Transport Minister, S. Laljit Singh Bhullar, met with Advocate General, Punjab, S. Gurminder Singh today to discuss the policy for regularizing temporary (contractual/ad-hoc) employees of Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC). Additional Chief Secretary Shri D.K. Tiwari and other senior officials of the department were also present at the meeting.
The Transport Minister stated that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is working swiftly to ensure job security and stability for employees who have been serving in the Transport Department for a long time. He further mentioned that the discussion with the Advocate General focused on various aspects of the regularization process for temporary employees.
He emphasized that the Punjab Government aims to create a policy that is not only beneficial for the employees but also legally sound, ensuring a smooth implementation without any obstacles. Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar reiterated the Punjab Government's commitment to safeguarding the rights of employees of Roadways and PRTC.
He acknowledged their long-standing dedicated service and affirmed the government’s responsibility to secure their future. Cabinet Minister directed the officials of the Transport Department to finalize the policy at the earliest and present it to the Government.
He added that providing job stability to employees would also enhance the efficiency and quality of transport services.