Come for talks: Govt repeats appeal to JAC

Hyderabad, Nov 23 (INN): Revenue Minister Dharmana Prasada Rao on Tuesday repeated his appeal to the leaders of JAC of Government Employees and Teachers to suspend their agitation and facilitate talks so that their demands are solved in a peaceful and democratic fashion. Addressing a press conference at the Secretariat, Mr Prasada Rao informed that discussions were held earlier but there was no solution in sight due to their adamant attitude. Replying to a question that the police denied permission for 'Chalo Hyderabad', Mr Prasada Rao replied that the government's idea was to help ensure smooth flow of traffic for the convenience of the people.

He stated that the police did not block the JAC staff. The minister clarified that the police was only trying to facilitate free movement and free flow of traffic on the roads. The government always favoured a peaceful and democratic process to discuss the issue and arrive at a decision. 'The government's doors are always open,' Mr Prasada Rao said.

Replying to another question, he stated that an appropriate occasion should arise for holding talks in a conducive atmosphere. Stating that a decision on their demands cannot be taken abruptly, the Minister made it clear that the government would hold discussions on the possibilities and certain impediments coming in the way, with the authorities concerned.

Earlier, Mr Prasada Rao informed that the district Collectors' conference would be held in the city on November 26 and 27 at Jubilee Hall. Chief Minister K Rosaiah will have a one-to-one meeting with the district Collectors and SPs. Mr Rosaiah will review the situation particularly in the cyclone-hit areas. The meeting assumes significance in view of the damage to the crop and infrastructure caused in the flood-hit districts as the earlier meeting scheduled for November 12 and 13 was postponed.

The Chief Minister will issue instructions to the Collectors on the modalities to be taken and measures to be adopted in respect of farm production, PDS procurement, unique id number, power supply among others. Regarding the paddy soiled in the recent floods, the government is expected to take steps to deal with the FCI for its disposal and the preparation for the Kharif crop. Others issues, included seasonal conditions, relief measures being taken, power connections to farmers etc, law and order, road safety will also be discussed.

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