Thursday, July 03, 2014

Payment of Salary to the Contractual Teachers —reg.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
18, Institutional Area
Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New beihi -16

F.No.110238/70/2011/KVS (Budget)/290
Dated: 27.06.2014

The Deputy Commissioner.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan,
All Regional Offices

Sub: Payment of Salary to the Contractual Teachers —reg.

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to refer to this office letter of even number dated 18.02.2014 on the subject cited above, wherein the decision of competent authority was conveyed to make the payment to all contractual teachers out of VVN account / R.O. VVN deposit account to tide over the situation in the year 2013-14. The above decision was applicable only for the year 2013-14.

You are now requested to follow the existing instructions of making payment of salary to contractual teachers engaged against the regular vacancies out of School fund account in 2014-15. Contractual teachers engaged against the leave vacancies may be paid out of VVN as is hitherto being followed in the Vidyalayas.

Yoursfaithfully,

Sd/-
(S. Muthusivam)
Assistant Commissioner (Fin.)

Source:http://kvsangathan.nic.in/CircularsDocs/CIR-ACTT-01-07-14.PDF
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Workshop on Medical Yoga for the benefit of Central Government employees and their families - Organised by GKK

GRIH KALYAN KENDRA
Under the aegis of 
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Samaj Sadan, Lodhi Road Complex, 
New Delhi-110003 
F.No.-8/32/2014-GKK/1945
Date :-01.07.2014
Circular  

Grih Kalyan Kendra is organising workshop on Medical Yoga for the benefit of Central Government employees and their families. 

2. The details of workshop is as follows:-

S.No.
Activity
Venue SamajSadan at
Period
Timing
Dates
1.
Medical Yoga (Beneficial in Joint pains, lower Back pains, Diabetes and B.P.)
Pandara Road
07 days
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
7th July to 13th July 2014

3. For admission to the workshop kindly contact the officials present at the venue as per timings and dates given above 

4. For other inquires the following may be contacted: 
a) Ms Chandrakanta Tele No. 011- 24616219 
b) Shri Ashok Kumar Tyagi  Mobile No. 9811770184

5. It is requested that this circular may be given wide publicity in the r spective localities. 

Sd/-
(N.Sriraman)
Director (W) & Secretary, GKK 

Source: http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02adm/8_32_2014-GKK-01072014.pdf


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Extension to the scheme of “Honorary Visiting Specialists” in all the Railway Hospitals all over Indian Railways

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2013/H-1/12/l/Policy
 New Delhi, dated 25.06.2014

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways and Production Units,
DG/RSC/Vadodra,DG/RDSO, Lucknow,
CAO/DMW/Patiala

Subject:. Extension to the scheme of “Honorary Visiting Specialists” in all the Railway Hospitals all over Indian Railways

Reference: Railway Board’s letters no.2001/H-1/12/40 dated 15.12.2005, letters no.2005/H-1/12/34 dated 27.06.2006, 29.06.2009, 01.06.2011, 30.05.2012 and 20l3/H-1/12/1/Policy dated 25.06.2013.

In continuation to the above mentioned letters to introduce the scheme of “Honorary Visiting Specialists,” sanction of the Ministry of Railways is hereby accorded for further extension of the scheme from 01.07.2014 to 30.06.2015 in all the Railway Hospitals over all Indian Railways.

The term of Honorary Visiting Specialists who have been engaged or accorded sanction for extension up to 30.06.2014, may now be extended for a period of one year w.e.f. the date they have taken charge of their posts.

All other terms and conditions will remain the same as given in the office letters no. 2001/H-l/12/40 dated 15.12.2005, 2005/H-1/12/34 dated 27.06.2006, 2005/H-l/12/34 dated 25.06.2008, 20l0/H-1/12/8 dated 11.05.2012 and 2010/H-1/12/8pt. dated 30.10.2013.

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

Sd/-
(Dr.S.K.Sabharwal)
Executive Director,Health(G)
Railway Board

Source: NFIR
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Ramzan relief for Muslim Railway employees - Railway Board Circular.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

No. 2014/G/35/I
Dated: 27/06/2014

CIRCULAR

During the Holy month of Ramzan, the time of Iftar coincides with setting of the sun, which takes place quite early.

It has, therefore, been decided that those Muslim Railway employees who observe fast and are required to travel a long distance to their residence for Iftar, may be allowed to leave office early, wherever feasible.

Sd/-
(P. S. Meena )
Dir.(Gen. Adm.)
Railway Board

Source: NFIR
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Wednesday, July 02, 2014

Highlights of the Memorandum submitted on issues common to all Central Government employees to Secretary 7th Pay Commission.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DRAFT MEMORANDUM TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE NC/JCM STAFF SIDE TO 7TH CPC BY J.R.BHOSALE TREASURER AIRF

The Preliminary Discussion held between AIRF/JCM on 28-05-2014, JCM NC has submitted Interim Memorandum on interim relief and Merger of DA.

1. Pay scales are calculated on the basis of pay drawn pay in pay band + GP + 100% DA by employee as on 01-01-2014.

2. 7th CPC report should be implemented w.e.f. 01-01-2014.

3. Scrap New Pension Scheme and cover all employees under Old Pension and Family Pension Scheme.

4. JCM has proposed minimum wage for MTS (Skilled) Rs.26,000 p.m.

5. Ratio of minimum and maximum wage should be 1:8.

6. General formula for determination of pay scale based on minimum living wage demanded for MTS is pay in PB+GP x 3.7.

7. Annual rate of increment @ 5% of the pay.

8. Fixation of pay on promotion = 2 increments and difference of pay between present and promotional posts (minimum Rs.3000).

9. The pay structure demanded is as under:-

Exiting Proposed (in Rs.)
PB-1, GP Rs.1800              26,000

PB-1, GP Rs.1900]
PB-1, GP Rs.2000]            33,000

PB-1, GP Rs. 2400]
PB-1, GP Rs.2800]           46,000

PB-2, GP Rs.4200             56,000
PB-2, GP Rs.4600]
PB-2, GP Rs.4800]            74,000
PB-2, GP Rs.5400              78,000

10. Dearness Allowances on the basis of 12 monthly average of CPI, Payment on 1st Jan and 1st July every year.

11. Overtime Allowances on the basis of total Pay+DA+Full TA.

12 Liabilities of all Government dues of persons died in harness be waived.

13. Transfer Policy – Group `C and `D Staff should not be transferred. DoPT should issue clear cut guideline as per 5th CPC recommendation. Govt. should from a Transfer Policy in each department for transferring on mutual basis on promotion. Any order issued in violation of policy framed be cancelled by head of department on representation.

14. Transport Allowance -
X Class Cities Y Class Cities

Pay up to Rs.75,000 Rs.7500 + DA Rs.3750 + DA

Pay above Rs.75,000 Rs.6500 + DA Rs.3500 + DA

13. Deputation Allowance double the rates and should be paid 10% of the pay at same station and 20% of the pay at outside station.

14. Classification of the post should be executive and non-executive instead of present Group A,B.C.

15. Special Pay which was replaced with SPL/Allowance by 4th CPC be bring back to curtail pay scales.

16. Scrap downsizing, outsourcing and contracting of govt. jobs.

17. Regularize all casual labour and count their entire service after first two year, as a regular service for pension and all other benefits. They should not be thrown out by engaging contractors workers.

18. The present MACPs Scheme be replaced by giving five promotion after completion of 8,15,21,26 and 30 year of service with benefits of stepping up of pay with junior.
19. PLB being bilateral agreement, it should be out of 7th CPC perview.

20. Housing facility:-

(a) To achieve 70% houses in Delhi and 40% in all other towns to take lease accommodation and allot to the govt. employees.

(b) Land and building acquired by it department may be used for constructing houses for govt. employees.

21. House Building Allowance :-

(a) Simplify the procedure of HBA
(b) Entitle to purchase second and used houses

22. Common Category – Equal Pay for similar nature of work be provided.

23. CP appointment – remove ceiling of 5% and give appointment within Three months.

24. Traveling Allowance:-
‘A1’ and ‘A’ Class Cities Other Cities

A. Executives Rs.5000+DA per day Rs.3500+DA per day
B. Non-Executives Rs.4000+DA per day Rs.2500+DA per day

25. Composite Transfer Grant :-

Executive Class 6000 kg by Goods Train/ Rate per km by road 8 Wheeler Wagon Rs.50+DA(Rs.1 per kg and single container per km)

Non-Executive Class 3000 kg – do – -do-

26. Children Education Allowance should be allowed up to Graduate, Post Graduate, and all Professional Courses. Allow any two children for Children Education Allowance.

27. Fixation of pay on promotion – two increments in feeder grade with minimum
benefit of Rs.3000.
28. House Rent Allowance

X Class Cities 60%
Other Classified Cities 40%
Unclassified Locations 20%

29. City Allowance

`X’ Class Cities `Y’ Class Cities
A. Pay up to Rs.50,000 10% 5%
B. Pay above Rs.50,000 6% minimum Rs 5000 3% minimum Rs.2500

30. Patient Care Allowance to all para-medical and staff working in hospitals.

31. All allowances to be increased by three times.

32. NE Region benefits – Payment of Special Duty Allowance @ 37.5 of pay.

33. Training:- Sufficient budget for in-service training.

34. Leave Entitlement

(i) Increase Casual Leave 08 to 12 days & 10 days to 15 days.
(ii) Declare May Day as National Holiday

(iii) In case of Hospital Leave, remove the ceiling of maximum 24 months leave and 120 days full payment and remaining half payment.

(iv) Allow accumulation of 400 days Earned Leave

(v) Allow encashment of 50% leave while in service at the credit after 20 years Qualifying Service.

(vi) National Holiday Allowance (NHA) – Minimum one day salary and eligibility criteria to be removed for all Non Executive Staff.

(vii) Permit encashment of Half Pay Leave.

(viii) Increase Maternity Leave to 240 days to female employees & increase 30 days Paternity Leave to male employees.
35. LTC

(a) Permission to travel by air within and outside the NE Region.
(b) To increase the periodicity once in a two year.
(c) One visit outside country in a lifetime

36. Income Tax:
(i) Allow 30% standard deduction to salaried employees.
(ii) Exempt all allowances.
(iii) Raise the ceiling limit as under:
(a) General – 2 Lakh to 5 Lakh
(b) Sr. Citizen – 2.5 Lakh to 7 Lakh
(c) Sr. Citizen above 80 years of age – 5 Lakh to 10 Lakh
(iv) No Income Tax on pension and family pension and Dearness Relief.
35. (a) Effective grievance handling machinery for all non-executive staff.
(b) Spot settlement
(c) Maintain schedule of three meetings in a year
(d) Department Council be revived at all levels
(e) Arbitration Award be implemented within six month, if not be discussed with Staff Side before rejection for finding out some modified form of agreement.

36. Appoint Arbitrator for shorting all pending anomalies of the 6th CPC.

37. Date of Increment – 1st January and 1st July every year. In case of employees retiring on 31st December and 30th June, they should be given one increment on last day of service, i.e. 31st December and 30th June, and their retirements benefits should be calculated by adding the same.

38. General Insurance: Active Insurance Scheme covering risk upto Rs. 7,50,000/- to Non Executive & Rs. 3,50,000/- to Skilled staff by monthly contribution of Rs. 750/- & Rs. 350/- respectively.

39. Point to point fixation of pay.

40. Extra benefits to Women employees (i) 30% reservation for women.
(ii) Posting of husband and wife at same station.
(iii) One month special rest for chronic disease
(iv) Conversion of Child Care Leave into Family Care Leave
(v) Flexi time
41. Gratuity:
Existing ceiling of 16 ½ months be removed and Gratuity be paid @ half month salary for every year of qualifying service.
Remove ceiling limit of Rs.10 Lakh for Gratuity.

42. Pension:
(i) Pension @ 67% of Last Pay Drawn (LPD) instead of 50% presently.
(ii) Pension after 10 years of qualifying service in case of resignation.
(iii) Increase pension age-based as under:
65 years – 70% of LPD
70 years – 75% of LPD
75 years – 80% of LPD
80 years – 85% of LPD
85 years – 90% of LPD
90 years – 100% of LPD
(iv) Parity of pension to retirees before 1.1.2006.
(v) Enhanced family pension should be same in case of death in harness and normal death.
(vi) After 10 years, family pension should be 50% of LPD.
(vii) Family pension to son upto the age of 28 years looking to the recruitment age.
(viii) Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) @ Rs.2500/- per month.
(ix) Extend medical facilities to parents also.
(x) HRA to pensioners.
(xi) Improvement in ex-gratia pension to CPF/SRPF retirees up to 1/3rd of full pension.

Thanks and congratulations to Com. Shiva Gopal Mishra, Secretary, Staff Side, NC/JCM and all the members of the NC/JCM(Staff Side)

Source:http://ncjcmstaffside.com/2014/highlights-of-the-memorandum-submitted-on-issues-common-to-all-central-government-employees-to-secretary-7th-pay-commission/
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Tuesday, July 01, 2014

Relaxation for LTC by Air to visit Jammu Kashmir should have been extended


            The relaxation granted by previous government to central government employees to visit North Eastern Region and Jammu Kashmir by Air have not been extended beyond its period. It is really unfortunate that during the election and the post-election time the concessions for NER and Jammu Kashmir were ended.

         The central government employees have expected that these concessions would be extended for further two more years. Many central government employees are still writing us to know whether this relaxation will be extended or not. But we could not really understand that why the NC JCM didn’t come forward to place the demand for extending this LTC Relaxation before the authorities concerned.

            Initially the Central Government had decided to permit Central Government servants to travel by air to North Eastern Region on LTC with effect from 02/5/2008 vide DOPT Order No. F.No. 31011/4/2007-Estt.(A) dated 02/5/2008. After Completion of two years, this relaxation had been extended beyond 1.5.2010 vide DOPT Order No. F.No. 31011/4/2007-Estt.(A) dated 20/4/2010. Again DOPT issued an order (No: No. 31011/4/2007-Estt.(A) Dated-30/04/2012) to extend this relaxation for NER up to 1/5/2014. Beyond this period no order has been issued by DOPT. So with this two extension, for the past six years the central government employees have been permitted to avail the Relaxation for travel by air to visit NER.

      Whereas, the Relaxation for travel by air to visit Jammu and Kashmir, has been allowed only for four years. The central government employees were permitted to avail this relaxation with effect from 18-6-2010 through DOPT Order  No. 31011/2/2003-Estt.(A-IV) Dated 18/06/2010 and it was extended for further two years beyond the date of 17-6-2012 by the  DOPT Order No. 31011/2/2003-Estt.A-IV Dated 15/06/2012 . As per this order this relaxation ended on 17/6/2014.

     On the grounds of the relaxation extended to NER for six years, the relaxation for Jammu and Kashmir also should have been extended for further two more years beyond the date of 17/6/2014 to complete six years. All the central government employees expect the federations to take up this demand to the appropriate level to get the relaxation is extended again.

Expected Dearness Allowance for July 2014 : AICPIN for the Month of May 2014.

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Confederation writes for removal of limit of 3 spells for Child Care leave in a calender year.

CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS
1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi - 110001

Ref: Confd./GENL/2014
Dated - 30.06.2014

To
The Secretary (Personnel)
Department of Personnel & Training
Ministry of Personnel Public Greivances
North Block, New Delhi - 110001

Sir,
Sub: - Child Care Leave for removal of limit of 3 spell in a calendar year - reg. 

Ref: - DOPT OM No. 13018/6/2013-Estt (L) dated 05.06.2014

A kind reference is invited on the above cited OM. While we welcome the removal of earlier stipulation of child care leave for minimum period of 15 days at a time, it is requested now to dispense the limitation of three spells in a calendar year.

The condition spelled in the DOPT OM No. 13018/1/2010-Estt (Leave) dated 07.09.2010 limiting the grant of three spells in a calendar year now become a constraint to the less leave takers and needs a revision. It is quite beneficial both to the administration and staff to enhance the three spells limit to more or without limit. This will encourage the beneficiaries to utilize their CCL to the extent of optimal level.

Hence, it is requested to-remove the condition of limiting three spells in a calendar for availing child care leave in the backdrop of removal of 15 days condition for each spell.

Early response in this regard is highly solicited.

With profound regards,

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-
(M.Krishnan)
Secretary General

Source:www.confederationhq.blogspot.in

Expected Dearness Allowance for July 2014 : AICPIN for the Month of May 2014.

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Syllabus for professional papers for 30% LDCE for promotion to Group B’ post of AEN in Civil Engineering Department of Railways/Production Units.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No.: 64/2014
No. E(GP)2008/2/6
New Delhi, dt: 24.06.2014

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways and Production Units.

Sub: Syllabus for professional papers for 30% LDCE for promotion to Group B’ post of AEN in Civil Engineering Department of Railways/Production Units.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. E(GP)2008/2/6 dated 09.08.2012.

Vide this office letter of even number dated 09.08.2012, a revised syllabus has been prescribed for promotion to Group B post of AEN in the Civil Engineering Department, In this regard, it has been decided to include a topic on track machines as per the details given in the annexure separately as item No. 19 of Paper.II in lieu of item No. 3(g)-maintenance and working of various track machines included in this paper.

2. These instructions will be effective from the date of issue of this letter. However, LDCEs for which written examinations have already been held or are at an advanced stage need not be disturbed.

3. Please acknowledge receipt.

Sd/-
(MEENAKSHI SALUJA)
DY. DIRECTOR, ESTT.(GP)-III
RAILWAY BOARD

Syllabus for professional papers for 30% LDCE for promotion to Group B post of AEN in Civil Engineering Department.

Paper-II

Item No. 19:

(I) Provisions of Indian Railway Track Machines Manual.

(ii) Working principles and performance parameter of various Track Machines on Indian Railways.

(iii) Engines: Classification of IC engines, basic terminology, working principles of IC engines, main systems of diesel engines: air supply system, fuel supply systems, lubricating systems, cooling system.

(iv) Controls and working systems of various Track Machines.

(v) Working of various Track Machines: Pre- requisites, pre- block preparatory works, operations during block, post-block attention works.

(vi) Working of tamping machines in design mode.

(vii) Performance and quality parameters in tamping, squeezing pressure, squeezing time, vibration pressure and tamping depth.

(viii) Maintenances schedules of various track machines.

(ix) Troubleshooting

(x) Rules for movement and working of track machines.

Source: AIRF
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Revision of remuneration rates in para-medical categories in Group ‘C’ on contract basis

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 66/2014

E(NG)II/2005/RC-4/SC/2
 New Delhi, dated 25.6.2014

The General Manager (P)
All Zonal Railways/Pus
RE/Allahabad & Metro Railway, Kolkata.

Sub: Revision of remuneration rates in para-medical categories in Group ‘C’ on contract basis 

Ref: E(NG)II/2004/RC-4/SC/2 dated 01.02.2010

The issue of revision of monthly remuneration rates for filling up posts in para - medical categories in Group ‘C’ on contract basis, have been engaging the attention of the Board. It has now been decided by the Ministry of Railways that the following monthly remuneration (consolidated) will be effective from 1.7.2014.

For the post in Grade Rs. 2550-3200/5200-20200 + GP( 1800) = Rs. 10670 per month.

(ii) For the post in Grade Rs. 3050-4590/5200-20200 + GP(1900) Rs. 10820 per month.

(iii) For the post in Grade Rs.3250-4900/5200-20200 + GP (2000) = Rs. 10970 per month.

(iv) For the post in Grade Rs. 4000-6000/5200-20200 + GP(2400) = Rs. 11590 per month.

(v) For the post in Grade Rs.4500-7000/5200-20200 + GP(2800)= Rs. 12190 per month.

(vi) For the post in Grade Rs. 5000-8000/9300-34800 + GP(4200) Rs. 20570 per month.

(vii) For the post in Grade Rs. 7450-11500/9300-34800+ GP(4600) = Rs.21190 per month.

2. Other terms and conditions as stipulated vide Board’s letter dated 19.07.2005 would continue to be the same.

3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board).

Sd/-
(HARSHA DASS)
Director Estt. (N)II
Railway Board.

Source: AIRF
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Railway Budget 2014-15 – Suggestions of AIRF

All India Railwaymen’s Federation
4, State Entry Road,
New Delhi – 110055

No.AIRF/60

Dated: June 28, 2014

Hon’ble Minister for Railways,
Ministry of Railways,
(Government of India),
New Delhi

Respected Sir,

Sub: Rail Budget 2014-15 – AIRF’s suggestions

All India Railwaymen’s Federation(AIRF), the largest federation of the Ministry of Railways, would like to place following general and genuine demands of the Railwaymen and their dependents for inclusion in the forthcoming Rail Budget 2014-15.

1. The former Hon’ble Minister for Railways had made a number of announcements in regard to various Welfare Schemes while presenting successive Rail Budgets, that include opening of Medical Colleges, Nursing Colleges, Central Schools, Technical Institutions etc. was made. In addition. In addition, “Own Your House Scheme” and provision of Mobile Medical Van for treatment of Railway Staff and their families posted on roadside station, was also announced by them for the Railwaymen. It is unfortunate that the above schemes have yet not been seen the light of the day due to one reason or the other and no proper budget allocation is made for implementation of the same.

Ref.: (i) Para 32 of Hon’be MR’s Rail Budget Speech for the year 2009-10 in respect of setting up of Nursing College and Medical Colleges.

Ref.: (ii) Para 50 of Hon’be MR’s Rail Budget Speech for the year 2010-11 – Setting up of hospitals and educational institutions on surplus railway land.

Ref.: (iii) Para 61 of Hon’be MR’s Rail Budget Speech for the year 2011-12 in respect of setting up of Polytechnics

With a view to secure trust and believe of more than 13 lakh Railwaymen in the Railway Ministry, it would be quite appropriate that necessary budgetary provision is ensured in the forthcoming Rail Budget for the year 2014-15, so that there is some visible progress in this regard.

2. Extension of LARSGESS

The “Liberalized Active Retirement Scheme for Guaranteed Employment of Safety Staff” (LARSGESS) was introduced in the year 2010, modifying the “Safety Related Voluntary Retirement Scheme” in vogue, that came into effect in the year 2005.

This LARSGESS Scheme has been working quite successfully and satisfactorily in maintaining safety standards on the Indian Railways and has equally been found economically viable also, as such the scope of this scheme needs to be extended to cover all Safety Categories Staff working in GP up Rs.4600.

3. Improvement in the condition of Railway Colonies, roads and Running/Rest Rooms

A large number of Railway quarters are over-aged and their maintenance/repair is not practicable due to abnormally high cost. Due to paucity of sufficient funds, neither proper maintenance/repair of the Railway quarters is being managed nor new quarters built in replacement of the old-aged ones. The roads and drainage system in the Railway Colonies is also in very depleted condition. Similar is the condition of most of the Drivers/Guard’s Running Rooms, TTEs Rest Rooms, Subordinate Rest Houses and Rest Rooms for other Railways staff, as a result of which, these staff are not able to take proper rest therein.

Adequate funds needs to be allocated for improvement in the condition of Railway Colonies, Running Rooms, Rest Houses, Rest Rooms etc. as also for provision of separate Ladies Running Rooms/Rest Rooms, Toilets and Change Room for Women Railway Employees.

4. Improvement in medical facilities

Railway Health Services are getting deteriorated day-by-day due to non-availability of adequate number of Railway doctors, paramedical staff and infrastructure. Even life saving medicines are at times not being provided to Railway beneficiaries on account of paucity of resources. Proper allocation of funds for overall improvement in Railway Health Services is, therefore, required to be made so as to engage Specialist Doctors, paramedical staff and availability of proper quality of medicines, particularly life saving medicines from reputed firms. Sufficient number of specialized private or semi-government hospitals are also required to be recognized for treatment of Railway beneficiaries at all important stations.

The already announced “Smart Card” facility for getting cashless treatment in recognized hospitals has not yet been implemented despite lapse of sufficient time, as such this facility be introduced immediately for all existing and retired Railway employees so that they are able to get hassle-free treatment in emergency.

In the wake of present Central Government’s scheme to open Medical Colleges in all the district hospitals, all the Divisional Hospitals in the Railways should also be considered for opening of Associated Medical Colleges, wherein facilities available in this hospitals, like doctors, paramedical staff and other medical facilities can be made use of, because the Divisional Hospitals mostly cover more than one district.

There should be no age bar for getting treatment from the Railway Hospitals/Referral Hospitals for the wards of the Railwaymen, and the same should continue till marriage of the daughter or employment of the son without any age limit.

5. Filling up of Safety Category Posts

It is seen that despite several assurances by the Ministry of Railways, around 1.5 lakh Safety Category Posts always remain unfilled, which is a potential danger to the safety of rail operation. Some new mechanism, therefore, needs to be developed to fill up at least vacancies in the Safety Categories in a time bound manner, wherein priority needs to be given to the wards of the Railwaymen. This procedure was in vogue in the early 1990s

6. Extension of facilities of Privilege/Complimentary Passes

It may be recalled that, one of the former Hon’ble Ministers for Railways had announced to extend the benefit of Privilege/Complimentary Pass to both the parents of the Railwaymen and the officers, but the same is yet to be implemented. In case of Defence employees and other enterprises, both the parents are entitled to avail the facility of free travel, but not in the Railways, which is the largest transport system in our country. This needs to be implemented forthwith.

The facility of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes is being denied to all those Railway employees who could not complete 20 years of Qualifying Service due to their late entry in the Railways, either appointed on compassionate ground or absorption of Coolies, employment of Ex. Servicemen in Railways. Since all these appointments are made under special circumstances, the condition of minimum Qualifying Service of 20 years needs to be relaxed for such employees.

The age limit for entitlement of Passes also needs to be enhanced for dependent son in the present social scenario until they get employment, without any age bar.

7. Revision of New Pension Scheme

During the course of negotiations held with the Railway Board on 07.02.2014 on the 36-point Charter of Demands of the AIRF for Railway Strike, it was unanimously agreed that New Pension Scheme will be replaced with “Old/Guaranteed Pension Scheme” for those employed on or after 01.01.2004 on Indian Railways on the pattern of Defence personnel. The former Hon’ble MR had, therefore, taken up this issue with the Ministry of Finance also. Suitable measures be announced to meet the agreement arrived at between the Staff Side and the Railway Board.

8. Absorption of Quasi-Administrative Staff in the Railways

The Quasi-Administrative Staff employed on the Indian Railways be regularized and Railway Board may be instructed to restore the scheme for Quasi-Administrative Offices as being allowed in case of Railway Officers for engaging TADK/Bungalow Peon.

9. Provision of proper infrastructure and manpower while introducing new trains

New trains are being introduced as a regular measure without providing proper infrastructure and adequate manpower, resulting in increasing workload has become a safety hazard, owing to shortage of staff and improper infrastructure. Therefore, no new trains be introduced until proper infrastructure and adequate manpower is made available for running the same.

With kind regards!

Sd/-
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
General Secretary

Source : AIRF
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