AIPEU Group "C", Assam: January 2015

Thursday, January 29, 2015

EDITORIAL POSTAL CRUSADER FEBRUARY-2015

MAKE INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 6^TH MAY-2015

A HISTORIC SUCCESS

The Government of India and Department of Posts is not serious to settle the genuine demands of Postal employees. The common demands of D. A. merger, Interim relief, inclusion of GDS in 7^th C.P.C. alongwith other demands have been rejected by the Government of India. The way through which Pay Commission seems to be working is not going to submit its report in the due period and no more benefit is expected to come in the wake of economic policies being pursued by Modi Government.

The genuine and justified demands of all sections of Postal , RMS and GDS employees are lying pending since long and Postal Board does not seem to be serious about the settlement of the same which are creating more difficulties to the employees.

The Postal JCA had submitted a 39 Points Charter of Demands on 1^st September, 2014 conveying the grievances of all sections but the Department did not pay any attention to this. Being aggrieved the Postal Joint Council of Action of NFPE, FNPO and GDS unions decided unanimously to start agitational programmes in a phased manner culminating in to an indefinite strike from 6^th May, 2015 and served notice to the Department. After receiving notice Department of Posts has convened a meeting on 5^th February, 2015. In the mean time Task Force Committee headed by TSR Subramaian constituted as per direction of Prime Minister has submitted its report which has categorically mentioned to divide Department of Post in six holding Companies/Corporations to pave the way for privatization, which is a very disastrous move to destroy this department just like BSNL. The Task Force Committee has also recommended amendment of Indian Post Office Act 1898 to give legality and licenses to Couriers Companies.

After studying Task Force Committee Report PJCA met again and decided to resist the retrograde recommendations of Task Force Committee and further submitted revised Charter of Demands mentioning “No Corporatization and No Privatization in Postal Services” as item no. 1 and previous items as serial No. 2 to 40. Revised 40 points Charter of Demands has been submitted to the Department and discussion will take place between Postal Board and PJCA leaders on 5^th Feb 2015. If the Department does not agree to stop such type of move the PJCA will intensify the agitational programmes with full strength.

Now we are facing a very crucial and critical situation. In the wake of economic policies of Central Government entire Central Government employees including Postal employees are facing serious threat for their survival. The question before us is –Are we able to protect our department and our jobs? or Are we going to surrender? The answer is no. We are not going to surrender before these attacks. We will continue to fight against these policies as we have fought earlier on so many occasions

The 145 days strike by Postmen of Pune in 1880, 120 days strike by Postmen of Mumbai in 1920, 25 days historic strike in 1946, 5 days strike in 1960, 1 day strike in 1968 for minimum wages , Bonus Strike of 1974, 1 day strike on 19^th September, 1984 for emancipation of GDS (ED) employees, 1993 five days strike,1996 - 4 days strike 1998, 7 days strike 2000 Dec-14 days strike , one day strike on 12.12.12 and two days strike on 12^th& 13^th February, 2013 are our rich heritage which shows that we have always fought with full enthusiasm and courage and defeated the retrograde and anti working class policies of the Government of India.

So Comrades, NFPE along with PJCA appeals to all of you to intensify the campaign. Form JCA at all levels and popularize the demands among all sections of Postal Employees and get ready for another battle to be launched from 6^th May-2015 to save the Postal Department and to save our jobs and defeat the retrograde policies of Central Government and disastrous recommendations of Task Force Committee.

If we fight unitedly. We will win certainly.

This a “Do or Die Battle” for all of us.

Friday, January 23, 2015

INFORMATION RELATING TO ASSETS AND LIABILITIES UNDER LOKPAL AND LOKAYUKTA AND FILING OF AIPR UNDER CCS (CONDUCT), RULES - CIRCULATION OF INSTRUCTION - REGARDING(Click the link below for details)

http://www.indiapost.gov.in/DOP/Pdf/Circulars/Lokpal_AIPR_Pub_upload.pdf

CASUAL LABOUR / PT WORKERS WAGE REVISED

THIS IS THE MUCH AWAITED DIRECTORATE ORDER. ALL OUR SECRETARIES ARE REQUESTED TO ENSURE EARLY PAYMENT INCLUDING ARREARS TO THE CL / PT WORKERS

REMUNERATION PAYABLE TO FULL TIME CASUAL LABOUR(OTHER THAN TEMPORARY STATUS) PART TIME CASUAL LABOUR/WORKERS ENGAGED ON CONTINGENCY BASIS.

D.G. Posts O.M. No. 2-53/2011-PCC dated 22 Jan 2015.

The issue of remuneration payable to Full Time Casual Labourers (Other than Temporary Status) and Part Time Casual Labourers has been under consideration of the Department for quite some time. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Nodal Ministries/Departments and it has been decided, that the remuneration payable to casual labourers would be as under:

(i) The wages of Full Time Casual Labourers (Other than Temporary Status) would be calculated at the minimum of Pay Band-1 (Rs.5200-20200) i.e. Rs. 5200 plus a Grade Pay of Rs.1300/- and Dearness Allowance as admissible from time to time. In addition , the benefit of merge of 50% of dearness allowance would also be admissible in terms of DoPT O.M. No. 49014/5/2004-Estt(C) dated 31.05.2004.

(ii) So far as Part Time Casual Labourers are concerned , their wages would be calculated on pro-rata basis, in terms of hours of duty put in, with respect to the minimum of Pay Band-1(Rs.5200-20200) plus a Grade Pay of Rs.1300/- and Dearness Allowance as admissible from time to time . I addition , the benefit of merge of 50% of dearness allowance would also be admissible in terms of DoPT O.M. No. 49014/5/2004-Estt(C) dated 31.05.2004.

2. The revision as aforesaid in sub paras (i) to (ii) will take effect from 01.01.2006.

3. For the Full Time Casual Labouers covered by Para 1(v) of DoPT O.M. No. 49014/2/86 Estt.(C) dated 07.06.1988 i.e. the full time casual labourers, who are engaged to perform work different from the work performed by regular employees, will continue to be remunerated based on the minimum wages prescribed by Central or State Government, whichever is higher.

4. This issues with concurrence of Integrated Finance Wing vide Diary No. 343/FA/2015/CS dated 22.01.2015

CLARIFICATION on PLI /RPLI Service Tax

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

3rd ALL INDIA CONFEREENCE OF SBCO EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (AIPSBCOEA) - RECEPTION COMMITTEE FORMED

NFPE

3rd ALL INDIA CONFEREENCE OF

SBCO EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (AIPSBCOEA)

(Affiliated to National Federation of Postal Employees)

RECEPTION COMMITTEE FORMED

The 3rd All India conference of SBCO employees association affiliated to NFPE will be held at Thekkady in Idukki division (Kerala) from 14.03.2015 to 15.03.2015. The Reception Committee of the All India conference was formed on 18.01.2015 in the meeting held at Thekkady. The meeting was inaugurated by Com. M.Krishnan Secretary General Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers and Ex.Secretary General NFPE. Com. P.V.Rajendran Circle Secretary R III & State Convenor, NFPE, Com.M.S.Sabu, Circle Secretary AIPEU GDS (NFPE) and Girish Shekharan, Circle Secretary SBCO Employees Asociation Kerala Circle were present in the meeting.

THE OFFICE BEARERS OF THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE ARE AS FOLLOWS.

PATRONS.

1. Com. P.Karunakaran M.P ( Chairman circle coordinating committee of NFPE Kerala)

2. Sri. Joice George M.P. Idukki.

3. Com. M.Krishnan (Secretary General Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers and Ex.Secretary General NFPE).

CHAIRMAN

Com. K. K. Jayachandran (Member Legislative Assembly Kerala )

VICE CHAIRMAN

1. Com. P.V.Rajendran, Convenor Circle Co ordinating Committee & CS R-3.

2. Com. Jacob Thomas Vice Chairman ,,

3. Com. V.I.Simson CITU

4. Com. P.K.Muraleedharan Circle Secretary P III

5. Com. M.S.Sabu, Circle Secretary, AIPEU GDS(NFPE)

6. Com. A.B.Lalkumar, Circle Secretary P IV

7. Com. Girish Sekharan, Circle Secretary SBCOEA

8. Com. K.Muthusamy, Circle Secretary, Admn Union

9. Com. V.Vijayan, Circle Secretary, AIPAEA

10. Com. Ravindranath, Circle Secretary, RIV.

11. Com. K.J.Devasia, Circle Secretary, CITU

12. Com. T.M.Peerumuhammed State, Vice President, AIPRPA

13. Com. Leo Michael, Circle Secretary, SBCOEA

14. Com. M. R. Raghavan ,,

15. Com. P. V. Kuttiyamma Ex.Circle secretary SBCOEA

16. Com. Jaya Raju Dist. Secretary National Savings Agents Association

17. Com. P. Lakshmanan Dist. President Confederation of CGEs

18. Com. Pushparaj Kerala School Teachers Association

19. Com. S. R. Soni Kerala NGO Union

20. Com. Subhash Chandran KSRTEA

21. Com. K. R.Retheesh DYFI

22. Com. T. Anil SFI
23. Com. Jeethendra Das, Treasurer, SBCOEA, Kerala Circle
24. Com. M. K. Mohanan, CHQ Office Bearer, SBCOEA, Kerala

WORKING CHAIRMAN

Com. A. N. Ramachandran (NFPE)

GENERAL CONVENOR

Com. T. D. Jose (NFPE)

FINANCE SECRETARY

Com. M. B. Rajendran (NFPE)

SUB COMMITTEES

Accomodation

Chairman Com. G. Sunil SPM Kumily

Convenor Com. Y. Subhash Postman Kumily

Food

Chairman Com. M. Madasamy PA Vandiperiyar

Convenor Com. G.Manoharan GDSMD Chenkara

Publicity

Chairman Com. V.K.Raju PA Kumily

Convenor Com. S.Murugesan SPM Elappara

Finance

Chairman Com. K.P.Zacharia PM Kattappana

Convenor Com. M.B.Rajendran, Postman, Peruvanthanam.

Stage and decoration

Chairman Com. K.Jayapal PA kumily

Convenor Com. K.Salim GDSMD Amaravathy

Registration

Chairman Com. M.G.Gopi GDSMD Rajakumary

Convenor Com. Devis.K.Kuriakose OA Divisaional office

Souvenier

Chairman Com. P.P.Radhakrishnan MTS RMS

Convenor Com. Arun.P.Antony DSM Divisional office

Transport

Chairman Com. S.Ramar SPM Murukady

Convenor Com. M.V.Ravi PA Kattappana

In addition to the sub committees an Executive Committee consisting of 51 Members of various organisations have also been formed.

About the Venue:

The venue of the meeting is at Holiday Home Thekkady. It is at a distance of 1 KM away from Kumily Bus stand. Thekkady is the border of Tamilnadu and Kerala and an international Tourist Centre.

Accomodation for the delegates are available from 1400 hours on 13.03.2015 to 1000 hours on 16.03.2015. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea will be provided from 13th night. Climate in March will be moderate. Not very hot or very cold. Night it may be somewhat cold. We are not in a position to provide accommodation to family members. However accommodation can be booked in the nearby hotels and lodges at their own cost if they so prefers and if they inform the Reception Committee in advance. For booking please contact Circle Secretary SBCO Employees Association with details and advance amount. Mobile No. 09447513474 E.MAIL ID girishsekharanindiapost@gmail.com

How to reach Kumily (Thekkady):

There are three options to reach Kumily (Thekkady). Delegates are advised to book tickets by train upto Kottayam or Ernakulam. Volunteers will be available at Kottayam railway station or they can go to the RMS Office for guidance. Delegates have to travel by bus from Kottayam or Ernakulam. The duration of journey by bus from Kottayam to Kumily is 3 hours and from Ernakulam to Kumily is 5 hours.

Another option is to step down at Coimbatore ( Ootty hill station is near to Coimbatore at a distance of about 65 KM) . They have to travel 7 hours by bus from Coimbatore to Kumily. The distance from Kumily to Kottayam, Ernakulam and Coimbatore is 90 KM, 120 KM and 280 KM respectively. Coimbatore is far away from Kumily.

Kochi International Airport (Ernakulam) is the nearest Airport. Coimbatore also airport is available.

IMPORTANT TOURIST PLACES FOR VISIT AND THE DISTANCE FROM THEKKADY IS AS GIVEN BELOW.

1. Thekkady wild life sanctuary( boating facility available) 5 KM

2. Munnar hill station 90 KM

3. Madurai Meenakshi temple 130 KM

4. Kodaikanal hill station 120 KM

5. Ootty hill station 340 KM

6. Kanyakumary 350 KM

7. Idukki Arch dam 80 KM

8. Kumarakom backwaters and bird sanctuary 90 KM

9. Alappuzha Backwater Boating

10. Kochi (Ernakulam) - Sight Seeing

11. Thiruvananthapuram - Sight Seeing

12. Guruvayur Temple (Thrissur District)

13. Sabarimala Temple (Pathanamthitta District)

14. Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu)

15. Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram.

SOUVENIR:

It has also been decided to publish a souvenir in connection with the AIC. Circle Secretaries of AIPSBCOEA are requested to collect at least one advertisement for it. Order form and Tariff will be sent separately.

CONTACT NUMBERS OF THE OFFICE BEARERS OF THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE

1. Girish Sekaran circle secretary SBCO employees association 09447513474

2. T.D.Jose General convenor 09447151902 E mail tdjose9@gmail.com

3. G.Sunil SPM Kumily convenor accommodation committee 09447388880

4. K.P. Zacharia PM Kattappana Chairman accommodation committee 09447474039.

Programme Notice will be published later. Conference will commence at 10.30 M on14-03-2015 and will continue upto 5 PM on15-03-2015. Those who want to visit tourist places should book their travel tickets in such a way that they can visit the places of interest either before 14.03-2015 or after 15-03-2015. Delegates will not be allowed to leave the Conference Venue on 14th & 15th March, 2015, when the Conference is in session.

DELEGATE/VISITOR’S FEE:

Delegate/Visitor Fee is fixed as Rs.1,000/- (Rs. One thousand only) per head. Additional Expenditure of the Conference will be met by colleceting minimum donation from all NFPE members of Kerala Circle including Gramin Dak Sevaks. There will be no public collection.

EXTENDING WARM AND HEARTY WELCOME TO ALL DELEGATES AND LEADERS TO KERALA, THE “GOD’S OWN COUNTRY” AND ALSO THE LAND OF CLASS-ORIENTED MILITANT WORKING CLASS MOVEMENT.

K. K. Jayachandran, MLA Virendra Tiwary T.D.Jose,

Chairman General Secretary General Convenor

Reception Committee. AIPSBCOEA (CHQ) Reception Committee

Election Holidays 2015 – Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with general elections to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, 2015: DoPT Order.

F. No. 12/7/2014-JCA2

Government of India,

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

(Department of Personnel & Training)

North Block, New Delhi

Dated the 19th January, 2015

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Closing of Central Government Offices in connection with general elections to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, 2015.

The undersigned is directed to say that in connection with the general election to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, to be held on 7th February, 2015, the following guidelines, already issued by DOPT vide OM No. 12/ 14/99-JCA dated 1oth October 2001, have to be followed for closing of the Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments in NCT of Delhi.

(i) The relevant offices / organizations shall remain closed in the notified areas where general elections to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi, scheduled to be conducted.

(ii) In connection with bye-elections to State Assembly, only such of the employees who are bonafide voters in the relevant constituency should be granted special casual leave on the day of polling. Special Casual leave may also be granted to an employee who is ordinarily a resident of constituency and registered as a voter but employed in any Central Government Organization/Industrial Establishment located outside the constituency having a general/bye-election.

2. The above instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned.

sd/-

(K. Kipgen)

Director (JCA)

Source document: www.persmin.gov.in

SB Order 02/2015: Introduction of new scheme "Sukanya Samriddhi Account" under Small Savings Scheme from 22.01.2015.

Sukanya Samruddhi Account

Under the scheme, the account can be opened from the birth of the girl child till she attains the age of 10. A girl child who attained the age of 10 years, one year prior to notification, will also be eligible. The account can be opened by an amount of Rs 1,000 and in a financial year investment ceiling is Rs 1.5 lakh. The child can close the account earliest at the age of 21 years with option of keeping the account till marriage.

For the current financial year, this would work out to 9.1%. For the sake of simplicity, the manner of interest calculation would be similar to public provident fund (PPF).

Calendar of Departmental Examination - 2015

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Central Trade Unions Joint Memorandum to Finance Minister

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Guidelines for Educational Qualifications and Experience for framing/ amendment of Recruitment Rules CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

2nd ALL INDIA CONFERENCE OF AIPEU-GDS (NFPE)

The 2^nd All India Conference of AIPEU-GDS (NFPE) will be held at Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) on 19^th & 20^th September 2015. All Circle Unions are requested to complete formation of Divisional Unions in all circles and send Delegates to the conference. Please remit Quota to GDS CHQ also.

P. Pandurangarao

General Secretary

AIPEU-GDS (NFPE)

Dada Ghosh Bhawan,

2151/1, New Patel Road

New Delhi – 110008

Ph: 09717768785, 09849466595

E-mail: aipeugdsnfpe@gmail.com

AIPEU Group "C", Assam

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