Chandigarh, March 26 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday sought details on the release of dearness allowance (DA) to IAS, IPS, IFS and judicial officers after lower-rung government employees in a petition alleged discrimination.

Taking note of the submissions, the high court bench of justice HS Brar has directed that the principal secretary, department of finance, Punjab, would file an affidavit detailing up to which date the installments of DA, on the pattern applicable to central government employees, has been paid to All India Service (AIS) officers and judicial officers serving in the state.

The court has also asked to detail whether the emoluments of All India Service officers and judicial officers serving in the Punjab ...