Pay Commission DA: Letter to CM by Teacher Organization Regarding 7th Pay Commission and Arrear DA in State
Pay Commission DA: Teacher organizations have once again raised their voices regarding the long-standing demands of state government employees and teachers in West Bengal. Following the footsteps of the Unity Forum, the ‘Shikshanuragi Oikya Mancha’ has now directly approached the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee. In a letter signed by the organization’s General Secretary, Kinkar Adhikari, strong demands have been made to clear the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and immediately constitute a new Pay Commission. This letter, sent on December 12, 2025, has sparked fresh discussions within administrative circles.
Resentment has been brewing among teachers and government employees for a long time regarding pending DA and the salary structure. While there have been various movements demanding DA at central rates and a transparent salary structure, this time a direct intervention from the Chief Minister has been sought through this formal correspondence. The organization hopes that the government will consider these matters with a humanitarian approach.
Key Details of the Letter
The letter sent by the Shikshanuragi Oikya Mancha primarily highlights two main issues. The detailed information regarding the letter is presented in the table below:
| Description | Details |
|---|---|
| Sender Organization | Shikshanuragi Oikya Mancha |
| Representative | Kinkar Adhikari (General Secretary) |
| Recipient | Hon’ble Chief Minister, Govt. of West Bengal |
| Date of Letter | December 12, 2025 |
What are the Main Demands?
In their letter, the Shikshanuragi Oikya Mancha has put forward two extremely critical demands, which are linked to the interests of lakhs of state government employees:
- Payment of Arrear Dearness Allowance (DA): The letter demands the clearance of long-pending Dearness Allowance based on the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) starting from January 2026. This demand is significant for ensuring the financial security of government employees amidst rising inflation.
- Formation of the 7th Pay Commission: Since the Central Government has already initiated the process for the 8th Pay Commission, the frustration among state employees is growing as the 7th Pay Commission has not yet been constituted for them. The letter points out the historical precedent where the state used to form a new commission following the center’s move. Following this tradition, an immediate request has been made to form the 7th Pay Commission for the state’s teachers and employees.
Expectations and Current Situation
The letter clearly mentions that if the state government takes swift positive steps regarding these demands, it will help alleviate the financial crisis faced by teachers and employees. Government intervention is essential to remove the frustration caused by long-term deprivation of due benefits and to boost their work enthusiasm and morale.
The organization has reminded the administration that without DA at central rates and a timely Pay Commission, the meritorious teachers and employees of the state are falling behind financially. As 2025 comes to a close, it remains to be seen how much impact this letter will have on the government and whether the beginning of 2026 brings any good news for the employees.
