The first annual general body meeting of All India Postal & RMS Pensioners Association is being held at the P&T Community Hall, R.K.Puram,New Delhi on 15-16th October, 2015.

The Open Session was inaugurated by Com.K.K.N.Kutty, President, Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers. Com.R.K.Rahate, President, AIPRPA presided. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Patron,NCCPA and Advisor, AIBDPA, Com.Pabitra Chakraborty, Acting Secretary General, NCCPA, Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary, AIBDPA, Com.R.N.Parashar, Secretary General, NFPE, Com.C.C.Pillai, Former Secretary General, NFPE, Com.K.Raghavendran, General Secretary, AIPRPA and a host of leaders addressed.

Confederation of Central Government employees and workers briefed the outcome of the NCJCM Staffside Meeting with DOPT in its blog. The issues of Delay in submission of 7th CPC report , Meger of DA,  Interim relief and  Raising Bonus ceiling   were disussed in the Meeting held on 9th October 2015 at New Delhi Brief note of confederation is given below

Brief Note on JCM National Council Standing Committee Meeting held on 9th October 2015 at New Delhi.

Dear Comrades,

The Standing Committee of the JCM National Council met on 9th October, 2015. As you are aware, earlier, the National JCA had decided to defer the strike action and organize a massive Dharna programme at Jantar Mantar on 19th November, 2015 to register its strongest protest over the Government’s engineered delay in the submission of the 7th CPC Report. Later, the Finance Ministry has issued a statement asking the 7th CPC to factor into its report the fiscal concern of the Government, which was an unwarranted interference in the independent functioning of the Commission and to pressurise the Commission not to recommend wage rise on the basis of a sound and scientific formulation.

The Staff side on receipt of the invitation to have the meeting on 9th October, decided to respond and convey to the Government their strong resentment over the virtual dilution of the negotiating forum as also the above concerns. In the meeting the Staff side was informed that the Secretary Personnel would be meeting the Standing Committee soon and the meeting on 9thwas in fact only a prelude to understand each other’s points of views. It was in the background the meeting was held on 9th October, 2015.

The leader and Secretary, Staff Side conveyed the unanimous decision of the National JCA as under to the Government.

(a) The Standing Committee, as per procedure evolved, must be chaired by the Secretary Personnel.
(b) The JCM Machinery’s functioning should not be diluted.
(c) The promised meeting of the National Council has not taken place so far.
(d) The minutes of the last two meetings of the National Anomaly Committee have not been formally issued.
(e) ‘The Official side Secretary must convene a meeting of the Staff Side to iron out any difference in the draft minutes.’
(f) Normally meetings are held after circulation of the ATS. This has not been done.
(g) The Official Side must convey the anguish of the employees over the delay in the submission of the report by the 7th CPC which they justifyly feel has been engineered by the Government. They also pointed out that they are constrained to believe that the Govt. was unnecessarily interfering in the functioning of the Pay Commission.

We give hereunder a brief resume of the discussions held on the agenda items.

After the initial remarks made by the Staff Side all issues in the charter of demands were discussed. There had been however, no final settlement on any issue as the meeting itself was not convened for that purpose. The Staff Side stated that even the promises held out in the last meeting that the Departmental Council meeting would be held soon was not honoured.

Submission of 7th pay commission report

On the question of Pay revision related issues, viz. Interim relief, DA merger, inclusion of GDS etc . elaborate discussions were held. It has come out clearly that on all these issues, the Finance Ministry has taken an nugatory Stand, even though the arguments put forth were extremely untenable. It was pointed out by the Staff Side that the Interim relief and DA merger was denied on the specious plea of submission of the report in the stipulated time. Having extended the time, the Govt. ought to have considered the grant of these two demands. There had been a very elaborate discussion on the question of inclusion of the GDS within the purview of the 7th CPC. The Postal Department’s representatives narrated the efforts made by them to the Government for conceding this demands. The Finance Ministry has stood firm and objected to the demand being agreed to. The Staff Side has, in the given situation of the 7th CPC having finalised its report, requested the Government to refer the matter to a Judicial Committee headed by the present Chairman, 7th CPC as he has now been fully apprised of the functioning of various ministries and Departments of the Government through the interaction with the Staff and official sides. No commitment was however made by the Government to the above suggestion.

FDI in Railawys and Postal

On the question of induction of FDI in Railways, Corporatisation of Postal Department and Defence organisations, the representative of the Railway Ministry stated that they are constantly discussing the issues with the Railway Federations and was exploring the possibility of reaching an agreement. In the case of corporatisation of the Postal Department, it was stated that the recommendations made by the Committee was discussed with the Federations and it has been agreed that except induction of certain professionals at the managerial level to fine tune the functioning of the Department in the changed scenario, the Federations have been assured that no structural changes would be made without consulting them. However, in the case of Defence, no discussions with the Federations have been held so far.

New Pension Scheme

PFRDA. The Staff Side pointed out the present scenario in the Government offices, where the number of employees and officers who are outside the ambit of the statutory pension scheme has grown and have reached in certain organisations to the extent of 25 to 30%. These employees are extremely concerned of the new scheme and their anguish have been expressed in many forms. The Unions would be compelled to take drastic action if the Government refuses to heed to their plea to effect a relook or revisit on the matter. The representatives of the Railways pointed out that the Honourable Minister for Railways was convinced of the situation and that was the reason why he had written to the Finance Ministry that in the given situation of the Railway functioning, the new scheme would not only jeopardise the interest of the Railwaymen but also of the Railway Industry itself.

On the specific question raised by the Staff side in the last meeting in respect of resolving the issues of Medical Store Deport and the Printing and Stationery department, the Staff Side stated that only the meeting of the Medical Store Depot was held and the issues have been resolved to some extent. The Printing and Stationery Department has now sent a communication to the Staff Side fixing the meeting on 15th October ‘15. The general issues emanating from the policy of outsourcing and contractorisation was also discussed at length.

Functioning of JCM

JCM functioning had been the central point of discussions. The Staff Side has pointed out that unless the Government makes up its mind that the machinery should be put on operation, no industrial peace would come in the functioning of the various departments of the Govt. of India. The Staff side asked the Department of personnel to collect the information of the number of cases litigated in the courts by the Government employees in 1991 and 2015 and make a comparison to know the seriousness of the problem.

compassionate ground appointments

On compassionate ground appointments question, it was stated by the Staff Side that despite advancing no cogent argument by the official side for retaining the 5% ceiling, the Department of personnel does not want to make a relook into the matter. The Staff Side pointed out that large number of applications were pending in various Departments, and the concerned department would not be able to clear them even after 20 years for want of the requisite vacancies. They also pointed out that the decision of the Government to impose the 5% ceiling was amounting to a cruelty imposed on the family members of the Government servants who dies in harness.

Labour Reforms

The Labour Ministry representative was present at the meeting. The meeting did not discuss the merits and demerits of thlabour reformse  as the Trade Unions in the country has justifyly concluded that it has been conceived to favour the corporate houses and to take away the existing privileges of the workers. The point at issue, however, at the meeting was as to why the Labour Ministry did not cause a consultation with the Industrial Federations in the Government of India, for whom the Industrial Disputes Act is applicable. The Labour Ministry has assured to convene a meeting of the representatives of such organisations soon.

Raising Bonus ceiling

The Labour Ministry representative also stated that the government has agreed to raise the bonus ceiling but it would not be appropriate for him to make a mention of the quantum as the Cabinet is yet to give its clearance. The Government would be able to take a decision in the matter only after the Bihar elections are over.

The Staff Side explained the background of the demand for five promotions. The reaction of the official side was that the matter must be appropriately discussed only after the 7th CPC report is made available.

Source: Confederationhq

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Faizabad District Branch hosted the UP (East) Circle Conference on 11th October,2015. The conference kick started with the hoisting the National Flag by Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary and AIBDPA flag by Com.R.S.Viswakarma, Circle Vice President and AGS. The open session started at 11AM was presided over by Com.R.S.Viswakarama and well controlled by Com.R.K.Mishra, Circle Secretary, BSNLEU. Com.Prathav Narayan Shukla, famous writer and Chairman, Reception Committee welcomed the gathering highlighting the historical importance of Ayodhya. Com.K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary inaugurated the conference explaining the issues in general with particular reference to the 78.2% IDA merger, restoration of quarterly medical allowance and 7th Pay Commission.

Com.K.R.Yadav, CHQ Vice President, BSNLEU, Com.R.K.Mishra, Circle Secretary,BSNLEU,Com.Jeetlal Moriya, Circle Secretary, BSNL CCWU, Com.G.R.Verma , Circle Secretary and a host of leaders addressed the open session. Com.Shiv Sahay Singh, General Secretary, Reception Committee proposed vote of thanks.

In the subject session started at 3.30 PM Com.G.R.Verma, Circle Secretary presented the biennial report and Com.G.P.Tiwari, Treasurer the audited accounts. 24 comrades participated in the discussion that followed. Coms.K.G.jayaraj,General Secretary, G.R.Verma, Circle Secretary, K.R.Yadav and R.K.Mishra replied to the issues raised in the discussion.

Office bearers were elected unanimously with the following important functionaries.

Patron : Com.R.S.Yadav,   President : Com.B.N.Singh, Circle Secretary : Com. Rajendra Kumar Dwivedi and Treasurer : Com.Chandrasekhar Singh.

F.No.142/40/2015-AVD.I
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

New Delhi, the 8th October, 2015.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Procedure for empanelment and appointment of retired officers as the Inquiry Officers for conducting Departmental Inquiries- reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s office memorandum of even number dated 8th October, 2015 laying down the procedure for empanelment and appointment of retired officers as the Inquiry Officers for conducting Departmental Inquiries by the cadre controlling authorities. The services of the Inquiry Officers would be utilized by the Ministries/Departments under Government of India, State Government and PSUs for conducting Departmental Inquiries against the delinquent officials.

2. Comments/views of Ministries/Departments and State Governments are invited on the procedure laid down in the office memorandum under reference within three weeks from the posting of this office memorandum on the website of this Department(persmin.gov.in).

3. All the stake holders are requested to send their comments on the procedure for empanelment and appointment of retired officers as the Inquiry Officers for conducting Departmental Inquiries within the stipulated period. The comments may either be sent over fax (fax No.011-23092963) or e-mailed at usatl@nic.in.

( RajneeshMohan Singh )
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Download : Procedure for empanelment and appointment of retired officers as the Inquiry Officers for conducting Departmental Inquiries

F. No. 42/07/2015-P&PW(G)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi -110003
Date: 08th  Oct, 2015

To,

All the Pensioners Associations included in SCOVA vide Resolution dated 25.08.2015

Subject:-Action Taken Report(ATR) on the minutes of the 26th SCOVA meeting held on 03.02.2015-reg

Please find enclosed herewith a copy of Action Taken Report (ATR) on the decisions of the 26th meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) held on 03rd February, 2015 under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MoS (PP) in New Delhi for your kind perusal.

End: – as above

(Sujasha Choudhury)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Download: Action Taken Report(ATR) on the minutes of the 26th SCOVA meeting