The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government to release Rs 738 crore to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) within 10 working days for settling outstanding payments. Following this, the MCD has assured that once the funds are received, all employees and pensioners will be paid their dues as per the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission.
Rs 738 Crore to be Released to Corporation Within 10 Days Recently
While hearing various petitions related to the payment of salaries to MCD employees, Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmohan of the Delhi High Court directed the Delhi government to release Rs 738 crore to the MCD for settling pending dues within 10 working days. The corporation has assured that payments will be made to both current and former employees in line with the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission as soon as the funds are received.
Corporation Provides Assurance to High Court On Monday
The MCD counsel informed the bench chaired by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan of the Delhi High Court that the corporation will clear the pending dues of current and former employees in accordance with the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission. The payment of approximately Rs 738 crore is expected to be made by the Delhi government in the coming days as part of its ‘primary tax liability,’ and this amount will be utilised to settle the outstanding dues.
The corporation stated that the benefits of retirement schemes for former employees will also be considered within 12 weeks. It assured that timely payment of salaries and pensions will be made to both current and former employees in the future. The HC instructed the government to release the funds within 10 working days. If the assurance is breached, the petitioners will be free to seek redressal and initiate contempt proceedings against the Commissioner and the MCD.