Friday, December 31, 2010

Happy New Year 2011

We wish all of NUPE Postmen & Gr'D' /MTS /FNPO members and our readers and family members a very Happy New Year 2010. Let the new year 2011 brings you all health, happiness, and much prosperity.

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T.N Rahate G/S
NUPE Postmen & Gr'D'/MTS

Child Care Leave to Central Government employees - regarding.

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Calendar of Departmental Examinations Scheduled to be held in the year 2011

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No. 180 16/3/2010-Estt. (I)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

North Block, New Delhi.
Dated, the 28th December, 2010
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CORRIGENDUM
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Sub: Special concessions/facilities to Central Government Employees working in Kashmir Valley in attached / subordinate offices or PSUs falling under the control of Central Government.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department of even Number dated 15.3.2010 extending the Special concessions / facilities to Central Government Employees working in Kashmir Valley in attached / subordinate offices or PSUs falling under the control or Central Government, for the period with effect from 1.1.2010 to 3 1.12.2010 and to say that the Annexure attached with the OM stands partially modified to include the Notes. The Annexure as modified is attached herewith.

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(Simmi R. Nakra)
Director (P&A)

All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.
(As per standard mailing list)

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Details of package of Concession/Facilities to Central Government employees working in Kashmir Valley in Attached/Subordinate Offices or PSUs falling under the control of Central Government:-

I. Additional H.R.A. and other concessions:

(A) Employees posted to Kashmir Valley

(i) These employees have an option to move their families to a selected place of their choice in India at Government expense. T.A. for the families allowed as admissible in permanent transfer inclusive of transportation of personal effects, lump-sum payment

for packing etc.

(ii) Departmental arrangements for stay, security and transportation to place of work for employees.

(iii) HRA as for Class 'A' city applicable for employees exercising option at (i). Such

employees will be eligible for drawing the normal HRA as well at their place of

posting provided Departmental arrangement is not made for his/her stay.

(iv) The period of temporary duty extended to six months. For period of temporary duty daily allowance at full rate is admissible, apart from departmental arrangements for stay, security and transportation.

(B) Employees posted to Kashmir Valley who do not wish to move their families to a selected place of residence;

A per diem allowance of Rs. 10/- is paid for each day of attendance to compensate for any additional expense in transportation to and from office etc. This will be in addition to the transport allowance, which the employee is otherwise eligible for under Ministry of Finance order No. 21(2)/2008-E.II(B) dated 29.8.1008.

II. MESSING FACILITIES:

Messing Allowance to be paid to the employees at a uniform rate of Rs. 15/- per day by all Departments, or in lieu messing arrangements to be made by the Departments themselves. This rate of allowance will have to be adhered to uniformly by all the Ministries/Departments with effect from 01.07.1999. The slightly higher rate of Rs. 25.50 adopted by the Department of Telecom and Posts and allowed to be continued as a special case by the Department of Personnel in consultation with the Ministry of Finance, would, however, continue to be paid at the said rate.

III. ADJUSTRMENT OF MIGRANT EMPLOYEES:

As a purely temporary measure, the employees migrated from the Kashmir Valley are accommodated to the extent possible in the available vacancies under the respective Ministries/Departments in offices located outside but adjacent to the union Territory of Delhi.

IV. PAYMENT OF LEAVE SALARYIAD HOC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

Arrangements were made for payment of leave salary for the period upto 30' April, 1990 in respect of employees who may not have received their emoluments after migration. Such employees were allowed to be given either leave salary at the minimum of the scale or some adhoc financial assistance as an advance to be adjusted from their dues after they join duty. Further the migrant employees who were unable to join their respective places of posting in the Valley due to the prevailing circumstances, were extended this facility till they were adjusted in accordance with (iii) above.

V. REGULARISATION OF THE PERIOD OF ABSENCE OF J&K MIGRANT EMPLOYEES:

In August, 1992, it was decided that the period of migration of a Central Government employee, who migrated from Kashmir Valley in view of the disturbed conditions would be treated as Earned leave to the extent which may have been due to him on the date of proceeding for migration. However, the position was reviewed by the Ministry of Personnel in April, 1997 and if was decided that the Earned Leave which was at the credit of the Central Government migrant employee at the time of migration will not be adjusted against the migration period, but will remain available for the purpose of leave encashment on the date of their retirement in respect of the employees who had already retired or would retire in future. The period of absence would however count in the service for the purpose of pension, but shall not count for earning any kind of leave. During the period of absence, a migrant employee is entitled to his pay (excluding special pay and local allowances) dearness allowance, which he would have been otherwise paid from time to time including benefit of increment had he reported for duty immediately after expiry of his Earned leave.

VI. PAYMENT OF MONTHLY PENSION TO PENSIONERS OF KASHMIR VALLEY

Pensioners of Kashmir Valley who are unable to draw their monthly pensions through either Public Sector Banks or PA0 treasuries from which they were receiving their pensions, would be given pensions outside the Valley where they have settled, in relaxation of relevant provisions.

NOTE:- I. The package of concession/facilities shall be admissible in Kashmir Valley comprising of six districts, namely Ananhag, Baramulla, Budgam, Kupwara, Pulwama and Srinagar.

2. The package of concession/facilities shall be admissible to Temporary Status Casual labourers working in Kashmir Valley in terms of para 5(i) of the Casual Labourers (Grant of Temporary Status and Regularization) Scheme of Government of India. 1993.

3. The benefit of additional HRA admissible under the Kashmir Valley package shall be admissible to all Central Government employees posted to Kashmir Valley irrespective of whether they are natives of Kashmir Valley, if they choose to move their families anywhere in India subject to the conditions governing the grant of these allowances.

4. The facilities of Messing Allowance and Per Diem allowance shall also be allowed to natives of Kashmir Valley in terms of the Kashmir Valley package.
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Pension Rules for Employees of PSUs.

Issue of Individual Plastic Cards to each CGHS Beneficiary- Guidelines to pensioner Beneficaries.


Wednesday, December 29, 2010

CADRE RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE MEETING.

THE FORMAL MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON CADRE RESTRUCTURING WAS HELD ON 27-12-2010 WITH DDG (ESTT). S/S T.N.RAHATE G/S NUPE POSTMEN & Gr ‘D’/MTS AND PRESIDENT FNPO, D. KISHAN RAO MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ATTENDED AND SRI D.THEAGARAJAN, SG FNPO , APRTICIPATED AS OBSERVER AND NFPE WAS REPRESENTED BY SRI K.V SRIDHARN GENERAL SECRETARY, AIPEU GROUP C MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ATTENDED. A BROADER UNDERSTANGING WAS REACHED ON THE STRUCTURE OF POSTS TO BE UPGRADED AND PERCENTAGE OF PROMOTIONS IN EACH CADRE.THE FINAL DECISIONS WII BE TAKEN IN THE MEETING SCHEDULED TO BE HELD ON 22-01-2011

Filling Up of one post of Sr. Instructor, Postal Training Centre, Mysore-570010

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Recommendations of the Fifth Central Pay Commission on Scales of pay of posts of Superintending Engineers and equivalent in the Organized Group 'A' Engineering Service.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

FRESH NEWS

Cadre Restructuring meeting

27th Dec'10 formal meeting was held with DDG(Est).A broad understanding was reached. However no decision has been taken. Next meeting will be on 22/01/2011.

MTS Recruitment Rules

MTS recruitment rules expected within a week

Postman Issue

A meeting will be held with staff side on 21/01/2011 probably.

OSA: (Out Station Allowance)

Ministry of Finance returned the fie with some queries. Our Dept clarified and sent to Ministry for approval. After the meeting GSNUPE Postman & Gr.D (MTS), SGFNPO, GSNUPEC and GSNUR-IV met the Member (P) and CGM Mail Business.

THE DEPARTMENT OF POSTS HAS INITIATED EXTERNAL CONSUMER AUDITS.

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STEPPING UP OF PAY OF SENIOR ASSISTANTS/PAS OF CSS/CSSS PROMOTED PRIOR OF 01.01.2006 AND DRAWING LESS PAY THAN ASSISTANTS/PAS OF CSS/ CSSS PROMOTED AFTER 01.01.2006.
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SCHEME FOR ENGAGEMENT OF GDS ON COMPASSIONATE GROUNDS-MERIT POINTS AND PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION.

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LAST DATE FOR CHANGE OF OPTION AS PER RULE NO.11 CCS RULES (REVISED PAY) 2008 IS 31.12.2010

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CLOSING OF PPF (HUF) ACCOUNTS ON MATURITY –AN AMENDMENT TO PARAGRAPH (9) OF PPF SCHEME 1968.

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EMPLOYEES MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CHALLENGE CAT JUDGEMENT IN SC.

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

CADRE RESTRUCTURING OF GROUP 'C' OTHER THAN ACCOUNTS CADRE - CONSTITUTION OF A COMMITTEE.

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REVIEW OF INSTRUCTIONS ON ENGAGEMENT OF CASUAL LABOURERS IN THE LIGHT OF THE GUIDELINES ON OUTSOURCING.

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REVISION OF NORMS FOR ASSESSMENT OF WORKLOAD OF THE BRANCH POSTMASTERS.

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IMPORTANT ORDER ON CASUAL LABOUR .

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

MODIFIED ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION SCHEME FOR THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES – CLARIFICATION REGARDING.

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No. 5034/3/2008-(D) (Vol.II)
Government of India
of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training) / Establshment (D)

North Block, New Delhi the 1st November, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme for the Central Government Civilian Employees – Clarification regarding.

A joint committee is set up to examine the anomalies pertaining to the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) vide Department of Personnel & Training O.M.

No.11/1/2010-JCA dated 03-05-2010.

2. During the joint committee meeting it was pointed out by the Staff Side that the word ‘new organization’ of the last line of para 24 of Annexure-I of MACPS dated 19.05.2009 was not in consonance with the spirit of the Scheme. The issue has been examined and it is clarified that in case of transfer ‘including unilateral transfer on request, regular service rendered in previous organization / office shall be counted alongwith the regular service in the new organization / office for the purpose of getting financial upgradation under the MACPS. However, financial upgradation under the MACPS shall be allowed in the immediate next higher grade pay in the hierarchy of revised pay bands as given in CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008. Para 24 of MACPS stands amended to this extent.

3. The Staff Side also raised an issue on the ‘benchmark’ for MACP as given in para 17 of Annexure-I of MACPS dated 19.05.2009, which provides that the financial upgradation would be on non-functional basis subject to fitness, in the hierarchy of grade pay within the PB-1. Thereafter for upgradation under the MACPS, the benchmark of ‘good’ would be applicable till the grade pay of Rs.6600/- in PB-3. The benchmark will be ‘Very Good’ for financial upgradation to the promotion to the grade pay of Rs.7600 and above. It was pointed out that in some cases the promotion to the next higher grade was made on the basis of ‘fitness’ as the method of promotion as specified in the relevant recruitment rules, was ‘non-selection’. Therefore, such cases benchmarks should not be insisted upon under the MACPS. The issue has been examined and it is clarified that where the financial upgradation under MACPS also happen to be in the promotional grade and benchmark for promotion is lower than the benchmark for granting the benefits under MACPS as mentioned in para 17 ibid, the benchmark for promotion shall apply to MACP also.

4. All Ministries/Departments may give wide circulation to the contents of this O.M. for general guidance and appropriate action in the matter.

5. Hindi version will follow.

S/d
(Smith Kumar)
Director (Estt-I)

FILLING UP OF ONE POST OF Sr. INSTRUCTOR, POSTAL TRAINING CENTRE, MYSORE-570010

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INTER-CIRCLE TRANSFER OF INSPECTORS OF POSTS UNDER RULE 38 OF P&T MANUAL VOL. IV-REG.

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introduction of anti-money laundering (aml) combating of financing of terrorism (cft) norms for small savings schs-fresh instructions and clarificatio

INTRODUCTION OF ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) COMBATING OF FINANCING OF TERRORISM (CFT) NORMS FOR SMALL SAVINGS SCHEMES-FRESH INSTRUCTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING.
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D.G. Posts No. 109-04/2007-SB dated 30.11.2010 (SB Order No.22)

The undersigned is directed refer to this office letter of even number dated 24.8.2010(SB Order 18/2010) vide which revised guide lines for implementation of KYC norms under PMLA were circulated . On receipt of various references from the field units as well as Agent Associations and general public, clause(b) and (c) of para No.1 of the Annexure' A' enclosed with the SB Order18/2010 have been amended to exempt personal presence of the depositors(s)/Investor(s) at the time of opening of account /purchase of certificates. Modified clauses are as under:-

Revised Para 1/Clause (b) and (c)

(b) At the time of opening of account /purchase of certificates, it should be ensured that all KYC documents including photograph have either been self attested or attested by the Gazetted Officer. If the account is opened through agent or certificate are purchased through agent, the concerned agent should attest the documents including photograph by puttingdated signatures along with agency number. In case of Joint Accounts/Investments, Joint photograph and documents of all Co-depositors or investors are required to be submitted

(c) It is the duty of Counter PA or BPM and Supervisor or SPM (in case of SO) to see that all KYC documents have attestation as per clause (b) and they tally the photograph with the Photo ID. They should also tally name of the depositor(s) with name shown in the ID proof and record in writing on Account Opening Form or Purchase application as "KYC" Documents verified & attested.

4. This may kindly brought to the notice of all post offices for strict implementation and may be ensured that this is followed scrupulously.

5. This issues with the approval of DDG(FS).

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(Kawal Jit Singh)
Assistant Director (SB)

CLOSING OF PPF (HUF) ACCOUNTS ON MATURITY –AN AMENDMENT TO PARAGRAPH (9) OF PPF SCHEME 1968.

D.G. Posts No. 32-01/2010-SB dated 13.12.2010 (S.B. Order No. 23/2010)

The undersigned is directed to say that as per GSR 286(E) dated 13.5.2005 circulated vide SB Order 10/2004 dated 23.6.2005, only individuals can open PPF account from 13.5.2005. A further clarification was issued vide then DDG (FS) D.O. letter No. 113-10/2004-SB dated 5.9.2005 and again reiterated vide SB Order No.20/2005 dated 14.11.2005 vide which it was conveyed that existing PPF accounts opened in the name of HUF would continue till maturity and enjoy all facilities available under earlier rules but their maturity period cannot be extended further after 13.5.2005 .Therefore the present position of PPF (HUF) accounts is :

● PPF accounts opened in the name of HUF prior to 13.5.2005 cannot be further extended after maturity and no further deposit can be accepted in such accounts after maturity.

2. Now, MOF(DEA) vide GSR(E) dated 7.12.2010 (F. No. 7/4/2010-NS-II dated 7.12.2010) has amended Paragraph 9 of PPF Scheme rules by adding a provision below Sub-paragraph (3) of this Paragraph according to which from 7.12.2010, the position of PPF accounts opened in the name of HUF prior to 13.5.2005 will be as follows:

● PPF accounts opened in the name of HUF prior to 13.5.2005 will be closed on maturity i.e. 31st March of the 16th Financial Year from the year in which account was opened. No further interest will be admissible.

● PPF accounts opened in the name of HUF prior to 13.5.2005 but have already been matured but not yet closed, shall be closed on 31st March, 2011 after which no further interest shall be admissible.

3. Copy of amendment issued by MOF (DEA) is enclosed. It is requested that this amendment should be circulated to all post office handling PPF scheme and above matter given in bullet points should be displayed on the Notice Boards of these Post Offices. It is also requested that strict instructions should be issued to all postal staff at the counters to see the passbook at the time of deposit of subscription in PPF accounts and not to accept deposits in such accounts. Any over payment of interest if made shall be the responsibility of the Counter PA and the Supervisor.

4. This issues with the approval of DDG (FS).

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(Kawal Jit Singh)
Assistant Director (SB

Lates News.

G.S.R. 956(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section(4) of section 3 pf the Public Provident Fund Act,1968(23of 1968), the Central Government hereby makes the following Scheme further to amend the Public Provident Fund Scheme,1968,
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Friday, December 17, 2010

Revised and Consolidated Instructions on Cadre Review.

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Revised Monograph on Cadre Review of Group 'A' Central Services.

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AMENDMENT TO CENTRAL CIVIL SERVISES (COMMUTATION OF PENSION) RULES-1972: NOTIFICATION REGARDING.

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Fresh empanelment of private hospitals and revision of Room Rent applicable under CGHS.

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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

AMENDMENT TO RTI RULES-

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

GENERAL SECRETARY N.U.P.E P-IV (C.H.Q) & PRESIDENT F.N.P.O. DEMANDED TO SECRETARY (P) & D.O.P.T.

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Request for reservation of 10 to 25% outside quoto for the sons and daughters of the Posts Departmental Employees in India Post.
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Some Laters,

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Consideration of appropriate Grade Pay of Rs. 2400/-, Rs. 2800/-, Rs. 4200/- etc to the promotee Postman/Mail Gouard/PA/SA who were promoted before 01-09-2008 – regarding
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Monday, December 13, 2010

Special benefits in cases of death and disability in service payment of disability pension/family pension relaxation of qualifying service.

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Recruitment of staff from open market in Pay Band-1 of Rs.5200-20200 having Grade Pay of Rs.1800/-.

Railway Board Issue Order

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Friday, December 10, 2010

Amendment to RTI Rules.

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Syllabus for Departmental Examination in respect of Post Master Grade-I in Postal Wing.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

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Revision of Fixed Stationery Charges for Post offices, Savings Bank Control Organizations in Head offices, & Inspectors/ Asst. Superintendents holding independent charge of sub Division under Rule 341-A of Volume II
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Lates News

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CS (MA) Rules, 1944 – Reimbursement of expenditure involved on emergent cases for the treatment taken at private nursing home/clinic – Delegation of powers – Regarding.
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Communicating tentative reasons for disagreement under rule 15(2) of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965.

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Saturday, December 4, 2010

INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES ON SENIORITY" DOPT PUBLISHED AN IMPORTANT ORDER REGARDING SENIORITY.

NEWS IN BRIEF

S.G.FN.P.O contacted DDG(East) and enquire about the convening of CADRE RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE MEETING . The DDG replied that the formal meeting will be conducted shortly. Invitation will be sent to committee members as per the procedures.

POSTMEN RELATED ISSUES

Formal meeting will be held shortly .The DDG(East) will inform the date of the meeting to committee members and observers.

LATES NEWS

PRESENTATION ON TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN DEPARTMENT OF POSTS WAS HELD ON 23.11.2010 IN THE PRESENCE OF SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF POSTS, MEMBER (TECHNOLOGY), MEMBER (OPERATIONS) AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE INDIA POST. THE STAFF SIDE WAS REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY GENERALS OF FEDERATIONS AND GENERAL SECRETARIES OF ALL INDIA UNIONS.
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Revision of Fixed Monetary compensation (FMC) to delivery staff and remuneration to other staff.

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Streamlining of functioning of CGHS dispensaries.

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SENIORITY - Consolidated orders on...

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LATES NEWS

CS (MA) Rules, 1944 – Reimbursement of expenditure involved on emergent cases for the treatment taken at private nursing home/clinic – Delegation of powers – Regarding.
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Office Memorandum

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Friday, December 3, 2010

CADRE RESTRUCTURING IN THE DOP.

AS YOU ARE AWARE THAT THE NAPEC AND FNPO SUBMITTED PROPOSALS FOR THE CADRE RESTRUCTURING ON 21-09-2010 AND AWAITING FOR THE FIRST MEETING ON THE SUBJECT.IN THE WEBSITES OF NFPE IT IS MENTIONED THAT THERE IS A MEETING ON THE CADRE RESTRUCTURING ON 26-11-2010 ,WHICH WE ARE UNAWARE AND THE GS NAPEC IS A MEMBER AND SG FNPO IS AN INVITEE FOR THE COMMITTEE MEETINGS.THE GS CONTACTED AND IT IS CONFIRMED THAT THERE IS NO FORMAL MEETING AS SUCH.THIS IS ONLY TO CLEAR THE CONFUSION. FORMAL MEETING WILL BE HELD IN DUE COURSE.
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Posted By,
T.N Rahate
G/S NUPE Postmen &
Gr 'D' MTS

Introduction of Postmastor Cadre in Postal Wing.

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Redesignating erstwhite Group ‘D’ employees as Multi Tasking Staff Group ‘C’ and their revised duties.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM.

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Friday, November 26, 2010

INTRODUCTION OF POSTMASTER CADRE IN POSTAL WING.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

LATES NEWS

FORMATION OF A COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS ISSUE RELATING TO POSTMEN - ADDITION TO TERMS OF REFERENCE.

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FORMATION OF A COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS ISSUE RELATING TO POSTMEN - ADDITION TO ITS CONSTITUTION.


Study Leave for Fellowships offered by reputed Institutes.

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Sunday, November 21, 2010

Revised rates for Special Cancellation/Cover release by the Department of Posts on various occasions..

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Friday, November 12, 2010

SPECIAL MEETING IN THE CHAMBER OF CGM (MB),ROOM NO,403,DAK BHAVAN, NEW DELHI AT 11.AM. ON 23rd NOVEMBER 2010 TO DISCUSS THE PROBLEMS OF POSTMAN STAFF.

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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Technological developments in Department of Posts - Presentation to the Staff Side on 23.11.2010 at 10.30 hours in Committee Room, Dak Bhawan, ND.


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Health Ministry implements New Health Insurance for Central Government Employees and Pensioners.

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FIXATION OF PAY OF RE - EMPLOYED PENSIONERS - TREATMENT OF MILITARY SERVICE PAY.

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Union Cabinet Approves Bill for Protection of Women at Work Place.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS INVITED EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR CORE SYSTEM INTEGRATOR FOR IT MODERNIZATION PROJECT.

Expression of Interest (EOI) for
Core System Integrator (CSI) for
IT Modernisation Project
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS & IT
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
29th October 2010.
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For further details please click the below link and download.
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http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pdf/CSI_EOI_Department_of_posts_29102010.pdf

WORKERS ELIGIBLE FOR INTEREST ON GRATUITY, RULES MADURAI BENCH OF HC.

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Charging of enhanced rate of licence fee in case of out of turn Allotment.

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Timely confirmation in various Central Civil Services- issue of Guidelines.

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Friday, November 5, 2010

Diwali Greeting

HAPPY DIWALI
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WE WISH A VERY VERY HAPPY DIWALI TO ALL OUR COLLEGES, READERS & WELL WISHERS.!!



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Posted by,
T.N Rahate
President FNPO &
G/S N.U.P.E P4 CHQ,

SOME INFORMATIONS.

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T.N Rahate
President FNPO &
G/S NUPE P4 CHQ

PERFORMANCE RELATED BONUS - INCENTIVE SYSTEM FOR GOVT EMPLOYEES MAY BE INTRODUCED NEXT YEAR SOURCE: Economic times 24/10/2010.

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T.N Rahate
G/S N.U.P.E
CHQ

Thursday, November 4, 2010

New Pension Scheme: Choose plan to suit risk profile

Govt employees can protest adverse ACRs

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Friday, October 29, 2010

FILLING UP OF THE VACANCIES OF POSTAL ASSISTANT I SORTING ASSISTANT PERTAINING TO THE YEARS 2009 AND 2010 BY DIRECT RECRUITMENT.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Study Tour of Union Representatives to the Royal Mail, London.






























































































































































































































































Study Tour of Union Representatives to the Royal Mail, London.
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A Delegation consisting of eight Union Representatives of FNPO and NFPE visited Royal Mail from 18th to 23rd of October, 2010. The delegation was lead by Shri A.K. Sharma, DDG (Estt.) and Shri Subhash Chander, Director (SR) co-ordinated the tour. The tour was arranged by India Post. The FNPO was represented by the General Secretaries of Postmen & Group D/ MTS, NAPE P-III, NU R-IV Shri T.N. Rahate, Shri D. Kishan Rao and Shri A.H. Siddique respectively.
For Shri T.N. Rahate, General Secretary NUPE P-IV it was a second occasion to visit foreign country i.e. London on Study Tour as he has already visited Germany Deutsche Post in Study Tour during 23rd to 27th March, 2009.
The tour is successful in as much as the Union Representatives has got a chance to observe the urgent need of the technological change of the Post due to the liberalization of Postal markets in both the countries to improve the efficiency and for a level playing field with other market operators besides maintaining the UPSO obligation as both the countries are committed for the UPSO. UK regulation and liberalization started in 1-1-2006 and mail regulator came into existence and 50 operators are granted licenses besides the Royal Mail in the market without the UPSO. The strength of the Royal Mail is its unique door-to-door delivery system like India Post with 1,48,000 frontline employees, 4,50,000 collections a day, 27 million delivery points, 33,000 vehicles plus 29 Aircrafts, 27,000 bicycles.

This tour was especially arranged to study the working pattern of Royal Mail, London especially to mention here that the British Government has established India Post in our country and the same Postal Department at London and British commonwelfare.

The delegation visited the officers of Royal Mail, London and observed that at par with our country the door-to-door delivery through Postman is being served by foot, in trolley, by bicycle and with van.

Ist & IInd Class Mails is being delivered by the separate postman whereas a separate Postman is given for delivery of special mails and another separate postman deliveres parcel etc. For all the different mail deliveries a separate postman is used. All the deliveries are different but it is deliveried only once in a day. We have been pleased to note that the Sorting pattern is very good at Royal Mail due to proper use of mechanism. The Sorting of all Delivery Zone is being made at one and the same spot by Beatwise, Officewise with the help of machine.
The Front Side of Post Offices is work place of Postal Business and backside of Post Offices is assigned only for Mail and delivery process of Royal Mail which is Government Ltd. Enterprises. However, it was really a very good tour organised by the Department and the result of the Tour is fruitful for the further improvement of Postal Services in the Department.

The Royal Mail suffered losses to the tune of 100 million pounds in 2008-09 and borrowed 1.2 billion pounds to interest for changing the infrastructure and improving efficiency to compete with the other operators in the Market.

The India Post and the Royal Mail has the similarities in the nature, but, for the modernisation and the advancement in the technology to meet the market challenges.
(T.N. RAHATE)
General Secretary

Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension or pension in the Pre-revised scale of 5th CPC w.e

Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension or pension in the pre-revised scale of 5th CPC w.e.f 1.7.2010.
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Payment of Commutation value of additional amount of pension in resspect of employees who retired on/after 1.1.2006 but before 2.9.2008 and expired before exercising option for commutation of additional amount of pension - Regarding.
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Sunday, October 24, 2010

DELAY AND IRREGULARITIES IN IMPLEMENTATION OF MODIFIED ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION SCHEME – CLARIFICATIONS regarding.

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DELAY AND IRREGULARITIES IN IMPLEMENTATION OF MODIFIED ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION SCHEME – CLARIFICATIONS regarding.

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Reserve Bank of India has given permission to the Department of Posts (DoP) to launch its prepaid debit card, in partnership with Master Card,

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Saturday, October 16, 2010

STAFF UNION VISIT TO ROYAL MAIL LONDON.

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A TEN MEMBER DELEGATION UNDAR TEAM LEADARSHIP OF SHRI A. K.SHARMA DDG{EASST} DEPARTMENT OF POSTS IS VISITING ROYAL MAIL LONDON FROM 18TH TO 22ND OCTOBER 2010. THE FNPO IS REPRESENTED BY S/S T.N.RAHATE, D. KISHAN RAO, A.H.SIDDIQUI PRESIDENT FNPO/ & GENERAL SECRETARIES OF, NUPE POSTMEN & GROUP 'D' (MTS) AND NAPE 'C' NUR IV RESPECTIVELY. THE TRAINING PROGRAMME INCLUDES.

INTRODUCTION TO ROYAL MAIL, WORLD POSTAL ENVIRONMENT, POST OFFICE COUNTERS TRANSFORMATION, VISIT TO POST OFFICES, DELIVERY OFFICES, ROYAL MAIL AUTOMATION PROGRAMME, OVERVIEW OF PARCEL FORCE WORLDWIDE, VISIT TO INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL HUBS AND MEETING WITH CWU REPRESENTATIVES. BON VOYAGE TO THE DELEGATION

THE DELEGATION WILL LEAVE INDIA FROM DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIR PORT ON DATED 17TH OCTOMBER 2010 AT 7.10 AM

Lates News

Gramin Dak Sevak Employees
Modified instructions on Recruitment of GDS through Employment Exchange - Clarification of term "Effective No. of Candidates"

Attention of all concerned is invited to Para 3 of this Dte Order No. 19-4 / 97-ED & Trg Dt 19.08.98 which provided that "in case the notification and public advertisement so issued fail to elicit any response within the stipulated date or if the effective number of candidates applied for the post is less than 3, the vacancies will be re-notified to the Employment Exchange & fresh advertisement issued calling for nominations etc within 15 days"

2 The term "effective No. of candidates / applications" has undergone judicial scrutiny by CAT, Hyderabad in OA No. 516 / 2009 in the matter of Shri.Chennuri Raju vs Union of India & relying on judgment of High Court of Madras in WP No. 22500 & 20422 / 1999 in similar case CAT, Hyderabad has held in its judgment on 15.06.10 that "three effective applications mean three applications should be received and even if one of the candidates amongst the three applicants is eligible, the selectionsh be finalized

3. The issue has been considered in this Dte in the light of the aforesaid judgment and I am directed to convey that term "effective No. of Candidates" finding a mention in the order of this Dte ibid may be interpreted to mean that three applications from the different candidates should be received and even if one of the candidates amongst the three applicants is found eligible, the selection should be finalized in conformity with the interpretation as referred to in Para 2 above.

DG (P) Letter No: 19-27 / 2010-GDS Dt. 07.10.10.

Do Letter by A.K. Sharma,Dy. Director General (Establishment Branch) Government of India, Department of Posts,Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001.

D.O.No.6-31/2010-PE-II ................... ............Dated: 11th Oct, 2010


To

Chief Postmaster General, Andhra Pradesh/ Assam/ Bihar/ Chhattisgarh/ Delhi/ J&K/ Jharkhand/ Kerala/ MP/ Maharashtra/ North East/ Tamil Nadu/ Uttar Pradesh/ West Bengal.

Dear Shri,

Kindly refer to Directorate letter of even no. dated 17-08-2010 on the issue of payment of severance amount to the Gramin Dak Sevaks on absorption in a Departmental post on regular basis.

2. The Department is examining a proposal of severance amount of GDS on their absorption in the Departmental posts after rendering 10 years of continuous service as Gramin Dak Sevaks. In order to assess the financial implications, Heads of Circle were requested to furnish the information of the implications, Heads of Circle were requested to furnish the information of the number of such Grmain Dak Sevaks absorbed against Departmental posts from year 2006 to 2010 calendar year-wise.

3. I shall be grateful if you could kindly look into the matter and send the desired information as per the prescribed format expeditiously.

With warm regards,
Yours sincerely

-Sd-
(A.K.Sharma)

Friday, October 15, 2010

Lates News

Recruitment rules for Multi Tasking Staff Group’C’ (Gr.D). It was informed DO P&T Cleared. that the File has been sent to Law Ministry for formal approval. Orders expected shortly.

Meeting Technological Development in the Dept of Posts on 23-10-2010 at Ghaziabad Cancelled.

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Technological Developments in Department of Posts - Presentation to the Staff Side on 23.10.2010 in Postal Staff College of india, Ghaziabad - Cancellation regarding.

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

INTRODUCTION OF A NEW SERVICE DISCHARGE BENEFIT SCHEME(SDBS) FOR THE GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS WORKING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF POSTS.

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Modified Instructions on Recruitment of GDS through Employment Exchange - Clarification of term "Effective No. of Candidates".

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Lates News

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MANNER OF COUNTING OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EX-GRATIA GRATUITY AND SEVERANCE AMOUNT IN CASE OF GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS ENGAGED IN SEASONAL BRANCH POST OFFICES – CASE OF SHRI KAMAL SINGH EX-SEASONAL GDS BPM RUNG DRONAGIRI UNDER CHAMOLI DIVISION.
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New Pay Revision Committee to examine changes in pay structure of CPSE.

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Extension of Risk Allowance till 31.12.2010

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Secretary (p)'s meeting with Postal JCA on 12/07/2010

Secretary (p)'s meeting with Postal Joint Council of Action on 12/07/2010 Item No. 6-Cadre Restructuring of Gr 'C' employees, other than Accounts Cadres Constitution of a Committee - Modification regarding.


Declaration of holiday For Commonwealth Games-2010 in Delhi/New Delhi/Gurgaon, Faridabad, NOIDA and Ghaziabad on 14th Oct '2010

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(1). Declaration of holiday under Negotiable Instrument Act for Central Government Offices, including Central Public Sector Undertakings, located in Delhi/ New Delhi on the 14th October, 2010 on the occasion of Closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games-2010.

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(2). Declaration of holiday under Negotiable Instrument Act for Central Government Offices, including Central Public Sector Undertakings, located in Gurgaon, Faridabad, NOIDA and Ghaziabad on the 14th October, 2010 on the occasion of Closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games-2010.

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INTEREST BEARING ADVANCE / SIXTH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION ON HOUSE BUILDING ADVANCE-ENHANCEMENT IN PAST – REGARDING.

Copy of OM No. I-17011/2/\(1)/2009-H.III dated 14th July,2010 from Ministry of Urban Development (Housing-III Section) , New Delhi.

Sub: Interest bearing advance /Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendation on House Building Advance-enhancement in past – regarding

The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Ministry's O.M. No. 1-17011/11(3\4)/2008-H.III dated 27th November, 2008 on the above subject and to say that it has been decided in consultations with Ministry of Finance to make the afore-said orders applicable with effect from 1st January, 2006. Accordingly, an enhancement of House Building Advance, if applied for, may be granted for an amount equivalent to the difference between the previously sanctioned amount and the new amount determined on the basis of pay in the pay band, in past case, where HBA was sanctioned on or after 1-1-2006 but before 27-11-2008 subject to complying following conditions:

(a) The Government servant should not have drawn the entire amount of HBA sanctioned under earlier orders and /or where construction is not completed /full cost towards acquisition of house /flat is yet to be paid.

(b) There will be no deviation from the approved plan of construction on the basis of which the original sanction of House Building Advance was accorded. The revised cost of the original plan can, however, be considered for determining the additional amount, subject to the prescribed maximum limits.

(c) Supplementary Mortgage Deed, Personal Bond and Sureties will be drawn and executed at the expense of the loanee.

(d) The actual entitlement will be restricted to the repaying capacity computed on the basis of the formula laid down in this Ministry's O.M. No. 1-17015/16/92-H.III. dated 17.10.2000. It should be ensured that the entire amount of advance with interest is recovered before retirement on the Government servant.

(e) Rate of Interest: The rate of interest chargeable in such cases would be as per the slab applicable to the total sanctioned amount i.e. amount already sanctioned on or after 1-1-2006 but before 27-11-2008 plus the enhanced sanction. However, the new rate of interest would be chargeable only on collective amount that would remain outstanding on grant of enhancement of HBA i.e., the unpaid portion of previously sanction HBA plus the enhancement so granted. Thus, the amount of HBA that has already been re-paid on old rates will not attract the fresh interest charges.

2. However, the existing limit of maximum admissible amount of Rs. 7.50 lakh for the purpose of construction /purchase of new house /flat and Rs. 1.80 lakh would remain unchanged. In other words, the sum total of previously sanctioned HBA and the enhancement granted under these orders cannot exceed the aforesaid limits. In nay case, not more than one enhancement is admissible to Govt. employees.

3. The applications for enhancement HBA should be submitted within six months from the date of issue of this order.

4. Ministries/Departments whose branch offices are situated in the far flung areas like in case of Ministry of Defence, etc., are advised to give wider publicity to these orders through modern communication means like facsimile, e-mail, web-site, etc. so that there is no occasion for any representationfor extending the time limit of six months on the grounds of receiving these orders late.

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(V.K. Gupta)
Deputy Financial Adviser

D.G. Posts F. No. 12-03/2010-PAP dated 30th September, 2010.

The undersigned is directed to forward herewith a copy of the Ministry of Urban Development (Housing-III Section), New Delhi, OM No. I-17011/2/\(1)/2009-H.III dated 14th July,2010 on the subject cited above, for kind information and further necessary action.

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(K. Ramesawara Rao)
Asstt. Director General (Estt.)

Saturday, October 9, 2010

ECONOMICS TIMES NEWS DEPT OF POSTS WANTS IRDA TO REGULATE ITS INSURANCE PLANS.

Friday, October 8, 2010

2nD MACPS MEETING HELD ON 15TH SEPTEMBER’2010- OFFICIAL MINUTES ISSUED BY DOPT Memo No : 11/01/2010- JCA DT 6/10/2010).

POSTAL DEPARTMENT MULLS MARKET PRICE FOR BIZ, SPEED POST.

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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Amendment in constitution of National Union of Postal Employees Postmen & Group 'D'.

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