IGNOU launches course for central government staff A new course for government employees in the country was launched Thursday by the Indira Gandhi National Open University ( IGNOU) and the training division of department of personnel and training (DoPT), an official said. The new programme is called ‘Distance and E-Learning Programme for Government Employees’ (DELPGE) for which a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between IGNOU and the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and the DoPT. ‘The main objective of DELPGE is to increase the availability and flexibility of options open to employees for enhancing their knowledge and skills in order to improve the functioning of government organisations and the delivery of services to the public,’ said an official of the IGNOU. The programme includes a masters programme in distance and e-learning, post-graduate advanced diploma, post-graduate diploma and diploma programmes in the subject, among others. Open to central government employees working in ministries, departments, attached offices and the faculty members of state apex training institutions, the number of seats for each programme is 50. IGNOU is one of the world’s largest open universities which provides education to 1.5 million students.
Source : SIFY
More details: DOPT Order(DELPGE
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
IMPORTANT ORDER ISSUED BY DOPT ON SENIORITY
No.20011/1/2008-Estt.(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
New Delhi, dated the 11th November 2010
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: SENIORITY - Consolidated orders on...
The undersigned is directed to say that instructions have been issued by this Department from time to time laying down the principles for determining seniority of persons appointed to services and posts under the Central Government. For facility of reference, the contents of the important orders on the subject have been consolidated as a compilation "Instructions and Guidelines on Seniority". The number and date of the original O.M.'s has been referred in the relevant instructions* for easy reference to the context. The consolidated instructions include revised instructions on the following:
i. Seniority of persons appointed on direct recruitment from the reserved panel at a later date, specifically when the officers from the subsequent selection panel have already joined.
ii. Inter-se seniority of two panels of direct recruits, where more than one selection panel are received from UPSC/SSC through letter of same date.
iii. Fixation of seniority of a person who has been transferred to a lower post under FR 15-A.
iv. Seniority in case of appointment on compassionate grounds
2. Also, certain areas within the existing instructions, which require frequent clarifications, as is evident from the references received from various Ministries/Departments, have also been incorporated under the head "clarification", for reference. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, guidance and necessary action.
3. The consolidated instructions along with Annexure containing O.M.'s referred wlll be issued separately in the form of handbook.
4. Hindi version will follow.
Sd/
(Smita Kumar)
Director(Establishment)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
New Delhi, dated the 11th November 2010
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: SENIORITY - Consolidated orders on...
The undersigned is directed to say that instructions have been issued by this Department from time to time laying down the principles for determining seniority of persons appointed to services and posts under the Central Government. For facility of reference, the contents of the important orders on the subject have been consolidated as a compilation "Instructions and Guidelines on Seniority". The number and date of the original O.M.'s has been referred in the relevant instructions* for easy reference to the context. The consolidated instructions include revised instructions on the following:
i. Seniority of persons appointed on direct recruitment from the reserved panel at a later date, specifically when the officers from the subsequent selection panel have already joined.
ii. Inter-se seniority of two panels of direct recruits, where more than one selection panel are received from UPSC/SSC through letter of same date.
iii. Fixation of seniority of a person who has been transferred to a lower post under FR 15-A.
iv. Seniority in case of appointment on compassionate grounds
2. Also, certain areas within the existing instructions, which require frequent clarifications, as is evident from the references received from various Ministries/Departments, have also been incorporated under the head "clarification", for reference. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, guidance and necessary action.
3. The consolidated instructions along with Annexure containing O.M.'s referred wlll be issued separately in the form of handbook.
4. Hindi version will follow.
Sd/
(Smita Kumar)
Director(Establishment)
Thursday, November 25, 2010
NEW SELECTION TO BPM POSTS
On 25.11.2010 interviews to the following posts have been carrried out by Supdt. Of Post Offices, Gudur Division. The details of selected candidates are furnished under. Congratulations to both of them.
BPM Voduru BO a/w Kadivedu SO[OC vacancy]:
Kum. N. Jhansi Rani D/o Sri. N. Vijaya Rathnam of Vakadu who secured highest marks in SSC (452 marks without Hindi) has been selected.
First salary is Rs. 4605/- [2745+1235+100+25+500].
BPM Nellipudi BO a/w Vakadu SO[ST vacancy]:
G.Srinivasulu,S/O G.Ankaiah, Sydapuram who secured highest marks in SSC (407 marks without Hindi) has been selected.
First salary is Rs. 4605/- [2745+1235+100+25+500].
GDSBPM, Vavintaparthi BO a/w Podalakur SO[SC vacancy]:
K.Pavan kumar, S/O K.Chiranjeevi, Pidur who secured highest marks in SSC(432 marks without Hindi) has been selected.
GDSBPM,Kesavaram BO a/w Kadivedu SO[OC vacancy]:
Smt B.Anuradha, W/O S.Rama mohan rao of Chennur who secured highest marks in SSC(438 marks without Hindi ) has been selected.
BPM Voduru BO a/w Kadivedu SO[OC vacancy]:
Kum. N. Jhansi Rani D/o Sri. N. Vijaya Rathnam of Vakadu who secured highest marks in SSC (452 marks without Hindi) has been selected.
First salary is Rs. 4605/- [2745+1235+100+25+500].
BPM Nellipudi BO a/w Vakadu SO[ST vacancy]:
G.Srinivasulu,S/O G.Ankaiah, Sydapuram who secured highest marks in SSC (407 marks without Hindi) has been selected.
First salary is Rs. 4605/- [2745+1235+100+25+500].
GDSBPM, Vavintaparthi BO a/w Podalakur SO[SC vacancy]:
K.Pavan kumar, S/O K.Chiranjeevi, Pidur who secured highest marks in SSC(432 marks without Hindi) has been selected.
GDSBPM,Kesavaram BO a/w Kadivedu SO[OC vacancy]:
Smt B.Anuradha, W/O S.Rama mohan rao of Chennur who secured highest marks in SSC(438 marks without Hindi ) has been selected.
STREAMLINING OF FUNCTIONING OF CGHS DISPENSARIES
No. S-11030/51/2010-CGHS (P)Government of IndiaMinistry of Health & Family WelfareDepartment of Health & Family Welfare
Nirman Bhavan New DelhiDated : November 22 , 2010
OFFICE MEMORANDUM (Circular No. 1/2010)
Subject : Streamlining of functioning of CGHS dispensaries. The question of streamlining the functioning of CGHS dispensaries has been engaging the attention of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for some time now. After considering the suggestions received from various quarters and after discussing the matter with officials of CGHS, it has been decided, as an initial measure, to streamline the functioning of CGHS dispensaries as below :- (i) There is a need for officers and staff in CGHS dispensaries to further improve the delivery of service to CGHS beneficiaries. There should be a constant and conscious effort to redress most of the grievances and problems of these beneficiaries at the dispensary level so that there is no inconvenience caused to them forcing them to approach higher authorities for redressal of their grievances. The entire staff at the dispensary level have to ensure a polite, positive and responsible attitude to make the service delivery better. The CMO In-charge must make every effort to ensure this user friendly environment. Complaints of rude/impolite behavior need to be checked and stern action taken by CMOs (Incharge). (ii) It is well established that CGHS beneficiaries need to be provided better service. Senior citizens/pensioners among the CGHS beneficiaries deserve special attention and response. It is re-iterated that senior citizens/pensioners need to be given out of queue treatment and service at each activity level. Despite repeated instructions in this regard, this system is generally not being enforced at the dispensary level. CMOs incharge must ensure compliance of these instructions. (iii) CMOs In-charge of the dispensaries shall personally make rounds of the dispensary particularly during peak hours to ensure that there is proper environment and beneficiaries particularly pensioners/Senior Citizens are being treated promptly; (iv) The Zonal Additional Directors/Joint Directors shall convene the meetings of Pensioners Associations once in two months alongwith CMOs (Incharge) without fail. (v) A complaint/suggestion/feedback Box with details like number of complaints received and disposed etc. under a seal and lock will be kept at each dispensary and will be opened by the CMO In-charge in the presence of at least two members of the Advisory Committee when the Advisory Committee meeting is being held and necessary action taken by the Advisory Committee with regard to complaints/ suggestions/feedback thus received and, wherever required, the matter will be referred to higher authorities for necessary action. (vi) All Zonal Additional Directors and Joint Directors shall conduct at least five surprise inspections of the dispensaries in Delhi and at least two in other cities in a month and report the outcome of the inspection indicating the areas such as punctuality, availability and behavior of officers/staff, special care for pensioners/Senior Citizens, deficit areas/complaints and also the good work done in each of the dispensaries inspected, by way of a confidential monthly d.o. letter to reach AS & DG (CGHS) without fail on or before 10th of the succeeding month; (vii) It is seen that a large number of beneficiaries go to the dispensaries for taking repeat medicines. Authorization of repeat medicines will hereinafter be done by any of the CMOs, apart from the CMO In-charge, available in the dispensary; (viii) The Zonal Additional Directors/Joint Directors will personally monitor and ensure that the empanelled hospitals etc. do adhere to the terms & conditions of MOAs. They will also supervise the services, if any, being provided by the private parties in their zones such as dialysis, dental services etc. 2. Director, CGHS and all Additional Directors/Joint Directors and CMOs In-charge are hereby directed to fully comply with the instructions contained in this Office Memorandum in both letter and spirit. Noncompliance shall be viewed seriously.
(L.C. Goyal)
AS & DG (CGHS)
Nirman Bhavan New DelhiDated : November 22 , 2010
OFFICE MEMORANDUM (Circular No. 1/2010)
Subject : Streamlining of functioning of CGHS dispensaries. The question of streamlining the functioning of CGHS dispensaries has been engaging the attention of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for some time now. After considering the suggestions received from various quarters and after discussing the matter with officials of CGHS, it has been decided, as an initial measure, to streamline the functioning of CGHS dispensaries as below :- (i) There is a need for officers and staff in CGHS dispensaries to further improve the delivery of service to CGHS beneficiaries. There should be a constant and conscious effort to redress most of the grievances and problems of these beneficiaries at the dispensary level so that there is no inconvenience caused to them forcing them to approach higher authorities for redressal of their grievances. The entire staff at the dispensary level have to ensure a polite, positive and responsible attitude to make the service delivery better. The CMO In-charge must make every effort to ensure this user friendly environment. Complaints of rude/impolite behavior need to be checked and stern action taken by CMOs (Incharge). (ii) It is well established that CGHS beneficiaries need to be provided better service. Senior citizens/pensioners among the CGHS beneficiaries deserve special attention and response. It is re-iterated that senior citizens/pensioners need to be given out of queue treatment and service at each activity level. Despite repeated instructions in this regard, this system is generally not being enforced at the dispensary level. CMOs incharge must ensure compliance of these instructions. (iii) CMOs In-charge of the dispensaries shall personally make rounds of the dispensary particularly during peak hours to ensure that there is proper environment and beneficiaries particularly pensioners/Senior Citizens are being treated promptly; (iv) The Zonal Additional Directors/Joint Directors shall convene the meetings of Pensioners Associations once in two months alongwith CMOs (Incharge) without fail. (v) A complaint/suggestion/feedback Box with details like number of complaints received and disposed etc. under a seal and lock will be kept at each dispensary and will be opened by the CMO In-charge in the presence of at least two members of the Advisory Committee when the Advisory Committee meeting is being held and necessary action taken by the Advisory Committee with regard to complaints/ suggestions/feedback thus received and, wherever required, the matter will be referred to higher authorities for necessary action. (vi) All Zonal Additional Directors and Joint Directors shall conduct at least five surprise inspections of the dispensaries in Delhi and at least two in other cities in a month and report the outcome of the inspection indicating the areas such as punctuality, availability and behavior of officers/staff, special care for pensioners/Senior Citizens, deficit areas/complaints and also the good work done in each of the dispensaries inspected, by way of a confidential monthly d.o. letter to reach AS & DG (CGHS) without fail on or before 10th of the succeeding month; (vii) It is seen that a large number of beneficiaries go to the dispensaries for taking repeat medicines. Authorization of repeat medicines will hereinafter be done by any of the CMOs, apart from the CMO In-charge, available in the dispensary; (viii) The Zonal Additional Directors/Joint Directors will personally monitor and ensure that the empanelled hospitals etc. do adhere to the terms & conditions of MOAs. They will also supervise the services, if any, being provided by the private parties in their zones such as dialysis, dental services etc. 2. Director, CGHS and all Additional Directors/Joint Directors and CMOs In-charge are hereby directed to fully comply with the instructions contained in this Office Memorandum in both letter and spirit. Noncompliance shall be viewed seriously.
(L.C. Goyal)
AS & DG (CGHS)
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Wednesday 24 November 2010
PLACEMENT OF SENIORS AT PAR WITH THEIR JUNIORS UNDER TBOP/BCR SCHEMES – CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING.
Sub: Placement of seniors at par with their juniors under TBOP/BCR Schemes – clarifications regarding.
D.G.Posts No 1-03/2007-PAP dated 2nd November,2010
I am directed to refer to your office letter No. A&P/Step-up/PGC/04 dated 11/23.8.2010 and 15.10.2010 on the subject cited above and to intimate that the issue has been examined in this Directorate, a number of times and necessary clarifications/instructions have been issued from time to time. The last such clarifications have recently been issued vide this Directorate letter of even No. dated 03-09-2010 (Copy enclosed for ready reference). All such cases may kindly be dealt with in accordance with these instructions and clarifications which inter-alia clearly envisage that the placement of officials in next higher scale/grade of pay are merely financial upgradations, granted to the officials on completion of 16 years and 26 years of qualifying services, respectively and not on the basis of their seniority. These financial upgradations are personal to the officials concerned and no stepping up of pay of the senior is admissible and/ or placement of the seniors at par with their juniors promoted under TBOP/BCR scheme is not permissible, in any case.
2. It is also informed that such issues, if any should first be taken up with the Circle Office concerned, who may examine the issue and decide /dispose it off the same at their end itself or may take up the matter with this Directorate, if required.
This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Sd/---
( K.Rameshwara Rao)
Assistant Director General (Estt)
--
REVIEW OF INSTRUCTIONS ON ENGAGEMENT OF CASUAL LABOURERS IN THE LIGHT OF THE GUIDELINES ON OUTSOURCING.
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Pay Commission Cell)
Dak Bhawan,Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-1100116
No.4-4/2009-PCC Dated: 19 November 2010
SUB: REVIEW OF INSTRUCTIONS ON ENGAGEMENT OF CASUAL LABOURERS IN THE LIGHT OF THE GUIDELINES ON OUTSOURCING.
Attention of all concerned is invited to this Directorate`s OM No. 1-20/2008-PCC dated 24th Sept.,2009 containing revised duties of Multi Tasking Staff Group `C` and letter No. 1-10/2009-PCC dated 07th Sept. 2009 on guidelines and terms and conditions on outsourcing. Secretary (Posts)`s D.O. letter of even number dated 29th October,2010 on engagement of casual labourer may also be referred to.
2. The Department of Posts while designation the erstwhile Group `D` as Multi Tasking Group `C` Staff has prescribed interalia that watch and ward/caretaker duties, and general cleanliness and upkeep of section/unit/office including dusting of furniture, cleaning of building rooms & fixtures, gardening will also be the duties of Multi Tasking Staff Group `C` in addition to duties already entrusted to them.
3. In view of the revised duties assigned to the Multi Tasking Staff, there is a need to streamline the work entrusted to the Casual labourers engaged in the Department of Posts, the Competent Authority has ordered the following:
(i) No Casual labourers shall be engaged in the Administrative Offices i.e CO/RO/DO/PAO w.e.f. 01st December,2010
(ii) The work of sweepers and scavengers should be combined or the same may be outsourced wherever feasible.
(iii) Since duties of waterman, watch and ward, gardening, cleaning etc. are now part of duties assigned to Multi Tasking Staff, the existing practice of engaging Casual labourers as waterman,gardener, watch and ward or any other miscellaneous category shall be dispensed with w.e.f. 01st December,2010.
4. The above instructions should be followed in letter and spirit without any deviation. A compliance report of the above aspects may also be sent to this office for information of Secretary (Posts) by 31st December,2010 positively as per the proforma attached with this letter.
Encl:Asabove Sdxxx
(Surender Kumar)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
PLACEMENT OF SENIORS AT PAR WITH THEIR JUNIORS UNDER TBOP/BCR SCHEMES – CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING.
Sub: Placement of seniors at par with their juniors under TBOP/BCR Schemes – clarifications regarding.
D.G.Posts No 1-03/2007-PAP dated 2nd November,2010
I am directed to refer to your office letter No. A&P/Step-up/PGC/04 dated 11/23.8.2010 and 15.10.2010 on the subject cited above and to intimate that the issue has been examined in this Directorate, a number of times and necessary clarifications/instructions have been issued from time to time. The last such clarifications have recently been issued vide this Directorate letter of even No. dated 03-09-2010 (Copy enclosed for ready reference). All such cases may kindly be dealt with in accordance with these instructions and clarifications which inter-alia clearly envisage that the placement of officials in next higher scale/grade of pay are merely financial upgradations, granted to the officials on completion of 16 years and 26 years of qualifying services, respectively and not on the basis of their seniority. These financial upgradations are personal to the officials concerned and no stepping up of pay of the senior is admissible and/ or placement of the seniors at par with their juniors promoted under TBOP/BCR scheme is not permissible, in any case.
2. It is also informed that such issues, if any should first be taken up with the Circle Office concerned, who may examine the issue and decide /dispose it off the same at their end itself or may take up the matter with this Directorate, if required.
This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Sd/---
( K.Rameshwara Rao)
Assistant Director General (Estt)
--
REVIEW OF INSTRUCTIONS ON ENGAGEMENT OF CASUAL LABOURERS IN THE LIGHT OF THE GUIDELINES ON OUTSOURCING.
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Pay Commission Cell)
Dak Bhawan,Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-1100116
No.4-4/2009-PCC Dated: 19 November 2010
SUB: REVIEW OF INSTRUCTIONS ON ENGAGEMENT OF CASUAL LABOURERS IN THE LIGHT OF THE GUIDELINES ON OUTSOURCING.
Attention of all concerned is invited to this Directorate`s OM No. 1-20/2008-PCC dated 24th Sept.,2009 containing revised duties of Multi Tasking Staff Group `C` and letter No. 1-10/2009-PCC dated 07th Sept. 2009 on guidelines and terms and conditions on outsourcing. Secretary (Posts)`s D.O. letter of even number dated 29th October,2010 on engagement of casual labourer may also be referred to.
2. The Department of Posts while designation the erstwhile Group `D` as Multi Tasking Group `C` Staff has prescribed interalia that watch and ward/caretaker duties, and general cleanliness and upkeep of section/unit/office including dusting of furniture, cleaning of building rooms & fixtures, gardening will also be the duties of Multi Tasking Staff Group `C` in addition to duties already entrusted to them.
3. In view of the revised duties assigned to the Multi Tasking Staff, there is a need to streamline the work entrusted to the Casual labourers engaged in the Department of Posts, the Competent Authority has ordered the following:
(i) No Casual labourers shall be engaged in the Administrative Offices i.e CO/RO/DO/PAO w.e.f. 01st December,2010
(ii) The work of sweepers and scavengers should be combined or the same may be outsourced wherever feasible.
(iii) Since duties of waterman, watch and ward, gardening, cleaning etc. are now part of duties assigned to Multi Tasking Staff, the existing practice of engaging Casual labourers as waterman,gardener, watch and ward or any other miscellaneous category shall be dispensed with w.e.f. 01st December,2010.
4. The above instructions should be followed in letter and spirit without any deviation. A compliance report of the above aspects may also be sent to this office for information of Secretary (Posts) by 31st December,2010 positively as per the proforma attached with this letter.
Encl:Asabove Sdxxx
(Surender Kumar)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
NEWS IN BRIEF
MEETING WITH DDG (ESTABLISHMENT)
The Secretary General NFPE and General Secretaries of affiliated unions of NFPE met DDG (Estt) on 23.11.2010. The following is the outcome of the meeting.
(1) The preliminary (first) sitting of the Cadre Restructuring committee will be held on 26.11.2010 at 3 PM.
(2) The first sitting of the Committee on Postmen related issues will also be held on 26.11.2010.
(3) Regarding the revision of wages of casual labourers it is informed that the file is being sent to nodel Ministry for approval. It is expected to be cleared by the Nodal ministries within 2-3 weeks. The wages will be revised with effect from 01.01.2006.
(4) The Department has issued orders clarifying –
(a) No casual labourers shall be engaged in the Administrative offices i.e. CO/RO/DO/PAO with effect from 1st December 2010.
(b) The work of sweepers and scavengers should be combined or the same may be outsourced wherever feasible.
(c) Since duties of waterman, watch and ward, gardening, cleaning etc are now part of duties assigned to Multi Tasking staff, the existing practice of engaging casual laborers as waterman, Gardner, watch and ward and any other miscellaneous category shall be dispensed with effect from 1st December 2010.
THE FOLLOWING ARE OTHER LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
1. Revision of FSC – orders are expected to be released this month itself.
2. Enhancement of Fixed Monetary compensation revising Rs.24/- as Rs.50/- and Rs.85/- for holiday duty will be released next week.
3. The Department has appraised the law ministry about the existence of GS and the promotion on seniority basis to erstwhile Group D now MTS. The law ministry in now approving the revised Recruitment rules. Orders are expected within a fortnight.
4. UPSC has raised some queries on HSG-I Recruitment Rules which had been clarified. The Revised Recruitment Rules will be issued shortly.
5. The file relating to enhancement of OSA has been submitted to J.S. F.A. (Finance) for approval.
6. Direct Recruitment of PA/SAs were completed within couple of days to the extent of around 16000 posts. A Remarkable fast action. We appreciate the decision and decisive action of the department.
CREATION OF POSTMASTER CADRE
The Department has released the recruitment rules for creation of Postmaster cadre. The whole order is reproduced below for the consumption of all members/viewers.
Opinion/Suggestion if any on this issue, please forward the same to P3 CHQ and also to Federation for further discussion with the Department.
MOST IMMEDIATE
No.4-17/2008-SPB-II
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi – 110001
Dated, 22nd November, 2010
All Chief Post Masters General
Sub: - Introduction of Postmaster Cadre in Postal Wing.
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to say that Department of Posts operates mainly through its about 25500 Departmental Post Offices. The services it offers have grown in the traditional areas of sale of stamps, booking of Money orders and Registered letters as also in Savings Bank functions, especially where Post Offices disburse NREGA wages to beneficiaries. In many post offices these activities are carried out electronically, new services like e-payment, e-post etc is also offered. Further the Department has also entered into agreements with private players like Western Union for money transfers. In the area of mail, both express, parcel and traditional, the Department of Posts faces tremendous competition. It has to offer excellent services by way of continuous upgrades in quality and in the add on value of its mail products, like IOD, national billing, same day delivery of corporate mail etc.
2. In spite of the long existence of the Post Offices and challenges being faced by the Department from private players in the field there had never been an exclusive cadre for Postmasters. The Postal Assistants, LSG/HSG-II, I etc. are posted to man the posts of Postmasters. This system served the Department quite well till some time back. But now in order to improve/upgrade the functioning of the Post Offices, meet the present day requirement of specialization in Postal office management in the wake of introduction of technology, challenges from market and to increase productivity it has absolutely become essential to ensure that key Post Offices are headed by professional managers. Thus, in order to ensure that professionally qualified, trained and meritorious officials head they key Post Offices, it has been decided to introduce a separate cadre of Postmasters comprising the following grades by carving out the posts from existing General Line posts as ordered vide this Directorates letter No. 13-2/2010-PE-I dt. 03.02.2010.
I. Senior Postmaster 116 Posts
(Rs. 9300-34800 + Rs.4800 Grade Pay)
II. Postmaster Gr – III 495 Posts
(Rs.9300-34800 + Rs.4600 Gr. Pay)
III. Postmaster Gr-II 511 Posts
(Rs. 9300-34800 + Rs.4200 Gr. Pay)
IV. Postmaster Gr-I 2097 Posts
(Rs. 5200-20200 + Rs.2800 Gr. Pay)
3. The Recruitment Rules of the above stated grades have since been framed and notified. A copy of the Recruitment Rules called the Department of Posts, Senior Postmaster (Group B Gazetted), Postmaster (Grade ‘ III and II’ – Group B non – Gazetted) and Postmaster (Grade I-Group C non-Gazetted) Recruitment Rules, 2010, dated 9th September, 2010 is forwarded herewith.
4. The number of posts in the various grades of the Postmaster carved out of the existing General Line Posts in various Postal Circles is being issued separately.
5. Thus it may be noted that:
I. A separate cadre of Postmasters has been created at the level of LSG, HSG-II, HSG-I and PS Group ‘B’ by carving out the cadre from the existing General Line Cadre Posts in Postal Wing and PS Group ‘B’ and designated as Postmaster Gr –I, Postmaster Gr.II , Postmaster Gr.III and Senior Postmaster.
II. Initial constitution of the various Grades of Postmasters shall be done by inviting options/applications from the existing incumbents of LSG, HSG-II, HSG-I in Post offices and PS Group, ‘B’.
III. In subsequent years all the vacancies in Postmaster Gr.I shall be filled up through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, From amongst PAs with 5 years regular service in the grade.
IV. All the vacancies in Postmaster Gr. II Posts shall be filled up by promotion from amongst Postmaster Gr. I with 6 years regular service in the grade (including regular service in LSG, if any).
V. All the vacancies in Postmaster Gr. III posts shall be filled up by promotion from amongst Postmaster Gr. II with 5 years regular service the grade (including regular service in HSG II, If any).
VI. 25% of vacancies in the grade of Sr. Postmaster will be filled up by promotion of Postmaster Gr. III with 2 years of regular service in the grade (including regular service in HSG, I if any) and 75% by Inspector of Posts (IPOs) with 6 years of regular service in the grade on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE).
VII. The officials in PS Gr ‘B’ and Senior Postmaster (Gazetted) would be eligible for induction in IPOs, Gr ‘A’ on the basis of a consolidated eligibility list.
6. To begin with the Postal Circles, as per the provisions of the Recruitment Rules, may call for the options/applications with their bio-data from the willing officials holding the posts in the equivalent grades for appointment as Postmaster grade I, II and III respectively. While inviting for the applications it may be categorically stated that:
I. Once and official submits his application he will not be allowed to withdraw the same.
II. Officials who are still left with at least two years of service to retire may only apply in order to avoid their dislocation at the fag end of their service.
III. In the event of their appointment as Postmaster their further career progression will be in the hierarchy in the Postmaster cadre only as per the provisions in the relevant Recruitment Rules and not in the General Line.
7. The applications so received may be scrutinized to find out the eligibility of the applicants. Thereafter the applications of the eligible applicants may be placed before the Screening Committee mentioned under Col. 11 of the respective grades for assessing their suitability based on their ACRs and vigilance clearance provided they attain the minimum bench mark of ‘Good’ Those who are found suitable they may be arranged in the order of seniority for appointment in respective grade of postmaster as they enjoyed in the General Line.
8. If after filling up the posts as per procedure mentioned in above paragraph certain number of posts still remain unfilled the same shall be filled up by promotion as per the provision contained in col. 12 of the respective Recruitment Rules. It may please be noted that in that event the unfilled posts in Postmaster Gr. I will have to be filled up on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. The pattern and scheme for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination to fill up the vacancies in the grade of Postmaster Gr.I would follow shortly.
9. All the Postal circles are requested to follow the time-line mentioned below to fill up the posts of Postmaster:
(i) Date of Issue of Circular calling for the options/applications for appointment as Postmaster Grade I, II and III. - 14.12.2010
(ii) Last date for receipt of options/applications along with bio-data - 15.01.2011
(iii) Completion of scrutiny of applications and obtaining Vigilance Clearance and ACR dossiers. - 31.01.2011
(iv) Submission to Screening Committee. - 10.02.2011
(vi) Submission of the minutes to the appointing authority for approval - 01.03.2011
(vii) Issue of appointment orders - 16.03.2011
10. Thereafter the Postmasters so appointed may be deputed for training immediately in consultation with the Training Division of the Directorate.
11. The receipt of the letter may please be acknowledged.
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(V. C. Kajla)
Director (SPN)
Tel. No. 23096092
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The Secretary General NFPE and General Secretaries of affiliated unions of NFPE met DDG (Estt) on 23.11.2010. The following is the outcome of the meeting.
(1) The preliminary (first) sitting of the Cadre Restructuring committee will be held on 26.11.2010 at 3 PM.
(2) The first sitting of the Committee on Postmen related issues will also be held on 26.11.2010.
(3) Regarding the revision of wages of casual labourers it is informed that the file is being sent to nodel Ministry for approval. It is expected to be cleared by the Nodal ministries within 2-3 weeks. The wages will be revised with effect from 01.01.2006.
(4) The Department has issued orders clarifying –
(a) No casual labourers shall be engaged in the Administrative offices i.e. CO/RO/DO/PAO with effect from 1st December 2010.
(b) The work of sweepers and scavengers should be combined or the same may be outsourced wherever feasible.
(c) Since duties of waterman, watch and ward, gardening, cleaning etc are now part of duties assigned to Multi Tasking staff, the existing practice of engaging casual laborers as waterman, Gardner, watch and ward and any other miscellaneous category shall be dispensed with effect from 1st December 2010.
THE FOLLOWING ARE OTHER LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
1. Revision of FSC – orders are expected to be released this month itself.
2. Enhancement of Fixed Monetary compensation revising Rs.24/- as Rs.50/- and Rs.85/- for holiday duty will be released next week.
3. The Department has appraised the law ministry about the existence of GS and the promotion on seniority basis to erstwhile Group D now MTS. The law ministry in now approving the revised Recruitment rules. Orders are expected within a fortnight.
4. UPSC has raised some queries on HSG-I Recruitment Rules which had been clarified. The Revised Recruitment Rules will be issued shortly.
5. The file relating to enhancement of OSA has been submitted to J.S. F.A. (Finance) for approval.
6. Direct Recruitment of PA/SAs were completed within couple of days to the extent of around 16000 posts. A Remarkable fast action. We appreciate the decision and decisive action of the department.
CREATION OF POSTMASTER CADRE
The Department has released the recruitment rules for creation of Postmaster cadre. The whole order is reproduced below for the consumption of all members/viewers.
Opinion/Suggestion if any on this issue, please forward the same to P3 CHQ and also to Federation for further discussion with the Department.
MOST IMMEDIATE
No.4-17/2008-SPB-II
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi – 110001
Dated, 22nd November, 2010
All Chief Post Masters General
Sub: - Introduction of Postmaster Cadre in Postal Wing.
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to say that Department of Posts operates mainly through its about 25500 Departmental Post Offices. The services it offers have grown in the traditional areas of sale of stamps, booking of Money orders and Registered letters as also in Savings Bank functions, especially where Post Offices disburse NREGA wages to beneficiaries. In many post offices these activities are carried out electronically, new services like e-payment, e-post etc is also offered. Further the Department has also entered into agreements with private players like Western Union for money transfers. In the area of mail, both express, parcel and traditional, the Department of Posts faces tremendous competition. It has to offer excellent services by way of continuous upgrades in quality and in the add on value of its mail products, like IOD, national billing, same day delivery of corporate mail etc.
2. In spite of the long existence of the Post Offices and challenges being faced by the Department from private players in the field there had never been an exclusive cadre for Postmasters. The Postal Assistants, LSG/HSG-II, I etc. are posted to man the posts of Postmasters. This system served the Department quite well till some time back. But now in order to improve/upgrade the functioning of the Post Offices, meet the present day requirement of specialization in Postal office management in the wake of introduction of technology, challenges from market and to increase productivity it has absolutely become essential to ensure that key Post Offices are headed by professional managers. Thus, in order to ensure that professionally qualified, trained and meritorious officials head they key Post Offices, it has been decided to introduce a separate cadre of Postmasters comprising the following grades by carving out the posts from existing General Line posts as ordered vide this Directorates letter No. 13-2/2010-PE-I dt. 03.02.2010.
I. Senior Postmaster 116 Posts
(Rs. 9300-34800 + Rs.4800 Grade Pay)
II. Postmaster Gr – III 495 Posts
(Rs.9300-34800 + Rs.4600 Gr. Pay)
III. Postmaster Gr-II 511 Posts
(Rs. 9300-34800 + Rs.4200 Gr. Pay)
IV. Postmaster Gr-I 2097 Posts
(Rs. 5200-20200 + Rs.2800 Gr. Pay)
3. The Recruitment Rules of the above stated grades have since been framed and notified. A copy of the Recruitment Rules called the Department of Posts, Senior Postmaster (Group B Gazetted), Postmaster (Grade ‘ III and II’ – Group B non – Gazetted) and Postmaster (Grade I-Group C non-Gazetted) Recruitment Rules, 2010, dated 9th September, 2010 is forwarded herewith.
4. The number of posts in the various grades of the Postmaster carved out of the existing General Line Posts in various Postal Circles is being issued separately.
5. Thus it may be noted that:
I. A separate cadre of Postmasters has been created at the level of LSG, HSG-II, HSG-I and PS Group ‘B’ by carving out the cadre from the existing General Line Cadre Posts in Postal Wing and PS Group ‘B’ and designated as Postmaster Gr –I, Postmaster Gr.II , Postmaster Gr.III and Senior Postmaster.
II. Initial constitution of the various Grades of Postmasters shall be done by inviting options/applications from the existing incumbents of LSG, HSG-II, HSG-I in Post offices and PS Group, ‘B’.
III. In subsequent years all the vacancies in Postmaster Gr.I shall be filled up through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, From amongst PAs with 5 years regular service in the grade.
IV. All the vacancies in Postmaster Gr. II Posts shall be filled up by promotion from amongst Postmaster Gr. I with 6 years regular service in the grade (including regular service in LSG, if any).
V. All the vacancies in Postmaster Gr. III posts shall be filled up by promotion from amongst Postmaster Gr. II with 5 years regular service the grade (including regular service in HSG II, If any).
VI. 25% of vacancies in the grade of Sr. Postmaster will be filled up by promotion of Postmaster Gr. III with 2 years of regular service in the grade (including regular service in HSG, I if any) and 75% by Inspector of Posts (IPOs) with 6 years of regular service in the grade on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE).
VII. The officials in PS Gr ‘B’ and Senior Postmaster (Gazetted) would be eligible for induction in IPOs, Gr ‘A’ on the basis of a consolidated eligibility list.
6. To begin with the Postal Circles, as per the provisions of the Recruitment Rules, may call for the options/applications with their bio-data from the willing officials holding the posts in the equivalent grades for appointment as Postmaster grade I, II and III respectively. While inviting for the applications it may be categorically stated that:
I. Once and official submits his application he will not be allowed to withdraw the same.
II. Officials who are still left with at least two years of service to retire may only apply in order to avoid their dislocation at the fag end of their service.
III. In the event of their appointment as Postmaster their further career progression will be in the hierarchy in the Postmaster cadre only as per the provisions in the relevant Recruitment Rules and not in the General Line.
7. The applications so received may be scrutinized to find out the eligibility of the applicants. Thereafter the applications of the eligible applicants may be placed before the Screening Committee mentioned under Col. 11 of the respective grades for assessing their suitability based on their ACRs and vigilance clearance provided they attain the minimum bench mark of ‘Good’ Those who are found suitable they may be arranged in the order of seniority for appointment in respective grade of postmaster as they enjoyed in the General Line.
8. If after filling up the posts as per procedure mentioned in above paragraph certain number of posts still remain unfilled the same shall be filled up by promotion as per the provision contained in col. 12 of the respective Recruitment Rules. It may please be noted that in that event the unfilled posts in Postmaster Gr. I will have to be filled up on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. The pattern and scheme for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination to fill up the vacancies in the grade of Postmaster Gr.I would follow shortly.
9. All the Postal circles are requested to follow the time-line mentioned below to fill up the posts of Postmaster:
(i) Date of Issue of Circular calling for the options/applications for appointment as Postmaster Grade I, II and III. - 14.12.2010
(ii) Last date for receipt of options/applications along with bio-data - 15.01.2011
(iii) Completion of scrutiny of applications and obtaining Vigilance Clearance and ACR dossiers. - 31.01.2011
(iv) Submission to Screening Committee. - 10.02.2011
(vi) Submission of the minutes to the appointing authority for approval - 01.03.2011
(vii) Issue of appointment orders - 16.03.2011
10. Thereafter the Postmasters so appointed may be deputed for training immediately in consultation with the Training Division of the Directorate.
11. The receipt of the letter may please be acknowledged.
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(V. C. Kajla)
Director (SPN)
Tel. No. 23096092
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CASUAL LABOUR - REVISED INSTRUCTIONS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
(Pay Commission Cell)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
No. 4-4/2009-PCC Dated – 19.11.2010
To,
All Chief Postmasters General,
Subject: - Review of Instructions on Engagement of casual labourers in the light of the Guidelines on outsourcing.
Sir/Madam,
Attention of all concerned is invited to this Directorate’s OM No. 1-20/2008-PCC dated 24th Sep 2010 containing revised duties of Multi Tasking Staff Group ‘C’ and letter No. 1-10/2009-PCC dated 07th Sep 2009 on guidelines and terms and conditions on outsourcing. Secretary (Posts)’s D.O. letter of even number dated 29th October 2010 on engagement of casual labourer may also be referred to.
2. The Department of Posts while designated the erstwhile Group ‘D’ as Multi Tasking Group ‘C’ Staff has prescribed inter alia that watch and ward/caretaker duties, and general cleanliness and upkeep of section/unit/office including dusting of furniture, cleaning of building rooms & fixtures, gardening will also be the duties of Multi Tasking Staff Group ‘C’ in addition to duties already entrusted to them.
3. In view of the revised duties assigned to the Multi Tasking Staff, there is a need to streamline the work entrusted to the Casual Labourers engaged in the Departmental of Posts, the Competent Authority has ordered the following:
(i) No Casual Labourers shall be engaged in the Administrative Offices i.e. CO/RO/DO/PAO w.e.f. 01st December 2010.
(ii) The work of sweepers and scavengers should be combined or the same may be outsourced wherever feasible.
(iii) Since duties of waterman, watch and ward, gardening, cleaning, etc. are now part of duties assigned to Multi Tasking Staff, the existing practice of engaging Casual Labourers as waterman, gardener, watch and ward or any other miscellaneous category shall be dispensed with w.e.f. 01st December 2010.
4. The above instructions should be followed in letter and spirit without any deviation. A compliance report of the above aspects may also be sent to this office for the information of Secretary (Posts) by 31st December 2010 positively as per the proforma attached with this letter.
Encl: As above
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(Surender Kumar)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
(Pay Commission Cell)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
No. 4-4/2009-PCC Dated – 19.11.2010
To,
All Chief Postmasters General,
Subject: - Review of Instructions on Engagement of casual labourers in the light of the Guidelines on outsourcing.
Sir/Madam,
Attention of all concerned is invited to this Directorate’s OM No. 1-20/2008-PCC dated 24th Sep 2010 containing revised duties of Multi Tasking Staff Group ‘C’ and letter No. 1-10/2009-PCC dated 07th Sep 2009 on guidelines and terms and conditions on outsourcing. Secretary (Posts)’s D.O. letter of even number dated 29th October 2010 on engagement of casual labourer may also be referred to.
2. The Department of Posts while designated the erstwhile Group ‘D’ as Multi Tasking Group ‘C’ Staff has prescribed inter alia that watch and ward/caretaker duties, and general cleanliness and upkeep of section/unit/office including dusting of furniture, cleaning of building rooms & fixtures, gardening will also be the duties of Multi Tasking Staff Group ‘C’ in addition to duties already entrusted to them.
3. In view of the revised duties assigned to the Multi Tasking Staff, there is a need to streamline the work entrusted to the Casual Labourers engaged in the Departmental of Posts, the Competent Authority has ordered the following:
(i) No Casual Labourers shall be engaged in the Administrative Offices i.e. CO/RO/DO/PAO w.e.f. 01st December 2010.
(ii) The work of sweepers and scavengers should be combined or the same may be outsourced wherever feasible.
(iii) Since duties of waterman, watch and ward, gardening, cleaning, etc. are now part of duties assigned to Multi Tasking Staff, the existing practice of engaging Casual Labourers as waterman, gardener, watch and ward or any other miscellaneous category shall be dispensed with w.e.f. 01st December 2010.
4. The above instructions should be followed in letter and spirit without any deviation. A compliance report of the above aspects may also be sent to this office for the information of Secretary (Posts) by 31st December 2010 positively as per the proforma attached with this letter.
Encl: As above
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(Surender Kumar)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
STUDY LEAVE FOR FELLOWSHIPS OFFERED BY REPUTED INSTITUTES
NO. 1302312/2008- Estt.( L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
New Delhi, the 18th' November, 2010
Office Memorandum
Sub: Study Leave for Fellowships offered by reputed Institutes
Study Leave is normally granted to a Government Servant for a course of study having direct and close connection with the sphere of his duty. However, it can also be granted for studies which may not be closely or directly connected with the work of a Government Servant, but which are capable of widening his mind in a manner likely to improve his abilities as a civil servant and to equip him better to collaborate with those employed in other branches of the public service. Keeping in view the above spirit, this Department had allowed Study Leave to those selected for the award of Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowships in relaxation of the rules.
2. In light of the above, this Department is examining the feasibility of bringing more Fellowships under the purview of Study Leave, on the same terms and conditions as the Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowships. All Ministries / Department are requested to provide relevant /requisite inputs regarding fellowships offered by reputed institutions which may be of benefit to their area of work. It would be appreciated if the feed back is received by the under signed by 15th December 2010. The same may be mailed to the under signed at pads@nic.in.
Sdxxx
Simmi R. Nakra
Director
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
New Delhi, the 18th' November, 2010
Office Memorandum
Sub: Study Leave for Fellowships offered by reputed Institutes
Study Leave is normally granted to a Government Servant for a course of study having direct and close connection with the sphere of his duty. However, it can also be granted for studies which may not be closely or directly connected with the work of a Government Servant, but which are capable of widening his mind in a manner likely to improve his abilities as a civil servant and to equip him better to collaborate with those employed in other branches of the public service. Keeping in view the above spirit, this Department had allowed Study Leave to those selected for the award of Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowships in relaxation of the rules.
2. In light of the above, this Department is examining the feasibility of bringing more Fellowships under the purview of Study Leave, on the same terms and conditions as the Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowships. All Ministries / Department are requested to provide relevant /requisite inputs regarding fellowships offered by reputed institutions which may be of benefit to their area of work. It would be appreciated if the feed back is received by the under signed by 15th December 2010. The same may be mailed to the under signed at pads@nic.in.
Sdxxx
Simmi R. Nakra
Director
IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENT OF NEWLY SELECTED PAS
Orders were issued by the Directorate that the candidates selected in the Direct PA/SA recruitment-2010 will be appointed immediately pending the process of verification of Character and Antecedents and they will be allowed to work in the back office and they will be trained locally in the colleges where there is facility. They will be sent for the induction training whenever there is availability of slots. Heads of the circles are authorized to take appropriate decisions on their training etc.
I.T. MODERNISATION PROJECT OF DEPT OF POSTS
The Department of Posts has sought ‘Expression of Interest’ for Core System Integrator (CSI) for I. T. Modernisation project on 29.10.2010. The Primary focus of the India Post 2012 is to improve and automate postal services through re-engineering and creation of efficient operations and systems.
At Present 12,604 Head Post offices & SOs are computerized. The Plan is to computerize all the remaining post offices and also 1,30,000 BOs approximately and connect all Post offices and non various applications seamlessly across the net work.
Currently there are 56 stand-alone applications. India Post 2012 intends to build a core set of integrated application covering key functions as Mail operations Retail, e-commerce operation, Logistics and warehousing, Postal Banking, Financial Services, Postal Life Insurance, Finance HR and customer interaction channels etc. ICT solution to computerize the BOs will be envisaged.
At Present 12,604 Head Post offices & SOs are computerized. The Plan is to computerize all the remaining post offices and also 1,30,000 BOs approximately and connect all Post offices and non various applications seamlessly across the net work.
Currently there are 56 stand-alone applications. India Post 2012 intends to build a core set of integrated application covering key functions as Mail operations Retail, e-commerce operation, Logistics and warehousing, Postal Banking, Financial Services, Postal Life Insurance, Finance HR and customer interaction channels etc. ICT solution to computerize the BOs will be envisaged.
ONE RANK ONE PENSION FOR EX-SERVICE MEN
One Rank One Pension for ex-servicemen The Parliamentary Standing committee on Defence has urged the government to reconsider the demand of “One Rank One Pension” for the ex-servicemen. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence (15th LOK SABHA) on 1st and 7th Reports reiterated that the Government should consider the issue of ‘One Rank One Pension’ afresh. Since the issue of One Rank One Pension was not accepted in the past and more recently the Cabinet Secretary’s Committee set up to consider it also did not recommend the same, it has not been found feasible to accept the demand of One Rank One Pension. In the case of Original Application No. 15 and 45/2010 the Armed Forces Tribunal, Chandigarh had passed the order dated 3.3.2010 with directions to the respondents to take final decision in the matter. The said order was examined and speaking orders explaining the position were issued on 10.07.2010 to the petitioners. This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri MM Pallam Raju in a written reply to Shri Vilas Muttemwar and others in Lok Sabha today.
Monday, November 22, 2010
SPORTS BOARD MEETING PROCEEDINGS
Monday 22 November 2010
FOLLOW UP ACTION ON THE DECISION TAKEN BY THE BOARD IN THE 20TH MEETING OF THE POSTAL SPORTS BOARD HELD AT CHENNAI ON 5TH JULY, 2010
Government of India
Ministry of Communication & IT
Department of Posts, New Delhi-110001
No. 2-01/2009-WL/Sports
Dated: 01/11/2010
ToAll Heads of Postal Circles.
Sub: 20th Meeting of the Postal Sports Board held at Chennai on 5th July, 2010-Follow up of action on the decision taken by the Board.
Sir/Madam
I am directed to refer to the Department's communication of even number dated 16.07.2010 circulating therewith minutes of the meeting of the Postal Sports Board held on 05.07.2010. As stated therein, items No.2, 12, 18, 31, 39, 44 and 48 were referred to a Committee headed by Chief PMG, T.N. Circle, for its consideration and submission of a report.
The Committee, after examination of the issues, submitted its report on 16.09.2010 which has been further considered by the competent authority and as its consideration and submission of a report.
The Committee, after examination of the issues, submitted its report on 16.09.2010 which has been further considered by the competent authority and as a result thereof, the following order is issued:
Item No. 2 Enhancement of Kit allowance to `.1000/-
The kit allowance will be enhanced form `.500/- to `.750/- for first time participation and thereafter from `.250/- to `.500/- per year.
Item No. 12. In the matter of appointment to higher grade, age relaxation to be given in favour of Gramin Dak Sevaks having played at State/National level.
As per instruction contained in GOI, DOPT's OM No. 15012/3/84-Estt.(D) dated 12th November, 1987, meritorious sports persons satisfying the provisions contained in para 1(a) of the OM dated 04.08.1980 are allowed relaxation in upper age limit up to a maximum of 5 years (10 years in case of SC/ST) for the purpose of appointment to all Groups of Civil posts. In the light of these instructions, there is need for any further relaxation in the matter of recruitment against sports quota.
Item No. 18 Participation of regularly appointed Gramin Dak Sevaks in All India Postal meets even if they do not complete six months of service.
Regularly appointed Gramin Dak Sevaks will be permitted to participate in All India Postal tournaments.
Item No. 31 On the analogy of individual events where cash award is given for achieving 3rd position in All India Postal Tournaments, it may be extended in case of team events where cash award, at present, is being restricted only in case of teams achieving first and second position. Status quo to continue.
Item No. 39 The training period should be of 14 days in connection with participation in All India competitions.
This issue will be examined when our teams will start participating in National level tournaments and will show good performance.
Item No. 44 Organizing National games by major Circles in every five years. The proposal did not find favour.
Item No. 48 Grant of financial assistance to employees whose wards are showing excellence in sports.
For participation in the international level tournament, cash award of `.10,000/- may be given. For excellence in National level tournament and procurement of 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions, an award of `.5000/-may be given. For mere participation at National level event, consolation award of `.1000/- may be given. This will take effect form the date of issue and no past case will be reopened. Copy to: All Members of the Postal Sports Board
.Sd/-
(Subhash Chander)
Director (WL/Sports)
-- M.KrishnanSecretary General NFPE
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STUDY LEAVE FOR FELLOWSHIPS OFFERED BY REPUTED INSTITUTES
NO. 1302312/2008- Estt.( L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
New Delhi, the 18th' November, 2010
Office Memorandum
Sub: Study Leave for Fellowships offered by reputed Institutes
Study Leave is normally granted to a Government Servant for a course of study having direct and close connection with the sphere of his duty. However, it can also be granted for studies which may not be closely or directly connected with the work of a Government Servant, but which are capable of widening his mind in a manner likely to improve his abilities as a civil servant and to equip him better to collaborate with those employed in other branches of the public service. Keeping in view the above spirit, this Department had allowed Study Leave to those selected for the award of Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowships in relaxation of the rules.
2. In light of the above, this Department is examining the feasibility of bringing more Fellowships under the purview of Study Leave, on the same terms and conditions as the Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowships. All Ministries / Department are requested to provide relevant /requisite inputs regarding fellowships offered by reputed institutions which may be of benefit to their area of work. It would be appreciated if the feed back is received by the under signed by 15th December 2010. The same may be mailed to the under signed at pads@nic.in.
Sdxxx
Simmi R. Nakra
Director
FOLLOW UP ACTION ON THE DECISION TAKEN BY THE BOARD IN THE 20TH MEETING OF THE POSTAL SPORTS BOARD HELD AT CHENNAI ON 5TH JULY, 2010
Government of India
Ministry of Communication & IT
Department of Posts, New Delhi-110001
No. 2-01/2009-WL/Sports
Dated: 01/11/2010
ToAll Heads of Postal Circles.
Sub: 20th Meeting of the Postal Sports Board held at Chennai on 5th July, 2010-Follow up of action on the decision taken by the Board.
Sir/Madam
I am directed to refer to the Department's communication of even number dated 16.07.2010 circulating therewith minutes of the meeting of the Postal Sports Board held on 05.07.2010. As stated therein, items No.2, 12, 18, 31, 39, 44 and 48 were referred to a Committee headed by Chief PMG, T.N. Circle, for its consideration and submission of a report.
The Committee, after examination of the issues, submitted its report on 16.09.2010 which has been further considered by the competent authority and as its consideration and submission of a report.
The Committee, after examination of the issues, submitted its report on 16.09.2010 which has been further considered by the competent authority and as a result thereof, the following order is issued:
Item No. 2 Enhancement of Kit allowance to `.1000/-
The kit allowance will be enhanced form `.500/- to `.750/- for first time participation and thereafter from `.250/- to `.500/- per year.
Item No. 12. In the matter of appointment to higher grade, age relaxation to be given in favour of Gramin Dak Sevaks having played at State/National level.
As per instruction contained in GOI, DOPT's OM No. 15012/3/84-Estt.(D) dated 12th November, 1987, meritorious sports persons satisfying the provisions contained in para 1(a) of the OM dated 04.08.1980 are allowed relaxation in upper age limit up to a maximum of 5 years (10 years in case of SC/ST) for the purpose of appointment to all Groups of Civil posts. In the light of these instructions, there is need for any further relaxation in the matter of recruitment against sports quota.
Item No. 18 Participation of regularly appointed Gramin Dak Sevaks in All India Postal meets even if they do not complete six months of service.
Regularly appointed Gramin Dak Sevaks will be permitted to participate in All India Postal tournaments.
Item No. 31 On the analogy of individual events where cash award is given for achieving 3rd position in All India Postal Tournaments, it may be extended in case of team events where cash award, at present, is being restricted only in case of teams achieving first and second position. Status quo to continue.
Item No. 39 The training period should be of 14 days in connection with participation in All India competitions.
This issue will be examined when our teams will start participating in National level tournaments and will show good performance.
Item No. 44 Organizing National games by major Circles in every five years. The proposal did not find favour.
Item No. 48 Grant of financial assistance to employees whose wards are showing excellence in sports.
For participation in the international level tournament, cash award of `.10,000/- may be given. For excellence in National level tournament and procurement of 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions, an award of `.5000/-may be given. For mere participation at National level event, consolation award of `.1000/- may be given. This will take effect form the date of issue and no past case will be reopened. Copy to: All Members of the Postal Sports Board
.Sd/-
(Subhash Chander)
Director (WL/Sports)
-- M.KrishnanSecretary General NFPE
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STUDY LEAVE FOR FELLOWSHIPS OFFERED BY REPUTED INSTITUTES
NO. 1302312/2008- Estt.( L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
New Delhi, the 18th' November, 2010
Office Memorandum
Sub: Study Leave for Fellowships offered by reputed Institutes
Study Leave is normally granted to a Government Servant for a course of study having direct and close connection with the sphere of his duty. However, it can also be granted for studies which may not be closely or directly connected with the work of a Government Servant, but which are capable of widening his mind in a manner likely to improve his abilities as a civil servant and to equip him better to collaborate with those employed in other branches of the public service. Keeping in view the above spirit, this Department had allowed Study Leave to those selected for the award of Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowships in relaxation of the rules.
2. In light of the above, this Department is examining the feasibility of bringing more Fellowships under the purview of Study Leave, on the same terms and conditions as the Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowships. All Ministries / Department are requested to provide relevant /requisite inputs regarding fellowships offered by reputed institutions which may be of benefit to their area of work. It would be appreciated if the feed back is received by the under signed by 15th December 2010. The same may be mailed to the under signed at pads@nic.in.
Sdxxx
Simmi R. Nakra
Director
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
DEPTL PROCEEDINGS AGAINST GOVT SERVANTS---CONSULTATION WITH THE UPSC FOR ADVICE
No. 39011/12/2009-Estt (B)
Government d India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
New Delhi, dated the 16th November, 2010
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Departmental proceedings against Government Servants – consultation with the Union Public Service Commission for advice.
The undersigned is directed to say that the existing instructions issued by this Department provide that the disciplinary proceedings taken against Government servants should be processed and completed expeditiously. Occasionally, the charged officers approach the Courts to quash the disciplinary proceedings and in many such cases the courts give direction to the Government to complete the proceedings within a time limit prescribed by the court. In certain instances the Government seeks further time from the court and in certain other instances, the petitioners file contempt petitions for not having completed the proceedings as per the court orders. In many of such cases, the UPSC has to be consulted as per the existing regulations, before the final orders are issued.
2. The UPSC has brought to the notice of this Department that In the above cases, some Ministries / Departments have stated in the affidavit flied before the Court that the matter has been pending with the UPSC and the delay in completing the proceedings was due to the delay In receipt of advice from the UPSC although such cases had been returned by the Commission to the Administrative Ministry to rectify the deficiencies noted by it. In this connection, attention of Ministries / Departments is drawn to this Department's OM of even number dated 10.5.2010 and 14.9.2010 in which it has been reiterated that the Commission generally takes 3-4 months to render its advice after the complete case records have been received by the Commission and that the Ministries / Departments should ensure that the prescribed proforma for sending the case records to the UPSC filled with due care and attention to avoid any back reference by the Commission to rectify the deficiencies. A case may not be taken as delayed on the part of UPSC If the Commission has returned the same to the Administrative Ministry to remove deficiencies.
3. All Ministries / Department. are requested that In cases where the Courts are being apprised the time taken in finalizing a disciplinary proceeding through affidavit, information In regard to the pendency of the matter before the Union Public Service Commission may be correctly projected.
Sd-xx
(CA Subramanian)
Director
Government d India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
New Delhi, dated the 16th November, 2010
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Departmental proceedings against Government Servants – consultation with the Union Public Service Commission for advice.
The undersigned is directed to say that the existing instructions issued by this Department provide that the disciplinary proceedings taken against Government servants should be processed and completed expeditiously. Occasionally, the charged officers approach the Courts to quash the disciplinary proceedings and in many such cases the courts give direction to the Government to complete the proceedings within a time limit prescribed by the court. In certain instances the Government seeks further time from the court and in certain other instances, the petitioners file contempt petitions for not having completed the proceedings as per the court orders. In many of such cases, the UPSC has to be consulted as per the existing regulations, before the final orders are issued.
2. The UPSC has brought to the notice of this Department that In the above cases, some Ministries / Departments have stated in the affidavit flied before the Court that the matter has been pending with the UPSC and the delay in completing the proceedings was due to the delay In receipt of advice from the UPSC although such cases had been returned by the Commission to the Administrative Ministry to rectify the deficiencies noted by it. In this connection, attention of Ministries / Departments is drawn to this Department's OM of even number dated 10.5.2010 and 14.9.2010 in which it has been reiterated that the Commission generally takes 3-4 months to render its advice after the complete case records have been received by the Commission and that the Ministries / Departments should ensure that the prescribed proforma for sending the case records to the UPSC filled with due care and attention to avoid any back reference by the Commission to rectify the deficiencies. A case may not be taken as delayed on the part of UPSC If the Commission has returned the same to the Administrative Ministry to remove deficiencies.
3. All Ministries / Department. are requested that In cases where the Courts are being apprised the time taken in finalizing a disciplinary proceeding through affidavit, information In regard to the pendency of the matter before the Union Public Service Commission may be correctly projected.
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(CA Subramanian)
Director
UNITE TO BALLOT ROYAL MAIL POSTAL MANAGERS ON STRIKE ACTION
UNITE report that 8,500 managers based in head offices at the Royal Mail, Parcelforce and the Post Office will vote on whether to launch a campaign of industrial action. If a simple majority of those who vote support industrial action, Royal Mail managers could be on strike in early December.The ballot is being held in protest at plans to make between 1,500 managers redundant,of which between 300 and 400 managers will be have to go compulsorily. Paul Reuter, national officer for Unite, said:“Managers are so concerned about their futures that for the first time in over 30 years they will vote on industrial action. There have already been 5,000 job cuts over the last five years without any compulsory redundancies. Such a drastic step is not necessary now and Unite will oppose it”. - Source UNI Bulletin for Nov-2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS ---POSTAL ASSISTANTS EXAM HELD ON 14-11-2010
VACANCY POSITION ---10
OC--04 OBC--01 SC--1 ST--02 PHC--01 EX-SM--01
The above unemployeed youth got jobs only on account of regular/constant efforts made by NFPE/AIPEU Gr-C CHQ. NFPE,Gudur division whole heartedly welcoming the above selected candidates.
First salary they are going to get is
Pay : 9910/-
DA : 4460/- [45%]
HRA : 991/- [10%]
TPA : 1160/-
Total: 16521/-
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
SRI KAPIL CIBAL IS OUR NEW MINISTER
Sri KAPIL CIBAL Union minister for HRD has been given additional charge of Minister for communications owing to resignation of Sri A.Raja, Minister
MARRIAGE FELICITATION
Marriage felicitation of Com P.Motilal BPM, Chilakampadu BO a.w VKTown SO is on 19-11-2010 ,Friday between 4 to 5 AM at Sri Shirdhi Sai Kalyana Mandapam, Srikalahasthi
We wish the function a grand success.
We wish the function a grand success.
Minister's statement in Loksabha on opening of Branch post offices
Provision of Post and Telegraph Services Postal facilities are available in all the villages including Gram Panchayat Villages. Post Offices are opened subject to fulfillment of prescribed norms. Villages which are not having the physical existence of Post Office, are provided postal facilities from the nearest existing Post Office. Out of a total 2,40,224 Gram Panchayat Villages, 1,22,973 Gram Panchayat Villages do not have the physical existence of a Post Office. In Maharashtra State, 15,732 Gram Panchayat Villages out of total 23,040 Gram Panchayat Villages do not have Post Offices. As regard to telegraph facilities, number of Village Panchayats having no telegraph service is 16,679.
For increasing access to postal facilities, 54 Branch Post Offices (in rural areas) and 124 Sub Post Offices (in both urban and rural areas) were opened in new locations throughout the country during 2009-10 and during the current year 2010-11 target for opening of 200 Branch Post Offices (in rural areas) and 110 Sub Post Offices (in both rural and urban areas) has been allotted to the Circles.
In addition to this, alternative arrangement for providing basic postal facilities through Panchayat Sanchar Sewa Kendras (PSSKs) is available in 4,555 Gram Panchayat Villages in the country including 502 in Maharashtra. New PSSKs have not been opened during the period of last three years and current year.
During the last three years, telegraph office has not been set up in any Village Panchayat and there is also no proposal to set up any telegraph office in any Village Panchayat including Maharashtra in the current year.
There is a proposal to cover all the villages with Village Public Telephones (VPTs) under the Universal Service Obligation Fund Scheme. 5,71,170 villages have already been covered with the Village Public Telephones (VPTs) as on 30.09.2010. Broadband coverage has already been provided to 97426 Village Panchayats. There is a target of Broadband coverage of all the Village Panchayats.
Opening of Post Offices in new locations is an ongoing exercise. Post Offices are opened subject to fulfillment of stipulated norms. Due to advent of new technologies like e-mail, SMS, etc. there is deep decline in telegraph traffic and therefore, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) does not propose to open any telegraph office in the country including Maharashtra.
This information was given by Minister of State for Communications & Information Technology, Shri Gurudas Kamat in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
For increasing access to postal facilities, 54 Branch Post Offices (in rural areas) and 124 Sub Post Offices (in both urban and rural areas) were opened in new locations throughout the country during 2009-10 and during the current year 2010-11 target for opening of 200 Branch Post Offices (in rural areas) and 110 Sub Post Offices (in both rural and urban areas) has been allotted to the Circles.
In addition to this, alternative arrangement for providing basic postal facilities through Panchayat Sanchar Sewa Kendras (PSSKs) is available in 4,555 Gram Panchayat Villages in the country including 502 in Maharashtra. New PSSKs have not been opened during the period of last three years and current year.
During the last three years, telegraph office has not been set up in any Village Panchayat and there is also no proposal to set up any telegraph office in any Village Panchayat including Maharashtra in the current year.
There is a proposal to cover all the villages with Village Public Telephones (VPTs) under the Universal Service Obligation Fund Scheme. 5,71,170 villages have already been covered with the Village Public Telephones (VPTs) as on 30.09.2010. Broadband coverage has already been provided to 97426 Village Panchayats. There is a target of Broadband coverage of all the Village Panchayats.
Opening of Post Offices in new locations is an ongoing exercise. Post Offices are opened subject to fulfillment of stipulated norms. Due to advent of new technologies like e-mail, SMS, etc. there is deep decline in telegraph traffic and therefore, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) does not propose to open any telegraph office in the country including Maharashtra.
This information was given by Minister of State for Communications & Information Technology, Shri Gurudas Kamat in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
News in brief
- Com. P.Chiranjivulu, EDMC/MD, Venumbaka a/w Kotapolur SO was under went open heart surgery at Bollineni Hospital, Nellore. NFPE delegation visited and enquired about his present health condition. He is ok. We wish him speedy recovery.
- Sri. SK.Basha Mohiddin,BPM,Kondagunta retired from service on afternoon of 12-11-2010. Retirement benefits Rs. 108630/-[one lakh eight thousand six hundred thirty ] has been paid to the official on 13-11-2010 itself.
- Federal executive of NFPE will meet on 10-12-2010 at Hyderabad to sort out the problems of postal employees and programme of action for their achievement.
- The first All India conference of SBCO union is scheduled to be held on 11-12-2010 at Hyderabad.
- The first All India conference of civil wing employees association is scheduled to be held at Hyderabad on 12-12-2010 at Hyderabad.
- Confederation of central govt employees unit is going to meet at Mumbai on 01-12-2010 to review various agitations, achievement of demands and to further process/future course of action.
CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING OF ALL INDIA
POSTAL GDS EMPLOYEES UNION IS GOING TO BE HELD
AT WARANGAL FROM 5-12-2010 TO 7-12-2010
The left over GDS pay committee items, grant of retirement benefits to1-1-06 onwards retirees, pay protection to GDS officials who went on request transfers, grant of lumpsum amounts to GDS officials who promoted to postmen/Gr-‘D’/ PA cadre, grant of HRA, Service Discharge Benefit Scheme, Medical Scheme, Filling up of all vacant Gr-‘D’ (multi skilled employees) postmen vacancies, removal of 20 thousand for 1 point etc. items will be discussed.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Revision of allowances in GDS Cadre
1.TRCA of GDSMD/MC, Molakalapudi a/w Yellasiri ha sbeen revised from
1220-20-1600 to 1740-30-2640 w.e.f 1-7-2009
2.TRCA of GDS BPM, Josephpet a/w Survepalli has been revised from
2745-50-4225 to 3660-70-5760 w.e.f 1-11-2010
3.CDA Rs 500/- has been sanctioned to BPM, Josephpet a/w Suevepalli
from 1-11-2010.
1220-20-1600 to 1740-30-2640 w.e.f 1-7-2009
2.TRCA of GDS BPM, Josephpet a/w Survepalli has been revised from
2745-50-4225 to 3660-70-5760 w.e.f 1-11-2010
3.CDA Rs 500/- has been sanctioned to BPM, Josephpet a/w Suevepalli
from 1-11-2010.
Retirement on superannuation
Sri.SK.Basha Mohiddin, GDS BPM, Kondagunta a/w Gudur HO has been retired from Service on superannuation on the after noon of 12-11-2010. We wish him happy retirement life.
LSG POSTINGS IN GUDUR DIVISION
The following LSG postings are ordered on 12-11-2010
1. Sri M.Raveendra Reddy, accountant ,Gudur HO posted as SPM, Sriharikota Range LSG SO
2. Sri A.Ruben,PRI(P),Gudur HO is posted as SPM,Naidupet LSG SO
3. Sri P.Laxmi Kantha Rao,PA,Nagarkurnool SO under Vanaparthi division who alloted to Gudur division is posted as PRI(P),Gudur HO
4. Sri E.B.Manohar,SPM,Navanapet SO under Mahaboobnagar division who alloted to Gudur division is posted as SPM,Sullurpet SO
Thursday, November 11, 2010
HEALTH MINISTRY IMPLEMENTS NEW HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME FOR CG EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS
Health Ministry implements New Health Insurance for Central Government Employees and Pensioners Details of the meeting held between members of the National Council (JCM) and the Health Ministry regarding CGEPHIS. On 14-07-2010, a meeting was held between Staff Side members of National Council (JCM) and the Ministry of Health regarding the new proposed Health Insurance Scheme for Central Government Employees and Pensioners. The Joint Secretary (Regulation) Shri. Vinet Chawdhry presided over the meeting. The Staff Side membersShri. S.K.Vyas (Audit),Shri. C.Srikumar (AIDEF), Shri. Shiv Gopal Mishra (AIRF) and Shri. Guman Singh (NFIR) attended the meeting. The chairman welcomed the Staff Side National Council members to the meeting to discuss the proposed Central Government Employees & Pensioners Health Insurance Scheme (CGEPHIS). He further explained the benefits arising out of the new proposed scheme in detailed and the Union Government is eager to implement this scheme as soon as possible, as recommended in the 6th CPC and to directions of Committee of Secretaries (COS). After the detailed speech by the Chairman, members also expressed their own views. The explained the discrepancies of this new Health Insurance scheme and also requested the ministry to expand the existing Central Government Health Scheme. They also insisted that some points in the CS (MA) Rules should be withdrawn and it should be useful for the serving employees as well as pensioners. As some news sources said that, finally the members concluded that they were against the new Health Insurance Scheme and they further opined that the proposed Health Scheme will also deprive the existing benefits available to the employees and pensioners viz. OPD facilities, coverage to all dependent family members etc. Extension to all CS(MA) Rules, 1944 to all pensioners living in Non CGHS areas is their long pending demand. Source: Government Employees News
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Labels: CGEPHIS, Health Ministry, National Council JCM
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Labels: CGEPHIS, Health Ministry, National Council JCM
INSURANCE POLICIES TO BE AVAILABLE AT POSTOFFICES
Post offices can now distribute insurance products with IRDA, allowing each circle of the Department of Post (DOP) to act as a corporate agent of insurers. "Each Circle of India post should be treated a separate unit in order to grant independent corporate agent licence with various insurers," insurance regulator IRDA said while granting permission to postal circles to distribute insurance products. It, however, said that in the case of metropolitan areas, head of Circle may approach IRDA for prior approval of further division in the circle as separate units to obtain licence to act as corporate agent in view of the large population. The DOP has divided the whole country into 22 postal circles for providing postal services. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) allowed each circle to tie up with two non-life insurance companies, two life insurance companies, one agricultural insurance company and one stand alone Health Insurance Company for this purpose. Corporate agents act as insurance agent for insurers and procure business on behalf of the insurance companies through its executives. The sector watchdog had last month sought views from insurers for granting corporate agency licence to the DoP to promote financial inclusion. An expert committee on 'Harnessing the India Post Network for Financial Inclusion' had earlier recommended that the low cost platform of India Post be used for strategic partners like microfinance institutions (MFIs), mutual funds and insurance companies.
It also suggested expanding the role of Post Office Savings Bank as an agent of Ministry of Finance to play a larger and direct role in financial inclusion. However, IRDA has disallowed the head office of India Post to engage in the distribution of the insurance products.
In its individual capacity the Head/Corporate Office of India Post shall not obtain license to act as Corporate Agent of any insurance company. The Head /Corporate Office of India Posts shall not engage in the distribution of insurance products of any insurance company registered with IRDA in any other capacity," it added.
Press Trust of India / New Delhi October 17, 2010, 14:12 IST
It also suggested expanding the role of Post Office Savings Bank as an agent of Ministry of Finance to play a larger and direct role in financial inclusion. However, IRDA has disallowed the head office of India Post to engage in the distribution of the insurance products.
In its individual capacity the Head/Corporate Office of India Post shall not obtain license to act as Corporate Agent of any insurance company. The Head /Corporate Office of India Posts shall not engage in the distribution of insurance products of any insurance company registered with IRDA in any other capacity," it added.
Press Trust of India / New Delhi October 17, 2010, 14:12 IST
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