RTO Employees Stage Statewide Strike Over Promotion Disputes Routine operations at Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across Maharashtra came to a standstill on Monday as employees launched a one-day strike to protest unresolved promotion issues and other service-related grievances. The protest, which affected citizens seeking transport-related services, left many unable to complete their transactions. Employees accused authorities of delaying promotions for years despite eligibility, with some alleging that previously approved promotions were later revoked by the transport commissioner’s office. Mangesh Kadu, a clerk-cum-typist at Nagpur City RTO, described the situation as deeply frustrating. He stated that employees had repeatedly raised concerns with authorities but received minimal attention. Kadu highlighted that promotions granted by a former transport commissioner were canceled after a new commissioner took charge, leaving staff disillusioned. “Once a promotion is granted, it should not be withdrawn. We opposed the decision, but instead of addressing our concerns, employees were punished,” Kadu said. He also noted that clerical staff demanded revised designations and career progression opportunities, but these requests remained unaddressed. The strike involved all 56 RTO offices in Maharashtra, with approximately 150 employees participating in Nagpur. Another protester, Prashant Ramtake, emphasized the financial strain on lower-ranking staff. He questioned how workers earning between ₹30,000 and ₹40,000 monthly could afford prolonged legal battles to secure rights already approved through administrative channels. Ramtake’s comments underscored the broader discontent among employees struggling to balance their livelihoods with bureaucratic delays.#maharashtra #rto_offices #mangesh_kadu #prashant_ramtake #transport_commissioner
