The state government has now implemented the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for officers and employees prior to April 1, 2005. The state finance department has issued a resolution clarifying its provisions.

The benefit of this decision will apply to 60,245 employees working in the state government. Along with this, other demands of the employees have also been met.

The government had accepted the various demands of the employee unions in the cabinet meeting in October and announced the benefit of the OPS, but in the absence of a resolution in this regard, the union had threatened a protest.

An additional annual burden of ₹200 crore will fall on the finance department in the demands of the employee unions other than the old pension scheme.

Despite a previous clause stating that government employees joining service on or after April 1, 2005, would not be eligible for certain benefits, this decision has made it possible for those who were appointed and subsequently confirmed in their positions to avail the OPS benefits.

Additionally, these employees will now receive a higher transfer allowance as per the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission.