Tuesday, 13 January 2015

7th Pay Commission may ring report on time

7th Pay Commission may ring report on time

Seventh Pay Commission has ample time to submit its report to the government by the end of the year and government has everything in its hand to implement it right on time i.e. 1st January, 2016. If this happens it will be the first pay commission to be implemented on dot. This would be the remarkable achievement of 7th Pay Commission. Let’s see what happens. Please go through this detailed news paper report:-

Staff Side NC JCM writes to Cabinet Secretary for Interim Relief, Merger of DA

Staff Side NC JCM writes to Cabinet Secretary for Interim Relief, Merger of DA etc.
Secretary Staff Side NC JCM writes to cabinet secretary regarding demands of central government employees:-

Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary

National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consultative Machinery
for Central Government Employees
13C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001
E-Mail : nc.jcm.np@gmail.com
No. NC/JCM/2015
Dated: January 11, 2015
The Cabinet Secretary,
Government of India,
Cabinet Secretariat,
Rashtrpati Bhawan Annexe,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,

I solicit your kind attention to my letter in No.NC/JCM/2014 dated 16 th December, 2014, wherein we had conveyed the decisions taken at the National Convention of representatives of the organisations participating in the JCM. We are distressed that you have chosen not to respond to our letter till date. We have so far not received any communication from any quarter of the convening of the National Council of the JCM. No effort has also been taken by any Ministry to convene the Departmental Councils.

We have now been given to understand that the Government has taken serious steps to set up a corporation to carry on the functions of the 41 ordnance Factories, presently functioning under the Ministry of Defence. We have also noted that the report of the Committee set up by the Government to corporatize the functions of the Postal Department. The inordinate delay in settling the demands for Interim Relief and Merger of DA is causing distress amongst the Central Government employees. The Railwaymen are particularly agitated over the decision of the Government to induct FDI to the extent of 100% in Railways, which we are aware cannot be done without privatisation of the Railways. The declaration of the Convention, which we had forwarded to you vide our letter cited had amply explained the anguish of the Central Government employees.

In order to register our opposition to the recent decision of the Government to corporatize the functions of the Ordnance factories, we have amended Item No.2 of the charter of demands. We send herewith the revised charter of demands.

The National JCA met today and took note of the silence on the part of the Government to our pleadings. The meeting has, therefore, decided to go ahead with the agitational programmes, the first phase of which will culminate in a massive March to Parliament by Central Government employees on 28th April, 2015. If no settlement is brought about on the 10 point charter of demands, we will be constrained to go for an indefinite strike action, the date of commencement of which will be decided on 28 th April, 2015.
Thanking you,
Comradely yours,
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary (Staff Side)
NC/JCM & Convener
Copy to: Secretary, DoP&T – for information and necessary action please.
Copy to: Director, JCA – for information and necessary action please.
Copy to: All Constituents of NC/JCM(Staff Side) – for information.

NJCA
National Joint Council of Action
4, State Entry Road New Delhi–110055
No.JCA/2014
Dated: January 11, 2015
Dear Comrades,
As scheduled, the meeting of the National JCA was held at the Staff Side office today, i.e. 11th January, 2015. The list of members who attended the meeting is annexed to this communication. The meeting was chaired by Com. M. Raghavaiah, General Secretary, National Federation of Indian Railwaymen. The meeting made the following observations and took the following decisions:

The Statement made by Shri Narendra Modi, Honourable Prime Minister of the country at Varanasi to the effect that the Railways would not be privatised was misleading and intended to create confusion in the minds of the Railwaymen, especially in the background that the proposal to induct FDI in Railways to the extent of 100% is being pursued vigorously.

The Government has decided to set up a Corporation to carry on the functions of the 41 ordnance factories under the Ministry of Defence.

Except in a few States, the steps required to be taken for form the State level Committees of the JCA have not been undertaken.

In order to expedite the formation of such committee in all States, the NC JCM website will carry the names and addresses of the State leaders of the participating organisations

The Zonal Secretaries of AIRF will be asked to ensure that such committees are formed at all State Capitals before the end of this month and the convention is held on a mutually convenient date for all but before 15th February, 2014.

District conventions or March to Collectorates will be organised by the Committee in all District capitals of the country.

The entire month of March and the first half of April will be utilised for campaigning amongst the employees at all work- spots.

The March to Parliament will be organised on 28th April, 2015.

Every effort will be taken to reach a target of 5 lakh workers to participate in the said March. Target quota for each organisation will be fixed.

The State Committees will advise the National Convenor as to which organisations (those CGE organisations who are not presently participating in the JCM must be addressed to join the movement.
The State Committees after the convention will hold Press Conferences to give media publicity to the decisions taken including the decision to go on indefinite strike action.

The National JCA will hold a Press Conference at Delhi prior to the March to Parliament programme.
The Charter of demands will be amended (Item No.2) to include the following words: “and ordnance factories under the Ministry of Defence.”

Reminder letter will be sent to the Cabinet Secretary expressing distress over his silence and the non convening of the National Council, Anomaly Committee and Departmental Councils of the JCM.
The Convenor reported that the 7th CPC has informed him of their intention to convene the meeting of the organisations for tendering oral evidence in the month of February, 2015.
sd/-
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Convenor

List of Members who participated in the meeting:
Comrades Rakhal Das Gupta & Shiva Gopal Misra(AIRF), Guman Singh & M. Raghavaiah(NFIR) S.N. Pathak & C. Srikumar(AIDEF), K.K.N. Kutty,(Confederation) Giriraj Singh,(NFPE) Ashok Singh &, R. Srinivasan (INDWF) and S.K. Vyas.(Confederation).
Source: www.ncjcmstaffside.com

One time relaxation In Rules for leave Encashment during service in Railways

One time relaxation In Rules for leave Encashment during service in Railways

RBE No. 141/2O14
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRAIAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. F(E)III/20081LE-1/1
New Delhi, Dated: 15.12.2014.
The GMs/FA&CAOs,
All Zonal Railways/Pus,
(As per Mailing List).

Subject: One time relaxation In Rules for leave encashment during service – Permission for leave encashment to Railway Employees who have failed to avail leave encashment during the previous blocks.

Representations have been received in this office to allow leave encashment to Railway employees who have failed to avail the benefit during the previous blocks despite availing Pass/PTO and leave during a block on the ground that the concept of block period was new for the Railway employees and it Introduced during the 2nd block period resulting in some of the employees failing to apply for the same due to various reasons

2. The matter has been sympathetically considered by Board and it has been agreed to allow leave encashment to the employees who have failed to avail the same during the previous block period (first three block periods) despite fulfilling the condition of availing of Pass/PTO and leave during the block, as one time exemption, with the condition that leave encashment will be made at the rate of pay applicable at the time of availing of leave, subject to fulfillment of the conditions as laid down in Railway Boards letter of even No’s dated 29.10.2008 and 11.06.2009, as applicable on the day of leave availed, with the approval of leave
sanctioning authority

3. The above relaxation Is made as one time measure and the employees have to apply for the same along with the proof of grant of leave and pass during the block period within four months from the date of issue of this letter.

4. It is reiterated that it is a one-time relaxation and in future including the current block no claim from a retrospective date shall be entertained. All the claims for leave encashment should be done with prior approval of the competent authority as per the block system of Leave encashment

5. This issues-with the approval of Board (MS & FC).
(Amitabh Joshi)
Deputy Director Finance (Estt.)III
Railway Board.
Source : AIRF
[http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202014/One-time-relaxation-in-Rules-rbe-141_2014.pdf]

Introduction of provision for writing of APAR of all Railway employees Working in PB-I, 5200-20200, GP Rs. 1900: Railway Board Order

Introduction of provision for writing of APAR of all Railway employees Working in PB-I, 5200-20200, GP Rs. 1900: Railway Board Order

RBE No.148/2014.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No.E(NG)I-2013/CR/1
New Delhi dated 30/12/2014
The General Managers(P)
All Indian Railways & Production Units etc,
(As per standard list).

Sub: Introduction of provision for writing of APAR of all Railway employees Working in PB-I, 5200-20200, GP Rs. 1900-Regarding.

As the Railways are aware, in terms of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-81/CR/5 dated 30.09.1981 Annual Confidential Reports (ACR) {now renamed as Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR)} are at present written by the reporting authority on every Non-gazetted Railway servant as per the procedure being narrated in the letter ibid, except the following Railway employees:-

(a) Grade ‘D’, now upgraded as Grade ‘C’, railway servants in grade pay of Rs. 1800.
(b) The Railway servants in Grade Pay Rs. 1900

(c) Railway servants whose initial grade pay is higher than Rs. 1900 provided the next higher grade is a non-selection grade except in the case of highly skilled Artisan Staff for whom APAR shall be written for those in two grades below in selection grade.

2. Pursuant to directives of Hon’ble Central Administrative Tribunal (CAD/Chandigarh dated 10.04.2013 delivered in DA. No. 1346-PB-2011, and of Hon’ble High Court Punjab Haryana at Chandigarh vide its judgment dated 18.09.2013 in CWP No. 20612 of 2013, the issue of initiation of APAR was considered by Railway Board for the left out categories mentioned above.

3. Afier consultation with the Railways [the] Board have considered the matter further. In partial modification of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-81/CR/5 dated 30.09.1981, it has now been decided that the concept of writing of APAR on all Non-gazetted Railway servants working in Group ‘C’ PB-I, 5200-20200 in Grade Pay Rs. 1900 & above be introduced on the zonal Railways. Consequently, APAR may henceforth be written for the categories mentioned in set (b) & (c). The proforma of APARs of these categories is enclosed herewith. For those in Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/-, the system of working reports as and when required will continue. The procedure of writing of APARs for those Railway servants for whom it is already written
will remain unaltered.

Please acknowledge receipt.
(Arvind Kumar)
Executive Director Estt. (N)
Railway Board

APAR for Staff working in GP 1900/- Assessment Year……..

PART-A (PERSONAL DATA)

1. Name in full :

2. Date of birth :

3. Category (SC/ST/OBC/Genl.) :

4. Designation/Station at which employed :

5. Substantive/Officiating pay : Grade Pay:

6. Date of appointment to service :

7. Date of continuous appointment to the present grade pay :

8. Whether permanent/temporary :

9. Educational, Professional & Technical Qualifications :

10. Particulars of examination (including
Departmental examination) passed during
the year :

PART B-ASSESSMENT
l . Punctuality/ regularity :

2. Leave taken during the year :

3. Integrity :

4. Attitude/Relation with colleague/Sr./Jr.:

5. Initiative:

6. commitment/Devotion/Sincerity :

7. Knowledge of profession :

8. Capacity to bear higher responsibility :

9. Capacity to work independently or need
guideline /continuous guideline:

10. Level of efficiency/Skill :

11. Any specific remarks :

12. Overall grading : Outstanding/Very good/Good/Average/Below Average.
Signature of Reporting Officer
Name
Designation
Date:

Source/View/Download: http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202014/RBE%20148_2014.pdf

Incentives in case of posting to USBRL project and to the difficult projects (National) in N.F.Railway on retention of quarter: Railway Board Order

Incentives in case of posting to USBRL project and to the difficult projects (National) in N.F.Railway on retention of quarter: Railway Board Order

RBE NO: 125/2014
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
NO.E (G) 2013 QR1-17
New Delhi, Dated: 19/11/2014
The General Managers,
All Indian Railways/Production Units,
(As per standard list).

Sub: Incentives in case of posting to USBRL project and to the difficult projects (National) in N.F.Railway on retention of quarter.

The question of allowing house retention in case of postings to USBRL project in Jammu and Kashmir and the postings to the difficult projects (National) in N.F.Railway (as per annexure) have been considered by the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) following the recommendations on the subject by the committee on incentives formed for the purpose. The Board has agreed to allow the following incentives;

Incentives proposed for USBRL Project:
For officers and staff, posted in J&K (USBRL project) permission to retain Railway accommodation at previous place of posting as per Railway Board’s guidelines

Incentives proposed for identified “Difficult Projects” of N.F. Railway.
For officers and staff, posted on “Difficult Projects” of N.F. Railway to retain Railway accommodation at previous placeof posting as per Railway Board’s guidelines.

4. The above incentives will be limited to the project construction phase only and are effective from 01-04-2012 till reviewed.

5. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

6. Please acknowledge receipt.
sd/-
(S.K.PANDA)
Deputy Director Estt.(Gen.)
Annexure to Letter No.E(G) 2013 QR 1-17 Dated: 19.11.2014.

List of Difficult Proiects (National) in N.F. Railway.
1 : Bhairabi – Sairang (Mizoram)
2 : Jiribum – Tupul – Imphal (Manipur)
3 : Dimapur – Zubza (Nagaland)
4 : Agartala – Sabroom (Tripura)
5 : Bogibeel Rail – cum – Road Bridge (Assam)
6 : Murkongselek – Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh & Assam)

Source: http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202014/RBE%20125_2015.pdf

Instructions regarding observance of Wednesdays as a ‘Public Meeting Day’ for hearing public grievances

Wednesdays as a ‘Public Meeting Day’ for hearing public grievances

F.No.Dir(Hqrs.)/Cb.(DT)/29/2013
 Government of India
 Ministry of Finance
 Department of Revenue
 {Central Board of Direct Taxes)

Room No.157-B, North Block, New Delhi,
Dated the 6th January,2015
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Instructions regarding observance of Wednesdays as a ‘Public Meeting Day’ for hearing public grievances-

As a part of Prime Minister’s ‘Good Governance Day’ promise to provide an “open and accountable administration’ it has been decided that all field offices of the Income Tax Department will observe ’Public Meeting Day’ during 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM every Wednesday to listen to and try to resolve the grievances of the members of the public. Heads of local income tax offices will not fix any official meeting on Wednesdays during the hours prescribed for interaction with the public and will ensure that their staff including staff at the reception and security personnel. are suitably instructed to allow the members of the public to meet the officers without prior appointment.

Accordingly, the undersigned has been directed to request all cadre controlling Principal Chief Commissioners /Director Generals of Income Tax to instruct all officers and staff under their cadre control to observe ‘Public Meeting Day’ during 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM every Wednesday with effect from 7th January, 2015 to listen to and to try and resolve the grievances of the members of the public.

A suitable feedback mechanism shall also be put in place by each cadre controlling Principal Chief Commissioner /Director General of Income Tax for offices under his control to record the number of grievances attended to and solved on every ‘public meeting day’, and to identify the deficiencies with a view to suggesting systemic changes required to avoid recurrence of delays in redressaI of grievances.

A report in this regard shall henceforth also be incorporated in their Monthly DO letters submitted to the Zonal Members concerned. It is expected that the above instructions will be adhered to without fail.
This issues with the approval of Chairperson, CBDT.
sd/-
(Dr.B.K.Sinha)
CIT(C&S), CBDT
Source Document from: www.incometaxindia.gov.in

Planning to all bank staff under 7th Pay Commission

Planning to bring all bank staff under 7th Pay Commission – Minister replied in Parliament

Member of Parliament Shri M.P.Achuthan asked some questions regarding bank employees in Parliament and the concerned minister replied…


Covering bank employees under Seventh Pay Commission

(a) whether Government is considering a proposal to bring about 800,000 employees under Seventh Pay Commission;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the reaction of the bank trade unions to this proposal and Government reaction thereto?
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Shri Jayant Sinha replied in a written form as under…

(a) to (c) No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.

Promotion of LDC as UDC of CSCS on ad hoc basis – Dopt Order

Promotion of LDC as UDC of CSCS on ad hoc basis – Dopt Order

No. 3/2/2010-CS II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-3,
Dated, the 9th January, 2015.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :- Promotion of LDC as UDC of Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) on ad hoc basis-continuance of Ad-hoc appointment regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M of even number dated 3rd July, 2014 on the subject mentioned above, vide which Cadre units were permitted to continue ad-hoc appointments in the grade of UDCs up to 31.12.2014. Further continuance of these appointments has been reviewed in this Department and it has been decided that the period of the ad- hoc appointment of those LDCs of CSCS who are working as UDCs of CSCS on ad-hoc basis may be extended up to 30.06.2015 or till regular UDCs become available, whichever is earlier.

2. Continuance of ad-hoc appointment shall not confer on the appointees any justify to continue in UDC Grade indefinitely or for inclusion in the Select List of UDC of CSCS or to claim seniority in UDC Grade of CSCS.

3. Other terms and conditions mentioned in the relevant OMs will, remain unchanged.

4. Copies of the order along with the details of the officials (date of birth, date of Joining, Rank No., Select List Year, etc) may be endorsed to this Department for record.

5. Hindi version will follow.
sd/-
(K. Suresh Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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