Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant announced that all temporary work-charge appointments will now follow the 6th Pay Commission structure. The Cabinet has also approved extending the retirement age of Chief Engineers in PWD, DDW, Electricity, and WRD departments to 62 years, only when no eligible candidate is available for promotion. Additionally, a one-time scheme has been introduced to provide EPF benefits to 7,000 contract employees from 2017, imposing a ₹2.5–3 crore burden on the state exchequ

🚗 PREPARING FOR TEMPORARY PARKING 🚧 Work has commenced on the land behind the Picton Courthouse to upgrade the space for temporary parking while the new Walton Street Carpark project is under construction. 👉 The Picton Courthouse land will accommodate parking for approximately 60 car spots, along with other temporary parking that will become available near the Picton Bowling Club. 📅 The new Walton Street Carpark will be under construction from the end of October 2025 and should be completed