Finance Ministry Order for Sixth CPC DA from 1.1.2017

Order for Sixth CPC DA enhanced from 132% to 136% w.e.f 1.1.2017

Ministry of Finance has issued order for enhancement of DA from 132% to 136% with effect from 1.1.2017 for the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre revised pay scale/grade pay as per 6th Central pay Commission.

No.1/3/2008-E.11(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, dated the 7th April 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f.1.1.2017 to employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre revised pay scale/grade pay as per 6th Central pay Commission

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of  even No.dated 9th November 2016 revising the rates of Dearness Allowance w.e.f 01-07-2016 in respect of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre revised pay scale/grade pay as per 6th Central pay Commission.

2. The rate of DA admissible to above categories of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 132% to 136% w.e.f. 1.1.2017

3.The provisions contained in paras 3,4 and 5 of this Ministry’s OM.No.1(3)/2008-E.II(B) dated 29th August 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance   under these orders.

4.The content of this OM may also be brought to the notice of all organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of Pay

(Nirmala Devi)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt of India

Source : Finmin