DA Case Update: Big Update on DA Case at the Start of 2026! When is the Supreme Court Verdict? Malay Mukhopadhyay Explains

DA Case Update: Another year has passed with West Bengal state government employees eagerly waiting for the verdict on their long-pending Dearness Allowance (DA) case. At the onset of 2026, Malay Mukhopadhyay, General Secretary of the Confederation of State Government Employees, extended his warm wishes to all government employees and retired pensioners. He expressed hope that the New Year would bring happiness, prosperity, and the much-awaited justice to everyone’s lives. Along with his greetings, he shared crucial updates regarding the current status of the DA case in the Supreme Court.

DA Deprivation and Comparison with Other States

Malay Mukhopadhyay highlighted the prolonged deprivation faced by state government employees regarding DA. He drew a sharp contrast between West Bengal and other states:

• Situation in Other States: Most state governments and the Central Government provide DA to their employees based on the ‘All India Consumer Price Index’ (AICPI). Even if there is a delay of a few months in issuing the official order, employees in those states receive the full amount along with Arrears.
• Discrimination in West Bengal: The scenario is vastly different in West Bengal. General state government employees are not receiving DA according to these rules. However, ironically, employees under the same state government who are posted outside the state, such as in the ‘Resident Commissioner Office’ in Delhi or Chennai, are receiving DA strictly according to the AICPI. Employee unions are hopeful that this disparity will be duly noted by the court.

History of Legal Victories and Optimism

The Confederation of State Government Employees remains extremely positive about the outcome of the DA case. Mr. Mukhopadhyay reminded everyone of the strong legal foundation of their case based on past records:

• The employees have won twice in the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT).
• In the Calcutta High Court, the verdict has gone in favor of the state government employees a total of four times, including the main case and review petitions.
• Even the Supreme Court has previously acknowledged that the DA case has been significantly delayed. The Apex Court had earlier directed the state government to clear dues, mentioning payments of 50 percent and subsequently 25 percent DA in previous hearings.

When Can We Expect the Supreme Court Verdict?

Currently, the burning question in the minds of lakhs of government employees is—when will the final verdict be delivered? Malay Mukhopadhyay provided a tentative timeline regarding this:

• The Supreme Court reopens on January 5, 2026 (Monday).
• It is expected that the final judgment will be pronounced within the first week (Monday to Friday) or at the latest by the second week after the court reopens.
• According to the organization, if the verdict is not delivered within these two weeks, it would be extremely unfortunate for the employees who have been waiting for so long.

In conclusion, Mr. Mukhopadhyay ended his message by praying for everyone’s good health and family well-being in 2026. All eyes are now fixed on the country’s highest court to see when it finally draws a curtain on this protracted legal battle.