After the Gujarat government’s order to issue a 4% hike in dearness relief (DR) in March, the additional amount from January to June 2024 will be paid to the pensioners in three instalments from August to October 2024.

The calculation of the eligible amount of DR in each case will be the responsibility of the pension distribution authority. Pensioners in the state receiving pensions under the 7th pay commission will get this additional benefit.

Pensioners were given an interim increase of 46% of basic salary, which will be increased to 50% from January 2024. The difference amount of the proposed interim increase from January to June will be paid in instalments.

Similarly, the first instalment will be paid in August with July’s pension, the second instalment in September with August’s pension, and the third instalment in October with September’s pension.

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