DA Arrear Update: Big News! State Won’t File Modification Plea, Will DA Be Paid Before June 27th?
DA Arrear Update: Is the long-standing deadlock over Dearness Allowance (DA) for West Bengal government employees finally coming to an end? Recent actions by the state government, following a directive from the Supreme Court, suggest a positive development. Millions of employees are eagerly waiting to receive their rightful dues. In this situation, the proactiveness of the Finance Department and a shift in the state government’s stance are bringing new hope. Let’s delve into the most crucial updates in detail.
Supreme Court’s Directive and the State’s Current Stance
Recently, the Supreme Court issued a clear directive to the state government. According to the apex court’s ruling, 25% of the outstanding DA from 2009 to 2019 must be paid to the employees by the upcoming 27th of June. Naturally, this order led to widespread speculation about the state government’s next move.
Initially, it was thought that the state government might file an application in court to review or seek clarification on this order. However, according to the latest information, the state government is not taking that path. Instead, they have begun preparations to comply with the court’s directive. This is undoubtedly a major and positive change in their position.
Proactivity of the Finance Department
Sources report that the state’s Finance Department is already working on arranging the necessary funds to pay the outstanding DA. Final preparations are underway on how to source this substantial amount and how to transfer it to the employees’ accounts in a timely manner. This active approach from the government indicates that they are taking the matter seriously. The government will not make any official announcements until the funds are fully secured. However, it is expected that once the preparations are complete, a notification will be issued, and the process of disbursing the dues will begin.
Chief Minister’s Potential Announcement
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to speak during the ongoing assembly session. A section of the political circle believes she might give a positive indication regarding the outstanding DA during her speech. Although everything depends on the Finance Department’s preparedness, a word of assurance from the Chief Minister would significantly boost the morale of the employees.
Next Steps for Employees
On the other hand, government employee organizations are also keeping a close watch on the situation. They have stated that if the state government fails to pay the outstanding DA within the stipulated deadline, they will approach the court and file a contempt of court case. Therefore, the upcoming week is set to be extremely crucial for the government employees of West Bengal. The answer to whether this prolonged struggle over DA will finally end may be just a few days away.
