ABOUT " THAKKADY" PLACE OF STUDY CAMP 13-15 FEBRUARY 2011

NFPE CIRCULAR



PF. No. 01(e)/4/201 Dated: 26th November, 2010


To

All General Secretaries, CHQ Office Bearers
Circle Secretaries of all affiliated Unions


STUDY CAMP AT THEKKADY (KERALA)

Dear Comrades,


A study Camp of NFPE is scheduled to be held at Thekkady (Kerala) from 13th to 15th February 2010. All NFPE office bearers and office bearers of All India Unions and Circle Secretaries/Circle Presidents should compulsorily attend the study camp. The up and down Tickets may be booked early. Nearest Railway Station is Kottayam or Ernakulum Junction. From Kottayam or Ernakulum (Kochi) 3 hours journey by Bus. Kumily is one of the famous tourist destination of Kerala, which is near to Munnar. On 15th February Reception Committee has arranged sight seen trip.

Delegate fee Rs. 500/-

Contact No.(i) Com. T.D. Jose Divisional Secretary P-3
Mobile No 09447151902 Idukki Division.

(ii) Com. Peer Mohammad, All India Vice President P-4
Mobile No.09995283187


-- M.KrishnanSecretary General NFPE
NB: Com.Prakash Rathod Circle President. Com. Rashmin Purohit Circle Secretaty and Com. S K Vaishnav Asst. Circle Secretary will attend the above study camp.

THEKKADY, Kerala : a beautiful place

Thekkady, is one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where you can watch wildlife at close range. The vegetation, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady are uniquely rich, vast and varied that it does not bear semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Even a casual visitor to this place will not fail to observe the special ecological pattern of Thekkady. Thekkady - The very sound of the name conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hill and spice scented plantations. In the crisp, cool air of the Western Ghats you will experience the most enchanting holiday. With the animals of the wild and the simple mountain people. In the Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. The Thekkady sanctuary is one of the best in the country for watching and photographing wild life. Thekkady is on the border with state of Tamil Nadu , in fact just 5 kilometers from the border town of Kumily which is very well connected by bus to both Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Notable among the denizens of Periyar are the tigers, the majestic Asiatic wild elephants and the distinctive Nilgiri langur. Other animals include the wild boar, wild dog, bison, bear and leopards. Amongst the avifauna, the most profuse are herons, egrets, darters, kingfishers and the great Malabar grey hornbill. A cruise through the waters of Periyar lake around which the wild -life sanctuary is situated, offers a soul - stirring pleasant experience.

HOW TO REACHThe nearest Airport and Railhead is Kochi which is 130 Kilometers from Thekkady. WHEN TO GOThe best time to visit Thekkady is during September to March
WHAT TO SEE

The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Entry : 0600 to 1800 hrs) -Lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves - the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spread across 777 sq. km, of which 360 sq. km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Noted for its geo-morphological diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors from all over the world. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar river adds to the charm of the park. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar remains the large herds of wild elephants that come down to the lake's edge.
The sanctuary watch towers - There are three watch towers for observing wild life - at Edappalayam and Manakkavala and Thannikudi. Reservations can be made at the Forest information Counter, Thekkady. Tel. : +91-486-322028.
Kumily (4 km from Thekkady) - This plantation town, closely associated with Thekkady, is situated on the outskirts of the Periyar Sanctuary. It is an important shopping centre and spice trade centre, the main bus station and most of the medium range accommodation in the Periyar region is in Kumily.

Murikkady (5 km from Thekkady) - Washed in fresh spice scented air, Murikkady is a panorama of cardamom, coffee and pepper plantations.

Pandikuzhi ( 5 km from Kumily) - This picturesque place is cradled between Chellarkovil and the Tamil Nadu State border is a popular picnic spot. Pandikuzhi offers great opportunities for trekking and is a photographer's delight.

Mangala Devi Temple ( 15 km from Thekkady) - This ancient temple is hidden in the dense woods at the top of a peak 1337 M above sea level. The temple is built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture. Visitors are allowed here only on the Chithra Pournami festival day. The peak commands a panoramic view of the other side of the ghats and the vast plains of Tamil Nadu. Permission to visit the area can be obtained from the Wildlife Warden at Thekkady. Tel. : 91-486-322027.

Chellarkovil ( 15 km from Kumily) - This sleepy little village with its spectacular view of the plains (and cascading waterfalls during the monsoons) is a feast for your eyes. The village slopes down to the famous coconut groves of Kambam in neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Vandiperiyar ( 18 km from Thekkady) - The river Periyar flowing through the centre of this town nourishes its vast tea, coffee and pepper plantations. A major trade centre, Vandiperiyar is also home to a number of tea factories. The Government Agriculture Farm and Flower Gardens have a delightful array of rose plants, orchids and anthurium.

Vandanmedu ( 25 km from Kumily) - This is one of the world's largest auction centres for Cardamom. A walk through the sprawling cardamom plantaions of Vandanmedu is a pleasent experience.

Pullumedu ( 43 km from Thekkady, 26 km from Periyar) - The winding journey to this hill town, along the Periyar river, offers a stunning view of the rolling hills draped in lush greenery. Velvet lawns, rare flora and fauna add to the beauty of Pullumedu which can be accessed from a jeep. The famous Sree Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala and the Makara Joythi illuminations at the shrine are visible from here. Since it is part of the restricted forest zone, special permission to visit Pullumedu has to be obtained from the Wildlife Preservation Officer, Thekkady Tel.+ 91-486-322027 or The Range Officer, Vallakkadavu Tel. :+ 91-486-352515

HUGE NUMBER OF VACANCIES IN POSTAL DEPARTMENT

The number of posts lying vacant in the Postal Department category-wise and scale-wise is as under:
Number of posts in the pay scales of Group ‘A’ lying vacant 103
Number of posts in the pay scales of Group ‘B’ lying vacant 2404
Number of posts in the pay scales of Group ‘C’ lying vacant 46506

The vacancies are either meant to be filled up by promotion or by direct recruitment according to the provisions in the Recruitment Rules. The Departmental Promotion Committees are meeting periodically to fill up the posts by promotion. Also the Departmental Examination is held regularly to fill up promotional posts wherever the Departmental examinations are prescribed. The vacancies meant to be filled up by direct recruitment are also being filled up in accordance with the policies of the Government.
The shortage of manpower due to promotions, retirement, death or leave is managed by adhoc arrangements, redistribution and combination of duties and by engagement of Short Duty Staff in the Post Offices and paid substitutes for delivery of postal articles. These steps ensure that postal services are not adversely affected.
This information was given by Shri Sachin Pilot,the Minister of Stare for Communication and Information Technology in written reply to a question two days back in Rajya Sabha .

IMPORTANT ORDER RELATING TO COMUTATION OF PENSION RULES

AMENDMENT TO CENTRAL CIVIL SERVISES (COMMUTATION OF PENSION) RULES-1972: NOTIFICATION REGARDING

SPECIAL BENEFITS IN CASES OF DEATH AND DISABILITY IN SERVICE - PAYMENT OF DISABILITY PENSION / FAMILY PENSION - RELAXATION OF QUALIFYING SERVICE-

No. 33/5/2009-P&PW (F)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioner's Welfare
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,

Khan Market, New Delhi-II 0003
Dated the 10th December, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Special benefits in cases of death and disability in service - payment of disability pension/family pension - relaxation of qualifying service-

The undersigned is directed to say that the scales of disability pension admissible
under CCS (EOP) Rules were laid down in para 3 of Department of Pension & Pensioners'Welfare's O.M. No.45/22/97-P&PW(C) dated 3.2.2000. The said O.M. dated 3.2.2000was modified vide Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare's O.M. No.45/3/2008-P&PW (F) dated 18-11-2008.

2. The service element of the disability pension under Categories 'B' and 'C' of this
Departments' O.M. No.45/22/97-P&PW(C) dated 3.2.2000 is regulated by the CCS
(Pension) Rules, 1972 and CCS (EOP) Rules, according to which only service gratuity is admissible to Government servants with less than 10 years qualifying service and pension is admissible for qualifying service of 10 years or more. The matter has been reviewed by the Government considering the hardships being faced by the disabled Govt. servants who have less than 10 years qualifying service at the time of discharge and it has been decided that the disability pension of Govt. servants who are discharged from Govt. service will be regulated as under:

Disability Pension - for cases covered under categories 'B' and 'C'

(1) Disability pension comprising a service element equal to the retiring pension(@50% of the emoluments or average emoluments received during the last 10months, whichever is more beneficial to the Government servant) and gratuity admissible under the CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972, plus disability element equal to 30% of basic pay, for 100% disability. There shall be no condition of minimum qualifying service for earning service element. No service gratuity would be admissible. The condition of minimum of qualifying service of 5years for payment of gratuity would continue to be admissible/applicable in accordance with Rule 50 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.

(2) For disability less than 100%, disability element of disability pension shall be reduced proportionately. In cases of disability pension where permanent disability is not less than 60%, the disability pension (i.e. total of service element plus disability element) shall not be less than 60% of the reckonable emoluments last drawn subject to a minimum of Rs. 7000/- per month.

Disability pension - For cases covered under Category 'D'

(I) Disability pension comprising a service element equal to the retiring pension(@50% of the emoluments or average emoluments received during the last 10months, whichever is more beneficial to the Govt. servant) and gratuity to which the employee would have been entitled to on the basis of his pay on the date of invalidation but counting service up to the date on which he would have retired in the normal course and disability element equal in amount to normal family pension subject to the condition that the aggregate of the service and disability element shall not be less than 80% of the pay last drawn, for 100%disability. There shall be no condition of minimum qualifying service for earning service element. No service gratuity would be admissible.

(2)For lower percentage of disability, the disability element shall be proportionately lower as at present subject to the broad banding of percentage of disability as in OM dated 3/2/2000.

Disability pension - For cases covered under Category 'E'

(1) Disability pension comprising a service element equal to the retiring pension(@50% of the emoluments or average emoluments received during the last 10months, whichever is more beneficial to the Govt. servant) and gratuity to which the employee would have been entitled to on the basis of his pay on the date of invalidation but counting service up to the date on which he would have retired in the normal course and disability element equal to pay last drawn. There shall be no condition of minimum qualifying service for earning service elements. No service gratuity would be admissible.

The condition that the aggregate of the service and disability elements shall not exceed the pay last drawn for 100% disability - stands withdrawn w.e.f.1.7.2009.

(2) For lower percentage of disability, the disability element shall be proportionately lower as at present subject to the broad banding of percentage of disability as in OM dated 3.2.2000.

3. Other terms and conditions in the CCS (EOP) Rules and Liberalized Pensionary
Awards Scheme which are not specifically modified by these orders shall continue to
remain operative.

4. These orders will be effective from 01.01.2006.
5. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of
Expenditure vide their U.O. NO.515/EV/201 0 dated 26.10.2010.

6. In so far as persons belonging to the Indian Audit & Accounts Department, these
orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

Sd/-
(Tripti P Ghosh)
Director
T .No.24624802
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DRAFT REPRESENTATION FOR UPGRADATION OF BENCHMARK

Draft representation to be addressed to the reviewing authority of ACRs (DPS) FOR PREVIOUS YEAR
From:


Submitted through proper channel
To,
The Director of Postal Services
…………. region,

Subject:
Representation against remarks as ‘AVERAGE’ in confidential reports for the year_______. And up gradation of Benchmark.

Reference:

Respected Sir/Madam,
It is urged to refer memo under reference. I say and submit that the remark as ‘average’ has been passed behind back, without application of mind and written up mechanically without any base. If at all there is some ground and material on basis of which the remark has been formed, it was required to be communicated to me to enable me to make appropriate representation against such ground or material. At this juncture, inviting my representation, without disclosure of facts and circumstances which may be in support of ACR, amounts to denial of reasonable opportunity. Under such circumstances, it is ab-initio anfractuous. To the best of my knowledge there is no cause or specific ground for passing such remarks and the concerned officer was also not aware that such remark becomes a hurdle in way of grant of MACP otherwise he would not pass such remarks. Nothing in my past career has happened which may justify any remark like ‘average’.

It is to request that such remarks would become a cause for my non selection in the respective MACP which is based on benchmark prescribed in the ACR. Assessment made by reporting authority has not communicated to me by the ACR writing authority. If ACR writing authority would have communicated immediately after writing, reason for which assessment was arrived at. I could have explained the reasons at that time.

ACR writing authority has deprived reasonable opportunity and natural justice in my case. It is requested to consider my representation FOR UPGRADATION OF BENCHMARK and pass appropriate orders to revise the orders passed in ACR for the year______ and impart justice.

With earnest regards,

Yours faithfully

Draft representation to be addressed to the reviewing authority of ACRs (DPS) FOR THE CURRENT YEAR
From:


Submitted through proper channel
To,
The Director of Postal Services
…………. region,

Subject:
Representation against remarks as ‘AVERAGE’ in confidential reports for the year 2009-10 and up gradation of benchmark
Reference:

Respected Sir/Madam,
It is urged to refer memo under reference. I say and submit that the remark as ‘average’ has been passed behind back, without application of mind and written up mechanically without any base. It was written in March 2010 but communicated in the month of December 2010 when only three months has remained for the year. No ground and material on basis of which the remark has been formed, has been communicated to me to enable me to make appropriate representation against such ground or material. At this juncture, inviting my representation, without disclosure of facts and circumstances which may be in support of ACR, amounts to denial of reasonable opportunity. Under such circumstances, it is ab-initio anfractuous. To the best of my knowledge there is no cause or specific ground for passing such remarks. I have performed all duties allotted to me outstandingly by extra attendance, running double work in shortage of staff and there is no pending work so far my job is concerned. I have worked more then which can be expected from an individual.

It is requested to consider that such remarks would become a cause for my non selection in the respective MACP which is based on benchmark prescribed in the ACR. Grounds and specific material behind assessment made by reporting authority has not communicated to me by the ACR writing authority.

ACR writing authority has deprived reasonable opportunity and natural justice in my case. It is requested to consider my representation FOR UPGRADATION OF BENCH MARK and pass appropriate orders to revise the orders passed in ACR for the year 2009-10 and impart justice.

With earnest regards,
Yours faithfully


JUST FOR INFORMATION:

COPY OF JUSTFUL ORDERS PASSED BY HON.DPS AHMEDABAD IN SEVERAL CASES.

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS : INDIA
Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Gujarat Circle, Ahmedabad-380 001

Memo No.STA 44-63/REP/2010 dated at Ahmedabad the 19.08.2010

This is a representation dated 10.07.2010 of Shri_____________PA ______PO Ahmedabad for up gradation of final grading given in ACRs for the years from 2004-05 to 2007-08. The representation has been preferred under the provisions of Postal Directorate Memo. No. 21011/1/2010-Estt.-A dated 13.04.2010.

Shri._______________was graded as “Average” worker in the ACRs during the period/year 2004.05 to 2007.08.

I have gone through the representation of Shri._______________, relevant record and the remarks of the Reporting Officer against various items in the ACRs and found that there is need to intervene in the matter especially the benchmark for the promotion has been changed and benchmark was not known to the official. I therefore, order that his ACRs for the period/year from 2004.05 to 2007.08 is upgraded to “Good” benchmark.

This may please be incorporated in corresponding ACRs of Shri.___________ for the years from 2004.05 to 2007.08










Sd/-
(Raju Ganguli)
Director of Postal Services
Ahmedabad 380 001