However, the central employees may get much more than anticipated as ‘Holi gift’ this year, as per latest media reports. Apart from the next round of DA hike under 7th Pay Commission rules, government employees stand to receive an increase in Fitment Factor, and the big one, success in the long-standing 18-month-old DA arrears demand. Nevertheless, media sources claim that the government may decide on the ask by employees union in March. However, employees’ side has been pressing regarding payment of arrears for the 18-month time between January 2020 and June 2021. It has already been reported quoting Employees Union officials that DA is likely to be hiked by 4 percent.

Source: dna February 13, 2023 19:01 UTC