DA Contempt Notice: Karmachari Parishad Prepares for Contempt Notice if DA is Not Paid
DA Contempt Notice: The long-standing deadlock over the Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears for state government employees is about to take a new turn. The deadline set by the Supreme Court is approaching, but no positive steps have been seen from the state government yet. In this situation, the Karmachari Parishad (Employees’ Council) is making final preparations to send a contempt of court notice. This move is expected to give a new direction to the DA case.
Deadline Nears, Karmachari Parishad Remains Firm
The Supreme Court had directed the state government to pay 25 percent of the outstanding DA within six weeks. That deadline is set to expire on the upcoming 26th of June. However, the state government has not yet made any decision on this matter. The counsel for the Karmachari Parishad, Mr. Debashis Babu, has stated that if the state government does not pay their due DA within the specified day, they will not delay for a moment.
The Karmachari Parishad has announced that if the DA is not paid by June 26th, a contempt of court notice will be sent to the state’s Chief Secretary and Finance Secretary on June 27th. Through this notice, the state government will be given a specific time to present its case. If there is no response within that time, a contempt petition will be filed directly in the Supreme Court.
Legal Action and the Next Hearing
Mr. Debashis Babu also mentioned that although the next hearing in the Supreme Court is scheduled for August 4th, the issue of contempt of court may be raised before then. An attempt will be made to bring the case up for an early hearing soon after the Supreme Court reopens on July 14th. The Karmachari Parishad is unwilling to back down from its rights. Their main objective is to ensure that DA is established as a legal right for employees and that the Supreme Court’s order is implemented.
Through this legal battle, the Karmachari Parishad is not only trying to recover their arrears but also aiming to set a precedent for the future, ensuring that the rights of government employees are protected. It is believed that their firm stance will create significant pressure on the state government.
Conclusion
Tension is rising among state government employees regarding the DA case. While the state government cites a financial crisis, the employees are unwilling to give up their legal rights. The Karmachari Parishad’s preparation for a contempt of court notice could further complicate the relationship between the state and its employees. Now, it remains to be seen what steps the state government takes in response to this notice and what verdict the Supreme Court delivers. All government employees are now looking forward to that outcome.
