18 months da arrear: Shiv Gopal Mishra, Secretary of the National Council of Joint Consultative Machinery for Central Government Employees, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PM Modi) regarding this.
DA Arrear: There is a big good news for central employees. The arrears of 18 months’ Dearness Allowance (DA) which has been pending for a long time is going to be received soon. This decision is expected to provide great relief to lakhs of employees and pensioners. Shiv Gopal Mishra, Secretary of the National Council of Joint Consultative Machinery for Central Government Employees, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PM Modi) regarding this. In this, it has been requested to give 18 months’ DA and DR to the employees and pensioners.
What is DA Arrear?
Dearness Allowance (DA) is an allowance that is given to government employees and pensioners in addition to their salary and pension. Its purpose is to balance the effect of inflation. The increase in DA was stopped from March 2020 till now, due to which the DA arrears of the employees were pending.
How much is the outstanding?
According to sources, the Prime Minister can take cognizance of this demand of central employees. However, whatever decision will be taken on this, it will be after the Union Budget 2024. Let us tell you, the DA arrears of level-1 employees range from Rs 11,880 to Rs 37,554. At the same time, if the calculation is done for level-13 (7th CPC basic pay-scale Rs 1,23,100 to Rs 2,15,900) or level-14 (pay-scale), then an employee will be paid DA arrears of Rs 1,44,200 to Rs 2,18,200. This amount will strengthen the financial condition of the employees.
Expectations of central employees
This news is no less than a big gift for central employees. They were waiting for this arrears for a long time. Getting this amount will not only improve their financial condition, but it can also be a big relief in comparison to the rising inflation. They will be able to use this amount to meet their essential expenses, save and invest.
