DA Hike: Benefits Of 55% dearness allowance will be provided, these orders have been issued

Haryana Employee DA: Government employees of Haryana have some good news. Employees of Haryana on deputation in Chandigarh have been allowed to opt for DA that is applicable to them, which means these employees shall now receive Dearness Allowance (DA) at par with Haryana Government’s rates. As per the notification issued by Chandigarh Administration on July 9, all Administrative Secretaries / Heads of Departments / offices have been informed regarding the modification of DA for employees of Haryana State who are on deputation in Chandigarh Administration.What is noted in the order In fact, a good number of Haryana government employees are currently working in the Chandigarh Administration on Deputation, so for the first time the Chandigarh Administration has opted to provide Dearness Allowance (DA) options to employees working on deputation. Under this option, the employees from Haryana in the Chandigarh Administration opted for the DA of their state. As a result, those employees with 40 percent quota, i.e. the employees on deputation from Haryana, will be entitled to the benefit of 55 percent DA for the month of July. On the other hand, DA facility will not apply to the employees with 60 percent quota, i.e. the employees of Punjab.Changes to the Arrears The DA Arrears will be settled from the salary expenditures of 2025-26 year and only if the departments have funds. It will only be applicable for those who are employees of Haryana government and are on deputation to Chandigarh Administration and are drawing salary in accordance with their Haryana designation. In case employees opt for DA of their state, then they will get the sanctioned Leave of absence as per the policy of the administration. This circular has been released by the Chandigarh Administration as mentioned in the Finance Department (Accounts Branch) dated 9 July 2025. It has been acknowledged by the Planning and Finance Officer on behalf of the Finance Secretary. Dearness Allowance Rate As from 1 January 2023 38% to 42% 1 July 2023 42% to 46% 1 January 2024 46% to 50% 1 July 2024 50% to 53% 1 January 2025 53% to 55%