India, March 6 -- The employees of the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in Kerala staged a unique protest on Friday by working 3 hours beyond the office hours. The protest was against the alleged curtailment of promotion opportunities for ministerial staff in the Motor Vehicles Department.

The Kerala Motor Vehicle Department Staff Association organised the protest after amendments were made to the Special Rules to determine recruitment, qualifications, probation and promotions of employees in various state government departments, news agency PTI reported.

Employees on Thursday worked in the office till 8 pm, extending beyond their daily operations till 5 pm.

Staff members have claimed that the changes in the rules have reduced promoti...