The Union Cabinet, last month approved a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) under the 7th Pay ...

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6614.04 crore per annum. This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the seventh Central Pay Commission, an official release said.