This round of DA hike revision could come ahead of the formal setup of the 8th Pay Commission. (Photo source: NDTV Profit) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

There could be a good news for the central government employees and pensioners, as the wait for hike in dearness allowance and dearness relief could end soon.

The government may approve the increase in DA and DR, while also approving the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Pay Commission, before Diwali, according to an NDTV India report.

The clearance of ToR will lead to the formal constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, which would then meet with several stakeholders before recommending the fitment factor and other allowances for salary revision.

Meanwhile, the DA and DR, aimed at offsetting the im

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