Any plan for a Dearness Allowance (DA) increase starting on July 1, 2022, has not yet received official approval from the Central Government. An official declaration from the government states that any report stating a DA increase of 4% for central government employees is untrue.
According to PIB Fact Check, the central government's official fact-checker, a bogus order circulating on WhatsApp claims that an additional installment of DA will be applicable as of July 1st, 2022, which is just not possible as we have left the date behind. The Department of Expenditure announces the DA increase (DOE). Such an order has not been issued by it.
According to the false information spreading on social media, the Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees will increase from its current rate of 34% to 38% of Basic Pay as of July 1, 2022. Additionally, it states that the arrears of Dearness Allowance would be paid along with the salary for September 2022.
DA Hike Expectations:
Employees in the central government can expect a 4% increase in the existing DA rate. The appropriate DA rate for such employees would rise to 38% of the basic wage if the government grants this request. Pensioners under the Central Government are also looking for an increase in their Dearness Relief (DR) rate of 4%. These benefits assist workers and retirees in coping with the erosion of their monthly wages and retirement savings brought on by rising inflation.
Based on the 7th Central Pay Commission's recommendations, the Basic Pay used to calculate DA is calculated.
Is there going to be an 8th Pay Commission?
The 8th Pay Commission would be established to review salaries and pensions, but the government has made it clear that this idea is not being taken into consideration. According to the government, the 7th CPC's guidelines permit salary and pension revisions if necessary. It might not be required to form another pay commission as a result.
