Government Order (G.O.) is from the Tamil Nadu Finance (Pension) Department,
G.O.Ms.No.98 dated 14 May 2026. It announces an increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Tamil Nadu Government Pensioners and Family Pensioners.
Key Announcement
DA Increased from 58% to 60%
Effective Date. OldDA. NewDA
1-Jan-2026. 58%. 60%
Who Will Benefit from this hike?
The revised DA applies to:
1. State Government Pensioners
All Tamil Nadu Government retirees receiving pension.
2. Family Pensioners
Widows, spouses, and eligible family members receiving family pension.
3. Retired Teachers
Aided school teachers and local body educational institution pensioners.
4. Certain PSU/Autonomous Body Retirees
Those who absorbed into PSUs, autonomous bodies, cooperative institutions, etc., and later became eligible for restoration of pension.
5. Former Travancore-Cochin Pensioners
Eligible pensioners drawing pension in transferred Tamil Nadu areas such as Kanyakumari and Shencottai.
6. Special Pension Recipients
Those receiving pension under Extraordinary Pension Rules and Compassionate Allowance.
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