Exemption from the provisions of Railways Act, 1989 in respect of Track Machine staff.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

RBE No. 121/2012
New Delhi, Dated: 30.10.2012

No.2012/E (LL)/HER/26

The General Managers
All Indian Railways

Sub: - Exemption from the provisions of Railways Act, 1989 in respect of Track Machine staff.

   Attention is invited to Boards letter of even number dated 09. 09. 2009 granting temporary exemption for 3 years i.e. up to 08. 09. 2012 from the provisions of Railways Act, 1989 for introducing three weeks’ roster at a stretch followed by continuous rest of one week at the Headquarters in respect of the staff operating track machines.

   The matter has been examined in consultation with Ministry of Labour & Employment and it has been agreed to grant exemption for a further period of three years w.e.f. 09.09.2012 till September, 2015 with the same condition that the three weeks’ work at a stretch will include the journey period utilized by the workman in respect of journey conducted by him from the duty point to his Headquarters followed by one week rest.

   This issue with the concurrence of the Finance Directerate of the Ministry of Railways.

   Please acknowledge receipt.

sd/-
(Madan Lal)
Director Establishment (LL)

Source:http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202012/trackmen-exemption-RBE%20121_30.10.2012.pdf