Cultural Academy Employees discuss burning demands

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 9: J&K Cultural Academy Employees Union (CAEU) in its meeting held under the chairmanship of its president Ramesh Singh discussed various demands and problems of the employees.
The demands discussed in the meeting pertained to appointment of permanent secretary of the Academy; Framing of a rationale transfer policy as per Government norms; Promotion of employees at appropriate time; Immediate filling up of vacant posts; Uniform and enhancement in refreshment charges with a minimum of Rs 100 to theatre employees; Regularization of daily wagers; Promotions of theatre employees like other cadres; and Revival of overtime for Academy staff.
Other demands included retirement benefits to be given at proper time live leave encashment etc; and No body should be appointed in the Academy on deputation basis. The already deputed persons in the Academy should be immediately sent back to their respective departments.