What Happened
The Supreme Court has ruled that differential dearness benefit increases for serving employees and pensioners are arbitrary.
Why It Matters
Inflation impacts both equally, making a 14% DA hike for serving staff and only 11% DR for retirees discriminatory.
Key Details
- The court stated that while financial constraints can justify implementation delays, unequal benefit rates violate the right to equality.
Background Context
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.
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Source: Times of India – Original Link
Source: Times of India
