Punjab HC Slams Government Over Delayed DA Payments to Employees

The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed strong dissatisfaction with the state government's failure to comply with its previous orders regarding the disbursement of pending dearness allowance to employees and pensioners. The court imposed a fine of one lakh rupees on the Chief Secretary, questioning the reasons behind the delay in providing benefits to state employees. The court emphasized the importance of fulfilling its orders promptly and ensuring the timely disbursement of benefits due to state employees and pensioners.