In Maharashtra, the state government has decided to deduct nearly 60 percent of monthly salaries of the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister all members of the Legislature and local civic bodies Institutions. The decision was taken in the view of increased financial burden due to the outbreak of 'Corona in the state.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''According to a release from the Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's office, salaries of all the representatives of the people will be reduced to 60 percent of&nbsp; for the month of March.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''It said that the salaries of the government officers of the 'A' and 'B' classes in the state will be cut by 50 percent and they will be paid half of their the salary, while the employees of 'C' class will get 75 per cent salary. &nbsp;<br />''&nbsp;<br />''However, no deduction is announced in the wages of class 'D' employees. The release stated that the decision is taken in consultation with representatives of state government officials and staff organizations.&nbsp;<br />''&nbsp;<br />''The Deputy Chief Minister said that the decision was taken to take into account the decline in the state's economic income due to the 'Corona crisis' and 'blockade' as well as to strengthen the fight against 'Corona'.&nbsp;<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, state home Minister Anil Deshmukh has asked people of the state not to spread rumours or any falsehood over Corona on social media on April fool day occasion. He said that guilty will be booked under cyber crime act.</span><br />
News On AIR | March 31, 2020 2:25 PM
Maharashtra govt decided to deduct 60% of monthly salaries of CM, MLAs and MLCs