Increasing the current house rent allowance (HRA) rates, which are 10% (Z cities), 20% (X cities), and 30% (Y cities), is a prominent demand of key central government employee bodies from the 8th Pay Commission (8th CPC).. Although several employee and pensioner organisations have recommended varying HRA rates, almost all of them are advocating for a considerable rise, claiming that it would enable many employees to deal with growing house rents. 8th Pay Commission: NC-JCM, other key employee bodies propose higher HRA rates