Continued from P1

Discussions were held between the government and JAC on the abolition of the CPS and reintroduction of the old pension scheme for all employees.

A clarity on the release of pending DAs to the government employees would come only after a meeting with the government. The government has assured that it would examine and resolve the financial and non-financial issues raised by employee and teacher unions. Lachi Reddy said that the employees’ JAC would continue the dialogue with the government until their demands are met. Welcoming the government’s prompt move to hold talks with the employees, the JAC leaders said that they would also continue their united struggle until their legitimate demands are met. Special Chief Secretary (Services) Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka said that in view of the Council and Assembly sessions, a meeting with JAC and members of the other employees’ associations would be held from Sept 18 to discuss the demand for the release of DAs and other bills in a phased manner. The state govt has already informed the employees unions about the financial challenges faced by the govt in the context of releasing funds and clearing pending bills of the retired employees.