SCS – SI FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 2014

Post Offices For Which 31.03.2014 Is Holiday

1. Ensure that 31.03.2014 is available in the Holiday List initialized in Sanchay Post. If not, initialize the same before Day End of 29.03.2014.
2. Perform Day Begin for 01.04.2014
3. Download the Patch “SCS_April_SI.exe” from SDC site & run the exe.
4. SI will be executed on 01.04.2014 as per the new rule in the SB order 05/2014 dated 24.03.2014.
5. Correctness of SI entries posted may be ensured at your end.

Post Offices For Which 31.03.2014 Is Not Holiday

1. SI entries will be executed on Day Begin of 31.03.2014 as per the usual procedure.
2. Payment may be made as per the new rule in the SB order 05/2014 dated 24.03.2014.
3. Note: In case of offices failing to follow the above said procedure(s), no support will be extended by SDC.

Download(SCS_April_SI.Exe)

SDC Website: Download
or

PoTools: Download 

Source : http://potools.blogspot.in

TOOL FOR INTEREST RATE UPDATE - SANCHAY POST 01/04/2014

Download (Interest Rate Configuration Tool For 01/04/2014)

SDC Chennai: Download

Steps For Update

a) Close/Exit all screens in Sanchay Post application in all systems. Make sure that application is not running in any of the system.

b) Double Click on ‘spintratetool.exe’ file. Provide the server name and click on ‘Upgrade Interest Rates’

MEGHDOOT 7 UPDATE 9.1 RELEASED BY CEPT

ParcelNet Update29032014 ( Meghdoot Version 7.9.1 )

Modified Modules :

1	ePayment
2	Point of Sale
3	Despatch
4	Postman
5	RNet Communication
6	Treasury
7	BNPL-Parcel
8	eMO

Download For Post Office

Download - CEPT FTP Post Office

Download - Post Office Support File

Upgrade Instructions

Previous year question paper - Postal/Sorting Assistant Examination (2013-GK) with answer Key

1. Government of India has recently granted "Maharatna Status to two more Navratna Public Sector enterprises. Which are the these new companies joining the club of Maharatna public sector undertakings.

(A) Steel authority of India Limited and National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
(B) Bharat heavy Electrical Ltd and Gas authority of India Limited
(C) Indian Oil Corporation and Coal India Limited
(D) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and Oil and Natural gas corporation

 Ans: B

REASONS FOR NON SHOWING PAYMENT STATUS ON www.pasadrexam2014.in WEB PORTAL !

1	Receipts    with   credited   amount    as  “0”   ( zero)
2	In  certain  cases  the  amounts  credited  is  more than  100  or 500
3	Generation  of  separate  Receipts  for  application  cost   and Examination  fee in regard  to  same  Registration  number
4	Collection  of service  charges   and  service tax   on  application  fee/Examination  fee
5	Certain  e payment   Post  offices  issued   manual  receipt  and kept  the  amounts   with them   under  un classified  receipts.
6	Improper scanning of registration  number.   The  prefix  to  the registration number   was  wrongly  mentioned as  ‘jop’ OR ‘DIP’  OR “JIG” ’dkp’ ’dpo’ ‘dob’    dox  %  cop  bop  etc.   The  correct prefix  is  ‘dop’  in  small  caps.
7	Not   running the  e-payment communication  on  daily  and  regular  basis.  The   13th          March   2014   transactions  included   that  of Account  date  7.3, 6.3  also

General Knowledge Questions for PA/SA Exam

1) Dr. Julius K. Nyerere was the first winner of which award?
(A) Gandhi Peace Prize
(B) Bharat Ratna
(C) Ramon Magsaysay Award
(D) Pulitzer Prize
Ans. (A) Gandhi Peace Prize

2) Which Indian state has the largest tribal population in India?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Arunachal Pradesh
(D) Goa
Ans. (A) Madhya Pradesh

Finance Ministry Issued Orders on Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees - Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2014

No.1/1/2014-F-II (B)

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi

Dated: 27th March. 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees - Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2014.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No.I-8/2013-E-II (B) dated 25th September, 2013 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 90% to 100% with effect from January, 2014.

2. The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M. No.1(3)/2008-E-11(B) dated 29th August, 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.

3. The additional installment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all Central Government employees.

4. The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance shall not he made before the date of disbursement of salary of March. 2014.

5. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In regard to Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will he issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.

6. In so far as the employees working in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued with the concurrence of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

sd/-

(A.Bhattacharya)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: www.finmin.nic.in

[http://finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_expenditure/notification/da/da01012014.pdf]

CADRE RESTRUCTURING OF GROUP ‘C’ EMPLOYEES OF DEPARTMENT OF POSTS CADRE RESTRUCTURING – DEPARTMENT’S PROPOSALS

The Committee constituted by the Department on cadre restructuring of Group ‘C’ employees vide No. 25-04/2012-PE I dated 23rd Oct 2013 held its discussions on 04th Feb 2014 at 1500 hours & on 05th Feb 2014 at 1430 hours under the Chairmanship of Shri V. P. Singh, DDG (Personnel).

 The representatives of the Staff side informed that Postal Assistant cadre officials are getting promotions in promotional hierarchy to Grade Pay of Rs. 2800/- (PB-1) in Lower Selection Grade at a time when they are already placed in the Grade Pays’ of Rs. 4200/- (PB-2) or Rs. 4600/- (PB-2) on award of financial upgradation(s) under MACPS. At this, the official side asked Staff side to furnish copies of the orders on above lines from few Circles to corroborate the above claim. The Committee recommends that before processing these recommendations, Establishment Division may obtain the same from Staff Side. After discussions, the following recommendations in respect to the cadre restructuring of Group ‘C’ employees were agreed to by the Department.

Issue of Duplicate Passbook - Clarification

Single and double handed SPMs cannot issue duplicate passbooks of RD/MIS/SCSS
Postmasters of ‘A’ Class and above post offices can issue the duplicate passbooks of all categories
Single and double handed SPMs can issue the duplicate passbooks of SB/TD

DIRECTORATE VIEW ON POSTMASTERS

S B Order No. 04/2014 : Revision in interest Rates of Small Savings Schemes w.e.f. 01.04.2014

March 22 – World Water Day 2014: Water and Energy

Water and energy are closely interlinked and interdependent. Energy generation and transmission requires utilization of water resources, particularly for hydroelectric, nuclear, and thermal energy sources. Conversely, about 8% of the global energy generation is used for pumping, treating and transporting water to various consumers.

In 2014, the UN System - working closely with its Member States and other relevant stakeholders - is collectively bringing its attention to the water-energy nexus, particularly addressing inequities, especially for the 'bottom billion' who live in slums and impoverished rural areas and survive without access to safe drinking water, adequate sanitation, sufficient food and energy services.It also aims to facilitate the development of policies and crosscutting frameworks that bridge ministries and sectors, leading the way to energy security and sustainable water use in a green economy. Particular attention will be paid to identifying best practices that can make a water - and energy-efficient 'Green Industry' a reality.

FIXATION OF NORMS FOR DUTIES PRESCRIBED FOR THE POSTMASTERS

Details of transfer policy of the Government pertaining to the physically disabled / challenged employees

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF  PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO 4037

ANSWERED ON   19.02.2014

TRANSFER POLICY

4037 . Shri SAJJAN SINGH VERMA

Will the Minister of PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS  be pleased to state:-

(a) the details of transfer policy of the Government pertaining to the physically disabled/challenged employees;

(b) whether the Government has issued any instructions to all the State Governments including the National Capital Territory of Delhi in this regard;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government has received any representation with regard to the irregularities in the transfer of physically disabled/challenged employees;and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken in the matter?

FLASH NEWS FROM NFPE

1. Revision of HSG I Recruitment Rules -- On the Way:

 It is informed that the Revised HSG-I Recruitment Rules has been approved by the DoPT. Now the clearance of Law Ministry is pending. As per the DoPT instructions, minimum 5 years service is required for promotion from HSG II to HSG I. All Circle Secretaries /Divisional Secretaries are instructed to take immediate action to fill up all the HSG I vacancies as per the existing HSG I Recruitment Rules if not already done especially before notification of revised rules.

               2.  Cadre Restructuring Committee— Present Stage:

The DDG(P) & Chairman, Cadre Restructuring Committee intimated that the current Proposal (Click to see)  submitted by the Staff side is to be put for discussion under internal meeting of the official side (Govt.side). Thereafter formal Cadre Restructuring Committee Meeting with the Staff side (Union side) will be convened shortly to finalize our current proposal.

Source : http://nfpe.blogspot.in/

KIND ATTENTION OF POSTMASTER CADRE TN OFFICIALS - SUBMIT YOUR CONSENT LETTERS

Dear Postmasters

         Already NFPE/FNPO federations are barred to bring other cadre issues like GDS, and CCS Revised Service Association (CCS-RSA) rules are mandating one cadre one union concept separate association for postmaster cadre is necessary. 

        To Take up the genuine issues to the Directorate for the carrier progression of the Postmaster cadre, The non federal association has been formed on 01.10.2012 at first ever meet of Postmasters at Maharastra and collective consent letters are handed over to the CHQ for directorate recognition. But recognition of AIAPC is badly affected at directorate, alternative local labour commission office registration is opted at Trichy PMs meeting on 16.03.14 to bring our issues and file CAT cases to get stay orderS which are against to the betterment of Postmaster cadre.

            Since this is the high time to bring forth postmaster cadre issues, during 7th CPC and cadre restructure meetings, at least local level registration is mandatory to bring our issues thro recognized forum letter pads. There fore consent letters shall be despatched soon with circulars. Before that consent letter is attached with this post. Please give consent letters by post to Shri. R. Rajendran, Circle Secretary, AIAPC PM Grade I, Kuttalam 609801. and the yearly subscription amount of Rs500 as eMO/MMTS to Shri. K.Kalimuthu, PM Grade I, Vadipatti 625218 for fund raising purpose. 

Please click here to download the consent letter

Comradely yours

R. Rajendiran

Circle Secretary

Latest Solutions for the issues in SanchayaPost 7.5

Sanchay Post Version 7.5
Before going for installation of Sanchay Post version 7.5, latest backup of all the databases should be taken and kept in safe. If the execution of "Upgrade_DB" completes with error and forgot to click 'Restore to Previous version', no solution is available with SDC.
S. NO	Questions	Solutions
1	Issue is due to  missing tables or database : While Upgarding DB, Error " one or more tables are missing.check table_list_log.txt for more errors.kindly contact SDC chennai to fix these errors before running the tool" occurs	Pl check for missing tables of all databases using latest DBAnalyser.  (Solution for missing tables is available in SDC site under 'known issues - patches').  Pl check name of all the SO databases with corresponding entry in  'SOdb_name' table of POST database .If any irrelevant entry in that table, pl remove the same after obtaining prior permission from concerned authority.
2	Invalid object name 'dcl.misc' / table missing : 'dcl.misc'	"update_report" ( available in SDC site under known issues - patches)
3	Problems in Intialisation in the DE certificates/ working in DE Module	Detailed Procedure Document is available in SDC site. Ensure that the blocks  assigned in DE Module does not overlap with the one in Online Module.
4	Error while running Upgrade DB:  Invalid object name 'dcl.temp_scs_ledger' . The object 'PK__accountopen_thro__2077C861' is dependent on column 'scheme'	Click on "Restore to Previous Version" and contact SDC . If forgot to do this, Uninstall Sanchay Post version7.5 & install Sanchay Post version 7.0.   Restore the latest backup available with you (before going to 7.5) and make dataentry for remaining days. Then, contact SDC.
5	Error While Upgrading DB : But forgot to click "Restore to Previous version" and continued with Sanchay Post Version 7.5.	Uninstall Sanchay Post version7.5 & install Sanchay Post version 7.0.   Restore the latest backup available with you (before going to 7.5) and make dataentry for remaining days. Then, contact SDC with log files created.
6	Error while running Upgrade DB:  post : Cannot resolve the collation conflict between "SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS" and "Latin1_General_CI_AI" in the equal to operation.	This issue was due to user database having different collation settings in databases. The below query needs to be executed in databases having collation issue using SQL  Query Analyzer. ALTER DATABASE [POST] COLLATE SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS
7	Rs. 50000 denomination is not available  in KVP DE Module	Pl run the patch (1) released on 28.01.2014 in our SDC site
8	Error : "Amount doesn't tally" while issuing NSC IX through cheque in Online module	Pl run the patch (1) released on 28.01.2014 in our SDC site
9	In certificate Data Entry Module, KVP & NSC is not working.	Pl run the patch (1) released on 28.01.2014 in our SDC site
10	While runnning "upgrade_DB" tool,  error: Processing XXXX…. XXXX: Database changes related to NSC IX deployed sucessfully XXXX: Database changes related to NSC IX not deployed sucessfully	Click "Restore to Previous Version" button. Then check whether you are having more than one entry for this sub office  in "sodb_name" table of POST database. If so, remove one of the entry after obtaining prior permission from concerned authority. Try to run the tool again.
11	While runnning "upgrade_DB" tool,  error: Processing POST POST: Database changes related to NSC IX deployed sucessfully POST: Database changes related to NSC IX not deployed sucessfully	Click "Restore to Previous Version" button. Then check whether you are having any entry like'POST' in "sodb_name" table of POST database. If so, remove that entry after obtaining prior permission from concerned authority. Try to run the tool again.
12	Error: "You are not authorised to login" in Certificate DE Module	This issue was due to unsuccessful upgradation of one or more databases . Follow the instructions given at Sl.No:4.
13	NSC IX Agent Commission , TDS - not shown while generating Agent Commission Report	Initialize the commission details -- through Initialization >>>Init comisn ,TDS amt (Form no 0412) by logging in as SUPER and then try to generate reports.
14	Multiple user in Data Entry Module(Error: Invalid Regn No).  For Ex: You are having 15000 KVP regn numbers to enter and ready to deploy 5 persons to complete this work by allotting regn no as 1 to 3000 for user1, 3001 to 6000 for user2 and so on.	Login as DESUPER>>> Certificates Single Entry>>> Initialisation >>>Account Number>>> Add ; Enter the details as 'Starting-1' , 'Ending-3000', 'Latest -0' . Then, add one more row and enter the details as 'Starting - 3001', 'Ending-6000', 'Latest-3000'  and so on. This will solve your problem.
15	Invalid Column name "aadhar_id"	Pl check whether you have run "upgrade_DB' successfully without any error.
16	Arithmatic Overflow Occurred (while doing NREGS Credit Entry)	Patch (SP_UpgradeNREGAEMO_fix_04Feb2014) has been released in our SDC Site.
17	Missing tables like "usp_indexreg" etc	"update_sp" ( available in SDC site under known issues - patches)
18	Processing POST POST: Database changes related to NSC IX not deployed sucessfully.Please rerun it. Cannot insert the value NULL into column 'acrint', table 'POST.DCL.scs_ledger'; column does not allow nulls. UPDATE fails.	Click on "Restore to Previous Version". If forgot to do this, Uninstall Sanchay Post version7.5 & install Sanchay Post version 7.0.   Restore the latest backup available with you (before going to 7.5) and make dataentry for remaining days.                                                          Also, check in latest DBAnalyser >>> Database Discrepancy / CBS Additional Discrepancy 1 / CBS Additional Discrepancy II  >>> POST>>> SCS. If any discrepancies found under any category, correct them with the help of solution document and try to run "upgrade_DB" again. (Same procedure may be applicable to SO databases)
19	Invalid object name 'DCL.Udf_TotalDays'	Go to control Panel - PROGRAMS & FEATURES. Uninstall Sanchay Post 7.5. Install Sanchay Post 7.5 again. DO NOT run UPGRADE DB again.
20	POST : Cannot insert the value NULL into column 'scheme', table 'POST.DCL.dataexp_soho_filelog'; column does not allow nulls. UPDATE fails	Click on "Restore to Previous Version". If forgot to do this, Uninstall Sanchay Post version7.5 & install Sanchay Post version 7.0.   Restore the latest backup available with you (before going to 7.5) and make dataentry for remaining days.                Check whether any value as "NULL" under column 'scheme' in table 'post.dcl.dataexp_soho_filelog'. If so, update it after obtaining prior permission from concerned authority. Try to run 'Upgrade_DB' again (Same procedure may be applicable to SO databases)
21	Problems in SOSB reports	Patch 2 dated 19.02.2014 has to be installed (available in SDC site)
22	System Hanging Problem in Sanchay Post Version 7.5 Data Entry Module	Patch 2 dated 19.02.2014 has to be installed (available in SDC site)
23	NREGA FTO Print Problem (s)	Patch 2 dated 19.02.2014 has to be installed (available in SDC site)
24	Slow NREGA FTO Process	Patch 2 dated 19.02.2014 has to be installed (available in SDC site)
25	Provision for additional ID Proof(s) for NSC IX issue	Patch 2 dated 19.02.2014 has to be installed (available in SDC site)
26	Data not getting saved in SQL 2008 Express Edition	Run DBAnalyzer(use latest exe). Select 'DBUtilities' option. Select 'Update to SQL 2000/2005' option. Enter SA password and click on 'ok'. Select the databases one by one and click on 'Update' and wait till the message 'Updated successfully' is displayed.    (OR)
		Stop SQL Server agent. Then try to move the files (mdf / ldf files or dat files) of your POST database to a different folder from the folder where it is existing. Then, start SQL server agent and try to attach the files using 'attach database' option. You can also try attaching it without the ldf file if the first option does not work.  (OR)
		Take the backup of all databases . Uninstall SQL 2008 Express Edition. Reinstall SQL 2008 Express Edition again with server collation  as "SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS". Restore all the backup(s). If any problem, contact SDC. (044 - 28524482)
27	OSQL error while upgrading DB	Check whether "SCS_Principal_Amount_Int_post.csv"  file is available or not in /SP5/UpgradeDB folder. If not, check whether COMMAND PROMPT (Start>>>Run>>>cmd) is working in your server. If not, rectify the problem first with the support of your Technical team & contact SDC.
28	Problem in  Installation of patches	Check whether COMMAND PROMPT (Start>>>Run>>>cmd) is working in your server. If not, rectify the problem first with the support of your Technical team & contact SDC.
Patch 1 dtd 28.01.2014 has to be installed in all systems in which Sanchay Post Version 7.5 was insatlled.   Patch 2 dtd 19.02.2014 has to be installed in all systems in which Sanchay Post Version 7.5 was insatlled.  Patch (SP_UpgradeNREGAEMO_fix_04Feb2014) - has to be run only once ie, in SERVER (not in all clients)

Source : http://tamilnadupost.nic.in/sdc/index.htm

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