Today, the decision of our association on Examination Invigilation/Squad duties wef10-11-2010 has been communicated by the C.S to the CPMG in writing and the regional representatives of the four regions have given similar letters to their respective PMsG. Copy of the letter given by C.S to CPMG is furnished below for the information of the members. Members are requested to post their comments on the stand taken by the association.

ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF INSPECTORS AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS – POSTS A.P. CIRCLE BRANCH, HQrs -Hyderabad –500001

No. IP&ASP/Misc dated at Hyderabad the 21.10.2010

To,

The Chief Post Master General

AP Circle,

Hyderabad-500001

Respected Madam,

Sub: Exemption of IPs & ASPs from Invigilation duties - reg.

The examination process for recruitment of PA/SA is underway and inspectorial staff will be asked to perform the invigilator/supervisory duties. The examination work is an arduous nature of duty and is assigned in addition to one’s own work. Many a times ASPs/IPs are called on Sundays/holidays but no compensatory off or conveyance charges are given. The IPs and ASPs engaged for the examination duties are being paid honorarium of Rs.20/- for single duty and Rs.40/- for full day duty. Paying such a small amount in the name of honorarium is nothing but degrading this cadre. As such the members of my association are reluctant to perform the examination duties and have some resentment over the issue.

The amount being paid is very meagre and is not sufficient to compensate even the travelling expenses . Moreover, the honorarium fixed three decades back is in vogue. Many a time this issue was brought to the notice of the administration but I am sorry to say that it did not evoke any response.

There were many issues pending, such as restructuring of the cadre, enhancement of grade pay of IPs etc. While such big issues remain unsettled, even a small issue like honorarium was also not settled till this date. This attitude of the department towards this cadre is demoralizing us. A lot of pressure is mounting on Association from members to take up agitational programme.

In the circumstances cited above and in accordance with the views of all our members, it is decided by this Association to stay away from any examination invigilation/squad duties on Sundays & Holidays. I request your good self to kindly exclude IP/ASP cadre from invigilation/examination duties from 10.11.2010.

With regards,

Yours faithfully,

( S.SHABBIR)
Circle Secretary
All India association of IPs/ASPs
A.P.Circle Branch, Hyderabad-1