DC rates of 247 staff categories increased in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, June 13

The UT Administration today increased the wages for people working in 247 categories by 15 per cent. Their salary has increased by Rs 2100 to about Rs 5,000.

However, the Administration has not increased the DC rate of 129 categories of employees such as drivers, security guards, conductors and others. In the order issued by DC Vinay Pratap Singh, it has been said that along with a minimum salary, allowances can also be given.

Meanwhile, the All-Contractual Employees Union (Chandigarh) has written to UT Administrator Banwarilal Purohit regarding leaving out certain employees in the hike in the DC rates.

Ashwani Kumar, convener of the Joint Action Committee of Chandigarh Administration and MC Employees and Workers, said on Tuesday, a protest march would be taken out near the Punjab Raj Bhavan and a demand letter would be given to the Administrator.