Strict criticism of the move to retire a government employee

-The trade unions called the government's decision arbitrary

-Warned to knock on court doors if needed

New Delhi Dated 4th September 2020 Friday

Various trade unions had opposed the central government's move to retire early for workers and government employees who have worked for more than 30 years.

On August 28, the Centre's labor department pointed out that the government was considering giving a chance to the younger generation by retiring a government employee who is involved in corruption, is a laborer and has completed 30 years in government service. Against this decision of the government, various trade unions held a meeting on 31st August and termed this decision as illogical and unilateral. The meeting was attended by various labor organizations like Intuk, Aituk, Hind Mazdoor Sabha, AIUTUC, AICCTU, LPA and UTUC. It was alleged at the meeting that unlimited powers were given to senior officials of the department. That means no employee will get a chance to present themselves. Many people have to wash their hands of their jobs before they can retire. The government needed to take its employees into confidence before making this decision. This decision was a blatant violation of the principle of natural justice. It is not understood why an employee who has worked for thirty years has to retire early.

Under normal circumstances, if an employee is fired, he can make representations to the advisory committee. But even if such a committee is formed by the government itself, the chances of the employee getting justice would automatically decrease.

Some unions also expressed readiness to knock on court doors against the rule if needed. However, the government argued that under sections FR 56 (j), 56 (i) and Rule 48 (1) B of the Central Civil Service Rules, 1972, the central government was empowered to retire any employee in the public interest after reviewing his work.