Important points of 7CPC was held at Bangalore meeting on 24th August 2014
Confederation of Central Government
Employees and Workers
Karnataka State
The meeting with CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS of 7th Central Pay Commission
was held at Bangalore 0n 24th August 2014 for about 50 minutes. Overall
the meeting was on positive note.
The following members of COC Karnataka participated in the meeting.
- Com S. Radhakrishna President of COC Karnataka ( Representing department AG’s)
- Com Juliana Vincent Vice President of COC Karnataka (Representing department Survey of India).
- Com P.S.Prasad General Secretary of COC Karnataka (Representing department Central Ground Water Board.)
- Com Vinod Joint Secretary of COC Karnataka (Representing department Income Tax office).
- Com M,Ramakrishna Joint Secretary of COC Karnataka (Representing department RMS).
- Com Dominic Vijaya Anand Finance Secretary COC Karnataka (Representing department Postal Accounts).
- Com D.K.Bharathi Assistant Secretary of COC Karnataka (Representing department Postal Admin.)
- Com Muthukumar Advisor of COC Karnataka (Representing department Postal.)
- Com C.A.Kamesharwary Asst Finance Secretary of COC Karnataka (Representing department IMD.)
The President Com Radhakrishna welcomed the Chairman and Members of the 7th CPC for the meeting.
The General Secretary Com P.S.Prasad presented the power point presentation.
The interactions were held for about 50 minutes with the Pay
Commission officials,Com Radhakrishna, Com P.S.Prasad, Com Muthukumar ,
Com Vinod, & Com Ramakrishna spoke effectively on various subjects.
The following items and points were presented:
Bangalore Prices:
It was brought to the notice of the commission that the cost of living
is high in Bangalore compared to other metro cities in the country and
the prices of all essential commodities are comparatively high in the
State of Karnataka. House rent is in the range of Rs 7000/- per month to
Rs 35,000/- per month. The private school fees is from Rs 25,000/- to
Rs 50,000/- per year. Donation is also too high, the cost of local
transportation is from Rs 2000/- to Rs 10,000/- per month.
(This was only informative portion on prices)
Minimum Wage:
It was brought to the notice of the commission that:
a) Since Government is a model employer, they should
provide minimum wages as per the 15 ILO conference and other wages as
per the educational qualification & skill requirement of the job
b) Higher skill requirement due to computer usage and modernisation
of equipment’s. The skill requirement is higher compared to earlier days
due to technology advancement.
c) The higher inflation which is existing from the last eight years
which is effecting the Government Employees, the money value has gone
down to a large extent & there is erosion in wages calculation,
whereas in private sector allowances are not taxed
(The commission Agreed to consider this on the lines of JCM memorandum)
It was brought to the notice of the commission that to attract higher
talent to Central Government higher pay scales should be given.
(The commission was of the view that people choose their career on
various aspects including wages. Wages of Government employees cannot be
compared with private sector. It was pointed out by us that though the
wages cannot be compared with private sector there is a need to keep the
wages in central government that people will continue in government
after joining. Chairman assured to examine this aspect)
EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK
It was brought to the notice of the commission that on Increment rate of 5% and Promotion policy.
a) As the Government employee put more and more service,
he will be more trained to perform his duties in a better befitting
manner. Thus the Government is more beneficial as good quality of work
can be expected from an experienced official.
b) His family responsibility will increase with age.
c) They has to educate the children in professional courses, marriage
of his children has to be performed, his medical expenses will also
increase.
d) There should be adequate financial protection for him, the better rate of increment should motivate him to work more.
e) The person joining a Central Government Service is not just for the employment is for a whole career.
f) On promotion one shall get two additional increments subject to an
minimum salary increase of Rs 3000/- per month as he will perform
higher duties and responsibility’s.
g) He shall get not less than five financial up gradations in
promotional hierarchy during his service to motivate him to work more.
h) Similarly the scientist are provided to FCS and get promotions every 4 years.
(The commission positively agreed to consider this suggestion.)
Consumer Price Index & Dearness Allowance Formula.
It was brought to the notice of the commission that on Consumer Price Index & Dearness Allowance Formula.
a) CPI as on 1/1/2006 was 115.76 points.
b) CPI as on 1/1/2014 was 237 points.
c) The CPI has increased by 121 points .
d) But the DA increased by just 100% as on 1/1/2014 from 1/1/2006.
e) The actual DA should have been 121 % not just 100% as on Jan 2014.
f) Actual increase in price rise is more than 200 % and DA should have been more than 200%.
g) 6 months average DA computation of Consumer Price Index should be
provided to Central Government employees rather than 12 months average.
h) Rounding off DA be done whenever it crosses fraction more than 0.50
(The commission positively agreed to consider this suggestion.)
Allowances:
It was brought to the notice of the commission that on Allowances
a) All allowances such as HRA, Tour DA, CEA (tuition fees) , Cashier Allowances, etc. should be increased by four times.
b) OTA & Night Duty to be paid on par with Railways .
c) When ever there is an increase in Dearness Allowance, the above
allowances be also increase as in the case of Transport allowance.
(The commission positively agreed to consider this suggestion.)
Transport allowance:
It was brought to the notice of the commission that on Transport allowance
a) The field oriented organizations like CGWB, Survey Of
India, GSI, IBM, IMD, etc. most of the categories remain in fields, even
Postal Employees and AG’s Employees are effected.
b) Now the field going staff are deprived of earlier CCA and present
Transport Allowance as they cannot fulfill the condition of at least one
day stay in a month in head quarters.
c) This condition of being present at Hqrs. Office at least a day in a
calendar month becoming eligible for transport Allowances should be
removed.
(The commission positively agreed to consider this suggestion.)
Taxes:
It was brought to the notice of the commission that on taxes:
a) The Fifth Central Pay commission in its report vide
para no105.12 has said that Dearness allowance be paid free of net taxes
as the DA is paid for compensation against price rise. All other
allowances should also be paid net of taxes which has been examined by
5th CPC in para no 167.
(The commission agreed to examine this suggestion.)
Health Care system:
It was brought to the notice of the commission that on Health Care system
a) More CGHS hospitals should be made available or
alternatively the person should have the option to choose any of the
hospitals of his choice and the bill to be passed with AIMS rates.
b) Existing CGHS system needs improvement.
c) Proper ward entitlement should be made as per grades.
d) Cash less facility for hospitalization.
e) Autonomous bodies shall also be included in CGHS
(The commission to examine this suggestion, but not satisfied with demand of Cash less facility for hospitalization.)
It was brought to the notice of the commission that on following issues.
Other points:
a) Central Government Strength.
b) Non-filling up of vacant posts has resulted in increased work load on the existing employees.
c) Lower Spending by Central Government on its Employees.
d) Leave / Holidays.
e) 12 days Casual Leave.
f) Restrictions EL of 300 days to be removed.
g) The PSU are providing reward medals after 15 years, 25 years and end
of service, similarly such reward should be provided to Central
Government Employees.
h) In case of death of Government Servant during while on duties, his
family members should get compassionate appointment not considering
restrictions of 5%.
i) Education Loan should be provided.
(The commission to examine this suggestion)
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