Dear Comrades,
The Joint Biennial Conference of the Income Tax Employees Federation (ITEF) and Income Tax Gazetted Officers’ Association (ITGOA), Odisha Circle was commenced today, 22nd May 2026 at Aqua Lawns, Puri Bypass Road, Bhubaneswar in a spirited and militant atmosphere reflecting the unity, determination and collective strength of the organised working class. It will continue till 23 May 2026.
The Conference commenced with the Welcome Address delivered by Com. Chanda Kumar Gadai, Chairman, Reception Committee and was inaugurated by Com. M. S. Vengatesan, President, ITEF CHQ and newly elected Secretary General, Confederation of Central Govt Employees and Workers, CHQ. Mrs. Neeraja Pradhan, PCIT-I graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Among others who addressed the Conference were Sri S. K. Sahoo, CIT (Admn & TOS), Com. A. B. Salunkhe, Secretary General, ITPF, New Delhi, Dr. Sandeep Goel, PCIT (Inv), Bhubaneswar, Com. Sayantan Banerjee, President, ITGOA CHQ and several respected retired officers and senior leaders.
While addressing the Conference, serious concern was expressed by Com. Bruhaspati Samal, General Secretary, Confederation Odisha State CoC over the rapid changes affecting the working class during the last two years, particularly the implementation of Labour Codes, the attack on pension through the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), the anti-employee provisions in the Finance Act 2025 and the retrograde clauses incorporated in the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission.
It was highlighted that despite continuous struggles for nearly two decades demanding restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), the Government has imposed UPS, which is merely a payout mechanism and not a guaranteed pension system. The participants were cautioned about the future dangers relating to pay, pension and service benefits due to attempts to restrict automatic pension revision, delay implementation of the 8th CPC recommendations and limit future wage revision through arbitrary conditions.
A strong appeal was made to all employees and workers to critically analyse the shortcomings in the movement, strengthen organisational unity and intensify the collective struggle for protection of the rights and future of employees and pensioners.
Heartfelt thanks were conveyed to both the General Secretaries, Com. D. P. Acharya, ITGOA, Odisha Circle and Com. M. Krishna Sai, ITEF, Odisha Circle for their kind invitation, warm hospitality and grand felicitation. Special appreciation and revolutionary greetings were extended to Com. Chittaranjan Pattnaik, General Secretary and his entire team for the excellent coordination and smooth management of the Conference.
The Vote of Thanks was offered by Com. Radheshyam Giri, Vice-Chairman, Reception Committee.
✊ Unity • Struggle • Sacrifice • Victory ✊
= B SAMAL =
General Secretary, Odisha State CoC
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