Report on the JCA programme held on 25.5.2011

DELHI HEAD QUARTERS

Massive Dharna was observed in front of Directorate by the JCA on 25.5.2011. This is the first time the Directorate has not allowed the JCA to erect shamiana inside the compound for holding Dharna and it was stated by the Director (SR) that it was the decision of the Postal Board.

Not only that; it is the first time that instructions were issued to all the circle heads for insisting prior permissions to hold demonstration/dharna and any defiance will be dealt with as per extant instructions including the principle of no work no pay and FR17A. All divisional heads of Delhi circle circulated the DGs letter dated 8.4.2011 to avert the massive participation.

JCA decided to hold the Dharna in front of Postal Directorate in the road side and there was a huge participation; never in the past; around 700 to 800 comrades. At one stage they crushed the main gate and entered the Directorate and raised slogans aloud. However there was no untoward incidence.

The officers at the helm of affairs should understand that such type of repressive measures will only flame the agony of the workers and they cannot crush the movements by such adoptions.

While pointing out the earlier Directorate orders dated 30.4.98 & 3.11.2000 for seeking permission to hold Dharna, they conveniently brush aside the 7.2.2001 instructions that FR17A cannot be imposed other than incitement, instances of violence/sabotage etc.

The Dharna was presided by Com T.N.Rahate, President, FNPO. All the available General Secretaries and office bearers in lieu of General Secretaries addressed the gatherings. The programme is very success and the CHQ is recording thanks to all the participants and also to the circle secretaries of Delhi circle for such a massive mobilization.

Detailed report about the conduct of Dharna in all circles are being collected and it will be published soon

Let us prepare for the massive action from 5.7.2011 if the Dept is not ready to drop the anti postal service policies. Mobilise one and all. Organise, Organise.