JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES
FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANIZATIONS
ALL INDIA POSTAL EXTRA DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES UNION
NATIONAL UNION OF GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS
NEW DELHI
INDEFINITE STRIKE CALLED OFF
SETTLEMENT REACHED AFTER FIVE ROUND DISCUSSIONS WITH POSTAL BOARD
· NO CLOSURE OF L2 OFFICES IN RMS FOR THREE YEARS.
· POST OFFICES ONLY RELOCATION. NO MERGER.
· ON SOME ITEMS LIKE GDS ISSUES OTA REVISION ETC DISCUSSION WILL BE ARRABGD WITH MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS SHORTLY.
· OVERALL SETTLEMENT GOOD.
· READ THE MINUTES BELOW AND OFFER YOUR COMMENTS.
Minutes
of the meeting taken by Secretary (Posts) with Postal Joint Council of
Action (JCA) on 10.01.2012, 12.01.2012 & 13.01.2012 on the charter
of demands served with notice of indefinite strike with effect from
17.01.2012
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In
continuation of the meetings taken by respective Members of the Postal
Services Boards on 27.12.2011 with the Postal Joint Council of Action
(JCA) and to review the follow up action taken on various issues raised
in the charter of demands, Secretary (Posts) took a meeting on
10.01.2012 starting at 11.00 Hrs in Dak Bhawan. A list of officers and
officer bearers/members of JCA who attended the meeting may be seen at
Annexure-1. The meeting started with welcome address of Secretary
(Posts) and thereafter the issues raised in the charter of demands were
taken up and the gist of discussions held during the course of the
meeting is as follows.
1 (a) Mail Network Optimization Project
Attention
of the staff side was drawn to the relevant part of the minutes of the
meeting taken with JCA on 27.12.2011. Besides, with reference to the
concern expressed by the staff side in the matter of high percentage of
“Returned to Sender” (RTS) mail under Speed Post BNPL scheme, the staff
side was informed that the existing provisions of the IPO Act do not
confer any authority on the Department to charge from the customer in
RTS cases. However the new tool under the project has enabled the
Department realize the high instances of RTS mail and take up the issue
with such customers. It was also informed that in order to address the
problems relating to back routing of Speed Post, recently 21 new intra-
Circle hubs have been created.
With
respect to the proposed network redesign for the first class mail in
terms of L1 and L2 mail offices, the Chairperson informed that the
Project seeks to streamline core mail operations, expedite processing of
mail and increase mail and parcel traffic. The Chairperson assured that L2 mail offices will not be closed for the next three years.
L2 mail offices in metro cities (other than those in Delhi &
Kolkata where AMPCs are under installation), will not be closed for the
next two years. When AMPCs will be installed in these cities, the matter
relating to consolidation of mail offices will be discussed with the
staff Side. The staff side expressed its reservations about the proposed
implementation plan for First Class mail in terms of its impact on
closure of mail offices and transfer of staff. On the issue of change of
administrative jurisdiction over Speed Post Centres/Sorting Hubs, the
staff side was informed that instructions were issued to the circles
earlier in this regard. From the report received from 20 circles, it is
ascertained that 53 out of 87 Sorting Hubs are already functioning under
the administrative control of an RMS Division. Proposal for change in
administrative jurisdiction from Postal to RMS Division has been
received from MP circle in case of two Sorting Hubs, which will be
examined.
Minutes of the meeting dated 27.12.2011
Following issues were discussed in the meeting:
(i)
Member (O) as Chairman explained that we need to constantly develop
and improve our services. Staff side also supported and said that they
are not against modernization of the department.
(ii)
The Chairman agreed with the staff side that Heads of circles should
honour the decision taken at apex level. He reiterated that the
department doesn't want to close or change the public interface and
sorting will be done by RMS staff.
(iii)
Staff Side raised a number of issues of Maharashtra Circle. Since it
was not possible to discuss the issues related to only one circle, it
was decided to hold a separate meeting on the issues pertaining to
Maharashtra Circle, some time later.
(iv) The Staff side expressed their apprehension about the
implementation of network redesign for first class mail saying the L-2
mail offices will have very little mail to process and may lead to
closure of these offices in future. They also expressed their
apprehension that in urban areas and especially metro cities the merger
may lead to closure of RMS Divisions. It was explained to the staff side
that the Department would like to implement the new network design for
first class mail with further assurance that no L-2 mail office will be
closed till the completion of the MNOP Project. It was further assured
that no staff will be transferred from one city to another unless some
officials are themselves willing to move to bigger stations. It was also
assured to staff side that the merger of mail offices will be put on
hold in Mumbai and Chennai till the new sorting machines are in place.
(v) It was also informed that for the mail offices under the revised
network, the Department is going to train the officials of the RMS to
handle the new business . Training will also be given in areas of
investigation of frauds and monitoring of frauds. It was also assured
that in case the new network leads to any back routing of mail, the
Department would be open to reassess the arrangements based on the
volume of mail that is being back routed.
(vi)
The Staff side pointed out that the orders issued by the Directorate
vide No. 6-5/2011-D dated 20.10.2011 regarding the administrative
control over speed post centres/sorting Hubs have not been implemented
by the Circles.
(vii)The Chairman assured that Heads of Circles would be reminded to
submit their compliance report on Directorate O.M. dated 20.10.2011
within a week's time. The same will also be monitored through Video
Conference. It was decided to discuss this issue with Heads of Circles
in the VC scheduled to be held on 12.01.2012.
(viii)Instructions regarding putting in complete address of the
addressee in the system at the booking point have already been issued ,
but the same are not being followed in many circles. It was assured to
reiterate the instructions.
(ix) The Chairman agreed for providing department transportation for
the staff deployed at AMPC, Delhi to and from Dhaula Kuan. Suitable
instructions have already been issued. to CPMG Delhi Circle.
1 (b) Closure/merger of Post offices
The
staff side drew attention of the Chairperson to the variance that
existed between what was minuted as a result of discussions held in
June/July 2011 and what has been circulated amongst the Heads of Circle
vide letter No. 40-6/2011-PLG(Pt.) dated 25.08.2011. The Contention of
the staff side was that merger of a post office with another post office
actually tantamount to closure of Post office to which they cannot
agree. The matter regarding rationalization of Postal network was
discussed. Staff side agreed that post offices may be shifted in cases
of litigation and poor condition of buildings. Staff side also agreed
that closure of post office should be accompanied by simultaneous
relocation of the same to other areas. However, the staff side stated
that there should not be temporary merger of Post offices. The matter
was discussed and it was agreed that there was a need for
rationalization of postal network instead of resorting to temporary
merger of post offices, Circles will identify areas where new post
offices are required and would also identify post offices that do not
meet the norms and do not have sufficient work. Circles will submit a
report to the Directorate for examination.
2(a) Grant of Central Civil Servants status to Gramin Dak Sevaks
Attention
of the staff side was drawn to relevant portion of the minutes of the
meeting held on 27.12.2011. In the matter of scrapping the new
recruitment rules for promotion of Postmen, the staff side was explained
the view point of Department of Personnel and Training regarding
prescribing some minimum quota of direct recruitment element, all
recruitments to be made at the level of either MTS or Postmen, and was
asked to give suggestions in the light of the above for further
consideration by the Department.
2(a) Grant of Central Government Civil Service Status to Gramin Dak Sevaks
Minutes dated 27.12.2011
The
staff side was apprised of the background of instruction of EDA/GDS
system in the Department of Posts, especially in the context of their
conditions of engagement which are totally different from regular
Government employees. Special mention was made about their part time
nature of work and the additional source of income which were the basic
conditions for their engagement. While commending the role of Garmin Dak
Sevaks in the functioning of Department of Posts, Member (Personnel) as
Chairperson of the committee explained to the staff side the
improvements which have taken place in their engagement conditions over
the years.
Minutes dated 10.01.2012
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(b) In the matter of enhancement of bonus ceiling Gramin Dak Sevaks to
Rs.3500/- the staff side was apprised of the position as reflected in
the minutes of the meeting held on 27.12.2011. It was further made clear
that as per decision taken in the meeting held with the staff side
earlier, the matter was examined in consultation with Integrated Finance
Wing where it failed to find favour.
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(c) The issue of withdrawal of upward change in norms for cash handling
etc. was decided to be relooked into, as per minutes of the meeting
held on 27.12.2011. Further the issue of stopping reduction of TRCA in
case of reduction of work load will be reviewed in the light of decision
taken on the issue of norms for cash handling.
Note: - Minutes dated 27.12.2011
2(e) Withdrawal of tightened norms for cash handling
The Chairperson agreed to have a relook into the matter.
(NB: The basic issues such as Civil servant status, Bonus etc. will be further discussed in the Minister’s meeting)
2 (d) Compassionate appointment of GDS
The
System of awarding marks for making compassionate appointment in case
of GDS will be examined in the light of the proposal given by the staff
side.
2 (c) Filling up of GDs Mailmen posts in RMS
As
recorded in the minutes of the meeting held on 27.12.2011 the
feasibility of redeployment of mail men posts in new areas eg.
Employment in IAP areas will be examined.
The Staff side desired the following issues to be examined:
(a) supply of chappal (b) repairs/replacement of fans (c) review of cash conveyance allowance. It was agreed to look into these.
3. Revision of wages of casual labourers
The
staff side was apprised that a committee had been constituted under the
Chairpersonship of CPMG Assam Circle to look into the issues pertaining
to casual labourers and it is likely to submit its report shortly. The
staff side was advised to give additional inputs, if any, to the
Committee which would be taken into account while finalizing the
recommendations.
4. Revision of OTA rates
As
recorded in the minutes of the meeting held on 27.12.2011, it was
decided to examine the proposal keeping in view the OTA rates that are
being observed in the Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Defence. The
operational requirements of the Department were highlighted by the staff
side which were duly appreciated during the discussions. In the matter
of punishment of officials due to non performance of OTA duty, earlier
instructions of the Department were reiterated on 09.01.2012 and the
staff side was supplied a copy of it.
5. Implementation of assurance made on 12.07.2011
The following issues were discussed in the meeting:
(a) Counting of special pay to PO and RMS accountants by implementation of judgment of High Court of Karnataka.
The
judgment of High Court of Karnataka in the matter of treating special
allowance for fixation of pay etc. was quoted by the staff side with a
request not to file an SLP in the matter particularly when the Ministry
of Law and Justice opined against it. The staff side was informed on the
action taken in the matter in the form of calling for relevant
information from the circles to be examined in consultation with the
Integrated Finance wing.
(b) Restriction on tenure posting in single/double handed Post offices.
The Staff side was informed that an order relaxing the restriction in the matter referred to above is under issue.
(c) Grant of Special allowance to unqualified Accountants.
It was informed that instructions already exist on the subject which would be got reiterated.
(d) Protection of pay of defunct PO and RMS Accountants
The
Staff side requested to extension of benefits as decided in the case of
Natha Singh, Punjab Circle. It was agreed to circulate the
clarification given to Punjab Circle to the remaining circles also.
(e) Discontinue the fidelity Bond to SPM/Treasurers
The matter will be looked into.
(f) Arbitrary and forcible allotment of staff quarter
The
view point of the staff side was well taken. It was informed that the
information regarding vacant staff quarters lying in various circles had
been called for in the light of which policy guidelines will be
formulated covering inter alia forcible allotment of quarter including
post attached quarters especially where such post attached quarters is
outside the premises of the post office building, as pointed out by the
staff side.
(g) Non supply of balance statement every year to officials covered under NPS.
The
contention of the staff side was that the issuing of the balance
statement to officials covered under New Pension Scheme was not being
attended to with the result that they are not aware of details of their
credits etc. The staff side also mentioned that in the earlier meeting,
the Department made a commitment to start issuing balance sheet by
31.03.2011. In this context, the staff side was apprised of the issue of
password to the members of the scheme which would be enable them to
approach the main server for this purpose. Further instructions will
also be issued for issue of balance statements to all members of the
scheme.
(h) Enhancement of financial powers LSG, HSG II and HSG I
The matter is under examination.
(i) Recovery of over payment on account fixation of pay, and allowances to Postmen/bonus to GDSs
The
view point of staff side was that recovery should not be made from the
salary of APM Accounts/Accountants due to over payment made to Postmen
in the process of implementation of Fifth Pay Commission
recommendations. The Staff side however contended that the Department
should have filed an SLP against the judgment of High Court to avoid
making recoveries from the salary of APM Accounts/Accountants. Stressing
on the point of making recoveries from Postmen’s salary who got over
paid, it was stated that in case it was not possible, the excess paid
amount should be got written off.
The
Staff side apprised the Secretary that huge amounts are being recovered
from Accountants/APM Accounts and, therefore, requested her to decide
the cases from humanitarian angle. Secretary assured that the matter
will be examined in Directorate.
(j) Honorarium for invigilators engaged in Departmental Examinations
The matter is already under process for considering enhancing the honorarium.
(k) Allowing the physically handicapped candidates for appearing in IPOs examinations
The
Staff side was informed that the matter has been taken up with the
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment the nodal Ministry for the
purpose. All information required by the nodal Ministry has been
supplied and the matter is being favourably considered.
(l)
Grant of cash handling allowance to PO Treasurers at par with Cashiers
and the grant of allowance to all irrespective of their position in MACP
The
matter regarding bringing Treasurers at par with Cashiers will be
examined. As regards payment of cash allowance to Treasurers
irrespective of benefit extended under MACP, the issue has been the
subject matter of a Committee appointed for examination of various
allowances in the Department and report of the committee is under
examination.
(m) Holding of Department council (JCM) meetings.
The
staff side was assured of holding of timely Departmental Council (JCM)
and periodical meetings. It was decided that the meetings would be held
regularly beginning from February 2012. The Staff side made a
suggestions for having a standing committee meeting before holding of
the Departmental Council meeting and the suggestion was agreed to. The
meeting of the standing committee will be held prior to the Department
Council meeting (JCM).
6. Immediate finalization of cadre restructuring
As
recorded in the minutes of the meeting held on 27.12.2011 the proposal
is under consideration of a Committee under the Chairmanship of DDG (P).
The staff side expressed their concern about undue delay in
finalization of the proposal on which the Chairperson desired finalization of this process by 31st March 2012. It was assured that the time lines would be adhered to.
As regard restructuring of Postal Accounts officials, it was informed
that the proposal was cleared by JS&FA and stands referred to
Secretary (Posts). It was also decided to have separate committee under
the Charipersonship of Ms. Sandhya Rani, PMG (BD), Andhra Pradesh Circle
with Director (MV) as the other official member and S/Shri Giriraj
Singh and D. Theagarajan as staff side members, to consider cadre
restructuring of MMS Staff. The Committee will submit its report within
three months from the date of formation.
7. Decentralisation of PLI/RPLI
The
staff side was explained in detail about the competition being faced by
the Department in the field of PLI/RPLI and the benefits to be derived
by decentralizing the functions. The staff side expressed apprehension
about relocation of staff due to the process of decentralization. Member
(PLI) explained as to how the role of DPLI was going to be redefined by
making the job more productive and the fact that job description for
each category of staff had been worked out and the staff of PLI will
play an important role in increasing the business and providing after
sale service. The request of the staff side to permit the
Circle/Regional Office branch of PLI to accept, process and service the
policies relating to their Headquarter cities where they were located
was accepted to.
The
issue relating to payment of incentive though not discussed in the
meeting will be examined by CGM PLI as it form a part of Charter of
Demands.
8. Filling up of all vacant posts including GDS posts.
The
Staff side was informed of the mass scale recruitment of regular
employees made in the year 2010-11. The staff side was further apprised
of the suitable instructions regarding filling up of GDS Posts issued by
the Department vide letter No. 17-103/2007-GDS dated 17.02.2011. The
instructions were reiterated vide letter of even number dated
06.01.2012. in regard to the proposal of the staff side to redeploy of
2/3 posts for the period up to 2008 kept in skeleton, it was informed
that the posts were decided to be abolished by an Inter Ministerial
Committee and hence it was not possible to redeploy the same.
9.
Ensure 100% filling up LSG, HSG – 2, HSG -1 promotional posts before
implementation of Post Masters cadre. Eligibility of Post Masters cadre
official for appearing in IPOs/PSS Group ‘B’ examination as also the
accounts line officials.
The
staff side was explained of the difficulty in filling up of HSG I posts
on regular basis due to non finalization of revised rules of
recruitment. It was also assured that the matter will be taken up with
UPSC, to finalise the same on priority. As regards, filling up of LSG
& HSG-II Posts, the staff side was apprised that the instructions
were issued to all the circles to fill up vacant posts. This was
subsequently followed up by a DO reminder from Member (Personnel) also.
As regards, eligibility of officials for Postmaster cadre to appear in
the IPs/PSS Group ‘B’ examination, it was decided to reexamine the
issue. The eligibility of POs/RMS accounts officials for opting for Post
Master cadre will also be considered.
10. Creation of a separate cadre for System Administrators
The
issue is a part of the subject matter being considered by Cadre
Restructuring Committee. The staff side explained in details the nature
of duties of System Administrators which inter alia include acting as a
trainer and demanded for grant of travel allowance as per SR 25 and Road
Mileage in the event of their moving out of station. The Committee has
given its recommendations. Appropriate orders will be issued shortly.
11 (a) Combination of beats/double duty, stop harassment of staff by insisting on 100% delivery under Project Arrow etc.
As
a follow up of the minutes recorded for the meeting of 27.12.2011, the
composition of the committee which was appointed to consider issues
relating to Postmen was revised and an order to this effect was issued
on 09.01.2012. The Committee has been given one month time to submit
its recommendations.
The Staff side expressed their concern about supply of good quality uniforms and other kit items.
The following decision were taken in this regard:
(a) A
proposal will be sent to the Department of Personnel & Training to
revise the rates of uniforms, kit items etc. which were fixed in the
year 2002.
(b) A
clarification will be sought from the DOP&T on the rate of trouser
cloth fixed at Rs. 86 per meter and then linking it up with the
DGS&D rate contract.
(c) Replacement of umbrella with rain coat for Postmen appeared to be justified and will be taken up with DO P&T.
12.
Fixing norms for newly assigned works of Multi Tasking Scheme (MTS).
Allow to decline Postmen promotion for MTS under seniority quota without
loosing MACP promotion:
The
duties to be performed by MTS have been clearly defined by the
Department. The issue of allowing MTS to decline promotion to Postmen
cadre under seniority quota without loosing MACP promotion will be
looked into.
13. Grant of promotion to Drivers/Artisans at par with Railways/Defence.
The
view point of the staff side was that MMS Drivers are plying heavy
vehicles with more onerous responsibilities that staff car drivers and
therefore they should be compared with drivers of the transport
departments. The Chairperson agreed to examine the issue in details
keeping in view the practice followed in Ministry of Railways and
Defence, State transport or any other Government department where
drivers have to drive similar vehicles.
As
regards artisans, the staff side was apprised of the sincere efforts
already made by the department in consultation with Ministry of Finance.
The proposal did not find favour on the grounds that the cadre of
charge hand stands merged with that of Artisan Grade-I. However, it was
agreed to have a further relook into the issue.
14. Declare SBCO staff as divisional cadre and stop harassment under Contributory factors.
The
existing system of transfer of SBCO staff for rotational transfer
within the cluster of divisions will be reiterated. In exceptional
circumstances Director HQrs., in consultation with AO/ICO (SB) may
consider movement of officials outside the cluster. As regards the issue
of recovery under contributory negligence factors the proposal of the
staff side will be examined.
15. Filling up of Civil Wing Posts
CE
(Civil) was asked by the Chairperson to initiate urgent action to fill
up all vacant posts. The staff side raised question of lapse of a number
of posts due to these remaining vacant for more one year. CE (Civil)
informed that the proposal for revival of all those posts was referred
to DDG (Establishment).
As regards creation of new offices of Civil Wing the staff side was informed that it would not be feasible.
The
demand for transfer of existing staff within jurisdiction of the Postal
circle, the staff side was informed that there were very limited number
of posts in Civil Wing and even out of these around 40% posts were
lying vacant and, therefore, it was not feasible to examine the
proposal. However the position will be reviewed when all the
administrative posts in the Civil Wing are filled up. The staff side
brought to the notice of the Chairperson the need for restructuring of
Civil Wing cadres and finalization of the pending rules of recruitment.
It was agreed to pursue the same on priority.
16. Functioning of Postal Accounts offices
It
was explained to the staff side that DAP offices in Guwahati and
Shillong, have been established. The question of providing facilities
for the staff Raipur will be looked into by DDG (PAF). As regard
Uttarakhand and Jharkhand, the proposal will be examined after
introduction of technology.
The
question of grant of Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted status to Senior
Accountants will be considered as per the decision made by the other
organized accounts cadres.
It
was agreed to take action on priority for filling up of accounts posts
in Postal Accounts Wing. The question of discrimination in promotion
against the MTS officials to the cadre of LDCs after 2006 including the
seniors in the Sorting cadre will be examined. The staff side was also
apprised that at present there is no proposal to decentralize the Postal
Accounts.
17. Counting of past service as RTPs for promotion and MACP
In the light of the Supreme Court judgment on the subject, there is no scope for further examination of the proposal.
18. Implementation of apex court judgement in case of Relaxed Rules of Recruitment (RRR) candidates.
The
judgment of the apex court has been implemented in letter and spirit
which clearly state that this should not be treated as precedent for the
purpose of any other case or cases. In view of the above there is no
further scope of re-examining the matter.
19. Stop victimizing under contributory negligence factor.
The
Chairperson explained to the staff side that it would not be possible
to issue any sweeping order in the matter as each case needs to be
decided on its merits and the competent authority while disposing of the
matter does take into account all the relevant factors including
involvement of the official and the appellate channels are available.
20. Stop discrimination towards PO & RMS Accounts Cadre.
It was decided to refer the matter to the committee constituted for cadre restructuring for examination.
21. Enhancement of LR strength
It was not found possible to enhance the LR strength as demanded by the staff side.
22. Ensure prompt grant of Child Care Leave
Suitable instructions in this regard already stand issued.
23. Review of MACP clarificatory order and rectify the issues like non-drawal of special allowance etc.
The
issue was referred to the Committee constituted on allowances. The
committee has submitted its report which is under consideration in the
Department. It was agreed to issue the following clarifications:
(a) Grant of MACP will not be deferred on the ground of contemplated disciplinary/vigilance proceedings.
(b) Instructions on review of ACRs/APARs by screening committees will be reiterated.
(c) Recovery ordered by DAP in AP and West Bengal Circles in the matter of pay fixation on MACP in case of MTS is being looked into.
(d) Cases
relating to declining promotion prior to issue of MACP order (prior to
2009) would be examined and appropriate orders issued.
24. Drop FR 17-A etc.
The
staff side was apprised of liquidation of arrears in the matter of Rule
9 (Pension Rules) disciplinary cases with further clarifications that
all out efforts are being made to clear the pendency. As regards
imposing of FR 17A, the staff side was explained that the Department’s
instructions on the subject provide for involving the said provisions
only in case of incitement, violence etc. the instructions were
reiterated on 09.01.2012.
25. Legitimate right to avail holidays etc.
The
staff side expressed their serious concern about deputing of officials
at odd hours in the name of organizing melas etc. Instances were brought
to the notice when officials were called as late as 8 to 9 pm and
1.30AM for holding meetings/melas etc. Special mention was made by the
staff side about Karnataka Circle. It was agreed to call for a report
from the Karnataka Circle based on which suitable action will be taken.
In view of the detailed discussions held and decisions taken, the staff side was requested to call off the proposed strike.
The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.
2. Modification in Minutes – Sought for
We
have pointed out that some assurances given during discussion is
omitted in the minutes. Secretary, Department of Posts, agreed to
include agreed items and a revised minutes will be issued on 16.12.2012.
Staff side sought following additions/alterations/modification in the
minutes.
Item 1 (a) - Mail Network Optimisation Project
1. L2
mail offices in metro cities (other than those in Delhi & Kolkata
where AMPCs are under installation) will not be closed for next three
years. (In the minutes it is wrongly shown as two years. Regarding L2
offices it is correctly shown as three years in the minutes)
2. It was further assured that requirement of more L1 offices will be considered.
3. The
staff side expressed its reservations about the proposed implementation
plan for first class mail and also the installation of AMPCs in terms
of its impact on closure of mail offices and transfer of staff due to
declining mail traffic in future. It is assured that a review will be
undertaken after two years.
4. Regarding
transfer of administrative jurisdiction for speed posts hubs to RMS
superintendents, it is agreed to decide the cases of other circles also
expeditiously.
5. It is assured that Postal Assistants will not be drafted for sorting work and only RMS staff will do the sorting work.
Item 1 (b) - Closure/merger of Post offices
1. The words – “and poor conditions of buildings” – should be deleted.
2. The words – “there was a need for rationalization of Postal network” – should be deleted.
Item 1 (c) – Fixing norms for CRC, EPP and Logistics
The following may be added in the minutes “Norms for CRC, EPP and Logistics will be examined separately.’
Item 2 (a) – Grant of Civil Servants status to Gramin Dak Sevaks
Item 2 (b) – The following may be added Bonus – “However another attempt will be made to send the case for approval of Finance.”
Item 2 (c) – The staff side desired the following issues to be examined.
(d) – Providing norms for new work like RPLI etc.
3. Revision of wages of casual labourer
The
staff side expressed its concern over the inordinate delay in payment
of revised minimum wages w.e.f. 1.1.2006. It is assured that a decision
in this regard will be taken shortly.
4. Revision of OTA rates
Regarding waival recovery of OTA already paid, it is agreed to re-examine the issue.
5. Implementation of assurance made on 12.07.2011 (m) Holding of Departmental Council JCM meetings.
It
was agreed that a DO letter from Member (P) will be sent to all Circle
Heads to ensure prompt holding of JCM Regional Council meetings and
other periodical meetings such as Four-monthly, bi-monthly and monthly
meetings at Divisional level.
7. Decentralisation of PLI/RPLI
The
issues relating to payment of incentive instead of honorarium to the
Divisional office staff will be examined by CGM PLI. It was assured that
all the officials deputed to CO/RO for PLI/RPLI work will be
repatriated to their parent divisions immediately.
9. Ensure 100% filling up of LSG, HSG-II, HSG-I promotional posts.
About
the eligibility of Postmaster cadre officials for officiating in HSG-I
vacancies, it was agreed to issue necessary clarifications.
10. Creation of separate cadre for System Administrators
Add
the words – “and also trainers allowance”. Add – “Revival of the three
DDG committee for deciding the nature of duties and responsibilities etc
will be done.’
11. (a) Combination of beats/double duty, stop harassment of staff by insisting 100% delivery under project arrow etc.
1. Next sitting of the Postmen Committee will be held on 16.01.2012 at 3 PM.
2. It
is agreed that a DO letter will be sent by Member (P) to all Circle
Heads to fill up all vacant posts of sorting postmen, cash overseer,
mail overseer and Head Postman.
3. Instructions will be issued to all Circle heads for timely payment of speed post incentive to Postmen staff.
4. Till
the Postmen committee finalises it report and decision thereon is taken
by the Department, no abolition or redeployment of Postmen posts will
be done. Status quo will be maintained.
13. Grant of promotion to Drivers/Artisians at par with Railways/Defence
After “However it was agreed to have a further relook in the issue”
Add – “Within three months”.
14. Declare SBCO staff as Divisional cadre and stop harassment under contributory factors
After – “As regards the issue of recovery under contributory negligence factors”.
Add
– “Such as SB minus balance etc. the proposal of the staff side will be
examined with due consideration of the man-power shortage factor.”
15. Filling up of civil wing posts
Minutes of the separate meeting held with CE on 12.01.2012 will be supplied to the staff side.
19. Stop victimizing under contributory negligence factor
However the earlier orders on the subject will be reitereated.
20. Stop discrimination towards PO & RMS Accountants cadre
The
issue of redistribution of LSG/HSG II posts and counting the date of
passing the Accountant examination for seniority for promotion will be
considered.
21. Enhancement of LR Strength
Add
– “as per DO P&T instructions on the subject. The staff side
pointed out that the existing 10% LR posts are remaining vacant in the
Postmen/MTS cadre in many Divisions. It is agreed to issue instructions
to all Circle heads to ensure filling up of all vacant LR Post.
22. Ensure prompt grant of Child Care Leave
It was agreed to issue further instructions to all concerned.
24. Drop FR 17-A etc.
Specific instructions will be issued to Chief PMG Maharashtra Circle and Tamilnadu Circle in this regard.
25. Legitimate right to avail holidays etc.
Earlier Directorate orders on this subject has been reiterated to implement it in letter and spirit.
3. Orders issued on Strike Demands
Please click below for downloading the original orders
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