The announcement of an increase in the dearness allowance brought a wave of relief among government employees in Dehradun. Both state and autonomous bodies, including those with employees on the fifth and sixth central pay commission scales, were elated to hear the news. Scheduled to take effect from July 1, 2023, the increment would be retroactively applied from July to December 2023, with a cash payment for the arrears. Starting from January, the allowance would seamlessly integrate into their regular salaries.

For those on the fifth pay scale, the current rate of the dearness allowance would surge from 412 percent to 427 percent. Similarly, for those on the sixth pay scale, it would rise from 221 percent to 230 percent per month. Pensioners enrolled in the contributory pension scheme would also witness adjustments in their accounts, aligning with the new pension scheme.

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