7th pay commission latest news: Understanding central govt employees' DA, what will happen to June 2021 Dearness Allowance? EXPLAINED
The wait of Central government employees ended on Wednesday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government announced good news for them in the form of Dearness Allowance (DA).
ZeeBiz WebTeam
| Jul 15, 2021, 12:33 PM IST
The good thing about the announcement was that they will get hiked DA from July itself instead of September as reported earlier.
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DA decision taken by Cabinet Committee chaired by PM Modi

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DA, DR hike percentage and restoration dates

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DA-freeze background
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DA to be given at 28 per cent

"Now, the government has decided to increase the Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners with effect from July 1 to 28 per cent representing an increase of 11 per cent over the existing rate of 17 per cent of the Basic Pay/Pension," the release said. Source: Reuters
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DA to remain 17 per cent till June 30
