Shimla, April 19 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has notified a six-month deferment of a portion of salaries for senior officials and department heads, citing fiscal stress and the need for prudent financial management.

The order, issued by the Finance (Regulations) Department on April 18, will take effect from the salary for April 2026, payable in May. Officials described the move as a temporary and collective effort to manage the state's financial resources more efficiently in view of prevailing economic conditions.

As per the notification, the deferment follows a tiered structure based on seniority. A 30 per cent deferment will apply to top administrative officials, including the Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretaries, Prin...