GDS Committee Current Position : Indefinite Strike notice will be served tomorrow
Dated: 02.05.2018
GDS COMMITTEE CURRENT POSITION.
AIGDSU came to know that GDS committee report issue has not been included in the agenda of Today’s Cabinet meeting. Hence AIGDSU decided to go on indefinite strike demanding immediate implementation of GDS Committee report. Indefinite strike notice will be served to the Department of posts tomorrow after consultation with other union.
Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective
The Central Statistics Office (CSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the report on Employment Outlook of the country covering the period September, 2017 to February, 2018. It is based on the administrative records available with selected government agencies to assess the progress in certain dimensions.
This is the first in this series of employment statistics. This release is an outcome of the recommendations of the of the Task Force on Improving Employment data constituted under the Chairpersonship of Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog which submitted its report in August, 2017. One of the recommendations related to exploring the use of administrative statistics for preparing high frequency employment statistics. In the first report, the administrative records from EPFO, ESIC and NPS have been used for compiling the statistics in the formal sector and relates to the period September 2017 to February, 2018.
EPFO has taken advance action by closing the server and host service through Common Service Centres pending vulnerability checks as part of the data security and protection. EPFO has been taking all necessary precautions and measures to ensure that no data leakage takes place.
With regard to the news item being circulated in the social media platform that there has been vulnerabilities in the EPFO data, based on which a letter has been written to the Chief Executive Officer, Common Service Centre (CSC) to plug such vulnerabilities.
In this regard, it is informed that warnings regarding vulnerabilities in data or software is a routine administrative process based on which the services which were rendered through Common Service Centres have been discontinued w.e.f. 22nd March 2018. The news is relating to the services through common service centres and not about EPFO Software or data centre. No confirmed data leakage has been established or observed so far.
As such, there is nothing to be concerned about the news item. EPFO is continuously monitoring and will continue to be vigilant about it in future.
7th Central Pay Commission : Extension of time limit for receipt and disposal of anomalies
F. No. 11/2/2016-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment OCA) Section
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated May 1, 2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Extension of time limit for receipt and disposal of anomalies relating to Seventh Central Pay Commission – regarding
The undersigned is directed to refer to the aforementioned subject and to state that, in further partial modification of this Department’s O.M. of even no. dated 16.08.2016, as amended on 20.02.2017, 14.03.2017, 05.05.2017, 17.07.2017 and 14.03.2018, the time limits for receipt and disposal of anomalies relating to the Seventh Central Pay Commission are further extended as under:
(i) time limit for receipt of anomalies is extended from 15.08.2017 to 15.05.2018; and
(ii) time limit for disposal of anomalies is extended from 15.02.2018 to 15.11.2018.
2. This issues with the concurrence of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
(Raju Saraswat)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tele. 23092110
GDS Latest News : AIGDSU decided to go on indefinite strike
The Department of Posts is the only department in GOI where there is a special category of employees working called Gramin Dak Sevaks. GDS are the backbone of the Postal Department.
The Committee submitted its report to the Secretary, Department of posts on 24, November 2016. Now the report is under the consideration of the Finance Ministry. It needs Cabinet approval.
GDS employees are waiting for recommendations of GDS Committee Implementation for long time, employees eagerly waiting for the announcement in each and every cabinet meeting. even expected the announcement in the last cabinet meeting 25th April 2018, but there is no such announcement.
During this situation, AIGDSU decided to go for indefinite strike for demanding immediate implementation of GDS Committee Recommendations.
AIGDSU decided to serve strike notice during the 1st week of May, 2018.
DP&PW vide its OM No.45/57/97-P&PW (C) dated-19.12.1997 followed OM No. 4/25/20013-P&PW (D) dated-26.05.2010, OM No. 4/25/2008-P&PW (D) dated-29.11,2014 and OM No. 4/34/2017-P&PW (D) dated-19.07.2017 had introduced the payment of Medical Allowance to those pensioners who were not residing in the areas where no such outdoor facilities are available. An undertaking is required to be submitted by claimants to the effect that they are not residing in the areas where no such outdoor facilities are available. On the basis of this undertaking pension disbursing authorities shall make an entry in regard to grant of medical allowance in the both halves of PPO of the individual concerned and authorise payment of medical allowance. Such an undertaking can be obtained by Bank, Departmental PAO and Treasury, as applicable once every year alongwith other certificates, the pensioner is required to furnish.
As and when grant of medical allowance to a pensioner/family pensioner is authorized by the pension disbursing authority, intimation to this effect shall be sent to the CPAO/concerned Pay & Accounts Office in the prescribed proforma. The payment shall be made to the pensioner by the pension disbursing authority alongwith pension/ family pension of monthly basis.
All Heads of Government Accounts Department and CPPCs are advised to make the payment accordingly alongwith recovery made, if any.
Subject- Deficiency in providing of services by banks to sick pensioners/family Pensioner.
It has been observed that number of grievances are being received in CPAO regarding deficiency in services rendered by banks to pensioners/family pensioners. Pensioners/ family pensioners especially those who are sick, paralyzed and bedridden are facing problems while withdrawing their money from their respective pensions accounts.
In view of the above, Heads of CPPCs and Heads of Government Business Divisions of all the authorized banks are requested to issue necessary instructions to all the branches to attend these pensioners/family pensioners who are sick, paralyzed and bedridden on priority basis with empathy so that no hardships are caused to the pensioners/ family pensioners.
This issues with the approval of Chief Controller (Pensions).
Sub: Training period of wards of deceased/medically decategorised Railway employees appointed on compassioate grounds as Technician Gr. III in (erstwhile GP 1900/Pay Level-2 of 7th CP)-reg.
Ref: NFIR’s letter No.II/1-A/Part 20 dated 31/01/2018.
Federation vide its letter dated 31/01/2018 brought to the notice of the Railway Board, the grievance of Apprentice Technicians who happened to be the wards of deceased/medically decategorised Railway employees appointed on compassionate grounds (non-ITI/non-Act Apprenticeship Training) who are being subjected to three years training for appointment to the post of Technician Grade III in erstwhile GP 1900/Pay Leave-2. A period of about three months has passed, unfortunately, there has been no communication to the Federation on action taken on the subject matter.
While enclosing copy of Federation’s letter dated 31/01/2018, NFIR once again requests the Railway Board to consider the justified points raised for reduction of training period of three years in the case of non-ITI/non-Act Apprentice wards/widows of Railway employees appointed on compassionate ground to a reasonable period.
Action taken on Federation’s proposal may please be communicated to the Federation soon.
Dr Jitendra Singh felicitates the toppers of Civil Services Examination, 2017
Minister urges young civil servants to be the architects of ‘New India’
The Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh felicitated the toppers of Civil Services Examination (2017) at a ceremony organised by Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, here today.
During the event, Dr Jitendra Singh welcomed and congratulated all the successful candidates and described them as “architects of the New India”. He urged them to utilise the opportunities available during their long careers for building a ‘New India’, which is going to be a super power. He noted that out of the 20 top rankers, 14 have engineering background and 2 medical background. Many of them had early education from Government schools in small towns. This indicates that educational opportunities to excel are not just limited to the metro cities, he added. He said that it has been a learning experience to interact with the young achievers during the felicitation, which is being organised by the Government for the last four years.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, during the last few years, Government has initiated the practice of posting IAS officers early in their careers as Assistant Secretaries to be mentored for a period of 3 months in different Ministries/Departments of Government of India. It introduces the officers to various aspects of the functioning of the Central Government, he said. He wished all the candidates a great success for their future.
Addressing the toppers, Secretary, DoPT, Shri C. Chandramouli said that the young officers have a lot to learn during their long tenure in civil services where they will meet various challenges in due course. He expressed confidence that they would find innovative solutions to these challenges. He wished the toppers best in their future career.
Senior officers of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and parents & guardians of the young achievers were also present on the occasion
Fixation of pay in the merged Pay Scale of Rs.5000-8000 and Rs.5500-9000 with Rs.6500-10500 (5th CPC) in 6th CPC Pay Band-2 + Grade Pay Rs.4200
No.NC-JCM-2018/Fin.(Ano)
April 23, 2018
Joint Secretary (Pert)
Department of Expenditure
Ministry of Finance
North Block,
New Delhi – 110 001.
Subject: Fixation of pay in the merged Pay Scale of Rs.5000-8000 and Rs.5500-9000 with Rs.6500-10500 (5th CPC) in 6th CPC Pay Band-2 + Grade Pay Rs.4200/-
Reference: Item No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Minutes of the National Anomaly Committee held on 17th July, 2012 circulated vide DOP&T OM F.No. 11/2/2008-JCA dated 13th September, 2012.
Sir,
Kindly refer to Para No. 8.1 of the Minutes of the Meeting of the 6th CPC National Anomaly Committee held on 17th July, 2012. This is with regard to Item No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 i.e. fixation of pay in revised Pay Scale. The Staff Side in the meeting has reiterated their demand that the pay in the incumbents holding the merged Pay Scale of Rs.5000-8000 and Rs.5500-9000 should, have been fixed by applying the multiplication factor of 1.86 at Rs.6500 w.e.f. 01.01.2006 implying thereby that the commencement point of the Pay Band-2 should be at Rs.12090/-based on 6500 x 1.86 = 12090 instead of Rs.9300/- computed by multiplying Rs.5000 x 1.86. The Official Side has rejected the demand of the Staff Side and after discussion it was decided that on this issue a disagreement may have to be recorded for referring the some to arbitration. Even though it is more than 5 years after the above decision we are not aware that what action has been taken to implement the decision taken in the National Anomaly Committee Meeting.
In this situation the affected Central Government Employees working in different Ministries have approached Court of Law for getting justice. Recently the CAT Ernakulum Bench in its Order OA No.180/00569/2014 delivered on 03rd of April, 2018 has upheld the demand of the Staff Side and has given the following direction to the Government of India. The relevant portion of the Judgment is given below for your kind information.
14. It has to be borne in mind that CDS (RP) Rules, 2008 is a Rule notified under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India made by the President and hence it has a statutory status in the eye of law. Therefore, any interpretation of the provisions in the said Rules has to be in terms of the Rules itself Any O.M. issued by way of clarification, explanation or prescribing the modalities for fixation of initial pay of the Government Employees as per the revised pay structure can be only in terms of what is stated in the Rules.
15. As observed above, going by the definitions of the terms ‘existing basic pay’ and ‘existing scale’ in the CDS (RP) Rules, 2008, Rule 7 fixation can be only in accordance with the afore-mentioned definitions of ‘existing basic pay’ and ‘existing scale’ only and not by way of administrative O.Ms and instructions contained in Annexure A-1 and Annexure-A-2 communications. Therefore, we are inclined to quash and set aside Annexure A-1 and Annexure A-2 communications. We do so. We hold that the applicants are entitled to the declaration as prayed for and that the respondents should be directed to fix the initial pay of the applicants including all the members of Applicant No. 1 association in the revised pay structure by fixing their salary in the revised pay scale of Rs. 6500-10500 treating Rs. 6500/- as the existing basic pay us on 01.01.2006 with all consequential benefits. We order accordingly. This order shall be complied within 3 months from the date of receipt of copy of this order.”
In view of the above Judgment it is requested that without further prolonging the matter the above Judgment may be implemented by issuing a general instructions extending the benefit to all the similarly placed Employees.
