NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES,OTTAPALAM DIVISION, OTTAPALAM-679101, KERALA: June 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Revision of Allowances consequent on increase in DA by 50%

Since the Dearness Allowance raised to 51% w.e.f. 01/01/11, vide Min of Fin, Deptt of Exp. Letter No. 1(2)/2011-E-II (B) dated 24th March, 2011, the under mentioned Rates on account of TA/DA will be revised as given below w.e.f. 01 Jan 2011.

The revised rates are as under

1. Mileage allowance for Road journey shall be regulated at the fallowing rates in places where no specific rates have been prescribed either by Director of Transport of the concerned States or of the neighboring States.

Sr No	Particulars	Existing Rate	Revised Rates	Remarks
i	Own Car/ Taxi	Rs 16/- Per km	Rs.20/-	Rs 16 + 25%
ii	Auto Rickshow/Own Scotter	Rs.8/-	Rs10/-	Rs 8 +25%

2 The rates of mileage Allowance for journeys on bicycle

Particulars	Existing Rate	Revised Rates	Remarks
Journey by bicycle	Rs.1.20	Rs1.50	1.20 + 25%

3. DA on Tour

Sr. No	Grade Pay	Particulars	Existing Rate	Revised Rates	Remarks
I	Rs 10,000 & above	Accommodation Charges	Rs.5000/-	Rs.6250/-	Rs.5000 + 25%
		Food Bill	Rs500/-	Rs.625/-	Rs.500+ 25%
		Taxi Charges	For 50 Kms by A/C Taxi	--	--
ii	Rs.7600 to 8900	Accommodation Charges	Rs.3000/-	Rs.3750/-	Rs.3000 + 25%
		Food Bill	Rs300/-	Rs375/-	Rs.300 + 25%
		Taxi Charges	For 50 Kms by non A/C Taxi	---	---
iii	5400 to 6600	Accommodation Charges	Rs1500/-	Rs.1875/-	Rs.1500 + 25%
		Food Bill	Rs200/-	Rs.250/-	Rs.200 + 25%
		Taxi Charges	Rs.150/-	187.50	Rs.150 + 25%

4. Allowance for Journey on foot :-

Sr. No.	Particulars	Existing Rate	Revised Rate	Remarks
i	Allowance for Journey on foot.	Rs.5.00 Per km	Rs.6.25 Per km	5.00 + 25%

5. Rates of Transportation of personal effects:-

Class of City

Existing Rate

Revised Rate

Remarks

X & Y Cities

0.005 per kg per km

(For 60 Qtls Rs 30/- per Km)

0.00625 per kg per km

(For 60 Qtls Rs 37.50 Per km

Rs0.005 + 25%

(For 60 Qtls Rs.30 +25%)

Z Class Cities

0.003 per kg per km

(For 60 Qtls Rs 18/- per Km)

0.00375 per kg per km

(For 60 Qtls Rs 22.50 Per km

Rs0.003 + 25%

(For 60 Qtls Rs.18+25%)

ALL INDIA STRIKE FROM JULY 5TH

NO SETTLEMENT

Today (30.06.2011) Secretary, Department of Posts, held another round of discussion with Central JCA Leaders. The Secretary level discussion was restricted to the Mail Network Optimization Project (MNOP) and lasted for one hour only. No settlement could be reached on the first item of the Charter of demands i.e; implemental of Speed Post hubs, 1^st Class Mails hubs and delivery hubs. The staff side demanded the Secretary, Department of Posts, to have full fledged discussion on all items of the charter of demands including the first item.

Yesterday (29.06.2011) there was a discussion with Member (Operations) on the same subject. No consensus could be reached in that meeting also. The Central JCA decided unanimously to intensify the strike preparations and ensure 100% participation of the employees in the indefinite strike. The entire Postal and RMS offices shall remain closed from 5^th July 2011.

The Central JCA further calls upon on all Circle/Divisional/Branch Secretaries to organize protest demonstration in front of all offices on all days from 1^st July 2011.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

POST 2004 RECRUITS MEET-OTTAPALAM DIVISION

Photos of POST 2004 RECRUITS MEET held At Ottapalam HPO premises on 26-06-2011. Com. P.K.Subramanian, (LIC Employees Union) inaugurated the function. A detailed class on NPS (New Pension Scheme) was also held in the Meet.

Monday, June 27, 2011

An Individual having income not exceeding Rs. 5 lacs from salaries/other sources is not required to file return u/s 139(1)

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified the scheme exempting salaried taxpayers with total income up to Rs.5 lakh from filing income tax return for assessment year 2011-12, which will be due on July 31, 2011. Individuals having total income up to Rs.5,00,000 for FY 2010-11, after allowable deductions, consisting of salary from a single employer and interest income from deposits in a saving bank account up to Rs.10,000 are not required to file their income tax return. Such individuals must report their Permanent Account Number (PAN) and the entire income from bank interest to their employer, pay the entire tax by way of deduction of tax at source, and obtain a certificate of tax deduction in Form No.16. Persons receiving salary from more than one employer, having income from sources other than salary and interest income from a savings bank account, or having refund claims shall not be covered under the scheme. The scheme shall also not be applicable in cases wherein notices are issued for filing the income tax return under section 142(1) or section 148 or section 153A or section 153C of the Income Tax Act 1961.

CHILDREN EDUCATION ALLOWANCE

NFPE,OTTAPALAM: FLASH NEWS

FLASH NEWS

POSTAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES

FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANISATIONS

ALL INDIA POSTAL EXTRA DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES

NATIONAL UNION OF GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS

NEW DELHI – 110001

DISCUSSION WITH POSTAL BOARD AGAIN FAILED

DEPARTMENT ADAMANT ON IMPLEMENTING McKINSEY RECOMMENDATIONS

CENTRAL JCA DECIDES TO GO AHEAD WITH THE STRIKE

The third round of discussion held with the Postal Board today (27.06.2011) at 3 PM also failed due to the adamant position taken by the Department. Ms. Radhika Doraiswamy, Secretary, Department of Posts, Sri. P. K. Giopinath, Member (Personnel), Mrs. Manjula Parashar, Member (Operations), Sri. Kamaleshwar Prasad, Member (HR) and other Senior Officers were present. Staff side was represented by Secretary Generals, NFPE, FNPO and other General Secretaries.

Immediately on commencement of the meeting the Staff Side expressed its strong resentment and protest against the decision of the Department to go ahead with the Mckinsey recommendations regarding Mail Network Optimisation Project. The Staff side demanded that the aleady failed experiment of speed post hubs should be withdrawn immediately and the decision to implement first class mails hubs and delivery hubs and closure/merger of offices should be dropped. After heated discussion for about two hours no consensus could be arrived on this important agenda of the Charter of Demands. Hence meeting ended with disagreement.

The Central JCA met after the discussion with Postal Board and took the following decisions: -

1. The JCA unanimously decided to go ahead with the strike decision.

2. Campaign and preparations at grass root level for the strike should be further intensified.

3. The indefinite strike shall commence at 6 AM on 05.07.2011

4. 100% strike should be ensured in all Branches/Divisions and Circles.

5. Strike shall not be withdrawn unless and until result – oriented settlement is reached on important items of Charter of Demands.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

OPTIMIZATION OR LIQUIDATION?

Thursday, June 23, 2011

JEEP JATHA OTTAPALAM DIVISION

Com. M.Hamza, MLA inaugurating the Jatha

In connection with the proposed Nationwide Indefinite Strike from July 5th 2011, conducted Jeep Jatha in Ottapalam Division- views of the Jeep Jatha dated 23-06-2011.

COM. MOHAMED UNNI RETIRED

Com. Mohamed Unni, DGS,MD, Varode, (Thottakkara) Discharged from Service on 14-06-2011.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

STRIKE FROM JULY 5TH

STRIKE NOTICE WILL BE SERVED ON 14-06-2011 TO THE SPOS, OTTAPALAM AT 5PM.ALL ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND THE PROGRAMME AT 5 PM = PROCESSION WILL START FROM OTTAPALAM HPO,PREMISES AT 5 PM.=