Punjab Cabinet approves ₹14,000 crore arrears for employees and pensioners, 22 Lok Adalats and NRI courts
The Punjab Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann approved release of ₹14,000 crore in pending arrears to employees and pensioners on 13 February 2025.
Summary
The Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on 13 February 2025 approved disbursal of pending arrears worth ₹14,000 crore to government employees and pensioners in stages, according to the Chief Minister's Office. The arrears cover revised pay, pension and leave encashment from 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2022, and dearness allowance from 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2024, benefiting about three lakh employees and three lakh pensioners. The Cabinet also created posts for 22 new Lok Adalats and approved special fast-track NRI courts in Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Moga and Ludhiana.
Key facts
- Date
- 13 February 2025, Chandigarh
- Arrears
- ₹14,000 crore, in stages
- Beneficiaries
- About 3 lakh employees and 3 lakh pensioners
- Lok Adalats
- 22 new
- NRI courts
- Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Moga, Ludhiana
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How much in pending arrears for employees and pensioners did the Punjab Cabinet approve on 13 February 2025 (in crore rupees)?
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Correct answer: C — 14,000
The Cabinet approved release of ₹14,000 crore in arrears in stages, benefiting about three lakh employees and three lakh pensioners.
For how many new Lok Adalats did the Punjab Cabinet create posts on 13 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 22
The Cabinet created posts in the Punjab State Legal Services Authority for 22 new Lok Adalats.
Which of the following districts was NOT among those where the Punjab Cabinet approved special fast-track NRI courts in February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Amritsar
The NRI courts were approved for Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Moga and Ludhiana; Amritsar was not on the list.