Punjab DA Arrears Case: Chief Secretary KAP Sinha Appears in High Court, Willing to Apologize

October 9, 2026

Chandigarh: Chief Secretary KAP Sinha appeared before the Punjab and Haryana High Court in connection with a contempt case related to the pending payment of dearness allowance (DA) to government employees in Punjab. During the hearing, he expressed his willingness to apologize. The High Court referred the contempt case to a roster bench.

The case relates to the pending DA arrears of Punjab government employees and the alleged non-compliance of court orders. The matter is pending in court amid an ongoing dispute over the pending payment.

Chief Secretary KAP Sinha Appears in High Court

Chief Secretary KAP Sinha appeared before the High Court in connection with the ongoing contempt proceedings in the DA arrears case. During the hearing, he expressed his readiness to apologize in the matter.

The dispute concerns compliance with court orders regarding the pending payment of dearness allowance (DA) to government employees. Legal proceedings are underway on the issue of pending payment and alleged non-compliance.

Contempt Case Sent to Roster Bench

During the hearing, the High Court referred the contempt case to the Roster Bench. The designated bench will now hear the case further, according to the court’s established roster and jurisdiction.

Further hearings will consider the facts of the case and compliance with the court’s directives.

DA Arrears Payment Issue in Discussion

Punjab government employees are demanding the release of long-pending DA arrears. The court’s proceedings in this case will focus on compliance with judicial orders regarding the payment of arrears.

The next hearing in the Roster Bench may provide clarity regarding the further course of action and court directives.