தாம்பரம் கோட்ட, மற்றும் அம்பத்தூர் கிளைப் பிரச்சினைகள் குறித்து PMG, CCR அவர்களுடன் கடந்த 09.01.2015 அன்று ஒரு சிறப்பு நேர்காணல் நடைபெற்றது.
நேர்காணலில் அஞ்சல் மூன்றின் மாநிலச் செயலர் தோழர். J . ராமமூர்த்தி, அஞ்சல் மூன்றின் மாநில நிதிச் செயலர் தோழர். A . வீரமணி, அம்பத்தூர் அஞ்சல் மூன்றின் கிளைத் தலைவர் தோழர் C . மோகன், கிளைச் செயலர் தோழர். S .அசோகன் ஆகியோர் கலந்துகொண்டனர்.
கிட்டத்தட்ட 19 பிரச்சினைகள் கடிதங்கள் வாயிலாக அளிக்கப் பட்டு PMG, CCR அவர்களுடன் விவாதிக்கப் பட்டது. அனைத்து பிரச்சினைகள் மீதும் PMG அவர்கள் விவாதித்து உரிய நடவடிக்கைகள் எடுப்பதாக உறுதி அளித்தார். கிட்டத்தட்ட 1 1/2 மணி நேரம் ஒதுக்கி கிளை நிர்வாகிகளின் பிரச்சினைகளைக் கேட்டு தீர்வுக்கு உறுதி அளித்த PMG, CCR அவர்களுக்கு அம்பத்தூர் கிளை மற்றும் மாநிலச்சங்கத்தின் சார்பில் நம் நன்றியை தெரிவிக்கிறோம்.
எடுக்கப்பட்ட பிரச்சினைகளின் கடிதங்கள் அனைத்தையும் பிரசுரிக்க இயலாததால் முக்கியமான சில கடிதங்களை கீழே அளிக்கிறோம்.
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Subject: Grant of TA/DA or conveyance allowance- in
case of CBS squads in Chennai city region
…..
It is
brought to our notice that the postal assistants deployed as CBS squads in the
divisions are not being granted either Travelling allowance or road mileage
allowance as entitled. These officials
have been ordered orally in most occasions to visit the offices by the
divisional heads. Even in some cases
before completion of the work assigned in one particular office, these
officials are being ordered to work in some other offices as deputations to
manage the absentees such as postal assistants and sub postmasters and CBS work
has been left unfinished.
It is
paradoxical to note that even for such deputations to longer stations as PA and
SPM arrangements; neither the advance of TA/DA nor sanctions of TA is
entertained. This is highly irregular
and irrational. To cite an instant this
is prevailing in TAMBARAM division. When
these officials attending single hand offices for CBS work, they need to wait
for the computers. No ideal system
available to attend CBS work. It is
better to provide laptop to CBS squads for such offices.
It is,
therefore, requested to kindly cause suitable instructions to all the
divisional heads that the PAs engaged as CBS squads shall not be deputed for
short term arrangements in the middle of the work and also they must be
compensated and covered under the TA rules for the deputations ordered within
the division for the CBS work.
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Subject: In ordinated delay in supply of register/speed post
barcode stickers, report sheets case
of TAMBARAM division
…..
It is brought to our
notice that the indents made by the SPMs for supply of register/speed post
barcode stickers, report sheet, etc are not being entertained in time resulting
in various public complaints at the time of booking the articles. Further some of the customers are being
returned the articles without booking which creates unwarranted complaints. Some of the customers are insisting to book
the articles by manual receipts which could be seen in the offices like
Ponneri, etc. We are losing customers in
the absence of barcode stickers in many offices.
It is further learnt that
the stickers supplied for the counter use are being diverted to book special
journals in many offices in order to keep the bulk customers which has resulted
inadequacy to manage the counters. There
are oral instructions from the divisional office for such diversions and no
written orders have been issued.
When the issue was
discussed by the divisional union with the SSPOs, Tambaram, it was replied that
the inadequate supply of stickers, etc. is due to the poor supply received by
his office from PSD, CHENNAI. This causes a serious concern.
It is therefore requested
to ensure that in order to improve the business and also to retain the
customers intact, the timely supply without any restriction in the supply may
be ensured to SPMs working in the division.
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Subject: In adequate bandwidth allocation to AMBATTUR HO - reg.
…..
It is constrained to note
that the bandwidth allocation to AMBATTUR H.O is still having 512 kbps, despite
the fact that the inspecting authorities have already made paras to increase
the speed to at least to the extent of 1 Mbps.
Due to the inadequate
allocation, the systems become very slow and public are being retained for a
long time to have their transactions completed. Bitter quarrels and unpleasant
exchange of words are become the routine and the staff are being fed up.
It is pertinent to note
that AVADI CAMP H.O which is having only just of the workload while comparing
AMBATTUR H.O was provided with 1 Mbps bandwidth allocation. This is deplorable.
It is therefore requested
to kindly cause immediate action to enhance the bandwidth speed atleast to the
extent of 1 Mbps immediately and without any delay.
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Subject: Non supply of
revolving/ergonomic chairs to the PAs deployed in computers – case of
TAMBARAM
DIVISION.
…..
It is brought to our
notice by divisional union that the subject taken with the divisional head for
providing revolving/ergonomic chairs to the PAs deployed in the counters by
replacing the existing worn out chairs has been simply turned down with the
comment that it could not be provided due to the paucity of funds provided by
the regional office under this head.
In particular at AMBATTUR
H.O, most of the PAs are sitting in the plastic chairs and performing their
duties with great strain and with back pain.
In respect of MINJUR S.O where you have recently, you could have seen
the PAs are sitting on stools and performing their duties.
This is the position of
all the bigger offices in the entire division.
This has not only affected their health but also the input they made to
the department in the absence of basic requirements. Unless some funds are allotted with specific
instructions to replace and provide revolving chairs, the issue could not be
sorted out.
It is therefore requested
that necessary action may please be accorded to ensure adequate allotment of
funds as well as immediate provision of ergonomic chairs to all the offices in
the TAMBARAM DIVISION.
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Sub: Replacement of outdated servers,
UPS, monitors and printers – case of TAMBARAM DIVISION. …..
Most of the SERVERs provided to
the offices under TAMBARAM DIVISION are more than 10 years old and most of them
were installed at the time of introduction of computer in the divisions in the
early period of 2000. Most of them are
now outdated and beyond repairs. They
could not cater to the present requirements resulting in unusual and abnormal
delay even in the opening and closing atleast to the minimum extent of twenty
minutes. The SPMs have to attend twenty
minutes earlier to open the server for commencing the counter business as well
as to remain twenty minutes after the close of the office for closing the
SERVER. Further in the middle of the
transactions, the SERVER could not link the node systems.
For example at PONNERI S.O, even
for opening a report a lot of efforts must be taken to connect the node due to
the out datedness of the SERVER. This is
the position of most of the servers in the entire division. All the new works could not be entertained
properly due to the outdated SERVERs.
Similarly in respect of printers,
the AMCs have not been properly carried out at the time of fault and the
personnel deployed for such maintenance work unofficially commenting about the
delayed payment and they are attending late as if they don’t want to continue
their service. Because of the lethargy and protracted delay, the repairs in
the printers are not properly attended.
Further there are inadequacy of LASER PRINTERS in bigger offices which
resulted many problems in taking printouts particularly in case of EMOs and
reports. At least a LASER PRINTER shall
be provided to all the double handed, LSG and other bigger offices.
Most of the monitors provided are
very old and indigenous to the eyes and outdated. What are all the repairs made to these
monitors could not solve the problem really.
For example, the monitors provided at MADHAVARAM,ETS and MANALI were
fourteen years old. It is better to provide LCD/LED monitors instead of CRT monitors
to save power and space.
In most of the offices, UPS
provided not functioning properly.
Sufficient backup could not be retrieved from the UPS due to
non-maintenance of AMC vendor. For
instant, in MINJUR, PONNERI, KODUNGAIYUR, MANALI, MMC, PADIANALLUR, REDHILLS
etc.
It is therefore requested to
kindly attend all these items with utmost importance and ensure a good and
congenial atmosphere for the officials working in the computer operations.
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Sub: Deviation
of convention in arranging relief to the officials working in unpopular
stations with fresh recruits …..
It
is brought to our notice that the age old convention adopted in the division
over three decades in arranging relief to the officials working in unpopular
station and posted them to the places where 30% HRA is applicable is being
deviated and the officials who are joining the divisions directly are being
favored with direct posting in the HRA stations on obvious considerations. The
fact has already been brought to the notice of the regional administration and
it was accepted by the then SSPOs. Now no request register for transfer is
being maintained and the transfers are not considered only on the basis of the
gradation list of the division. This has paved way for the corruption,
favouritism and nepotism in such posting. Recently, one direct recruited
candidate has been shown as PA Ponneri but drawn to Tambaram purely on obvious
consideration. There are many officials offered willingness to work in Tambaram
area.
Suitable
instructions may please be accorded to maintain the request register and uphold
the convention adopted in the case of posting to unpopular stations in the
Tambaram division.
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Sub:
Maintenance work for Ambattur HPO building
…..
The
building where the Ambattur HPO is functioning requires immediate maintenance
work Due to colour fade in the outside walls, the appearance of the building
itself become very shabby. The maintenance work has not been carried out over
six to seven years. The septic tank provided in this office is insufficient and
the expansion of the existing one may please be considered. The bore well is
now erected on the passage where the mail vans are passing through. This should
be taken note of and necessary shifting may please be considered Furthermore,
theparapet wall constructed in the building is in the dilapidated condition and
may collapse at any time.
Further
the cycle shed provided at this HPO is insufficient and it is requested to
consider the construction of additional cycle/ two wheeler shed adjacent to the
existing one.
It
is therefore requested to cause action to carry out the maintenance work before
the completion of the financial year. During rainy season there is huge
stagnation of water in front of BPC Ambattur due to heightening of the main
road and water dry late time which causes inconvenience to the customers and
the staff.
Sub:
Repairs to the blockage in the drain water pipes at Tiruvottiyur S.O.
…..
The
drain water pipes provided from the staff quarters to office becomes damaged
resulting in blockage in the drainage pipes provided in the office. There is
overflow of sewage water across the office and causing unhygienic condition in
the office. This has not been attended for a long time.
It
is therefore requested to cause necessary orders to the divisional head or the
civil wing to carry out the repairs at the earliest.
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Sub: Delay
in sanction of HRA at Chennai city rate to the areas covered under Greater
Chennai and grant of peripheral HRA to the places located within 8 KMs from the
expanded Greater Chennai City. ….
After
the promulgation of Greater Chennai and expanded its area, the officials
working in Manali New Town are eligible for the grant of HRA at the Chennai
City rate. Similarly the areas like Solavaram, NCTPP, Koilambakkam, Thalambur,
Madambakkam, Melakottaiyur, Kovur etc are now within 8 KMs from the Greater Chennai and the officials working therein
are entitled for the grant of peripheral HRA. No proposal has been
forwarded so far by obtaining essentiality
certificate from the District
Collector.
Further
the proposals already taken for the grant of peripheral HRA to the stations
like Mangadu, are still pending at your office.
It
is therefore requested to kindly process the cases cited above and cause
appropriate orders at the earliest.
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Sub: Repairs
to the Generators
provided at Ambattur and Avadi Camp HPOs
…..
It
is learnt that both the Generators provided at Ambattur and Avadi Camp HPOs are
not functioning and under repairs over years. No serious action has been taken
to repair the same and brought them under use. Resultantly, there is a total
suffering during the power shut down periods and the officials are put in to
untold sufferings and hardships.
It
is therefore requested to cause immediate action to repair both the generators
without any further delay.
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Sub: Deployment of PAs case of Minjur in
Tambaram Division
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It
is constrained to note that due to unscientific reduction of PAs at the time of
implementation of TBOP and BCR promotions at Minjur which had the total PAs
strength of 4 to the extent of 2 and thereafter the staff deployed are put in
to great strain due to unbearable work load.
It
is most pertinent to mention that during your personal visit at this office
after seeing the work load, you have ordered to attach additional man power to
this office to cope up the work load. Whereas the SSPOs Tambaram has deputed
only one hand which is insufficient and the pending works have not been cleared
so far. The data entry in respect of RD bulk postings are being unposted over 4
years.
There
is ample justification for augmentation of 2 more PAs to this office. Since
Minjur is a part of expanded urban and also increased inhabitants, the work
loadin the delivery is increased manifolds and the supervision of SPM is most
warranted.
It
is therefore requested to kindly arrange redeployment of 2 PAs to Minjur to
cater the present requirement and to keep the office without arrears.
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Supply
of currency counting machine and fake note detection machines to all LSG, HSG
II and HSG I offices
….
It
is constrained to note that no cash counting machine has been supplied to all
the Head post offices and bigger cash offices so far. Similarly the fake note
detection machine has also not been supplied to any of the offices and in many
cases the treasurer are being forced to make good the loss sustained due to the
fake notes handled at their offices.
It
is therefore requested to cause adequate funds for providing the above atleast
to the offices above the standard of LSG in case of Tambaram division.
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