Dear Comrades
Myself accompanied by
leaders from Hyderabad, Delhi and Kolkata undertook a visit to Delhi from
15.07.2014 to 17.07.2014 to take stock and pursue various burning issues. We were ably assisted by Shri
J Sudharshan, Secretary General who provided us various inputs and documents to
Delhi as he could not turn up owing to unavoidable reasons. During
our stay we had separate meetings with Chairperson, Member (P&V), DG (HRD)
& concerned Deputy Secretary and Under Secretary. The outcome of the
meetings and the state of various issues are briefed as under:-
Cadre Restructuring:
We all know that the proposal for Cadre Restructuring and creation
of additional posts have been approved by the Cabinet on 05.12.2013. We also know that the
former Finance Minister, just before quitting office, has also okayed the
proposal of CBEC on various actions to be taken on implementation of such
approved Cadre Restructuring proposals. The Geographical
jurisdiction of the newly created Commissionerates of various zones vis-à-vis
the no. of zones and the allocation of posts to each zones, have also been
finalized. We also
learnt that the former Finance Minister has himself given specific direction
and advised to ensure that all potential hindrances in the process of
implementation of Cadre Restructuring proposal are taken care of.
DG (HRD) has finalized all the papers to be circulated to the
zones sometimes back which has also been approved by the Chairperson,
CBEC. This was
sent to Ad.IV Section of CBEC for vetting compilation and circulation. It is understood that the
work is also complete there. However
Board has decided to bring the Cadre Restructuring proposal to the notice of
the Hon’ble Ministers of the present Government before circulation. It is expected that this
process will also be over shortly, paving way for circulation of all necessary
instructions to the zones. It is
also expected that the date of creation of newly re-organized Commissionerates
would be fixed at the time of circulation of instructions.
Promotion to Chief Accounts Officer (CAO):
The Chairperson, CBEC during the meeting on 16.07.2014 has given direction that
the proposal for DPC for the years 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 be sent to UPSC
by 21.07.2014. It is
learnt that the proposal is being sent to UPSC on 22.07.2014. However, there is still
some minor deficiency which is wanting from a few zones. The date of the DPC will be
fixed only after receipt of such information. The leaders of this
Association are constantly pursuing to obtain such information/documents.
DG(HRD) has also initiated the work of preparation of a Seniority
List of CAO. They have sought information from the zones vide letter
F.No.8/B/112/HRD (HRDM)/2014 dated 8th July 2014. I request all
the zones to send the required reports.
Promotion to Inspector and
age restriction:
While it has been assured
that age restriction would be removed in the new Recruitment Rule, there is
some confusion in some zones while implementing the judgement dated 17.03.2010
of Hon’ble CAT, Chandigarh bench which provides that as per Note:2 of the
existing Recruitment Rule of Inspector officers who have appeared departmental
examination within 50 years, can be promoted to Inspector even beyond the age
of 50 years.
However, the Board vide its
letter under F.No. A. 32022/08/2009-Ad.III.A dated 18.07.2012, withdrew its
earlier directions and thereby, re-imposed the upper age limit of 50 years. Some Officers availed such benefit for a limited period,
whereas the others remained deprived. After this association made a repeated request the Board has
informed that the removal of age relaxation is under active consideration (click here to view) and it is
will be finalized as and when the Recruitment Rules of Inspector is
amended. However we
have pointed out that certain zones are considering the age relaxation thus by
allowing people who have crossed 50 years for promotion but in certain zones
they are not being considered.
This association has
requested to maintain an uniformity to ensure its implementation in
non-implementing zones pending framing of new Recruitment Rule. It has been decided in our
meeting with the Chairperson, CBEC on 16.07.2014 in presence of Member
(P&V), DG(HRD) & JS(Admin.) that the issue will be further looked into.
Recruitment Rule:
We have once again requested to incorporate the “Saving provision” (as per DoPT’s guidelines
for framing/ amendment/ relaxation of Recruitment Rule dated 25.03.1996) in the new Recruitment
Rules so that the existing length of eligible service remains applicable for
promotion of the existing TAs/STAs. This will curtail the
negative impact on promotional prospect if the length of eligible service is
enhanced in the new Recruitment Rules. We also took up the
anomalies in the newly circulated TA Recruitment Rule (Click here to get the submission dated 16.07.14).
It was also requested to fill up all the vacancies, resulting out
of the process of Cadre Restructuring, on the basis of the existing Recruitment
Rule, without waiting for the new Recruitment Rule. It was also impressed upon
that relaxation will be required in the RR to fill up the vacancies, in keeping
with the objective of the Cadre Restructuring (Click here to get the submission dated 16.07.14).
This Association is grateful to Chairperson, CBEC for
convening a
meaningful meeting in the presence of Member(P&V), DG(HRD), ADG(HRM),
JS(Admin.), DS (Ad.IIIA) and US (Ad.IIA) on 16.07.2014. This has provided us to
understand the present state of various issues and ventilate our point of views
and demands. The
decisions were taken during the meeting itself. Separate meeting with
Member(P&V) & DG(HRD) were also fruitful.
Comradely
yours
-sd-
(ASHIM
PRAMANICK)
President
