Honorarium of Lambardars, Chowkidars hiked

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 18: In a significant move, the Government today ordered the enhancement in honorarium of Lambardars and Chowkidars of Revenue Department.
The proposal to this effect was approved by Minister of State for Revenue, Relief & Rehabilitation, Ajaz Ahmad Khan today. The honorarium of Lambardars has been hiked from Rs. 501 to Rs. 751 and that of Chowkidars has been raised from Rs. 500 to Rs. 750. The enhancement of honorarium would take effect from April, 2012.
It is pertinent mention here that soon after his taking over, Mr. Ajaz had vowed to redress the grievances of field staff of Revenue Department and facilitate their work and field operations and today’s decision has come in this backdrop only.