DA Case Update: Official DA Case Report is Out! See the Full List of Modification and Contempt Case
DA Case Update: A new date has been announced for the Dearness Allowance (DA) case hearing for state government employees in the Supreme Court. The hearing will take place this Monday, August 4, 2025. This has renewed hope among the state government employees. Let’s get into the latest details of this case.
Hearing Details
The hearing is scheduled for August 4, 2025, in Court Number 12 of the Supreme Court. It is listed as Item Number 13 in the cause list. Several important issues are expected to be discussed during this session.
Key Discussion Points
The topics that will be discussed during this hearing are:
- Old Pending Issues: Matters that have been pending since 2022 will be discussed.
- Additional Documents: Unity Forum has submitted some additional documents, which will be considered in this hearing.
- Involvement of Sangrami Joutha Mancha: The issue regarding the involvement of the Sangrami Joutha Mancha is also slated for discussion.
- State Government’s Application: The application for modification of the court’s order, filed by the state government on June 27, 2025, will also be heard.
- Written Submission: As permitted by the Supreme Court’s order on May 16, Unity Forum has filed a written submission.
Contempt of Court Cases
Despite the Supreme Court’s order, the state government did not pay the 25% DA, leading three organizations to file contempt of court cases. These organizations are:
- Unity Forum
- Confederation of State Government Employees
- Sarkari Karmachari Parishad
These contempt cases are also a crucial aspect of the hearing on August 4th. It is anticipated that the hearing might begin with these contempt cases.
Employees’ Expectations
State government employees have been fighting for their rightful DA for a long time. This hearing is extremely important for them. They are hopeful that the Supreme Court will rule in their favor and that the state government will promptly clear the pending DA. It now remains to be seen whether the hearing on August 4th brings any good news for the employees.
