The data of the AICPI index for August has been released, which has increased from 130 to 130.2 with an increase of 0.3 points, so in January 2023, the DA is expected to increase by about 3 to 4% once again.
There is good news for central government employees-pensioners. According to the recently released data of the August AICPI index, there has been an increase of 0.3 points in August’s figures compared to July, in August this figure has reached 130.2 beyond 130, so in 2023 once again 3 to 4 percent inflation. The allowance is likely to increase. If this happens, then once again there will be a jump in the salary of the employees and more than 1 crore employees will benefit from it.
Actually, the central government increases the dearness allowance of central employees twice a year. There is an increase in Dearness Allowance every six months and how much will increase, it depends on the data of the AICPI Index. The figures of the AICPI index for August have been released by the Labor Ministry, which has crossed 130 to 130.2 with an increase of 0.3 points, so in January 2023, the DA will once again increase by about 3 to 4%. is estimated. It can be announced by March 2023. Although no confirmation has been made by the government yet. The discussion is also that the idea of bringing the 8th Pay Commission is also going on.
At present, the DA of the employees is 38 percent and its benefit will be available from July 1, 2022. Since it has been announced in September, the employees will get the benefit of increased DA in the salary of October. If the DA increases once again, it can reach 41 or 42 percent. 50 lakh employees and 65 lakh pensioners will get the benefit of this. The special thing is that due to increase in DA, the PF and gratuity contribution of the employee also increases.
Next month will be the decision of 18 months arrears?
After the gift of 4% dearness allowance, a decision on the arrears of the outstanding dearness allowance for 18 months is also expected soon. According to media reports, the Modi government can take a decision on this after Diwali, in this regard a meeting of the union and cabinet secretary is also likely to be held next month. If everything goes well, then dearness allowance from July 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021. The arrears of DA can be paid. Employees will get the money of DA arrears according to their salary band. An amount of up to 2 lakh can come in the hands of the employees.
The letter was written by the secretary
National Council of JCM Secretary (Staff Side) Shiv Gopal Mishra had written a letter to the Cabinet Secretary in this regard and asked to release the arrears. The union says that there can be a negotiated settlement with the government on the one-time payment of the dues. Shiv Gopal Mishra said that the government should announce the arrears of 18 months without any delay. Mishra has urged the Cabinet Secretary that if the government wants, it can release it in three installments. When this installment will be given and at the interval of how many months, the employee organizations are ready to negotiate with the government.
Arrears will be made up to 2 lakhs
According to Shivgopal Mishra of the National Council of JCM, the calculation will be done for Level-13 (7th CPC Basic Pay Scale Rs. 1,23,100 to Rs. 2,15,900) or Level-14 (Pay-Scale) in the hands of an employee. DA arrears will be paid from Rs 1,44,200 to Rs 2,18,200. The DA arrears of Level-1 employees ranges from Rs 11,880 to Rs 37,554. Employees will get DA arrears according to their salary band.
