From Hindustan Times
Center Owned by HT MediaEmployee reps call financial benefits Union govt announced ahead of Diwali inadequate
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The Union Cabinet raised the dearness allowance for central government employees and pensioners by 3%, moving it from 60% to 63% of basic pay, effective 1 July and timed ahead of Diwali. In addition, the states of Tamil Nadu, MP, Himachal, Rajasthan and Kerala have also announced dearness allowance hikes during the festive season.
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They said the government should have merged 50% DA with basic pay when the allowance reached that level
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They said the government should have merged 50% DA with basic pay when the allowance reached that level
