Central Government approved 6% DA and DR to CG Employees and Pensioners from Jan 2015

Central Government approved 6% DA and DR to CG Employees and Pensioners from Jan 2015

Finally yesterday afternoon only, the Union Cabinet gave its approval to release of an another additional Dearness Allowance with effect from 1.1.2015 to Central Government Employees and Pensioners. 

According to the DA Calculation recommended by the 6th Pay Commission, Central released 6% of additional Dearness Allowance / Dearness Relief over the existing of 107% of the Basic Pay / Pension with effect from 1st Jan 2015 to CG Employees / Pensioners.

Now, Central Government employees as well as pensioners are entitled for DA/DR at the rate of 113 percent of the basic pay with effect from 01.01.2015. The arrears for three months from January to March 2015 will be paid after the formal orders issued by Finance Ministry. 

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