Dharamshala, April 16 -- Chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of the 3% salary deferment for Class I and Class II officers, on the occasion of Himachal Day.

Sukhu, who unfurled the national flag during state-level Himachal Day celebrations at Reckong Peo, however, said that the temporary deferment of 50% of his salary, along with 30% and 20% cuts in salaries of ministers, MLAs, chief secretary, the Director General of Police and senior officers will continue.

The decision regarding salary deferment was taken to tackle the financial crunch faced by the state which was worsened by the discontinuation of the revenue deficit grant (RDG). The announcement was made by the CM during the recently conc...