The unusual delay in issuing the orders for the two instalments of IDA due from 01-07-2021 and 01-10-2021 was causing concern among the pensioners. The order for another instalment Dearness Releif to Central Government Pensioners from 01-07-2021 was also being delayed. So the issue was taken up with Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Finanace Minister vide CHQ letter dated 18-10-2021. Now, DPE has issued the orders for the increase of 3.3% IDA from 01-07-2021 and 5.5% from 01-10-2021. And the total IDA will be 179.3% from 01-10-2021. So also DOP&PW has issued the order on 27-10-2021 for the increase of 3% DR from 01-07-2021 for the Central Government pensioners (DoT pensioners) and total DR 31% .
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