ERODE DISTRICT CONFERENCE HELD IN AN ENTHUSIASTIC ATMOSPHERE.
One of the biggest district branches in Tamil Nadu Circle, Erode held its 4th biennial conference on 17-12-2016. More than 300 members participated in the conference. Com.A.Sivajnanam, District President presided over the conference. Com.N.Kuppusamy, District Secretary welcomed all the delegates and leaders. Com.C.K.Narasimhan, Circle Secretary inaugurated the conference. Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor delivered the key note address and explained the issues of the pensioners in detail and highlighted the importance of Pensioners Day being observed through out the country on this day. Coms.S.Subramoniam (DS,CITU), N.Shanmugham,( DS,Pensioners Co-Ordination), N.Ramasamy (AIPRPA) Parameswaran (DS,BSNLEU), K.Palanisamy (DS,TNTCWU) and AIBDPA District Secretaries I.John Pasha (Tiruchi), V.Ponnuvel (Salem), P.B.Radhakrishnan (Coimbatore) and S.Gurusamy (Nilagiri) addressed the open session.
Com.S.Mohandoss, CHQ Vice President inaugurated the subject session. After adoption of report and accounts office bearers were elected unanimously with the following important functionaries.
President : Com.A.Sivajnanam, District Secretary : Com. P.Chinnasamy and Treasurer : Com.Ayyasamy
VELLORE DISTRICT ORGANISED A MASSIVE SPECIAL CONVENTION.
A special convention of pensioners was organised by Vellore District Branch on 16-12-2016 with massive participation. Com. Parthasarathy , Retired DGM presided. Com.Jothisudanthiranathan, District Secretary welcomed the gathering. Com.C.K.Narasimhan, Circle Secretary formally inaugurated the convention. Participating as Chief Guest, Com.V.A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor delivered the key note address, covering the current developments and the strike by BSNL employees on 15-12-2016 against the nefarious move of the government to form a separate tower company to weaken BSNL. He also explained as to how the important demand of 78.2% and annulment of 60:40 was achieved through sustained struggles and appealed to strengthen AIBDPA at all levels.
A host of leaders including Com. C.Thankavel (DS, BSNLEU), M.Sathish Kumar (DS,TNTCWU), Lokanathan (DS,SNEA), Santhana Krishnan (CS, AIPRPA), C.Jnanasekharan (Circle Org.Secretary), K.Krishnan and D.Mony, Retd DGM addressed the convention. Com. K.Ramasamy (Retd DGM (F)) proposed vote of thanks.
DOPT REITERATES THE DEPARTMENTS TO FOLLOW ITS INSTRUCTIONS ON COURT CASES.
The DOPT has again reiterated that the Govt Departments should follow its Instructions while taking action on the decisions/orders of the Courts/CAT.
F. No. 28027/1/2016-Estt.A-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment A-III Desk
North Block, New Delhi — 110001
Dated: December 9, 2016
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Court orders against Government of India instructions on service matters — consultation with Ministry of Law and Department of Personnel and Training on question of filing appeals.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 16.03.2016 (copy enclosed) on the above mentioned subject and to say that the Department of Personnel and Training is the nodal Department that formulates policies on service matters and issues instructions in this regard from time to time. Vide para 4 of the O.M. dated 16.03.2016, it was explained how action on different decisions/orders of the Courts/CAT has to be taken after consulting Department of Legal Affairs and DOP&T.
2. In this regard, it is pertinent to point out here that the Parliament committee on the Welfare of SCs and STs in its report has observed that the above instructions are not being followed stringently by the Ministries/ Departments. The Ministries/Departments are independently fighting out service related cases to the detriment of employees particularly those belonging to the reserved categories. The Committee, therefore, desired that this Department reiterate the standing instructions.
3. In view of the above, all the Ministries/ Departments are once again requested to scrupulously follow the instructions contained in this Department’s OM dated 16.03.2016 while taking action on the decisions/orders of the Courts/CAT.
4. Hindi version will follow.
(Mukesh Chaturvedi)
Director (E)
IT WAS A TOTAL STRIKE IN BSNL ON 15-12-2016 AGAINST TOWER COMPANY FORMATION.
The strike called by All Unions and Associations in BSNL on 15-12-2016 against the nefarious move of the government to form a separate tower company and weaken BSNL, is resisted by the entire workers by making the one day strike a historic success. The workers have shown their resolve to protect BSNL, now in a revival path, at any cost and it is a clear warning to the central government which is trying to eliminate BSNL for the profit greedy private telecom companies.
AIBDPA has supported the strike ad solidarity program were conducted.
AIBDPA PARTICIPATED IN THE PARLIAMENT MARCH ON 15-12-2016.
Thousands of central government employees and pensioners participated in the mammoth and powerful Parliament March on 15-12-2016. The march called by Confederation of central government employees and workers against the neglect and negative approach of the NDA government towards modifications sought on unilateral implementation of the retrograde 7th Pay Commission recommendations, started from Jantar Mantar at 11 AM and a huge rally was held at the Parliament Street, where it was obstructed by the police.
Com.K.K.N.Kutty, Chairman, Confederation controlled the proceedings. Com.M.Krishnan, Secretary General ,Confederation explaining the decisions of National Executive declared that the central government employees will go for a ONE DAY STRIKE on 15-02-2017 which was greeted with thunderous applause. A host of leaders, including, Com.Tapan Sen, MP, General Secretary, CITU, Sreekumar, General Secretary, Defence Employees Federation, R.N.Parashat, Secretary General, NFPE, K.G.Jayaraj, General Secretary, AIBDPA adressed.
AIBDPA comrades from UP (W), UP (E) and Haryana numbering about 100 participated under the leadership of Com.V,A.N.Namboodiri, Advisor, K.G.Jayaraj. General Secretary, R.V.Singh, Organising Secreatry, Abdul Rasheed, Rajendra Kumar and H.K.Sharma, Circle Secretaries of UP(W),UP(E) and Haryana.
COM.TAPAN SEN MP, GENERAL SECRETARY, CITU ADDRESSING THE PARLIAMENT MARCH.
COM.M.KRISHNAN, SECRETARY GENERAL, CONFEDERATION DECLARING THE STRIKE DECISION IN THE PARLIAMENT MARCH.
Demonetisation – Where are the currency notes promised by PM?
A reported statement of the RBI says that more than 80% of the banned old notes have been received by the RBI as on 10th December. It comes to Rs. 12.44 lakh crores according to RBI. Well and good. But how much new notes have been issued? RBI says it has released notes worth Rs. 4.61 lakh crore, meaning one-third of the money taken back. While the old notes are in Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 500, the new notes are mostly of Rs.2,000 and some in Rs.500. Out of these, notes worth lakh of crores are diverted to the hands of money launderers and bigwigs through corrupt Bank officials and political patronage. Almost every day such people are caught, but it may be 2-3% only of the launderers.
The poor and middle class people continue to stand in front of the banks and ATMs in hundreds to get some money to cater to daily needs. PM, FM and those in the government make high speeches about the benefit of digital system as also assuring that this trouble will continue only for a few days or weeks more.
The job of the government is not to harass the people; but that is what is actually happening. In fact, the demonetisation is an attack on the poor people. The people should give a fitting reply to this attack .
SBI moves for VRS in affiliated banks before merger
It is reported that the SBI Board has cleared Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) for the employees of the affiliated banks which are going to be merged with it. The intention is to retrench 55,000 officers and staff, who are above 55 years of age.
The affiliated banks which are proposed to be merged are: State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, State Bank of Travancore, State Bank of Patiala, State Bank of Mysore and State Bank of Hyderabad.
In fact there is no need fr the merger except to reduce the PSU Banks, in order to help the private banks to increase their business. The bank workers are resisting the move. Our full support to them
BURDWAN DISTRICT CONFERENCE HELD SUCCESSFULLY.
The District Conference of Burdwan in West Bengal Circle has been held in a befitting manner on 11-12-2016. Coms. Mohd Yunus and B.R.Ghosh jointly presided over the conference. Com.Susanta Ghosh, CHQ Vice President and Circle Secretary, West Bengal inaugurated the conference with an elaborate speech covering the pensioners issues and the struggles waged by AIBDPA for achievement of 78.2% IDA merger and annulment of 60:40 condition.
Thereafter Com.Shymal Pada Ray, District Secretary presented the biennial report and audited accounts which were adopted after discussion ained the organisational position in the current context of complicated socio-economical situation. Coms. Amalendu Mukharjee and S.N.Ray also addressed the conference.
Office bearers were elected with the following important functionaries.
Com.Mohd Yunus (President) Com.Shyamal Pada Ray (District Secretary) and Com.Mohd Ismail (Treasurer)