Punjab-Haryana High Court Fines Punjab Government Rs 1 Lakh Over Pending DA Arrears
The court also ordered Chief Secretary K A P Sinha to explain the delay and submit a timeline for full compliance.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the Punjab government for failing to comply with its orders concerning the payment of pending dearness allowance (DA) and arrears to government employees and pensioners.
Expressing displeasure over the non-compliance, the High Court noted that its directions had not been implemented and the dues remained unpaid.
The court has directed the Punjab chief secretary…
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Punjab and Haryana HC Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Fine on Punjab Chief Secretary over DA Arrears, Orders Appearance on Nov 3
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The hearing was held on a contempt petition filed by Nirmal Singh Dhillon, a retired Chief Engineer of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), over the alleged non-compliance with court directions regarding Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR). India News | Punjab and Haryana HC Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Fine on Punjab Chief Secretary over DA Arrears, Orders Appearance on Nov 3.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has imposed ₹1 lakh costs on the Punjab Chief Secretary for failing to file a response to a pending DA and arrears payment case. Following the court's displeasure, the government will have to respond before the next hearing on November 3, when its stance on the pending demands will be revealed.
Punjab-Haryana High Court Fines Punjab Government Rs 1 Lakh Over Pending DA Arrears
<p>The Punjab and Haryana High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the Punjab government for failing to comply with its orders concerning the payment of pending dearness allowance (DA) and arrears to government employees and pensioners.</p> <p>Expressing displeasure over the non-compliance, the High Court noted that its directions had not been implemented and the dues remained unpaid.</p> <p>The court has directed the Punjab chief secretary…
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken a tough stand on the issue of dearness allowance (DA) and arrears payments to government employees and pensioners. The court imposed a fine of one lakh rupees on the Chief Secretary of Punjab for failing to file a reply.
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