Government is unlikely to take action against oil executives

The Union Government is unlikely to take any action against the officers of oil PSU's who went on strike two days earlier. Their strike caused huge loss to national exchequer and crippled fuel supply across the nation.

The oil workers came back on work when Union Cabinet under the chairmanship of PM Dr. Manmohan Singh asked concerned ministry to deal them with heavy hand.

Petroleum Secretary, R S Pandey said, "Everyone has undergone a great deal of trauma, we have had a tough experience. I don't think you all should start finding fault. It is the time to look ahead to the future."

Mr. Pandey however said that no one should try to hold country to ransom.

He further said that a committee of ministries, under chairmanship of Defense Minister, is already working to sort out wages issue of executives. It is expected to give recommendations in 30 days.

The Petroleum secretary added, "If the committee finds all of the demands are genuine, all will be accepted. If it finds none of it as genuine, none will be accepted."

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