What happen when DA reaches 50%: महंगाई भत्ता 50 प्रतिशत होने के बाद किन किन भत्तों में होगी बढ़ोतरी, DA From Jan 2024

What happen when DA reaches 50%: महंगाई भत्ता 50 प्रतिशत होने के बाद किन किन भत्तों में होगी बढ़ोतरी

Today we will discuss about the common question among all Government Employees that what happen when DA crosses 50 percent level? Most of the Govt Employees are thinking that their basic pay will increase by merging DA in Basic Pay after Dearness Allowance reachs 50% mark. But the Correct answer of this puzzle is big NO! Reality is that many allowances will be hiked by 25 percent when DA touches 50 percent mark. Every thing is explained in this article below.

Rate of DA will touch 50% Level from 01 January 2024 for central govt employees. When DA reaches 50%, some allowances and salary components will also be increased as per the recommended by 7th Pay Commision.

Also Check DA Calculator from January 2024.

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) was published by the Labour Bureau last month, After calculating, it is obvious that the Dearness Allowance for the central government employees will be at least 50% in all three possibilities described in above DA Calculator from January 2024. Dearness Allowance (DA) is a dynamic element that adjusts to the ever-evolving cost of living of govt employees. The 7th Central Pay Commission had made provisions for increasing certain allowances when the DA crosses 50%.

Here is the list of Allowances which will increase when DA reaches to 50%

As we have discussed earlier that the Rate of DA will reach 50 percent Level from 01 January 2024 for Government Employees. When DA reaches 50%, certain allowances and salary components will also be increased as per the recommendation by 7th Pay Commission. These allowances are:

1. House Rent Allowance (HRA)

2. Children Education Allowance (CEA)

3. Special Allowance for Child Care

4. Hostel Subsidy

5. TA on Transfer (Transportation of Personal Effects)

6. Gratuity Ceiling

7. Dress Allowance

8. Mileage Allowance for Own Transport

9. Daily Allowance

Now we will discuss about each allowance which will increase after DA reaches to 50%.

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

It is the most common question by all Central Government Employees and State Government Employees that What is the HRA after 50 DA?

As you know, the HRA is revised when the DA touches the 50% level. Presently, the HRA is paid at rates of 27, 18, and 9 percent, for X, Y, Z cities. If the DA reaches the 50% level, HRA is expected to increase to 30, 20, and 10 percent, respectively. Below Table will give more clarity on House Rent Allowance (HRA) and DA relation-

Type of City

HRA from 1.1.2016

HRA when DA

Reached 25%

HRA when DA

Reaches 50%

X

24%

27%

30%

Y

16%

18%

20%

Z

8%

9%

10%

Children Education Allowance (CEA)

Children Education Allowance will also be hiked by 25% every time DA reaches 50% as per 7th CPC recommendation.

Table below will show the increase in Children Education Allowance (CEA) for normal child and Divyang Child:

Component	Present Rate	After DA Reaches 50%
Children Education Allowance (Normal Child)	Rs 2,250 /- per month	Rs 2812.5/- per month
Children Education Allowance to (Divyang Child)	Rs 4500 /- per month	Rs 5625/- per month

Hostel Subsidy

Hostel Subsidy will also be hiked by 25% every time when DA reaches to 50%.

Component	Present Rate	After DA Reaches 50%
Hostel Subsidy	Rs 6,750 /- per month	Rs 8437.5/- per month

Special Allowance for Child Care for Women with Disabilities

Special Allowance for Child Care for Women with Disabilities will be increased by 25 percent every time DA reaches 50 percent as per the table below-

Component	Present Rate	After DA Reaches 50%
Special Allowance for Child Care	Rs 3000 /- per month	Rs 3750/- per month

Gratuity Ceiling

Gratuity Ceiling for government employees will be increased by 25% whenever DA touches 50 percent.

Maximum Gratuity Ceiling at Present	Maximum Ceiling when DA Rises by 50%
Rs 20 Lakhs	Rs 25 Lakhs

Dress Allowance

The Rates of Dress Allowance categories shall be increased by 25% whenever DA rises by 50% as per 7th CPC recommendations.

Sl. No.	Category of Employee	Present Rate	After DA Reaches 50%
1	Special Protection Group (SPG) Operational	27,800	34750
2	Special Protection Group (SPG) Non - operational	21,225	26531
3	Officers of Army / IAF / Navy / CAPFS / CPOs RPF / RPSF / IPS / Coast Guard	20,000	25000
4	Executive Staff of Customs, Central Excise and Narcotics Department, etc.	10,000	12500
5	Other Categories of Staff	5,000	6250
6	Nurses	1800 /- per month	2250

TA on Transfer (Transportation of Personal Effects)

The following rates will be increased by 25% when DA reaches 50%.

Level	By Train / Steamer	By Road
12 and above	6000 Kg by goods train / 4 wheeler wagon / 1 double container	Rs. 50 / - per km
6 to 11	6000 Kg by goods train / 4 wheeler wagon / 1 single container	Rs. 50 / - per km
5	3000 kg	Rs. 25 / - per km
4 and below	1500 kg	Rs. 15 / - per km

Mileage Allowance for Own Transport

Mileage Allowance for Own Transport will increase after DA reaches to 50% level as per the table below:

Mode of Transport	Present Rate	After DA Reaches 50%
For Journeys Performed in Own Car / Taxi	Rs. 24 / - per km	Rs. 30 / - per km
For Journeys Performed by Auto Rickshaw, etc.	Rs. 12 / - per km	Rs. 15 / - per km

Daily Allowance

The following Daily Allowance rates for reimbursement of various expenses shall be increased by 25% when DA rises by 50%. Daily Allowance includes Reimbursement of Hotel Charges, Reimbursement of Travelling Charges and Reimbursement of Food Charges:

Pay Levels	Reimbursement Component	Current Rate
14 and above	Hotel Accommodation /Guest House	Up to Rs. 7,500/ - per day
	AC taxi charges	Actual Expenditure
	Food Bills	Rs. 1,200/ - per day max
Pay Levels 12 and 13	Hotel Accommodation /Guest House.	Up to Rs. 4500/ - per day
	AC taxi charges	Up to 50 km per day
	Food Bills	Rs. 1,000/ - per day max
Pay Levels 9 to 11	Hotel Accommodation /Guest House.	Up to Rs. 2250/ - per day
	Non-AC taxi charges	Up to Rs. 338/ - per day
	Food Bills	Rs. 900/ - per day max
Pay Levels 6 to 8	Hotel Accommodation /Guest House.	Up to Rs. 750/ - per day
	Non-AC taxi charges	Up to Rs. 225/ - per day
	Food Bills	Rs. 800/ - per day max
Pay Levels below 5	Hotel Accommodation /Guest House.	Up to Rs. 450/ - per day
	Non-AC taxi charges	Up to Rs. 113/ - per day
	Food Bills	Rs. 500/ - per day max

Note: all above Daily Allowances will hiked by 25 % when DA will reach to 50% as per 7th Pay Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What happens when DA is 50%? or What happens when Ida crosses 50%?

Ans: As per the recent CPI-IW data by Labour Bureau, calculated rate of DA will reach 50% Level from 01 January 2024 for Government Employees. When DA reaches 50%, certain allowances and salary components will also be increased as per the recommendations of 7th Pay Commission. These allowances include:
1. House Rent Allowance (HRA)
2. Children Education Allowance (CEA)
3. Special Allowance for Child Care
4. Hostel Subsidy
5. TA on Transfer (Transportation of Personal Effects)
6. Gratuity Ceiling
7. Dress Allowance
8. Mileage Allowance for Own Transport
9. Daily Allowance

Q: What is the HRA after 50 DA?

Ans: As per the recommendation by 7th Pay Commission, the HRA is revised when the DA reaches the 50% mark. At present, the HRA is reimbursed at rates of 27%, 18%, and 9%, under X, Y, Z category cities in India. If the DA crosses the 50% level, HRA is expected to rise to 30%, 20%, and 10%, respectively.

Q: What is the Children Education Allowance (CEA) after 50% DA?

Ans: Children Education Allowance (CEA) will also be hiked by 25% when DA reaches 50% as per 7th CPC recommendation. Current CEA rates are Rs. 2,250 /- per month and Rs. 4500 /- per month for normal child and divyang child respectively. After DA Reaching to 50%, New CEA will be revised at the rate of Rs. 2812.5/- per month and Rs. 5625 /- per month for normal child and divyang child respectively.

Q: Can I claim CEA after retirement?

Ans: In case of retirement, discharge, dismissal or removal from service, CEA / Hostel Subsidy shall be admissible till the end of the academic year in which the officer ceases to be in service due to retirement, discharge, dismissal or removal from service, in course of an academic year.

Q: What is the DA in January 2024?

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) was published by the Labour Bureau last month, after calculating, it is obvious that the Dearness Allowance for the central government employees will be at least 50% in all the possibilities described in above DA Calculator from January 2024.

What will be DA in 2025?

Expected DA hike from Jan 2024 is 50%
Expected DA hike from July 2024 is 54%
Expected DA hike from Jan 2025 is 58%
Expected DA hike from July 2025 is 62%

Will there be 8th Pay Commission?

As you know 8th Pay Commission is due from 01 Jan 2026 for central government employees and pensioners. Generally, Formation of Pay Commission is done before two years from due date which is on 01 Jan 2024. Although Central Govt has not made any Formation Commitment yet. Let's see when it happens?

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What happen when DA reaches 50%: महंगाई भत्ता 50 प्रतिशत होने के बाद किन किन भत्तों में होगी बढ़ोतरी, DA From Jan 2024

What happen when DA reaches 50%: महंगाई भत्ता 50 प्रतिशत होने के बाद किन किन भत्तों में होगी बढ़ोतरी