Dearness relief to central government pensioners is payable on the original basic pension before commutation, according to a clarification issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions. It comes after the confusion whether the DR benefit is payable on the original basic pension before commutation or on the reduced pension after commutation. “References/ representations have been received in …
Dearness Relief for pensioners: The central government has issued clarification in regard to Dearness Relief for central government pensioners. The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has issued clarification in regard to DR benefit being given to retired central government employees and said that Dearness Relief is payable on original basic …
