Dear Varathan,
When a retired Asst Commissioner of Labour gives reply to your query, it goes without saying that he is far senior person. Against this backdrop, addressing him as "Hi Umakanthan" is highly objectionable. This is virtual HR forum and people of hues, from HR students to retired professionals, are the members. We are neither your friends nor workplace buddies. The etiquette that are in vogue in your industry in general and at your workplace in particular, have nothing to do with this forum.
Therefore, I request you to follow the rules of formal greeting at the public forum.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
Hi Umakanthan and Dinesh, Thank you very much for you detailed suggestions. I will approach my company and LO and update you the same. Thanks Again Varathan