A major development has brought relief to West Bengal government employees and pensioners. After years of waiting, the state government is now preparing to clear 25% of the pending Dearness Allowance (DA), as per the Supreme Court’s directive dated May 16. If all goes according to plan, the pending DA will be credited with the June salary.
Who Will Receive the Pending DA?
According to reports from Nabanna, nearly 8 lakh active government employees will be eligible for the pending DA. This includes:
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School teachers
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Panchayat and Municipality employees
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State department staff
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Employees of government-aided and autonomous bodies
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Pensioners and family pensioners
In total, nearly 8 to 10 lakh people are expected to benefit from this long-awaited payout.
West Bengal Government Employees Likely to Get 25% Pending DA in June – Will Dismissed Teachers Get DA Too?
What Did the Supreme Court Say?
On May 16, the Supreme Court ordered the West Bengal government to release 25% of the pending DA within six weeks from the date of the verdict. Initially, the court ordered 50%, but after senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi cited financial constraints, the court reduced the requirement to 25%.
That six-week window ends on June 27, meaning employees may receive the DA with their June salary.
Finance Department Gears Up
The Finance Department has begun collecting data on eligible employees across all state departments. According to sources, preparations are underway to ensure smooth disbursement of the 25% pending DA, following the Supreme Court’s timeline.
Will Dismissed Teachers Get DA Too?
Following a court order, 25,753 teachers and non-teaching staff were dismissed due to recruitment irregularities. However, 16,084 of them – who are not declared ineligible by the CBI – will continue working for the next nine months and will receive their salary and the pending DA during this period.
All dismissed staff, including these 16,084, will have to take a new exam. If found eligible, they can rejoin schools from January 1, 2026. Otherwise, they will not be reinstated.
📊 Estimated Beneficiaries at a Glance:
| Category | Approx. Number of Beneficiaries |
|---|---|
| Government Departments | 2.5 lakh |
| School Teachers | 3.8 lakh |
| Panchayats, Municipalities, Autonomous Bodies | 1 lakh |
| Pensioners & Family Pensioners | 2.5–3 lakh |
| Total Estimated Beneficiaries | 8–10 lakh |