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Punjab Govt Ordered to Pay ₹32,418 Cr DA/DR Dues with 6% Interest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 10:36 AM
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to clear over ₹32,418 crore in pending Dearness Allowance and Relief dues for employees and pensioners, including 6% interest.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a stern directive to the Punjab government regarding the long-pending dues of government employees and pensioners. The court has highlighted that the state owes a massive sum of ₹32,418 crore towards Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (Dr). This significant backlog has been a source of concern for the workforce and retirees in the state.
In its ruling, the High Court emphasized the urgency of settling these financial obligations. The government is mandated to clear the entire pending amount, which includes an additional 6% interest on the unpaid dues. The court's order underscores the need for timely disbursement of statutory benefits to ensure the financial stability of public servants and their families.
The decision places a substantial financial burden on the Punjab government, requiring immediate action to regularize the payments. The court's strict stance aims to prevent further delays in the disbursement of these critical allowances, which are essential for adjusting to inflation and maintaining the standard of living for the affected individuals.
In its ruling, the High Court emphasized the urgency of settling these financial obligations. The government is mandated to clear the entire pending amount, which includes an additional 6% interest on the unpaid dues. The court's order underscores the need for timely disbursement of statutory benefits to ensure the financial stability of public servants and their families.
The decision places a substantial financial burden on the Punjab government, requiring immediate action to regularize the payments. The court's strict stance aims to prevent further delays in the disbursement of these critical allowances, which are essential for adjusting to inflation and maintaining the standard of living for the affected individuals.