Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has approved a significant financial boost for the state’s workforce, providing early festive relief to government employees and their families.
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The Revision: The DA and DR rates, which were previously at 55% of the basic pay/pension, have been enhanced to 58%. This adjustment follows the established pattern of mirroring the Union Government’s cost-of-living adjustments.
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Effective Date & Arrears:
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Applicability: The new rates are effective from July 1, 2025.
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Payment Schedule: The increased allowance will be paid with the October 2025 salary.
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Arrears: Arrears for the months of July, August, and September 2025 will be disbursed in November 2025.
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Disbursement Schedule: To assist with Diwali shopping, the government has ordered that salaries and pensions for the month of October be released by October 28-30, ahead of the traditional end-of-month cycle.
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Financial Impact: This decision will put an additional annual burden of approximately ₹500-600 crore on the state exchequer. However, officials stated that the state’s revenue growth allows for this vital support to maintain the real income of employees against inflation.
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Who is Covered: The order applies to all regular state government employees, those on the 7th Pay Commission structure, as well as IAS, IPS, and IFS officers serving in the Haryana cadre.
Official Quote: “Our employees are the backbone of the state’s administration. By ensuring they receive their revised allowances before Diwali, we want to ensure every government household celebrates the festival with joy and financial security,” said a spokesperson for the Finance Department.
