Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 18: The State Government is interested only in the welfare of Ministers and legislators while pensioners and employees are being neglected, said general secretary All J&K State Pensioners’ Association (AJKSPA), Madan Lal Abrol, in a meeting of the Association held here today.
The Government’s attitude to neglect the pensioners is highly unethical and discriminatory, he said, adding it failed to accede to the demands of the pensioners.
Abrol warned the Government to fulfill their demands or be ready to face an aggressive agitation throughout the length and breadth of the State.
Others demands highlighted by Abrol included release additional quantum of pension after attaining the age of 80, 85, 90, 95 and 100 on the analogy of Central Government, benefit of SRO 51, 57 to the pensioners with effect from January 1, 2006, release of 10% DA from July 2013, merging of 50% DA in the basic pension till the implementation of 7th Pay Commission.
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