The Finance Department has directed to refer to the department’s O.M. of even number dated 16th November 2022 and to state that the Government of Nagaland has enhanced the Dearness Relief to Pensioners and Family Pensioners of the Government of Nagaland from the existing rate of 38% to 42% w.e.f 01.01.2023.

Payment of Dearness Relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

The Principal Accountant General (A&E), Nagaland, is requested to circulate this O.M. to the Accountant General of all States so that Pensioners of the Government of Nagaland drawing pensions under their jurisdiction may be authorized for payment of this relief at the earliest.

(DIPR)