MACP ON PROMOTIONAL 
HIERARCHY

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

Case Status              Status : PENDING

Status of : Special Leave Petition (Civil)    21803    OF   2014

UNION OF INDIA & ORS.   .Vs.   M.V. MOHANAN NAIR

Pet. Adv. : MR. MUKESH KUMAR MARORIA  Res. Adv. : MR. C. K. SASI

Subject Category : MATTERS RELATING TO JUDICIARY - MATTERS PERTAINING TO EMPLOYEES OF DISTRICT COURTS AND TRIBUNALS

THE CASE IS LISTED IN THE ADVANCE LIST FOR 06/03/2017 AT SR NO. 166.

OBSERVE BLACK DAY ON 6TH MARCH 2017

IMPACT OF CONFEDERATION"S ONE DAY STRIKE ON 16.03.2017

Govt of India has acknowledged the strike notice and charter of demands submitted by Confederation of Central Govt Employees & Workers and issued directions to all concerned Ministries to take appropriate action. Letters received from Govt is given below.

M.KRISHNAN

Secretary General Confederation 

Mob & WhatsApp:  09447068125.

Email : mkrishnan6854@gmail.com

NDA GOVT BETRAYED CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS.

GO AHEAD ! ORGANISE 16th MARCH 2017 STRIKE IN FULL SWING !!

STRIKE !            STRIKE !!                      STRIKE !!!

OBSERVE BLACK DAY    ON 6th MARCH 2017.

ABOUT 13 LAKHS CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE STRIKE. CONFEDERATION IS ON THE RIGHT PATH.

M.Krishnan
Secretary General
Confederation
Mob & WhatsApp: 09447068125
Email : mkrishnan6854@gmail.com

Disbursement of salary for the month of February 2017 on 27th February 2017 on account of nation-wide bank strike on 28th February 2017.

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Action Taken Statement of Standing Committee and National Anomaly Committee after 6th CPC

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SOLIDARITY TO CONFEDERATION'S STRIKE.

AIDEF TO OBSERVE PROTEST DAY ON 16.03.2017

All India Defence Employees  Federation (AIDEF) has decided to observe 16th March 2017 as "PROTEST DAY" by holding massive demonstrations in front of all Defence Establishments to protest against the unhelpful and adamant attitude of NDA Government in settling 7th CPC demands of Central Govt Employees  and other major outstanding demands of Defence Employees. AIDEF circular dated 20.02.2017 stated that the observance of Protest Day on 16.03.2017 is also to extend solidarity with the Central Government Employees other than Railways & Defence who have decided to observe one day strike on 16th March 2017 based on the decision of Confederation of Central Govt Employees & Workers.

M.KRISHNAN

Secretary General 

Confederation

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Email : mkrishnan6854@gmail.com

SETTING UP OF ANOMALY COMMITTEE TO SETTLE THE ANOMALIES ARISING OUT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SEVENTH PAY COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATIONS.

No.11/2/2016-JCA

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

Establishment JCA Section

North Block, New Delhi

Dated the 20th February, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Setting up of Anomaly Committee to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission’s recommendations.

            The undersigned is directed to refer to DoPT’s OM of even number dated 16/8/2016 and to incorporate the following modification in the definition of anomaly:

            “Where the Official Side and the Staff Side are of the opinion that the vertical and horizontal relativities have been disturbed as a result of the 7th Central Pay Commission to give rise to anomalous situation.”

2.         With the incorporation of the above para in the O.M., the definition of anomaly will read as follows:

(1)       Definition of Anomaly

            Anomaly will include the following cases;

a)        Where the Official Side and the Staff Side are of the opinion that any recommendation is in contravention of the principle or the policy enunciated by the Sixth Central Pay Commission itself without the Commission assigning any reason; 

b)        Where the maximum of the Level in the Pay Matrix corresponding to the applicable Grade Pay in the Pay Band under the pre-revised structure as notified vide CCS(RP Rules 2016, is less than the amount an employee is entitled to be fixed at, as per the formula for fixation of pay contained in the said Rules; 

c)        Where the Official side and the Staff Side are of the opinion that the vertical and horizontal relativities have been disturbed as a result of the 7th Central Pay Commission to give rise to anomalous situation.

3. The rest of the content of the O.M. dated 16.08.2016 shall remain unchanged.

sd/-

(D.K.Sengupta)

Deputy Secretary (JCA)

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Minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee-III to suggest measures for streamlining implementation of the National Pension System with employees’ Associations held on 10.02.2017 at Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi

Minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee-III to suggest measures for streamlining implementation of the National Pension System with employees’ Associations held on 10.02.2017 at Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi

CONFEDERATION NATIONAL SECRETARIAT CALLS UPON ALL CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

Observe 6^th March 2017

as

BLACK DAY

v Against the betrayal of Central Government employees and pensioners by Group of Ministers of NDA Government.

v  Demanding increase in minimum pay and fitment formula.

Dear comrades

We know that all of you are in the midst of hectic preparation and campaign for making the 16^thMarch Strike action a great success.  As has been explained in the article, which we have placed on our website, the NDA Government, led by BJP has exhibited the worst anti-employee attitude in the post independent  era of our country.  This Government has treated its own employees as its worst enemy. The decision taken by the Union Cabinet on 29^th June, 2016 rejecting even the recommendations made by the high level committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary was unprecedented. Even the setting up of various committees was nothing but an eye wash. Nothing will come out of that.  Even the NPS Committee on which the young comrades had pinned some hope of at least  getting a minimum guaranteed pension will produce nothing.  The discussions at the JCM fora has been converted into mostly monologues i.e. the official side simply listening and not reacting.  The Government, it appears, has made the Pension department to reject the one and only recommendation of the 7^th CPC which was considered to be positive i.e. Option No.1 for pensioners on the specious ground that the same is not feasible to be implemented. The allowances committee has dilly dallied its deliberation and would now submit its report after the extended period of 6 months expires on 22.02.2017. Even if they make any positive recommendation, which is seldom expected, the NDA Government would not act upon it.  They have very successfully postponed the payment of the revised allowanced for 15 months. 

                In the face of such terrible onslaught, betrayal and chicanery, which no Government in the past has every indulged in,  it is surprising that some of our friends who has a predominant role in the movement of the Central Government employees has unfortunately chosen to wait and watch.  It appears that they have chosen to wait endlessly hurting the cause of the workers. 

                We have no hesitation to affirmatively state the obvious that we have chosen the right path, the path of struggles, which can only the choice of the working class against tyrannical attitude of the employer, howsoever, powerful they may be. We must realize that those who are  in the saddle of power today are not permanently posted there. We were witness to the abysmal downfall of persons who were arrogant personified.  It appears that the reasonableness, righteousness and patience we had exhibited have been taken as signs of cowardice. The undeniable fact is that those who fight, only can win. We, therefore, appeal to you to carry on with conviction and courage.

                Eight months will be over on 6^th March, 2017, when the Group of Ministers held out the assurance of revisiting the minimum wage and multiplication factor.  It is now crystal clear that that was an act of chicanery.  No committee was set up  and no discussions were held to seriously consider the issue.  We, therefore, appeal to all of you to ensure that the day, i.e. 6^th March, 2017 is observed as a day of betrayal and all our members are requested to wear a Black badge with the following words inscribed on it in bold letters and conduct demonstrations in front of all Central Government offices.

                                               

HONOUR THE COMMITMENT MADE ON

30th June & 6th JULY, 2016

REVISE THE MINIMUM WAGE AND

MULTIPLICATION FACTOR

6^TH March 2017 must be yet another occasion to mobilize our members to ensure their participation in the 16^th March, 2017 strike action and ultimately win all the demands in the charter. 

                We fight to win and we shall win.

                               

                With greetings,

Yours fraternally,

(M Krishnan)

Secretary General

Confederation

Mob: 09447068125

CONFEDERATION ALL INDIA TRADE UNION EDUCATION CAMP.

DECIDE YOUR DELEGATES AND BOOK TRAVEL TICKETS NOW ITSELF.

As already notified, the All India Trade Union Education Camp of Confederation will be held on 6th & 7th May 2017 at Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) . All affiliated organisations and C-O-Cs are once again requested to decide their delegates and book the travel tickets well in advance. As train reservation starts four months before , it will very difficult to get confirmed tickets in the last minutes. Further as Kerala is one of the famous Tourist attractions , there will be heavy rush for tickets in April & May.

M. Krishnan

Secretary General 

Confederation 

Mob: & WhatsApp:  09447068125

EX-SERVICEMEN PAY FIXATION - RAILWAY BOARD WRITES TO DOP&t FOR CLARIFICATION

EX-SERVICEMEN PAY FIXATION - RAILWAY BOARD WRITES TO DOP&t FOR CLARIFICATION

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29TH SCOVA MEETING UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF HONORABLE MOS (PP) - MINUTES OF THE MEETING    (Click the link to view)

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SIGNIFICANCE OF CONFEDERATION’S ONE DAY STRIKE ON 16-03-2017

WHY NJCA SHOULD REVIVE THE DEFERRED INDEFINITE STRIKE

An article by M. Krishnan, Secretary General, Confederation

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Secretary (Staff Side) JCM's Letter to Chairman, NPS Sub-Committee

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Fixation of seniority of Government servants promoted on the basis of reservation for promotion to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe - Important Supreme Court Order

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GRATUITY BENEFITS UNDER NPS LOK SABHA QUESTION & ANSWER

GRATUITY BENEFITS UNDER NPS LOK SABHA QUESTION & ANSWER

MATERNITY LEAVE LOK SABHA QUESTION & ANSWER

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 672
TO BE ANSWERED ON 06.02.2017

MATERNITY LEAVE

672. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

            Will the Minister of LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT be pleased to state:

            (a)whether the Government proposes to extend the time span of the compulsory paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks in private organizations;
(b)if so, the details thereof;

            (c)whether the Government also proposes to amend section 4 of the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961, to ensure that women employed in various public sector undertakings receive the same benefit; and

            (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefore?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE (IC) FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT 
(SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA)

            (a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The Government has decided to enhance the paid maternity leave from existing 12 weeks to 26 weeks and an Amendment Bill in this regard was introduced in the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha has already passed the Bill on 11.08.2016. With regard to women workers covered under Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, such enhancement has already been effected by amending the ESI (Central) Rules,1950.

            (c) & (d): There is no proposal to amend Section 4 of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The benefits under this Act are already applicable and available to women employed in various public sector undertakings.

MACP ON PROMOTIONAL 
HIERARCHY

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

Case Status              Status : PENDING

Status of : Special Leave Petition (Civil)    21803    OF   2014

UNION OF INDIA & ORS.   .Vs.   M.V. MOHANAN NAIR

Pet. Adv. : MR. MUKESH KUMAR MARORIA  Res. Adv. : MR. C. K. SASI

Subject Category : MATTERS RELATING TO JUDICIARY - MATTERS PERTAINING TO EMPLOYEES OF DISTRICT COURTS AND TRIBUNALS

    Likely to be Listed on : 06/03/2017

JOIN THE ONE DAY STRIKE CALLED BY THE CONFEDERATION ON 16TH MARCH 2016

 

CHARTER OF DEMANDS

1. Settle the demands raised by NJCA regarding modifications of 7^th CPC recommendations as submitted in the memorandum to Cabinet Secretary on 10^th December 2015. (See Annexure-I). Honour the assurance given by the Group of Ministers to NJCA on 30^th June 2016 and 6^thJuly 2016, especially increase in minimum wage and fitment factor. Grant revised HRA at the existing percentage itself i.e. 30%, 20% and 10%. Accept the proposal of the staff side regarding Transport Allowance. Settle all anomalies arising out of implementation of 7^th CPC recommendations, in a time bound manner.

2. Implement option-I recommended by 7^th CPC and accepted by the Government regarding parity in pension of pre-2016 pensioners, without any further delay. Settle the pension related issues raised by NJCA against item 13 of its memorandum submitted to Cabinet Secretary on 10^th December 2015. (See Annexure-I).

3. Scrap PFRDA Act and New Pension System (NPS) and grant pension and Family Pension to all Central Government employees recruited after 01.01.2004, under CCS (Pension) Rules 1972.

4.   Treat Gramin Dak Sewaks of Postal department as Civil Servants, and extend all benefits like pay, pension, allowances etc. of departmental employees to GDS. Publish GDS Committee report immediately.

5. Regularise all casual, contract, part-time, contingent and Daily rated mazdoors and grant equal pay and other benefits. Revise the wages as per 7^th CPC minimum pay.

6. No Downsizing, Privatisation, outsourcing and contractorisation of Government functions.

7.  Withdraw the arbitrary decision of the Government to enhance the bench mark for performance appraisal for promotion and financial upgradations under MACP from “GOOD” to VERY GOOD” and also decision to withhold annual increments in the case of those employees who are not able to meet the bench march either for MACP or for regular promotion within the first 20 years of service. Grant MACP pay fixation benefits on promotional hierarchy and not on pay-matrix hierarchy. Personnel promoted on the basis of examination should be treated as fresh entrants to the cadre for grant of MACP.

8.  Withdraw the draconian FR 56 (J) and Rule 48 of CCs (Pension) Rules 1972 which is being misused as a short cut as purity measure to punish and victimize the employees.

9.   Fill up all vacant posts including promotional posts in a time bound manner. Lift ban on creation of posts. Undertake cadre Review to access the requirement of employees and their cadre prospects. Modify recruitment rules of Group-‘C’ cadre and make recruitment on Reginal basis.

10.  Remove 5% ceiling on compassionate appointments and grant appointment in all deserving cases.

11.  Grant five promotions in the service carreer to all Central Govt. employees.

12.  Abolish and upgrade all Lower Division Clerks to Upper Division Clerks.

13.  Ensure parity in pay for all stenographers, Assistants, Ministerial Staff in subordinate offices and in all organized Accounts cadres with Central Secretariat staff by upgrading their pay scales. Grant pay scale of Drivers in Loksabha Secretariat to Drivers working in all other Central Government Departments.

14.  Reject the stipulation of 7^th CPC to reduce the salary to 80% for the second year of Child Care leave and retain the existing provision.

15.  Introduce Productivity Linked bonus in all department and continue the existing bi-lateral agreement on PLB wherever it exists.

16.  Ensure cashless medical treatment to all Central Government employees & Pensioners in all recognized Government and Private hospitals.

17.  Revision of Overtime Allowance (OTA) and Night Duty Allowance (NDA) w.e.f 01.01.2016 based on 7^th CPC pay scale.

18.  Revision of wages of Central Government employees in every five years.

19. Revive JCM functioning at all levels. Grant recognition to the unions/Associations under CCS (RSA) Rules 1993 within a time frame to facilitate effective JCM functioning.

20. Implementation of the Revised Pay structure in respect of employees and pensioners of autonomous bodies consequent on implementation of CCS (Revised Pay) Rules 2016 in respect of Central Government employees and pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2016.

21. Implementation of the “equal pay for equal work” judgement of the Supreme Court in all departments of the Central Government.

Sd/

(Sanjeev Kumar Sinha)

General Secretary