In G.O (P) No.91/2008/Fin dated 16/02/2008 Government have ordered 6% revision of DA with effect from 01/07/2007. With this revision the revised DA payable will be 32% in the case of State Government Employees, Teachers, Staff of Aided Schools, Private Colleges and Polytechnics, Full Time employees borne on the contingent and work charged establishments and employees of Local Bodies.
In the case of Teachers coming under UGC/AICTE/Medical Education Scheme (in whose case DA upto 50% has been converted as Dearness Pay) the revised D.A payable, after present 6% increase, will be 41%.
The revised rate of DA due from 01/07/2007 (additional 6%) will be paid in cash with the salary due for the month of February 2008 onwards. The arrear for the period from 01/07/2007 to 31/01/2008 will be drawn and credited to the PF account of the employee along with the salary bill for the month of February 2008 to August 2008.