Water resistant designer envelopes by India post for Rakhi

Dear Comrades,

In order to ensure safe delivery of Rakhis, India Post has designed water resistant and attractive Rakhi envelopes.

These specially designed Rakhi envelopes, which are available in attractive designs and have an elegant surface finish, are resistant to water and wear and tear for providing higher protection to Rakhis placed inside, especially from rains, officials said here today.

The envelopes also have a special peel for easy seal and are available at all Post Offices In Punjab and Chandigarh.

The cost of the envelope is Rs. Seven apart from normal postage charges.

Also, in order to ensure speedy delivery of Rakhis, India Post has made special arrangements for collection of the envelopes through special collection boxes at important Head Post Offices, they said.

Exclusive arrangements for sorting and transmission of Rakhi envelopes have also been made in the mail sorting offices, sources said.

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As a Measure of Taxpayers Convenience, Last Date of Filing of Returns Extended to 5th August, 2013

Dear Comrades,

There is an unprecedented surge in number of returns being e-filed during this year. 92.03 lakh returns have been e-filed up to 30th July, 2013 which is 46.8 % higher than the returns e-filed during the corresponding period of the last fiscal year.

Due to large number of taxpayers accessing e-filing website on due date of filing, some cases of taxpayers not being able to access the e-filing portal have been reported. These problems are primarily due to network constrains of the local internet service providers (ISPs).

However, as a measure of taxpayers convenience, it has been decided to extend the due date of filing of returns from 31st July, 2013 to 5th August, 2013.

Taxpayers are requested to avail of this extension of time and file their returns after paying due taxes.


PIB    DSM/RS/ka (Release ID :97495)

Online Filing of RTI Application: Facility extended to 37 Ministries/Departments

Dear Comrades,

Online Filing of RTI Application: Facility extended to 37 Ministries/Departments

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Step-by-step guide to file your income tax return online

Dear Comrades,

ET provides a step-by-step guide to help you file tax returns electronically before the July 31 deadline using the official website of the I-T dept or private sites.
July 31, the last day to file income tax returns, is almost here. Sure, you can file returns even after that, but it comes with complications. So, don't count on it.
If you earn above Rs 5 lakh, you have to file returns electronically this year. That means you can file your returns even in the last two days from your home computer. You can seek the help of a professional or do it yourself by using the official website of the Income-Tax department or a host of private websites.
Before we proceed to how to use these portals effectively , let us address a major source of ambiguity this year regarding the applicability of forms ITR-1 and ITR-2 to salaried individuals or pensioners with one house property and interest income. Tax consultants are divided on the interpretation of new provision on exempt income , introduced this year.
According to this provision, those with exempt income exceeding Rs 5,000 cannot file their return using ITR-1 (Sahaj). While some feel that all salaried individuals who have tax-exempt income like House Rent Allowance (HRA), Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) and transport allowance have to use ITR-2 this year, others argue that they can continue to use the much simpler ITR-1 (Sahaj).
"My view is that the exempt income here refers to sources like dividends and not tax-free salary components like HRA and conveyance allowance," explains Divya Baweja, senior director at Deloitte in India. The Income-Tax department is yet to issue a clarification on the matter.
Using the official website
Before you start the process, keep your bank statements, Form 16 issued by your employer and a copy of last year's return at hand. Next, log on to www.incometaxindiaefiling .gov.in. Follow these steps:
Step1: Register yourself on the website. Your Permanent Account Number (PAN) will be your user ID.

Staff crunch, outdated infrastructure affects city's postal service

Dear Comrades,

GURGAON: With staff shortage and increasing competition from private courier services, post offices in Gurgaon are facing a tough time.

Just 193 people not only provide postal services to about two million people but also give postal banking services, popular particularly among migrant laborers, and business mail services.

Five new post offices have been set up in different parts of Gurgaon in last five years. But no new hiring has been done. "Staff from old post offices was transferred to the new ones. Our work efficiency has been affected," said a senior India post employee.

"There is acute shortage of postal staff here. Gurgaon postal division is one of the busiest in the country. We are one of top three profit making postal divisions. Every month we do business of about Rs 3-4 crore. Premium services like speed post, business post, express parcel post, media post and logistics post are popular here," said Jagdish Chander, senior superintendent of Gurgaon division.

The role of postman has changed drastically in recent years. "In Gurgaon, we don't get a post card or inland letter card for months, and post boxes are hardly ever used," said Balbir Singh, a postman. "Most of us are busy with delivering credit cards, debit cards, cheque books, business mails, magazines and premier products," he added.

That's not it. If you thought that e-banking and ATMs are only popular ways of transferring money within the country, visit a nearby post office. Thousands of migrant workers use money remittance services like money order, electronic money order, instant money order etc. They also use various savings schemes offered by India post.

"Even today, if you want to reach a far-flung village, India Post offers much more reliable and economic services than any private courier service. The lower income floating population heavily depends on us. The send money and letters to their relatives in far off villages. Still, there are many villages in remote corners of India where there is no bank. But a post office will always be there," said a senior officer.

There is a need to upgrade postal infrastructures in Gurgaon. "All post offices need to be computerized, buildings are crying for repair. New staff is needed. Being associated with the largest postal network in the world makes us proud, but changing with the time of part of survival and growth," added the officer.

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Huawei gets closer to its users

Dear Comrades,

SAP to strengthen India Post

ERP solutions firm SAP Labs announced that it has been chosen by the Department of Posts to deploy enterprise solutions to strengthen “responsiveness and reliability” across more than 1,55,000 post offices. Globally, SAP has deployed more than 30 postal solutions. Today, India Posts delivers more than 6 billion articles every year through its elaborate network. The reengineering of business process using SAP solutions will enable the department to use more customer interaction channels and improve automation of core processes including postal counter automation. “SAP postal services customers are leveraging the latest technology to transform their business, from improving efficiency in back-office and core processes to creating new lines of operations within their existing infrastructure,” said Hans G. Landgraf, head of business segment postal, SAP AG.

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Opt for post office schemes if safety of fund is your priority

Dear Comrades,

These are still turbulent times when it comes to the money market. Look beyond the stock market and mutual funds, you will notice that most ponzi schemes have taken a nosedive since investigations began and the government cracked down on chit funds.

Many people have lost their hard-earned money, having succumbed to the lure of abnormally high returns. Financial planners and advisers suggest that this is the time to look at some of the savings and other financial schemes being offered by post offices, more so if the safety of your funds is your top priority.

“Post office schemes come with sovereign guarantee. They are like AAA+ papers,” said Nilanjan Dey, a financial planner and director, Wishlist Capital Advisors. And mind you, that the Indian postal network has 154,822 post offices. Of these, 139,086 are in rural areas and 15,736 in urban regions. Therefore, accessibility is no problem at all. Significantly, the department of post has also applied to RBI for a licence to offer full-fledged banking services. The department has plans to start 50 bank branches in the first year and scale it up to a total of 150 branches in five years. Once that comes through, it will be like a financial powerhouse, offering various financial products, possibly more accessible than any other similar product.

Some of the attractive schemes being offered by post offices include the recurring deposit scheme, senior citizen’s savings scheme, public provident fund and national savings certificate (NSC). Besides, post offices also distribute LIC and mutual funds.

The recurring deposit schemes come with an 8.3 per cent interest for a period of five years. On maturity, the term can be extended up to five years. Besides, the account holder can appoint a nominee at the time of opening and also after opening an account. The account can be transferred from one post office to another and any number of accounts can be opened in any post office. In case the account holder deposits six instalments in advance, he is also entitled to a rebate. The investor is also given a flexible window of up to 15 days to deposit the sum.

The senior citizens’ savings scheme comes with an interest rate of 9.2 per cent, again for a period of five years. The beauty of it is that individuals taking superannuation or VRS can open an account, but the account should be opened within one month of the receipt of retirement benefits. The account can be opened in cash for amounts below Rs 1 lakh. For amounts above, it is to be opened by cheque. The depositor can operate more than one account in individual capacity or jointly with spouse (husband/wife).

Interest can be drawn through auto credit into savings account standing at the same post office, through PDCs or money order. In this case, the maximum amount per individual is Rs 15 lakh and it is eligible for deduction under Section 80C of the Income-tax Act. The PPF at post office has a tenure of 15 years and comes with an interest rate of 8.7 per cent. This investment also qualifies for 80C deduction and the interest earned is totally tax-free. One can also avail loans against this from the third year. But premature closure is not allowed in this case.

Post offices also offer NSCs specially designed for government employees, businessmen and other salaried classes who are income tax assesses, with an 8.5 per cent interest rate. There is no fixed limit of investment and no tax deduction at source. The certificates can also be used as collateral security to get loans from banks. Investment up to Re 1 lakh per annum qualifies for I-T rebate under 80C.

Dey said, “Administered rates offered by post office will have an edge till managed assets like MFs turn around. And a section of investors will always need post office schemes as they assure safety, no-default of interest or principal, although the rates may be low.”

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Project arrow post offices at Yerawada, Marketyard

Dear Comrades,

PUNE: The department of posts inaugurated two post offices each at Yerawada and Marketyard under the Project Arrow concept introduced by the union government. The post offices will offer various postal and other services to the customers including speed post.

The postmaster general of Pune region S R Meena said that services will include ePost, iMO, eMO, and Western Union Money Transfer. Meena said the speed post services have been upgraded.

The speed posts are being delivered within one-and-half day in the jurisdiction of Pune hub and anywhere in India within two-and-half days. Besides international speed post is being delivered within 3 to 4 days.

The speed post services have received good response in Pune, said officials.

The officials added that the department of posts has already implemented project arrow concept at prominent post offices including the GPO, the city post office on Laxmi road and Shivajinagar post office.

Officials said that the Yerawada and Marketyard post offices were listed under IV phase of the project arrow. Looks of the offices have been changed listed under the project arrow. Besides the offices have been provided upgraded technical support.

MP Suresh Kalmadi, senior superintendent of Pune city East division R P Patil, local corporators, citizens from respective areas and staff of postal department were present during the inauguration of the new post offices.

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Expected DA from July 2013

Dear Comrades,

Expected Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief from July 2013 : Central Government employees and Pensioners will get one more installment of additional DA and DR from July 2013 will be 10%, as per the release of AICPIN for the month of May 2013. Though the requirement of one more month of AICPIN for June to finalise the enhancement of Dearness allowance, there is possible to get 90% Dearness allowance and Dearness Relief from July 2013. The calculation table describes the steps as under...

Month / Year	B.Y. 2001=100	Total of   12 Months	12 Months   Average	% Increase   over 115.763	App. DA	DA %
Dec-12	219	2512	209.33	93.57	80.83	80
Jan-13	221	2535	211.25	95.49	82.49	82
Feb-13	223	2559	213.25	97.49	84.22	84
Mar-13	224	2582	215.17	99.41	85.87	85
Apr-13	226	2603	216.92	101.16	87.38	87
May-13	228	2625	218.75	102.99	88.97	88
Jun-13	Expected					90

Labour Bureau released the statistics number of Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for the month of May 2013 on its official portal , which is important factor to calculate additional DA and DR to CG employees and CG Pensioners and the same is reproduced here for your information...

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW)-May, 2013 

The All-India CPI-IW for May, 2013 rose by 2 points and pegged at 228 (two hundred and twenty eight). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.88 per cent between April and May compared with 0.49 per cent between the same two months a year ago. 

The largest upward contribution to the change in current index came from Food group which increased by 1.22 per cent, contributing 1.64 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Arhar Dal, Fish Fresh, Poultry (Chicken), Milk, Chillies Green, Garlic, Ginger, Tomato, Root & Green Vegetables, Tea Leaf, Tea (Readymade), Cigarette, Country Liquor, Electricity Charges, Medicine (Allopathic), Repair Charges, etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this was compensated by Petrol putting downward pressure on the index. 

The year-on-year inflation measured by monthly CPI-IW stood at 10.68 per cent for May, 2013 as compared to 10.24 per cent for the previous month and 10.16 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 13.24 per cent against 12.39 per cent of the previous month and 10.61 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. 

At centre level, Chennai and Nagpur recorded the largest increase of 8 points each followed by Nasik (7 points) and Warrangal, Coonoor, Hubli Dharwar, Madurai and Tripura (6 points each). Among others, 5 points rise was registered in 2 centres, 4 points in 14 centres, 3 points in 6 centres, 2 points in 12 centres, and 1 point in 12 centres. On the contrary, a decline of 6 points was reported in Delhi, 5 points in Ghaziabad, 4 points in Srinagar, 3 points in 2 centres, 2 points in 2 centres and 1 point in 7 centres. Rest of the 10 centres’ indices remained stationary. 

The indices of 38 centres are above All-India Index and other 38 centres’ indices are below national average. The index of Jabalpur and Haldia centres remained at par with all-India index. 

The next index of CPI-IW for the month of June, 2013 will be released on Wednesday, 31 July, 2013. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureau.gov.in.

Details/Pattern of Postal/Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) Phase-II Exam 2013 (Computer/Typing Test)

Dear Comrades,

Details/Pattern of Postal/Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) Phase-II Exam 2013 (Computer/Typing Test)

Now as Postal Department started publishing the List of Shortlisted Candidates for Paper-II based on the performance in Paper-I(Aptitude Test), its time now to understand the details of Paper-II (Computer Typing/Data Entry Test) & Practice it.

Results of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, North East, Odisha, West Bengal and Kerala Postal Circles already stands published in the official website.

Results of Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Bihar, Haryana, Himanchal Pradesh and Rajasthan Circles are expected soon.

Here is the list of number of candidates shortlisted from each Circle based on the results declared so far.

Name of Circle	No. of Shortlisted Candidates for Paper-II
Andhra Pradesh	2115
Gujarat	983
Karnataka	612
Maharashtra	1947
Tamil Nadu	1783
Assam	2114
Chhattisgarh	330
Jharkhand	640
Madhya Pradesh	1097
North East	153
Odisha	749
West Bengal	2023
Kerala	1000

Pattern of Paper-II (Computer / Typing Test):

The Typing Test shall be for a duration of 30 minutes (15 minutes each for Typewriting and data entry) consisting of one passage of 450 words in English or 375 words in Hindi to be typed with a minimum speed of 30/25 words per minute respectively & Data entry of some figures and letters each carrying equal marks on Computers.

The typing test and test of data entry operations will be conducted on Computer key board but not on type writer.

Note: The final merit shall be prepared on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained by the Applicants in the Aptitude Test (Paper I) only subject to their qualifying in Computer/Typing test ( Paper II). ie, there will be no marks for Typing/Data entry test. You have to just qualify the minimum criteria in Paper-2 and final merit list shall be prepared on the basis of marks of Paper-I only.

THE MESSAGE IS LOUD AND CLEAR AWAKE, ARISE, UNITE

Dear Comrades,

THE MESSAGE IS LOUD AND CLEAR

AWAKE, ARISE, UNITE

The 9th Federal Council of NFPE held at Hyderabad from 9^th to 13^th June 2013, gave a clarion call to the five lakhs Postal and RMS employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) to be ready for an indefinite strike, in case our demand for setting up of seventh Central Pay Commission (CPC) and merger of DA with pay is rejected by the Central Government. The conference in one voice also demanded the Government to withdraw the Contributory Pension Scheme and scrap the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Bill. It further decided that even if Pay Commission is appointed, if the Government refuse to include the revision of wages and service conditions of GDS in the term of reference of the CPC and grant the DA merger benefit to GDS, entire employees shall go on indefinite strike.

The Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers, the united fighting organisation of Central Government Employees, in its 24^th National Conference held at Kolkata from 4^th to 6^th May 2013 has taken a historic decision to go on indefinite strike demanding constitution of seventh CPC, DA merger, scrapping of New Pension Scheme and the settlement of the 15 point charter of demands. The decision of the Confederation clearly reflected the aspiration and commitment of about 28 lakhs of Central Government Employees and about 40 lakh Central Government Pensioners. Unlike in the past, this time, the Confederation has rightly decided to project the GDS demands as one of the main demands and in the 12^th December 2012 strike the GDS participated in the strike en-masse as per the call given by NFPE, even though the so-called recognized union of GDS has not even given strike notice.

Finally, as in the past, as a logical corollary, the Railway and Defence employees Federations have also decided to go for an indefinite strike raising the 7^th CPC and DA merger demand. Due to conscious and persistent effort made by Confederation, especially its versatile and undisputed leader Com. S. K. Vyas Ji, a joint meeting of AIRF, AIDEF and Confederation was arranged on 29^th July 2013 and Joint Council of Action (JCA) is formed, the JCA decided to organize various campaign programmes, culminating in indefinite strike. As a first step it is decided to submit a letter to the Government listing out the demands and also its time-bound settlement. The seven point charter of demands includes setting up of 7^th CPC, DA merger, compassionate appointment, regularization of GDS and Casual Labourers, Scrapping of PFRDA Bill, removal of bonus emolument ceiling, functioning of JCM and implementation of arbitration awards. Even though in the past, the dominant leadership of the National Council JCM has taken a stand that as GDS do not come under JCM, their demand cannot be included, this time the Confederation and NFPE leadership could convince them and they agreed for inclusion of GDS demands also.

Thus a situation has emerged wherein the entire Central Government employees stands united and determined to realize just and genuine demands. The message is loud and clear. Now it is the duty and responsibility of each and every one of us to carry the message to the grass-root level workers and build up broadest unity among the rank and file. Once such a rock-like unity for struggle is achieved, no Government can reject our justified demands. Time is short. Let us awake, arise and unite.

U.S. and British postal workers fight privatization

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U.S. and British postal workers fight privatization

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Probation period of PA/SA

Dear Comrades,

Directorate vide memo No. 60-3/2013-SPB-I dated 8/7/2013 has clarified that ás per revised Recruitment Rules for the post of Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant notified on 3rd November 2011, the period of probation is the same i.e. two years but the provision of Examination for confirmation has been discontinued and clearance of probation period is to be decided by the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC). It is also clarified that who have not yet cleared the confirmation test may not be subjected to confirmation examination but may be assessed for clearing their probation after taking into consideration their performance during the induction training, the special report /ACRs and any other relevant input. If they are not found up to the mark, their probation period may be extended as per the Government's instructions. In such cases, PAs/SAs shall be considered for clearance of probation period from a prospective date and not with retrospective effect.

PENSIONERS PORTAL ORDERS - CLARIFICATION ON ISSUE OF IDENTITY CARDS TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT PENSIONERS

Dear Comrades,

PENSIONERS PORTAL ORDERS - CLARIFICATION ON ISSUE OF IDENTITY CARDS TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT PENSIONERS

 

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PENSIONERS PORTAL ORDERS – 23rd MEETING OF STANDING COMMITTEE OF VOLUNTARY AGENCIES (SCOVA) SCHEDULED TO BE HELD IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2013 UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF HON’BLE MOS (PP)

Dear Comrades,

PENSIONERS PORTAL ORDERS – 23rd MEETING OF STANDING COMMITTEE OF VOLUNTARY AGENCIES (SCOVA) SCHEDULED TO BE HELD IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2013 UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF HON’BLE MOS (PP)

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C. G. Employees and their dependents can avail treatment in a non empanelled Private hospitals in emergency conditions and get reimbursement

Dear Comrades,

(G.I MH OM No. F. No. S. 14025/14/2012-MS, dated 11.06.2013)

Revision of rates for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred in emergency conditions under CS (MA) Rules, 1944

The undersigned is directed to state that the issue of revision of rates for reimbursement of medical expenses incurred on availing medical treatment in emergency conditions under CS (MA) Rules, 1944, when treatment is taken in a non-empanelled private hospital, has been under consideration of the Government for some time.

2. It has now been decided that, reimbursement of medical expenses incurred by a Central Government employee covered under CS(MA) Rules, 1944 on availing medical treatment for himself and his dependent family members in emergency conditions, would be allowed as per the prevailing non –NABH CGHS rates as applicable to a CGHS covered city and non-NABH rates applicable to the nearest CGHS covered city in case of non-CGHS city, as the case may be, or the actuals, whichever is less.

3. For the medical treatment in such cases where package rates are prescribed under CGHS, the non-NABH rates of the CGHS covered city and non-NABH rates of the nearest CGHS city (in case of non-CGHS covered city) or the actuals, whichever is less, will be applicable.

4. This OM supersedes all earlier orders issued from time to time under CS (MA) Rules, 1944 on this subject for allowing reimbursement of medical expenses in emergency conditions when treatment is taken in a non-empanelled private hospital.

5. This OM will come into effect from the date of issue.

6. This issue with the concurrence of the Integrated Finance Division vide their Dy. No. C-282, dated 22.05.2013.

Why You Can Bank on India Post : The government’s postal arm is unmatched in terms of reach and management of deposits

Dear Comrades,

Of the 26 aspirants who want to set up a bank, the government arm, India Post, appears to be best placed to fulfill the objective of financial inclusion. The Reserve Bank of India has said new banks will have to set up at least three branches in villages with a population of less than 10,000 for each branch they establish in other areas.

Unlike what many believe, a Post Bank of India (PBI) will be a completely new entity with no legacies of a government department and very little to do with its parent, except using some of its network. It will have an independent board and just two members from the government, one from the finance ministry and another from the department of post.

Geographically, the India Post network beats the entire banking system in the country. The ubiquitous mail carrier is present in more than 1,55,000 locations in India, 90 percent of them in villages. On an average, a post office serves an area of a little over 21 sq km and a population of 7,175, much lower than the RBI norm. In terms of experience with collecting deposits, the crucial left hand side of a bank balance sheet, again the department is unmatched. It manages over Rs.6 lakh crore in savings deposits and offers several financial services such as pensions schemes, insurance, recurring deposits and remittances.

That said, one of the crucial areas in which the department is short in experience is credit; the bread and butter for a bank.

To be sure, the idea of a PBI has been around for nearly 15 years as leaps in modern communications technology gradually made the snail mail unattractive and obsolete. On July 14, India Post shut down its 162-year-old telegraph service.

About five to six years ago, the Administrative Staff College of India prepared a report on turning the post office into a bank. It was more wishful thinking than a concrete business plan. It had proposed turning all post offices into bank branches. “That would have required about Rs 62,000 crore in capital and Rs 2 lakh crore in priority sector lending,” says Ashvin Parekh, Partner and National Industry Leader, Global Financial Services, Ernst & Young. RBI norms require all new banks to comply with reserve requirements from start.

The RBI and the finance ministry had also raised concerns about the department’s credit capability. It was clear that turning the entire network into a bank was a non-starter.

According to the plan prepared by Ernst & Young, India Post will become PBI’s banking correspondent. PBI, which will start with just 40 branches, will use the post office infrastructure but very frugally. In the beginning, it is only looking at a small, Rs 5,000 crore bank. That also means the government will not have to shell out huge amounts of capital. Anyway, the bank will need to bring in new shareholders and sell equity to the public for a stock market listing, as per RBI norms.

The bank can also leverage the technology backbone that is being put in place. The department has a Rs 4500 crore allocation in the 12th Plan for technology upgradation. Of that budget, Rs 1,200 crore will go only into financial services, including a core banking software, Infosys’ Finacle.

Carefully done, the PBI can be a game-changer in rural areas. It has a great brand recall and in many villages of India, the postman is a popular person. In fact, it can go one step ahead and even play a role in financial literacy in villages.

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Constitution of Scrutiny Committee for consideration of cases of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme

Dear Comrades,

Department of Posts, India

Office of the Superintendent of Post Offices

Koraput Division, Jeypore (K) 764001

To

          The Superintendent of Post Offices,

          Kalahandi Division,

          Bhawanipatna-766001.

No.:    B1/MACP/09-10     dated at Jeypore (K) the 26.07.2013

Sub:   Constitution of Scrutiny Committee for consideration of cases of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme.

          It is decided to hold the Scrutiny Committee Meeting at the office of the undersigned on 30.07.2013(Tuesday) for scrutinizing the ACRs/APARs of the officials working in the cadre of PA and Postman of this division in connection with consideration of their cases of financial upgradation under MACP scheme. The composition of the Scrutiny Committee is as follows.

 1. Sri Sanatan Modi, Supdt. of Post Offices, Koraput Division -         

    Chairman

2. Sri Khageswar Mohanta, Supdt of Post Offices, Kalahandi Division-      

    Member

3  Sri B.Maheswar, ASPOs(Hq), Koraput Division                          -         

    Member

          It is, therefore, requested to kindly make convenient for attending the said meeting on the above date.

          A line of confirmation in this regard is solicited.

(Sanatan Modi)

Supdt. of Post Offices

Koraput Division, Jeypore (K) 764001

Copy to:

W/E   1.   The Postmaster General, Berhampur Region, Berhampur (Gm)- for favour of kind information.

W/E   2.  The ASPOs (Hq), Koraput Division, Jeypore (K)-for information.

Supdt. of Post Offices

Koraput Division, Jeypore (K) 764001

Organization of RPLI Mela

Dear Comrades,

Department of Posts, India

Office of the Chief Postmaster General,

Orissa Circle, Bhubaneswar-751001.

 To

All SSPOs/SPOs in HQ Region

No.      LI/Misc-2/09-10 Ch.IV Dated at Bhubaneswar-751001 the 23.07.2013.

Sub:     Organization of RPLI Mela.

It has been decided to hold one RPLI Mela in the month of August on 17^th August 2013(Saturday). The contents of this letter may be widely circulated immediately among all concerned.

Action Plan

SSPOs/SPOs will organize Mela in any one of the convenient places of his Division to be decided by them depending on the potentiality of business to be procured by them.

Participants

1.    All the sales forces i.e. Direct Agents, Field Officers, Development Officers, Departmental Employees of respective Divisions who have been given code Nos.

2.    All Sub-Divl. Heads including ASP(HQ)/OS/ASP(OD)/IPO(PG) etc

3.    GDS BPMs/other GDS of respective Sub-Divisions who have been registered in system with a code No.

4.    PRI(P)/BEs of respective Divisions who have been empowered to procure business.

Arrangement for participants

All the participants should be provided with 2 times tea and one lunch and GDS staffs should be sanctioned with the actual bus fare by the Divisional Head on receipt of ACG-17 from GDS.

Purpose

1.    All the above sales forces should be strictly instructed to come with minimum 10 No.s of RPLI policies including at least one High value policy and those will be scrutinized/accepted by the SSPOs/SPOs in the Mela itself and the Policy Bond will be issued within 15 days. Total target in RPLI should not fall short of 3000(three thousand only) at any cost.

2.    Action may be taken to revive at least 5 lapsed RPLI policies per BO instructing BPMs to contact the insurant earlier with amount due being collected by them. Those policies will be revived in the Mela itself.

Funds

Expenditure should be incurred under the Head PLI/RPLI Plan funds. In case of any shortfall of funds under Plan Head the funds under A & P Non-plan be utilized. Divisional Head may ask for more funds from CO after conducting of Mela, if required.

In case any other Mela has been arranged during this month, that should be rescheduled on 17^th August 2013.

A compliance report must be sent to the CO on the day after Mela. The date and venue of the next Mela for PLI to be conducted during Sep-2013 will be intimated later.

Dy.Divisional Manager(PLI)

Copy to:

PMG Sambalpur/Berhampur Region for conducting similar Melas of all the Divisions at a time in respect of their Regions.

Dy.Divisional Manager(PLI)

AIPEU P3 BBSR

NFPE WESTERN ZONE STUDY CAMP : 2013 August 25th & 26th Pushkar (Rajasthan)

Dear Comrades,

NFPE WESTERN ZONE STUDY CAMP

2013 August 25^th & 26^th Pushkar (Rajasthan)

As you are aware the South Zone Study Camp of NFPE was held at Chennai, Central Zone Study Camp was held at Vidisha (MP) and Eastern Zone Study Camp at Guwahati (Assam) was also held successfully. The next camp for Western Zone will be held at Pushkar (Rajastahan). Delegates from affiliates of NFPE from Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir shall attend the two days Western Zone Study Camp.

 

The number of delegates allotted to each circle union is furnished as below:

Circle	P3	P4	R3	R4	GDS	Admin	Postal Accounts	SBCO	Civil Wing	Casual Labour	Total
Rajasthan	50	50	10	5	10	1	1	1	--	1	129
Delhi	15	15	10	3	2	1	1	1	--	1	49
Himachal Pradesh	10	10	5	1	5	1	1	1	--	--	34
Haryana	10	15	10	2	5	1	1	1	--	1	46
Punjab	15	12	10	2	5	1	1	1	--	1	48
J & K	5	5	3	-	3	1	1	1	--	--	19
Total	105	107	48	13	30	6	6	6	--	4	325

In addition all General Secretaries of the above unions shall attend the camp.

 

Circle Secretaries are requested to select the delegates of their union immediately and instruct them to book the up and down tickets without any further delay. They should reach Pushkar (Rajasthan) before 08-30 AM on 25^th August 2013. They can leave the camp only after 6 PM on 26^th August 2013. Maximum lady comrades may be included as delegates. The names of the delegates attending the camp should be intimated to the respective General Secretaries before 15^th August 2013. Delegates fee per head is fixed as Rs. 600/- (Rs. Six Hundred only). Exact venue and programme notice will be sent separately.

 

All General Secretaries are requested to instruct their circle Secretaries suitably for immediate follow up action.