28th ALL INDIA CONFERENCE OF AIPEU GROUP ‘C’ – AN HISTORIC SUCCESS

Friday 14 January 2011
The 28th All India conference of AIPEU Group C was held from 09.01.2011 to 12.01.2011 at Alandi, Pune (Maharashtra) under president ship of Com. M. Krishnan CHQ President. It is first time in the history of the AIPEU Group C movement, more than 2500 comrades participated as delegates and visitors. The hall having seating arrangements for 1600 was always full and flooded during the entire session of the conference. The open session had a huge participation of more than 3500 comrades and even the Minister of State for Communication & IT and the other chief guest Com. Sitaram Yechuri were very much pleased to see such a mass gathering.
The AIC commenced its proceedings with the flag hoisting at 10.45 hours on 09.01.2011. The National flag was hoisted by B. G. Tamhankar, Ex- President, NFPE and also the General Secretary of the Reception Committee. The NFPE and AIPEU Group ‘C’ Flags were hoisted. The inaugural as well as open session was commenced at 11.00 hours on 09.01.2011. This is the first time that the Minister of communication & IT participated in our conference after many decades and graced the conference with his oration.Com B.G.Tamhankar, General Secretary, Reception Committee welcomed all the participants, guests and guests of honour.
The Hon’ble Minister of Communication & IT Shri Gurdas Kamat while delivering his speech has affirmed that the memorandum presented by the CHQ on eight demands is receiving attention and assured his unstinted and abundant cooperation in the settlement of staff grievances. He further asserted that he will use all his good offices to sort out the issues of postal employees. The Minister remained in the conference for more than one hour.
It is our opportunity that in our midst, Com. Sitaram Yechury, Member of Parliament and also the veteran left front leader was present and inaugurated the open session with his precious oration for about an hour. He narrated the role and importance of the working class in protecting the interest of all the downtrodden people at lower level. The need to curb corruption and scams at all levels has been elaborated in his speech. Had the huge amount swindled in 2G spectrum have been utilized through Public Distribution Systems for the welfare of state and the people and also for the education, it would have made India prosperous in which the present Govt. has failed, he mentioned. This is the first conference that two outstanding and distinguished public personalities having different ideologies and practice attended and orated in the All India Conference. We are very much proud for bringing both the leaders in one platform of our All India conference.
The another mile stone of the AIC is that the compilation of various orders relating to Gramin Dak Sewak titled as ‘Crusader to Gramin Dak Sewak’ published as a joint venture by the National Federation of Postal Employees and All India Postal Employees Union Group C has been launched in the open session and the first copy was presented to Com. M. Krishnan, CHQ President and also the Secretary General, NFPE by Com. Sitaram Yechury. The book was compiled by the CHQ for the benefit of GDS comrades for whom the NFPE and CHQ is always committed and launched in the AIC to mark the occasion.
Shri Vilasrao Gopalrao Kurhade Patil, Mayor Nagar Paraishad and also the Chairman Reception committee, Shri Shivaji Adhalrao Patil MP, Shri Nagesh Nalawde, Chairman Pune P&T Cooperative Society greeted the conference with their valuable oration.
Com K. K. N. Kutty, Secretary General, Confederation of Central Govt. employees and workers has dealt all the issues confronting the central government employees and the need for formation of wage review body to get justice and also to remove the anomalies. His speech was rather an inspiring to all the comrades assembled in the conference .Com C. C. Pillai, Ex Secretary General NFPE has covered all the points in the national atmosphere and also in the working class movement in his deliberation and hailed the functioning of the CHQ. Com R .L. Bhattacharjee, Ex Deputy Secretary General, NFPE, Com Shankar Kaduskar, Ex Vice President CHQ, Com G.S.Asiwal, Ex AGS CHQ, Com G. P. Diwakar ,Ex AGS, Rajasthan and Com T. P. Mishra, Leader U. P. Circle greeted the conference with their orations.
Com D. K.Rahate, President, NFPE, Com. Ishwar Singh Dabas, General Secretary, P4, Com Giriraj Singh, General Secretary, R3, Com P. Suresh, General Secretary, R4, Com Pranab Bhattacharjee, General Secretary, AIPAOEU, Com Santhosh Kumar President, AIPAEA, Com Appanraj, General Secretary AISBCOEA, Com S. P.Kulkarni, president AISBCOEA and Com S. S. Mahadevaiah, General Secretary, GDS addressed and greeted the conference.com. Mangesh Parab, Asst General Secretary and also the Circle Secretary of Maharashtra Circle delivered vote of thanks.
Com K. Ragavendran, Ex Secretary General and also the Working President of our union delivered his speech on 10.1.2011 forenoon covering all the issues confronting the working class, CG employees and postal in particular and stressed the need for organizing all the workers for a united struggle to arrest the onslaughts and protect the working class.Com K. Ragavendran has been honoured by the AIC remembering his precious dedicated service to the federation and the CHQ.
In the AIC, all the circle secretaries and a record number of 72 delegates representing from all circles participated in the lively discussions on the agenda of organizational issues and others. There was on all round appreciations about the functioning of the CHQ which exhibited their confidence and faith on the leadership of CHQ. This is the first conference that there was discussion only on issues confronting the employees and there was no unwarranted criticism or comments on any one. It is our pride to record that this is the first conference that during the entire subject committee, the hall was fully packed and there was total concentration while the delegates delivered their views. General Secretary summed up all the issues for about 90 minutes.
The resolution on policy and programme was unanimously adopted in the conference. The resolutions presented by the delegates to the Resolution committee were read out by Com R.N.Parasha, Convener, Resolution committee and also the Assistant Secretary General, NFPE and they were adopted. The full details of the resolutions will be published in the Bhartiya post. Amendments to the Constitutions were unanimously adopted and the details will be published in the Bhartiya Post.
The biennial report and audited accounts were unanimously approved and adopted by the delegates and thereafter the election of office bearers were held unanimously. The following office bearers were elected unanimously for the ensuring term.
List of office-bearers elected in the 28th All India Conference of AIPEU Group ‘C’ held at Alandi, Pune (Maharashtra) from 9.1.2011 to 12.1.2011
President - Com. M. Krishnan, BCR Postal Assistant, Thycaud P.O.
Thiruvanathapuram- 695014.(Kerala)
Working President - Com. Mangesh Parab, P. A., Mumbai G.P.O. (Maharastra)
Com. N. Gopalakrishnan, A.P.M., T. Nagar H.P.O. (Tamilnadu)
Vice Presidents - Com. R. C. Mishra, Deputy Manager, PSD,
Bhubaneswar-751007(Orissa)
Com. C. P. Shobana, PA (BCR), Pallikkunnu S.O.(Kerala)
General Secretary - Com. K. V. Sridharan, HSG-I Supervisor, Anna Road H.P.O. (Tamilnadu)
Dy. Gen. Secretary - Com. R. Sivannararayana, PRI (P), Guntur-522002 (Andhra Pradesh)
Asst. Gen. Secretaries - Com. Gaurang Dev Maity, SPM, Mayna, S.O., Tamluk (West Bengal)
Com. Subhash Mishra, P.A., Kanpur H.O.208001 (Uttar Pradesh)
Com. A. Veeramani, P.A., Anna Road H.P.O.600002 (Tamilnadu)
Financial Secretary - Com. Balwinder Singh, P.A., Rajinder Nagar P.O., New Delhi-110060.
Asst. Fin. Secretary - Com. Hari Prasad Diwakar, SPM, Dargah Sharif P.O. Ajmer (Rajasthan)
Org. Gen. Secretaries - Com. S. A. Hamith, SPM, R. S. University, Raipur – 492010
(Chattishgarh)
Com. U. K. Tiwari, TBOP PA, Patna GPO-800001(Bihar)
Com. L. P. Saikia, Postmaster, Nagaon H.O. (Assam)
MAHILA SUB COMMITTEE
The All India conference has unanimously resolved to form a Mahila committee at All India level for the coordination of women employees. The Mahila committee will be invited for all the central working committees. The committee which consist the following comrades has been unanimously formed.
Chairperson : Com Nanda Sen, Postal Assistant, Siliguri, West Bengal
Convener : Com C. P. Shobana, Vice President, CHQ
Sub Convener : Com K. Pushpeswari Devi, SPM, HAL, Hyderabad 500042, Andhra
Members : Com R. Manimegalai, Postal Asst, Annaroad HPO, Chennai 600002, Tamilnadu
Com Mausumi Mazumdar, Divl. Secretary, Dibrugarh, Assam
Com P. Rema, Postal asst, Calicut HO, Kerala
Com Padmavati Limaye, Accountant, Ratnagiri HO 415612 Maharashtra
Com Roopa Bathma, SPM, Old Secretariat, Bhopal – 462001, M.P.
This is the first time, an affiliate of National federation of Postal Employees is forming a mahila sub committee for encouraging the women employees in organizational activities.
The reception committee headed by Com B. G. Tamhankar has made all arrangements excellently for the AIC. The reception committee deserves all appreciations and in particular to Com Mangesh Parab, AGS and Circle Secretary, Maharashtra circle, Com Ved Pathak, ACS, Com Sunil Kurve, Com Ragul, Divisional Secretary, Pune Mofussil division and Com Sushil Shinde, Divisional Financial Secretary Com Ashok who worked like bees in the proceedings of the conference.
The AIC places its appreciations on record of the outgoing office bearers Com K. Ragavendran, Working President, Com K. B. Barot, Working President, Com Somenath Mukherjee, Deputy General Secretary, Com Ramanikanth Bhattacharya, Organising General Secretary, and Com S. K. Nema, Organising General Secretary.
The 28th AIC has given the CHQ more confidence by the unprecedented presence and participation of delegates and visitors sharing with the CHQ in all its activities, reviewing with the requirements for the future etc. The CHQ is fully confident that with the total cooperation of all circles, divisions and members, the huge task and the challenges posed on us will be met with the utmost satisfaction of all. We assure that we will strive hard to live up to the expectations of all our comrades in the rank and file at the grass root level and march ahead.
With fraternal greetings,
M. Krishnan K. V. Sridharan
President General Secretary

REVISION OF GUIDELINES FOR FRAMING/AMENDMENT/RELAXATION

No. An 1401 71481201 0-Estt..(RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

New Delhi the 31" December, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Revision of guidelines for framing I amendment I relaxation of Recruitment
Rules.

The undersigned is directed to state that instructions on framing I amendment of Recruitment Rules were issued in a consolidated form in this Department's OM No. AB. 14017112187-Estt. (RR) dated 18.3.1988. Subsequently, a number of orders and clarifications have been issued on the subject.

2. The existing instructions have been reviewed in consultation with UPSC and consolidated in the form of "Guide lines on framing/amendment/relaxation of recruitment rules", a copy of which is enclosed. The number and the date of original OM has been referred in the relevant instructions for easy reference to the context. The Guidelines on framing/amendment/relaxation of recruitment rules along with the relevant instructions and existing model RRs are available on the DoPT website www.persmin.nin.in in the dynamic form of Handbook on Recruitment Rules, 2010. This Department would continue to update these instructions from time to time.

2. Hindi Version will follow.

Sd/
(Smita Kumar)
Director (E-I) Tel: 23092479

A VERY IMPORTANT STAFF MEETING AT AHMEDABAD REGARDING UNJUSTIFIED DELAY AND REJECTION OF RULE 38 CASES

A very significient meeting was held on 24.02.2011 at Vatva IE PO in which many employees came with papers and documents besides details collected by them under RTI Act. Detailed discussions were held and cases were thouroughly studied. It was very painful to notice that in some of the cases, prima facia injustice and discrimination appeared to have been done. There appeared different standards applied to for similarly situated cases. Details are confidential and that will be furnished before appropriate authority after adequate study and compilation of facts and circumstances of each case. The meeting was attended by C/S and Com.S.K.Vaihnav Asst C.S., Com. R.S.Malek C/S P.IV, Com.N.B.Gol and Com.S.D. Cristian respectively D/S and Treasurer Gandhinagar Dn and about 50 members from different corners. Circle Secretaries of P.III and P.IV assured for appropriate representation before competent authority within next forthnight.

DECISIONS OF SPO MAHESANA REVERSED BASED ON REPRESENTATION BY DIVISIONAL UNION THROUTH CIRCLE UNION

Certain orders were issued by the SPO Mahesana beyond rules and provisions of the department and a representation was made by the Divisional Union to the Circle union as earlier discussed in this blog. When the SPO is under order of reversion, he should not have issued any order without approval of higher authority. Representation was forwarded to the DPS (HQ) Ahmedabad and then Com. K.B.Barot Ex. C/S and Com. P.S.Patel Divisional President personally met DPS (HQ) and made strong representation. Ultimately the all such orders issued by the then SPO Mahesana have been canceled.

Comrades, we have no personal bias to any individual who may have even been a member of other union but it is very important to see that the officers vested with powers must utilize it impartially, judiciously and must not ignore voice of AIPE Union in genuine cases. In this case, some of the officials might have got some trouble but friends, we are very sorry with a clarification that our intention was not for creating harassment to anyone. We aim to a system, where only judicious decisions are taken.

CIRCLE SECRETARY GETS TEMPORARY TRANSFER AT AHMEDABAD

COUNTING OF PAST SERVICES RENDERED BY RTP FOR PROMOTION

CHQ of our union had submitted a memorandum to Hon.Minister of State for Communication & IT on 29.12.10 in which we sought settlement of RTP issue hanging over the decades with the new dimension. Based on our submission, the Department has now called for details from all Circles vide its letter No.44-1/2011-SPN dated 13.01.2011. Copy is published here for information of concerned members and Divisional Secretaries who should ensure that names of all RTPs are sent to the Circle Office by the Divisional Superintendents and we should not leave any stone unturned in the case of counting of past services to the ex RTPs

CONGRATULATION AND WELCOME TO NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF GANDHINAGAR DIVISION

Divisional Conference of Gandhinagar division was held at Nagar palika Parishad, Sector 11, Gandhinagar on 06.02.2011. Com.R.N.Patel, Com. N.B.Gol and Com. S.D.Cristian were elected as President, Divisional Secretary and Treasurer. A list showing names of all executive committee members is published here. We all give a warm welcome to the newly elected body and assure full co operation by the Circle Union in resolving problems of members.

MINUTES OF FOUR MONTHLY MEETING DATED 04.02.2011 HELD AT CIRCLE OFFICE AHMEDABAD

Four Monthly meeting was held at Committee room of C.O.Ahmedabad on 04.02.2011. Minutes of the meeting is published here. It is requested to provide feed back on each item if any reply recorded by the administration side is found inadequate or incorrect. So far the item regarding problems on account of old systems, nonworking printers, want of AMC/Licensed version of anti virus, non condemnation of outdated hardware etc concerns, the administration side has assured that if any detail given for any particular office, the problem will be settled. If any office is having acute problem about functioning of computer systems and the same is not settled at Divisional level, it is requested to bring to the notice of the Circle union for representation at appropriate level. It is also noticeable that in reply to item regarding provision of fuel expense to System Administrators for local journey, it is replied that the concerned official has to obtain pre or post facto approval of their tour program or projected movement, for reimbursement of fuel expenses as demanded. All S.A.s are requested to get the reimbursement as per this reply by the Circle Administration and if any problem persists, C/S should be consulted. Many members may not be knowing that the number of items to be taken in Four Monthly meeting is restricted to three for each union and therefore we have to write letters on most of the items. However, it is in your hand to keep Circle union running and striving for settlement of various types of problems at divisional level which normally remain unsettled due to communication gap. Circle Administration is also quite affirmative on justified matters but if we expect settlement we have to put up our problems in proper manner i.e. accurate details and feedback before them. Suggestion/ Communication from any member will be appreciated.

MINUTES OF BIMONTHLY MEETING OF RAJKOT REGION HELD ON 07.02.2011

Here, copy of Minutes of Bimonthly meeting of Rajkot region is published for information of members and to make them aware that we take each and every item requiring action at Regional/Circle administration. Some of the Divisional Secretaries are very much active for sending problems of their divisions and some are required to be more careful and active about it. For keeping Circle union working hard, divisional union representatives are always invited. As now we put all news of Circle/Divisional union activities on this blog open without hiding anything, each members may also contribute their knowledge, information and suggestions by communicating with the Circle Secretary under intimation of their Divisional union.

Date of meeting about rule 38 transfer changed

Circle secretary later on came to knew that he has to attend a disciplinary case in other department on 26th itself hence the date for meeting for discussing rule 38 case is revived as 24th. No change in time and place. All should come with copies of all relevant papers & representation to union.

A meeting organized by circle union to understand representations of employees complaining about injustice in rule 38 transfer applications.

A meeting called for hearing problems and representations of those employees who believe that there is injustice to them in pending Rule 38 transfer application, is organized on 26/02/2011 at Vatva I.E . Post office at 16:30 hrs. onwards. All contends are requested to attend with full detail, Zerox copies of all concern papers and detail representation to the union. After hearing them, a representation will be made to the administration only for justified cases.

CIRCLE SECRETARY IS ON TOUR

P3 Circle Secretary leaded by com. P R Rathod President and accomplished by Com. S k Vaishanav Asst. Circle Secretary, Com Sharad Terraiya Circle President P4, Com. R S Maleek Circle Secretary P4, Com. Mahida Dy. Circle Secretary P4, Com. S C John Circle Secretary Administrative wing and Com. M P John Circle Secretary R3 is on tour to Thekkadi ( kerala ) for attending seminar and work shop. A series of lecturers will be very useful for understanding height of trade union activity and contemporary a detail report in this regard will be published later on.

CASE FOR REPAIRS OF LIFTS OF JUNAGADH HPO BUILDING TAKEN BY CENTRAL HEAD QUARTERS WITH THE DIRECTORATE

Since the building of Junagadh HPO was constructed, two lifts never worked for more than two three months and during first 5 years too much expenditure was made for repairs but unfortunately none of these lifts are in working order for more then ten years and this is a big problem for the employees working on the 3rd and 4th floor also senior citizens has to avoid coming to the office of the SPO Junagadh for any purpose. The Divisional Secretary had requested the General Secretary CHQ New Delhi for taking up this issue with the directorate and accordingly the issue has now been taken. Scanned copy of the letter of CHQ is published here.

BIMONTHLY MEETING OF RAJKOT REGION HELD ON 07.02.2011

Bimonthly meeting of Rajkot region was held at the office of the PMG Rajkot on 07.02.11 at 15.00 hrs. Now we have started to take important items in writing for creating a record and seeking action and progress report from the administrative side. Off course, in light mood, the officers told to take few less items and we also, in the same mood, sought less pressure on employees by divisional heads in the name of regional office. The meeting was held in peaceful, cordial and encouraging atmosphere. In spite of over burden work and responsibilities of three posts of PMGs, Lt. Col. D.K.S.Chauhan Hon. PMG and also Shri. B.P.Sarangi Hon. D.P.S. contributed full time and opportunity for discussion on all items by representatives of all wings of NFPE. The meeting was attended by Com.S.T.Teraiya Circle President P.IV, Com.Rashmin Purohit C/S P.III, Com. R.S.Malek C/S P.IV, Com.S.K.Vaishnav Asst.C/S P.III, Com.Dave Office bearer of AIPEDE Union etc. Agenda of this meeting shows items taken for discussion. The scanned copy of the same is given here. As soon as a copy with replies will be received, it will also be published. Suggestions from all divisional secretaries are always invited and honoured.

Items of Agenda for four monthly meeting with NFPE Union dated 04.02.2011

This meeting was attended by C/S, Com.S.K.Vaishnav Asst C/S, Com.S.T.Teraiya Circle President and Org.G/S (CHQ) P.IV, Com.R.S.Malek C/S P.IV, Com.Dayabhai Patel Vice President and D/S Mahesana AIPEDE Union besides representatives from R.3, R.4 and AIPAEU. Com.S.C.John C/S AIPAEU was the senior most representative guiding us in discussions on various matter. The scanned copy of the items is furnished for information of the members. As and when copy with replies will be received, it will be published.

This is the minutes on agenda of items for the previous four monthly meeting held at the office of the CPMG Gujarat Circle, on 25.08.2010.

FOUR MONTHLY MEETING WILL BE HELD ON 04.02.11

Four Monthly Meeting will be held at the Office of Hon.CPMG at Ahmedabad on 04.02.11. The agenda submitted earlier was published on this blog for information of members. Com.Rashmin Purohit will attend his first four monthly meeting as a Circle Secretary. Details of the meeting will be brought to the notice of members on 04.02.11 on this blog.

There are so many issues taken on agenda, several items taken in correspondence but awaiting response of C.O., problems and inequality in the matter of MACP in regions, delay in convening DPCs for LSG, HSG II and I cadre, inappropriate identification of offices in Postmaster's cadre etc. As many as possible items will be discussed with the administration for in the hunt for solutions.

SPECIAL MEETING WITH HON.PMG ON AMRELI ISSUE

Amreli issue discussed earlier in this corner is not mere struggle against any individual Postmaster or other incumbent. It is a case of real scenario emerging as a result of undue pressure for showing glittering performance in Arrow Project offices in particular. Com.K.B.Barot Ex. C/S also remained present with Com.Rashmin Purohit C/S in the Special meeting. on 01.02.11 at the office of Hon.P.M.G Vadodara. Shri.S.T.Teraiya Circle President P.IV and Org.G/S (CHQ), Shri.M.P.Mangrolia D/S AIPEU P.III, K.A.Kanada President PIII, Shri. Gondia D/S P.IV, B.K.Trivedi D/S NUPE, A.J.Pandya President NUPE were also present.

It was discussed with Hon.PMG that it is quite irregular to suppress subordinate staff to pass wrong remarks on undelivered articles or unpaid EMOs just with an intention to show good performance. It was also explained that forcing to make fictitious signature of addressees is also a serious irregularity.

It was very much stimulating to hear words from Hon PMG who said that in any case, we must insist that we reach at the destination of the addressee but it is not at all practicable to expect all of them to be present or receiving their articles. There is nothing wrong if, after all efforts, any article remains undelivered because of genuine reasons.

It is expected that Amreli issue will be settled soon.

We would like to see a circular from R.O. containing instructions to Postmasters and off course, Divisional heads to ensure harmony and exchange of sweet dialogues in the office for any instructions to subordinate staff and to avoid vicious approach.

MACP IN VADODARA REGION : JUST FEW DAYS AHEAD

It was known at the time of visiting R.O. Vadodara on 01.02.11 that cases for most of divisions has already been settled and remaining will also be settled in next few days.

At the time of informal meeting on other issue, C/S expressed thanks to Lt. Col. Shri. D.K.S.Chauhan, Hon.P.M.G. for his affirmative response in the matter.

Let us wait for some time.

BIMONTHLY MEETING OF RAJKOT REGION ON 07.02.11

Bimonthly meeting of Rajkot region will be held at 15.00 hrs on 07.02.11 at the office of the Postmaster General, Rajkot. Agenda for items from staff side has been given earlier and discussions will be made on them besides several other informal discussions based on information received from divisional secretaries. Any Divisional Secretary suggesting any genuine point for informal discussion with administration may convey to Com. S.K.Vaishnav Asst C/S and if any D/S desires to meet C/S may come to Rajkot on the day if convenient.

PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY ORGANISED BY AIPEU GROUP-C AT BHAVNAGAR

Bhavnagar division : sets examples for other divisions

A grand ceremony was organized by AIPEU Gr.C Bhavnagar division for prize distribution to the children of Postal Employees of Group.C cadre on 30.01.11. The occasion was graded by presence of Shri.Sureshbhai Buch – a senior and prominent leader in Bank union, Shri. Subhashbhai Bhatt and Shri. Pareshbhai Trivedi – prominent educationalists, Shri.B.A.Dave- Bhishma Pitamaha of trade union movement in postal department in Bhavnagar division, Shri.K.B.Barot- Ex. Working President (CHQ) and Ex.C/S P.III, Sharadbhai Teraiya- Org. G/S (CHQ) P.IV, Shri.S.P.Hariyani SPO Bhavnagar, S/Shri.Rashmin Purohit C/S P.III, K.B.Chudasama Asst C/S P.III and so many retired officers.

The function was mainly for prize awards to students with merit No. 1 to 3 in all standards. It was noticeable that all children present in the hall were given some prize. Such function is very well organized every year in this division and mainly the staff contributes for expenditure for the same.Felicitation of retired employees was also done in the function.

The function was outstanding as the big hall was packed with presence of family members of Group.C staff of the division who enjoyed very delicious lunch in the end of the program.

It is suggested that in the night every year when such function is organized, a cultural program like musical night can be arranged with little cost or free.

Bhavnagar is always having its great traditions and power of unity. We salute comrades of this division for doing well in the leadership of Com. Prakash Rathod Circle President. The program was memorable.

AMRELI H.O. : BLACK SHADOW ON THE BACK OF ACHIEVEMENT AND AWARDS

Peaceful agitation program of ‘Dharna’ goes on at Amreli. Staff of Amreli HO hue and cry together and struggle to get rid of undue pressure, abusing language and monarchy of the local administration. It was very encouraging episode to observe that members of two unions set together, brought their Circle Secretaries and other leaders on one carpet and all were shouting slogans of ‘Kamdar Ekta-Jindabad’ in in one voice in front of the Post Office.

Com.Prakash Rathod Circle President AIPEU Gr.C, S.T.Teraiya Org. Gen. Secretary (CHQ) & Circle President P.IV, Rashmin Purohit CS AIPEU Gr.C, R.N.Parmar CS NAPE Gr.C, R.S.Malek CS AIPEU P.IV, S.K.Vaishnav and K.B.Chudasama Asst.CS P.III, Parmar Circle Treasurer NAPE, K.A.Kanada Dnl President and M.P.Mangrolia D/S, B.K.Trivedi DS NAPE and A.J.Pandya President NAPE and members of both unions in big number set on dharna on the evening after office hours at Amreli on 27.01.11. All staff members were present and they directed the leaders in one voice to strongly represent their complaint against rude behaviour, abusing languate and undue pressure by the Postmaster.

When we personally talked with staff regarding details of their complaints, the real picture was unveiled. It was very much shocking to know following facts:

The PM forces postman staff to put signature of addressees to show 100% delivery and keep articles with themselves till the addressee meet them and take delivery. In other words, forged signatures are taken! Postman staff is not allowed to go home till articles are delivered by hook or kook. Postmaster herself also put her signature as recipient of articles and shows as delivered! In case of some EMO of Widows pension or old age pension, wrong remarks as ‘left’ are passed to show no EMO as pending!! Postman staff is called back even after 20.00 hrs and go for delivery if some addressee is available after that time!! PM speaks unparliamentarily and use abusing (unquotable here) language. When an inquiry was held against PM in the matter of complaint against her by staff, all staff has given written statements confirming above said facts. But unfortunately no action has been taken to put curb on such attitude and even a warning is not given for correction. This picture shows that everyone in the administration side is running for achieving such statistics that may satisfy their higher officer. For satisfactory statistics, The PM forces to put forged signature too!! She herself receives articles on behalf of several addressees!! She may be going to deliver at the doorstep of addressee!! Why??? Postmasters are invisibly compelled to show fictitious but glittering figures. Then awards are given!! This is a black shadow behind achievement and awards. Better counseling is the requirement of the day

We thank Shri.M.R.Trivedi who was out of head quarter and busy till 21.30 hrs in RPLI work in village but spared time for representatives of both unions and provided a space for healthy discussion. We presented some proposed solutions and we are hopeful that he will settle the issue. We requested him to refer to the written statements of staff of Amreli HO and ensure that a correct report is sent to the office of Postmaster General so that the pressure of doing forged signatures and objectionable behaviour can be put to notice of the higher officers which may surely justify resentment of agitating staff.

Copies of all such statements and inquiry report have been called for under RTI Act. On receipt of them it will be put to notice of regional office that under psychosis of showing fictitious but attractive figures, Postmasters go to any extent. Circle union also requests other divisions to inform it in their divisions anything is being done beyond rules and such harshness. A healthy and suggestive representation will be made to higher authorities for constructive and corrective action.

It is also expected that the SPO Amreli would make further report to the Regional office after referring to written statements and take action to the extent to which he is empowered as a head of the division.

It is interesting to know here that the Postal Staff College of India, Ghaziabad has organized an interaction programme with the 16 Senior Administrative Grade Officers likely to be promoted to HAG (Chief PMG) on 19.01.2011 from 1430 hours on the topic of “Staff issues in Transformation of India Post”. Com. K. V. Sridharan, General Secretary and Com. D. Theyagarajan, Secretary General FNPO was invited to have interaction on the topic for free and frank discussion to arrive at some agreed solution to the issues concerned. Com. K. V. Sridharan, General Secretary has taken 40 minutes on the following issues which were well received by the senior officers of the department. The gist of his presentation on the problems existing in Project Arrow offices and other modernization programme is furnished below for the notice of our members.

The following issues are not attended or not cared resulting failure in the object of the project arrow and this require immediate correction.

(1) Project Arrow is fine but not succeeded due to operational inefficiency in the absence of adequate staff.

(2) Staffs are compelled to furnish fictitious statistics that become a demoralizing factor.

(3) Project Arrow inspection team guided the offices to enter only the paid MOs relating to Family pension, Old Age pension etc. as MOs received for delivery just to show 100% delivery.

(4) In adequate supply of Computer peripherals, accessories and no power to the Postmaster to incur any expenditure for urgent natures. Inadequacy of printers and almost condemned servers with slow pace available in many Project Arrow offices.

(5) Inadequate personnel deployed for trouble shooting like Systems Administrators to attend the faults.

(6) Even antivirus soft wares are not provided in many circles like Orissa to the computers. There are no proper AMCs. For Generators also there is no AMC and many of them are out of order.

(7) Unscientific fixation of last receipt time. The last receipt should be before 1500 hours. No article should be kept under deposit or shown as delivered or redirected to other town SOs to ensure 100% delivery.

(8) Bar codes to Speed Post articles are sub standard. Duplication of scanning of Speed Post articles must be avoided. The power of RAM should be increased, Spare & Additional accessories must be provided to all offices.

(9) The present measurement of KPI uniform to all offices right from HSG-I to single handed offices is incorrect. This will demotivate the bigger offices where there are chances of return of articles.

(10) The provision of alternative mail route as provided in the blue book and vested with the divisional superintendents for effective conveyance of mails is not at all adhered anywhere. Only the DMSL is adhered. The provision of Citizen Charters D + 2 is not maintained.

(11) Citizen Charter’s meetings should be conducted as post office levels by divisional heads. So that the public can ventilate their pleasure and displeasure in the presence of concerned Postmasters.

(12) There are contrary in citizen’s Charter and norms fixed by the Department. For example for registration of Savings Certificate, it is 10 mts per registration as per the norms. Where as it is 7 minutes per certificate as per citizen charters. There should not be difference in norms.

(13) Now settlement of SB claims in finally vested with Postmasters. The time limit as per citizen charter & KPI disturbed the practicability in disposal of claims.

(14) PPF & Savings certificates involve more time. They should not be brought under multipurpose Savings Bank Counters. Separate counters must be there. No other work other than Savings Bank should be added in the Multi purpose Savings Bank Counters.

(15) Postmasters posted in the project arrow offices must be given with systems training so that they can trouble shoot the minor cases if it warrants avoiding dislocation.

(16) There is no security or no queue facilities in Project Arrow phase I & II offices. It resulted in unwarranted arguments to decide who the first customer is. There is no safety.

(17) The enhancement of counter working hours without realizing the difficulties to 7 hours in many places forced the PO to keep open the office beyond working hours. The physical strain of sitting continuously for 7 hours before counter in computer has not been taken note of. This inhuman decision frustrated the employees much.

(18) Entrusting the undelivered articles to PRI (P), directing the Postman to deliver even registered letter to neighbour or any one, compelling the postmen to obtain mobile number of addresses, collecting authorization letters etc, issuing chare sheets without studying the realities are resulted in setback. Mere policing will not yield desired results. Better counseling is the requirement of the day.

(19) Frequent statements, compelling the Postmaster to check e-mails 3 to 4 times, furnishing report once in a hour – All these adversely affected his supervisory’ duties and the time is being wasted only in collecting such information and forwarding them.

(20) Non updating the soft wares. The patches for Foreign Post revised rates not dispatched till today. In Delhi, no MPCM is having the facility of booking of VP articles under concessional rates for printed books.

(21) The e-mo software is now over leaded. Many paid e-mos are now shown as unpaid. The System Administrators are compelled to clear the mistakes. Before introducing the software, the capacity must be assessed properly.

(22) If LAN/WAN/Broad Band does not function, the PMs are compelled to go other offices to send reports, Accounts & MIS etc.

(23) No doubt, it is feel good outside. But inside, still old furniture etc to delivery staff and other staff. When the project is taken, it should be for all.

(24) Unnecessary calling of explanations from the Postmaster and take notice of their lapses for non extraction of Speed Post net data on account of operation errors.

(25) Practically there is no counting of unaccountable articles. Average and incorrect figures are furnished. This should be deleted from DET.

(26) Series of letters & e-mail received on SB transfer, claims & closures. Scores will be deducted in KPI. This demotivates the staff.

(27) Many local instructions are issued daily confusing the operative staff. Sequential day ending process has been changed twice in many circles.

(28) EMO software again proved as half baked with various bugs which required huge rectification. Soft wares are not able to deal such huge data. 2.5 lakhs e-mos were shown as unpaid which were booked 1 year before.

(29) Handling of plenty of soft wares and multi log in by single user causing tiresome and often failures resulting chain of distress to the PAs and supervisors.

(30) Virtually there is no help from the regional office except questioning; Remote assistance is the best way for trouble shooting.

hal-chal in Gujarat Circle : Brief details

Tour program of Circle Union:

Circle Secretary along with Com.S.K.Vaishnav Asst. C/S and Com. S.T.Taraiya Circle President P.IV visited Mahesana, Banaskantha Patan and Amreli divisions. The purpose of tour is for strengthening communication with members of all divisions and know their problems personally. Previously several divisions in south Gujarat were visited and yet more divisions will be covered as per mutual convenience.


MAHESANA:


Divisional President and Secretary Com.P.S.Patel and Com.D.R.Patel are quite senior and matured leaders in this division who could guide even Circle Secretary on various points. We met other executive committee members of this division. It was good to hear that the SPO is doing favourable transfers and postings of several officials even in the mid term and such officials are benefited. It is their good luck and let them enjoy. No matter, to which union they belong. It was not good to hear that the SPO himself is under order of reversion and enjoying powers of transfers with free hands and does not consider genuine cases awaiting his response since long. The policy of Circle Union is clear that it would always seek for transparency and impartiality and will raise voice in writing, without any prejudice and pressure, against cases of repeated injustice or exaggeration in use of powers. A representation has been sent to Circle Office in the matter.


BANASKANTHA:



At Palanpur, Com.Bhatol D/S Com. Desai and team are working quite positively in the division and doing so many constructive works by availing co operation of divisional administration, as noticed by all of us. There are no big problems in this division. Shri.H.C.Joshi ASPO is also very practical and playing a positive role to bridge union and administration which is utmost necessity in this era. We all want our department to progress, increase revenue, uplift public services, implement various projects and these all things can be done by positive and constructive relations with each other. There is also a nice cultural program on 26th, in which all employees shall enjoy food and fun with family. Here some alteration in placing computers, wiring, seating arrangement etc is required in Palanpur HO. I hope this would be done in some days. There is a big conference hall in HPO building. Staff should use it for small family functions.

PATAN:

This is a very small and peaceful division. The PM Shri. Desai gave warm welcome to us. He is Divisional President of NAPE. We started with a cup of tea offered by him. Shri.K.M.Desai ASP is also sweet and co operative to staff, as we noticed. We met Shri.D.P.Rajput SPO with Com.R.J.Patel D/S and Com.Akhani. In this division also there are no major problems requiring any intervention by the Circle union. Off course, we visited a TSO in which there is no toilet facility and female employees are working here. They do not seriously complain because on completion of tenure at HO they need to get local transfer here. The door of a space like bathroom is also broken. It requires urgent repairs. the D/S will immediately write a letter to SPO. He will surely do needful in few days. In this division, a survey of Computer systems is required to be made to know how many PCs/printers are really not working properly and require condemnation even if History sheets are not available for one or other reasons.

AMRELI:

In this division, the staff of Amreli HO works very hard to achieve maximum speed and accuracy in work but the Postmaster understands that this is done only because of her suppressive and rude attitude with staff. In last February also, the staff belonging to AIPEU as well as NAPE had complained about such approach of PM and we had already met the SPO and discussed the issue. The problems were increasing and therefore representation was also made to Hon.PMG and Hon.DPS in last bi monthly meeting of Rajkot region. Com.M.P.Mangrolia D/S, Com. Kanada and Com.Gondia (P.IV) were also present in that meeting. There was no improvement in the approach of PM and no action by the administration and therefore resentment was prevailing in whole staff which resulted in to a notice of joint agitation by AIPEU and NAPE. This is a welcome step taken by unionists of Amreli division to set example to all other divisions also that when a common problem is there, they should sit together, struggle together, strengthen the voice togather and when they all are working like "one" a real "Kamdar Ekta" is established and it is always successful. On 24th, representatives of both unions accompanied by C/S AIPEU Gr.C and Circle President AIPEU P.IV met Hon.DPS Rajkot who heard them and told that the matter will be decided by Hon. PMG. The C/S expressed that we are never in favour of any lack of productivity and hardship in public services but when nobody hears voice, democratic rights of agitation has to be availed. The divisional units of both unions were advised to restrict their "dharna" etc program in 'off duty hours'. It is hoped that some solution will be sorted out by active role of SPO Amreli who had told representatives of both unions that he is also recommending action against the PM. This is not a very big issue and it is expected to be resolved shortly. We request comrades of Amreli division not to loose passions and do nothing which may adversely effect work of office because they are number one and that is because of their hard work irrespective of mass differences with the PM. Be positive, results will be positive. We salute unity of staff of both unions in this division.

JUNAGADH:

It was shocking that the SPO issued a circular that all offices should be kept open on the national holiday of 26th January, attendance and work will be checked by the ASPO and all should give replies to them and if any office is not kept open, departmental action will be taken against responsible SPMs !!!! When all offices/ units of Private and Public sectors are celebrating the National Holiday, how an officer gives order to keep office open and working on National Holidy and enforce attendance of staff including Group D officials, in writing with harshness and threaten of action? Immediately C/S contacted on phone and the officer was ready to exchange date from 26 to 30. We understand that we have to work hard, sit extra hours, come on sundays when needed and we all are co operating administration in all divisions by coming in office voluntarily on sundays also but this should not mean that we have no voice even in case of victimization or undue pressure. The matter will be orally discussed with the higher authorities. It is also circulated by the SPO that if all cases of minus balance are not settled by crucial date of 31.01.11, he will recover whole amount involved in such cases from pay of SPMs and charge the amount as Unclassified Payments and settle the cases in that way!!! It is easy to understand that if minus balance is on account of lacuna of some employee/s the amount can be recovered from them but if some one else has committed mistake so many year back, how the amount can be recovered from the pay of existing SPM. It is ridiculous and illogical to make such statement publicly. Such undue suppression creates depression and resentment in hard working and faithful employees. As a part of affirmative management, we expect better treatment.

CIRCLE SECRETARY WILL VISIT MEHSANA DIVISION ON 20.01.11

As proposed by Com.D.R.Patel D/S, the Circle Secretary will visit Mehsana division on 20.01.11. In this division, there are constantly prevailing certain problems which will be discussed with members and suitable representation shall be prepared. C/S will also try to visit neighbouring divisions if possible. Members of Mehsana division are free to call C/S on 9427208408 if they want to convey any problem/suggestion but can not remain present on the working day on 20.01.11.

Com.S.K.Vaishnav Asst C/S will also accompany C/S through out the tour.

FRUITFUL BIMONTHLY MEETING OF VADODARA REGION HELD ON 17.01.2011

Bimonthly Meeting of Vadodara region was held on 17.01.2011. Lt.Col.D.K.S.Chauhan Hon. PMG Vadodara, in the begining conveyed few words to welcome all representatives and inspite of his tight time schedule, heard all representatives very peacefully and gave positive response. C/S conveyed very briefly that his main concern is about clearance of MACP in the region. There are two types of cases, first the cases which are not problematic and clear, should be immediatly considered. Secondly, the cases of pending representations for upgradation of ACR from 'Average' to 'Good', for the purpose of opening doors for such employees for getting ACP, requires positive consideration. In the end of discussions Hon.PMG assured to positively consider all such pending cases. It is expected that within next 3 weeks, issue of MACP in the region will be settled. Com.S.M.Patel and Com. C.D.Thakor were also present in the meeting.

SPECIAL THANKS TO SENIOR COMRADE S.S.VAISHYA

Circle Secretary was attending AIC at Alandi (Pune) for the first time as a C/S and obviously requiring valuable guidance from senior experienced comrade in view of various aspects to be dealt with. Com.K.B.Barot Ex.C/S was unwell and could not attend. One month ago, C/S had requested Com.S.S.Vaishya to attend AIC. Accordingly he attended and remained continuously present through out days and did not even go for side seeing when other comrades moved out. He was not unhappy even when accommodation arrangements could not be made in time for him.He provided valuable help and assistance, using his long experience, for which Circle Union conveys special thanks to Com.S.S.Vaishya and wishes him long, healthy and peaceful life.

A HISTORICAL AIC AT ALANDI (PUNE)

A historical AIC was held at Alandi (Pune) during 9-12 January. The discussions by leaders on various contamporary issues including Cadre Restructuring, Postmaster's Cadre and so many important issues were very important and useful to all delegates attending from all over the country. It was also prestigious to note that the hall was house full through out the proceedings of the conference and a number of delegates were allowed to express their views and suggestions on various issues and resolutions.The details about the AIC will be published in the website of CHQ as well as NFPE.

The delegates from Gujarat had to avail private accommodation at different guest houses at Alandi and Pune and the Circle Secretary, inspite of his utmost desire, could not gather them all at one place for discussions. However those who met in the ground of AIC place were off course in contact but a meeting as earlier intended, could not be convened. Some of the delegates faced pains and trouble in getting accomodation but Circle Secretary was helpless in the matter because there was no availability of accomodation to the satisfaction of delegates.

However, all other arrangements were superb and we congratulate team of Maharashtra Circle under leadership of Senior Com. B.G.Tamhankar and Com.Mangesh Parab for hosting a grand successful AIC.

This time no representative from Gujarat Circle could be taken in the executive body of CHQ. Gujarat Circle congratulates newly elected body under leadership of Com.M.Krishnan as President, Com.K.V.Shridharan as General Secretary and Com. Balvindar singh as Financial Secretary.

Children Education Allowance Scheme – Clarification

No. 12011/08/2010-Estt (AL)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P. G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training) http://persmin.gov.in/WriteReadData/Estt/12011_08_2010-Estt.-AL.pdf
New Delhi, the 30th December, 2010
Office Memorandum
Sub: - Children Education Allowance Scheme – Clarification
Subsequent of issue of this Department OM No. 12011/3/2008-Estt (Allowance) dated 02.09.2008 and clarificatory OMs dated 11.11.2008, 23.11.2009 and OM No. 12011/16/2009-(Allowance) dated 13/11/2009 on the Children Education Allowance (CEA) Scheme, this Department has been receiving references from various Departments, seeking further clarifications. The doubts raised are clarified as under: -
Whether CEA is admissible to a Government Servant who ceases to be in service due to retirement, discharge, dismissal or removal from service in the course of an academic year?
CEA/hostel subsidy shall be admissible till the end of the academic year in which the Government Servant ceases to be in service due to retirement, discharge, dismissal or removal from service in the course of an academic year.
The payment shall be made by the office in which the Govt. servant worked prior to these events and will be regulated by the other conditions laid down under CEA scheme
Whether Children of a Government servant who dies while in service are still eligible for reimbursement under the new CEA scheme?
If a Govt. servant dies while in service, the Children Education Allowance or hostel subsidy shall be admissible in respect of his/her children subject to observance of other conditions for its grant provided the wife/husband of the deceased is not employed in service of the Central Govt., State Government, Autonomous Body PSU, Semi-Government Organization such as Municipality. Port Trust Authority or any other organization partly or fully funded by the Central Govt./State Governments. In such cases the CEA/Hostel Subsidy shall be payable to the children till such time the employee would have actually received the same, subject to the condition that other terms and other conditions are fulfilled. The payment shall be made by the office in which the Govt. servant was working prior to this death and will be regulated by the other conditions laid down under CEA scheme.
Whether any upper age limit of the children has been prescribed for claiming CEA? Whether CEA can be allowed in case of children studying through “Correspondence or Distance Learning”? If so the age limit prescribed for the same.
The upper age limit for disabled children has been set at the age of 22 years. In the case of other children the age limit will now be 20 years or till the time of passing 12th class whichever is earlier. Cases where reimbursement have been already made, in respect of children above this age may not be reopened. It has also been decided that CEA may henceforth be allowed in case of children studying through “Correspondence or Distance Learning’ subject to other condition prescribed.
What is the definition of the terms two sets of uniform’ which occur in para 1(e) of our O.M. dated 02.09.08. What is the definition of ‘one set of shoes”?
It is clarified that “one set of shoes’ would mean one pair of shoes and ‘two sets of uniform’ would mean two sets of uniform prescribed by the school in which the child is studying. A set of uniform will include all items of clothing prescribed for a day, as uniform by the school Reimbursement may be allowed for two sets of such uniform irrespective of the colours/winter/summer/PT uniform.
What is the definition of ‘station’ for the purpose of hostel subsidy?
It is clarified that for the purpose of hostel subsidy. Station would be demarcated by the first three digits of the PIN Code of the area where the Government Servant is posted and/or residing’. The first three digits of the PIN Code indicate a Revenue District.
Whether fee paid to organization / institutions other than the school or fee paid to the private tutors for purposes mentioned in para 1(e) of the OM dated 2.9.2008 is reimbursable
No. it is clarified that the term ‘fee’ contained in the para 1 (e) of the OM dated 2.9.2008 would mean the fee charged by the school directly from the student
Sd/-
(Smmi R. Nakra)
Director (P&A)

MODEL RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF UPPER DIVISION CLERK

NO. AB- 140 17/32/2009-Estt. (RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
New Delhi
Dated 29" December, 20 10
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: - Model RRs for the post of Upper Division Clerk
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The Model RRs for the post of Upper Division Clerk issued in this Department OM No. AB 140 17173107-Estt.(RR) dated 18" December, have been reviewed in the light of 6" CPC recommendations on revision of pay scales, instructions issued by this Department, etc. Accordingly, the revised Model Recruitment Rules for the same are enclosed as Annexure to this Office Memorandum.

2. Ministries / Departments may review the existing rules and notify the revised rules conforming to the Model Recruitment Rules. These may also be forwarded to all autonomous statutory bodies for adoption. The Ministry of Home Affairs are also requested to forward these Model RRs to the UT Administrations for appropriate action.

3. Hindi version will follow,
Sd/-
(Smita Kumar)
Director (Estt.I)
Tel. 2309 2479

DoP SEEKING TO COMPUTERISE ALL POST OFFICES BY 2012-END

Vadodara, Jan 8 (PTI) Department of Post is seeking to computerise all the 1.55 lakh post offices in the country by the end of 2012, said Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Sachin Pilot today.

Pilot was talking to reporters after launching 3G services in seven cities of Gujarat through video conferencing here.

He said that of 1,55,015 post offices in the country, only 12,604 have been computerised so far, and Department of Posts aims to computerise the rest by the end of 2012.

Talking about telecom network, he said that only the government-owned companies such as BSNL were putting up infrastructure and providing connectivity in the remote areas, or Naxalism affected areas such as Jharkhand.

For facilitating e-governance in Gujarat, the Department of Information Technology, Government of India is contributing Rs 91.

Source: PTI

MODIFIED ASSURED CAREER. PROGRESSION SCHEME (MACPS)

No.35034/3/2008.Estt.(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Establishment (D)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 24Ih December. 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Modified Assured Career. Progression Scheme (MACPS) for the Central Government Civilian Employees - Extension of the benefits to Officers ofHAG Scale of Rs.67,000-79,000

Reference is invited to the Department of Personnel & Training's O.M. of even number dated the 19th May, 2009, wherein the financial upgradation under the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) has been allowed upto the highest grade pay of Rs.12000 in the Pay Band 4. Consequent upon introduction of the new HAG scale of Rs. 67,000-79,000 in replacement of Rs. 37,400-67000 with grade pay of Rs. 12000 in PB-4, it is clarified that the benefits of financial upgradation under the MACPS shall be available to aforementioned HAG scale also.

2. All Ministries/Departments may give wide circulation to the contents of this O.M. for general guidance and appropriate action in the matter.

3. Hindi version would follow
Sd/-
(Smita Kumar)
Director (Estt.I)
Tel.No.23092479
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REVISION OF GUIDELINES FOR FRAMING/AMENDMENT/RELAXATION

No. An 1401 71481201 0-Estt..(RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

New Delhi the 31" December, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Revision of guidelines for framing I amendment I relaxation of Recruitment
Rules.

The undersigned is directed to state that instructions on framing I amendment of Recruitment Rules were issued in a consolidated form in this Department's OM No. AB. 14017112187-Estt. (RR) dated 18.3.1988. Subsequently, a number of orders and clarifications have been issued on the subject.

2. The existing instructions have been reviewed in consultation with UPSC and consolidated in the form of "Guide lines on framing/amendment/relaxation of recruitment rules", a copy of which is enclosed. The number and the date of original OM has been referred in the relevant instructions for easy reference to the context. The Guidelines on framing/amendment/relaxation of recruitment rules along with the relevant instructions and existing model RRs are available on the DoPT website www.persmin.nin.in in the dynamic form of Handbook on Recruitment Rules, 2010. This Department would continue to update these instructions from time to time.

2. Hindi Version will follow.

Sd/
(Smita Kumar)
Director (E-I) Tel: 23092479

DEPARTMENT RELEASED ORDERS ON STEPPING UP OF PAY

No. 1-9/2010-PCC
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Pay Commission Cell
Dated – 05.01.2011
To,

All Heads of the Circles

Subject: - Stepping up of pay of the promotee senior with direct recruited junior appointed on or after 01.01.2006

This is regarding stepping of pay of promote senior with reference to direct recruit junior appointed after 01.01.2006.

2. The issue was examined in this office and referred to Ministry of Finance for clarification. Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure Legal Cell vide U.O. No. 18/28/2010-Legal dated 29.12.2010 has clarified that the stepping up of pay of the promote senior with direct recruited junior appointed on or after 01.01.2006 may be agreed to subject to fulfillment of the following conditions: -

(a) Stepping up of the basic pay of seniors can be claimed only in the case of those cadres which have an element of direct recruitment and in cases where a directly recruited junior is actually drawing more basic pay than the seniors. In such cases, the basic pay of the seniors will be stepped up with reference to the basic pay of the directly recruited junior provided they belong to the same seniority list for all purposes.

(b) Further, government servants cannot claim stepping up of their revised basic pay with reference to entry pay in the revised pay structure for direct recruits appointed on or after 01.01.2006 as laid down in Section II of part A of First Schedule to the CCS (RP) Rules, 2008, if their cadre does not have an element of direct recruitment or in cases where no junior is drawing basic pay higher than them.

(c) Stepping up of pay of the seniors in accordance with the present advice of this Department shall not be applicable in cases where direct recruits have been granted advance increment at the time of recruitment.

3. The issues prevailing in the Circle may be decided as per above clarifications.

Sd/-
(Surender Kumr)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)--

LET US MEET IN AIC AT ALANDI (PUNE)

Dear Comrades,

Circle Secretary is leaving tonight (06.01.11) for attending Central Working Committee and AIC at Alandi (Pune). All deligates and visitors of Gujarat Circle are requested to quietly obtain their accomodation and other arrangements made for us at the place. All D/S will fill up form provided by CHQ and hand over on the first day. All are requested to immediately credit Delegation fee and there should be no escaping from this responsibility. We are sure, this AIC will be very important for all of us particularly when the department is introducing various projects and restructuring of Cadres and when we are having so many question marks against Postmaster's Cadre. The representatives who attend AIC will be able to convey brief of proceedings to all members in their divisions. I personally request all delegates to please fully attend debates taking place in the AIC. It will be very useful for you. No delegate should run away for visiting touring spots during business of Conference. You may have seperate time for that purpose and in any case, all of us must remain present through out the day.

Circle Secretary will be available for any help required in connection with any problem. All delegates must report to C/S as soon as they reach the place.

we will also have a small meeting of all representatives of Gujarat at convenient time.

The Bi monthly meeting of Vadodara region is scheduled to be held on 17.01.11. There are so many problems of this region pertaining to MACP, Delay in DPC and Identification of posts in Postmaster's Cadre besides unjustified transfer of union leaders at Vadodara. We hope that this meeting will bring some positive results as the most kind Lt. Col. D.K.S.Chauhan, Hon.PMG has taken over at Vadodara and we have always experienced that he has patiently heard our problems and given justice to the employees.