Payment of DA to the CDA pattern employees of CPSEs, drawing pays in 7th CPC pay scales
Department of Public Enterprises under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, pertains to the enhancement of Dearness Allowance (DA) for employees following the Central Dearness Allowance (CDA) pattern pay scales in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The memorandum directs an increase in the Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) from 46% to 50% effective from January 1, 2024.
F. No. W-02/0038/2017-DPE (WC)-GL-VI/2024
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan,
‘Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road,
New Delhi- 110003,
Date: the 14th March, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: – Payment of DA to the CDA pattern employees of CPSEs, drawing pays in 7th CPC pay scales.
The undersigned is directed to refer to Para No. 3 and Annexure-II(a) and II(b) to this Department’s O.M. No. W-02/0058/2016-DPE(WC) dated 17.08.2017 wherein the rates of DA payable to the employees who are following CDA pattern pay scales have been indicated.
2. The IDA payable to the employees may be enhanced from the existing rate of 46% to 50% with effect from 01.01.2024.
3. The payment of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.
4. These rates are applicable in the case of CDA employees whose pay have been revised with effect from 01.01.2016 as per IDPK’s O.M. dated 17.08.2017.
5. The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary of March, 2024.
6. All administrative Ministries/Departments of Government of India are requested to bring this to the notice of Central Public Sector Enterprises under their administrative control for action at their end.
7. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(Rajesh Puri)
Deputy Director
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