DA Case WB: Case Listed as ‘Part Heard’ – What Does It Mean? Hearing Green-lit for Monday
DA Case WB: The wait for government employees is finally coming to an end. The Dearness Allowance (DA) case of West Bengal has been listed for hearing again in the Supreme Court. The hearing will take place this coming Monday, September 8th, at 2 PM. It will be held in a special bench comprising Justice Sanjaya Karol and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra. This new listing and some crucial aspects of the case have ignited new hope among government employees.
Current Status of the Case
The most significant aspect of this listing is that the case has been marked as “Part Heard.” This means that the bench which started hearing the case will be the one to deliver the final verdict. Even if the roster of judges changes, the bench for this case will remain the same. This is highly significant because Justice Sanjaya Karol has been hearing the case for the last six months, conducting about 11-12 hearings, and is well-acquainted with the intricacies of the matter. Consequently, there will be no need to hear the case from scratch, which increases the possibility of a swift resolution.
Hearing Possibilities and Concerns
In the upcoming Monday hearing, it is expected that the lawyers for the state government will present a summary of their arguments. However, the lawyers for the petitioners fear that the state government might try to prolong the case further. The video also highlights that a significant amount of money from the state exchequer is being spent on legal fees for this prolonged legal battle, which is ultimately the taxpayers’ money.
The Role of Employee Organizations
In this situation, employee organizations have appealed for moral and financial support from all government employees and retirees to continue their fight. According to them, this legal battle is not just for the benefit of a few employees but is a fight for the rights of all government employees. Therefore, unity is essential to succeed in this struggle.
Overall, this new turn in the DA case has brought a fresh wave of hope to the employee community. The listing as a “Part Heard” case under a specific bench suggests that the matter will move towards a quicker resolution. All eyes are now on the hearing next Monday, where the state government’s next move and the Supreme Court’s observations will be critically important.
