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Centre raises DR for pensioners to 63% from July 1
The Story in Brief
The Central Government has increased Dearness Relief (DR) for central government pensioners and family pensioners from 60 per cent to 63 per cent of their basic pension, effective retrospectively from July 1, 2026. The decision, approved by the President, was communicated through an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare on November 4.
The revised rates will cover all Central Government pensioners and family pensioners, including retired and family beneficiaries of the Armed Forces, civilian pensioners paid from Defence Service Estimates, Railway pensioners and All India Service pensioners. Those receiving provisional pension will also be covered.
The memorandum directs Accountant General offices and authorised pension-disbursing banks to arrange payments under the revised rates without waiting for further instructions. Any DR payment involving a fraction of a rupee will be rounded up to the next higher rupee.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The 3 percentage-point DR hike directly raises the monthly pension for about 68 lakh central government pensioners and family pensioners. The retrospective effective date of July 1, 2026 means beneficiaries are due arrears for the four months since then. The memorandum's directive to banks to act without further instructions signals an intent to avoid payment delays. The rounding-up clause, while minor in per-person terms, ensures no pensioner loses a fractional rupee.
Source: kashmirlife.net
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