Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders State Government to Address Pension Arrears
Chandigarh, August 24 2024( PBJOBSOFTODAY)In a significant decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the State of Punjab to resolve the issue of pension arrears for retired employees dating back to 2016. The case, titled *Gurnam Singh and Others vs. State of Punjab and Others*, was heard by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Harsimran Singh Sethi.
The petitioners, represented by Mr. Nitesh Singla, brought forward grievances regarding the non-payment of arrears for revised pensions from January 1, 2016, to June 30, 2021. They also highlighted that their entitled Dearness Allowance (DA) was neither being paid nor decided upon, causing further financial strain.
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During the proceedings, Mr. Charanpreet Singh, the Additional Advocate General (AAG) of Punjab, stated that the state has already undertaken steps to address these concerns as per a prior order in a related case (*Satya Parkash Khanna and Others vs. State of Punjab and Others*), decided on July 11, 2024. He assured the court that within six months, the issue of releasing arrears to retirees, especially those from aided institutions, would be resolved with a detailed speaking order.
Justice Sethi emphasized that the petitioners, being senior citizens, should not face undue delays. The court warned that any failure to comply with the order within the stipulated time could lead to serious consequences, including the initiation of suo moto contempt proceedings against the responsible officials.
The petition was subsequently disposed of, with the court acknowledging the state’s commitment to resolving the matter swiftly.
