Protest by local body administration pensioners - The HinduUpdated - November 04, 2026 06:54 pm IST - KRISHANGIRIMembers of the Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Local Body Administration Pensioners’ Association staging a protest in Krishnagiri on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: N. BASHKARANMembers of the Tamil Nadu Rural Development and Local Body Administration Pensioners’ Association staged a day-long sit-in protest here on Wednesday (October 28) demanding time-bound inquiry and conclusion of pending disciplinary and departmental action.The association also sought investigation into corruption charges against pensioners.Road inspection staff must be redesignated as Skilled Assistant Grade I/Skilled Assistant Grade II and the pay revised and upgraded, the association said.Health insurance cards should be issued to all the local body administration staff and a pension determined at 50% of the pay at the time of retirement should be given to them among other benefits.The association demanded quick resolution of “inquiry bottlenecks” on pensioners and staff poised to become pensioners and conclude inquiry on priority basis.Published - October 28, 2026 08:21 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }