A decision to give temporary lay-off to 82 contract staff of the Film and Television Institute of India, FTII, in Pune has been deferred by one month. The temporary lay-off, which was to be implemented from Tuesday, would now be effective from October 01, 2015, if the strike is not called off till then.<br/><br/>The official release issued by the institute mentions that there was no justification for booking the staff since no activity including classes, projects or productions were happening. The lay-offs were happening purely because all activity at the institute was suspended due to the continuing strike.<br/><br/>However, in view of the extraordinary situation that developed and a student going on hunger strike, the things had to be intervened. After consultation with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, it was also decided that the contract staff issue would be placed for a final decision before the Governing Council.