Saturday, October 31, 2015

LGO TO P.A. INHOUSE TRAINING FOR SURPLUS QUALIFIED CANDIDATES - WESTERN REGION ORDER

भारतीय डाक विभाग, Department of Posts, India
पोस्टमास्टर जनरल का कार्यालय, पश्चिमी क्षेत्र, तमिल नाडु, कोयंबत्तूर 641002
Office of the Postmaster General, Western Region, TN, Coimbatore 641002

Memo No: REP/50037/LGO/ Ing Trg/Dlgs dated at Coimbatore-641 002 the 29/10/2015.

Sub: LGO Induction training – surplus qualified candidates in the exam held on 23/11/2014-reg.

                    In accordance with the orders communicated in Circle Office letter no REP/4-1/PA/SA/14-II dated 07/10/2015 and C.O letters no STC/17-88/Ind Trg/Rlgs/2010 dated 20/10/2015 and TRG/17-88/PA/LGO/Ind Trg/2015 dated 26/10/2015 and , the Postmaster General, Western Region, Coimbatore-641 002 has ordered that the following LGO who are declared as surplus qualified candidates in the LGO examination held on 23/11/2014 and allotted to Divisions/units will undergo In house training for two weeks from 02/11/2015 to 14/11/2015 before deputing them to Institutional training at PTC, Madurai.(from 16/11/2015 to 25/01/2016)

            2. The details of LGO surplus qualified candidates are as follows.

Sl No
Name of the official
S/s
Community
Parent Division
Division allotted to
1
S.Anithasree, Postwoman, Mulanur
GEN
Tirupur
Salem West
2
T.Jeevitha, LR Postwoman, Mettupalayam Sub DN
GEN
Tirupur
Tirupattur
3
 K.Mohanadevi, Postman,Sathyamangalam S.O
GEN
Tirupur
Chennai GPO
4
S.Arivazhagan, Postman, Dharapuram H.O
GEN
Tirupur
Theni
5
K.Sitheswaran, Postman, Olagadam S.O
GEN
Erode
Chennai City Central
6
S.Revathi, Postwoman, Tirupur H.O
GEN
Tirupur
Anna Road H.O
7
S.Senthilkumar, Postman, Karamadai S.O
GEN
Tirupur
Anna Road H.O
8
V.Ganesh, Postman, Dharmapuri H.O
GEN
Dharmapuri
Tirupattur
9
R.Ravikumar, Postman, Gandhinagar S.O
GEN
Pollachi
Chennai City Central
10
B.Srinivasan, Postman, Harur S.O
GEN
Dharmapuri
Chennai City Central
11
C.Srinivasan, Postman, Alagapuram S.O
SC
Salem East
Erode
12
M.Karunanithi, Postman, Kallavi S.O
SC
Krishnagiri
Dharmapuri
13
K.S.Maheshkumar, Postman, Coonoor R.S. S.O
SC
Nilgiris
Coimbatore
14
P.Thangam, Postwoman, Hasthampatti S.O
ST
Salem East
Erode
15
M.Sitheswaran, Postman, Elampillai S.O
ST
Salem West
Erode
16
L.Sivalingam, Postman, Pollachi H.O
ST
Pollachi
Arakkonam
           
The surplus qualified candidate Shri R.Veluswamy, Postman, 8376776 NK  who has been allotted to Krishnagiri Dn is serving in APS  is not included for inhouse training.

Divisional Heads/Unit Heads  concerned should immediately arrange  for  in-house    training for two weeks from 02/11/2015 before they are deputed for Induction training at PTC, Madurai which is to be commenced from 16/11/2015.

                     All the Divisional Heads are requested to relive the surplus qualified LGO    officials of their Divisions, to their respective Division allotted, to attend the two weeks   in-house training from  02.11.2015 -14.11.2015 .
                                                                                                                                   sd/-
Asst. Director(Staff),
O/o PMG, WR,TN,
Coimbatore – 641 002.
Copy to:
1.The Chief Postmaster General, Tamilcadu Circle, Chennai-600 002 with reference to letter no TRG/17-88/PA/LGO/Ind Trg/2015 dated 26/10/2015.
2. The Postmaster General, Chennai City Region/Southern Region for information and necessary action.
3.The Director, PTC, Madurai-625 002.
4. The SSPOs/SPOs concerned for information and necessary action.

                                                                                                                                    sd/-
Asst. Director(Staff),
O/o PMG, WR,TN,
Coimbatore – 641 002.



NFPE CIRCULAR ON 1ST AND 2ND DECEMBER , 2015 STRIKE CALL

   National Federation of Postal Employees
1st Floor North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi-110 001
Phone: 011.23092771      e-mail: nfpehq@gmail.com
       Mob: 9868819295/9810853981                website: http://www.nfpe.blogspot.com
 


NFPE CIRCULAR
No. PF-01(e)/2015                                                                                   Dated – 31.10.2015

To
            All General Secretaries/NFPE Office Bearers/All Circle, Divisional & Branch    Secretaries of NFPE affiliated Unions

Dear Comrades,

            NFPE along with AIPEUGDS (NFPE) has taken decision to go on 48 hours strike on 1st & 2nd December, 2015 on the four point\s charter of demands.

            NFPE had requested Secretary (P) in writing and by meeting personally to resolve the issues which are pending since long. But it is a very sorry state of affairs on the part of Department of Posts that neither any issue is settled nor even a single line in reply is being given.

            As you all are  aware that NFPE along with PJCA had declared indefinite strike from 6th May-2015 onwards. On most of the items  Secretary (P)  gave positive  assurance in writing in the meetings  during negotiations on agenda of strike Charter of demands and the minutes were circulated among all and were published in all union journals. On 5th May Honourable Minister  Communication also called  meeting with both Secretary Generals NFPE & FNPO and  he also gave positive assurances including  GDS wage revision by 7th CPC and for Cadre restructuring he told  that  he has signed the file after approving the proposals and handed over to Secretary Post.

            But after a lapse of 6 months period no progress is being noticed in any of the matter.

            Earlier National Joint Council of Action  of Constituent Organizations of National  Council JCM had taken  decision to go on indefinite  strike  from 23rd  November -2015 in which  our main demand of inclusion of GDS was also  included in the Charter of  demands

            It was expected that Pay Commission will submit its report upto 30th September, 2015. Pay Commission requested to grant 2 months extension to bind up the office but the Government of India was very much generous to grant 4 months extension to Pay Commission. Pay Commission has completed its task but now Government is interfering and Secretary Finance Ministry has directed Pay Commission to give recommendations keeping in view the fiscal condition of the country and it should not give such recommendations which cannot be implemented. NJCA had deferred the decision of strike from 23rd November, 2015. We as NFPE told in the meeting of NJCA that we are going on indefinite strike in Postal. NJCA leadership requested to review  and reconsider  the decision and change the  date as NJCA has given call of a grand Dharna by All India  leaders of NJCA at Jantar Manter, New Delhi on 19 November,2015. Some of our Confederation leaders and senior leaders of NFPE also advised to review the decision. Accordingly NFPE Federal Secretariat meeting was held at Hyderabad on 11.10.2015 and reviewed the situation and unanimous decision was taken to organize 48 hours strike on 1st & 2nd December, 2015 on the following 4 points of Charter of demands:

            (i) Include GDS in 7th CPC for wage revision and other service related matters. 

            (ii) Implement cadre Restructuring proposals in all cadres including Postal Accounts & MMS. 

            (iii) Fill up all vacant posts in all cadres of Department of Posts (i.e. PA, SA, Postmen, Mail Guard, Mail Man, GDS Mail Man, MMS Driver & other staff in      MMS, PA          CO, PA SBCO, Postal Accounts Staff, Civil & Electrical Wing    Staff, as            per actual sanctioned   strength. 

            (iv) Stop all types of harassment in the name of implementation of various     new      services and schemes and Trade Union Victimization.

BRIEF OF JUSTIFICATION OF DEMANDS

(i).   INCLUDE GDS IN 7TH CPC FOR WAGE REVISION AND OTHER SERVICE RELATED MATTERS.

            Gramin Dak Sewaks constitute 50% of Work Force in Department of Post. They run 89% Post Offices in Rural Areas. Since 2nd Pay Commission, every  time a Committee headed by bureaucrats  has been constituted to look into the wage revision  and other service related matters  except at the time of Vth  Pay Commission when Justice  Talwar  Committee  was formed which gave  very favourable  recommendations to the GDS  but Government  did not implement 25% of its recommendations. This time NFPE raised the issue to include GDS in 7th CPC and this was supported by Confederation and National Council JCM. But Government has not given any attention towards this demand. During the negotiation on Strike  Charter of demands, Secretary (Post) assured to refer the matter  to Government  of India again third time  with strong recommendations  and  on 05.05.2015 , Hon`ble  Minister Communication had also assured to use his influence to get the GDS included in 7th CPC but nothing has been done so far. It is coming to the notice by some sources that Department of Post is going to form bureaucratic Committee again. We have requested several times that when Pay Commission complete its task than this matter should  also be given to him . Now Pay Commission has been allowed to sit idol for 3 months. This period might have been utilized for the wage revision of GDS. But Government of India is not at all concerned about this poor deprived and exploited section of working class. We cannot tolerate this state. So we have to go to agitation to fight this injustice and discrimination.

(ii).       CADRE RESTRUCTURING

            Cadre Restructuring proposals were finalized by the Committee 2 years before. On 5th May 2015 Minister also approved.  JS&FA also cleared the proposals. DOP&T has not raised any objection and suggested to take clearance from Finance Ministry. There is no more financial implications even that Finance Ministry has not cleared the proposal. We have asked Department of Post several times but nothing has been done so far. If it is not implemented before implementation of 7th CPC report. It will be of no use.

(iii).     FILL UP ALL VACANT POSTS IN ALL CADRES OF DEPARTMENT OF POSTS.

            Though Recruitment is going on in the Department of Posts here and there. But there is acute shortage of staff in all cadres because recruitment is not being done as per actual sanctioned strength. If recruitment is made as per actual sanctioned strength and shortage is met out then 50%   problems will be solved automatically.
 
(iv).      STOP ALL TYPES OF HARASSMENT IN THE NAME OF IMPLEMENTATION OF VARIOUS         NEW SERVICES AND SCHEMES AND TRADE UNION VICTIMIZATION.

            Our staff in all cadres is facing so much harassment and victimization. Every day any new service or scheme is being launched without proper infrastructure and sufficient man power. CBS and CSI biggest problem for P-III, 100% delivery for Postmen. Harassment of staff in RMS on OTA, More problems in Circle Office, Postal Accounts and Civil Wing and Electrical Wings are being faced due to staff shortage. If any Trade union leader raises his voice against these onslaughts, he is victimized. Holding of Melas and Meetings on every Sunday and Holiday has become the regular practice against the directions given by Secretary (Post).

            So keeping in all these we have to fight against all these onslaughts and wrong policies of department of Posts and Government of India.

            Whatever we have achieved that is due to struggle only. We have achieved so many things in past by struggles only. If we fight unitedly we will win sure.

            For making the strike 100% successful please follow the following instructions: 

1.         Campaign programme of All India leaders have been declared and published in websites, all circle secretaries of NFPE affiliated unions are requested to consult each other and make all arrangements for the meetings of All India leaders. If any change is needed, can be made with consultation of all.

2.         All India leaders should attend the programmes compulsorily.

      3.           Maximum publicity should be given to the campaign programme.

      4.         Strike notice will be served on 06.11.2015 to the Secretary (Posts) by NFPE leaders.It should be served at all levels by organizing mass demonstrations.

      5.         Joint campaign programme should be conducted by all Circle/Divisional Secretaries in their respective Circles and Divisions and make maximum efforts for grand success of strike by organizing Gate meetings and General Body meetings.

      6.          Circulars/Pamphlets /Hand bills and Posters should be published and send to all. These should be published in regional language also.

7.         Please leave no stone unturned for success of strike.

8.         Give Wide Publicity in local Press and Media.
Yours fraternally,
(R. N. Parashar)

Secretary General

PL MAKE INDENT WITH CHQ FOR HAND BOOK 2016; NEW CRUSADER FOR GDS ; SUPPLEMENTARY PART II OF VENTURE

Determine, Decide and Defeat the Evil Designs- Dak Jagriti Editorial



Editorial of Postal Crusader - November-2015


48 HOURS STRIKE ON 1st & 2nd DECEMBER-2015
 
                 7th Central Pay Commission has completed its task. The Report is ready and it was to be submitted by 30th September, 2015. Pay Commission requested to grant extension for two months to bind up the office but Government is very generous to grant extension for four months i.e. up to 31st December, 2015. National Joint Council of Action of National Council JCM constituent organizations took decision to defer the Indefinite Strike to be held from 23rd November-2015 as Pay Commission has not submitted its report. NFPE has taken decision earlier to go on indefinite strike from 23rd November-2015. But due to some technical reasons and in the wake of decision of NJCA, NFPE Federal Secretariat meeting held at  Hyderabad  on 11.10.2015 had reviewed  the entire situation  and came to the conclusion that 48 hours strike on 1st & 2nd December-2015  will be organized in the Department of Post on 4 Points Charter of  demands which include ,  Inclusion of GDS in 7th CPC , Implement cadre Restructuring proposals in all sections, filling  up of all vacant posts in all cadres  as per actual sanctioned strength and stopping up of  all types of harassments in the name of implementation of various  new services and schemes and Trade Union Victimization.

            Neither Government of India nor Department of Post appears to be sincere towards the genuine demands of Postal Employees including GDS. Our demand of inclusion of GDS in 7th CPC which was assured by the Secretary (P) and Minister Communication is still unsettled. They are not at all serious to settle the genuine demand of poor GDS employees who are still deprived from all the basic rights and facilities extended to the regular Government employees. We cannot tolerate this state of affairs of exploitation of GDS employees and can go to any extent until and unless the GDS employees are treated as regular Government employees and given all the due rights and facilities extended to regular Government employees.

            The Cadre restructuring proposals in all Cadres including Postal Accounts and MMS were finalized about 2 years ago but still these are not implemented. If this could not be implemented before the implementation of  report of 7th CPC , it will be of no use.

            Postal staff in each cadre is facing lot of hardship due to acute shortage of staff, because the recruitment is not being done on the basis of actual sanctioned strength. If staff shortage is met out more than 50% problems will be solved automatically.

            One of the most burning problems is the harassment of staff in all cadres in the name of implementation of various schemes and services and trade union victimization. CBS and CSI has become a very serious problem. Without developing proper infrastructure these schemes are being implemented and staff is facing more difficulties and harassment from administration as well as public. More and more staff is being made victim under contributory negligence factor. If any union representative raises his voice against all these excesses he is victimized.

            This state of affairs on the part of administration cannot be tolerated more.
 
            Therefore the Federal Secretariat of NFPE has decided unanimously to go on 48 hours Strike on 1st and 2nd December-2015.

            NFPE call upon the entirety of Postal, RMS and GDS employees to make all efforts to  make the 48 hours strike a historic success and make the department  and Government  of India  to understand  that Postal Employees  will not leave  their genuine  demands and will always remain on the path of struggle.

            Unitedly we fight we will win. We have won on so many occasions and this time also we will win.

UNITY FOR STRUGGLE AND STRUGGLE FOR UNITY.

Inquilab Zindabad
Postal Unity Zindabad
NFPE  Zindabad.

Government to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds with effect from 26th November, 2015; Bonds to be sold through banks and designated post offices

Government of India, in consultation with Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds. The Bonds will be issued on November 26, 2015. Applications for the bond will be accepted from November 05, 2015 to November 20, 2015. The Bonds will be sold through banks and designated post offices as may be notified. The borrowing through issuance of the Bond will form part of market borrowing programme of Government of India.

It may be recalled that the Finance Minister had announced in Union Budget 2015-16 about developing a financial asset, Sovereign Gold Bond, as an alternative to purchasing metal gold.

The major features of the Bond are given below:

Sl. No.
Item
Details
1
Product name
Sovereign Gold Bond
2
Issuance
To be issued by Reserve Bank India on behalf of the Government of India.
3
Eligibility
The Bonds will be restricted for sale to resident Indian entities including individuals, HUFs, trusts, Universities, charitable institutions.
4
Denomination
The Bonds will be denominated in multiples of gram(s) of gold with a basic unit of 1 gram.
5
Tenor
The tenor of the Bond will be for a period of 8 years with exit option from 5th year to be exercised on the interest payment dates.
6
Minimum size
Minimum permissible investment will be 2 units (i.e. 2 grams of gold).
7
Maximum limit
The maximum amount subscribed by an entity will not be more than 500 grams per person per fiscal year (April-March). A self-declaration to this effect will be obtained.
8
Joint holder
In case of joint holding, the investment limit of 500 grams will be applied to the first applicant only.
9
Frequency
The Bonds will be issued in tranches. Each tranche will be kept open for a period to be notified. The issuance date will also be specified in the notification.
10
Issue price
Price of Bond will be fixed in Indian Rupees on the basis of the previous week’s (Monday–Friday) simple average of closing price of gold of 999 purity published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd. (IBJA).
11
Payment option
Payment for the Bonds will be through electronic funds transfer/cash payment/ cheque/ demand draft.
12
Issuance form
Government of India Stock under GS Act, 2006. The investors will be issued a Stock/Holding Certificate. The Bonds are eligible for conversion into demat form.
13
Redemption price
The redemption price will be in Indian Rupees based on previous week’s (Monday-Friday) simple average of closing price of gold of 999 purity published by IBJA.
14
Sales channel
Bonds will be sold through banks and designated Post Offices, as may be notified, either directly or through agents.
15
Interest rate
The investors will be compensated at a fixed rate of 2.75 per cent per annum payable semi-annually on the initial value of investment.
16
Collateral
Bonds can be used as collateral for loans. The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is to be set equal to ordinary gold loan mandated by the Reserve Bank from time to time.
17
KYC Documentation
Know-your-customer (KYC) norms will be the same as that for purchase of physical gold. KYC documents such as Voter ID, Aadhaar card/PAN or TAN /Passport will be required.
18
Tax treatment
The interest on Gold Bonds shall be taxable as per the provision of Income Tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) and the capital gains tax shall also remain same as in the case of physical gold.
19
Tradability
Bonds will be tradable on exchanges/NDS-OM from a date to be notified by RBI.
20
SLR eligibility
The Bonds will be eligible for Statutory Liquidity Ratio.
21
Commission
Commission for distribution shall be paid at the rate of 1% of the subscription amount.