7th CPC Allowances: Reason for implementation from 01st July 2017 instead of 1st Jan, 2016 and lowest hike since last 70 yrs: Fin Min reply in Parliament

7th CPC Allowances: Reason for implementation from 01st July 2017 instead of 1st Jan, 2016 and lowest hike since last 70 yrs: Fin Min reply in Parliament: whether Government has implemented the recommendations of Seventh CPC regarding allowances w.e.f. 1st July, 2017 instead of 1st January, 2016; the reasons therefor along with the reasons for lowest hike in Pay Commission since last 70 years?