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8th Pay Commission: Will Dearness Allowance Merge with Basic Pay?
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What Happened?
The 8th Pay Commission raises key questions about merging Dearness Allowance (DA) with basic pay for central employees and pensioners. Employee organizations are pressing for changes based on past commissions.
Key points
- Central employees currently receive a 60% DA under the 7th Pay Commission.
- The 5th Pay Commission recommended full compensation for inflation through DA.
- The 6th Pay Commission rejected merging DA with basic pay.
- The 7th Pay Commission maintained the existing DA calculation method.
- Employee organizations demand merging DA with basic pay when it exceeds 25%.
Key insights
- If DA merges with basic pay, it may lead to higher salaries for employees.
- Changes in DA calculation could impact pension adjustments.
- Employee organizations' demands reflect ongoing concerns about inflation.
Why it matters
The outcome of the 8th Pay Commission could significantly affect the salaries of central employees and pensioners.
Source
India Today
