DA hike arrears: When will employees and pensioners receive the extra money?

Published 12 Nov 2026, 14:44 IST

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The centre raised dearness allowance and relief by three percentage points, from 60% to 63%, effective July 1, benefiting over 1 crore employees and pensioners. Several state governments have also announced dearness allowance hikes ahead of Diwali, and the payment of pending arrears will differ across states; some governments will make cash payments, while Uttar Pradesh has said arrears will be deposited into employees’ provident funds.

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The Centre and several state governments have announced dearness allowance hikes ahead of Diwali, but the payment of pending arrears will differ across states. While some governments have opted for cash payments, Uttar Pradesh has announced that arrears will be deposited into employees' provident…

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Livemint HT Media Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 14:25 IST

DA hike pending arrears payment process: How money will be paid after states increased dearness allowance on Diwali

The Centre raised dearness allowance and relief by 3 percentage points, from 60% to 63%, effective July 1, benefiting over 1 crore employees and pensioners. Several states also announced increases and arrears, with payment arrangements varying by state.

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Mathrubhumi English Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Current article 12 Nov 2026, 14:44 IST

DA hike arrears: When will employees and pensioners receive the extra money?

The Centre and several state governments have announced dearness allowance hikes ahead of Diwali, but the payment of pending arrears will differ across states. While some governments have opted for cash payments, Uttar Pradesh has announced that arrears will be deposited into employees' provident…

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