Shri C.K.Kutty, Dy.CPO/IR has initiated the proceedings of the 2nd PNM of the current year and welcomed General Secretary of SWRMU and other esteemed office bearers of SWRMU and requested CPO to deliver the opening address.
Shri K.Harikrishnan, CPO in his opening address welcomed Dr.A. M.D’ Cruz, General Secretary, SWRM Union and all the esteemed office bearers of SWRMU and Officers and Officials present for the second PNM Meeting with SWRMU during the current year.
CPO mentioned that efforts have been made to solve many grievances of the employees and hoped that with the cooperation of Union and General Secretary, discussions will be fruitful and solutions will be arrived on many pending items.
CPO once again welcomed everybody for the 2nd PNM meeting and congratulated GS for the conduct of 11th Annual General Council of SWRMU in an excellent manner at Mysore. CPO also thanked the Union for extending the support in maintaining industrial peace on South Western Railway
Then, CPO requested Dr.A.M.D’Cruz, GS/SWRMU to address the forum.
2.0 Dr.A.M.D’Cruz, General Secretary, SWRMU welcomed Shri K.Harikrishnan, CPO, Shri C.K.Kutty, Dy.CPO/IR and other esteemed office bearers and his colleagues to the second PNM of the current year.
2.1 GS mentioned that efforts will be made to complete the quota of meetings during the year.
2.2 GS mentioned that the Union is having cordial relations with the Administration. He mentioned that he met General Manager on 13.10.2015 and brought to his notice about the non-implementation of agreed items in the PNM forum and CPO has also taken a note of it. GS expected that in coming days, situation will improve definitely.
2.3 GS also mentioned that during the 91st Annual Convention of All India Railwaymen’s Federation, held at Jodhpur from 3-5 October, 2015, AIRF has taken a decision to defer the strike call as Railway Minister and Railway Board have come forward for discussion and solving long pending demands.
2.4 GS mentioned that Railway Board has assured the Federations especially AIRF in the National JCM that has taken place on 29 th
September, 2015 that 7th Pay Commission will be implemented from 01.01.2016 though the time was extended to 7 th Pay Commission for a period of four months to submit the report.
2.5 GS mentioned that during the interaction with the Chairman of 7 th Pay Commission, Justice. Ashok Kumar Mathur, it was indicated that pay commission report will be implemented with effect from 01.01.2016, but the demand of AIRF was to implement from 01.01.2014 itself.
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2.6 He mentioned that it is unfortunate that 7th Pay Commission has not added the 119% DA to the basic pay before calculating the new pay fixation, though AIRF demanded as on the lines of 5th Pay Commission.
2.7 He mentioned that Railway Board may enhance the minimum wages for calculation of PLB as Rs.7000/- instead of Rs.3500/- after completion of Bihar elections as recommended by Labour Minister and Union Cabinet is likely to take a decision shortly. He further added that difference of arrears for PLB will also be paid to the workers with the ceiling limit of Rs.18,000/- to Rs.20,000/-.
2.8 He mentioned that Railway Board is yet respond positively on the 36 charter of demands placed by the AIRF especially with regard to filling up of vacancies, maintenance of quarters.
2.9 He mentioned that National JCM was conducted by calling 4 members each from the federations and CRB and MS were also present during the meeting and federations have expressed satisfaction as Government is looking into their demands for settlement and hence deferred the idea of strike.
2.10 He mentioned that AIRF is not satisfied with the Government as there is no provision in the last budget for implementation of 7 th Pay Commission and actual implementation will take place from May-2016 or so.
2.11 He brought to the notice of PNM forum about the non-implementation of agreed items in the PNM of SWR and not appreciated the policy adopted by SWR for dealing the inter railway request transfers for which employees are suffering a lot especially Engineering and Mechanical, wherein bulk applications are pending for forwarding/acceptance/relieving. He mentioned that around 2000 applications have already been forwarded to other Railways.
2.12 He expressed that Union is handicapped in convincing the employees about the status of their transfers as Union is not having any details. He requested CPO to arrange the list of employees with details, who sought the transfer and the details of applications already forwarded to other Railways.
3.0 Shri Vishal Agarwal, CCM before taking up the agenda items has shared the following information for the information of forum.
3.1 Railway Board has fixed the target of above 6% of the last year’s target for carrying the passengers, whereas SWR is lagging far behind in this regard. SWR could be able to surpass only 0.22% till September-2015 and hence sought the cooperation of Union to educate and encourage the ticket checking staff to perform their duties effectively for increasing the earnings of this Railway.
3.2 CCM mentioned that the performance of ticket checking staff of Bangalore Division during the month of September-2015 is quite disheartening.
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3.3 Around 18 Automated Ticket Vending Machines have been supplied and will be commissioned well before the conclusion of Dasara Festival all over the SWR to ease out the work load of Window Counters and for the convenience of travelling public.
4.0 While thanking CCM for sharing the information, he mentioned the following: Earnings of ticket counters have come down as large number of
vacancies of ticket checking staff are exiting all over SWR and coaches are being unmanned, resulting in ticketless passengers are travelling freely.
One TTE has been asked to look after 6 coaches, which was reduced to four coaches after strong opposition from the trade unions.
New trains are being introduced in each and every budget and corresponding posts are not created resulting in overload to ticket checking staff and coaches are left unmanned.
For the purpose of manning the sleeper coaches squad TTEs are being drawn, resulting in non-checking of general coaches. This has resulted in decrease of Squad TTEs to 7 1/2 % from the level of 15%, which will definitely have repercussions on the earnings.
Many trains are running from Bangalore to Mysore and vice versa without Ticket Checking Staff and this was brought to the notice of administration on many occasions.
A concrete study should be conducted on the busy routes for identifying the quantum of ticketless travelling and necessary steps should be taken to reduce the ticketless travelling.
Administration could have considered the posting of CGA candidates to ticket checking cadre, being an important revenue generating area, whereas very minimum number of CGA candidates have been posted.
Encouragement should be given to the ticket checking staff by way of suitable rewards, who are performing well.
4.1 Reacting to the above points, CPO and CCM have mentioned that: CPO mentioned that GDCE is likely to be held on 8th November for
the post of TTE and this will definitely ease out some pressure on the ticket checking staff.
CPO mentioned that the decision not to consider CGA candidates for the post of TTE has been taken during 2008. CCM has stated that he will discuss the matter with GM.
5.0 During the discussions, GS has strongly objected to the recent criticism by CVC that trade union officials are not performing their duties properly. He mentioned that in fact trade union officials are working more effectively and looking after the welfare of employees also and criticism in this regard will not be tolerated.
6.0 The General Manager addressed the PNM meeting on the second day i.e. on 15th October, 2015. CPO welcomed GM, P/CHODs, General Secretary and representatives of SWRMU to the second PNM of the year. CPO mentioned that discussions have taken place between Union and administration and some agreements have been arrived with PHODs/CHODs on the tabled subjects. He also mentioned that a few subjects have been marked for discussion with General Manager.
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6.1 Addressing the forum, at the outset GM mentioned that there was a full Board review meeting at Hyderabad on 4th September-2015 in which 5 Zonal Railways were called and he was happy to inform that SWR was not under the scanner of criticism in any of the areas and with the active cooperation of everybody, earning have been increased and performance is also good.
6.2 GM mentioned that Hon’ble MR is interacting with him frequently and MR will be visiting Goa shortly again. GM further stated that as per the version of Hon’ble MR there is no dearth of money for staff welfare programmes and he was happy to inform that 2 out of 4 doublings have been cleared by the Planning Commission, one is Penukonda-Yelahanka and other one is Arsikeri-Tumkur and these projects will be executed very fast and work will start this year itself as tenders have also been invited. He further mentioned that Gadag-Hotgi doubling project will also be started in a big way.
6.3 Regarding welfare measures, GM mentioned that Medical Department is taking infrastructure expansion in a big way in the year 2015 and many milestones have been achieved in Hubli and Bangalore and Hubli Central Hospital is really looking good after expansion work. He also mentioned about Bangalore Hospital, wherein lot of infrastructure and machineries have arrived in Hospital and the administration is serious about the creation of posts, of course by way of matching surrender and promised that improvement of medical facilities will be the topmost priority for him.
6.4 As far as Colonies and Community Halls, GM mentioned that 8 Community Halls have been upgraded all over SWR and this process will continue and for Institutes adequate grants have been allotted for improving the Gym and spot purchase committee has also been constituted for purchase of Gym equipments.
6.5 GM mentioned that Colony Care Committees are functioning all over South Western Railway, but our colonies are nowhere near the modern colonies and lot of scope is there for improvements. He further assured that money and sincerity are not the problem and it is a matter of time.
6.6 GM mentioned that SWR is having around 15,000 quarters and in that around 3,000 quarters are over aged and many of them are 75 or 80 years old and every year, money is being spent for replacement of around 180 quarters. He also mentioned that a large number of quarters at Hubli, Bangalore and Arsikere have been constructed during the current year.
7.0 Dr.A.M.D’Cruz, General Secretary of SWRMU welcomed beloved General Manager Shri P.K.Saxena, PHODs, CHODs, his colleague comrades for the 2nd PNM of the current year with the administration.
7.1 GS thanked the General Manager for briefing the recent development on Indian Railways as especially for arranging a meeting with Parliamentary Committee during their visit to Bangalore for submission of memorandum to the committee. GS also mentioned that fruitful discussions were taken place between Parliamentary Committee and the SWRM Union.
7.2 GS mentioned that though our General Manager is busy in looking after both the Railways (SCR & SWR), he is kind enough to share the developments taken place between him and MR to the Union immediately and also notifying his priorities. He also thanked the General Manager for
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his cooperation in all aspects.7.3 GS mentioned that representatives of Federation at Board’s level have
met the Hon’ble MR on two occasions separately between last PNM and the current PNM. The first one is during 91st Annual Convention of All India Railwaymen’s Federation, held at Jodhpur from 3-5 October, 2015 and during “Parliament Chalo” programme when Parliament session was going on. He also mentioned that Federation met with Lok Sabha Speaker also and explained the long pending demands of Railwaymen, which were not settled in time.
7.4 GS mentioned that to bring the pressure on Government of India, Ministry of Railways, leader of All India Railwaymen Federation and leader of South Western Railway Mazdoor Union met the Hon’ble Railway Minister. He further mentioned that Hon’ble MR has sought the cooperation of Federation in bringing down the accident to Zero on Indian Railways for which Federation has agreed to extend full cooperation and assured the Railway Minister that they are with the administration.
7.5 GS mentioned that AIRF has also brought to the notice of the Hon’ble MR and Railway Board about the long pending demands from 2012 and not conducting of National JCM till date by the Cabinet Secretary of Government of India, though it is a highest forum to solve the grievances and not caring about the problems of labours.
7.6 GS mentioned that finally Government of India has agreed to conduct the National level JCM with CRB, Member Staff and Cabinet Secretary and assured that National level JCM will be conducted regularly henceforth. At the same time, Railway Minster has requested the federations not to resort to indefinite strike as it will be a loss to the Nation for which federations have responded positively as a Committee of 4 core Ministers has been formed by the Hon’ble Prime Minister to sort out the issue of Central Government employees.
7.7 GS mentioned that the following 7th Pay Commission report will be submitted after Bihar elections i.e. after 12 th November and he expected that the report will be very much positive for the employees as the Pay Commission members have closely noted the problems of employees and the same are likely to be effected from 01.01.2016 and not retrospectively from 01.01.2014. As per his version annual increment rate is likely to be between 5% to 6%, though the organized labour have demanded 10%.
7.8 GS also mentioned that the Government is likely to take a decision regarding enhancement of PLB ceiling limits and minimum guaranteed pension for Railwaymen shortly. He further mentioned that Railwaymen are working round the clock on par with the Indian Army and hence, Railwaymen deserve pension and Railway Minister himself has given a letter to Finance Ministry that Railways will bear the pension from its own sources.
7.9 GS has mentioned that it is painful to note that SWR administration has not considered their request for payment of PLB in cash during this year. He mentioned that some of the Railways have obliged the requests of Unions and paid the PLB in cash.
7.10 GS has made a point about the vacancies of 5,000 in South Western Railway from the date of formation to till date, due to which employees are under tremendous pressure and vacancies arose due to retirements are not being filled up immediately forcing the existing staff to handle the extra
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work.7.11 GS mentioned that the progress made by RRCs and RRBs during the last
few years is not satisfactory as transparency is also lacking. He mentioned that he has brought to the notice of General Manger on many occasions, but nothing has materialized. He made a point about 77 people of 2010 notification are yet to be issued with offer of appointment, which is very serious and they were lathi charged, when they came to GM’s office to express their displeasure. All the 77 people have completed the PET, documents verification and medical examination.
7.12 GS mentioned that though the representatives of Unions are being designated as Brand Ambassadors, it is nothing but an eye wash and administration is not taking them into confidence while taking any major decisions.
7.13 GS has strongly made a point of non-filling up of vacancies and problems being faced by the employees, who are willing to go on transfer (more than 4000) to other Railways. He has stated that OT should be allowed wherever vacancies exist on large scale. He mentioned that much more Locos are being allowed in EMD/Hubli and KJM forcing the employees to work extra hours.
7.14 GS has mentioned about, GM/SWR has taken a decision that employees will be relieved on transfer only when the vacancies are less than 10%, which is not at all possible as SWR is already having maximum vacancies in almost all the categories. He requested the General Manager to review the policy guidelines issued by him.
7.15 GS has narrated many problems being faced by the employees in Railway Hospitals all over three divisions including supply of tablets, renewal of MOUs with private hospitals, reimbursement of medical expenses and behavior of doctors. GM assured him that medical facilities to the Railwaymen will be his first priority and he will personally look into the matter. In this connection, FA&CAO has mentioned that procedure order has already been drawn for reimbursement of medical bills and renewal of MOUs with Referral Hospitals.
7.16 GS mentioned again about the implementation of agreed items in the PNM. GM has instructed CPO to arrange special meetings with concerned PHODs wherever long pending issues are not resolved.
7.17 GS mentioned about the non-functioning of Labour Advisory Committee. GM has mentioned that the committee will be formed under the Chairmanship of CE/Planning and Dy.CPO/IR and two representatives from Union will also be nominated and the first meeting will be conducted in the month of October itself.
7.18 During the concluding session, GS has mentioned that this PNM has not been conducted successfully, though many of the Personnel Branch subjects are closed as most of the other HODs have not taken action on the PNM subjects.
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S E C T I O N –B (PREAMBLE SUBJECTS)
All these issues will be replied to GS/ SWRMU separately on receipt of position from concerned PHODs/CHODs. Preliminary discussions however were held on each item with the respective HOD.
(1) Supply of Safety Shoes to Workshop Staff both MYSS & UBLS
Safety shoes have to be issued every year (one pair) to all workshop staff but same has not been supplied for 2014 and 2015 even after many discussions held with CWMs & CME. Hence, GM’s personal intervention is requested for the supply of safety shoes for staff of UBLS and MYSS.
(COS, CME)R E M A R K S:Detailed position will be advised.
(2) Seventh Extension of MOU between RH/MYS and Bharath Cancer Hospital, Mysore. (Ref: GS/SWRMU ltr to GM/SWR with copy to CMD/UBL & CMS/MYS Dated: 29.09.2015)
7th extension of MOU between RH/MYS and Bharath Cancer Hospital, Mysore is pending for GM’s approval. Since MOU has expired on 18.06.15, many patients are facing difficulty in the continuity of treatment. Hence, this union urges the administration for early approval of the same.
(CMD)R E M A R K S:During the meeting, CMD has stated that action has already been taken to renew the MOU.
Further, FA&CAO has also added that a Joint Procedure Order has also been formulated by Accounts & Medical especially with regard to reimbursement of medical expenses and for timely finalization of renewal of MOUs with referral hospitals to avoid hardship to patients.
(3) Redeployment of Surplus Telephone Operators of SBC Division.
Redeployment of Telephone Operators was one of the Divisional PNM subject of SBC Division vide item No.32/6/14 in the 37 th PNM held on 27.04.2014 in the joint meeting with the administration held on 12.05.2015 it has been agreed to Redeploy all the 5 existing posts in Telephone Operators in Ticket Checking cadre, Since the Telephone Operator Controlled by Headquarters a proposal has been sent vide Sr.DPO/SBC, Letter No.B/P.555/IX/S&T/T.Operators dated: 24.08.2014 with DRM’s approval for communicating Headquarters approval. This union urges to communicate Headquarters approval at the earliest
(CCM, CPO)R E M A R K S:CCM has stated the said staff can be redeployed, if they are otherwise eligible for absorption in Commercial Department. CPO has informed the forum that Telephone operators’ cadre is controlled by HQ and hence CSTE also needs to take a call in this matter.
(4) Annual Cadre Review of Guards of SBC Division.In the Divisional PNM it has been replied by the administration vide item No.28/9/14 that the proposal of Annual Cadre Review of the Guards for
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the year 2013 – 2014 has been sent to Headquarters vide Sr.DPO/SBC, Letter No.B/P.135/1/Guards Dated: 30.07.2015 for Headquarters approval this union urges to communicate the Headquarters to create post of Review cadre.
(COM, CPO)R E M A R K S:This is under process.
(5) Filling up of Lab Attendant post. Since from the inception of diesel shed KJM during 1983, till date the Lab attendant posts have not been filled up. Till date Diesel Shed Technical staff are being utilized as Lab attendant. Presently 08 Lab attendant posts are lying vacant. This matter is raised by this Branch several times. This subject is given to all the officers during their shed visit. Till date no action has been taken up to fill up these vacancies. Divisional level administration is telling that these vacancies are controlled by Headquarters. Headquarters also not taken this matter seriously to fill up the vacancies. Diesel Shed is facing shortfall of vacancies even though administration is utilizing Diesel Shed technical staff as Lab attendant. Hence, arrange to fill up extra 8 Group ‘D’ posts under Diesel Shed category and can be posted to Laboratory. It was replied that the proposal has been sent to Headquarters. Since it is Headquarters Control post necessary approval has sent to Headquarters vide Sr.DPO/SBC, Letter No.B/P.V/Mech/15 Headquarters has been advised to Fill up these vacancies. This union urges to fill up the vacancies.
(CME, CPO)R E M A R K S:Notification has been issued recently.
(6) Request for Review of Rejected case of Compassionate Grounds Appointment in favour of Smt.Vasanthalakshmi, Married Daughter of Late.Sri.Sathyanarayana Singh, Ex.Sr.Tech/C&W/SBC. (Ref: Sr.DPO/SBC, Letter No.B/P.268/CGA/12/13/75(SS-13) dated: 20.08.2014.)This union has been persistently requesting the administration to reconsider and review the Compassionate Grounds Appointment request in favour of Smt.Vasanthalakshmi, Married Daughter of Late.Sri.Sathyanarayana Singh, Ex.Sr.Tech/C&W/SBC, duly explaining their domestic and economical problems, in this connection the family members have met the Chief Personal Officer in a separate personal interview during January-2015 and submitted all the relevant records advised by CPO’s Office till date the case is pending at Headquarters. Once again this union requests to review and reconsider the rejection of Compassionate Grounds Appointment and offer suitable appointment to the wards of deceased employee.
(CPO)R E M A R K S:This will be examined further.
(7) Change of Classification of Commercial Clerks of RMGM.FJA was conducted on 08.01.2013 for change of classification and to the
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Competent Authority approval has been forwarded on 06.12.2013 to Headquarters for approval. This union urges to communicate the Headquarters approval at the earliest.
(CPO)R E M A R K S:This will be examined.
(8) Imprest cash with MD/CH/UBLSome of the indoor patients are advised to undergo a blood examination named “WELL FELIX TEST” for “LEPTOSPIRA” by M.PATH Company the above mentioned test is not available in Laboratory at CH/UBL. On the advice of the Railway Hospital Doctors the technician from the company visits the ward to collect blood samples from the patients duly collecting the fee at Rs.3,200/- from the patients. The amount may be reimbursed later on, but employees are facing difficulties to pay the amount in advance. Hence it is requested to make necessary provisions in the imprest cash of MD/CH/UBL for such kind of test
(CMD)R E M A R K S:CMD has assured that steps will be taken that patients need not pay from their pockets.
(9) Engagement of Act Apprentices in S.W.Railway.(Ref: GS/SWRMU ltr to GM/SWR Dated: 06.06.2015)This subject of appointing Act Apprentices in Railways was discussed with Railway Board and the Board has stated that orders in this regard already exist. Recently, the Central Railway has absorbed the trained Act Apprentices, whereas on this Railway the same is pending. There are lot of candidates who have completed the Act Apprentices on this Railway, there are 4000 vacancies existing on this Railway. Hence, it is requested Act Apprentices also can be absorbed in Railways as they are already trained in the Railways.
(GM, CPO)R E M A R K S:The policy in this regard was explained.
(10) RRC Notification No.2/2010-Reg.As per the notification, 3007 vacancies are to be filled but only 2600 have been filled, in spite of calling 20% extra for medical examination. The reason is that some of the candidates have not turned up and pending for some other reasons. Even till today many of the candidates not turned up while the candidates under 20% extra called are medically fit and awaiting to join. Even after these people joining, still vacancies will remain and it will be less than 3007 only. Therefore, the union urges to recruit these candidates immediately to fill up the vacancies
(GM, CPO)R E M A R K S:This will be examined.
(11) Transfer of C&W staff from SBC to MYSS
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This subject was agreed in the last PNM but staff are not yet relieved on transfer
(CME, CPO)R E M A R K S:This subject was deliberated at length. GS has strongly demanded that C&W staff of SBC division can be transferred to MYSS as per the rules, as no separate quota has been prescribed from Mechanical to Mechanical and hence these transfers have to be considered as a separate group. CPO and CME will examine the matter further and will advice the Union.
(12) Inter Railway Request Transfer of Technicians of S,W,RailwayApproval from EC Railway for accommodating 12 Technicians from SWR on request transfer has since been received vide CPO/ECR’s O.O.No.123/2015, dated 25.02.2015 i.e.10 from UBLS & 1 each from MYS & SBC. They have not yet been relieved till date.
(CME, CPO)R E M A R K S:During the discussions, it was stated that the file has already been sent to Mechanical Department for taking a decision, but the file is missing. Action will be taken to trace out the same at the earliest. Dy.CPO/IR has been instructed to follow up the matter.
(13) Decentralization of JE’s (Elec) between UBL Dn & UBLSEven after agreeing on the above proposal, the same is not yet implemented
(CEE, CPO)R E M A R K S:The issue was discussed in detail. The GS stated that they are only demanding status quo ante as the earlier policy was issued without their consent.
(14) Retention on promotion of Smt.G.Lakshmi, AA under FA&CAO/CN/BNC(Ref: GS/SWRMU ltr to GM/SWR/UBL with Copy to FA&CAO/UBL Dated: 09.12.2014)Retention Smt. G.Lakshmi, (SC), AA working under FA&CAO/CN/BNC on promotion was requested since her husband working in the State Govt office at SBC and above all, she is in occupation of Rly Qrs at BNC and her daughter is studying at SBC. Though more than ten months passed, no action is yet taken in the matter.
(GM & FA&CAO)R E M A R K S:This issue was deliberated at length in presence of General Manager. FA&CAO has stated Smt.G.Lakshmi cannot be promoted and retained as of now. But, FA&CAO has assured that Smt.G.Lakshmi can join Headquarters on promotion first and seek transfer and her case will be considered along with other employees within three to four months, for which Union has not agreed.
GS has strongly contended that her husband is working in State Government and she being a SC employee, her retention on promotion should be considered by the administration as she is facing lot of problems.
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(15) Repatriation of Supervisors to Workshops HubliThere are 12 Supervisory staff in the category of SSEs of Mechanical department/UBLS working CME/O/SWR. It is requested to repatriate these supervisors to workshop immediately.
(CME, CPO)R E M A R K S:CME has stated that he will see that only minimum required staff will be retained in CME’s office and rest will be repatriated to Hubli Workshop at the earliest.
(16) Supply of A4 size pay slips to Hubli workshop staffThe A4 size pay slips are procured by the Hubli workshop are on piece meal basis, for which the staff are not getting regularly in A4 size., when it is enquired it is being told that it is local purchased on small quantity. Hence it is required to supply regularly the A4 size pay slips and can be made to stock item.
(CPO, CWM/UBLS)R E M A R K S:CWM/UBLS will be advised to ensure proper supply.
(17) Request for Reinstatement of Shri M.R.Chandershekarappa, Ex.Khalasi, SE/Sig/CLR/UBL Division(Ref: GS/SWRMU Letter to GM/SWR with a copy to CPO/UBL & CSTE/UBL, dated 14.07.2015)
(GM & CPO)R E M A R K S:This will be examined.
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S E C T I O N –C (REVIEW ITEMS)
Item No. 05/2/2012
CLASSIFYING `RNN' STATION UNDER URBAN AGGLOMERATION FOR GRANT OF HRA AT `X’ RATES (30%).
The staff working between YNK and RNN Station have represented to this Union that the up to RNN Station comes within 6 KMs radius from the BBMP limits in this connection they have obtained Dependency Certificate from Dy. Commissioner Bangalore Rural District vide letter dated 27.03.2008 and represented to administration also duly enclosing the copies of dependency certificate issued by DC Bangalore Rural requesting for grant of `X’ rates of HRA (i.e. 30%) to the staff working between YNK and RNN.It is also very pertinent to mention that it has been confirmed from the sister Central Government organization employees i.e. BSNL staff working at Rajanukunte, are being paid 30% HRA at X rates but same is deprived for the Railway men’s.
Hence, this Union urges for classifying up to RNN Station Urban Agglomeration and grant HRA to the staff retrospectively i.e. w.e.f. 30.08.2008 that is the date of issual of dependency certificate by Dy. Commissioner.
M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):
Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore has been requested to issue Dependency Certificate vide letters dated 10.06.2011 and 31.08.2012. Till date dependency certificate has not been received from Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore. This will be further followed with Dy.Commissioner. After receipt of dependency certificate from Dy. Commissioner/Bangalore Rural District, action will be initiated.
M I N U T E S (4/5-02-2014)It was informed to SWRMU that in spite of Railway’s references, till date dependency certificate has not been received from Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore. GS/SWRMU has requested to get the certificate in a time frame manner since other Central Government Departments are extending the benefit of 30% HRA. CPO has assured that this will be further followed up with Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014).Dependency certificate from Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore has been received. The case is under process for forwarding to Railway Board.
M I N U T E S (30/31-10-2014).The proposal has been sent to FA& CAO for concurrence. In turn FA& CAO sought clarification on certificate issued by Dy.Commissioner. A reference has been made by Bangalore Division on these points vide letter No. B/P 54/CT/Vol.II dated 24.09.2014 to Dy.Commissioner.
GS/SWRMU requested to expedite the issue. If still delay persists in processing, he has sought implementation of the classification from the date of 30.08.2008, the day this subject has been raised.
GS/SWRMU requested FA&CAO to accept the certificate issued by the Dy.Commissioner on the lines of Chikkabanavar, which was forwarded to Railway Board earlier and got the sanction also. In this connection, FA&CAO opined that we may approach civil authorities once again to get the certificate in the format of Railways and if it is not feasible, the present proposal may be resubmitted.M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)The proposal will be sent to the Board.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015)
The proposal has been forwarded to Railway Board vide letter No. SWR/P.483/Salary Correspondence dated 19.03.2015 for grant of HRA to Railway staff working at Rajankunte (RNN) station.
GS/SWRMU has requested to handover one copy of the same to him for further chasing at Railway Board.
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CPO, FA&CAO, DRM/SBC
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : Railway Board returned the proposal to obtain and submit original certificate in the prescribed format from Dy. Commissioner/ Bangalore District/Bangalore. The required certificate has now been received from Dy.Commissioner/Bangalore District/Bangalore and it is being sent to Railway Board along with other documents.
Item No. 07/2/2012PROVISION OF ADEQUATE FACILITIES AT REST ROOM IN ZONAL RAILWAYSThis Union have been persistently complaining about the pathetic condition and poor maintenance of Ticket Checking Staff Rest Room in pursuant to the demand raised by AIRF in Boards PNM as well as JCM Meeting Railway Board have issued orders vide Letter No.2010/TG/V/10/3 dated: 02.03.2010 issued orders to provide infrastructure, including catering facilities to TTE’s Rest Room on the analogy of Drivers & Guards. But unfortunately in SWR this facility is not extended to Ticket Checking staff.Hence, this Union urges for provision of infrastructure including catering facilities to at TTE’s Rest Room.
M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):
The latest position of facilities at TTEs Rest Rooms over S. W. Railway -Division-wise information is as follows:Provisions of adequate facilities for Ticket Checking Staff in Rest Houses over S.W. Railways.
Division
Location of TTEs
Rest House
Maximum Number of
staff availing
the facility at any
given time (Beds
Required).
Number of Beds
with mattress/blankets provided
(Beds Available
).
Availability of
Catering arrange
ment Yes/No
Number of
Room Cooler
s provid
ed
Number of
properly equipped toilets/bathrooms provided
Number of bath Room Fitted with
Geyser
Provision of drinking water,
whether water
Cooler and water filter provided
Whether toilets/Bat
h Room/Toilets and
living area of
TTEs are cleaned on daily
basis
Arrangement &
Frequency of
washing of linen
Number of
inspection of the facilities of TTEs
rest House
conducted by
officers in a month
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
UBL
UBL/ TTEs on 1st Floor
10 10 No NO 2 1 Available not working Yes Yes 2
SBC/MYS at UBL 21 19 No NO** 2 1 YES Yes Yes 2
VSG 12 12 No 1 2 1 yes Yes Yes 3
HPT 4 4 NoYes
1 No YES Yes Yes 2
BJP 6 5 No 1 1 No Yes Yes 2
BGK REST ROOM UNDER CONSTRUCTION
LD 3 5 NoNo**
1 Yes No Yes Yes 2
GDG 5 2 No 1 NO No Yes Yes 2
MYS
MYS 12 12 No Yes 2 2 Yes Yes Yes 2
SMET 10 8 No No 2 1 Yes Yes Yes 1
SBC
SBC (attached to
running room)
35 35 Yes * - 6 6 yes Yes Yes 2
YPR (on Platform) 16 14 No - 3 2 No Yes Yes 2
BWT (on Platform) 6 5 No - 1 1 No Yes Yes 2
Note:* At SBC, TTE rest room was attached to running room wherein catering facilities are made available to TTEs also.During the discussions, GS/SWRMU has highlighted the condition of TTEs rest Room at Chennai and Tirupathi as the employees are suffering a lot.
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CCM, DRM/SBC, UBL, MYS
M I N U T E S (4/5-02-2014):
As per Railway Board guidelines, a committee has been formed consisting of HQ(SAG) level and (JAG) Divisional level to monitor adequate facilities at TTE’s rest room.GS/SWRMU has mentioned that facilities as per the instructions of Railway Board are yet to be provided, especially at stations like Hubli, Shimoga. At Hubli itself, which is headquarters of SWR, 25 beds are required at peak hours whereas only 19 beds are available. Water Geysers, Coolers etc. should be repaired immediately. The problems faced by the TTEs of SWR in Rest Rooms at Tirupati, Chennai, etc. of neighbouring Railways are yet to be solved.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)It was mentioned to the Union that as per the Railway Board guidelines, a committee has been formed consisting of HQ(SAG) level and (JAG) Divisional level to monitor provision of adequate facilities at TTEs rest rooms. In addition to above, divisions were also instructed to take immediate action to sort out the deficiencies at TTEs rest rooms and to maintain zero deficiency vide letter dated 12.06.2014. The Divisions have been given a target date for the deficiencies reported to be made good by 31.08.2014.
CCM has informed that the issue has already been taken up with South Central Railway in respect of TTEs rest room at TPTY.
GS/SWRMU has raised the pathetic condition of TTEs at Tirupathi where TTEs are hiring rooms on payment as the existing rest room for TTEs is very bad. He also mentioned that this issue has been brought to the notice of DRM/SBC on several occasions. GS demanded that till such time improvements are made in the existing rest room at Tirupathi, reimbursement for hiring the retiring room has to be arranged. GS also demanded that few retiring rooms should be earmarked for the occupation of TTEs of Bangalore Division till such time the existing rest room is made fit for occupation.
During the discussions, the problems being faced at Chennai has also been highlighted by GS. GS mentioned that even at Hubli, being the Headquarters of SWR, sufficient beds are not being provided.
CCM mentioned that with regard to lack of facilities including paucity of beds, it was decided that the matter will be vigorously taken up with other Railways and an acceptable solution will be found within a couple of months.
GS has discussed this issue with General Manager on 10.07.2014 also and GM assured that necessary steps will be taken shortly to improve the conditions at the rest rooms of TTEs and GM advised CCM to earmark a few Retiring Rooms for the use of TTEs, which will give some relief.
GS specifically mentioned that cooking facilities should also be extended to the TTEs on par with the Loco running staff in terms of Railway Board’s instructions issued during 2010. GM mentioned that the instructions of Railway Board will be followed.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)A number of committees comprising of officers from Divisions have been regularly conducting inspections of TTE Rest Rooms and submitting their recommendations. These recommendations are then being forwarded to the DRM of the respective divisions for remedial action where deficiencies are noticed. The divisions have assured that necessary work will be completed at the earliest. As regards facilities on adjoining Railways, the respective DRMs/CCMs have been informed. The matter is also being pursued with them for quick amelioration of the deficiencies.
GS mentioned that rest room at Tirupathi has improved but still much needs to be done for rest rooms in Mysore and Hubli divisions.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
Union have already been informed that a number of committees comprising of offices from Division have been regularly conducting inspections of TTE Rest rooms and submitting their recommendations. These recommendations are then being forwarded to the DRM of the respective divisions for remedial action where deficiencies are noticed. DRMs of three divisions
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have been advised with regard to extending of Catering facilities to TTEs vide this office letter dated 30.10.2014. As regards facilities on adjoining Railways, the respective DRMs/CCMs have been informed. The matter is also being pursued with them for quick amelioration of the deficiencies.
In this connection, GS has mentioned that some improvements have taken place during the past six months. GS mentioned that rest house constructed for the TTEs in Mysore was handed over to Running Cadre and the released Running room has been given to TTEs. This is not being maintained upto the mark and is not taken care of by Operating, Mechanical or Electrical departments. He also mentioned that facilities on par with the Running Room should also be extended to TTEs also as per extant instructions of Railway Board. The instructions of Railway Board regarding facilities of cooking food also have not been implemented in SWR. Such facilities are required at Miraj, Vasco, etc. where TTEs are arriving late. GS mentioned that Railway Board is considering creation of posts for maintenance of Rest Room and SWR should send our proposal to Railway Board. A copy of the same may be given to the Union to pursue the same.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015)
It has been informed to the Union that there has been considerable improvement in the facilities provided at TTE Rest Rooms at SBC, MAS, TPTY & UBL. As part of renovation at VSG TTE Rest Rooms is also being taken up for improvement. At MYS TTE Rest Rooms 10 indents have been placed on 27.01.2015 with Stores Department for various items for use at TTE’s Rest House at Mysore Railway Station. Maintenance of TTEs Rest Room is continuous process and is being monitored by Sr.DCMs of the concerned Divisions.GS mentioned that improvement is seen in Hubli, VSG, and MRJ TTEs rest rooms. At SMET more beds are required and he requested to provide quarters as a temporary measure. At present Running Room and Rest Room is a combined one. He also mentioned that there are no care takers to these rest rooms. GS demanded the administration to provide caretaker to these rest rooms round the clock to ensure proper maintenance. CCM mentioned that the administration will try to outsource this work due to shortage of manpower and it is not feasible to create posts of caretakers exclusively for rest rooms. GS mentioned that Union is totally against the policy of outsourcing but not against temporary outsourcing the work of cleanliness/housekeeping etc. of rest rooms.
He also insisted that Rest Room Committee should inspect the rest rooms along with Trade Union officials.
CCM mentioned that the existing committee will be revamped and a report will be prepared with actionable items to improve the conditions. This exercise will be completed within six months.
GS further pointed out the issue of allotment of building constructed for TTEs rest room in Mysore to Mechanical Department two years back as Running Room and the released running room for use as TTE rest room which is lacking many facilities and maintenance befitting a TTE rest room.
It was also mentioned by GS that only 19 beds are available against the requirement of 30 in the Hubli TTEs Rest room and requested to earmark retiring rooms till permanent arrangements are made. He also mentioned that there is no adequate number of fans and should be provided immediately.
DS/SBC/SWRMU also brought to the notice of CCM regarding problems being faced by our TTEs in Southern Railway at Chennai and Coimbatore where our TTEs are forced to wait till vacation of the occupants.
CCM stated that additional accommodation as per the requirement in Hubli and Shimoga TTE Rest Room will be taken care. The possibility of outsourcing housekeeping contract for VSG and MYS TTEs rest rooms will be explored. Regarding MRJ TTEs rest room, a D.O. letter will be written to CCM/CR by CCM/SWR regarding improvements of the conditions there.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015):
At SBC, TTE rest room was attached to Running Room wherein all required facilities as per the norms have been provided, At YPR Rest Room is managed by Commercial Department with minimum basic facilities and construction of New Rest House is under process.
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At BWT Rest House is managed by Commercial Department with minimum basic facilities. Accordingly TTE’s Rest Rooms are managed with all required facilities over SBC Division.UBL- Frequent inspections were conducted by Officers/Supervisory level. Division committee has also inspected the UBL retiring room and Dormitory and initiated action for deficiency.
MYS- Provision of Adequate Facilities At Rest Room In Zonal Railway: TTEs rest rooms are available at MYS and SMET over MYS Division. New furniture’s, lines, foam mattresses, bedspreads, pillows with covers, mosquito nets, foot mat, buckets, mugs, steel jugs and cups have been supplied to TTEs rest room at MYS. At SMET new building for TTEs rest room with sufficient furniture’s, linen, steel cots, foam mattresses, bedspread, pillows with covers, pigeon almirah, mosquito nets, foot mat, buckets, mugs, steel jugs and cups water cooler and R O plant have been provided.
CCM has mentioned that he has written a DO letter to CCM/Central Railway for improvement of TTE Rest Room at Miraj and some improvement is visible on the ground.
During the discussions, GS has mentioned that adequate fans and beds are not available at Hubli and whenever occupants want to have tea or snacks, they have to come round the room for which he suggested to provide a suitable path for the convenience of TTEs. CCM mentioned that old contract is going to expire shortly and he will definitely see for a better solution in the new contract for out sourcing.
DS/SBC has explained that our TTEs are facing lot of problems in foreign Railways especially at Chennai, Coimbatore and Salem wherein minimum basic facilities are not being provided, wherein their staff are enjoying in our Railway with all facilities for which CCM has agreed to speak to CCM/Southern Railway personally.
Item No.14/2/2012
DECENTRALIZATION OF JE POST BETWEEN MYSORE SHOP & MYSORE DIVISION
JE post of Electrical Department between UBL & UBLS is decentralized Vide CPO letter No. SWR/P.135/VII/ Decentralization of post, dated 01.05.2008. Similar order should be issued for MYS & MYSS.
M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):
Based on the joint meeting held on 08.12.2010 with recognized Unions, Headquarters has issued instruction regarding cadre control of ministerial and non-ministerial cadres of each department, vide letter No.SWR/P.535/Trade Unions/ General correspondence dated 07.04.2011.
As per instructions contained at para II (2) of this letter (page 3) JE/ Electrical department of UBLS and MYSS have to be filled up by UBL and MYS respectively. GS/SWRMU stated that he has not agreed for the above proposal and wanted the decision to be reviewed.
Order issued by CPO vide letter No.SWR/P.135/VII/Decentralization of posts dated 01.05.2008 has been modified vide letter No.SWR/P.535/Trade Unions/General Correspondence, dated 07.04.2011.
M I N U T E S (4/5-02-2014):
After discussion it was agreed to take up the issue of cadre decentralization after cadre restructuring and formation of AC cadre.M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)
It was explained to the Union that discussions have taken place between CME and CEE and a decision has been taken to create the Cadre.
CEE is of the opinion that promotional chances of employees will hamper in case the cadre is decentralized being a small cadre. However, GS explained the difficulties being faced by the employees in moving out of Workshop. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)
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CEE, CPO, DRM/MYS, CWM/MYSS
The formation of AC cadre at MYSS has been finalized in the joint meeting between CEE & CME and memorandum is under issue. The de-centralisation of JE & SSE of MYSS and MYS Division will be processed after formation of AC cadre and Cadre restructuring.M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
The formation of AC cadre is under process to issue memorandum. The issue in regard to decentralization of JE & SSE of MYSS & MYS Division will be processed after formation of AC Cadre.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
A meeting with SWRMU on the subject by CEE & CPO was held on 12.05.2015.It was decided in principle for the above bifurcation. The detailed instructions are being issued.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Memorandum has been issued on Formation of AC Cadre (Electrical) and AC fitter (Mechanical) in Mysore Workshop vide letter No.SWR/HQ/P.612/MYSS dated 05.08.2015.
(C L O S E D)
Item No. 08/3/2012
CREATION OF 248 POSTS IN S&T DEPARTMENT SIGNAL SIDE.
The demand of this Union for creation of post for maintaining the new assets in S&T department Signal wing at SBC has been under discussion at Zonal PNM as regular agenda and further review in the subsequent PNM. However this Union has been replied that no proposal has been received from the Division to create the new posts. This issue had been very vehemently projected in the Divisional PNM and it has been reciprocated that already a proposal has been sent vide Sr.DPO/SBC, Letter No. B/P.135/CP/S&T/SBC, dated 21.08.2012 duly vetted by accounts has been forwarded to Headquarters for necessary creation.Hence, this Union urges to create necessary posts. M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):
CPO mentioned that the proposal for the creation of posts is under process.
M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):The creation of posts for maintaining the new assets in S&T department (Signal wing) at SBC, MYS and UBL divisions is under process. The proposal has been received in the office of FA&CAO on 09.01.2014 and the same will be expedited. The posts are to be created with matching surrender as per existing instructions of Railway Board.
GS/SWRMU has mentioned that AIRF is protesting against matching surrender for creation of posts for new assets.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)
The proposal has been returned by FA&CAO/SWR vide letter No.A/HQrs/UBL/FE/ S&T(MYS)/68/Vol.II dated:03.03.2014 with certain observations. CSTE vide letter No.SG/SWR/Estt./Staff Sanc./NG/M/SBC dated 06.03.2014 has advised Sr.DSTE/SBC to furnish the M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015) to FA&CAO'/SWR's observations so as to process further.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)CSTE has mentioned that based on the observations of FA&CAO, SBC Division has been advised to assess the requirement of staff afresh. Accordingly305 posts have been proposed for creation. The proposal has been sent to Sr.DFM/Bangalore for vetting and assured that the same will be chased fast.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
The requirements have been worked out on the basis of DITSU and majority of the proposed posts are not for new assets. For creation of posts matching surrender is required.
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CSTE, CPO, FA&CAO, DRM/SBC
General Manager advised GS that yardsticks are only indicative and the present policy of the Board is to go for the benchmarking commensurate with the introduction of modern technology. Accordingly, CSTE will re-examine the requirements de-novo.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015) :
A revised proposal for creation of 224 posts in signalling category as per present norms/yard stick has been received from SBC Division. This will be further processed for getting money value from Railway Board.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
The proposal for creation of 224 received from Bangalore Division has been forwarded to CSTE for examination vide ltr.No.SWR/P.135/CP/S&T/SBC/ Yardstick dated 31.08.2015. CSTE further mentioned that proposal has been sent to Accounts also for concurrence.
Item No. 17/3/2012 SANCTION OF MACP IN 4800, 5400 & 6600 FOR ENGINEERING GRADUATES APPOINTED AS APPRENTICE CHARGEMAN ‘A’ BEFORE 1986.The induction of supervisors to Railways was being done through RRBs from the Diploma holders as Apprentice Mechanics with two years and the graduates as Apprentice Charge man ‘A’ with one year training.
These Apprentice Mechanics became Chargeman ‘B’ and Apprentice Chargeman ‘A’ became Chargeman ‘A’ after their satisfactory completion of training up to the year 1986 in the mechanical cadre After 1986, the diploma holders were inducted as Junior Engineer Gr.II trainees and Graduates were inducted as Section Engineer Trainees (Dy.SS). The hierarchy of technical supervisors in mechanical cadre was as under up to the 5th CPC:
JE-II JE-I SE SSE From 6th CPC, the hierarchy has been revised as: JE SSE
While implementing the recommendations of 6th CPC, the two grades viz: JE-I & JE-II have been merged as JE with GP 4200 in PB-2 and SE & SSE have been merged as SSE with GP 4600 in PB-2. This merging has been done without visualizing the fate of technical graduates inducted during the 3rd CPC.During the implementation of MACP, the financial upgradation for technical graduates appointed as Apprentice Chargeman ‘A’ should have been started from GP 4800 for first MACP, 5400 for second MACP and finally 6600 for third MACP.Because of not going into the details of the qualification of engineers during merging, it has resulted in some of the graduate engineers recruited as JE-I to loose one financial up gradation their career.M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):Chargemen ‘A’ were inducted in Rs.550-750 Scale in the 3 rd PC, which was revised to Rs.5500-9000 in Vth PC and replaced by GP of Rs.4200 in the 6 th PC. The MACP entitlement will be regulated accordingly. SWRMU mentioned that only 2 MACPs have been accorded instead of 3 MACPs. Relevant details will be submitted by the Union and it will be examined further.M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):Union mentioned that direct recruitment of Chargemen ‘A’ was in Rs.550-750 Scale in the 3 rd
PC. Subsequently the direct recruitment quota was upgraded to 6500-10500 in V PC equivalent to GP 4600 in VI PC. Thus those who were appointed in Rs.550-750 Scale in the 3 rd PC should get MACP to GP 4800, 5400 and 6600. DS/Workshop has agreed to furnish details of such cases. On receipt of the same, it will be examined further.M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)One case of Sri.Keshvan,SSE/MYSS (now retired) has been given by DS/SWRMU/MYSSS. Details of the case have been called from MYSS for examination. One more case of C.S.Ramesh SSE/Elect/MYSS was given by Divisional Secretary Mysore in the meetingM I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)On receipt of details of C.S.Ramesh, SSE/Elect/MYSS from Mysore shops, both the cases will be examined.M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)Position has been informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P/R/529/MACPS/ Corres.Dated 23.12.2014.
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CPO, CWM/MYSS
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015) : Position has been informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P/R/529/MACPS/ Corres., dated 23.12.2014
GS mentioned that he will examine the reply and respond.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Position has been informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P/R/529/MACPS/ Corres., dated 23.12.2014. DS/MYSS mentioned that this subject is now taken up by AIRF at Board’s level. Hence it is closed at Zonal level now.
(C L O S E D)
Item No.23/3/2012
MEDICAL HEALTH UNIT TO HQ OFFICE (NEW GM OFFICE)The S.W.Rly zone started functioning since 2003 onwards. The HQ Office New GM Office building located at Gadag Road, Hubli. Offices: CPO, CCM, CSTE, Raja Bhasha Office, CEE, Statistical, CSO, CSC, FA&CAO & COS have been already functioning and shortly CME & COM Offices are going to come to New GM Office building. This HQ Office located centre of GSD and EMD Shed. HQ staff strength is nearly 500 employees, EMD shed Staff strength is nearly 600 employees and GSD staff strength is nearly 300 employees. All together total strength is coming nearly to 1500 employees in this location. Whereas no any health unit is available in these work place. There is a very difficulty in emergency to take first aid in duty hours if anything’s happened and Railway colony also available at same place. The Central Railway Hospital is away for more than 3 kilometers from these three offices and no any frequent bus facilities or Auto Rickshaws facilities.
In view of the above circumstance, the Union urges to take immediate step to open a Health Unit at New GM office building to overcome the problems in the office hours as well as railway family & children’s.
M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):CMD mentioned that CMS/UBL (Division) has been advised to look into the matter and put up a proposal as per the needs.
During the discussions, CMD was of the opinion to close the Health Unit at MTS colony and shift the same to HQ building, for which SWRMU has not agreed, since around 100 families are visiting the MTS Health unit daily. CMD suggested that the feasibility of working of Health Unit at GM’s office and MTS colony for three days each in a week will be looked into. CMD invited suggestions from GS/SWRMU on the action to be taken.
M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):During the discussions, GS/SWRMU has mentioned that Health Unit was opened in the Hubli Divisional Office without consulting the organized labour and the same was closed on their questioning, putting the blame on the Union. CMD mentioned that the Health Unit at Hubli Divisional Office was opened without the approval of CMD.
CMD suggested that the feasibility of working of Health Unit at GM’s office and MTS colony for three days each in a week will be looked into by CMS/UBL, since all the Health Units are under the Control of CMS.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)
CMD has mentioned that arrangements can be made that the doctor of Health Unit/MTS may be deputed to HQ for half a day. But, GS has strongly objected and told that that existing working pattern of Health Units, especially at MTS colony should not be disturbed and suggested that the doctors available at Central Hospital may be deputed to Headquarters office, which will cater to the needs of EMD Shed as well as GSD.
CMD has further mentioned that the suggestion of GS will be examined and accordingly a decision will be taken.M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)
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CMD, DRM/UBL
Since opening of new Health Unit requires the approval of Railway Board, CMS/UBL has been advised to prepare necessary proposal for further processing at Headquarters and Railway Board level.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)CMS/UBL has been advised to study the need for a health unit at HQrs Office and process for approval of competent authority if justified.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015) :
CMD mentioned that a proposal has been sent to DRM by CMS and the same was approved by DRM. Now, it is waiting to get the concurrence from the Associate Finance.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015):
CMS has processed for setting up of a new Health Unit at GM/SWR office and administrative approval of DRM has been obtained. Estimation has been sent to Sr.DFM for finance concurrence. This subject is therefore closed and transferred to PNM Assurance Register.
(C L O S E D)
Item No. 28/3/2012
EXTENSION OF ENHANCED CRITERIA OF 1900 GP CATEGORIES UNDER LARSGESS TO TECH.III LARSGESS FOR SPECIFIED SAFETY CATEGORIES OF STAFF CARRYING GP 1800/1900 HAS BEEN ISSUED BY BOARD VIDE RBE NO.99/2011 & RBE NO.04/2012.
When the scheme was expanded by enhancing the criteria of GP 1800 to 1900, it was clearly stated that the list of safety categories covered under the scheme in GP 1900 shall be the same as already circulated vide Board’s letter dated 11.09.2010. As per this, the Helpers in GP 1900 assisting the Technician is eligible for benefit under LARSGESS. The Technician Gr.III are also coming under GP 1900 and they are not independent of duty but assisting the Tech.I/Sr.Techs. Whereas on this SWRly the same is not extended to the Tech.III in GP 1900 & coming under safety category for LARSGESS. Therefore, the Union urges to extend the enhanced criteria of GP 1900 to Tech.III under LARSGESS.
M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):
The list of categories indicated in Boards letter dated 11.09.2010 covers only categories operated in GP of Rs 1800/-. Vide letter dated 28.06.2011, the categories finding mention in this list, operated in GP Rs. 1900/-, were also made eligible for benefit under LARSGESS scheme.
Among the categories mentioned in this list only Points Man category in SWR is operated in GP Rs. 1900/-. The category of Traffic Porter is operated in GP Rs 1800/-. The category of Technicians does not find a place in this list. Hence, Technician Gr. III, are not coming under LARSGESS.After prolonged discussion and on the request of SWRMU, it has been agreed to refer the matter to Railway Board.
M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):
The category of Technicians does not find a place in the list of safety categories covered under LARSGESS scheme. GS/SWRMU has mentioned that this was discussed with Railway Board by AIRF and a decision is expected shortly.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)
This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)No instructions from Railway Board have been received so far.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
No instructions from Railway Board have been received so far.
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CPO
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
It was mentioned to Union that no instructions from Railway Board have been received so far.
GS mentioned that LARSGESS has been extended to Tech. Gr.III in GP 1800 in some other Railways and requested to extend in this Railway also.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
No instructions from Railway Board have been received so far.(C L O S E D)
Item No. 29/3/2012
VACANCIES IN LAW BRANCHIt is observed that there are several vacancies of Law Assistants in Law Branch of S.W.Rly. Since there is increasing trend of litigations in various forums viz: High Court, District Courts, Consumer Forums, CAT etc. Therefore it is urged upon the administration to fill up all the vacant posts of Law Assistants in this Railway.
M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):
Cadre position of Chief Law Assistant as on date is as under:
Category Pay Band + Grade Pay San. Act. Vac.
Chief Law Assistant Law Assistant
9300-34800+4600(7450-11500/6500-10500)
PQ-60% 06 04 02
DRQ–40% 04 02 02
Total 10 06 04
Out of 04 vacancies, 02 pertains to DRQ for which indent is already placed on RRB/BNC and the panel of departmental selection was declared on 07.01.2013. Last selection panel was published on 07.01.2013 and fresh selection is being initiated.President/SWRMU has stated that the actual vacancies on date is 05 as against 04 as shown in the above table. He requested the administration to fill up the vacancies at the earliest. CPO mentioned that the selection will be initiated and will be completed in expeditiously.
M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):
The sanction and actual of Chief Law Assistant is as under:
Category Pay Band + Grade Pay San. Act. Vac.
Chief Law Assistant Law
Assistant
9300-34800+4600(7450-11500/6500-10500)
PQ-60% 06 04 02
DRQ – 40% 04 02 02
Total 10 06 04
Out of 2 RRB papers asked for against DRQ vacancy, one RRB paper has been provided and the candidate has been appointed. Notification for selection for filling up of 2 vacancies of Chief Law Assistant against promotional quota has been issued and is under process.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)
This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)
The eligibility list of 6 candidates has been issued. Written examination is to be fixed.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)Written examination was conducted on 05.12.2014.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
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CPO
CPO informed that one candidate has been empanelled and indent for 3 posts have been placed on RRB/BNC.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015): One candidate empanelled has been posted to SBC Division. Indent for 3 is pending with RRB/BNC. Closed and transferred to PNM Assurance Register.
(C L O S E D)Item No. 3/1/2013
(A) SHORTAGE OF ELECTRICAL POWER STAFF
Consequent on retirement/deaths many posts in the power depot at SBC & YPR have fallen vacant. Adding to this many request have been considered by administration who have volunteered to work at AC further caused vacancies in the power depot. This union do agree the constrained to create post. However for smooth maintenance of assets at least the existing vacancies in the power depot may be filled up to avoid burden to existing staff and to maintain assets smoothly.
M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):
The sanction & actual position of Power staff of SBC Division is as under:-Category Sanction Actual Vacancy
Action is being taken to fill up the vacancies after the process of restructuring.
GS/SWRMU desired to know how many power staff are drawn and utilised in AC side. He further mentioned that the seven staff from Power working in AC side are to be retained in AC side and not to be repatriated on appointment of new RRC recruitees.
(B) POSTING OF STAFF FOR AC TRIP SHED AS PER RAILWAY BOARD BENCH MARK
Time and again this union has been raising a demand for posting of required no of staff to meet prudential/maintenance of AC Trip Shed.
The prescribed requirement of staff for the maintenance of a MEMU rake as per railway board manpower planning letter No.2001/EL/G/138/3 dated: 05.11.2002 is 7.26 staff per unit i.e. 1 MC + 3 TC accordingly the total requirement for 2 units i.e. 2 MC + 6 TC works out to 7.26x2=14.52 say 15. Overall staff distribution on Sundays during trip inspection/1A schedule of MEMU:
AC Loco Attention at Trip Shed/SBC : 01 + 01 Night off Rest (Saturday Night)
AC Loco Attention at TS/SBC (Morning Shift): 01 + 04 (Average 05 Locos)
AC Loco Attention at TS/SBC (Evening Shift): 01 + 02 (Average 03 Locos)
AC Loco Attention at YPR : 00 + 02
Rest : One lady Tech Gr.I and one lady Tech Gr.II availing Rest on Sundays.
Total : 08 + 16
During trip inspection of MEMU, Trip Inspection of AC Locos are not carried out in AC Loco Trip Shed and only Driver Booking Attentions are carried out due to shortage of Technicians for AC Loco Attention.
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Note: The Above Staff Distribution is a Ideal case without any Leave/Sick/Absent. Apart from the Normal Manpower Distribution in AC Loco Trip Shed during Week Days, Staffs are deputed for the following activities.Daily inspection/Rolling in, Driver Booking attention during evening shift 01 Technician is deputed at BWT.
For Daily Night Stabling attention of MEMU 01 Technician + 01 Helper is deputed at BWT.Once the New MEMU 150002/150003 is inducted in to service, Trip inspection has to be carried out after six days. At present it is not feasible to maintain the new MEMU rake of SWR 150002/150003 with the existing staff strength. For the Maintenance of New MEMU Rake a minimum the additional staffs of 05 Technicians + 07 Helpers are required.
Further any newly appointed staff from RRC requires time to acquire the skill for maintaining MEMU/AC Loco, if existing Senior Helpers with experience are promoted as Technicians, then acute shortage of Technicians can be dealt with when they take additional responsibility and can be deputed to work with new Helpers where in transfer of skills takes place in a smooth manner.
Hence it is urged that the required no of additional staff may be posted at the earliest at AC Loco Trip Shed/SBC and existing vacancy may be filled up, So that both the MEMU rake is maintained to the expected level without compromising the safety and can run in good fettle without any disruption to traffic.
M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):The staff strength in Trip Shed as on date is furnished as under:
Total 24 24Against the vetted proposal for creation of 15 staff for maintenance, 05 posts were
sanctioned at Divisional level. Due to non availability of money value, proposal for creation of 10 posts for MEMU has been sent to Railway Board.
GS/SWRMU has mentioned that 5 posts were transferred from C&W side and not created. He asked for copy of memorandum for creation of five posts.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)5(five) posts from C&W wing of mechanical ,SBC Division were transferred to Electrical TRD unit/SBC for maintenance of MEMU vide SBC Division memorandum No.B/P 135/CP/Elec/(TRD)/SBC dated 24/31.03.2008. CEE mentioned that out of the proposal for the sanction of 708 posts sent to Board, sanction is expected for about 458 posts including 53 for TRD and 10 for MEMU.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)(A) The seven staff from Power Cadre were posted on deputation to manage EOG Rakes.
Subsequently, when RRB & RRC papers for AC Helpers were received, all the vacancies in the AC Cadre in SBC Division were filled up. 07 Power Side staff working on deputation in AC Depot, were repatriated to Power Depot. However, at present 04 Power Side staff are posted to work in AC depot temporarily for 06 months.
(B) There is no Rly Board yard stick available for Trip Shed only as Trip Shed is part of Loco Shed.
TRIP SHED: The targeted trip attention to electric locos is being done @ 5 Locos per day in addition to trip attention; this shed is also catering to Loco Pilot booking and platform trouble shooting at SBC & YPR. All this work is being presently managed with the sanctioned strength of 23 posts (after restructuring) which was earlier managed with 25 posts before restructuring.
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MEMU MAINTENANCE: SWR has a holding of 3 MEMU rakes out of which 2 MEMU rakes are operational in 2 MEMU links. The third rake is likely to be pressed into service shortly after CRS inspection of SBC–Ramanagaram Section.
A proposal for creation of 15 posts for First MEMU rake was processed against this, 05 posts were created at Divisional level duly transferring from Mechanical Department. Due to non availability of matching surrender value with Electrical Department for creation of balance 10 vetted posts, the proposal was sent to Railway Board vide CPO/SWR Letter No.SWR/P.135.CP/TRD/SBC/Vol.II, dated 21.10.2010 duly obtaining Finance concurrence and GM’s approval.
However the above created posts have not been taken into the book of sanction of TRS account. Now these 05 posts are being processed for taking into TRS book of sanction, after which the sanction strength of TRS will be 28. To tide over the acute man power shortage, 12 posts from TRD are temporarily being operated in TRS to meet the present workload.
For the maintenance of the 2nd MEMU, a proposal for creation of 15 posts is submitted again by Sr.DEE/TRD to Divisional fiancé for re-vetting.
For the maintenance of the 3rd MEMU rake, another proposal for creation of 13 posts has been concurred by Divisional Finance and is being processed further.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
(A) At present all the vacancies in Power side have been filled up and the present position (after Restructuring) is as under:
Recently 75 posts (65 for SBC and 10 for MYS ) have been sanctioned for AC Coach maintenance.
(B) There is no Rly Board yard stick available for Trip Shed as Trip Shed is part of Loco Shed.
TRIP SHED: The targeted trip attention to electric locos is being done @ 5 Locos per day. In addition to trip attention, this shed is also catering to Loco Pilot booking and platform trouble shooting at SBC & YPR. All this work is being presently managed with the sanctioned strength of 23 posts (after restructuring) which was earlier managed with 25 posts before restructuring.
MEMU MAINTENANCE: SWR has a holding of 3 MEMU rakes out of which 2 MEMU rakes are operational in 2 MEMU links. The third rake is likely to be commissioned shortly.
A proposal for creation of 15 posts for First MEMU rake was processed, against this, 05 posts were created at Divisional level duly transferring from Mechanical Department. Due to non availability of matching surrender value with Electrical Department for creation of balance 10 vetted posts , the proposal was sent to Railway Board vide CPO/SWR lr. No. SWR/P.135.CP/TRD/SBC/Vol.II dtd. 21.10.2010 duly obtaining Finance concurrence and GM’s approval.
However, the above created posts have not been taken in to the book of sanction of TRS account. Now these 05 posts are being processed for taking into TRS Book of Sanction, after which the sanction strength of TRS will be 28. To tide over the acute man power shortage, 12 posts from TRD are temporarily being operated in TRS to meet the present workload. For the maintenance of the 2nd MEMU, a proposal for creation of 15 posts is submitted again by Sr.DEE/TRD to Divisional finance for re-vetting.
For the maintenance of the 3rd MEMU rake, another proposal for creation of 13 posts has been concurred by Divisional Finance and is being processed further.
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During the course of discussion, it was decided that Divisional Secretary of Banglore Division will submit the documents related to inspection notes of then CEE of Southern Railway in connection with the transfer of posts from Southern Railway (AJJ) to South Western Railway. It has been agreed to go through the papers by CEE.
M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015) :
(A) After cadre restructuring, the Sanction & Actual position of Power Staff of SBC Division is as under(SBC letter dated.13.04.2015):
Catg. Sanction Actual VacancySr.Tech(MCM) 12 09 03
Tech-I 34 27 07Tech-II 16 17 +1Tech-III 10 15 +5
Total 72 68 03
Assessment to fill-up the higher vacancy is under process
(B) There is no Rly Board yard stick available for Trip Shed only as Trip Shed is part of Loco Shed.
TRIP SHED: The targeted trip attention to electric locos is being done @ 5 Locos per day. In addition to trip attention, this shed is also catering to Loco Pilot booking and platform trouble shooting at SBC & YPR. All this work is being presently managed with the sanctioned strength of 23 posts (after restructuring) which was earlier managed with 25 posts before restructuring.
MEMU MAINTENANCE: SWR has a holding of 3 MEMU rakes out of which 2 MEMU rakes are operational in 2 MEMU links. The third rake is commissioned and kept as traffic spare.
A proposal for creation of 15 posts for First MEMU rake was processed, against this, 05 posts were created at Divisional level duly transferring from Mechanical Department. Due to non availability of matching surrender value with Electrical Department for creation of balance 10 vetted posts , the proposal was sent to Railway Board vide CPO/SWR lr. No. SWR/P.135.CP/TRD/SBC/Vol.II dtd. 21.10.2010 duly obtaining Finance concurrence and GM’s approval.
However the above newly created posts could not be taken in to the book of sanction of TRS account. Now these 05 posts are being processed for taking into TRS Book of Sanction, after which the sanction strength of TRS will be 28.
To tide over the acute man power shortage, 12 posts from TRD are temporarily being operated in TRS to meet the present workload.
For the maintenance of the 2nd MEMU rake, a proposal for creation of 15 posts was re-submitted by Sr.DEE/TRD to Divisional finance for re-vetting.
For the maintenance of the 3rd MEMU rake, another proposal for creation of 13 posts has already been concurred by Divisional Finance and is being processed further.
CPO mentioned that creation proposal below 100 posts is not entertained by Railway Board. CEE mentioned that this will be kept in mind. CEE further mentioned that on posting staff against 32 posts sanctioned for TRD, till posts are created for MEMU, 10 persons will be deployed for maintenance of MEMUs.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : (A) As on date no power side staff are working in AC side. The assessment of vacancies
from Sr.Tech/Power to Tech/III/P has been approved . The select list for promotion to the post of Sr.Tech/P has been issued on 13.08.15. Action is on hand to fill up the vacancies of Tech/I/P to Tech/III/P.
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(B) There is no Rly Board yard stick available for Trip Shed only as Trip Shed is part of Loco Shed.
TRIP SHED: The targeted trip attention to electric locos is being done @ 5 Locos per day. In addition to trip attention, this shed is also catering to Loco Pilot booking and platform trouble shooting at SBC & YPR. All this work is being presently managed with the sanctioned strength of 23 posts (after restructuring) which was earlier managed with 25 posts before restructuring. MEMU MAINTENANCE: SWR has a holding of 3 MEMU rakes out of which 2 MEMU rakes are operational in 2 MEMU links. The third rake is commissioned and kept as traffic spare.
A proposal for creation of 15 posts for First MEMU rake was processed, against this, 05 posts were created at Divisional level duly transferring from Mechanical Department. Due to non availability of matching surrender value with Electrical Department for creation of balance 10 vetted posts , the proposal was sent to Railway Board vide lr. No. SWR/P.135.CP/TRD/SBC/Vol.II dtd. 21.10.2010 duly obtaining Finance concurrence and GM’s approval. Railway Board is reminded from time to time.
However the above five posts transferred from Mechanical Department could not be taken into the book of sanction of TRS account. Now these 05 posts are being processed for taking into TRS Book of Sanction, after which the sanction strength of TRS will be 28.
To tide over the acute man power shortage, 12 posts from TRD are temporarily being operated in TRS to meet the present workload. For the maintenance of the 2nd MEMU rake, a proposal for creation of 15 posts is under process at Divisional level.
For the maintenance of the 3rd MEMU rake, another proposal for creation of 13 posts has already been concurred by Divisional Finance and is being processed further by the Division.
Item No.17/1/2013
PROVISION OF OFFICE ACCOMMODATION FOR HQ BRANCH OF SWRMU
SWRMU/HQ/Branch started functioning since 2009 onwards in this railway whereas the branch functioning without branch office in headquarters’ office premises. There is no office available for conducting branch level meetings and to conduct other organizational activities. Now this union is facing much hardship being Single Union as more and more staff grievances are to be attended. Hence, this Union demands the administration to provide Headquarters’ branch office in new Zonal Office premises very immediately.
M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):
The matter is under examination
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)
Feasibility is being explored.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)
Feasibility is being explored.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
Feasibility will be examined on completion of the construction of the new building.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015) :
Feasibility will be examined on completion of the construction of the new building.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
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Since the building is nearing completion, it is time for identifying the area so that accommodation can be provided on completion of the construction.
Item No.18/1/2013
EDPM CENTRE FOR SWRLY AT HUBLI
a) Sr.EDPM is the Head of Computerization of SWR and he should be assisted by Hardware/Software Engineers. No such Engineers are available in SWR since formation and Sr.EDPM is working whose duties are unknown.
b) Parent Railways of SWR viz: SCR & SR had transferred money value of Sr.EDPM/Engineers; those posts are not yet created / manned as on date ie even after ten years of formation of SWR.
In absence of the above, there are delays & irregularities in the Bills. For instance, Hubli division had difficulties in processing the Bills for payment of PL Bonus and DA arrears recently.
The Union therefore, urges for an immediate necessary action on top priority, to create the required posts and establish EDPM centre for SWR at Hubli,
M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):
It was stated that 14 posts of JE/IT in PB-2 with GP Rs.4,200/- were created and notification was issued for filling up of 8 posts on 26.06.2012 and for remaining 6 posts indent was placed on RRB/BNC on 25.01.2013. Once again notification was issued on 21.1.2014.
During the discussion, GS/SWRMU stated that the notification has not reached many field offices and hence insisted that it should be ensured that the notification reach field offices with a copy to the Union. FA&CAO/G mentioned that this will be ensured.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)
It was stated that 14 posts of JE/IT in PB-2 with GP Rs.4,200/- were created and notification was issued for filling up of 8 posts on 26.06.2012 and for remaining 6 posts indent was placed on RRB/BNC on 25.01.2013. Once again notification was issued on 21.01.2014. The selection will be finalised early.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)
FA&CAO mentioned that the candidates who have applied within the validity date, are being considered for selection. Further notification will be issued for remaining vacancies and a copy will be marked to GS/SWRMU for wide publicity.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
The selection for 8 posts is under process. RRB papers for 6 posts are awaited.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
This matter has been discussed at length.
FA&CAO mentioned notification for filling up posts has been notified. But, in the meantime, the staff who already working in EDPM centre, have represented to consider them for the posts. So, a reference has been sent to Board seeking clarification in this regard. Board replied that a status quo is to be maintained till such time further instructions are issued from Board vide
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Board’s lr.No. 2015/AC-II(CC)/37/3 dated 02.01.2015. After discussion it was decided to wait for instructions from Board.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Results declared by RRB/BNC and the papers are being collected. Closed and transferred to PNM Assurance Register.
(C L O S E D)
Item No. 29/1/2013 APPOINTMENT ON SPORTS GROUNDS (SWRMU’s letter dated 20.08.2013 to GM/SWR/UBL)
The Railway Board has allotted for 2012-13, 55 posts can be appointed on sports grounds, whereas only 6 are appointed and for 2013-14 also allotted 55 posts but so far no process for filling up of the same. Because of new candidates not appointing in sports quota, our Railway is not getting good places in sports since the old people only available. If the quota is not filled in the same year, it will lapse.
Sports people are also complaining that they are having 15.00 hours relief for practice but in some areas they are not at all relieving them to go for practice in the evening at 1500 hours for which Board’s instructions already available. Some remote places like CLR, the sportspersons are forcing because there is no any facility available in such a gnat places.
One or Two sportspersons (body building) have got award in the International Body Building event, such people should be encouraged by giving some award.
Divisions recruitment also, in all the divisions the quotas are not filled up including Workshops.
So, the union urges to help the poor sportsmen for serving to the Railways, if they are qualifying. Suitable instructions be given to the concerned officers in this regard to fill up the quota fully
M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):It was stated that all concerned are advised for relief of sports persons for practice. Railway Board’s policy of giving increments to sports persons for excellence in sports is being followed. For filling up the sports quota, necessary process is initiated.
During the discussions, GS/SWRMU has highlighted that 55 posts allotted under Sports quota to SW Railway has not been filled and moreover there is no provision to carry forward these posts for the ensuing year. Hence, he requested to initiate action within the stipulated time every year so that vacancies under Sports Quota can be filled up. Further, the sports persons should not be posted in shift duties especially in Commercial and Operating Departments as they are not able to go to practice.
CME mentioned that efforts will be made to fill up the quota. Posting of sports persons will be kept on watch. SWRMU is welcome to bring out any specific case for needful action.M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)It was mentioned that the notification will be issued shortly. Game-wise distribution has already been made. This year quota will be filled up and old quota for the previous years has to be treated as lapsed.
In this connection, President/SWRMU has pointed out that on earlier occasions, Vigilance Department have interfered in the selections and could not complete the selections in time and the quota allotted has been lapsed. Hence, he suggested that time limit has to be prescribed for completion of investigations by Vigilance Department in any selections.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)CME mentioned that for 51 posts for Recruitment against Sports Quota have been identified for the current year the financial year. Notification against open advertisement is being issued shortly. Also trials for recruitment against talent scouting scheme is under process.
GS/SWRMU mentioned that Union has not been kept informed about the recruitment of sports quota and in this connection CPO assured that a copy of notification will be made available to
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Union, once it is issued. He further demanded that the notification may be published on website of SWR.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)Notification has been issued, calling applications for filling up 46 posts against sports quota. Position was informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU/25 th PNM dated 23.12.2014.
GS/SWRMU mentioned that:(1) Recruitment of Sports persons should be made to team sports like Cricket, Hockey etc
instead of that to single discipline which will strengthen our existing teams. It was mentioned that the suggestion given by SWRMU will be taken note of for future recruitments.
(2) The present bata of Rs.50 paid to sports persons is not sufficient and it should be increased to Rs.300 per day. It was informed to Union that the feasibility of increasing the bata will be examined.
(3) Facilities in sports ground should be improved. It was informed to Union that the sports ground will be improved.
(4) The Union should be associated in the decision making process for improving of sports and their suggestion should be taken.For the last two years, the grant received from Railway Board is only to the extent of 6.0
lakhs and the earnings from the ground rentals is also limited.
M I N U T ES(28/29.05.2015) (1) All the requirements of teams have been taken and efforts are made to strengthen
teams. In talent scouting and open advertisement, cricket, hockey, volleyball, swimming, Athletics have been included to ensure SWR continuous winning streak.
(2) Present rates are being paid by SWRSA with limited fund availability. It is difficult to organize higher rates. For teams in first 6 places, DA is being paid for tournament period. Hence based on funds availability, the increasing rate may have to be considered.
(3) At SBC Ground facilities have been improved. At UBL, private security arrangements for ensuring protection and prevention of trespass are being processed.
GS mentioned that last year quota allotted by the Railway Board has not been fully utilized and was lapsed. This is because of the failure of the administration in not calling the volunteers in time before 31st March. He also mentioned that the administration has failed in fulfilling the assurances that were given in the last PNM Meeting. GS mentioned that the administration should take timely action this year at least.
In this connection, GS mentioned that the sports recruits, who are recruited, are given the post of TTEs where they are not being spared for practice in the afternoon. He also mentioned that they should be distributed uniformly to all the departments.
GS also mentioned that the officials nominated for sports bodies should be circulated to the UNION also.
CPO requested CCM and President SWRSA for expeditious finalisation of game wise distribution so that the recruitment can be finalised in time.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015): (1) The employment Notice No.03/2014-15 (Sports) was issued on 29.11.2014 to fill up
Zonal Head quarters quota of 21 posts in Group ‘C’ & 25 posts in erstwhile Group D i.e. 10 posts of Headquarters and 15 posts of Divisions(i.e. 5 posts of 3 divisions)
(2) The selection trials were conducted for all the discipline/events of sports notified pertaining to Zonal Headquarters (i.e. 21 posts of Group ‘C’ & 10 posts of erstwhile Group D)
(3) Recruitment of sports persons (Zonal Headquarters quota) for the year 2014-15 could not be finalised, as the files have been taken by the Vigilance department for investigation.
(4) Recruitment of sports for the year 2015-16 is being initiated.
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During the discussions, GS has mentioned that during the last three years, no appointment has been made on sports ground and every time Vigilance Department will take the file after completion of selection process and will not return so easily. He also mentioned that the details of game-wise distribution has not been made known to the trade union, wherein in other Railways, trade union officials are being nominated as sport committee members also for better transparency. He also mentioned that a mini sports cell should be established on this Railway apart from a sports person being nominated to look after the sports activities exclusively as was done before the retirement of Shri George Manikyam, CS&WI/Sports.
He also highlighted the need for improvement of sports ground at Hubli and provision of compound wall and care taker.
CPO has agreed to provide a copy of game-wise distribution. CCM mentioned that the quota for the year 2015-16 will be filled.Item No.01/01/2014
MERGER OF ANCILLARY FITTER CADRE OF S&T/SBC:
In pursuant to the demand made by this union in one of the DRM/PNM during 2009 the ancillary cadres of S&T like cable jointer, painter, blacksmith, tinker, Diesel Mech trades, etc have been merged with one cadre it, ancillary fitters with one seniority vide CPO/UBL Letter No.SWR/P/HQ/621/GN/S&T, dated 24.06.2010. very recently vide Sr.DPO/SBC Memorandum Ltr No. B/P.694/V/PNM/FNM/2009 Dt: 20.07.2012, the ancillary fitter cadre of Mechanical C&W wing of SBC division have been merged with regular stream of C&W with HQ approval to facilitate better promotional opportunity to the incumbents who are over staying in the above ancillary cadre over decades without any promotions.Hence this union urges to communicate the approval for merger of ancillary fitter cadre to the regular stream of technicians in the Signal wing.M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)SBC Division is planning to hold joint meeting on the subject.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
The joint meeting is yet to be held by SBC Division.
M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015) :
Meeting with SWRM Union/SBC was held on 12.05.2015 by Sr.DPO/SBC, further action is on hand.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Memorandum has been issued for merger of Ancillary cadre with Signal & Telecom cadre of S&T department of Bangalore Division vide letter No.B/P.612/IX/S&T/Anc /Merger dated 22.06.2015. CSTE has further mentioned that the seniority list has been kept in abeyance as large number of employees from Signal & Telecom cadres have agitated against the same. The matter is in consultation with Union at Divisional level. Hence, this is closed at Headquarters level.
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Item No.02/01/2014
PROBLEMS OF TICKET CHECKING STAFF:Change of working pattern of TC staff/T.No.11005/11006 DR-YPR-PY T.No.11005 PY-YPR-DR introduced on 07.11.2012. This train is running from DR to PY via YPR (Tri-weekly). The working pattern is as follows:
TC staff of SBC division working up to JTJ. From JTJ-KPD coaches are going unmanned. TC staffs of VM (TPJ Div/SR) are manning Ex- KPD to PY.
Hence this union to allow SBC division TC staff to work Ex-YPR to PY and back or allow VM depot (TPJ division/SR) to work Ex-PY to SBC and back to avoid handling over the chart in mid-night and to avoid unmanning of coaches Ex-JTJ to KPD and pilot movement, since, the train runs tri-weekly.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)CCM has mentioned that a meeting was held with Southern Railway officials on 24.06.2014 to sort the issue and a copy of the minutes was handed over to GS/SWRMU. After going through the minutes, GS has expressed his displeasure as few trains were going to be handed over to Southern Railway.In the presence of General Manager, this issue was raised on 10.07.2014 once again and after prolonged discussions it was agreed to keep the proposal in abeyance.M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)GS/SWRMU mentioned that the proposal of the Administration may be given to the Union to examine and respond. Thereafter the issue may be sorted out with Southern Railway with the participation of Unions of both railways.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)CCM/FM has mentioned that CCM would like to have the discussions with the representatives of SWRMU before moving the proposal and hence requested GS to inform the date convenient for them.
M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015)
GS mentioned that the problems should be solved by holding meetings by the administration at the level of PHODs between the Railways.
He also mentioned that two meetings were conducted in the Chamber of CCM/PS and the discussions were in vain. Southern Railway is giving a train which is not convenient to us.
GS also mentioned that Mail and Cauvery Express trains are to be manned by SWR staff. After detailed deliberations, Union has agreed to give their suggestions by 10th June, 2015.
A meeting will be conducted with the officials of SWRMU along with their suggestions in June, 2015. Thereafter, it will be taken up with Southern Railway for a meeting to resolve the matter.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015):
SWRMU opted for seeking the opinion of their representatives at SBC and to come up with a proposal. On hearing from SWRMU, once again matter will be taken up with CCM (PS)/SR.
In this connection, the matter of equitable sharing of trains was taken up with CCM/PS/SR on 25.08.2015. SR have agreed to stand by their offer and have sought early response from SWR to finalise the matter that has been long pending, since the last meeting in June-2014, copy of which have been circulated to the union and even discussion held, where the union representatives informed they would consult with their colleagues on SBC and MYS Division and revert.
During the discussions, GS demanded that all the coaches of any train should be manned by the TTEs of a particular division, instead of AC being manned by Southern Railway and Sleeper Class by South Western Railway.
After discussions, CCM has agreed to arrange a joint meeting involving CCM/SR and trade union officials of Southern Railway and South Western Railway, if possible during the last week of October, 2015.
ItemNo.03/01/2014
PROCUREMENT OF AMBULANCE VAN TO HU/YPR.
The YPR have become the 2nd terminus station in SBC division. About 800 staffs are working at YPR area. A part from this YPR colonies having 800 Qtrs wherein a total of around 3000
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peoples including Railwaymen and their wards are availing medical facilities at HU/YPR. The Railwaymen’s are finding serious hardship and inconvenience during emergency particularly accident/ IOD while on duty to get them shifted to RH-SBC/ other referral hospitals due to non-availability of Ambulance van. This issue has been discussed at Division and it has been replied to us that necessary proposal has been send to HQ.
In view of the above this union urges to communicate the approval for procurement of ambulance van.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)GS highlighted the recent death of one AC Mechanic in the absence of doctor and ambulance. CMD has mentioned that the proposal is being initiated at Divisional level and assured that the ambulance will be made available within six months. CMD also made it clear that till such time ambulance is made available, Imprest can be utilized to hire the ambulance in case of emergency.M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)Proposal has been sent to FA&CAO for concurrence.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
The proposal for hiring of Ambulance Service round the clock at HU/YPR for a period of one year is under process. The compliance of the observations of FA & CAO/UBL was submitted to FA & CAO on 22/12/2014.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
Sanction of the competent authority has been conveyed to CMS/SBC for hiring of ambulance services round the clock of HU/YPR for a period of one year. Vide CMD/SWR letter No.MD.69/Ambulance/2015 dated 07.04.2015.GS mentioned that the ambulance should be made available round the clock.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Letter of Acceptance has been issued. The party has not accepted the LOA and termination letter issued to the party on 28.08.2015. Re-tendering has already been processed.
DS/SBC has requested to make some interim arrangements till the finalization of tendering process and CMD will instruct CMS to spare the amount from imprest to avoid hardship to the employees.
Item No. 04/01/2014
CHANGE OF CLASSIFICATIONS OF SMs OF NRYP & BSPL.This union has demanded to change the rosters SM’s of NRYP & BSPL at par with SSPN. During 2011 the actual job analysis has been conducted and based on the jurisdiction the roster’s of SM’s was changed to upgraded classification from EI to C . since then onwards this union has been persistently requesting the administration to implement the changed classification to NRYP & BSPL on the lines of DPJ station wherein FJA was conducted only at DPJ the justified change of classification has been implemented for entire section from BAND to OMLR. However, this has not been done in case of NRYP & BSPL. Once again this union urges to communicate the HQ approval to change the rosters of SM’s of above station from EI to C.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)Job analysis is taken up by SBC Division in these stations. Further action will be taken based on this analysis.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)Bangalore Division has advised that job analysis has been conducted on 19.09.2014 and on receipt of the proposal from Bangalore Division, the matter will be examined further.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)The proposal from the Division is yet to be received.
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M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Job analysis conducted for SMs of BSPL station from 13.05.2014 to 16.05.2014 and at NRYP station from 09.09.2014 to 12.09.2014 have justified for continuation of the present classification of EI.
DS/SWRMU/SBC stated that the Job Analysis Committee had justified for change of classification, but was overruled by divisional authorities. The factual position will be ascertained from Bangalore Division and advised to Union.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : Copy of Job analysis report has been sent to DS/SWRMU/SBC vide Letter No. B/P.347/HOER/JA /BSPL & NRYP/2015, dated 06.08.15, as discussed in the Divisional PNM Sub.No.55/09/13 held on 02/03.07.2015. Since, this matter is being discussed in the divisional PNM, the subject is closed in the Headquarters PNM.
(C L O S E D)Item No: 07/01/2014
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING OBSOLETE TYPE LIFT BY DOUBLE DOOR NEW TYPE AT DIVISIONAL OFFICE/MYS
The existing lift at Divisional office building being old and has served more than 15 years. Due to its long year of service the lift is getting frequently failed and the agency which is holding AMC of the lift is facing difficult for replacement of defective components being the model of the existing lift has become obsolete. The differently abled employees and heart patients working at 1st and 2nd floor are facing much problem during the frequent failure of the obsolete lift. Hence this subject was placed in divisional PNM and discussed with the concerned several time but nothing has come out. Based on that division has sent the proposal for replacing the existing obsolete type by double door new type lift and CEE/SWR/UBL approved this with a remark “APPROVED BUT THE PROPOSAL TO BE PROCESSED UNDER THE PLAN HEAD 64 - OTHER SPECIFIED WORK (OSW)” and in turn Sr.DEE/MYS has complied for this remark by up loading the work in IRPSM under PH-“OSW”. Hence this UNION demands to take up the above work under the power of GM out of turn for the year 2014-15.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)The proposal of replacement of lift at Divisional Office, Mysore is under ‘’other Specified Work’’ for the year 2014-15. The same has been vetted by Finance on14/05/2014. Approval of estimate from the competent authority is under process.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)The work at a total cost of Rs.28 lakhs was proposed by Sr.DEE/MYS at Divisional level under PH-OSW (6400). But due to paucity of funds during the current year i.e.2014-15 the proposal has been dropped.
CEE mentioned that this will be included in the budget of next year.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
Sr.DEE/MYS has been advised vide lr. No. SWR/EL/W-671/WP/HQ-Corres.Vol.III dtd. 19.12.2014 to propose the work in 2015-16
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
The proposal for Rs.29 lakhs vetted by divisional finance and approved by DRM. This is being processed by Sr.DEE/MYS for inclusion in DWP 2015-16.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : Tender opened on 31.08.2015, briefing note sent to Accounts for vetting vide Sr.DEE/MYS Letter No.Y/E.61/II/2581(A), dated.12.09.2015.
(C L O S E D)
Item No. 10/01/2014 OPENING OF 4 TH CONTROL BOARD IN MYS DIVISION Though MYS division is having a route KMs of 1160, there is an only three control board which is putting lot of hardship and strenuous work for the existing controllers, while the other 2
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divisions are having 4 control boards. Hence this UNION urges to arrange to open one more control board at MYS division.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)Division was advised to critically examine the issue and conduct detailed Analysis.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)Mysore Division is examining the demand for 4th Control Board.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)This is under examination at divisional level.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
This is under examination at divisional level.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
At present track doubling is going on in full swing between RGI & HLK. Once this phase of work is completed, the trains will be operated in double line between JRU-ASK. Therefore, any change in reorganization of Control Boards can be taken up after completion of doubling between RGI & HLK. Closed and transferred to PNM Assurance Register.
(C L O S E D)
Item No. 13/01/2014 CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RAILWAY QUARTERS AT CWS/APA total of 1900 staff are working at CWS/AP. Only 300 quarters are available which are aged more than 50 years. Half of these quarters are not fit for safe living. In addition to this, around 200 new RRC/RRB candidates have been appointed at CWS/AP in last two years. 80% of new appointees are from different states/places away from Mysore. In the seniority list for new quarters, more than 150 applications are pending. Hence, it is high time to construct new quarters. Hence, this union request the administration to construct a minimum of 200 new quarters (Type-II & III) at CWS/AP.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)A sanction for construction of 8 Nos. of Type-II quarters in lieu of Type-I Quarters No. 31/A-C, 32/AC & 38/A-B is available. Construction of new quarters is not taken up now for paucity of fundsM I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)
A sanction for construction of 8 nos of Ty-II Qrs in lieu of Ty-I Qrs No.32/AC & 38/ A-B is available. Tender has been called vide Tender Notice no.09/MYS/2013 of 26/09/2013 and there were no response. It will be retendered again.
It was mentioned by GS/SWRMU that 200 new RRC/RRB candidates have been appointed at CWS/AP in the last two years and they want additional quarters. PCE mentioned that the proposal for construction of additional quarters may be worked out and submitted by MYS Division for inclusion in Works Programme.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
A sanction for construction of 8 nos of Ty-II Qrs in lieu of Ty-I Qrs No.32/AC & 38/ A-B is available. CWM has sent a proposal to DRM/MYS recently for construction of new quarters.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
WPO / MYSS has proposed for construction of 72 new railway Qrts at AP vide letter No.P.694/IVdt.27.2.2014.Work will be proposed for inclusion in PWP- 2016-17.
Union requested to try to handover the quarters taken up in the PWP of 2015-16 and priority should be given against the condemned ones as employees are facing hardship.
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Proposal has been received from WPO/MYSS for construction of 72 new Railway Quarters at AP vide letter No.694/IV dated. 27.12.2014. Work will be proposed for inclusion in PWP 16-17.For construction of 8 Type-II quarters twice tender called but there was no response. Third time performance guarantee was not submitted by the tenderer. Hence, could not be finalized. Now, fourth time tender is called and contract is expected to be awarded during the current month.
Item No. 15/01/2014
FILLING UP THE VACANCY OF CHI/APStaff position of CHI/AP is as follows:
S.No. Name of post Sanctioned Available Vacancy1 Sanitary Jamedar 2 1 12 Sanitary Khalasi 1 - 13 Sanitary Cleaner 23 16 7
TOTAL 26 17 9
Out of a total sanction of 26 posts, 9 posts are vacant. Available 5 staff also are being regularly disturbed for Mysore division. This derailed the work of cleaning shops as well as Railway colony. Hence, 9 existing vacancies should be filled immediately and further action to be taken to stop disturbing AP staff for Division.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)Vacancy position of Sanitary Cleaner Post is as under:
RRC indent has been placed on RRC for 21 papers of Safaiwala’s in 2012 & indent for 12 papers placed in 2013.On receipt of RRC papers position will improve.
GS has requested to give more priority to CHI/AP.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)11 RRC papers of Safaiwalas are under process of appointment in Mysore Division. CPO has requested MD to advise CMS/Mysore to give priority to CWS/AP while making appointment.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)12 Safaiwalas of RRC / UBL have joined Medical Department / MYS Division and they were posted as under
S.LNo. Posted to No M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015)
1 CHI/AP 42 CHI /Colony / MYS 5 2 at RH/MYS3 CHI/ASK 14 CHI/HRR 15 RH/MYS 1
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): As per the vacancy position, only 4 vacancies are available in the entire Mysore Division.Secretary/MYSS informed that there are 6 vacancies.CMD mentioned that this will be examined and give detailed remarks later.
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M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
The following position has been brought out to the notice of SWRMU.CMS/RH/MYS has proposed a re-distribution of Safaiwalas vide letter no. Y/MD/02/EST group D/2015-2016, dated 21.07.2015 and as per proposed re-distribution the vacancy position of Safaiwalas at HI/AP is as under.
Total 15 20 +05As on date there is no vacancy of Safaiwala under CHI/AP.SWRMU has not satisfied with the above position and contended that administration has
simply reduced the sanctions all of a sudden. CPO and CMD have agreed to advise the reasons for reduction in sanctioned strength of CHI/AP.Item No. 17/01/2014
STAFF SANCTION FOR 182 LOCOS AT EMD DIESEL SHED, HUBLI
EMD Diesel shed Hubli has staff sanction for only 150 locos till date. But as of now this shed is maintaining more than 182 locos. So it is injustice on the part of the employees in less number and working for more number of locomotives. So it is a right of the staff of EMD Diesel shed to place a requisition to sanction staff for 182 locos. Hence, this Union urges to sanction staff for 182 locos. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)CME has mentioned that proposal for creation of posts is under process.
GS/SWRMU has mentioned that the Locos have been received one year back and proposal for creation of posts is still under process. Hence, he demanded that OT has to be paid till such time regular posts are created. CME has mentioned that creation of posts will be pursued.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)Clarification has been sought from Railway Board as to whether the ancillary posts are to be included in the yard stick for manpower requirement.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)Clarification has been sought from Railway Board Vide letter Nos. SWR/M/D/15 dated 26.3.2012, 27.6.2012, 18.10.2012, 20.6.2014, 27.10.2014 and 09.12.2014 and the same is awaitedM I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015):
Clarification has been sought from Railway Board Vide letter Nos. SWR/M/D/15 dated 26.3.2012, 27.6.2012, 18.10.2012, 20.6.2014, 27.10.2014 and 09.12.2014 and 04.3.2015 and the same is awaited. A copy of the letter has been given to GS also to use his good offices to pursue the matter at Railway Board.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015):
Reminder has been sent to EDME/Traction/RB vide letter No. SWR/M/D/15 dated 15.07.2015 to communicate Finance Directorate’s vetting.
GS has mentioned this subject has also been placed in Board PNM. In view of this, the subject is closed at Zonal PNM and transferred to Assurance Register to implement the instructions if any to be issued by Railway Board.
(C L O S E D)
Item No. 24/01/2014
DEBITING OF LAP ON ACCOUNT OF UNPAID HOLIDAY TO SUPERVISORY AND MINISTERIAL STAFF.
The supervisory and ministerial staff of Hubli workshop is being debited with LAP in lieu of Unpaid holidays. But as it is referred that Mysore workshop which is in jurisdiction of South
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Western Railway is also availing unpaid holidays but the supervisory and ministerial staff are not being debited with LAP.
Further, as per the information obtained that the Golden rock workshop of Southern Railway is also not debited with LAP on account of Unpaid holidays to the supervisory and ministerial staff.Hence, this Union urges the administration to stop debiting the LAP from the supervisory and ministerial staff of Hubli workshop on account of unpaid holidays.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)The proposal has been sent to FA&CAO. FA&CAO asked for certain details. The same have been called from WPO/UBLS and COS. After discussion, it was proposed to refer the issue to Railway Board.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)Draft proposal to Railway Board, has been sent to associate finance for concurrence.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This was referred to Railway Board.
M I N U T E S (14/15.10.2015):This was referred to Railway Board vide letter No.SWR/P.420/UBLS/Un-paid Holiday dated 25.05.2015 and reminded vide Letter dated 04.08.2015. Clarification not received. It was opined to send one more reminder to Railway Board,.
But, CME has mentioned not to go ahead with this issue as Mysore Workshop is taking the advantage of Leave and advised to continue the same practice. Closed and transferred to Assurance Register to take further action as per the clarification to be received from Railway Board.
(C L O S E D)
Item No. 27/01/2014
FILLING UP OF THE POST OF DESIGNATED OFFICER UNDER FSS ACT, 2006.As per the RB’s lr.no.2012/H-1/9/2/1 dt.29.10.2012 the work charge post of “Designated
Officer” (Gr.B post) has been created in S.W.Railway in the month of Oct-2013 itself in view of implementing the ‘Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006’ in our Railway. Two Food Safety Officers drawn from the Health Inspector category are functioning full time. Dr. Mane, Dy.CMD/SWR has been nominated for the post of “Designated Officer” and looking after the duties as additional charge.
In this connection this is to bring to your kind notice that as per the Rule no.2.1.2 of FSS Act, 2006 the “Designated Officer” shall be a “whole time officer” with minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects and also person having been appointed as Food Inspector having qualification prescribed under PFA Rules 1955 or as local health Authority shall be eligible for the post of “Designated Officer”
Moreover as per the Rule 2.1.2 (iii)b, if the post of Designated officer held by any other officer as additional charge basis the Officer shall continue to hold such additional charge till such a time a whole time Designated Officer is appointed or for a period of one year from 28.3.2008 whichever is earlier. So the nomination of Dr.Mane, Dy.CMD as Designated Officer is not valid as per the provision of Act.
It is regretted to inform your goodself that our administration has violated rules of FSS Act 2006 by not taking any initiative to fill up the whole time Designated Officer in spite of the availability of eligible candidates in Health Inspector category.
Hence, it is requested to your goodself to kindly look into the matter for necessary action to fill up the “Designated Officer” post from the eligible candidates as per the norms of FSS Act, 2006.
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M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)It was mentioned that Shri T. Penchalaiah, Health Officer/HQRS/ UBL was notified by FSSAI vide order no. 1(42)2011/Railway/FSSAI dated 19/06/2013, to work as a “Designated Officer”. After his retirement as there was no health officer available in SWR, Dr. Ramakrishna Mane, Dy. CMD/SWR was notified as “Designated Officer” by FSSAI vide Order no. 1(42)2011/ Railway/FSSAI dated 24/10/2013.Selection of the one post of “Health Officer” is in the pipeline. Nomination of the Designated Officer will be done after the finalization of the above selection
GS/SWRMU has mentioned that the subject was misunderstood. In this connection he has clarified that the subject was with regard to creation of Food Safety Officer in terms of Railway Board’s Letter No.2012/H-1/9/2/1, dated 29.10.2012, a copy of which was handed over to CPO in the forum. CPO has stated that the issue will be examined once again in terms of the letter given by GS/SWRMU.
GS also mentioned that the above post to be filled up by calling volunteers on full time basis and not on nomination basis.M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)Shri P.S. Joshi, who has been selected as Health Officer, has been nominated as a Designated Officer and sent to Railway Board for approval and notification by FSSAI under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
It was brought to the notice of MD that Shri P.S.Joshi is not having the requisite qualification and requested to conduct the selection as per the instructions of Railway Board. CPO has stated that selection will be conducted for this post as well as the anticipated vacancy of Shri P.S.Joshi since he is retiring within a short period.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)It was mentioned that Shri P.S. Joshi, who has been selected as Health Officer, has been nominated as a Designated Officer and proposal sent to Railway Board for approval and notification by FSSAI under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
GS/SWRMU mentioned that the post of Designated Officer should be filled up by persons having qualification prescribed in the FSS Act, 2006. It was pointed out that the post of Designated Officer is being filled up as provided in Railway Board’s letter No.2012/H-1/9/2/1, dated 29.10.2012. Further, expeditious action will be taken to extend the currency of the Work Charged post of Designated Officer.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Assessment of vacancies for filling up of 02 posts of Health Officer including the vacancy of Designated Officer has been approved. Notification is being issued.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : Notification has been issued vide Letter No.SWR/P.607/Medi/HO/2015, dated 21.09.2015 to fill up 02 posts of Health Officer including the vacancy of Designated Officer. Closed and transferred to PNM Assurance Register.
(C L O S E D)
Item No. 28/01/2014
SELECTION FOR THE POST OF STAFF & WELFARE INSPECTOR IN PB 9300-34800+GP 4200 (35% QUOTA) OPEN TO ALL GR-C & GR-D EMPLOYEES (Ref: DRM/P/UBL LR.NO.H/P.608/I/S&WI/STREAM-I&II DATED 09.10.2012)Notification was issued for conducting selection for the post of S&WI for total of 07 vacancies (UR=5, SC=2). Written examination also held and results also declared vide H/P.608/1/I/S&WI/Stream I & II dated 01.04.2013 in which 7 employees were qualified. Before panel could be released, the SDGM Office has seized the records and till now nothing has been done. In view of this the Hubli division is facing shortage of Welfare Inspectors and the compassionate appointment reports are delayed badly. The available staffs are overburdened with work. Because of t he delay in finalizing the matter, the vacancies could not be filled and no further selections could be held. This subject I have also discussed with your goodself.
It is requested to kindly take appropriate decision on the above subject, early.M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)
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This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)Position informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU/ Gen.Corress. Vol.I/20, dated 05.05.2014.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)Position informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU/Gen.Corress. Vol.I/20, dated 05.05.2014.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015) : This issue has been discussed at length. CPO mentioned that if there was an urgent need to fill up vacancies of S&WI, Hubli Division can send proposals for adhoc promotion.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : Hubli Division has cancelled the selection.Item No. 29/01/2014
DELAY/REGRET CLAIMS WITHOUT PROPER REASONS IN REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES.
There are many cases coming up for the medical reimbursement rejected by Railway Hospital, Hubli. Example: the following some of the cases are furnished below for necessary action.
(a) Sri.D.Panneer, Retired SMR/MRBThe claims of reimbursement of medical expenses incurred for his self treatment during 2011 & 2012 at Vellore in view of emergency, is still pending. The employee has retired from service and facing lot of financial crisis. His health suddenly became worse and got admitted in the CMC/Vellor on 4.8.2011 when he proceeded to his native place since received death message of his sister. He was diagnosed as chronic kidney disease stage-5 and initiated dialysis as an emergency basis and further advised homo dialysis every alternative days. He was admitted from 20.9.2011 to 27.9.2011 for AV Fistula and 29.9.2011 to 4.10.2011 for coronary angiogram for pre-transplant warm u. His brother has voluntarily donated his kidney for him. He got admitted for renal transplant from 14.1.2012 to 28.1.2012 and underwent renal transplant on 19.1.2012 and follow-up transplant OPD for 6 months and has to continue immune suppressive medication lifelong. There are no Govt.institutions nearby to take renal transplant. His wife and minor daughter were along with him to take care of him and they could not move anywhere leaving him alone. His representations dated 23.8.2011, 12.11.2011, 22.2.2012 and 17.6.2012 have not received any attention.
In view of the above, the union urges to reimburse the medical expenses incurred by the above named at CMC Hospital, Vellore immediately.
CMS/RH/UBL No. H/MD-34/4/10 dated: 03/03/2010.The claims of reimbursement of medical expenses incurred for his self treatment during 2009. His health suddenly became worse and got admitted in Yelamalli Hospital Hubli. He experienced severe pain in abdomen unable to bear the pain or pass urine. His wife and children rushed to private hospital Yelamalli near to his daughter’s house and Hospital authorities immediately started the treatment, due to the severe abdomen pain it was suspected to be appendices and decided that an operation was needed, after all the necessary tests were conducted as I am a diabetic patient on 17/09/2009 at 9.30 hrs the operation commenced, during the course of operation it was confirmed that the case was of Explorative Luparateum for which a major abdomen surgery was conducted. His wife and children are not aware of the rules and regulations prevailing In the railways, nor do they know the procedure to be followed by approaching the Railway hospital authorities. As he discharged from the Yelamalli Nursing Home, he reported and was placed on sick list from 06/10/2009 to 30/10/2009 vide AMC/DMC No. 055725 dated 06/10/2009- 30/10/2009.
In view of the above, the union urges to reimburse the medical expenses incurred by the above named at Yelamalli Hospital, Hubli immediately.
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(c) Shri Prabhu Shankar Kademani MCM in Engg dept. SE/W/O/Qrs/UBL in Hubli
division.On 5th April, 2013 Sri. Prabhu Shankar Kademani consulted doctor at Railway hospital for swelling in his both legs and also inability to walk& stand for long time. From 5 th to 9th April he attended Railway hospital and he was treated with some medications but his problem was not resolved. In the evening of 09.04.13 he suddenly developed chest pain at home and it was a medical emergency so he could not go to Railway hospital and consulted the Spandana hospital, Saptapur, Dharwad which is nearer to his house. At Spandana hospital they advised for certain investigations and directed to consult Dr.Vivekanand Gajapati a Heart specialist (cardiologist) and gave some medication to relieve his chest pain. Further he consulted the Doctor and he had to undergo Angiography test at SDM Narayana Hurudalaya Dharwad on 23.04.2013 and had to undergo surgery as early as possible Further he was advised not to undertake travelling. Therefore, he underwent heart surgery and coronary artery bypass graft and was put in ICU. He became normal and was discharged on 31.05.2013.In view of the above circumstances, the union urges to reimburse the expenses incurred by him immediately.As the claims are genuine cases since they have they have gone due to the
emergency, the claims can be paid to the employees without further delay. As Railway Board advised to see the reimbursement cases liberally and it is also discussed in the Railway board PNM with AIRF.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)
(a) The reimbursement of Shri Dharman Panner SM/Munirabaad was regretted by CMS/UBL vide letter no. H/MD.34/4/10 dated 30/01/2014 as per the Railway Board letter no. 2005/H/6-4/Policy –II dated 31/01/2007 & Ltr. No. 2005/H/6-4/Policy-III dated 16/04/2007.
(b) The reimbursement of Shri. Noel Pillai. OS/Sr.DME/O/UBL was regretted by CMS/UBL vide letter no. H/MD.34/4/10 dated 03/03/2010 as per the Railway Board Policy.CMD has agreed to review these cases once again.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)All the three cases are being reviewed.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)The three reimbursement claims of 1) Shri D. Paneer, Retd. SMR/MRB 2) Shri Noel Pillai, OS/Sr. DME/O/UBL & 3) Shri Prabhu Shankar Kademani, MCM/SE/W/O/Qtrs/UBL, as brought out by SWRMU are being reviewed and under process for obtaining sanction of competent authority
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
Shri D. Paneer, Retd. SMR/MRB: The claim amount has been prepared as per eligibility and sent to FA &CAO for concurrence on 06.04.2015.
Shri Noel Pillai, OS/Sr. DME/O/UBL: Sri.Noel Pillai, OS-I/Sr.DME was advised to submit the original bills in support of his claims vide CMS/UBL letter No.H/MD-34/4/15 dated 12.03.2015.
Shri Prabhu Shankar Kademani, MCM/SE/W/O/Qtrs/UBL: Financial concurrence signified for Rs.1,30,000/- by Sr.DFM/UBL vide letter No.A/EN/UBL/Med.Re-im/Vol.I dated 08.05.2015
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
(a) As the amount was more than 5 lakhs, the claim was sent to Railway Board to obtain sanction. Railway Board vide Letter No.2015/H-6/4/11, datd 01.07.2015, has informed that Shri D.Paneer has taken treatment in different spells, hence the claim may be examined separately for each spell of treatment, if admissible amount for any spell exceeds 5 lakhs, the case may be referred to Board. As such this office has sent the case in different spell to FA&CAO for re-concurrence vide letter No.MD.34/SWR/15, dated 08.09.2014. The case is being put up for GM’s sanction.
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(b) This office has not received the claim
(c) Claim sanctioned vide CMD/SWR letter No.MD.34/ SWR/15 dated. 16.06.2015. (C L O S E D)
Item No. 30/01/2014APPOINTMENT ON COMPASSIONATE GROUNDS:Some of the appointments on CG are regretted/delayed due to which the widow/wards of the deceased employee are suffering. Some of the cases are submitted for speedy disposal and justice:(c) Sri. Mohammed H. Butler Loco Pilot/UBL was sent for PME on 31-5-2005 after
conducting all the required Medical investigation it was detected that he had problem in his heart and the Central Hospital/UBL directed him to Rly Hospital/Perambur in Southern Railway .and the report was positive and he is not fit for Loco pilot post and the doctors at CH/UBL decided to make him unfit for drivers post on 26-4-2005. However unfit certificate was issued on 20-7-2005 no obvious reasons and after Medically decategorized Mohammed H. Butler had voluntarily retired seeking CG appointment to his son Mohammed Sharif but the administration did not consider his request taking that 5 years left over service should be there from the date of decategorization. Hence this union would like to highlight that the medical board had already taken a decision that the employee is unfit for driver’s post on 26.4-2005 but the unfit certificate was issued on 20-7-2005. The party is eligible for CG as he is having 5 years service from the date of decision taken that he is not taken to duty ie, 26-4-2005 and in this connection CMS has given a clear letter No. M/MD/84/Md. HB/12 dated : 2-8-2012 .
So this union urges to consider the Compassionate ground appointment.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)Certain clarification has been sought from UBL Division regarding medical certificate of the Ex. Employee. As required details were not furnished by UBL Division, the matter was referred back to UBL Division.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)Case is under examination.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):Case is under examination with reference to details furnished by UBL Division.
Remarks: Case is under examination.(l) Sri. Pawan J. B.E. ( Industrial & Production Engg) s/o of D. Joshua Ex. Watchman ,
SSE/W/O/SKLR Head quarters to conduct test pending with CPO.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.
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Case is under process
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)Case is under process.M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
Case is under examination.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : His brother was offered appointment as per his performance in the suitability test. As he did not turn up the offer was cancelled and the case for C.G.appointment was closed. Hence, it is not feasible to consider the subsequent request for appointment of J.Pawan on Compassionate Grounds.
(C L O S E D)(m) Sri. Yellappa, s/o Anandappa Ex. Trackman/ PWI/O/SHV at the time of application
submitted 7th standard certificate later submitted 8th pass certificate pending with CPO for condonation. Hence this union requests the administration to consider the CGA
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)The case is under process in Mysore Division.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)The case is under process in Mysore Division.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):The case is under examination at Divisional level.
Remarks: Sri.Yellappa appointed as helper (revitter)-trainee in Civil Engg.Department/MYS. Vide O.O.No Engg/98/2015 of 04.08.2015.
(C L O S E D)(o) Case of Edwin, S/o Anthony.S. ex.Pointsman/Bageshapur MYS divn, missing from
30.10.2004 – All relevant documents including FIR have been submitted by the widow Smt. Manjula but appointment on compassionate grounds is yet to be issued. It is almost ten years the employee has gone missing. The family is finding it difficult to maintain with no other sources of income.
M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)
This is case of missing employee which is being dealt by MYS Division.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)The Supdt, Of Police, Hassan has been reminded once again vide letter No.Y/P/268/11/04 of 19.12.2014. As per the policy in SWR vide Letter NO. SWR /P.268/Policy CGA/ dt.10.6.2008 ( Para. No.VII ) in respect of missing case, CGA appointment could be done only on closure of the case. As reply from SP/HAS has not been received, the matter has been pursued with reminders, by deputing APO, personal letter to Police Official by Sr.DPO and also reminders. On receipt of reply, this will be pursued further.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Report from police authorities has been received in MYS Division and it is under examination. M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Case is under examination at the Divisional level.
Item No.07/2/2014
REVISING THE CREW CHANGE OVER POINT FROM GTL TO DMM
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CME, COM, DRM/SBC
From the inception of SBC Division the Crew was working up to DMM & back. During 2009, SBC Division administration have made a experiment to change the crew change over point from DMM to GTL & DHNE. As the administration is aware the Running Staff are coming under continuous roster classification (8 hrs) some of the following trains the working hours is more than 8 hrs.
T.No.12786, 11302 & 12649 etc.
Apart from the above the Loco Pilots are forced to adhere two different railways G&RS in a single train movement working for more than 8 hrs at a stretch and further out station rest more than 24 hrs is nothing but waste of man hours of the crew. The Loco Pilots are making a hue and cry with the administration to reduce the working hours of Running Staff by the way of changing the crew change over point from GTL to DMM to avoid stress and strain for the most sensitive/safety cadre. The actual working hours to DMM works out to 5 hrs. The basic criteria to reckon the working hours of the Running Staff is average fortnightly working hours. Prior to extension of crew change over point the average working hours was not less than 96 hrs for fortnightly even after extended crew run also it works out to same hrs. Actually speaking due to outstation detention for a longer hours is causing loss of man hours the same crew can be utilized for working return train with minimum outstation rest to avoid outstation stay for longer hours. As per the SPAD minutes circulated vide Boards Letter 2004/M(L)/466/7101 dated: 14.06.2012 part ‘B’ para 6 reads “Links should be made in such a way so that not more than 2 to 3 continuous nights, all efforts should be made to reduce the working hours for 6 hours duty during 22.00 hrs to 06.00 hrs”.
The Existing links at GTL section all the trains during the night the actual working hours are more than 8 hrs. Hence, this union urges to cut off the crew change over point at DMM instead of GTL & DHNE.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)A meeting was held at GTL-S.C.RLY to discuss this issue by SBC Division on 23.09.14 and the issue is under consideration of GTL Division.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
The issue of working of train to DHNE has been discussed with GTL division and reply is awaited. Sr.DME/SBC advised GTL Division vide letter No. B/M.694/SHARING dated 25.11.2014 and 09.12.2014 on the subject matter. The working hours of crew towards GTL are less than 10 Hours. On the request of GS/SWRMU, COM has agreed to pursue the matter with Guntakal Division.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): At present SBC Division crew is working in both SBC-DMM-GTL and SBC-DMM-DHNE section. As per the meeting with GTL Division, GTL Division has accepted to take over trains running in SBC-DMM-DHNE section after completion of the ongoing work of existing running room at GTL. SBC Division is following up with GTL Division/ South Central Railway
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015):
This has been partly implemented and for Train No.11013 and 18463, crew is being changed at Dharmavaram. In a month or two, the entire link will be taken over by SBC Division.
It was brought out by Union that they have advised a link, which requires less number of employees and even then administration has taken a decision without consideration.
During the discussions, Union has strongly objected the unilateral decision while changing the link. CME has assured that the division will be advised suitably to take the views of Union also without fail while reviewing the links.
Item No.09/2/2014
CREATION OF POSTS IN THE TICKET CHECKING CADRE TO COMMENSURATE THE WORKLOAD TO MAINTAIN NEW ASSETS
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CCM, CPO
In every given opportunity this union has been making a submission in each forum to create new posts for new assets. However this union submission has been deaf heard by the administration and no tangible action could be seen with regards to creation of posts in the Ticket Checking cadre. Day by day the Train Services are getting augmented and the workload on Ticket Checking staff has been increased in manifold due to introduction of new Train Services. Each TTE is forced to man more than 4 to 5 coaches out going trains and 5 to 6 coaches incoming trains. Many incoming trains are reaching destination in unmanned condition due to shortage of Ticket Checking staff. Currently SBC Division is Running 56 trains and 643 coaches. The existing staff strength is as under.
Sanctions Actuals Vacancy 548 493 55 As per railway Board yardstick each TTE have to man two coaches if it is vestibule and one coach in case of non vestibule. However these yardsticks have got revised arbitrarily vide railway boards letter No.97/TG-V/13/3,dt:14/3/2014 to three sleeper coaches and three AC coaches. Even accepting the revised yardstick under protest the requirement is 691 coaches including LR/RG there by a clear shortage of around 200 Ticket Checking Staff. Now the current situation is alarming position and administration should awake and take steps to create and fill up the post in war footing.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)Railway Board have sanctioned 80 posts to SWR in TE cadre out of 161 posts proposed leaving a deficit of 81 posts. These 80 posts have been redistributed to divisions as SBC-35; UBL-30 and MYS-15. In addition Creation of 143 staff (UBL-37,SBC-28 & MYS-78) in TE cadre is under process.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
It was mentioned to the Union that creation of 143 posts is under process in Divisions. GS mentioned that that whenever new trains are introduced, posts are not being filled up to the extent of new assets. He further mentioned that the subject pertains to Bangalore Division and correct position should be given projecting the requirement as per the yard stick.
M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015)
The proposals are under process for creation of 143 staff over 03 divisions (UBL-37, SBC-28 & MYS-78) in the TTE cadre. GS mentioned that creation of posts of TTEs is not sufficient as per the work load. He also mentioned that Railway Board agreed to allot one TTE for 3 three coaches in the Railway Board PNM. The order will come soon.
CCM has mentioned that the proposals for creation of posts in Ticket Checking Staff will be expedited. GS has mentioned that review of Ticket Checking Staff should be carried out as in the case of Running Staff every year along with AC accompanying staff.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015):
The proposals are under process for creation of 143 staff over 03 divisions (UBL-37, SBC-28 & MYS-78) in the TTE cadre.
Railway Board was requested for sanction for creation of 161 posts, out of which 80 posts have been sanctioned and for remaining 81 posts CCM has requested to expedite the proposal for sanction to SWR on priority, Vide D.O.letter No.C.415/Staff*/TC/Creation/08 dated 23.07.2015.
During the discussions, GS mentioned that around 1000 posts of TTEs for the three Divisions, CCM will advise DRMs to send the proposal without matching surrender and he will forward it to the Board for sanction.
Item No.10/2/2014
REVIEW OF COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENT – REJECTED CASES: This union has been persistently requesting SBC Division administration to re-consider the earlier decision to reject the CG appointment in favor of following wards of Railwaymen.S.No Wards Name Employee Name
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1 Sri.B.Naveen S/o Late Sri.Boya Ramanjulu, Ex.Khalasi Helper/Dsl/KJM died on 17.02.2002.
2 Sri.S.Seetharam Naik S/o Late Sri.Sugali Anjenaik, Hamal/SBC died on 26.04.2010.
In respect of S.No:1 Mr. B. Naveen who was got selected for the post of Train Clerk and he was offered appointment vide Sr.DPO/SBC Lt No.B/P 509/CC/CGA dt: 3/8/11 &15/9/11. During the initial CGA he was got selected for the post of TNC in the NTPC category. In mean time he had requested the administration for change of category to TC and hence he could not able to take his appointment as TNC. Apart from this he also submitted a medical certificate obtained from Private Doctor HUP certifying that he was ailing from sickness for a long period. In mean time the then DRM had cancelled the offer of appointment for not joining in time.
In respect of S.No:2 Sri.Anjenaik was remained unauthorized absent for longer period and subsequently died, only settlement benefits has been arranged in favor of widow Smt.Hanimibai, W/o late Sri.Anjenaik. The request for CGA in favor of Sri.Seetharam Naik was turned down by DRM stating the reasons that case doesn’t deserve any Compassion for CG appointment.
The above cases are most deserving cases for simple reasons compassion have been denied at divisional level. Hence, this union submits to review the above case and render justice by the way of showing compassion to the family to mitigate the economical hardship and earn their lively hood to maintain the family ex Railwaymen who died in harness.M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)The CGA case file of Sri Sugali Seetharam Naik, S/o late Sugali Anje Naik was regretted at Divisional level as the deceased employee was absent since 1994 and was not paid salary due to absence and subsequently expired on 26.4.10 which obviously means that he & his family was not dependent on the Railway.
Accordingly, Smt. Hanime Bai, W/o late Sugali Anje Naik, was advised of the same vide this Office ltr No.BP.268/CGA/2/12/7 (San-10) dated 08/04/14.
Sri..Naveen, the CGA candidate was offered appointment initially as Tech-III/C&W. Again on request from CGA, he was once again offered the post of TNC in the year 2009. The same was communicated to the CGA candidate also. But, the CGA candidate has submitted unwillingness to join as TNC and after two years, he has submitted his willingness to join as TNC, but the same was not agreed to.
GS/SWRMU requested for review of these cases.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
GM decided that DRM/SBC may have a relook of these cases.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): CPO mentioned these cases will be examined in detail as per the extant instructions.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
(a) Approval of competent authority has been communicated to Bangalore Division for considering Sri.B.Naveen, S/o. Late Sri.Boya Ramanjulu for appointment as Jr.Clerk-cum-Typist in stores department, HQrs, Hubli. And to forward the case papers to HQrs. Closed and transferred to PNM Assurance Register.
(b) It is found not feasible to consider the request for appointment of Sri.S.Seetharam Naik on compassionate grounds.
Item No.11/2/2014
IMPLEMENTATION OF THREE GATEMEN’S WORK FOR SPECIAL CLASS GATES SBC DIVISION.
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Railway Board vide their letter No.2012/E (LL)/HER/23 dated 28.06.2012 Have sanctioned additional gateman for special class gates with 8 hrs rosters the subject matter has been discussed in the division PNM vide agenda subject No.01/10/12 and urged the administration for its implementation SBC Division administration have expressed their constrained to implement the orders to post a third gate keeper due to shortage of Track maintainers the very purpose of discussing the issue at apex level and getting the orders is getting defeated due to non complains of the above Board Orders.
Hence, this union urges to sanction the additional posts to SBC Division for further posting at Special class gates to implement 8 hrs rosters.M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)
SWRMU raised the issue of posting Gatekeepers on 8 hours shift at Special class LC Gates in SBC Division. It was explained that there are 11 A-class and 59 Special class gates in SBC Division which will require manning in 8 hrs shift. Proposal for additional man power for the same has also been included in the proposal for creation of posts for manning of remaining 301 unmanned LCs, which is under process.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)Creation of additional Gateman posts required has been worked out & sent to Railway Board for sanction of posts vide CPO/SWR/UBL letter no.SWR/P.135/CP/Gateman (engg) dt.05.12.2014. Three gateman working will be introduced on sanctioning of the additional gateman posts:
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Sanction from Board is awaited.
GS has demanded that till such time posts are operated, payment of OT to be arranged.
PCE mentioned that Bangalore Division will be asked to consider revision of roster to 8 hours for gates where proposal has already been sent to Board for additional Gatemen posts on account of upgradation of LC gates and till the time additional Gatemen are posted, OT may be considered beyond the rostered hours.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : Creation of additional gatemen posts required has been worked out & sent to Railway Board for sanction of posts vide CPO/SWR/UBL letter No.SWR/P.135/CP/Gateman (Engg) dt.05.12.2014. Division has been advised to implement 8 hrs roasters at all special class Engineering manned gates vide letter No.SWR/W.220/SM-NG dt.16.6.2015.
GS/SWRMU has demanded that OT should be paid from the date of issue of Board’s Orders and as well as CPO/SWR orders as per the legitimate rights of the Gatemen. He has also stated that If it is not feasible, at least from 05.12.2014 i.e. from the date of CPO’s letter to the division, OT should be paid.
Item No.13/2/2014CREATION OF POST OF NURSING STAFF FOR RH/SBC
In terms of instructions contained in Boards Letter No.79/H-2-1/13 dated 10.11.1981 as per the yardstick the requirement of Staff Nurse at Railway Hospital Bangalore is 36 whereas the posts available is only 17 thereby a clear requirement of 19 posts. CMS vide their letter No.B/MDEst/2007 dated: 27.04.2007 have communicated to CMD/SWR duly sending the proposal concurred by Associated Finance vide their letter No.P135/SBC/EF/Med dated: 24.04.2007 for creation of 17 posts. It is appears that there is no follow up action at Headquarters level with regards to creation of posts nor any communication have been sent to SBC Division in the subject matter. The Railway Hospital Bangalore is a 50 bedded hospital and the bed occupancy is more than 100%. Due to shortage of Staff Nurse the Medical Department is constrained not to extent the required no of staff nurses in the in the ward/OP and other areas.
Hence, this union urges to create the 19 staff nurse posts as proposed by SBC Division to cater proper medical facilities to Railway men and their wards including RELHS members.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)
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CMD, DRM/SBC
As per the yardstick the posts of nursing staff at RH/SBC are sufficient. The requirement of additional staff will be included in the proposal for upgrading of RH/SBC from 50 beds to 100 beds.
GS/SWRMU has strongly objected to the M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015) given by MD and informed that actual facts have not been obtained from Bangalore. A copy of the proposal vetted by Finance of Bangalore Division and forwarded by Division in the year 2007 was handed over to MD for further action.M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
Proposal will be made to enhance the Nursing staff as per the yardstick of Railway Board.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
The burns unit with improvements to Railway Hospital project at an estimate cost of Rs.3.9cr is under progress and is likely to be completed in six months period. The proposal is being processed to enhance the Nursing Staff as per the yardstick of Railway Board.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
It was explained that the proposal is being processed to enhance the Nursing staff as per the yard stick of Railway Board. But, GS/SWRMU has pointed out the status of proposal sent by the Division duly vetted by Accounts earlier. CMD will call for the details
This will be examined further for identifying matching surrender.
Item No.14/2/2014
POSTING OF TRACKMEN IN UNMANNED LC GATES
Recently order was issued to post Trackmen’s in all the unmanned level crossing gates. This is creating hardship to the Trackmen because there is no shelter ( Gate lodge or Gumti) , there is no HS lamp walkie-talkie communication by which he is not aware of the arrival of the trains and also general public or vehicle users almost manhandling. This union objects posting the Trackmen in the unmanned level crossing gate without creation of posts for this work and proper gadgets and accommodation.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)It was mentioned that the temporary trackmen have been posted in the vulnerable u/m LC where TVU is more than 3000 and where accidents at LC gates have taken place in the recent past. There are 263 such gates where gatemen are being deployed temporarily. It was indicated that tenders were invited for deployment of Rail Mitras at these gates. However the rates quoted in response to the tender are too high and hence tenders could not be finalized. It was indicated that the Divisions will be advised to provide temporary shelter at these Unmanned gates.
It was also indicated that the Railway has initiated action for manning of 301 u/m gates with 61 in Phase-I (by 31.3.2015) and 240 in Phase-II (by 31.3.2019). Proposal for manning of gates on out of turn basis are under finance vetting at HQ. Creation of posts for these LC gates to be manned is under process.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)Now it has been decided that work of providing trackmen at unmanned LC shall be out sourced till the creation of post.
Tender have been invited for deployment of Rail Mitras at unmanned LC’s & the position of tender is as under.
Gateman (engg) dt.05.12.2014
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PCE
1. Bangalore division: - Tender has been finalised.2. Mysore division:- One tender is under finalisation & 2 tender have been discharged
& re tendered is being done.3. Hubli division:- Tender is under finalisation.
1144 posts required for manning of UM LC’s have been concurred by finance & sent to Railway Board vide CPO/SWR/UBL letter No.SWR/P.135/CP/
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
Sanction from Board is awaited.
Union mentioned that still in some section of SBC and MYS, Trackmen are being deputed to man unmanned gates. PCE mentioned that this will be examined and deployment of Trackman will be substituted by outsourcing Gate Mitras.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Tender have been invited for deployment of Rail Mitras at unmanned LCs & the position is as under. (1) Hubli division: Tender for 102 unmanned LCs Gate Mitras has been opened on
23.6.2015 & is under finalization.(2) Bangalore Division: Gate Mitras are provided by out sourcing for 63 unmanned LCs.(3) Mysore Division: Gate Mithras are provided for 70 LCs by outsourcing.
Post required for manning of Unmanned LCs has been concurred by Finance and sent to Railway Board for sanction of posts vide letter No.SWR/P.135/CP/Gatemen(Engg), dated 05.12.2014.
(C L O S E D)
Item No.20/2/2014.
LAYING OF PAVER BLOCKS AT SHUNTING AREA IN WORKSHOP PREMISESThe shunting staff of Yard shop are finding difficulty to do their day to day work due to
the bushed grow along the track in the workshop premises especially it is towards East gate as the staff are working in the late hours the vegetation grown along the track is very high and thick due to which many a times they are missed by the bite of the poisonous reptiles.Hence this Union urges the administration to lay Paver blocks along the track to avoid any mishaps and revenue can be saved with this permanent solution.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)The cost of laying of paver block works out to Rs. 84.95 Lakhs. CWM may examine the necessity for providing paver blocks and propose for inclusion in the coming works programme, if justifiable.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)It was mentioned that the vegetation grown along the track have been cleared from 25 th to 30th’November’2014, but, the staff side has informed that vegetation has not been cleared so far. PCE requested GS to confirm the same once again.
During the discussions, it was communicated to GS that proposal has to be initiated by CWM and sent to PCE through CME for providing paver blocks, which may be included in the works programme of 2016.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015) : Sr.DEN/Co-ordination/UBL shall study the area and will take further action accordingly as discussed in the UBLS PNM Meeting held on 22.12.2014.
GS mentioned that this work should be taken up as top priority and completed without much delay as the workers are facing lot of problems.
CME mentioned that this matter will be taken up in consultation with PCE.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
A proposal for Rs.84.95 lakhs was submitted to CWM and uploaded in IRPSM under plan head work shop. Due to paucity of funds, work was not sanctioned in the financial year 2015-16. Cost
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of work will be advised to CWM again for proposing the same work in the financial year 2016-17. Vegetation growth has been cleared.
CME has opined that this proposal can be split into 2 to 3 groups. The main reason for not sanctioned the above item is paucity of funds. During the discussions, Union representatives have pointed out that removal of vegetation is being carried out by the employees, though the same has been outsourced and the AEN, who was posted recently is not having any staff to carry out any work.
CME has assured that he will also request General Manager personally to sanction this work on priority to avoid hardship to the employees.
Item No.25/2/2014
STAFF GRIEVANCES PERTAINING TO STORES DEPARTMENT: The following staff grievances pertaining to Stores Department requires immediate attention:
(a) Against the existing 4 staff strength, only two staff (one CH. OS and OS) are available in the Personnel Branch of GSD/UBL. One OS by name Shri. Leslie Peter expired during the month of Jan -14. No new staff has been provided and one OS by name Smt. Krupvati Billa has been transferred to Hubli Division. Against Smt. Krupvati Billa, one medically decategorised Sr. Clerk by name Shri. Roy, was posted to GSD/UBL but the same was again transferred to Hubli division without providing any replacement. The entire PB is being managed by Two Ministrial Staff and by two Stores Group D staff. Also it is to bring to your kind notice that MACP, Cadre restructuring of OS and DMS, filling up of Sr. Clerk/Jr. Clerk vacancies were not conducted since last one year. Hence, it is, requested to provide eminent staff against the existing vacancy particularly efficient in cadre matters.
(b) Shri. R. G. Devdas, CDMS/EMD shed/UBL has been retired from service on account of Superannuation on 31/01/14, but the settlement dues has been withheld by the Administration. Only pension has been granted to the retired employee. It is requested to settle the issue duly providing necessary retirement dues to the retired employee, which has been with held by the Administration.
(c) This depot has been provided with the new staff through RRC. Sufficient Railway Quarters have not been provided for Stores Department, only very limited provision of railway quarters for the employees of stores department is provided. The existing staff strength of Depot is 317. But whereas available quarters for the GSD pool is only 39, out of which 6 quarters are in damaged condition which are unfit for human living condition and which are on the verge of demolishment. Also there is huge demand for the railway quarters from the Stores employees.
(d) On account of superannuation the staff has to be provided with Gold plated medal. It is experienced that the retiring staff of Stores depot have not been provided with the same, since last six months.
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(e) PF books with updated data has to be provided for the serving employee by the accounts department.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)(a) There are two Ministerial Staff working against the sanction of 4 posts. In addition
Sri.S.A.Nayak, OS has been posted to GSD in place of Shri Roy.
(b) Charge sheet was issued to Shri. R.G.Devdas based on stock sheet for the shortage of Lube Oil found during his tenure as CDMS at DSD/UBL. Meanwhile a case was registered by CBI and the related documents including those pertaining to his tenure were seized by CBI. Final settlement of his dues can be considered only after the outcome of CBI’s investigation is known; notwithstanding the above, the employee is being paid 60% of pension at Rs.10,610/- + DA as provisional pension.
(c) The issue may be taken up at Divisional Level.
(d) Action is on hand for procurement of Gold plated sliver medals. On receipt, it will allotted to Divisions/Units as per the requirement.
(e) Action is on hand by Sr.AFA/W&S/Hubli to provide updated PF books. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
(a) (b) and (c) no further M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015).
(d) The firm is yet to supply the Gold plated silver medals.
(e) PF books with updated data has been issued to employees.
During the discussions, GS has requested to arrange to release payment of DCRG and administration can withhold the amount to the extent of alleged irregularities.M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015) :
(b) Charge sheet was issued to Shri. R.G. Devdas based on stock sheet for the shortage of Lube Oil found during his tenure as CDMS at DSD/UBL. Meanwhile a
case was registered by CBI and the related documents including those pertaining to his tenure were seized by CBI. Final settlement of his dues can be considered only after the outcome of CBI’s investigation is known. Pension is also revised from 60% to 100% from Jan’2015 based on employees’ request.
(d) 07 (Seven) numbers of Gold plated silver medals have been issued to GSD/UBL on 19.03.2015 for issuing to Retiring Railway Employees.
(e) PF Books with updated data has been issued to the employees.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
(b) CBI has been referred through SDGM for advising the latest developments in the case and role of Sri.R.G.Devadas. On receipt of reply, suitable action will be initiated.
(d) 07 numbers has already been supplied to GSD/UBL on 19.03.2015.Further procurement action is on hand.
(e) PF Books with updated data has been issued to the employees. (C L O S E D)
Item No.26/2/2014
NON-TRANSPARENCY IN THE FUNCTIONING OF RRC :
What is the position of vacancies correctly is not placed and also they are conducting selections, there is no transparency. Totally we are having doubt on the outside agency which is allotting the question paper system and the booklets. After the panel succeeding both tests ie. The 50% people was deleted from the offer of appointments. Wherever, the SWRMU asking some clarifications, it is not answered properly. So it shows everything is kept in dark and not in transparency to the union.
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C P O
As such, the union urge that RRC to function should be fully transparent and this kind of rejecting the candidates after qualifying in both the tests is not appreciated by the union. The extra 20% taken should be taken care off atleast in next notification, the retirement vacancies and anticipated vacancies are not taken correctly. Due to which more than 4000 vacancies available continuously even after RRC started functioning. How will these 4000 vacancies be filled up and the railwaymen are put to hardship.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), SWR, Hubli is functioning as per the guidelines issued by Railway Board vide letter No.E(NG)II/96/RR-1/62 dated 18.07.2005 (RBE No.121/2005).
In terms of Para 4 of the Railway Board’s letter, the RRC will notify the vacancies through Employment Notification by open advertisement through leading National and local News papers as per the requirement submitted through Headquarter by the Divisions/Units. The conduction of RRC exams will be as per the guidelines at para 6.0 to 6.11 of the said Railway Board’s letter.
As per the guidelines of Railway Board issued vide letter No. E(NG)II/96/RR-1/62 dated 29.09.2005/03.10.2005 (RBE No.166/2005) in Substitution to para 7.5 of RBE No.121/2005, it is mentioned as under:
(i) If the number of vacancies is less than or equal to 1500 (One thousand five hundred), number persons to be called for PET should be 04 (four) times; and
(ii) If the number of vacancies is greater than 1500 (One thousand five hundred), the number of persons called for PET should be 3 (three) times the notified vacancies.
Since the number of candidates qualifies being over 80% from amongst those called for PET, there could be more than 50% candidates not considered for empanelment after PET. Further it is mentioned that, there is no provision for considering the candidates who were called for document verification against 20% over and above the notified number of vacancies for empanelment against the vacancies notified in the next notification.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
The position is as explained above. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
GS mentioned that replacement is to be provided for candidates found medically unfit, not turned up for appointment etc. from the panel released and requested CPO to check up the provisions for replacement.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
GS has stated that there is a letter from Railway Board in this regard. It was agreed to examine the issue further in the light of the above letter.
Item No.28/2/2014.
THE RAILWAY QUARTERS, STREET LIGHTS & ROADS ARE VERY POORLY MAINTAINED IN DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS AND WAY SIDE RAILWAY ACCOMMODATIONS
Poor maintenance of railway accommodations. The accommodations provided to Group-C & D staff, the total in the SW Rly is in inhuman living conditions. In rainy season lot of railway accommodations are badly leaking, immediately they are not attending the repairs, roads repairs very very bad conditions in Hubli Down Chawl, Cement Chawl, Vidyaranyanagar, Vinobanagar, Rail Nagar, MTS Colony, Mantur Road, Street lights 80 to 90% lights are not in burning conditions. IN these conditions the railwaymen families should live unhealthy conditions affecting various diseases like Malaria, Chikun Gunaria, etc., due to mosquitoes, since colonies are not kept clean. Why because all this is privatized and staff strength is brought down heavily this could not be maintained properly. Remedial action is required immediately to safe guard the interests of railwaymen working round the clock and railwaymen families, children should not suffer on account of total failure of administration. Recently, I have brought to the notice of our GM/SWR, particularly here the Colony Committees are not functioning and if at all
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functioning at one or two places, some of the supervisors or officers are not attending. CMS Dr.Himachal who is the Incharge as Chairman of Colony Committee for Hubli with other officials is not at all taking any responsibility to keep upto the mark for people to live healthily. Then only the railwaymen can give more concentration in their duties than their domestic problems.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)
Detailed inspection of the Hubli Area Colonies was carried out by HQ Officers/Electrical Department and necessary inputs were given to initiate action by the Division. Sr.DEE/UBL has confirmed that more than 90% of street lights are working in UBL Railway colonies and the working status of the street lights is furnished below. Further, a proposal for provision of additional lighting arrangements and improving earthing arrangement during 2014-15 in the Hubli Area Colonies at a total cost of Rs. 1.89 lakhs has been initiated by Sr.DEE/UBL.
Sl.No. Name of the colony No. of street lights available
Following works have been planned for improvement of Hubli Colonies: Removal of debris from all colonies of tender is awarded and work is in progress. For de-weeding and jungle clearance estimate sanctioned and tender opened on
23.09.2014. For repairs to RCC roof slab at Hubli colonies estimate sanctioned and tender opening
on 02.12.2014. For repair to leaky bathroom of Hubli colonies survey completed by Oct 10th and
estimate under preparation.Following works sanctioned for improvement of Hubli Colonies:
(1) Railnagar - For Repair to 128 Nos. of leaking bath room and Toilets, work awarded. Work is in progress.
(2) Vinobhanagar - For attending leaky Madras terrace roofs Tender recalled and opening on 11.11.2014
(3) Cementchawl & Downchawl - Tender is being opened on 11.11.2014 for the repair to Mangalore tiled roof.
(4) MTS Colony - Repairs to road at MTS colony. Tender opened and tender under finalization.
Repairs to various roads in Hubli are taken up as under:
(1) Work awarded on 08.08.2014 for road repairs at a length of 750 mtrs at Down Chawl. (2) Work awarded on 08.8.14 for road repairs at a length of 1200 mtrs at Vidyaranyanagar. (3) Work awarded on 08.8.2014 for road repairs at a length of 900 mtrs at Brook Road. (4) Work awarded on 15.10.2014 for road repairs at a length of 1000 mtrs at Vinobanagar. (5) Tender opened on 23.9.14 for road repairs at a length of 1380 mtrs at MTS colony. (6) Tender opening on 28.10.14 for road repairs at a length of 800 mtrs at Gadag Road
behind hospital.(7) Work awarded on 24.7.2014 for road repairs at a length of 900 mtrs at Rail Nagar.
After discussions, GS/SWRMU mentioned that the maintenance of colonies is a continuous process and requested to monitor regularly. In this connection, PCE has assured that a drastic change will be visible during November-14 to March-2015.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
CEE: UBL Division has finalized the quotation for providing additional lights in the Railway Colonies. All the other Divisions have also been instructed to improve the lighting in the colonies vide lr. No. EL/SWR/C-147 dtd. 19.12.2014. The work for provision of earthing at a total cost of Rs.23.89 lakhs has been sanctioned for the Divisions in order to improve safety
PCE: The following works have been planned and are in progress for improvement in Hubli Division.
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S.No. Description of work
Status
Improvements to Colonies and repairs to roofs and staff quarters.1. Removal of debris from all
colonies at Hubli.Tender is awarded. 50% of work completed.
2. De-weeding and jungle clearance from all colonies at Hubli.
Tender opened on 23.9.2014. Tender under Finalisation.
3. Hubli- Repairs to RCC roof slab at Hubli colonies.
4. Hubli- Repairs to Mangalore tiled roof at various Railway colony in Hubli.
Tender opened on 11.11.2014.Tender under finalisation.
5. Hubli- Repairs to Madras terrace roof at Vinobanagar- Hubli
Tender opened on 11.11.2014.Tender under finalisation.
Improvements to Colony roads.1. Hubli- Repairs to damaged
road of MTS colony, Hubli of approx.1380 mtrs.
Work awarded on 07.11.2014 and work yet to start.
2. Repairs to various roads in Hubli at Vidyaranyanagar of approx. 1200 mtrs.
Work completed.
3. Repairs to various roads in Hubli at Down chawl approx. 750 mtrs.
250 mts. Completed. Balance work is in progress..
4. Repairs to various roads in Hubli at Brook Road of approx 900mtrs.
WBM work completed and work is in progress.
5. Repairs to various roads in Hubli at Vinobanagar of apprx.1000mtrs
Work completed.
6. Repairs to road at a length of 800 mtrs at Gadag road behind hospital.
Tender opened on 28.10.2014. Tender under finalisation.
7. Repairs to road at a length of 900 mtrs. at Rail Nagar.
Work completed.
Repairs to Bathroom roof leakage at various colonies.1. Repair to leaky bathroom of
Hubli colonies at various colony.
At Railnagar- Work is in progress for 128 nos of leaking bathrooms and toilets .Estimate under preparation for other colonies.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
The work of improvement to street light at colonies was awarded under quotation and the work is completed. The details of street lights provided at colonies is furnished as under:
GS mentioned there are some improvements taken place. But, still MTS colony needs to be improved.
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GS also mentioned the conditions of Railway colonies have not been improved even after constitution of Colony Inspection Groups as per the instructions of Railway Board. Funds are not provided for implementation of the report. He also sought to give him a copy of the quarterly report being sent to Railway Board.
He further mentioned that Railwaymen colonies are given step-motherly treatment in comparison with Officers colonies. He demanded the administration to give utmost priority to improve the colonies of Railwaymen.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
CEE:The work of improvement to street light at colonies was awarded under quotation and the work is completed. The details of street lights provided at colonies is
CETE has mentioned that 700 LED based street lights have been got sanctioned at the cost of Rs.28 lakhs for Colony Areas of Hubli. Work has been sanctioned and detailed estimate is under progress.
PCE:
Improvements to Colonies and repairs to roof and staff quarters.S.No Description of work Status
1. Removal of debris from all colonies. Work completed.
2. De-weeding and jungle clearance from all colonies at Hubli.
Work is in progress. Ist round completed in 6 out of 14 colonies.
3. Hubli- Repairs to RCC roof slab at Hubli colonies.
Work just commenced.
4. Repairs to Mangalore tiled roof at various Railway colony in Hubli.
50% completed.
5. Hubli- Repairs to Madras terrace roof at Vinobanagar- Hubli.
25% completed.
Improvements to Colony Roads
1 Hubli- Repairs to damaged road of MTS colony, Hubli of approx.1380 mtrs.
1300 mtr Completed.
2 Repairs to various roads in Hubli at Vidyaranyanagar of approx. 1200 mtrs.
Work completed.
3 Repairs to various roads in Hubli at Down chawl approx. 750 mtrs.
Work completed.
4 Repairs to various roads in Hubli at Brook Road of approx 900mtrs.
Work completed.
5 Repairs to various roads in Hubli at Vinobanagar of apprx.1000mtrs
Work completed.
6 Repairs to road at a length of 800 mtrs at Gadag road behind hospital.
Tender Discharged & recalled and opened on 14.07.2015.
7 Repairs to road at a length of 900 mtrs. at Rail Nagar.
Work completed
Repairs to Bathroom roof leakage at various Colonies
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S.No Description of work Status
1. Repair to leaky bathroom of Hubli colonies at various colony.
At Rail agar- Work is in progress for 128 Nos. of leaking bathrooms and toilets. Estimate under preparation for Other colonies.
GS/SWRMU has brought out the inordinate delay in execution of work even after personal intervention of General Manager on many occasions and whereas roads are being laid within a day whenever some dignitaries are passing on that route. He mentioned especially with regard to completion of approaching road of quarters near Officers Club, wherein many employees have been injured on account of accidents. PCE has assured that the pending work on the road will be completed within a month’s time.
Item No.29/2/2014
NON SUPPLY OF PROPER AND STANDARD MEDICINES AND BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS RETIRED PATIENTS
There are lot of complaints from patients and retired patients, that the behaviours of the railway hospital Doctors at Mysore Railway Hospital is very bad and often the Union are receiving some complaints and we also brought so many times to the notice of all concerned officers but nothing has been done so far. Immediate intervention of CMD is very much necessary to ensure supply of proper & standard medicines regularly and also the behaviour of Doctors especially at MYS RH should be proper, particularly with retired employees.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)CMD has counselled the doctors at RH/MYS in connection with their behaviour with railway beneficiaries including retired employees. Medicines are being made available. One lady doctor has been posted to HU/AP. Apart from this, CMPs are engaged in the vacancies of IRMS doctors.
GS mentioned that this will be discussed separately with CMD.M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)
CMD has counselled the doctors at RH/MYS in connection with their behaviour with railway beneficiaries including retired employees. Medicines are being made available. One lady doctor has been posted to HU/AP. The position of supply of Medicines to the Railway beneficiaries has been improved
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
CMD has counselled the doctors at RH/MYS in connection with their behaviour with railway beneficiaries including retired employees. Medicines are being made available. One lady doctor has been posted to HU/AP. The position of supply of Medicines to the Railway beneficiaries has been improved.
DS/SWRMU/MYS has mentioned that still all the 30 items of medicines mentioned by GM are not available in RH/MYSCMD will provide detailed remarks on the subject matter.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
The availability of various medicines and drugs Is improved. Whenever a particular drug is not available/exhausted, the same is being managed through local purchase/bulk purchase. The Doctors are sympathetic and considerate to the patients at RH/MYS and there are no complaints against any doctor in the recent past.
This subject was deliberated at length in the presence of General Manager and it was strongly brought that B-Complex tablets are not being supplied and patients are being harassed even for small tablets. GM has assured that he will not allow any slackness especially with regard to medical facilities to the staff and informed that the employees are rest assured about the medical facilities.
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Item No.30/2/2014
FILLING UP OF THE VACANCIES OF WELFARE INSPECTORS.There are vacancies of welfare inspectors existing on all the divisions for considerable
time. On UBL division the outcome of a selection held about one & half years back is not yet known. It is understood that the papers were taken by vigilance department and though a year has passed, nothing has been communicated to the division and in view of this the division is not in a position to hold fresh selections. Filling up of all vacancies of welfare inspectors is quite essential as their services are required to ensure the welfare of the employees on the railway.
Therefore, the union urges to conduct selections on all divisions for Steam-I & Stream-II immediately to fill up all the vacancies.
M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)All the Divisions have been advised to fill up vacancies of S&WI.
M I N U T E S(30-12.2014)Total 21 vacancies. Out of 21 vacancies, 3 vacancies are meant for LDCE. Indent has been placed for 3 RRB papers. All the Divisions have been advised to fill up vacancies of S&WI. In respect of UBL Division, the position has been expalined to GS/SWRMU in this office letter. No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU/ Gen.Corress. Vol.I/20, dated 05.05.2014.
M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015):(1) There are over all 21 vacancies in the cadre (Hqrs. 06, UBL – 10 and SBC -05)(2) Indent has been placed for 3 RRB papers of WI’s in PB2 GP Rs.4200/-(3) Action is on hand to fill up promotional quota vacancies in GP Rs.4600/-. (4) As regards 3 vacancies of LDCE quota in GP Rs.4600/- eligible employees in the
feeder cadre of GP. Rs.4200/- are not available at present.
(5) As regards the WI’s vacancies in UBL Division the position is given in PNM subject No.28/01/2014.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : : Two RRB candidates were appointed one each in UBL and SBC Division. Three SWIs in GP Rs.4200/- were promoted as CS&WI in GP Rs.4600/- Further assessment of CS&WI in GP Rs.4600/- is on hand. Cancellation of earlier selection was advised to UBL Division for further action vide H/P.608/1/I/S&WI/Stream I & II dated 01.04.2013.
Item No.01/01/2015
ARTIZAN KHALASI-MAZON PLUMBER. There was a proposal to fill up the vacancies of Helper in Artisan category in pay band
Rs.5200-20200+1800(GP) in WORKS SIDE (IOW) by inviting applications from Trackmen/Gateman/Trolley man/Store Watchman of Civil Engineering Department of MYS Division duly denying chances to employees working in pay band 5200-20200+1800 (G.P.) of WORKS BRANCH OF SAME ENGINEERING BRANCH OF MYS DIVISION. The general opinion of supervisors of works, ADENs and Sr.DEN/Co-ord/Mys is that a chance is to be given to Khalasi/Helper working in WORKS UNIT (IOW) only as they do not have avenue for promotion other than to progress in artisan category. Now the trackmen of the civil engineering Department is having enough promotional avenue as TRACKMAINTAINER I, II, III, & 1V.Hence this UNION demands to fill-up these vacancies by calling volunteers from WORKS SIDE(IOW )
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
It was informed to Union that AVC for artisans including integration of helpers issued by HQrs in 2006 has not been implemented. Suggestions/Proposal given now by MYS Division is under examination.
GS mentioned that the avenue charts for P. Way staff and Work side staff are separate. He also mentioned that the avenue chart which was issued in the year 2006 should not be implemented as Union was not a party in that. GS agreed to give proposal from the Union in regard to the Avenue Chart.
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M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
GS has mentioned that their proposal will be submitted shortly.
Item No.02/01/2015
FILLING UP OF VACANCIES IN SSE/WORKSIDE (IOW DEPARTMENT) OF MYS DIVISION. There are nearly 90 vacancies of various posts are lying vacant at SSE/WORKS side (IOW DEPARTMENT) of MYS division. The filling up of these vacancies through RRC has been agreed in Last PNM preamble subject. But now it is astonished to see that MYS division has not received even a single RRC PAPER for works side. Because of these huge vacancies, Qtrs maintenance of the division is in mess. Hence it is urged to fill up these vacancies through RRC at the earliest.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
(i) Against 10% intake 29 Track Maintainer have been selected and placed in select list for the post of Khal/Helper.
(ii) MYS division has been advised to fill up the artisan vacancies.
It was informed to the Union that fresh indent can be placed by Mysore Division as per vacancies.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015):
Fresh indent for Helpers (work side) is to be received from MYS division. The proposal to fill up higher grade posts in Technician Cadre has been initiated by MYS Division. Hence, this subject is closed in the HQ PNM.
(C L O S E D)Item No.03/01/2015
CONDUCTING OF R.CS OF SMS AT DWR INSTEAD OF TPJThe refresher course for SM’s of SWR is presently being conducted at ZRTI/TPJ.
Occasionally it is being held at DWR also. SM’s of SWR attending RC at TPJ are facing lot of inconvenience like food, climate etc., and also the distance to be travelled to TPJ. Hence this union urges to conduct RC regularly at DWR instead of TPJ.
M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015):Due to non-availability of full-fledged Model room facilities at MDRTI/DWR. SMs are being deputed to ZRTI/TPJ and ZRTI/MLY. However Special RCs for SM are conducted for back log duly taking RCSMs to ZRTI/MLY for Block test and also due to non-provision of Training slots at ZRTI/TPJ & MLY. Provision of Block Instruments at Model rooms at MDRTI/DWR is under process and regular RCs for SMs will be started, once Model Room is made functional.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
COM has mentioned that we could conduct initial course also at MDRTI/DWR for more than 100 Guards except Interview/Psycho test. He also mentioned that a proposal has already been sent to CSTE for a Model Room and possibility of conducting RC also will be explored at MDRTI. He assured that Model Room will be taken up on priority and till such time, employees will be sent to TPJ or MLY. Closed and transferred to PNM Assurance Register.
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Item No.04/01/2015
PAYMENT OF OT ALLOWANCE ARREARS OF SMS OF MYS-HAS SECTION:-(a) Job analysis for SMs working in MYS-HAS section (BLGA to MVC stations) was
conducted during the period of September/October 2011 and was justified. Finally 8 hrs. roster was introduced from 02.04.14 based on the job analysis. All the SMs who
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are worked during the period have submitted OTA bills to the division in the month of MAY/JUNE2014. But till date it has not been paid to SMs. Hence this UNION urges the administration for making early payment of OTA arrears to all SMs who have submitted the OTA Bills.
(b) Denial of OTA to SM’s of MYS Division: SM’s of MYS Division who are forced to work extra hours due to non-availability of RG/LR SM’s are denied OTA payment. When approached the divisional administration they say that CR can be availed, but the question of availing CR is when there are sufficient no.of LR SM’s are available. Since there are many vacancies in this division and also all other category like Guards, Pointsman, AC Electrical Staff etc., are being paid OTA and also SM’s of SBC & UBL Division are getting OTA except SM’s of MYS Division. Hence this union urges for payment of OTA to eligible SM’s of MYS Division.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): a. The sanction of OTA to the eligible SMs is under process at divisional level.
b. Denial of OTA to SM’s of MYS Division: As per CRB instructions to all GMs vide D.O.No. 2011/E & R/50/11 dt.21.11.2011, payment of OTA has to be curtailed. However, at present compensatory rests are allowed for SMs working beyond rostered hours. It was also informed that this issue should be sorted out at the Divisional level as there is no policy issue involved.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
(a) DRM/MYS has advised that,the sanction of OTA has been approved in eligible cases and further action is on hand at Divisional level.
(b) GS has mentioned that at around 43 vacancies of SMs are existing on date in Mysore Division. Hence, administration should not put any hurdle in sanctioning the OT for SMs working beyond rostered hours.
Item No.05/01/2015.
CADRE REVIEW OF GDR.
The cadre reviewing of GDR (loco pilots and guards) of MYS DIVISION has not been done since long back, without this cadre reviewing, the pinpointing is not possible, and due to which their promotion has been held-up. Hence this UNION urges for an early Cadre Reviewing.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
Cadre review of Guards of MYS Division for the year 2013-14 completed and the final sanction is 212+22=234 vide Memorandum No.SWR/P.135/Cadre Review’s/Guards/ MYS, dated 07.01.2015. Proposals for further review should be sent by the Division.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Sanction for Annual cadre review for 2014-15 for loco pilots and guards of MYS DIVISION has been convened vide Memorandum’s issued vide Letter No.SWR P.135/Cadre Review’s/Guards/MYS dated 17.06.2015 and Letter No.SWR P.135/IV/Mech /Running/MYS, dated 27.07.2015.
(C L O S E D)
Item No.06/01/2015
LDCE for OS
The promotion of ministerial staff as OS under 20% LDCE quota has not been conducted in MYS division since 2006, in this connection the process should be initiated at HQ level, because of this undue delay in conducting LDCE, eligible staff are denied promotion. Hence this union urges to conduct the above selection at the earliest.
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M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015) :
Vacancy position has been called from all Division for OS/LDCE.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Notification will be issued shortly.
Item No.09/01/2015
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ACCOMMODATION IN EMPANELLED HOSPITALS.
In regard to ward eligibility for staff when admitted in empanelled hospitals, Board issued a clarification vide its letter No. 2011/H-1/11/90/SCR/Accommodation Criteria dt. 25.08.14. Based on this letter, pay eligible in VIth CPC for accommodation should be advised to all Railway Hospital in SWR for necessary action in this regard (copy of Board letter and Para 633 of IRMM 2000 enclosed).
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
All the CMSs have been advised to implement the Board’s guidelines, issued vide letter No.2011/H-1/11/90/SCR/Accomodation criteria dated. 25.08.2014
CMD stated that this matter will be examined in the light of Board’s letter and further clarification if any, will be issued.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : Medical Directorate has issued necessary instructions in this regard vide Letter No. 2014/H-1/19/3/PNM, dated 05.10.2015.Item No.10/01/2015
SUPPLY OF DIARY, POCKET DIARY AND PURSE FOR ALL SUPERVISORY STAFF AS NEW YEAR COMPLIMENT.
All supervisory staff of all departments were issued with diary, pocket diary, calendar and purse. But this was gradually stopped. Hence, this should be restored and all these items should be issued to all supervisory staff of all departments.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): During the calendar year 2015, total 1702 Nos Diaries were distributed to both Gazetted and Non-Gazetted staff which includes Senior supervisors also. Calendars & Diaries have been distributed accordingly to the requirement sent by the concerned departments/units.The quality of Diaries distributed as a New Year compliment has been upscaled with regard to contents etc. and it is felt that 12 small pocket Diaries with small purse(as distributed during previous year) shall be duplication. Hence it has been discontinued.Union informed that in Bangalore Division and Mysore shops this was not supplied. CPRO assured that it will be looked into whether the requirement projected by them has been fulfilled.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Requirement for the year 2016 has been called from all concerned by DGM.
Item No.11/01/2015
UPGRADATION OF POST OF DEE TO SR. DEE AT CWS/MYSS. Mysore shop is doing POH of AC, Non-AC coaches. Nov 2012 onwards, Mysore shops started IOH and POH of LHB coaches. So far, a total of more than 100 coaches of SS-1, SS-2
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& SS-3 completed. In addition to this, Garib Rath coaches are also being attended regularly by Mysore shops. POH of all these coaches involve components/equipments ranging from 24 volts to 750 volts. For the effective management of procurement of various parts and components, shop finds it very difficult with the limited powers of DEE. It is very pertinent to note that Mysore Shop is nominated for IOH and POH of LHB coaches. In the coming years, more and more such coaches will be allotted to this Shop. Further, for promotion of electrical staff above GP 4200, now shop is depending Sr. DEE, Bangalore or Mysore. This delays operation of promotion. Hence, this Union request to upgrade the post of DEE into Sr. DEE at CWS/MYSS.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
Proposal is under examination as there is no matching surrender available for creation of post.
It was informed to the Union that efforts are being made to create additional work charged JAG post in MYSS.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
It was mentioned that efforts are being made to create additional work charged JAG post in MYSS. SWRMU has requested to restore the earlier post of DEE till such time JAG post is created and also to post one incumbent.
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Item No.13/01/2015
SUPPLY OF SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR CWS/MYSS. Inside the Mysore Workshop, drinking water, drainage, ETP and fire hydrant pipe lines are laid underground but no diagram or any person knowing about the exact route of these lines is available in shops. It is observed many times that all these pipelines are damaged at various areas and there is every chance to get mixed all these type of water. This water is provided for drinking purpose also. It is very essential to provide safe drinking water connection to all shops of CWS/MYSS. Hence, this Union request to provide a centralised water treatment (RO) plant and provide separate pipeline connection to all shops for the supply of drinking water.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
CME stated that CWM/MYSS will be advised to process for having one RO plant in Workshop.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
For the provision of RO Plant under POH of science Express estimate, indent has been submitted to Dy.CMM/AP on 04.08.2015 duly vetted by unit finance and will be pursued further. During the meeting CME has confirmed that Purchase Order has been released and location has also been finalized. Hence, the facility of RO plant will be provided shortly.
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Item No.15/01/2015
POSTING OF ACMT AND ADDITIONAL SANCTION OF STAFF FOR CMT LAB AT CWS/MYSS.
At present, the Chemical and Metallurgical Laboratory is managed by 04 C&MS (Chemical & Metallurgical Superintendent) and 01 C&MA (Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant). The workload is increasing for CMT Lab everyday because of increased testing of metals, non-metals, paints, petroleum products like oil, grease etc., NDT of wheel disc, ultrasonic testing of wheel disc, axle of Mysore and Bangalore Division, testing of CBB (Composite Brake Block), raw material process monitoring, end product testing etc. In this regard, local administration also approached CME/Plg/UBL during 2006 itself for sanction of additional staff. By considering the above increased activities, this Union request to review the workload of CMT Lab at CWS/MYSS and post one ACMT (Group B) and enhance the present sanction of 5 CMT staff to a minimum of 9 CMT staff.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
At present there is one vacancy of CMS against the sanctioned strength of 05 posts in addition to one post of CMA in the CMT organisation at MYSS. There is no earmarked post of ACMT in MYSS. For creating additional posts, there is no money value available in Vacancy Bank. For paucity of funds creation of workcharge post is also not possible at present. Therefore ACMT/UBL has been instructed to attend MYSS once in a month.
CWM will be advised to send proposal for additional requirement of Lab staff with justification duly concurred with Associate Finance.
Indent has been placed on RRB/BNC for 13 posts of CMA in PB-2 GP 4200 on17.10.2014 vide this office letter No.SWR/P.563/RB indents/Vol.XI {Rect-11}.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Indent pending with RRB/BNC for 13 posts of CMA. Further indent for 10 posts of CMA has been placed on RRB vide Letter No.SWR/P.608/IV/Mech./CMT dated 22.06.2015.
During the discussions, CME has mentioned that RRB has already announced the results of CMA and candidates will be distributed to the units accordingly. GS/SWRMU has requested to follow up with RRB for the remaining 10 indents also.
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Item No.16/01/2015
SANCTION TO ENGAGE A COOK TO RAILWAY CANTEEN, AP ON TEMPORARY/DAILY WAGE BASIS.
This Union is demanding for engaging a cook to canteen on temporary basis, since our indent for RRB is pending since long time. In this regard, CWM/MYSS also sent letter to CPO/UBL on 21.12.09. Further, this was brought to the notice of GM during his inspection on 16.12.14. Hence, this Union request you to issue necessary order to engage a cook purely on temporary basis to Railway canteen at CWS/MYSS.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): There is no provision to engage a cook on temporary basis in Railway Canteens. CPO mentioned that vacancies can be filled up by calling volunteers by CWM/MYSS as per the avenue prescribed.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : CWM/MYSS should issue Notification for calling volunteers as per avenue prescribed.
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Item No.17/01/2015
RE-IMBURSEMENT OF COST OF SHOES FOR 17 HANDICAPPED EMPLOYEES OF CWS/MYSS.A total of 17 orthopaedically handicapped employees are available at CWS/MYSS and they require special shoes. During 2013, an amount of 40,000 was sanctioned from CSBF and₹ through RH/MYS, special shoes were supplied. These shoes were manufactured by an agency at Hubli but the quality was very worse. Hence, this Union request the administration to allow each employee to get shoes of their own choice and arrange the re-imbursement of such shoes to them.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This will be discussed in CSBF meeting.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : This will be discussed in the next CSBF meeting. It was also indicated that SWRWWO also may be approached to arrange for reimbursement. Closed and transferred to PNM Assurance Register.
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Item No.18/01/2015
COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENTS (a) Case of Kum.K.Sangeetha sister of Late Kum. K.Menaka, OS, COS/O/UBL, expired on 14.06.2013 (Ref: GS/SWRMU ltr to GM/SWR Dated:07.01.2014 & 24.11.2014)This Union had requested several times to offer appointment on compassionate grounds and it is understood that the name of dependent sister of the late employee was not available in family composition certificate or other records. It is to inform that her name is appearing in Ration Card and as per latest instructions of Railway Board she is eligible for compassionate ground appointment. Hence, it is requested to reconsider the case, because the old father & mother are sickly patients, to look after them only this unmarried daughter only available now. So this union urges the administration to give offer of compassionate ground appointment to unmarried sister as per Board’s instructions.
(b) Case of Sri. Manjunath.P., S/o P.Nagendra of Bellary - extending a Third chance to appear for written examination
It is represented by Sri. Manjunath.P., S/o P.Nagendra of Bellary that he was called for written examination on 20.02.2013 for appointment on compassionate grounds, but could not do well due to his illness. He was suffering with Enteric Fever from 13th to 18th Feb-2013 and was under treatment. Therefore he could not do well in the examination and he has been offered Technician Gr.III post vide lr.no.H/P.563/II/CGA/SUP & Tech.III Vol.I dated 14.05.2013, but he is not having any technical knowledge. He has passed B.Sc and MBA and hence equesting for providing one more chance to appear for written examination for NTPC. The Union requests your goodself to consider the request sympathetically in
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view of his qualifications and arrange to extend a third chance for appearing in the written examination for appointment on compassionate grounds.M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
(a) Kum.K.Sangeetha: The case has been examined and appointment on compassionate ground was not agreed to as dependency of the candidate on the Ex. employee is not established. There after Sri.Kanakasabapathi the father of the Ex.employee has submitted a representation dated 24.02.2015. CPO mentioned this will be examined in detail as per the extant instructions
(b) Sri. Manjunath.P : The wife of the deceased employee Smt.P.Thimmakka submitted an application requesting for CGA in favour of her son Sri.Manjunath.P.Considering the qualification possessed by the candidate he was subjected to suitability test 26.09.2012 for the post of Senior P.Way Supervisor in Civil Engineering department. As he has not secured required qualifying marks for the post of Senior P.Way Supervisor in Civil Engineering department The candidate was given the choice of appointment as skilled artisan or taking suitability test of other Group-C posts in NTPC categories.
As per his choice he attended the suitability test at Division on 20.12.2013 and based on the marks obtained in the suitability test, he was offered the post of Technician-Gr.III in Civil Engineering department. In response to which, candidate submitted another application dated 24.06.2013 requesting for one more chance to appear for suability test.
DRM/UBL has not agreed for the third chance and the candidate has been advised on 02.07.2013 to avail of appointment offered or decline by the Division. CPO mentioned that the case will be further examined.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : (a) The case Kum.K.Sangeetha will be examined as per the extant instructions.(b) The case of Sri. Manjunath.P. is under examination.
Item No.19/01/2015 LIFTING OF BAN FOR APPOINTMENT OF JUNIOR CLERKS AND TICKET COLLECTORS FROM COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENT. As per the directives of Headquarters Hubballi, from 2008 onwards there is no induction of Junior Clerks from CG Appointment. There are large number of clerical vacancies have come up in the ministerial cadre in all the department as on date there are vacancies in the recruitment grade i.e. Jr. clerks. Out of 15 P.Way depots only 5 depots are having their works clerk remaining 10 depots are functioning without works clerk. Although this union had made a demand in DRM/PNM to fill up the vacancies in the recruitment cadre of Jr. Clerk, it was replied to us because of the ban the same could not be filled up at divisional level and approval needs from headquarters. Similarly in the commercial department Ticket Checking cadre also no TC’s have been appointed in the Ticket Checking cadre due to the ban.
Hence, this union requests to kindly lift the ban and give directives to division to fill up the DR Quota vacancies of Jr.Clerk and TC from CG Appointment.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): There is no ban for CG appointment in the clerical category or TTE categories. As per RBE No.210/1991, Compassionate appointments in the clerical categories should be avoided to extent possible. For any such appointment General Manager should be personally satisfied that the same is unavoidable as a last resort. In regard to TTE, the case should be referred to Headquarters for GM’s specific approval vide this office Corrigendum No.SWR/P.268/269/CGA Policy/Corres./Vol.II, dated 24.06.2009.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : After discussion, it was agreed to put up the matter to GM.
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Item No.20/01/2015
PROBLEMS OF LOCO RUNNING STAFF. TAKING BACK OF BCCN TRAIN:
There was an agreement during 2010 between union & administration that the BCCN train from DMM to DBU shall be worked by GTL crew for a period of 3 months since, there was an acute shortage of crew. Now that off the crew position have improved, the administration should take back the train to SBC division to enable SBC crew to work the said train.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This matter will be examined and BCCN Train will be taken back based on the feasibility for maintaining the same.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
It was advised to Sr.DME/SBC to induct SBC/SGT Crew to work BCCN train Ex. DMM to DBU and back vide Letter No.SWR/M/R-16, dated 25.06.2015 and 29.06.2015. This has been partly implemented. In a month or two, SBC Division will take back the train.
Representatives of SWRMU has pointed out that still GTL crew are working for this train. CME has personally spoken to Sr.DME/SBC and confirmed that SBC crew will start working for this train within a day or two.
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Item No.21/01/2015
PROBLEMS OF TRD STAFF OF SBC DIVISION.A. Change of classification of Rosters for WFD, BWT & KPN/TSS staff – TRD
Department.Up to 2010 the TSS staffs at above places have been performing 08.00 hrs duty on continues roster. The rosters have been arbitrarily changed from ‘C’ to EI without any factual job analysis. The practical scenario of the JTJ section are having more no of train services as compared to 2010. The TSS staffs are finding extreme difficult to man the double section with EI rosters. Hence, this union urges to revert back ‘C’ rosters 08.00 hrs for TSS staff of JTJ section.
B. Posting of One additional staff for manning SSP & TSS.Apart from down grading the rosters of SSP & TSS staff, the staff strength also have been reduced from two to one. Previously two staff’s were being posted for manning duties. Now it has been curtailed to only one staff. During the failures one individual cannot attend and restore the failure, Between JTJ and MAS Electrification two staffs are working i.e. 1+1 on 08.00 hrs roster. Hence, this union urges to post one additional staff for manning SSP & TSS.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): A. Southern Railway has confirmed that for TSS staff the Continuous roster of 8 hours per
day with weekly one day rest and 48 hours per week (statutory limit of 54 hours per week) is being followed. South Western Railway is agreeable to follow the practice of Southern Railway as Bangalore Division of the South Western Railway is off shoot of the Southern Railway. It is agreed to change the roster from EI to Continuous for TSS staff in South Western Railway.General Secretary brought out that in the past 8 hours roster was changed to 12 hours without job analysis and as such now 8 hours roster should be implemented without job analysis.
Modus operandi for switching over to 8 hours roster from 12 hours roster for the TSS staff in South Western Railway will be examined.
B. With availability of remote control arrangements manning of SSP is not required. For manning TSS a reference has been made to Southern Railway vide CEE/SWR’s letter No.EL/SWR/C-147 dated 26.05.2015 for advising the number of staff being deputed for manning the TSS or else outsourced manpower may be advised. On receipt of reply from the Southern Railway, further action will be taken.
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M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
(a) The matter is under examination at Divisional level.
(b) Reply for manning of TSS staff at Southern Railway is still awaited from Southern Railway. However, Southern Railway has been requested through a reminder to expedite the reply. On receipt of the same, action will initiated.
This subjected was deliberated at length and CETE has agreed to restore 8 hours roster. GS has requested to conduct work study for manning of TSS.
Item No.22/01/2015
THE REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES CLAIMS IN FAVOUR OF SBC DIVISION EMPLOYEES.
The following reimbursement claims made by the SBC Division employees has been shuttling from post to pillar since 2013. The above claims have been forwarded vide CMS/SBC Letter No.B/MD141/1 dated: 10.10.2013 duly obtaining necessary vetting from Sr.DFM/SBC vide their Letter dated: 22.06.2013 & 26.02.2013 sent to CMD/SWR the reimbursement proposal has been returned by FA & CAO to SBC Division and quoting the FA & CAO (G) SWR letter dated 13.02.2013 in the subject matter. Once again CMS/SBC have submitted the claims to Sr.DFM Bangalore vide letter No.B/MD 141 dated: 14.07.2014. Hence, this union urges communicate headquarters approval to division to reimbursement the claims at the earliest.
List of Claims.01. Sri.Mahaboob Pasha, Retd.ASIPF/Dsl/KJM, incurred for self treatment.02. Sri.T.Raji, Sr.Trackman/SSE/P.Way/O/DPJ, incurred for self treatment.03. Sri.R.Mohammed Kaleel, Retd. Head Clerk/Sr.DME/O/SBC, incurred for self treatment.04. Sri.K.V.Harish, Sr.CA/BO/YPR, incurred for treatment of his wife.05. Sri.K.Babu, Keyman /G.No.7/SSE/P.Way/SB/SA @ DPJ, incurred for self treatment.06. Sri.P.Vijayan, Tech.I/SSE/Dsl/O/KJM, incurred for self treatment.07. Sri.Gururaja Rao, Retd.IIT/SBC, incurred for self treatment.08. Sri.Rakesh.U.Gotur, S/o.Late.Smt.Lalitha.U.Gotur, W/o.Late.Sri.Upendranath Gotur,
Ex.MCM/SSE/C&W/MRJ, incurred for treatment of his mother.09. Sri.V.Venkat, Retd.Mail Guard/SBC, incurred for self treatment.10. Sri.Dipanshu Kumar, JE/S/CN/ASK, incurred for self treatment.11. Sri.K.Vamanan, Retd.SSE/S&T/SBC, incurred for self treatment.12. Sri.SyedAbdul Jabbar, Reted. Head Clerk/FOD/Mech/YPR, incurred for self treatment.13. Sri.L.George, Retd. LP/CCRC/O/SBC, incurred for self treatment.14. Sri.A.Yadavakrishnan, Tech.I/SSE/O/Dsl/KJM, incurred for treatment of his wife.15. Sri.Mahamoodul Hassan, Sr.Accounts Assistant, FA& CAO/CN/BNC, incurred for his
wife’s treatment.16. Sri.C.N.Umesh Kumar, Helper/SSE/Works/A/SBC, incurred for self treatment.17. Sri.K.N.Sreedharan, Retd. CTTI/SBC, incurred for his wife’s treatment.18. Sri.J.P.M.Anthony, CC-II/SM/O/KJM, incurred for self treatment.19. Smt.M.R.Manjula, Sr.CA/SMR/O/HUP, working at SSPN, incurred for her widowed
Out of 21 cases, 7 cases have not been received in CMD office, 10 cases are under process of getting finance concurrence/observation. The rest (4 cases) have been approved.
S.NO. NAME & DESGN. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015)
1 Sri.Mahaboob Pasha, Retd.ASIPF/Dsl/KJM Observations/Discrepancies found are sent to Division.
2 Sri.T.Raji, Sr.Trackman/SSE/P.Way/O/DPJ Claims not received in CMD/O/UBL
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3 Sri.R.Mohammed Kaleel, Retd. Head Clerk/Sr.DME/O/SBC
APPROVED
4 Sri.K.V.Harish, Sr.CA/BO/YPR Claims not received in CMD/O/UBL
REPORT FOR SURRENDERING OF POSTS IN THE ECRC CADRE SBC DIVISION.
Vide SDGM, Letter No:G 276/WSSWR/2014-15 dt:7-11-14 has been communicated to SBC Division to surrender 66 posts of ECRC’s including 7 posts of CRS consequent to proposed out sourcing of cash collection duties. In this connection this union strongly resists any such arbitrary decision to surrender even a single post in any cadre without consulting organized labour in the subject matter as referred in the Railway Board Letter No. E(MPP)2009/6/8 Dated: 23.3.2012 & E(MPP)2005/1/54/Vol.III, Dt: 6.3.2007, it was advised to all Zonal Railways that in the event of surrendering of post the administration should consult organized labour. In this connection this union had submitted a detailed justification to DRM/SBC how posts are justified for operation. Hence, this union urges to revert the decision/recommendation of work study department advising division to surrender the post.
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M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015)
32 posts of ECRCs were surrendered for arriving the money value for implementing the restructuring of Commercial Assistants and ECRC category over the Division.
GS mentioned that Railway Board clearly instructed Zonal Railways that they have to approach Board in case of any problems in implementing the cadre restructuring. Accordingly, some of the Railways informed Board that they are not in a position to implement the cadre restructuring for want of sufficient posts. But, our Railway has not approached Board in regard to this matter and surrendered large number of posts in ECRC cadre, which is quite alarming. He also mentioned that this has been done without consultation of Trade Union.
In this connection, DS/SWRMU/SBC mentioned that they have submitted a logical report to DRM/SBC how the posts of ECRC should not be surrendered.
It was suggested that the posts of luggage porters can be surrendered instead of ECRC.
CCM mentioned that as per the yardstick, requirement of ECRCs should be examined by the Bangalore Division afresh and if required, proposal should be initiated to create the posts of ECRC.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015): It was mentioned to the Union that an analysis is conducted by Bangalore Division on the working of the ECRCs at the various locations in Bangalore Division duly taking into account the bookings of passengers and earnings at these locations.
GS/SWRMU has strongly objected for the arbitrary decision of Bangalore Division for surrendering the ECRC posts though the existing staff are working without rest and they are unable to claim Compensatory Rest also. He further mentioned that the Window Counters at Austin Town, Indira Nagar were closed without valid reason and on the agitation of SWRMU, Khalasipalyam Window has been reinstated with very great difficulty.
GS mentioned that whenever large number of posts are surrendered, organized labour should invariably be consulted, which has not been done in the present case.
Item No.24/01/2015
IMPARTING TRAINING FOR OPERATING TRH/POINTSMAN’S INITIAL COURSE & RC AT STC/SBC. The DTTC for training TRH/Pointsman’s which was located at Srirangapattana, has been shifted to MYS/AP. Now all the SBC Division employees right from NGM to OML the traffic staff are facing tremendous difficult while attending the initial and RC course at MYS South due to poor connectivity from MYS to AP. In a year around two initial course and four batches of RC consisting of around 15 staffs are attending the course. This Union suggests to have this course at STC/SBC by posting one instructor to avoid inconvenience to the traffic staff of SBC Division.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Since, full-fledged training facilities are already developed at DTTC/Dharwad & Ashokpuram, it shall be prudent to conduct RC for Points Man/TRH at these centers only to maintain the quality of training.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
As already brought out in the earlier meetings, it would be worth to conduct RC for Pointsman/TRH at DWR & AP to maintain the quality of training.
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Item No.25/01/2015
PUBLICATION OF RESULTS OF SELECTIONS CONDUCTED FOR TC’S AGAINST 33 1/3 PR QUOTA.
The Selection has been conducted for filling up of 54 posts in the TC’s cadre vide Sr.DPO/SBC, Notification No.B/P.608/II/Comml/TC/Vol.VIII/33 1/3%/PRQ. dt.11.04.2014 & 21.05.2014. The suitability test was held on 21.06.2014 for both 33 1/3 & 16 2/3. This union regrets to mention that the administration without publishing the results for 33 1/3 only results of 16 2/3 have been published and the selected candidates have been sent for training. The frustration and anguish among the candidates appeared for 33 1/3 have never been replied at all regarding written test results. It is learnt from divisional administration that the vigilance organization have took the file and till date the same has not been returned for taking any further action in the subject matter. In such case a pertinent doubt arises that how both the quotas i.e. 33 1/3 & 16 2/3 have been held simultaneously what was the special consideration of administration to facilitate the candidates who have appeared in both 16 2/3 and results have been published if at all vigilance angle was involved, the aggrieved candidates appeared it should have been applicable for both the selections. The candidates appeared for 33 1/3 have put in 2 decades of service in the operating and commercial and appeared for selection with a great hope to seek the carrier progression in their life time. On account of non publishing of results, the efforts made by the candidates gone vain and their interest and confidence have get shattered. The administration cannot evolve different yardstick similar/same selection.
Hence, this union urges to direct the division to evaluate and publish the results of TC’s without any further delay to meet the end of justice.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
This is under investigation by Vigilance Department.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : It was informed in the meeting that Headquarters advised cancellation of written test held. Hence, Bangalore Division has taken further action, being divisional controlled post.
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Item No.26/01/2015
RAISING OF COMMERCIAL DEBITS IN CONTRARY TO IRAC PROVISION.
Time & again this union has been representing to traffic accounts administration duly re-iterating the codal provision in subject matter. In this connection the IRAC codal provision Para 2704 is appended below for kind and ready reference.
Para 2704: “Time limit far raising debits against stations. Except in special circumstances and in case of errors detected by the inspectors of station accounts and the officials of the Audit Department, no debit will ordinarily be raised against stations more than six months of accountal of transaction in station returns ”
From the above it is very crystal clear it is that no debit can be raised beyond 6 months for accountal of transaction (Traffic accounts dept). Off late traffic accounts error advice sheets have been sent to Sr.DCM/SBC for further action from commercial dept for admitting/disputing the debits with valid reason from the counter clerk after a lapse of 6 months. As per the commercial codal provision, the PRS forms can be preserved for the period of 6 months, beyond that it will be sent to parcel office for disposal.
It is very pertinent to mention that when the concession form itself will not be available to admit or dispute the debit, how a counter clerk/ECRC can be held responsible to such debits.
Hence this union urges to adhere the instruction of Accounts Codal provision in the subject matter and re-iterate the instructions to traffic accounts not to raise any belated debits.
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This union also urges to withdraw such debit advice send so far after the expiry of 6 months of time.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This issue will be discussed with Associate Finance for timely submission of Accounts inspection reports.
Union pointed out that debit has been raised in 50 cases by Accounts Department pertaining to the year 2011-12 in the year 2015. In some of the cases, basic records have also been disposed off and hence rising of debits at a later date is not acceptable. CCM mentioned that records will be perused and will discuss the matter with FA&CAO/SWR.Union demanded the administration to pass interim orders not to start recovery against the debit advice till the matter is sorted out in consultation with FA & CAO.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015):
The matter has been raised with the FA & CAO/WST and it has been requested the debts be raised within a time frame of six months to facilitate all concerned to have the said instances a fresh in their memories and improve their ability to respond readily with facts of the case. However the codal provision in Finance code provides for periodic review and inspection of records even long after the actual inspection.
After discussions, CCM has agreed to issue the letter by clarifying the matter next day.
Item No.27/01/2015
NON- SETTLEMENT OF RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF DY.CE/CONSTRUCTION/UBL.Employees of Dy.CE/Con/UBL is facing lot of problems.a)Sri. Shivaiah trackman expired two years back but till date his settlement and pension is not paid as there is no clerk at Dy.CE/Const/UBL.b) Sri. G.S.Pandari Trackman retired three months back but so far no settlement is done. c) Sri. Vasu Mudaliar Help/ Dy. CSTE/UBL who was compulsory retired 2 years back settlement is not done.
M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015) : a) The settlement dues have been arranged to Sri. Shivaiah trackman expired on
13.11.2012 and Sri. G.S.Pandari Trackman retired on 30.09.2014.
b) The case of Shri Vasu Mudaliar, Helper/Dy.CSTE/UBL is under examination.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : The re-construction SR and Leave of Account of Sri.Vasu Mudaliar, Helper/Dy.CSTE/UBL is under completion. The settlement dues will be arranged shortly.
Item No.28/01/2015
PROVISION OF RO PLANT AT CLINICAL LABORATORY RLY. CH/UBL . At Railway Central Hospital, Hubli daily approximately 300 patients attend for clinical test. In this maximum will come fasting to give blood and they have to wait 3 to 4 hours to give their blood. During this time they are facing lot of inconvenience and there is no potable water in Lab. This subject was discussed in Division PNM and Division advised to discuss in HQ PNM as Rly Hospital comes under CMD. It is requested to provide RO plant.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Procurement of RO plant at Clinical Laboratory, Central Hospital,Hubli is under examination. GS mentioned that a letter is to be given from CMD side.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015):
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The RO plant sanctioned for laboratory is being utilized in Dialysis unit. However, mineral water cans have been provided at Laboratory of CH/UBL for the patients waiting in the Laboratory.
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Item No.29/01/2015
TTE’S REST ROOM MIRAJTTE’s of UBL facing untold hardship at restroom Miraj as there is no proper cot, bed and maintenance. This subject was discussed in Divisional PNM , Divn advised where Miraj comes under Central Railway CCM intervention is required to advise CCM/C.Rly for proper maintenance.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):
This will be taken up with the concerned Commercial officers of Central Railway with regard to the facilities made available currently.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015):
CCM/SWR made D.O. letter to CCM/Central Railway requesting to take necessary action to improve the conditions and facilities of TTE’s Rest Room at Miraj provided for SWR staff. He has also agreed to speak to CCM/CR and DRM/Pune personally to convince them to arrange regular inspections at TTE’s Rest Room/Miraj.
Item No.30/01/2015
MEDICAL TREATMENT AT SOLAPUR AND MIRAJ/ CENTRAL RAILWAY.Staff working beyond Indi Road like LHN, TVL, PDNR, HG are facing lot of problem to take treatment at Solapur and likewise staff working from KUD towards Miraj are not getting treatment at Miraj. This subject was discussed in Divn PNM, CMS given letter to CMS/Miraj and CMS/SUR, but no action is taken, the concerned CMD may be advised to take necessary action for extend treatment for S.W.Rly Staff at Miraj and Solapur.
M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): CMD has personally requested CMD/C.Rly. to render health service whenever the patient of SWR attend those Health Units/Railway Hospitals.
GS sought to ensure directions are issued by CMD/CR to CMS/Miraj and Sholapur in this regard.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
CMD/Central Railway has instructed CMSs/Solapur and Pune to attend SWR employees as and when they attend the Health Unit/Miraj or RH/Sholapur. A copy of the same has also been handed over to GS/SWRMU in the meeting for information.
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S E C T I O N –C (NEW SUBJECTS) Sub.No.1/2/2015
EXTENSION OF FOOT OVER BRIDGE AT RRBThe Railway colony at RRB is situated at opposite side of Railway station. The RRB TOWN, school, colleges, hospitals are located behind the station. For each and every thing Railway men and his family members are supposed to cross the railway track and at RRB always some goods train will be there as stabled. At old station, there was a foot over bridge from Road No. 1 to Road No. 3 and during that period this UNION has placed a subject in PNM and the same was agreed to extend this foot over bridge up to the entrance of railway colony side while constructing the new station building and even the proposed draft and plan also was shown to this UNION. By breaching the agreement, the work has not been completed as yet. This is a clear sign of administration’s indifference attitude towards the agreed PNM items. Hence it is once again urges to extend the over bridge up to colony side for the safety of Railway men staying at colony. The subject was placed in divisional level pnm and it was replied that this was examined and found not feasible.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
This request is agreed “in principle”. Proposal for the same shall be processed for approval shortly. Once proposal is approved, construction organization shall be requested to take up the work along with ASK-JRU doubling project. Or alternatively, proposal for out to out FOB shall be processed for inclusion in PWP -2016-2017.
Sub.No.2/2/2015
REMITTTANCE OF STATION CASH OF RAILWAY STATIONS
Daily cash remittance of the railway stations is a burning issue in many places as the cash chest is not moved with notified trains regularly, even if it is moved sometimes it will be in sealed condition due to bad maintenance in which it results in accumulation of railway cash which is also risk factor to secure the govt money. This union urges the administration that all the D and E category stations can be processed for bank remittance at the nearest available scheduled/nationalized banks as one time measure instead of piece meal request. The subjects were placed in DIVISIONAL LEVEL PNM AND IT WAS REPLIED THAT “Matter is under process for remittance of cash to through Nationalized Banks at Head Quarters level”.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015):
(1) In terms of Railway Board’s Lr.No.2006/ACII/9/1/Pt. 11 dated 11.07.2012, Board has advised introduction of new “Policy of Rail Shakti Scheme” for remittance of earnings by various stations over SWR. Also, Board has advised to extend Rail Shakti & Door Step Banking Scheme to cover stations and out agencies which are not having cash deposit facility vide Railway Board’s Lr.No.2013/ACII/9/5 dated.31.03.2014.
(2) Accordingly, discussions with SBI Authorities to cover all stations for bank remittances were conducted which is at advanced stage. The same will be advised after finalization of scheme.
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Sub.No.3/2/2015
PROBLEMS OF JRU CREW DEPOT.At the time of strengthening of the GDR depot at JRU, this UNION resisted this
movement since there were no basic amenities like Railway qtrs, potable drinking water, school, Bank/ATM, Cooking gas, Health Unit etc. For this, administration has assured that this is only a temporary measure and it will make a permanent only after providing all the above facilities. Even after a span of three years, nothing has materialized, but the administration is continuously strengthening the above depot, by posting more and more GDRs. Even to get a rented house at JRU, is almost impossible. GDRs working at JRU are keeping their families at DVG, HRR, ASK etc. Earlier the running time between ASK-BAY was exceeding the working hours. Now due to doubling between ASK to JRU( all most doubling has been completed up to HSD, LEFT OVER DOUBLING work from RGI, HLK and JRU is in progress). Once the doubling has completed up to JRU, the running time of Goods train from ASK to BAY will be within the working hours. Hence this UNION urges to strengthen the ASK GDR depot instead of JRU depot, then it will be convenient to work all the four directions i.e. towards ASK-BAY, ASK-UBL, ASK-YPR, ASK-SBHR within the working hours. This subject was already discussed in various forums at divisional level reply was that it is pressure from Head Qtrs. Now it has come to the notice of this union that instead of JRU GDR depot is going to be opened at RRB which same on par with JRU and also the running time between ASK-RRB is 40 minutes. Moreover there are more than 100 qtrs lying vacant at ASK and also ASK is having all the above facilities.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
It was explained to the Union that the civic facility like Govt. Hospitals, schools are available nearby Holalkere town which is within 10 KM’s periphery. In addition, private housing accommodation is available. However, the Railway will also explore the possibility of providing Railway Quarters under Plan-52. Moreover, 11 Railway quarters are under construction.
GS/SWRMU didn’t agree as the JRU depot was opened as a trial and temporary measure. However, COM has insisted to continue the present depot with the available facilities. On demand from SWRMU, COM has agreed to examine the issue in consultation with DRM/Mysore.
Sub.No.4/2/2015 POSTING OF ADDITIONAL POSTS OF SM’s AT RRI CABINS AT JUNCTIONS OVER MYSORE DIVISION.
In Mysore division at JRU, HAS, and RRB junctions only one SM is working at these three junctions in each shift. Since now traffic has been continuously increased and also lot of shunting is been done at these stations this union urges to post one more additional SM in each shift for these three junctions. Though job analysis was conducted for JRU in 2013 and for HAS in 2014 and justified the same is awaiting for Head qtrs sanction.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
(1) Only proposal for RRB was received in Headquarters and the proposal is not accepted due to the following:
(i) Birur station is a Class ‘B’ station with panel interlocking. It is not a notice station for Caution Order and is not a crew booking point.
(ii) In view of doubling of the section no additional work load is added, in fact it eased the pressure on SMs as crossings are no longer there.
(iii) Supervisory Station Master is posted also. Hence, posting additional SM is not justified.
(2) JRU Junction: This is under examination at Divisional level.
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Sub.No.5/2/2015
PROVISION OF H IGH PRESSURE WATER HYDRANTS.
As it known that UBLS is 130 years old and doing tremendous job in turning out the POH, IOH and MLR of coaches and this workshop was considered for modernization, under modernization many works were under taken such as purchase of new machinery, renovation of some shops and flooring works etc. But while the works were taken up there were water hydrants in all the shops but they were not taken care to keep them under existence, due to non availability of water hydrants the employees are finding difficulty to put off the fire as and when there are fire mishaps occurred in the coaches.
Hence this Union urges the administration to provide high pressure water hydrants especially were the coach activities are involved.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
We have a provision of portable water tank with pump and pipeline facility for fire fighting. Moreover, the help of civic authorities can also be taken for emergency. So, separate high Power water Hydrants are not required.
Representatives of SWRMU highlighted the need for provision of High Pressure Water Hydrants and CME has agreed to look into the feasibility.
Sub.No.6/2/2015
EXTENSION OF SCOOTER STAND.The existing scooter stand is in-sufficient for parking the two wheelers of the workshop
employees. The employees are parking their two wheelers on the road side, beside the entrance of the workshop where there is no safety for the vehicles. Moreover they are parking without shelter which is causing damage to the vehicles. And the increase in recruitment of act apprentices, and there is in increase in two wheelers.
Hence this Union urges the administration to provide sufficient parking area for the two wheelers.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Presently, parking area for 1800 scooters is available. Adequate space is not available for providing additional parking for 400 two wheelers.
During the discussions, SWRMU has suggested that the area of condemned quarters near MSD may be converted as Scooter Stand.
Sub.No.7/2/2015
LAYING OF CONCRETE FLOORING.
It is observed that the left over portion of flooring under modernization in workshop is causing in-convenient to the employees working in that area as the flooring is uneven the employees are unable to move the trolleys, as and when they are using the compressed air pipes the dust is raised, the employees have to run away from the working area.
Hence this Union urges the administration to complete the concrete flooring of the remaining area.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
It was explained to the Union that the work has been proposed under PB 2015-16, but could not be sanctioned due to paucity of funds. SWRMU has pressed the demand for providing Concrete
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Flooring in Wheel Shop. CME has assured that this work will be repeated again during 2016-17 to include in Pink Book.
Sub.No.8/2/2015
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RAILWAY QUARTERS FOR HUBLI WORKSHOP EMPLOYEES ON REPLACEMENT ACCOUNT.
The UBLS employees have brought many laurels to the South Western Railway, but the efficiency of the UBLS employees is not considered. This workshop is having employees of more than 3000 and the quarters available under workshop is only 422 and these many are demolished and recommended for condemnation, and there are more than 300 employees in priority in want of quarters.
The railway quarters pertaining to UBLS were demolished in areas of Brock road and Vidyaranyanagar but in this area new quarters are constructed but not even a single unit is allotted in the name of UBLS and this was requested by all means but the request is not at all considered and clearly it shows the step mother treatment to the UBLS employees.
Hence this union urges the administration to construct minimum of 300 quarters to UBLS employees.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Sr.DPO/UBL & WPO/UBLS were advised to sort out the issue and to give due share to Workshop when the quarters under construction are proposed for allotment.
During the discussions, CPO has opined that newly constructed quarters to be handed over to Headquarters for uniform distribution among Divisions/Units to avoid this type of grievances.
Sub.No.9/2/2015
PERMANENT WORKLOAD TO CENTRAL WORKSHOP, MYSORE SOUTH Central Workshop, Mysore is doing POH & IOH of AC & Non-AC coaches. In SWR, LHB coach POH & IOH is also allotted to Mysore Shops. Staff of Mysore Shops are trained for POH of these coaches except for POH of Bio-toilet and Airbrake attention of LHB coaches. Staff were trained for POH of RMPU (Roof Mounted Power Unit). Since these three activities will become permanent and regular work, training to be imparted for staff of Mysore Shops for attention of Bio-toilet and Air brake attention of LHB coaches and these three activities should be allotted to CWS/MYSS by providing required infrastructure and manpower.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
The Maintenance of RMPU (Roof Mounted Power Unit) and Airbrake system of LHB Coaches and Bio-Toilet is highly specialized job. Hence, this job cannot be tackled in-house. We have to depend on expert agencies and the other workshops of Indian Railways are also tackling these problems in similar manner.
During the discussions, CME has tried to remove the apprehension of SWRMU with regard to reduction of work load in future.
Sub.No.10/2/2015
FILL UP 05 VACANT POSTS OF DEE/O/AP . “SAVE” position of DEE/O/AP is as follows:
Sl. No. Designation Sanctioned Actual Vacancy Excess1. Ch. OS 01 01 - -2. OS 05 NIL 05 -3. Sr. Clerk 02 02 - -4. Jr. Clerk 02 02 - -
05 posts of OS are vacant since long time. This cadre is controlled by Sr. DPO/MYS. ADEE/Shops wrote to him for filling above 05 posts vide ADEE letter No. S/E 150/1/6/14-15 dt. 14.02.15 and then CESE/SWR/UBL also wrote a letter to Sr. DPO/MYS vide his letter No. EL/SWR/E-241/MYSS dt. 22.04.15 in this regard. But till date, nobody is posted. Action to be taken to fill 05 vacant posts of OS at the earliest.
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M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : The pin pointing of posts has been done by MYS Division and the revised cadre position of Electrical dept of MYSS is as under
Sl.No. Category Sanctions Actuals Vacancies1 Ch. OS 02 01 01
2 OS 05 01 04 3 Sr.Clerk 01 01 Nil
4 Jr.Clerk 0 03 -3Total 8 06 2
Filling up of one vacancy in Ch.OS in MYSS is under process in MYS Division
GS/SWRMU has stated that accurate position has not been shown in the vacancies. DRM/MYS will be advised to examine the issue and furnish the correct position.
Sub. No.11/2/2015
RE-IMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES.
Following cases of medical re-imbursement may be reviewed:
(a) Kumari Anitha D/O Shri K. Rajan, T. No. 37, CBR/CWS/MYSS. Kumari Anitha fell from the roof of her house leading to multiple fracture and head injury. An amount of ₹ 3,77,106 was spent but 20,000 was re-imbursed.₹
(b) Shri M. C. Narayana, SSE/CR Fitter/CWS/MYSS. Shri M. C. Narayana met with road accident and took treatment at Apollo Hospital, Mysore for head injury. He spent ₹ 1,83,360. He got only 21,000 as re-imbursement.₹
(c) Shri T. P. Mahesh, T. No. 2282, Tech-I/CL/CWS/MYSS. He took treatment at Apollo Hospital for “Cellulitis” and high diabetes with hypertension. Dr. Ramachandra, ACMS, RH/MYS visited him at Apollo and advised him to continue treatment and agreed for re-imbursement with his family. Finally he expired. After his death, his family submitted application for re-imbursement but was rejected. Hence, it may be reviewed on humanitarian ground.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
(a) The employee had submitted reimbursement claim of Rs.3,77,106/- for having taken treatment at Appolo Hospital, Mysore and Rs.22,394/- towards treatment from 07.09.2013 to 19.09.2013 has been sanctioned at CGHS-SBC-2010 package rate(Sly.No.260,366,368,1088 and 1089). Re-admission from 23.10.2013 to 25.10.12 is disallowed since not an emergency, patient could have approached RH/MYS.
(b) The said employee met with RTA on 5.8.13 @ 1.00pm and taken in-patient treatment from 05.08.2013 to 12.08.2013 at BGS Apollo Hospital/Mysore. His general condition was fair at the time of admission. Rs.21000/- towards treatment at BGS Apollo Hospital/Mysore from 05.08.2013 to 12.8.2013 has been sanctioned at CGHS-SBC-2010 package rate (Sly.No.877)
(c) On 08.03.2013 authorized Medical attendant for RH/MYS had visited the hospital and advised to shift the patient to RH/MYS for further care and treatment. The employee has acknowledged the advice of authorized medical attendant on 08.03.2013. The employee was not shifted to RH/MYS in spite of advice and arrangement of ambulance. The employee had not followed the instructions of authorized Medical attendant and continued the treatment at Apollo BGS hospital/Mysore. Hence the claim was rejected.
The above three subjects were deliberated at length and SWRMU has strongly objected for the above remarks. Hence, CMD has agreed to review all the above three items once again.
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Sub.No.12/2/2015
PROBLEMS OF CENTRAL HOSPITAL/UBL(a) Creation of posts for New block at Central Hospital/UBL
Central Hospital New block with operation theatre and several other checkup rooms will be inaugurated shortly. This additional block requires 10 Staff nurses, 10 Attender and 10 Safaiwalas. It is under stood CMD has processed for creation , the same should be sanction for smooth functioning of Central Hospital/Hubli.
(b) Filling up the posts of Assistant Nursing Officer at Central Hospital/UBLAfter the formation of South Western Railway, Hubli Hospital was upgraded to Central Hospital and three Asst Nursing Officer sanctioned post for SWR was given and all three posts were operated at SWR One at UBL, One at MYS, One at SBC. One ANO at MYS was retired on Superannuation past more than two years this post has not been filled up and one ANO posted at ABC Hospital by name Vijayalakshmi, was transferred along with the post to CH/UBL and she also retired almost two years past. Still no body is posted. Hence the two ANO posts should be filled up.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : (a) The requirement of staff is worked out and further process for sanction is being done. (b) The notification for filling up of 2 posts of ANO has been issued vide letter
No.SWR/P.607/Sel/Gr.B/NO/2013 dated.13-07-2015.Closed and transferred to PNM Assurance Register.
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Sub.No. 13/2/2015
PROBLEMS OF RUNNING STAFF OF UBL DIVISION
(a) Cut off UBL Crew at MRJ
Since Lobby UBL depot crews are working the following train upto Kolhapur ( KOP), the duty hours are exceeding 9.00 hrs duty. In view of safety, the following train to be cut off at MRJ, so that our crew will work safely. (1) TNo: 16589 (Ranichennamma, Exp-ex-SBC to KOP) (2) T.No: 17415 ( Haripriya Exp- Ex TPTY to KOP) (3) T.No: 11303 ( Hyderabad Exp- Ex- HYB to KOP) and vice versa.
(b) Two call book system to be abolished
Recently COM/SWR has given instruction to Divisional level to implement the two call book system ie, call book will be served before 2 hrs as per the train order, and the final call will be given 45 minutes before the expected arrival of the train. Sometimes the time duration between warning call and Final call will be too long ( to say 4.00 hrs to 8.00 hrs).this came the improper rest of the crew, normally our crew are getting prepared one the warning call has been served, thinking that train may come in order time. If it leads 3 to 4 hrs it can be acceptable, instead it will leads 6 to 8 hrs gap. If such a condition the train order to be cancelled and fresh order to be issued, but it is nor following in Divisional level, as it comes improper rest for the crews.
(c) Running Room Committee
In other Railways, a Running Room Committee is approved by the administration to monitor the functions of Running room as to fix the menu, by the ADME level officer and a nominee for the recognized trade union. So this request your goodself to kindly form the Running room Committee to Monitor the RR functioning.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
(a) The proposal sent by DRM/PA for facilitating the Cutoff of LP/Mail/Express crew link of Train No.16589, 17415 and 11303 at MRJ instead of KOP vide Sr.DME/Power/UBL
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office letter No.H/TP. 46/I Crew links dated 28.08.2015. This will be pursued with Centrl Railway
(b) 1) Two call System is prevalent in Indian Railways.
2) The System is introduced in the overall interest of running staff, for reducing their ineffective working hours and to enhance their rest period.
3) Operational exigencies at times cause late arrival of incoming trains due to various unavoidable reasons. This necessitates putting back of trains. In such cases Two Call System is the only effective measure to reduce pre-departure detention as it is reduces the unproductive utilization of manpower.
4) In order to improving the system further all Divisions will be instructed to plan and order trains so as to reduce the time gap between first call and the subsequent second call.
GS/SWRMU has explained in detail about the difficulties being faced by the Running staff after implementation of two call system and demanded to withdraw the same and to introduce the single call system only. In this connection, GS/SWRMU will offer suggestions in writing, which will be examined by the administration
(c) The menu is fixed by supervisor in consultation with occupants. CME has informed that Division will be advised to implement the orders of Railway Board with regard to Running Room Committee.
Sub.No. 14/2/2015
POOR MAINTENANCE OF CHALUKYA INSTITUTE AT HUBLIChalukya Institute is the place for celebrating the functions/events for Group ‘C’ and
Group ‘D’ staff of Hubli division. This institute is having ample space for conducting the functions/ceremonies, with facilities and sufficient parking facility. Now a day the maintenance of the institute is very poor and complaints are being received from the staff that inspite of paying huge amount of Rs. 13,500/- per day, the facilities and hygienic condition of the institute is very poor. Total 31 fans are available in the Marriage hall, but only 9 fans are in working condition. Further, no fans & lights are working in Bride and Bridegroom rooms. In the compound of Institute, vegetation is grown and the used cups, plates, garbage etc, has been available in a scattered position, which were the remaining of the functions held at the institute, if the same position is continued further. No generator is provided and in the absence of power, it will be very difficult to perform the functions in the Institute. This clearly shows that the Institute has not been maintaining properly and there is no proper care-taker for the Institute, which has been considered for the welfare of the staff is put into dust.
It is to mention that, Institute welfare is being looked after only when there is Railway functions i.e, Railway Week Award Functions. During these functions the Institute will be dressed up, it will not be continued the same practice during further maintenance.
Cleaning activity of the Institute is to be done at regular intervals and after the Function/event is over, to keep the decorum of the Institute at highest level and to serve the welfare for the staff, as the assets created for the welfare of staff should not be non-functional due to dismal maintenance. Hence, this union urges the administration to take steps for proper maintenance of Chalukya Institute, considering the user point of view, duly constituting a responsible committee.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
DRM/UBL has been advised to take necessary action in the matter. Some minor repairs, viz door repair, fixing of plywood, toilet repair works etc. have already been attended. UBL Division has advised that, other Works are proposed to be carried out under zonal agreement. PCE has assured that the taps, which are leaking at the vegetarian section will be replaced at the earliest to avoid inconvenience.
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Further CETE has stated that the electrical repair/maintenance work will be carried out immediately. GS has further mentioned that necessary instructions to be included while making allotment regarding vehicle parking, space to be used for decoration etc.Sub.No.15/2/2015
PROMOTION OF ELIGIBLE STAFF AS OS IN CME’s OFFICE/UBLThe CME office 5 Senior Clerks have been transferred to other Railways on option
basis during the year 2011, the same staffs are also promoted as OS in presently working Railways, but whereas the administration still maintaining the lien and seniority in this Railway, due to this , the eligible staff of this Railways are been effected for promotion in higher grade. In this regard this union urges CME & CPO to take immediate action and the arising vacancies may be filled up by the eligible staff of this Railway.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Out of 05 Senior Clerks, 01 transferred to RWF/Bela on option and cadre at RWF/Bela has been closed and remaining 04 have been transferred to CN/E.Rly./Kolkata on option basis. All the 04 employees have been promoted to OS and retained in the present Railway. Their lien and seniority maintained in this Railway. However, these 04 vacancies have been taken in to account for assessment of vacancies in the category of OS.
Present vacancy position of OS in CME/Office is given below:
S.No Category Quota S A V E Remarks
1 OS 80 PQ 13 09 04 - *20 LDCE 03 - 03 - *
* 04 (SC-1, ST-2,UR-1) No UR employees available in lower grade to fill up UR vacancy. Remaining 03 (SC-1 & ST-2) vacancies & 3 vacancies under LDCE quota (Total 6) are proposed to be filled up under LDCE quota.
CME has mentioned that indents will be submitted to Personnel Branch accordingly.
Sub.No.16/2/2015
TRANSFER OF PW HELPERS (ACT APPRENTICES APPOINTED ON THIS RAILWAY) TO UBLS – REG.
The Act Apprentices completed candidates have joined in this Railway and posted In Engineering department as P.Way Helper in UBL division as initial appointment and meanwhile TMO is introduced in S.W.Rly.in Engg. Department, that time administration has transferred 16 staff of P.Way Helpers who are come through Act apprentices without calling voluntaries on option basis. The above said 16 staffs have applies for request transfer to UBLS, but unfortunately the administration i.e, PCE/CETM not agreed to forward the applications. The same was discussed in Zonal PNM during 2011, at that time administration agreed with this union subject to condition that the applications will be forwarded after staff improvement, during the RRC selection maximum staffs are been posted in TMO. Thereafter PCE/CETM have forwarded the applications to CPO/UBL for taking approval with CME/UBL for the staff going to UBLS. In this context this union urges the CME/UBL to approve the above applications for going to UBLS on bottom seniority in Helper grade.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Out of 15 applications received for inter departments transfer from TMO staff, 9 applications were forwarded to CWM/UBLS, 2 applications forwarded to Sr.DPO/SBC and 1 application forwarded to RWF/Bangalore. Remaining 3 employees gave unwillingness.
During the discussions, GS/SWRMU has demanded that CWM/UBLS should not reject the applications by quoting other rules as these candidates though trained as Apprentices in Hubli Workshop have been posted to Open Line to meet the requirement of administration and at that
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time they were promised to get back them to Workshop as and when new RRC incumbents join the service.
Sub.No.17/2/2015
PROVISION OF PROPER INFRASTRUCTURE TO CPO’s OFFICE
CPO office is the backbone of Zonal HQ office. In the CPO office infrastructure are not provided properly like Computers to all the Staffs, Printers for the computers & Xerox Machines to take photocopy of all the Office Orders/Memorandums & the furniture’s i.e, tables & chairs are very old and in broken condition staffs are facing very much difficulty to work in CPO office.This union discussed the matter several times with administration, but till date no proper infrastructure are provided. In view of the above, this union urges the administration to provide proper infrastructure to CPO office immediately for smooth functioning of work.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Computers & Printers: New computers are procured as per yearly quota and the old obsolete computers are replaced with new computers. Repairs are also carried out expeditiously. Simultaneously efforts are being to enter in to AMC. Table & Chairs: Periodical repairs are carried out for Table and chairs.
Xerox Machines: 3 Xerox machines are available in CPO’s Office, Out of 3 machines, one machine has been condemned and it is proposed for replacement with new one.
Sub.No.18/2/2015
FILLING UP OF VACANCIES IN TI CADRE – COM’s OFFICE
The vacancies in COM office in TI cadre not filled by the administration since long time, this union brought to the notice of SPO/APO and discussed several times the subject matter with the administration , but till date no proper response made towards filling up of for the following categories:
Due to so much of vacancies, the existing staffs are facing very much pressure of work load and they are unable to avail their own leaves for attending other emergency work. In view of above vacancies, this union urges the administration to fill up all the above mentioned vacancies immediately.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015):
Notification has been issued to fill up 09 vacancies of Traffic Inspectors in COM/O/UBL. 11 applications received and further action is on hand.
Section Controller cadre is attached to UBL Division. Notification to fill up 6 posts (75% quota) and 1 post (10% quota) of Section Controller has been issued by UBL.
During the discussions, COM has explained that actual vacancies are very less as employees are working on deputation.
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Sub.No. 19/2/2015
TRENCH ACROSS THE ROAD AT MAIN GATE OF WORKSHOP .
In the rainy season the rain water coming from the main road is entering the workshop as it is very slope and this rain water is causing more in-convenient to employees while entering the gate or while leaving due to slippery and many of the employees are injured. And this water is flowing to the working area and getting converted to water pool and the employees are working in the pool of water without safety
.This is brought to the notice of the engineering department in several occasions, but it is not taken care.
Hence this Union urges the administration to provide with trench to restrict the water to enter the main gate of the workshop.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
A drain and cattle guard is proposed at the gate along with pipe carrying away water for proper drainage. Work order is sanctioned for Rs.2.60 lakhs and waiting for road block to take up the work (During Christmas holidays) TDC 31.12.2015. CME has assured that the work will be finished by the end of December-2015. Closed and transferred to PNM Assurance Register
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Sub.No.20/2/2015
FILLING UP OF CHIEF S&WI IN GP.RS.4600/- SBC DIVISION.
Following is the scale check of S&WI cadre of SBC division.
S.No Designation Sanctioned Actual Vacancy1 CS&WI
9300-34800(4600)10 06 04
2 S&WI9300-34800(4200)
05 04 01
Total 15 10 5
So, from the above, it is quite clear that there is a clear vacancy of 4 posts in GP.Rs.4600/- is controlled by HQ. Due to non filling up of S&WI post the PB welfare work is getting suffered and day to day basis by keeping almost 50% of vacancy out of 10 post sanctioned.
Hence, this union urges to fill up the above vacancies at the earliest without any further delay.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
One S&WI of SBC Division has been promoted and retained in SBC Division. One CS&WI has been transferred from UBL Division to SBC Division on request. One RRB candidate has been appointed as S&WI in GP Rs.4200/- in SBC Division.
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Sub.No.21/2/2015
PROVISION OF QUARTERS POOL FOR TMO STAFF. As the administration is aware that TM organization @ YPR having about 500 employee strength and the staff are working in different Track Machine all over the 3 divisions. About 3 track machines have been permanently allotted to SBC division to work in SBC division jurisdiction. There are about 200 staffs of TMO who are working at YPR/TMO are facing problem in the event of their approach for allotment of Qtrs. since, there is no allocation of separate pool for the TMO staffs. Neither the division nor the HQ are allotting any Quarters to TMO staff. Hence this union urges to construct new Quarters for the staff of TMO and till such a time some percentage of future vacant quarters may be earmarked for formulating a separate pool for the TMO staffs.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
It is stated that Sr.DPOs of UBL, SBC, MYS were advised vide Letter No.SWR/P.554/PNM, dated.21.09.2015 that separate pool of Quarters for TMO staff may be carved out from the pool of Engineering Department of the respective Divisions
However, after detailed discussions PCE has said that Dy.CE/TMO will advise concerned divisions about the requirement of quarters for TMO staff and the work for the construction of quarters will be proposed by the division in the Works Programme.
Sub.No.22/2/2015
REPLACEMENT OF DIVISIONAL OFFICE LIFTS-SBC DIVISION. This union has tabled an agenda in the DRM/PNM vide Sub No: 48/6/14, urging the divisional administration to replace the existing A & B lifts which was installed during 1996 which goes frequently out of order and causing serious hardship, particularly the differently abled & other employees who were having ortho & Cardiac problems are facing hardship to come to their offices from 1st to 4th floors. In pursuant to the demand the administration has replied that proposal has been sent for GM’s approval under the LSWP 205-16 for replacement of both the lifts.
Hence, this union urges to accord administrative sanction of HQ for procurement of lift against condemnation due to its old age.M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Work taken up for replacement of Divisional office lift. Tender opened on 21.08.2015 and work will be executed shortly. Closed and transferred to PNM Assurance Register
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Sub.No.23/2/2015
CREATION OF POSTS AT ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF NEW ASSETS – SBC DIVISION. Consequent to Introduction of following new Train Services from YPR, SBC Division administration have proposed following creation to Headquarters UBL for creation of necessary posts as indicated against each wing of Electrical Department.
I. Vide Sr.DEE/SBC Letter No.B/E.150/I/GC dated: 25.08.2008 a proposal duly concurred by associated finance for creation of 58 posts for maintenance of Golden Chariot has been sent to Headquarters and the same is pending at Headquarters.
II. One more proposal which is duly concurred by Headquarters finance vide their letter No.A/Hqrts/UBL Electrical/SBC/38/A dated: 15.05.2008 have signified their concurrence for creation of 89 posts in Train Lighting and 126 posts in AC wing has been communicated to CPO/UBL for creation of posts by obtaining GM’s approval.
III. Apart from the above the following new section have been commissioned in SBC Division. KQZ - CBP, BAW – SBGA section. A proposal has been sent to Headquarters for creation of 16 posts in power side.
IV. A proposal for creation of 32 posts for maintenance of SBC - HAS section for maintaining assets of Electrical Power has been sent to Headquarters. The finance concurrence for creation of SBC - HAS for creation of posts maintenance of Electrical assets between SBC – HAS section has been concurred vide FA&CAO Letter dated: 17.12.2011 for creating 15 posts.
As could be seen from the above details that it is evident that no posts have been created except a few posts in AC wing of SBC Division during 2013 about 9 pairs of trains have got newly introduced and which is in operation since 2008 onwards and no posts have been created in Electrical Train Lighting and AC wing for maintenance and escorting duties.
Hence, the actual requirement which has been proposed by the division is the actual requirement for maintenance of Electrical assets as per Railway Board Benchmark is as under.
Train Lighting 264 posts, AC 637 posts & power side 186 posts.
Hence, this union urges to create the above posts without any further delay as the situation of SBC division is alarming and the existing staffs are over stressed due to non creation of even a single post in Train Lighting & Power side for the above Trains and new assets.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Sr.DEE/SBC has been advised to submit the revised proposal for creation of posts for Golden Chariot Vide letter No. EL/SWR/E-238 dtd 26.6.2015.
Railway Board has been requested for sanction of 708 posts (AC-487, TL-135, PL-19 , TRD-57 & MEMU-10), However Railway Board has sanctioned only 107posts ( AC 75 & TRD-32) vide letter No. E(MPP)2014/1/8, dated 27.10.2014. The balance 601 posts (AC-412, TL-135, PL-19, Trd-25 & MEMU-10) pending at Railway Board.
Divisions have been advised to submit the proposal for newly introduced trains with the approval of DRM & Associate finance. Closed and transferred to PNM Assurance Register.
(C L O S E D)
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CEE, DRM/SBC
Sub.No.24/2/2015
DEPUTING MINIMUM NUMBER OF AC STAFFS FOR ESCORTING DUTIES. Time and again this union has been urging the administration to depute minimum number of staff for AC Coaches Escorting duties as per extent Boards Instructions wherein One AC Mechanic and Two ACCA need to be deputed for every AC 2 coaches whereas only Two staffs are being sent even for the longest trains which are having more than Six coaches. It has been represented that even for entire EOG Trains only Two staffs are being deputed. Following are the details regarding the number of AC staff being sent to the longest distance trains and the coach strength.
As the cadre has very badly facing the situation like passenger complaints regarding any theft of their articles and other flimsy complaints most targeted the on duty AC escorting staff on several instances even the staff have got detained by the GRP & RPF personals and they are being treated in any human manner in such a way that the AC staffs are the culprits during the very recent incident. AC staffs are finding tremendous difficult to escort the 6 AC coaches with just one mechanic and a Khalasi. Hence, this union urges to depute requisite number of escorting staff as per Railway Board Directives.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
It is mentioned that, SBC Division is having AC Coach holding more than 490 coaches’ running in 42 trains. As per railway board yard sticks 1885 staff is required (Escorting- 725 & Maintenance 1160) , as on date there are only 412 staffs available for escorting and maintenance activities and there is a shortfall of 717 staff. As and when the staff position improves additional staff will be deputed. On obtaining vetted proposal from Sr.DEE/SBC the same will be processed at Headquarters.
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CEE, DRM/SBC
Sub.No.25/2/2015
FILLING UP OF RUNNING CADRE VACANCIES OF SBC DIVISION. Following is the vacancy position of Loco Running Cadre.
Sl.No.
Sanction Actual Vacancies
01. Loco Pilot 351 271 8002. Shunter 68 65 303. Assistant Loco Pilot 373 350 23
Total 792 686 106
Traffic Running Cadre (Guards) Sl.No. Sanctio
nActual Vacancies
01 Guards 252 237 15 Total 252 237 15
Since last 2 years the vacancy position remain same and position have not improved, on account of this the SBC Division Running Staffs are finding tremendous difficult in the event of sanction of their leave & grant of rest etc.
Hence, this union urges to fill up the above vacancies at the earliest to avoid hardship to most essential safety cadre Running Staff.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : Approval of GM/SWR has been communicated vide letter No. SWR/P.608/IV/Running/GDR Driver/Vol.III dated 30.6.2015 to .DRM/SBC to consider 57 Shunters/Sr.ALP’s for selection for promotion to the post LP(Goods) in GP Rs.4200/-
Guards cadre:
(i) Indent of 21 papers for the post of Goods Guard in PB Rs.5200-20200+2800GP against GDCE quota.
(ii) Indent of 08 papers for the post of Goods Guard in PB rs.5200-20200+2800GP against DRQ placed on RRB/BNC.
(iii) 05 candidates are to be sent for training, the training programme is awaited.
(iv) 22 vacancies notified against 60% PRQ on 7.4.14, but only 02 employees could be promoted. Fresh assessment of vacancies on hand.
(V) 13 vacancies notified on 30.05.14 against 15% LDCE but none passed. Fresh assessment of vacancies on hand.
(C L O S E D)
Sub.No.26/2/2015
CREATION OF 270 NUMBER OF POSTS TO COMMENSURATE THE ADDITIONAL WORKLOAD AT DIESEL SHED/KJM.
The Diesel Shed/KJM has been holding 148 locos whereas the available staff strength is to maintain 138 Locos. Sr.DME/Diesel Shed/KJM, have proposed for creation of 270 posts. Previously Diesel Shed had staff sanction for 125 Locos during 2008 the shed initiated a creation proposal for holding 150 Locos based on augmentation 150 Locos. After a protracted correspondence, Headquarters accounts have accorded their concurrence for the creation of 67 direct maintenance posts vide their letter No.A/HQ/E/FE/KJM Shed dated: 08.02.2012 to commensurate the workload and for 13 additional Locomotives i.e. (125 to 138) out of 67 sanctioned posts actually 22 posts has been created and included in the BOS. The remaining balance of 45 posts have never been created.
From 2008 onwards 9 Alco Locos and 15 DEMU assets have been added to the fleet of available 138 Loco holding of Diesel Shed/KJM, the requirement for new assets i.e. 24 motive
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CME, DRM/SBC
CME, COM, DRM/SBC
power, (9 Alco + 15) DEMU works out to 270 staffs as per Railway Board yardstick/bench mark stipulated in their Letter DO No.2001/E&R/2800 Rly Imp/I, dated” 04.05.2001 and 17.02.2010. Hence, this union urges to create 270 posts to commensurate the additional workload.M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) : (1) The proposal for 45 posts has already been submitted to Railway Board vide letter No.
SWR/P.135/CP/KJM/SBC dated 04.3.2014 as no money value is available in Mechanical Department. CME has mentioned that he will raise this subject in the next CMEs’ Conference and also brought to the notice of Board through PCDO as “Assistance Required”.
(2) Proposal for 270 posts is under process at Divisional level.
Sub.No.27/2/2015
POSTING OF GENERAL SURGEON TO RH/SBC.
The RH/SBC is having the infrastructure with 50 bedded hospital has been functioning from the inception of SBC Division i.e. 01.01.1982 having the total strength of about 11,000 serving employees and 3,000 RELHS members and its family members are availing the medical treatment at RH/SBC. The post of surgeon is lying vacant since 2013 consequent to the retirement of Dr.A.V.Kulkarni, Additional CMS & Surgeon/RH/SBC. The minor surgeries are currently either being referred to referral hospital or honorary consultant is being called to perform surgeries at RH/SBC. Most of the cases are waiting for surgery due to the non availability of time of visiting consultant.
Hence, this union urges to post a General Surgeon to RH/SBC to mitigate the hardship being faced by the Railwaymen and their wards and RELHS members in the event of undergoing General Surgeries.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Matter has been referred to Railway Board for posting of General Surgeon at RH/SBC. Further CMD has mentioned that UPSC notification has been issued for specialized doctors and hence there is a chance of getting specialized doctors this time.
Sub.No.28/2/2015
PROVISION OF DRINKING WATER FACILITY AT NEW GM’S OFFICE – RO PLANT ON EACH FLOOR
The staff of new GM’s Office have represented for provision of drinking water facilities and now almost all the departments are functioning in the new zonal office building. The Union urges to provide RO Plant on each Floor of the new building for facility of drinking water to the staff.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
Division has been advised for providing two nos of RO Plants of reputed make on every floor.
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CMD
P C E
Sub.No.29/2/2015
TRACKMEN PACKAGE
After implementation of the Trackmen Package in the Grade Pays as mentioned below, proper percentage has not been worked out and accordingly vacancies/posts arising in Track Maintainers Gr.I GP 2800 & Gr.II GP 2400 are not filled up on this Railways under cadre restructuring.Post Grade Pay Percentage Track Maintainer Gr.I GP 2800 06%Track Maintainer Gr.II GP 2400 12%Track Maintainer Gr.III GP 1190 22%Track Maintainer Gr.IV GP 1800 60%The Union urges to implement the Trackmen Package properly and promote the eligible employees on combined seniority as Track Maintainer Gr.I & Gr.II immediately.
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
All Divisions have been advised to strictly implement the instructions of Railway Board. GS has mentioned that inordinate delay has taken in implementation of Trackmen package. He also pointed that earlier orders of Board have not been implemented yet and request the present orders to be implemented only after taking into account the earlier orders for the benefit of Trackmen.
Further PCE has also stated that Railway Board has issued instructions regarding the restructuring of the post of Trackmen in the year 2012 and in the year 2014. Instructions issued in the year 2012 are implemented, but the instructions issued in the year 2014 are yet to be implemented completely.
GS mentioned that in the instructions of 2014 itself, a provision has been made for increase of the percentage after 6 months. This phase of restructuring has also been not done. In addition, General Secretary demanded that the residency period should be counted from 2010 onwards and if necessary exemption should be sought from the General Manager for waiving off the residency period so that the employees are given the benefit of GP of Rs.2400 and GP of Rs.2800. It has been agreed in the PNM that suitable instructions will be issued to the divisions and it will be monitored by PCE.
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PCE, DRM/UBL,SBC,MYS
Sub.No.30/2/2015
COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENT CASES PENDING AT HQ.(a) Shri S. Sujith S/O Late Saravana, Ex-Jr. Instructor, BTC/MYSS. Shri Saravana and his wife Smt. Kavitha, parents of Sujith S. expired on 02.01.1997 when Sujith was one year baby. After obtaining the guardianship from the family court, Mysore, Shri Pichandi, grandfather of Sujith S. submitted a request letter before Dy. CME/CWS/MYSS on 18.01.02 for CG appointment on completion of 18 years to Sujith S. (copy enclosed). Subsequently, on death of Shri Pichandi (who expired on 06.08.10), his wife Smt. Mannammal submitted another representation to CWM/MYSS on 12.06.12 when Sujith S. was 16 years. Now on 19.06.14, Sujith S. applied for appointment after completion of Diploma in Engineering. Since the case is 18 years old, WPO/MYSS forwarded a letter to CPO/SWR/UBL for approval vide letter No. S/P.269/V/CS/2008 dt. 21.11.04 but not received till date. Hence, necessary approval may be given at the earliest.
(b) Sri Rajath Kowshik M. R. S/O Late Radhakrishna M. K., Ex-Tech-III, T. No. 3384, PTG Shop. Shri Radhakrishna M. K., Ex-Tech-III, T. No. 3384, PTG Shop expired on 01.10.2007 when his son Shri Rajath Kowshik was minor. Now, he applied for CG appointment and qualified in NTPC examination and he is eligible for post of Jr. Clerk. On date, 2 posts of Jr. Clerk under DRQ are available at CWS/MYSS. Hence, necessary approval may be accorded to appoint Shri Rajath Kowshik as Jr. Clerk at CWS/MYSS.(c) Shri C. Mahesh S/O Late Chamaraju S. M., Ex-Tech-I, T. No. 916, SMY Shop. Shri Chamaraju expired on 22.07.10 and his son applied for CG appointment on 16.08.11 and found suitable for Tech-III in the suitability test. But on medical examination, he was found unfit in all classes at RH/MYS. Subsequently, he had submitted application on 20.12.14 to consider him under visually handicapped quota with medical certificate from Govt. Medical College, Mysore with 75% visual disability. WPO/MYSS forwarded this case to CPO/SWR vide letter S/P.269/V/CS/2011 dt. 05.02.15 for suitable advice in this regard. Hence, this Union request to consider his case sympathetically and issue necessary order to appoint Shri Mahesh under visually handicapped quota at CWS/MYSS.(d). Smt. D. Manjula, married daughter of Shri S. Devaraj, Ex-Tech-I, T. No. 1536, CWS/MYSS. Now, this case is pending before the GM/SWR for his approval. In the meantime, Railway Board issued an order (RBE 70/2014) vide No. E(NG)-II/2014/RC-1/SCR/5 dt. 08.07.14 (copy enclosed) regarding appointment on compassionate grounds. In that, it is clearly mentioned in Para 3 that it is the discretion of the family of deceased employee to decide, to whom CG appointment has be to be given including that of married daughter if she is the bread-winner of the family concerned. Hence, based on the above Board order, this case may be considered for CG appointment
M I N U T E S(14/15.10.2015) :
(a) Case is under process.
(b) Sri. Rajat Kowshik M.R. Case: Mysore shops has been advised on 16.07.2015 to forward the case to MYS Division for appointment. He has been given the post of Plumber by Mysore Division. (CL O S E D)
(c) Sri.C.Mahesh case: CWM/MYSS has been advised that instructions communicated vide this office letter No.SWR/P. 268/269/CGA Policy/Corres/Vol.III dated. 28.10.2014 may be followed with regard cases of compassionate ground appointments to the Physically Handicapped dependents/wards of Ex. employees.
(d) Case is under examination
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CPO(APO/HQ)
S U M M A R Y
Items Total No. of Items Closed Items Balance ItemsOld 64 27 37Agenda 30 06 24Total 94 33 61
SUMMARY OF THE BALANCE ITEMS
S No.
Balance Items Details of the subject
Subject Pertains to Page Number
(1) 05/2/2012 CLASSIFYING `RNN' STATION UNDER URBAN AGGLOMERATION FOR GRANT OF HRA AT `X’ RATES (30%)
CPO, FA&CAO, DRM/SBC
13
(2) 07/2/2012 PROVISION OF ADEQUATE FACILITIES AT REST ROOM IN ZONAL RAILWAYS
CCM, DRMs-UBL, SBC & MYS
14
(3) 08/3/2012 CREATION OF 248 POSTS IN S&T DEPARTMENT SIGNAL SIDE
CSTE, CPO, FA&CAO, DRM/SBC
18
(4) 3/1/2013 (A) SHORTAGE OF ELECTRICAL POWER STAFF(B)POSTING OF STAFF FOR AC TRIP SHED AS PER RAILWAY BOARD BENCH MARK
CEE, DRM/SBC 23
(5) 17/1/2013 PROVISION OF OFFICE ACCOMMODATION FOR HQ BRANCH OF SWRMU
PCE, CPO 27
(6) 29/1/2013 APPOINTMENT ON SPORTS GROUNDS (SWRMU’s letter dated 20.08.2013 to GM/SWR/UBL)
CME, CPO 29
(7) 02/01/2014 PROBLEMS OF TICKET CHECKING STAFFS
CCM 31
(8) 03/01/2014 PROCUREMENT OF AMBULANCE VAN TO HU/YPR.
CMD 32
(9) 13/01/2014 CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RAILWAY QUARTERS AT CWS/AP
PCE, DRM/MYS, CWM/MYSS
35
(10) 15/01/2014 FILLING UP THE VACANCY OF CHI/AP CMD, CPO, DRM/MYS
36
(11) 28/01/2014 SELECTION FOR THE POST OF STAFF & WELFARE INSPECTOR IN PB 9300-34800+GP 4200 (35% QUOTA) OPEN TO ALL GR-C & GR-D EMPLOYEES
CPO, DRM/UBL 39
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(12) 30/01/2014 APPOINTMENT ON COMPASSIONATE GROUNDS
CPO, DRM/UBL, SBC & MYS
42
S No.
Balance Items Details of the subject Subject Pertains to Page
Number(13) 07/2/2014 REVISING THE CREW CHANGE OVER
POINT FROM GTL TO DMMCME, COM, DRM/SBC
43
(14) 09/2/2014 CREATION OF POSTS IN THE TICKET CHECKING CADRE TO COMMENSURATE THE WORKLOAD TO MAINTAIN NEW ASSETS
