Posting order of Postmaster Grade – I has been issued vide CO memo no SFA/P-55/PM Cadre Grade – I/2011 dated at Kolkata -12 the 19/07/2011.
1 Subhransu Majumder/ OC/ East Kol/ D.B/Nagar/ East kol. Dn
2 Kajal Mukherjee /Oc /N.Presidency/ Rahara/ N.Presidency
3 Gopal Dey /Oc/ N.Presidensy/ Garulia / Do
4 Goutam Kr Das/ Oc/ Birbhum Dn/ Ahemedpur/ Birbhum Dn
5 Rabi Kundu / Oc/ Dinajpur Dn/ Gangarampur /Dinajpur Dn
6 Ranjit Majumdar /Oc /Murshidabad/ Murshidabad / Murshidabad
7 Atanu Das /Oc/ Dinajpur/ Islampur /Dinajpur
8 Abhijit Mukhopadhyay /Oc/ Murshidabad/ Jangipur /Murshidabad
9 Sourab Bhuiya /Oc/ East kol. Dn /Park Circus East kol./ Dn
10 Sanat Kr Das /Oc /S.Presidency /Bishnupur /S.Presidency
11 Biplab Raha / Oc / East Kol Dn /Sreebhumi/ East kol. Dn
12 Sanjoy Talukdar/ Sc/ N.Presidency/ Halisahar / N.Presidency
13 Goutam Mandal /Oc /Barasat Dn /New Barrackpore/ Barasat
14 Dilip Kr Basak /Oc /North kol/ Motijhil/ North kol
15 Sumit Saha /Oc /East kol. Dn/ Bangur Avenue/ East kol. Dn
16 Sabhyasachi Ray/ Sc/ N.Presidency/ Kamarhati/ N.Presidency
17 Amlan Dey /Oc/ N.Presidency Khardah / N.Presidency
18 Partha Sarathi Mondal/ Oc/ East kol. Dn/ Sechbhaban / East kol. Dn
19 Tapas Majumder/ Oc/ East kol. Dn/ Barisha/ East kol. Dn
20 Subal Ch Biswas/ Sc /N.Presidency /Talpukur / N.Presidency
21 Kaushik Paul /Oc /East Kol Dn /Sankharitola / East kol. Dn
22 Dibakar Choudhuri/ Oc /Dinajpur Alipur Duar / Coochbihar
23 Keka Bose /Oc/ East kol/ Sales Tax Building/ East kol. Dn
24 Partha Ghosh /Oc /N.Presidency /Panihati / N.Presidency
25 Goutam Dey /Oc/ Barasat / Nabapally / Barasat
26 Md Jiaur Rahaman /Oc /Murshidabad/ Lalgola / Murshidabad
27 Kausik Bhattacharya/ Oc/ Murshidabad/ Khagra / Murshidabad
28 Chandra Sekhar Debnath/ Oc /Barasat/ Madhyamgram / Barasat
29 Seema Mini /Sc /Nadia North/ Bagdogra / Darjeeling
30 Sushim Sarkar/ Oc/ N.Presidency /Ariadaha / N.Presidency
31 Arunava Dey /Oc /N.Presidency /N.C.Pukur/ N.Presidency
32 Mithun Bhattacharyya/Oc/ Murshidabad /Islampur / Murshidabad
33 Madhabi Hore /Oc /East kol. Dn /Yogayog Bhawan / Central.kol
34 Debasis Ghosh /Oc / Malda/ Mokdompur/ Malda
35 Dewan Harun Rasid/ PH/ Murshidabad /Azimganj / Murshidabad
36 Rahul Kr Ghosh /Oc /N.Presidency /Garifa / N.Presidency
37 Debabrato Chakraborty /Oc/ East kol. Dn /College Square / Central.kol
38 Monoranjan Maity /Oc/ North kol/ Ultodanga Main Rd /North kol
39 Sk Firojuddin /Oc/ North kol /Treasury Building /Central.kol
40 Manoj Kr Das/ Oc /Malda / Kaliachak / Malda
41 Anup Kr Mokhopadhyay /Oc/ Malda/ Chanchole/ Malda
42 Mohammad Ali /Oc /Barasat / Baduria / Barasat
43 Dilip Ekka / ST /Nadia.South /Bagula / Nadia.South
44 Sukanta Sarkar /Sc /East kol Dn /Calcutta University /Central.kol
45 Sirmistha Barua /ST/ East kol./ R.N.Mukherjee Rd /Central.kol
46 Niranjan Roy /Sc /Dinajpur/ Alipurduar Court /Coochbehar
47 Madhusudan Biswas /Sc/ Barasat / Kalnyangarh / Barasat
48 Tapan Kr Singha /ST/ Barasat/ Ashoknagar / Barasat
49 Murari Mohan Sarkar /SC/ East kol. Dn/ Radhabazar / Central.kol
CIRCLE SECRETARY:- KAUSHIK CHAKRABORTY, MOBILE - 9432389263 ADVISOR: - RAJAT S DAS, MOBILE NO - 9433102352 Mail id: rajatsdas@gmail.com & napegcwb@gmail.com
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Copy of Dte’s letters No 13-1/2002-SR dated 24-.03-2003
Copy of Dte’s letters No 13-1/2002-SR dated 24-.03-2003 from Manoj Kr. Sharma, Section officer (SR), Govt. of India, Ministry of Communication &IT Deptt. Of Posts Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, N. Delhi – 110001, Addressed to all Head of Postal Circles in India & others.circulated through Circle office letter No U&A/Rlg/Pt-II/Corr/Ch. V dated at Kolkata - 200012 the 11.04.2003 to All Head of the Units in West Bengal Circles & others.
Sub: - Deduction of membership subscription in the event of Switch over to another Union / new members joining the Union – Clarification regarding …
Point of Doubt:
1. When an employee gives a revised option for deduction of membership in the month of April, as per the existing instructions the revised option will become applicable only from 1st July of that year. The doubt is as to what will be the status of the employee during the month from April to June, i.e. whether he will continue to be member of the association to which he was contributing prior to submitting his revised option and whether during these three months he will have to complete the membership fee to that association or whether with the revision of option, he serves all his connections (including contribution of membership fee) with the old association though his relationship with new association will take effect only from 1st July.
Clarification:
With the revision of option in the month of April by an employee deduction in favour of old association would stop immediately.
Point of Doubt:
2. In case of an employee becoming member of an association for the first time, the restrictions of April and July is not applicable and it can start from any date. Further his membership fee will also be deducted from the month he submits his option. This needs confirmation of DOP&T.
Clarification:
This supposition is not correct. An employee can exercise his option for the first time or revise his option in the month of April only.
Point of Doubt:
3. As per Rule 5 (d) (ii) of CCA (RSA) Rules 1993, membership of the Government servant shall be automatically discontinued on his ceasing to belong to such category. As such on promotion to the higher grade, an employee will cease to belong to the earlier category and consequently he will be ineligible for membership of the Union to which he belonged prior to his promotion. His membership subscription for that union will also stop immediately on promotion. This needs confirmation of the DOP&T. Further in that case, whether deduction of his membership subscription for the union he joins after promotion will start instantly or from July.
Clarification:
This supposition is confirmed. It is also clarified that an employee can give his option for the purpose of deduction of membership fees in favour of a new association in the month of April only.
Point of Doubt:
4. As per Rule 5 (d) (ii) of CCA (RSA) Rules 1993, membership of the Government servant shall be automatically discontinued on his ceasing to belong to such category. As such on promotion to the higher grade, an employee will cease to belong to the earlier category and consequently he will be ineligible for membership of the Union to which he belonged prior to his promotion. His membership subscription for that union will also stop immediately on promotion. This needs confirmation of the DOP&T. Further in that case, whether deduction of his membership subscription for the union he joins after promotion will start instantly or from July.
Clarification:
With the expulsion from a union, the membership subscription of the employees would stop immediately. He/ She can exercise option in favour of another association with effect from the month of April.
Sub: - Deduction of membership subscription in the event of Switch over to another Union / new members joining the Union – Clarification regarding …
Point of Doubt:
1. When an employee gives a revised option for deduction of membership in the month of April, as per the existing instructions the revised option will become applicable only from 1st July of that year. The doubt is as to what will be the status of the employee during the month from April to June, i.e. whether he will continue to be member of the association to which he was contributing prior to submitting his revised option and whether during these three months he will have to complete the membership fee to that association or whether with the revision of option, he serves all his connections (including contribution of membership fee) with the old association though his relationship with new association will take effect only from 1st July.
Clarification:
With the revision of option in the month of April by an employee deduction in favour of old association would stop immediately.
Point of Doubt:
2. In case of an employee becoming member of an association for the first time, the restrictions of April and July is not applicable and it can start from any date. Further his membership fee will also be deducted from the month he submits his option. This needs confirmation of DOP&T.
Clarification:
This supposition is not correct. An employee can exercise his option for the first time or revise his option in the month of April only.
Point of Doubt:
3. As per Rule 5 (d) (ii) of CCA (RSA) Rules 1993, membership of the Government servant shall be automatically discontinued on his ceasing to belong to such category. As such on promotion to the higher grade, an employee will cease to belong to the earlier category and consequently he will be ineligible for membership of the Union to which he belonged prior to his promotion. His membership subscription for that union will also stop immediately on promotion. This needs confirmation of the DOP&T. Further in that case, whether deduction of his membership subscription for the union he joins after promotion will start instantly or from July.
Clarification:
This supposition is confirmed. It is also clarified that an employee can give his option for the purpose of deduction of membership fees in favour of a new association in the month of April only.
Point of Doubt:
4. As per Rule 5 (d) (ii) of CCA (RSA) Rules 1993, membership of the Government servant shall be automatically discontinued on his ceasing to belong to such category. As such on promotion to the higher grade, an employee will cease to belong to the earlier category and consequently he will be ineligible for membership of the Union to which he belonged prior to his promotion. His membership subscription for that union will also stop immediately on promotion. This needs confirmation of the DOP&T. Further in that case, whether deduction of his membership subscription for the union he joins after promotion will start instantly or from July.
Clarification:
With the expulsion from a union, the membership subscription of the employees would stop immediately. He/ She can exercise option in favour of another association with effect from the month of April.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Birth centenary year of K. Ramamurthy, founder of FNPO
A Legend’s Centenary year 2011.
Late K. Ramamurthy the founder of the National Unions movement in the P&T department enters the age of 100 years on 08.08.2011. He served the Trade Union movement in various capacities till his death on 05-10-1995, his vision, his objectives and his ideologies on functioning of the National Unions are being carried out by thousands of his followers.
All the Divisional Secretaries are requested to observe the birth centenary year of Late K.R. on and from 08.08.11
Late K. Ramamurthy the founder of the National Unions movement in the P&T department enters the age of 100 years on 08.08.2011. He served the Trade Union movement in various capacities till his death on 05-10-1995, his vision, his objectives and his ideologies on functioning of the National Unions are being carried out by thousands of his followers.
All the Divisional Secretaries are requested to observe the birth centenary year of Late K.R. on and from 08.08.11
Thursday, July 7, 2011
OFFICIAL M INUTES OF THE MEETING WITH JCA
Minutes of the meetings taken by Secretary (P)/Member (operations) with Postal Joint Council of Action comprising National Federation of Postal Employees (NFPE), Federation of National Postal Organizations (FNPO) (along with their affiliated associations), All India Postal Extra Departmental Employees Union (AIPEDEU) and National Union of Gramin Dak Sevaks (NUGDS), on 27.06.2011, 29.06.2011, 30.06.2011 and 01.07.2011.
The 25 point Charter of Demands served by JCA was discussed in the meetings held under the Chairpersonship of Secretary on the dates indicated above. The gist of discussions is as follows:
Item No. 1
The mail arrangement made in the wake of creation of Speed Post Hubs and which, as represented by Staff Side, are causing delay as compared to the position prevailing before, will be reviewed by a Committee including Secretary General of both NFPE and FNPO. As regards, first class mail, the question of forming L-I and L-2 will be reviewed along with the Staff Side by forming a Committee. Regarding closure/merger of Post Offices, the Staff Side requested that whenever there is a closure of a Post Office, there should be a simultaneous relocation of PO in the new emerging areas etc. The view point of the Staff Side was agreed to. As regards change of designation of sorting Postman, it was agreed to issue a clarificatory order in consultation with Mails Division.
Item No.2
On the issue of grant of civil servant status to Gramin Dak Sevaks, the Staff Side was apprised that it was not within the competence of the Department to take a view in the matter. As regards, scrapping of new recruitment rules for Postman Cadre, relaxation of norms for cash handling, stopping reduction of TRCA in case of reduction in work load, removal of ceiling in the matter of compassionate appointment, adjustment of part time casual labourers and contingent workers against Gramin Dak Sevaks’ posts, it was agreed to have a re-look by the Department. On the persistent demands of Staff Side, the Chairperson agreed to send a proposal to the Ministry of Finance for enhancement of ceiling of bonus to `3500 in case of Gramin Dak Sevaks.
Item No.3
In regard to casual labourers engaged prior to 1993, it was agreed to settle their case for payment on pro rata basis within one month. Post 01/09/1993 cases will also be taken up with Ministry of Finance etc for settlement.
Item No.4
The Staff Side was apprised that revision of OSA rates is under consideration in consultation with IFW and is being pursued closely. As regards OTA, the Staff Side was of the view that though it may not be within the competence of the Department to revise the OTA, but no official should be punished on the ground of non-performance of OTA. It was agreed to reiterate the earlier instructions issued on the subject.
Item No.5
In the context of items agreed during the last meeting of the Departmental Council held on 23.08.2010 but on which follow up action was pending, the following decisions were taken:
a) Order will be issued to grant officiating pay with all benefits to the staff officiating in HSG-II and HSG-I vacancies.
b) Orders will be issued to increase the number of chances to appear for LGOs examination.
c) Clarificatory order will be issued regarding eligibility to appear in LGO examination.
d) Order will be issued to the effect of dropping of confirmation examination
e) In the matter of tenure posting of officials in single and double handed offices, the Staff Side requested to withdraw the condition imposed vide letter No.8-4/2005-INV dated 22.09.32005. The matter is under examination in consultation with Vigilance Branch.
f) Regarding removal of restriction in posting of SPM due to minor penalties/CR entries, the issue is under examination in consultation with Vigilance Branch.
g) As regards allowing physically handicapped officials for appearing in the Departmental Examination like IPOs, orders will be issued to this effect.
h) The issue regarding transfer of HSG-I posts to General Line is being addressed.
i) The issues regarding administrative power to grant leave to staff by HSG-I Postmasters will be finalized in consultation with Staff Side.
j) The issue regarding counting the training period for benefits of promotion under TBOP/BCR is under examination.
k) The issues relating to grant of cycle allowance without linking with distance is under examination in consultation with IFW. Meanwhile, during the discussions with CGM (MB) on 1/7/2011, the service union’s representatives proposed to withdraw Cycle Allowance issue.
l) Payment of honorarium for drawal of arrears in respect to of pensioners will be considered.
m) In the matter of counting of Special Allowance for pay fixation cases of PO and RMS Accountants, it was informed that the issue is long pending before the Standing Committee of National Council of JCM. The issue which was subjudice before CAT Ernakulam Branch and High Court of Karnataka, has since been disposed of and will be looked into, in view of it.
n) As regards non-drawal of HRA to officiating SPMs working at offices having attached quarter, instructions have been reiterated to Heads of Circles.
o) The protection of pay of defunct scale of PO and RMS Accountants is under examination in consultation with IFW.
p) The issue of anomaly in fixing of pay in respect of officials promoted on 1.1.1996 stands referred to Ministry of Finance.
q) Regarding admissibility of Conveyance Allowance to PRI(P)/System Administrators, clarificatory orders have been issued.
r) The issue of enhancement of financial powers of LSG, HSG-II and HSG-I Postmaster is under examination in consultation with IFW.
s) The issue regarding fixing of norms\time factors in case of Postal Stores Depots and Circle Store Depots will be taken on introduction of technology.
t) Clarificatory orders have been issued in the matter of grant of road mileage allowance to the staff entrusted with the work of clearance of cheques.
u) The issue regarding enhancement of honorarium for engaging officials in departmental examinations is under examination in consultation with IFW.
v) Clarificatory orders have already been issued for payment of fixed conveyance allowance to marketing executives.
w) The issue of revision of cash allowance to the SPMs handling cash in the absence of treasurer is under examination in consultation with IFW.
x) Grant of treasury allowance to all PAs irrespective of their status of grant of MACP is under examination in consultation with IFW.
y) The issue of arbitrary and forcible allotment of Staff Quarters will be relooked into.
Item No.6
The demand of Staff Side regarding cadre restructuring was discussed and the Chairperson agreed to reconstitute a Committee under the Chairmanship of DDG (P). The Committee will formulate the proposal by 31.08.2011.
Item No.7
In regard to decentralization of Postal Accounts work, the Staff Side was apprised that no decision has been taken in this regard as yet. However, Separate minutes will be issued in respect of Postal Accounts Wing. As regards PLI/RPLI issues of Circle Office staff, separate minutes will be issued.
Item No.8
Department has already issued guidelines to fill up vacant Gramin Dak Sevaks posts. Suitable instructions have also been issued in the matter of imparting training to newly recruited PA/SAs.
Item No.9
The Chairperson agreed to reconsider the eligibility of officials opting for Postmasters Cadre to appear in IPOs and Group “B” examinations. The eligibility of PO/RMS Accounts officials for opting for Postmaster cadre will also be considered.
Item No.10
The issue will be considered as a part of cadre restructuring as discussed against item No.6
Item No.11
Separate minutes will be issued.
Item No.12
The Staff Side was apprised that in view of the policy of the Government of India on the subject of refusal of grant of MACP benefit in the event of declining promotion, it would not be possible to meet this demand. As regards fixing of norms, the issue will be examined keeping in view the extant rules and duties notified for these staff.
Item No.13
Staff Car Drivers and Artisans belong to a common category and have been allowed the prescribed pay scales applicable to them. The claim of the drivers for pay scale equal to Postal Assistants has not been agreed to by the National Anomaly Committee. The claim of the Charge Hand for pay scale equal to Master Craftsman stands already rejected by Ministry of Finance as the cadre is not in existence.
Item No.14
The divisionalisation of SBCO will be looked into. Regarding ledger agreement before core banking and contributory negligence, instructions have already been issued.
Item No.15
Separate minutes will be issued.
Item No.16
Separate minutes will be issued.
Item No.17
It was agreed to look into the matter.
Item No. 18
The object of the Scheme for Compassionate Appointment is to render immediate assistance to the family of a Government servant, who dies in harness or retires on invalidation on medical grounds leaving his/her family in financial crisis. Such appointments can be provided only to fill upto 5% of vacancies for direct recruitment. Appointment on compassionate grounds is made strictly in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Department of Personnel & Training, which is the nodal Ministry in the matter. The Department of Posts is also following these guidelines while making compassionate appointments. As per the judgement of the Supreme Court of India referred here, 202 respondents, who were wait-listed candidates of Tamil Nadu Circle, were given compassionate appointment only on humanitarian ground. The Apex Court has also clearly held in the case that this judgement should not be treated as precedent for the purpose of any other case or cases. Therefore, this judgement of the Apex Court is not applicable in the other cases.
Item No.19
In this regard, Department, vide letter no. 14013/03/2010-VP dated 22.6.2011, has issued instructions to all the Heads of Circles. (copy enclosed)
Item No.20
a. The issue is long pending before the Standing Committee of National Council of JCM. The issue which was subjudice before CAT Ernalkulam Bench and High Court of Karnataka has since been disposed of and will be looked into, in view of it.
b. Will be discussed.
c. Will be discussed.
d. As regards restoration of the date of passing the Accountant examination for according LSG promotion instead of date of entry in PA cadre, it was agreed to look into it.
Item No.21
Not discussed.
Item No.22
Order already issued.
Item No.23
Will be discussed.
Item No.24
The Chairperson agreed to look into the matter and to take some steps for liquidating the arrears.
Item No.25
Suitable instructions will be issued to all concerned.
The meeting ended with the vote of thanks to the Chair.
The 25 point Charter of Demands served by JCA was discussed in the meetings held under the Chairpersonship of Secretary on the dates indicated above. The gist of discussions is as follows:
Item No. 1
The mail arrangement made in the wake of creation of Speed Post Hubs and which, as represented by Staff Side, are causing delay as compared to the position prevailing before, will be reviewed by a Committee including Secretary General of both NFPE and FNPO. As regards, first class mail, the question of forming L-I and L-2 will be reviewed along with the Staff Side by forming a Committee. Regarding closure/merger of Post Offices, the Staff Side requested that whenever there is a closure of a Post Office, there should be a simultaneous relocation of PO in the new emerging areas etc. The view point of the Staff Side was agreed to. As regards change of designation of sorting Postman, it was agreed to issue a clarificatory order in consultation with Mails Division.
Item No.2
On the issue of grant of civil servant status to Gramin Dak Sevaks, the Staff Side was apprised that it was not within the competence of the Department to take a view in the matter. As regards, scrapping of new recruitment rules for Postman Cadre, relaxation of norms for cash handling, stopping reduction of TRCA in case of reduction in work load, removal of ceiling in the matter of compassionate appointment, adjustment of part time casual labourers and contingent workers against Gramin Dak Sevaks’ posts, it was agreed to have a re-look by the Department. On the persistent demands of Staff Side, the Chairperson agreed to send a proposal to the Ministry of Finance for enhancement of ceiling of bonus to `3500 in case of Gramin Dak Sevaks.
Item No.3
In regard to casual labourers engaged prior to 1993, it was agreed to settle their case for payment on pro rata basis within one month. Post 01/09/1993 cases will also be taken up with Ministry of Finance etc for settlement.
Item No.4
The Staff Side was apprised that revision of OSA rates is under consideration in consultation with IFW and is being pursued closely. As regards OTA, the Staff Side was of the view that though it may not be within the competence of the Department to revise the OTA, but no official should be punished on the ground of non-performance of OTA. It was agreed to reiterate the earlier instructions issued on the subject.
Item No.5
In the context of items agreed during the last meeting of the Departmental Council held on 23.08.2010 but on which follow up action was pending, the following decisions were taken:
a) Order will be issued to grant officiating pay with all benefits to the staff officiating in HSG-II and HSG-I vacancies.
b) Orders will be issued to increase the number of chances to appear for LGOs examination.
c) Clarificatory order will be issued regarding eligibility to appear in LGO examination.
d) Order will be issued to the effect of dropping of confirmation examination
e) In the matter of tenure posting of officials in single and double handed offices, the Staff Side requested to withdraw the condition imposed vide letter No.8-4/2005-INV dated 22.09.32005. The matter is under examination in consultation with Vigilance Branch.
f) Regarding removal of restriction in posting of SPM due to minor penalties/CR entries, the issue is under examination in consultation with Vigilance Branch.
g) As regards allowing physically handicapped officials for appearing in the Departmental Examination like IPOs, orders will be issued to this effect.
h) The issue regarding transfer of HSG-I posts to General Line is being addressed.
i) The issues regarding administrative power to grant leave to staff by HSG-I Postmasters will be finalized in consultation with Staff Side.
j) The issue regarding counting the training period for benefits of promotion under TBOP/BCR is under examination.
k) The issues relating to grant of cycle allowance without linking with distance is under examination in consultation with IFW. Meanwhile, during the discussions with CGM (MB) on 1/7/2011, the service union’s representatives proposed to withdraw Cycle Allowance issue.
l) Payment of honorarium for drawal of arrears in respect to of pensioners will be considered.
m) In the matter of counting of Special Allowance for pay fixation cases of PO and RMS Accountants, it was informed that the issue is long pending before the Standing Committee of National Council of JCM. The issue which was subjudice before CAT Ernakulam Branch and High Court of Karnataka, has since been disposed of and will be looked into, in view of it.
n) As regards non-drawal of HRA to officiating SPMs working at offices having attached quarter, instructions have been reiterated to Heads of Circles.
o) The protection of pay of defunct scale of PO and RMS Accountants is under examination in consultation with IFW.
p) The issue of anomaly in fixing of pay in respect of officials promoted on 1.1.1996 stands referred to Ministry of Finance.
q) Regarding admissibility of Conveyance Allowance to PRI(P)/System Administrators, clarificatory orders have been issued.
r) The issue of enhancement of financial powers of LSG, HSG-II and HSG-I Postmaster is under examination in consultation with IFW.
s) The issue regarding fixing of norms\time factors in case of Postal Stores Depots and Circle Store Depots will be taken on introduction of technology.
t) Clarificatory orders have been issued in the matter of grant of road mileage allowance to the staff entrusted with the work of clearance of cheques.
u) The issue regarding enhancement of honorarium for engaging officials in departmental examinations is under examination in consultation with IFW.
v) Clarificatory orders have already been issued for payment of fixed conveyance allowance to marketing executives.
w) The issue of revision of cash allowance to the SPMs handling cash in the absence of treasurer is under examination in consultation with IFW.
x) Grant of treasury allowance to all PAs irrespective of their status of grant of MACP is under examination in consultation with IFW.
y) The issue of arbitrary and forcible allotment of Staff Quarters will be relooked into.
Item No.6
The demand of Staff Side regarding cadre restructuring was discussed and the Chairperson agreed to reconstitute a Committee under the Chairmanship of DDG (P). The Committee will formulate the proposal by 31.08.2011.
Item No.7
In regard to decentralization of Postal Accounts work, the Staff Side was apprised that no decision has been taken in this regard as yet. However, Separate minutes will be issued in respect of Postal Accounts Wing. As regards PLI/RPLI issues of Circle Office staff, separate minutes will be issued.
Item No.8
Department has already issued guidelines to fill up vacant Gramin Dak Sevaks posts. Suitable instructions have also been issued in the matter of imparting training to newly recruited PA/SAs.
Item No.9
The Chairperson agreed to reconsider the eligibility of officials opting for Postmasters Cadre to appear in IPOs and Group “B” examinations. The eligibility of PO/RMS Accounts officials for opting for Postmaster cadre will also be considered.
Item No.10
The issue will be considered as a part of cadre restructuring as discussed against item No.6
Item No.11
Separate minutes will be issued.
Item No.12
The Staff Side was apprised that in view of the policy of the Government of India on the subject of refusal of grant of MACP benefit in the event of declining promotion, it would not be possible to meet this demand. As regards fixing of norms, the issue will be examined keeping in view the extant rules and duties notified for these staff.
Item No.13
Staff Car Drivers and Artisans belong to a common category and have been allowed the prescribed pay scales applicable to them. The claim of the drivers for pay scale equal to Postal Assistants has not been agreed to by the National Anomaly Committee. The claim of the Charge Hand for pay scale equal to Master Craftsman stands already rejected by Ministry of Finance as the cadre is not in existence.
Item No.14
The divisionalisation of SBCO will be looked into. Regarding ledger agreement before core banking and contributory negligence, instructions have already been issued.
Item No.15
Separate minutes will be issued.
Item No.16
Separate minutes will be issued.
Item No.17
It was agreed to look into the matter.
Item No. 18
The object of the Scheme for Compassionate Appointment is to render immediate assistance to the family of a Government servant, who dies in harness or retires on invalidation on medical grounds leaving his/her family in financial crisis. Such appointments can be provided only to fill upto 5% of vacancies for direct recruitment. Appointment on compassionate grounds is made strictly in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Department of Personnel & Training, which is the nodal Ministry in the matter. The Department of Posts is also following these guidelines while making compassionate appointments. As per the judgement of the Supreme Court of India referred here, 202 respondents, who were wait-listed candidates of Tamil Nadu Circle, were given compassionate appointment only on humanitarian ground. The Apex Court has also clearly held in the case that this judgement should not be treated as precedent for the purpose of any other case or cases. Therefore, this judgement of the Apex Court is not applicable in the other cases.
Item No.19
In this regard, Department, vide letter no. 14013/03/2010-VP dated 22.6.2011, has issued instructions to all the Heads of Circles. (copy enclosed)
Item No.20
a. The issue is long pending before the Standing Committee of National Council of JCM. The issue which was subjudice before CAT Ernalkulam Bench and High Court of Karnataka has since been disposed of and will be looked into, in view of it.
b. Will be discussed.
c. Will be discussed.
d. As regards restoration of the date of passing the Accountant examination for according LSG promotion instead of date of entry in PA cadre, it was agreed to look into it.
Item No.21
Not discussed.
Item No.22
Order already issued.
Item No.23
Will be discussed.
Item No.24
The Chairperson agreed to look into the matter and to take some steps for liquidating the arrears.
Item No.25
Suitable instructions will be issued to all concerned.
The meeting ended with the vote of thanks to the Chair.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Posting order of Postmaster Cadre Grade II
The posting order of Postmaster cadre grade – II has been issued today by the by the Director South Bengal Region for 7 candidates under Burdwan Division, Howrah Division, Asansol Division & Contai Division.
Sl.No Name of official Place of Posting
1 Sri Aruni Bhattacharjee SPM Bagnan (Howrah)
2 Sri Arindam Mitra SPM Chittaranjan (Asansol)
3 Sri Nepal Malick SPM,Memari (Burdwan)
4 Sri Kajal Mukharjee SPM Tarakeswar(S.Hooghly)
5 Sri Chandi Charan Mondal SPM Andul Mouri(Howrah)
6 Sri Sankar Barui SPM Belda (Contai)
7 Sri Naresh Ch. Mondal SPM Belurmath (Howrah)
Sl.No Name of official Place of Posting
1 Sri Aruni Bhattacharjee SPM Bagnan (Howrah)
2 Sri Arindam Mitra SPM Chittaranjan (Asansol)
3 Sri Nepal Malick SPM,Memari (Burdwan)
4 Sri Kajal Mukharjee SPM Tarakeswar(S.Hooghly)
5 Sri Chandi Charan Mondal SPM Andul Mouri(Howrah)
6 Sri Sankar Barui SPM Belda (Contai)
7 Sri Naresh Ch. Mondal SPM Belurmath (Howrah)
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Postmaster Cadre Grade II------ Posting.
The DPC for promotion to Postmaster Cadre Gr- II was held on 29/06/11 at Circle office for 36 officials. Allotment was made on 30/06/11. Out of 36 candidates 37 officials were allotted to Kolkata Region, 7 to South Bengal Region and 2 to North Bengal Region. Posting order for Kolkata Region was issued on 01/07/11. The Circle Secretary has taken effective efforts for posting of our members. Posting orders for SB Region & NB Region is to be issued within a day or two.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
GIST OF THE SETTLEMENT REACHED ON CHARTER OF DEMANDS
Demand No.1
Drop the Mail Network Optimization Project (MNOP) and reject the Mckinsey Consultancy’s disastrous recommendations. Withdraw the hub system introduced for processing speed post articles and restore status-quo-ante. Drop the move to introduce hub system for processing of first class mails including registered articles and to close down hundreds of sorting offices. Drop the proposed move to introduce delivery hubs for delivery of articles by withdrawing delivery from all town sub post offices in the urban areas. Stop outsourcing the work of Postal, RMS and MMS functions.
• Regarding Speed Post Hub and the question of formingL1 & L2 will be deferred and reviewed with Staff side by forming committee.
Stop closure/merger of Post Offices including Branch Post Offices.
• There will be no closure of Post offices. if any merger/closure becomes necessary, there will be relocation and opening of POs.
Deamnd No. 2
Grant status as Central Government Civil Servants to Gramin Dak Sevak employees for all purposes including service matters, pay scale, increment, allowances, pension, promotion, leave, bonus, trade unions rights and other terminal benefits.
• Disagreed. Govt. Level decision is required.
Scrap the new Recruitment rules for appointment of postmen by 25% outside recruitment which curtails the promotional avenues of GDS and restore the previous Recruitment rules.
• It will be reviewed. Till then, no selection from outsiders will be made.
Enhance the bonus ceiling of GDS to 3500/- at par with regular employees.
• For Bonus enhanced ceiling, once again it will be taken up with Ministry of Finance.
Withdraw the tightened norms for cash handling, stamp sale, and other norms for assessing the workload of BPMs.
• It is agreed to revise the cash handling point from Rs. 20000/- per point to Rs. 10000/- per point. Orders will be issued soon.
Stop reduction of TRCA in case of reduction in workload.
• It will be considered to cause full protection of TRCA instead the present ceiling that maximum of the minimum TRCA.
Withdraw the orders restriction compassionate appointment of GDS to 10% of the vacancies.
• This will be considered
Scrap the newly notified “GDS Conduct & Engagement Rules” and restore the previous “GDS Conduct and Employment Rules”.
• Disagreed.
Fill up all GDS Mailmen Posts in RMS.
• It will be pursued.
Providing norms for NREGS and till that time the higher rate of incentive may be paid.
• This will be considered.
Demand No.3
Revise the wages of casual labourers including part-time and contingent employees’ w.e.f. 01.01.2006 as per Supreme Court orders based on the minimum pay implemented as per Sixth CPC recommendations.
• Orders will be issued shortly for the Casual Labour appointed prior to 01.09.93
Stop outsourcing the work of casual labourers and contingent employees. Grant temporary Status to all full time casual labourers.
• Clarificatory orders already issued.
Convert part-time into full-time by combination of duties.
• There is a order for making part time Casual labourers to full time (No 45-4/92-SPB I dt. 16.09.1992)
Grant appointment to part-time casual and contingent employees in vacant GDS posts.
• There is an order to give preference to part time casual labourers in GDS appointments. Orders will be reiterated
Demand No. 4
Immediate revision of OTA & OSA rates.
• Secretary (P) will personally look into the matter.
Demand No. 5
Implement the assurances made on 12.07.2010 Strike Settlement and also the JCM Departmental Council Meeting held on 23.08.2010.
Grant of officiating pay with all benefits to the staff officiating in HSG II, HSG I vacancies.
* Orders will be issued shortly.
Imparting training to non matriculate Group ‘D’ promoted to Postman/Mail Guard of PA/SA cadre after 01.01.2006 and prior to the implementation of Sixth CPC orders.
• Orders have been issued vide No. 1-20/2008 PCC-dt. 15.06.2011.
Increasing the number of chances to appear LGO Examination.
• Orders will be issued shortly.
Clarification regarding eligibility to appear LGO Examination.
• Clarification will be issued.
Counting of Special Allowance for Pay fixation in case of PO & RMS Accountants.
• This will be reviewed as per Karnataka High Court decision.
Discontinuing the practice of obtaining fidelity/security bond from the employees handling cash.
• Decision will be taken soon.
Non-drawl of HRA to the officiating SPMs working in offices having attached Quarters beyond 90 days by suspending quarters.
• Orders have been reiterated vide no. 7-1/2010 Bldg dt. 16.06.2011.
Enhancement of S.B. incentive to all Postal Assistants.
• Orders have been issued vide SB Order No. 10/2011 dt. 21.06.2011.
Payment of honorarium for payment of pension arrear.
• Order will be issued
Dropping of confirmation examination
• This will be done.
Upward revision of conveyance allowances or brings under TA Rules for journey beyond 16 Kms in case of PRI (P)
* Order have been issued
Non grant of Special Allowance to unqualified Accountants.
* This is under consideration. Will be decided soon.
Enhancement of Financial powers of LSG, HSG II & HSG I Postmasters.
• The IFW raised queries. It will be attended and finalized.
Fixing norms/Time factors to Postal Stores Depot, circle Stamp Depot & creation of establishment.
• This will be taken up after the computerization of PSD/CSD which is being pursued/Completed.
Grant of Road Mileage Allowance to the staff entrusted with the work of clearance of cheques.
• Orders have been issued vide letter No. 17-01/2011 –PAP-dt. 23.06.2011.
Stop harassing staff on contributory factors and causing clear cut guidelines not to impose the provision if not directly responsible.
• Suitable instructions have been issued. (We will seek further improvement of the orders)
Tenure posting of officials in single & double handed offices – request to withdraw the conditions.
• It was assured to review and issue appropriate orders in consultation with vigilance.
Remove the restriction in posting of SPM due to minor penalties/CR entires.
• This will be considered shortly.
Allowing appearing the physically handicapped officials for Departmental exam like IPOs.
• Orders will be issued.
Grant of Fixed Conveyance Allowance to Marketing Executives.
• Provision of TA has been reiterated vide letter No. 17-01/2011-PAP.
Transfer of all HSG I Posts to General line.
• This is accepted and incorporated in the revised Recruitment Rules for HSG I.
Payment of honorarium to supervisors & Staff divisional office for RPLI/PLI work.
• Separate discussion will be held with CGM (PLI).
Providing administrative powers to grant leave to staff by HSG –I Postmasters.
• Orders will be issued after having one more discussion with staff side.
Counting the training period for benefits of promotion under TBOP/BCR Schemes.
• DDG (P) addressed all Circles to provide the feedback. On receipt it will be considered.
Revision of Cash Allowance to the SPMs handling cash in the absence of Treasurer and grant of Treasury allowance to all Pas irrespective of their grant of MACP promotions.
• The issued is under examination in consultation with IFW.
Demand No 6
Immediate finalization of Cadre Restructuring proposals including Postal Accounts as assured by the Secretary Department of Posts and its implementation.
• A committee will be constituted with DDG(P) as Chairman and will be settled within 31.08.11.
Demand No. 7
Stop decentralization of Postal Accounts, PLI and RPLI and ensure status-quo. Save DPLI office Kolkata and ensure job security to the saff, DPLI.
• Separate meeting was held with GMPLI.
Demand No.8
Expedite the process of filling of all vacant posts in all wings including GDS.
• For GDS order has been issued. For Postman MTs Mail Guard action has been taken. Eor IPO this will be recruited through SSC.
Demand No. 9
Stop implementation of Postmaster Cadre till finalization of Cadre Restructuring, filling up LSG, HSG-, HSG I before implementation of Postmasters Cadre, retrograde eligibility conditions for appearing the examination of Grade I and PSS Group B and allow Account line officials also.
• Allowing official opted to PM cadre to appear IPO & Gr-B examination will be issued shortly.
• Allowing accountants also be opted for Postmaster Cadre will be issued positively.
Demand No. 10
Drop the proposed move of ending the services of existing System Administrators by outsourcing the technology work to the outsider agencies. Create the System Administrators Posts as assured with specified norms and other works and make the cadre as a promotional cadre to PA/SA.
• Regarding conveyance allowance – order have been issued.
Demand No. 11
Stop combination of beats/double duty, stop harassment of staff insisting 100% impracticable condition for delivery under Project Arrow,. Settle the demands raised in the Postmen Committee such as distance factor, number of articles, Grant of Cycle allowance without distance condition, cash payment for uniform and kit items. Supply of good quality uniforms. Revision of norms. Stop imposing unmanageable workload on staff in the name of verification of applications and delivery of Adhar cards to public.
• Separate meeting was held with Postmen representative.
Demand No. 12
Fixing norms for newly assigned works of Multi Tasking Staff. Allow declining postman promotion for MTS under seniority quota without loosing MACP promotions and review the recruitment rules of MTS to Postmen/Mail Guards.
• The issue requires finalization of modalities as the IWS unit is not existence.
Demand No. 13
Grant promotions to Drivers / Artisans at par with other C.G. organizations like Railways/Defencee. Higher pay scales to charge hand & Drivers.
• No decision can be taken at departmental level.
Demand No. 14
Declare SBCO staff as Divisional cadre, Stop harassment of SBCO officials under contributory factors. Complete the Ledger Agreement Work and update the SBCO before launching Core Banking.
• It will be considered after detailed examination.
Demand No. 15
Fill up all Postal Civil Wing and Electrical Wing posts as per CPWD norms. Creation of one Civil Circle and Electrical and Architectural Division in every Circle. Expedite the Restructuring of Civil Wing Cadres. Restrict the transfer of non-gazetted staff within the concerned Postal Circle only. Retain Head clerk designation instead of Assistant and declare Head clerk as supervisory posts.
• Separate meeting was held.
Demand No. 16
Ensure full fledge functioning of newly formed Postal Accounts Offies by providing adequate staff strength and accommodation. Rectify the anomaly caused due to promotion of Group ‘D’ official to the cadre of LDC after 2006. Restore the residency period of three years in respect of JA to SA promotion retrospectively w.e.f. 13.12.2006. Grant MACP to those joined in Sorter cadre treating LDC as entry grade as the Sorter grade has been defunct since 2000.
• Orders will be reiterated. Minutes will be issued separately.
Demand No. 17
Counting of past services rendered by erstwhile RTPs for promotion and MACP.
• Secretary (P) assured to reexamine the issue.
Demand No. 18
Implement Apex Court Judgment in case of
RRR candidates in true spirit and extend to all approved RRR candidates awaiting for absorption.
• Not agreed.
Demand No.19
Stop Harassing and victimization of innocent officials under contributory negligence factors. Implement the true spirit of Govt. orders and Volumes and no recovery should be made if the concerned is not directly responsible for the loss sustained to the department.
• Orders have been issued by the Directorate.
Demand No.20
Stop discrimination towards PO & RMS Accounts Cadre, Create separate cadre and earmark percentage of posts for norm based promotions in the same cadre. Count Special Allowance for fixation on promotion, Withdraw the recovery imposed on Postman Pay Fixation and drawal of bonus to GDS. Restore the date of passing the Accountant examination for according LSG promotions instead date of entry in PA cadre.
• This will be discussed separately by the DDG (P) shortly.
Demand No. 21
Enhance the LR strength on all cadres to the extent of 20% and fill up all vacant LR posts.
• Nothing was decided as it is the policy of the C.G. employees.
Demand No. 22
Ensure prompt grant of Child Care Leave as per the liberalized orders, unnecessary hurdles put forth should be dropped.
• Necessary instruction has been issued. Dated 15.06.11
Demand No. 23
Review the MACP clarificatory orders and rectify the issues like, now drawal of special allowance on acquiring MACP, wrong interpretation of IIIrd MACP to departmental promotes only after 30 years, Counting as double promotions as Group D & Postmen even in the case of promotion to Postman on GDS quota, non counting of training period for MACP, ignore promotions acquired on deptl. Exam for MACP, ignore all excommunicated average bench marks for MACP as per judicial verdict. Ensure prompt holding of DPCs at Circle and Divisional level as per DOP & latest instructions. Grant of Grade Pay 1900, 2000 with effect from 01.01.2006 to those Group D (MTS) who were given TBOP/BCR before 01.06.11.
• Clarificatory order applying special allowance irrespective of MACP I, II, III.
Demand No. 24
Stop attack on Union office bearers by misusing Rule 37 transfers and Rule 9 of CCS (CCA) Rules. Dispose all Rule 9 (Pension rules) disciplinary cases and review petition cases pending at Directorate years together.
• Secretary (P) assured to form squad of officers to expedite finalization the pending cases.
Deamand No. 25
Denying the legitimate right of employees to avail holidays & Sundays by compelling them to attend frequent meetings/Melas arranged by the Department.
• Suitable instruction will be issued to all concerned.
Drop the Mail Network Optimization Project (MNOP) and reject the Mckinsey Consultancy’s disastrous recommendations. Withdraw the hub system introduced for processing speed post articles and restore status-quo-ante. Drop the move to introduce hub system for processing of first class mails including registered articles and to close down hundreds of sorting offices. Drop the proposed move to introduce delivery hubs for delivery of articles by withdrawing delivery from all town sub post offices in the urban areas. Stop outsourcing the work of Postal, RMS and MMS functions.
• Regarding Speed Post Hub and the question of formingL1 & L2 will be deferred and reviewed with Staff side by forming committee.
Stop closure/merger of Post Offices including Branch Post Offices.
• There will be no closure of Post offices. if any merger/closure becomes necessary, there will be relocation and opening of POs.
Deamnd No. 2
Grant status as Central Government Civil Servants to Gramin Dak Sevak employees for all purposes including service matters, pay scale, increment, allowances, pension, promotion, leave, bonus, trade unions rights and other terminal benefits.
• Disagreed. Govt. Level decision is required.
Scrap the new Recruitment rules for appointment of postmen by 25% outside recruitment which curtails the promotional avenues of GDS and restore the previous Recruitment rules.
• It will be reviewed. Till then, no selection from outsiders will be made.
Enhance the bonus ceiling of GDS to 3500/- at par with regular employees.
• For Bonus enhanced ceiling, once again it will be taken up with Ministry of Finance.
Withdraw the tightened norms for cash handling, stamp sale, and other norms for assessing the workload of BPMs.
• It is agreed to revise the cash handling point from Rs. 20000/- per point to Rs. 10000/- per point. Orders will be issued soon.
Stop reduction of TRCA in case of reduction in workload.
• It will be considered to cause full protection of TRCA instead the present ceiling that maximum of the minimum TRCA.
Withdraw the orders restriction compassionate appointment of GDS to 10% of the vacancies.
• This will be considered
Scrap the newly notified “GDS Conduct & Engagement Rules” and restore the previous “GDS Conduct and Employment Rules”.
• Disagreed.
Fill up all GDS Mailmen Posts in RMS.
• It will be pursued.
Providing norms for NREGS and till that time the higher rate of incentive may be paid.
• This will be considered.
Demand No.3
Revise the wages of casual labourers including part-time and contingent employees’ w.e.f. 01.01.2006 as per Supreme Court orders based on the minimum pay implemented as per Sixth CPC recommendations.
• Orders will be issued shortly for the Casual Labour appointed prior to 01.09.93
Stop outsourcing the work of casual labourers and contingent employees. Grant temporary Status to all full time casual labourers.
• Clarificatory orders already issued.
Convert part-time into full-time by combination of duties.
• There is a order for making part time Casual labourers to full time (No 45-4/92-SPB I dt. 16.09.1992)
Grant appointment to part-time casual and contingent employees in vacant GDS posts.
• There is an order to give preference to part time casual labourers in GDS appointments. Orders will be reiterated
Demand No. 4
Immediate revision of OTA & OSA rates.
• Secretary (P) will personally look into the matter.
Demand No. 5
Implement the assurances made on 12.07.2010 Strike Settlement and also the JCM Departmental Council Meeting held on 23.08.2010.
Grant of officiating pay with all benefits to the staff officiating in HSG II, HSG I vacancies.
* Orders will be issued shortly.
Imparting training to non matriculate Group ‘D’ promoted to Postman/Mail Guard of PA/SA cadre after 01.01.2006 and prior to the implementation of Sixth CPC orders.
• Orders have been issued vide No. 1-20/2008 PCC-dt. 15.06.2011.
Increasing the number of chances to appear LGO Examination.
• Orders will be issued shortly.
Clarification regarding eligibility to appear LGO Examination.
• Clarification will be issued.
Counting of Special Allowance for Pay fixation in case of PO & RMS Accountants.
• This will be reviewed as per Karnataka High Court decision.
Discontinuing the practice of obtaining fidelity/security bond from the employees handling cash.
• Decision will be taken soon.
Non-drawl of HRA to the officiating SPMs working in offices having attached Quarters beyond 90 days by suspending quarters.
• Orders have been reiterated vide no. 7-1/2010 Bldg dt. 16.06.2011.
Enhancement of S.B. incentive to all Postal Assistants.
• Orders have been issued vide SB Order No. 10/2011 dt. 21.06.2011.
Payment of honorarium for payment of pension arrear.
• Order will be issued
Dropping of confirmation examination
• This will be done.
Upward revision of conveyance allowances or brings under TA Rules for journey beyond 16 Kms in case of PRI (P)
* Order have been issued
Non grant of Special Allowance to unqualified Accountants.
* This is under consideration. Will be decided soon.
Enhancement of Financial powers of LSG, HSG II & HSG I Postmasters.
• The IFW raised queries. It will be attended and finalized.
Fixing norms/Time factors to Postal Stores Depot, circle Stamp Depot & creation of establishment.
• This will be taken up after the computerization of PSD/CSD which is being pursued/Completed.
Grant of Road Mileage Allowance to the staff entrusted with the work of clearance of cheques.
• Orders have been issued vide letter No. 17-01/2011 –PAP-dt. 23.06.2011.
Stop harassing staff on contributory factors and causing clear cut guidelines not to impose the provision if not directly responsible.
• Suitable instructions have been issued. (We will seek further improvement of the orders)
Tenure posting of officials in single & double handed offices – request to withdraw the conditions.
• It was assured to review and issue appropriate orders in consultation with vigilance.
Remove the restriction in posting of SPM due to minor penalties/CR entires.
• This will be considered shortly.
Allowing appearing the physically handicapped officials for Departmental exam like IPOs.
• Orders will be issued.
Grant of Fixed Conveyance Allowance to Marketing Executives.
• Provision of TA has been reiterated vide letter No. 17-01/2011-PAP.
Transfer of all HSG I Posts to General line.
• This is accepted and incorporated in the revised Recruitment Rules for HSG I.
Payment of honorarium to supervisors & Staff divisional office for RPLI/PLI work.
• Separate discussion will be held with CGM (PLI).
Providing administrative powers to grant leave to staff by HSG –I Postmasters.
• Orders will be issued after having one more discussion with staff side.
Counting the training period for benefits of promotion under TBOP/BCR Schemes.
• DDG (P) addressed all Circles to provide the feedback. On receipt it will be considered.
Revision of Cash Allowance to the SPMs handling cash in the absence of Treasurer and grant of Treasury allowance to all Pas irrespective of their grant of MACP promotions.
• The issued is under examination in consultation with IFW.
Demand No 6
Immediate finalization of Cadre Restructuring proposals including Postal Accounts as assured by the Secretary Department of Posts and its implementation.
• A committee will be constituted with DDG(P) as Chairman and will be settled within 31.08.11.
Demand No. 7
Stop decentralization of Postal Accounts, PLI and RPLI and ensure status-quo. Save DPLI office Kolkata and ensure job security to the saff, DPLI.
• Separate meeting was held with GMPLI.
Demand No.8
Expedite the process of filling of all vacant posts in all wings including GDS.
• For GDS order has been issued. For Postman MTs Mail Guard action has been taken. Eor IPO this will be recruited through SSC.
Demand No. 9
Stop implementation of Postmaster Cadre till finalization of Cadre Restructuring, filling up LSG, HSG-, HSG I before implementation of Postmasters Cadre, retrograde eligibility conditions for appearing the examination of Grade I and PSS Group B and allow Account line officials also.
• Allowing official opted to PM cadre to appear IPO & Gr-B examination will be issued shortly.
• Allowing accountants also be opted for Postmaster Cadre will be issued positively.
Demand No. 10
Drop the proposed move of ending the services of existing System Administrators by outsourcing the technology work to the outsider agencies. Create the System Administrators Posts as assured with specified norms and other works and make the cadre as a promotional cadre to PA/SA.
• Regarding conveyance allowance – order have been issued.
Demand No. 11
Stop combination of beats/double duty, stop harassment of staff insisting 100% impracticable condition for delivery under Project Arrow,. Settle the demands raised in the Postmen Committee such as distance factor, number of articles, Grant of Cycle allowance without distance condition, cash payment for uniform and kit items. Supply of good quality uniforms. Revision of norms. Stop imposing unmanageable workload on staff in the name of verification of applications and delivery of Adhar cards to public.
• Separate meeting was held with Postmen representative.
Demand No. 12
Fixing norms for newly assigned works of Multi Tasking Staff. Allow declining postman promotion for MTS under seniority quota without loosing MACP promotions and review the recruitment rules of MTS to Postmen/Mail Guards.
• The issue requires finalization of modalities as the IWS unit is not existence.
Demand No. 13
Grant promotions to Drivers / Artisans at par with other C.G. organizations like Railways/Defencee. Higher pay scales to charge hand & Drivers.
• No decision can be taken at departmental level.
Demand No. 14
Declare SBCO staff as Divisional cadre, Stop harassment of SBCO officials under contributory factors. Complete the Ledger Agreement Work and update the SBCO before launching Core Banking.
• It will be considered after detailed examination.
Demand No. 15
Fill up all Postal Civil Wing and Electrical Wing posts as per CPWD norms. Creation of one Civil Circle and Electrical and Architectural Division in every Circle. Expedite the Restructuring of Civil Wing Cadres. Restrict the transfer of non-gazetted staff within the concerned Postal Circle only. Retain Head clerk designation instead of Assistant and declare Head clerk as supervisory posts.
• Separate meeting was held.
Demand No. 16
Ensure full fledge functioning of newly formed Postal Accounts Offies by providing adequate staff strength and accommodation. Rectify the anomaly caused due to promotion of Group ‘D’ official to the cadre of LDC after 2006. Restore the residency period of three years in respect of JA to SA promotion retrospectively w.e.f. 13.12.2006. Grant MACP to those joined in Sorter cadre treating LDC as entry grade as the Sorter grade has been defunct since 2000.
• Orders will be reiterated. Minutes will be issued separately.
Demand No. 17
Counting of past services rendered by erstwhile RTPs for promotion and MACP.
• Secretary (P) assured to reexamine the issue.
Demand No. 18
Implement Apex Court Judgment in case of
RRR candidates in true spirit and extend to all approved RRR candidates awaiting for absorption.
• Not agreed.
Demand No.19
Stop Harassing and victimization of innocent officials under contributory negligence factors. Implement the true spirit of Govt. orders and Volumes and no recovery should be made if the concerned is not directly responsible for the loss sustained to the department.
• Orders have been issued by the Directorate.
Demand No.20
Stop discrimination towards PO & RMS Accounts Cadre, Create separate cadre and earmark percentage of posts for norm based promotions in the same cadre. Count Special Allowance for fixation on promotion, Withdraw the recovery imposed on Postman Pay Fixation and drawal of bonus to GDS. Restore the date of passing the Accountant examination for according LSG promotions instead date of entry in PA cadre.
• This will be discussed separately by the DDG (P) shortly.
Demand No. 21
Enhance the LR strength on all cadres to the extent of 20% and fill up all vacant LR posts.
• Nothing was decided as it is the policy of the C.G. employees.
Demand No. 22
Ensure prompt grant of Child Care Leave as per the liberalized orders, unnecessary hurdles put forth should be dropped.
• Necessary instruction has been issued. Dated 15.06.11
Demand No. 23
Review the MACP clarificatory orders and rectify the issues like, now drawal of special allowance on acquiring MACP, wrong interpretation of IIIrd MACP to departmental promotes only after 30 years, Counting as double promotions as Group D & Postmen even in the case of promotion to Postman on GDS quota, non counting of training period for MACP, ignore promotions acquired on deptl. Exam for MACP, ignore all excommunicated average bench marks for MACP as per judicial verdict. Ensure prompt holding of DPCs at Circle and Divisional level as per DOP & latest instructions. Grant of Grade Pay 1900, 2000 with effect from 01.01.2006 to those Group D (MTS) who were given TBOP/BCR before 01.06.11.
• Clarificatory order applying special allowance irrespective of MACP I, II, III.
Demand No. 24
Stop attack on Union office bearers by misusing Rule 37 transfers and Rule 9 of CCS (CCA) Rules. Dispose all Rule 9 (Pension rules) disciplinary cases and review petition cases pending at Directorate years together.
• Secretary (P) assured to form squad of officers to expedite finalization the pending cases.
Deamand No. 25
Denying the legitimate right of employees to avail holidays & Sundays by compelling them to attend frequent meetings/Melas arranged by the Department.
• Suitable instruction will be issued to all concerned.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Postal Strike Deferred
All J.C.A. leaders are at 9.30 pm in the office of the Director General of Posts for getting the minutes of the discussion/agreement reached today on 1st July in a marathon meeting. The details of the development for deferring the Strike are to be intimated on receipt of the copy of minutes from the Directorate.
Postmaster Cadre Grade- I, Result Out.
As learnt 49 officials in PA cadre are qualified for Promotion to the cadre of Postmaster Cadre Gr- I. The publication of result was very quickly on 30.06.11. The Circle union Congratulate the staff members for their promotion to PM cadre Gr- I. It is also learnt that the allotment & posting order of said qualified candidate are to be made very shortly.
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