Dearness Allowance - whether it is mandatory to pay this to employees?

pavithra_minchu80@yahoo.in
Dear Senior HR Professional, Query For Private Company Salary Payment. Regarding dearness allowance for Private Company whether it is mandatory to pay this to employees?
Thanks
KK!HR
It is not mandatory to pay DA provided the total salary paid is not below the notified minimum wages. The Government revises DA after every 6 months, mostly from April & October onwards and the increase in DA has to be included in the wages paid
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