In August, Chhattisgarh cabinet had approved the increase in Dearness allowances and Dearness Relief of state government employees and pensioners. On 16.08.2022, the Chhattisgarh government released the circular of increased DA and DR for its employees and pensioners. (Source: finance.cg.gov.in)
- The Dearness allowances of 7th pay Chhattisgarh state government employees has been hiked to 28% from 22% from 1st Aug 2022.
- The Dearness allowances of 6th pay Chhattisgarh state government employees has been hiked to 189% from 174%, from 1st Aug 2022.
- The Dearness Relief of 7th pay Chhattisgarh state government pensioners will be hiked to 22% from 17%, from 1st May 2022.
- The Dearness Relief of 6th pay Chhattisgarh state government pensioners will be hiked to 174% from 164%, from 1st May 2022.
This hike in Dearness allowances and Dearness Relief will benefit about 5 lakh Chhattisgarh state government employees and pensioners. But, this DA, DR increase will also impact about Rs. 2100 Crore per year to Chhattisgarh exchequer.
DA or Dearness allowance increase of Chhattisgarh state govt. employees of 7th Pay from 1st August 2022:
Dearness allowances of Chhattisgarh state government employees of 7th pay has been hiked to 28% from 22% from 1st August 2022. The circular was released on 16.08.22.
DA or Dearness allowance increase of Chhattisgarh state govt. employees of 6th Pay from 1st August 2022:
DA or Dearness allowance increase of Chhattisgarh state govt. employees of 6th Pay has been hiked to 189% from 174% from 1st August 2022. The circular was released on 16.08.22.
DR or Dearness Relief hike updates of Chhattisgarh state govt. pensioners of 7th pay from 1st May 2022:
Dearness Relief of Chhattisgarh state government pensioners of 7th pay has been hiked to 22% from 17% from 1st May 2022. The circular was released on 16.08.22.
DR or Dearness Relief hike updates of Chhattisgarh state govt. pensioners of 6th pay from 1st May 2022:
Dearness Relief of Chhattisgarh state government pensioners of 6th pay has been hiked to 174% from 164% from 1st May 2022. The circular was released on 16.08.22.
Dearness Allowances table for Chhattisgarh state Govt. Employees (7th Pay):
| DA Period (Months) | DA hike (%) | DA Final (%) |
| 01.08.2022 Onwards | 6% | 28% |
| 01.05.2022 to 31.07.2022 | 5% | 22% |
Dearness Allowances table for Chhattisgarh state Govt. Employees (6th Pay):
| DA Period (Months) | DA hike (%) | DA Final (%) |
| 01.08.2022 Onwards | 15% | 189% |
| 01.05.2022 to 31.07.2022 | __% | 174% |
Dearness relief table for Chhattisgarh state Govt. Pensioners or family pensioners (7th Pay):
| DR Period (Months) | DR hike (%) | DR Final (%) |
| 01.05.2022 Onwards | 5% | 22% |
| 01.10.2021 to 30.04.2022 | — | 17% |
Dearness relief table for Chhattisgarh state Govt. Employees and Pensioners (6th Pay):
| DR Period (Months) | DR hike (%) | DR Final (%) |
| 01.05.2022 Onwards | 10% | 174% |
| 01.10.2021 to 30.04.2022 | — | 164% |
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