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Monday, 10 September 2012

Govt. Employees Federation met Chief secretary of A & N Administration and submitted charter of demands



 A delegation of Government Employees Federation, A&N Islands consisting of Shri. S. K. Majumdar, General Secretary, Shri. H.A.Siddique and Shri.K.Madhav Rao, Shri Venket Rathnan Vice President(s) and other Office Bearers  led by its President  Shri. P.KANNAN met the Chief Secretary, Andaman & Nicobar Administration in his chamber  on 10.09.2012 and submitted a memorandum of the charter of demands pertaining to Government servants working under different departments of A&N Administration and discussed it in details. The memorandum contained the following demands:-

  
  1. Timely conduct of DPC by all the departments from time to time as per guidelines issued by GOI.
  2. Filling up of Vacant posts of all the Departments on priority basis.
  3. Proper repair & maintenance of Ships and to provide  more Ship facilities between Port Blair - Inter-islands and mainland.
  4. Re-Structuring of Cadres and periodical review of cadres  by all Departments.
  5. Completion of Disciplinary Proceedings of Govt. Servants in a  time bound manner.
  6. Providing in-service training to all categories of Govt. staff working under A&N Administration from time to time.
  7. Implementation of e-governance system in all departments.
  8. Opening of Centralized Grievances Cell for Retired Govt. Servants and General Public at Secretariat, Port Blair.
  9. Providing  VHF sets and other Safety equipments to Electricity field employees including imparting training etc.
10.Compassionate appointments in Electricity Department.
11.Implementation of Overtime Allowance to Staff Car Drivers reached in the Scale of Pay of Rs. 12000/- and above as a “Special Case”.

      
The Chief Secretary had discussed the demands in details and assured  the delegation  for taking appropriate action on priority basis.   The President on behalf of the Federation has expressed his gratitude to Chief Secretary for the assurance given by him.



MEMORANDUM

  
 GEF/ANI/2012/67                                                                            10.09.2012


To

The Chief Secretary,
A&N Administration,
Port Blair.

Subject :- Submission of Charter of demands – regarding.

Sir,
            It is our pleasure to submit the charter of demands pertaining to Government servants working under different departments of A&N Administration. The demands are as follows:-

1.     Timely conduct of DPC by all the departments from time to time as per guidelines issued by GOI :- Sir, we regret to state that, the departments  of A&N Administration are not proper adhere to the instructions and guidelines issued by GoI from time to time, which has resulted to suffer and damage carrier progress of good number of Govt. servants. The invariably delays in conducting DPCs for giving promotions resulting inconsiderable frustration among the officials, thereby adversely affecting their morale and overall productivity. To overcome such situations, we request your goodself to kindly issue necessary instructions to all the departments of A&N administration to strictly follow the GoI’s OM No. 22011/9/98-Estt.(D) dated 8.9.1998 and 22011/1/2011-Estt.(D) dated 11.3.2011. Copies enclosed for ready reference. 

2.      Filling up of Vacant posts of all the Departments on priority basis :-  Sir, there are a good number of posts of various categories  are lying vacant under different departments of A&N Administration. Due to shortages of staff, the existing staffs are being overburdened   and the progress as well as output of the department is declined. Thus, to resolve these problems including unemployment problems, strict guidelines may be issued to all the department to fill-up their vacancies on merit basis.

3.     Proper repair & maintenance of Ships and to provide  more Ship facilities between Port Blair - Inter-islands and mainland :- Sir, Shipping services are  most important lifeline of Islanders to visit Inter-Islands and mainland. Which should have been more active and sufficient by all means to provide better transport services? The Southern groups of our Islands are fully dependent on shipping services.  But, we are sorry to say that, the conditions of existing small and big Ships are not praiseworthy and not in good condition to put in proper operation. A few Ships are plying between mainland and Inter-Islands, which are not adequate to cater the Islanders. Therefore, we request your goodself to take necessary action on priority basis to make good use of  existing vessels by undertaking proper repair and maintenance and also take necessary action to procure more small and big ships to provide better means of transport to the Islanders as well as mainlanders.


4.     Re-Structuring of Cadres and periodical review of cadres  by all Departments:- Sir, the 6th CPC has recommended MACP for stagnated employees, but this has become a fall back option in the event of promotions not taking place. Thus, the GOI, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, New Delhi has emphasized the need of Cadre Re-structure and periodical review of cadres for harmonious functional needs of the Organisation  and carrier progression of employees. And accordingly, advised all concerned  to review the cadre structure in a time bound manner with a view to mitigate problem of stagnation vide OM No. 35034/9/2010-Estt.(D) dated 10th February, 2011. But, this has not been implemented by most of the departments of A&N Administration. Thus, a Circular may kindly be issued to all the HODs /Head of Office for proper  implementation without further delay to protect the interest of employees.

5.     Completion of Disciplinary Proceedings of Govt. Servants in a  time bound manner :- Sir, instances  have noticed that, the HODs initiate Disciplinary  actions against the employees and  delaying  its  process, which cause  time consuming  and an harassment to an employee. This kind of practice is highly objectionable and  warrant the intervention of  A&N Administration . It would be pertinent to mention here that, the circulars and directions issued by the A&N Administration from time to time  is not strictly adhered by the HODs. Thus, the matter may be viewed seriously to overcome the problems.


6.     Providing in-service training to all categories of Govt. staff working under A&N Administration from time to time:-  Sir, the GoI has provided opportunities to Government servants to undergo in-service  trainings to get better output from them.  The departments are also keeping a provision and fund for the said purpose, but the same is not implementing properly. As a result, the department is not able to extract better and efficient utility from Government servants, who are the key pillars of our country’s development.  Therefore, necessary guidelines may be issued to all the departments of A&N Administration to depute their staffs for in-service trainings etc. from time to time to get better yield from them.


7.     Implementation of e-governance system in all departments :- Sir, the GoI is emphasizing implementation of e-governance system in almost all the organisations for transparency and fast development.  It is learnt that, the A&N Administration is also initiated action on this matter, which may be expedited to achieve the target by providing proper infrastructure and human resources.

8.     Opening of Centralized Grievances Cell for Retired Govt. Servants and General Public at Secretariat, Port Blair :- Sir,    we  would like to inform you that, the A&N Administration has  already taken necessary steps for operating a Public Grievance Cell  in all the departments on the initiation of Hon’ble Lt. Governor. But, the ultimate result is not found satisfactory. And the grievance cell could not stand result oriented for  public grievances in many cases, because there is no Centralized Cell to approach, appeal or monitor and to issue  time bound directions to Departments.    Similar, problems are also being faced by retired Government servants too. Thus, we request your goodself to kindly take necessary action for opening a Centralized Public Grievances  Cell at Secretariat, Port Blair to monitor and accept the unsolved grievances of general public and retired Govt. servants.

Finally, we request your goodself to kindly examine the above mentioned demands in detail and take appropriate action to full-fill it on priority basis in the better interest and welfare of Government servants.

Thanking You.

Yours faithfully,



( P.KANNAN)
PRESIDENT.

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