A key step has been taken on the 8th Pay Commission report, which is eagerly awaited by central government employees and pensioners. The committee, headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, will submit the report to the government by May or June next year. The committee, which is examining the demands of pensioners, has estimated that the pensions are likely to increase significantly if the fitment factor of 2.1 to 2.75 is implemented. However, complete clarity on this will come only after the Centre gives its approval.