Gramin Dak Sevaks are not Central Government employees and this issue is within the domain of DoPT and Ministry of Finance: Latest reply by Govt in Rajya Sabha

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF  COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1784

ANSWERED ON-07.02.2014

Grameen Dak Sevaks

1784 . SHRI MAHENDRA SINGH MAHRA

(a)  the State-wise number of Grameen Dak Sevaks working throughout the country at present;

(b)  whether the Ministry proposes to appoint these Grameen Dak Sevaks to the posts of postman and MTS on the basis of their seniority;

(c) if not, by when these Grameen Dak Sevaks are likely to be appointed to the posts of postman and MTS;

(d) whether the Ministry has received a demand letter from them demanding better facilities; and

(e) if so, the details of the action taken in this regard?

ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DR. (SMT.) KILLI KRUPARANI)

(a) As on 01.01.2013, the total working strength of various categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks is 263326. State-wise and UT wise details is at Annexure-I.

(b) Statutory recruitment rules of MTS already provide for their absorption to the posts of MTS on the basis of seniority. However, there is no proposal for their absorption to the posts of Postman on the basis of seniority.

(c) Absorption of Gramin Dak Sevaks to the posts of postman and MTS can only be made as per the provisions of statutory recruitment rules of postman and MTS.

(d) It is not clear from the question, which specific letter is being mention. However, some letters regarding inclusion of the category of Gramin Dak Sevaks within the purview of 7th Central pay Commission have been received.

(e) Gramin Dak Sevaks are not Central Government employees and this issue is within the domain of DoPT and Ministry of Finance.

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RE-STRUCTURING OF CADRE ARTISAN STAFF IN DEFENCE RRS FOR THE POST OF MCM AND CM

RE-STRUCTURING OF CADRE ARTISAN STAFF IN DEFENCE RRS FOR THE POST OF MCM AND CM

Ministry of Defence 
D(Civ-I)

Subject: Restructuring of cadre artisan staff in Defence Establishments in modification of recommendations of 6th CPC – framing of Recruitment Rules for the posts of Master Craftsman (MCM) and Chargeman both in the same GP of Rs.4200/-

Consequent upon the restructuring of the Artisan Cadre vide MoD letter of even number dated the 14.06.2010 framing of RRs for the posts of Master Craftaman and Chargeman could not be finalized as DOP&T has objection to promotion of MCM as Chargeman in the same GP of Rs.4200/-. Moreover, Ministry of Finance has also not agreed to grant of increment to MCM on their promotion in the same GP of Rs.4200/- to the post of Chargemen.

2. To overcome the situation as explained in paragraph I above, one of the model proposed for promotions of artisan staff cadre is indicated below :

Skilled Grade (PB-I, GP Rs.1900)
↓
Highly Skilled Grade – II (PB-1, GP Rs.2400)	→	(7 years as HS-II through LDCE)	→	Chargeman (PB-2, GP Rs.4200)
↓				↓
Highly Skilled Grade-I (PB-1, GP Rs.2800)	→	(4 years as HS-I through LDCE)	→	Chargeman (PB-2, GP Rs.4200)
↓				↓
Master Craftsman (PB-2, GP Rs.4200)				Chargeman (PB-2, GP Rs.4200)
↓				↓
→		(on eligibility basis) (Foreman / JWM) (PB-2, GP Rs.4600)		←

3. As per the above model the following is proposed :
(i) HS-II (GP Rs.2400/-) shall be able to move as HS-I (GP Rs.2800/-) under normal promotion norms. One completion of 7 years of service HS-II shall be eligible for the post of Chargeman on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE).

(ii) HS-I (GP Rs.2800/-) shall be able to move as Master Craftsman (GP Rs.4200/-) under normal promotion norms. One completion of 4 years of service HS-I shall be eligible for the post of Chargeman on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE).

(iii) Both Master Craftsman and Chargeman shall be able to move as Foreman / JWM (PB-2, Rs.4600/-) as the case may be on eligibility basis.

4. All concerned are requested to furnish their comments on the above proposed model of RRs for the posts of Master Craftsman and Chargeman with the approval of competent authority by 7th February 2014 positively.

Sd/-
(M.S.Sharma)
Under Secretary (Civ-I & II)

Source-INDWF

Revised Pay Structure of the common category posts of Pharmacist cadre & Admissibility of Grade pays under MACP Scheme.

File No.4-7/ (MACPS)/ 2009-PCC

Ministry of Communications & IT

Government of India

Department of Posts

Pay Commission Cell

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

New Delhi-110001

Dated, 24 Dec 2013.

To,
All Head of Circles,
All Postmaster Generals,
All Directors of Accounts

Sub; - Revised Pay Structure of the common category posts of Pharmacist cadre & Admissibility of Grade pays under MACP Scheme.

In the light of Ministry of Finance, Department of expenditure, Implementation cell OM No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 18-11-2009 allowing NFSG to the cadre of Pharmacist and in particular DGHS (CGHS-II Section letter no. G. 12011/1/1/2010-CGHS II dated Nil the issue of admissibility of Grade pays under MACPS to the cadre of Pharmacist cadre has been examined in consultation with DOPT. DOPT vide ID NO. 86929/13/CR dated 09-12-2013 has clarified the issue as under;-

"it may be clarified that in term of the provisions of Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS), three financial upgradations in the Grade Pay hierarchy of Grade Pays as notified in the CCS (RP) rules, 2008 are allowed on completion of 10, 20 & 30 years of regular service counted from the direct entry grade. In terms of Para-8.1 of the scheme, financial upgradations including that of non-functional grades granted have to be treated as an offset against one financial upgradation under the scheme. Accordingly, entitlement for grant of MACPS to Pharmacist in the GP of PB-1 Rs. 2800/- is PB-2 Rs. 4200/-(1st MACP), PB-2 GP RS. 4600/-(2nd MACP) and PB-2 Rs. 4800/- (3rd MACP),Entitlements mentioned vide DGHS order bearing No. G 12011/1/2010-CGHSII is not in consonance with the provisions of the MACPS”.

2. Contents of this letter may please be circulated to all concerned.

Sd/-

(Surender Kumar)

Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

Source:http://www.aipeup3chq.com/2014/02/pharmacist-cadre-admissibility-of-grade.html