Merger of IP/ASP Cadre - Decision of AIC Bangalore

The 37th All India Conference of our Association was held at Bangalore from 27th to 29th January successfully.  The main  point of discussion during the conference was the proposal put forth by the Directorate for merger of IP and ASP cadre after foregoing the gazetted status. After a through discussion on this matter, two views came up before the House for  decision.

(i) To accept the proposal for merger of IP and ASPs retrospectively from 1.1.2006 with the pre condition that the ASPs as on the date of issue of order will retain their gazetted status in their personal capacity.

(ii) To reject the merger proposal and to press for the implementation of the CAT Ernakulam Bench order in sanction of Rs 4600/- grade pay to Inspector Posts.

After heated debate participated by the representatives of all the Circles, the house came to the conclusion that while the decision of the Finance Ministry on the CAT order is pending it would not be appropriate to accept the merger proposal at this point of time. Hence the AIC rejected the merger proposal and unanimously resolved to urge the Department to implement the CAT order in toto and also to extend all support to Sri. Permanand to further pursue the case if need be.