INCOME TAX4 Sept 2026
DA news: Punjab finance minister Cheema says state govt will ensure salary parity with Centre — Latest updates
Punjab has told its employees it is ready to match central government salaries, not just the DA rate. This follows a court order to clear pending dearness allowance within 15 days, which the state says is impossible because arrears total about ₹14,191 crore. Punjab has moved the Supreme Court. Employees and pensioners should wait for the court's decision while talks continue.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Punjab finance minister says the state will ensure salary parity with central government workers if employees want it.
- Punjab has challenged a High Court order to clear pending DA and arrears within 15 days, citing the total amount of about ₹14,191 crore.
- The state argues DA should be based on the whole salary package, not just the Centre's DA percentage.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are a Punjab government employee or pensioner, keep records of pending DA and dearness relief, and wait for the Supreme Court's decision before expecting any fixed payment date.
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TaxQue News Desk
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