Supreme Court Orders Immediate 25% DA Payment, Clarifies No Twice-Yearly DA

• The Supreme Court has directed the state government to immediately pay 25% of outstanding Dearness Allowance (DA) to government employees.
• The court mandated that government employees must receive DA payments by March 6, emphasizing that DA is not a fundamental right.
• A committee, headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Indu Malhotra, will determine the remaining outstanding DA amount by March 6.
• The first installment of the remaining outstanding DA, after the initial 25%, must be paid by March 31.
• The committee will submit a compliance report by May 15, outlining the payment plan for outstanding DA from April 1, 2008, to November 31, 2019, ensuring even retired employees receive their dues.