My wife, a Class 3 employee in the state department, had to take 4 days of unexpected leave one month. Her office stopped her entire salary, even though we expected only 4 days’ pay to be deducted. After some delay, they deposited her salary but withheld 4 days’ pay. Can I file a case against the DDO for stopping her salary?

While you can file a case against the DDO for stopping your wife’s entire salary, it is unlikely to be successful. The department likely followed rules regarding unpaid leave, and a court is likely to uphold this. However, you may be able to negotiate a payment for the unused leave days, especially if your wife had valid reasons for taking leave.