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4d ago

West Bengal Faces ₹12,000 Crore Payment Order Following Supreme Court's DA Ruling

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee commits to a legal response as the state scrambles to address fiscal challenges posed by the mandated dearness allowance payment.

Big Relief! Supreme Court Tells Mamata Govt to Pay 25% DA to State Workers | Image: X

Overview

  • The Supreme Court has ordered the West Bengal government to pay 25% of dearness allowance arrears to state employees, amounting to approximately ₹12,000 crore.
  • Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated she will act in accordance with legal provisions but refrained from commenting further on the sub-judice matter.
  • State officials are working urgently to identify funding sources for the payment, with concerns that welfare schemes may face cuts to meet the financial demand.
  • West Bengal state employees currently receive 18% dearness allowance, significantly lower than the 55% provided to central government employees.
  • The state government has expressed support for teachers pursuing legal action over pay disparities, while the ruling Trinamool Congress remains restrained in public commentary.