National Federation of Postal Employees

2012-02-02T11:23:00.001+05:30

FAQ ON LTC ISSUED BY DOPT.{CLICK HERE TO SEE FAQ ON LTC}

ALL INDIA SERVICES (DEATH-CUM-RETIREMENT BENEFITS) AMENDMENT RULES 2012{CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS}

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2012-02-02T11:17:00.000+05:30

ROUND TABLE ON NATIONAL POSTAL POLICY

Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology

01-February-2012 16:52 IST

Kapil Sibal Inaugurates Round Table on National Postal Policy

Shri Kapil Sibal, Minister of Communications and Information Technology inaugurated a Round Table on National Postal Policy here today. Speaking on the occasion Shri Sibal said that in view of IT revolution India Post has to embrace the changes and to be prepared for challenges of tomorrow.

Shri Sachin Pilot Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology said that Department of Posts has to revisit and reinvent itself in the light of rapidly changing scenario. Though Department of Posts is already engaged in plethora of activities, it may explore other revenue streams.

Earlier Ms. Manjula Prashar, Secretary Department of Posts introduced the theme. Draft agenda for the Roundtable included –

Ø Vision, Mission and Policy

Ø USO of the Postal Sector.

Ø Organization and Market Research, environmental concerns and social responsibilities in the Postal Sector.

Ø Expansion and Modernization of Postal Network in India.

Ø Issues relating to Standardization of mail and National Address System.

Ø Issues relating to development of institutional framework with right and responsibility of Government regulator, operator and customer.

Ø Contours of Competition Policy in the Postal Sector.

Ø Issues of strategies relating to capacity development in the Postal Sector.

Ø Synchronization of domestic postal policies with WTO and other international norms.

Ø Roadmap for the Postal Sector.

The Round Table aimed at engaging in discussions with key stakeholders related to the Postal Sector. The conference was addressed by various stakeholders giving their inputs in order to frame a National Postal Policy which will address the interests and concerns of all. Indian postal sector requires a comprehensive policy document, representative of the interests of all the stakeholders and driving the postal sector to contribute to the social and economic development of the country.

In order to have a National Postal Policy which reflects the views of the broadest possible range of postal stakeholders, the participants at the Round Table included stakeholders from Government, Operators Representative Associations, Think Tank, Academia, Users of Postal & Communication Services, Banks, Regulators, Transporters and stakeholders in international business besides senior officers of Department of Posts.

ROUND TABLE MEETING ON POSTAL POLICY 01st FEBRUARY, 2012

2012-02-01T12:43:00.003+05:30

2012-01-31T13:00:00.001+05:30

MEMBER (P) ADDRESSED TO ALL HEADS OF CIRCLES FOR TIMELY HOLDING OF JCM REGIONAL COUNCIL AND OTHER PERIODICAL MEETINGS & COPY ENDORSED TO FEDERATIONS.

D.O. No. 8/15/2011-SR dated 25^th January, 2012

Dear

As you are aware, the Postal Joint Council of Action served a notice of indefinite strike with effect from 17.01.2012, accompanied by a 25 point Charter of Demands. All the items were discussed in detail in a series of meetings taken by Secretary/Members of the Postal Services Board and minutes of meetings were sent to you vide communication dated 16.01.2012.

2. In this regard, your attention is invited to para 5(m) of the minutes of the meeting, vide which all Heads of Circles have been requested to ensure timely holding of JCM Regional Council and other periodical meetings. This is to further remind you to comply with the above said decision so that the Staff Side has no grievance in this regard.

With regards,

Yours sincerely,

Sd/-

(Yesodhara Menon)

--
M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

MEMBER (P) ADDRESSED TO ALL HEADS OF CIRCLES FOR TIMELY HOLDING OF JCM REGIONAL COUNCIL AND OTHER PERIODICAL MEETINGS

2012-01-31T12:55:00.002+05:30

2012-01-31T12:17:00.000+05:30

POSTAL DEPARTMENT WORKS TOWARDS BANK PERMIT {CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS/ BUSINESS STANDARD NEWS}

CIRCLE WISE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED LGOS (PAS/SAS)

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AIPEU GROUP ‘C’(CHQ) {ALL INDIA STUDY CAMP AT PURI} (ODISHA)

2012-01-30T15:56:00.003+05:30

PURI WORKSHOP

RECEPTION COMMITTEE CIRCULAR

STUDY CAMP AT PURI

REGARDING-WELCOME TO HOLY CITY

ALL THE COMRADES ATTENDING THE ENSUING STUDY CAMP AT PURI ODISHA FROM 04.02.2012 - 05.02.2012 ARE WELCOME TO THE HOLY CITY OF LORD JAGANNATH.THE VENUE STANDS IN A VERY PRIME LOCATION.
THAT IS HOTEL SONALI SEA BEACH PURI.IT IS AROUND 2 KM FROM THE RAILWAY STATION PURI.ALL THE COMRADES ARE REQUESTED TO INTIMATE THEIR DETAILS OF JOURNEY LIKE,TRAINNAME AND NO.THEY ARE COMING,TENTATIVE ARRIVAL TIME ,THEIR DEPARTURE TRAIN WITH TIME SO THAT IT WILL CONVINEINT FOR US FOR THEIR SMOOTH TRANSPORTATION FROM STATION TO THE VENUE AND VICE VERSA.THE HOTEL BUS WILL BE THEIR TO CARRY OUR COMRADES FROM STATION TO VENUE.OUR RECEPTION COMMITTEE WILL BE THEIR FOR SMOOTH CONVEYANCE.WE ARE GIVING THE MOBILE NO .SOME PRIME MEMBER OF RECEPTION COMMITTE SO THAT OUR COMRADES COMING FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF COUNTRY CAN CONTACT THEM IN THEIR NEED DURING THIS PERIOD.

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AIPEU GROUP ‘C’(CHQ) {ALL INDIA STUDY CAMP AT PURI} (ODISHA)

2012-01-30T15:26:00.003+05:30

PURI WORKSHOP FROM 04.02.2012 TO 05.02.2012

PROGRAMME

4.2.2012 10.00 Flag hoisting

Com. M. Krishnan, Secretary General, NFPE & CHQ President

10.20 Com. M. Krishnan will be on the Chair, CHQ President

10.30 Welcome Address: Com. R. C. Mishra, Vice President, CHQ

10.45 Introduction about the aim & object of the workshop

Com. K. V. Sridharan, General Secretary

11.15 Disciplinary Rulings – “An Introduction, analysis & Challenges before Trade Unionists”

Com. M. C. Nair, Retd. SSPos, Trivandrum

13.15 LUNCH

14.15 Contributory Negligence – Protection from its misuse.

Com. M. R. Meenakshisundaram, Retd. Supervisor, Chennai GPO

16.00 Right to Information Act & Role of Trade Union activists.

Com. B. G. Tamhankar Ex-CHQ President

17.30 Group Study

Note: - All the 180 delegates will be divided into 12 groups consisting of 15 delegates in each group. The leaders of the groups will be selected among the group members during lunch break. The leaders or one representative from each group can raise any questions/doubts on disciplinary matters. Therefore there will be a group study for 1 hour from 17.30 hours to 18.30 hours.

18.30 to 20.00 Interaction sessions on all the topics discussed on 04.02.2012

Presidium will be Com. M. Krishnan, CHQ President, K. V. Sridharan, General Secretary, Com. M. C. Nair, Com. B. G. Tamhankar & Com. M. R. Meenakshisundaram.

20.00 to 21.00 Questions will be asked from the Presidium to the participants to ascertain the understanding about the topics taken on that day’s class and discussions.

21.00 Dinner

Note: - If the business could not be completed within the prescribed time, night session, if need be, will be organized.

05.02.2012 Com. Mangesh Parab, Working President (CHQ)

08.00 to 10.00 Group Study by the respective groups separately

10.00 “Leaders qualities of cadres & the Role of P3 in building joint movement”.Introduction by: Com. K. Ragavendran, Ex-Working President, CHQ

11.00 to 11.30 Discussion by representatives of 12 groups

11.30 to 14.00 “How to represent the issues by citing rules before administration”

Com. K. V. Sridharan, General Secretary will initiate the debate

Model questions will be given to each group in previous day end. The group leader/representative will present their case for the consumption of others. The group study from 08.00 AM to 10.00 AM has been organized for that purpose alone.

14.00 LUNCH

15.00 to 17.00 Postal Trade Union history & our present task

Com. M. Krishnan, CHQ President & Secretary General NFPE

17.00 to 19.00 Objective type questions will be supplied to all the participants. All are requested to furnish answers. No options in the question will be provided. The valuated result will be intimated by post to the respective participants.

19.00 Presentation of certificates to the Participants.

19.30 Feed back from the delegates

20.15 Vote of thanks Com. Rajesh, Divisional Secretary, Puri

As we have confined the workshop for two days, it will be in tight schedule. More time will be allotted to the participants to exchange and share their experiences with other delegates. All delegates may please come with full devotion to attend the workshop that they will not get any spare time during these two days. A comprehensive note on disciplinary rulings and other topics will be supplied to the delegates.

Let us make the workshop a fruitful and educative one.

Note: -

(i) The Receiption committee will organize a sightseeing tour on 06.02.2012 to the willing participants. The expenditure towards hiring bus shall be borne by the participants.

(ii) The TA/DA for CHQ office bearers/Mahila Sub Committee members may please be borne by the respective circle unions as this is exclusively an educative programme. The Circle Secretaries are requested for this effect.

(iii) All delegates are requested not to leave the workshop on both days and should not have any other programmes. Don’t book for your return ticket on 05.02.2012 before 11 PM.

2012-01-28T10:33:00.001+05:30

OBSERVE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN DAY ON 8/3/2012

International Women Day

Observe 8^thMarch befittingly

The Women Sub-Committee of the Confederation of CG Employees and Workers calls upon the entirety of leadership of all Affiliated Organizations to launch effective Programmes like Seminars, Conventions, Special Meetings of Women Workers all over the country on behalf of their respective organisations to befittingly celebrate the “INTERNATIONAL WOMEN DAY”. This is an occasion to approach all women members to unionize them in our unions and educate them as well all other menfolk about the rights and privileges of women employees as well as their special problems encountered at the work spots and in society. Please send your reports to the headquarters of Confederation after observing them effectively.

Com. Gita Ghoshal - Chairperson & Com. C P Shobana - Convenor.

Women Sub Committee

2012-01-27T16:38:00.002+05:30

RECOMMENDATIONS OF 6^thCPC APPLICABILITY OF REVISED GROUP 'D' PAY SCALES TO CASUAL LABOURERS WITH TEMPORARY STATUS.{CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS}

M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

2012-01-27T12:35:00.002+05:30

CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS

Conf/D-9/2010 Dated:23^rd January, 2012

The Cabinet Secretary,

Rashtrapathy Bhawan Annexe,

New Delhi. 110 001

Dear Sir,

This is to give notice that the employees who are members of the affiliates of the Confederation of Central Government employees and workers will go on one day's strike on 28^th February, 2012. The charter of demands in pursuance of which the employees will embark upon the one day strike action is enclosed.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

K.K.N. Kutty

Secretary General

Encl: Charter of Demands

CHARTER OF DEMANDS.

PART-A.

1) Concrete measures to contain price rise

2) Concrete measures for linkage of employment protection with the concession/incentive package offered to the entrepreneurs,

3) Strict enforcement of all basic labour laws without any exception or exemption and stringent punitive measures for violation of labour laws.

4) Universal social security cover for the unorganized sector workers without any restriction

5) Creation of a National Social Security Fund with adequate resources in line with the recommendation, of NCEUS and Parliamentary Standing Committees on Labour, Stoppage of disinvestment in Central and State PSUs, the Central Trade Unions also demand immediate action by the Govt. of India to en sure:-

6) No Contractorisatlon of work of permanent/perennial nature and payment of wages and benefits to the contract workers at the same rate as available to the regular workers of the Industry/establishment

7) Amendment of Minimum Wages Act to ensure universal coverage irrespective of the schedules and fixation of statutory minimum wage at not less than Rs 10,000/-,

8) Remove the ceilings on payment and eligibility of Bonus, Provident Fund; Increase the quantum of gratuity.

9) Scrap PFRDA Bill/New Pension Scheme; Ensure pension for all.

10) Compulsory registration of trade unions within a period of 45 days and immediate ratification of ILO conventions 67 and 96.

PART-B

1. Stop downsizing, outsourcing, contractorisation, coporatorisation and privatization of Governmental functions

2. Fill up all vacant posts and create posts on functional requirements

3. Revise wages of CGEs with effect from 1.1.2011 and every five years thereafter.

4. Regularize the GDS, daily rated workers, contingent and casual workers by brining about a definite scheme of regularization.

5. Remove restriction imposed on compassionate appointment ( end the discrimination on compassionate appointment between the Railway workers and other CGEs)

6. Stop the move to introduce the productivity linked wage system; Performance related pay; introduce PLB to in all Departments; remove the ceiling of emoluments for bonus computation.

7. Settle all items of anomalies (including the MACP related anomalies) raised in the National and Departmental Anomaly committees within a fixed time frame of two months; set up the anomaly committees in those Departments where it has not been set up till date with the Standing Committee members of the National Council; convene the meeting of the Departmental Council in all Ministries/Department once in three month as envisaged in the JCM Scheme

8. Make the right to strike a legal right and stop curtailment of T.U. rights

9. Implement all arbitration awards

10.Raise the interest rate for GPF. Revise the OTA and Night duty allowance and stitching and clothing rates of uniforms

11.Merge DA with Pay for all purposes including pension as and when the DA rates croses the 50% mark.

12.Vacate all Trade Union victimizations.

--
M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

2012-01-25T16:54:00.001+05:30

CONSTITUTION OF COMMITTEE FOR ORGANIZATIONAL

RESTRURCTURING IN DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

Copy of Postal Directorate No. 33-1/2011-PE-II dated 17.01.2012 on the above subject is reproduced below:

The Competent Authority is pleased to constitute a committee as detailed below:

(i) Sh. Ashutosh Tripathi, CPMG, MP Circle Chairman

(ii) Dr. Y.P. Rai, DDG (RB&Pig.) Member

(iii) Sh. Salim Haque,DDG(P) Member

(iv) Sh. V.P.Singh,DDG(Estt.) Member

(v) Sh. Manish Sinha, DDG(PAF) Member

(vi) Ms. Kalpana Rajsinghot, Director (Estt &DE) Member Secretary

2. The terms of reference for this committee are:

●To revisit the norms for creation of new Postal Division and Regions as wee as upgradation of Class II Divisions into Class I Divisions.

● To study the feasibility of organizational restricting of fields formations (Circle and below) keeping in view the emerging needs for India Post in new socio-economic environment.

● Review of norms for upgradation of Post Offices.

● To study the feasibility of strengthening / creation of Postal Assistants/ Sorting Assistants posts in view of increased need of System Administrators.

● Any other relevant issue as may be assigned by the Competent Authority later.

3. The time period of this Committee to submit its recommendations is three months.

Sd/- (Surender Kumar)

Asstt. Director General (Estt.)

M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

2012-01-25T16:19:00.001+05:30

POSTAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES

FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANIZATIONS

ALL INDIA POSTAL EXTRA DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES UNION

NATIONAL UNION OF GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS

NEW DELHI

No. ATG/JCA/2012 Dated : 25^th Jan 2012

Dear Comrades and Colleagues,

All Central Trade Unions e.g. INTUC,BMS,AITUC,CITU, HMS,AIUTUC,UTUC,LPF, SEWA and All Federations and Organizations of Central & State Government Employees Teachers, and Employees of Central & State Public Sector undertakings have decided to organize one day All India Strike on 28^th February-2012. The Postal JCA has decided to join the working class in its fight against anti-people & anti-working class policies of the Government. The tour programme of All India leaders is enclosed herewith for intensive campaign meetings at various stations. The Circle Secretaries and All India Office Bearers of the respective Circles will make arrangements to organize the meeting. General Membership of all unions should participate in the meeting.

Strike notice will be served to Secretary, Department of Posts on 10.02.2012 by JCA leaders. Lunch hour demonstration should be organized in front of all working places.

The Postal JCA Call upon the entirety of Postal , RMS and GDS employees to make the one day All India Strike 0n 28^th February, 2012 a grand success.

Thanking you,

Yours fraternally,

M. Krishnan D. Theagarajan

Secretary General Secretary General

(NFPE) (FNPO)

S.S. Mahadevaiah P.U. Murlidharan

General Secretary Genera Secretary

(GDS) (NUGDS)

K. V. Sridharan D. Kishan Rao

General Secretary, General Secretary,

AIPEU Group 'C' NAPE Group 'C'

Ishwar Singh Dabas T. N. Rahate

General Secretary General Secretary

Postmen, MTS & NAPE Postmen,

Group'D' MTS &Group 'D'

Giriraj Singh D. Theagarajan

General Secretary General Secretary

AIRMS & MMS EU R-3, FNPO

Group 'C'

P. Suresh A. H. Siddique

General Secretary General Secretary

AIRMS & MMS EU MG & R-4, FNPO

Group 'D'

Pranab Bhattacharjee O.P.Khanna
General Secretary General Secretary

AIPAOEU Admn. Emp. Association-

Group C & D FNPO

T. Satyanarayana H.L. Ramteke

General Secretary General Secretary

AIPAEA AIPAOA

S. Appanraj S. Sambandam

General Secretary General Secretary

AIPSBCOEA NASBCO

S. A. Raheem Pratha Pratim Ghorai

General Secretary General Secretary

AIPCWEA NUCWE

TOUR PROGRAMME OF ALL INDIA LEADERS

Circle

Place & Date

Name of the Leaders (Coms.)

Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad

01.02.2012

R. Seetha Lakshmi(NFPE),G.Shankar Goud (FNPO),P. Panduranga Rao (GDS)

Assam/North East

Guwahati

01.02.2012

T.N. Rahate (FNPO), S.P. Mukherjee (NFPE),

Dheeraj Kumar Chaliha (GDS)

Bihar

Patna

24.02.2012

D. Theagarajan (FNPO),R N Parashar (NFPE)

Subhash Prasad Sahu (GDS)

Chattisgarh

Raipur

01.02.2012

Satayanarayana (NFPE),I N Yadav (FNPO)

Narayan Chaudhary (GDS)

Delhi

01.02.2012

Giri Raj Singh (NFPE),O P Khanna (FNPO)

Rambir Singh (GDS)

Gujarat

Ahmedabad

01.02.2012

P Suresh (NFPE,C P Nayi (FNPO)

B M Jadeja (GDS)

Haryana

Ambala

01.02.2012

K.K. Sharma (NFPE),D Kishan Rao (FNPO)

Vijay Sharma (GDS)

Himachal Pradesh

Shimla

07.02.2012

T N Rahate (FNPO),Raj Kumar (NFPE)

Datta Ram (GDS)

Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu

01.02.2012

D.S. Chauhan (NFPE),O P Khanna (FNPO)

Yog Raj Sharma (GDS)

Jharkhand

Ranchi

07.02.2012

P. Suresh (NFPE),Gulam Mohd. Robahi(FNPO)

Madan Mohan Singh (GDS)

Karnataka

Bangalore

01.02.2012

S. Raghupathy (NFPE),D. Kishan Rao (FNPO)

B. V. Rao (GDS)

Kerala

Trivandrum

21.02.2012

M. Krishnan (NFPE),P.U. Murlidharan (GDS)

Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal

09.02.2012

I.S. Dabas(NFPE),Ashok Sharma (FNPO)

Mahendra Pratap Singh(GDS)

Maharashtra

Mumbai

01.02.2012

D.K. Rahate (NFPE,B.S. Kahasahade(FNPO)

D.N. Giri (GDS)

Orissa

Bhubaneshwar06.02.2012

D. Theagarajan (FNPO),K.V. Sridharan (NFPE)

Nirmal Singh (GDS)

Punjab

Chandigarh

06.02.2012

Giri Raj Singh (NFPE),Dharm Singh (FNPO)

Lakhvinder Pal Singh(GDS)

Rajasthan

Jaipur

15.02.2012

I.S. Dabas (NFPE),Ashok Sharma (FNPO)

Rajender Diwakar (GDS)

Tamil Nadu

Chennai

16.02.2012

D. Theagarajan (FNPO),K.V. Sridharan (NFPE)

M. Rajangam (GDS)

Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow

13.02.2012

R.N. Parashar (NFPE),A.H. Siddique (FNPO)

Promod Kumar Singh (GDS)

Uttarakhand

Dehradun

09.02.2012

T.N. Rahate (FNPO),Balwinder Singh (NFPE)

Chandrabhan Mehra (GDS)

West Bengal

Kolkata

08.02.2012

D. Theagarajan (FNPO),Pranab Bhattacharjee (NFPE),Bejoy Gopal Sur (GDS)

Note: All Meetings should take place as per schedule.

Circle Leaders should make necessary arrangements

--
M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

IMPORTANT ORDER FROM PA WING ON THE RECRUITMENT OF MTS - PRESSURIESE THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATIONS TO FOLLOW IT UP IMMEDIATELY

2012-01-25T16:09:00.003+05:30

CLICK HERE FOR THE ORDER

Minutes of the Postmen Committee dated - 16.01.2012

2012-01-25T15:11:00.004+05:30

Next meeting of the committee was held today - 25.01.2012 minutes will be published later. Final sitting of the committee will be held on 05.03.2012.

Enhancement of Various Allowances by 25%

2012-01-24T18:19:00.002+05:30

2012-01-24T14:52:00.001+05:30

MMS RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE

D.O.P. No. 01/01/2011-SR dated 20th January, 2012

Subject:- Secretary (P)`s meeting with Postal Joint Council of Action

(PJCA) held on 10.01.2012 and12.01.2012 -Item No. 6-constitution of a Committee for cadre restructuring of MMS Staff.

This has reference to minutes of Secretary (P)`s meeting dated 10.01.2012 and dated12.01.2012 with PJCA circulated vide communication No.8/15/2011 –SR dated16.01.2012 on the above mentioned subject.

1. As minuted under Para No.6 a Committee comprising the following is constituted to consider cadre restructuring of MMS Staff:

Ms Sandhya Rani PMG (BD) , Andhra Pradesh Circle –Chairman

Director (MV) Member –Official Side

Shri Giri Raj Singh Member –Staff Side

Shri D. Theagarajan Member –Staff Side

2. Committee will submit its report within three months from the date of formation.

Sd/-

(Subhash Chander)

Director (SR & Legal)

POSTAL POLICY

POSTAL POLICY: DRAFT AGENDA FOR ROUNDTABLE

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

--
M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

2012-01-23T16:25:00.001+05:30

JCM DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL MEETING

AS ASSURED DURING STRIKE DISCUSSION, DEPARTMENT OF POSTS HAS NOTIFIED THE JCM DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING ON 2^nd FEBRUARY 2012. DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON 10^thFEBRUARY-2012.

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M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

2012-01-23T11:34:00.002+05:30

CONFEDERATIONCIRCULAR No.1.

Dated: 21.01.2012

Dear Comrade,

"MAKE THE STRIKE ON 28^TH FEB. 2012 A GRAND SUCCESS'

ENSURE MASSIVE PARTICIPATION OF CG EMPLOYEES.

The members of the National Sectt. of the Confederation available at Delhi met today and decided to launch a campaign to elicit the full participation of Central Govt. Employees in the 28^th February, 2012 general strike being organized jointly by all the Trade Unions in the Country against the Government's Economic policies. It is decided that the National Sectt members must be the observers in the campaign meeting at various Stations. Appended to this Circular is a list of stations where the meetings are to be organized. The comrades whose names are indicated against each station will make arrangements for visiting those places on the specified dates. Arrangements for the stay of the visiting comrades will be made by the respective State Committees.

The Secretaries of the State Committee will convene a meeting of the members of the affiliates on the specified date. It must be ensured that the State/ Circle Executive members of each affiliate is present in the said meeting apart from other members. Ensure that large number of members attend the meeting. It must be made mandatory that the members of the Managing/Executive Committee do attend the meeting without fail.

We send herewith draft Strike notice addressed to the Cabinet Secretary, which would be submitted to him by the Confederation CHQ. Similar notices will be prepared and submitted by each affiliate to their heads of Department or Secretary to the concerned ministry as the case may be. On 10^th February, 2012 demonstrations will be organized in front of all Offices with full participation of all members and the concerned Secretary will hand over a copy of the notice submitted by the affiliates to their heads of Department. The affiliates will submit the notices on or before 5^th February, 2012. Confederation CHQ will serve the strike notice on the Cabinet Secretary on Ist February, 2012.

Apart from placing this Circular letter on our website we are sending it by post, the receipt of which may be acknowledged through an SMS to the following number:

K.K.N.Kutty-"98110 48303".

With greetings,

Yours fraternally,

(K.K.N.Kutty),Secretary General.

28^TH FEBRUARY 2012 STRIKE- CAMPAIGN PROGRAMME

TOUR PROGRAMME OF CHQ OFFICE BEARERS.

S.No. Place `Date Visiting Comrades from Confederation CHQ.

1. Trivandrum- 14.2.2012 KKN Kutty,M. Krishnan,

2. Chennai- 15.2.2012 KKN Kutty,K.V.Sridharan, M.Duraipandian, K.V.Jayaraj

3. Bangalore- 16.2.2012 KKN Kutty, R.Seethalakshmi, S.Mahadeviah,

4. Hyderabad- 17.2.2012 M.S Raja,Narasimhan, P.Suresh, S.Raghupathy, S.K.Humayun

5. Bhubaneswar-15.2.2012 M.S. Raja, Giriraj Singh,N.Somayya,

6. Patna 14.2.2012 K.Raghavendran, Pijush Roy,D.B. Mohanty.

7. Kolkata- 16.2.2012 S.K.Vyas, K. Raghavendran,Pijush Roy

8. Ranchi- 15.2.2012 K. Raghavendran, Pijush Roy,

9. Guwahati- 15.2.2012 Virgu Bhattacharya,Pranab Battacharya,

10. Lucknow- 13.2.2012 KP Rajagopal, R.N. Parashar

11. Kanpur- 14.2.2012 KP Rajagopal, R.N. Parashar

12. Allahabad 13.2.2012 MS Raja, Giriraj Singh,

13. Bhopal- 09.2.2012 MS Raja, KP Rajagopal, I.S.Dabas,

14. Jaipur- 10.2.2012 S.K Vyas, Giriraj Singh, R.N. Parashar

15. Chandigarh- 16.2.2012 KP Rajagopal, R.N.Parashar.

16. Shimla- 21.2.2012 MS Raja, R.N. Parashar

17. Mumbai- 14.2.2012 SK Vyas, AB Salunkhe,Dabas,D.K.Rahate, B.K.Chalke,

18. Nagpur - 08.2.2012 Vrigu Bhattacharya,D.K. Rahate, Nageswara Rao.

19. Delhi- 02.2.2012 SK Vyas, Vrigu Bhattacharya, Ashok Kanojia, Parasar, Giriraj Singh,I.S. Dabas.

20. Dehradun 07.2.2012 S.K. Vyas,Vikram Shah, Giriraj Singh.

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M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

2012-01-21T14:19:00.001+05:30

MEETING WITH MINISTER

2012-01-21T13:55:00.001+05:30

MEETING WITH MINISTER

Meeting with Sri. Sachin Pilot, Hon’ble Minister of State of Communications, was held today (21.01.2012) at 11.00 AM. Meeting lasted for 30 minutes. The staff side presented a memorandum to the Minister, containing the issues which needs Minister’s intervention. (See the copy published in the website). Minister agreed to examine each case on its merits and take early decision. The following issues were discussed with the Minister, in detail.

(i) Issues relating to Gramin Dak Sevaks

(ii) Issues relating to casual, Part-time, Contingent employees

(iii) Revision of overtime allowance

Regarding GDS issues like status, promotion etc. Minister assured to examine the cases in detail and taken a decision at the earliest. Regarding reduction of existing allowances of GDS, the Minister gave on the spot instructions to the Secretary, Department of Posts, to issue orders protecting the existing TRCA in full. Further regarding cash handling point Minister directed Secretary that it should be finalized before 31^st January 2012. He assured that the other issues like Bonus ceiling, providing norms for left out items etc. will also be given sympathetic consideration. Regarding casual labourers issues Minister gave direction to the Postal Board to expedite the orders. Minister further assured that he will definitely call for the files relating to the other items mentioned in the memorandum and an indepth examination of the issues will be made and decision taken early.

The staff side thanked the Minister for giving us an opportunity to present our cases in front of him. The staff side was represented by Com. M. Krishnan (S/G, NFPE), Sri. D. Theagarajan (S/G, FNPO), Com. K. V. Sridharan, (G/S, P3, NFPE), Com. L. D. Kaushik (P3, FNPO), Com. Ishwar Singh Dabas (G/S P4, NFPE) Com. Ashok Sharma (P4, FNPO), Com. Giriraj Singh (G/S, R3, NFPE), Com. Devendra Kumar, Com. Pawan Kumar (R3, FNPO), Com. P. Suresh (G/S, R4 NFPE), Com. Satish Chander (R4, FNPO), Com. Pranab Bhattacharjee (G/S, Admn. NFPE), Com. S. B. Yadav (AIPAEA), Com. O. P. Khanna (G/S AIPAOA), Com. S. S. Mahadevaiah (G/S AIPEDEU), Com. Gautam Das (Org. Secy., NUGDS), Com. R. N. Parashar (ASG, NFPE).

2012-01-21T13:06:00.001+05:30

JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES

FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANIZATIONS

ALL INDIA POSTAL EXTRA DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES UNION

NATIONAL UNION OF GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS

NEW DELHI

Ref: PJCA/GENL/2012 Dated – 21.01.2012

MEMORANDUM SUBMITTED TO SHRI SACHIN PILOT, HON’BLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON 21.01.2012

To,

SHRI SACHIN PILOT

Minister of State for

Communications & Information Technology

Government of India, New Delhi - 110003

Respected Sir,

We record our immense pleasure for the kind gesture of the Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications & I. T. for arranging an interview with the staff unions to discuss the pending issues.

We record our sincere thanks to the Hon’ble Minister and we assure our fullest cooperation in the improvement of service to public. We further desire to bring the following issues which are pending for a long to the kind notice of Hon’ble Minister requesting his kind intervention for the mitigation of the same.

1. Issue relating to Gramin Dak Sevaks

The following long pending issues of the three lakhs Gramin Dak Sevaks may kindly be considered favourably.

(a) Grant of civil servants status for all purposes.

(b) 25% outside quota recruitment in Postmen promotion may be withdrawn.

(d) Revision of tightened norms for cash handling etc.

(e) Stop reduction of existing allowance (TRCA) and grant full protection.

(f) Review of the tightened norms for compassionate appointment.

(g) Scraping of the newly notified “GDs Conduct and Engagement Rules” and restore previous “GDS Conduct and Employment Rules”.

(h) Counting of GDS service for pension on promotion to the post of postmen and Group ‘D’ (MTS).

2. Grant of Minimum Pay to the casual labourers working in postal department and regularization.

Despite crystal clear orders in existence to grant the minimum of Group ‘D’ Pay on pro-rata basis to the casual labourers as per the Sixth CPC report, it has not been extended so far to the casual, part-time, contingent employees working in the Postal department. There is an inordinate delay in releasing the orders. In all other departments pro-rata payment has already been made in the year 2008 itself. Notwithstanding the implementation of the recommendations of the committee on casual labour issues constituted by the Postal Board, it is requested to cause immediate orders to pay the minimum of the pay to the casual labourers w.e.f. 1.1.2006. Action may also be taken for regularization of the service of casual, part-time, contingent employees.

3. Regularization of RTP Services and ending the discrimination between the restwhile RTPs

(i) As per the Directorate letter dated 19.4.96, the implementation of the Ernakulam CAT judgment granting the past RTP service as regular service for all purposes was restricted only to the applicants of the O.A. This is against to the decisions of the various judicial pronouncements that the benefits should be extended to the similarly situated persons.

(ii) During 1970 to 1974, even the pre training services of certain officials engaged as postal clerk were regularized. The RTPs were trained and utilized full time in the clerical posts to manage all the works of the post office. They were recruited only under the Postal Assistant recruitment Rules and no separate recruitment rules were framed at this time.

(iii) The CAT, Chennai held that the services rendered by the ex RTPs at APS shall be counted as qualifying services for all purposes. The Chennai High Court, on appeal by the department has upheld the decision of the CAT in WP no 37117 to 37119 of 2002 and directed the department to extend the benefits. Based on this the service rendered by RTP was regularized for several APS RTPs.

(iv) In another case, the Apex court under Civil Appeal No.5739 of2005 filed by Sri M. Mathivanan, Postal Asst, Cuddalore division upheld the decision of extending the benefits and dismissed the appeal filed by the department with costs. Several APS RTPS were regularized based on this also.

(v) The Directorate has directed the Circle Heads to collect, compile and furnish details of ex-RTPs deputed to APS to consider for extending the benefits to all similarly situated persons. There after there is no action in this regard.

(vi) The Mumbai High Court has also delivered favourable judgment in this regard on 31.8.2010.

(vii) When the issue was earlier taken up through the Minister of State by our union, the department has called for the particulars about the RTPs from all circles vide its letter no 44-1/2011- SPB II dated 13.01.2011.

(ix) We are not demanding the wages for the past periods and only seeking the service be taken for promotion. This will not affect any one’s seniority since during 1983 to 1989, there was no recruitment due to ban in filling up of vacant posts. By construing their service, they will get their LSG and other promotions earlier which will not have any financial benefits to them since all of them, by that time will be in Pay Band II. If their services of RTP are taken for MACP, they will get some monetary benefits for which also there is no provision in the existing rules.

Since this will not have any financial implications, it is requested to kindly consider the same without sticking to the Apex Court judgment issued in 1986 in different context in this case by brushing side the bare facts of justification and other subsequent judgments.

4. Creation of System Administrators cadre & extend other facilities

A rapid modernisation takes place in the department and around 1872 crores have been allotted for further extension of modernization. To modernize the existing Post offices, the role of the existing System Administrators are laudable. They are working from dawn to dusk for the efficient functioning of Pos in computers. But for their active involvement, the modernization of Postal Services could not be possible without incurring any expenditure to the department in the initial stage. Most of the softwares were developed by these section of employees. Now the Department is stating that creation of system Administrator posts is not viable. We have already dropped the demand of creation of System Administrators which carry 5400 Grade Pay as there is no full time justification for such post. ‘System Assistant’ cadre with Grade Pay of Rs.4200/- is in existence in other Government departments. Similar kind of System Assistant cadre may please atleast be created in the department and all the existing personnel may please be absorbed in the existing vacancies since the role of these Technocrats are very much essential for the maintenance of computers & software.

5. Revision of OTA rates and stop recovery of OTA paid to the officials who are engaged compulsory on OTA overlooking the pay ceiling.

At present, over time Allowance is being paid at the rate of Rs.15.85 per hour which was fixed by the Fourth Pay Commission in 1987. There was to revision eventhough the committee of secretaries to look into the OTA issue has decided to continue the scheme of OTA without revising the rate of OTA. In the Railways the rate has already been revised. Further the pay ceiling as fixed by 4^th CPC as Rs. 2200/- P.M. has not also been revised. As per the new pay, almost all crossed the ceiling amount and they have been ordered to perform OTA compulsory and in many cases they have been charge sheeted for not performing OTA. The meager amounts paid at the rate of Rs. 15.85 has also been recovered subsequently. In all the departments, except Postal, the OTA rates have been revised.

It is therefore requested to kindly cause action to revise the OTA rates and waive the OTA amount already paid based on the duty performed due to unscientific application of OTA ceiling fixed by the 4^th CPC.

6. Grant of cash payment for uniforms and kit items for Postmen, Mailguard, MTS/Group ‘D’

At present the quantity of the uniform supplied is not good. Abnormal delay is also taking place. Action may be taken for cash payment for uniforms and kit items.

7. Delay in filling up of vacancies in all cadres especially in Postal civil wing and Postal Accounts and Postmen cadre.

(a) Eventhough Government has lifted ban on filling up of vacant posts in 2009 iteself, the recruitment process for filling up of vacant posts in civil wing and Postal Accounts are yet to be completed. Postmen posts are also lying vacant due to non-conducting examination. Action for filling up vacant posts in their cadres may also be expedited.

(b) Further it is requested to take action to revive all the 2/3^rd vacant posts kept in skeleton for the period from 2005 to 2008. In metro cities/sub urban areas additional justified Postmen post may be created. Action may also be taken to fill up all MTS posts.

8. Decentralisation of PLI/RPLI work

It is requested to roll back the decentralization of PLI/RPLI work.

9. Extend Apex court Judgement in the case of Relaxation of Recruitment Rules (RRR) candidates to all approved candidates awaiting absorption

It is requested to kindly extend the benefits already provided to RRR candidates of Tamilnadu circle to the similarly situated candidates, They are praying mercy and fair play from the Minister as they are being continuously engaged over 14 years and there is no chance for any employment at this stage.

10. Convening the 11^th Meeting of Postal Service Staff Welfare Board

The Hon’ble Minister of State for communication & IT has fixed to 11^th meeting of postal services Staff Welfare Board on 05.04.2011 for discussions on 27 items in the agenda which was subsequently postponed. Almost all the items placed in the agenda are pertaining to the welfare of the staff. We request the Hon’ble Minister to convene the meeting and decide the items as notified in the agenda as welfare measure to Postal staff.

11. Counting of Special pay to PO & RMS Accountants on TBOP promotion

For implementation of High Court, Karnataka judgment in W.P. No. 7593/2003 dt. 18.11.2010 on this issue, the Ministry of Law has opined that this is not a fit case by way of filing SLP before Apex Court. However, the Directorate has sought the opinion from all circles about filing SLP against Karnataka High Court orders. A kind attention is drawn to order 1 of Appendix 8 of FR & SR 1 which is stated inter alia: -

“The Special Pay would henceforth be termed as Special Allowance as recommended by 5^th CPC in para 109.5 of the report and would be granted as hitherto fore subject to same conditions as are stipulated in FR 9 (25)”

(Dept of per & Trg OM No. 4/4/97-Estt (Pay II) dt. 22.4.1998)

The Karnataka High Court has upheld the order of Ministry of Personnel granting special Allowance subject to the same conditions of special pay vide FR 9 (25). In the Draft memo circulated by Directorate to all Heads of Circles seeking their opinion, the following are not reflecting the facts of the case.

i) In para 6, 3^rd line it has been mentioned that “special pay having been converted into special Allowance” ….. Whereas in Government order, “as per recommendations of 5^th CPC, special pay has been termed as Special Allowance.”

ii) In para 6, 9^th line, it has been mentioned that “Payment of special pay was completely stopped,” – but the stoppage of special pay was not accepted by Govt. As per Vth CPC recommendations, the Special pay is now termed as Special Allowance and would be granted as hitherto are subject to same conditions as are stipulated in FR 9 (25)

Under these circumstances, it is not fair to move with SLP in this case as the DOPT vide its OM dated 22.04.1998 clearly stipulated that the special pay was now termed as special allowance subject to the same condition and as such the problem of pay fixation by taking Special Allowance can be sorted out.

It is therefore requested to kindly implement Karnataka High Court decision to all the similarly situated officials and render justice to the aggrieved officials.

12. Recovery of alleged overpayment of pay and allowances to postman on account of fixation from the officials of Accounts branches of HPOs

The drawing & disbursing officers should not be made as scapegoats in this case. According to Rule 87 of P&T FHB Vol I, any excess payment can be recovered at any time. The Apex Court also confirmed that any excess paid due to administrative mistake, there is no rule which prohibits such recovery (Udaysankaran Vs. Union of India JT 1996 (4) SC). The most pertinent point is that the Inspection Parties of ICI and Audit have approved and certified such drawal in many places. There was confusion in interpreting the orders then for which Group C officials are becoming the victims.

On 13.1.09 The Secretary (P) assured to reconsider the issue and ensure no recovery on part of APM Accounts & Accountants. The Secretary observed as unfortunate in the case of Rule 14 initiated charges on the date of superannuation of Sri. V. V. Nargida, APM, Accounts Pune city as he did not pay Rs.727671.61 towards contributory factor for excess drawal to postmen on implementation of 5^th CPC orders.

Instead of filing SLP against the decision of the principal CAT, the department has resorted to imposing recovery on APM Accounts and Accountants for the excess drawal resultantly, many officials were charge sheeted and lakhs of rupees is being ordered as recovery. This is totally unjust and against to the natural justice. The Secretary during the talks held on 10.01.2012 has agreed to consider the issue on humanitarian angle.

It is therefore requested to kindly protect the innocent officials from the recoveries arbitrarily imposed in many circles.

13. Denial of three MACP benefits to the Promotees in the Department of Posts

As the promotion to Postal Assistant acquired by writing competitive examination is equated with one MACP promotion, the senior promotees even after acquiring 30 years of service in Postal Assistant cadre could not get the benefits of Rs.4600/- Grade Pay under MACP, where as their juniors are reaching the benefits without any hurdle.

Similarly the Group ‘D’ promoted to Postmen and then appeared for Postal Assistant examination and becoming Postal Assistant could avail only upto Rs.2800 Grade Pay whereas he was earlier availed 4200 Grade Pay under the BCR Scheme. This has caused a resentment among the postal employees and the officials may be discouraged in writing promotional examination if this anomaly is not sorted out. It is requested to kindly consider that in the case of promotees, if they completed 10 years service in the cadre continuously they shall be accorded MACP promotion with next grade Pay.

Further application of bench mark shall be deleted upto pay band II levels as in the Postal there is no provision of review of C. R. entries at divisional level and whatever be the entry made by the divisional superintendent, it becomes final. It is requested to consider deletion of bench mark application in case of officials up to pay band II level in the Department of Post.

14. Stop harassing staff on Contributory factors for simple and flimpsy reasons by misusing the provision of unbecoming of Govt. servant’ deviating the rules contained in Volume II, FHB etc.

The Directorate guidelines issued vide letter No. 6/8/59-Disc dt. 09.7.1959, 25/44/60-Disc dt. 30.11.60 and 15-9/74-INV dt. 10.02.75 and subsequent orders are being violated and the officials are being proceeded under contributory negligence factors on flimpsy reasons and awarded with huge recoveries. The provisions contained in Rule 106,107,108 & 111 of Postal volume III and the provisions of honest errors can be condoned contained in Rule 204 A (1) Vol. II and the provision of Rule 58, Appendix 4 of FHB Vol. I in dealing of recovery have been totally ignored and sidelined.

The main intention of the Govt. while deciding the degree of an officer’s pecuniary liability , it will be necessary to look not only to the circumstances on the cases but also to the financial circumstances of the officer since it should be recognized that the tendency should not be such as to impair his future efficiency.

We placed this item in the Departmental Council for issuing proper guidelines in deciding, such cases. But it is constrained that the orders issued vide letter No. 14013/03/2010 – VP dt. 22.06.2011 does no mention about all the above said provisions and not a speaking one. Resultantly no one is showing any cognizance to such clarification and innocents are being harassed continuously.

In many cases, the officials at the verge of retirement are being charge sheeted and amount recovered making them as scope goats – The real culprit and main offender become scot free. The main offenders are being dealt with casually. In many places instead of initiating action to recover the amount from the depositors in respect of minus balances, straightaway charge sheets are being issued to recover the amount. The contributory negligence provisions is being misused as a tool against the innocent employees.

It is therefore requested to direct the department to kindly cause appropriate instructions by citing all the above said orders on the subject and to avoid misuse of the provisions.

We seek the intervention of benign Hon’ble Minister of State on the above said items for the immediate settlement of these problems for which we will ever be grateful.

We assure our fullest cooperation in the improvement of service and providing better customer satisfaction to the public.

2012-01-21T11:14:00.001+05:30

MEETING WITH MINISTER

AS ASSURED BY SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF POSTS, THE MEETING OF SHRI SACHIN PILOT MINISTER OF STATES FOR COMMUNICATIONS (HOLDING CHARGE OF POSTAL) WITH JCA LEADERS WILL BE HELD TODAY (21^stJANUARY, SATURDAY) 10.30 A.M. AT NEW DELHI. SOME SELECTED ITEMS WILL BE DISCUSSED

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M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

2012-01-20T11:54:00.001+05:30

ORDERS ON STRIKE CHARTER OF DEMANDS

●Tenure Posting of officials in single handed & double handed post offices – Preventive Vigilance Measure.

D.G. Posts No. 8-4/2005-Inv dated 12^th January, 2012.

Instructions were issued vide this letter of even No. dated 22.9.2005 to the effect that officials who have been posted as SPM /PA in single handed or double handed Post Offices irrespective of period of posting/completion of tenure should not be posted back to the same office after a break as is being done now. In other words officials of single handed and double handed post offices can have only one posting in such offices during their service period. The letter however vested powers personally with the CPMG/PMG for relaxation of the provisions only in respect of double handed post offices in a specific case if warranted by exceptional administrative exigencies.

2. For quite some time past, this office has been receiving reports/representations expressing difficulties faced in the implementation of these instructions in respect of single handed SOs. As such it has been decided that the powers of the CPMsG/PMsG for relaxation in respect of double handed SOs if warranted by exceptional administrative exigencies would be applicable in respect of single handed SOs also.

3. This issues with approval of Secretary (Posts).

● Grant of Travelling & daily allowance to mail overseers in place of night halt allowance-reg

D.G. Posts F. No. I-o2/2012-PAP dated 17^th January, 2012.

The undersigned is directed to say that the issue of granting full travelling and daily allowances to the Mail Overseers in this Department has been under consideration of a Committee on special Allowances, headed by Shri Santosh Gauriar, Chief Postmaster General, Madhya Pradesh Circle.

2. The recommendations of the Committee have been examined in consultation with the Integrated Finance Wing of the Department and the Competent Authority is pleased to accept the recommendations as below:

(i) The Mail Overseers will be entitled to normal Travelling and Daily allowances for their journeys beyond Eight Kilometers from their Headquarter Stations and reimbursement of Actual Travelling Expenses for their journeys with the sphere of Eight Kilometers from their Headquarter Stations, in accordance with the Fundamental and Supplementary Rules(Part-II TA Rules)

(ii) The existing Night Halt Allowance payable to the Mail Overseers is ordered to be withdrawn with immediate effect.

3. These orders shall take effect from the date of their issue. Expenditure on the TA and DA of the Mail Overseers shall be debited to the normal Travelling Allowance Expenditure Head of the concerned Units/Divisions and be met from their sanctioned grants.

4. This has been vetted by the Departmental IFW vide their Diary No. 21/FA/12/CS dated 17.1.2012.

● Grant of Cycle maintenance allowance to postmen-Regarding.

D.G. Posts F. No. 1-02/2012-PAP dated 17^th January, 2012.

The undersigned is directed to say that the issue of grant of Cycle Maintenance Allowance to Postmen without any limitations of distance of their beats has been under consideration of a Committee on special Allowance, headed by Shri Santosh Gauriar, Chief Postmaster General, Madhya Pradesh Circle.

2. The recommendations of the Committee have been examined in consultation with the Integrated Finance Wing of the Department and the Competent Authority is please to approve that all the postmen, who are utilizing cycles for delivery of mails, be granted Cycle Maintenance Allowance without any distance criteria, after due approval of the Divisional Heads concerned subject to satisfaction of prescribed conditions. This will be further subject to strict adherence to the instructions on rotation of postmen beats.

3. These orders shall take effect from the date of their issue.

4. This has been vetted by the Departmental IFW vide their Diary No. 20/FA/12/CS dated 17.1.2012.

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M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

2012-01-19T12:24:00.003+05:30

POSTAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES

FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANIZATIONS

ALL INDIA POSTAL EXTRA DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES UNION

NATIONAL UNION OF GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS

NEW DELHI

ALL INDIA STRIKE ON 28.02.2012

JOINT CALL OF ALL CENTRAL TRADE UNIONS & FEDERATIONS

INTUC, BMS, AITUC, CITU, HMS, AIUTUC, AICCTU, UTUC, TUCC, LPF, SEWA

AGAINST THE ANTI WORKING CLASS POLICIES OF THE GOVERNMENT

POSTAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION

(NFPE, FNPO, AIPEDEU & NUGDS)

UNANIMOUSLY DECIDED TO JOIN THE

HISTORIC STRIKE ON 28.02.2012

Dear Comrades and Collegues,

The attack on Postal and RMS Employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks is mainly due to the policy of the Government against which all the Central Trade unions and Federations are jointly fighting. We as Postal workers, it is our duty to join the working class in its fight against the anti-labour policies of the Government. The Central JCA (NFPE, FNPO, AIPEDEU, NUGDS) calls upon the entire Postal and RMS employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks to conduct intensive preparations for making the 28^th February 2012 All India Strike a complete success. Strike notice will served by the Central JCA to the Secretary, Department of Posts.

With fraternal greetings,

Yours Sincerely,

M. Krishnan D. Theagarajan

Secretary General (NFPE) Secretary General(FNPO)

S.S. Mahadevaiah P.U. Murlidharan

General Secretary (GDS) Genera Secretary(NUGDS)

K. V. Sridharan D. Kishan Rao

General Secretary, General Secretary,

AIPEU Group 'C' NAPE Group 'C'

Ishwar Singh Dabas T. N. Rahate

General Secretary General Secretary

Postmen, MTS & Group 'D' NAPE Postmen, MTS &

Group 'D'

Giriraj Singh D. Theagarajan

General Secretary General Secretary

AIRMS & MMS EU Group 'C' R-3, FNPO

P. Suresh A. H. Siddique

General Secretary General Secretary

AIRMS & MMS EU MG & Group 'D' R-4, FNPO

Pranab Bhattacharjee O.P.Khanna
General Secretary General Secretary

AIPAOEU Group C & D Admn. Emp. Association- FNPO

T. Satyanarayana H.L. Ramteke

General Secretary General Secretary

AIPAEA AIPAOA

S. Appanraj S. Sambandam

General Secretary General Secretary

AIPSBCOEA NASBC

S. A. Raheem Pratha Pratim Ghorai

General Secretary General Secretary

AIPCWEA NUCWE

TOUR PROGRAMME OF ALL INDIA LEADERS

Circle

Name of Leaders (Coms.)

Circle

Name of Leaders (Coms.)

Andhra Pradesh

R. Seetha Lakshmi(NFPE)

G. Shankar Goud (FNPO)

P. Panduranga Rao (GDS)

Kerala

M. Krishnan (NFPE)

P.U. Murlidharan(GDS)

Assam/North East

T.N. Rahate (FNPO)

S.P. Mukherjee (NFPE)

Dheeraj Kumar Chaliha (GDS)

Madhya Pradesh

I.S. Dabas(NFPE)

Ashok Sharma (FNPO)

Mahendra Pratap Singh(GDS)

Bihar

D. Theagarajan (FNPO)

R N Parashar (NFPE)

Subhash Prasad Sahu (GDS)

Maharashtra

D.K. Rahate (NFPE

B.S. Kahasahade(FNPO)

D.N. Giri (GDS)

Chattisgarh

Satayanarayana (NFPE)

I N Yadav (FNPO)

Narayan Chaudhary (GDS)

Orissa

D. Theagarajan (FNPO)

K.V. Sridharan (NFPE)

Nirmal Singh (GDS)

Delhi

Giri Raj Singh (NFPE)

O P Khanna (FNPO)

Rambir Singh (GDS)

Punjab

Giri Raj Singh (NFPE)

Dharm Singh (FNPO)

Lakhvinder Pal Singh(GDS)

Gujarat

P Suresh (NFPE

C P Nayi (FNPO)

B M Jadeja (GDS)

Rajasthan

I.S. Dabas (NFPE)

Ashok Sharma (FNPO)

Rajender Diwakar (GDS)

Haryana

K.K. Sharma (NFPE)

D Kishan Rao (FNPO)

Vijay Sharma (GDS)

Tamil Nadu

D. Theagarajan (FNPO)

K.V. Sridharan (NFPE)

M. Rajangam (GDS)

Himachal Pradesh

T N Rahate (FNPO)

Raj Kumar (NFPE)

Datta Ram (GDS)

Uttar Pradesh

R.N. Parashar (NFPE)

A.H. Siddique (FNPO)

Promod Kumar Singh (GDS)

Jammu & Kashmir

D.S. Chauhan (NFPE)

O P Khanna (FNPO)

Yog Raj Sharma (GDS)

Uttarakhand

T.N. Rahate (FNPO)

Balwinder Singh (NFPE)

Chandrabhan Mehra (GDS)

Jharkhand

P. Suresh (NFPE)

Gulam Mohd. Robahi(FNPO)

Madan Mohan Singh (GDS)

West Bengal

D. Theagarajan (FNPO)

Pranab Bhattacharjee (NFPE)

Bejoy Gopal Sur (GDS)

Karnataka

S. Raghupathy (NFPE)

D. Kishan Rao (FNPO)

B. V. Rao (GDS)

Note: The venue and date of meeting will decided by mutual consultation of All India /Circle leaders concerned.

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M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

POSTAL JCA CIRCULAR

2012-01-19T11:41:00.004+05:30

2012-01-19T11:27:00.003+05:30

MINUTES OF THE MEETING TAKEN BY SECRETARY (POSTS) /POSTAL SERVICES BOARDWITH THE POSTAL JCA ON 10.01.2012 & 12.01.2012. {CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS}

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M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

2012-01-19T11:27:00.001+05:30

MOBILIZE ALL CG EMPLOYEES IN 28TH FEBRUARY STRIKE TO ACHIEVE VICTORY AGAINST THE ATTACKS OF LIBERALISATION

HISTORICAL STRIKE CALL BY THE UNITED INDIAN WORKING CLASS

CONFEDERATION CALLS UPON TO MAKE 28th FEBRUARY 2012 STRIKE A GRAND SUCCESS

28th FEBRUARY STRIKE IS THE EVER LARGEST UNITED STRIKE ORGANIZED BY THE INDIAN WORKING CLASS

ALL ELEVEN TRADE UNION CENTRES VIZ., BMS - INTUC - AITUC - HMS - CITU AIUTUC - AICCTU - UTUC - TUCC - LPF - SEWA – and several Public Sector Organizations including the employees of Banks, Insurance, Telecommunications, State Government Employees, Teachers Organisations and Central Government Employees under the leadership of Confederation and Defense employees led by the AIDEF are unitedly organising this historical strike against the policies of retrograde liberalization that are attacking the interests of workers and employees.

Confederation Headquarters is confident that the role of CG Employees and Workers will be historic in this strike since greater unity of CG Employees is being reported like that of the Postal Department wherein the NFPE – FNPO – AIPEDEU – NUGDS have come together on a single platform to mobilize the entirety of Postal employees on 28th February Strike.

Confederation Headquarters calls upon all affiliated organisations and State Committees to take extensive measures for the intensive preparation for a total strike on 28th February, 2012 IN LINE WITH THE DECISIONS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING.

KKN Kutty

Secretary General

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M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

2012-01-14T17:55:00.001+05:30

NFPE * FNPO * AIPEDEU * NUGDS

ALL INDIA STRIKE ON 28.02.2012

JOINT CALL OF ALL CENTRAL TRADE UNIONS & FEDERATIONS

INTUC, BMS, AITUC, CITU, HMS, AIUTUC, AICCTU, UTUC, TUCC, LPF, SEWA

AGAINST THE ANTI WORKING CLASS POLICIES OF THE GOVERNMENT

POSTAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION

NFPE * FNPO * AIPEDEU * NUGDS

UNANIMOUSLY DECIDED TO JOIN THE

HISTORIC STRIKE ON 28.02.2012

2012-01-14T16:08:00.002+05:30

JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES

FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANIZATIONS

ALL INDIA POSTAL EXTRA DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES UNION

NATIONAL UNION OF GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS

NEW DELHI

INDEFINITE STRIKE CALLED OFF

SETTLEMENT REACHED AFTER FIVE ROUND DISCUSSIONS WITH POSTAL BOARD

· NO CLOSURE OF L2 OFFICES IN RMS FOR THREE YEARS.

· POST OFFICES ONLY RELOCATION. NO MERGER.

· ON SOME ITEMS LIKE GDS ISSUES OTA REVISION ETC DISCUSSION WILL BE ARRABGD WITH MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS SHORTLY.

· OVERALL SETTLEMENT GOOD.

· READ THE MINUTES BELOW AND OFFER YOUR COMMENTS.

Minutes of the meeting taken by Secretary (Posts) with Postal Joint Council of Action (JCA) on 10.01.2012, 12.01.2012 & 13.01.2012 on the charter of demands served with notice of indefinite strike with effect from 17.01.2012

In continuation of the meetings taken by respective Members of the Postal Services Boards on 27.12.2011 with the Postal Joint Council of Action (JCA) and to review the follow up action taken on various issues raised in the charter of demands, Secretary (Posts) took a meeting on 10.01.2012 starting at 11.00 Hrs in Dak Bhawan. A list of officers and officer bearers/members of JCA who attended the meeting may be seen at Annexure-1. The meeting started with welcome address of Secretary (Posts) and thereafter the issues raised in the charter of demands were taken up and the gist of discussions held during the course of the meeting is as follows.

1 (a) Mail Network Optimization Project

Attention of the staff side was drawn to the relevant part of the minutes of the meeting taken with JCA on 27.12.2011. Besides, with reference to the concern expressed by the staff side in the matter of high percentage of “Returned to Sender” (RTS) mail under Speed Post BNPL scheme, the staff side was informed that the existing provisions of the IPO Act do not confer any authority on the Department to charge from the customer in RTS cases. However the new tool under the project has enabled the Department realize the high instances of RTS mail and take up the issue with such customers. It was also informed that in order to address the problems relating to back routing of Speed Post, recently 21 new intra- Circle hubs have been created.

With respect to the proposed network redesign for the first class mail in terms of L1 and L2 mail offices, the Chairperson informed that the Project seeks to streamline core mail operations, expedite processing of mail and increase mail and parcel traffic. The Chairperson assured that L2 mail offices will not be closed for the next three years. L2 mail offices in metro cities (other than those in Delhi & Kolkata where AMPCs are under installation), will not be closed for the next two years. When AMPCs will be installed in these cities, the matter relating to consolidation of mail offices will be discussed with the staff Side. The staff side expressed its reservations about the proposed implementation plan for First Class mail in terms of its impact on closure of mail offices and transfer of staff. On the issue of change of administrative jurisdiction over Speed Post Centres/Sorting Hubs, the staff side was informed that instructions were issued to the circles earlier in this regard. From the report received from 20 circles, it is ascertained that 53 out of 87 Sorting Hubs are already functioning under the administrative control of an RMS Division. Proposal for change in administrative jurisdiction from Postal to RMS Division has been received from MP circle in case of two Sorting Hubs, which will be examined.

Minutes of the meeting dated 27.12.2011

Following issues were discussed in the meeting:

(i) Member (O) as Chairman explained that we need to constantly develop and improve our services. Staff side also supported and said that they are not against modernization of the department.

(ii) The Chairman agreed with the staff side that Heads of circles should honour the decision taken at apex level. He reiterated that the department doesn't want to close or change the public interface and sorting will be done by RMS staff.

(iii) Staff Side raised a number of issues of Maharashtra Circle. Since it was not possible to discuss the issues related to only one circle, it was decided to hold a separate meeting on the issues pertaining to Maharashtra Circle, some time later.

(iv) The Staff side expressed their apprehension about the implementation of network redesign for first class mail saying the L-2 mail offices will have very little mail to process and may lead to closure of these offices in future. They also expressed their apprehension that in urban areas and especially metro cities the merger may lead to closure of RMS Divisions. It was explained to the staff side that the Department would like to implement the new network design for first class mail with further assurance that no L-2 mail office will be closed till the completion of the MNOP Project. It was further assured that no staff will be transferred from one city to another unless some officials are themselves willing to move to bigger stations. It was also assured to staff side that the merger of mail offices will be put on hold in Mumbai and Chennai till the new sorting machines are in place.

(v) It was also informed that for the mail offices under the revised network, the Department is going to train the officials of the RMS to handle the new business . Training will also be given in areas of investigation of frauds and monitoring of frauds. It was also assured that in case the new network leads to any back routing of mail, the Department would be open to reassess the arrangements based on the volume of mail that is being back routed.

(vi) The Staff side pointed out that the orders issued by the Directorate vide No. 6-5/2011-D dated 20.10.2011 regarding the administrative control over speed post centres/sorting Hubs have not been implemented by the Circles.

(vii)The Chairman assured that Heads of Circles would be reminded to submit their compliance report on Directorate O.M. dated 20.10.2011 within a week's time. The same will also be monitored through Video Conference. It was decided to discuss this issue with Heads of Circles in the VC scheduled to be held on 12.01.2012.

(viii)Instructions regarding putting in complete address of the addressee in the system at the booking point have already been issued , but the same are not being followed in many circles. It was assured to reiterate the instructions.

(ix) The Chairman agreed for providing department transportation for the staff deployed at AMPC, Delhi to and from Dhaula Kuan. Suitable instructions have already been issued. to CPMG Delhi Circle.

1 (b) Closure/merger of Post offices

The staff side drew attention of the Chairperson to the variance that existed between what was minuted as a result of discussions held in June/July 2011 and what has been circulated amongst the Heads of Circle vide letter No. 40-6/2011-PLG(Pt.) dated 25.08.2011. The Contention of the staff side was that merger of a post office with another post office actually tantamount to closure of Post office to which they cannot agree. The matter regarding rationalization of Postal network was discussed. Staff side agreed that post offices may be shifted in cases of litigation and poor condition of buildings. Staff side also agreed that closure of post office should be accompanied by simultaneous relocation of the same to other areas. However, the staff side stated that there should not be temporary merger of Post offices. The matter was discussed and it was agreed that there was a need for rationalization of postal network instead of resorting to temporary merger of post offices, Circles will identify areas where new post offices are required and would also identify post offices that do not meet the norms and do not have sufficient work. Circles will submit a report to the Directorate for examination.

2(a) Grant of Central Civil Servants status to Gramin Dak Sevaks

Attention of the staff side was drawn to relevant portion of the minutes of the meeting held on 27.12.2011. In the matter of scrapping the new recruitment rules for promotion of Postmen, the staff side was explained the view point of Department of Personnel and Training regarding prescribing some minimum quota of direct recruitment element, all recruitments to be made at the level of either MTS or Postmen, and was asked to give suggestions in the light of the above for further consideration by the Department.

2(a) Grant of Central Government Civil Service Status to Gramin Dak Sevaks

Minutes dated 27.12.2011

The staff side was apprised of the background of instruction of EDA/GDS system in the Department of Posts, especially in the context of their conditions of engagement which are totally different from regular Government employees. Special mention was made about their part time nature of work and the additional source of income which were the basic conditions for their engagement. While commending the role of Garmin Dak Sevaks in the functioning of Department of Posts, Member (Personnel) as Chairperson of the committee explained to the staff side the improvements which have taken place in their engagement conditions over the years.

Minutes dated 10.01.2012

2 (b) In the matter of enhancement of bonus ceiling Gramin Dak Sevaks to Rs.3500/- the staff side was apprised of the position as reflected in the minutes of the meeting held on 27.12.2011. It was further made clear that as per decision taken in the meeting held with the staff side earlier, the matter was examined in consultation with Integrated Finance Wing where it failed to find favour.

2 (c) The issue of withdrawal of upward change in norms for cash handling etc. was decided to be relooked into, as per minutes of the meeting held on 27.12.2011. Further the issue of stopping reduction of TRCA in case of reduction of work load will be reviewed in the light of decision taken on the issue of norms for cash handling.

Note: - Minutes dated 27.12.2011

2(e) Withdrawal of tightened norms for cash handling

The Chairperson agreed to have a relook into the matter.

(NB: The basic issues such as Civil servant status, Bonus etc. will be further discussed in the Minister’s meeting)

2 (d) Compassionate appointment of GDS

The System of awarding marks for making compassionate appointment in case of GDS will be examined in the light of the proposal given by the staff side.

2 (c) Filling up of GDs Mailmen posts in RMS

As recorded in the minutes of the meeting held on 27.12.2011 the feasibility of redeployment of mail men posts in new areas eg. Employment in IAP areas will be examined.

The Staff side desired the following issues to be examined:

(a) supply of chappal (b) repairs/replacement of fans (c) review of cash conveyance allowance. It was agreed to look into these.

3. Revision of wages of casual labourers

The staff side was apprised that a committee had been constituted under the Chairpersonship of CPMG Assam Circle to look into the issues pertaining to casual labourers and it is likely to submit its report shortly. The staff side was advised to give additional inputs, if any, to the Committee which would be taken into account while finalizing the recommendations.

4. Revision of OTA rates

As recorded in the minutes of the meeting held on 27.12.2011, it was decided to examine the proposal keeping in view the OTA rates that are being observed in the Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Defence. The operational requirements of the Department were highlighted by the staff side which were duly appreciated during the discussions. In the matter of punishment of officials due to non performance of OTA duty, earlier instructions of the Department were reiterated on 09.01.2012 and the staff side was supplied a copy of it.

5. Implementation of assurance made on 12.07.2011

The following issues were discussed in the meeting:

(a) Counting of special pay to PO and RMS accountants by implementation of judgment of High Court of Karnataka.

The judgment of High Court of Karnataka in the matter of treating special allowance for fixation of pay etc. was quoted by the staff side with a request not to file an SLP in the matter particularly when the Ministry of Law and Justice opined against it. The staff side was informed on the action taken in the matter in the form of calling for relevant information from the circles to be examined in consultation with the Integrated Finance wing.

(b) Restriction on tenure posting in single/double handed Post offices.

The Staff side was informed that an order relaxing the restriction in the matter referred to above is under issue.

(c) Grant of Special allowance to unqualified Accountants.

It was informed that instructions already exist on the subject which would be got reiterated.

(d) Protection of pay of defunct PO and RMS Accountants

The Staff side requested to extension of benefits as decided in the case of Natha Singh, Punjab Circle. It was agreed to circulate the clarification given to Punjab Circle to the remaining circles also.

(e) Discontinue the fidelity Bond to SPM/Treasurers

The matter will be looked into.

(f) Arbitrary and forcible allotment of staff quarter

The view point of the staff side was well taken. It was informed that the information regarding vacant staff quarters lying in various circles had been called for in the light of which policy guidelines will be formulated covering inter alia forcible allotment of quarter including post attached quarters especially where such post attached quarters is outside the premises of the post office building, as pointed out by the staff side.

(g) Non supply of balance statement every year to officials covered under NPS.

The contention of the staff side was that the issuing of the balance statement to officials covered under New Pension Scheme was not being attended to with the result that they are not aware of details of their credits etc. The staff side also mentioned that in the earlier meeting, the Department made a commitment to start issuing balance sheet by 31.03.2011. In this context, the staff side was apprised of the issue of password to the members of the scheme which would be enable them to approach the main server for this purpose. Further instructions will also be issued for issue of balance statements to all members of the scheme.

(h) Enhancement of financial powers LSG, HSG II and HSG I

The matter is under examination.

(i) Recovery of over payment on account fixation of pay, and allowances to Postmen/bonus to GDSs

The view point of staff side was that recovery should not be made from the salary of APM Accounts/Accountants due to over payment made to Postmen in the process of implementation of Fifth Pay Commission recommendations. The Staff side however contended that the Department should have filed an SLP against the judgment of High Court to avoid making recoveries from the salary of APM Accounts/Accountants. Stressing on the point of making recoveries from Postmen’s salary who got over paid, it was stated that in case it was not possible, the excess paid amount should be got written off.

The Staff side apprised the Secretary that huge amounts are being recovered from Accountants/APM Accounts and, therefore, requested her to decide the cases from humanitarian angle. Secretary assured that the matter will be examined in Directorate.

(j) Honorarium for invigilators engaged in Departmental Examinations

The matter is already under process for considering enhancing the honorarium.

(k) Allowing the physically handicapped candidates for appearing in IPOs examinations

The Staff side was informed that the matter has been taken up with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment the nodal Ministry for the purpose. All information required by the nodal Ministry has been supplied and the matter is being favourably considered.

(l) Grant of cash handling allowance to PO Treasurers at par with Cashiers and the grant of allowance to all irrespective of their position in MACP

The matter regarding bringing Treasurers at par with Cashiers will be examined. As regards payment of cash allowance to Treasurers irrespective of benefit extended under MACP, the issue has been the subject matter of a Committee appointed for examination of various allowances in the Department and report of the committee is under examination.

(m) Holding of Department council (JCM) meetings.

The staff side was assured of holding of timely Departmental Council (JCM) and periodical meetings. It was decided that the meetings would be held regularly beginning from February 2012. The Staff side made a suggestions for having a standing committee meeting before holding of the Departmental Council meeting and the suggestion was agreed to. The meeting of the standing committee will be held prior to the Department Council meeting (JCM).

6. Immediate finalization of cadre restructuring

As recorded in the minutes of the meeting held on 27.12.2011 the proposal is under consideration of a Committee under the Chairmanship of DDG (P). The staff side expressed their concern about undue delay in finalization of the proposal on which the Chairperson desired finalization of this process by 31^st March 2012. It was assured that the time lines would be adhered to. As regard restructuring of Postal Accounts officials, it was informed that the proposal was cleared by JS&FA and stands referred to Secretary (Posts). It was also decided to have separate committee under the Charipersonship of Ms. Sandhya Rani, PMG (BD), Andhra Pradesh Circle with Director (MV) as the other official member and S/Shri Giriraj Singh and D. Theagarajan as staff side members, to consider cadre restructuring of MMS Staff. The Committee will submit its report within three months from the date of formation.

7. Decentralisation of PLI/RPLI

The staff side was explained in detail about the competition being faced by the Department in the field of PLI/RPLI and the benefits to be derived by decentralizing the functions. The staff side expressed apprehension about relocation of staff due to the process of decentralization. Member (PLI) explained as to how the role of DPLI was going to be redefined by making the job more productive and the fact that job description for each category of staff had been worked out and the staff of PLI will play an important role in increasing the business and providing after sale service. The request of the staff side to permit the Circle/Regional Office branch of PLI to accept, process and service the policies relating to their Headquarter cities where they were located was accepted to.

The issue relating to payment of incentive though not discussed in the meeting will be examined by CGM PLI as it form a part of Charter of Demands.

8. Filling up of all vacant posts including GDS posts.

The Staff side was informed of the mass scale recruitment of regular employees made in the year 2010-11. The staff side was further apprised of the suitable instructions regarding filling up of GDS Posts issued by the Department vide letter No. 17-103/2007-GDS dated 17.02.2011. The instructions were reiterated vide letter of even number dated 06.01.2012. in regard to the proposal of the staff side to redeploy of 2/3 posts for the period up to 2008 kept in skeleton, it was informed that the posts were decided to be abolished by an Inter Ministerial Committee and hence it was not possible to redeploy the same.

9. Ensure 100% filling up LSG, HSG – 2, HSG -1 promotional posts before implementation of Post Masters cadre. Eligibility of Post Masters cadre official for appearing in IPOs/PSS Group ‘B’ examination as also the accounts line officials.

The staff side was explained of the difficulty in filling up of HSG I posts on regular basis due to non finalization of revised rules of recruitment. It was also assured that the matter will be taken up with UPSC, to finalise the same on priority. As regards, filling up of LSG & HSG-II Posts, the staff side was apprised that the instructions were issued to all the circles to fill up vacant posts. This was subsequently followed up by a DO reminder from Member (Personnel) also. As regards, eligibility of officials for Postmaster cadre to appear in the IPs/PSS Group ‘B’ examination, it was decided to reexamine the issue. The eligibility of POs/RMS accounts officials for opting for Post Master cadre will also be considered.

10. Creation of a separate cadre for System Administrators

The issue is a part of the subject matter being considered by Cadre Restructuring Committee. The staff side explained in details the nature of duties of System Administrators which inter alia include acting as a trainer and demanded for grant of travel allowance as per SR 25 and Road Mileage in the event of their moving out of station. The Committee has given its recommendations. Appropriate orders will be issued shortly.

11 (a) Combination of beats/double duty, stop harassment of staff by insisting on 100% delivery under Project Arrow etc.

As a follow up of the minutes recorded for the meeting of 27.12.2011, the composition of the committee which was appointed to consider issues relating to Postmen was revised and an order to this effect was issued on 09.01.2012. The Committee has been given one month time to submit its recommendations.

The Staff side expressed their concern about supply of good quality uniforms and other kit items.

The following decision were taken in this regard:

(a) A proposal will be sent to the Department of Personnel & Training to revise the rates of uniforms, kit items etc. which were fixed in the year 2002.

(b) A clarification will be sought from the DOP&T on the rate of trouser cloth fixed at Rs. 86 per meter and then linking it up with the DGS&D rate contract.

12. Fixing norms for newly assigned works of Multi Tasking Scheme (MTS). Allow to decline Postmen promotion for MTS under seniority quota without loosing MACP promotion:

The duties to be performed by MTS have been clearly defined by the Department. The issue of allowing MTS to decline promotion to Postmen cadre under seniority quota without loosing MACP promotion will be looked into.

13. Grant of promotion to Drivers/Artisans at par with Railways/Defence.

The view point of the staff side was that MMS Drivers are plying heavy vehicles with more onerous responsibilities that staff car drivers and therefore they should be compared with drivers of the transport departments. The Chairperson agreed to examine the issue in details keeping in view the practice followed in Ministry of Railways and Defence, State transport or any other Government department where drivers have to drive similar vehicles.

As regards artisans, the staff side was apprised of the sincere efforts already made by the department in consultation with Ministry of Finance. The proposal did not find favour on the grounds that the cadre of charge hand stands merged with that of Artisan Grade-I. However, it was agreed to have a further relook into the issue.

14. Declare SBCO staff as divisional cadre and stop harassment under Contributory factors.

The existing system of transfer of SBCO staff for rotational transfer within the cluster of divisions will be reiterated. In exceptional circumstances Director HQrs., in consultation with AO/ICO (SB) may consider movement of officials outside the cluster. As regards the issue of recovery under contributory negligence factors the proposal of the staff side will be examined.

15. Filling up of Civil Wing Posts

CE (Civil) was asked by the Chairperson to initiate urgent action to fill up all vacant posts. The staff side raised question of lapse of a number of posts due to these remaining vacant for more one year. CE (Civil) informed that the proposal for revival of all those posts was referred to DDG (Establishment).

As regards creation of new offices of Civil Wing the staff side was informed that it would not be feasible.

The demand for transfer of existing staff within jurisdiction of the Postal circle, the staff side was informed that there were very limited number of posts in Civil Wing and even out of these around 40% posts were lying vacant and, therefore, it was not feasible to examine the proposal. However the position will be reviewed when all the administrative posts in the Civil Wing are filled up. The staff side brought to the notice of the Chairperson the need for restructuring of Civil Wing cadres and finalization of the pending rules of recruitment. It was agreed to pursue the same on priority.

16. Functioning of Postal Accounts offices

It was explained to the staff side that DAP offices in Guwahati and Shillong, have been established. The question of providing facilities for the staff Raipur will be looked into by DDG (PAF). As regard Uttarakhand and Jharkhand, the proposal will be examined after introduction of technology.

The question of grant of Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted status to Senior Accountants will be considered as per the decision made by the other organized accounts cadres.

It was agreed to take action on priority for filling up of accounts posts in Postal Accounts Wing. The question of discrimination in promotion against the MTS officials to the cadre of LDCs after 2006 including the seniors in the Sorting cadre will be examined. The staff side was also apprised that at present there is no proposal to decentralize the Postal Accounts.

17. Counting of past service as RTPs for promotion and MACP

In the light of the Supreme Court judgment on the subject, there is no scope for further examination of the proposal.

18. Implementation of apex court judgement in case of Relaxed Rules of Recruitment (RRR) candidates.

The judgment of the apex court has been implemented in letter and spirit which clearly state that this should not be treated as precedent for the purpose of any other case or cases. In view of the above there is no further scope of re-examining the matter.

19. Stop victimizing under contributory negligence factor.

The Chairperson explained to the staff side that it would not be possible to issue any sweeping order in the matter as each case needs to be decided on its merits and the competent authority while disposing of the matter does take into account all the relevant factors including involvement of the official and the appellate channels are available.

20. Stop discrimination towards PO & RMS Accounts Cadre.

It was decided to refer the matter to the committee constituted for cadre restructuring for examination.

21. Enhancement of LR strength

It was not found possible to enhance the LR strength as demanded by the staff side.

22. Ensure prompt grant of Child Care Leave

Suitable instructions in this regard already stand issued.

23. Review of MACP clarificatory order and rectify the issues like non-drawal of special allowance etc.

The issue was referred to the Committee constituted on allowances. The committee has submitted its report which is under consideration in the Department. It was agreed to issue the following clarifications:

(a) Grant of MACP will not be deferred on the ground of contemplated disciplinary/vigilance proceedings.

(b) Instructions on review of ACRs/APARs by screening committees will be reiterated.

(c) Recovery ordered by DAP in AP and West Bengal Circles in the matter of pay fixation on MACP in case of MTS is being looked into.

(d) Cases relating to declining promotion prior to issue of MACP order (prior to 2009) would be examined and appropriate orders issued.

24. Drop FR 17-A etc.

The staff side was apprised of liquidation of arrears in the matter of Rule 9 (Pension Rules) disciplinary cases with further clarifications that all out efforts are being made to clear the pendency. As regards imposing of FR 17A, the staff side was explained that the Department’s instructions on the subject provide for involving the said provisions only in case of incitement, violence etc. the instructions were reiterated on 09.01.2012.

25. Legitimate right to avail holidays etc.

The staff side expressed their serious concern about deputing of officials at odd hours in the name of organizing melas etc. Instances were brought to the notice when officials were called as late as 8 to 9 pm and 1.30AM for holding meetings/melas etc. Special mention was made by the staff side about Karnataka Circle. It was agreed to call for a report from the Karnataka Circle based on which suitable action will be taken.

In view of the detailed discussions held and decisions taken, the staff side was requested to call off the proposed strike.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

2. Modification in Minutes – Sought for

We have pointed out that some assurances given during discussion is omitted in the minutes. Secretary, Department of Posts, agreed to include agreed items and a revised minutes will be issued on 16.12.2012. Staff side sought following additions/alterations/modification in the minutes.

Item 1 (a) - Mail Network Optimisation Project

1. L2 mail offices in metro cities (other than those in Delhi & Kolkata where AMPCs are under installation) will not be closed for next three years. (In the minutes it is wrongly shown as two years. Regarding L2 offices it is correctly shown as three years in the minutes)

2. It was further assured that requirement of more L1 offices will be considered.

3. The staff side expressed its reservations about the proposed implementation plan for first class mail and also the installation of AMPCs in terms of its impact on closure of mail offices and transfer of staff due to declining mail traffic in future. It is assured that a review will be undertaken after two years.

4. Regarding transfer of administrative jurisdiction for speed posts hubs to RMS superintendents, it is agreed to decide the cases of other circles also expeditiously.

5. It is assured that Postal Assistants will not be drafted for sorting work and only RMS staff will do the sorting work.

Item 1 (b) - Closure/merger of Post offices

1. The words – “and poor conditions of buildings” – should be deleted.

2. The words – “there was a need for rationalization of Postal network” – should be deleted.

Item 1 (c) – Fixing norms for CRC, EPP and Logistics

The following may be added in the minutes “Norms for CRC, EPP and Logistics will be examined separately.’

Item 2 (a) – Grant of Civil Servants status to Gramin Dak Sevaks

Item 2 (b) – The following may be added Bonus – “However another attempt will be made to send the case for approval of Finance.”

Item 2 (c) – The staff side desired the following issues to be examined.

(d) – Providing norms for new work like RPLI etc.

3. Revision of wages of casual labourer

The staff side expressed its concern over the inordinate delay in payment of revised minimum wages w.e.f. 1.1.2006. It is assured that a decision in this regard will be taken shortly.

4. Revision of OTA rates

Regarding waival recovery of OTA already paid, it is agreed to re-examine the issue.

5. Implementation of assurance made on 12.07.2011 (m) Holding of Departmental Council JCM meetings.

It was agreed that a DO letter from Member (P) will be sent to all Circle Heads to ensure prompt holding of JCM Regional Council meetings and other periodical meetings such as Four-monthly, bi-monthly and monthly meetings at Divisional level.

7. Decentralisation of PLI/RPLI

The issues relating to payment of incentive instead of honorarium to the Divisional office staff will be examined by CGM PLI. It was assured that all the officials deputed to CO/RO for PLI/RPLI work will be repatriated to their parent divisions immediately.

9. Ensure 100% filling up of LSG, HSG-II, HSG-I promotional posts.

About the eligibility of Postmaster cadre officials for officiating in HSG-I vacancies, it was agreed to issue necessary clarifications.

10. Creation of separate cadre for System Administrators

Add the words – “and also trainers allowance”. Add – “Revival of the three DDG committee for deciding the nature of duties and responsibilities etc will be done.’

11. (a) Combination of beats/double duty, stop harassment of staff by insisting 100% delivery under project arrow etc.

1. Next sitting of the Postmen Committee will be held on 16.01.2012 at 3 PM.

2. It is agreed that a DO letter will be sent by Member (P) to all Circle Heads to fill up all vacant posts of sorting postmen, cash overseer, mail overseer and Head Postman.

3. Instructions will be issued to all Circle heads for timely payment of speed post incentive to Postmen staff.

4. Till the Postmen committee finalises it report and decision thereon is taken by the Department, no abolition or redeployment of Postmen posts will be done. Status quo will be maintained.

13. Grant of promotion to Drivers/Artisians at par with Railways/Defence

After “However it was agreed to have a further relook in the issue”

Add – “Within three months”.

14. Declare SBCO staff as Divisional cadre and stop harassment under contributory factors

After – “As regards the issue of recovery under contributory negligence factors”.

Add – “Such as SB minus balance etc. the proposal of the staff side will be examined with due consideration of the man-power shortage factor.”

15. Filling up of civil wing posts

Minutes of the separate meeting held with CE on 12.01.2012 will be supplied to the staff side.

19. Stop victimizing under contributory negligence factor

However the earlier orders on the subject will be reitereated.

20. Stop discrimination towards PO & RMS Accountants cadre

The issue of redistribution of LSG/HSG II posts and counting the date of passing the Accountant examination for seniority for promotion will be considered.

21. Enhancement of LR Strength

Add – “as per DO P&T instructions on the subject. The staff side pointed out that the existing 10% LR posts are remaining vacant in the Postmen/MTS cadre in many Divisions. It is agreed to issue instructions to all Circle heads to ensure filling up of all vacant LR Post.

22. Ensure prompt grant of Child Care Leave

It was agreed to issue further instructions to all concerned.

24. Drop FR 17-A etc.

Specific instructions will be issued to Chief PMG Maharashtra Circle and Tamilnadu Circle in this regard.

25. Legitimate right to avail holidays etc.

Earlier Directorate orders on this subject has been reiterated to implement it in letter and spirit.

3. Orders issued on Strike Demands

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1. Orders on uniforms

2. Imposing Punishment on non performance OTA

3. FR 17 (A) – Clear cut guidelines

4. No Melas on Sundays/Holidays – Implementation of the order in letterand spirit.

5. Postmen committee – Re-Constitution

6. Filling up of GDS Posts –Detailed guidelines

2012-01-13T10:54:00.001+05:30

INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 17^TH LATEST POSITION

Secretary, Department of Posts, and all other Postal Board Members held discussion again with the Central JCA leaders on 12.01.2012 for three hours from 6 PM to 9 PM. On major demands Postal Board has not changed their stand. Go ahead with the strike preparations

2012-01-12T12:25:00.000+05:30

JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES

FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANIZATIONS

ALL INDIA POSTAL EXTRA DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES UNION

NATIONAL UNION OF GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS

NEW DELHI

INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 17^TH JANUARY 2012

· Two rounds of discussion held on 27.12.2011 & 10.01.2012

· No Improvement on major demands

· Postal Board Adament on Merger of Post offices and implementations of L1, L2 in RMS

· Other demands also no Result-oriented action

· Earlier assurances still not implemented

CENTRAL JCA MET ON 11.01.2012 UNANIMOUSLY DECIDES TO GO AHEAD WITH THE INDEFINITE STRIKE MAKE THE STRIKE CENT PERCENT SUCCESS

We are in receipt of encouraging reports from various circles and divisions about the mobilization by grass root level workers and leaders for the total participation of employees in the Indefinite Strike from 17^th January 2012 as per the call of Central Joint council of Action (NFPE, FNPO & GDS Unions)

Inspite of our vehement opposition the Postal Board is adamant on implementing Mckinsey consultancy reforms (L1, L2) in RMS. Further regarding closure/merger of Post offices, they are violating the earlier assurances and going on justifying the merger of Post office. On other demands assurances given in July 2011 is repeated and no result oriented action is forth coming.

In these circumstances the Central JCA meeting held on 11.01.2012 has unanimously decided to intensify the strike preparations and go on indefinite strike from 17^th January 2012.

MAKE ALL OUT EFFORTS TO MAKE THE

STRIKE A HISTORIC SUCCESS

IP Examination

2012-01-11T11:14:00.000+05:30

2012-01-10T16:07:00.001+05:30

INDIA POST SIGNS MoU WITH AIR INDIA

FOR LOGISTICS POST AIR SERVICE

Fifteen Cities to have This Service Initially

MoU will be Effective from February 1, 2012

India Post today signed an MOU with Air India for carriage of "Logistics Post Air" Service by Air India. This service will help the customers to send their consignments to different parts of the country, especially to the North-Eastern region without difficulty. This MOU will meet the huge demand for Logistics Post Air Service for hassle free dispatch of consignments to different parts of the country including the North East.

India Post in collaboration with Air India plans to start this service from 15 cities initially to meet the demand from the customers. These cities are Ahmedabad, Agartala, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Pune and Trivendrum. Of these, three are in the North East.

India Post will deliver the consignment of Logistics Post Air to Air India at the point of delivery of the departure station and will also collect it at the arrival station. Booking, handling, packing, delivery etc. will be done by the India Post. Air India will only transport the consignment from one station to another station.

Shri Y.P.S. Mohan, Chief General Manager, Business Development and Marketing, India Post and Shri Harsh K. Pandey, General Manager (Cargo), Air India signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations in presence of Shri Santosh Gauriyar, Member (Operations), Postal Services Board and Shri Rohit Nandan, CMD, Air India.

This service will be extended to other cities in a phased manner.

SP/ska

(Release ID :79442) (PIB)

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M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

2012-01-09T10:56:00.001+05:30

FRESH IP EXAMINATION {PAPER –III} ON 29^TH JANUARY-2012

Based on the strong objections raised by the Staff side about the unrelated questions asked in the Paper III of the said examination, the Department now decides to hold a fresh examination in Paper III on 29.1.2012. Let us hope that at-least this time the questions will not be out of syllabus.

LSG RECRUITMENT RULES 2011

Click here to view - LSG Recruitment Rules 2011 - No. 06-08/2010-SPB.II Dated 02.01.2012

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M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE