Rs. 30,000 cut off from medical officers’ salary – GMOA to take stern action

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The authorities are preparing to slash public servants’ salaries in a move to solve the economic crisis befallen the government, alleged the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA).

Speaking to media, Union Central Committee member Dr. Prasad Colombage said the authorities have decided to slash the allowances in excess of their salaries and as a result more than Rs. 30,000 has already been deducted from the salaries of the medical officers.

In the backdrop, many doctors are disillusioned and are expecting to leave the country, he divulged.

The Union Central Committee member also warned that the GMOA may take stern actions should the government fail to rectify this unjust decision.

MIAP

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