Union meeting with Shri Jaleswar Kanhar, hon'ble PMG, Sambalpur/Berhampur Region on 25.11.2016 at Jeypore(K) HO

Dear Comrades,

Shri Jaleswar Kanhar, hon'ble Postmaster General, Sambalpur Region who was in dual charge of Berhampur Region was on visit to Koraput Division on 25.11.2016. Com. P C Maharana, Divisional Secretary, Gr-C alongwith Com. Nilambar Naik, Divisional Secretary, Postmen & MTS and Com. R P Sahu, Divisional Secretary, GDS had attended a meeting with the PMG in the evening hour at Jeypore(K) HO. A memorandum was submitted to him describing various issues being faced by officials and union requested him to take kind necessary action at the earliest for solving the same. Shri Jaleswar Kanhar, hon'ble PMG discussed the problems minutely and directed the authority to take specific action on the demands. The memorandum and snaps of the visit are published hereunder.

MEMORANDUM

We, on behalf of AIPEU Group-C, Postmen & MTS and GDS, Koraput Divisional Branch, Jeypore do submit this memorandum to the hon’ble Postmaster General, Berhampur Region, Berhampur to kindly take positive measures on the unavoidable problems and vital issues of this Division. 

Group-C

1.      Action is requested for de-quarterization of dilapidated and damaged Post attached quarters in Koraput Division and allowing payment of HRA from the date of joining. Such buildings are practically inhabitable and staying therein is a threat to the life of the employees. Example: Koraput R.S. S.O., Gunupur SO, Laxmipur SO, Kotpad S.O., Padwa S.O., Chitrakonda S.O., Semiliguda S.O., Jharigam S.O., Dongerbheja S.O., Lachipeta S.O., Machkund S.O., Jolaput S.O., Ambadola S.O., B.Singhpur S.O. and Saradhapali S.O. etc.

2.      Action is requested to take welfare measures for the employees by allotting sufficient fund and sanctioning all pending TA bills, CEA, LTC, OTA & Medical bills.

3.      Action is requested for initiating steps at higher end for construction of Departmental building and staff quarters at Malkangiri, Gunupur (Marathiguda) and Sunabeda-2. Also it is requested for construction of a permanent record room (including PLI/RPLI) and recreation club room for Jeypore(K) HO.

4.      Action is requested for AMC for regular maintenance of Server/Computers/Printers/Gensets/UPS (40 Nos.) etc. New computer systems (Server: Jeypore HO) with its peripherals including printers (Laser/Dot Matrix/Passbook) may kindly be supplied to all needy POs replacing old systems/printers. A few set of PCs and printers may kindly be kept as back up at Divisional office to be used in cases of complete system failure at POs. Standard and required furnitures/stationeries should be supplied to each PO as per their need. Partiality has been noticed while supplying the UPS/Printer etc. to particular PO leaving other needy POs.

5.      CCTV Cameras and Fire extinguishers may be replaced with new ones and regular maintenance may be done making AMC, (Jeypore HO & Koraput HO).

6.      The Project-Arrow Standee placed in front of Jeypore(K) HO and the Divisional Office Name Board is in miserable condition, both of them may be changed to visible better.

7.      Fake note detector-cum-counting Machines should be supplied to all the Post Offices on immediate basis. Clear instructions may be issued for supply/removal of excess cash from/to SOs/BOs on priority basis and to safeguard the Pos keeping huge amount of cash with them in view of demonetisation. Aquaguard with fridge installed in Jeypore(K) HO may be repaired/replaced immediately.

8.      Frequent network failures (sify) as well as poor network connectivity in maximum Post office are causing extreme difficulty while performing day to day office work. Suitable concrete action may be taken at higher end to prevent the same.   

Postmen & MTS

1.   Action is requested to supply of uniform with kit to all Postman & MTS.

GDS

1.      Cycle maintenance allowances and office maintenance allowances are not paid to the eligible GDS employees. Combined duty allowances/office/house rent are not paid to the GDS employees where the BPM/MD/MC posts are lying vacant since years together and it has been observed that they are being ordered to work in another BO which are beyond 15-20 Kms away from his/her parent BO. Action is requested for payment of such allowances as well as to fill up all vacant GDS Posts in Koraput Division at the earliest.

2.      Inaction has been noticed for non-payment of Bonus to the GDS officials under Koraput HO till date.

3.      Action is requested not to allow outsiders on daily wage basis instead GDS employees should only be brought to such duties.

Common Item

Action is requested for early supply of Identity Cards to all the employees (Gramin Dak Sevaks, Postman & MTS and Group-“C”) of Koraput Division keeping in view of grave Naxalite / Maoist situations. 

(Rajendra Prasad Sahu)          (Nilambar Naik)            (Purna Chandra Maharana)

      Divn.Secy, GDS        Divn. Secy, Postmen & MTS   Divn. Secretary, AIPEU Gr-C

Demonetisation : No over the counter exchange of old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes after midnight of 24.11.2016 ; Certain other exemptions continued till 15th December, 2016 with certain additions and modifications

Dear Comrades,

After due consideration of all relevant aspects, the Central Government takes various decisions relating to certain operational aspects of the Scheme relating to cancellation of legal tender character of old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes; No over the counter exchange of old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes after midnight of 24.11.2016;.Certain other exemptions continued till 15th December, 2016 with certain additions and modifications. 

The Central Government has been reviewing the issues related to the cancellation of legal tender character of old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes.  The Government has also been receiving various suggestions in this regard.  After due consideration of all relevant aspects, the following decisions relating to certain operational aspects of the Scheme have now been taken:

(i)                 It has been observed that over the counter exchange of the old currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denomination has shown a declining trend.  It has further been felt that people may be encouraged and facilitated to deposit their old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes in their bank accounts. This will encourage people who are still unbanked, to open new bank accounts.  Consequently, there will be no over the counter exchange of old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes after midnight of 24.11.2016.

No over the counter exchange of old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 by post offices after midnight on 24.11.16 : Directorate

Dear Comrades,

From: Director (CBS)
Sent: 24 November 2016 21:05
To: All CPMG; CPMG Telangana Circle
Cc: All PMG; DDG (Financial Services); Member (Banking & HRD); Secretary Posts

Subject: No over the counter exchange of old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 by post offices after midnight on 24.11.16.

 

 

Respected Sir/Madam,

This is in continuation of trail mail.

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I am directed to inform  that  there will be no over the counter exchange of old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 by post offices after midninght on 24.11.16.

Instructions may be issued to all concerned immediately.

​

 

With regards,

Sachin Kishore, Director (CBS)
Sansad Marg, Dak Bhavan 

CHALO DELHI – CHALO PARLIAMENT : Confederation Circular dated 24-11-2016

Dear Comrades,

Ref: Condn/Genl/2016-19                  Dated – 24.11.2016

CHALO DELHI – CHALO PARLIAMENT

MAKE THE 15^TH DECEMBER 2016 PARLIAMENT MARCH

 A HISTORIC SUCCESS

20000 CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL MARCH TO PARLIAMENT

To

1.      All National Secretariat Members (office bearers)

2.      Chief Executives of all affiliated organisations

3.      General Secretaries of all C-O-Cs.

Dear Comrades,

Please refer to the previous circulars on the above subject. Reports so far received at CHQ shows that all affiliates and C-O-Cs are making intensive preparations for the Parliament March to ensure participation of employees as per the quota fixed by the National Secretariat meeting held on 30.09.2016.

AFFILIATES & C-O-CS IN DELHI AND NEAR BY STATES SHOULD ENSURE PARTICIAPTION OF HUNDREDS AND THOUSANDS OF EMPLOYEES.

All affiliated organisations and C-O-Cs in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Bihar etc. are requested to mobilise hundreds and thousands of employees for the Parliament March. 

CONDUCT CAMPAIGN PROGRAMMES

Please conduct serious campaign programmes. Print notices, posters, circulars etc. and circulate widely among employees and public. Book special conveyance. Bring maximum flags, banners and Placards. Convene your organization’s managing bodies and make effective planning for bringing maximum employees to Delhi. 

ACCOMMODATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

The national Secretariat has decided that the accommodation for the participants from major organisations is to be arranged by the respective organization. For others, if accommodation is required, they are requested to contact the following CHQ office bearers (office bearers of Delhi COC).

1.      Com. Vrigu Bhattacharjee                  2. Com. Giriraj Singh

General Secretary, COC Delhi State         President, COC Delhi State     

& Financial Secretary, Confederation CHQ & Vice President Confederation CHQ

Mob: 09868520926                                          Mob: 09811213808

CLIMATE

Climate in Delhi in December will be cold (Sometimes severe cold). Participants may bring warm clothings.

FLAGS, BANNERS & PLACARDS

Participants are requested to bring flags, placards with slogans and banners in large number.

PUBLICITY IN LOCAL MEDIA

Maximum effort may be made to give wide publicity for the Parliament March through local print & electronic media, social media etc.

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEETINGS OF CONFEDERATION

National Executive Meeting of the Confederation will be held on 16^th December 2016 (next day of the Parliament March) at New Delhi at 10 AM. Venue: MP’s Club, OPP. NFPE office, North Avenue, New Delhi. All National Secretariat members, Chief Executives of all affiliated organisations (with minimum 500 membership) and General Secretaries of C-O-Cs are requested to attend the meeting without fail. Meeting will continue upto 5 PM. Please book your travel tickets accordingly.

1^ST MEETING OF THE NEWLY ELECTED WOMEN’S COMMITTEE OF CONFEDERATION

1^st Meeting of the newly elected Women’s Committee of the Confederation will be held on 15.12.2016 (Day of Parliament March) at 4 PM at New Delhi. Venue: NFPE office, 1^st Floor, North Avenue Post office building. All affiliated organisations and C-O-Cs are requested to ensure participation of the women committee members nominated by them in the meeting on 15.12.2016 at 4 PM. 

Fraternally yours,

 (M. Krishnan)

Secretary General

mkrishnan6854@gmail.com 

Mob: 09447068125

Proposal on discontinuation of Indian Postal Orders (IPOs)

Dear Comrades,

Discontinuation of Indian Postal Orders (IPOs)

DA @7% for GDS - Orders issued by Department today

Dear Comrades,

DA @7% for GDS - Orders issued by Department today

GDS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN SUBMITTED IT'S REPORT TO THE SECRETARY POSTS TODAY (ON 24.11.2016)

Dear Comrades,

FLASH NEWS

GDS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN SUBMITTED IT'S REPORT TO THE SECRETARY POSTS TODAY

(ON 24.11.2016)

DETAILS WILL BE PUBLISHED VERY SOON 

Press release by Income Tax Department

Dear Comrades,

SB Order No. 13/2016 dated 23.11.2016 regarding acceptance of WOS currency notes in Post Office Saving Bank Account only and not in other accounts like RD, TD,MIS,SSA,SCSS,PPF,KVP, NSC etc.

Dear Comrades,

SB Order No. 13/2016 dated 23.11.2016 regarding acceptance of  WOS currency notes in Post Office Saving Bank Account only and not in other accounts like RD, TD, MIS, SSA, SCSS, PPF, KVP, NSC etc.

Deposit of old demonetized notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 in Small Savings Scheme dated 23rd Nov, 2016: Deposits into Post Office Savings Accounts allowed

Dear Comrades,

• Deposit of old demonetized notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 in Small Savings Scheme (2 MB)   (Dated 23rd November, 2016)
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No more deposit of old demonetized notes of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 in Small Savings Schemes : Ministry of Finance Order

Dear Comrades,

Deposit of old demonetized notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 in Small Savings Scheme (187 KB)  (Dated 22nd November, 2016)

Source : http://www.finmin.nic.in/SSS_22112016.pdf

CADRE RESTRUCTURING OF GROUP 'C' EMPLOYEES IN DEPARTMENT OF POSTS - CLARIFICATION

Dear Comrades,

CADRE RESTRUCTURING OF GROUP 'C' EMPLOYEES IN DEPARTMENT OF POSTS - CLARIFICATION - REG.

(Click the link  below to view)

http://utilities.cept.gov.in/dop/pdfbind.ashx?id=2165

Regarding exchange of currency notes at post offices : DO from Directorate

Dear Comrades,

SECRETARY (POSTS) INSTRUCTED ALL CHIEF PMGS REGARDING EXCHANGE OF OLD NOTES IN POST OFFICES , PROVIDE SECURITY AND TO HELP THEM WITH PROVISION OF FAKE NOTE DETECTING MACHINES - IMPACT OF NFPE'S LETTER NO. PF-66/2016 DATED 12.11.2016

Dear Comrades,

SECRETARY (POSTS) INSTRUCTED ALL CHIEF PMGS REGARDING EXCHANGE OF OLD NOTES IN POST OFFICES ,  PROVIDE SECURITY  AND TO HELP THEM WITH PROVISION OF FAKE NOTE DETECTING MACHINES - IMPACT OF NFPE'S LETTER NO. PF-66/2016 DATED 12.11.2016.

9th joint biennial Conference of AIPEU Group-C, Postmen and MTS & AIPEU GDS Keonjhar Division

Dear Comrades,

                                                    Open Session Leaders On the Dias

 9 th Joint binnial Conference  of AIPEU Group C Postmen And MTS & AIPEU GDS Open Session                                   Leaders On the DiasAnd Audience of the house

Revision in Limits - Withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of existing ₹ 500/- and ₹ 1000/- Bank Notes

Dear Comrades,

Recalibrated ATM : ₹2500/day; Others : ₹2000/day

Withdrawal of Legal Tender Character of existing ₹ 500/- and ₹ 1000/- Bank Notes – Revision in limits

Please refer to Para 1 (ii) of our circular DCM (Plg) No. 1272/10.27.00/2016-17 dated November 13, 2016 in terms of which the daily limit of withdrawal from recalibrated ATMs was increased from ₹ 2000/- to ₹ 2500/- per day while retaining the same at Rs 2000 in case of other ATMs which banks until they are re-calibrated.

2. Recalibration of ATMs is being closely monitored and substantial progress has been made. On a review it has been decided to retain the limits unchanged till further instructions. Banks may continue to dispense ₹ 50 and ₹ 100 bank notes through the non –recalibrated ATMs until they are re-calibrated.

Non Receipt of PLI/RPLI premia through demonetized currency notes : Instructions from Directorate

Dear Comrades,

FM: Major priority of the present Government is to ensure that benefits of Social Security Schemes reach to every section of workers including those working in the un-organized sector; Holds his Second Pre -Budget Consultative Meeting for the Union Budget 2017-18 with the representatives of different Trade Union Groups in Delhi today: PIB

Dear Comrades,

"Other suggestions include minimum personal tax exemption limit be raised to Rs. 5.00 lakh and pension for workers be increased from Rs.1,000 to Rs. 3,000 and be given to all kinds of workers. Other suggestions include credit to MSME Sector at 4% as it generates lot of employment; and providing mobile banking facility in rural areas where there is no banks/Post Offices etc. It was also suggested that rates for treatment in case of emergency under CGHS be revised."

The Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley said that one of the major priorities of the present Government is to ensure that benefits of Social Security Schemes reach to every section of workers including those working in the un-organized sector. He said that the Government is sensitive about the workers’ welfare and would take all possible measures to ensure that their interest and welfare is fully protected. He said that making social security schemes accessible to the workers of the un-organised sector is a major challenge, which the Government is keen to address at this juncture as the unorganised sector is growing at a faster pace. The Finance Minister Shri Jaitley was speaking during his Second Pre -Budget Consultative Meeting for the Union Budget 2017-18 with the representatives of different Trade Union Groups here today.

7th Pay Commission: Final touches given to Allowances of central govt employees; may soon see disbursal

Dear Comrades,

New Delhi: The Committee set up to review the Allowances sanctioned to central government employees under 7th Pay Commission is likely to have finalised Allowances for central government employees.

“Today there had been a crucial meeting of the Committee on Allowances. They may finalize all the allowances in today’s meeting itself or some of them”, said Shiv Gopal Mishra, General Secretary, Joint Consultative Machinery for Central Government Employees, in a circular to its fraternity.

Mishra referred to the “crucial meeting of the Committee on Allowances” held on November 16.

The government had formed a committee headed by finance secretary Ashok Lavasa which has been mandated to submit its views on the 7th Central Pay Commission's proposals on Allowance. The committee had held its first meeting on July 22 and had a four-month deadline to complete its task.

The CPC examined 196 allowances and given its recommendations on abolishing or raising some of them while recommending others to be subsumed with other perks.

http://zeenews.india.com/

Death Claims to be Processed within 07 Days and Retirement Claims to be Settled on the Day of Retirement

Dear Comrades,

Payment of Statutory Contributions Henceforth only through Internet Banking. 

The Prime Minister of India during the PRAGATI review meeting held on 26th October desired that claims related to death cases be prioritized and expedited and retirement claims may be settled on the day of retirement. In accordance, the processes have been reviewed and instructions have been issued to field offices to settle death claims within a period of 07 days from the date of receipt of proposal and retirement claims on the day of retirement. The officials in the facilitation centre of field offices have been instructed to scrutinize the claims and guide the claimant regarding submission of required documents in appropriate shape. An official has been posted in the facilitation centers of EPFO this category of claims.

Seventh Pay Commission Allowances to Govt Employees: Official Answer in Lok Sabha

Dear Comrades,

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

LOK SABHA

STARRED QUESTION NO: 57                      ANSWERED ON:  18.11.2016

Allowances to Govt. Employees

VIJAY KUMAR S.R.

SUDHEER GUPTA

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Government has deferred the Seventh Pay Commission’s recommendations on various allowances, perks and perquisites and referred the matter to a Committee;

Post Offices will be closed on Sunday (20.11.2016) in c/w exchange of WOS Notes

Dear Comrades,

Instructions issued by R.O., Berhampur:-

adtech-bmp.dop

Fri 18-11-2016 19:02

Inbox

To:

Berhampur DO;

Koraput DO;

Aska DO;

Kalahandi DO;

Phulbani DO;

Kindly issue instructions to all concerned not to observe Sunday i.e. 20.11.2016 as a working day.The earlier email of this office may be ignored.

Asst Director- I

O/o-PMG Berhampur Region, 

Berhampur- 760001, 

0680-2226278

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CHIEF PMG, TN CIRCLE  HAS INFORMED THIS :

I am directed to inform that the coming Sunday i.e. 20.11.2016 will not be a working day for the post offices. Instructions may be issued to all concerned.

With regards,

Sachin Kishore, 

Director (CBS)

Sansad Marg, 

Dak Bhavan

Salary advance for November 2016

Dear Comrades,

Meeting of the Committee on Allowances - NC JCM Staff Side

Dear Comrades,

Today there had been a crucial meeting of the Committee on Allowances. They may finalize all the allowances in today’s meeting itself or some of them. This is just for your information. Further details shall be sent to you, once the same is available with us..

Transactions in relation to which quoting PAN is Mandatory

Dear Comrades,

The Income Tax Department prescribes a list of transactions for which quoting of Permanent Account Number (PAN) is mandatory. These are listed in Rule 114B of the Income Tax Rules, 1962 which were first inserted with effect from 1st November, 1998 and have been amended from time to time. The list under Rule 114B as on date requiring PAN to be quoted includes the following banking transactions :

·         Deposit with a banking company or a co-operative bank in cash exceeding fifty thousand rupees during any one day.

·         Purchase of bank drafts or pay orders or banker's cheques from a banking company or a co-operative bank in cash for an amount exceeding fifty thousand rupees during any one day.

·         A time deposit with a banking company or a co-operative bank or a Post Office

·         Opening an account [other than a time-deposit referred to above or a Jandhan / Basic Bank Deposit Account] with a banking company or a co-operative bank.

In addition to the existing requirement of quoting of PAN in respect of cash deposits in excess of Rupees fifty thousand in a day, quoting of PAN will now also be mandatory in respect of cash deposits aggregating to Rupees two lakh fifty thousand or more during the period 09th November, 2016 to 30th December, 2016 as per an amendment notified by CBDT on 15-11-2016.

The Department has already issued close to 25 crore PAN till date. The persons requiring a PAN for complying with the above requirement may do so by applying to the NSDL in a prescribed format with the necessary documentary proof. The link to the NSDL site  and the instructions for making the application are available on the official website of the Income-tax Department  www.incometaxindia.gov.in  under the ‘Important Links’ head  in  the lower left hand corner of the homepage.     

DSM/KA