Srinagar Feb 15 (KNS): Youth JKPC President Mudasir Karim today appealed to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir to intervene and direct authorities to release the long-overdue retirement dues of 557 retired employees of J&K Cements Ltd.
The retired employees, who have been waiting for justice since 2012, are owed a staggering Rs 100.99 crores in retirement dues. Despite numerous meetings and representations, they continue to face bureaucratic hurdles and verbal assurances, leaving their hopes for justice shattered.
The statistics are alarming:
- *168 employees above 75 years* are struggling to survive
- *217 employees between 65-74 years* are fighting for dignity
- *172 employees below 65 years* are seeking a secure future
- *120 employees who dedicated 30+ years* passed away without receiving benefits, leaving families in dire financial circumstances
- *Each retired employee carries an average liability of Rs 10-90 lakh*
But it's not just the retirees who are suffering.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelTheir children, the youth of J&K, are also bearing the brunt. They've approached us, sharing their stories of struggle and hardship. They're unable to afford education, healthcare, or even basic necessities. Their futures are uncertain, their dreams deferred.
"I humbly request the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir to intervene and direct authorities to release the dues immediately," said Mudasir Karim, Youth JKPC President. "These families have waited far too long for justice. It's time for us to act and bring relief to them."
We urge the authorities to take immediate action and provide the much-needed relief to these families. Justice delayed is justice denied. Let us come together to ensure that these retired employees and their families receive the justice they deserve.(KNS)