7th Pay Commission allowances: Know these important facts about HRA
Central government employees have a number of allowances that are attached to their salaries. They add up to a handsome amount and it is therefore, very important for them to know all about it. One of the bigger such allowances is the House Rent Allowance or HRA which is provided under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) rules
HRA entitlement depends upon the city that the central government employee resides in. The government has classified cities/towns in three categories namely X, Y and Z. Source: Reuters