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HRTC Pensioners Protest in Himachal Over Unpaid Dearness Allowance
✍️ The Chenab Times
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 07:46 PM
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Pensioners of Himachal Road Transport Corporation gathered in the state capital to demand payment of pending Dearness Allowance, alleging months of delay.
Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) pensioners assembled near the corporation's headquarters in Shimla on Monday, demanding the release of their overdue Dearness Allowance (DA). The retirees, many of whom rely on the allowance to offset rising living costs, said the payments have been pending for several months despite repeated reminders to the transport department.
The protest remained peaceful, with participants holding placards and chanting slogans that highlighted the financial strain caused by the delayed allowance. Representatives of the pensioners' association approached senior officials of the state transport ministry, seeking an immediate resolution and a clear timeline for the disbursement.
State authorities have not yet issued an official response, but sources within the transport department indicated that the issue is under review and that the government is aware of the pensioners' grievances. The pensioners have warned that they will continue peaceful demonstrations until the dues are cleared.
The incident underscores growing concerns among retired government employees in Himachal Pradesh about the timely payment of inflation-linked benefits, a matter that has attracted attention from other pensioner groups across the state.
The protest remained peaceful, with participants holding placards and chanting slogans that highlighted the financial strain caused by the delayed allowance. Representatives of the pensioners' association approached senior officials of the state transport ministry, seeking an immediate resolution and a clear timeline for the disbursement.
State authorities have not yet issued an official response, but sources within the transport department indicated that the issue is under review and that the government is aware of the pensioners' grievances. The pensioners have warned that they will continue peaceful demonstrations until the dues are cleared.
The incident underscores growing concerns among retired government employees in Himachal Pradesh about the timely payment of inflation-linked benefits, a matter that has attracted attention from other pensioner groups across the state.