Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Source:- Department of Posts (FS Division) Letter No.63-1/2015-(FS) dated 20-05-2015

POSB Rates for the Year 2015-16

Item/Category

Rate per unit

1
Savings Deposits
205.59
2
Savings Certifcates (NSC,KVP)
70.25
3
Indira Vikas Patra
18.60
4
Silent Accounts
31.17

What is the connection between the 7th Pay Commission and Dearness Allowance?

Multiplication Factor expected to play a crucial role in calculating new revised basic pay for Central Government employees in 7th Central Pay Commission.”
                          
With 16 months having passed since constituting the 7th Central Pay Commission, speculations are running wild among Central Government employees as to the changes that await them. Multiplication factor is one of the main reasons for the intense guesswork.


A middle-aged employee of the Central Government is likely to get an increment of Rs. 500 to 600 once every six months, due to increase of additional Dearness Allowance. In the current scenario, the amount is barely enough to meet unexpected auto-rickshaw expenses for a trip or two to work. But, it is not 
the DA that the employees are eagerly waiting for.


The total percentage of Dearness Allowance plays a very important role in calculating the New Basic Pay as per the 7th Pay Commission. The revised basic pay is expected to come into effect from January 1, 2016.


Dearness Allowance, which is currently at 113%, is expected to rise by two additional installments (01.07.2015 and 01.01.2016), let’s assume that these will add up to 10%. Then the total increase could become 123% by January 1, 2016.


Multiplication Fitment Formula is going to be based on the Dearness Allowance percentage on 01.01.2016.


The 6th Pay Commission recommended that the Multiplication Factor be fixed at 1.74 in its report and also recommended that the 40% from the maximum Pay Band of pre revised scale took an average and granted it as Grade Pay.


When CG Employees Federations pointed out the flaw in the calculation of the Multiplication Factor, it was increased to 1.86 by Central Government.


If the same method is applied to calculate the Multiplication Factor now, it could be as high as 2.23. In other words, let us assume the Basic Pay, as of 01.01.2016, as 100%. If you add Basic Pay and Dearness Allowance, 100% + 123% = 223%. This number is being taken for calculations as 2.23.


If the Dearness Allowance for the two additional installments adds up to more or less than the expected 10%, it would affect the Multiplication Factor number. This is the reason giving more importance for Dearness Allowance.


Let’s understand the importance of multiplication factor in pay fixation with an example.


At the time of 6th CPC pay fixation, the last drawn basic pay under 5th CPC was multiplied by 1.86 and rounded off. The 6th CPC was also recommended that a new entity named Grade Pay was created and a sum total of this was the new Basic Pay.


For example,
Pay fixation for a basic pay of Rs.3500(S5 :3050-75-3950-80-4590)


Basic Pay x Multiplication factor(3500 x 1.86) : 6510
Corresponding Grade Pay : 1900

Basic Pay : 8410 (6510 + 1900)

5th CPC basic pay = 3500
6th CPC basic pay = 8410(Multiplication factor 1.86=6510 + Corresponding Grade Pay=1900)

All India Conference of AIPEU GDS (NFPE) - SHIMLA (HP) on 19th & 20th September 2015


CENTRAL TRADE UNIONS NATIONAL CONVENTION OF WORKERS WAS HELD ON 26.05.2015 DECLARATION.

The National Convention Calls upon the Central Trade Unions All India General Strike on 2nd September, 2015. 

Monday, May 18, 2015

Modi Govt. should not breathe safe

 Com. K Ragavendran
Ex- Secretary General, NFPE
( Through facebook - AIPRPA CHQ )

Two Strikes that were expected to shake the Central Government are deferred and the Government got the reprieve! The indefinite strike by the entirety of CG Employees that was much anticipated after the strike ballots of Railway and Defense Employees Federations as well as the Confederation and the declaration of the National Convention of all JCM Organisations stand deferred to November 2015! 

The much awaited declaration of strike at the rally of the CG Employees on 28th April before the Parliament was not rousing the employees as it contemplates the strike only on 23rd November 2015, when the 7th CPC would have already submitted its recommendations to the Government. Any issue of Interim Relief, Merger of DA from 1.1.2011, Inclusion of GDS to 7th CPC etc would have been obsolete by that time as the pay commission is going to merge the DA beyond 100 points from a prospective date. The issues at hand and the issues that may come to the fore after the recommendations of the pay commission may not be identical always. 

 Secondly the proposed indefinite strike by Postal JCA from 6th May also stands deferred after the meeting with the Communications Minister on the eve of the commencement of strike that resulted in deferment of the action. 

The assurances from the Minister are accepted in good spirit by the Postal JCA. Let the Government understand that it has to take the simmering discontent among the CG Employees as well as among the Postal Employees seriously. Instead of breathing safe due to taking back of the industrial action by both the sections and as usual ignore the assurances, it should try to settle the contentious issues urgently as the two and a half lakhs of GDS in the Postal Department are on the verge of frustration! 

It is ironical that this Government also blindly follows the interpretations and stand of the earlier Governments on the question of status of GDS. The fast track action by Modi Government to remove the thorns around the land acquisition act to help the corporates is absent in the question of removing the hardship perpetrated to GDS for more than 100 years!

Com.B.G.Tamhankar Ex-President of NFPE & AIPEU Group - C, CHQ no more

   

Com.B.G.Tamhankar Ex-President of NFPE & AIPEU Group - C, CHQ breathed his last today (17.05.2015) at 07.30 AM. He was severely ill for last many days.

This is the second biggest shock to the entirety of trade union  fraternity after the sad demise of Com. S K Vyasji, earlier this year. Even after his retirement, Com Tamhankar remained active in union activities and was attending  all programmes conducted by our CHQ / NFPE.  I had interacted with him for the last time during the workshop on 7th CPC conducted by our CHQ in New Delhi in May, 2014. He has compiled some useful guide books for S B Counter P As and Supervisors. He will be remembered for ever for his contributions towards the working class, his  simplicity and soberness .

 AIPEU-GDS( NFPE) Odisha Circle branch dips its banner and conveys heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members  and the Comrades of  Maharashtra Circle.
Let the departed soul rest in eternal peace.
= N.C.Singh=
EX Secretary, NFPE
& Circle Secretary AIPEU-GDS (NFPE)
Odisha Circle 

World's First Post Office

 

Thursday, May 14, 2015

AIPEU GDS (NFPE) - ODISHA CIRCLE

AIPEU GDS (NFPE) - ODISHA CIRCLE

AIPEU GDS (NFPE) – ODISHA CIRCLE – CONFERENCE HELD AT SUNDERGARH FROM 10th to 12th MAY 2015

The following office bearers were elected unanimously for the Circle union for the ensuing period.

President
Com.Harikrushna sahu, GDSMC/MD, Julundi
Bausalundi SO, Ganjam dt – 762 133
Vice – President
Com.Biprabandhu dilla, GDSSMC, Burla MDG
Sambalpur – 768 017
-do-
Com.Dilip Kumar Mohanty, GDSMC, Bhubaneswar – 751 002
-do-
Com.Chittaranjan Panda, GDSMC/Pkr, F.M.College
Balasore – 756 001
Circle Secretary
Com. Nirmal Chandra Singh, GDS Pkr, Alba (Odisha)
Kendrapara dt. 754 217
Asst circle Secretary
Com.Jogesh Chandra Sahu, GDSMD, Humma,
Ganjam Dt. – 761 027
-do-
Com.Bhagyadhar Pasayat, GDSMD, Rourkela-15
Sundargarh dt – 769 015
-do
Com.Bhuddiram Das, GDSMD, Asurali,
Bhadrak – 756 137
-do-
Com.Herada Baliar Singh, GDSMC/MD, Boudingia
Baliguda, Kandhamal dt-762 103
-do-
Com.Krushna Chandra Das, GDSMD, Dadhi Babanapur
Bentkar, Cuttack – 754 112
Fin. Secretary
Com.Ashok Kumar Panda, GDS BPM, Chandan Nagar
Alba (Odisha), Kendrapra – 754 217
Asst. Fin. Secretary
 Com. Ugresen Mahakud, GDSBPM, Gangraj
Kuchai, Mayurbhanj dt – 757 105
Orgg. Secretary
Com.Santhosh Kumar Pradhan, GDSBPM, Jarasingha
Hakimpada, Anugul dt – 759 143
-do-
Com.M.Rajeswar   rao, GDS Pkr, Gosani nugao
Ganjam dt – 760 003
-do-
Com. Pravakar Behra, GDSMC, Jatni MDG
Khurda dt – 752 050


Auditor : com.Pramod Kumar Panigrahi, GDS Pkr, Nuasahi, Kandhamal dt – 762 103

Circle Counsellors :
1.       Com Harsharam Patel, GDS Pkr, Ujjalpur, Sundargarh – 770 011
2.       Com.Balakrishna Bisoi, GDSMD, Kanishi, Golantara, Ganjam dt – 761 008

3.       Com.Jhanu Chanran Jana, GDSMM, RMS “N” dn, Cuttack – 753 001

Office bearers & Reception Committee members

Monday, May 11, 2015

AIPEU GDS (NFPE) - CIRCLE CONFERENCE - ODISHA - 10TH TO 12TH MAY 2015

The 2nd Biennial Circle Conference of AIPEU GDS (NFPE) Odisha Circle is being conducted from 10th May to 12th May in Sundergarh Division, Bikash Bhawan, Sundergarh.

10-05-2015 : OPEN SESSION

Flag hoistation : National Flag hoisted by Com.R.N.Dhal, former RJCM Leader & Circle Secretary, R3 & the NFPE Flag hoisted by Com.P.Pandurangarao, General Secretary, AIPEU GDS (NFPE).

Floral tributes paid by the leaders and delegates at the martyr's column.

Shri Sj.Jogesh Singh, Hon'ble MLA, Sundergarh Chairman, Reception Committee made the welcome speech.

Com.P.Pandurangarao, GS inaugurated the Open session. The meeting presided by Com. Hrisrushna Sahu, President, AIPEU GDS (NFPE), Odisha Circle.

Com.Bhagirathi Tudu, Convener, CCOU, Rourkela, Com.R.N.Dhal, General Secretary, CCGEW, Com.D.K.Sethi, Circle Secretary, R3, Com.D.B.Mohanty, Dy. General Secretary & Circle Secretary P4, and many other NFPE leaders attended and addressed in the open session.












Open session  concluded with the Vote of thanks given by Com.Nirmal Ch. Singh, Circle Secretary & Vice President, AIPEU GDS (NFPE) CHQ.

Thursday, May 7, 2015

6th May 2015  -- POSTAL JCA STRIKE DEFERRED
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HON’BLE COMMUNICATION MINISTER ASSURED INCLUSION OF GDS IN 7thCPC
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Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Hon’ble Minister for Communications & IT had invited Secretary Generals of NFPE & FNPO for discussion on 5th May 2015
******
After discussion Secretary General reported that Minister, Communications told that GDS are to be included in 7th CPC and he will personally convince the Finance Minister to grant approval to the proposal of Communication Ministry  to include GDS in 7th CPC.
*****
Based on this assurance Postal JCA decided to defer the strike.
In case the assurance of the Minister is not honoured Postal JCA go on strike.

P.Pandurangarao
General Secretary
AIPEU GDS (NFPE)

It is informed by the Postal JCA leaders that the ensuing indefinite strike from 6th May 2015 is deferred on the assurance of the Hon'ble Minister of Communications  & IT Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad.

A meeting held with the Hon'ble Minister with Postal JCA leaders (Secretary Generals of NFPE & FNPO) along with Secretary, DoP & Member (HRD) in Sanchar Bhawan at 1.00pm.

After the meeting it is decided by Postal JCA that the proposed indefinite strike commencing from 6th May 2015 stands deferred.

Secretary Generals NFPE & FNPO submitted memorandum on GDS issues to Hon`ble Minister of Communications in the meeting held on 05.05.2015 in connection with Strike Secretary (P), Member HRD & DDG SR were also present.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

ମଇ ୬ ଅନିଧିଷ୍ଟ ଧର୍ମଘଟ ଘୁଞ୍ଚିଲା

ମଇ ୬ ଅନିଧିଷ୍ଟ ଧର୍ମଘଟ ଘୁଞ୍ଚିଲା

ମଇ ୬ ଅନିଧିଷ୍ଟ ଧର୍ମଘଟ ଘୁଞ୍ଚିଲା  
ତେଣୁ ସମସ୍ତ ଡାକ କର୍ମଚାରି  ଆସନ୍ତା କଲି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟରେ ଯୋଗ ଦେବାକୁ ଅନୁରୋଧ 

PROPOSED INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 06th MAY, 2015 STANDS DEFERRED , BASED ON THE ASSURANCES GIVEN BY HON`BLE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

       PROPOSED INDEFINITE STRIKE  FROM 06th  MAY, 2015  STANDS DEFERRED ,  BASED ON THE ASSURANCES GIVEN BY HON`BLE  MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD DURING THE MEETING  HELD WITH BOTH THE SECRETARY GENERALS  OF NFPE & FNPO  IN PRESENCE OF SECRETARY (P), MEMBER (HRD) & DDG (SR) AT SANCHAR BHAWAN NEW DELHI AT 1 PM TODAY DATED 05.05.2015 .
 

        DETAILS WILL FOLLOW.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD WITH PJCA REPRESENTATIVES
ON 30/04/2015 IN DAK BHAVAN, NEW DELHI
 
No. 08/07/2014-SR
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
(SR Division)

Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi, dated 5th May, 2015

Subject:-  Minutes of the meeting held with PJCA representatives on 30/04/2015 in Dak Bhavan, New Delhi
Dear Sir,

            Kindly find enclosed the minutes of the above meeting for information and necessary action at your end.

            With regards,

Yours sincerely,
(Arun Malik)
Director (SR & Legal)

Shri R.N. Parashar
Secretary General
NFPE

 
Shri D. Theagarajan
Secretary General
FNPO 

Minutes of the meeting held with the representatives of Postal Joint Council of Action (PJCA) on 30/04/2015.
 

The meeting was held with the representatives of PJCA on 30/04/2015 at 1100 hrs. in G.P. Roy Committee Room, Dak Bhavan under the Chairpersonship of Secretary (Posts).  A list of participants is annexed. 
 

At the outset Secretary (Posts) welcomed the participants and mentioned that we are meeting in connection with the strike call given by the PJCA.  She appealed to the PJCA not to go on strike as this will help only our competitors. 
 

Secretary General, NFPE also welcomed the participants and thanked Secretary (Posts) for convening this meeting.  He requested that their grievances are settled so that they do not have to go on strike.
 

            With the permission of the Chair the agenda items were taken up for discussion.  After detailed deliberations on each point, following decisions were taken:-

Sl. No.
Charter of Demands
Decision taken
1.
Discussions on the recommendations of the Task Force.
Secretary (Posts) assured the staff side that there is no contemplation of corporatization or privatization at this juncture.   Further, before any structural changes are contemplated in the organization, the staff side will be consulted.   
2.
Inclusion of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) in the terms of reference of 7th Central Pay Commission. 
Grant of civil servant status to GDS and grant of all benefits of departmental employees on pro-rata basis without any discrimination.
It was decided that the proposal will be strongly recommended and referred to D/o Expenditure for reconsideration. 
 
DDG (Estt)
3.
Revision of wages of Casual, Part time, Contingent employees w.e.f 01.01.2006 consequent on revision of wages of regular employees by 6thPay Commission and regularization of services.
The services of Casual Labourers get regularized as per the Recruitment Rules (RRs) of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS).  The eligibility cut-off date i.e. 01/09/1993 cannot be removed from the RRs as Causal Labourers engaged upto this date are only to be regularized and there was total ban on engagement of Casual Labourer after 01/09/1993.  Further, Department has also issued Policy on regularization of Casual Labourer in pursuance of Supreme Court judgement in Uma Devi case of 2006 and if any Casual Labourer is covered by this policy, he will be regularized.
 
Item closed
4.
Grant of merger of 100% DA with pay w.e.f 01.01.2014 for all purposes, including GDS.
The item does not relate to Department of Posts alone and a decision on the same has to be taken by D/o Expenditure , Ministry of Finance for all Central Government employees.
DDG(Estt)
5.
Grant of 25% pay as Interim Relief (IR) w.e.f 01.01.2014 to all employees including GDS.
The item does not relate to Department of Posts alone and a decision on the same has to be taken by D/o Expenditure, Ministry of Finance for all Central Government employees.
DDG(Estt)
6.
Scrap the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and include all employees recruited on or after 01.01.2004 under the old statutory pension scheme.
The item does not relate to Department of Posts alone and a decision on the same has to be taken by D/o Expenditure, Ministry of Finance for all Central Government employees.
DDG(Estt)
7.
Remove 5% condition for compassionate appointment and grant appointment in all deserving cases as in the case of railways. Remove the minimum 50 points condition for GDS compassionate appointment.
Regular Employees:-
 
It is emphasized that this Department follows the rules/instructions issued by the Nodal Department i.e., DOP&T.  Condition of  5% of direct recruitment quota for Compassionate Appointment has been fixed by the DOP&T.  Department is not  concerned with the rules / instructions of Railways or any other Department.
 
Gramin Dak Sevaks:-
 
The Department has constituted a Committee for revisiting the 50 Point Criteria for compassionate appointment of GDS.  Report of the Committee is awaited.  Staff side has suggested that the point system be discontinued, and this can be referred to the Committee.
DDG(P)
DDG(Estt)
8.
Fill up all vacant posts in all cadres including MMS & GDS.
(a) By direct recruitment.
(b) By holding DPC and granting promotions.
(c) By conducting departmental promotional examination.
(d) Replace all condemned vehicles in MMS.
Recruitment Rules of Manager / Sr. Manager have been notified recently and further action is being taken to fill up all such DR / promotion quota vacancy.
 
Recruitment Rules of Dy. Manager and Asstt. Manager in MMS will be submitted to DOP&T next week for their approval.
 
RRs of Diver Spl. Grade have been approved by the DOP&T and now, these are being sent to UPSC for their approval.  As regards RRs of Driver Gr. I, II & III, file is being resubmitted to M/o Law after doing the needful as required by them.
 
RRs of Artisan are being prepared
 
On notification of these RRs, further action will be taken to fill up the vacancies in these cadres.
 
DDG(P)
9.
Implement cadre restructuring in postal, RMS, MMS and Postal Accounts as per the proposal signed with the JCM (DC) staff side.
The proposal for cadre restructuring of Gr. ‘C’ employees, will be sent to DOP&T next week.  The proposal for MMS and DAP will be sent to DOP&T within a period of two months.
 
DDG (Estt) / DDG(PAF)
10.
Settle issues relating to Postmaster Cadre officials.
(a) Allow to write IP and PS Group ‘B’ examinations.
(b) Relaxation in service conditions for promotion from one grade to another, at par with general line promotions to identical posts.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(c) Filling up of all PS Group ‘B’, PM Grade III and Grade II posts by eligible officials and till that time adhoc- promotion may be granted.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(d) Other related issues such as filling up of 100% senior Postmaster/Chief Postmaster posts earmarked for PM cadre by PM cadre officials alone and maintenance of circle gradation list etc.
 
 
(a)This will be examined.
 
(b)  The proposal for relaxing the RRs of Postmaster Grade II & III was sent to DOP&T, which has returned the proposal seeking certain information / clarification.  Accordingly, information called for from Circles and examined.  After analysis, it is observed that Circles have not done DPCs for HSG-II & HSG-I, which may be taken adversely by the DOP&T for instant relaxation proposal.  Therefore, Circles have been asked to conduct HSG-II & HSG-I DPCs on priority so that proposal could be resubmitted to DOP&T with better facts.
 
(c)    As above.  As regards PS Group B, DPC for 2014-15 was conducted recently and order issued.  Letter has already been issued to Circles for PS Group B DPC for 2015 -16 for keeping the required documents ready.  Ad hoc appointment can only be made from eligible officers, whose regular promotion has been delayed.  For relaxing any condition of RRs, even for ad hoc promotion, DOP&T approval is required.  A proposal is already moving for relaxation as indicated above.
 
(d)Due to an OA filed before Hon’ble CAT, Chandigarh Bench, the matter has become sub-judice and as such action to fill up posts in Sr. Postmaster cadre cannot be taken till the OA is disposed off.
DDG(P)
11.
Reimburse full mileage allowance to system Administrators and fix duty hours and responsibilities of SAs. Create separate cadre for system administrators.
Instructions regarding provision of Conveyance Allowance issued by PAP Division letter No.1-02/2011-PAP dated 17/01/2012 already exist.  The rates for Conveyance Allowance (within 16 kms) are already provided under the FRSR.  Regarding reimbursement of full mileage, the Circle Heads are empowered to sanction reimbursement of Travel Allowance as per rules. 
 
The issue of creation of separate cadre for System Administrators has been examined and not found feasible.
 
Item closed.
12.
Grant of cash handling allowance to Treasures in Post Offices at par with cashiers in RMS & Administrative offices.
The matter was taken up with DOE, Ministry of Finance earlier also.  It was not agreed to by DOE.  On the request of Union, the matter is being reexamined.  Comments from the Circles have been called for.
 
DDG(Estt)
13.
Counting of Special Allowance granted to PO & RMS Accountants for pay fixation on promotions as the promotional post involves higher responsibilities.
Post Offices and RMS Accountants are not granted any special pay which can be included for their pay fixation / promotion.  They are only granted a special allowance which cannot be included as pay for their promotion.
 
DDG(Estt)
14.
Settle all issues related to IT Modernization Project- computerization, Core Banking Solution, Core Insurance Solution etc.
(a)   Replace out dated computers and peripherals with new ones.
(b) Increase network capabilities and Bandwidth.
(c)  Set right the users credentials problems in leave arrangements etc.
(d) Stop hasty “Go Live” of CBS, CIS till cleansing of data pucca.
(e) Provide all assistance and stop harassment in the implementation of CBS & CIS.
(f) Grant enhanced financial powers to Head Postmasters.
 
 
 
 
 
(a) The proposal for an outlay of Rs.493.88 crores for supply of computer hardware and peripherals has been sent to D/o Expenditure, M/o Finance for principle approval.
 
(b) Bandwidth of 1032 locations has been increased.  Circlewise details of the locations where bandwidth has been increased is given under:-
 
No. of locations where Bandwidth increased
Andhra Pradesh
120
Assam
25
Bihar
34
Chhatisgarh
15
Delhi
16
Gujarat
49
Haryana
20
H P
22
J&K
11
Jharkhand
16
Karnataka
92
Kerala
61
M.P.
63
Maharashtra
73
North East
15
Orissa
37
Punjab
29
Rajasthan
53
Tamil Nadu
108
U.P.
94
Uttarakhand
18
West Bengal
61
Total
1032
 
DDG (Tech)
(c)Necessary process for creation of users is already in place and is attended by CEPT team.  However, this will be reviewed.
(d) The CBS rollout is planned in a phased manner and post office are migrated to CBS platform only after completion of all pre-migration activities including Data Cleansing.
(e) The implementation of CBS is being carried out in planned manner at Directorate level as per Project Governance Structure.  Some of the issues like EOD, CPC workflow etc., have been reviewed and suitable modifications in the processes have been made to ease the functioning.  There is no harassment in implementation of CBS. 
 
The staff side had informed that there is some difficulty in single handed offices.  It was decided that this will be discussed separately by the staff side with DDG (FS).
DDG(FS)
 
(f)     The proposal for giving financial powers to Postmaster of all categories is under examination and comments from all Circles have been called for.
 
DDG(P)
15.
Prompt and regular holding of JCM, Departmental Council Meeting, Periodical meeting with Secretary Department of Posts, Sports Board meeting and Welfare Board meeting. Ensure representation of  recognized Federations in Sports Board and Welfare Board by calling for nominations.
Action has been taken regarding holding JCM / Periodical meetings regularly.
 
Postal Sports Board meeting was held on 11/02/2015.  Postal Staff Services Welfare Board meeting is going to be held shortly.
 
Members of Federations are nominated members in the Postal Services Staff Welfare Board.  As regards the Postal Sports Board, the present constitution does not include any Federation / Unions as members.  However, nominees of federations may be co-opted by Chairman, Postal Service Board.
DDG (Trg).
16.
Ensure full protection of existing allowance (TRCA) of GDS employees and introduce Medical Reimbursement scheme to GDS.  Existing monthly emoluments (TRCA) drawn by GDS should not be reduced under any circumstances.  Revision of cash handling norms.
Provisions already exist for protection of TRCA as personal pay in respect of all categories of GDS to the extent of maximum of the lower TRCA slab (in case workload is found reduced to a lower slab in the Establishment Review as compared to the previous Establishment Review).
 
The suggestion of the staff side was to protect the TRCA on permanent basis.  DDG(Estt)
17.
(a) All Circle offices/ Regional offices/DPLI office, Kolkata must be allowed to function as Circle Processing Centres (CPCs) while implementing Core Insurance Solutions (CIS) through McCamish for steady growth of PLI/RPLI Business.
(b) Stop diversion of 615 posts (576 posts of Pas from C.O.s and 39 posts of Pas from APS PLI CELL) ordered vide Department of Posts, Establishment Division No. 43-47/2013-PE-II dated the 9th June, 2014.
(c) Stop harassment and victimization of staff of Circle Administrative offices in the name of decentralization of PLI/RPLI.
The proposal will be examined after the roll out of the project is completed.
 
 
 
 
 
 
No such order has been issued.  The nitty-gritty of issue of manning CPCs is still under examination.
 
 
 
 
 
Specific concerns will be examined.
CGM (PLI)
18.
Allot sufficient funds to circles for carrying out constructions, repairs and maintenance of Departmental buildings/Postal Staff Quarters and RMS Rest Houses.
Sufficient funds are allotted to the Circles for carrying out constructions/ repairs.  The instructions will be issued to all CPMsG to utilize the allotted funds as far as possible. 
 
DDG (Estates & MM)
19.
Make substitute arrangement in all vacant Postmen and MTS Posts. Wherever GDS are not available, outsiders should be allowed to work as substitutes.
The Establishment Division has issued instruction to the Circles to fill up all vacancies of GDS BPM & justified posts of all other approved categories.  Guidelines regulating substitute arrangements to be made in place of regular GDS already stand issued vide letter No.17-115/2001-GDS dated 21/10/2002, in case it is not possible to manage the work with combination of duties.
Substitute arrangements against vacant Postman and MTS posts are made at the local level as and when required.
 Powers have been delegated to Heads of Circles for outsourcing of work.
DDG(P)
20.
Modify the orders dated 22/5/1979 regarding existing time factor given for delivery of articles taking into account the actual time required for door to door delivery.
The proposal has been referred to the Work Study Division for further necessary action. Staff side was suggested to meet DDG(WS) in this regard.
 
DDG (WS) /
Staff side.
21.
Open more L1 offices as recommended by CPMsG. Eg.- Guntakal RMS in A.P. Circle.
 The proposal for upgradation of Guntakul RMS as L-1 Mail Office was not found justified. 
 
Item closed.
22.
Powers for writing APARs of SBCO staff may be delegated to AO (SBCO) instead of Divisional heads and stop imposing the work of SB Branch on SBCO.
  After roll out of CBS, the role and responsibility of SBCO is to be re-designed and fixed.  The issue will be examined in detail thereafter.
 
DDG(FS)
23.
Prompt supply of good quality uniform and kit items and change of old specification.
Instructions are regularly issued to Heads of Circles for prompt supply of good quality uniforms.  The Directorate has also called for suggestions from all Circles for improvement in the specifications of different items of uniform for further taking up with BIS in the matter.  Staff side was also requested to send their suggestions with regard to improvement of specifications. 
 
DDG (Estates & MM)/
Staff side.
24.
Stop vindictive actions of GM (Finance) Postal Accounts Chennai. More than hundred Postal Accounts employees are charge sheeted. GM (Finance) even refused to heed the instructions of DDG (PAF).
 The Member (Finance), Telecom Commission has been apprised of the whole situation and CPMG, Tamil Nadu Circle has also been requested to resolve the matter.  The staff side informed that no action has been taken at the ground level.  
 
The case is subjudice and in respect of the officials charge sheeted, 72 Senior/ Junior Accountants have already filed a case in the Hon’ble CAT Madras Bench.  Madras Bench OA No.310/01062/2014.  As per the current position, the case is listed for 03/06/2015. 
DDG (PAF)
25.
Review of marks of JAO (P) Part-II examination held in December 2012 in r/o SC/ST candidates. As the exam was conducted on the basis of old recruitment Rules i.e. JAO and the said posts are Group ‘B’ (Non- Gazetted) review may be held.
Opinion of the Law Ministry will be obtained.
 
DDG (PAF)
26.
Revise Postmen / Mail Guard / MTS Recruitment Rules.  Stop open market recruitment.  Restore seniority quota promotion:-
This item was earlier discussed in the JCM (DC) and it is assured by Secretary (Posts) that the Recruitment Rules will be reviewed after one or two Recruitment / Promotional exam are over, as DOP&T may not approve immediate revision of Recruitment Rules already approved by it.  Now more than two Postmen/MG/ MTS recruitment / examination is over and hence it is requested to take action to revise the Recruitment Rules and stop open quota recruitment.  Entire vacancies may be earmarked for GDS and Casual Labourers as existed in the pre-revised Recruitment Rules.
As decided in earlier JCM, the said RRs are to be relooked after seeing the outcome of one or two exams. The process is still going on. Most of the Circles have completed one round of recruitment process for direct recruitment quota, and others on their way to completing the same. Subsequently, pre-appointment formalities, trainings etc. would require to be completed in case of newly recruited officials. Therefore, Circles need time to judge the capabilities and skills of these officials and furnish proper and accurate feedback thereto to this Directorate for further consideration in the matter. Hence, time is not ripe to revisit the said RRs.
 
As regards RRs of Postman, open market quota of 25% has already been given to GDS.  Now, as per the existing RRs, only the unfilled vacancies, which could not be filled by the MTS/GDS, go to open market for filling up.