Grant of Dearness Allowance to the employees of the State Government w.e.f. 01.01.2012.

Fin(C)- B(7)-2/2006
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance (Regulations) Department

Dated Shimla-171 002, the 21st August, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Grant of Dearness Allowance to the employees of the State Government w.e.f. 01.01.2012.

   In continuation of this Department’s OM of even number dated the 21st March,2012, the Governor, Himachal Pradesh, is pleased to enhance Dearness Allowance from the existing rate of 58% to 65% with effect from 01.01.2012 in respect of the regular employees of the State Government.

   2. This additional installment of Dearness Allowance of 7% (7 percent) shall be paid in cash with the salary of August, 2012 payable on 1st September,2012 and the arrears accrued from 01.01.2012 to 31.7.2012 shall be credited in the GPF Accounts of the employees with the salary of August, 2012. The interest on this account shall accrue w.e.f. 01.09.2012. In case of Government employees who have retired or who have closed GPF accounts and employees who are governed under Contributory Pension Scheme, the arrears on account of release of additional installment of DA w.e.f .01.01.2012 will be paid in cash.

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   With a view to reduce the scope for misuse, Tatkal tickets are issued on production of self attested photocopy of one of the prescribed proof of identity and the same in original is required to be carried during the journey, to verify the bonafide of passengers. However, during peak rush periods when the demand outstrips the availability, some cases of black marketing of reserved tickets by touts come to notice at the time of surprise inspections and preventive checks conducted at reservation offices.

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