Telangana | Release of two DA instalments to delay implementation of revised pay scales?

Release of two out of five pending installments of Dearness Allowance (DA) will entail expenditure of ₹2,500 crore for Telangana government. A view of Telangana State Secretariat. File | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL

The Telangana Government has partly conceded the persistent demand from the employees for implementation of hike in dearness allowance (DA) due since July 2023 by announcing release of two out of five pending instalments of State DA.

But the announcement has raised doubts on the implementation of the impending revised pay scales. Release of the pending five DA instalments, due from July 1, 2023, would have resulted in enhancement of salaries by 15.43%. But the government has released two instalments amounting to around 5% reportedly imposing ₹2,500 crore burden on the exchequer.

What are Dearness Allowances?

They are allowances to offset rising costs. DAs are part of salaries.

How often should it be increased?

Twice a year: every January and July

How many DAs are pending for Telangana government employees and from when?

Five DAs are pending, from July 1, 2023 to January, 2026

What is Pay Revision?

It is the revision of salaries of the government employees, once every five years based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) and other factors.