The notice was issued during a hearing on the matter on Monday. The court has directed the Punjab government to file its response by November 17.
The development comes after a penalty had previously been imposed in the case. However, the latest report does not provide details about the amount of the penalty or the specific grounds for issuing the contempt notice.
The case concerns the payment of Dearness Allowance to employees and the state government’s handling of the matter. The court has now sought the government’s explanation within the stipulated deadline.
The next proceedings are expected to take place after the government submits its response. Further details about the court’s observations and the government’s position were not available in the report.
