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K.Ragavendran
Secretary General NFPE
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
GOVERNMENT ORDER ON FORMATION OF ANOMALY COMMITTEES
GOVERNMENT ORDER RELEASED ON FORMATION OF NATIONAL ANOMALY COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENTAL ANOMALY COMMITTEES
Dear Comrades! The Government has released orders for constituting National Anomaly Committee and Departmental Anomaly Committees for settlement of anomalies arising out of implementation of 6th CPC recommendations. The copy of the order is reproduced below:
No.11/2/2008-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
JCA Section
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North Block New Delhi
Dated the 12th January, 2009.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Setting up of Anomaly Committee to settle the Anomalies arising out of the implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission's recommendations.
The undersigned is directed to say that in terms of an agreement with the Staff Side of the National Council, it has been decided that appropriate Anomaly Committees should be set up, consisting of representatives of the Official Side and the Staff Side to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the 6th Pay Commission's recommendations, subject to the following conditions, namely:
1. Definition of Anomaly
Anomaly will include the following cases:
a) Where the Official Side and the Staff Side are of the opinion that any recommendation is in contravention of the principle of the policy enunciated by the Sixth Central Pay Commission itself without the Commission assigning any reason; and
b) Where the maximum of the revised scale s less than the amount at which one is entitled to be fixed in those cases where the same is as a result of modified fixation formula adopted by the Government; and
c) Where the amount of revised allowance is less than the existing rate.
2. Composition:
There will be two levels of Anomaly Committees, National and Departmental, consisting of representatives of Official Side and the Staff Side of the National Council and the Departmental Council respectively.
3. The Departmental Anomaly Committee may be chaired by the Additional Secretary (Admn) or the Joint Secretary (Admn), if there is no post of Additional Secretary (Admn). Financial Adviser of the Ministry/Department shall be one of the Members of the Departmental Anomaly Committee.
4. The National Anomaly Committee will deal with anomalies common to two or more departments and in respect of common categories of employees. The Departmental Anomaly Committee will deal with anomalies pertaining exclusively to the Department concerned and having no repercussions on the employees of another Ministry/Department in the opinion of the Financial Adviser. The items already taken up by the Fast Track Committee will not be considered by the Anomaly Committee.
5. The Anomaly Committee shall receive anomalies through Secretary, Staff Side respective Council upto six months from the date of its constitution and it will finally dispose of all the anomalies within a period of one year from the date of its constitution. Any recommendations of the Anomaly Committee to resolve the anomaly shall be subject to the approval of the Government.
6. Cases where there is a dispute about the definition of "anomaly" and those where there is disagreement between the Staff Side and the Official Side on the anomaly will be referred to an "Arbitrator" to be appointed out of a panel of names proposed the two sides. However, this arbitration will not be a part of the JCM Scheme.
7. The Arbitrator so appointed shall consider the disputed cases arising in the Anomaly Committees at the National as well as Departmental level.
8. Orders regarding the appointment of the Arbitrator and constitution of Anomaly Committee at National level will be issued separately.
9. All Ministries/Departments are accordingly requested to take urgent action to set up the Anomaly Committees for settlement of anomalies arising out of implementation of the 6th Pay Commission's recommendations, as stipulated above.
Sd/-
(Dinesh Kapila)
Deputy Secretary (JCA)
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K.Ragavendran
Secretary General NFPE
Friday, January 16, 2009
NEWS FLASH - GOPINATH COMMITTEE GIVING FINAL TOUCHES TO ITS REPORT ON GDS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
SENIOR OFFICERS COMMITTEE HEADED BY SHRI. P.K.GOPINATH IS HOLDING ITS FINAL SITTING TO GIVE
FINAL TOUCHES TO ITS NOTE
GOPINATH COMMITTEE IS LIKELY TO SUBMIT ITS REPORT ON MONDAY TO DEPARTMENT
Dear Comrades! As reported by us about the details of discussions the Secretary [P] held with NFPE on 13.01.2009, in which the Secretary [P] had directed that the Senior Officers Committee should submit its report without further delay, the Senior Officers Committee headed by Shri.P.K.Gopinath is holding its final sitting today. The Report is likely to be submitted to the Department on Monday [19.01.2009]
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K.Ragavendran
Secretary General NFPE
Thursday, January 15, 2009
INDIFINITE STRIKE DEFERRED BY CONFEDERATION AND NFPE
INDEFINITE STRIKE IS DEFERRED BY CONFEDERATION AND NFPE.
MEETING WITH HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA THROUGH THE GOOD OFFICES OF HONOURABLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT COMRADE BASUDEV ACHARYA COULD NOT TAKE PLACE DUE TO PREOCCUPATIONS OF PRIME MINISTER – IT MAY TAKE PLACE ON 22.01.2009.
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE OF CONFEDERATION UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED TO DEFER THE STRIKE ACTION FOR WANT OF MORE PREPARATIONS.
NFPE FEDERAL SECRETARIAT ALSO MET AFTER THE CONFEDERATION MEETING – RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY TO DEFER THE STRIKE ACTION BASED ON THE OUTCOME OF DISCUSSIONS HELD BETWEEN THE POSTAL BOARD AND NFPE AS WELL AS FOR WANT OF MORE PREPARATIONS.
Dear Comrades!
Confederation National Executive meeting was held on 15.01.2009 in New Delhi. The preparation for launching the Indefinite Strike from 20th January and the level of impact created by our campaign on the employees at grass root level were all thoroughly considered. The Executive came to the conclusion that the preparations and campaign have not gone to that level to launch an effective Indefinite Strike from 20.01.2009. It was thereupon unanimously resolved to defer the intended Indefinite Strike and continue to launch an intensive campaign at field level on the common demands and long pending issues in JCM and revert back to the National Executive Meeting to be held in the month of February 2009. Meanwhile due to the preoccupations of the Honourable Prime Minister, the meeting the Confederation leaders tried to have with the Prime Minister of India through the good offices of the Honourable Member of Parliament Comrade Basudev Acharya could not be held today. The meeting with the Honourable Prime Minister of India to get his kind intervention for a meaningful dialogue might take place on 22.01.2009.
NFPE Federal Secretariat was held after the Confederation National Executive. The Strike call given by the NFPE and its affiliated unions / associations; the letter of ultimatum served on the Department of Posts by NFPE on 10th December 2008 and the resultant discussions held by the Secretary [P] and other high officers of the Postal Board with us on 13.01.2008 and the outcome thereof; the deferment of Indefinite Strike by the Confederation National Executive etc were thoroughly discussed. It was also assessed that the amount of preparation for the strike amongst the postal employees has not reached that level to ensure a total strike of postal employees. Therefore even though the discussions held by the Secretary [P] and Postal Board officers with NFPE and its affiliates have not ensured full and total satisfactory results on the Postal Charter of Demands but however resulted in assurances for settlement of some important issues, the Federal Secretariat has unanimously resolved to defer the indefinite strike and continue to strive for clinching of all those issues and consolidate the gains and assurances that were held out by the Postal Board during discussions on 13th January. [Refer to the gist of discussions already published in the website on 13.01.2009 for all details]. It was also resolved as per the outcome of the discussions to pursue with respective DDGs all issues on which the Department has supplied the Action Taken Report with regard to our Charter of Sectional Demands on 15.02.2008.
Thus the Indefinite Strike called by NFPE and Confederation stands deferred. The letter intimating the deferment of Indefinite Strike would be handed over to the Secretary Department of Posts tomorrow by the NFPE and all its affiliated unions / associations.
We call upon the rank and file to unleash a powerful campaign at the grass root level on common issues of CG Employees and postal employees' as published in the campaign materials of Confederation and NFPE for enlightening the masses and to prepare them for future action.
NFPE / and its Affiliated Unions / Associations expresses its profound thanks to the GDS Union Circle Secretaries of West Bengal, Orissa, North East, Kerala, Andhra, Uttar Pradesh and Assam for their solidarity expressed to the Indefinite Strike call of NFPE through their direct strike notices to Chief PMGs of West Bengal, Orissa and North East as well as for their serving of strike notice along with the NFPE Unions in Kerala, Andhra, Uttar Pradesh as well as for standing together with the NFPE Unions in Assam.
NFPE / and its Affiliated Unions / Associations also thanks all such leaders of Federation and CHQs of affiliated Unions / Associations who have undertaken Strike Campaign Tour to the allotted State Capitals and Regional Centres.
NFPE and All Affiliated Unions / Associations thank the Circle Secretaries who have served the copy of strike notice to the respective Chief Postmasters General as directed and for undertaking all possible organisational measures to organise the intended strike action.
NFPE and All Affiliated Unions / Associations thank all the divisional and branch secretaries and office bearers of Circle and Divisional and Branch Unions who have responded to the call of the leadership and strived for organising the agitation.
Finally we call upon the entirety of Circle / Divisional / Branch Organisations to unleash a powerful campaign amongst the grass root members at the branch level itself by organising office wise meetings and through pamphleteering etc to enlighten the entire employees on the demands of CG Employees and Postal Employees during the next 30 days up to 15.02.2009 to cause total awareness.
CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS.
Manishinath Bhawan
A-2/95 Rajouri Garden
New Delhi. 110 027.
Website: confederationhq.blogspot.com.
E mail. Confederation06@yahoo.co.in
Phone: 011 2510 5324
Mobile: 98110 48303
D-11/23 Dated: I5th January, 2009.
The meeting of the National Executive of the Confederation was held at New Delhi today to review the preparation for an indefinite strike action scheduled to commence from 20th January, 2009. The meeting heard the Secretaries of the affiliated Associations/Federations and Unions as also the secretaries of the Co-ordination Committees. The Comrades who were deputed to attend the State level Conventions also made their observations at the meeting. Most of the Speakers expressed the need for further time to reach out the membership in far flung areas. The meeting came to the conclusion that more intensive mobilization and campaign programmes are needed to successfully carry out the strike action with full participation of the membership. It was therefore decided not to commence the strike action from 20th January, 2009 but defer the same to a future date and carry out an intensified campaign amongst the mass of the employees. All affiliates will advise their State leadership to visit all branches and hold meetings to explain the Charter of Demands, educate and mobilise their employees for the eventual strike action. Campaign material circulated by the Confederation (CHQ) (available at its website: confederationhq.blogspot.com) will be translated into vernacular and circulate amongst the members. The said campaign should be concluded by 15.02.2009. The National Executive will meet again in February to take further decision in the matter.
The representatives of the Confederation were to meet the Hon'ble Prime Minister today in a delegation with Com.Basudeb Acharya, MP to seek his intervention in bringing about a settlement of the Charter of Demands . This meeting could not take place due to the preoccupation of the Hon'ble Prime Minister. The meeting is likely to take place on 22nd January, 2009.
The copy of the letter addressed to the Cabinet Secretary to convey the decision of the National Executive is enclosed.
With greetings
Yours fraternally,
K.K.N.Kutty.
Secretary General
CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS.
Manishinath Bhawan A-2/95 Rajouri Garden
New Delhi. 110 027.
Website: confederationhq.blogspot.com.
E mail. Confederation06@yahoo.co.in
Phone: 011 2510 5324
Mobile: 98110 48303
No.D-11/09 Dated: I5th January, 2009.
To
The Cabinet Secretary,
Govt. of India,
Prime Minister's Office,
New Delhi.
Dear Sir,
Sub: Notice for indefinite strike dated 20-01-2009
We solicit your kind reference to our notice of even No. dated 02-01-2009 intimating you of our decision to go on indefinite strike with effect from 20-01-2009 onwards. The National Executive of the Confederation, which met today have directed me to inform you that the proposed strike action, which is to commence from 20th Jan, 2009 has been deferred for the time being until the next meeting of the National Executive, which is scheduled to be held in February, 2009.
Thanking you,
Yours fraternally,
Sd/-
K.K.N.Kutty
Secretary General
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES
1st Floor, North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi – 110001
PF-12(e)/2009 Dated 15.01.2009
To
The Director General
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan
New Delhi – 110001
Sir/Madam,
Sub: Deferring of the intended Indefinite Strike action – reg.
We solicit your kind reference to our notice of even No. dated 02-01-2009 intimating you of our decision to go on indefinite strike with effect from 20-01-2009 onwards. The Federal Secretariat of NFPE, which met today, has considered the assurances held out by you in the discussions you have held with this Federation and its affiliated Unions / Associations on 13.01.2009 and has resolved to defer the intended Indefinite Strike action.
We will be looking forward towards settlement of justified demands contained in the Charter of Demands.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
[K.Ragavendran]
Secretary General
Secretary General
[K.V.Sridharan] [Ishwar Singh Dabas]
General Secretary – P3 General Secretary – P4
Giriraj Singh P.Suresh
General Secretary – R3 General Secretary – R4
S.P.Mukherjee P.Rajanayagam
General Secretary – Admn General Secretary – Postal A/Cs
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K.Ragavendran
Secretary General NFPE
K.Ragavendran
Secretary General NFPE
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
MAINTAIN THE TEMPO AND KEEP ON PREPARING FOR THE INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 20.01.2009
SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF POSTS HELD DISCUSSION WITH NFPE ON 13.01.2009 ON POSTAL CHARTER OF DEMANDS
DISCUSSION AT GOVERMENTAL LEVEL ON COMMON CHARTER OF DEMANDS OF CG EMPLOYEES IS AWAITED
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE OF CONFEDERATION WILL MEET ON 15.01.2009
NFPE FEDERAL SECRETARIAT WILL ALSO MEET ON 15.01.2009 AFTER THE CONFEDERATION MEETING
CONFEDERATION NATIONAL EXECUTIVE'S DECISION WILL BE FINAL ON INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 20.01.2009
RANK & FILE IS CALLED UPON TO CONTINUE TO CARRY FORWARD THE PREPARATIONS FOR INDEFINITE STRIKE WITHOUT ANY LET UP
MEETING TAKEN BY THE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF POSTS WITH THE SECRETARY GENERAL NFPE AND GENERAL SECRETARIES OF RECOGNIZED SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS AFFILIATED TO NFPE ON 13.01.2009 IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM, DAK BHAVAN, NEW DELHI.
AT 15.00 Hrs on 13.01.2009, the Secretary Department of Posts took a meeting with the Secretary General NFPE and all General Secretaries of affiliated Unions / Associations of NFPE in the Committee Room, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi on our Charter of Demands submitted by us on 10.12.2008 [which were reproduced along with the Strike Notice on 2.1.2009 also].
From the Official Side the Postal Board Members, Member [P] and Member [D] and DDG [Estt]; DDG [P]; Director [SPN]; and Director [SR] were present.
The Main Charter of Demands submitted by us was completely discussed. The following is the actual position and outcome of the discussion but we have to wait for the official minutes for confirmation. We pointed out that no minutes were supplied to us for the official meeting held by the Member [P] on 16.09.2008 on pay commission related issues including formation of anomaly committee. We also pointed out that appointments to meet informally the Secretary [P] and Members of Postal Board is not quickly forthcoming to the Secretary General and General Secretaries and that there should be preference in meeting us informally. The Official Side agreed to issue minutes to that meeting. The informal meetings would be given on prior appointment. Thereupon the following issues were discussed with the following results:
- GDS Committee: The abnormal delay in submission of report by the Senior Officers Committee headed by Shri. P.K.Gopinath Chief Postmaster General Delhi Circle was pointed out by us and our fear was also expressed that this type of undue delay would cause serious problems in implementation of the Report with the modifications sought by us if the Election Commission announced elections in February. Secretary [P] conceded that there has been some delay on the part of the Gopinath Committee and instructed that the Report should be submitted to the Department by the Senior Officers Committee without further delay. The Secretary [P] also assured us that well before the Election Commission announcement the implementation would be ensured and by the end of January the issues would be sent to Cabinet. We have reminded that the department has assured to provide us adequate opportunity for placing our view points before sending the proposals to the Cabinet approval.
- Refixation of wages of Paid Substitutes / RRR/ Casual / Contingent etc: The issue is being referred to DOPT on the advice of Internal Finance. However the refixation will be made on the basis of the revised Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance without including the HRA & other allowances. We pointed out that as per the Honourable High Court of Madras the allowances also should be taken into account for computation of daily wages for these sections and that from 1.1.2006 the arrears also should be paid. While the date of effect from 1.1.2006 was not disputed, the computation of daily wages by including the Allowances like HRA etc the Official Side did not agree. It was pointed out by the Official Side that as per the observation of the Madras High Court the basic order of the Main Finance is being revised by the Government in this matter. We anyway urged for early orders.
- Screening Committee: The Secretary [P] stated that a meeting of the Committee headed by DOPT Secretary is convened on 21.01.2009 and that this exemption for Postal Department would be obtained on that day. All vacant posts in all cadres would be thereupon cleared for filling up.
- Holding Periodical / JCM Departmental Council Meetings: It has been agreed to hold both the Periodical Meeting with Federation and affiliated Unions / Associations and the meeting of Departmental Council JCM as per the schedule.
- April 2007 Strike Settlement: An Action Taken Report on the April 2007 Strike Settlement has been supplied by the Administration. The non filling up of HSG-I/HSG-II/LSG posts and non grant of notional promotions and non filling up of residual vacancies as agreed upon were pointed out. Secretary [P] directed the DDG Estt to pass instructions on filling up of residual vacancies. Other issues of settlement not implemented also pointed out. It is stated that after studying the Action Taken Statement, the Staff Side can have further discussions with the Directorate on those issues. It was agreed to issue revised syllabus for LGO Examination by modifying the existing recruitment rules.
- Sectional Charter of Demands submitted on 15.02.2008: An Action Taken Report on all the 200+ issues has been supplied to us by the Directorate in the meeting. The Secretary [P] requested us to study the same and sit with various concerned DDGs for detailed further discussion. [The complete Action Taken Report will be placed in the web site shortly for the information of the members. The outcome of discussions with respective DDGs on the Sectional Charter of Demands also will be communicated after such meetings are over]
- Cadre Review of all Cadres: The Secretary [P] directed the DDG [Estt] to study the Cadre Review proposals submitted by the Unions. The proposals of the Unions would be subsequently discussed with us. On our part we have placed all arguments in favour of cadre restructuring and the earlier agreement in principle with the former Secretary [P] on this matter.
- Improving the ACP for implementation: It has been agreed by the Secretary [P] that on release of DOPT Orders on modified ACP Scheme a special meeting between the Official and Staff Side can be immediately held to finalise the same.
- Removal of victimisation: We have pointed out the increasing number of victimising Rule 37 transfer of office bearers of unions in several circles. The recovery of huge sums ordered in lieu of over payment of Postmen pay fixation after 5th CPC and huge recovery in the name of contributory negligence were raised by us. The Official Side agreed to reconsider the issue of recovery of over payment of Postmen pay fixation. On contributory negligence cases individual cases will be reconsidered on merit. On victimisation the Official Side maintained that those orders were issued on specific cases.
- New Schemes without consultation: We pointed out the problems we face due to sudden introduction of new schemes without proper training and time for the staff. The problem faced due to sudden introduction of e-MO without sufficient infrastructure like uninterrupted internet connectivity, installation of software and its activation, training of staff in the module etc were pointed out. Similarly on new projects like Project Arrow for which the Staff Side had given its support for improving the public amenities, the amount of work pressure on Postmasters, staff and Postmen etc were pointed out. The curtailment of delivery, reduction of postmen, single beat system, change of attendance and transfer of staff etc being resorted to at many offices earmarked for Project Arrow. The ongoing struggle in Hyderabad GPO also was pointed out and discussion with the staff side before introduction of such schemes was insisted. The Official Side agreed to look with open mind about single beat system or double beat system on the basis of the concrete condition prevailing in a particular office and not on mechanical manner. Regarding Hyderabad GPO the Secretary [P] appealed for restoring normalcy of delivery work first for intervention thereafter. We appealed that the Chief PMG may be instructed for holding discussion with the Circle Unions based on the proposals of the staff side presented before the DPS HQ and till such time status-quo be maintained in delivery pattern and staff. The Secretary did not agree to issue any instructions before normalcy restored in GPO Hyderabad.
- Withdrawing SLP against RRR: The Official Side did not agree for withdrawal of SLP by stating that the SLP was filed on the advice of Law Ministry etc. We presented the arguments that the action of going on SLP was unjustified. We pointed out that while the administration could take one-time measure regularisation for ad-hoc appointees in the past, why similar yardstick could not be extended to RRR candidates also. Our arguments were heard but no positive response from Official Side was forthcoming in favour of withdrawal of SLP.
- Higher Pay Scale for Postmen/Mailguard: It was stated by the Official Side that orders have been since issued on this matter. We pointed out that the omission of Mailguards is delaying grant of the same to Mailguard staff in several places and requested proper instructions. We have also pointed out that the absence of any such orders for grant of higher scale of pay to Matriculate Group D and the failure to instruct training for non-matriculate Group D so far is causing great resentment. It was assured by the Official Side that instructions would be soon issued for grant of higher pay scale to Matriculate Group D and that the required training for all non-matriculate Group D would be imparted and higher scale granted to them also before the end of February 2009.
- Higher Pay Scale to Head Mail Peon: The Official Side maintained that the Head Mail Peon cadre is not on par with Postmen cadre but belong to a Group D cadre. On assigning the job of Head Mail Peon in MMS they were treated as on deputation and higher pay was granted on par with Postmen. If the deputed Group D is already on TBOP or BCR they were being given the same TBOP or BCR level of pay. The Head Mail Peon is not a separate cadre on par with Postmen / Mailguard. However on our insistence the official side agreed to further discuss the issue.
- Notional Fixation to Artisan Grade I from 1.1.96: The Official Side did not agree this demand on the ground the anomaly existed in the matter of Artisan Grade I and Grade II has been sorted out by the 6th Pay Commission. The new anomaly between the Artisan Grade I and Charge Hand caused by the recommendations of the Pay Commission is being addressed by the Department. The Staff Side can have further discussions with the DDG [Estt] on this matter.
- Redistribution of LSG/HSG-II/HSG-I in Admn: The issue would be further discussed with the Staff Side by the Director [SPN].
- Withdrawal of decentralisation of PLI/RPLI: The issue would be addressed with an open mind by the administration in the backdrop of new technology to be introduced and its impact on the over all situation.
- Periodicity of deputationists to COs: The Official Side expressed difficulty in conceding this issue immediately. However once the exemption from Screening Committee is permitted we can revert the deputationists to their parent units since new recruitment can take place in COs.
- Decentralisation of Postal Accounts: The Official Side confirmed that there are no moves to decentralise the postal accounts at present. The integration of all Accounting streams in DOP will be taken care of by introduction of future technology.
- Restoration of 3 year periodicity for Sr. Accountants: The Official Side informed that this has not been approved by DOP&T. We contradicted this point and thereupon official side agreed to look into this matter. Further discussions would follow on this issue.
- Regularisation of Casual Labourers: The Official Side agreed to reconsider its stand of rejecting grant of Temporary Status to Casual Labourers who completed 240 days / 206 days of work in a year in operative / administrative offices even though they were recruited before the cut off date of 29.11.1989.
- Pending OTA and other Bills: The Official Side maintained that no pending claims from Circles are lying for want of funds from Directorate as per the note of the Budget Branch. We opposed this stand and pointed out the pending bills in different circles. We also requested the Secretary to help the acceptance of OTA Arbitration Award but the Official Side explained its incapacity on this matter which has to be dealt by us in the Standing Committee JCM only. We suggested that one time measure clearing of all pending bills is the only remedy to the problem. The Official Side requested for the full circle wise details of long pending bills which we have agreed to provide.
- System Administrators: The move of the Department calling for interested Technology Consultant was pointed out by the Staff Side and we asked for details of the same and also questioned as to whether any existing work of the department would be outsourced. The Official Side clarified that the technology for core banking and national networking etc are to be provided only by a specialist Consultant. The Official Side told that the Department would be moving in the direction of a separate Technology Wing in the Department of Posts with specific cadres on the basis of specified qualifications and recruitment Rules. We requested that the services of present System Administrators should be recognised and they should be absorbed in the new technology wing and the Official Side agreed to keep this in mind. The difficulties faced by the System Administrators were explained in the meeting by us and it was agreed by the Official Side that the responsibility for signing AMC for UPS with Service Providers etc is not contemplated as such task is on the Circle Offices only and that for undertaking tour for attending different offices necessary mileage allowance etc as available to other Government Staff would be instructed to be provided.
- Revised duties of Postmen: We raised the issue of recent orders on revised duties of Postmen staff entrusting preparation of beat lists for registered articles, MOs and speed articles in computer and taking returns after delivery and pointed out the difficulties and other problems involved in transferring the work of PAs to Postmen in this manner. The Official Side agreed to reconsider the issue.
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K.Ragavendran
Secretary General NFPE
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