STRIKE NOTICE- OUR CLARIFICATION

DEAR POSTAL SUPERVISORS !

FEDERAL UNIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT DECIDED TO GO ON INDEFINITE STRIKE w.e.f .05 JULY 2011. THIS ASSOCIATION IS IN TOUCH WITH SITUATION, BUT “NO ONE” INFORMED OR CONSULTED ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS (G.L.) ABOUT THIS CAUSE OF ACTION.

SO, WE DECIDED THAT WE SUPPORT THE DEMANDS RELATED WITH THE WELFARE OF POSTAL STAFF, BUT “ WE WILL NOT GO ON SRIKE”.

KINDLY ENSURE, ALL POSTAL SUPERVISORS RELATED TO THIS ASSOCIATION WILL REMAIN ON NORMAL DUTY .

( MANOJ BHARDWAJ )

General Secretary

General Secretary's Circular- 01

Circular No.01 Dt. 01 June 2011

To, All CHQ Office Bearers, All Circle / Regional / Divisional Secretaries, Dear Brothers / Sisters, Namaskaar !

After the 17 th All India Conference, held at Saharanpur (U.P.) this year, it's my Ist interaction with you all through this circular & hope you will get it in a healthy way !

17th A.I.C. - When We Met

As all of you know, XVII th All India Conference of A.I.A.P.S. (G.L.) was successfully organized at Saharanpur (U.P.) from 10-04-2011 to 12-04-2011 under the Chairmanship of Sh. R. Brindavanakanan, (A.I.President ) Supervisor, Anna Road H.O. Chennai-2. Sh.Jagadish Rana, Hon'ble Member of Parliament & Sh. Sanjay Garg, Hon'ble Minister, Govt. of U.P. have graced the open session held on 10-4-2011 with their valuable presence. Sh. K.Kanniappan, former General Secertary, Sh. M.I.Khan, former A.I.President & Sh.K. Sarvothaman, former A.G.S. have also graced the occasion with their valuable guidence. I want to thank the Saharanpur Reception Committee as well as U.P.circle unit of association for a memorable function and comfort, they have managed for our delegates & respected guests attended AIC from different parts of the country.

Directorate's Recognition

Postal Department has recognized the fresh central body elected in the 17th A.I.C.and a list of fresh office bearers of All India Association of Postal Supervisors (G.L.) duly approved by Directorate, has so been circulated vide Letter No.17-08 / 2005-SR Dated 18 May 2011 by the SR section under the signature of Sh. Subhash Chander, Dierctor SR & Legel, Deptt. of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi to all Heads of the Circle,PMGs,Directors & other concerns.

Now, The Sky is CLEAR

After Recognizing the fresh election of CHQ office bearers & extending the Trade Union Facilities to the newly elected body of All India Association of Postal Supervisors (G.L.), there is NOTHING to say. Each and every point of doubt raised by rivals about our existence, has removed so far. It's very clear that whenever our newly elected central committee has been recognized by the Department, than recognition to any Circle or Divisional unit CAN NOT be STOPPED in due course. Another fact about the propaganda beeing made by the rival unions is that- maximum of the new CHQ office bearers are the members of this association after 1997. Because, department knows very well about the basic facts of our court case pending with the Hono'ble High Court. And, this is a trade union, not any immovable property where meaning of maintain the status may be 'not to make any change in original structure'.So,in this association, the democratic process of regular elections & enrolment of new members as per the provisions of it's constitution,can not be stopped at any level. It must be clear to all concerns, and even if any problem is beeing created with any unit of this association, may be reported to me with all findings-n-facts in time.

Deduction of Subscription

In some units of Uttar Pradesh circle (as. Saharanpur, Bijnor & Barabanki Dn.) deduction of subscription from the salary of members as well as call for periodical meetings with divisional heads were stopped, taking the wrong cognizance of the department's letter dated 03-03-2010. This action was quite illegal. A.I.A.P.S.(GL) is a centraly recognized association and deduction of subscription from the salary of it's members can not be stopped. Postal Directorate has again cleared the fact in it's letter no.13/01/2010-SR dated 03 Dec 2010 a/t C.P.M.G. U.P. circle that- membership subscription of the association is not to be stopped, by taking cognizance of the letter dated 03-03-2010. A copy of the said letter is also sent harewith for ready reference and to represent the concern offices, when & where such type of problems are being created by Divisional / Regional / Circle Heads.

Financial Position:Remittance of Quota Money

As all of you know very well that Strength, Unity & Funds are the three basic factors for a strong organisation. Unfortunately, no way to say about weak financial position of this association.Even after many earnest appeals to remit donation and quota-money to CHQ, most of the units all over the country are still defaulters.It's very shamful for all of us. How you people can imagine that without financial support, this association can fight for you & how CHQ will run smoothly ? So,I again request to all of you, kindly remit regular quota-money to CHQ as well as maximum amount of special donation time to time. Any Circle/ Divisional unit or CHQ member (on behalf of their units) not remitting regular quota-money to CHQ, will be treated as De-funct and no CHQ support will be offered to such units in future. It must be noted, please.

CHQ Office: Now,I am in DELHI

As I promised in A.I.C,for my full dedication to this association and for working more efficiently, I have granted foreign service deputation and after all, now I am in Delhi. Department has already provided an accomodation on the 4th floor of SRT Nagar post office building, opposite Meghdoot Bhawan ( Delhi CPMG Office) for the purpose of Association's CHQ Office. This place is on the walking distance from Jhande-walan Metro Station & is situated in the heart of the city. This space wants proper maintenance as there is no furniture or other office / household items. Now I'm trying to maintain it. All of you are most welcome at association's CHQ Office.

Now again, I most humbly thanks you all in earnest for the trust reposed in me & shall try to do my very best to justify the position bestowed on me.

With best wishes......................

Yours affectionately,

(Manoj Bhardwaj) General Secretary

Memorable Moments of 17th A.I.C.Saharanpur(U.P.)

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Warm Welcome to GENERAL SECRETARY

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Welcome & Address of Chief Guest

17th A.I.C.Saharanpur

17th A.I.C. SAHARANPUR U.P.

Dear Postal Supervisors Brothers & Sisters !

The XVII th All India Conference of A.I.A.P.S. (G.L.) held at Motel Quality,Saharanpur(U.P.) from 10-04-2011 to 12-04-2011under the Chairmanship of Sh. R. Brindavanakanan, Supervisor, Anna Road H.O. Chennai-2.

Sh.Jagadish Rana, Hon'ble Member of Parliament & Sh. Sanjay Garg, Hon'ble Minister, Govt. of U.P. have graced the open session held on 10-4-2011 with their valuable presence. Sh. K.Kanniappan, former General Secertary, Sh. M.I.Khan, former A.I.President & Sh.K. Sarvothaman, former A.G.S. have also graced the occasion with their valuable guidence.

The newly elected list of office bearers for the term 2011 to 2013 is as follows:-

President :

Shri R.Brindavanakannan, Supervisor, Anna Road HO,

Chennai- 600 002. (T.N.)

Vice President :

1. Shri N.K. Arora, Post Master, Nagor H.O. -301 505 (Raj)

2. Shri Balwant Singh, APM, New Delhi GPO-110 001

General Secretary :

Shri Manoj Bhardwaj, SPM, Distt Board, BIJNOR (U.P.) -246 701

Asst. General Secretaries :

1. Shri Dinesh Kumar Sharma, I.P.H.O. New Delhi- 110002

2. Shri Raj Kumar Sharma, APM, Saharanpur H.O.-247001(U.P.)

3. Shri K.Ayyavoo, T.Nagar H.O. Chennai-23 (T.N.)

4. Shri Dalip Kumar Chopra, Dy.PM, Jalandhar City (Punjab)

Treasurer :

Shri Vinay Bhatnagar,o/oSupdt of Postoffices,BIJNOR-246701( U.P.)

Asstt. Treasurer :

Smt. Savitri Venkatesan,P.M. Kalyan city H.O-421301(Maharashtra)

Organizing Secretaries:

1. Shri.P.Srinivasan, P.R.I.(P),Ashok Nagar H.O. Chennai-83(T.N.)

2. Shri Narinder Kumar, Post Master, Una HO-174303 (HP)

3. Shri K.M. Dabhole, SPM, Marine Lines,Mumbai-20 (Maharashtra)

4. Shri. J.N.Prasad, S.N.Puram P.O.Vijayawada-520011 (A.P.)

5. Shri. R.C.Jain, Dy.Post Master, New Delhi GPO-110001

XVIIth Bi-ennial All India Conference

To:

All CHQ Office Bearers, All Circle / Regional / Divisional Secretaries,

Sub: XVII th All India Conference of A.I.A.P.S.(G.L.) at SAHARANPUR (U.P.)

Dear Brothers & Sisters ,

Namaskaar!

Hope you will get it in good spirit & health.

Notice of holiding XVIIth Bi-ennial All India Conference at SAHARANPUR ( UTTAR PRADESH) from 10-04-2011 to 12-04-2011 under the chairmanship of Mr. R.Brindavanakannan, has already been issued by me on 25 Feb 2011 to all concerns ( copy of notice is also post harewith for ready reference).

Saharanpur unit & also U.P.circle unit of association are eager to give a warm welcome to you all, the members of CWC,delgates,visitors & guests at Saharanpur. So hurry-up, it's time to pick-up your bags and come togather at Saharanpur with full of enthusiasm to show our unity-n-strength. Also, Meeting of C.W.C. will be held on 08-04-2011 & 09-04-2011 at same vanue.

I want to clear some imp. things about XVIIth A.I.C & your visit to Saharanpur :-

* Vanue of AIC : Motel Quality, Near Ghanta-ghar, Railway Road,Saharanpur,

The place is just 200 meters (0.2 Km.) far from Railway Station & State Transport Bus Station . You can easily approch the motel from Railway station as well as from Bus station on foot just in 5-6 minutes. While walking from railway station / bus station, Motel Quality is situated on the Right side near main road.

* Main function of open session will be held on 10th April 2011, Sunday from 10.00 am. C.W.C. will meet on 9th April 2011,evening. So,common Dates for A.I.C & C.W.C. will be 9th and 10th of April 2011. Space is booked for comfortable stay in Motel only for 9th and 10th of April 2011.

* Saharanpur is an encient district of U.P.,on the boarder of Haryana and Uttarakhand states, renowned for it;s WOOD art all-over the world. Saharanpur is well conneted by rail & road transport and easily approachable from most of the parts of country. Saharanpur-Ambala-Delhi, Mumbai-Delhi-Ambala,Jammu-Lucknow-Kolkata, Lucknow-Ambala-Chandigarh,Delhi-Meerut-Amritsar etc.are main railway routes pass from Saharanpur . It is main stopage of every Superfast,Express,Mail,Shatabdi trains. Northen railway station Code for Saharanpue is- SRE.

* Distances of Important places to visit from Saharanpur :----

DELHI - 162 Km. The National Capital

Dehradun - 64 Km. Tourist place & capital of Uttarakhand

Mussorrie - 95 Km. Hill station

Haridwar - 70 Km. Religious capital of North India

Kurushetra - 100 Km. Religious city of Maha-Bharat battle

Chandigarh - 126 Km Tourist city & capital of Haryana+Panjab

Shimla - 167 Km. Hill station & capital of Himachal Pradesh

Deoband - 33 Km. International Islamic University Town

Devi Shakumbhari Temple (40 km) is most popular spot of pilgrimage, while Postal Training College campus ( 3km.) is also the places of interest at Saharanpur.

* Reception Committee at Saharanpur

Mr.Raj Kumar Sharma - Mobile : 09458415160

Mr.Ram Lakhan Gupta - Mobile : 09837373912

Mr.Ram Ratan Dhiman - Mobile : 09927472006

Mr.Satya Pal Singh - Mobile : 09410687110

Mr.A.H.Zaidi - Mobile : 09528451113

Mr.Samay Singh - Mobile : 09412742622

Mr.Veer Kumar Jain - Mobile : 09027777850

To confirm your arrival or any problem to reach the Motel on arrival at Saharanpur, you may kindly contact to the person noted as above.

* Financial Support

As all of you people are aware that financial position of association is not too strongh to manage all the expenditure at this end. So it is decided to collect Rs.300/=as Delegation Fee at the time of Registration in A.I.C./C.W.C.at Saharanpur.

Most of the units have not remitted their Quota money to CHQ yet .All Circle/Divisional units are requested to send quota money to CHQ Treasurer atonce please.

* Map of SAHARANPUR :--- So, please Hold your bag & be ready to attend the A.I.C with full of courage & spirit.

Welcome at Saharanpur

With sincer regards.......

Your's

( Manoj Bhardwaj ) G/S

9319317089 / 9457013570

NOTIFICATION FOR ALL INDIA CONFERENCE

NOTIFICATION FOR 17 th ALL INDIA CONFERENCE No. AIAPS(GL) / AIC / 2011 DATED 25 FEB 2011 As per the provisions under article No. 38 of the constitution of the All India Association of Postal Supervisors-General Line ,Due Notice is hareby issued to all concerned for holding the Bi-ennial All India Conference of the Association at SAHARANPUR (U.P.) from 10-04-2011 to 12-04-2011 under the chairmanship of Mr. R.Brindavanakannan, All India President, to transact the Agenda given bellow.

Central Working Committee will meet just before the All India Conference , i.e.on 08-04-2011 to 09-04-2011 at the same vanue.

AGENDA

1- To approve the minutes of C.W. C. Meeting held on 08-04-2011 to 09-04-2011.

2- To adopt & approve the Bi-ennial report for the period 01-02-2009 to 28-02-2011.

3- To adopt & approve the Audited accounts for the period 01-02-2009 to 28-02-2011.

4- To adopt & approve the Budget estimates for the next Two years.

5- To frame new By-laws & amend the existing provisions of constitution of AIAPS (GL).

6- To elect the new office bearers of Central Working Committee for 2011- 2013.

7- To nominate an Auditor

8- To appoint adhoc-committee for specific purposes, wherever & whenever, necessary.

9- To act as a final court of appeal against any suspension or expulsion of any member & also against any Divisional / Circle unit of the Association.

10- To consider the further progress about the Court case pending in Delhi High Court.

11- To review the organisational position of association & also act of Postal Directorate

12- Any other item with the permission of the chair

( Manoj Bhardwaj ) General Secretary

Copy to:

1- The Secretary (Posts), Deptt.of Posts,Dak Bawan, New Delhi-110001.

2- Mr. Subhash Chander, Director-SR & Legal, Deptt.of Posts,New Delhi-110001.

3- Mr. R.Brindavanakannan, All India President AIAPS-GL, Supervisor,Anna Road HPO, Chennai-600002 (TN).

4- All Principal Chief Postmaster General / Chief Postmaster General / Postmaster General of Deptt.of Posts.

5- All the Directors, Postal Training Centres.

6- All C H Q Office Bearers, A I A P S (GL)

7- All Circle Secretaries / Regional Secretaries A I A P S (GL).

8- Mr. K.Kanniappan,ex-General Secretary & Patron AIAPS (GL).

9- All Special Invitees & Guests of Honour.

( Manoj Bhardwaj ) General Secretary

Treatment Taken at private Nursing home / Clinic

Government of India Ministry of Communications & IT Department of Posts Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg New Delhi – 110116 No. 6-1/2006-Medical Dated – 27th October, 2010 To, All recognized Unions/Associations of Department of Posts Sub: - CS (MA) Rules, 1944 – Reimbursement of expenditure involved in emergent cases for the treatment taken at private nursing home/clinic – Delegation of powers – reg. Sir, I am directed to forward herewith a copy of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi O.M. No. S-14025/46/92-MS dated 4-2-1993 on the above subject for your information/guidelines and necessary action. (Mahendra Kumar) Assistant Director General (Medical) Tel. No. 23036629 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No. S-14025/46/92-MS Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi – 110011 Dated the 4th February, 1993 Office Memorandum Subject – CS (MA) Rules, 1944 – Reimbursement of expenditure involved on emergent cases for the treatment taken at private nursing home/clinic – Delegation of powers – Regarding. The undersigned is directed to say that under the CS (MA) Rules, 1944, vide Miscellaneous Important Decisions No. 5 under Section VII of the compilation of the CS (MA) Rules and further modified vide O.Ms. No. S-14012/9/75-MC (MS) dated 23.2.77, 7.5.79 and 18.6.82, powers have been delegated to the Heads of Departments to allow reimbursement of the medical claims in respect of the treatment obtained under emergency at private hospitals, as distinct from private nursing home/private clinic, subject to item-wise ceilings as per the rates prescribed in the Annexure to the O.Ms. referred to above without any financial limit on the total amount to be reimbursed. 2. However, although the broad guidelines provided in para 1 (iv) of the O.M. dated 18.6.82 referred to above are only indicative and not exhaustive, a large number of cases are being referred to this Ministry/Dte. G.H.S. for seeking relaxation of the rules stating that the hospital is not run on ‘No profit and No Loss Basis’, which otherwise could have been settled by the concerned Department under the delegated powers. 3. It has now been decided by the Government that in order to eliminate the confusion regarding distinction between the private hospital and a private nursing home Clinic, the delegated powers referred to above are applicable to all private medical institutions without making any distinction between a private hospital and a private nursing home/clinic. 4. the medical claims for specialized treatment for heart diseases, kidney transplantation, etc. may be settled as per the schedule of rates approved for the treatment of C.G.H.S beneficiaries from time to time at private recognized hospitals under that Scheme or the actual charges, whichever is less, and all other cases may be settled as per the item wise ceilings prescribed in the Annexure to the O.Ms. referred to above. No. references should be made to this Ministry/Dte. G.H.S. in the matter for further relaxation of the Rules and may be settled by the concerned Ministry/Department. 5. In this connection it may be reiterated that as already stated in para (iii) of the O.M. dated 18.6.82 referred to above, reimbursement of expenses incurred on treatment obtained in the private clinics/nursing homes of the Authorised Medical Attendants would not be admissible under the above provisions and also in relaxation of the CS(MA) Rules even in emergent cases. 6. All pending cases may be decided accordingly, However, the cases which are already settled or decided, may not be re-opened. 7. This issues with the concurrence of the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare vide their U.O. No. 272/92 P& PW (K) dated 19.10.1992 and the Ministry of Finance Deptt. Of Expenditure) vide their U.O. No. 1441/E.V/92 dated 17.11.1992. 8. In so far as persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Deptts. are concerned, this issues with the concurrence of the office of the comptroller and Auditor General of India vide their U.O. No. 27-Audit-I/72-90, dated 25.1.1993. Sd/- (Braham Dev) Under Secretary to the Govt. of India Posted by MANOJ BHARDWAJ GENERAL SECRETARY "" ""

SEPARATE CADRE OF POSTMASTERS

THE DEPARTMENT ISSUED ORDERS CREATING SEPARATE CADRE OF POSTMASTERS IN THE DEPARTMENT NEW RECRUITMENT RULES WERE APPROVED THROUGH GAZETTE NOTIFICATION NO 506 DATED 9TH SEPTEMBER 2010. THE ORDERS ARE POSTED

DELAY AND IRREGULARITIES IN IMPLEMENTATION OF MACP SCHEME – CLARIFICATION REGARDING The matter has taken up the matter with Secretary (Posts) regarding undue delay and irregularities observed in implement action of Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACP). It is being denied to eligible officials in some circles and sought the intervention of the Directorate DOP caused necessary classifications to sort out the problems prevailing in the Circles. The orders of DOP is also exhibited in Website. Government of India Ministry of Communication & IT Department of Posts (Pay Commission Cell) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110116 No. 4-7/(MACPS)/2009-PCC Dated: 18th Oct, 2010 All Chief Postmasters General, All Postmasters General General Managers (Finance) All Directors of Accounts Postal Sub: DELAY AND IRREGULARITIES IN IMPLEMENTATION OF MODIFIED ASSURED CAREER PROGRESSION SCHEME – CLARIFICATIONS regarding. Sir/Madam, I am directed to refer to this Directorate's OM dated 18 Sep, 2009 communicating the detailed guidelines for implementation of Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) and several other clarification issued on this subject. 2. The General Secretary, All India Postal Employees Union Group 'C' has represented to the Secretary (Posts) alleging that the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) is being denied to eligible official in some Circles and sought the intervention of the Directorate in clarifying the position. The contentions of the General Secretary have been examined and the following clarifications are provided for guidance and strict observance. Sl. No. Point on which clarification sought Status Position 1 Eligibility of MACPS to a direct recruited Postal Assistant conferred with TBOP – It has been represented that in some Circles the directly recruited Postal Assistants who were accorded financial upgradation under one time bound promotion scheme on completion of 16 years of satisfactory service are not being given the 2nd MACPS on the ground that the officials have not completed 10 years of service TBOP Scale/Grade with grade pay of Rs.2800. Attention is drawn to Para No. 28 of Annexure-I to this office OM dated 18-09-2009. It is stated that a directly recruited Postal Assistant who got one financial upgradation under TBOP Scheme after rendering 16 years of service before 01.09.2008, will become eligible to 2nd MACP on completion of 20 years of continuous service from date of entry in Government service or 10 years service in TBOP grade pay or scale or combination of both, whichever is earlier, However, financial upgradation under MACPS cannot be conferred from a date prior to 01.09.2008 and such 2nd financial upgradation for the above referred category of officials has to be given from 01.09.2008. They will also become eligible for 3rd MACP on completion of 30 years of service or after rendering 10 years in 2nd MACP, whichever is earlier. 2 Eligibility of MACP to a directly recruited Postal Assistant having qualified in PO & RMS Accounts Examination and opted initially for defunct scale & later opted out of it & who have got financial upgradations under TBOP and BCR subsequently – The staff side has alleged that Postal Assistants who have qualified in PO & RMS examination who initially opted for defunct scale and later switched over to normal line and accorded financial upgradations under TBOP/BCR schemes are denied 3rd MACP construing that PO & RMS Accountants is 1st MACP and TBOP/BCR are off set against 2nd and 3rd MACP. PO & RMS Accountants examination is a qualifying one and the Postal Assistants who have passed the examination are posted as Accountants with some special allowance. They will be continued in the cadre of Postal Assistants in the common gradation list. The PO & RMS Accountants who initially opted for defunct pay scale of Rs.380-620 and later switched over to normal line of promotion in PA cadre and given financial upgradations under TBOP/BCR Schemes will become eligible for 3rd MACP under MACPS provided that they have not earned any other regular promotion and subject to rendering of 30 years of continuous service from the date of entry in the PA grade or 10 years continuous service in the BCR grade, whichever is earlier. Denial of 3rd MACP on the said ground is not in order. 3 Eligibility of MACP to a promoted official to PA Cadre and having completed 10 years of service in PA cadre – It was stated by staff representatives that in some Circles, the officials who were promoted from the lower cadres to Postal Assistants and on completion of 10 years in the said Postal Assistant cadre are not considered for 2nd MACP on the plea that they have not completed 20 years of service from the date of entry in clerical cadre. The attention of the Circle is drawn to Para No. 28 (A) (1) in the Annexure-I. In case of a lower grade official promoted to PA cadre, having got one promotion to PA cadre before completion of 10 years of continuous service, it will be off set against 1st MACP and on rendering 10 years continuing service in the clerical grade/scale or on completion of 20 years service from the date of entry would become eligible for 2nd MACP, whichever date is earlier. However, financial upgradation under MACPS cannot be conferred from a date prior to 01.09.2008 as the scheme became operational from this date only. 4 No. 4-Eligibility of MACP on completion of 30 years of service from date of entry as on 01.09.2008, declining regular promotion to LSG during 2009 and 2010 – The General Secretary intimated that certain officials who become eligible for 3rd MACP on 01.09.2008 are denied the same on the ground that they have declined the regular promotion to norm based LSG in 2009 and 2010. The attention is drawn to para 25 of Annexure I to order on MACPS issued on 18.09.2009 providing that "if a regular promotion has been offered but was refused by the employee before becoming entitled to a financial upgradation, no financial upgradation shall be allowed as such an employee has not stagnated due to lack of opportunities. If, however, financial upgradation has been allowed due to stagnation and the employees subsequently refuse the promotion, it shall not be a ground for withdrawal of the financial upgadation. He shall, however, not be eligible to be considered for further financial upgradation till he agrees to be considered for promotion and the second and the next financial upgradation shall also be deferred to the extent of period of debarment due to the refusal." Therefore, the issue raised is already covered under Para 25 and in such cases where due date of financial upgradation precedes the refusal for regular promotion, financial upgradation under MACPS shall be allowed. 5 Eligibility of MACP due on 01.09.2008 for officials due to currency of the penalty of recovery in consequence of disciplinary proceedings or disciplinary proceeding contemplated. The staff side represented that some Circle have not considered the cases of officials for MACP on the date of introduction on the pretext that the punishment of recovery from their pay is current or disciplinary proceedings contemplated at the time of screening of the officials by the Committees which were constituted for considering financial upgradation under MACPS Para 18 of Annexure-I to OM dated 18.09.2009 provides that – "In the matter of disciplinary/penalty proceedings, grant of benefit under the MACPS shall be subject to rules governing normal promotion. Such cases shall, therefore, be regulated under the provisions of the CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 and instructions issued there under." Attention of the Circle is drawn to Department of Personnel and Training Om No. 22011/2/78-Estt. (A) dated 16.02.1979 communicated in DGP&T letter no.35-1/79-SPB-II dated 07.05.79. According to these orders, the penalty of censure or recovery of pecuniary loss are not a bar for penalty for promotion if the findings of the DPC are in favour of the employee. Similarly, the officials who were facing disciplinary action as one the date of actual due date of their upgradation can only be not considered. 3. The Circles are requested for bringing the above position to the notice of all Divisional Heads and concerned authorities for scrupulous observance and to avoid any grievance to the officials. 4. The limits for holding of Screening Committee as provided in Para 11 of this Directorate OM of even number dated 18.09.2009 may be strictly adhered to on concluding action of Scrutiny Committee ordered under letter of even number dated 01.09.2010. 5. This issues with the approval of competent Authority. Sd/- (Surender Kumar) Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

Guidelines on Air Travel on Tours/LTC.

LEAVE TRAVEL CONCESSION (LTC) RULES

F.No.19024/1/2009-E.IV

Government of India

Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure)

New Delhi dated the 16th September, 2010.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Guidelines on Air Travel on Tours/LTC.

This Department is receiving repeated references seeking clarifications with regard to purchase of Air tickets through authorized agents and relaxation for travel by Airlines other than Indian Airlines. The following guidelines may be noted for compliance:

1. On Official Tours:

(i) For travel by Airlines other than Air India because of operational or other reasons or on account of non-availability of Air India flights, individual cases for relaxation to be referred to M/o Civil Aviation, as stated in this Ministry's OM No. 19024/1/2009-E.IV dated 13.07.09.

(ii) Air Tickets may be purchased directly from Airlines (at Booking counters/Website of Airlines) or by utilizing the services of Authorized Travel Agents viz. M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company, M/s Ashok Travels & Tours.

2. LTC:

(i) Travel by Air India only.

(ii) In Economy class only, irrespective of entitlement.

(iii) LTC-80 ticket of Air India only to be purchased.

(iv) Air Tickets may be purchased directly from Airlines (at Booking counters/Website of Airlines) or by utilizing the services of Authorized Travel Agents viz. M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company, M/s Ashok Travels & Tours and IRCTC (to the extent IRCTC is authorized as per DoP&T OM No. 31011/6/2002-Estt.(A) dt. 02.12.09).

3. LTC for J&K:

(i) Relaxation to travel by Private Airlines to visit J &K while availing LTC is available to all the categories of Govt. employees, including those entitled to travel by Air [DoP&T OMs No. 31011/2/2003-Estt.(A-IV) dated 18.06.10 and 05.08.10 refer].

(ii) For purchase of Air tickets, however, the procedure as given under para 2 (iv) above should be followed.

4. All Ministries/Departments of Govt. of India are requested to strictly adhere to these instructions.

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India.

Directorate circulation No.17 / 8 /2005-SR Dated 09 Aug 2010

Mr Subhash Chander, Director SR

forwarded representation of General Secretary AIAPS GL dated 31 July 2010

C P M G U P Circle confirming the fact that

All India Association of Postal Supervisors( G L) is a well Recognized & Directorate letter dated 03-03-2010 A/T CPMG U P Circle Lucknow "DOES NOT EFFECT ON THE RECOGNIZED STATUS OF THE ASSOCIATION"

General Secretary's Circular

Circular No.06 Dt. 08 SEP 2010

To: All CHQ Office Bearers, All Circle / Regional / Divisional Secretaries,

Dear Brothers / Sisters, Namaskaar !

Hope you will find it in a right way ! Since the period of my previous circular dated 20 May 2010, we are still striving under difficult circumstances. And now we have got a little beam of light providing oxigen do this association.

Efforts made to Sort-out the Problem

As I have already described in my previous circular about the conspiracy made by the rival unions alongwith some officers of deptt. and it literaly hurt the peace loving senior people of this association.I met Mr Subhash Chander, Director (Staff Relation & Legal Matters) severally & requested him to sort out the problem created un-necessary in the smooth way of this association. Last time I met him with Mr. M.I.Khan, our ex-President in the last week ofJuly 2010 & discussed on the matter.At the moment he responed positively, than again, I wrote a letter to Mr Subhash Chander, Director SR & Legal on 31 July 2010 ( copy of that letter is attached h/w).

Dierectorate agreed for the Recognized Status of Association

At last, vide Directorate circulation No.17 / 8 /2005-SR Dated 09 Aug 2010, Mr Subhash Chander, Director SR forwarded my representation dated 31 July 2010 to C P M G U P Circle confirming the fact that All India Association of Postal Supervisors( G L) is a well Recognized Association & Directorate letter dated 03-03-2010 A/T CPMG U P Circle Lucknow "DOES NOT EFFECT ON THE RECOGNIZED STATUS OF THE ASSOCIATION"

Direcorate also called for a report about why Trade union facilities are not extended & deduction of subscription are not being made from the salary of members of All India Association of Postal Supervisors( G L). A copy of this letter is attached h/w.Kindly show & duly send a copy of both of these letters to your SSPOs/PMG/CPMG clarifying the facts.

Aware: All the Units of Association

Now all of you please aware of it that you are a well recognized association having its All India status and ensure the following points :--

0 whether all trade union facilities are being provided to your unit or not ?

0 monthly deduction of subscription from the salary of members of association are being made regularly or not ?

0 Prepare an up-to-date list of your bonafied members & send a copy of list to me.

0 Preserve safely all letters of authorization with you duly signed by your members .

0 Bi-annial elections of your unit must be organized in due time.

If you have any problem in the way of smooth running of association, kindly do write to me with a copy to the authorities of your division / circle. You can also

e-mail me to this ID: gs.aiaps@gmail.com Also watch AIAPS wabe page : http://postal-supervisor.blogspot.com/

But before doing all this, kindly ask a little question with you- whether you have remitted your contribution as CHQ quota / Donation to this association ? It's most important.

Centeral Working Committee Meeting

After a little discussion with Mr. K.Kanniappan,Patron of this association,it is likely to be decided that next meeting of Centeral Working Committee will be held in Delhi on 6-7-8 December 2010. Detailed programme will come to you very shortly.

Best wishes to you all & your family members on auspious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Eid-ul-fiter,Navratri & Durga Pooja !

Long Live AIAPS GL !

Yours affectionately,

(Manoj Bhardwaj)

General Secretary