Dearness Allowance to Railway Employees from Jan 2024: Railway Board Order
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD
PC-VII No.- 213 RBE No : 26/2024
File No. PC-VII/2016/1/7/2/1
New Delhi, dated: 15.03.2024
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 01.01.2024.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter RBE No. 118/2023 dated 23.10.2023 (F.No. PC-VII/2016/I/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 46% to 50% of the Basic Pay with effect from 1st January, 2024.
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 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, 2024.
6. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Gramin Dak Sevaks financial upgradation Scheme 2024: Department of Posts Order
17-31/2016-GDS (Financial Upgradation) Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (GDS Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg New Delhi 110 001
Dated: 15.03.2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Introduction of Gramin Dak Sevaks (Grant of financial upgradation) Scheme, 2024 on completion of 12, 24 and 36 years of continuous engagement- reg.
The Department of Posts in consultation with Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has decided to introduce Gramin Dak Sevaks (Grant of financial Upgradation) Scheme, 2024 [GDSFU]. As per the scheme, all the GDSS would be entitled to a fixed addition of Rs. 360/-, Rs. 460/- and Rs. 600/- per month in the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) on completion of 12, 24, and 36 years of continuous engagement as regular GDS on the basis of Special performance report / terms and conditions, as prescribed by the Department. A copy of the GDSFU, Scheme, 2024 containing terms and conditions is attached as Annexure to this OM.
2.The scheme shall be applicable to all GDS engaged on regular basis in accordance with the GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, as amended from time to time. The fixed addition will neither be linked to Dearness Allowance nor would count for annual increase.
3. This OM issues with the concurrence of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance ID Note Number. 07-31/2006-E-III (A) dated 12.03.2024. The GDSFU scheme will be effective from issue of this O.M.
4.Hindi version will follow.
(Ravi Pahwa)(Ravi Pahwa) Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC/PAP)
To All the Chief Postmasters General / Post Masters General
DIRGHAYU : CPAO released mobile app for Central Civil Pensioner / Family Pensioners
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAIVIA PLACE, NEW DELHI-110066
CPAO/IT&Tech/Mobile App/92/2023-24/191
Dated: 08.03.2024
Office Memorandum
Subject: “DIRGHAYU” Mobile Application.
As you are aware that CPAO has developed an in house mobile application “DIRGHAYU” for the use of Central Civil Pensioner/Family Pensioners to facilitate pensioners in the latest mobile world and to improve the ease of living.
DIRGHAYU Mobile App has following features:
Online registration of pensioners on the basis of PPO. date of Birth and date of Retirement.
It gives the personal and retirement benefits details mentioned in the PPO.
Facility to download SSAs along with revised pension authorities.
Pensioners can register and track the status of the grievances registered on CPAO website, thus pensioners can access another tool of grievance resolution.
The App shows the last 24 transitions related to pension and monthly hank accounts statements also.
A security feature is available at the time of registration of pensioners to verify them through mobile OTP [one time password).
App. is also available in Hindi Language.
M PIN feature has started to keep pensioner’s details- safe
iOS version has been developed and made available for use by pensioners w.e.f 15.12.2023.
Some measures for promotion of the app are suggested as under:-
1. Physical Banner/poster/Pamphlet/Standee may be placed in Branches of your bank.
and may be shared with Pensioners/family Pensioners through electronic mode.
3. The app may also be promoted on the official website of your bank.
Inforgraphic creations on Dirghayu App has already been shared on social media (copies enclosed). You are requested to take requisite measures for promotion of the app.
This issue with the approval of Competent Authority.
(Ajay Chaudhary) Sr.Accounts Officer(IT&Tech)
To 1. All the Head of CPPCs/GBLI/GBD of Authorized Banks.
Copy to: 1. PS to CC(P) 2. P.A. to CA 3. PA to Dy.CA
Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists: DOPT O.M dt 13.03.2024
No. AB-14017/41/2013-PP(RR) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension Department of Personnel & Training
New Delhi, the 13th March, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists
Based on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission (6th CPC), the Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS) for Scientists, that existed in some of the scientific Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, was modified and instructions on Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme were issued by this Department vide O.M. No.AB-14017/37/2008-Estt(RR) dated the 10th September 2010. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has also formulated the Personnel Policy for Group-A S&T Officers of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology vide O.M File No.2(11)/2016-Pers III dated 19.09.2016. These guidelines are not applicable to DRDO and Departments of Atomic Energy and Space, where the Scientists are governed by another scheme called Merit Based Promotion Scheme.
2. Subsequent to the issue of these guidelines, a need was felt for enhancing the educational qualifications in the MFCS by several Ministries/Departments in order to recruit Scientists as per their work function and detailed deliberations were held on the issue. Keeping in view that the field of Science and Technology is evolving, the requests of the various Ministries/Departments have been examined and suitably incorporated in the revised scheme. In order to obviate future concerns relating to interpretation regarding Educational Qualifications or inclusion of new disciplines, the revised scheme provides for setting up of an Inter-Ministerial Committee under Secretary, DoPT with Secretary, DST as Member and Secretary of the concerned Ministry/Department as the co-opted Member.
3. A revised FCS is appended to this OM. Provisions of Revised FCS would be effective from 01.07.2024. All Scientific Ministries / Departments presently implementing MFCS and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology shall initiate action for incorporating the provisions of the Revised FCS by amending the provisions of relevant recruitment rules so that RRs are brought in conformity with the provisions of the Revised FCS.
4. The Ministries/Departments may bring the Scheme to the notice of concerned autonomous Organizations under their administrative control for placing the same before their respective Governing Bodies for adoption.
5. Hindi version will follow.
(J. Sriram Murty) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils financial upgradation scheme for 2.56 lakhs Gramin Dak Sevaks working in Department of Posts
Union Minister of Communications, Railways and Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today unveiled a financial upgradation scheme to improve service conditions and remove stagnation in service of more than 2.56 lakhs Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) working in the Department of Posts. The GDSs serve as the backbone of the Department of Posts in rural areas and play a vital role in delivering postal and financial services to the remotest part of our nation.
KEY FEATURES OF THE GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS (GRANT OF FINANCIAL UPGRADATION) SCHEME, 2024.
Every Gramin Dak Sevak will get three financial upgradations on completion of 12, 24 and 36 years of service amounting to Rs 4,320/-, Rs. 5,520/-, and Rs 7,200/- per annum respectively.
This is in addition to the remuneration provided to GDS in the form of โTime Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA)โ.
In a significant step to improve the service conditions of GDS, this scheme is expected to benefit more than 2.56 lakh GDSs and remove stagnation in their service.
One-Time Relaxation for Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy due to New Education Policy 2020
No. A-27012/01/2023-Pers. Policy(Allowance) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training
Block-IV, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi Dated: 14th March, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy in accordance with New Education Policy 2020.
The Government of India has implemented the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Keeping in view the NEP 2020, the following modification have been carried out in the para 2(p) of O.M. No. A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 17-07-2018:-
“The CEA and Hostel Subsidy is admissible in respect of children studying from three classes before class one to 12th standard (irrespective of nomenclature of class) and also for the initial two years of a diploma/certificate course from Polytechnic / ITI / Engineering College, if the child pursues the course after passing 10th standard and the Government servant has not been granted CEA/hostel subsidy in respect of the child for studies in 11th and 12th standards.”
Further, it has also been decided to grant one time relaxation for reimbursement of CEA/Hostel Subsidy to those Government employees whose children have to repeat one additional class due to implementation of New Education Policy 2020.
DOPT Order: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April 2024 for Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
F. No.12/4/2020-JCA Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) Establishment (JCA) Section
2nd Floor, ‘B’ Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi Dated the 14th March, 2024.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2024 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
It has been decided to declare Sunday, the 14th April 2024, a holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India.
2. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India may bring the above decision to the notice of all concerned.
As a result of the Dearness Allowance hike, there will be a corresponding increase in the Transport Allowance, Dearness Allowance, and total salary.
Some other allowances will also increase once the dearness allowance crosses 50%. When DA reaches 50%, certain allowances and pay components are increased as recommended by the 7th Pay Commission. Here are the details of those allowances.
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Children Education Allowance
Special Allowance for Child Care
Hostel Subsidy
TA on Transfer
Gratuity Gratuity Ceiling
Dress Allowance
Mileage Allowance for Own Transport
Daily Allowance
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Based on the 7th CPC recommendations, the Ministry of Finance released Office Memorandum No. 2/5/2017-E.II(B) on July 7, 2017, for the implementation of the 7th CPC House Rent Allowance (HRA). The order mentions that HRA rates would be revised to 30%, 20%, and 10% for cities categorized as X, Y, and Z, respectively, when the Dearness Allowance (DA) crosses 50%. However, there has been no official order released for implementing the new HRA rates.
To facilitate easy calculation, 7th CPC salary calculators now include both the old and new HRA rates. This allows users to estimate their salary under both scenarios (pre and post-DA exceeding 50%)
7th CPC Transport Allowance
As per the 7th CPC recommendations, Transport Allowance will also increase based on the latest Dearness Allowance percentage
7th Pay Commission Recommendation for Transport Allowance
The central government implemented the 7th Pay Commission Transport Allowance and released Office Memorandum No.21/5/2017-E.II (B) dated 7th July 2017, in addition to this OM, FinMin also released another Office Memorandum on 2nd August 2017 O.M No.21/5/2017-E.II(B) with partial modification on Transport Allowance to CG Employees for the pay of Rs.24200/- & above in Pay Level 1 & 2
A 7th CPC salary calculator is an online tool that helps you estimate your monthly in-hand salary based on the 7th CPC pay commission recommendations. These calculators consider various factors that influence your pay, including:
Pay Level and Grade Pay: The 7th CPC pay matrix categorizes employees into pay levels and assigns a corresponding grade pay.
Basic Pay: This is the pre-revised basic pay you received as of December 31st, 2015.
Fitment Factor: The 7th CPC multiplied the basic pay by a factor (currently 2.57) to arrive at the revised basic pay.
Dearness Allowance (DA): This is a cost-of-living adjustment added to the basic pay, and the percentage is periodically revised by the government.
House Rent Allowance (HRA): This allowance depends on the city you work in and your pay level.
DOPPW releases Order for Dearness Relief from Jan 2024
No. 42/02/2024-P&PW(D) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare *******
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New Delhi-110003 Date :- 13th March, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners – Revised rate effective from 01.01.2024-reg
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 42/04/2023-P&PW(D) dated 27.10.2023 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 46% to 50% of the basic pension/family pension (including additional pension/family pension) w.e.f 01st January, 2024.
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/Family Pensioners and Civilian Pensioners/Family Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates.
(iii) All India Service Pensioners/Family 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. The payment of arrears of Dearness Relief shall not be made before the date of disbursement of pension/family pension of March, 2024.
5. 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 Rule 52 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 and 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.
6. In the case of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately.
7. 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.
8. The offices of Accountant General and authorised Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to arrange payment of Dearness Relief to Pensioners/Family Pensioners 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, II/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. GANG No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21′ May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.
9. 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.
10. This issues in accordance with the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 1/1/2024-E-II (B) dated 12.03.2024.
Hindi version will follow.
(Ravinder Kumar) Director
1. All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India 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.
Tamil Nadu Government Announces 4% Dearness Allowance Hike for Employees and Pensioners from Jan 2024
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a 4% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners. The increase is from the existing 46% to 50% of their basic pay, effective from January 1, 2024.
Around 16 lakh government employees, teachers, pensioners, and family pensioners will benefit from this DA hike. This will result in an additional annual expenditure of Rs. 2587.91 crore for the government. The government will allocate funds for this additional expenditure considering the welfare of government employees, teachers, and pensioners, as stated in the statement.
