I was made to sit on this chair two years back. In these two years I have learnt so many things that if I sit to write it, I will have to leave everything
- Laxmikant Parsekar, Chief Minister
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ON SEVENTH PAY HIKE
* Seventh Central Pay Commission recommendations will be implemented
* Proposal for approval will come up before the State Cabinet on Friday
ON RECRUITMENT BAN
* It should be 5-6 months prior to polls in the interest of the State
* If voted back to power, he as CM, will lift the current prohibition
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Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of a function, Parsekar said, “I wish to retire after the next five years as the chief minister. Then I want to dedicate all my time in the field of education to where I belong.”
Speaking earlier at a book release function, he said, “I was made to sit on this chair two years back. In these two years I have learnt so many things that if I sit to write it, I will have to leave everything. I will write about it but not after too long. I would like to be here for the next five years.”
Also assuring that the State Government will implement the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, Parsekar said that the proposal for implementation will come up before the State Cabinet on Friday for approval.
“The issue will be taken up at the cabinet meeting on Friday. We will also study the additional liability on the State Government due to the implementation of the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission. Till then in the interest of the state, we have banned the recruitment processes”, he said.
Pointing out that his government is the first to take such a decision of banning all recruitment processes just ahead of the State Legislative Assembly polls, he said, “There are government which explore the possibilities of creating new posts, reviving posts that have lapsed during this time. They think they can satisfy people by doing this. But there is risk too as the last minute recruitment may have some errors and mistakes.”
He also opined that all recruitment processes should be banned five to six months prior to the elections in the interest of the State and for quality recruitment. He however said that though he has said six months, the new government can take a call on the recruitment when it comes to power.
“If people give me an opportunity, I will start it after I come to power,” he said adding, “Some people mocked at me saying that it was a foolish decision to be taken ahead of the polls. But more than looking at the election benefit, I would look at the States interest.”
Taking a dig at the erstwhile Congress government, he said, “Prior to the last election, when Congress was in power, they issued offer letters even during the first two-three days after code of conduct was implemented. These were later challenged. Cases are still pending and inquiry is going on. In this backdrop, we have taken this decision.”
