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DG/RHS

AM(Works)

AM(Signal)

Adv.(RS)

Adv.(Infra)

ED (Works)

EDF(E)

ED(T&C)

EDE(RRB)

EDCE(G)

Dir(IH)

JDE(W)

DG/RPF

AM(Staff)

Adv.(ME)

Adv.(Safety)

Adv.(L&A)

EDTT(F)

EDE(N)

EDPM

EDCE(P)

EDFX-II

DME(PU)

JDE(G)

AM(Comml.)

AM(E1ect.)

AM(Fin).

Adv.(IR)

Adv.(T&C)

ED(C&IS)

EDA

EDH(Plg.)

EDME(Tr.)

EDPC-I

DPC-II

AM(CE)

AM(Traffic)

AM(Te1e)

Adv.(Vig.)

Adv.(M&L)

EDPC-II

ED(T&MPP)

EDE(Res.)

ED(L&A)III

Chairman/HRRC

JDE(N)

E(NG)-I & II, PC-III, IV, V & VI, TG-I & V, Health Branch, CE-II, F(E) - I, II, & III,

E(W), E(G), E(LL), M(W), E(MPP), E(P&A)I & II.

MINUTES

of

The PNM Meeting

between

Railway Board

and

All India Railwaymen’s Federation

held

on 27th

& 28th

September, 2011

MINUTES OF THE PNM MEETING HELD BETWEEN RAILWAY BOARD AND

AIRF ON 27TH

& 28TH

SEPTEMBER, 2011

MEMBERS PRESENT

OFFICIAL SIDE STAFF SIDE

S/Shri

1. A.K. Vohra,

Member Staff

2. Dr. V.K. Ramteke,

DG/RHS

3. Satyendra N. Pandey,

DIG/P&TS

4. P.K. Sharma,

AM(Staff)

5. Ashok Kumar Gupta,

Adv.CE/B&S

6. W.K. Pradhan,

Adv.ME(Proj)

7. S.K. Sharma,

Adv.(ME)

8. Sunil Kumar,

Adv.(Safety)

9. S. Rajware,

Adv.(Fin.)

10. A.K. Nigam,

Adv.(IR)

11. R. Mukundan,

EDE(N)

12. P. Mishra,

EDPC–I

13. R.R. Prasad,

ED(T&MPP)

14. A.K. Gulati,

C(HRRC)

15. Anjali Goyal,

EDF(E)

16. Pradeep Kumar,

ED(Sig/ Projects)

17. A.M. Reddy,

EDPM

18. Dr. D.P. Pande,

EDH(P)

19. Desh Ratan Gupta,

ED(L&A)–III

AIRF

S/Shri

1. Shri Umraomal Purohit,

2. Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra

3. Shri Rakhal Das Gupta

4. Shri J.M. Pinto

5. Shri U.C. Tyagi

6. Shri R.D. Yadav $

7. Shri S.K. Bose

8. Shri N. Kanniah

9. Shri C.A. Rajasridhar

10. Ch. Gandhi

11. Shri V.P.R. Pillai

12. Ch. Sankar Rao

13. Shri J.R. Bhosale

14. Shri M.N. Bajpayee $

15. Shri K.L. Gupta

16. Shri Mukesh Galav

17. Shri Salil Lawrence

18. Shri S.K. Brahma

19. Shri Subhendu Mukherjee

20. Shri A.M.D’Cruz

21. Shri Harbhajan Singh Sidhu

22. Shri Manoj Behra

23. Shri Sashikant Pandey

24. Smt. Harjeet Kaur

25. Smt. D. Shaleel

26. Ms Champa Verma

27. Shri Rajinder Singh #

$ – attended on 27th September, 2011. # – attended on 28th September, 2011.

OFFICIAL SIDE STAFF SIDE

20. Rajiv Saxena,

EDV(T)

21. Ravi Prabhat,

ED(A)

22. Alok Kumar,

EDCE(G)

23. K. Mal,

EDE(Res.)

24. Shubhranshu,

EDME(Tr)

25. Vinay Singh,

ED(W)

26. I. Jeyakumar,

DTT/POL

27. A.D. Ramachandran,

DE(LL)

28. Sushil Kumar,

DEE(PS)

29. Ajay Gupta,

Dir. RS(M)

30. Ashish Mehrotra,

Dir. Safety–I

31. Samir Shankar,

JDV(T)–II

32. Vivek Srivastava,

JD(T&C)

33. D. Mallik,

JDE(IR)

34. Madan Lal,

JDE(G)

35. D.V. Rao,

JDE(N)

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Section – A: Introduction

Member (Staff) as Chairman of the meeting addressed the gathering as under:-

Shri Umraomal Purohitjee, President/AIRF, Shri Shiva Gopal Mishrajee, General Secretary and other representatives of the AIRF, my colleagues in the Railway Board, I extend a hearty welcome to all of you to this meeting of PNM/AIRF.

This is my first PNM meeting at Board’s level. Under the enlightened leadership

of AIRF, I am sure we will continue to maintain the hitherto healthy tradition of solving the problems through mutual consultation, dialogue and discussions.

I would like to share certain important achievements that have taken place on the

Indian Railways in the recent past.

� Total earnings to end of August, 2011 (approx.) is `40162.86 crore which is 3.29% less than the BP. The growth over corresponding period of last year is 9.95%.

� Ordinary Working Expenses to end of August, 2011 (Approx.) is `30719.83 crore

which is 1.96% more than the BP. The increase in Ordinary Working Expenses as compared to corresponding period of last year is 13.53%.

� From April to August, 2011, consequential train accidents decreased from 60 to 52

as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. � The operating ratio for the year 2010-11 has come down to 94.6% compared to

95.3 % in 2009-10. Budget estimates for 2011-12, however, envisages on operating rate of 91.1%.

� RDSO has developed the World’s first diesel locomotive equipped with electronic

fuel injection which will use lesser amount of diesel and thereby will be cost-effective.

� Ministry of Railways have decided to set up National High Speed Rail Authority

(NHSRA) for planning, standard setting, implementing and monitoring of High Speed Rail Projects. It has also been decided to conduct pre-feasibility study on 50:50 cost sharing basis with the concerned State Governments on the six selected corridors to introduce high speed passenger trains. Tenders for the studies have been initiated and studies are at various stages.

� RCF Kapurthala has been awarded the prestigious Golden Peacock Environment

Management Award at the 13th World Congress on Environment Management at New Delhi.

� Indian Railways is the proud family of having seven National Awardees for sports

in 2011. Shri Raj Kumar, NR (Wrestler) has been awarded with Dhyanchand Award. Shri Rahul Banerjee, ER(Archery), Ms.Preeja Sreedharan, SR(Athletics), Shri Ashish Kumar, NCR (Gymnastics), Shri Rakesh Kumar, NR (Kabaddi), Ms.

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Tejeswini Bai, SCR (Kabaddi) and Shri Ravinder Singh, NR (Wrestling) have also been honoured with “Arjuna Award”.

� It has been decided that on the lines of Privlege Passes/PTOs, School Passes may

also be issued upto 4 months in advance as per the request of the employee. � Legally dependent divorced daughters have been included in the list of family

members for availing of Railway health services. � A new super-speciality Cardiac Centre has been started at B.R. Singh Hospital,

Eastern Railway. � As per Budget announcement by Hon’ble MR, a proposal for provision of 20 Road

Mobile Medical Vans is under process. � A comprehensive Indian Railways web portal with the URL

www.indianrailways.gov.in have been launched with a view to consolidate all the services and information on a single window web interface for the entire rail user community of Indian whether they are passenger service, freight service or parcel service customer. With these, I would look forward for your suggestions. Thanks.

Shri Umraomal Purohit

Shri Purohit welcomed Shri A.K. Vohra, Member Staff and assured him full co-

operation of AIRF. He narrated the history of PNM Forum as also mentioned about the harmonious industrial relations on Indian Railway. He expected expeditious steps to be taken by Ministry of Railways for resolving all pending issues in Departmental Anomaly Committee, JCM (DC), Cadre Restructuring Committee etc. He brought to the notice of MS and DG/Health that due to acute shortage of doctors and paramedical staff, the Railwaymen and their families, including retired employees are suffering badly. In many zones, supply of medicines has been stopped in the name of non-availability of fund. He suggested that the tenure of CMPs be extended from present 7 years to at least 10 years. He stated that there is abnormal delay on the part of Railway Board in approving the proposals of Referral Hospitals and also delay in reimbursement of the expense spent by railway employees/RELHS beneficiaries, which is causing lot of inconvenience and hardship to them. He suggested some way to be found out for timely approval of referral hospitals and payment of reimbursement in time. He also stated that lot of problems are being faced by patients on dialysis. He brought to the notice of Railway Board that there is lot of delay in issuing revised PPOs of Pre-2006 retirees and unless staff strength is increased or incentive paid, this task will not be completed. He stated that in some Zones, Festival Advance is refused as the concerned staff has not opted for Bank Payment. He drew attention of the Board to lack of proper maintenance of Railway quarters/colonies for want of adequate funds. He requested that Railway Board should see that no staff should suffer due to poor maintenance of quarters and legitimate payments, viz. salary, O.T., TA and other allowances and also supply of uniforms are not affected on account of shortage of funds.

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Besides the above, Shri Purohit stated that, on many of the divisions, compassionate ground appointments have been rejected on flimsy grounds that the family of the deceased employee has two/three room house, agricultural land and the ward has no liability, etc. On BKN Division of NWR, the DRM has rejected many such cases. DRMs must be apprised that compassionate ground appointment on the Railways should not be rejected and the wards of the deceased employees should be given compassionate appointments on priority.

He further stated that, due to shortage of staff, particularly Trackmen cadre, it has

been observed that a large number of Trackmen used to run over every year. Railway Board should take immediate steps to fill-up all the vacancies within a reasonable period so that stress on such staff can be reduced and their lives may be saved.

Shri Purohit also stated that there is an urgent need to issue a specific list of Safety

Categories Staff in consultation with the Organized Labour. While appreciating constitution of High Power Committee, Shri Purohit stated that to

facilitate us for presenting memorandum, we hope Railway Board will extend us all the facilities.

While expressing concern on stopping payment of TA/DA to Staff Car Drivers, Shri

Purohit demanded continuance of the same.

Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra Shri Mishra welcomed the MS and thanked Railway Board for permitting two

additional women representatives in Board PNM Forum. He informed that Mrs. D. Salil, Mrs. Harjit Kaur and Miss Champa Varma are participating in today’s meeting. Then he requested to consider following:-

Timely circulation of Railway Board’s orders to the Federation as also timely disposal

of grievances of the staff. Often letters issued from the Railway Board on Policy matters are not endorsed to

AIRF. Earlier also we have expressed our concern with the Railway Board on it. Demanded Representation of women in the Negotiating Fora at the Zonal and

Divisional level as has been done at Railway Board level. Demanded payment of PLB in cash to Railwaymen before Pooja Festival. Enquired about the outcome of the committees constituted by the Railway Board on

various subjects. Demanded removal of discrepancies of the LARSGESS as also anomalies of the VI

CPC. Shri Mishra stressed on early settlement of Running Staff related issues, viz. payment

of Running Allowance w.e.f. 1.1.2006 with enhanced rates, enhancement in the rate of ALK/Mileage.

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Shri Mishra also stressed on filling-up of vacancies and also creation of additional

posts for enhanced workload. He also stressed on creation of posts of TTEs, particularly in Chennai Division of Southern Railway and also creation of posts for Central Hospital, WCR.

Shri Mishra demanded 8th pass educational qualification for compassionate ground

appointment. Shri Mishra stressed on the recruitment of Substitutes, giving preference to the wards

of Railway employees. Shri Mishra further stressed on early absorption of the staff working in the quasi-

administrative offices connected with the Railways. Shri Mishra demanded early implementation of various welfare schemes announced

by Hon’ble MR in last Rail Budget. Shri Mishra further demanded extension of Privilege Pass facility to both the parents

of the Railwaymen as also Post-Retirement Complimentary Pass to retired Railway employees in accordance with the revised Pass Rules.

He also demanded First Class Residential Card Pass to the staff working in GP `2400

and above. Shri Mishra demanded medical facilities to retired Railway employees and their

families. He stated that at least 65 Mobile Medical Vans should be provided to cater the need of employees/ wards working/residing in remote areas.

He demanded for the entitlement of Privilege Pass holders to travel in Duronto

Express Trains He stressed on implementation of recommendations of Committee on Career

Progression and Package to Trackmen in letter and spirit. He further demanded recruitment of Act Apprentices and their regularization,

particularly in Ajmer. He also demanded provision of Hostel in Kota and aids for the same from the SBF. He demanded temporary status to Substitutes, generally over the Zonal Railways and

specifically on NWR where out of 135, 128 have been given temporary status and 7 have been denied regularization in the name of CBI

He demanded regularization of casual labours over the Indian Railways those who are

on Live Register, particularly in N.E. Railway He further demanded waiver of examination fee for GDCE Candidates. He demanded encashment of 30% leave to Running Staff.

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He suggested meeting with union officials during tour of divisions by the Railway

Board officials. While expressing concern, he stated that the payment of OT/TA/NDA etc. has been

stopped by various Zonal Railways due to non-availability of funds. He further stated that the SMs/ASMs are being forced to perform the duties of the

Commercial Staff. He explained the problems being faced by the AC escorting staff and demanded

resting facilities to them as also payment of overtime to them. He demanded payment of Transport Allowance to the staff of Rayanapadu and

Jamalpur Workshops. He further demanded treating TRD, Bridge, TTM, TMC staff and S&T Trollymen

and Cleaners in C&W Departments as Safety Categories Staff. He further demanded publication of list of Safety Categories and provide facilities for preparation and evidences before the High Power Committee.

He demanded Washing Allowance to all those staff who are getting uniform. He also demanded supply of cloth for uniform and payment of Stitching Charges to

all those employees who are provided with uniform. He further demanded protective garments to all the Railway employees. Shri Mishra further demanded shoes and protective gears to Safaiwalas working in all

the departments, including C&W Cleaners. He demanded facilities of Changing Room for women employees. While expressing concern on inordinate delay in Cadre Restructuring exercise, he

demanded that it should be done immediately. Shri Mishra demanded benefit of MACP to Accounts Staff in GP 5400. He stated that the duty roster of S&T staff should be according to HOER Rules. Shri Mishra stated that RCF Administration is charging monthly rent from the staff

for using CUG phone. This practice is not good and should be stopped immediately. He demanded sanction of Flood Relief Fund to the affected staff of Varanasi. Shri Mishra expressed concern on outsourcing of non-core activities in UBL

Workshop by SWR Administration, such as cleaning of workshop area, scrap and transportation of bogies, self leveling floor coating in the doorways, gangways and lavatories in coaches, painting of coaches.

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Besides the above, Shri Mishra stated –

(i) As Indian Railways is doing well under the control of Government, no efforts should be made to privatize the Railways.

(ii) Adequate number of ORH/ Retiring Rooms be allotted for stay of representatives attending PNM.

(iii) Time frame be fixed for resolving the problems.

(iv) Appointment under LARSGESS be treated at par with CGA as assured by MR.

(v) Continuation of 8th pass educational qualification for compassionate ground appointment.

(vi) Reduce the difficulties faced by ASM while preparing Computerized RRs.

(vii) Provision of accommodation for AC Attendants at destination and while on Board.

(viii) Provide adequate facilities to women employees working in Open Line.

(ix) Allow Catering Staff who opted IRCTC to come back to Indian Railways.

(x) Decide yardstick of S&T Staff as per HOER.

(xi) Instructions of MM, i.e. wherever man and machines are available no outsourcing to be done, are not honoured at Zonal, Divisional and Workshop Level.

(xii) System of promotions on the basis of ACRs be regularized.

(xiii) Instructions issued by the Safety Directorate on 23.04.2011 for awarding punishment in violation of natural justice should be withdrawn.

(xiv) Adopt measures to save Trackmen and S&T staff from knockdown.

(xv) Permit widow mother-in-law as a dependent in Privilege Passes.

(xvi) Issue clarifications for eligibility of RCP.

Shri Rakhal Das Gupta Shri Gupta welcomed the Member Staff and others joined fresh. He stated that we

want a feedback on the items which we are being raising. Durga Puja, the biggest festival of the eastern part of the country, shall begin from 3rd

October. Last office working day is 30th September. Despite repeated requests of AIRF, orders for the payment of PLB is yet to be issued. Employees working down the line will have to forget the festival and to wait for the payment of PLB, so that they could purchase their necessaries. This is most unfortunate. The payment of PLB should start immediately and the same should be paid in cash as already requested by the AIRF.

While expressing concern on surrendering of higher grade posts, he stated that this is

quite departure of the decision arrived at in the PNM meeting. While speaking on payment of Daily Allowance to Staff Car Drivers, Shri Das Gupta

stated that instead of issuing orders, a committee has been appointed on 13.9.2011 to go into the affairs. This is a violation of the procedure followed so long.

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While speaking on Pension/Family Pension in favour of retired employees in respect of Compulsory Retirement Pension and Compassionate Allowance, he stated that Railway Board’s orders contained in their letter dated 6.9.2011 should be kept in abeyance till the matter is discussed fully, as the same will affect adversely the economic condition of the families.

Orders have been issued by the Finance Directorate that each and every case of

MACP should be vetted by the Accounts and then only orders should be issued. This has badly delayed in the issue of the orders of MACP. Many persons those who were due to get the benefit of MACP had to retire from services without enjoying the benefit of the MACP Scheme during service life.

Orders for LARSGESS were revised vide Board’s letters of 11.9.2010 and 24.9.2010.

Staff submitted applications. Those were to be processed in zonal headquarters. But it was not done. In the meantime, orders have been issued to divisionalise them. Applications submitted during 2010-11 also need to be processed in the divisions. Headquarters of the Zonal Railways should send them back to the divisions and the applications of the entitled persons submitted during 2010-11 should also be processed, irrespective of the fact of present age of the employee and educational qualification of the wards, i.e. those who were entitled for appointment at the time of application, should be considered(like advertisement for DR issued during 2008-09 are now being processed with same qualification and age, as was existed at the time of application).

To ensure safety of the travelling public, it is necessary to take following steps:-

(i) Supply of good quality spare parts and other materials so as to keep the rolling stock in good fettle.

(ii) For shortage of spare parts, cannibalizing has become the order of the day. This causes impediment in normal maintenance and POH works.

(iii) Vacancies in different categories like ALP, Artisans, Trackmen, Gatemen, Porters, Points- man should be filled-up.

(iv) Direct Recruitment vacancies of the Skilled Artisan, left vacant for years together, should be filled-up by promoting Helpers as one time measure.

Six monthly review of 10-hour working Rules – “Signing on” to “Signing off’ for

Running Staff was ordered to be reviewed at the Zonal Railway Headquarters, but this is not being done, and the Running Staff are being compelled to work longer hours, jeopardizing safety of the travelling public as also of their own.

On attaining 50% DA, number of allowances has been increased by 25%. The rate of

allowance for Running Staff, which has been pegged down already, has not been increased by 25%, which has been made available for other allowances.

Pass facility to the Running Staff has not been granted by adding 30% of Pay

Element. If, added, Sr. ALP and Shunter, at least, would be admissible for AC Tier Passes. Repair of the quarters has almost come to a stall, as hardly any amount has been

allotted for this purpose. In the meantime, supply of day-to-day repair materials has been stopped. There should be transparency in the matter of allotment of funds for repair of

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quarters. Supply of petty store for the SSE/Works should be ensured so that petty repair works can be undertaken.

Railway Board yet to clarify the matter of fixation of pay of those staff who have

received one/ two promotions given during the period from 1.1.2006 and 31.8.2008. This has been provided by the Ministry of Defence after obtaining clarification from the administrative ministry. AIRF has sent reference to the Railway Board, enclosing Ministry of Defence’s orders in this regard, to which reply is awaited. Pay of those staff should be fixed taking into account one/two promotions granted to the Railwaymen during the period from 1.1.2006 and 31.8.2008.

Besides the above, Shri Das Gupta spoke on -

• Payment of salary by cheque arbitrarily.

• Sanctioning of leave for the staff at the roadside stations.

• Payment of monthly wage/salary to the contract labourers to ensure timely and correct payment.

• Widening of promotional scope for Safaiwalas.

• Disposal of appeals under D&AR within 30 days, which are delayed badly.

Shri J.R. Bhosale

Shri J.R. Bhosale stated that there is lot of delay in replying the references made by zonal railways and requested MS to expedite replies. He also raised the issues regarding acute shortage of Doctors, Para Medical Staff, Part-time Dentists, delay in approving Private Hospitals for treatment at BRC, ADI RJT, RTM and BCT Divisions and delay in starting Central School at BRC. He mentioned about the issue of Coolies of ADI, who wants to rejoin as Gangman.

Issues raised by the other members of the Federation:-

� Run over cases of trackmen – which are increasing day by day on trunk root between MGS – GZB need to be checked.

� Name of widow mother of deceased employee may be included in Pass & Medical facility.

� Recognition of private hospitals as referral hospitals pending with Railway Board to be expedited.

� Renewal of tie-up with corporate hospitals over East Coast Railway. � Recognition of training centres and filling up of 12,000 vacancies over East Coast

Railway. � Without establishing responsibility of the concerned ECRC, debit should not be

recovered which is being wrongly done on Central Railway. � There is acute shortage of Trackman which needs to be filled up. � Release of additional fund from Railway Board for creation of additional post on

Northern Railway. � Entry of ladies in ALP, Guard, Ticket Collectors, TTEs, etc.

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Section – B: MINUTES DG/RHS

47/2006: Extending the benefit of RELHS to the Superannuated Railway Employees.

The matter is being examined.

18/2010: Provision of Modern and well equipped Physiotherapy Department at least in all

Divisional Hospitals over the Indian Railways and staff strength according to yardsticks.

To be discussed separately. Full data will be sent to Federation before discussion.

7/2011: Qualifying Service for eligibility of RELHS-97.

&

22/2011: Retired Employees Liberalized Health Scheme RELHS.

Under examination.

24/2011: Extension/re-opening of Retired Employees Liberalized Health Scheme

(RELHS-97).

Being examined.

EDPM

10/2008: Manning of UTS and PRS Terminals by Commercial Staff – Reg.

The Federation was apprised that action was taken in terms of the approved minutes of

the meeting held in December, 2010. However, the Federation desired that the issue of merger of ECRC and Commercial Clerks, which is the main issue of the agenda, should be expedited.

25/2008: Provision of berths for Guards/Crew working spare.

Federation insisted for a separate meeting with MT within a month.

30/2010: Policy for Retiring Rooms/Dormitories.

It was agreed that on this issue, for any surrender of posts prior discussion to be held with

organised labour.

EDCE(G)

16/2005: Package of allowance to Gangmen.

Committee’s recommendations have been put up to Board on 18.7.2011. Finalisation of

report by Board needs to be expedited.

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ED(L&A)III 59/2006: Maintenance of Railway Colonies.

Follow up action has been taken on the minutes of the separate meeting held with

Board(ME) on 05.01.2011. Federation further stated that where repair to Quarter is essential, HRA and rent is not to be deducted for next 2-3 months so that occupant can carryout such repairs. Official side agreed to review the matters. ED(T&C)/EDE(N)

56/2006: Indian Railway Tourism and Catering Corporation – Catering staff on

deputation.

Such of the staff who had taken absorption in IRCTC but have not taken any Pensionary

benefits from Railway administration, their repatriation to Railways based on their option has been approved “in principle”. For formal approval it has been submitted to MR. Once it is received necessary orders will be issued.

Adviser(Infra)/ DE(LL) 58/2006: Privatisation/Contractorisation/Outsourcing/offloading of various activities of

the Indian Railways.

This will be discussed in a separate meeting.

Adviser(Safety)

26/2010: Implementation of the recommendation of the Railway Safety Review

Committee, 1998.

A separate meeting was held on 22.07.2011. Record Note of Discussions circulated on

27.09.2011. Further discussion will be held. ED(Works)

35/2006: Grant of incentive to railway employees deputed on gauge conversion project of

Lumding – Silchar Section of N.F. Railway.

Full Board is yet to decide on the issue. However, the matter will be given a fresh look.

ED(Accounts)

24/2010: Implementation of New Pension Scheme and establishment of NPS Cells over the

Indian Railways.

Federation was told that there are 2.69 lakhs subscribers in the railways to the NPS, out

of which forms have been submitted by 2.32 lakhs. 31.10.2011 has been prescribed as the deadline for all zones to complete the submission of forms.

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Federation stated that there are cases where money has been wrongly deducted and

transferred to the Trustee Bank. It was agreed that in such cases the money will be returned to the employees, in consultation with Ministry of Finance, the nodal Ministry for NPS. Staff side demanded to take option from remaining staff and requested for a separate meeting. 14/2011: Filling-up of vacancies of Asstt. Stock Verifiers of Accounts Department –

Permission to Cash and Pay Office.

Instructions in this regard have already been issued vide Board’s letter No. 2000/AC-

II/20/23/Vol.I dated 16.09.2009. As per these instructions, in case no volunteer from AAs/ JAAs is available, staff of Cash & Pay department working in Grade Pay `2400/- and upto 4200/- provided they have rendered at least 5 years of service and have passed Appendix -2 IREM examination, are eligible for appointment as ASV. Necessary clarification will be issued from Railway Board and after issue of instructions item will be closed.

(Closed)

EDF(X)II 2/2006: Refund of Security Deposit.

Instructions have been issued to Zonal Railways vide Board’s Letter No.F(X)I-2006/18/1

(PNM) dated 14.01.2011 that the amount deposited by an employee may be refunded as and when it becomes due in the event of his retirement/death or during service as the case may be.

(Closed)

ED(T&MPP) 27/2006: Surrendering Higher Grade posts.

&

22/2008: Surrender of posts – filling up of vacancies.

Revised instructions are under finalisation.

9/2009: Recruitment of Act Apprentices in open line establishment/sheds/depots.

&

14/2010: Apprentices Act, 1961-Training of the Apprentices in Railway

Establishments.

Discussed and apprised the Federation. Instructions will be issued.

(Closed)

17/2009: Upgradation of the facilities in the Zonal Railway Training Schools/Centres.

&

23/2010: Revision of the rates of Training Allowance and Sumptuary Allowance to the

Faculty Members of different Training Centres.

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11/2011: Provision for training institutes for various disciplines in East Central Railway

It will be discussed separately.

23/2011: Creation of posts for additional workload provided to Rail Coach Factory,

Kapurthala by the Railway Board.

Sanction for creation of 103 posts have been communicated to RCF vide letter

No.E(NG)II/2011/PO/RCF/10 dated 30.06.2011.

EDPC –I (as EDPC-II)

42/2001: Designation of Lab Staff in Medical Deptt.

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39/2006: (i) Change in designation of official language translator.

(ii) Re-designation of guard’s category.

The issue is already under discussion with the nominated Committee and Federation.

May be closed from this forum. (Closed)

26/2008: Upgradation of Horticulture staff.

No further proposal has been received. Staff side will send proposal.

16/2009: Granting of Additional Allowance in favour of Loco and Traffic Running staff –

extension of recommendation of VI CPC.

Under examination in consultation with Ministry of Finance.

15/2010: Parity in pay scales and designations of Rajbhasha Staff on the Railways.

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26/2011: Grant of parity to the Stenographers working in the Zonal Railways.

Office Memorandum to be sent to Ministry of Finance is under process.

19/2010: Implementation of recommendations of VI CPC regarding Group Insurance

Scheme for Railway Servants.

Ministry of Finance has been reminded in the matter.

EDTT(F)/Chairman(HRRC)

20/2009: Rest Rules for Running Staff.

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A separate meeting with Board (MT) will be held shortly. This is also an issue before the High Power Committee recently constituted.

EDF(E)

48/2006: Washing Allowance to all Railway Employees who are supplied uniforms.

Matter is being examined.

5/2009: Admissibility of Daily Allowance to Staff Car Drivers.

Federation stated that when an issue has been finalised in PNM, how can a Committee be

formed at the back of it. They strongly demanded that the Committee formed be scrapped immediately and decision already arrived at should be implemented..

It was agreed that the file will be re-submitted to Board by Finance Directorate.

7/2009: Reckoning of officiating pay for Pensionary benefits to staff working in the

Construction Organisation.

Instructions contained in Board’s letter dated 19.08.2010 have been withdrawn vide letter

dated 09.06.2011 which meets the demand of the Federation.

(Closed)

12/2010: Payment of Road Mileage Allowance to the staff attending inter-Railway duty at

Metropolitan cities.

Provision of Para 1631 of IREC Vol.II, dealing with entitlement of road mileage

allowance on attending outstation duties at metropolitan cities for more than a day has not been amended.

(Closed)

EDPC-I

25/2004: Grant of Selection Grade (Non-functional) `̀̀̀7500-12000 in favour of TG

Teachers – reg.

Position was explained to the Federation and requested for closure of the item.

(Closed)

5/2006: Avenues of promotion of Senior Supervisor in Scale S-13 to S-14 Group ‘B’

(Gazetted) on Railways.

This issue will be placed in the full Board meeting for which Board Memorandum will be

submitted in 15 days’ time. Federation insisted that the same to be discussed within a month. 12/2006: Assured Career Progression(ACP) Scheme for railway servants – Clarification

regarding procedure in respect of selection posts.

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Position clarified to Federation vide letter dated 27.07.2011. Item may be closed.

(Closed) 16/2008: Assured Carrier Progression Scheme applicable to Motormen of BCT division of

Western Railway.

A separate meeting with MS and ME to be held.

30/2008: Voluntary Retirement of Drivers and Gangmen.

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10/2009: Liberalization in the Safety Related Voluntary Retirement Scheme.

The position in respect of various demands related LARGESS was explained to the

Federation. Federation, however, insisted on further relaxations of eligibility and recruitment criteria. These would be re-examined and put up to Board again. 6/2009: Extra Ordinary Leave in continuation with Maternity Leave taken without

production of proper medical certificate.

Federation will get back with its views.

12/2009: Grant of PCO Allowance/Incentive Bonus to technical staff supporting

shops/Sections (including CMT/C&M Lab.), Drawing/Design, I.T. Power Supply and

Stores etc.) – in Railway Workshops and Production Units- Treating them as part of

Inspection, Planning & Planning & Progress wings of PCO.

Follow up separate meeting to be held.

7/2010: Inclusion of left out categories of the staff working in Railway Hospitals of the

Indian Railways for the purview of Hospital Patient Care Allowance.

The position explained to the Federation. This would, however, be given another look on

their insistence. 9/2010: Grant of pay scales of `̀̀̀5000-8000 w.e.f. 01.01.1996 to the Sub-Overseer

Mistry/Supervisor(Works), now Jr. Engineer (Works).

Federation requested for a separate meeting with Board (ME and MS).

17/2010: Payment of Transport Allowance to the staff living in Ghaziabad (Northern

Railway).

Federation will furnish additional documents in support of their contention.

27/2010: Implementation of recommendations of VI CPC – Grant of Transport allowance

to Railway employees.

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This will be processed for competent authority’s approval.

1/2011: Denial of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme to Drawing/Design staff

initially recruited as Tracer.

The position was explained to the Federation that having earned two promotions. These employees are eligible for third financial upgradation only. However, Federation stated that in view of the abolition of lower grade post by the Railway Board, higher grade was in replacement and not by upgradation. Hence should not be treated as MACP. It was agreed to re-examine the issue on request of the Federation. 2/2011: Grant of MACP to Guards Category – Clarification reg.

Copy of reference made to DOP&T and reply received from them will be given to the

Federation. Thereafter the matter will be discussed with Federation. 3/2011: Revision of rates of Kilometreage Allowance and Allowance in lieu of

Kilometreage (ALK).

This issue is figuring in the separate meeting with AM(Staff) fixed for 24.10.2011.

4/2011: Placement of Pharmacists in the Entry GP of `̀̀̀4200(non-functional grade) on

completion of two years service in GP `̀̀̀2800 as well as grant of three MACPs to the

Pharmacist category on the Indian Railways,

Position explained to Federation. Railway Board will again make a reference to DOP&T.

The Federation requested that payment made on the basis of Railway Board’s earlier decision should not be recovered. 9/2011: Caretaking Allowance to Hostel Staff and merging of Caretaker posts with

Ministerial Staff

Under examination.

10/2011: Grant of pay scale `̀̀̀5000–8000 (pre–revised)/ PB–II GP `̀̀̀4200 in new pay scales

to Tower Wagon Drivers of Electrical Department

Position explained to the Federation in details and requested for closure of the item.

However, Federation requested that comparison list be given to them. 13/2011: Grant of LAP, LHAP and Casual Leave to paramedical staff engaged to work in

Railway Hospitals etc. on contract basis.

It was explained to the Federation that the Railway Services (Liberalised Leave) Rules,

1949 are not applicable to the para- medical staff engaged to work on contract basis in Railway Hospitals etc. as they are not treated as Railway servants.

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However, Federation stated that such a provision exists under Rule 25 (B) of Contract Labour Regulation and Abolition Act, 1970. It was agreed to check up the matter.

18/2011: Relaxation in educational qualification for the recruitment of staff under

LARSGESS Scheme/ Substitute/ Compassionate Ground Appointment, Scouts & Guide

and Cultural Quota.

Under consideration.

28/2011: Counting of past service of Canteen employees for financial upgradation under

MACP scheme.

It was explained that since past service is not considered for promotion it is not reckoned

for MACP as well. However, on insistence of the Federation it was decided to re-examine keeping in view the provisions in respect of substitutes. 30/2011: Issue of PPOs and making entry of payment of Medical Allowance to Pensioners/

Family Pensioners

Accounts Directorate will be pursued for suitably including the FMA provision in the

PPOs.

EDE(N)

43/2002: Review of system of construction reserve posts for non-gazetted staff.

A separate meeting to be held.

21/2006: Induction of Trackmen, Safaiwalas and Store Khalasis into the Workshops,

Traffic and Commercial Departments.

Separate meeting to be held with ME.

4/2009: Loss in privilege and service conditions on absorption in alternate employment

of medically de-categorized Running Staff in grade `̀̀̀5000-8000.

Acceptance to the recommendations of the Committee to be expedited.

19/2009: Grant of temporary status to the casual labours recruited during RCF Project

(01.08.1986 to 31.12.1991).

Details of the cases has been furnished by Federation which is under examination.

4/2010: Filling up of vacancies in Grade Pay `̀̀̀1800.

Status of recruitment of Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ to be provided to Federation.

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22/2010: Appointment on compassionate grounds to the wards having physical disability

20% and above.

Under examination. Specific cases mentioned will be considered.

25/2010: Relaxation in the educational qualification for compassionate ground

appointments of the wards of deceased Railway employees.

Under examination.

6/2011: Denial of Pensionary benefits to nearly 1,400 Substitutes in East Central

Railway.

Under examination in consultation with Finance Directorate.

8/2011: Counting of previous services of re-deployed staff for promotion purpose in

absorbing unit – Case of group ‘D’ employees of Flash Butt Welding Plant, Kalyan, re-

deployed in Diesel Shed, Kalyan.

It was clarified to the Federation that, as per the Supreme Court judgement (necessary

instructions issued by ED/T&MPP) and also the extant instructions, rankers quota whether through normal procedure or through LDCE where eligibility is within the department, the service rendered by the re-deployed staff in another department cannot be accounted for the minimum required service. Federation desired that this mater should be discussed with Adviser(IR). 20/2011: Filling up of vacancies of OS Gr. II in scale `̀̀̀5500-9000(V CPC scale) against

20% LDCE Quota.

Instructions will be issued that GMs to decide on the matter based on facts available.

Item will be closed after issue of instructions. (Closed)

21/2011: Implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC – Merger of grades – Revised

classification and mode of filling up of non-gazetted posts.

Under examination.

25/2011: Selection for J.E. Pay Band `̀̀̀9300-34800 – Eligibility thereof.

Under examination.

27/2011: Grievances of the Physiotherapists.

Promotions to be expedited. Officers dealing with the matter on Northern Railway will

be called to Board’s office.

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EDCE(P)

20/2010: Grievances of night patrolman.

Follow up action is being taken as per Record Note of Discussions. Chairman(HRRC)

18/2009: Validity of Passes/PTOs for travel in Garib Rath Express Trains.

Instructions issued vide Board’s Letter No.E(W)92 PS5-3/1 Dated 28.09.2011.

(Closed)

1/2010: Grant of Children Education allowance and Hostel Subsidy to Railway

employees – clarification reg.

A further reference has been made to DOP&T.

3/2010: Permission to travel in “Duranto Trains” on Duty Pass and Privilege Pass.

Under consideration.

6/2010: Provision of companion in lieu of attendant to First Class/1

st ‘A’ Post Retirement

Complimentary Pass/Widow Pass holders who are of 70 years of age and above.

Discrimination within category of retired employees of 70 years of age and above is not

feasible. (Closed)

13/2010: Entitlement of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes on completion of 25 years

of qualifying service.

Under examination.

21/2010: Revision in the Dress Regulations -2004.

Memorandum being put up to full Board.

5/2011: Entitlement of 1st Class Passes in favour of the staff in Grade Pay `̀̀̀2800-

appointed between 01.08.1969 and 10.11.1987

Para - 4 of Board’s letter dated 06.01.2011 states that “the Railway employees who are

already entitled to Ist Class Passes, shall continue to draw Ist Class Passes irrespective of their eligibility in terms of these orders”. The phrase “the Railway employees who are already entitled to Ist Class Passes” obviously means those who were already drawing Ist Class Pass on the date revised instructions were issued would continue to draw the same even if they are not eligible for Ist Class pass according to the new eligibility criteria based on Grade Pay system.

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19/2011: Raising of upper age limit in case of entitlement of Privilege Passes/PTOs for

dependent sons.

A proposal was considered in the full Board meeting for raising the age limit of the

dependent son from 21 years to 23 years for inclusion in the Privilege Pass of the employee but was not agreed to in view of the existing provisions and the overall implications.

DE(D&A)

15/2011: D&A Rules (Policy) - Incorrect interpretation of Rule 1322 R-II on the issue of

Fixation of Pay while implementing penalty of reduction to a lower time scale of pay grade,

post service stage as per Rule 6(VI) of R.S.(D&A) Rules, 1968.

A copy of Notification dated 05.09.2011 amending Railway Servants (Discipline and

Appeal) Rules, 1968 to be furnished to the Federation. After giving the copy of the said notification, case may be closed.

JDE(G) 12/2011: Enhancement of sanctioning limit of Honorarium.

Action being taken as per separate discussion held on 23.08.2011.

17/2011: Retention of railway accommodation at Dibrugarh, N.F. Railway, in favour of

Railway employees transferred and posted at Tinsukia as a result of transfer of staff due to

shift of establishment.

A proposal has been placed before full Board to take a policy decision.

29/2011: Retention of railway quarter in favour of totally medically incapacitated railway

employees.

Will be further examined.

JDE(IR)

3/2008: Facilities to the recognised Unions.

The Record Note of Discussions circulated vide Board’s letter No.E(LR)I/2009/NM1–9 dated 19.01.2010.

SECTION C: SUMMARY

Total No. of Items Closed Balance

86 13 73

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