Punjab Government's Top Official Fined Rs 1 Lakh Over Dearness Allowance Dues

What happened: A court fined Punjab's Chief Secretary Rs 1 lakh over unpaid dearness allowance dues and directed the official to appear personally on November 3 with an affidavit explaining why earlier orders were not implemented. Key numbers: Fine of Rs 1 lakh. Personal appearance scheduled for November 3. Why it matters: The court is pressing the state's top official to explain non-implementation of its earlier orders on the allowance dues.

A court fined Punjab's Chief Secretary Rs 1 lakh over unpaid dearness allowance dues and directed the official to appear personally on November 3 with an affidavit explaining why earlier orders were not implemented.

The court is pressing the state's top official to explain non-implementation of its earlier orders on the allowance dues.