நம் அருமைத்தலைவர் பொதுச் செயலர் அறிவு ஜீவி KVS அவர்கள்
மென்மையான அன்பு உள்ளம் !
அரவணைக்கும் அன்னை உள்ளம் !
எம் தலைவன் உள்ளம் !
விழி மலர்கள் வேலாகும் வாளாகும் !
தீங்கொன்று சங்கத்திற்கு வந்திட்டால் !
கால் மலர்கள் வாடிடினும்
அவர் கடும் பயணம் நிற்காது !
கை மலர்கள் பிணைத்து நிற்கும்
தம்பியரை சங்கத்தை !
அம்மலரே எதிரிகளை
மன்னித்து நெற்கதிர் போல்
தலை நாணச் செய்துவிடும் !
பேரறிஞர் அண்ணாவுக்கு
அவர் தம்பி எழுதியது போல
மூவேந்தர் முக் கொடி முக்கனி என
மும்முரசு ஆர்த்தவர் தமிழர் !
அவர் வாழ்ந்த தமிழ் வாழ்வுக்கு மூன்றெழுத்து !
அந்த வாழ்வுக்கு அடிப்படையாம்
அன்புக்கு மூன்றெழுத்து !
அன்புக்கு துணை நிற்கும்
அறிவுக்கு மூன்றெழுத்து !
அறிவார்ந்தோர் இடையில் எழும்
காதலுக்கு மூன்றெழுத்து !
காதலர் போற்றுகின்ற கடும்
வீரமோ மூன்றெழுத்து !
வீரம் மிக்கோர் காணுகின்ற
களம் மூன்றெழுத்து !
களம் சென்று காணுகின்ற
வெற்றி மூன்றெழுத்து !
அந்த வெற்றிக்கு நமைஎல்லாம்
இட்டுச் செல்லும்
அறிவு ஜீவி எம் தலைவன்
அரசுப் பணி நிறைவு செய்வதை ஒட்டி அவர் உங்களுக்கெல்லாம்
எழுதிய கடிதத்தின் நகல் கீழே அளித்திருக்கிறோம் . அதற்கு முன்னர்
எங்கள் முன்னோட்டம் இது :-
பூவிதழின் மென்மை யினும் மென்மையான அன்பு உள்ளம் !
அரவணைக்கும் அன்னை உள்ளம் !
எம் தலைவன் உள்ளம் !
விழி மலர்கள் வேலாகும் வாளாகும் !
தீங்கொன்று சங்கத்திற்கு வந்திட்டால் !
கால் மலர்கள் வாடிடினும்
அவர் கடும் பயணம் நிற்காது !
கை மலர்கள் பிணைத்து நிற்கும்
தம்பியரை சங்கத்தை !
அம்மலரே எதிரிகளை
மன்னித்து நெற்கதிர் போல்
தலை நாணச் செய்துவிடும் !
பேரறிஞர் அண்ணாவுக்கு
அவர் தம்பி எழுதியது போல
அறிவு ஜீவி KVS க்கு
அவர் தம்பிமார் எழுதியது இது !
மூன்றெழுத்தில் ஒரு சிறப்புண்டு !
அதில் முத்தமிழ் மண முண்டு !மூவேந்தர் முக் கொடி முக்கனி என
மும்முரசு ஆர்த்தவர் தமிழர் !
அவர் வாழ்ந்த தமிழ் வாழ்வுக்கு மூன்றெழுத்து !
அந்த வாழ்வுக்கு அடிப்படையாம்
அன்புக்கு மூன்றெழுத்து !
அன்புக்கு துணை நிற்கும்
அறிவுக்கு மூன்றெழுத்து !
அறிவார்ந்தோர் இடையில் எழும்
காதலுக்கு மூன்றெழுத்து !
காதலர் போற்றுகின்ற கடும்
வீரமோ மூன்றெழுத்து !
வீரம் மிக்கோர் காணுகின்ற
களம் மூன்றெழுத்து !
களம் சென்று காணுகின்ற
வெற்றி மூன்றெழுத்து !
அந்த வெற்றிக்கு நமைஎல்லாம்
இட்டுச் செல்லும்
அறிவு ஜீவி எம் தலைவன்
KVS மூன்றெழுத்து !
வெறும் உச்சியில்
இருப்பதல்ல தலைமைப் பண்பு !
சங்கத்தின் ரத்த நாளங்களோடு
பின்னிப் பிணைந்ததே உந்தன்
தலைமைப் பண்பு !
அரசுப் பணி நிறைவுற்றால் என்ன ?
அடுத்த பணி உனக்கிருக்கு !
அடுத்த தலைமுறை வளர்ப்பாய் நீ !
சங்க வேராக இருப்பாய் நீ !
நீவிர் வாழ்க பல்லாண்டு! வளர்க நாளும் உம் தொண்டு !
அடுத்த பணி உனக்கிருக்கு !
அடுத்த தலைமுறை வளர்ப்பாய் நீ !
சங்க வேராக இருப்பாய் நீ !
நீவிர் வாழ்க பல்லாண்டு! வளர்க நாளும் உம் தொண்டு !
SIX YEARS INNINGS ! SURE ! NOT OUT !
Good-bye with
Contentment
All of you are well aware that I am due for superannuation
from the departmental service on 31.5.2012 and this is almost my parting
General Secretary’s Desk. Perhaps I had the great chance of serving you in the
capacity of General Secretary of this mighty organisation since 2006. I am
recalling my affectionate association with all of you during this period and
undoubtedly I am having the paramount pleasure that I did something to this
movement and also to my fellow-men to the best of my ability. Gandhiji once
said “ Satisfaction lies in the efforts; full effort is full victory” and as
such I have not left any stone unturned in my efforts and exploited all the
situations with full efforts to resolve the issues at the maximum despite the
fact that I could not leave a clean slate to my successor. Of course! It is not
possible to anyone. As Com Lenin rightly told that trade unions are schools for
learning; A trade union is an incessant movement and problems will never end
and will creep new issues at any time. I am leaving some benchmarks to my
successor as well as some pending issues for his further follow up action.
P3, the best
beneficiary on JCA calls
I recollect my presentations in the August AICs held in
Pushkar & Jwalaji on the urgent need of taking special interest to mitigate
the issues of Postal Group ‘C’ comrades and in particular to the shortage of
staff and deadlocks in the promotions which were delaying a decade together. I
have sincerely and seriously acted and settled many of the genuine demands of
our Group ‘C’ during these six years. Whenever the Postal JCA notified strike
calls, the best beneficiary among all was the P3 and many small issues
remaining unsettled over decades were dealt with solutions. I wish to recollect
your reminiscences to the following major advancements we have seen in our
area.
Not exhaustive! Only
very few
(i) The vacancies unfilled up in the LGO examinations
(Residual vacancies) since 1999 were filled up. The total no. of such vacancies
in PA cadre was approximately to the extent of 13000 which alone construed to
the 15% of total sanctioned posts.
(ii) Mass scale recruitment of PAs by summoning all DPS
Headquarters to Directorate was carried out in 2009, 2010 in the range of 8000
& 14000 Postal Assistants. The shortage of staff prevailed to the level of
40% were sorted out. The current vacancies are also notified for selection.
Thus the long pending issue of shortage of staff in PA cadre has been sorted
out despite the fact that there is no recruitment outside the Postal in Govt.
Departments till now.
(iii) First time, all the examination process has been
brought under OMR process with objective type questions. Resultantly all the
Group ‘B’ Posts, earmarked for General line which were kept unfilled up over
decades were filled up. All IP posts were filled up. Even there is surplus list
in LGO exams this year in all circles which is due to this objective type
pattern only. The number of chances for LGO candidates has been enhanced.
(iv) For filling up of all vacant IPO posts, surplus system
was introduced. After four years it was discontinued as it affected the
interest of candidates of own circle.
(v) P.A. Recruitment Rules have been revised. To avoid
resignation of selected candidates, all the candidates possessing 60 % in Plus
II are now entitled for selection like Bank & Railway recruitments.
(vi) The confirmation examination and its adverse effect if
not passed within six chances has been scrapped. Many officials who did not
pass the exam in six chances and stagnated in the last pay drawn are now
benefiting.
(vii) Filling up of all vacant LSG, HSG II & HSG I posts
on notional basis and grant of officiating pay. All HSG I posts now occupied by
IP line officials are to be transferred to general line. Leave sanctioning
powers to HSG I Postmasters. Filling up all vacant LSG APM Accounts posts as
per the LSG Recruitment Rules 1976. Revision of LSG recruitment rules.
(viii) Applicability of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 in respect
of those put on induction training prior to 1.1.2004. Refund of pension
contribution to those recovered irregularly.
(ix) Stepping up of pay on promotion by comparing direct
recruits. Extended the time limit for revision of option.
(x) Formation of Scrutiny committee for upgradation of ACR
for grant of MACP promotions & various clarificatory orders on MACP (more
than seven; and still three more pending).
(xi) Clear Instructions on fixing responsibilities under
contributory negligence and no charge sheet without mentioning the violation of
rules, upgradation of CR, no punishment for not performing OTA, irregular
imposition of FR17A for the strike, withholding of pension, gratuity in case of
minor case proceedings etc.
(xii) Revision of honorarium for calculation of RD Premature
closure, Processing of PLI/RPLI claims, for engaging departmental exam,
incentive for NREGIS work, Honorarium for Sixth CPC fixation and drawal of
arrears, fixation of pension, Honorarium for fixation of TRCA, Revision of FSC,
Honororium for invigilators, revision of split duty allowance, revision of SB
Allowance, revision of FMC, enhancement of 25% allowances etc. The revised
procedure in RPLI incentive at circle levels is the major achievement.
(xiii) Instructions on writing CRs.
(xiv) 25% incentive to Postal staff out of commission earned
under business packages.
(xv) Stopped the move to close 9797 post offices and RMS
offices.
(xvi) Formation of Cadre restructuring committee and the
progress.
(xvii) Allowing physically handicapped officials to write IP
examination.
(xviii) Settlement of various anomalies in post attached
quarters, drawal of additional HRA, delegation of powers for dequarterisation
and suspension of quarters and enhancing the financial powers of the divisional
heads in securing accommodation for the post offices.
(xix) Stoppage of organizing meetings and melas on all the
Sundays & holidays.
(xx) Problems of systems administrators and grant of
conveyance and road mileage allowance to them.
The above are some of the noteworthy accomplishments but
there are very many; Several long pending issues were elucidated and settled.
We can proudly say that in almost all the issues, we placed in the Departmental
council, we have resolved the maximum in favour of our comrades. The issues
brought to our notice by the circles; sometimes even by the individuals were
promptly attended.
As the Leader, Staff
Side
As the leader of the Staff Side, JCM (DC), I contributed my
best for the settlement of issues relating to other cadres (other than our P3)
also. I had the satisfaction in my presentation during all the talks we had
with the Department either in the Departmental Council or the Conciliation
meetings held on the strike charter of demands and extended a lot to my fellow
comrades. This is the great opportunity I have been provided due to my
selection as the leader of the JCM staff side.
Trade union workshops
It is the first time in the history of P&T union, a
Trade Union workshop was conducted in Thiruvanthapuram from 13.02.2011 to
15.02.2011. It was having the overwhelming response; followed by other unions.
The workshop recently conducted at Puri from 04.02.2012 to 05.02.2012 is the
landmark triumph of the CHQ in cultivating the cadres and leaderships on Trade
Union history, Staff rulings, Disciplinary rules etc.
The materials compiled by me and distributed at the
workshops and also in the two workshops conducted by NFPE at Munnar and
Allahabad are the everlasting reference guides to our comrades. I had the
honest satisfaction of generating a cream of leadership at all levels through
the workshops and the participation of youth is most awesome. Many Circles
followed the CHQ in steering such workshops at circle levels.
Experiences with
Sixth CPC
It is my honour and pride to say that it is the first time
in the P 3 movement, the draft Memorandum prepared by me within twenty days of
my assumption as General Secretary for Sixth CPC was placed and discussed
threadbare in the CWC held in Karimnagar. The collective wisdom was
experimented. The memorandum submitted by the CHQ is the masterpiece of our
work. I had the great opportunity to assist other General Secretaries also in
preparing their memorandums. The experience I gained in submission of the
memorandum, tendering oral evidences before Sixth CPC is ever rememberable.
Cultivating the
cadres
(i) Out of my own experience that how the knowledge on
rulings will help the trade unionists in handling the issues with the
administration, the compilation in two volumes of rulings on Trade Union
facilities, CCS (RSA) Rules 1993 & ED (RA) Rules 1995 were published and
released on 25.08.2007 in the Allahabad CWC.
(ii) On the same day another book ‘Venture’, the Compilation
of Selective important orders was launched. This is the first occasion of such
activities by CHQ.
(iii) Hand Book 2010 was first time launched and printed
15000 copies. This was followed in 2011 & 2012 with 16500 copies &
13500 copies respectively. This is an historic record.
(iv) An updated Venture Edition II was related in the
Federal council held in June 2010 and 3000 copies were printed.
(v) For the benefits of GDS, one book titled as GDS Crusader
was released in the last AIC held in Alandi on Jan 2011. 3000 copies were
printed.
(vi) Again for the benefits of GDS comrades, another book
titled as ‘GDS Refresher’ was released in April 2012 to commemorate the
formation of AIPEU GDS (NFPE). 3000 copies were printed.
I can proudly say that despite in the midst of the heavy
brunt of the work in the CHQ, I endeavored and succeeded in releasing those
books by foregoing several nights and burnt the midnight oil to educate the
rank & file which I sensed a revolution of knowledge in the midst of our
cadres after seeing their overwhelming response for those publications.
First Website
We can proudly say that we are the first among all C. G.
Government employees unions/associations launched website for the union on 2007
January itself after our assumption in the CHQ and placed the memorandum which
we submitted to Sixth CPC as the first post. So far we are having the viewers
to the extent of 16 lakhs! So many items essential for the members are being
exhibited including the address, Telephone No. & e-mail address of all
divisional secretaries, Govt orders, manuals, publications, Bhartiya Post etc.
Our branches are also motivated by CHQ in launching web sites for their own and
at present our union is having seven Circle union websites and around 51
Divisional unions' websites. Thus we inspired all to exploit and fully utilize
the benefits of the mechanization and I.T.
Bhartiya Post
We enriched and enhanced the superiority of Bhartiya Post
among all the journals with the contents, quality and its presentation and also
doubled its size as well as its subscribers. It comprises everything and as the
Editor, I strained my best for its number one existence among all the union
journals and also its prompt release. In order to penetrate its prominence in
the Hindi speaking areas, minimum of four pages materials are being printed in
Hindi with the caption of ‘Dak Jagirithi’.
Co-ordination
During this period, I had the best relationship with all
sister unions as well as with other unions and in particular with Com
Theyagarajan, Secretary General FNPO. I contributed a lot to the joint and
effective functioning of all unions. The contribution I made for the revival
& recognition of our Federation, thwarting the ill move of the Bhartiya
union court case and thereafter the coordinated functioning with NFPE is the
benchmark renowned for the effective joint functioning. I maintained a good
relationship with the confederation leadership and contributed to its
functioning also.
Bridged the gap
between the equals
I can proudly say that my General Secretary Desks, Frequent
interactions through mails, exhibiting all the developments then and there on
the website and transparent functioning has bridged the gap between the leaders
and cadres existed earlier. Even the ordinary member is seeking information
directly from CHQ. The Motto which I adopted in my personal life and also
practiced in public life that “ All are equal: I am one among the equals;
Because I got the opportunity, I am General Secretary; that does not mean I am
superior and more knowledgeable: There are many other intellectuals who did not
get the chances; Otherwise they will shine better than me”.
The interaction, I introduced wherever I visited whether it
is at circle level or divisional level has certainly enthusiase the comrades
and more youngster are now embracing active participation in trade unions.
More “I” s - Sorry Please
This is the first circular that I am using more “I” s
because this is my last one and also the recollection of records of my
activities before my departure and also the study materials for the future
leadership to consider and set some of my actions as bench mark for the
effective functioning of the leadership.
Too many Court cases
– not diluted my will
This is also on the records that I shall be the only General
Secretary who had faced 49 court cases right from Municipal Court to Supreme
Court that too from my own circle. My elections as General Secretary was
challenged and many more. Despite all the mental torture purported by some
vested interests, I never tired or slept in focusing the demands of our
comrades. No one can point our any lethargy in my action in taking up the
cases. No paper received by CHQ was filed without any reply that too sent in
time during this period.
I can proudly say that the recognition cancelled to our
union due to the Court case filed in the Madras High Court by the Bhartiya
Federation was thwarted within 20 days and restored recognition which alone
paved way for the recognition of Federations in the Department of Posts. My
timely action and contribution to the court case for dismissing the case filed
by the Bhartiya federation is the milestone for which Com A.Veeramani, AGS also
contributed a lot.
Sincerely strained
but no results
I tried my best in focusing all the issues. However there
are some issues which I could not get positive results like counting of
services to RTP. The cadre review proposal submitted by us has not been
finalized so far. Orders in respect of the many assurances decided during talks
on strike charters have not been issued. Of course! One cannot have a clean
slate!
Acknowledgement
I never desired, thought or expected to become the General
Secretary. Of course! It was quite accidental at Jwalaji. Com. Balu, Ex-Circle
Secretary, Tamilnadu was the instrumental in my elevation at that time. I am
recording my sincere thanks to him. The wave length existing between me and our
President Com. M. Krishnan is almost the same and we had a very perfect
understanding and without his cooperation and guidance, I can't place this much
records. My special thanks to Com. Balwinder Singh, Financial Secretary who is
always in CHQ without minding time and working very hard assisted me not only
in all my decisions but also even taking care of my ailing health on all
occasions. Similarly I am placing on records my thanks to Com. Somenath
Mukherjee, Ex-Deputy General Secretary Com. Com. R. Sivannarayana, Deputy
General Secretary for their unstinted cooperation and affection during this
period. The love and affection shown by my Office bearers and Circle
secretaries are laudable which I enjoyed throughout these six years. My
abundant thanks to all of them. Com C.C.Pillai and Com K. Ragavendran Ex
Secretary Generals contributed a lot for my effective functioning and we had a
perfect understanding during those days. I record my sincere thanks to them.
Com. K. M. Ramesh, my advocate in Chennai rendered all legal assistance and
vacated the stay and dismissed the BPEF case and all other Tamilnadu court
cases. My special thanks to him.
My staff, My press
& My caretaker
My staff, Com. Shiv Lal, Com Dhananjay and Naveen, despite
my strict posture in office work, loved me very much and very affectionately.
They learnt many things from me! Of Course, Our CHQ is the only union adopting
the principle of model employer treating its staff as equals. I have received
enormous cooperation from the Press and in particular from Sri Pradeep, Owner
of Deep Printers in publishing Ventures, Handbooks, GDS Crusader GDS Refresher
and also the Bhartiya Post to my taste. I remember and salute him at this
juncture. I will be failing my duty if I did not mention Com Jaiprakash,
Secretary, Lodhi Road who is my caretaker in the Sarojini Nagar quarters. The
love and affection of Delhi divisional secretaries and comrades are ever
rememberable.
Tamilnadu Comrades,
the inspiration
As you know, I am retiring from the department service on
31st May 2012, I am getting ready to leave. I recall my association with you
with great pride and with greater happiness. I am taking leave with more
happiness. A man born and brought up in a remote village of Tamilnadu and
served this august movement with sincerity and devotion right from 1974 ie. 38
years of unstinted trade union services; experienced with joys and tribulations
in the public service is being relieved from the service while holding the
highest echelon as General Secretary and Leader Staff Side in the midsts of
love and affections of all my comrades throughout the nation which itself is
the glory I am blessed. I am placing on records my special thanks to my
Tamilnadu Comrades who were the object for my elevation and they were with me
in the days of many tribulations and shared my burdens. My Narasimhulu who is
associated with me during these 37 years shared all my sorrows during the days
of tribulation and remained with me. My special thanks to my friend who is the
example of the real friendship.
Loveable affection
all along
I am especially grateful to you for your cooperation and
good will all through my career as General Secretary of this union. The
affectionate welcome and reception I enjoyed right from divisions to circles
throughout these years are the sweetest memories I am taking along with me at
this time. I am indeed proud of our association and thank you and also to your
office bearers and your members having made me to do service sincerely since
six years.
Keep an inch space in
your heart for constant repair
A man is a bundle of relations; a knot of roots whose flower
and fruits are very dear and sweet. A man should always keep his relations in
constant repairs. Friendship is like love is destroyed by long absence and
increased by short intermissions. We have seen many great leaders who have been
forgotten due to out of sight. My only request before all of you “ Kindly allot
an inch space in your heart and keep me in constant repair which I feel the
most pleased and privilege for the service I rendered to this august movement.
I look forward to staying in touch with you always and my
service is also always available.
GOOD BYE COMRADES AND
RED SALUTE TO ALL OF YOU
Comradely Yours,
(K. V. Sridharan)
General Secretary
