Grant of Dearness Relief to State Gov’t Pensioners
The state government has decided to provide a grant of dearness relief to pensioners. This relief will benefit those retired employees who have served the government with dedication and commitment. The grant will help them to cope with the rising cost of living due to inflation and other economic factors. State authorities have recognized the importance of ensuring the well-being of their former employees and have taken necessary measures to fulfill their responsibilities towards them. This grant is a small but significant step towards acknowledging and honoring the contributions of pensioners.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
FIANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)
No.F.6(3)FD (Rules)/2017
Jaipur, dated: 22.2.2019
ORDER
Subject: – Grant of Dearness Relief to State Government Pensioners.
The Governor is pleased to order that the existing rate of Dearness Relief sanctioned vide Finance Department Order of even number dated 10-09-2018 to the State Government Pensioners who are in receipt of superannuation, retiring, invalid, compensation, family and extraordinary pension etc. shall be revised from 9% to 12% with effect from 01-01-2019.
For the purpose of this order
(i) Pension/Famiiy Pension in the case of pre-01-01-2016 retirees and where Family Pension was sanctioned prior to 01-01-2016, means the Revised Pension or Revised Family Pension, as the case may be, effective from 01-01-2016 in terms of Finance Department Memorandum No. F.12(6)FD(Rules)/2017 dated 30-10-2017 as amended vide Order No. F.12(6)FD(Rules)/ 2017 dated 09-12-2017 and F.12(6)FD(Rules)/ 2017 Pt.-I dated 06-06-2018.
(ii) In the case of pensioners who retire from service on or after 01-01-2017 or where family pension is sanctioned for the first time on or after 01-01-2017, Pension/Famiiy Pension means the Basic Pension/Basic Family Pension, as the case may be, in terms of Finance Department Notification No. F.12(6)FD(Rules)/ 2017 dated 30-10-2017 as amended vide Order No. F.12(6)FD(Rules)/ 2017 dated 09-12-2017.
(iii) Dearness Relief will also be admissible on the additional quantum of pension / family pension allowed to the pensioners who have attained the age of 80 years and above.
(iv) Payment of Dearness Relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.
(v) Other provisions governing grant of dearness relief to pensioners1 such as regulation of dearness relief during employment/re- employment, regulation of dearness relief where more than one pension is drawn etc., will remain unchanged.
(vi) This order shall also be applicable in case of Pensioners/Family Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension.
(vii) This order shall not be applicable in case of Old Age Pensions, Political Pensions or any other kind of similar pensions, which are not related to the service rendered under Government.
(viii) Dearness Relief at revised rates as above would also be admissible to pensioners who retired/retire from service of Panchayat Samiti or Zila Parishad and whose Pension Payment Orders have been issued by the Director, Local Fund Audit Department or Director, Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare Department, Rajasthan, Jaipur.
(ix) The payment of arrears of Dearness Relief shall be made after 01-04-2019.
By order of the Governor,
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(S.K. Solanki)
Special Secretary, Finance (Exp.)
What is Dearness Relief?
Dearness Relief is a component of pension paid to retired employees to help them cope with inflation and rising living costs.
Who grants Dearness Relief to State Government Pensioners?
The state government is responsible for granting Dearness Relief to its pensioners.
What is the purpose of the Grant of Dearness Relief to State Government Pensioners?
The grant of Dearness Relief aims to provide financial support to retired state government employees to maintain their standard of living.
How frequently is Dearness Relief granted?
Dearness Relief is usually granted twice a year, in January and July, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).