Cancellation of Rural ICT Hardware (RH) RFP issued on 12.07.2013

The Department of Posts has decided to cancel the Rural ICT Hardware (RH) RFP issued on 12.O7.2013. To view memo issued by Diretorate, please CLICK HERE.

 

India Post first ATM at Bangalore

To see the photographs of the trail transaction made at the India Post mock ATM installed at Bangalore GPO, please CLICK HERE.

 

Launch of Express Parcel and Business Parcel.

It has been decided by DOP to launch new parcel product from 2/12/2013. Initially, Express Parcel service will be launched from 20 cities viz. Agra, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Delhi (NCR), Patna, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkatta, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Pune, Parwanoo, Shillong, Surat & Thiruvananthapuram. Express Parcel would be available both for retail customers in post offices and bulk customers. Business Parcel would only be available for bulk customers.

To view new rates for Business Parcel, please CLICK HERE. 
 

Commemorative Stamps on Sashastra Seema Bal released on 29th November 2013.

Sashastra Seema Bal or SSB (Armed Border Force) is one of India's Central Armed Police Forces. It is often referred to as a paramilitary force. It is currently under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. It was formerly known as the Special Service Bureau. SSB was set up in early 1963 in the wake of the Sino-Indian War. The primary task of the force was to provide armed support for RAW and secondary task was to inculcate feelings of national belonging in the border population and develop their capabilities for resistance through a continuous process of motivation, training, development, welfare programs and activities in the then NEFA, North Assam, North Bengal, hills of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh and many other areas. SSB was renamed as "Sashastra Seema Bal" in accordance with its new role and come under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the year 2001. This was done after Kargil War when " one border one force concept" was adopted.

 

The Minister of State for Home, Shri R.P.N. Singh released a Commemorative Stamp on the occasion of Golden Jubilee of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) on 29th November 2013 at New Delhi.

 

 

General Secretary visited Postal Directorate...

General Secretary, CHQ President, CHQ Treasurer, CHQ OGS-II, CS WB and CS Haryana  Circle visited Postal Directorate on 27/11/2013 and 28/11/2013 and met with Member (Personnel), DDG (P), DDG (Estt), Director (Staff), Director (Estt), OSD to Secretary (Posts) and also to concerned ADGs/SOs. S/Shri Ajith Kumar ASP (PMU) and Parmanand ASP (PMU) also accompanied to CHQ team and extended their  full co-operation.  During the course of meetings, following pending issues were discussed in detail and present status is noted against each. 

S. No.	Items discussed	Present status
1	Supplementary DPC for the promotion to the cadre of PS Gr. B	Directorate is going to call for the information from all circles about joining / declining the promotion in PS Gr. B cadre by officer/s who selected under Memo No. 9-33/2013-SPG dated 10/10/2013 and then only proceed further for holding of supplementary DPC if needed.
2	Repatriation of PS Gr. B officers to their Home Circle	It was assured that repatriation memo will be issued immediately after receipt of information from circles.
3	Formation of revised Recruitment Rules for the post of PS Gr. B cadre	There is no progress in the matter. Some creation memos of PS Gr. B cadre are still awaited to reply the query raised by DoPT.
4	Cadre restructuring / promotional aspects concerning Inspectors and Assistant Superintendent Posts.	This vital issue discussed in the meeting held with Member (P) at length. GS, President, Treasurer, CS WB, CS Haryana and OGS-II have taken active part in the discussion. Member (P) / DDG (P) and Director (Staff) who attended the meeting have principally accepted the proposal. CHQ team also met with DDG (Estt.), Director (Estt.), ADG (Estt.) and discussed the issue and requested them to move the proposal as early as possible. OSD to Secretary (P) told us that, Madam is also in favour of the proposal.
5	Holding of DPC for the promotion to JTS Gr. A for the year 2012-13 and 2013-14.	Few periods CRs /APARs of 32 officers are still awaited for which Directorate has asked for NRC from circles. Vigilance clearance report i/r/o one officer from UP circle is awaited. The representations submitted by one officer each from Gujrat, Maharashtra and Odisha circle against below bench mark in their CRs/APARs have not been finalised by circles. In view of these problems, DPC for the year 2012-13 is said to be delayed. DPC for 2013-14 will be convened after holding of DPC for 2012-13.
6	Request for grant of Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/- to the ASPs after completion 4 years of regular service in G.P. of Rs. 4800/- earned under MACP Scheme.	The matter is still under process at Directorate.
7	Grant of honorarium to part time Inquiry Officers/ Presenting Officers for conducting inquiries under Rule-10 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2011 and revision of financial powers delegated to CPMG for sanction of the Honorarium	File already sent to DoPT for enhancing the limit.
8	Revision of monetary ceiling of briefcase/ladies purse for official  purposes	This issue discussed with DDG (Estt.). DOP is thinking to seek the approval from MoF for which Association took objection and requested to approve the limit GP wise.
9	Non convening of DPC for the promotion to Dy. Manager MMS.	DPC for 4 posts of Dy. Manager MMS will be convened in next month.
10	Formation of revised Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Manager in MMS.	New concept on Direct Recruitment and Departmental Quota is under consideration. The report of study committee is awaited.
11	Irregularity in promotion and postings in PS Gr. B cadre- Case of Shri P.M. Parmar (Gujrat).	Review DPC is likely to be convened very soon.
12	LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Sr. Postmaster (Gazetted).	No progress. Directorate has not received the outcome of CAT cases either from applicants or concerned circles.
13	Identification of Posts of HSG-I (IP Line) for Postmaster Grade III in Karnataka Circle.	Directorate have issued instructions to all circles for filling up of vacant posts of HSG-I.
14	Declaration of review results of Inspector Posts for the year 2008.	Few candidates missing CRs are being traced at Directorate and then review result will be declared.
15	Filling of back log of Direct Recruit Quota of Inspector Posts in all circles.	DOP is going to formulate new policy on Direct Recruit quota. This year good number of candidates allotted to circles by SSC.
16	Merger / de-merger of IPO/IRM cadre minimum working experience about postal /RMS wing before promotion to ASP / Supdt. Cadre.	This will not be affected on regular promotion to any IP/ASP. In this regard instructions are being issued shortly.
17	LDCE for the promotion to the cadre of PS Gr. B for the year 2013.	Due to receipt of large number of representations on previous examination result and CAT cases, notification for next examination will not be issued till taking over the proper action / decision thereon.
18	Declaration of result of IP and PM Grade-I examination 2013.	The representations received from candidates are under examination / scrutiny. It will take some time.
19	Inter Circle Transfer Rule 38 transfer cases of Inspector Posts.	Directorate have already issued guidelines to all circles for regulating the requests received from IPs. CPMsG are competent to decide the transfer cases on merit. The specific issue, if any may be taken up with Directorate for consideration.
20	Issue of combined seniority list of Inspector Posts cadre	It is under issue.

Mapping of PLI/RPLI Sales force & Payment of Incentive from HO

To view the instructions issued by PLI Directorate, please CLICK HERE.
 

Guide on the Right to Information Act, 2005 - Updated Version

To view DoPT memo No. 1/32/2013-IR dated 28th November 2013, please CLICK HERE.

 

Commissioning of WAN by M/S Sify under IT Modernization Project

To view, please CLICK HERE.
 

Declaration of revised and recast Result of Departmental Examination for promotion to the cadre of Inspector of Posts Examination for the year 2012 held from 13th and 14th October, 2012

Directorate vide memo No. A-34013/07/2013-DE(pt) dated 25^th November 2013, has declared revised and recast result of the departmental examination for promotion to the cadre of Inspector of Posts Examination for the year 2012 held on 13^th and 14^th October, 2012.

S/Shri Jamit Amrutlal Patel (Gujrat), Praveen Chandra Pant (Jharkhand) and Soumya Pramanik (WB) have  been selected additionally and appointed them against any existing / future vacancies of the respective circles.

To view the copy of result, please CLICK HERE.
 

Invitation to Bidders for Workshop to understand Technology/Market trends for providing IT solution to Rural Post offices...

To view the copy of notification, please CLICK HERE.
 

HANDBOOK FOR PERSONNEL OFFICERS 2013 in respect of issues concerning recruitment, training, career development and staff welfare.

Institute of Secretariat Training and Management in collaboration with the Establishment Division of Department of Personnel and Training in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has brought out the updated and revised version of the "Handbook for Personnel Officers" in digital format.

 

Click here to download "Handbook for Personnel Officers"

 

Tata Sons withdraws application for new bank license: RBI

Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, has withdrawn its application for a domestic banking license, RBI said in a statement on Wednesday.

"The company has indicated that its current financial services operating model best supports the needs of the Tata Group's domestic and overseas strategy, and provides adequate operating flexibility to its companies, while securing the interests of the Group's diverse stakeholder base," the Reserve Bank of India said.

The RBI has accepted the application withdrawal request, according to the statement.

Tata Sons had filed the application on July 1, according to the RBI. Companies in the Tata Group include Tata Consultancy ServicesBSE -0.52 % Ltd, Tata Motors LtdBSE 2.31 %, and Tata SteelBSE 0.73 % Ltd.

RBI had said in September that Value Industries, a unit of diversified conglomerate Videocon Industries BSE 0.03 % Ltd, had also withdrawn its application.

Source : The Economic Times

Grant of paid holiday to employees on the day of poll — Regarding.

To view copy of order, please CLICK HERE.
 

REVISED HSG II RECRUITMENT RULES COMMENCED

To view Gazette notification, please CLICK HERE.
 

Govt workers wants DA to be merged with salary

To read the news, please CLICK HERE. 

Declaration of Revised / recast result of the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion to the cadre of PS Gr B 2012 held on 3rd June 2012.

Directorate vide memo No. F.NO A-34013/03/2012- DE dated 22nd November 2013 has declared revised result of LDCE for the promotion to the cadre of PS Gr. B held on 3/6/2012. To view the copy of memo, please  CLICK HERE  . Only following two candidates additionally selected after recasting the entire evaluation process. 

Shri R. J. Sonawale (SC) Maharashatra Circle selected from IP Line and Shri Hanuman S.Visen of UP Circle additionally selected from General Line. Their absorption is against existing /future vacancies from respective quotas. 

CHQ congratulate the officers and wishes them best luck in their future assignment. 

Non-functional upgradation of officers of Indian Postal Service, Group A in PB-4

To view, please CLICK HERE.
 

NMC urges PM to appoint chairman of 7th Pay Commission

The National Mazdoor Conference (NMC) today urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to immediately appoint chairman and other members of the recently-announced 7th Pay Commission at the next cabinet meeting.

"We urge the PM to appoint Chairman and other members of the 7th Pay Commission and take decision in this regard at the next cabinet meeting as employees and pensioners will be entitled for pay commission with effect from January 1, 2011," NMC president Subash Shastri said while addressing a workers' rally here today.

 

He said discussion should be started with representatives of both central and state government employees.

The NMC president said early notification for appointing chairman and other members of the commission is the need of the hour, which is bound to have bearing on about one crore employees and pensioners.

Stressing the need for merging 50 percent DA with basic pay and pension, Shastri appealed to the PM and the Finance Minister to take an early decision in this regard.

Source : http://www.business-standard.com

Health Tips...

1. The bright light on the computer screen makes your brain think its daytime and drives sleep away.

2. Adding freshly ground ginger and garlic not only makes your food taste great, it also helps your body fight everyday wear and tear.

3. Since green chili is a rich source of vitamin A, it helps in the maintenance of bones, teeth, eyes and skin.

4. Papaya seeds contain immunomodulatory compounds that can slow tumour growth.

5. To boost your metabolism, avoid processed foods which make your body work harder to keep your metabolism running smoothly.

6. Munching on the go can fill you with unwanted calories. Limit meals and snacks to designated times.

7. Jaggery is a rich source of minerals, it purifies blood and improves haemoglobin levels.

8. Munch on a fruit instead of a junk snack as fruits hydrate your body, are low on sodium and high on carbs.

 

Commemorative Postage Stamp on Sathya Sai Baba released today by MoS (BD & IT).

Sri Sathya Sai Baba (born as Sathyanarayana Raju; 23 November 1926 – death 24 April 2011) was a highly revered spiritual leader and world teacher, whose life and message are inspiring millions of people throughout the world. He claimed to be the reincarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi. The Sathya Sai Organisation, founded by Sathya Sai Baba "to enable its members to undertake service activities as a means to spiritual advancement" has over 1,200 Sathya Sai Centers in more than 100 countries. Through this organisation, Sathya Sai Baba established a network of free hospitals, clinics, drinking water projects and schools. Sathya Sai's devotees are spread across the world.

 

Union Minister of State for Communication & Information Technology (IT) Killi Krupa Rani released a commemorative stamp on Sathya Sai Baba on the occasion of his 88th birth anniversary celebrations held at Puttaparthi (Anantapur district) on 23rd November 2013.

 

GS Tour programme....

General Secretary, President, CS West Bengal Circle and OGS-II are going to attend the meeting with Hon'ble Member (P) on 27/11/2013 at 16.00 hours at Dak Bhawan. The following pending issues will also be discussed with concerned offiers.  

1.   Supplementary DPC for the promotion to the cadre of PS Gr. B

2.   Repatriation of PS Gr. B officers to their Home Circle.

3.   Formation of revised Recruitment Rules for the post of PS Gr. B cadre

4.   Cadre restructuring /promotional aspects concerning Inspectors and Asstt Supdts .

5.   Holding of DPC for the promotion to JTS Gr. A for the year 2012-13 and 2013-14. 

6.   Request for grant of Grade Pay of Rs 5400/- to the ASPs after completion 4 years of regular service in G.P. of Rs. 4800/- earned under MACP Scheme

7.   Grant of honorarium to part time Inquiry Officers/ Presenting Officers for conducting inquiries under Rule-10 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2011 and revision of financial powers delegated to CPMG for sanction of the Honorarium

8.   Revision of monetary ceiling of briefcase/ladies purse for official  purposes

9.   Non Implementation of Modified Assured Carrier Scheme for Inspector Posts /Asstt. Supdt. Posts Cadre in true spirit.

10.  Non convening of DPC for the promotion to Dy. Manager MMS

11.  Formation of revised Recruitment Rules for the post of Assistant Manager in MMS

12. Irregularity in promotion and postings in PS Gr. B cadre- Case of Shri P.M. Parmar (Gujrat)

13. LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Sr. Postmaster (Gazetted)

14. Identification of Posts of HSG-I (IP Line) for Postmaster Grade III in Karnataka Circle

15.  Declaration of review results of Inspector Posts for the year 2007 and 2008

16. Filling-up of back log of Direct Recruit Quota of Inspector Posts in all circles
17. Merger / de-merger of IPO/IRM cadre minimum working experience about postal / RMS wing before promotion to ASP / Supdt. Cadre

All Circle Secretaries and members are requested to intimate whether any item/s needs discussion at Directorate, if so, furnish the details to GS on his email id.
 

Retd. Secretary (Posts) appointed as Information Commissioner in the CIC.



Ms Manjula Prasher
Retd. Secretary (Posts) 

Smt. Deepak Sandhu, Chief Information Commissioner administered the oath of office of the Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission(CIC) to Shri Yashovardhan Azad, Shri Sharat Sabharwal, Smt Manjula Parasher, Shri M A Khan Yusufi and Shri Madabhushanam Sridhar Acharyulu here today.

The total number of Information Commissioners including the Chief Information Commissioner has gone up to 10 in the CIC with these five new Information Commissioners.

1. Shri Yashovardhan Azad, a former IPS Officer, before joining the Office of Information Commissioner in Central Information Commission, was holding the post of Secretary (Security) in Cabinet Secretariat.

2. Shri Sharat Sabharwal a career diplomat, retired as High Commissioner of India in Pakistan before joining the Office of Information Commissioner.

3. Smt Manjula Parasher a former Indian Postal Service Officer had retired as Secretary from the Department of Posts before joining the Office of Information Commissioner.

4. Shri MA Khan Yusufi, a former Indian Legal Service Officer, before joining the Office of Information Commissioner in CIC was holding the post of Chairperson in Airport Appellate Tribunal.

5. Shri Madbhushanam Sridhar Acharyulu was working as Professor at NALSAR, before joining the Office of Information Commissioner in CIC.

 

Sealed Tenders are invited for printing and supply of Calendars – 2014 and envelopes for Department of Posts....

To view, please CLICK HERE. 

Merger of ASP cadre in to PS Gr. B cadre--- Proposal regarding.

All Circle Secretaries are requested to place the copy of proposal of merger of ASP Cadre in to PS Gr. B Cadre submitted by General Secretary to Hon'ble Secretary (Posts) on 20/11/2013 in their Circle Associations blog for the information to our members. CHQ officer bearers are requested to bring the contents of proposal to the notice of IP/ASPs in their circle. 
 

Commemorative Postage Stamp will be released on Satya Sai Baba on 23/11/2013

HYDERABAD: The department of posts (India Post) will release a commemorative stamp on Sathya Sai Baba on the occasion of his 88th birth anniversary celebrations to be held at Puttaparthi of Anantapur district on November 23.

Sathya Sai Baba had died at Puttaparthi on April 24, 2011 due to ill-health. As Sathya Sai's devotees are spread across the world, the Sathya Sai Central Trust moved a proposal to issue a commemorative stamp on Sai Baba last year.

"The director, Philately, has decided to release the stamp and a first day cover on the occasion of Sathya Sai's birth anniversary. We have received an official communiqué from the director, Philately, regarding releasing the stamp on November 23," chief postmaster-general, AP Circle, Hyderabad, B V Sudhakar told TOI.

Union minister of state for communication & information technology (IT) Killi Krupa Rani would release the commemorative stamp and 'First Day Cover' at a function at Puttaparthi on November 23. From that day, the India Post would sell the stamp for sale at all post offices across Andhra Pradesh. The price of the stamp would be known after its release, he said.

Source : TOI

PLI policies from Temporary Status Casual Labours - clarification from Directorate (PLI)

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Meeting with Member (P) on 27/11/2013 on various issues.

No. CHQ/AIAIPASP/MEETNG/2013                                 Dated :  22/11/2013

To,

Shri S. Sarkar,

Member (P), 

Department of Posts,

Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi 110 001.  

Subject : Meeting with Hon’ble Member  (Posts) with the representatives of IP/ASP Association on 27/11/2013 at 16.00 hours at Dak Bhawan.   

Ref.       :  Your office email dated 21/11/2013.

Respected Sir,    

               IP/ASP Association would like to sincerely thank you for calling members of the association to discuss pending issues, sparing your precious time. Association also feels obliged for the opportunity your honour provided us that we were seeking for a long time. Brief note of pending issues that will form part of meeting are as follow:              

1.   Recasting of marks and revised result of LDCE for the promotion to the PS Gr. B for the year 2012.

LDCE for the promotion to the cadre of PS Gr. B for the year 2012 was held on 3/6/2013. The result of the said examination was declared under No. A.34013/03/2012-DE dated 17^th July 2012 for 21 posts (15 from IP Line and 6 from General Line). Due to some technical problem, revised result was declared on 19^th July 2012. Department has displayed answer keys of question papers on India Post web site. In response to the notification issued under No. A.34012/03/2012-DE dated 13^th August 2013, lots of representations were said to be received with different feed backs on keys displayed on departmental web site.  The corrigendum for deletion of keys was published on 22^nd August 2012. Department vide memo No. A.34012/03/2012-DE dated 13/8/2013 has intimated that series of representations were received in the Directorate from the participants alleging incorrectness / adoption of in appropriate keys for certain questions in Paper-I and II of PS Gr. B examination 2012 and decided for issue of a revised / recast result.  The representations received up to 31/7/2013 were said to be carefully examined and ordered for deletion / drop 12 questions from Paper-I and 4 questions from Paper-II. Directorate has already deleted one question at time of initial evaluation itself.  This Association requested to issue the revised result of LDCE for the promotion to the cadre of PS Gr. B for the year 2012 held on 3/6/2013 without loss of time and also issue notification for the LDCE for the year 2013 along with the details of vacancies to avoid litigations if any in future.  

2.   Issue of seniority list of Inspector Posts cadre.

The combined All India Seniority List of Inspectors of Posts from the year 1999 onwards was not prepared, released and also not placed on India Post website.  This issue was importunately pushed by this Association since last several years but to no action. This issue was discussed with Hon’ble Secretary (P) on 6/2/2013 and it was assured in the meeting that the seniority list would be made available at the earliest. Directorate vide memo No. 9-9/2011-SPG dated 20^th February 2013 has circulated draft seniority list of Inspector Posts for the year 1998, 1999 and 2000 to all circles for rectification of mistakes if any but after lapse of considerable period the final outcome is still awaited. Also direct SPG Division to start the preparation of seniority list of remaining years. 

3.   Inter Circle Rule 38 transfer cases of Inspector Posts.  

The Directorate vide letter No. A.34013/01/2009-DE/SPB-II dated 5.2.2010 issued guidelines providing for transfer of lady Inspectors of Posts against Direct Recruit / Departmental examination vacancy based on her selection in the respective examination and there after detailed guidelines for Inter-Circle-transfer of Inspectors of Posts under Rule 38 of P&T Manual Vol. IV were issued under No. 141-177/2009-SPB-II dated 14^th December 2010. In the said guidelines it is mentioned that the CPMsG of the Circle where the Inspectors of Posts are working would be competent to permit such transfer in consultation with the CPMG of the Circle where the transfer is sought for by the individual. Further, it is also mentioned that the CPMsG should take a considerable view in consultation with their counterpart while considering the request of Inspectors of Posts candidates for transfer to their Home / nearby Circle under Rule 38. Department has further issued instructions to all Heads of Circles under Directorate memo No. 141-114/2012-SPB.II dated 7^th May 2012 regarding disposal of the representation for transfer of the circle cadre officials. This Association has pointed out time to time details of several pending cases at various circles to Directorate and requested to reiterate the instructions to all Heads of Circles to consider the Inter-Circle –transfer cases of Inspectors of Posts on the basis of above instructions, but very few Circles have positively responded. The scheme of allotment of surplus qualified candidates has already been quashed out by Directorate in 2010. It is therefore requested to issue instructions once again to all Heads of Circles to consider all pending Inter-Circle transfer cases under Rule 38 of Inspectors of Posts immediately against the vacant posts or on deputation basis in case of non-availability of vacancies.   

4.    Merger of Assistant Superintendents Posts Cadre to PS Gr. B cadre.  

This Association have already submitted a detailed proposal on merger of ASP cadre to PS Gr. B cadre to Hon’ble Secretary (Posts) and as well as to Hon’ble Member (P) under letter No. GS/ AIAIASP / Merger-ASP/2013 dated 20/11/2013. However, copy of the same is enclosed herewith.         

             With respectful regards,

Yours sincerely,

 

Sd/-

(Vilas Ingale)

General Secretary