Cabinet hikes DA to 100%, salary may increase by 30% NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Friday raised dearness allowance to 100% from 90%, benefiting 50 lakh employees and 30 lakh pensioners. The government has also cleared the way for merger of 50% DA with basic pay by approving it among the terms of reference of the 7th Pay Commission. An official said now the commission … [Read more...] about Cabinet hikes DA to 100%, salary may increase by 30%