PIB Debunks Viral Claim on Withdrawal of DA and Pay Commission Benefits for Pensioners
A message circulating widely on WhatsApp suggesting that retired Central Government employees will stop receiving Dearness Allowance (DA) hikes and Pay Commission–linked benefits under the Finance Act 2025 has been declared entirely fake by the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
The clarification was issued through an official PIB Fact Check post at 4:06 PM on December 13, 2025.
The viral message falsely claimed that the Central Government had withdrawn crucial post-retirement benefits, including DA revisions and future Pay Commission increases, for all retired government employees. It further alleged that pensioners would no longer be eligible for any financial protection linked to government policies.
PIB Fact Check has categorically denied these claims, urging citizens to be cautious about misinformation spreading on messaging platforms.
No Change in DA or Pay Commission Benefits for Central Government Pensioners
According to the PIB, the Finance Act 2025 does not remove or alter any benefits currently available to retired government employees.
This includes:
- Regular DA hikes,
- Pay Commission–based revisions,
- Other statutory post-retirement entitlements.
The Fact Check team confirmed that the message being circulated is completely baseless and intended to mislead pensioners.
What the Amendment Actually Says
The PIB clarified that the only relevant amendment pertains to Rule 37 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021.
Under the updated rule:
- If an absorbed PSU employee is dismissed for misconduct, their retirement benefits may be forfeited.
PIB further emphasised that this amendment does not apply to regular Central Government pensioners and has no bearing on DA, pension revisions, or Pay Commission benefits.
A link to the official clarification has been provided through their tweet for public reference.
Viral Message Was Designed to Mislead Pensioners
The screenshot shared by PIB shows that the false message had been forwarded “many times,” creating unnecessary worry among retired employees.
The fake note incorrectly suggested that the Finance Act 2025:
- Ends DA hikes for those already retired,
- Removes government responsibility to maintain pensioners’ financial benefits,
- Overrides earlier legal protections for pensioners,
- Introduces a new framework under which increases would be purely discretionary.
PIB has stated that none of these claims are true and urged retirees not to believe unverified forwards.
Government Reaffirms Protection of Pensioner Rights
The Central Government continues to administer pensions under the Pension Act of 1972 and subsequent service rules. All current entitlements — including DA increases and Pay Commission benefits — remain fully intact.
PIB Fact Check has urged citizens to rely only on authoritative sources for information relating to pay, pension, and allowances, especially at a time when misinformation can spread rapidly across digital platforms.
Below is the original PIB tweet:
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