Govt hikes DA for employees, pensioners by 3 pc

JAMMU: The State Government today announced 3 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners, effective July 2017.

According to an order issued by the State’s Principal Secretary Finance, Navin Kumar Choudhary, the revised rate of DA would be 139 per cent after this 3 per cent increase.

The Finance Department also said the arrears for July- December 2017 will be paid in cash to the employees and will form part of the salary from January 2018 onwards. (AGENCIES)

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