The officers' association and the chairman and managing director of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) have locked horns over the participation of KSEB officers in the general strike called by Central trade unions on Monday and Tuesday.
The KSEB Officers' Association (KSEBOA) has strongly objected to a warning allegedly issued by B. Ashok, the KSEB CMD, that the management would deny promotions to officers who fail to report for duty on the two days.
Mr. Ashok came out with a Facebook post on Sunday morning denying the charge. There was no basis to the allegation that the management planned to block the promotions of employees who participated in the strike, he said. He stated that instructions issued by the KSEB management were meant to ensure smooth power supply to the public on both days.
