(a) Whether the Central Government proposes to merge 50 per cent of
Dearness Allowance (DA) of its employees with their basic pay;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) Whether the Central Government proposes to merge 50 per cent of
Dearness Allowance (DA) of its employees with their basic pay;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (E&FS) (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)
(a) No Sir.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) The 6th Central Pay Commission had recommended not to merge dearness
allowance with basic pay at any stage. Government has accepted this recommendation
vide Resolution dated 29.08.2008.