Proposal to Regularise Over 23,000 Contract Workers at TASMAC Liquor Shops
The Tamil Nadu government has proposed a plan to regularise more than 23,000 contract workers employed at TASMAC liquor shops. The reforms include a substantial salary hike and an extension of the retirement age to 60 years. This move aims to improve the working conditions and job security of these employees, who have been working on a contractual basis for years.
Details of the Proposed Reforms
Under the proposal, the contract workers will be brought into the regular payroll of TASMAC, the state-owned liquor retail corporation. The salary hike is expected to be significant, though specific figures have not been disclosed. Additionally, the retirement age will be increased from 58 to 60 years, aligning it with other state government employees. The regularisation process is expected to benefit a large number of workers who have been demanding permanent status and better wages.
Impact on Workers and TASMAC Operations
The regularisation is likely to boost morale among the workforce, many of whom have been employed for decades without permanent benefits. It will also enhance operational efficiency by reducing turnover and ensuring experienced staff remain in service. However, the move may increase the financial burden on TASMAC, which is already a major revenue source for the state. According to sources, the government is evaluating the fiscal implications before finalising the proposal.
