GS writes to Secretary (Posts) regarding grant of Grade Pay of Rs 5400/- to the ASPs after completion of 4 years of regular service in G.P. of Rs. 4800/- earned under MACP Scheme

ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF INSPECTORS AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS, POSTS                      

CHQ Qtr. No. 12, P & T Colony, Khurshid Square, Civil Lines, Delhi 110 054.

Sureshkumar Sharma President Sr. Postmaster, Jammu Head post Office, Jammu-180001. Mobile : 08054964510 asrmhq@gmail.com

Vilas Ingale General Secretary Superintendent (Stg.) APSO Inland, Mumbai 400099. Office: 022/26156662 Mobile : 09869417961 vilasingle01@gmail.com

Santosh Kulkarni Treasurer ASP (Philately) o/o CPMG, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai 400001 Office : 022/22623239 Mobile: 09833218109 skul4321@gmail.com

 
No. CHQ/IPASP/GP/MACP/2013                                        Dated : 15/6/2013.

To,
Ms P. Gopinath,
Director General,
Department of Posts,
Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi 110 001.

Sub: Request for grant of Grade Pay of Rs 5400/- to the ASPs after completion of 4 years of regular service in G.P. of Rs. 4800/- earned under MACP Scheme

Respected Madam,

      Association wishes to bring to your kind notice following provisions requiring in-depth analysis, favouring for grant of GP of Rs. 5400/- to those entire ASPs cadre officials, after immediate completion of their regular service in GP of Rs.4800/- earned under MACP. It is hoped that these would certainly find in line and would be taken into consideration before arriving at a just and favourable decision.

      It is brought to your kind notice that as per Government of India’s Resolution No. M.F No. 1/1/2008-1C, Dt. 29.08.2008,clause (x) (e), “Group-B officers of Departments of Posts, Revenue, etc. will be granted Grade Pay of Rs, 5,400/- in PB-2 on non –functional basis after 4 years of regular service in the grade pay of Rs,4,800/- in PB-2”. As per this clause all the group “B” officers of Department of post, Revenue etc will be granted grade pay of Rs. 5,400/- in PB- 2 on non functional basis after 4 years of regular service in the grade pay of the 4800 in PB-2.

      Further, as per Para 9 of the Annexure I to DoPT O.M. dated 19.05.2009 issued from F.No. 35034/3/2008-Estt.(D): “Regular Service for the purpose of the MACPS shall commence from the date of joining of a post in direct entry grade on a regular basis either on direct recruitment basis or on absorption / re-employment basis…...past continuous regular service in another Government Department in a post carrying same grade pay prior to regular appointment in a new Department, without a break, shall also be counted towards qualifying regular service for the purpose of MACPS….’’.

      As per Para 2 of DoP&T OM No 5034/3/2008-Estt(D)(Vol.II) dated 01.11.2010: “….financial upgradation under the MACPS shall be allowed in the immediate next higher grade pay in the hierarchy of revised pay bands as given in SSC (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008”.

      The 1^st schedule of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008 as mentioned in Rule 3 & 4 above, pay band & grade pay on the pay scale as applicable for every post/grade shall be specified. Para 7.6.14 of the report of Pay commission would make it clear that a Group“B” officer in PB-2 with a Grade pay of Rs. 4800/- will get the Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/- after completing 4 years of regular service on non – functional basis. The enhancement of grade pay is not dependent on the post, but on regular service of 4 years in Grade Pay of Rs. 4,800/- in PB-2 (Rs.7,500- 12000 pre-revised).

      As is evident from DOP&T letter No. 10/02/2011.E.III/A dated 7-1.2013 the pay of Govt. Employees on promotion to a post carrying higher duties and responsibility but carrying the same grade pay is to be fixed by way of addition of one increment of 3% of the sum of pay band of the existing grade pay. As such on assuming higher responsibility from the date of promotion of ASPs to Group “B” no financial benefit is given. Apparently the GP of Rs.4800/- earned by ASPs by virtue of length of service after 30 years is treated as final GP for all purpose. Had this not be the position the pay of ASP on assuming higher responsibility must be fixed under FR 22 1(a) 1. As such claim for grant of Grade Pay of Rs, 5,400/- in PB-2 from the date of financial upgradation in GP of Rs.4800/- on non – functional basis vehemently uphold.

      However, Grade Pay of 5400/- is not being granted to the ASP who got 3^rd Financial Upgradation under MACP Scheme and completed 4 years regular service in Grade Pay of 4800/- on the pretext that non-functional up-gradation to the Grade Pay of Rs 5400 in the PB-2 can be given on completion of 4 years of regular service in Grade Pay of Rs 4800/- in PB-2 (pre-revised pay scale of Rs 7500-12000) after regular promotion and not on account of financial up-gradation due to MACP. On the other hand no pay on so called regular promotion is fixed under FR 22 1(a) 1.

      In this context, it is pertinent to mention here that as per GOI resolution 1/1/2008 IC dated 29.8.08 does not make a categorization within Group B cadres viz ASP/ Supdt. in Departments of Post for the purpose of grant of Grade Pay of Rs 5400/- as both cadre are in Group B and enjoying gazetted status. In terms of MACP scheme notified by the DoPT vide OM No 35034/1/97- Estt(D) dated 9.8.1999, the financial up-gradation under the scheme should be granted to the pay scale of the next hierarchical cadre.

      It is not out of place to mention here that on plain reading of DOP&T memorandum No. 10/02/2011.E.III/A dated 7.1.2013 leads to the conclusion that either pay of the officer on assuming higher responsibility should be fixed under FR 22 1(a) 1 in the same GP treating regular service on promotion in the relevant GP or financial upgradation under MACP or otherwise should be considered a regular service in that GP. Two separate interpretations on one issue are bad in the eyes of law and are considered mischievous, farfetched, hyper technical and illegal.

      In the light of above submissions, it is most humbly prayed that Non Functional Grade Pay of 5400/- may please be granted to all the IP/ASP/PS Group B officers effective from the date they have completed 4 years regular service in Grade Pay of 4800/-.

      With profound regards.

Yours Sincerely

Sd/-

(Vilas Ingale)

General Secretary

GS writes to Secretary (Posts) regarding restructuring of Inspector Posts cadre.

No. GS/AIAIASP/1/2012                                              dated   14/6/2013
 

To,

Ms. P. Gopinath,

Director General,

Department of Posts,

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi – 110 001.  

          Subject : Minutes of the meeting taken by Member (Personnel) regarding

                        restructuring of Inspector Posts cadre.

          Ref.       : Director (SR) letter No. 01/01/2011-SR dated 6^th September, 2012.

Respected Madam,

          Your kind attention is drawn to the letter dated 11/1/2013 (copy enclosed), requesting Directorate to clarify the points mentioned therein to discuss issue amongst our members but unfortunately no attention seems to be taken.

          In this regard, it is further intimated that as per the knowledge of the Association Department is in no mood to carry out cadre review of the IP/ASP Association. Whereas time bound action is being taken for next cadre review of IPoS officers.  This is great injustice with the cadre and we will not sit helpless till listen in true manner.

          It is further requested that details as required in the letter referred above may please be supplied to the Association so that suitable reply will be given accordingly to proceed further in the matter.

          With warm regards.  

Yours sincerely,

 

Sd/-

(Vilas Ingale)

General Secretary

Transfer / Posting in PS Gr. B cadre.... Pune Region.

1. Shri M. K. Chaugula, Dy. Director (SB) Mumbai GPO to be SPOs, Pandharpur Division. 

2. Shri K. M. Kumthekar, SPOs, Pandharpur Division to be Sr. PM, Ahmednagar HO. 

CWC Meeting at GOA on 6th and 7th July 2013.

ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF INSPECTORS AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS POSTS,MAHARASHTRA CIRCLE BRANCH

M.S.AHIRARAO President & Supdt PSD Nashik-422006

S.S.KULKARNI Circle Secretrary & ASP (Phil) Circle Office Mumbai- 400001

VILAS INGALE Treasurer & Supdt APSO (I) AMSD Mumbai- 400099

No. CS/CWC/Mumbai/2012                                                                          dated- 13.06.2013.

NOTIFICATION

     Under the provisions of Article 46 of the Constitution of All India Association of Inspector and Assistant Superintendents Posts . It is hereby notified that the Circle Working committee Meeting of the Association will be held at Holiday Home Postal Quarters Postal Colony, Alto Porvorim Goa – 403521.from 06^th   July to 7^th July 2013.

Venue: Holiday Home Postal Quarters Postal Colony, Alto Porvorim Goa – 403521 from 06^th July to 7^th July 2013.

Agenda:-

1)     Confirmation of the minutes of the 40 th Biennial circle conference held at Aurangabad on 14.07.2012.

2)     Up-gradation of Grade Pay of Inspector Posts from Rs 4200/- to Rs 4600/- w.e.f.01.01.2006.

3)     Supply of Laptops to all IPs/ ASPs.

4)     Mobile refilling charges to all IP/ ASPs in circle.

5)     Filling up of vacant post of Inspector Posts.

6)     Filling up of post of OSD circle office.

7)     PLI / RPLI incentive payments.

8)     Non convening of DPC for MACP.

9)     LDCE for PS GR B and Sr PM..
10) Cadre Restructuring of IP Cadre.
11) Filling up of vacant post of HSGI (IP Line)and its utilization.

10) Next CWC meeting and biennial conference.

 12) Any other items with the permission of chair.

Special Invitee –

1)     Dr S.Shivram SSP Goa division Mapusa-403507.

2)     Shri P.R. Joshi ADPS Goa Region Goa.403001

3)     Shri Vilas Ingale GS IP/ASP Association CHQ. At Mumbai 400099.

(2)

All the office bearers and CWC members are requested to attend the meeting well in time.

(S.S.Kulkarni)

Circle Secretrary

Copy to –

1)   The Chief Postmaster General , Mahatrashtra Circle Mumbai – He is kindly            

     requested to arrange to issue the relief arrangement memo at the earliest.

2)     Shri M.S.Ahirrao President and Supdt PSD Nashik -422006.

3)     Shri Vilas Ingale General Secretary and Supdt APSO (I) Mumbai 99.

4)     All Office Bearers and CWC members.

5)     Office Copy.

GS writes to Secretary (Posts) i/c/w Creation of ASP Posts in Division and filling up of vacant posts of HSG-I (IP Line) cadre.

ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF INSPECTORS AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS, POSTS 

CHQ Qtr. No. 12, P & T Colony, Khurshid Square, Civil Lines, Delhi 110054. 

Sureshkumar Sharma President Senior Postmaster, Jammu Head Post Office, Jammu-180001 Office : 0191/2546147 Mobile : 08054964510 Email : asrmhq@gmail.com

Vilas Ingale General Secretary Superintendent (Stg.) APSO Inland, Mumbai 400099 Office: 022/26156662 Mobile : 09869417961 Email : vilasingle01@gmail.com

Santosh Kulkarni Treasurer ASP (Philately) o/o CPMG, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai 400001 Office : 022/22623239 Mobile: 09833218109 Email : skul4321@gmail.com

 
No. CHQ/IPASP/HSG-I/2013                                               Dated :  12/6/2013

To,

Ms P. Gopinath,

Director General,

Department of Posts,

Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi 110 001.

Subject : Creation of ASP Posts in Division and filling up of vacant posts of HSG-I (IP Line) cadre.

Respected Madam,

          Your kind attention is invited towards this Associations letter even number dated 23/4/2013 wherein it was requested to issue instructions to all Circles to fill all the vacant post of HSG-I (IP Line) on the same analogy as given in the case of HSG-I General line vide Directorate Memo No. 04-44/2012-SPB.II dated 18^th April, 2013. But till date no such orders have been issued to circles thereby further eroding the promotional prospects of Inspectors causing frustration amongst the Inspectors cadre.

          This Association would like to bring to your kind notice that re-designation of 141 posts of HSG-I (IP Line) was discussed in the meeting taken by the then Secretary (Posts) on 11/08/2011. It was mentioned in the minutes issued vide No. 01/01/2011-SR dated 25^th August 2011 that “The Association was explained that the post of HSG-I was not a promotional posts for IPOs and further HSG-I post is non gazetted whereas the post of ASPOs is gazetted. In the background of the above, the proposal could not be considered”. This Association has already requested to Directorate that, 141 posts of HSG-I (IP Line) may be re-designated as “Assistant Superintendent Posts” in order to differentiate between HSG-I (IP Line) officials and HSG-I (General Line) officials as there are no financial implications.

          Thereafter some Circles like Karnataka, TN, Chief PMsG have identified posts of HSG-I of IP Line for Postmaster Grade III in violation of the Directorate instructions. After intervention of members of the Association, TN Circle took action to maintain status quo but no reverse orders have been issued till date by Karnataka thereby disturbing the settled position.  The Association urges the Department to consider this issue and issue orders immediately that these 141 posts of IP Line remain in subordinate capacity uniformly in HSG-I for IP Line officials.

           It is well known truth that second Cadre Review proposal that has even presidential approval is lynching in the files of Directorate for the past 23 years. Due to non-implementation of Second CRC the promotion prospects of IP & ASP however have further deteriorated with a span for promotion to PS Gr. B extending up to 25 years.

While by some means the general line staff had managed to get upgradation of 1772 posts of HSG II, HSG I without any commensurate increase in responsibility. The Department has also taken care of the interest of the IPoS and they have derived the benefits of 5 periodical reviews and 6^th one is at implementation stage. But the worst part of it is that the entire exercise was separately done for other cadres except IP/ASP, thus taking away the basic thrust for simultaneous career planning for all.

Some of the measures proposed by the department like creation of cluster, creation of inspection cells, reorganization of Sub Divisions with simultaneous upgradation of some posts to PS Gr B to the extent necessary to match the recommendations of Cadre Review Committee have only met a slow death with the proposal ultimately relegated to the cold storage. No action to create posts of ASP (BD), ASP (PLI/RPLI), ASP (Tech), ASP (CBS), ASP (Insp) etc in each division by redeploying the existing 141 HSG-I (IP Line) posts has even taken.

  It will be in the interests of things that the present cadre strength is maintained and any attempt to reduce the cadre strength at HSG-I level without taking into account the declining promotional avenues of the Inspectors cadre would be detrimental to the interests of this cadre.

Presently filling all the posts of IPASP/HSG-I on the existing recruitment rules and till cadre review and redeployment of HSG-I posts as suggested above will not only provide relief to the stagnation-stricken cadres of the Department, but also will save a lot of time and energy of the authorities to defend the Department in unnecessary litigation on the issues pertaining to cadre and also save the Govt. expenditure.

Hoping for favourable action and line in reply.

          With warm regards,

 

Yours sincerely, 

Sd/-

(Vilas Ingale)

General Secretary

Transfer / Posting

(Adhoc Promotion / Allotment)

The competent authority has ordered the following promotion / allotment in JTS Gr 'A' on temporary and ad-hoc basis in the pay band Rs 15600-39100 with grade pay of rs 5400/-(PB-3) in supersession of this office orders of even no dated 13.05.2013.

1)Shri B.O.Jagtap Dy Director ( BD)  to Mumbai Region vice Smt R.Selvarani declined adhoc promotion.

2)Shri M.S.Nimje, Dy Director ( Delivery) Mumbai GPO To Mumbai Region vice Shri J.F.Shekhar declined adhoc promotion.

Congratulation to Both officers for their Promotion to Class I.

Sad Demise

Mother of Shri R.B.Kadam SSP Mumbai City North West Dn Mumbai expired on 09 th June 2013 at his native Talavade ( Tal- Lanja). This association prey  'May her soul rest in Peace'. 

Filing up CAT case for upgradation of GP of IPs at Ernakulam Bench....an update

Grade Pay case under OA No. 289/13 filed at Ernakulam Bench is adjourned to 4th July, 2013 for filing reply by the respondents.

OA No. 289/13 filed by the Association came up before the Registrar's Court of CAT Ernakulam today. As the Department did not file reply statement. It has been ascertained that detailed comments on the OA have been furnished by Directorate and the reply will be filed shortly by Chief PMG Kerala.

 

Source : CHQ blog

 

Retirement.....June 2013

The following officers will retire from Govt. service on superannuation on 30/6/2013.

1. Shri D. V. Thakkar, (IP-1980 batch) SSPOs, Kolhapur Division, Kolhapur (Goa Region).

2. Shri U. M. Shahade, (IP-1982 batch) SSOs, Amraoti Division, Amraoti (Nagpur Region).

3. Shri M. S. Nimje, (IP-1982 batch) Dy. Director (Dely), Mumbai GPO, Mumbai (Mumbai Region).
 
Following JTS Gr. A posts are vacant in the circle.

1. APMG (Staff) o/o PMG, Mumbai Region, Mumbai 400001.

2. SSPOs, Mumbai City East Division, Dadar, Mumbai 400014.

3. Dy. Director (SB), Mumbai GPO, Mumbai 400001.
 

Transfer / Posting of JAG Officers of Indian Postal Service,Group A

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Pros and cons of raising the retirement age of Central Government Employees

Retirement Age for Central Government employees to enhance by two years from 60 to 62..!

 

Last week, the important decision was expected by the Cabinet Committee, which was held on 4th June 2013, but no decision taken in the meeting. Though the media and websites are still spreading the news that the "Government has already taken in principle decision to increase the retirement age for two years and the implementation will also be within this year". The intense debate is going on about this issue, a website published an article of advantage and disadvantages of the decision. 

 

Retirement age 62 for central government employees a exclusive review

 

Impact of raising retirement age from age 60 to 62

 

It has been seen that one of the long time waging demand of raising the retirement age of govt employees has finally caught afire...

 

Through the Medias and blogging sites re abound with news that the cabinet would announce news regarding the retirement age yet it has not been finalizes.

Even then it has been come to known that a favourable decision would be put forth regarding this issue due to the oncoming Lok Sabha and three state assembly elections.

 

In India the retirement ages of most of the state government employees range from 58 to 60. This is low in comparison to the government employees of foreign nation.

We shall see the effect of raising the retirement age in the following passage

Advantages :-

1. If only 7th pay commission would be implemented in the year 2016 those retiring in the year span 2014 -2016 would be greatly benefitted.

2. Economically the employees would be in better position due to this rise of the age of superannuation

3. The pension amount and the other beneficiaries would also increase along side

4. There this chance of imparting fruitful experience to the subordinates or new recruit by those benefitted by rise in retirement age

5. More over there is chance of getting an additional MACP by the central govt employees

6. A good health psychological effect would prevail in their minds due to this boon of rising their retirement age and thus removing their fatigue

 

Disadvantages :-

1. Promotion would be greatly affected due to no retirement in the long span

2. Unemployment would come in to being due to the increase in retirement age

3. Output of work would be greatly affected if the retirement age of unhealthy employees would be increased.

 

This announcement would not be received in praise among those searching for employment in general, Moreover among the retirement employees this decision is receiving a mixed response as some welcome while others detest it

 

Source: www.employeesorders.com

GS writes to Secretary (Posts) i/c/w Non convening of DPC for the promotion to Dy. Manager MMS.

No. CHQ/IPASP/MMS/2013                                        Dated :             7/6/2013.

To,                                                                                          

Ms P. Gopinath,

Secretary,
Department of Posts,
Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi 110 001. 

Subject : Non convening of DPC for the promotion to Dy. Manager MMS.

Respected Madam,      

         
       This Association vide its letter of even number dated 1/5/2013 (copy enclosed) brought to the notice of Directorate that, there are only 4 posts of Dy. Manager MMS available in all over India and DPC for the promotion to the post of Dy. Manager was not convened years together. Therefore senior incumbent of post of Assistant Manager are being deprived from the promotion and they are retiring as Assistant Manager whereas on other hand younger’s are enjoying these posts without their seniority.  

In this context we would like to draw your kind attention to item No. 4 of minutes of meeting of Departmental Council (JCM) held on 10/2/2012 circulated under Directorate memo No. 6/2/2011-SR dated 1^st March 2012 in which it was stated that process for filling up the posts of Deputy Manager MMS will be completed within 2 months, but despite lapse of period of more than 1 year no fruitful result as on date has come out.   

It is therefore once again requested to your kind honour to ascertain the factual position of this issue from SPG Division of Directorate and arrange to issue strict instructions to convene the DPC for the promotion of post of Dy. Manager within a period of one month.  

        
With warm regards,                                      

                                  Yours sincerely,

 Sd/-

(Vilas Ingale)

General Secretary

GS Desk : Supplementary DPC Ps Gr B

It is learnt that Supplementary DPC for PS Gr B is convened at Directorate New Delhi  on 07.06.2013. List of successful officers will be released soon.

 

Source : CHQ blog

Transfer/ Posting in PS Gr B Cadre.

CO vide Memo No STA/6-2/2012/1  dated 05.06.2013 has issued following transfer / allotment in PS Group B cadre with immediate effect.

Part I ( Transfer / Allotment )

Shri M.K.Chougala Dy Director (SB) Mumbai GPO alloted to Pune Region vice Shri B.H.Ugale Sr PM  Ahmednagar HO retired on 31.05.2013 (A/N)

Part II ( Adhoc Promotion / Allotment)

Shri R.Y. Lonsane ASP Khamgaon Sub Dn Bhuldana  allotted to Nagpur Region vice Shri Asif Akhtar ADPS II R.O. Nagpur retired on 31.05.2013 (A/N).

 

This association congratulates the officers on their promotion / allotment to their choice place.

 

Transfer / Posting Orders Of The SAG officers indian Postal Service Group A.

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Central Govt Retirement Age to be enhanced by two years to 62- Financial Express news.

The government is planning to extend the retirement age of all central government employees by two years — from the current 60 to 62 years. Sources said that an in-principle decision has been taken in this regard and the department of personnel and training (DoPT) has begun the work to implement the same. A formal announcement to this effect is expected this year itself.

The last time the government extended the retirement age of central government employees was in 1998. It was also a two-year extension from 58. This was preceded by the implementation of the 5th Pay Commission, which had put severe strain on government’s finances. Subsequently, all state governments followed the Centre’s policy by extending the retirement age by two years. Public sector undertakings followed suit too.

The decision to extend the retirement age is well-timed both politically and economically.

The UPA government reckons the move would be a masterstroke. At a time when it is buffeted by several corruption cases, it is felt that the extension of the retirement age will go down well with the middle classes. Economically also, the move makes sense because by deferring payment of lump sum retirement benefits for a large number of employees by two years, the government would be able to manage its finances better.

“An in-principle decision has been taken to increase the retirement age by two years within this year itself. This would reduce the burden on the fisc from one-time payment of retirement benefits for employees including defence and railways personnel,” an official involved in the discussion said. With the fiscal consolidation high on the government’s agenda, this deferment would come handy.

There’s some flip side too if the retirement age is extended by two years. Those officials empanelled as secretaries and joint secretaries would have to wait longer to actually get the posts. And of course, there is the issue of average age profile of the civil servants being turning north.

It is also felt that any extension is not being fair with a bulk of people who still look for jobs in the government.

However, officials point out that at least it prevents an influential section of the bureaucracy to hanker for post-retirement jobs with the government like chairmanship of regulatory bodies or tribunals.
“As it is, a sizeable section of senior civil servants work for three to five years after the retirement in some capacity or the other in the government,” said a senior government official. The retirement age of college teachers and judges are also beyond 60.

As per a study, the future pension outgo for the existing Central and State government employees is estimated at a staggering Rs 1,735,527 crore or 55.88% of GDP at market prices of 2004-05.

Bi monthly meeting Mumbai Region on 12.06.2013

Agenda for Bi monthly meeting

1) Reimbursement of residential /Mobile/Brodband connection charges.

 At present the ASPOs working in Circle Office and Regional office are getting reimbursement for an amount of Rs 800/- plus service tax for residential /Mobile/ Broadband connection charges.You will appreciate that the ASPOs working in the Division /Units in the region are doing the job of equitable responsibilities with that of working in CO and RO.It is therefore requested to grace the same extended facility of 800/-to all ASPOs in the region.

2) Rotational Transfer for the year 2013.

The rotational transfer for the current year is due .I there fore request that while issuing the transfer orders the request may be considered leniently so that officer concern be allow to work in peace full mind.

Promotion and Posting of Junior Administrative Grade ( NFSG) Officer.

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