Big announcement from the Central Government..! Dearness relief given to these pensioners increased to 53%, check list – ..

DA Hike: The Central Government has made a big announcement for its pensioners and family pensioners. Now the dearness relief (DR) given to these people has been increased from 50% to 53%. This new rate will be applicable from July 1, 2024. Its purpose is to provide relief to pensioners from rising inflation. The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has taken this decision on 30 October 2024.

Who is entitled to this benefit?

These people will benefit from the increased percentage of inflation relief

Central Government civil pensioners and their families.

Armed Forces pensioners and their families.

Defense Services Civilian Pensioners.

All India Service Pensioners.

Railway Pensioners.

Pensioners receiving temporary pension.

Displaced Government pensioners and their families from Burma and Pakistan.

key points

Method to determine amount: The fractions of the dearness relief amount will be rounded off to the next whole rupee.

Due Payment: The balance of dearness relief will be paid along with pension in October 2024.

Control Rules: Dearness relief to re-employed government pensioners will be given as per CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021.

Separate rules for judges: Separate orders will be issued for retired judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.

Responsibility of the Bank: Banks and other pension disbursing institutions will ensure that every pensioner gets his correct amount of dearness relief. This increased percentage of dearness relief will help in providing relief to the Central Government pensioners from the impact of inflation. This will facilitate them in meeting their daily needs.