NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES, GROUP ‘C’ (FNPO P3) AMBATTUR BRANCH, CHENNAI 600 053
FNPO ZINDABAD

Tuesday 31 May 2016

31.05.2016


No TDS for PF withdrawals of up to Rs 50,000 from June 1

7th Pay Commission award to go to Cabinet next month

REFUND HRA DEDUCTED FROM GOVT. SERVANT’S SALARY: HC

Click here to view details


DISMISSED STAFF ENTITLED TO ENCASHMENT OF EL: MADRAS HIGH COURT


30.05.2016
1)Cadre Restructuring of Group `C`- violation of Agreement-letter from RMS JCA.
2)Development on 7th CPC recommendations.

Saturday 28 May 2016

Hyundai Motor India Announces Special Offer For Central Government Employees
The customers will get a benefit of Rs 7,000 on Grand i10 and Xcent and Rs 5,000 on i10 and Eon in addition to the existing promotional offers.

NEW DELHI: Hyundai Motor India on Tuesday has announced 20 Years Celebration offer exclusively for Central Government Employees. The customers will get a benefit of Rs 7,000 on Grand i10 and Xcent and Rs 5,000 on i10 and Eon in addition to the existing promotional offers. The Central Government Employees are significant prospective customers for Hyundai across urban and rural India.

Rakesh Srivastava, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, HMIL, said, "Pride of India celebration offer is especially for the Central Government Employees who value Hyundai as a tried and trusted brand with very strong customer affinity. With this initiative, Hyundai aspires to increase its engagement towards becoming the lifetime partners of Central Government Employees."

This promotional offer will be supported by Hyundai Motor India's large sales and service network in the country with 449 dealers to support the sales and 1163 Service Points to fulfill service requirements of customers. The pre-owned certified car dealerships of Hyundai Motor India, 'H-Promise' has a wide presence of 386 dealerships across India.

The company recently conducted 'Mega Experience Hyundai Program' which will let Hyundai customers to experience the services and product. It will provide free 18 point check-up conducted at locations like, malls, residential societies, parking lots and petrol pumps.


New Initiatives taken by Karnataka Circle - Pencil type letter boxes

To attract the attention of youth and Children, 2 letter boxes have been redesigned with Pencil type stand at two prominent locations in Bengaluru, one at Bible Society of India, Anil Kumble Circle on M.G.Road and the other in front of Bishop Cotton Boys School.



27/05/2016
 I) FNPO& NUGDS tendered evidence
II) Today SG FNPO, General Secretary P4 and General Secretary NUGDS met Chairman Postal Board and discussed the following issues:

1) Cadre Restructuring.

2) Finacle issues.

3) Pension to T/S Casual Laborers who have observed as MTS after 2004.



Outcome of the meeting as follows:

1) Cadre Restructuring of PA/SA - File cleared by Chairman Postal Board and orders will be issued by establishment section.

D.G. Post letter No. 25-04/2012-PE-I dated 27th May, 2016.

            The Cadre Restructuring of Group-C  employees of Department of Posts has been undertaken in consultation with Department of Expenditure , Ministry of Finance in pursuance of the approval concurrence of the Department  of Expenditure  vide ID No. 2(45)E.III Desk/2015 dated 12th May,2016 , a list at distribution of the posts containing the existing and revised posts  of Postal Assistants, Lower Selection  Grade, Higher Selection  Grade II & I and also a few HSG-I (Non-Functional Grade) is enclosed for implementation with the  following  instructions:

a)         The post of SPMs in Single  Handed  and Double Handed Post Offices  to the cadre of LSG posts (GP Rs.2800) shown in the  annexure now allotted to the Circle , will be placed in the Grade  Pay of Rs.2800/- in the Pay Band-I..

b)         The post of SPMs in Triple Handed Post Offices, in the extent of HSG-II  posts (GP4200) shown the annexure  now allotted  to the Circle and all other existing norms based LSG Posts in Post offices  will be placed in the Grade Pay of Rs.4200- in the Pay  Band-II. In no case, the total number of HSG-II posts shall exceed the number of posts allotted to the Circle.

C)        Existing  posts in HSG-II to the extent  of posts  now allotted  and shown in the annexure , will  be placed in the  Grade Pay of Rs.4600/- in the Pay  Band-II along with the existing  HSG-I Posts . Remaining HSG-II posts if any shall remain in the GP of Rs.4200 only. In no case, the total number of HSG-I posts shall exceed the number of posts allotted in the Circle.

d)         The Cadre Restructuring of these posts  are only in respect of the  posts from Postal Side  other  than the posts of RMS ., Circle and Regional Offices and SBCO Wings.

e)         If the revised number of posts is in excess of the existing strength of a particular grade the difference will be deemed as  newly sanctioned posts in that grade . Similarly, if the revised number of posts is in  a grade is less than the existing strength the number of posts equal to the difference  will be treated as having been  abolished in that grade.

 f)         The vacancies arising out of the restructuring will be filled up only from the amongst the official who fulfill the eligibility criteria  laid down in the recruitment rules  for the post.

g)         The new HSG-I (Non Functional  Grade)  with the grade  pay of Rs.4800/- is only  for those  who  are  senior  most  and completed  not less than a minimum service of 2 years  in HSG-I  subject to the  number of posts specified  for the Circle  in HSG-I (Non Functional  Grade) (for example  the number of NFG officials in AP Circle should never  exceed (17) after following usual procedure of non functional upgradation(s).

2.         These instructions will be effective from the date of issue of the orders. The actual benefit would however be admissible to the eligible officials from the date of actual promotion.

3.         Receipt of the order may be acknowledged. Immediate action initiated and compliance report sent at the earliest.
                                                                                   Sd/-
                                                                                                (Tarun Mittal)

                                                            Assistant Director General (PE-II)



2) In regard to Finacle issues, Secretary assured that all Finacle problems will be settled before June 3rd, 2016.

3) In regard to T/S Casual Laborers, the matter will be taken to DOPT in favour of T/S Casual Laborers by the Department before June 10th, 2016.

The present Chairman Postal Board is very positive and assured that all pending issues will settled as early as possible.


26/05/2016

1)NEW SYSTEM OF MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION OF GDS

2)Acceptance of POSB business in case Finacle CBS application is not accessible or slow to accept transactions presented at the counter invoking Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
3)Now penalty for urinating in open, spitting in govt offices -

3)Latest Employment News 

25/05/2016
1) Cabinet approves cadre review for I.P.S.
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE. 
2)Advantages and Need for filing NIL Income Tax Return 
3)Special Cover On 2560th  Birth Anniversary Of Gautama Buddha  

Tuesday 24 May 2016

Good news for Central Government Pensioners 
Click here to view details

Single Window Service for Central Government Pensioners  

Click here to Read More

India Post Payment Bank at a glance 

Rs. 800 cr. for Postal Payments Bank 

Click here to Read More

President conveys his appreciation and admiration for India’s unparalleled postal network  

Click here to Read More


REDESIGNING OF POSTMAN UNIFORM

Click here to view details


STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR CLAIM SETTLEMENT UNDER PMJJBY



Clarification of refund of RD Default fee when Finacle is down in CBS Post offices
Click here to view details

Amazon India will no longer offer refunds on electronics

Monday 23 May 2016

7th Pay Commission Latest News – Empowered Committee Meeting likely on 11th June - 
Click here to Read More

India Post payments bank will be functional by March 17: Ravi Shankar Prasad - 
Click here to Read More

Sunday 22 May 2016

Preservation period of records at Branch Offices
Preservation period of records at Branch Offices is as under -

1
Branch Office Account (Pa.6)
3 years after they are used
2
BO Journal (Pa-5), BO slips
3 years after they are used
3
Book of BO receipts (Ms-87(a))
2 years after they are used
4
Regd lists/Parcel lists/Mail lists
2 years after they are used
5
Invoices received from P.S.D
3 years.
6
BO Slips
2 years.
7
Order Book/Stock Book
To be destroyed after special permission from Divisional Head
8
Postman book (ms-87)
2 years
9
Book of postmarks
2 years
10
Depatmental Circulars
Permanent
11
Enumeration returns
5 years
12
Yearly Value Returns(YVR))
5 years

(Rule 21 of Branch Offices Rules)

Note: The records i.e Order book, Stock book, Postman book and Book of Postmarks should be destroyed by fire in presence of BPM or otherwise, in such a manner that they may not be used again. Other record should be torn up and sold as waste paper by BPM and credit sale proceeds to “UCR”.



Shri. Ravi Shankar Prasad addressed the Heads of Circles ( CPMGs ) Conference of Postal department at Hyderabad on  22/05/2016 
Click here to Read More

21.05.2016
Minimum Pension – Ministry Of Labour & Employment -

Click here to Read More

Employment News Issue dated 21st May 2016 - 27th May 2016 - 
Click here to view highlights
Railways commission Wi-Fi service at 3 more stations - 
Click here to Read More
Central Govt Employees In Wait For 7th Pay Commission Award - 
click here Read More

Revision of rates of Special Cancellation / Cover release by DoP on various occasions - 

Click to view Dte Order


Friday 20 May 2016

Cadre Restructuring – Latest - 
Click here to Read More

Opposing merger with SBI, unions in associate banks to strike work - 

Click here to view details

Government mulls gratuity to employees under National Pension System-

Click here to Read more

Thursday 19 May 2016

Adventure Sports & Similar Activities amongst CG Employees . Approved Programme for May-August -2016 


Delivery Boundary Mapping Of Post Offices Under Geo Tagging - 

Click here to View Dte Letter


Joint issue between Department of Posts and United Nations Postal Administration on UN Women He For She postage stamp
Click here to Read More

Wednesday 18 May 2016

Meeting with Cabinet Secretary



Head to a post office for a vehicle loan
The next time you plan to get a loan for a new two or three-wheeler, walk to the nearest post office. The Department of Posts has tied up with Bajaj Auto Finance Limited to assist in financial enquires about loans.

In yet another attempt to reinvent itself and connect to customers, post offices will now offer services to provide details about the finance option available through brochures. Officials of the postal department said post offices would act as an intermediary and provide information on various two- and three-wheeler loan schemes and offers.

Of the 400 post offices chosen in the Tamil Nadu circle for the facility, nearly 100 post offices are in the city.

The service will be extended to other e-payment-enabled post offices depending on the performance.

Customers who apply through post offices would get a discount in processing fee and also a waiver in rate of interest for the loan obtained.

Patronage-based

Pointing out that Kerala postal circle was already accepting monthly instalments, officials said such measures would be adopted based on the patronage of the service.

Among the retail services, payment of electricity bills and reservation of railway tickets are among the most-sought ones. Post offices are also involved in sales of various products such as solar lamps and Penta mobiles.

Officials said last year, the department earned revenue of Rs.3.5 crore through retail services.






Customers who apply through post offices will get discounts, waiver in rate of interest



MACP benefit would be given in the hierarchy of next higher Grade Pay – DOPT Clarification Dated 17-5-2016
No. 22034/04/2013-Estt.(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievance & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training


North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 17.05.2016

Office Memorandum

Subject :- References/Representations/Court Cases in various Ministries / Departments / Organisations for grant of MACPS benefits in the promotional hierarchy – reg.

In continuation of Department of Personnel Training’s earlier O.M. of even no. dated 20.01.2016 and dated 01.03.2016 on the above mentioned subject, the undersigned is directed to forward a copy of the decision dated 28.04.2016 of Hon’ble CAT, Calcutta Bench in OA No. 351/00195/2014 filed by Shri S.H.K. Murti & Others Vs. UOI &Ors whereby the demand of the applicant for MACP in promotional hierarchy has been dismissed, for necessary action and compliance. The Hon’ble Tribunal in the aforesaid decision dated 28.04.2016 has held that the MACP benefit would be given in the hierarchy of next higher Grade Pay and not in Grade Pay of promotional hierarchy which will be payable on actual promotion.

2. All Ministries/Departments are requested to upload it on their websites for wider publicity.

sd/-(G. Jayanthi)
Director (E-I)

Authority: www.persmin.gov.in