Similar to the last two years, the DA for state government employees might be announced during the budget session
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Ongoing DA tug-of-war
A long-standing dispute over DA continues between the state government and its employees, involving legal battles and protests
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DA announcement amidst uncertainty
Speculation is rife among government employees about another DA announcement. Speculation about a DA announcement during the budget arises from the government's similar announcements in the past two years
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Discussions on DA rate
Sources suggest a potential 4% DA increase in the budget, although no official confirmation has been made
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18% DA under 6th Pay Commission
A 4% increase would bring the total DA to 18% under the 6th Pay Commission. Last year's 4% DA increase fuels expectations for a similar announcement this year
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Current DA rate
Employees currently receive 14% DA under the 6th Pay Commission, following a 3% increase in 2023. A 39% DA gap exists between central and state government employees, leading to protests
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8th Pay Commission
The central government's recommendation of the 8th Pay Commission has caused discontent among state employees still under the 6th Pay Commission
