NASHIK: Amidst the ongoing strike of MSRTC employees, the passengers have got some relief as the ordinary buses (Lal Pari) have started plying on the road in rural areas of Yeola, Lasalgaon, and Niphad of the district.
The strike has been going on since last month. Despite all sorts of assurances from the government, the employees are adamant on the issue of merger. The case will be heard in the High Court on December 20. The strike is likely to continue till then. However, as some work has started in 128 depots in the state, a positive response is also seen in two talukas in Nashik.
In the meantime, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation has slapped dismissal notices on 230 placing staff who’ve been suspended. During the day, 21,644 staff reported to work, serving to MSRTC function 2,519 buses until 6 pm. An MSRTC spokesperson mentioned that of their 250 bus depots, 122 are actually purposeful.
Explaining the steps that can comply with the dismissal notices, an official mentioned the staff will likely be given 14 days to submit their clarification. If a worker doesn’t flip up, she or he will likely be given three alternatives. Once the process is full, the worker will likely be dismissed from service after following the foundations.
On Monday, earlier than the federal government’s deadline for returning to work expired, 149 staff had resumed, mentioned officers. The authorities can also be analyzing stringent measures, together with making use of MESMA (Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act), on placing employees.
Transport minister and MSRTC chairman Anil Parab had warned protesting employees of motion underneath MESMA and different legislations. While the federal government has promised to revoke the suspension orders of those that rejoin, the response has been poor till now.