Clarification on Child Care Leave – Railway Board

Clarification on Child Care Leave – Railway Board

Removal of the limit of 22 years in case of a disabled child for the purpose of Child Care Leave

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

 (RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 162/2018

 New Delhi dated 17.10.2018

No. E(P&A)I-2008/CPC/LE-8

The General Managers/Principal Financial Advisers, 

All Indian Railways and Production Units.

Sub: Child Care Leave (CCL) – reg.

In pursuance of the decision taken by the Government, the Ministry of Railways have decided that the limit of 22 years in case of a disabled child for the purpose of Child Care Leave under the provisions of Rule 551 (E) of Chapter-5 of Indian Railway Establishment Code (IREC), Volume-I be removed. It has also been decided that Child Care Leave may not be granted for a period less than five days at a time.

2. This order shall take effect from 13th June, 2018.

3. There is no change as regards other terms and conditions of this leave.

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

5. Please acknowledge receipt.

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(N P Singh) 

Joint Director Estt.(P&A), 

Railway Board

Source: Railway Board

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Re-engagement of Retired Gazetted Officers in Railways

Re-engagement of Retired Gazetted Officers in Exigencies of Services

“Monthly remuneration of a retired officers being re-engaged be determined by reducing Pension-from his/her last pay drawn (i.e. Basic Pay +DA)”

“Maximum age limit of the re-engagement shall be 65 years.”

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

 (RAILWAY BOARD)

NO. 2018/Trans Cell/S&T/Contractual Staff

Dated:25.10.2018

The General Manager, 

All Indian Railways/PUs, 

NF(Con),CORE 

The DG/RDSO/Lucknow, 

DG/NAIR/Vadodara CAOs, DMW/Patiala, WPO/Patna, 

COFMOW/NDLS, RWP/Bela, CAO/IROAF

Sub: Re-engagement of Retired Gazetted Officers in Exigencies of Services. Ref: (1) PCPO/CR’s letter no. P/HQ/R/952 dated 21.08.2018. (2) Board’s letter No.E(NG)-II/2007/RC-4/CORE/1 dated 16.10.17.

Keeping in view the difficulties being experienced by Zonal Railways due to vacant posts of Gazette Officers and with reference to letter at (1) above, Board (MS, FC & CRB) have approved re-engagement of retired officers in Junior Scale (only) as consultant in exigencies of the services against the vacant posts, with following conditions:

1. General Managers are empowered to re-engage the retired officers.

2. The Terms of Reference (ToR) of the work to be assigned shall be prepared and approved by GM and same shall be advertised as part of the application.

3. Railway shall give publicity to such re-engagement, by publishing such requirements on Railway website with the eligibility criteria & application form.

4. Suitability/Competency of the retired officer shall be adjudged before such re-engagement by a committee of three PHODs/CHODs/SAG as appointed by GM.

5. While re-engaging such officers, medical fitness of the appropriate category shall be obtained from the designated authorities as per existing practices.

6. The period of engagement shall be initially for one year and further extendable as per requirement.

7. Maximum age limit of the re-engagement shall be 65 years.

8. The engagement of consultant shall not be considered as a case of re-employment.

9. 12 days leave in a calendar year on pro-rata basis is admissible.

10. Re-engaged officer shall not be entitled for requisites such as HRA, CCA, Transport Allowance, Residential accommodation, etc. However, when required to travel in connection with official work, TA/DA admissible to regular employee working in the same Grade will be admissible.

11. The designation shall be consultant followed by (trade name) i.e Officer appointed against the post of ADEN may be designated as Consultant (Engg.)

12. Re-engaged officer shall be given the responsibilities like inspections, supervision, drawings, etc.

13. Re-engaged officer shall not be made in charge of the unit like Branch Officer in the Division or independent in charge in the Construction unit.

14. Re-engaged officer shall not be given the financial and D&AR powers and shall not be authorized to issue any safety certificate.

15. The consultant shall not divulge any information gathered by him/her during the period of assignment related to the organization to anyone who is not authorized to know/have the same.

16. Re-engaged officer shall be discharged immediately on joining of selected candidate(s) from UPSC or departmental selection or as per the recommendation of PHOD/CHOD concerned.

17. Monthly remuneration of a retired officers being re-engaged be determined by reducing Pension-from his/her last pay drawn (i.e. Basic Pay +DA).

18. This scheme is experimental in nature and is valid for two years from the date of issue of the letter.

This issues with the concurrence of Associate Finance of Transformation Cell of Railway Board.

Kindly acknowledge the receipt and ensure compliance.

sd/- (Umesh Balonda) 

Executive Director/S& T 

Transformation Cell

Source: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in

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Mutual Transfer Involving Employees Working in Two Different Grades

Mutual Transfer involving employees working in two different grades

“Mutual Transfers may also be permitted between staff in two different grades but only in the recruitment grade of the cadre and not in intermediate grades.”

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

 MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

 (RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(NG)I-2018/TR/8

New Delhi, Dated: 26.10.2018

The General Manager (P), 

All Indian Railways/PUs, 

New Delhi.

Sub:- Mutual Transfer involving employees working in two different grades.

In terms of para 310 of IREM Vol. I 1989 Edition, Railway Servants can seek mutual transfer in the corresponding cadre of two Divisions/Offices/Railways and retain the seniority of the junior employees in their respective new units. The procedure for mutual transfer have recently been further simplified vide:-

(i) Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2017/TR/24 dated 22.09.2017 (RBE No. 131/2017) which delegates powers to Divisional Railway Managers in respect of mutual transfer, and

(ii) Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2017/TR/19 dated 06.07.2018 (RBE No. 99/2018) which enabled employees working in Level-I (GP Rs. 1800) belonging to any department/cadre to go on Mutual Exchange basis transfer with another employee working in Level-I (GP Rs. 1800) irrespective of cadre.

2. With a view to further enable employees to seek Mutual Exchange Transfer and in view of clarifications sought by some Zonal Railways in this regard and the demand of both and Federation e.g. NFIR and AIRF, Board have considered the matter. It has been decided that Mutual Transfers may also be permitted between staff in two different grades but only in the recruitment grade of the cadre and not in intermediate grades.

3. Both the employees seeking mutual exchange shall have to give a written undertaking accepting reversion unconditionally and willingly in their own interest to the recruitment grade and bottom seniority in their respective new Unit in order to avoid future litigation. The expression mentioned in preceding lines, should necessarily be incorporated in the application submitted by the employee concerned. The “Note” below para 2(b)(iii) of Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2017/TR/24 dated 22.09.2017 as mentioned in para 1 above stands deleted.

4. Other terms and conditions for mutual exchange including community restrictions contained in Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2004/TR/16 dated 14.08.2017 and 22.10.2007 remain.

Please acknowledge receipt.

Hindi version will follow.

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(Prabhash Kumar) 

EDE(N) 

Railway Board

Source: AIRF

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RRCB holds Recruitment Examination for over One Crore Candidates

RRCB holds Recruitment Examination for over One Crore Candidates

“Google link Map Also Been Provided On the RRCB Admit Card”

Landmark Recruitment Drive by Railway Recruitment Control Board (RRCB)

RRCB holds Recruitment Examination for over One Crore Candidates for Recruitment to Level-1 Posts The examination is being held in over 400 centers. Each day 3 to 4 Lakh Candidates appear at the examination and the attendance is over 60% To help Candidates reach the test centers, Google link map has been provided on the admit card

Railway Recruitment Control Board (RRCB) has achieved a milestone of holding recruitment examination for over one crore candidates for recruitment to Level-1 posts (erstwhile Gr.D). In all, 1.89 crore candidates are to sit for this examination to compete for recruitment against 62907 vacancies of Level- 1 posts. This mammoth examination has been organized by Railway Recruitment Control Board for Indian Railways. The examination is being held in over 400 centers. Each day 3 to 4 lakh candidates appear at the examination and the attendance is over 60%. It will be completed in 51 days by end of December, 2018.

Before this ongoing exam for Level- 1 posts, RRBs have also completed first stage Computer Based Test for 47.56 lakh candidates for ALP and Technician posts from 9th August to 4th September, 2018. Thus on current round of these two recruitments put together, the exam of more than 1.5 crore candidates has already been conducted so far.

Elaborate arrangements have been made by Indian Railways for this unprecedented scale of examination. The examination is online and each center is equipped with modern electronic devices so as to be as candidate friendly as possible. To ensure free and fair examination CCTV cameras have been installed in the examination halls. Apart from trained invigilators flying squads have been deputed to visit centers so that there is no unfair means adopted by any candidate. To help candidates reach the test centers, Google link map has been provided on the admit card.

Source: PIB News

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All India LTC for Officers and Staff Working in Board’s Office

All India LTC for Officers and Staff Working in Board’s Office

Procedure for availling optional scheme of All India Leave Travel Concession (AILTC) facility for officers/staff working in Board’s Office

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS 

RAILWAY BOARD

OFFICE ORDER NO.104 OF 2018

Sub: Procedure for availling optional scheme of All India Leave Travel Concession (AILTC) facility for officers/staff working in Board’s Office.

Subsequent to IR employees being given AILTC facility on optional basis in accordance with the CCS(LTC) Rules, 1988 as per Board’s Order No.E(W) 2017/PS5-l/3 dated 10.09.2018, all officers/staff working in Boards office are also eligible to avail AILTC.

2. For availing the facility of AILTC, Officer/Staff working in Board’s Office should have rendered four or more years of continuous service on the date of the commencement of the journey. The following guidelines may be adhered to by the applicant for availing AILTC:-

i) Privilege Pass Surrender Certificate (PPSC) may be obtained from ‘G. Branch by following the prescribed procedure as contained in Boards letter dated 10.09.2018. However, in the first instance before applying for PPSC, the concerned staff should check his/her eligibility for availing AILTC.

Read also: Scheme of optional ‘All India Leave Travel Concession’ (AILTC) facility to Railway Employees

ii) Leave of any type may be applied for and a declaration/advance intimation letter as per proforma enclosed at Annexure-I intending to avail AILTC may be submitted to the concerned Establishment Branch (ERB-I, ERB-II & ERB-V) along with original copy of PPSC issued by ‘G’ Branch.

iii) In case, AILTC advance is required, a separate request may be submitted as per prescri bed proforma enclosed at Annexure-II to the concerned ERB section ( ERB-I, II & V) in addition to submission of self-declaration/advance intimation letter. AILTC advance is to be applied 65 days (in case of Air travel) or 125 days ( in case of train travel) before the proposed date of outward journey and within ten days of the drawal of advance, the concerned employee is to produce tickets, irrespective of the date of commencement of the journey.

iv) LTC advance upto 90% of the estimated fare would be sanctioned.

v) In case, an employee performs journey without intimation and submission of original PPSC to the concerned ERB section, claim for reimbursement under AILTC would not be entertained.

vi) Subsequent to performing the journey related to AILTC, necessary claims for reimbursement /difference of expenditure ( in case of advance) may be submitted directly to respective Cash-I/II/III Sections as per enclosed proforma at Annexure-III for final settlement with all necessary required document.

vii) LTC claim as per Annexure-III is to be submitted within three months of completion of return journey, if no advance has been drawn; else, within one month of completion of return journey, if advance has been drawn.

viii) After undertaking journey, unspent amount of AILTC advance, if any, should be remitted within one month and in one lumpsum.

ix) Travel by Premium trains/Premium Tatkal trains/Suvidha trains are allowed on LTC however, travel in such train is to be by shortest route. Reimbursement of tatkal charges or premium tatkal charges shall also be admissible for the purpose of LTC. Flexi Fare (dynamic fare) applicable in Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto trains is also admissible for the journey(s) performed by these trains on LTC.

x) Those officials entitled for Air travel are required to travel by Air India only at LTC-80 fare or less. Fare indicated at LTC-80 is the maximum permissible ceiling limit for reimbursement; however, efforts should be made to book Air tickets at the cheapest fare possible.

xi) Those employees ( i.e, Pay Level 1 to 8 of Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC) who are not entitled to travel by Air may travel by any airline; however, reimbursement in such cases shall be restricted to the fare of their entitled class of train /transport or actual expense, whichever is less. Further, dynamic fare component in respect of Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto trains shall not be admissible in such cases i.e., where a non­ entitled Government servant travels by air and claims reimbursement for the entitled class of Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto trains.

xii) In all cases, Air ticket is required to be booked either directly through the airlines ( Booking Counters, website of airlines) or by utilizing the service of Authorized Travel Agents viz ‘MIS Balmer Lawrie & Company’, M/s Ashok Travels & Tours’, and IRCTC ( to the extent IRCTC is authorized as per DOP&Ts OM No. 31011/6/2002-Estt(A) dated 2.12.2009) while undertaking LTC journey. Booking of tickets through other agencies is not permitted and no request for relaxation of rules for booking the tickets through any other agencies shall be considered by Boards office.

xiii) ) It may also be noted that Travel on Tour packages is not allowed, except in case of tours conducted by Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), State Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) and IRCTC. In such cases, only the fare component shall be reimbursable provided ITDC/STDC/IRCTC separately indicate the fare component and certify that the journey was actually performed by the Government servant and his family members for which he/she is claiming the All India Leave Travel Concession.

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xiv) All tickets purchased should be submitted in original along with boarding passes duly stamped by Airport authorities (in case of Air travel) at the time of submitting claims after performing journey.

xv) In respect of special relaxation relating to travel by Air ( for those who are not entitled for Air travel under AILTC) on LTC to North East Region, Jammu & Kashmir and Andaman & Nicobar, DOP&Ts OM No. 31011/3/2018-Estt(A-IV) dated 20.09.2018 may be referred to.

3. Role of ‘G-Branch’, ERB-I, II, V, Cash-I, II & III sections and PAO/Office/RB would be as under:-

a) General Branch will issue the Privilege Pass Surrender Certificate (PPSC) for AILTC purpose within 10 days of receiving the request from Applicant as per the instructions contained in E(W)’s above mentioned letter.

b) After receiving the request for optional AILTC as per Annexure-I & II, respective Establishment Branches (ERB-I, ERB-II & ERB-V) would verify/certify the necessary columns in it along with checking the admissibility as to whether the concerned employee is eligible for AILTC as per extant policy instruction and forward it to concerned Cash Section in case LTC advance has been sought.

c) An acknowledgement to the concerned employee may also be made and a copy of guidelines for perusal of employee may be given so as to ensure that the concerned employee is fully aware of the extant rules to be followed while availing optional AILTC and that there is no issue with regard to clearing of AILTC claim. In case AILTC is not admissible for the concerned employee, the same be advised in writing to the employee within three working days of the receipt of the intimation. A copy be also endorsed to the concerned Cash Section for information and record.

d) Concerned Cash section would process the case for LTC advance and reimbursement/claim as per extant rule for AILTC issued by Board’s Office like normal reimbursement of TA/DA, Children Education Allowance (CEA) claim without referring it to Associate Finance. However, if any clarification is required on the extant rules, the nodal branch may be consulted. In respect of AILTC advance/clearing of claim, concerned Cash section are to sanction the amount based on concerned employee’s eligibility for travel in AILTC, fares of shortest route by train and as per fare available under LTC-80 in respect of Air ticket.

e) After clearing of LTC claim, the concerned Cash Section would maintain the details of such claim separately as per CCS(LTC) Rule for maintaining register of LTC claim. Proforma is at Annexure-IV.

f) ERB-II, V and PAO Sections would also be required to make an entry in the service book of concerned employee claiming LTC along with an undertaking of completion of four or more years of service in this regard.

g) ERB-I, II, V, Cash-I, II, Ill & PAO sections may also go through the instructions issued on AI LTC/LTC by E(W) branch & DOP&T before processing the request related to AILTC.

4. All concerned may note that any misuse of AILTC will be viewed seriously and the concerned official would be liable for appropriate action under the relevant rules. Cash section may also randomly get some of the air tickets verified from the airlines concerned with regard to the actual cost of air travel vis-a-vis the cost indicated on the air tickets submitted by the officials.

5. The above issues with the approval of competent authority.

Encl: Annexure- I to IV

No. 2018/0&M/2/15

 Dated: 26/09/2018

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 (H. Moharana) 

Joint Secretary/Railway Board

Source: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in

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Revised Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners from July 2018

Revised Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners from July 2018

Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners/family pensioners — Revised rate effective from 01.07.2018

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

 (BHARAT SARKAR) 

Ministry of Railways 

(Rail Mantralaya) 

(Railway Board)

PC-VII No. : 120

 RBE No.: 147/2018

File No. PC-VII/2016/1/7/2/3

New Delhi, dated: 08.10.2018

The General Manager/CAOs(R), 

All Zonal Railways & Production Units, 

(As per mailing list)

Sub: – Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners/family pensioners — Revised rate effective from 01.07.2018.

A copy of Office Memorandum No. 42/06/2018-P&PW(G) dated 18.09.2018 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pensions and Pensioners’ Welfare) on the above subject is enclosed herewith for information and compliance. This order shall apply mutatis mutandis on Railways also.

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

3. Hindi version is attached below.

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(Jaya Kumar G) 

Deputy Director, 

Pay Commission-VII 

Railway Board

Source: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in

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Bonus Orders for Non-Gazetted Railway Employees

Bonus Orders for Non-Gazetted Railway Employees

Railway Board issued Orders for PLB Bonus to all eligible Non-Gazetted Railway Employees

Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to all eligible Non-Gazetted Railway Employees for the financial year 2017-18

Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 (Seventy Eight) days wages without any ceiling on wages for eligibility for the financial year 2017-18 to all eligible Non-Gazetted Railway employees (Excluding all RPF / RPSF Personnel).

Disbursement of Productivity Linked Bonus for the financial year 2017-18 to all eligible Non-Gazetted Railway employees possible to get before Pujb/Dussehra Holidays.

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Option for Re-Fixation of Pay on MACPS – NFIR

Option for Re-Fixation of Pay on MACPS – NFIR

“Availability of option for fixation of pay on MACPS from the date of next increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of CCS(RP) Rules,2016”

No.IV/MACPS/09/Part 11

Dated: 03/10/2018

The Secretary (E),

Railway Board,

New Delhi

Dear Sir, 

Sub: Availability of option for fixation of pay on MACPS from the date of next increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016-reg.

Ref: DoP&T O.M. No.35034/1/2017-Estt D dated 20/09/2018 to all Ministries/Departments etc.

A copy of O.M. No.35034/1/2017-Estt D dated 20.09.2018 issued by the DoP&T on the subject is enclosed. In the said O.M., the DoP&T has stated that their earlier O.Ms dated 27/07/2017 and 28/08/2018 clarifying availability of option for fixation of pay and the date of next increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in the context of ccs (RP) Rules, 2016, are applicable in the case of MACP also.

NFIR, therefore, requests Railway Board to issue corresponding instructions in favour of Railway employees duly endorsing copy to the Federation.

Yours faithfully, 

sd/-

(Dr.M.Raghavaiah)

General Secretary

Source: NFIR

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AIRF to Discuss Promotional Prospects of Staff, Particularly in GP 1800 and 4600

Meeting of AIRF to discuss promotional prospects of staff, particularly in GP Rs.1800 and Rs.4600

All India Railwaymen’s Federation

 4, State Entry Road, 

New Delhi – 110055

No.AIRF/24(C)

Dated: September 26, 2018

The General Secretaries, 

All Affiliated Unions

Dear Comrades,

Sub: Meeting of AIRF to discuss promotional prospects of staff, particularly in GP Rs.1800 and Rs.4600

Meeting on the subject cited above was held in the chamber of DG(Personal), Railway Board, today.

After detailed deliberations; the following decisions were arrived:-

(a) There will not be any recruitment in GP Rs.4600 in any category except Medical Department.

(b) The condition of direct recruitment to at least 25% or more in respective categories for holding GDCE will be done away.

(c) Board orders permitting GMs to hold GDCEs up to 50% of DR Quota will be further enhanced up to 75%, keeping in view the serious frustrations in serving employees having higher academic/technical qualifications so as to enhance their promotional prospects on similar parameters of Direct Recruitment in higher categories.

(d) On the issue of career progression of the SSEs, though AIRF insisted for timebound promotion for JEs and SSEs, the administration agreed to pursue the matter, providing 75% upgradation of staff in GP Rs.4600 to Rs. 4800.

Yours faithfully,

sd/-

(Shiva Gopal Mishra)

Source: AIRF

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Railway Board Agreed to Review the Decision on LARSGESS Termination

LARSGESS Termination

Railway Board has agreed to review the decision on LARSGESS Termination

The undersigned has discussed the issue of LARSGESS with the Chairman and Member Staff, Railway Board, whereupon they have agreed to review and amend Railway Board’s letter No.E(P&A)I-2015/RT-43( RBE No.150/2018) dated 26.09.2918; vide which Railway Board issued instructions to the General Managers of All Indian Railways to terminate the LARSGESS w.e.f. 27.10.2017.

Source: AIRF

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Appointment on Compassionate Appointments – Relaxation in Upper Age Limit

Appointment on Compassionate Appointments –Relaxation in Upper Age Limit

Appointment on compassionate grounds – Relaxation in upper age limit regarding

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

 MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

 (RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(NG)II/2018/RC-1/32

New Delhi, dated 20.09.2018

The General Manager(P) 

All Indian Railways & PUs

Sub: Appointment on compassionate grounds – Relaxation in upper age limit regarding.

Attention is invited to para IX (Authority competent to make appointments on compassionate grounds) and para VI(a) (Qualification and conditions to be fulfilled) Board’s letter dated 12.12.1990 which lays down that normally the persons seeking appointment on compassionate grounds should fulfil the conditions of eligibility regarding age and educational qualifications prescribed for appointment to the posts or grade concerned. However, the upper age limit may be freely relaxed on merits of the cases.

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The lower age limit of 18 years normally required for appointment in Government may also be relaxed upto one year with the personal approval of the General Manager. Relaxation of the lower age limit beyond one year will require the approval of the Ministry of Railways. In making appointments on compassionate grounds, Divisional Railway Managers may relax age limit in the case of appointment to Group ‘D’ posts.

The issue of delegation of power to DRM/CWM regarding relaxation of upper age limit in making compassionate grounds appointment was under consideration in this office. It has now been decided by the Board that wherever DRM/CWM is competent to make the appointment on compassionate grounds, they may grant relaxation in upper age limit also.

sd/- 

(Neeraj Kumar)

 Director Estt. (N)II, 

Railway Board

Source: AIRF

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Grant of regular absorption of staff working in Quasi Administrative Offices

Joint letter by both Federeations addressed to Chairman Railway Board on “Non-redressal of issued discussed by the Federations – Grant of regular absorption of staff working in Quasi Administrative Offices/Units in the erstwhile Group ‘D’posts”

NFIR 

National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 

3, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi – 110055

 Affiliated to: Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) 

International Transport Workers’Federation (ITF)

No.II/IB/2018

Dated: 24/09/2018

The Chairman, 

Railway Board, 

New Delhi

Dear Sir, 

Sub: Non-redressal of issues discussed by the Federations – Grant of regular absorption of staff working in Quasi Administrative Offices/Units in the erstwhile Group ‘D’posts – reg.

Ref: Federations Joint letters No.II/IB dated 09/05/2016 & I5/05/2017 to CRB.

Federations have repeatedly been inviting kind attention of the Railway Board at all levels including at the level of Hon’ble MR, CRB to the DC/JCM item No.27/2006, urging decision for absorption of staff working in the Quasi Administrative Office/Units against erstwhile Group ‘D’ vacancies since long.

The subject was also discussed by NFIR and AIRF in full Board meetings held on 07/02/2014, 01/10/2015 and 04/02/2016. Federations are deeply disappointed that though years passed, the issue is still pending unresolved. The Federations Joint communications to the Railway Board Chairman vide letters dated 09/05/2016 and 15/05/2017 have unfortunately not yielded positive result.

The Federations have re-iterated through joint letter dated 09/05/201, the justification for restoration of the earlier policy formulated in the year 1973 & 1977 to facilitate regular absorption of staff working in Quasi Administrative Offices/Units. The Federations had sent another letter dated 15/05/2017 requesting to arrange a meeting at the level of Hon’ble MR and CRB, unfortunately no meeting has been convened as yet. Federations desire to state that 12 valid points were conveyed to the Railway Board on the legal opinion tendered by the Learned ASG relating in this particular case, but however there has been no positive response yet. Federations once again enclose a copy of 12 points for consideration at the level of Railway Ministry which we feel are sufficient to keep the policy alive. The subject was also highlighted by the Federations during. Standing Committee Meetings held between the Federations and the Railway Board (MS, DG/P etc.) on 7th Feb, 2018, 4th April, 2018 without any positive result which is unfortunate

The Federations also reiterate that the decision of Railway Board vide dated 10/06/1997 was arbitrary as the same was issued without consultations with us which amounts to breach of agreement reached with the Federations during previous periods.

We therefore requests the CRB again to kindly intervene and see that a meeting takes place at your level early to settle this long pending issue besides other issues where agreements have been reached but not implemented so far. Alternatively we suggest a special meeting with Hon’ble Railway Minister early.

Yours faithfully

(Shiva Gopal Mishra) 

General Secretary/AIRF

(Dr.M.Raghavaiah) 

General Secretary/NFIR

Source: NFIR

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Post Retirement Complimentary Passes (PRCP) to Group ‘D’ employees Retired on or after 1.1.2006

PRCP to Group ‘D’ employees Retired on or after 1.1.2006

Issue of 2 sets of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes (PRCP) to Group ‘D’ employees retired on or after 01.01.2006 – RBE 135/2018

RBE No.135/2018 

ADVANCE CORRECTION SLIP No.79

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

 (RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(W)2016/PS5-2/9

New Delhi, dated:- 24.09.2018

The General Managers (P)

All Zonal Railways & 

Production Units

Sub: Issue of 2 sets of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes (PRCP) to Group ‘D’ employees retired on or after 01.01.2006.

The demand for issuance of 2 sets of PRCPs to the staff retired as Group ‘D’ before their reclassification as Group ‘C’ was raised by staff side in the DC/JCM Meeting (Item No.18/2012) and also by AIRF in PNM Meeting (Item No.38/2016) with Board.

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2. The issue has been examined in detail and in order to bring uniformity in cases of all those employees who retired on or after 01.01 .2006 i.e. whether classified as Group ‘C’ or retired as Group ‘D’, it has been decided with the approval of the Competent Authority to amend the relevant provisions of extant Pass Rules. Accordingly, PRCP entitlement stipulated under Columns 1 and 2 of Schedule-IV (Post Retirement Complimentary Passes) of the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, 1986 (Second Edition -1993) is amended as follows:-

3. Accordingly, PRCPs/Widow Passes, as per revised entitlement, shall be admissible to the employees retired/deceased on or after 01 .01.2006. However, higher number of PRCPs/Widow Passes, as per revised entitlement, will be issued from the current calendar year only. The number of sets of PRCP/Widow Passes in case of employees retired/deceased before 01.01.2006 shall continue to be the same as prevalent at that time.

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

sd/- 

(V. Muralidharan) 

Dy. Director Estt.(Welfare)-1

Railway Board 

New Delhi, 

dated:- 24.09.2018

Source: AIRF

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Physical Attack on Railway Employees – NFIR

Physical Attack on Railway Employees – NFIR

Incidents of violent attacks on Railway employees in the course of performing their duties

NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen

3, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi – 110055 

Affiliated to: Indian Natoinal Trade Union Congress (INTUC) 

International Transport Workers’Federation (ITF)

No. II/34/2018-Part I

Dated: 19/09/2018

The Chairman, 

Railway Board, 

New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Incidents of violent attacks on Railway employees in the course of performing their duties-reg.

Of late, it is noticed that the Railway employees are becoming targets of physical attacks by the unruly people/antisocial elements. In this connection, NFIR cites the case of recent physical attack on Travelling Ticket Examiner of S.C. Railway (Secunderabad Division) by a group of people who are habituated of travelling unauthorizedly and threatening on duty staff. It has further been reported that three persons have attacked the Gate Keeper (Track Maintainer) at Level Crossing Gate on Northern Railway and chopped off his left arm on 17th September, 2018. Similar attacks on staff were also reported from different places and no adequate action has been taken by the concerned Law & Order Authorities to deter the miscreants.

Also read: Latest NFIR Letters to Railway Board

The Railway Staff who perform duties in the field and at remote places are developing constant fear of criminal attacks on them by the miscreants. In order to maintain the morale of staff, it would be necessary to urge upon the concerned high level authorities who are accountable for maintaining Law & Order situation to take effective measures. So far as Level Crossing Gates are concerned, provision of CCTV cameras may be considered seriously to facilitate detecting the culprits for further action.

NFIR, therefore, requests the Railway Board to kindly see that concrete steps are taken to protect the Railway Staff working in the field and in the remote sections of the Railway system. Federation may please be kept advised of action being taken by the Railway Board early.

Yours faithfully

 sd/- 

(Dr. M. Raghavaiah) 

General Secretary

Source: NFIR

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Retirement Age 65 in Railways for IMRS and Dental Doctors – Railway Board

Retirement Age 65 in Railways for IMRS and Dental Doctors – Railway Board

Belonging to IRMS and Dental Doctors under the Ministry of Railways to serve the Government upto 65 years – Option to be submitted – Railway Board

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

 (RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(P&A)I-2016/RT-16

RBE.No:144/2018 New Delhi 

Dated: 20/09/2018

The General Managers, 

All Indian Railways

Sub: Option to be submitted by Doctors belonging to IRMS and Dental Doctors under the Ministry of Railways to serve the Government upto 65 years – Reg.

Ref: 

1. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (DoP&T)’s Notification No.GSR.767(E) dated 11.08.18 (Annexure A)

 2. MoH&FW’s OM No.A.12034/4/2018-CHS.V dated 13.8.18 (Annexure B).

In supersession of orders contained in Board’s Letters of even number dated 31.05.16 (RBE No.57/2016) and 26.12.2017 (RBE No. 205/2017) and in accordance with the orders contained in the DoP&T’s Notification No. GSR.767(E) dated 11.08.18 amending Clause (bb) under FR 56 of the Fundamental Rules, 1922, the provisions in respect of age of superannuation of doctors of the Indian Railways Medical Service and Dental Doctors under the Ministry of Railways are modified as stated in the Notification.

2. The age of superannuation of Doctors belonging to IRMS and Dental Doctors under the Ministry of Railways shall be sixty-two (62) years unless they exercise the option of posting to a Clinical post depending upon their expertise and experience, as decided by the Competent Authority in the Ministry of Railways from time to time, in case they desire to continue in their service upto the age of sixty-five (65) years.

3. The serving doctors belonging to IRMS and Dental Doctors under the Ministry of Railways who have already attained the age of 62 years or will be attaining the age of 62 years within 6 months from the date of issue of these orders may exercise their option as per the enclosed format within a period of 30 days from the date of issue of these orders. All other doctors would, in future, be required to submit their option not less than 06 months before their attaining the age of 62 years. The Railway doctors should furnish their option through the Personnel Branches of their respective Railway administrations.

4. The serving doctors who fail to exercise the option within the period specified above shall stand superannuated from service on attaining the age of 62 years or on expiry of the period of 30 days from the date of issue of these orders, whichever is later.

5. Posting orders involving inter-Railway transfers and for those working in Boards office will be issued by the Railway Board. Orders of CMSs and CMDs in Zonal Railways who cross 62 years of age and opt to serve in a Clinical post and who are posted on the same Railway itself would be issued by the Zonal Railway administration themselves.

6. Copies of options exercised by the Railway doctors should be forwarded to the Board’s office (Secretary’s Confdl. Cell) for record and necessary action.

7. A list of administrative posts identified by the Ministry of Railways and designations of IRMS officers after 62 years is annexed (Annexure C).

8. These instructions are available online at www.indianrailways.gov.in.

9. These instructions may be brought to the notice of all doctors belonging to IRMS and Dental Doctors under the Ministry of Railways.

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

11. Kindly acknowledge receipt. 

Hindi version will follow.

sd/- 

(N.P. Singh) 

Jt. Director Estt. (P&A) 

Railway Board

Authority: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/

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MACP Option for Fixation of Pay on Promotion from DNI – Clarification order issued by Railway Board

MACP Option for Fixation of Pay on Promotion from DNI – Clarification order issued by Railway Board

The ‘one month’ period mentioned in the order, shall be month from the date of issue of these instructions

Availability of option for fixation of pay on promotion from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of RS(RP) Rules, 2016

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 

(BHARAT SARKAR)

 Ministry of Railways

 (Rail Mantralaya) 

(Railway Board)

PC-VII No.119 

File No.PC-VII/2016/I/6/2

RBE No.142/2018

 New Delhi, dated 20.09.2018

The General Managers/CAOs(R),

 All Indian Railways &a Production Units,

(As per mailing list)

Sub: Availability of option for fixation of pay on promotion from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) in the lower post and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of RS(RP) Rules, 2016 — regarding.

Please refer to Board’s letter of even no. dated 31.07-2017 forwarding therewith a copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and pensions, Department of Personnel & Training’s (MoPPG&P/DoPT)0M No.13/02/2017-Estt.(Pay) I dated 27.07.2017 regarding guidelines on availability of option for fixation of pay on promotion from the Date of Next Increment (DNI) in the lower and method of fixation of pay from DNI, if opted for, in context of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 for adoption of the same in Railways with espect to RS(RP) Rules, 2016.

Check also: Pay Fixation from DNI on MACPS – Clarification orders issued by DoPT on 20.9.2018

2. Now Ministry of personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of personnel & Training vide their 0M No.13/02/2017-Estt.(Pay-I) dated 28.08.2018 has clarified various aspects of their earlier 0M. The clarifications issued by DoP&T shall be applicable mutatis mutandis in Railways with respect to RS(RP) Rules, 2016.

3. The ‘one month’ period mentioned in the aforesaid 0M of DoP&T dated 28.08.2018 under clarification to point of doubt at Sl No.2 shall be month from the date of issue of these instructions.

sd/-

(Jaya Kumar G) 

Deputy Director,

 Pay Commission- VII 

Railway Board

Authority: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/

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Wrong Analysis and Recommendations about NDA under 7th CPC Report

Wrong Analysis and recommendations about NDA under 7th CPC report

Board’s attention is invited towards this federation’s letter of even number dated 2nd April, 2018 (copy enclosed), vide which it was pointed out that, on implementation of new formula, recommended by the VII CPC, rates of Night Duty Allowance get reduced rather than any improvement therein……

No.AIRF/405(VII CPC)

Dated: September 17, 2018

The Secretary(E), 

Railway Board, 

New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Wrong Analysis and recommendations about NDA under 7th CPC report

Ref.: (i) Report of 7th CPC(Para 8.17.71 to 77) reg. Night Duty Allowance 

(ii) RBE No.61/2016(Last NDA Rate of 6th CPC when DA at 125%) 

(iii) RBE No.36/2018 No.E(P&A)II-2017/HW-1 dated 08.03.2018

Board’s attention is invited towards this federation’s letter of even number dated 2nd April, 2018 (copy enclosed), vide which it was pointed out that, on implementation of new formula, recommended by the VII CPC, rates of Night Duty Allowance get reduced rather than any improvement therein.

A calculation table was also appended in our letter referred to above, explaining the actual reduction in Night Duty Allowance on implementation of current formula, recommended by the VII CPC, which we are again quoting hereunder for ready reference:-

Rates of Night Duty Allowance, as per 6th CPC formula (mean value of Pay Band + GP) + DA)/215, changed by the 7th CPC, i.e. (Basic Pay + DA)/200, will decline by 20% to 40% from the existing, i.e.

Pay Scales	As on 01.01.2016 when DA 125% (as per 6th CPC)	As on 01.07.2017 when DA 139% (as per 6thCPC, rate not declared by the Board)	As on 01.07.2017 when DA 5% (as per 7th CPC)
5200-20200-1800	151.75	161.20	94.50
5200-20200-1900	152.80	162.30	104.48
5200-20200-2000	153.85	163.40	113.93
5200-20200-2400	158.00	167.85	133.88
5200-20200-2800	162.20	172.30	153.30
9300-34800-4200	274.70	291.80	185.85
9300-34800-4600 and above	278.90	296.25	235.73

Also rates of the NDA were not declared by the Railway Board on 01.07.2016 and 01.01.2017 as per 6th CPC.

It is, therefore, reiterated that, the issue may be looked into afresh in the light of the foregoing, and improvement in the formula, recommended by the VII CPC, may be done, so that, rates of Night Duty Allowance get improved rather than any reduction therein.

This may kindly be treated as “Most Urgent” as there is serious discontentment brewing among the staff, particularly Running and Traffic Staff and other Safety Categories Staff who have to invariably perform night duty.

Yours faithfully,

 sd/- 

(Shiva Gopal Mishra)

General Secretary

Source: AIRF

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Clarifications regarding payment of Breakdown Allowance – RBE 138/2018

Clarifications regarding payment of Breakdown Allowance – RBE 138/2018

“Technician Gr.III though drawing pay in higher pay level under MACPS are entitled for Breakdown Allowance at the rates prescribed for the post held by them”

RBE 138/2018 RBE No.138/2018

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(P&A)II-2017/BDA-l

New Delhi, dated 14.09.2018

The General Mangers/OSDs/ CAOs, 

All Indian Railways & Production Units. 

(As per mailing list)

Sub: Clarifications regarding payment of Breakdown Allowance. Ref:- Board’s letter of even number dated 30.08.2017 (RBE No.1 06/ 2017)

In context of Board’s letter cited above. references hove been received in Board’s office from some Zonal Railways. seeking clarifications regarding entitlement of Breakdown allowance to Technician Gr.III drawing pay in higher level i.e. Pay level 3 under MACPS rather than the pay level available for the post. The issue has also been raised by AIRF in PNM Forum as item No.15/2018 and NFIR in their letter dated 11.04.2018.

2. The matter has been examined in Board’s office and it has been observed that the MACP Scheme provides for grant of financial upgradation to the employees on personal basis and there occurs no change in the designation. classification or status. The concerned employees continue to discharge the duties and responsibilities of the post held by them. In view of this it is clarified that the Breakdown Allowance has lo be paid at the rate(s) as prescribed against the respective post mentioned in para- l of Board’s letter dt. 30.08.2017. Accordingly, Technician Gr.III though drawing pay in higher pay level under MACPS are entitled for Breakdown Allowance at the rates prescribed for the post held by them.

3. The other terms and conditions relating to Breakdown Allowance will remain the some.

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

5. Please acknowledge receipt.

(N.P.Singh)

 Joint Director/ Estt.(P&A).

 Railway Board

Source: AIRF

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DA Order for Railway Employees Effective from July 2018

DA Order for Railway Employees Effective from July 2018

Grant of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees – Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2018

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 

(BHARAT SARKAR) 

Ministry of Railways 

(Rail Mantralaya)

 (Railway Board)

PC-VII No.116 RBE No.: 132/2018

File No. PC-VII/2016/117/2/1

 New Delhi, dated: 10.09.2018

The General Manager/CAOs(R), 

All India Railways & Production Units,

 (As per mailing list)

Sub:– Grant of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees – Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2018.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter RBE No 39/2018 dated 19.03.2018 (F. No. PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/1) on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 7% to 9% of the basic pay with effect from 1st July, 2018.

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2. The term ‘ basic pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per i 11 CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.

3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of Rule 1303 (FR 9(21)), Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume – II (Sixth Edition – 1987)- Second Reprint 2005.

4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

5. The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary of September, 2018.

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

sd/-

(S. Balachandrar lyer) 

Executive Director,

 Pay Commission-II

Railway Board

Source: AIRF

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Record Note of Discussions held by AM(Comml.) with Federation (AIRF) on 13.07.2018

Record Note of Discussions held by AM(Comml.) with Federation (AIRF) on 13.07.2018 – PNM/AIRF

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS 

RAILWAY BOARD

No.2018/E(LR)/NM 1-9

The General Secretary, 

AIRF, 

4, State Entry Road, 

New Delhi – 110055

Dear Sir, 

Sub: Record Note of Discussions held by AM(Comml.) with Federation (AIRF) on 13.07.2018 on the following PNM/AIRF Items:-

(i) No. 10/20008 – Manning of UTS and PRS Terminals by Commercial Staff – Reg.

(ii) No. 16/2012 – Creation of additional posts of Ticket Checking Staff for manning new trains and additional coaches.

&

(iii) No. 33/2012 – Creation of additional posts of ticket checking staff, TTE and filling up of existing vacancies in ticket checking cadre.

(iv) No. 22/2016 – Withdrawal of Railway Board’s instruction reg. Ticket Checking Squad – stipulating five-year period and 2-years cooling off period.

Dear Sir,

The undersigned is directed to put up the Record Note of the Discussion of the above meeting on official website of this Ministry i.e. www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard.

Yours faithfully,

 sd/- (Naveen Kumar)

 Dy. Director, Estt(LR)

No.2018/E(LR)I/NM 1-9

Record Note of Discussions held by AM(Comml.) with Federation (AIRF) on 13/07/2018 on PNM/AIRF Item Nos: 10/2008: Manning of UTS and PRS Terminals by Commercial Staff – Reg., 

Item No. 22/2016: Withdrawal of Railway Board’s instructions reg. Ticket Checking Squad – Stipulating five-year period and 2-years cooling offperiod, Item No. 16/2012: Creation of additional posts of Ticket Checking Staff for manning new trains and additional coaches, and Item No. 33/2012: Creation of additional posts of ticket checking staff/TTE and filling up of existing vacancies in ticket checking cadre.

The following officers and representatives of Federation attended the meeting:-

Official Side AIRF 

1. Shri Rajiv Dutt Sharma, AM(Comml.)

 1. Shri S.G. Mishra, General Secretary 

2. Shri Neeraj Sharma, EDPM

 2. Shri N. Kannaiah 

3. Shri Prabhash Kumar, EDE(N) 

3. Shri J.R. Bhosale 

4. Shri M.K. Gupta, Dir,E(MPP) 

4. Shri C.A. Rajasridhar 

5. Shri Sanjay Manocha, JDPM

 5. Shri S.K. Tyagi 

6. Shri Debashis Mallik, DE(IR)

 6. Shri L .N. Pathak

Item No.10/2008: Manning of UTS and PRS Terminals by Commercial Staff – Reg.

It was agreed that as far as possible PRS and UTS Terminals should be manned by ECRCs in GP ₹2800/- and booking counters to be manned by Commercial Clerks in GP ₹2,000/- (Finalised)

Item No.22/2016: Withdrawal of Railway Board’s instructions reg. Ticket Checking Squad – Stipulating five-year period and 2-years cooling off period.

Federation insisted that Board’s letter dated 03/05/2016 should be withdrawn. It was agreed to consider the demand.

Item No.16/2012: Creation of additional posts of Ticket Checking Staff for manning new trains and additional coaches.

&

Item No.33/2012: Creation of additional posts of ticket checking staff/TTE and filling up of existing vacancies in ticket checking cadre.

Federation drew attention to Board’s letter No.E(G)2003/EC/2-3 dated 31.10.2003 on the subject of review of cadre in Coach Maintenance Depots as per which posts required for maintenance of rakes in coaching complexes in the correct of introduction of new trains are to be created on the lines being done for the crews by way of periodic review to the extant this involves introduction/induction of coaches in new trains. Federation mentioned that similar decision needs to be taken for creation of posts of Ticket Checking Staff Official Side informed that this shall require approval of Ministry of Finance.

Federation invited to Board’s Commercial Circular No.31 of 2018/TG-V/2/2 of 15.06.2018 the Batch in-charge of Ticket Checking staff of a specified train has to perform his duties as Train Captain the overall leader in-charge of all the on board Railway personnel and outsourced staff due to which this particular staff will not be able to perform his regular duties of manning the coaches as per the yardstick. As such additional posts are to be created exclusively for the purpose of utilizing Ticket Checking Staff as Train Captains. Federation also demanded that. Train Captains should be utilised as earlier ‘Train Superintendent’ and they should be withdrawn from ticket checking duty. Their berth should also be located in a particular coach, so that, the users can easily locate him.

Official Side stated that a recruitment process is about to start wherein vacancies in Ticket Checking cadre are likely to be taken care of.

Source: AIRF

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