In continuation of Ministry of Railway's letter No.PC-V/97/I/7/14 dated 17.11.2008, [PC-VI/48, RBE No. 179/2008] revising rates of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01.07.2008 in respect of Railway Servants who continue to draw their pay and emoluments in the pre-revised scales of pay [V CPC Scale], the rates of Dearness admissible to this category of employees shall be enhanced from the existing 54% to 64% w.e.f. 01.01.2009. All other conditions as laid down in the Board’s letter dated 17.11.2008 ibid will continue to apply.
The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance for the month of January and February, 2009 shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary of March, 2009 and no honorarium is payable for preparing separate bill for this purpose.
This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.