Ad hoc promotion to ASP Cadre

Orders for ad hoc promotion to ASP cadre and regularisation of ad hoc promtion to ASP cadre are likely to be issued soon.

Transfers & postings in PS Gr.B Cadre in Sambalpur Region

The following transfers and postings have been ordered in Sambalpur Region:

Sri L D Sahu, on adhoc promotion to PS Gr.B cadre is posted as AD, RO, Sambalpur
Sri M M Mohapatra, on adhoc promotion to PS Gr.B cadre is posted as AD, RO, Sambalpur but he is unlikely to join in Sambalpur Region.
Sri B G Satpathy, SRM K Divn is posted as SPOs, Keonjhar Divn
Sri Narayan Behera, on reallotment to Orissa Circle is posted as SRM K Divn

Ceiling of cost of Brief Case for IPs & ASPs enhanced to Rs.2000/- and Swamy News circulation to all IPs & ASPs granted

The Association through its agenda in the four-monthly meeting with Chief PMG on 14.02.09 had made a request for, among other things, enhancement of ceiling of the cost of brief case being supplied once in four years to IPs/ASPs to Rs.2000/- from the existing ceiling of Rs.1000/- and for provision of subscription of Swamy News to all IPs & ASPs in the Circle at the Department's cost. It is now understood that the Chief PMG is kind enough to accept both the requests of the Association.

Formal orders in this respect are expected to be issued within 2-3 days.

The Association thanks the Chief PMG for his positive attitude to the administrative requirements of the members of the Association and for accepting the request of the Association on the aforesaid two points.

Attachment of IPs to Circle Office, Bhubaneswar

Orders have been issued on 12.02.2009 attaching Sri Debi Prasad Dash, IP CSD Bhubaneswar to Programme Office, Project Arrow at CO, Bhubaneswar and Sri Soumya Chatterjee, Office Supervisor, Bhadrak Divn as IP(Bldg), CO, Bhubaneswar.

Four-monthly meeting with Chief PMG

Four-monthly meeting of the Association with Chief PMG was held on 14.02.2009(Saturday) in cordial atmosphere. Chief PMG’s attitude towards the demands of the Association as taken through agenda was positive. However, reply to the agenda in writing followed by action will indicate to what extent the Circle administration has considered our demands. We have to wait.

As regards the agenda for supply of Computers to Sub-Divisional Heads it was mentioned that the Department at the Directorate level is actively considering the proposal for supply of Laptops to Sub-divisional offices. Directorate is to take a policy decision on this. The CPMG mentioned that at the Circle level the Sub-Divisional Inspectors could identify one Desktop in any of the computerised offices in the jurisdiction of the Sub-Divn which could be diverted to Sub-Divn without hampering the work of the concerned computerized office. As the Project Arrow is underway in which supply of new computers to POs is expected, one old computer of that PO could be identified as surplus and utilized for Sub-Divn with approval of the Divisional Head concerned. Hence, all Sub-Divisional heads in the Circle may explore this possibility and take necessary action in consultation with the Divisional Heads.

Chief PMG mentioned that there are agenda from the side of Circle administration. The first and foremost is the achievement of targets of PLI and RPLI which he mentioned should be met 100% by the Inspectorial staff of the Circle.

CS writes to Circle Administration about Sk Md.Noman

No. AIAIPASP/Corr-1/2-09
13th February, 2009

To
The Chief Postmaster General
Orissa Circle
Bhubaneswar 751001

Sub: Representation in favour of Sk. Md. Noman, ASP I/c, Kendrapara Sub-Divn under Cuttack North Division in Bhubaneswar Region

Respected Sir,
I beg to forward herewith a representation from Sri Hemanta Kumar Kar, and a number of other GDS Officials of Kendrapara Sub-Divn pleading for justice in favour of SK. Md. Noman, ASP I/c, Kendrapara Sub-Divn who they believe is targeted by notorious elements for blaming him on false and fabricated grounds with ultimate aim of getting him shifted to fulfill their vested interest.
Transfer and posting is the prerogative of the administration and normally, the Association has no say in such matters. But it will be a travesty of justice and fair play if some body is taken to task without proper inquiry being made to his/her alleged acts of misconduct to find out the truth. It is quite natural that by virtue of their nature of the duties, inspectorial staff- particularly those working in Sub-Divn- earn enmity of a number of unscrupulous elements who want their fraudulent and nefarious activities to continue unhindered. The moment the Inspectorial staff take cognizance of their irregularities, they immediately turn their foes and come up with various false allegations to malign him/her. As this Association understands, this is exactly what has happened to Sk. Md. Noman who is someone whom the notorious elements find no other way to demoralize. Sk Md Noman is doing an excellent job as ASP I/c, Kendrapara. The representation itself is an indicator of the cooperation he is getting from all concerned staff. He has to his credit done RPLI business of more than Rs.4 Core in a single RPLI Mela at Marshaghai in December 2008. More such achievements by him are to follow in the days to come. But one GDS who was caught committing fraud and is presently under off- duty is spitting venom against Sk. Md Noman through false anonymous and pseudonymous complaints.
The point which the Association wants to make is that unless it is established through proper inquiry that Sk Md Noman or for that matter any other official of the IP cadre is actually blameworthy for his acts of misconduct, contemplating any type of action against him including untimely transfer will definitely send a wrong message to the entire Inspectorial cadre across the Circle. This will ultimately have a demoralizing effect on such officials, in view of the fact that everybody can fall victim to similar circumstances.
In the interest of justice and fair play, the Association sincerely hopes that none of its members may be taken to task without a proper inquiry being made to his/her alleged acts of misconduct.
With profound regards,
Yours faithfully,

(B B Mohanty)
Circle Secretary
Encl: As above

Suggestion of the Asscociation to Circle Administration

The CS has written to the Circle Administration with the following suggestions:

No.AIAIPASP/Corr-2/2-09
13th February, 2009

To
The Chief Postmaster General
Orissa Circle
Bhubaneswar 751001

Sub: Suggestions of the Association

Respected Sir,
This Association is always there to extend a helping hand to the administration in an effort to provide better service to members of public. Keeping this aspect in view, this Association likes to suggest the followings for your kind examination.

1.Upgradation of the status of Manager, NSPC Bhubaneswar to ASP cadre on matching savings:
At present the post of Manager NSPC Bhubaneswar is manned by an official of IP cadre. This provision has been continuing from the initial days when the NSPC was set up more than a decade ago. The responsibility of the post of Manager NSPC has grown manifold with growing volume of inward and outward traffic of Speed Post, EPP and Business Post items handled by the NSPC. The deployment of number of staff of PA/SA cadre in the NSPC has also increased. It is often felt that the post of Manager NSPC Bhubaneswar needs upgradation from the existing cadre of IP to a higher rank for getting a more experienced person for that very important job for better supervision. Already, there is instruction from Directorate to place ASPs in charge of NSPCs. The instruction of the Directorate may be implemented in respect of NSPC, Bhubaneswar by down-grading one of the posts of ASP(HQ) in the Circle. At the same time, a supervisory staff from operative side may also kindly be provided in the NSPC to exercise proper supervision over operative work.
The feasibility of placing IPs (if not ASPs) in the position of Manager in the NSPC at Cuttack and other NSPCs at Rourkela, Sambalpur and Berhampur may also kindly be considered for same reason. This could be done by deploying IPs(PG) on matching savings.

2.Assignment of Business Development work to IP(PG) in Divisional Units:
Business Development is a neglected aspect in Divisional units. The Association suggests that the IPs(PG) in Divisional units may be assigned the responsibility of business development in addition to their duties of looking after customer service. In otherwords, as business development and customer care go hand in hand, both the responsibility could be given to same and one person in the Divisional units for better results. The post of IPs(PG) may be got filled by regular or officiating arrangement.
With regards,
Yours faithfully,
( B B Mohanty )
Circle Secretary

Anomaly committee of the National Council (JCM)

Anomaly committee of the National Council (JCM) has been set up consisting of the following members vide DOP&T O.M. no.11/2/2008-JCA dt. 4th February 2009 to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission’s recommendations.
Official side
1.Secretary, Deptt. of Pers. & Training .......... Chairman

2.Member (Staff) Railway Board.

3.Secretary Deptt. of Telecommunications

4.Secretary Deptt. of Posts

5.Financial Adviser (Defence)

6.Ministry of Defence Joint Secretary (Pers)

7.Ministry of Finance Joint Secretary (E)

8.Deptt. of Personnel & Training.Deputy Secretary (JCA)

9.Deptt. of Personnel & Training Member-Secretary
Staff side
1. Shri. U.M.Prohit 2. Shri.M.Raghavaiah 3. Shri. Rakhal Das Gupta 4. Shri. R.P.Bhatnagar 5. Shri. Guman Singh 6. Shri. C.Srikumar 7. Shri. S.K.Vyas 8. Shri. Ch. Sankara Rao 9. Shri. K.S.Murthy 10. Shri. R.Srinivasan 11. Shri. K.K.N. Kutty 12. Shri. S.G. Mishra

General Secretary invites comments/suggestions in the matter of Re-organisation of Sub-Divns

The letter of GS is reproduced below for comments /suggestions of members

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Dear friends,

I have been invited by Dte.to have a discussion on Re-organisation of Sub Divisions.In this connection I request your kind attention to the CHQ News letter No.02/2009. Extract of para 4 of the news letter is reproduced below:

4. Re-organisation of Sub DivisionsThere is a proposal in the Department to place all Sub Divisions under the control of ASPs. The existing Sub Divisional Inspectors will be attached to respective Divisions. In this process around 450 Sub Divisions which are presently manned by Inspectors will be upgraded to ASP, Sub Division. ASP, Sub Division will be wholly incharge of administrative work. He/She will be allotted inspection work to certain percentage. The remaining work related to inspection and visits will be fully allotted to the IPs attached to Divisions. All the posts of ASP (HQ) will be shifted to Sub Divisions. ASP (HQ) will be manned by Inspector Posts with the redesignation – Inspector (Admin). All the post of ASP (OD) or ASP(R) will remain with Divisional office as it is. Writing CRs, sanction of GPF and power like such will be conferred on all ASP, Sub Divisions. All Sub Divisions will be provided with Lap-top. ASP, Sub Divisions will be conferred with certain amount of Administrative and financial powers. This matter was discussed with me in detail by the officers in Directorate.Suggestions and views are invited from Circle Secretary & all Members of our Association.Please guide the CHQ in this matter after discussion with members of your circle.

S.Samuel
GS

Information for inter-region transfer of IPs/ASPs

Option has been called for on 09.02.2009 for inter-region transfer of IPs/ASPs. Those who are interested for inter-region transfer may submit thier representation and pursue the matter with ROs concxerned to see that their cases are forwarded to CO with recommendation.