Civil Sett employees to stage protest on Apr 26

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 24: Civil Secretariat Coordination Committee today resolved to stage strong protest demonstration in support of their pending burning demands in the Secretariat complex on April 26.
In a meeting of the Coordination Committee of Civil Secretariat held here today under the chairmanship of Ghulam Rasool Mir, in presence of president Lower Grade Employees Union, Maqbool Hussain the members expressed strong resentment over the delaying attitude of the present Govt. A threadbare discussion was held regarding the burning issues of the employees.
The Coordination Committee has already listed and projected the demands from time to time before the authorities. Despite several meetings held with the senior officers and Govt representatives no action has been taken till date by the people at the helm of affairs. It has been observed with great concern that the authorities at the helm of affairs seem to be not serious in attending the burning issues.
They pointed out that orders of detachment from the Administrative Departments have totally been ignored even though Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary to Chief Minister issued several directions to all the Administrative Secretaries for implementing the directions of Chief Minister/ standing orders of GAD.
They said the employees are suffering badly on account of estate accommodations due to negligent approach and repetition of mistakes by Director Estates.  The orders issues by Director Estates with regard to fresh/change/on mutual basis have neither been reviewed nor any committee has been constituted as the said orders have been issued in total violation and without following proper procedures.
The issue of removal of pay anomalies (disparity) in various categories of employees as  mentioned in the Government order issued on the subject  have not been given any attention by the Committee constituted for purpose.
They also stressed for review of cadre/career progression of employees on the establishment of GAD/Finance/Planning and Law.
It was unanimously decided to hold a protest on April 26 (Wednesday) in the premises of Civil Secretariat, Jammu  to press the Government for addressing the grievances   and have their proper settlement without further delay.