Revised Rates of Allowances due to increase in DA to 50% is given in the document attached below. This Document provides details on the revised rates of Dearness Allowance (DA) and associated allowances for Armed Forces Officers and Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR), including Non-Combatants (Enrolled). These revisions are effective from January 1, 2024. Here are a few key points from the document:-
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Key Updates:
- Dearness Allowance (DA):
- Enhanced from 46% to 50% of basic pay, effective January 1, 2024.
- Basic pay refers to the pay drawn in the prescribed level in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th CPC but excludes special pay.
- Revised Rates of Allowances:
- Allowances tied to DA, such as Field Area, High Altitude, and Special Commando Allowances, have been increased by 25% as DA exceeded 50%.
- Examples of revised allowances:
- Compensatory Field Area Allowance: From ₹10,500 to ₹13,125 per month.
- High Altitude & Uncongenial Area (Higher): From ₹5,300 to ₹6,625 per month.
- Siachen Allowance: From ₹42,500 to ₹53,125 per month.
- Risk and Hardship Matrix:
- Updated categories based on risk and hardship levels, with corresponding monetary benefits.
- Specific allowances, such as Tough Location Allowance, range from ₹3,281 to ₹31,250 depending on location and hardship levels.
- Child Education and Special Care Allowances:
- Child Education Allowance: Revised to ₹25,000 per annum.
- Special Child Care Allowance for women with disabilities: Revised to ₹2,813.
- Conveyance and Dress Allowances:
- Increased rates for journeys and dress-related compensations.
- Example: Conveyance by own motor car is revised to ₹30/km.
- Gratuity and Miscellaneous Provisions:
- Maximum gratuity capped at ₹20,00,000.
- Revised reimbursement rates for transportation, hotel charges, and other benefits.
Administrative Instructions:
- Payments will be rounded to the nearest rupee.
- Arrears for the enhanced DA will be disbursed with March 2024 salaries.
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