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1BHARTIYA POST AUGUST, 2009
Dear Comrades,
HEARTY WELCOMEAt the outset, I extend hearty welcome to our
beloved President, CHQ office bearers, all Circle
Secretaries, distinguished guests and visitors
attending the Central Working Committee meeting
today at Kurukshetra and fervently seek their unstinted
cooperation as in the past for the successful conduct
of the meeting.
I wish to mention special thanks to the host
of the CWC, (i.e) the Haryana Circle Union and in
particular to Com. K. K. Saini, Circle Secretary and
Com. Naresh Gupta, General Secretary, Reception
Committee for volunteering to hold the CWC here today
and for the elaborated grand arrangements they made
for the meeting and our stay at this holy place.
Since we are meeting at the crucial time after
the General Elections and in the midst of protracted
delay over settlement of demands and to take position
to mitigate the long pending demands and sectional
issues of our P3 organization, we feel that this meeting
is having of its own importance.
Let us debate, discuss and decide our future
course of action in consensus. I, on behalf of the CHQ
present this report for the consideration of the CWC
meeting.
HOMAGEAfter the AIC held at Guntur from 30.11.08 to
03.12.08, we have lost some our beloved comrades
and prominent leaders. Apart from that, Com. Jaswant,
Delegate from Solan, Himachal Pradesh died in train
while returning from Guntur after attending the AIC.
Com. Raj Kumar Mann, Ex Circle President, Delhi
Circle died on 21.02.09. Com. M. U. Khan, OGS,
Postal Administrative union had passed away on
06.02.09 due to sudden heart attack. Com. T. P.
Kothandaraman, Ex-General Secretary, NUPE Group
'C' died on 03.04.09. Com. N. S. C. Bose, Ex-Divisional
Secretary, Narsaraopet died due to heart attack at his
office. Com. V. S. Joshi, Former R3 President breathed
his lost on 14.06.09.
The working class has lost several leaders
during this period. Com. E. Balanandan, Ex-All India
President, CITU lost his breath on 19.01.09. Sri. R.
Venkataraman, Ex-President of India died on 27.01.09.
The natural calamities like Aila in West Bengal, Floods
in Assam, extremist activities claimed many lives
during this period.
This CWC Pays its homage in memory of all
these comrades, political leaders, innocent public and
WORK REPORT PLACED IN THE C.W.C. MEETING HELD ATKURUKSHETRA FROM 14.07.09 TO 15.07.09
other known or unknown leaders, public personalities
who died during this period.
ALL INDIA CONFERENCE & AFTERMATHThe All India Conference has endorsed the decision of
convention organized by the Federation on 29.11.08
at Guntur itself in particular about the proposed
industrial action demanding settlement of sectional
demands from Sixth January 2009.
Meanwhile, the General Secretary, AIPEDE
Union has given notice to the Department for the
indefinite strike from 17.12.2008 on Ten Charter of
demands particularly seeking modification in the
retrograde recommendations of the Natarajamurthy
Committee report.
The NFPE Federal Secretariat met on
09.12.2008 discussed the developments and took the
decision that the movement of GDS Union should not
be isolated despite the fact that it will deteriorate to
the Joint movement as decided by the Guntur
convention and decided to ensure total participation
of our members in the proposed strike of GDS from
18.12.2008.
Based on the resolution, circulars have been
sent to all branches and also a letter was served to
the Department on 09.12.2008 expressing the decision
of the Federal Executive and total participation in the
GDS Strike from 17.12.2008.
The Strike was partial in all states except
Kerala, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh & Tamilnadu.
In other states the participation of department
employees was not even reached 0.5% despite sincere
efforts taken by the Federation & CHQ. This needs
introspection and to be discussed for correcting the
mistakes in the future.
Further based on the approach of the
Department in not taking any decision on GDS
Committee report consulting the staff side and the
positive approach of the senior officer's committee
headed by Sri P. K. Gopinath, Chief PMG, Delhi Circle
and also the letter of the Department, the Federal
Secretariat met on 19.12.08 decided to call off the
Strike and extend solidarity support to the striking GDS
union. The GDS union has also called off the strike on
the next day after meeting the Secretary (P).
INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 20.01.09Subsequently, the National Executive of the
Confederation met on 13.12.08 at New Delhi took a
decision to organize indefinite strike on 20 point charter
of demands from 20.01.09 and to conduct state level
conventions between 06.01.09 to 09.01.09 in which
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the national leaders were directed to attend. The
NFPE, has also decided to modify the indefinite strike
programme from 06.01.09 to 20.01.09 in order to have
a broad based mass strength programme demanding
settlement of both the C.G. Employees demands and
Postal demands.
A mass rally of C. G. Employees including
postal comrades was held on 02.01.09 at Jantar
Mantar, New Delhi. About 1000 Comrades participated.
After the rally, Strike Notice was served to the
department by the Federation and its affiliated unions.
According to the Confederation's decision,
conventions were organized in many circles. However,
it could be felt that there was no mood among the
employees after the two days strike in Dec'2008,
participated in support of GDS Strike to go for another
industrial action with in a short span of one month.
Meanwhile, the Department of Posts had
invited the NFPE and its affiliated unions on 13.01.09
and discussed all the charter of demands. The minutes
were supplied. Action Taken Report on old issues was
also furnished. The same was published in the Bhartiya
Post of February 2009 & March 2009.
The Confederation it its executive held on
15.01.09 unanimously resolved to defer the intended
indefinite strike and continue to launch an intensive
campaign at field level on the common demands.
Similarly, the Federal Secretariat held on 15.01.09 has
also decided to defer the proposed indefinite strike
from 20.01.09 and continue to strive hard for clinching
of all those issues and consolidate the gains and
assurances made by the Secretary (P) on 13.01.09.
Resultantly, the proposed indefinite strike from
20.01.09 could not take off.
DISCUSSIONS WITH THE DEPARTMENT -
13.01.09The Secretary, Department of Posts has invited
the Secretary General & other General Secretariesfor a meeting on 13.01.2009 to discuss about thecharter of demands submitted on 10.12.2008 for whichstrike notice was served on 02.01.09.
The main Charter of Demands were discussedand the sectional demands could not be discusseddue to want of time. However it was assured that DDGlevel meetings will be held soon and thereafter anothermeeting will be held with Members & Secretary.(However no meetings have so far been held despitethe note of S R Section to the concerned DDGs twiceto hold the meetings early as per the directions of theSecretary.)
The main agreement reached on the demandof prompt conduct of periodical meetings withFederation and affiliated unions and the Departmentalcouncil JCM as per schedule has not been
implemented yet. No meeting has so far been
convened. The Department has not honored its
commitment.
Besides, many issues are still under
consideration stage. No special meeting has been
called for to discuss for Postmaster's Cadre as
assured. No meeting is held to discuss the proposals
on Cadre review with the unions. The Anomaly
committee meeting is yet to be notified. There was no
discussions as assured on 19.12.08 that the Staff Side
will be consulted on GDS committee recommendations
before forwarding the proposal to nodal ministries for
consideration.
In fact, the present Secretary, Department of
Posts has shown utter disregard to the Unions and
taking unilateral decisions even on staff matters which
require consultations. The change of attitude of senior
officers with positive outlook is the need of the hour to
overcome the present crisis in the Department and to
have a smooth and cordial relationship.
ANOMALY COMMITTEEThe Department of Posts has set up a
Departmental Committee comprising of
representatives of official side and staff side to settle
the anomalies arising out of implementation of Sixth
Central Pay Commission's recommendations. In
respect of Staff side, there are five members from
NFPE and two from FNPO. Our General Secretary,
Com. K. V. Sridharan has been elected as leader of
the anomaly Committee and Com. Giriraj Singh,
General Secretary, R3 was nominated as Staff side
Secretary. The following items have been notified for
discussion in the anomaly committee.
(i) TBOP/BCR Postal Asst. - The anomaly prevailing
between Postal & Telecom may be taken in toaccount and the TBOP/LSG should be placed inPay band 2.
(ii) PO & RMS Accountants: - The Special Allowanceshould be taken for pay fixation on promotion.
(iii) Systems Administrators: - Promotional cadre toPAs, 10% Pay + Grade Pay as Special Pay.
(iv) Marketing Executive: - 10% pay + Grade Pay asspecial pay.
(v) Supervisory Allowance: - Revival of SupervisoryAllowance to LSG, HSG II & HSG I, PRI (P) - 10%Pay + Grade Pay.
(vi) Technical Postal Assistant: - Anomaly in grant ofPB 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 withGrade Pay Rs.4200/-
(ix) Artisan Grade - Parity from 1.1.96 at par with
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Railways & Defence sought for.
(x) Data Entry Operators - 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/-
The meeting of the anomaly committee is
expected to be convened shortly.
The specific subjects to be discussed in the
National Anomaly Committee meeting submitted by
the Confederation have been furnished in details in
the June'09 issue of Bhartiya Post.
SECTIONAL ISSUES1. Shortage of Staff - remedial measuresThe Government of India had dropped the ADR Plan
scheme & Screening Committee with effect from
01.04.09 vide its letter No. DOPT OM No. F. No. 218/
2001-PIC dt. 09.04.2009. The Departments of Posts
has cleared the 2008 vacancies to the extent of 2255
after subjecting the vacancies under screening
committee and communicated. The vacancies
pertaining to the years of 2006 & 2007 are also
approved by the nodal Ministries and orders are under
issue. Thus all the pending 1/3rd vacancies for 2006,
2007 & 2008 were cleared. The Department has not
abolished the 2/3rd vacancies since from 2005 with
the hope to revive the same by all out efforts.
Even though the Government has dropped theScreening Committee based on the Sixth CPCrecommendations, it has not implemented the otherpositive recommendation of the Pay Commission toremove the blanket ban on creation of posts prevailingfrom 1983 onwards in central services and vest thepowers for creation of posts based on the staffrequirements to the respective Ministries/Departments.The positive recommendation, as it seems, has beenignored by the Government.
Unless the ban on creation of posts isremoved, it will be very difficult to any department tomanage with the existing posts by redeployment.
Therefore, the Staff Side, National Councilshould place a demand before the Government toimplement the Sixth CPC recommendations andremove the ban on creation of plan and non plan posts.
The problem of shortage of staff is very acutein the Postal Department particularly in the PostalAssistant Cadre. The shortage is felt every where due
to non filling up of any vacancies since 2006.
The temporary solutions like engagement of SDPAs
engaging outsiders to perform Data entry operation
etc were given some relief; but not up to the expected
level. Filling up of ADR vacancies since 2006 will
certainly provide some relief to the toiling Group 'C'
officials.
2. Filling up of Residual vacancies
The Department has informed that in all circles, the
process of filling up of residual vacancies are either
initiated or completed. The CHQ is handicapped due
to non availability of this vital informations of many
circles. In respect of Bihar, the case is being
processed. In respect of Andhra, Rajasthan,
Chattishgarh, Tamilnadu, Maharashtra, the posts have
been filled up.
This CWC should review the exact position in
respect of all circles and take appropriate decision.
3. Filling up of LSG, HSG II & HSG I PostsDue to our continued persuasion, the Department, vide
its letter No. 4-16/2002-SPB II dt. 01.05.2009 has
caused order to continue the adhoc promotions for
the period of further one year (i.e) till 19.05.2010 or till
the recruitment rules are finalized and also to fill up
the existing vacancies by promotion on adhoc basis
without prescription of any minimum service in HSG II
for a period of one year.
Similarly, the Department has intimated that
the resultant chain vacancies in HSG II & LSG may
also be filled up by promotion on adhoc basis for a
period not exceeding one year.
This order has facilitated in filling up of all
pending supervisory posts. This CWC should review
the situation prevailing in all the Circles and if there is
any short coming that should be dealt with.The reasons for non finalization of HSG-I
recruitment rules is stated to be as follows:-(i) The DOPT has returned the Recruitment Rules of
HSG I some eighteen months back with theobservation to resubmit the same after theimplementation of sixth CPC recommendationduly incorporating the revised pay structures.
(ii) After the Sixth CPC, the DOPT has now amendedthe service rules as per the revision of Sixth CPCvide its letter No. OM No. AB 14017/61/2008-Estt(RR) dt. 24.03.09 wherein the minimum eligibilityfor promotion from LSG to HSG II was fixed as 5years and from HSG II to HSG I as 6 years.
(iii) The Department has earlier obtained specialpermission to reduce the minimum qualifyingservice from 10 & 8 years to 3 years for LSG &HSG II promotions and the Department hassought further relaxation from 3 years in case ifno of eligible candidates are not available.
(iv) Now the Department is seeking the DOPT to
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continue the old provisions of three years
qualifying service for both LSG & HSG II
promotions and the approval of the DOPT is still
awaited.
Due to the above stated reasons, the regular
promotions to HSG I could not be accorded to the
officials and the officiating adhoc arrangement is being
continued.
On approval of the Recruitment Rules, we
should seek the regularization of HSG-I promotion from
the date of adhoc promotions from which the officials
are continuously working in the cadre.
Meanwhile, it is our concern that the due
officiating pay for the HSG I has not been drawn and
paid in some circles. Similarly in the absence of HSG
II officials, if the LSG officials are holding the HSG I
position, they have also not been paid with the HSG II
pay.
Similarly in the case of BCR officials holding
HSG I, they have also been denied the due officiating
pay in HSG-I. Since we got the 1622 HSG I posts by
upgradation only on matching savings by surrending
680 posts, the denial of the officiating pay is against
to the Principles of natural justice. Though there may
not be any provisions for such drawal of officiating pay
for BCR officials holding HSG-I Posts due to arbitrary
treatment of BCR as Financial upgradation and not
promotion, the department should come forward to
relax the conditions since the pay of BCR & HSG-II
are one and the same.
4. APM Accounts/AccountantsEven though the Department has agreed to implement
the LSG Accountant Recruitment Rules 1976 and
relocate the LSG/HSG II posts proportionately to
Accounts Cadres, this issue is being protracted underone pretext or other. We have placed this item as oneof the items in the charter of demands. This CWCmay discuss the item and decide for a seriousprogramme. Similarly, we placed a demand to grantspecial allowance to the TBOP/BCR officials, if theyare working as Accountant in the absence of PostalAssistants with accounts qualifications. The case isunder consideration of the department and orders areexpected.
The issue of taking the special allowance in toaccount for fixation benefits to the PO & RMSAccountants on the TBOP promotion is also protracted.The proposals sent by the Department were earlier turneddown by nodal ministries. The recovery of over paymentdue to fixation of special allowance on TBOP promotionis remaining as democles' sword in many cases.
Even though the department is not processing
to recover the over payment made to postmen due to
wrong fixation after the implementation of the Fifth pay
Commission, the case already initiated in some circles
remains unsettled.
In nut shell, the issues of PO & RMS
Accountants are not met with any justice and this
CWC should decide further course of action.
Since, the Sixth CPC has not considered the
plight of PO & RMS Accountants by granting elevated
pay scale, the CWC may discuss and decide on this
issue and also about why not the PO & RMS
Accountants cadre should be merged with Postal
Accounts and become belong to the Postal Accounts
wing since their duties and responsibilities are more
or less similar to that of officials working in the Postal
Accounts wing.
5. System Administrators
Even though the Sixth CPC has rejected the plea of
separate establishment for Systems Administrators,
due to our continuous and persistent efforts, the
department is proposing to create separate Systems
Administrator cadre this year. The Secretary,
Department of Posts in her D.O letter to all Heads of
Circle dt. 27.01.09 has stated inter alia: -
"The Proposal for a special cadre for System
Administrators is also being thought of. For such a
comprehensive technology implementation plan, we
will need whole time dedicated staff to maintain the
Systems and keep it going."
Recently on 25.05.09, while discussing theissues with Member (D), he assured that after theformat of separate establishment for SystemsAdministrators, the present Systems Administratorswill be considered for the elevated position taking in toaccount of their service and as a token of recognitionof their present services. Further he told that thequestion of new cadre will be considered after receiptof proposals from the Technology Consultants.
It is pertinent to mention that the issues ofSystems Administrators have been focused properlyby our union since from the oral evidence tendered toSixth Pay Commission. The General Secretary &Secretary General who is also our working Presidenthave attended several meetings organised by theSystems Administrators and focused their problemseffectively at all levels. Com. Senthil Kumar & Com.Dinesh, Systems Administrators of Chennai are touringthe nation to motivate the System Administrators tofight for justice under the banner of National Federationof Postal Employees.
Apart form creation of separate establishment,
there are many problems of the Systems
Administrators unaddressed.
1. Issue Uniform duties and responsibilities to
the Systems Administrators.
2. Responsibilities fixed on IPO/ASPOS should
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not be transferred on SAs.
3. Providing Computer/Laptops to the Systems
Administrators.
4. Provide installation/upgradation incentives to
Systems Administrators.
5. Provide training allowance/Honorarium to the
Systems Administrators for imparting training at
WCTCs.
6. Provide accidental insurance to the SAs
The issue of grant of uniform Road Mileage
Allowance/Conveyance Allowance is being processed
at the Directorate and we are expecting orders for the
same.
This CWC may discuss the rest of the issues
of the Systems Administrators and may decide future
course of action.
7. Marketing ExecutivesThe issue of creation of the establishment of Marketing
Executive and elevating them to the present status of
LSG has already been demanded through the proposal
for cadre restructuring.
This CWC may discuss the issues of Marketing
Executive and decide the programme accordingly.
ISSUES CONFRONTING OUR CLASSThe following are the important issues
discussed with the department several times but
positive results are not forthcoming.
(1) Dropping of Confirmation Examination - It was
agreed to drop during 2005 as it becomes irrelevant
after the delinking of confirmation.
(2) Revision of FSC - This is being delayed dueto non formation of internal Committee to decide thequantum & release orders.(3) Application of Bench Mark - Even though, itis based on DOPT orders, in the Postal, many officerswho don't know the officials either have simply gradedthe bench mark as Average without knowing theconsequences earlier which effect the promotion asper the revised orders. The provision of review of CR,as we demanded, could not be introduced due to thereview officers do not know the officials directly in ourdepartment or to observe their performance. Themodified appraisal scheme may to some extent solvethe problem. However we demanded in the past cases,the application of bench mark should not be harsh inany circle. After introduction of three ACP, the averagegrading in the CR will affect the officials prosperouspromotions. This CWC should discuss this in detailand evolve a correct demand.(4) Contributory negligence - Even though severalorders and judgments are in existence, in severalcircles, this has been mis-used and officials arepunished under contributory factors. A vigilance check
to arrest the menace at Circle level is also the need of
the hour. This CWC may also discuss the issue in
detail.
(5) Absorption of JAO Qualified officials in DOT -
This is being protracted on one pretext or the other.
After the merger of DOT with DOP in Accounts and
the Ministry has ordered the cadre controlling
authorities, the delay in its implementation due to the
hard stand of Postal Directorate is deplorable. This
has blocked the promotional avenues of more than
800 Pas who passed JAO Exam fifteen years back
working through out the Nation. This CWC should
evolve a decision over this demand.
(6) Inadequate allotment of funds: Com. B. G.
Tamhankar, Ex-President has brought out the
information about the pendency of Personal claims,
Circle wise under the RTI ACT and handed over to
CHQ for further process. Accordingly, we have taken
all out efforts and in the last Heads of Circle
Conference, all Circle Heads were instructed to clear
the pending bills by seeking additional funds. Member
(P), DDG (Establishment) and Director (SR) are
monitoring the position and we have been told that
there is a good improvement in many circles and the
remaining will be attended.
All CWC members are requested to furnish
the position about their circles so that it will facilitate
the CHQ to proceed further.
(7) Filling up of Vacancies: The CHQ has taken
up with the Department to withdraw its instructions
about filling up of posts until further orders due to the
proposed change of recruitment Rules. We are
demanding that the existing recruitment for 2006, 2007
& 2008 vacancies may be processed immediately as
per the old rules in order to avoid delay in filling up of
approved posts under ADR plan. The CHQ is pursuing.
Similarly, we are taking the issue of implementation
of revised syllabus for LGO examination.
PROJECT ARROWAt the outset, we feel that the aim and object
of the Project Arrow is a welcoming one and it shouldbe implemented in letter and spirit. It ensures adequatestaff strength; adequate infrastructure; adequatefacilities and out look. But in practical, with outproviding adequate man power and infrastructure, thedivisional heads are running amuck and unleashingvarious charge sheets just in order to satisfy the Circleheads under the functioning of Project Arrow.
Further crores of rupees have been drainedby demolishing good counters, floors and even buildingtoo which where earlier renovated and beautified underFinance Mart.
The officials have been forced to furnish falsedelivery statistics whether in MOs or Registered letters
and the department itself is indulging in falsification of
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statistics and records just to declare the Project Arrow
a most success.
In many places, the deliveries have been
curtailed. The staff are being extracted unbearable work
load and forced to work even beyond working hours
without any remuneration.
This CWC may discuss the position of each
circle and chart out appropriate programme to end the
harassment unleashed under the agies of project
Arrow.
COUNTING OF PAST SERVICES OF RTP
The Department, as seems, is reluctant to
reopen the case which was earlier decided negatively
based on the Supreme Court judgment of 1996 without
giving any credence to various other orders
subsequently delivered in the same Apex Court.
Even though, we have placed this item as one of the
items in the Charter of Demands, this CWC may
discuss and decide about filing a petition in the
Principle CAT, Delhi on this major demand which is
pending over two decades.
PROPOSAL ON POSTMASTER'S CADRE
The Secretary, Department of Posts in her
D.O letter No. Secretary (P) 10/IMP Projects/09 dt.
27.01.09 addressed to all Heads of Circles mentioned
that the proposal for creation of Postmaster's cadres
has been cleared by the Postal Service Board and
changes in the recruitment rules have been made
accordingly and sent to DOPT.
It was quite shocking that there was no
discussions with the Staff Side on this serious issue
and after hearing the news, we record our serious
protests against this unilateral move and demanded
discussion on the subject. Still no formal discussion
has been held on this subject. However, we couldcollect the details of the proposals which are asfollows.i. In the present Supervisory posts viz. LSG, HSG
II, HSG I, 30 percent posts will be identified asPostmaster's cadre posts. At present about 38percent of the supervisory posts are thePostmaster posts in LSG. Among the supervisoryposts, 30% will be earmarked for Postmaster'scadre and 70% posts will remain as supervisoryposts.
ii. The existing LSG officials will be asked toexercise option about their willingness tocontinue in the supervisory posts or to opt forPostmaster's cadre. The option now exercisedis final and cannot be altered.
iii. If more officials opt for Postmasters cadre (above30%), the selection will be made among themand declared them belonging to the newly formed
Postmaster's cadre. In case less volunteers
(below 30%), the unfilled up posts will be filled
up by conducting competitive examination among
Postal Assistant s (like FTP).
iv. Thereafter, whenever any vacancy arises in the
Postmaster's cadre, it will be filled only through
examination as stated above.
v. The remaining 70% supervisory posts will be
managed by seniority cum fitness and no
element of examination will be there. Those
supervisors will have no chance to become the
Postmasters if they do not exercise option at
the initial stage.
vi. Similarly, in HSG II and HSG I, 30% posts of
Postmasters will be earmarked for the
Postmaster's cadre. The Officials opted to
Postmaster's cadre in LSG will be promoted to
these posts by seniority cum selection and thus
the Postmaster's cadre is a separate channel of
promotion.
vii. The remaining 70% in HSG II and HSG I will be
filled with the officials opted for the General line.
viii. A new promotional avenue has been created for
the Postmaster's and Supervisors cadre. There
are about 116 Group B Postmaster's available atpresent. Among them30% posts will beearmarked for Postmaster cadre officials asregular and next hierarchical promotion. They willbe promoted without writing any examination tothese posts.
ix. The remaining 70% Group B Postmaster postswill be filled up by competitive examinationamong both the Postmaster cadre and othersupervisory officials. Any supervisor can write theexam pertaining to the Group B Postmasters.Thus one line of promotion has been extendedto these Postmaster's cadre officials.
x. These Group B Postmasters will be promoted asChief Postmasters in Group 'A' cadre.
It is further learnt that there is no upgradationor change in the Pay Band in respect of LSG, HSG-II& HSG-I and the proposals contain the same gradepay available to the posts as at present. This is highlyridiculous and should not be accepted.
We are of the considered opinion that thePostmaster's cadre proposal should be linked with theproposal of cadre restructuring submitted by our CHQand we can arrive at consensus on this issue.
I fervently request the CWC members to havea thorough discussion on this issue and guide theCHQ further in this regard.
CADRE REVIEW & OUR STAND
We have submitted our proposals for cadre review on
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02.08.2008. However no formal meeting has been held
so far. After we are switching over to ACP Scheme,
the only option available before us is to increase the
number of supervisory posts to off-shoot the matching
savings we have already surrendered at the time of
TBOP and BCR schemes. The earlier agreement on
20% LSG should be revived at least. The issues of
Systems Administrators, Marketing Executives, PO
& RMS Accountants etc and elevating their posts to
that of supervisory cadre shall be the rock-bottom in
the discussions on this issue. The proposal of
'Postmaster's Cadre' shall be pursued along with the
cadre review proposals. Unless a better channel for
promotions is not ensured, it will demotivate the cadres
and officials.
This C.W.C. may discuss the issue once again
on the background of the grant of three ACP
Promotions and formulate the exact demand for placing
before the department.
POSTAL JCA & NFPE PROGRAMMES
NFPE - PROGRAMME
The Federation in its Secretariat meet has
decided to observe the following programmes
demanding settlement of Six Charter of demands:
03.03.2009 - Demonstration in front of all work spots
16.03.2009 - 30.03.2009 : campaign fortnight to
unleash powerful propaganda the employees by
printing circulars, conducting Pada Yatras, Cycle Yatra,
holding gate meeting - press conference etc.
16.04.2009 - Massive Dharna before Circle/regional/
Divisional offices
CHARTERS OF DEMANDS
1. Implement GDS Committee recommendations
with the modification sought by staff side without
any delay.
2. Seeking intervention of the Hon'ble MOC & IT
and MOSC & IT for getting exemption from the
purview of the Screening Committee for filling up
the existing 24000 direct recruitment vacancies
of 2005-06. 2006-07 & 2007-08.
3. Finalise Cadre Review for all cadres in Department
of Posts.
4. Stop creation of Postmaster's Cadres.
5. Supply full strength in Project Arrow offices
without creating shortage in other offices.
6. No outsourcing of Postal operations.
The CHQ has received the reports that this
programme was successfully conducted in many
divisions throughout the nation.
POSTAL JCA PROGRAMME
The Postal JCA called upon to observe
massive demonstrations on 29.06.09 at the level of
divisions/branches for calling the attention of the
department demanding to settle the following demands:
1. Early implementations of GDS Committee
recommendations with the suggestions of staff
side duly incorporated.
2. End discriminations in bonus quantum ceiling
between regular and GDS as per the Bonus Act
amendment.
3. Remove the arbitrary cap of 60 days in PLB for
Postal Employees.
4. Fill up ADR vacancies of 2005-06 & 2006-07 in
all wings and of all cadres including Multi Skilled
Employees.
5. Expedite Cadre Review of all cadres in Department
of Posts.
6. Stop abolition of Postmen posts and beats and
stop harassment of delivery staff and instructions
in violation of P&T Manuals in Project Arrow
Offices.
7. Cancel the order for compulsory pay
disbursement through bank cheques and direct
credit system.
8. Re-fix the eligibility for OTA proportionately to the
6th CPC wage level and clear all pending OTA
bills.
9. Re-fix the wages of all casual labourers and Part
Time Contingent/RRR employees on the basis
of the 6th CPC wages.
10. Grant Child Care Leave to all eligible Women
Employees.-
Again on 03.07.2009, a massive
demonstration was held at Dak Bhawan New Delhi
and presented memorandums to the Honourable
Minister of Communication & State Ministers. More
than 500 comrades attended the demonstration and
made it a historical success.
DEPARTMENT'S CORPORATE PLAN
The Department of Posts has announced its
corporate plan in order to have a major change in the
Postal policy aiming to attain self sufficiency within
next five years. The main goals are: -
(I) Post within easy reach of all by year 2013-14.
(II) To be a focal point for delivery of all Social Security
schemes of the State by the years 2011-12.
(III) To be a Self -sustaining organization - by the year
2013-14.
(IV) To increase financial inclusion of unbanked
population by at least 10% by the year 2013-14.
The full text is annexed along with the report
to the notice of all for effective discussion. Even though
8BHARTIYA POST AUGUST, 2009
the Department has not called for any suggestions
from the Staff Unions, it invited the suggestions on
this work papers in the Department of Posts Web Site
among the general public.
This CWC may discuss the issue thread bare
and offer its views on the Department's Corporate plan.
SOME NOTABLE GOVERNMENT
DECISION OF STAFF MATTERSThe following are the few items in which the
Government has taken good decision in the Staff
welfare measures released during the period under
review.
(1) Permitting the Government servants to avail
encashment of EL upto 10 days without any
linkage to the number of days and nature leave
availed while proceeding on LTC.
(DOPT OM No. 14028/4/2002 Estt (C) dt.03.06.09)
(2) The DOPT has withdrawn its earlier OM dated
31.07.87 providing the punishment of withdrawal
or withholding of pension even as a result of minor
penalty.
(DOPT OM No 110/9/2003-AVD I dt. 13.04.2009)
(3) ACR (Annual Confidential Report) has been
replaced with 'Annual Performance Appraisal
Reports' which provides communication of all
entries of fairness to all officials and providing to
represent against the entries and grading with 15
days time. This is very good order ensuring
transparency in grading the officials.
(DOPT OM No. 21011/1/2005 - Estt (A) (Pt II) dt.14.05.09)
(4) Additional relief on death/disability of Government
servants covered under New pension schemes.
This has been provided with invalid pension,
Retirement Gratuity, Family Pension, Disability
Pension, Extraordinary family pension etc to
those who are discharged on invalidation/
disablement and by the families of such
employees who have died during service since
01.01.2004.
(No. 38/41/06/P&PN (A) dt. 05.05.2009 of Dept.of Pension & Pension Welfare)
(5) Relaxation of proceeding to be followed in
considering requests for medical reimbursement
- Do away with the procedure of verification of
bills and issue of essentiality certificate - Further
more relaxations.
(Ministry of Health OM No. 4-18/2005-C & P
(vol I) pt I dt. 20.02.09)
(6) Reimbursement of medical expenses to the CGHS
beneficiaries & CS (MA) Rules 1944 from two
sources - From insurance agencies and from the
CGHS or from the Ministry/Department.
(Ministry of Health OM No. S/11011/4/2009 -
CGHS (P) dt. 19.02.2009)
OUR GAINS ON DEMANDS
The following important orders/decisions have
been issued by the department during the period under
review due to our consistent efforts and follow up action.
(1) Continuation of adhoc promotion made in the
cadre of HSG - I.
(DG (P) No. 4-16/2002 - SPB II dt. 02.12.2008)
(2) Fixing of Incentive uniformly for the work related
to NREGS work -
(DG (P) No. 01-07/NREGS - Funds/RB-08 dt.
06.03.09)
(3) Grant of permission uniformly for treatment in
any of the hospitals recognized by the State
Government duly circulating the OM No. S/
14025/7/2000-Ms dt. 28.03.2000 of Ministry of
Health.
(DG (P) No. 24-21/2009- Medical dt. 19.05.09)
(4) Circulation of DOPT OM No. 11012/6/2008-Estt
(A) dt. 07.07.2008 with regard to promotion to a
higher Grade or post - clarifications regardingeffect of warnings etc on promotion.
(DG (P) No. 137-16/2009-SPB II dt. 26.03.09)
(5) Continuation of Split Duty Allowance from01.07.2008 to 30.06.2011 to the Postalemployees.
(DG (P) No. 6-3/2002-PE II dt. 19.02.09)
(6) Revision of Financial powers of Head of Postaldivisions.
(DG (P) No. 6-1/2008-FC (Post) dt. 06.02.09)
(7) Revision of hourly rate to Short Duty Staff raisedfrom Rs.16.40 to Rs.40/- Per hour.
(DG (P) No. 37-40/2007-SPB I dated 31.12.2008)
(8) Re allotment in case of officials promoted to HSGII cadre against temporary vacancies caused dueto adhoc promotion of HSG II officials to HSG I.
(DG (P) No. 4-24/2008-SPB dt. 02.12.2008)
(9) Continuation of adhoc promotion made in thecadre of HSG I, Fresh adhoc promotion in HSGI & Filling up of resultant chain vacancies byadhoc promotions.
(DG (P) No. 4-16/2002-SPB II dt. 01.05.2009)
(10) Enhancing the grant in aid to Postal Recreationclubs
(DG (P) No. 9-2/2008-wel & Sports dt.
27.10.2008)
(11) Clarification on Fixation of Pay - Revised option
- Time limit extended to Postal employees.
9BHARTIYA POST AUGUST, 2009
(DG (P) No. 4-4/2008-PCC dt. 20/5/09)
VERIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP
Consequent upon the Hon'ble Madras High
court orders, the department has ordered for a fresh
re-verification of membership and directed to submit
the declaration forms before 15.05.2009. The CHQ has
issued special circulars to branches in order to motivate
them in enrolment of more members. The issue of
Bhartiya Post contained more matters about the glory
of our union & Federation. In anticipation of approval of
the working committee, the General Secretary has
announced that awards will be distributed to two or
three best branches from each circle appreciating their
services in the enrolment of more membership in the
next All India Conference. This CWC may ratify this
decision and further work out the modalities and norms
for deciding the best branches from each circle. We
are receiving reports that many branches have
performed very well in the current verification.
This CWC records its deep appreciations to
all those branches and further fervently request to
improve further in the days to come.
In the mean while, the Hon'ble High Court of Rajasthan
of Jodhpur has granted stay for the finalization of
membership verification process in the S. B. Civil writ
petition No. 50 37/2009 filed by the Circle Secretary,
Group 'C' Bhartiya Union, Rajasthan Circle on the plea
that the verification notification had been served to him
just short of three days to the last date for submission
of membership declaration.
Another writ petition was filed in the Hon'ble
High Court of Patna by the Secretary General, BPEF
demanding to withdraw the provisional recognition
granted to NFPE & FNPO. The Federation, being the
respondent is defending the case in the court.
Since from the introduction of verification ofmembership under RSA Rules 1993, the process hasbeen scuttled by some one who could not attain theminimum percentage as required by the rules.Similarly, the Supervisor Association is enjoying theunintended benefit due to the court stay granted byHon'ble Delhi High Court in which our CHQ has alreadyimpleaded.
There is no certainty about the currentverification also and even in the event of another re-verification, our leaders at the grass root levels shouldbe ready to venture again in order to increase moremembership and galvanize the movement by theirfrequent personal contacts and communications withthe membership and staff.
The CHQ has not received any complaintsabout the denial of membership except from four
divisions in Tamilnadu Circle. This should be reviewed.
BHARTIYA POST
We are sincerely trying our best to improve
the contents of the Bhartiya Post and to enroll more
subscribers. Despite our efforts to allot more pages
for Hindi matters, we could not fulfill our desire due to
non-availability of good translators. However, we are
publishing at least two to three pages regularly in Hindi
in order to penetrate the CHQ messages to the
heartland of India.
Despite our requests, we are still printing only
about 5000 copies every month even though we are
having membership to the extent of 70,000. Among
all circles, West Bengal ranks number one in indenting
more copies of journal around 1000 and also remitting
dues properly. There is a good improvement in A. P.
Circle. In respect of other circles, we seek the
cooperation of all Circle Secretaries to instruct all the
Divisional Secretaries to obtain 15 copies at least and
supply to all office bearers as per the constitutional
provisions of our union.
More than 85% branches are indenting single
copy and this CWC may discuss and cause directions
to branches to indent more copies of Bhartiya Post in
future. Otherwise, the activities of our CHQ and our
union will not reach the rank and file membership who
are the pillars of this organization.
AMENDED CONSTITUTION & TRADE
UNION RULINGS
To mark the occasion of this CWC meeting,
the CHQ is releasing the Book of 'Union Constitution
amended in the last All India conference which also
contains an exhaustive compilation of Trade Union
Rulings. Com. R. Sivannarayana, AGS has assisted
in proof corrections and we did our best to release the
book with more accuracy.
VENTURE
The 2000 copies printed during the Allahabad
CWC were sold out and the CHQ was gained around
Rs.15000/- to 20000/- due to that publication.
After the Sixth CPC, the book requires revision and
many more valuable orders are also to be incorporated.
We may try to update the Venture shortly and release
the Second Edition if the CWC permits.
TARAPADA BHAWAN
Now, many visiting Comrades from various
divisions are staying at Tarapada Bhawan for the
minimum service charge of Rs.5/- per head per day.
We have provided cots, beds, bed sheets and other
required items in the Tarapada Bhawan.
If more comrades visit the Tarapada Bhawan,
we can improve better amenities and also revise the
10BHARTIYA POST AUGUST, 2009
Service charges which could cater to the maintenance
of the Electricity, Water bills etc.
DADA GHOSH BHAWAN
A portion of Dada Ghosh Bhawan building is
being occupied by us and there itself we are functioning
our CHQ.
The property was purchased in the name of
E3, NFPTE and it was transferred to NFPTE then.
However, it is seen that the property is registered and
remaining only in the name of E3, NFPTE. Even
though, our contribution towards purchase of the
building was around 17% among the total contribution,
we are not having any legal title of the properly.
Com. O.P. Gupta, Ex-Secretary General,
NFPTE offered his willingness on behalf of E3, to
regularize the occupation of our union by clearing the
accepted rent which was fixed as Rs.200/- per month
earlier in the Federal Executive at the time of com. A.
S. Rajan (Due as on 31.12.70was stated as 12362/-
& there after Rs.200/- per month) and by further fixing
rent between the occupants towards Taxes
Maintenance, etc and the rest of the amount will be
divided every year between the ownership.
He further asserted that on clearing the dues,
the E3 will arrange legal transfer of the property to the
extent of contributions we made at the time of purchase.
The CWC may discuss the issue
threadbare and decide the further course of action
in this regard.
STUDY TOUR TO GERMAN POST
The Department has earlier finalized a 17
member's team for a study tour to German post
including Six Staff side representatives from NFPE.
Subsequently, the department reduced the
delegation to nine members and allocating the
representation to NFPE 3; FNPO 3; IPO & IRM-2.
The Department unilaterally without consulting the
Federation and unions has picked up the names of
the General Secretaries of P3, P4 & R3 leaving the
Secretary General, NFPE under the three members
delegated to NFPE. The representation allotted to
unions under NFPE did not ref lect the rat io
maintained in the Departmental committees and
other meetings.
After d iscussions in the Federal
Secretar iat , the General Secretar ies have
boycotted the foreign tour as a token of protest
against th is uni lateral ism. NFPE has also
protested against the decision undermining the 5:2
ratio in staff side representation.
PARTICIPATION IN UNI APRO SEMINAR
On the invitation of Union Net work
International -Asia Pacific Regional organization (UNI-
ARPO), Com. K. V. Sridharan, General Secretary has
attended the Seminar on Posts & logistics at Bangkok
& Ayottaya as the representative of NFPE. The full
details about his participation and his observations
were furnished in the Bhartiya Post, July 2009 issue.
CONCLUSION
Comrades! With sincere devotion and
dedication, we have tried our best to settle the issues
brought to our notice. More than 80% of the individual
issues brought to our notice have been settled or
replied. However, we could not clinch any policy issue
during this period and we could see the total unilaterism
of the Department in taking decision ignoring the
service unions. This CWC should discuss and
introspect with self criticism so that if any mistake
found, it can be averted in the days to come.
Com. Somenath Mukherjee Deputy G. S. has
joined the CHQ on 01.03.09 and remained for two
months. Now Com. R. Sivannarayana, AGS, is under
Foreign Service and working at CHQ.
If there is any appreciation on the performance
of the CHQ, it is for the collective functioning and
wisdom of all the CHQ office bearers. If any
shortcoming is noticed, being the Chief Executive, I
borne the responsibility and correct it accordingly.
Comrades!
Let us work together!
Let us lead the movement for the betterment ofComrades!
Let us glorify the movement with our fulldevotion and dedication!
Let us March to the horizon with newdimension!!
With warm greetings,
Comradely yours,
(K. V. Sridharan)
General Secretary
Dated - 14.07.2009
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A. Contours of a Corporate Plan
The Corporate Plan of an organisation consists
of a number of business plans.
A business Plan involves:(i) A detailed plan, setting out objectives of business,
over a stated period 3, 5 or 10 years
(ii) Quantifying multiple objectives
(iii) Outlining the strategies and tactics for achieving the
objectives
(iv) Necessitated by a major change in policy
(v) Furnishing monthly cash flows and production figures
for at least 2 years, with diminishing detail in
subsequent years
(vi) Furnishing anticipated profit and loss account on
quarterly basis for first 2 years
B. Business ObjectivesVision: - A socially committed organization connecting
individuals and businesses.
Goal:1. Post within easy reach of all by year 2013-14.
2. To be a focal point for delivery of all social security
schemes of the State by the year 2011-12.
3. To be a self-sustaining organization by the year 2013-14.
4. To increase financial inclusion of the unbanked
population by at least 10% by the year 2013-14.
Objectives:1. To provide basic postal facilities, i.e., collection and
delivery of mails, within easy reach (1.5 kms) of all people
and businesses. This is to be achieved through opening
of more post offices, relocation of existing post offices,
giving out franchisees to individuals, shops, institutions,
self-help groups, etc. By March 2012, 3000 post offices
and 10,000 franchisee outlets are proposed to be
opened.
2. To : (i) seek out aggressively MOU with State / Central
Governments for delivery of all social security schemes
through post office by the year 2010-11; (ii) Computerize
and network all post offices by the year 2011-12 so that
information regarding delivery of social security schemes
can flow on real time basis.
3. To be a self-sustaining organization by:
(a) Increasing the growth in revenue from the existing
CAGR of 6% per annum to more than 12% per annum,
so as to more than double the revenue from the existing
Rs.5500 crore in the year 2007-08 to Rs.12,000 crores in
the year 2013-14. The increase in total revenue in the
year 2009-10 is targeted to be Rs.890 crores, Rs.1350 in
2010-11, Rs.1350 crores in 2011-12, Rs.1400 in 2012-
13 and Rs.1400 crores in 2013-14. The major
components of the increase in revenue are the following:
i) To increase the growth in traffic of mail volumes
from the existing declining and near stagnating state by
50 crores in the year 2009-10 and thereafter increase of
100 crores in each of the subsequent years 2010-11,
2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14. Thus the total mail volume
in the year 2013-14 would be approximately 1100 crores.
As the focus would be mainly on increasing the mail
volume through bulk mails such as financial statements
pertaining to credit cards, mobile services, insurance,
etc., the average revenue per article can be taken as at
least Rs.3/-. Consequently, the incremental revenue on
account of growth in mail volume would be Rs.150 crores
in the year 2009-10, and Rs.300 crores in each of the
subsequent years 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14.
ii) To increase the growth in traffic of registered
articles from the existing near stagnating state (20 crores)
by 10% so as to increase the traffic by 50% in five years
time. This would mean an incremental traffic of 2 crores in
each of the subsequent years, i.e., 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-
12, 2012-13, 2013-14 so that the total traffic in the year
2013-14 would be 30 crores. Consequently, the increase
in revenue would be Rs.50 crores in each of these years.
iii) To maintain the growth in traffic of Speed Post articles
at the existing 15% to 20% and continue to be a market
leader in express segment. The increase in revenue on
account of Speed Post is targeted to increase from the
existing Rs.455 crores by Rs.100 crores in 2009-10, and
by Rs.150 crores in each of the remaining years 2010-
11, 2011- 12, 2012 13, 2013-14. Consequently, the
revenue on account of Speed Post is projected to be
Rs.1155 crores in 2013-14.
iv) To have a focussed approach on parcel products
including ecommerce and logistics by devising
customized products including the facilities of tracking
the movement of these products. The revenue on account
of parcel products including e-commerce and logistics
is targeted to increase by Rs.100 crores in 2009-10, and
by Rs.200 crores in each of the remaining years 2010-
11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14. Consequently, the
revenue on account of parcel products including e-
commerce is projected to be Rs.940 crores in 2013-14.
v) To have a focussed approach on the global
business comprising of international mails, parcels and
financial remittances so as to generate an incremental
revenue of Rs.10 crores in 2009-10 and Rs.50 crores in
each of the years 2010-11, 2011-12 and Rs.100 crores in
each of the years 2012-13 and 2013-14. Consequently,
the revenue on account of global business is projected
to be Rs.310 crores in 2013-14.
vi) To increase the growth in traffic of financial remittance
from the existing near stagnating trend so as to more
than double the revenue from financial remittance in five
years time. The existing revenue on account of financial
remittances (Money Orders) is targeted to increase from
the existing amount of Rs. 375 crores by Rs.50 crores
in 2009-10 and Rs.100 crores in each of the remainingyears 2010- 11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14.
Consequently, the revenue on account of financial
ANNEXURE -I
DRAFT OUTLINE OF CORPORATE PLAN FOR INDIA POST
12BHARTIYA POST AUGUST, 2009
remittances including Money Orders is projected to be
Rs.825 crores in 2013-14.
vii) To increase the number of savings accounts of all
types by 1 - 1.5 crores additional accounts in each year
so as to increase the number of accounts from the existing
17.3 crore to 22 crore, i.e., an increase of 30% by 2011-
12. Assuming a modest increase in remuneration per
savings account, the increase in revenue on account of
Savings Bank is targeted at Rs.180 crores in 2009-10
and Rs.200 crores in each of the remaining years 2010-
11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14. Consequently, the
revenue on account of savings accounts is projected to
increase from the existing Rs.2170 crores to Rs.3150
crores in 2013-14.
viii) To increase the revenue on account of CashCertificates from the existing Rs.430 crores by Rs.50crores in each of the subsequent years 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 so as to achieve a targetof Rs.700 crores in 2013-14.ix) To increase the revenue on account of mutual funds byRs.50 crores in 2009-10 and Rs.100 crores in each ofthe remaining years 2010- 11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14. Consequently, the revenue on account of mutual fundsis projected to be Rs.450 crores in 2013-14.x) To increase the revenue on account of postal lifeinsurance and rural postal life insurance from the existingRs.200 crores in the year 2007- 08 by Rs.100 crores ineach of the subsequent years 2009-10, 2010- 11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 so as to achieve a target of Rs.700crores in the year 2013-14.xi) To increase the revenue on account of Retail Post/Business from the existing Rs.100 crores in the year2007-08 by Rs.50 crores in each of the years 2009-10,2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 so as to achieve atarget of Rs. 350 crores in the year 2013-14.
TABLE - 1Targeted Increase in Revenue Year-wise (in Rs. crores)
(b) Increasing Productivity: To Increase productivity
defined as revenue per employee from the current
productivity of Rs.1,10,000 to Rs.2,40,000 per employee
in the year 2013-14. No significant reduction in man power
is considered to support incremental revenues as
planned. Through productivity improvement initiatives,
Activity 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
Mails 150 300 300 300 300
Registered Articles 50 50 50 50 50
Speed Post 100 150 150 150 150
Parcel products including e-commerce
100 200 200 200 200
Global Business 10 50 50 100 100
Financial Remittances
50 100 100 100 100
Savings Bank 180 200 200 200 200
Cash Certificates 50 50 50 50 50
Mutual Funds 50 100 100 100 100
PLI/RPLI 100 100 100 100 100
Retail Post/ Business
50 50 50 50 50
Total 890 1350 1350 1400 1400
current manpower is to be redeployed where necessary
to support the revenue increase.
4. The financial inclusion of the unbanked population
especially in the rural areas will be increased through a
combination of opening of accounts in the post office
savings bank, financing of self-help groups by the post
office, and collaboration with banks, etc. Apart from the
objective of opening 5 crore additional savings accounts
of all types by 2011-12 as mentioned in para 3 (vii) above,
another 5 crore people in the rural areas is proposed to
be targeted by having tie-ups with self-help groups and
other financial institutions including banks.
Apart from setting out the objectives and
quantifying them and specifying strategies, a corporate
plan which is an aggregate of a business plan of each of
the products, also require furnishing of not only monthly
cash flows but also production figures for at least two years
with diminishing details in subsequent years. Moreover, a
corporate plan would also require an anticipated profit and
loss account on quarterly basis for first 2 years. This would
require accurate estimation of costs for each product based
on use of resources. As India Post handles a large number
of products and as yet there is no methodology of allocating
cost to each of the products separately, a business plan
showing a cash flow for each of the product line is,
therefore, presently not possible.
However, for some products such as Speed Post if it
is decided to outsource all the operations then we can have afairly accurate assessment of cost of running this service. Insuch a situation, we can have a business plan for Speed Post.
In order to have a proper corporate plan of theDepartment, it is essential to have a costing methodologywhich can attribute costs separately to each of the
products. One way of doing this is to follow an ActivityBased Costing (ABC). This in turn would requiremaintaining records of man hours consumed for each ofthe activities involved in delivering a product. To start with,it may not be possible to maintain such records on acensus basis. India Post can go in for a stratified random
sampling for this purpose so that the same can facilitateActivity Based Costing of the products. The remainingpart of the fixed cost which could not be possibly attributedto any of the products can be allocated to each of theproduct based on attributable cost method.
For the purpose of a corporate plan, presently at
best we can have revenue generation for major services/
expenditure of the Department year-wise. This can be the
nearest which can go to a cash flow which is an essential
component of a corporate plan (as also a business Plan).
Till such time a methodology is developed for allocating
costs to each of the Products separately, the format in which
the revenue generation/expenditure year wise can be
captured for the Department as a whole is indicated below:
TABLE-2 (To be based on actuals for 2008-09 andincremental revenue proposed in Table-1)
Corporate Plan indicating year-wise revenueGeneration for major services
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Product/Service 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
Postage realized in Cash for Ordinary Services
Postage realised through sale of postage stamps
Speed Post Business Post
Express Post
Commission on MO/IPO
Remuneration on Savings Bank
Remuneration of Savings Certificate
Other Receipts (other than PRC)
Total
Note: Other products can also be added.
TABLE-3
Corporate Plan indicating year-wise
Expenditure
Category of Expenditure
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
Pay & Allowances
Conveyance of Mails (Rail & Air)
Accounts & Audit
Maintenance of Assets
Pension
Stamps, Post Card, etc
Stationery & Forms printing, etc (excluding Pay & Allowances)
Net Expenditure
Total Revenue
Net Expenditure
Deficit/Surplus
On the above line, it is also possible to prepare a
corporate plan for major services for each Circle.
StrategyA different kind of a model is required to bring
the Post within easy reach of all by the year 2013-14.
Large-scale urbanisation, migration of labour force,
increasing emphasis on expansion of education sector
in terms of opening of new colleges and universities,
etc., would lead to a huge demand to provide basic
postal facilities to all these areas. The objective of
providing basic postal facilities within easy reach
(defined as within 1.5 km) cannot be achieved by
opening more post offices. The objective of opening of
post offices would be expensive and would go against
the other objective of financial self-sufficiency.
Accordingly, the strategy would be more on giving out
franchisees to individuals, shops, institutions, etc. This
would reduce the cost of achieving this objective,
besides bringing in additional revenue to the
Department.
India Post also needs to address the issue
relating to definition and cost of its Universal Service
Obligation through legislative enactments. Universal
Service Obligation can be defined as providing universal
access to basic postal facilities in all parts of the
country, including, tribal, hilly and remote areas, at
affordable prices. There can be either an activity
definition of USO or a product definition of USO. The
product definition focuses on the core letter product
that is delivered throughout the country at a uniform
rate, whereas the activity definition focuses on an
activity like delivery that the administration must provide
although it does so at a loss. As under USO, the service
is generally being provided at a loss, it is made good
by profits elsewhere. There is therefore a need to
measure the Cost of Universal Service (COUS) which
is required to be factored into pricing decisions. COUS
can be calculated either by the Net Avoided Cost
method (NAC) or by the Entry Pricing method (EP).
The KPMG in a study titled "Roadmap to
achieve financial self sufficiency" in December 2005
have suggested the following products/services to be
covered by India Post in its USO definition.
Apart from affordability, accessibility to postal
services is another criteria which can be measured
using several parameters like (a) accessibility to a
postal facility (b) accessibility to a collection facility
(c) frequency of delivery (d) frequency of collection.
The KPMG study has suggested the following criteria:
The estimate of USO compensation made by
M/s KPMG was Rs.668 crore for 2004-05. The USO
cost would need to be calculated every year to account
for the annual changes in the cost of manpower and
infrastructure deployed to fulfil USO.
Product/Service Limit for USO
Postcard/Letter Card/Letter/Packets
2 KG
Parcels 20 KG
Blind literature 7 KG
Newspapers 30 KG
Registration NA
Acknowledgement NA
International reply coupons NA
Money Orders Rs.5000
Criterion Value Density of Postal Facility Urban – density of PO could be one
per 3.22 sq. km Rural – one per 5333 persons
Density of Collection facility
A fixed/moveable facility at a designated location open for pre-decided number of hours where unaccounted USO products will be collected by representative of all India Post.
Frequency of Delivery Once every day, six times a week
Frequency of Collection Once every day, sic times a week
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The funding of USO could be from: (i)
Government funding--- the government is responsible
for funding any deficit incurred in operation of universal
postal services;(ii) Industry funding-- in this model,
other postal players pay a fee for the operation of
universal postal services by the public postal
operator;(iii) Reserved price area-- a specific area of
service reserved for the universal service provider so
that revenues from reserved area help in financing the
universal postal services. The reserved service area
must be clearly defined on the basis of three elements:
(a) class of service (b) item weight (c) price protection
for reserved services.
These are issues which need to be given a
legal basis by having them incorporated in the Indian
Post Office Act.
To be a self sustaining organisation
(a) DOP at present is having deficits in its financial
accounts owing to high level of operational cost. The
high levels of expenditure outweigh the revenue earned
from various sources. There is a need to achieve
financial self-sufficiency through alternative/new means
of raising revenue and pruning of cost through induction
of technology and skill upgradation of the workforce.
TABLE-4
Financial Performance of India Post in recent years
(Rs. In Crore)
Years 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Total Revenue Receipts
4009.70 4256.93 4431.85 5023.49 5322.44 5494.90
Total Expenditure 5374.05 5632.15 5813.69 6233.37 6571.96 6957.47
Deficit(-)/ Surplus (+)
-1364.35 -1375.22 -1381.84 -1209.88 -1249.52 -1462.57
Deficit as a % of Expenditure
25.39 24.42 23.77 19.41 19.01 18.07
The average growth rate of revenue receipts
and expenditure of India Post from 2002-03 to 2007-
08 has been to the tune of 7.4% and 5.3% respectively.
There are several triggers for revenue growth
in the medium term, as mentioned below:
l Sustained high economic growth to be
accompanied by increase in mail volume traffic.
l Growth of the service sector of more than 10%
with 'trade, hotels, transport and communication'
services growing at 12.1% during 2007-08.
l Growth in revenue from premium products at
more than 30%.
l Huge potential for e-commerce market.
l Growth in money transfer services.
l Insurance penetration in the rural areas.
l Growth in parcel/logistics posts.
l Commercial exploitation of land bank.
l Delivery of social security schemes like
NREGS, Old Age Pension, etc.
On the other hand, India Post would resort to
cost cutting in operations through use of latest
technology, computer networking, skill upgradation and
manpower rationalisation.
There is a downside risk associated with the
anticipated revenue growth, i.e., possible losses of
assured remuneration from SB/CC operation as most
state governments are revenue surplus because of the
12th Finance Commission award and various fiscal
reforms.
Assuming a growth of 12% in revenue receipts
and 6% in expenditure together with increase in
salaries of 6th Pay Commission report on salaries and
pension during 2008-09 as a result of the
implementation of the 6th Pay Commission Report,
the projections for Revenue and Expenditure in the
next five years would be:TABLE - 5
Projections (Rs. In Crore)
Years 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
Total Revenue Receipts
6100 6990 8340 9690 11090 12490
Total Expenditure 10115 11850 10650 11200 11700 12200
Deficit (-)/ Surplus (+)
-4015 -4860 -2310 -1510 -610 290
Note: Proposed expenditure in 2010-11 is less than
2009-10 because expenditure in 2009-10 would include
60% arrears of 6th Pay Commission.
To increase revenue, the business strategy
should focus on the following:
1. Ordinary Mail volume
2. Express Market particularly Speed Post
3. Parcels particularly e-commerce
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4. Financial remittances
5. More Savings Bank Accounts
6. Insurance Business
Focus on increasing ordinary mail volume/
Express segment:
(i) The high growth in the Indian economy will help in
increasing the mail volume. Two areas which can
provide huge growth in this respect are (a) the bill
segment; and (b) packets; particularly for the B2C and
B2B segments.
(ii) Express products/services like the Speed Post is a
source of huge volume growth as well as a potential source
of revenue. India Post needs to focus on this segment
for achieving its objectives of financial self-sufficiency.
TABLE-6
Trend of actual growth in mail volume (2004-05 to 2007-08) together with projections
for the period 2008-09 to 2013-14
Years 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
Unregistered Mail
714.61 649.21 645.98 649.21 652.46 685.08 787.84 906.02 1000 1100
Registered Mail
21.42 20.85 21.73 21.95 22.17 22.83 25.57 28.64 29.25 30
Speed Post 9.59 10.86 12.86 14.79 17.75 21.30 26.62 33.27 37.00 40
Total Mail Traffic
745.62 680.92 680.57 685.95 692.38 729.21 840.03 967.93 1066.25 1170
(Rs. In Crore)
To achieve the projected growth it would
require: (a) improving the quality of service by
streamlining operations, and (b) working with
stakeholders to increase the mail flow through the India
Post system.
Quality of Service: The customer should be
considered the most valuable element in the business
plan for individual postal products. Ensuring timely and
quality service to customers is the prerequisite for
retaining the present market share of the India Post
and also for expanding it. For this, certain service
standards have to be fixed and monitoring of delivery
has to be ensured. Networked hand-held digital devices
could be developed to be carried by Postmen/Postal
staff to enable not only delivery of articles and intimation
of their status in real time, but also for booking of articles
and offering other services like accepting deposits,
bill payments, etc. A policy of allotting exclusive pin
codes to bulk mailers could also be followed which
will increase the customer base in addition to cutting
cost for DOP.
India Post has adopted a Citizen's Charter to
serve as a guideline charter for the post offices across
the country to formulise and state India Post's
commitment towards improvement of services with the
customer focus. The delivery norms are as under:
Similarly, the norms for Premimum services would be:
Mail Destination Date of Delivery
Within City/town/district Within 2 days after day of posting
Inter-metro Within 2 days after day of Posting
Within state Within 3 days after day of Posting
Inter-State capital Within 3 days after day of Posting
Inter-State Within 5 days after day of Posting
Type of Service Day of Delivery
Speed Post 1-3 days depending upon distance/destination
Express Post 2-4 days depending upon destination
e-post 1 day between e-post centres
Induction of Technology/Automation: The need for
large scale technology induction and automation is
required not only to cut cost but also to improve the
quality of service. Towards this goal, India Post has
already started setting up the Mail Business Centres
(MBCs) as a key component for mail management.
The MBCs are envisaged as frontline business wings
of India Post offering one stop solution for varied mailing
needs of the customers, undertaking the task of
collection, processing and delivery of bulk mail. The
results are already visible in 2006-07. The unregistered
mail has declined only marginally by 0.5% while the
registered mail has, in fact, gone up by 4.2%. For
faster mail movement and improved quality of service,
Automated Mail Processing Centres (AMPCs) are also
being set up.
Parcels/LogisticsParcel and Logistics Post are expected to be
the major sources of revenue in the coming years.
Major parcel hubs will be provided with automatic
parcel sorting systems, RFID systems, fork lifts, etc.
There is a need to focus on the supply chain
management by providing distribution channels,
inventory management, packaging services,
warehousing, transportation and time-definite
programmes. Special aircrafts for postal mail has also
become operational in the North East and will very
soon be utilised in other parts of the country.
Utilising the e-commerce potential: Once the
networking of post offices is completed, India Post
can start various online services.
Financial ServicesThis includes a comprehensive gamut of
services including postal saving banks, provision of
credit, selling of insurance products, etc. India Post
can also provide such financial services on behalf of
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other public/ private service providers leveraging its vast
network. A process re-engineering of POSB operations
is required including counter operations, back office
operations, accounting and audit trail.
India Post can play an effective role in the Government
of India's overall objective of ensuring inclusive growth
in the country by granting credit to self help groups
(SHGs) by utilising its vast network.
Money transfer can be an important
component of the financial service and the scope of
instant Money Order (iMO)/electronic Money Order
(eMO) can be extended by tying up with international
payment gateways. India Post can also retail foreign
exchange to individual resident Indians going abroad.
With increasing monetisation of Indian economy, there
is a huge potential in the money remittance market.
In fact, several agencies have come in the market with
innovative products to facilitate the remittances. Money
remittance market of India Post which is at about
Rs.8000 crores is nothing compared to money
remittance market of China Post which is about
Rs.1,50,000 crores. Further, with increasing penetration
of telecom network through mobile technology, India
Post would need to use the mobile technology for
facilitating financial remittances. The combination of
new products and improvement in the quality with
technology as an enabler can help in doubling the
financial earnings, besides significantly cutting the cost
of operations.
Tech-savvy Workforce: Almost 90% of the
expenditure incurred by DOP is on salaries andpensions. This implies that DOP is heavily dependenton its workforce for delivering results. Hence, it isimperative to impart computer training and other skill
upgradation courses to the workers and officers ofvarious levels so that they can utilise the latesttechnology being inducted by the Department forimproving the quality of its service and for cutting cost.Insurance
Extending Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI)
services particularly to the small and marginal farmerswho constitute more than 80% of the farmingcommunity would also be a great service to the nationapart from bringing additional source of income.Upscaling of rural insurance is a distinct possibilityand can be a major contributor in achieving financial
self-sufficiency of the Department.Retailing
There is a tremendous scope of leveragingthe postal network in respect of retail/counter servicesparticularly in the rural areas. The retailing would alsocover distribution of applications forms for mutual funds/
bonds, etc. However, the post offices must be
adequately equipped with modern technology including
computers specially for operating the NREGS of the
govt of India.
Global Foothold The rapid growth of the Indian
economy and its increasing integration with the
international market is giving rise to new opportunities.
As part of the GATS agreement under the WTO,
various services are required to be opened up by the
member countries for each other's entry. The postal
sector particularly the express services and financial
services would provide a great opportunity to India Post
to penetrate the markets of other countries particularly
in the less developed economies (LDCs). India Post
can also tie up with the postal administrations of other
countries to partner in business ventures by leveraging
the strength of India Post, for example, in opening up
sorting office, retail outlets, logistics and hybrid mail
products, international money transfer, etc.
Estates ManagementInvestment will be required to provide functionally
useful modern space for the post office operations,
improve the general ambience and aesthetics of postal
buildings and provide convenient, modern facilities and
amenities to customers. It is necessary to design
buildings to reflect the brand image of India Post, which
needs to be evolved. DOP has already started the process
for setting up a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for
management of Postal Estates for the purpose of optimal
utilisation of postal land.
Customised solutionsThe customers particularly the large corporate
ones prefer innovative products and customised
services. For this, there is a need to develop marketresearch centres, innovation centres, etc., for carryingout academic research and for creation of a knowledgebank; for developing a market intelligence system to
increase brand visibility; become media savvy includingpreparation of a media plan; to attract customers tothe post offices through promotional offers andincentives. Air cargo solutions can also be planned forlarge customers.Policy Issues
India Post may need to restructure itself in away which would enable it to compete and exploit theopportunities in the market. This may necessitatesetting up subsidiaries and joint ventures on priority.Through joint ventures and contracts, India Post canmove aggressively into banking services of all kinds
and may also consider setting up of its own bankingoperation. Bulk of revenue can come from the bankingventures as in case of Brazil. Further, life insurancesales could be a good business venture for India Post.It can target farmers, low income urban residents andmigrant workers. The Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI)
which started in 1995, may be further strengthened, if
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need be, by setting up a company.
Survival of an organization in a competitive
environment requires a level playing field. This kind of
level playing field is lacking in case of India Post. It is
having a USO burden which is not being shared by
other private service providers. There may be a case
for setting up a USO fund, as has been done in the
telecommunication sector. In the interest of long term
sustainability of any solution, there could be a need
for an independent agency which would decide on the
cost of USO and the amount to be contributed by
different postal operators towards the USO fund for
financing the USO. All these are issues of vital concern
which may have to be addressed through legislative
enactments.
As a pricing policy, India Post can operate
either on a variable cost and/or on a cost plus principle
both of which would contribute in decreasing its deficits.
However, this would require a change in methodology
of costing based on accurate estimation of costs. ABC
method of costing can be considered which may
require maintaining the relevant data.
Prices also need to be fixed on market
considerations. This would require estimates of
demand functions together with demand elasticities.
Regular market surveys to have a good idea of market
structure and market share of competitors for the
different products and services may be required.
Differential pricing may also be resorted to especially
with lower tariffs for local metros and big urban areas,
as is being offered by the competitors. This is also
because factors like postal density and other variables
such as grouping index (vertical concentration of
houses) reduce the cost of delivery substantially.
Access pricing as an option for offering the last mile
segment to its competitors can also be considered,
as this can bring in substantial additional revenue to
the Department.
There is, therefore, a need for product analysis
based on cash flow. Strategies directed towards
improving the quality of the service, reducing the cost
of operation, and having a proper pricing policy is
required. A comprehensive Corporate Plan besides
addressing the above issues would also require a re-
look at the structure of the organization.
(K. V. Sridharan)General Secretary
POST OFFICES TO SELL MOVIE TICKETS & FARM INSURANCEINDIAN Post, which has now ventured into new
business areas, will sell wide range of products from
movie tickets in urban areas to agriculture insurance
in the rural markets through its network.
The world's largest postal service is also
considering launching agriculture insurance in parts
of the country through its wide network of 1.50 lakh
post offices.
On Saturday, Indian Post announced the
launch of new service to book air, train and bus tickets
in Gujarat Circle. Earlier, Indian Post rolled out similar
services in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
"Indian Post has revolutionised the way it used
to function before. We are considering offering
agriculture insurance in rural markets through our
network. We are also exploring possibilities to sell movie
tickets through select post offices in urban areas," said
chief postmaster general of Gujarat Circle Karuna Pillai.
Indian Post is in talks with Agricultural
Insurance Company of India (AICI). Earlier, AICI and
Indian Post had launched agriculture insurance
services in parts of Karnataka.
Commenting on Gujarat Circle activities, Ms
Pillai said, "We intend to increase our revenues form
the activities other than traditional postal services to
Rs 150 crore during the current fiscal. During the
last financial year, we garnered close to Rs 125 Crore
from the activities such as selling aloe vera products,
passport form, gold coins among others."
She was talking on the sidelines of launch of
Genie Ease Ticket, bookings for travel though bus,
train and air. Genie Ease Ticket service is already
available in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
It is learnt that the Indian Post is in talks to
offer insurance products in rural markets. Talking
about the future plans for Indian Post's partner for
Genie Ease Ticket, ARMI-Solutions Chairman Usman
Fayaz siad, "Our modest start in South Indian post
offices for ticket bookings have generated
enthusiastic response from the customers. We have
not only increased our presence in number of post
offices but also soon launching similar services in
Andhra Pradesh. We will also offer tailor made services
such as charter buses and package trips in state
like Gujarat where people travel more often with
families and in groups, "Mr Fayaz added that ARM I-
Solutions enjoy relations with the theatres across the
nation through its sister concern UFO Moviez and it
is working on modalities to sell movie tickets through
post office network in near future. UFO Moviez offer
digital cinema services to close to 1,700 theatres.
[Economic Time : July, 2009]
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Letter No.: P/2-19/Kovilpatti Dated - 16.06.2009 addressed
to the Secretary, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New
Delhi - 110001
lllll Memorandum on Staff Problems of KovilpattiDivision in Tamilnadu Circle - reg.
The copy of the memorandum submitted by all
the divisional unions on the pending problems and also
about the unhelpful attitude of the staff SSPOs in resolving
the problems etc is enclosed herewith for appropriate
action.
The memorandum itself is self explanatory. As
there is no recognition extended till now to the Circle Union
of Tamilnadu Circle, the CHQ is perforced to take up the
issues for your immediate intervention and for settlement.
Letter No.: P/2-3/Madhubani Dated - 19.06.2009
addressed to Shri. R. K. Singh, Member (P), Department
of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001
lllll Undue delay in disposing appeal - case of Sri.
Vijay Narayan Dutta, Ex-SPM, Sakri in Madhubani
Division, Bihar Circle
Ref: This Union letter of even no. dt. 17.12.2008
Apropos reference, I am perforced to bring to
your kind notice that the appeal preferred by the abovesaid
official has not yet been disposed in the Muzaffarpur North
region.
The abovesaid official has been awarded with
an inoperative punishment of debarring his promotion
for six months in the month of April 2008 even though he
was due for retirement on 31.09.08. The punishment was
awarded with the intention to prevent the senior official in
getting his due promotion before his retirement.
The appeal is pending over one year. Due to
non posting of regular DPS in the region, many such
appeals are pending years together.
It is therefore requested to cause immediate
action to dispose the appeal at the earliest.
Letter No.: P/2-1/Ongole Dated - 25.06.2009 addressed
to the Secretary, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan New
Delhi - 110001
lllll Non drawal of transport allowance while onleave/deputation c/o Ongole Division in A.P. Circle.
It is brought to our notice that by applying the
earlier orders on Transport Allowance which was
exclusive, the transport allowance is not being drawn to
the officials working in Ongole division.
The present Transport Allowance is the element
of consuming the CCA and as such the deduction in the
transport allowance during leave or on deputation will
result in denial of the element of earlier CCA.
It is requested to cause necessary clarifications
in this regard to draw the Transport Allowance in full during
the period of leave and deputation.
Letter No.: P/2-19/Chennai Central Dated - 02.07.2009
addressed to Ms. Radhika Doraiswamy, Secretary,
LETTERS TO DEPARTMENTDepartment of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001
lllll Attempt to leave the culprit Agent defraudedLakhs of Money in MIS, RD & SAS Accounts & making
the innocents as scapegoats under contributory
factors - case of Chennai Central Division in Tamilnadu
Circle - request intervention.
It is brought to our notice that one SAS agent Sri.
V. Balsubramanian who is the son of the former APMG,
Circle office, Chennai Sri. Venkataraman attached to
Nungambakkam High Road PO either by forging the
signatures of the depositors or obtaining their signatures
in closure applications has committed frauds to the tune
of lakhs of rupees.
The modus operandi, as stated, that he forged
the signatures of the depositors and acted as messenger
in most of the withdrawals. Eventhough, the divisional
administration has filed a case against him with the CBI,
no serious efforts had so far been taken to book the culprit
and recover the amount from him.
Whereas the present SSPOs, Chennai Central
is attempting to fix responsibilities on almost all PAS
working in SB branch of T. Nagar HO on one pretext or the
other in order to recover the amount under contributory
factors.
There was no violation of rules and there was
no difference in the signature available in the SB 3 with
that of in the withdrawal form and the Agent was acted as
Messenger which is permitted as per the rules. However
all the PAs have been tortured in recent days.
Above all, the SSPOs Chennai Central Division
has ordered to withhold the 60 % pay commission arrears
& Bonus for 2008-09 which was not yet released by the
Department so far from 24 innocent officials vide his letter
dated 22.06.2009 duly stating them as co-offenders of
the said fraud even without issuing a memo or observing
any procedures under disciplinary rules.
This is nothing but excessive and to protect the
interest of the culprit who was the son of the ex-officer of
the department. Instead of pursuing the case vigorously
with the CBI for early prosecution of the guilty and recover
the loss sustained to the department, the SSPOs is
causing unwarranted arbitrary and unethic orders of
withholding the Pay Commission arrears which causes
a serious concern.
It is pertinent to mention that all the 24 officials
identified as co-offenders by the SSPOs are having
unblemished service and they are due for their ACP
promotions. The action will mar their promotion aspects
besides the innocents should not be made as
scapegoats while allowing the culprit scar free.
It is therefore requested to intervene and render
justice to the aggrieved officials by expunging the
impugned orders of with holding payment of Pay
Commission arrears and by expedity the CBI case to
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book the culprit at the earliest.
A line in reply about the action taken is highly
solicited.
Letter No.: P/2-6/Ahmedabad City Dated - 02.07.2009
addressed to Sri. A. K. Sharma, DDG (Establishment),
Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001
lllll Bifurcation of Ahmedabad City Division -
regarding
Consequent upon the discussion and decision
of the RJCM, Gujarat Circle, the Chief PMG has forwarded
a proposal for bifurcation of the present Ahmedabad City
Division in to two namely viz. Ahmedabad East and
Ahmedabad West Division.
There is full justification for the bifurcation of the
present division and it will be most purposeful for the
better and effective administration of the division.
It is requested to consider and expedite sanction
to the proposal at the earliest.
Letter No.: P/2-22/West Bengal Dated - 02.07.2009
addressed to Sri. R. K. Singh, Member (P), Department of
Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001
lllll Arbitrary return of promotees candidates
deputed for induction training by PTC, Dharbhanga -
Case of West Bengal.It is dismayed to note that 48 postmen & Group
'D' promotees of West Bengal Circle who have been
relieved for imparting in service training at the
Dharbhanga Postal Training Centre from 01.07.09 have
been returned on the after noon of 01.07.09 stating that
the Directorate has stopped inservice training for the
promotees and only the training for project Arrow will be
imparted.
All the departmental Candidates passed the
LGO exam are forced to return from PTC to their respective
divisions by the PTC and the reason for such arbitrary
return is stated that it is due to the Directorate orders. It
causes a concern. At least they would have been imparted
with in the service training locally in West Bengal Circle
since it affects their seniority, promotions etc in the postal
Assistant cadre.
It is further wish to record our resentment over
the episode that the training for project arrow would have
been imparted without returning the candidates by the
PTC Dharbhanga.
It is requested to enquire the happenings and
cause orders to impart training to the candidates locally
in their circles and provide them the opportunity to join in
the promoted posts.
Letter No.: P/2-20/Saharanpur Dated - 02.07.2009
addressed to Sri. Subhash Chander, Director (SR),
Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001
lllll Verification of membership - case of
Saharanpur division
Despite clear instructions in the Directorate letter
no. 13/4/2007 SR dt. 07.04.2009 that the recovery of
subscription will continue to be made in favour of AIAPS
(GL) on the basis of old authorization even after
31.05.2009, the SSPOs, Saharanpur has obtained fresh
declaration of membership for the said association and
entertained.
In fact, there is no branch or membership existed
for their association till last verification and the SSPOs
has accepted the list submitted by some who have left
the other organisations in the month of Dec'2007 and
formed a branch. The DDO has started recovery of
subscription to the said union from the month of Dec'07
violating the orders on the subject.
This is against to the spirit of verification process.
Since the abovesaid association has not joined the
verification process and simply kept it outside with the
court order to keep its status quo, entertainment of new
membership and formation of new branch is illegal. The
action of the SSPOs Saharanpur is nothing but on undue
favoritism extended to some individuals.
It is therefore requested to cause necessary
instructions not to entertain the declaration forms
submitted by the unions other than those who are
participating in the verification process.
A line in reply about the action taken is highly
appreciated.
Letter No.: P/2-22/Purulia Dated - 02.07.2009 addressed
to Sri. Salim Hauq, DDG (P), Department of Posts, Dak
Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001
Non grant of notional LSG promotion - case of
Purulia division in West Bengal Circle
It is brought to our notice that despite crystal
clear orders from the Directorate with regard to grant of
notional promotion to LSG vide letter dt. 12.11.02, the
notional promotions to LSG had not been accorded yet
since 1985 in Purulia division. There are more than 11
LSG vacancies are unfilled up due to non exercise of this
process by the Circle office.
In the meantime, the Circle office is proposing
to accord LSG promotions since 2006 on Circle basis
and if the anomaly is not settled in case of Purulia division,
the seniors of the division will be deprived of their due
promotions.
It is therefore requested to cause necessary
orders to finalize the grant of notional LSG promotion in
case of Purulia division before completing the process of
LSG promotions from 2006.
A line in reply about the action taken is highly
solicited.
Letter No.: P/2-19/Ranipet Dated - 07.07.2009 addressed
the Postmaster General, Chennai City region, Chennai -
600002
Dequarterisation of Arcot P.O in Arkonam
Division.
It is brought to our notice that the after the shifting
of the PO to the new rented building, the accommodation
is totally insufficient and due to the same, the portion
mentioned for SPM's Quarters has been fully utilized for
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the office where the staff strength is above 20.
Further there is one lavatory available in the
stated quarters portion and it is totally being used by the
staff. There are no rooms or required accommodation
available for the SPM's Quarters. The demand of
dequarterisation is yet to be finalised.
It is therefore requested to kindly consider the
case and cause orders for dequarterisation of the same
with retrospective effect.
Letter No.: P/2-5/New Delhi South West Dated - 07.07.2009
addressed to the Secretary, Department of Posts, Dak
Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001
Irregular application of Benchmarks in TBOP
promotion - Case of New Delhi South West Division.
It is brought to our notice that the SSPOs, New
Delhi South West Division, while according TBOP
promotion to the officials, has left out two officials from
the list stating that they got three average ACRs out of five
entries.
It is the accepted fact that the TBOP is not a
selection post and is being granted based on completion
of Service as per the agreement reached between the
staff side and the department. Application of bench mark
will not arise in the case of TBOP promotion. This is
arbitrary, unjust and against to the orders on the subject.
It is therefore request to cause instructions to
accord TBOP promotions to the two left out officials at the
earliest.
Letter No.: P/4-3/Recruitment Dated - 07.07.2009
addressed to the Secretary, Department of Posts, Dak
Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001
Immediate filing up of vacant posts - requested
to withdraw the instruction not to fill up posts until
revised recruitment rules are finalized.
It is brought to our notice that due to the
instructions of the Department that no process of
recruitment be made till the completion of fresh
recruitment rules, issued two months back, many circle
heads have stopped the recruitment process.
Resultantly, the process to fill up the vacancies
already earmarked under the ADR plan 2008 has not yet
been take off. Similarly, it will further delay the recruitment
process if that orders has not been withdrawn.
It is therefore requested to cause instructions to
fill up the vacant posts at the earliest as the per the existing
recruitment rules in order to avoid unwarranted delay in
filling up the vacant posts under the existing acute
shortage.
A line in reply about the action taken is highly
solicited.
Letter No.: P/1-3/Constitution Amendments Dated -
13.07.2009 addressed to Sri Subhash Chander, Director
(SR), Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi -
110001
Amendment to Union constitution - case of
AIPEU Group 'C' Union - provision of enrolment of new
membership - reg.
Ref: - Yr. letter no. 15-1/2004-SR. dt. 14.03.2009
Apropos reference, the amendment under Article
41(vi) providing enrolment of new members in between
the period of submission of declaration forms was made
based on the Directorate orders containing in letter No.
13-14/96-SR (Vol III) dt. 05.01.98, the copy of which is
enclosed for your ready reference.
It is requested to reconsider the decision and
approve the amendment as per the earlier decision taken
after consulting with the nodal ministry on the subject
enabling the unions to enroll new members at any time.
Letter No.: P/2-13/Pune City West Dated - 13.07.2009
addressed to Ms. Radhika Doraisamy, Secretary,
Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001
Harassment on women employees unleashed
by Sri. Jose Kokanoor, SSPOs, Pune City West Division.
Ref: - This Union letter of even no. dt. 11.04.09.Apropos reference, it is constrained to note that
no action has so far been initiated to enquire the compliant
and the SSPOs is still continuing the harassment.
Our letter dt. 11.04.09 which contains full details
of the case to again enclosed herewith for your ready
reference.
It is requested to cause immediate action and
arrest the menace at once.
Letter No.: P/2-13/Goa Dated - 13.07.2009 addressed to
the Secretary, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan New
Delhi - 110001
Problems of Goa division, Maharashtra CircleRef: - This union letter of even No. dt. 20.03.09
Apropos reference, it is constrained to note that
the neither the letter under reference is acknowledged
not replied so far. The problems remain static and the in
ordinated delay in settling the problems at R. O is causing
concern.
The following cases are till pending at R.O.which exhibits the inordinated delay in disposing thegrievances of staff.(i) Foundation of Proposed GPO at EDC Complex
Panaji - project is pending for last 18 years(ii) Outskirt triangular are of Margao Post office shall
be protected by building compound wall andreplacement of the door on the back side of thebuilding - Still pending at RO.
(iii) Pernem S.O required to be given states of MDG P.O- The proposal is pending over years
(iv) Non filling up of residual vacancies. - The Proposalis still pending at R.O
(v) Deputation of staff from H.O to R.O without followingthe guidelines. - The unbearable shortage of staffin Goa division is causing concern.
(vi) Non filling up of 11 LSG Posts in Goa Dn. - Ordersfrom RO awaited.
It is requested to kindly look into the matter and
cause necessary instructions to settle the issues without
any further delay.
21BHARTIYA POST AUGUST, 2009
Respected Sir,
The Postal employees welcome your re-
assuming the Charge of Ministry of Communications
& IT. The Postal Joint Council of Action comprising
the two recognised Federations viz., the National
Federation of Postal Employees and the Federation
of National Postal Organisations has no other option
but to submit this Memorandum after holding a massive
demonstration of Postal Employees since some issues
contained in this Memorandum are burning issues and
require the Honourable Minister's immediate
intervention. We submit this Memorandum for your
kind consideration and favourable action:
1. Immediate implementation of GDSCommittee Recommendations:
The wage recommendations for three lakhs
of Gramin Dak Sewaks [GDS] were submitted by the
Nataraja Murti Committee in October 2008. Another
Committee headed by Shri. Gopinath had gone into
the recommendations and submitted its report in the
month of January 2009. The delay caused in
submission of its report by the GDS Committee and
in processing the recommendations for approval had
resulted in non-implementation before General
Elections. The final proposals of the Department of
Posts submitted to the Finance Ministry unfortunately
did not apparently correct the glaring mistakes found
in the recommendations and report of both the above
Committees, viz., the Prorata comparative wages with
the corresponding Mail Overseer and Postmen pay
scales. The historical parity maintained by various
earlier Committees on this matter has been
unfortunately ignored by all. This will be the greatest
injustice to the GDS. The delay in implementation and
the denial of even the existing prorata wages are causing
total unrest and discontentment amongst the
employees. Moreover we would like to seek your
intervention to ensure total payment of arrears in one
instalment instead of two instalments as like regular
employees because already one year delay has
happened in the case of GDS. Immediate action for
approval by the Cabinet with appropriate improvement
in the proposals to maintain existing prorata comparative
wages is possible only on your kind intervention.
2. Discrimination against the GDS on BonusCeiling:
There was never any difference between the
MEMORANDUM SUBMITTED TO THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF
COMMUNICATIONS & IT / HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR
COMMUNICATIONS & IT ON 3.7.2009 BY THE POSTAL JCA OF NFPE & FNPO
regular employees and the GDS on the matter of bonus
quantum ceiling payable under the Productivity Linked
Bonus formula, in which the work hours of the GDS
are being converted into departmental one. For the
first time, the Department of Posts issued a clarification
that the bonus ceiling announced by the Government
through an amendment to the Bonus Act is not
applicable to the three lakhs of Gramin Dak Sewaks.
There was an indefinite hunger fast against this
discrimination and thereafter this negative order was
superseeded by another order. But again the
Department of Posts issued a clarification and restored
the discrimination it had brought in. Now a section of
GDS are denied the additional bonus they are entitled
and another section of GDS who got the additional
bonus as per the revised orders of the Department of
Posts are facing recovery. This is an unjust action on
the part of the Department of Posts, who have taken
upon themselves the authority to deny the benefit of
Bonus Act of India. We request your kind intervention
to cause to withdraw the negative interpretation by
the Department of Posts to ensure the revised bonusceiling for GDS also.
3. Arbitrary application of 60 Days in PLBby MOF:
The Postal Employees are granted bonus
under the formula of Productivity Linked Bonus as like
Railways and Defense. There is no maximum 'cap'
envisaged in the existing PLB Formula for Postal
Employees. In fact the Postal Employees have received
65 Days of PLB Bonus also for the year 2003-04. After
that the Ministry of Finance had suddenly started
applying an arbitrary cap of 60 Days for the Postal
Employees but continue to allow more than 60 Days
to Railways and other PLB Bonus Employees. This
discriminatory attitude towards Postal Employees is
totally unjustified. The Postal Employees alone are
given this step-motherly treatment by the MOF. We
request your kind intervention to ensure payment of
actual number of days bonus entitled for Postal
Employees under the existing formula until a revised
PLB Formula is finalised by the Government in
consultation with the Staff Side.
4. Filling up of ADR Vacancies of 2005-06 &2006-07:
There are 24000 vacant posts in differnet
cadres in the Department of Posts. The shortage of
22BHARTIYA POST AUGUST, 2009
Staff is one of the most burning problems that is
causing erosion in the efficiency level of the department
itself. Only around 2300 vacancies pertaining to ADR
vacancies of 2007-08 were ordered to be filled up after
the clearance by the Screening Committee. This is
like feeding the hungry elephant with a single banana!.
The ADR vacancies of 2005-06 & 2006-07 are yet to
be ordered to be filled up. There is no calendar for
Departmental Examinations announced for the current
year even though six months have elapsed! The
vacancies under departmental promotions could not
be held because of this and the staffs are denied their
legitimate chances of promotion also. The practice of
Screening Committee to deny ADR vacancies to be
filled up for posts like Group D etc is harshly affecting
the promotional avenue of Gramin Dak Sewaks also.
We request your kind intervention for ensuring early
release of ADR vacancies for the above years and
holding of Departmental Examination for filing up all
vacancies earmarked for promotional quota.
5. Cadre Review of Postal Employees:
No cadre review had been undertaken for
improving the promotional avenue of postal Group C
and D employees for more than two decades. There
were more cadre reviews for higher officers in the
Department of Posts. After every Pay Commission,
Departments like Railways and Income Tax undertake
the exercise of Cadre Review to improve their
promotional avenues. The proposals submitted by the
Staff Side for a Cadre Review to all Postal Employees
is kept pending for more than six months without any
processing and discussions with us. There is
widespread discontentment amongst the employees.
We request your kind intervention for causing speeding
up of cadre review.
6. Project Arrow Offices:
The 'Project Arrow' Scheme introduced in the
Department of Posts with a view to improve efficiency
of the services and to concentrate on core postal
functions was welcomed by the Staff Side whole
heartedly. But now the Project Arrow is turning out to
be a nightmare for the employees. Unfortunately the
Administration at various levels are resorting to
harassment and terrorising the staff working under
Project Arrow offices. The Rules laid down under
Postal Manuals are being violated by oral orders of
officers in many places to cheat the higher ups and
the Honourable Ministers. Bogus statistics are being
encouraged by violation of Postal Manuals in day to
day working. Postmen are being reduced by conversion
of double beats into single beat system without any
concern for efficiency of delivery. Postmen are placed
under suspension for non-delivery of letters to public
even for genuine reasons. Adequate staffs are not
guaranteed and staffs are forced to work beyond
working hours daily/ The cooperation extended by the
Staff Side in good will is being misused by the
Administration to harass the staff at various levels. A
translarant and humane approach is needed in carrying
out the task of 100% efficency. A clear guideline for
not violating the Postal Manuals is also required.
7. Compulsory pay disbursal through banks:
In violation of the instructions of the Ministry
of Finance that pay disbursement through Banks
should not be compulsory but only optional for the
lower level employees; the Department of Posts has
issued and order recently on 14.05.2009. No discussion
was undertaken with the Staff side also on this matter.
The irony is that when the Department of Posts itself
is the largest Savings Bank operator, the staffs of
Department of Posts are forced to open Bank Accounts
in private or nationalised banks for their own salary
drawal! Being a big network with large number of staff
working in rural and semi-urban areas, the staff will be
put into hardships for searching a distant bank. The
decision of the Department of Posts, which itself is
running the biggest Savings Bank network, is
attempting to barter away nearly 2,40,000 Savings
Accounts to Private or Nationalised Banks by this
order! Nice way of implementing Corporate Plan which
speaks of increasing financial inclusion of the
unbanked populations by at least 10% by the year
2013-14. The present system which is working
smoothly has to be continued and the pay drawal
through banks shall only be optional as per the
guidelines of the MOF. We seek your kind intervention.
8. OTA Entitlement and clearance of OT Bills:
We find it totally perplexing that the
entitlement for working on OT duty has never been
refixed after both the 5th and 6th Pay Commissions.
The entitlement was fixed in the year 1990, Viz., 19
years back in the 4th CPC pay scales. This renders
huge number of employees ineligible for performing
OT duty. Then the administration should have refrained
from ordering OT Duty to those ineligible employees.
Instead they continue to order OT Duty as they could
not manage the shortage. Then the additional work
should have been compensated, which is not being
done. This amounts to extract of additional work without
any compensation. This is unjust labour practice in
the Department of Posts. More over there is huge
accumulation pending OT bills for years and several
23BHARTIYA POST AUGUST, 2009
LETTER TO CONFEDERATIONLetter No.: P/4-12/Sixth CPC Dated - 25.06.2009
addressed to Com. K. K. N. Kutty, Secretary General,
Confederation of C. G. Employees
Manishinath Bhawan, A-2/95, Rajouri Garden, New
Delhi - 110027
Dear Comrade,
Sub: - Diluting the accepted sixth CPCrecommendations while causing orders - case ofGrant of Constant Attendant Allowance.
A kind attention is invited to the Department of
Per & P. W. OM No. 45/6/2008-P & PW (F) dated
16.04.2009 with regard to grant of Constant Attendant
Allowance to the disabled pensioners.
While accepting the Sixth CPC
recommendations to grant Constant Attendant
Allowance of Rs. 3000/- PM to the 100% disabled
pensioners at par with the existing in defence forces , a
riddle has been provided in the order that the Constant
Attendant Allowance shall not be payable for any period
during which the pensioner is an inmate or an in patient
of a Government institution or hospital.
This virtually denies the benefits and no
pensioner having dsabilties will reside outside home
and separately. The condition of 'inmate' is arbitrary and
nothing but to deny the benefits to the 95% of
pensioners of this category.
It is requested to take up the issue with the
appropriate authorities and see the condition of 'inmate'
is removed from the orders.
agitations have taken place to get these bills cleared.
Full details of pending bills have been submitted to
the knowledge of the Department by the Staff Side.
We seek your kind intervention.
9. Re-fixing of wages of Casual, Part Timecontingent and RRR candidates:
After the implementation of the 6th Pay
Commission recommendations, the daily wages of
Casual labourers, Part time Contingent workers and
also the RRR Candidates who are working in different
leave vacancies of regular staff should have been
enhanced as per the norms. Unfortunately this is not
being done except for Gramin Dak Sewaks. The poor
and downtrodden casual labourers are forced to work
under low wages even though they are guaranteed
with revision of wages as per the existing Government
of India Rulings. We seek your kind intervention for
early remedy.
10. Child Care Leave to Women employees:
The Administration at various levels is denying
child care leave even to the eligible women employees.
The eligibility criteria for availing this leave has been
tightened heavily by the DOPT. Therefore there should
be no difficulty in granting this leave to eligible women
employees. Unfortunately that is not the situation.
Denial of child care leave works against the purpose of
introduction of such a kind of leave by the government.
We seek your kind guideline for fair play in grant of
child care leave to women postal employees.
11. Treatment of Strike Period as leave:
Honourable Minister of Communications & IT
was good enough to order treatment of 14 days strike
period in 2000 as leave. But it still awaits
implementation. Early action is requested.
Sir,
The above 11 Demands have been focussed
as the urgent and burning demands of postal
employees. The Postal Joint Council of Action of NFPE
and FNPO request you to kindly intervene and cause
issue of orders and early settlement of all the above
demands.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
[D.Theagarajan] [K. Ragavendran]
Secretary General Secretary General
FNPO NFPE
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24BHARTIYA POST AUGUST, 2009
LETTERS FROM DEPARTMENT TO CHQu Non payment of officiating pay in HSG-I-
Case of sh. Kamal Kant Jha, Postmaster,
Madhubani HO in Bihar Circle.
I am directed to refer to this office letter of
even dated 20-01-2009 on the above noted subject.
2. In this regard, it is intermitted that your office
report is still awaited. You are requested to arrange to
supply the require information/report without further
delay as the case pertain to union matter.
(No.2-04/2009-PAP Dated : 01-06-2009 addressed to
Chief PMG, Bihar Circle copy to CHQ)
u Ordering all Holidays and Sundays as
working days against the ILO norms Case of
divisions under Chennai City Region in Tamilnadu
Circle.
I am directed to enclose herwith a copy of
letter No. P/2-16/Chennai South dated 30-5-2009
received from the General Secretary, All India Postal
Employees Union Group "C" on the above noted
subject. You are requested to furnish the detailed report
in the matter immediately so that the matter could be
examined at this end.
(No.43-33/2009-PE-II Dated-08- 06-2009 addressed to
Chief PMG, Tamilnadu Circle copy to CHQ)
u Request transfers-insistence of
undertaking for consideration by deviating rules
and procedures-case of Nainital division in
Uttarakhand Circle.
I am directed to enclose a copy of letter No.P/
2-21/Nainital dated 2.6.2009 received from the General
Secretary, All India Postal Employees Union Group
'C', on the above mentioned subject.
2. It is requested to look into the matter and
furnish a detailed report to this office at the earliest.
(No.16/34/2009-SR Dated- 09-06-2009 addressed to
Chief PMG, Uttranchal Circle copy to CHQ)
u Alleged atrocities and inhuman
behaviour of SSPOs, New Delhi West Division-
Delhi Circle.
I am directed to refer to your letter No. CO/1-
3-2A/KW/2007 dated 27.2.2009 on the above
mentioned subject. On the basis of information received
from your office, reply was given to the Union. Now,
the Union vide letter No. P/2-5/ND South West dated
2.6.2009 have stated that no discussion has been held
so far with the Divisional/Circle Secretary. A copy of
this letter is enclosed.
2. It is requested to look into the matter and
furnish a detailed report to this office at the earliest.
(No.16/18/2009-SR Dated- 09-06-2009 addressed to
Chief PMG, Delhi Circle copy to CHQ)
u Grant of Medical advance-case of Sri
S.K.K Kuhite, P.A. Kampttee HO.
I am directed to refer to your letter ref.no. P/
2-13/Chandrapur dated 28-05-2009 on the above
mentioned subject and to intimate you that the case
has been settled and the decision to release the
sanction for Rs. 2,13,585/- in favor of Orange City
Hospital has been intimated to Circle Office vide this
office letter of even no. dated 29-05-2009 (copy
enclosed).
(No.21-13/2009-Medical Dated- 11-06-2009)
u Grant of Medical Advance-Case of Shri
S.K.K.Kuhite, PA/SBCO Kamthi Ho, under Nagpur
Mfl. Division.
I am derected to refer to your office letter no.
AC/4-01/RO/Med.Adv./S.K.K./2009 dated 13.05.09 on
the above mentioned subject. The case of medical
advance of Shri S.K.Kuhite for treatment of his wife
Smt. Chaaya S. Kunite was examined in this
Directorate and it is intimated that medical advance of
Rs. 2,13,585/- has been concurred by IFW vide their
Dy. no. 1927 dated 22-05-2009 and approved by
Secretary (P) as per the instructions contained in M/
O Health & FW O.M.No. S. 12025/1/96-CGH(P) dated
13-5-1997. It is intimated that payment should be made
by the CPMG Mumbai directly to the Orange City
Hospital and Research Institute after observing the
usual documentary formalities and Medical advances
so granted are properly monitored for adjustment
against final bills after completion of the treatment and
excess amount, if any, paid is recovered as per
CS(MA) rules. The action taken in the matter may be
intimated to this Directorate.
This issues with the approval of DDG (Estt.).
(No.21-13/2009-Medical Dated- 20-06-2009)
u Non-carrying out of white washing/colour
washing for rented buildings-case of Tamil Nadu
Circle.
OBITUARYCom. Sashadhar Deb, Ex-Circle Secretary,
R4 Assam Circle breathed his last on 01.06.2009.
He was one of the fire brand leaders of Assam Circle
and having served long period as Circle Secretary.
We condole the death of Com. Deb and pay our
respectful homage.
25BHARTIYA POST AUGUST, 2009
Kindly refer to your letter No. P/2-19/Ambattur
dated 17-03-2009 on the subject mentioned above. In
this connection, it is informed that, this issue was
taken up with the Chief Postmaster General, Tamil
Nadu Circle, Chennai. It has been informed by the
C.P.M.G., Tamil Nadu circle, Chennai. that the land
lady of Villivakkam LSG P.O. has requested for
vacation of the Post Office Building in spite of
Department's offer of a rent of Rs. 10,500/- p.m.
2. The Sr. Supdt. Of Post Offices, Tambaram
has been instructed to take urgent steps to secure an
alternate building for housing the Villivakkam LSG Post
Office.
3. Hence white washing/Colour cashing has not
been carried out in the present premises
(No.14-02/09-Bldg. Dated- 15-06-2009)
u Discussion at DDsG level on the 'Action
Taken Report' on Sectional Charter of Demands-
regarding.
This has reference to the Department's
communication of even number dated 11.02.2009 and
reminder dated 22.04.09 on the above-mentioned
subject.
2. National Federation of Postal Employees has
requested for arranging an early meeting to discuss
the items. It is requested to take an urgent action in
the matter, and action taken report sent to the
undersigned.
(No. 8/18/2008-SR Dated 18-5-2009)
u Change of Head Quarters of Bardoli
Divisional Office to Vyara, Tapi district, Gujarat-
representation/letter dated 28th April, 2009 from
All India Postal Employees Union Group 'C', New
Delhi-reg.
Enclosed, please find the reply received from
Office of Chief Postmaster General, Gujarat Circle on
the subject mentioned above for information.
(No.13-3/2009-PE-I Dated 26/29-06-2009)
u Change of Head Quarters of Bardoli
Divisional Office to Vyara, Tapi district, Gujarat-
Forwarding of representation/letter dated 28th
April, 2009 from All India Postal Employees Union
Group 'C', New Delhi-reg.
Ref. Your letter no. 13-3/2009-PE-I dated 26-05-2009
The matter has been examined through
Postmaster General, Vadodara Region, Vadodara.
The Change of Head Quarter as proposed is
not found considerable for the reasons as under:
(1) Bardoli itself is a business procuring area.
Moreover, Nearby Bardoli the places like, Kadodara,
Kamrej, Kathor, Valod has having business earning
area.
(2) There is no as much as sufficient
accommodation for shifting of divisional office Bardoli
to Vyara.
(3) Bardoli is a bigger town and having TSO
named Sugar Factory Bardoli and Sardarbaug Bardoli.
Head Quarter of the Division should be bigger town.
This issue with the approval of Chief Postmaster
General.
(No. EST-A/25/Rlg Dated:-22-06-2009 addressed to
Chief PMG Gujrat Circle)
u Officiating arrangement of Inspectors of
Posts in Tehri Division, Uttarakhand Circle
I am directed to refer to your letter No. P/2-
21/Tehri dated 22.12.2008 on the above mentioned
subject and to say that it has been reported that the
officiating arrangement of Shri Ummed Singh Rawat
as Complaint Inspector has since been terminated on
08.06.2009 and regular Inspectors of Posts has joined
on the post. Circle has informed that they have started
recovery of over payment made to Shri Rawat from his
salary.
(No. 7-1/2009-SPB-II Dated 09-07-2009)
Problem in conveyance of cash-case of
H.P. Circle.
Kindly refer to your office letter number P/4-
5/Operations dated 14.10.2008 regarding problem in
conveyance of cash-case of Himachal Pradesh Circle.
A reply received from H.P. Circle is reproduced
below:
"The monthly average of cash conveyance
through special messengers during the last three years
is three times only. Moreover, the distance between
Bhakra Dam SO and Una HO is only 25 Km whereas
Bilaspur HO is 92 Kms away from Bhakra Dam SO
and proper bus fare and escorts are also being provided
as and when needed."
The Circle has however been advised to ensure
adherence to the cash conveyance limits and
guidelines to avoid any untoward incident.
(No. 24-9/2008-PO Dated 07-07-2009)
COM. RAJANAYAGAM, G.S. POSTAL
ACCOUNTS BREAVEDSmt. P. Packivathy, mother of Com. P.
Rajanayagam, General Secretary, Postal Accounts,
aged 89 years had lost her breath on 05.07.09. We
condole the death and pay homage to the departed
soul and record our condolence to Com.
Rajanayagam and his breaved family members.
26BHARTIYA POST AUGUST, 2009
GOVERNMENT ORDERSnnnnn Implementation of Government's decision
on the recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay
Commission-Revision of pension of pensioners/
family pensioners etc.
Reference this office letter No. 4-6/08-Pension
dated 4.9.2008 and letter No. 4-7/09-Pension dated
4.9.08 whereby Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pensions (Department of Pension and
Pensioner's Welfare) OM No. 38/37/08- P&PW(A)
dated 1.9.08 and 2.9.08 on the above mentioned
subject were circulated. Further revised instruction in
this connection received from Ministry of Personnel,
Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of
Pension and Pensioner's Welfare), vide their OM No.
38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 18-5-09 is sent herewith for
information, guidance and necessary action.
(No. 4-6/2008-PENSION Dated: -6-2009)
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
nnnnn Implementation of Government's decisionon the recommendations of the Sixth Central PayCommission-Revision of pension of pensioners/family pensioners etc.
The undersigned is directed to say that in
pursuance of Government's decision on the
recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission,
orders for revision of pension/family pension of all the
pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners were issued
vide this Department's OM No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A)
dated 1-9-08 similarly orders were issued vide this
Departments OM No. 38/37/08P&PW(A) dt. 2.9.2008
for introducing modification in the rules regulating
pension, Retirement/Deaths/Service Gratuity/Family
Pension/disability Pension and ex-gratia lump-sum
compensation .
2. References have been received in thisDepartment seeking clarifications on some provisionsof the aforesaid O.Ms. The matter has been consideredin consultation with the Ministry of Finance,
Department of Expenditure and the followingclarifications are issued in this regard:
Point raised1. OM dated 1.9.2008
Whether the family pension in respect ofexisting pensioners in whose case the family pension
has not come into operation as on 1.1.2006 will alsobe revised?Clarification : In respect of existing pensioners in whosecase the family pension has not come into operationas on 1.1.2006 as pensioners are/were alive on thatdate the family pension (including enhanced family
pension wherever applicable) will also be updated in
terms of the instructions contained in this Department's
OM of even number dated 1.9.08, as clarified from
time to time. The updated rates of family pension will
apply as and when family pension becomes payable
in such cases. Accordingly, where a pensioner has
died on or after 1.1.2006, the updated pension
(including enhanced family pension wherever
applicable) shall become payable to the family
pensioner from the date of death of the pensioner.
2. OM dated 2.9.2008
Whether the arrears of pension of those
Government servants who have retired during the period
1.1.06 to 31.8.08 shall also be paid during the years
2008-09 and 2009-2010 in the ratio of 40:60?
Clarification : Yes
2. It is impressed upon all the Ministries/
Departments of the Government or India to keep in
view the above clarifications while disposing of the
cases of revision of pension/family pension. They are
also advised to dispose the representations received
by them from pensioners on the above issued without
referring them to this Department.
3. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry
of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their
I.C.U.O.No. 191/EV/2009 dated 14.5.2009
(OM No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) Dated 18-5-09 Dept of
Pensions & Pen. welfare)
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
nnnnn Disclosure of 'File noting' under the Rightto Information Act, 2005
The undersigned is directed to say that variousMinistries/Departments etc. have been seekingclarification about disclosure of file noting under theRight to Information Act, 2005. It is hereby clarifiedthat file noting can be disclosed except file notingcontaining information exempt from disclosure undersection 8 of the Act.2. It may be brought to the notice of all concerned(OM No. 1/20/2009-IR Dated:- 23-06-2009 of DoPT)
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
nnnnn Representations regarding.The undersigned is directed to say that in
accordance with the instructions contained in thisDepartment's OM. No.38/37/08-P&PPW(A) dated2.9.2008 as clarified vide O.M. dated 11.12.2008, thoseGovernment servants, who retired during 1.1.2006 to1.9.2008 after completion of 33 years of qualifyingservice, will be eligible for full pension (i.e. 50% of theemoluments (Pay last drawn) or 50% of averageemoluments received during the last 10 months,whichever is more beneficial to the retiring employee)
and the penions of those Government servants, who
retired before 2.9.2008 with qualifying service of less
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than 33 years, will continue to be proportionate to the
full pension based on their actual qualifying service.
2. A large number of representations/references
are being received in this Department mentioning that
the above provisions are not in accordance with the law
laid down by the Apex Court and are in violation of Article
14 of the Constitution. it has been suggested in these
representations that the provision regarding payment
of full pension on completion of 20 year's qualifying
service may be made applicable to the Government
employees who retired before 2.9.2008 also.
3. These representations/references have been
examined in consultation with Ministry of Finance and
Ministry of Law. The instructions/clarifications issued
in this regard are in consonance with the decision of
the Government on the recommendations of the Sixth
Central Pay Commission the Govt. by accepting
various recommendations of the Sixth Pay
Commission took a policy decision to implement them
from different dates. The Government decided to
implement the above recommendations regarding
pension from 2.9.2008 without dividing a single
homogenous class of pensioners into two groups and
subjecting them to different treatment. In view of the
above and also in the light of the various decisions of
the Hon'ble Supreme Court allowing the employer to
fix a cut off date for introducing any new pension/
retirement scheme or for discontinuance of any
existing scheme, the decision of the Government in
para 1 above is in accordance with the law laid down
by the Apex Court and there is no violation of Article
14 of the Constitution.
4. In view of the above no change is required to
be made in the instructions already issued in thisregard.5. All references/representations received in thisDepartment on the above issue stand disposed off
accordingly.(OM No.38/37/08-P&PPW(A) Dated 12-05-2009 ofDept. of Pension & Pen. Welfare)
nnnnn Implementation of Government's decisionin the recommendation of the Sixth Central PayCommission -Revision of Pension of pre-2006pensioners/family pensioners etc.
Reference this office letter of even numberdated 2.1.2009 whereby Ministry of Personnel, PublicGrievances and Pensions (Department of Pension andPensioner's Welfare) OM No. No.38/37/08-P&PW(A)dated 11.12.2008 on the above mentioned subject was
circulated. Further revised Instruction in thisconnection received from Ministry of Personnel, PublicGrievances and Pensions (Department of pension andPensioner's Welfare), Vide their OM No. No.38/37/
08-P&PPW(A) dated 12.5.2009 is sent herewith for
information, guidance and necessary action.
(No.4-7/08-Pension Dated 18-06-2009 of Dept. of
Posts)
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
nnnnn Encashment of earned leave alongwith
Leave Travel Concession while in service.
The undersigned is directed to refer to Rule
38-A of CCS (leave) Rules, 1972 regarding encashment
of earned leave alongwith LTC while in service which
says that Government servants are permitted to encash
earned leave upto 10 days at the time of availing Leave
Travel Concession subject to the condition that earned
leave of at least an equivalent durations is also availed
of by the Government servant simultaneously. This
Department has been receiving a number of references
from various Ministries/Departments to waive this
condition citing practical problems faced by them as
the facility of LTC is also admissible while availing
Casual Leave.
2. The matter has been examined in this
Department in consultation with the Ministry of Finance
and it has now been decided to permit Government
servants encashment of earned leave upto 10 days at
the time of availing LTC without any linkage to the
number of days and the nature of leave availed while
proceeding on LTC.
3. These orders shall take effect from the date
of issue.
4. Formal amendment to the provisions of CCS
(Leave) Rules, 1972 are being issued separately.
(No. 14028/4/2009-Estt.(L) Dated:-03-06-2009 of Dept.
of Pen. & Training)
nnnnn Withdrawl/withholding/recovery ofPension/Gratuity in the case of minor Penaltyproceedings.
The undersigned is directed to refer to thisDepartment's OM No.134/9/86-AVA-I dated 31st July
1987 wherein it was clarified that the CentralGovernment has the power to withhold or withdrawpension even as a result of minor penalty proceedingsinitiated against a charged officer during his serviceand which had continued after his retirement providedgrave misconduct or negligence is established. The
underlying basis for this OM was that there can becircumstances wherein proceedings initiated for minorpenalty could result in establishment of gravemisconduct or negligence on conclusion of theproceedings warranting a cut or withholding of pensionor recovery of pecuniary loss. The OM of 31st July
1987 was issued in cancellation of the earlier OM' no134/10/86-AVD-I dated 28th Feb. 1981 which interalia,stated "that' grave misconduct or negligence cannotbe established as a result of minor penalty proceedings
2. The OM of 31.7.1987 came for scrutiny before
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the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Principal
Bench, Delhi in OA No 2068 of 2002 (R.S Sagar,
NOIDA, UP Vs Union of India), pertaining to the
Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation.
The Hon'ble Tribunal was considering an application
against the order of withholding of gratuity of a charged
officer who had retired from service. The Tribunal, while
considering the said case set aside the said OM of
31st July 1987 of this Department holding it ultra vires
the CCS (Pension) Rules 1972. The ratio of the
decision in this OA was applied to OA No. 132 of 2003
(L. K. Rastogi Vs Union of India) by Principal Bench,
Delhi, This Department was neither a party nor
impleaded in the said OAs at any stage.
3. The implication of the judgement of Hon'ble
CAT on this Division's O.M. of 31.7.87 was considered
in consultation with Department of Pension &
Pensioners' Welfare and Department of Legal Affairs
and it was noted that the matter has attained legal
finality.
4. In view of the above and in the light of said
order of Hon'ble CAT Principal Bench setting aside
the OM of 31st July 1987 this Department's OM No
134/10/80-AVD-I dated 28th Feb 1981 stands restored
and the OM of 31st July 1987 stands withdrawn.
(OM No.110/9/2003-AVD-I Dated: 13-04 2009 of DoPT
& Training)
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
nnnnn Emergency service at CGHS WellnessCenters (Previously known as CGHS dispensaries)
The undersigned is directed to state that
CGHS has been providing emergency medical services
to its beneficiaries by operating afternoon and night
shift emergency units at selected wellness centres,
beyond the normal working hours of the wellness
centers. It has been observed that attendance in the
emergency shifts in the after noon and night shifts
has been very low. Additionally, CGHS is faced with
shortage of manpower for running its wellness centers
during normal shift/working hours.
2. The question as to whether the emergency
medical services should be continued by the CGHS
has been under consideration of the Ministry of Health
& Family Welfare, especially in view of the fact that in
emergency, CGHS beneficiaries can reach any hospital
for treatment. It was felt that there was no apparent
jurisdiction for the continuation of emergency services
in the afternoon and night shifts at the cost of OPD
services during normal working hours. In supersession
of all existing instruction in the matter, It has been
decided to discontinue emergency services in the
afternoon and night shifts at all CGHS wellness centres
with immediate effect in all CGHS covered cities.
3. All Additional Directors/Joint Directors are
requested to utilize the manpower that will become
available as a result of stoppage of emergency services,
in the wellness centres, etc. wherever shortages exist.
4. The emergency services being provided at the
following wellness centres in Delhi will, however,
continue to function until further orders:
(i) North Avenue, New Delhi
(ii) South Avenue, New Delhi
(iii) Telegraph Lane, New Delhi
(iv) Dr. Zakir Hussain Road, New Delhi
(v) Timarpur Hospital cum Wellness Centre, New
Delhi
(vi) Kingsway Camp Hospital cum Wellness
Centre, New Delhi
(F.No.4-29/CGHS/C&P Dated:- 18-05-2009 of Minister
of Health & Family Welfare)
nnnnn Grant of family pension to the families ofGovernment servants kidnapped by insurgents/terrorists
The undersigned is to invite a reference to this
Department's earlier O.M. No. 1/17/86-P&PW, dated
the 29th August, 1986 and the subsequent clarifications
issued vide O.M. No. 1(17)/86-P&PW (E), dated the
18th February, 1993 and O.M. NO. 1/17/86-P&PW(C),
dated the 25th January, 1991 detailing instructions
regarding grant of family pension to the eligible family
members of the Government servants who have
suddenly disappeared and whose whereabouts are not
known, within a period of one year from the date of
registration of an FIR with the Police.
2. The Staff Side of the National Council (JCM)
have been raising for quite some time the issue
concerning withdrawal of the mandatory condition of
one year reckoned from the date of filing of FIR with
the police, prescribed in regard to sanction of family
pension to the eligible family members of the
Government employees who are kidnapped by
insurgents/terrorists. The demand of the Staff Side is
based on th premise that this kind of stipulation in the
rules has been causing a great deal of hardship to the
families of such kidnapped employees.
3. The matter has been considered in this
Department in consultation with the Ministry of Finance
(Department of Expenditure)/Ministry of Law. It has
now been decided that family pension to the eligible
family members of the Government employees
kidnapped by insurgents/ terrorists, may be sanctioned
after a period of six months from the date of registration
of FIR with the police. The instructions concerning
grant/ disbursal of retirement of death gratuity, as
contained in this Department's OM referred to above,
would remain the same.
(No. 1/28/04-P&PW(E), Dated:- 23-3-2009 of Dept. of
Pension & Pensioners Welfare)
29BHARTIYA POST AUGUST, 2009
THE CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE - KURUKSHETRAThe Central Working Committee of AIPEU
Group 'C' was held at Jat Dharmashala, Kurukshetra,
Haryana from 14.07.09 to 15.07.09 under the
Presidentship of our President Com. M. Krishnan. All
the fifteen office bearers and all the Circle Secretaries
except Assam attended the CWC. The Circle
Secretary, Tamilnadu could not participate due to the
court case.
SUBJECT COMMITTEE
The subject Committee was commenced as
scheduled at 10:30 having a heavy agenda on important
issues like Shortage of staff, Cadre restructuring,
Postmaster's cadre, Department's corporate plan,
Organizational matter etc. The General Secretary, as
usual, submitted a work report covering various
activities of the CHQ after the last All India Conference,
held at Guntur and sought various suggestions. The
work report indeed formed the basis of the whole
discussions in the two day session in which all Circle
Secretaries and CHQ office bearers participated.
OPEN SESSION
On 14.07.09 evening an open session was
organised in which all General Secretariesparticipated. Com. M. Krishnan, President CHQ,presided. Com. Naresh Gupta, Asst. Circle Secretaryand General Secretary Receiption Committee had
welcomed all. Com. Virendra Malik Vice President,CITU inaugurated the open session. The prominentspeakers in the open session were; Com. K.Ragavendran, Secretary General, NFPE, Com. B. G.Tamhankar, Ex-President CHQ, Com. Ishwar SinghDabas, General Secretary, P4, Com. S. P. Mukherjee,
General Secretary, Admn, Com. Rajanayagam,General Secretary, Postal Accounts Com. ManjeetSingh, Convenor, NFPE Haryana Circle, Com. K. M.Tripathi Circle Secretary R3, Haryana. On behalf ofreception Committee Com. Jasbir Singh, CircleSecretary, AIPAEA, Haryana Circle delivered vote of
thanks.
CONSTITUTION & TRADE UNION FACILITIES
A book on Trade Union facilities andConstitution was launched in the CWC to mark theoccasion. The first copy was handed over to the
President, CHQ Com. M. Krishnan, by the General
Secretary. (The cost of the book is Rs.50/- + postage
charges. All branches are being supplied with one copy
and others who desire to buy, may remit the amount
to (CHQ). Many feel that the compilation on Trade
Union rulings is very useful.
RESOLUTION
The Central Working Committee of AIPEU
Group 'C' held at Kurukshetra (Haryana) from 14.07.09
to 15.07.2009 reviewed the situation prevailing in the
Postal Services and has come to the unanimous
conclusion that the burning issues faced by the Postal
Employees do not receive any proper attention from
the Postal Administration and the employees are
suffering like anything, especially due to acute
shortage of staff. Many important issues raised by
the All India Union remains unsettled for years together
due to the unhelpful attitude of the powers that be.
The CWC feels that this situation should not be allowed
to continue and some urgent remedial measures are
to be taken. Accordingly the CWC resolves to submit
a memorandum to the Postal Authorities concerning
the important problems agitating the minds of thepostal employees in general and the Postal Group 'C'employees in particular, as listed in the charter ofdemands annexed to this resolution.
The CWC further resolves to organize followingphased programme of action, if the Administration failsto settle the issues amicably through fruitful
negotiations.
1st Phase - Weeklong lunch hour demonstration infront of all important offices
2nd Phase - Weeklong relay dharna in front of DakBhawan, CPMG/PMG offices andDivisional offices
3rd Phase - One day token strike in the month of
November 2009. Strike notice to be servedto DG Posts and CPMGs by organizingbig rally/March
This CWC further resolves to request NFPEto take necessary action to explore the possibility oforganising a joint programme of action under the bannerof NFPE on the above lines and also to make efforts
to make it a joint programme with other Federations/Unions.
CHARTER OF DEMANDS
1. Settle all the Sectional demands put forth in
the proposed 20.01.2009 strike charter
2. Filling up of all vacant posts, including residual
vacancies
3. Filling up of all promotional posts
4. Cadre restructuring & improving the
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promotional prospects of Postal Group 'C'
5. Provide sufficient man power & infrastructure
to cope up with the implementation of Project
Arrow.
6. APM Accounts promotion as per 1976 LSG
Recruitment Rules & taking special allowance
drawn by PO & RMS Accountants for Pay
fixation benefits on promotion.
7. Review & Drop all cases of charges fixing
responsibilities on APM Accounts &
Accountants due to overpayment to postmen
after the implementation of 5th CPC
8. Consider the past services of RTP for seniority
and promotion
9. Drop the confirmation Examination process
and withdraw the orders
10. Revise the HSG I & HSG II Recruitment Rules
by relaxing the condition of service to 1 year
& declare all HSG I posts to General line.
11. Cause orders to draw officiating pay to all HSG
II & BCR officials working in HSG I posts.
12. Create the cadre of System Administrators
and absorb the existing SAs in higher posts
& settle the issues of Systems
Administrators.
13. Grant of Cash handling Allowance to Treasurer
at par with Cashier in RMS irrespective of
cadre.
14. Absorb all JAO qualified officials by applyingDOP & DOT merger in Postal Accounts cadre
15. Revision of Fixed stationary charges withretrospective effect
16. Stop Harrassing officials under contributoryfactors on flimsy reasons & protect theinnocents by clearcut orders.
17. Clear all pending personal claims since 2003
18. Stop transfer of Foreign Posts works to RMS.Restore status quo ante
19. Withdraw the orders preventing secondpostings of SPMs in B & C class offices.
20. Waive the application of Bench Mark entriestill 2008
21. Withdraw the instructions preventing therecruitment process & fill up the vacant postsforthwith.
22. Absorption of all RRR candidates by
withdrawing SLP filed in Supreme Court.
23. Allowing all officials having 10 years service
to write Group 'B' Examination.
24. Either upgrade the post attached Quarters to
the standard accommodation or dequarterise
the same.
25. Determination of seniority based on the date
of appointment instead of date of confirmation.
The following are the important decisions
resolved in the CWC meeting.
WORK SHOP/SEMINAR
A leadership work shop consisting around 150
leaders form all the Circle has been proposed by
General Secretary to educate and cultivate the cadres
on all subjects. The proposal was welcomed by all
and Com. S. S. Manjunath, Circle Secretary Karnataka
Circle has extended invitation to host the first seminar.
It was decided to hold the first work shop in Karnataka
Circle during the month of September'09. The Circle
wise representation will be intimated by the CHQ on
receipt of finalization of venue by Com. S. S.
Manjunath, Circle Secretary, Karnataka Circle.
RTP CASE
The CWC has approved the suggestion placed
in the work report to file a court case on the issue of
counting of past services of RTP for seniority and
promotion and directed the General Secretary to move
ahead in case if it could not be settled through
negotiations.
DENIAL OF MEMBERSHIP - CASE OF TAMILNADUCIRCLE
The CWC after discussing the reported denial
of membership in five divisions in Tamilnadu Circle has
arrived at the prima facie conclusion that there may
be denial and to hold a detailed enquiry to find out
whether any willful and deliberate denial of membership
has taken place or whether there is any ulterior motive
behind such denial as alleged by the concerned
officials.
To conduct the fact finding enquiry and to
submit a detailed report to the CHQ within two months
from this date, the CWC appointed a committee of
three Central Union office bearers consisting of:
1. Com. Somenath Mukherjee, Deputy General
Secretary, CHQ
2. Com. R. Sivannarayana, AGS, CHQ
3. Com. C. P. Shobhana, Vice President, CHQ
Com. Somenath Mukherjee, Deputy General
Secretary, Shall be the convenor of the Committee.
(Contd. on page 34)
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vk;kstu vk;kstu vk;kstu vk;kstu vk;kstu fd;k x;k ftlesa lHkh egklfpoks a us Hkkxfd;k x;k ftlesa lHkh egklfpoks a us Hkkxfd;k x;k ftlesa lHkh egklfpoks a us Hkkxfd;k x;k ftlesa lHkh egklfpoks a us Hkkxfd;k x;k ftlesa lHkh egklfpoks a us Hkkxfy;kA dke0 ,e- d`".ku] v/;{k lh-,p-D;w-] dke0fy;kA dke0 ,e- d`".ku] v/;{k lh-,p-D;w-] dke0fy;kA dke0 ,e- d`".ku] v/;{k lh-,p-D;w-] dke0fy;kA dke0 ,e- d`".ku] v/;{k lh-,p-D;w-] dke0fy;kA dke0 ,e- d`".ku] v/;{k lh-,p-D;w-] dke0ujs'k xqIrk lg&lfdZy lfpo ,oa lfpo Lokxrujs'k xqIrk lg&lfdZy lfpo ,oa lfpo Lokxrujs'k xqIrk lg&lfdZy lfpo ,oa lfpo Lokxrujs'k xqIrk lg&lfdZy lfpo ,oa lfpo Lokxrujs'k xqIrk lg&lfdZy lfpo ,oa lfpo Lokxrlfefr us lHkh dk gkfnZd Lokxr fd;kA dke0 fojsUnzlfefr us lHkh dk gkfnZd Lokxr fd;kA dke0 fojsUnzlfefr us lHkh dk gkfnZd Lokxr fd;kA dke0 fojsUnzlfefr us lHkh dk gkfnZd Lokxr fd;kA dke0 fojsUnzlfefr us lHkh dk gkfnZd Lokxr fd;kA dke0 fojsUnzekfyd] mik/;{k] lh-vkbZ-Vh-;w- [kqys l=k dk mn~?kkVuekfyd] mik/;{k] lh-vkbZ-Vh-;w- [kqys l=k dk mn~?kkVuekfyd] mik/;{k] lh-vkbZ-Vh-;w- [kqys l=k dk mn~?kkVuekfyd] mik/;{k] lh-vkbZ-Vh-;w- [kqys l=k dk mn~?kkVuekfyd] mik/;{k] lh-vkbZ-Vh-;w- [kqys l=k dk mn~?kkVufd;kA [kqys l=k esa eq[; oDrk& dke0 ds- jk?kosUnzufd;kA [kqys l=k esa eq[; oDrk& dke0 ds- jk?kosUnzufd;kA [kqys l=k esa eq[; oDrk& dke0 ds- jk?kosUnzufd;kA [kqys l=k esa eq[; oDrk& dke0 ds- jk?kosUnzufd;kA [kqys l=k esa eq[; oDrk& dke0 ds- jk?kosUnzulSØsVjh tujy] ,u-,Q-ih-bZ-] dke0 ch-th- regudjlSØsVjh tujy] ,u-,Q-ih-bZ-] dke0 ch-th- regudjlSØsVjh tujy] ,u-,Q-ih-bZ-] dke0 ch-th- regudjlSØsVjh tujy] ,u-,Q-ih-bZ-] dke0 ch-th- regudjlSØsVjh tujy] ,u-,Q-ih-bZ-] dke0 ch-th- regudjiwoZ v/;{k] lh-,p-iwoZ v/;{k] lh-,p-iwoZ v/;{k] lh-,p-iwoZ v/;{k] lh-,p-iwoZ v/;{k] lh-,p-D;w-] dke0 bZ'oj flag Mckl]D;w-] dke0 bZ'oj flag Mckl]D;w-] dke0 bZ'oj flag Mckl]D;w-] dke0 bZ'oj flag Mckl]D;w-] dke0 bZ'oj flag Mckl]egklfpo] ih&egklfpo] ih&egklfpo] ih&egklfpo] ih&egklfpo] ih&44444] ] ] ] ] dke0 ,l-ih- eq[kthZ] egklfpodke0 ,l-ih- eq[kthZ] egklfpodke0 ,l-ih- eq[kthZ] egklfpodke0 ,l-ih- eq[kthZ] egklfpodke0 ,l-ih- eq[kthZ] egklfpoiz'kklu] dke0 jktuk;kxe] egklfpo] ik sLVyiz'kklu] dke0 jktuk;kxe] egklfpo] ik sLVyiz'kklu] dke0 jktuk;kxe] egklfpo] ik sLVyiz'kklu] dke0 jktuk;kxe] egklfpo] ik sLVyiz'kklu] dke0 jktuk;kxe] egklfpo] ik sLVy,dkmaVl] dke0 eathr flag] duohuj] ,u-,Q-ih-,dkmaVl] dke0 eathr flag] duohuj] ,u-,Q-ih-,dkmaVl] dke0 eathr flag] duohuj] ,u-,Q-ih-,dkmaVl] dke0 eathr flag] duohuj] ,u-,Q-ih-,dkmaVl] dke0 eathr flag] duohuj] ,u-,Q-ih-bZ- gfj;k.kk ldZy] dke0 ds-,e-f=kikBh] lfdZybZ- gfj;k.kk ldZy] dke0 ds-,e-f=kikBh] lfdZybZ- gfj;k.kk ldZy] dke0 ds-,e-f=kikBh] lfdZybZ- gfj;k.kk ldZy] dke0 ds-,e-f=kikBh] lfdZybZ- gfj;k.kk ldZy] dke0 ds-,e-f=kikBh] lfdZylfpo vkj&lfpo vkj&lfpo vkj&lfpo vkj&lfpo vkj&33333] gfj;k.kk] Lokxr lfer ds izfrfuf/k ds] gfj;k.kk] Lokxr lfer ds izfrfuf/k ds] gfj;k.kk] Lokxr lfer ds izfrfuf/k ds] gfj;k.kk] Lokxr lfer ds izfrfuf/k ds] gfj;k.kk] Lokxr lfer ds izfrfuf/k ds:i esa dke0 tlchj :i esa dke0 tlchj :i esa dke0 tlchj :i esa dke0 tlchj :i esa dke0 tlchj flag] ldZy lfpo] ,-vkbZ-ih-flag] ldZy lfpo] ,-vkbZ-ih-flag] ldZy lfpo] ,-vkbZ-ih-flag] ldZy lfpo] ,-vkbZ-ih-flag] ldZy lfpo] ,-vkbZ-ih-,-bZ-, gfj;k.kk us /kU;okn izLrko izLrqr fd;kA,-bZ-, gfj;k.kk us /kU;okn izLrko izLrqr fd;kA,-bZ-, gfj;k.kk us /kU;okn izLrko izLrqr fd;kA,-bZ-, gfj;k.kk us /kU;okn izLrko izLrqr fd;kA,-bZ-, gfj;k.kk us /kU;okn izLrko izLrqr fd;kA
lafo/kku ,oa Vª sM ;wfu;u lqfo/kk,¡lafo/kku ,oa Vª sM ;wfu;u lqfo/kk,¡lafo/kku ,oa Vª sM ;wfu;u lqfo/kk,¡lafo/kku ,oa Vª sM ;wfu;u lqfo/kk,¡lafo/kku ,oa Vª sM ;wfu;u lqfo/kk,¡bl volj ij VªsM ;wfu;u lqfo/kkvks a ,oabl volj ij VªsM ;wfu;u lqfo/kkvks a ,oabl volj ij VªsM ;wfu;u lqfo/kkvks a ,oabl volj ij VªsM ;wfu;u lqfo/kkvks a ,oabl volj ij VªsM ;wfu;u lqfo/kkvks a ,oa
lafo/kku dh ,d iqLrd dk foekspu fd;k x;kAlafo/kku dh ,d iqLrd dk foekspu fd;k x;kAlafo/kku dh ,d iqLrd dk foekspu fd;k x;kAlafo/kku dh ,d iqLrd dk foekspu fd;k x;kAlafo/kku dh ,d iqLrd dk foekspu fd;k x;kAegklfpo us lafo/kku dh izFke iqLrd v/;{k dke0egklfpo us lafo/kku dh izFke iqLrd v/;{k dke0egklfpo us lafo/kku dh izFke iqLrd v/;{k dke0egklfpo us lafo/kku dh izFke iqLrd v/;{k dke0egklfpo us lafo/kku dh izFke iqLrd v/;{k dke0,e- d`".ku dks Hks aV dhA ¼iqLrd dk eqY; ,e- d`".ku dks Hks aV dhA ¼iqLrd dk eqY; ,e- d`".ku dks Hks aV dhA ¼iqLrd dk eqY; ,e- d`".ku dks Hks aV dhA ¼iqLrd dk eqY; ,e- d`".ku dks Hks aV dhA ¼iqLrd dk eqY; 5050505050 : o : o : o : o : oMkd [kpZ gSA lHkh czkapks dks ,d&,d iqLrd HksthMkd [kpZ gSA lHkh czkapks dks ,d&,d iqLrd HksthMkd [kpZ gSA lHkh czkapks dks ,d&,d iqLrd HksthMkd [kpZ gSA lHkh czkapks dks ,d&,d iqLrd HksthMkd [kpZ gSA lHkh czkapks dks ,d&,d iqLrd Hksthtk,xh vxj fdlh dks vfrfjDr dkih pkfg, rks tk,xh vxj fdlh dks vfrfjDr dkih pkfg, rks tk,xh vxj fdlh dks vfrfjDr dkih pkfg, rks tk,xh vxj fdlh dks vfrfjDr dkih pkfg, rks tk,xh vxj fdlh dks vfrfjDr dkih pkfg, rks 5050505050: dk Hkqxrku dj izkIr dj ldrs gSaA½ vf/kdrj: dk Hkqxrku dj izkIr dj ldrs gSaA½ vf/kdrj: dk Hkqxrku dj izkIr dj ldrs gSaA½ vf/kdrj: dk Hkqxrku dj izkIr dj ldrs gSaA½ vf/kdrj: dk Hkqxrku dj izkIr dj ldrs gSaA½ vf/kdrjlkfFk;ks a us eglwl fd;k fd VªsM ;wfu;u :fyxa ijlkfFk;ks a us eglwl fd;k fd VªsM ;wfu;u :fyxa ijlkfFk;ks a us eglwl fd;k fd VªsM ;wfu;u :fyxa ijlkfFk;ks a us eglwl fd;k fd VªsM ;wfu;u :fyxa ijlkfFk;ks a us eglwl fd;k fd VªsM ;wfu;u :fyxa ijdEify'ku cgqr mi;ksxh gSAdEify'ku cgqr mi;ksxh gSAdEify'ku cgqr mi;ksxh gSAdEify'ku cgqr mi;ksxh gSAdEify'ku cgqr mi;ksxh gSA
izLrkoizLrkoizLrkoizLrkoizLrko,-vkb Z -i h -b Z -; w x z q i ^lh * dh d s Un z h;,-vkb Z -i h -b Z -; w x z q i ^lh * dh d s Un z h;,-vkb Z -i h -b Z -; w x z q i ^lh * dh d s Un z h;,-vkb Z -i h -b Z -; w x z q i ^lh * dh d s Un z h;,-vkb Z -i h -b Z -; w x z q i ^lh * dh d s Un z h;
dk;Zdkfj.kh dh cSBd fnukad dk;Zdkfj.kh dh cSBd fnukad dk;Zdkfj.kh dh cSBd fnukad dk;Zdkfj.kh dh cSBd fnukad dk;Zdkfj.kh dh cSBd fnukad 14-7-200914-7-200914-7-200914-7-200914-7-2009 ls ls ls ls ls 15-7-2009 15-7-2009 15-7-2009 15-7-2009 15-7-2009 dksdksdksdksdksdq:{ks=k ¼gfj;k.kk½ esa vk;ksftr gqbZ ftlesa dsUnzh;dq:{ks=k ¼gfj;k.kk½ esa vk;ksftr gqbZ ftlesa dsUnzh;dq:{ks=k ¼gfj;k.kk½ esa vk;ksftr gqbZ ftlesa dsUnzh;dq:{ks=k ¼gfj;k.kk½ esa vk;ksftr gqbZ ftlesa dsUnzh;dq:{ks=k ¼gfj;k.kk½ esa vk;ksftr gqbZ ftlesa dsUnzh;dk;dkfj.kh us Mkd foHkkx dh fLFkfr ij ifjp;kZ dhdk;dkfj.kh us Mkd foHkkx dh fLFkfr ij ifjp;kZ dhdk;dkfj.kh us Mkd foHkkx dh fLFkfr ij ifjp;kZ dhdk;dkfj.kh us Mkd foHkkx dh fLFkfr ij ifjp;kZ dhdk;dkfj.kh us Mkd foHkkx dh fLFkfr ij ifjp;kZ dhvkSj lHkh ,der ls bl fu.kZ; ij igqapvkSj lHkh ,der ls bl fu.kZ; ij igqapvkSj lHkh ,der ls bl fu.kZ; ij igqapvkSj lHkh ,der ls bl fu.kZ; ij igqapvkSj lHkh ,der ls bl fu.kZ; ij igqaps fd Mkds fd Mkds fd Mkds fd Mkds fd MkddeZpkjh Toyar leL;kvks a dk lkeuk dj jgs gS aAdeZpkjh Toyar leL;kvks a dk lkeuk dj jgs gS aAdeZpkjh Toyar leL;kvks a dk lkeuk dj jgs gS aAdeZpkjh Toyar leL;kvks a dk lkeuk dj jgs gS aAdeZpkjh Toyar leL;kvks a dk lkeuk dj jgs gS aAMkd iz'kklu }kjk fdlh Hkh leL;k ds izfr dksbZMkd iz'kklu }kjk fdlh Hkh leL;k ds izfr dksbZMkd iz'kklu }kjk fdlh Hkh leL;k ds izfr dksbZMkd iz'kklu }kjk fdlh Hkh leL;k ds izfr dksbZMkd iz'kklu }kjk fdlh Hkh leL;k ds izfr dksbZxaHkhjrk ugh fn[kkbZ tk jgh gS Mkd deZpkjh eq[;r%xaHkhjrk ugh fn[kkbZ tk jgh gS Mkd deZpkjh eq[;r%xaHkhjrk ugh fn[kkbZ tk jgh gS Mkd deZpkjh eq[;r%xaHkhjrk ugh fn[kkbZ tk jgh gS Mkd deZpkjh eq[;r%xaHkhjrk ugh fn[kkbZ tk jgh gS Mkd deZpkjh eq[;r%foHkkx esa deZpkfj;ks a dh deh ls vR;f/kd ijs'kkuhfoHkkx esa deZpkfj;ks a dh deh ls vR;f/kd ijs'kkuhfoHkkx esa deZpkfj;ks a dh deh ls vR;f/kd ijs'kkuhfoHkkx esa deZpkfj;ks a dh deh ls vR;f/kd ijs'kkuhfoHkkx esa deZpkfj;ks a dh deh ls vR;f/kd ijs'kkuhmBk jgs gS aA vky bf.M;k ;wfu;u us cgqr ls eq[;mBk jgs gS aA vky bf.M;k ;wfu;u us cgqr ls eq[;mBk jgs gS aA vky bf.M;k ;wfu;u us cgqr ls eq[;mBk jgs gS aA vky bf.M;k ;wfu;u us cgqr ls eq[;mBk jgs gS aA vky bf.M;k ;wfu;u us cgqr ls eq[;eqíks a dks mBk;k tks lkyks a ls iz'kklu ds vlg;ksxh;eqíks a dks mBk;k tks lkyks a ls iz'kklu ds vlg;ksxh;eqíks a dks mBk;k tks lkyks a ls iz'kklu ds vlg;ksxh;eqíks a dks mBk;k tks lkyks a ls iz'kklu ds vlg;ksxh;eqíks a dks mBk;k tks lkyks a ls iz'kklu ds vlg;ksxh;joS;s ds dkj.k vulqy>s iMs+ gS aA dsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.khjoS;s ds dkj.k vulqy>s iMs+ gS aA dsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.khjoS;s ds dkj.k vulqy>s iMs+ gS aA dsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.khjoS;s ds dkj.k vulqy>s iMs+ gS aA dsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.khjoS;s ds dkj.k vulqy>s iMs+ gS aA dsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.khus ;g eglwl fd;k fd bu ifjLFkfr;ks a es a yxkrkjus ;g eglwl fd;k fd bu ifjLFkfr;ks a es a yxkrkjus ;g eglwl fd;k fd bu ifjLFkfr;ks a es a yxkrkjus ;g eglwl fd;k fd bu ifjLFkfr;ks a es a yxkrkjus ;g eglwl fd;k fd bu ifjLFkfr;ks a es a yxkrkjdke ugha fd;k tk ldrk vkSj buds rqjUr dqNdke ugha fd;k tk ldrk vkSj buds rqjUr dqNdke ugha fd;k tk ldrk vkSj buds rqjUr dqNdke ugha fd;k tk ldrk vkSj buds rqjUr dqNdke ugha fd;k tk ldrk vkSj buds rqjUr dqNmik; djuk vfr vko';d gSA dsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.khmik; djuk vfr vko';d gSA dsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.khmik; djuk vfr vko';d gSA dsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.khmik; djuk vfr vko';d gSA dsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.khmik; djuk vfr vko';d gSA dsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.khds }kjk ,d Kkiu iksLVy ,Fkks ZVh dks lkS aik x;kds }kjk ,d Kkiu iksLVy ,Fkks ZVh dks lkS aik x;kds }kjk ,d Kkiu iksLVy ,Fkks ZVh dks lkS aik x;kds }kjk ,d Kkiu iksLVy ,Fkks ZVh dks lkS aik x;kds }kjk ,d Kkiu iksLVy ,Fkks ZVh dks lkS aik x;kftlesa lkekU; deZpkfj;ks a dh izeq[k leL;kvks a dsftlesa lkekU; deZpkfj;ks a dh izeq[k leL;kvks a dsftlesa lkekU; deZpkfj;ks a dh izeq[k leL;kvks a dsftlesa lkekU; deZpkfj;ks a dh izeq[k leL;kvks a dsftlesa lkekU; deZpkfj;ks a dh izeq[k leL;kvks a dslkFk&lkFk iksLVy xzqi ̂ lh* dh leL;kvksa dks js[kkafdrlkFk&lkFk iksLVy xzqi ̂ lh* dh leL;kvksa dks js[kkafdrlkFk&lkFk iksLVy xzqi ̂ lh* dh leL;kvksa dks js[kkafdrlkFk&lkFk iksLVy xzqi ̂ lh* dh leL;kvksa dks js[kkafdrlkFk&lkFk iksLVy xzqi ̂ lh* dh leL;kvksa dks js[kkafdrfd;k x;k gS tksfd pkVZj vkQ fMekaM esa ikfjr fd;kfd;k x;k gS tksfd pkVZj vkQ fMekaM esa ikfjr fd;kfd;k x;k gS tksfd pkVZj vkQ fMekaM esa ikfjr fd;kfd;k x;k gS tksfd pkVZj vkQ fMekaM esa ikfjr fd;kfd;k x;k gS tksfd pkVZj vkQ fMekaM esa ikfjr fd;kx;k gSAx;k gSAx;k gSAx;k gSAx;k gSA
dsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh ds ikfjr izLrko ddsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh ds ikfjr izLrko ddsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh ds ikfjr izLrko ddsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh ds ikfjr izLrko ddsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh ds ikfjr izLrko dss ss svuqlkj ;fn iz'kklu bu leL;kvks a dk 'kkfUriw.kZvuqlkj ;fn iz'kklu bu leL;kvks a dk 'kkfUriw.kZvuqlkj ;fn iz'kklu bu leL;kvks a dk 'kkfUriw.kZvuqlkj ;fn iz'kklu bu leL;kvks a dk 'kkfUriw.kZvuqlkj ;fn iz'kklu bu leL;kvks a dk 'kkfUriw.kZmfpr gy fudkyus esa ukdke jgrs gS a rks fuEufyf[krmfpr gy fudkyus esa ukdke jgrs gS a rks fuEufyf[krmfpr gy fudkyus esa ukdke jgrs gS a rks fuEufyf[krmfpr gy fudkyus esa ukdke jgrs gS a rks fuEufyf[krmfpr gy fudkyus esa ukdke jgrs gS a rks fuEufyf[krdk;ZØe vk;ksftr fd, tk,axs %&dk;ZØe vk;ksftr fd, tk,axs %&dk;ZØe vk;ksftr fd, tk,axs %&dk;ZØe vk;ksftr fd, tk,axs %&dk;ZØe vk;ksftr fd, tk,axs %&
dsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh & dq:{ks=kdsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh & dq:{ks=kdsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh & dq:{ks=kdsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh & dq:{ks=kdsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh & dq:{ks=k
32BHARTIYA POST AUGUST, 2009
izFke pj.k%&izFke pj.k%&izFke pj.k%&izFke pj.k%&izFke pj.k%& l H k h e q [ ; d k ; k Z y ; k s a e s al H k h e q [ ; d k ; k Z y ; k s a e s al H k h e q [ ; d k ; k Z y ; k s a e s al H k h e q [ ; d k ; k Z y ; k s a e s al H k h e q [ ; d k ; k Z y ; k s a e s aHkkstu&vodk'k ds le; lIrkg HkjHkkstu&vodk'k ds le; lIrkg HkjHkkstu&vodk'k ds le; lIrkg HkjHkkstu&vodk'k ds le; lIrkg HkjHkkstu&vodk'k ds le; lIrkg Hkjizn'kZu djukAizn'kZu djukAizn'kZu djukAizn'kZu djukAizn'kZu djukA
nwljk pj.k%& Mkd Hkou] lh-ih-,e-th-@ih-,e-th-nwljk pj.k%& Mkd Hkou] lh-ih-,e-th-@ih-,e-th-nwljk pj.k%& Mkd Hkou] lh-ih-,e-th-@ih-,e-th-nwljk pj.k%& Mkd Hkou] lh-ih-,e-th-@ih-,e-th-nwljk pj.k%& Mkd Hkou] lh-ih-,e-th-@ih-,e-th-dk;kZy; ,oa fMfotu dk;kZy;ks a dsdk;kZy; ,oa fMfotu dk;kZy;ks a dsdk;kZy; ,oa fMfotu dk;kZy;ks a dsdk;kZy; ,oa fMfotu dk;kZy;ks a dsdk;kZy; ,oa fMfotu dk;kZy;ks a dslkeus ,d lIrkg /kjuk&i zn'k Zulkeus ,d lIrkg /kjuk&i zn'k Zulkeus ,d lIrkg /kjuk&i zn'k Zulkeus ,d lIrkg /kjuk&i zn'k Zulkeus ,d lIrkg /kjuk&i zn'k ZudjukAdjukAdjukAdjukAdjukA
rhljk pj.k%& ,d fnu dh uoEcj] rhljk pj.k%& ,d fnu dh uoEcj] rhljk pj.k%& ,d fnu dh uoEcj] rhljk pj.k%& ,d fnu dh uoEcj] rhljk pj.k%& ,d fnu dh uoEcj] 20092009200920092009 esa lkadsfrd esa lkadsfrd esa lkadsfrd esa lkadsfrd esa lkadsfrdgM+rky dk vkgoku] ftldh lwpukgM+rky dk vkgoku] ftldh lwpukgM+rky dk vkgoku] ftldh lwpukgM+rky dk vkgoku] ftldh lwpukgM+rky dk vkgoku] ftldh lwpukMh-th- ,oa lh-ih-,e-th- dks ,dMh-th- ,oa lh-ih-,e-th- dks ,dMh-th- ,oa lh-ih-,e-th- dks ,dMh-th- ,oa lh-ih-,e-th- dks ,dMh-th- ,oa lh-ih-,e-th- dks ,dfo'kky izn'kZu@jSyh djds Hkst nhfo'kky izn'kZu@jSyh djds Hkst nhfo'kky izn'kZu@jSyh djds Hkst nhfo'kky izn'kZu@jSyh djds Hkst nhfo'kky izn'kZu@jSyh djds Hkst nhtk,xhAtk,xhAtk,xhAtk,xhAtk,xhA
dsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh vius ikfjr izLrko dsdsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh vius ikfjr izLrko dsdsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh vius ikfjr izLrko dsdsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh vius ikfjr izLrko dsdsUnzh; dk;Zdkfj.kh vius ikfjr izLrko dsvuqlkj ,u-,Q-ih-bZ- ls vuqjks/k djrh gS fd mijksDrvuqlkj ,u-,Q-ih-bZ- ls vuqjks/k djrh gS fd mijksDrvuqlkj ,u-,Q-ih-bZ- ls vuqjks/k djrh gS fd mijksDrvuqlkj ,u-,Q-ih-bZ- ls vuqjks/k djrh gS fd mijksDrvuqlkj ,u-,Q-ih-bZ- ls vuqjks/k djrh gS fd mijksDrdk;ZØe dks lQy cukus ds fy, ,u-,Q-ih-bZ- dsdk;ZØe dks lQy cukus ds fy, ,u-,Q-ih-bZ- dsdk;ZØe dks lQy cukus ds fy, ,u-,Q-ih-bZ- dsdk;ZØe dks lQy cukus ds fy, ,u-,Q-ih-bZ- dsdk;ZØe dks lQy cukus ds fy, ,u-,Q-ih-bZ- dscSuj rys ,d lk>kk dk;ZØe vk;ksftr djsaA bucSuj rys ,d lk>kk dk;ZØe vk;ksftr djsaA bucSuj rys ,d lk>kk dk;ZØe vk;ksftr djsaA bucSuj rys ,d lk>kk dk;ZØe vk;ksftr djsaA bucSuj rys ,d lk>kk dk;ZØe vk;ksftr djsaA bueqíks a ij nwljh QSMjs'ku@;wfu;u ls Hkh ckr dh tk,Aeqíks a ij nwljh QSMjs'ku@;wfu;u ls Hkh ckr dh tk,Aeqíks a ij nwljh QSMjs'ku@;wfu;u ls Hkh ckr dh tk,Aeqíks a ij nwljh QSMjs'ku@;wfu;u ls Hkh ckr dh tk,Aeqíks a ij nwljh QSMjs'ku@;wfu;u ls Hkh ckr dh tk,Aeq[; ekaxs %&eq[; ekaxs %&eq[; ekaxs %&eq[; ekaxs %&eq[; ekaxs %&11111----- lHkh lSD'kuy ekaxs tks lHkh lSD'kuy ekaxs tks lHkh lSD'kuy ekaxs tks lHkh lSD'kuy ekaxs tks lHkh lSD'kuy ekaxs tks 20-1-200920-1-200920-1-200920-1-200920-1-2009 dh izLrkfor dh izLrkfor dh izLrkfor dh izLrkfor dh izLrkfor
gM+rky esa 'kkfey Fkh dks gy fd;k tk,AgM+rky esa 'kkfey Fkh dks gy fd;k tk,AgM+rky esa 'kkfey Fkh dks gy fd;k tk,AgM+rky esa 'kkfey Fkh dks gy fd;k tk,AgM+rky esa 'kkfey Fkh dks gy fd;k tk,A22222----- lHkh fjDr LFkkuks a dks Hkjk tk,A ftlesalHkh fjDr LFkkuks a dks Hkjk tk,A ftlesalHkh fjDr LFkkuks a dks Hkjk tk,A ftlesalHkh fjDr LFkkuks a dks Hkjk tk,A ftlesalHkh fjDr LFkkuks a dks Hkjk tk,A ftlesa
jSftMwy fjDr LFkku Hkh 'kkfey gSAjSftMwy fjDr LFkku Hkh 'kkfey gSAjSftMwy fjDr LFkku Hkh 'kkfey gSAjSftMwy fjDr LFkku Hkh 'kkfey gSAjSftMwy fjDr LFkku Hkh 'kkfey gSA33333----- inksUurh ds lHkh inks a dks Hkjk tk,AinksUurh ds lHkh inks a dks Hkjk tk,AinksUurh ds lHkh inks a dks Hkjk tk,AinksUurh ds lHkh inks a dks Hkjk tk,AinksUurh ds lHkh inks a dks Hkjk tk,A44444----- dSMj lajpuk vkSj iksLVy xqzi ̂ lh* dh inksUurhdSMj lajpuk vkSj iksLVy xqzi ̂ lh* dh inksUurhdSMj lajpuk vkSj iksLVy xqzi ̂ lh* dh inksUurhdSMj lajpuk vkSj iksLVy xqzi ̂ lh* dh inksUurhdSMj lajpuk vkSj iksLVy xqzi ̂ lh* dh inksUurh
laHkkoukvks a es a lq/kkj djukAlaHkkoukvks a es a lq/kkj djukAlaHkkoukvks a es a lq/kkj djukAlaHkkoukvks a es a lq/kkj djukAlaHkkoukvks a es a lq/kkj djukA55555----- izkstSDV ,sjks ds lapkyu ds fy, i;kZIr LVkQizkstSDV ,sjks ds lapkyu ds fy, i;kZIr LVkQizkstSDV ,sjks ds lapkyu ds fy, i;kZIr LVkQizkstSDV ,sjks ds lapkyu ds fy, i;kZIr LVkQizkstSDV ,sjks ds lapkyu ds fy, i;kZIr LVkQ
,oa lalk/kuks a dh iwrhZ djukA,oa lalk/kuks a dh iwrhZ djukA,oa lalk/kuks a dh iwrhZ djukA,oa lalk/kuks a dh iwrhZ djukA,oa lalk/kuks a dh iwrhZ djukA66666----- 19761976197619761976 ,y-,l-th- HkrhZ fu;e ds vuqlkj ,- ,y-,l-th- HkrhZ fu;e ds vuqlkj ,- ,y-,l-th- HkrhZ fu;e ds vuqlkj ,- ,y-,l-th- HkrhZ fu;e ds vuqlkj ,- ,y-,l-th- HkrhZ fu;e ds vuqlkj ,-
ih-,e- ,dkmaVl inksUurh vkSj Mkd ,oaih-,e- ,dkmaVl inksUurh vkSj Mkd ,oaih-,e- ,dkmaVl inksUurh vkSj Mkd ,oaih-,e- ,dkmaVl inksUurh vkSj Mkd ,oaih-,e- ,dkmaVl inksUurh vkSj Mkd ,oavkj-,e-,l- ,dkmaV S aV dk fo'k s"k HkÙkkvkj-,e-,l- ,dkmaV S aV dk fo'k s"k HkÙkkvkj-,e-,l- ,dkmaV S aV dk fo'k s"k HkÙkkvkj-,e-,l- ,dkmaV S aV dk fo'k s"k HkÙkkvkj-,e-,l- ,dkmaV S aV dk fo'k s"k HkÙkkinksUurh osru fu/kkZfjr esa 'kkfey fd;kinksUurh osru fu/kkZfjr esa 'kkfey fd;kinksUurh osru fu/kkZfjr esa 'kkfey fd;kinksUurh osru fu/kkZfjr esa 'kkfey fd;kinksUurh osru fu/kkZfjr esa 'kkfey fd;ktk,Atk,Atk,Atk,Atk,A
77777----- ikaposa osru vk;ksx ds ykxw djus ds nkSjkuikaposa osru vk;ksx ds ykxw djus ds nkSjkuikaposa osru vk;ksx ds ykxw djus ds nkSjkuikaposa osru vk;ksx ds ykxw djus ds nkSjkuikaposa osru vk;ksx ds ykxw djus ds nkSjku,-ih-,e- ,dkmaVl ,oa ,dkmaVSaV }kjk Mkfd;s,-ih-,e- ,dkmaVl ,oa ,dkmaVSaV }kjk Mkfd;s,-ih-,e- ,dkmaVl ,oa ,dkmaVSaV }kjk Mkfd;s,-ih-,e- ,dkmaVl ,oa ,dkmaVSaV }kjk Mkfd;s,-ih-,e- ,dkmaVl ,oa ,dkmaVSaV }kjk Mkfd;sdks vf/kd Hkqxrku fd;s tkus ds ckjs esadks vf/kd Hkqxrku fd;s tkus ds ckjs esadks vf/kd Hkqxrku fd;s tkus ds ckjs esadks vf/kd Hkqxrku fd;s tkus ds ckjs esadks vf/kd Hkqxrku fd;s tkus ds ckjs esayafcr ekeyksa dks okfil fy;k tk, o iquZfopkjyafcr ekeyksa dks okfil fy;k tk, o iquZfopkjyafcr ekeyksa dks okfil fy;k tk, o iquZfopkjyafcr ekeyksa dks okfil fy;k tk, o iquZfopkjyafcr ekeyksa dks okfil fy;k tk, o iquZfopkj
fd;k tk,Afd;k tk,Afd;k tk,Afd;k tk,Afd;k tk,A88888----- vkj-Vh-ih- ds fiNys lsokdky dks lhfu;VhZvkj-Vh-ih- ds fiNys lsokdky dks lhfu;VhZvkj-Vh-ih- ds fiNys lsokdky dks lhfu;VhZvkj-Vh-ih- ds fiNys lsokdky dks lhfu;VhZvkj-Vh-ih- ds fiNys lsokdky dks lhfu;VhZ
vkSj inksUurh ds fy, tksM+k tk,AvkSj inksUurh ds fy, tksM+k tk,AvkSj inksUurh ds fy, tksM+k tk,AvkSj inksUurh ds fy, tksM+k tk,AvkSj inksUurh ds fy, tksM+k tk,A99999----- dUQesZ'ku ijh{kk dh dk;Zokgh dks fujLrdUQesZ'ku ijh{kk dh dk;Zokgh dks fujLrdUQesZ'ku ijh{kk dh dk;Zokgh dks fujLrdUQesZ'ku ijh{kk dh dk;Zokgh dks fujLrdUQesZ'ku ijh{kk dh dk;Zokgh dks fujLr
fd;k tk,Afd;k tk,Afd;k tk,Afd;k tk,Afd;k tk,A
The CWC has further authorized the General
Secretary to take appropriate action based on the
findings of the Committee, including disciplinary action,
if necessary.
In the meantime, as an interim measure the
CWC directed the said five divisional Secretaries to
accept the membership application forms from the
complainant officials and accept their subscription and
grant receipts for the same, till a final decision is taken
based on the Committee's report.
DADA GHOSH BHAWAN
The CWC has approved the CHQ to regularize
the title of the property after having discussion with
Com. O. P. Gupta in formulating the upkeep charges
for the building for the future and also duly clearing the
dues.
The CWC has deliberated all the other issues
confronting the Postal and decided to work for a broad
based unity among the unions to mitigate the long
pending demands.
The CHQ records its heartiest thanks to Com.
Naresh Gupta, General Secretary, Reception
committee and his team for the tireless work and
arrangement, they made for the CWC. The hospitality
will ever remain in the minds of the participants. Com.
K. K. Rohilla, officiating Circle Secretary had also did
his best for the successful conduct of the CWC
meeting. We record our appreciations to all those who
worked hard for the success of the CWC meeting
(K. V. Sridharan)
General Secretary
Dated - 18.07.2009
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