Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 5: The indefinite peaceful protest by the JKTDC Employees Union entered its eighth consecutive day today, with employees reiterating their demand for immediate resolution of several long-pending service, financial and administrative issues confronting the employees and the Corporation.
The protest was led by Union President Qamer Din, Chairman Arvin Tickoo and General Secretary Anita Koul, along with other office-bearers and employees of JKTDC.
On the eighth day of the agitation, Sachin Tickoo, President JKEEGA, joined the protesting employees and extended full support to their genuine demands. He urged the Government to resolve the issues within 15 days, stating that if the demands remained unaddressed, JKEEGA would stand with the employees and support intensification of the agitation.
The Union has sought adequate budgetary support to JKTDC, immediate release of pending retirement benefits and remittance of Contributory Provident Fund (CPF) dues, which, according to the employees, have remained pending for nearly 52 months.
The employees have also demanded immediate convening of Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meetings, pointing out that no DPC has reportedly been conducted for nearly 12 years, resulting in prolonged stagnation and denial of promotional avenues.
Other demands include regularization of long-serving daily wagers, particularly those who have completed more than 20 years of service, timely disbursement of salaries, and extension of Child Care Allowance, Transport Allowance and other applicable UT allowances to JKTDC employees at par with other UT Government employees.
The Union has further demanded a special financial package for renovation and upgradation of JKTDC properties across Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen tourism infrastructure, attract more visitors and improve the Corporation's revenue position. |
