Clarification regarding the enhancement of Cash Handling Allowance (CHA) in relation to Dearness Allowance (DA) crossing prescribed thresholds

File No. 6-4/2018-PAP
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)
P.A.P. Section

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg

New Delhi-110001
Dated: 24.11.2025

To
The Assistant Postmaster General (Estt. & SR)
O/o CPMG, A.P. Circle
Vijayawada – 520013

Subject: Clarification regarding the enhancement of Cash Handling Allowance (CHA) in relation to Dearness Allowance (DA) crossing prescribed thresholds.

Ref: Letter No. EST/7th CPC/Diqs/2017/11 dated 10.10.2025

Sir/Madam,

1. References have been received from various Circles regarding enhancement of the Cash Handling Allowance (CHA) when Dearness Allowance (DA) crosses prescribed thresholds (i.e. 50%). This Department had taken up the matter with the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).
2. DoPT vide their ID Note No. 6/8/2025-Pers. Pol. Pay (Dep/Re-emp) Pt 23 dated 19th November 2025, clarified that the Cash Handling & Treasury Allowance is a consolidated amount and is not linked to Dearness Allowance (DA). As such, change in the rate at which Dearness Allowance is admissible has no bearing on the quantum of Cash Handling & Treasury Allowance.
3. Accordingly, all Circles are requested to disseminate this clarification and take necessary action.

Yours faithfully,
Digitally signed by
Gurvinder Singh
Date: 24-11-2025
12:41:23
(Gurvinder Singh)
ADG (GDS/PCC/PAP)

Copy to:

1. All Chief Postmasters General / Postmasters General for information and necessary action.
2. GM, CEPT for uploading the order on the India Post website.

Understand Order In Hindi :-

यह पत्र डाक विभाग (Department of Posts) द्वारा जारी किया गया है। विषय है:

Cash Handling Allowance (CHA) में बढ़ोतरी (enhancement) कब होगी, खासकर जब Dearness Allowance (DA) 50% से ऊपर हो जाए।

क्या समस्या थी?

कई सर्किलों ने पूछा था कि:

• जब DA 50% से अधिक हो जाता है, तो क्या Cash Handling Allowance बढ़ाया जाएगा?

इस बात के लिए विभाग ने DoPT (Department of Personnel & Training) से स्पष्टीकरण माँगा।

DoPT का स्पष्ट उत्तर (Main Clarification):

DoPT ने अपने पत्र (Note No. 6/8/2025-Pers.Pol.Pay) दिनांक 19 नवम्बर 2025 में स्पष्ट किया है कि:

Cash Handling & Treasury Allowance एक “consolidated amount” है।

➡ इसका मतलब यह एक फिक्स रकम है।

यह Dearness Allowance (DA) से जुड़ा हुआ नहीं है।

➡ DA बढ़ने या घटने से CHA में कोई बदलाव नहीं होगा।

मतलब:
DA कितना भी बढ़े — 50%, 75% या 100% — फिर भी Cash Handling Allowance में कोई वृद्धि नहीं की जाएगी।
CHA सिर्फ फिक्स रहेगा।