Saturday, 14 January 2012

High Lights - GDS Committee (Revised Scale)



Category of GDS Pre-revised TRCA Replacement/proposed TA Remarks
GDS SPM Rs. 2125-50-3125 Rs. 4575-85-7125 Replacement TRCA
GDS BPM Rs. 1280-35-1980 Rs. 2745-50-4245(3 hrs. work/75 points) Replacement TRCA
-do- Rs. 1600-40-2400 Rs. 3200-60-5000 (3 hrs. 30 min./87.5 points) New TRCA
-do- -do- Rs. 3660-70-5760 (4 hrs/100 points) Replacement TRCA
-do- -do- Rs. 4115-75-6365 (4 hrs. 30 min./112.5 points) New TRCA
-do- -do- Rs. 4575-85-7125 (5 hrs./125 points) New TRCA
GDS MD/SV Rs. 1375-25-2125 Rs. 2665-50-4165 (Upto 3 hrs. of workload) This will be applicable for future engagements and present incumbents will continue to be paid for a minimum of 3hrs.45 min. New TRCA
-do- Rs. 1740-30-2640 Rs. 3330-60-5130 (Workload between 3 hrs. and 3 hrs. 45 min.) Replacement TRCA
-do- Rs. 1740-30-2640 Rs.4220-75-6470 (More than 3 hrs. 45min.) Replacement TRCA
GDS MC/Pkr. Rs. 1220-20-1600 Rs. 2295-45-3645 (Upto 3 hrs. of workload) This will be applicable for future engagements and present incumbents will continue to be paid for a minimum of 3 hrs. 45 min. New TRCA
-do- Rs. 1545-25-2020 Rs. 2870-50-4370 (Workload between 3 hrs. and 3 hrs. 45 min.) Replacement TRCA
-do- -do- Rs. Rs. 3635-65-5585 (More than 3 hrs. 45 min.) Replacement TRCA

ORDERS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF GDS COMMITTEE RELEASED!!!

Directorate has issued orders for implementation of GDS Committee vide Memo No 6-1/2009-PE-III dated 9.10.2009 the memo is available in sahuliyat.com
HIGH LIGHTS OF GDS IMPLEMENTATION ORDERS
1.Fixation of TRCA in the revised TRCA
Basic TRCA as on 1.1.2006 + 5% increase as on 1.4.2004 multiplied by a factor of 1.74 and then adding 40% fitment as arrived at the 20th stage of pre-revised TRCA and fixation at next above the stage in the revised slab of Time Related Continuity Allowance.
TRCA to GDS engaged on or after 1.1.2006 shall be fixed at the minimum of the revised TRCA
2.Fitment table to GDS working as on 31.12.2005 is as below:-
Sl No Category of GDS Pre-revised TRCA Revised TRCA 40% Fitment to be allowed
1. GDS SPM Rs 2125-50-3125 Rs 4575-85-7125 Rs 1250
2. GDS BPM (75 points workload) Rs 1280-35-1980 Rs 2745-50-4245 Rs 792
3. GDS BPM (More than 75 points workload) Rs 1600-40-2400 Rs 3660-70-5760 Rs 960
4. GDS MD/SV (Workload upto 3 hrs 45 mts) Rs 1375-25-2125 Rs 3330-60-5130 Rs 750
5. GDS MD/SV (Workload more than 3 hrs 45 mts) Rs 1740-30-2640 Rs 4220-75-6470 Rs 936
6. GDS MC/Pkr/MM (Workload upto 3 hrs 45 Mts) Rs 1220-20-1600 Rs 2870-50-4370 Rs 640
7. GDS MC/Pkr-MM (workload more than 3 hrs 45 mts Rs 1545-25-2020 Rs 3635-65-5585 Rs 808
3.    Annual Increase (Increment)
The fixation of TRCA will be done on 1.1.2006 and the next increase will be allowed after 12 months only.  Hence, the increment in the revised TRCA would be on 1.1.2007, 1.1.2008, 1.1.2009 and so on for all.
4. DA Rate
Same as for Central Government servants (Rate of DA from 1.7.2009 - 27%)
5. Revised rate of other allowances (effect from 9.10.2009)
Nature of Allowance Existing allowance Revised allowance
OMA for GDS SPM/BPM Rs 50 p.m Rs 100 p.m
FSC Rs 10 for GDS SPM/BPM and Rs 5 for other GDS Rs 25 for GDS SPM and Rs 10 for other GDS
Boat Allowance Rs 10 per month Actual charges subject to maximum of Rs 50 per month
Cash Conveyance Allowance Rs 10 per occasion plus bus Rs 50 per month
Cycle Maintenance Allowance Rs 30 per month Rs 60 per month (condition for minimum distance of 10 Kms withdrawn)
Combined duty Allowance for BPM Rs 100 per month Rs 500 p.m for each item of work separately. Rs 250 if the delivery is made at BO village only.  Rs 250 for exchanging of mails at Bus stand or at Railway Station
Allowances for combinationof dutyes of MD/Mail conveyance Rs 75 per month Rs 25 per day subject to maximum of Rs 625 per month
Compensation to MC who are detailed for excnage of mails Rs 3 per hour subject to maximum of Rs 6 per day. Rs 6 per hour subject to a maximum of Rs 12 per day.
6. Discharge Benefits.
Nature of Benefit Present Benefits Revised Benefits
Ex-Gratia Gratuity Rs 18000 or 16.5 times of basic TRCA - Minimum service - 15 years Rs 60,000 (existing conditions remain same)
Severance amount Rs 30000 if completed 20 years of service. Rs 20,000 for  15 to 20 years of service Rs 1500 for every completed year subject to maximum of Rs 60,000 (minimum eligiblity reduced to 10 years)
7.  Maternity Grant : Woman GDS will be provided Maternity Grant equivalent to 3 months TRCA with DA for the birth of two children out of the welfare fund of the Department.  (This will take effect from 9.10.2009)
8. Bonus Limit - Not revised.  The existing ceiling of Rs 2500 will be continued.
9. Insurance - Present EDGIS rate enhanced to Rs 50 per month with insurance cover of Rs 50,000.  (The revised subscription will be effectrive from the TRCA payable for January 2010)
10.Payment of arrears
The arrears will be paid in two instalments.  40% will be paid during this financial year and 60% will be paid in the next financial year.  The first instalment of arrears should be paid before 31.10.2009. Responsibility of fixation of TRCA in the new slab rests with Divisional Superintendent of Post Office/RMS Units. In other independent units like gazetted HOs, the fixation shall be done by the Sr PM/Chief PM.  The authorities should send the statement of fixation of TRCA all GDS to the drawal and disbursing officers. 

Clarification regarding calculation of Post Maturity Interest


SB ORDER NO. 31/2011

F.No.113-01/2011-SB
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001, Dated: 02.01.2012
CORRIGENDUM-II

To

All Heads of Circles/Regions
Addl. Director General, APS, New Delhi.
 
Subject:- Clarification regarding calculation of Post Maturity Interest.
Sir / Madam,
The undersigned is directed to refer to this office letter of even number dated 13.12.2011 (SB Order No.31/2011) and Corrigendum issued on 20.12.2011 on the subject. Text mentioned under Point (5) of SB Order No. 31/2011 may be replaced with the following:-


(5) Maximum limit of 2 years fixed for admissibility of Post Maturity Interest has been removed...

Procedure:- Now PMI should be paid at the simple interest rate applicable to savings account from time to time from the date of maturity to date of payment. Limit of maximum of two years has been removed. The rate of interest shall be equal to the rate applicable from the date of maturity to the date of payment at different times. For example, if an account was matured on 26.8.2010 and the depositor attends the post office on 15.01.2012, he will be paid PMI at the rate 3.5% from 01.09.2010 to 30.11.2011 and at the rate 4% from 1.12.2011 to 31.12.2011. This shall be applicable to the existing as well as new investments in all schemes. Calculations’ are to be made manually and recorded in the Register to be maintained in manuscript for future reference till software is amended. All other conditions mentioned in the relevant rules shall remain unchanged.

Note:- For the purpose of payment of interest, any part of the period which is less than one month shall be ignored

This issues with the approval of DDG(FS).
Yours faithfully,
(Kawal Jit Singh)
Assistant Director (SB)

Training Programmes for all the officers of CSS — amendment to Cadre Training Plan–Dopt order


No. 8/12/2010-CS.I(Trg.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
New Delhi
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi.
Dated 13th  January, 2012
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Training Programmes for all the officers of CSS — amendment to Cadre Training Plan.
In order to achieve the objective of equipping the CSS officers in advance, so as to prepare them to shoulder higher responsibilities with adequate skills by imparting mandatory training through CSS-CTP, it has been decided to revise the eligibility (years of service) for the training for the respective training programmes. Therefore, in partial modification of DOP&T’s OM. No.4/11/2005-CSI dated 15th December, 2006 and O.M .No.1/1/2009-CSI(Trg) dated 24th February, 2010, the following amendments shall be carried out in various training programmes:
ELIGIBILITY CONDITION OF MINIMUM APPROVED SERVICE FOR THE CSS CADRE TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR VARIOUS LEVELS:
i) Level ‘A’ Training Programme :- Upper Division Clerks who have rendered 4 years of approved service in the grade.
ii) Level ‘B’ Training Programme :- Assistants who have rendered 6 years of approved service in the grade
iii) Level ‘D’ Training Programme :- Section Officers who have rendered 6 years of approved service in the grade.
iv) Level ‘E’ Training Programme :- Under Secretaries who have rendered 4 years of approved service in the grade.
v) Level ‘F’ Training Programme :- Deputy Secretaries who have rendered 4 years of approved service in the grade.
2. The eligibility has been modified for the purpose of training under the cadre training plan only. The eligibility for purposes of promotions etc. continues to remain the same as prescribed under the CSS Rules, 2009 and relevant Regulations.
3. All other provisions of this Ministry's O.M. No.4/11/2005-CSI dated 15th December, 2006 and O.M. No.1/1/2009-CSI(Trg) dated 24th February. 2010 shall remain unaltered. All the Ministries/Departments shall bring the above revised eligibility conditions made in the Cadre Training Plan for CSS officers to the notice of all the officers of the Central Secretariat Service in their respective Ministries/Departments.
sd/-
(Monica Bhatia)
Director

Friday, 13 January 2012

Strike Called Off :-

 
Based on the written assurance given by Secretary ,Department of Posts with assurance to arrange meeting with Minister of State for Communication & IT shortly on certain  unsolved items. The central JCA decided  to call off the Proposed indefinite Strike from  17.01.2012

INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 17TH LATEST POSITION

Secretary, Department of Posts, and all other Postal Board Members held discussion again with the Central JCA leaders on 12.01.2012 for three hours from 6 PM to 9 PM. On major demands Postal Board has not changed their stand. Go ahead with the strike preparations

 
 
JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES
FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANIZATIONS
ALL INDIA POSTAL EXTRA DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES UNION
NATIONAL UNION OF GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS
NEW DELHI
INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 17TH JANUARY 2012
·       Two rounds of discussion held on 27.12.2011 & 10.01.2012
·       No Improvement on major demands
·       Postal Board Adament on Merger of Post offices and implementations of L1, L2 in RMS
·       Other demands also no Result-oriented action
·       Earlier assurances still not implemented
CENTRAL JCA MET ON 11.01.2012 UNANIMOUSLY DECIDES TO GO AHEAD WITH THE INDEFINITE STRIKE MAKE THE STRIKE CENT PERCENT SUCCESS
We are in receipt of encouraging reports from various circles and divisions about the mobilization by grass root level workers and leaders for the total participation of employees in the Indefinite Strike from 17th January 2012 as per the call of Central Joint council of Action (NFPE, FNPO & GDS Unions)
Inspite of our vehement opposition the Postal Board is adamant on implementing Mckinsey consultancy reforms (L1, L2) in RMS. Further regarding closure/merger of Post offices, they are violating the earlier assurances and going on justifying the merger of Post offices. On other demands assurances given in July 2011 is repeated and no result oriented action is forth coming.
In these circumstances the Central JCA meeting held on 11.01.2012 has unanimously decided to intensify the strike preparations and go on indefinite strike from 17th January 2012.
MAKE ALL OUT EFFORTS TO MAKE THE
STRIKE A HISTORIC SUCCESS