The State government on Saturday increased the dearness allowance (DA) to its employees in the 2018 revised pay scales to 38.75% of the basic pay, from the existing 35%, an increase of 3.75%. The hike will be effective from July 1, 2023.
According to a government order, the government has equally increased the DA from the existing 35% to 38.75% of its pensioners, in addition to pensioners of aided educational institutions whose pension/family pension is paid out of the consolidated fund of the State.
