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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PA/SA Exam 2014: Paid the fees, but payment status not updated even after 04-05 days. What to do?

Friends.. this for the help of those candidates:

>> Who have applied for PA/SA Exam 2014.

>> Paid the fees in a ePayment Post Offices.

>> But payment status not updated yet even after 04-05 days and hence cannot print the registration slip.

As per the information available in www.pasadrexam2014.in website, those candidates whose payment status not updated even after paying the fees 04-05 days before has to do the following.

1. Send a mail to feehelpdesk.dopexam@gmail.com along with scanned copies of following:

a. Print Challan (Candidate's copy) for fee payment.

b. Receipt issued by Post Office.

c. Also mention PIN CODE of Post Office where you have paid the FEE.

MINUTES OF AIAPC MEETING HELD AT TRICHY ON 16.03.14

Dear Postmasters,

On 16.03.14, All India Association of Postmaster Cadre (AIAPC) meeting held at Trichy Jamal Mohd College. Peace and prosperous arrangements were done by Trichy Postmasters Shri Ramakrishnan and Smt. Kalarani. 40 members from all over the Tamilnadu gathered at Trichy and discussed various obstacles faced by the postmaster cadre officials.

       Meeting was started with welcome address by Shri Venkatesh Neyoor and led by Shri R.Rajendran, TN Circle Secretary, AIAPC, and Shri Suresh Babu PM Gr I

      Shri Ajikumar, Shri Amirthalingam, Shri. Balakrishnan, Shri Ramakrishnan and other postmaster cadre officials too gave their splendid speech regarding latest scenario of DOP and futures of Postmaster cadre.

      This meeting is deserved much importance since Shri Suresh Babu came to the meeting as the representative of NFPE and keenly noted each and every grievances of Postmaster cadre officials and gave some clarifications regarding cadre restructure, 7th CPC pay proposals and govt upcoming policies.

        Meeting was concluded with Vote of thanks by Shri. K.Kalimuthu PM Gr I and delicious lunch food arranged for PM Grade officials.

The following resolutions are passed in the meeting.

General Knowledge Questions for Postal/Sorting Assistant Exam 2014

1) When did Goa become a state?
(A) 26 January 1986
(B) 30 May 1987
(C) 11 July 1992
(D) 19 December 1997
Ans. (B) 30 May 1987

2) Who is the first President of the United States of America?
(A) George Washington
(B) Thomas Jefferson
(C) James Monroe
(D) John Adams
Ans. (A) George Washington