New Delhi, June 4 -- The Indian Railways Technical Supervisors Association (IRTSA) in its meeting with the 8th pay commission (8th CPC) has demanded increase in minimum pay to Rs.52,600, fitment factor of up to 3.80, and better pay levels and allowances for employees.

In an official release issued after its meeting with the 8th CPC in Hyderabad last month, the employees group said that it has submitted a comprehensive memorandum to the panel. The presentation was made by IRSTA General Secretary K V Ramesh General Secretary "on specific issues pertaining to Technical Supervisors", it stated.

The association in its statement said that it highlighted to the panel issues related to career stagnation among Railways technical supervisors. Key...