Shillong — The Meghalaya government has announced a 3% hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state employees, pensioners, and family pension holders, taking the rate from 43% to 46%.
Effective retroactively from July 1, the increase is set to provide essential financial support to thousands in the state’s public sector.
The policy, recently detailed in an official notification, extends the DA/DR boost to work-charged employees and casual workers, although Bungalow Peons, who receive pay on par with the regular establishment, will not be covered under this revision.
“This increase addresses the rising cost of living, providing public sector employees and retirees with a more stable income,” a government representative stated. “It is a move aimed at ensuring their financial security amid today’s economic challenges.”
However, certain conditions apply to the revised relief for retirees. Pensioners and family pensioners who are re-employed by the state or central government, or permanently absorbed into any government-owned or autonomous organization, will see their Dearness Relief temporarily suspended. Full relief benefits will resume once their employment or re-employment period concludes.
The government also issued precise guidelines for the payment process, clarifying that fractions of 50 paise and above will be rounded to the nearest rupee, while amounts below 50 paise will be disregarded.
The increased DA/DR will be funded from the designated heads of accounts that currently cover the salaries and pensions of state employees and pensioners. This move underscores the government’s commitment to improving living standards for public sector employees in Meghalaya.
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