F.No.12/1/2010-JCA-2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
North Block, New Delhi,
Dated the 27th June, 2011
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Restricted Holiday (RH) on the occasion birthday of Shri Guru Gobind Singh to be observed on 31st December, 2011
The birthday of Shri Guru Gobind Singh has been shifted from 5th January 2012 (15 Pausha 1933 SE, Thursday) to 31st December 2011 (10 Pausha 1933 SE Saturday). Modification had been made on the basis of amendments in the critcrion of the festival falling on Lunar tithi - Pausha Sukla Saptami instead of Solar Date of January 5. Accordingly, there will be Restricted Holiday on 3lst December, 2011 on account of birthday of Shri Guru Gobind Singh.
2. Hindi version will follow.
(Dinesh Kapila)
Director (JCA)
Source:www.persmin.gov.in
Megadoot awards presented- Chandragiri HO of Chittor Dist bagged Best post office Award
Hon’ble Minister of Communications & Information Technology Presents Meghdoot Awards 2009 and 2010 to Postal Employees.Fifteen Individuals bag Awards, five of them are Women.Best Post Office Award goes to Chandragiri Head Post Office, Andhra Pradesh. Two new categories for awards introduced from this year.
Sri. Kapil Sibal Minster of Communications & Information Technology and Human Resource Development conferred the Meghdoot Awards to the postal employees in a function held at New Delhi on 27-06-2011.
This Association congratulate to all awardees.
Sri. Kapil Sibal Minster of Communications & Information Technology and Human Resource Development conferred the Meghdoot Awards to the postal employees in a function held at New Delhi on 27-06-2011.
This Association congratulate to all awardees.
KYC Norms - UIDAI Card
Dte Memo No : 30-75 / 2011-D Dt. 22.06.11.
Sub : Recognition of UID No (Aadhaar Card) as a valid proof of Identity & Proof of Address.
In accordance with the direction issued by the Cabinet Secretariat, GoI, for recognition of UID No. as a valid proof of Identity & Address, it has been decided that the UID No. of the addressee may be treated as valid proof of identity and address for the purpose of delivery of accountable mail.
02. It is requested that this may be brought to the notice of all concerned for necessary action.
Sd/
Rishikesh
Director (Mail Management)
Sub : Recognition of UID No (Aadhaar Card) as a valid proof of Identity & Proof of Address.
In accordance with the direction issued by the Cabinet Secretariat, GoI, for recognition of UID No. as a valid proof of Identity & Address, it has been decided that the UID No. of the addressee may be treated as valid proof of identity and address for the purpose of delivery of accountable mail.
02. It is requested that this may be brought to the notice of all concerned for necessary action.
Sd/
Rishikesh
Director (Mail Management)
Enhancement of SB Allowances to PAs
Dte Memo No : 113-07 / 2010-SB
SB Order No. 10 / 2011.
Enhancement of SB Allowance to PAs working in Savings Bank Branches.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this office letter of No. 2-2/93-SB Dt. 08.10.2004 (SB Order No. 17/2004) vide which it was conveyed that Ministry of Finance (DEA) has conveyed its approval for increase in the SB Allowance from Rs.60 to Rs.150 & from Rs.30 to Rs.75 per month wef 08.10.04.
02. After implementation of 6th CPC, increase in teh SB Allowance was taken up with MoF (DEA), which has not vide its OM No. 17/1/2001-NS-II Dt. 10.06.11 has conveyed its approval for enhancement of SB Allowance as per the following rates wef 01.09.08.
01. Staff Fully engaged in SB / SC work - present Rs.150 - new rate from 01.09.08 Rs.300.
02. Staff Partially engaged in SB / SC work - present Rs.75 - new rate from 01.09.08 Rs.150.
03. All other conditions for grant of SB Allowances will remain unchanged.
Sd/-
S.Manik Lakra
ADG (FS)
SB Order No. 10 / 2011.
Enhancement of SB Allowance to PAs working in Savings Bank Branches.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this office letter of No. 2-2/93-SB Dt. 08.10.2004 (SB Order No. 17/2004) vide which it was conveyed that Ministry of Finance (DEA) has conveyed its approval for increase in the SB Allowance from Rs.60 to Rs.150 & from Rs.30 to Rs.75 per month wef 08.10.04.
02. After implementation of 6th CPC, increase in teh SB Allowance was taken up with MoF (DEA), which has not vide its OM No. 17/1/2001-NS-II Dt. 10.06.11 has conveyed its approval for enhancement of SB Allowance as per the following rates wef 01.09.08.
01. Staff Fully engaged in SB / SC work - present Rs.150 - new rate from 01.09.08 Rs.300.
02. Staff Partially engaged in SB / SC work - present Rs.75 - new rate from 01.09.08 Rs.150.
03. All other conditions for grant of SB Allowances will remain unchanged.
Sd/-
S.Manik Lakra
ADG (FS)
Transfer / Posting in IP cadre.
Following transfer / posting orders are issued by CO /RO Mumbai.
1. Shri Rajesh H. Dalvi, IP (Technology) RO Mumbai to be IP, Foreign PostMumbai attached to CO Mumbai as IP (BD).
2. Shri Yogesh S. Karle, SDI (P) Barshi Sub Division (Solapur Div - Pune Region) to be IP (Technology) RO Mumbai.
1. Shri Rajesh H. Dalvi, IP (Technology) RO Mumbai to be IP, Foreign PostMumbai attached to CO Mumbai as IP (BD).
2. Shri Yogesh S. Karle, SDI (P) Barshi Sub Division (Solapur Div - Pune Region) to be IP (Technology) RO Mumbai.
CBDT Notification on exemption of Filing IT return
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has notified the scheme exempting salaried taxpayers with total income up to Rs.5 lakh from filing income tax return for assessment year 2011-12, which will be due on July 31, 2011. Individuals having total income up to Rs.5,00,000 for FY 2010-11, after allowable deductions, consisting of salary from a single employer and interest income from deposits in a saving bank account up to Rs.10,000 are not required to file their income tax return.Such individuals must report their Permanent Account Number (PAN) and the entire income from bank interest to their employer, pay the entire tax by way of deduction of tax at source, and obtain a certificate of tax deduction in Form No.16. Persons receiving salary from more than one employer, having income from sources other than salary and interest income from a savings bank account, or having refund claims shall not be covered under the scheme. The scheme shall also not be applicable in cases wherein notices are issued for filing the income tax return under section 142(1) or section 148 or section 153A or section 153C of the Income Tax Act 1961.
NOTIFICATION NO. 36/2011 F. NO. 142/09/2011 (TPL), DATED 23-6-2011
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1C) of section 139 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby exempts the following class of persons, subject to the conditions specified hereinafter, from the requirement of furnishing a return of income under sub-section (1) of section 139 for the assessment year 2011-12, namely :—
Class of Persons
1. An Individual whose total income for the relevant assessment year does not exceed five lakh rupees and consists of only income chargeable to income-tax under the following head,—
(A) "Salaries";
(B) "Income from other sources", by way of interest from a savings account in a bank, not exceeding ten thousand rupees.
Conditions
2. The individual referred to in para 1,—
(i) has reported to his employer his Permanent Account Number (PAN);
(ii) has reported to his employer, the incomes mentioned in sub-para (B) of para 1 and the employer has deducted the tax thereon;
(iii) has received a certificate of tax deduction in Form 16 from his employer which mentions the PAN, details of income and the tax deducted at source and deposited to the credit of the Central Government;
(iv) has discharged his total tax liability for the assessment year through tax deduction at source and its deposit by the employer to the Central Government;
(v) has no claim of refund of taxes due to him for the income of the assessment year; and
(vi) has received salary from only one employer for the assessment year.
3. The exemption from the requirement of furnishing a return of income-tax shall not be available where a notice under section 142(1) or section 148 or section 153A or section 153C of the Income-tax Act has been issued for filing a return of income for the relevant assessment year.
4. This notification shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette
NOTIFICATION NO. 36/2011 F. NO. 142/09/2011 (TPL), DATED 23-6-2011
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1C) of section 139 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby exempts the following class of persons, subject to the conditions specified hereinafter, from the requirement of furnishing a return of income under sub-section (1) of section 139 for the assessment year 2011-12, namely :—
Class of Persons
1. An Individual whose total income for the relevant assessment year does not exceed five lakh rupees and consists of only income chargeable to income-tax under the following head,—
(A) "Salaries";
(B) "Income from other sources", by way of interest from a savings account in a bank, not exceeding ten thousand rupees.
Conditions
2. The individual referred to in para 1,—
(i) has reported to his employer his Permanent Account Number (PAN);
(ii) has reported to his employer, the incomes mentioned in sub-para (B) of para 1 and the employer has deducted the tax thereon;
(iii) has received a certificate of tax deduction in Form 16 from his employer which mentions the PAN, details of income and the tax deducted at source and deposited to the credit of the Central Government;
(iv) has discharged his total tax liability for the assessment year through tax deduction at source and its deposit by the employer to the Central Government;
(v) has no claim of refund of taxes due to him for the income of the assessment year; and
(vi) has received salary from only one employer for the assessment year.
3. The exemption from the requirement of furnishing a return of income-tax shall not be available where a notice under section 142(1) or section 148 or section 153A or section 153C of the Income-tax Act has been issued for filing a return of income for the relevant assessment year.
4. This notification shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette
Transfer in IP cadre.
The following transfer and posting order is issued by RO Mumbai.
1. Shri V. V. Nayak, designate ASP Palghar Sub division to be ASP, Mumbai Cith North Division, Mumbai.
2. Shri Patel, designate ASP, APS Mumbai City North Division to be ASP, Palghar Sub Division.
1. Shri V. V. Nayak, designate ASP Palghar Sub division to be ASP, Mumbai Cith North Division, Mumbai.
2. Shri Patel, designate ASP, APS Mumbai City North Division to be ASP, Palghar Sub Division.
Upgradation of Grade Pay from Rs 4200/- to Rs 4600/- for Inspector, Posts
To
Ms. Radhika Doraiswamy
Secretary (Posts)
Dak Bhawan
New Delhi 110001
No.CHQ/IPASP/SCPC Dated 24.06.2011
Sub: Upgradation of Grade Pay from Rs 4200/- to Rs 4600/- for Inspector, Posts
with effect from 01.01.2006..
Ref:- Postal Directorate No. 4-12/2009-PCC dated 22-03-2010
Respected Madam,
Your kind attention is invited to our letter of even no. dated 23.12.2010 (copy enclosed) on the subject mentioned above.
This issue is pending since November 2009 and we have taken up the above matter with the Department repeatedly and also held informal meetings with the DDG (Estt.). We have also taken up this issue as an item in the agenda for periodical meeting. Unfortunately, no meeting has been conducted by the Department. However, the Department is holding regular meetings with the Postal JCA comprising NFPE, FNPO and GDS Unions. We have also requested to your goodself by our letter dated 31.05.2011 for grant of personal interview to discuss our long pending genuine demands but the same has not been granted so far. This is very crucial and important issue agitating the minds of our members and there is a great resentment among them.
Association gave its proposal in writing for merger of the post of Inspector, Posts & Assistant Superintendent, Posts and designating the merged post as Inspector, Posts or Assistant Superintendent, Posts as may be decided by the Department but retaining the Gazetted status to the existing incumbents in Assistant Superintendent, Posts grade till their promotion / retirement. If the Department feels problem in merger of the post of IP and ASP, then the post of ASP may be merged with PS Group B with a Grade Pay of Rs.4800/- with effect from 01.01.2006 as both the posts are Gazetted Group B & difference of Grade Pay is only Rs.200/-.
This Association urges upon the Department to consider up-gradation of Grade Pay of Inspector Posts from Rs. 4200/- to Rs. 4600/- with effect from 01.01.2006 and merger of the post of ASP with the post of PS Group B with a Grade Pay of Rs.4800/- .
The Association shall be grateful if an immediate meeting on the above subject is conducted by the Department to discuss and resolve this issue positively.
With regards,
Yours sincerely,
(Roop Chand)
General Secretary
Ms. Radhika Doraiswamy
Secretary (Posts)
Dak Bhawan
New Delhi 110001
No.CHQ/IPASP/SCPC Dated 24.06.2011
Sub: Upgradation of Grade Pay from Rs 4200/- to Rs 4600/- for Inspector, Posts
with effect from 01.01.2006..
Ref:- Postal Directorate No. 4-12/2009-PCC dated 22-03-2010
Respected Madam,
Your kind attention is invited to our letter of even no. dated 23.12.2010 (copy enclosed) on the subject mentioned above.
This issue is pending since November 2009 and we have taken up the above matter with the Department repeatedly and also held informal meetings with the DDG (Estt.). We have also taken up this issue as an item in the agenda for periodical meeting. Unfortunately, no meeting has been conducted by the Department. However, the Department is holding regular meetings with the Postal JCA comprising NFPE, FNPO and GDS Unions. We have also requested to your goodself by our letter dated 31.05.2011 for grant of personal interview to discuss our long pending genuine demands but the same has not been granted so far. This is very crucial and important issue agitating the minds of our members and there is a great resentment among them.
Association gave its proposal in writing for merger of the post of Inspector, Posts & Assistant Superintendent, Posts and designating the merged post as Inspector, Posts or Assistant Superintendent, Posts as may be decided by the Department but retaining the Gazetted status to the existing incumbents in Assistant Superintendent, Posts grade till their promotion / retirement. If the Department feels problem in merger of the post of IP and ASP, then the post of ASP may be merged with PS Group B with a Grade Pay of Rs.4800/- with effect from 01.01.2006 as both the posts are Gazetted Group B & difference of Grade Pay is only Rs.200/-.
This Association urges upon the Department to consider up-gradation of Grade Pay of Inspector Posts from Rs. 4200/- to Rs. 4600/- with effect from 01.01.2006 and merger of the post of ASP with the post of PS Group B with a Grade Pay of Rs.4800/- .
The Association shall be grateful if an immediate meeting on the above subject is conducted by the Department to discuss and resolve this issue positively.
With regards,
Yours sincerely,
(Roop Chand)
General Secretary
Redesignation of 141 posts of HSG-I IP Line as Asstt. Superintendent Posts
To
Ms. Radhika Doraiswamy
Secretary (Posts)
Dak Bhawan
New Delhi 110001
No.CHQ/IPASP/HSG-I Dated 24.06.2011
Sub: Redesignation of 141 posts of HSG-I IP Line as Asstt. Superintendent Posts.
Respected Madam,
Your goodself is well aware that 141 posts of HSG-I in Postal Wing through out the country belong to IP Line officials. You are also well aware that post of HSG-I IP Line / ASP are promotional posts for Inspectors Posts. ASPs holding the posts of HSG-I are in gazetted status whereas General Line officials holding the posts of HSG-I are in non-gazetted status.
Service Unions representing General Line officials in HSG-I are demanding that 141 posts of HSG-I IP Line may be transferred to General Line to increase their promotional avenue. Their demand is not justified consequent upon introduction of Postmaster cadre in Postal Wing as their promotional avenues have already been increased.
In view of above facts, our Association urges upon the Department that 141 posts of HSG-I IP Line may be re-designated as "Assistant Superintendent Posts" in order to differenciate between HSG-I IP Line officials and HSG-I General Line officials as there is no financial implications.
With regards,
Yours sincerely,
(Roop Chand)
General Secretary
Ms. Radhika Doraiswamy
Secretary (Posts)
Dak Bhawan
New Delhi 110001
No.CHQ/IPASP/HSG-I Dated 24.06.2011
Sub: Redesignation of 141 posts of HSG-I IP Line as Asstt. Superintendent Posts.
Respected Madam,
Your goodself is well aware that 141 posts of HSG-I in Postal Wing through out the country belong to IP Line officials. You are also well aware that post of HSG-I IP Line / ASP are promotional posts for Inspectors Posts. ASPs holding the posts of HSG-I are in gazetted status whereas General Line officials holding the posts of HSG-I are in non-gazetted status.
Service Unions representing General Line officials in HSG-I are demanding that 141 posts of HSG-I IP Line may be transferred to General Line to increase their promotional avenue. Their demand is not justified consequent upon introduction of Postmaster cadre in Postal Wing as their promotional avenues have already been increased.
In view of above facts, our Association urges upon the Department that 141 posts of HSG-I IP Line may be re-designated as "Assistant Superintendent Posts" in order to differenciate between HSG-I IP Line officials and HSG-I General Line officials as there is no financial implications.
With regards,
Yours sincerely,
(Roop Chand)
General Secretary
Result of LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Postal Services Group "B" held on 29.05.2011
Postal Directorate has announced the result vide No. A-34012/01/2011-DE dated 23.06.2011 in respect of following candidates :-
List of IP Line Candidates
S. No. Name of the candidate Name of Circle Total Score
1. A SUBRAHMANYAM A P 422
2. RANJEET SINGH HARYANA 417
3. NARSINGH MAHTO (SC) BIHAR 389
List of General Line Candidates
1. VIPIN MALHOTRA DELHI 408
2. R PADMANABHAN NORTH EAST 408
3. MEGH RAJ MITTAL HARYANA 380
4. NARINDER KUMAR H P 370
5. S V RAO KANDE A P 364
6. JAWAHAR SINGH U P 361
7. KULBHUSHAN KAKAR PUNJAB 356
8. HYMAVATHI GOLLAMUDI A P 354
9. SAWRAJ KAUR PUNJAB 353
10. MALLADI H P SARMA A P 353
11. BASANTA KUMAR PANDA ORISSA 349
12. CHARU MITRA U P 349
13. MANOJ KUMAR NAIK ORISSA 347
14. RATI KANT SWAIN ORISSA 346
15. PAWAN KUMAR SHARMA RAJASTHAN 343
16. SATYA H C GUMPU A P 342
17. TRIOCHAN RAY ORISSA 339
18. RAM CHANDER PHOGAT HARYANA 336
19. JANAPALA PRASAD BABU A P 336
20. UGRASEN (SC) U P 302
21. B NARASAPPA (SC) A P 296
22. PONNURUVISWANADHAM (ST) A P 287
Congratulation to all candidates.
List of IP Line Candidates
S. No. Name of the candidate Name of Circle Total Score
1. A SUBRAHMANYAM A P 422
2. RANJEET SINGH HARYANA 417
3. NARSINGH MAHTO (SC) BIHAR 389
List of General Line Candidates
1. VIPIN MALHOTRA DELHI 408
2. R PADMANABHAN NORTH EAST 408
3. MEGH RAJ MITTAL HARYANA 380
4. NARINDER KUMAR H P 370
5. S V RAO KANDE A P 364
6. JAWAHAR SINGH U P 361
7. KULBHUSHAN KAKAR PUNJAB 356
8. HYMAVATHI GOLLAMUDI A P 354
9. SAWRAJ KAUR PUNJAB 353
10. MALLADI H P SARMA A P 353
11. BASANTA KUMAR PANDA ORISSA 349
12. CHARU MITRA U P 349
13. MANOJ KUMAR NAIK ORISSA 347
14. RATI KANT SWAIN ORISSA 346
15. PAWAN KUMAR SHARMA RAJASTHAN 343
16. SATYA H C GUMPU A P 342
17. TRIOCHAN RAY ORISSA 339
18. RAM CHANDER PHOGAT HARYANA 336
19. JANAPALA PRASAD BABU A P 336
20. UGRASEN (SC) U P 302
21. B NARASAPPA (SC) A P 296
22. PONNURUVISWANADHAM (ST) A P 287
Congratulation to all candidates.
Transfer in IP cadre.
Shri Yogesh S. Karle, SDI (P) Barshi Sub Division (Pune Region) is transferred and allotted to Mumbai Region.
Post Office savings accounts to be taxed from current fiscal
The government has decided to levy tax on the interest obtained on Post Office savings schemes from the current financial year.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes ( CBDT )) has brought out a notification in this regard recently, which stipulates that any interest earned beyond Rs 3,500 (in case of individual accounts) and Rs 7,000 (in case of joint accounts) will be taxable from the running fiscal.
The CBDT-- which is the administrative authority of the Income Tax Department-- has issued the notification to all the tax collection ranges across the country for implementation.
Taxpayers will have to reflect this investment on their income tax returns.
"Taxpayers who now invest in the post office saving accounts schemes will now have to show the interest earned on this scheme while filing their income tax returns. Interest upto Rs 3,500, in case of single accounts and and Rs 7,000 in case of joint accounts, is exempted," a senior I-T official said.
The Assessing Officer (AO) will compute the tax on the interest earned, beyond the exemption limit, accordingly, he said.
The current interest rates for Post Office savings deposits is 3.5 per cent per annum.
The minimum investment limit in this scheme is Rs 50 while the maximum limit is Rs one lakh for an individual account and Rs 2 lakh in case of a joint account.
Source:toi
INTRODUCTION OF CHILD CARE LEAVE (CCL) IN RESPECT OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES.
D.G. Posts No. 51-3/2009-SPB-II dated 15.06.2011.
I am directed to refer to the Department of Personnel & Training's OM No. 13018/2/2008-Estt. (L) dated 11.9.2008 followed by clarifications issued by them from time to time vide their OMs dated 29.9.2008, 18.11.2008, 2.12.2008, 7.9.2010 and 30.12.2010 on the subject mentioned above and to say that it may be insured that the cases of grant of child care leave are promptly dealt with as per the instructions of Government of India issued vide above referred Office Memoranda .
The said Office Memoranda can be down loaded from the website of Department of Personnel & Training i.e. www.persmin.nic.in for further reference.
Sd/-
(B.P.Sridevi)
Director (Staff)
Transfer / posting in IP cadre.
Shri Bharat W. Solgaonkar, SDI (P) Nandura Sub Division at Malkapur (under Nagpur Region) is transferred and posted as Inspector (PG) in Mumbai City North Division, Mumbai (under Mumbai Region).
GS Desk...Revised Charter of Demands
On the basis of feedback received from CHQ Office Bearers / Circle Secretaries, CHQ has made some modifications in the charter of demands. Revised Charter of Demands is reproduced below for information of all members. This will be submitted to the Department shortly.
i. Up-gradation of Grade Pay of Inspector, Posts from Rs. 4200/- to Rs. 4600/- with effect from 01.01.2006 and merger of post of Assistant Superintendent, Posts with the post of PS Group “B” as both are having Gazetted status and difference in Grade Pay is only Rs. 200/-.
ii. Implementation of the recommendations of Second CRC and restructuring of Inspector, Posts cadre as an Inspector is getting promotion in P.S. Group “B” only after 24 to 26 years of service in Inspector, Posts cadre.
iii. There are 866 posts in PS Group “B” cadre. At present 75% posts i.e.,
649 are filled through DPC on the basis of seniority cum fitness. 19% posts i.e., 165 are filled through LDCE among IP line officials and 6% i.e., 52 are filled through LDCE among General Line officials. Consequent upon the introduction of Postmaster cadre, there should be no change in 75% posts i.e., 649 posts through seniority quota. 87 posts of Senior Postmaster to be filled up through LDCE of IP line officials should be adjusted in 165 posts of existing examination quota of PS Group “B”.
iv. Consequent upon the introduction of Postmaster cadre, suitable amendment may be made in Recruitment Rules of PS Group “B” cadre revising quota of IP Line through seniority from 75% to 87%, IP Line through LDCE from 19% to 10% and General Line from 6% to 3%.
v. Supply of Laptops to all IPs/ASPs.
vi. 141 HSG I IP line posts may be re-designated as Assistant Superintendent Posts as it is a promotional for Inspector, Posts.
vii. Revision of rates of remuneration for performing duty as Invigilators in the examinations.
viii. viii. Promotion earned through examination should not be counted while granting MACP.
ix. Holding of periodical meetings with the Association at regular intervals. No
periodical meeting has been held since long time despite submission of agenda for the same.
GS Desk ...CHQ decision in connection with strike w. e. f. 5/7/2011.
Dear Friends,
In response to the Email/SMS sent to all CHQ Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries on 10.06.2011, Two Circle Branches have not replied so far. One Circle Branch is defunct. 19 Circle Branches have replied as follows:
No. of Circles in favour of Strike : 7
No. of Circles not in favour of Strike : 5
No. of Circles not taken any decision and left the decision to CHQ : 7
Majority of the Circle Branches are not in favour of the strike. Hence, CHQ is not issuing strike notice with effect from 05.07.2011. Decision regarding strike/agitational programme will be taken by ensuing Central Working Committee of the Association. In the meantime, CHQ will try its best to get our demands fulfilled through negotiations with the Department.
Yours sincerely,
Roop Chand
General Secretary
In response to the Email/SMS sent to all CHQ Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries on 10.06.2011, Two Circle Branches have not replied so far. One Circle Branch is defunct. 19 Circle Branches have replied as follows:
No. of Circles in favour of Strike : 7
No. of Circles not in favour of Strike : 5
No. of Circles not taken any decision and left the decision to CHQ : 7
Majority of the Circle Branches are not in favour of the strike. Hence, CHQ is not issuing strike notice with effect from 05.07.2011. Decision regarding strike/agitational programme will be taken by ensuing Central Working Committee of the Association. In the meantime, CHQ will try its best to get our demands fulfilled through negotiations with the Department.
Yours sincerely,
Roop Chand
General Secretary
India Post Partner with Fabindia to benefit Customers
India Post Introduces Retail Counter at Fabindia Store
With the opening of first postal retail extension counter at Fabindia’s flagship store, India Post and Fabindia partner to benefit customers in a first of its kind Public- Private Partnership. The counter was jointly inaugurated here today by Smt. Radhika Doraiswamy – Secretary (Post) to Government of India, Director General Department of Posts and the Chairman of the Postal Services Board and Mr. William Bissell - Managing Director, Fabindia Overseas Private Limited.
Delhi Postal Circle in collaboration with Fabindia Overseas Private Limited - India’s private retail platform for craft based products, opened its counter at Fabindia’s flagship store at 14, N Block Market, Greater Kailash-1, New Delhi.
As a part of the joint endeavour to enhance customer experience, India post will now offer customers hassle free postal retail service which would enable the customers to buy, pack and dispatch Fabindia products not only within India but also to International destinations. To help the customers in booking consignments, Delhi Postal Circle staff will be deployed at Fabindia store.
While this comes as an expansion of the existing postal retail service earlier introduced at the Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan (Cottage Emporium), New Delhi-1, where customers can avail Speed Post Services & Registered Parcel booking within the premises of the shopping complex, this is the first partnership with a private player.
With 140 stores across 58 cities in India and four international stores, Fabindia Overseas Private Limited is India’s largest retail platform for a wide range of products produced by artisans living largely in rural areas.
The POST OFFICE counter at the Fabindia outlet will offer the following domestic and international services from 1100 Hours till 1900 Hours (on all working days):
Flat Rate Parcel Service (Domestic) – Air Express Service, High Quality Boxes as a part of postage charges, One India One Rate
Flat Rate Parcel Service (International) – Any destination, anywhere in the world. Total composite Rates are applicable
EMS Speed Post Service (Domestic & International) – Fast, reliable, guaranteed Service
Source:pib
With the opening of first postal retail extension counter at Fabindia’s flagship store, India Post and Fabindia partner to benefit customers in a first of its kind Public- Private Partnership. The counter was jointly inaugurated here today by Smt. Radhika Doraiswamy – Secretary (Post) to Government of India, Director General Department of Posts and the Chairman of the Postal Services Board and Mr. William Bissell - Managing Director, Fabindia Overseas Private Limited.
Delhi Postal Circle in collaboration with Fabindia Overseas Private Limited - India’s private retail platform for craft based products, opened its counter at Fabindia’s flagship store at 14, N Block Market, Greater Kailash-1, New Delhi.
As a part of the joint endeavour to enhance customer experience, India post will now offer customers hassle free postal retail service which would enable the customers to buy, pack and dispatch Fabindia products not only within India but also to International destinations. To help the customers in booking consignments, Delhi Postal Circle staff will be deployed at Fabindia store.
While this comes as an expansion of the existing postal retail service earlier introduced at the Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan (Cottage Emporium), New Delhi-1, where customers can avail Speed Post Services & Registered Parcel booking within the premises of the shopping complex, this is the first partnership with a private player.
With 140 stores across 58 cities in India and four international stores, Fabindia Overseas Private Limited is India’s largest retail platform for a wide range of products produced by artisans living largely in rural areas.
The POST OFFICE counter at the Fabindia outlet will offer the following domestic and international services from 1100 Hours till 1900 Hours (on all working days):
Flat Rate Parcel Service (Domestic) – Air Express Service, High Quality Boxes as a part of postage charges, One India One Rate
Flat Rate Parcel Service (International) – Any destination, anywhere in the world. Total composite Rates are applicable
EMS Speed Post Service (Domestic & International) – Fast, reliable, guaranteed Service
Source:pib
News fromGS Desk about participation in strike.
Charter of Demands of All India Association of Inspector, Posts & Asstt. Superintendent, Posts
i. Up-gradation of Grade Pay of Inspector, Posts from Rs. 4200/- to Rs. 4600/- and merger of post of Assistant Superintendent, Posts with the post of PS Group “B” as both are having Gazetted status and difference in Grade Pay is only Rs. 200/-.
ii. There are 866 posts in PS Group “B” cadre. At present 75% posts i.e., 649 are filled through DPC on the basis of seniority cum fitness. 19% posts i.e., 165 are filled through LDCE among IP line officials and 6% i.e., 52 are filled through LDCE among General Line officials. Consequent upon the introduction of Postmaster cadre, there should be no change in 75% posts i.e., 649 posts through seniority quota. 87 posts of Senior Postmaster to be filled up through LDCE of IP line officials should be adjusted in 165 posts of existing examination quota of PS Group “B”.
iii. Consequent upon the introduction of Postmaster cadre, suitable amendment may be made in Recruitment Rules of PS Group “B” cadre revising quota of General Line from 6% to 3%.
iv. Implementation of the recommendations of Second CRC and restructuring of Inspector, Posts cadre as an Inspector is getting promotion in P.S. Group “B” only after 24 to 26 years of service in Inspector, Posts cadre.
v. Revision of rates of remuneration for performing duty as Invigilators in the examinations.
vi. Supply of Laptops to all IPs/ASPs.
vii. Promotion earned through examination should be not be counted while granting MACP.
viii. 141 HSG I IP line posts may be re-designated as Assistant Superintendent Posts as it is a promotional for Inspector, Posts.
ix. Holding of periodical meetings with the Association at regular intervals. No periodical meeting has been held since long time despite submission of agenda for the same.
x. Charter of demands of our Association has been prepared on request from some Circle branches. All CHQ Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries are requested to go through it and submit their suggestions if any, through email/SMS/comments on the blog.
Roop Chand
General Secretary
i. Up-gradation of Grade Pay of Inspector, Posts from Rs. 4200/- to Rs. 4600/- and merger of post of Assistant Superintendent, Posts with the post of PS Group “B” as both are having Gazetted status and difference in Grade Pay is only Rs. 200/-.
ii. There are 866 posts in PS Group “B” cadre. At present 75% posts i.e., 649 are filled through DPC on the basis of seniority cum fitness. 19% posts i.e., 165 are filled through LDCE among IP line officials and 6% i.e., 52 are filled through LDCE among General Line officials. Consequent upon the introduction of Postmaster cadre, there should be no change in 75% posts i.e., 649 posts through seniority quota. 87 posts of Senior Postmaster to be filled up through LDCE of IP line officials should be adjusted in 165 posts of existing examination quota of PS Group “B”.
iii. Consequent upon the introduction of Postmaster cadre, suitable amendment may be made in Recruitment Rules of PS Group “B” cadre revising quota of General Line from 6% to 3%.
iv. Implementation of the recommendations of Second CRC and restructuring of Inspector, Posts cadre as an Inspector is getting promotion in P.S. Group “B” only after 24 to 26 years of service in Inspector, Posts cadre.
v. Revision of rates of remuneration for performing duty as Invigilators in the examinations.
vi. Supply of Laptops to all IPs/ASPs.
vii. Promotion earned through examination should be not be counted while granting MACP.
viii. 141 HSG I IP line posts may be re-designated as Assistant Superintendent Posts as it is a promotional for Inspector, Posts.
ix. Holding of periodical meetings with the Association at regular intervals. No periodical meeting has been held since long time despite submission of agenda for the same.
x. Charter of demands of our Association has been prepared on request from some Circle branches. All CHQ Office Bearers and Circle Secretaries are requested to go through it and submit their suggestions if any, through email/SMS/comments on the blog.
Roop Chand
General Secretary
News from GS Desk : Strike updates
The SMS received from GS to all Circle Secretaries reg participation of proposed Strike from 05.07.11 is reproduced below :
Kindly consult your CWC members and take a decision whether we should also go for Strike and issue Notice to the Dept for Strike wef 05.07.11. Pl convey your decision by 13.06.11 so that CHQ could take decision.... Roop Chand, General Secretary
Extension of support to proposed indefinite Strike from 05-07-2011
All are well aware that CHQ has already extended its support to the indefinite strike call from 5th July 2011 given by Postal JCA comprising NFPE, FNPO and GDS Unions.
General Secretary requested to consult our CWC members and take a decision whether we should also go for strike and issue notice to the Department for strike with effect from 05.07.2011 for non settlement of our cadre issues and inform our Circle decision by 13.6.2011.
It is therefore requested to all the members particularly CWC members to convey your opinion over phone/email before 13/6/2011 (Morning) so that our Circle/s decision can be informed to CHQ. ..........Circle Secretary
People above 60 may get Old Age Pension
The government plans to lower by five years the existing age bar of 65 for getting Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension to benefit lakhs of people across the country.
Besides, there is a plan to double the quantum of pension to people above 80.
These proposals are likely to come up before the Union Cabinet at its meeting here tomorrow, official sources said.
The scheme is a part of the National Social Assistance Programme of the central government.
It has been a long-pending demand to lower the age of old age pension beneficiaries to 60 and the proposal if approved could benefit lakhs of aged people including widows and people living below poverty line.
Moreover, the government has proposed to increase the old age pension amount for people above 80 years by more than double.
Source:pti
Besides, there is a plan to double the quantum of pension to people above 80.
These proposals are likely to come up before the Union Cabinet at its meeting here tomorrow, official sources said.
The scheme is a part of the National Social Assistance Programme of the central government.
It has been a long-pending demand to lower the age of old age pension beneficiaries to 60 and the proposal if approved could benefit lakhs of aged people including widows and people living below poverty line.
Moreover, the government has proposed to increase the old age pension amount for people above 80 years by more than double.
Source:pti
Transfer / allotment orders in IP Cadre.... Mumbai Region
PMG Mumbai Region has issued the following transfer / posting orders.
1. Shri R. M. Topare, IP, Goa Region to be SDI (P) Mangaon Sub Division.
2. Shri N. G. Kachare, IP, Nagpur Region to be IP (PG) Mumbai GPO.
3. Shri S. S. Taware, IP, Aurangabad Region to be SDI (P), Mumbai City NW Division.
4. Shri G. M. Shravane, IP, Pune Region to be SDI (P) Mahad Sub Division.
5. Shri R. H. Dalvi, IP, Goa Region to be IP (Tech.) RO, Mumbai.
6. Smt.A. V. Vardekar, IP (PG) Mumbai GPO to be IP (PG)Mumbai City East Division.
7. Smt. R. Y. Desai, SDI (P), Mangaon Sub Division to be IP-I, Mumbai City NE Div.
8. Smt. S. S. Dalvi, SDI (P), Mahad Sub Division to be SDI (P), Mumbai City West Div.
1. Shri R. M. Topare, IP, Goa Region to be SDI (P) Mangaon Sub Division.
2. Shri N. G. Kachare, IP, Nagpur Region to be IP (PG) Mumbai GPO.
3. Shri S. S. Taware, IP, Aurangabad Region to be SDI (P), Mumbai City NW Division.
4. Shri G. M. Shravane, IP, Pune Region to be SDI (P) Mahad Sub Division.
5. Shri R. H. Dalvi, IP, Goa Region to be IP (Tech.) RO, Mumbai.
6. Smt.A. V. Vardekar, IP (PG) Mumbai GPO to be IP (PG)Mumbai City East Division.
7. Smt. R. Y. Desai, SDI (P), Mangaon Sub Division to be IP-I, Mumbai City NE Div.
8. Smt. S. S. Dalvi, SDI (P), Mahad Sub Division to be SDI (P), Mumbai City West Div.
Will Kisan Vikas Patra be discontinued?
Government Panel recommendations on small Investment Schemes
NEW DELHI: A government panel, set up to review the small investment schemes of post offices and banks, has recommended discontinuation of the popular Kisan Vikas Patra, among other changes.
The committee has also proposed a 0.5% raise in the interest rate for post office savings account to 4%, reduction in the maturity period of National Savings Certificates (NSCs) to five years from six, and raising the annual contribution limit in Public Provident Fund ( PPF )) toRs 1 lakh, from the current Rs 70,000.
The panel, headed by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor Shyamala Gopinath, submitted its report to the finance minister on Wednesday, a finance ministry statement said.
The proposals are in line with the suggestions made by experts, the RBI and commercial banks to ensure transparency, have market-linked rates, and reform the small savings plans offered by the government.
If the proposals are accepted, it could lead to big changes in the way the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) is managed and the returns it generates for investors.
The finance ministry had formed the panel after it accepted the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission to examine all aspects of the National Small Savings Fund.
To address the need for a long-term investment instrument, it has recommended introduction of a 10-year NSC scheme. The panel has also adviced benchmarking of interest rates on other small savings schemes to rates of government securities of similar maturity with positive spread of 25 basis points with two exceptions.
The first is 100 basis points spread for senior citizens' schemes, keeping in view its social objective, and the second is 50 basis points spread for the recommended 10-year NSC, keeping in view of its higher illiquidity.
These rates may be notified by the government afresh at the beginning of every financial year based on the average yields on government securities in the previous calendar year.
Bankers say the recommendations are in the right direction. "We will have to study them in detail, but it certainly looks like a first step in the right direction," said RK Bansal, executive director, IDBI Bank .
The committee has proposed that the mandatory component of investment of net small savings collections in state government securities be reduced to 50%. States can access up to 80% of NSSF for financing their annual expenditure.
The funds are given as a 25-year loan carrying 9.5% interest, higher than rates at which states can borrow from the market.
The balance amount could either be invested in central government securities or could be on-lent to other states on basis of requirement or could be lent for financing infrastructure projects requiring long-term finance, according to the panel.
It has been proposed that the tenure of these loans may be reduced from the current 25 years, including moratorium of 5 years, to 10 years.
Source Economic Times 8th June, 2011.
NEW DELHI: A government panel, set up to review the small investment schemes of post offices and banks, has recommended discontinuation of the popular Kisan Vikas Patra, among other changes.
The committee has also proposed a 0.5% raise in the interest rate for post office savings account to 4%, reduction in the maturity period of National Savings Certificates (NSCs) to five years from six, and raising the annual contribution limit in Public Provident Fund ( PPF )) toRs 1 lakh, from the current Rs 70,000.
The panel, headed by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor Shyamala Gopinath, submitted its report to the finance minister on Wednesday, a finance ministry statement said.
The proposals are in line with the suggestions made by experts, the RBI and commercial banks to ensure transparency, have market-linked rates, and reform the small savings plans offered by the government.
If the proposals are accepted, it could lead to big changes in the way the National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) is managed and the returns it generates for investors.
The finance ministry had formed the panel after it accepted the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission to examine all aspects of the National Small Savings Fund.
To address the need for a long-term investment instrument, it has recommended introduction of a 10-year NSC scheme. The panel has also adviced benchmarking of interest rates on other small savings schemes to rates of government securities of similar maturity with positive spread of 25 basis points with two exceptions.
The first is 100 basis points spread for senior citizens' schemes, keeping in view its social objective, and the second is 50 basis points spread for the recommended 10-year NSC, keeping in view of its higher illiquidity.
These rates may be notified by the government afresh at the beginning of every financial year based on the average yields on government securities in the previous calendar year.
Bankers say the recommendations are in the right direction. "We will have to study them in detail, but it certainly looks like a first step in the right direction," said RK Bansal, executive director, IDBI Bank .
The committee has proposed that the mandatory component of investment of net small savings collections in state government securities be reduced to 50%. States can access up to 80% of NSSF for financing their annual expenditure.
The funds are given as a 25-year loan carrying 9.5% interest, higher than rates at which states can borrow from the market.
The balance amount could either be invested in central government securities or could be on-lent to other states on basis of requirement or could be lent for financing infrastructure projects requiring long-term finance, according to the panel.
It has been proposed that the tenure of these loans may be reduced from the current 25 years, including moratorium of 5 years, to 10 years.
Source Economic Times 8th June, 2011.
Extension of PPF scheme up to "A" class PO
SB ORDER NO. 7/2011
F.No.32-01/2011-SB
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001, Dated: 25.05.2011
To
All Heads of Circles/Regions
Addl. Director General, APS, New Delhi
Subject: - Extension of PPF Scheme up to Post Offices with sanctioned strength of 2+1 ('A' Class Post Office) w.e.f 1.7.2011.
Sir / Madam,
The undersigned is directed to say that PPF Scheme was introduced by the Government through PPF Act 1968 and was initially made operational through designated bank branches. The Scheme was introduced up to Head Post Office level w.e.f 1.1.1979 and further extended up to LSG Post Offices w.e.f 1.7.1988. A review has been undertaken in this office to expand its operations to other Post Offices and it has been decided to expand the operation of this scheme up to 'A' Class Post Offices i.e where one SPM and 2 PAs are sanctioned.
2. The scheme will be made operational in such post offices w.e.f 1.7.2011. It is pertinent to mention that the scheme is a centralized one under which second set of data is to be maintained in SBSO at HPOs like savings account and all functions like Opening of account, registration of nomination, Interest Calculation, Sanction of Loan, Sanction of Withdrawal, Closure Sanction etc. are to be done at HPO level.
3. It is requested to circulate this letter to all Head Post Offices and 'A' Class post offices along with sufficient copies of all related forms/ledgers so that no one can find it difficult to make the scheme operational. It may also be ensured that working strength of such post offices may not become single handed at any point of time. Copy of PPF Rules framed by Min. of Finance under PPF Act 1968 and PPF operative rules given in POSB Manual Vol-I are enclosed for circulation to such post offices.
This issues with the approval of Secretary Posts.
Yours faithfully,
(Kawal Jit Singh)
Assistant Director (SB)
F.No.32-01/2011-SB
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001, Dated: 25.05.2011
To
All Heads of Circles/Regions
Addl. Director General, APS, New Delhi
Subject: - Extension of PPF Scheme up to Post Offices with sanctioned strength of 2+1 ('A' Class Post Office) w.e.f 1.7.2011.
Sir / Madam,
The undersigned is directed to say that PPF Scheme was introduced by the Government through PPF Act 1968 and was initially made operational through designated bank branches. The Scheme was introduced up to Head Post Office level w.e.f 1.1.1979 and further extended up to LSG Post Offices w.e.f 1.7.1988. A review has been undertaken in this office to expand its operations to other Post Offices and it has been decided to expand the operation of this scheme up to 'A' Class Post Offices i.e where one SPM and 2 PAs are sanctioned.
2. The scheme will be made operational in such post offices w.e.f 1.7.2011. It is pertinent to mention that the scheme is a centralized one under which second set of data is to be maintained in SBSO at HPOs like savings account and all functions like Opening of account, registration of nomination, Interest Calculation, Sanction of Loan, Sanction of Withdrawal, Closure Sanction etc. are to be done at HPO level.
3. It is requested to circulate this letter to all Head Post Offices and 'A' Class post offices along with sufficient copies of all related forms/ledgers so that no one can find it difficult to make the scheme operational. It may also be ensured that working strength of such post offices may not become single handed at any point of time. Copy of PPF Rules framed by Min. of Finance under PPF Act 1968 and PPF operative rules given in POSB Manual Vol-I are enclosed for circulation to such post offices.
This issues with the approval of Secretary Posts.
Yours faithfully,
(Kawal Jit Singh)
Assistant Director (SB)
New Examination System- Conducting LDCE for the year 2011
A copy of Postal Directorate Letter No. A-34020/08/2010-DE dated 30.05.2011 on the above subject is reproduced below :-
I am directed to say that after introduction of New Examination System in the Department of Posts, Applications under RTI Act 2005 are being received from several candidates seeking following clarifications on the syllabus prescribed for different examinations :-
(i) Intimate the Postal Manuals in which the syllabus/subjects are available ;
(ii) What is meant by " Accounts" ?
(iii) What is meant by " Material Management" ?
(iv) Model Question Papers suggested by the Examiners to the Department for adoption in the Examination ;
2. It is clarified that as per the new system of departmental examinations, all the Question Papers will be objective type Multi Choice Questions (MCQ) pattern and no books are prescribed. Candidates have to acquire knowledge from the following sources :
(i) With reference to the available Postal Manuals in the PSDs/ Indiapost Website.
(ii) Approved reference Books like FRs/SRs, Manual of Office Procedures, Marketing etc.which are already available in the market and also
(iii) From the experience gained by the candidates in their day to day work.
3. It is also informed that there is no scope for supply of Model Question Papers as the Question Papers will be objective type (MCQ pattern) and will mostly be given on the subjects prescribed in the syllabus and a single answer has to be given by the candidate. This may be circulated among all the candidates.
I am directed to say that after introduction of New Examination System in the Department of Posts, Applications under RTI Act 2005 are being received from several candidates seeking following clarifications on the syllabus prescribed for different examinations :-
(i) Intimate the Postal Manuals in which the syllabus/subjects are available ;
(ii) What is meant by " Accounts" ?
(iii) What is meant by " Material Management" ?
(iv) Model Question Papers suggested by the Examiners to the Department for adoption in the Examination ;
2. It is clarified that as per the new system of departmental examinations, all the Question Papers will be objective type Multi Choice Questions (MCQ) pattern and no books are prescribed. Candidates have to acquire knowledge from the following sources :
(i) With reference to the available Postal Manuals in the PSDs/ Indiapost Website.
(ii) Approved reference Books like FRs/SRs, Manual of Office Procedures, Marketing etc.which are already available in the market and also
(iii) From the experience gained by the candidates in their day to day work.
3. It is also informed that there is no scope for supply of Model Question Papers as the Question Papers will be objective type (MCQ pattern) and will mostly be given on the subjects prescribed in the syllabus and a single answer has to be given by the candidate. This may be circulated among all the candidates.
Members, Postal Services Board arragements.
Consequent upon the Retirements of Ms.Indira Krishnakumar, 1974, Member Planning & Shri.V.Sadasivam 1976, Member PLI on 31.05.11 A/N.
The competent authority has decided that Ms.Manjula Prasher 1976 Member Operations will look after the charge of Member PLI.
Shri.Kamleshwar Prasad 1977 Member HRD will look after the charger of Member Planning until further orders.
Directorate Memo No : 1-10/2009-SPG Dt. 02.06.11
The competent authority has decided that Ms.Manjula Prasher 1976 Member Operations will look after the charge of Member PLI.
Shri.Kamleshwar Prasad 1977 Member HRD will look after the charger of Member Planning until further orders.
Directorate Memo No : 1-10/2009-SPG Dt. 02.06.11
Transfers in ASP cadre ... Nagpur Region.
PMG Nagpur has issued the following transfer / posting orders in ASP cadre.
1. Shri V. P. Phirke, ASP (HQ) Buldhana Division is transferred and posted as ASP, South Sub Division, Amraoti.
2. Shri V. P. Bhoge, ASP (HQ), Chandrapur Division is transferred and posted as ASP (T), Chandrapur Division.
3. Shri N. P. Munde, PM (HSG-I), Khamgaon HO is transferred and posted as ASP (HQ) Buldhana Division.
4. Shri K. N. Bawankule, ASP, South Sub Division, Amraoti is transferred and posted as ASP (HQ), Chandrapur Division.
1. Shri V. P. Phirke, ASP (HQ) Buldhana Division is transferred and posted as ASP, South Sub Division, Amraoti.
2. Shri V. P. Bhoge, ASP (HQ), Chandrapur Division is transferred and posted as ASP (T), Chandrapur Division.
3. Shri N. P. Munde, PM (HSG-I), Khamgaon HO is transferred and posted as ASP (HQ) Buldhana Division.
4. Shri K. N. Bawankule, ASP, South Sub Division, Amraoti is transferred and posted as ASP (HQ), Chandrapur Division.
Conclusion of Special Recruitment Drive launched for filling up the backlog reserved vacancies of Persons with Disabilities.
No. 360381212008-Estt.(Res.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
North Block, New Delhi
Dated : 19th May 2011
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Conclusion of Special Recruitment Drive launched for filling up the backlog reserved vacancies of Persons with Disabilities.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM of even
number dated 27.1 1.2009 whereby a Special Recruitment Drive for filling up the backlog reserved vacancies of SCs, STs and OBCs was launched. It was stipulated that all the backlog vacancies existing in the Ministries / Departments and its Attached Offices / Subordinate Offices / Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies etc. as on 1 5.1 1.2009 shall be filled up by 15.7.2010. It could, however, not happen. The Drive was, therefore, extended upto 3oth June 201 1 vide OM of even no. dated 04.0 1.20 1 1 and all the Ministries / departments were requested to make concerted efforts to fill up the backlog reserved vacancies which had remained unfilled till then during the extended period of the Drive.
2. In view of the fact that the drive would conclude on 30.06.2011, it is requested that earnest efforts be made to fill up all the identified backlog vacancies by the said date.
3. All Ministries / Departments are requested to submit the progress of the drive to this Department, in preformed already prescribed earlier, in respect of the Ministry / Department and all its attached subordinate offices and autonomous public sector undertakings by 20.07.2011.
4. It may be noted that progress of the drive is to be submitted to the
Cabinet immediately on completion of the drive and as such it would be important that complete and up to date information is sent to this Department by the above date so that correct progress may be reported to the Cabinet, for which Ministry / Department would be responsible.
(K.G.Verma)
Director
www.persmin.gov.in
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
North Block, New Delhi
Dated : 19th May 2011
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Conclusion of Special Recruitment Drive launched for filling up the backlog reserved vacancies of Persons with Disabilities.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM of even
number dated 27.1 1.2009 whereby a Special Recruitment Drive for filling up the backlog reserved vacancies of SCs, STs and OBCs was launched. It was stipulated that all the backlog vacancies existing in the Ministries / Departments and its Attached Offices / Subordinate Offices / Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies etc. as on 1 5.1 1.2009 shall be filled up by 15.7.2010. It could, however, not happen. The Drive was, therefore, extended upto 3oth June 201 1 vide OM of even no. dated 04.0 1.20 1 1 and all the Ministries / departments were requested to make concerted efforts to fill up the backlog reserved vacancies which had remained unfilled till then during the extended period of the Drive.
2. In view of the fact that the drive would conclude on 30.06.2011, it is requested that earnest efforts be made to fill up all the identified backlog vacancies by the said date.
3. All Ministries / Departments are requested to submit the progress of the drive to this Department, in preformed already prescribed earlier, in respect of the Ministry / Department and all its attached subordinate offices and autonomous public sector undertakings by 20.07.2011.
4. It may be noted that progress of the drive is to be submitted to the
Cabinet immediately on completion of the drive and as such it would be important that complete and up to date information is sent to this Department by the above date so that correct progress may be reported to the Cabinet, for which Ministry / Department would be responsible.
(K.G.Verma)
Director
www.persmin.gov.in
Prmotion /Transfer and posting in JTS cadre.
CO has issued the following transfer / posting and promotion orders in JTS Cadre.
1. Shri A. R. Pund, Sr.PM, Mahim HO is promoted and posted as SSPOs, Mumbai City North East Division, Bhandup, Mumbai 400 042.
2. Smt. V. Mallika, APMG (MR) Mumbai Region is transferred and posted as Dy. Director, Mumbai GPO, Mumbai 400001.
3. Shri Gaurav Srivastava, SSPOs, Mumbai City North East Division is transferred and posted as APMG (MR) Mumbai Region.
1. Shri A. R. Pund, Sr.PM, Mahim HO is promoted and posted as SSPOs, Mumbai City North East Division, Bhandup, Mumbai 400 042.
2. Smt. V. Mallika, APMG (MR) Mumbai Region is transferred and posted as Dy. Director, Mumbai GPO, Mumbai 400001.
3. Shri Gaurav Srivastava, SSPOs, Mumbai City North East Division is transferred and posted as APMG (MR) Mumbai Region.
EXTENSION OF SUPPORT TO THE PROPOSED INDEFINITE STRIKE CALL GIVEN BY POSTAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION FROM 05.07.2011.
No.CHQ/IPASP Dated 03.06.2011
Sub: EXTENSION OF SUPPORT TO THE PROPOSED INDEFINITE STRIKE CALL GIVEN BY POSTAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION.
As all of us are well aware the Postal Joint Council of Action comprising NFPE, FNPO and GDS Unions has given a joint call for indefinite strike from July 5th 2011. The Department is going ahead with the Mail Network Optimisation Project recommended by the multinational consultancy called Mckinsey, which will have for-reaching implications. Thousands of Post Offices and RMS Sorting Offices are under the threat of closure. Unfortunately, the Department is not ready to take the employees or their Unions/Associations into confidence while implementing such measures. The other issues raised in the charter of demands are also equally important.
The Inspector, Posts cadre is one of the most neglected cadre in the Department. We are forced to work day and night for achieving targets fixed by the superiors, in addition to our day-to day inspection and other routine work without any extra remuneration. We are doing an excellent work as the middle level managers. Inspite of all this, our genuine demands for up-gradation of Grade Pay and better promotional avenues have not yet been considered positively by the Department. Our minimum demands for up-gradation of Grade Pay for Inspector, Posts and cadre restructuring to ensure better promotional avenues are still pending. We are in dark when these demands will be accepted by the Department for implementation. Our letters and memorandums are not being considered in a positive manner. There is great resentment among the IPs and ASPs working through out the country against the attitude of the Department.
We are seriously considering the appeal from the Postal JCA to join the strike. Pending decision by our Central Working Committee, we hereby extend our full and whole hearted support to the proposed indefinite strike from July 5th. We like to make it clear that we shall not act as strike breakers. However, it is also made clear that we shall work within the sphere of duties of Inspector, Posts cadre only in the event of the strike.
(Roop Chand)
General Secretary
Copy to:-
i) All CHQ Office Bearers / Circle Secretaries for information.
ii) Secretary General, NFPE/FNPO for information.
Sub: EXTENSION OF SUPPORT TO THE PROPOSED INDEFINITE STRIKE CALL GIVEN BY POSTAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION.
As all of us are well aware the Postal Joint Council of Action comprising NFPE, FNPO and GDS Unions has given a joint call for indefinite strike from July 5th 2011. The Department is going ahead with the Mail Network Optimisation Project recommended by the multinational consultancy called Mckinsey, which will have for-reaching implications. Thousands of Post Offices and RMS Sorting Offices are under the threat of closure. Unfortunately, the Department is not ready to take the employees or their Unions/Associations into confidence while implementing such measures. The other issues raised in the charter of demands are also equally important.
The Inspector, Posts cadre is one of the most neglected cadre in the Department. We are forced to work day and night for achieving targets fixed by the superiors, in addition to our day-to day inspection and other routine work without any extra remuneration. We are doing an excellent work as the middle level managers. Inspite of all this, our genuine demands for up-gradation of Grade Pay and better promotional avenues have not yet been considered positively by the Department. Our minimum demands for up-gradation of Grade Pay for Inspector, Posts and cadre restructuring to ensure better promotional avenues are still pending. We are in dark when these demands will be accepted by the Department for implementation. Our letters and memorandums are not being considered in a positive manner. There is great resentment among the IPs and ASPs working through out the country against the attitude of the Department.
We are seriously considering the appeal from the Postal JCA to join the strike. Pending decision by our Central Working Committee, we hereby extend our full and whole hearted support to the proposed indefinite strike from July 5th. We like to make it clear that we shall not act as strike breakers. However, it is also made clear that we shall work within the sphere of duties of Inspector, Posts cadre only in the event of the strike.
(Roop Chand)
General Secretary
Copy to:-
i) All CHQ Office Bearers / Circle Secretaries for information.
ii) Secretary General, NFPE/FNPO for information.
Transfers / Postings & Promotion in JAG cadre of IPoS Group A
Directorate vide Memo No.2-8/2011-SPG dtd. 03-06-2011 has issued transfers and postings in respect of Junior Administrative Grade of IPoS Group A.
Transfers pertaining to Maharashtra Circle Officers:
1.Smt. Sheuli Burman, DPS (HQ) Karnataka is transferred and posted as DPS, Nagpur.
2. Smt. Veena Srinivas, DPS, Goa is transferred and posted as DPS,Banglore, Karnataka Circle.
3. Smt. M Srilatha on deputation is transferred and posted as DPS, Aurangabad Region, Maharashtra Circle.
4. Smt. Swati Madhukar Pandey, DPS, Nagpur Region is transferred and posted as DPS, Bhopal Region, MP circle.
Adhoc promotions from STS to JAG:
1. Smt. Suchita A Joshi, APMG (Technology) o/o CPMG, Mumbai is posted as DPS, Vadodara Region, Vadodara.
Source : Sauliyat.com
Transfers pertaining to Maharashtra Circle Officers:
1.Smt. Sheuli Burman, DPS (HQ) Karnataka is transferred and posted as DPS, Nagpur.
2. Smt. Veena Srinivas, DPS, Goa is transferred and posted as DPS,Banglore, Karnataka Circle.
3. Smt. M Srilatha on deputation is transferred and posted as DPS, Aurangabad Region, Maharashtra Circle.
4. Smt. Swati Madhukar Pandey, DPS, Nagpur Region is transferred and posted as DPS, Bhopal Region, MP circle.
Adhoc promotions from STS to JAG:
1. Smt. Suchita A Joshi, APMG (Technology) o/o CPMG, Mumbai is posted as DPS, Vadodara Region, Vadodara.
Source : Sauliyat.com
Promotion in JTS Gr. 'A' cadre.
Shri A. R. Pund, Sr. Postmaster, Mahim HO, Mumbai 400 008 promoted on adhoc basis to JTS Gr. A cadre and posted as Sr. Dy. Director, Mumbai GPO, Mumbai 400001.
We congratulate the officer.
We congratulate the officer.
Review result of IP Exam 2008.
Review results of IP Examination 2008 in relaxation of standard norms in respect of following two ST vacancies of Maharashtra Circle have been declared by Directorate.
Sl. No. | Name of the candidate | Roll No. | Cast | Year |
1 | A. F. Dandge | MH/91/IP/2008 | ST | 2008 |
2 | A. G. Salunkhe | MH/92/IP/2008 | ST | 2008 |
We congratulate the successful candidates and welcome them to the Association.
No need to file IT Return for annual Income up to Rs 5 Lakhs
New Delhi, May 31 (PTI) - As many as 85 lakh salaried tax payers with an annual income of up to Rs 5 lakh will not have to file income-tax return from now onwards, a Finance Ministry official said "No income-tax returns would be required for salaried persons earning up to Rs 5 lakh per annum. We would notify this in first week of June," outgoing Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes Sudhir Chandra told reporters here.The scheme would be applicable from assessment year 2011-12 onwards. This means that the salaried persons eligible under the scheme would not have to file returns for the financial year 2010-11 in 2011-12 (assessment year). However, such tax payers would have to file return if they want to claim refunds, Chandra said.
source : PTI news
Calculation of Vacancies for PS Group B Seniority/LDCE Quotas
IP/ASP association Punjab Circle branch has calculated the P.S Group B posts available for each category and vacancies position before and after creation of Postmaster cadre. The tabulation posted in IP/ASP association Punjab Circle branch blog is reproduced below for the information of the members.
PS Group ‘B’ Post Position as per recruitment rule 1987 | Post earmarked for Sr. Postmaster as per Postmaster cadre recruitment rules 2010 | Post that should be in PS Group’B’ after creation of Postmaster cadre | ||||||
1. | Total Number of Posts | 866 | 2. | Total Number of Posts | 116 | 3. | Total Number of Posts | 866-116 =750 |
1.1 | NO. of 75% IP line post to be filled through Seniority cum fitness | 649 | No effect on 649 post as no amendment in recruitment rule 1987 | NIL | 3.1 | NO. of 75% IP line post to be filled through Seniority cum fitness | 649 | |
1.2 | NO. of 19% IP line post to be filled through LDCE | 165 | 2.1 | NO. IP line post to be filled through LDCE 75% of 116 | 87 | 3.2 | NO. of 19% IP line post to be filled through LDCE. | 165-87 =78* |
1.3 | NO. of 6% General line post to be filled through LDCE | 52 | 2.2 | No. of General line officials to be filled through seniority cum fitness | 29 | 3.3 | NO. of 6% General line post to be filled through LDCE | 52-29 =23* |
* The effect is due to postmaster cadre recruitment rules 2010
Present position of Post in view of Recruitment Rule 1987 and position after notification of postmaster cadre recruitment rules-2010
Total no. of Posts/post filled | 75% of 866 | 19%of 866 | 6% of 866 |
866 | 649 | 162/165 | Out of 52 post earmarked for General line officials 27 are working IN Group B and 25 vacancies are there. Otherwise 23 posts remained for promotion from general line for PS Group B and 29 posts have been earmarked for Sr. Postmaster Cadre. |
Vacancy position | DPC is being convened | 3 exam conducted | Already 4 excess in case no one opted for Sr. Postmaster cadre as 29 posts are to be filled through seniority cum fitness from HSG-1 officials having 2 years service. Since now exam for 25 vacancies has been conducted so the aspirants have to post as Sr. Postmaster. |
GS Desk - PS Gr. B DPC-2011..
On 2/6/2011, General Secretary visited Postal Directorate and he has noticed that, ACRs/APARs from Bihar, Gujarat, Kerala, Rajasthan, M.P. & U.P. Circles have not been received so far for the holding DPC for the year 2011. Circle Secretaries of these Circles are requested to please arrange for submission of the same from their Circles so that DPC could be held as early as possible.
Staff taking loan from Departmentt also consumer:
LUCKNOW: In some good news for government employees, Lucknow's consumer dispute redressal forum has ruled that government employees who take loans from their departments and pay interest on the sum will henceforth be regarded at par with other 'consumers' of the department.
The ruling was made in response to a complaint made by Ahmad Hussain, a retired official of the postal department. During his years at the department, Hussain took a loan of Rs 69,620 for constructing a house.
The defending party, in this case the Department of Post and its officers, in their counter-affidavit submitted to the forum accepted that Hussain was an employee of the postal department and that he had taken a loan. Officials of DoP also accepted that the complainant had re-paid the loan with an interest amount.
The forum, in the matter, observed that the complainant is a consumer because he took a loan from his department and paid interest on the same. Granting of a loan to an employee was a service given by the postal department to Hussain.
Further, by earning interest on the loan amount the department also made profits on the service rendered.
In such situations, the forum added, despite being an employee of the department, the complainant will also be considered a consumer of the department. Despite the fact that complainant paid back the loan along with an interest, postal department could not return the complainant's document. "This amounts to lack in service," observed the forum. The DoP has now been ordered to not only return Hussain's original documents within a month from getting the certified copy of the forum's order, but also pay him a compensation amount of Rs 5,000 for mental harassment and another Rs 5,000 as litigation cost.
Source: The Times of India
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