As stated in the Report of the Special Cabinet Committee of Salaries for the Public Sector 1991, the components involved in the new remuneration structure are:

Basic Salary is the sum of money fixed for public sector personnel based on the concept of a reasonable wage to support basic need comprising food, clothing and shelter.
Fixed Allowances incorporate civil service allowance, housing rental subsidy and entertainment allowance. Payment are made monthly based on the principles and the criteria of payment.
Variable Component consists of various allowances that are not permanent and meant to certain services.