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5% DA hike for state employees

The Punjab government on Thursday announced 15% hike in dearness allowance (DA) for its employees/pensioners who were getting their pay on the basis of un-revised scales.

Updated on: Nov 28, 2013, 20:42:23 IST
Hindustan Times | By , Chandigarh
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The Punjab government on Thursday announced 15% hike in dearness allowance (DA) for its employees/pensioners who were getting their pay on the basis of un-revised scales.

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The rate of DA has been enhanced from 151 to 166% of the un-revised basic pay with effect from January 1, 2013, a spokesman said, adding that the amount on account of the enhanced DA would be paid in cash with effect from July 1, 2013.