Andhra Pradesh High Court Asks State to Consider Alternative Jobs for Medically Retired RTC Staff

The Andhra Pradesh High Court directed the State government to consider representations of APSRTC employees retired on medical grounds for alternative employment or enhanced compensation.

The Court held that forced retirement without offering alternative jobs or adequate compensation may violate the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Noting that hundreds of such claims remain pending after APSRTC’s merger with the State, the Court recorded the government’s decision to revive monetary compensation through a Government Order.

It directed the authorities to decide the employees’ representations within eight weeks and release compensation within three months thereafter.

[RTC Employees v. State of Andhra Pradesh]