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Punjab CM Sukhu Announces 30% Pension Arrears for Class‑3, 15% for Class‑1 & 2 Retirees
✍️ Punjab Newsline
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 05:16 PM
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Chief Minister Sukhu said Punjab will clear pending pension dues, granting a 30% arrears to class‑3 retirees and a 15% arrears to those in classes 1 and 2.
Punjab's chief minister, Sukhu, announced a new settlement for pension arrears during a press briefing on Thursday. The government will clear outstanding dues by providing a 30% back‑pay adjustment to pensioners classified under class‑3, while retirees in class‑1 and class‑2 will receive a 15% adjustment.
The decision follows months of petitions from pensioner associations seeking timely clearance of delayed payments. Sukhu emphasized that the arrears settlement aims to alleviate financial stress on senior citizens and restore confidence in the state's pension system.
Implementation details were not fully disclosed, but officials indicated that the adjustments will be reflected in the next disbursement cycle, expected within the coming weeks. The government has directed the finance department to process the calculations and ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive the revised amounts without further delay.
Pensioners across Punjab have welcomed the announcement, describing it as a long‑awaited relief. The administration has urged retirees to verify their entitlement through the official pension portal to avoid any discrepancies.
The move is part of a broader effort by the Sukhu government to address welfare concerns and improve the efficiency of public service delivery in the state.
The decision follows months of petitions from pensioner associations seeking timely clearance of delayed payments. Sukhu emphasized that the arrears settlement aims to alleviate financial stress on senior citizens and restore confidence in the state's pension system.
Implementation details were not fully disclosed, but officials indicated that the adjustments will be reflected in the next disbursement cycle, expected within the coming weeks. The government has directed the finance department to process the calculations and ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive the revised amounts without further delay.
Pensioners across Punjab have welcomed the announcement, describing it as a long‑awaited relief. The administration has urged retirees to verify their entitlement through the official pension portal to avoid any discrepancies.
The move is part of a broader effort by the Sukhu government to address welfare concerns and improve the efficiency of public service delivery in the state.