High level delegation of JK Employees Joint Action Committee (EJAC) headed by its president and chairman JKTeachers Forum Mr Mohd Rafique Rather met with Hon’ble Advisor Mr Baseer Ahmad Khan and presented a memorandum

The other members who were part of delegation were Mohd Afzal Bhat , Muzaffer Ahmad Dar, Gazi fayaz, , Tahir Ahmad Sofi, Tariq Ahmad Lone, Gh Nabi Sofi, Syed Sajad, Javaid Ahmad Khan, Ab Qyoom Mir and Mohd Abdullah.

SNS KASHMIR

JAMMU FEBRUARY 05 :

A high level delegation of JK Employees Joint Action Committee (EJAC) headed by its president and chairman JKTeachers Forum Mr Mohd Rafique Rather met with Hon’ble Advisor Mr Baseer Ahmad Khan and presented a memorandum comprising of 11 points related to the issues of employees of different daparments for early redressal. The other members who were part of delegation were Mohd Afzal Bhat , Muzaffer Ahmad Dar, Gazi fayaz, , Tahir Ahmad Sofi, Tariq Ahmad Lone, Gh Nabi Sofi, Syed Sajad, Javaid Ahmad Khan, Ab Qyoom Mir and Mohd Abdullah.
The delegation apprised Hon’ble Advisor of some chronic issues confronting employees fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir for long and urged for early redressal . The delegation was received with honour and patient hearing was given to the delegation with utmost care and was assured a sympathetic and favourable consideration of all issues highlighted in the memorandum at the highest leavel. The delegation started its delebration with the issue of regularization of all adhoc employees, Casual labours, dailywagers, temporary employees, HDF, MGNREGA, NRHM employees, Contractual employees and other categories of temporary employees and implementation of Minimum wages Act( MWA). in their favour. To which Hon’ble advisor responded with positive attitude and assured the delegation that the issue is under consideration at highest level he also said that whatever is possible in this regard, will be done . The delegation highlighted the miserable condition of these employees and said that nonpayment of their salary/ wages has left them to starvation and urged for the release of their salary.the deputation was assured of the redressal of the issue at an earliest.
The delegation forcefully raised the issue of nonpayment of salary to the employees of State forest corporation, Handloom development corporation, State Road Transport Corporation, Handicraft corporation, Arts emporium, JK Cements Ltd. And appraised the chair about the suffering of the employees working in PSUs as a result of nonpayment of their salaries for many months and also advocated for a budgetary support from the goverenment to meet out their salaries. To
which Hon’ble Advisor responded sympathetically and assured the delegation that this human issue will be looked in to seriously and directed his OSD to seek the report in the issue.
Mr Rafique Rather raised the issue of regularisation of employees of cable car corporation, which has not been done inspite of edequate resources avaible with the corporation. He also urged for posting of full time General Manager, the post which has been held additionally by Joint Director tourism. Rafique Rather urged for release of outstanding amount of Covid fund lying with different DCs.Hon’be advisor assured speedy redressal of all these issues at an earliest since the deparment lies with him only.
Creation of Head supervisors and technician in health deparment was also raised during the meeting.
Mr.Rather advocated the burning issue of nonpayment of salary in favour of Anganwari workers and also urged for their promotion on laid down procedure of 50% quota, to which delegation was told that the issue is under active consideration of the goverenment at highest level.
Hon’ble advisor was briefed about the sufferings of Rehber khel teachers (REK) who are highly qualified but are paid a meager salary. Honble advisor assured the delegation that though the department is not under his jurisdiction but he will be taking up the issue along with other issues beyond his jurisdiction with Hon’ble LG for early reressal.
The delegation thanked the hon’ble Advisor for the patient hearing of all issues and problems raised by the delegation and was assured that EJAC which represents all employees of JK will continue its efforts in bringing efficiency in working in offices besides serving people in a better and efficient way.