Employees’ Promises Must Be Implemented by August 15
The Andhra Pradesh Joint Action Committee (AP JAC) Amaravati has issued a clear ultimatum to the coalition government, demanding the implementation of promises made to government employees during the elections. The association warned that if the government does not announce positive decisions on employees’ issues by August 15, it will launch an agitation at any time.
Speaking at Revenue Bhavan in Vijayawada, AP JAC president Bopparaju Venkateswarlu said employees were not making any new or unreasonable demands. He stated that they were only asking the coalition government to implement the promises made in its election manifesto.
The JAC demanded clear decisions on issues including the Pay Revision Commission (PRC), Interim Relief (IR), pending Dearness Allowances (DAs), a review of CPS/GPS, pensioners’ benefits, and the welfare of contract and outsourcing employees.
No Decisions After Discussions With Employee Unions
JAC leaders said the Cabinet Sub-Committee held detailed discussions with employee associations on July 22, but the government has not announced a single decision so far.
They expressed strong dissatisfaction over the delay and urged the government not to prolong the matter in the name of discussions. The JAC demanded that concrete decisions be announced immediately.
JAC Questions Government’s Financial Figures
The AP JAC also alleged that the figures presented by the government regarding expenditure on employees and pensioners in the financial white paper were misleading.
Quoting Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) data, Bopparaju Venkateswarlu said expenditure on employees and pensioners accounted for approximately 37.41% of the state’s total revenue expenditure during 2025–26.
He further stated that this expenditure constituted 59.36% of the state’s tax revenue and only 47.64% of the total revenue receipts.
Employee Expenditure Likely to Decline in Future
The JAC said the government’s expenditure on employees is expected to decline further in the coming years.
According to the association, 13,643 employees retired in 2024, 13,583 in 2025, and 14,095 in 2026, taking the total number of retirements to 41,321.
The JAC further stated that another 1,51,755 employees are expected to retire by 2035. With new recruitments not keeping pace with retirements, the association said the government’s salary expenditure is likely to decline significantly in the future.
Rs 30,000 Crore Payments: JAC Seeks Clarity
The JAC leaders said that although the government claims to have made payments worth around Rs 30,000 crore to employees, a substantial portion of the amount relates to pending dues of retired employees, including General Provident Fund (GPF), Andhra Pradesh Government Life Insurance (APGLI), and medical reimbursement claims.
They alleged that employees who retired nearly two years ago are still waiting for several benefits, including gratuity.
The JAC demanded immediate payment of surrender leave amounts and other pending arrears.
Employees Allegedly Facing Discrimination in Medical Reimbursements
Bopparaju also alleged discrimination in the payment of medical reimbursement to employees and pensioners.
He claimed that medical expenses incurred by IAS officers and public representatives are reimbursed quickly, while employees and pensioners are allegedly forced to wait despite spending lakhs of rupees on medical treatment.
The JAC demanded that the government resolve the pending issues related to the Employees Health Scheme (EHS) and ensure timely reimbursement of medical expenses.
Major Demands of AP JAC Amaravati
The major demands raised by AP JAC Amaravati include:
- Appointment of a Pay Revision Commission (PRC) Commissioner
- Announcement of Interim Relief (IR)
- Release of five pending Dearness Allowances (DAs)
- A clear timeline for payment of old and pending arrears
- Review of the CPS/GPS pension system
- Restoration of the additional quantum of pension for pensioners
- Establishment of a Pension Corporation
- Implementation of welfare schemes for contract and outsourcing employees
- Immediate settlement of GPF, APGLI, gratuity, surrender leave and other pending dues
- Resolution of pending Employees Health Scheme and medical reimbursement issues
Joint Agitation if Demands Are Not Addressed
The AP JAC Amaravati announced that if the government fails to announce positive decisions by August 15, it will launch a united course of action in coordination with employees, teachers, workers, retired employees, contract staff and outsourcing employees’ associations.
The JAC leaders warned that if the government forces employees into an agitation by failing to resolve their issues, the government itself will be responsible for the consequences.
