Dear Comrades,
SETTLEMENT REACHED AFTER FIVE ROUND DISCUSSIONS WITH POSTAL BOARD
Following
issues were discussed in the meeting:
JOINT
COUNCIL OF ACTION
NATIONAL
FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES
FEDERATION
OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANIZATIONS
ALL
INDIA POSTAL EXTRA DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES UNION
NATIONAL
UNION OF GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS
NEW
DELHI
INDEFINITE
STRIKE CALLED OFF
SETTLEMENT REACHED AFTER FIVE ROUND DISCUSSIONS WITH POSTAL BOARD
· NO CLOSURE OF L2 OFFICES IN RMS FOR THREE
YEARS.
· POST OFFICES ONLY RELOCATION. NO
MERGER.
· ON SOME ITEMS LIKE GDS ISSUES OTA REVISION ETC
DISCUSSION WILL BE ARRABGD WITH MINISTER OF STATE FOR COMMUNICATIONS
SHORTLY.
· OVERALL SETTLEMENT GOOD.
· READ THE MINUTES BELOW AND OFFER YOUR
COMMENTS.
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Minutes
of the meeting taken by Secretary (Posts) with Postal Joint Council of Action
(JCA) on 10.01.2012, 12.01.2012 & 13.01.2012 on the charter of demands
served with notice of indefinite strike with effect from
17.01.2012
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In continuation of the meetings taken
by respective Members of the Postal Services Boards on 27.12.2011 with the
Postal Joint Council of Action (JCA) and to review the follow up action taken on
various issues raised in the charter of demands, Secretary (Posts) took a
meeting on 10.01.2012 starting at 11.00 Hrs in Dak Bhawan. A list of officers
and officer bearers/members of JCA who attended the meeting may be seen at
Annexure-1. The meeting started with welcome address of Secretary (Posts) and
thereafter the issues raised in the charter of demands were taken up and the
gist of discussions held during the course of the meeting is as
follows.
1 (a) Mail Network Optimization
Project
Attention of the staff side was drawn
to the relevant part of the minutes of the meeting taken with JCA on 27.12.2011.
Besides, with reference to the concern expressed by the staff side in the matter
of high percentage of “Returned to Sender” (RTS) mail under Speed Post BNPL
scheme, the staff side was informed that the existing provisions of the IPO Act
do not confer any authority on the Department to charge from the customer in RTS
cases. However the new tool under the project has enabled the Department realize
the high instances of RTS mail and take up the issue with such customers. It was
also informed that in order to address the problems relating to back routing of
Speed Post, recently 21 new intra- Circle hubs have been
created.
With respect to the proposed network
redesign for the first class mail in terms of L1 and L2 mail offices, the
Chairperson informed that the Project seeks to streamline core mail operations,
expedite processing of mail and increase mail and parcel traffic. The
Chairperson assured that L2 mail offices will not be closed for the next three
years. L2 mail offices in metro cities (other than those in Delhi &
Kolkata where AMPCs are under installation), will not be closed for the next two
years. When AMPCs will be installed in these cities, the matter relating to
consolidation of mail offices will be discussed with the staff Side. The staff
side expressed its reservations about the proposed implementation plan for First
Class mail in terms of its impact on closure of mail offices and transfer of
staff. On the issue of change of administrative jurisdiction over Speed Post
Centres/Sorting Hubs, the staff side was informed that instructions were issued
to the circles earlier in this regard. From the report received from 20 circles,
it is ascertained that 53 out of 87 Sorting Hubs are already functioning under
the administrative control of an RMS Division. Proposal for change in
administrative jurisdiction from Postal to RMS Division has been received from
MP circle in case of two Sorting Hubs, which will be
examined.
Minutes of
the meeting dated 27.12.2011
(i) Member
(O) as Chairman explained that we need to constantly develop and improve our
services. Staff side also supported and said that they are not against
modernization of the department.
(ii) The
Chairman agreed with the staff side that Heads of circles should honour the
decision taken at apex level. He reiterated that the department doesn't want to
close or change the public interface and sorting will be done by RMS
staff.
(iii) Staff
Side raised a number of issues of Maharashtra Circle. Since it was not possible
to discuss the issues related to only one circle, it was decided to hold a
separate meeting on the issues pertaining to Maharashtra Circle, some time
later.
(iv) The
Staff side expressed their apprehension about the implementation of network
redesign for first class mail saying the L-2 mail offices will have very little
mail to process and may lead to closure of these offices in future. They also
expressed their apprehension that in urban areas and especially metro cities the
merger may lead to closure of RMS Divisions. It was explained to the staff side
that the Department would like to implement the new network design for first
class mail with further assurance that no L-2 mail office will be closed till
the completion of the MNOP Project. It was further assured that no staff will be
transferred from one city to another unless some officials are themselves
willing to move to bigger stations. It was also assured to staff side that the
merger of mail offices will be put on hold in Mumbai and Chennai till the new
sorting machines are in place.
(v) It was
also informed that for the mail offices under the revised network, the
Department is going to train the officials of the RMS to handle the new business
. Training will also be given in areas of investigation of frauds and monitoring
of frauds. It was also assured that in case the new network leads to any back
routing of mail, the Department would be open to reassess the arrangements based
on the volume of mail that is being back routed.
(vi) The
Staff side pointed out that the orders issued by the Directorate vide No.
6-5/2011-D dated 20.10.2011 regarding the administrative control over speed post
centres/sorting Hubs have not been implemented by the
Circles.
(vii)The
Chairman assured that Heads of Circles would be reminded to submit their
compliance report on Directorate O.M. dated 20.10.2011 within a week's time. The
same will also be monitored through Video Conference. It was decided to discuss
this issue with Heads of Circles in the VC scheduled to be held on
12.01.2012.
(viii)Instructions
regarding putting in complete address of the addressee in the system at the
booking point have already been issued , but the same are not being followed in
many circles. It was assured to reiterate the
instructions.
(ix) The Chairman agreed for providing
department transportation for the staff deployed at AMPC, Delhi to and from
Dhaula Kuan. Suitable instructions have already been issued. to CPMG Delhi
Circle.
1 (b) Closure/merger of Post
offices
The staff side drew attention of the
Chairperson to the variance that existed between what was minuted as a result of
discussions held in June/July 2011 and what has been circulated amongst the
Heads of Circle vide letter No. 40-6/2011-PLG(Pt.) dated 25.08.2011. The
Contention of the staff side was that merger of a post office with another post
office actually tantamount to closure of Post office to which they cannot agree.
The matter regarding rationalization of Postal network was discussed. Staff side
agreed that post offices may be shifted in cases of litigation and poor
condition of buildings. Staff side also agreed that closure of post office
should be accompanied by simultaneous relocation of the same to other areas.
However, the staff side stated that there should not be temporary merger of Post
offices. The matter was discussed and it was agreed that there was a need for
rationalization of postal network instead of resorting to temporary merger of
post offices, Circles will identify areas where new post offices are required
and would also identify post offices that do not meet the norms and do not have
sufficient work. Circles will submit a report to the Directorate for
examination.
2(a) Grant of Central Civil Servants
status to Gramin Dak Sevaks
Attention of the staff side was drawn
to relevant portion of the minutes of the meeting held on 27.12.2011. In the
matter of scrapping the new recruitment rules for promotion of Postmen, the
staff side was explained the view point of Department of Personnel and Training
regarding prescribing some minimum quota of direct recruitment element, all
recruitments to be made at the level of either MTS or Postmen, and was asked to
give suggestions in the light of the above for further consideration by the
Department.
2(a) Grant
of Central Government Civil Service Status to Gramin Dak
Sevaks
Minutes
dated 27.12.2011
The staff side was apprised of the background
of instruction of EDA/GDS system in the Department of Posts, especially in the
context of their conditions of engagement which are totally different from
regular Government employees. Special mention was made about their part time
nature of work and the additional source of income which were the basic
conditions for their engagement. While commending the role of Garmin Dak Sevaks
in the functioning of Department of Posts, Member (Personnel) as Chairperson of
the committee explained to the staff side the improvements which have taken
place in their engagement conditions over the years.
Minutes dated
10.01.2012
2 (b) In the matter of enhancement of
bonus ceiling Gramin Dak Sevaks to Rs.3500/- the staff side was apprised of the
position as reflected in the minutes of the meeting held on 27.12.2011. It was
further made clear that as per decision taken in the meeting held with the staff
side earlier, the matter was examined in consultation with Integrated Finance
Wing where it failed to find favour.
2 (c) The issue of withdrawal of upward
change in norms for cash handling etc. was decided to be relooked into, as per
minutes of the meeting held on 27.12.2011. Further the issue of stopping
reduction of TRCA in case of reduction of work load will be reviewed in the
light of decision taken on the issue of norms for cash handling.
Note: -
Minutes dated 27.12.2011
2(e) Withdrawal
of tightened norms for cash handling
The Chairperson agreed to have a relook into
the matter.
(NB: The basic issues such as Civil
Servant Status, Bonus etc. will be further discussed in the Minister’s
meeting)
2 (d) Compassionate appointment of
GDS
The System of awarding marks for making
compassionate appointment in case of GDS will be examined in the light of the
proposal given by the staff side.
2 (c) Filling up of GDs Mailmen posts
in RMS
As recorded in the minutes of the
meeting held on 27.12.2011 the feasibility of redeployment of mail men posts in
new areas eg. Employment in IAP areas will be examined.
The Staff side desired the following
issues to be examined:
(a) supply of chappal (b)
repairs/replacement of fans (c) review of cash conveyance allowance. It was
agreed to look into these.
3. Revision of wages of casual
labourers
The staff side was apprised that a
committee had been constituted under the Chairpersonship of CPMG Assam Circle to
look into the issues pertaining to casual labourers and it is likely to submit
its report shortly. The staff side was advised to give additional inputs, if
any, to the Committee which would be taken into account while finalizing the
recommendations.
4. Revision of OTA
rates
As recorded in the minutes of the
meeting held on 27.12.2011, it was decided to examine the proposal keeping in
view the OTA rates that are being observed in the Ministry of Railways and
Ministry of Defence. The operational requirements of the Department were
highlighted by the staff side which were duly appreciated during the
discussions. In the matter of punishment of officials due to non performance of
OTA duty, earlier instructions of the Department were reiterated on 09.01.2012
and the staff side was supplied a copy of it.
5. Implementation of assurance made on
12.07.2011
The following issues were discussed in
the meeting:
(a) Counting
of special pay to PO and RMS accountants by implementation of judgment of High
Court of Karnataka.
The judgment of High Court of Karnataka
in the matter of treating special allowance for fixation of pay etc. was quoted
by the staff side with a request not to file an SLP in the matter particularly
when the Ministry of Law and Justice opined against it. The staff side was
informed on the action taken in the matter in the form of calling for relevant
information from the circles to be examined in consultation with the Integrated
Finance wing.
(b) Restriction on tenure posting in
single/double handed Post offices.
The Staff side was informed that an
order relaxing the restriction in the matter referred to above is under
issue.
(c) Grant of Special allowance to
unqualified Accountants.
It was informed that instructions
already exist on the subject which would be got reiterated.
(d) Protection of pay of defunct PO and
RMS Accountants
The Staff side requested to extension
of benefits as decided in the case of Natha Singh, Punjab Circle. It was agreed
to circulate the clarification given to Punjab Circle to the remaining circles
also.
(e) Discontinue the fidelity Bond to
SPM/Treasurers
The matter will be looked
into.
(f) Arbitrary and forcible allotment of
staff quarter
The view point of the staff side was
well taken. It was informed that the information regarding vacant staff quarters
lying in various circles had been called for in the light of which policy
guidelines will be formulated covering inter alia forcible allotment of quarter
including post attached quarters especially where such post attached quarters is
outside the premises of the post office building, as pointed out by the staff
side.
(g) Non supply of balance statement
every year to officials covered under NPS.
The contention of the staff side was
that the issuing of the balance statement to officials covered under New Pension
Scheme was not being attended to with the result that they are not aware of
details of their credits etc. The staff side also mentioned that in the earlier
meeting, the Department made a commitment to start issuing balance sheet by
31.03.2011. In this context, the staff side was apprised of the issue of
password to the members of the scheme which would be enable them to approach the
main server for this purpose. Further instructions will also be issued for issue
of balance statements to all members of the scheme.
(h) Enhancement of financial powers
LSG, HSG II and HSG I
The matter is under
examination.
(i) Recovery of over payment
on account fixation of pay, and allowances to Postmen/bonus to
GDSs
The view point of staff side was that
recovery should not be made from the salary of APM Accounts/Accountants due to
over payment made to Postmen in the process of implementation of Fifth Pay
Commission recommendations. The Staff side however contended that the Department
should have filed an SLP against the judgment of High Court to avoid making
recoveries from the salary of APM Accounts/Accountants. Stressing on the point
of making recoveries from Postmen’s salary who got over paid, it was stated that
in case it was not possible, the excess paid amount should be got written
off.
The Staff side apprised the Secretary
that huge amounts are being recovered from Accountants/APM Accounts and,
therefore, requested her to decide the cases from humanitarian angle. Secretary
assured that the matter will be examined in Directorate.
(j) Honorarium for invigilators engaged
in Departmental Examinations
The matter is already under process for
considering enhancing the honorarium.
(k) Allowing the physically handicapped
candidates for appearing in IPOs examinations.
The Staff side was informed that the
matter has been taken up with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment the
nodal Ministry for the purpose. All information required by the nodal Ministry
has been supplied and the matter is being favourably considered.
(l) Grant of cash handling allowance to
PO Treasurers at par with Cashiers and the grant of allowance to all
irrespective of their position in MACP.
The matter regarding bringing
Treasurers at par with Cashiers will be examined. As regards payment of cash
allowance to Treasurers irrespective of benefit extended under MACP, the issue
has been the subject matter of a Committee appointed for examination of various
allowances in the Department and report of the committee is under
examination.
(m) Holding of Department council (JCM)
meetings.
The staff side was assured of holding
of timely Departmental Council (JCM) and periodical meetings. It was decided
that the meetings would be held regularly beginning from February 2012. The
Staff side made a suggestions for having a standing committee meeting before
holding of the Departmental Council meeting and the suggestion was agreed to.
The meeting of the standing committee will be held prior to the Department
Council meeting (JCM).
6. Immediate finalization of cadre
restructuring
As recorded in the minutes of the
meeting held on 27.12.2011 the proposal is under consideration of a Committee
under the Chairmanship of DDG (P). The staff side expressed their concern about
undue delay in finalization of the proposal on which the Chairperson desired
finalization of this process by 31st March 2012. It was assured that
the time lines would be adhered to. As regard restructuring of Postal
Accounts officials, it was informed that the proposal was cleared by JS&FA
and stands referred to Secretary (Posts). It was also decided to have separate
committee under the Charipersonship of Ms. Sandhya Rani, PMG (BD), Andhra
Pradesh Circle with Director (MV) as the other official member and S/Shri
Giriraj Singh and D. Theagarajan as staff side members, to consider cadre
restructuring of MMS Staff. The Committee will submit its report within three
months from the date of formation.
7. Decentralisation of
PLI/RPLI
The staff side was explained in detail
about the competition being faced by the Department in the field of PLI/RPLI and
the benefits to be derived by decentralizing the functions. The staff side
expressed apprehension about relocation of staff due to the process of
decentralization. Member (PLI) explained as to how the role of DPLI was going to
be redefined by making the job more productive and the fact that job description
for each category of staff had been worked out and the staff of PLI will play an
important role in increasing the business and providing after sale service. The
request of the staff side to permit the Circle/Regional Office branch of PLI to
accept, process and service the policies relating to their Headquarter cities
where they were located was accepted to.
The issue relating to payment of
incentive though not discussed in the meeting will be examined by CGM PLI as it
form a part of Charter of Demands.
8. Filling up of all vacant posts
including GDS posts.
The Staff side was informed of the mass
scale recruitment of regular employees made in the year 2010-11. The staff side
was further apprised of the suitable instructions regarding filling up of GDS
Posts issued by the Department vide letter No. 17-103/2007-GDS dated 17.02.2011.
The instructions were reiterated vide letter of even number dated 06.01.2012. in
regard to the proposal of the staff side to redeploy of 2/3 posts for the period
up to 2008 kept in skeleton, it was informed that the posts were decided to be
abolished by an Inter Ministerial Committee and hence it was not possible to
redeploy the same.
9. Ensure 100% filling up LSG, HSG–2,
HSG-1 promotional posts before implementation of Post Masters cadre.
Eligibility of Post Masters cadre official for appearing in IPOs/PSS Group ‘B’
examination as also the accounts line officials.
The staff side was explained of the
difficulty in filling up of HSG I posts on regular basis due to non finalization
of revised rules of recruitment. It was also assured that the matter will be
taken up with UPSC, to finalise the same on priority. As regards, filling up of
LSG & HSG-II Posts, the staff side was apprised that the instructions were
issued to all the circles to fill up vacant posts. This was subsequently
followed up by a DO reminder from Member (Personnel) also. As regards,
eligibility of officials for Postmaster cadre to appear in the IPs/PSS Group ‘B’
examination, it was decided to reexamine the issue. The eligibility of POs/RMS
accounts officials for opting for Post Master cadre will also be
considered.
10. Creation of a separate cadre for
System Administrators
The issue is a part of the subject
matter being considered by Cadre Restructuring Committee. The staff side
explained in details the nature of duties of System Administrators which inter
alia include acting as a trainer and demanded for grant of travel allowance as
per SR 25 and Road Mileage in the event of their moving out of station. The
Committee has given its recommendations. Appropriate orders will be issued
shortly.
11 (a) Combination of beats/double
duty, stop harassment of staff by insisting on 100% delivery under Project Arrow
etc.
As a follow up of the minutes recorded
for the meeting of 27.12.2011, the composition of the committee which was
appointed to consider issues relating to Postmen was revised and an order to
this effect was issued on 09.01.2012. The Committee has been given one month
time to submit its recommendations.
The Staff side expressed their concern
about supply of good quality uniforms and other kit items.
The following decision were taken in
this regard:
(a) A proposal will be sent to the
Department of Personnel & Training to revise the rates of uniforms, kit
items etc. which were fixed in the year 2002.
(b) A clarification will be sought
from the DOP&T on the rate of trouser cloth fixed at Rs. 86 per meter and
then linking it up with the DGS&D rate contract.
(c) Replacement of umbrella with rain
coat for Postmen appeared to be justified and will be taken up with DO
P&T.
12. Fixing norms for newly assigned
works of Multi Tasking Scheme (MTS). Allow to decline Postmen promotion for MTS
under seniority quota without loosing MACP
promotion:
The duties to be performed by MTS have
been clearly defined by the Department. The issue of allowing MTS to decline
promotion to Postmen cadre under seniority quota without loosing MACP promotion
will be looked into.
13. Grant of promotion to
Drivers/ Artisans at par with Railways/ Defence.
The view point of the staff side was
that MMS Drivers are plying heavy vehicles with more onerous responsibilities
that staff car drivers and therefore they should be compared with drivers of the
transport departments. The Chairperson agreed to examine the issue in details
keeping in view the practice followed in Ministry of Railways and Defence, State
transport or any other Government department where drivers have to drive similar
vehicles.
As regards artisans, the staff side was
apprised of the sincere efforts already made by the department in consultation
with Ministry of Finance. The proposal did not find favour on the grounds that
the cadre of charge hand stands merged with that of Artisan Grade-I. However, it
was agreed to have a further relook into the issue.
14. Declare SBCO staff as divisional
cadre and stop harassment under Contributory
factors.
The existing system of transfer of SBCO
staff for rotational transfer within the cluster of divisions will be
reiterated. In exceptional circumstances Director HQrs., in consultation with
AO/ICO (SB) may consider movement of officials outside the cluster. As regards
the issue of recovery under contributory negligence factors the proposal of the
staff side will be examined.
15. Filling up of Civil Wing
Posts
CE (Civil) was asked by the Chairperson
to initiate urgent action to fill up all vacant posts. The staff side raised
question of lapse of a number of posts due to these remaining vacant for more
one year. CE (Civil) informed that the proposal for revival of all those posts
was referred to DDG (Establishment).
As regards creation of new offices of
Civil Wing the staff side was informed that it would not be
feasible.
The demand for transfer of existing
staff within jurisdiction of the Postal circle, the staff side was informed that
there were very limited number of posts in Civil Wing and even out of these
around 40% posts were lying vacant and, therefore, it was not feasible to
examine the proposal. However the position will be reviewed when all the
administrative posts in the Civil Wing are filled up. The staff side brought to
the notice of the Chairperson the need for restructuring of Civil Wing cadres
and finalization of the pending rules of recruitment. It was agreed to pursue
the same on priority.
16. Functioning of Postal Accounts
offices
It was explained to the staff side that
DAP offices in Guwahati and Shillong, have been established. The question of
providing facilities for the staff Raipur will be looked into by DDG (PAF). As
regard Uttarakhand and Jharkhand, the proposal will be examined after
introduction of technology.
The question of grant of Group ‘B’
Non-Gazetted status to Senior Accountants will be considered as per the decision
made by the other organized accounts cadres.
It was agreed to take action on
priority for filling up of accounts posts in Postal Accounts Wing. The question
of discrimination in promotion against the MTS officials to the cadre of LDCs
after 2006 including the seniors in the Sorting cadre will be examined. The
staff side was also apprised that at present there is no proposal to
decentralize the Postal Accounts.
17. Counting of past service as RTPs
for promotion and MACP
In the light of the Supreme Court
judgment on the subject, there is no scope for further examination of the
proposal.
18. Implementation of apex court
judgement in case of Relaxed Rules of Recruitment (RRR)
candidates.
The judgment of the apex court has been
implemented in letter and spirit which clearly state that this should not be
treated as precedent for the purpose of any other case or cases. In view of the
above there is no further scope of re-examining the matter.
19. Stop victimizing under contributory
negligence factor.
The Chairperson explained to the staff
side that it would not be possible to issue any sweeping order in the matter as
each case needs to be decided on its merits and the competent authority while
disposing of the matter does take into account all the relevant factors
including involvement of the official and the appellate channels are
available.
20. Stop discrimination towards PO
& RMS Accounts Cadre.
It was decided to refer the matter to
the committee constituted for cadre restructuring for examination.
21. Enhancement of LR
strength
It was not found possible to enhance
the LR strength as demanded by the staff side.
22. Ensure prompt grant of Child Care
Leave
Suitable instructions in this regard
already stand issued.
23. Review of MACP clarificatory order
and rectify the issues like non-drawal of special allowance
etc.
The issue was referred to the Committee
constituted on allowances. The committee has submitted its report which is under
consideration in the Department. It was agreed to issue the following
clarifications:
(a) Grant of MACP will not be deferred
on the ground of contemplated disciplinary/vigilance proceedings.
(b) Instructions on review of
ACRs/APARs by screening committees will be reiterated.
(c) Recovery ordered by DAP in AP and
West Bengal Circles in the matter of pay fixation on MACP in case of MTS is
being looked into.
(d) Cases relating to declining
promotion prior to issue of MACP order (prior to 2009) would be examined and
appropriate orders issued.
24. Drop FR 17-A
etc.
The staff side was apprised of
liquidation of arrears in the matter of Rule 9 (Pension Rules) disciplinary
cases with further clarifications that all out efforts are being made to clear
the pendency. As regards imposing of FR 17A, the staff side was explained that
the Department’s instructions on the subject provide for involving the said
provisions only in case of incitement, violence etc. the instructions were
reiterated on 09.01.2012.
25. Legitimate right to avail holidays
etc.
The staff side expressed their serious
concern about deputing of officials at odd hours in the name of organizing melas
etc. Instances were brought to the notice when officials were called as late as
8 to 9 pm and 1.30AM for holding meetings/melas etc. Special mention was made by
the staff side about Karnataka Circle. It was agreed to call for a report from
the Karnataka Circle based on which suitable action will be taken.
In view of the detailed discussions
held and decisions taken, the staff side was requested to call off the proposed
strike.
The meeting ended with a vote of thanks
to the Chair.
2.
Modification in Minutes – Sought for
We have pointed out that some
assurances given during discussion is omitted in the minutes. Secretary,
Department of Posts, agreed to include agreed items and a revised minutes will
be issued on 16.12.2012. Staff side sought following
additions/alterations/modification in the minutes.
Item 1 (a) - Mail Network Optimisation
Project
1. L2 mail offices in metro cities
(other than those in Delhi & Kolkata where AMPCs are under installation)
will not be closed for next three years. (In the minutes it is wrongly shown as
two years. Regarding L2 offices it is correctly shown as three years in the
minutes)
2. It was further assured that
requirement of more L1 offices will be considered.
3. The staff side expressed its
reservations about the proposed implementation plan for first class mail and
also the installation of AMPCs in terms of its impact on closure of mail offices
and transfer of staff due to declining mail traffic in future. It is assured
that a review will be undertaken after two years.
4. Regarding transfer of
administrative jurisdiction for speed posts hubs to RMS superintendents, it is
agreed to decide the cases of other circles also expeditiously.
5. It is assured that Postal
Assistants will not be drafted for sorting work and only RMS staff will do the
sorting work.
Item 1 (b) - Closure/merger of Post
offices
1. The words – “and poor
conditions of buildings” – should be deleted.
2. The words – “there was a need
for rationalization of Postal network” – should be deleted.
Item 1 (c) – Fixing norms for CRC, EPP
and Logistics
The following may be added in the
minutes “Norms for CRC, EPP and Logistics will be examined
separately.’
Item 2 (a) – Grant of Civil Servants
status to Gramin Dak Sevaks
Item 2 (b) – The following may
be added Bonus – “However another attempt will be made to send the case for
approval of Finance.”
Item 2 (c) – The staff side desired the
following issues to be examined.
(d) – Providing norms for
new work like RPLI etc.
3. Revision of wages of
casual labourer
The staff side expressed its concern
over the inordinate delay in payment of revised minimum wages w.e.f. 1.1.2006.
It is assured that a decision in this regard will be taken shortly.
4. Revision of OTA
rates
Regarding waival recovery of OTA
already paid, it is agreed to re-examine the issue.
5.
Implementation of assurance made on 12.07.2011 (m) Holding of Departmental
Council JCM meetings.
It was agreed that a DO letter from
Member (P) will be sent to all Circle Heads to ensure prompt holding of JCM
Regional Council meetings and other periodical meetings such as Four-monthly,
bi-monthly and monthly meetings at Divisional level.
7. Decentralisation of
PLI/RPLI
The issues relating to payment of
incentive instead of honorarium to the Divisional office staff will be examined
by CGM PLI. It was assured that all the officials deputed to CO/RO for PLI/RPLI
work will be repatriated to their parent divisions immediately.
9. Ensure 100% filling up of LSG,
HSG-II, HSG-I promotional posts.
About the eligibility of Postmaster
cadre officials for officiating in HSG-I vacancies, it was agreed to issue
necessary clarifications.
10. Creation of separate cadre for
System Administrators
Add the words – “and also trainers
allowance”. Add – “Revival of the three DDG committee for deciding the nature of
duties and responsibilities etc will be done.’
11. (a) Combination of beats/double
duty, stop harassment of staff by insisting 100% delivery under project arrow
etc.
1. Next sitting of the Postmen
Committee will be held on 16.01.2012 at 3 PM.
2. It is agreed that a DO letter
will be sent by Member (P) to all Circle Heads to fill up all vacant posts of
sorting postmen, cash overseer, mail overseer and Head Postman.
3. Instructions will be issued to
all Circle heads for timely payment of speed post incentive to Postmen
staff.
4. Till the Postmen committee
finalises it report and decision thereon is taken by the Department, no
abolition or redeployment of Postmen posts will be done. Status quo will be
maintained.
13. Grant of promotion to
Drivers/Artisians at par with Railways/Defence
After “However it was agreed to
have a further relook in the issue”
Add – “Within three
months”.
14. Declare SBCO staff as Divisional
cadre and stop harassment under contributory factors
After – “As regards the issue of
recovery under contributory negligence factors”.
Add – “Such as SB minus balance etc.
the proposal of the staff side will be examined with due consideration of the
man-power shortage factor.”
15. Filling up of civil wing
posts
Minutes of the separate meeting
held with CE on 12.01.2012 will be supplied to the staff side.
19. Stop victimizing under contributory
negligence factor
However the earlier orders on the
subject will be reitereated.
20. Stop discrimination towards PO
& RMS Accountants cadre
The issue of redistribution of LSG/HSG
II posts and counting the date of passing the Accountant examination for
seniority for promotion will be considered.
21. Enhancement of LR
Strength
Add – “as per DO P&T instructions
on the subject. The staff side pointed out that the existing 10% LR posts are
remaining vacant in the Postmen/MTS cadre in many Divisions. It is agreed to
issue instructions to all Circle heads to ensure filling up of all vacant LR
Post.
22. Ensure prompt grant of Child Care
Leave
It was agreed to issue further
instructions to all concerned.
24. Drop FR 17-A
etc.
Specific instructions will be issued to
Chief PMG Maharashtra Circle and Tamilnadu Circle in this regard.
25. Legitimate right to avail holidays
etc.
Earlier Directorate orders on this
subject has been reiterated to implement it in letter and spirit.
3. Orders issued on Strike
Demands
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