Government says all approvals followed strict rules under SRO-64, denies any regional discrimination
The government has confirmed that over 58,000 daily rated workers have been regularised through a rule-based process. The statement came in response to questions raised in the Assembly. Officials said each case was verified carefully and approved only after checking eligibility, making the process transparent and fair for workers across departments.
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• More than 58,000 workers regularised across departments
• Process followed SRO-64 rules strictly
• Government denies any regional discrimination
How the Rule-Based Process Was Implemented
The government stated that regularisation was carried out under SRO-64 of 1994. Only those workers who fulfilled the conditions as of March 31, 1994, were considered eligible.
Departments submitted cases to an empowered committee. The committee checked documents and verified eligibility before giving approval. This ensured that only genuine cases were cleared.
Total Workers Given Permanent Status
The official data shows that 55,983 daily rated workers and work charged employees were approved by the committee.
Additionally, 2,492 election-related workers were regularised separately. The total number of workers given permanent status reached 58,475.
Department-Wise Distribution of Workers
Most workers belonged to major departments like PHE and Irrigation, which had the highest number of regularisations. State PSUs and Forest Department followed next.
Public Works, Agriculture, and Power Development also recorded large numbers. Smaller departments such as Finance, Law, and Social Welfare had fewer cases.
Government Clears Stand on Regional Bias
The government clearly rejected claims of regional disparity. Officials said all decisions were based only on eligibility and not on location.
They also confirmed that no region-wise data is maintained. This supports the claim that the process was uniform across all regions.
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Court Orders and Pending Legal Cases
The government said that High Court orders that have reached final stage are being implemented. This ensures that legal directions are followed.
Some cases are still under legal review. These matters are sub-judice, and final action will depend on court outcomes.
What This Means for Daily Rated Workers
Regularisation brings stability and security for workers who served for years without permanent status. It improves salary structure and job safety.
Workers can now access benefits such as pensions and allowances. This step also supports their families by ensuring steady income.
- Over 58,000 workers regularised across departments
- Process followed strict SRO-64 eligibility rules
- No regional bias found in approvals
- Each case verified by empowered committee
- Court orders implemented where applicable
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who were eligible for regularisation?
Workers who met the SRO-64 conditions as of March 31, 1994 were eligible.
Q2. How many workers were regularised?
A total of 58,475 workers were given permanent status.
Q3. Was there any regional discrimination?
No. The government denied any regional bias in the process.
Q4. What about pending court cases?
Pending cases will be decided based on final court judgments.
Q5. What benefits will workers get now?
They will receive job security, better salary, and benefits like pensions.
Conclusion: The regularisation of more than 58,000 daily rated workers marks a major step in strengthening workforce stability. The government has maintained that the process was transparent and rule-based. For thousands of workers, this move brings long-awaited financial security and recognition of their service.
