Cost of Living Allowance for Government employees increased by Rs 10,000

The Cost of Living Allowance being paid to Government employees, which is Rs 7800 at present will be increased by Rs 10,000 to Rs 17,800 from January 2024.

As the General Treasury begins to receive government revenue typically by February and March, this increased allowance will be added to the monthly salary from the month of April 2024. The balance accumulated from January to March 2024 will be paid in installments within a 6 month period, starting from October 2024.