Revision of Special and Cash Handling Allowance
DOPT has been receiving references regarding revision of Special allowance and Cash Handling Allowance subsequent to increase in the rate of DA @ 51% with effect from 1.1.2011.
This Department's O.M No:4/6/2008-Estt.(Pay II) dated 1st October, 2008 states that the rates of Special Allowance and Cash Handling Allowance will be automatically increased by 25% every time the dearness allowance payble on revised pay scales goes up by 50%
Consequently the cash handling allowance will be revised 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 |
Download DOPT Office Memorandum No: 4/6/2008-Estt (Pay II) dated 13.09.2011