Union Cabinet has decided on 23-03-2016 to release 6% DA to the central government employees and pensioners with effect from 01-01-2016. Now the total DA will be 125%. Orders in this regard is expected shortly.

Actually the 7th Pay Commission had regulated 125% DA in the new pay scales which is to be implemented from 01-01-2016. The declaration of DA indicates further delay in implementing the pay commission recommendations with suitable modifications demanded by the NJCA and NCCPA.