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Good news for the government employees in central category and pensioners! The government is expected to make a new declaration on the Dearness Allowance [DA], there is a proposal of raising that will see workers’ salaries soar. This increase is well timed as it will go a long way in assisting the employees to deal with increasing inflation rate.
Timing of the DA Increase
On average, changes to rates are released from July to September with the government having sole authority to change the DA. The same is expected this year pointed to follow the same trend of their counter parts the following year. The DA aims at providing partially compensating the employees’ losses due to inflation: it is revised twice a year, in January and July, based on the 7th Pay Commission.
Expected Percentage Increase
According to the papers, the DA could increase by about 3%. This estimated amount has been following AICPI IW figures from January 2024 to June 2024 for all industrial workers of India. Thus in June the index showed a gain of 1.5 points and the employees could get a chance to demand a revised DA of 3 percent from and from July 2024.
DA intention and possible DA rates
Today, the government employees are allowed D.A of fifty percent. But that goes up to 53% if such projected 3% is achieved For this expectation to be achieved, Hays has to post a 3% increase in its rate. This change will straight affect an employee’s salary and is much beneficial in terms of remuneration.
Announcement Timeline
An official statement is expected. This subject could be discussed at a cabinet meeting on September, 25th. We have high chances of a huge DA increase announcement by the current government before the onset of Navratto.
Impact on Salaries
The Meralco proposed increased DA by 3 percent implementation will impact the employees salary as follows a. For example, if an employee receives ₹50,000 monthly, the rise would be approximately ₹1,500. This raise is especially important due to increasing inflation rates A raise is also important in order to improve employee morale.
Previous DA Increases
In January this year, the government increased the DA from 46% to 50% by a 4% hike. This adjustment was helpful to a very large extent to the employees and the pensioners in particular.
Back Payments for DA Increase
Normally, the DA increase takes effect 1 January and 1 July and but they may make the announcements later. Hence, the employees and pensioners shall be paid their enhanced DA at arrears.
