Disparity Reduction Allowance 2022: 15% for BPS-20 to BPS-22 Officers
Finance Division Office Memorandum F. No. 14(1)R-3/2021-299 dated 19 July 2022 conveyed approval to extend Disparity Reduction Allowance-2022 at 15% of basic pay to Federal Government civil employees in BPS-20 to BPS-22, with effect from 1 July 2022, on the same terms and conditions as the memorandum dated 23 February 2022.
Overview
Finance Division Office Memorandum F. No. 14(1)R-3/2021-299 dated 19 July 2022 conveyed approval to extend Disparity Reduction Allowance-2022 at 15% of basic pay to Federal Government civil employees in BPS-20 to BPS-22, with effect from 1 July 2022, on the same terms and conditions as the memorandum dated 23 February 2022.
Key Highlights
- Rate: 15% of basic pay.
- Pay scales: BPS-20 to BPS-22 civil employees of the Federal Government.
- Effective date: 1 July 2022.
- The same terms and conditions in Finance Division O.M. F.No.14(1)R-3/2021-69 dated 23 February 2022 apply.
- The allowance is not admissible to BPS-20 to BPS-22 officers who were granted Executive Allowance under Finance Division O.M. dated 19 July 2022.
- The 23 February 2022 memorandum stands amended to this extent.
Detailed Explanation
Disparity Reduction Allowance 2022 was extended to eligible Federal Government civil employees in BPS-20 to BPS-22 through Finance Division Office Memorandum F. No. 14(1)R-3/2021-299 dated 19 July 2022. The memorandum provides a rate of 15% of basic pay with effect from 1 July 2022, subject to the earlier terms and express exclusions.
Disparity Reduction Allowance 2022: Key Details
- Rate: 15% of basic pay.
- Pay scales: BPS-20 to BPS-22 civil employees of the Federal Government.
- Effective date: 1 July 2022.
- The same terms and conditions in Finance Division O.M. F.No.14(1)R-3/2021-69 dated 23 February 2022 apply.
- The allowance is not admissible to BPS-20 to BPS-22 officers who were granted Executive Allowance under Finance Division O.M. dated 19 July 2022.
- The 23 February 2022 memorandum stands amended to this extent.
Eligibility and Application
This July 2022 memorandum extends the earlier DRA-2022 arrangement to civil employees in BPS-20 to BPS-22. It contains an express exclusion for officers who were granted Executive Allowance under the separate Finance Division memorandum dated 19 July 2022. The 23 February 2022 memorandum was amended to that extent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DRA rate for BPS-20 to BPS-22 under this memorandum?
15% of basic pay.
From when is it effective?
1 July 2022.
Can an officer drawing Executive Allowance also receive this DRA?
No. The memorandum expressly excludes officers in BPS-20 to BPS-22 who were granted Executive Allowance under the cited 19 July 2022 memorandum.
Which earlier memorandum is amended?
The Finance Division memorandum dated 23 February 2022, No.14(1)R-3/2021-69.
Related EmployeesDesk Resources
Official Finance Division Office Memorandum
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