MACP SUB COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYES AND WORKERS.

Dear Comrade,

            The subcommittee constituted by the National Anomaly Committee to go into the anomalies in respect of MACP issues met at New Delhi on 15^th Inst.  Com. S.K.Vyas, President, Confederation attended the meeting as a member. The following is the outcome of discussion at the meeting.

            With greetings,

Yours fraternally,

Sd/-

K.K.N. Kutty

Secretary General

Given below is the Record note on the meeting of Joint Committee on MACP held on 15.03.2011.

            The third meeting of joint committee on MACP was held today i.e 15.03.2011. This meeting was held at the specific request by the Secretary Staff Side, National Council JCM to review the decision taken in the earlier meetings in which all items had been discussed.

Item Nos. 1,3,8,9 and 29: Grant of financial up-gradation in the promotional hierarchy instead of grade pay hierarchy under MACP Scheme

            The Staff Side pressed this demand on the ground that the ACP 1999 had become a service condition in respect of all those who were in service as on 31^st August 2008. The MACP Scheme being less advantageous could not be imposed upon them. They stated that to resolve this anomaly, the first 2 ACPs may be continued in the promotional hierarchy to be granted after 12 and 24 years of service from the date of induction, the third ACP on completion of 30 years service may be in the grade pay hierarchy. The official Side did not agree with this proposal. The Staff Side then pointed out that the introduction of MACP Scheme in grade pay hierarchy 10, 20, 30 years of service from the date of induction will result that certain cadres would be placed in the grade pay which are not sanctioned in the structure of the departments and therefore it can not be treated as career progression at all.   The official Side wanted the particulars of those cadres which are going to face this problem, so that they could consider how to overcome such anomalies. The Staff Side agreed to provide the necessary information and departments concerned may also be asked to provide such information.

Item Nos. 2, 10 and 48:

            The Staff Side also pressed for introducing MACP Scheme with effect from 1.1.2006 so that those who did not get any benefit under old ACP could at least get the MACP scheme benefit before their retirement during the period from 1.1.2006 to 31.8.2008. The Official Side stated that this item has been closed and concluded and can not be allowed to be opened / reviewed. The Staff Side then stated that they would like to raise this issue in the meeting of National Anomaly Committee as the joint Committee on MACP Scheme is sub committee of the National Anomaly Committee. The Official Side stated that this may be raised as afresh item in the National Anomaly Committee.

            The Staff Side also wanted that the option to choose ACP or MACP should be given to the individual employees and not the Department. The Official Side also did not agree to reopen this issue which has been concluded in the last meeting.

Item No. 57: Ignoring the placement of Artisans of Ministry of Defence from HS grade II to HS grade I for the purpose of MACP Scheme.

            The Staff Side pointed out that this restructuring by keeping 50% of Artisans in the HS grade I and placing 50% in the HS grade II was by way of placement and therefore it could not be treated as promotion. The Staff Side cited Supreme Court ruling to this effect. However the Official Side did not agree with this. The case of restructuring in IA & AD in 1984 and in organized accounts were also cited in which it was clearly stated that those who are in the higher grade would be treated as placement only those who are promoted later on against vacancies would be treated as promotion. The official Side view was that only in those cases where the entire cadre is placed in the higher pay scale it would not be treated as promotion. This matter will also have to be raised in the meeting of National Anomaly Committee.

Items Nos. 11, 15, 22, 39, 47 and 51: Promotion in identical Grade Pay.

            The decision that the normal promotions are in the same grade pay, they cannot be ignored for purpose of MACP Scheme and the specific cases would be examined separately.

Item Nos. 12, 30 and 49: Employees appointed limited competitive examination from lower to higher post may treated as direct recruits in the higher post ignoring the service in the lower posts.

            The matter is still being considered with reference to old ACP scheme clarification.

Item Nos. 13, 32, 38, 44, 50 and 58: Counting of old service in the new establishments for the purpose off MACP. And Item Nos. 21, 27, and 28: Benchmark for financial up gradation under MACP.

            Orders have been issued on 1.11.2010.

            It was agreed that action taken statement would be finalized and circulated so that further discussion thereon can take place in the meeting of National Anomaly Committee.

MACP COMMITTEE MEETING ON 15-03-2011

Dear Comrade,

The sub committee constituted by the National Anomaly Committee to look into the issues concerning the MACP is scheduled to meet on 15th March, 2011. Com. S.K. Vyas, President, Confederation will attend the meeting as a member of the Committee.

With greetings,

Yours fraternally,

K.K.N. Kutty.
Secretary General

DEVELOPMENT IN THE COURT CASE - FRESH CASE WILL BE FILED CHALLENGING THE SPEAKING ORDER ISSUED BY THE DDG(PAF)

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AIPAEA CIRCULAR 47 -- URGENT ATTENTION IS REQUESTED

(M) G.S. 09912348500                                                                                         (M): Office: 9868451466

All India Postal Accounts Employees Association

Central Headquarter

13-B, New Mahavir Nagar, Type-IV, DAO Flat, New Delhi – 110018

www.aipaea09.blogspot.com e-mail: aipaea_pao@yahoo.co.in

(Camp at: B-17, F-3,Vignanapuri,Vidyanagar,Hyderabad-500044)

AIPAEA/CHQ/Circular47                                                                                                                 Date: 12-03-2011

Dear Comrades,

HEARTY WELCOME TO THE NEW RECRUITS

On the persistent efforts of AIPAEA the recruitment has started in PAOs, though in trickle! Efforts are on to get all the vacancies in all cadres in all the PAOs to be filled up.  In PAOs like Kolkata, Jaipur, Nagpur etc., new recruits have joined. On behalf of the CHQ I heartily welcome all those new comrades to the family of Postal Accounts and All INDIA POSTAL ACCOUNTS EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION!!

LONG LIVE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!

The cry for ending the discrimination continues…all over the world. One hundred years back the valiant fight started by the women textile mill workers of New York, USA has grown into a big struggle around the world along with the workers movements and achieved voting right for women in many countries and the fight for dignity and equality is still continuing. AIPAEA salutes all those valiant women comrades for their sacrifices. I convey my congratulations and best wishes to all women members of our organization. Branches may Email the Report and pictures of Women’s Day celebrations to the CHQ, so that the same can be placed in the AIPAEA blog.

LAUNCH THE SECOND PHASE OF PROTEST

The Central Working Committee of AIPAEA which met at Thekkady , Kerala from 13 to 15^th Feb.2011 reviewed the Priority Charter of Demands submitted to the Department. The revised Priority Charter is given here under. As the Department has not so far initiated any discussion to settle the demands, it has been decided to launch the second phase of programme and  implement the same  with all seriousness by all units.

Programme of Action

1.       Hold lunch hour demonstration on 23-03-2011 and fax the Resolution to the 1) Secretary, Department of Posts, New Delhi – 110 001 2) JS & FA, Department of Posts, New Delhi-110 001 3) DDG (PAF), New Delhi – 110 001 and copy by post to the  Secretary General , NFPE, North Avenue Post Office, New Delhi-110 001 and General Secretary, AIPAEA, New Delhi.

2.       Start Post Card Campaign from 28-03-2011 to 01-04-2011. Address the Post Card to the DDG (PAF), Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110 001 and inform the General Secretary about the number of cards sent by each unit. Post the cards every day during the campaign week.

The Text of the Resolution and Post Card Campaign is given here under.

Resolution

The Meeting of the All India Postal Accounts Employees Association, ------------------Circle held on 23-03-2011 expressed its anguish for not taking note of the Priority Charter of Demands submitted, and not initiating any action for settling those demands even after the lapse of four months.  Hence, it is unanimously resolved to request the authorities to hold discussion with AIPAEA and settle the demands without further loss of time. It is also unanimously resolved to submit the revised charter of demands as decided in the Central Working Committee Meeting of this Association. 

 PRIORITY CHARTER OF DEMANDS

1.       Expedite Recruitment in all cadres in all PAOs.

2.       Expedite the cadre restructuring in the PAOs.

3.       Enhance the SCF quota for Senior Accountants for the promotion to the AAO Cadre and drop the proposal for Direct Recruitment in AAO cadre.

4.             4.   Expedite the notification of All India seniority list of Senior Accountants causing the filling up of          
           regular and ad-hoc vacancies in the cadre of AAO in PAO & CCA offices.  B) Conduct Part II 
          & Prt I JAO/AAO exams.

5.                5.   Drop the proposal of decentralization of PAOs in any form.

6.                6.  Restore the post of Member (Finance) in the Postal Services Board and strengthen the Postal 
         Accounts    Wing by bringing all streams of accounts cadres under Member(Finance).

7.              7.  A)  Construct Departmental buildings to PAOs like Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Jammu, Trivandrum,
       Patna etc. B) Retain the British India Road building at Kolkata or accommodate entire PAO at Yogayog
       Bhawan at Kolkata.

8.             8.  Ensure full pledged functioning of newly formed PAOs in all the Postal Circles by providing required 
       staff strength and proper accommodation. B) Repatriate all the officials of Kapurthala PAO who are
       posted in Jammu against their willingness.

9.          9. Stop victimization of PAO staff in the name of contributory negligence and withdraw the charge sheets 
     given to the PAO Staff at Hyderabad and Kolkata for C.C frauds that took place at Post offices. B)
     Withdraw the charge sheets given to the PAO staff/AIPAEA Office Bearers at Lucknow, Cuttack &Patna
     on flimsy grounds due to the vindictive attitude of authorities.

10        10.  Provide induction and periodical refresher training to Junior/Senior Accountants and AAOs.

11    11.  Ensure specified role to PAO as stipulated by the Ministry of Finance in all Business Development 
     /Financial activities of the Postal Department.

12   12.  Restore the residency period of 3years in r/o Junior Accountant to Senior Accountant promotion 
     retrospectively with effect from 13-12-2006.

13   13. Rectify the anomaly caused due to promotion of junior Gr.D officials to LDC cadre after 2006 in PAOs 
     where as a senior Gr. D official promoted earlier remaining in Sorter cadre/becoming junior in LDC cadre.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sd/-,                                                                                                                                                      PRESIDENT

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Sir,

Hold discussions with AIPAEA on the Priority Charter and settle the demands.

Thanking You,

Yours faithfully,

Signature

(Name & Designation)

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE COURT CASES

 As the Department failed to implement the judgment given by the Hon’ble Principal CAT, New Delhi, a contempt petition was filed by us and the Department too filed a Miscellaneous Application requesting to set aside the judgment. The case has come up for hearing on 08-03-2011 and the Department was ordered to consider the case of the petitioners and decide the same by passing a speaking order within a week’s time. As usual the Department passed a speaking order rejecting our case. I am going to consult our Advocate soon and in all probability we may file another O.A. challenging the speaking order passed by the Department.  Please visit our blog for the copy of the speaking order.

In the second case i.e. JA and SA should be treated as one promotion, the Department has rejected our representation. We have filed fresh O.A. challenging the rejection. That may come up for hearing any time. In this connection all the Circle Secretaries are requested to remit the money as decided earlier to fight the case.  

CLOSURE OF POST OFFICES IN URBAN AREAS

The Department has issued orders to close/merge/relocate about 9797 Post Offices in the urban areas. NFPE Federal Secretariat met and discussed this issue and also other policy offensives by the Department. It is decided to go for a programme of action by formulating a Charter. AIPAEA has requested the Federation to include the demand ‘stop any move to decentralize the Postal Accounts’ in the charter. Full details will be circulated after the finalization by the Federation. We have already submitted our views on the proposed Reorganization of Postal Accounts. The copy of the letter has already been placed in the blog. We have to be ready for any organizational action opposing the decentralization of PAO in any form.

CIRCLE CONFERENCE OF AIPAEA, PATNA BRANCH

CHQ congratulates the newly elected Office Bearers and members of the Executive Committee of AIPAEA, Patna Circle. Com. Mahato, has been elected President, Com. Gopal Krishna sharma is the new Circle Secretary, Com. Santosh Kumar Chowdari  is the newly elected Finance Secretary.  Great responsibility lies on the shoulders of the new body to bring back the past glory of the Patna branch. On the occasion of the branch conference I convey my best wishes to all the comrades of Patna Circle.

FOUR ADVANCE INCREMENTS

C & AG has issued orders on 10-02-2011 granting four advance increments to the JAs who have passed the Departmental Confirmatory Test between the periods from 01-01-1973 to 31-05-1981. CHQ has addressed a letter to the DDG (PAF) to extend the similar benefit to the Staff of Postal Accounts. Let’s hope PA wing will issue orders soon.

PROACTIVE INTERVENTION NEEDED

It is noticed that many times Circle PAOs are not responding to send the required information to the PA wing on the Staff matters.  This is creating problems and delaying the things. For example, even now the information called for by the PA wing on the All India Seniority list has not yet been sent by all the PAOs. This is delaying the notification of the list. Similarly many PAOs have not send the panel of Sr. Accountants to the PA wing even though; the vacancies exist in 10% SCF quota for effecting regular promotions.  In this connection, I plead with all our Circle Secretaries to promptly act and pressurize the local Administration to do the needful without causing delay.  Adopt proactive approach and interact with the Administration on regular basis through correspondence as well as informal meetings. Bi-monthly and 4-monthly meetings are not regularly being held at many Circles. Insist the authorities concerned to hold these meetings regularly.

 

TOUR SCHEDULE OF THE GENERAL SECRETARY

General Secretary will be at New Delhi from 22-03-2011 to 01-04-2011. It is also planned to visit Jallandhar and Kapurthala units during this period.

ENROLL NEW MEMBERS

Month of April is the month of enrollment. In some branches for various reasons some of our friends have chosen to be outside of AIPAEA. Now this is the time to welcome them back home. Talk to them. Convince them. Iron out the differences.  Take them into the fold of AIPAEA.

 For change of membership from one Association to another, the member should withdraw the existing membership by writing to the Drawing and Disbursing Officer and submit a new form to become member in another Association. The form used at the time of verification can be used now also for enrolling the membership. The subscription of such member will be recovered from the month of July. Membership form should be submitted in the month of April.

The newly recruited employees can be enrolled immediately without waiting for April. From the date of submission of the membership form, the newly recruited employee will become member of the Association and the subscription will be recovered from the same month.

I request all our Circle Secretaries to make all out efforts to enroll the new members’ i.e. new recruits and also to bring back the existing employees into our Association.

Comrades, the proposal for re-organization of Postal Accounts, the inaction of the Department on the Cadre re-structuring,  the draft Recruitment Rules of AAOs, slow pace of recruitment and silence on the charter of demands …..etc. are the issues bothering the employees of Postal Accounts. Let’s unite, organize, agitate and make our voice heard in the echelons of Dak Bhawan.

With Struggle Greetings!!

(T. SATYANARAYANA)

General Secretary

LONG LIVE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY !!

THE CRY FOR JUSTICE ………. Continues. 

AIPAEA SALUTES THE INDOMITABLE COURAGE OF ALL THOSE WOMEN WORKERS & EMPLOYEES FOR CONTINUING THE FIGHT AGAINST THE INJUSTICE AND DISCRIMINATION….

AIPAEA CELEBRATES THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

LONG LIVE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!!

Bread and Roses !!

As we go marching, marching, in the beauty of the day, A million darkened kitchens, a thousand mill lofts gray, Are touched with all the radiance that a sudden sun discloses, For the people hear us singing: Bread and Roses! Bread and Roses! As we go marching, marching, we battle too for men, For they are women's children and we mother them again. Our lives shall not be sweated from birth until life closes; Hearts starve as well as bodies; give us bread, but give us roses. As we go marching, marching, unnumbered women dead Go crying through our singing their ancient call for bread. Small art and love and beauty their drudging spirits knew. Yes, it is bread we fight for, but we fight for roses too. As we go marching, marching, we bring the greater days, The rising of the women means the rising of the race. No more the drudge and idler, ten that toil where one reposes, But a sharing of life's glories: Bread and roses, bread and roses. Our lives shall not be sweated from birth until life closes; Hearts starve as well as bodies; bread and roses, bread and roses. This poem was by James Oppenheim. It is commonly associated with a textile strike by women workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA during January – March 1912, popularly known as the Bread and Roses Strike. Bread and Roses signifies ---- demand for both fair wages and dignified conditions.

CHQ CORRESSPONDENCE

CLICK HERE FOR LETTER ON 4 ADVANCE INCREMENTS

CLICK HERE FOR LETTER ON RULE 9 CASES - CASE OF COM.SHIVADHARI PRASAD, PATNA

CLICK HERE FOR LETTER ON GRADE PAY OF 5400 FOR AAOs

CLICK HERE FOR LETTER ON RE-ORGANIZATION OF PAOs

REPORT ON FIRST WOMEN'S CONVENTION - CONFEDERATION CIRCULAR 5

CLICK HERE FOR THE CIRCULAR 5 ISSUED BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL CONFEDERATION OF CG EMPLOYEES & WORKERS