INCOME TAX8 Sept 2026
DA news: Sanitation workers with Haryana municipalities will be under state ambit, to get dearness allowance, gratuity | Mint
The Haryana government will bring municipal sanitation workers under the state's contractual employees law. This gives them dearness allowance, gratuity, maternity leave, and job security till age 60. Workers on strike since 6 August pushed for permanent employment. Those with over 10 years of service will see monthly pay rise to ₹25,560.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Sanitation workers on municipal rolls in Haryana will be covered under the state's Contractual Employees Act, 2024.
- They will now get dearness allowance, gratuity, maternity leave, and job security until 60 years of age.
- Workers employed for over 10 years will have their monthly remuneration increased to ₹25,560, including a ₹2,000 risk allowance.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are a municipal sanitation worker in Haryana, check whether your municipality has started applying the new law and confirm your pay and benefits with your department.
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