AMARAVATI, April 16: The Andhra Pradesh JAC Amaravati State Committee on Thursday called on Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav at the Secretariat and expressed its gratitude for the priority being accorded to the clearance of pending dues of retired government employees. The delegation was led by JAC Chairman Bopparaju Venkateswarlу.

Speaking on the occasion, the JAC leadership noted that retired employees had for years been passing away without receiving their legitimate dues, and that settlement payments to the families of deceased employees were also being inordinately delayed. The association said it had repeatedly brought these concerns to the attention of the government, holding discussions with the Cabinet sub-committee, Finance Department officials, and the Chief Secretary on multiple occasions.

The JAC acknowledged that the Finance Minister had played a pivotal role in expediting the payment process by taking up the matter directly with the Chief Minister. The State leadership conveyed its appreciation for his proactive intervention and assured that they would continue to coordinate with the government for the release of pending benefits to pensioners and regular employees in the future as well.

The meeting was attended by Secretary General Palisetti Damodara Rao, Associate Chairman T.V. Phani Peerraju, and Treasurer Timma Satti Nageswara Rao.

Outsourcing Employees Seek Seniority-Based Pay, HR Policy

In a separate development, representatives of the State Government Outsourcing Employees Association submitted a memorandum to the Finance Minister urging the government to implement seniority-based salary payments for outsourcing employees, extend all government welfare schemes to them, and put in place a comprehensive HR policy. The delegation was led by State president Ganta Sampat.

The association also requested that the retirement age of outsourcing employees be raised from 60 to 62 years, pointing out that the current practice of retiring them at 60 in some departments was causing serious financial hardship. The Minister is said to have responded positively to the demand.

On the issue of pay and welfare schemes, the Minister assured the delegation that the Cabinet sub-committee would deliberate on the matter shortly and that suggestions from employee associations would be considered if necessary.

AMARAVATI, April 16: Leaders of the Andhra Pradesh Non-Gazetted Government Officers (NGGО) Association met Finance Department Joint Secretary Gautam Alladi at the Velagapudi Secretariat here and raised a range of pending issues concerning State government employees, pensioners, and contract staff.

The delegation was led by AP NGGО Association State president and AP JAC Chairman Alaparthi Vidyasagar, accompanied by State general secretary D.V. Ramana. They drew the attention of the Finance Department officials to the cases of employees, CPS staff, teachers, and pensioners who had not yet received their Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) arrears paid in January 2026, owing to technical reasons.

Responding to the concerns raised, Finance Department officials assured the delegation that DR arrears due to pensioners who had not received their payments would be cleared within the current month itself. They further stated that steps would be taken to disburse DA arrears to employees, particularly CPS staff, by May. Those whose bills could not be processed due to technical glitches would be given a fresh opportunity to re-register their bills, officials added.

The delegation also raised the issue of MTS and Minimum Time Scale teachers who had registered on the Nidhi portal but had not received their salaries. Officials gave an assurance that bills would be drawn up and salary payments for those pending since last month would be completed this month itself.

On the matter of Earned Leave encashment arrears for pensioners, officials informed the delegation that although payments exceeding Rs. 7,000 crore had already been made, some arrears remained outstanding and would be cleared in instalments depending on the financial position of the State government.

The issue of salary-related difficulties faced by contract employees arising from registration on the Nidhi portal was also brought to the notice of officials during the meeting.

The meeting was attended by AP NGGО State secretary L. Rajneesh Babu, Guntur district president Ghantasala Srinivasarao, Capital City Unit organising secretary C.H. Sridhar, and A.P.S. Naidu.