Dearness Relief (DR) Arrears Calculator for Central Government Pensioners
DR Dearness Relief Loss Pension Calculator for Govt Pensioners: The central government has recently announced the postponement of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for its employees and pensioners from 1.1.2020 to June 2021, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. This has impacted all central government employees, pensioners, and family members for a period of 18 months. Although the finance ministry has lifted the suspension, arrears for the suspended period will not be released yet. Various Unions, Federations, and JCM Staff sides have demanded immediate release of arrears. To assist employees and pensioners in calculating their arrears for the past 18 months based on their basic salary, we are providing a simple and easy-to-use online tool – the DR (Dearness Relief) Arrears Calculator for CG Pensioners.
Pension Arrears Calculation 2021
- 1st January 2020 to 30th June 2020: 21% of Basic Pension
- 1st July 2020 to 30th December 2020: 24% of Basic Pension
- 1st January 2021 to 30th June 2021: 28% of Basic Pension
Check: DA Arrears Calculator (January 2020 to June 2021) for Central Govt Employees
COVID-19 Impact on Govt Pensioners
It is anticipated that the Dearness Relief for the two payment periods spanning from July to December 2020 and January to June 2021 will amount to 3% of the fundamental pension. However, it is important to note that expectations may vary. Provided below is a comprehensive reference table for all retirees falling within pay levels 1 to 5. The table facilitates a basic estimation of the reduction in Dearness Relief during the stagnant period lasting one and a half years, from January 2020 to June 2021.
DR Dearness Relief Loss Pension Calculator for Govt Pensioners
The Union Cabinet Committee has granted approval for a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees, pensioners, and family pensioners starting from July 2021, bringing the total Dearness Allowance to 31%. Additionally, the Department of Expenditure has issued directives for the release of 28% Dearness Relief for Central Government Pensioners, effective July 1, 2021. [Click to view order]
Also check: 7th CPC Pension Calculation
18 Months DR Arrears Table
Month | Year | Freeze DR% | Actual DR% |
January | 2020 | 17% | 21% |
February | 2020 | 17% | 21% |
March | 2020 | 17% | 21% |
April | 2020 | 17% | 21% |
May | 2020 | 17% | 21% |
June | 2020 | 17% | 21% |
July | 2020 | 17% | 24% |
August | 2020 | 17% | 24% |
September | 2020 | 17% | 24% |
October | 2020 | 17% | 24% |
November | 2020 | 17% | 24% |
December | 2020 | 17% | 24% |
January | 2021 | 17% | 28% |
February | 2021 | 17% | 28% |
March | 2021 | 17% | 28% |
April | 2021 | 17% | 28% |
May | 2021 | 17% | 28% |
June | 2021 | 17% | 28% |
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