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Joint Consultative Machinery Important FAQs

Joint Consultative Machinery Important FAQs

1. What is Joint Consultative Machinery?

The scheme of Joint Consultative Machinery is a platform for constructive dialogue between the representatives of the staff side and the official side for peaceful resolution of all disputes between the Government as employer and the employees. The scheme was introduced in 1966 with the objectives of promoting harmonious relations and securing the greatest measure of cooperation between the Central 1 Government as the employer and the employees in matters of common concern and with the object of further increasing the efficiency of the public service combined with the well being of those employed. The scheme is a non statutory one mutually agreed upon between the staff side and the official side.

2. What is the applicability of the JCM Scheme?

The scheme covers all regular civil employees of the Central Government, except:

(a)The Class-I services;

(b)The Class-II services, other than the Central Secretariat Services and the other comparable services in the headquarters organisation of the Government;

(c) Persons in industrial establishments employed mainly in managerial or administrative capacity, and those who being employed in supervisory capacity drawing salary going beyond grade pay of Rs.4200/- per month;

(d)Employees of the Union Territories; and

(e) Police personnel.

3. What is the structure of the Joint Councils under the JCM Scheme?

The scheme provides for setting up of Joint Councils at the National, Departmental and Regional / Office levels. The National Council, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, is the apex body.

4. How are staff side members selected for various Joint Councils?

The representatives of the staff side for various Joint Councils are chosen / selected from members of the recognized service associations/ unions.

5. What is the time schedule for holding meetings of the National/Departmental Councils?

As per the JCM Scheme, ordinary meeting of the National Council/ Departmental Council may be held as often as necessary as but not less than once in four months.

6. How recognition is granted to the staff associations?

The Department of Personnel 86 Training being the nodal department for matters relating to Joint Consultative Machinery and Compulsory Arbitration, has notified Central Civil Services (Recognition of Associations) Rules, 1993 for the purpose of granting recognition to various service associations. Recognition is actually granted by the concerned Ministry/ Department in accordance with the CCS (RSA) Rules, 1993.

In case of any doubt or confusion, the matter is referred to the JCA Section of the Department of Personnel 8.5 Training for clarification/ advice.

7. What are the facilities available to recognised associations?

The recognized associations/ unions enjoy certain facilities like:

(a) Negotiations with the employer;
(b)Correspondence and meetings with the head of the administrative departments;
(c) Provision of accommodation for the associations subject to availability;
(d)Facility of special casual leave up to 20 days in a year to the office bearers of the associations.
(e)Payment of T.A/ D.A for attending officially sponsored meetings; and
(f) Facility of seeking transfer of Chief Executive of the Union / association to the Headquarters of the appropriate head of administration.

8. What will happen if there is no agreement between the staff and the official side?

If there is no agreement between the staff and the official side on an arbitrable issue, then the matter is to be referred to the Board of Arbitration if so desired by the staff side.

9. What are the issues on which arbitration is possible? The arbitration is limited to the following issues:

(a) Pay and allowances;
(b)Weekly hours of work ; and
(c) Leave

10. Is the award given by the Board of Arbitration binding on the parties?

The award given by the Board of Arbitration is binding on the Government as well as the staff side subject to the overriding authority of the Parliament. The award can be modified/ rejected only with the approval of the Parliament through a formal resolution on grounds affecting national economy or social justice.

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Haryana Government : Notional Increment on completion of 12 Months of Service

Haryana Government : Notional Increment on completion of 12 Months of Service

Government of Haryana
Finance Department

No.6/183/2018-4PR (FD),

From
The Additional Chief Secretary to Government Haryana Finance Department.

To
1.All of the Administrative Secretaries in Haryana Stale.
2.All of the Heads or Departments in Haryana State.
3.All or the Divisional Commissioners in Haryana State.
4.All of the Deputy Commissioners in Haryana State
5.All of the SDOs (Civil) in Haryana State.

Date Chandigarh the, 03.04.2019

Subject : Grant of Notional Increment on completion of 12 Months of Service on of July of a Calendar Year (After Retirement) for the purpose of Pension to Govt. employees. Dealing with the Pending/ Under Consideration Cases.

Sir,

I have been directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that the Hon’ble Madras High Court vide its judgment dated 15.9.2017 in CWP No. 15732 of 2017 – P. Ayyamperumal Vs. Union of India had allowed an Annual Increment on notional basis for the purpose of pensionary benefits to the petitioner on I .7.2013 who had otherwise retired on 30.52013. The rationale of the judgment was that the Increment has to be granted on completion on full year or service and since the employee concerned had retired on 30.69013 after the fun length of service of one year from 1.7.2012 to 30.6.2013 he was allowed the Annual Increment as on 1.7.2013 on notional basis for the oi pensionary benefits. This judgment was later on upheld in the Hon’ble Supreme Court in SLP No. 22283 of 2018- Union of India Vs. p. Ayyamperumal, decided on 23.7.2018.

A number of cases on the same lines are being received comprising administrative proposals, judgments from the Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court delivered in terms of judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court ibid. Further, a number of CWPs, Representations from retired Employees and certain Legal Notices have also been received and have pouring in regularly relying upon the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court ibid.

In view Of the above the matter was considered meticulously weighing all possible pros and cones and since the judgment or Hon’ble Supreme Court ibid has been delivered a case where Central Govt was party, the Central Govt. has, therefore, been requested vide this Department Ietter dated 28.3.9019 to apprise or the latest position in this respect to the Haryana Govt. so that appropriate policy decision may be taken accordingly. This request has been sent to Central Govt. since the remedy Of Review

Application and Curative Petition still subsists with it end it would be in the fitness of things that a decision by the Haryana Govt. may be taken Only after ascertainment of final decision from the Govt. of India. A copy of request dated 28.3.2019 sent to Central Govt. is attached herein.

In view of the above it is requested that all of the pending cases i.e. CWPs/Court Cases, Representations, Legal Notices on the instant subject may be dealt with/disposed of accordingly. In the decided cases where in a direction has been issued by the Hon’ble High Court/ I-d. Courts to decide the Representations/ Legal Notices of the petitioners the Petitioners/ Counsel of Petitioners may be informed accordingly. Likewise, adjournment may he requested in the cases Where Reply is to be fled. ‘The under consideration Representations/ Legal Notices may also be disposed Of in the same terms informing the factual position to the Employees (Counsels concerned. The next line of action be informed in due course.

sd/-
Chief Accounts Officer (PR)
for Additional Chief Secretary to Government Haryana
Finance Department

Endst. No.6/183/2018-4PR(FD)

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Granting of GP Rs. 5400 in PB-2 on completion of 4 years of service

Granting of GP Rs. 5400 in PB-2 (Level 9 in Pay Matrix) on completion of 4 years of service in the GP Rs. 4800 (Level 8 in Pay Matrix) to ASPs on non functional basis

No. 4-1/2019-PCC
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi – 110001
Date : 22.04.2019

To

Shri Arup Kumar Seal,
General Secretary,
All India Association of Inspectors and Asstt. Supdt. Posts,
Qtr. No. 12, P&T Colony, Khurshid Square,
Civil Lines, Delhi -110054.

Sub : Granting of GP Rs. 5400 in PB -2 (Level 9 in Pay Matrix) on completion of four years of service in the GP Rs. 4800 (Level 8 in Pay Matrix) to ASPs on non functional basis.

Sir,

I am directed to refer to your letter No.SG/AIAIASP/03/2018 on the above mentioned subject and to inform that the issue of granting NFSG in pre­ revised GP Rs. 5400/- in PB-2 corresponding to Level 9 to Asstt. Superintendent Posts on completion of four years of service in the pre-revised GP Rs. 4800/- (Level 8 in Pay Matrix) has been examined with following observations:-

i. The NFSG Scale is given to AAOs in P&T Accounts vide MoF OM No. 25-2/2017- IC/E.III (A) dated 18.06.2018 as per recommendations of 7th CPC in Para 11.12.140 of the report whereas there is no such recommendation for ASP cadre. Moreover, AAOs in P&T Accounts are having all India Transfer Liability and on contrast, the ASP is a Circle level cadre. Further, ASPs are enjoying Rule 38 transfer from one Circle to other whereas there is no such provision for AAOs. As such, the plea for granting NSFG to ASP cadre in line of AAO cadre as mentioned in the representation is not tenable.

ii. There is different time span in promoting IPs to ASPs in Circles as ASP is a Circle level cadre. In some Circles IPs get promotion in ASPs cadre immediately after completion of minimum qualifying years of service in IP cadre viz 3 years (now 5 years) whereas in some Circles IPs are waiting their hierarchical promotion in ASP cadre even after regular service of 10-13 years in the cadre. The NSFG Scale would not only make a huge disparity in pay among ASPs who are originally entered in IP cadre on the basis of same examination and are borne on the same IP gradation list.

Therefore, the proposal to grant NSFG to Asstt. Superintendent Posts on completion of four years of service cannot be recommended.

Yours sincerely,
sd/-
(SB Vyavahare)
Asstt.Director General (GDS/PCC)

Source : NFPE

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SAIL Pension Scheme for employees

STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LIMITED

Pers/ITB & Med./Pension/2019
29th April,2O19

CIRCULAR

Subiect – Introduction of SAIL Pension Scheme for employees of SAIL

In line with the guidelines issued by Department of Public Enterprises [DPE), Government of India and with the approval of Ministry of Steel, SAIL Management is pleased to introduce SAIL Pension Scheme.

2. SAIL Pension Scheme shall cover all executives (including Management Trainees) on rolls of the Company on or after 1st January, 2007 (including those appointed at the Board level) and non-executives (including trainees recruited for eventual employment) on rolls of the Company on or after 1st January, 2012

3. The Scheme is a ‘Defined Contribution’Scheme and would be operated through ‘SAIL Pension Trust’, constituted for the purpose.

4. The approved SAIL Pension Scheme covering details like eligibility for availing benefits, employer/ employee contributions, mode of payment of benefits, nominations and other conditions, is annexed.

5. Eligible ex-employees/ employees may logon to SAIL Website (www.sail.co.in)
for more details.

6. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.

(Pawan Kumar)
DGM [Personnel
Sail Corporation Office

Signed Copy & Scheme Details

AICPIN for the month of March 2019

No.5/1/2019-CPI
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

`CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004
DATED: 30th April, 2019

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) — March, 2019

The All-India CPI-IW for March, 2019 increased by 2 points and pegged at 309 (three hundred and nine). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.65 per cent between February, 2019 and March, 2019 which was static between the same two months a year back.

The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food group contributing (+) 1.53 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Arhar Dal, Goat Meat, Chillies Green, Apple, Coconut, Lemon, Bitter Gourd, Brinjal, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, French Bean, Gourd, Lady’s Finger, Methi, Palak, Parval, Peas, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Tomato, Petrol, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Rice, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Coconut Oil, Mustard Oil, Fish Fresh, Eggs (Hen), Onion, Tamarind, Banana, Gowar Phali, Watermelon, Electricity Charges, Flowers/Flower Garlands, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.

The year-on-year inflation based on CPI-IW stood at 7.67 per cent for March, 2019 as compared to 6.97 per cent for the previous month and 4.36 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at (+) 3.96 per cent against (+) 2.63 per cent of the previous month and (+) 1.68 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.

At centre level Munger-Jamalpur and Lucknow reported the maximum increase of 6 points each followed by Kanpur, Bhilwara and Ranchi-Hatia (5 points each). Among others, 4 points increase was observed in 3 centres, 3 points in 10 centres, 2 points in 17 centres and 1 point in 19 centres. On the contrary, Kodarma recorded a maximum decrease of 5 points followed by Tiruchirapally (3 points) and Chennai (2 points). Among others, 1 point decrease was observed in 8 centres. Rest of the 13 centres’ indices remained stationary.

The indices of 33 centres are above All-India Index and 44 centres’ indices are below national average. The index of Rourkela centre remained at par with All-India Index.

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of April, 2019 will be released on Friday, 31st May, 2019. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.

(AMRIT LAL JANGID)
DEPUTY DIRECTOR

DA Calculation Sheet

Expected DA from July 2019

Revision of flat rate of licence fee for residential accommodation all Indian Railways

Revision of flat rate of licence fee for residential accommodation all Indian Railways

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA(BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. F(X)I-2002/11/2

New Delhi, dated 11.03.2019

As per standard Lists-I, II & III

Sub.: Revision of flat rate of licence fee (Standard Rent) for residential accommodation all Indian Railways w.e.f. 01.07.2010, 01.07.2013 and 01.07.2016 – reg.

The flat rates of licence fee (Standard Rent) for residential accommodation over the Indian Railways were revised w.e.f. 01.07.2010, 01.07.2013, and 01.07.2016 and notified vide Board’s letter number of even number dated 26.12.2018 retrospectively.

2. In light of various representations received, Full Board have, inter alia, considered the issue of non-recovery of the arrears on quarter rent from 01.07.2010 to 30.06.2016 and decided the followings :-

(i) Actual recoveries of revised flat rates of licence fee (Standard Rent) be effected only from 01.07.2016 and it has also been brought out that in effect this implies write-off of a significant amount between 01.07.2010 to 01.07.2016.

(ii) A general norm of 10% increase in licence fee effective from 1st July every year (first such increase is due w.e.f. 01.07.2017 and thereafter as on 01.07.2018 retrospectively and so on over the existing licence fee as on 30th June of the each year) be effected to ensure earlier recoveries of enhanced licence fee till further revision.

3. All other terms and conditions mentioned, in Board’s letter of even no dated 26.12.2018 will continue.

4. Immediate action may please be taken to give effect to these orders and compliance may be reported.

5. Receipt of this letter may please be acknowledged.

(Rohit Parmar)
Director, Finance (Exp.) – I
Railway Board

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Source : NFIR

Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence for the year 2019

Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence for the year 2019 – CGDA

AT-Coord/13005/RM Award/2019

Dated :25th April, 2019

To,
All Principal Controller & equivalents
All Controllers & equivalents
Sr. Dy. CGDA (AN) (Local)

Subject : “Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence” for the year 2019.

Please find enclosed a detailed “Motivation Scheme for the Defence Accounts Department” for the Year 2019.

2. The process of selecting awardees for the year 2019 at the level of Principal Controllers/Controllers etc. may be completed by 28th June, 2019. For “Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence” to be decided by the CGDA, nominations may be forwarded in the prescribed format, in both soft and hard copy form (3 copies) and mailed on the email Id atcoord.cgda@gov.in latest by 15th July, 2019 (should reach HOrs. Office). Citation/write up of project/work done (not more than 100 words), two passport size photographs, bio data (not more than 100 words) and a write up in bullet form (not more than 50 words) in respect of each nominee/team may also be forwarded.

3. It is further requested that the time schedule prescribed above may kindly be strictly adhered to; failing which, it may not be possible to consider the nominations received after the closing date.

4. The detailed guidelines of the scheme may be given wide publicity and placed on websites etc. The scheme has also been placed on the CGDA’s website at www.cgda,nic.in. The expenditure on the scheme would be made from the DAD-Pay and Allowances head.

(Maushumi Rudra)
Jt.CGDA (AT-Coord)

Signed Copy

Maharashtra Government decides to hike in Pensioner’s Pay

Maharashtra Government decides to hike in Pensioner’s Pay

Revised Pay Applicable from January 1, 2019

In view of the recommendation of the Seventh Pay Commission, Under the Chairmanship of Shri K. P. Bakshi, Additional Secretary (Home) Maharashtra, the State Government had set up the “State Pay Revision Committee 2017” to hike Pensioners pay who is at the age of 80 yrs and above. This hike is decided by the Bakshi committee. The said rates are standing revised from January 1, 2019 as below –

Sr. No Detail of Age Hike in Pension (in %)
1 Age 80 to 85 yrs Increase in basic pension 10%
2 Age of above 85 to 90 yrs Increase in basic pension 15%
3 Age above 90 to 95 yrs. Increase In basic pension 20%
4 Age above 95 to 100 yrs. Increase in basic pension 25%
5 Age above 100 yrs Increase in Basic pension 50

The revised increased rate will be applicable from January 1, 2019. No difference of the revised increased rate will be payable for previous period to existing Pensioners/ Family Pensioners.

This decision is implacable to the Recognized and Aided Educational Institutions, Non Agriculture Universities and affiliated Non- Governmental Collages and Agricultural Universities etc.

Under Section of 248 of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis Acts 1961, this decision will also be implemented to Zilla Parishads. The State Government Employees who opted for Lump sum Payment on absorption in a Public Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous Bodies/ Local Bodies and are entitled to restoration in a 1/3rd commuted portion of pension as well as a revision of the restored amount in terms of Government Resolution, Finance Department No. COP-1099/306/SER-4 Dt. November 11, 1999 and also eligible for revised pension as per sixth Pay Commission.

For more details – visit to www.maharashtra.gov.in

Minimum service condition for inter-Railway request transfer

Training period also counted while reckoning five years service in the Railway

RBE No 67/2019

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

N. E(NG)I-2015/TR/20

New Delhi, dt. 23.4.2019

The General Managers (P),
All Zonal Railways & Production Units,
(As per standard list)

Sub : Minimum service condition for inter-Railway request transfer.

Attention is invited to pars (xi) of Board’s letter No E(O)III/2014/PL/O5 dated 31.08.2015, vide which it was stipulated that in case of non-Gazetted Railway employees, no inter-Railway transfer request will be considered till completion of five (05) years of joining Railway, Some of the Zonal Railways have sought -clarifications as to (i) whether training period may be counted for reckoning of five years and (ii) whether, in addition to the four categories of employees= who have been exempted from the 5-years restriction vide Board’s letter of even number dated 10.02.2017, an additional category of those suffering from chronic illnesses could also be added for this exemption.

2. The matter has been considered carefully in Board’s office. It is Clarified that training period, wherever prescribed, would also be counted while reckoning five years’ service in the Railway for becoming eligible for consideration towards inter-Railway request transfer. As regards inclusion of additional category of employees for the purpose of exemption tram the 5-years minimum, completion rule, this has not been agreed to.

Please acknowledge receipt.

Hindi version will follow.

(M.K.Meena)
Dy.Director Estt (N)
Railway Board

Signed Copy

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Review of mode of promotion from “Selection” to “Non- Selection” for the post of Shunting Master

Review of mode of promotion from “Selection” to “Non- Selection” for the post of Shunting Master

RBE No. 63/2019

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(NG)I/2015/PM 1/11

New Delhi, dated April 23, 2019

The General Managers,
All Zonal Railways &
Production Units.
(as per standard mailing list)

Sub: Review of mode of promotion from “Selection” to “Non- Selection” for the post of Shunting Master, Grade-I in GP Rs.4200, Level-6 and Shunting Master, Grade-II in GP Rs.2400.

As the Railway Administrations are aware, in terms of instructions contained in Railway Boards letter No.E(NG)I/2000/PM 2/4 dated 30.10.2001, the classification of posts in the category of Shunting Masters is as under:-

S.No Category Classification
1 Shunting Master, Grade-II in GP Rs.2400, Level-4. Selection
2 Shunting Master, Grade-l in GP Rs.4200′, Level-6. Non-Selection

References have been received from Zonal Railways, expressing difficulty in filling up the post of Shunting Master, Grade-II by “selection” process due to educational qualification level and constraints in writing skills of the staff in the feeder categories. Both recognized Staff Federations (AIRF & NFIR) have raised this Issue with the matter figuring in AIRF’s PNM agenda also in item nos.20/2015 and 57/2015.

The matter has been examined, in consultation with the Traffic Directorate. To tide over this acute problem in most of the Railways, it has been decided that the vacancies in the posts of Shunting Master, Grade-II in GP Rs.2400, Level-4 may be filled up by “Non-Selection” process as a onetime dispensation only. In the case of any ongoing selection to the post, Railways may decide at their level on continuing with the same or on adopting the “Non-Selection” process as a onetime dispensation.

Please acknowledge receipt.

(S. Balachandra Iyer)
Executive Director / Estt.(N)
Railway Board

Source: AIRF

Signed Copy

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