In addition to DA freeze makes straight impact on Salary, it will
have a serious impact of the HRA of the Central Govt. employees.
In accordance with 7th CPC recommendations and as approved by the
Govt. the HRA rates will be revised from 24% to 27% in “X” cities, and
from 16% to 18% in “Y” Cities and 8% to 9% in “Z” cities, if DA rate
reaches 25%. At the present inflation trend, we have a very possibility
of DA Rate touching 25% from July 2020. So, all Central Government
Emplyees would 1% to 3% lesser HRA for one year from July 2020 to June
2020