The state cabinet has accepted the three-member committee’s report that its public undertaking, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) cannot be merged with the state government. The government is expected to make an announcement to this effect on Friday, in the ongoing budget session of the state legislature.

The cabinet met on Wednesday afternoon. Pressing for the merger, MSRTC employees have been on a strike since last winter. The strike has split and many workers have resumed their respective jobs after the government had offered a salary hike and revocation of disciplinary action.