India, April 12 -- The state finance department on Friday released Rs.120 crore towards payment of pending salaries for the month of March to nearly 87,000 employees of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). A government resolution (GR) authorising the release of funds was issued after transport minister and MSRTC chairman Pratap Sarnaik held a meeting with finance department officials on Friday afternoon.

"Managing director of MSRTC has requested to release funds towards concessions in fare for the month of March 2025. Accordingly, approval has been given to release Rs.120 crore," said the GR issued on Friday evening.

As reported by HT on April 11, when MSRTC staff received their March salaries on April 9, they reali...