NRMSATA-16 on Sunday served a seven-day deadline on RMSA department over non-release of salary after all its “congenial avenues” to secure the right of the teachers has been exhausted.
In a statement, NRMSATA-16 president Vinoto Achumi and general secretary Kezhothito Keyho said that they were frustrated by the “never ending” justifications of the department, and therefore, compelled to serve the ultimatum with effect from the date of publication till the 7th working day. It cautioned that the department would be held responsible for any untoward consequences in the event of failure to clear all the pending salaries.
According to NRMSATA-16, it has “religiously” followed the procedures to bring about an amicable solution. However, there has been no progress even after a month on receipt of the first instalment by the state’s exchequer. NRMSATA-16 further claimed that the justification by the department has only “befooled” the hardworking teachers denying them of their rightfully hard earned income. It also accused the department of using “churned” reasons and lengthy procedures to delay the disbursal.