Government employees in several states across India, not just West Bengal, are expressing their discontent over pending dearness allowance (DA) arrears. They are putting pressure on their respective state governments regarding this issue.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had promised to clear all pending DA arrears for government employees before the assembly elections. After coming to power, the CM is taking steps to fulfill that promise.
Government employees are pleased to see the Chief Minister taking the initiative to clear the pending DA arrears. They hope to receive their dues very soon.
The West Bengal government has not yet announced the clearance of pending DA arrears. This initiative has been taken by another state government.
CM Naidu had promised to clear DA arrears before the assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh. He is fulfilling his promise a few months after taking charge as Chief Minister again.
The Andhra Pradesh Non-Gazetted Officers Association's state president, KV Shiva Reddy, and general secretary, Chowdhary Purushottam, hope to receive the DA as promised by the CM soon.
The Andhra Pradesh Non-Gazetted Officers Association stated that CM Naidu has also assured the formation of a Pay Revision Commission as per his election promise.
Andhra Pradesh government employees are hopeful for new DA payments in addition to the clearance of arrears.
CM Naidu has also promised to address the demands of government employees regarding General Provident Fund and Andhra Pradesh Government Life Insurance.
The case regarding DA arrears for West Bengal government employees is currently pending in the Supreme Court. The matter depends on the apex court's ruling.
Central government employees currently receive 53% DA. The last DA hike for central government employees was before Diwali.
Central government employees may see a further 3% DA increase this month, widening the gap with West Bengal government employees to 42%.
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