Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Suggestions to the AIAPC CHQ - PS Group B suggestions draft!!!

Dear AIAPC team ...
    You have circulated some model draft to send the same to dte as stake holder comments.
But in that letter the following two may kindly be changed.

1. There is no seperate Sr.PM posts for PM cadre to carve out as like carving out PM 1/2/3. LSG/HSG2/ HSG1 and PM 1/2/3 are different so carve out was done. But in the case of Sr.PM there is no separate posts to carve out. After entered in Sr.PM posts, all the IP and PM cadre would come under PS Group B Gradation for the Group A induction as per the RR norms.

2. We should not club Sr.PM RR suggestions, while PS Group B comments were sought. If we asked either 100% Sr.PM or 19%  PS Group B, then department may simply say 100% Sr.PM posts provisions will be considered while SrPM RR amendment suggestions. That Sr.PM RR amendment suggestion time, this plea may or may not be considered.

3. So our demand should be that IP cadre are allowed in our 75% Sr.PM LDC exam quota, so in the same way, PM cadre should also be allowed in IP cadre 19% LDC exam quota.


Model draft to submit as per the above request is produced below....

To
The Hon’ble Director (Staff)
Department of Posts,
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi-110001

Through Proper Channel

Subject: Revision/ Amendment in Recruitment Rules for the post of Postal Service Group ‘B’-reg.- Comments as a stakeholder
Ref        : Dte’s letter No 9-14/2010-SPG dated 02.05.2017

Respected Sir,

With due regard, I wish to submit my comments as a stakeholder as sought for through the Directorate’s letter cited above.

1. As per spirit of the Directorate’s letter no. 9-04/2007-SPG dated 16.03.2017 (copy is enclosed for kind ready reference), the cadre & posts of Sr Postmasters are yet to be filled owing to non-finalization of Recruitment Rules of the PS Group-‘B’. Thus both the Recruitment Rules for PS Group-‘B’ and Sr. Postmaster are inter-related.

2. The 7th CPC vide para 11.8.18  of its report has recommended that eligible officers from Postmasters’ Grade II and Postmasters’ Grade III may also be permitted to appear for LDCE along with Inspector (Posts) for the balance 75 percent of the Sr. Postmasters’ posts.

3. As per clarification vide the Dte’s Letter No 4-17/2008-SPB-II dated 10/02/2011 (Query No 10), “according to the policy of Government, a cadre cannot have multiple channels of promotional avenues”. As per the clarificatory orders, every cadre is water locked and lateral entry to any cadre from outside will violate the policy of the Government.

4. But in this proposed PS Group B amendment, against to the multiple channel norms and against to the existing PS Group B recruitment rules, non-Postal Services Group B hierarchy LSG officials of RMS/SBCO/CO&RO and stenographers were directly allowed in the PS Group B eligibility 6% quota, though they are having their own channel of promotions.

5. In Senior Postmaster Cadre recruitment rules 2010 also, by giving lateral entry to the Inspector (Posts) in the LDCE for Sr. Postmaster in the Department of Posts, Senior Postmaster (Group B Gazetted) Recruitment Rule, 2010, above-mentioned multiple channel policy of the Government (mentioned in para 3 above) has been disregarded as the posts of Sr. Postmaster come in the hierarchy of Postmaster Grade-I, II & III only. But in the case of Senior PM Recruitment rules also, above para 3 clarificatory order was not at all followed and Inspector cadre was also allowed in the 75% LDC exam quota.

6. Thus, separate action towards framing Recruitment Rule for Sr. Postmaster-2010 in addition to PS Group B recruitment rules amendment, disregarding the government policy becomes detrimental to my service interest in the department and I have faced unrecoverable loss of my service carrier.

7. I, therefore, pray before the Hon’ble Directorate to be kind enough  in amending Recruitment Rules for the post of Postal Service Group ‘B’ and Department of Posts, Senior Postmaster (Group B Gazetted) Recruitment Rule, 2010 by adopting the following amendments.

(i) Kindly provide necessary provision for 75% promotion to the posts of Sr. Postmaster in the Department of Posts, Senior Postmaster (Group B Gazetted) Recruitment Rule, 2010 from the cadre of Postmaster Grade-I, II & III after 5 years service as per the 7th CPC recommendations.

(ii) After this proposed amendment, the only cadre left without PS Group B opportunity is Postmaster Cadre by mentioned hierarchy and multiple channel norms. We cannot keep restriction norms only to one cadre. So Kindly allow the officers of Postmaster Grade-I, II & III to write LDCE for PS Group-‘B’ along with Inspector Posts making necessary provision in the Department of Posts, Postal Service Group ‘B’ Recruitment (Amendment) Rules, 1993 against their 19% (143 posts). But against to the committee report, in the table column it was mentioned as 22% instead of 19%, it may kindly be corrected. It is pertinent to mention here that Postmaster Cadre, LSG and Inspector cadre are the cadres directly serving in Postal Services operative/administrative posts as appointing authorities to GDS, sub appointing authorities to MTS/Postmen and in addition to that Postal services operative work supervising/inspection. So only these cadres are allowed in the PS Group Recruitment rules 1994 since they are only having ample feeder cadre experiences to appear for the PS Group B exams.(During 1994 Postmaster Cadre was not introduced to place in the eligibility list)

(iii) After LSG posts were enhanced 5 times during the Group C cadre restructures, 6% LDC quota of general line may kindly be not reduced.

(iv) As per the existing PS Group B RR norms, other non-hierarchical cadres like LSG (SBCO/RMS/CO&RO) and stenographers grade I&II may kindly be NOT allowed in this PS Group B amendment and they may kindly be given with their own hierarchical promotional avenues like AAO posts/Supdt Sorting/Supdt (Recruitment) respectively. Stenographers cadre restructure was already completed vide directorate letter no 25-25/2013-P.E.I dated and more than sufficient PS Group B equivalent posts were upgraded to them. For total no of just 529 stenographer II/I posts, they are having huge number of 223 Private secretary posts (Equal to PS Group B pay) and 31 Sr. Private secretary posts(Equal to Sr.Sudpt of POs pay). So within their hierarchical posts, they may kindly be given with separate LDC quota instead of giving PS Group B quota directly without sufficient operative/administrative experiences. For them they may kindly be allowed in PS Group B through seniority after passing Inspector Posts exams as per the existing norms but not as direct entry to the PS Group LDC quota.

Thanking you sir,

With a great hope for justice,
Enclo: As above (1)

Date:...............................                                                    Yours faithfully,
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Postmaster, Grade-…
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Central employees to get revised allowances soon

It is reported from sources that the revised allowances to be presented before cabinet for it's approval likely soon, probably by next week. Cabinet may approve it on Wednesday, the 31st. (If not earlier, of course !)


It is also reported that "Allowance Committee" did not suggest any major change in seventh CPC recommendation. It is going to be retained as 24%, 16% and 8% of new basic pay. Only minor changes, details of which are not available with the sources may be effected in the order.

Regarding date of effect, it is most likely that allowances will be revised with retrospective effect from 01.07.2016.

So, let's keep finger crossed !

Friday, May 19, 2017

AIAPS had submitted the letter to the dte to implement the cadre restructure immediately

Dear Postal Friends

      Please click here to view the letter submitted by all India association of Postal supervisors, regarding the practical difficulties of not implementing the cadre restructure and solution to the other unions claims.
   
     Please share this letter to everyone to create awareness.

As a stake holder, Department had sought comments and suggestions for the proposed PS Group B recruitment rules amendment

Dear Postmasters and supervisors,
     Vide No.  9-14/2010-SPG  dated  at  Dak  Bhawan,  Sansad  Marg  the 02.05.2017, department had sought comments/suggestions from all the stake holders regarding adding the stenographers, LSG of Sbco, RMS, PA CO/RO officials in the proposed PS Group B recruitment rules.

    But those non-hierarchy PS Group B cadres are having their own hierarchy promotions but out of their hierarchy in postal services, they are proposed to directly appear in PS Group B LDC exams against to the existing PS Group B recruitment rules.

     After Group C, LSG posts were enhanced 5 times in cadre restructure, it is not logical to add other non hierarchy posts in PS Group B in addition to LSG (PO/DO) cadres.

     After this proposed amendments, PM cadre is the only cadre left out without PS Group B exam chances and even without any LDC exam chances where as all the other cadres in DOP are proposed to give with such opportunities.

    Pl click here to view the proposed PS Group B recruitment rules

 So Dears, this is NOT the final amended PS Group B recruitment rules, so kindly submit your suggestions/ comments to the above mentioned  PS Group B RR amendment committee members for including the PM cadre in PS Group B LDC quota along with insepctor cadre officials since they are allowed to 75% LDC quota of Sr.PM posts.

 Last date to reach the comments and suggestions 31.05.2017 to the committee members.

    AIAPS had already submitted the suggestions/comments in this regard. Submitted suggestions and comments letter is produced below...

AIAPS had submitted the letter to the directorate to resolve the cadre specific glaring anomalies arising out of 7th CPC implementation in respect to the Postmaster Grade I, II, III and Sr.PMs

Ref: AIAPS/GS/anomaly/15-16 dated at New Delhi: 01st  May 2017

To,
The Honorable Chairman,
National Anomaly Committee,
Department of Personnel and Training - JCA section
North Block New Delhi 110001

Subject: Request to resolve the cadre specific glaring anomalies arising out of 7th CPC implementation in respect to the Postmaster Grade I, II, III and Senior Postmaster cadres at Department of Posts - reg
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Reference: This association even letter number AIAPS/GS/anomaly/15-16 dated at New Delhi the 01st October 2016 with the following reminder requests even dated 03.11.2016, 05.12.2016 and 07.02.2017
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Respected sir,

A kind reference is invited to the above references, vide above references this association is requested the departmental and as well as national anomaly committees to resolve the Postmaster Cadre specific glaring anomalies by upgrading the grade pay of Postmaster Grade I/II/III/Sr. Postmaster posts to Rs.4200/Rs.4600/Rs.4800/Rs.5400 grade pays respectively with full justification for such one level stepped up pay.

In addition to above references this association would like to bring the following two grave issues about the inevitable situation to upgrade the pay of Postmaster cadre for your benign consideration and early favorable orders please.

Thursday, May 11, 2017

AIAPS had submitted the letters to the directorate regarding Non conduction of Postmaster Grade I exams (centralized category) for the past 3 years!!!

ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS (GL)
(Recognized by Govt. of India P & T Board New Delhi Order No. 13/28/68 SR dated 21.04.1970
CHQ : SRT Nagar P.O Building (IV floor). Opp. Meghdoot Bhawan, New Delhi-55

PRESIDENT                                       GENERAL SECRETARY                     TREASURER
K.T.SHESHADRI                         MANOJ BHARDWAJ            VINAY BHATNAGAR
Postmaster Grade I                                          A.P.M                                        S.P.M.DISTT BOARD P.
Egmore,– 600008 (T.N)                       NOIDA H.P.O– 201301(U.P)                  BIJNOR – 246701(U.P)
Mob:09444625336,                             Mob:09910889554, 09319317089      Mob : 09837123688
       09043927257                               Email:gs.aiaps@gmail.com                  Landline:01342-28268
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Ref:AIAPS/GS/PM Grade I exam/16-17           dated at New Delhi     01st  May 2017
To,
        The Honorable Secretary Posts,
        Department of Posts,
        Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
        New Delhi – 110001

Subject: Non conduction of Postmaster Grade I exams (centralized category) for the past 3 years– reg
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Reference: This association letter even number AIAPS/GS/PM Grade I exam/16-17  dated at New Delhi 29th March 2017
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Respected sir,

        A kind reference is invited to the above reference, for the past 3 years Postmaster Grade I LDC examinations were NOT conducted by the postal directorate for various reasons, where as other centralized examination category like IP exams/PS Group B exam were conducted.

A huge number of Postmaster Grade I posts became vacant because of not filling up the posts for the past 3 years. Postal circles are suffering with acute shortage in Postmaster cadre and those posts have to be managed by the Postal assistants. Because of that acute shortage is raising in the Postal Assistant cadre also.

AIAPS had submitted the letter to the directorate regarding Non filling up of all the Postmaster Grade II/III posts by the some postal circles under one time relaxation orders of the postal directorate

ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS (GL)
(Recognized by Govt. of India P & T Board New Delhi Order No. 13/28/68 SR dated 21.04.1970
CHQ : SRT Nagar P.O Building (IV floor). Opp. Meghdoot Bhawan, New Delhi-55

PRESIDENT                                       GENERAL SECRETARY                     TREASURER
K.T.SHESHADRI                         MANOJ BHARDWAJ            VINAY BHATNAGAR
Postmaster Grade I                                          A.P.M                                        S.P.M.DISTT BOARD P.
Egmore,– 600008 (T.N)                       NOIDA H.P.O– 201301(U.P)                  BIJNOR – 246701(U.P)
Mob:09444625336,                             Mob:09910889554, 09319317089      Mob : 09837123688
       09043927257                               Email:gs.aiaps@gmail.com                  Landline:01342-28268
_________________________________________________________________________________
            Ref:AIAPS/GS/PM cadre promotion       dated at New Delhi 05th May 2017

To,
        The Honorable Secretary Posts,
        Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
        New Delhi – 110001

Subject: Non filling up of all the Postmaster Grade II/III posts by the some postal circles under one time relaxation orders of the postal directorate– reg
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Reference: Directorate letter No. 04-43/2013-SPB-II dated at Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi the 28.04.2016
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Respected Sir,

        1. Vide above reference of the Postal Directorate, all the Postal circles were directed to fill all the PM Grade II and III posts in the following manner and reported to the compliance to the postal directorate.

Table:
Sl. No
Promoted from
Promoted to
Required service as per onetime relaxation order
Regular/Adhoc promotion
1
Postmaster Grade I
Postmaster Grade II
5 years
Regular
2
Postmaster Grade I
Postmaster Grade II
3 years
Adhoc
3
Postmaster Grade II
Postmaster Grade III
4 years
Regular
4
Postmaster Grade II
Postmaster Grade III
2.5 years
Adhoc

History regarding modifying the LSG recruitment rules in the wake of TBOP/BCR and MACP 1/2/3 and anomalies raising to Postmaster Grade I/II/III/Sr.PM posts in the 7th CPC Pay matrix!!!

ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS (GL)
(Recognized by Govt. of India P & T Board New Delhi Order No. 13/28/68 SR dated 21.04.1970
CHQ : SRT Nagar P.O Building (IV floor). Opp. Meghdoot Bhawan, New Delhi-55

PRESIDENT                           GENERAL SECRETARY                     TREASURER
K.T.SHESHADRI               MANOJ BHARDWAJ            VINAY BHATNAGAR
Postmaster Grade I                              A.P.M                                        S.P.M.DISTT BOARD P.O
Egmore,– 600008 (T.N)           NOIDA H.P.O– 201301(U.P)                  BIJNOR – 246701(U.P)
Mob:09444625336,                 Mob:09910889554, 09319317089      Mob : 09837123688
       09043927257                   Email:gs.aiaps@gmail.com                  Landline:01342-28268
_________________________________________________________________________________
Ref: AIAPS/GS/anomaly/15-16              dated at New Delhi: 01st  May 2017

To,
        The Honorable Chairman,
        National Anomaly Committee,
        Department of Personnel and Training - JCA section
        North Block New Delhi 110001

Subject: Request to resolve the cadre specific glaring anomalies arising out of 7th CPC implementation in respect to the Postmaster Grade I, II, III and Senior Postmaster cadres at Department of Posts - reg
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Reference: This association even letter number AIAPS/GS/anomaly/15-16 dated at New Delhi the 01st October 2016 with the following reminder requests even dated 03.11.2016, 05.12.2016 and 07.02.2017
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Respected sir,

        A kind reference is invited to the above references, vide above references this association is requested the departmental and as well as national anomaly committees to resolve the Postmaster Cadre specific glaring anomalies by upgrading the grade pay of Postmaster Grade I/II/III/Sr. Postmaster posts to Rs.4200/Rs.4600/Rs.4800/Rs.5400 grade pays respectively with full justification for such one level stepped up pay.

In addition to above references this association would like to bring the following two grave issues about the inevitable situation to upgrade the pay of Postmaster cadre for your benign consideration and early favorable orders please.

Article No 4 - Possible high risks If the Group C Cadre restructure is deferred!!!

Dear Friends, 

         We are noticing from some blogs that some unions are trying to defer the cadre restructure. But After PA establishment of our department was drastically reduced and converted as Supervisory posts as on 27.05.2016, if cadre restructure was deferred then it may lead to the following threats in our department. This article is published to the awareness of our postal friends.


a.           After cadre restructure, our department PA establishment 100089 posts was drastically reduced as 69996 PA posts and remaining posts were upgraded as LSG/HSG-II/HSG-I posts. After PA posts were upgraded, those supervisory posts cannot be filled from open market. Now instead of 100089 PA posts, only 69996 PA posts can be recruited from direct/LGO examinations.

b.           If LSG/HSG-II/HSG-I posts are not identified and promoted by convening the DPC by the postal circles, then within the 69996 PA posts, they have to manage additionally 30000 LSG/HSG-II/HSG-I supervisory posts also. It may create the immense shortage and chaos in our department. Postal department may become unmanageable.

c.           More over Para ‘f’ of cadre restructure mandates the postal circle that  the vacancies arising out of the restructuring WILL be filled up only from the amongst the official who fulfill the eligibility criteria laid down in the recruitment rules  for the post to serve the exact purpose of cadre restructuring without managing those posts again by Postal Assistants. So it is against to the cadre restructure order too to officiate those posts by PA cadre.

Monday, May 1, 2017

AIAPS Madurai Region Bi-Monthly meeting is proposed on 31.05.2017!!!

Dear Southern Region Postmasters and Divisional secretaries of Tamilnadu circle....

        Kindly intimate any pending subject of your divisions to take up the subject with the PMG Madurai Region on 31.05.2017.

         12.05.2017 is the last date to submit the subjects.

     Please submit only pending subject of your division with divisional head reply or else the subjects, directly related to regional office within 10.05.2017

Brotherly Yours,
K.Kalimuthu
Regional Secretary,
All India Association of Postal Supervisors
Madurai Region