DA Hike: The central government has made a big announcement for its pensioners and family pensioners. Now the Dearness Relief (DR) given to these people has been increased from 50% to 53%. This new rate will be applicable from July 1, 2024. Its purpose is to provide relief to pensioners from rising inflation
DA Hike: The central government has made a big announcement for its pensioners and family pensioners. Now the Dearness Relief (DR) given to these people has been increased from 50% to 53%.
This new rate will be applicable from July 1, 2024. Its purpose is to give relief to pensioners from rising inflation. This decision has been taken by the Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DoPPW) on 30 October 2024.
Who are entitled to this benefit?
- These people will benefit from this increased percentage of dearness relief
- Central Government Civilian Pensioners and their families.
- Armed Forces Pensioners and their families.
- Defence Service Civilian Pensioners.
- All India Services Pensioners.
- Railway Pensioners.
- Pensioners receiving temporary pension.
- Displaced Government Pensioners from Burma and Pakistan and their families.
Key points
Method of fixing the amount: The fractions of the amount of dearness relief will be rounded off to the next whole rupee.
Payment of arrears: Arrears of dearness relief will be paid along with pension in October 2024.
Control rules: Dearness relief on re-employed government pensioners will be given as per CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021.
Separate rules for judges: Separate orders will be issued for retired judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Responsibility of the bank: Banks and other pension disbursing institutions will ensure that every pensioner gets the correct amount of his dearness relief. This increased percentage of dearness relief will help in relieving the central government pensioners from the impact of inflation. This will facilitate in meeting their daily needs.
