Restructuring of Cadre of Artisan Staff in Defence Establishments-Clarification

Government of India

Ministry of Defence

D(Civ-I)

Subject : Restructuring of Cadre of Artisan Staff in Defence Establishments in modification of the 6^th CPC recommendations-Clarifications regarding.

Consequent upon the issuance of MoD letter of even number dared 14^th June 2010 on the above mentioned subject, clarifications were sought by various Defence Establishments and Staff Associations on the following issues:

(i)                  Whether to treat the placement of 50% of the existing Highly Skilled Workers (Grade Pay:Rs.2400) as Highly Skilled –I (Grade Pay:Rs.2800) as Promotion for the purpose of ACP;and

(ii)                To grant one time relaxation in respect of the employees who have already been granted financial up gradation in the Pay scale of Rs.5000-8000 in accordance with the ACPs between 01-01-2006 and  31-08-2008.

2. The matter has been considered in consultation with the Department of Personnel &Training and Ministry of Finance and it is clarified that:

(i)                  Placement of  50% of the existing Highly Skilled Workers (Grade Pay:Rs.2400) as Highly Skilled Worker Grade-I (Grade Pay:Rs.2800) with effect from 01-01-2006 will be treated as promotion for the purpose of ACP;and

(ii)                While carrying out the restructuring as per Ministry of Defence  letter of even number dared 14^th June 2010,Financial up gradation (in the Pay scale of Rs.5000-8000),granted to the Highly Skilled Workers (in the Pay scale of Rs.4000-6000) between the period from 01-01-2006 to 31-08-2008 under ACP Scheme of August,1999,will not be withdrawn as a one time measure.

                               Sd/-

                       (M.S.Sharma)

                Under Secretary to the Government of India

MoD I.D.No.11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I)dated 1^st December 2010

Important Decisions taken in JCM-III Meeting

Sonia supports INTUC on Sep 7 General Strike

Verification of membership of unions

Child Care Leave-Clarification

No. 13018 /1/2010-Estt. (Leave)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions

(Department of Personnel & Training)

New Delhi, the 7th September, 2010

Office Memorandum

Sub: Child Care Leave in respect of Central Government employees as a result of Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations - Clarification regarding

The undersigned is directed to say that this Department has been receiving representations from Government Servants through various quarters like the Public Grievances Cell/Associations etc requesting to review the decision to allow Child Care Leave (CCL) only if the employee has no E.L. at her credit.

2. This Department's O.M. No.13018/2/2008-Estt.(L) dated 11/09/2008 regarding introduction of Child Care Leave in respect of Central Government employees and subsequent clarifications vide O.Ms. dated 29/9/2008, 1811 112008 and 2/12/2008 were reviewed.

It has now been decided in consultation with Department of Expenditure, to delete the condition that CCL can be availed only if the employee concerned has no Earned Leave at her credit, subject to the following conditions:-

(i) CCL may not be granted in more than 3 spells in a calendar year.

(ii) CCL may not be granted for less than 15 days.

(iii) CCL should not ordinarily be granted during the probation period except in case of certain extreme situations where the leave sanctioning authority is fully satisfied about the need of Child Care Leave to the probationer. It may also be ensured that the period for which this leave is sanctioned during probation is minimal.

3. It is reiterated that the leave is to be treated like Earned Leave and sanctioned as such.

4. These orders take effect from 1.9.2008. Earned Leave, if any, availed by women employees before availing CCL subsequent to the issue of the OM 13018/2/2008-Estt. (L) dated 18- 1 1-2008 may be adjusted against CCL, if so requested by the employee.

5. Hindi version will follow.

(Simmi R.Nakra)

Director

Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008- Revision of option exercised under Rule 6 of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008

F.No.7/14/2010-E.III (A)

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, the 5th July, 2010.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008- Revision of option exercised under Rule 6 of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008

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In accordance with the provisions contained in Rule 11 of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, where a Government servant opts to continue to draw his pay in the existing scale from the 1st day of January 2006 and switch over to the revised scale from a date later than the 1st day of January, 2006, his pay from the later date in the revised scale is required to be fixed under Rule 11(i) of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008. As per Rule 5 of these Rules, this option to switch over to the revised pay structure from a date later than 1.1.2006 is available to a Government Servant:

(i) Who elects to continue to draw pay in the existing scale until the date on which he earns his next or any subsequent increment in the existing scale or until he vacates his post or ceases to draw pay in that scale.

(ii) who has been placed in a higher pay scale between 1.1.2006 and the date of notification of these Rules on account of promotion, upgradation of pay scale etc. the Government servant may elect to switch over to the revised pay structure from the date of such promotion, up-gradation etc.

3. As per Rule 6 (1) of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 the option in the format appended to the Second Schedule was required to be exercised within three months from the date of issue of these Rules.

4.Further Rule 6 (4) provided that the option once exercised shall be final. The Staff Side has represented on this issue and have requested that the first option exercised may not be treated as final keeping in view the new system of pay band and grade pays and that employees may be allowed to revise their option if the option is more beneficial to them.

5. On further consideration and in exercise of the powers available under Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, the President is pleased to decide that in relaxation of stipulation under Rule 6 (4) of these Rules employees may be permitted to revise their initial option upto 31.12.2010 if the option is more beneficial to them. The revised option shall be intimated to the Head of his Office by the Government servant in accordance with the provision of Rule 6 (2) of the Revised Pay Rules, 2008.

6. In so far as persons serving in Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

(Renu Jain)

Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Regulation of the Date of Next Increment in case of EOL (without medical certificate)

No.16/2/2009-Estt.(Pay I)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances 8 Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, the 2nd July 2010.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Regulation of the Date of Next Increment in case of Extra-ordinary leave (without medical certificate) after implementation of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2008 - clarification regarding.

Consequent upon the implementation of CCS(RP) Rules 2008, the increments in the revised pay structure are to be regulated in terms of Rule 10 of the CCS (RP) Rules 2008. This rule states that ‘there will be a uniform date of annual increment viz. 1″ of July every year. Employees completing 6 months and above in the revised pay structure as on 1st July will be eligible to be granted the increment.”

2.        The issue of regulation of date of next increment in case of EOL (withoutmedical Certificate) after implementation of CCS (RP) Rules 2008, has been examined in consultation with the Department of Expenditure.

3.           It is clarified that except as provided under the conditions laid down in this Department’s OM dated 18.2.1986, qualifying service of less than six months on account of EOL (without medical certificate) between 1″ July of the previous year till 30th June of the year under consideration shall have the effect of postponing the increment to 1st July of the next year. The same stipulation will also be applicable to those cases where the increment became due on 1.7.2006. In terms of this Department’s O.M. No. 13017/20/85-Esn. (L) dated 18.2.1986, EOL granted for the following purposes automatically counts as qualifying service for pension and for increments without any further sanctions:-
(i) EOL granted due to inability of a Government servant to join or rejoin duty on account of civil commotion.
(ii) EOL granted to a Government servant for prosecuting higher technical and scientific studies.
4. Hindi version will follow

(Rita Mathur)
Director

GRADEPAY-4200 FOR MASTER CRAFTSMAN --MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ORDER

          The grade structure in the industrial as well as in the non-industrial trades, wherever already available and the pay scales of the Defence artisan staff shall stand modified w.e.f. 1.1.2006 as under:

(1) Skilled -                          Pay Band PB-I Grade Pay Rs. 1900

(2) Highly Skilled Grade II – Pay Band PB-I Grade Pay Rs. 2400

(3) Highly Skilled Grade I – Pay Band PB-I Grade Pay Rs. 2800

(4) Master Craftsman –       Pay Band PB-2 Grade Pay Rs. 4200

         Wherever the grade structure in the Industrial as well as Non-Industrial trades is already existing in the ratio of 45:55, the erstwhile Skilled and Highly Skilled, and 25% of Highly Skilled in the grade of Master Craftsman, the following will apply:

45% of the posts may be granted the pay scale of Skilled Worker (Grade pay of Rs. 1900 in the Pay Band PB-1);

25% of remaining 55% may be granted the pay scale of Master Craftsman (Grade Pay of Rs. 4200 in the pay band PB-2);

           The remaining posts may be divided in a ratio of 50:50 and redesignated as Highly Skilled Worker Grade-II (Grade Pay of Rs. 2400 in pay band PB-1) and Highly Skilled Worker Grade-1 (Grade pay of Rs. 2800 in pay band PB-1).
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BI-ENNIAL CONFERENCE 2010-MOST IMPORTANT

BI-ENNIAL CONFERENCE -2010

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National Council (JCM) 46th Meeting

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NATIONAL COUNCIL (JCM)46th MEETING WAS HELD ON 15-05-2010 AT RAILBHAVAN

Grade Pay Rs.4200 to Master Crafts Man -Approved by Ministry of Finance (Department of expenditure)

Granting higher pay scale to Master Crafts Man (MCM)

To

The Hon’ble Minister of Defence

Govt. of India

Ministry of Defence

South Block, New Delhi – 11001

Sub:  Early finalization of the Fast Track Committee decision in granting higher pay scale to Master Crafts Man (MCM)

Sir,

    Master Craftsman in Defence were granted Rs.4500-7000 pay scale by Vth CPC where as in Railways, they were granted Rs.5000-8000 during 2000 w.e.f. 1.1.1996. This issue of parity in the pay scale of MCM was referred to VI CPC brought by bringing down the pay scale to MCM in Railways Rs.4500-7000 at par with Defence.

The demand was raised before the Govt. of India, and was agreed to refer to the Fast Track Committee to enhance the pay to PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + 4200 Grade Pay. Accordingly Ministry of Defence, Department of Expenditure issued Gazette Notification by amending the CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 during july, 2009.

MCM – Rs.4500-7000 – Revised to Rs.5000-8000  -  Grade Pay Rs.4200

HS   – Rs.4000-6000  – HS – I        Rs.5000-8000  -  Grade Pay Rs.2800

HS   – Rs.4000-6000 –  HS – II       Rs.5000-8000  -  Grade Pay Rs.2400

The above revised 4 grades structure at par with Railways was worked out-by M of D by distributing ration between MCM, HS-I, HS-II of SK as 20.5%, 20.5% & 45% respectively. Also granting the revised enhanced pay scale effecting from 1.1.2006 and granting exemption for HS-I from Trade Test as one time relaxation.

The proposal was sent to Defecne (Finance) and in turn it was referred to DOP&T. The approval was received on 26.2.2010. The when referred to Defence (Finance), again the matter was referred to Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Now pending at Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

Due to delay even after granting higher scales to MCM and HS Grade-I, MACPs granting financial upgradation w.e.f. 1.9.2008 is also pending. Many people are retiring. It is therefore requested that Hon’ble RM may intervene in this matter to get the clearance both from Ministry of Finance and Defence Finance and to issue necessary orders for implementation in this, there are about 60 to 70,000 employees are involved and awaiting eagerly.

This is submitted with reference to our (INDWF) discussions held with RM on 26.1.2010 at 16.00 Hrs. along with Shri. Ashok Singh, President INDWF, at your Office.

Thanking You.

Yours sincerely,

(R.Srinivasan)

General Secretary

  

Issue of recruiting ex Trade Apprentice in Ord. Fys.

INDWF/RM/M of D/2010

29.03.2010

To

The Hon’ble Minister of Defence

Govt. of India

Ministry of Defence

South Block, New Delhi

Sir,

Sub: Early finalization of SLP pending before Hon’ble Supreme Court of the issue of recruiting ex Trade Apprentice in Ord. Fys.

In continuation to our (INDWF) discussion held with Hon’ble Raksha Mantir on 2303.2010 at his office, we would like to submit the details in the mater of Directly Recruitment in Ordnance Fys. In Tamil Nadu.

Few Ex-Trade Apprentice of Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd. Trichy, Tamil Nadu challenged the decision of Ordnance Factory Board before Hon’ble High court, Madurai Bench that Ordnance Factories trained Ex-Trade Apprentices are only considered for employment in Ordnance Factories and claiming that all those trained under apprentice Act 1961 should be traded as equal and opportunity should be given equally to all.

The Petitioners got the judgment in their favor during July, 2007. Further SLP was filed by Ordnance Factory Board before Hon’ble Supreme Court due to legal opinion given by additional soliciter general. No further recruitment could be done in HVF, Engine Factory, Ordnance Factory Trichy and Ordnance Factory Medak, AP.

For recruitment, posts have sanctioned given but, Fys could not proceed for recruitment even the selected candidates could not be appointed due to pending court case.

Fys are in need of man Power due to acute shortage and increased production targets. Therefore , we request you ot kindly take necessary action steps from Ministry of Defence in expedite the case for getting an early judgment in this matter.

Yours sincerely,

(R.Srinivasan)

BI-ENNIAL CONFERENCE 2010 OF INDWF

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Proceedings of the steering committee of JCM III level council of OFB

     INDWF/Circular/005/2010

         Date: 14.03.2010
To
All The Affiliated to INDWF
(Ordnance Factories)

Sub: Proceedings of the steering committee of JCM III level council of OFB held on 12.03.2010 at OFB HQRS, Kolkata.
            The 9th steering committee of 11th Term JCM III Level Council, OFB hled on 12-03-2010 at OFB HQRS, Kolkata under the chairman ship of DDG/Admin. During the meeting the following points were discussed and the decision/position/progress to given below.


1. Payment of Night Duty Allowance arrears on the Notional Basic of IVth CPC + DA + Increment + Promotion between 1.1.1996 till date:

Clarification of NDA which is now being paid on IV CPC pay scales from 1.1.96 was demanded to calculate by adding the increased DA + Earned Increments, Promotion / ACP etc., till date. This was agreed by OFB, Revised package by PC of A factories was issued. Few factories have paid the arrears and calculating on the revised package.
It was insisted that many factories have not paid. It should be ensured that all the ordnance factories should make the arrears payment and the details should be given in the next meeting.

2.OT Payment on revised VI CPC Pay:

 It was demanded that the OT allowances should be paid on the VI CPC scale without further delay. It was informed to OFB that Railway Board issued orders recently to pay OT allowance on the revised pay w.e.f. 1.9.2008 by calculating HRA, TA, DA and Ration Allowance.
Similarly it was demanded to calculating OT pay to ordnance factory employees without further delay on the revised pay.

3.Co-Relation of piece work profit on revised pay:

It was demanded that there should not be any further delay to Co-Relate the piece work profit in the minimum of the pay band with Grade Pay.

4.Payment of piece work profit to those employees who were promoted / Granted ACP on the upgraded Pay / Grade Pay:

Though the Co-relation is delayed, but the employees who were promoted / granted ACP after 1.9.2008 have not paid piece work profit on their pay. It was agreed to consider and was referred to PC of A fys.

Demanded the following:

a) MACP benefit to Teaching staff of Ordnance factories.

b) Merger of AF / FM / SH with JWM or to promote ch/man to AF immediately.
c) Holding of DPC for PR Teachers for their promotion.
d) Continuing of Risk Allowance and Patient Care Allowance.
e) Granting of EL 30 days to Direct Workers without delay.
f) Granting of incentive to Labourer SSK working in maintenance sections.
g) Early clearance of SLP to allow Direct Recruitment in HVF, OFT, OFP madek and EFA.
h) Special increments granted to stenographers through Arbitration Award should be treated as Part of Pay.
i) Granting of Departmental OT 3 ¼ Hrs. for Piece Workers to be considered. PC of A fys agreed to consider.
j) Early sanction of Manpower to Ordnance Factories during the year 2010-11 for Direct Recruitment against wastage vacancies arised during the previous year.
k) Cadre review proposal by OFB for para medical staff should be forwarded to Mof D by OFB without further delay.
l) Pharmacists awarded Rs.4200 Grade Pay should be granted w.e.f. 1.1.2006 and the clarification deleting of 2 years should be made clear.
m) Cadre review proposal for all categories should be prepared and forwarded to consultation with staff side and accordingly Recruitment Rules should be amended.
n) The residency period prescribed by DOP&T should not the followed wile filling the vacancies fallen prior to 1.9.2008 and as per Recruitment Rules only should be followed.
o) Removal of stagnation for store Keeping staff (SK & Supervisor) after the merger of Ch/man II & I , the vacancies fallen will be filled by promotion.
p) Agreed to declare the advertisement for filling the Ch/man vacancies through LDCE by April.

Further OFB agreed to consider the following.

Ø NIES who have got Rs.1900 Grade Pay, if willing to become labour SSK (GP Rs.1800) Grade Pay will be considered since their pay will e protected as per recent Government orders.
Ø Laborer USK now become Laborurer SSK their up gradation will be ignored for MACP. Their promotion to SK also will not be counted for MACP orders were issued.
Ø Agreed to grant Compassionate Appointments to those who were offered appointment prior to VI CPC orders even if they are less than matriculate but will be placed in S1 - Scale (OFB issued order instruction No.63/2009(PCC) dt 29.12.2009.

Ø Recovery of subscription to wards GPF for new pension scheme employees under scheme – II was discussed but were informed that the matter may be discussed at national council (JCM).

OFB asked the federations, to submit their cadre review proposal to within seven days, so that OFB can in corporate in their proposal and consult with the federations. You many forward proposals for the following cadres.
Ø Industrial Employees
Ø Store Keeping Staff
Ø Supervisor Staff (Ch/man to JWM)
Ø Fire Fighting Staff
Ø Cart while group ‘D’
Ø Stenographers Cadre
Ø Hindi/Raj basha Cadre.
Regarding the four grade structure of Artisan (Trades Man) and upgardation of MCM Grade Pay to Rs.4200 and HS-I Grade Pay to Rs.2800 was referred to DoP&T and the same was approved by DoP&T and sent to Mof Defence on 26.2.2010.
Now the file was sent to Defecnce (Finance) for their approval. Now pending there. Any moment, it can be cleared. We have asked one time relaxation for Highly Skilled from Trade Test and to give effect from 1.1.2006. Due to this, MACPS also pending in many factories. MCM will be feeder grade to Ch/man infuture.
with regards
R.Srinivasan

MACP SCHEME-CLARIFICATION FOR MERGED GRADES

TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE RULES -CLARIFICATION

Meternity Leave enhanced from 135 days to 180 days for Industriel Employees of MOD

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GRANT OF HALF DAY CASUAL LEAVE TO THE INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYEES OF MOD

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Membership Verification -CIRCULAR

No. INDWF/Membership Verification /2009                                                       Date: 27/12/2009



To,
                 All Office Bearers/ Working Committee Members and Special Invitees of INDWF
                                  All affiliated Unions of INDWF.


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                       Kindly refer to our circular dated 17.12.2009 in which we have given the details about the Membership verification of all Unions affiliated to Recognized Federations, registered Unions and the Associations affiliated to confederation of Recognised Association (CDRA) to be held on 03.02.2009.

                       We have mentioned in the circular dated 17.12.2009 about 14 points for your information. In addition to above, we further would like to give the following details for your information and action.
 All our affiliated Unions are requested to give the following to the Head of Establishment in writing.

i) Name of the Union.

ii) Copy of the affiliation certificate issued by INDWF.

iii) Latest receipt of levy paid to INDWF.

iv) Symbol of Union used in Works Committee election.

               Claiming that the Union is functioning and demanding to include the Union in the verification together with symbol and the name of INDWF.

 Voters list will be published on 10.01.2010 to the information of all.

All receipts of objections, addition/omission be rectified and final list is to be declared by 20.01.2010.

               Model Ballot papers should be obtained by Union from the Management and to be displayed to the information of all employees.

• All category of employees of Group “C” including cooks in industrial canteens up to the Grade pay Rs.4200/- are eligible to participate in the verification.

• Flex/Digital Board for publicity with Federation Name, Union name and symbol be placed for publicity.

• Union should approach all the eligible voters fro favouring/voting to our Union.

• Hand bills may be issued about our achievements during this past 4 years from 2005-09.

                   Effective publicity, propaganda, gate meetings, canvassing should be done since the results are counted for JCM-IV level seats also.

                    During the polling and counting of votes, Union representatives should remain as Agents like in the Works Committee elections. This is more than Works Committee elections. The prestige of Federation and Unions are involved.

                     Employees drawing grade pay Rs.4200/- including OS, Asst, Pharmacist and similar Non-industrial personnel (excluding charge man) in industrial Establishment ( Fys, Depots, MES, DRDO etc) are eligible to vote.

                  All other non-industrial employees (including erstwhile group “D”) and clericial, store keeping staff can participate in the voting and can vote in favor of Unions also. If they wish since they are also coming under the definition of workmen. After the results the following details of voting of each Union may be sent to Federation (INDWF)

                 Name of Union Total Votes of Unit (Employees) Total Nos of Votes polled No of votes secured by each Union/ Association Percentage secured by our Union.

               Kindly make necessary steps and if required any further clarification you may contact the General Secretary, INDWF.

Yours Sincerely,

(R SRINIVASAN)

GENERAL SECRETARY
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                Achievements of INDWF in respect of the Defence civilian Employees matters from its formation to till date (1959-2009)

                Indian National Defence Workers Federation is one of the premier trade Union organizations of the Defence civilian Employees functioning for the last 50 years.

               This Federation is representing in various JCM Councils of HQRS JCM III Levels such as Army, Navy, Airforce, DGQA, DGAQA, DGOF, DRDO, Ministry of Defence and in National Council JCM since its formation ( from 1966) and representing effectively and sorted out many issues of Defence Civilian Employees and protecting their interests. Through various pay commissions right from II, III rd, IV th, Vth and VI th Pay Commission, the pay scale were revised timely. Originally, the demand was for the Govt employees was at par with Railways and subsequently the demand was parity with Public Sector in IV the CPC. Now we have achieved the parity even more than Public Sector employees through VI th CPC recommendations.

            After III rd CPC, Expert classification committee was appointed and further anomalies committee was appointed to upgrade the pay scales of the Group ‘D’ and ‘C’ employees of Industrial employees in Defence.

• Through these committees, the scales of Rs.196+10, were merged with Rs.210-290.

• Industrial ratio of 15:20:65 was introduced for 23 trades initially.

• Semi skilled appointments were declared against skilled vacancies.

• On completion of 2/3 years in semiskilled grade they were promoted to skilled grade.

• MCM grade was introduced 10% against 15% of HS Grade-I

• In Ordnance Factories through Guha Committee (JCM III Sub-committee) 267 trade were brought down to 64 trades by rationalization of trades (Abolition and merger)

• Out of the rationalization, we have made 12000 promotions to various grades during Dec, 1999.

• Through V th CPC, the demand for introduction of Assured Career Progression (ACP) (Minimum 2 promotions in total service career) was introduced w.ef. 09.08.1999. DRTC.

• (Flexible promotion scheme) was introduced for Technical staff of DRDO which is now giving promotions for 30 % every year after completion of 5 years.

• During 2002, the demand for re-structuring of industrial trades in Defence was made to agree by the Govt of India, and the revised ratio was introduced w.e.f. 20.05.2003 as a result of which :

               • MCM grade was created for all industrial trades with 25% of 55 HS grade.

              • 45% : 55 % Ratio was introduced for skilled and HS grade ( HS II & HS I merged)

              • MCM was declared as not a regular promotion grade.

              • Given effective from 20.05.2003 retrospectively.

             • One time relaxation from trade test and qualifying service (minimum service)

             • About 70,000 employees of Defecne out of 2.08 Lakhs Trades man got promotion opportunities in one stroke.

• After introduction of ACP scheme, with our continuous efforts, semi skilled to skilled promotion was ignored and HSK to MCM was also not counted for ACP. With this decision, employees appointed as semiskilled on completion of 12 & 24 years of service elevated to Rs.5000-8000. This has given a big relief to many thousands of employees in Defence from their stagnation. This was a biggest achievement of INDWF as this was only demanded by INDWF and made the Govt to accept.

• Major achievement was to remove the disparity in Earned Leave between Industrial employees and other NIES and NGOS in Defence in respect of accumulation and encashment. Govt of India agreed during Nov 2006 to enhance accumulation of EL up to 300 days and total encashment.

• Encashment of EL up to 30 days for IES in Defence.

• Appointment of VI th CPC and revision of pay scales after 10 years. Early appointment and timely implementation w.e.f. 01.01.2006 was achieved. Payment of arrears in cash. A total achievement was due to INTUC and INDWF efforts.

• Enhancement of minimum Bonus ceiling from Rs 2500/- to 3500/- by issuing special Ordnance on 27.10.2007 with effect 2006-07 and payment of arrears for 2006-07 and 2007-08. This was made applicable to Defence employees also.

• Appointment of National Anomaly committee and Departmental Anomaly committee to remove the anomalies of Vith CPC.

• Un-skilled and SSK labourer Posts are merged and placed in Rs. 1800/- GP and earlier Promotions/ACP were not counted for future ACP.

• Fireman Scale up gradation to Rs 1900/- and merger of Fireman II & I.

• Clerical Cadre Review was implemented in Ord Fys.

• Removal of Stagnation of Store keepers, Supervisors on completion of 12 years is under consideration.

• Giving Piece Work Profit to Piece Workers from the date of Promotion instead of pending Pay fixation.

• Granting of Rs 100/- Minimum Promotions benefit to those HS I Promoted between 1-1-1996 – 19-05-1997.

• NDA- Payment of arrears of NDA between 1996 till date on Ivth CPC Notional Pay taking into DA, Annual increment, Promotions etc.

• Direct Recruitment in Skilled for Ex Trade APP.

• Still INDWF is continuing its efforts to achieve many issues pending before Govt of India.

(R SRINIVASAN)

GENERAL SECRETARY

“DEMAND WEEK” from 18/01/2010 to 23/01/2010

 No. INDWF/WC RESOLUTION/3001/2009                                  Date: 27/12/2009


To,

                All The Affiliated Unions of INDWF,
              All Office Bearers, Working Committee Members/Special Invitees of INDWF
              Chairman/Secretary of Regional/Zonal Councils – INDWF

Dear Colleagues,

      The working Committee meeting of INDWF held from 23.12.2009 to 24.12.2009 for 02 days at Ammunition Factory, Kiree Pune. The Working Committee after having prolonged deliberations, it was unanimously resolved to observe “DEMAND WEEK” from 18/01/2010 to 23/01/2010 demanding the Govt of India and Ministry of Defence to take early decisions on the following pending issues concerning to Govt. employees and particularly to the Defence Civilian Employees.

DEMANDS

01) Exemption of Professional Tax to Defence Civilian Employees in all the States.

02) Up Gradation of Pune and Kanpur City to A1 Status.

03) Scrap New Pension Scheme.

04) Remove the Ceiling of 5% for compassionate appointments.

05) Accident Death victims wards/family members should be provided 100 % employment opportunities to immediately without linking to 5 % ceiling.

06) All group “C” appointments should be done through local employment exchange and not through Employment News /Newspapers to provide employment opportunities to local people.

07) Grant CSD Canteen facilities to the Retired employees.

08) Grant overtime Allowance, Piece Work Co-Relation on revised Pay w.e.f. 1.1.2006.

09) Continue the Risk Allowance by revising to double rate and in addition introduce Risk Insurance Scheme.

10) Increase the Quantum of Payment of Central Govt employee’s insurance scheme (CGIES) from Rs 30,000 to 1.50 Lakhs.

11) Revise the Night Duty Allowance rates on VI CPC Pay Scale (PB + GP)

12) Remove the clause of Deputations for filling up the posts in Group “C” posts in DG EME Directorate.

13) De centralize the Promotions of MCM under the appointing Authority level to effect this Promotions earliest in MES, DG EME and other Army establishment.

14) Area Unions functioning in MES formed prior to 1979 restricted their functioning as per their recognition and as per their byelaws.

15) All the Directorates under Ministry of Defense after the VI CPC should submit Cadre Review Proposals in respect of group “C” and Group “B” categories.

16) Remove all the Pay Commission Anomalies submitted to the Govt of India.

17) Revise the rate of Fixed Medical Allowance Rs 100/- to Rs 1000/- and also introduce Medical Insurance Scheme.

18) Modify the MACP by granting financial Up gradation on Promotional Higher archy and not Grade Pay higher archy

19) Exclude combatants for providing compassionate appointments against 5 % Quota. Totally it should be given to Civilians only.

20) Re fix the Grade Pay for PB-I group by taking 40 % of the end pay of each grade by revising the Grade Pay of Rs 1800, 1900, 2000,2400 and 2800/- as was done in respect of PB II, III & IV

21) Include HRA, TA & Small Family increment for the Calculation of Over time Allowance.

22) All the Casual employees working in Defence should be regularized against the future recruitments.

23) Contractorisation, Privatization, outsourcings should be stopped in Defence by filling all the Posts remaining Vacant due to ban on recruitment.

24) Employees should be granted HRA when vacated the Govt. Accommodation after constructing own houses and availing the House Building Loans and Advances.

25) Gant 30 days EL to the Piece workers equally as per Govt of India orders and granting of only 18 days in a year is arbitrary.

26) Granting of encashment of EL + HPL for 300 days to employees at the time of superannuating only from Sept 2008 should be given retrospectively w.e.f. 1.1.2006.

27) Women Industrial Employees are deceived 180 days Maternity Leave from 120 days which is to be granted to them also as par with other Women employees.

28) Withdraw the orders Postponing annual increment in case employee availed 01 day EOLWP during the period from January to June 30th of the increment year.

29) Income Tax Ceiling Rs 1.10 Lakhs to be enhanced to Rs 3.00 Lakhs.

30) Remove OT disparity among the group “C” employees ( Direct & Indirect).

            To achieve and settle the above Pending demands of the Defence Civian Employees, all the affiliated Unions are requested to observe/Conduct Demand Week from 18.01.2010 to 23.01.2010 by adopting the following:

1. Issuing Hand Bills mentioning all the demands and the Programme of agitations.

2. Conducting Gate meetings.

3. Holding Demonstrations at the Gates

4. Wearing of Demand Badges.

5. Submission of memorandum addressed to Defence Minister and Secretary, Ministry of Defence through Head of the Establishment.

6. Holding of Processions/Rally by the affiliated Unions on the last day in all the centers.
           The above programme may be successfully conducted with full enthusiasm in order to achieve and to get better results in the membership verification to be held on 03.02.2010 among the Unions.

Completion report may be sent to the Federation together with handbills, Photographs etc.



 Yours Sincerely,
(R SRINIVASAN)

GENERAL SECRETARY

Copy to :-

01) Dr. G.Sanjeeva Reddy, MP
President, INTUC,
No.4, Bhai Veer Singh Marg,
NEW DELHI

02) Shri. Ashok Singh, For information please.
President, INDWF
No.4, Bhai Veer Singh Marg,
NEW DELHI