Can Level 5 employees get Rs 15.8k/month extra HRA?
The Indian Railways Supervisors Association (IRTSA) has suggested a four-tier HRA system, while some employee and pensioner bodies are advocating for an increase in HRA rates to match inflation. The National Council of the Joint Consultative Machinery (NC-JCM) has proposed raising the HRA rates for X, Y, and Z category cities to 40%, 35%, and 30%, respectively, from the current 30%, 20%, and 10%.
If the 8th Pay Commission adopts these recommendations and the 2.1 fitment factor, Level 5 employees in X-category cities could see their HRA increase by Rs 15,768 per month.
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