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Punjab Government Declares Mass Leave Over Pending DA Illegal, Threatens Action
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 03:37 AM
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The Punjab administration has labeled a planned mass leave by state employees over delayed Dearness Allowance as illegal and warned of disciplinary measures.
Punjab's state government issued a formal statement asserting that a coordinated leave by its employees to protest the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) is unlawful. The notice emphasized that the DA, a cost‑of‑living adjustment, cannot be used as a pretext for mass absenteeism without following prescribed procedures.
Officials warned that any employee participating in the unauthorized leave could face disciplinary action under existing service rules. The administration also urged staff to raise grievances through official channels rather than resorting to collective strikes.
The declaration comes amid growing discontent among state employees who claim the DA revision has been delayed, affecting their real wages. While the government acknowledges the concerns, it maintains that the rule of law and service continuity must be upheld.
No further details on potential penalties or timelines for the pending DA were disclosed, and the government called for calm and dialogue to resolve the issue.
Officials warned that any employee participating in the unauthorized leave could face disciplinary action under existing service rules. The administration also urged staff to raise grievances through official channels rather than resorting to collective strikes.
The declaration comes amid growing discontent among state employees who claim the DA revision has been delayed, affecting their real wages. While the government acknowledges the concerns, it maintains that the rule of law and service continuity must be upheld.
No further details on potential penalties or timelines for the pending DA were disclosed, and the government called for calm and dialogue to resolve the issue.