Odisha to deduct maintenance from salaries of govt employees who default: CM
The amount will then be deducted from the salary and transferred electronically to the bank account of the employee’s wife or children
Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Sunday that the state government will directly deduct court-ordered maintenance payments from the salaries of government employees who default on paying their dues to their wives or children. The decision followed numerous complaints about non-payment of maintenance during the CM's public grievance hearings, with two to three cases heard at each session.
Majhi criticized government employees who commit contempt of court and unjustly treat their families. Under the new guidelines, departmental drawing and disbursing officers will include the specified maintenance amount in the monthly salary of defaulting employees and electronically transfer the funds to the bank accounts of the intended beneficiaries.
The state government aims to ensure timely payment of court-ordered maintenance and prevent employees from evading their obligations. The integration of these provisions is expected to be more efficient, reduce delays, and alleviate the financial hardship faced by women and children.
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