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They warned of an indefinite strike if their demands were not met

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said the 2.5 per cent DA will cost the RTC Rs 3.6 crore every month

Abusing and assaulting employees of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) who are on duty could attract more stringent punishment under the new criminal laws, says VC Sajjanar.

It is learnt that already 1,800 RTC employees have already retired so far since the announcement of the merger. More than 300 employees will retire in next two months.

The RTC authorities warned of legal against those who interfere with the duties of the staff and resort to abuse or assault.

The unions had also called all the RTC employees to gather at PVNR Marg around 10am and proceed to stage a dharna at Raj Bhavan around 11am.

TSRTC union leader says, "We have every right to select anyone as honorary president of our union"

Passengers travelling to and from distant areas and office-goers were the most affected.

He said the issues will be discussed with the Transport Minister and officials to take an appropriate decision beneficial for the RTC employees.

Earlier, the TSRTC officials committee that had prepared the guidelines submitted it to the Chief Minister which he accepted.