Himachal Government Issues Show Cause Notices to Employee Union Leaders

The Himachal Pradesh government has served show cause notices to the leaders of the Federation of Secretarial Employees Unions for alleged derogatory remarks against the government during a union meeting. The employees threatened to escalate protests over the non-release of arrears for revised pay scales and dearness allowance.

The Himachal Pradesh government issued show cause notices to the Federation of Secretarial Employees Unions' leaders on Wednesday, accusing them of making derogatory remarks against the government.

The union members had threatened to intensify their protests over the non-release of revised pay scales and dearness allowance arrears, holding two general house meetings last week.

The government memo cited media reports and internal platforms as sources of the alleged derogatory comments and violation of conduct rules, demanding a response within 15 days or face departmental action.