CHANDIGARH: In a significant move to ensure transparency and mutual consensus, Punjab Finance Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee for the Resolution of Employees' Issues, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday directed the officials from the administrative departments to involve the respective union leaders in the process of finalising the draft proposals before these are formally sent to the Finance Department, the Personnel Department, or the Cabinet Sub-Committee for final approval.
The Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, gave these directions during extensive discussions with representatives from the Theka Mulajam Sangharsh Morcha (Contract Employees Struggle Front), the Mulajam Te Pensioners Sanjha Morcha (Employees and Pensioners Joint Front), the Punjab State Veterinary Inspectors Association, and the Home Guard Welfare Association (Retd). "This step of direct consultation is crucial as it ensures that the final proposal accurately reflects the ground reality and legitimately addresses the core issues raised by the employees, leaving no room for future ambiguity or grievances”, he added.