INCOME TAX9 Sept 2026
DA news: Railway union demands Dussehra bonus calculation on higher PLB ceiling, wants ₹18,000 plus dearness allowance
The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors’ Association (IRTSA) has urged the Centre to increase the Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) ceiling for non-gazetted railway employees. It seeks at least ₹18,000 plus dearness allowance for Level-1 staff, and proportionally more for higher levels. The PLB ceiling has stayed at ₹7,000 since 2014-15, though workers now get about ₹17,951. Railway staff normally receive this bonus before Durga Puja and Dussehra.
Key Statutory Highlights
- IRTSA has demanded a minimum PLB ceiling of ₹18,000 plus dearness allowance for Level-1 railway employees.
- The existing PLB ceiling of ₹7,000 has been unchanged since financial year 2014-15.
- The central employees' body NC-JCM has separately asked the government to raise the ceiling to ₹21,000.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are a non-gazetted railway employee, this is only a demand so far. Watch for official orders before expecting a higher bonus this festive season.
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