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New Delhi: In such a situation, festivals will bring happiness in the lives of central employees. You will definitely get the gift of dearness allowance. The central government may soon announce an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central employees and pensioners. It has been decided how much dearness allowance is going to increase.
Now just wait for a few days…
To fight inflation, the central government increases dearness allowance from time to time. Usually it is revised in January and July. However, the announcement of DA increase and payment is made with some delay.
We have reached the last stage of September. In such a situation, there are not many days left for the announcement of dearness allowance. But, the question is, how much increase in dearness allowance can central employees expect this time? let us know.
How much increase is expected in DA?
DA for central government employees is calculated on the basis of the latest Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW). There is a fixed formula for calculating dearness allowance of central government employees and pensioners.
As you can see from the table, the average CPI-IW for the last 12 months would be 382.32. According to the formula, DA will be 46.24 percent. According to the prescribed formula,
The current DA is 42% (DA 42% is applicable from 1 January 2023). In such a situation, according to the new calculation, the increase in DA from July 1, 2023 will be 46.24%-42% = 4.24%. Now because,
The government does not pay in decimal, so their dearness allowance will increase only by 4 percent. If sources are to be believed, the central government will announce a 4 percent increase in dearness allowance in October.
When will DA be applicable?
At present, dearness allowance and relief are being paid to central employees and pensioners at the rate of 42 percent. In such a situation, after the amendment, dearness allowance will be 46 percent (after the increase of 4 percent). Remember, the increase in dearness allowance will be applicable from July 1, 2023.
How much will the salary increase?
DA is calculated as a part of the basic salary of central government employees. This will be a relief from inflation for central government pensioners.
Therefore, when DA increases, the salary of central government employees increases. Suppose if the basic salary of an employee is Rs 36,500 per month. In such a situation, he will get Rs 15,330 along with 42 percent dearness allowance.
But, after the increase of 4 percent, DA will become 46 percent and you will get Rs 16,790 every month. In such a situation, the total income of the central employee will increase by Rs 16,425-15,330 = Rs 1,460/month.
Arrears will also be paid
DA will be implemented as soon as the announcement is made by the Central Government. If dearness allowance is announced in October, then the employees will have to pay arrears along with the salary.
In this, the dues of July, August and September will be received. In case of pensioners, dearness relief is also increased equal to dearness allowance. In such a situation, pensioners will also get 4 percent additional payment and will also get arrears of pension from July.