Thursday, 5 March 2015
விருப்ப பணி ஒய்வு வாழ்த்து
March 05, 2015
Kalaivaraikalai
05.02.2015 அன்று விருப்ப பணி ஓய்வில் செல்லும் பாளையங்கோட்டை APM Accounts தோழியர் திருமதி ஜெயலக்ஷ்மி (திருமிகு. S.தியாகராஜன் அவர்களின் துணைவியார்) அவர்களை ஒய்வு காலத்தில் மனஅமைதியுடன் வாழ வாழ்த்துகிறோம்.
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
ராஜஸ்தான் CPMG திரு DKS சௌஹான் தலைமையில் கமிட்டி அமைப்பு
March 04, 2015
Kalaivaraikalai
Department
has constituted a committee headed by Shri. DKS .Chauhan CPMG Rajasthan Circle
under No.17-103/2007/GDS dated 24-02-15 with the following terms of reference.
(a)
Examining /Revision of existing provisions for filling up of vacant GDS posts (other
than GDS BPM)
(b) Examination / Review of existing point based system of assessing indigence for compassionate engagement.
Banking Services in Postoffices.
March 04, 2015
Kalaivaraikalai
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
UN STARRED QUESTION NO.533
TO BE ANSWERED ON 27th
FEBRUARY, 2015
†533. SHRI BHUPENDER YADAV:
Will the Minister of
COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:
(a) whether
Government proposes to entrust banking related services to the Department of
Posts;
(b) whether all post
offices in the country would also function as a bank; and
(c) if so, by when
this work is likely to be completed?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF
COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI RAVI SHANKAR PRASAD)
(a) Yes Sir. The
Department of Posts applied to the Reserve Bank of India for issuance of
license for setting up of Payments Bank on 30.01.2015.
(b) No Sir. The
Government does not propose to convert all post offices in the country to function
as a bank. However, Department of Posts applied for license for setting up a
Payments Bank on 30.01.2015, which may utilize a part of existing resources
/infrastructure of the Department.
(c) Date of
completion of the above work will be depended on the decision of the Reserve
Bank of India.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
RAJYA SABHA
UN STARRED QUESTION NO.547
TO BE ANSWERED ON 27th
FEBRUARY, 2015
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS ENTERING
INTO BANKING SERVICES
†547. SHRI RAM NATH THAKUR:
Will the Minister of
COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state?
(a) whether
Government plans to establish Post Bank of India by converting the wide network
of post offices spread across the country into commercial banks, if so, the
details thereof;
(b) whether the
Department of Posts had expressed its intention before the Government of
entering into banking services in the rural areas during a discussion on the
suggestions of a task force constituted on India Post; and
(c) if so, the details thereof and the
action plan made by Government in this regard?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF
COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI RAVI SHANKAR
PRASAD)
(a) The Government does not propose to
convert the wide network of post offices
spread across the country into commercial banks. The proposed Post Bank of
India is envisaged as an independent entity.
(b) During the discussions on the suggestions
put forward by task force constituted for leveraging the Post Office Network,
the Department of Posts expressed the view that it is ready to enter into the
banking space with focus on rural areas.
(c) Based on a consideration of all relevant aspects,
the Department of Posts has submitted an application to Reserve Bank of India
seeking License for setting up a Payments Bank as an independent entity.
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7th Pay Commission invited the Standing council members of National Council of JCM – INDWF
March 04, 2015
Kalaivaraikalai
"Regarding merger of DA and Granting of interim report on
granting Interim Relief as per our request, Chairman 7th CPC said there
is no mention in the Terms of Reference and there are directives from
Government on this issue. However, he assured that he will a DO letter
to the Government whether 7th CPC can consider to recommend and submit
an Interim Report on this matter."
7th CPC meeting with National Council JCM on 25.02.2015
INTUC
INDIAN NATIONAL DEFENCE WORKERS FEDERATION
R.Srinivasan
General Secretary
INDWF/Circular/012/2015
Date: 25/2/2015
To
All Affiliated of INDWF
Dear Cooleagues,
VII Central Pay Commission invited the Standing council members of
National Council of JCM for submission of oral evidence on the
JCM/Common memorandum submitted by the National Council constituents to
the commission on Pay and Allowances, Pay determination, Minimum and
Maximum Pay, Pensionery benefits, Commutations, Revision of Pension for
Pensioners etc on 25/2/2015 at 11.00 Hrs.
The Standing Committee members attendted the meeting with the 7th
Central Pay Commission from 11.00 Hrs ti 12.30 Hrs and the details are
given as under :
1. At the outset Leader and Secretary Staff Side raised the issues that
6th CPC Chairman invited the Standing Committee NC(JCM) for oral
evidence on 17th, 18th and 19th April, 2008 on the common memorandum
submitted by the National Council Consituents. Therefore, we need
minimum three days to supplement and give oral evidence to the VII CPC
and one day for Retirement benefits.
a. Determination Pay and Minimum Pay as well as Maximum Pay
b. Pay and Allowances
c. Special Benefits on particular categories
d. Terminal and Retirement Benefits etc.
After receiving the names and dates for discussion we shall be able to
allot time for discussion on those matters mentioned in the memorandum.
2. We have demanded that sufficient time to be given to the Federation
to present their respective Ministries/Departments specific problems
particularly Railways, Defence, Postal, Health Ministry where the issues
are different from each other. Chairman agreed to give time after
requestes from the respective Federations.
3. Regarding merger of DA and Granting of interim report on granting
Interim Relief as per our request, Chairman said that this has not been
included in the Terms of reference. However, we have insisted upon that
the erosion of pay due to increase in prices and inflation the DA has
crossed more than 100%, therefore merger of DA is important and Interim
Relief should be granted. Chairman 7th CPC said there is no mention in
the Terms of Reference and there are directives from Government on this
issue. However, he assured that he will a DO letter to the Government
whether 7th CPC can consider to recommend and submit an Interim Report
on this matter.
The National Council JCM agreed to submit the names of members and dates
for further discussion on the memorandum after having internal
discussions among us and also approach the Government of India to give
directives to 7th CPC for submitting an Interim Relief on merger of DA
and Interim Relief for both employees and pensioners.
The meeting ended after the above discussions.
Yours Sincerly,
sd/-
(R.SRINIVASAN)
General Secretary
Income Tax 2015-16 – Changes relevant to Salaried Employees in Budget 2015
March 04, 2015
Kalaivaraikalai
While Finance Minister termed Budget
2015-16 as a growth oriented one with due attention to common and poor in
India, there were not much changes as far as Income Tax 2015-16 in respect of
salaried employees are concerned. Personal Income Tax Rates were untouched and
as a result Salaried Class will have to pay same Income Tax that they paid last
year.
However, following changes have been
effected with regard to deductions / exemption allowed from total income of
Salaried Employees under various Sections Income Tax Act by which quantum of
Income Tax payable this year may get reduced if an employee is eligible for
such deduction / exemption.
Sukanaya
Samriddhi Scheme made eligible for deduction under Section 80C
Individuals who are subjected to
Personal Income Tax Provisions can now save Sukanaya Samriddhi Scheme, a newly
started savings scheme with a view to encourage savings in the name of girl
child’s education and marriage, for the purpose of claiming deduction under
Section 80C
Additional
Income Tax Exemption in respect of Health Insurance Premium under Section 80 D:
Medical expenditure is getting
increased day by day and however awareness towards Health Insurance is very
minimal in India. In order to make Health Insurance Schemes more attractive and
to cover entire health insurance premium paid by an employee for the purpose of
deduction under Section 80 D, limits of Health Insurance Premium for covering
individual and a senior citizen for the purpose of Income Tax Exemption have
been increased to Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 30,000 respectively.
Moreover, as far as very senior
citizens (aged 80 years or more) are concerned any payment made on account of
medical expenditure up to Rs. 30,000 would be eligible for deduction under
Section 80D.
More
Deduction under Section 80DD for very senior citizens (increased from Rs.
50,000 to Rs. 80,000)
While an individual is eligible to
deduct up Rs. 50,000 which was spent towards medical expenditure under Section
80DD, budget 2015 has brought out an additional provision under this section to
allow deduction of Rs. 80,000 for very senior citizens.
The condition of producing
certificate from a medical doctor under Section 80DDB has been relaxed and it
is enough the tax payer produces a prescription from a specialist doctor.
Additional
Income Tax Exemption for Persons with disability under Section 80U:
In view of the rising cost of
medical care and special needs of a disabled person, it is proposed to amend
section 80DD and section 80U so as to raise the limit of deduction in respect
of a person with a disability from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 75,000.
It is also proposed to raise the
limit of deduction in respect of a person with severe disability from Rs. 1
lakh to Rs. 1.25 lakhs.
Limit
under Section 80CCD and Section 80CCC for contribution in NPS and other pension
funds raised
With an agenda to promote social
security measures and to bring the existing provision in line with the recently
increased overall limit of Rs. 150,000, the deduction for contribution to
certain pension funds under section 80CCC has been increased to Rs. 150,000
from present Rs. 100,000.
Also, an additional deduction under
section 80CCD to the extent of Rs. 50,000 has been introduced for contributions
under the National Pension Scheme.
Deduction
towards Transport Allowance increased from Rs. 800 to Rs. 1600 per month
The long due increment in the
monthly travel allowance has now finally materialized. In order to commensurate
with the increased costs of transportation, it is now proposed to be double the
original transport allowance and it shall stand at Rs. 1,600 per month.
Tuesday, 3 March 2015
Flash News
March 03, 2015
Kalaivaraikalai
Union Budget 2015: Postal Department to use its vast network for proposed Payment Bank
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2)Union Budget 2015-16: No change in income tax rates
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Flash News
March 03, 2015
Kalaivaraikalai
With
decline in document shipments, e commerce is our department’s new
focus,” a top official at the Department of Posts, told ET.
E-MAIL POLICY OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CLICK HERE3)Extension Ad-hoc Recognition of Service Association of employees of N/S Departmental Canteens/TRs of Central govt. Offices under CCS (RSA), Rules 1993 –regarding Click the below link for details
http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02adm/XXX.pdf
Minutes of the 26th meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) held on 03rd February, 2015 under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble MOS (PP).
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E-MAIL POLICY OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA CLICK HERE3)Extension Ad-hoc Recognition of Service Association of employees of N/S Departmental Canteens/TRs of Central govt. Offices under CCS (RSA), Rules 1993 –regarding Click the below link for details
http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02adm/XXX.pdf
Minutes of the 26th meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) held on 03rd February, 2015 under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble MOS (PP).
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Thursday, 26 February 2015
NFIR’s 55 Point Charter of Demands
February 26, 2015
Kalaivaraikalai
NFIR’s 55
Point Charter of Demands Including DA Merger, Interim Relief and Scrap NPS
1. Withdraw FDI, PPP in Railways – Stop Out Sourcing,
Contractorisation and Privatization.
2. Scrap New Pension Scheme in Railways and restore liberalised
pension scheme.
3. DA
merger with pay with retrospective effect and payment of Interim Relief to
Central Government employees (serving and retired).
4. Calculation and payment of Productivity
Linked Bonus (PLB) on actual wages.
5. Transport Allowance be exempted from the
purview of Income Tax.
6. Increase contribution to Group Insurance
Scheme (GIS) by atleast 10-times for all Government employees.
7. Merge Technician-II with Technician-1
with Grade Pay Rs.2800/- (PB-I) in Railways.
8. Revise entry grade pay of Station Masters
as Rs.4200/- in PB-2.
9. Replacement of Grade Pay Rs.4600/- with
Rs.4800/- (PB-2) w.e.f. 01/01/2006.
10. Revise upwardly the kilometrage rates of
Running Staff w.e.f. 01/01/2006 – Settle Running Staff issues as per agreement
dated 7th February, 2014.
11. Implement agreement for Up-gradation of
Apex Group ‘C’ posts to Group ‘B’ Gazetted in Railways.
12. Allotment of higher Grade Pay to the
Loco Pilots and Guards.
13. Count Temporary status Casual Labour
Service in full as qualifying service for retirement and other purposes.
14. Allot entry Grade Pay of Rs.5400/- to
the Group ‘B’ Gazetted staff.
15. LARSGESS be extended to GP Rs. 2400/-
and above.
16. Track patrolling – Support man provision
be complied with.
17. Rectify MACPS anomalies.
18. Rectify Sixth CPC anomalies.
19. Enhance Fixed Medical Allowance of
Rs.500/- p.m. to not less than Rs.2000/- p.m., for all retired employees.
20. Extend special privileges and facilities
for Women employees for their
empowerment.
21. Ensure full implementation of the report
of Joint Committee for career
growth of Track Maintainers.
22. Abolish 12/- Hours duty in Railways –
Introduce 8 hours duty roster for Running and Safety categories staff. Classify
Running Staff working high
speed trains as “Intensive” – NFIR’s
proposals on the recommendations of High Power Committee (R&S) be
considered for reaching negotiated settlement.
23. Remove hardships being faced by Train
Controllers.
24. Reduce Duty Hours of Nursing Staff, thus
honour Government’s decision.
25. Create ticket checking staff posts for
manning trains.
26. Casual Labour acquired temporary status
prior to 01/01/2004 should be covered under Liberalised Pension Scheme.
27. Implement norms approved by Railway
Board and sanction new posts of SSE/JE (Signal), ESM, Helper (Signal) etc.
28. Amend Rules for providing employment to
Wards of Employees.
29. Provide quality Health care to
employees, their families besides retired employees.
30. Fill vacancies of Doctors, Para Medical
Staff and provide Super specialists in all Railway Hospitals — enhance
superannuation age of Railway Doctors.
31. Cover all Railway employees under
Incentive Scheme in Workshops, PUs etc., wherever not covered.
32. Grant parity in Pay Structure for
Stenographers in Railways at par with CSS/RBSS.
33. Training Allowance should be revised to
30% of pay in all Training Centres/Schools.
34. Implement agreement on stepping up of
pay of Loco Inspectors.
35. Review SPAD definition – Prevent
harassment and victimisation of Running and safety categories staff.
36. Make upward revision of Income Tax
exemption limit in the case of running staff.
37. Running Rooms should be improved,
air-conditioned and upgraded on priority.
38. Grant Project incentive allowance to the
staff working in projects on Indian Railways.
39. Negotiating foras of PNM, DC/JCM &
NC/JCM should be made effective for resolving issues speedily – Implement
agreements reached in PNM, DC/JCM & special meetings etc., immediately.
40. Ensure creation of posts in
safety/operational/public image categories for manning new services and
maintaining new assets without linking to matching surrender.
41. Grant Daily Allowance to Staff Car
Drivers.
42. Absorb quasi administrative
units/offices staff against posts in GP Rs. 1800/- PB-1.
43. Induct Course Completed Act Apprentice
against vacancies.
44. Ensure quality Uniform to all employees
and supply of quality protective gears — concede NFIR’s proposals.
45. Grant Patient Care Allowance to all
para-medical staff.
46. Provision of single woman Hostel
facility at all Divisional Headquarters and important stations.
47. Setting up of a multi-disciplinary
training institute for imparting training in rail related electronic
technologies for the wards of Railway Employees.
48. Extension of medical facilities to the
dependent parents of railway employees.
49. Liberalize compassionate appointment
provisions.
50. Remove restrictions on payment of
Children Education Allowance/Hostel subsidy.
51. Allot adequate funds for maintenance of
Railway Quarters as well as construction of new quarters.
52. Introduce warning/ Hooter system to
prevent deaths of Track Maintainers etc., while on duty.
53. Grant Study leave with attendant
incentives liberally o the employees for pursuing higher studies.
54. Enhance Night Patrolling Allowance for
Track Maintainers.
55. Allot Pay Band-4 to Junior
Administrative Grade Officers in Railways.
Source: NFIR
Flash News : Merger of DA with Pay and Grant of Interim Relief
February 26, 2015
Kalaivaraikalai
The JCM Staff Side delegation met the Chairman,
Seventh Central Pay Commission, 25/02/2015 at 11:00 hrs. The detailed report as
follows…
i. Merger of DA with Pay and grant of Interim
Relief :-
The JCM Staff Side insisted that the Pay
Commission should consider Staff Side memorandum submitted in the month of June
2014 and recommend DA merger. The Chairman, 7th CPC replied that there
is no communication from the Government of India to give interim report on DA
merger demand. After discussion, the Chairman 7th CPC has decided to send D.O.
letter to the Government today conveying the strong protest of
Staff Side/JCM.
With regard to grant of Interim Relief,
the Chairman heard the point of view of the Staff Side JCM that it is only
“provisional payment in view of market situation and urged upon the Commission
to send suo-moto recommendation to the Government.
ii. Allotment of time slots for explaining the
case of Central Government Employees as well ‘ Departments like Railways,
Postal, Defence (Civil side) etc.,
The Chairman suggested that small committees may
be constituted by the Staff Side for meeting the Pay Commission for
deliberations and enough time will be given. He also said that the Memorandums
given by JCM, Federations/Unions/Associations have been gone into by the Pay
Commission fully. He further said that VII CPC will meet the teams from each
department and hear their proposals.
Responding to this, the JCM Staff Side has agreed
to make out the proposal for the purpose of facilitating the Pay Commission to
hear the views/submissions of the Federations/Unior/Associations. The
deliberations may commence somewhere after 15th March, 2015. Staff Side JCM
will prepare time schedule proposal and send to Pay Commission accordingly.
iii. Gramin Dak Sewaks – The case was explained.
The Pay Commission was suggested that the copy of Supreme Court Judgment may be
made available for examination.
On behalf of NFIR S/Shri M.Raghavaiah (JCM Staff
Side/Leader), Guman Singh, R.P.Bhatnagar and B.C. Sharma have participated in
the meeting.
sd/-
(Dr M.Raghavaiah)
General Secretary
(Dr M.Raghavaiah)
General Secretary
Source: NFIR
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
DAY LONG DHARNA IN FRONT OF ALL REGIONAL OFFICES.
February 25, 2015
Kalaivaraikalai
The Second
phase of programme decided by Postal JCA comprising NFPE & FNPO - AIPEU GDS
(NFPE) & NUGDS is on 27-02-2015 -
DAY LONG DHARNA IN FRONT OF ALL REGIONAL OFFICES.
ORGANIZE
MOBILIZE
27 - 02 -
2015
DHARNA
INFRONT OF ALL REGIONAL OFFICES IN ALL CIRCLES
MAKE IT A GRAND SUCCESS WITH ENMASS PARTICIPATION
Now, India Post to sell biscuits, photo frames and mugs
February 25, 2015
Kalaivaraikalai
CHENNAI: After introducing auxiliary mail services in an attempt to
salvage its sinking fortunes, India Post will now sell biscuits, photo
frames and mugs. After opening in Bengaluru and Mysore, Chennai's first
Post Shoppe will come up at the head post office on Anna Salai next
mont
Postmaster general Merwin Alexander said the store would also sell pens, markers, gum, books and souvenirs with the India Post logo.
It will be located next to the multiple counters for postal and banking operations, so that customers can pick up stationery, and more.
"Post Shoppe is aimed at bringing various items of selected utility on sale under one roof. There will also be greeting cards," said Alexander. "Despite the internet, there are still many takers for greeting cards as it makes a difference to the receiver who would cherish it and keep it as a fond memory from a loved one," said Alexander. There was also a plan to have coffee vending machines at the shop, he added.
The postmaster general said the facility would augment the needs of the customer and also add value to the place. "If a customer walks in and finds that he is not carrying a pen, he can quickly get it from the Post Shoppe. And then there are other things he can buy. It is all about customer delight," said Alexander. "In short, it is expected to be a shelf of aesthetics and utility."
After seeing the response in Chennai, India Post will decide whether to replicate the store in tier two cities. Customers are welcome to send in suggestions on the content and feel of Post Shoppe, said an official.
Against the onslaught of email and instant communication using computers and smart phones, India Post has been trying to reinvent itself through a variety of improvised communication services such as e-post, e-money order and e-tracking.
Postmaster general Merwin Alexander said the store would also sell pens, markers, gum, books and souvenirs with the India Post logo.
It will be located next to the multiple counters for postal and banking operations, so that customers can pick up stationery, and more.
"Post Shoppe is aimed at bringing various items of selected utility on sale under one roof. There will also be greeting cards," said Alexander. "Despite the internet, there are still many takers for greeting cards as it makes a difference to the receiver who would cherish it and keep it as a fond memory from a loved one," said Alexander. There was also a plan to have coffee vending machines at the shop, he added.
The postmaster general said the facility would augment the needs of the customer and also add value to the place. "If a customer walks in and finds that he is not carrying a pen, he can quickly get it from the Post Shoppe. And then there are other things he can buy. It is all about customer delight," said Alexander. "In short, it is expected to be a shelf of aesthetics and utility."
After seeing the response in Chennai, India Post will decide whether to replicate the store in tier two cities. Customers are welcome to send in suggestions on the content and feel of Post Shoppe, said an official.
Against the onslaught of email and instant communication using computers and smart phones, India Post has been trying to reinvent itself through a variety of improvised communication services such as e-post, e-money order and e-tracking.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
OBITUARY
February 24, 2015
Kalaivaraikalai
கோவில்பட்டி தேசிய அஞ்சல் ஊழியர் சங்கத்தின் முன்னாள் கோட்டசெயலாளரும் ஸ்ரீவில்லிபுத்தூர் Grade II Postmaster ருமான
திரு விக்டர் தனிஸ்லாஸ் அவர்களின் தாயார் இன்று மாலை காலமானார் என்பதை வருத்தத்துடன் தெரிவித்து கொள்கிறோம்.
அன்னாரின் இறுதி சடங்கு நாளை கோவில்பட்டியில் அவரது இல்லத்தில் வைத்து நடைபெறும்.
அன்னாரின் மறைவால் வாடும் அவர்தம் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு தேசிய சங்கத்தின் ஆழ்த்த அனுதாபங்கள்.
திரு விக்டர் தனிஸ்லாஸ் அவர்களின் தாயார் இன்று மாலை காலமானார் என்பதை வருத்தத்துடன் தெரிவித்து கொள்கிறோம்.
அன்னாரின் இறுதி சடங்கு நாளை கோவில்பட்டியில் அவரது இல்லத்தில் வைத்து நடைபெறும்.
அன்னாரின் மறைவால் வாடும் அவர்தம் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு தேசிய சங்கத்தின் ஆழ்த்த அனுதாபங்கள்.
Cadre Restructuring Agreement of Gr C Employees.
February 24, 2015
Kalaivaraikalai
Cadre Restructuring ல் தற்போதைய நிலையை பாரீர்
DEPARTMENT’S DELAYING TACTICS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED. POSTAL JCA SHOULD NOT FAIL IN ITS RESPONSIBILITY.
DEPARTMENT’S DELAYING TACTICS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED. POSTAL JCA SHOULD NOT FAIL IN ITS RESPONSIBILITY.
COM.
M.KRISHNAN
EX SECRETARY GENERAL NFPE
Cadre Restructuring agreement of the Group
‘C’ employees of the Department of Posts was signed by both the official side
and staff side on 28.04.2014 after protracted discussions and hard-bargaining
by the leadership of NFPE & FNPO. By 30.04.2015 first anniversary of the
signing of the agreement will be over. Even after a lapse of nine months the
proposal is still pending in the Postal Directorate. In all other departments
like Railways, Income Tax, Central Secretariat etc.
cadre restructuring is already approved by Government and implemented.
Employees got the benefits months back. Postal JCA has included this demand in
its charter of demands. The reply given by the Department is really shocking
and shameful. After keeping the file in the cold-storage for ten months now the
Postal Board says it want six months more time to process the proposal for
submission to the DOP&T. Reply given by the Department in the minutes of
the strike charter discussion is reproduced below:
“The examination of proposals regarding
Cadre Restructuring will be expedited and will be sent to DOP&T within
specified period as decided in the JCM meeting (i.e six month from 16.12.2014)”
So, as per the reply, for processing the
proposal, the Directorate will take time upto 30.06.2015 i.e. fourteen months
from the date of signing of the agreement. It is really shameful. After
processing, the proposal is to be submitted to DOP&T for approval. If
Postal Board can take 14 months for processing, DOP&T will definitely
take minimum six months. After that approval of Finance and Law Ministry’s are
to be obtained. Thus minimum it will take one more year from 30.06.2015. By
that time 7th CPC report will be submitted and implemented by Government. Once
7th CPC recommendations are implemented the entire cadre
Restructuring Agreement signed after 6th CPC report will become infructuous and
Government will say fresh cadre Restructuring Committee is to be constituted
after the 7th CPC. That means all the effort made by the Postal Federations
will go in vain. This should not be allowed to happen under any circumstances.
Postal JCA Leaders should rise upto the occasion.
All of us know that the cadre Restructuring
agreement is a product of continuous struggle conducted by Postal JCA right
from 2010 onwards. Postal Board adopted delaying tactics from the very
beginning and everytime we countered it with serious agitations including
serving of indefinite strike notice and mobilisation of the workers, which
compelled the Postal Board to sign the agreement on 28.04.2014. If the
agreement is implemented, the promotional chances of Group ‘C’ employees will
increase three fold (three times). Further on completion of two years service
in the third promotional scale they will get one more promotion i.e. fourth promotion.
Every Group ‘C’ employee will be benefited and the long wait for getting more
promotional opportunities will be over.
In the above circumstances, we cannot
accept the stand taken by the Postal Board in the JCM Departmental council
meeting on 16.12.2014 and also in the strike Charter discussion meeting on
05.02.2015. 6th & 7th Central Pay Commissions are given only 18 months time
by the Government for examining the wages and service conditions and
giving recommendations regarding 30 lakhs of Central Govt. employees and
about 20 lakhs Defence personnel which includes more than 60 departments and
hundreds of various cadres and Pay Commissions are completing their work within
the specified time. Here in the Postal department for processing an agreement
signed by the Department and staff side 14 months time is being taken, that too
not for final orders, but for submitting the proposal to DOP&T!!!. It is an
insult to the entire employees who are eagerly waiting for orders. Their hope
and aspirations cannot be allowed to be shattered, because of the indifferent
attitude of the Postal Board.
Postal JCA leaders should take a firm and
uncompromising stand and should demand implementation of the cadre
restructuring proposals (not merely processing for submission to DOP&T)
before 30.04.2015. Orders are to be issued before 30.04.2015. Otherwise we
should go for indefinite strike as already decided by Postal JCA.
It is an agreement signed by the Department
and it should not be allowed to lapse automatically after 7th CPC finalizing
its report. DOP&T will not allow any cadre restructuring Committee Report
constituted after 6th CPC to be implemented after 7th CPC recommendations. Once
7th CPC recommendations are submitted to Government, DOP&T will
simply reject the agreement and advise Postal Board to reconstitute another
Cadre Restructuring committee after implementation of 7th CPC recommendations.
So let us understand the seriousness of the situation and rise upto the
occasion.
Bipartite Settlement between Union and Management on wage revision.
February 24, 2015
Kalaivaraikalai
Minutes
of the discussions held on 23rd February 2015 between IBA representing
Management of bank which are parties to the Bipartite Settlement and Workmen
Unions and Officers’ Association on wage revision
Discussions were held between the
Indian Banks’ Association representing Managements of Banks and the authorised
representatives of Workmen Unions and Officers’ Associations on wage revision
for officers in banks. After holding several rounds of discussions the parties
have mutually agreed as under:
1. The Wage revision will be
effective from 1.11.2012.
2. The annual wage increase in
salary and allowances @ 15% which works out to Rs. 4725 crores on salary slip
components.
3. The new scales will be
constructed after merging dearness allowance corresponding 4440 points as on
November 2011, which works out to 60.15% and adding a factor 2% on basic pay
plus dearness allowance as on 31st March 2012 amounting to around Rs. 597
crores.
4. Distribution of annual wage
increase between Workmen and Officers’ Association will be worked separately
based on breakupof establishment expenses as on 31.03.2012.
5. Every second and fourth Saturday
of the month will be a holiday and the other Saturdays will be full working
days.
6. All other issues of the
Management and Unions / Associations discussed during the process of
negotiation will be settled to the mutual satisfaction.
7. The Parties will meet on mutually
convenient dates to draw out a detailed Bipartite Settlement / Joint Note on
the various issues on which consensus positions have been reached. The parties
will endeavour to finalise the Bipartite Settlement / Joint Note within a
period of ninety days from the date of minutes
Signed at Mumbai on 23rd February
2015
For Management
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