Monday, December 31, 2012


NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES
CENTRAL ZONE STUDY CAMP
2013 JANUARY 19TH & 20TH (SATURDAY, SUNDAY)
VENUE: SANCHI, VIDISHA DIVISION
(MADHYA PRADESH)
New Delhi,
20-11-2012
To
1. All General Secretaries.
2. All Circle Secretaries of NFPE affiliated unions - Maharashtra, Gujarat,
    Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand Circles.

Dear Comrade,
As you are aware the South Zone Study Camp of NFPE was held successfully at Chennai. The next camp for Central Zone will be organised at Sanchi, Vidisha Division (Madhya Pradesh) on 19th and 20th January 2013. Delegates from all affiliates of NFPE from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Bihar and Jharkhand Circles shall participate in the Central Zone Study Camp. The number of delegates allotted to each Circle Union is furnished below.

Circle
P3
P4
R3
R4
GDS
Admn.
Postal
A/C
SCBO
Civil
Casual
Labour
Total
Maharashtra
20
10
8
4
5
1
1
1
1
1
52
Gujarat
15
8
6
4
5
1
1
1
-
1
42
Madhya Pradesh
30
12
10
5
10
1
1
1
-
1
71
Chattisgarh
10
5
2
1
4
1
1
1
-
1
26
Bihar
15
6
5
3
5
1
1
1
-
1
38
Jharkhand
10
4
2
2
4
1
1
1

2
27
Total
100
45
33
19
33
6
6
6
1
7
256

In addition all General Secretaries of the above unions shall attend the camp
compulsorily.
Circle Secretaries are requested to select the delegates of their union
immediately and instruct them to book the up and down tickets without any further delay. They should reach the camp (Sanchi) before 8.30 AM on 19-01-2013. They can leave the camp only after 6 PM on 20-01-2013. Maximum lady comrades may also be included as delegates.
The names of the delegates attending the camp should be intimated to the
respective General Secretaries before 31-12-2012. Delegate fee per head is Rs.600/- (Rs. Six hundred only).
Programme notice will be sent separately.
All General Secretaries are requested to instruct their Circle Secretaries suitably to take immediate follow up action.
Fraternally yours,

M. KRISHNAN,
Secretary General.
ATTENTION: ALL D/S GUJARAT CIRCLE

ALL DIVISIONAL SECRETARIES HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO  INTIMATE  NAMES OF WILLING DELEGATES FROM THEIR DIVISIONS. IT IS PREFERRED THAT THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED STUDY CAMPS MAY GIVE CHANCE TO OTHERS IF ANY WILLING IN THE DIVISION. YOUNG COMRADES WOULD LEARN MUCH FROM THE STUDY CAMP. NAMES RECEIVED FROM DIVISIONAL SECRETARIES WILL BE SCRUTINIZED AND ONLY THOSE DELEGATES WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE WHOSE NAMES ARE APPROVED BY THE CIRCLE UNION. IT IS UNDER CONSIDERATION TO HIRE SPECIAL VEHICLE FROM AHMEDABAD FOR DELEGATES OF OUR CIRCLE. THE EXPENDITURE SHOULD BE BORNE BY RESPECTIVE DELEGATES. PLEASE SEND FINAL NAMES WITHIN NEXT TWO DAYS BY MESSAGE ON MOBILE NUMBER 9427208408
-RASHMIN PUROHIT
HAPPY NEW YEAR

Dear Comrades,
Circle Union conveys best wishes for 
a Very Happy New Year - 2013.

-Rashmin Purohit
 Circle Secretary

FLASH NEWS
GDS AIC DATE CHANGED
PREPONED TO 2013 MARCH 21st & 22nd
As the Festival “HOLI” is on 27th March 2013, the dates of the 1st All India Conference of AIPEU-GDS (NFPE) has been preponed to 2013 March 21st and 22nd.
VENUE :                          
DHARMAPRAKASH KALYANA                                                                             MANDAPAM, CHENNAI - 600084
(Chennai City)
All concerned are requested to note the change in dates.  Book your up and down tickets immediately

                                     =                   P. PANDURANGA RAO
                                                    General Secretary, AIPEU-GDS (NFPE)
                                                    Central Head Quarters, New Delhi.


JCM Departmental Council

The JCM Departmental Council Meeting was held on 28.12.2012. As reported by  Com. K. V. Sridharan, Leader Staff Side, the gist of certain decisions on the subjects are furnished hereunder.

(1)   At the outset, the Staff Side declared that in the event of non finalization of cadre review proposals immediately and if linked it with the modernization, the Staff Side will not cooperate the project of modernization and its implementation. Then it was assured to finalise the proposals shortly after a convening a Staff Side meeting early.
(2)   The linking of fresh establishment review for the proposal of peripheral HRA will be dropped. Whenever State Government declares merger of urban areas, proposals for the enhancement of HRA will be undertaken.
(3)   Proposal to recruit the PA through Staff Selection Commission will be taken for consideration after some time.
(4)   PA Recruitment (Open Quota) will be completed in three phases from 27.01.2013 to 3.3.2013. The candidates will be made under three groups in each circle and exam will be conducted in three batches in between Jan to March 2013. After the exam, computer test will be made among the shortlisted candidates and the recruitment process will be over in the month of June 2013.
(5)   The conditions imposed in the last IP exam that ‘no disciplinary action is pending or contemplated and no adverse entry in last two years’ etc. will be withdrawan.
(6)   Grant of Flexi working hours not possible for POs.
(7)   As the soil is not fit for construction of two storied buildings at Kodialkol Mangalore, alternate building will be finalized shortly.
(8)   Construction work will commence within 15 days in respect of the Itanagar HPO building.
(9)   Chief PMG NE intimated that there is no request or requirement for construction of staff quarters in Imphal.
(10)  Replacing kerosene generators will be ordered.
(11)  The fixing uniform incentive for MTS work will be considered.
(12)  As the verification of withdrawal will not be necessary after 30.06.2013, the expected date of core banking introduction, the enhancement of limit for verification need not be insisted.
(13)  RBI has directed SBI to recover the amount irregularly paid to the depositor in the PPF account in the case of Mysore HO.
(14)  Non counting of the APS service for MACP – not agreed.
(15)  An appeal filed in the High court Jodhpur against the CAT orders on MACP in respect of promotees.
(16)  Fixation of Pay of MTS & irregular Audit objection by DAP Kolkata – will be referred to DOPT.
(17)  A reference will be made to DOPT about our demand on Dies non period shall also be taken as continuous service for MACP.
(18)  Recovery of postage in case of foreign articles returned due to non availability service – will be considered favourably.
(19)  Clarification will be issued to fix the minimum pay of Rs. 5200 + 1800 to canteen employees.
(20)  Payment of the difference in encashment of EL for LTC – Not agreed and stated the clarification is issued as per the DOPT orders.
(21)  Carving out of Postmaster Grade III will be carried out shortly. HSG-I posts will be filled up as per the old Recruitment Rules. The DOPT has been approached for approval. Assured to cause orders within a month and immediately the PM Grade III will be carved out.
(22)  Abolition of skeleton vacancies for 2006 to 2008 is based on the refusal of our demand by MOF & Nodel Ministries. We insisted that the vacancies abolished earlier inadvertently shall be adjusted. The DDG replied that all the circle heads replied that there was no such abolition earlier. We pointed out the case of the West Bengal circle in PA & Postmen vacancies. No decision was emerged.
(23)  Orders have been issued to constitute DPC at once for promotion of LSG & HSG II Promotions.
(24)  Relaxed standard to GDS in PA appointment for SC/ST candidates. This is under examination.
(25)  All the vacant postmen, Sorting Postmen Posts will be filled up before May 2013.
(26)  Grant of higher Out station Allowance for RMS staff will be considered on the basis of Grade Pay instead of Designation.
(27)  Amendment will be made in the recruitment rules of Sorting Asstt. in the constitution of DPC for confirmation.
(28)  Recruitment Rules for PA (Circle office) is pending with Ministry of Law.
(29)  Group B exam related issues – will be discussed in a separate committee.
(30)  Clarifications will be issued on drawal of Grade pay to pharmacists of P&T Dispensary.
(31)  Amendment is expected on the eligibility of family pension to married physically handicapped wards. It will be expedited.
(32)  Orders will be issued to step the case of promotee seniors up to the issue of Pay Commission orders from 1.1.2006.
(33)  One time option will be provided to the officials whose increment falls between Feb 2006 to June 2006.
(34)  Instructions will be issued not to make any recovery from those retired from 1.1.2006 to 31.08.2008 in respect of excess payment of commutation amount.
(35)  Reference will be made for the grant of Grade pay of Rs. 1800/- to MTS who retired/expired from service after 31.08.2008 without having been imparted training.
(36)  Orders on agreed items discussed in the postmen committee will be expedited.
(37)  Irregular commutation of LR strength – It was agreed to verify the old files of 1964 & 1975 and ascertain the correct position on LRs and will initiate action.
(38)  All PTCs will be instructed not to insist Dress code, Uniform etc. A common standard will be circulated. In respect of PTC Madurai, the successful 14 candidates will be provided promotion.
(39)  Orders will be issued shortly for upgradation of pay to the erstwhile Group ‘D’ selected under blind quota who are still remaining in IS scale.
(40)  Provisions will be made to get information about the GPF through Internet shortly.
(41)  Discrimination in the service condition in LGO - DOPT not agreed for any further relaxation.
(42)  All the sections have been instructed to update all Postal Manual, Volumes and reference books before 15.02.2013.
(43)  Bifurcation of Baster and Raigarh divisions will be considered.
(44)  It was agreed to revise commission for Aadhar Card related works.
(45)  The transfer of staff from L2 against the willingness will be stopped.
(46)  Clarification will be issued for stepping up of pay to Postman and Group ‘D’ as per Divisional gradation List.
(47)  The restriction on the second posting in single handed post offices. Orders exhibited in the website.

The above are only the important subjects discussed among the 88 items. The items which were earlier discussed in the Standing Committee meeting were not discussed again. The Leader staff Side stated that the decision on certain items in the stating committee meeting required reconsideration to avoid disagreement to be recorded for referring the case to the Board of Arbitration. The meeting ended with thanks to the chairman who had convened two JCM meetings and two standing committee meetings in one year.

Attention of Divisional/Branch Secretaries
(i)     Please clear Quota, Outstanding dues and also the quota to Federation and Confederation well in advance.
(ii)   Please indent ‘Hand Book 2013’, if not placed earlier immediately and distribute as New Year Gift to all members.
(iii) Please convey your requirement on ‘Venture’ so then we can restrict the no. of copies to be printed. Com. K. V. Sridharan is exerting all strains and special care to bring the proposed book as the most valuable reference book for all Postal Trade Union activists.

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Dear Comrades,
I have received many messages and mails wishing me early recovery from surgery of vocal cord. I thank all of you for the love and affection shown at this juncture.

I am happy to inform that all required tests including biopsy has been done and there is nothing to worry. On account of several lectures given without mike, there was a problem and surgery was required. Now I have been advised by the doctors to speak only limited words like 'yes', 'no,'ok' etc for one week and afterwards, I will resume normal and routine speech. Please excuse for troubles in the meantime.

I am in constant touch with all the matters through letters, mails and messages.

It is very sad to point out here that SSP Valsad is making prestige issue in enforcing staff to attend duties on Sundays. I have persuaded the matter with PMG and SSP himself but there is no satisfactory result. The matter is also taken up at CHQ level. 

As there is no CPMG at HQs and RJCM meetings are also delayed, it is very difficult to take up the matter at Circle level. However I have also conveyed feelings of staff in this matter to the Circle administration. In my opinion, after Divisional conference of Valsad division scheduled on 6.1.13, we will decide agitation program against irrational pressure by divisional administrations of Vadodara region.

I also appeal the staff to improve quality of work and also to voluntarily attend one or two hours extra where arrears of work is huge considering need of the day. We are not against work but we are against suppression  threatening and terror by any one. Time has ripen for us to take concrete decisions in this matter.

Let us hope that the administration would also understand our concern, set good examples for balanced management and boost industrial peace and enthusiasm of staff.

Rashmin Purohit
Circle Secretary

Thursday, December 27, 2012

NFPE - FNPO DEPARTMENT OF POSTS ISSUED ORDERS TO ABOLISH 2/3rd POSTS KEPT VACANT FOR THE YEARS 2005 to 2008

NFPE - FNPO
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS ISSUED ORDERS
TO ABOLISH 2/3rd POSTS KEPT VACANT FOR THE YEARS                                 2005 to 2008
TOTAL POSTS TO BE ABOLISHED - 17093
CONDUCT PROTEST DEMONSTRATIONS IN FRONT OF
ALL CIRCLE/REGIONAL/DIVISIONAL OFFICES ON 28-12-2012
               As per Government of India orders on Downsizing of Central Government Services, Screening Committee for filling up/aboliotion of posts was constituted in the year 2001 and Annual Direct Recruitment (ADR) plan was approved by the Screening committeefor each year from 2001 to 2008.  Screening Committee cleared only 1/3rd vacancies for direct recruitment and balance 2/3rd posts were ablished as per its recommendations.
               Accordingly Department of Posts abolished 2/3rd vacant posts from 2001 to 2004.  Regarding the abolition of 2/3 rd vacant posts from 2005 to 2008, Postal Department & Communication Ministry requested Finance Ministry to grant exemption to Department of Posts from abolishing the vacant posts from 2005 to 2008, as it is an operative Department dealing with the general public and customers.  2/3rd posts earmarked for abolition from 2005 to 2008 are kept vacant (but not abolished) pending decision of the Finance Ministry.
               The ban on recruitment was lifted and the Screening Committee was abolished in the year 2009.  Government of India issued orders to fill up all vacant posts for the year from 2009 onwards.  Accordingly, Department of Posts, issued orders to fill up all vacancies for the year 2009 and 2010.  Orders are also issued to fill up all vacant posts for the year 2011 and 2012.  But, at the same time, Directorate issued clear instructions to all Chief PMGs that posts kept vacant for the year from 2005 to 2008 should not be filled up under any circumstances but should be kept vacant. (for abolition).
          Finance Ministry has now made it clear that no permission or exemption will be granted to any department including Department of Posts to fill up the posts kept earmarked for abolition as per the Screening Committee recommendations.  Accordingly Department of Posts has now issued orders to abolish all the 2/3rd vacant posts (Total 17093 posts for four years) for the year 2005 to 2008. Cadrewise break-up figure of the posts to be abolished is furnished below:
IP Postal               -            1                Driver Grade III          -              14
PA Postal              -      5010                Driver MMS                -              84
PA SBCO              -        385                Postal Accounts - JA  -           125
PA CO/RO           -        138                LDC                             -           186
PA RLO                 -          11                Group D                     -           118
PA Fgn Post         -          18                Sorter                          -              31
PA MMS               -          12                Hindi Typist                -                1
                                                              Steno                           -                2
SA RMS                -      1259                Steno Group C           -              43
POSTMAN            -      3230                Jr. Hindi Translator   -                8
                                                              Hindi Typist                -                1
Group D Postal   -      4407               
Group D RMS      -      1336                All others                    -           411
Group D MMS     -          81               
Group D CO/RO -          67                Total                            -       17093
Group D PSD/CSD-       90
Group D Others  -          24
CONDUCT PROTEST DEMONSTRATIONS ON 28-12-2012
SEND SAVINGRAMS to Minister, Communications and Secretary, Department of Posts
TEXT OF SAVINGRAM
STRONGLY PROTEST THE ABOLITION OF 17093 POSTS in Department of Posts XXX UNABLE TO MANAGE THE DAY-TO-DAY WORK XXX REQUEST TO REVIEW THE ORDERS AND RESTORE THE POSTS WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT = .......... Branch/Divisional/Circle Secretary.
D. THEAGARAJAN                                        M. KRISHNAN
Secretary General FNPO                                     Secretary General NFPE