Com. K.Mohanan, Expired

Com. K.Mohanan, Treasurer, PIV, Ottapalam Division Expired on 31-10-2013 followed by an Accident on 21-10-2013. Cremation on 01-11-2013 before 0200 PM.

He was working as Cash Overseer, Ottapalam HO

7th CPC- Terms of Refrences

DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE 7^th CPC:

Finalized by the Staff Side at the meeting of 25.10.2013.

A.     To examine the existing structure of pay, allowances and other benefits/facilities, retirement benefits like Pension, Gratuity, other terminal benefits etc. to the following categories of employees.

1  Central Government employees – industrial and non      industrial;

2   Personnel belonging  to  All India services;

3   Personnel belonging to the Defence Forces;

4  Personnel called as Grameen Dak Sewaks  belonging to     the Postal Department;

5   Personnel  of Union Territories;

6  Officers and employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts  Department;

7 Officers and employees of the Supreme Court;

8  Members of Regulatory bodies (excluding RBI) set up  under Act of Parliament.

B.   To work out the comprehensive revised pay packet for the categories of Central Government employees mentioned in (A) above as on 1.1.2014.

C.  The Commission will determine the pay structure, benefits facilities, retirement benefits etc. taking into account the need to provide minimum wage with reference to the recommendation of the 15^thIndian Labour Conference (1957) and the subsequent judicial pronouncement of the honorable Supreme Court there-on, as on 1.1.2014.

D.   To determine the Interim Relief needed to be sanctioned immediately to the Central Government employees  and  Pensioners mentioned in (A) above;

E. To determine the percentage of Dearness allowance/Dearness Relief  immediately to be merged with Pay and pension 

F.     To settle the anomalies raised in various fora of JCM.

G.   To work out the improvements needed to the existing  retirement benefits, like pension, death cum retirement gratuity, family  pension and other terminal or recurring  benefits maintaining parity amongst past, present and future pensioners and family pensioners including those who entered service on or after 1.1.2004.

H.   To recommend methods for providing cashless/hassle-free Medicare facilities to the employees and Pensioners including Postal pensioners.

PARLIAMENT MARCH-2013

PA/SA RECRUITMENT

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FLASH NEWS

FLASH NEWS

NFPE & FNPO DECIDED TO GO ON NATIONWIDE INDEFINITE STRIKE IF THE DEMAND FOR INCLUSION OF GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS UNDER THE PURVIEW OF 7^THCENTRAL PAY COMMISSION IS NOT ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT. THE MAIN DEMANDS OF THE STRIKE WILL BE

(1) Inclusion of Gramin Dak Sevaks under the purview of 7^th CPC

(2) Regularisation of Casual, Part-time, Contingent Employees and Revision of their wages with effect from 01.01.2006 (as per 6^thCPC wage revision) & Grant of DA

(3) Merger of 50% DA with pay for all employees including GDS

The above decision was taken in the Central JCA Meeting held on 19.10.2013 at New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Shri. T. N. Rahate, President, FNPO.

(M. Krishnan)                                                      (D. Theagarajan)

Secretary General,NFPE                           Secretary General,FNPO

                                                                             

POSTMAN EXAMINATION 06-10-2013 :

RESULT ANNOUNCED

The following are declared passed in the Postman Examination held on 06-10-2013

1.Com. V.V.Sheela, GDS MD,

    Cherukattupulam   (OC)       70 marks

2.Com K.T.Ravindran, GDS BPM,Valambilimangalam (SC)  44 marks

  MTS Seniority appointment:

Com. T.C.Vasu, GDS MD, SK Puram  

                         CONGRATULATIONS

Education Award Distribution- Recreation Club, Ottapalam HO

Perunnal Asamsakal

Combined Working Committee at Ottapalam on 12-10-2013

Memorandum on GDS Issues

AIPEU-GDS(NFPE) CHQ SUBMITTED MEMORANDUM on GDS ISSUES TO RAJYA SABHA PETITION COMMITTEE ON 09-10-2013 THROUGH HON'BLE MP BY OUR DY. GENERAL SECRETARY (CHQ)

Chennai : 9.10.2013 : On behalf of  AIPEU GDS (NFPE) (CHQ) Com. R.Dhanaraj, Dy.General Secretary  has submitted  a memorandum to the Hon'ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha  through --

Thiru. N. Balaganga, Member of Parliament, AIADMK, Rajya Sabha, 

                                    Chief Whip, AIADMK, Rajya Sabha, 

                                    North Madras ( South) District Secretary, AIADMK & 

                                    Member, Postal Advisory Committee, New Delhi.

Com. J. Ramamurthy, Circle Secretary, AIPEU Gr. C , TN & Com. A. Veeramani, Asst. General Secy. AIPEU Gr.C (CHQ) were also present with Com.R.Dhanraj on this occasion.

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FLASH NEWS

NFPE, P3 CHQ & R3 CHQ FILED RTP CASE IN CAT PRINCIPAL BENCH DELHI ON 08.10.2013

NFPE, P3 CHQ & R3 CHQ has today jointly filed a case in the CAT Principal Bench Delhi for counting of RTP Service as regular service for all promotions and pensionary benefits. Case registration No. 3647/2013 dated 08.10.2013. Com. S. K. Vyas Ji, Veteran Leader of the Confederation is our Advocate. Hereafter there is no need for filing separate cases by employees.

Let us hope for the best.

(M. Krishnan)

Secretary General

Combined Working Committee

A Combined Working Committee of NFPE Unions will be held on 12-10-2013 (Saturday) from 10 AM at Ottapalam HO premises. All Working committee members and office bearers of P3, P4 and GDS Unions are requested to attend the meeting in time= Secretaries.

Attention Please

• PARLIAMENT MARCH ON 11-12-2013 ON GDS DEMANDS
•  20 COMRADES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MARCH 
• NORTHERN REGION STUDY CAMP  AT THALASSERI ON NOV.2ND & 3RD
• 15 COMRADES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CAMP

       = are u ready , please inform your willingness to Divisional Union immediately=

Circle Council at P&T House, Trivandrum 0n 6-10-13.

PRODUCTIVITY LINKED BONUS FOR THE ACCOUNTING YEAR 2012-2013

File No. 26-04/2013-PAP

Government of India

Ministry of Communications & IT

Department of Posts

(Establishment Division)

Dak Bhawan,Sansad Marg,

New Delhi-110 001

Dated 4 ^th October, 2013

1. All Chief Postmasters General,
2. All Postmasters General
3. Deputy Director General (PAF), Postal Dte.
4. All General Managers (Finance)
5. Directors/Deputy Directors of Accounts (Postal)
6. Director, RAKNPA/ Directors of All PTCs.

Subject:- Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2012-2013.

Sir/Madam,

                   I am directed to convey the sanction of the President of India for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus for the accounting year 2012-2013 equivalent of emoluments of 60 (Sixty) days to the employees of Department of Posts in Group `D`/ MTS, Group `C` and non Gazetted Group `B`. Ex-gratia payment of Bonus to Gramin Dak Sevaks who are regularly appointed after observing all appointment formalities and adhoc payment of Bonus to Casual labourers who have been conferred Temporary Status are also to be paid equivalent to allowances/wages respectively for 60 (sixty) Days for the same period/year.

            1.1        The calculation for the purpose of payment of Bonus under each category will be done as indicated in the paras below.

                  2.          REGULAR EMPLOYEES:

2.1       Bonus will be calculated on the basis of the following formula:-

                                                Average emoluments X Number of days of Bonus

                                                                  30.4(Average no. of days in a month)

2.2 The term “Emoluments” for regular Departmental Employees includes basic Pay in the pay Band plus Grade Pay, Dearness Pay, Personal Pay, Special Pay (Allowances), S.B. Allowance, Deputation (Duty ) Allowance, Dearness Allowance and Training Allowance given to Faculty Members in Training Institutes. In case of drawl of salary  exceeding Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only) in any month during the accounting year 2012-13 the Emoluments shall be restricted to Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only) per month only.

2.3 “ Average Emoluments” for regular Employees is arrived at by dividing by twelve ,the total salary drawn during the year 2012-13 for the period from 1.4.2012 to 31.3.2013, by restricting each month’s salary to Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only) per month. However, for the periods  of EOL and dies-non in a given month ,proportionate deduction is required to be made from the ceiling limit of  Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only).

2.4 In case of those  employees who were under suspension, or on whom dies-non was imposed ,or both, during the accounting year, the clarificatory order issued vide Paras 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No. 26-8/80-PAP (Pt-I) dated 11.6.81 and No. 26-4/87-PAP (Pt.II) dated 8.2.88 will apply.

2.5              Those employees who have  resigned, retired, left service or proceeded on deputation within the Department of Posts or those who have proceeded on deputation outside the Department of Posts on or after 1.4.2012 will also be entitled to Bonus. In case of all such employees, the Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 2.1 to 2.3 above.

            3.             GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS (GDS)

3.1  In respect of Gramin Dak Sevaks who were on duty through out the year during 2012-2013, Average monthly Time Related Continuity Allowance will be calculated taking into account the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus corresponding Dearness Allowance drawn by them for the period from 1.4.2012 to 31.3.2013 divided by 12 (Twelve). However, where the Time Related Continuity Allowance exceeds Rs 3500/- (Rs.Three Thousand Five hundred only) in any month during this period. the allowances will be restricted to  Rs 3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only) per month. Ex-gratia payment of Bonus may be calculated by applying the Bonus formula as mentioned below:-

                                          Average TRCA  X  Number of days of Bonus

                                                     30.4 (Average no. of days in a month)

        3.2      The allowances drawn by a substitute will not be counted towards Bonus calculation for either the substitute or the incumbent Gramin  Dak Sevaks. In respect of those Gramin Dak Sevaks who were appointed in short term vacancies in Postman/Group `D` Cadre, the clarificatory orders issued vide Directorate letter No. 26-6/89-PAP dated 6.2.1990 and No.  26-7/90-PAP dated 4.7.91 will apply.

        3.3      If a Gramin Dak Sevak has been on duty for a part of the year by way of a fresh appointment, or for having been put off duty, or for having left service, he will be paid proportionate ex-gratia Bonus calculated by applying the procedure prescribed in Para 3.

        3.4        Those Gramin Dak Sevaks who have resigned, discharged or left service on or after 1.4.2012 will also be entitled to proportionate ex-gratia Bonus. In case of all such Gramin Dak Sevaks, the Ex-gratia Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 3.1 above.

        3.5      In case of those Gramin Dak Sevaks who were under put off, or on whom dies non was imposed, or both, during the accounting year ,the clarificatory orders issued vide Para 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No. 26-8/80-PAP (Pt I) dated 11.6.81 and No. 26-4/87-PAP (Pt II) dated 8.2.1988 will apply.

            4.         FULL TIME CASUAL LABOURERS INCLUDING TEMPORARY STATUS CASUAL LABOURERS)

4.1       Full Time Casual Labourers (including Temporary Status Casual Labourers ) who worked for 8 hours a day, for at least 240 days in a year for three consecutive years or more (206 days in each year for three years or more in case of offices observing 5 days a week) as on 31.3.2013 will be paid ad-hoc Bonus on notional monthly wages of Rs.1200/- (Rupees Twelve Hundred only)
 

                                          The maximum ad-hoc Bonus will be calculated as below:-

                                    (Notional monthly wages of Rs.1200) X (Number of days of Bonus)

                                                            30.4 (average no. of days in a month)

                        Accordingly, the rate of Bonus per day will work out as indicated below:_

                                                            Maximum ad-hoc Bonus for the year

                                                                                       365

            The above rate of Bonus per day may be applied to the number of days for which the services of such casual labourers had been utilized during the period from 1.4.2012 to 31.3.2013. In case where the actual wages in any month fall below Rs. 1200/-  during the period 1.4.2012 to 31.3.2013 the actual monthly wages drawn should be taken into account to arrive at the actual ad-hoc Bonus due in such cases.

5.         The amount of Bonus /Ex gratia payment /Adhoc Bonus payable under this order will be rounded to the nearest rupee. The payment of Productivity Linked Bonus as well as the ex-gratia payment and ad-hoc payment will be chargeable to the Head `Salaries` under the relevant Sub –Head of account to which the pay and allowances of the staff are debited. The payment will be met from the sanctioned grant for the year 2013-2014.

6.         After payment, the total expenditure incurred and the number of employees paid  may be ascertained from all units by Circles  and consolidated figures be intimated to the Budget Section of the Department of Posts. The Budget Section will furnish consolidated information to PAP Section about the total amount of Bonus paid and the total number of employees (category-wise) to whom it was disbursedS for the Department as a whole.

            7.                  This issue with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Wing vide their diary No. 156/FA/13/CS dated .4^th October, 2013

           

            8.                  Receipt of this letter may be acknowledged

                                                         

                                                          sd-

(SHANKAR PRASAD)

Assistant Director General (Estt)

BONUS DECLARED

BONUS 60 DAYS ORDERS ISSUED.

GDS CEILING RAISED TO RS. 3500/-

Department of Posts issued orders  for payment of 60 days Bonus to Postal Employees including GDS. Bonus Ceiling for GDS also raised to Rs. 3500/-

NFPE Congratulates all the Postal and RMS Employees and also other CG Employees who conducted series of agitations including strike for ending the Bonus  discrimination towards GDS= M.Krishnan, SG NFPE =Abdul Rahiman TP, Secretary P3, Ottapalam

BE PREPARED TO CREATE

HISTORY

AND

A NEW BEGINNING FOR GDS

GDS DA-Orders issued

PAYMENT OF DEARNESS ALLOWANCE TO GRAMIN DAK SEWAKS (GDS) AT REVISED RATES W.E.F. 01.07.2013 ONWARDS-REG

D.G. Posts No. 14-01/2011-PAP dated 01.10.2013.

            Consequent upon grant of another installment of dearness allowance , with effect from 1^st July,2013, to the Central Government Employees vide Government of India, Ministry of Finance , Department of Expenditure, O.M. No.1-8/2013-E.II(B)dated 25^th September, 2013, duly endorsed vide this Department’s letter No. 8-1/2012-PAP(PT) dated 25.09.13, the Gramin Dak Sewaks (GDS) have also become entitled to the payment of dearness allowance on the basic TRCA at the revised rate with effect from 01.07.2013. It has, therefore, been decided that the dearness allowance  payable to the Gramin Dak Sewaks shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 80% to 90% on the basic Time Related Continuity Allowance , with effect from the 1^st July, 2013.

2.         The additional installment of dearness allowance payable under this order, shall be paid in cash to all Gramin Dak Sewaks.

3.         The expenditure on the account shall be debited to the Head” Salaries” under the relevant head of account and should be met from the sanctioned grant.

4.         This issues with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Wing vide their Diary No. 155/FA/2013-CS dared 01.10.2013.     

                                                                                                        Sd/-

                                                                                                       (Shankar Prasad)

                                                                                            Asstt. Director General (Estt.)

IMPORTANT JUDGMENT

IMPORTANT JUDGMENT

RTP SERVICE SHOULD BE COUNTED FOR TBOP

CAT ERNAKULAM BENCH - KERALA JUDGMENT

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