Haflong, September 9, 2014: The employees of North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council today announced an indefinite ceasework from tomorrow in protest against non-payment of salaries for nine months.
The crisis was triggered by bulk appointments by the council in the past without considering its financial implications. The salaries were paid regularly till September 2009 by diverting development funds but after the government banned such diversion, payment of salaries became a problem. Around Rs 46.8 crore is required annually to pay the salaries of the council employees and if their demand of 100 per cent DA is met, the salary expenditure would rise to Rs 60 crore. The total earning of the council is between Rs 15 and Rs 20 crore.
The council’s request to the state government to sanction Rs 30 crore has been approved but it awaits the governor’s sanction. The council’s chief executive member Debojeet Thaosen hoped a permanent solution would be found soon and the salaries would be paid before the festive season.
Source: The Telegraph
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