Punjab Government Issues Notification on Arrears for Employees and Pensioners
**Chandigarh, February 14, 2025 ( ਜਾਬਸ ਆਫ ਟੁਡੇ)– The Punjab Government has issued an important notification regarding the payment of arrears to government employees and pensioners. The directive covers arrears from **January 1, 2016, to June 30, 2021**, along with DA and other ARREARS adjustments for the period from **July 1, 2021, to March 31, 2024**.
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ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਕਰਮਚਾਰੀਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਪੈਨਸ਼ਨਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਬਕਾਇਆ ਰਾਸ਼ੀ ਬਾਰੇ ਪੱਤਰ ਜਾਰੀ
The notification, issued by the Department of Expenditure and Administrative Reforms, confirms that the financial provisions for these arrears have been finalized. A high-level meeting was held on **February 13, 2025**, where key decisions were taken to ensure timely disbursement. The English version of the financial report was previously issued on **December 9, 2024**, and the updated financial details have now been incorporated.
As per the directive, all relevant departments must implement the arrears payment process efficiently. The decision has been formally communicated to the **Chief Secretary, Punjab, and other senior officials** to ensure smooth execution.
This move by the Punjab Government aims to provide long-awaited financial relief to employees and pensioners, ensuring that they receive their rightful dues without further delay.
