Himachal Pradesh Government Introduces Bill to End Seniority and Financial Benefits for Contract Employees
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Shimla, 19 December 2024 – The Himachal Pradesh government has introduced the *Himachal Pradesh Government Employees Recruitment and Conditions of Service Bill, 2024*, which aims to end the practice of granting seniority and financial benefits based on the contract service period. This decision, proposed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, addresses the financial burden on the state treasury and aims to harmonize the interests of regular and contract employees. The bill will be discussed and likely passed in the state assembly tomorrow.
Key points:
– Seniorities and Financial Benefits: Employees will only receive seniority and financial benefits after regularization. Their contract service period will no longer count towards seniority.
– Financial Burden: The bill aims to reduce the financial strain caused by granting seniority and other benefits for contract services, which has been a growing issue for the state.
– Court Orders and Seniority: The bill also seeks to end the practice where employees were granted seniority benefits through court orders, adding to the financial burden.
– Objective: The bill aims to bring clarity and maintain financial stability while clearly differentiating between regular and contract employees.
The bill’s introduction comes after the government faced multiple court cases related to seniority and benefits for contract employees. This legislation seeks to provide a long-term solution by ending the ongoing legal and financial challenges.
