Central government employees are waiting for their dearness allowance (DA). Now that April is over, the dearness allowance (DA) has still not been announced. This has raised many questions among employees.

Central government employees are paid a dearness allowance twice a year. The dearness allowance is increased once in January and again in June. Meanwhile, the dearness allowance was supposed to be implemented. The dearness allowance due in January is now paid in March. No update has been released regarding this matter. Therefore, questions arise about whether the dearness allowance will be increased this year. There are several reasons for not paying the dearness allowance.

The announcement was made on March 28 last year

Last year, the dearness allowance was announced for the year 2025. The dearness allowance order was issued on April 2nd, followed by a notification on April 3rd. Meanwhile, the lack of any announcement regarding this year's dearness allowance has raised many questions among employees.

How much will dearness allowance increase?

According to experts, the dearness allowance has not yet been announced, so everyone is watching to see what will happen. Dearness allowance is determined by a formula. The dearness allowance (AICPI-IW) is based on a 12-month average. Based on data from January 2025 to December 2022, this year it could increase by 2 percent. This could increase dearness allowance by 58 to 60 percent.

Why is there a delay in increasing dearness allowance?

According to experts, this delay in dearness allowance is due to administrative procedures and a lack of approval. The Eighth Pay Commission may also be contributing to the delay. No information has been released regarding when a decision will be made on this issue.

Will dearness allowance not be given?

The government did provide dearness allowance during the COVID-19 period. The 17% dearness allowance was not paid for 18 months. Meanwhile, employee unions believe that such a situation does not exist at present. Meanwhile, the war between the US and Iran has also caused economic pressure. However, it has been stated that the likelihood of dearness allowance being stopped due to these reasons is very low.

PC: SaamTV