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Thursday, 8 March 2012
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Minutes of meeting of Departmental Council
A meeting
of the Departmental Council (JCM) under the Chairpersonship of Secretary(Posts)
was held on 10.02.2012. The following were present:
The
meeting started with introductory remarks of the Chairperson wherein she
apprised of the staff side about the proposal of recognition of federations
heaving been taken up for consideration and approval of the competent authority.
This was followed by the staff side thanking the Chairperson for convening the
meeting as per the schedule. Thereafter agenda items were taken up for
discussion. The gist of discussions held during the meeting is as
follows:-
Annexure
– I
1.
Long distance schedules of MMS
The
staff side was apprised of the instructions having been issued to Heads of
Circles on 15.06.2010 to increase the utilization of vehicles by extending the
existing schedules up to 300 kms. The position about clearance of Ministry of
Finance regarding purchase of new vehicles as also replacement of old vehicles
happening much faster was also explained to the staff side.
The
contention of the staff side was that the aforesaid instructions are not being
observed and it was agreed to reiterate the said instructions.
2.
Diversion of MMS vehicles
The
staff side averred that the vehicles allotted to MMS for operational purposes
were diverted to Circle/Regional offices, which is adversely affecting the
efficiency of mail delivery. They desired issue of strict instructions in the
matter so that vehicles are used for the purpose for which they are
procured.
The
instructions issued in this regard by the Department from time to time were
brought to the notice of the staff side with an understanding to reiterate the
instructions once again.
3.
Holding of examination for filling up the posts of AMM in MMS
The
staff side pointed out delay in finalization of Rules of Recruitment for the
post of Assistant Manager in MMS, with a request to finalise it on priority. The
Chairperson advised the official side to complete the pending action in regard
to finalization of Recruitment Rules within 2 months.
4.
Holding of DPC for filling up the posts of Deputy Manager MMS
It
was agreed to complete the process within 2 months.
5.
Appointment to the grade of Supdt. Stg. In RMS
The
contention of the staff side was that the 4 posts of Supdt. Sorting in RMS which
were meant for general line officials are either manned by ASPs or by PSS/PMS
Group B officials. Further, the Circles in which these posts exist are also not
known. During discussions, a reference was also made to 4 posts of AD
(Recruitment) out of which 3 are lying vacant. Besides requesting for filling up
of the above posts, the staff side mentioned about their merger with main stream
of Group B posts and increasing quota of General line officials from the
existing 6% to a higher percentage.
The
Chairperson advised the Personnel Division to find out the availability of posts
and to fill all the posts meant for general line officials from that category
only within three months.
6.
Acute shortage of ‘C’ Bags
The
staff side was explained that for the year 2011-2012, much of the supply has
already started and there are only 2 companies which are yet to start it.
Further, action has already been initiated to ensure timely supply of bags for
2012-2013 & 2013-2014. The staff side was also apprised about the
constitution of a Committee which will consider decentralization of procurement
of stores of other than prescribed sizes, and the Committee will submit its
report within one month.
7.
Change of nomenclature of cleaners in MMS
Redesignation
of Cleaner as Helpers may go against their interest and, therefore, it was
agreed to drop the item.
8.
Change of Recruitment Rules ensuring parity in recruitment to the posts of
Postmen and Mailguards in the Department of Posts
The
Recruitment Rules for the posts of Postmen and Mailguards have been revised and
notified in the Gazette of India after due deliberations. In the background of
the above, the item is treated as closed.
9.
Recruitment in the cadre of erstwhile Group D upgraded as Multi Skilled
Employees in the Department of Posts
In
the background of Revised Rules of MTS it was agreed to close the
item.
10.
Providing additional hand to single handed offices due to decentralization of RD
Work etc.
The
staff side drew attention to the agreement reached in an earlier meeting of the
Departmental Council (JCM) in 2006 in the wake of which a Sub Committee was
constituted, which submitted its report in favour of the proposal. In turn, it
was explained to them that norms for the work of decentralized schemes like
RD/MIS have already been finalized and further, redeployment was within the
power of the CPMSG.
11.
Implementation of recommendations of the 5th CPC
with regard to payment of cash handling allowance to treasurers and Asst.
Treasurers in Post Offices.
The
Staff Side was informed that the proposal was taken up with the Ministry of
Finance in 2010 but it was not agreed to. However, it was decided to once again
take up the matter with the Ministry of Finance.
12.
Payment of OSA and other benefits to MMS staff on par with RMS
Staff.
The
proposal of the Staff Side was agreed to. Order in this regard will be issued
shortly.
13.
Allot 19% Group B vacancies for General line and permit all Group C officials in
Postal, RMS, Admn. And Postal A/Cs with minimum 20 years of service to appear in
the exam by dispensing with present reservation of posts to RMS & Admn.
Staff.
It
was agreed to constitute a Committee which will look into the matter (other than
Postal Accounts) and submit its report within 2 months.
14.
ACP Scheme to wiremen and electrical staff.
In
the background of instructions issued by the Department vide No. 2-13/2009/PCC
dated 12.08.2012, it was agreed to close the item.
15.
Streamlining the work of Cash Certificates and causing uniform work
procedure.
The
staff side was informed about the norms having been issued on 26.04.2010, a copy
of which was supplied.
16.
Anomaly in the preparation of PA gradation list. Date of confirmation should not
be taken now and d ate of appointment be taken for construing seniority. Fixing
seniority based on the date of confirmation in unconstitutional and
discriminatory and dropping of confirmation examination.
It
was agreed to refer the matter to the Committee constituted to consider item
No.13.
17.
Ensure speedy verification of caste.
It
was agreed to reiterate the instructions of DOPT to the Maharashtra
Circle.
18.
Merger of Despatch Riders with the Drivers.
In
the background of different rules of recruitment for the post of Despatch Riders
and Drivers, the proposal could not be agreed to.
19.
Allowing lift operators to sit for the LGO examination.
It
was explained that it was a different category altogether and thus it would not
be possible to allow the Lift Operators to sit for LGO
examination.
Annexure
-2
1.Non
absorption of Lift Operators
Referring
to the case of 5 Lift operators working at Howrah Post Office building, the
Staff Side was informed that it appeared to be a case of absorption of Casual
Labourers and not Lift operators and therefore it was agreed to drop the
item.
2.
Relaxation of educational qualification in respect of widow applicant for
compassionate appointment.
The
staff side was apprised of the position that prior to implementation of the
recommendations of 6th CPC,
in case of widows the provision to relax the educational qualification existed
subject to the condition that it would not adversely affect the work. The above
clause has been found missing in the 6th CPC
recommendation and, therefore, its continuance thereafter will be ascertained
from the Department of Personnel & Training.
3.
Request for correct identification of Speed Post Hubs.
The
staff side was informed that selection of Speed Post Hubs was done as part of
Mail Network Optimisation Project after a comprehensive study of the network and
taking into account mail volume Air/Rail/Road connectivity into account. In
regard to Asansol, the Chairperson explained her discussions with the CPMG West
Bengal in which he was asked to increase the mail business during the next 3
months and the position will be reviewed thereafter. The point of Guntakal
having better connectivity then Kurnool this justifying its identity as hub was
also mentioned by the staff side. M B division will have this
examined.
4.
Request to issue instructions to the Heads of Circles to follow the Directorate
order in respect of Speed Post Norms.
The
instructions have already been issued and therefore it was agreed to drop the
item. A copy of the instructions will, however, be made available to the staff
side.
5.
Request to extend the Station Tenure to Senior Manager Cadre in
MMS.
The
proposal of the Staff Side that rotational transfers should be done on time, was
agreed to by the Chairperson.
6.
Incentive structure for handling UIDAI (Aadhar) cards to the PO
staff.
The
contention of the staff side was that Aadhar Cards were being handed over to the
Postmen for delivery along with other dak which form part of their normal duties
without considering their limitations in this regard. Mention was also made
about higher rate of incentive being paid in Andhra Pradesh Circle with a
request to follow it in other Circles.
It
was clarified to the staff side that there is a provision to ensure delivery of
Aadhar Cards within 15 days from the date of booking and it was quite a relaxed
condition, in comparison to other Speed Post articles. In the matter of payment
of incentive, the Chairperson agreed to reiterate the instructions in relation
to Speed Post articles (including Aadhar) of the Department to all Heads of
Circles. Higher incentive cannot be approved.
7.
Reassessment of the Role of the Office Supdts. Working in Circle Administrative
offices including the office of the DPLI and upgradation of them as the holder
of Gazetted Group-B posts.
It
was not agreed to. The item may be closed.
8.
Promotion of senior most HSG-I in each regional office as office
Supdt.
It
was not agreed to. The item may be closed.
9.
Release the Pension/DCRG of employees against whom minor penalty proceedings
concluded after retirement.
In
the light of instructions having been issued by the Department and reiterated
vide letter dated 10.02.2012, it was agreed to close the item.
10.
Pay protection to employees who seek transfer to a lower post under FR
15(a)/transfer under Rule 38.
It
was agreed to have a relook into the matter.
11.
Construction of Departmental Buildings for Postal Accounts Offices at Hyderabad,
Trivandrum and Patna.
The
Staff side was informed that all the 3 projects will be considered for
construction during the 12th Plan
period, subject to availability of funds.
12.
To fill up the time scale Driver Post at MMS.
It
was agreed to have a relook into the matter of filling up of all residual
vacancies of Drivers in the MMS.
13.
Revival of Bandel and Barasat RMS in West Bengal Circle.
The
staff side contented that the closure of these offices was against the agreement
reached with them and requested for their revival. The staff side was explained
that in view of the networking exercise, L1 and L2 has to be followed and
therefore this item become irrelevant. It was further clarified that in the wake
of networking exercise, number of mail offices with less than 10,000 mails are
being allowed to continue. In the light of the above discussions, the item is
treated as closed.
14.
Problem arisen subsequent on centralization of Tax related work at HO in
S.B.Branch.
The
staff side was apprised that TDS is a mandatory income tax requirement and is
part of the statutory requirement when commission is paid to agents. There is
every possibility that the issues raised by them will be sorted out by the new
software. It was further stated that in case the issue does not get resolved
with the new Financial Services software, this would be examined
separately.
15.
Posting of in charge of BPC – regarding.
It
was agreed to look into the matter.
16.
Request for procurement and supply of scanner to HOs and SOs in Maharashtra
Circle effecting MSEDEL bills on e-payment.
The
staff side was informed that the matter had been discussed with the CPMG
Maharashtra Circle and the possibilities were being explored to split the
existing Barcode of Maharashtra State Electricity Board so that it comes within
12 digit Bar code reader. It was also explained that the Department would not be
in a position to procure scanner so as to suit the requirement of different
organizations, utilizing the services of the Post Office. In the background of
the above, the item was closed.
17.
Delivery/Remarks on Speed Post articles pertaining to Pass Port - Clarifications
sought for.
After
discussions, it was agreed to reiterate the instructions of the Department to
all concerned.
18.
Irregularities in the accounting procedure in Post Offices – case of Delhi
Circle.
It
was agreed to look into the matter.
19.
Postal Assistant Direct recruitment – compulsory education in regional language
– regarding.
The
staff side was informed that in the new recruitment rules for PA/SA, the
condition has been changed as regional language/Hindi. After detailed
discussions, it was agreed to close the item.
20.
Reduction of tenure in the Naxalite threat areas in Baster division, Chattisgarh
circle.
The
staff side was informed that the issue falls within the purview of the Circle
Office.
21.
Holding of JAO part II Examination – regarding.
It
was informed to the staff side that the matter was earlier taken up with the
Ministry of Law & Justice and is now under consideration in consultation
with the Department of Personnel & Training. It was also stated that in case
of eligible candidates, the examination may be conducted without much
delay.
22.
Arbitrary & irregular Audit objection and recovery of licence fee from the
officials provided with rent free recommendation.
In
the wake of instructions issued by the CPMG West Bengal, it was agreed to drop
the item.
23.
Removal of age limit for appearing in IPO exam.
After
detailed discussions it was agreed to drop the item.
24.
Evolution of norms for all duties performed my Multi tasking staff (erstwhile
Group-D).
The
staff side was informed that norms for all the duties performed by MTS are being
evolved.
25.
Creation of justified additional posts while implementing new system for
delivery work and allowing postmen to write correct remarks for non
delivery.
The
issue is under examination by the Postmen Committee, under the Chairpersonship
of CGM PLI.
26.
Grant of uniform and kit maintenance allowances.
The
fact of the matter having been taken up with the Department of Personnel &
Training vide letter dated 02.02.2012 was brought to the notice of the staff
side.
27.
Providing Security to cash overseers.
The
staff side was informed that the present cash limits are not so high to provide
for the security and further the Circle Heads would be instructed to ensure
adherence to the line limits by all concerned. It was also agreed to examine the
feasibility of raising line limits and to provide security guards in the Post
Offices located in highly sensitive areas. The issue of utilizing services of
the bank branches located in the area will also be examined.
28.
Incentive to Mail overseers for procuring PRLI Business.
It
was agreed to issue a clarification to the effect that Mail Overseers are also
eligible for incentives on par with other departmental officials and depending
upon the suitability, they can be engaged for this work.
29.
Weight and size limit of express post parcels delivery of by
Postmen.
It
was agreed to reiterate the existing instructions on the subject to all Heads of
Circles.
30.
To keep status quo in the post of Departmental Stamp Vendor.
The
staff side was informed that the issue is covered by the standing instructions
on utilization of surplus manpower and redeployment of posts and therefore, the
plea to maintain status quo cannot be approved.
***
Promotion of Group C Staff (Multi Tasking Staff) as LDC on seniority basis - 5% quota -Regarding
A. 60015/1/CS/2012-13/MF.CGA(A)/NG/
623
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
controller General of Accounts
Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,
New Delhi.
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
controller General of Accounts
Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,
New Delhi.
Dated: 22nd February, 2012
Office Memorandum
Sub:- Promotion of Group C Staff
(Multi Tasking Staff) as LDC on seniority basis — 5% quota
—Reg.
Attention is invited to Rule 5 (2)
of Central Civil Accounts Service (Lower Division Clerk Group ‘C’ Post)
Recruitment Rules, 2010, as per the aforesaid provisions 5 % of the vacancies
shall be filled on seniority-cum-fitness basis from Group C staff (Multi Tasking
Staff) who have three years regular service in post with the Grade Pay of Rs.
1800.
2. In order to prepare the panel
for the year 2012-2013 CCA/CAs are to hold DPC in respect of those Group C Staff
(Multi Tasking Staff) with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800 who have three years regular
service as on 1.1.2012 (including those who have been found ‘unfit’ in the Range
as on 1.1.2011. those who could not be promoted for want of vacancy in their
choice station and those who refused to accept promotion offered to them and
undergoing debarment). The persons who have been offered promotion in the year
2011-12 but have not accepted the same are to be debarred in terms DoPT OM No.
22011/8/87-Esstt (D) dated 09-04-96 and then considered afresh for 2011-2012.
The information relating to those found fit by DPC may be furnished in
Proforma-I enclosed. The information should be arranged in the order of
seniority as appearing in the Gradation List.
3. As per Central Civil Accounts
Service (Lower Division Clerk Group ‘C’ Post) Recruitment Rules 2010 — 5 % of
vacancies are to be filed up through promotion on the basis of seniority. The
vacancy position under 5 % quota may be furnished in Proforma-II. Break up of
vacancies that have accrued upto 31.03.2012, and likely to accrue during April,
2012 — March, 2013 may be given in the respective columns.
4. Vacancies in the grade of LDC
(station wise) may be furnished in Proforma-III (excluding those kept in
operational abeyance).
5. The information complete in all
respects in Proforma-I, II and III must reach this office by 15th March,
2012.
End: As above
sd/-
(Ved Prakash)
Accounts Officer
(Ved Prakash)
Accounts Officer
source-http://www.cga.nic.in/
Original pdf-http://www.cga.nic.in/pdf/GroupC13022012_1.pdf
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