Dearness Allowance

7th Pay Commission: THESE central govt employees will get 'Special Allowance'

Previously, the government had already announced that it would reinstate the Dearness Allowance(DA) and Dearness Relief(DR) from July 1. The central government employee's DA will be increased from 17 percent to 28 percent which includes a 3 percent, 4 percent, and expected 4 percent DA hike due from 1st January 2021.

Apr 18, 2021, 12:28 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Here’s how the central govt employees salary will change from July 1

The employees’ basic salary will be multiplied by the fitment factor which is 2.57 and that will increase the monthly CTC of government employees except for allowance. The other part of the salary breakup would be the allowances which include Dearness Allowance (DA), Travel Allowance (TA), House Rent Allowance (TA), medical reimbursement, etc. 

Apr 17, 2021, 12:23 PM IST

7th Pay Commission latest update: Good News for Central Employees! Separate allowance for Night Duty from July

At a time when 50 lakh central government employees and over 65 lakh pensioners are waiting to reap the benefits of increased Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief, it is also pertinent to mention about Night Duty Allowance).

Apr 16, 2021, 12:06 PM IST

7th Pay Commission latest updates on DA, DR hike: DA to increase from 17% to 28%, also check fitment factor

According to the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) data release, between January and June 2021, at least DA can be increased by 4 percent.

Apr 14, 2021, 12:58 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Check latest updates on DA, DR hike, arrears and fitment factor

The three installments of dearness allowance for central government employees and DR for pensioners, due on January 1, 2020, July 1, 2020 and January 1, 2021, were frozen in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Apr 13, 2021, 11:51 AM IST

Good news for govt employees! Here’s how PF contribution will change from July

According to the AICPI (All India Consumer Price Index) latest data, a 4 percent DA hike for January to June 2021,  3 percent DA for January to June 2020, and 4 percent DA for July to December 2020 (total 17 percent) can be expected. If the DA is not delayed anymore, then it can go up to 28 percent from 17 percent. 

Apr 11, 2021, 12:34 PM IST

7th Pay Commission latest updates: Full DA, DR benefits for central govt employees from July 1, check salary hike calculation as per fitment factor

The three installments of dearness allowance for central government employees and DR for pensioners, due on January 1, 2020, July 1, 2020 and January 1, 2021, were frozen in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Apr 08, 2021, 17:41 PM IST

7th Pay Commission latest updates: Full DA, DR benefits for Central govt employees from July 1, but what happens to arrears?

As was being officially confirmed by Minister for State for Finance, Anurag Thakur, the Central government employees will get full benefits of dearness allowance starting July 1, with all the three pending installments being restored prospectively.

Apr 07, 2021, 17:44 PM IST

7th Pay Commission BIG Update: Central government employees expected to get DA hike: Here’s how 7th CPC fitment factor will affect your salary

This would eventually give a whopping rise of the central government employees' salaries as their existing DA of 17 per cent would suddenly become 28 per cent (17 + 3 + 4 + 4). But there is a catch. An employee needs to remember the 7th CPC Fitment Factor of 2.57 while calculating the salary.

Mar 20, 2021, 14:40 PM IST

7th Pay Commission latest updates: Full DA, DR benefits coming on July 1 for Central govt employees

With the decision now to restore DA benefits from July 1, central government employees and pensioners could hope to get a fat increase in the allowance that will also cover for the possible increases in three previous due cycles.

Mar 17, 2021, 13:25 PM IST

7th Pay Commission latest updates: Central govt employees to get full DA benefits from July 1, all 3 pending installments to be restored prospectively

The three installments of DA for central government employees and DR for pensioners, due on January 1, 2020, July 1, 2020 and January 1, 2021, were frozen in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 10, 2021, 15:01 PM IST

Good news for Central government employees! Three pending DA installments will be paid soon

In a written reply, Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur told the Rajya Sabha that the Centre had retained more than Rs 35,430.08 crore by freezing the three installments of DA. This had helped in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak in the country in 2020.

Mar 09, 2021, 18:56 PM IST

7th Pay Commission Latest update: Modi govt's big announcement on hike in DA, DR, arrear clearance likely before Holi

As per the buzz that has picked up in media recently, the Modi government may increase dearness allowance by up to 4 percent, leading to a substantial hike in the salary of the central government employees which will cheer up 50 lakh central government employees and 61 lakh pensioners.

Feb 25, 2021, 11:06 AM IST

7th Pay Commission Latest update: 13% hike in DA, bulk 75% arrear clearance likely before Holi for govt employees of this State

Meanwhile, in a related news on Dearness Allowance, it has been widely reported in the media that the Modi government may increase dearness allowance by up to 4 percent, leading to a substantial hike in the salary of the central government employees. 

Feb 23, 2021, 15:48 PM IST

7th Pay Commission Latest update: Modi govt's big announcement on 4% hike in DA, DR, arrear clearance likely before Holi

It has been widely reported in the media that the Modi government may increase dearness allowance by up to 4 percent, leading to a substantial hike in the salary of the central government employees which will cheer up 50 lakh central government employees and 61 lakh pensioners.

Feb 19, 2021, 15:20 PM IST

7th Pay Commission Latest update: All eyes glued to Modi govt's announcement on hike in DA, DR, arrear clearance, good news likely before Holi

It has been widely reported in the media that the Modi government may increase dearness allowance by up to 4 percent, leading to a substantial hike in the salary of the central government employees which will cheer up 50 lakh central government employees and 61 lakh pensioners.

Feb 17, 2021, 08:59 AM IST

7th Pay Commission latest news: Big news on dearness allowance, DR, salary hike and arrears clearance coming this month! Here's what we know so far

It has been widely reported in the media that the Modi government may increase dearness allowance by up to 4 percent, leading to a substantial hike in the salary of the central government employees. In further cheer to 50 lakh central government employees and 61 lakh pensioners, the government will also make announcements regarding hike in Dearness Relief (DR).

Feb 09, 2021, 10:06 AM IST

7th Pay Commission latest news: Big news on dearness allowance coming this month! Here's what we know so far

It has been widely reported in the media that the Modi government may increase dearness allowance by up to 4 percent, leading to a substantial hike in the salary of the central government employees. In further cheer to 50 lakh central government employees and 61 lakh pensioners, the government will also make announcements regarding hike in Dearness Relief (DR).

Feb 08, 2021, 08:59 AM IST

7th Pay Commission latest update: No need to pay Income Tax for availing THIS facility

It is also proposed to clarify that where an individual claims and is allowed exemption under the second proviso in connection with prescribed expenditure, no exemption shall be allowed under this clause in respect of same prescribed expenditure to any other individual.

Feb 05, 2021, 15:07 PM IST

7th Pay Commission latest update: Big changes likely in Salary, DA, PF, Gratuity, travel allowance; know details here

According to fresh media reports, the government has decided to increased dearness allowance by 4 percent, thus meaning, the dearness allowance of central employees will  increase from 17 percent to 21 percent. Although the benefit of the allowance will start coming from January, there has been no official announcement regarding this.

Jan 28, 2021, 12:53 PM IST