DA Case Update: State Govt Submits 200-Page Report to Supreme Court Committee, With Modification Application

DA Case Update: The ongoing legal battle regarding Dearness Allowance (DA) has taken a significant turn following a crucial interaction between the State Government and the Supreme Court-appointed committee. While the state administration continues its legal maneuvers, recent developments involving the submission of extensive data and a set deadline have become the focal point for lakhs of state government employees and pensioners.

Committee Meeting and Deadline set for February 19

A pivotal virtual meeting was convened on February 12, 2026, at 10:30 AM, between the State Government representatives and the committee led by Justice Indu Malhotra. This session, conducted via video conferencing, focused on the operational details of clearing the DA arrears. The committee has issued a strict directive to the state, granting them time until February 19, 2026, to submit a comprehensive breakdown of data regarding all employees and pensioners.

Key Statistics from the State’s 200-Page Report

In compliance with judicial observations, the State Government has submitted a massive report spanning over 200 pages. This document primarily focuses on the “Period Under Consideration,” which ranges from April 1, 2008, to December 31, 2019. The report brings several key statistics to light:

• Employee Categorization: The number of ‘Category A’ employees stands at 52,130. Meanwhile, the combined strength of ‘Category B’, ‘C’, and ‘D’ employees is reported to be 3,17,954.
• Pensioner Data: Detailed year-wise information regarding State Government Pensioners and Family Pensioners for the aforementioned period has been meticulously documented and presented to the apex court.

The Modification Application Maneuver

Parallel to the data submission, the State Government has filed a Modification Application seeking changes to the Supreme Court’s judgment dated February 5, 2026. Legal experts draw parallels to a similar move made by the state on May 16, 2025, regarding an interim order for 25% arrears, which yielded no relief for the administration. Current assessments suggest that this fresh attempt to modify the judgment may also face hurdles, offering little to no strategic advantage to the state. All eyes are now on the developments expected after the February 19 deadline.