THE KARNATAKA POST

28TH CIRCLE CONFERENCE - NEWLY ELECTED OFFICE BEARERS

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THE 28^TH CIRCLE CONFERENCE ELECTED COM.N.CHANDRASHEKAR, OM.G.JANAKIRAM AND COM.NAGARAJA RAO AS CIRCLE PRESIDENT, CIRCLE SECRETARY AND CIRCLE FINANCIAL SECRETARY RESPECTIVELY.

The conference under the able leadership of Com.G.Janakiram was organised in a grand manner and the entire team led by Com.G.Janakiram deserves high regards and appreciation!

REPORT OF THE CIRCLE SECRETARY:

Ref: No.C.Cnf/2014 Date: 01.04.2014

28^TH CIRCLE CONFERENCE OF KARNATAKA CIRCLE

Venue: BELL Hotel & Convention Centre, Next to Bangalore City Railway Station, BANGALORE-560023.

Biennial Report

Dear Comrades,At the outset it is a matter of great pleasure to extend a very hearty welcome to Comrade President, Circle Office bearers, Divisional Secretaries, all delegates and visitors attending this 28^th Circle Conference being held at Circle Head Quarters, Bangalore. It is Bangalore East Division once again hosting this conference led by Com.G.Janakiram, Circle Asst.Financial Secretary and the Divisional Secretary of the Bangalore East division.

The last conference was held at Sri.Shubhodaya Kalyana Mandira, Vinobanagar, Shimoga from 8th April to11^th January, 2012. The organizers headed by Com.Prakash Rao had taken lot of pains for smooth conduct of the conference. Elaborate arrangements were made for smooth conduct of the conference and record number of delegates and visitors attended the conference. The entire team under the collective leadership of Com.Prakash Rao, Com.K.S.Ranganath, Com.G.Raghavendra, Com.H.R.Eswarappa and Com.K.Prahallada Rao deserve appreciation for the success of the conference.

HOMAGE:

During the period under review many eminent personalities and comrades have passed away. Com.G.S.Nagendra former Circle Secretary RMS and MMS Union was also one among those who was known for his wisdom, militancy and quality leadership. We pay our respectful homage to the departed souls.

NATIONAL SCENE: Elections to the Loksabha is being held this year and as a responsible citizen of independent INDIA it is our duty to exercise our franchise and elect the deserving to uphold democratic values.

ORGANISATION:

The last Circle conference held at Shimoga was well attended by delegates and visitors from all parts of the state. Shri.B.Y.Raghavendra Member of Parliament inaugurated the open session of the conference. Shri.K.S.Eshwarappa, State Minister of Karnataka and other dignitaries graced the occasion. Colourful open session coincided with valuable speeches by guests and leaders, Women convention graced by eminent personalities Smt.Lalitha Nayak, Smt.Nagalakshmi, Accounts officers,DAP, Smt.Varalakshmi, CITU leader, Seminar on Technology - Sri.K.Sudhakar Mallya Asst.Director,M&T, SK Region and Shri.Vasudevan, Intructor PTC, Mysore represented official side and a good number of System Administrators took part in the fruitful discussions. The subject committee was also lively and full of debates and discussions. Delicious and traditional menu served with love by the Shimoga comrades added to the success of the conference. The conference was concluded by adopting many resolutions for onward march.

The following are the elected office bearers for the term 2012-14:

President: Com.S.Devapala, SPM, J C Road, Bangalore south.

Vice Presidents:

Com.N.Chandrashekar, Bangalore West division.

Com. Lakshman Ksheersagar Bagalkot division.

Com.M.B.Shivalingaiah, Channapatna division.

Circle Secretary: Com.S.S.Manjunath, Bangalore West division

Asst.Circle Secretaries: Com.A.N.Desai, Dharwad Division.

Com.C.Ananthamurthy, Bangalore South division

Com.R.S.Karnic, PA, Bangalore GPO

Com.M.Satish, Bellary Division

Com.S.Shailesh Kumar, Hassan division

Financial Secretary: Com.Prakash Rao, Shimoga division

Asst.Financial Secretary:Com.G.Janakiram, Bangalore East division

Organising Secretaries: Com.Javarayi Gowda, Bangalore East division

Com.H.R.Ravishankar, Mysore division

Com.M.M.Bagali, PRI(P), Raichur HOAuditor : Com.K.Lakshmanan, Udupi Division.

Special invitees: Com.H.M.Raju, Kolar division, Com.R.G.Hegde from Sirsi division, Com.G.Manohar, Chikmagalur division and Com.M.B.Patil from Gulbarga.

The circle union, with the support of the circle Office bearers, branches and divisions had been committed to the task of protecting the interest of workers in general and the AIPEU Group C in particular. We appreciate the comrades and leaders for their indomitable courage and patience in redressing the issues raised in true spirit. It is the strength and wisdom of the branch/divisions reflected in the solutions/success derived at. Our urge/fight against injustice/discrimination/disparity is natural and we feel proud to be part of it being responsible and major union in the postal fraternity. Because of such tradition members are increasing day by day in this great organization affiliated to NFPE. Even though we have been maintaining postal unity in tact at circle level there is a threat to it because of some differences at top leadership. IT AMOUNTS NATIONAL SIN IF WE NEGLECT MASSES THAT IS ONE OF THE CAUSES OF OUR DOWN FALL. The oppressed, poor, ignorant and GDS are our flesh and blood and any separation will cause disaster in the movement! As declared by the Secretary General NFPE in the last federal council held at Hyderabad it is high time that GDS leadership should sort out the differences themselves. In this democratic set up no individual is above the ORGANISATION!

POSTAL J.C.A, COC and NFPE: In order to have united movement coordinating committees have been formed. Com.K.C.Gangaiah of FNOP is the Chairman of JCA, Com.S.S.Manjunath is the Convenor. Com.P.Kamalesan is presently chairman of COC and Com.P.S.Prasad is General Secretary of COC. The COC is active under the present leadership of Com.P.S.Prasad.

FINANCIAL POSITION:

Com.Prakash Rao, our financial Secretary maintains his commendable performance on this area. The financial position of the circle union is better and it is the power added to our strength. The response of the divisional and branch unions is also appreciable in this regard.

KARNATAKA POST: Due to various reasons, especially the chief executive being too busy without Foreign Service the journal is not published during the year under review. However our WEB aipeup3karnatakapost.blogspot.com and through SMS our members and rank and file are in communion with each other. But release of the journal is a must to reflect the work of the circle union which goes unnoticed by the members untouched.

PERIODICAL MEETINGS WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND OUR s RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ADMINISTRATION:

Meetings with CPMG, PMG,NK, PMG,SK, DPS(HQ), RJCM are being held regularly. Even though response of the administration is positive the issues are delayed to the dissatisfaction of the members. Ex: Compassionate cases files are not moving as per the directorate instructions reiterated often, this is causing irreparable damage to the wards of those die in harness, DPCs are not held regularly as per the instructions - CRs are not sent in time by divisions adds to the issue, non-settlement of all genuine ROMC claims in favour of staff - some divisional heads reject bills against the relevant instructions and rulings on the subject e.g., availing treatment at a recognized or Govt. Hospital - Cases of emergency not decided on the basis of valid certificate of the competent medical authority etc.

CIRCLE COUNCIL MEETINGS AT TUMKUR AND BANGALORE SOUTH DIVISIONS: Three Circle councils were held in Tumkur(on 9^th and 10th of June 2012 at HMT, Tumkur-572103) and Bangalore South division(at Dattatreya Temple compound, T R nagar, Bg-28) under the able leadership of Com.B.Bettaiah and Com.Puttaiah, Divisional Secretary and Presidents respectively and Com.C.Ananthamurthy and Com.S.Devapala our circle office bearers. Our sincere thanks to the leaders and the activists Com.Chandraswamy, Sindhya at Bg South and many active leaders and comrades at Tumkur.

Com.B.Bettaiah has been co-opted as Vice President of the circle union at the CWC meeting held at Bangalore south division on 02.02.2014 against the vacant post of M.B.Shivalingaiah who has resigned.

CHQ AND NFPE:

Com.M.Krishnan, Secretary General NFPE is holding the additional charge of General Secretary AIPEU Group C and the COC. Despite commanding the coveted posts the leadership is yet to resolve the issue of GDS for total unity and fraternity in the postal. NFPE federal council held last at Hyderabad left the matter to the GDS leadership for amicable settlement in the larger interest and our circle represented by Circle secretary stressed the need for total unity at any cost. The present development of throwing mud against each other in the WEB and messages is not good for the healthy trade union we strongly feel and it is also unfortunate that the Secretary General avoided discussions (or question and answer) on this important issue in the previous circle council meeting held at Dattatreya Mandir in Bangalore South division. The views of the members/circle union/well wishers need to be looked into in proper perspective in the larger interest of unity! However the circle union is maintaining good and cordial relationship with the CHQ and the NFPE.

Our webs of CHQ/NFPE continue to maintain the standard but for some news/comments where embarrassing situations were created on GDS matters.

BHARATHIYA POST:

The official organ of the CHQ Bharatiya Post is being published regularly. It is informative, useful and we appeal all to be subscribers of this news magazine. Awareness among members to subscribe, inculcate the habit of buy and read, is stressed again.

STAFF PROBLEMS:

MACP: Despite several court judgments department is yet to settle this issue in favour of those deprived of their due MACP. Recent CAT judgment, in accountant’s case, allowing stepping up of pay in MACP is in support of our claim. We should demand immediate settlement of this anomaly as per the understanding reached at the time of acceptance of this scheme in lieu of TBOP/BCR. We are of the considered opinion that there is no point in pursuing the matter with CAT further to kill valuable time, labour and money. The affected members are agitating and frustrated over the inordinate delay in clinching this issue.

CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE – INNOCENTS ARE TORTURED! We have been making sincere efforts to mitigate the hardship caused to the innocent officials where frauds are committed and main culprits escape. Shakthinagar fraud case is still not settled, swift action at the last leg is wanting. MGNREG mismanagement - failure of the officers from Nodal officers to the top bureaucracy has resulted in unreasonable and unjustified actions against the hard working staff. Cases of harassment of our members in Kolar and Gadag divisions have been resisted and proper strategy to be worked out to identify real defaulters in this area. Undermining the lapses on the part of supervisory especially of nodal officers, SBCO, divisional head is intolerable and action deemed fit is being forced. A thorough probe is felt essential. The ensuing conference shall take a firm stand upon this urgent issue. We condemn the attitude of the administration in denying NOCs to the officials on the plea of contributory factor.

TECHNOLOGY: Failure of the administration is again manifest while accepting the network of SIFI tech support for postal. It is the operative section facing the problems and our hands are tied here also. How long we can bear such situation and therefore it is high time that our central leadership should proper steps to find a way out to end this menace. There is no value or recognition for the good work and time spent beyond duty hours!

Waival of prosecution procedure in respect of genuine cases where innocent officials are penalised:

In such cases the provision is invoked without due application mind. Such procedure is explored without giving reasonable opportunity to the official to defend his case. Such actions as empty formality is opposed vehemently and we demand review of all such cases, e.g., Kundur(Shimoga division) fraud case where the innocent Com.B.C.Raghavendra is harassed, Mangalore case of Com.Krishnanaik where the mistake occurred due to communication gap between customer and the Ex-SPM.

TRANSFERS:

In the interest of efficiency and smooth functioning of govt. machinery request transfers are considered, as a welfare measure also. A proper official at a proper place is to ensure smooth public work which need not be explained. Officials are forced to undergo undue strain even if everything is possible with a positive attitude to resolve issues. Delay in disposing of the representations/appeals is another issue to be taken care of the administration. The representations and appeals on transfer are often rejected without speaking order. This is not correct in the era where everything is transparent and clear.

Transfer should not be ordered as a punishment. When an official is disturbed in the middle of the academic year, the family members as a whole face the adverse consequences. This is avoided normally, but great care need to be taken by the administration when it is forced on the official in an exceptional case. We have been fighting to the end to resolve each and every transfer case brought to our notice where officials are subjected to inconveniences and harassment. Too rigidity on the part of administration/official is not for the good health of the department/official.

Transfer by deviating the guidelines and established norms/precedence: Violation of guidelines and procedure will affect the interest of an official expecting his/her turn for transfer. Denial of one’s due will result in series of representations/appeal and ultimately result in ruining working atmosphere. Hence in the present situation it is proper to adhere to the guidelines strictly to be fair to every one. Administration should meditate upon this delicate issue.

New transfer guidelines may be useful as the proposals are screened at RO level. The representations if any to undo injustice/modifications must be attended on priority our view.

Postmasters’ Cadre: This is again an issue to be tackled at the central level. Injustice has been done to senior officials opted to be in Postmasters’ line. Youngsters are also denied of their due opportunies for promotion to IP/Group B. The conference shall take congnisance of this issue on priority to solve numerous problems of this cadre.

GENERAL: We are of the firm commitment that the role of the union is to safe guard he interest of its members in particular and workers’ in general. As per the directives of the union constitution we have been striving our best to resolve issues by our effective intervention wherever possible taking into consideration the best interest of the department and public service. The circle administration is also extending its support for the right cause.

AGITATIONAL PROGRAMMES: All calls given by the central unions have been observed in the circle. But we sincerely feel BALLOT of STAFF MEMBERS is essential on current issues like STRIKES, GDS UNITY, TECHNOLOGY etc.

PROBLEMS AND ISSUES TAKEN UP BY THE CIRCLE UNION: Listed and enclosed separately.

THANKS:

We thank the circle and regional administration, including the staff, for their continued cooperation in redressing the issues focused by the circle union.

We thank comrade President, CWC members, Branch and Divisional Secretaries and one and all for the co-operation and support extended during the period under review. Our special thanks to Com.S.Ramesh, Com.M.B.Awati, Com.V.Muthukumar for their continued guidance and support.

We also sincerely thank Com.P.Mallikarjuna, Circle Secretary P-IV, Com.K.C.Annappa, Circle Secretary, GDS, Com.A.Srinivas, C/S R-III, Com.Umashankara Rao, C/S, R-IV, Com.Bharathi, C/S, Com.M.D.Narayanamurthy of Admin, Com.N.Veeresh, C/S Accts., Com.P.S.Prasad, General Secretary COC and other leaders for their solidarity, fraternity and cooperation in maintaining a rock like unity in the circle.

CONCLUSION: I am laying down the office with great satisfaction, spirit and wishing every success to the incoming Executive Committee of this great organization.

With warm regards and Greetings,

Yours fraternally,

S.S.MANJUNATH

Circle Secretary and On behalf of Circle Working Committee.

PLEASE FIND ORDERS ON SPECIAL TO THE CIRCLE CONFERENCE AND CWC:

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Dear Comrade Secretaries and activists,

ORDER OF SPECIAL CL:

The order on grant of special CL to the CWC members and Delegates attending conference is attached herewith for n/a. It is once again requested to act as per the circular of the Reception Committee about sending donations, advance information on number of delegates and visitors etc., for making necessary arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of the conference.

Credit to CGHS Beneficiaries in Empanelled Private Hospitals to Continue

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PIB NEWS - 19.3.14

Credit to CGHS Beneficiaries in Empanelled Private Hospitals to Continue

There have been reports in the Media that private hospitals on the panel of CGHS are denying credit facilities to the eligible CGHS beneficiaries for delay in settlement of hospitals bills. Lower package rates and inadmissible deductions etc. have also been reported to be the other reasons for withdrawal of agreed cashless /credit facilities.

24 out of 407 Private hospitals empanelled under CGHS decided unilaterally to discontinue credit facility to the eligible categories of CGHS beneficiaries. Show Cause Notices stand issued to these Hospitals and the empanelment of five Hospitals has been suspended for a period of six months or till further orders, whichever is earlier.

In this regard, the CGHS beneficiaries are advised not to be guided by misleading information as most of the private hospitals are continuing to extend the cashless facilities to the CGHS beneficiaries. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will ensure that the CGHS empanelled private hospitals continue to extend cashless /credit facilities to the eligible CGHS beneficiaries in compliance with the terms and conditions as laid down in the Memorandum of Agreement signed by them with CGHS. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has already taken special steps for clearance of pending hospital bills on a priority basis and the pendency of bills is almost cleared.

CGHS has already invited bids for revision of package rates through a transparent tender process, where the last date for submission of bids was 16th March, 2014. Steps are underway to conclude the tender process early.

Result of LGO Exam 2013 held on 15-09-2O13

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CONGRATULATIONS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED IN THE LGO EXAMINATION. FOR RESULTS SEE BELOW

Karnataka Circle CLICK HERE.

LETS DEMAND MACP DUE TO PROMOTEES - DELHI PRINCIPAL BENCH FAVOURS!

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It was assured by the department at the time of acceptance of the MACP that the ANOMALIES on MACP will be resolved after its implementation and it should be accepted without any condition. But the promise is not kept till date. THIS IS HIGH TIME THAT WE SHOULD PURSUE THE MATTER TILL WE REACH LOGICAL END. There is no point in pursuing the matter in various other courts. THIS BLATANT INJUSTICE SHOULD BE RESISTED TOOTH AND NAIL AS THE INJUSTICE IS DONE TO THE MAJOR SECTION.

THE JUDGMENT:

Central Administrative Tribunal Principal Bench, New Delhi.

OA-2124/2011

MA-1617/2011

Reserved on : 28.01.2013. Pronounced on : 01.02.2013.

Honble Mr. G. George Paracken, Member (J)

Honble Mr. Shekhar Agarwal, Member (A)

1. All India Postal Accounts Employees

Association represented by S. Santosh Kumar,

President, R/o 13-B, DDA Flats, Type-IV,

New Mahavir Nagar, New Delhi-18.

2. E. Kanagraj, Senior Accountant

in O/o General Manager, Postal Accounts &

Finance, Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai-8. . Applicants

(through Sh. B.K. Berera, Advocate)

Versus

1. Union of India through

The Secretary,

Department of Posts (Postal & Accounts Wing)

Ministry of Communication & Information

Technology, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi-1.

2. The Secretary,

Department of Personnel & Training,

Ministry of Public Grievances & Pensions,

North Block, New Delhi-1. . Respondents

(through Sh. S.M. Zulfiqar Alam, Advocate)

O R D E R

Mr. Shekhar Agarwal, Member (A)

The applicants have sought the following relief:-

(a) Direction from this Honble Tribunal to Respondents for grant of stepping up pay of all Senior

Accountants on par with Senior Accountants who are junior to the former in the cadre of Sr.

Accountant.

(b) Direction to the Respondents to pay compound interest on the arrears, compounded every

months, as the respondents caused serious prejudice to the Applicants every months when the

Applicants were not granted the financial upgradations by stepping up their pay.

UNDER THE ACP SCHEME being uptra vires beyond the statute which provide The financial

upgradation under the ACP Scheme shall be purely personal to the employee and shall have no

relevance to his seniority position. As such, there, shall be no additional financial upgradation for the

senior employee on the ground that the junior employee in the grade has got higher pay scale under

the ACP Scheme.

(d) Direction to the respondents to pay cost of litigation to the Applicants as the Applicants have

been dragged to the Tribunal by the respondents.

(e) Any other order as this Honble Tribunal may deem fit under the present facts and

circumstances of the case.

2. Briefly undisputed facts of the case are that the applicants joined the Department of Posts as

LDCs and were promoted as Junior Accountant. Subsequently, on restructuring of the Accounts

Cadre, 80% of the Accountants were designated as Senior Accountants and were placed in the pay

scale of Rs.1400-2600 (revised Pay Scale Rs.5500-9000) w.e.f. 01.04.1987. Government of India

promulgated an Assured Career Progression (ACP) Scheme for Central Government Civilian Employees vide their O.M. No. 35034/1/97-Estt(D) dated 09.08.1999 which provided for two financial upgradations to employees who had completed 12 and 24 years of service but had not found regular promotion in their department. Financial upgradation under the Scheme was to be given to the next higher grade in accordance with the existing hierarchy in a cadre. Clause-8 of the Scheme by which the applicants are aggrieved reads as follows:-

The financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme shall be purely personal to the employee and shall

have no relevance to his seniority position. As such, there shall be no additional financial upgradation for the senior employee on the ground that the junior employee in the grade has got higher pay-scale under the ACP Scheme.

3. The grievance of the applicants is that they have been denied benefits under this Scheme on

the grounds that they had joined as LDC and had already found two promotions in their cadre,

namely, to the post of Junior Accountant and then as Senior Accountant whereas those who had

joined the department as direct recruits to the post of Junior Accountant and had found only one

promotion to the level of Senior Accountant were given benefit of the ACP Scheme and placed in

higher grade. The applicants have contended that due to denial of benefit of ACP Scheme to them

many of the direct recruits who are junior to them in the cadre have started drawing more salary than

their seniors. The applicants have further stated that all Senior Accountants regardless of the fact

whether they are promotees or direct recruits are placed in a single gradation list and their seniority is determined on the basis of their date of appointment as Senior Accountants. The applicants had

represented before the respondents but their representations had been rejected. Aggrieved by this,

they have approached this Tribunal. Their main prayer is that Clause-8 of the ACP Scheme be declared ultra vires beyond the statute and their pay be stepped up to bring it at par with their juniors.

4. The respondents have in their reply stated that the ACP Scheme was enforced to deal with the

problem of stagnation in certain cadres. It provides for at least two financial upgradations in service

career of an employee even if he is not able to find regular promotions due to unavailability of

vacancies. According to them Clause-8 of the Scheme clearly states that the financial upgradation

under the Scheme is purely personal to the employee and shall have no relevance to his seniority

position and as such no additional financial upgradation will be given to a senior employee on the

ground that the junior employee has got higher pay scale under the ACP Scheme. The respondents

argued that there is no infirmity in the Clause-8 of the Scheme placing reliance on the decisions of

Honble Supreme Court in the case of UOI and Anr. Vs. V.R. Swaminathan, JT 1997(8) SC 61 and State of U.P. & Ors. Vs. J.P. Chaurasia and Ors., JT 1988 (4) SC 53.

5. We have heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the material placed on record.

6. During the course of arguments, the respondents made available judgment of Bombay Bench

at Nagpur of CAT in OA-2117/2005 (A.N. Pant & Ors. Vs. UOI & Ors.) dated 01.08.2012 between the same parties. By the aforesaid judgment, the claim of the applicants for placement in higher pay scale on the ground that junior employee had got that grade on account of ACP Scheme was rejected.

However, learned counsel for the applicants pointed out that the prayer of the applicants in the

instant case was different. According to him, in the case decided by the Bombay Bench at Nagpur, the prayer of the applicants was for grant of higher pay scale whereas in the instant case the prayer is

only for stepping up of pay.

7. We have seen the judgment of the Honble Supreme Court on which reliance has been placed

by the respondents and we find that the facts and circumstances of the two cases are different. Thus,

in the case of V.R. Swaminathan (supra) senior employees were demanding stepping up of pay on

account of the fact that juniors had got the benefit of higher pay because they had officiated on

higher post based on local/circle seniority. Further, in the other case of J.P. Chaurasia (supra) two

scales had been created in the cadre of Bench Secretaries of Allahabad High Court that promotions

from lower to higher scale taking place based on seniority-cum-fitness. None of these two cases

appears to be relevant.

8. On the other hand, the applicants have placed reliance on the judgment of Chandigarh Bench

of this Tribunal dated 19.01.2010 in OA-156-JK-2009(Ashok Kumar Vs. UOI & Ors.). Relevant position of this judgments reads as under:-

9. The issue raised in this case as to whether a senior person, though having received two

promotions, is entitled to stepping up of his pay at par with his junior, who has been granted benefit

under ACP Scheme and by virtue of this, is receiving higher pay than his senior, stands clinched by

various decisions of this Tribunal including in O.A. No. 842-JK-2007 decided on 17.11.2009 titled

Madan Gopal Sharma & Others Vs. Union of India & Others. In that case reliance was placed on

decisions of Apex Court in the case of Ram Sarup Ganda (supra) and (Gurmail Singh). Reliance was

also placed on decision in the case of Harcharan Singh Sudan (supra). It was held that seniors are

entitled to step up their pay as a general rule as and when any junior gets fixed in a pay scale higher to them on account of grant of ACP Scale. Para 14 of the decision in the case of Harcharan Singh Sudan(supra) in Para 14 is reproduced as under:-

14. However, one aspect is to be seen. In the case decided by the Apex Court, the State Government

was the appellant and the challenge was against the High Court judgment, which held that the higher

pay scale be given to the respondents at par with their juniors whose pay scale became higher on

account of the benefit of ACP afforded to them. The appeal was not dismissed but partly allowed and

it was declared that the respondents were entitled to stepping up of pay. In other words, there shall

only be the stepping up of pay and not the pay scale. The pay scale in respect of the applicants would

remain the same as of date but the pay would be fixed in appropriate stage, and if there is no stage

to match the pay drawn by the junior, the difference shall be treated as one of personal pay. The pay

parity would be compared annually and partly would be maintained in future

10. Finding that the facts of this case are covered by the decision in the case of Harcharan Singh

Sudans case as well as Madan Gopal Sharma and Others (supra), this Original Application is allowed to the extent that annexure A-2 relating to rejection of claim of applicant is quashed and set aside.

11. With this O.A. stands disposed of and the respondents are directed to step up the pay of the

applicant at par with his junior aforesaid and in terms of the directions contained in the case of

Harcharan Singh Sudan (supra). It is made clear that the applicant shall be given stepping up of pay

only and not the pay scale, as explained above. The pay may be fixed accordingly and arrears be also

paid to him within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. However,

in the given facts and circumstances of the case, applicant is not entitled to interest. Parties to bear

their own costs.

9. In our opinion, the case of the applicants is covered by the aforesaid order of the Tribunal,

hence they are also entitled to the same benefits. Accordingly, the present O.A. is allowed.

Respondents are directed that the pay of the applicants be stepped up in terms of Para-9 of the

aforesaid judgment. This shall be done within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a

copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs.

(Shekhar Agarwal) (G. George Paracken)

Member (A) Member (J)

/Vinita/

NO STRUGGLE IS A WASTE - BETTER SENSE SHOULD PREVAIL: GDS INDEFINITE STRIKE IN THE COUNTRY

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In a Quarel both will be WRONG!

IT IS NOT GOOD ON ANY BODY TO THROW MUD UPON EACH OTHER WHEN THE STRUGGLE IS GOING ON, IT IS THE QUESTION OF EMANCIPATION OF 2.86 LAKH G.D.S WHERE ALL RESPONSIBLE LEADERS, WELLWISHERS AND WORKERS OF THE COUNTRY, ESPECIALLY POSTAL IN PARTICULAR SHOULD THINK POSITIVELY AND CONTRIBUTE FOR SUCCESS!

Please STOP writing rubbish/non sense in the WEB – request to all leaders of postal – ALL ARE AWARE OF DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MOVEMENT, COMMON MEMBER UNDERSTANDS WHAT IS GOOD WHAT IS BAD. Truth shall prevail.

LET US BE TRUE TO OUR CONSCIOUS AND WORK SINCERELY.

Strike in Karnataka is a thundering success. Due to lack of communication and misunderstanding few abstained it is reported. This is not a good sign, JOIN STRIKE AND MAKE IT 100%.

MAKE THE 48 HOURS STRIKE A THUNDERING SUCCESS!

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MAKE 12^th and 13^th February,2014 STRIKE A TOTAL SUCCESS.

Rumors are floated about STRIKE, PLEASE DO NOT RELY ON SUCH rumor mongers. Organise STRIKE as directed by the Confederation and NFPE.

CIRCLE COUNCIL MEETING ON 02.02.2014, NOTICE OF THE MEETING.

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ATTENTION OF CIRCLE OFFICE BEARERS AND DIVISIONAL/BRANCH SECRETARIES FOR NEEDFUL ACTION. Please attend the council without fail. Com.M.Krishnan Secretary General, NFPE and General Secretary of Group C will attend the meeting.

CAT BANGALORE BENCH STAYS POSTMEN DIRECT RECRUIT EXAM!

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DEAR COMRADES,

As desired by most of the GDS staff circle union of AIPEDEU has filed a case in Bangalore CAT and GOT STAY ORDERS on DIRECT RECRUITMENT OF POSTMEN FROM OPEN MARKET.

Since the attacks on GDS employees’ is increasing day by day such action was in fact forced upon the UNION AND A FEW GDS STAFF AGITATING OVER THE INJUSTICE AND ARBITRARY ACTION.

ANY ILLEGAL CONTRACT IS VOID! Department’s plea that JCM leaders agreed for such change of Recruitment rule does not hold water as it is against the interest of 2.8 lakh GDS who have been exploited all along, over decades in this democratic country.

THE C.A.T has directed the Secretary, Department of Post to review the matter within 2 months and till such time the process will be in suspended animation.

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NEW YEAR GREETINGS

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THE KARNATAKA POST WISHES ITS READERS AND COMRADES A HAPPY NEW YEAR,2014

NEW YEAR RESOLVE:

THREAT TO UNITY: Some anti social elements, including those in top positions of the unions are indulging in anti worker attitude - a serious threat to the UNITY! It is high time that we should protest such activities and CONDEMN THEM. No individual opinion can be the opinion of the MASS. A silent and sincere worker will teach lessons to them. It is high time that each and every one should think hundred times before following any direction to DIVIDE US. It is the rank and file that is formed base to the top level set up of the organisation! READ THE LETTERS ON THE WALLS!

Let's rededicate ourselves for the cause of the workers in general and postal in particular. NFPE is not of any individual or of a political organisation. IT IS AN ORGANISATION OF OUR PRIDE, THE LEADERS OF THE PAST HAVE SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES FOR THE CAUSE THE TOILING WORKERS!

SHUB NAVARATRI TO ALL VIEWERS

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CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES & WORKERS

(Central Head Quarters)

1st Floor, North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi - 110001

CIRCULAR NO. 8/2013 DATED – 28.09.2013

IMPORTANT CIRCULAR

CONFEDERATION NATIONAL SECRETARIAT WILL MEET ON 23.10.2013 TO DECIDE FUTURE COURSE OF ACTION

STRIKE BALLOT DEFERRED

NO CHANGE IN THE CAMPAIGN PROGRAMME OF CONFEDERATION OFFICE BEARERS

Dear Comrades,

The National Secretariat of the Confederation congratulate the affiliates and State Committees for the strenuous efforts put in by them to propagate and campaign amongst the mass of the employees of the need for an immediate wage revision and setting up of the 7^th CPC and enlist the massive participation of the Central Govt. employees for a long drawn out struggle, which commenced in 2011 and the first phase of which was culminated on 12^th December, 2012 in a one day strike action. We are proud of the fact that our efforts has borne fruit as the Government had to announce the setting up of the 7^th CPC on 25^th. Confederation, as you are aware, had always been in the forefront in formulating demands of the CGEs, presenting and articulating the issues in spearheading struggles and negotiating the demands to reach settlement. This time also Confederation was the organization which raised the setting up of the 7^th CPC and wage revision; demanded that the 7^th CPC’s recommendation must be effective from 1.1.2011; insisting that the tenure of the recommendation of the 6^th CPC must be ended on the expiry of the five years on par with the wage tenure of the Public Sector undertaking workers as early as in 2010. It could justify the demands with facts and figures of the unprecedented erosion of the real value of the wages of the Central Government employees due to the high rate of inflation in the economy and shooting up of the prices of all essential commodities. The campaign and propaganda unleashed by us together had its salutary impact on the thinking process of other sister organizations, compelled them to take note of the growing discontent amongst the rank and file of their membership and to realize the fact that the wage structure had become incapable of making both ends meet especially for those employees at the lower levels of the hierarchy. They had to perforce take up the issue of wage revision and setting up the 7^th CPC due to the ambience created by the Confederation and its affiliates by organizing series of struggles during the period and at the same time spurning every of our attempt for a joint action. We are quite aware that sanctions cannot be generated without joint and united action of the workers. This dichotomy practiced by the predominant organizations in the JCM inflicted irreparable damage to the cause of the Central Government employees.

We are happy that the Government of India having realized that the large majority of the Central Government employees have become mentally attuned to the path of an inevitable struggle on wage revision decided to avert a confrontation by announcing the setting up of the 7^th CPC. We must, however, realize that the decision of the Government tantamount to a post dated cheque which is capable of encashment only after a long period of two and half years. We must not take it lying down. The agony and sufferings of the employees, especially those at the lower levels cannot be mitigated by promises and assurances. There must be a rise in their emoluments to make them capable of meeting the ever increasing cost of essential needs. The Government must be told categorically and compelled to agree for the merger of DA with pay; and interim relief, which had all along been the case ever since the advent of the system of Pay Commission for wage revision. We must bring home the fact that there will be no question of any arrears arising from the recommendation of the 7^th CPC as the Commission is mandated to make its recommendation before the crucial date of 1^st January, 2016.

Even though, it is stated that the terms of reference would be finalized in consultation with all stake holders, the question of inclusion of GDS within the ambit of the Pay Commission, in all probabilities would be resisted by the Government. In the light of the passage of the PFRDA Bill in the Parliament, the Government might not agree to include the retirement benefits in the terms of reference. This apart, the Government will now refer all pending matters, be it at the National Anomaly Committee, National Council or various Departmental Councils or taken up through inter departmental references to the 7^th CPC. In other words for the next two and half years none of the issues of the CGEs will be either discussed or settled. We must not allow the Government to succeed in this nefarious objective.

We must note that the present announcement of setting up of the 7^th CPC has also the hidden political agenda, for many States including Delhi are to go to polls in the next few months. The National Secretariat of the Confederation will meet on 23.10.2013 at Delhi. Formal notice is being sent separately. The Sectt. will decide upon the future course of action. In view of the present announcement of the Government setting up the 7^th CPC it is necessary that we should defer the strike ballot decision, which is scheduled to be held on 11^th to 13^th November, 2013. It is however, our considered opinion that unless we tread the path of struggle the demand for merger of DA with pay, date of effect, inclusion of GDS within the ambit of the 7^th CPC and other issues in our charter of demands will not be settled at all. The campaign chalked out must, therefore, be carried out with determination and understanding that we will succeed. We request the leaders of the affiliates, State Committees and National Sectt. Members to ensure that the campaign programmes are implemented as planned.

With greetings,

Yours fraternally,

(K. K. N. Kutty) (M. Krishnan)

President Secretary General

MOST URGENT/IMPORTANT

CONFEDERATION NATIONAL SECRETARIAT MEETING ON 23.10.2013 AT NEW DELHI

An urgent meeting of the National Secretariat of Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers will be held on 23^rd October 2013 (Wednesday) at 10 AM at New Delhi, Venue: 1^st Floor, North Avenue Post office building, New Delhi – 110001 (Confederation CHQ). All Office bearers of the Confederation are requested to attend the meeting without fail.

(M. Krishnan)

Secretary General

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DECLARATION OF HOME TOWNS UNDER LTC RULES

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DIVISION / SUB-DIVISION ESTABLISHMENT NORMS

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LOCAL AGITATION-SHIMOGA DIVISION

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Mandli NDTBO BO A/W Shimoga Market SO was ordered for abolition by Superintendent of Post Offices, shimoga vide his letter dated 24.09.2013 and circulated on 27.09.2013 and order to be effected from 01.10.2013. Immediately our union protested against the order of abolition of BO on the following grounds.

BO was a good running BO having about 700 accounts.
The BPM who is a lady she had recently redeployed from Sagar a place which is 75 KM away from Shimoga.
By this abolition and her second redeployment she is forced to loose about Rs.2700/- less pay.
Due notice to public for abolition of BO was not served and the suggestion and representations of member public and users of post office was not taken as per DGs instructions.

Our union given notice to SPOs against the orders and threaten spontaneous trade union action. The member publics were also protested and raised slogan shouting against the abolition when ASP went for abolition action. Local MLA and Councilors were also intervened. Police were called for to restore peace. In the mean time Circle Secretary and General Secretaries were also informed and they also intervened. At last the local leaders were asked to for dialogue and SP took initiative and himself contacted the higher authorities and put a halt for abolition. Thanks to SP for his action. Thanks to the Circle leaders and CHQ leaders for their timely intervention. The local leaders Com Prahlada Rao, Com.H.R.Eshwarappa, com G.Raghavendra, com Prakash Rao, com H.V. Rajkumar, com T.K.Gopal, Com.Raghavendra Havaler attended the meeting with SPOs. Thanks to comrades who had supported for the right cause.

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHIMOGA COMRADES.

PARTICIPATE IN STRIKE BALLOT - LET MESSAGE REACH EACH AND EVERY ONE

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MOST URGENT / IMPORTANT

* INDEFINITE STRIKE *

STRIKE BALLOT - ENSURE IMPLEMENTATION

OF THE PROGRAMME AMONG THE

EMPLOYEES OF ALL AFFILIATED

ORGANISATIONS.

CONFEDERATION , AIRF, NFIR, AIDEF AND OTHER UNIONS HAVE CALLED FOR STRIKE BALLOT DEMANDING 7TH CPC, DA MERGER &

OTHER 15 CHARTER OF DEMANDS.

As a final step before embarking upon a nation wide indefinite strike, Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers has decided to conduct strike ballot on 2013 September 25,26 & 27th. All affiliated organizations of the C.O.Cs should take initiative to make the programme cent percent success. Sample Bllot paper and Appeal along with 15 point charter of demands are published in the Confederation website.

On 25th, 26th and 27th September POLLING BOOTHS may be opened in the premises of offices at all centres and ballot boxes may be placed in the booth. Each and every employee may be requested to cast their vote in the ballot paper by marking “YES” or “NO”. It is secret ballot and hence name of the employee shall not be written in the ballot paper. On completion of the voting, the boxes may be opened and votes counted by the office bearers of the affiliated organisations and C.O.Cs. Total number of employees voted, number of votes in favour of indefinite strike (YES), Number of votes against indefinite strike (NO), Invalid votes etc. should be intimated to the Confederation CHQ through C.O.Cs on or before 28th September 2013 by email: (Email ID: mkrishnan6854@gmail.com and cockarnataka@hotmail.com).

Intensive campaign among the employees should be conducted before the strike ballot by organising squad work, distributing pamplets, sample ballot papers, appeals, posters etc. and also by arranging meeting at all centres and offices.

ORGANISE! ORGANISE!! ORGANISE!!!

SAY YES TO STRIKE

OPPOSE PFRDA BILL - BE PREPARED FOR DIRECT ACTION:

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PFRDA BILL LIKELY TO BE TAKEN UP IN PARLIAMENT ON 2nd SEPTEMBER 2013. ORGANISE TWO HOUR WALK OUT AND NATIONWIDE PROTEST DEMONSTRATIONS

The next and 47th National Council JCM meeting is expected to be held by the end of October 2013 - Confederation News

Posted: 28 Aug 2013 11:29 AM PDT

The next and 47th National Council JCM meeting is expected to be held by the end of October 2013 - Confederation News

Confederation Secretary General Shri M.Krishnan informed through his official blog today that the next meeting of National Council JCM is expected to be held by the end of October 2013.

CONFEDERATION DEMANDS INCLUDED IN THE AGENDA OF THE JCM NATIONAL COUNCIL

Agenda for next meeting of the JCM National Council has been finalized on 27.08.2013 in consultation with DOP&T Twelve demands raised by Confederation in the charter of demands are included. (including GDS employees demand) Next meeting of National Council JCM is expected by the end of October 2013.

The letter give by Com. Umraomal Purohit, Secretary, JCM (NC) and the 12 demands included in the agenda are given below:

M. Krishnan

Secretary General

Convening the 47th National Council Meeting – regarding

Posted: 28 Aug 2013 11:28 AM PDT

The Secretary of National Council Shri.Umramal Purohit writes to the Secretary of Dopt, urge to meet next and 47th National Council meeting to resolve various issues of Central Government employees...

The letter is reproduced and given below for your information...

No. NC-JCM-2013/4th N.C.Meeting

August 14, 2013

The Secretary,

Department of Personnel and Training

North Block,

New Delhi.

Sub : Convening the 47th National Council Meeting – regarding.

Dear Sir,

The last meeting of the National Council (46th) was held on 15.5.2010. It is now more than 38 months that the Council met. As per the provisions of the Constitution of the National Council it ought to have been convened once in four months. The non-convening of the meeting has regulated in inordinate delay even in addressing the demands/issues/problems of the employees giving rise to discontent, frustration, anger and agitation.

We had send a few items for the inclusion in the agenda of the National Council vide our letter No. NC-JCM-2010/47th N.C. Meeting dated 17.1.2012. The passage of time without any meeting has resulted in certain issues gaining importance and the settlement of which cannot brook and delay.

We send herewith 12 such items for inclusion in the agenda as per the discussion with JC (E), some of the Staff Side members had a few days back.

This apart, the National Anomaly Committee which was set up in the wake of acceptance of 6th CPC recommendations is yet to conclude its business. There are issues in the agenda of National Anomaly Committee, which was not subjected to discussion even once. The MACP related matters have not also been brought back to the NAC to reach its logical conclusions.

We request you to kindly convene the National Council meeting, meeting of NAC on a date mutually convenient preferably in the months of August itself.

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,

sd/-

(Umramal Purohit)

Secretary

Source : www.confederationhq.blogspot.in

Agenda items for next meeting of the JCM National Council

Posted: 28 Aug 2013 11:27 AM PDT

Agenda items for next meeting of the JCM National Council

Agenda for next meeting of the JCM National Council has been finalized on 27.08.2013 in consultation with DOP&T. Twelve demands raised by Confederation in the charter of demands are included. (including GDS employees demand). The charter of demands are given below...

Charter of Demands

1. Revised the wages of the Central Government employees including Gramin Dak Sewaks with effect from 1.1.2011 and every five years thereafter by setting up the 7th CPC.

2. Merge DA with pay for all purposes with effect from, 1.1.2011 including for Gramin Dak Sewaks.

3. Remove restriction imposed on Compassionate appointment and the discrimination on such appointments between the Railway workers and other Central Govt. employees.

4. (a) Departmentalise all Grameen Dak Sewaks and grant them all benefits of regular employees; End Bonus discrimination and enhance bonus ceiling to 3500/-; withdraw open market recruitment in Postman / MTS cadre; Revise cash handling norms; Grant full protection of TRCA; Grant Bound Promotion and Medical Reimbursement facility etc.,

(b) Regularise the daily rated, contingent, casual workers and introduce a permanent scheme for periodical regularization. Pending regularization, provide them with pro-rata salary at 6th CPC rates.

5 (a) Revive the functioning of the JCM. Convene the meeting of the Departmental Councils in all Ministries/Departments. Settle the anomalies raised in the National Anomaly Committee as also in the Departmental Anomaly Committees. Hold National Council meetings as specified in the JCM constitution.

(b) Remove the anomalies in the MAC P Scheme. (c) Grant recognition to all Associations/Federations, which have compiled with the formalities and conditions stipulated in the CCS(RSA) Rules.

6. Fill up all vacant posts and creates posts in functional requirements.

7. Stop downsizing outsourcing, contractorization, corporatization and privatisation of Government functions.

8. (a) Stop the proposal to introduce the productivity lined wage system; (b) discard the performance related pay structure; (c) Introduce PLB in all Departments; (d) Remove the ceiling on emoluments for bonus computation.

9. Revise the OTA, Night duty allowance and clothing rates.

10. Implement all arbitration awards;

11. Grant Five promotions to all employees as is provided for in the case of Group A services.

12. (a) Withdraw the PFRDA Bill. (b) Rescind the decision to allow FDI in pension sector; (c) Scrap the new contributory pension scheme; (d) Extend the existing statutory defined pension scheme to all Central Govt. employees irrespective of their date of entry in Government service.

Source: www.confederationhq.blogspot.in

LET US ACHIEVE FREEDOM FROM CORRUPTION - MESSAGE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY!

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WHILECELEBRATING INDIA'S 67TH INDEPENDENCE DAY WE TAKE PLEDGE TO ACHIEVE FREEDOM FROM CORRUPTION AND ALL SORTS OF EXPLOITATION OF LABOUR IN THE COUNTRY.

AGITATION AGAINST IMPROPER DECISIONS.........

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REGIONAL JOINT CONSULTATIVE MACHINERY

Karnataka Circle, No.33, P&T Quarters, Rajajinagar

Bangalore-560010

……………………………………………………………………....

Ref: CC/AD/2013 Date: 17.07.2013

To:

The Chief Postmaster General,

Karnataka Circle,

Bangalore-560001.

Madam,

Sub: Decentralisation of PLI work.

……..

The decision of decentralization of PLI work among city divisions is again another blunder the administration we strongly oppose. Neither PLI administration nor the circle administration is able to appreciate the ground realities and problems highlighted by the unions; demanding present system to continue both in the interest of our customers and the staff as well. The administration is aware of its weaknesses but still adamant in implementing its decision whether fair or unfair.

There are many issues where we differ from the ideology of the administration of Karnataka circle and the administration is also bent upon implementing them without pros and cons. It will be fruitful if and only if the views of the staff side are taken in true spirits. We have seen the recent wrong decisions of centralized parcel delivery, improper speed post delivery system – improper utilization of delivery staff, improper CBS work etc.

Operative wing is constantly facing the problem of shortage of staff/manpower and now the decentralization is further adding to the present problems. The circle administration is still not able to provide solutions to the growing unrest because of inadequate man power in Channapatna division.

The insurance work is on increase in multi folds and like wise we need to improve our after sale service which is very important, not given due importance at all. We are getting information about the inconveniences being faced at the divisions because of improper arrangements after the decision of decentralisation. Again operative staff at HOs are the targets now we strongly oppose. But it will be too bad in case of city divisions like metro Bangalore we are sure, oppose vehemently and therefore request you to stop the move in the best interest of customers. Please have a relook with ground realities!

Report from all most all divisions is that divisions are facing many problems to render service without proper manpower and infrastructure. We are still under the age old notion of SERVICE at any cost under any circumstance! We forget time and again that we are in competition with private insurance and Couriers. If our views are not heard properly WE WILL HAVE TO PAY A HEAVY PRICE FOR NOT MAKING PROPER DECISIONS.

Having conveyed much already through the respective AIPAOEU we request you to keep the order in abeyance, pending detailed discussion with staff side otherwise the staff would have no alternative to start agitation – the decision taken is being communicated herewith.

Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this communication immediately with intimation of nature of action. Awaiting early response,

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely,

(S.S.MANJUNATH)

Secretary, RJCM.

PS: We expect an urgent meeting on the above issue with staff side.

The Superintendent of Post Offices,

MET CPMG AND NEW PMG MS.ARUNDHATI GHOSH ON CHIKMAGALUR IRREGULAR TRANSFER ISSUE:

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COMRADES,
WE HAVE EXTENDED WARM WELCOME TO SRI.SUDHAKAR CPMG IN CHARGE OF A.P AND THE NEW PMG,SK MS.ARUNDHATI GHOSH.

THE MATTER OF IRREGULAR TRANSFER OF OFFICIALS OF CHIKMAGALUR DIVISION WAS ONE OF THE MAJORS ISSUES DISCUSSED DURING THE INFORMAL MEETING. DPS,SK WAS ALSO PRESENT. THE CPMG ASSURED JUSTICE IN THE MATTER AS THE NEW PMG WILL LOOK INTO THE MATTER OBJECTIVELY AND WITH OPEN MIND. WE HAVE EXPLAINED THE CIRCUMSTANCES HOW INNOCENTS ARE AFFECTED BY THE TRANSFERS UNNECESSARILY, ALSO STRESSED NEED TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THOSE INDULGED IN NEFARIOUS ACTIVITIES.
LATEST:
REPORTEDLY TEN MODIFICATIONS OF TRANSFERS HAVE BEEN RELEASED BY THE SPOs CHIKMAGALUR WHICH ARE NOT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE STAFF SIDE. WE ARE AGAIN TAKING UP THE MATTER WITH PMG,SK TODAY AND SEEKING JUSTICE AND FAIR PLAY.

Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers Karnataka State

Attend Dharna program at Townhall Bangalore.

On 20th June 2013 at 2 pm .

Demands

Appoint Seventh Pay Commission for revision of wages of Central Government Employees from 01.01.2011 including GDS Employees .

Grant merger of 50% DA to all from 01.01.2011.

Withdrawal of the PFRDA Bill.

Grant Five promotions to all.

Grant Bonus equivalent to Basic + GP.

Regularize the Casual, Part-time, contingent employees and grant revise pro-rata wages from 1.1.2006.

Revise Overtime allowance and Night Duty allowance on par with Railways.

Remove restrictions on Compassionate appointments on par with Railways.

Address by:

Confederation leaders, Trade union leaders & State Govt.(Okkuta) leaders

Attend Dharna program in large numbers

BURNING CHIKMAGALUR DIVISION ON IRREGULAR AND IRRATIONAL ROTATIONAL TRANSFERS

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BURNING CHIKMAGALUR DIVISION ON IRREGULAR AND IRRATIONAL ROTATIONAL TRANSFERS – WE ARE COMPELLED TO REVOLT!

email to the administration:

TO: The CPMG/PMG,SK,DPS,SK, Bangalore.

Dear Sir,

ROTATIONAL TRANSFERS AT CHIKMAGALUR DIVISION IN S.K REGION ISSUED IN MAY
THIRD WEEK. IT IS IN FACT DUE IN THE MONTH OF JANUARY AS PER RULES AND
INSTRUCTIONS.

THERE IS BLATANT VIOLATION OF RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES ON
ROTATIONAL TRANSFERS.

REPORTEDLY ORDERS ARE ISSUED AS PER THE DIRECTIONS OF THE R.O AND HENCE
BOTH DPS, SK AND PMG,SK IN CHARGE ARE AVOIDING DISCUSSION ON THE ISSUE.
MANY SENIOR MEMBERS HAVE BEEN PUT TO MUCH INCONVENIENCES HAVE SUBMITTED
THEIR REPRESENTATIONS AND WAITING DECISIONS FROM R.O.

IT IS ALREADY JUNE FIRST WEEK AND THOSE NEVER EXPECTED OF THEIR TRANSFER
THIS TIME ARE IN PANIC LIKE SITUATION.

DIVISIONAL SECRETARY AND TREASURERS ARE ALSO DISTURBED WHICH AFFECTS SMOOTH
WORK OF THE UNION. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG SOME WHERE. LACK OF
UNDERSTANDING OF THE ISSUE IS THE RESULT OF SUCH ACTION OF THE
ADMINISTRATION WE STRONGLY FEEL.

IRREGULAR APPLICATION OF STATION TENURE AFFECTED SENIORS AND THERE WILL BE
HARDLY ANY SENIOR IN THE HEAD OFFICE TO GUIDE JUNIORS AT REMOTE PLACES.

THIS MOST IRREGULAR ACTION IS TO BE STAYED FORTH WITH. A BETTER SENSE
SHOULD PREVAIL NOW!

KINDLY LOOK INTO THE MATTER ON PRIORITY AND CAUSE TO KEEP THE ORDER IN
ABEYANCE PENDING DISCUSSION AND SETTLEMENT IN THE INTEREST OF STAFF AND
PUBLIC WORK.

Awaiting immediate response,

With warm regards,
Yours Sincerely,

- S.S.MANJUNATH,
Circle Secretary, AIPEU Gr.C and Secretary RJCM

STAUNCH UNIONISTS AND LEADERS Com.N.M.Bangali of Shimoga division(basically from Davangere Branch) and Com.S.B.Hilli former Divisional Secretary Bijapur division have Retired from service on 31st May,2013. We record their invaluable service to the union and the staff. WE WISH THEM A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PEACEFUL RETIRED LIFE.

COM.KANNI JAMBAIAH RETIRING TODAY

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Com.Kanni jambaiah, Postmaster, Hospet and our Ex- President Hospet Branch is retiring today. We wish him a Happy, Healthy and peaceful RETIRED LIFE.

AT LAST D A ANNOUNCED:

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Union Cabinet approved the proposal to increase dearness allowance (DA) to 80 per cent, from existing 72 per cent, benefiting about 50 lakh employees and 30 lakh pensioners of the central government.

The hike would be effective from January 1, 2013 and the employees and pensioners will be entitled to arrears.

LET US BE SIMPLY SINCERE TO ADVANCE! NEW YEAR MESSAGE .

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THE KARNATAKA POST WISHES ITS WELL WISHERS, COMRADES AND READERS.............

HAPPY YUGADI

AND ALL THE BEST IN THE YEAR AHEAD

Let this VIJAYA SAMVATSARA bring all the BEST to those aspiring to see better days in their endevour for upliftment in society in general and the department in particular.

BEWARE OF ANTI SOCIAL ELEMENTS - OUR CAUTION TO THE SSP AND DPS,SK:

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