The Sukhu government of Himachal Pradesh has fulfilled the long pending demand of the contract employees of the Electricity Board by giving a big relief. Under this decision, now those employees who were appointed on contract basis before the year 2022 will also get the benefit of increased pay scale. Hundreds of employees and their families across the state are going to get direct benefits from this decision. There is a wave of happiness among the employees after the orders issued by the Electricity Board management. Employees, who have been demanding equality in pay scales for a long time, have called it a just and historic decision.
Financial relief received after a long wait
For years, contract employees have been raising their voice that regular employees are getting the benefit of increased pay scale, while contract employees working for the same period have been deprived of this facility. Due to this there was dissatisfaction among the employees. Now, removing this discrepancy, the board management has decided to give the benefit of revised pay scale to the eligible contract employees also. It is believed that this decision will directly benefit about 500 employees.
Monthly income will increase by Rs 14 to 15 thousand
After the implementation of the new orders, there will be a significant increase in the salaries of eligible employees. According to officials, the monthly income of many employees will increase by about Rs 14 to 15 thousand. Increase in salary will strengthen the financial condition of the employees and they will get a lot of relief in the times of rising inflation. Employees say that this decision has also brought great relief to their families.
Those who complete two years tenure will get benefits
The Board Management has clarified that contract employees will be eligible for this benefit after completing the prescribed tenure of two years. In this regard, necessary guidelines have been issued to all the concerned offices so that the eligible employees can get the benefits on time.
Road opened after court orders
According to sources, this matter was being raised at various levels for a long time. Employees also fought a legal battle for their rights. After the matter reached the court, the board management took necessary action as per the instructions of the court and decided to give the benefit of increased pay scale. This decision is being considered the result of a long fight and patience of the employees.
Employees expressed gratitude
Electricity Board employees and employee organizations have welcomed this decision. He says that the long standing pay discrepancy has now ended and this will create a positive environment among the employees. The employees have expressed hope that in future also the matters related to their interests will be resolved in a similar positive manner.
Strict vigil on reel making employees also
Meanwhile, the Electricity Board has also issued an important warning for the employees working in the field. It has come to the notice of the Board that some employees are making videos and reels and sharing them on social media while working on electric poles. Considering this as a serious matter from security point of view, the management has instructed the officials to ask the employees to stay away from such activities. The Board has clarified that in future, if any employee is found indulging in such activities while on duty, departmental action can be taken against him.
One decision changed the picture of hundreds of families
This decision of the state government and the electricity board management is being considered as a big step in the interest of the employees. On one hand, employees will get the benefit of salary increase, on the other hand, it will also increase their morale. This decision is being considered no less than a big gift for hundreds of families who have been waiting for relief for a long time.