FEAR OF LOSING BELIEF

Change is the law of nature and is wonderful thing when it is accepted but if we become tired of the battle for change because of insubordination or otherwise; someone amongst us is surely to be persuaded to give up the fight. Consequently, we are giving up out of the fear for being victimized. When we try to convince our superiors  about our significance and battle for justice, the high ups do end with threatening and intimidating us that you would be hanged upside down on the bark of a tree like a crow  as an indication for the fellows dare not to come in the proximity. They often narrate us the stories of our associate in other departments and it seems perhaps they are trying to prove the proverb “Grass is greener somewhere else”. Such an atmosphere entice frustration and agony in the minds of the fighters. Unfortunately, the hard workers are treated as criminals in the department, instead a word of appreciation or encouragement. As such, some of our biggest frustration comes from the caretaker of the department. We so often refer to this complex and stressful situation with a blanket term like “career burnout.” We are afraid of what our peers and boss will think of us. No body thinks of the discrimination going on with us. Nobody thinks that JAO/AAO who are appointed through open competition instead of limited examination like us are healthier placed in term of GP, promotional avenues, accountability, etc. They were placed in the pay scale of 6500-10500 & 7450-11500 in compliance to decision of Court. Later on, they were given 20%-80% financial enhancing without any dispute. JAOs appointed in 2003 that too on adhoc basis have got GP of Rs. 5400. Whereas 1982-83 batch IPs, still in GP of Rs.4800/- has been either retired from service or still burdened with targets, arduous work, accountability, writing APARs of some of the AAOs working under their control and facing ire of their officers. A ray of hope is somewhere seen from the battle won by Central Excise Association in getting GP of Rs.5400/- (NFBS) after completion of four years service in GP of Rs.4800/- through legal recourse.It is CBDT /CBEC association that is the winner and ours should take cue from them how to fight for justice. For this our CHQ in association with Postal Group Officer has to file litigation.

Anyways Punjab Circle is fighting for justice may it be a case of PS Group B vacancy calculations or Sr. Postmaster cadre. Giving you the latest position I may apprise you that department has not filed any reply on last date of hearing and the case was adjourned to 7-5-2012 for filing reply. This is the last opportunity given to the department. Now available option for us could have been a major struggle, else dissolve our own belief and shift the emotional state.