Allowance

Dearness Allowance The Dearness Allowance (DA) is paid to Central Government employees to adjust the cost of living and to protect their Basic Pay from erosion in the real value on account of inflation. Presently, DA is based on the All India Consumer Price Index (Industrial Workers). The JCM-Staff Side has suggested that the existing […]

Court Allowance Court Allowance is granted to Legal Officers in National Investigation Agency (NIA) to meet the miscellaneous expenditure incurred in court. The present rates are ₹1,500 pm to Public Prosecutor and Sr.Public Prosecutor, and ₹2,000 pm to Dy.Legal Advisor. No demands have been received regarding this allowance. Analysis and Recommendations The Commission does not […]

Cost of Living Allowance This allowance is payable to employees recruited locally by MEA in foreign countries to compensate for the effect of inflation. No demands have been received regarding this allowance. Analysis and Recommendations  This allowance is administered by MEA taking local factors into consideration. Hence, status quo is recommended.

Composite Personal Maintenance Allowance (CPMA) Composite Personal Maintenance Allowance (CPMA) is granted to PBORs of Defence Forces to take care of their daily needs. The existing rates are as follows: Hair Cutting Allowance 30 Washing Allowance 90 Soap Toilet Allowance 30 Clothing Maintenance Allowance 30 Rum Allowance Peace Areas 45 Field Areas below 3000 ft […]

Compensatory (Construction or Survey Allowance) It is granted to Railway servants employed on construction or survey projects. It is ordinarily granted for ‘new lines’ or ‘restorations’ or ‘surveys’ or ‘doubling’ (with Railway Board’s approval). The present rates are: Grade Pay > ₹5400 Others ₹1500 pm ₹1000 pm