Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Grameen Dak Sewaks in Maharashtra & revision of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) -RAJYA SABHA Q & A




(a) As on 01.12.2011, the actual strength of Grameen Dak Sewaks in Maharashtra State was 20230.
(b) Grameen Dak Sewaks are paid Time-Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) and not stipend as indicated in the question, details of which are given in Annexure-I.
(c) & (d) No proposal is pending before the Government regarding revision of Time-Related Continuity Allowance of Grameen Dak Sewaks as this was last revised in 2009. To compensate for price rise, Grameen Dak Sewaks are paid Dearness Allowance. Presently, 20 days’ paid leave in a year, Service Discharge Benefits, Maternity Grant/Maternity Leave and financial assistance in case of serious illness are available to Grameen Dak Sewaks.
Annexure-I
Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) of Gramin Dak Sevaks
(Implemented w.e.f. 01.01.2006)

Sl. No.
Category of Gramin Dak Sevaks
Existing Time Related Continuity Allowance
Revised Time Related Continuity Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2006
Work load in hours
1
GDS Sub Postmaster
Rs.2125-50-3125
Rs. 4575-85-7125
4 - 5 hours
2
GDS Branch Postmaster
Rs 1280-35-1980
Rs 2745-50-4245
Up to 3 hours work
New TRCA slab
Rs 3200-60-5000
More than 3 hours up to 3 hrs.30 min
Rs 1600-40-2400
Rs 3660-70-5760
Up to 4 hours.
New TRCA slab
Rs 4115-75-6365
More than 4 hours up to
4 hour 30 min
New TRCA slab
Rs. 4575-85-7125
More than
4.hrs 30 min up to 5 hours
3
GDS Mail deliverer/
Stamp
vendor
New TRCA slab
Rs 2665-50-4165
For work up to 3 hrs for new entrants
Rs 1375-25-2125
Rs 3330-60-5130
For Work load Up to 3 hours 45 minutes
Rs 1740-30-2640
Rs 4220-75-6470
More than 3 hours 45 minutes up to 5 hours
4
GDS Mail Carrier/
Packer/ Mailman
New TRCA slab
Rs 2295-45-3695
For work up to 3 hrs for new entrants
Rs1220-20-1600
Rs2870-50-4370
More than 3 hrs up to 3 hrs 45 min
Rs 1545-25-2020
Rs 3635-65-5585
More than 3 hours 45 minutes up to 5 hours.

The above information has been submitted by Min of Com. &IT in reply of undermentioned Rajya Sabha questions:
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF  COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-820
ANSWERED ON-30.11.2012
Grameen Dak Sewaks in Maharashtra
820 . SHRI RAJKUMAR DHOOT

(a) the number of Grameen Dak Sewaks presently working in the State of Maharashtra;
(b) the monthly stipend being paid to these Sewaks of the State;
(c) whether Government proposes to increase their stipend in view of steep rise in inflation and also introduce welfare measures for them; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Dr. (SMT.) KILLI KRUPARANI)
***see above***
Source: Rajya Sabha Q&A
Links for : ANNEXURE Hindi_Version