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J&K Govt increases DA for pensioners and family pensioners

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced a hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for pensioners and family pensioners, effective from July 1, 2024. The revised DA will increase from 50% to 53% of the basic pension or family pension, as per the latest Government Order No. 29-F of 2025 issued by the Finance Department, In line with the order, pensioners and family pensioners will receive arrears for the period from July 2024 to December 2024 in cash, to be disbursed in February 2025.

The revised DA will be included in monthly pensions starting from January 2025.The order also specifies that the term “Basic Pension” refers to the pension drawn in the prescribed level, excluding any special allowances. Additionally, any fraction of DA above 50 paisa will be rounded up to the next higher rupee, while fractions below 50 paisa will be disregarded.The order reaffirms that other provisions related to the grant of DA, such as during employment or re-employment where multiple pensions are drawn, will remain unchanged.