Central government employees to get 5% more DA (Dearness Allowance)with effective from 1 july 2009.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the union cabinet. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni told reporters in New Delhi after the meeting.
The dearness allowance will now increase from current 22% to 27.77%. With this increase the total expenditure of the central government will go up to Rs 2,904 crore this fiscal year.
Pensioners will also get 5% hike in Dearness Relief.
The hike in DA will be applicable accordance with the 6th Pay Recommendations.
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