Summary
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court has described the Punjab government's conduct regarding dearness allowance (DA) as "painful."
- The court has directed that a judge with contempt of court jurisdiction will hear applications against the state for failing to comply with its order on DA payments.
- This decision underscores the court's frustration with the government's inaction towards its recent directives.
- The outcome could lead to significant repercussions for the Punjab government if found in contempt.
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