The Kerala High Court asked the State government if it can release at least one instalment of the dearness allowance (DA) arrears to government employees and teachers.The court was hearing a plea by the Federation of All Kerala University Employees Organisations. The forum alleged that there was no follow up action on the part of the government, despite assurance that the arrears will be distributed in eight instalments. It further sought the speedy disbursement of at least an instalment of the DA.The government submitted that the arrears will be cleared in instalments in the 2026-2027 financial year. The matter has been posted for hearing on April 8.It had been reported that the DA arrears of government employees was pending since 2021.Published - March 30, 2026 08:29 pm IST