25% DA Case Update: Big Win Coming? 100% Chance of Hearing on August 4th, List Published

WBPAY4 hours agoLast Updated: July 21, 2025

DA Case Update: A very important piece of news for the government employees of West Bengal. A new update has emerged regarding the hearing of the DA (Dearness Allowance) case in the Supreme Court. The hearing for this case is now highly likely to take place on August 4, 2025. Let’s delve into the details.

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Supreme Court’s Advance List Published

The advance list for the Supreme Court hearings on August 4th has been released. This list indicates which cases are likely to be heard on that day. The DA case is listed at number 69 out of more than 500 cases, which highlights the significance of this matter.

Which Bench Will Hear the Case?

The DA case is scheduled to be heard by the bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Sandeep Mehta. Since the case is positioned early in the list, it is anticipated that the hearing could commence between 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM on August 4th.

Current Status of the Case

Currently, the serial number is not reflected in the case status and will only be available once the main or supplementary list is published. This case pertains to issues surrounding 25% in DA arrears. Organizations such as the Confederation of State Government Employees and the Unity Forum are actively fighting this case against the West Bengal government.

What is the Possibility of a Hearing?

It is being reported that with the case listed at number 69 across 17 courts, the probability of a hearing is 100%. The previous hearing was on May 16, 2025, and the case was listed as “Top of the Board” for August 4, 2025, which further underscores its priority.

Expectations of the Employees

It is expected that following this hearing, all employees will receive their 25% pending DA. Furthermore, the state government may be compelled to pay DA at the central government’s rate and clear all arrears, as it is considered a fundamental right of the employees. This update is highly encouraging for the lakhs of government employees in West Bengal. All eyes are now fixed on August 4th.