CADRE RESTRUCTURING AGREEMENT- UNIONS SIGNED TODAY

CADRE RESTRUCTURING AGREEMENT- UNIONS SIGNED TODAY

        NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES

 FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANISATION

                           CENTRAL HEAD QUARTERS, NEW DELHI

                                   28/04/2014

        * CADRE RESTRUCTURING AGREEMENT SIGNED *

                 At last after several round of protracted negotiations with the administration, JCM Staff side, Departmental council ( NFPE & FNPO) has signed the cadre restructuring proposal. The staff side has tried to the best of its ability to make maximum improvement in the proposal. In spite of our hard bargaining we could not achieve 100 percent success. Our demand for separate higher pay scale for PO& RMS Accountants, Creation of separate cadre for System Administrators or grant of special pay/allowance, bringing MTS also under cadre restructuring etc is not accepted by the administration. Regarding Postmaster Cadre after much bargaining, it is agreed to examine our claim for higher pay scale after the present proposal is approved by the government.

                  As Govt has already appointed 7^th CPC and the Pay Commission has already published the questionnaire, any further delay in completing the cadre restructuring will adversely affect the interest of Postal employees. We will take up the remaining issues, which are not agreed by the administration in the cadre restructuring committee with the 7^th CPC in our memorandum and make one more effort to get a favourable recommendation.

                  Taking into consideration all the above aspects and also keeping in mind the larger interest of the employees, we have decided to sign the agreement

Copy of the agreement is published below.

The Salient features of the agreement are as follows :

1. Number of LSG posts will increase from 8 % to 22 %

2. Number of HSG II  posts will increase from 2 % to 12 %

3. Number of HSG I  posts will increase from 1.5 % to 4 %

4. After completion of 2 years in HSG I the official will be promoted to 4800 GP (Non-functional Basis)

5. The above proposal will be applicable to RMS, Circle Office and SBCO in the same ratio

6. Postman/Mail guard will get the same ratio of promotion.

                      The present proposal is to be approved by Postal Board, DoPT & Finance Ministry. We will make all out effort to get the proposal implemented at an early date.

                                                                        Yours sincerely

    D.Theagarajan                                                                               M.Krishnan

  Secretary General                                                                          Secretary General

         FNPO                                                                                              NFPE

Source : AIPEU P3CHQ

Transfers in group "A" cadre.

Dte. vide memo no. 4-3/2013-SPG dated 17th April issued the following orders.

1. Sri D.R Gajbhiye 2011 batch transferred to Maharastra Circle from AP (Nizamabad),

2. Ms. Saranya.U 2011 batch transferred to Maharastra Circle from AP (Hyd.South east Dn)

Source . IP/ASP Assn. (Chq)

Directorate has revised the syllabus for LDCE for the promotion to the cadre of PS Gr. B

Directorate vide memo No. A.34012/03/2013-DE dated 22nd April 2014 has revised the syllabus for LDCE for the promotion to the cadre of PS Gr. B. 

To view the memo, please CLICK HERE.

ASP DPC... Update.

There are approximately 8 vacancies in the Circle.  All most all the DOs submitted CRs except SP Wanaparthy and SRM RMS "Z" division.  Association also pursuing with the divisions for early submission of CRs of IPs.

Bi-monthly meeting with PMG Visakhapatam on 23.04.2014.

S.Prasad Rao C/S, YVlu O/S Chq, and Shanmukeshwar Rao CWC member have participated  in the meeting and discussed the following items.

1. Delay in payment of various honorarium payable to IPs/ASPs in the Region.

Reply. Due to non-availability of funds, there was delay. Soon after allotment of funds under the head, the same will be released.  In r/o ceiling on honorarium, it will be taken up by the CHQ.   

2. Supply of inverters to IPs/ASPs holding sub divisions for un-interrupble power supply.

Reply.   PMG has asked the Asst.Director to take up with CO since it is not in their purview.  Our association also further take up with CO on the subject.

And also discussed some local issues with the PMG/DPS and both the officers have responded well to settle them.

Rotational Transfers in ASP cadre- Visakhapatnam  RO issued on 24.04.2014 vide memo no. ST/75/Rotation/ASP/2014-15.

Name & Desgn.of officer	Present post	Posted as
PS Chandrasekhar	ASP Rajahmundry East sub-dn	ASP(Hqrs) Vizianagaram
KL. Naidu	ASP()Hqrs) Anakapalle	ASP(South) Visakhapatnam
V.Satyanarayana	Postmaster Visakhapatnam HO	ASP(Hqrs) Anakapalle
M.Srinivasareddy	ASP Rajahmundry (w) sub-dn	ASP(W) Srikakulam
DSUN Reddy	ASP(Hqrs)Rajahmundry	Postmaster Visakhapatnam HO
R.Baburao	ASP VSP(South)	ASP(Hqrs) parvathipuram
P.Balasubrahmanyam	ASP (Hqrs) Parvathipuram	ASP RMS “V” dn Rajahmundry
N.Subbarao	ASP RMS “V” dn Rajahmundry	ASP  Rajahmundry(E) sub-dn
A.Eashwarrao	ASP(Hqrs) vizianagaram	ASP(Vig) Visakhapatnam RO
D.Doraiswamy	ASP(W) Srikakulam sub-dn	ASP Rajahmundry (w) sub-dn
N.Rajaratnam	ASP® Rajahmundry	ASP (Hqrs)Rajahmundry
M.Chandrasekhar	ASP(E)(SP PSD RMY)	ASP ®Rajahmundry.
M.Ramanamurthy	ASP(Vig) RO Visakhapatnam	ASP(E) Vizianagaram

IP/ASP Association conveys  best wishes to all the officers.

LETTER FROM GS TO DEPARTMENT ON MERGER OF IP/ASP.

No. GS/AIAIASP/Merger-ASP/2013                                    Dated :      21/4/2014.

To,                                                                                          

Ms P. Gopinath,

Secretary (Posts),

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

Subject : Collection of information in respect of Inspector Posts and   Assistant Superintendents Posts working in Department of Posts. 

Ref.     :  Directorate letter No. 25-35/2011-Estt-PE-I dated 21^st January, 2014.

Respected Madam,

            

      IP/ASP would like to bring to your kind notice that a proposal for merger of ASP cadre in to PS Gr. B cadre was forwarded to Directorate under letter of even number dated 20/11/2013. This issue was already discussed at length in person with Hon’ble Secretary (Posts), Member (P), DDG (Estt) and Director (Estt) and during the course of discussion; everybody has appreciated the proposal, as since last 33 years no cadre review has been taken place for IP cadre. The issue of parity of GP and promotional prospects of Inspectors in the Department like Income Tax, Customs and Central Excise etc. was also discussed. It was brought to the notice of all the officers that, in other Departments, Inspectors get promotion direct to PS Gr. B but in the DOP there is exists an intermediary grade of ASPs having Gazetted status. The response of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure was also informed in the matter of raising the GP of IPs from the existing Rs. 4200/- to Rs. 4600/- so as to bring them on par with Inspectors in other Departments.

      It is to further bring to your kind notice that all the circles have submitted the requisite information called for by Directorate vide above referred letter. This vital issue is pending at Directorate since more than 5 months. In case of any query in the matter, this Association may be called for discussion. 

     It is therefore requested to kindly look into the matter personally and caused to move the proposal to the Nodal Ministry immediately.  

            

                                                                             Yours sincerely,

Sd/- 

(Vilas Ingale)

General Secretary

10 high cholesterol foods to avoid

Cholesterol is a fat found in the blood and is necessary for production of hormones and functioning of membranes.

When it comes to good cholesterol, our body makes it with the help of correct diet. But when it comes to high cholesterol, you are at a high risk of heart disease and stroke.

We give you a list of high cholesterol foods that you should avoid especially if you care for your health.

High cholesterol foods to avoid: Egg yolk

According to healthaliciousness.com, "egg yolks have the most cholesterol of any food with 1234mg per 100 gram serving or 411% of the daily value . A single egg yolk will provide 210mg of cholesterol, while a whole egg provides slightly more with 212mg. Thus all the cholesterol in eggs is found in their yolks." One needs cholesterol in moderation, so if you had an egg in the morning then avoid a bulky cheese burger for your lunch.

High cholesterol foods to avoid: Liver

According to healthaliciousness.com, Cholesterol is produced by the hence liver dishes in itself are high on cholesterol. "The liver from most any meat will contain 564mg of cholesterol per 100 grams or 188% of the daily value."

According to American Heart Association says no more than 300 mg of cholesterol for a healthy adult. Three ounces of cooked beef liver will give you 331 mg of cholesterol.

High cholesterol foods to avoid: Butter

According to healthaliciousness.com, we Indians love butter, its flowing everywhere, on our breads, cakes, parathas and Indian cuisines. "100 grams of butter packs 215mg (72% daily value) of cholesterol and one tablespoon contains 30mg (10% daily value)."

High cholesterol foods to avoid: Shrimp

According to healthaliciousness.com, "100 grams of shrimp will contain 195mg (65% daily value) of cholesterol. A single large shrimp contains 11mg (4% daily value) and an ounce of shrimp will provide around 55mg.

A few seafoods work great for you but there are few that are loaded with cholesterol. When opting for seafood go for boiled once then fried.

High cholesterol foods to avoid: Chicken

Though chicken is a low fat meat option, the way it is cooked makes a lot of difference. One chicken leg with the skin has more fat and cholesterol than a cup of ice cream or a burger. The chicken skin on makes it a high-cholesterol food.

High cholesterol foods to avoid: Fast foods

According to healthaliciousness.com, "Fast foods, are packed with cholesterol. A chip, egg, and cheese biscuit will provide 172mg (57% daily value) per 100g serving, or 246mg (82% daily value) of cholesterol per biscuit."

Trans fats turns all your snacks and fast foods into a high-cholesterol food. Trans fats are a result of adding hydrogen to vegetable oils, which are then used in many commercial baked goods or fried foods such as cookies, cakes, fries and potato chips.

High cholesterol foods to avoid: Cheese

According to healthaliciousness.com, "A vegetarian source of protein, and also a good source of calcium, cheese is a tasty addition to most any dish. Cheese contains the most cholesterol with 123mg (41% daily value) per 100 gram serving. That is 21mg (7% daily value) per one inch cube."

High cholesterol foods to avoid: Processed meats

According to healthaliciousness.com, "The amount of cholesterol in any processed meat depends on the cut used, and the amount of fat added during processing. In terms of meats, lamb and duck will contain the most cholesterol all things being equal."

High cholesterol foods to avoid: Cheese burger

A big cheese burger has approximately has 175 mg of cholesterol. You might want to hold off fries and the shake, or better yet, order a plain burger instead.

High cholesterol foods to avoid: Ice cream

According to everydayhealth.com, "Did you know that a single cup of ice cream has more fat than a hamburger and more cholesterol than 10 glazed doughnuts? Skip the scoop and try a cup of fresh fruit for dessert instead. Fruit is low in calories and high in the fiber, vitamins, and nutrients you really need — making it one of the best things you can eat for lower cholesterol."

Read more Personal Health, Diet & Fitness stories on www.healthmeup.com

Source : TOI

Letter to Secretary (Posts) by the GS i/c/w finalization of RRs of PS Gr.B cadre and reduction of share of General Line officials in LDCE for the promotion to PS Gr. B Exam

No. CHQ/IPASP/CRC/2012                                      Dated :      17/4/2014.

To,                                                                                          

Ms P. Gopinath,

Secretary (Posts)

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

Subject : Quota of General Line in PS Gr. B Examination…Regarding.

Respected Madam,  

            

Your kind attention is invited to this Association’s letter of even number dated 15/7/2013, 19/11/2013 (copy enclosed) & 6/1/2014 addressed to Secretary (Posts) on the captioned subject.

As inscribed in the letters hitherto, your kind attention is hereby brought to the facts that the issue of finalization of Recruitment Rules of PS Gr. B cadre as per the suggestions given by this Association and reduction of the share of General Line Officials from 6% to 3% in the LDCE for the promotion to PS Gr. B cadre have not been resolved even after lapse of considerable period. Due to these reasons, Department has not conducted the LDCE for the promotion to the cadre of PS Gr. B for the year 2013 and also Sr. Postmaster’s Examination from 2010.

This Association therefore once again requested your honour to kindly finalize the RRs of PS Gr. B cadre and reduce the share of General Line officials in LDCE for the promotion to the cadre of PS Gr. B at the earliest and thereafter conduct the examinations separately for the year 2013 and 2014.

                  

                                                                             Yours sincerely,

Sd/-

(Vilas Ingale)

General Secretary

Copy forwarded for necessary action to :

The Director (R & P), Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110001. He is requested to refer SR Division letter No. 09-01/2014-SR dated 11^th January 2014 (Copy enclosed).

Rotational Transfers for the year-2014 - Kurnool  Region  for IP cadre issued on 16.04.2014.

LDCE for promotion to the cadre of PS Gr. B .......updates!!!

LDCE for promotion to the cadre of PS Gr. B .......updates!!!

It is learnt that Directorate is going to revise syllabus pattern and few changes in eligible criteria for PS Gr. B Examination. Actual notification for holding of examination for the year 2013 will be issued thereafter

source: Chq.

Govt woman employee can get uninterrupted two-year leave for child care: SC

Govt woman employee can get uninterrupted two-year leave for child care: SC

The Supreme Court held that a woman employee of central govt can get uninterrupted leave for two years, which also includes needs like examination and sickness. Reuters 

The Supreme Court today held that a woman employee of central government can get uninterrupted leave for two years for child care, which also includes needs like examination and sickness. 

A bench of justices S J Mukhopadhaya and V Gopala Gowda set aside the order of Calcutta High Court which had held that Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules do not permit uninterrupted CCL(Child Care Leave) for 730 days.

"On perusal of circulars and Rule 43-C, it is apparent that a woman government employee having minor children below 18 years can avail CCL for maximum period of 730 days i.e. during the entire service period for taking care of upto two children. The care of children is not for rearing the smaller child but also to look after any of their needs like examination, sickness etc," the bench said.

It said that CCL even beyond 730 days can be granted by combining other leave if due and the finding of the High Court was based neither on Rule 43-C nor on guidelines issued by the central government.

The court passed the order on a petition filed by a woman government employee Kakali Ghosh challenging government's decision not to grant her leave of 730 days for preparing her son for secondary/senior examinations.

She had first approached Central Administrative Tribunal Calcutta for getting leave. The tribunal had ordered in her favour but the High Court reversed the order after which she moved the apex court.

The apex court set aside the High Court's order.

"We set aside the impugned judgement dated September 18, 2012 passed by the Division Bench of Calcutta High Court, Circuit Bench at Port Blair and affirm the judgement and order dated April 30, 2012 passed by the Tribunal with a direction to the respondents to comply with the directions issued by the Tribunal within three months from the date of receipt/ production of this judgement," it said.

Source: http://www.financialexpress.com

Good morning every body.....
1. Association bags have been dispatched to office bearers working in ROs/DO by name and bags  already reached destination for distribution to those who have not received.  I request all the office bearers to arrange  distribution as per the list enclosed.  Further I request you to ensure that there is no excess/short distribution.

2. Authorization letters duly signed by the C/S have been sent to office bearers by name earlier to give them same to the newly joined IPs. I request you to further follow up action so that all the newly appointed IPs joined our association.

Changes in Statutory Rules in the backdrop of implementation of CBS- regarding.

SB Order No. 5/2014 :

Vide Directorate SB order No. 5/2014 dated 24.03.2014 the following Changes in Statutory Rules in the backdrop of implementation of CBS.

1) Deposits and withdrawals can be done through any electronic mode in CBS Post Offices.

2) Inter Post Office transaction can be done between CBS Post Office.

3) ATM/Debit Cards can be issued to Savings Account holders having prescribed minimum balance on the day of issue of card which will be circulated separately of CBS post offices.

4) In case of deposit made in RD Account by cheque. Date of credit of cheque into Government Accounts shall be treated as date of deposit.

5) If next monthly deposit in RD account opened between 1st and 15th of a month is not deposited by 15th of following month and next monthly deposit in RD account opened between 16th and last working day of a month is not deposited by last working day of the following month , default fee @5 paisa for every 5 rupees shall be charged .This will be applicable to both CBS and non CBS post offices.

6) If in any RD account ,there is monthly default(s) the depositor has to first pay the defaulted monthly deposit with default fee and then he can pay the current month deposit. This will be applicable for both CBS and non CBS post offices.

7) In CBS post office ,when any TD account is matured , the same TD account will be automatically renewed for the period for which the account was initially opened.e.g.2 years TD account will be automatically renewed for 2 years. Interest rate applicable on the day of maturity will be applied.

8) Lock up period for six months for premature closure of TD account has been removed and as and when any TD account is closed before one year, interest @ savings account applicable from time to time shall be payable. This will be applied for both CBS and Non CBS post offices.

9) In Case of MIS accounts standing at CBS post offices. Monthly interest can be credited into savings account standing at any CBS post office.

10) In Case of SCSS accounts, quarterly interest shall be payable on 1st working day of April, July, October and january at any CBS post Office.

11) Quarterly interest of SCSS accounts of SCSS accounts standing at CBS post offices can be credited in savings account at any other CBS post office.

12) minimum amount for opening of PPF account shall be Rs 100/- for all CBS and non CBS post offices.

13) In case NSC VIII and IX issue ,transfer of certificate from one person to another can be done only once from date of issue to date of maturity.

14) At the time of transfer of Certificates from one person to another, old certificate will not be discharged. name of old holder shall be rounded and name of new holder shall be written on the old certificate and Purchase application ( in case of non CBS post offices ) under dated signatures of the authorized Postmaster along with his designation stamp and date stamp of Post Office.

15) Rule relating to Conversion of one denomination of certificate to other denomination is deleted.

This may kindly be circulated to all field units for guidance and necessary action. These changes should also be placed-on the Public Notice Board of all the post Offices. Post Office working in Sanchay Post shall continue to follow the existing procedure till new Patch is deployed in Version 7.5.

This issues with the approval of DDG(FS)