Percentage of Posts in Technicians Category in Railways (Skilled to MCM): NFIR

Percentage of Posts in Technicians Category in Railways (Skilled to MCM): NFIR

NFIR
National Federation of Indian Railwaymen
3,CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI - 110055
Affiliated to:
Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)

No.II/95/Part IX

Dated: 12/09/2016

The Member Staff
Railway Board,
New Delhi
The Financial Commissioner (Railways),
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,
Sub: Revision of percentage distribution of posts in Technicians category implementation of agreement - reg.

On the Charter of Demands of the Federation, informal and formal meetings were held by the Railway Board, chaired by CRB, on 21st & 22nd July 2016 at Rail Bhavan, New Delhi.

On 22nd July 2016, the demand relating to merger of Technicians Grade-II (GP 2400/-) with Technician Grade-I (GP 2800/-) was discussed by the Board with the Federations. Consequently, it was agreed that the percentage distribution of Technicians category shall be revised as indicated below w.e.f. 01/09/2016, while merger issue will be processed separately.

Category/GP	Existing(%)	Percentage revised (%)
Sr.Tech./4200	16	26
Tech.I/2800	44	51
Tech.II/2400	20	8
TechIII/1900	20	15
Total	100	100

In this connection, NFIR brings to the notice of Railway Board that in the wake of orders issued by the Railway Board for implementation of 7th CPC Pay Matrices and grant of option for switching over to revised pay, a number of representations being received at this, urging for implementation of the agreement to enable the employees to take a decision for exercising option for revised pay matrix. While the Federation is aware that the proposal is already under process, it may kindly be appreciated that expeditious action is required to be taken for issuing orders which would facilitate staff to exercise option for7th CPC Pay Matrix.
NFIR, therefore, requests the Railway Board (MS & FC) to kindly see that orders are issued at the earliest revising the percentages as above with effect from September 1, 2016.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-
(Dr.M.Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: NFIR

7th Pay Commission: Good news for central government employees as Centre sets up committee to address pay related anomalies

7th Pay Commission: Good news for central government employees as Centre sets up committee to address pay related anomalies

New Delhi: Central government has finally set up a committee to look into various pay related anomalies arising out of the implementation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission's recommendations under immense pressure from the employees unions.

The committees is expected to examine individual, post and cadre-specific anomalies arising out of implementation of the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission.

“Anomalies committees will be set up by Department of Personnel and Training to examine individual, post specific and cadre specific anomalies arising out of implementation of the recommendations of the Commission,” the Finance Ministry had said in an order notifying implementation of the pay panel’s recommendations in July.

The committee will have members from the government as well as from the National Council (Joint Consultative Machinery) consisting of representatives of the official side and the staff side.

The panel will be headed by Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and will have around 22 members,

The members from the government side will have Member (Staff) Railway Board, secretaries of Department of Telecommunications and Department of Posts, Financial Adviser(Defence Ministry) two joint secretaries from DoPT and Joint Secretary (Personnel) in Finance Ministry will also be part of the panel. A Deputy Secretary of the DoPT will be Member-Secretary of the panel. There will be 13 members from the staff side.

Source: Zee news

Anomaly Committee of the National Council (JCM) to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commissions recommendations

Anomaly Committee of the National Council (JCM) to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commissions recommendations

F.No.11/2/2016-JCA-I
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department oaf Personnel & Training
JCA Section

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North Block New Delhi
Dated the 9th September, 2016.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Anomaly Committee of the National Council (JCM) to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission's recommendations

In accordance with the instructions contained in this Department's OM of even number dated 16th August 2016, it has been decided to set up, as indicated below, the Anomaly Committee of the National Council (JCM) consisting of representatives of the Official Side and the Staff Side to settle any anomalies arising out of the implementation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission's recommendations: -

OFFICIAL SIDE 1. Secretary, ........ Chairman Deptt. of Pers. & Training. 2. Member (Staff), Railway Board. 3. Secretary, Department of Telecommunication. 4. Secretary, Department of Posts. 5. Financial Adviser, (Ministry of Defence. 6. Joint Secretary (Pers), Ministry of Finance. 7. Joint Secretary (Estt.), Deptt. of Personnel & Training. 8. Joint Secretary (CPC), Deptt. of Personnel & Training 9. Deputy Secretary (JCA), Deptt. of Personnel & Training Member- Secretary.

STAFF SIDE 1. Shri Rakhal Das Gupta 2. Shri Shiv Gopal Mishra 3. Shri Ch. Sankara Rao 4. Shri J.R.Bhosle 5. Shri M Raghavaiah 6. Shri Guinan Singh 7. Shri R.P.Bhatnagar 8. Shri K.S. Murty 9. Shri K.K.N.Kutty 10. Shri R.Srin)Visan 11. Shri C.Srikumar 12. Shri M.Krishnan 13. Shri M.S. Raja

2. The working of the Committee would be in terms of the conditions laid down in this Department's OM dated 16th August 2016 mentioned above.

(D.K. Sengupta)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Source: ccis.nic.in

Cabinet approves creation of GST Council and its Secretariat

Cabinet approves creation of GST Council and its Secretariat

The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved setting up of GST Council and setting up its Secretariat as per the following details:

(a) Creation of the GST Council as per Article 279A of the amended Constitution;
(b) Creation of the GST Council Secretariat, with its office at New Delhi;
(c) Appointment of the Secretary (Revenue) as the Ex-officio Secretary to the GST Council;
(d) Inclusion of the Chairperson, Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), as a permanent invitee (non-voting) to all proceedings of the GST Council;
(e) Create one post of Additional Secretary to the GST Council in the GST Council Secretariat (at the level of Additional Secretary to the Government of India), and four posts of Commissioner in the GST Council Secretariat (at the level of Joint Secretary to the Government of India).

The Cabinet also decided to provide for adequate funds for meeting the recurring and non-recurring expenses of the GST Council Secretariat, the entire cost for which shall be borne by the Central Government. The GST Council Secretariat shall be manned by officers taken on deputation from both the Central and State Governments.

The steps required in the direction of implementation of GST are being taken ahead of the schedule so far.
The Finance Minister has also decided to call the first meeting of the GST Council on 22nd and 23rd September 2016 in New Delhi.

Background:
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-second Amendment) Bill, 2016, for introduction of Goods and Services tax in the country was accorded assent by the President on 8th September, 2016, and the same has been notified as the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. As per Article 279A (1) of the amended Constitution, the GST Council has to be constituted by the President within 60 days of the commencement of Article 279A. The notification for bringing into force Article 279A with effect from 12th September, 2016 was issued on 10th September, 2016.

As per Article 279A of the amended Constitution, the GST Council which will be a joint forum of the Centre and the States, shall consist of the following members: -

a) Union Finance Minister - Chairperson
b) The Union Minister of State,
in-charge of Revenue of finance - Member
c) The Minister In-charge of finance or
taxation or any other Minister nominated
by each State Government - Members

As per Article 279A (4), the Council will make recommendations to the Union and the States on important issues related to GST, like the goods and services that may be subjected or exempted from GST, model GST Laws, principles that govern Place of Supply, threshold limits, GST rates including the floor rates with bands, special rates for raising additional resources during natural calamities/disasters, special provisions for certain States, etc.

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Cabinet approves Cadre Review of Group 'A' Executive Officers of Border Security Force

Cabinet approves Cadre Review of Group 'A' Executive Officers of Border Security Force

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Cadre Review of Group 'A' Executive officers of BSF with net creation of 74 posts of various ranks from Assistant Commandant to Additional DG ranks to enhance the operational and administrative capabilities of BSF.

Increase of existing structure of Group 'A' posts from 4109 to 4183 posts are as follows:

1. Increase of one post of Additional DG (HAG level).
2. Net increase of 19 posts of Inspector General (SAG level).
3. Net increase of 370 posts of DIG/Commandant/2 1C (JAG level).
4. Net increase of 14 posts of Assistant Commandant (JTS level).
5. Net reduction of 330 posts of Deputy Commandant (STS level).

Background:
The BSF is the largest border guarding force established in 1965. The present sanctioned strength of the Force is 2,57,025 having 186 Battalions (including 03 NDRF Battalions). Of these the Executive Group 'A' cadre has sanctioned strength of 4065 officers (4109 including the IPS quota). About 90% of the troops are deployed in Indo-Pakistan Border, Indo-Bangladesh Border (including North East) and Left Wing Extremism (LWE) States. The last cadre review of the service was done in 1990.

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IAS (Pay) Rules, 2016 - Corrigendum

 IAS (Pay) Rules, 2016 - Corrigendum 

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, P.C. AND PENSIONS
(Department of Personnel and Training)

CORRIGENDUM

New Delhi, the 9th September, 2016

G.S.R. 878(E) - In partial modification of the Notification G.S.R. 870(E) dated 8 th September, 2016
(File No. 14021/1/2016 - AlS-11) issued by the Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training), SCHEDULE-III may be read as under:-

SCHEDULE – III

Pay Matrix (w.e.f. 01.01.2016)

Pay Band	15600-39100			37400 -67000	37400 -67000	67000 -79000	80000	90000
Grade Pay	5400	6600 (STS)	600 (JAG)	8700 (Selection Grade)	10000	-	-	-
Level in Pay Matrix	10	11	12	13	14	15	17	18
1	56100	67700	78800	118500	144200	182200	225000	250000
2	57800	69700	81200	122100	148500	187700
3	59500	71800	83600	125800	153000	193300
4	61300	74000	86100	129600	157600	199100
5	63100	76200	88700	133500	162300	205100
6	65000	78500	91400	137500	167200	211300
7	67000	80900	94100	141600	172200	217600
8	69000	83300	96900	145800	177400	224100
9	71100	85800	99800	150200	182700
10	73200	88400	102800	154700	188200
11	75400	91100	105900	159300	193800
12	77700	93800	109100	164100	199600
13	80000	96600	112400	169000	205600
14	82400	99500	115800	174100	211800
15	84900	102500	119300	179300	218200
16	87400	105600	122900	184700
17	90000	108800	126600	190200
18	92700	112100	130400	195900
19	95500	115500	134300	201800
20	98400	119000	138300	207900
21	101400	122600	142400	214100
22	104400	126300	146700
23	107500	130100	151100
24	110700	134000	155600
25	114000	138000	160300
26	117400	142100	165100
27	120900	146400	170100
28	124500	150800	175200
29	128200	155300	180500
30	132000	160000	185900
31	136000	164800	191500
32	140100	169700	197200
33	144300	174800	203100
34	148600	180000	209200
35	153100	185400
36	157700	191000
37	162400	196700
38	167300	202600
39	172300	208700
40	177500

[F. No. 14021/1/2016-AIS-11]
KAVITHA V. PADMANABHAN, Dy. Secy.

 Source: FINMIN

Prevention of Sexual Harassment of working women at workplace - Seniority of the Chairperson of the Complaint Committee

F. No. 11013/2/2014-Estt.A-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment A-III Desk
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North Block, New Delhi — 110001
Dated: 09.09.2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Prevention of Sexual Harassment of working women at workplace - Seniority of the Chairperson of the Complaint Committee -  regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to the DoPT OM no. 11013/2/2014-Estt.A-III dated 16th July, 2015 as the Para 1 of the Guide attached to the OM, it was clarified that the Complaints Committee set up to inquiry into charges of sexual harassment should be headed by a women and at least half of its member should also be women. In case a women officer of sufficiently senior level is not available in a particular office, an office from another officer may be so appointed. It was also indicated that to prevent the possibility of any undue pressure, the Complaints Committee should also involved a third party either NGO or some other body which is familiar with the issue of sexual harassment.

2. The issue of legality of a committee conducting inquiry against an officer against whom there are allegations of sexual harassment but where the Chairperson happens to be junior in rank to the suspect officer has been examined. It is clarified that there is no bar either in the CCS (CCA) Rules or under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 to the Chairperson of the Complaints Committee being junior to the suspect officer or the charged officer. Hon'ble Allahabad High Court has in Sint. Shobha Goswami vs State of U.P. And 2 Ors, in WRIT - A No. -  31659 of 2015 observed as follows:

"In my opinion, there is nothing in the Scheme of the section which requires the lady member to be senior in rank to the officer against whom the allegation of sexual harassment are brought. The language of Section 4 of the Act only requires the lady member to the Senior Level".
This also does not in any way cause any prejudice to the charged officer.

3. Further, to ensure fair inquiry, Ministries/ Departments may also consider transferring the suspect officer/ charged officer to another office to obviate any risk of that officer using the authority of his office to influence the proceedings of the Complaints Committee.

4. Hindi Version will follow.

(Mukesh Chaturvedi)
Director (E)
Tel: 2309 3176

Source: Finmin

Recruitment of sportspersons against Sports Quota and out-of-turn promotion to Railway sportspersons on sports account-modification/changes in policy

Recruitment of sportspersons against Sports Quota and out-of-turn promotion to Railway sportspersons on sports account-modification/changes in policy

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)

RBE No. 98/2016
Clarification/Corrigendum No. 74
No. 2015/E(Sports)/4(1)/17

New Delhi, dated 12.08.2016

The General Managers (P),
All Zonal Railways including
CLW, DLW, ICF, RCF, RWF, Metro Railway/Kolkata,
The CAO(R), DMW/Patiala,
The DG, RDSO/Lucknow.

Sub: Recruitment of sportspersons against Sports Quota and out-of-turn promotion to Railway sportspersons on sports account-modification/changes in policy.

Ref: Board’s letter No. 2010/E (Sports)/4(1)/1 (policy) dated 31.12.2010 (RBE No. 189/2010).

Attention is invited to Annexure-I to Board’s letter No. 2013/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications dated 23.12.2013 circulating the List of Junior National Championships recognized by RSPB for recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways against sports quota.

The 4th item of SN/12 of the list, name Vijay Hazare Trophy (One Day Limited Overs All India Inter Zonal Championship) as under-19 Men Cricket Championship.

However as per the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Handbook, the Vijay Hazare Trophy is for Seniors and is not a Junior Championship. The inclusion of the said Championship in the List of Junior Championship in the above said Board’s policy letter dated 31.12.2010 is thus a clerical mistake and may be treated as deleted.

sd/-
(Bhaskar Roy Choudhary)
Dy. Director/Estt.(Sports)

Source: NFIR

Probation Period for persons recruited against Sports Quota

Probation Period for persons recruited against Sports Quota.

RBE No. 95/2016

Clarification/Corrigendum No.73

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)

No. 2015/E(Sports)/4(1)/17

New Delhi, dated 10.08.2016

The General Managers (P),
All Zonal Railways including
CLW, DLW, ICF, RCF, RWF, Metro Railway/Kolkata,
The CAO(R), DMW/Patiala,
The DG, RDSO/Lucknow.

Subject: Probation Period for persons recruited against Sports Quota.

Ref: Board’s letter no. 2010/E (Sports)/4(1)/1 (policy) dated 31.12.2010 (RBE No. 189B/2010) and clarifications/corrigendum issued thereto.

Attention is invited to para 8.3.3 and 8.3.4 of Board’s letter No. 2010/E (Sports)/4(1)/1 (policy) dated 31.12.2010 stipulating that before completion of the probation period, the performance of the sportsperson shall be reviewed at the Railway/Unit level by a three members Committee comprising:-

(i) President/Hony. General Secretary of the Sports Association of Zonal Railway/Unit.
(ii) A personnel officer of Sr. Scale/ JAG level; and
(iii) Captain/ Coach of the particular discipline.

If the performance of a person recruited on sports account is considered to be unsatisfactory, the probation period will be extended maximum up to two years and the person will have to improve his/her performance to get confirmed in appointment. Even after extended probation, if the performance is found unsatisfactory, then normal procedure will be followed for termination, before the completion of extended probation.
Instances have come to the notice of Railway Board that in spite of the above mentioned instructions no review has been done for years and this non compliance of extant instructions by Administration is leading to hardship being faced by outstanding sportspersons.

All Zonal Railways/Production Units may scrupulously adhere to the extant instructions and pull up arrears, if any.

(Bhaskar Roy Chaudhary)
Dy. Director/Estt. (Sports)

Source: NFIR

Committee to examine the recommendations of 7th CPC regarding Allowances: NFIR

NFIR – Committee to examine the recommendations of 7th CPC regarding Allowances

NFIR
National Federation of Indian Railwaymen
3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110055

Affiliated to:
Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)

No. IV/NFIR/7 CPC (IMPL)/Allowances/2016

Dated: 08/09/2016

The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Committee to examine the recommendations of 7th CPC regarding Allowances-reg.

In the committee meeting held on 1st September 2016, under the Chairmanship of Finance Secretary at North Block (Room No. 72) New Delhi, the Standing Committee Members of JCM (Staff Side) expressed views on 7th CPC recommendations on Allowances. After hearing the views, the Chairman of the meeting stated that further meetings will be held and suggested that in the mean time the Staff Federations may send the list containing department specific Allowances to the concerned administrative ministries and JCM (Staff Side) may send list of common allowances to JS (Imp) MoF, New Delhi for consideration. The Railway Board Chairman was also present during discussions held on 1st September 2016.
In this connection, NFIR desires to convey to the Railway Board that:-

(a) while the previous Pay Commission had doubled various Allowances, the 7th CPC has recommended enhancement of only 50% of the existing rates in those cases of a few allowances recommended to be retained. This needs to be reviewed for improvement.

(b) The 7th CPC recommendations – mainly on Night Duty Allowance, National Holiday Allowance, Transport Allowance would in effect result reduction of existing amounts. These aberrations are required to be rectified and the amount of allowances enhanced.

(c) With regard to Allowances for Running Staff like Kilometerage, ALK etc., there should be separate discussions between the Federations and Railway Board for revision and improvement as was done in the past. Attention is also invited to Para 8.11.19 and 8.11.20 of the 7th CPC report.

(d) The Pay Commission in its report vide Para 8.2.5 has stated that any allowance not mentioned (and hence not reported to the Commission) shall cease to exist immediately. The Pay Commission has further stated that in case there is any demand or requirement for continuation of existing allowance, which has not been deliberated upon by the Commission, it should be re-notified by the Ministry concerned after obtaining due approval of MoF. NFIR suggests that this Para of the report be rejected by the Government. Alternatively, the administrative ministries be empowered for continuance of any such allowance, duly apprising the necessity of continuation to the MoF.

Federation also requests the Railway Board to kindly place before the Committee (chaired by Finance Secretary) the valid points brought out by the Federation through this letter and also impress upon the committee to retain the allowances listed in the Annexure and their enhancement, considering the fact that the Railways’ working is unique, complex and not comparable with any other Ministry.

DA/As above

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-
(Dr.M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Annexure

 List of Allowances needed to be continued in the Railways:-
1. Break Down Allowance

2. Family Planning Allowance (should be continued to motivate the Government employees to adopt small family norms. It should be enhanced suitably).

3. Flying Squad Allowance for Ticket Checking Cadre.

4. Funeral Allowance

5. Handicapped Allowance

6. Hutting Allowance

7. Night Patrolling Allowance – needs to be continued in view of the necessity of the Patrolling of Railway Tracks during Night Time).

8. Operation Theatre Allowance

9. Outturn Allowance

10. Overtime Allowance

11. Rent Free Accommodation

12. Training Stipend

13. PCO Allowance to staff working in Production Control Organization.

14. Special Allowance to SSEs working in Workshops and PUs.

15. Special Allowance for performing announcing duties.

16. Daily Officiating Allowance

17. Split Duty Allowance

18. Special Allowance to specified categories.

[Railway Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2009/SP-1/Genl dated 30/04/2010).

19. Special Allowance for Central Ticket Squad of Railway Board.

(Railway Board’s letter No. 81/Ticket Checking/2/3 dated 12/05/1981 and letter No. E(P&A)I-2009/SP-l/Genl-1 dated 13/12/2012).

20. Cycle Allowance (The recommendation of Ministry of Railways for discontinuance is unjustified).

21. Special Allowance to Train Superintendent etc

22. Deputation (Duty) Allowance

23. Conveyance Allowance

24. Mileage Allowance for Journeys by Road

25. Children Education Allowance – Though retained at lower rates – needs to be enhanced to atleast 3000 and 8000 per month respectively for Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy respectively with proviso that whenever D.A increases by 50%, the CEA shall be increased by 25%.

26. Fixed Medical Allowance may be increased to not less than Rs. 2000/- p.m.

27. Night Duty Allowance to be continued and rates revised.

28. Special Duty Allowance to be retained and rates revised.

29. Bad Climate Allowance to be retained and rates revised.

30. Tribal Area Allowance to be retained and rates revised.

31. Dress Allowance to be upwardly revised to not less than Rs. 10,000/-.

32. Washing Allowance may be granted from Rs. 300/- to Rs. 600/- p.m. to maintain the Uniform in nice condition.

33. Water Allowance for Track Maintainers.

Interest free advances to the Railway employees.

All interest free advances payable to Railway employees need to be retained in view of the fact that these are recovered from the salaries of employees.

Source : NFIR