Call off strike immediately: Bombay HC to striking MSRTC employees

The Bombay High Court on Friday termed the strike by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) employees as 'illegal' and ordered to call it off with Immediate effect.

Earlier today, Maharashtra Government submitted an undertaking to the Bombay High Court, stating that it would form a high power committee to look into the strike. The committee will submit its report within three weeks, said reports.

The HC had earlier today directed the government to concrete steps to resolve the matter which has caused great inconvenience to the passengers. The court also suggested the government to make alternative arrangements to ease inconvenience of the commuters.

The MSRTC employees are on a strike demanding a pay hike. The employees are demanding implementation of the 7th Pay Commission and an interim hike of 25% till the recommendations are implemented. The government has agreed to an interim hike of 10% but unions are opposed to it.

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