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Amritsar DC Office Shuts Down as Staff Strike Over Old Pension Scheme
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 02:03 PM
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Employees of the Amritsar District Collectorate have halted work by striking over demands for the old pension scheme, leaving the office non‑operational.
Amritsar, Punjab – Staff of the District Collectorate in Amritsar have staged a strike demanding the implementation of the old pension scheme. The protest began on Monday and has resulted in a complete shutdown of routine administrative work at the office.
The employees, who belong to the state government service, say the revised pension rules do not meet the expectations set by the earlier scheme, prompting them to suspend duties until their concerns are addressed.
Local authorities have acknowledged the strike and indicated that discussions with the representatives are underway, though no timeline for resumption of services has been announced.
The shutdown affects the processing of certificates, land records, and other citizen services typically handled by the collectorate, causing inconvenience to the public.
Officials have urged the public to use online portals where possible while the matter is being negotiated.
The employees, who belong to the state government service, say the revised pension rules do not meet the expectations set by the earlier scheme, prompting them to suspend duties until their concerns are addressed.
Local authorities have acknowledged the strike and indicated that discussions with the representatives are underway, though no timeline for resumption of services has been announced.
The shutdown affects the processing of certificates, land records, and other citizen services typically handled by the collectorate, causing inconvenience to the public.
Officials have urged the public to use online portals where possible while the matter is being negotiated.