Srinagar, Jan. 27 -- According to an order issued by the Principal Secretary Finance Department, the government employees working in regular pay levels under 7th Pay Commission recommendations, will be paid Dearness Allowance at a revised rate of 53 percent of Basic Pay from the existing 50 percent of Basic Pay. Revised rate will be effective from July 1, 2024, it added.

"The term 'Basic Pay' in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed level in the pay matrix as per 7th Pay Commission recommendations, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay etc," the order reads.

The arrears on account of additional installment of Dearness Allowance with effect from July, 2024 to December, 2024 shall be paid in...