As quoted from india-server.com
The dearness allowance (DA) will see an overall increase of 35% since 1st Jan 2010 according to sources. The calculations for the DA are dependent on the All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) on base 2001=100.
According to the confirmed sources, DA (Dearness Allowance) to 8% would be increased by 8% for all the central Government Employees which means it would be overall raised to 35% from 1 January, 2010
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The employees will be paid the amount starting from Jan 2010.
Related Link that might be of help:
WAGE POLICIES & RELATED MATTERS
http://dpe.nic.in/newgl/glch4bindex.htm
Offers detailed info on DA changes year by year.
(b) Dearness Allowance/Interim Relief
