The Assam assembly on Thursday passed a legislation for provincialisation of services of employees of municipal boards in the state.
Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah, who moved the bill, said the urban local bodies appointed their employees and also paid salaries and other dues.
“However, many municipal boards are facing financial crunch and are being unable to pay the salaries on time. Also, there is a difference of pay for the same posts depending on the municipal board,” he said.
