INCOME TAX5 Sept 2026
Punjab DA hike: Which govt employees will get jump from 42% to 60%? Check details here
Punjab has proposed raising dearness allowance (DA) from 42% to 60% for 85,000 state employees. The move covers those recruited after 17 July 2020 whose basic pay follows central government pay patterns. A cabinet sub-committee approved the proposal; it now awaits Chief Minister Mann's final approval. The aim is to narrow the salary gap with older recruits on Punjab's higher pay scale.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Punjab cabinet sub-committee recommended raising DA from 42% to 60% for 85,000 employees.
- Only employees recruited after 17 July 2020, whose basic pay follows central pay pattern, are covered.
- Final approval still needed from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann; employees recruited before July 2020 are not included.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are a Punjab state employee recruited after 17 July 2020, watch for official confirmation from the Chief Minister's office before expecting the higher DA in your salary.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
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