The Delhi government has sanctioned Rs 280 crore to settle outstanding pensions for over 20,000 retired Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) employees. This addresses the long-pending issue of delayed payments stretching from September to January.
Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot confirmed the release on social media, stating that the funds will be transferred to pensioners’ accounts within the next two to three days. This follows a Rs 650 crore grant allocated to DTC by the Delhi government’s finance department last week.
This move resolves a major concern for retired DTC employees who had repeatedly appealed for the release of their pensions. The timely disbursement of these arrears will provide much-needed financial relief to the beneficiaries.
