Pausiu Zeliang, Vice President of NGSEF stated that, Nagaland is the only state in India which is still implementing both “35 years length of service and 60 years Superannuation age” under the Act and further asserted that the retirement pattern should be at all India level of 60 years of superannuation. “The Act has created a vacuum where recruitment and retirement are occurring on a massive scale,” said Zeliang.
T Lipok Jamir, Chairman of NGSEF mentioned that, the forum has also consulted NSF and NMA for the amendment of the Act. “Many offices are facing difficulties and an amendment will benefit all employees”, he added.
Stating that the “60 years retirement” is a false hope, R Angami, Adviser to NGSEF affirmed that most employees are retiring at their early fifties and as a result many departments are facing difficulty due to lack of experience.
It further added that, the Forum was initiated not to confront the government but to appeal for a review for the benefit of all Nagaland employees and the State as it is adversely affecting the state exchequer.
Since the implementation of the Act, approximately 12,000 employees have retired from their services. A representation has already been submitted to the Chief Minister urging for a review of the Act.
Source: Morung Express
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