Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for the Railway Employees – Implementation of 7th CPC Recommendations

Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for the Railway Employees – Implementation of 7th CPC Recommendations

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(Railway Board)

S.No.PC-VII/12

No.PC-V/2016/MACPS/1

RBE No.155/2016

New Delhi, dated 19/12/2016

The General Managers

All Indian Railways & PUs

(As per mailing list)

Subject: Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for the Railway Employees – lmplementation of seventh CPC recommendations.

The Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme was introduced with effect from 01.09.2008 in pursuance of the recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission by this Ministry’s letter No.PC-V/2009/ACP/2, dated 10.06.2009 (RBE No.101/2009). Thereafter, subsequent amendments/clarifications were issued from time to time. These instructions are in force with effect from 01.09.2008.

2.The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) in para 5.1.44 of its report has recommended inter-alia as follows:

“MACP will continue to be administered at 10, 20 and 30 years as before. In the new Pay Matrix, the employee will move to immediate next level in hierarchy. Fixation of pay will follow the same principle as that for a regular promotion in the Pay Matrix. MACPS will continue to be applicable to all employees up to Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) level except members of Organised Group ‘A’ Services.”

3.The Government has considered the above recommendation and has accepted the same. In the light of the recommendations of the 7th CPC accepted by the Government, the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) will continue to be administered at 10, 20 and 30 years as before. Further, Para 1 and 2 of the existing Scheme (Annexure to this Ministry’s letter No.PC-V/2009/ACP/2, dt.10.06.2009) will be substituted by the following words:-

“1. There shall be three financial upgradations under the MACPS as per 7th CPC recommendations, counted from the direct entry grade on completion of 10, 20 and 30 years services respectively or 10 years of continuous service in the same level in Pay Matrix, whichever is earlier.

2. The MACPS envisage merely placement in the immediate next higher level in the Pay Matrix as given in PART ‘A’ of Schedule of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules. 2016. Thus, the level in the Pay Matrix at the time of financial upgradation under the MACPS can, in certain cases be different than what is available in the normal hierarchy at the time of regular promotion in one’s AVC. In such cases, the higher level in the Pay Matrix attached to the next promotion post in the hierarchy of the concerned cadre/organization will be given only at the time of regular promotion.”

4. The 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) in Para 5.1.45 of its report has in teralia recommended as follow:-

“Benchmark for performance appraisal for promotion and financial upgradation under MACPS to be enhanced from ‘Good’ to ‘Very Good’.”

5. The Government has considered the above recommendation and has accepted the same. In the light of the recommendations of the 7th CPC accepted by the Government, Para 17 of the Scheme (Annexure to Board’s letter No.PC-V/2009/ACP/2, dt. 10.02.2009) shall be substituted by the following words:-

” 17. For grant of financial upgradation under the MACPS, the prescribed benchmark would be ‘Very Good’ for all the posts.”

6. These changes will come into effect from 25th July, 2016, i.e., from the date of resolution notified by Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance regarding acceptance of the recommendations of the 7th CPC.

6.1 MACPS where it was due earlier to 25.07.2016, but not decided yet due to Administrative delay, will be decided as per criteria prevalent at that time. Cases that became due on or after 25.07.2016, will be decided as per new criteria. However, Past Cases, decided otherwise, need not be re-opened.

7. The comprehensive MACP Scheme on acceptance of Seventh Central Pay Commission recommendations will be issued separately.

8. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

9. Hindi version is enclosed.

(Authority: DOP&T’s OM No.350344/3/2015-Estt.(D), dt.28.09.2016)

Sd/-

(N.P.Singh)

Dy.Director,Pay Commission-V

Railway Board

Source: NFIR

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MACP Anomalies meeting held between the Railway Board (Executive Directors) and the Federations-reg.

NFIR

National Federation of Indian Railwaymen

3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110 055

Affiliated to:

Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)

International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)

Dated: 12/10/2015

No. IV/MACPS/09/Part 9

The General Secretaries of

Affiliated Unions of NFIR

Dear Brother,

Sub: MACP Anomalies meeting held between the Railway Board (Executive Directors) and the Federations-reg.

The position relating to discussions held between the Railway Board (EDS) and the Federations at Rail Bhavan on 12th October 2015 is briefly placed below:-

1. Financial up-gradation under MACPS to the directly recruited Gradate Engineers Considering entry Grade Pay as Rs. 4600/- for the purpose of MACP to all the directly recruited Engineering Graduates in Design/Drawing Cadre and other Cadres. (NFIR’s PNM item No. 18/2011)

After discussion the Official Side stated that they will collect position relating to Graduate Engineers recruited in Pay Scale of Rs. 5500-9000 who were deprived of MACP benefit while those recruited later on and got Pay Scale of Rs. 6500-10500 through LDCE against 20% DR Quota for further View.

2. Third financial up-gradation under MACPS on completion of 20 years of service from the first promotion or 10 years after second promotion or 30 years after regular appointment – Whichever is earlier?

&

7. Grant of financial up-gradation under MACPS to the staff who are in the same Grade Pay for more than 20 years. (NFIR’s PNM Item No. 1/2011).

It was agreed to re-consider and discuss with the Federations before making out conclusion on these issues.

3. Grant of financial up-gradation under MACP Scheme in the promotional hierarchy (instead of Grade Pay hierarchy) – as per judgment of various Courts.

Federation explained that the Grade Pay Rs. 2000 is not existing in the Railways and invited attention of Railway Board to the minutes of the Joint Committee meeting held at the level of DoP&T for review. It was agreed to take action accordingly.

4. MACPS benefits to railway employees – cases of employees joining another unit/organization on request.

It was agreed to review and re-iterate DoP&T O.M. as it is.

5. Provision of all benefits on financial upgrading under MACPS – including entitlements for travel & treatment in hospital etc.

Discussed. Official Side stated that the MACP benefits have already been extended as per DoP&T guidelines.

6. Non-grant cf benefit of financial up-gradation under MACPS to the staff on North Western Railway.

Particulars of individual employees will be obtained from N.W. Railway for considering the case. NFIR invited Board’s attention to its letter dated 13/01/2014.

8. Abolition of Pay Scale and Introduction of up-graded Pay Scale with revised designation -Senior Section Engineers (Drawing) – Clarification on entry Grade Pay.

Case of Diploma Holder Tracers appointed against DR Quota vacancies as per Board’s orders (pursuant to DC/J CM decision) will be considered positively.

9. Non-grant of financial up-gradation under MACP Scheme to the Stock Verifiers working in Zonal Railways/Production Units.

Agreed to consider.

10. Grant of financial up-gradation under MACP Scheme – Wrongful clarification issued by the Railway Board.

NFIR quoted the case of Pharmacists, Guards besides Sr. Clerks joined against Graduate Quota having cleared RRB Examination. It was also contended that the LDCE being part of DR Quota, all such promotions are to be ignored for the purpose of MACP. It was agreed to consider.

11. Wrong implementation of MACP Scheme in IT Cadre/Granting of financial benefit under MACP Scheme to EDP Staff.

Will be examined.

Yours fraternally,

Sd/-

(Dr. M. Raghavaiah)

General Secretary

Source: NFIR

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MACP Anomalies: Railway Board’s meeting with Federations

Government of India

Ministry of Railway

(Railway Board)

No.2014/E(LR)II/1/4

New Delhi. dated: 19.08.2015

The General Secretary,

All India Railwaymen’s Federation,

4,State Entry Road,

New Delhi-110055

General Secretary,

National Federation of Indian Railwaymen,

3, Chelmsford Road,

New Delhi-110055.

Subject: Grievances of Staff – MACP Anomalies.

Ref.: Board’s letter No. 2013/E(LR)II/1/17 dated 18.02.2014.

In the above connection, a meeting of the Federations with Board (MS and FC) has been fixed for 27.08.2015 at 11.00 hrs. in the Committee Room (Room No. 237). A list of issues to be discussed

2. President and General Secretary of the Federations are requested to kindly make it convenient to attend the above meeting

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(Naveen Kumar)

Dy. Director, E(LR)-I

Enclosure to Railway Board’s letter No.2014/E(LR)II/1/4 Dated 19.08.2015

(1) Financial up-gradation under MCPS to the directly Graduate Engineer – Considering entry Grade Pay as Rs. 4600/- for the purpose of MACP to all the directly recruited Engineering Graduates in Design/Drawing Cadre and other Cadres

(2) Third financial up-gradation under MACPS on completion of 20 years of service from the first promotion or 10 year after second promotion or 30 years after regular appointment – whichever is earlier?

(3) Grant of financial up-gradation under MACP Scheme in the promotional hierarchy (instead of Grade Pay hierarchy) – as per judgment of various Courts’

(4) MACPS benefits to railway employees – cases of employees joining another unit/organization on request.

(5) provision of all benefits on financial upgrading under MACPS – including entitlements for travel & treatment in hospital etc.

(6) Non-grant of benefit of financial up-gradation under MACPS to the staff on North Western Railway.

(7) Grant of Financial Up - gradation under MACPS to the staff who are in the same Grade Pay for more than 20 Years.

(8) Abolition of pay Scale and Introduction of up-graded Pay Scale with revised designation – Senior Section Engineers (Drawing) – Clarification on entry Grade Pay.

(9) Non-grant of financial up gradation under MACP Scheme to the Stock Versifiers working in Zonal Railways/Production Units. ‘

(10) Grant of financial Up-gradation under MACP Scheme – Wrongful clarification issued by the Railway Board.

(11) Wrong implementation of MACP Scheme in IT Cadre/ Granting of financial benefit under MACP Scheme to EDP Staff.

(12) Grant of Transport Allowance to the employees availing the facility of Workmen Trains.

Source: NFIR

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MACP Anomalies: Agenda of Railway Board meeting with AIRF & NFIR to be held on 19-05-2015

Government of India

Ministry of Railways

(Railway Board)

No. 2014/E(LR)H/1/4

New Delhi: 12.05.2015

The General Secretary,

All India Railwaymen’s Federation,

4, State Entry Road,

New Delhi-110055

The General Secretary,

National Federation of Indian Railwaymen,

3, Chelmsford Road,

New Delhi-l 10055.

Dear Sirs,

Subject: Grievances of Staff – MACP anomalies.

Ref.: Board’s letter No. 2013/E(LR)II/1/17 dated 18.02.2014.

In the above connection, a meeting of the Federations with Board (MS and FC) has been fixed for 19.05.2015 at 15.00 hrs. in the Committee Room (Room No. 237). A list of issues to be discussed is enclosed.

3. President and General Secretary of the Federations are requested to kindly make it convenient to attend the above meeting.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

(Naveen Kumar)

Dy. Director, E(LR)-l

Enclosure to Railway Board’s letter No. 2014/E(LR)II/1/4 dated 12.05.2015.

(1) Financial up-gradation under MACPS to the directly recruited Graduate Engineers Considering entry Grade Pay as Rs. 4,600/- for the purpose of MACP to all the directly recruited Engineering Graduates in Design/Drawing Cadre and other Cadres.

(2) Third financial up-gradation under MACPS on completion of 20 years of service from the first promotion or 10 years after second promotion or 30 years after regular appointment whichever is earlier?

(3) Grant of financial tip-gradation under MACP Scheme in the promotional hierarchy – (instead of Grade Pay hierarchy) – as per judgment of various Courts.

(4) MACPS benefits to railway employees – cases of employees joining another unit/ organization on request.

(5) Provision of all..b.enefits on financial upgrading under MACPS – including entitlements for travel & treatment in hospital etc.

(6) Non-grant of benefit of financial up-gradation under MACPS to the staff on North Western Railway.

(7) Grant of Financial Up- gradation under MACPS to the staff who are in the same Grade Pay for more than 20 years.

(8) Abolition of Pay Scale and Introduction of up-graded PayScale with revised designation Senior Section Engineers (Drawing) – Clarification on entry Grade Pay.

(9) Non-grant of benefit under MACP Scheme to the Stock Versifiers working in Zonal Railway/ Production Units.

(10) Grant of financial Up-gradation under MACP Scheme – Wrongful clarification issued by the Railway Board.

(11) Grant of Transport Allowance to the employees availing the facility of Workmen Trains.

Source: NFIR

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Implementation of MACP Scheme over Indian Railways-Discrepancies-reg.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(Railway Board)

No PC-V/2011/M/3/AIRF

New Delhi, dated 01.07.2014

The General Secretary

AIRF

4, State Entry Road,

New Delhi-110055

Sir,

Sub:- Implementation of MACP Scheme over Indian Railways-Discrepancies-reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to AIRF’s letter No.AIRF/MACP (162), dated 05.05.2014. A copy of each of the references made to DoP&T on the specific issue and their reply is enclosed herewith. Since, DoP&T is the nodal department of Govt. on MACPS, this Ministry cannot deviate from the instructions/clarifications issued by them.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

for Secretary/ Railway Board

Government of India

Department of Personnel & Training

Establishment (D)

Reference notes on pre-page.

2. The issue relating to grant of third financial upgradation under MACP Scheme to employees who have completed 20 years of service after earning first promotion has been considered by this Department in consultation with the Department of Expenditure.

3. Specific reference of Ministry of Railways was illustrated as under:

i) Date of joining as JAA (GP Rs. 2800/-) (on DR basis) - 12.11.1984

ii) Date of 1st Promotion as AA --- 08.11.1987

In the above case, as he could not complete 24 years of service as on 31.08.2008, he could not avail 2nd ACP. The employee was allowed 2nd MACP w.e.f. 01.09.2008 and his eligibility for grant of 3rd MACP will be on completion of 30 years of service ie. w.e.f. 12.11.2014.

4. The basic concept of MACP Scheme is to provide 1st, 2nd and 3rd financial upgradations to an employee in consideration of completion of 10/20/30 years of regular service in the same scale/Grade Pay respectively. Regular service for grant of benefits commence from the direct entry grade. The Scheme also provides for grant of financial upgradation whenever a person has spent 10 years continuously in the same grade pay.

5. Even though the illustrations No. (i), (ii) and (iii) of para 28 of the Scheme suggest that while 2nd MACP could be given after overall 18 years and the 3rd one after overall 28 years, the fact remains that in both the cases the crucial 2nd and 3rd MACPS is being given only after the mandatory 10 years residency for the 2nd and 3rd MACP respectively. Thus, the 3rd MACP is intended to be given based on either 10 years from the 2nd MACP/Promotion or 30 years of the overall service. Either of these two conditions needs to be fulfilled. In this case, neither of these is fulfilled. The 2nd MACP is rightly given on 1.9.2008 - the date of effect of the MACPS itself. Now either 10 years from 01.09.2008 or overall 30 years service will need to be fulfilled for grant of the 3rd MACP ie. w.e.f. 12.11.2014. Hence, the proposal of the Ministry of Railways is not found to be covered within the parameters of the MACP Scheme.

6. In view of the above, it is not possible to agree to the proposal for grant of third financial upgradation under MACP Scheme to employees who have completed 20 years of service after earning first promotion as the same involves alteration of the basic concept of the MACP Scheme.

7. This issues with the approval of JS(E). 

Sd/-

(Mukta Goel)

Director (E-I)

Ministry of Railways

Source: AIRF

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