India Post’s bank plans meet hurdle

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has opposed the proposal of the Department of Posts (DoP) to apply for a banking licence. According to the DFS, though the network of post offices is large with 1.55 lakh offices across the country, they neither have an interconnected system in place to give people access to their money anywhere and at anytime like the banks, nor experience in lending.

“A Cabinet note is being circulated by the DoP for them to apply for a banking licence. But we are against the move,” a senior DFS official told FE.

SUBMISSION OF LIFE CERTIFICATES WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN NOVEMBER EVERY YEAR

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iMO URL Changed

The url of iMO web application is changed from https://indiapostimo.gov.in/nic to https://indiapostimo.gov.in

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IS POSTMASTER CADRE IS STILL EXISTING!!!

In Thane Central Division Compliant Inspector(IP) Shri. Vijay Kumar Taware who is also entrusted the work of scrutinising  and giving permission of the purchase(J Branch work) even though one J branch is function is insisting and thretening the Postmaster cadre officials through phone/PRI(P) to use the Rubber Stamp of the SUB POSTMASTER(LSG)/HSGII instead face the dire consequence of action from the divisional administration for grouping and making issues againt the adminitration.Eventhough he was explianed about the seperate cadre is constructed with reference to the Directorate orders endrossed by the Circle and Regional offices. He is not convinced and instead of refereing the orders he said he asked other divisions about the stamp and confirmed they are also using the SUB POSTMASTER LSG/HSG II rubber stamp.

Who will clarify the following questions : (RTI application is only a saviour)

1.Whether postmaster cadre is existing or its wiped out without knowledge of the incumbent

2. What will be the designation of the Postmaster Cadre Officials when they are posted in the identified post offices.

3. Is the action of the above named IP is correct? if  YES...please clarify what should be the designation of the Postmaster cadre officials? if NO... What will be action taken against the above named IP for coercin and harrassing a more than equally talented other cadre officials by using his power and nearness to the divisional administration?

4.What are the remedies available to the Postmaster cadre officials who are pressuriesd to work under coercien and block on their progressive way  to brought up the pride of the Indiapost.

source Postmaster Maharastra.blogspot.in

Notification for holding of Inspector Posts Examination 0n 7 & 8th September, 2013 issued by Directorate.

Directorate vide memo No. A.34012/05/2013-DE dated 17/6/2013 has issued notification for holding Limited Departmental Competative Examination for the promotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts 66.66% Departmental Quota for the year 2013 on 7/9/2013 and 8/9/2013. 

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PA/SA DIRECT RECRUITMENT RESULT 2013

It is informed that the circle wise final result of PA/SA direct recruitment exam will be announced during the period from 1st August to 30th September 2013. Valuation of exam papers already over and Hall permit for computer test will be issued shortly. It is proposed to have online computer test for the selected candidates. About 14 lakhs candidates appeared in the exam for PA for the vacancies around 5100.

(M. Krishnan)
General Secretary

source : http://www.aipeup3chq.com/

Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2014 - Dopt order

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7th CPC-THE REAL TRUTH BEHIND THE DEMAND.

The General Secretary of Karnataka COC Com P.S.Prasad has exposed the most imporatant factors of 15 charter of demands including early setting up of 7th CPC and DA merger on his official blog recently. He said 'we should demand 7th CPC effective day from that day i.e. 1.1.2011"..!

The full text of the article is reproduced and given below for your ready reference...

7th CPC Demand

Comrades,

Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers have been demanding constitution of the 7th CPC, DA merger , and other 15 charter of common demands of the Central Government Employees apart from 48 common demands of the CG Employees which has been accepted by the Kolkatta conference.

The Common questions & answers which the Government of India has been  answering is that as follows.

1) The 6th CPC has not recommended the DA merger has recommended 25% increase in certain allowances.

2) The 6th CPC has not recommended the constitution of the 7th CPC and is silent on this issue.

3) Normally it takes 10 years to set up another Central Pay Commission.

4) The DA as recommended as per the Consumer price index is released which works out to 80% as on 1/1/2013. So when ever the prices have gone up DA is provided to compensate the rising of prices.

5) If another Central Pay Commission is set up there will be huge burden on common man, at this stage the Government of India cannot afford to set up 7th CPC

6) The anomalies  are being taken up the National anomalies committee

Now comrades the above reply are standard in nature, all the above questions are answered in the following text.

 If we really look at the DA and the Cost of living we can  find that the actual cost of prices have gone up over 200% and the actual DA we are getting is only 80%. Hence there is a big gap between the actual price rise and the real DA we get there are many factors behind it, hence 7th CPC and DA merger are too vital things to bridge the Gap between the actual spending and the actual salary. For example in case of an MTS / LDC / Postmen his salary will be around Rs 15,000/-  The actual spending is Rs 25,000/  which includes house rent of Rs 8,000/- (against Rs 3000/- as HRA)  light bill, water bill telephone bill, petrol bill, local travelling  etc itself will account for Rs 5000/-  apart from purchase of provisions and vegetables which accounts for Rs 12,000/ for a family of 4 persons.  Apart from above there will be many unforeseen expense such as attending marriages, medical, Children education expenses, which may work out more than Rs 30,000/-  today the salary given to the CG Employees by the Central Government  are insufficient. The minimum wages should be Rs 25,000/- the actual salary should be doubled.

 Today the Government has itself admitted that the inflation is around 11% and the Consumer Price Index  has crossed more than 110 points from 116 as on 1/12006 to 226 points as on April 2013. In that case the actual DA should have been 110 % not just 87% as on April 2013.

Once the price rise is more than 100% ,we are entitled for an Central Pay Commission and DA merger.  Comparing price rise in last 30 yrs are so we can observe in last six years the price rise graph has risen dramatically, ie the prices have increased to a maximum beyond common mans reach,  the rupee value has gone down drastically , internationally the dollar rate is higher, GDP is very low just around 6%.  The purchasing power has gone down. The value of our salary six years back and now if we make a simple compare, our salary is nothing compared to private market.  Now we observe that the Banks, LIC & PSU wages are revised every 5 years. As far as CG Employees it is more than 10 yrs. The DA has crossed more than 50% as on 1/1/2011. We should demand 7th CPC effective day from that day ie 1/1/2011.

    The DA merger was accepted principal of many CPC and 5th CPC had recommended it there by if DA merger is implemented our salary will increase by 20 to 25 %. and we should get arrears from 1/1/2011.  This will also affect other allowances such as HRA, Tour TA/DA etc.  The present DA as on April 2013 is 87%. and in a span of one year it will cross 100%. there by dual benefit we should get.

The Railways have got the benefit in revision of many allowances let it be OTA, NDA, Compassionate appointment etc. Where as for other CG Employees many of the allowances are not revised from past 15 years or so

Even the 5th &  6th CPC Pay Anomalies are not rectified even after many years. there is discontent amongst the employees.

The actual wage bill is just 8.5 % of the revenue collection. The Government being model employer should pay its employees the real wages.

Our joint struggles have yielded results in the past we have to once again wage a long battle before the Government, the above statements by the Government  will also undergo a change if we are serious about the issue.

If we look at the actual prices recommended by 6th CPC  wide para number 2,21  and the current prices we can notice that 

6th CPC rates and present rates 

common items used on daily basis

Comparative Chart:

Sl.No	Item	Per	6th CPC rates in Rs as in table 2.21 as on 1.1.2006	Rates as per CPI in Rs as on 1.1.13	Rates as per Market in Rs as on 1.1.13	% change compare to 6th CPC prices
1	Rice	Kg	18	26	55	266
2	Dal (Toor/ urd)	Kg	40	59	85	145
3	Raw Veg	Kg	10	15	50	500
4	Greenleaf Veg	Kg	10	14	25	250
5	Other Veg	Kg	10	17	40	400
6	Fruits	Kg	30	25	80	266
7	Milk	lt	24	26	34	125
8	Sugar and jaggery	Kg	24	34	40	166
9	Edible Oil	Kg	50	96	100	200
10	Fish	Kg	120	157	320	266
11	Meat	Kg	120	257	320	266
12	Egg each	each	2	4	5	250
13	Detergents etc	Kg	200	240	350	175
14	Clothing	Mt	80	61	150	187
15	Cokked meals			32	70	187

CPI: Consumer Price Index published by Government of India

Market Rates as per local market  rates in Bangalore

There are nearly 252 items in the consumer basket for  determination of consumer price index, in real terms the essential items for determination of CPI should have been only 52 items as per need based wages, by keeping a vast items in the basket the actual price rise is not reflected.

   

The actual DA for central government employees  should have been 200 %  not just 80% as on 1/1/2013. The Consumer Price Index of 2001 which was at 115 points as on 1/1/2006 should have been more than  300 points rather than at 219 points as on 1/1/2013. The Miscellaneous articles weight age accounts for 25%. the food articles accounts for 58% weight age . Even if the  rise in food articles is there, the cost of TV , Computer, Mobile etc where there is reduction is taking place , thus depriving of the actual increase in CPI. Overall the Consumer Price Index for the CG Employees is not satisfactory, this has deprived us of the actual DA & wages.

PM should appoint 7th Pay Commission: NMC

National Mazdoor Conference today urged Prime Minister to appoint the 7th pay commission at the next cabinet meeting as employees and pensioners will be entitled for pay commission with effect from January 1, 2016.

"We urge the Prime Minister to appoint Chairman and other members of the 7th pay commission and take decision in this regard at the next cabinet meeting and start discussion with representatives of both Central and State governments employees as Central and State governments employees and pensioners will be entitled for pay commission with effect from 1-1-2016", President of the National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) Subash Shastri said today.

He said that the appoint of 7th Pay Commission will end confusion and uncertainty among the employees and pensioners on this issue once for all. 

Addressing a one day workers convention at Brahamin Sabha here, Shastri pointed out that except sixth pay commission all earlier pay commissions were constituted in the 3rd year of every decade. 

In other words earlier pay commissions except 6th pay commission were formed well before its implementation become due. 

Department of Posts to seek Cabinet nod for Rs 1,900 crore funds

NEW DELHI: Department of Posts has started inter-ministerial consultations for seeking Cabinet approval on around Rs 1,900 crore fund requirement to start Post Banks in the country. 

"DoP will need around Rs 1,900 crore to start Post Banks in the country. This includes Rs 500 crore paid-up capital required under new banking licence guidelines and rest is for other capital adequacy norms that Post Banks will need to fulfil. Cabinet note has gone to various ministries to seek their views," a government official told PTI. 

The Department of Posts (DoP) has plans to apply for banking licence to offer full-fledged banking services along with postal services through post offices. 

The RBI has issued comprehensive guidelines for new bank licences. It has fixed July 1 as the last date for filing application by interested entities. 

The DoP has proposed to start 50 bank branches in the first year and scale it to a total of 150 branched in 5 years. 

There are around 90,000 bank branches in the country and provision of real-time banking services through postal network is estimated to triple the current banking network.