Ref: P/4-1/Staff Problems Dated – 03.01.2009
To,
Ms. Radhika Doraiswamy,
Secretary,
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan New Delhi - 110001
Madam,
Sub: - Charter of Demands – request settlement.
Ref: - Dte letter No. 8/18/2008 – SR dt. 30.12.08
While thanking the kind gesture to arrange a meeting for discussion on charter of demands submitted by this union on 13.01.09, we wish to submit a brief on demands in advance to your kind notice for the consideration and settlement.
May I request your response Madam,
With kind regards,
DA: as above
Yours sincerely
(K. V. Sridharan)
General Secretary
Short Notes on Charter of Demands
(i)Recast the notional promotions since 1982/1983 onwards and fill up all vacant posts of LSG /HSG II & HSG I
Despite crystal clear orders of the Directorate dated 20.11.06 prescribing the check list for LSG, HSGII & HSG I promotions, the notional promotions had not been implemented properly in many circles.
1. In respect of M.P, Punjab, Bihar, Rajasthan, J & K, west Bengal circles, the notional LSG promotions are not accorded so far.
2. The revision of notional promotion as per May 2007 instructions has not been carried out in many circles like West Bengal, Orissa etc.
3. In respect of Orissa circle, the irregularity in the notional promotions has not yet been settled despite the visit of the Director (SPN).
Since there was no check prescribed for this purpose, the due notional promotions have not been carried out properly in many circles. The seniority list of LSG officials after correcting the date of notional promotion to LSG officials has not been circulated in many circles for making representations by the affected officials.
(ii) Fill up 2/3 rd unfilled up LSG vacancies notionally from 7.2.02 to 18.5.06.
Secondly the 2/3rd unfilled up vacancies from 4.1.02 to 18.5.06 have not been filled up on notional basis on seniority. Due to this, there is dearth of LSG officials for HSG II promotions as per recruitment rules resulting in non filling up of such HSG II posts.
(III) Relax minimum qualifying service for HSG II promotion.
It was assured during the talks held in April 2007 to relax the minimum qualifying service for HSG II promotion in order to fill up the HSG II posts in the absence of eligible LSG officials. This has not been implemented. There are several HSG II posts remaining vacant.
(iv) Irregular application of benchmark of current period for the grant of notional promotion.
According to DOPT instructions, application of bench mark for LSG promotion was introduced only in 2002 vide notification GSR 88 (E) communicated in Directorate letter no 137-10-96-SPB II dated 19.2.02 Whereas, in many circles, the benchmark of the current period had been wrongly applied for notional promotions for the vacancies from 1984 onwards resulting denial of due LSG promotions to the entitled seniors for the vacancies of the earlier periods. Moreover the Directorates instructions contained in letter no 137-04/2006- SPB II 9Pt) dt 16.5.07 (ie) the DPC should be realistic and objective in their assessment in order to avoid unnecessary staff grievances and depriving dues of the staff for promotion – has not been practiced in any circle
(v) Date of LSG promotion be calculated from the date of issue of orders and not from the date of joining.
In many circles like Tamilnadu, the Circle Heads ordered LSG promotions on regular basis against the vacancies and intimated that the promotions of the officials will take effect from the date on which the officials actually join the post of LSG.
Some officials have been posted in the same office or nearby who could immediately assumed charges on receipt of orders and the others have to wait for their relief to hand over the charge before joining the new post.
This will result in postponement of HSG II promotion for the later and also loss in his seniority in LSG.
Hence the condition that the promotion will take effect from the date on which they actually join the post of LSG should be removed. The date of promotion shall be taken in to effect from the date of issue of order for promotion.
(vi) Grant of modification of LSG as one time measure for those aggrieved due to dearth of LSG vacancies / Rule 38 transfers.
Since the LSG notional promotion was granted on notional basis in some divisions due to more number of LSG posts in existence, the juniors got their LSG promotions. In other divisions, due to dearth of LSG posts, the seniors of deprived of LSG notional promotion.
Similarly, the Rule 38 transferees could not get their notional promotions due to application of the divisional gradation list.
In order to mitigate the genuine grievances of the above said officials in promotional aspects, modifications of LSG by granting notional promotion may be explored since the anomaly is prevailing due to various changes made in the procedures
(vii) Drawal of pay to senior BCR officials in HSG I posts as the pay scales of HSG II & BCR are one & the same and settlement of earlier officiating cases of Tamilnadu and West Bengal circles as one time measure.
The pay scale of HSG II and BCR is one and the same. After the modification of FR22 on 30.8.99, any official holding / drawing the pay of HSG II on regular basis even for a single day can very well officiate in HSG I, as these promotions are in the same general line. The officiating pay for the officiating in HSG I posts by BCR officials have been denied in many circle.
In some circles, the regular HSG II officials have been ordered to work in HSG I posts without any extra remuneration.
In some circles like Tamilnadu, West Bengal, some senior BCR officials have been ordered to officiate in HSG I posts for more than one year during 2002 to 2005 in the absence of clear cut clarifications on the subject and the circle heads had already referred the cases to Directorate to regularize the arrangements beyond one year as one time measure which is pending over two years. The due officiating pay had neither drawn nor taken for retirement benefits.
(viii) Fill up the vacancies by relaxing the minimum qualified service for HSG II and HSG I promotions
There was no DPC held in many circles during the last two or three years for HSG II and HSG I promotions due to the absence of adequate qualified officials possessing the requisite service as per the recruitment rules resulting all the supervisory posts are being kept managed by the other senior officials.
One time relaxation may be considered to fill up all vacant posts immediately till the relaxation provisions are incorporated in the recruitment rules.
(ix) Anomaly in the preparation of PA Gradation list.
There is an anomaly prevailing in the preparation of PA Gradation list from 1983 onwards in many circles. In some circles, the date of confirmation was taken for the determination of the PA seniority. Fixing seniority based on the date of confirmation is unconstitutional and discriminatory. The date of appointment should be taken for determination of seniority at this later stage.
The CAT, Bangalore held in O.A.No 446/2007 to dispose the case in accordance with Supreme Court judgment that seniority should not be based on the date of confirmation.
2. WITHDRAW THE ORDERS DATED 21.5.2007 DENYING BCR BENEFITS TO THOSE DECLINING LSG PROMOTION
In Para 2 of the above said letter, it is clarified that if an official declines regular promotion after getting higher pay scale under TBOP/BCR promotion schemes, his / her placement in higher pay scale under BCR scheme / regular promotion be delayed for the [period he / she declined regular promotion .
This is arbitrary. The orders applicable to ACP should not be applied to TBOP / BCR which were introduced on matching savings and they were different from ACP.
The Dept vide its letter no 137-18/2001 – SPB II dated 23.4.01 clarified that up gradation under TBOP / BCR schemes and promotions to LSG / HSG II as per the provisions of recruitment rules are two distinct matters. The present application is in contradiction of the said orders.
3. FILLING UP THE APM ACCOUNTS LSG, HSG II POSTS AS PER THE 1976 LSG ACCOUNTANT RECRUITMENT RULES.
The statutory rules of 1976 and rules 276 & 277 of Volume IV dealing the issue remain unchanged.
While clarifying the posting after the introduction of FTP exam vide Dept letter no. 137 /10/96 – SPB II dated 28.1.03, it was mentioned that the officials promoted to LSG either on General line or FTP having accounts qualifications may be considered for APM Accounts post. This has created a bundle of contradictions and the separate line of promotion to LSG APM Accounts has been disturbed and not carried out thereafter.
Rule 276 A (a) of P&T Manual Volume IV states that the appointment to the posts of LSG (APM Accounts) will be made from the PO & RMS Accounts qualified officials in preference of their seniors in general gradation list even though such seniors have passed the old lower selection grade examination.
Rule 276 – A (b) of P&T Manual Volume IV states that the appointment to the post of Accountants in Higher Selection Grade will be made from the officials in the LSG who have qualified the PO & RMS Accountants examination and after passing the examination, he should have worked as Accountant at least for three years.
Now in many circles, by deviating the recruitment rule 1976 and the statutory rules of volume IV, unqualified officials have been posted as APM Accounts in HSG II cadre and thus defeated the very purpose of existence of such qualified posts.
The CAT, Chennai in its O.A. No 201/2006 in the case of Sri. P. Ramadoss Vs. the Principle Chief PMG, Tamilnadu circle held the separate identity of APM Accounts cadre and directed to conduct the DPC for Accounts line without any procrastination based on the Recruitment Rules dated 13.9.76 and issue necessary promotion orders to the eligible Po &RMS accounts line officials.
Hence, the following may be considered to overcome the present situation and injustice caused to this cadre.
1. The LSG Accountants Recruitment Rules 1976 shall be revived and applied for filling up of all APM Accounts posts.
2. The Year of passing the PO & RMS Accountants Exam may be taken for the promotion to LSG APM Accounts.
3. During the up gradation of 1622 HSG II posts, many APM Accounts posts were up graded to HSG II. Resultantly, there is a dearth of LSG APM Accounts in the feeder cadre for promotion. Hence, it is requested to restore the LSG position of APM Accounts to the extent of 50% of the total number of posts in Accounts cadre by upgrading the general lines post to HSG II.
4. Keep 30% of HSG II APM Accounts posts and this can be filled up with the LSG officials possessing accounts qualifications.
5. Reserve 20% of the establishment for HSG I promotion in accounts cadre for providing promotion to HSG II APM Accounts.
If the above proposal is considered, the present problem will be over and if the accounts qualified officials are allowed to handle the accounts, it will improve efficiency in the prime accounting functions at the base levels.
4. FILLING UP OF RESIDUAL VACANCIES SINCE 1999 – 2000 ONWARDS WITHOUT ANY FURTHER DELAY AND RETURN THE DEPUTATIONISTS FROM CO/RO TO MANAGE THE ACUTE SHORTAGE OF STAFF IN THE DIVISIONS.
Despite the department caused orders to fill up all residual vacancies vide its letter no 60 -5/2007 – SPB I dated 15.5.07 in very clear terms, this has not been implemented in true spirit in most of the circles.
In respect of Tamilnadu circle, 858 PA posts are still being kept unfilled under this head. In Assam circle, the posts have been abolished in some divisions without knowing the procedures. In respect of Rajasthan 292 PA posts have not been filled up so far for want of order from the Directorate. The Chief PMG, Orissa has submitted proposals for filling up the posts. In Jharkhand 138 posts are still unfilled up. In Uttarkhand , 112 posts are still being kept unfilled up. The Chief PMG, West Bengal sought clarifications for filling up of these posts.
Almost all the circles are seeking clarifications and protracting this issue. Since no post was kept vacant, the question of revival does not arise. However, the contents of the Directorate earlier letters no 4-2/20-3-SPB I dated 20.12.03 and 60-1/2002-SPB I (Pt) dated 29.3.04 were taken as a ruse by the Circle Heads to simply refer the cases again to Directorate and remain silent.
Unless clear-cut instructions are not issued, the issue will not be settled at circle level.
5. UNJUST AND ARBITRARY DISCRIMINATION OF REGULAR AND FTP AMONG LSG OFFICIALS
The department is causing various orders discriminating the regular and FTP among the LSG officials. Earlier, the FTP qualified LSG officials are being forced to join in the delivery post offices and now orders were issued to post them in project arrow post offices. This will demotivate the regular officials and also causing frequent disturbance to the FTP officials. Writing the Examination is a channel of promotion but that should not discriminate the officials among the equals.
Necessary orders may pl be issued by ending the discrimination prevailing now.
6. WITHDRAW THE DIRECTORATE LETTER DT 22.10.07 ON SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORS AND FOR UNIFORM AND CORRECT NORMS & Guidelines before passing sarcastic comments.
The comments contained in the said reference that accessing the data base by the Systems Administrators is dangerous has hurted the feelings of the officials who are toiling very hard for the full computerization of the postal service. Even on today, the contents of the said letter to make the divisional head as the custodian of the data base is not in practice in anywhere and it is only in paper. The custody of data base should be entrusted to the head of the office only for the smooth and uninterrupted functioning of the systems.
7. WITHDRAW THE ORDERS FIXING RESPONSIBILITY ON D.D.Os / APM ACCOUNTS FOR THE OVERPAYMENT OF PAY & ALLOWANCES TO POSTMAN ON ACCOUNT OF FIXATION OF PAY UNDER R. P.RULES.
The drawing and disbursing officers have been made as scapegoats in this case. According to Rule 87 of P&T FHB Vol I, any excess payment can be recovered at any time. The Apex court also confirmed that any excess payment made to any administrative mistake, there is no rule which prohibits such recovery ( Udayasankaran vs. Union of India JT 1996 (4) (SC)
It is most pertinent to point that the inspection parties like ICIR and Audit have approved and certified such drawals in many places. The clarifications regarding fixation of pay of Postmen in scale of Rs. 2750 -4400 ( with two advance increments ) was issued only on 10.6.99 vide letter no 23-66/97-PE I (PCC) dated 10.6.99. The defective order dt 9.10.97 resulted in overpayments.
Some circles have clarified in favour of the drawal. For example, the Chief PMG, M.P.Circle vide his letter no EST / 1-166 /III/Rlg dated 12.10.98 clarified that the fixation of pay in Postmen / Mailguard cadre is to be fixed as on 1-1-96 in the pay scale of Rs. 2750-70-3800-75-4400 as per CCS (RP) Rules, 1997 and two advance increments may be given after fixation on 1-1-96.
For the overpayments, the accounts branch cannot alone be held responsible. Merely for non obtaining declarations, they cannot be held responsible. One Sri V.V.Nargide, APM Accounts, Pune City HPO had been proceeded under Rule 14 on 31.12.2008 on the date of his superannuation directing him to credit Rs. 7,27,671.60.Any punishment should not handicap the employees and demoralize him - The spirit of the Volume III and FHB has been buried by this kind of actions.
It is requested to protect the innocents by withdrawing unwarranted actions.
8. COUNTING OF SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR PAY FIXATION – CASE OF PO & RMS ACCOUNTANTS
A kind attention is invited to the Dte letter no 9 (1)/2004-PA Admn. I/501 to 504 dated 29.10.06 where in it is ordered that the special allowance drawn in lieu of higher pay scales may be taken into account for fixation of pay on promotion under ACP to the JAO qualified candidates of Postal Accounts.
The above said instructions were issued with the consultation of DOPT and we request the similar application of the clarification in respect of PO & RMS accounts qualified officials also. The issue is pending over ten years.
9. COUNTING OF PAST SERVICES OF ERSTWHILE R.T.P. FOR PROMOTION AND PENSION AS PER SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT.
Pl refer our letters on the reference which contain full justification of this demand with concerned judgments and other Govt orders. In nutshell we request to consider the issue on the following main grounds.
(i)As per the Directorate letter dated 19.4.96, the implementation of the Ernakulam CAT judgment granting the past RTP service as regular service for all purposes was restricted only to the applicants of the O.A. This is against to the decisions of the various judicial pronouncements that the benefits should be extended to the similarly situated persons.
(ii)During 1970 to 1974, even the pre training services of certain officials engaged as postal clerk were regularized. The RTPs were trained and utilized full time in the clerical posts to manage all the works of the post office.
(iii) The CAT, Chennai held that the services rendered by the ex RTPs at APS shall be counted as qualifying services for all purposes. The Chennai High Court, on appeal by the department has upheld the decision of the CAT in WP no 37117 to 37119 of 2002 and directed the department to extend the benefits.
(iv) In another case, the Apex court under Civil Appeal No.5739 of2005 filed by Sri M.Mathivanan, Postal Asst, Cuddalore division upheld the decision of extending the benefits and dismissed the appeal filed by the department with costs.
(v) The Directorate has directed the Circle Heads to collect, compile and furnish details of ex-RTPs deputed to APS to consider for extending the benefits to all similarly situated persons. There after there is no action in this regard.
This demand is pending over decades and there should not be any discrimination between two equals. It is requested to consider the case and cause appropriate orders for counting the past services of the RTP for all benefits.
10. WITHDRAW THE CONDITION IN TENURE POSTING OF SINGLE & DOUBLE HANDED OFFICES & RESTRICTION IN POSTING OF SPM DUE TO MINOR PENALTIES / CR ENTRIES, WHICH ARE IN VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS OF STATUTORY RULES OF VOLUME IV
The condition that the SPM working in Single / Double handed offices should not be posted back to the same office during their entire service is against to the statutory rules of Postal manual Volume IV. This has caused serious dislocations in the hill stations and also in the divisions where larger number of singled handed offices available
The unwarranted suspicion on all employees will demoralize and demotivate them.
The orders may be rescinded.
11. GROUP B EXAMINATION.
After The fifth commission, the department, unmindful of the amendment of the recruitment rules by due notification with the approval of nodal ministries, has plunged into action to the controversial decision in permitting only those officials holding standard LSG post on regular basis, blocking out all TBOP /BCR officials. Earlier bunch of TBOP, BCR officials passed the Group B examination. As such a sudden switch over to standard LSG criteria has caused a concern.
It is requested to permit all the officials having 20 years of clerical service irrespective of the fact whether they are LSG or TBOP to write the Group B exam.
12. COUNTING THE TRAINING PERIOD FOR INCREMENT AND PROMOTION TO THE DEPARTMENTAL CANDIDATES ALSO
Despite clear orders contained in Dte letter no 44-47/98-SPB II dated 31.7.2000 & 27.7.2001,that the period of induction training period may also be counted as qualifying service for the benefit of TBOP /BCR promotions, this has not been implemented in many circles. In Tamilnadu circle, due to the objection of the circle IFA, huge recovery had been ordered and the promotion date had been postponed to next six month in most of the cases.
It is requested to cause necessary instruction in this regard and further it is requested to consider the induction service period of the LGOs as service rendered in Postal Assistant cadre if opted for fixation and other benefits.
13. REVISION OF FSC TO POST OFFICES & ENHANCEMENT OF HONORORIUM FOR RD PMC WORK IN SUB OFFICES, DEPARTMENT EXAM INVIGILATION WORK ETC.
1. The rates fixed for RD PMC work a decade back needs revision. The norms were also revised. During 1996, the PMC was permitted without interest after one year. Now the PMC is allowed only after three years with SB interest. Resultantly IBB has to be worked out for more than three years consuming more time in the midst of RD decentralization. We request to revise the rates as follows ;
Sub Postmaster Rs. 5/00 per account.
Postal assistant Rs.10 per account.
2. The Fixed Stationary charges fixed to offices does not commensurate the expenditure being incurred for the purpose due to spiral increase of price.
It is pertinent to mention that the GDs are getting more FSC than the regular departmental officials. The fate of process initiated during 2007 is unknown.
3. At present, the following rate of honorarium is being paid to the officials who are brought by the department while conducting the departmental examination.
(i) Supervisor : Rs.30 per session.
(ii) Invigilators. : Rs.20 per session
(iii) Clerk : Rs25 per day
(iv) Group D : Rs15 per day
The remuneration is very meager while comparing the strenuous job carried out by the officials.
14. IMPLEMENT THE ASSURANCES MADE ON 19.4.07 IN FIXING INCENTIVE TO RPLI, IMT, PASSPORT APPLICATIONS, NRGEIS, OTHER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES ETC. GRANT OF OTA TO OPERATIVE STAFF, DISPENSATION OF CONFIRMATION EXAMINATION AS AGREED UPON BY AMENDING THE PA/SA RECRUITMENT RULES.
During discussions on 19.4.2007 with the Secretary, it was stated that an internal committee will be appointed to process and decide the quantum of honorarium/ incentive for the new business activities like RPLI, Western Union Money transfer, Processing of Pass port applications, Verification of addresses for cell phones, NRGEIS etc and uniform application of honorarium in all circles for common works. This is yet to be finalized.
2. It was assured to grant OTA to postal operative employees to manage the excess work due to absenteeism and shortage. No orders have been issued so far.
3. It was assured to dispense the confirmation examination and stated it will be included in the proposed recruitment rules for Postal Assistants.
4. Despite clear directions from Directorate to grant incentive to the officials up to the extent of 25% from the additional revenue earned from the business vide letter no 16-16/2007-08/BD &MD/P II dt 13,12.07, no incentive has been fixed for various items of work in many circle. No incentive is paid for NRGEIS work in Rajasthan, Assam, Chattisgarh etc. For acceptance of electricity bills also no incentive is paid in many circles.
5. The compensation for the work done by the staff in connection with enrolment of new voters and selection of voters list has not yet been paid for the work performed during 2006 due to non receipt of amount from the Election commission.
6. Despite clear orders to grant MPCM allowance to the Pas deployed at MPCM counter vide letter no 43-3/93 PMR (Pt II) dated 17,1.94 and subsequent clarifications dated 21.10.97, the MPCM allowance has not been paid many circles like Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttarkhand etc.
7. The eligible S.B Allowance for the second posting in the S.B.branch of the qualified officials has not been paid in many divisions like Medak which was brought to your notice with several reminders.
15.CREATION OF SYSTEM MANAGERS /ADMINISTRATORS POSTS & MARKETI NG EXECUTIVES. GRANT OF SPL PAY AND GRANT OF ROAD MILEAGE ALLOWANCE WITHOUT RESTRICTIONS. TRAINERS ALLOWANCE FOR IMPARTING TRAINING. NORMS BE FIXED FOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORSUNIFORMLY IN ALL CIRCLES.PROVIDING MOBILE PHONES. FIXING DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THEIR WORK
Pl refer our various letters on the subject in which we explained the justification of the demand. The following is the main demand in this issue.
(i) Separate cadre with higher pay scales (Pay Band II )
(ii) The present Systems administrators may be totally absorbed in the elevated posts.
(iii) It may be declared as a promotional post to Postal assistants possessing requisite qualifications.
The following requires immediate solutions to sort out the work spot problems.
(i) Uniform guidelines on the roles and responsibilities of the Systems Administrators should be issued.
(ii) Standard norms should be fixed taking into consideration of Geographical spread out of the division, the number of computerized HOs and SOs and the status of the sub offices concerned.
(iii) Since they have to attend any fault then and there throughout the division, they should be granted with Road Mileage allowance without any ceiling.
(iv) Mobile phones may be supplied with talk value of Rs.500 per month.
(v) Working hours has to be fixed. At least they may be treated as outdoor staff like PRI (P) without insisting attendance by submitting weekly diaries.
(vi) For excess work and retention beyond working hours, they should be compensated either in the shape of overtime or incentive.
(vii) A panel should be maintained at divisional level and they should be posted as SAs. They should not be reverted back as postal Asst without sound reasons.
(viii) Trainers allowance may e granted since they are imparting training on computer to all officials.
(ix) A kit bag containing Nut drive set, CD bag, Pen drive, handy vacuum cleaner etc maybe provided.
(x) Priority may be extended while granting motor cycle advance treating them as emergent outdoor staff.
The following may also be considered.
(i) The possession of SQL password may be conferred with the Head of the office after imparting training to overcome the problem of immediate solution of technical problems as this is now vested with the divisional head.
(ii) The software must be licensed. In many cases, the higher ups call for reports/ slides prepared through Microsoft office without supplying it ever. This will encourage the software privacy.
(iii) The supply of stationeries and accessories like printing papers, ribbon or cartridge etc should be of good quality.
(iv) The AMC service has become source of constant trouble. At the time of acceptance of AMC, the experience, establishment and reputation of the company should be given some weight age as the rate quoted. Pecuniary penalties should be awarded to the AMC if they do not abide by the downtime or other clauses of the Govt.
(v) The usage, maintenance, operation and replacement of UPS (especially UPS batteries) and departmental Generators should be planned and clear guidelines should be issued.
16. ALLOTMENT OF ADEQUATE FUNDS TO CLEAR ALL PENDING PERSONAL CLAIMS LIKE OTA, TA, MEDICAL ETC SINCE 2002 – 2003.
The details of personal claims pending in each circle have already been furnished in our earlier letters.
Unless a special sanction is sought from the Finance Ministry to wipe out all the pending bills as if had in the past, the pendency will be increased manifold further. There is a total discontentment in the midst of employees due to non disbursement of their personal claims years together.
It is requested to kindly bestow your kind attention in this pertinent issue and arrange special sanction of funds to wipe out all the pending bills.
17. SPOT PAYMENT OF INCENTIVE TO SPM/BPMFOR PROCURINGRPLI BUSINESS. GRANT OF INCENTIVE FOR SCHEDULE WORK
Despite the fact the incentive for procuring the RPLI business is prescribed in the Directorate letter dated 21.8.96 and 27.11.96, the incentive money has not been paid to the officials' years together. There should be no link to pay the incentive with allotment of funds. Incentive should be paid on the spot which will motivate and improve the business. It is requested to consider the same.
Attention: Even though it was agreed to grant incentive for the schedule work in the accounts branch of the head post offices in the PLI Directorate meetings, it is still pending. The honorarium fixed for processing the PLI proposals at divisional office requires revision. The annual ceiling be removed and the incentive should be granted for all jobs without.
18. DRAWAL OF S.B.ALLOWANCES TO ALL WORKING IN S.B.BRANCHES ON COMPUTERS.
With the introduction of total computerization and SB LAN in Post offices, any official who had undergone LAN training is ordered to work in S.B.branch. The criteria of S.B.Aptitude test have now become irrelevant when the operations are fully computerized.
Further there is every justification to grant this allowance to the SPMs working in single/double handed offices.
It is requested the SB Allowance may be paid to all those working in SB branches without condition of passing the examination.
19. REFUND OF FEE FOR APPEARING THE AMFI EXAMINATION TO ALL CANDIDATES.
According to Directorate instructions, the officials who are appearing the AMFI test have to pay the fees of Rs.500 in the form of DD and the said amount may be waived and refunded only to the successful candidates.
This is arbitrary and unjust. The training is pertaining for the services of mutual funds and UTI. In most of the divisions, the officials are compelled to write the test in order to promote the business of UTI. As such the denial of refund of exam fee is unjust and unfair.
The officials who qualify the exam have not been paid with any higher pay. As such, the entire amount spent by the employees for examination be borne by the department either on own or collecting from UTI etc.
20. JAO QUALIFIED BE REGULARISED IN DOT BY AGREEING TO THE PROPOSAL FOR COMMON CADRE
There is a long wait listed candidates possessed the JAO qualification and await for regular absorption over decades. The vacancies in the DOT may be offered to them at least by agreeing for a common cadre. It is our appeal that should be absorbed at once either in the postal or in the Telecom. This may pl be considered.
With regard to charters 21 & 22, a detailed letter will be sent within two days.
K .V. Sridharan
General Secretary
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