Revenue officials stage protest

The members of Federation of Revenue Associations (FERA) on Thursday staged a protest at Madurai Collectorate urging the State government to fulfil their charter of demands.

They said they were overburdened with work and had to meet unrealistic deadlines. There was staff shortage, and the government was implementing various special schemes. The officials had to implement these schemes and they were under pressure. Instead of burdening the officials with additional work, the existing vacancies in various posts should be filled, they said.

The members demanded better salaries and special pay considering the workload and the efficiency. They urged the government to recruit the employees on a permanent basis instead of appointing employees on a temporary basis and through outsourcing.