Special Allowance and D.A. (Dearness Allowance) are the same. The Maharashtra State Government decides on this DA every six months, in June and December, which is applicable to every factory and establishment under the schedule.
Please find attached the 'xls' of revised DA rates in Maharashtra (1st July to 31st Dec. 2011) translated into English. I hope it will be useful to all!
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