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Which component of pay is not included in the computation of leave salary for those drawing pay in pre-authorized scales?

  • Basic pay
  • Personal pay
  • Dearness pay (correct)
  • Special pay

What is the maximum percentage of pay that can be considered as average running allowance for leave salary calculation?

  • 100%
  • 50%
  • 60%
  • 75% (correct)

During unpaid holidays, what rate of dearness allowance is applicable to workshop staff?

  • 75% of the full rate
  • Full rate applicable (correct)
  • No allowance
  • 50% of the full rate

How is the dearness allowance for a railway servant on leave preparatory to retirement determined if they concurrently hold a new appointment?

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Under which circumstance is dearness allowance admissible to railway servants during study leave?

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Who does the Railway Servants Dearness Allowance Rules apply to?

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Which of the following is considered as 'Pay' under these rules?

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What does the term 'running allowance' refer to in the context of pay for Dearness Allowance?

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For retired Military Pensioners re-employed in railway positions, how is Dearness Allowance calculated?

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How much of the running allowance can be included in the pay for calculating Dearness Allowance for certain staff?

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What limit is placed on the total earnings for re-employed staff concerning Dearness Allowance?

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Which of the following groups is excluded from the application of these rules?

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What is one criterion for including pension in the pay of re-employed pensioners?

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Which allowances are excluded from the calculation of dearness allowance?

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Who is not considered a whole-time railway servant under the stated rules?

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What is the base index used for calculating compensation for price rise?

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To what extent is the compensation neutralized for employees with basic pay up to Rs. 3500?

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Which of the following is NOT included when determining eligibility for dearness allowance?

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When is the compensation for price rise typically paid with salary?

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Which category of employees is specifically excluded from the definition of whole-time railway servants?

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What compensation level applies if the price rise is above the 12-month index average of 608?

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Which of the following groups is included under 'whole-time railway servant'?

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What element of remuneration must be shown distinctly according to provided scales of allowance?

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What is the dearness allowance for a pay exceeding $150 but not exceeding $200?

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What condition must be met for contract officers to receive dearness allowance?

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For a pay of Rs. 900, how much additional dearness allowance is sanctioned?

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Which of the following pay ranges does not exceed the amount for an allowance of 85?

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What is the additional dearness allowance for a pay that is less than Rs. 60?

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For a pay between Rs. 100 and Rs. 160, how much additional dearness allowance is provided?

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If a pay is above Rs. 2250, how is the additional dearness allowance determined?

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What dearness allowance is granted for a pay exceeding Rs. 330 but below Rs. 900?

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Which of the following statements about adhoc rates of pay is true?

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What dearness allowance is applicable to a pay exceeding Rs. 50 but not exceeding Rs. 100?

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Who is eligible for the allowance while drawing civilian rates of pay?

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How is the allowance for railway servants with varying rates of pay determined?

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What is the basis for determining the allowance when a railway servant joins or leaves service in a month?

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Under which condition can a railway servant in foreign service draw dearness allowance from a foreign employer?

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What happens to the dearness allowance of a railway servant during the first six months of deputation out of India?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding dearness allowance and foreign allowance?

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What entitlement does a railway servant under suspension receive in addition to subsistence allowance?

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What determines the dearness allowance for a railway servant on leave with leave salary?

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How is the allowance affected during a railway servant's leave in India?

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What is a key factor in determining the allowance for a railway servant on deputation out of India?

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Which type of staff is not included in the application of the Railway Servants Dearness Allowance Rules?

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What is the condition for including pension when calculating the pay of re-employed pensioners?

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Which of the following elements is expressly excluded from being treated as pay for the grant of Dearness Allowance?

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In what situation is the dearness allowance granted on the basis of the pay of the post only for retired Military Pensioners?

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What is the maximum proportion of running allowance that can be included in the pay for calculating Dearness Allowance for certain staff?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes how dearness allowance is affected during the re-employment of railway servants?

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How is dearness allowance treated for re-employed staff from Quasi-Govt. bodies?

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What happens to the computation of dearness allowance for retired railway servants who are re-employed?

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What element of compensation is explicitly excluded from the calculation of dearness allowance?

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For a pay exceeding $300 but not exceeding $500, what is the dearness allowance sanctioned?

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What index is used as a basis for granting compensation for price rise to railway employees?

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What additional dearness allowance is provided for those with a pay above Rs. 2250?

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How much compensation is allowed for employees drawing basic pay up to Rs. 3500?

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What is the range of pay that qualifies for an additional dearness allowance of Rs. 60?

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Which category of railway staff is explicitly noted as not eligible for dearness allowance?

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Which group of officers is eligible for dearness allowance during specified periods without prior contractual provisions?

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When is the compensation for price rise typically paid to employees?

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For pay exceeding Rs. 150 but not exceeding Rs. 200, what is the dearness allowance rate?

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What is a key factor in determining the eligibility for dearness allowance concerning foreign government payments?

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What is the additional dearness allowance for a pay of Rs. 245?

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How is the amount of dearness allowance defined for employees with a salary exceeding Rs. 330 but below Rs. 900?

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What aspect of remuneration must be distinctly shown according to the rules?

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What dearness allowance is sanctioned to officers on adhoc rates of pay who have previous allowances considered in their pay fixation?

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Which of the following groups represents people who are categorized as whole-time railway servants?

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For a pay range exceeding Rs. 500 but not exceeding Rs. 750, what is the corresponding dearness allowance?

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What is the dearness allowance for a pay of Rs. 60?

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Under which condition is the dearness allowance not applicable for officers on adhoc rates of pay?

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What is the basis for calculating the dearness allowance during study leave for railway servants?

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Under what circumstances can the dearness allowance not be granted during leave preparatory to retirement?

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What portion of the running allowance is included in the average pay computation for those on pre-authorized scales of pay?

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What happens to the dearness allowance during unpaid holidays for workshop staff?

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How is the dearness allowance treated for re-employed railway servants who are simultaneously on leave preparatory to retirement?

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How is the allowance determined for a railway servant leaving service in the course of a month?

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What condition must be met for a railway servant on deputation out of India to receive dearness allowance?

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What is required for a railway servant in foreign service to draw dearness allowance from their foreign employer?

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What happens to the dearness allowance of a railway servant who is under suspension?

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During which period does a railway servant draw dearness allowance at a rate they would have if not on deputation out of India?

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What is the dearness allowance during leave with pay for a railway servant based on?

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What influences the determination of the dearness allowance for railway servants with varying rates of pay during a month?

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What happens if a railway servant on deputation is posted to a specified post out of India?

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What is one criterion for determining the amount of dearness allowance for railway servants on leave?

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What type of allowance is not admissible with the foreign allowance for railway servants?

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Railway Servants Dearness Allowance Rules

Rules that govern the computation of Dearness Allowance for railway employees.

Application of rules

Applies to all full-time railway employees, including temporary staff, except those covered by other orders (e.g., state railway employees).

Pay (context of DA)

Includes basic pay, pension/pensionary benefits and other retirement benefits from previous employment, subject to specific conditions.

Running Allowance (DA)

Not considered as part of pay for DA purposes (general rule). For those with pre-authorized scales - it's a maximum of 75% of pay.

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Re-employed pensioners DA

Re-employed pensioners may have their DA based on re-employment pay + pension/pensionary benefits, but the maximum is the scale of the post.

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Retired military pensioners DA

Their DA is calculated solely on their post's pay, excluding their military pension.

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Partial pension inclusion for DA

If part of pension is taken into the calculation of pay on re-employment, the eligible portion is counted (within limits).

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Pension calculation for re-employment DA

The original, pre-commutation pension amount is considered; pension held in abeyance is excluded.

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DA Calculation for Pay Upto 50

Dearness Allowance (DA) is calculated at 45 rupees for employees with a pay up to 50 rupees.

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DA Calculation for Pay Exceeding 50, Not Exceeding 100

DA is calculated at 55 rupees for employees with a pay between 50 and 100 rupees.

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DA Calculation for Pay Exceeding 100, Not Exceeding 150

DA is calculated at 60 rupees for employees with a pay between 100 and 150 rupees.

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DA Calculation for Pay Exceeding 150, Not Exceeding 200

DA is calculated at 65 rupees for employees with a pay between 150 and 200 rupees.

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DA Calculation for Pay Exceeding 200, Not Exceeding 300

For employees with a pay between 200 and 300 rupees, the DA is calculated at 70 rupees.

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DA Calculation for Pay Exceeding 300, Not Exceeding 500

For employees with a pay between 300 and 500 rupees, the DA is calculated at 70 rupees.

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DA Calculation for Pay Exceeding 500, Not Exceeding 750

DA for employees with a pay between 500 and 750 rupees is calculated at 85 rupees.

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DA Calculation for Pay Exceeding 750, Not Exceeding 1000

For employees with a pay between 750 and 1000 rupees, the DA is calculated at 100 rupees.

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DA Calculation for Pay Above 1000

For employees with a pay exceeding 1000 rupees, the DA is calculated as the amount by which their pay falls short of 1100 rupees.

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Additional DA for Pay Below 60

An additional Dearness Allowance of 37 rupees is granted to employees with a pay below 60 rupees, effective from 1.8.86.

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Compensatory Allowance (Loco Building Works)

A construction or survey allowance for railway staff working on loco projects, not included in calculating dearness allowance.

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Foreign Govt. Pay for DA

Emoluments from foreign governments (pay, leave salary, or pension) are excluded when determining dearness allowance eligibility.

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Whole-time railway servant definition

Includes various staff types (temporary, contingency-paid, piece-workers, workshop staff, apprentices), except those with market-based remuneration.

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Ineligible Apprentice for DA

Apprentices recruited under the Apprentice Act, 1961 and Apprentice Rules, 1962 are not eligible for dearness allowance.

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Railway Servant's DA calculation (revised pay scale)

Using the All India Average Consumer Price Index numbers for Industrial Workers (General) Base 1960 100, the compensation is calculated for price rise above 12 months average.

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DA Calculation (Basic Pay up to Rs. 3500)

Employees with basic pay up to Rs. 3500 receive 100% neutralization in the price rise compensation.

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Distinct Remuneration Element

Dearness compensation is shown separately from other pay elements.

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DA on 30-6-1959 (amounts)

A table showing Dearness Allowance amounts per month related to salary levels on that specific date.

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12 months index average of 608

Base 1960 100 Consumer Price Index to determine the extra compensation for price rise.

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DA effective Date

Dearness Allowance compensation effective from 1st January with March salary.

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DA during Leave Outside India

Railway servants on leave outside India receive Dearness Allowance (DA) based on their 'leave salary', which includes elements like basic pay, special and personal pay, plus pension/pensionary benefits in case of re-employed servants.

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Leave Salary for DA

Leave salary, used to calculate DA during leave outside India, includes basic pay, special and personal pay, plus pension/pensionary benefits if applicable. Running allowance is considered only for those with pre-authorized pay scales, and then limited to 75% of total pay.

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DA during Joining Time

When railway servants receive joining time under Rule 1101-R-I, their DA is calculated based on their pay or leave salary for that joining time period as per Rule 1113-R-I.

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DA during Study Leave

Railway servants on study leave, both in India and abroad, are eligible for DA based on their sanctioned leave salary.

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DA for Re-employed Pensioners on Leave Preparatory to Retirement

If a railway servant on leave preparatory to retirement is re-employed, their DA is solely based on their new appointment's pay. Leave salary is not considered, nor does it factor into their new DA calculation.

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DA for Military Officers in Civil Employment

Military officers working in civilian jobs and receiving civilian pay are eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA) following the rules in this chapter.

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DA for Military Officers on Military Pay

Military officers on active duty and receiving military pay have their DA determined by the rules and orders specifically for the Armed Forces.

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DA for Railway Servants with Varying Pay

Railway employees whose pay fluctuates within a month have their DA calculated based on their pay during each period.

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DA for New and Departing Railway Servants

Railway workers joining or leaving service during a month receive DA proportional to the number of days worked.

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DA During Foreign Service

Railway workers serving abroad may receive DA from the foreign employer if they pay for it and the DA rules are no more generous than for domestic workers.

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DA During Deputation Out of India

Deputed railway workers abroad receive DA for the first six months, regardless of their foreign pay. After that, DA may not be admissible depending on their role.

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DA During Suspension

Suspended railway servants receive DA based on their subsistence allowance, ensuring a minimum payment during the suspension period.

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DA during Leave in India

Railway servants on leave with leave salary receive DA based on that Leave Salary, considering the DA limits and calculation method.

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DA and Foreign Allowance

Foreign allowance and Dearness Allowance or Dearness Pay cannot be received simultaneously.

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DA and Running Allowance (General Rule)

Running allowance, usually not considered part of pay for DA calculations. For those with pre-authorized scales, it's capped at 75% of pay.

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What are the Railway Servants Dearness Allowance Rules?

These rules define how Dearness Allowance (DA) is calculated and paid to railway employees, including both permanent and temporary staff.

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Who are these rules for?

The rules apply to all full-time railway workers, including temporary employees. However, they don't apply to railway workers who receive DA through other regulations, such as those working for State Railway employees.

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What does 'Pay' mean for DA?

'Pay' includes your base salary, pension/retirement benefits, and other forms of retirement benefits if you were previously employed elsewhere, but with some limitations.

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Is running allowance counted in 'Pay' for DA?

Generally, running allowance isn't included in 'Pay'. However, for employees with pre-authorized pay scales, a maximum of 75% of their running allowance is considered.

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How is DA calculated for re-employed pensioners?

For former railway workers who return to work, their DA is calculated based on their new pay plus their past pension benefits, but the maximum amount cannot exceed the salary cap of their new position.

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How is DA calculated for retired military pensioners?

For former military personnel who join the railways, their DA is based solely on their new railway position's pay, not including their military pension.

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How is DA calculated for re-employed pensioners with partial pension inclusion?

If a portion of a former railway worker's pension is considered when determining their new salary upon re-employment, then that specific portion of the pension is included in their DA calculation (within limits).

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What is considered for pension calculation within re-employment DA?

The original pension amount, before any commutation, is used to calculate DA for re-employed pensioners. Any pension amounts withheld during re-employment are excluded from the calculation.

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What is the definition of 'pay' for Dearness Allowance (DA) calculations?

'Pay' includes basic pay, pension/pensionary benefits, and retirement benefits from previous employment (subject to specific rules).

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Foreign Government Pay and DA

Emoluments (pay, leave salary, or pension) earned from foreign governments are NOT included when calculating Dearness Allowance (DA) eligibility.

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Who is a 'Whole-time railway Servant'?

This term covers various staff types like temporary workers, contingency-paid staff, piece-workers, workshop staff, and apprentices - but it excludes employees with market-based remuneration.

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Apprentice Eligibility for DA

Apprentices recruited under the Apprentice Act of 1961 and the Apprentice Rules of 1962 are NOT eligible for Dearness Allowance (DA).

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How is DA calculated for revised pay scales?

The All India Average Consumer Price Index numbers for Industrial Workers (General) are used to calculate compensation for price rises. This compensation is paid above a 12-month index average.

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What is the Neutralization Rule for DA?

Employees with basic pay up to Rs. 3500 receive 100% compensation for price rises. This means their DA fully matches the inflation increase.

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How is DA shown in remuneration?

Dearness Allowance (DA) is shown as a separate component of remuneration. It's not lumped together with other pay elements.

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What is the 30-6-1959 DA Table?

This table shows the specific amounts of DA related to different salary levels on that particular date.

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What is the 12-month index average of 608 used for?

This average (based on the Consumer Price Index, 1960=100) is used to determine the extra compensation for price rises above that amount.

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DA for Military Officers

Military officers in civil employment drawing civilian pay get DA based on rules in this chapter. Military officers on active duty and drawing military pay follow Armed Forces rules for DA.

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DA for Varying Pay

Railway servants with fluctuating pay during a month have their DA calculated based on their pay during each particular period within that month.

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DA on Joining/Leaving Service

Railway workers joining or leaving service during a month receive DA proportional to the actual days they were employed.

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DA During Deputation

A railway servant on deputation out of India receives DA for the first six months at the same rate as when they were in India. After that, DA may not be admissible depending on their role.

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Leave Salary (DA)

The salary used to calculate Dearness Allowance (DA) during leave outside India. It comprises basic pay, special pay, personal pay, and pension/pensionary benefits (if applicable). Running allowance is included only for those with pre-authorized scales, capped at 75% of total pay.

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Study Notes

Railway Servants Dearness Allowance Rules

  • Title: Railway Servants Dearness Allowance Rules
  • Application: Applies to all whole-time railway servants, including temporary staff, except those covered by other orders (e.g., state railway employees)
  • Definition:
    • Pay includes: basic pay, pension/pensionary equivalent, retirement benefits (re-employed pensioners)
    • Running allowance is not part of pay for dearness allowance calculation.
    • Retired railway/non-government/quasi-government employees' dearness allowance during re-employment is based on their re-employment pay plus pension/pensionary equivalent, capped at the maximum of the re-employment post's scale.
    • Retired military pensioners' dearness allowance is based solely on their re-employment railway pay.
    • Compensatory (construction/survey) allowances for loco building, project, survey, and construction work are excluded.
    • Foreign government pay, leave salary or pension isn't considered.
    • Temporary staff/apprentices are part of "whole time" railway employees, unless their pay is market-specific.
    • Apprentices (post 1961) are ineligible for dearness allowance.

Scales of Allowance

  • Revised pay scales (effective 1-1-86): Uses All India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (base 1960=100) for compensation. Payment starts January 1st with March's salary.
  • Old (30-6-1959) pay scales: Different dearness allowance amounts based on pay ranges (Rs. 50-Rs. 1000). Allowance amounts vary with each pay range.

Additional Dearness Allowance

  • Additional dearness allowance amounts and effective dates are listed based on pay ranges.

Allowance to Contract Officers

  • Officers contracted from fixed periods can get dearness allowance if eligible and not already compensated.

Allowance to Officers on Ad Hoc Rates of Pay

  • Officers with ad hoc pay rates get compensation for high living costs. (No allowances previously received considered)

Allowance to Military Officers

  • Civilian-rate military officers get allowance under the rules, while military-rate officers use their own rules.

Allowance on Varying Pay Rates

  • Allowance calculation for varying pay rates during a month depends on total earnings throughout the month.

Allowance for Joining and Leaving Service

  • Allowance calculation is based on actual days worked/employed during the month for new and leaving employees.

Allowance During Foreign Service

  • Foreign service allowance is based on foreign employer pay if the employer agrees to cover costs and rates do not exceed allowable limits for railway employees.

Allowance During Deputation Outside India

  • Employees on deputation outside India will receive D.A. at the rate they would have received if not on deputation, for the first six months.
  • The allowance isn't applicable for employees posted outside India to specific tasks. Dearness allowance is also not applicable if receiving foreign allowances.

Allowance During Suspension

  • Suspended employees are eligible for dearness allowance proportionate to their subsistence allowance.

Allowance During Leave

  • Employees on leave in India get dearness allowance based on the leave salary drawn.
  • Employees on leave outside India get dearness allowance based on average/half-average pay, not including preparatory leave. Compensation is based on the pay drawn.
  • Leave salary comprises only basic, special, and personal pay.
  • Leave salary excludes dearness pay.

Allowance During Study Leave

  • Dearness allowance is calculated from the leave salary while studying in India or abroad.

Allowance During Unpaid Holidays

  • Workshop staff receive full dearness allowance on unpaid holidays.

Dearness Allowance to Re-Employed Persons

  • Persons re-employed while also on preparatory leave for retirement get dearness allowance for their new employment.

Liability of Allowance to Income Tax

  • Dearness allowance is subject to Indian income tax.

Classification of Allowance

  • Dearness allowance is classified as compensatory allowance.

Dearness Allowance for Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan

  • Eligible for allowances while on preparatory leave for retirement, following same rules as Indian nationals.

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Railway Servants Dearness Allowance Rules PDF

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This quiz covers the regulation of Dearness Allowance (DA) for whole-time railway servants, including those on temporary engagement. It highlights the components included in pay calculations, exclusions, and specific rules pertaining to various categories of employees. Test your understanding of these important financial guidelines.

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