Revision of Special Allowance and Cash Handling Allowance

F. No. 4/6/2008-Estt.(Pay II)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pension

Department of Pension & Pensioner's Welfare

Dated 13^th Sep, 2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:    Revision of Special Allowance and Cash Handling Allowance as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 1.1.2011

            This Department has been receiving references regarding revision of Special Allowance and Cash Handling Allowance subsequent to increase in the rate of DA @ 51% w.e.f. 1.1.2011.

2.         This Department's O.M.No.4/6/2008-Estt.(Pay II) dated 1^st October,2008 states that the rates of Special Allowance and Cash Handling Allowance will be automatically increased by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance payable on revised pay scales goes up by 50%.

3.         All Ministries /Deptts. are, therefore, advised to take necessary action accordingly.

      Sd/-

     {Mukesh Chaturvedi}

     Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India 

Revised rates of Cash Handling Allowance as follows :-

Amount of average monthly cash disbursed	Rate per month*	Revised Rate per month*
Up to Rs. 50,000	Rs.150	Rs.190
Over Rs. 50,000 and up to Rs. 2,00,000	Rs.300	Rs.375
Over Rs. 2,00,000 and up to Rs. 5,00,000	Rs.400	Rs.500
Over Rs. 5,00,000 and up to Rs. 10,00,000	Rs.500	Rs.625
Over Rs. 10,00,000	Rs.600	Rs.750