Summary:
Petitioner’s counsel Chikkudu Prabhakar told the court that thousands of employees of TSRTC were forced to suffer during Dasara festival due to non-payment of salaries by the corporation. Though the salaries have to be paid on the first day of each month, these employees have not been paid till date. The counsel also noted that at least seven RTC employees have attempted suicide due to financial problems, resulting in two deaths. Citing various court judgments, he urged the court to direct the state government and RTC management to pay the salaries in the next two days. Considering the plea of the standing counsel, the judge posted the matter to Monday, October 21, to hear the submissions of the RTC management..