Headmistresses, teachers, clerks, and support staff who retired from privately managed, grant-in-aid primary schools under the BrihanmMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) currently receive family pension, gratuity, and retirement benefits as per the 6th Pay Commission. While in service, they were paid salaries according to the 7th Pay Commission. However, after retirement, the change in the applicable pay commission for these benefits has angered the employees.

The retired staff, upset over the reduced benefits, are now preparing to launch an agitation to demand their rightful entitlements. Despite continuous follow-ups with the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and other concerned authorities, the issue remains unresolved.

What exactly is the problem?

Retired employees of the Munici

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