In a landmark move to resolve the prolonged Dearness Allowance (DA) crisis, the West Bengal government has placed its administrative machinery on high alert. To ensure the swift settlement of DA arrears, Nabanna has ordered all relevant government offices to remain functional this coming Saturday and Sunday. The decision aims to expedite the complex financial calculations and data verification required to comply with recent judicial observations.

The state’s Home and Finance departments issued a joint directive cancelling the weekend holidays for staff involved in payroll and personnel management. The government’s urgency comes in the wake of mounting pressure from the Supreme Court to address the legitimate dues of state employees within a stipulated timeframe. By working overtime this weekend, the administration hopes to finalize the disbursement plan.

For years, the DA issue has been a major point of conflict between the state government and various employee unions. This sudden burst of activity is being viewed as a significant shift in the government’s stance. Sources suggest that the groundwork being laid this weekend could lead to a formal announcement regarding the payment schedule early next week.

While some employee groups have questioned the last-minute cancellation of holidays, the majority see this as a positive development toward ending the financial uncertainty. Whether this is a move to avoid legal contempt or a strategic masterstroke ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, the spotlight remains on the state treasury as lakhs of employees await their rightful dues.