CHQ News : Notice for 30th All India Conference at Lucknow from 4th June to 7th June, 2015

CHQ News : Notice for 30th All India Conference at Lucknow from 4th June to 7th June, 2015

Ref: - P/1-1/AIC                                                                                            Date: 27.03.2015

NOTICE

Notice under Article 25 of the Constitution of All India Postal Employees Union Group 'C' read with Article 20(a) and 22 ibid is hereby given that 30^th All India Conference of this Union will be held at Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Vishwa Vidyalaya, Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow – 226026 (Uttar Pradesh) from 4^th June 2015 to 7^th June 2015.

The following shall be the items of Agenda for the All India Conference:-

1.       Confirmation of the proceedings of the 29^th All India Conference held at Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) in March 2013.

2.       Consideration and adoption of Biennial Report.

3.       Consideration and adoption of the Audited Accounts 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15.

4.       Adoption of Budget Estimates for the next session.

5.       Organisational Review:-

(i)     Organisational position/Local agitations at all levels.

(ii)   Review of present membership & evolving strategies to improve membership.

(iii) Review of periodical meetings being held at all levels.

(iv)  Functioning of RJCM/Departmental Council

(v)    Our approach with sister unions in NFPE at all levels.

6.       Seventh CPC and Memorandum submitted by Confederation NFPE, AIPEU Group ‘C’ and JCM National Council Staff side.

7.       Review of Strikes/Agitations: -

(i)     Two days strike from 12.02.2014 to 13.02.2014 by PJCA & Confederation of C. G. Employees & Workers

(ii)   PJCA strike from 06.05.2015 & all various stages of agitational programmes.

(iii) Parliament March Programmes by PJCA and JCM National Council Staff side.

8.       Task force recommendations & Our reservations

(i)        Recommendations of Task Force on Leveraging the Post office Network and repercussions.

(ii)      Corporate Plan of India Post

9.       Common Demands of C. G. Employees

(i)           Seventh Pay Commission & Merger of 50% DA and Interim Relief.

(ii)         Sixth Pay Commission Anomalies

(iii)       Functioning of JCM National Council, National anomaly committee & MACP committee.

(iii)     Non Implementation of all pending Arbitration Awards.

(iv)        Ban on creation of Posts

(v)          Non revision of OTA Rates.

(vi)        Scrapping of NPS.

(vii)      Medical Insurance Scheme

(viii)    Right to Strike

10.   Confederation of CG Employees & workers and its various agitational programmes and our role.

11.   NFPE, State level Conventions, & Coordinating Committees.

12.   Cadre Restructuring in Postal

  (i) Agreement signed on 28.04.2014.

        (ii) Delay in its implementation.

        (iii) Lack of Promotional avenues for PAs

13.   Filling up of PA, LSG/HSG II/HSG I and Postmaster cadre vacancies

              (i)        New Recruitment Rules of PA, Postmen, MTS & LSG RR 2011, HSG II RR 2013, HSG-I RR 2014 and needed changes.

                (ii)      Postmaster Cadre RR 2011 and needed changes.

14.RTP – Counting of Past service for promotion, MACP, Pension benefits etc.

15.   Modified ACP Scheme – Anomalies & Settlement.

16.   P.O & RMS Accountants, System Administrators, Marketing Executives & PRI (P)s.

17.   Policy offensives

(a)    National Postal Policy 2012.

(b)   Closure / Merger of Post Offices.

(c)    Unrealistic targets of BD.

(d)   Decentralisation of PLI/RPLI/RD/MIS etc.

18.   Modernisation of Postal Services & Technological advancement

(i) Problems in Core Banking Solutions(Finacle), Core Insurance solutions (Mc Camish) – under FSI and issues expected in Core System Integration..

(ii) Time barred hardwares, computers and accessories at Post offices.

19.   Shortage of Staff:-

(a)    Time bound recruitment in PA cadre.

(b)   Recruitment taken place in PA Cadre.

(c)    Non-Creation of new posts – Ban on creation of new posts.

(d)   Non-filling up of vacant posts in LSG, HSG-II, HSG-I & Postmaster Cadre chain of vacancies.

20.   Bonus – Revision of formula – Removal of the Quantum ceiling etc.

21.   Contributory Negligence & Problems due to minus balance.

22.   Right to Information Act.

23.   Bhartiya Post & Dak Jagriti.

24.   Publication of Hand book 2015.

25.   Compassionate appointments & removal of conditions there on.

26.   Problems of GDS & Casual Labourers.

27.   Policy and Programme.

28.   Resolutions

29.   Amendment to the Constitution – Notice of which should be given to CHQ at least 21 days prior to the conference.

30.   Election of Office Bearers.

31.   Election of Federal Councillors.

32.   Appointment of Auditor.

33.   Venue of Next AIC.

34.   Any other item with the permission of Chair.

35.   Vote of thanks

With fraternal greetings,

(N. Subramanian)

General Secretary

 Copy to: -

1.       Com. R. Sivannarayana, All India President, All India Postal Employees Union Group 'C', Guntur – 522004 (Andhra Pradesh)

2.       The General Convenor, Receiption Committee - for information and N/A

3.       All CHQ Office-bearers & Circle Secretaries

4.       Circle Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Circle for necessary arrangements of the AIC.  

5.       All Circle/Divisional/Branch Secretaries.  They are called upon to hold their respective conferences where the last conference was held before 2 years

6.       The Director General, Department of Posts, New Delhi 110001

7.       All Chief Postmasters General - Requesting to grant Special Casual Leave to the delegates.

8.       Spare

(N. Subramanian)

General Secretary

e-Commerce a revenue spinner for Postal Dept.

e-Commerce a revenue spinner for Postal Dept.

SRIKAKULAM, March 28, 2015

 

e-Commerce business has turned out be a revenue spinner for Postal Department. With many consumers from North Andhra region ordering consumer goods through its e-commerce portals, the department has generated additional revenue, according to Sharda Sampath, Post master General of Visakhapatnam region. Ms. Sampath, who, along with Srikakulam postal superintendent Janapala Prasadbabu , inspected various post offices here on Friday and reviewed the progress of the department, said that many consumers were opting Postal Department to get their parcels owing to its reliability on service front.

 

She said the department was able to handle 38 per cent of parcel business after entering into pacts with e-commerce portals such as eBay, Flipkart, Jabong, Snapdeal and others. “We are modernising parcel service wings in Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts in a phased manner ,” she said. “The share of parcel services was likely to go up further with the improvement of infrastructure. and installation of more number of scanners,” she said

Ms. Sampath also hinted at establishment of 15 postal ATMs very shortly. “Initially, the ATMs will serve the postal account holders. Later, they will be upgraded into regular ATMs We are planning to set up mini ATMs as an agreement with the SBI has been inked,” she added.

Source : http://www.thehindu.com/

Postmaster Grade-I allotments in A.P. Circle

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Honourable Supreme Court Guidelines regarding sanction for prosecution.

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7th CPC - ORAL EVIDENCE BY JCM NATIONAL COUNCIL STAFF SIDE-

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PROBLEM IS NOT IMAGINARY - IT IS REAL NEWS FROM ANDHRA CIRCLE OFFICE

PROBLEM IS NOT IMAGINARY - IT IS REAL NEWS FROM ANDHRA CIRCLE OFFICE

ANOTHER EMAIL TO SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF POSTS ON PAYMENT OF PENSION ON 1.4.2015

Dear Madam, 

This Association of Postal & RMS Pensioners is much concerned by the information received today that the CBS Circle Monitoring Team in the Circle Office of Hyderabad has emailed to all divisional heads on 25th March that Finacle will not function on 1st April 2015. Therefore it has been instructed that the pension to pensioners and salary to employees will be done only on the next working day. As you are aware that 2nd and 3rd are holidays to Post Offices, no pension and salary will be available to pensioners and employees whose pension and salary are attached to POSB in post offices of CBS system. Last year also this problem had occured but it was for a single day but this time the problem is serious  because of the continuous holidays. This Association once again requests you to personally intervene and ensure direct payment instead of putting it in SB account as a special case for this month. This urgent matter may kindly be given serious attention to mitigate any problem to the senior citizens. 

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

K.Ragavendran

General Secretary

All India Postal & RMS Pensioners Association.

Recovery of Public Money involved in loss and fraud cases

Recovery of Public Money involved in loss and fraud cases

 

Closed Holiday on 14th April 2015 on account of Ambedkar Jayanti: Railway Board Order

Closed Holiday on 14th April 2015 on account of Ambedkar Jayanti: Railway Board

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2012/F(LR)IIJ/HL1/1

New Delhi, Dt: 25.03.2015

The General Managers.
All Indian Railways
(As per standard list)

Sub: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2015- Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

In the above matter. Department of Personnel & Training vide 0M No. 12/6/2015/JCA-2 dated 19th March. 2015 has advised as under:

“it has been decided to declare Tuesday, the 14rn April 2015, as a Closed Holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India.

2. The above holiday is also being notified in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881(26 of 1881).

3. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India may bring the above decision to the notice of all concerned.”

The above may be noted for information and necessary action.

(Nirmala Tirkey)

Dv. Director Estt (LR)II

Railway Board

Source: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/establishment/E(LR)/Ambedkar_Jayanti_Holiday_140415.pdf

Feedback of 7th Pay Commission’s meeting with NC JCM on 23-24, March, 2015 Feedback of 7th Pay Commission’s meeting with NC JCM on 23-24, March, 2015 Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary National Council (Staff Side) Joint Consultative Machinery for Central Government Employees No.NC/JCM/2015 Dated: March 25, 2014 Dear Comrades, The 7th CPC had asked the JCM Staff Side to present their case before the Commission for wage revision on 23rd and 24th March 2015. Accordingly, the Standing Committee of the Staff Side met on 22nd March and again 23rd March 2015. The presentation was made on 23rd and 24th March 2015 before the Commission. We have discussed the memorandum, chapter wise and the Commission made a very patient hearing and interacted with us seeking clarifications on certain matters. It is not possible to provide a detailed account of the discussions. However, we are to inform you that we came out of the discussion with a very good impression and satisfaction. 1. The Commission will adopt Minimum Wage Concept(Dr. Aykhrod Formula) as the principle of wage determination. They will however, collect the retail rates of the commodities that go into the basket. 2. We have pleaded for the adoption of the best international practices while fixing the highest salary. 3. On the demands for Interim Relief and Merger of DA, the Commission finally said that those can only be considered if Terms of Reference are amended. 4. The Commission agreed that there had been reduction in the sanctioned strength and working strength over the years despite the increased workload. 5. They have also noted that there was substantial reduction in percentage terms of the expenses on salary and wages over the years. 6. The Commission enquired, as to how multiplication factor of 3.7 was arrived at. The same was explained in detail. 7. Fitment Formula and the demand on Fixation of Pay on Promotion, were appreciated as the rationale was explained. 8. Date of effect: No commitment or comment was made by the Commission. The Staff Side explained, as to how they compromised by shifting the date from. 01.01.2011 to 01.01.2014. 9. The institution of Special Pay, especially in the wake of de-layering was explained. 10. Common Categories: We have requested the upgradation and amalgamation of the cadres of LDC with UDC and the need for bringing about parity in pay scales of the Subordinate Offices with the Central Secretariat. The problems of Staff Car Drivers were also elaborated. The contractorisation and casualisation at lower level positions and the consequent exploitation of the labour were discussed at length. The Commission has made a proposal to do away with the contractorisation/casualisation. Staff side will discuss the proposal and will send its views to the Commission in due course. 11. Classification of Posts: Our proposal has not been found favour. 12. GDS: While sympathizing with the Staff Side, the Commission wanted them to approach the Government with a view to amend the Terms of Reference. 13. Allowances and Advances: Detailed discussions were held on HRA, CCA, Transport Allowance, CEA and Special Allowance for personnel posted at North East Region. Chapters dealing with the facilities was also discussed at length, including compassionate appointment. On holidays, we have requested to include May Day in the list of holidays. The background of observance of May Day was enquired by the Commission and explained. 14. Pension and Retirement Benefit – NPS: Commission stated categorically that NPS being an Act of Parliament, they will not make any comment thereon. Pension Computation: The rationale of 67% was explained and appreciated. Minimum Pension: our demand for 2/3rd of the Minimum Wage was also explained. Parity in pension of past and present pensioners was fully explained, linked with one rank -one pension scheme for Defence Personnel. We have pleaded that Civilian Pensioners should not be discriminated against. Demand for Additional Pension for both Pensioners and Family Pensioners was explained. All matters concerning Family Pension were also discussed. So also, gratuity to be computed in accordance with the Gratuity Act. There was good response for the demands from the Commission. Restoration of commuted value of pension: The Commission will enquire the views of the Government as to what is their objection to the demand. Medical facilities for pensioners and discrimination between Pensioners in CGHS area and CCS(MA) Area as also the Postal Pensioners was brought home including the higher Fixed Medical Allowance for ESI persons. Certain clarifications/elucidations have been asked for by the Commission. To provide such clarifications, another meeting with the Commission might be held after the Commission’s interaction with other organizations. The Staff Side may meet the Commission after their interaction with the other organizations are over. With greetings, (Shiva Gopal Mishra) Secretary/Staff Side NC JCM Source: http://www.airfindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/7th_cpc_discussion_-_jcm.pdf

Feedback of 7th Pay Commission’s meeting with NC JCM on 23-24, March, 2015

Feedback of 7th Pay Commission’s meeting with NC JCM on 23-24, March, 2015

Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary

National Council (Staff Side)

Joint Consultative Machinery

for Central Government Employees

No.NC/JCM/2015

Dated: March 25, 2014

Dear Comrades,

The 7th CPC had asked the JCM Staff Side to present their case before the Commission for wage revision on 23rd and 24th March 2015. Accordingly, the Standing Committee of the Staff Side met on 22nd March and again 23rd March 2015. The presentation was made on 23rd and 24th March 2015 before the Commission.

We have discussed the memorandum, chapter wise and the Commission made a very patient hearing and interacted with us seeking clarifications on certain matters. It is not possible to provide a detailed account of the discussions. However, we are to inform you that we came out of the discussion with a very good impression and satisfaction.

1. The Commission will adopt Minimum Wage Concept(Dr. Aykhrod Formula) as the principle of wage determination. They will however, collect the retail rates of the commodities that go into the basket.

2. We have pleaded for the adoption of the best international practices while fixing the highest salary.

3. On the demands for Interim Relief and Merger of DA, the Commission finally said that those can only be considered if Terms of Reference are amended.

4. The Commission agreed that there had been reduction in the sanctioned strength and working strength over the years despite the increased workload.

5. They have also noted that there was substantial reduction in percentage terms of the expenses on salary and wages over the years.

6. The Commission enquired, as to how multiplication factor of 3.7 was arrived at. The same was explained in detail.

7. Fitment Formula and the demand on Fixation of Pay on Promotion, were appreciated as the rationale was explained.

8. Date of effect: No commitment or comment was made by the Commission. The Staff Side explained, as to how they compromised by shifting the date from. 01.01.2011 to 01.01.2014.

9. The institution of Special Pay, especially in the wake of de-layering was explained.

10. Common Categories: We have requested the upgradation and amalgamation of the cadres of LDC with UDC and the need for bringing about parity in pay scales of the Subordinate Offices with the Central Secretariat. The problems of Staff Car Drivers were also elaborated. The contractorisation and casualisation at lower level positions and the consequent exploitation of the labour were discussed at length. The Commission has made a proposal to do away with the contractorisation/casualisation. Staff side will discuss the proposal and will send its views to the Commission in due course.

11. Classification of Posts: Our proposal has not been found favour.

12. GDS: While sympathizing with the Staff Side, the Commission wanted them to approach the Government with a view to amend the Terms of Reference.

13. Allowances and Advances: Detailed discussions were held on HRA, CCA, Transport Allowance, CEA and Special Allowance for personnel posted at North East Region. Chapters dealing with the facilities was also discussed at length, including compassionate appointment. On holidays, we have requested to include May Day in the list of holidays. The background of observance of May Day was enquired by the Commission and explained.

14. Pension and Retirement Benefit – NPS: Commission stated categorically that NPS being an Act of Parliament, they will not make any comment thereon.

Pension Computation: The rationale of 67% was explained and appreciated.

Minimum Pension: our demand for 2/3rd of the Minimum Wage was also explained.

Parity in pension of past and present pensioners was fully explained, linked with one rank -one pension scheme for Defence Personnel. We have pleaded that Civilian Pensioners should not be discriminated against. Demand for Additional Pension for both Pensioners and Family Pensioners was explained. All matters concerning Family Pension were also discussed. So also, gratuity to be computed in accordance with the Gratuity Act.

There was good response for the demands from the Commission.

Restoration of commuted value of pension: The Commission will enquire the views of the Government as to what is their objection to the demand.

Medical facilities for pensioners and discrimination between Pensioners in CGHS area and CCS(MA) Area as also the Postal Pensioners was brought home including the higher Fixed Medical Allowance for ESI persons.

Certain clarifications/elucidations have been asked for by the Commission. To provide such clarifications, another meeting with the Commission might be held after the Commission’s interaction with other organizations. The Staff Side may meet the Commission after their interaction with the other organizations are over.

With greetings,

(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary/Staff Side NC JCM

Source: http://www.airfindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/7th_cpc_discussion_-_jcm.pdf

7th CPC-ORAL EVIDENCE by JCM NATIONAL COUNCIL STAFF SIDE- Gist

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FEDERAL SECRETARIAT 24.03.2015

FEDERAL SECRETARIAT 24.03.2015

FEDERAL SECRETARIAT 24.03.2015

Federal Secretariat meeting of NFPE was held at NFPE Office on 24^th March-2015 at 5P.M. Com. T. Satyanarayana Vice President NFPE presided over the meeting. All General Secretaries & available Office Bearers present at New Delhi participated in the meeting.

 After detailed discussion Federal Secretariat endorsed the decisions of PJCA.

Decision was taken to mobilize the entirety of employees to participate in Parliament March on 28^th  April, 2015 in maximum number ,  for success of Indefinite  Strike  from 6^th May 2015 and to  become Member of NFPE Unions. In this regard all effective steps should be taken. All General Secretaries should issue circulars and send upto Branch level.

All All India leaders of NFPE union should take part in PJCA Dharna to be held on 28.04.2015 in front of Dak Bhawan, New Delhi for settlement of pending demands of PJCA Strike Charter.

HATS OFF to TAMILNADU COMRADES for their ONE DAY STRIKE.

HATS OFF to TAMILNADU COMRADES for their ONE DAY STRIKE.

HATS OFF to TAMILNADU COMRADES for their ONE DAY STRIKE.

Simple Demands lead to one day strike on 26.3.2015 at Tamilnadu Postal Circle  due to evading attitude of the Circle Administration .

Despite the earnest efforts made by Tamilnadu NFPE COC , all CHQs and NFPE to have negotiations across the table with Tamilnadu NFPE COC,  the Tamilnadu Circle administration was reluctant and replied that they would discuss  on the issues only by  second  week of April 2015.

Even they were reluctant in attending the Asst Labour Commissioner (Central) office for conciliatory talks. Despite of summoning the DPS HQ in the afternoon of 25.3.2015,  no body turned up for  discussions. 

Even after issuance of the strike notice, even after  serving notice by the Asst Labour Commissioner for conciliatory  talks, even after summoning of the decision making authority for negotiations by the ALC, the Tamilnadu Circle Administration has failed to respond ignoring the legal obligations.

Having no other go, all the 9 unions under NFPE in Tamilnadu Circle staged a powerful demonstration in front of O/o CPMG, TN at the close of 25.03.2015 and announced total strike throughout Tamilnadu on 26.03.2015 as notified earlier.

Now the reports received from Divisions/Branches / ranks /cadres /wings showSTRIKE is TOTAL in NFPE.  The avoidable Strike was forced on the staff side by the Postal administration of Tamilnadu Circle

Nobody is above law and it is the bounden duty of the Tamilnadu Postal Administration to invite the Tamilnadu NFPE affiliated unions for negotiations to sort out all the issues early.