HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS
“ ON THE AUSPICIOUS OCCASION OF ONAM ”
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Saturday, August 29, 2020
MHA ORDER AND GUIDELINES FOR PHASED RE-OPENING (UNLOCK 4) DATED 29.8.2020 (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW THE ORDER) HTTPS://WWW.MHA.GOV.IN/SITES/DEFAULT/FILES/MHAORDER_UNLOCK4_29082020.PDF
SB ORDER NO 31/2020 : PAYMENT OF THE
AMOUNT OF NATIONAL (SMALL SAVINGS SCHEMES ACCOUNTS/ CERTIFICATES IN THE NAME OF
DECEASED DEPOSITORS Download PDF ( 20 Pages )
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SB ORDER NO. 30/2020: REGARDING CLARIFICATION ON ISSUANCE OF
DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES (KVP/NSC) (CLICK THE LINK
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PREVENTIVE MEASURES TO CONTAIN THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 - CLOSURE OF
DEPARTMENTAL CANTEENS. (CLICK THE LINK
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SETTING UP OF NATIONAL RECRUITMENT AGENCY (NRA) TO CONDUCT COMMON
ELIGIBILITY TEST FOR SUBORDINATE POSTS. (CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)
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REVIEW OF MODEL CONSTITUTION AND RULE AND REGULATIONS FOR THE
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES RESIDENTS WELFARE ASSOCIATIONS – REGARDING (CLICK
THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW)
https://dopt.gov.in/sites/default/files/Final%20Review%20of%20Model%20Constitution.pdf
Friday, August 28, 2020
REGARDING APPROVAL FOR TERMINATION OF WRONGLY MIGRATED POLICIES (Click the link below to view)
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS POSTAL SERVICES BOARD IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
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TIME BOUND GRANT OF SPECIAL INCENTIVES TO OUTSTANDING SPORTS PERSONS IN DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
File No.20-13/2020-WL&Sports
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi-110001
Dated 24 .08.2020
To
All Heads of Postal Circles
Sub: Time bound grant of special incentives to outstanding sports persons- reg
This is regarding time bound grant of below mentioned special incentives to outstanding sports persons/officials:
a. Increment (Personal Pay): Reference is invited to DOPT letter No l4034 01/2013-Estt (D) dated 3rd Oct 2013, Para B (I). The grant of increment may be done at the earliest; suitably within same financial year.
b. Out of Turn Promotion: Reference is invited to DOPT letter No 14034/01/2013- Estt (D) dated 3. Oct 2013, Para C. Wherein, it has been stated that: -The entitlement of a sportsperson for out of turn promotion may be processed within a period of three months from the date of occurrence of event which entitles him/her for out of turn promotion. It will be responsibility of the concerned administrative Ministry/Department to consider a sportsperson for out of turn promotion within the prescribed time limit". Accordingly, such cases may be processed within 3 months as per guidelines.
c. Cash Awards: Reference is invited to this office letter no. 8-01/2014- WI&Sports dated 20.06.2017 (read with letter 11-8/87-WL&Sp dated 18.05.1993). In this regard, since sports fund is allotted annually and audit for the same is conducted at end of financial year, it is best suited that all necessary claims of cash awards may be settled within the same financial year. It would also help this office to make budget estimates for next year.
2. This issues with approval of competent authority.
(Daisy Barba)
Director (W&S)
Thursday, August 27, 2020
UNILATERAL AND ARBITRARY MERGER OF POSTAL STORE DEPOTS AND CIRCLE STAMP DEPOT
NFPE WRITES TO THE DEPARTMENT
No. PF-61/2019 Dated: 27th August-2020
To
The secretary,
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001
Sub: Unilateral and arbitrary merger of Postal Store Depots and Circle Stamp Depot.
Ref: Directorate No. 12-6/2016-UPE dated 25.08.2020.
Sir,
It is rather dismayed to note that the Directorate has issued unilateral and arbitrary orders for merging PSDs and CSDs and keeping only one PSDs in one Circle barring few exceptions.
All these PSDs and CSDs were formed to cater the needs of the Post Offices based on Geographical connections and decentralization was made in order to ensure quick supply of indents to the Post Offices. After merger it will adversely affect the efficiency in supply of Stamps/Stationery/Forms and other articles. It will also create problems in carrying the indents by mail and logistic to longer distance by incurring more expenditure.
The existing system has proved time tested and there is no need to modify.
The staff working in those PSDs and CSDs which have been merged to others will face difficulties in their posting and transfer. Their promotional avenues will also be disrupted.
Therefore, this type of merger will create so many problems and difficulties to staff as well as official functioning which will adversely affect the Postal Services at field level.
It is therefore, requested to kindly look into the matter and reconsider the decision of merger and closure of PSDs and CSDs which is also against the agreement between Administration and Union as it was agreed in the JCM Departmental Council Meeting held in July-2011 that no office will be closed or merged without consultation with union.
If the same practice continues, the unions will be compelled to launch agitational programmes.
Hoping for a positive action.
Yours Sincerely,
(R.N.Parashar)
Secretary General
Waiver of Excess payment to Pensioners
Waiver of recovery of wrongful/excess payments made to retired Government servants – DOP&PW OM No. 38/18/2018-P&PW (A) dated 14.08.2020
No. 38/18/2018-P&PW (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
3 Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003
Dated: 14.08.2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub :- Waiver of recovery of wrongful/excess payments made to retired Government servants — regarding
The undersigned is directed to say that Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of State of Punjab and Others Vs. Rafiq Masih (White Washer), etc. in C.A. No. 11527 of 2014 summarised a few situations wherein recoveries by the employers would be impermissible in law. One of these situations relates to recovery from retired employees or employees who are due to retire within one year of the order of recovery.
2. Based on the above judgment, Department of Personnel & Training has issued instructions vide their OM No. 18/03/2015-Esst. (Pay-l) dated 02.03.2016 that the issue of wrongful/excess payment made to Government servants may be dealt with in accordance with the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the above mentioned case. The instructions further provide that wherever the waiver of recovery in the situations mentioned in that OM is considered, the same may be allowed with the express approval of Department of Expenditure in terms of DoPT’s OM No. 18/26/2014-Estt (Pay-l) dated 06.02.2014.
3. In order to examine the matter in its entirety, all Ministries/ Departments and Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to provide the following information regarding excess payment of pension and other retirement benefits to the retired Government employees:
1. No. of retired employees from whom recovery of excess payment of pension and other retirement benefits has been made or is sought to be made by the Ministry/Department as well as its attached offices and subordinate offices.
2. No. of pensioners from whom recovery of excess payment of pension and other retirement benefits has been made or is sought to be made by the Pension Disbursing Bank.
3. Period of excess payment in each case and the date on which excess payment was noticed.
4. Amount of excess payment in each case.
5. Whether any court/CAT order has been received for waiver of recovery of excess payment in the light of the judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court in Rafiq Masih’s case. If so, the details of such cases received in last three years (year-wise) and action taken on the order of court/CAT may be indicated
6. Whether any representation has been received for waiver of excess payment. If so the details of such representations received in last three years (year-wise) and action taken on the representations may be indicated.
4. All the Ministries/Departments are, therefore, requested to furnish the information sought in para 3 above to this Department by 15.09.2020 positively
(RC Sethi)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Email.: sethi.rc@nic.in
To
1. Secretaries of All Ministries / Departments of Government of India
2. CPPCs of all Pension Disbursing Banks
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No. 38/18/2018-P&PW (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
3 Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003
Dated: 14.08.2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub :- Waiver of recovery of wrongful/excess payments made to retired Government servants — regarding
The undersigned is directed to say that Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of State of Punjab and Others Vs. Rafiq Masih (White Washer), etc. in C.A. No. 11527 of 2014 summarised a few situations wherein recoveries by the employers would be impermissible in law. One of these situations relates to recovery from retired employees or employees who are due to retire within one year of the order of recovery.
2. Based on the above judgment, Department of Personnel & Training has issued instructions vide their OM No. 18/03/2015-Esst. (Pay-l) dated 02.03.2016 that the issue of wrongful/excess payment made to Government servants may be dealt with in accordance with the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the above mentioned case. The instructions further provide that wherever the waiver of recovery in the situations mentioned in that OM is considered, the same may be allowed with the express approval of Department of Expenditure in terms of DoPT’s OM No. 18/26/2014-Estt (Pay-l) dated 06.02.2014.
3. In order to examine the matter in its entirety, all Ministries/ Departments and Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to provide the following information regarding excess payment of pension and other retirement benefits to the retired Government employees:
1. No. of retired employees from whom recovery of excess payment of pension and other retirement benefits has been made or is sought to be made by the Ministry/Department as well as its attached offices and subordinate offices.
2. No. of pensioners from whom recovery of excess payment of pension and other retirement benefits has been made or is sought to be made by the Pension Disbursing Bank.
3. Period of excess payment in each case and the date on which excess payment was noticed.
4. Amount of excess payment in each case.
5. Whether any court/CAT order has been received for waiver of recovery of excess payment in the light of the judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court in Rafiq Masih’s case. If so, the details of such cases received in last three years (year-wise) and action taken on the order of court/CAT may be indicated
6. Whether any representation has been received for waiver of excess payment. If so the details of such representations received in last three years (year-wise) and action taken on the representations may be indicated.
4. All the Ministries/Departments are, therefore, requested to furnish the information sought in para 3 above to this Department by 15.09.2020 positively
(RC Sethi)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Email.: sethi.rc@nic.in
To
1. Secretaries of All Ministries / Departments of Government of India
2. CPPCs of all Pension Disbursing Banks
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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
GUIDELINES ON SAFE
OPHTHALMOLOGY PRACTICES IN COVID-19 SCENARIO
Dated 19th August-2020
Government of
India
Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare
GUIDELINES ON SAFE
OPHTHALMOLOGY PRACTICES IN COVID-19 SCENARIO
1. Background
The
examination & procedures related to ophthalmology involves close
interactions with the patient. This document outlines the preventive and
response measures to be observed to minimize and avoid the spread of COVID-19
in eye care facilities. Also Read - Diabetic retinopathy linked to higher
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2. Scope
These
guidelines are aimed to minimize the spread of Covid-19 infection among
Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmic assistants/technicians, nurses, support staff,
patients and their attendants. Eye care facilities in containment zones shall
remain closed. Only those outside containment zones will be allowed to open up.
3. Basic
preventive measures
ersons
above 65 years of age, persons with comorbidities, pregnant women and children
below the age of 10 years should be encouraged to stay at home, unless they are
patients themselves. All eye care facilities may advise all
visitors/staff/patients accordingly. The basic preventive measures include
simple public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of
COVID-19. These measures need to be observed by all (patients, staff and
visitors) in these places at all times. i. Physical distancing of at least 6
feet to be followed as far as feasible. ii. Use of face covers/masks to be made
mandatory. iii. Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60
seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand
sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible.
Advertisement iv. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves
strict practice of covering one's mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a
tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly. v.
Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest to
state and district helpline.
4. All
eye-care facilities shall also ensure the following:
i. Tele-counselling and teleconsultation
should be encouraged to lessen patient visits and/or appointment system can be
followed to call patients needing examination/eye investigations/procedures
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ii. The
screening of patients for Cataract and other eye diseases in outreach areas may
be undertaken only after duly following social distancing, hand hygiene and
personal protective measures. Remote consultations by the NGOs in vision
centres is also to be encouraged. The identified patients may be called to the
base hospital by appointment for cataract surgery, so that backlog of cataract
does not build up.
iii. No
eye ball retrieval from homes to be undertaken, only Hospital Cornea Retrieval
Program can be continued in non-Covid-19 cadavers, for utilization of corneas
for therapeutic purposes only.
iv. Specific markings may be made with
sufficient distance to manage the queue and ensure social distancing in the
premises.
v. Entrance to hospital/clinic to have
mandatory hand hygiene and thermal screening provisions
vi. The
staff manning these entry points should ensure appropriate personal protection
as entailed in guidelines already issued. (available at:
vii. The
patients should be queried about Covid-19 like symptoms and contact history.
viii. A
daily list of all HCW, patients and their attendants & any hospital
visitors with their mobile numbers and IDs should be maintained (for contact
tracing if needed in future)
ix. For
preliminary screening of patients, the flow chart as attached in Annexure-I
should be followed and patient should be examined accordingly
x.
Posters/standees/AV media on preventive measures about COVID-19 to be displayed
prominently
xi. Any
shops, stalls, cafeteria etc., outside and within the premises shall follow
social distancing norms at all times.
xii.
Number of people in the elevators should be restricted, duly maintaining social
distancing norms.
xiii. For
air-conditioning/ventilation, the guidelines of CPWD shall be followed which
emphasizes that the temperature setting of all air conditioning devices should
be in the range of 24-30o C, relative humidity should be in the range of 40-
70%, intake of fresh air should be as much as possible and cross ventilation
should be adequate. xiv. Effective and frequent sanitation within the premises
shall be maintained with particular focus on lavatories, drinking and hand
washing stations/areas.
xv.
Proper disposal of face covers / masks / gloves left over by visitors and/or
employees should be ensured in the premises, in accordance with the Bio-Medical
Waste Management Rules.
xvi.
Encourage app-based mobile phone check in & payment along with digital
prescription of glasses and medicines to prevent long queues
Protocols for
OPD Services
i.
Promote digital or app-based registration system.
ii.
Triaging by an ophthalmologist/ trained ophthalmic personnel may be done either
through telephonic conversation to determine the emergency/non-emergency nature
of the eye problem and Covid-19 status of the patient and an appointment given
accordingly to avoid rush of patients.
iii.
Emergency cases as listed at Annexure-II should be given priority.
iv. Only one Attendant is to be allowed with
one patient.
v. Social distancing of at least 6 feet to be
followed at all times as far as feasible in the queue or in doctor's chamber.
vi.
Modify process flow (like unidirectional flow of patients) in OPD to minimize
people's movement inside the premises and also to reduce time spent during the
hospital visit
vii.
Seating arrangement to be made in such a way that social distancing is
maintained.
viii. OPD
premises should be disinfected with 1% hypochlorite frequently and after all
the patients have been seen.
ix.
Cleaning and regular disinfection (using 1% sodium hypochlorite) of frequently
touched equipment such as Trial Frame, Trial Lenses, etc. used in the OPD must
be ensured.
x. The
chinrest/headrest/table top etc. of equipment must also be disinfected after
each patient is seen.
xi.
Equipment like slit lamp should have a Plexiglas/breath shield to avoid contact
with droplets from patient's breath. This sheet should also be disinfected
after seeing any patient.
xii.
While performing any contact procedure like Tonometry, Gonioscopy, Keratometry,
A- Scan, B-Scan, UBM, OCT, FFA etc., the instruments should be cleaned with 70%
alcohol swab, before and after every new case.
xiii. Eye drops should be put in the patient's
eye by a nursing/paramedical staff with a no touch technique (ask the patient
to pull down his/her lower lid or pull it down with a swab stick)
Protocols
for Ward
i.
Patients and attendants should be screened before entering the wards.
ii. Only
one attendant per patient can be allowed.
ii.
Patients to be kept in the ward duly maintaining adequate distancing.
iv. Regular sanitization of ward (with 1%
sodium hypochlorite solution) should be done frequently at least twice in a
shift. Instrument sterilization after seeing each patient needs to be done as
per the manufacturer's protocol.
v. In case a Covid-19 patient with Eye
condition is to be admitted, a separate room or an isolation ward should be
used
Protocols
for OT Services
i. Pre-surgical Covid-19 test on patients is not
mandatory, but a thorough history taking & examination must be done to
ensure that patient has minimal probability of having COVID infection.
ii.
No routine procedure/surgery to be done in a
Covid-19 suspect/confirmed case
iii.
Appropriate PPE as per MOHFW guideline should
be worn by OT staff.
iv.
The OT tables, floor and equipment should be
properly disinfected after each use.
Protocols for Hospital Staff
i. The
duty roster of all HCWs including doctors, nurses and paramedical workers
should ensure effective social distancing.
ii.
Inform your immediate superior if you develop any symptoms/signs of COVID like
infection.
5. In
case of a suspect or confirmed case in the premises, the protocols for
attending to suspect or confirmed case and disinfection available at:https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/GuidelinesonpreventivemeasurestocontainspreadofCOVID19inworkplacesettings.pdf
shall be followed. These include:
i. Place the ill person in a room or area
where they are isolated from others.
ii.
Provide a mask/face cover till such time he/she is examined by a doctor.
iii.
Immediately inform on premise nodal officer and the state or district helpline.
iv. A
risk assessment will be undertaken by the designated public health authority
(district RRT/treating physician) and accordingly further action be initiated
regarding management of case, his/her contacts and need for disinfection.
v.
Disinfection of the premises to be taken up if the person is found positive.
Emergencies
in Ophthalmology Practice
Urgency
in eye cases is determined by the potential risk to vision, Eye & life and
impact on the quality of life if left untreated. Based on these criteria the
Ocular Emergencies are listed below:
• Injury to the eye (chemical, thermal,
mechanical) • Sudden loss of vision
• Acute
pain in the eye
• Acute red eye
• Acute onset of eyelid lesions
• Acute
onset of double vision or sudden onset of drooping of the eyelid
• Acute
onset of coloured halos, photophobia, floaters or flashes of light
• Acute
onset of discharge from the eye/eyes
• Acute or subacute (days to weeks) onset of
bulging of the eye
•
Retinal Detachment, Retinal Tear, Fresh CNVM, Viral Retinitis, intraocular
Infection, Non traumatic perforation of Eyeball even in absence of vision loss.
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Monday, August 24, 2020
CWC MEETING
No:- R-III/52/52 Dated 24.08.2020
CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING
NOTICE
The Central Working committee Meeting of All India RMS and MMS Employees Union Group C (CHQ) is hereby notified to be held on 06.09.2020 (Sunday) from 11.00 hrs through Video Conference considering the situation created by Covid-19.
All office bearers of CHQ and all Circle Secretaries, Mahila Sub Committee, Chairperson Convener and Joint Convener office bearers are requested to join the meeting on the date and time as notified through link of Google meet. Divisional Secretaries of MMS Divisions Delhi, Kolkotta, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Banglore and Ahmadabad are also requested to join the meeting as special invitees.
AGENDA
1. President’s Opening address.
2. Organizational review at all level
3. Review of the situation in Covid-19.
4. Review of agitational programmes on 1st May, 22nd May-2020 and 9 August-20 Save India day on call of NFPE and Confederation.
5. Discussion on issues after implementation of CSI and PNOP in RMS.
6. Modernization in RMS, MMS, Mail Net Work Optimization and New Postal policy.
7. Repair and maintenance of RMS & MMS buildings.
8. Cadre Review of Group C and MMS employees.
9. Filling up all vacant posts and removal of ban on creation of new posts.
10. Merger, relocation, diversion and abolition of L2 Mail Offices to L-1 Mail Offices, abolition of RMS Sections.
11. Discussion on the issue of Road Transport Network. Provide Department vehicles and sufficient regular staff instead of Contractual Mail Motor.
12. P.O. RMS Accountant Special Allowances and issues related to 7th CPC.
13. Problems of RMS/MMS, MBC, AMPC, Creation of NSPCS Hubs, L-1, L-2, First class & II class mail hubs, Parcel Hubs, CRC, Speed Post, EPP Norms and replacement of condemned vehicles, filling up of the posts of Manager and Assistant manager and postal Assistant, Driver, Artisans in MMS and other.
14. Membership Verification.
15. Administration attack on trade unions cadres.
16. Any other item with the permission of the Chair.
Pradip U. Khadse
General Secretary
Copy to:-
1. Com P. V. Rajendran, AIRMS & MMS EU Gr C, CHQ
2. All Members of Central working committee
3. All Mahila Sub Committee members..
4. The Divisional Secretaries of MMS Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Banglore and Ahmedabad.
5. The Secretary, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001
6. All chief PMG.
7. The Secretary General NFPE, 1st Floor North Avenue PO, New Delhi-1
CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING
NOTICE
The Central Working committee Meeting of All India RMS and MMS Employees Union Group C (CHQ) is hereby notified to be held on 06.09.2020 (Sunday) from 11.00 hrs through Video Conference considering the situation created by Covid-19.
All office bearers of CHQ and all Circle Secretaries, Mahila Sub Committee, Chairperson Convener and Joint Convener office bearers are requested to join the meeting on the date and time as notified through link of Google meet. Divisional Secretaries of MMS Divisions Delhi, Kolkotta, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Banglore and Ahmadabad are also requested to join the meeting as special invitees.
AGENDA
1. President’s Opening address.
2. Organizational review at all level
3. Review of the situation in Covid-19.
4. Review of agitational programmes on 1st May, 22nd May-2020 and 9 August-20 Save India day on call of NFPE and Confederation.
5. Discussion on issues after implementation of CSI and PNOP in RMS.
6. Modernization in RMS, MMS, Mail Net Work Optimization and New Postal policy.
7. Repair and maintenance of RMS & MMS buildings.
8. Cadre Review of Group C and MMS employees.
9. Filling up all vacant posts and removal of ban on creation of new posts.
10. Merger, relocation, diversion and abolition of L2 Mail Offices to L-1 Mail Offices, abolition of RMS Sections.
11. Discussion on the issue of Road Transport Network. Provide Department vehicles and sufficient regular staff instead of Contractual Mail Motor.
12. P.O. RMS Accountant Special Allowances and issues related to 7th CPC.
13. Problems of RMS/MMS, MBC, AMPC, Creation of NSPCS Hubs, L-1, L-2, First class & II class mail hubs, Parcel Hubs, CRC, Speed Post, EPP Norms and replacement of condemned vehicles, filling up of the posts of Manager and Assistant manager and postal Assistant, Driver, Artisans in MMS and other.
14. Membership Verification.
15. Administration attack on trade unions cadres.
16. Any other item with the permission of the Chair.
Pradip U. Khadse
General Secretary
Copy to:-
1. Com P. V. Rajendran, AIRMS & MMS EU Gr C, CHQ
2. All Members of Central working committee
3. All Mahila Sub Committee members..
4. The Divisional Secretaries of MMS Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Banglore and Ahmedabad.
5. The Secretary, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001
6. All chief PMG.
7. The Secretary General NFPE, 1st Floor North Avenue PO, New Delhi-1
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