HAPPY MAHARASHTRA DAY 1 MAY 2015

MAKE INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 6TH MAY-2015 A HISTORIC SUCCESS

The Government of India and Department of Posts is not serious to settle the genuine demands of Postal employees. The common demands of D. A. merger, Interim relief, inclusion of GDS in 7th C.P.C. alongwith other demands have been rejected by the Government of India. The way through which Pay Commission seems to be working is not going to submit its report in the due period and no more benefit is expected to come in the wake of economic policies being pursued by Modi Government.

The genuine and justified demands of all sections of Postal , RMS and GDS employees are lying pending since long and Postal Board does not seem to be serious about the settlement of the same which are creating more difficulties to the employees.

The Postal JCA had submitted a 39 Points Charter of Demands on 1st September, 2014 conveying the grievances of all sections but the Department did not pay any attention to this. Being aggrieved the Postal Joint Council of Action of NFPE, FNPO and GDS unions decided unanimously to start agitational programmes in a phased manner culminating in to an indefinite strike from 6th May, 2015 and served notice to the Department. After receiving notice Department of Posts has convened a meeting on 5th February, 2015. In the mean time Task Force Committee headed by TSR Subramaian constituted as per direction of Prime Minister has submitted its report which has categorically mentioned to divide Department of Post in six holding Companies/Corporations to pave the way for privatization, which is a very disastrous move to destroy this department just like BSNL. The Task Force Committee has also recommended amendment of Indian Post Office Act 1898 to give legality and licenses to Couriers Companies.

After studying Task Force Committee Report PJCA met again and decided to resist the retrograde recommendations of Task Force Committee and further submitted revised Charter of Demands mentioning “No Corporatization and No Privatization in Postal Services” as item no. 1 and previous items as serial No. 2 to 40. Revised 40 points Charter of Demands has been submitted to the Department and discussion will take place between Postal Board and PJCA leaders on 5th Feb 2015. If the Department does not agree to stop such type of move the PJCA will intensify the agitational programmes with full strength.

Now we are facing a very crucial and critical situation. In the wake of economic policies of Central Government entire Central Government employees including Postal employees are facing serious threat for their survival. The question before us is –Are we able to protect our department and our jobs? or Are we going to surrender? The answer is no. We are not going to surrender before these attacks. We will continue to fight against these policies as we have fought earlier on so many occasions

The 145 days strike by Postmen of Pune in 1880, 120 days strike by Postmen of Mumbai in 1920, 25 days historic strike in 1946, 5 days strike in 1960, 1 day strike in 1968 for minimum wages , Bonus Strike of 1974, 1 day strike on 19th September, 1984 for emancipation of GDS (ED) employees, 1993 five days strike,1996 – 4 days strike 1998, 7 days strike 2000 Dec-14 days strike , one day strike on 12.12.12 and two days strike on 12th & 13th February, 2013 are our rich heritage which shows that we have always fought with full enthusiasm and courage and defeated the retrograde and anti working class policies of the Government of India.
So Comrades, NFPE along with PJCA appeals to all of you to intensify the campaign. Form JCA at all levels and popularize the demands among all sections of Postal Employees and get ready for another battle to be launched from 6th May-2015 to save the Postal Department and to save our jobs and defeat the retrograde policies of Central Government and disastrous recommendations of Task Force Committee.

If we fight unitedly. We will win certainly.

This a “Do or Die Battle” for all of us.

NOTE: FOR PERSONAL ATTENTION OF ALL GENERAL SECRETARIES / CIRCLE SECRETARIES / DIVISIONAL AND BRANCH SECRETARIES OF ALL NFPE AFFILIATED UNIONS.           
 As the date of obtaining applications from applicants all India Unions has been extended up 30^th April 2015 by the Department of Posts . It has come to our notice that some external disruptive forces who do not believe in democratic process and in principles of Trade Union Movement want to create some obstacles in membership verification process.
             Therefore all of you are advised to get the modification/change/new enrollment of new entrants   and non-members done on existing letter of authorization up to 30^th April, 2015.

सर्व शाखा सचिव/विभागीय सचिव यांना सूचित करण्यात येत आहे की सीएचक्यू सल्ल्या प्रमाणे  आपणांस अशी सूचना देण्यात येत आहेत की सर्वानी दर वर्षा प्रमाणे याही वर्षी यूनियनचे नविन सभासद करून घेऊन त्यांचे अर्ज  ३०-०४-२०१५ पर्यन्त डिविजनला सादर करावयाचे आहेत. तरी आपण सर्वानी नविन सभासद करून घेऊन त्यांचे अर्ज वेळेत सादर करावेत.

HAPPY DR BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR JAYANTI 2015

Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2015 - Department's Order.

DA ORDERS RELEASED BY MoF

Strike notice dated 06.04.2015 by PJCA – Submission of revised charter of demands

POSTAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES
FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANISATIONS
ALL INDIA POSTAL EMPLOYEES UNION, GDS (NFPE)
NATIONAL UNION GDS

No. PF/ JCA/12/2015

Dated: 8th April, 2015

To

The Secretary,
Department of Posts,
Dak Bhawan
New Delhi 110001

Sub: Strike notice dated 06.04.2015 by PJCA – Submission of revised charter of demands- reg.

Ref : DG Posts letter F No o8/07/2014- SR dated 12th February 2015

Madam,

The PJCA had reviewed the progress on the reply given by the department on the items of Strike Charter of Demands in the meeting held on 5.2.2015 in Dak Bhawan, New Delhi. Even though the progress is not satisfactory, the reply on some of the items in the earlier Charter of demands is accepted. PJCA has recorded disagreement on the remaining items and hence we are submitting herewith the revised charter of demands containing 26 demands which is enclosed herewith.

DA: Revised Charter of Demands

Yours faithfully,

(D.THEAGARAJAN)

Secretary General FNPO

(R.N. PARASHAR)
Secretary General NFPE

REVISED CHARTER OF DEMANDS

1. No Corporatization and privatization in Postal Services.

2. Inclusion of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) in the terms of reference of Seventh Central Pay Commission. Grant of Civil Servant status to GDS and grant of all benefits of departmental employees on pro-rata basis without any discrimination.

3. Regularise the services of Casual, Parttime, Contingent Employees and Remove the cut off date

4. Grant of merger of 100% DA with pay with effect from 01.01.2014 for all purposes, including GDS.

5. Grant of 25% pay as Interim Relief (IR) with effect from 01.01.2014 to all employees including GDS.

6. Scrap the New Pension Scheme (NPS) and include all employees recruited on or after 01.01.2004 under the old statutory pension scheme.

7. Remove 5% condition for compassionate appointment and grant appointment in all deserving cases as in the case of Railways. Remove the minimum 50 points condition for GDS compassionate appointment.

8. Fill up all vacant posts in all cadres including drivers Artisans , Assistant Managers, Managers and Senior Managers in MMS & GDS.
(a) By direct recruitment
(b) By holding DPC and granting promotions
(c) By conducting departmental promotional examination.
(d) Replace all condemned vehicles in MMS

9. Implement cadre restructuring in Postal, RMS, MMS and Postal Accounts as per the proposal signed with the JCM (DC) staff side.

10 . Settle issues relating to Postmaster Cadre officials.

(a) Allow to write IP and PS Group ‘B’ examinations
(b) Relaxation in service conditions for promotion from one grade to another, at par with general line promotions to identical posts.
(c) Filling up of all PS Group ‘B’, PM Grade III and Grade II posts by eligible officials and till that time adhoc-promotion may be granted.
(d) Other related issues such as filling up of 100% senior Postmaster/Chief Postmaster posts earmarked for PM cadre by PM cadre officials alone and maintainance of Circle Gradation list etc.

11. Reimburse full mileage allowance to System Administrators and fix duty hours and responsibilities of System Administrators. Create separate cadre for System Administrators.

12. Grant of Cash handling allowance to Treasurers in Post offices at par with cashiers in RMS & Administrative offices.

13. Counting of Special allowance granted to PO & RMS Accountants for pay fixation on promotions as the promotional post involves higher responsibilities.

14. Settle all issues related to IT Moderinisation Project – computerization, Core Banking Solution, Core Insurance Solution etc.

(a) Replace out dated computers and peripherals with new ones.
(b) Increase network capabilities and Bandwidth.
(c) Set right the Users credential problems in leave arrangements etc.
(d) Stop hasty “Go live” of CBS, CIS till cleansing of data pucca.
(e) Provide all assistance and stop harassment in the Implementation of CBS & CIS
(f) Grant enhanced financial powers to Head Postmasters

15. Prompt and regular holding of JCM, Departmental Council meeting, Periodical meeting with Secretary Department of Posts, Sports Board meeting and Welfare Board meeting. Ensure representation of recognised Federations in Sports Board and Welfare Board by calling for nominations.

16. Ensure full protection of existing allowance (TRCA) of GDS employees and introduce Medical Reimbursement Scheme to GDS. Existing monthly emoluments (TRCA) drawn by the GDS should not be reduced under any circumstances. Revision of cash handling norms.

17. (a) All Circle offices/Regional offices/DPLI office, Kolkata must be allowed to function as Circle Processing Centres (CPCs) while implementing Core Insurance Solutions (CIS) through McCamish for steady growth of PLI/RPLI Business
(b) Stop diversion of 615 posts (576 posts of PAs from C.O.s and 39 posts of PAs from APS PLI CELL) ordered vide Department of Posts, Establishment Division No. 43-47/2013-PE-II dated the 9th June, 2014.
(c) Stop harassment and victimization of staff of Circle Administrative offices in the name of decentralization of PLI/RPLI.

18. Allot sufficient funds to circles for carrying out constructions, Repairs and Maintenance of Departmental buildings/Postal Staff quarters and RMS Rest houses.

19. Make substitute arrangement in all vacant Postmen/ Mail Guard and MTS Posts. Wherever GDS are not available, outsiders should be allowed to work as substitutes.

20. Modify the orders dated 22/5/1979 regarding existing time factor given for delivery of articles taking in to account the actual time required for door to door delivery.

21. Open L1 offices as recommended by CPMG AP Circle eg: Guntakal RMS .

22. Powers for writing APARs of SBCO staff may be delegated to AO (SBCO) instead of Divisional heads and stop imposing the work of SB Branch on SBCO.

23. Prompt supply of good quality uniform and kit items and change of old specification.

24. Stop vindictive actions of GM (Finance) Postal Accounts Chennai. More than hundred Postal Accounts employees are charge sheeted. GM (Finance) even refused to heed the instructions of DDG (PAF).

25. Review of marks of JAO (P) Part-II examination held in December 2012 in r/o SC/ST candidates. As the exam was conducted on the basis of old Recruitment Rules i.e JAO and the said posts are Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) review may be held.

26. Revise the Postmen /MailGuards /MTS Recruitment Rules. Stop open market recruitment. Restore Seniority quota promotion

LTC Claims – Need for observing prescribed procedures

LTC Claims – Need for observing prescribed procedures
LTC Claims – Need for observing prescribed procedures

G.I., Dept. of Pers. & Trg., O.M.F.No.31011/3/2015-Estt (A-IV), dated 01.04.2015

Subject:- LTC Claims – Need for observing prescribed procedures

This Department receives a large number of recommendations for relaxation of some or the other provision of the Central Civil Services (Leave Travel Concession) Rules, 1988, (hereinafter referred to as LTC Rules), in individual cases. It is seen that, in most cases the situation arises are due care had not been exercised by the Government servant and/or the administrative authority in claiming LTC or in examination.

2.The references mainly relate to:
a) Late submission of claims;

b) Booking of air tickets through an agency not authorized by the Government for this purpose;
c)Travel by private vehicles; and
d)Claims for wrong block of years.
3.In this connection it may please be noted that the primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with the rules is that of the Government servant. The of-repeated plea of ignorance of rules cannot be a valid ground for relaxation of rules. At the same time it has also been noticed that the administrative authorities have also shown laxity and due diligence on their part could have prevented such situations from arising.

4.Late Submission of Claim

4.1 In terms of Rules 14 and 15(vi) of LTC Rules, the time limit for submission of LTC claim is :

i) Within three months of completion of return journey, if no advance is drawn;
ii) Within one month of completion of return journey, if advance is drawn.

Powers have been delegated, as under, to the Ministries/Departments to relax these limits with the concurrence of the Financial Advisor.

a) Upto 6 months, if no advance is drawn;
b) Upto 3 months if advance is drawn, provided the Government servant refunds the entire amount of advance (not merely the unutilized portion) within 45 days of completion of return journey.

4.2 As per Rule 12(a) of the “Compendium of Rules on Advances to Government Servants”, it is the responsibility of the Head of Office to effect recovery of advances and also to see that the conditions attached to each advance are fulfilled. The Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) is required to keep a watch on the advances and furnish monthly statements to the AP&AO. In addition, the DDO is also required to adjust all outstanding short term advances at the close of financial year.

5.Booking of air tickets through agents other than Government approved agents

5.1 Government servants travelling by air under LTC are required to book their tickets either directly from the airline or through the approved agencies viz: M/s Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd/ M/s Ashok Tours & Travels Ltd/IRCTC. Booking through any other agency is not permissible.

6. Travel by private vehicles.

6.1 As per LTC rules, a Government servant may travel only by vehicles operated by Central/State Government or local bodies or by any corporation in the public sector owned/controlled by Central/State Government. Journey on LTC by taxi, auto-rickshaw etc, are permissible only between places not connected by rail. This is further subject to the condition that these modes operate on a regular basis from point to point with the specific approval of the State Governments/transport authorities concerned and are authorized to ply as public carriers.

7. Claims for wrong block of years

7.1 Whenever a Government servant applies for LTC advance, the administrative authority is required to verify from the service book and certify the entitlement of the Government servant. Cases of the type mentioned in para 2(d) would not arise, if this is properly done.

8. LTC Rules also provide that a government servant who has been granted LTC Advance is required to submit copies of the tickets within 10 days of drawal of advance. The administrative authority can at this stage itself check the date of commencement of journey; whether ticket has been booked direct from airline or through approved agency etc. Any discrepancy can be brought to the notice of the government servant so that he can take remedial action, if needed.

9. Even in cases where advance is not drawn, the Government servant is required to give prior intimation of his intention to avail LTC. The administrative authority can check the details indicated especially w.r.t entitlement. A watch can also be kept to ensure timely submission of claims.

10. All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents to this O.M. to the notice of all concerned. It may also be noted that requests for relaxation of rules shall be considered by this Department only if it is established that the deviation is due to reasons beyond the control of the Government servant and there has been no laxity on the part of the administrative authorities concerned.

Ref: - P/1-1/AIC                                                                                            Date: 27.03.2015

NOTICE

Notice under Article 25 of the Constitution of All India Postal Employees Union Group 'C' read with Article 20(a) and 22 ibid is hereby given that 30^th All India Conference of this Union will be held at Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Vishwa Vidyalaya, Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow – 226026 (Uttar Pradesh) from 4^th June 2015 to 7^th June 2015.

The following shall be the items of Agenda for the All India Conference:-

1.       Confirmation of the proceedings of the 29^th All India Conference held at Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) in March 2013.

2.       Consideration and adoption of Biennial Report.

3.       Consideration and adoption of the Audited Accounts 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15.

4.       Adoption of Budget Estimates for the next session.

5.       Organisational Review:-

(i)     Organisational position/Local agitations at all levels.

(ii)   Review of present membership & evolving strategies to improve membership.

(iii) Review of periodical meetings being held at all levels.

(iv)  Functioning of RJCM/Departmental Council

(v)    Our approach with sister unions in NFPE at all levels.

6.       Seventh CPC and Memorandum submitted by Confederation NFPE, AIPEU Group ‘C’ and JCM National Council Staff side.

7.       Review of Strikes/Agitations: -

(i)     Two days strike from 12.02.2014 to 13.02.2014 by PJCA & Confederation of C. G. Employees & Workers

(ii)   PJCA strike from 06.05.2015 & all various stages of agitational programmes.

(iii) Parliament March Programmes by PJCA and JCM National Council Staff side.

8.       Task force recommendations & Our reservations

 (i)        Recommendations of Task Force on Leveraging the Post office Network and repercussions.

 (ii)      Corporate Plan of India Post

9.       Common Demands of C. G. Employees

   (i)           Seventh Pay Commission & Merger of 50% DA and Interim Relief.

   (ii)         Sixth Pay Commission Anomalies

   (iii)       Functioning of JCM National Council, National anomaly committee & MACP committee.

   (iii)     Non Implementation of all pending Arbitration Awards.

   (iv)       Ban on creation of Posts

   (v)         Non revision of OTA Rates.

  (vi)       Scrapping of NPS.

 (vii)      Medical Insurance Scheme

 (viii)    Right to Strike

10.   Confederation of CG Employees & workers and its various agitational programmes and our role.

11.   NFPE, State level Conventions, & Coordinating Committees.

12.   Cadre Restructuring in Postal

  (i) Agreement signed on 28.04.2014.

        (ii) Delay in its implementation.

        (iii) Lack of Promotional avenues for PAs

13.   Filling up of PA, LSG/HSG II/HSG I and Postmaster cadre vacancies

              (i)        New Recruitment Rules of PA, Postmen, MTS & LSG RR 2011, HSG II RR 2013, HSG-I RR 2014 and needed changes.

                (ii)      Postmaster Cadre RR 2011 and needed changes.

14.RTP – Counting of Past service for promotion, MACP, Pension benefits etc.

15.   Modified ACP Scheme – Anomalies & Settlement.

16.   P.O & RMS Accountants, System Administrators, Marketing Executives & PRI (P)s.

17.   Policy offensives

(a)    National Postal Policy 2012.

(b)   Closure / Merger of Post Offices.

(c)    Unrealistic targets of BD.

(d)   Decentralisation of PLI/RPLI/RD/MIS etc.

18.   Modernisation of Postal Services & Technological advancement

(i) Problems in Core Banking Solutions(Finacle), Core Insurance solutions (Mc Camish) – under FSI and issues expected in Core System Integration..

(ii) Time barred hardwares, computers and accessories at Post offices.

19.   Shortage of Staff:-

(a)    Time bound recruitment in PA cadre.

(b)   Recruitment taken place in PA Cadre.

(c)    Non-Creation of new posts – Ban on creation of new posts.

(d)   Non-filling up of vacant posts in LSG, HSG-II, HSG-I & Postmaster Cadre chain of vacancies.

20.   Bonus – Revision of formula – Removal of the Quantum ceiling etc.

21.   Contributory Negligence & Problems due to minus balance.

22.   Right to Information Act.

23.   Bhartiya Post & Dak Jagriti.

24.   Publication of Hand book 2015.

25.   Compassionate appointments & removal of conditions there on.

26.   Problems of GDS & Casual Labourers.

27.   Policy and Programme.

28.   Resolutions

29.   Amendment to the Constitution – Notice of which should be given to CHQ at least 21 days prior to the conference.

30.   Election of Office Bearers.

31.   Election of Federal Councillors.

32.   Appointment of Auditor.

33.   Venue of Next AIC.

34.   Any other item with the permission of Chair.

35.   Vote of thanks

With fraternal greetings,

(N. Subramanian)

General Secretary

 Copy to: -

1.       Com. R. Sivannarayana, All India President, All India Postal Employees Union Group 'C', Guntur – 522004 (Andhra Pradesh)

2.       The General Convenor, Receiption Committee - for information and N/A

3.       All CHQ Office-bearers & Circle Secretaries

4.       Circle Secretary, Uttar Pradesh Circle for necessary arrangements of the AIC.  

5.       All Circle/Divisional/Branch Secretaries.  They are called upon to hold their respective conferences where the last conference was held before 2 years

6.       The Director General, Department of Posts, New Delhi 110001

7.       All Chief Postmasters General - Requesting to grant Special Casual Leave to the delegates.

8.       Spare

(N. Subramanian)

General Secretary

Ref: P/1-3/CWC                                                                                      Dated – 27.03.2015

NOTICE

Notice under article 25 of the Constitution of All India Postal Employees Union Group ‘C’ is hereby given that the meeting of the Central Working Committee of All India Postal Employees Union Group ‘C’ will be held at Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Vishwa Vidyalaya, Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow – 226026 (Uttar Pradesh) on 03.06.2015. The meeting of the Central Working Committee will commence sharply by 10:00 hrs on 03.06.2015.

The following shall be the items of Agenda of the Central Working Committee.

AGENDA

1.      Finalisation of Agenda for the 30^th All India Conference scheduled to be held from 04.06.2015 to 07.06.2015.

2.      Preparation of Biennial Report on the activities of the Union for presentation in the 30^th All India Conference.

3.      Consideration and approval of Audited Accounts for presentation to the All India Conference.

4.      Preparation of Budget estimates for next session for presentation to the All India Conference for its approval.

5.      Preparation of resolutions to be placed before the All India Conference for adoption.

6.      Amendments to the Constitution.

7.      Any other item with the permission of the Chair.

(N. Subramanian)

General Secretary

Copy to: -

1.      Com. R. Sivannarayana, All India President, All India Postal Employees Union    Group ‘C’ (CHQ)

2.      All Members of Central Working Committee

3.      Director General, Department of Posts, New Delhi 110001 – for information

4.      All Chief PMsG – They are requested to grant Special Casual Leave to the members of the working committee.

(N. Subramanian)

General Secretary