The National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC) has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to immediately disburse Eid and other festival allowances for 2026 to eligible employees, following a petition filed by the CDA Mazdoor Union over non-payment of benefits.

The directive was issued by NIRC Member Misbahullah Khan under the Industrial Relations Act, 2012, after the union approached the commission, arguing that CDA is bound by a longstanding agreement to provide annual festival allowances to its workers.

According to the complaint, the agreement requires CDA to pay an amount equal to one month’s basic salary on occasions such as 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 wagers, muster roll staff, and certain non-gazetted employees in BPS-16 (selection grade).

The union stated that these payments were regularly issued from 2007 to 2025 but were withheld in 2026 despite the existing settlement between management and employees.

After reviewing the case, the commission accepted the petition and issued notices to CDA management, directing officials to appear before the next hearing scheduled for May 25 and submit their response. Notices were also issued regarding the union’s request for interim relief.

In its interim order, the NIRC instructed CDA to implement the agreement and immediately release Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha, Easter, and other festival allowances for 2026 until the next hearing. The commission also noted that the interim relief will remain in effect unless extended; otherwise, it will automatically lapse at the next proceedings.