ALL INDIA BANK OFFICERS’ CONFEDERATION
(Registered under the Trade Unions Act 1926, Registration No. 3427/ Delhi)
6th Floor, E-Block, Samriddhi Bhavan, 1, Strand Road, Kolkata -700 001
c/o State Bank of India Officers’ Association (Bengal Circle)
Phone: 2210-1234, Fax: (033) 2210-2210

Circular No. 2021/06

Date: 29.01.2021

To All Affiliates (Please Circulate)

DEARNESS ALLOWANCE

The Index Numbers for the quarter ended December 2020 are as under:

Accordingly, Dearness Allowance is payable to Officers on 374 (i.e.341 +33) slabs with effect from 01-02-2021 as against 341 slabs for the previous quarter. The rates of Dearness Allowance at various stages of basic pay are furnished overleaf. The rates worked out are as per the industry level scales up to Scale VII including SBI. Please note that DA of Rs.13.86 is to be added at every stage (difference amount of increase on Learning allowance).

New DA Chart for Bank employees

With greetings,
Yours comradely,
(Soumya Datta)
General Secretary

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According to the 10th Bipartite Settlement for the period from February, March and April 2020, 75.90 percent of the Dearness Allowance (DA) grants to Bank employees. In this regard the Indian Banks Association (IBA) released a circular and the same is reproduced and provided for your information below :

Indian Banks’ Association
HR & Industrial Relations

No.CIR/HR&IR/ 76/D/2019-20/ 8619

February 1, 2020

All Members of the Association (Designated Officers)

Dear Sirs,

Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of February, March & April 2020 under X BPS / Joint Note dated 25.5.2015.

The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (Base 1960= 100) for the quarter ended December 2019 are as follows:-

• October 2019 – 7418.42
• November 2019 – 7486.90
• December 2019 – 7532.55

The average CPI of the above is 7479.29 and accordingly the number of DA slabs are 759 (7479 – 4440 = 3039 / 4 = 759 Slabs) The last quarterly Payment of DA was at 717 Slabs. Hence there is an increase in DA slabs of 42 i.e 759 Slabs for payment of DA for the quarter February, March and April 2020.

AICPIN for December 2019 – Press Release

In terms of clause 7 of the 10th Bipartite Settlement dated 25.05.2015 and clause 3 of the Joint Note dated 25.05.2015, the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to workmen and officer employees for the months of February, March & April 2020 shall be 75.90% of pay. While arriving at dearness allowance payable, decimals from third place may please be ignored.

Yours Faithfully,
sd/-
S K Kakkar
Senior Advisor (HR&IR)

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Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of May, June & July 2019 under X BPS/ Joint Note dated 25.5.2015 Indian Banks’ Association

HR & Industrial Relations
No.CIR/HR&IR/76/D/2019-20/7217

May 2, 2019

All Members of the Association
(Designated Officers)

Dear Sir/Madam,

Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of May, June & July 2019 under X BPS/Joint Note dated 25.5.2015

The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (Base 1960=140} for the quarter ended March 2019 are as follows:-

January 2019 – 7007.55

February 2019 – 7007.55

March 2019 – 7053.20

The average CPI of the above is 7023 and accordingly the number of DA slabs are 645 (7023-4440= 2583/4= 645 Slabs) The last quarterly Payment of DA was at 611 Slabs. Hence there is an increase in DA slabs of 34, i.e 645 Slabs for payment of DA for the quarter May. June & July, 2019

In terms of clause 7 of the 10th Bipartite Settlement dated 25.05.2015 and clause 3 of the Joint Note dated 25.05.2015, the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to workmen and officer employees for the months of May, June & July, 2019 shall be 64.50 % of ‘pay’. While arriving at dearness allowance payable, decimals from third place may please be ignored.

Yours faithfully,
sd/-
S K Kakkar
Senior Advisor (HR&IR)

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Dearness Allowance for Bank Staff and Officers from Nov 2018 to Jan 2019 under 10th Bipartitie Settlement and Joint Note Dated 25.5.2015

DA Orders issued by IBA on 1.11.2018
HR & Industrial Relations

No.CIR/HR&IR/76/D/2018-19/6194

November 1, 2018

All Members of the Association
(Designated Officers)

Dear Sirs,

Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of November, December 2018 & January 2019 under X BPS/ Joint Note dated 25.5.2015

The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (Base 1960=100) for the quarter ended September 2018 are as follows:-

The average CPI of the above is 6871 and accordingly the number of DA slabs are 607 (6871­ – 4440 = 2431 / 4 =  607  Slabs) The last quarterly Payment of DA was at 541 Slabs. Hence there is an increase in DA slabs of 66, i.e 607 Slabs for payment of DA for the quarter Nov, Dec 2018 and January 2019

In terms of clause 7 of the 10th Bipartite Settlement dated 25.05.2015 and clause 3 of the Joint Note dated 25.05.2015, the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to workmen and officer employees for the months of Nov, Dec 2018 & January 2019 shall be 60.7 % of ‘pay’. While arriving at dearness allowance payable, decimals from third place may please be ignored.

Yours faithfully,

S.K Kakkar
Senior Advisor (HR&IR)

Source: http://www.iba.org.in

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Indian Banks Association
HR Industrial Relations

No.CIR/HR&IR/76D/2016-17/1338

November 1, 2016

All Members of the Association
(Designated Officers)

Dear Sirs,

Dearness Allowance Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of November, December 2016 & January 2017 under X BPS/Joint Note dated 25.5.2015

The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (Base 1960-100) for the quarter ended September 2016 are as follows:-

July 2016 : 6391.25

Aug 2016 : 6345.60

Sep 2016 :  6322.77

The average CPI of the above is 653 and accordingly the number of slabs are 478(6353-4440 1913/4 478 Slabs). The last quarterly Payment of DA was at 455 Slabs. Hence there is an increase in DA slabs of 23, i.e.478 Slabs for payment of DA for the quarter Nov, Dec 2016 and January 2017.

In terms of clause 7 of the 10th Bipartite Settlement dated 25.05.2015 and clause 3 of the Joint Note dated 25.05.2015, the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to workmen and officer employees for the months of Nov, Dec 2016 & January 2017 shall be 47.80 % of ‘pay’. While arriving at dearness allowance payable, decimals from third place may please be ignored.

We advise banks to pay the difference between the old and revised salary and allowance to officers on an ad hoc basis, pending amendments to Officers’ Service Regulations.

Yours faithfully

sd/-
K.S.Chauhan
Senior Vice President

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Dearness Allowance – 6 Slabs less from May, 2016

AIBEA published a circular regarding Dearness Allowance after the announcement of CPI(IW) index for the month of March 2016 made by Labour Bureau.

Dearness Allowance – 6 Slabs less from May, 2016

D.A. Rates @ 0.10% per slab for 420 Slabs over 4440 points for all cadre/stages: 42.00%
Note: D.A. and Increase shown here includes Basic Pay and Special Allowance

D.A. Rates for Pensioners (%) – No change

Source: www.aibea.in

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Indian Banks’ Association

HR & Industrial Relations

No.CIR/HR&IR/76/D/2015-16/1159

August 3, 2015

All Members of the Association
(Designated Officers)

Dear Sirs,
Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of August, September & October 2015 under X BPS/ Joint Note dated 25.5.2015

The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (Base 1960=100) for the quarter ended June 2015 are as follows:-

April, 2015  – 5843.43

May, 2015   – 5889.08

June, 2015  – 5957.56

The average CPI of the above is 5896. Consequently, Dearness Allowance payable to employees is for 364 slabs for the period August, September & October 2015 i.e. an increase of 27 slabs over the current level.

In terms of clause 7 of the 10th Bipartite Settlement dated 25.05.2015 and clause 3 of the Joint Note dated 25.05.2015 the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to workmen and officer employees for the months of August, September & October 2015 shall be 36.40% of ‘pay’. While arriving at dearness allowance payable, decimals from third place may please be ignored.

We advise banks to pay the difference between the old and revised salary and allowance to officers on an ad hoc basis, pending amendments to Officers’ Service Regulations.

Yours faithfully,
sd/-
Senior Vice President

PS : The DA Payable under IXth Bipartite Settlement/Joint Note dated 27.04.2010, is @ 114.75% (5896-2836=3060/4 i.e 765 slab @ 0.15% per slab).

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IBA issued circulars regarding increasing the Dearness allowance for bank employees from February to April 2015 and Dearness relief for bank pensioners from Feb to July 2015

Click here to download the IBA circular of DA for employees
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JUST 2 SLABS INCREASE IN DA PAYABLE TO BANK WORKMEN/OFFICERS FOR NEXT QUARTER FEB to APRIL 2015

The AICPIN (IW) Base 2001=100, for the month of December ’14, has been released by Labour Bureau Govt of India, to day, which stood at 253 point which was static from last August 14.

As such, the confirmed All India average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (Base 1960=100) are as follows:

Months CPI (Base 2001=100) CPI (Base1960=100)
October              253        5774.95
November         253        5774.95
December’14   253        5774.95

The average CPI as above, is 5774.Therefore the DA payable to Bank Workmen/Officers for the quarter February ’15 to April’15 will show an increase of 2 slabs at 110.10 %(From existing 109.80%)

While projecting the likely DA for next quarter, earlier we have mentioned the hike in DA would be nominal from Feb onwards.

Kindly note that this is only for information and official circular from IBA in this regard will be expected to be issued shortly.

Details of Calculation:

Average CPI as above 5774
Less Merged Point in 9th BPS 2836
Slabs 2938
Increase in slabs (New slab 734-Old 732) 2
DA % ( 734 x 0.15) 110.10 %

Source: www.paycommissionupdate.blogspot.in

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Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of August, September & October 2014

Indian Banks’ Association
HR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

No.CIR/HR&IR/D/76/D/2014-15/415

1st August, 2014

All Members of the Association
(Designated Officers)

Dear Sir’s,
Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of August, September & October 2014 under IX BPS/Joint Note dt. 27.4.10
The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (Base 1960=100) for the quarter ended June 2014 are as follows:-

The average CPI of the above is 5569.52.

The DA paid for the quarter ended July 2014 was at CPI 5436.00. Hence, there is an increase in CPI of 133.52 points, i.e., increase of 33 slabs over the current level.
Consequently, dearness allowance to employees is payable for 683 slabs for the period August, September & October 2014 i.e. an increase of 33 slabs over the current level.
In terms of clause 7 of the 9th Bipartite Settlement dated 27.04.2010 and clause 3 of the Joint Note dated 27.04.2010, the rate of dearness allowance payable to workmen and officer employees for the months of August, September & October 2014 shall be 102.45% of ‘pay’. While arriving at dearness allowance payable, decimals from third place may please be ignored.
We advise banks to pay the difference between the old and revised salary and allowances to officers on an ad hoc basis, pending amendments to Officers’ Service Regulations.

Yours faithfully,
sd/-
K S Chauhan
Senior Vice President

Source: www.iba.org.in
[http://www.iba.org.in/Documents/DA_for_AugSepOct_2014.pdf]

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