Tuesday 28 February 2017

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

COM. G. JANKI RAM CIRCLE SECRETARY AIPE UNION GROUP-C HAS GIFTED ONE SAM SUNG GALAXY On 7 MOBILE PHONE TO SECRETARY GENERAL NFPE AND GENERAL SECRETARY P-III.
NFPE & P-III CHQ CONVEYS HEARTIEST GREETINGS AND THANKS TO COM. JANKI RAM AND CIRCLE UNION, KARNATAKA CIRCLE FOR THIS VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION.

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Monday 27 February 2017

Saturday, February 25, 2017

PROMOTION AND POSTINGS OF JUNIOR ADMINISTRATIVE GRADE (JAG) OFFICERS OF INDIAN POSTAL SERVICE, GROUP 'A' TO SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE GRADE (SAG) AND TRANSFERS / POSTINGS OF REGULAR SAG OFFICERS OF INDIAN POSTAL SERVICE, GROUP 'A'.  (Click the link below to view)


CONFEDERATION NATIONAL SECRETARIAT CALLS UPON ALL CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Observe 6th March 2017
as
BLACK DAY

v Against the betrayal of Central Government employees and pensioners by Group of Ministers of NDA Government.
v  Demanding increase in minimum pay and fitment formula.

Dear comrades

          We know that all of you are in the midst of hectic preparation and campaign for making the 16thMarch Strike action a great success.  As has been explained in the article, which we have placed on our website, the NDA Government, led by BJP has exhibited the worst anti-employee attitude in the post independent  era of our country.  This Government has treated its own employees as its worst enemy. The decision taken by the Union Cabinet on 29th June, 2016 rejecting even the recommendations made by the high level committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary was unprecedented. Even the setting up of various committees was nothing but an eye wash. Nothing will come out of that.  Even the NPS Committee on which the young comrades had pinned some hope of at least  getting a minimum guaranteed pension will produce nothing.  The discussions at the JCM fora has been converted into mostly monologues i.e. the official side simply listening and not reacting.  The Government, it appears, has made the Pension department to reject the one and only recommendation of the 7th CPC which was considered to be positive i.e. Option No.1 for pensioners on the specious ground that the same is not feasible to be implemented. The allowances committee has dilly dallied its deliberation and would now submit its report after the extended period of 6 months expires on 22.02.2017. Even if they make any positive recommendation, which is seldom expected, the NDA Government would not act upon it.  They have very successfully postponed the payment of the revised allowanced for 15 months. 

                In the face of such terrible onslaught, betrayal and chicanery, which no Government in the past has every indulged in,  it is surprising that some of our friends who has a predominant role in the movement of the Central Government employees has unfortunately chosen to wait and watch.  It appears that they have chosen to wait endlessly hurting the cause of the workers. 

                We have no hesitation to affirmatively state the obvious that we have chosen the right path, the path of struggles, which can only the choice of the working class against tyrannical attitude of the employer, howsoever, powerful they may be. We must realize that those who are  in the saddle of power today are not permanently posted there. We were witness to the abysmal downfall of persons who were arrogant personified.  It appears that the reasonableness, righteousness and patience we had exhibited have been taken as signs of cowardice. The undeniable fact is that those who fight, only can win. We, therefore, appeal to you to carry on with conviction and courage.

                Eight months will be over on 6th March, 2017, when the Group of Ministers held out the assurance of revisiting the minimum wage and multiplication factor.  It is now crystal clear that that was an act of chicanery.  No committee was set up  and no discussions were held to seriously consider the issue.  We, therefore, appeal to all of you to ensure that the day, i.e. 6thMarch, 2017 is observed as a day of betrayal and all our members are requested to wear a Black badge with the following words inscribed on it in bold letters and conduct demonstrations in front of all Central Government offices.
HONOUR THE COMMITMENT MADE ON
30th June & 6th JULY, 2016
REVISE THE MINIMUM WAGE AND
MULTIPLICATION FACTOR

6TH March 2017 must be yet another occasion to mobilize our members to ensure their participation in the 16th March, 2017 strike action and ultimately win all the demands in the charter. 

                We fight to win and we shall win.
                               
                With greetings,
Yours fraternally,
(M Krishnan S/G Confd.)

Tuesday 21 February 2017

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

SETTING UP OF ANOMALY COMMITTEE TO SETTLE THE ANOMALIES ARISING OUT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SEVENTH PAY COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS.
No.11/2/2016-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment JCA Section
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 20th February, 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Setting up of Anomaly Committee to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission’s recommendations.
            The undersigned is directed to refer to DoPT’s OM of even number dated 16/8/2016 and to incorporate the following modification in the definition of anomaly:
            “Where the Official Side and the Staff Side are of the opinion that the vertical and horizontal relativities have been disturbed as a result of the 7th Central Pay Commission to give rise to anomalous situation.”
2.         With the incorporation of the above para in the O.M., the definition of anomaly will read as follows:
(1)       Definition of Anomaly
            Anomaly will include the following cases;
a)        Where the Official Side and the Staff Side are of the opinion that any recommendation is in contravention of the principle or the policy enunciated by the Sixth Central Pay Commission itself without the Commission assigning any reason; 
b)        Where the maximum of the Level in the Pay Matrix corresponding to the applicable Grade Pay in the Pay Band under the pre-revised structure as notified vide CCS(RP Rules 2016, is less than the amount an employee is entitled to be fixed at, as per the formula for fixation of pay contained in the said Rules; 
c)        Where the Official side and the Staff Side are of the opinion that the vertical and horizontal relativities have been disturbed as a result of the 7th Central Pay Commission to give rise to anomalous situation.
3. The rest of the content of the O.M. dated 16.08.2016 shall remain unchanged.
sd/-
(D.K.Sengupta)
Deputy Secretary (JCA)

Monday, February 20, 2017

Minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee-III to suggest measures for streamlining implementation of the National Pension System with employees’ Associations held on 10.02.2017 at Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi



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Saturday 18 February 2017

Saturday, February 18, 2017

CONFEDERATION NATIONAL SECRETARIAT CALLS UPON ALL CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Observe 6th March 2017
as
BLACK DAY
v Against the betrayal of Central Government employees and pensioners by group ministers of NDA Government.
v  Demanding increase in minimum pay and fitment formula.
Dear comrades
We know that all of you are in the midst of hectic preparation and campaign for making the 16thMarch Strike action a great success.  As has been explained in the article, which we have placed on our website, the NDA Government, led by BJP has exhibited the worst anti-employee attitude in the post independent  era of our country.  This Government has treated its own employees as its worst enemy. The decision taken by the Union Cabinet on 29th June, 2016 rejecting even the recommendations made by the high level committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary was unprecedented. Even the setting up of various committees was nothing but an eye wash. Nothing will come out of that.  Even the NPS Committee on which the young comrades had pinned some hope of at least  getting a minimum guaranteed pension will produce nothing.  The discussions at the JCM fora has been converted into mostly monologues i.e. the official side simply listening and not reacting.  The Government, it appears, has made the Pension department to reject the one and only recommendation of the 7th CPC which was considered to be positive i.e. Option No.1 for pensioners on the specious ground that the same is not feasible to be implemented. The allowances committee has dilly dallied its deliberation and would now submit its report after the extended period of 6 months expires on 22.02.2017. Even if they make any positive recommendation, which is seldom expected, the NDA Government would not act upon it.  They have very successfully postponed the payment of the revised allowanced for 15 months. 

                In the face of such terrible onslaught, betrayal and chicanery, which no Government in the past has every indulged in,  it is surprising that some of our friends who has a predominant role in the movement of the Central Government employees has unfortunately chosen to wait and watch.  It appears that they have chosen to wait endlessly hurting the cause of the workers. 
                We have no hesitation to affirmatively state the obvious that we have chosen the right path, the path of struggles, which can only the choice of the working class against tyrannical attitude of the employer, howsoever, powerful they may be. We must realize that those who are  in the saddle of power today are not permanently posted there. We were witness to the abysmal downfall of persons who were arrogant personified.  It appears that the reasonableness, righteousness and patience we had exhibited have been taken as signs of cowardice. The undeniable fact is that those who fight, only can win. We, therefore, appeal to you to carry on with conviction and courage.
                Eight months will be over on 6th March, 2017, when the Group of Ministers held out the assurance of revisiting the minimum wage and multiplication factor.  It is now crystal clear that that was an act of chicanery.  No committee was set up  and no discussions were held to seriously consider the issue.  We, therefore, appeal to all of you to ensure that the day, i.e. 6thMarch, 2017 is observed as a day of betrayal and all our members are requested to wear a Black badge with the following words inscribed on it in bold letters and conduct demonstrations in front of all Central Government offices.
                                               
HONOUR THE COMMITMENT MADE ON
13TH June & 6TH JULY, 2016
REVISE THE MINIMUM WAGE AND
MULTIPLICATION FACTOR
6TH March 2017 must be yet another occasion to mobilize our members to ensure their participation in the 16th March, 2017 strike action and ultimately win all the demands in the charter. 
                We fight to win and we shall win.
                               
                With greetings,
Yours fraternally,
(M Krishnan)
Secretary General
Confederation
Mob: 09447068125
Email: mkrishnan6854@gmail.com

Friday 17 February 2017

Friday, February 17, 2017

29TH SCOVA MEETING UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF HONORABLE MOS (PP) - MINUTES OF THE MEETING    (Click the link to view)

http://document.ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/scovaom.pdf

 

HANDLING OF COURT CASES ON THE ISSUE OF APPLICABILITY OF CCS (PENSION) RULES INSTEAD OF NPS IN RESPECT OF GDS APPOINTED TO REGULAR DEPARTMENTAL POSTS AFTER 01-01-2004



RAJYA SABHA Q & A-ON GDS DESIGNATION ETC

 

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.220

 

TO BE ANSWERED ON 3RD FEBRUARY, 2017

 

CHANGING THE NAME OF POSTMAN AS POSTMASTER

†220. SHRI MOTILAL VORA:

 

Will the Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be pleased to state:

 

(a) whether Government has changed the designation of Postman distributing letters in villages to Postmaster;

 

(b) whether this change in designation has been done only in the State of Rajasthan or it has been done at national level;

 

(c) whether it is a fact that the pay scale of Postmaster ranges from ` 4500 to ` 13,000;

 

(d) whether this pay scale remains even lower than that a Central fourth class employee; and

 

(e) if so, the steps being taken by Government to provide proper pay scale to Postmaster distributing mails from one village to another?

 

ANSWER

 

THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS &

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI MANOJ SINHA)

 

(a) No, Sir. Gramin Dak Sevak Branch Postmaster (GDS BPM) or Gramin Dak Sevak Mail Deliverer distribute letters in villages.

 

(b) Does not arise in view of (a) above.

 

(c) No, Sir.

 

(d) Yes Sir. However, there is no comparison in the pay scales of these two cadres since Central fourth class (now termed as Multi Tasking Staff – MTS) are regular employees whereas Gramin Dak Sevaks are part-time sevaks.

 


(e) The allowances of Gramin Dak Sewaks are revised periodically as in the case of Central Pay Commission. 

Thursday 16 February 2017

Thursday, February 16, 2017

NO “CONDITIONS APPLY” IN INDIA POST PAYMENTS BANK SAYS IPPB CEO     CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
*******

OPENING OF EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE CENTERS AT ALL HOS    CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
SIGNIFICANCE OF CONFEDERATION’S ONE DAY STRIKE ON 16-03-2017
WHY NJCA SHOULD REVIVE THE DEFERRED INDEFINITE STRIKE
An article by M. Krishnan, Secretary General, Confederation

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Wednesday 15 February 2017

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

COM. S. K. VYAS JI REMEMBERANCE DAY. M. KRISHNAN, SECRETARY GENERAL, CONFEDERATION ADDRESSING MEETING AT TRIVANDRUM ON 13.02.2017.

FIXATION OF SENIORITY OF GOVERNMENT SERVANTS PROMOTED ON THE BASIS OF RESERVATION FOR PROMOTION TO SCHEDULED CASTE AND SCHEDULED TRIBE - Important Supreme Court Order

Secretary (Staff Side) JCM's Letter to Chairman, NPS Sub-Committee
OBITUARY
Com. R. D. Purohit Bereaved
            Smt. Vimla Ben Purohit respected mother of Com. R. D. Purohit, Circle Secretary, AIPEU Group ‘C’, Gujarat Circle, aged 84 years, expired on 13.02.2017 after brief illness at their native place Junagarh (Gujarat).

          NFPE HQ conveys heartfelt condolences to Com. Purohit and his bereaved family and pray to almighty to give eternal peace to departed soul.
GRATUITY BENEFITS UNDER NPS LOK SABHA QUESTION & ANSWER