During suspension period, on what basis is Dearness Allowance drawn ?

According to Fundamental Rule (FR) 53 of the Central Civil Services (CCS) Rules, a government servant under suspension is not entitled to a regular salary but receives a Subsistence Allowance. This allowance is generally equal to the leave salary the employee would have drawn if they were on leave on half-pay.

The Dearness Allowance (DA) during the suspension period is calculated and drawn on the basis of this Subsistence Allowance (the amount of leave salary admissible), as per the provisions of FR 53(1)(i). While the amount of the allowance is equivalent to half-pay leave salary, the formal administrative basis for drawing DA and other compensatory allowances during this period is the subsistence allowance itself. Other allowances like House Rent Allowance (HRA) are also admissible based on the pay drawn immediately before suspension, provided the employee continues to meet the relevant conditions.