Transfers and postings in SAG Grade

Transfers and postings in SAG Grade ordered by Postal Directorate vide No. 1-2 / 2009-SPG Dt. 23.05.11

Sl.	Name of the Officer Mr / Ms	Batch	Present posting	Posting on transfer	Remarks
01.	Om Prakash	1978	PMG (BD, Tech & Mktg), WB Circle designate	PMG (BD, Tech & Mktg), Punjab Circle	Vice Ms.Anju Nigam on CCL
02.	A.K.A.Joshi	1981	PMG, Goa	PMG, Vijayawada, AP	Vice Sh.M.Sampath transferred
03.	Lt Col Tilak De	1983	DDG, Postal Dte	DDG (Estates & MM), Postal Dte	Vice Sh.S.K.Kamila, DDG designate
04.	Usha Chandrasekar	1983	DDG PMLA (designate), Postal Dte	PMG (BD, Tech & Mktg), UP Circle	Vice Sh.Bahadur Singh transferred
05.	Chandra Prakash	1984	PMG, Agra, UP	PMG, Vizag, AP	Vice Ms.S.Sampath transferred
06.	Bahadur Singh	1978	PMG (BD, Tech & Mktg), UP Circle	PMG, Trichy, TN	Against vacant post
07.	S.K.Kamila	1986	DDG (Estates & MM) designate	DDG, PMLA, Postal Dte	Vice Ms.Usha Chandrasekhar, DDG PMLA designate transferred
08.	Charles Lobo	1987	PMG, SK Region, Kar	PMG, Goa	Vice Sh.A.K.A.Joshi transferred
09.	Gautam Bhattarcharya	1987	PMG, Kolkatta City Region, WB	DDG Training, Postal Dte	Vice Ms.Aruna Jain transferred
10.	M.Sampath	1988	PMG, Vijayawada, AP	PMG (BD, Tech & Mktg), WB Circle	Vice Sh.Om Prakash, PMG BD, Tech, WB Circle designate
11.	Anju Nigam	1988	PMG (BD, Tech & Mktg) designate Punjab Circle	PMG, SK Region, Kar	Vice Sh.Charles Lobo transferred
12.	Sharada Sampath	1988	PMG, Vizag, AP	PMG, Kolkata City Region, WB	Vice Sh.Gautam Bhattacharya transferred
13.	K.Balasubramanian	1987	CEPT, PTC, Mysore	OSD (Officer on Special Duty), CEPT, Postal Dte	Against redeployed post of Director, PTC, Mysore
14.	B.Selva kumar	1989	PMG, Madurai, TN	PMG, Agra, UP	Vice Sh.Chandra Prakash transferred

The Officers are to be relieved immediately to report to their new places of posting. 

Source: http://www.sahuliyat.com/index.php?categoryid=29&p2003_sectionid=1&p2003_fileid=204

Time is running out

It seems, the issue of upgradation of GP of IPs is slowly vanishing into oblivion. There was a time when the issue acquired centre stage of discussion at every forum. All India Conference held in New Delhi in April 2010 saw a special debate on the issue with the hope that merger of IP and ASP cadre will facilitate upgradation of the GP. This was immediately followed by a meeting in Directorate. Hopes ran high. But there was no sign of any development in the sight. Then came OA in Hon’ble CAT Ernakulam Bench in May 2010 filed by two young and enthusiastic cadre members having a number of like minded followers. Counter affidavits and rejoinders from both sides followed spiritedly. But result is still awaited as adjournments have held up the final hearing.

The Association weighed pros and cons whether to be or not to be a part of indefinite strike called by JCA. No unanimity was reached even for considering service of a separate notice alongwith charter of demands exclusive to IP cadre, with GP issue acquiring prominence. There have been enough prayers and petitions in the past. This time it was expected that some visible agitational measures would bring some repercussions while JCA’s platform will prove beneficial. But there is eerie silence everywhere as if everything is going alright. Hope is pinned after the CAT case which appears as the last resort. It appears, the issue will die down slowly as the time passes on to reach the setting up of the next Pay Commission. Everything will be forgotten then. Pay Commission will find it hard to believe that at one point of time the combined recruitment examination conducted by SSC had equal pay structure for Inspectors of CBDT/CBEC and IPs. And the result will be obvious.

Without appropriate agitational programme, time is certainly running out for IP cadre on GP upgradation issue. Going by the present position it will not be surprising to find sometime later that the issue of upgradation of GP of IPs has got a decent burial.  

Maintenance and preparation of Annual Performance Appraisal reports communication of all entries for fairness and transparency in public administration

Copy of DOPT letter is reproduced below:

No.21011 / 1 / 2005 – Estt. A ( Pt. III )

Government of lndia

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

(Department of Personnel &.Training)

North Block, New Delhi

Dated the 19^th May, 2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Maintenance and preparation of Annual Performance Appraisal  reports communication of all entries for fairness and transparency in public administration.

The undersigned is directed to draw attention of the Ministries / Departments to this Department’s OM No.21011 / 1 / 2005-Estt.(A. Pt. II) dated 14.5.2009 by which the system of communicating the entries in the APAR from the  reporting period 2008-09 onwards for representation if any was introduced. The Competent Authority to consider the representation shall decide the matter objectively based on the material placed before him within a period of 30 days from the date of (the receipt of the representation. The Competent Authority after due consideration may reject the representation or may accept or modify the APAR accordingly. In this Department's OM of even number dated 13.4.2010, it was further decided that if an employee is to be considered for promotion in a future DPC and his ACRs prior to the period 2008-09 which would be reckonable for assessment of his fitness in such future DPCs contain final grading which are below the benchmark for his next promotion, before such ACRs are placed before the DPC, the concerned employee will be given a copy of the relevant ACR for his representation, if any, within 15 days of such communication. It may be noted that only below benchmark ACR for the period relevant to promotion need be sent. This OM dated 13.4.2010 specifically provided that in case of upgradation of the final grading given in the APAR, specific reasons therefore may also be given in the order of the Competent Authority. Since the provisions of the above OM dated 13.4.2010 are applicable only for future DPCs where the recommendations will be implemented prospectively from the date of assuming charge of the higher appointment, the provisions will not be applicable to retired officers.

2. The UPSC has brought to the notice of this Department that in the DPCs being-held under the aegis of the Commission, orders of the Competent Authority do not contain specific reasons for such upgradation in a number of cases. Such orders cannot be termed as disposed off in a quasi-judicial manner as laid down in the aforesaid OM dated 13.4.2010. Grading an officer below the bench mark by the DPC in such cases on the ground of upgradation being without giving sufficient reasons is prone to avoidable representations.

3. In order that the DPC proceedings are held on schedule and without any necessity to over look the decisions given by the Competent Authority while upgrading the grading in the APAR without specific reasons and justifications , all Ministries / Departments are requested to kindly bring to the notice of the Competent Authority while forwarding the representation against remarks in the APAR that the authority may decide on the representation in an objective manner within 30 days of receipt of the representation and give specific reasons in case of upgradation of the final grading given in the APAR as per provisions contained in this Department's aforesaid OM dated 13.4.2010.

Sd/-

(C.A. Subramanian)

Director

To

 All Ministries / Departments of Government of India.

Ad hoc promotions and transfer

Sri Hadu Sethi, ASP(HQ), Berhampur Division has joined as Sr. Postmaster, Berhampur HO on ad hoc promotion to PS Gr.B cadre.

Sri Muralidhar Sethi, Senior Postmaster, Berhampur HO was given ad hoc promtion to JTS Gr.A grade and was posted as SSPOs Koraput Division. Sri Sethi declined ad hoc promotion to JTS Gr. A. The Administration downgraded the post of SSPOs Koraput to Class-II status. Sri Muralidhar Sethi is then posted as SPOs Koraput on transfer. Sri Sethi has been relieved on 19.05.2011 F/N to join as SPOs Koraput.

Sri Nakula Behera who on his ad hoc promotion to ASP grade was posted as ASP I/c, Puri is reallotted to Berhampur Region and posted as ASP(BD/Mails), RO, Berhampur.

Sri R K Moharana has been posted as ASP(OD), Koraput Division on his ad hoc promotion to ASP grade.

Sri Sanjay Biswal has been posted as ASP(HQ), Kalahandi Division on his ad hoc promotion to ASP grade.

Hall Permits for PS Gr.B Exam to be held on 29.05.2011

The Candidates who applied for PSS Gr B Exam scheduled  to be held on 29.05.11, can download their Hall Permits / Admit Cards through the following Website after 1700 hrs to-day i.e.  19.05.11.

http://emodeapply.com/indiapost/index1.asp

OR

www.indiapost.gov.in - in left pane "Recruitment & Examination"

Then select “Click Here to Track Your Application”. Enter your Application No. & download the Hall Permit / Admit Card.

Candidates can send their enquiries related to the application on the email  examenquiry2011@gmail.com. The queries will be responded by the CMC helpdesk staff within 72 hours and all information related to the individual enquires will be appended and made available to the candidate which they can view by logging in to the web site using their application form number.

Courtesy: http://tnipasp.blogspot.com/2011/05/flash-gr-b-exam-hall-ticket.html

Only temporary motivation

Homer Rice said, “You can motivate by fear. And you can motivate by reward. But both of these methods are only temporary. The only lasting thing is self-motivation.”

While examining applicability of this observation of Homer Rice in the context of Department of Posts it is observed that the Department is often using the temporary methods of motivation, particularly in respect of IP cadre which is facing discrimination in the matter of upgradation of GP vis-à-vis its counterparts working under CBDT/CBEC and other Departments/ Ministries of Govt. of India. It makes sense to some extent in the plea of the India Post that the Ministry of Finance in not cooperating in the matter. But it cannot be denied the fact that the Department of Posts’ approach to the issue is half-hearted. Till date the Postal Services Board has not taken up the issue for drafting a concrete proposal in appropriate manner. It is not correct on the part of the Department of Posts to blame MOF without doing its own home work properly. It is surprising that the Postal Directorate is sitting over the issue ignoring the aspirations of the entire IP cadre officials. The lasting motivation lies in the effective action of the Directorate in ensuring upgradation of GP of IPs at par with equivalent cadres in other Departments / Ministries of Govt. of India. Till this is not done, all the temporary methods of motivation will eventually fail to achieve its objective.   

PS Group B Exam on 29.05.2011

The information posted by the GS in CHQ blog is reproduced below for information of all concerned.

"Today, I visited Postal Directorate and met with senior officers. It came to notice that there will be no chance for further postponement of above examination. There will be six topics for 'PARAGRAPH WRITING' in Paper-I and a candidate can write paragraph on any two topics. Both Papers will be evaluated by the CMC and paragraph writing will not be evaluated by the IPoS officers of the Department. Result of the examination will be announced within 15-20 days from the date of holding of the examination.

- General Secretary"

‘My Journey on the Chariot of Time’ - An autobiography by Sri E M Samuel, Retired SSPOs

(Repeat posting)

‘My Journey on the Chariot of Time’ is an autobiography by Shri E M Samuel, Retired SSPOs residing in Bhopal (MP). The author has given a vivid account of his experience in the Department of Posts. There is a special chapter on ‘Inspector of Post Offices- A beast of burden’. The price of the book is Rs.200/-.For Postal staff (including retired officials), there is a discount of Rs.50/-. Those who desire to have a book may remit MO for Rs. 175/- (including postage) to the address of Mr. E. M. Samuel, 91, Snehanagar, Misrod, Bhopal 462047. Order can also be placed by SMS on 09826824981 or by e-mail to:samuelgeevarughese@yahoo.in 

Some reviews on the book are reproduced below:

“--------‘My Journey on the Chariot of Time’ is as much an exposition of Mr. Samuel’s philosophy as a biography, smoothly moving backwards and forwards from events in his life to his intellectual and religious beliefs. The result is a complex but rewarding outline of one man’s view of the world…..Mr. Samuel was an upright and no-nonsense postal officer…. For him a compromise was not an acceptable option. He had his dose of hardships and frustrations. My Journey is almost a guide to the travails and tribulations of a conscientious government servant. In it he has produced a superb autobiography. I congratulate him for this splendid effort and wish him all the best”.

------ Shri T.B. Reddy, Retired PMG.

“At last we have a long overdue book and the first attempt to its kind from an Officer who rose from the ranks and has dared to question with audacity an unfair system. …I feel this book should be read by all Officers and staff in the department as an eye opener…The book is full of poetic, lyrical expressions which capture the innocence of the times…Samuel highlights the obvious, which is known to all, but never brought to the lips, lest the sensibilities of the perpetrators are disturbed. For postal staff and officers the book rings a familiar bell and for others not aware of postal working, an opportunity to know about its internal functioning and complexities of hierarchy….The book has set a high standard and anyone venturing to chronicle their life and times in the department will have to try their best to live up to this benchmark in order to sustain attention”. 

- Ms Madhuri Dabral, Director O/o the DG, DOP, New Delhi.

“In this book Samuel has written beautifully the emotional bonding of villagers with the post offices, high and low of feelings, and the habit and attitude of villagers. The book also explains the importance of relationships, happy and sad times”.

- Hindustan Times 05-12-2010 

Postmasters (Grade I & II) in Odisha Circle - Selection through DPC, Region allotment and posting

To know details, please visit the blog of AIPEU, Gr-C, Bhubaneswar Division via following link:

http://aipeup3bbsr.blogspot.com/

Central Civil Services (Leave) (Amendment) Rules, 2011

Central Civil Services (Leave) (Amendment) Rules, 2011

 [TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART II, SECTION-3, SUB-SECTION (i) OF THE GAZETTE OF INDIA]

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

New Delhi, the 12th May, 2011.

NOTIFICATION

G.S.R. – In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 read with clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in relation to persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, namely: -

1. (1) These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Leave) (Amendment) Rules. 2011.

    (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in rule 27, in sub rule (2), for clause (b), the following clauses may be substituted, namely,-

    “(b) When a Government servant is removed or dismissed from service, credit of earned leave shall be allowed at the rate of two & half days per completed calendar month up to the end of the calendar month preceding the calendar month in which he is removed or dismissed from service;

     (c) When a Government Servant dies while in service, credit of earned leave shall be allowed at the rate of  2 1/2 & half days per completed month of service up to the date of death of the government Servant.”

3. In the said rules, in rule 29, in sub-rule (2), for clause (c), the following clauses shall be substituted, namely,-

   “(c) When a Government servant is removed or dismissed from service, credit of half pay leave shall be allowed at the rate of 5/3 days per completed calendar month up to the end of the calendar month preceding the calendar month in which he is removed or dismissed from service;

    (ca) When a Government Servant dies while in service, credit of half pay leave shall be allowed at the rate of 5/3 days per completed month of service up to the date of death of the Government Servant.”

[F. No.13026/1/2010-Estt.(L)]

sd/-
(Vibha Govil Mishra)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Foot note:-The principal rules were published vide number S.O.940, dated the 8th April, 1972 and was last amended vide notification G.S.R. 170 dated the 1st December, 2009.

Courtesy:http://cgstaffnews.com/?p=4406 & http://persmin.gov.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/13026_1_2010-Estt-L.pdf