Dearness relief (DR) for central government pensioners hiked: 5 things to know
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Latest DR hike
The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) recently announced an increase in Dearness Relief (DR) for Central Government and Family Pensioners. This is applicable from July 1, 2024.
The DR will increase from 50% to 53% of the basic or family pension. This announcement comes as part of the Centre's plan to enhance the dearness allowance (DA) and DR by 3%, benefiting both current and retired personnel.
Here are important things to know about the Dearness Relief hike effective from July 1, 2024, as per an office memorandum issued by the government on October 30, 2024.
The DR will increase from 50% to 53% of the basic or family pension. This announcement comes as part of the Centre's plan to enhance the dearness allowance (DA) and DR by 3%, benefiting both current and retired personnel.
Here are important things to know about the Dearness Relief hike effective from July 1, 2024, as per an office memorandum issued by the government on October 30, 2024.
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Who is eligible for DR hike
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. 4134/2002-P&PW(D)Vol.11 dated 23.06.2017 for restoration of full pension after expiry or 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 arc 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.
(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. 4134/2002-P&PW(D)Vol.11 dated 23.06.2017 for restoration of full pension after expiry or 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 arc 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.
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Payment involving fractions
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.
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Arrears of Dearness Relief
The payment of arrears of Dearness Relief shall not be made before the date of disbursement of pension/family pension of October, 2024.
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Quantum of DR payable
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.
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DA hike for other government employees
These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.