DA Case: Final Hearing on Dearness Allowance! Employee Organizations Unite Against Kapil Sibbal
DA Case: The long wait for state government employees regarding the Dearness Allowance (DA) case is about to end. The final hearing of this case is scheduled for the 26th of August in the Supreme Court. Centered around this hearing, employee organizations have united to enter the battlefield and are very optimistic about victory.
This report covers the details and the latest situation of the case.
Final Hearing on the 26th: Last-Minute Preparations
The final hearing for the Dearness Allowance case will be held at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the 26th of August. Renowned lawyer Kapil Sibal will be present to make a last-minute defense for the state government.
On the other hand, internationally acclaimed lawyer Gopal Subramaniam will argue on behalf of the “Sangrami Joutho Mancha” (Struggling Joint Platform), the combined forum of employee organizations. At 8 AM on the 26th, lawyers Bikram Banerjee and Siddhartha Banerjee will meet with Gopal Subramaniam to finalize the strategy.
The Unified Strategy of Employee Organizations
The most significant aspect of this case is the unity among various employee organizations. Organizations like the Confederation, Karmachari Parishad, Sangrami Joutho Mancha, and Unity Forum have set aside all their differences to fight under one umbrella.
Their lawyers are jointly preparing the briefing and are drafting a “written note of submission” for the final stage of the case. This submission is being personally drafted and revised by Gopal Subramaniam, in coordination with other lawyers, such as Mr. Patwari for the Karmachari Parishad, Karunanandi for the Unity Forum, Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya and Ferdous Samim for the Confederation, and Bikram Banerjee and Siddhartha Banerjee for the Sangrami Joutho Mancha. The main objective of this unified strategy is to present a clear and powerful argument before the court, avoiding any complications that could arise from a fragmented or divided perspective.
The State Government’s Position and the Judicial Process
It is believed that the state government has already submitted its written note of submission. As Kapil Sibal was busy with another case, the hearing date was postponed to the 26th at his request by Justices Sanjay Kumar, Sanjay Karol, and Prashant Kumar Mishra.
The court will first hear a brief statement from Kapil Sibal, followed by arguments from Gopal Subramaniam and Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya.
Hopes of Victory and the Overall Situation Among Employees
Bhaskar Ghosh, the convener of the Sangrami Joutho Mancha, has expressed strong confidence in winning the case.
He stated that their organized and unified efforts will pave the way for victory.
In this situation, the final hearing of the Dearness Allowance case is not just limited to a legal battle; it has become a symbol of the fight for the rights and dignity of state government employees. Now, it remains to be seen what verdict the Supreme Court delivers on the 26th of August and whether the long wait for the state government employees finally comes to an end.
