DA Case Update: Supreme Court Special Bench Formed For DA Case Will There Be Good News On 26th Know Detailed Update
DA Case Update: For West Bengal government employees, the long-awaited DA (Dearness Allowance) case in the Supreme Court has once again sparked a glimmer of hope, though it remains clouded with uncertainty. After a culture of repeated adjournments and a lengthy legal battle, a new update has surfaced, leading to speculation among the employees. However, experts and union leaders are advising caution before getting too optimistic about this development.
Reconstitution of the Special Bench in Supreme Court
Reports indicate that a special bench has been reconstituted in the Supreme Court, which holds significance for the DA case. This bench comprises Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, the same justices who had previously heard the DA case arguments for a considerable duration.
According to the schedule, this special bench is expected to sit on the upcoming 26th at 2:00 PM in Courtroom Number 13. Naturally, the eyes of the agitating employees, demanding their arrears of Dearness Allowance, are fixed on this date.
Will the Case Actually Be Heard?
While the formation of the bench is a positive step, there is no confirmation that the DA case will be listed for hearing on the 26th. Analyzing the current situation reveals several ambiguities. The table below details the current status regarding the listing of the case:
| Key Factors | Current Situation & Status |
|---|---|
| Cause List | There is currently no mention of the DA case in the regular cause list of the Supreme Court. |
| Supplementary List | Often, a supplementary list is published late at night. There remains a possibility that the case might be included there. |
| Bench Jurisdiction | It is not yet clear whether this special bench is sitting exclusively for the DA case or to hear other matters as well. |
Cautionary Note from Confederation General Secretary
When contacted regarding this development, Malay Mukherjee, General Secretary of the Confederation, expressed a mixed reaction. He acknowledged that the matter of the special bench formation has come to their notice, but he remains skeptical about whether the DA case will actually make it to the hearing list.
He conveyed several important points for government employees:
- Past Experience: Similar special benches have been formed in the past without the DA case being taken up. Therefore, it would be unwise to be overly optimistic at this stage.
- Legal Process: According to lawyers, while the repeated sitting of special benches suggests the case might eventually be heard, the exact date remains uncertain.
- Reality Check: Since the notice provides no guarantee regarding the DA case hearing, patience is the best approach.
Conclusion
For now, the attention of lakhs of retired and current government employees is focused on the Supreme Court’s supplementary list. A hearing on the 26th will only become a possibility if a new update arrives late at night or if the case is included in the list at the last moment. Otherwise, this may just be an administrative procedure of bench reconstitution. While there is no significant buzz in the mainstream media, discussions are rampant across social media and employee organizations. Keep an eye on our portal for further updates.
