DA to Armed Force Officers and PBORs from Jan 2022: Dearness Allowance to Armed Forces Officers and Personnel Below Officer Rank including NCs(E)
DA to Armed Force Officers and PBORs from Jan 2022: MoD Order
No. 1(6)/2021/D(Pay/Services) Ministry of Defence Department of Military Affairs D(Pay/Services)
New Delhi, the 06 April, 2022
To
The Chief of the Army Staff The Chief of Naval Staff The Chief of the Air Staff
Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Armed Forces Officers and Personnel Below Officer Rank including NCs(E) – Revised rates effective from 01.01.2022.
Sir,
I am directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter No. 1(6)/2021- D(Pay/Services) dated 27 Oct 2021, on the subject cited above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Armed Forces Officers and Personnel Below Officer Rank, including Non-Combatants (Enrolled), shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 31% to 34% with effect from 01.01.2022.
2. The term ‘basic pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.
3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be a distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of Pay rules of Defence Force Personnel.
4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.
5. This letter issues with the concurrence of Finance Division of this Ministry vide their Dy. No. 65/AG/PD/2022 dated 05.04.2022 of RF.N.2(2)/2021 (AG/PD) based on Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) O.M. No. 1/2/2022-E-II(B), dated 31 March, 2022.
5th CPC DA Order from Jan 2022: FinMn released order for Dearness Allowance to the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies
5th CPC DA Order from Jan 2022
No. 1/3(2)/2008-E.II(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure ***
North Block, New Delhi Dated the 7th April, 2022
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Revised rates of Dearness Allowance to the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised Pay Scale/Grade Pay as per 5th Central Pay Commission from 01.01.2022
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 1/3(2)/2008-E.II(B) dated 1st November, 2021 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) in respect of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies who are continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised Pay Scale/Grade Pay as per 5th Central Pay Commission, shall be enhanced from the existing 368% to 381% w.e.f. 01.01.2022.
2. The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M.No.1(13)/97-E.II(B) dated 3rd October, 1997 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.
3. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of all organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.
(Nirmala Dev) Director
To All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India (as per standard distribution list). Copy to: C&AG, UPSC, etc.(as per standard endorsement list).
6th CPC DA Order from Jan 2022: FinMn released order for Dearness Allowance to the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies
6th CPC DA Order from Jan 2022
No.1/3(1)/2008-E.II(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure ***
North Block, New Delhi Dated the 7th April, 2022.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Revised rates of Dearness Allowance to the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised Pay Scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission from 01.01.2022
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 1/3(1)/2008-E.II(B) dated 1st November, 2021 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the rate of Dearness Allowance in respect of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies who are continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised Pay Scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission, shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 196% to 203% of Basic Pay w.e.f. 01.01.2022
2. The provisions contained in Paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M.No.1(3)/2008-E.II(B) dated 29th August, 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.
3. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of all organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.
(Nirmala Dev) Director
To All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India (as per standard distribution list). Copy to: C&AG, UPSC, etc.(as per standard endorsement list).
DA for Karnataka Govt Employees 2022: The state government of Karnataka has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for state employees from 24.50 percent to 27.25 percent of basic pay. This is an increase of 2.75 percent.
DA for Karnataka Govt Employees 2022
PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
Sub:- Revision of the rates of Dearness Allowance-reg.
GOVERNMENT ORDER NO. FD 22 SRP 2022, BANGALORE, DATED 5TH APRIL 2022.
Government are pleased to enhance the rates of Dearness Allowance payable to the State Government Employees in the 2018 Revised Pay Scales from the existing 24.50% to 27.25% of Basic Pay with effect from 1st January 2022.
2. For the purpose of this order, the term ‘Basic Pay’ means, pay drawn by a Government Employee in the scale of pay applicable to the post held by him and includes:
a. Stagnation increment, if any, granted to him above the maximum of the scale of pay;
b. Personal Pay, if any, granted to him under sub-rule (3) of Mile 7 read with Rule 3(c) of the Karnataka Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2018;
c. Additional increment, if any, granted to him above the maximum of the scale of pay.
3. Basic Pay shall not include any emoluments other than those specified above.
4. Government are also pleased to enhance the rates of Dearness Allowance from the existing 24.50% to 27.25% of the Basic Pension/Family Pension with effect from 1st January 2022 to the State Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners as well as Pensioners/Family Pensioners of the Aided Educational Institutions whose Pension/ Family Pension is paid out of the Consolidated Fund of the State.
5. These orders are also applicable to retired employees on UGC/AICTE/ICAR scales of pay.
6. These orders will apply to the full time Government Employees, Employees of Zilla Panchayats, Work Charged Employees on regular time scales of pay, full time Employees of Aided Educational Institutions and Universities who are on regular time scales of pay.
7. Separate orders will be issued in respect of Employees on UGC/AICTE/ICAR/NJPC scales of pay and also in respect of NJPC Pensioners.
8. The increase in Dearness Allowance admissible under this order is payable in cash.
9. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above shall be rounded off to the next rupee and fractions less than 50 paise shall be ignored.
10. The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary for the month of March 2022.
11. The Dearness Allowance will be shown as a distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay for any purpose.
BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF KARNATAKA
(UMA.K) Deputy Secretary to Government, Finance Department (Services-2).
The Compiler, Karnataka Gazette for publication in the next issue of the Gazette and to supply 50 copies to Finance Department.
To
1. The Chief Secretary/Additional Chief Secretaries to Government. 2. The Principal Accountant General (General & Social Sector Audit), Karnataka, New Building, Audit Bhavan (P.B.No. 5398), Bengaluru. 3. The Principal Accountant General (Economic and Revenue Sector Audit), Karnataka, New Building, Audit Bhavan (P.B.No. 5398), Bengaluru. 4. The Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlement), Karnataka, Park House Road (P.B.No.5329), Bengaluru. 5. The Principal Secretaries/Secretaries to Government. 6. The Registrar General, High Court of Karnataka, Bengaluru. 7. The Registrar, Karnataka Lokayukta, M.S.Building, Bengaluru. 8. The Registrar, Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal,Kandaya Bhawan, Bengaluru. 9. All Regional Commissioners. 10. The Secretary, Karnataka Public Service Commission, Bengaluru. 11. The Secretary, Karnataka Legislative Assembly/Legislative Council,Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru. 12. The Secretary, Kannada Development Authority, Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru. 13. Vice Chancellors / Registrars of All Universities in Karnataka 14. Principal District and Session Judges of All Districts. 15. All Heads of Departments/Deputy commissioners of All Districts. 16. The chief Executive officers of Zilla panchayaths (All Districts). 17. The Treasury officer, State Huzur Treasury/District Treasuries. 18. The Director, Karnataka State Archives Department, Vikasa Soudha, Bengaluru. 19. The Project Director, HRMS 2.0, Finance Department, 5th Floor, New KPCL Green building (Near CID office) Palace Road, Bengaluru-560001. 20. The President, Karnataka State Government Employees Association, Bengaluru. 21. The President. Karnataka State Government Pensioners’ Association(R), Cubbon Park, Bengaluru. 22. All Sections of the Karnataka Government Secretariat. 23 . Karnataka Government Secretariat Library/ Legislature Library. 24.The Senior Research Officer. Pay Research Unit. Department of Expenditure. Ministry of Finance, Government of India. New Delhi. 25. Weekly Gazette/Section Guard File.
No. 42/07/2022-P&PW(D) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market, New Delhi – 110003 Date:- 5th April, 2022
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners – Revised rate effective from 01.01.2022.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 42/7/2021-P&PW(D) dated 27.10.2021 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief admissible to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 31% to 34% w.e.f 01.01.2022.
2. These rates of DR will be applicable to the following categories:-
i. Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners including Central Govt. absorbee pensioners in PSU/Autonomous Bodies in respect of whom orders have been issued vide this Department’s OM No. 4/34/2002-P&PW(D)Vol.II dated 23.06.2017 for restoration of full pension after expiry of commutation period of 15 years.
ii. The Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates.
iii. All India Service Pensioners
iv. Railway Pensioners/family pensioners
v. Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension
vi. The Burma Civilian pensioners/family pensioners and pensioners/families of displaced Government Pensioners from Burma/Pakistan, in respect of whom orders have been issued vide this Department’s OM No. 23/3/2008-P&PW(B) dated 11.09.2017.
3. The payment of Dearness Relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.
4. Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in this Department’s OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW (G) dated 2.7.1999 as amended from time to time. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where a pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain unchanged.
5. In the case of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately.
6. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case.
7. The offices of Accountant General and authorised Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to arrange payment of relief to pensioners etc. on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528-TA, 11/34-80-II dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.
8. In so far as the persons serving in Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.
9. This issues in accordance with the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 1/2/2022-E.II(B) dated 31.03.2022.
Hindi version will follow.
(Charanjit Taneja) Under Secretary to the Government of India
1. All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India (as per standard distribution list) 2. Chief Secretaries and AGs of all States/UTs. 3. CMDs/CPPCs of all authorised Pension Disbursing Banks 4. C&AG of India, UPSC, etc. as per standard endorsement list. 5. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for Information.
Dearness Allowance to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 31% to 34%
Dearness Allowance to Railway employees from Jan 2022
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (भारत सरकार) Ministry of Railways (रेल मंत्रालय) Railway Board (रेलवे बोर्ड)
PC-VII No.- 182
RBE No: 40/2022
File No. PC-VII/2016/1/7/2/1
New Delhi, dated: 05.04.2022
The General Manager/CAOs(R), . All India Railways & Production Units, (As per mailing list)
Sub :– Grant of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees — Revised Rates effective from 01.01.2022.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter RBE No. 76/2021 dated 26.10.2021 (F.No. PC-VII/2016/1/7/2/1) on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 31% to 34% of the Basic Pay with effect from 1st January, 2022.
2. The term “Basic Pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7 CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.
3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of Rule 1303 (FR 9(21)), Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume —II (Sixth Edition — 1987) — Second Reprint 2005.
4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.
5. The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary of March, 2022.
6, This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Dearness Allowance for Postal Employees from Jan 2022
F.No.PP-08/2/2021-PAP Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts PAP Section/(Establishment Division) ***
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi -110001. Dated: 4th April, 2022.
To 1. All Chief Postmasters General/ Postmasters General 2. Chief Genera] Manayer, BD Dte/Parce] Dte/ PLI Directorate 3. Director RAKNPA/ GM CEPT Directors of All PTCs. 4, Addl. Director General. Army Postal Service. R.K. Puram. New Delhi 5. All General Managers (Finance)/ DAP/ DDAP
Sub: Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees-Revised Rates effective from 01.01.2022.
Holiday on 14th April 2022: Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar – DOPT
IMPORTANT
F.No.12/4/2020-JCA Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) Establishment JCA Section ***
North Block, New Delhi Dated the 4th April, 2022
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Declaration of holiday on 14th April 2022 – Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
It has been decided to declare the 14th April, 2022 (Thursday), as a closed holiday, on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for all Central Government Offices, including Industrial Establishments, throughout India, by invoking the power under Section 25 of Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881.
2. All Ministries/ Departments of Government of India may bring the above decision to the notice of all concerned.
Paid Holiday – Bye-Elections to West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Maharashtra in April 2022
F.No. 12/1/2022-JCA Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) Establishment (JCA-2) Section
North Block, New Delhi Dated: 30 March, 2022
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Bye-Elections to 40-Asansol PC of West Bengal and Four (4) Assembly Constituencies of West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Maharashtra, 2022 – Paid Holiday-regarding.
The undersigned is directed to state that, as informed by the Election Commission of India, vide their letter No. 78/EPS/2022 dated 24.03.2022, Bye-Elections to One (1} Parliamentary Constituency i.e., 40-Asansol PC of West Bengal and 4(Four) Assembly Constituencies of West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Maharashtra, 2022 are scheduled to be held as under:-
Schedule for Bye-Elections to One (1) Parliamentary Constituency i.e., 40- p Asansol PC of West Bengal and Four (4) Assembly Constituencies)
S.No.
Name of State
Parliamentary/Assembly Constituency No. & Name
Date of Poll
Day
1
West Bengal
40 – Asansol P.C.
12.04.2022
Tuesday
2
West Bengal
161 – Ballygunge A.C.
12.04.2022
Tuesday
3
Chhattisgarh
73- Khairagarh A.C.
12.04.2022
Tuesday
4
Bihar
91-Bochahan (SC) A.C.
12.04.2022
Tuesday
5
Maharashtra
276- Kolhapur North A.C.
12.04.2022
Tuesday
2. In this regard, it is stated that the guidelines have been issued by this Department, vide OM No. 12/14/99-JCA, dated 10.10.2001, regarding grant of paid holiday on the day of bye-election to the relevant Parliamentary Constituency and the Assembly Constituencies where elections are to be conducted. It is reiterated that these guidelines may be followed by all the Central Government Offices, including Industrial Establishment, in the concerned States.
Authorisation of Kotak Mahindra Bank for disbursement of Pensions
MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE O/O CONTROLLER GENERAL OF ACCOUNTS CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE TRIKOOT — II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE NEW DELHI – 110066
No. CPAO/ IT & Tech/ Bank Performance/ Kotak Mahindra Bank/ 37 Vol (B)2021-22/ 6476/212
25.03.2022
Office Memorandum
Subject: Authorisation of Kotak Mahindra Bank for disbursement of Pensions
It is informed that the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) vide its letter dated 23.02.2022 has conveyed its approval to Kotak Mahindra Bank to start its functions for disbursement of pensions as per the guidelines mentioned in the Scheme Booklet.
2. The approval has been issued based on the approval granted to Kotak Mahindra Bank to function as an Authorized Bank for payment of pensions. The bank has also received the necessary privileges from the Reserve Bank of India to start the reporting of transactions made by its Central Pension Processing Centre (CPPC) for daily settlement of pension cases.
3. All Ministries are requested to provide necessary publicity so that retiring employees may, if they so desire, make use of the facilities of Kotak Mahindra Bank for opening their pension accounts.
4. This issues with the approval of the Chief Controller (Pensions).
