In a significant development that has sent ripples through the state administration, the West Bengal Secretariat, Nabanna, has introduced a stringent policy regarding the payment of arrear Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees. Contrary to the high expectations of the staff, it appears that the government is planning a massive “cleanup” or deduction in the disbursement process. This means a substantial section of employees might be excluded from receiving their long-awaited dues.

According to reliable sources within Nabanna, the administration has initiated a rigorous vetting process for all DA-related claims. The government is reportedly scrutinizing service records and eligibility criteria with extra precision. Those with incomplete service books or technical discrepancies are likely to face hurdles in getting their arrears cleared. This move is being seen as a strategic step to manage the state’s exchequer, but it has triggered widespread resentment among the workforce. While employee unions have been protesting for parity with central DA rates, this latest “filter” policy on existing arrears is expected to further escalate the tension between the government and its employees. For now, the clarity on who stays on the beneficiary list remains a subject of intense debate across government corridors.