National Federation of Postal Employees

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CWC MEETING OF AIPEU-GDS(NFPE) AT HYDERABAD, A.P CIRCLE.

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ALL INDIA POSTAL EMPLOYEES UNIN - GDS (NFPE) CHQ GIVEN PROGRAMME OF ACTION ON GDS DEMANDS.

1. A Draft 32 Points Charter of Demands that has been prepared by the CWC covering all the demands of the three lakhs of GDS employees will be placed in the CHQ website, inviting further suggestions for improvement by the rank and file. The entire attention of our organisation will be focussed to win the above demands through a united movement of Postal Employees under the able guidance of the NFPE.

2. A Programme of Action starting with a day-long Dharna/Demonstration in front of all the Chief Postmasters General Offices/Postmaster Generals Offices/Divisional Offices will be organised on 28-06-2012.

3. After participating in the March to Parliament on 26th July, 2012 called for by the Confederation of CG Employees and the All India Convention organised by the NFPE on the same day at New Delhi, a massive Dharna exclusively for the GDS Demands will be organised in front of Parliament on 27.07.2012.

4. A comprehensive Memorandum on GDS Demands and issues will be submitted to the Government and the Department on the day of our Dharna on 27th July, 2012. Further the memorandum will be submitted to the Govt. through MPs also.

5. Meeting the Honourable MoC&IT at a later date to focus attention on our urgent Demands after the Dharna before the Parliament.

It is requested to prepare / make all arrangements to conduct the program on 28-06-2012 in all circles and travel arrangements to Delhi for "March to parliament" & NFPE convention on 26-07-12 and "Mass Dharna at Parliament by GDS employees" on 27-06-2012 i.e., two days stay in Delhi and ensure the programs will be grand success with large participation of all NFPE & GDS membership.

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MEETING OF CADRE RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD ON 29.05.2012

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NFPE KERALA CONFERENCE AT PALAKKAD PHOTOS

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CONFEDERATIONCONF.06/2012 DATED:25.06.2012

Dear Comrade

The detailed campaign tour programme is enclosed. We have given details of the date and place of the meetings of each state separately. The tickets for travel inside the State will be arranged by the concerned State Committee secretaries, whose names and phone numbers are given. The return and forward journey may be arranged by the concerned individual leaders deployed for each station. The deployed comrades are requested to reach the destination in the morning itself. The State Secretaries may arrange for more than one meeting in a station. For the facility of maximum coverage the visiting leaders may form groups to visit the offices. The affiliates are requested to give necessary instructions to their field formations to mobilize their members to participate in the March to Parliament programme and see that their journey tickets are booked well in advance.

With greetings,

Yours fraternally,
K.K.N. Kuty)
Secretary General

TOUR PROGRAMME [REVISED]

KERALA: – Thiruvananthapuram- 5.6.2012, , Kochi- 6.6.2012 Calicut- 7.6.2012 - Coms’ M.Krishnan, K.Ragavendran, K.P.RajagopalSate Secretary: Com. M. Krishnan. Phone No. 094470 68125

TAMILNADU: - Tiruchy- 12.6.2012, Madurai- 13.56.2012, Coimbatore- 14.6.2012, Chennai- 15.6.2012 - K.Ragavendran, K.V.Sreedharan, Ashok B Salunkhe, M.Duraipandian, K.Venkatasubramanian. State Secretary , Com. M. Duraipandian. Phone No. 097898 33552

KARNATAKA: – Bangalore- 16.6.2012, Hassan- 17.6.2012, Mangalore.-19.6.2012, Hubli 20-6-2012 & Goa.-21.6.2012 K. V. Sreedharan, T. Narasimhan, R. Sethuraman, V. Sreekumar & P. Prasad. State Secretary. Com. P. Prasad. Phone : 094800 66620

ANDHRA PRADESH: Dates: June 19, 20 & 21 – Hyderabad 19.6.2012, Vijayawada. 20.6.2012 and Vizag: 21.6.2012K. Ragavendran, K.P. Rajagopal, Nageswar Rao, Humayun, Satyanarayana, N. Somaiah. State Secretary. Com. Nageswara Rao Phone: No. 099123 48233.

MAHARASHTRA: - Nagpur. 5.6.2012 Mumbai 6.6.2012, Pune 7.6.2012.KKN Kutty, Ashok Salunkhe K.V. Sreedharan, D.K.Rahate, M.S. Bharne, Nageswara Rao, RP Singh & P.K. Das State Secretary: Com. R.P.Singh Phone’ No. 099690 80996

GUJARAT: - Ahmedabad 12.6.2012, Rajkot 13.6.2012 Baroda 14.6.2012 K.K.N. Kutty, A.B. Salunkhe, D.K.Rahate, Ishwar Singh Dabas & VK Bhambhi State Secretary: Com. V.K. Bhambhi. Phone No.094273 03395

MADHYAPRADESH & CHATISGARH : - Bhopal,- 19.6.2012;Indore- 20.6.2012; Jabalpur-21.6.2012 and Raipur -22.6.2012 Coms. Ishwar Singh Dabas, R.N.Parasar, P. Suresh, T.K.R.Pillai & Yeshwant Purohit. Sate Secretary Com. Y. Purohit- Phone No. 09467 17191.

RAJASTHAN: Jaipur- 20.6.2012, Ajmer-21.6.2012, Jodhpur-22.6.2012 and Udaipur-23.6.2012

S.K.Vyas, Giriraj Singh, Ashok Kanojia & RS Shekhawat. State Secretary R.S.Shekawat Ph No. 094147 75515

PUNJAB, HARYANA, HP & CHANDIGARH : - Amritsar-09.7.2012, Jalandhar-10.7.2012, Ambala-11.7.2012, Chandigarh-12.7.2012 and Shimla-13.7.2012.

M.S. Raja, R.N.Parassar, Ashok Kanojia, Giriraj Singh.Com. to be contacted Com. Noel-Phone No. 098885 51044

U.P & UTTARAKHAND: - Kanpur-3.7.2012; Lucknow-4.7.2012 , Allahabad-5.7.2012, Dehradun- 6.7.2012 Coms. S.K.Vyas, K.P. Rajagopal, Ishwar Singh Dabas, Giriraj Singh, R.N.Parasar & JP Singh: State Secretary Com. J.P. Singh- Phone No. 080054 45445.

BIHAR & JHARKHAND: - Patna- 10.7.2012, Dhanbad,-11.7.2012 Jamshedpur- & Ranchi- 12.7.2012. Coms. Pijush Roy, V.Bhattacharya, Yeshwant Purohit S.K.Humayun, R.N.Dhal, Somaiah,. State Secretary: Com. Mukteswar Prasad Singh- Phone No. 089869 11289.

ORISSA: Dates: June 26, 27 & 28 – Bhubaneswar- 26.6.2012,Cuttack- 27.6.2012 ,Pijush Roy, V. Bhattacharya, S.K.Humayun, M Duraipandian, Somaiah, Rupak Sarkar & RN Dhal: State Secretary Com. R.N.Dhal- Phone No. 094372 25600.

WEST BENGAL: Dates: June 19, 20, 21 - Kolkata- 19.6.2012, Farakka-20.6.12 & Siliguri-21.6.12

Com. M.Krishnan, Pijush Roy, V.Bhattacharya, Rupak Sarkar.State Secy- Com. Pijush Roy, Phone No. 094335 15577

N.E REGION: - Guwahati- 26..6.2012, Shillong- 27.6.2012 & Agartala- 28.6.2012

Com. M.S. Raja, K.P. Rajagopal, Tapandas Gupta. Pranab Bhattacharjee, Rehman & GK Gohain. Assam State Secretary: Com. GK Gohain Phone No. 094335 15577

DELHI- 16 & 17.7.2012; MEERUT & GAZIABAD- 18.7.2012, FARIDABAD-19.7.2012 & GURGAON- 20.7.2012. Coms. S.K. Vyas, K.K.N. Kutty, M.S.Raja, Ashok Kanojia, V. Bhattacharya. Ishwar Singh Dabas,Giriraj Singh. Delhi State Secretary- Com. V. Bhattacharya, Phone No. 098685 20926.

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A REPORT OF 1st CWC MEETING OF AIPEU - GDS (NFPE)HELD AT HYDERABAD, A.P CIRCLE.

(By Com. P.Panduranga Rao,General Secretary)

Dear Comrades,

The 1st Extended Central Working Committee meeting of our AIPEU GDS[NFPE] was held under the leadership of our CHQ President Comrade Bijoy Gopal Sur on 23.05.2012 at Sundarayya Vighyan Khendra, Hyderabad [AP]. The CWC commenced with the hoisting of NFPE flag and GDS Union flag by Comrades Bijoy Gopal Sur CHQ President and Vijay Krishna Vice President of GDS Union of AP respectively amidst slogans renting the air

The Reception Committee headed by Comrades K.Ramachandram Convenor Postal Circle Co-ordination Committee, DASV.Prasad, CS P3, SSRA.Prasad ,Assistant Circle Secretary P3 and K.N.Chari Treasurer, GDS Union AP Circle has made excellent arrangements for the conduct of the CWC as well as the accommodation of CWC Members and participants.

Inaugural Session:

The CWC was inaugurated by our beloved Secretary General, NFPE Comrade M.Krishnan. The CWC was attended and addressed by Comrdes K.Ragavendran [Working President of Confederation of CG Employees & Workers]; K.V.Sridharan [General Secretary P3]; Ishwar Singh Dabas [General Secretary P4]; Giriraj Singh [General Secretary R3]; R.Seethalakshmi [Assistant Secretary General NFPE]; P.Mohan [General Secretary Postal Casual Labour Union]; R.Shivannarayana [Deputy GS P3]; Veeramani [AGS P3]; Y.Nagabooshanam [Working President Casual Labour Union]; K.Ramachandram [AGS & Circle Secretary Admn Union]; Sk.Humayun [CHQ President P4]; DASV.Prasad [Circle Secretary P3 AP]; R.J.Madhusudana Rao [Circle Secretary R3 AP]; and Comrade M.Nagavardhana Rao [RJCM Leader AP]. All General Secretaries and other leaders assured total cooperation and solid support to our GDS Union in building a strong organisation for us as well as in unitedly fighting to win the issues of GDS. They guided us to function democratically and with the motto of unity and struggle for advancement of the cause of GDS.

GDS CRUSADER:

During the inaugural session, the first copy of the All India journal of our union “ GDS Crusader” was released by the General Secretary of P4 Union Comrade Ishwar Singh Dabas and was received by Comrade Giriraj Singh General Secretary R3 & Com.V.Vijayakrishna, Circle Vice President, GDS.

Subjects Committee:

All the CWC Members narrated the actual organisational position in their respective Circles. It was observed that the 1st Circle Conference of AIPEU GDS [NFPE] has been successfully held at Kerala Circle. Each Circle position explained by the CWC Members enthused all as it was clear from the deliberations that the GDS are joining our Union en-mass in many circles and in many divisions in different circles. The CWC also noted the Circles where the process of enrolling membership has not picked up momentum and decided to take appropriate organisational measures including intensive tour by the CHQ Office Bearers to expedite the formation of our union in all circles.

Important Decisions:The CWC after the inaugural session in which all the above leaders elaborately dealt with the issues of GDS and the task before our GDS Union in resolving them through united organisational measurers and struggles sat in its subjects committee. All the Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries participated in the discussion on all matters of agenda items.

I. Union Constitution:

The CWC unanimously adopted a Constitution for the AIPEU GDS [NFPE].

II. The following important decisions have been taken unanimously on the issues of GDS:

2. A Programme of Action starting with a day- long Dharna/Demonstration in front of all the Chief Postmasters General Offices/Postmaster Generals Offices/Divisional Offices will be organised on 28-06-2012.

5. Meeting the Honourable MoC&IT at a later date to focus attention on our urgent Demands after the Dharna before the Parliament.

III. The following decisions have been taken on our Union Organisation:

1. Conduct the enrolment of membership to our union in all circles at the earliest and organise divisional conferences and then Circle Conferences during the months of August, September and October to elect leadership democratically at all levels. The first All India Conference will thereafter be held in Andhra Pradesh in the month of December,2012 / January,2013.

2. To build a strong subscriber base to our CHQ journal GDS Crusader by collecting the annual subscription of Rs.60/- per member.

IV. Decisions on Finance of our Union:

The CWC unanimously decided to strengthen the financial position of our CHQ as an urgent measure and various Circles have been given quota of donations to be completed within a time frame before 15th June, 2012. The CWC noted with thanks that ‘GUDUR NFPE UNIONS’ the home division of our General Secretary have donated a laptop to the GDS General Secretary for efficient functioning.

Comrades,

The new union AIPEU GDS[NFPE] has been necessitated in order to achieve major gains for the GDS through unity with all regular employees unions under the NFPE. We cannot win without uniting with all under the NFPE unlike some who thrive on anti-federation and anti-unity tirades that only weaken the cause of the three lakhs GDS. Trade Union democracy will be the cornerstone of our functioning and unity with all and struggle for emancipation of GDS will be our direction. Whatever we have achieved had been the result of united struggle by the entirety of the Postal Employees Movement and not the result of any one organisation or individual. Let us understand that very clearly and take a resolve to strengthen our comradely bonds with all organisations and function shoulder to shoulder. Let us go to every GDS in the country and explain the reality in total and build a very strong trade union organisation for the GDS that really wins

With revolutionary greetings,

GDS CHARTER OF DEMANDS

1. Departmentalization of Gramin Dak Sevaks and grant of all benefits of departmental employees to GDS.

2. Constitute 7th CPC and refer GDS wage revision also to the consideration of Pay Commission.

3. Merge 50% DA with TRCA of GDS.

4. Cancel the new GDS (Conduct & Engagement) Rules, 2011 and restore GDS (Conduct & Employment) Rules.

5. Ensure minimum statutory monthly pension of Rs.3500/- to GDS and grant other pensionery benefits like gratuity etc., based on the formula applicable to departmental employees and under Gratuity Act 1972. Extend family pension facility to GDS also.

6. Grant three time bound financial up gradations to all GDS on 10th, 20th and 25th year.

7. Enhance the bonus quantum ceiling from Rs.2500/- to Rs.3500/- and end the discrimination.

8. Reduce cash handling norms from Rs.20,000 to Rs.4,000 and also stamp sale norms.

9. Ensure full protection of existing TRCA when there is fall in the work load. TRCA should not be reduced under any circumstances.

10. Remove the 25% outside recruitment quota for Postman Recruitment and 100% Postman vacancies be given to GDS.

11. Remove the 50 points compulsory condition for compassionate appointment and provide compassionate appointment to all eligible dependents.

12. Introduce medical reimbursement scheme for GDS.

13. Grant full trade union facilities including special casual leave and foreign service facilities to GDS Union representatives.

14. Grant 6 months maternity leave to female GDS instead of three months.

15. Grant all advances to GDS at par with regular employees.

16. Grant full transfer facility to GDS. Grant protection of the existing TRCA on transfer.

17. Grant revised TRCA slabs upto 125 points to BPMs based on the workload as on 01.01.2006.

18. Stop combination of duties of GDSMD with that of BPM as it will result in restriction of business hours of BO thereby causing loss of revenue.

19. Enhance age limit for the departmental examination for promotion to the cadre of Postal Assistant from GDS at par with Postman cadre.

20. Modify date of superannuation of GDS as the last working day of the month.

21. Remove the ceiling limit of Rs.50 for cash allowance for conveyance of cash from BO to AO and vice versa.

22. Grant of LTC and home town LTC facilities to GDS.

23. Remove the discrimination in grant of welfare assistance to GDS in respect of prolonged illness, Book awards, educational assistance etc,.

24. Provide norms for MNREGS work at par with SB transactions and also cash conveyance from BO to AO and vice versa.

25. Cancel the embargo of fixing of minimum TRCA in respect of new appointees. Minimum should be the entitled TRCA drawn by the earlier incumbent. No fresh statistics to be compiled.

26. Fix norms for all new items of work entrusted to GDS and until then grant enhanced incentives.

27. Payment of rent for BO to be borne by the department and till that time grant enhancement of Office Maintenance Allowance.

28. Redeployment of GDS should not be done beyond 5 kms and full protection of TRCA should be given in case of redeployment from one post to another.

29. Prompt issuing of SDBS cards to all GDS employees.

30. Grant Children Educational Allowance and small family incentive to all GDS.

31. Fill up all GDS posts in RMS and convert GDS MM posts as MTS.

32. Make early payment of RPLI incentive and remove the minimum condition and maximum

limit in grant of NREGS incentive

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CONFEDERATION PARLIAMENT MARCH ON 26 JULY 2012 .WAGE REVISION, 50% DA MERGER, PFRDA BILL, GDS & CASUAL LABOUR ISSUES, REMOVAL OF 5% CONDITION FOR COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENTS ETC. NFPE COMRADES SHOULD ATTEND NFPE ALL INDIA CONVENTION ON 26^th JULY 03 P.M. AND GDS PARLIAMENT MARCH ON 27^th JULY 10 A.M. ENSURE MASS SCALE PARTICIPATION. BOOK YOUR UP & DOWN TICKETS IMMEDIATELY

M. KRISHNAN,

SECRETARY GENERAL

NFPE

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Transfer Traveling Allowance (Transfer TA) is applicable to Central Government Employees who are under the orders of Transfer. The following grants and reimbursement of charges paid by employee for shifting his/her residence to the new place of posting are payable to the employee.

Transfer T .A. comprises of the following elements: -

· a composite transfer grant equal to one month’s basic pay;

· actual fares for self and family for journey by rail/steamer/air;

· road mileage for journey by road between places not connected by rail;

· cost of transportation of personal effects from residence to residence; and

· cost of transportation of conveyance possessed by the employee.

In addition to the above, the employee will be entitled for an additional fare by the entitled class for self for both onward and return journeys, if he has to leave his family behind due to non-availability of Government accommodation at the new place of posting.

An employee whose family does not accompany him to the new station while joining on transfer, has an option to claim for him

either for the first journey undertaken to join the new post

or for the journey subsequently undertaken along with family members.

At the Same Station-

No T.A. if no change of residence is involved.

If there is compulsory change of residence solely due to the transfer

(a) Actual cost of conveyance for self and family limited to the road mileage and actual cost of transportation of personal effects admissible subject to the prescribed limits and

(b) Composite Transfer Grant equal to one-third of basic pay.

Between two stations within a short distance not more than 20 km: -

No T.A. if no change of residence is involved

If change of residence is involved-

Full Transfer T .A. will be allowed and Composite transfer grant equal to one-third of basic pay.

Transfer TA- Travel entitlement:

Grade Pay	Travel Entitlements
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs.10,000/- and above and those in pay scale of HAG + and above	Business / Club Class by air / AC First class by train
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs.7,600 and Rs.8,900	Economy Class by air / AC First class by train
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs.5,400 and Rs.6,600	Economy Class by air / AC II Tier class by train
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs.4,200, Rs.4,600 and Rs.4,800	AC II Tier class by train
Officers drawing grade pay below Rs.4,200	First class / AC IIi Tier / AC Chair car by train

Mileage Allowance for Journeys by Road:

In supersession of S.R.46 and the Government of India’s order thereunder, the grade pay ranges for travel by public/bus/auto/rickshaw/scooter/motor cycle, full taxi/taxi/own car is revised as indicated below:

Grade Pay (1)	Entitlement (2)
(i) Officers drawing grade pay of Rs 10,000 and above and those in pay scales of HAG+ and above.	Actual fare by any type of public bus including air-conditioned bus; OR At prescribed rates of AC Taxi when the journey is actually performed by AC Taxi; OR At prescribed rates for auto rickshaw for journeys by auto rickshaw, own scooter, motor cycle, moped etc.
(ii) Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 5400, Rs. 6600, Rs. 7600, Rs. 8700 and Rs. 8900	Same as at (i) above with the exception that journeys by AC taxi will not be permissible
(iii) Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 4200, Rs. 4600 and Rs. 4800	Same as at (ii) above.
(iv) Officers drawing grade pay of Rs 2400 and above but less than Rs. 4200.	Actual fare by any type of public bus other than air-conditioned bus; OR At prescribed rates for auto rickshaw for journeys by auto rickshaw/own scooter/motorcycle/moped etc.
(v) Officers drawing grade pay below Rs. 2400.	Actual tare by ordinary public bus only; OR At prescribed rates for auto rickshaw/own scooter/motorcycle/ moped etc.

(b) Mileage allowance for road journeys shall be regulated at the following rates in places where no specific rates have been prescribed either by the Director of Transport of the concerned State or of the neighboring States:

(i) For journeys performed in own car/taxi: Rs. 16 per km.

(ii) For journeys performed by auto rickshaw own scooter, etc.: Rs. 8 per km.

Transfer Grant and Packing Allowance:

(i) The Composite Transfer Grant shall be equal to one month’s pay as defined in para 3 of this O.M. in case of transfer involving a change of station located at a distance of or more than 20 km from each other.

(ii) In cases of transfer to stations which are at a distance of less than 20 kms from the old station and of transfer within the same city, one third of the composite transfer grant will be admissible, provided a change of residence is actually involved.

(iii) At present, only one transfer grant is permitted if the transfer of husband and wife takes place within 6 months of each other from the same place to the same place. With effect from the date of implementation of these orders, in cases where the transfer take place within six months, but after 60 days of the transfer of the spouse, fifty percent of the transfer grant on transfer shall be allowed to the spouse transferred later. No transfer grant shall be admissible to the spouse transferred later in case both the transfers are ordered within 60 days. The existing provisions shall continue to be applicable in case of transfers after a period or six months or more. Other rules precluding transfer grant in case of transfer at own request or transfer other than in public interest, shall continue to apply unchanged in their case.

Transportation of Personal Effects:

Grade pay (1)	By Train/steamer (2)	Rate per km – for transport by road (Rs. per km) (3)
		Z class cities	X&Y Class cities
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 7600 and above and those in pay scale HAG+ and above	6000 kgs. by goods train/4 wheeler wagon/1 double container	18.00 (Rs. 0.003 per kg. per km.)	30.00 (Rs. 0.005 per kg per Km)
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 4200, Rs. 4600, Rs. 4800, Rs. 5400 and Rs. 6600	6000 kgs. by goods Train/4 wheelerwagon/1 single container	18.00 (Rs. 0.003 per kg. per km.)	30.00 (Rs. 0.005 per kg per Km)
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 2800	3000 kgs.	9.00 (Rs.0.003 per kg. per km.)	15.00 (Rs. 0.005 per kg per Km)
Officers drawing grade pay below Rs. 2800	1500 kgs.	4.60 (Rs.0.0031 per kg. per km.)	7.50 (Rs. 0.005 per kg per Km)

The rates for transporting the entitled weight by Steamer will be equal to the prevailing rates prescribed by such transport in ships operated by Shipping Corporation of India.

Transportation of Conveyance:

Grade Pay(1)	Scale(2)
Officers drawing grade pay of Rs. 4200 and above and those in pay scales of HAG+ and above	One motor car etc or one motor cycle/scooter, or one horse
Officers drawing grade pay less than Rs. 4200	One motorcycle/scooter/Moped or one bicycle.

Definition of family: -Family includes-

Spouse residing with the employee. (Need not be dependent). Only one wife is included in the term ‘family’. In the case of wife/husband, the necessary condition is-’residing with’. Other members of the family should satisfy both conditions-’residing with’ and ‘wholly dependent’.

Legitimate children and stepchildren, residing with and wholly de- pendent. Children include major sons, legally adopted children and widowed daughters, residing with and wholly dependent. Restricted to two children with effect from 1st January 1999. However, this restriction does not apply to existing employees with more than two children including those born up to 31-12-1998. Does not apply also to employees with no/one child on 31-12-1998 but next confinement resulting in multiple births thereby increasing the number to more than two.

Children studying in educational institutions away from their parents at the time of transfer but joining their parents at the time of vacation are treated as members of family subject to other conditions for drawal of T.A.

Married daughter, if divorced, abandoned or separated from her husband and residing with and financially dependent on the parent.

Parents, stepmother, unmarried sisters and minor brothers residing with and wholly dependent. (Major brothers are not included).

Widowed sisters residing with and wholly dependent (provided their father is either not alive or is himself wholly dependent on the employee)

Definition of dependent: - Any family member whose income from all sources, including pension (inclusive of pension equivalent of DCRG, but excluding Dearness Relief) does not exceed Rs. 3,500 p.m., is deemed to be wholly dependent on the employee. Children getting stipend, scholarship, etc., in excess of Rs. 3,500 p.m. are not considered as dependents.

The following Office Memorandums are referred for this summary on Transfer TA

Traveling Allowance – Implementation of 6CPC

Traveling Allowance Rules – Clarifications

Traveling Allowance – corrigenda

Personal effects on Transfer

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G PF INTEREST INCREASED T0 8.8 Percent

PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)

F.No.5(1)-B(PD)/2012

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

(Department of Economic affairs)

New Delhi, the 22nd May, 2012

RESOLUTION

It is announced for general information that during the year 2012-2013, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 8.8% (Eight point eight per cent) per annum. This rates will be in force during the financial year beginning on 1.4.2012.

The funds concerned are :-

1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services).
2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India).
3. The All India Services Provident Fund.
4. The State Railway Provident Fund.
5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).
6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund.
7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.
8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund.
9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.
10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

2. Ordered that the Resolution be published in Gazette of India.

sd/-

(Brajendra Navnit)

Deputy Secretary (Budget)

2012-05-24T10:42:00.000+05:30

CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE/HOSTEL SUBSIDY-CLARIFICATION

No.12011/07/2011-Estt.(AL)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
New Delhi, Dated.23 rd May, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy-Clarification-

The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Personnel & Training’s O.M.No.12011/03/2008-Estt.(AL) dated 2nd September, 2008 and subsequent clarification No.12011/08/2010-Estt.(AL) dated 30th December, 2010 on the above subject and to say that this Department has been receiving various references seeking clarification whether fee charged by schools for teaching through audio-visual aids can be reimbursed. It is clarified that fee paid to the school for the use of any aid or appliances by the child is reimbursable. Hence, if fee is charged by the school for teaching through audio-visual tools, the same is reimbursable as “fee” mentioned in para 1(e) of the O.M. mentioned above.

( Vibha G. Mishra)
Director

2012-05-23T11:18:00.003+05:30

HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME FOR THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WAITS FOR APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION

New Delhi, May 18, 2012(PIB): There is a proposal for introduction of a health insurance scheme for the central government employees and pensioners on pan-India basis, with special focus on pensioners living in non-CGHS areas.

The proposal is to make this scheme voluntary cum contributory for serving employees & pensioners.

However, it is proposed to be made compulsory for the new entrants in Government service.

The salient features of the proposed Health Insurance Scheme are as under;

Optional for serving Central Government employees and pensioners including future pensioners,Compulsory for new recruits,Covers all the members of family as per CGHS norms,Sum insured – Rs. 5 lakh per year on a family floater basis,Corporate buffer of Rs 25 Crore to take care of cases exceeding Rs. 5 lakh,All pre existing diseases covered from the day one,Pre and post hospitalisation benefits available,

Domiciliary Hospitalisation benefit,Maternity benefit upto two living children,

OPD not covered however OPD consultations will be free,Payment of FMA for meeting OPD needs,Cashless treatment facility,Govt. to subsidise significantly the payment of premium, Employees / pensioners to contribute 20 to 30 percent of the premium,Identification of beneficiaries through a Smart Card.

The proposed scheme will be an alternative to the CGHS and it will provide an option to the serving employees and pensioners to choose a scheme as per his/her convenience.

The Scheme will have special focus on the pensioners living in non-CGHS areas who are getting Fixed Medical Allowance at the rate of Rs.300/- only per month to take care of their medical needs and have been demanding extension of CGHS or CS (MA) Rules to cover their OPD and Inpatient medical needs which is not feasible due to resource constraints.

The Health Insurance Scheme seems to be a viable alternative. It will have additional implications, due to coverage of pensioners living in non-CGHS areas and not covered under any Government Scheme.

The proposal for inclusion of the Health Insurance Scheme for the Central Government employees and pensioners in the 12th Plan has been moved by the Ministry for consideration of the Steering Committee on Health in the Planning Commission.

On receipt of approval of Planning Commission, the proposal would be placed before the Expenditure Finance Committee and finally before the Cabinet for approval of the scheme. No strict time frame can be given in this regard.

This information was given by the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad in reply to a Starred question in Lok Sabha on Friday, i.e. May 18, 2012.

MACP –SCRUTINY COMMITTEE

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2012-05-22T17:18:00.001+05:30

NFPE CIRCULAR

No. PF-1(e)/03/2012 Dated: 22^nd May 2012

CIRCULAR

All General Secretaries/NFPE Office Bearers.

All Circle /Divisional / Branch Secretaries of NFPE Unions.

Dear Comrades,
Federal Secretariat meeting was held at NFPE Office on 21^st May, 2012, has taken the following decision. Com. S.P. Mukharjee Vice President NFPE presided the meeting

PARLIAMENT MARCH

Federal Secretariat endorsed the decision of Confederation National Executive to organize Parliament March on 26^th July, 2012 and one day token strike thereafter. It is decided to make the Parliament March a historic success by rallying Ten Thousand participants from NFPE and its affiliated union’s. Campaign programme shall also be implemented in all circles as per the confederation circular. Each affiliate has decided to ensure participation of delegates as shown below:

All India Postal Employees Union Group ‘C - 2000

AIPE Union Postmen, MTS & Gr. D - 2000

AIRMS & MMS EU Group ‘C’ - 1000

ARMS &MMS EU Mail Guard/MTS & Gr. ‘C’ - 500

All India Postal Accounts Emp. Association - 100

All India Postal Admn Offices E.U. Gr. “C’&’D- 100

All India Postal Civil Wing Emp. Union. - 100

All India Postal SBCO Emp. Union. - 100

All India Casual, Part Time,

Contingent Emp. Fed - 100

AI Postal Employees Union GDS (NFPE) - 3000

Each General Secretary should issue separate circulars fixing quota for each Circle. More participants should come from Delhi and surrounding states i.e. U.P., Haryana, Himachal, Punjab, Rajasthan, MP.& Uttarakhand. Up and Down tickets should be booked immediately.

Accommodation facility will be arranged by the respective All India Unions.

Participants should rally behind the banner of each All India Union.

Venue of the Rally commencing point will be intimated later. Rally will conclude at Jantar Mantar. All Participants should reach before 10.30 A.M

NFPE All India Convention:

Federal Secretariat decided to organize an All India Convention on 26.07.2012 at New Delhi. Convention will start at 2.30 P.M. Venue & programme will be intimated later. Those delegates participating in the Parliament March should also attend the All India Convention.

Associate Membership to AIPEU GDS (NFPE)

Federal Secretariat has decided to grant associate membership to the newly formed AIPEU GDS (NFPE). All Circle/Divisional unions of NFPE are requested to extend full Co-operation and support to AIPEU GDS (NFPE).

Review of JCA Agitation:

The Federal Secretariat after detailed review of the progress made in the charter of demands has come to the conclusion that progress made so far is satisfactory. Federal Secretariat further decided to take necessary follow up action for getting orders on the remaining items also in a time bound manner.

NFPE Regional Study Camp:

As decided earlier All India Camps will be organized on Regional Basis as shown below:

Circles

Region-1 J&K, Punjab, H.P. Haryana,

Delhi, UP, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan

Venue Kurukshetra (Haryana)

Region-2 Bihar, Jharkhand,Orissa,W. Bengal

N.E. & Assam

Venue Jamshedpur(Jharkhand)

Region-3 M.P., Chhattisgarh, Gujrat, Maharashtra

Venue Sagar(M.P.)

Region-4 Karnataka, Kerala,Andhra, Tamil Nadu

Venue Tamil Nadu Circle (Exact venue will be intimated later)

Further details will follow.

Financial Position of NFPE

Due to heavy expenditure incurred on last Parliament March etc financial position of NFPE has become almost Nil. All Circle/Divisional/Branch Secretaries are requested to remit maximum quota and donation to NFPE in the following address:

Treasurer NFPE

1^st Floor North Avenue

Post Office Building,

New Delhi -110001

All General Secretaries and Circle Secretaries are requested to issue Circulars and send up to Division and Branch level.

With revolutionary greetings.

Yours Comradely,

Sd/-

{M. Krishnan}

Secretary General

DISCUSSION WITH SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF POSTS – GIST

2012-05-22T17:01:00.000+05:30

Secretary, Department of Posts, Mrs. Manjula Prashar held discussions with the leaders of NFPE and FNPO on 21.05.2012. Ms. Yasodhara Menon, Member (Personnel), Sri. Salim Haque, DDG (P), Sri. V. P. Singh, DDG (Estt) and Sri. Subhash Chander, Director (SR) were also present. The staff side was represented by Com. M. Krishnan, Secretary General NFPE, Sri. T. N. Rahate, President, FNPO, Com. K. V. Sridharan, General Secretary, P3 & Leader, Staff Side Departmental Council JCM, Com. Giriraj Singh, General Secretary, R3 & Secretary, Staff Side, Com. Iswar Singh Dabas, General Secretary, P4, Com. Pranab Bhattacharjee, General Secretary, Admin. Union, Com. T. Satyanarayana, General Secretary, AIPAEA, Sri. H. N. Siddiqui, General Secretary, R4 (FNPO). Item wise discussion was held and following decisions arrived at.

1. Separate orders communicating the decision that no mail office will be closed for next three years and no dislocations of staff to places outside headquarters.

Instructions issued vide letter no. 28-8/2011-D dated 14.05.2012 (copy already given). Staff side pointed out that the meeting with Member (Operations) to discuss the issues arising out of implementation of L1, L2 has not been taken place, inspite of the clear orders given by Secretary, Posts. It is assured that the meeting with Member (O) will be arranged on 29.05.2012 after noon.

2. Orders communicating the decision about no closure/merger of post offices if no simultaneous relocation is possible.

Instructions issued vide letter No. 40-6/2011-Plg (Pt)f dated 21.02.2012. Copy of the orders will be supplied to the staff side.

3. Revision of wages to Casual labourers and absorption

At present, the draft memo placed to the Postal service Board is at the approval stage. It may require two more weeks after outcome of the decision of the Postal Services Board on the issues of revision of wages and absorption.

4. Revised recruitment Rules for Group D and Postmen as agreed upon and syllabus for Group D examination.

Clearance from DOP&T has already been received. Files bearing NOs 37 - 33 / 2009 - SPB - I concerned with the subject matter is already under submission to Ministry of Law for vetting the draft for amendment in Recruitment Rules of Postmen/MTS. On Receipt of the same from M.O Law, the RRs will be sent to Government press for necessary Gazette notification. Action for filling up the vacancies of Postmen and MTS for the year 2011 and 2012 will be taken after that.

5. Revision of cash handling norms to GDS and ensuring no reduction of TRCA under any circumstances and enhancing the Bonus ceiling to 3500/- and revise the cash allowance to BPM-at the rate of Rs. 50/- per trip instead of a month.

Protection of allowance (TRCA) and cash handling - order will be issued shortly as assured by the Minister of States, Communications. Regarding the enhancing of Bonus ceiling to Rs. 3500/- a proposal has been submitted to Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure for approval on 22.03.2011.

Regarding the issue of cash allowance to GDS for remittance of cash, the case is under process.

6. Orders revising the instructions liberalizing the powers to the Divisional heads instead of Circle heads in case of tenure posting to C and B class offices.

Orders under issue.

7. Reiteration of the earlier instructions on the grant of special pay to unqualified Accountants & counting of Special allowance for pay fixation without filing SLP against Bangalore High Court Judgement.

Regarding unqualified Accountants special allowance orders are under issue. Regarding counting of special allowance for pay fixation CPMG Karnataka Circle has been asked to file SLP, in the Apex Court on the advise of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure.

8. Circulation of clarification given to Punjab Circle to the remaining circles also in respect of protection of pay of defunct PO & RMS Accountants.

Integrated Finance wing has sought some further inputs on the issue and action is being taken thereon.

9. Orders on forcible allotment of staff quarters to the town SOs Sub Postmasters as post attached quarters.

Instructions issued vide memo no. 18-9/2010-Bldg dtd. 10.05.2012.

10. Non supply of balance statement of NPS to the officials as on 31.03.2011

The statement of transactions (SOTs) of the subscribers of Central Govt. for the period 1.4.10 to 30.06.2011 have already been dispatched to the subscribers in the format approved by PFRDA by NSDL Mumbai vide letter dated 19.9.11. All the Directors of Accounts (Postal) have been informed about the dispatch of SOT vide letter No. 6-5/PA Book-I/NPS Procedure/2011-12/1960-89 dated 018.11.11.

The staff side reported that the required balance statement is still not circulated to the concerned. It is assured that this aspect will be examined and further action will be taken.

11. Enhancement of Financial powers of LSG, HSG II and HSG-I

This is under examination.

12. Enhancing the honorarium for invigilators engaged in departmental examinations.

Orders issued vide No. A.34020/17/2008-De dated 26.04.2012.

13. Allowing physically handicapped officials for appearing IPO Examinations.

Under active consideration in consultation with Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

14. Orders on drawal of cash handling allowance to Treasurers, Accountants irrespective of their position in the MACP.

A reference has been made to the DOPT in this regard. The argument of the staff side that it should be decided in the department itself will be considered and decided shortly.

15. Finalisation of the cadre Review proposals:

It is assured that the proposals of the committee will be finalised before 30.06.2012. The next sitting of the committee will be held on 29.05.2012 forenoon.

16. Payment of incentive instead of honorarium for attending the PLI/RPLI work at Divisional offices after decentralization.

Case has already been processed and is in pipeline.

17. Orders for repatriation of officials deputed for PLI/RPLI work to CO/RO to their home divisions

All officials deputed for PLI/RPLI work to RO/CO from Divisional have been asked to be repatriated vide letter No. 30-1/2010/LI dated 27.01.2012.

18. Allowing Postmaster cadre officials to appear for IPO/PSS Group B examination.

The proposal has been examined and as observed, it does not fall in line with the existing instructions as these are two different streams and the postmaster cadre Recruitment Rules clearly says that these officials will not have any claim in the promotional channel of General line officials. The staff side insisted that postmaster cadre officials should not be deprived of the promotional chances of their counterpart in the general line against IPO/PSS Group B posts. Further they demanded that 100% of Senior Postmasters Posts should be reserved for the Postmasters cadre alone. It was agreed to have a relook into the entire issue.

19. Orders permitting postmaster cadre officials to officiate in HSG-I vacancies.

The matter has been examined. Not found feasible as per Recruitment Rules. On insistence of the staff side it is agreed to have a relook in to the matter.

20. DO letter from Member (P) to all Circles heads to fill up all posts of Sorting Postmen, Mail overseers, cash overseer and Head Postmen

Orders issued vide No. 37-4/2012-SPB-I dated 19.04.2012

21. Allowing MTS to decline promotion to postmen cadre under seniority quota without loosing MACP promotion.

Orders will be issued shortly.

22. Reiteration of the instructions for rotational transfer for SBCO staff by notifying clusture of divisions.

Orders issued vide No. 141-91/2012-SPB-II dated 02.04.2012

23. Issue instructions to all for ensuring filling up of all sanctioned LR Posts.

Orders will be issued shortly.

24. Prompt grant of child care leave – Issue instructions

Instructions reiterated vide letter No. 51-3/2011-SPB-II dated 10.05.2012.

25. Clarifications to be issued on MACP as agreed upon on the following.

(i) MACP will not be deferred on the ground of contemplated disciplinary/Vigilence proceedings.

Orders under issue.

(ii) Instructions on review of ACRs/APArs by Scrutiny committee.

Orders issued to complete the process before 30.06.2012, if not already done vide memo No. 4-7/(MACP)/2009-PCC (Part) Dt. 15.05.2012.

(iii) Recovery orders by DA(P) in the matter of pay fixation of MACP in case of MTS.

This will be sorted out early.

(iv) Cases relating to declining promotion prior to the issue of MACP orders (Prior to 2009)

Orders under issue.

26. Issuing clear instructions to all Chief PMGs that in the city areas where RO/Cos are situated decentralization of RPLI/PLI should not be done to city postal divisions, instead the work will be done by RO/CO staff as done before.

Agreed to issue detailed instructions to all Chief PMGs/PMGs in additional to the instructions already issued on 27.01.2012.

27. Issue orders on the terms finalized by the Postmen Committee and also follow up action on the certain items to be referred to work study unit.

The recommendations of the committee are under process. Orders will be issued on all the agreed items.

28. Cadre restructuring and settlement of Group – D and sorter issue relating to Postal Accounts.

Cadre restructuring proposal sent to Integrated Finance wing for their concurrence is at present with Postal Estt Branch. It is assured to expedite case.

Group D & Sorter anomaly: The information has been called for from all circle postal accounts offices. On receipt of the same the case will be examined further.

29. Follow up action on Civil Wing issues.

The R/Rules are presently pending with M/o Law & Justice. Will be notified immediately after it is cleared and further action will be taken.

30 Examination of CRC & EPF norms

Logistics Posts: Committee formed to work out the handling norms of Logistics Post has submitted its report. In view of observation of IFA(BD), DDG(Estt) has been addressed to provide extant provision for formulation of handling norms for new/existing service so that recommendations of committee can be further examined. Reply is awaited from DDG(Estt).

EPP: a Committee has been formed to work out the handling norms for EPP. The Committee has carried out preliminary exercise in its first meeting. Recommendations of the meeting are awaited.

The staff side raised the following issues also and position is explained as under:

(i) PA/SA Recruitment for 2011 and 2012- Orders issued. Time line will be fixed for calling for applications, examination etc.

(ii) Postmen, MTS posts filling – orders will be issued alter notifying the revised recruitment rules removing 25% outside recruitment in Postmen cadre and related changes in MTS RRS.

(iii) System administrators TA case – will be reexamined, Staff side may submit a detailed note.

(iv) HSG-I Recruitment Rules – Pursuing vigorously with DOPT, UPSC etc. It is in the final stage.

(v) Station tenure orders of Group – C employees – Clarificatory orders are under issue.

(vi) Revision of OTA rates – case already taken up with Finance Ministry Staff Side is requested to submit fresh proposals.

(vii) JCM standing committee minutes – Copy of Action Taken report supplied to staff side.

Subjects will be called for the next periodical meeting.

2012-05-21T15:41:00.003+05:30

DEPARTMENTALIZATION OF GDS - VIABLE

Com. P. Pandurangarao, General Secretary, AIPEU GDS (NFPE) presented a Memorandum to Hon’ble Minster of Communications Sri. Sachin Pilot, on 16.05.2012, demanding Departmentalization of GDS

The full contents of the memorandum is reproduced hereunder for the consumption of all viewers.

MEMORANDUM SUBMITTED TO HON’BLE STATE MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS

With due respects and regards, We the All India Postal Employees Union – GDS (NFPE) is submitting the following issues for your kind and sympathetic consideration and favourable decision in mitigating the genuine demands the downtrodden and poor GDS employees working in the Department of Posts.

1. DEPARTMENTALISATION OF RURAL POST OFFICES AND ALSO GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS:

The Supreme Court in its judgement delivered on 22.07.1977 held that the ED employee is not an agent, not a casual labourer, and not a part time worker but he is the holder of civil post outside the regular civil service and therefore declared that Article 311(2) of the constitution of India is attracted.Except conduct and service and application of disciplinary provisions, no other benefits available to the Departmental employees are extended to the ED employees. The question of departmentalisation of ED agents remains pending for long and is denied continuously on one pretext or the other.

In the present set up of the social - economic structure of rural areas, the daily wage for an agricultural labourer has been fixed much above the daily rate of an ED agent. Resultantly, the ED employees are not able to meet the family expenses and have one square meal a day.

The declaration of Justice Talwar that “95.70% joined the Postal Department as ED agents hoping to get full time absorption and only 4.08% took it as a side occupation is the real fact still prevailing and they are solely depending upon their wages for their livelihood”. In rural areas, still many of them are underpaid and lesser in the standard of living while comparing the NREGS beneficiaries.

With the hope of departmentalization at one day, they are prolonging their life with more expectation of their future. Their hopes can be considered by introducing various new services in the rural areas with the cooperation's of the Human resource ministry and other developmental activities.

The Post office alone has such a vast network and infrastructure and it can be fully utilized by providing various new services to rural public through post offices by its own saving bank scheme to distribute the Govt welfare measures as if we are doing under the NREGIS Scheme.

We may attempt with the following to provide more services to public as well as departmentalise all the existing BOs.

1. The works like pension payment, sale of certificates, direct booking of money orders, SB operations with maintenance of independent ledgers may be assigned to the departmentalized branch office so that the existing branch postmasters will be with entrusted more work.

2. If the proposal of full computerization of BOs is materialised in the ensuing year as proposed, there is every possibility for introducing all kinds of bill works like acceptance of Electricity bills, land revenue, panchayat taxes etc., under the business activities of the Postal department or tie up with such governmental organizations.

3. Large scale expansion of telecom can be explored through the branch offices and acceptance of all telephone bills, mobile bills may be entrusted. The Department of Posts may also consider in taking licences for running telecom services in rural areas with subsidiary rates to cater the requirement of rural public as if in vogue in many foreign countries.

4. Since all the BOs are proposed to be provided with computers and decided to introduce various new services, it is possible to maintain the following works also in the BOs very efficiently with the manpower available in abundance.

a) Collection, maintenance and modifications of any of the work related to census in rural areas.

b) Maintenance, Verification and preservation of records pertaining to the Citizens identity card issued by the Govt of India directly by the Dept of post.

c) Extension of MG NREGS work through post offices by providing work norms for the work instead of incentive as at present extended.

d) Enhance the working hours for eight hours and introduce various new works at village level with the cooperation of other Govt and public sector organizations.

e) Ensuring that all various new schemes introduced by the Govt as policies will be reached to the village level through our network spread over the nation.

It is pertinent to mention that there are more than 10% of the existing BOS having the work load for more than five hours. In accordance with Marathe time test under para 93 (iv) and para 114 (i) if a single handed post office is having 11 hours’ workload, the second PA can be augmented. On the similar analogy such BOs having more than five hours workload can be straight away departmentalized. Further whenever any vacancy arises in the GDS cadre, the duties can be merged for making the office as a departmental office. The recommendations of the Justice Talwar Committee to freeze the GDS system in order to departmentalize all the existing GDS should be given a due consideration.

In order to departmentalize the GDS, the department should consider for fixing the norms for the following works immediately.

1. Work related to NREGIS payment.

2. Work related to verification of Electrol& Election work.

3. Work related to collecting statistics for census etc.

4. Work related to verification of mobile phone connections of BSNL & others.

5. Work related to acceptance of Electricity bills, water bills & telephone bills.

6. Work related to business activities, social security schemes introduced in various circles.

If time factors for all the work performed by the GDS is formulated, certainly it will pave way for the regularization of many GDS who are actually working for more than six hours but not availed the benefits of departmentalization. We don't want any incentives or perks denying our regularization.

The Honble Minister of Communications & IT Sri Kapil Sibil has sought the department about the feasibility of regularization of all the GDS and to departmentalise all the BOs for which the department has furnished that it will cost some exorbitant amount. We sincerely place our abundant thanks and respects on record to the Minister's desire to departmentalize the GDS and his initiatives but as usual the blocks were placed without really considering the realities and the position existed at field level.

If all the GDS are departmentalized by scrapping the existing GDS system with eight hours work and each official is assigned with various new works to improve the functioning of rural post offices in order to make it more remunerative, that will overcome the financial problem. This vast infrastructure will really be an invaluable asset to the department in this era of e-commerce and e-governance and not at all a liability. If post offices are kept open for more hours by introducing more new items of work, there is every possibility of increasing the workload.

We further express our sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Minister for the positive steps being initiated by the department with regard to (i) full protection of TRCA (ii) revising the cash handling norms (iii) with drawl of 25% outside recruitment condition in Postman cadre (iv) relaxing the conditions for compassionate appointment (v) parity in bonus ceiling. We hope that positive orders will be issued in all the issues raised by us earlier.

It is humbly requested to kindly consider the above and cause action to departmentalise the rural post offices and improve the rural postal network.

Dated – 16.05.2012

Place – New Delhi

(P.PANDURANGARAO)

GENERAL SECRETARY

Comrade Nani Banerjee Passes Away

2012-05-21T14:37:00.003+05:30

COM. NANI DA NO MORE

VERY SAD NEWS

OUR GREAT VETERAN LEADER OF P&T TRADE UNION MOVEMENT COM. NANI BANERJEE, AGED 82 YEARS , EX. TREASURER AND EX. DY. GENERAL SECRETARY AIPEU GROUP ‘C’ CHQ EXPIRED TODAY DATED 21^ST MAY, 2012, MORNING AT KOLKATA AFTER PROLONG ILLNESS.

HE WAS VERY DEVOTED AND COMMITTED LEADER OF WORKING CLASS MOVEMENT FOR FIVE DECADES. THIS IS AN IRREPARABLE LOSS TO THE TRADE UNION MOVEMENT NFPE CONVEYS HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES AND DIPS ITS BANNER IN HIS HONOUR AND MEMORY. RED SALUTES TO COM. NANI DA.

2012-05-19T15:48:00.002+05:30

Secretary Department of Posts, informed that discussion with Secretary Generals and General Secretaries NFPE/FNPO will be held at 11AM on 21.05.2012 at Dak Bhawan to take concrete decision on remaining items of the Charter of Demands. More orders issued after the announcement of Hunger Fast programme. Remaining items will be clinched in the 21^st meeting. In view of the above , THE CENTRAL JCA UNANIMOUSLY DECIDED TO DEFER THE HUNGER FAST PROGRAMME IN FRONT OF DAK BHAWAN AND CPMG OFFICES

= M. Krishnan, SG NFPE & D Theagarajan ,SG FNPO

2012-05-19T10:32:00.001+05:30

FLASH NEWS

MEETING OF CADRE RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE FOR GROUP ‘C’ EMPLOYEES.

D.G. Posts No. 1/04/2010-SR dated 17^th May, 2012

Next meeting of Cadre Restructuring Committee for Group ‘C’ employees will be held on 22.05.2012 at 1200 noon in Shri K R Murthy Room at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi. All members of the Committee are requested to make it convenient to attend the meeting.

Sd/-

(Subhash Chander)

Director (SR & Legal

2012-05-17T14:15:00.000+05:30

JCA DECIDES TO GO AHEAD WITH THE HUNGER FAST PROGRAMME ON 21.05.2012. NO CHANGE IN PROGRAMME. ACTION TAKEN REPORT IS NOT SATISFACTORY.COM.M. KRISHNAN SECRETARY GENERAL, NFPE, SHRI T.N. RAHATE PRESIDENT FNPO AND OTHER GENERAL SECRETARIES WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAMME. M.KRISHNAN S/G NFPE AND D THEAGARAJAN S/G FNPO.

THE ACTION TAKEN REPORT IS PLACED BELOW:

Government of India

Ministry of Communications & IT

Department of Posts

(SR Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi-110001.

No. 08/15/2011-SR Dated the 15th May,2012

Secretary General,

National Federation of Postal Employees,

Ist Floor, Post Office Building,

North Avenue, New Delhi -1.

Secretary General,

Federation of National Postal Organizations,

T-24, Atul Grove Road,

New Delhi -1.

Subject:- Undue delay in settlement of agreed items of the strike charter of demands discussed in the meetings dated 10.01.2012 and 12.01.2012 taken by Secretary(P) with Postal Joint Council of Action.

Sir,

I am directed to refer to the Department’s letter of even No. dated 02.05.2012 on the above mentioned subject.

2. An action taken report ad seriatim on the issues referred to by the staff side, is as under:

1. Separate orders communicating the decision that no mail office will be closed for next three years and no dislocation of staff to places outside headquarters.

Instructions issued vide letter no. 28-8/2011-D dated 14.05.2012, a copy of which is enclosed.

2. Orders communicating the decisions about no closure/merger of post offices if no simultaneous relocation is possible.

Instructions issued vide letter No.40-6/2011-Plg(Pt) dated 21.2.12

3. Revision of wages of casual labourers & absorption.

The said Para is confined to the revision of wages of casual labourers.

The issue involves various policy decisions & as at present, draft memo for the Postal Services Board is at the approval stage. Further action would be taken after outcome of the decision of the PSB on the issues of revision of wages and absorption.

4. Revised recruitment rules for group-D & postman as agreed and syllabus for group-D examination (25% from GDS) & Postmen/Mailguard.

Files bearing Nos.37-33/2009-SPB-I and 44-14/2009-SPB-I concerned with the subject matter is already under submission to M/o Law for vetting the draft for amendment in RRs of Postman/MTS. On receipt of the same from M/o Law, the RRs will be sent to Govt. Press for necessary Gazette Notification.

5. Revision of cash handling norms to GDS & ensuring no reduction of TRCA under any circumstances and enhancing the Bonus ceiling to 3500/- & revise the cash allowance to BPM at the rate of Rs. 50/- per trip instead of month.

A Committee was constituted to look into the revision of cash handling norms & reduction of TRCA. The Committee has submitted its report, which is under consideration.

Regarding enhancing the bonus ceiling to Rs. 3500, a proposal has been submitted to Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure for approval on 02.03.2012.

So far as the issue of revision of cash allowance is concerned, the same is not part of the minutes. However, the issue will be examined.

6. Orders revising the instructions liberalizing the powers to the divisional heads instead of circle heads in case of tenure posting to C and B class offices.

Under issue.

7. Reiteration of earlier instructions on the grant of special pay to unqualified Accountants & Counting of Special Allowance for pay fixation without filing SLP against Bangalore High Court Judgement.

CPMG Karnataka Circle has been asked to file SLP in the Apex Court on the advice of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure.

8. Circulation of clarification given to Punjab Circle to the remaining circles also in respect of protection of pay of defunct PO & RMS Accountants.

Integrated Finance Wing has sought some further inputs on the issue & action is being taken thereon.

9. Orders on forcible allotment of staff quarters to the town SOs SPMs as post attached quarters.

Instructions issued vide letter no. 18-9/2010-Bldg. dated 10.5.2012.

10. Non supply of balance statement of NPS to the official as on 31.3.2011.

The statement of transaction (SOTs) of the subscribers of Central Govt. for the period 1.4.10 to 30.6.11 have already been dispatched to the subscribers in the format approved by PFRDA by NSDL Mumbai vide letter dated 19.9.11. All the Directors of Accounts (Postal) have been informed about the dispatch of SOT vide letter No.6-5/PA Book-I/NPS Procedure/2011-12/1960-89 dated 18.11.11

11. Enhancement of financial powers to LSG, HSG II & HSG I.

This is under examination.

12. Enhancing the honorarium for invigilators engaged in departmental examinations.

The issue of revision of rates of honorarium for Paper Setter, Evaluator etc. for Departmental Examinations has been examined and rates have been revised vide letter No.A.34020/17/2008-DE dated 26.4.2012.

13. Allowing the physically handicapped candidates for appearing IPO examinations.

Under active consideration in consultation with the M/o Social Justice & Empowerment.

14. Orders on drawal of Cash handling allowance to Treasurers, Accountants irrespective of their position in MACP.

A reference has been made to the DOPT in this regard.

15. Finalization of cadre review proposals before 31.03.2012.

The matter is under active consideration and further discussion with the staff side may be held shortly.

16. Payment of incentive instead of honorarium for attending the PLI/RPLI work at divisional offices after decentralization.

All officials deputed for PLI/RPLI work to RO/CO from Divisions have been asked to be repatriated vide letter No. 30-1/2010-LI dated 27.1.12

Further, in case of incentive, case has already been processed and is in pipeline.

17. Orders for repatriation of officials deputed for PLI/RPLI work to CO/RO to their home divisions.

Same as against sr. no. 16 above.

18. Allowing the Postmaster’s cadre officials to appear for IPO/PSS Group-B examination.

The proposal has been examined and as observed, it does not fall in line with the existing instructions, as these are two different streams.

19. Orders permitting the Postmaster cadre officials to officiate in HSG-I vacancies.

The matter has been examined. Not found feasible, as per R/Rules.

20. DO letter from Member(P) to all circle heads to fill up all posts of Sorting Postmen, Mail Overseer, Cash Overseer & Head Postmen.

Orders issued vide No.37-4/2012-SPB I dated 19.04.2012.

21. Allowing MTS to decline promotion to postmen cadre under seniority quota without losing MACP promotion.

Will follow shortly.

22. Reiteration of instruction for rotational transfer for SBCO staff by notifying cluster of divisions

Issued vide No.141-91/2012-SPBII dated 2.4.12.

23. Issue instructions to all for ensuring filling up of all sanctioned LR posts.

Will follow shortly.

24. Prompt grant of child care leave – issue of instructions.

Instructions reiterated vide letter No.51-3/2011-SPBII dated 10.5.12.

25. Clarifications to be issued on MACP as agreed upon on the following:

(i) MACP will not be deferred on the ground of contemplated disciplinary/vigilance proceedings

(ii) Instructions on review of ACRs/APARs by scrutiny committees

(iii) Recovery orders by DA(P) in the matter of pay fixation on MACP in case of MTS.

(iv) Cases relating to declining promotion prior to issue of MACP order (prior to 2009).

The issue is presently under examination.

26. Issuing clear instructions to all CPMsG that in the city areas where RO/COs are situated decentralization of RPLI/PLI should not be done to city Postal Divisions, instead the work will be done by RO/CO staff as done before.

Permission to Circle/Regional office to accept, process and service the policies relating to their headquarter cities where they were located, issued vide letter no. 30-1/2010-LI dated 27.01.2012.

27. Issuing orders on the items finalized by the Postmen committee and also follow up action on certain items to be referred to work study unit.

Report of the Committee has been received. The recommendations are under process.

28. Cadre-restructuring and settlement of Group-D and Sorter anomaly issues relating to Postal Accounts.

Cadre-restructuring: the proposal sent to Integrated Finance Wing for their concurrence is at present lying with Postal Estt. Branch.Group-D & Sorter anomaly: the information has been called for from all Circle Postal Accounts Offices. On receipt of the same the case will be examined further.

29. Follow up action on civil wing employees’ issues.

The R/Rules are presently pending with M/o Law & Justice. Will be notified immediately after it is cleared and further action will be taken.

30. Examination of CRC & EPP norms.

EPP: a Committee has been formed to work out the handling norms for EPP. The Committee has carried out preliminary exercise in its first meeting. Recommendations of the meeting are awaited.

3. In view of the position explained above, you are requested to withdraw your notice of one day hunger fast for 21.05.2012 and cooperate with the Department in resolving the issues.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/

(Subhash Chander)

Director (SR & Legal)

2012-05-17T13:33:00.001+05:30

AN – IMPORTANT CAT DECISION

Abnormal delay in issuing a charge-sheet to an employee for his omissions and commissions leads to quashing of charge-sheet and also return of recovered money, if any amount is recovered from the charge-sheeted employee

Facts: While the Applicant was working as Accountant with effect from 21.5.1996 and BCR with effect from 1.7.2007, he was issued with a charge-memo under rule 16 of CCS (CCA) Rules vide Memo, dated 11.12.2008 for a matter which related to October, 1997, i.e. more than 11 years old. A recovery of Rs1, 94,791 was to be recovered as per the order of SPOs, Sitapur, dated 27.03.2009. His appeals were rejected. Hence he filed this OA for setting aside his punishment.

The Applicant, Accountant-II, states that no undertaking was taken from him in regard to recovery of amount if any amount is paid by him incorrectly and that B. K. Tripathi, Accountant-I is fully responsible for the lapse and an amount of Rs.24,442 only is to be recovered from him. Further, the punishment order is non-speaking and hence liable to be quashed.

The Respondents sustain their orders based on various instructions of the Ministry of Finance and Chief Postmaster-General of U. P. Circle, Lucknow. They further state that an enquiry was conducted in the misappropriation of money and four persons including the Applicant was found responsible. Out of four, one had retired and another died. Hence no action was taken against them The Applicant and B. K. Tripathi, another employee were found guilty and an amount of Rs. 194791 and Rs. 24,442 respectively are to be recovered from them.

The Applicant placed reliance on the case of P. V. Mahadevan v. M. D. Tamilnadu Housing Board (2005 AIR SCWs 690), wherein the charge memo was quashed due to inordinate delay. In the case of State of M. P. v. Bani Singh, reported in AIR similar view of delay led to quashing of the charge-sheet. In the case of State of A. P. v. N. Radhakrishnan (1998 (4) SCC 154), it was held that in all situations in respect of delay in conclusion of departmental enquiry may vitiate the proceedings. Following these judgments, the tribunal passed similar orders in O. A. No. 427 of 2006. Jhabbar Yadav v. Union of India and others decided on 16.10.2008.

The Tribunal considering the delay in this case of 11 years which pertained to a case 11 years back examined the issue of charge-sheet and punishment thereon. The two employees now punished reportedly committed the mismanagement of money and on the pretext of having given and undertaking for recovery, if found guilty is not sustainable. In that connections. It was held:

Held: “In view of aforesaid discussion, we come to the conclusion that there was an inordinate delay of about 11 years in issuing the charge-sheet for initiating disciplinary proceedings for which there is no proper explanation from the side of the Respondents. Therefore, having regard to the aforesaid preposition of law laid down by Hon. Apex Court (Supra) in the above cases, the disciplinary proceedings in question, deserved to be quashed, including order of recovery against Applicant initiated through charge-sheet, dated 11-12-2008 along with recovery Order, dated 27.03.2009. for the same reasons, the Appellate Order, dated 29.6.2009 is also liable to be quashed and accordingly it is so ordered. It is further directed that the amount already recovered, if any from the pay of the Applicant, shall also be refunded.”

The OA is allowed accordingly to the above extent.

(Chandrika Prasad v. Secretary, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi and other 5/2012, Swamynews 61 (Lucknow) date of judgment 25.8.2011)

OA No. 297 of 2009

Courtesy: Swamy News May 2012

2012-05-17T11:07:00.000+05:30

IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN PARA 61 OF 44^TH REPORT OF PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON HOME AFFAIRS – FOLLOWING A TIME SCHEDULE FOR DISBURSEMENT OF PENSION –REGARDING.{Click link below for details} http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/ppwf_010512.pdf

2012-05-16T15:55:00.002+05:30

Minutes of the meeting taken by Secretary (Posts)/Member, Postal Services Board with Postal Joint Council Action on 10.01.2012 and 12.01.2012 to discuss Charter of Demands served by the staff side with notice of indefinite strike from 17.01.2012 – Follow up Action regarding.

D.G. Posts No. 28.08/2011-D dated 14.05.2012.

This has reference to Directorate Memo No. 08-15/2011-SR dated 16.01.2012 on the subject noted above vide which minutes of the meeting taken by Secretary (P)/Members, Postal Services Board with Postal Joint Council of Action were issued.

2. In pursuance of the minutes issued with respect to Mail Network Optimization Project in the memo under reference, Level 2(L 2) mail offices will not be closed for the next three years starting from January, 2012. However, in some extra-ordinary or unforeseen circumstances, if it becomes necessary to close or merge a L 2 mail office, this issue would be discussed with the staff side. Accordingly, in ordinary circumstances, the officials working in the mail office may not be transferred out to another city/town unless they have given willingness to this effect. However, transfer of officials relating to rotational transfer in normal course, or ordered in administrative interest will continue to be carried out as per relevant extant rules/instructions. This memo will have no bearing in such cases, and would apply only in case of closure/merger of a mail office.

3. The present status of L 2 mail offices in metro cities (other than those in Delhi and Kolkata) will not change for the next two years starting January 2012. When AMPCs will be installed in these cities, the matter relating to consolidation of mail offices will be discussed with the staff side.

Sd/-

(Rishikesh)

Director(Mail Management)

2012-05-16T14:48:00.005+05:30

CHILD CARE LEAVE (CCL) IN RESPECT OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES.

D.G. Posts No. 51-3/2011-SPB-II dated 10^th May, 2012.(Addressed to All the Heads of Circles)

I am directed to refer to this office letter of even number dated 15.6.2011 on the subject mentioned above and to say that Unions, in the meeting with Secretary (Posts) on 10.1.2012 and 12.1.2012, pointed out that the instructions issued vide ibid letter are not being followed strictly.

It is, therefore, again requested to please ensure that the cases of grant of Child Care Leave are liberally dealt with as per the instructions of Government of India as mentioned in the letter referred to above.

Sd/-

(Raj Kumar)

Director (Staff)

ALLOTMENT OF STAFF QUARTERS TO PMS/SPS-REGARDING.

D.G. Posts No. 18-9/2010-Bldg. dated 10.05.2012. (Addressed to All the Heads of Postal Circles)

I am directed to refer to the department’s letter of even no. dated 28.03.2011, enclosing herewith instructions issued vide letter no. 7-6/99-Bldg. dated 13/14.12.2001. The part (C) of the instructions pertains to ‘allotment of post attached/rent free residential accommodation’.

2. It has been brought to the notice of the Department that in some circles, there has been resentment among the PMs/SPMs on being forced to accept quarters that are not in the premises of post offices, as post attached quarters. The matter has been under consideration in the Department for some time.

3. It is hereby clarified that the quarters, which are within the premises/building of the post offices, need only be declared as post attached quarters; which the PMs/SPMs are bound to occupy. However, in other cases, i.e. quarters which are not in the premises/building of the post office, it may be left to the discretion of the concerned Pos/SPMs whether to accept or not accept such quarters.

4. This may kindly be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, guidance and necessary action.

5. This issues with the approval of Member (Planning).

Sd/-

(Subhash Chander)

Director(SR, Legal & Estates)

2012-05-16T14:30:00.002+05:30

DEPARTMENTAL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST GOVERNMENT SERVANTS - PROCEDURE FOR CONSULTATION WITH THE UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC). {CLICK LINK BELOW FOR DETAILS)

http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/39034_07_2012-Estt-B-15052012.pdf

2012-05-16T12:58:00.000+05:30

ORGANIZATIONAL RESTRUCTURING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

SUBJECT: ORGANIZATIONAL RESTRUCTURING

D.G. Posts No. : 23-1/2012-PE – II, Dated: 10^th May, 2012

Dear Sir/Madam,

With the approval of the Secretary a Committee for Organizational Restructuring in the Department of Posts has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri Ashutosh Tripathi, CPMG, Madhya Pradesh Circle. The Terms of Reference of the Committee are:

a) To revisit the norms for creation of new Postal Divisions and Regions as well as upgradation of Class II Division into Class I Division

b) To study the feasibility of organizational restructuring of field formations (Circle and below) keeping in view the emerging needs for India Post in the new socio-economic environment;

c) Review of norms for upgradation of Post offices;

d) To study the feasibility of strengthening / creation of Postal Assistants /Sorting Assistants Posts in view of the increased need of Systems Administrators;

e) Any other relevant issue as may be assigned by the Competent Authority later.

2. The Committee is at present examining the feasibility of Organizational Restructuring of field formations (Circle and below) keeping in view the emerging needs for India Post in the new socio-economic environment as well as induction of technology in the Department. While deliberating on this, the Committee has decided to obtain valuable inputs from the concerned stakeholders.

3. In the light of the above, you are requested to kindly provide your considered views on what, according to you are the problems (both administrative and operational) in the current Organizational set up and what could be the possible revised structure for all category of Offices that could address these problems with the given human & financial resources.

4. On the basis of various discussions that the Committee Members have held with the other Officers, possibility of creation of Vertical Silos has also emerged. You may also give your views on this clearly identifying the possible Silos given the nature of the work in the Department of Posts not only as per the current scenario but also the possible one in the next decade; along with their possible structures; responsibility, financial; and reporting system etc. The possibility of extending the Silos till the Head Post Office may also be considered.

5. Your views/comments on the above may kindly be sent so as to reach us latest by 21^st May, 2012.

With Warm Regards.

Yours sincerely,

Sd/-

(Kalpana Rajsinghot)

Dir(Estt & DE) and Member, Secretary