Sikkim government announces enhanced Dearness Allowance for employees and pensioners

The Government of Sikkim has announced an increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and pensioners, effective January 1, 2024. According to a circular issued by the Finance Department, the DA for employees and pensioners drawing pay in the pre-revised basic pay structure will rise from 230% to 239%.

In addition, employees on the revised pay structure will see their DA increase from 46% to 50%. This adjustment comes in light of recommendations by the Pay Committee and follows up on a previous circular dated June 17, 2024.

The increase will also extend to employees appointed on a contract basis and those in work-charged establishments who receive revised pay in regular scales. Furthermore, All India Service Officers will receive similar adjustments; those in the pre-revised pay band will have their DA increased to 239%, while those on the revised pay will see an increase to 50%.

Payments involving fractions of 50 paisa and above will be rounded off to the next higher rupee, ensuring that the adjustments benefit employees effectively.

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