Kerala govt to issue ordinance for cutting salary of its staff for COVID-19 battle
PTI, Apr 29, 2020, 1:56 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Wednesday decided to issue an ordinance allowing it to deduct salaries of its employees to mobilise funds to fight COVID-19 in the state.
The move comes a day after the High Court had stayed an order of the Left government for salary cut of its employees, observing that it lacked legal backing.
Announcing the cabinet decision, Finance Minister T M Thomas Isaac told reporters that as per the ordinance, the state government has been empowered to defer 25 per cent of the salary of its employees in the event of a disaster.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Karnataka officials don vibrant sarees to promote voter participation
Omar, Mehbooba ask EC not to postpone polls in Anantnag-Rajouri LS seat
SC to consider plea of MP Bar Council leaders against contempt proceedings
7 intermediate students die by suicide after announcement of results in Telangana
2 Army personnel Injured, 2 terrorists neutralized in Baramulla gunfight
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Karnataka officials don vibrant sarees to promote voter participation
Omar, Mehbooba ask EC not to postpone polls in Anantnag-Rajouri LS seat
SC to consider plea of MP Bar Council leaders against contempt proceedings
Karnataka sees over 22% voter turnout in 14 Lok Sabha seats by 11 AM
7 intermediate students die by suicide after announcement of results in Telangana