INCOME TAX2 Oct 2026
DA news: Telangana Cabinet approves release of two pending instalments — when will remaining arrears be cleared? | Mint
Telangana's Cabinet has approved two pending Dearness Allowance (DA) instalments for state government employees and pensioners. These DA payments add about ₹2,500 crore a year to the state's costs. The two instalments come from arrears pending since 2024, and the rest will be cleared in instalments, with no timeline shared. Check your salary slip and confirm the credit with your department.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Telangana Cabinet has approved the release of two pending Dearness Allowance instalments for state government employees and pensioners.
- The minister said the two DAs would be released immediately from the arrears pending since 2024, and the remaining arrears will be cleared in instalments.
- The release of the two DA instalments will add around ₹2,500 crore annually to the Telangana government's financial burden.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are a Telangana state government employee or pensioner, keep an eye on your salary or pension credit and verify the DA amount with your department or treasury office. No payment timeline for the remaining arrears has been announced yet, so avoid planning around it.
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