*Clarification on Regulation 82 and Extension of Benefits to All Employees*

Dear comrades it is to inform about a recent misinformation propagated by certain retired individuals regarding the status of Regulation 82 and its impact on employee benefits. Contrary to the claims that Regulation 82 has been amended, it is important to reaffirm that no such amendments have been made.
Both the Kerala High Court and the Honorable Supreme Court have upheld the benefits under Regulation 82, ensuring that employees are entitled to the rightful pay fixation.

These retired individuals, who initially claimed that the regulation had been amended, subsequently filed RTI applications to support their assertions. The replies received from these RTI applications have conclusively clarified the situation, validating that Regulation 82 remains unchanged and that employees' benefits are secure.

We would like to provide clarity on the matter.
As per the Kerala High Court Judgment in OP.35511/2001 dated 28.06.2007 and the Supreme Court Judgment in Civil Appeal No. 1991/2011 dated 11.05.2023, the benefits under Regulation 82 are to be extended to all eligible employees of the Food Corporation of India (FCI). These judgments unequivocally affirm that Regulation 82 of the FCI Staff Regulations 1971 is a statutory regulation and any settlements between the employer and trade unions should not compromise the entitlements of individual employees under these statutory regulations.

This RTI reply has effectively silenced the false narratives being propagated by certain individuals.
We have represented to the management, urging them to extend the benefits under Regulation 82 uniformly to all eligible employees, in accordance with the judgments of the High Court and the Supreme Court. We are pleased to inform you that the management has acknowledged our representation.

We assure you that the FCI Employees Association (CITU) will continue to advocate for the rights and benefits of all employees and will ensure that the principles of fairness and justice are upheld. Your support and solidarity are crucial in maintaining our collective strength.

Yours fraternally
Gibin Varghese
General Secretary
FCI Employees Association (CITU)