Dearness Allowance: Major Step on Arrear DA! Nabanna Launches App for Calculation

Dearness Allowance: Here’s some big news for West Bengal’s state government employees. The state government has finally taken a significant step regarding the long-awaited pending Dearness Allowance (DA). Following the Supreme Court’s directive, Nabanna (the West Bengal state secretariat) has initiated the launch of a special app to calculate the exact amount of pending DA. This move has sparked new hope among lakhs of employees in the state.

Why This Initiative?

Recently, the Calcutta High Court and subsequently the Supreme Court directed the state government to clear the 25% of total arrear DA for its employees. Paying this substantial amount in one go is a major financial challenge for the state. In this context, this technological initiative has been taken to calculate the exact dues for each employee with transparency and accuracy.

How Will the App Work?

According to sources at Nabanna, this app will be used to precisely calculate the total pending DA for each employee based on their service duration, position, and pay structure.

• Transparency: As the calculation will be done via the app, the entire process will remain transparent.
• Speed: Using technology, the calculations for lakhs of employees can be completed in a very short amount of time.
• Accuracy: All data will be digitally verified, which minimises the possibility of errors.

It is reported that the target is to complete this calculation work within the next few days.

When Will the Arrears Be Paid?

Although the calculation process has begun, it is not yet final when and how the money will be disbursed. The state government has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court, the hearing for which is still pending. However, the government’s initiative to launch the app suggests that they are actively working towards clearing the dues.

What Does This Mean for Government Employees?

This step by the state government is undoubtedly a positive development. It makes it clear that the process of settling the pending DA has officially begun. Employees can now be hopeful that the government has moved one step closer to fulfilling their long-standing demand.

For now, all employees must wait for an official announcement. The roadmap for payment will likely become clearer once the calculations are finalized through this app.