The increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission.
The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be to the order of Rs 7408.24 crore (Rs 74.08 billion) per annum and Rs 4938.78 crore (Rs 49.39 billion) in the financial year 2012-2013 i.e. for a period of 8 months from July, 2012 to February, 2013.
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