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Municipal Sena demands frozen pay scale for employees

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The Times of India    22.08.2012

Municipal Sena demands frozen pay scale for employees

NASHIK: The Municipal Sena has demanded that the government guidelines of frozen pay scale be implemented for employees who have completed 12 years and that class IV employees be promoted as class III after 12 years.

Chairman of the Municipal Sena, Shivaji Sahane proposed to the municipal commissioner that those employees who have not been promoted after 12 years due to some reason be given the frozen pay scale. He has also demanded that class IV employees be promoted to class III after 12 years of service even if they do not have the basic qualification.

We have also asked for frozen pay scale to security guards who have not been promoted because they haven't passed Std X like some of the fire brigade staff. The municipal commissioner has formally approved the proposals and agreed to forward it to the government," said Sahane.

They have also asked for the medical allowance of employees to be raised from Rs 1,000 to 2,500. Municipal commissioner Sanjay Khandare said the decision will be taken after considering the financial status of the NMC.

Sahane added that the NMC contribute an equal amount for the employee's welfare fund. The municipal commissioner said the NMC would contribute if the proposal is approved. "If an employee is sick, he gets maximum Rs 25,000 from this fund. We have demanded Rs 50,000 and the cheque will go directly to the hospital. We also asked for a mediclaim policy from the employee's welfare fund for the employee, his wife and two children below 18 years of age," he said. The commissioner agreed to discuss the issue with some insurance companies. "As per government guidelines, whenever there is a 50% vacancy, posts will be filled up by direct recruitment and another 50% through promotion," said Sahane.

The commissioner gave his approval. The Municipal Sena said for extra work, drivers be paid Rs 125 per hour rat8her than Rs 40, sanitary employees be provided with uniforms and shoes every year rather than every two years, and retired employees get dues cleared on the day of retirement. 
 


Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 August 2012 10:13
 

Sporting events to mark Mysore City Corporation 150th anniversary

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The Times of India  22.08.2012

Sporting events to mark Mysore City Corporation 150th anniversary

MYSORE: Mysore City Corporation (MCC) will organize a sports meet for its members and general public to mark its 150th anniversary.Announcing this before reporters here on Tuesday, former mayor and sports committee in-charge Purushottam said the event will be held at Chamundi Vihar stadium at 8am on August 26. The sporting events will be held under different categories for members, staffs, men and women under different age groups.

Men in 40-60 (and above) age group can take part in 50, 75, 100, 200 and 400 metre race besides shot-put, golf and hitting the wicket. Pegging the wicket, lemon-spoon race, 50, 75, 100 and 200 metre race will be held for women staff and members in 40-60 (and above) age group.This apart, tug-of-war, cricket and kabaddi competition will also be held between MCC members, officers and staff, while women members, officers and staff will vie for honours in musical-chair competition. Other events are carrom (doubles) and chess competition for both men and women.MCC will organize Mysore marathon for children and senior citizens, and a cycle race for general public.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 August 2012 10:06
 

Now medical refund for retired municipal employees

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The Times of India   22.08.2012

Now medical refund for retired municipal employees

JAIPUR: Former municipal employees would soon be entitled to medical reimbursements, as a cabinet sub-committee recommended a corpus fund for the purpose on Tuesday. The decision would benefit nearly 50,000 former employees of the 184 municipal bodies in the state.

The sub-committee comprising industries minister Rajendra Pareek, health minister AA Khan and transport minister Brij Kishore Sharma met at the state secretariat to discuss the long-pending demand along with welfare issues of other government employees on Tuesday.

"Retired municipal employees would start getting medical reimbursements once the corpus creation is cleared by the state cabinet, too," Pareek told reporters after the meeting.

Rajasthan Municipal Corporation Union president Girish Dadhich later said, "The sub-committee's recommendation for the corpus fund is a welcoming step, as around 80% of the municipal employees, especially the sanitation workers, cannot afford medical facilities after retirement."

Dadhich said there were nearly 50,000 municipal employees, including around 13,000 retired ones, in the state. "These employees have been getting pensions since 1987, but facilities like medical reimbursements were denied to them," he said.

Other employees' issues discussed at the meeting related to departmental enquiries under Services Rule 16-CCA. "We have decided to categorise these matters and refer them to a separate committee," minister Pareek said.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 August 2012 09:56
 


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