PIB Fact Check: Finance Act 2025 Claim on Retired Govt DA/Pay Benefits is Fake

• A viral WhatsApp message falsely claims retired government employees will lose DA hikes and future pay commission benefits under Finance Act 2025.
• PIB Fact Check has debunked this claim, stating it is "fake" and "baseless."
• The government has not withdrawn post-retirement benefits like DA hikes or Pay Commission revisions for retired employees.
• An amendment to CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, Rule 37, only applies to PSU employees dismissed for misconduct, not general retirees' benefits.
• Users can report fake news related to the government to PIB Fact Check via WhatsApp [phone]) or email ([e-mail]).

Why It Matters: It confirms retired government employees will still get DA and pay commission benefits.