Saturday, 18 March 2017
GDS சம்பள கமிஷனை ஆய்வு செய்ய குழு அமைப்பு
March 18, 2017
Kalaivaraikalai
Department
of Posts appointed six member sub-committee to implement GDS committee
recommendations under the chairmanship of Member (P). Chief PMG
Telangana, Chief PMG Gujarat Circle, DDG (RB), DDG (Estt) and Director (T&C) are
members of the sub- Committee. Committee met today and discussed the
report. SG FNPO and Shri P.U. Muraleedharan, General Secretary, NUGDS
have participated in the discussion and offered the views of FNPO.
It
is learnt that the subcommittee will recommend to implement the major
recommendations of Sri Kamalesh Kamalesh Chandra within a week.
After the meeting, SG FNPO met Chairman Postal board and discussed our suggestions in detail.
Chairman agreed on some of our suggestions Let us hope for the best.
D.Theagarajan, Secretary General
P.U.Muraleedharan, General Secretary, NUGDS
Cadre Restructuring implementation kept in abeyance ?
March 18, 2017
Kalaivaraikalai
The Staff side requested the Secretary, Department of Posts to
keep the implementation of Cadre Restructuring proposal in abeyance till the
issues raised by the staff side are sorted out amicably. Secretary
(Posts) assured positive consideration.
No proposal to raise age limit for single women
March 18, 2017
Kalaivaraikalai
There is no proposal with the government to increase the
maximum age limit for single unmarried women to 25 years for government jobs,
Rajya Sabha was informed today.
In a written reply, Minister of
State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Jitendra Singh said a
provision for relaxation of age up to 35 years (up to 40 years for the members
of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) for the widows, divorced and women
judicially separated from their husbands already exists for group "C"
jobs.
"No proposal for raising the
maximum age limit for single unmarried women to 35 years is under consideration
in the Department of Personnel and Training," the Minister said.
Friday, 17 March 2017
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March 17, 2017
Kalaivaraikalai
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Sincere thanks to our colleagues who have organized strike.
March 17, 2017
Kalaivaraikalai
- Reasons for strike
- We did not demand any comforts from the Government.
- We Demand NDA Government should honor the assurance given to NJCA leaders on 30/6/2016.
- No changes in the Minimum Wage and Multiplying Factor at present.
- No sign to grant HRA, TPA& other allowances at the revised rate.
- No MACP without a Very good benchmark to the central government employee.
- Not implementing option-1 recommended by the 7th CPC &accepted by the cabinet.
- No recommendation to remove 3 -A (I) of GDS Conduct & Engagement Rules, 2011 by Shri- Kamlesh Chandra committee.
- We are eligible for 3% DA, but Government granted only 2% DA.
- The Government assured that allowance committee will submit its report within 4 months. In spite of, completion of 7 months the committee has not submitted its report. Central government employees became, anger seeing the above.
- FNPO cannot be a mere silent spectator after Seeing employees anger.
D.Theagarajan,
Secretary General,
FNPO
FNPO's suggestions on GDS Pay Committee Report submitted by Sri.Kamalesh Chandra
March 17, 2017
Kalaivaraikalai
Suggestions on GDS Pay Committee Report submitted by Sri.Kamalesh Chandra
FNPO welcome the GDS Pay Committee Report submitted by Sri.Kamalesh
Chandra on the following issues as that are somewhat nearer to the
Memorandum submitted by our Federation.
PART - A
1.We have suggested MACP I, II ,III for 10,20,30 years whereas the Committee has given the same for 12,24,36 years.
2.We proposed HRA ranging between Rs.800 to Rs.1520 with an annual raise of Rs.80. But the Committee recommended a flat rate of Rs.800 to ABPM’s and Rs. 2400 to 800 to Dak Sevaks.
3.We proposed OMA ranging between Rs.500 to Rs.950 with an annual increase of Rs.50. But the Committee recommended clubbing OMA & HRA to BPM’s from Rs. 1600 to Rs.1100.
4.We proposed all kinds of leaves admissible under CCS (Leave Rules) 1972 besides casual leave to departmental employees may be extended to GDS whereas the Committee has recommended General Leave 30 days with a maximum limit of accumulations for 180 days, emergency leave
5 days, maternity leave, paternity leave. We proposed to leave encashment facility besides 15 surrenders leave keeping in view in leave arrangements, but the Committee has recommended leave encashment in full at the time of retirement.
5.We have proposed request transfers and the same is given with a limitation of 3 times during the service.
6.We have proposed compassionate engagements to the families of all deceased employee and the same is recommended by the Committee.
7.We have proposed the payment of bonus on par with departmental employees and issue of identity cards and the Committee had recommended the same.
8.We proposed the date of superannuation at par with departmental employees and Committee has recommended the same.
9.We have proposed the payment of retirement/terminal benefits, the Committee has recommended gratuity only.
10.We have proposed basic amenities such as infrastructure, the Committee has recommended same. However, we express our displeasure on the following issues as GDS Pay Committee has not considered the following issues in its report.
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PART - A
1.We have suggested MACP I, II ,III for 10,20,30 years whereas the Committee has given the same for 12,24,36 years.
2.We proposed HRA ranging between Rs.800 to Rs.1520 with an annual raise of Rs.80. But the Committee recommended a flat rate of Rs.800 to ABPM’s and Rs. 2400 to 800 to Dak Sevaks.
3.We proposed OMA ranging between Rs.500 to Rs.950 with an annual increase of Rs.50. But the Committee recommended clubbing OMA & HRA to BPM’s from Rs. 1600 to Rs.1100.
4.We proposed all kinds of leaves admissible under CCS (Leave Rules) 1972 besides casual leave to departmental employees may be extended to GDS whereas the Committee has recommended General Leave 30 days with a maximum limit of accumulations for 180 days, emergency leave
5 days, maternity leave, paternity leave. We proposed to leave encashment facility besides 15 surrenders leave keeping in view in leave arrangements, but the Committee has recommended leave encashment in full at the time of retirement.
5.We have proposed request transfers and the same is given with a limitation of 3 times during the service.
6.We have proposed compassionate engagements to the families of all deceased employee and the same is recommended by the Committee.
7.We have proposed the payment of bonus on par with departmental employees and issue of identity cards and the Committee had recommended the same.
8.We proposed the date of superannuation at par with departmental employees and Committee has recommended the same.
9.We have proposed the payment of retirement/terminal benefits, the Committee has recommended gratuity only.
10.We have proposed basic amenities such as infrastructure, the Committee has recommended same. However, we express our displeasure on the following issues as GDS Pay Committee has not considered the following issues in its report.
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Cabinet clears additional 2 per cent DA for government employees
March 17, 2017
Kalaivaraikalai
New Delhi: The
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the
release of an additional installment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central
Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2017.
Increase is by 2 percent over the existing rate of 2 percent of the
basic pay/pension to compensate for price rise.
This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is
based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness
Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs. 5,857.28 crore per annum and
Rs.6,833.50 crore in the Financial Year 2017-18 (for a period of 14 months from
January, 2017 to February, 2018).
This will benefit about 48.85 lakh Central Government employees and
55.51 lakh pensioners.
Source: Deccan Chronicle
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
FNPO seminar on India Post Payment Bank
March 15, 2017
Kalaivaraikalai
Seminar on India Post Payment Bank -
Request for grant of Special CL -Reg : FNPO Letter to Directorate
Postman தேர்வு மதிப்பெண் பட்டியல் வெளியீடு.
March 15, 2017
Kalaivaraikalai
Mark list of Direct Recruitment Examination for Postman/Mail guard held
on 11.12.2016, in Tamilnadu Postal Circle. The Select list will be
uploaded shortly.
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
16th March 2017 strike is inevitable.
March 14, 2017
Kalaivaraikalai
6th March 2017 strike is inevitable.
We
are forced to go on a day's strike on 16thMarch 2017 due to the
inaction of the Government. Seven months have lapsed still the committee
has not submitted any report.
A group of ministers comprising Home Minister Shri.Raj Nath Singh, Finance Minister Shri. Arun Jaitley & Railway Minister Shri. Suresh Prabhu called NJCA leaders on 30/06/2016 and assured that a high power committee will be constituted to look into the matter regarding revision of wages and fitment formula. Based on the assurance, the JCM Constituent deferred the Strike action to 06th July 2016.Though our Federation appealed PJCA to continue the strike as decided on July 11 2016, it was not considered in the larger interest of Central Government employees unity.
As assured a Committee was constituted under the chairmanship of Addl. Secretary (Exp), Ministry of Finance and discussions held, the response was very much disappointing. Against this we conducted a protest week from 12th December to 19th December 2016 and submitted a memorandum to our Honourable Prime Minister through state Governors as well as in his office, there is no response till date.
A group of ministers comprising Home Minister Shri.Raj Nath Singh, Finance Minister Shri. Arun Jaitley & Railway Minister Shri. Suresh Prabhu called NJCA leaders on 30/06/2016 and assured that a high power committee will be constituted to look into the matter regarding revision of wages and fitment formula. Based on the assurance, the JCM Constituent deferred the Strike action to 06th July 2016.Though our Federation appealed PJCA to continue the strike as decided on July 11 2016, it was not considered in the larger interest of Central Government employees unity.
As assured a Committee was constituted under the chairmanship of Addl. Secretary (Exp), Ministry of Finance and discussions held, the response was very much disappointing. Against this we conducted a protest week from 12th December to 19th December 2016 and submitted a memorandum to our Honourable Prime Minister through state Governors as well as in his office, there is no response till date.
On 19/01/2017 A
meeting was held with the Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, wherein Staff
side secretary and the president were present.
The
staff side explained Cabinet secretary about various Issues of the Central
Government Employees pending at the Government level. The main issues
were NPS, Minimum Wage and Fitment Formula, Allowances, Pension and enhancing
Benchmark from good to Very Good. The Cabinet Secretary informed
staff side that, Pension issues have already been referred to the Cabinet, and
the report of the Committee on Allowances is likely to be submitted in the next
month. It is not certain whether there will be any revision in minimum
wage and Fitment formula & arrears of allowances from 01/01/2016.
Meanwhile, on 10.02.2017 NPS committee has called the JCM Staff Side for a second round of discussion, during the discussion they want to discuss only notified agenda, such as (1) scrapping of NPS (2) Guaranteed Minimum pension to NPS Pensioners ie; 50% of the last pay drawn should be guaranteed by the Government as minimum pension, even if the returns from annuity insurance scheme amount is less than 50%.
Unfortunately, the main demand of Exemption of Central Govt. Employees from the purview of NPS, was not included in the agenda.
With regard to GDS, our Federation and NUGDS warmly welcome the welfare measures which were recommended by Sri.Kamalesh Chandra committee. At the same time, our Federation strongly oppose the non‘Removal of 3 -A (I) of GDS Conduct & Engagement Rules, 2011.
Regarding Casual Labours, the revised wages and its arrears have not been paid in many Circles.
In view of the above, we cannot remain silent just conducting a protest week and Dharna. As we have to show a strong protest against the attitude of the Government, the FNPO affiliates decided to go on a day`s strike on March 16th, 2017.
We appeal all our colleagues to organise the one-day strike and make it a thundering success.
Meanwhile, on 10.02.2017 NPS committee has called the JCM Staff Side for a second round of discussion, during the discussion they want to discuss only notified agenda, such as (1) scrapping of NPS (2) Guaranteed Minimum pension to NPS Pensioners ie; 50% of the last pay drawn should be guaranteed by the Government as minimum pension, even if the returns from annuity insurance scheme amount is less than 50%.
Unfortunately, the main demand of Exemption of Central Govt. Employees from the purview of NPS, was not included in the agenda.
With regard to GDS, our Federation and NUGDS warmly welcome the welfare measures which were recommended by Sri.Kamalesh Chandra committee. At the same time, our Federation strongly oppose the non‘Removal of 3 -A (I) of GDS Conduct & Engagement Rules, 2011.
Regarding Casual Labours, the revised wages and its arrears have not been paid in many Circles.
In view of the above, we cannot remain silent just conducting a protest week and Dharna. As we have to show a strong protest against the attitude of the Government, the FNPO affiliates decided to go on a day`s strike on March 16th, 2017.
We appeal all our colleagues to organise the one-day strike and make it a thundering success.
Strike
notice served by FNPO along with Charter of demands
Monday, 13 March 2017
7th CPC Committee report not yet submitted.
March 13, 2017
Kalaivaraikalai
7th CPC Committee report not yet submitted to the Government- Loksabha Q&A - Click here to view
Government to announce 7th CPC Allowances in Parliament session - Read more
Government to announce 7th CPC Allowances in Parliament session - Read more
Railwaymen Federations walked out from DC JCM Meeting
March 13, 2017
Kalaivaraikalai
Hats off to Shri. Raghavaiahji.
Railwaymen Federations walked out from DC JCM Meeting No.IV/I/Pt.III 07.March, 2017
The General Secretaries of
Affiliated Unions of NFIR
Brother,
Subject: Railway Board’s order dated 30.1.2017 curbing workers’ rights.
In the DC/JCM meeting held on 7.3.2017, during Opening Address, both the Federations have taken a stand that the unconstitutional order dated 30.1.2017 preventing Safety (Supervisory) Staff from becoming Office bearers should be withdrawn by the Railway Board immediately to facilitate negotiations to resume.
The President, General Secretary, Working President etc. have conveyed their strong protest against the Board’s letter dated 30.1.2017.
The General Secretary/NFIR had stated that the Railway Board has betrayed the Federations and the Railway Board has equally failed on several counts on written commitments. notably:
a) Replacement of GP 4600 with 4800
b) Upgradation from Gr.C to Gr.B (Gaz.)
c) Allotment of GP 4600 to Loco (Mail)
d) Stepping up of pay of Loco Inspectors inducted prior to 1.1.2006
e) Arbitrary reversal of various decisions given in the past (as a result of agreements with the Federations) and without caring to consult federations.
f) Track Maintainers upgradation (written commitment of Board)
In light of Railway Board’s total failure, the Federation (NFIR) conveyed that it is not in a mood to participate in the negotiations of DC/JCM forum and at the same time demanded immediate withdrawal of Board’s order dated 30.1.2017, if the Railway Board sincerely feels that industrial relations are required to be preserved.
With the above observations in the DC/JCM meeting, the leaders left the meeting place. Both the Federations have jointly walked away from the meeting.
Please convey to all employees the above development, as the Railway Board’s order is a direct attack on the rights of workers, whether they are Supervisors or Non-Supervisors and it is a gross violation of Trade Union Act, ID Act etc.
Also convey the “Walk Out” decision of Federations to GMs, CPOs etc.
Railwaymen Federations walked out from DC JCM Meeting No.IV/I/Pt.III 07.March, 2017
The General Secretaries of
Affiliated Unions of NFIR
Brother,
Subject: Railway Board’s order dated 30.1.2017 curbing workers’ rights.
In the DC/JCM meeting held on 7.3.2017, during Opening Address, both the Federations have taken a stand that the unconstitutional order dated 30.1.2017 preventing Safety (Supervisory) Staff from becoming Office bearers should be withdrawn by the Railway Board immediately to facilitate negotiations to resume.
The President, General Secretary, Working President etc. have conveyed their strong protest against the Board’s letter dated 30.1.2017.
The General Secretary/NFIR had stated that the Railway Board has betrayed the Federations and the Railway Board has equally failed on several counts on written commitments. notably:
a) Replacement of GP 4600 with 4800
b) Upgradation from Gr.C to Gr.B (Gaz.)
c) Allotment of GP 4600 to Loco (Mail)
d) Stepping up of pay of Loco Inspectors inducted prior to 1.1.2006
e) Arbitrary reversal of various decisions given in the past (as a result of agreements with the Federations) and without caring to consult federations.
f) Track Maintainers upgradation (written commitment of Board)
In light of Railway Board’s total failure, the Federation (NFIR) conveyed that it is not in a mood to participate in the negotiations of DC/JCM forum and at the same time demanded immediate withdrawal of Board’s order dated 30.1.2017, if the Railway Board sincerely feels that industrial relations are required to be preserved.
With the above observations in the DC/JCM meeting, the leaders left the meeting place. Both the Federations have jointly walked away from the meeting.
Please convey to all employees the above development, as the Railway Board’s order is a direct attack on the rights of workers, whether they are Supervisors or Non-Supervisors and it is a gross violation of Trade Union Act, ID Act etc.
Also convey the “Walk Out” decision of Federations to GMs, CPOs etc.
Yours fraternally,
sd/-
(Dr.M.Raghavaiah)
General Secretary
sd/-
(Dr.M.Raghavaiah)
General Secretary
Latest Amendments on GPF & CCS(CCA) Rules.
March 13, 2017
Kalaivaraikalai
GPF Advance Limit Enhanced up to 12 Months of Pay – DoPPW OrderClick here to view order
GPF withdrawals Limits and Conditions are liberalised click here to read more
General Provident Fund (GPF) To Be Paid Within 15 Days Now - Click here to view
DoPT Instruction regarding fixing of timelines for finalising disciplinary proceedings read more
General Financial Rules, 2017 - Click here to view
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