Kerala State government employees Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief revised rates 01-01-2019 to 01-07-2020
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
Abstract
Payment of Dearness Allowance to State Government Employees and Dearness Relief to state service pensioners/Family Pensioners – Revised rates effective from 01-01-2019,01-07-2019,01-01-2020 and 01-07-2020 – Orders issued.
FINANCE (PAY RESEARCH UNIT) DEPARTMENT
G.O.(P) No.25/2021/Fin.
Dated,Thiruvananthapuram, 08.02.2021.
Read :-
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ORDER
In the Office Memoranda cited above, Government of India sanctioned revised rate of Dearness Allowance / Dearness Relief to Central Government employees, Pensioners and Family Pensioners with effect from 01.01.2019, 01.0’7.2019, 01.01.2020 and 01.07.2020. On the basis of the above, the following orders are issued:
2. (i) The rate of Dearness Allowance payable in respect of State Government Employees, Teachers, Staff of Aided Schools, Private Colleges and Polytechnics, Full Time Employees borne on the contingent and work charged establishments and employees of Local Bodies will be enhanced from the existing rate of 20% to 23% w.e.f 01.01.2019, 28% w.e.f 01.07.2019, 32% w.e.f 01.01.2020 and 36% w.e.f 01.07.2020.
(ii) The Dearness Allowance payable in respect of those employees continuing in the pre-revised scale of G.O (P) No.85/2011/Fin dated 26.02.2011 will be enhanced from the existing rate of 121% to 127% w.e.f 01.01.2019, 137% w.e.f 01.07.2019, 147% w.e.f 01.01.2020 and 155% w.e.f 01.07.2020.
(iii) The Dearness Allowance payable in respect of those employees continuing in the pre-revised scale of G.O (P) No.145/2006/Fin dated 25.03.2006 will be enhanced from the existing rate of 275% to 286% w.e.f 01.01.2019, 303% w.e.f 01.07.2019, 320% w.e.f 01.01.2020 and 334% w.e.f 01.07.2020.
(iv) The Dearness Allowance payable in respect of teachers coming under UGC/AICTE/Medical Education Schemes (in whose case DA up to 50% has been converted as Dearness Pay) will be enhanced from the existing rate of 284% to 295% w.e.f 01.01.2019, 312% w.e.f 01.07.2019, 329% w.e.f 01.01.2020 and 343% w.e.f 01.07.2020.
(v) The Dearness Allowance payable in respect of the teaching staff coming under UGC/AICTE/Medical Education Schemes who have changed over to revised LJGC/AICTE scale from 01.01.2006 or thereafter and Judicial Officers will be enhanced from the existing rate of 148% to 154% w.e.f 01.01.2019, 164% w.e.f 01.07.2019, 174% w.e.f 01.01.2020 and 182% w.e.f 01.07.2020.
(vi) The DA payable in respect of teaching staff coming under UGC/AICTE/Medical Education Schemes who have changed over to revised UGC/AICTE scale from 01.01.2016 or thereafter will be 2% w.e.f. 01.07.2016, 4% w.e.f 01.01.2017, 5% w.e.f 01.07.2017, 7% w.e.f. 01.01.2018, 9% w.e.f. 01.07.2018, 12% w.e.f: 01.01.2019, 17% w.e.f. 01.07.2019, 21% w.e.f 01.01.2020 and 25% w.e.f. 01.07.2020. The Dearness Allowance payable to those employees who are continuing in the 1997 pay scales even after 01.01.2019 will be enhanced from the existing rate of 334% to 345% w.e.f. 01.01.2019, 362% w.e.f. 01.07.2019, 379% w.e.f. 01.01.2020 and 393% w.e.f. 01.07.2020 (up to the date of effect of option under Pay Revision 2014). The freezed Dearness Relief of all Pensioners, who are drawing Dearness Relief at central rates, will be granted on restoration of the same by Government of India only.
(vii) The Dearness Allowance payable to those employees in Public Sector Undertakings who were getting pay and allowances based on the scales of pay admissible under 1992 pay revision will be enhanced as follows with effect from 01-01-2019, 01-07-2019,01-01-2020 amd 01-07-2020.
| Date of effect | Pay Range | Rate of DA per month |
|---|---|---|
| 01.01.2019 | Basic pay up to ₹ 3,500/- p.m Basic Pay above ₹ 3,500/- p.m up to ₹ 6,000/- Basic pay above ₹ 6,000/- |
997% of pay 900 of pay subject to a minimum of ₹34,895/- p.m 861% of pay subject to a minimum of ₹54,000/- |
| 01.07.2019 | Basic pay up to ₹3,500/- p.m Basic pay above ₹3,500/- p.m up to ₹6,000 Basic pay above ₹ 6,000/- |
1039% of pay 942₹ of pay subject to a minimum of ₹ 36,365/- 903% of pay subject to a minimum of ₹ 56,520/- |
| 01.01.2020 | Basic pay up to ₹ 3,500/- p.m Basic pay above ₹3,500/- p.m up to ₹ 6,000/- |
1081% of pay 984% of pay subject to a minimum of ₹ 37,835/- 945% of pay subject to a minimum of ₹ 59,040/- |
| 01.07.2020 | Basic pay up to ₹ 3,500/- p.m Basic pay above ₹ 3,500/- p.m up to ₹ 6,000/- Basic pay above ₹ 6,000/- |
1115% of pay 1018% of pay subject to a minimum of ₹ 39,025/- 979% of pay subject to a minimum of ₹ 61,080/- |
(viii) The dearness allowance at the enhanced rate will be paid in cash along with the salary for the month of March 2021 onwards and arrears up to February 2021 will be merged in the PF Account.
(ix) The enhanced rate of Dearness Allowance will also be applicable to part-time and part-time contingent employees on the basis of pay drawn by them.
(x) (a) The dearness Relief payable to state service pensioners, family pensioners, Ex-gratia pensioners/Ex-gratia family pensioners (whose pension/family pension has been revised as per G.O (P) No.09/2016/Fin, dated 20.01.2016) will be enhanced from the existing rate of 20% to 23% with effect from 01-01-2019, 28% w.e.f. 01.07.2019, 32% w.e.f. 01.01.2020 and 36% w.e.f 01.07.2020.
(b) The dearness Relief payable to UGC pensioners/family pensioners (whose pension/Family Pension has been revised as per G.O.(P) No.15112020/Fin dated 05.11.2020) will be enhanced from the existing rate of 9% to 12% w.e.f. 01.01.2019, 17% w.e.f. 01.07.2019, 21% w.e.f. 01.01.2020 and 25% w.e.f. 01.07.2020.
(c) The Dearness Relief payable to UGC Pensioners / Family Pensioners whose Pension / Family Pension has not been undergone revision as per G.O (P) No. 151/2020/Fin dated 05.11.2020 will be enhanced from the existing rate of 148% to 154% w.e.f 01.01.2019, 164% w.e.f 01.07.2019, 174% w.e.f 01.01.2020 and 182% w.e.f 01.07.2020.
(xi) Re-employed pensioners whose pay has been revised as per G.O (P) No. 2/17/Fin dated 04/01/2017 are eligible for payment of Dearness Allowance at the enhanced rate of 23% w.e.f 01.01.2019, 28% w.e.f. 01.07.2019, 32% w.e.f. 01.01.2020 and 36% w.e.f 01.07.2020 as admissible to State Government Employees and they are eligible for this enhanced rate of Dearness Allowance based on a general letter of authority issued by the Accountant General.
(xii) The Dearness Relief payable to State Service Pensioners and Family Pensioners (whose Pension / Family Pension has not undergone revision as per G.O (P) No.09/2016/Fin, dated 20.01.2016) will be enhanced from the existing rate of 121% to 127% w.e.f 01.01.2019, 137% w.e.f. 01.07.2019, 147% w.e.f. 01.01.2020 and 155% w.e.f 01.07.2020.
(xiii) The Dearness Relief payable to State Service Pensioners and Family Pensioners whose Pension / Family Pension has not undergone revision as per G.O (P) No.87/2011/Fin dated 28.02.2011, and also to the Pensioners / Family Pensioners coming under UGC/AICTE/Medical Education Schemes (who retired prior to 01.07.2004 and whose family pension has been revised as per G.O (P) No.8102007/Fin. dated 28.02.2007 and whose pension has not undergone revision as per G.0 (P) No. 211/2011/Fin dated 07/05/2011), will be enhanced from the existing rate of 275% to 286% w.e.f from 01.01.2019, 303% w.e.f. 01.07.2019, 320% w.e.f. 01.01.2020 and 334% w.e.f 01.07.2020.
(xiv) The Dearness Relief payable to retired State Judicial Officers (who are drawing Dearness Relief at central rates and whose Pension / Family Pension has not been revised as per G.O. (Ms) No. 236/10/Home dated 02.11.2010) and the Pensioners / Family Pensioners, coming under the category UGC/AICTE/Medical Education Schemes (who retired after 01.07.2004 and whose Pension / Family Pension has been revised as per G.0 (P) No.84/2007/Fin dated 01.03.2007 and has not undergone revision as per G.O (P) No. 211/2011/Fin dated 07/05/2011) will be enhanced from the existing rate of 284% to 295% w.e.f. 01.01.2019, 312% w.e.f. 01.07.2019, 329% w.e.f. 01.01.2020 and 343% w.e.f 01.07.2020.
(xv) The Dearness Relief payable in respect of Ex-Chairman and Members of Kerala Public Service Commission, will be enhanced as follows w.e.f. 01.01.2019, 01.07.2019, 01.01.2020 and 01.07.2020.
| Category | Date of termination of service | Rate of Dearness Relief |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman and Members who were appointed from outside Government service and whose pension structure was modified as per G.O. (P) No.23/2017/GAD dated 21/08/2017 | Prior to on or after 01.01.2006 | w.e.f 01-01-2019 is 154% w.e.f 01-07-2019 is 164% w.e.f 01-01-2020 is 174% and w.e.f. 01-07-2020 is 182% |
| Chairman and Member having prior service in Government and opted benefits of combined service | Prior to on or after 01.01.2006 | w.e.f 01-01-2019 is 127% w.e.f 01-07-2019 is 137% w.e.f 01-01-2020 is 147% and w.e.f. 01-07-2020 is 155% |
(xvi) The rate of Dearness Relief payable to the teaching staff coming under UGC/AICTE/Medical Education Streams who have changed over to revised UGC/AICTE scale from 01.01.2006 and those who retired after 01.01.2006 and that to the State Judicial Officers whose pension has been revised as per G.0 (Ms) No.236/2010114ome dated 02.11.2010, will be enhanced from the existing rate of 148% to 154% w.e.f. 01.01.2019, 164% w.e.f 01/07/2019, 174% w.e.f. 01.01.2020 and to 182% w.e.f 01107/2020. This rate will be adopted only after the formal sanctioning of revision of their pension in terms of G.0 (P) No.211/2011/Fin dated 07.05.2011. The teaching staff coming under the UGC / A1CTE / Medical Education Streams who have retired prior to 01.01.2006 and whose pension has been revised in terms of G.O. (P) No.211/2011/Fin dated 07.05.201.1 will also be eligible for Dearness Relief at the above rate.
(xvii) The Dearness Relief payable in respect of the State Service Pensioners / Family Pensioners whose pension has not undergone revision as per G.0 (P) No.180/2006/Fin. dated 18.04.2006 and who are drawing Pension / Family Pension as per Pension Revision 1997, and in respect of Pensioners / Family Pensioners corning under UGC/AICTE/Medical Education Schemes whose pension has not undergone revision as per G.0 (P) No.81/2007/Fin. dated 28.02.2007 or (3.0 (P) No.84/2007/Fin. dated 01.03.2007 will be enhanced from the existing rate or 334% to 345% w.e.f. 01.01.2019, 362% w.e.f 01/07/2019, 379% w.e.f. 01.01.2020 and to 393% w.e.f 01/07/2020. This will be applicable only till such date of effect of option for Pension Revision 2004, after which the Dearness Relief payable will be as indicated in para 2(xiii) above and after the date of effect of option for Pension Revision 2009, Dearness Relief will be payable as indicated in para 2(xii) above.
3. The revised rate of Dearness Allowance due from 01-01-2019 to 01-07-2020 may be paid in cash along with the salary of March 2021 onwards and the arrears up to February 2021 will be merged to PF Account. Withdrawal of arrears of DA credited into the PF Account for the installments due from 01.01.2019 (3%), 01-07-2019 (5%), 01-01-2020 (4%) and 01-07-2020 (4%) shall be made only after 01-04-2023, 01-09-2023, 01-04-2024 and 01-09-2024 respectively or after retirement which ever is earlier. The freezed Dearness Allowance of all employees, who are drawing Dearness Allowance at central rates, will be granted on restoration of the same by Government of India only.
4. The revised dearness relief due from 01-01-2019 to 01-07-2020 may be paid along with the pension of April 2021 onwards. The arrears of the Dearness Relief shall be paid in cash in four equal installments made on April 2021, June 2021, September 2021 and December 2021.
5. The conditions laid down in the Government Order read as 7th paper above shall be applicable while regulating dearness allowance/dearness relief under these orders.
6. The G.O. read 15th paper above stands cancelled.
(By order of the Governor)
Rajesh kumar singh
Additional Chief Secretary to Government (Finance)