DA Arrears Update: West Bengal Govt Likely to File Review Petition on DA Arrears Against Supreme Court Order

DA Arrears Update: Uncertainty looms large once again over the payment of Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears for West Bengal state government employees and teachers. Just when the Supreme Court’s directive had sparked hope that the long-standing dues might finally be cleared, reports indicate a potential twist in the legal battle. According to recent updates, the State Government appears unwilling to concede easily and is reportedly preparing for a counter-legal move.

Review Petition: A New Turn in the DA Case?

Bhaskar Ghosh, the convenor of the Sangrami Joutha Mancha, has shared a significant update via social media. According to the information provided, the State Government is planning to file a ‘Review Petition’ against the Supreme Court’s order to clear the DA arrears. A review petition effectively requests the Apex Court to reconsider its own judgment.

If the State Government proceeds with this review petition, the implications could be significant for employees:

• Prolonged Legal Process: If the review petition is admitted, the case will likely go back to hearings. This would almost certainly delay the timeline for the disbursement of arrears.
• Dashed Hopes: Government employees, who have been fighting this legal battle for years and saw a ray of hope in the Supreme Court’s verdict, may face another period of waiting and frustration.

What Lies Ahead?

Currently, the situation remains speculative but critical. While Bhaskar Ghosh has indicated that the government is moving in this direction, an official confirmation regarding the actual filing of the petition is awaited.

Here is a snapshot of the current scenario:

• Employee Unions: The Sangrami Joutha Mancha and other employee bodies are keeping a close watch on the developments. Their future course of action will depend on the government’s specific legal maneuvers.
• The Waiting Game: The future of the DA arrears now hinges on the court’s subsequent actions and the government’s final decision.

It is evident that this potential strategy by the State Government could further drag out the process of receiving DA arrears. However, lakhs of government employees remain glued to the updates, waiting to see the final outcome of this enduring legal tussle.