The National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC) has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to immediately release Eid and other festival allowances for 2026 to eligible employees after the CDA Mazdoor Union challenged the non payment of benefits before the commission.
The order was issued by NIRC Member Misbahullah Khan in response to a complaint filed under the Industrial Relations Act, 2012.
The union argued that it serves as the collective bargaining agent for CDA employees and that a longstanding agreement requires the authority to pay annual festival allowances to eligible workers.
According to the complaint, CDA management is obligated to provide an allowance equal to one month’s basic salary on occasions including Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Azha, Christmas, Easter and Diwali. The benefit applies to employees from BPS 1 to BPS 15, including contract workers, daily wage staff, muster roll employees and certain non gazetted officials in BPS 16 selection grade.
The union informed the commission that these payments had been made regularly from 2007 through 2025 but were withheld in 2026 despite the existing settlement between management and workers.
After reviewing the case, the commission admitted the complaint and issued notices to CDA management, directing officials to appear before the commission on May 25 and submit detailed responses. Notices were also issued regarding the union’s request for interim relief.
In its interim order, the NIRC instructed CDA to implement the settlement and immediately disburse Eid ul Fitr, Eid ul Azha, Easter and other festival allowances for 2026 until the next hearing. The commission further noted that if the interim relief is not extended at the next hearing, the order will automatically lapse.
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