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Punjab High Court orders Chief Secretary to appear in person on Oct 5 over unpaid DA‑DR
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 09:16 PM
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The Punjab High Court has directed the state’s Chief Secretary to appear personally on October 5 after failing to pay DA‑DR and not filing a compliance affidavit.
The Punjab High Court issued a stern directive after the state's Chief Secretary did not comply with a previous order concerning the payment of DA‑DR (Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief) and failed to submit the mandated compliance affidavit.
The bench set a firm deadline, requiring the Chief Secretary to appear in person before the court on 5 October. The court warned that non‑appearance could trigger contempt of court proceedings.
This ruling highlights the judiciary's insistence on strict adherence to financial directives issued to senior state officials and reflects growing scrutiny over the implementation of welfare‑related payments in Punjab.
The Chief Secretary's office has not yet released a statement regarding the court's order.
The bench set a firm deadline, requiring the Chief Secretary to appear in person before the court on 5 October. The court warned that non‑appearance could trigger contempt of court proceedings.
This ruling highlights the judiciary's insistence on strict adherence to financial directives issued to senior state officials and reflects growing scrutiny over the implementation of welfare‑related payments in Punjab.
The Chief Secretary's office has not yet released a statement regarding the court's order.