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Sunday, 22 July 2012
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
National Anomaly Committee meeting Today / Minutes of the last Meeting
(The Meeting of the
National Anomaly Committee will be held today i.e. 17th July, 2012 at 3.00 PM.
The last Anomaly Committee Meeting held on on 5 January was adjourned
and scheduled to be conducted today).
The minutes of the last meeting is given below.
The following are the important issues discussed in the
National Anomaly Committee Meeting held at Room No 72, North Block, New
Delhi on 5th January, 2012 under the Chairmanship of Secretary, DOP&T.
Items No. 1 to 4 & 5 (iii) - Anomaly in
fixation of pay band in case of merger of pay scales.
The Staff side reiterated that since the
pre-revised scales 5000-8000 [S9]; 5500-9000 [S10]; 6500-9500[S11]; and
6500-10500[S12] were merged and all are given the benefit of placement in the
new Grade Pay 4200 equivalent to pre-revised 6500-10500 scale, the starting of
the Pay Band 2 cannot be computed on the minimum of the erstwhile S9 Scale of
Pay viz., Rs.5000/-. In fact the commencement point of the Pay Band 2 should be
at Rs.12090/- based on the minimum of S12 scale [6500X1.86 = 12090] instead of
Rs.9300/- computed by multiplying Rs.5000/- by 1.86.
The Official Side however insisted that what has
been recommended by the Commission is correct in terms of the above principle
stated by the Commission; this was not acceptable to the Staff Side.
The official side then stated that this item may
be further discussed in the next meeting.
Item No 5 (i) and 34 & 35 - Reopening of the
option for fixation of pay on promotion.
The Staff Side pointed out that the orders
reopening the option up to 31.12.2010 was received in the lowest formations
late & therefore all persons could not exercise the reopening option and
therefore it should be extended up to 31.12.12. Defense Staff Side also raised
the issue of not allowing this option to those who have been promoted to Master
Craftsman upgraded post as because final orders have been issued late.
The official side agreed to refer these matters
to DOPT, which would be considered and decided.
Item No. 5 (iii) - Special Allowance &
Qualifying Pay.
The Staff Side pointed out that special
qualifying pay may have been treated as allowance but it is treated as pay for
purpose of fixation of pay on promotion to higher post. The result is that
senior employees who have been promoted during the period 1.1.2006 to 31.8.2008
get the benefit of pre-revised qualification pay when they have been promoted
whereas the junior employees promoted on or after 1.9.2008 have been granted
the benefit of doubled qualification pay and therefore the seniors are getting
fixed at lower stage.
The official Side agreed to look into this
matter
Item No.5 (iv) - Anomaly in fixation of pay
between Direct Recruits & Promotees.
The Staff Side pointed out that in terms of FR
22 no person who is promoted should be fixed below the minimum of the Pay Scale
of the higher post and as the system of Pay Bands have been introduced clubbing
several posts, the Commission has devised a formula for fixing the entry pay
(which is always the minimum) for fresh recruits. That being the case all
promotes have to be fixed not below the said minimum i.e. the entry pay of the
fresh recruit for each grade pay.
Official side insisted that what they have
ordered i.e. stepping up the pay of promotes to the post subject to certain
conditions is more than enough and if there are certain difficulties, these may
be referred to be considered.
The Staff Side however insisted that all the
conditionalities may be withdrawn and all Promotees may be fixed at the entry
pay of that post for the direct recruitee if there is a quota for direct
recruitment in that post irrespective of any new recruitee has joined the post
or not
The official side stated that the matter may be
discussed in the next meeting.
Item No (v) - Date of Next Increment.
The Staff Side urged for grant of one increment
in pre revised pay scale on 1.1.2006 as one time measure in respect of all
those whose next increment would be between 1.2.2006 to 30.6.2006 and then
re-fixing them in the revised pay band and to grant next increment on 1.7.2006.
This is only as a one-time measure and we would not demand similar treatment in
respect of others.
The official side then agreed to the above
formulation.
Item No 5 (vii) - Temporary Status casual
labourers.
The Staff Side pointed out that as per the
scheme of Temporary Status, these employees have been granted the pre-revised
minimum of Rs.2550-3200 applicable to the lowest post with the benefit of
annual increment etc. Therefore so far as pay scale are concerned they are
being treated as regular employees. They have to be granted the Grade Pay of
Rs.1800 and fixed at Rs.7000 with effect from 1.1.2006 if they are already
matriculates and if not they should be given the training and then fixed at
Rs.7000 with grade pay of Rs.1800 w.e.f. 1.1.2006.
The official side noted this demand and assured
consideration.
Item No.11 - Grant of Revised Allowance w.e.f.
1.1.2006.
After discussion it was indicated that the issue
may be discussed further in the next meeting before recording a disagreement if
necessary.
Item No 12& 13 - Transport Allowance.
The Staff Side pointed out that the calculations
desired by the official side are already available in item no. 13. It has been
pointed out that Transport Allowance at the rate of Rs. 3200 granted to those
in PB-3 of grade pay Rs.5400 and above is 2.9 times of their pre-revised TA+CCA
which was Rs.1100. The Transport Allowance in respect of Grade Pay of Rs.4600
& 4200 has been revised to Rs.1600 which is only 2.28 times of the
pre-revised TA+CCA amounting to Rs.700/-.
The demand was that the raise granted in respect
of grade pay of Rs.4600 & 4200 should also be 2.9.times of Rs.700 which
would work out to Rs.2030.
The official side stated that this is a new
demand and cannot be treated as anomaly.
The Staff Side then stated that this item would
be included in the agenda of the National Council
Item No.14 - Revision of the existing allowance
which are to be replaced by new schemes.
In the last meeting it was stated that if within
six months the new schemes are not finalized and introduced, the rates of these
allowance like risk Allowance & Patient Care Allowance would be doubled.
The official side agreed to take a decision in
this matter within a month's time i.e. latest by 5.2.2012.
Item No.15, 16, 17 - Parity in pension.
In Para 5.1.47, the VI CPC has stated that in
order to maintain the existing modified parity between present and future
retirees it will be necessary to allow same fitment benefit as is being
recommended for existing employees.
Having so recognised the maintenance of parity
between the present and future retirees, the Commission has not extended the
following liberalization benefits.
· Full pension after
completion of 10/20 years of qualifying service
· Last pay drawn for
determination of pension if it is more advantageous than the average emoluments
and
· 50% of Grade Pay as
against 40% of pre-revised basic pension
Benefit of these liberalisations may be extended
to present pensioners w.e.f. 1.1.2006 (we do not want arrears) so that parity
between present and future retirees is ensured as desired by the VI CPC.
The official side suggested that the matter may
be discussed in the next meeting and disagreement if necessary will then be
recorded.
The Staff Side also pointed out the latest
judgment of full bench of Principal Bench of Central Administrative Tribunal
according to which the clarificatory orders issued by Department of Pension
dated 30th October 2008 for determining the modified parity has been quashed
and Government has been directed to grant 50% /30% of sum of minimum pay in the
pay band and grade pay of the corresponding pay scale of the post from which
the employee had retired and re-fix the pension / family pension with effect
from 1.1.2006 and pay arrears.
The official side stated that the Judgment is
being considered and decision would be soon taken.
Item No. 20 - Daily Allowance on Tour.
The Staff Side insisted that rates of daily
allowance may be doubled if the present system of reimbursement on the basis of
actual expenditure on conveyance, boarding and lodging etc. are not suitable /
practicable in the case of employees who go on tour to places where there are
no such hotels / restaurants and the Auto drivers do not issue the receipts.
They also pointed out that when all allowances
have been doubled and the Railway has also already doubled the rate of daily
allowance on tour, why the Government should insist that DA should be at the
pre-revised rates which are quite inadequate to meet the expenses on conveyance,
boarding and lodging.
The matter was deferred to be discussed in the
next meeting.
Item No. 24, 25, 26 - Commutation of pension.
The Staff Side demand is that option of
Commutation had been given when a person retires. The commutation was allowed
in terms of pension then fixed on the basis of pre-revised pay etc on the day
following the date of retirement and in terms of the Table then in force
If as a result of revision of pay and consequent
revision of pension, additional amount of commutation arose the table which was
applicable on date of retirement will have to be operated.
The New Table which has come in to force on or
after 1.9.2008 cannot be made applicable in determination of additional
commutation value which Table was not in existence on date of retirement.
The official side deferred this item for next
meeting and to consider recording of disagreement if need be only in that
meeting.
Item No. 28 - Grant of Grade Pay of Rs. 5400 in
PB-2 for Asstt. Accounts/Audit Officer.
In the last meeting it was agreed that this and
other connected issues would be discussed separately outside this forum by the
Jt. Secretary (Estt.) & Jt. Secretary (Pers) with the Staff Side.
(staff corner news)
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
GPF (General Provident Fund) interest rate Revised for 2012-13
(PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)
F.No.5(1)-B(PD)/2012
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Economic affairs)
New Delhi, the 22nd May, 2012
RESOLUTION
It is announced for general information that during the year 2012-2013, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 8.8% (Eight point eight per cent) per annum.This rates will be in force during the financial year beginning on 1.4.2012.
The funds concerned are :-
1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services).
2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India).
3. The All India Services Provident Fund.
4. The State Railway Provident Fund.
5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).
6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund.
7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.
8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund.
9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.
10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.
2. Ordered that the Resolution be published in Gazette of India.
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(Brajendra Navnit)
Deputy Secretary (Budget)
Affiliation of A&N Electricity Technical Employees Association with GEF
Patron
GEF/ANI/2012/25
19.04.2012
Shri. Kuldip Rai Sharma
Social
Worker
To
The Chief Secretary,
A & N Administration,
Port Blair.
Subject :- Intimation of Affiliation of A&N Electricity
Technical Employees
Association
- regarding.
Sir,
We have
received an application from General Secretary, A & N Electricity Technical
Employees Association Port Blair
for affiliation of their
Association. Which was placed before the
General Body meeting of our Federation held on 14.04.2012 and the house has unanimously
resolved to affiliate the Association.
Accordingly,
we have affiliated the Association and enclosed the following documents for
your kind information and necessary action.
1
Copy of application received for affiliation.
2
Copy of Proceedings of General Body meeting of the Association held.
3
List of Office Bearers of the Association.
4
Copy of Charter of demands.
Thanking You.
Yours faithfully,
( P.KANNAN )
PRESIDENT.
Copy to :-
1.
The
Senior PS to Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Raj
NIwas, Port Blair for kind information to Hon’ble Lt. Governor.
2.
The
Commissioner -Cum-Secretary (Power), A&N Administration, Port Blair for
kind information and necessary action.
3.
The
Secretary (Personnel), A&N Administration, Port Blair for kind information.
4.
The
Superintending Engineer, Electricity Department, Port Blair for kind
information and necessary action.
5.
Shri.
Kuldip Rai Sharma, Patron Govt. Employees Federation, Gandhi Bhavan, Port Blair
for kind information.
6.
The
General Secretary, A&N Electricity Technical Employees
Association, Port Blair for
kind information.
PRESIDENT.
NEW OFFICE BEARERS ELECTED FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES FEDERATION, ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDSEF
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NEW OFFICE BEARERS ELECTED for GEF
The General Body
meeting of Government Employees Federation, A&N Islands was held on 14.04.2012 at 5.00 p.m. in the
Premises of its Office at Gandhi Bhavan, Port Blair. In which, the following
office bearers were elected.
1. PRESIDENT - Mr. P.KANNAN
2. Vice
President - 1. Mr.
H.A.Siddique 2. Mr. K.Madhava
Rao
3. Mr. N.Venkataratnam 4. Mr. Shyam Karan
3. GENERAL SECRETARY - Mr. S. K. MAJUMDAR
4. Asst.Gen.Sec.Cum-Treasurer- Mr. M.Murugeshan.
5. Secretary - 1. Mr. U.Sibu 2.
Mr. J.M.Nair
3. Mr. M.K.Dutta 4. Mr. Shakeel Aktar
6. Joint Secretary (P/Blair) - 1. Mr.
Deepak Johnson
-do-( Middle Andaman) - 2. Mr.
E.V.Rao
-do-( North Andaman) - 3. Mr. Manwar Khan
-do-( South Andaman) - 4. Mr. Sada Shakthi
-do-( Car Nicobar ) - 5. Mr.
K.Balakrishnan
7. Organising Secretary - 1. Mr. K.Shesha Rao, 2. Mr. Sourit Mondal
3. Mr. M.Jothi 4.
Mr. Jagdish
8. Office Secretary - 1. Mr. Prakash Rao, 2.
Mr. Aiyaramu
3. Mr. K.Hamza 4. Mr. Sengupta
9. EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
1. Mr. Moti Lall 9. Mr.
N.A.Rasheed
2. Mr. S.K.Bala 10. Mr.
Nizamuddin
3. Mr. B.M.Sutradar 11. Mrs.
Bina Vaidya
4. Mr. A.B.Siddiqui 12. Mr.
M.Venkat Rao
5. Mr. Shyam 13. Mr.
Dasrath
6. Mr. Abdul Razak 14. Mr.
M.A.Basir
7. Mr.Prabhakaran 15. Mr.
Alagiri
8. Mr. Ram Sharma 16. Mr.
Chiranjivlu.
10. NOMINATED MEMBERS
1. Patron - Mr. Kuldip Rai Sharma
2. Advisor - Mr. A.Alagan
3. Media
Advisor - Mr. K.Ganeshan
4. Legal
Advisor - Mr. A.S.Roy, Senior Advocate
5. Asst.
Legal Advisor - Mr. Tapan Kumar Das,
Advocate
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