2760-F(P 1): 7th Pay Commission: New Chairperson Naveen Prakash Replaces Chakraborty
Summary
This Resolution amends the earlier order constituting the 7th Pay Commission, replacing Shri Atanu Chakraborty with Shri Naveen Prakash, IAS (Retd.), as Chairperson, effective immediately. It does not directly affect employees' pay but changes leadership of the body reviewing pay revisions.
Key Takeaways & Points
- The 7th Pay Commission was originally constituted via Resolution No. 2657-F(Pl) dated 22/07/2026.
- Shri Atanu Chakraborty, IAS (Retd.), has been replaced as Chairperson of the 7th Pay Commission.
- Shri Naveen Prakash, IAS (Retd.), Former Additional Chief Secretary, is the new Chairperson.
- The change takes effect immediately.
- This is a partial modification of the earlier constitution order, not a full re-constitution.
GOVERNMENT ORDER
Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch
NAB ANNA, 325, Sarat Chatterjee Road, Howrah - 711102
No. 2760-F(P 1 ) Howrah, the 29th July, 2026
RESOLUTION
The State Government constituted the 7th Pay Commission vide Resolution No. 2657-F(Pl) dated 22/07/2026.
In partial modification of the said Resolution No. 2657-F(Pl) dated 22/07/2026, the Governor has been pleased to appoint Shri Naveen Prakash, IAS (Retd.), Former Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal as Chairperson of the 7th Pay Commission, in place of Shri Atanu Chakraborty, IAS (Retd.), with immediate effect.
By order of the Governor,
Sd/- Prabhat Kumar Mishra
Additional Chief Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal
Finance Department