ISSUES DISCUSSED IN CWC

Circle Working Committee meeting of the Punjab Circle AIAIPASP was held at Chandigarh  on 7^th July  under the Presidentship of Shri S.K.Sharma. Sh. Roop Chand General Secretary AIAIPASP graced the meeting that was attended by a large number of members.  As was expected all were on Extra Board and there was a mood to get the Postal administration realized that Inspectorial staff is united. General Secretary was very much impressed from the actions and unity of the Punjab wing of the association. Still there are colleagues in our cadre who are satisfied with the non-productive values. Their mental lethargy breeds dubious satisfaction on the one hand and bitter opposition to independence unconventional thinking. Anybody who dares to think of the cadre is immediately branded as a rebel. It was the court case filed by Punjab Circle association that worked and made the Postal Administration realized that IP cadre has the courage to fight for its rights without caring for the outcome.

Following issues were discussed with the result shown against each:

1.    Grade Pay Issue: Punjab unit is of the view that CHQ should ask Kerala unit to defend the case filed by Sh Permanand.If their needs may application may be moved for early hearings.

2.   Cadre Restructuring: Punjab Circle is ready to file case in Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court if complete record is provided by CHQ.GS is discussing this issue with Secretary Post. Final decision will be taken after the out come of meeting.

3.  Wrong calculation of PSS Group “B” vacancies: As all knows the Punjab IPASP Association had made a representation before Hon’ble CAT Bench at Chandigarh, seeking relief with regard to calculation of PS Group B in their respective quota and Postmaster Cadre and the Hon’ble CAT has allowed the OA. Following aspects have been overlooked by our Directorate in fresh calculation of posts under 6% quota. Directorate has taken this benefit, as there was no mention of 6% quota in the said judgment.GS was apprised of the following:

(i)            Subsequent upon introduction and notification of Postmaster Recruitment Rules 2010, it is apparent that 116 posts of Sr. Postmaster are to be taken out from the total strength of 866 but there should be no change in number of 649 post meant for Seniority Cum fitness.

(ii)          As per para VI of the said notification, 25% of the vacancies i.e 29 posts in the grade of Sr. Postmaster are to be filled up by promotion from General line officers of Postmaster Grade III with 2 year of regular service in the grade. As such only 23 officials may be allowed to retain in PS GroupB against the present working strength of 27 officers. Rest should be posted as Sr. Postmasters.

(iii)   Above notification has came into force before the announcement of vacancies for promotion to PS Group B -2011, it is evident that 29 posts of Sr. Postmaster are to be filled from 27 General line officers presently working or 22 pass out allotted to Circles vide memo dated 5-8-2011. This is must to avoid legal implications. Hence, there must be directions to Circles from Directorate to post all allotted General line officers as Sr. Postmaster. Now there should be no DPC from amongst the General line officers of Postmaster Gr.III including regular service in HSG I, if any.

(iv)         In case of any adverse effect on 75% or 19% quota, Punjab Circle will again file a case against such move. Final decision will be taken after the outcome of 11-08-2011 meeting. In the meantime, we are preparing for filing another case.

The house unanimously authorized CS to file CAT case on behalf of the association. It was requested to update the blog regularly.