AICPIN for the month of June has been released yesterday and it is increased by 2 points from 187 and it closed at 189.Basing on it, the additional Dearness allowance for Central Government employees and pensioners will be enhanced by 7% from July 2011. It will be announced in the second week of the September 2011 after cabinet approval.
I. All-India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers
(Base 2001=100)
Letter No. CHQ/IPASP/ROC dated 25.07.2011
To
The Director General,
Department of Posts,
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001
Sub: Review of Cadre Structuring in respect of Inspector, Posts Cadre
Ref: Postal Directorate Letter No.1/4/2010-SR dated 12.07.2011
Respected Madam,
Your kind attention is invited to our letter of even no. dated 08.07.2011 (copy enclosed) on the above mentioned subject.
The Department has constituted a committee to examine the issue of cadre restructuring of Group "C" employees vide Office Order under reference. THE Committee will formulate the prpposals by 30.08.2011.
In the past, we had attended informal meeting called by Shri A. K. Sharma, the then DDG (Estt.) in January-2011 alongwith JCA leaders. Hence, it is requested that our review proposal submitted on 08.07.2011 may kindly be ordered to be considered by the Committee formed on 12.07.2011 and our association should also be nominated as amember on the staff side.
We hope that our proposal will be considered and formulated by the Committee constituted on 12.07.2011.
Yours sincerely,
(Roop Chand)
General Secretary
Click here to view the Directorate Letter No.1/4/2010-SR dated 12.07.2011 on the above subject matter.
OA No. 381/10 came up before the Tribunal on 27.7.11. When the proxy respondent's Counsel sought adjourment on health grounds the Tribunal adjourned the case to 8.8.11, making it clear that no further adjourment will be permitted.
Source : Kerala circle IP/ASP association blog
Copy of Directorate Lr. No. 16/56/2011-SR dated 8-7- 2011
Subject: - Organizing frequent meetings/melas on holidays and Sundays – denial of legitimate rights to the employees to avail Sundays etc.
Sri P.S.R.Prasad (DOB 01.08.1951), Superintendent ,PSD Vijayawada is retiring from service on superannuation on 29-07-2011. IP/ASP association of AP circle branch wish him a happy retired life.
No 60-10/2011-SPB-I
Government of india
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Dak Bhavan, New Delhi-I10116
Dated the 26th July, 2011
Subject: Increase in the number of chances to appear in the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LGO Examination) to fill up the posts of Postal Assistant /Sorting Assistant.
The following senior IPoS officers are promoted to the Grade of Member, Postal services Board vide Directorate order no 1-56/2003-SPG dated 25-07-2011 and their postings are as follows:
Copy of CPMG Hyd letter No.ST/6-2(P)/Postmasters/10/kw dated 25-07-2011
Sub :Induction Training for Postmasters Grade-I at PTC, Mysore from 01-08-2011 to 03-09-2011– reg.
Ref : 1. PTC letter no.TRG-1/PM Ind.Trg/11-12 dated 15-07-2011.
2. This office letter of even no.dated 21-07-2011
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In supersession of Circle Office letter cited under reference at sl.no.2, the list of officials deputed for training for Postmaster Grade-I at PTC, Mysore commencing from 01-08-2011, stands cancelled.
PTC, Mysore has allotted 47 seats with a breakup of 44 males and 3 females. The following list of officials who have passed the Postmaster Grade-I exam may be directed to attend the training in this batch without fail:
Roop chand General Sccretary, accompanied by Sh. S. Ravi, AD (RB) & Sh. Ajit Kumar, ASP (PMU) visited Directorate on 22-07-2011 and met with Sh.V. K. Tiwary, DDG (Rectt.& Pet.) holding additional charge of DDG (Estt.) in his chamber on the advice of the Secretary (Posts). Sh. Raj Kumar, Director (Estt. & DE) was also present during the course of the meeting.
All issues included in our charter of demands were discussed in detail. The DDG (Rectt. & Pet.) heard our views positively and assured that files on all issues in the charter of demands are under process by the Department.G.S and team stressed for upgradation of GP of IP from Rs.4200/- to Rs. 4600/- and as well as review of cadre restructuring in respect of Inspector, Posts cadre.
SR Division of the Postal Directorate has called for action taken report on our charter of demands from all concerned Divisions on 18.07.2011. Formal meeting to discuss our charter of demands is likely to be conducted by the Department shortly.
NO A-34020/01/2007-DE
Government of India
Ministry of Comnunications & IT
Department of Posts
Date 21-07-2011
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Inspector of Posts Examination - allotment of Surplus Qualified Candidates
The Competent Authority has decided that the Surplus Qualified Inspectors scheme which was introduced vide this office letter of even number dated 13.04.2007 and dated 20.04.2007 is hereby dropped.
2. The above order is effective from the Inspector of Posts Examination 2011 which will be held on 3rd and 4th September 2011.
Sd......
(L.Mohan Rao)
Assistant Director General (DE)
136 candidates had been nominated by Staff Selection commission for Appointment as Inspectors of Posts on the basis of Combined Graduate Level Examination2010.Now, Directorate Vide letter no No. 7-3/2011-SPB- II dated 21-07-2011 has allotted the candidates nominated by SSC to various Postal circles for appointment as Inspector Posts on the basis of merit cum option. The following 28 candidates have been allotted to Andhra Pradesh Circle. Click here to view the said Directorate letter.
List of Candidates allotted to AP Circle :
Department of Posts :: India
Office of the Chief Postmaster General, A.P. Circle, Hyderabad – 500 001
No.ST/6-2(P)/Postmasters/10/kw dated 21-07-2011
Ref: CO letter no.RE/1-22/PM Gr-I/2010-11 dated 07-07-2011.
In pursuance to the orders contained in Directorate letter no.A-34012/03/2011-DE dated 30-06-2011 circulated vide CO letter no.RE/1-22/PM Gr-I/2010-11 dated 07-07-2011, the following Postal Assistants are approved for promotion to the Postmaster Grade-I (LSG) , in the pay scale of Rs.5200 – 20200 with grade pay of Rs.2800/- and allotted to the Regions / Divisions in Hyderabad City Region noted against each by the Competent Authority with immediate effect and until further orders:
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS :: INDIA
Office of the Chief Postmaster General, A.P. Circle, Hyderabad - 500 001.
No.ST/6-2(P)/Postmasters/10/kw dated 21-07-2011
To
The Postmaster General, Hyderabad / Kurnool / Vijayawada / Visakhapatnam Region
The Sr.Supdt. of POs, Hyderabad City / Hyderabad South East / Secunderabad Dn
Sub :Induction Training for Postmasters Grade-I at PTC, Mysore from 01-08-2011 to 03-09-2011– reg.
Copy of D.G. Posts letter no. 28.2/2010-D dated 19.7.2011
Sub : Outstation allowance (OSA) for RMS Staff - Revision of Rates Thereof
The outstation allowance payable to the RMS Staff was last revised vide Directorate Memo no. 50-1/98-D dated 08.03.1999 and was under consideration at this Directorate for further revision in the wake of revised DA rates recommended by the 6th Central Pay Commission.
2. It has been decided to revise upwards the Outstation Allowance payable to the RMS Staff for a period of absence on duty from their headquarters exceeding six hours at the following rates:
తపాలా విభాగం (డిపార్ట్మెంట్ ఆఫ్ పోస్ట్స్) కేంద్ర మంత్రి మండలి ఆమోదానికై 'ముసాయిదా పోస్టాఫీస్ బిల్లు-2011'ని పంపింది. స్పీడ్ పోస్ట్ ద్వారా పంపే యాభై గ్రాముల బరువు ఉన్న ఉత్తరాలకు పోస్టాఫీసు వసూలు చేసే చార్జీకి, అంతే బరువు ఉన్న లేఖల బట్వాడాకు కొరియర్ కంపెనీలు విధిగా రెట్టింపు వసూలు చేయాలని ఆ ముసాయిదా బిల్లు ప్రతిపాదించింది.
P.T.C Mysore announced training schedule for Post Master Grade – I candidates. The training is designed for 5 weeks, initially for two batches. The first Batch of training commences on 01.08.2011. The training schedule is as follows.
It was learnt through reliable sources that process is going on at Directorate to finalize the PS Group B DPC 2011 as early as possible and club the circle allotments of PS Group B examination 2011 candidates(LDCE held on 29.05.2011) with DPC promoted candidates.It was also learnt that announcement of Group B DPC result and circle allotments of the Group B Examination 2011 candidates will be done with in one month i.e before 15th Auguest 2011.
In the wake of the discussions held by Secretary (P) with JCA on strike notice demands, DOP has constituted a Committee with the following composition to review the implementation of Mail Network optimization Project (MNOP) vide Directorate letter no 08/-9/2011-SR Dated 12/07/ 2011.
Official Side | Staff Side |
Member (Operation)- Chairman | Secretary General NFPE -Member |
CPMG Rajasthan Circle-Member | Secretary General FNPO- Member |
2. The Committee will review the mail arrangement made as sequel to creation of Speed Post Hubs which, as represented by Staff Side are causing delay as compared to the position prevailing earlier. The Committee will also review the formation of L-I & L-II in regards to 1st Class mails.
3. The Committee will submit its report within one month of its formation.
Scanned copy of Directorate Letter No.A-34012/04/2011-DE dated 14.07.2011 regarding holding of IP Examination 2011 on 3rd & 4th Septemeber 2011 is reproduced below.
Scanned copy of Directorate Letter No.A-34012/02/2011-DE dated 14.07.2011 regarding Limited Departmental competitive Examination (LGO) 2011 of the vacancies of the year 2011 for promotion to the cadre of Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant in the Divisions to be held on 4th Septemeber 2011 is reproduced below.
While circulating the new procedure for payment of amount of Savings Bank/Certificates of deceased Depositors/Holders vide SB order no 25/2010 dated 24-12-2010, It was made mandatory that only original copy of the proof Death is to be accepted as valid proof of Death.Now it was clarified by Directorate vide SB order no 12/2011 dated 12-07-2011 that original proof of Death produced along with claim application may be returned to the claimant by the Incharge of the post office where claim papers are submitted irrespective of the status of the post office after recording the remark "Compared with original and found correct" on photo copies of the Proof of Death.
Click here to view the full text of the SB order no 12/2011 dated 12-07-2011.
It has been decided by the Postal Directorate that induction Training is to be imparted to all Direct Recruit IP candidates at PTC, Mysore and for all Departmental IP candidates at PTC, Vadodara very soon. The dates for the training programme will be decided by the both PTCs and seats allotted.
IP induction training for all Departmental IP candidates (Merit/Surplus/Qualified/Review result candidates) upto IP Examination 2008 in respect of all Circles and APS will commence at PTC, Vadodara with effect from 01.08.2011 to 19.11.2011 as decided by PTC, Vadodara.
All Surplus IP candidates of IP Examination 2009 whose result has been declared by the Postal Directorate on 30.06.2011 will get induction training in due course.
Dr Manmohan Singh : Prime Minister and also in-charge of the Ministries/Departments not specifically allocated to the charge of any Minister viz, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions; Planning; Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space
Cabinet Ministers
Copy of D.G. Posts New Delhi letter No. 25-20/2008-PE.I dated 12th July, 2011.
Sub : Change in Designation of Sorting Postman -Clarification.
Chief Postmaster General Hyderabad has issued notification vide no WLF/OSP/RECTT/2010 dated 11-07-2011 for recruitment of meritorious sports persons as PAs/SAs/Postmen.Total posts PA(Men)-30 PA(Women)-6 S.A-4 and Postmen-21 The last date for receipt of applications is 31-08-2011.Educational Qualification A)For PAs/SAs is Intermediate B)For Postmen is Matriculation or Equivalent.Age should be between 18 and 25 years as on the last date prescribed for receipt of applications.Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years in General Category and 10 years in case of SC/ST for sportspersons who are considered meritorious in their respective sports events.
Click here to view the full text of the notification.
F.No.B.12012/03/2010-CGHS (P)
Government of India,
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 6th June, 2011.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: – Revision of consultation / visiting / injection fee of Authorized Medical Attendants (AMAs) under CS (MA) Rules, 1944.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s O.M. No.S.14025/10/2001-MS, dated 31-12-2002 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the issue of further revision of consultation / visiting / injection fees of different categories of Medical Officers (Authorized Medical Attendants) appointed for the treatment of Central Government employees and their dependent family members covered under CS (MA) Rules, 1944 of various Ministry / Departments / States / Union Territories has been under consideration of this Ministry for sometime. It has now been decided to revise the same as indicated below
The Department of Posts has sent the draft postal bill for cabinet approval to replace the archaic Indian Post Office Act 1898. The draft Post Office Bill 2011 aims to open the letter mail segment to the private sector in 15 years by withdrawing all exclusive rights to India Post and removing all pricing curbs on private courier companies. In the run-up to the complete deregulation , the draft bill has proposed to open the express mail segment (EMS) with a "reserve area" of 50 gm for all articles at a price multiple of twice the government EMS rate. The bill, which is likely to be introduced in the forthcoming monsoon session of Parliament, has also proposed to simplify registration and licensing of couriers.
Dearness Allowance will be calculated basing on the past six months All India average consumer price Index numbers for Industrial workers (AICPIN-IW). The DA from 01-07-2011 will be calculated on the AICPIN-IW for the months of January 2011 to June 2011. The Labour Bureau, Department Statistics has already announced the AICPIN-IW for the months of Jan 2011 to May-2011 which is as follows.
Sri V.V.V. Siva Prasada Rao, ASP, Vijayawada Region & Adhoc SPOs, Gudivada Dvn, after giving break, again promoted to PS Group-B on Adhoc basis and posted as ADM PLI II o/o CPMG, Hyderabad vide CO memo No.ST/12-1/Adhoc GrB/2011 dated 08.07.2011.
OA no 381/10 On IP grade pay now pending before the CAT, Ernakulam Bench, came up before the Hon'ble Tribunal on 7.7.11 for hearing, but was adjourned to 16.7.11 as per the request of the applicant's Counsel.
Extracts of reply given by the Postal Directorate vide No. 11-7/2010-PE-I dated 12.03.2010 posted in CHQ blog is reproduced below.
1.Sri N.Rajasekhara Reddy is posted as SPOs Suryapet Dn
2.Smt N.Bharata Lakshmi is posted as SPOs Adilabad Dn.
3.Sri V.Venkateswarlu is posted as SPOs Medak Dn.
The 25 point Charter of Demands served by JCA was discussed in the meetings held under the Chairpersonship of Secretary ( P) on 27.06.2011 to 01.07.2011. The gist of discussions is as follows:
Holidays and Restricted Holidays during the year 2012 for Central Government Offices and Establishments…
Shri. Kapil Sibal, the Union Minister of Communications and Information Technology held a Round Table Conference here today with the stakeholders to deliberate upon "Partnering India Post: 2012 and Beyond". Opening the deliberations Shri Sibal said
The following transfers in ASP cadre have been ordered vide CO memo no ST/92-I/2011 dated
04-7-2011.
Sl no | Name | Present post | Transferred and posted as |
1 | D,Sattaiah | ASP(HQ) Mahabbobnagar | Postmaster Kachiguda HO |
2 | B.Hanumantharao | Postmaster Kachiguda HO | ASP(South) Hyd South East Dn |
3 | T.Krishna | ASP(South) Hyd South East Dn | Joint Manager SPC III Nampalli |
4 | M.Manmadha rao | Joint Manager SPC III Nampalli | ASP Platform Nampalli |
Transfers in PS Group B cadre (Separate memo)
|
1 | Md. Yousaf | Manager (Operations) Begampet Hyd | A.D(Mails) O/O CPMG Hyd |
2 | Balaram | A.D(Mails) O/O CPMG Hyd | Manager (Operations) Begampet Hyd |
The item of "Enhancement of honorarium to Department officials engaged for Examination duty" came up for discussion during Departmental Joint council meeting (JCM).The Department replied (Item 57 of ATR) that the proposal for enhancement of honorarium for Examiners/Invigilators was submitted to Internal Finance Wing for consideration on 01-06-2011 and final decision taken will be communicated soon.
Click here to view the action taken report (ATR) on agenda items of Joint council meeting.
Directorate has issued detailed clarifications on the above subject matter vide letter No. 4-7/(MACPs)/2009-PCC Dt. 30.06.2011.
(i) Where screening Committee’s have not already met, it should be completed within one month before 30.07.2011.(ii) If screening Committee’s already met and not considered cases, the revised ACR should be communicated to concerned officials and called for his representation within 15 days. That may be decided by the next higher officer.(iii) The Screening Committee may be constituted thereafter, and consider those cases of left out early.
click here to view full text of the aforesaid Directorate letter.
The following transfers in IPoS Group A cadre are ordered vide CO memo no ST/12-74/2011 dated 04-07-2011.
1.Sri E.VEERABHADRA RAO Chief Postmaster Hyderabad GPO is transferred and posted as DDM(PLI) C.O Hyd. The officer will hold additional charge of APMG(Staff & Vigilence) also.
2. Sri A.Venkatesu ADM(PLI) C.O on adhoc promotion to Group A is posted as Chief Postmaster Hyderabad GPO.
The following ASPs are promoted to PS Group -B on Adhoc basis vide Circle office memo no ST/12-1/Adhoc/Group B/2011 dated 04-07-2011.
1.N.Rajasekhar Reddy ASP karimnagar alloted to Hyderabad region and posted as SP, Suryapet Dn.
2.N.Bharata Lakshmi ASP(Hq) Guntur alloted to Hyderabad region and posted as SP, Adilabad dn.
3.V.Venkateswarlu Adhoc SPOs Suryapet Dn again alloted to Hyderabad region and posted as SP, Medak after giving Break.
The following redesignation of posts was made vide CO letter no ST/12-1/2011 dated 29-06-2011.
1.The post of A.D (Staff) C.O is redesignated as A.D (Accounts).
2.The post of APMG(Vig) C.O is redesignated as APMG(Staff &Vig) by attaching Staff matters.
Hereafter, APMG(S&V) will look after all staff matters including IP/ASP promotions, Allotments, DPCs etc.
Department of Posts had drawn a list of 299 Group ‘B’ officers to be considered for elevation to JTS against the vacancies for the year 2010-11 and 2011-12. Since then 99 officers superannuated awaiting their elevation to JTS. As on 1-07-2011 only 200 officers are left out. 10 officers are superannuating during July, 2011. The list of remaining eligible officers is as follows :
A computer generates a great amount of heat. Fortunately desktop computers are usually fitted up with large vents and fans to keep the computers reasonably cool. But the case is different with laptops as they are designed to skimp on vents and fans and not surprisingly, so laptops get overheated very easily. Overheat can cause serious damage, so its better to prevent your laptops from overheating.
Here are some tips given to prevent overheating in laptops:
stal JCA after holding series of talks with the Secretary and members of the postal services board members has deferred its proposed indefinite strike call from 05-07-2011.
Click here to view the gist of the settlement reached on charter of demands.
Directorate has issued detailed instructions vide letter no 17-01/2011-PAP dated 23-06-2011on applicability of various kinds of Traveling allowances, Road mileage and conveyance allowances to System Administrators, Marketing Executives,PRIs etc.
Click here to view full text of the Directorate letter.
