DA from January 2013 increased for employees with pay under 5th CPC
DA from January 2013 increased for Central Government and Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale as per 5th CPC
No. 1(3)12008-E.II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi.
Dated: 2nd May, 2013.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 1.1.2013 to the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale as per 5th CPC.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even No. dated 15th October, 2012 revising the Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 1.7.2012 in respect of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies who continue to draw their pay and allowances in the pre-revised scales of pay as per 5th Central Pay Commission.
2. The rates of Dearness Allowance admissible to the above categories of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous bodies shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 151% to 166% w.e.f. 1.1.2013. All other conditions as laid down in the O.M. of even number dated 3’d October, 2008 will continue to apply.
3. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of the organizations under the administrative control of the Ministries/ Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.
Sd/-
(K.R. Sharma)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Download Office Memorandum No. 1(3)12008-E.II (B) dated 02.05.2013

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