The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoP&PW) has announced an enhancement in Dearness Relief (DR) for CPF beneficiaries receiving basic ex-gratia payment under the 5th Central Pay Commission (5th CPC) series, effective from 01.07.2024. This DR hike benefits central government pensioners and ex-employees covered under the Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) scheme. Stay updated with the latest pension news, 5th CPC DR orders, and government notifications for ex-gratia beneficiaries.

No. 42/02/2024-P&PW (D)
भारत सरकार
कार्मिक, लोक शिकायत और पेंशन मंत्रालय
(पेंशन एवं पेंशन भोगी कल्‍याण विभाग)

तीसरी मंजिल, लोकनायक भवन
खान मार्केट, नई दिल्‍ली-110003
दिनांक: 11.04.2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of Dearness Relief in the 5th CPC series effective from 01.07.2024 to CPF beneficiaries in receipt of basic ex-gratia payment – reg

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM 42/02/2024- P&PW(D) dated 09.08.2024 and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief admissible to the CPF beneficiaries in receipt of basic ex-gratia payment in the 5th CPC series shall be enhanced w.e.f 01.07.2024 in the following manner:-

1. The surviving CPF beneficiaries who have retired from service between the period 18.11.1960 and 31.12.1985. and are entitled to basic ex-gratia @ Rs.3000, Rs.1000, Rs.750 & Rs.650 for Group A, B, C & D respectively w.e.f 4th June,2013 vide OM No. 1/10/2012-P&PW(E) dtd. 27th June, 2013 shall now be entitled to enhanced Dearness Relief from 443% of the basic ex-gratia to 455% of the basic ex-gratia w.e.f 01.07.2024.
2. The following categories of CPF beneficiaries shall be entitled to enhanced Dearness Relief from 435% of the basic ex-gratia to 447% of the basic ex-gratia w.e.f 01.07.2024:-

(a) The widows and eligible dependent children of the deceased CPF beneficiary who had retired from service prior to 01.01.1986 or who had died while in service prior to 01.01.1986 and are entitled to revised ex-gratia @ Rs.645/-p.m w.e.f 04 June, 2013 vide OM No 1/10/2012-P&PW(E) dated 27th June,2013.

(b) Central Government employees who had retired on CPF benefits before 18.11.1960 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 654/-, Rs.659/-, Rs.703/- and Rs.965/-.

2. Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

3, It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized Danks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case.

4. In so far as the persons serving in Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.

5. This issues in pursuance of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 1/6(2)/2024-E.1l(B) dated O7th November, 2024.

6. Hindi version will follow.

(सोनिका खट्टटर)
अवर सचिव, भारत सरकार

1. All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India
2. C&AG of India, UPSC. etc. as per standard endorsement list.
3. Chief Secretaries and AGs of all States/UTs.
4. CMDs/CPPCs of all authorised Pension Disbursing Banks
5. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) – For information.

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