DA Case: Punjab Govt is Employee-Friendly & Will Fully Respect Judicial Orders
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Has Already Given 8% DA Hike To Employees & Pensioners Without Waiting For Final Outcome Of SC Proceedings: Punjab Govt
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CHANDIGARH; 22 September 2026: The Punjab Government on Tuesday said it respects the views of the High Court and remains fully committed to the welfare of its employees and pensioners. The Government said the matter concerning pending Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) dues is already before the Supreme Court and the decision of the Apex Court will be binding on all parties.
In a statement, the Punjab Government said, “This matter is sub judice before the Supreme Court. All concerned should respect the judicial process and await the decision of the Apex Court. Whatever decision is passed by the Supreme Court will be binding on all parties. Despite this, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has taken a proactive step for the welfare of employees and pensioners by suo motu announcing an 8% increase in DA, taking the total DA rate to 50%, with an annual financial outlay of ₹3,000 crore.”
The Government said, “The Punjab Government is an employee-friendly government. We have listened to the concerns of employees and pensioners and have taken decisions accordingly. Even while the matter is before the Hon’ble Supreme Court, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has taken a decision in the interest of employees and pensioners by announcing an 8% increase in DA. This is a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to the welfare of its workforce.”
The Punjab Government said the legal proceedings should not be misrepresented as a refusal to respect the judiciary. “The Punjab Government has approached the Supreme Court through the appropriate legal process. Exercising the constitutional right to seek relief from the Supreme Court cannot be described as disregard for the judiciary. We have complete faith in the judicial system and will abide by the final directions of the competent court,” it added.
The Government reiterated that it would continue to work with employees and pensioners to resolve outstanding issues through dialogue while pursuing its legal remedy before the Supreme Court. “We respect the courts, we respect our employees and we respect the legal process. The Government of Punjab will always stand for the welfare of its employees and pensioners and will faithfully implement the final judicial directions,” the statement concluded.