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With the available Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) indices as published by the Labour Bureau, it is seen that the Dearness Allowance for the central government employees will be at least 50%
As a central government employee, you're well aware of the significance of Dearness Allowance (DA) in your compensation structure. It's a dynamic element that adjusts to the ever-evolving cost of living. The 7th Central Pay Commission had made provisions for hiking the allowances when the DA crosses 50%. However, what happens when DA hits the critical 50% milestone? How does this milestone impact your allowances and financial benefits as a central government employee?
You can check the DA yourself with the StaffCorner DA calculator yourself. at the link below
📈 Expected Dearness Allowance (DA) from January 2024 Calculator
Dearness Allowance (DA) Increase
It is expected that the Rate of DA will hit 50% Level from January 2024. When DA reaches 50%, certain allowances and salary components will be increased, as recommended by the 7th Pay Commission. These allowances include:
- House Rent Allowance
- Children Education Allowance
- Special Allowance for Child Care
- Hostel Subsidy
- TA on Transfer (Transportation of Personal Effects)
- Gratuity Ceiling
- Dress Allowance
- Mileage Allowance for Own Transport
- Daily Allowance
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
The rates of HRA have been revised to 27%, 18%, and 9% of Basic Pay in X, Y, and Z cities when DA crosses 25%. The allowances have been revised according to the 7th CPC recommendation. No separate order is needed to revise this allowance, as the government has accepted the recommendation.
House Rent Allowance
The percentage of HRA shall be increased as per the following table when DA reaches 50%:
| Type of City | HRA from 1.1.2016 | HRA when DA reached 25% | HRA when DA reaches 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | 24% | 27% | 30% |
| Y | 16% | 18% | 20% |
| Z | 8% | 9% | 10% |
Children Education Allowance
Children Education Allowance will be increased by 25% every time DA reaches 50%.
| Component | Present Rate | After DA Reaches 50% |
|---|---|---|
| Children Education Allowance | Rs 2,250 /- per month | Rs 2812.5/- per month |
Children Education Allowance to Divyang Child
Children Education Allowance to Divyang Child will be increased by 25% every time DA reaches 50%.
| Component | Present Rate | After DA Reaches 50% |
|---|---|---|
| Children Education Allowance to Divyang Child | Rs 4500 /- per month | Rs 5625/- per month |
Hostel Subsidy
Hostel Subsidy will be increased by 25% every time DA reaches 50%.
| Component | Present Rate | After DA Reaches 50% |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel Subsidy | Rs 6,750 /- per month | Rs 8437.5/- per month |
Special Allowance for Child Care for Women with Disabilities
Special Allowance for Child Care for Women with Disabilities will be increased by 25% every time DA reaches 50%.
| Component | Present Rate | After DA Reaches 50% |
|---|---|---|
| Special Allowance for Child Care | Rs 3000 /- per month | Rs 3750/- per month |
Gratuity Ceiling
Gratuity Ceiling will be increased by 25% whenever DA rises by 50%.
| Maximum Gratuity Ceiling at Present | Maximum Ceiling when DA Rises by 50% |
|---|---|
| Rs 20 Lakhs | Rs 25 Lakhs |
Dress Allowance
The Rates of Dress Allowance categories shall be increased by 25% whenever DA rises by 50%.
| S.No. | Category of Employee | Present Rate | After DA Reaches 50% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Special Protection Group (SPG) Operational | 27,800 | 34750 |
| 2 | Special Protection Group (SPG) Non - operational | 21,225 | 26531 |
| 3 | Officers of Army / IAF / Navy / CAPFS / CPOs RPF / RPSF / IPS / Coast Guard | 20,000 | 25000 |
| 4 | Executive Staff of Customs, Central Excise and Narcotics Department, etc. | 10,000 | 12500 |
| 5 | Other Categories of Staff | 5,000 | 6250 |
| 6 | Nurses | 1800 /- per month | 2250 |
TA on Transfer (Transportation of Personal Effects)
The following rates will be increased by 25% when DA reaches 50%.
| Level | By Train / Steamer | By Road |
|---|---|---|
| 12 and above | 6000 Kg by goods train / 4 wheeler wagon / 1 double container | Rs. 50 / - per km |
| 6 to 11 | 6000 Kg by goods train / 4 wheeler wagon / 1 single container | Rs. 50 / - per km |
| 5 | 3000 kg | Rs. 25 / - per km |
| 4 and below | 1500 kg | Rs. 15 / - per km |
Mileage Allowance for Own Transport
| Mode of Transport | Present Rate | After DA Reaches 50% |
|---|---|---|
| For Journeys Performed in Own Car / Taxi | Rs. 24 / - per km | Rs. 30 / - per km |
| For Journeys Performed by Auto Rickshaw, etc. | Rs. 12 / - per km | Rs. 15 / - per km |
Daily Allowance
The following Daily Allowance rates for reimbursement of various expenses shall be increased by 25% when DA rises by 50%.
For Pay Levels 14 and above:
| Entitlement |
|---|
| Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs. 27,500 / - per day. |
| Reimbursement of AC taxi charges as per actual expenditure commensurate with official engagements for travel within the city. |
| Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 1,200 / - per day. |
For Pay Levels 12 and 13:
| Entitlement |
|---|
| Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs. 4,500 / - per day. |
| Reimbursement of AC taxi charges of up to 50 km per day for travel within the city. |
| Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 1,000 / - per day. |
For Pay Levels 9 to 11:
| Entitlement |
|---|
| Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs. 2,250 / - per day. |
| Reimbursement of non-AC taxi charges of up to Rs. 2,338 / - per day for travel within the city. |
| Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 900 / - per day. |
For Pay Levels 6 to 8:
| Entitlement |
|---|
| Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs. 2,750 per day. |
| Reimbursement of non-AC taxi charges of up to Rs. 2,225 / - per day for travel within the city. |
| Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 2,800 / - per day. |
For Pay Levels 5 and below:
| Entitlement |
|---|
| Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs. 450 per day. |
| Reimbursement of non-AC taxi charges of up to Rs. 2,113 / - per day for travel within the city. |
| Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 500 / - per day. |
Reimbursement of Hotel Charges:
For levels 8 and below, the amount of claim (up to the ceiling) may be paid without the production of vouchers against self-certified claims only. The self-certified claim should clearly indicate the period of stay, name of dwelling, etc. Additionally, for stay in Class 'X' cities, the ceiling for all employees up to Level 8 would be Rs. 1,000 per day, but it will only be in the form of reimbursement upon the production of relevant vouchers. The ceiling for reimbursement of hotel charges will further rise by 25 per cent whenever DA increases by 50 per cent.
Reimbursement of Travelling Charges:
Similar to reimbursement of staying accommodation charges, for levels 8 and below, the claim (up to the ceiling) may be paid without the production of vouchers against self-certified claims only. The self-certified claim should indicate the period of travel, vehicle number, etc. The ceiling for levels 11 and below will further rise by 25 per cent whenever DA increases by 50 per cent. For journeys on foot, an allowance of Rs. 12/- per kilometre travelled on foot shall be payable additionally. This rate will further increase by 25 per cent whenever DA increases by 50 per cent.
Reimbursement of Food Charges:
There will be no separate reimbursement of food bills. Instead, the lump sum amount payable will be as per Table E(i) above and, depending on the length of absence from headquarters, would be regulated as per Table (v) below. Since the concept of reimbursement has been done away with, no vouchers will be required. This methodology is in line with that followed by Indian Railways at present (with suitable enhancement of rates). i.e. Lump sum amount payable. The lump sum amount will increase by 25 per cent whenever DA increases by 50 per cent.