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Punjab to Offer 6% Interest on Pending Dues After DA Deadline
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 06:37 AM
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The deadline for the DA scheme has lapsed, and the Punjab government is considering a middle‑ground approach by proposing a 6% interest on outstanding dues.
The deadline for the DA (Deferred Amount) scheme in Punjab has now expired, prompting the state administration to explore a conciliatory solution. Sources indicate that the government is weighing the option of crediting a 6% interest rate on all pending dues owed to various stakeholders.
If implemented, the measure would aim to alleviate financial strain on creditors while maintaining fiscal discipline. Officials have described the approach as a "middle path" that balances the need for timely payments with the state's budgetary constraints.
The proposal is currently under review by the finance department, and a formal announcement is expected in the coming days. Stakeholders have been advised to await official communication before taking any action.
The move reflects Punjab's broader effort to address arrears and improve its fiscal health ahead of upcoming financial assessments.
Further details will be provided once the decision is finalized and communicated to the public.
If implemented, the measure would aim to alleviate financial strain on creditors while maintaining fiscal discipline. Officials have described the approach as a "middle path" that balances the need for timely payments with the state's budgetary constraints.
The proposal is currently under review by the finance department, and a formal announcement is expected in the coming days. Stakeholders have been advised to await official communication before taking any action.
The move reflects Punjab's broader effort to address arrears and improve its fiscal health ahead of upcoming financial assessments.
Further details will be provided once the decision is finalized and communicated to the public.