Punjab HC halts major government ad spending until employee arrears are paid
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has prohibited the Punjab administration from funding extensive advertising drives until all outstanding Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief payments for staff and retirees are settled. The court has mandated that the government must resolve these payments within a 15-day window. Should the state miss this deadline, it will be required to provide 6% simple interest on the unpaid balance.