Power staff strike today; no work, no pay: Chandigarh

Chandigarh, April 19

The UT Administration has warned of enforcing the “no work, no pay” rule on members of the UT Powermen Union, which has given a call for observing a one-day strike tomorrow.

The union has decided to observe the strike in support of its long-pending demands, but the Administration has stated that it has always been sympathetic to the genuine demands of power employees and there was no cause for any strike by them. The principle of “no work, no pay” would be strictly enforced. The employees were, therefore, advised to attend duty. The defaulting employees would also be liable for other disciplinary action.

Necessary arrangements for maintaining the continuity of power supply has been made, but chances of power failure due to any untoward incident cannot be ruled out. The UT authorities have requested electricity consumers to kindly cooperate with them.

The authorities requested the public to contact complaint centers in their area for electricity complaints. Besides, they can also contact the control room. The public is also requested to keep a vigil on electricity lines and in case they find anyone indulging in sabotage, they may inform the PCR and contact the control room, Sector 17: 0172-2703242, control room, Sector 9: 0172-2740475 and 9779152283 and Citizen Facilitation Centre: 0172-4639999. — TNS