Punjab announces 10% Dearness Allowance for employees and pensioners.

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Punjab Government has announced to enhance the rate of dearness allowance (DA) payable to the State Government employees, Pensioners/ Family Pensioners from 54% to 64 % w.e.f. 1.1.2009 on the Central Govt. pattern.

The amount of DA from 1.1.2009 to 30-4-2009 would be credited to the General Provident Fund Accounts of the employees and for the period from 1.5.2009 enhanced DA would be paid in cash.

However in the case of pensioners, Dearness Relief shall be paid in cash w.e.f 1.1.2009.