# Punjab mulls Supreme Court appeal after HC orders DA payment

2026-08-08T13:08:10+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the state is exploring legal options, including a Supreme Court appeal, after the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed it to clear pending dearness allowance (DA) dues within 15 days. The High Court dismissed appeals by the state and the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, imposing 6% interest on unpaid amounts from the due date.

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- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/da-dues-pay-punjab-govt-commit-check-legal-options-sc-state-fm-cheema-employee-unions-threaten-strike-demands-27-august-11786184417332.html>

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