DA Case News: The recent Supreme Court hearing on the Dearness Allowance (DA) case for government employees has taken a new turn. The case is now moving towards a final verdict amidst the observations of the judges and the arguments and counter-arguments of the state government. In this hearing, the judges have made some important suggestions, which have once again raised hopes among the state government employees. Let’s delve into the details of this case.
Judge’s Crucial Observation
At the beginning of the hearing, the honorable judges advised the state government to clear a portion of the DA. According to the judges, employees working outside the state are receiving DA while employees within the state are deprived of it, which is a form of discrimination. To eliminate this disparity, the judges told the government, “Please do it.” Through this comment, the judges expressed their goodwill regarding the payment of DA.
Plea for Immediate Action
Regardless of the case’s outcome, the judges verbally instructed the state government to pay some amount of the arrears. Without specifying a certain percentage (like 25%), the judges said, “give any amount.” Through this verbal directive, the judges made it clear that the matter of paying the employees’ outstanding DA is extremely urgent.
State Government’s Argument
On the other hand, the state government’s representatives referred to the 2009 ROPA Rules and stated that parity has been established between the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI) and the state’s new DA rules. According to them, DA is not a moral right but is dependent on the state’s discretion. The state government informed that it would decide on giving DA based on its financial situation and regulations.
Judge’s Question on Discrepancy
The judges raised questions about the difference between the AICPI and the state government’s new rules for DA. They expressed their doubts about how the state government is creating its own rules for DA outside of the AICPI. It became clear during the hearing that the High Court and Tribunal’s orders were based on legal arguments.
Future of the Case and Final Verdict
After the state government presented its arguments, the case has been listed for the next hearing, which will likely be held tomorrow or the day after. Following this, the Confederation of State Government Employees will present their detailed arguments. It is expected that the final verdict in this case will be announced within the next two days, which will be extremely important for the state government employees.
