DA case update: Will this Secret Move by Sangrami Joutho Mancha Change Everything?

DA case update: The Dearness Allowance (DA) case for West Bengal state government employees has taken a new turn. A separate submission filed in the Supreme Court by the Sangrami Joutho Mancha has created a stir among employees. Experts believe this move could add a new dimension to the future course of the case. Let’s delve into the important aspects of this update.

Latest Status of the Case

After the final hearing in the DA case on September 8, 2025, the Honorable Justices reserved their verdict. The court directed the state government to submit its comprehensive written submission within two weeks. Accordingly, the state government filed its submission on September 22, 2025. Following this, the employee organizations were given one week to file their submissions.

In this context, on September 29, 2025, the Sangrami Joutho Mancha independently filed its written submission through its own lawyer. This is a highly significant event, as it was previously thought that several organizations would present their arguments jointly. However, this solo move by the Sangrami Joutho Mancha highlights their independent stance.

The Solo Move by Sangrami Joutho Mancha and Its Significance

Bhaskar Ghosh, convener of the Sangrami Joutho Mancha, stated that they did not file a joint submission with any other organization. This individual submission was filed on the advice of their senior counsel, Gopal Subramanium. This step has brought the following points to the forefront:

• Independent Strategy: This move proves that the Sangrami Joutho Mancha is proceeding with its own strategy and arguments in the fight to secure the DA.
• New Information: Their submission might contain new information or legal arguments capable of turning the tide of the case.
• Confidentiality: The contents of their submission have not yet been made public. The organization has announced that it will be revealed to everyone upon receiving instructions from their lawyer. This secrecy has further increased curiosity among the employees.

Other organizations, such as the Unity Forum and the Sarkari Karmachari Parishad, have already submitted their arguments. Now, this separate submission by the Sangrami Joutho Mancha has sparked new discussions.

Employee Expectations and The Next Steps

At this moment, state government employees are eagerly awaiting the final verdict from the Supreme Court. This new move by the Sangrami Joutho Mancha has instilled fresh hope in their minds. All eyes are now on two things:

1. The arguments and points raised by the Sangrami Joutho Mancha in their submission.
2. When the Supreme Court will announce the final verdict in this case.

According to experts, the verdict should not be far off now that the submission phase is complete. This long-standing battle for state government employees has reached its final stage. The coming weeks will be crucial for lakhs of government employees in the state.