Maharashtra Govt Approves Seventh Pay Commission's S-6 Scale For 12 KDMT Technical Assistants After 16 Years

Ending a 16-year pay disparity struggle, the Maharashtra Government has approved a new pay scale for 12 technical assistants in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Transport (KDMT) workshop department. The government's decision, announced on November 6, 2026, grants the S-6 pay level under the Seventh Pay Commission, providing much-needed relief to employees who had been seeking a revision since 2010.

The discrepancy stemmed from the mismatch between the employees' technical responsibilities and their existing pay structure. Despite holding ITI qualifications and performing specialised duties, including bus maintenance and repair, the 12 employees received a lower pay scale than their official designation suggested.

The Transport Workers Employees Union, represented by president Ravi Patil, had been persistently advocating for the employees' cause over the past 16 years. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Kalyan Lok Sabha MP Dr Shrikant Shinde also contributed to the employees' demand, facilitating the government's approval.

The revised pay benefit will only be implemented after verifying the employees' educational and technical qualifications. The financial impact of the new pay structure will be covered by the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) from its own budget. This approval marks a significant breakthrough for the employees, who had been seeking this revision for over a decade and a half despite numerous representations.