Shillong, Sept 16: Social Activist Tennydard M Marak has appealed to the Executive Committee of the GHADC as well as the members of the Non-Gazetted Employees Association (NGEA) to settle their legitimate issues amicably with better understanding for the best interest of justice of the agitated employees and the Garo Community at large.
In a statement issued on Monday, Marak said dragging the issue will not serve any benefit to the society rather the same is causing huge financial loss and affecting the members of the society.
“Worth mentioning here is the non- implementation of the 5th Pay Commission for council employees since the decision was taken by the previous Executive Committee who had failed to assess the financial capacity of the council before announcing the decision. The assurance to implement the new pay scale under 5th pay commission was apparently promised in 2018. But unfortunately, such an important issue was kept pending by the EC, GHADC for the last 7 years or so for mere negligence of the EC, GHADC”, Marak pointed out.
Ashabel D Shira, GHADC’s Executive Member for Forest and Environment informed the steps taken by the Executive Committee of the Council to address the issue and said since the promise was made, the current Executive Committee, led by Albinush Marak as the Chief Executive Member, was trying to fulfil the demand.
“Therefore, I would request the members of the Non-Gazetted Employees Association (NGEA) to accept the proposal forwarded by the EC to clear 3 months of salaries under the 4th Pay Commission and give the Executive Committee the opportunity for implementing the 5th Pay Commission by January, 2025 and come to resume your duties in order to clear pending works and avoid any grievances of the people”, Marak said.
The social activist pointed out that according to reliable information, more than 30 employees had died due to non-payment of salaries which is very sad and hence the members of the Non-Gazetted Employees Association (NGEA) want to fulfil their legitimate demands without any further loss of time. This amounts to violation of human rights of the employees.
“Under the above facts and circumstances, I would request both the parties to come forward to settle the issue amicably in the best interest of justice and if the EC fails to keep its commitment by January, 2025 then you have the option to approach the court of law for justice”, Marak said, adding that even he will also fight their battle by approaching the court of law for remedial measures in the interest of justice.
