Neeraj Bali

Neeraj Bali Chandigarh, Nov 4 (UNI) The Punjab government, on Wednesday, announced a three-percentage-point increase in dearness allowance (DA) for nearly 800,000 employees and pensioners, raising it to 53 per cent of basic pay, even as the state faces a legal battle over Rs 22,818 crore in outstanding DA and dearness relief (DR) arrears. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the increase would provide additional financial benefits worth Rs 363 crore to government employees and pensioners. The revised allowance will be reflected in November salaries and pensions disbursed in December. The announcement comes just two days after the Punjab government informed…