Now in January 2023, DA can increase from 38 percent to 42 percent. This will increase the salary by Rs 27312.
In January 2023, an increase in the salary and pension of central government employees-pensioners can be seen again. In the new year, the dearness allowance of the employees may increase once again. This estimate has been made from the increase in the figures of the AICPI index released in September. The same possibility is being raised that a decision on DA arrears of 18 months may be taken before December, a big meeting may be held soon in this regard, although right now Official confirmation is awaited.
Actually, the dearness allowance and dearness relief of central employees-pensioners are increased twice a year by the central government. DA increases every six months and the amount of increase depends on the AICPI index figures. Recently, the September AICPI index data released by the Labor Ministry has been released, in which after an increase of 1.1 points, it has increased to 131.3, indicating that in January 2023, again up to 4%. There may be an increase in DA. Its benefit will be given to 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners.
As per the rules, dearness allowance for January and July 2022 has been announced and now the next increase is to be in 2023. At present, dearness allowance of central employees is 38%, its benefit is available from July 1, 2022. After a tremendous spurt in the figures of AICPI index, it is estimated that now in January 2023, DA may increase from 38 percent to 42 percent. According to media reports, this will increase the salary by Rs 27312. It can be announced after the budget session in March 2023 around Holi. As DA increases, other allowances will also increase.
Apart from this, the decision on DA arrears is also expected to be taken before the new year. According to media reports, a decision on the long-pending DA arrears may be taken in November-December, for which a meeting of the employees and pensioners union representatives may be held soon with the cabinet secretary. In this regard, the Secretary (Staff Side) of the National Council had sent a letter to the Cabinet Secretary and the President of the National Council in the past months and the pensioners had appealed to PM Modi to resolve this issue as soon as possible, there is a possibility that There may be a big decision on DA arrears before the new year
According to media reports, the draft can be prepared and presented in the cabinet after the consensus is reached in the meeting. There is also a discussion that the arrears will be paid in 3 installments or it can be agreed to pay up to 1.50 lakh once. If paid, the employees will get arrears as per their pay band. If the calculation is done for Level-13 (7TH CPC Basic Pay-Scale Rs.1,23,100 to Rs.2,15,900) or Level-14 (Pay-Scale) then The DA arrears in the hands of an employee will be paid in the range of Rs 1,44,200 to Rs 2,18,200.
