POSTAL ASSISTANTS SELECTED FOR THE YEAR 2009-10 ARE TO BE APPOINTED WITH AN IN-HOUSE TRAINING BEFORE FORMAL INDUCTION TRAINING

West Bengal Circle Office has circulated a decision of the Postal Directorate, New Delhi, to offer appointment to the selected Postal Assistants against the vacancies for the years 2009-10, with an in-house training without delaying for the formal induction training.
The excerpts from the order of the Directorate circulated under our Circle Office no. Rectt/ R-8/ Direct Quota/ 2009-10 dated 22.11.2010 are reproduced below.

'MOST IMMEDIATE
No. 60-9 / 2010-SPB-I
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi - 110001
Dated 10 November, 2010
To,
All Chief Post Masters General.

Sir / Madam,
.............. at present there is acute shortage of Postal Assistants/ Sorting Assistants (PAs/SAs) in the Circles with the result that many references are received from VIPs pointing out the shortage. Apart from it the issue of shortage of staff is raised in both the Houses of Parliament. ........
2. As per the procedure being followed the candidates selected for appointment of PA / SA after the completion of pre-appointment formalities viz. character and antecedents verification, medical examination and verification of their educational certificates are required to undergo training in PTCs before their services could be utilized. This often causes delay in making the offer of appointments because of nonavailability of seats with the result that they start looking for opportunities elsewhere and ultimately a good percentage of the selected candidates does not become available for appointment and the vacancies remain unfilled.
3. The matter has been considered in the Directorate and it has been decided by the competent authority that the Circles should take immediate action to ensure that the pre-appointment formalities of the candidates are completed at the earliest. In this regard following time-line may be followed :
Declaration of results -------------- by 21.11.2010.
Issue of offer of appointment ...... -------------- by 10.12.2010.
Completion of pre-appointment formalities ------ by 10.02.2011.
Issue of appointment order -------------- by 25.02.2011.
..................................
5. On completion of the pre-appointment formalities in respect of the candidates they may straight away be issued offer of appointment by the Circles. This would motivate them to join as PA/SA immediately. Thereafter when they join they may be deputed for training as soon as the slots become available in the PTCs (Postal Training Center). Pending their training the Circle may issue their posting orders and commence their in house training by chalking out the course as far as possible based on PTC syllabus depending on the resources available with them. ........
.................................
Yours faithfully,
Sd.
(V.C.KAJLA)
Director (SPN)
Copy To: DDG (Training)'
As per the spirit of the above observation by the Directorate, the Circle Union requests all Divisional Secretaries and organisers to closely watch over the progress of the joining procedure so that it is not delayed at any stage. Circle Union will meet the Chief Postmaster General on Wednesday / Thursday with the request to instruct all Divisional Heads clearly and accurately, as some of them have made few correspondences seeking clarifications.
Candidates and their guardians may please keep close contact with our secretaries and try to expedite the verification procedure by contacting respective authorities, if possible.

CHQ Seeks improvement in Postmaster's cadre

Ref: - P/4-1/Postmaster’s Cadre Dated – 09.12.2010
To,
Ms. Radhika Doraisamy
Secretary
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan New Delhi – 110001
Madam,
Sub: - Creation of Post master’s cadre – problem there on in the initial constitution – request consideration.
At the outset, we wish to place on record that we are not against to the introduction of Postmaster’s cadre but seek certain modifications in the interest of staff and service. The following are the few which require your immediate kind attention.
1. At present more than 60% of LSG posts 70% of HSG II posts & HSG I posts in all circles remain unfilled up. As such seeking options from the existing LSG for Post master’s cadre will end with futile results. To off shoot the problems, the following is suggested.
(i) Please cause instructions to fill up all vacant LSG, HSG-II & HSG-I posts either permanently or on adhoc basis and thereafter willingness may be called for among the LSG, HSG-II & HSG-I officials.
(ii) In case if the same is not possible due to recruitment rules, minimum service etc, the officials in MACP I, II & III may be considered in the initial constitution of the Postmaster cadre.
(iii) It may be ensured that at the initial constitution of Postmaster’s cadre, 100% of posts should be filled up among the existing willing officials either on seniority in LSG or MACP or length of PA service. Thereafter, the element of examination may be introduced.
2. All the LSG officials working in Accounts line may be permitted to opt for Postmaster’s cadre since they are entitled to work as Postmaster in HSG-II & HSG-I as per the existing recruitment rules.
3. In the initial constitution of various grades of Postmaster while obtaining option from the existing officials, the requisite minimum service should not be insisted since in many cases the promotions to HSG-II & HSG-I were not accorded in time properly. To cite an example, the adhoc HSG-I is continuing over three years by granting extension once in six months.
4. Similarly, 25% earmarked for HSG-I in Postmaster Group B shall be filled up with the existing HSG I officials without insisting the minimum required service in the initial constitution of the cadre.
5. It is further requested to cause instructions that the opted officials shall be given preference in posting in the same division in case of identified posts are available in the division to avert maximum dislocation in the initial constitution.
Apart from the above, the following improvements may please be considered.
(i) Since the Postmaster Grade-I is supervisory post, it should be elevated to Pay Band II with Grade Pay of Rs.4200/- Similar elevation is required in higher cadre also.
(ii) Since a separate cadre is carved out, 100% of the Senior Postmasters, and Chief Postmasters posts shall also be filled up only among officials in the Postmaster’s cadre only. There is no need for any reservation to other categories other than the Postmaster cadre.
It is requested to arrange a meeting at the earliest with Staff Side to discuss all the points stated above in order to ensure smooth implementation of the scheme, minimize dislocation of staff and more volunteers to the newly carved cadre etc. Unless the above issues are sorted out at the initial constitution, it will have a perennial loss to the employees which will result in resentment only.
It is requested to consider the above and cause appropriate orders at the earliest.
With profound regards,
Yours sincerely,
(K. V. Sridharan)
General Secretary

LIST OF POST IDENTIFIED FOR PM CADRE IN GUJARAT CIRCLE

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--

FIXATION OF PAY OF RE-EMPLOYED PENSIONERS-TREATMENT OF MILITARY SERVICE PAY.

SUB: FIXATION OF PAY OF RE-EMPLOYED PENSIONERS-TREATMENT OF MILITARY SERVICE PAY.

D.G. Posts No. 4-17/2010-PENSION Dated 06.12.2010.

I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Pension and Pensioner's Welfare) O.M. No. 3/19/2009-Estt. Pay II dated 8.11.2010 regarding the above mentioned subject received from Department of Pension and Pensioner's Welfare, New Delhi for information guidance and necessary action.

This issues with the approval of DDG (Estt.).
Sd/-xxx
(P.P. Chawla)
Section Officer (Pension)

COPY OF MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PENSION AND PENSIONER'S WELFARE) O.M. NO. 3/19/2009-ESTT. PAY II DATED 8.11.2010.

SUB: FIXATION OF PAY OF RE-EMPLOYED PENSIONERS-TREATMENT OF MILITARY SERVICE PAY.

The undersigned is directed to refer to the orders issued vide O.M. dated 5.4.2010 on fixation of pay of re-employed pensioners. These orders inter-alia lay down that on re-employment in civilian organizations, Military Service Pay shall not be admissible. However, the benefit of MSP given to all retired Defence Forces officers/personnel by reckoning it at the time of calculation of their pension (notionally in the case of pre-1.1.2006 pensioners) should not be withdrawn. Accordingly while the pension of such re-employed pensioners will include the element of MSP, they will not be granted MSP while working in civilian organizations.

In the instructions issued by the Ministry of Defence vide their letter No. 1/69/2008/D (Pay/Service) dated 24th July 2009, Pre-retirement pay has been defined as under:

(i) In respect of re-employment taking place on/or 1.1.2006 pre-retirement pay for those who retired after 1.1.2006 means the pay in the pay band plus grade pay but inclusive of Non-Practicing Allowance(NPA) if any, last drawn before retirement.
(ii) In case of officers who retired before1.1.2006 and also those who retired after 1.1.2006 in the pre-revised pay scales without opting for the revised pay scales promulgated on or after 1.1.2006 the pay will be basic pay including stagnating increment and Rank pay plus the Dearness pay and Dearness allowance drawn at the time of retirement.

As per these orders, for pre-2006 retirees rank pay is included as a part of pay but for post-2006 retirees, the MSP is not reckoned in the pre-retirement pay for the purposes of pay fixation on re-employment. However, for pension purposes the reckonable emoluments are- basic pay + grade pay + MSP + NPA wherever admissible. Therefore, while MSP is not taken into consideration for the purpose of pay fixation on re-employment, the element of MSP in pension is deducted.

It has been decided in consultation with the Department of Expenditure, that since the element of MSP is not reckoned in the pay fixation on re-employment, it need not be reduced from the pension either. Hence, in respect of all those Defence Officers/personnel, whose pension contains an element of MSP that need not be deducted from the pay fixed on re-employment.
Sd/-
(Mukesh Chaturvedi)
Deputy Secretary

REMIT YOUR OUTSTANDING QUOTA BEFORE ALL INDIA CONFERENCE

REQUEST:
Dear Comrades,

It is once again requested to please calculate Quota of your division to be remitted to Circle Union, CHQ and NFPE. Please ensure it's remittance before end of December 2010. No division should remain in arrears before All India Conference. This is important for us.

ALLOCATION:

Branch 14.50

Circle 08.00

CHQ 06.00

NFPE 01.50

Total 30.00

Each of Divisions must have received 25 copies of Handbook.2011. The cost of Rs.40 per copy has to be remitted to CHQ. Please popularise this book because each member would like to have it for updating their knowledge which will be useful for them.

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

LIST OF HOLIDAY

AMENDMENT TO RTI RULES

File No. 113512008-IR

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel Training



North Block, New Delhi-110001

Dated 10th December, 2010.



OFFICE MEMORANDUM



Subject : Amendment to RTI Rules.



The Government proposes to notify Right to Information Rules in supersession of the existing rules, namely, the Right to Information(Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005 and the Central Information Commission (Appeal Procedure) Rules, 2005. Comments if any, on the proposed Rules may be sent at e-mail address, usrti-dovt@pic.in by ~ 7 ' December, 2010.

(R.K. Girdhar)

US (RT1)

1

[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, PART-II, SECTION 3,SUB-SECTION (i)]



Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

(Department of Personnel and Training)

…….

New Delhi, dated the , 2010

NOTIFICATION



G.S.R…..- In exercise of the powers conferred by section 27 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 (22 of 2005) and in supersession of the Central Information

Commission (Appeal Procedure) Rules, 2005 and the Right to Information(Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby makes thefollowing rules, namely:-



1. Short title and commencement. – (1) These rules may be called the Right

to Information Rules, 2010.



(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official

Gazette.



2. Definitions.– In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, -



(a) "Act" means the Right to Information Act, 2005 (22 of 2005);



(b) "Commission" means the Central Information Commission as constituted under sub-section (1) of section 12 of the Act.



(c) "First Appellate Authority" means an officer in the public authority who is senior in rank to the Central Public Information Officer to whom an appeal under sub-section (1) of section 19 lies;

(d) "Government" means the Central Government;



(e) "Registrar" mean officers of the Commission so designated and unless otherwise requires includes an Additional Registrar, Joint Registrar and Deputy Registrar;



(f) "Registry" means the Registry of the Commission comprising the Registrar

General, Registrar, Additional Registrar, Joint Registrar or Deputy Registrar;



(g) "section" means a section of the Act;



(h) all other words and expressions used herein but not defined in the rules shall

have the same meanings assigned to them in the Act.



3. Appointment of Secretary to the Commission: The Government shall appoint an officer not below the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India as Secretary to the Commission who shall be the Chief Executive Officer and Registrar General of the Commission.



4. Request for Information: A person who desires to obtain any information from a public authority under sub-section (1) of Section 6 of the Act, shall pay an application fee of Rs. 10/- to the public authority alongwith the application;



Provided that the request for information shall relate only to one subject matter and shall be limited to two hundred and fifty words, excluding the address of the Central Public Information Officer and the address of the applicant.



5. Fees for providing information: Fee for providing information underSection 4(4), Section 7 (1) and Section 7 (5), as the case may be, shall be chargedat the following rates:



(a) rupees two for each page in A-3 size or smaller size paper;



(b) actual cost or price of a copy in larger size paper;



(c ) actual cost or price for samples or models;



(d) for inspection of records, no fee for the first hour; and fee of rupees five for

each subsequent hour (or fraction thereof);



(e) for information provided in diskette or floppy, rupees fifty per diskette or

floppy;



(f) for information provided in printed form, at the price fixed for such

publication or rupees two per page of photocopy for extracts from the

publication;



(g) the actual amount spent by public authority on hiring a machine or any other

equipment, if any, to supply information;



(h) Postal charges, in excess of rupees ten, if any, involved in supply of information.



Provided that no Fee shall be charged under this rule from the persons who

are below poverty line as may be determined by respective State Governments.



6. Payment of fee: Fee under these rules shall be paid by way of:



(a) cash, to the public authority or to the Central Assistant Public Information Officer of the public authority , as the case may be, against proper receipt; or



(b) demand draft or bankers cheque or Indian Postal Order payable to theAccounts Officer of the public authority; or



(c) electronic means to the Accounts Officer of the public authority, if facility for receiving fee through electronic means is available with the public authority:



Provided that a public authority may accept fee by any other mode of payment.



7. Appeal to the first Appellate Authority: A person aggrieved by any order passed by the Central Public Information Officer or non-disposal of his application by the Central Public Information Officer within the prescribed time, may file an appeal to the first Appellate Authority in the format as given in the Appendix.



8. Documents to accompany first appeal to the first Appellate Authority:

Every appeal made to the first Appellate Authority shall be accompanied by the

following documents, duly authenticated and verified:



(i) Copy of the application submitted to the Central Public Information Officer;



(ii)Copy of the reply, if any, of the Central Public Information Officer.



9. Appeal to the Commission: A person aggrieved by any order passed by the

First Appellate Authority or by non-disposal of his appeal by the First Appellate

Authority, may file an appeal to the Commission in the format as given in the



Appendix.

10. Documents to accompany Appeal to Commission: Every Appeal made to

the Commission shall be accompanied by the following documents, duly

authenticated and verified:



(i) Copy of the application submitted to the Central Public Information Officer;



(ii) Copy of the reply, if any, of the Central Public Information Officer;



(iii) Copy of the appeal made to the First Appellate Authority;



(iv) Copy of the Order, if any, of the First Appellate Authority;



(v) Copies of other documents relied upon by the Appellant and referred to in

the Appeal;



(vi) An index of the documents referred to in the Appeal.



11. Admission of appeals: (1) On receipt of an appeal, if the Commission is

satisfied that it is a fit case for consideration, it may admit such appeal; but where the Commission is not so satisfied, it may, after giving an opportunity to the appellant of being heard and after recording its reasons, reject the appeal.



(2) The Commission shall not admit an appeal unless it is satisfied that the

appellant had availed of all the remedies available to him under the Act.



(3) For the purposes of sub-rule (2), a person shall be deemed to have availed of

all the remedies available to him under the Act:



(a) if he had filed an appeal before the First Appellate Authority and the First

Appellate Authority or any other person competent to pass order on such appeal

had made a final order on the appeal; or



(b) where no final order has been made by the First Appellate Authority with

regard to the appeal preferred, and a period of 45 days from the date on which

such appeal was preferred has expired.

12. Procedure for deciding appeals: The Commission, while deciding an

appeal may,



(i) receive oral or written evidence on oath or on affidavit from concerned or

interested person;



(ii) peruse or inspect documents, public records or copies thereof;



(iii) inquire through authorized officer further details or facts;



(iv) hear Central Public Information Officer, Central Assistant Public Information Officer or the First Appellate Authority, or such person againstwhose action the appeal is made, as the case may be;



(v) hear third party; and



(vi) receive evidence on affidavits from Central Public Information Officer ,Central Assistant Public Information Officer, First Appellate Authority and such person against whom the appeal lies or the third party.



13. Amendment or withdrawal of an Appeal: The Commission may allow a

prayer for any amendment or withdrawal of an Appeal during the course of hearing, if such a prayer is made by the Appellant on an application made in writing.



Provided that such request shall not be entertained by the Commission after

the matter has been finally heard or a decision or order has been pronounced by the

Commission.





14. Personal presence of the appellant before the Commission:



(1) The appellant shall be informed of the date of hearing at least seven clear days

before that date.



(2) The appellant may, at his discretion, be present in person or through his duly

authorized representative or, if permitted by the commission, through video

conferencing, at the time of hearing of the appeal by the Commission.



(3) Where the Commission is satisfied that the circumstances exist due to which

the appellant is being prevented from attending the hearing of the Commission,

then, the Commission may afford the appellant another opportunity of being heard

before a final decision is taken or take any other appropriate action as it may deem

fit.



15. Presentation by the Public Authority: The public authority may authorize

any representative or any of its officers to present its case.



16. Abatement of an Appeal / Complaint: The proceedings pending before the

Commission shall abate on the death of the appellant.



17. Service of notice by Commission: Notice by name to be issued by the

Commission may be served in any of the following modes, namely:-



(i) service by the party itself;



(ii) by hand delivery (dasti) through Process Server;



(iii) by registered post with acknowledgement due;



(iv) by electronic mail in case electronic address is available.



18. Order of the Commission: An order of the Commission shall be in writing and issued under the seal of the Commission duly authenticated by the Registrar or any other officer authorized by the Commission for this purpose.



19. Compliance of the order of the Commission: The head of a public authority shall ensure that an order passed by the Commission, unless varied or stayed by a validly passed order, is complied with and compliance report filed with the Commission within the time limit specified by the Commission, or within 60 days if no such limit is specified.



20. Recovery of Penalty and Payment of Compensation: (1) If a penalty is

imposed by the Commission on a Central Public Information Officer as per the

provisions of the Act and if the Commission requires a Public Authority to

compensate a person for any loss or detriment suffered, an order duly authenticated

by the Registrar shall be served on the Public Authority for recovery of penalty and

payment of compensation.





(2) The Public Authority shall deduct the amount of penalty in such installments as may be allowed by the Commission in its Order and authenticated by the Registrar from the monetary payments due to such person against whom penalty has been imposed by the Commission and compensation shall be paid as per order of the Commission.

21. Recommendation for Disciplinary Action: If disciplinary action is

recommended by the Commission on a Central Public Information Officer as per

the provisions of the Act, an order duly authenticated by the Registrar shall be

served on the Public Authority to initiate such action and the action taken on such

order will be communicated to the Registrar within the time specified by the

Commission in its order.

F.No.1/35/2009-IR

(Rajeev Kapoor)

Joint Secretary

APPENDIX

FORMAT OF APPEAL

1. Name and address of the appellant



2. Name and address of the Central Public Information Officer

to whom the application was addressed.



3. Name and address of the Central Public Information Officer

who gave reply to the application.



4. Name and address of the First Appellate Authority who

decided the First Appeal.



5. Particulars of the application.



6. Particulars of the order(s) including number, if any, against

which the appeal is preferred.



7. Brief facts leading to the appeal.



8. Prayer or relief sought.



9. Grounds for the prayer or relief.



10. Any other information relevant to the appeal



11. Verification / authentication by the appellant

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CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS.

Conf/22 /2010 Dated: 6th December, 2010

Dear Comrade,


The National Council meeting of the Confederation was held at DGFASLI Central Labour Institute Chunabatti Road, Sion, Mumbai 400 022 on Ist December, 2010 as per the notice issued on 11th November, 2010. Detailed minutes of the meeting indicating the names of participants and the submissions made by the comrades who participated in the discussions will be issued separately later. We convey the decision taken on each item of agenda subjected to deliberation at the meeting.
The meeting was presided over by Com. S.K.Vyas, President, Confederation.


Com.K.K.N. Kutty, Secretary General informed the house before the agenda was taken up for discussion that the BSNL employees are on strike and the strike is slated to continue for three days against the attitude of the Government and its concerted efforts to make BSNLt a sick unit to pave way for the private telecom providers to push BSNL out of business so that they can amass profit at the cost of Indian people. He explained various steps taken by the Government in this regard and how the BSNL was not permitted to even purchase technology and material so that they would be able to compete effectively with other private players in the field. He also informed the house that the Government has again taken up the issue of disinvestment of 30% of BSNL shares. The house adopted a resolution expressing its solidarity with the striking workers of BSNL and the Secretary General was asked to convey the same to the leaders of the BSNL. Employees Union and place the same on Confederation website. ( Kindly see the resolution placed on the website)


The meeting approved the agenda for discussion and accepted the proposal of Com. President to club item No.1 and 7 together as also Item No. 2 and 6.


Item No. 1 and 5


The review discussion on the extent of participation of CGEs in the general strike of Working class on 7th September, 2010 was extensive and the comrades who took part in the discussion did give wide ranging details of the efforts, undertaken, the success and failure, strength and weakness. The consensus was that the participation despite the positive feature of the INTUC unions joining the strike could have been better. It noted that some of the State Committees and affiliates had not c concentrated on the campaign, to elicit the conscious and active participation of the grass root level members. The feeling of the employees especially in the Northern States that the issues specific to central government employees had not been addressed could not be effectively eradicated. Besides, the importance of the struggle against the present economic policies, its cataclysmic effect on the conditions of living of the working people, the impetus it provides to the organizational efficacy and capacity could not be effectively brought home in these States. Wherever such efforts had been undertaken the response has been, the meeting noted, very good. The meeting noted the efforts of the Chennai COC in reaching out to the members by organizing campaign meetings and distribution of pamphlets etc. in residential colonies. The vehicle Jathas and district conventions organized by the Kerala State Committee and its efforts in reaching out to the grass root level workers came in for appreciation. The West Bengal Comrades explained in detail of the steps taken by the State COC in calling the meeting of all Secretaries of the units of the affiliates, distribution of centrally prepared pamphlets, organizing gate meetings prior to the strike and deploying active workers on the day of strike in front of all offices etc. to make the strike participation total in the State.

The meeting noted that the large scale victimization in the offices of the Accountant General and in certain offices of the Postal Department had an adverse impact in mobilizing the employees especially in these organizations. In the light of the deliberations, the meeting decided:

i. to formulate a charter of demands on CGE specific issues

II. To continue the campaign to stress the necessity of the participation in the general trade union action against the neo liberal economic policies, which are the root causes in non settlement of the demands

III. To take steps to revamp the functioning of the State Committees and for that objective in view convene (a) meeting of all State Committees to ensure that the annual conference and election of the State Committees are held within the specified time (b)to chalk out ways and means to help the State Committees to bring about regular democratic functioning and interaction with the affiliated unions (c) to ensure that the communication between the CHQ and State Units is strengthened (d) the circulars are translated into vernacular and distributed. The said meeting will be convened on 24th Feb. 2010 at New Delhi in which the Chq. Sectt. Members will take part.

IV.To have larger participation of CGEs in the 23rd Feb. March to Parliament by

a. Requesting all State Committees to immediately organize state convention of all affiliated units and enlisting the comrades who are to be deployed for participating in the march to parliament on 23rd Feb. 2010.

b. The CHQ in consultation with the State Committees will determine the number of participants from each State

c. Larger mobilization will be ensured from the States of Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, U.P. H.P. and Madhya Pradesh.

d. The CHQ will discuss with the States Committee of the above States of the finances required for arranging buses etc.

Agenda Item No. 2 and 6.
i. The meeting noted that the real wages of Central Government employees have eroded significantly in as much as the inflation had raised the prices of essential commodities especially of food items beyond 175% whereas the DA compensation had been only to the extent of 45%. The way in which the Govt. had been dilly dallying the anomaly issues of the 6th CPC has indicated unambiguously that it will have the same fate of the 5th CPC anomalies. By January, 1st, 2011. the DA component in the emoluments of CGEs will cross over 50%. The JCM functioning both at the National and Departmental level has deteriorated and meetings have become extremely irregular whereas at the Departmental level it has become almost defunct. Many affiliates of the Confederation have complained of the non- functioning of the JCM forum for one reason or the other. The meeting also noted that there had been no recommendation of the 6th CPC on the periodicity of wage revision and in the case of PSU the Government had to concede their demand for wage agreements in every five year. In view of these factors, the meeting adopted a resolution to demand wage revision on the expiry of the five year period i.e. with effect from 1.1.2011. The meeting decided to undertake intensive campaign on this issue throughout the country.

ii.This apart the meeting also discussed various pressing issues of the Central Govt. employees and decided to take the important issues in the charter of demand and organize trade union action in pursuance thereon. The charter of demands adopted after discussion and the phased programme of action decided upon is annexed to this circular letter. The CHQ Sectt. will circulate a brief explanatory Note on each demand to indicate the issues covered.

iii. The meeting also discussed over the confusion created by the DOPT order on the composition of the JCM whereby almost all the employees in most of the Departments would be out of the ambit of the JCM. The meeting after detailed discussions on the pros and cons of the issue adopted a resolution to demand:

That the Councils of the JCM at all levels should have the cadres and categories of employees who were participants in the Negotiating body at its inception through the Joint Intent irrespective of the change of classification and pay scales or pay bands brought about later. It was also decided that it should be brought to the notice of the Government that no unilateral decision in the matter by the DOPT can be taken as it would amount to violation of an agreement reached between the employees and the Government.

v. The meeting also adopted a resolution to the effect that the various entitlement like LTC facilities and air travel concession to NE regions, Daily allowance, entitled for the Governmental Accommodation etc. must be passed on Pay in the Pay Band plus the Grade Pay of an employee and not on any other criterion like Grade Pay or classification of Posts etc.

vi. The meeting noted with dissatisfaction that the recognition of hospital under the CGHS for inpatient treatment of late has become a nagging problem with the Health Ministry changing the procedure every now and then and put the beneficiaries to extreme hardship in many cities. The Government's approach in the matter has, the meeting noted, only helped the Private entrepreneurs in the Health industry to amass wealth and the recognition on the basis of the lowest tender had been at a perilous cost of the CGHS beneficiaries. The meeting decided to place before the Government the following suggestion for the recognition of hospitals in each city.
a. Identify the reputed hospitals in each city by a committee with the members of beneficiaries in each town/city covered by the CGHS Scheme

b. The Health Ministry must negotiate with these hospitals the rate at which they will provide the treatment to the Government officials taking into accounts various facilities extended to these institutions by the Govt.

c. If the reputed hospitals are run by charitable trusts enjoying the tax benefits, they should be asked to treat the CGEs on normal market rate as reduced by at least 30%.

vii.To raise before the Government the anomaly that has arisen especially in the Postal Department on the introduction of MACP in replacement of the time bound promotion scheme and seek amendment to the existing clarification whereby the three proimotion scheme would not be less beneficial than the existing scheme of time bound promotion in any department.

viii.To bring to the notice of the Government the injustice meted out to the cadres of LDC and UDCs by the 6th CPC whereby they become entitled to even lesser pay than the erstwhile Group D employees. While the Notice Servers in the Income tax Department and the Postmen in Postal Department are given higher Pay and Grade Pay the LDCs are assigned with lesser Grade Pay even though the minimum educational qualification for recruitment in their case has been stipulated to be 10+2 whereas those are assigned with higher grade Pay has to have only Matriculation for the initial recruitment. It was decided that the Government must be asked to upgrade all existing Lower Division and Upper Division or equivalent cadres in all Government Department either as Executive Assistants with Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 as recommended by the 6th CPC or assign them with the Grade pay of at least Rs. 2800/- if such whole scale up-gradation in any department is considered infeasible.

ix. To demand the setting up of anomaly committees in all Departments/Ministries and immediate convening of the Departmental Councils as per the directive of the Department of Personnel and Training. If for any reason the Anomaly committees are unable to be set up in any department/Ministry, the concerned Ministry/Department should be asked to set up the Anomaly committees with the nominated members of the Standing Committee of the National Council as has been done in the case of many Ministries to resolve the anomalies arising from the 5th CPC recommendations.

Agenda Item No.3. National Anomaly Committee issues.

Com. S.K. Vyas, President explained in detail the deliberation at the National Anomaly Committee meeting and the sub committee meeting in which the MACP items were separately discussed. The clarification sought by various members on these issues were provided. It was decided that in the case of MACP some more issues must be raised by the Confederation before the next anomaly committee meeting as was pointed out by Com. K.V. Sridharan, General Secretary, All India Postal Employees Union, Class III and many other. The meeting asked the Secretary General to finalize the issue in discussion with the comrades of NFPE.

Agenda Item No.4. Issues raised before the National Council JCM.

The Secretary General was asked to place on the website the issues already taken up by the Staff Side with the Government in brief and seek further items from all affiliates and COCs . This was agreed to.

Agenda Item No.7 Organisational review:

The meeting decided that:

(i) the CHQ Sectt. should meet on 24th Feb. 2010 along with the Secretaries of all State Committees with a view that concrete steps are taken to ensure that the State Committees are constituted with the representatives of the Districts; the new office bearers are elected if the two year term has been expired and to ensure that the communication between the State Committees and the CHQ on the one hand and the State Committees and the District Committees on the other is properly established and the State Committees are helped to function as vehicles for implementation of the programmes chalked out by the Confederation in future.

(ii) The National Women Convention will be held at Kolkata on 7th and 8th February, 2010 and the Affiliates and State Committees will be entitled to depute the following number of delegates to participate in the said convention.

a. All India Audit and Accounts Association. 15
b. Income tax Employees Federation 20
c. National Federation of Postal Employees 30
(f) Federation of Atomic Energy Employees 10
(g) All India Civial Accounts Employees Assn. 10
(h) Confederation of Pondichery State Employees 05
(i) ISRO Employees Association 03
(j) Ground Water Board 02
(k) All other affiliates 02 each
l) All State Committees will nominate two delegates (selected from their specific Affiliates – i.e. Other than the All India organizations which are affiliated with the Confederation at the National Level)
The affiliated will report to the CHQ the names of the delegates who will be attending the convention by 10th January, 2011 latest. The affiliated will take care that they do no nominate any lady comrade from the State of West Bengal as the State Committee of West Bengal who has taken the responsibility of making arrangements for the convention would be nominating large number of lady comrades from that state to participate.

(iii)The meeting also discussed the remittances of the subscription due to the CHQ by the affiliates and the State Committee. The representatives of the affiliates and the State Committee who participated in the discussions on the subject agreed to clear the dues by 31st March, 2011 latest. The Secretary General was asked to intimate the dues to each affiliate separately by letters.

(iv) The house on the basis of the discussion earlier held decided that the Confederation should ensure participation of sizeable number of Central Government employees in the ensuing programme of "March to Parliament" on 23rd February, 2010 for which the call has been given by the Central Trade Unions. The CHQ sectt. was urged that a campaign programme is chalked out by which a member of the Sectt. attends the State Conventions/meetings convened for this purpose and the Delhi State Committee and the neighbouing State Committee are specially mobilized for this purpose.

Agenda Item No. 8.

Com. President permitted only a few comrades to raise certain important issues under the agenda for paucity of time. The Secretary General, All India Canteen Employees Association raised the issue of the order of the Government in not filling up the vacancies in the Canteen as a permanent measure. Many comrades raised the issue of non representation of many affiliates in the meetings as also of the State Committees. It was suggested that after the proposed meeting of the State Committees on 24th Feb. 2010, the Sectt. must convene a meeting of the Chief Executives of all affiliates separately to revamp the organizational functioning of the Confederation.

Com. President in his concluding remarks appreciated the lively discussion in the meeting and thanked the Mumbai State Committee for the excellent arrangements made by them for the conduct of the meeting, on behalf of the CHQ Sectt as also on behalf of the affiliates and State Committees. The meeting was concluded at 9.00 PM.

With greetings,

Yours fraternally,

K.K.N. Kutty

Secretary General.

CHARTER OF DEMANDS:


1.Stop price rise; strengthen the PDS.

2.Stop downsizing, outsourcing, contractorisation, coporatorisation and privatization of Governmental functions

3.Fill up all vacant posts and create posts on functional requirements

4. Revise wages of CGEs with effect from 1.1.2011 and every five years thereafter.

5. Scrap the New Pension Scheme and extend the statutory defined benefited pension to all Central Govt. employees irrespective of the date of recruitment.

6. Regularize the GDS, daily rated workers, contingent and casual workers by brining about a definite scheme of regularization.

7. Remove restriction imposed on compassionate appointment ( end the discrimination on compassionate appointment between the Railway workers and other CGEs)

8.Stop the move to introduce the productivity linked wage system; Performance related pay; introduce PLB to in all Departments; remove the ceiling of emoluments for bonus computation.

9.Settle all items of anomalies (including the MACP related anomalies) raised in the National and Departmental Anomaly committees within a fixed time frame of two months; set up the anomaly committees in those Departments where it has not been set up till date with the Standing Committee members of the National Council; convene the meeting of the Departmental Council in all Ministries/Department once in three month as envisaged in the JCM Scheme

10. Make the right to strike a legal right and stop curtailment of T.U. rights

11.Implement all arbitration awards

12. Raise the interest rate for GPF. Revise the OTA and Night duty allowance and stitching and clothing rates of uniforms

13. Merge DA with Pay for all purposes including pension as and when the DA rates croses the 50% mark.

14. Vacate all Trade Union victimizations.

PROGRAMME OF ACTION:

1. Submission of memorandum on the charter of demands with brief note to explain each item in the charter.

2. Two months long campaign to educate and mobilize the members by organizing (a) State level conventions (b) district level conventions (c) Department level conventions (d) gate meetings in front of all offices

3. Day long Dharna at a specified Central Location at the State and District Capitals and other important places

4. To organize a March to the office of the Chairman of the State Welfare Co-ordination Committees and submit a memorandum for onward transmission to the Cabinet Secretary.

5.To organize a March to Parliament by Central Government employees at Delhi

6.To culminate in a one day strike

(The CHQ in the next communication will indicate the date for each of the programme of action taking into account all factors)

SYLLABUS FOR DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION IN RESPECT OF POSTMASTER GRADE-I IN POSTAL WING

The most awaited orders of revision of FSC are released

COMMUNICATING TENTATIVE REASONS FOR DISAGREEMENT UNDER RULE 15(2) OF THE CCS (CCA) RULES, 1965

F.No.11012/12/2010-Estt. (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

North Block,
New Delhi
Dated the 12th November, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Communicating tentative reasons for disagreement under rule 15(2) of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965.

The undersigned is directed to say that rule 15(2) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 states that 'The Disciplinary Authority shall forward or cause to be forwarded a copy of the report of the inquiry, if any, held by Disciplinary Authority or where the Disciplinary Authority is not the Inquiring Authority, a copy of the report of the Inquiring Authority together with its own tentative reasons for disagreement, if any, with the findings of Inquiry Authority on any article of charge to the Government Servant who shall be required to submit, if he so desires, his written representation or submission to the Disciplinary Authority within fifteen days, irrespective of whether the report is favourable or not, to the Government Servant.

2. The necessity of following the aforementioned rule 15(2) both in letter and spirit is reiterated. The communication forwarding the I0's report alongwith the 7 tentative reasons for disagreement, if any, seeking comments / representation of the Charged officer should reflect this position. All Ministries / Departments are, therefore, requested to ensure that the communication forwarding 'the I0's report etc. does not contain phrases such as 'Article of charge is fully proved' or 'Article of charge is fully substantiated' which could be construed to mean that the disciplinary authority is biased even before considering the representation of the charged officer and this would be against the letter and spirit of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965.

3. Ministry of Finance etc. may bring the contents of the above OM to the notice of all concerned.
Sd/-
(A. Balaram)

GUIDANCE ABOUT POST MASTER CADRE

Members from various divisions are seeking guidance about PM cadre. Some of them are in puzzle about furnishing option etc. Circle union will provide guidance to any member even on telephone talk. Some divisions are requesting staff meeting on the issue. We are ready for holding such meetings. However it is to put forward that the orders relating to this subject are not complicated.

Brief highlights of the orders are as under.

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1 Post of PM cadre will be initially filled up only among the officials working on the post of Norm Based LSG, HSG II or HSG I.
2 On opting PM cadre, official working as regular LSG SPM would be designated as PM Gr I the same would be applicable for HSG II & HSG I and would be designated as PM Gr. II & PM Gr. II respectively.
3 Among some of the current post of LSG, HSG II & HSG I would convert in PM cadre and remaining will continue and will continue to be known as General line post of LSG, HSG II & HSG I.
4 Option will be asked from regular Norm Based LSG official for PM Gr. I post.
5 Option will be asked from regular Norm Based HSG II officials for PM Gr. II post.
6 Option will be asked from regular Norm Based HSG I officials for PM Gr. III post.
7 The process for furnishing option will start from 14-12-2010 and the last date for furnishing option is 15-01-2011.
8 Officials who are working in regular Norm Base either in LSG, HSG II, HSG I and who willing to work in SO or willing to work as PM in HO( present general line Norm Base HSG I ) should give option.
CONTANCT

Any member may contact Com. Mihir Gandhi D/S Kachchh Division ( APM Account ) Bhuj HO on – 98257-77771 for any questions and discussion.

Services of Sr. Com K B Barot Ex.Circle Secretary are also usefully available for such matters.

DA Calculation based on the consumer price index of October 2010 (181 Points)

The All India Consumer Price Index number for (Industrial Workers) (Base 2001=100) for the month of October 2010 is 181based on this index. It is expected that the increase in DA from January 2011 will note less then 6%.

November 2008 148 21.44

December 2008 147 22.38

January 2009 148 23.39

February 2009 148 24.32

March 2009 148 25.12

April 2009 150 25.98

May 2009 151 26.84

Jun 2009 153 27.78

July 2009 160 29.00

August 2009 162 30.23

September 2009 163 31.45

October 2009 165 32.67

November 2009 168 34.11

December 2009 169 35.70

January 2010 172 37.43

February 2010 170 39.01

March 2010 170 40.59

April 2010 170 42.03

May 2010 172 43.54

Jun 2010 174 45.06

July 2010 178 46.35

August 2010 178 47.50

Sepember 2010 179 48.66

October 2010 181 49.81

IMPORTANT ORDER ON CCS MA RULES

Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi – 110011
Dated the 4th February, 1993
Office Memorandum
Subject – CS (MA) Rules, 1944 – Reimbursement of expenditure involved on emergent cases for the treatment taken at private nursing home/clinic – Delegation of powers – Regarding.
The undersigned is directed to say that under the CS (MA) Rules, 1944, vide Miscellaneous Important Decisions No. 5 under Section VII of the compilation of the CS (MA) Rules and further modified vide O.Ms. No. S-14012/9/75-MC (MS) dated 23.2.77, 7.5.79 and 18.6.82, powers have been delegated to the Heads of Departments to allow reimbursement of the medical claims in respect of the treatment obtained under emergency at private hospitals, as distinct from private nursing home/private clinic, subject to item-wise ceilings as per the rates prescribed in the Annexure to the O.Ms. referred to above without any financial limit on the total amount to be reimbursed.
2. However, although the broad guidelines provided in para 1 (iv) of the O.M. dated 18.6.82 referred to above are only indicative and not exhaustive, a large number of cases are being referred to this Ministry/Dte. G.H.S. for seeking relaxation of the rules stating that the hospital is not run on ‘No profit and No Loss Basis’, which otherwise could have been settled by the concerned Department under the delegated powers.
3. It has now been decided by the Government that in order to eliminate the confusion regarding distinction between the private hospital and a private nursing home Clinic, the delegated powers referred to above are applicable to all private medical institutions without making any distinction between a private hospital and a private nursing home/clinic.
4. the medical claims for specialized treatment for heart diseases, kidney transplantation, etc. may be settled as per the schedule of rates approved for the treatment of C.G.H.S beneficiaries from time to time at private recognized hospitals under that Scheme or the actual charges, whichever is less, and all other cases may be settled as per the item wise ceilings prescribed in the Annexure to the O.Ms. referred to above. No. references should be made to this Ministry/Dte. G.H.S. in the matter for further relaxation of the Rules and may be settled by the concerned Ministry/Department.
5. In this connection it may be reiterated that as already stated in para (iii) of the O.M. dated 18.6.82 referred to above, reimbursement of expenses incurred on treatment obtained in the private clinics/nursing homes of the Authorised Medical Attendants would not be admissible under the above provisions and also in relaxation of the CS(MA) Rules even in emergent cases.
6. All pending cases may be decided accordingly, However, the cases which are already settled or decided, may not be re-opened.
7. This issues with the concurrence of the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare vide their U.O. No. 272/92 P& PW (K) dated 19.10.1992 and the Ministry of Finance Deptt. Of Expenditure) vide their U.O. No. 1441/E.V/92 dated 17.11.1992.
8. In so far as persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Deptts. are concerned, this issues with the concurrence of the office of the comptroller and Auditor General of India vide their U.O. No. 27-Audit-I/72-90, dated 25.1.1993.
Sd/-
(Braham Dev)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India