Srinagar, Jan. 28 -- The government has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners to 53%, effective from July 1, 2024.As per an order issued by the J&K Government Finance Department, the government employees working under the 7th Pay Commission recommendations will now receive DA at 53% of their Basic Pay, up from the previous rate of 50%.The term "Basic Pay" in the revised pay structure refers to the pay drawn in the prescribed level in the Pay Matrix as per the 7th Pay Commission recommendations, excluding special pay and other allowances.The arrears for the additional DA installment from July 2024 to December 2024 will be paid in February 2025, and the revised rates will form part of the monthly salary from...