JCM Departmental Council

JCM Departmental Council

The JCM Departmental Council Meeting was held on 28.12.2012. 

As reported by Com. K. V. Sridharan, Leader Staff Side, 

the gist of certain decisions on the subjects are furnished hereunder.

(1) At the outset, the Staff Side declared that in the event of 

non finalization of cadre review proposals immediately and if 

linked it with the modernization, the Staff Side will not cooperate 

the project of modernization and its implementation. Then it was 

assured to finalise the proposals shortly after a convening a 

Staff Side meeting early.

(2) The linking of fresh establishment review for the proposal 

of peripheral HRA will be dropped. Whenever State Government 

declares merger of urban areas, proposals for the enhancement 

of HRA will be undertaken.

(3) Proposal to recruit the PA through Staff Selection 

Commission will be taken for consideration after some time.
(4) PA Recruitment (Open Quota) will be completed in three 

phases from 27.01.2013 to 3.3.2013. The candidates will be 

made under three groups in each circle and exam will be 

conducted in three batches in between Jan to March 2013. 

After the exam, computer test will be made among the 

shortlisted candidates and the recruitment process will be over 

in the month of June 2013.
(5) The conditions imposed in the last IP exam that 

‘no disciplinary action is pending or contemplated and 

no adverse entry in last two years’ etc. will be withdrawan.
(6) Grant of Flexi working hours not possible for POs.
(7) As the soil is not fit for construction of two storied 

buildings at Kodialkol Mangalore, alternate building 

will be finalized shortly.
(8) Construction work will commence within 15 days 

in respect of the Itanagar HPO building.
(9) Chief PMG NE intimated that there is no request or 

requirement for construction of staff quarters in Imphal.
(10) Replacing kerosene generators will be ordered.
(11) The fixing uniform incentive for MTS work will be considered.
(12) As the verification of withdrawal will not be necessary 

after 30.06.2013, the expected date of core banking introduction, 

the enhancement of limit for verification need not be insisted.
(13) RBI has directed SBI to recover the amount irregularly paid to 

the depositor in the PPF account in the case of Mysore HO.
(14) Non counting of the APS service for MACP – not agreed.
(15) An appeal filed in the High court Jodhpur against the 

CAT orders on MACP in respect of promotees.
(16) Fixation of Pay of MTS & irregular Audit objection by 

DAP Kolkata – will be referred to DOPT.
(17) A reference will be made to DOPT about our demand on 

Dies non period shall also be taken as continuous service for MACP.
(18) Recovery of postage in case of foreign articles returned due 

to non availability service – will be considered favourably.
(19) Clarification will be issued to fix the minimum pay of 

Rs. 5200 + 1800 to canteen employees.
(20) Payment of the difference in encashment of EL for 

LTC – Not agreed and stated the clarification is issued 

as per the DOPT orders.
(21) Carving out of Postmaster Grade III will be carried out shortly.

 HSG-I posts will be filled up as per the old Recruitment Rules. 

The DOPT has been approached for approval. Assured to cause 

orders within a month and immediately the PM Grade III 

will be carved out.
(22) Abolition of skeleton vacancies for 2006 to 2008 is 

based on the refusal of our demand by MOF & Nodel Ministries. 

We insisted that the vacancies abolished earlier inadvertently 

shall be adjusted. The DDG replied that all the circle heads replied 

that there was no such abolition earlier. We pointed out the case 

of the West Bengal circle in PA & Postmen vacancies. 

No decision was emerged.
(23) Orders have been issued to constitute DPC at once 

for promotion of LSG & HSG II Promotions.
(24) Relaxed standard to GDS in PA appointment for SC/ST candidates. 

This is under examination.
(25) All the vacant postmen, Sorting Postmen Posts will be 

filled up before May 2013.
(26) Grant of higher Out station Allowance for RMS staff will be 

considered on the basis of Grade Pay instead of Designation.
(27) Amendment will be made in the recruitment rules 

of Sorting Asstt. in the constitution of DPC for confirmation.
(28) Recruitment Rules for PA (Circle office) is pending with Ministry of Law.
(29) Group B exam related issues – will be discussed in a separate committee.
(30) Clarifications will be issued on drawal of Grade pay to 

pharmacists of P&T Dispensary.
(31) Amendment is expected on the eligibility of family pension 

to married physically handicapped wards. It will be expedited.
(32) Orders will be issued to step the case of promotee seniors 

up to the issue of Pay Commission orders from 1.1.2006.
(33) One time option will be provided to the officials whose 

increment falls between Feb 2006 to June 2006.
(34) Instructions will be issued not to make any recovery from 

those retired from 1.1.2006 to 31.08.2008 in respect of 

excess payment of commutation amount.
(35) Reference will be made for the grant of Grade pay of 

Rs. 1800/- to MTS who retired/expired from service after 

31.08.2008 without having been imparted training.
(36) Orders on agreed items discussed in the postmen 

committee will be expedited.
(37) Irregular commutation of LR strength – It was agreed 

to verify the old files of 1964 & 1975 and ascertain the 

correct position on LRs and will initiate action.
(38) All PTCs will be instructed not to insist Dress code, 

Uniform etc. A common standard will be circulated. 

In respect of PTC Madurai, the successful 12 candidates 

will be provided promotion.
(39) Orders will be issued shortly for upgradation of pay to

 the erstwhile Group ‘D’ selected under blind quota 

who are still remaining in IS scale.
(40) Provisions will be made to get information about the

 GPF through Internet shortly.
(41) Discrimination in the service condition in

 LGO - DOPT not agreed for any further relaxation.
(42) All the sections have been instructed to update all Postal Manual

Volumes and reference books before 15.02.2013.
(43) Bifurcation of Baster and Raigarh divisions will be considered.
(44) It was agreed to revise commission for Aadhar Card related works.
(45) The transfer of staff from L2 against the willingness will be stopped.
(46) Clarification will be issued for stepping up of pay to Postman 

and Group ‘D’ as per Divisional gradation List.
(47) The restriction on the second posting in single handed post offices.

 Orders exhibited in the website.

The above are only the important subjects discussed among the 88 items.

The items which were earlier discussed in the Standing Committee 

meeting were not discussed again. The Leader staff Side stated .

that the decision on certain items in the stating committee 

meeting required reconsideration to avoid disagreement to be 

recorded for referring the case to the Board of Arbitration. 

The meeting ended with thanks to the chairman who had 

convened two JCM meetings and two standing committee 

meetings in one year.
Nothing more to my pen now!
Once again I wish all of you a Happy & Prosperous New Year 2013.

With fraternal greetings,Comradely yours,
(R. Sivannarayana)
General Secretary
Dated 31.12.2012