Thursday, March 31, 2016

NFPE CIRCULAR

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES
ALL INDIA POSTAL EMPLOYEES UNION GROUP-C
ALL INDIA POSTAL EMPLOYEES UNION POSTMEN & MTS
ALL INDIA RMS AND MMS EMPLOYEES UNION GROUP-C
ALL INDIA RMS AND MMS EMPLOYEES UNION MAIL GUARD & MTS
ALL INDIA POSTAL ADMINISTRTIVE OFFICES EMPLOYEES UNION
ALL INDIA POSTAL ACCOUNTS EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
ALL INDIA SBCO EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
ALL INDIA CIVIL WING EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
ALL INDIA POSTAL EMPLOYEES UNION GDS
Central Headquarters , New Delhi-110 001.  
MOST IMPORTANT/URGENT
PF-01(e)/2016                                    CIRCULAR                                     31.03.2016
To

1.All Circle Secretaries/Divisional/Branch Secretaries.
2.All CHQ Office Bearers of NFPE and affiliated Unions/Associations.

GDS MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMMEDIATE TASK  ELECT AND SELECT AIPEU-GDS AS THE ONLY ONE RECOGNISED GDS UNION
Dear Comrades,
                   As all of you are aware Department of Posts has commenced the process of verification of membership of Gramin Dak Sevaks for grant of recognition.  The AIPEU-GDS was formed in the year 2012 and the Federal Council of NFPE held at Hyderabad in 2013, which is the highest decision and policy making body of NFPE, has decided to grant  “Associate Membership” to the newly formed AIPEU-GDS.  For the last four years, AIPEU-GDS is functioning without recognition and joined all the programmes of NFPE including strike.  During this four year period it had conducted two All India Conferences and formed Branches in all the 22 Circles.  After formation of AIPEU-GDS, it is the first membership verification taking place.
                   There is no doubt that the AIPEU-GDS will get recognition and shall become number one recognised GDS Union, with flying colours.  But that is not enough - we should make the AIPEU-GDS as the only one recognised GDS Union in the Department of Posts.  It is not impossible.
                   For fulfilling the above task, all Circle/Divisional Branches of NFPE affiliated Unions/Associations and also all CHQ office bearers are hereby requested to take immediate action to implement the following directions of NFPE.
1.                It should be ensured that Circle/Divisional Unions of AIPEU-GDS is formed in all Circles/Divisions.
2.                The name, designation and official address of the Circle/Divisional Secretaries should be intimated to “Com.P.Panduranga Rao, General Secretary, AIPEU-GDS, 1, Patel Road, Shadipur, Dada Ghosh Bhavan PO, New Delhi-110 008”.  Email ID: aipeugdsnfpe@gmail.com  Mob: 09849466595.  Divisional Secretaries should inform the above particulars to Circle Secretaries also.
3.                Still there are some divisions where the branches of AIPEU-GDS are not yet formed, inspite of repeated instructions from NFPE.   All those Divisions where the branch of AIPEU-GDS is not yet formed should form the Branch Union or at least an Adhoc Committee at Divisional level with a Secretary or Convenor before 15th April 2016.  The name, designation and official address with pin code and mobile number of the newly elected Secretary or Adhoc Committee Convenor should be intimated to the General Secretary and Circle Secretary.  Wherever Circle Unions are not functioning immediate action should be taken to form a functioning Circle Union or Circle level Adhoc Committee of AIPEU-GDS.
4.                It is reported from some circles that some P3 and P4 Divisional Unions of NFPE has not taken any positive action to form the Divisional Branches of AIPEU-GDS.  Not only that in some limited divisions, the rival GDS Union, which is campaigning against NFPE and has formed separate unions for Group-C and Postmen/MTS in the name of “UNITED” to break our P3 and P4 Union and thereby to destabilise NFPE, is given all help and assistance by the some P3 and P4 Unions of NFPE and also holding joint meetings with the rival GDS Union which is no more an affiliate or Associate of NFPE.  This is not permissile and is in violation of the directions and guidelines issued by NFPE.  It is once again made clear that disciplinary action will be taken against those divisions which refuse to form the branches of AIPEU-GDS and which are still cooperating and extending all help to the rival GDS Union and conducting joint meetings.  The recognition of all such Divisional Unions which refuse to carry out the directions of NFPE will be withdrawn without any further notice.
5.                Last date for submission of application by GDS Unions for participating in the membership verification process is 31-03-2016.  AIPEU-GDS has already submitted application to the Directorate on 18-03-2016.  Please note that the name of our union is “AIPEU-GDS”.  Department may issue orders fixing the last date for submission of authorisation forms to the Divisional heads, along with the model authorisation form with the signature of an officer of the Directorate.  Immediately on publishing the authorisation form by the department all the affiliated unions of NFPE should jointly jump into action and collect maximum number of authorisation forms from GDS of each division.  As GDS are working in remote villages, action plan should be chalked out now itself, for visiting each and every Branch Post Office by the NFPE leadership, for collecting authorisation forms signed by the GDS in favour of AIPEU-GDS.
6.                AIPEU-GDS is the GDS Union of NFPE and it is the collective responsibility of all Circle/Divisional Unions of NFPE to make our GDS Union as the only one recognised union.  Let us take it as a challenge and prove that it is possible.
7.                A separate circular issued by AIPEU-GDS CHQ is also enclosed herewith.

Fraternally yours,


Orders opening of Post Offices upto 10 p.m.  modified. Where there is no work P.O. will not be kept open and LADY STAFF will not be detained beyond 7 p.m.

        Instructions from Directorate have been issued to all Head of Circles.

         R.N. Parashar
Secretary General NFPE &
General Secretary P-III

CIRCLE UNION'S EFFORTS - ORDERS ISSUED BY CPMG, TN FOR PAYMENT OF PENSION BY CASH ON 1.4.2016


COPY OF EMAIL ISSUED BY CPMG, TN . 


 भारतीय डाक विभाग/DEPARTMENT  OF  POSTS
मुख्य पोस्टमास्टर जनरल का कार्यालय, तमिलनाडु परिमंडल, चेन्नई 600002
O/o  THE  CHIEF  POSTMASTER  GENERAL,  TAMIL NAD4U  CIRCLE, 
CHENNAI  600 002

 


 

To                                                 
The  Postmaster General
Central Region, Tiruchirappalli 620 001
Chennai city Region, Chennai 600 002
Southern Region, Madurai 625 002
Western Region, Coimbatore 641 002
The GM(PAF) Chennai 600008
The Director, Foreign Post, Chennai 600001.
The Director, PTC, Madurai 625022
The SSRM/SRM Chennai AMSTG, ChennaiStg, RMS M Dns
The Sr Manager, Postal MMS, Chennai 600006.
The SP PSD/CSD Chennai 600010/Chennai 600004.

NO :APA/Pension/2016              dated    at   Chennai 600 002,   the     31  .03.2016

Sub : Payment of  pension- instructions– Reg.
 Ref : Fresh
*******
Directorate has intimated that  Transaction Holiday  will be observed on 1.4.2016.  A copy of email received  from Director(CBS) is enclosed for information and necessary action.

Subject: Re: Transaction Holiday on 1st April 2016

 Respected Sir/Madam

   In continuation of the trail mail on the subject,  it is further informed that  Salary and Pension for the March 2016 will not be credited into POSB Accounts on 01.04.2016 as there will not be any transaction on 1.4.2016 due to Transaction holiday in Finacle for EoY activities. 

In this regard, it is requested that HoC may take decision to  pay salary/ pension by cash in emergent situation and in such cases, it should be ensured that the  names of such employees/pensioners must be excluded from the list/file of salary/pension upload which is to be uploaded on 02.04.2016.

This issue with the approval of the competent authority.

With regards,
Sachin Kishore
Director (CBS)
Sansad Marg,
Dak Bhavan, New Delhi 110001


Accordingly Chief PMG has ordered to to  pay salary/ pension for the month of March 2016 on 1.4.2016  by cash in emergent situation.
(G.Manoharan)
                                                                               Sr. Accounts Officer,
O/o the Chief PMG
Tamil Nadu Circle
                                                                                                                                       Chennai   600 002     

MEETING WITH CABINET SECRETARY AT RASHTRAPATI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI ON 30.03.2016

Meeting with Cabinet Secretary was held at Cabinet   sectt Committee Room Rashtrapati Bhawan NewDelhi on 30th March 2016. All members of Empowered committee were present. From Deptt of Posts,  Member (P) Sri AshutoshTripathi, DDG (ESTT), DDG (P), and DDG (SR) attended. We presented our demands and sought Modification in Pay Commission recommendation. We demanded up graded pay scales for all cadres as per our memorandum.Cabinet Secretary gave very patient hearing. Let us hope for best.

...... R.N. PARASHAR, SECRETARY GENERAL, NFPE.

ALL INDIA ONE DAY STRIKE BY ALL TRADE UNIONS AND EMPLOYEES FEDERATIONS ON 2nd September 2016 to protest against the Anti-employees and Anti-labour policies of the Central Government




NATIONAL CONVENTION OF WORKERS, MAVLANKAR HALL, NEW DELHI - 30.03.2016 - DECLARATION & PRESS STATEMENT

Natinal wide ALL India Strike by ALL Central Trade Unions and Employees federations on 2 Sep 2016



NATIONAL CONVENTION OF WORKERS, MAVLANKAR HALL, NEW DELHI - 30.03.2016 - DECLARATION & PRESS STATEMENT

Karnataka AIPEU P3 Circle Council meeting 2016 on the 24th & 25th March 2016 at Bangalore.


Brief Report of the AIPEU Group C, Karnataka Circle Council meeting held at “The Bell Hotel”
on the 24th & 25th March 2016 at Bangalore.


The Circle Council meeting was inaugurated by our beloved Com. M Krishnan, Secretary General, Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers, New Delhi.

Smt Usha Chandrashekar, Chief Post Master General, Karnataka Circle attended the Open Session of the Council Meeting as the Chief Guest. Sri Rajendra Kumar, Post Master General, South Karnataka Region, Sri D S V R Murthy, Director Postal Services, HQs, Bangalore Region graced this occasion as Guests of Honour. Sri L K Dash, Director Postal Services, South 
Karnataka Region, graced the event on 25th march 2016 as Guest of Honour.







Karnataka Circle, which is always a pioneer in many aspects, has created a history. Smt Usha Chandrashekar, Chief Post Master General, Karnataka Circle has initiated a novel & path breaking step in India Post. She has interacted directly with the Divisional/Branch Secretaries, listening patiently the difficulties faced by staff, in their day to day functioning in the office, their needs in the running of the post offices smoothly, the infrastructure needs, the technology induction problems, augmentation of human resources and so on. Some instant solutions were provided, many were noted down for perusal, and the larger ones like Finacle, McCamish, Sify Networking &C S I at Mysore, Madam has assured that the issues have already been taken up with the Directorate and solutions will be found. This was a two hour programme. The interaction has soothed the staff who are working under great strain and pressure. It is a big and innovative bold step. Smt Usha Chandrashekar, CPMG Karnataka Circle will be remembered for this first of its kind initiative forever. AIPEU Group-C Karnataka Circle salutes Madam and Sri D S V R Murthy, DPS, for this and offers their sincere thanks.
Following this Sri S Rajendra Kumar, Post Master General, South Karnataka Region, explained in detail the measures being taken to ease the functioning of C S I at Mysore Division. He has assured the light at the end of the tunnel.
Next Day, i.e. on 25th March 2016, Sri L K Dash, Director Postal Services addressing the gathering gave a lucid account of the organizational challenges and the problems confronting the postal department and its employees. He highlighted, the undergoing changes of India Post in the competitive, market scenario, the work load and culture imposed upon the postal employees, which is onerous, comparing to any other central government department. He urged upon the employees to take it into their strike the changes and make themselves a force to reckon with.
Com. Krishnan, Secretary General, COC, with his usual eloquence and details held the house spell bound. The house heard him with rapt attention of the measures being taken by central union leaders at National level for all the issues concerning the staff--be it 7th CPC, technology, human resources, strike etc.
Com. Krishnan has stated in clear that Karnataka Circle AIPEU P-3 is one among the top 6 Circles of NFPE. The council meeting was a packed gathering of about 150 members on both the days. The venue and the style of the Council meeting was a pleasant experience for the delegates. AIPEU P-3 Karnataka Circle, has brought in corporate style of meetings in the Union field, since its Bi-ennial Conference of 2014.
It is also resolved in the Circle Council that a phased agitational programme is charted out for the early resolution of technology problems like, Finacle, Sify networking, band width, McCamish, & CSI at Mysore.
All the Divisional and Branch Secretaries, from all over Karnataka, participated in the Council meeting and a majority of them were overwhelmingly happy about the deliberations and the chance to interact with the CPMG Karnataka directly which is an life time experience for them. Many of them have appreciated the initiatives taken by the Circle Union leaders to redress the sufferings of the postal working class.
The present team under the Presidentship of Com. N Chandrashekar, has reached many a milestone, but the journey is long and many more things have to be done for the betterment of the postal workers. With, a fervent hope, I look forward that the deliberations of this Circle Council Meeting comprising of the collective intelligence of the enlightened Circle office bearers, Divisional Secretaries and Circle Councilors will take us to new heights, to move forward in the right direction for the welfare of postal fraternity.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                G. Janakiram,
                                                                                                               Circle Secretary.


     NFPE Zindabad                             AIPEU Zindabad                  Workers Unity Zindabad
Don't think 7th Pay Commission panel suggestions will remain: Manohar Parrikar - India Today News



Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said the recommendation of 7th Pay Commission was not final and he would take up concerns raised by the Armed Forces at the right level.

In an exclusive interview with the India Today, Parrikar said he has prepared ground for smoothening the defence procurement which needed to be backed by deliveries now.
On the concerns raised by the Armed Forces over the raw deal given to them in the 7th Pay Commission, Parrikar said it was not the final word. "The seventh Pay Commission is in the form of recommendations. I do not think they (recommendations) will remain. I do not consider them as finalities. I have flagged them and will flag them properly at the right level," said the defence minister.

Parrikar, who inaugurated arms show DefExpo in Goa on Monday where a strong pitch is being made to further expand the growing defence sector, said negative environment surrounding the military acquisitions has changed.

Delivery
"I will not claim that I have turned it around completely but at least something has been done so that deliveries can start. Ground has been prepared. Delivery is now the key word," said Parrikar adding that there was an environment of mistrust, suspicion which can be frustrating in dealing with forces.

He said the industry cannot be held responsible for responding slowly to the changing atmosphere. "They have experienced a congested atmosphere and the breeze has only now begun flowing in. However, it cannot happen overnight. Confidence building measures are in place. Industry has begun responding," he said outlining how smaller changes have been made.

"Offsets have taken off, exports are improving, procurement from local level has gone up. At the capital procurement level, it has not taken off or turned into a big deal because it takes longer. Industry has definitely responded." Talking about the defence reforms like the appointment of a Chief of Defence Staff, Parrikar said there are no hurdles in bringing defence reforms. "There has to be a rational decision. Drafts are being prepared and shared. Very soon it will be brought to the Cabinet," he said.

Asked about delay in development of critical equipment like Intermediate Jet Trainers (IJT) for the IAF or submarines for the navy, Parrikar said the air force does not think the IJT is a requirement as it is training on simulators, Basic Trainer Aircraft and Advanced Jet Trainer. "Instead of three, it is a two-level, re-caliberated approach. The proposal for six under-construction Scorpene submarines is moving smoothly. Next project P75, I will tag along with our policy document on Strategic Partnership," Parrikar said.

No timeline
"When it will come about? Very soon, but I am not willing to issue a timeline. As far as Arihant, the issue should not be discussed. We are equally concerned and are moving in the right direction," he said. The three services raised a number of issues, but when the pay commission sought the defence ministry's comments and recommendation, the ministry negated most of the demands of the services, the officer said


Read at: India Today
 Public grievances appearing in the columns of newspapers - need for prompt action: DARPG OM


No.K-11019/4/2015-PG C1
Government of lndia/Bhtarat Sarkar
Ministry of Personnel. Public Grievances and Pension
Karmik Lok Shikayat Aur Pension Mantralaya
Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances
Prashasnik Sudhar Aur Lok Shikayat Vibhag

Sardar Patel Bhavan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi the 11th February, 2016

Office Memorandum
Subject-Public grievances appearing in the columns of newspapers - need for prompt action-


As effective grievance redress mechanism is a priority of the Government, it is obligatory upon the Government to make the administration more responsive and to establish institutional arrangement to attend the public grievances promptly and sympathetically.

2. It is therefore reiterated that all Ministries/Departments should regularly examine the Grievances column of the newspapers to pick up the cases coming under their purview and take expeditious action to redress the grievances in a. time bound manner. The citizen should be promptly informed of the action taken for redressal of the grievance within two month’s time. Where redressal is likely to take longer, an interim reply should be sent to the citizen explaining the steps taken and assuring that further necessary action is being taken in the matter.

3. In addition to the above, it is further requested that the name of the Director of Public Grievances of the respective Ministry/Department may also be kept updated on “pgportal.gov.in”

sd/-
(Smita Kumar)
Joint Secretary to the Government of India

Forwarding letter of CGDA
OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS
ULAN BATAR ROAD, PALAM DELHI CANTONMENT - 110010
GRIEVANCE CELL

No. AN/GRIEVANCE CELL/Corr/Misc/VIII
Dated: 15/03/2016

To
The Grievance Officer
O/o the PCsDA / CsDA / PCof A/cs(Factories)

Sub: Public Grievances appearing in the columns of newspapers- Need for prompt action-.

A copy of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances, Office Memorandum bearing No.K-11019/4/2015-PG Cl dated 11/02/2016 received from Ministry of Defence (Finance) (DAD-Coord) ID No.10(3)/C/2016 (467) dated 23/02/2016 on the above mentioned subject, which are self-explanatory, is forwarded herewith for information and strict compliance please.

Encl: 2 Pages
sd/-
(T K J ajoria)
Sr. Dy CGDA (AN) & Grievance Officer

Ministry of Defence (Finance)
DAD-Coord
Room No. 24-A, South Block, New Delhi

Sub: Public grievances appearing in the coloumns of newspapers-need for promt action-

A copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances) OM No. K-11019/4/2015-PG C1 dated 11.02.2016 on the above subject is forwarded herewith for information and necessary action.

sd/-
(Rita Dogra)
DFA (DAD Coord)

MoD (Fin) ID Note No. 10(3)/C/2016(467) dated 23.02.2016

Source: CGDA.nic.in
[http://cgda.nic.in/adm/circular/Grivence-15032016.pdf]