The central government has made a number of key announcements with the intention to give aid to Central Government workers and pensioners. These will undoubtedly benefit 52 lakh central workers of the nation and about 60 lakh central government pensioners. The newest one is the delay of hikes in Dearness Allowance(DA) and Dearness Relief (DR).
1. DA and DR hike
The government has additional delayed its resolution to provide a hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for lakhs of central workers and pensioners. It was earlier supposed to return in July however now it has been postponed until September.
2. Traveling Allowance (TA)
The central government has additionally made many announcements for retired workers. Retired workers will now have to provide particulars of their TA for 180 days. Earlier this time restrict was 60 days. This new rule has come into impact from June 15.
3. House Building Advance (HBA)
The central government has issued a brand new guideline concerning House Building Advance i.e. HBA. In July 2020, the central government had decreased the rate of interest of HBA to 7.9 p.c which will stay relevant until 31 March 2022.
4. Pension slip will be out there on electronic mail, WhatsApp and SMS
Central government pensioners will not should go to banks for pension slips. The Central Government has directed the pension issuing banks to ship the pension slips of the pensioners via their electronic mail, WhatsApp and SMS. The new rule has come into impact from July 1.
5. Relief concerning pension
According to the brand new guidelines of household pension, the pension facility will begin as quickly because the dying certificates is obtained. Subsequent formalities could be accomplished later additionally. In this manner the household will get monetary assist.
6. Relaxation in CEA Claims
The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT) has given an enormous aid to the central government workers. Under this, the principles for claiming Child Education Allowance (CEA Claim Rule) have been relaxed. Self-certification from the involved workers for CEA declare and in addition via printout of consequence/report card/e-mail/SMS of charge fee within the prescribed method.
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