Seventh Central Pay Commission Allowances The 7th CPC recommended an increase in house rent allowance (HRA) of 8-24 per cent of basic pay. The higher HRA would have a direct and immediate impact on headline CPI through an increase in housing inflation. Assuming a rate of increase in the HRA as proposed by the 7th CPC is implemented from early 2017-18 onwards and the … [Read more...] about 7th CPC recommended an increase in house rent allowance (HRA) of 8-24 per cent of basic pay