The increased DA will be applicable from April 1, 2024. Government employees will receive the increased DA starting from April instead of May, with the adjustment reflected in their July salary.

The cabinet commended the swift and coordinated response of government departments, local administration, NGOs, and individuals involved in recovery, evacuation, and relief efforts.

Special chief secretary (finance) Shamsher Singh Rawat issued a government order (GO) for the release of DA to government employees for the period from July 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021.

With this development, the total component of the Karnataka government employees will go up from 38.75 per cent to 42.5 per cent of their basic salary.

The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs 12,869 crore per annum. The impact would be Rs 15,014 crore during the year 2024-25 (January 2024 to February 2025).

Just ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Gujarat government on Thursday announced a 4 per cent hike in DA for its employees and pensioners.