28.—(1) As from 1st October 1982, every person employed in the Postal Department or by the former Telecommunication Authority immediately before that date, shall be transferred to the service of the Corporation on terms not less favourable than those enjoyed by him immediately prior to his transfer.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), persons holding such grades in the Postal Department as the Minister may determine, shall as soon as practicable be given the option of remaining in the service of the Government.