Hyderabad: In a shocking revelation, a staggering 1,049 retired government employees are found to be actively drawing a collective monthly salary of nearly Rs 150 crore in the state.
Recent investigations reveal that 179 of these individuals are currently employed in the municipal department, 88 in higher education, 81 in R&B, 75 in civil supplies, and 70 in the irrigation department.
The alarming discovery prompted Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari to issue an order on Tuesday, demanding a thorough report on these retirees who continue to work despite officially retiring. Surprisingly, some have been in service for seven to eight years post-retirement.
This predicament arises from a policy implemented by the previous government, extending the retirement age from 58 to 61, luring many retired workers back into service. Unfortunately, this initiative has inadvertently created obstacles for lower-level workers aspiring to climb the promotional ladder.
Stay tuned as we delve deeper into the unfolding scenario, providing updates on the repercussions of the prolonged employment of retired personnel in the Telangana state government.”**
