India, July 3 -- Power sector employees in Ludhiana have decided to stop performing several field duties alleging that they are being compelled to work without adequate safety measures and manpower.

A resolution adopted by power employees' unions has been submitted to Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) management.

According to the resolution, employees will continue to perform office duties but will not undertake routine field complaints, breakdown calls, meter-related duties, technical work or other assignments that require them to visit consumers' premises.

The unions have also decided that employees will not perform duties beyond the prescribed working hours and will not accept additional responsibilities that fall outsi...