Rates of Dearness Allowance
Prior to 1972, there was no element of D.A. on pensions. From 01.04.1972 there was a flat rate of D.A. to all the pensioners:
- 01.04.1972 - Rs.5
- 01.04.1973 - Rs.10
- 01.10.1973 - Rs.15
- 01.04.1974 - Rs.20
- 01.02.1975 - Rs.28
- 01.02.1976 - Rs.32
- 01.04.1977 - 10%, subject to maximum of Rs.15
- 15.09.1977 - Rs.10 for those retired prior to 01.06.1961, Rs.5 after 01.06.1961
- 01.04.1978 - 5% increase, minimum Rs.10, maximum Rs.25
From 01.04.1979 to 30.09.1984 there were 28 installments of D.A. paid to the pensioners at certain fixed rates for 13 slabs of pension amounts. From 01.10.1984 to date, the pensioners are paid D.A. at certain percentage of basic pension.
Dearness Allowance is calculated on the original pension without commutation.
Dearness Allowance is granted at certain percentage of basic pension and it is revised every 6 months from 01.07.1986 onwards based on cost of living index.
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