அன்புத் தோழர்களுக்கு வணக்கம். இன்று (27.11.2013) JCM
(DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL ) கூட்டம் டெல்லியில் நடைபெற உள்ளது.
நமது தமிழக அஞ்சல் மூன்று மாநிலச் சங்கத்தின் சார்பாக , நமது மாநிலச் சங்கத்தால் ஏற்கனவே RJCM மற்றும் FOUR MONTHLY
MEETING இல் எடுக்கப்பட்டும் நிர்வாகத்தால் மறுக்கப்பட்ட அல்லது தீர்வாகாத பல பிரச்சினைகளை நாம் நமது மத்திய சங்கத்திற்கு அளித்துள்ளோம். அந்த பிரச்சினைகளை நமது பொதுச் செயலர் JCM (DC ) கூட்டத்தில் விவாதத்திற்கு எடுத்துள்ளார். மொத்தம் 102 பிரச்சினைகள் விவாதத்திற்கு வைக்கப் பட்டிருந்தபோதிலும் , நமது அஞ்சல் மூன்று தமிழ் மாநிலச் சங்கத்தால் அளிக்கப்பட்டு தற்போது எடுக்கப் பட்டுள்ள சில பிரச்சினைகளை கீழே உங்கள் பார்வைக்கு வைக்கிறோம்.
நிச்சயம் இந்த பிரச்சினைகளில் நமது பொதுச் செயலர் தோழர். கிருஷ்ணன் அவர்கள் தீர்வு காண்பார் என்று நம்புகிறோம். மேலும் தற்போது புதிதாக MEMBER JCM (DC) ஆக பொறுப்பேற்றுள்ள நமது தோழர். N . S . அவர்களும் நமது தமிழகப் பிரச்சினைகளில் தனது முழு கவனத்தை செலுத்தி பிரச்சினைகளுக்கு தீர்வு காண நமது பொதுச் செயலரும் STAFF SIDE
LEADER ஆக இன்று தேர்வு பெற உள்ள தோழர். கிருஷ்ணன் அவர்களுக்கு உறுதுணையாக விவாதத்தில் பங்கு கொள்வார் என்பது நமக்கு பெருமையே .
எடுக்கப் பட்ட பிரச்சினைகளில் நம்மால் அளிக்கப் பட்டவை :-
ITEM NO.3. Divisional arrangement/local arrangement in selection
grade posts, irregular clarification issued in Tamilnadu Circle.
Under para 3 of the CPMG Tamilnadu circle Memo No. STA/2-79/SK/11
dated 08.08.2012, it is instructed that it should be ensured that no ineligible
officials are allowed to officiate in higher posts and that they should not be
drawn the pay applicable to higher posts. It had resulted in stoppage of drawal of officiating pay to the LSG
officials who have been ordered to officiate in HSG II and HSG I posts in the
absence of the eligible officials as per Recruitment Rules. The officiating
arrangements for HSG II and HSG-I posts are being made from the LSG officials
only in the dearth of eligible officials for regular promotion. Further the instructions
issued in Tamilnadu circle is utter violation of Rule 50 of volume IV and also vitiates
the Directorate instructions dated 30.07.2012 on the subject.
It is therefore requested to kindly cause appropriate
instructions to rescind the order and allow officials to draw the entitled
officiating pay as per the rules.
ITEM NO. 4. Non implementation of Delhi High Court orders on
revision of pay scales of Packers, Foreign Post, case of Chennai Foreign Post
in Tamilnadu Circle.
Despite clear orders dated 17.08.2012 and subsequent clarifications
dated 03.09.2012 of the Directorate, the implementation of the orders has not
been carried out by the Director, Foreign Post Chennai till date.
The Directorate vide its letter and 04.09.2012 clarified that they
should be allowed the pay scale of Rs. 950-1500 w.e.f 01.01.1986 and further
pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 w.e.f 01.01.1996 and Rs. 5200-20200 with grade pay
Rs. 1900 w.e.f 01.01.2006. Earlier the DoPT as well as the Directorate clarified
that the previous financial upgradation in respect of Group ‘D’ shall be
ignored and will be provided fresh refixation after the introduction of MACP. Similarly
there was a pay scale fixed for the posts having the pay scale of Rs. 950-1500
for TBOP and after 01.11.1991 for also BCR after the introduction of MACP
similarly orders have been communicated after 6th CPC about the pay scales
applicable for TBOP and BCR for the entry pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590.
As such the clarifications sought for by the Director Foreign post
is nothing but to delay the dues to be paid the officials. Similarly the
clarification sought by him about the next grade pay after fixing with Rs. 1900
is totally unwarranted. The Director mentioned that the Directorate orders are
not clear about refixation of pay to Group ‘D’ officials whether it is notional
or arrears to be drawn despite very clear clarification is issued by the
Directorate on 04.09.2012 to give effect from 01.01.1986. It is pertinent to
mention that in all the three Foreign Posts other than Chennai, the pay
fixation was already carried out and arrears were drawn. Further promotions
were also accorded under MACP thereafter.
It is therefore requested to kindly intervene and cause
appropriate instructions to be
concerned at the earliest for pay refixation and also drawal of
due arrears to the aggrieved officials.
Item No.8. Dequarterisation of Post attached quarters -
Decentralisation of power to PMG –regarding.
A huge numbers of post attached quarters, specially those are lying
with rented PO Building are in worse condition. Most of the quarters are
shabby, dilapidated and far below in standard. Moreover almost all quarters are
narrow and less in size considering the entitlement of Posts. The urgent need
of the day is dequarterisation of those post attached quarters. The power of
dequarterisation may be delegated to the regional PMGs who are having close
access to the concerned PO & area. Furthermore the power of suspension of quarters
beyond 90 days may also please be delegated to the regional PMGs in order to avoid
delay in drawal of due HRA to the incumbent officials.
It is requested to consider both the issues and cause
appropriate orders at the earliest.
Item No.14. Refixation of Pay/Pension to BCR/LSG officials who have
officiated in HSG I Posts – case of Tamilnadu Circle regarding.
In Tamilnadu circle many BCR officials/LSG officials who were
ordered to officiate in HSG I arrangements on adhoc basis vide Chief PMG letter
dt. 25.6.2004 were paid the officiating pay in HSG I during the years from 2004
to 2006. The officiating pay of such officials was taken for pension fixation
prior to implementation of Sixth CPC duly taking the average emoluments of such
officials.
The drawal of officiating pay to BCR officials was stopped during
2007 and a reference was made by the CPMG Tamilnadu Circle to the Directorate
about the drawal of officiating pay to the BCR officials who were officiated in
HSG I arrangements around 81 and the same was not disposed yet.
In the meanwhile, at the time of refixing the pension the DA (P)
Chennai has not taken the officiating pay sanctioned and drawn to the officials
in between 2004 to 2006 which were earlier taken for pension calculation based
on the 10 month average. Resultantly officials forced to approach the CAT vide
OA No. 839/2011 and 840/2011 in which the Hon. CAT directed the Department to
revise and refix pay and pension of applicants by taking into the revised pay
applicable to the post HSG I in which they were ordered to officiate within a period
of 3 months. In addition to the four applicants of the case stated above, there
are around two or three cases similar to the above pending in Tamilnadu Circle. Having offered to higher post and also drawn
the officiating pay which was earlier construed as pay for calculation of
pension the denial of the same at the time of implementation of 6th CPC
is causing a concern. The copy of CAT Judgement was submitted earlier vide
union letter Dt. 03.05.2012.
It is therefore requested to kindly implement the orders and
render justice to the aggrieved officials.
Item No. 16. Applicability of various kinds of TA in Case of System
Administrators.
A kind attention is invited to the Directorate letter No.
1/02/2011/PAP dated 17.01.2012, in which the application of SR-25 has been
prescribed in the case of System Administrators and they have been asked to
maintain log books for the grant of conveyance allowance. It is pertinent to mention that the nature of
the duties of the S.A cannot be equated with that of the PRI (P) and the
others. Whenever there is call to attend the fault, the SAs has to rush to
rectify the faults for immediate restoration of the system and office.
Similarly all the inspecting officer has been granted TA/DA including road
mileage allowance to carry out their
duties.
As such if the SAs have to utilize public vehicle for their
conveyance under TA/DA, it will cause more dislocation in services. Further the
nature of work of SA shall not warrant to look after the faults so leisurely
and they have to rush the spot to rectify the errors.
It is therefore requested to delete the provision of SR 25 and
apply the road mileage
allowance in the case if the official utilize his own vehicle
for official Journey.
Item No. 20. Creation of New Posts of System Administrators and
Marketing Executives instead of redeployment of the sanctioned PA posts.
At present, the Postal Assistants are being deployed to carry out
the jobs of systems
Administrators, Marketing Executives etc for which no establishment
norms had been laid down. Resultantly there is an absolute shortage in the
operative works being carried out by the Postal Assistants. Necessary action
may please be taken for the creation of justified Posts.
Item No.21. Penalising innocent officials in the name of minus
balances.
Despite the fact that it was assured not to penalize the officials
without evincing any action to recover the minus balance from the depositors,
the divisional heads are resorting action to recover the amount from the
innocent official by hook or crook by misusing the contributory factors
provisions. The AIPEU Group ‘C’ has sent a detailed note earlier about the
cause, effect and remedy in settlement of minus balance for which there seems
no action. It is therefore requested to kindly ensure not to recover any amount
of minus balance from the innocent officials without resorting action to
recover the amount from the depositors concerned.
Item No.23. Providing norms for BD, Technology, RTI oriented works
and Project Arrow works.
No establishment norms as per SIU standard for works relating to
BD, Technology, Project Arrow and RTI oriented works has been formulated so far
our knowledge goes. It is evident that huge work hours for disposal of those
items of works have already been created in CO/ROs but no man power to deal
with the cases has been provided due to non framing of norms to adjudge the
quantum of such work.
Item No.24. Irregular postings ordered in the LSG Promotion in some
Circles:
In Some Circles, promotion is granted to the cadre of LSG (NB)
based on the dates of
confirmation in the entry grade and not based in the DCCs. This has
resulted in many junior S.As/P.As getting promotion as LSG (NB), while senior
P.As/ S.As have been deprived of their due promotion. Clear clarification is
required.
Item No. 35. Construction of Postal Staff quarters in Madurai.
Madurai City is the second biggest city in Tamilnadu State. The
postal quarters built was converted as Postal Training Centre during
1985.As on date there is no postal quarters in the city. However
Postal Dept. has acquired plots from Tamilnadu Housing Board at Ellisnagar
(Madurai) scheme and proposal for constructions of staff quarters have
been submitted during 1990s. Due to delay in approval of the proposal the
site remains vacant for decades. Immediate approval as well as the allotment of
funds is requested for the commencement of construction of Postal Staff
Quarters at Madurai.
Item No. 52. Revision of Syllabus for Departmental Exams:
As the only avenue open to the cadre of Postman / MTS for higher
promotion is that Postal Assistants through competitive examinations. The
Department opted for revision of syllabus and pattern of examinations and
the Staff Side to agree to it. It was told to us that the revision of syllabus
and pattern of examinations would go a long way to help more candidates
get through the examination to avoid many vacancies go unfilled after
every examination. It took a long time for finalizing the syllabus and new
method of examination introduced for LGO exam. However it is found that
contrary to what was told by the Department the examinations of LGOs as
well as the examinations from GDS to Postman and MTS have become so tough
that it has become extremely difficult to answer many questions. This has
led to a situation wherein the candidates could not get through
these examinations and a large number of vacancies remain unfilled after
the examinations.
Item No. 80. Replacement of outdated computer, Printers and prompt
supply of computer stationeries.
In many POs, the computers are more than 10 years old and it could
not cater to the present day requirements. Many printers are out of service and
there is no action to replace such systems and printers. Many UPS are not in
good condition. Further due to non supply of adequate funds, Computer
stationeries are not supplied and there are restrictions. All Circle heads may
be directed to assess such accessories and replace them in a phased manner
and ensure smooth functioning of the systems. Further when the demand
of supply of Lazer Printers was taken up by the circle unions, it was
replied that there is no plan provision for this activity and the matter
has to be taken up with the Directorate. For the efficient and effective
work, the supply of Lazer printers is a must.
Item No. 82. Enhancement of special casual leave for union meetings.
At present, 20 days have been allowed for the grant of special
casual leave to the officials for attending union meetings, circle conference,
seminars etc. This is insufficient. Further in some circles, the days in
which the union secretaries attending the Monthly Meetings/Bi-monthly Meetings
are also construed as special casual leave instead of duty period as the
formal meetings with administration will not cover up with other union
meetings.
It is therefore requested to clarify the same and also to enhance
the number of special casual leave to attend union Meetings/Seminars.
Item No.86. Engagement of Qualified GDS in vacant Posts of PA/SAs.
The shortage of staff in Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant is very
acute due to non filling of vacant posts, prolonged officiating in LSG, HSG II
& HSG I Posts, diversion of Posts to ME & System oriented works,
deputation to circle office etc. The officials are forced to look after two or
three PAs works daily which causes erosion in efficiency and criticism
from customers. In order to overcome the present shortage, it is requested
to kindly cause orders to engage well qualified GDS available in
the department on daily rated basis as if engaged in Postmen/Group ‘D’
short term vacancies.
Item No. 101. Grant of peripheral HRA in consonance with the List of
Urban Agglomerations notified in 2011
Population totals released by the Census of India 2011 of Govt. of
India, instead of awaiting for dependency certificate years-to-gather from the
respective collectors. It is well placed in the Census of India 2011 that
the notified urban agglomeration is a continuous urban spread constituting
a town and its adjoining growths. Instead of forwarding separate proposal,
the Circle heads may be advised to collect all details and take up the
proposals as one time. It will minimize the time and workload as well
enable to issue early sanctions.
Item No. 102.Request to withdraw the extension of business hours up
to 5.00 PM (total 7 hours) including Saturdays against ILO norms and against
5 day week- administrative office/ 6 day week – operative office
principles.
As per the instructions contained in Dte. No. 11-2/2004-p. o. dt.
26.6.2012 instructions were issued to all the Divisions/units in other regions
also to revise/extend the business hours up to 17.00 hours based on demand
and revenue and based on this in Tamilnadu Circle, in one region ordered to
extend the counter working hours for seven hours which results the closure of
all offices late. The counter working hours should not be raised beyond
five hours and six hours for bigger offices agreed upon earlier. It is
requested to cause appropriate instructions in this regard.
Item No. 102. Maintaining LR strength and filling up the vacancies.
Due to acute shortage of staff, the existing LRPAs were positioned
against regular vacant posts, years-together, and slowly the LR P.A. S were
amalgamated within the sanctioned strength mostly in all the Divisions and the
Rectt. was denied against the 10% LRPAs posts, as in the case of residual vacancies.
Hence a thorough review is requested in order to restore the LR strength
exclusively.
