Payment of wages under the Minimum Wages Act to contract/casual workers in CPSEs

Payment of wages under the Minimum Wages Act to contract/casual workers in CPSEs F. No. 2(4)12013-DPE(WC) GL-VII/13 Government of India Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises Department of Public Enterprises Public Enterprises Bhawan Block No.14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road  New Delhi, the 21 February, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Payment of wages under the Minimum Wages Act to contract/casual workers in CPSEs. The undersigned is directed to refer to the above noted subject and to state that reportedly few CPSEs are not paying the statutory wages and allowances to their casual/contract workers admissible under the Minimum Wages Act. 2.It must be ensured that the wages to the workmen in CPSEs are regulated as per the provisions of Minimum Wages Act and the agreement concluded between the Management and the Trade Union, and in no ease should the workers be paid wages less than the wages prescribed under the Minimum Wages Act. It may also be ensured that there is no incident of exploitation of casual/contract workers in any manner. 3.All administrative Ministries/Department of Government of India are requested to bring the aforesaid to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary action at their end. sd/- (Umesh Dongre)  Director Source :  http://www.dpe.nic.in [http://www.dpe.nic.in/sites/upload_files/dpe/files/glch04d28_220220130001.pdf]

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Regarding tests investigations at private hospitals/diagnostic laboratories / imaging centres empanelled under CGHS

Regarding tests investigations at private hospitals/diagnostic laboratories / imaging centres empanelled under CGHS S-11045/40 /2012/CGHS/HEC/CGHS (P) Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Department of Health & Family Welfare Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi Dated the 22nd February, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject : Regarding tests investigations at private hospitals / diagnostic laboratories / imaging centres empanelled under CGHS. The undersigned is directed to refer to the Office Memorandum of even no. dated 1st January, 2013 on the above subject wherein it has been provided under Para 3 that the serving government employees / CGHS beneficiaries shall submit medical prescription in original while claiming reimbursement of expenses incurred on diagnostic tests and investigations, from their office. Keeping in view the inconvenience and difficulties faced by the serving employees / CGHS beneficiaries in submission of prescription in original, it has been decided to relax the above condition and to allow a self attested photocopy of the medical prescription to claim reimbursement of medical expenses incurred on getting diagnostic tests / investigations carried out from a CGHS empanelled hospital / diagnostic laboratory / imaging centre on a valid prescription issued by a CGHS Medical Officer / Govt. Specialist, without a permission letter issued from the Department concerned. 2.The Serving beneficiaries will not require any permission from their Department for getting the diagnostic tests / investigations carried out in a CGHS empanelled private hospital /diagnostic laboratory / imaging centre in respect of investigations for which CGHS rates are available. They will get the prescribed tests done on payment basis and claim reimbursement from their Office. However, the serving employees of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare are eligible for credit facility from the CGHS empanelled private hospitals / diagnostic laboratories and imaging centres in terms of this Ministry's OM No. Rec.1- 008/Gr./CGHS/Delhi/CGHS (P) dated 10.06.2008. 3.The medical prescription issued by a CGHS Medical Officer / Government Specialist prescribing diagnostic tests / investigations shall be treated as valid for a single use within a period of two weeks from the date of prescription. However the medical prescription shall remain valid beyond two weeks for undertaking diagnostic tests / investigations if specifically prescribed by the CGHS doctor / Government Specialist about the date or period by which the prescribed tests are to be conducted for a routine check up or follow up treatment. The medical prescription would require revalidation or issue of a fresh prescription from the prescribing CGHS doctor/Government Specialist for getting the prescribed tests done after expiry of the validity period of two weeks or as prescribed by the CGHS doctor / Govt Specialist, as the case may be. sd/- [V.P..Singh] Deputy Secretary to the Government of India Source : www.msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.asp [http://msotransparent.nic.in/writereaddata/cghsdata/mainlinkfile/File578.pdf]

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Confederation News : Confederation Press Release on the Budget 2013

Confederation News : Confederation Press Release on the Budget 2013 Confederation Secretary General Mr.K.K.N.Kutty has published a Press Statement on his official blog regarding the recent budget which was presented by the Finance Minister in the Parliament for the year 2013-14. CONFEDERATION PRESS STATEMENT ON BUDGET 2013 CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS Chq: Manishinath Bhawan, A/2/95 Rajouri Garden, New Delhi.110 027 E mail: confederation06@yahoo.co.in Website:confederationhq.blogspot.com. 28th February, 2013 PRESS STATEMENT  Another pro-rich budget The Union Budget 2013-14 presented by the Finance Minister Shri P. Chidambaram, today in the Parliament was extremely disappointing to the common working people . No doubt they have not expected any relief from this anti people Government and especially from its Finance Minister, Shri P.Chidambaram.  However, they hoped against hope that the Government will read the discontent that is growing fast amongst the people, manifested admirably in the two day strike of the Indian Working Class on 20th and 21st.  Despite the erosion of the real value of the wages due to the high rate of inflation, the wage earners genuinely thought that they would be provided with some relief by way of an adjustment of the non taxable maximum.  While the give away to the corporate sector continued as the Finance Minister himself has noted in his budget speech in as much as the revenue foregone on direct taxes did register an increase from a lakh crore rupees to Rs. 1.13 lakh Crores in the last year he never felt the need to address the agony of the workers.  Despite the fall in the rate of growth of economy, the Finance Minister has taken pride in the fact that India continues to be one of the fast growing economy.  What type of growth he was visualizing is hard to gauge when the number of people below poverty line had been on the increase year after year.  There had been all-round increase in the prices of all essential commodities including those where the Government had a say in determining it.  The Railway Minister did not increase the fare for passenger trains for he did it before he presented the budget.  The economic growth and recovery would be a mirage so long as the purchasing power of people get depleted.  There had been substantial reduction of workforce in the organized sector due to intensified contractorisation. The pronouncement of increased allocation of funds for agriculture, rural development, education etc. is a travesty of truth.  The FM  has made comparison of the present allocation with the revised estimates of the previous year, which in fact was much lesser than 2011-12.  There had been gross underutilization of the allocated funds in respect of most of the welfare scheme of the Govt. last year.  While presenting the economic survey, the Finance Minister assured the country that the days of recession were over and the era of growth will usher in soon, which has only pleased the TNCs and corporate houses in the country. The FM has unambiguously spelt out the continuance of the neo liberal economic path of development with much more fervor in the months  to come. To expect that the Govt.  will address the concern of the common people and the working class is foolish, if the Budget proposal is any indication.   But how long the people  are to suffer this agony.  Every decision of this Government being anti-working people and the Budget being a policy pronouncement, we must strive our best to organize movement to oppose the disastrous  policies being pursued by the UPA Government.  K.K.N. Kutty Secretary General. Source : www.confederationhq.blogspot.in [http://confederationhq.blogspot.in/2013/03/confederation-press-statement-on-budget.html]

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CIRCULAR OF CONFEDERATION ON STRIKE AND SCOVA MEETING

CIRCULAR OF CONFEDERATION ON STRIKE AND SCOVA MEETING CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS MANISHINATH BHAWAN, A2/95 RAJOURIGARDEN NEW DELHI-110027 Website: confederationhq.blogspot.com. email. confederation06@yahoo.co.in PH:011 25105324                                         Conf/23/2013 Dated: 25.2.2013 Dear Comrade, The 48 hour two day General Strike                 The two days strike, for which the call was given by the Joint Platform of Trade Unions in the country through the National Convention held at New Delhi on 4th September, 2012 was a tremendous success.  Not only the workers in the country but also common people supported the strike action in many States.  It is estimated by the Central Trade Unions that more than 10 crore workers might have participated in the strike.   In other words more than 50 crore people of the country supported the action.  The overwhelming response in the mightiest strike action  ever of the Indian working Class is indicative of the growing anger against the economic policies pursued by the Government.  There had been constant and continuous increase in the prices of basic needs of the common people i.e. food items, gas, diesel, gas, coal electricity etc. in the last two years.  The inflation in the economy continued unabated despite the assurance held out by the rulers, as a matter of course. to contain it.  Every decision of the UPA II Government has fuelled the inflation in the economy and consequent rise in prices of all essential commodities.  Despite the lathi charge and arrest of the workers in certain parts of the country, the strike had been by far peaceful.  Leader  of the Haryana Roadways Corporation affiliated to AITUC was killed in Ambala Transport Depot in a tragic incident when the Transport authorities decided to take a bus from the depot against the opposition of the workers. Most of the State Governments especially the TMC led West Bengal State Govt. Did their best to suppress the strike action without success.    All vital sectors viz. Bank, Insurance, Central and State Government offices, Industrial Establishments, Ports and Docks, Surface Transport except Railways and Airlines, Power  etc. remained paralysed.  The Central Government employees on the call of the Confederation of CGE and workers responded magnificently.  There had been apprehension of the extent of participation in the two day strike action especially after the one day strike on 12.12.2012 on the 15 point charter of demands.  The report we have received at the CHQ proves that the apprehension was totally misplaced and the number of employees who participated in the 20th and 21st Feb. 2013 was more than we could elicit on 12th December. 2012.  No doubt in some of the organisation, the strike participation on comparison with 12th December, was less.  But this has been more than made up by the other organisation who could improve their position of participation on 20th and 21st.  We append hereunder the Press Statement we issued on 21st Feb. on the basis of the reports we have received through telephone and SMS. The unprecedented participation of workers in the strike had been the manifestation of the people's resentment  to the economic policies of the Government which has virtually made the poor poorer and the rich richer. They have asserted in no uncertain terms that these policies must be reversed at all cost for India to remain a sovereign republic.  The recent decisions of the Government to allow FDI in Pension, and increase FDI foray  in the Banking and Insurance Sector will bring back the country to serfdom.  The struggle will have to continue and the campaign against the policies must pick up further momentum in the months to come. There had been continuous propaganda by the Government through electronic media that the Government employees do not have the right to strike and not only "dies non" but disciplinary action will also be taken against the striking employees.  It has been proved on a number of occasions that the vindictive actions will be resorted to by the Government when the unity is disrupted and the strike participation for one reason or other dwindle.  The greatest safeguard against such barbarous  and vindictive actions is to preserve our unity and determination and tread the path of struggle with cent per cent participation.  Campaign amongst the mass of the employees to bring home the pernicious impact of the economic policies in the day to day life and standard of living is a pre-requisite for the success of the strike action.  Wherever, this has been done,  it has paid rich dividends. We must review the two day strike action as soon as possible.  Since the Conference of the Confederation  is due in the month of April, it may not be possible to convene the National Executive meeting immediately.   We are planning to meet in the Sectt. and in order to enable us to conduct a proper review,  we need the following information both from the State Committees and the Central HQrs of the affiliated Association.  The format is given in the annexure to this communication.  Kindly ensure that the reports are sent to us by 10th March, 2013.                 With greetings and once again conveying our sincere gratitude and congratulations to all the affiliates, State Committees and the Active workers and leaders who made the strike a magnificent success.                 With greetings and once again conveying our sincere gratitude and congratulations to all the affiliates, State Committees and the Active workers and leaders who made the strike a magnificent success. Yours fraternally, K.K.N. Kutty Secretary General Annexure: Format for sending report A.      For State Committees. (a)    Name of the State. (b)   Name of the Association/Federations which participated in the strike with percentage of participation. (c)    Name of the Association/Federation which did not take part in the strike. (d)   Name of the organisations which participated in the strike despite the call from their CHQ. (e)   Name of the stations visited by the leaders as part of the campaign. B.      For affiliates. (a) Name of the Federation/All India Association. (b) Number of Units/Bramches (c) Name of the Unit/Branch which participated in the strike. (d) Name of the Units.\/brnaches which did not take part in the strike. (e) Specific reasons advanced by the Units for non participation (f) Name of the Units visited by the leaders.                 CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS MANISHINATH BHAWAN, A2/95 RAJOURIGARDEN NEW DELHI-110027 email. confederation06@yahoo.co.in PH:011 25105324 PRESS STATEMENT About 8 lakhs Central Government employees took part in the 48 hour (two day)  general strike yesterday and today organised by the Indian working class as per the call of the Joint platform of 11 Central Trade Unions of the country.  Besides 5 lakh Defence Civilian employees are also reported to have participated in this historic action.  The Strike was total and cent per cent in Income tax and Postal departments.  The participation ranged from 60 to 90% in other Government of India organisations except in the Central Secretariat.  As per the report, the strike was total in Assam, Tripura, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and 60 to 70% in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and partial in other States. In Delhi, the Income tax and RMS offices of the Postal Department virtually remained closed.  Not a single employee reported for duty in these offices.  Many offices of the Civil Accounts and Post offices in Delhi also did not function on these two days.  Many establishments of Printing and Stationery, Indian Bureau of Mines, Geological Survey of India, Medical Depots, Customs, Ground Water Board, ISRO, Directorate of Marketing Inspection, Civil Accounts, Central Public Works Department remained closed throughout the country on both the days. The National Secretariat of the Confederation places on record its sincere gratitude and appreciation of the efforts undertaken by the State/Branch level leaders to make this historic action of the Indian working class a resounding success by eliciting the total participation of the Central Government employees.  The success of the two days strike action will no doubt embolden the employees and workers to chalk out intensified action programme including indefinite strike action to compel the Govt. to rescind the anti people economic policies pursued since 1991. K.K.N. Kutty Secretary General. Source : www.confederationhq.blogspot.in [http://confederationhq.blogspot.in/2013/02/circular-of-confederation-on-strike-and.html]

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Confederation publishes outcome of SCOVA meeting held on 19.2.2013

Confederation publishes outcome of SCOVA meeting held on 19.2.2013 CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS MANISHINATH BHAWAN, A2/95 RAJOURIGARDEN NEW DELHI-110027 email. confederation06@yahoo.co.in PH:011 25105324 Dated 23.2.2013                                       Dear Comrades,  The 22nd meeting of SCOVA was held at New Delhi on 19th February, 2013. On behalf of the JCM. Staff Side, the Secretary, Com. Umraomal Purohit accompanied by Com. S.K. Vyas, President, Confederation of CGE and workers attended the meeting. The outcome of discussion at the meeting is briefly as under:- (1) Revised PPO for pre and post 2006 retirees. As per the action taken statement circulated at the meeting, certain progress has been made. In the Postal Department, 45% of the pensioners cases have been cleared. In the Ministry of Railways, 555460 PPO have been issued. However, cases of 613123 are still to be cleared. In Telecommunication and the Ministry of Defence, the work is yet to begin, whereas all Ministries including Postal and Railways have been asked to complete the work latest by 31.3.2013. The Ministry of Telecommunication and Defence have been given time upto 30th September, 2013. (2) Revision of Ex gratia amount to CPF retirees. The Cabinet Note has been prepared and sent to the Cabinet Sectt. Orders are expected soon. (3) Ex-gratia to those who voluntarily retired or retired on medical grounds. The matter is being reconsidered. (4) Merger of 19 Postal Dispensaries with CGHS. They are awaiting the sanction or allotment of funds from the Department of Expenditure. (5) Fixed medical allowance to P & T pensioners. This is under consideration of Ministry of Health. (6) Opening of new dispensaries at Panchkula and Mohali and three more dispensaries in Bangalore. Rejected. (7) Fixed Medical allowance to Pensioners residing beyond 2.5 kms away from the Dispensaries as permitted to the Railway pensioners. Not agreed.  (8) Anomaly in Pension to DOT employees absorbed in BSNL and retired between 1.10.2000 and 31.7.2001. Assured to be reconsidered.  (9) Payment of pension to Postal employees through Banks. Agreed and orders issued. (10)Nomination facility for family pensioners for drawing life time arrears. Not agreed. (11)Medical Insurance. After finalisation of the 12th Five year Plan the matter will be considered by the Planning Commission.  (12)Grievance committee at the Additional Director CGHS level. Not agreed. (13)Operationalisation of Jammu Dispensary. This has been done.  (14)RELHS facilities to dependent parents. A committee to examine this issue has submitted its report. This is being considered by the Railway Board.  (15)Smart Card facilities for RELHS beneficiaries and RELHS to be an open ended scheme. Instruction has been issued for providing this facility. (16)Office accommodation to Pensioners Association in Railways. AgreedNew Items: (a) Same fitment benefit to pre 2006 Pensioners as given to future pensioners.. Parity between past and future pensioners. Modified parity to Pre 2006 pensioners as recommended by the 6th CPC and accepted by the Government.  Items 1 & 2 have not been accepted by the Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, Delhi. Item No.3 is pending before Delhi High Court. However, the Government have implemented it with effect from 24.9.2012 whereas the Tribunal had directed it to be implemented with effect from 1.1.2006 in respect of all pre 2006 retirees. The Group C & B officers are however not going to get any hoike in the pension as the revised pension given to them is higher than what they would be getting by way of modified parity. (b) Disposal of disciplinary cases against retired officials. Fresh guidelines have been issued by DOPT vide O.M. No. 425/04/2013-AVD-IV(A) dated 25.11.2012. Further orders are also expected as certain recommendations of Hota committee are being considered.  (c) Prompt response to grievance letters. Para 66 and 67 of Secretariat Manual. Time frame of 2 months has been prescribed to be followed by all departments to give response to grievance letter. (d) Merger of 78.2%IDA with basic pension to the absorbed BSNL pensioners. The serving BSNL employees have been given the merger of 78.2.% IDA with effect from. 7.1.2007 whereas pensioners have been given the benefit of merger of 68.8% IDA. Subject to approval by the Cabinet this benefit will be granted after receipt of the proposal from BSNL authorities.  With greetings, Yours fraternally.  K.K.N. Kutty Secretary General.  Source: http://confederationhq.blogspot.in/ [http://confederationhq.blogspot.in/2013/02/circular-of-confederation-on-strike-and.html]

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