PIB Debunks Fake News: DA Hike & Pension Benefits Continue for Retirees

• A fake WhatsApp message claimed retired government employees would lose DA hikes and future pay commission benefits.
• PIB Fact Check debunked the message, stating the "Financial Act-2025" claim is baseless.
• The government has not decided to stop DA hikes or pay commission benefits for retired employees.
• An amendment to CCS (Pension) Rules-2021, Rule 37, applies only to PSU employees dismissed for misconduct, not general retirees.
• PIB advises verifying government-related information from official sources and reporting fake news.

Why It Matters: PIB debunks fake news, assuring retired government employees their benefits are safe.