Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces 2% Dearness Allowance Hike
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has announced a 2% increase in the Dearness Allowance for government employees and teachers. This decision raises the allowance to 60% and comes shortly after his trust vote win.
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Tamil Nadu govt employees get 2% DA hike as CM Vijay raises allowance to 60%
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a 2% dearness allowance hike for state government employees and teachers, raising it from 58% to 60% effective January 1. This decision, benefiting approximately 16 lakh individuals, aligns with the Union government's revision and will incur an additional annual expenditure of ₹1,230 crore for the state exchequer.
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The DA has been increased from 58 per cent to 60 per cent with effect from January 1, 2026, according to an official release.
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The move is expected to benefit nearly 16 lakh government employees, teachers, pensioners, and family pensioners across the state. Despite the extra cost, the hike was given in view of their welfare, the government said.
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