NEW ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN THE NEXT MONTHLY MEETING

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PIII

17/10: Non working of High Speed Printer of Ottapalam HO-reg

It is reported that the High Speed Printer available at Accounts Branch, Ottapalam HO is not working properly which creates difficulty to the staff in completing day to day works. This also creates delay in payment of dues to the employees. The supplier is reluctant to carry out proper maintenance. It is requested to take immediate action to repair the Printer.

18/10: Issue guide lines to the PLI/RPLI Agents to claim incentive-reg

Consequent on the change of the PLI/RPLI commission rates, confusion among the Agents exists regarding the rate and the procedure of incentive claim. A brief instruction may be issued to all such agents so that they can claim the incentive properly.

19/10: Alarming condition of Staff Quarters, Shornur and Palapuram.

This Union had several times brought to the notice of the Divisional Administration the pathetic condition of the building and the fittings of the SQs. Now, the situation is alarming as the monsoon is set and the inmates are in great fear. Immediate intervention of Administration is requested in the matter to carry out proper repairs to the building and the fittings.

20/10: Rotation Transfer-2010-reg

It is noticed that the movements under RT-2010 ordered vide memo No. B1/12/Rtn-10 dated 10-05-2010 were not completed even though it was ordered that all movements should be completed before 31^st May-2010, except Sl.6. Action may be taken to complete the movements early.

PIV Union:

7/10: Non drawal of Cycle Allowance to Deptl Postmen-reg

It is noticed that Cycle Allowance to the Postmen is not being drawn and paid in our Division. It is requested to issue necessary instructions to the PM, to draw eligible Cycle Allowance to the Postmen Staff, early.

GDS Union:

16/10: Hardship to the GDS staff due to non receipt of mails in time at BOs in

account with Naduvattom- reg

It is reported that the staff at Kaipuram, Nedungottur are experiencing much difficulty in their duties due to the late receipt of mails from Account Office. Immediate action to get the mails in time to the BOs is requested.

17/10: Non drawal of Combined Duty Allowance to GDS in enhanced rate -reg:

It is reported that Combined Duty Allowance (CDA) to the GDS doing combined duty at enhanced rate as per the Nataraj Moorthy Committee Report is not being drawn and paid to the GDS . It is requested to issue necessary instructions in this regard to draw the CDA at higher rate, retrospectively.

18/10: Revision of Authorised balances of Branch Offices-reg.

It is noticed that the limit of SB Withdrawal at BO is increased as Rs.5000/- No corresponding enhancement in authorized maximum and minimum is made to effect the orders. It is requested to refix the authorized minimum and maximum limits of each BOs to implement the orders in its spirit.

19/10: Irregular instructions of Administration on substitute arrangements-reg

It is noticed that the Administration is imposing restrictions on providing substitutes in vacant posts which creates undue hardship to the GDS. A copy of the orders issued by the regional administration may please be supplied to the Union. Also requests to keep the instructions pending and discuss the issue with this Union in detail.

Posted By: Abdul Rahiman T.P, Secretary,PIII.

FILLING UP OF GROUP D VACANCIES IN THE LIGHT OF COURT ORDERS

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In the light of the Latest Court Orders, the administration is taking action to fill up the vacant Group D Posts of this Division from 2002 to 2009. There is a dispute in the number of vacancies available. The Divisional Union taken up the issue with the SPOs and intimated the actual vacancy position. The letter given to the SP,Ottapalam is reproduced below:

EDU/Court/2010 Dated at Ottapalam-1 the 01-07-2010

To

The Superintendent of Post Offices,

Ottapalam Division,

Ottapalam-679101.

Sub:- Filling up of vacant Group D posts of Ottapalam Division in the light of

Court Orders dated 16-04-2010-reg

Ref: Our Union letter No. EDU/ 2010 dated 29-06-2010.

Sir,

It is learnt that the Divisional Administration is initiating action to fill up the Group D Vacancies of this Division with senior GDS available, in the light of the recent orders of Hon’ble .High Court and CAT, Ernakulam. It is also learnt that the Court has given direction to fill up all posts arised from 2002 to 2009. In our knowledge, the following Group D officials were retired/ promoted /expired during the period in our Division. Details are furnished below:

Sl..No	Name and Designation	Month of Retirement etc	Year	Remarks
1	Sri.B.N.Ramakumar, Gr.D, Ottapalam	04/2003	2003	Promoted as Postman
2	Smt. P.Lakshmikutty, Gr.D,Ottapalam	01/2004	2004	Voluntary Retirement
3	Sri. M.V.Sivaraman, Gr. D, Mannarkkad College	02/2004	2004	Expired
4	Sri. P.D.Jayarajan, Gr.D Shornur	06/2004	2004	Promoted as Postman
5	Sri. Sri. K.Prabhakaran, LR Gr.D, Ottapalam	06/2004	2004	-do-
6	Sri. K.Cheriakkan, Gr. D, Ottapalam	03/2005	2005	Retirement
7	Smt. K.T.Pariyani, Gr.D, Nellaya	06/2005	2005	-do-
8	Sri.M.Subashchandran Gr.D, Ottapalam	06/2005	2005	-do-
9	Sri. M.Gopalakrishnan, Gr. D, Mannarkkad	02/2006	2006	-do-
10	Sri. T.Gopalakrishnan, Gr. D, SP’s Office	04/2006	2006	-do-
11	Sri. K.P.Gopinadhan, Gr.D, Kuttanad	06/2006	2006	-do-
12	Smt. K.Leela, Gr.D, Cherpalcheri	06/2006	2006	-do-
13	Sri.P.Sreedharan, Gr.D, Ottapalam	03/2006	2006	-do-
14	Sri. P.Balakrishnan, Gr. D, Ottapalam	07/2006	2006	Promoted as Postman
15	Sri.O.K.Mohamed Kutty Gr.D, SP’s Office	10/2007	2007	-do-
16	Sri.V.K.Krishnankutty, Gr.D, Ottapalam	07/2008	2008	Retirement
17	Sri.K.Sreedharan Gr.D,Kumaranallur	06/2009	2009	-do-
18	Sri..P.Muniswamy, Gr.D, Cherpalcheri	12/2009	2009	Promoted as Postman
19	Sri. K.K.Chacko Gr.D, Mannarkkad	12/2009	2009	Retirement

Against the above vacancies, the following GDS were appointed as Group D during the period from 2003 to 2006.

Sl..No	Name and Designation	Posted as	Month /Year	Remarks
1	Sri. P.Balakrishnan, GDSMD/MC,Cherukattupulam	Gr.D, Shornur	01/2003
2	Sri.K.P.Mohandas, GDSMD, Chunangad	Gr.D, Pattambi	01/2003
3	Sri.K.P.V.Shanmughan GDSMD,Paloor	Gr.D,Mannarkkad	06/2003
4	Sri.P.Muniswamy, GDS MD,Karakurssi	Gr.D, Pattambi Sub Dn	01/2004
5	Sri. P.Janardhanan, GDSMD, Irumbalasseri	Gr.D, Chalisseri	01/2004
6	Sri.M.P.Chandran, GDSMD, Pathamkulam	Gr.D, Shornur	12/2006

From the above, it may be seen that as on 2009, 13(Thirteen) vacancies are available and all these posts are to be filled up.

In these circumstances, it is requested to fill up all the thirteen vacant posts in the light of the Hon’ble CAT Judgment, at the earliest.

A line in reply is requested.

Thanking You,

Yours faithfully,

Dnl.Secretary, GDS Union.

Posted By: Abdul Rahiman T.P,Secretary, PIII.

INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 13-07-2010

INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 13-07-2010

Divisional Council held at Ottapalam today, the 4th July-2010 decided to launch the following activities in our Division:

1) To convene Strike Convention at Ottapalam on 11- 07-2010, participating all Employees of Division.

2) To arrange meeting on 12 th July, inviting our old leaders,

To commemorate the 50 year

Of the first strike of CGEmployees

3) To conduct squad work, visiting all employees in their work place and residence, from 6th July to 10th July,2010.

4) To exhibit Printed Posters in all offices and banners in major offices.

= all are requested to implement the decisions of the Council, as decided=

Posted By: Abdul Rahiman T.P, Secretary, PIII.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Red Salute to Com. M. Krishnan, New Secretary General, NFPE

= Congratulations=

&

Red Salute to

Com. K.Ragavendran, Retiring SG, NFPE

=nfpe,Ottapalam=

Com. M.Krishnan and Com. C.P. Sobhana Addressing the Meeting-photo

Posted By: Abdul Rahiman T.P, Secretary,PIII.

NFPE FEDERAL COUNCIL- NEW OFFICE BEARERS

NFPE FEDERAL COUNCIL- NEW OFFICE BEARERS

The 8^th Federal Council of NFPE has elected the following Office Bearers unanimously for the ensuing term:

President: Com.D.K.Rahate R3 Maharashtra

Working President: Com.C.Chandrasekar P3 Tamilnadu

Vice Presidents: Com.S.P.Mukherjee Admn West Bengal

Com.K.K.Sharma R4 Delhi

Com.D.S.Chauhan Postal A/cs Delhi

Secretary General: Com.M.Krishnan P3 Kerala

Deputy Secy Genl: Com.Ishwar Singh Dabas P4 Delhi

Asst.Secy Genl: Com.R.N.Parashar P3 Uttarpradesh

Com. R.Seethalakshmi P4 Karnataka

Com.S.Ragupathy P3 Tamilnadu

Finance Secretary: Com.Raj Kumar P4 Delhi

The Federal Council was addressed by the Special Guest Dr.Uday Balakrishnan Postal Services Board Member [PLI].

The Federal Council witnessed intense discussions on the issues of Postal Employees and CG Employees in particular. The ensuing indefinite strike from July 2010 was the subject matter of thorough discussion and the Federal Council unanimously resolved to make the industrial action of Postal JCA a resounding success through the involvement of our entirety of rank and file.

The Policy and Programme of the Federation and several Resolutions on common and sectional issues have been adopted in the Council.

Posted By: Abdul Rahiman T.P, Dnl.Secretary,PIII.