Trackmen structure, Running Allowance, LARSGESS, Bonus, Post
upgradation etc.: Issues discussed in the meeting held on 4th Dec 18
with Member Staff/Railway Board.
A meeting was held today with the
Member Staff, Railway Board, to discuss the vital issues raised by AIRF
with the Railway Board, wherein the following deliberations took place.
A.I.R.F.
All India Railwaymen's Federation
No.AIRF/24(C)
Dated: December 4, 2018
The General Secretaries,
All Affiliated Unions,
Dear Comrades,
Sub:
Brief
of the meeting held today with the Member Staff, Railway Board, to
discuss the important issues raised by AIRF with the Railway Board
A
meeting was held today with the Member Staff, Railway Board, to discuss
the vital issues raised by AIRF with the Railway Board, wherein the
following deliberations took place:-
Implementation of four grade
structure, in the ratio of 10:20:20:50, in the case of Trackmen/ Track
Maintainers - Member Staff informed that, four grade structure, in the
ratio of 10:20:20:50, is approved by the Full Board, and the file was
put-up to Hon'ble MR for his approval. Hon'ble MR wanted certain
clarifications from the Engineering Directorate, and the same was
submitted by the said Directorate. This will be finalized after arrival
of Hon'ble MR who is busy in the state elections.
Revision of the
rates of Running Allowance and other Allowances related to Running Staff
- After lengthy discussions; the Member Staff informed that, the file
is put-up to Hon'ble MR for his approval, and after his approval, the
file would be sent to the MoF. The Member Staff further informed that,
the matter is vigorously pursued by him with the MoF.
Continuance
of the LARSGESS - The Official Side informed that, after consultation
with the Solicitor General, original scheme would be implemented after
submitting it to the court. The court has given time for submitting the
final result.
Advancement of prospects of the staff working in
erstwhile GP Rs.1800 and GP Rs.4600 - After prolonged discussion, the
Member Staff agreed that, there is stagnation of the staff working in
erstwhile GP Rs.1800. Federation (AIRF) pointed out that, due to various
surrenders in Grade III Technicians as well as other cadres, the
present incumbents working in erstwhile GP Rs.1800 are not getting
promotions. Due to direct recruitment in GP Rs.4600, people are not
having any promotional prospects as there are no grades in GP Rs.4800
and GP Rs.5400. Federation(AIRF) wanted that, as was done on previous
occasion, 50% of Direct Recruitment vacancies should be thrown open for
promotion for the staff working in erstwhile GP Rs.1800, and also GP
Rs.4800 and GP Rs.5400 SSEs and Sr. Supervisors should be made Gazetted.
Non-revision
of rates of Incentive Bonus/Bonus Factor and PCO Allowance paid to
Technical Staff and Supervisors of the PUs and Maintenance Workshops -
The Committee appointed by the Railway Board is expected to submit its
report within a month's time, and then only; the item will be finalized.
Upgradation
of the Apex level of Group 'C' to Group 'B' - AIRF insisted that,
powers are vested with the Railway Board to grant upgradation for the
apex grade Supervisors to Group 'B'. This was also confirmed by the
Finance Secretary(Exp.) on the previous occasion, and the minutes of the
said meeting given to the Railway Board. In spite of that, the matter
is dragged by the Railway Board by sending proposal to the MoF. The
Federation(AIRF) insisted that, decision should be taken at the Railway
Board level itself. Member Staff directed the AM(S) to put-up all the
particulars, including minutes of the Cabinet Secretary, for taking a
decision. The Federation(AIRF) insisted that, as per the Act and Codal
Provisions as well as Business Rules, the powers are vested in the
Railway Ministry and they should not run to the DoP&T and MoF.
Regularization
of the Act Apprentices in Railways - AIRF demanded that, all the Act
Apprentices imparted training in the Railways should be absorbed in the
Railways. It was explained to the Member Staff that the orders were
available previously, but unfortunately, Board have issued orders and
implemented the orders with back date, depriving the Act Apprentices
from the absorption in the Railways. The Federation demanded that, new
Apprentices Act, passed by the Parliament, has given full powers to
decide procedure for absorption of these Act Apprentices. Federation
demanded that, Screening Type system should be adopted for absorption of
the Act Apprentices. Member Staff agreed to study the problem after
finalization of the present RRC examination.
It is
worth-mentioning here that, there will also be another round of
discussions with the Member Staff, Railway Board, tomorrow, i.e. on 5th
December, 2018, and the outcome of the said meeting shall also be
communicated to all of you.
With Fraternal Greetings,
Yours faithfully,
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
General Secretary
Source:
www.airfindia.org
