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Monday, January 31, 2011

ACTION TO BE TAKEN TO FILL UP THE VACANCIES ON THE BASIS OF LATEST RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF POSTMAN AND MAIL GUARD.

D.G. Posts No. 44-2/2011-SPB-I dated 27th January,2011.

I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Recruitment Rules for the post of Postman and Mail Guard dated 16thDecember, 2010 gazette notified on 20th December, 2010.It may be observed that the notified Recruitment Rules provide to fill up the vacancies as under(For full text please refer to the recruitment Rules)
Postman:
i.(a) 25% by promotion by Selection-cum-seniority of Multi Tasking Staff.,
(b) 25% on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination by promotion from amongst Multi Tasking Staff failing which by direct recruitment.
(c) 25% by direct recruitment on the basis of Competitive Examination limited to Gramin Dak Sevaks failing which by direct recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevaks (without any examination on the basis of their seniority subject to their meeting the prescribed requirements).
(d) 25% by direct recruitment from open market.
Mail Guard:
a) 25% by promotion by Selection-cum-seniority of Multi Tasking Staff of the recruiting Division.
b) 25% on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination by promotion from amongst Multi Tasking Staff of the recruiting Division ,failing which by direct recruitment
(c) 25% by direct recruitment on the basis of Competitive Examination limited to Gramin Dak Sevaks failing which by direct recruitment of Gramin Dak Sevaks (without any examination on the basis of their seniority subject to their meeting the prescribed requirements).
(d) 25% by direct recruitment from open market.with matriculation as mnimum educational qualification.
2. It is presumed that the Circles have already filled up the vacancies of Postman and Mail Guard up to the year 2010. The Circles may intimate the number of vacancies pertaining to the year 2010 in the said cadres filled up by them. The number of vacancies of the years 2005,2006,2007 and 2008 cleared under ADRP and all the vacancies of the years 2009 & 2010 if any, not yet filled up by any Circle may be communicated to the Directorate along with the reasons for the same and the date by which those vacancies would be filled up. The information in this regard may be furnished latest by 7th February, 2011.
3. In order to initiate action to fill up the vacancies of the years 2011 the Circles may work out the firm anticipated vacancies which would fall under various modes of filling up as provided in the Recruitment Rules. Wherever applicable the vacancies may be assessed Division/Unit wise. The direct recruitment vacancies not cleared under Annual Direct Recruitment Plans of the years 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 should be taken into consideration while assessing the vacancies.
4. The consolidated number of vacancies so assessed by them for whole Circle may be furnished to the Directorate by 1stMarch ,2011 positively in the enclosed proforma.
5. Once the Circles complete the process of identification of vacancies to be filled up by various modes they may proceed further to fill up the following vacancies.
(a) Postman:
25% by promotion by selection-cum-seniority of Multi Tasking Staff..
(b) Mail Guard:
25% by promotion by selection-cum-seniority of Multi Tasking Staff..
6. The Circles are requested to process the above said appointment in such time-frame so that the appointment orders are issued by 29th March, 2011.
7. As regard the vacancies to be filled up by Departmental examination and direct recruitment the Directorate is in the process of finalizing the syllabus and scheme for examination. The same will be conveyed to the Circles shortly to enable them to fill up those posts also.
7. Receipt of this letter may be acknowledged


Action to be taken to fill up the vacancies on the basis of latest
Recruitment Rules for the post of Multi Tasking Staff
.

D.G. Posts No.45-2/2011-SPB-I dated 27th January,2011.

I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Recruitment Rules for the post of Multi Tasking Staff dated 16th December, 2010 gazette notified on 20th December, 2010.It may be observed that the notified Recruitment Rules provide to fill up the vacancies as under(For full text please refer to the recruitment Rules)
Vacancies in Circle and Administrative Offices:
i.(a) 25% by appointment of Casual Labourers confirmed with temporary status on the basis of Selection-cum-seniority failing which by,
(b) Appointment of existing Casual Labourers engaged on or before1.9.1993 working,for full hours viz.8 hours, on the basis of selection-cum-seniority failing which by,
(c) Appointment of existing part-time Casual Labourers, engaged on or before 1.9.1993,on the basis of selection-cum-seniority failing which by,
(d) Direct recruitment as per the scheme circulated by the Department of Posts from time to time.
ii. 75% by direct recruitment as per the scheme circulated by the Department of Posts from time to time.
Vacancies in Subordinate Offices:
i) 50% by direct recruitment from amongst Gramin Dak Sevaks of the recruiting Division or Unit, on the basis of Selection-cum-seniority.
ii) (a) 25% by direct recruitment on the basis of Competitive Examination restricted to the Gramin Dak Sevaks of the Division or Unit falling which by,
(b) Appointment of Casual Labourers engaged on or before 01.09.1993, working for full hours viz. 8 hours a day, on the basis of selection-cum-seniority failing which by,
(c) Appointment of Casual Labourers conferred with temporary status in the neighbouring Division or unit on the basis of selection-cum-seniority failing which by,
(d) Appointment of Casual Labourers engaged on or before1.9.1993,working for full hours viz 8 hours,of the neighbouring Division or unit on the basis of selection-cum-seniority failing which by,
(e) Appointment of Part-time Casual Labourers engaged on or before 1.9.1993, of the recruiting Division or unit on he basis of selection-cum-seniority failing which by,
(f) Direct recruitment from amongst Gramin Dak Sevaks on the basis of their seniority in the Division or unit.
Failing (i), (ii) and (iii) above by direct recruitment from open market.
2. In order to initiate action to fill up the vacancies of the years 2009 and 2010 the Circles may work out the vacancies falling under various modes of filling up as provided in the Recruitment Rules. Wherever applicable the vacancies may be assessed Division/Unit wise. The direct recruitment vacancies of the erstwhile Group 'D' not cleared under Annual Direct Recruitment Plans of the years 2005,2006, 2007 and 2008 should be taken into consideration while assessing the vacancies.
3. The vacancies so assessed my please be furnished to the Directorate by 10th February, 2011 positively in the enclosed proforma.
4. Once the Circles complete the process of identification of vacancies to be filled up by various modes they may proceed further to fill up the following vacancies.
(a) Vacancies in Circles and Administrative Offices:
25% of vacancies to be filled up by appointment of Casual Labourers.
(b) Vacancies in Subordinate Offices:
i) 50% of vacancies to be filled up by direct recruitment from amongst Gramin Dak Sevaks of the recruiting Division or Unit, on he basis of Selection-cum-seniority.
ii) 25% of vacancies to be filled up by appointment of Casual Labourers.
5. The Circles are requested to process the above said appointment in such time-frame so that the appointment orders are issued by 29th March,2011.
6. As regard the vacancies to be filled up by Departmental examination and direct recruitment the Directorate is in the process of finalizing the syllabus and scheme for examination. The same will be conveyed to the Circles shortly to enable them to fill up those posts also.
7. Receipt of this letter may be acknowledged.--

Friday, January 28, 2011

Recruitment Rules of Postman/Mail Guard & M.T.S released .

RECRUITMENT RULES FOR POSTMAN AND MAIL GUARD

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LATEST Recruitment Rules for M.T.S.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011


CONFEDERATION CIRCULAR NO;2/2011 DATED: 24TH JAN. 2011.


Dear Comrades,

In our last Circular letter issued after the National Council meeting at Mumbai we had emphasized the need for mobilizing our members for the Workers march to Parliament programme slated for 23rd Feb 2011. It is necessary that Confederation's name and honour are projected in a befitting manner in the assembly of workers on the 23rd Feb. We have given quota for each State Committee and expect them to overfulfill the said quota to make our participation in the programme impressive We request the State secretaries to bestow their personal attention to this aspect.

The affiliates are requested to kindly get in touch with their State/Circle leaders to take this programme with all seriousness and make it a grand success by enlisting large participation of members. The CHQ has made arrangements for far outstation comrades for stay on 22nd and 23rd Feb. at Delhi. Comrades may be advised to carry warm clothes as the climate in Delhi may be cold at that point of time.

All organisations are requested to carry their flags and banners and if possible placard depicting the demands. The names of the leaders of the groups from each State and affiliate may be intimated to the Confederation CHQ. Confederation has prepared badges which will be distributed to the participants on the day of the rally. Kindly intimate the cell phone numbers of the group leaders and the following cell phone numbers of the CHQ Sectt. Members may be given to them.

K.K.N. Kutty 98110 48303
S.K. Vyas 98682 44035
M.S. Raja 98681 45667
Giriraraj Singh 98188 01178
Brighu Bhattacharya 98685 20926

The State Committees may organize Gate meetings in front of all offices to bring to the notice of the members the demands on which the March to Parliament is organized. In this connection, please refer to the confederation website for the campaign material.

We once again remind the Secretariat members and the Secretaries of the State Committees that a meeting of the CHQ Sectt. Along with the State Committee Secretaries will be held on the 24th Feb, 2011 at A/2/95 Rajouri Garden, New Delhi at 11.00AM.

We also take this opportunity to request the leaders of the affiliated organistions to kindly send the intimation to the reception committee at Kolkata of the names of the women comrades being deployed to attend the National Women Convention of CGEs at Kolkata on 7th and 8th and their journey details with a copy of the letter being endorsed to the CHQ.

With greetings and requesting once again to do the utmost to mobilise our members for the WORKERS MARCH TO PARLIAMENT on 23rd Feb. 2011,
Yours fraternally,
Sd/-
K.K.N. Kutty
Secretary General--

REGULATION OF JOURNEYS BY PRIVATE AIRLINES WHILE AVAILING LEAVE TRAVEL CONCESSION –REG.



No.20.01/2011-PAP
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORTMATION TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
(EASTABLISHMENT DIVISION)
DAK BHAWAN, SANSAD MARG, NEW DELHI-110 016

THE 19TH JANUARY, 2011.


SUBJECT: REGULATION OF JOURNEYS BY PRIVATE AIRLINES WHILE AVAILING LEAVE TRAVEL CONCESSION –REG.

Sir,
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Personnel and Training, New Delhi, O.M. No.31011/2/2006-Estt.(A) dated 11thMarch,2011 ,on the subject cited above , for kind information and further necessary action.

Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(Manohar lal)
Section Officer (PAP)
PH: 011-2303 6268

COPY OF THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS, DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING, NEW DELHI, O.M. NO.31011/2/2006-ESTT. (A) DATED 11TH MARCH,2011 ON THE ABOVE SUBJECT.


OFFICE MEMORANDUM


The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Expenditure O.M. No.19024/1/2009-E.IV dated 13.7.2009 and this Department's O.M.No.31011/2/2006-Estt.(A) dated 27.7.2009 regarding journeys by air while availing Leave Travel Concession (LTC), stipulating that in all cases of air travel (including LTC) both domestic and international where the Government of India bears the cost of air passage , the official concerned may travel by Air India only.

2. It is clarified that restriction of travel by Air India only need not apply to non-entitled officers who travel by Air and claim LTC reimbursement by entitled class of rail .

3. The above orders will; be applicable with effect from the date of issue of this Office Memorandum .Past cases settled will net be re-opened.
4. This issues in consultation with Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their I.D.No. 19024/1/2009-E.IV dated 9.3.2010.

Sd/-
(P. Prabhakaran)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Monday, January 24, 2011

CRUSADER TO GRAMIN DAK SEWAKS

A Complete Manual of GDS Rulings
A Weapon in the Hands of Leaders and workers

The 410 Pages Book “Crusader to Gramin Dak Sewaks” jointly published by National Federation of Postal Employees (NFPE) and All India Postal Employees Union, Group ‘C” (CHQ) and compiled and edited by Com. K. V. Sridharan, General Secretary, AIPEU Group ‘C’ (CHQ) is an excellent and complete manual of GDS rulings. All the orders relating to GDS issued by the Department of Posts upto 31.12.2010 are included in the book. Headings and sub-headings of each Chapter with page number is given as index for easy and ready reference. It is most authoritative than any other book on GDS available. The memo number and date of each ruling is given. No such exhaustive compilation on GDS is available now.
Without having a thorough and perfect knowledge of rulings on GDS, Branch/Divisional/Circle/All India office bearers and activists of NFPE Unions cannot perform as real leaders of the most downtrodden section of the Postal Employees. Further without knowing the rules which governs one’s wages and service conditions, no GDS can safeguard his/her rights and privileges. This books serves not only as a reference book in the day to day functioning but also as a real weapon in the hands of union activists and Gramin Dak Sewaks. EVERYBODY SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF IT.
Cost of a single copy is only Rs.120/- (Rs. One Hundred Twenty Only) (Plus Postage)
NFPE recommends every Postal Employee including Officers to Gramin Dak Sewaks, to have a copy of it. Copies can be had from: General Secretary, AIPEU Group ‘C’ (CHQ), 2151/1 New Patel Nagar, Dada Ghosh Bhawan, New Delhi – 110008.
(M. Krishnan)
Secretary General,
NFPE


NFPE CIRCULAR


PF. No. 01(e)/02/2011 Dated: 21th January, 2011

To

All General Secretaries, CHQ Office Bearers
Circle Secretaries of all affiliated Unions

Dear Comrades,

Federal Secretariat Meeting of NFPE was held at New Flat of P-IV Union, No. 306, Vindhyachal Apartment Kaushambi, Ghaziabad on 20.01.2011.

The flat was inaugurated by Com. M. Krishnan , Secretary General and ceremony of Grah Pravesh was also organized by Com.I.S.Dabas , General Secretary P-IV union with traditional customs .On this occasion Comrades K.V. Sridharan, G/S P-3, Giri Raj Singh, G/S R-3 , P.Suresh G/S R-4 , R.N. Parashar, ASG NFPE ,Virendra Tiwari Dy. G/S, SBCO Association, Balwinder Singh, Treasurer P-3 , Mahabir Singh Treasurer P-4 , Raj Kumar , Treasurer ,NFPE , K K Sharma , V/P NFPE and Circle President R-4 Delhi Circle, Harender Singh ,Circle Secretary , R-4 , Delhi Circle , Jagdish Prasad, Treasurer R-3(CHQ) and many other Comrades of NFPE Unions of Delhi Circle were present.

The Flat was named as "Com. K. Adinarayana Bhawan" in memory of our great lamented leader Com. Adi. Similarly R-3 Union has also agreed to name their Flat at Shivalik Appartment, Kaushambi, Ghaziabad also as "Com.N.J. Iyer Bhawan" .

Federal Secretariat meeting was presided by Com.K.K. Sharma, Vice President, NFPE. All General Secretaries and Office Bearers present at Delhi participated in the meeting .The following decisions were taken:

1(a) All India Study Camp at Thekkedy (Kerala) on 13th, 14th 15thFebruary, 2011.
It was decided that All India Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries of affiliated unions shall participate in the camp.

Hon`ble M.P .Shri P. Rajiv , Parliamentary Standing Committee ,Member ,Ministry of Communications & IT will inaugurate the Camp. Member (P) Postal Services Board Shri P.K. Gopinath and CPMG Kerala Ms. Shoba Koshi have given their consent to grace the occasion by attending the Seminar on the subject " Future of India Post- Challenges & opportunities " .

Subject wise classes will be taken by the senior leaders as follows:

(1) History of Postal Trade Union Movement and present day task.
Com. M. Krishnan , Secretary General NFPE.

(2) Service matters: Com. K.V. Sridharan, G/S P-3.
(3) Central Government Employees Issues : Com. K.K.N. Kutty , Secretary General , Confederation .
(4) Working Class Issues: Com.C.C. Pillai, Ex. S/G NFPE.
(5) Policy Offensives in Department of Posts: Com.K. Ragavendran, Ex. S/G/NFPE.
(6) Disciplinary matters: Shri M.C. Nair , Retired SSPOs ,Kerala.

On 15th February sight seeing trip has been arranged by the Reception Committee.

1(b) 23rd February, 2011 Parliament March: It was decided that the neighbouring Circles and Divisions of NFPE should be mobilized to take part in large number and quota of participants was fixed as under:

" UP Circle -1000, Delhi Circle -1000, Haryana Circle -200,Punjab-100, Rajasthan-200, MP-200, Chhattisgarh -100, Bihar-100, Jharkhand -100 and remaining Circle 2000"

Stay arrangements will be made at RMS Rest House , Ambala Co-operative Society Hall at Delhi GPO Complex, Tarapada Bhawan Shalimarbagh, R-3 Flat 17/4C,Kalibari , P-4 CHQ 17/3 D Kalibari , D-2 Telegraphs Place Gole Market (R-3 CHQ) , NFPE CHQ North Avenue Post Office Building, P-3 CHQ , Patel Nagar (Dada Ghosh Bhawan), Administrative Union CHQ at Kalibari.

1(c) Cadre Restructuring Committee Meeting : will be held at Postal Directorate on 22.01.2011. Large scale closure of Post Offices and RMS Offices will not be accepted in lieu of matching saving.

1(d) All India Women Convention at Kolkata : More than 40 Women delegates from NFPE will attend the convention (other than West Bengal) at Kolkata on 07th & 08thFebruary, 2011 as per quota allotted by Confederation.

1(e) Casual Labourers Issues: The Federal Secretariat viewed with grave concern the inordinate delay in revising the wages of casual labourers w.e.f.1.1.2006 and also the indiscriminate outsouring of their work . It is deiced to organize the following programme of action to achieve the long pending demands of Casual Labourers.

10.02.2011 Call attention day: Demonstration in front of all offices.
03.03.2011 Dharna : in front of all CPMG's Offices

All Circle Secretaries of NFPE Union are requested to help the Casual labourers for successful implementation of above programme.

Dharna should be organized under the Banner of NFPE and Casual Labourers Union if any formed in the Circle.

1(f) Formation of Circle Level Coordination Committee and holding of Circle Level Convention: As per decision of Federal Executive First Convention of UP Circle is being held at Lucknow on 16th &17th March , 2011 in which Circle Coordination Committee will be formed .Circle Secretaries of all NFPE Unions are requested to intimate possible date of Circle Level Convention in their respective Circles . Circle Conventions are to be completed before 30th April 2011.

Central Working Committee Meeting of R-III Union: CWC of R-III Union is going to be held at Hajipur (Vaishali, Bihar) on 13th and 14th March 2011. Secretary General NFPE will attend the meeting.

Central Working Committee Meeting of P-IV Union: CWC of P-IV Union is going to be held at Rourkela (Orissa) on 27thand 28th March, 2011. Secretary General will attend the meeting.
Revised Recruitment Rules for M.T.S (Group D) is expected to be released with in two days. Orders will be exhibited in the website.
Revised Recruitment Rules for Postmen will also be released shortly. Instructions will be issued to all circle heads to fill up all the vacancies of Postmen/Group 'D' up to 31.12.2010 within a time frame.
Meeting with Member (P):
Com. M. Krishnan, Secretary General NFPE, K. V. Sridharan, General Secretary and Com. Ishwar Singh Dabas General Secretary, P4 met Sri. P. K. Gopinath, Member (P), Postal Services Board on 21.01.2011 and discussed the following issues:
(a) Extension of time limit for submitting option for Postmasters cadre. We have requested that instructions may be issued to all Chief PMGs to fill up all norm based LSG, HSG II and HSG –I posts on regular basis holding DPCs and option may be finalized only after giving opportunity to all those promoted to LSG, HSG II & HSG –I
(b) MACP clarification as per West Bengal Chief PMG's letter.
c) Charge sheets, Break-in-service (FR 17-A) orders issued by Mumbai West Division, Satara Division and Pune RMS Division in connection with 2010 September 7th Strike.
d) Revision of wages of casual labourers and Part-time contingent employees and indiscriminate outsourcing of their work.
e) Removing the hurdles in commencing Local training classes for newly recruited PA/SAs with particular reference to Tamilnadu Circle.


Member (P) informed that police verification is a must before sending candidates for PA/SA training. No deviation from the Government instructions can be made by the Postal Board in this regard.
f) Discontinuing double delivery system in metros especially in Tamilnadu.
Member (P) assured necessary intervention on all the above items.
Postmen Committee : met on 21.01.2011 at Dak Bhawan under the Chairmanship of DDG (MB). Com. M. Krishanan, Secretary General NFPE, Com. Iswar Singh Dabas, General Secretary P-4, Com. K. V. Sridharan, General Secretary, P3 represented NFPE in the meeting. Issues relating to Data entry work, Fixing of norms for all items of work ,Incentive for Speed Post articles, fixing minimum and maximum distance to be traversed by Postmen, filling up of all vacant posts of Postmen upto 2010 (inclusive of residual vacancies) were discussed in detail. DDG agreed that the Department will examine all the points raised by the Staff side and will come up with a final proposal in the next meeting. Next sitting will be held in March 2011.

Cadre Review : A meeting related to cadre restructuring held on 22.01.2011 at 11.00 hours. Com. M. Krishnan, Secretary General, NFPE alongwith Com. K. V. Sridharan G/S P-III, Com. Giriraj Singh G/S R-III , Com.I.S. Dabas, G/S P-IV, Com.P. Suresh G/S R-IV represented NFPE in the meeting. The meeting was inconclusive . Next sitting will be held shortly.
With greetings
-- M.Krishnan
Secretary General
NFPE

Friday, January 21, 2011

Clarifications regarding pay fixation of existing Group ‘D’ employees in the revised pay structure.

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CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR WOMEN CONVENTION
CIRCULAR NO.1/2011

Dear Comrade

Placed hereunder is the Confederation letter on arrangements made at Kolkata for the first National Women Convention.

Conf..01.2011 Dated: 18th January, 2011.

Dear Comrade,

We send herewith a copy of the letter we have received from the West Bengal State Committee of the Confederation indicating the arrangements they have made for the first national women convention to be held on 7th and 8th Feb. 2011. The Conference will have an open session at 3.00 which would be addressed by Com. Sudha Sundaraman, General Secretary, All India Democratic Women Association, New Delhi. Many other leaders of the Trade Union movement are expected to convey their fraternal greeting at the open session.

The COC West Bengal has made arrangements for the stay of the delegates at the \venue itself and also at a hotel near the venue. The State Committees and affiliates are requested to kindly intimate the reception committee of the exact time and date of arrival of the respective delegates at Kolkata so that the volunteers would be able to receive them and take to the venue and lodging place. Kindly note that every delegate is expected to register themselves for attending the convention by paying a nominal fee of Rs. 50 per person. The arrangement for stay etc. will commence from 6th and shall end on 8th. All comrades are requested to carry their identity card issued by the concerned Department. This is necessary to enable them to attend the meeting and stay at the venue as the hall is owned by the Government of West Bengal. Any comrade delegate wishes to stay for further period of time at Kolkata they are requested to intimate the same to the reception committee. Kindly intimate the details to Com. Pijush Roy at the following e mail address:

E-mail :
cgeccwb@yahoo.co.in
His mobile phone Number is:9433515577 Other details are in the enclosed letter.

With greetings,

Yours fraternally,

Sd/-
K.K.N. Kutty
Secretary General



Copy of letter from Com. Pijush Roy, General Secretary, West Bengal State Co ordination Committee, Kolkata addressed to the Secretary General, Confederation.
Dear Comrade,

As decided in National Council Meeting held in Mumbai on 1st December, 2010, 1st Women's Convention will be held in Kolkata on 7th & 8th February, 2011.

An auditorium at Moulali Yuba Kendra, Moulali, Kolkata-14 has been booked for the Convention from the evening of 6thFebruary, 2011 to the morning of 9th February, 2011. Delegates will be accommodated in the dormitory located in the upstairs of the auditorium. Besides accommodation has been booked in Hotel Inox International, 113A, A.J.C. Bose Road, Kolkata-14 located across the road of the venue. The venue is only 2 minutes walk from Sealdah Railway Station. Delegates and Guests will have to carry identity Card for stay in Kolkata. This is in terms of recent circular of West Bengal Govt.


Meals etc. Will be provided from the night of 6th February, 2011 (Dinner) to the morning of 9th February, 2011 (Breakfast). Delegates may be suggested to carry light warm clothes.

Number of Women Delegates and their male escorts (if any) alongwith arrival information (Train name and Number, time, name of Station, etc.) may please be communicated to the Joint Convenors of the Reception Committee in the e-mail of the Co-ordination Committee (with SMS intimation) or in the address given below. However, in the event of emergency Delegates may approach the Working President, Joint Convenors in the mobile number furnished below.

This may kindly be communicated to affiliates and State units of Confederation.

With warm greetings,

Mailing Address:

Reception Committee
1st Women Convention
C/o Co-ordination Committee of Central Govt.
Employees' & Workers' Unions & Associations,
West Bengal
K.G. Bose Bhawan,
68B, Malanga Lane,
Kolkata-700012

Ph:(033)2236-1002,2212-0506 Fax:(033)2212-0700

Mobile Numbers

Comrade Sumitra Goswami, Working President, Reception Committee
09433389912
Comrade Manisha Biswas,
09433046699
Comrade Minati Mukherjee
09433569402
Joint Convenors, Reception Committee

Monday, January 10, 2011

PROBATION IN VARIOUS CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES
REVISION OF GUIDELINES FOR FRAMING /AMENDMENT / RELAXATION OF RECRUITMENT RULES
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Friday, January 7, 2011


CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE SCHEME – CLARIFICATION


No. 120 1 1/08/20 10-Eslt. (AL)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

New Delhi, the 30Ih December 2010

Office Memorandum


Sub: Children Education Allowance Scheme – Clarification

Subsequent lo issue of this Departmen1 OM No. 1201 l 3 1008-Estt (Allowance) dated 02/09/2008 and clarificatory OMs dated 1 I ; 1 112008,23/11/2009 and OM No. 1201 1/16/2009-(.Allowance) dated 13/11/2009 on the Children Education Allowance (CEA) Scheme, this Department has been receiving references from various Departments, seeking further clarifications.

The doubts raised arc clarified as under:-

(i) Whether CEA is admissible to a Government Servant who ceases to be in service due to retirement, discharge, dismissal or removal from service in the course of an academic year?

CEA/hostel subsidy shall be admissible till the end of the academic year in which the Government Servant ceases to be in service due to retirement, discharge, dismissal or removal from service in the course of an academic year.
The payment shall be made by the office in which the Govt. servant worked prior to these events and will be regulated by the other conditions laid down under CEA scheme.

(ii). Whether Children of a Government servant who dies while in service are still eligible for reimbursement under the new CEA Scheme?

If a Government servant dies while in service, the Children Education Allowance or hostel subsidy shall be admissible in respect of his/her children subject to observance of other conditions for its grant provided the wife/husband of the deceased is not employed in service of the Central Govt., State Government, Autonomous Body, PSU, Semi-Government Organization such as municipality, Port Trust Authority or any other organization partly or fully funded by the Central Govt./State Governments. In such cases the CEA/Hostel Subsidy shall be payable to the children till such time the employee would have actually received the same, subject to the condition that other terms and conditions are fulfilled. The payment shall be made by the office in which the Govt. servant was working prior to his death and will be regulated by the other conditions laid down under CEA scheme.

(iii). Whether any upper age limit of the children has been prescribed for calming CEA? Whether CEA can be allowed in case of children studying through "Correspondence or Distance Learning"? If so the age limit prescribed for the same.

The upper age limit for disabled children has been set at the age of 22 years. In the case of other children the age limit will now be 20 years or till the time of passing 12th class which ever is earlier. Cases where reimbursement have already been made, in respect of children above this age may not be reopened. It has also been decided that CEA may henceforth be allowed in case of children studying through "Correspondence or Distance Learning" subject to other condition prescribed.

(iv)What is the definition of the terms 'two sets of uniform, which occur in para (e) of our OM dated 2.9.08. What is the definition of 'One set of shoes'?

It is clarified that "one set of shoes" would mean one pair of shoes and 'two sets of uniform' would mean two sets of uniform prescribed by the school in which the child is studying. A set of uniform will include all items of clothing prescribed for a day, as uniform by the school. Reimbursement may be allowed for two sets of such uniform irrespective of the colours /winter/summer/PT uniforms.

(v) What is the definition of 'Station' for the purpose of hostel subsidy?

It is clarified that for the purpose of hostel subsidy, station would be demarcated by the first three digits of the PIN Code of the area where the Government Servant is posted and /or residing. The first digits of the PIN Code indicate a Revenue District.

(vi) Whether fee paid to organizations/institutions other than the school or fee paid to private tutors for purposes mentioned in para 1(e) of the OM dated 2.9.2008 is reimbursable?

No. It is clarified that the term 'fee' contained in the para 1(e) the OM dated 2.9.2008 would mean the fee charged by the school directly from the student.


Sd/-
(Simmi R. Nakra)
Director (P&A)--

Thursday, January 6, 2011

CHQ R-III WRITES TO SECRETARY (POSTS) ON NOTICE OF AGITATION IN MAHARASTRA CIRCLE


No.R-III/25-8/2011 Dated 06-01-2011

To
Secretary
Department of Posts,
Dak Bhawan,
New Delhi-110 116

Subject:- Notice of Agitation -Maharastra Circle..

Respected Madam,

It has been reporterd by Circle Secretary R-III & R-IV of Maharastra Circle that they have served a Notice of Agitation & Trade Union Action to CPMG Maharastra Circle on 05-01-2011. Programme of Trade Union Action is as under:-

(i) Total strike in Mumbai Region w.e.f. 08.01.2011
(ii) Total strike in Maharastra Circle w.e.f. 10.01.2011

Some of the main demands are as under:-

(i) Immediate stoppage of temporary deputation of Group `C` & Group `D` from one Division to another.
(ii) Withdraw Mass Charge sheets, formal penality on non performance of Over time and imposing of FR-17 A
(iii) Stop compelling staff for giving uneven out put.

In this regard the RMS JCA Maharastra Circle NFPE has already submitted a 12 point Charter of Demands for settlement on 05-01-2011 but no action was taken up. No discussion was held with the Union. The resentment and discontentment is simmering among the staff.
We would, therefore, urge upon you to kindly take appropriate steps in this regard and direct the CPMG to sort out and settle the long pending issues given in the Charter of Demands at the earliest in order to maintain a congenial atmosphere in the Circle. A copy of Notice of Agitation & Charter of Demands submitted to the CPMG Maharastra Circle is enclosed for your kind perusal and approproate action in this regard.

With Regards.
Yours sincerely,


(Giri Raj Singh)
Encl:- As above General Secretary

Department released orders on stepping up of pay & benefiting the promoted officials


No. 1-9/2010-PCC
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Pay Commission Cell
Dated – 05.01.2011


To,
All Heads of the Circles

Subject: - Stepping up of pay of the promote senior with direct recruited junior appointed on or after 01.01.2006

This is regarding stepping of pay of promote senior with reference to direct recruit junior appointed after 01.01.2006.
2. The issue was examined in this office and referred to Ministry of Finance for clarification. Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure Legal Cell vide U.O. No. 18/28/2010-Legal dated 29.12.2010 has clarified that the stepping up of pay of the promote senior with direct recruited junior appointed on or after 01.01.2006 may be agreed to subject to fulfillment of the following conditions: -
(a) Stepping up of the basic pay of seniors can be claimed only in the case of those cadres which have an element of direct recruitment and in cases where a directly recruited junior is actually drawing more basic pay than the seniors. In such cases, the basic pay of the seniors will be stepped up with reference to the basic pay of the directly recruited junior provided they belong to the same seniority list for all purposes.
(b) Further, government servants cannot claim stepping up of their revised basic pay with reference to entry pay in the revised pay structure for direct recruits appointed on or after 01.01.2006 as laid down in Section II of part A of First Schedule to the CCS (RP) Rules, 2008, if their cadre does not have an element of direct recruitment or in cases where no junior is drawing basic pay higher than them.
(c) Stepping up of pay of the seniors in accordance with the present advice of this Department shall not be applicable in cases where direct recruits have been granted advance increment at the time of recruitment.3. The issues prevailing in the Circle may be decided as per above clarifications.
Sd/-
(Surender Kumr)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

Monday, January 3, 2011

R-III ASSAM CIRCLE CONFERENCE




R-III Assam Circle Conference

CHILD CARE LEAVE TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

No. 13018 /1/2010-Estt. (Leave)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

New Delhi, the 30 the December 2010

Office Memorandum


Sub: Child Care Leave to Central Government employees - regarding

The undersigned is directed to say that subsequent to issue of this Department OM of even number dated 07/09/2010, this Department has been receiving references from various Departments, seeking clarifications. The doubts raised are clarified as under:-

1. Whether Earned Leave availed for any purpose can be converted into Child Care Leave? How should applications where the purpose of availing leave has been indicated as 'Urgent Work'but the applicant claims to have utilized the leave for taking care of the needs of the child, be treated?
Child Care Leave is sanctioned to women employees having minor children, for rearing or for looking after their needs like examination, sickness etc. Hence Earned Leave availed specifically for this purpose only should be converted.

2. Whether all Earned Leave availed irrespective of number of days i.e. less than 15 days, and number of spells can be converted? In cases where the CCL spills over to the next year (for example 30 days CCL from 27th December), whether the Leave should be treated as one spell or two spells'?

No. As the instructions contained in the OM dated 7.9.2010 has been given retrospective effect, all the conditions specified in the OM would have to be fulfilled for conversion of the Earned Leave into Child Care Leave. In cases where the leave spills over to the next year, it may be treated as one spell against the year in which the leave commences.

3. Whether those who have availed Child Care Leave for more than 3 spells with less than 15 days can avail further Child Care Leave for the remaining period of the current year'?

No. As per the OM of even number dated 7.9.2010, Child Care Leave may not be granted in more than 3 spells. Hence CCL may not be allowed more than 3 times irrespective of the number of days or times Child Care Leave has been availed earlier. Past cases may not be reopened.

4. Whether LTC can be availed during Child Care Leave?

LTC cannot be availed during Child Care Leave as Child Care Leave is granted for the specific purpose of taking care of a minor child for rearing or for looking after any other needs of the child during examination, sickness etc.
Sd/-
(Simmi R. Nakra
Director--
Calendar of Departmental Examinations 2011

No. A – 34012/02/2010-DE
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Departments of Posts
(DE Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi – 110116
Dated 29.12.2010

To,
All Head of Circles,

The Additionsl Director General, APS, New Delhi

Sub: - Calendar of Departmental Examinations scheduled to be held in the year 2011.

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to say that the competent authority has approved the following schedule of Departmental Examination to be held in the year 2011: -
Name of Examination Exam schedule to be held on To be conducted by
(1) (2)
1.LGOs for PAs/SAs cadres & PAs cadre in Cos/ROs February 2011 Directorate
2.Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants Direct Recruitment May 2011
3.Inspector of Posts Exam 2010 June 2011
4.A. E. (C & E) Exam July 2011
5.J. E. (C & E) Exam
6.PS Group ‘B’ Examination, 2010
7.Postmaster Grade – I April 2011
8.LDCs to Junior Accountants in PAOs August 2011 Circle Offices
9.Confirmation Exam for Dr. Jr. Accountants in PAO August 2011

2. It is intimated that the above schedule is tentative and examination will be held subject to availability of vacancies and as per the administrative convenience. Necessary action may please be initiated to complete to pre-examination formalities to ensure smooth conduct of examinations.

Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(L. Mohan Rao)
Assistant Director General (DE