January 08, 2021 12:39 am | Updated 12:39 am IST - Chennai
Employees of temples under the control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department in the group C and D categories will get a Pongal bonus of ₹1,000 each.
Around 4,000 employees, including those who make garlands, man ticket and prasadam counters, maniyakaars and bell boys, will benefit. Full-time, part-time and contractual employees, who have a minimum of 240 working days would be covered. An order was issued by the Department.
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