Supreme Court Orders West Bengal to Pay 25% Dearness Allowance to State Employees

The Supreme Court of India has issued an order directing the Government of West Bengal to provide a 25% dearness allowance to all state employees. The court said that the state had failed to comply with provisions that mandate such allowances under the Employees' State Insurance Act. The decision is expected to increase the monthly earnings of thousands of public servants across the state. West Bengal officials are now preparing to implement the order and meet the financial obligations imposed by the court.