Govt hikes DA by 3 pc

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 20: The Government today ordered 3 percent hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) of Government employees, pensioners and family pensioners.
An order to this effect was issued by Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Finance Department, Atal Dulloo.
The DA has been increased from 31 percent of basic pay, pension and family pension to 34 percent with effect from January 1, 2022.