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Central Govt Employees Demand Higher House Rent Allowance in 8th Pay Commission

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Employee bodies are pushing for increased House Rent Allowance (HRA) percentages for central government staff during the 8th Pay Commission meeting in Kolkata.
HRA, a significant salary component, is directly tied to basic pay revisions, with potential increases estimated based on various fitment factors.

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Employee bodies are pushing for increased House Rent Allowance (HRA) percentages for central government staff during the 8th Pay Commission meeting in Kolkata. HRA, a significant salary component, is directly tied to basic pay revisions, with potential increases estimated based on various fitment factors.

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