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PIB Fact Check: A message viral on social media claimed that under the ‘Finance Act 2025’, the Central Government has stopped the benefit of DA increase and pay commission for retired employees. According to PIB Fact Check, this claim is fake.
PIB Fact Check: Every day many photos, videos and messages go viral on social media. Many of these posts come with such claims that surprise people. Recently, one such new claim is spreading rapidly on social media and remains a topic of discussion. In this context, a message is becoming increasingly viral on social media these days, in which it is being claimed that under the Finance Act 2025, retired government employees will no longer get the benefits of increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and pay commission. This claim spread concern among thousands of pensioners. If you have also received such a message, then be careful.
The Central Government’s press agency Press Information Bureau (PIB) has investigated this claim and declared its truth. According to PIB Fact Check, this claim is fake. PIB has clarified that the government has not issued any such notification in which the benefits after retirement have been stopped. The Finance Act being cited in the viral message is misleading and wrong.
🚨Will retired Govt employees stop getting DA hikes & Pay Commission benefits under the Finance Act 2025⁉️
A message circulating on #WhatsApp claims that the Central Government has withdrawn post-retirement benefits like DA hikes and Pay Commission revisions for retired… pic.twitter.com/E2mCRMPObO
