Freezer of Dearness Allowance to PSUs employees

In view of the crisis arising out of COVID-19, it has been decided that additional installments of Dearness Allowance payable to Employees of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) drawing pay as per 2017, 2007, 1997, 1992 & 1987 IDA pay revision guidelines, due from October 1, 2020 will not be paid. The additional installments of Dearness Allowances due from January 1, 2021 and April 1, 2021, will also not be paid. However, Dearness Allowance at current rates (w.e.f. July 1, 2020) will continue to be paid.