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Bihar Revenue Employees Call Off Indefinite Strike; Work Resumes May 4

The indefinite strike by Bihar revenue employees, ongoing since March 9, has been officially called off. Employees will resume duties from May 4 following discussions with the state government. The strike, in the form of mass leave, had significantly impacted public services and administrative operations. The Joint Front has given the government a two-month window to address their 11-point charter of demands.

Key Points: Bihar Revenue Employees End Strike; Return to Work May 4

  • Indefinite strike called off after discussions with government
  • Employees to resume work from May 4
  • Two-month deadline given for 11-point demand charter
  • Strike had impacted public services since March 9
  • Federation warns of future action if demands unmet
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Bihar revenue employees call off indefinite strike; to resume work from May 4

Bihar revenue employees call off indefinite strike after discussions with government, resume duties May 4. Two-month deadline set for 11-point demand charter.

"The move to withdraw the strike was made keeping in mind public inconvenience and to ensure continuity in governance. - Rajnish Kant, General Secretary"

Patna, April 30

The indefinite strike by revenue employees in Bihar, which had been ongoing since March 9, was officially called off on Thursday.

The decision was taken by the Bihar Revenue Service Joint Federation, bringing relief to administrative functioning across the state.

With this announcement, all revenue employees are set to resume duties at their respective postings from May 4.

The strike -- carried out in the form of mass leave -- had significantly impacted public services and routine administrative operations.

Rajnish Kant, General Secretary of the Joint Front, said that the move to withdraw the strike was made keeping in mind public inconvenience and to ensure continuity in governance.

He added that the decision also reflects the Federation's confidence in the leadership of Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

The Federation expressed hope that the state government would soon initiate concrete steps to strengthen and streamline the Revenue Service cadre, while also taking time-bound action on their 11-point charter of demands submitted on March 5.

Among the important demands, the Joint Front has reiterated to bring the post of Deputy Collector (Land Reforms) under the full administrative and functional control of the Revenue Department and ensure proper appointment or charge allocation of Bihar Revenue Service officers to all cadre-designated posts.

According to Rajnish Kant, these measures would enhance administrative efficiency and strengthen governance mechanisms.

He expressed optimism that the state government would resolve pending demands swiftly while protecting the interests of the state service.

He emphasised the Federation's willingness to pursue resolution through dialogue and cooperation.

However, the Joint Front has issued a clear warning that if their demands are not addressed within a stipulated period of two months, they will once again resort to mass leave (strike) through democratic and constitutional means.

The decision to call off the strike followed discussions between Jay Kumar Singh, Departmental Secretary, and representatives of the Federation.

The state government has now been given a two-month window to act on the 11-point charter of demands.

For now, with the strike withdrawn, administrative operations across Bihar are expected to return to normal, providing much-needed relief to the general public.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally some relief! 🙏 As a resident of Patna, I saw how the strike affected everything from land registration to court cases. But why did it take so long? The government should have resolved this earlier. Let's hope May 4 brings normalcy back.
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Rahul R
The 11-point charter seems reasonable — especially bringing Deputy Collector (Land Reforms) under Revenue Department control. That would actually improve coordination. However, the two-month ultimatum feels like a threat. Negotiations should be ongoing, not conditional.
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Sneha F
As someone working in rural Bihar, I know how dependent people are on revenue employees for land-related work. The strike caused huge delays in mutation and partition cases. I'm glad sanity prevailed. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary deserves credit for facilitating dialogue.
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Vikram M
A sensible decision. Strikes always hurt common people the most. But one concern — will the government actually act within two months? Bihar's bureaucracy moves slowly. The Federation should have gotten some written assurance before calling it off. Let's see.
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Ananya R
I appreciate that they considered public inconvenience — that shows responsibility. The demands about cadre posts and departmental control are important for efficiency. But threatening another strike after two months creates uncertainty. Dialogue should be continuous. 🌟
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Deepak U

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