Secretaries, employer seal deal over career scheme

The CBCP scheme was introduced via a Directive No. 1 of 2015 and implemented through various directives and circulars to map out a clear career progression structure for the Secretarial and Executive Office Management Cadre. The scheme introduced new academic requirements and competencies for progression and elevation from lower to higher offices. At least 377 secretaries across the ministries and departments dragged their employer to court, arguing that the scheme was introduced without consultation and demanding its suspension.

Appearing before Justice Lakvinder Walia last week, the two parties’ attorneys struck a consent settlement agreement for the suspension of the scheme until further consultation.