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SC directs West Bengal government to pay 25% DA to its employees; BJP hails directive

IndiaTimes Friday, 16 May 2025
The Supreme Court has instructed the West Bengal government to disburse 25% Dearness Allowance (DA) to its employees within three months, marking an interim decision in the ongoing dispute over DA parity with central government employees. This directive follows a 2022 Calcutta High Court ruling that aimed to align state DA payments with the central rate.
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