The Assam Government has declared 10 per cent Dearness Allowance to its around five lakh employees and pensioners with effect from first of July this year. With this enhancement, the total rate of DA and Dearness Relief to the State employees has gone up to 45 per cent of Basic Pay and Basic Pension per month. According to official notification, the enhanced rate of DA and Dearness Relief shall be paid along with the monthly pay and pension from the current month of October. The arrear DA and Dearness Relief with effect from first July to 30th September this year would be deposited in the Bank accounts of the employees in a single installment as notified by the State Finance Department.