Central Govt. employees and pensioners may expect a hefty rise of 5% in D.A. with effect from today, the 1st July 2009. According to the statistics of Labour Bureau, Govt. of India, All India Consumer Price Index No. has climbed up to 151 points in May 2009 in comparison to 147 in December 2008. [See the chart below.]
With this expected rise, the total Dearness Allowance will be 27% w.e.f. 01.07.2009. It may be mentioned that the rise in Dearness Allowance effects Transport Allowance also as per the Sixth Pay Commission for the Central Govt. Employees.
Calculation is based on All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Worker based on [Base Year 2001 = 100]
Month Year Base Year(2001=100) Total Average App.DA DA May 2008 139 1613 -- -- -- June 2008 140 1623 135.25 16.84 16 July 2008 143 1634 -- -- -- August 2008 143 1634 -- -- -- Sept 2008 146 1659 -- -- -- Oct 2008 148 1673 -- -- -- Nov 2008 148 1687 -- -- -- Dec 2008 147 1700 141.67 2238 22 Jan 2009 148 1714 -- -- -- Feb 2009 149 1728 -- -- -- Mar 2009 148 1739 -- -- -- Apr 2009 150 1751 -- -- -- May 2009 151 1763 -- -- -- June 2009 -- -- -- -- 27
