7th Pay Commission Update: Employees will get 18 months arrears DA and Arrear

The central government has recently announced an increase of DA 2025 to employees working under the 7th Pay Commission. However, in 2020, the government stopped the DA of employees for 18 months during the Korona epidemic. During this time period, employees did not receive the amount of DA and arrears, causing dissatisfaction among the employees. Now, the government has reacted to this and it is expected that DA will soon be paid with arrears arrears in the employees’ account.

Government’s answer: situation on DA and arrears is not clear

While replying to the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that dearness allowance and pension allowance were not paid to employees and pensioners due to financial crisis across the country during the Korona period. However, the government has not yet made any official announcement about when arrears and increased DA amount will be given to employees.

Employees demand: 18 months arrears DA and Arrear

Many institutions and employees across the country have demanded the central government to give 18 months outstanding DA and arrears. These include the National Council (JCM) and the National Federation of Indian Railway Mains and many other unions. Employees say that they have been working even during the Korona epidemic, and it is unfair to stop the DA.

Can the government stop DA?

The question arises whether the government can stop the DA. Some experts believe it depends on the government, while others say it cannot be stopped. However, the government always takes decisions in the national interest and takes decisions keeping in mind the economic situation.

Employees say: We should get our money

Employees Union are unhappy with this government’s reply and are now planning to agitate on this issue. Employees say that this is their hard work, and hence they should get their rights. According to the data, the government has saved Rs 34,000 crore from stopping the DA.

What will happen next?

Employees hope that the government will soon be able to give their outstanding DA and arrears to them after improving the economic situation. However, at the moment only estimates can be made in this matter, as everything will depend on the government’s decision.

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