The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry's Office Memorandum No 1(1)/(2009)-E-II (B) dated 13.3.2009, on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide that the DA payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 22% to 27% w.e.f 1.7.2009.
2. The provisions contained in paras 3,4 and 5 of this Ministry;s OM No 1(3)/2008 -E-II (B) dated 29.8.2008, shall continued to be applicable while regulating DA under these orders.
3. The addtional installment of DA paybale under these orders shall be paid in cash to all Central Government employees.
4. These orders shall also apply to all the Civilian employees paid from Defence Service Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Service Estimates. In regard to Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.
5. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue after consultation with the CAG of India.
Sd/. (R. Prem Anand), Under Secretary to the Government of India
