FERA Welcomes New Tamil Nadu CM, Urges Old Pension Scheme Implementation

The Federation of Revenue Associations (FERA) has officially welcomed C. Joseph Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kalagam (TVK), upon his assumption of office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. In a joint statement, FERA coordinators expressed their willingness to cooperate with the new administration in implementing welfare programs for the public. While acknowledging the revenue employees' past efforts in executing government schemes effectively, the association highlighted a critical demand: the immediate restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). FERA argues that fulfilling this manifesto promise would send a strong signal of reliability to thousands of employees and their families. The group emphasized that reviving the OPS is essential for employee welfare upon superannuation and urged the government to identify revenue sources to meet this long-pending obligation. Key signatories to the statement included leaders from TNROA, TNVAOMS, TNSOU, and TNRVEA. The association announced that a delegation would soon meet the Chief Minister in person to submit a comprehensive memorandum detailing their demands and seeking concrete action on the pension issue.