Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 01 2010:
The Manipur Secretariat Services' Association has minutely discussed the present agitation (strike), launched by the Council of Teachers' Association particularly on the improper implementation of the 6th Central Pay Commission in the State.
It was resolved that if the State Govt do not interpret in real the 10% D A (OM No.1(6)/2010-E-II(B), dated 22.9.2010 ) wef 1.11.2010 instead of 1.7.2010 which does not follow the Central norms / pay structure and will result in a large pay gap and contradict the basic principle of Central Pay and Allowances in-toto.
As such, the suspended strike w e f 15.5.2010 should be conditionally resumed immediately for
actual fulfillment of the following :-
1.Grant of actual arrears of the 6th Central Pay Commission (4 years and 3 months) as it was agreed that it would be considered at an appropriate time with the appreciation of hon'ble Chief Minister, (jointly signed by the Secretary to CM and MSSA),
2.Grant of SDA, correction of Grade Pay,
3.Non-finalisation of Pay Anomaly Rectification on a time frame which has already expired in September, 2010,
4.Complete ban on absorption of non-Secretariat staff to maintain / upkeep the quality of services, etc, Action Committee, Manipur Secretariat Services Association said in a press release.