Central Govt Employees Rejoice: 53% DA Order Issued, Effective from July 1st, 2024

DA Order Issued : Revision of rates of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees-effective from July 1st, 2024.

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The Department of Expenditure has issued an order regarding the revision of Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees, effective from July 1st, 2024. As per the revision, DA has been increased to 53% of the basic salary, up from the previous rate of 50%.

DA Order Issued : Key Highlights

• Effective Date: The revised DA rate will be applicable from July 1, 2024.
• Increased Rate: DA has been increased from 50% to 53%.
• Arrears Payment: Arrears for the months of July, August, and September 2024 will be paid along with the salary adjustment under the new DA rate.

This revision aims to provide additional financial support to employees in light of the rising cost of living.

No. 1/5/2024-E.II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 21st October, 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of rates of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees-effective from 01.07.2024.
हिन्‍दी में: महंगाई भत्ता की दरों में संशोधन – 01.07.2024 से प्रभावी: व्यय विभाग, वित्त मंत्रालय का दिनांक 21 अक्तूबर, 2024 का कार्यालय ज्ञापन

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s Office Memorandum No. 1/1/2024-E.II (B) dated 12th March, 2024 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the rates of Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees, shall be enhanced from 50% to 53% of the Basic Pay with effect from 1st July, 2024.

2. The term Basic Pay in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.

3.The Dearness Allowance will continue to be a distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of FR 9(21).

4.The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

5.These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.

6.In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.

(Abhimanyu Sahoo)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

To
All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India (as per standard distribution list)
Copy to: C&AG, UPSC, etc. as per standard endorsement list.

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