Mumbai, Oct. 28 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 33,000 for its officers, employees and other eligible workers ahead of Diwali marking an increase of Rs 2,000 over the amount paid last year.
Mayor Ritu Tawde announced the decision on Wednesday and directed the civic administration to release the payment along with the regular salaries for November.
The decision is expected to benefit 93,509 personnel across various categories associated with the civic body and eligible educational institutions.
According to the details announced, the beneficiary list includes 83,274 officers and employees on the BMC's regular pay scales. It also covers 2,991 teaching and non-teaching employees of ai...