Grant of Dearness allowance to the State Government employees of West Bengal
The West Bengal State Government has decided to issue Dearness allowance to its employees from 1.1.2012. Memorandum has been published by the Finance Department regarding the subject of granting dearness allowance, employees drawing basic pay (i.e.Band Pay, Grade Pay, NPA, if any) upto Rs.80,000 shall draw Dearness allowance @ 45% with effect from January 01, 2012. The calculation of Dearness allowance shall be made taking into account the revised Band Pay, Grade Pay and NPA, if any, but shall not include any other types of pay.
CABINET APPROVES 8% HIKE IN DEARNESS ALLOWANCE FOR CG EMPLOYEES

