Govt revises HRA under 7th CPC, benefits over 7.5 lakh employees

The government has approved revised House Rent Allowance (HRA) rates under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), effective from July 1, 2017. HRA will be 24%, 16%, and 8% for X, Y, and Z cities, with a minimum payout of Rs 5,400, Rs 3,600, and Rs 1,800, benefiting over 7.5 lakh employees. While the 7th CPC recommended revising HRA when Dearness Allowance (DA) reaches 50% and 100%, the government has decided to revise it at 25% and 50% DA, ensuring earlier benefits.