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Indian Supreme Court Rules Against Differential Dearness Allowance Hikes
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that differential dearness benefit increases for serving employees and pensioners are arbitrary, as inflation impacts both equally, making a 14% DA hike for staff and only 11% DR for retirees discriminatory.
10 Apr, 22:29 — 11 Apr, 06:00
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual5d ago
Can't have different DA hikes for staff and pensioners: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that differential dearness benefit increases for serving employees and pensioners are arbitrary. Inflation impacts both equally, making a 14% DA hike for serving staff and only 11% DR for retirees discriminatory. The court stated that while financial constraints can justify implementation delays, unequal benefit rates violate the right to equality.
By AMIT ANAND CHOUDHARY
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First report: Times of India · 10 Apr, 22:29|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h
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