Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Postal employees threaten to launch indefinite strike
Rourkela, Mar 29 (PTI):
All India Postal Employees Union (Postmen, MSE and group"D"staff) has threatened to launch indefinite strike nationwide in support of their demands after the assembly elections.
"We have been demanding for years, the postal employees are worst sufferer in the present situation but nobody is listening to our real demands,"the General Secretary of the union, M Krishnan told newspersons here today.
Krishnan was here to attend the 39th central working committee meeting of the union held here yesterday.
Meanwhile, he said the union would submit its memorandums to the Union minister, Secretary department of post. The members of the union would launch dharna, demonstration infront of the Dak Bhawan, New Delhi to apprise the demands, Krishnan said.
Nobody was keen to know the real problems faced by the field staff. The staff strength had been considerably reduced, work load had been increasing day by day, because lack of adequate staff, the area of operation has gone beyond reach, the trade union leader said.
The union had been demanding appointment of staffs, implementation of proper pension scheme, opposing the idea of one delivery point and one post office system of the government, Krishnan said.
The working committee discussed various aspects of the workers problem which was attended representatives all over the country. PTI SCP
Source:India Report, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Is your PC the new PO?
When IT minister Kapil Sibal launched 'e-post office' on March 9, announcing with confidence that Indian customers can now transact postal business any time, anywhere using either a debit card or credit card, we decided to put his words to test. This is what we found
Of Course, you don't see any of those things we hate about the post office -- boisterous crowds, brusque staff and long queues. But will this website (www.epostoffice.gov.in), designed and run by National Informatics Center deliver the package it promises?
Splashed in yellow and red, the site allows a virtual tour of the post office. But as simple as the registration process appears (a simple form that requires people to fill in details like email address other mailing details), the problem lies with signing up. Even after several attempts, we were unable to sign up.Once you are able to overcome the first roadblock, and try to get to the philately section, you meet with your second hurdle. And this one's a dead end.
The section claims you can buy stamps and view new releases from the stamp issue program. A click lead us to a dead page.
Otherwise, the website has quite a bit to offer. There is the eMO (electronic money order), which is a web-based money transfer service within the country, and an iMO (instant money order) that promises to disburse money orders within 60 seconds. Tariffs for eMO are the same as that of ordinary MO (money order).
On the positives, you also don't need to memorise pin codes. There is a search available that allows the user to find the pin code by searching for it depending on the state or district or the post office of that locality. And like with other private courier services, the e-post office allows the user to track speed posts, international mail and money orders by simply submitting the item identification number.
You can also gather information on the various services provided by the post office, whether it's business posts or insurance and banking. And when registering a complaint, there is an exhaustive list of options to choose from: misplaced letter, parcel, money order, etc.
But what one is tempted to first register a complaint against is a feature called Crafts Museum in the stamp section. After a few clicks to reach the designated feature, all we were told was that it housed 32,000 artifacts. It refused tell us more about even one such item. It's a great idea but it doesn't get a stamp of our approval.
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Of Course, you don't see any of those things we hate about the post office -- boisterous crowds, brusque staff and long queues. But will this website (www.epostoffice.gov.in), designed and run by National Informatics Center deliver the package it promises?
Splashed in yellow and red, the site allows a virtual tour of the post office. But as simple as the registration process appears (a simple form that requires people to fill in details like email address other mailing details), the problem lies with signing up. Even after several attempts, we were unable to sign up.Once you are able to overcome the first roadblock, and try to get to the philately section, you meet with your second hurdle. And this one's a dead end.
The section claims you can buy stamps and view new releases from the stamp issue program. A click lead us to a dead page.
Otherwise, the website has quite a bit to offer. There is the eMO (electronic money order), which is a web-based money transfer service within the country, and an iMO (instant money order) that promises to disburse money orders within 60 seconds. Tariffs for eMO are the same as that of ordinary MO (money order).
On the positives, you also don't need to memorise pin codes. There is a search available that allows the user to find the pin code by searching for it depending on the state or district or the post office of that locality. And like with other private courier services, the e-post office allows the user to track speed posts, international mail and money orders by simply submitting the item identification number.
You can also gather information on the various services provided by the post office, whether it's business posts or insurance and banking. And when registering a complaint, there is an exhaustive list of options to choose from: misplaced letter, parcel, money order, etc.
But what one is tempted to first register a complaint against is a feature called Crafts Museum in the stamp section. After a few clicks to reach the designated feature, all we were told was that it housed 32,000 artifacts. It refused tell us more about even one such item. It's a great idea but it doesn't get a stamp of our approval.
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
Karnataka spending Rs 700 crore on Old Age Pension
The Karnataka government was spending over Rs 700 crore per year on 'Sandhya Suraksha', a scheme to help senior citizens, the Legislative Council was informed here.
In a written reply to BJP member Ganesh Karnik, revenue minister G Karunakara Reddy, informed that as many as 14.95 lakh beneficiaries were receiving cash assistance of Rs 400 per month under the scheme.
While Belgaum district registered the highest number of 1,40,747 beneficiaries, Bangalore Urban followed with 92,863. The newly formed Yadagir district had the least number of beneficiaries numbering 17,301 beneficiaries, he said.
The minister also informed the members that the government was yet to clear the payment under the scheme to another 36,348 people, who had appliced for old-age pension in all the 30 districts in the state---UNI
The minister also informed the members that the government was yet to clear the payment under the scheme to another 36,348 people, who had appliced for old-age pension in all the 30 districts in the state---UNI
Thursday, March 24, 2011
NFPE CALLS UPON THE ENTIRE RANK AND FILE TO ORGANIZE DEMONSTRATION IN THE FRONT OF ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICES BETWEEN 12 AND 2 PM TO REGISTER STRONG PROTEST AGAINST PFRDA BILL INTRODUCED BY UPA GOVERNMENT IN LOK SABHA AND MOBILIZE MEMBERS FOR SUSTAINED SERIOUS PROGRAMMES OF ACTION IN THE DAYS TO COME
MEGHDOOT AWARDS - ALL CIRCLES INCLUDING CGM(BD&M DTE), CGM(PLI) CE(CIVIL/ELECTRIACAL) & DDG(PAF) HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO SEND NOMINATION THE YEARS 2009 AND 2010 BY 25TH MARCH 2011
MEGHDOOT AWARDS - ALL CIRCLES INCLUDING CGM(BD&M DTE), CGM(PLI) CE(CIVIL/ELECTRIACAL) & DDG(PAF) HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO SEND NOMINATION THE YEARS 2009 AND 2010 BY 25TH MARCH 2011
ANNUAL REPORTS REGARDING REPRESENTATION OF SCS, STS, OBCS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES AS ON 1.1.2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
MATERNITY LEAVE GRANT TO GDS WOMEN EMPLOYEES
EXISTING POWERS OF DIVISIONAL HEADS ALSO COVER OF MATERNITY GRANT TO WOMEN GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS OUT OF WELFARE FUND OF THE DEPARTMENT AND ANOTHER PERIOD OF LEAVE FOR THREE MONTHS WITHOUT ALLOWANCES IF AVAILED BY WOMAN GDS - INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg.
New Delhi-110001
No.17-9/2011-GDS Dated the 21-Mar 2011To
All Chief Postmaster General,
Subject: MATERNITY GRANT TO WOMEN GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS OUT OF WELFARE FUND OF THE DEPARTMENT- INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING
Sir/Madam,
Reference is invited to this Directorate letter No.6-1/2009. PE.II dated 09 October 2009 providing for Maternity Grant to the women GDS.
2. One man Committee under Shri RS Nataraja Murti constituted under Resolution No. 6-1/2007-PE II dated 23rd July 2007 examined the system of Extra Departmental Post Offices and wage structure of Gramin Dak Sevak & submitted its report on 29th October 2008. After approval of Cabinet, the Department issued orders under No. 6-1/2009 PE II dated 09 October 2009. It was prescribed under Para 9 of the ibid that "women GDS will be provided Maternity Grant equivalent to three months TRCA with DA for the birth date of issue of the order".
3. The recommendations made by the One man Committee in Para 16.10.1have been examined further and it has been decided that Maternity Grant equal to three month's TRCA with DA out of welfare fund will be payable from the welfare fund at the disposal of the Circles effective from 09 October 2009 on fulfillment of the following conditions;-
(a) Maternity Grant will be payable to a woman GDS for each child up to the birth of maximum of two children limited to a maximum of two confinements resulting into birth of first two children only during the entire engagement of the following of a woman GDS.
(b) The women GDS must have rendered a minimum of one year service of becoming eligible for grant under the provision.
(c) No Financial Grant will be admissible for medical termination of pregnancy (abortion). Miscarriage and still births.
4. The scheme of allowing Maternity Grant is like any other ongoing welfare scheme paid out of welfare fund. Funds will be allocated for this scheme by welfare section of this Directorate to the Circles. Heads of the Division will be competent to sanction Maternity Grant to the women GDS out of welfare fund placed at their disposal by the Circle concerned.
5. Woman Gramin Dak Sevaks like Mil Deliverer and Mail Carrier may also be considered for lighter duties wherever possible during the pre and post confinement period for a maximum period of six months.
6. Woman GDS shall be granted Maternity Leave not exceeding six months covering the pre and post confinement period. For the period of Maternity Leave, Woman GDS will be paid Maternity Grant for three months and leave for another three months may be granted without allowances.
7. Existing powers of Divisional Heads for grant of leave beyond 180 days leave without allowances availed by GDS to work against in Group D and Postman vacancies would also cover period of three month Maternity Leave with allowances (Maternity Grant) and another period of leave for three months without allowances if availed by Woman GDS.
8. The contents may be brought to the knowledge of all concerned. This has the approval of the competent authority.
Yours faithfully,
(Surender Kumar)
Assistant Director General (GDS/P
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg.
New Delhi-110001
No.17-9/2011-GDS Dated the 21-Mar 2011
All Chief Postmaster General,
Subject: MATERNITY GRANT TO WOMEN GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS OUT OF WELFARE FUND OF THE DEPARTMENT- INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING
Sir/Madam,
Reference is invited to this Directorate letter No.6-1/2009. PE.II dated 09 October 2009 providing for Maternity Grant to the women GDS.
2. One man Committee under Shri RS Nataraja Murti constituted under Resolution No. 6-1/2007-PE II dated 23rd July 2007 examined the system of Extra Departmental Post Offices and wage structure of Gramin Dak Sevak & submitted its report on 29th October 2008. After approval of Cabinet, the Department issued orders under No. 6-1/2009 PE II dated 09 October 2009. It was prescribed under Para 9 of the ibid that "women GDS will be provided Maternity Grant equivalent to three months TRCA with DA for the birth date of issue of the order".
3. The recommendations made by the One man Committee in Para 16.10.1have been examined further and it has been decided that Maternity Grant equal to three month's TRCA with DA out of welfare fund will be payable from the welfare fund at the disposal of the Circles effective from 09 October 2009 on fulfillment of the following conditions;-
(a) Maternity Grant will be payable to a woman GDS for each child up to the birth of maximum of two children limited to a maximum of two confinements resulting into birth of first two children only during the entire engagement of the following of a woman GDS.
(b) The women GDS must have rendered a minimum of one year service of becoming eligible for grant under the provision.
(c) No Financial Grant will be admissible for medical termination of pregnancy (abortion). Miscarriage and still births.
4. The scheme of allowing Maternity Grant is like any other ongoing welfare scheme paid out of welfare fund. Funds will be allocated for this scheme by welfare section of this Directorate to the Circles. Heads of the Division will be competent to sanction Maternity Grant to the women GDS out of welfare fund placed at their disposal by the Circle concerned.
5. Woman Gramin Dak Sevaks like Mil Deliverer and Mail Carrier may also be considered for lighter duties wherever possible during the pre and post confinement period for a maximum period of six months.
6. Woman GDS shall be granted Maternity Leave not exceeding six months covering the pre and post confinement period. For the period of Maternity Leave, Woman GDS will be paid Maternity Grant for three months and leave for another three months may be granted without allowances.
7. Existing powers of Divisional Heads for grant of leave beyond 180 days leave without allowances availed by GDS to work against in Group D and Postman vacancies would also cover period of three month Maternity Leave with allowances (Maternity Grant) and another period of leave for three months without allowances if availed by Woman GDS.
8. The contents may be brought to the knowledge of all concerned. This has the approval of the competent authority.
Yours faithfully,
(Surender Kumar)
Assistant Director General (GDS/P
CABINET APPROVED 6% DA TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
HIKE IN DEARNESS ALLOWANCE WILL BE 6% FROM JAN-2011 TO ALL CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
The Union Cabinet committee headed by Prime Minister today decided to increase the Dearness Allowance by 6% to Central Government employees.
Hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) will be from 45% to 51% w.e.f.January 2011.
Release of additional installment of dearness allowance for this year to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners from Jan-2011 is to compensate the price hike of essential commodities.
The revised rates of Dearness Allowance from 1.1.2011 to 28.2.2011 may be paid in cash as arrears and for the month of March may be disbursed with the salary.
The enhancement of Dearness Allowance is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission.
WHEN D.A. CROSSES 50%
FOLLOWING ALLOWANCES WILL INCREASE BY 25%
S.No. | Name of the Allowances & Advances | Dept. & Order No. |
1. | Children Education Assistance & Reimbursement of Tuition Fee | DOPT 12011/03/2008Estt.(Allowance dated 2.9.2008 |
2. | Advances for purchase of Bicycle Advance, Warm clothing Advance, Festival Advance, Natural Calamity Advance | . Fin. Min. No.12(1)E.II(A)/20087 Dated 10.2008 |
3. | Special Compensatory Hill Area Allowance | .Min. of Fin.4(2)/2008-E.II (B) Dated 29.8.2008 |
4. | Special Compensatory Scheduled / Tribal Area Allowance | Fin. Min. 17(1)/2008-E.II (B) Dated 29.8.2008 |
5. | Project Allowance | Fin. Min. Dated 29.8.2008 |
6. | Special Compensatory (Remote Locality) Allowance | Fin. Min. 3(1)/2008-E.II(B) Dated 29.8.2008 |
7. | Cycle Maintenance Allowance | Fin. Min. 19039/3/2008-E.IV Dated 29.8.2008 |
8. | Mileage for road journey all components of daily allowance on tour, rate of transportation of personal effects | . Fin. Min. 19030/3/2008-E.V Dated 23.9.2008 |
9. | Rates of Conveyance Allowance under | SR-25 Fin. Min. 19039/2/2008-E.IV Dated 23.9.2008 |
10. | Washing Allowance | Fin. Min. 14/3/2008-JCA dated 11.9.2008 |
11. | Split Duty Allowance | Fin. Min. 9(11)/2008-E.II (B)29.8.2008 |
12. | Spl. Allowance for Child Care for Women with Disabilities and Education Allowance for disabled children | DOPT 12011/04/2008-Estt.(Allowance)Dated :11.9.2008 |
13. | Cash Handling Allowance | DOPT 4/6/2008-Estt.(Pay.II) Dated 1.10.2008 |
14. | Risk Allowance | DOPT 21012/1/2008Estt.(Allowance) Dated 12.3.2009. |
15. | Postgraduate Allowance | Min.of Hohfw A.45012/4/2008-CHS.V Dated 6.4.2009 |
16 | .Desk Allowance | DOPT 1/10/2009-PIC Dated 7.4.2009 |
17. | Bad Climate Allowance | Fin. Min. 1/10/2008-E.II(B) dated 29.8.2008 |
Monday, March 21, 2011
Declaration of Holiday on 14.04.2011- Birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
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F. N0.12/2/2011-JCA-2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 21st March, 2011.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2011- Birthday of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar.
It has been decided to declare Thursday, the 14th April 2011, as a Closed Holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India.
2. The above holiday is also being notified in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881).
3. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India may bring the above decision to the notice of all concerned.
Sd/-
(Dinesh Kapila)
Director to the Government of India
Tele:23092589
F. N0.12/2/2011-JCA-2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 21st March, 2011.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2011- Birthday of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar.
It has been decided to declare Thursday, the 14th April 2011, as a Closed Holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India.
2. The above holiday is also being notified in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881).
3. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India may bring the above decision to the notice of all concerned.
Sd/-
(Dinesh Kapila)
Director to the Government of India
Tele:23092589
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Revised Calendar of Exams 2011
Centralized Exams :
Sl. | Name of Exam | Date of Exam |
01. | LGOs exam for promotion to PAs / SAs | 01.05.11 |
02. | PSS Gr B exam 2010 | 15.05.11 |
03. | PAs / SAs Direct Rect 2011 | 10.07.11 |
04. | Inspector of Posts | 06 & 07.08.11 |
05. | Jr Engineer (C&E) | 10.09.11 |
06. | Asst Engineer (C&E) | 11.09.11 |
07. | Postmaster Grade I | 15 & 16.10.11 |
08. | Senior Postmaster | 16.10.11 |
II. De-Centralized Exams :
Sl. | Name of Exam | Date of Exam |
09. | LDCs to Jr Acct in PAOs | 05 & 06.11.11 |
10. | Confirmation exam for DR Jr Account in PAOs | 12 & 13.11.11 |
11. | Postman Exam for Direct Rect & Deptl Promotion | 27.11.11 |
12. | Direct Rect Exam for appointment as Multi Tasking Staff | 11.12.11 |
Dte Memo No : A-34012 / 02 / 2010-DE Dt. 16.03.11.
This is in supersession of letter of even no. dated 29.12.10
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Transfered $6.5 bn through India Post in 10 yrs: Western Union
NEW DELHI: Western Union Money Transfer along with India's Department of Post has transfered USD 6.5 billion worth of remittances through 7,000 strong postal location network dotted across urban and rural India in the last decade.
" India Post is an integral of Western Union's India wide agent network and the largest Western Union in-country network," Western Union South & South-east Asia MD Anil Kapur told reporters here.
India Post is the world's largest postal network with over 1,55,000 post office, with a significant presence across rural India. Western Union has over 4,00,000 agent locations across 200 countries and territories.
"At India Post, we strive to exceed the expectations of our consumers and society," Department of Post Deputy Director General (Financial Service) A S Prasad said.
According to the World bank, India continued to be the largest recipient of remittances in 2010 to the tune of USD 55 billion, owing to the growing diaspora, strong investment opportunities in India and the growing needs of middle class.
" India Post is an integral of Western Union's India wide agent network and the largest Western Union in-country network," Western Union South & South-east Asia MD Anil Kapur told reporters here.
India Post is the world's largest postal network with over 1,55,000 post office, with a significant presence across rural India. Western Union has over 4,00,000 agent locations across 200 countries and territories.
"At India Post, we strive to exceed the expectations of our consumers and society," Department of Post Deputy Director General (Financial Service) A S Prasad said.
According to the World bank, India continued to be the largest recipient of remittances in 2010 to the tune of USD 55 billion, owing to the growing diaspora, strong investment opportunities in India and the growing needs of middle class.
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