Grameen Dak Sewaks in Maharashtra & revision of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) -RAJYA SABHA Q & A

(a) As on 01.12.2011, the actual strength of Grameen Dak Sewaks in Maharashtra State was 20230.
(b) Grameen Dak Sewaks are paid Time-Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) and not stipend as indicated in the question, details of which are given in Annexure-I.
(c) & (d) No proposal is pending before the Government regarding revision of Time-Related Continuity Allowance of Grameen Dak Sewaks as this was last revised in 2009. To compensate for price rise, Grameen Dak Sewaks are paid Dearness Allowance. Presently, 20 days’ paid leave in a year, Service Discharge Benefits, Maternity Grant/Maternity Leave and financial assistance in case of serious illness are available to Grameen Dak Sewaks.

Annexure-I

Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) of Gramin Dak Sevaks

(Implemented w.e.f. 01.01.2006)

Sl. No.	Category of Gramin Dak Sevaks	Existing Time Related Continuity Allowance	Revised Time Related Continuity Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2006	Work load in hours
1	GDS Sub Postmaster	Rs.2125-50-3125	Rs. 4575-85-7125	4 - 5 hours
2	GDS Branch Postmaster	Rs 1280-35-1980	Rs 2745-50-4245	Up to 3 hours work
		New TRCA slab	Rs 3200-60-5000	More than 3 hours up to 3 hrs.30 min
		Rs 1600-40-2400	Rs 3660-70-5760	Up to 4 hours.
		New TRCA slab	Rs 4115-75-6365	More than 4 hours up to 4 hour 30 min
		New TRCA slab	Rs. 4575-85-7125	More than 4.hrs 30 min up to 5 hours
3	GDS Mail deliverer/ Stamp vendor	New TRCA slab	Rs 2665-50-4165	For work up to 3 hrs for new entrants
		Rs 1375-25-2125	Rs 3330-60-5130	For Work load Up to 3 hours 45 minutes
		Rs 1740-30-2640	Rs 4220-75-6470	More than 3 hours 45 minutes up to 5 hours
4	GDS Mail Carrier/ Packer/ Mailman	New TRCA slab	Rs 2295-45-3695	For work up to 3 hrs for new entrants
		Rs1220-20-1600	Rs2870-50-4370	More than 3 hrs up to 3 hrs 45 min
		Rs 1545-25-2020	Rs 3635-65-5585	More than 3 hours 45 minutes up to 5 hours.

The above information has been submitted by Min of Com. &IT in reply of undermentioned Rajya Sabha questions:

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF  COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-820

ANSWERED ON-30.11.2012

Grameen Dak Sewaks in Maharashtra
820 . SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT

(a) the number of Grameen Dak Sewaks presently working in the State of Maharashtra;
(b) the monthly stipend being paid to these Sewaks of the State;
(c) whether Government proposes to increase their stipend in view of steep rise in inflation and also introduce welfare measures for them; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Dr. (SMT.) KILLI KRUPARANI)

***see above***

Source: Rajya Sabha Q&A
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Demands of employees of postal services in rural areas - RAJYA SABHA Q & A

Under the Extra Departmental Agents – (Recognition of Service Associations) Rules, 1995, All India Postal Extra Departmental Employees Union (AIPEDEU) is the only recognized union of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS). The Department is neither aware of the existence of any Association named as All India Additional Departmental Rural Postal Services Association nor demands made by the said Association.

The above information has been submitted by Min of Com. & Info. Tech in reply of undermentioned Rajya Sabha questions:-

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF  COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-822                                     ANSWERED ON-30.11.2012

Demands of employees of postal services in rural areas

   822 . SHRI KANWAR DEEP SINGH

(a) whether it is a fact that the All India Additional Departmental Rural Post Services Association has been protesting across certain States to get some of its demands met;
(b) if so, the details thereof including the details of the demands;
(c) whether Government has taken any steps to address the same;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(f) the current status of their demands?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Dr. (SMT.) KILLI KRUPARANI)
(a) to (f) **See above**
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Provisions relating to proforma promotion

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Sexual Harassment at Workplace : Lok Sabha Q&A

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Re-Employment to Ex-Servicemen - Lok Sabha Q&A

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INCLUSION OF OBC INTO SC/ST : Lok Sabha Q&A

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IT Modernisation Project - Presentation Made by Member (Technology), Postal Services Board on 30.11.2012

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Guidelines for monitoring and expeditious disposal of the disciplinary proceeding cases — reg.

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Filling up of vacancies reserved for Persons with Disabilities- reg.

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Eligibility of children from a void or voidable marriage for family pension - clarification regarding

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PERIODICAL MEETING ON 29-11-12 WITH SECRETARY POSTS - AGENDA ITEMS SUBMITTED BY AI RMS &MMS EU MGS & MTS FOR DISCUSSION

1. Supply of shoe instead of chappals to the staff who are eligible for uniform.  Recently the colour of uniform cloth supplied to eligible staff has been changed . But the footwear is not changed (particularly in south) though shoe is supplied to the staff in some circles (in north ) the othercircles still get only chapplas which do not go with the new uniform. Therefore, kindly to supply shoe to all the staff that are hitherto supplied with chappals so that their uniform and footwear together present a neat and diginified appearance to our staff.

2. Request for imparting training to non-matriculate Group D Canteen employees in Assam and Delhi Circles. The Non-Matriculate Group D employees Canteen staff cadre on or after 1.1.2006 but before the implementation of 6th CPC pay scales are being denied 1800/- GP from 1.1.2006 for the duration of their Group D employment on the grounds that they were not being imparted with the required training. No action is also being taken in such cases to impart the same training as like other non-matriculate Group D staff. Up gradation of pay of Canteen staff from 1300/- GP to 1800/- GP Assam and Delhi Circles necessary qualifying training was completed of those staff for up gradation of pay but no action  taken by authorities as yet whereas there is standing instructions of Directorate that completion of training up gradation must be effected within (6) months. This Union request revision of pay scale of Rs 4440-7440 with Grade Pay of Rs 1300/- to Rs 5200-20200 with Grade pay of Rs 1800/- since the pay band 1S is going to be abolished in future. Our union requests your kind intervention to cause to issue instructions to arrange for imparting the same training to such promoted non-matriculate officials also and grant 1800/- GP from 1.1.2006 to Canteen staff of Assam and Delhi Circles.

3. Filling up of Multi Tasking Staff vacancies in accordance with the latest Recruitment rules. Filling up of Multi Tasking Staff vacancies in accordance with the latest Recruitment rules Ref: Your office letter Directorate memo No.45-2/2011-SPB-I dated 27.01.2011. Our Union requests your kind attention to your office letter cited above wherein, all the Recruiting Authorities for the Multi Tasking Staff Vacancies in the Circle were directed to fill all the MTS Vacancies in accordance with the instructions contained in Directorate memo No.45-2/2011-SPB-I dated 27.01.2011. The last date fixed for completion of the process is 29.03.2011. But, to our dismay no MMS Division in West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Delhi circles  implemented those orders so far. Therefore, we request you kindly to look into the matter and take necessary action to get all the MTS Vacancies in the MMS Division’s of the above circles filled in without any further delay.

MEETING ON CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCESS UNDER 'INDIA POST 2012' IT MODERNIZATION PROJECT

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Amendment in All India Service (Medical Attendance) Amendment Rules, 2012

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Recruitment Rules for Managers and Technical Supervisors in CEPT, Mysore

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NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES CENTRAL ZONE STUDY CAMP

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Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers Publishes the detailed explanatory note on 15 Point Charter of Demands…

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Format of application for permission to apply for Ex-India Leave - regarding

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Disbursement of pension to Postal Pensioners through Nationalized Banks in addition to Post Offices w.e.f. 01.01.2013

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Revision of PPOs of pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners use of e-scroll for retrieving information from Banks - reg.

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Recognition of Chaitanya Hospital, Chinchwad, Pune (Maharashtra) for treatment of Central Government employees under CS(MA) Rules, 1944

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CONFEDERATION CIRCULARS - LETTERS TO GOVERNMENT - LETTERS TO SISTER ORGANISATIONS - LETTER TO JCM STAFF SIDE SECRETARY

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Dept. of Health & Family Welfare invited applications from interested companies for providing software solutions under Central Government Health Scheme(CGHS)

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NFPE SERVES STRIKE NOTICE ON 19-11-2012

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PAYMENT OF SALARY AND OTHER PERSONAL PAYMENTS, PAYMENT ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH BANK- INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING .

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Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme to Multi Tasking Staff MTS of Ministry of defence Clarification Order

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Transfer to lower post under FR 15(a). DOPT ORDER

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DIRECTORATE CLARIFICATION ON FILLING UP OF THE VACANCIES OF POSTMAN / MAIL GUARD / MULTI TASKING STAFF

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DEPARTMENT ORDERS TO FILL UP MULTI TASKING STAFF, POSTMAN AND MAIL GUARD. ACTION TO BE TAKEN TO FILL UP THE VACANCIES OF MULTI TASKING STAFF IN SUBORDINATE OFFICES AND CIRCLE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, POSTMAN AND MAIL GUARD.

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CONFEDERATION CIRCULAR

CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL

GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS.

A-2/95,Manishinath Bhawan,

Rajouri Garden,New Delhi-110

Website: www.confederationhq.blogspot.com

Email: confederation06@yahoo.co.in

Tel: 011-25105324; Mobile: 98110 48303

 INTENSIFY STRIKE CAMPAIGN PROGRAMME

SERVE STRIKE NOTICE TO HEADS OF DEPARTMENT / HEADS OF OFFICE ON 19.11.2012 WHEN THE CONFEDERATION HEADQUARTERS WILL BE SERVING THE STRIKE NOTICE TO CABINET SECRETARY.

HOLD MASSIVE DEMONSTRATIONS BEFORE SERVING OF THE STRIKE NOTICE AT ALL LEVELS

Dear Comrades,

The preparations for the nationwide one-day strike on 12.12.2012 to demand implementation of our 15 Point Charter of Demands are hectically on. All our Affiliates have already declared their own All India Campaign Programmes to organise the strike. The decision of the Confederation National Executive was to serve the Strike Notice on Cabinet Secretary by the Confederation Headquarters on 19^th November, 2012 and on the same day all Affiliated Federations / All Indian Unions / Associations also have to serve a Notice for Strike to the respective Heads of Department or Heads of Office in the Headquarters as well as at all States / Circles and Districts / Divisions / Branches on the same day of 19.11.2012. This shall be followed by other programmes also in November. The full Programme of Action is as follows:

1.   19^th November, 2012. Serving Strike notice to all Heads of Departments/offices.

2. 20^th to 23^rd Evening Dharna between 17 to 21 hours.

3. Organise vehicle jathas in District capitals.

 All Affiliated Organisations are requested to take all necessary steps for the successful implementation of the above Programme of Action.

The copy of the Strike Notice to be served by the Confederation Headquarters to the Cabinet Secretary and the Copy of Strike Notice to be served by all Affiliated All India Organisations and State / Circle Unions as well as District / Divisional / Branch Unions / Associations are reproduced below:

COPY OF THE STRIKE NOTICE

TO BE SERVED ON THE CABINET SECRETARY

BY THE CONFEDERATION.

Conf/D-9/2010 Dated: 19^th November, 2012

To

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 12^th December, 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

FORMAT OF THE STRIKE NOTICETO BE SERVED BY THE AFFILIATES TO THE RESPECTIVE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT/OFFICE.

To

…………………………………………..

…………………………………………..

Sir,

                                                  This is to give notice that all the members of _____________________ (name of the organisation), which is affiliated to the Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers will go on one day’s strike on 12^th December, 2012.  The Charter of Demands in pursuance of which the Confederation has given notice to the Cabinet Secretary for the one day strike action is enclosed.

                                      Thanking you

Yours faithfully,

                                                                  (                       )

Secretary General/General Secretary/ Secretary

Enclosure as above.

MEETING WITH SECRETARY GENERALS (NFPE & FNPO) WITH MEMBER ( MEMBER -OPERATION) ON L-1 L-L2

Ban on new Post under Economy measurs: Vacant Post for more than a year shall not be revived

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NFPE CIRCULAR

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COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO VIGILANCE CLEARANCE FOR PROMOTION-REGARDING

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INCOME TAX RATES FOR INDIVIDUALS AS PER STANDING COMMITTEE

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New pension scheme for pvt companies from Nov: PFRDA

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General Provident Fund News : PAN No. Updation Status for GPF Subscribers...

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Scheme for payment of pensions to postal pensioners through nationalised banks

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MACP Scheme : Pay of seniors getting lesser salary than juniors to be hiked

CENTRE’S CAREER PROGRESSION SCHEME 

Pay of seniors getting lesser salary than juniors to be hiked  

Tribune News Service Chandigarh, October 28 

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Supplementary Result of IP Examination-2011 - Uttar Pradesh Circle

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HOLIDAYS 2013 - POSTAL DIRECTORATE ORDERS

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POSTMAN/MAIL GUARD& MTS EXAMINATION. THE SCHEDULE GIVEN BY DE SECTION IS NO MORE OPERATIVE AND THE INSTRUCTIONS DATED 8-10-2012 IS WITHDRAWN WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT. FOR NEW SCHEDULE AND TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS BY 30 TH JUNE 2013. BY THE CIRCLES.

No. A-34012/01/2012-DE      

Government of India 

Ministry of Communications &IT 

Department of Posts, 

(DE Section) 

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg. 

New Delhi-110116     

Dated 19 th  October, 2012      

 1.       All Chief Postmasters General,      
 2.       All Postmasters General,      

  SUB; HOLDING OF LIMITED DEPARTMENTAL COMPETITIVE  EXAMINATION FOR DILLING THE POSTS OF POSTMEN/MAIL GUARDS AND MULTI TASKING  STAFF AS PER REVISED RECRUITMENT RULES.      
Sir/Madam,      
 I am directed to invite a kind reference  to the letter of even number dated 8-10-2012 wherein a detailed schedule was  prescribed for holding of LDCE for Postmen/Mail guard and MTS      

 2. Subsequently, the nodal branch staff  section vide letter no. no. 45-2/2011-SPB.1 dated 18-10-2012 issued detailed  instructions to the circles for filling the vacancies by holding separate examinations  for each year vacancies and given specific schedule and to complete the process  by 30 th  June 2013.      

 3. In view of this revised position, the  schedule given by DE section has no more operative and the instructions dated  8-10-2012 is withdrawn with immediate effect. The circles are requested to  follow the guidelines issued by SPB.1 section letter no. 45-2/2011-SPB.1 dated  18-10-2012 scrupulously.      

 4.   This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.      

     Yours faithfully,      

            Sd/- 

 (K.Rameswara Rao)      

Assistant Director General (DE)      

Filling up of 53 Posts in Center for Excellence in Postal Technology on deputation basis

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Reservation for OBCs in Civil Posts and Services under the Govt of India - Sub Quota for Minority Communities

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MINUTES OF 21st MEETING OF THE SCOVA HELD ON 27.09.2012

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60 DAYS BONUS ORDER FOR POSTAL EMPLOYEES

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HOLDING OF LIMITED DEPARTMENTAL COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR FILLING THE POSTS OF POSTMEN/MAIL GUARDS AND MULTI TASKING STAFF AS PER REVISED RECRUITMENT RULES.

ALL CIRCLE/DIVISIONAL/BRANCH SECRETARIES-PLEASE SEE THE NOTIFICATION OF POSTMEN/MAILGUARD /MTS EXAMINATION TO BE HELD ON 20^th AND 27^th JANUARY-2013 REPEAT 2013 VACANCIES SHOULD ALSO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT. PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE VACANCIES ARE CALCULATED CORRECTLY BY DIVISIONAL HEADS.

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NATIONAL POSTAL WEEK COMMENCING FROM 9TH OCTOBER 2012

India Post is celebrating the National Postal Week starting w.e.f. 9^th Oct 2012. Let us too celebrate it in every manner and bring more pride and honour to our Department.

9^th Oct 2012: World Postal Day

11^th Oct 2012: Savings Bank Day

12^th Oct 2012: Mail Day

13^th Oct 2012: Philatelic Day

14^th Oct 2012: Business Development Day

15^th Oct 2012: PLI Day
Every year on 9th October, World Postal Day is being celebrated. As a member of Universal Postal Union, India Post is celebrating National Postal Week.

Guidelines for Appointment of Auditors of PFMs and Schemes under New Pension System...

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Inspector Posts Examination on 13/10/2012 & 14/10/2012.

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Grant of Non-productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2011-12

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PROGRAMME OF NFPE - STUDY CAMP IN CHENNAI ON 13TH & 14TH OCTOBER 2012

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Amendments in Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 2012.

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Cabinet clears FDI in insurance, pension

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GRANT OF DEARNESS RELIEF TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT PENSIONERS/FAMILY PENSIONERS-REVISED RATES EFFECTIVE FROM 1.7.2012

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Minutes of the meeting held on 24th September, 2012 regarding Revision of PPO for pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners including pre-1990 pensioners/family pensioners

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STEPPING UP IN ACP PROMOTIONS ALLOWED - BUT IN A RESTRICTED WAY

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On line collection of data of representation of SCs/STs/OBCs and Persons with Disabilities

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BENCH MARK REMOVED FOR MACP WHEREVER PROMOTIONS ARE GIVEN ON SENIORITY CUM FITNESS BASIS

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Extension of facility of withdrawal of quarterly interest of SCSS accounts through Money to MIS accounts

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Revision in Interest Rates of Small Savings Schemes w.e.f 1st April 2012-Interest Tables of TD Accounts opened on or after 1-4-2012

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CLARIFICATION REGARDING ADMISSIBLE/ NON- ADMISSIBLE ITEMS UNDER CGHS

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VALIDITY OF PERMISSION FOR SIX MONTHS FOR REPEATED INVESTIGATIONS / TREATMENT IN RESPECT BENEFICIRIES UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR DIABETES HYPERTENSION & OTHER HEART DISEASES,HAEMODIALYSIS AND CANCER TREATMENT

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ACRs with below benchmark grading considered in past DPCs - reg.

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Our Protest against revised Postal Policy 2012

The Points stressed in the meeting held on 01.10.2012 with the Secretary and Postal Board Members on the revised postal board policy 2012 by the Secretary General and General Secretaries of NFPE is recorded in a form of letter addressed to Postal Board. The letter is reproduced here under for the consumption of all viewers.

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES(Central Heads Quarters)1st Floor, North Avenue Post office, New Delhi – 110001

Ref: NFPE/NPP 2012/GENL/2012 Dated 01.10.2012

To
Mrs. Suneetha Trivedi
Member (Planning)
Postal Services Board Dak Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001

Madam,

Sub: - Discussion on National Postal Policy 2012.Ref: - (i) Your DO No. 27-69/2011 dated 18.09.2012

(ii) Meeting held at Dak Bhawan on 01.10.2012

Kindly refer to the proceedings of the meeting held at Dak Bhawan under the Chairpersonship of Secretary, Department of Posts on 01.10.2012, on the above subject. The viewpoints expressed by the NFPE and its affiliated unions on the specific issues of unbundling of functions and introduction of an independent regulator for Indian Postal market is summarized below:

(a) Theory of level playing field and its negative impact in the Indian situationIn the National Postal Policy 2012 it is stated that it is essential to allow free interplay of market forces and consequent stabilization of the Postal market. This means opening up of entry in the Postal market for national/international courier companies by granting licence for which amendment to the Indian Post office Act 1898 is a must.

In India more than 70% of the population lives in rural villages and the Department of Posts is the sole service provider in the rural areas, through it’s a vast network of more than 1,55000 post offices. It is an admitted fact that, even now couriers are not providing postal services in the rural areas. On getting licence they will restrict their area of operation to the metro cities/cities and shall capture a major share of Postal sector revenue. About 70% of the revenue of India Post is from metro cities/cities. The remaining rural villages where 70% of the population resides is contributing less than 30% of the revenue earned by India Post.

If competition is allowed, it will never be a fair competition in a level playing field. Aggressive competition will take place in the profit making city areas and vast majority of the loss making rural areas will be left to the India Post. This will result in further increasing the loss incurred by the Postal Department and will lead to the natural death of the India Post within a short span of time as the slogan is – “survival of the fittest.”

The experience in the telecom sector clearly manifested that the private telecom operators never cared to provide landline connections in the rural areas, inspite of inclusion of a separate clause to this effect in the licences granted to them, instead they opted to pay the meagre amount of fine imposed on them for violation of the compulsory clause of provision of rural landline connections. The Government and the regulator has always taken a lenient view towards private operators. In the Postal also the same thing will happen.

(b) Amendment to the Indian Post office Act 1898We do agree that many of the clauses of the Indian Post office Act 1898 has become obsolete and many changes are to be incorporated therein, especially in the context of induction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Postal Services. But the amendment envisaged in the National Postal Policy 2012 is quite unwarranted. By amending the Act, the Government want to end the monopoly of the Department of Posts in collection, processing, conveyance and delivery of letter mail articles. This is mainly to facilitate entry of the private courier companies to compete in the letter mail sector.

Earlier also Government has brought a bill called “Indian Post office Act Amendment bill” in the Parliament for this purpose. The bill was referred to the Standing committee of Ministry of Communications and IT. The Committee after hearing all the stake holders including the courier companies had given its report in which it was clearly recommended that the exclusive privilege of collection, processing, conveyance and delivery of letter mail articles should remain with the Postal itself. This being the position the present move to again bring an amendment is against interest of the people at large and the customers in particular. It is pertinent to mention that in many foreign countries, the exclusive privileges of letter mail is being preserved with the Government function and the existing right shall not be removed at any cost.

(c) Road map to privatisationGovernment of India wants to open or liberalise the Indian Postal Sector for providing unhindered entry of the private sector. In the long run, the Government may withdraw from its responsibility to provide postal services to the public through Govt. owned Department of Posts. The ultimate aim and hidden agenda of the National Postal Policy 2012 is to give maximum patronage to the private sector and the “public-private partnership”, “unbundling of functions” etc are mainly intended for achieving this goal.

In the telecom, the government refused to grant permission to the Government owned BSNL for providing the value added cellular mobile services in India. Licences were granted to all other private cellular mobile companies and they charged exhorbitant rates for incoming and outgoing calls. Only after six years, that too after prolonged struggle by the BSNL employees and due to mounting public opinion, the Government reluctantly granted licence to BSNL also. If this can happen in Telecom, one can very well imagine what will be attitude of the Government and the fate of Department of Posts.

(d) We oppose the neo-liberal reforms

NFPE as an organisation of the Postal employees has been fighting against the neo-liberal globalization policies of the Government of India from 1991 onwards. When many countries where this reforms are implemented are reverting back, we are at a loss to understand why Government of India is going ahead with the reforms in the Indian Postal Sector. In fact, in the preamble of the draft National Postal Policy itself it is admitted that – “though the principle of separation of regulator and operator is widely discussed, it is yet to find universal acceptance”

In the above circumstances going ahead with the institutional reforms such as unbundling of functions i.e.; operation, regulation and policy making in the Postal Sector will be suicidal. We strongly oppose unbundling and setting up of separate regulator.

(e) Department of Posts can itself regulate the Postal market in India Instead of creating a separate regulator, the Department of Post itself can regulate the Postal market by framing necessary rules and by increasing the power of the Postal Board and at the same time keeping its monopoly over the letter mail.

In view of the above NFPE demands the Government of India and the Postal Administration to desist from any move to unbundle the functions and also from the move to appoint separate regular for Indian Postal market.

Yours faithfully,

(M. Krishnan)

Secretary General, NFPE

POSTAL JCA SUBMITTED MEMORANDUM TO THE DG(POSTS) ON PENDING DEMANDS

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DA order circulated by Directorate.

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Implementation of Redesigned Network for First Class Mail-Sorting and Closing of bags by BPCs and MBCs handling Outward Bulk Mail

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FINANCE MINISTRY ISSUED DA ORDER

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NEW SPEED POST RATES

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Amendment to GPF (Central Service) Rules 1960 - Notification

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Recognition of Ratan Jyoti Netralaya, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) for treatment of Central Government employees under CS(MA) Rules, 1944.

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Holding of PA/SA Direct Recruitment for 2011 & 2012 through approved Outsourced Agency

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Family Pension - List of documents to be submitted by a claimant member of family (other than spouse) along with Form 14, PPO and death certificate in respect of the deceased pensioner/family pensioner - regarding

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Conducting of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to the cadre of Inspector of Posts ( 66.66 % ) Departmental Quotal for the year 2012

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Change in date of birth/age of family pensioners regarding

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NATIONAL ANOMALY COMMITTEE HELD ON 17th JULY, 2012

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Seniority of officers holding posts/grades in grades merged in pursuance of recommendations of 6th CPC

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Officials working in the posts of PO & RMS Accountant posts are eligible for Special Allowance even after grant of MACP upgradation - orders of Directorate

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FIVE FOREIGN CONSULTANTS IN RACE FOR ‘POST BANK OF INDIA’ PROJECT

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Download Admit Card/ Hall Tickets for LGO Examination Sechdule to be held on 16-09-2012

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Conducting of Special LDCE for promotion to the cadre of AAO(90% Departmental Examination Quota) for the year 2012

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Pension Portal Orders : Action taken report on the decisions of the 29th meeting of SCOVA

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Inspector Posts Examination 2012 Postponed again - Fresh dates not announced

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Postal/Sorting Assistant Direct Recruitment Examination 2011-2012 Register On-Line

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Gazette Notification regarding the amendment in the Central Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981

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PROPOSED CAMPAIGN PROGRAMME OF NFPE LEADERS FOR STRIKE DATED 12.12.2012

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Relaxation of CCS (Conduct) Rules and CCS(CCA) Rules

Relaxation of CCS (Conduct) Rules and CCS(CCA) Rules

A written answer was given in the Rajya Sabha to the questions about the subject of relaxation of CCS (Conduct) Rules and CCS(CCA) Rules by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Shri.V.Narayanasamy as follows...
There are some provisions to relax the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965...
So far as CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 are concerned, the Central Government can relax the requirements of any Rule to such extent and subject to such conditions as it may consider necessary, for dealing with the case in a just and equitable manner. However, any order of the Central Government which may be issued relaxing the requirement of any Rules in any particular case should be authenticated as an order of the President in accordance with the requirements of Article 77 of the Constitution.
So far as CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 are concerned, power to relax time limit or to condone delay vests with the authority competent under these Rules to make any order for good and sufficient reasons or if sufficient cause is shown, extend the time limit in these rules for anything required to be done under these rules or condone any delay.
Related orders...
Government of India is fully competent to modify, relax or dispense with any rules to prevent hardships in any individual case.
Where the Central Government is satisfied that the operation of any rule regulating the conditions of service of Union Government servants, or any class of such Government servants, causes undue hardship in any particular case, it may, by order, dispense with or relax the requirements of that rule to such extent and subject to such conditions as it may consider necessary, for dealing with the case in a just and equitable manner. In this rule, the expression "Union Government servants" means all persons whose conditions of service may be regulated by rules made by the President under the proviso to Article 309 or clause (5) of Article 148 of the Constitution.
[MHA Notification No. 108/54-Ests.(A), dated 20th November, 1954]
Power to relax time-limit and to condone delay
Save as otherwise expressly provided in these rules, the authority competent under these rules to make any order may, for good and sufficient reasons or if sufficient cause is shown, extend the time specified in these rules for anything required to be done under these rules or condone any delay.
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CENTRAL TRADE UNIONS CALLS FOR TWO - DAY STRIKE FROM FEBRUARY 20 & 21 ,2013

New Delhi, September 4, 2012(PTI): Trade unions have jointly called a countrywide two-day strike from February 20 next year to highlight the burning issues facing the common people.
The national convention participated by workers from all sectors have expressed their concern and anguish at the total non-response of the government to address the burning issues, said a release.
The five-point demand jointly formulated by trade unions sought urgent measures to curb prices, employment generation, enforcement of labour laws, social security cover for organised and unorganised workers and stoppages of divestment in state-run PSUs.
As per the action plan, trade unions including AITUC, CITU, INTUC, BMS and HMS have called for mass satyagraha on December 18-19 across the country.
It has also called for a march to Parliament on December 20. CLICK HERE FOR DECLARATION COPY

Filling up of the posts of Instructors / Sr. Instructors on Deputation at PTC Saharanpur

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NFPE CIRCULAR

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Govt clears SC/ST quota for promotion in government jobs

New Delhi, September 4, 2012(PTI): The government today cleared a proposal that would allow it to provide reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in promotion in state jobs. 

The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, approved the proposal for making provisions for quotas for SC/STs in promotions in government jobs.

The Cabinet nod clears the decks for introduction of a Constitution Amendment Bill in the ongoing session of Parliament, which has been a long-standing demand of all parties, barring the Samajwati Party.

An all-party meeting, convened by the Prime Minister on August 21, had discussed the issue of reservation in promotion specifically in the wake of the decision of the Supreme Court striking down reservation in promotion to SCs and STs in Uttar Pradesh.

Most political parties had favoured a legally sustainable legislation in the backdrop of the Supreme Court order.

The proposed bill seeks to amend at least four articles of the Constitution to enable the government to provide quota in promotions to SC/STs.

BSP leader Mayawati had raised the issue in Parliament after the Supreme Court had on April 28 struck down her government’s decision in this regard.

Parliament had witnessed disruptions on the issue in the current as well as the previous session.

Retirement Benefits : Defined Benefit Pension Scheme and New Pension Scheme to retired Central Government employees

In Lok Sabha, Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Shri.V.Narayanasamy replied to a question about the welfare schemes for retired employees on 22nd August, 2012.
The Central Government employees appointed before 1.1.2004 and governed by the Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, on their retirement, are granted a monthly pension equal to 50% of their last pay drawn. However, the minimum pension granted to retired employees is Rs.3,500/- per month. Old Pensioners of the age of 80 years and above are granted additional pension ranging from 20% to 100% of their basic pension.
The pensioners are also granted dearness relief from time to time based on the All India Consumer Price Index. The present rate of Dearness Relief is 65% of the pension. The pensioners are also provided medical facilities/fixed medical allowance to take care of their health.
The Government employees appointed on or after 1.1.2004 and governed by the New Pension System can withdraw 60% of their savings as a lumpsum when they retire. The balance 40% of their wealth is used to purchase an annuity scheme from a life insurance company of their choice, which will pay him/her a monthly pension for the rest of his/her life. In case the employees leave the New Pension Scheme prior to age of 60, the mandatory anuitization would be 80% of the pension wealth.

SMS facility for Indented Medicines to CGHS Beneficiaries

The service of SMS facility for indented medicines is now provided by NIC to CGHS beneficiaries with effect from 6.7.2012. This information was given by the Minister Shri.Ghulam Nabi Azad in Lok Sabha.

SMS FACILITIES FOR INDENTED MEDICINES
SMS facility has been started since 6th July 2012. Currently the service is provided by NIC, free to CGHS.
The beneficiaries are given the printout of prescription by doctors, which carries the details whether the medicine is available in the Wellness Centre or is indented.
SMS facility has been started
•(i) As a deterrent against misuse of CGHS card by unauthorized persons.
•(ii) As a good will gesture that CGHS takes care of the beneficiaries.
Currently the service is provided by NIC, free to CGHS.

Official Minutes of the meeting regarding revision of PPOs for Pre-2006 Pensioners/Family Pensioners

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CONFEDERATION ENDORSES MOVEMENT LAUNCHED BY THE WORLD FEDERATION OF TRADE UNIONS ON FIVE BASIC ISSUES FOR HUMAN EXISTENCE

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