Pensioners demand benefits of Sixth Pay Commission

The Karnataka State Retired Government Employees Association has urged the Government to grant them certain benefits outlined in the Sixth Pay Commission. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakartara Bhavan here on Friday, Association Hon. President Dr. J.G. Vishwanathaiah, a retired Professor of Government Ayurveda College said that those who retired between Nov. 1, 2011 and Mar. 31, 2012 were deprived of certain benefits outlined in Sixth Pay Commission. As such, the Government must integrate the benefits with their pensions and thus come to the aid of retired employees, he said and added that a memorandum would be submitted to the Chief Minister in this regard.