The West Bengal government might take a palpable decision on the payment of DA Arrears to the State Government Employees. The ‘Deadline’ of November 4 is hanging over the head of the state government. As per sources, Nabanna may announce a decision before next Friday on the payment of DA to Govt. employees.
A decision on payment of DA to Govt. employees may be taken by November 4, 2022. Then a decision can be taken in DA arrears.
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The Finance Secretary and the Chief Secretary must file an affidavit in the Calcutta High Court by November 4 to explain why a contempt of court case has been filed against them for not clearing the DA dues by August 19 despite the court’s order.
WB Govt. takes decision on paying DA arrears within this date.
As per sources, the state Govt. is now left with three choices regarding DA arrears
1) The state government can settle the DA as directed by the High Court. On September 22, the High Court dismissed the review petition filed by the state and said that the judgement of May 20 is upheld. Within 3 months, the DA arrears of the state govt. employees have to be settled.
2) the state government might go to the Supreme Court. State govt. employees’ organizations are preparing for the DA case to go to the Supreme Court.
3) The state government can make an announcement on paying the pending DA.
General Secretary of the Confederation of State Government Employees, Malay Mukherjee quoted, “We are confident of victory. But I think another legal battle will only add to the delay. Hence, it would be wise on the part of the state government to make an announcement on this count before November 4, and avoid contempt of court proceedings”. Keep visiting our website to stay updated.
Written by Rajeshwari.
