RTC pay on a par with govt. employees
The Hindu
Revised salaries will be effective from June 2021 onwards
The government has decided to implement pay revision for Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) employees, making their pay on a par with that of government employees.
The decision was taken following a discussion between Transport Minister Antony Raju and trade union leaders. The revised salaries, with an increase in basic pay from ₹8,730 to ₹23,000, will be effective from June 2021 onwards and paid from January 2022 onwards.
The fitment allowance of 10% will be retained, while the Dearness Allowance of 137% will be merged with the new salary scale.
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