Tuesday, 19 February 2019

Cabinet approves an increase of DA 3% over the existing rate of 9% to Central Government employees and DR to Pensioners, due from 1.1.2019

Ministry of Finance
Posted On: 19 FEB 2019 9:23PM by PIB Delhi
Cabinet approves release of an additional instalment of DA to Central Government employees and DR to Pensioners, due from 1.1.2019

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to the release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees, and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 1.1.2019 representing an increase of 3% over the existing rate of 9% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate for price rise. This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both DA and DR would be Rs. 9168.12 crore per annum and Rs. 10696.14 crore in the FY 2019-20 (for a period of 14 months from January 2019 to February, 2020).This will benefit about 48.41 lakh Central Government employees and 62.03 lakh pensioners.

Monday, 11 February 2019

RTI applications/first appeals online along with payment gateway

Through this portal, RTI applications/first appeals can be filed by Indian Citizens for all Ministries/Departments and few other Public Authorities of Central Government. Please read instructions carefully while submitting request/appeal.

Friday, 8 February 2019

Advances to faimiles of Government Servants who die while in Service

Advances to faimiles of Government Servants who die while in Service - Amendment of Rule 80 of Compedium of Rules