The Ministry of Finance has issued the order for enhancing Dearness Allowance from 58% to 65% with effect from 1st January 2012.
The additional installment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all Central Government Employees.
These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence services estimates.
In regard to Armed forces personnel and Railway Employees separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways respectively.
In respect of Central Government Pensioners and family pensioners also separate orders will be issued by Government.
