Coimbation: Tasmac employee union, affiliated with the Indian Workers’ Union Center, filed a petition on a collector on Monday against several senior officials of the state-run company, which allegedly forced employees to open closed shops during locking and selling liquor.
The government’s order on May 8, all Tasmac stores were closed from May 10 to the lift, said the petition.
“Between eight and 10 May, Tasmac made sales of Rs 950 Crore-worth compared to the usual RS 250 Crore, because even though there were instructions on bulk sales, workers were forced to meet the target,” said Leader Union James.
“Because there was a suspicion of thieves, Tasmac authorities ordered us to weld the window and seal, which we did.
We also sent a list of stocks.” “However, when locking is extended, some Tasmac officials, through supervisors, especially junior assistants to regional managers, instructs Some employees to open a store and sell liquor.
While some employees agreed, others refused, afraid of difficulties.
Nagachandran from the 1622 store with the hope of refusing to open his shop, “James said.
After July 5, when the shops opened back, the Tasmac authorities ordered a random inspection to check whether all shops remained covered and targeted specifically, said the petition, petition said.
“Even though stocks were OK, they claimed that the 18 alcohol chests were missing.
Nagachandran told us that the senior supervisor and the Registrar demanded bribery Rs 2 Lakh to release it.
When he went to meet regional managers, he was attacked.” The union asked for collectors to take action For corrupt Tasmac officials and protect employees, who follow the rules during locking.