3% DA hike for govt staff

While giving a Diwali gift, the Haryana Government has enhanced the dearness allowance and dearness relief for state government employees and pensioners/family pensioners from 50 per cent to 53 per cent.

The increase, with effect from July 1, 2024, applies to those receiving pay and pension/family pension under the revised pay structure (7th Pay Commission).

An official spokesperson said Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini had approved a proposal in this regard.

He said the enhanced dearness allowance and dearness relief would be reflected in the October pay and pension disbursements. Arrears for July, August and September would be paid in December 2024.

The state government will incur an extra financial burden of Rs 498 crore on account of this revision of dearness allowance and dearness relief.

Salaries to be disbursed on Oct 30

Meanwhile, the Haryana Government has decided that the pay, allowances and pensions to state government employees and pensioners/family pensioners for the month of October will be disbursed on October 30.

This decision has been taken in view of the public holidays on account of Diwali and Haryana Day on October 31 and November 1.

An official spokesperson said Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini had approved a proposal in this regard.

The Haryana Government has also decided to grant interest-free festival advance of Rs 12,000 to Group D regular employees.