bhartiya post june 2009

1BHARTIYA POST JUNE, 2009

GENERAL SECRETARY'S DESKv MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION

We know the constraints, difficulties and problems incollecting Declaration forms from all members in the

midst of peak summer prevailing with Loo…, Generalelection etc. But we have to do it. The same constraints

are available to other organisations also.

We are having more leaders and cadres in

each division/branch. It is quite possible to obtain100% declaration forms from our members besides

attracting others by our activities, aims, objects andfunctioning. Our leaders and cadres, as usual, shall

proceed on immediate leave; go round the entiredivision; collect declaration forms; Assist SBCO, P4,

GDS Unions to collect more declarations for theirunions too;

We are having the history; Still we are the

sine-qua-non of Postal Employees. We are committedto work for the betterment of Postal workers.

Popularize our activities among the Postal workers.Compare the CHQ activities and works. We can

proudly say that 90% of problems brought to the CHQnotice had been resolved ; of course except the issues

related to Government policy and programme - YourCHQ is the only CHQ contacting the Divisional

Secretaries frequently; ascertain the problems andtaking appropriate action. Educate and Explain all

these to the basic workers. We are not only old butalso youth in activities. We will leave no stone unturned

in mitigating the issues of Postal workers.

We are proud to hear that there is no second

union in Patiala, Faridkot in Punjab Circle. TheDivisional Secretary, Koppal Karnataka confirmed the

same. In Delhi Capital, there is no second union in P3in New Delhi South West Division. We are receiving

reports that in many divisions, the Divisional/BranchSecretaries are taking all out efforts to increase the

membership around 15 to 20%. Let it be spread to theentire nation. Let us strengthen our capacity of

collective bargaining at Division/Circle and All Indialevels with our increased membership.

The CHQ will honour by presentingawards and mementos to the best branches

which enrolled more membership in the next AllIndia conference. Why not, your branch is one

among the winner. Time is too short. Act, advanceand achieve the target and intimate the CHQ for

ensuring the award.

v Amendment to Service Rules/Recruitment Rules: -

The DOPT vide its OM No. AB 14017/61/2008-Estt (RR) dt. 24.03.09 has amended the Service rules

Grade Pay SL. No.

From To

Minimum Qualifying Service

for promotion

1. 1900 2000 3 years

2. 1900 2400 8 years

3. 2000 2400 5 years

4. 2400 2800 5 years

5. 2400 4200 10 years

6. 2800 4200 6 years

7. 4200 4600 5 years

8. 4200 4800 6 years

9. 4200 5400 8 years

10. 4600 4800 2 years

11. 4600 5400 3 years

From the above, the qualifying service of LSG,

HSG II and HSG I may be determined as 5 years, 6

years and 5 years respectively. It will disturb thepresent qualifying service of 3 years from LSG to HSG

II and 3 years from HSG II to HSG I.

We placed our demand to the department to

follow the present prescribed 3 years of qualifyingservice for HSG II & HSG I promotion. The Department

has assured to take up the issue and revise therecruitment rules as per the present qualifying service.

v Classification of Posts - GazetteNotification:

The DOPT & Training vide its Gazette Notification dt.09.04.2009 under S. O. 946 (E) has classified the Civil

Posts with the following revised classification.

after the revision of Pay scales as per the 6th CPC.

(i) The existing pay scales have to be substituted by

new pay and Grade Pay straightaway withoutmaking any reference.

(ii) Single set of recruitment rules may be formulatedand notified for merged grade.

(iii) Minimum eligibility for promotion etc in a grade

was prescribed as follows:

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All posts carrying the Grade pay right from

Rs.4200/- to Rs.5400/- (Pay band II) are now classified

as Group 'B' as per the above said order. This has created

some confusion about the application of Gazette status

& others. The said notification was brought into effect

from 09.04.2009

v Cadre Restructuring & Formation of Anomaly

Committee: -

The proposals for cadre restructuring was

submitted by us on 02.08.2008 itself. Similarly NFPE has

nominated the members for the Anomaly Committee. It

is told that the formation of Anomaly Committee is being

delayed due to non submission of nomination of two

members from FNPO. Similarly, they have not submitted

any proposals on cadre review so far. The NFPE

delegation met DDG (Establishment) on 22.04.09 and

conveyed our concern over the delay in processing the

cadre restructuring proposal and formation of anomaly

committee.

v Meeting with DDG (Establishment): -

We met the DDG (Establishment) on 22.04.2009.

The issues like Cadre Restructuring, Road Mileage

Allowance to Systems Administrators, Doubling of PO &

RMS Accountant's Special Allowance, Grant of Special

Allowance to the Accountants holding TBOP,

implementation of Group D higher pay for all Group D,

Stoppage of recovery of OTA amount paid to ineligible

officials, Formation of anomaly committee, Revision of

FSC, the recovery case of APM Accounts, Pune H.O due to

overdrawal for Postmen etc were discussed threadbare.

The DDG assured for early decisions on all the issues.

v Filling up of Vacant HSG I Posts

The DOPT has approved the proposal of the

Department relaxing the HSG I Recruitment Rules again

as one time measure and fill up the Posts on adhoc

basis with the HSG II officials without observing any

minimum qualifying service. Similarly, the Present HSG I

officials promoted on adhoc basis will continue further in

the posts. Orders are under issue and is expected before

the end of this week. The recruitment rules for HSG I will

be submitted soon to DOPT for approval.

v BCR from the date of completion of 26 years

service

Consequent upon the High court, Hyderabad

judgment on the issue, the Department is now pursuing

to the modify the orders to grant BCR promotions on

completion of 26 years of Service. It is told that the opinion

of the law ministry has been obtained for this effect.

v GDS Pay revision: -

The file related to GDS committee

implementation has gone to Finance Ministry. No further

progress or information is available at present. The

implementation of the Committee's report or Ad hoc

payment of arrears etc may be only after the conclusion of

General Section.

v Three ACP: -

The File had been returned back by the Election

Commission with the instructions to cause order after

the General Election. As such, ACP orders for Government

employees is expected only after the General Election.

There after, it should be discussed with the Department

to implement the same to the Postal officials besides

processing the cadre review for ensuring more

promotional avenues to the existing employees.

v Sixth CPC - National Anomaly Committee:

The following items were placed in the National Anomaly

Committee for discussion

(1) Pay Fixation in case of merger of pre-revised pay

scale.

(2) Issues on revised Pay Rules 2008 like (i) Option (ii)

Special Allowance for fixation purpose on promotion

w.e.f. 01.01.2006 (iii) Existing pay should not be

less than the minimum of upgraded pay scales.

(iv) Removal of disparity about direct recruits &

promotees (v) Date of next increment between 1st

Feb to June'06 - Grant one increment as one time

measure (vi) No Tax from arrears for Group D &

Sl. No. Description of Posts Classification of posts

1 (a) (B)

A Central Civil post in Cabinet Secretary’s scale (Rs. 90000-fixed), Apex Scale (Rs.80000-fixed and Higher Administrative Grade plus scale (Rs.75500-80000) and A Central Civil Post carrying the following grade pays: - Rs. 12000, Rs.10000, Rs.8900 and Rs.8700 in the scale of pay of Rs.37400-67000 in Pay Band-4, and Rs.7600, Rs. 6600 and Rs. 5400 in the scale of pay of Rs. 15600-39100 in Pay Band – 3

Group A

2. A Central Civil Post carrying the following grade pays: - Rs. 5400, Rs.4800, Rs.4200 in the scale of pay of Rs.9300-34800 in Pay Band – 2.

Group B

3. A Central Civil post carrying the following grade pays: - Rs.2800, Rs.2400, Rs.2000, Rs.1900 and Rs.1800 in the scale of pay of Rs.5200-20200 in Pay Band- 1

Group C

4. A Central Civil post carrying the following grade pays: - Rs.1300, Rs.1400, Rs.1600, Rs.1650 in the scale of pay of Rs.4440-7440 in 1S Scale

Group D (till the posts are upgraded)


others be allowed to exercise option to tax arrears

either on receipt basis or accrual basis. (vii)

Temporary status casual labourers - up gradation

by imparting training to non matriculates.

(3) Benefit on promotion: - Minimum benefit of not less

than 10% of the pay & Grade pay of the feeder post.

(4) Refixation of pension/Family pension - Para 9 of

MOP PG & Pensions O.M. dt. 01.09.2008 to be

revised including both paras 4.1. & 4.2 thereof.

(5) Anomaly in pension for Government servants who

retired/died in harness between 1.1.2006 and

1.9.2008. - Application of 6th CPC

recommendations that pension should be paid at

50% of average emoluments during the past ten

months or last pay drawn with minimum

pensionable service of 20years should be made

to them also.

(6) Commutation of Pension - Suitable amendment to

the table is requested.

(7) Grant Revised Allowance with effect from

01.01.2006 - All allowances may be granted at the

revised rates w. e. f. 1.1.2006.

(8) Transport Allowance - (i) Below the Grade Pay of

Rs.4200/- should be revised to Rs. 1600 + DA for A/

A1 Towns and Rs.1200/- +DA for other towns.

(ii) Absence of more than a month for disentitling the

employees for TA may be done away with.

(iii) 50% TA may be counted as wages for

determining overtime rates.

(9) Revision of Existing Allowance: - Risk Allowance,

Patient care allowance etc. which were withdrawn

be paid with doubled rates till alternate schemes

are implemented.

(10) Parity in Pension of all Pre 1996 retirees with those

who retired on or after 01.01.96 - Notional Pension

as on 01.01.96 may be revised first as per the 5th

CPC and revision of pension be granted with 50%

of the Grade Pay of the Pay Scale from which retired

and not 40% of Basic pension.

(11) Anomaly in Pension to those retiring with in first 9

months of 2006 not fully rectified - The period

preceding between 1.10.06 and 30.09.08 should

be taken as 'Basic Pay multiplied by 1.86 plus

notional increase in the basic pay by the Grade pay

applicable and not 40% of basic pay in the pre-

revised pay scale.

(12) Revision of Pension of those retired during the

period 01.01.2006 to 01.09.2008 - Not only those

retired between 1.1.2006 to 1.9.2008 but even those

who retired prior to 1.1.2006 may be granted full

pension if they had rendered 20 years of service

(i.e.) 50% of the average emoluments for the last

10 months or the last pay if that be more beneficial.

(13) Allowance - Daily Allowance on Tour: - Demanding

Fixed Daily Allowance for stay, Local travel food etc

as before. The proposed DA: -

Grade pay 4800 to 4200 -50% of hotel rates i.e.

Rs.500/- plus 350 for local travel and food i.e.

Rs.850/-

Below Rs.4200/- -50% of hotel rates i.e. Rs.350 +

Rs.350 (i.e.) Rs.700/-

(14) 50% of revised Pay band +Grade Pay not correctly

determined - The revised table worked out & placed

with the subjects to correct the irregularities.

(15) Revision of Pension of those who are receiving two

pensions.

Minimum floor ceiling should apply separately

to each pension and not to the total of the pension

taken together.

(16) Special Provision for those retired on or after

1.1.2006 but retain pre-revised scales of Pay - Such

cases may be very few. Provision be made in Para

13 for suitable amendment/amplification.

(17) Commutation of additional pension on

retrospective revision of pension in respect of post

31.12.2005 retirees - Request to maintain status

Quo by applying the provisions of Rule 10 of CCS

(commutation of Pension) Rules 1981.

(18) Constant Attendant Allowance - Correction/

amendment to the orders about the increase of

allowance after the DA crosses 50% is required.

(19) Grant of Grade pay of Rs.5400 in PB 2 for Asst.

Accounts/Audit officers - Demanded to upgrade the

grade pay of Rs.5400/- in PB II.

(20) Revision in Base Index for DA: The base index in

(2001=100) series for the computation of DA in Pay

scale of 6th CPC may be taken as 115.12 and not

115.76.

(21) Child Care Leave - The clarification dt. 18.11.2008

may be withdrawn since the 6th CPC had not

indicated that the leave will be available only in the

event of there being no leave at credit.

(22) Cumulative loss in wages as a result of New

Fixation Formula on promotion to the next higher

grade: Demanding that the pay of the existing

employee shall not be fixed at a stage lower than

the pay at which a fresh recruit appointed on or

after 1.1.2006 is fixed.

(23) Fixation of Pay on Promotion: - On promotion to the

next higher grade pay, an employee should be fixed

by adding 10% of pay plus the grade pay as

demanded by NC/JCM.

(24) Denial of monetary benefit in the matter of fixation

of pay while granting higher replacement scale: -

when a post is upgraded the fixation of pay should

be done on the basis of upgraded pay scale.

(25) Reopening of option for fixation of pay on promotion:

- The existing employees who have been promoted


to the higher post during 2005, 2006, 2007 or prior

to 2.9.2008 may be allowed fresh option for fixation

of their pay.

v Departmental Anomaly Committee:-

The following items have been notified for

discussion in the anomaly committee constituted in the

Postal department.

(i) TBOP/BCR Postal Asst. - The anomaly prevailing

between Postal & Telecom may be taken in to

account and the TBOP/LSG should be placed in

Pay band 2.

(ii) PO & RMS Accountants: - The special Allowance

should be taken for Pay fixation on promotion.

(iii) Systems Administrators: - Promotional cadre to PAs,

10% Pay + Grade Pay as Special Pay.

(iv) Marketing Executive: - 10% pay + Grade Pay as

special pay.

(v) Supervisory Allowance: - Revival of Supervisory

Allowance to LSG, HSG II & HSG I, PRI (P) - 10%

Pay + Grade Pay.

(vi) Technical Postal Assistant: - Anomaly in grant of PB

2 with Grade Pay at par with other Department

'diploma' qualified cadres.

(vii) Head Mail peon - The relativity with Postman/

mailguard to be restored.

(viii) Charge Hands - Should be placed in PB 2 with Grade

Pay Rs.4200/-

(ix) Artisan Grade - Parity from 1.1.96 at par with Railways

& Defence sought for.

(x) Data Entry Operator - Should be placed with Rs.2400/

- Grade Pay at par with other C. G. Departments.

(xi) Cash handing Allowance to PO Treasurers - It should

be common for PO & RMS and the disparity should

be set aside.

(xii) P & T Dispensaries - the anomaly for Laboratory

Technicians, Medical Store Keepers, Staff Nurse,

be removed at par with other C. G. Hospitals.

(xiii) Sorters in DAP - should be placed in PB 1 with Grade

Pay Rs.1900/-

With fraternal greetings,

(K. V. Sridharan)

Dated - 30.04.2009 General Secretary

ACT SWIFTLY AND SEND REPORT TO CHQABOUT SUCCESSFUL MORE ENROLMENT OF

MEMBERSHIP IN YOUR DIVISION

STRENGTHEN OUR UNION AND NFPE

No.4-16/2002-SPB-II Dated, May 1,2009.

(i) Continuation of ad-hoc promotion made in the

cadre of HSG-I

(ii) Fresh ad-hoc promotions in HSG-I

(iii) Filling up of resultant chain vacancies by ad-

hoc promotions.

I am directed to refer to this Department's letter

of even number dated 2nd December 2008 and 10th

December 2008 regarding continuation of ad-hoc

promotions made in the cadre of HSG-I and to say that it

has been decided with the approval of Department of

Personnel & Training to continue the said ad-hoc

arrangements for a further period of one year i.e. till 19th

May 2010 or till the Recruitment Rules are finalized and

regular arrangements are made in accordance with that,

whichever is earlier.

2. As many posts in HSG.I are at present lying

vacant in various Postal Circles for want of finalisation of

Recruitment Rules, it was proposed to the Department

of Personnel & Training to allow the Department to fill up

the existing vacant posts in HSG.I as a one time measure

on ad-hoc basis, from amongst officers holding the

HSG.II norm-based post, (without prescription of any

minimum service in HSG.II). The DoP&T have, since,

agreed as a special case to allow the Department to fill

up the existing vacancies by promotion on purely ad-hoc

basis from amongst the officers holding HSG.II norm-

based posts on regular basis (without prescription of

any minimum service in HSG.II), for a period of one-year

or till the Recruitment Rules are notified and

appointments are made according to the revised

Recruitment Rules, whichever is earlier.

3. In view of the above, it is requested that Circles

may take following action:-

(i) Ad-hoc promotions made as per instructions

contained in this Department's letter of even number dated

20-11-2006 in HSG.I may be further continued for a period

of one year i.e. till 19th May 2010 or till the Recruitment

Rules are finalized and regular arrangements are made

in accordance with that, whichever is earlier.

(ii) Fill up the existing vacancies by promotion on

purely ad-hoc basis from amongst the officers holding

HSG.II norm-based posts on regular basis (without

prescription of any minimum service in HSG.II), for a

period of one-year or till the Recruitment Rules are

notified and appointments are made according to the

revised Recruitment Rules, whichever if earlier

(iii) The resultant chin vacancies in HSG.II , LSG etc.

may be filled up by promotion on ad-hoc basis for a period

not exceeding one year as per the instructions contained

in DOP&T Oms No. 28036/8/87-ESTT. (D) dt. 30.03.1988

and AB. 14017/542003-Estt. (RR) dt. 04-12-2003

circulated by this Department vide letters No. 6-6/88-SPB-

II dt 05-05-1988 and 137-2/2004-SPB.II dt.13/14.01.2004

respectively. Any extension in the Ad-hoc promotions os

made would need the prior approval of DOP&T.

IMPORTANT ORDER ON FILING UP OF HSG-I, HSG-II & CLG (Adhoc basis)


Letter No.: P/2-21/U. P. Circle Dated - 27.03.2009

addressed to the Secretary, Department of Posts, Dak

Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001

lllll Inordinate delay in settlement of personalclaims like T.A, O.T.A Medical etc for want of funds -case of U. P. Circle

The issue of allotment of adequate funds for

payment of pending personal claims like T.A, OTA, Medical

etc have been discussed in the past several times and it

is repeatedly replied that required funds are available to

dispose the claims.

But the fact is otherwise, Complaints are pouring

into this union that a large number of personal claims

are pending unsettled in U.P. circle since long. During

discussion in the periodical meeting (4 monthly) with the

Chief Postmaster General U.P. Circle. It is replied that, if

sufficient allotment of funds are not made, the issue will

remain unsettled.

You are requested to kindly bestow your kind

attention in this pertinent issue of U. P. Circle and arrange

special sanction of funds for payment of all personal

claims at the earliest.

Letter No.: P/2-15/Dharmanagar Dated - 09.04.2009



lllll Non Payment of MIS incentive bills atDharmanagar, North East Circle - reg.

Kindly refer to this union letter of even No. 15-

107 followed by reminder dated 23.02.07 on the subject

mentioned above but sorry to inform you that till date

neither the letters were acknowledged nor any action so

far been taken for payment of incentive bills.

This union wages upon you to cause necessary

instructions to the Circle Administration for effecting

payment of incentive without further delay.

Letter No.: P/2-19/Chennai South Dated - 10.04.2009



lllll Proposed reorganization of Divisions inChennai City region in Tamilnadu Circle

It is brought to our notice that the regional

administration has proposed a reorganisiaton of divisions

with the following:

(i) Transfer of Sub Divisions of Arni and Vadavasi

from Tiruvanmalai Division.

(ii) Transfer of Tambaram Sub Division from

Tambaram Division to Chennai City South Division and

shifting the head quarters of Chennai City South Division

to Tambaram and the proposed residual Tambaram

Division to Ambattur and naming as Chennai West

Division.

At the outset, we wish to record that the proposals

are unwarranted at this juncture and it will create many

problems in the operations and to the staff.

LETTERS TO DEPARTMENTThe regional administration desired to transfer

the major areas of the present Tiruvannamalai Division,

a Group B Postal Division to the Vellore Division headed

by the SSPOs. The reason for the transfer is stated to be

the wieldy and long distance from the head quarters of

Tiruvannamalai to the remoted BO of the division which

is at present as follows.

Tiruvannamali HO to Tellar - 98Kms.

Tiruvannamalai HO to Dusi BO - 118Kms.

Tiruvannamalai HO to Desur - 106Kms.

If the said areas are attached with vellore division

the distance from Vellore will be as follows.

Vellore HO to Tellar - 94Kms.

Vellore HO to Dusi BO - 118 Kms.

Vellore HO to Dusur - 83Kms.

From the above, it is evident that the

reorganization will simply transfer the workload to Vellore

division where existed is more work by reducing the

Tiruvannamalai Division as smaller compact division.

Secondly if the Arni HO is attached to Vellore

Division, the existing GDS who are getting earlier

promotion at Vellore Division due to availability of more

departmental posts could loose their fair chances and

they will not get their due promotions on seniority basis.

The abovesaid proposal will cause serious

dislocations in the Postal operations and also to the

employees working in the division by extending the areas

on transfer etc.

Similarly, the piecemeal bifurcation of Chennai

division by transferring Tambaram HO to Chennai South

Division will freeze the facilities in transfer, GDS promotion

etc to the existing staff of Chennai City South Division.

More number of non HRA offices are being attached to

South Division which causes serious staff problem on

transfer. Earlier also, there were several such proposals

causing unnecessary tension and restless among the

employees which were dropped subsequently due to the

unwarranted dislocation of service.

The entire staff feels that the proposed

reorganization in a piecemeal operation will not serve

any practical purpose as desired but cause severe and

serious problems to the employees working in these

divisions.

It is therefore requested to intervene and cause

instructions not in proceed further in the said

reorganization of Vellore, Tiruvannamalai Chennai city &

Tambaram divisions.

A line in reply about the action taken is highly

appreciated.

Letter No.:P/2-4/Chhattisgarh Dated - 10.04.2009



lllll Formation of DPA office at Raichur - reg.Ref: - This union letter of even no dt. 2.7.2007


Apropos reference, it is constrained to note that

neither our reference is acknowledged not replied so far.

Consequent upon the bifurcation of Chhattisgarh

Circle, the formation of DPA office for the Circle at Raipur

becomes absolute necessary.

Now the officials working in Jagdalpur and

Raigarh divisions have to travel for their needs at DPA

office, Bhopal to the distance of 800 & 750 KMs

respectively.

The entire circle is depending on the Postal

Accounts for every items or work and now there is

abnormal delay in settlement of many personal claim

including the pay Commissions arrears. The officials

could not exert pressure through their Circle

administration also since the DPA is situated in other

circle administration. The formation of separate DPA office

at Raipur is the absolute necessary.

It is requested to consider the proposal and

cause immediate action.

Letter No.: P/2-13/Pune City West Dated - 11.04.2009

addressed to Ms. Radhika Doraiswamy, Secretary,

Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001

lllll Harassment to women employees unleashedby Sri Jose Kokanoor, SSPOs, Pune City West Division.

It is constrained to bring the following to your

kind notice about the atrocities, highhandedness and

abuses unleashed by the SSPOs, Pune City West

Division for immediate intervention and rein in the SSPOs

who is running amuck.

The SSPOs is unleashing terror in the minds of

women employees working in the divisional office and

the following are few examples.

1. He is always using unparliament words while

talking with women employees like 'Nonsense', 'Bloody

Buggers' etc. Always shouting is his attitude towards all

which disturbs the office environment and invited mental

stress.

2. He used to through the files on the floor for

showing his anger which found very difficult to women

employees to pick up those files from the floor. He may

have other intention to behave like this with all women

employees. He neither gives instruction/decision orally

or in writing but always shouting at the staff very loudly.

3. During his visit at Ex-Servicemen Colony, he has

broken the water pot kicking by his foot to exhibit his anger

towards the lady SPM.

4. He used to abuse all the staff resulting mass

declination to work at D.O. On 24th November 2008. He

accepted his mistakes in front of all employees and

promised for the improvement in his behavior but nothing

has been emerged. Frequently he used the phrase 'I will

not spare you'.

5. He does not behave properly with women

employees and always shout at them. He has very bad/

disgusting facial expressions when he deals with the

Dealings Assistants. They are often crying and weeping

and the working atmosphere gets disturbed.

6. While visiting any office when he found any lapse

or any incomplete work, he used to insult the SPMs by

using abusive and filthy language in front of subordinate

staff without considering the difficulties of the SPMs. He

asked Sri. R. N. Talakar, SPM, Swargate to credit the

amount of his arrears of pay on Sixth CPC to make up the

target of oriental insurance company policies.

7. Without understanding the fact/truth behind the

case, he express his anger, dissatisfaction regularly by

shouting, insulting or by using improper remarks which

ultimately have adverse effect in the office decorum and

create unnecessary mental stress to women employees.

The attitude of this rude officer has created bad

impact in office environment and ultimately on the family

and social life of the women employees. If an enquiry

over these episode is ordered, many more grievances of

the women employees which could not be recorded shall

come out.

It is requested to cause instructions to enquire

and rein in the SSPOs in order to ensure peace and

congenial atmosphere to the officials for the uninterrupted

and efficient work.

Letter No.: P/2-8/Hamirpur Dated - 11.04.2009 addressed

to the Secretary, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New

Delhi - 110001

lllll Regularizing LSG Promotion by implementingthe CAT judgment, Chandigarh - case of Sri K. D.Kaushal, SPM, Mehre (Hamirpur) in H. P. Circle.

The abovesaid official has opted for Accounts

line and regularly posted as APM Accounts w.e.f

15.10.1991. However his name has been considered for

HSG II & HSG I promotion thereafter.

Aggrieved due to the denial of due promotion,

the official has approached the CAT, Chandigarh in O.A.

15-HP/2005 and the CAT held that since the official's LSG

promotion should be treated as norm based promotion

with consequental benefits.

The officials representation seeking HSG II &

HSG I promotions to the DPS, Shimla has been referred

to Directorate for implementation of CAT judgment stated

in Para supra. The copy of the judgment is also enclosed

for your reference.

It is therefore requested to cause appropriate

orders in this case and also extend the same to all the

similarly situated persons working in the department.


appreciated.

Letter No.: P/2-4/Bilaspur Dated-11.04.2009 addressed


Delhi - 11001

lllll Harassment of Postal officials - case of

Bilaspur Division in Chhattisgarh CircleOne Smt. Pooja Okener, MPKBY agent who took

undue advantage of the working condition of Bilaspur

H.O. misappropriated the amount collected form RD

depositors and the Department has lodged one F.I.R


against her in the Civil line police station, Bilaspur.

But to the surprise and shock, the Police officers

arrested Sri Sheker Mone APM on 30.05.2008 without

any evidence of proof and released on bail on 21.06.2008.

They have also summoned another 11 officials for enquiry.

Instead of proceeding against the MPKBY agent, the police

harassed the postal officials due to her influence and the

divisional administration has not come in the way to

protect the postal officials.

The police is not in a position to secure evidence

against the said APM Sri. Sheker Mone so far and no

charge sheet has been filed in the court of law. Due to

wrong notion, they apprehended the staff without any proof.

Adding salt to injury, the department has also placed the

official under suspension from 30.05.2008 and four more

officials namely Sri. G. R. Banerjee (24.05.2008) Sri.

Tarkeshwar Baghel (30.05.08), Sri Neipal Singh

(24.05.08) and Sri Kishore Kumar Yadav (24.05.08) on

the grounds of contemplated disciplinary action. None of

the officials is at fault and no disciplinary action has so

far been initiated. The officials are still under suspension.

The agent who got anticipatory bail exerts

pressures outside to humiliate the postal officials who

brought the case in to light. The Postmaster who was

responsible in this episode having nexus with the agent

has been safely allowed to retire. There is a total tension

and unsafe condition prevailing in the minds of the officials

of Bilaspur Division.

It is requested to intervene and render justice to

the aggrieved officials duly reinstate them and pressurize

the Police to take deterrent action against the main

offender.

Letter No.: P/2-3/Munger Dated - 11.04.2009 addressed

to Ms. Radhika Doraiswamy, Secretary, Department of

Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001

lllll Arbitrary recovery under contributory factorsfor the loss sustained in the Dacoity - case of MungerHPO in Bihar Circle

It is brought to our notice that there was a dacoity

in the night of 26/27.01.2008 by burglars at Munger HPO

who took away the Government cash to the extent of

Rs.26,04,990.18 from the iron safe embedded in the

strong room of the Head Post office after breaking and

cutting all the locking arrangements in Public Hall, PO

Hall, Treasury room, Strong room and iron safe.

It is a paradoxical to note that the said HO is

provided with ten Armed Police guards and three Arm

guards on their turn round the clock for the security and

safety of the buildings, property and valuables of the HPO.

Besides there is one departmental night guard working

in this HPO.

Instead of tracing the burglars and also enquiring

the arm guards, the Postmaster of the HO who was having

only 33 days for his superannuation has been proceeded

under Rule 16 and the case has been now converted as

Rule 9 after his retirement even though he submitted his

defence before his retirement. No payment of DCR gratuity,

leave encashment, commutation has been made so far.

Only he has been granted with provisional pension.

The Treasurer of the HPO has been proceeded

under Rule 16 merely on flimsy grounds to recover the

amount looted by dacoits despite the fact that the

maximum cash balance of the HO was fixed as Rs.50

lakhs and minimum of Rs.20 lakhs.

The APM SB has been proceeded and awarded

with the punishment of recovery of Rs.1,46.398 alongwith

stoppage of increment for sixth months. The Deputy

Postmaster is also charge sheeted who is also at the

verge of retirement.

The Divisional/Regional heads instead of

tracing the real culprits and enquire the duties and

responsibilities of the Armed guards are punishing the

innocent on one pretext or the other just to recover the

loss sustained to the department.

This is nothing but misuse of contributory factors which

should not be imposed on any official if he is not directly

responsible for the loss sustained to the department.

While the miscreants entered the HPO from the

main hall and broke many doors and locking

arrangements including the safe, what was the

responsibilities of the Armed guards provided in the PO

and how can it be possible to the entruders to take hours

together to break all the locks and doors. Till date the

case has not been enquired properly about the nexus

between the dacoits with the Armed guards or the

responsibility of such huge number of armed guards

provided for the safely and security of the office.

The action is inhuman and terrible. The poor

innocent officials should not be fixed as scapegoats

leaving the culprits scat free. A full fledged directorate

level enquiry or entrusting the case to CBI may reveal so

many hidden skeletons rolling on the cupboard.

It is requested to intervene and ensure

appropriate action to safe guards the innocents duly

refunding the amount arbitrarily and unilaterally recovered

towards the loss sustained to the department despite

they are not directly responsible and drop the pending

charge sheets.


solicited.

Letter No.: P/4-1/Staff Dated - 11.04.2009 addressed to

Ms. Radhika Doraiswamy, Secretary, Department of


lllll Filling up of JAO vacancies in DAP Chennai &others - regarding

A kind attention is invited to the discussions we

had on the subject and the assurances to cause action

to fill up the vacant posts available at DAP offices with the

wait listed candidates in JAO cadre and also to consider

the requests of qualified officials to work in other states

in case of non availability of vacancies in parent circles in

the DAP offices.

No orders have so far been issued from the

Directorate for that effect. In Tamilnadu Circle, about 125


JAO qualified officials are awaiting for promotion since

1992. There are unfilled vacancies in the JAO cadre

available both in regular/Adhoc. In utter violation of rules

unqualified and ineligible officials of senior Accountant

cadres are irregularity posted as JAOs in the 90% quota

earmarked for qualified wait listed candidates.

Despite instructions from Directorate, the

irregular postings ordered by the DAP Chennai have not

been cancelled. In Andhra Pradesh, such irregular

postings were set aside by the Hon'ble CAT recently.

The Secretary (P) has taken a decision not to

absorb the JAO Qualified officials in Telecom despite the

fact that the Ministry of Communications & IT vide its letter

no. 27-1/2006-SEA II dt. 1.10.2007 ordered for the

amalgamation of JAO cadre of both the Department of

Posts & Department of communications. However, at

least in Postal, if the irregularities prevailing in adhoc

and officiating vacancies in JAO cadre is DPA in set aside,

several eligible wait listed candidates may be absorbed

on regular basis.

It is therefore requested to bestow your personal

attention to review the irregular arrangement made in

most of the DPAs and absorb the wait listed candidates

either in their home circles or in the nearby circles.


solicited.


the Ms. Radhika Doraiswamy, Secretary, Department of


lllll Engagement of short duty PA staff - restrictionof 60 hours per month - reg.Ref: - Directorate letter No. 37-40/2007-SPB I dt.14.08.2008

A kind attention is invited to the discussions we

had on the subject and the assurances to consider the

lifting of the restrictions of 60 hours per month in order to

meet the shortage of staff prevailing in the Post offices.

In fact, the SDPAs could be engaged only for 12

days with the restrictions of 5 hours per day in a month

which is not practically resolve the shortage of staff

prevailing in PA cadre. Further in many places, the SDPAs

are not carrying forward due to the restriction of 12 days

in a month.

If the restriction is removed and authorized the

divisional head to utilize the SDPA services optimum, this

will resolve the existing problems of shortage to some

extent.

It is requested once again to kindly bestow

appropriate orders at the ealiest.

Letter No.: P/2-6/Amreli Dated - 11.04.2009 addressed to

the Secretary, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New

Delhi - 110001

lllll Non drawal of arrears and non revision of Pay- case of Amreli Division - reg.

It is brought to our notice that the pay of the

following officials of Amreli Division who were placed on

suspension and revoked subsequently has not been

revised and arrears of revised pay and allowance have

also not been paid so far by citing the provisions vide

note below Rule 7 of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules 2008.Period of suspension Sl.No. Name of the official

From To

Date of revocation

Remark

05/06/2008 12/06/2008 13/06/2008 01 Shri B.A.Vadera 13/08/2008 14/10/2008 15/10/2008

17/06/2008 22/06/2008 23/06/2008 02 Shri R.M.Devmurari

13/08/2008 14/10/2008 15/10/2008

17/06/2008 22/06/2008 23/06/2008 03 Shri J.R.Makwana

13/08/2008 14/10/2008 15/10/2008

05/06/2008 13/06/2008 14/06/2008 04 Shri P.B.Dhanani

14/08/2008 14/10/2008 15/10/2008

05 Shri S.L.Desai 13/08/2008 14/10/2008 15/10/2008

06 Shri B.A.Sarvaiya 13/08/2008 12/02/2009 13/02/2009

07 Shri S.Y.Joshi 16/09/2008 14/10/2008 15/10/2008

08 Smt. J.D.Parekh 14/08/2008 14/10/2008 15/10/2008

09 Shri H.K.Tank 16/09/2008 12/02/2009 13/02/2009

10 Kum. M.C.Kokani 16/09/2008 14/10/2008 15/10/2008

The above officials were under suspension on

the date of issue of the notification but the officials at Sl

No. 7, 9, & 10 were on duty on the date of notification but

the provision of Note 4 ibid has been applied to all the

said officials irrespective of the date of suspension.

The action is nothing but violating the provisions

of GOI (2) below FR 53 (1) according to which the

Government Servant under suspension shall be allowed

to exercise the option under FR 23 even if the period

during which he is to exercise the option falls within the

period of suspension and he will be entitled to the benefit

of increase in pay, if any, in respect of duty period before

suspension, as a result of such option.

The above said officials are still awaiting for

justice and facing mental torture due to non payment of

dues over six months.

It is requested to cause appropriate orders at

the earliest to revise the pay of the said officials and draw

the arrears without any further delay.


solicited.

Letter No.: P/2-19/Chennai South Dated - 13.04.2009



lllll Grant of peripheral HRA to the officials workingin Okkiyam, Doraipakkam, Palavakkam Korapakkam

& Sholinganallur at par with Chennai City - case ofChennai City south Division.

The areas of okkyam, Doraipakkam,

Palavakkam and Korapakkam are situated within three

kilometer from the peripheral limit of Tiruvanmiyur

Chennai Corporation limit and they are totally depending

on the Chennai City Corporation for their daily needs.

The officials working in these offices are not drawn

peripheral HRA so far despite they are eligible as per the

Government orders on the subject.


Similarly Sholiganallur which is about the

10Kms from the Chennai Corporation limit is the main

town of software industries and big companies in

Chennai and it is also totally depending upon the Chennai

city for all its needs.

It is therefore to cause action to grant peripheral

HRA to the officials working in the said offices at the

earliest.

Letter No.: P/2-7/Gurgaon Dated - 13.04.09 addressed to


Delhi - 110001

lllll Filling up the Posts of wire man & Liftman atGurgaon HO in Haryana Circle

It is brought to our notice that the Chief PMG

Haryana Circle has sought approval to fill up the posts of

wireman and lift man in Gurgaon division for the smooth

functioning and to avoid mishappening during Mar 2008.

The Post of liftman is lying vacant since

December 94 and the post could not be filled up for want

of candidate of desirable qualification either in the

Department or through employment exchange. Similarly

the technician and two unskilled labourers are looking

after all the maintenance of electrical installation in the

division which is difficult.

It is requested to expedite the proposal of the

Circle and accord sanction to fill up the posts at the earliest.

Letter No.: P/4-4/CEA Dated - 10.04.2009 addressed to


Delhi - 110001

lllll Children Education Allowance - non drawal ofdue amount to the officials w.e.f. 01.09.2008

The Department of personnel & Trg vide its letter

No.12011/03/2008-Estt (Allowance) dt. 11.11.08 has

clarified under Para (ii) that the Children Education

Allowance for the year 2008-09 may be calculated on

prorate basis at the maximum of Rs.1000/- per month

per child w.e.f. 01.09.2008.

In many circles, the spirit of the orders stated in

para supra has not been implemented. For instance, in

Tamilnadu Circle, the Chief Postmaster Anna Road HPO

is relectant and not considering the requests of the

officials to effect payment proportionately w.e.f. 01.09.08

for the bills the officials had submitted before the issue of

orders but restricted payment to the earlier rate. Even the

fresh bills are also not entertained for the current period

after 01.09.2008.

Suitable instructions may please be issued to

all Circle Heads to implement the clarifications of the

DOP&T in true spirit and effect arrear payment,

proportionately if the officials had paid amount in advance

to the institutions and submitted the receipts earlier.

Letter No.: P/2-19/Tambaram Dated - 15.04.2009



lllll Grant of Peripheral HRA to the officials workingin Pallikaranai, Medavakkam at par with Chennai City

rates - case of Tambaram Division.

The areas of Pallikaranai and Medavakkam are

situated within 8 Kms from the Corporation limit of

velachary in Chennai City Corporation and they are totally

depending upon the Chennai City for all requirements.

The department has opened these two post

offices last year only in the said areas but the Chief PMG

Tamilnadu Circle has not taken proposal to obtain

essentiality certificate from the District Collector for the

grant of HRA at par with Chennai City to the officials working

therein.

It is requested to cause necessary action to grant

peripheral HRA to the officials working in the said Post

offices at the earliest.

Letter No.: P/2-7/Karnal Dated - 15.04.2009 addressed to

the DDG (P), Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New

Delhi - 110001

lllll Non filling up the Post of APMs (LSG),Postmaster (HSG I) and Accountant at Jind HO in KarnalDivision, Haryana Circle.

It is brought to our notice that all the three APM

Posts in LSG cadre and the Postmaster (HSG I) have not

been filled up on regular basis. Similarly the Post of

Accountant, Jind HO is also vacant for years together.

Despite it was brought to the notice of the

divisional administration, no action has so far been taken

to fill up the posts on regular basis.


instructions to the concerned to cause action to convene

DPC at Circle level for LSG, HSG POs and fill up the posts

at the earliest.

Letter No.: P/2-7/Faridabad Dated - 15.04.2009



lllll Unhelpful attitude of the SSPOs, Faridabaddivision in resolving staff problems.

It is brought to our notice that the SSPOs,

Faridabad division is not exerting any action in mitigating

the staff problems despite they are being repeatedly

brought to his notice in every monthly meeting. The

following are the few examples: -

i. The Aqua Guard provided at the NIT HO is under

repairs over 2 years. No action has so far been taken to

resolve the water problem. The staff are either purchasing

water or bringing from their home. No water facility is

available.

ii. The UPS provided to the computers are not

working. over two years. Similarly is the case of sub offices

also. No tangible action has so far been taken to repair

the same.

iii. The post of PRI (P) has not been filled up over

one year despite there are suitable volunteers. which has

adversely affected the service in verifying the papers and

checking the delivery staff.

iv. The post of Cash Overseer at NIT HO has not

been filled up resulting the PAs are entrusted with cash


conveyance despite their hard work in the presence of

acute shortage.

v. There is no basic amenities like toilet, potable

water etc in the present building of Amarnagar delivery

LSG office. The proposal to shift the PO into better building

has not been pursued by the divisional administration

years together.

vi. The electricity connection to Surajkund P.O. has

been disconnected two years before. Similarly the

telephone connection was disconnected. No tangible

action has so far been taken either to shift the PO into

better building or restore electricity.

vii. The personal claims like TA Bills, MIS incentive

bills are not disbursed over six months.

The above are few examples and in general

there is a feeling that the SSPOs is not interested in

mitigating the staff problems which causes resentment

amidst officials.

It is therefore requested to cause appropriate instructions

to attend the staff problems and mitigate their grievances

at the earliest.

Letter No.: P/2-7/Faridabad Dated - 15.04.2009

addressed to the DDG (Estates), Department of Posts,

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001

lllll Repairs & colour washing to staff quarters atSector - 3, Faridabad in Haryana Circle.

It is brought to our notice that during the past 10

years, no maintenance work or colour washing has taken

place in the staff quarters situated in the Postal colony,

Sector 3, Faridabad.

The buildings require immediate minor repairs

and colour washing.

It is requested to cause appropriate instructions

to Haryana Circle administration to carry out the work at

the earliest.

Letter No.: P/2-13/Pandharpur Dated - 20.04.2009



lllll Provision of Holiday Home at Pandharpur inMaharashtra Circle

Pandharpur in Maharashtra Circle is one of the

important religious places known as 'South Kasi' and

Lakhs of people are visiting the Vittobha Temple here

during four big yatras period in a year. More postal

employees are visiting this pilgrim place.

However no holiday home has been available

in this holy place. There are ample space available in the

Pandharpur at Navi Peth TSO Department building to

provide these facilities to the visiting Postal families.

The issue has been taken up by the circle Union

yielded with no results.


orders to consider the same and cause action at the

earliest to provide holiday home at this holy city.

Letter No.: P/4-12/Sixth CPC Dated - 23.04.2009



lllll Non Circulation of MOF OM No. F. No. 1/1/2008-IC dt. 29.01.09 with regard to clarification on Fixation ofPay & Grant of increments in the revised Pay structure

The copy of the above said OM regarding the

clarification of Pay fixation and grant of increments in the

revised pay structure and in particularly, providing one

more chance for revised option for pay fixation under FR

22 (1) (a) (1) with in one month has not been circulated to

Circle/Field levels. Resultantly the officials who could

exercise their revised option due to non grant of

increments between Feb to June '2006 consequent upon

TBOP/BCR promotions etc could not avail the exercise

so far.

It is therefore requested to circulate the said OM

immediately and provide one month time for submission

of revised option by the affected officials, from the date of

receipt of such communication.


solicited.

Letter No.: P/1-1/Hanamkonda Dated- 24.04.2009

addressed to the DDG (P), Department of Posts, Dak


lllll Arbitrary denial of BCR promotion byapplication of Bench Mark - Case of HanamkondaDivision - Andhra Pradesh Circle

The PMG, Hyderabad region has denied BCR

promotion to one Sri. K. Ram Reddy, OA, Divisional office,

Hanamkonda division by application of grading arbitrarily.

The abovesaid official was due on BCR

promotion with effect from 01.07.2007 and there was no

punishment against him. Later on 31.03.08, the official

was awarded with a punishment of censure for

contributory negligence which is not a bar for promotion

as per the DOPT OM No. 21/5/70-Estt (A) dt. 15.05.71.

The copy of the representation submitted by the

official is enclosed herewith which itself is self explanatory

and exhaustive.

It is requested to cause appropriate orders and

render justice to the aggrieved official.

Letter No.: P/2-1/Hyderabad South East Dated -

24.04.2009 addressed to the Secretary, Department of


lllll Grant of Peripheral HRA to the Staff working at

Rajannaguda P. O in Hyderabad South East Division,Andhra Pradesh Circle.

It is brought to our notice that the Post office

functioning at Rajannaguda is situated with in 8 Kms

from the peripheral limit of L B Nagar Municipality under

Hyderabad Greater Corporation.

However the officials working in the Post office

are not drawn peripheral HRA due to non sanction of

proposal from the Directorate.

It is requested to expedite the proposal and

accord orders at the earliest.

Letter No.: P/2-1/Gudur Dated - 24.04.2009 addressed to


the ADG (Medical), Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan,

New Delhi - 110001

lllll Recognition of Bollimeni Ramanaiah SuperSpecialty hospital Nellore for medical treatment toPostal employees.

Ref.: This union letter of even no. dt. 12.09.2008


neither the reference is replied nor the issue settled so

far.

The communication of the Ministry of Health &

Family welfare letter No. 5/14021/66/2001-MS dt.

04.12.2003 recognising the abovesaid hospital for

treatment to Central Government employees and their

families has not been circulated yet by our department

resulting non reimbursement of medical claims for the

treatment taken in the said hospital. The copy of the said

letter is endorsed herewith for your ready reference.

The endorsement of the said OM by the

Directorate will resolve the problems.

It is requested to cause immediate action and

communicate the same to the Postal divisions at the

earliest.

Letter No.: P/2-1/Anakapalle Dated - 24.04.2009



lllll Promotion to I. P. Cadre - case of Sri. G.Srinvasarao, Accountant, Anakapalle in Andhra Circle.

Ref: - This Union letter of even no. dt. 30.07.2008


neither the letter above in the reference is replied nor the

issue settled so far.

The abovesaid official has secured good marks

in the IPO exam and his result was withheld due to the

proposed disciplinary action which was ended

subsequently with the awarding of censure. However the

result has not been released so far, the justice has not

been yet rendered to the official despite his repeated

representations.

It is requested to consider the issue and render

justice to the aggrieved official which is pending over one

year.


solicited.

Letter No.: P/4-5/SB Operations Dated - 24.04.2009



lllll Payment of S. B. Allowance to the SPMS ofSingle handed Post offices.

Ref: - This union letter of even no. dt. 06.05.2008

Apropos reference, it is brought to our notice

that the Directorate has issued clarifications to

Maharashtra Circle alone vide letter No. 113-08/08- SB

dt. 09.01.2009 that the SPMs of Single handed SOs are

only PAs but have been designated as SPMs and therefore

covered under Para 1 (iii) (a) of order No. 2-3/86 - SB dt.

27.04.89

However the same clarification has not been

forwarded to other circles and this union has also not

received any reply for the reference cited above.

It is requested to communicate the same

clarifications to all Circle Heads besides reproducing the

orders 27.01.89 & 12.09.89 and a copy of the same may

please be forwarded to us for vide circulation among the

postal employees.

Letter No.: P/4-4/Incentive Dated - 24.04.2009 addressed


Delhi - 110001

lllll Grant of incentive under NREGS.

Ref: - Yours letter No.01-07/NREGS - funds/RB - 09dt. 06.03.09

While thanking the gesture in accepting our

demand for uniform fixation of incentive related to NREGS

work, it is pertinent note that the condition put forth in the

said orders that ten transactions in one account in a

financial year for governing the grant of incentive is

unjustified and arbitrary.

The instructions seems that if there is no ten

transactions in one account in one year, incentive is not

payable for the said account. In such cases opening of

ledgers, Specimen book, entries in the Pass book will

become unproductive labour. This may please be

reconsidered and removed such conditions.

Further, the calculation of ten transactions etc in

each account will be cumbersome exercise. The

provisions which were made earlier for MSY Accounts

will be more suitable for easy calculation and payments.

It is therefore requested to kindly reconsider the

same and cause early orders.


Sri. A. K. Sharma, DDG (Establishment), Department of


lllll Non grant of Special Allowance to the TBOPofficials holding the operative Accountant Posts inHPOs

The TBOP officials who are ordered to work as

Accountants in HPOs have not been paid with the

Allowance pertaining to Accountants. Since the Special

Allowance has not been taken into account for pay fixation

benefits, the stoppage of such allowance on acquiring

TBOP financial upgradation is highly deplorable.

It is requested to cause instructions to draw the

Special Allowance to the Accountants irrespective of the

fact whether the official is holding TBOP or BCR but with

the condition that he should work as Accountant in the

HPOs.


Sri. A. K. Sharma, DDG (Establishment), Dak Bhawan

New Delhi - 110001

lllll Protection of Pay of defunct scale of PO & RMS

Accountants who opted for general line.

Ref: - Directorate letter No. 2-1/2001- PEI dt. 28.05.02addressed to Chief PMG, Punjab Circle


A kind attention is invited to the reference cited

above in which the Directorate has clarified about the

protection of Pay to defunctant scale of PO & RMS

Accountants in the Case of Sri. Natha Singh, Accountant,

Punjab Circle.

However the same decision has not been

communicated to other circles for application of such

benefits to the similarly situated officials.

It is therefore requested to communicate the said

decision to all the Circle Heads to dispose the

representations of the similarly situated officials.

Letter No.: P/4-2/Allowance Dated - 28.04.2009 addressed


Delhi - 110001

lllll Applicability of FR 35 in Pay fixation on adhocappointments/officiating arrangements etc

According to Directorate clarifications vide letter

No. 2-54/2005- PAP dt. 28.02.06, the official appointed on

adhoc basis in any promotional post may be initially fixed

under the provisions of FR 22 (i) (a) (i) but restricted the

Pay under FR - 35

In the context of Revised pay Rules 2008, and

the officials holding adhoc/officiating arrangements will

get the corresponding grade pay. As such, the relevance

of FR 35 restricting the limit of Rs.1000/- become absolute.

In some divisions, while officiating in IPO cadre

etc, the officiating pay is being restricted to the limit of

Rs.1000/- by applying FR 35 which causes resentment.

It is requested to cause appropriate clarifications

on this to all the Circle Heads at the earliest possible

either removing the conditions under FR 35 or enhance

proportionately the limit based on the Sixth Pay

Commissions increase over the earlier emoluments.

Letter No.: P/2-5/Delhi South West Dated - 28.04.2009



lllll Waiving of market rent of Rs.14378/- arbitrarilyimposed - case of Sri. Ajab Singh, SPM, Green Park PO,New Delhi South West Division

Ref: - This Union letter of even no. dated 25.10.2008

Apropos reference, it is constrained note that

neither our letter under reference is replied nor the issuesettled so far.

The official has been granted permission toretain the Quarters attached to Kidwainagar West Postoffice up to 19.06.07 after his transfer and there was noreply to the officials letter seeking extension of permissionup to 31.07.07.

However recovery has been ordered to the extentof Rs.14378/- as market rent from the official which isunjust and arbitrary . The official has represented hiscause which has resulted in futile. Hence the officialshas represented onceagain to the Secretary, Departmentof Posts requesting to render justice. The delay is causing

a concern.

It is requested to consider the official's request

duly taking into account of the facts, merits and also on

humanitarian grounds and render justice by set aside

the recovery at the earliest.

Letter No.: P/2-2/Golaghat Dated - 28.04.2009 addressed


Delhi - 110001

lllll Maintenance of Golaghat HPO building inSivasagar Division, Assam Circle



neither the reference is replied not the work attended so

far. There is no electrical or civil maintenance carried out

to this departmental building over twelve years.

Similarly due to inadequate allotment of funds,

the required furnitures could not be purchased and

provided to the HPO.

It is requested to cause appropriate action at

the earliest.


appreciated.

Letter No.: P/2-2/Cachar Dated - 28.04.2009 addressed

to Sri. R. K. Singh, Member (P), Department of Posts, Dak

Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001.

lllll Arbitrary abolition of residual vacancies inCachar Division, Assam Circle


A kind attention is invited to this union reference

in which we enclosed the copy of letter obtained under

RTI Act received from the PMG, Dibrugarh letter No. Vig/

RTI Appeal/02-03 dt. 29.11.07 admitting the abolition of

47 posts kept under residual vacancies since 2000.

The PMG Dibrugarh has stated that the unfileldup vacancies in LGO exam from 2000 has been arbitrarilyabolished every year and it cannot be revived at thisjuncture. There is no provision to abolish such vacanciesearmarked for departmental Quota and the unfilled upvacancies could have been filled up among the eligibleGDS officials or by direct recruitment. There are 47 postsabolished arbitrarily which requires immediate revival.

It is therefore requested to cause appropriateaction to revive the posts immediately and allieviate thesufferings prevailing due to shortage of staff in the region.

A line in reply about the action taken is highlysolicited.

Latter No.: P/2-3/Madhubani Dated - 28.04.2009addressed to the Secretary, Department of Posts, DakBhawan, New Delhi - 110001

lllll Non Payment of officiating Pay in HSG I - Caseof Sri Kamal Kant Jha, Postmaster, Madhubani HO in

Bihar Circle.

Ref: -(i) This Union letter of even no. dt. 17.12.2008

(ii) Yr. Letter no. 2-04/2009 - PAP dt. 20.01.2009


the issue has not yet been settled and due officiating

HSG I pay has not been drawn and paid to the official.

It is therefore requested to kindly expedite the


same and cause appropriate orders early.

Letter No.: P/2-3/Muzaffarpur Dated - 28.04.2009



lllll Delay in filling up the Post of DPS, Northernregion Muzzaffarpur in Bihar Circle



due to non filling the post of DPS, Muzaffarpur, the appeals

preferred by the officials are pending over eighteen

months. The staff representations including the review

cases are still undisposed. It causes a concern.

It is requested to cause action to fill up the DPS

post at the earliest and ensure disposal of pending

appeals, review cases and representations of the officials

at the earliest possible.

Letter No.: P/2-4/Durg Dated - 28.04.2009 addressed to

Sri. R. K. Singh, Member (P), Department of Posts, Dak


Delay in disposing the petition - Case of Sri. V.K. Jain, SPM Motilal Nehru Nagar PO Durg in ChattisgarhCircle

The petition preferred by the abovesaid official

has been forwarded to the Directorate by the Chief PMG,

Chattisgarh Circle vide his letter No. 5TA/3-2/petition/05-

06 dt. 25.02.05 is still undisposed and pending at

Directorate over four years.

The abovesaid official has been awarded with

the punishment of recovery of Rs.9549/- for no sufficient

reasons and he preferred the petition since the appellete

authority has upheld the decision of the disciplinary

authority.

It is requested to cause immediate action to

dispose the petition at the earliest.

Letter No.: P/2-6/Bardoli Dated - 28.04.2009 addressed


Delhi - 110001.

Relocating the Divisional office, Bardoli division

to Vyara, the District Head Quarters of Tapi District, inGujarat Circle - regarding


Apropos reference, it is constrained to note thatthere is no reply to the reference and the issue remainsunconsidered.

The Head Quarters of Tapi District is Vyara and

all the Central & State Government offices are functioningthere it self. Whereas the Divisional office is functioningat Bardoli in a rented building inccurring monthly rent ofRs.10000/-

The post office at Vyara has a well furnishedand specious departmental building and most of its builtup areas remains unutilized. There is every justification

to shift the divisional head Quarters to Vyara and it willprovide better business development to the department.

It is therefore requested o kindly consider the

proposal and cause necessary action.

Letter No.: P/4-4/Incentive Dated - 30.04.2009 adderessed

to Ms. Aruna Jain, DDG (Training), Department of Posts,

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001.

Training on Computer Operations to Non-Matriculates Group 'D' employees - reg.

The Department has prescribed training module

on Computer Operations for imparting training to the Non-

matriculate Group 'D' employees vide its letter No. 1-55/

2009-Trg dt. 06.04.2009.

Such non matriculate Group 'D' should be given

training for six days at divisional level or at WCTC etc.

However no incentive/honorarium has been fixed to the

trainers who are imparting such training. In many places,

the Systems Administrators have been ordered to impart

training in the midst of their overburdened works. But no

incentive/honorarium is paid for them at divisional level

and also at the Computer Training Centre. This causes a

concern.

It is requested to kindly consider to fix incentive/

honorarium to the trainers who have been entrusted with

this laborious and hard task.

A line in reply about the consideration is highly

solicited.

Letter No.: P/2-1/Mysore Dated - 30.04.2009 adderessed

to the DDG (FS), Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New

Delhi - 110001.

Recovery of huge amount being interest Paidon PPF Account opened on Self name and also in thename of Minors (i.e. on two accounts) prior to06.12.2000 - case of Karnataka Circle.

Ref: - This Union letter of even No. dt. 31.07.2008

Apropos reference it is constrained to note that

neither the reference is replied nor the issue settled so

far which causes a concern.

The SBCO, Mysore HO has raised an objection

about the payment of interest on two PPF accounts

opened on self name & another in the name of a minor

prior to 06.12.2000.

According to PPF Act 1968, an individual can

open a PPF Account in his own name and also separate

account in the name of minor. But on 06.12.2000, theFinance Ministry has issued another order stating that

the total investment in such two accounts should not

exceed Rs.60000/- (Now Rs.70000/- in a year)

The date of effect of revised provisions has not

been mentioned in the MOF order dated 06.12.2000. Assuch it should be taken with prospective effect only and

shall not be applied this effect to the accounts openedprior to 06.12.2000. The SBCO Mysore has wrongly

objected with retrospective effect and raised objections

to the tune of Rs.29 lakhs which is against to the spirit ofPPF Act 1968.

Further, MOF has caused guidelines thatirregular accounts opened earlier prior to issue of

clarification and exact date of receipt of those orders by

the lower operate offices should be regularized.


It is therefore requested to cause suitable

instructions to all concerned besides set aside the

irregular objection raised by the SBCO Mysore.


solicited.

Letter No.: P/2-13/Mumbai North Dated - 30.04.2009

adderessed to the Secretary, Department of Posts, Dak


Medical Reimbursement claim underrelaxation of rules - Case of Sri. V. P. Gurav, P. A., Banda(W) Mumbai City North Division.


Apropos reference, I wish to state that the Chief

PMG, Maharashtra Circle has sanctioned Rs.10000/-

from the Circle Welfare Fund and directed the official to

pay the difference amount between the CGHS rates &

hospital charges amounting to Rs.17367.

The official was admitted in hospital in

emergency condition due to his brave and historic act of

saving many lives and their belongings in his residential

area during the mega flood of Mumbai City and the

disease called 'leptospirosis' is a new kind of disease

which was not brought under the rules earlier.

This case is entirely different one there is clear

justification to reimburse the full claims as no package

was there for the disease. As such asking the official to

remit Rs.17367 is causing concern. Either the entire bill

may be admitted as if the official was admitted in

emergency and the disease is a new one not brought

earlier in any CGHS package or the remaining amount in

full may be adjusted from the Circle/Central welfare fund

appreciating his yeomen service caused to the humanity

during the mega flood of Mumbai.

It is requested to consider his case as a special

one and accord reimbursement of full claim at the

earliest.

Letter No.: P/2-15/Agartala Dated - 01.05.2009

adderessed to Sri. R. K. Singh, Member (P), Department

of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001.

Non drawal of additional HRA to the SPMs not

provided with post attached Quarters - case of Agartaladivision in NE Circle

It is brought to our notice that the additional HRAgranted to the SPMs in lieu of rent free Quarters had been

stopped from 01.09.2008 by the Postmaster, Agartala

arbitrarily and without any orders from the Directorate.

Despite the issue was taken by the Circle Union,

there is no improvement and the SPMs are denied anddeprived of their dues in NE Circles.

It is therefore requested to kindly causeappropriate orders to draw the dues forthwith

retrospectively from the date it was stopped arbitrarily.

Letter No.: P/2-15/Agartala Dated - 01.05.2009

adderessed to Sri. A. K. Sharma, DDG (Establishment)

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001.

Sixth CPC - Drawal of special increment to

Sports persons - regarding

The special provisions of granting special

increment for participating in the national games and

secured within third position to the postal employees

have not been reiterated after the implementation of Sixth

CPC.

Resultantly, this has not been granted to any

postal officials after 1.9.2008.

It is requested to cause necessary clarifications

about the continuance of special increments to the

officials participating in the national sports events and

securing places with in third position.

Letter No.: P/4-4/Allowances Dated - 01.05.2009

adderessed to Sri. A. K. Sharma, DDG (Est), Department


Revision of Cash Allowance to the SPMshandling cash in the absence of treasurer

It is brought to our notice that the cash allowance

drawn to the SPMs working in Triple/Four handed offices

who are entrusted with the treasury work in the absence

of treasurer has been stopped in many places after the

implementation of Sixth CPC.

This is arbitrary, unjust and against to the

decisions arrived on the subject. Further the amount

requires revision based on the increase after the Sixth

CPC implementation.

It is requested to consider the same and cause

appropriate orders at the earliest.

Letter No.: P/4-1/Staff Dated - 02.05.2009 adderessed to

Sri. A. K. Sharma, DDG (Establishment), Department of

Posts, Dak Bhawan New Delhi - 110001.

Anomaly in fixation of Pay in respect of theofficials promoted on 01.01.96 under BCR Scheme -reg.

According to Biennial Cadre Review (BCR), the

officials are to be placed in the higher pay scale w.e.f. 1st

Jan or 1st July and had the option to get their pay fixed

from date of promotion in the higher pay scale or from the

date he earns his next increment in the lower pay scale.

According to rule 5 of CCS (Revised Pay) rules,1997 "Save as otherwise provided in these rules, a

Government servant shall draw pay in the revised scaleapplicable to the post to which he is appointed.

Provided that a Government servant may electto continue to draw pay in the existing scale until the dateon which he earns his next increment or any subsequentincrement in the existing scale or until he vacates his

post or ceases to draw pay in that scale."

According to Explanation 2 below Rule 5 of CCS(Revised Pay) Rules, 1977: -

"The aforesaid option shall not be admissible to anyperson appointed to a post on or after the 1st day ofJanuary, 1996, whether for the first time in Governmentservice, or by transfer or promotion from another post

and he shall be allowed pay only to the revised scale."

Consequent to this explanation, officials who


were placed in BCR on 1.1.1996 could not get their

promotion in the pre-revised pay scale which resulted in

drop in their emoluments. Had these officials been

allowed to get their promotion in the pre-revised pay scale

on 1.1.1996, they were at the advantage.

Considering the above views, the Directorate

vide its letter no. 1-28/2004-PCC dt.23.08.06 addressed

all circles seeking the information about the no. of

officials affected by the Explanation No. 2 below Rule 5 of

CCS (RP) Rules 1997 and its financial upgradation.

Thereafter there is no improvement or action in

this regard. The issue remains unsettled so far due to

which such officials affected due to the explanation stated

in preparas remained looser in the fixation of pay after

the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations.

It is therefore requested to kindly expedite action

and accord orders at the earliest.

Letter No.: P/2-1/Bhimavaram Dated - 04.05.2009

adderessed to Sri. R. K. Singh, Member (P), Department


lllll Arbitary recovery from innocent officials oncontributory factor towards irregular payment ofinterest on non eligible TPF accounts at Palakal HO,Narsapur and Royepet in Bhimavaram division, A.P.Circle.



neither our reference is replied nor the issue is settled

so far. Besides the recoveries from the innocent officials

are being continued which causes a serious concern.

The gist of the case is reproduced onceagain for your

kind notice and immediate action.

The SSPOs, Bhimavaram has issued noticed

to many officials stating that in view of PMG, Vijayawada's

observation there is a proposal to recover the amount as

irregularly paid to the TPF account holders and also fixed

huge sum to each individuals.

The fact of the case is as follows: -

The Ministry of Finance vide its notification no.

286 (E) dt. 13.05.05 amended the Post Office Savings

Account Rules 1981 in which under Rule 4, the clause

(b) group accounts and (e) institutional accounts were

deleted. The Rule 4 (a) and all other entries were

continued to be in existence as per the amendment.

As per the table under Rule 4 (a) 1 (e) under the

category of individual account, 'an authority controlling a

provident fund, Superannuation fund or gratuity fund on

behalf of individual members, without any limit, one on

behalf of each member can be operated by the member

on the production of a letter from the controlling authority."

The Ministry of Finance, subsequently vide its

notification GSR 509 (E) 27.07.05 amended further the

Posts Office Savings Accounts Rules 1981 in which, a

time frame was fixed to implement the provisions of the

amendment stated in para supra.

Based on the same, the Postal Directorate vide

its letter No. 113/10/2004 - SB. Dt. 12.08.05 caused

instructions to close all the savings accounts other than

individual accounts. The Accounts holder were issued a

notice asking them to close their account with eligible

interest by 15.12.2005.

The Chief PMG, A.P. Circle has further issued

clarifications vide letter no. SB/1-4/Rulings/corr IV dt. 2.2.06

that 'as per the amendment, S.B. accounts other than

individuals are to be closed. The TPF accounts opened

in the individual names can be continued. However, the

TPF accounts standing in the name of institutions, trusts

etc have to be closed."

The above clarification was issued based on

the Finance Ministry's amendment as the provisions of

rule 4 (a) 1 (e) contained and retained under which the

P.F. accounts in the name of individual can be opened

and operated even today.

Accordingly, the TPF accounts operated in the

name of individual names are allowed to continue in all

circles and in particular to A.P. Circle.

The Finance Ministry vide its letter No. F7/12/05-

NS II dt. 10.11.06 has issued a clarification that 'however'

provident fund accounts can't be opened in the name of

individuals as such accounts as implied by their name

are opened and operated by provident funds and

therefore are not covered within the ambit of the principal

Acts and Rules as amended from 13th May 2005.

Since the above said clarification was not

specific and there were no detailed procedure with time

frame to implement the instructions and infact the

instructions are not as specific as the Chief PMG's clear

cut clarifications dt. 2.2.06, the same has not been

implemented in many divisions.

Suddenly, the SSPOs Bhimavaram has initiated

action against all the officials on the basis of the

observation of the PMG and started recovery proceedings

to the tune of lakhs of rupees from all the LCS, Supervisors

& Postmasters. This has caused a serious tension and

turmoil in the minds of the officials. The orders are arbitary

unjust and against to the canon of natural justice.

(i) This is quite contrary to the provisions of Rule 4

(A) and most particularly violate of sub rule 1 (e) of the

Rule 4 (A) which clearly stated that' An authority controlling

a provident fund, Superannuation fund or gratuity fund,

may open, an account on behalf of its individual

members."

(ii) There is no amendment issued for the Rule 4

(A) in its totality or substituted till to day. unless amending

the Rules, the clarification order as if amendment will not

hold good before law.

(iii) It appears in the latest volumes of Sri A.N. Dureja

Guide and also in the version of Post. Office small savings

scheme, part two of 2008 that the said rule was not

amended. Thus the individual depositors under TPF are

eligible for payment of interest.

(iv) There was no clear cut directions from the


Directorate on the said clarification. However after it was

felt, the TPF accounts were closed hurriedly in the entire

division without giving any notice to the depositors. As no

notice was issued to the depositors regarding non

eligibility of interest from a particular date, interest was

paid to them which cannot be treated as excess payment.

(v) Even the Department feels that it is excess

payment the Department would have initiated action to

recover the amount from the depositor in the same

manner, as arrears of land revenue. The poor Postal

officials should not be made as scapegoats and recover

the entire amount under one pretext or other by using the

weapon of contributory negligence.

(vi) It is most pertinent to note that even in A.P. Circle,

except Bhimavaram division, no action has so far been

initiated in other divisions due to the non existence of

amendment to the P.O S.B. Rules. 4 (A). Which cannot be

set aside by any clarificatory orders.

(vii) Further, the incharge SBCO, Palakal HO has

sought clarifications on 4.9.2007 from the R.O about the

existence of TPF accounts in the name of individuals as

per Rule 4 (a) on the background of the Finance ministry

letter dt. 10.11.06 for which no reply was given by R.O.

(viii) It is most unfortunate that the recovery has been

ordered retrospectively from the date of issue of the OM

and not considering the ambiguity in the clarification

issued by MOF on 10.11.06 without amending the

statutory rules.

Under these circumstances, it is requested

onceagain to stall the entire proceedings and review the

decision based on the above factors and relieve the

officials from the cluches of unjustified and untenable

factor of contributory negligence and unbecoming of a

Government Servant.


solicited.

Letter No.: P/2-17/Patiala Dated - 04.05.2009 adderessed


Delhi - 110001

lllll Highhandedness of Senior Postmaster, PatialaHO in Punjab Circle.

It is brought to our notice that the

highhandedness of the Sr. Postmaster, Patiala duly

harassing and abusing the staff has created a tension

and panic situation in the Patiala Ho and the congenial

and cordial atmosphere hitherto prevailed has totally been

spoiled. The following are few examples: -

1. The Sr. Postmaster has arbitrarily changed the

distribution of work of Patiala HO without keeping in view

the workload and sanctioned strength of office. The New

distribution is practically impossible to work in counters.

2. The Senior PM is calling the Staff on Sundays

and holidays regularly. The women employees are

specifically hard hit by these orders.

3. The Sr. Postmaster is calling the counter

Assistants, PAs and APMs again and again to her chamber

and keeping them for a long period and disturbing the

counters and smooth functioning of the office. Many times

public have to stand on counters for a long period due to

her frequent calls.

4. The Sr. Postmaster is abusing the Senior Staff

and in charges unnecessarily and unwarrantly in the midst

of all and demoralizing the staff.

It is pertinent to mention that the present Sr.

Postmaster worked as Postal Asst., Patiala for a long period

and she remained as IPOs and ASPOs for long periods

and again she was posted as Senior Postmaster, Patiala.

This has developed vested interests and formation of

coterie group and she is directly favouring to her near and

dear ones including in the payment of personal claims.

She is abusing and shouting against those whom they

were not liked by her since her earlier days.

The staff are very much agitated and all the

unions have submitted memorandum to the SSPOs

seeking his intervention to set right things before it

becomes out of control. But to their dismay there is no

improvement in her attitude and is continuing the same

harassment on staff.

It is therefore requested to kindly intervene and

rein in the Senior Postmaster and ensure smooth and

peace atmosphere to the staff working there at Patiala.


solicited.

Letter No.: P/4-1/Staff Dated - 04.05.2009 adderessed tothe DDG (P), Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New

Delhi - 110001.

lllll Non drawal of officiating Pay to senior BCRofficials in HSG I cadre - Case of Tamilnadu Circle

Ref: - This Union letter of even no. dt. 15.08.07 & others

In the absence of clear cut clarifications about

the officiating arrangements in HSG I Cadre, there wereinstances of allowing officiating arrangements in HSG ICadre beyond one year in Tamilnadu Circle.

There are about seventy cases of such officiatingarrangements and the due amount for the officiatingperiod exceeding one year has not been drawn to such

officials and many of them were retired on superannuationnow resulting in denial of due retirement benefits.

The Principal Chief PMG, Tamilnadu Circle hasalso sought approval to regularize officiating periodsbeyond one year to those officials as one time measuresince the arrangements are now ensured to with in oneyear.

It is requested to consider the same and accordsanction at the earliest.

A line in reply about the action taken is highlyappreciated.

Letter No.: P/4-1/Staff Dated - 04.05.2009 adderessed to

Sri R. K. Singh, Member (P), Department of Posts,Dak


lllll Waival of declaration to be submitted at the timeof initial appointment in Postal Assistant Cadre - reg.



This is regarding the obligatory declaration

submitted by an entrant in Postal Assistant Cadre at the

time of initial appointment.

Under relevant provisions of Postal Manual

Volume-IV an entrant has to submit an obligatory

declaration in connection with having read Postal Manual

Volume-IV, CCS (CCA) rules, 1965 & CCS (Conduct)

Rules, 1964. Perhaps you too will appreciate that it is not

quite realistic that an outsider or a new entrant have gone

through & understood the ruling provisions as laid down

in these named books. Even only a minimum portion of

relevant ruling provisions as is laid down in these manual

are being taught during the Induction Training

Programme at respective Postal Training Centres.

As such, it is our considered view that the

conditionality for submitting such a declaration shall be

waived with immediate effect.

It is therefore requested to cause necessary

orders to this effect at the earliest convenience.

A line in reply is highly solicited.

Letter No.: P/4-3/Exam Dated - 04.05.2009 adderessed


Delhi - 110001.

lllll Request to drop the Confirmation Examination - reg.

Ref: - This Union letter of even no. dt. 14.05.07 &subsequent discussions

Apropos reference and further reference in the

discussions on charter of demands held in April 2007, it

was agreed to drop the confirmation examination since it

becomes irrelevant and assured to introduce the

certification by the Postal Training Centers itself in lieu of

the existing confirmation examination.

After the Government had issued orders

delinking the confirmation for promotion etc, the existence

of confirmation examination has no relevance and it

should be dropped.

It is therefore requested to kindly cause

appropriate action and accord orders early.

Letter No.: P/4-3/Dept. Exam Dated - 04.05.2009

adderessed to Ms. Aruna Jain, DDG (Training),

Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001.

lllll Revised Syllabus for LGO Examination - reg.

Apropos discussions and earlier references on

the subject, it is constrained to note that the revised

syllabus finalized in the midst of 2008 for the LGO exam

has not been brought in to effect so far.

The revised syllabus as formulated earlier has

been circulated in the journals of the Unions to the

divisional levels and there are lot of enquiries about its

implementations.

It is requested to expedite the process and

cause orders duly implementing the revised syllabus in

the ensuing LGO examination.

THE CENTRAL Administrative Tribunal (CAT)

has ruled that government employees can claim

medical reimbursement beyond the prescribed limit in

complicated cases of pregnancy and other serious

medical procedures which can reasonably be

categorized as "emergency".

Observing that medical reimbursement to an

employee is not charity by the government, the CAT

Principal Bench said restricting medical emergency to

only a few cases- like kidney failure, heart surgery,

malignant tumour surgery and serious accidents -was

not logical

The ruling will benefit lakhs of central

government employees as it expands the scope and

ambit of the term "emergency" used under the medical

reimbursement rules.

The verdict came on a petition filed by Veena

Bhatia, an employee of the Department of

Telecommunications, who was denied reimbursement

for expenses on her treatment during pregnancy "over

and above the prescribed limit" on the grounds that it

was not an emergency case. Bhatia had on September

17,2004 delivered a boy via caesarean section

prematurely. Thirty-eight years old then, she had been

35 weeks pregnant. Doctors had acknowledged her

surgical procedure as an emergency but the department

had rejected her claim.

Medical Reimbursement Boost For Govt. WorkersAccording to the Medical Reimbursement

Rules of CDOT, emergency includes open heart surgery,

serious accidents while on official tour, accidents leading

to surgery, surgery for malignant tumour, renal failure

and medical reimbursement over and above the limit is

to be made only in exceptional circumstances.

Rejecting the department's contention, the CAT Bench

said: "An emergency in medical science is to be viewed

with a resultant damage to the person, who is

undergoing treatment." It also took note of the fact that

"exceptional circumstances" weren't defined under the

Rules. After examining the medical records, the tribunal

concluded that the procedure Bhatia had under gone

was an emergency and ordered the department to

reimburse her within two months.

Bhatia's counsel had pointed out that her client

was being discriminated against as in a similar case in

the past, another employee was given similar benefits.

The counsel contended that any medical emergency

would include an emergency within the meaning of the

Medical Reimbursement Rules.

But the government counsel had opposed the

contentions on the ground that the relevant rules allowed

reimbursement of medical expenses beyond the

prescribed limit only in exceptional circumstances.

(Courtesy : Hindustan Times, 14-4-2009)


LETTERS FROM DEPARTMENT TO CHQu Representation of All India Postal EmployeesUnion Group 'C' regarding non sanction of MIS incentivebills by Dharmanagar HPO.

The undersigned is directed to enclose copy ofrepresentation dated 9.4.2009 of All India PostalEmployees Union Group 'C' regarding non sanction ofMIS incentive bills by Dharmanagar HPO. It is requestedthat to send a detailed report on the matter urgently.

This issues with the approval of Director (FS)(No. 116-13/09-SB Dated: 21-04-2009 addressed to ChiefPMG NE Circle)u Amendments to the constitution of All IndiaPostal Employees Union Group 'C'-request approval-reg.

I am directed to refer the Department's letter ofeven number dated 16.03.2009 on the above-mentionedsubject. The following amendments in the aforesaid ordermay be read as under:-

i) In the third line of page 1 of the order the nameof the association may be read as 'All India PostalEmployees Union Group 'C' instead of 'All India PostalAccounts Employees Association'.

ii) In page no. 2 Article 7 (b), the whole text is notdeleted. The deleted portion is only 'except as providedin article 6 (b).

iii) In page 5, under Article 39 (b), the entry 'AllIndia Union 08-00' appearing under Branch Union maybe read as 'Circle Union 08.00'.(No. 15-1/2004-SR Dated: 22-04-2009)u Proposed reorganization of Divisions inChennai City Region in Tamil Nadu Circle.Reference: Your representation vide letter No. P/2-19/Chennai South dated 10th April, 2009

It is informed that no such proposal, as alleged,is pending with this Directorate.

(No. 25-1/2009-PE-I Dated: 29-04-2009)u Alleged unhelpful attitude of the SSPOs,Faridabad Division in resolving staff problems-HaryanaCircle.

I am directed to enclose a copy of letter No. P/2-7/Faridabad dated 15.4.2009 received from the GeneralSecretary, All India Postal Employees Union Group 'C' onthe above mentioned subject.2. It is requested to look into the matter and furnisha detailed report to this office at the earliest.(No. 16/22/2009-SR Dated: 28-04-2009 addressed toChief PMG, Haryana Circle)u Arbitrary recovery under contributory factorsfor the loss sustained in the Dacoity-case of MungerHPO in Bihar Circle-reg.

I am directed to enclose a copy of letter No. P/2-3/Munger dated 11.4.2009 received from the GeneralSecretary, All India Postal Employees Union Group 'C' onthe above mentioned subject.2. It is requested to look into the matter and furnisha detailed report to this office at the earliest.(No. 16/21/2009-SR Dated: 29-04-2009 addressed toChief PMG Bihar Circle)

Entrusting of sorting work to Post Offices-caseof Chhattisgarh Circle.

I am directed to refer to your letter No. P/2-4/Chhattisgarh dated 1.4.2008 on the above mentioned subject.2. The matter has been examined in consultationwith the Circle Office. As reported, six National networkSpeed Post Centres and 30 State Speed Post Centresare functioning in Post Offices at various towns inChhattisgarh. They perform duties relating to collection,booking, dispatch and delivery of Speed Post articles asprescribed by the Department.(No. 16/26/2009-SR Dated: 4-05-2009)

President : Rajesh Pahlwan, P.A,

Sonepat H.O (Sonepat)

Vice President 1. Balbir Singh, SPM, KanakMandi (Rohtak)

2. S. K.. Sandhu, PA, Jind HO(Karnal)

3. Dev Raj, SPM, Patelnagar(Hissar)

Circle Secretary : K. K. Saini, SPM, Minisect, (Hissar)

Astt. Circle Secretary : 1. Naresh Kumar Gupta,Manager SPC (Ambala)

2. P. D. Saini, P.A, NarnaulH.O(Gurgaon)

3. Ishwar Singh, TBOP P.A,

List of office bearers elected for Haryana Circle in the circle conference

held on 9.05.2009 at Hissar

Bahadurgarh (Rohtak)4. Bir Singh, SPM, Lohar Bazar

(Bhiwani)5. Karan Singh Thakaran, SPM,

New Colony (Guragaon)

Financial Secretary : Dev Raj, ME, SPC,

Faridabad (Faridabad)

Astt. Financial Secy. : Lal Chand, PA, Punjabi

Mohalla Cantt (Ambala)

Organizing Gen. Secy.: 1. Shamsher Singh, Acct,

D.O (Kurukshetra)

2. Jeet Ram, PA, SPC,

Faridabad (Faridabad)

3. Hetram Kataria, P.A,Govindnagar (Ambala)


DONATION RECEIVED BY THE CHQ(From 05.02.2009 to 06.05.2009)

The following Branches have responded further

and remitted donations to CHQ @ Rs.20/- per

membership & more than the prescribed amount. Our

Sincere thanks to all of them.

Dharmanagar (North East) 1500

Jamnagar (Gujarat) 1800

Akola (Maharashtra) 500

Morena (Madhya Pradesh) 600

Tadepalligudem (Andhra Pradesh) 600

Bhiwani (Haryana) 1000

Durg (Chattishgarh) 1000

Guwahati Local (Assam) 1000

Guwahati Distt. (Assam) 1600

Ranchi GPO (Jharkhand) 800

Ranchi Division (Jharkhand) 1000

Bellary (Karnataka) 1000

Howrah (West Bengal) 2100

Sibsagar (Assam) 1333

Birbhum (West Bengal) 1000

Sonitpur/Tezpur (Assam) 800

North Hooghly (West Bengal) 2000

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) 1000

Khanna (Punjab) 400

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) 1000

Nagpur RLO (Maharashtra) 400

Saharasa (Bihar) 1000

Parvatipuram (Andhra Pradesh) 5000

Mumbai City North (Maharashtra) 2400

Varanasi East (Uttar Pradesh) 1000

Aurangabad (Maharashtra) 500

Barmer (Rajasthan) 1500

Medak (Andhra Pradesh) 620

Kolkata Central (West Bengal) 2000

Tumluk (West Bengal) 1100

Darjelling (West Bengal) 630

Asansol (west Bengal) 1000

Tirunelveli (Tamilnadu) 700

Tirunelveli PSD (Tamilnadu) 200

Mumbai City East (Maharashtra) 1000

Mumbai GPO (Maharashtra) 6600

Bikaner (Rajasthan) 1200

Kavali (Andhra Pradesh) 300

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) 1408

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) 600

Karnal (Haryana) 500

Vadodara West (Gujarat) 1800

Chikodi (Karnataka) 500

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) 1000

Puri (Orissa) 400

Dhenkanal (Orissa) 1500

Keonjhar (Orissa) 200

Tiruvananthapuram RLO (Kerala) 140

Asansol (West Bengal) 1000

Mumbai City South (Maharashtra) 3000

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) 1000

Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) 1000

Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) 1000

Faizabad (Uttar Pradesh) 1000

Vadodara East (Gujarat) 2000

Dibrugarh (Assam) 1415

Narsipatnam (Andhra Pradesh) 500

Com. G. P. Prajapati, Asst. Circle Secretary,

Kalol (North Gujarat) 100

Com. K. M. Ganeshmurthy (Balasore) (Orissa) 500

Kudos to the office bearers & members whocontributed to CHQ. All other branches are alsorequested to remit the donation at the earliest.

v Doubling of cash handling Allowance to

Treasurer, Special Allowance to JAO Qualified officials

& PO & RMS Accountants

No Specific order is required since the Department

of Posts vide its letter 4-4/2008-PCC dt. 24.10.08 while

communicating the DOPT OM No.4/6/2008-Estt (Pay II) dt.

01.10.08, stated that the orders are applicable to all special

Allowance drawn & also the cash handling Allowance. If there

is any non drawal, the Divisional Secretaries are requested to

make a reference to CHQ.

v Confidential Report, Not a secret one

The Central Information Commission, New Delhi while disposing

a reference of Coimbatore division, Tamilnadu Circle, ordered

to supply the copy of the 'Confidential Report' of the applicant

sought under the RTI Act. 'Confedential Report' shall not be the

secret document and it should be supplied on demand to the

concerned officials, it observed.

v Copy of the valuated Answer Sheet should be

supplied if sought for

In another case of Mayiladuthurai Division, Tamilnadu

Circle, the Central Information Commissioner, New Delhi directed

the department to supply the copy of the answer sheets of the

Departmental examination to the applicant to know about the

valuation of marks in his answer sheets. It further observed

that however, the names of officers who valuated the answer

papers should not be disclosed.

Many can utilize this provision to verify their answer

sheets of the Departmental examination in case if they are having

doubts about valuations of and answer papers.


nnnnn SUPPORT FOR PAYMENT OF WAGES UNDERNATIONAL RURAL EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE SCHEME- ALLOTMENT OF FUND FOR THE YEAR 2008-09.1. A provision has been made in the Plan funds to

meet the expenditure incurred towards implementation

of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

(NREGS) made available during the year 2008-09, the

activities on which this amount is to be utilized and the

head of account are given in the table of allotment

enclosed (Annexure - I)

2. The funds under the above scheme are placed

at the disposal of Circles for implementation of the NREG

Scheme. A provision has also been made for North East

region consisting of Assam and North East Circles

separately in the Annexure - II.

3. The guidelines and conditions governing the

payment of incentive to the officials on account of

additional work due to opening and operations of NREGS

accounts in enclosed in Annexure - II.

4. All expenditure incurring offices may prepare a

monthly statement giving date, amount, nature of work in

respect of all items booked against present fund

allotment.

5. The funds should be utilized within the allotment

made under each activity for this financial year 2008-09

after obtaining expenditure approval of the competent

authority in each case. Director (Budget), Department of

Posts to whom a copy of this letter has been endorsed is

being requested to allot necessary funds as aforesaid to

the respective Circles. It must be ensured that the funds

allotted are utilized within the current financial year and

booked in the appropriate head of account as indicated

in Annexure - I.

6. This issues with the concurrence of JS & FA vide

Diary No. 458 dated 6th March 2009.

(Ministry of Communications & IT Department of Posts

(Rural Business Division) O. M. NO. 01-07/NREGS-

FUNDS/RB-08 dated 6th March 2009)

ANNEXURE - IIINCENTIVE STRUCTURE FOR NREGS WORK

Conditions governing grant of incentive underNREGS work1. Incentive is eligible as per table below for NREGS

work per account with at least 10 transactions in that

account in a financial year. Both deposits and withdrawals

will be taken in to account of the purpose of arriving at the

number of transactions.

2. If more than one official has worked on any

particular post then the incentive may be decided based

on the following guidelines:

(a) Incentive is eligible of those officials only who

have worked on a post of at least 3 months

(b) The incentive should be paid on pro-rata basis

for the period of work and the total being limited to the

maximum eligible incentive based on the total number of

accounts in a financial year.

3. Incentive should be calculated on the basis of

work carried out in a particular financial year only.

4. The incentive payable to employees on account

of additional work due to opening of NREGS accounts

should be restricted to the ceiling as laid down by

Department of Personnel and Training and administrative

orders issued form time to time by the Department of

Posts.

Guidelines for calculation of incentive by the CirclesBRANCH OFFICES & GDS SUB POST OFFICES (GDSBOS& GDSSOS)(Rs. 8.60 per account per annum having 10 transactionsin a financial year)

SL DESIGNATION INCENTIVE (RS.) REMARKS

GDS Branch offices/GDS Sub offices with one official only

1 GDS BPM/GDS SPM 8.60 Per account per annum

GDS Branch offices / GDS Sub offices with a GDS BPM / GDS SPM and a GDS official

1 GDS BPM / GDS SPM 7.60 Per account per annum

2 Other GDS Official 1.00 Per account per annum

GDS BO / GDS SO with three officials

1 GDS BPM / GDS SPM 6.60 Per account per annum

2 GDS – 1 1.00 - do -

3 GDS – 2 1.00 - do -

INCENTIVE FOR NREGS WORK-UNIFORM TO ALL


SUB POST OFFICES(Rs. 4.40 per account per annum having 10 transactions in a financial year)

SINGLE HANDED SUB POST OFFICES (CL – III)

1 SPM 3.40

2 Group – D /Packer 1.00 Performing NREGS work

DOUBLE HANDED/TRIPLE HANDED SUB POST OFFICES (CL – II AND CL – I)

1 SPM / Supervisor of SB work 1.40 Supervisory work of NREGS a/cs

2 Postal Assistants 2.00 Doing NREGS work

3 Group – D / Packer 1.00 Doing NREGS work

LSG and HSG Sub Post Offices

1 Supervisor of SB branch 1.15 Supervisory work of NREGS a/cs

2 SB PA 2.00 Entrusted with NREGS work

3 Group – D / packer 0.50 Entrusted with NREGS work

4 Treasurer 0.50 Entrusted with NREGS work

5 Cash Overseer 0.25 Entrusted with cash conveyance

HEAD POST OFFICES(Rs. 3.00 per account per annum having 10 transactionsin a financial year)

1 APM / Supervisor 0.50 Entrusted with NREGS work 2 Leger PA 1.00 Entrusted with NREGS work 3 SBCO – PA 0.25 Entrusted with NREGS work 4 SBCO-Supervisor 0.25 Entrusted with NREGS work

5 Treasurer / ATR 0.50 Entrusted with NREGS work 6 Group-D / Packer (SB) 0.25 Entrusted with NREGS work 7 Cash / Mail overseer 0.25 Entrusted with NREGS work

OFFICIAL SIDE STAFF SIDE

1. DDG (Establishment) -Chairman 2. JS&FA 3. DDG (P)

NFPE 1. Shri K.V. Sridharan Leader Staff Side 2. Shri Giriraj Singh Secretary Staff Side 3. Shri K Raghavendran Member 4. Shri Ishwar singh Dabas Member 5. Shri S. P. Mukharjee Member FNPI 6. Shri D Theagarajan Member 7. Shri D Krishna Rao Member

nnnnn Setting up of Departmental AnomalyCommittee of Department of Posts

The undersigned is directed to say that inaccordance with the instructions contained in the OMNo. 11/2/2008-JCA dated 12-01-2009 of Department ofPersonnel & Training, New Delhi, appropriate AnomalyCommittees should be set up by each Ministry/Department to settle the anomalies arising out of theimplementation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission'srecommendations.2. Accordingly, competent authority has approvedsetting up the Departmental Anomaly Committee. TheAnomaly Committee will comprise the followingrepresentatives from Official Side and Staff Side:

3. The date of next meeting and agenda items for

discussion will be intimated in due course.

(No. 1-16/2008-PCC Dated: 30-04-2009)

Editorial........ continued from page1

day but could not receive their dues in time.

The demands of the workers like cadre restructuring,

three promotions, settlement of anomalies arisen after the

implementation of the Sixth CPC, better promotional prospects,

and improvement in the service conditions are still in doldrums

and there is no proper discussion in settlement of the demands.

There was no periodical meeting and the collective bargaining

through JCM as it seems as outmoded and outdated due to the

scant regard and discard extended to the forums by the Govt

and its departments.

The workers have to meet these challenges posed

and defeat the moves to undermine their interests. Our intention

is to bring mounting and massive force behind our plea for the

settlement of our demands. Mobilization of strength to achieve

the demands should be our strategy and idea. We should stick to

the guns of content and character of Trade union that there will

be no lasting truce till our just demands are conceded and genuine

grievances are redressed. The Road to salvation and success

is that of organized strength, unity, collective bargaining and

struggle. This is the one and only Road.

The challenges have to be met and will be met by thePostal workers and by the lakhs of the Central Govt employees.

FNPO


nnnnn Accountability for delay in decision making.

A core Group on Administrative Reforms (CGAR) has been

constituted under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary in

February. 2003 to formulate specific changes in the systems

and procedures in consultation with the ministries/departments

concerned and to advise strategies for changing attitudes. The

Core Group has decided that the existing provisions about

accountability mechanism should be reiterated with a view to

bring to everyone's notice that these provisions are adequate

for initiating disciplinary proceedings when an officer adopts a

dilatory attitude leading to delay in decision - making and/or

harassment of the public.

(ii) In view of the above the following provisions of CCS

(Conduct) Rules, 1964 are brought to the notice of all Ministries/

Departments for information and necessary action: -

Rule 3 General

(1) Every Government servant shall at all times-

(i) maintain absolute integrity;

(ii) maintain devotion to duty; and

(iii) do nothing which is unbecoming of a Government

servant

(2) (i) Every Government servant holding a supervisory

post shall take all possible steps to ensure the integrity and

devotion to duty of all Government servants for the time being

under his control and authority;

(ii) No Government servant shall, in the performance of his official

duties, or in the exercise of powers conferred on him, act

otherwise than in his best judgment except when he is acting

under the direction of his official superior;

Explanation I :- A Government servant who habitually fails to

perform the task assigned to him within the time set for the

purpose and with the equality of performance expected of him

shall be deemed to be lacking in devotion to duty within the

meaning of clause (ii) of sub rule (I).

Explanation II :- Nothing in clause (ii) of sub-rule (2) shall be

construed as empowering a Government servant to evade his

responsibilities by seeking instructions from, or approval of , a

superior officer or authority when such instructions are not

necessary under the scheme of distribution of powers and

responsibilities.

Rule 3A promptness and courtesy

No Government servant shall

(a) in the performance of his official duties, act in a

discourteous manner;

(b) in his official dealings with the public or otherwise

adopt dilatory tactics or willfully cause delays in disposal of the

work assigned to him.

3. Rule 11 of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 provides that

the penalties (ranging from 'censure' to 'dismissal') mentioned

therein may be imposed on a Government servant 'for good and

sufficient reasons'. Thus any Government servants violating the

provisions of conduct Rules can be proceeded against as it will

form 'good and sufficient reasons' for imposing the penalties

prescribed in Rule 11. In other words, disciplinary proceedings

could be initiated if an officer adopts a dilatory attitude, leading to

delay in decisions making and/ or harassment of the pubic.

4. Ministries/Departments are also requested to bring the above

cited provisions of the Conduct Rules and CCA Rules to the

notice of all the officers and officials in the Ministry/Department

(proper) and in the organizations/offices under their administrative

control to clarify that if they are found responsible for willful

delay in disposal of the various types of cases dealt with by

them, finally leading to delay in decision making, they shall be

liable for disciplinary action in terms of the relevant provisions

referred to in para 2 and 3 of this OM.

(DO P&T L. No. 11013/2/2004-Estt. (A) dt: 16.2.09)

nnnnn Absorption of surplus Dramin Dak Sevaks on

abolition of Posts and maintenance of waiting list-reg.

A reference is invited to note (iv) below rule 3 of GDS

(Conduct & Employment) Rules, 2001 according to which a Sevak

shall not be eligible for transfer in any case from one post/unit to

another post/unit except in pubic interest.

To mitigate the hardship to the CDS, Directorate, vide

letter No. 19-10/2004-GDS dated 17.7.2006 issued amendment

to rule 3 of GDS (Conduct & Employment) Rules 2001 and allowed

limited transfer facility to GDS on specific grounds on fulfillment

of specific conditions.

The matter has been further examined and it has been

decided that consequent upon the abolition of GDS posts, the

surplus Gramin Dak Sevaks should be accommodated in the

alternative posts in the following manner: -

(1) The surplus Gramin Dak Sevak may be accommodated

as far as possible under the accounts jurisdiction of the Sub

Office where he is working subject to availability of vacancies

and also fulfillment of the conditions of educational qualification

prescribed for the post etc.

(2) If there is no vacancy in the Branch Offices under the

Accounts jurisdiction of the Sub Office, the surplus Gramin Dak

Sevak may be informed of the details of the vacancies available

in the whole division/sub division and he will be asked to exercise

option for choosing the post.

(DG(P) No. 17-14/2008-GDS Dated - 26.02.2009)

nnnnn Recommendations of 6th Central Pay

Commission- clarification regarding encashment leave

With regard to entitlement of encashment of leave

during LTC, a doubt has arisen whether the leave encashment

during LTC can be allowed per less than 10 days period. The

issue was referred to department of personnel & Training for

clarification.

Department of personnel & Training as clarified wide

their U.O. No. 14028/2/2009-Estt (L) dated 09.02.2009 that interms

of Rule 38-A of the CCS (Leave) rules, 1972. Government

Employees are entitled to encash up to 10 days Earned Leave at

the time of availing LTC subject to the condition that earned leave

of an equivalent duration is also availed of simultaneously. Hence,

the applicant is entitled to encash leave for less than 10 days but

and earned leave of an equivalent duration is also required to be

availed of simultaneously.

(DG (P) No. 4-4/2008-PCC Dated 27.03.2009)

nnnnn Clarification regarding commutation of pension

GOVERNMENT ORDERS


after the implementation of recommendations of 6th

CPC.

The undersigned is directed to say that in accordance

with the instructions contained in this Department's OM. No. 38/

37/2008-P & PW (A) dated 2nd September, 2008, in the case of

those pensioners, in whose case commutation of pension

became absolute on or after 01.01.2006 but before the issue of

that OM, the pre-revised Table of Commutation Value for Pension

will be used for payment of commutation of pension based on

pre-revised pay/pension. Such pensioners shall have on option

to commute the amount of pension that has become additionally

commutable an account of retrospective revision of pay/pension

on implementation of the recommendation of the Sixth Central

Pay Commission. On exercising such an option by the pensioner,

the revised Table of Commutation Value for Pension will be used

for the commutation of the additional amount of pension that has

become commutable on account of retrospective revision of

pay/pension.

2. A number of references have been received in this

Department seeking clarifications in regard to various issues

relating to commutation of pension in case a pensioner opts for

commutation of pension that has become additionally commutable

on account of retrospective revision of pay pension. The matter

has been examined in consultation with the Ministry of Finance

(Department of Expenditure) and the following clarification are

issued in this regard:

Points raised :

1. What would be the age to be used for commutation of

additional Commutable pension and which factor would be used

for such additional commuted value of pension.

The age reckoned for calculation of commuted value

of pension at the time of original application for commutation of

pension will apply for calculation of commutation value of

additional commutable pension. However, as mentioned in the

O.M. dated 02.09.2008, the commutation factor in the revised

Table of Commutation Value for Pension will be used for the

commutation of the additional amount of pension that has

become commutable on account of retrospective revision of

pay/pension.

2. From which date the reduction in pension on account

of additional commutation of pension will take effect?

Reduction in pension on account of additional

commutation of pension will be in two staged as per the provision

contained in Rule 6 of the CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules,

1981.

3. What will be the date of restoration of additional

commutation of pension?

The Commuted portion of pension shall be restored

after 15 years from the respective dates of commutation as

provided in Government of India decision No. 1 under Rule 10

of CCS (Commutation of Pension). Rules 1981. Necessary

endorsement should be made in the PPO.

It is impressed upon all the Ministries/Department of

the Government of India to keep in view the above clarification

while disposing of the cases of commutation of additional pension.

They are also advised to dispose the representation received by

them from pensioners on the above issues without referring

them to this Department.

4. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance

(Department of Expenditure) vide their UO No.43/EV/2009 dated

13.02.2009.

(Dept of Pension & PW OM F. No. 38/79/2008-P & PW (A) dt.

16.02.2009)

nnnnn Travelling allowance Rules-Implementation of

the Sixth Central Pay Commission

In para 4 (c) column (3) of O. M. No. 19030/3/2008-E-

IV dated 23.09.2008 on the above subject, the following may be

corrected: -

Rate per Km. for transport by Road (Rs. Per km.)

18.00 (Rs. 30 per Kg in per km)

18.00 (Rs. 30 per kg per km)

9.00 (Rs. 0.31 per kg per km)

4.60 (Rs. 0.31 per kg per km)

READ

18.00 (Rs 0.003 per kg/per km)

18.00 (Rs. 0.003 per kg/per km)

9.00 (Rs. 0.0031 per kg/per km)

4.60 (Rs. 0.0031 per kg/per km)

(MOF DOE F. No. 19030/3/2008-E IV dt. 18.02.2009)

nnnnn Implementation of the Government's decision

on the recommendation of the Sixth CPC-Revision of

provisions regulating special benefits in the case of death

of disability in service-payment of ex-gratia lumpsum

compensation to families of Central Government

Employees-modification regarding

The undersigned is directed to say that in

implementation of the decisions on the recommendation contained

in Para 5.1.45 of the Report of the Sixth Central Pay Commission,

the rates of ex-gratia in cases of death occurring due to accidents

in the course of performance of duty, death attributable to acts

of violence by terrorists, anti-social elements etc., death occurring

due to enemy action in international war or border skirmishes or

action against militants, terrorists, extremists etc. or death on

account of natural disasters, extreme weather conditions while

on duty in the specified high altitude, inaccessible border posts,

etc., have been revised vide this Department's O. M. No. 38/37/

08-P&PW (A) dated 2nd September, 2008.

2. In certain cases, relief is also provided to families of

deceased Government servants from sundry Government

sources, such as the Prime Minister's Relief Fund, Chief Minister's

Relief Fund, etc. In such cases, it should be ensured that the

aggregate of the relief/ex gratia compensation paid from different

sources does not exceed Rs. 20 lakhs in each individual case.

Para 12 of Annexe to this Department's OM 45/55/97-P&PW (C)

dated 11th September, 1998 will stand modified to this extent.

3. All other terms and conditions in the O.M. dated 11th

September, 1998 shall remain unchanged.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Ministry of

Finance, Department of Expenditure U.O. No. 4.2/39/2009-IC dated

11.2.2009.

5. In so far as persons serving in the Indian Audit &

Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with

the comptroller & Auditor General of India.

(Dept. of Pen & PW OM No. 45/7/2008- P & PW (F) dt. 16.03.09)


OFFICE MEMORANDUM

nnnnn Criteria for assessing suitability of officerswhere there is revision/upgradation/merger of payscales.

The undersigned is directed to invite reference

to the Department of Personnel & training OM No. 22011/

10/84-Estt.(D) dated 04-02-1992 wherein the criteria to

be adopted for assessing the suitability of incumbents of

posts and the date of appointment to the upgraded post,

wherever there is a revision of pay scale/upgradation of

post, have been laid down.

2. There has been merger of a number of pre-

revised scales without any pre-condition for possession

of higher qualifications for placement of incumbents in the

higher/upgraded scale, in the revised pay structure

recommended by the 6th CPC and accepted by the

Government. In this context, the instructions of 4.2.92 have

been reviewed and it has been decided in consultation

with Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) who

have issued certain instructions in this regard under OM

No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 13.09.2008, and the UPSC that the

procedure for assessment of suitability in such cases may

be as follows for placement in the upgraded/merged grade:

(i) Where all posts in one or more pre-revised scales

are merged with a higher pre-revised scale and given a

common replacement scale/grade pay/pay scale, the

suitability of the incumbents need not be assessed for

granting them the higher replacement scale/grade pay/pay

scale; there is also no need for the incumbents to complete

any minimum eligibility service in the earlier scale of pay.

There will be no change in the inter se seniority of the

incumbents in the merged grade which shall be decided

based on the general instructions on the subject ; and

(ii) Where all posts in a particular grade have been

granted a higher replacement pay scale/grade pay, as

per upgradation recommended by the 6th CPC, suitability

of the incumbents need not be assessed for granting

them the higher replacement scale/grade pay. Here also,

there is no need for the incumbents to complete any

minimum eligibility service in the earlier scale of pay; and

(iii) Where there is a change in the Group (that is

classification of the post) consequent upon the merger

of upgradation and where there is no higher responsibility

or higher qualification involved, assessment of the

suitability will not be necessary before the revised grade

is allowed. There will also be no need for the incumbents

to complete any minimum eligibility service in the earlier

scale of pay. However, suitability of the officer who has

been placed in a upgraded/replacement pay scale which

fall in Group 'A' by recommendation/ award of the pay

Commission will continue to be assessed.

3. Assessment of suitability will continue to be

necessary in the following situations arising out of cadre

reviews, restructuring etc., not covered in the

recommendations of the 6th CPC:

(i) Where the upgradation involves higher

responsibilities and higher eligibility service;

(ii) Where the upgradation or merger is part; where

the upgraded post will be the promotion grade for the

posts left in the lower grade and the normal DPC

procedure will apply.

(DoPT, O.M. No. AB 14017/66/2008-Estt.RR Dated:

09-03-2009)

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

ORDERNew Delhi, the 9th April, 2009

nnnnn S.O. 946(E),- In exercise of the powers conferred

by the proviso to article 309 and clause 5 of article 148 of

the Constitution read with rule 6 of the Central Civil

Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965

and in supersession, of the notification of the Government

of India in the Department of Personnel and Training

number S.O. 332(E) dated the 20th day of April, 1998 and

after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor

General of India in relation to persons serving in the Indian

Audit and Accounts Department, except as respects things

done or omitted to be done before such supersession,

the President hereby directs that with effect from the date

of publication of this order in the Official Gazette, all civil

posts under the Union, shall be classified as follows:-

S. No. Description of Posts Classification of Posts

(1) (2) (3) 1. (a) A Central Civil post in Cabinet Secretary’s scale (Rs. 90000-Fixed), Apex Scale (Rs. 80000-Fixed) and Higher Administrative Grade plus scale(Rs. 75500-80000); and (b) A Central Civil post carrying the following grade pays:- Rs. 12000. Rs. 10000, Rs. 8900 and Rs. 8700 in the scale of pay of Rs. 37400-67000 in Pay Band-4, and Rs. 7600, Rs. 6600 and Rs5400 in the scale of pay of Rs. 15600-39100 in Pay Band-3 2. A Central Civil Post carrying the following grade pays:- Rs. 5400, Rs. 4800, Rs. 4600 and Rs. 4200 in the scale of pay of Rs. 9300-34800 in Pay Band-2. 3. A Central Civil post carrying the following grade pays:- Rs. 2800, Rs. 2400, Rs. 2000, Rs. 1900, and Rs. 1800 in the scale of pay of Rs. 5200-20200 in Pay Band-1 4. A Central Civil post carrying the following grade pays:- Rs. 1300, Rs. 1400, Rs. 1600, Rs. 1650 in the scale of pay of Rs. 4440-7440 in IS Scale

Group A Group B Group C Group D (Till the posts are upgraded)


Explanation: For the purpose of this order pay Band, in

relation to a post, means the running Pay Bands specified

in Part-A Section 1 of Column 5 of the First Schedule to

the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay ) Rules, 2008.

(F.No 11012/7/2008-Estt.(A))

nnnnn Classification of posts under the CCS (CCA)Rules, 1995

Under the Central Civil Services (Classification,

Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, all Central Government

posts are classified into four categories, viz., Groups "A",

"B", "C" and "D". This classification at present is based

on the norms prescribed by the Department of Personnel

and Training vide S.O. 332(E) dated 20.04.1998

published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary.

2. As per clause (4) of the Central Civil Services

(Revised Pay) Rules,2008 notified vide notification No G.

S.R. 622(E) dated 29-08-2008, the pay band and grade

pay or the pay scales, as applicable, of every post/grade

specified in column 2 of the First Schedule thereto shall

be as specified against it in columns 5 and 6 thereof,

Consequent upon the notification of the said rules, it had

become necessary to prescribe revised norms for

categorization of posts into the abovementioned four

categories based on the pay band and grade pay or the

pay scales as applicable, as approved by the Government.

Accordingly, an Order classifying the various Central Civil

Services posts into Group "A", "B", "C" and "D" based on

the revised norms of pay has been notified in the Gazette

of India Extraordinary vide S.O. 946 (E) dated 09-04-2009.

A copy of the Order is enclosed. All posts in the Central

Civil Services would now stand classified strictly in

accordance with the norms of pay band and grade pay or

pay scales as prescribed in the said Order.

3. In some Ministries/Departments, posts may exist

which are not classified as per the norms laid down by

this Department. If, for any specific reason, a Ministry/

Department proposes to classify the posts differently, it

would be necessary for that Department to send a specific

proposal to Department of Personnel and Training giving

full justification in support of the proposal within threemonths of this O.M. so that the exceptions to the norms of

classification laid down in S.O. 946 (E) dated 09-04-2009

can be notified.

(No. AB 11012/7/08-Estt.(A) Dated: 17-04-2009)

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

nnnnn Sixth Central Pay Commission's

recommendations-revision of pay scales-amendment

of Service Rules/Recruitment RulesThe recommendation of 6th CPC have been

considered by the Government and the CCS (Revised

Pay) Rules 2008 have since been notified on 29th August,

2008. Consequently, in place of the pre-revised pay

scales, the revised pay structure comprising the Pay Band

and Grade Pay/Pay Scale has come into effect. Some of

the pre-revised pay scales have been merged and some

others are upgraded/likely to be upgraded. In the light of

these, it has been decided that the following

consequential steps to amend the existing service Rules/

Recruitment Rules shall be undertaken on a priority basis:

(i) Substituting the existing scales by the Grade

Pay alongwith the Pay BandThe existing pay scales have to be substituted

by the new pay structure (Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay

scale) straightaway without making a reference to the

Department of Personnel and Training (DOP&T)/ Union

Public Service Commission (UPSC). The heading of

column No. 4 of the Schedule on RRs may be modified to

"Pay Band and Grade Pay/Pay Scale". In cases where

deputation is also one of the methods of recruitment, the

field of selection for deputation, which might include

various grades, should also reflect the corresponding

Grade Pay alongwith the Pay Band /Pay Scale, and the

minimum eligibility service as per the revised guidelines,

as enclosed in Annexure.

(ii) Where there is an upgradation of postsThe instructions issued by Department of

Expenditure under OM No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 13th

September, 2008 and DoPT O.M. Mo. AB-14017/66/08-

Esst (RR) dated 9th March, 2009 may be applied in such

case.

However, for each of the merged grades, a single

set of Recruitment Rules may be formulated and notified.

(iii) Consequential changesIt is necessary to make consequential changes

in the Recruitment Rules/Service Rules so as to prescribe

eligibility conditions with reference to the revised Grade

Pay/Pay scale. It is also necessary to review other columns

of the Recruitment Rules/ Service Rules, where some

minimum service in a particular scale/grade is prescribed

for consideration for appointment on deputation/

absorption etc., keeping in view particularly the merger of

a number of pre-revised scales, upgradation of some

scales and the consequential changes in the minimum

eligibility service in a grade.

(iv) Department promotion Committee (DPC)Where two or more scales have been merged,

the existing DPC for the higher/highest grade will be the

DPC for the merged grade.

(v) Regulation of regular service rendered in the

pre-revised scales

The revised pay structure approved includes a

number of 'merged grades' with a common grade pay

and the concept of pay bands with grade pay introduced

effective from 1.1.2006. Insofar as the issue of regulation

of service rendered prior to 1.1.2006 is concerned, while

the general rule may be that such regular service be

deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding

grade pay/pay scale approved effective from 1.1.2006 or

from a subsequent date, as the case may be, this

formulation cannot apply in cases where there has been

merger of more than one grade into one with a single

grade pay/pay scale. Since the merger is effective from


1.1.06 only, even notional benefits of the merger cannot

be extended for periods falling prior to 1.1.06. A note to

the following effect may, therefore, be inserted under

col.12 of the Schedule on RRs, and under relevant

provisions in Service Rules, to take care of the

requirements:

Note:For the purpose of computing minimum

qualifying service for promotion, the service rendered

on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1.1.2006/ the

date from which the revised pay structure based on the

6th CPC recommendations has been extended, shall

be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding

grade pay/pay scale extended based on the

Commission. For purposes of appointment on

deputation/absorption basis, the service rendered on a

regular basis by an officer prior to 1.1.2006/ the date

from which the revised pay structure based on the 6th

CPC recommendations has been extended, shall be

deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding

grade pay/pay scale extended based on the

recommendations of the Commission except where

there has been merger of more than one pre-revised

scale of pay into one grade with a common grade pay/'

pay scale, and where this benefit will extend only for the

post(s) for which that grade pay/pay scale is the normal

replacement grade without any upgradation.

2. The Recruitment Rules/Service Rules are of

statutory nature. Therefore, the changes brought out by

other relevant instructions have to be incorporated in

the Recruitment Rules/ Service Rules by suitable

amendments so that the necessary steps like holding

of DPC etc. are taken to fill the post carrying the revised

Grade Pay/Pay Scale on regular basis. All the Ministries/

Departments are, therefore, requested to effect

necessary amendments to the Recruitment Rules/

Service Rules notified by them after following the normal

procedure of furnishing proposals to the Department of

Personnel and Training and the UPSC in the format

prescribed in the general guidelines on Recruitment

Rules circulated by the DOPT OM No. 14017/12/87-

Estt.(RR) dated 18.3.1988, and also in consultation with

the Legislative Department.

3. Ministries/Departments may initiate action to

complete the review in this regard and furnish necessary

amendment proposals to the DOPT and the UPSC in the

case of Group A and Group B posts within six months

from the date of issue of this Office Memorandum. They

may also, simultaneously, take similar action in respect

of Recruitment rules for Group C and D posts, which are

within their delegated powers. Appropriate action to

update the Service Rules for organized Group A,B Services,

etc. shall also be taken up with DOPT/UPSC within a

period of six months.

DoPT No. AB14017/61/2008-Estt.(PR) Dated : 24.03.2009

nnnnn Change in mode of dispatch of Advice ofTransfer (AT) in case of transfer of accounts.

The undersigned is directed to say that from

some time past, fraud cases relating to opening of

accounts by use of bogus Advice of Transfers (AT) and

then misappropriation of money are being reported. To

control such type of frauds, it has been decided that from

16.3.2009, the transferring Head Post offices will dispatch

Advice of Transfer (AT) by Service Insured Post for Rs.

100/- duly sealed instead of Service Registered Post.

The AT received by other than Insured Post after this date,

should be returned to the Transferring HPO by Transferee

HPO for sending the same by Insured Post and account

should not be opened.

2. This may kindly be brought to the notice of all

post offices and strict compliance of the aforesaid order

may be ensured.

3. This issued with the approval of DDG(FS)

(DG(P) No. 113-01/2009-SB Dated: 4-03-2009)

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

nnnnn Providing Acrylic Paints on the External wallsof Assets/ Buildings.

DG (Works), CPWD has issued circular vide No.

54/S&S Unit/Finishing/06 dated 19-01-2005. As per

circular acrylic paint has been allowed on the external

walls of the building. Accordingly it has now been decided


to switchover to the acrylic paint on external walls of Post

Office Buildings & Staff Quarters. Following steps should

be taken to ensure proper execution of the work.

1. The acrylic paints manufactured by reputed paint

manufacturing company shall only be used. A list of

specific makes brands of acrylic paint may be got

approved from Zonal CEs (Civil) and same should be

indicated in the tender documents.

2. The surface preparation before applying the

paint shall be required to be done as per manufacturer's

specifications. It should be ensured that before works

are taken up, necessary repairs to plaster, chajjas etc.

have been done and seepage, if any, has been arrested.

3. Since the financial implication of providing acrylic

paint at the initial stage is higher than that of providing

white washing or cement paint, the work shall be done in

phases, keeping in view the availability of funds.

4. Necessary provision for obtaining suitable

performance guarantee for the lifecycle of the product

against fading and/or peeling of the paint should be kept

in the contract.

5. To alleviate spurious quality paint, a special

condition should be inserted in the tender document that

all purchases of paint shall be made directly from the

manufactures or their authorized dealers. The delivery

challan shall be issued by the manufacturer's stock-yard

directly with full description of the work for which the

purchase is being made. This condition shall apply for

all purchases for 100 liters or more in a work.

This issue with the approval of Secretary (Posts),

New Delhi.

(DG(P) No. PPND/SW-II/W/135/2006/384 Dated: 19-06-

2008)

nnnnn Regarding payment of SB allowance to SPM ofSingle Handed SOs

Since long, the matter regarding payment of SB

allowance to SPM of Single Handed SOs has beenfiguring in meetings with union representatives at variouslevels. Directorate in its communication No. 113-8-SBdated 9-01-2009, quoting its earlier letter No. 55-2/90-SBdated 4-05-1990 has now informed that SPMs of Single

Handed SOs are only PAs but have been designated asSPMs and, therefore covered under para 1(iii)(a) of orderNo.2-3/86-SB dated 27-04-1989 (substituted videDirectorate letter No. 2-3/86-SB dated 12-09-1989). Thisclarification still holds good.

In other words, if by calculation of workload of

single handed post office SB work alone is more than 4hours (i.e. at least 0.5 of the work hours justifying sanctionof Postal Assisstant) the S.B. Allowance will be payable,subject to fulfillment of conditions laid down in Directorateletter No. 2-3/86-SB dated 27.04.1989.(Chief PMG, Maharashtra letter No. Estt/7-1/II/Allowance

Dated: 03-02-2009)

nnnnn Training on computer Operations to Non

Matriculate Group 'D' Employees.Kindly refer para 3 of DDG (Estt.) memo No. 1-

20/2008-PCC dated 27.03.2009 on which is reproduced

below:

"The issue was referred to Ministry of Finance

for fixation of pay scales of these employees of the

Department of Posts before completion of the training

and that Ministry has concurred in the proposal subject to

the conditions that necessary computer training may be

provided to enhance their skill. Action may be initiated by

Heads of Circles to complete the required training on

computer operations in consultation with the Training

division of the Directorate. Training division of the

Directorate will take necessary action to get the module

developed to train all such Non-matriculate employees

in basic data entry and circulate to all Circles ."

2. The module for the multi skilled employees in

computer training is enclosed. The module is in two parts:

(a) Be able to make data entry in MS Word and MS

excel,

(b) Booking articles on Point of Sale in Meghdoot

Millennium.

The total duration of the training is of two hours for 6 days.

The programmer is mainly hands on experience of

performing basic functions on computers on computers.

3. Imparting Training:

(a) Training on data entry be imparted at local level

at divisional centers/computerized post offices or it

required at institutes, which provide such training.

Preference to institutes involved in literacy Mission of State/

Central Government may be given where charges are

reasonable.

(b) Training on "Point of Sale" in Meghdot Millennium

may be given by System Administrator/Computer knowing

SPM/PA in the local/ nearby computerized post office.

(c) In case WCTC are used for such training, please

ensure that the Project training is not hold up.4. The expenditure for the training will be met from

Non Plan funds under 'PS' for payment to professional

agency, if outside Institute is engaged and 'TE' forTraveling. Kindly work out the tentative expenditure for

this training and requirement of funds may be projectedto Budget Section in the respective Non Plan heads.

5. A certificate in respect of completion ofprescribed training may be issued by the divisional head

and entry recorded in the Service Book of each employee.

6. The training is to be completed by 30th April,2009. A completion report in this regard be sent to this

office by e mail which will include the total number of

employees.

Training Module for Basic computer Training for non-matriculate Group 'D' employees

Programme Title : Training programme for

Group 'D' non-matriculate employees

Overall Objective: 1. Trainees be able to make Data

entry in MS Word and MS Excel.

2. Trainees by able to book articles

on Point of Sale, Meghdoot

Millennium


Time Frame: Two hours for six days

(Recommended)

Venue: Divisional level training centers/

Computerized Post offices/ Institute

involved in literacy mission of state/

Central Government.

Methodology: Mainly hands on experiences on

computers, simple description on

computer hardware, software. Data

entry and article booking exercise.

Please note 25 articles are proposed based on time

allowed for registered articles i.e. 2 minutes per article.

Keeping in view that this training is for Group 'D' who

are non-matriculates, the output has been slightly

reduced.

(DG(P) No. 1-55/2009-Trg Dated : 6-4-2009)

public administration require that all entries (whether poor, fair,

average, good or V. good) in the annual confidential report of

public servant, whether in civil, judicial, police or any other State

service (except Military) must be communicated to him within a

reasonable period so that he can make a representation for its

upgradation. This rule prevails even if there may be no rules/G.O.

prohibiting it, because principles of non-arbitrariness in State

action as envisaged by Article 14 of the constitution requires

such communication. Article 14 overrides all rules of Government

orders.

8. When an entry is communicated to a public servant, he

should have a right to make a representation to the authorities

concerned who must decide the representation in a fair manner

and within a reasonable period. The representation must be

decided by an authority higher than the one who gave that entry,

otherwise likelihood is that, the representation would be

summarily rejected without adequate consideration. All this would

be summarily rejected without adequate consideration. All this

would be conducive to fairness and transparency in public

administration and would result in fairness to public servant. The

State must be a model employer and must act fairly towards its

employees. Only then a good governance is possible. These

directions do not apply to Military Officers because their position

is different. These direction, however, apply to employees of

statutory authorities, Public Sector Corporation and other

instrumentalities of the State (in addition to Government servants).

9. Non-communication of entries ACRs of a public servant,

whether he is in Civil, Judicial, Police or any other service (other

than Military) has civil consequences because it may affect his

chances of promotion or get other benefits. Such non-

communication would be arbitrary and therefore violative of

Article 14 of the Constitution".

In view of the above, the judgments of the High Court

was set aside. In the meantime as the Appellant, had retired, he

may be conveyed the "Good" entry in CR 93-94 for his

representation and it upgradation. If his representation is allowed

and the entry is upgraded as "V. Good" he may be given promotion

retrospectively if selected by DPC. His arrears to be paid due to

this promotion may be paid with 8% interest per annum.

Appeal is allowed as above.

{Dev Dutt v. Union of India and other, 2/2009, Swamysnews74, 2008 2) SCC (L&S), 771 date of judgment 12.5.2008)

Courtesy : Swamysnews February 2009

(Contd. from page 33)


HEADWISE DETAILS OF INCOME

W.E.F 01.10.2008 TO 31.03.2009

Quota 508284.00

Bhartiya Post Receipts 198992.00

Confederation 1860.00

Quota to NFPE 88007.00

Donations 472609.00

Publication sale 12715.00

Sale of old Newspaper 168.00

Refund of Loan from Ex- Financial Secretary 5000.00

Tarapada Bhawan Receipts 170.00

1287805.00

HEADWISE DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE

W.E.F. 01.10.2008 TO 31.03.2009

1 Loss of Pay to General Secretary 151174.00

2 H. Q. Allowance to General Secretary 15000.00

3 Bonus & Arrears to General Secretary 8882.00

4 Loss of Pay to Dy. General Secretary 53608.00

5 Bonus Arrears to Deputy General Secretary 2220.00

6 H. Q. Allowance to Dy. G. S. 5000.00

7 Pay Commission Arrears to

Ex G. S, Com. R. N. Chaudhary 37615.00

8 Bonus Arrears to Ex- G. S,

Com. R. N. Chaudhary 1151.00

9 Pay Commission arrears &

Bonus arrearsto EX-Dy. G.S & Sundaramoorthy 4000.00

10 TA/DA to Office Bearers

General Secretary 57964.00

Deputy General Secreatary 11605.00

Officer Bearers 17600.00 87169.00

11 Pay & Allowances to Staff

Office Assistant 55767.00

Office Attendant 51662.00

Peon 48738.00

Sweeper 2350.00 158517.00

12 All India Conference 226718.00

13 Cost of Bhartiya Post 176252.00

14 Office Maintenance 10404.00

15 Office Requirements 13379.00

16 Telephone Bills 12091.00

17 Mobile Phone Bills 14740.00


Deputy General Secretary 650.00

Office Staff 2861.00

18 Laptop Data Card 1319.32

19 Electricity/Water Charges 8302.00

20 Conveyance Charges


Deputy General Secretary 680.00

Financial Secretary 16000.00

Asstt. Financial Secretary 3000.00

Staff 1889.00 43779.00

21 Postage Charges 63844.00

22 Stationaries 3897.00

23 Sumptuaries 11410.25

24 Photostat 18968.00

25 Newspapers 1590.00

26 M. R. Claim to General Secretary 7898.30

27 Legal Court Expenses 50000.00

28 Gifts 4406.00

29 Agitational Programmes 3038.00

30 Computer Repairs & Accessories 11212.00

31 Ticket Cancellation Charges 2120.00

32 TA/DA for Strike Tour 4420.00

33 Tarapada Bhawan Maintenance 15834.00

34 Quota transfer to NFPE 17316.00

35 Bank Charges 686.00

36 Social Security Contributions to Staff 4500.00

37 Cost of Reference Books 1133.00

38 Audit fee 1000.00

39 Cost of Mobile Phones 12800.00

40 Transfer to Confederation 1000.00

1268392.87

Rs. Twelve Lakhs Sixty Eight Thousand Three Hundred

Ninty Two and paisa Eighty Seven only

CONSOLIDATED INCOME & EXPENDITURE

W.E.F. 01.10.2008 TO 31.03.2008

Balance on 01.10.2009 = 4355766.78

RECEIPTS

OCT - 08 269563.00

NOV - 08 533938.00

DEC - 08 243137.00

JAN - 09 94593.00

FEB - 09 95152.00

MAR - 09 51422.00

1287805.00 1287805.00

5643571.78

Interest on SB & FD Accounts 622176.29

6265748.07

LESS EXPENDITURE

OCT - 08 208894.54

NOV- 08 154725.76

AIC 226718.00

DEC - 08 247526.26

JAN - 09 171637.06

FEB - 09 147740.25

MAR-09 111151.00

1268392.87 1268392.87

4997355.20

BALANCE AS ON 31.03.2009

Details of Balance as on 31.03.2009

FD A/c Syndicate Bank 4000000.00

Syndicate Bank SB A/c No. 90742010070474 981380.60

Cash in Hand = 15974.60

4997355.20

Forty Nine Lakhs Ninety Seven Thousand Three Hundred

Fifty Five & Paisa Twenty Only

Sd/- Sd/-

Financial Secretary General Secretary


CASE LAW - AN IMPORTANT SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT ONAPPLICATION OF BENCH MARKS ON PROMOTION

1. When an entry in the confidential report of a

Government servant is going to affect his further career

prospects, it should be communicated to the employeeeven if it is not an adverse remark.

2. All gradings in the confidential reports are to

be communicated to adhere to the principles of natural

justice within a reasonable period after CRs are finalized

Facts: The Appellant joined Border Road Engineering Services

as Group 'A' Officer. The Border Road Group 'A'. Services Rules

governs the service. He was promoted as Executive Engineer

on 22.2.1988. He is eligible for further promotion as

Superintendent Engineer after five years of service as Executive

Engineer from 21.2.1993. But he was overlooked for promotion

and his juniors were promoted as Superintendent Engineer on

the ground he obtained only 'Good" grading in CR for the year

1993-94. For promotion as Superintendent Engineer, he should

have got the grading of "Very Good" which is the benchmark in

terms of the OM, dated 10.4.1989 and hence he was overlooked.

The grading of good was also not communicated to him. Hence

he filed a writ petition in Gauhati High Court which by its Order,

dated 26.11.2001 in W.P. No.447 of 2001 dismissed his application.

Hence the present appeal lies before the Supreme Court.

The legal issue involved in this case was whether

"good" entry n the ACR which adversely affected the Appellant's

promotion ought to have been communicated to him so as to

afford him an opportunity of making representation against it.

Communication of Government of India, dated 10/11.9.1987

provides for communication of only adverse entries in the

confidential report is to be communicated.

The Appellant argued that non-communication of

grading "Good" affected him against which he could have

represented. That non-communication violated the principles of

natural justice.

The Respondent submitted that only adverse entries

are to be communicated as per standing instructions. As 'Good'

is not an adverse entry, it need not be communicated. To state

so, the Respondents relied on the case of Vijay Kumar v. State of

Maharashtra [1988 SCC (L&S) 42] to state only non-communicated

adverse entries only cannot form the foundation to deny

promotion. In the case of State of Gujarat v. Suryakant Chunilal

Shah [1999 SCC (L&S) 317], it was held that adverse entries

only are to be communicated to improve his performance and to

represent against it. Other entries not adverse need not be

communicated.

The views of the Respondent was not agreed to by

the Apex Court and in its opinion all entries from bad to outstanding

are to be communicated. An opportunity need to be given to

represent if any of the entries are detrimental to his progress.

In view of the above, the observation of the Apex

Court are noted as below: -

Held: "1. In this situation, the "good" entry is in fact adverse

entry because it eliminates the candidate from being considered

for promotion. Nomenclature is not relevant; it is the effect which

the entry is having which determines whether it is an adverse or

not. It is thus the rigours of the entry which is important, not the

phraseology. Grant of "Good" entry is of no satisfaction to an

incumbent if it in fact makes him in eligible for promotion or has an

adverse effect on his chances. "Good" entry should have been

communicated to the Appellant so as to enable him to make a

representation praying that the said entry for the year 1993-94

should be upgraded from "good" to "Very Good". After considering

such a representation, It was open to the authority concerned to

reject the representation and confirm the "good" entry (though in

a fair manner), but at least an opportunity of making such a

representation should have been given to the Appellant and that

would only have been possible had the Appellant been

communicated "good' entry. Non-communication of 'good" entry

was arbitrary and hence illegal.

2. Every entry (not merely a poor or adverse entry)

relating to an employee under the state or an instrumentality of

the state, whether in Civil, Judicial, Police or other service (except

the Military) must be communicated to him within a reasonable

period and it makes no difference whether there is a benchmark

or not. Even if there is no benchmark, non-communication of an

entry may adversely affect the employees' chances of promotion

(or getting some other benefits) because when comparative

merit is being considered for promotion (or getting some other

benefits) a person having a 'Good' or 'Average' or 'Fair' entry,

certainly has a less chances of being selected than a person

having "Very Good" or "outstanding' entry. In most of the services,

gradation of entries usually is, (i) Outstanding (ii) Very Good, (iii)

Good, (iv) Average, (V) Fair and (Vi) Poor. A person getting any

of the entries at Serial Nos. (ii) to (Vi) should be communicated

such entries so that he has an opportunity of making a

representation praying for its upgradation, and such a

representation must be decided fairly and within a reasonable

period by the authority concerned. If it is to be held that only

'poor' entry is to be communicated, consequences would be that

persons getting "Fair, Average, good or Very Good" entries would

not be able to represent for it upgradations and this may

subsequently adversely affect their chances of promotion (or

get some other benefits). If Office memorandum, dated 10/

11.9.1987 is interpreted to mean that only adverse entries (i.e.

'poor' entry) need to be communicated and not "fair, average or

good" entries, it would become arbitrary (and hence illegal) since

it may adversely affect the incumbent's chances of promotion or

get some other benefit.

3. Every entry in the ACR of a public servant mush be

communicated to him within a reasonable period, whether it is a

"poor", "Fair", " Average", "Good" or "V.Good" entry. This is

because non-communication of such an entry may adversely

affect the employee in two ways: (i) Had the entry been

communicated to him, he would know about the assessment of

his work and conduct by his superiors which would enable him

to improve his work in future; (ii) he would have an opportunity

of making a representation against the entry ihhe feels it is


unjustified and pray for its upgradation. Hence non-communication

of an entry is arbitrary. It is only when there is a bench mark, but

in all cases that an entry (whether it is "Poor, Fair, Average,

Good or V.Good") must be communicated to a public servant,

otherwise there is violation of principles of fairness, which is

the soul of natural justice. Even an outstanding entry should be

communicated since that would boost the morale of the employee

and make his work harder.

4. Communication of entries and giving opportunity to

represent against them is particularly important on higher posts

which are in a pyramidical structure where often principles of

elimination is followed in selection for promotion, and even a

single entry can destroy career of an officer which has otherwise

been outstanding throughout. This often results grave injustice

and heart-burning, and may shatter the morale of many good

officers who are superseded due to this arbitrariness, while

officers of inferior merit may be promoted. In the present case,

action of the Respondents not communicating "Good" entry for

the year 1993-94 to the Appellant is arbitrary and violative of

natural justice because in substance 'Good' entry operated as

an adverse entry.

5. Rules of natural justice are not codified nor are they

unwarying in all situations, rather they are flexible. They may,

however, be summarized in one word: Fairness. What they

require is fairness by authority concerned. What is fair would

depend on situation and context. Rules of natural justice are

flexible. The question to be asked in every case to determine

whether the rules of natural justice have been violated is, have

the authorities acted fairly?

6. Originally, there were said to be only two principles of

natural justice (i) Rule against bias and (ii) right to be heard (audi

alteram partem). However, subsequently, some more rules came

to be added namely, requirement to give reasons. Natural justice

has also been held to be part of Article 14 of the Constitution.

Natural Justice is not a stagnating but an expanding concept. It is

open to Court to develop new principles of natural justice in

appropriate cases.

7. In the present case a new principle of natural justice is

being developed by holding that fairness and transparency in

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pfy, ge vkSj vf/kd lnL; cukdj vius laxBudks vkSj etcwr cukrs gSaA Mkd rrh; tks ,u-,Q-ih-bZ- lsekU;rk izkIr gS viuh c<+h gqbZ lnL;rk ds lkFk [kM+k gksldsA

gk¡] ;g lEHko gS izR;sd ml lnL; rd igqaps tksu, lfEefyr gq, gSA vius Lof.kZe bfrgkl ds ckjs esackr djsa vkSj crk,a dh LVkQ leL;kvksa ij dksbZ le>kSrkugha gksxkA gekjs iqjkus lkfFk;ksa ds ikl tk,sa tks igysfdlh dkj.ko'k gels vyx gks x, Fks] mUgsa okil yk,amuds csgrj Hkfo"; ds fy,A pfy, ge viuh rkdrc<+krs gSa vkSj vius la?k"kZ ds iFk ij vxzlj gksrs gSaAvxj izR;sd lnL; dks blh izdkj ls ljkgk tk, rks ;gfuf'pr :i ls gj ,d dk;Z laHko gSA

laxfBr jfg,] laxfBr jfg,vkSj laxfBr jfg,

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ds lnL; gkus ij xkSjkfUor jfg,A

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v Federal Secretariat of NFPE has met on25th May 2009 in the Office of the AIPEU Group 'C' at

Dada Ghosh Bhawan under the chairmanship ofComrade Ishwar Singh Dabas Deputy Secretary

General NFPE. The Secretariat reviewed theundergoing process of fresh re-verification and decided

to make an effort to at least increase the membershipof all NFPE Unions by 10 to 15%. The Secretariat

also decided to depute office bearers of NFPE andthe General Secretaries of Affiliated Unions to

whichever circle that feels the need to organize anymeetings in connection with the Membership

Campaign. The Secretariat also decided that there shallbe no denial of membership to any employee due to

intra-union rivalry etc at any place and to view thecomplaints in this regard very seriously by the

respective All India Union.

v UNI Apro (Union Network International - AsiaPacific Regional Organisation) has extended invitation

to NFPE to depute a representative to the four daysInternational Seminars on Posts and Logistics to be

held in Bangkok (Thailand) from 8th June to 11th June2009. The international Seminars to be participated

by leaders of Trade Unions belonging to major PostalPlayers in the Asia Pacific Region would be highlyeducative and interactive. The Federal Secretariat

considered the invitation and decided to deputeComrade K. V. Sridharan, General Secretary AIPEU

Group 'C' as the representative of NFPE to theInternational Seminar.

v UNI Apro is organizing the Posts & Logistics

Conference of its member organizations in the AsiaPacific Region in Jakarta (Indonesia) from 25th July to

29th July 2009 and has extended the invitation to theSecretary General NFPE to participate in the

Conference. The membership of NFPE in the UNI Aprois under process and the Application for membership

is being sent to the UNI in the proforma sent to us bythe UNI. The Federal Secretariat has decided to remit

membership to the extent of 35000 and increase it toour full level in due course.

v TUI (Trade Union International) is holding itsInternational Conference of all Government Sector and

Financial Sector organisations of PSUs in Bracilia,Capital City of Brazil (South America) from 28th to

29th June 2009. The confederation of CG Employeesis a member affiliate of TUI and is offered two delegates

to attend the above Conference. The Confederationdelegation will consist of Comrades K. K. N. Kutty

(Secretary General) and K. Ragavendran (SecretaryGeneral NFPE). The Federal Secretariat of NFPE has

NOTES OF THE MONTHdecided to accept the invitation and depute theSecretary General to the above International

Conference.

v Delhi GPO Biennial Conference was held on

17.04.09 under the presidentship of Com. BalwanSingh. General Secretary attended the Conference and

inaugurated. The other prominent speakers were Com.Balwinder Singh, Financial Secretary and Com. Aishwir

Singh, Circle Secretary. Com. Balwan Singh, Com.S.K. Vashishtha, Com. Pancham Singh were

unanimously elected as Divisional President, Secretary& Financial Secretary respectively. The CHQ

congratulates the newly elected office bearers.

v The CHQ convened all Divisional Secretary's

meeting of Haryana Circle at CHQ on 14.04.2009. Allattended and decided to hold the Circle Conference at

Hissar on 09.05.09. Com. Subhash Sharma, Ex-CircleSecretary contributed more for the successful meeting

of unifying all the forces of Haryana Circle.

v General Secretary & Financial Secretary

attended the All Secretaries meeting of Punjab Circleat Ludhiana on 26.04.09. Very purposeful meeting. It

was decided to hold the Circle conference of PunjabCircle on 24.05.09 at Amritsar. A real unity was emerged

for the benefits of Punjab Circle.

v The Circle Council of Delhi Circle was held on

28.04.09 at New Delhi GPO. General Secretaryattended the Circle council and had an interaction with

all divisional Secretaries. The main focus was given inthe Circle council for enrolling more membership in

the current verification.

v As decided earlier, the Circle conference of

Haryana Circle was conducted at Hissar on 09.05.09and the office bearers were elected unanimously. Com.

Balwinder Singh, Financial Secretary, CHQ and Com.Subhash Sharma, Ex-Treasurer CHQ and Ex- Circle

Secretary Haryana Circle assisted the GeneralSecretary for the smooth conduct of the conference.

The list of office bearers elected unanimously is printedinside this journal. The CHQ congratulates the newly

elected office bearers.

v Divisional/Branch Secretaries meeting of

Tamilnadu Circle was organized by the Circle Union,Tamilnadu Circle on 11.05.09 at Chennai com. K.

Ragavendran, Secretary General NFPE and Com. K.V. Sridharan, General Secretary attended the special

meeting and discussed about the problems confrontingthe Group 'C' comrades. Com. J. Ramamoorthy, Circle

Secretary deserves all appreciations for organizingsuch a good meeting for interaction with the leadership

of NFPE/CHQ directly to the grass root level leaders.


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