Grant of Dearness Allowance to the employees of the State Government w.e.f. 01.01.2010

Fin© - B(7)-2/2006 Government of Himachal Pradesh Finance (Regulations) Department ... Dated Shimla - 171002, the 17th August, 2010 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Grant of Dearness Allowance to the employees of the State Government w.e.f. 01.01.2010. In continuation of this Department's OM of even number dated the 22nd September, 2009, the Governor, Himachal Pradesh, is pleased to enhance Dearness Allowance from the existing rate of 27% to 35% with effect from 01.01.2010. 2. This additional Dearness Allowance of 8% (8 percent) shall be paid in cash with the salary of August, 2010 payable in the month of September, 2010 and the arrears accrued from 01.01.2010 to 31.07.2010 may be credited in the GPF account of the employees. The interest on this account shall accrue w.e.f.01.09.2010. 3. Other terms and conditions as contained in OM of even number dated 26th August, 2009 shall continue to be applicable. 4. These orders will be applicable to employees covered by HP Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2009 and Work charged employees working in Government departments. These orders will also apply to All India Services Officers, HP Judicial Services Officers and State Government employees covered by UGC Pay Scales. 5. As far as the PSUs/ Universities / Autonomous Bodies / Boards etc. are concerned, the managements of these PSUs / Universities Autonomous Bodies / Boards etc. would take an appropriate decision in this regard, considering the availability of resources in their organizations. 6. In case of Government employees who have retired or who have closed GPF accounts and employees who are governed under Contribution Pension Scheme, the arrears on account of release of additional instalment of DA w.e.f.01.01.2010 may be paid in cash. 7. The amount of "Adjustable Emoluments", if any, as mentioned in OM No. Fin(PR)-B(7)-1/2009 dated 9.9.2009 and 12.10.2009 shall be adjusted against the DA arrear and the net amount shall be credited in the GPF account of the employees. please see these orders on www.himachal.nic.in/finance/ BY ORDER AJAY TYAGI Principal Secretary (Finance) to the Government of Himachal Pradesh