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Govt Calender 2013 -Holidays

013 Date	Name	Remarks
January 24	Milad-un-Nabi	Birthday of Prophet Muhammad
January 26	Republic Day
March 10	Maha Shivratri	Celebrated on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha
March 27	Holi
March 29	Good Friday	Friday before Easter Sunday
April 11	Ugadi	Telugu and Kannada New Year. Karnataka (Bangalore), Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh only.
April 20	Ram Navami
April 23	Mahavir Jayanti
May 1	Maharashtra Day	Maharashtra (Mumbai) only
May 1	May Day	Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Manipur, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, West Bengal only
May 25	Buddha Purnima	Birth of Buddha
August 8	Idul Fitr
August 15	Independence Day
August 20	Parsi New Year	Mumbai Only
August 28	Janmashtami	Restricted Holiday. Bangalore, Delhi. Celebrates the birth of Lord Shri Krishna
September 9	Ganesh Chaturthi	Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Orissa, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu only
October 2	Mahatma Gandhi Birthday	Gandhi Jayanti
October 14	Dussehra	Vijaya Dashami
October 15	Idul Juha	Bakrid
November 1	Kannada Rajyothsava	Bangalore Only
November 3	Deewali	Deepawali
November 5	Muharram	Observed mainly by the Shia Muslim community
November 14	Muharram (10th Day)	Day of Ashurah
November 17	Guru Nanak Birthday
December 25	Christmas day

WISH YOU HAPPY NEW YEAR

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SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION IN THE ENSUING DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL MEETING (JCM)

SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION IN THE ENSUING DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL MEETING (JCM)

1.      Grant of higher rate of HRA in respect of offices situated in urban limits.

(i)     In accordance with the existing orders higher rate of HRA in the peripheral areas within 8 Kms from the city of the urban agglomeration has been granted after obtaining a dependency certificate from the concerned district collector. The sanction is valid for three years and thereafter the renewal sanction is being accorded by the Directorate for every three years.

Now, the Department has called for statistics for justification of the sanctioned strength of that office every time while submitting renewal sanction and resultantly there is huge accumulations of pending claims at the Directorate. Further as per the orders the establishment review shall he undertaken once in three years. The review of establishment sanction is in no way concerned for drawal of peripheral HRA to the offices.

If once statistics have been submitted to Directorate this may please be taken for the grant of higher rate of HRA as a permanent measure in respect of the concerned offices without calling for statistics further in future.

(ii)   Whenever the State Govt. declares merger of locations with one particular urban area, the enhancement of the HRA shall be undertaken with retrospective effect.

2.      Recruitment through Staff Selection Commission

The Staff Selection Commission has agreed to conduct the selection process for public sector units also like Food Corporation of India etc. Earlier, the Staff Selection Commission was reluctant and declined our request for undertaking the selection for the recruitment of the department.

Under the changed scenario, the Staff Selection Commission might have accepted our request if sought for. The present arrangement with CMC is not a full proof system and it will not be suitable on the following grounds.

i)        The private company is not an expert with the departmental procedures and orders. As such setting up of question papers & valuations there may be many errors. The real requirement could not be achieved. The paper III in IPO exam is the eye opener. The recent LGO exam Maths paper is another testimony.

ii)      In one exam many candidates were not permitted to write answers in Hindi which was stoutly opposed by the candidates of the Northern region. Next time in the LGO exam, the question papers were not properly set.

iii)    There are complaints about the selection of examination venue by CMC which are not at all suitable to write the examination  peacefully.

iv)    The estimated expenditure for two years for the exam to be conducted through M/s CMC Ltd. which was stated to the tune of Rs. 11,93,90,000 can definitely be reduced to the extent of more than 50% if the work is transferred to Staff Selection Commission.

v)      The present vogue procedures regarding fixing responsibilities in case of any irregularities or leakage of questions etc against the private agencies will not arise.

It is there requested to kindly consider and approach the Staff Selection Commission as they are the expertise in holding selection process and hand over the process of selection to the Staff Selection Commission instead of keeping with the existing private system.

3.      Grant of Flexi Working hours – Case of bigger Cities

In most of the metro cities, the traffic jam on roads is the common feature and regular occurrence and some officials are being forced to attend office late by 0.30 minutes due to unavoidable circumstances. After the introduction of biometric attendance, the officials are forced to produce leave in such cases and in particular the women employees are the worst sufferers. If the Flexi working hours as if introduced in Mumbai is considered for other major cities, the officials can be ordered to remain in the office at the equivalent time they came in late in unavoidable circumstances, it will be very much helpful to the officials working in major metro cities/towns.

It is therefore requested to kindly consider the same and cause appropriate action at the earliest.

4.      Enhancement of additional HRA to the SPM’s not provided with post attached quarters

According to existing orders the additional HRA to the SPMs who have not been provided with post attached quarters shall be drawn at the rate equivalent to the licence fee and it may be enhanced whenever the revision is taking place.

Since the licence fee for Government quarters has been revised w.e.f. 1.7.2010 vide Directorate letter No. 3-1/2001 – Bldgs dt. 11.7.2011, it can be applied for the drawal of  additional HRA to the SPMs. Whereas, in many circles, this has not been implemented and seeking separate orders from the Directorate for drawal of the enhanced amount of such categories.

It is therefore requested to kindly cause necessary orders for applying the enhanced rates for those officials without seeking separate orders.

5.      Irregular commutation of LR strength.

It is observed that the LR strength of all categories is being calculated on the ratio of 10% of the operative staff and this is being confirmed during the negotiations held with the Staff Side during the strike charter demands.

Whereas, while referring the P&T Manual Volume IV under Chapter I General Rule 18-1, the following ratio has been fixed for commutation of leave reserve in the P&T Department.

Administrative offices 14%.As per Rules 249 in Chapter 8 envisages the percentage of leave reserve in post offices to be maintained as 17% and in RMS 20%.

It is pertinent to mention that the leave reserve in respect of other Central Government Departments has been determined as 10% vide GI MF OM No. 1 (30) E (Co ord)/64 dt. 19.05.1964; whereas in Postal as stated above and incorporated in Rule 18 and 249 in the P &T Manual Volume IV of 1975 edition. Our Volume is the latest and this should be given due note.

It is therefore requested to kindly reconcile and cause appropriate action to fill up the unfilled leave Reserve vacancies at the earliest since this is one of the pending demands in the Departmental Council for a long time.

6.      Revision of cash allowance to SPMs in the absence of Treasurer.

Consequent upon the acceptance of Arbitration Award in CA reference No. 1 of 1990, the Special Pay has been fixed to the sub postmasters of single and double handed Post offices for handling/custody of cash at the following rates, vide the Directorate letter No. 6-4/80-PAP dt. 25.02.1992.

           

Amount of cash handled                                                  Special Pay

on an average per day                                                     (Per Month)

Rs. 10,001 to Rs. 20,000                             -                       Rs. 20/-

Rs. 20,001 to Rs. 50,000                             -                       Rs. 25/-

Rs. 50,001 to Rs. 1,00,000                          -                       Rs. 30/-

Above Rs. 1,00,000                                     -                       Rs. 35/-

Thereafter there is no revision of in the quantum of amount and also the practice of granting of such allowances has not been carried out in all the circles. Further, the same scheme has not been extended to the SPMs working in more than three hands and dealing the treasury work.

It is therefore requested to revise the rate and also cause orders for implementations.

7.      Enhancement of Split Duty Allowance

The Split Duty Allowance to Group C & D staff were introduced based on the Board of arbitration award No. 1/87 vide Dte. letter No. 6-66/78-PE II/Vol. IV dt. 22.05.1990 for those officials who are having the break between the two duty spells is not less than two hours.

i)        The allowance has been fixed as Rs. 50/- and it would have been revised of Rs. 100/- while implementing the fifth pay commission and would be revised as Rs.200/- per month as per the Sixth CPC recommendations implemented in the Ministry of Finance OM No. 9 (ii)/2008-E 11 (B) dt. 29.09.2008. Whereas it has been revised as only Rs.100/- which requires revision from 1.9.2008. Non revision during the fifth pay commission cannot be taken as a ruse to deny the dues to the officials.

ii)      For grant of Split Duty Allowance, one of the conditions is that the officials residing within 5 kms from their duty places are not eligible. The restriction is deplorable. This may please be relaxed.

iii)    The Split Duty has not been drawn as the renewal sanction for the period from 1.7.2011 has not been issued so far.

iv)    Since the Sixth CPC orders stipulates that the split duty allowance will be increased by 25% whenever the Dearness Allowance Payable on revised pay scales goes up to by 50%. Accordingly the Split Duty Allowance has been revised as Rs. 250/- in all other departments. It is requested to consider the same in our department also.

8.      Allowances required restoration & Now introduction

After the Second Pay Commission, considering the need and justification, the Department granted special pay to the single handed/double handed postmasters with Rs. 20/- & Rs,25/- respectively per month. Similarly one supervisor supervising another supervisor was also paid special pay of Rs. 45/- PM. All these special allowances were withdrawn at the time of implementation of TBOP/BCR schemes as matching savings. Now the TBOP/BCR schemes were withdrawn, there is every justification to revive the allowances and revise the rate as per the present requirements.

The System Administrators are maintaining and caretaking number of computers apart from their regular work. There is ample justification to grant Allowance equal to Caretaker allowance to the extent of 10% of pay plus grade pay. Similarly, the Marketing Executives are performing exemplary works in the marketing and they may be considered for the grant of special allowance.

It is requested to consider the above and cause appropriate decisions thereon.

9.      Restoration of MPCM Allowance & revision

Considering the nature of arduous work in counters provided with Computers, the MPCM Allowance was granted at the rate of Rs. 100/- per month. Now the Department issued instructions to stop the payment of MPCM allowance as per Vth CPC recommendation, whereas no such recommendation was made by the Vth CPC. It is pertinent to mention that after the implementation of Vth CPC, the Directorate clarified vide its letter No. 43/3/97-Tech – dated 21.10.1997 to grant MPCM Allowance to counter PA only. As such the withdrawal of Allowance is unjust and arbitrary. Working across the counters for eight hours continuously is a different nature of duties while comparing the other postal assistants. The allowance was granted considering the nature of work only. The Allowance shall be reviewed considering the arduous and the extraneous nature of work in counters continuously for six to seven hours daily and also required to be revised as Rs. 400/- as per the doubling theory of the pay commission.

10.  Construction of new building at Kodialbail HSG I SO in Mangalore Division, Karnataka Circle

While expanding the roads by the Highways Department, around 50% of the above said post office building was demolished and at present there is no proper entrance to this PO.

In fact the PO was constructed earlier in the mud hills and now after the demolition there is no proper steps to enter in the 100 years old building. The office is functioning in most cramped accommodation.

If a new building with two floors is constructed on the present site by demolishing the existing building and constructing a new one from the road level, it will solve the present problem of insecurity and cramped accommodations. Besides the problems being faced by senior citizens & physically challenged who are unable to climb the PO since it is housed more than 20 feet height above the road level.

11.  Replacing Kerosene generators by Diesel generators

In many Post offices, the generators operated with kerosene as fuel have not been converted into Diesel. There is no kerosene available in the open market and many of such generators could not be operated in the absence of kerosene defeating the very purpose of its provision.

It is therefore requested to replace the existing Kerosene generators by Diesel generators.

12.  Uniform application of incentive for IMT work

Despite orders from the Directorate to grant 25% of the revenue earned towards incentive to the staff, in many circles the incentive for IMT work has not been granted.

It is stated that since the IMT work is managed at All India level, the incentive for the said work has to be decided at the Directorate level.

It is therefore requested to kindly cause appropriate orders fixing incentive for the IMT & also for the work related to money gram.

13.  Non filling up of residual vacancies – Case of West Bengal Circle

Despite our repeated requests to fill up all the pending residual vacancies in West Bengal Circle, the issue remains unsettled.  When the delegation of Circle Secretaries met and discussed the Chief PMG for filling up of all residual PA vacancies being kept unfilled due to inadequate number of qualified candidates in the LGO exam since 2000 onwards, the Chief PMG replied that there was some mistake happened and he was not in a position to fill up the vacancies up to 2004 as it was a closed chapter.

It is pertinent to mention that the Directorate has caused clear instructions vide its letter dated 11.05.2007 to fill up all the pending residual vacancies which has not been implemented in West Bengal Circle.

Further, there are 89 PA posts which are kept unfilled up under residual vacancies for the year 2004 and the Chief PMG has informed that he has sought necessary approval from the Directorate to fill up those vacancies of 2004.

It is therefore requested to kindly cause action to fill up all the vacant residual vacancies right from 2000 onwards besides immediate approval for 2004 sought by the Circle administration.

14.  Non counting of Service rendered in APS for MACP

The service rendered in APS in Postal Assistant cadre for the RTPs which were considered as service for all purposes including the financial upgradation such as TBOP, BCR on the basis of Supreme Court judgment have not been considered for grant of MACP to the same officials. This will tantamount to the denial of justice and also deviate from the spirit of the directions pronounced by the Supreme Court on the subject.

Even though the judgment of the Apex Court is pertaining to TBOP & BCR which were declared as Financial upgradation in 1999 itself before the Supreme Court verdict, it cannot be denied on the logic of TBOP & BCR since the same & MACP are nothing but the financial upgradation.

As such, the Department should not take such yardsticks for implementation of Court Judgments and officials who were regularly appointed and worked in APS should not be deprived of their rights.

15.  Non counting of the training period for increment during pay fixation

In some circles, the training period prior to regular appointment which were made in between Jan 2006 to March 2006 have not been taken for the drawal of increment as on July 2006 and they have been granted the next increment only during July 2007.

The ICIR party who visited Gadag Division objected the drawal of increment drawn duly counting the pre induction period as per the clear provision under FR 26-1.

In accordance with FR 26 GOI I, (DOPT OM No. 16/16/89-Estt (pay I) dt. 22.10.1990 & 31.03.1992, the employees recruited under Direct recruitment who were under training as on 01.01.1986 and thereafter before regular appointment, training period undergone by such a Govt. Servant whether on remuneration or stipend or otherwise may be treated as duty for the purpose of drawing increments. The above said instructions have been issued as per the decision of the National Council (JCM).

It is further learnt that the DA (P) Karnataka circle has also sought clarification from the Directorate in this regard.

It is therefore requested to cause appropriate orders to count of the training period as qualifying service for those appointed in the first half of the year and having short in service for six months.

16.  Non inclusion of School bag/rain Coat for reimbursement under Children Education Allowance

It is clarified that the reimbursement of school bags and raincoats are not reimbursable as per the DOPT orders dt. 02.09.2008.

It is pertinent to note that there was no specific mention in the said order dated 02.09.2008 about inadmissible of such items. School bags and raincoats are part and parcel of educational expenses.

It is most apt to state that the Railway Ministy vide order dated 14.07.2009 has specified the items which are brought under the Children Education Assistance Scheme in which all expenses related to school items spent for Children are reimbursed.

For example uniform items like tie, Sweater, innerwear, shirt, suitings, pant, belt, shoes etc, all fees paid outside school for dance, music, sports etc, extracurricular activities like painting, drawing etc are brought under the category of reimbursement under the scheme.

As such, it is requested once again to review the decision and cause appropriate orders for the entitlement of school bags, rain coats etc which are part of items for school education.

17.  Arbitrary recovery of Postage in case of foreign articles returned due to non availability of service

Some foreign articles after booking are sometimes returned by exchange offices due to non availability of service to a particular country.

In such cases, the entire postage paid pertaining to foreign countries is being recovered from the officials who booked the articles at the counter which causes a concern. Since the article is returned from our own territory and not forwarded to any foreign destination, it is unjust and arbitrary to recover the entire foreign postage rates. But it can be restricted to the inland's rate.

While the issue was discussed in the RJCM, the Chief PMG Maharashtra informed that he has referred the same to Directorate vide his letter No Tech/83/RCM/08 dt. 11.2.08.

If the computer is not updated and the mistake occurs, the entire postage should be waived.

It is therefore requested to examine this issue and cause suitable orders not to recover any excess amount from the officials who booked such articles across counters and waived the charges if the mistake is due to computer error.

18.  Fixation of Pay for canteen employees after Sixth CPC

It is brought to our notice that in many circles, the Pay of the Canteen employees has been fixed at Rs. 4680 Plus 1800 Grade Pay whereas no such scale had been provided in the schedule of the Sixth Pay Commission. It should have been Rs. 5400 + 1800. It is learnt that the Chief PMG, Kerala circle has sought some clarification in this regard.

It is therefore requested to cause necessary clarifications at the earliest.

19.  Unjust Clarification issued on encashment of earned leave in connection with availing LTC– Payment of difference

The Directorate has clarified in the subject vide letter dated 3.1.2011 denying difference of pay like DA arrears etc for the encashment of leave period and only the pay admissible on the date of availing of LTC and Dearness Allowance admissible on that date is only criterion and no arrears should be paid.

The clarification is unwarranted and unjustified. In all C. G. Departments, the arrears of Dearness Allowance is being paid in such cases. Further, if any such clarification is required in such cases pertaining to all Government employees at least DOPT should have been consulted prior to clarifying  this type of sensitive issues.

It is therefore requested to kindly reconsider the issue and withdraw the clarifications and provide DA arrears for the encashment of Leave periods on LTC.

20.  MACP Anomalies – Injustice to promotees under MACP scheme – request implementation of CAT Jodhpur judgment

The Central Administrative Tribunal, Jodhpur vide its judgment in the cases filed under OA No. 382/2011, OA 353/2011 & OA 354/2011 held that the previous career advancements cannot be called as promotions for the consideration of MACP and it should be started a new innings from the PA promotion for counting the stagnation.

The CAT sets aside the impugned cancellation of MACP orders against the applicants and directed to repay the amount with due GPF rate of interest.

It is therefore requested to kindly consider the judgment and cause immediate action to implement the same to all the similarly situated officials without resorting to further appeals in the High court.

21.  Enhancement of limit for verification of withdrawals.

There is an urgent need to amend the extant provision of verifying SB withdrawals exceeding Rs 5000/-. Rule 85 of PO SB Manual Vol-I envisage verification of all withdrawals of Rs 5000/- and above in all BOs and single handed Departmental Sub Offices.

It may be seen that the BPMs are now authorized to sanction withdrawal up to Rs 5000/- independently without the prior approval of the Account Office.  Admittedly, the number of such withdrawals requiring verification as per Rule 85 of PO SB Manual Vol I have gone up significantly which in turn has increased the work load of the HOs and Sub Divisional Heads who are already reeling under heavy pressure of work.

It is therefore requested to kindly review and enhances the limit of verification of withdrawals for the amount exceeding Rs.10000 in such cases.

22.  Filling up of short term vacancies in the newly introduced cadre of Postmaster

It is clarified vide Dt. letter No. 4-61/2016-SPB II dated 21.12.2011 that the posts vacant in HSG I cadre including the proposed carving out of the post master Grade III shall be given officiating only to the general line officials who have not opted for post master cadre.

It is pertinent to note that there were many HSG I (adhoc) general line officials who have opted for Post master Grade and now regularly working in postmaster Grade II are deprived of fair chances to officiate in vacant HSG I posts and the juniors who have not even promoted even to HSG II are being ordered to officiate as HSG I postmaster. This causes a concern.

In the absence of regular HSG II officials, the requests of the Postmaster Grade II officials might have been considered for officiating in HSG I Postmaster Posts.

23.  Short drawal of Grade Pay – In case of Pharmacists in P&T Dispensary

(i)        As per MOF OM No. 1/1/2008-IC dt. 18.11.2009 & Directorate communication dt. 31.08.2010 the entry grade pay of Pharmacists is Rs. 2800/- Grade pay in the initial recruitment and after two years it will be Rs.4200/- which should not be treated as promotion for MACP.

(ii)      The Directorate of Health vide its OM dt. 16.07.2010 further also clearly stipulates that since upgradation from entry level to Rs. 4200/- should not to be treated as promotion, and first financial upgradation in the grade pay of Rs. 4600/- shall  be granted.

(iii)    Whereas the same has not been communicated and implemented to the Pharmacists working in P&T Dispensaries and all the officials have been denied of their dues in MACP.

It is therefore requested to cause suitable instructions in this regard.

24.  Recovery of huge amount being interest Paid on PPF Account opened on Self name and also in the name of Minors (i.e. on two accounts) prior to 06.12.2000 – case of Karnataka Circle

The SBCO, Mysore HO has raised an objection about the payment of interest on two PPF accounts opened on self name & another in the name of a minor prior to 06.12.2000.

According to PPF Act 1968, an individual can open a PPF Account in his own name and also separate account in the name of minor. But on 06.12.2000, the Finance Ministry has issued another order stating that the total investment in such two accounts should not exceed Rs.60000/- (Now Rs.70000/- in a year)

The date of effect of revised provisions has not been mentioned in the MOF order dated 06.12.2000. As such it should be taken with prospective effect only and shall not be applied this effect to the accounts opened prior to 06.12.2000. The SBCO Mysore has wrongly objected with retrospective effect and raised objections to the tune of Rs.29 lakhs which is against the spirit of PPF Act 1968.

Further, MOF has caused guidelines that irregular accounts opened earlier prior to issue of clarification and exact date of receipt of those orders by the lower operate offices should be regularized.

The circle administration has initiated action against many officials on the basis of the irregular objections raised by the SBCO, Mysore HO and they are being compelled to made good the amount for no fault of them. The issue is pending over two years and the officials are facing unwarranted mental tortures.

It is therefore requested to cause suitable instructions to all concerned besides set aside the irregular objection raised by the SBCO Mysore.

25.  Irregular denial of family pension to the physically handicapped ward of the deceased pensioner

The Director of Postal Accounts, Nagpur Vide his letter dt. 13.12.2011 rejected the grant of family pension to one of the physically handicapped wards for the reason that there is no provision to grant family pension to married son.

It is pertinent to say that applicant who is physically crippled by 60% and aged 52 years and as per the pension Rules the handicapped children of the deceased employee are entitled for family pension. In respect of physically handicapped persons, there is no mention anywhere in the Pension rules that the physically handicapped will cover under Rules related to other dependent sons below 25 of years or married whichever is earlier. This is a special category and will not come under the general provisions.

Further, the 6^th CPC has liberalized the family pension and even the widow drawing family pension if remarried is entitled to continue the drawal  family pension.

Therefore the question of married or not married will not arise in respect of physically handicapped persons. Further in this specific case the said person has married just take care of his daily needs and also she is unemployed.

The PMG, Aurangabad region vide his letter No. AR/A & PIII/Pension/Misc/2012. Dt. 20.07.2012 intimated the Chief PMG to take up the issue to grant family pension to the physically handicapped married son at a higher level as per new Delhi IR No. 1136/Pen/2012 dt. 24.12.2012 since it is a policy matter to be decided by the nodal ministry.

Further, in accordance to the liberalized simplified procedures circulated vide DOP&PW OM No. 1/16/08-P&PW (E) dt. 09.03.2009, vide para 2, in respect of, physically handicapped children, the condition has been laid down that he/she has not started earning for his/her livelihood. No other conditions have been prescribed.

Under these circumstances,it is requested to kindly cause appropriate instructions to the concerned or in case if any clarification is required from the Nodal Ministry, this may kindly be referred to obtain required clarifications in this regard.

26.  Refixation of Pay/Pension to BCR/LSG officials who have officiated in HSG I Posts – case of Tamilnadu Circle regarding.

In Tamilnadu circle many BCR officials/LSG officials who were ordered to officiate in HSG I arrangements on adhoc basis vide Chief PMG letter dt. 25.6.2004 were paid the officiating pay in HSG I during the years from 2004 to 2006. The officiating pay of such officials was taken for pension fixation prior to implementation of Sixth CPC duly taking the average emoluments of such officials.

The drawal of officiating pay to BCR officials was stopped during 2007 and a reference was made by the CPMG Tamilnadu Circle to the Directorate about the drawal of officiating pay to the BCR officials who were officiated in HSG I arrangements around 81 and the same was not disposed yet.

In the meanwhile, at the time of refixing the, pension the DA (P) Chennai has not taken the officiating pay sanctioned and drawn to the officials in between 2004 to 2006 which were earlier taken for pension calculation based on the 10 month average. Resultantly officials forced to approach the CAT vide OA No. 839/2011 and 840/2011 in which the Hon. CAT directed the Department to revise and refix pay and pension of applicants by taking into the revised pay applicable to the post HSG I in which they were ordered to officiate within a period of 3 months. In addition to the four applicants of the case stated above. There are around two or three cases similar to the above pending in Tamilnadu Circle.

Having offered to higher post and also drawn the officiating pay which was earlier construed as pay for calculation of pension the denial of the same at the time of implementation of 6^th CPC is causing a concern. The copy of CAT Judgement was submitted earlier vide this union letter Dt. 03.05.2012

It is therefore requested to kindly implement the orders and render justice to the aggrieved officials.

27.  Irregular interpretation in filling up the posts of LSG (NB) in Accounts line – request modification

In the 1^st Para of the Directorate letter No. 06-12/2010-SPB dt. 07.03.2011, it is mentioned that the posts of LSG in Accounts line in respect of PO & RMS offices will be filled by the PA/SAs with 10 years regular service in the grade who have passed the PO & RMS Accountant examination and in the last para it is stated that list of such PA/SAs who have passed the Accountant’s examination by the crucial date prescribed for assessing the eligibility may be prepared based on their seniority in PA/SA grade which is totally against to the Provisions contained in volume IV statutory rules.

Further, the Directorate vide its letter No. 9-15/85-SPB-II dt. 01.05.1986 clarified that the appointment to LSG Accountants posts are to be made according to the year of passing of PO & RMS Accountant Examination. It is a settled issue and it cannot be revised without amending the statutory rules of volume IV and the practice hither to adhered to by an administrative order.

It is crystal clear that the seniority of the Accountants shall be counted from the date of passing the PO & RMS Accountants examination and not from the date of entry of PA/SA cadre which will defeat the very purpose of qualifying in the examination.

It is therefore requested to kindly review and reconsider and modify the position that the eligibility shall be determined from the date of qualifying in the PO & RMS Accountant examination.

28.  Stepping of pay of the promotee senior with direct recruited junior on or after 1.1.2006.

A kind attention is invited to your office letter No. 1-9/2010-PCC dated 05.01.2011 in which it was clarified that the Government Servants cannot claim stepping of pay of the revised basic pay with reference to entry pay in the revised pay structure for direct recruits appointed on or after 1.1.2006, if their cadre does not have an element of direct recruitment.

Despite clear instructions that the promotee postal assistants, promoted on or after 01.01.2006 can claim stepping up pay if any direct recruit who is junior in gradation list and drawing then higher pay is available, this has been denied in MP and Karnataka Circles and all the requests have been turned down by the Regional heads. There are similar cases in other circles also.

It is therefore requested to kindly cause necessary clarification and allow the stepping of pay in such cases.

29.  Applicability of various kind of TA in Case of System Administrators.

A kind attention is invited to the Directorate letter No. 1/02/2011/PAP dated 17.01.2012, in which the application of SR-25 has been prescribed in the case of System Administrators and they have been asked to maintain log books for the grant of conveyance allowance.

It is pertinent to mention that the nature of the duties of the S.A cannot be equated with that of the PRI (P) and the others. Whenever there is call to attend the fault, the SAs has to rush to rectify the faults for immediate restoration of the system and office. Similarly all the inspecting officer has been granted TA/DA including road mileage allowance to carry out their duties.

As such if the SAs have to utilize public vehicle for their conveyance under TA/DA. It will cause more dislocation in services. Further the nature of work of SA shall not warrant to look after the faults so leisurely and they have to rush the spot to rectify the errors.

It is therefore requested to delete the provision of SR 25 and apply the road mileage allowance in the case if the official utilize his own vehicle for official Journey.

30.  Fixing standard operating procedures and uniform code and rules for all Postal Training Centers.

Of late, Postal Training Centers are administered by the Directors under their own style and policy, adopting different methods and trying to implement what they like and do it as a rule for their period and leave the PTC uncared until the next Director join and adopt another way of administration.

The only way solves this kind of situation in PTCs is fixing standard operating procedures and uniform codes and rules for all PTCs in consultation with staff side. Directorate should formulate common standard policies for functioning of PTCs, common rules for trainees, Common facilities for trainees along with uniform code of conduct for trainees and the PTC administration.

This will reduce the Directors implementing their own style of management resulting in the great uncomfort to trainees and the instructors in the training centers.

31.  Implementing online facility for all Postal employees having General Provident Fund (GPF) Account to get information regarding their GPF accounts directly from the internet:

As part of mission towards bringing transparency and strengthening the information, GPF module system of the O/o CGA has decided to expand the e-samanth application to all PAOs of civil Ministries, presently running in four PAOs of CISF, Ministry of Home affairs and FAQ (NIC) vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, Office of the Comptroller General of Accounts, OM No ITD/CGA/07-11/GPF-MIDS/Pt. File III dated 14.09.2012.

The similar facility may be extended to the employees of the Department of Posts also having a GPF Account number.

32.  Modification in the revised Postmen/mailguard recruitment rules

As per the previous recruitment rules, 50% of the Postmen/MG vacancies were reserved as Group  D promotional quota ( 25% seniority and a 25% merit ) The unfilled up Group D promotional quota vacancies were offered to GDS under merit quota. But as per the revised recruitment rules the 25% seniority quota of MTS is removed and the unfilled Group ‘D’ quota vacancies are offered to open market recruitment. This has adversely affected the promotional chances of senior Group D staff and also the GDS. This is in violation of the understanding reached with the staff side. It was assured that there will not be any open market recruitment of the post of Postmen/Mail guard cadre.

Further in the previous recruitment rules out of the 50% Postmen/MG/Vacancies earmarked for GDS, 25% were under seniority quota and 25% under merit quota. But in the revised recruitment rules entire 50% vacancies are earmarked for merit quota only, thus curtailing the promotional chances of senior GDS.

It is requested to review the Postmen/Mailguard recruitment rules to remove open market recruitment and also to restore seniority quota promotion.

33.  Discrimination in service condition for eligibility to appear in Lower Grade official (LGO) promotional examination.

As per the revised recruitment rules, the eligibility criteria for appearing in LGO examination is 3 years service for Postmen and 5 year service for MTS. As both Postmen and MTS belong to Group ‘C’ category, the discrimination in eligibility condition is arbitrary. In fact we are of the opinion that no minimum service can be fixed in such competitive examinations. However, it is requested that for MTS also the eligibility condition for appearing for the LGO exam may be reduced to 3 years.

34.  Grant of MACP promotions based on length of service in each cadre

Recently DOP&T has published FAQ on MACP. To a pointed question, it is clarified as follows: -

Question No. 2 – From which date MACP is effective?

Reply: MACP is effective w.e.f. 01.09.2008 or on Completion of 10, 20, 30 years of continuous service whichever is later. Financial upgradation will also be admissible whenever a person has spent 10 years continuously in the same grade pay. (para – 9 of OM No. dated 19.05.2009)

From the above clarification it is clear that an official who is promoted from the cadre of Postmen to PA cadre is eligible for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd MACP in the PA cadre on completion of 10, 20, 30 years service in PA cadre. Similarly and official who is promoted from Group ‘C’ to Postmen to PA cadre is also eligible for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd MACP on completion of 10, 20, 30 years of service in PA cadre. At present, in many circles the third MACP promotion has not been granted by construing the TBOP as previous MACP. Necessary clarification in this regard may be issued.

Further, Jodhpur Bench of the CAT has also issued an unambiguous order quoting the Supreme Court judgment stating that if an official is promoted from one cadre to another, the service in the higher cadre will be treated as fresh appointment and MACP should be granted on completion of 10, 20, 30 years service in the promoted cadre. It is high time that the department implement the orders of CAT and also DOP&T clarifications.

35.  Delay in issuing orders in the agreed items of the Postmen Committee.

A committee to examine the issues related to Postmen was constituted as per the assurances given by the Secretary, Department of Postal to the JCM (Staff side). The Committee has already submitted its recommendations. Action may be initiated for implementing the following recommendation of the committee.

(a)   Maximum beat length

(b)   Unscientific resorting to the single beat system

(c)    Double duty arrangement

(d)   Correction in the definition of congested areas.

36.  Special Pay to PO & RMS Accountant

(a)   Grant of special Pay to TBOP/BCR official

(b)   Grant of special pay to MACP official with retrospective effect

As per the recent clarification issued by the Directorate, the grant of special pay is extended to MACP officials who are working as Accountants. The order is effective only from the date of issue. Hence many MACP officials who have been continuously working in the Accountant posts are deprived of the benefits from which date they are working as Accountants. Similarly like MACP, TBOP/BCR is also not promotion and hence the above benefit should be extended to TBOP/BCR officials also. Necessary clarifications may be issued.

37.     Filling up of the unfilled direct recruitment vacancies kept under skeleton as per the screening committee recommendation for the year 2006 to 2008.

Even though the unfilled direct recruitment quota vacancies for the year from 2006 to 2008, are not yet abolished, the posts are still lying vacant, Action may be taken for filling up those unfilled vacancies.

38.     Grant of flight fare to officials working in North-Eastern Region while deputed for training outside NE an also for LTC tour

Officials working in the very remote areas of the North Eastern Circle are facing many problems while on tour for training/availing LTC tour outside the NE Circle. It is requested that air-travelling up to Kolkata may be allowed to all officials working in the NE while on tour for training/LTC tour outside NE Circle.

39.     Supply of updated Postal Manuals, Volumes and Reference books to all offices

Most of the Postal Manuals, Volumes & reference books were printed during 1970s and the corrections have not been incorporated in such volumes. Further the old and obsolete volumes are also not available in Post offices. After the computerization of Postal operations, the volumes also required more corrections and new provisions.In the absence of no such statutory guide books, the officials are being proceeded in the case of any lapses.

It is therefore requested to update all the manuals, volumes and reference books and circulate to all the post offices for reference and guidance.

40.     Creation of New Posts of System Administrators and Marketing Executives instead of redeployment of the sanctioned PA posts

At present, the Postal Assistants are being deployed to carry out the jobs of systems Administrations, Marketing Executives etc for which no establishment norms had been laid down. Resultantly there is an absolute shortage in the operation works being carried out by the Postal Assistants. Necessary action may please be taken for the creation of justified Posts.

41.  Penalising innocent officials in the name of minus balances

Despite the fact that it was assured not to penalize the officials without evincing any action to recover the minus balance from the depositors, the divisional heads are resorting action to recover the amount from the innocent official by hook or crook by misusing the contributory factors provisions. The AIPEU Group ‘C’ has sent a detailed note earlier about the cause, effect and remedy in settlement of minus balance for which there seems no action.

It is therefore requested to kindly ensure not to recover any amount of minus balance only from the innocent officials without resorting action to recover the amount from the depositors concerned.

42.     Abnormal delay in notifying HSG-I Rectt. Rules

The finalization of revised HSG-I Recruitment Rules is being delayed on one pretext or the other. This is pending over five years. 100% of HSG I posts are lying vacant and are being managed by officiating arrangements without any financial benefits. Due to the delay in finalizing HSG I Recruitment Rules, Carving out of Postmaster Grade III is also delayed. It is most unfortunate that orders have been issued by the Directorate not to fill up the HSG I vacancies as per the old Recruitment rules. At least which would have caused to fill up some vacancies.

It has been defeated the very purpose of matching savings offered to the extent of 680 PA posts for availing HSG I Promotion and it is highly deplorable. Necessary action may please be taken to finalise the HSG-I Recruitment Rules and fill all the vacant posts forthwith besides carving out of Postmaster Grade III Posts.

43.     Abnormal delay in filling up of vacant LSG, HSG II and HSG-I vacancies due to non-holding of DPCs in many circles

In many circles, the regular DPC to LSG has not been convened. Many LSG Posts are being kept vacant resultantly causing a shortage in PA cadre due to their officiation. Further the delay caused non filling up of HSG-II Postal due to inadequacies in the eligible candidates in LSG cadre. In many circles, HSG-II DPC has also not been convened and many of the HSG-II Posts could not be filled up on a regular basis due to the officiating of the incumbents in the vacant HSG I Posts.

It is therefore requested to cause necessary action to convene DPC for LSG, HSG II and also HSG I at least as per the existing recruitment rules to fill up all posts.

44.     Problems relating to Postmaster cadre officials

The assurances made at the time of strike charters dscussions to permit the Postmaster cadre officials to appeal for the Group B & IP exam has not been considered. Similarly providing officiating chances in HSG I posts are denied and juniors to them were ordered to work in such posts. Even though, the PM cadre has been carved out, the IP lines officials are permitted to appear Senior Postmaster exam.It is requested to implement the assurances at the earliest.

45.     Construction of new departmental building for Itanagar Head Post office.

The vacant land belongs to our department has been encroached and occupied by some miscreants and no serious action has so far been taken to evict the encroachment. Further, no action has so far been initiated to construct a department building to Itanagar HPO which is situated in the remote North East region. Construction of staff Quarters is the dire need for the employees working in this area. It is therefore requested to kindly cause necessary action in this regard.

46.     Construction of Postal Staff Quarters at Imphal

There is a dire need for construction of Postal Staff quarters in Imphal which is in the North East region. As a special case to provide amenities to the N.E. Circle, this may please be taken as a special issue.

It is requested to cause necessary action for the constructions of Postal Staff Quarters.

47.     Immediate filling up vacant Posts of Chief PMGs, PMGS and DPS

There are many  posts of PMGs and Chief PMGs are being kept vacant and additional charges are being given . In fact, in such cases, many issues are protracted in taking decisions. In the absence of the DPS over one year, in many circles, the appeals, pertitions, promotions, staff greivances are piling and the officials are deprived of their dues months and together and some times it leads to travesty of justice due to delay in disposal of appeals and petitions.

It is therefore requested in the interest of service, all the posts may be filled up regularly or atleast on adhoc basis immediately

48.     Upgradation of pay as per sixth CPC to Group ‘C’ cadre in response to Group ‘D’ Selected under blind quota.

The Group D’s Possessing non matriculate qualification appointed under blind quota were not imparted any training on the computer so far and they have not been given the financial benefit of upgradation to Rs. 1800/- Grade Pay.

Since the visually handicapped persons are not in a position to impart computer training, a training module has to be developed based on the work requirement of disabled/blind non matriculates.

It is requested to cause action to upgrade the pay scale of Group D selected under blind quota to Group ‘C’ as per the Sixth Pay Commission.

49.     Request to provide one time option to the officials whose increment falls between Feb 2006 to June 2006

Due to the late circulation of the MOF order granting one increment in the pre revised scale to the officials whose increment falls between Feb 2006 to June 2006, many officials could not exercise revised option within stipulated time of one month from the date of issue of the orders.

It is pertinent to mention earlier on a similar occasion in late circulation of OM No. F. No. 1/1/2008-IC Dated 29.01.2009, the Department approached MOF and MOF permitted the Department to allow such option from the date of circulation of the OM. The same was communicated vide Department letter No. 4-4/2008 PCC Dated 20.05.2009. If the same analogy is applied in this case many officials could have availed the benefits and revise their earlier option.

It is therefore requested to kindly consider the same and cause appropriate action.

50.     Date of next increment in revised pay structure under Rule 10 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008

The employees whose date of next increment fell due in the months of February 2006 to June 2006 had opted for fixation of their revised pay after getting their increments falling due in the months of February 2006 to June 2006. Accordingly they were fixed in the revised pay with effect from this date 1^st February 2006 to 1^st June 2006 with date of next increment falling on 1^st July 2007.

However now when these employees whose next increment fell due between February to June 2006 have been granted that increment on 01.01.2006 in the pre-revised option to come over to revised pay scale and their date of next increment in the revised pay structure should be allowed on 01.07.2006. Many Heads of offices are not permitted the affected employees to have a fresh option for revised pay structure with effect from 1.1.2006. Suitable clarificatory orders may be issued so that these employees get the benefit of the order dated 19.03.2012 cited above.

51. Denial of relaxed standards to GDS in the appointment of Postal Assistants in the revised recruitment rules - regarding.

In the Recruitment Rules for the Postal Assistants communicated vide Directorate letter No.60-9/2009-SPB-1 dated 8/5/2012, the process of applications for admission to write the examination for the unfilled up vacancies of LGOs by the GDS to PA/SA, the minimum mark in the Plus Two examination has been prescribed as 50% for all communities including SC/ST whereas in the open competition for the direct recruitments through examination it was fixed as 45% for SC/ST applicants. This is an utter violation of the spirit of the constitution of India and defeat the very purpose of reservation in the appointments. It should have been fixed at least as 40% for such categories.

It is therefore requested to kindly cause immediate action to amend the recruitment rules accordingly at the earliest.

52. Recovery effected from Commutation of pension from Postal pensioners who had proceeded on voluntary retirement during the period from 1.1.2006 to 31.8.2008.

While implementing the order of the DOP&T F.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 10-12-2009 some of the pensioners who retired/who took VR between 01-01-2006 to 31-08-2008, are getting lower quantum of DCRG due to withdrawal of the benefit of added years of service for the purpose of computation of revised pension/ revised gratuity resulting in excess payment of gratuity. Recovery is being effected not only from the arrears of pension but also from the commutation, which is against the O.M. dated 10-12-2009( para 4). Further, the DOP&T  in its clarification issued to the Railways ( Ref. Swamy’s Compilation on Pension , page 110) had categorically reiterated that no recovery should be affected from the commutation of pension on account of revision of pension vide the above said O.M.  Hence, it is requested to issue necessary instructions in this regard to all Circles not to affect any recovery from the commutation of pension.

53. Dies non period should also be taken for reckoning of continuous service while granting ACP/MACP to officials:

ACP/MACP order stipulates regular service (and not qualifying service) of 12/24, 10/20/30 years to become eligible to get financial up-gradation under ACP/MACP. While counting the regular service the periods of Dies-non are not being reckoned as part of continuous service. It should be noted that dies-non is not a break in service. It is also note worthy that the periods covered by EXOL without Medical Certificate is being allowed for counting the service for the purpose of promotion under ACP/MACP even though the same is excluded from the qualifying service for pension purpose. The concept of qualifying service even for pension calculation is now liberalized. Hence, the periods of dies-non should not be treated as a break in the continuous service and should be counted for the purpose of financial up-gradation under ACP/MACP.

54. Grant of Grade Pay of Rs. 1800 to Group D/MTS who retired/expired from service after 31.08.2008 without having been imparted training:

The Department of Expenditure vide O.M no. F.No.7/19/2010-E III (A) dated 02-10-2010 allowed  the Grade Pay of Rs.1800  to those Group D / MTS who retired/expired  from service during the period from 1.1.2006 to 01.09.2008. However in some Circles due to administrative delay/late receipt of orders, etc., training could not be imparted and such Gr.D/MTS officials retired/expired before getting such training. In such cases, the Grade Pay of Rs. 1800 has not been given resulting in lower pension. Hence, it is requested to extend the Grade Pay of Rs.1800 to these retired/expired officials also.

55. Imposing unjustified conditions for appearing  IP Examination for the departmental quota vacancies.

The following conditions were put forth by the Department vide letter no. A 34012/7/2012-DE dated 07.06.2012 for appearing in the IP examination which are detrimental and also against to the existing provisions in appearing Departmental examinations.

(i)        No disciplinary action is pending or contemplated against the applicant.

(ii)      No punishment is current against the applicant.

(iii)    No adverse entry in the APAR/ACR in the last two years.

The Nodal officers have to verify and ensure that the candidates having any of the above infirmities should not be permitted even on a provisional basis.

Based on the above, the applications submitted by many officials have not been entertained this time, merely for contemplation of Disciplinary proceedings. No promotions can be withheld in such cases. As such denial of appearing promotional examination is highly deplorable and will tantamount to the denial of Fundamental rights to this official. Even the procedure of sealed cover is available for promotion. The new clause of adverse entry for the last two years is nowhere in the earlier rules and it is against to the interest of the officials.

It is therefore requested to consider and rescind the above said conditions laid down in the Directorate letter dated 09.03.2011 and restore the old provisions and other Government instructions in this regard.

56. Bifurcation of Bastar and Raigarh divisions in Chattisgarh Circle

The Circle administration has sent proposals for the bifurcation of Bastar and Raigarh divisions and two divisions more based on the functional requirement and justification. In fact the area serving by Bastar division is equal to the entire state of Kerala. Similar is the provision of Raigarh division which is surrounded by four states. There is justification for the formation of such divisions based on the SIU norms also.

It is therefore requested to consider and cause appropriate action

57. Sanctioning and filling up of vacancies of Postmen and supervisory Postmen Posts:- The work of postmen is seen increasing day by day but no justified strength of postmen staff is posted.  Whenever issue for justification is raised, it is overlooked and rough calculation is done to avoid justification and provision of proper strength on the basis of workload.  Under the existing rule a sorting postman is to sort out 450 letters per hour. Further there is justification for one post of sorting postman against the strength of 10 postmen working in the delivery post office.  On this basis the post of sorting postman should be fixed to complete sorting work.

58. Fixing norms for Postmen work

Department of posts is creating new jobs of work for postmen cadre.  For example (i) Speed Post articles for delivery (ii) ADHAR CARD (iii) Work given by Election Commission for verification of voters list.

As regards delivery of ADHAR CARDS, some time there is huge receipt of Adhar Cards say between 10,000 to 20,000 in numbers.  For delivery such great numbers at a time is not only tough work but impossible to affect delivery along with the other delivery letters for postmen staff .Moreover pressure is exerted on postmen staff for 100% delivery on the same day. Failing to complete 100% delivery, punishment is awarded on flimsy grounds. Plea of non-delivery beyond circumstances is always overlooked. There should be some limit for each postman so that these could be delivered conveniently and correctly.   There should be separate postmen for extra work for normal duty without detailing him on incentive.

As regards delivery of letters by one postman, there is no limit.  Postman is unable to delivery all letters entrusted to him during his working hours being more than justified letters given to him for 100% delivery on the same day. It should be laid that one postman should delivery maximum number letters with reference to length of beat covered by him during his working hours.

59. Survey of Postmen Beats: -

Survey of Postmen Beats has never been scientifically carried out so far.The length and breadth of beats are on increase, but no proper survey is taken resulting postman staff working in the area is utmost harassed. The postman work is seen increasing on all type of articles meant for delivery.  Survey of beats should not be taken on the table but by practical measurement by biometric system. This results injustice with the postmen cadre.

60. Evolution of Norms of Group 'D'

 It has been seen that the workload on the part of Gr. 'D' has increased with multiple duties in addition to erstwhile duties performed by them. It is not possible to complete all duties within the working hours despite their best efforts. Time factor for each new job need to be given to arrive at justification relating to working hours in a day.

61. Post result of survey of Beats & unfilled up vacant posts of Postmen: -  

It is mentioned that unfilled posts of postmen relating to many previous years are still to be filled up.  After survey the number of new posts on the basis of workload are also be taken on priority basis for filling the posts.  LR Posts are seen left unfilled resulting postmen cadre whenever applies for leave on priority basis are either curtailed or rejected.  LR posts are self explanatory as these are meant to meet such exigency so that smoothness of daily work could be maintained.

62. 100% delivery of Mail: - Department is not looking into the gravity of % percent delivery in the right perspective. The slogan of % percent delivery has become myth and postmen staff is grilled and punished without listening his problems for left of mail undelivered.  It is the sincere duty of postmen to visit all the houses where articles are to be delivered.  When some houses are found locked and some addressees have changed their residence and other are writing wrong addresses. This kind of total percentage is taken as not delivery of articles and remarks given by the postmen are ridiculed. As such issues are to be kept under "houses visited but not delivered as per remarks given on the articles" under delivery.  When such left over items returned postmen should not be questioned and viewed with dereliction

63. Uniform and kit maintenance allowance:-

At present there is no provision for providing uniform/kit maintenance allowance for up keeping the uniform and other kit items for better get up and long duration like other uniform wearing staff such as nurses etc. Washing allowance and stitching charges are very small amount and don't serve the purpose.  Past experience has shown that there is no transparency in purchasing the uniform cloth and other kit items resulting issue of sub standard of cloth and item which become unserviceable before the time of next due.  The staff is ridiculed and feels humiliated.  It does not seem good to say repeatedly that items are not worth of quality and money spent therewith.  Rules are not strictly followed since purchasing of substandard items on higher rates leads to corruption and loss to the department.

64. Provision of Cash allowance in place of items issued in kind:

It is suggested that cash allowance in respect of cloth and other kit items be approved to avoid all nuisance over this issue and avoidance of in fructuous correspondence ending with no positive result.

65. Security of Cash Overseers: -

In these days it may be seen that there are many untoward incidents happening all over the country, while traveling with heavy cash without proper security.  Bad elements are always looking for the persons carrying heavy cash without security.  Traveling with heavy cash without security is not only loss of cash but it is also full of life risk.  It is a matter of great concern.

66. Incentive to Mail Overseers for procuring RPLI Business:

RPLI work assigned to Mail overseers without any incentive does not justify performing extra work in addition to his own duty.  Moreover procuring RPLI business is not only tough but also involves extra time to make the rural folk understand the terms and conditions in this regard. As incentive for RPLI work is presently given to PA, some proportion of the incentive should also be made available to Mail overseer who is also assisting in this work in order to generate more business in the interest of department by involving extra time in this regard.

67. Review of Postmen Norms:

(i) e.MOs & Speed post letters:– It is pertinent to mention that work load on postmen is seen increasing day by day for involving delivery of MOs, where e -mail money orders with many digits involving extra time that the erstwhile money order of four digits.  No time factor has been allotted to this job.  As regards Speed post delivery articles; there is no justification for large number of speed post articles alongwith normal work of delivery.  Pittance amount allotted to each SP letter is not justified.  Separate Postman should be detailed for this heavy and responsible work of early delivery.  When this work is given alongwith other work, the work of SP articles delivery is delayed.  Moreover, seasonal excess mail generated during seasonal greetings, delivery of telephone bills, Rakhi mail, annual reports of companies etc. should be counted separately and extra staff should be detailed in the interest of early and quick delivery.

(ii) Time factor for Enquiry of incomplete addresses:-

There are many letters come across in the beat of each postman daily.  To make enquiry for correct disposal, it takes much time.  But there is no time factor for this job.

(iii) Time factor for delivery of Regd/AD and SP/AD etc.:-

There is no time factor for delivery of AD attached to Regd, Speed Post letter and insured articles.  To make complete action, it takes extra time.  Time factor need to be allotted in this regard.

68. Performing double duty by Postmen on Double Duty Allowance Basis:-

Actually it is seen  that 10% Leave Reserve staff against the sanctioned strength of postman staff working in each post office, which should be kept to meet exigencies like EL/CL and other emergencies, is not maintained resulting shortage of staff to meet such situations causing resentment and hardship to the staff.  It would be pertinent to mention that postmen staff whenever applying for leave even in emergency is not granted leave.  Leave applied for is rejected on the plea of shortage of staff.  In addition, they are asked to perform double duty on DDA.  The duty of postman is very strenuous and full of exertion.  He find difficult to complete the work relating to his own beat.  Extra work allotted is really hard nut to crack.  He performs whenever given under threatening.  This sort of duty should not be given on regular basis but should be restricted not more than continuous four days at any cost.

69. Provisioning of 10% LR: -

Neither combination of beats nor double duty is possible by a postmen in addition to his own duty.  Work left by them is taken as dereliction of duty inviting punishment despite extra work performed with sincerity with devotion .For efficient delivery is only possible when justified workload with reference to length and breadth of beat is assigned. LR posts and unfilled Vacancies of postmen are to be filled up. This problem is always let off

and no improvement is seen resulting continuous harassment with the postmen cadre. No time limit has been fixed for double duty of Postman.  This requires to be fixed so that nothing tells upon his health.

70. Weight and Size Limit of Express Post Parcels delivery by Postmen:-

It has been seen that without weight and size of Express Post Parcels are given to postmen for delivery.  Maximum weight and size limit of these parcels should be fixed for delivery by postmen.

71. Norms for selection of officials as Mailoverseer, Cashoverseer, sorting Postmen & Head Postmen.

selection of Mail overseers, Cash Overseers, Sorting Postmen and Head postmen should be made out of postmen staff on seniority basis not pick and choose system which creates disparity and resentment among the staff.

72. Provisioning of Mobile to Postmen, Mail Overseer and Cash Overseers:

At present it is felt that there is necessity to provide mobile to this staff in order to bring efficiency in their services to contact SSPO, ASPO, A/C Branch and concerned BOs which would also help to ascertain enquiries in emergency, if required. As regards postmen staff, provisioning of mobile would be a great help to affect quick deliveries of mail after ascertaining from the addressees in doubtful cares regarding their whereabouts (when house found locked and left without information on other locations) specially Speed Post articles

73. Minimum and maximum area of beat, number of houses to be served in the beat, number of accountable articles, such as Regd/Parcel/Speed post, MOs and ordinary mail has not yet been fixed to be served during duty hours of a postman to avoid confusion and harassment among the staff.  This need to be examined and fixed to assure 100% delivery efficiency.

74. Timely supply of uniform and issue of Kit Card:

There are reports pouring from every circle that there is no timely supply of uniform and no Kit Card record with employees showing date of issue causing disappointment and harassment among the staff.  Kit card should be supplied to all eligible employees so that date of issue and next issue could be ascertained.

75. Special drive for residual vacancies: Special recruitment drive to fill up back log vacancies of Postmen /Mail Guard cadre pertaining to 01.11.2008 may please be taken on priority basis.

Out Station Allowance for RMS Staff- Revision on the basis of Grade Pay instead of post.

76. Out Station Allowance for the RMS staff working in sections

It is based on the Daily Allowance given to the employees while on tour. It is calculated on the basis of 6 hours per unit. The 6th Pay Commission recommended the Daily Allowance on the basis of Grade Pay not on the basis of post. Directorate while revising the Out Station Allowance vide its Memo No. 28-2/2010-D dated  19.7.2011 mentioned that revision in the wake of revised DA rates recommended by the 6^th Central Pay Commission but  calculated it on the basis of post held by the official instead of Grade Pay. This calculation has created confusion as at S.No. 5 in Para 2 of the above mentioned letter LSG SA working in the sections is to be paid OSA at the rate of Rs.31.50 for every six hrs. SAs who have got MACP-I, MACP-II and MACP-III and getting Grade Pay of Rs.2800/ to 4600/ are also working in the sections but Circles are not paying them OSA at the rate prescribed for LSG-SA (Rs. 31.50) though their grade pay is at par or more than LSG SA. These officials are at the loss. Previously TBOP/BCR SAs were getting the OSA prescribed for LSG SA.

OSA is calculated after deducting 20% of Daily Allowance on account of facilities provided in the Rest Houses. Now at most of the stations no Rest has been provided. Daily Allowance is enhanced by 25%  while staying in Metro cities. But no OSA is paid at higher rate to the staff who stay in Metro cities while on duty.

We demand that Out Station Allowance be paid on the basis of Grade Pay as in the case of Daily Allowance paid while on tour so that there is no discrimination (b) 25% extra Out Station Allowance be paid to the officials while staying in Metro cities (c) There should be no deduction of 20% if no Rest House facilities have been provided. (d) increase OSA by 25 % on

77. Framing of Recruitment Rules in respect of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants in Department of   Posts.

In  the method of Recruitment Rules under Column 12 & 13 of your office letter No. 37-47/2010-SPB-I  dated 18.11.2011 the  composition of the Departmental Promotion Committee for considering Confirmation, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices/ Superintendent of Post Offices has been shown as Chairman of the DPC which shows that for the Confirmation of the Sorting Assistants also Senior Superintendent of Post Offices/ Superintendent of Post Offices will be the Chairman of the DPC, which does not appear to be correct. For the confirmation of Sorting Assistants Chairman of the DPC should be from RMS side i.e Senior Superintendent of RMS/ Superintendent of RMS.

Kindly add Senior Superintendent of RMS/ Superintendent of RMS as Chairman of the DPC under Column 12 for Confirmation of Sorting Assistants and issue a clarification in this regard.

78. Restoration of two advance increments to the staff working on AMPC Mumbai, Chennai and be paid to the staff working in Delhi and Kolkata.

The Eighth Planning Commission had approved in principal the setting of Automatic Mail Processing Centres in Metropolitan Cities. Two centres were established, one at Mumbai in 1993 and the second one at Chennai in 1996. The objectives for setting up Automatic Mail Processing Centres in important mail concentration centres in the country was

1)    To switch over to a Higher Mail Processing Technology and

2)    To achieve Higher productivity to maintain the desired quality of services as perceived by our esteemed clients.

Keeping in view these objectives it was decided to formulate a unique incentive scheme in consultation with the General Secretaries of all recognized unions representing RMS officials. Accordingly a incentive scheme was evolved and issued by the Directorate vide letter No. 39-19/90-D (Pt) dated 28/04/1993. In the said unique incentive scheme, as a part of higher technology incentive, each officials working in AMPC, Mumbai (including the officials attached to Mail Agency and Administrative Wing) was granted two extra increments due in his/her own pay scale at the stage at which he/she is at the time of joining AMPC, Mumbai. The scheme was implemented on experimental basis for first six months after inauguration of AMPC, Mumbai. Further the same was extended upto 30^th September, 1995 vide Directorate letter No. 39-19/90-D (Pt) dated 04/07/1995. Later on the Directorate vide letter No. 39-19/90-D (Pt) dated 10.11.1995  decided to implement the incentive scheme of AMPC, Mumbai on a PERMANENT BASIS. A concurrence for the same was also issued by the Finance Advice (Postal) wing vide their No. 3007/FA/95 dated 25.10.1995.On installation of AMPC at Chennai this incentive scheme was also extended to the staff working on AMPC Chennai.

Two increments were being given to the staff to encourage them to work on new technology and give higher out put. Orders to withdraw this incentive has not only discouraged the staff but also demoralized them.

Incentive Scheme of two increments was introduced in consultation with the Staff Unions and unilaterally withdrawal of them Directorate vide its letter No. 20-5/2010-D dated 24.8.2012 i  is against the agreement and will create trust deficit.

Kindly reconsider your decision on withdrawal of two incentive increments from the staff working on AMPC in Mumbai & Chennai

79. Age relaxation to Ex servicemen in the Departmental Examinations .

Age relaxation is given to the Ex-Servicemen while recruiting in the Department but no age relaxation is given to them to appear in the Departmental examinations where age limit restriction is applicable as a result they are deprived of their promotion. As in the case of IPO examination age limit is fixed 40 years for General Category candidates and 5 years relaxation is given to S.C & S.T. candidates but no age relaxation is given to Ex-Servicemen to appear in the IPO examination as a result they are deprived of their promotion to the IPO cadre.

 Kindly consider the age relaxation of 5 years to Ex –Servicemen to appear in the Departmental Examinations  for promotion to higher cadre where age restriction is applicable.

80. Engagement of Short Duty Staff-Restriction of 60 hours per month.                                   

Short Duty Staff scheme has been re-introduction  from  14.8.2008 to cope with the acute shortage in Post Offices and RMS Offices, the number of days for which Short Duty Staff can be  engaged is 60  hours in a month which are  not practically helpful to mitigate the sufferings. The ceiling may be lifted and the divisional heads may be authorized to decide the quantum of engagement based on the requirements at the offices in their jurisdiction.  

81. All National Speed Post Hubs should  be under the control of RMS Divisions.

Speed Post Hubs :- It is a specialized works of sorting. RMS persons are well trained about sorting work. It was agreed       at the time of settlement of strike charter of demand.that all the Speed post Hubs would be under the control of RMS.

82. Preparation of Due Mail list(DML) and Memo of distribution of work(MDW) are required for proper functioning Speed Post Hubs ,L-1, L-2 Hubs.  So necessary instructions may be issued  to the    respective HOC accordingly for issuing  of Due Mail List and MDW.

83. Review of work load in Business Office.

In most of the Business Offices are functioning with outsider. The pre-mailing part can be managed by the outsider such as DRM(Daily Rated Mazdur), Casual Workers etc. But the other works such as opening of bags, sorting of articles, closing of bags are  required to be done by the regular employee.

84. Stop engagement of Deptl. Employee in non-productive works.

Some instructions issued from Dte. on 1^st November,2012 for monitoring of KPI performance at    Speed Post Hubs /Intera Circle Speed Post Hubs /MA Points/Sections by the Head Sorting Asstt/Mail Guards etc. for monitoring and forwarding the    report to the   authority. It should be  entrusted to the IRM/ASRM/DSRM  etc.

85. Request for absorption of MTS  Temporary status officials as MTS in RMS units.

As per the Gazette notification No.46 dtd 23-1-06 in part II-Sub –section (i) issued by the Government of India the revised recruitment  procedure for MTS employees has been laid down.

In accordance with these  instructions the MTS vacancies of 50% will be filled among the GDS, 25% open market and 25% from Casual labourers employees working in RMS unit and if sufficient number of GDS are not available In RMS unit  the vacancies will be filled by other GDS employees working in neighbouring  Divisions or units by selection own seniority, it came to the notice of the union that in many circles sufficient number of GDS employees are not available and there were many MTS Temporary Status employees working. infact  most of the Postal Division are not situated at the Head Quarters of RMS Divisions  For example Delhi, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharastra etc.

Therefore it is requested to fill up the MTS’ vacancies by Temporary status MTS  employees by absorption as one time measure where sufficient number of GDS are not available to help them in absorption.

86. Promotion of Departmental  Lower Grade Officials to the cadre of PA/SA  under the incentive scheme.

The incentive scheme for promotion of clerks ( PA/SAs) in accordance with Directorate letters  No. 60/11/62- SPB –I dt 30-5-1963 and 62/24/63-SPB-I dt 9-4-1964 is not being implemented for the last 8 years the scheme was last implemented in 1999.

Due to non-implementation of the scheme many eligible officials are denied promotion, our union requests

Kindly to instruct all concerned to take necessary action in this regard with out further delay and promote all eligible  LGOs to PA/SA cadre.

87. Review if instructions on engagements of casual labourers in the light of the Guidelines on outsourcing.

Ref:- Your office letter No. 4-4/2009-PCC dated 19-11-2011.

As per your letter under reference MTS Group ‘C’ has been assigned with duties of watch and ward /caretaker and general cleanliness and un keep of section /unit/office including dusting of furniture cleaning of building rooms & fixtures, gardening in addition to duties already entrusted to them.

Extra duties assigned vide your letter under reference of MTS  Group’C’ are not only unjustified but also huge harassment to them since their department work relating to multifarious duties is already overburdened. They don’t find time to make themselves spare even for their lunch hours as work load is seen increasing day by day . in this connection it is also intimated that there is already huge shortage of MTS staff in almost all circles resulting overburdened with work and unable to perform their duties .

Our union opposes the extra duties as assigned in para 2 of the letter under reference. It is therefore requested that such duties may please be withdrawn immediately in the interest of smooth functioning of the work for the very obvious reasons as mentioned above . extra duties as assigned in para 2 may please be out sourced /existint CL to be contuined  instead of giving to MTS .

88.    Revision of instructions issued to merge the duties of outsourced casual labourers with the work of Multi-Tasking Staff – regarding.

This Union draws your kind attention to the recent orders of the Directorate No.4-4/2009-PCC Dated 19.11.2010 directing merger of several duties performed by part time and contingent staff with the duties of MTS. It can be seen that many such unskilled duties are now being attached to the MTS in many places in spite of  the fact that the MTS are the upgraded Group ‘C’ staff and not any more the Group ‘D’ staff. While it is  understandable that all the earlier duties and responsibilities performed by the erstwhile Group ‘D’ have continue to be performed by them. It is not justified to attach those duties of unskilled labour by way of  outsourcing etc.

This Union also wishes to bring to your kind notice that erstwhile Group ‘D’ cadre was the worst hit cadre by way of abolition of posts through the Screening Committee that resulted naturally with very heavy  work load on the remaining erstwhile Group ‘D’ staff. Now further attaching the duties of the outsourced  contingent and part time casual labourers to these Multi-Tasking Staff is highly unjustified. These MTS are expected to perform more leg-work outside the office Transit Sections TMOs in Railway Stations, Bus Stands  etc. Therefore inclusion of more such unskilled duties will render their assistance to the Sorting  Assistant  inside the office totally unavailable and leading the smooth office work into difficulties.

This Union therefore urges upon your intervention for causing necessary reconsideration of the Directorate orders for transferring the work of the part time and contingent staff to the MTS

89. Creation of MTS Posts to the tune of vacant GDS MM Posts in RMS – regarding.

This CHQ is constrained to draw your kind attention that consequent upon the issue of Directorate Orders for keeping the GDS MM posts in RMS wing unfilled, the work load of the MTS staff in particular has increased manifold.

The Circle, Regional and Divisional Administration have taken advantage of the said orders to keep the vacancies of all such GDS MM unfilled but they have not taken any effort to assess the actual work hours to be performed by those vacant GDS posts to create necessary MultiTasking Staff posts.

This CHQ desires that the Directorate may kindly issue suitable instructions to all concerned to immediately assess the total hours of work pertaining to the vacant GDS MM posts in RMS and take measures to create appropriate posts of Multi-Tasking Staff in order to mitigate the problems of staff and the RMS services.

90. Revision  of OTA Rates.

There was no revision in regard OTA rates since 5^th CPC  and our union resolved to request to revise OTA rates keeping in view of arbitration awards and pay scales accepted by the 6^th CPC. This CHQ  therefore demands that the Department of Posts should review the position immediately and increase the OTA rates.

91. Supply of Government Orders from all sections to Recognised  service unions.

92. Request for exemption of Group’D’ posts from the purview of screening committee While filling up of the posts from   2000-2008.

Ref: -   Judgement of Kerala High Court No. 3618 & 4956  of 2006(S) dt 22-3-2007.

Judgement of Eranakulam CAT No. 346/2005  dt 2-11-2007

Judgement of kerala High Court No. OA 33162 of 2009 (S)  dt 23-12-2009

You are aware that all the posts in all cadres will have D.R. and D.P. quota while filling up of posts expect in the cadre of Group 'D'. The Group 'D' posts would be filled among GDS and Casual Labourers in the ratio of 75% and 25% respectively by treating them as outsiders (D.R). While filling up of Group 'D' the 2/3^rd posts are being abolished and 1/3^rd vacancies are being filled as per the directions of the screening committee. Infact the vacancies of Group 'D' are filled without examination as per seniority cum fitness and hence they will come under promotion quota (D.P). As there is no examination and no direct recruitment by issue of notification the vacancies among Group 'D' may kindly be exempted from the purview of screening committee while filling up Group 'D' posts,( from 2000 -2008)

93. 100 Multi Tasking Staff by overtaking the services of Mailguards in RMS

That  the minimum qualification for  erstwhile  Group’D’ was made as Matriculation with pay band in PB-1 with Grade Pay Rs 1800/- .The Non-Metric Group’D’ were given training and are converted as MTS. The duties of such MTS  have been changed vide instructions contained in DG Lr No 1-20/2008-PCC dt 27-3-2009. After conduction of the prescribed training the MTS services are being utilised by overtaking the duties of Mailguards. Infact  the duties assigned in the said letter are of Sorting Assistant duties in nature. If these MTS are being utilised for these duties the Mailguards will become subordinate  in performing their duties. By this the class discrimination is being created in the rank and file. This Conference Therefore Demands  to utilise the services of MTS as Mailguards and the regular Mailguards services in Transit Sections so that  the Mail Agents Services can be utilised  in mail offices. If this suggestion is implemented  to some  extent the shortage of staff can be meeted for improving the efficiency  in running RMS offices/Transit Sections.

94. MACP Scheme—its impact on the postal employees.

Painfully notes The postal Department introduced the time bound promotion scheme in 1983, in view of the long waiting period for promotion. When on the basis of 5^th CPC recommendations, the Government introduced the ACP scheme; the postal department opted out as there had been not much difference in the two schemes. Rather the employees of the postal department felt that the two time bound promotion scheme was more beneficial than the ACP.

The MACP, which is considered as an improvement on the erstwhile ACP, as it provides for three financial upgradation within a service period of 30 years, the postal department the erstwhile time bound promotion scheme with MACP. However this brought about an anomalous situation especially in the case of employees who are promoted to the next grade on the basis of a limited Competitive Examination. While the residency period in the case of a departmental employees who is promoted to the next grade on direct recruitment quota by passing the requisite competitive examination is reckoned from the date on which he is so appointed, the same facility is not extended to those who are so appointed on the basis of a limited

Competitive Examination. In fact limited competitive examination is on the same footing as that of the competitive exam based direct recruitment. In the postal department quite a number of vacancies are filled up through the limited competitive examination. The system of promotion through limited competitive examination to do exist in many other central government establishments.

This CHQ, therefore, request that necessary clarification may please be caused to be issued to the effect that the date of recruitment in the case of such employees who are appointed on the basis of limited competitive examination would be the date on which they are so appointed and not the date on which they are recruited to the government service for the purpose of MACP and they be entitled for 3 promotions reckoned from the date on which they are appointed to the Grade by virtue of clearing the limited competitive examination.

95. Evolving  a scheme of social security to the TS CLs and PTCS on the rolls for grant of financial aid who died in mishap/ terrorist activities /dacoits :-

To provide a scheme to the TS CLs and PTCs on the rolls by collecting sum amount of subscription like CGIES scheme for providing financial assistance to the families on the event of any mishap/ terrorist activities /dacoits  as they are not getting any benefits like regular employees.

96. Providing Full bogie/SLR coach accommodation for RMS Sections :-

RMS sections working in second class van linked with public with 40/20 seats, 30/10 seats though there is heavy mails for checking of forward bags and opening and closing of TBs in 10 seats is not possible, the staff are facing much inconvenience and difficulty, the staff are forced to have unnecessary arguments while exchanging mails with single door, the CHQ union requests the Director General of Posts immediate intervention for providing Full bogie/SLR coach Mail van.

97. MTS Recruitment rules 25% casual labourers.

Revised MTS recruitment rules 25% casual labourers That 1993 bar in regularising of casual labourers should be withdrawn and all casual labourers  should be regularised .This Union therefore urges upon your intervention for causing necessary reconsideration of the Directorate orders.

98. Canvas Bags :-.

That Supply of good quality canvas/polythene bags to the units. Due to shortage of Departmental canvas bags second hand polythene bags of every kind including those used to pack fertilizers and dangerous chemicals, are being supplied to R.M.S. offices. Such bags are causing not only instantaneous affects like nausea and dizziness to the staff but also leading to some long range problems.

So, necessary action to procure and supply only standard canvas bags to all R.M.S. offices through P.S.D.s may kindly be taken early. Meanwhile it may be ensured that only good quality Canvas / polythene bags which are got manufactured by the Department are supply.

99. Providing adequate man power to all RMS/MMS units.

Present existing staff are facing much difficulties. After the reduction ADR 2001 to 2004. but in RMS /MMS work increasing in units, Mail Offices Transit Sections and MMS workshops consequent introduction of New Schemes in our Department.

100. Filling up of Multi Tasking Staff vacancies for 2009-2010 in accordance with the latest Recruitment rules 

Ref: Your office letter Directorate memo No 45-2/2011-SPB-I dated 27.01.2011

Our Union requests your kind attention to your office letter cited above wherein, all the

Recruiting Authorities for the Multi Tasking staff Vacancies in the Circle were directed to fill all the MTS Vacancies in accordance with the instructions contained in Directorate memo No45-2/2011-SPB-I dated 27.01.2011. The last date fixed for completion of the process is 29.03.2011.

But, to our dismay no MMS  Division in West Bengal , Andhra Pradesh and Delhi circles implemented those orders so far. Therefore, we request you kindly to look into the matter and take necessary action to get all the MTS Vacancies in the MMS Division’s of the above circles filled in without any further delay.

101. Fixation of pay of MTS (Group C officials) who were granted ACP-I and ACP-II upgradations prior to 01.01.2006 consequent upon implementation of 6^th CPC recommendation in the light of Postal Directorate’s latest order no. 1-20/2008-PCC (Pt.) dtd. 18.07.2011.  

The MTS Group-C (erstwhile Group D) officials who got ACP upgradation prior to 01.01.2006 had been given MACP upgradation from 01.09.2006 ignoring their ACP up gradations as per Postal Dte’s O.M on MACPs dtd. 18.09.2009 issued on the strength of DOPT O.M No. 35034/3/2008-Estt(D) dated 19.05.2009 by applying single double or triple fixation formula as specified in the said O.M dated 18.09.2009.

After almost three years from the date of effect of such MACPs to the concerned officials the Dte order no. 1-20/2008-PCC (Pt.) dtd. 18.07.2011 from Pay Commission Cell has been issued which directed to give Grade Pay of Rs. 1900/- to officials who got ACP-I prior to 01.01.2006 and Grade Pay of Rs. 2000/- to officials who got ACP-II prior to 01.01.2006.

Definitely, the Dte’s said order dtd. 18.07.2011 has been issued to protect the interest of the erstwhile Gr. D officials who got ACP-I & ACP-II upgradations prior to 01.01.2006 but treated at par with their juniors by awarding the same Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/- in between 01.01.2006 to 31.08.2008.  Dte’s order dtd. 18.07.2011 being misinterpreted by same circle IFAs & causing deprivation of benefits already drawn under MACP by those categories of MTS mentioned above.   

102.     Immediately arrange for filling up of vacant posts in the cadre of PACO & MTS in Circle Administrative offices.

Although for PA/SA cadre for filling up of vacant posts certain Advertisements and processing have started some months ago, the same for PA cadre in Circle Administrative offices have not yet been circulated & started.  So many PACO posts and MTS posts in Circle and Regional offices are lying vacant month after month.

103.     Providing norms for BD, Technology, RTI oriented works and Project Arrow works

No establishment norms as per SIU standard for works relating to BD, Technology, Project Arrow and RTI oriented works has been formulated so far our knowledge goes.  It is evident that huge work hours for disposal of those items of works have already been created in CO/ROs but no man power to deal with the cases has been provided due to non framing of norms to adjudge the quantum of such work.

104.     Issuance of clear instructions to all CPMGs that in the city areas where Cos/ROs are situated, decentralization of RPLI/PLI should not be done.

Inspite of repeated discussions and decision over the matter even in the meeting on

21.05.2012, no clear and uniform instruction has been given to the Circle Heads causing uncertainties for settlement of cases.

105.     Save century old centralized Accounting office – DPLI office, Kolkata and ensure job security of the staff of DPLI office, Kolkata.

Many fold increase in the steady growth of PLI/DPLI business for decades was possible through Centralized Accounting system of DPLI and centralized settlement of all claim cases like Maturity, Surrender, Death, Loan etc. by C.O, is now under transformation although the picture is not clear still now, causing uncertainties.

106.     Permit Circle office staff also to appear in PSS Gr. ‘B’ examination without effecting the existing benefits for them.

Circle office staff working as PACO need to be given opportunity like PAs/SAs to appear at the PSS Gr. ‘B’ examination without hampering the existing promotional avenue for only  the few people /Seniormost (HSG-I).

107.     Promotion of OS to AD (Rectt.)

Only 4 posts of Ads are there in the entire country drawing Rs. 4600 Grade Pay where office superintendents/Seniormost HSG-I officials working in Circle/Regional officials are promoted.  But DPCs are not being held for many years and thus eligible officials are being deprived of getting promotion.  The posts should be merged with the other posts of Asstt. Directors of Circle offices for the sake of justice.

108. Grant of special pay to the SS in Circle office.

For long the Section Supervisors in various capacities are discharging their duties and sharing responsibilities without any extra benefit whereas ADPS level officers working in CO/RO are drawing special pay.  Keeping in view the importance of the posts and discharging extra responsibilities, special pay as justified may be granted to boost up the Supervisors working as LSG, HSG-II & HSG-I.

109.     Reassignment of the DO PLI work and suitable modification for procurement of PLI business and revision of PLI incentive.

In the changed scenario, DOs, PLI may be utilized for imparting training to the Direct Agents/FOs, PLI and Marketing force.  Notification has long been issued for revision of incentive of PLI/RPLI to the commission Agents and Retired Field officers but the rates of incentive for DOs, PLI and the Departmental Employees remain the same.  On the other hand, the limit of free business has been increased from 4 crore to 9 crore.  The D.O, PLI and Departmental employees are achieving more than 80 % of the total allotted targets and only 20 % is procured by the Direct Agents.  The incentive rates are the same for the last 20 yrs.

110.     Grant TBOP/BCR to those officials who are senior in the gradation list from the date their juniors are granted TBOP/BCR, irrespective of the fact whether they have completed 16/26 yrs. Of service – Cases of Orissa & Karnataka circles.

Although identical cases have been cleared by the Supreme Court, some other cases are still unsettled.

111. Creation of more L-1 offices : 

Before implementation of Redesigning of first class mail office, the staff side was assured that more L1 offices will be opened and L2 offices will be converted as L1 offices wherever it is found necessary. But after implementation, this was not kept up. For instance, the staff side demanded that L2 office of Guntakal RMS should be upgraded as L1. But the Department did not agree with us though there is ample justification. Hence, re-look is required in this regard.

112. Irregular posting ordered in LSG Promotion in some Circles :

In Some Circles, promotion is granted to the cadre of LSG (NB) based on the dates of confirmation in the entry grade and not based in the DCCs. This has resulted in many junior S.As/P.As getting promotion as LSG (NB), while senior P.As/ S.As have been deprived of their due promotion. Clear clarification is required.

113. Downgradation of HSG II AHRO post in Maharasthra Circle :

In Maharasthra Circle, many AHRO posts (HSG II) were down-graded as LSGs against the norms. This has resulted in bitterness among the Accounts line officials. Those AHRO posts (HSG II) may be restored.

114.  Release of arrears on a/c of messing Incentives for J & K Circle :

Release of arrears on a/c of messing incentives for the period from April, 1990 to June, 1999 sanctioned by Department of Personnel and Trainings (GOI) New Delhi vide memo No. 18016/3/2010-Estt(L). This case is pending in the Directorate as we have already taken up this case. The employees of Telecom Department are getting slightly higher rates of messing incentives since, 1990 but the employees of this department working in the valley are being paid at the rate of Rs. 15/- only not Re. 25.50 that too from 1-7-1999 and denies so for arrears from April, 1990 till 30-6-1999.

115. Payment of slightly higher rates of Messing Incentives from April 2012 for J & K Circle:

Department of Personnel and Trainings (GOI) New Delhi vide memo No. 18016/3/2010-Estt. (L) increasing incentives to the postal employees working in the Kashmir valley from the month of April, 2012 onwards as per the aforesaid memo. Incentives was not paid to J & K Circle staff, instructions may be issued from Directorate to payment of Slightly higher rates of Messing incentives from April 2012.

116. Open postal dispensary in the valley as is existing in Jammu : 

The postal Employees and their families facing tremendous problems for treatment due to non availability of Postal Disciplinary/CGHS facilities in the valley. Necessary steps may be taken to open postal dispensary in the valley as is existing in Jammu.

117. Tenure in RMS Head Record offices/Divisional offices : 

Circles like ordisha and Rajasthan are interpretting that the Rules 60 (15 & 15A) of P & T manual Vol. IV are not applicable in the case of staff working in HROs and Divisional offices, the orders of the Directorate are very clear in rotating the officials from the tenure posts after four years vide DG posts letter No. 141-509/92-SPB II dt. 18-12-1992 suitable instructions may be got issued by the Directorate to all Heads of Circles to rotate the officials from the tenure posts after the completion of the tenure period.

118. Non-filling of IPO post of Direct recruits in J & K Circle :

J & K Circle is running with severe shortage of staff in IPO cadre. Practically 4 posts have been vacant in respect of Direct Recruit quota. No outsiders are willing to be recruited as IPO in J & K Circle. This results in shortage of IPO vacancies for a long time in J & K Circle. As a special case, Department may relax the rules and these IPO vacant posts may be filled up from among the PAs/SAs through competitive examination.

119. Non-grant of leave to staff of RMS Division :

After implementation of L1 and L2, staff are not granted leave in L1 offices in Circles like Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for the last six months. This causes severe resentment among the staff. Even for genuine reasons, grant of leave is refused by the authorities. Suitable instructions may be issued to authorities concerned to grant leave to staff whenever they request for.

120. Transfer of officials from L2 offices to L1 offices :

While implementing Re-designing of first class mails, staff side was assured that no officials would be transferred for three years. This was not kept up in many Circles. When this matter was brought to the notice of the Directorate, the Directorate  as usual called for reports from the Circle instead of giving clear orders to the Heads of Circles. This unhealthy practice must be stopped. Earlier assurance of the Department should be kept up.

121. Non Payment of cost of all kit items uniform cloth pending up to 20-11-2012.

Since last 4 years supply of due kti items including uniform cloth has not been made to eligible staff. Union demand that now the cost may be paid for all these pending kit items at market rate. Secondly supply of kit items for year 2012-13 be made with good quality in time if not possible the next payment may be made with market rate.

122. Supply of canvas bag for mails.

Due to non supply of canvas bag the mails is conveyed by plythine or plstic bags in a very shabby & bad manner & those bags are not capable tocarry mail. Union demand for supply of canvas bag for safety of the pubic mail delivery at all level as it is the responsibility of the Department to supply the good quality of bags. The business maisl is conveyed through these gunny bags including spped post articles and the transport authorities are thinking as private bags. In this regard it is pertinent to note that many times the RTCs conductors is refuse to accept the mail on the pretext that the bags are in very shabby condition and not relates to Department of post, thus the Group D/MTS is facing the problem in dispatch of mail.

123. Implementaiton fo CAT order of Jodhpur Bench of dated 22.05.2012.

The judgment give in OA Nos 382/2011 with OA No. 353/2011 and MA No. 19/2012 & OA 354/2011 with MA No. 20/2012 decided by CAT Jodhpur Bench on 22-5-2012. Union demand that the decision may please be implemented to all promottee Postmen, Mail Guad & PA/SA Cadre.

124. Implementation of Judgment of Delhi High Court dated 29.07.2011 in W/P NO. 3225/2007 in OA No. 164/2005 in the matter of Dharma Singh & Others.

As per Judgment referred above the packers of Foreign Post Offices (redesignated as Mail Peon and further replaced by the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 effective from 1-1-1996 and further placed in Rs. 5200-20200 (PB-1) with grade pay of Rs. 1900/- effective from 1.1.2006. We request implementiaton of Rs. 5200-20200 with Grade Pay Rs. 1900/- to all MTS in Postal RMS with effect from 1.1.2006.

125. Restoration of 1 post of Sorting Assistant in JP-4 Section of RMS Jaipur Division.

One post of Sorting Assistant of JP-4 Section of RMS curtailed in Jaipur RMS Division. Now it is very much difficult to manage the work witin only one sorting assistant in JP-4 Section. More than 12800 to 2200 bags are being handled by JP-4 in and JP-4 out Section. The case has been pending with Jaipur RMS Division. Union demand that please arrange to restore the post.

126. Redeployment of DSV Posts as Postmen without reduction in the establishment.

Consequent on enhancement of DSV Standards thousands of Posts of DSVs are notified  for abolition and being abolished. There is additional justification of Postmen posts in the Department. We damand conversion of DSV Posts and redeployment as Postmen Posts.

127. Exemption from professional tax to the Ex servicemen reemployed in the Department of Post.

As per the Ministry of Defence O.M.No 30/1430 86/D/Pay services dated 2-6-1987 the reemployed Ex servicemen are exempted from recovery of professional tax.  Though some of the Circles are following the instructions many circles are not adhering to the instructions stating that defence orders are not confirmed by the state Governments. We request issue of instructions to all the Circles.

128. Request for giving incentive for booking & dispatch  of Aadhar Speed Post Articles / bags at different UID P2P Centers of India.

As per the  BD Dte. lr.no:43-17/90-D dtd 24.12.1990, station where no separate post has been sanctioned, an incentive @ 50 Paise per article will be paid to the official who is detailed to book Speed Post articles.  Stations where separate post has been sanctioned, the officials deployed for booking of Speed Post Articles at the counter will be paid incentive money @ 75 paisa per article over and above the threshold level specified for the station.

Further as per the BD Dte. lr.no:43-17/90-D dtd 16.11.1990 and 24/12/1990, Delivery staff also getting incentive @50 paise per article.

1.      In India there are 4 to 5 UID P2P Centres are functioning in the premises of different authorized Printing Presses where Aadhar Cards are being printed.

2.      Officials of DOP are managing these centers with the help of some outsourced persons.

3.      Crores of revenue is being earned by the Department due to the hard-word done by our Officials at UID P2P Centres.

The Officials working at P2P Centres are working day and night to achieve the targets.  Further DOP has agreed to book morethan 5 Lakh articles per day, which is a herculean task.  However our Officials are able to achieve the given targets by taking lot of pain, extra risk and responsibility.

4.       The data given by the UIDAI and Aadhar Cards given by the Printing Presses are not in sequential order and Lakhs of articles received in single digit per P.O.,  and P2P Centre’s are closing Small bags with 1 or 2 articles and again Transit Bags are also being closed, which is not an easy task.

Even though the UIDAI is a BNPL customer, the uploading of article data, booking / closing of bag and again closing of Transit Bag and dispatch of bag are being handled at UID P2P Centers, which cannot be ignored.

When a counter PA is eligible @50 Paisa per article for mere booking, who is not at all engaged in other aspects like preparation of TBs, Dispatch of article etc., why can’t we consider the Officials who do much more activities during the processing of Aadhar Speed Post Articles.

In the above circumstances it is requested to consider the Staff engaged at UID P2P Centers for the grant of eligible incentive for booking& dispatch of articles/bags.

129. Gradation of MACP officials transferred under Rule 38 of Volume IV.

For TBOP/BCR officials orders were issued by the Directorate fixing the seniority in the Gradation list. But after introduction of MACP the officials switched over to the new division under Rule 38 were being placed junior to all the officials in the division even after completing 20, 30 years and notified them as LRS. It is requested to issue guidelines as issued in the case of TBOP/BCR.