Dearness Allowance
As of June 2012, dearness allowance (DA) is calculated as a percentage of an Indian citizen's basic salary and was introduced to mitigate the impact of inflation upon low income earners. Indian citizens may receive a basic salary or pension that is then complemented by a housing and/or dearness allowance; the guidelines that govern the DA vary according to the area of residence (for example, rural or urban).(Allowances paid to employees in order to enable them to face the increasing dearness of essential commodities. )
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