Regarding Cadre Re-Structuring of Postman and Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) my Union is Submitting proposal Addressed to the Secretary (P), Department of Posts, Kind Attention: Shri A.K Sharma DDG (Estt.) & Chairman Cadre Re-structuring Committee & Copy To (1). Sri. D.Theagarajan S.G. FNPO (2). Sri K.B Shridharan Leader Staff Side Department Council (JCM)
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Proposal for Cadre re-structuring for Postman and Group ‘D & Multi Tasking Staff (MTS).
Regarding Cadre Re-Structuring of Postman and Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) my Union is Submitting proposal Addressed to the Secretary (P), Department of Posts, Kind Attention: Shri A.K Sharma DDG (Estt.) & Chairman Cadre Re-structuring Committee & Copy To (1). Sri. D.Theagarajan S.G. FNPO (2). Sri K.B Shridharan Leader Staff Side Department Council (JCM)
Department of Post DA Order Issued Today Payment of Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) at the revised Rates with effect from 01.07.2010.
Redesignating erstwhile Group 'D' Employees (earlier redesignated as Multi Skilled Employees Gr 'C') as M T S Gr 'C' and their revised duties.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Agenda Items for the Special Meeting To discuss the problems of the Postman Committee Chairman CGM (MB & O) & Sr. DDG (Mails).
Central Working Committee Meeting
of NUPE Postmen & Group ‘D’/MTS
Held in Kerala, Trivandrum on 21st to 23rd September 2010
of NUPE Postmen & Group ‘D’/MTS
Held in Kerala, Trivandrum on 21st to 23rd September 2010
Trivandrum : The Central Working Committee meeting of National Union of Postmen & Group ‘D’/Multi Task Staff of CHQ held during 21st to 23rd September 2010 at YMCA Hall, Trivandrum under the presidentship of Shri C.P. Nayee, All India President of the Union.
Shri Omen Chandi the Opposition Leader of Kerala State Assembly inaugurated the CWC. In his inaugural Speech he pointed out the relation between INTUC and our National Union and welcomed all the participants on behalf of Congress Party and on his own behalf and assured his fullest cooperation and help to the National Union of Postmen and Group ‘D’ at all level in
future also.
Shri D. Theagarajan, Secretary General, FNPO has taken active part in the CWC and addressed the participant in his befitting manner and praised the Union for increasing membership in last member reverification. He assured for his fullest cooperation in future to achieve the demands of Postman and Group ‘D’/M.T.S. in particular and all Postal Employees in general for securing a better status in restructuring.
The CWC ended under the Vote of thanks by Shri C. Thrivikraman Nair and the JCA of FNPO of Kerala Circle has hosted this CWC in a very good manner. CHQ Thanks them and
their team for grand success of CWC.
Posted by
(T.N. RAHATE)
General Secretary
Report From
Central Working Committee
NUPE Postmen & Group ‘D’ /
Multi Task Staff
At
YMCA Hall
South Side of the Kerala Secretariat,
Trivandrum-695 001 (Kerala)
On
21st – 23rd September 2010
Central Working Committee
NUPE Postmen & Group ‘D’ /
Multi Task Staff
At
YMCA Hall
South Side of the Kerala Secretariat,
Trivandrum-695 001 (Kerala)
On
21st – 23rd September 2010
Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners /Family Pensioners Revised rate effective from 1.7.2010.
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Lates News
DISCUSSIONS ON VARIOUS ISSUES TAKEN UP BY THE STAFF SIDE IN THE 2nd MEETING OF MACP COMMITTEE WAS HELD ON 15th September’ 2010.
IT IS TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT TO THE POSTAL EMPLOYEES AS MANY ANOMALIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED BY THE OFFICIAL SIDE FOR SOLUTION
IT IS TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT TO THE POSTAL EMPLOYEES AS MANY ANOMALIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED BY THE OFFICIAL SIDE FOR SOLUTION
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Monday, September 27, 2010
Recognition of Service Associations under CCS (RSA) Rules, 1993- Declaration of results of the verifications process 2010.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
LATES NEWS
One year Master’s Degree Programme – School of Government (Public Policy in the Central Government) at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Japan, funded by Govt of Japan from October 2011 to September 2012.
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SEMINAR ON TECHNOLOGY
The Department is to hold seminar in regard to `` Induction of New technology in the Post Office” on 23 October 2010 at Postal Staff College, Ghaziabad. Circle Secretaries of NAPE `C’ and AIPEU group `C’ and General Secretaries of all recognized unions and Secretary Generals will participate in the seminar
BONUS
PLB will be declared by our Department probably in October 2010( before 10 th October). In regard to removal of cap and increasing of ceiling to GDS and casual laborers in the enhance rate the Federation has already taken up with the Directorate
Secretary (P)'s meeting with Postal Joint Council of Action held on 12.07.2010 - Item No. 10 (C) Mentioning about all issues relating to Postmen.
COMMITTEE CONSTITUTED FOR POSTMEN RELATED ISSUED
The Department has constituted a committee vide letter no. 1/2/20-10-SR dated 13-14 sep.2010 to discuss the postmen issues mentioned in the charter of demands. As per the request of our Federation , the General Secretaries of Postmen union are included in the committee.
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The Department has constituted a committee vide letter no. 1/2/20-10-SR dated 13-14 sep.2010 to discuss the postmen issues mentioned in the charter of demands. As per the request of our Federation , the General Secretaries of Postmen union are included in the committee.
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Rate of Monthly subscription and insurance cover under CGEGIS – 1980 for erstwhile Group ‘D’ employees placed in PB-1, Grade Pay Rs. 1800/- and Classified as Group ‘C’
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Hospitals recognized by the State Govts./CGHS/CS(MA) Rules, 1944 – Grant of permission for treatment in any of the hospitals.
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20th Meeting of the Postal Sports Board held at Chennai on 5th July.2010-Follow up of action on the decision taken by the Board- Item no. 32 – Staff quarters which are lying vacant may be utilized to accommodate the participants instead of spending money on outside accommodation
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Modified Assured Carrier Progression Scheme (MACPS) for the Canteen Employees working in Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens/ Tiffin Rooms located in Central Government Offices-regarding.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Technological developments in Department of Posts – Presentation to the Staff Side on 23.10.2010 in Postal College of India, Ghaziabad
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 1.7.2010
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc Bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2009-2010 –Extension of orders to Autonomous Bodies
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL HELD ON 27TH AUGUST 2010
Minutes of the meeting of Departmental Council (JCM) held under the Chairpersonship of Secretary (P) & Chairperson, Departmental Council (JCM) on 27th August 2010.
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Departmental proceedings against Government Servants- Consultation with the Union Public Service Commission for advice.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
TODAY CABINET APPROVED 10% HIKE IN DEARNESS ALLOWANCE
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS WILL GET 10 PERCENT DEARNESS ALLOWANCE FROM 1-07-2010,THE HIGH RATE OF INFLATION IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS THE CABINET APPROVED D.A. HIKE FROM 35% TO 45%
THE UNION CABINET TODAY DECIDED TO RELEASE AN ADDITIONAL INSTALMENT OF DEARNESS ALLOWANCE (DA) TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND DEARNESS RELIEF (DR) TO PENSIONERS W.E.F. 1.7.2010 REPRESENTING AN INCREASE OF 10% OVER THE EXISTING RATE OF 35% OF THE BASIC PAY/PENSION, TO COMPENSATE FOR PRICE RISE.
THE INCREASE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACCEPTED FORMULA, WHICH IS BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 6TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION.
THE COMBINED IMPACT ON THE EXCHEQUER ON ACCOUNT OF BOTH DEARNESS ALLOWANCE AND DEARNESS RELIEF WILL BE OF THE ORDER OF RS. 9303.2 CRORE PER ANNUM AND RS. 6202.1 CRORE IN THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2010-2011 (FOR A PERIOD OF 8 MONTHS FROM JULY,2010 TO FEBRUARY, 2011).
FLASH NEWS
Dearness Allowance 10%
Central Government Employees and Pensioners DA is expected to be announced tomorrow after the cabinet meeting.
The additional enhanced Dearness Allowance effective from July, 2010 is 10% and the total of 45%.
Central Government Employees and Pensioners DA is expected to be announced tomorrow after the cabinet meeting.
The additional enhanced Dearness Allowance effective from July, 2010 is 10% and the total of 45%.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
FRESH NEWS
STEPPING UP OF PAY OF SENIOR DIRECT RECRUIT APPOINTED BEFORE 01.01.2006 WITH JUNIOR DIRECT RECRUITED OFFICIAL APPOINTED ON OR AFTER 01.01.2006 – CASE OF SHRI SV RANGA REDDY POSTMAN NR PETA SO UNDER KURNOOL DIVISION
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Monday, September 13, 2010
FRESH NEWS
Important Highlights
After 12.07.2010 discussions and also Departmental Council Meeting held on 27.08.2010, many positive orders are being issued by the Department. Still we have to cross many miles for mitigating the hardship of Postal employees.
Cadre Review Committee
A Committee has already been constituted to discuss about the cadre review proposals. Staff Side is now redrafting the original proposals duly taken note of the grant of MACP and other developments. Any suggestion on this is most welcome.
Committee of Experts on disciplinary & vigilance inquiries
The Committee of Experts headed by Sri. P. C. Hota appointed by DOPT on 12.05.2010 to review the procedure of disciplinary/vigilance inquiries has submitted its report on 14.07.2010. The most part of the reports advocate fighting against corruption at higher levels.
Review DPC to reconsider Bench Mark
As assured in the Departmental council meeting held on 27.8.2010, the department has released orders to constitute a Scrutiny Committee at divisional level for scrutinizing the confidential reports of Postman, Postal assistants, Sorting Assistants for the preceding 5 years. This committee is a onetime exercise only for those who have not been granted MACP due to application of bench mark. The committee should complete the exercise within one month and place before the DPS /PMG who will be the accepting authority.
The Full text of the order No 4-7/ (MACPs)/2009-PCC dated 1.9.2010 is published in the website. Please download the same.
Revision of Grade pay on acquiring TBOP/BCR promotion after 6th CPC
The Department has issued orders on 6.9.2010 clarifying that the erstwhile Group Ds now MTS in GP of Rs1800/- as on 1.1.2006 may be allowed GP of Rs 1900 & 2000 on TBOP & BCR respectively during the period from 1.1.2006 to 31.8.2008.This is one of the items discussed in the departmental council meeting held on 27.8.2010. The order is published in the website
Child Care Leave Clarification
The DOPT & Training vide its OM No. 13018/1/2010-Estt (Leave) dtd. 07.09.2010 clarified to delete the condition that CCL can be availed only if the employee concerned has not Earned Leave at her credit subject to the following conditions:
(i) CCL may not be granted in more than 3 spells in a Calendar year.
(ii) CCL may not be granted for less than 15 days.
(iii) CCL during probation period is minimal.
This order takes effect from 1.9.2008. Earned leave, if any, availed by women employees before availing CCL may be adjusted against CCL, if so requested by the employee.
This clarification now exhibits the spirit of the original orders.
Discharge Benefit Scheme to GDS
The Department has introduced the ‘Discharge Benefit Scheme to GDS’ vide its OM No 6-11 / 2009 – PE I dated 1.9.2010. The following is the gist of the scheme.
(i) This scheme of is optional to the existing GDS employees but compulsory to all the new recruits from 01.01.2011.
(ii) GDS who are left with only three years or less service are not eligible
(iii) For those who opted to new scheme, the severance amount@ Rs.1500/- per annum for every completed years of service will be added to the accumulated contributions at the time of discharge for annuitization.
(iv) Government shall contribute Rs.200/-P.M. and no recovery from GDS
(v) Not eligible during put off period, provisional appointments and to substitutes.
(vi) On promotion, the accumulations shall be transferred to funds under New Pension Scheme.
(vii) On attaining the age of 58, the GDS can withdraw 20% of the accumulations.
(viii) At the time of discharge 60% will be paid. 40% shall be invested for purchase of Life Annuity from Insurance Company.
(ix) On removal or dismissal, no amount will be paid
(x) Option shall be given before 30.09.2010.
The full text of the orders is published in the website. Something is better than nothing.
Honorarium for drawal of TRCA arrears to GDS
The Department has released orders on 26.08.2010 vide its no. 42-1/2008-PAP based on our demand. The following will be rates: -
(1) Fixation of TRCA
OA Divisional office - Rs. 5/- per GDS
ASP/IPO - Rs. 2/- per GDS
(2) Drawal arrears
Drawal & entry - Rs. 1/- per GDS per month
Checking - Rs. 2/- per GDS
(3) Post Check - Rs. 2/- per case
Modernisation of Postal Services
The cabinet has cleared the proposal of Postal Department for creation of I.T. infrastructure & Net working including core banking to the extent of Rs.1877.20 crores on 26.08.2010. The project shall be completed before September 2012.
News at Glance
* Revised recruitment rule for MTS (Group D) has been approved and will be released within a fortnight. All the MTS posts will be filled up with GDS without any qualification shortly.
* An internal committee has been formed to finalise the revised syllabus for LGO examination. The questions will be in objective type. The process is expected to be finalized before the end of this year.
* The membership verification results will be released shortly. * A proposal for doubling the split duty allowance was already forwarded to MOF. Orders are expected shortly.
* Medical insurance to GDS may be released shortly.
* The Finance Ministry has approved the proposal of stepping of pay of senior PAs only with the direct recruits. The department will release the orders in next week providing stepping up of minimum pay of the direct recruits for those getting lesser pay as on 1.1.2006. The department has again pursued with MOF to extend the same to promotees also.
Nothing more to pen except best regards and greetings
from your General Secretary & President FNPO.
MODIFIED FLEXIBLE COMPLEMENTING SCHEME FOR SCIENTISTS BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 6th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) For The Central Government Civilian Employees Clarifications Regarding.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Latest news
I came to know
Revised recruitment rules for MTS ( Group D) has been approved and will be released within a fortnight. All the MTS posts will be filled up with GDS without any qualification shortly.
An internal committee has been formed to finalise the revised syllabus for LGO examination. The questions will be in objective type. The process is expected to be finalized before the end of this year.
The membership verification results will be released shortly..
Medical insurance to GDS may be released shortly.
CONFERMENT OF FINANCIAL UPGRADATIONS UNDER TBOP/ BCR/ ACP1/ ACP 2 TO THE ERSTWHILE Gr ‘D’ NOW CLASSIFIED AS MULTI TASKING STAFF Gr ‘C’ DURING THE PERIOD FROM 01.01.2006 TO 31.08.2008
Implementation of Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) Instructions on Benchmark regarding.
Introduction of the new Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS) for the Gramin Dak Sevaks working in the Department of Posts...
Stepping up of pay of Senior Officials on pay with Juniors in cases of anomaly arising out of fixation of pay on placement in TBOP/ BCR schemes.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Child Care Leave in respect of Central Government employees as a result of Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations -Clarification regarding
Monday, September 6, 2010
Clarification regarding grade Pay to be allowed to Skilled Artisans working in MMs Workshops in respect of financial upgradations under New MACP Schem
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Fresh News
THE AFFILIATES UNION'S OF FNPO CONSIDERING THE PREVAILING CIRCUMSTANCES DECIDED NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STRIKE ON 7th SEPTEMBER 2010.THE N.U.P.E Postmen & GROUP ’D’, APPEALS ITS MEMBERS NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STRIKE.
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Posted by,
T.N.RAHATE
GENERAL SECRETARY NUPE P-4
& President FNPO .
Much awaited ANNUITY PENSION Has been granted to the GDS employees. Orders has been released.
DISCHARGE BENEFIT SCHEME (SDBS) FOR THE GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS
The department has issued orders vide letter no. 6-11/2009-PEII dated 1.9.2010 .
IMPORTANT POINTS -
1.On discharge benefits scheme which is in lieu of pensionary benefits and the existing severance amount scheme.
2. This scheme is optional for the existing GDS employees and compulsory for those entering into service from 1.1.2011 .
3. The GDS who are left with only three years or less service shall not be eligible.
3.For opted to new scheme, the severance amount @ Rs.1500 per annum for every completed years of service will be added to the accumulated contributions at the time of discharge for annuitization.
4. Govt shall contribute Rs200/-
5. No recovery from GDS.
6.The contributions shall be credited to the Trustee bank designated by the PFRDA.
7. Not eligible during Put off periods, Provisional appointments and substitutes.
8. On promotion, the accumulations shall be transferred under New Pension Scheme.
9.On attaining the age of 58,the GDS can withdraw 20% of the accumulations.
10. At the time of discharge 60% will be paid. 40% shall be invested for purchase a Life Annuity from Insurance Company.
11.On removal & dismissal no amount will be paid.
12. Option should be given before 30.9.2010
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The department has issued orders vide letter no. 6-11/2009-PEII dated 1.9.2010 .
IMPORTANT POINTS -
1.On discharge benefits scheme which is in lieu of pensionary benefits and the existing severance amount scheme.
2. This scheme is optional for the existing GDS employees and compulsory for those entering into service from 1.1.2011 .
3. The GDS who are left with only three years or less service shall not be eligible.
3.For opted to new scheme, the severance amount @ Rs.1500 per annum for every completed years of service will be added to the accumulated contributions at the time of discharge for annuitization.
4. Govt shall contribute Rs200/-
5. No recovery from GDS.
6.The contributions shall be credited to the Trustee bank designated by the PFRDA.
7. Not eligible during Put off periods, Provisional appointments and substitutes.
8. On promotion, the accumulations shall be transferred under New Pension Scheme.
9.On attaining the age of 58,the GDS can withdraw 20% of the accumulations.
10. At the time of discharge 60% will be paid. 40% shall be invested for purchase a Life Annuity from Insurance Company.
11.On removal & dismissal no amount will be paid.
12. Option should be given before 30.9.2010
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Sub:- Introduction of a new Service Discharge Benefit Scheme (SDBS) for the Gramin Dak Sevaks working in the Department of Posts. The full text of the orders scanned Below.
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Thursday, September 2, 2010
All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) On base 2001=100 for the month of July, 2010.
Flash News
The Secretary (post) informed staff side that Rs.1800 Crores have been approved for computerization.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the IT Modernization Project - Handheld devices will be provided to all the Grameen Dak Sevak (GDS) Post Offices
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the IT Modernization Project - Handheld devices will be provided to all the Grameen Dak Sevak (GDS) Post Offices
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the IT Modernization Project – Phase-II, proposal of the Department of Posts. The decision is to computerize all the Departmental and Grameen Dak Sevak (GDS) posts offices in the country. The approval has also been accorded for creation of IT infrastructure including establishment of Data Centre, Networking of the Departmental post offices, development of scalable, integrated and modular software for all the operations of the Department of Posts. The Project will be implemented over a three year period covering 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13.
The total expenditure involved in this project will be Rs.1877.20 crore and it will cover all the Post Offices throughout the country in all the State and Union Territories. The Department of Posts will be floating tenders for procurement of hardware and development of software. Pilots will be held in rural and urban post offices. The final roll out will be completed by September 2012.
Handheld devices will be provided to all the Grameen Dak Sevak (GDS) Post Offices in the rural areas and necessary software application developed. Banking solution will be implemented for the Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) scheme. Software Integration solutions will be developed for mail operations enabling tracking solutions for all registered and Speed Post articles.
The Postal Life Insurance services will be available in all the Post Offices including rural pot offices in the country through computers and rural ICT devices. Comprehensive training will be given to staff in Customer relations, application, IT management and system training skills.
Background: The Post Office presently handles 654 crore pieces of mail annually. POSB has a corpus fund of Rs.5, 63,000 crore. Significant trends like liberalization and globalization; urbanization, increased demand for financial services, increased funding by government for weaker sections and rural sector, make it imperative that India Post develop new processes and supporting technology.
Congratulations to member Postal Board (Tech.) Shri. S. Samant & his team & to Secretary (p) /Chairman Postal Board.
T.N Rahate
President FNPO & Gen. Secretary
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