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FLASH NEWS REGARDING POSTMAN EXAM. TO BE HELD ON 08.12.2013 & GDS WELFARE FUNDS SUBSCRIPTION.

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THE LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR THE POSTMAN EXAM. IS 08.11.2013. MTS & GDS EMPLOYEES MAY IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE SDIP.ASPOS OR THE DIVL.OFFICE FOR APPLICATION PROFORMA. EXAM.WILL BE HELD ON 08.12.2013. PL.INTIMATE ALL .













FROM THIS MONTH'S SALARY OF ALL THE GDS EMPLOYEES Rs.120.00 HAS BEEN DEDUCTED AS THE ADVANCE SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 2013 TO MARCH 2014 @ Rs.20 /MONTH AS THE CONTIBUTION TO THE NEWLY FORMED GOVT.CIRCLE WELFARE FUND FOR THE GDS.


NFPE, P3 CHQ & R3 CHQ FILED RTP CASE IN CAT PRINCIPAL BENCH DELHI ON 08.10.2013.

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FLASH NEWS

NFPE, P3 CHQ & R3 CHQ has today jointly filed a case in the CAT Principal Bench Delhi for counting of RTP Service as regular service for all promotions and pensionary benefits. Case registration No. 3647/2013 dated 08.10.2013. Com. S. K. Vyas Ji, Veteran Leader of the Confederation is our Advocate. Hereafter there is no need for filing separate cases by employees.
Let us hope for the best.
(M. Krishnan)
Secretary General


P.L. BONUS PAYMENT MAY BE DELAYED UP TO 10 TH OCTOBER IN OUR DIVISION.

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DUE TO TECHNICAL ERROR IN THE DEPARTMENTAL SOFTWARE, WHICH IS BEING USED FOR THE CALCULATION OF PRODUCTIVITY LINKED BONUS, THE BONUS PAYMENT MAY BE DELAYED UP TO 10.10.2013. AFTER A DISCUSSION WITH THE SR.POSTMASTER, WE ARE EXPECTING THE PAYMENT MAY BE MADE ON 10 TH OCTOBER,i.e., ON THE DAY OF  ''SOSTHI'' . OUR EMPLOYEES ARE PREPARING A-ROLLS MANUALLY  FOR ITS EARLY PAYMENT. LETS HOPE THAT THE  A-ROLLS MAY BE DESPATCHED TOMORROW. THE AMOUNT WILL BE Rs.6908.00 FOR ALL .




ZONE MEETING AT VARIOUS ZONES WILL BE STARTED FROM BAGNAN ON 19.10.2013. JOIN IN MASS.

Sunday 6 October 2013 0 comments

AFTER LAST CONFERENCE ,IT HAS BEEN DECIDED IN THE FIRST WORKING COMM.MEETING ON 05.10.2013, THAT ZONE COMM.MEETINGS WILL BE STARTED FROM BAGNAN ZONE. THERE WILL BE A ZONE MEETING AT BAGNAN POST OFFICE ON 19.10.2013. COMRADES OF BAGNAN,MUGKALLYAN,SHYAMPUR, ANANTAPUR,ULUBERIA, ULUBERIA R.S,FORTGLOSTER,KULGACHIA & THEIR BRANCH OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND THE MEETING AT 05:00 p.m. (SHARP). MAXIMUM NO.OF MEMBERS HAS TO BE PRESENT THERE TO DISCUSS ABOUT OUR NEXT IMPORTANT TASKS & STRIKE BALLOT WILL ALSO BE DISTRIBUTED THERE. SO,ALL MEMBERS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED OFFICES ARE REQUESTED TO JOIN THE MEETING ON TIME & MAKE IT A GRAND SUCCESS.



MOBILE MONEY TRANSFER SERVICE, IN KARNATAKA CIRCLE.

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            India Post, on Friday, announced the launch of Mobile Money transfer service, in Karnataka Circle, jointly with BSNL. With this, the facility to transfer money will start at 400 chosen post offices across the State in the first phase. It will be gradually extended to all 1,500 post offices across the State, Chief Post Master—Karnataka Circle M S Ramanujan said.

            M S Ramanujan said the service would be of great help to migrant population, who, otherwise, have to rely on other modes of money transfer. It will also benefit students who study away from their home towns, he added.

            Using this service one can transfer minimum of Rs 1,000/- and maximum of Rs 10,000/-. To use the service, senders would need to visit the post offices in the region where the service is available, deposit the amount and give the receiver’s details. After this, they would get a 16 digit transfer code on their mobile phone, which they would need to send to the recipient via SMS. The recipient can claim the money at a nearby post office, by showing the transaction code and verifying his identity. Recipient also needs to withdraw the money within 7 days of transaction

.           The objective of the service is to lower the cost of transaction to enable transaction of even very small amounts. The charge for transferring Rs 1,000/-  to Rs 1,500/- will be Rs 45/-, while for transferring Rs 1,501/- to Rs 5,000/-, the fee will be Rs 79/- and for Rs 5,001/- to Rs 10,000/-, the commission will be Rs 120/- including service tax.



BONUS ORDER - ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT OF POSTS.

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File No. 26-04/2013-PAP
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)
Dak Bhawan,Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110 001
Dated 4 th  October, 2013
  1. All Chief Postmasters General,
  2. All Postmasters General
  3. Deputy Director General (PAF), Postal Dte.
  4. All General Managers (Finance)
  5. Directors/Deputy Directors of Accounts (Postal)
  6. Director, RAKNPA/ Directors of All PTCs.
Subject:- Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2012-2013.
Sir/Madam,
                        I am directed to convey the approval of the President of India for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus for the accounting year 2012-2013 equivalent of emoluments of 60 (Sixty) days to the employees of Department of Posts in Group `D`,Group `C` and non Gazetted Group `B`. Ex-gratia payment of Bonus to Gramin Dak Sevaks who are regularly appointed after observing all appointment formalities and adhoc payment of Bonus to Casual labourers who have been conferred Temporary Status are also to be paid equivalent to allowance/wages respectively for 60 (sixty) Days for the same period.
1.1              The calculation for the purpose of payment of Bonus under each category will be done as indicated below.
2.                              REGULAR EMPLOYEES:
2.1       Bonus will be calculated on the basis of the following formula:-
                                                Average emoluments X Number of days of Bonus
30.4(Average no. of days in a month)
2.2 The term “Emoluments” for regular Employees include basic Pay in the pay Band plus Grade Pay, Dearness Pay, Personal Pay, Special Pay (Allowances), S.B.Allowance, Deputation (Duty ) Allowance, Dearness Allowance and Training Allowance given to Faculty Members in Training Institutes. In case of drawl of salary  exceeding Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only) in any month during the accounting year 2012-13 the Emoluments shall be restricted to Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only) per month only.
2.3 “ Average Emoluments” for regular Employees is arrived at by dividing by twelve ,the total salary drawn during the year 2012-13 for the period from 1.4.2012 to 31.3.2013, by restricting each month’s salary to Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only) per month. However, for the periods  of EOL and dies-non in a given month ,proportionate deduction is required to be made from the ceiling limit of  Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only).
2.4 In case of those regular employees who were under suspension, or on whom dies-non was imposed ,or both, during the accounting year, the clarificatory order issued vide Paras 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No. 26-8/80-PAP (Pt-I) dated 11.6.81 and No. 26-4/87-PAP (Pt.II) dated 8.2.88 will apply.
2.5              Those employees who resigned, retired, left service or proceeded on deputation within the Department of Posts or those who have proceeded on deputation outside the Department of Posts on or after 1.4.2012 will also be entitled to Bonus. In case of all such employees, the Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 2.1 to 2.3 above.
3.                  GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS (GDS)
3.1  In respect of Gramin Dak Sevaks who were on duty through out the year during 2012-2013, Average monthly Time Related Continuity Allowance will be calculated taking into account the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus corresponding Dearness Allowance drawn by them for the period from 1.4.2012 to 31.3.2013 divided by 12 (Twelve). However, where the Time Related Continuity Allowance exceeds Rs 3500/- (Rs.Three Thousand Five hundred only) in any month during this period., the allowances will be restricted to  Rs 3500/- (Rs.Three Thousand Five hundred only) per month. Ex-gratia payment of Bonus may be calculated by applying the Bonus formula as mentioned below:-
                                          Average TRCA  X  Number of days of Bonus
                                                     30.4 (Average no. of days in a month)
3.2      The allowances drawn by a substitute will not be counted towards Bonus calculation for either the substitute or the incumbent Gramin  Dak Sevaks. In respect of those Gramin Dak Sevaks who were appointed in short term vacancies in Postman/Group `D` Cadre, the clarificatory orders issued vide Directorate letter No. 26-6/89-PAP dated 6.2.1990 and No.  26-7/90-PAP dated 4.7.91 will apply.
3.3      If a Gramin Dak Sevak has been on duty for a part of the year by way of a fresh appointment, or for having been put off duty, or for having left service, he will be paid proportionate ex-gratia Bonus calculated by applying the procedure prescribed in Para 3.1
3.4        Those Gramin Dak Sevaks who have resigned, discharged or left service on or after 1.4.2012 will also be entitled to proportionate ex-gratia Bonus. In case of all such Gramin Dak Sevaks, the Ex-gratia Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 3.1 above.
3.5      In case of those Gramin Dak Sevaks who were under put off duty or on whom dies non was imposed, or both during the accounting year ,the clarificatory orders issued vide Para 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No. 26-8/80-PAP (Pt I) dated 11.6.81 and No. 26-4/87-PAP (Pt II) will apply.
4.                  FULL TIME CASUAL LABOURERS INCLUDING TEMPORARY STATUS CASUAL LABOURERS)
            Full Time Casual Labourers (including Temporary Status Casual Labourers ) who worked for 8 hours a day, for at least 240 days in a year for three consecutive years or more (206 days in each year for three years or more in case of offices observing 5 days a week) as on 31.3.2013 will be paid ad-hoc Bonus on notional monthly wages of Rs.1200/- (Rupees Twelve Hundred only)
 
                                          The maximum ad-hoc Bonus will be calculated as below:-
                                    (Notional monthly wages of Rs.1200) X (Number of days of Bonus)
                                                            30.4 (average no. of days in a month)
                        Accordingly , the rate of Bonus per day will work out as indicated below:_
                                                            Maximum ad-hoc Bonus for the year
                                                                                       365
            The above rate of Bonus per day may be applied to the number of days for which the services of such casual labourers had been utilized during the period from 1.4.2012 to 31.3.2013. In case where the actual wages in any month fall below during the period 1.4.2012 to 31.3.2013 the actual monthly wages drawn should be taken into account to arrive at the actual ad-hoc Bonus due in such cases.
5.         The amount of Bonus /Ex gratia payment /Adhoc Bonus  payable under this order will be rounded to the nearest rupee. The payment of Productivity Linked Bonus as well as the ex-gratia payment and ad-hoc payment will be chargeable to the Head `Salaries` under the relevant Sub –Head of account to which the pay and allowances of the staff are debited. The payment will be met from the sanctioned grant for the year 2013-2014.
6.         After payment, the total expenditure incurred and the number of employees paid  may be ascertained from all units by Circles  and consolidated figures be intimated to the Budget Section of the Department of Posts. The Budget Section will furnish consolidated information to PAP  Section about the total amount of Bonus paid and the total number of employees (category-wise) to whom it was distributed for the Department as a whole.
7.                  This issue with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Wing vide their diary No. 156/FA/13/CS dated .4th October, 2013
8.                  Receipt of this letter may be acknowledged
-sd-
(SHANKAR PRASAD)
Assistant Director General (Estt)
 
 
 
 
 


PAYMENT OF DEARNESS ALLOWANCE TO GRAMIN DAK SEWAKS (GDS) AT REVISED RATES W.E.F. 01.07.2013 ONWARDS.

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D.G. Posts No. 14-01/2011-PAP dated 01.10.2013.

            Consequent upon grant of another installment of dearness allowance , with effect from 1st July,2013, to the Central Government Employees vide Government of India, Ministry of Finance , Department of Expenditure, O.M. No.1-8/2013-E.II(B)dated 25th September, 2013, duly endorsed vide this Department’s letter No. 8-1/2012-PAP(PT) dated 25.09.13, the Gramin Dak Sewaks (GDS) have also become entitled to the payment of dearness allowance on the basic TRCA at the revised rate with effect from 01.07.2013. It has, therefore, been decided that the dearness allowance  payable to the Gramin Dak Sewaks shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 80% to 90% on the basic Time Related Continuity Allowance , with effect from the 1st July, 2013.

2.         The additional installment of dearness allowance payable under this order, shall be paid in cash to all Gramin Dak Sewaks.

3.         The expenditure on the account shall be debited to the Head” Salaries” under the relevant head of account and should be met from the sanctioned grant.

4.         This issues with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Wing vide their Diary No. 155/FA/2013-CS dared 01.10.2013.     
                                                                                                        Sd/-
                                                                                                       (Shankar Prasad)
                                                                                            Asstt. Director General (Estt.)



BE PREPARED TO CREATE HISTORY AND A NEW BEGINNING FOR GDS. MARCH TO PARLIAMENT ON 11TH DECEMBER,2013.

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION -- 03-10-2013 .

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
3rd October, 2013
Call from World Federation of Trade Unions
Dear Comrades,
                As you are aware, the World Federation of Trade Union was founded in an international conference of Trade Unions held at Paris from 3rd October, to 8th October, 1945.  At the 16thConference of WFTU held at Athens, Greece in April, 2011, it was decided to observe 3rd October, every year (the foundation day of WFTU) as International day of Action.  In 2012, we observed the day raising the demand for food, water, health, education and housing for all.
Food: 850 million people in the world are undernourished.  India is on the tgop of nations with largest member of cases of malnutrition.
Water: Privatisation of water, has caused havoc as it has become one of the most profitable enterprise.  The people’s right to water(without which life cannot exist) is trampled upon in many countries in favour of Corporate profits.
Education: Education has become a commercial activity after the advent of neo liberal economic policies.  The campaign for free education for all must be made intensive.
Health: Health is an extremely lucrative business.  Govt. of India over the years since 1991 has withdrawn itself from this sector making private enterprises to thrive increasing the agony of the people.
Housing: A large number of our population has no dwelling place today.  There is no governmental initiative in the matter in most of the countries.  The poor people all over the world are left high and dry.
WFTU has now called upon the workers of the world to reiterate these demands, observe 3rdOctober, as International day of Action by holding rallies, demonstration etc.  All employees may be requested to wear the badge depicting the five demands mentioned above on 3.10,2013. A specimen of the badge is appended hereunder.
With greetings,
Yours fraternally,
(M. Krishnan)
Secretary General
SPECIMEN BADGE

FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS
FOOD, WATER, MEDICINES,
EDUCATION AND HOUSING
TO ALL FOR DECENT LIFE



FIRST JOINT WORKING COMM. MEETING (AFTER CONFERENCE) ON 05.10.2013 AT HOWRAH MEDICAL HALL. PL.ATTEND IN TIME.

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AS WE HAVE ALREADY INTIMATED OUR ALL WORKING COMM.MEMBERS OF OUR FOUR DIVISIONAL UNION'S REGARDING THE SUBJECT MENTIONED IN THE HEADLINE OF THIS POST, PLEASE TRY TO ATTEND THE SAID MEETING POSITIVELY, BECAUSE WE HAVE TO TAKE SOME IMPORTANT DEC. IN THAT MEETING. PL.BRING ANY PENDING DOCUMENTS OF OUR LAST SANGEET SANDHYA FOR THE CLOSURE OF THIS YEARS SANGEET SANDHYA'S ACCOUNT.


 
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