Ministry of Finance revises the rate for grant of dearness allowance to Central Government employees
Oct 15, 2019
The Department of Expenditure on October 14, 2019, has issued an Office Memorandum regarding the revised rates for grant of dearness allowance to Central Government employees.
The Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees has been enhanced from the existing rate of 12% to 17% of the basic pay with effect from July 01, 2019. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be a distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of Fundamental Rule 9(21). As per the revised pay structure, basic pay means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government and does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.
The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 5…
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