Govt warns agitating employees of disciplinary action

NEW DELHI: The Centre has warned its agitating employees of disciplinary action if they go on strike and don’t join work, according to an order issued by the Personnel Ministry.

The Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers has decided to observe strike on January 8th and 9th to protest against the National Pension Scheme (NPS) and certain seventh central pay commission-related issues, it said in the order issued Tuesday.

Citing existing rules, the Ministry said instructions prohibit Government servants from participating in any form of strike, including mass casual leave, go slow, etc., or any action that abet any form of strike/protest.

“Any employee going on strike in any form would face the consequences which, besides deduction of wages, may also include appropriate disciplinary action,” the order said.

All officers have been requested “not to sanction casual leave or any other kind of leave” to employees, if applied for, during the period of the proposed strike and ensure that the willing employees are allowed hindrance-free entry into the office premises, it said. (AGENCIES)

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