New Delhi: The Central Government is now preparing to give the Central Employees and Pensioners a big gift soon. The government had recently increased the DA of the employees by 3 per cent, after which it became 53 per cent. The government has increased this from July 1 to December 31, 2024. Now, it is expected that the government can merge 53 per cent of DA with the employees’ salaries.
If this happens, there will be a bumper increase in the basic salary. Many lakh employees will get to see the benefit of this. On the other hand, there is also a buzz about the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. However, the government has not said anything officially yet.
Merged in 2004 too
Earlier in 2004, when DA crossed the 50% mark, it was merged into the basic salary. However, the government has said that DA will not be added to the basic wage even after crossing the 50% mark. At the same time, according to the Sixth Pay Commission, there is no need to merge the DA of the basic salary even after crossing the 50% mark. Therefore, whether 53% DA will be incorporated into the basic wage remains a big question. The picture is not clear.
When will the subsequent increase in DA happen?
Modi Government had announced a 3% increase in the DA of employees a few days ago. It had increased to 53%. However, before this, the employees were getting 50% DA. Now, the next DA gift is expected to be received on Holi. This time, DA may increase by 4%. DA rates are anyway considered to be effective from January 1 and July 1.
Waiting for the 8th Pay Commission
Central employees are now eagerly waiting for the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. The question arising in everyone’s mind is when the government will constitute the 8th Pay Commission. If it is formed, it can be implemented from January 1, 2026. However, the government does not seem to have any plan to constitute the 8th Pay Commission.