Pay commission: Maharashtra approves incentive allowance at 30% of basic pay for Anti-Narcotics Task Force personnel

Maharashtra government approved incentive allowance equivalent to 30% of basic pay for Anti-Narcotics Task Force personnel under the 7th central pay commission.

The allowance is for high-risk and hazardous duty performed by ANTF, including covert operations, raids, and investigations against drug trafficking.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated the incentive aims to attract competent officers to the specialised unit.

The Maharashtra home department issued a government resolution citing risk of serious physical and psychological injuries from handling narcotic substances.