Central Government employees and pensioners across India are eagerly awaiting the declaration of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) effective from July 1, 2025. The Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers has written an urgent letter to Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, expressing serious concerns over the unprecedented delay in announcing the DA/DR installment that should have been declared by now.
The confederation has highlighted the growing discontent among employees and pensioners due to the non-declaration of the due DA/DR installment from July 1, 2025. Typically, such declarations are made in the last week of September, with three months of arrears paid in the first week of October. However, this time, the delay has created significant anxiety among the beneficiaries.
Additionally, with the approaching Durga Puja festival, employees are also awaiting the declaration of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) and Ad-hoc Bonus. The confederation has requested immediate intervention from the Finance Minister to ensure timely issuance of these important orders.
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION FROM CONFEDERATION
Below is the complete official letter sent to the Finance Minister:
CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS
North Avenue New Delhi-110001
President: Rupak Sarkar
09433310200
Secretary General: S.B. Yadav
07905282373 / 07752829874
Ref: Confd. Bonus-DA-DR/2024-25
Dated – 23.09.2025
To
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
Hon’ble Finance Minister
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
North Block, New Delhi – 110001
Sub: DECLARATION OF DA/DR, PLB AND ADHOC BONUS – REG.
Respected Madam,
I would like to draw your kind attention towards non declaration of the due installment of DA/DR w.e.f. from 01-07-2025, normally it used to be declared in the last week of September and three months arrears paid in first week of October. Severe discontent is there amongst employees and pensioners, over the delay in Announcement of the same.
Similarly, Durga Puja festival is approaching and the PLB and Adhoc Bonus too, are to be declared.
The Confederation seeks your immediate intervention in the above matter and request you to kindly cause the Declaration/Issuance of DA/DR order’s and the Bonus order’s, timely.
With profound regards
Yours Sincerely
Sd/-
(S.B. Yadav)
Secretary General
What This Means for Central Government Employees
This official communication represents the voice of lakhs of central government employees and pensioners who are affected by this delay. The DA/DR is a crucial component of their compensation package, helping them cope with inflation and rising living costs.
The delay in DA/DR declaration is particularly concerning as it affects:
- Current central government employees
- Central government pensioners
- Railway employees and pensioners
- Defence personnel and pensioners
- Other central government organizations
Employees and pensioners are advised to stay tuned for updates as the government is expected to respond to this urgent appeal soon.
Original Source: Declaration of DA/DR from 01.07.2025, PLB and Adhoc Bonus