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West Bengal to Settle Seven-Year DA Arrears for State Employees Ahead of Durga Puja
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🗓 24 Sep 2026, 09:17 PM
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The West Bengal government announced it will clear seven years of dearness allowance arrears for its staff before the Durga Puja festivities begin.
Kolkata, Sept 24 — The state administration of West Bengal has confirmed that it will settle dearness allowance (DA) arrears accumulated over the past seven years for its government employees before the onset of Durga Puja. The decision, disclosed through an official statement, aims to address long‑standing wage grievances and ensure that staff receive the pending dues ahead of the major cultural festival.
The clearance is expected to benefit tens of thousands of civil servants, teachers, health workers and other state‑run personnel who have been awaiting the adjustment. Officials indicated that the funds have been earmarked in the current fiscal budget and that the disbursement will be processed through the existing payroll system.
By clearing the arrears before the festive period, the government hopes to boost morale among its workforce and avoid any disruption to public services during the high‑traffic holiday season. The move also aligns with the administration's broader effort to resolve pending employee grievances ahead of the upcoming financial year.
The announcement did not specify the exact date of payment, but senior officials assured that the process will be completed well before the main Durga Puja celebrations commence in early October.
The clearance is expected to benefit tens of thousands of civil servants, teachers, health workers and other state‑run personnel who have been awaiting the adjustment. Officials indicated that the funds have been earmarked in the current fiscal budget and that the disbursement will be processed through the existing payroll system.
By clearing the arrears before the festive period, the government hopes to boost morale among its workforce and avoid any disruption to public services during the high‑traffic holiday season. The move also aligns with the administration's broader effort to resolve pending employee grievances ahead of the upcoming financial year.
The announcement did not specify the exact date of payment, but senior officials assured that the process will be completed well before the main Durga Puja celebrations commence in early October.