Group "B" promotion.

Directorate vide memo no. 9-02/2015-SPG dated10.11.2015 issued promotion order to following  122 ASPs. AP Circle association  conveys best wishes to all of them. Sri G.Shanmukeshwar Rao, Sri A.Eashwar Rao, Sri P.Shivashankaraiah, Sri KVSL Narsimha Rao, Sri KL.Naidu and Sri A.Padmanabhashetty have promoted from AP Circle. AP Circle association  conveys best wishes to all of them.

 

Appointment of Secretary to Gramina Dak Sevak Committee.

Dept of Posts has constituted Gramina Dak Sewak Committee to go through the issues relating to Gramina Dak Sewaks and submit a report to Department. Now the Postal Directorate has appointed Sri T.Q.Mohammad (IPoS 1994), PMG, Agra region UP Circle as Secretary of the said Gramina Dak Sewak Committee vide Order  No. 1-3/2015-SPG dated 09.11.2015. Let us hope this committee will help the GDS staff working in the department. 

Deepavali-2015 greetings.

DEEPAVALI GREETINGS TO ALL THE  MEMBERS AND TRACK VIEWERS

Petrol/Diesel rate and tax components (Per liter)

Details of petrol and diesel prices details.(Source: Print media)

Details of taxes	Petrol (Rs)	Diesel(Rs)
Product cost	24.75	24.86
Com. margin/transport	27.24	27.05
Central excise duty	19.05	10.66
Dealer commission	2.26	1.43
VAT/ST	12.14	6.79
Retail price	60.70	45.93

Notification for Implementation of OROP Issued

The Government today issued the notification regarding implementation of ‘One Rank One Pension’ in respect of Defence Forces personnel. Salient features of the OROP as stated in the Order are as follows:

I. To begin with, pension of the past pensioners would be re-fixed on the basis of pension of retirees of calendar year 2013 and the benefit will be effective with effect from 1.7.2014.

II. Pension will be re-fixed for all pensioners on the basis of the average of minimum and maximum pension of personnel retiring in 2013 in the same rank and with the same length of service.

III. Pension for those drawing above the average shall be protected.

IV. Arrears will be paid in four equal half yearly installments. 

However, all the family pensioners, including those in receipt of Special/Liberalized family pensioners, and Gallantry award winners shall be paid arrears in one installment.

V. In future, the pension would be re-fixed every 5 years.

* Personnel who opt to get discharged henceforth on their own request under Rule 13(3)1(i)(b),13(3)1(iv) or Rule 16B of the Army Rule 1954 or equivalent Navy or Air Force Rules will not be entitled to the benefits of OROP. It will be effective prospectively.

* The Govt. has decided to appoint a Judicial Committee to look into anomalies, if any, arising out of implementation of OROP. The Judicial Committee will submit its report in six months.

* Detailed instructions along with tables indicating revised pension for each rank and each category, shall be issued separately for updation of pension and payment of arrears directly by Pension Disbursing Agencies.

Issue of revised Recruitment Rules of PS Gr. B Cadre and to reduce share of General Line officials from 6% to 3%…regarding

General Secretary  has addressed the letter to the directorate

No. CHQ/AIAIPASP/CRC/2012                                       Dated :     7/11/2015

To,                                                                                          

Shri V. P. Singh,

Dy. Director General (P),

Department of Posts, 

Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, 

New Delhi 110 001. 

  

Subject : Issue of revised Recruitment Rules of PS Gr. B Cadre and to reduce share of General Line officials from 6% to 3%…regarding

Ref.       : Dte No. A.34012/01/2015-DE dated 15^th January 2015

Respected Sir,    

            

IP/ASP Association would like to invite your kind attention to its letters of even number dated 15/7/2013, 19/11/2013, 6/1/2014, 17/4/2014, 16/5/2014, 21/6/2014, 29/8/2014 and 9/3/2015 on the above captioned subject.

Sir, you are aware that this Association has been perusing through above cited letters to conduct LDCE for PS Gr. B for the year 2013, 2014 and 2015 separately only after revision of Recruitment Rules of PS Gr. B cadre and also reducing share of General Line officials from 6% to 3% in the examination quota.

It is once again bring to your kind notice that the clause 3.1.5 of DoPT OM No. AB-14017/48/2010-Estt (RR) dated 31^st December 2010 provides revision in the Recruitment Rules once in 5 years with a view to effecting such changes as are necessary to bring them in conformity with the changed position, including additions to or reduction in the strength of the lower and higher level posts”.

This vital issue is pending for more than 2 years, and therefore it is requested to seriously bestow your kind attention and conduct the above said pending LDCEs only after reduction of share of General Line officials from 6% to 3% in the examination quota and to avoid further litigation etc.

With Deepawali greetings, 

                                                                                 Yours sincerely,

 Sd/-

(Vilas Ingale)

General Secretary

Sitting long hours? Here are the soutions.

Modern lifestyles are becoming increasingly sedentary. We spend a great deal of our time sitting; be it sitting for long hours at work, sitting while traveling, sitting while watching TV or eating. But if you think that your hour long intensive workout at the gym or your morning jog will make up for your prolonged sitting, you are wrong! A recent study published in the journal Health Psychology Review has found that targeting physical activity and increasing the level of exercise doesn't make any great difference to reduce prolonged sitting. One should focus on decreasing their sitting time. Ask health experts and they will tell you how prolonged sitting kills like smoking. It has turned into a serious public health concern. According to WHO, low physical inactivity is the fourth-leading risk factor for death around the world. So what can be done?

Get up and move

If you are guilty of staying glued to your office seat for long hours, it's time you change your habit. Fitness guru Mickey Mehta shares, "It is extremely important to get up from your seat every two hours. Stand up, walk a little, take a deep breath and stretch backwards and touch your toes." Also stand up from your seat every 45 minutes and try working as you stand. Some of the Indian companies have sit-stand desks at work to facilitate that.

Stretch some more 

Did you know you can stretch even while sitting on your desk? Try holding your stomach muscles for a few seconds when breathing in, then release when breathing out. Tilt your head left and right, front and back. Next sit erect in your chair and extend your left leg straight ahead of you. Hold the position for a few seconds and change the leg. If you don't feel too awkward, try front kicks and sidekicks too.

Eye relief 

Working on a laptop or desktop for extended hours also impact your eyes adversely. So take a break every 45 minutes and look at an object in the distant for 10-15 seconds. This will relieve the stress in your eyes.

Work as a team 

Encourage your team members to stretch with you or take a quick stroll with you. Turn by turn record sitting time and set goals for limiting sitting time. Sometimes these tricks fail when done in isolation but if followed at a team, they do wonders.

Source : The Times of India

IMPLEMENTATION OF DIRECTORATE’S O.M. NO. 2-53/2011.PCC DATED 22.01.2015 REGARDING REMUNERATION PAYABLE TO FULL TIME/PART TIME CASUAL LABOURERS:

D.G. Posts letter No. 2-53/2011-PCC dated 05 November, 2015 (Addressed to CPMG Kerala Circle).

 

I am directed to refer to your office letter No. EST/862.2015 dated 18.06.2015 on the subject cited above and to convey that the spirit of this Directorate’s O.M. dated 22.01.2015 is to allow revised remuneration to such full time/part time casual labourers who have physically worked or who continue to work as such in that capacity, with no ambiguity , whatsoever . Needless to say, correctness of the payment is to be ensured by adopting such measures as are deemed appropriate in the circumstances of each individual case.

Sd/-

(Surender Kumar)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
 

39th All India Conference at Jaipur in February 2016

Arya Niwas Jaipur

It was ready informed to all that 39th All India Conference of our Association will be held at Hotel Vesta International, Near Sun & Moon Chamber, Ajmer Pulia, Gopal Bari, Jaipur-302001 on 13th and 14th February 2015. 

Kerala circle has already booked to and fro tickets. 

All Circle Secretaries are requested to deposit donation coupon amount in the following account. Interested  eligible members from AP Circle may contact circle treasurer and register their names to attend the conference.

Deputation to Telangana state.

Smt. NR Visalatchy (IPoS-2002) Director of Postal Services Visakhapatnam  is placed at the disposal of Govt.of Telangana state for a period of 2 years from the date of taking over the charge until further orders vide Dte. order no.14-14/2015 SPG dated 14.10.2015. Association wishes madam very success in the new assignment.

Indians still prefer post office schemes to new plans

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Post office saving schemes are still popular among Indians, despite the proliferation of bank and government schemes. (HT File Photo)

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Post office savings schemes, a traditional favourite with Indians, are likely to retain their popularity, despite the launch of various schemes by banks and the government, including the Pradhan Mantri Bima Suraksha and Jeevan Jyoti. However, it is still too early to arrive at any conclusion.

“Post office savings are traditionally used by the masses who cannot get access to banks. It will continue to be popular and flourish with the addition of more technology like those offered by bank,” Kavery Benarjee, secretary, department of posts, told HT.

Going forward, India Post will introduce core banking services across India. The service is currently available only in select post offices.

“The growth in accounts is reflection of the faith and trust that consumers have on us despite banks opening new branches and introducing new schemes,” Banerjee said.

Post office schemes are attractive since only 5% of the corpus is invested in savings account. The remaining 95% is put in monthly income schemes and long-term deposits with higher rate of interest, she said.

Moreover, the new schemes introduced by the government are being extended to post office savings account holders.

Most of the Jan Surkasha schemes are already available at post offices. Post office account holders will also be able to subscribe to the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) in the next 4-5 days without any overdraft facility, similar to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna.

“We are not mandated to give overdraft facility,” Banerjee said.

Account holders will be given ATM cards, besides availing money-transfer facility and anywhere anytime banking.

Banerjee is also confident that account holders will be able to encash a certificate anywhere in India within 15-20 minutes.

Source: Hindustan times New Delhi.

Transfers & postings of officers of Postal Service Group 'B' cadre.

Directorate has  ordered repatriation of 43 group "B" officers to their native circles vide order no.No. 9-04/2015-SPG dated: 05.11.2015 . The following five officers working outside AP Circle have been given transfer to AP Circle. Association welcomes to all the officers. 

 1. G. Umamaheshwar  from Postal. Dte to Andhra Pradesh 

2. M. Narasimha Raju from Maharashtra to Andhra Pradesh

 3. P.S. Chandra Shekhar from Maharashtra to Andhra Pradesh

 4. D.v. Mahidhar from Maharashtra to Andhra Pradesh

 S. Ananda Rao from Postal Dte. to  Andhra Pradesh 

Sovereign Gold Bonds scheme to be launched by PM Modi: Top 10 things to know

Sovereign Gold Bonds scheme to be launched by PM Modi: Top 10 things to know

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued operational guidelines for Sovereign Gold Bonds scheme, 2015-16, to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. (Reuters)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued operational guidelines for Sovereign Gold Bonds scheme, 2015-16, to be launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Besides Sovereign Gold Bonds, Modi will also launch two other gold related schemes – Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) and the Gold Coin and Bullion Scheme. Here are 10 points to know about the Sovereign Gold Bonds scheme:

1. Issuing the operational guidelines on the gold bonds, RBI said application forms from investors will be received at branches during normal banking hours from November 5 to 20. “Relevant additional details may be obtained from the applicants, where necessary. Receiving offices need to ensure that the application is complete in all respects,” it said.

2. Investors will be compensated at a fixed rate of 2.75 per cent per annum payable semi-annually on the initial value of investment.

3. RBI said applicants will be paid interest on application money at prevailing savings bank rate from the date of realisation of payment to the settlement date (the period for which they are out of funds).

4. In case the applicant’s bank account is not with the receiving bank, the interest has to be credited by electronic fund transfer to the account details provided by the applicant, the guidelines said. It added that banks may engage NBFCs, NSC agents and others to collect application forms on their behalf. Banks may enter into arrangements or tie-ups with such entities.

5. Sovereign Gold Bonds will be available for subscription at the branches of scheduled commercial banks and designated post offices through RBI’s e-kuber system. The e-kuber system can be accessed either through Infinet or Internet.

6. Cancellation of application is permitted till the closure of the issue (November 20). Part cancellation of submitted request for purchase of gold bonds is not permitted. No interest on application money needs to be paid if the application is cancelled.

7. Sovereign Gold Bonds will be denominated in multiples of gram(s) of gold with a basic unit of 1 gram. The tenor of the Sovereign Gold Bonds will be for a period of 8 years with exit option from 5th year.

8. The GMS will replace the existing Gold Deposit Scheme, 1999. However, the deposits outstanding under the Gold Deposit Scheme will be allowed to run till maturity unless the depositors prematurely withdraw them, the Finance Ministry said in a statement.

9. The Indian gold coin is a part of the Gold Monetisation Programme. The coin will be the first ever national gold coin and will have the National Emblem of Ashok Chakra engraved on one side.

10. The Sovereign Gold Bonds will be issued on November 26.

Source : http://www.financialexpress.com/

Re allotment, promotion and posting in the ASP cadre Hyderabad Region.

RO Hyderabd vide memo no. PMG(H)/ST/4-3/ASPOs/2015 dated 30.10.2015 issued the following promotion and posting  orders in ASP cadre. Association  conveys best wishes to all the officers in the new assignment.

Bi-monthly meeting minutes held on 20.10.2015 with PMG Hyderabad.

Copy of minutes of bi-monthly meeting held with the PMG Hyderabad is furnished below.

RO Hyderabad also informed on phone that all the TA bills pending in Medak division have cleared to day. Thanks to the PMG Hyderabad for solving our pending issues.

Instructions / guidelines under rule 7(2) of AIS(Leave) Rules 1955 to process deemed resignation for being unauthorisedly absent after expiry of Leave / Study Leave/ Foreign Assignment .

F.No. 11019/05/2015-AIS-III Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training.

  The following procedure shall be followed in the cases of unauthorized absence and to initiate proceedings of deemed resignation under rule 7(2) of AIS(Leave) Rules 1955:- (a) A Member of Service (MoS), if remains unauthorizedly absent after the sanctioned period of leave / study leave / tenure of Foreign Assignment as prescribed under rule 7(2) of AIS(Leave)Rules, 1955, there shall be a one month waiting period after the end of leave period / tenure of foreign assignment etc. After that the concerned State Government shall issue a show cause notice, thereby giving an opportunity to the MoS to explain his / her case. Thereafter, if the MoS does not return to duty, the State Government concerned shall initiate proceedings of deemed resignation under rule 7(2) of AIS(Leave) Rules 1955 and forward a complete proposal to the Central Government for effecting deemed resignation within next two months. If the State Government fails to comply with these instructions and does not adhere to the aforesaid timeline, the Central Government shall initiate proceedings of deemed resignation under rule 7(2) of AIS(Leave) Rules 1955 on its own. The term 'Central Government' means the concerned Cadre Controlling Authority, i.e. Department of Personnel & Training for IAS officers, Ministry of Home Affairs for IPS officer and Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change for IFS officers respectively. (b) However, there is no bar in issuing show cause notice and seek clarification from MoS for being unauthorizedly absent any time during one year period of unauthorized absence or as otherwise provided under rule 7(2)(a) & (b) respectively. But after period of one year of unauthorized absence or as otherwise provided under rule 7(2)(a) & (b) respectively, the whole process of deemed resignation shall be completed within three months as prescribed above. 2. The above instructions / guidelines may please be brought to the notice of all the concerned authorities under your administrative control for strict compliance. 3. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority. 

Yours faithfully, 

                                                                                  NhAtitt,1 (Diwakar Nath Misra) Director(Services) 

Sri M.Sampath garuPMG Vijayawada to hold current charge of CPMG AP Circle.

Copy of Dte. order dated 30th October is produced below.

Submission of CAT judgement to Hon'ble 7CPC

No. CHQ/AIAIPASP/7CPC-Memorandum/2014        Dated :        2/11/2015.

To,

The Secretary,

7^th Central Pay Commission,

PO Box No. 4599,

Hauz Khas Post Office,

New Delhi 110 016.

Subject : Memorandum of All India Association of Inspectors and Assistant Superintendent Posts.....submission of CAT decision

Ref.        :  Your letter No. 7CPC/15/Questionnaire dated 9.4.2015

R/Sir,

          All India Association of Inspectors and Assistant Superintendents Posts once again conveys its sincere thanks to 7CPC for accepting the memorandum submitted under letter of even number dated 1^st July 2014 (copy enclosed) and acknowledging the same on 27/8/2014 (copy enclosed) by 7CPC. This Association also thanks for giving an opportunity to this Association to attend meeting at Mumbai held on 7/11/2014 in which the grievances of cadre was explained in detailed to Hon’ble Chairman of 7CPC. In the said meeting it was enlighten to 7CPC that Associations case for upgradation of Grade Pay (GP) was pending with Hon’ble CAT Ernakulam Bench and in turn it was advised by Hon’ble Chairman to inform the outcome of the CAT case to 7CPC.  Accordingly, a copy of judgment dated 10^th October 2015 in OA No. 289/2013 is sent herewith for consideration of Grade Pay of Inspector Posts cadre for Rs. 4600/- on par with the Inspectors of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) and Assistant in the Central Secretariat Service (CSS). 

          In view of the above lines, urged upon to kindly bestow your kind attention to the judgement delivered by Hon’ble CAT Ernakulam bench and resolve the long pending issue of this cadre.

          With warm regards,

Yours sincerely,

Sd/- 

(Vilas Ingale)

General Secretary

India Post collects Rs 800 cr from COD facility

Emerging as a leading distribution channel for the e-commerce sector, India Post collected over Rs 800 crore through cash-on-delivery (CoD) facility and is looking to further strengthen its position in the segment by starting a pilot service for same-day delivery. 

The postal department has also earned around Rs 70-80 crore through speed post in the year 2014-15 from e-commerce business. 

Since the introduction of CoD facility, the Department of Post has collected more than Rs 800 crore and remitted to customers," an official said.

 

In order to generate more business, the postal department is reviewing its service features to attract more number of e-commerce customers, the official further said. 

"As part of this exercise, the Department of Posts has started pilot for same/next day delivery in identified cities for identified PIN codes. A national account facility has also been introduced under Speed Post," he added. 

The CoD facility was launched in December 2013 to cater to the needs of customers and benefits from the growing e-commerce market. 

The CoD has emerged as one of the most sought after services for e-commerce entities. Customers in the country tend to prefer CoD as the online payment modes are yet to catch up in many parts of the country while many people are not comfortable with advance payments for products purchased online.

The initiatives taken by the department for parcel segment have resulted in revenue of Rs 105.51 crore in 2014-15. 

With dwindling letter or document traffic, the department is focusing on the fast-growing parcel segment and various measures have been taken to modernise the department under the Digital India initiative.

As part of initiatives to leverage the e-commerce sector, the department has forged tie-ups with leading online market places like Snapdeal, Amazon, Paytm and Yepme for parcel delivery and has also set up modernised 48 centres to handle the packages. 

The e-commerce sector in India is growing at 47 per cent CAGR and India Post is the only delivery agency with a pan-India reach, the official said. 

Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had earlier said that India Post with the world's largest postal network was best suited to offer delivery services to e-commerce firms. 

The Minister had suggested that India Post should strive to become the largest player in the e-commerce segment. 

The Postal Department has 1,54,882 post offices, of which 1,39,182 are in rural areas. The department employs around 4,60,000 personnel and handles close to six billion mail pieces in a year.
Source:Business-standard.com