News at Head Quarters by Kayveeyes, General Secretary

On 06.07.2011, the General Secretary and Com. Balwinder Singh, Financial Secretary, met the officers at the Directorate as follow up action after strike settlement. DDG (Establishment) assured to release the Sorting Postman orders positively within two days. In respect of other items, he informed that files are being moved positively from his branch.

Director (SPN) assured that the orders on officiating pay which includes old cases also and other two or three items will be released within couple of days. Orders on recommending and relieving leave up to 3 days by HSG I postmasters will be considered shortly.

The following issues are also discussed with him.

(i) Irregular issue of RT guidelines in U. P. Circles stating that the officials retiring within six months should not be posted as SPMs – Directorate is issuing orders set asiding the local guidelines.

Irregularities in the LSG gradation list of U. P. & Odisha Circles – Report will be called for from the respective circles Proper guidelines will also the communicated.

Irregularities in the results of FTP and extending favouritism case of Jharkhand circle – It will be processed to set aside the irregularities.

Separate cadre and promotions for Account lines – will be pursued.

Further we discussed the following with ADG (PCC)

(i) Immediate communication of orders on treasury allowance.

Revision of pay to Hindi translators from 01.01.2006 – Case of H. P. Circle.

Revision of Grade Pay on MACP to Pharmalists – Case of Vijayawada.

He assured to process the files immediately

Today (07.07.2011) we met Director (Establishment) and discussed the items related to him. There is a positive move and it was assured to take follow up action.

Director (SR) informed that file has been submitted for approval to the Secretary for the reformation of cadre review committee and expected to be released shortly. Similarly committee for review of Speed Post Hub and MNOP will be finalized next week. He assured to release the instructions in respect of non bringing of staff on Sundays and holidays within couple of days. He further informed that as per the instructions of Secretary, Department of Posts, review on all Strike Charter items will be made with her every Friday evening and the Secretary& Director (SR) will monitor personally on all the agreed items for its implementation. This reflected in the official minutes communicated on 06.07.2011 also.

- Kayveeyes, General Secretary