Salient Features of the National Council (JCM) meeting

Salient Features of the National Council (JCM) meeting.

(Ref: MINUTES OF THE 46TH MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL (JCM) HELD ON 15TH May 2010)

Highlights of the meeting :-

1. The 46th Meeting of the National Council (JCM) was held on 15th May 2010 under the Chairmanship of Shri K. M. Chandrasekhar, Cabinet Secretary.

2. More than 30 representatives of Staff Side and Official Side participated in the meeting.

3. The Chairman stated that although there has been a long gap between the 45th and 46th meeting of the National Council.

4. The Chairman also stated that the meetings of the Standing Committee have also been held quite frequently.

5. The Chairman then enumerated some of the decisions taken by the Government in the recent past :

• The CCS (Revised Pay) Rules 2008 have been notified vide GSR 622 (E) dated 29th August 2008.

• Instructions have been issued vide O.M. No.1/1/2008-IC dated 30th August 2008 regarding fixation of pay and payment of arrears.

• Instructions regarding revision / refixation of pension/ family pension have been issued vide O.M. NO. 38/37/08-P&PW dated 1st September 2008.

• Instructions regarding revision in the provisions regulating pension/ gratuity/ commutation of pension/family pension/disability pension/ex-gratia lump sum compensation have been issued vide O.M. No.38/37/08-P&PW dated 2nd September 2008.

• Instructions / guidelines regarding the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACP) have been issued vide O.M. No.35034/3/2008-Estt (D) dated 19th May 2009.

• Instructions/ guidelines regarding enhancement in the quantum of maternity leave and introduction of Child Care Leave (CCL) to women employees have been issued vide O.M. No.13018/2/2008-Estt. (L) Dated 11th September 2008.

• Instructions / guidelines regarding special casual leave to the Central Government Employees with disabilities have been issued vide O.M. No 25011/1/2008-Estt. (A) Dated 19th November 2008.

• In addition, most of the allowances of the Central Government Employees have been doubled as per the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission.

6. The Leader, Staff Side Mr.M.Raghavaiah thanked the Chairman for apprising the staff side of the important decisions taken by the Government.

7. Staff Side Leader requested the Official Side to take necessary action to review the CCL from the restrictions.

8. He also stated regarding Children Education Allowance that the original order granting CEA to maximum of eldest two surviving children. This has resulted in problems and in certain cases the administration divisions of some Departments have even started recoveries. He requested that once a decision is taken and implemented, it should be maintained and should not be scuttled or diluted later in order to convey the right kind of message to the employees.

9. He stated that in reality an employee who hitherto got the two financial upgradations in 24 years under the old ACP Scheme, shall now have to wait for three decades to get the same level of upgradations under the new MACP Scheme.

10. He referred to the mismatch in the pay drawn by a senior direct recruit inducted into the service prior to 1st January 2006 and that of a junior direct recruit inducted into service after 1st January 2006 and stated that this is a genuine issue and requested the official side to find out a way to rectify the anomaly.

11. He further stated that normally after every Pay Commission, the Government used to raise the limit of the taxable income. This was not done this time, with the result that even the low paid employees have come within the ambit of the income tax.

12.Thereafter, Secretary, Staff Side Mr.Umraomal Purohit, while making his opening thanked the Chairman and he pointed out that the real problem lies at the level of the Departmental Councils where the meetings have been held regularly in a very few Ministries / Departments.

13. Thereafter, Secretary, Staff Side referred to the 16 pending awards of the Board of Arbitration and stated that these awards have not been implemented by the Government and there is a need to discuss them once again with the staff side. He further stated that it is the right time for a comprehensive review of the JCM Scheme and suggested that a High Level Joint Committee may be constituted for this purpose.

14. Secretary then appreciated the job done by the Fast Track Committee (FTC) and stated that despite the clear cut recommendation of the FTC regarding the Master Crafts Man, the same is yet to be implemented by the Ministry of Defence.

15. Non-matriculate class IV employees who retired or died between January 2006 and August 2008 without any re-training had also been deprived of the benefit of pay fixation in PB-I.

The Chairman stated that the pending awards of the Board of Arbitration would be reviewed. Regarding the suggestion to constitute a high level committee to review the JCM Scheme, the Chairman stated the matter may initially be discussed by the Secretary, DOP&T with the Staff Side and then if needed, a committee could be constituted.

Secretary, Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare assured the staff side that the matter will be reviewed in consultation with the Central Pension Accounts Office, Controller General of Accounts and Controller General of Defence Accounts and a deadline will be fixed for issuance of the revised PPOs.

Agenda items :-

1. SUBJECT: REIMBURSEMENT OF AYAA CHARGES – DELEGATION THEREOF

The official side stated that the Ministry of Health and Family welfare, vide its Office Memorandum dated 30th June 2008, has already addressed this problem. - ITEM FINALISED

2. SUBJECT: REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENDITURE TOWARDS IMPLANTATION OF SPECIAL TYPES OF STENTS LIKE CYPHER STENT ETC. IN CASE OF CS (MA) BENEFICIARIES – DELEGATION THEREOF

The official side stated that Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has already issued an Office Memorandum on 12th September 2007 and a clarification in this regard has been issued on 8th February 2010 and the request of the staff side has been addressed. - ITEM FINALISED

3. SUBJECT: PATHOLOGICAL & DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

The official side stated that in the tenders issued in the current year, most of the pathological and diagnostic procedures have been included in the approved list. Further, across the cities where CGHS facility is available, many private pathological & diagnostic labs are being empanelled which will address the problems being faced by CGHS beneficiaries. Final orders in this regard are expected to be issued by June 2010. - ITEM FINALISED

4. SUBJECT: GRANT OF FMA IN LIEU OF OUT DOOR TREATMENT FACILITIES

The official side stated that the concept of FMA will have greater chances of success once the health insurance scheme is implemented. The guidelines of the proposed Health Insurance Scheme Central Government Employees and Pensioners have been shared with the staff side where OPD is taken care of through FMA and for indoor treatment an insurance cover of Rs. Five lakhs is available to the beneficiaries.

The matter will be further examined by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in consultation with the Ministry of Finance.

5. SUBJECT: RELOCATION OF ONE CGHS DISPENSARY IN WADI AREA, UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, NAGPUR

The official side stated that the matter had already been discussed with the staff side and it was agreed to have a joint inspection of Wadi area and further action in the matter will be taken on the basis of the joint inspection report. - ITEM FINALISED

6. SUBJECT: SPECIALIZED CONSULTATION IN PUC HOSPITAL LIKE ISPAT HOSPITAL, HEC HOSPITAL & CCL HOSPITAL, RANCHI

The official side stated that the matter has been considered and it has been decided to agree with the request of the staff side. - ITEM FINALISED

7. SUBJECT: SUPPLY OF FREE DIET TO EMPLOYEES AND THEIR DEPENDANT UNDER TREATMENT FOR TB, LEPROSY, MENTAL ILLNESS, CANCER AND HIV/AIDS, RENAL DIALYSIS THERAPY, THALSAEMA.

The official side stated that the demand of the staff side has been examined and suitable instructions have been issued by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare, vide its Office Memorandum dated 22nd March 2010. - ITEM FINALISED

8. SUBJECT: SANCTION OF INCENTIVE ALLOWANCE TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WORKING IN EXTREMISTS INFESTED AREAS

After a prolonged discussion, it was decided that the official side will re- examine the matter.

9. SUBJECT: DECLARATION OF GANDHINAGAR AS LINK – CITY OF AHMEDABAD.

In view of the prolonged demand of the Staff Side, the Chairman agreed to re-examine the matter.

10. SUBJECT: UPGRADATION OF JAMNAGAR AS B-2 TOWN WITH EFFECT FROM 20.07.2006.

The Chairman stated that there was merit in the arguments put forward by the staff side and directed the Department of Expenditure to re-examine the matter.

11. SUBJECT: A-1 STATUS TO BANGALORE CITY

The official side agreed to re-examine the matter.

12. SUBJECT: ANOMALY IN THE FIXATION OF REVISED PENSION There was no change in the basic principle that special pay or allowance shall not be reckoned for fixation of pension. Therefore, it is not possible to agree to the demand of the Staff Side. - ITEM FINALISED

13. SUBJECT: ELIGIBILITY OF FAMILY PENSION TO WIDOW/DIVORCE DAUGHTER/UN-MARRIED DAUGHTER WHO ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF FAMILY PENSION FOR INCLUSION OF NAMES IN PPOs ISSUED MUCH EARLIER.

The Chairman directed Secretary, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare to hold discussion with the Staff Side and issue clarifications wherever required. - ITEM FINALISED

14. SUBJECT: GRANT OF FAMILY PENSION IN CASE OF MISSING PENSIONERS AFTER TWO MONTHS

The official side stated that the time period of 2 months proposed by the staff side is too short and agreed that the existing period of one year will be revised to six months for payment of family pension. - ITEM FINALISED

15. SUBJECT: GRANT OF HALF DAY CASUAL LEAVE FACILITY FOR INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYEES

The Chairman agreed with this and stated that suitable instructions would be issued soon. - ITEM FINALISED

16. SUBJECT: RELAXATION OF UPPER AGE LIMIT FOR DEPARTMENTAL CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO GROUP C POSTS

The Chairman agreed to examine the suggestion of the Staff Side.

17. SUBJECT: RATE OF STITCHING CHARGE OF LIVERIES REQUIRES TO BE INCREASED

The official side agreed with the suggestion of the staff side. - ITEM FINALISED

18. SUBJECT: CASUAL LABOURERS (GRANT OF TEMPORARY STATUS & REGULARIZATION) SCHEME – NON IMPLEMENTATION OF.

The Chairman intervened and stated that if the Staff Side had any legal point on this aspect, then the same may be forwarded to the Department of Personnel & Training for examination.

19. SUBJECT: RESTRICTED HOLIDAYS FOR THE EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS

The Official Side agreed to re-consider the matter relating to grant of two days restricted holidays to employees of industrial establishments.

20 SUBJECT: APPLICABILITY OF CCS (RSA) RULES 1993 TO THE WORKERS EMPLOYED IN DEFENCE ESTABLISHMENTS

The Chairman decided that the matter will have to be examined by the Ministry of Defence, in consultation with the Ministry of Law and Department of Personnel & Training.

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Minutes of the 46th Ordinary Meeting of the National Council (JCM) held on 15th May, 2010

NO. 3/2/2009-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
JCA Section

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 7^thJuly, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:       Minutes of the 46^th Ordinary Meeting of the National Council (JCM) held on 15^th May, 2010.

               The undersigned is directed to forward a copy of the minutes of the 46^th Ordinary Meeting of the National Council (JCM) held on 15^th May, 2010 in Conference Hall No. 267, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary for information and necessary action.

(Dinesh Kapila)
Director

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DATE OF NEXT INCREMENT IN EXTRA ORDINARY LEAVE CASES

One of the major demand from Staff side JCM in National Council, now the demand has been granted by the Government and published as order.

No. 16/2/2009-Estt.(Pay I)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, the 2^nd July 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Regulation of the Date of Next Increment in case of Extra-Ordinary leave (without medical certificate) after implementation of the CCS(RP) Rules, 2008 – clarification regarding.

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      Consequent upon the implementation of CCS(RP) Rules 2008, the increments in the revised pay structure are to be regulated in terms of Rule 10 of the CCS (RP) Rules 2008.This rule states that ‘there will be a uniform date of annual increment viz. 1^st of July every year. Employees completing 6 months and above in the revised pay structure as on 1^st July will be eligible to be granted the increment.”

2.       The issue of regulation of date of next increment in case of EOL (without medical certificate) after implementation of CCS(RP) Rules 2008, has been examined in consultation with the Department of Expenditure.

3.       It is clarified that except as provided under the conditions laid down in this Department’s OM dated 18.2.1986, qualifying service of less than six months on account of EOL (without medical certificate) between 1^st July of the previous year till 30^th June of the year under consideration shall have the effect of postponing the increment to 1^st July of the next year. The same stipulation will also be applicable to those cases where the increment became due on 1.7.2006. In terms of this Department’s O.M. No. 13017/20/85-Estt. (L) dated 18.2.1986, EOL granted for the following purposes automatically counts as qualifying service for pension and for increments without any further sanctions:-

      (i) EOL granted due to inability of a Government servant to join or rejoin duty on account of civil commotion.

      (ii) EOL granted to a Government servant for prosecuting higher technical and scientific studies.

4.       Hindi version will follow.

(Rita Mathur).
Director

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National Council (JCM) demands for CGHS beneficiaries in the 46th National Council Meeting (JCM)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Nirman Bhavan, Maulana Azad Road
New Delhi 110 108

12020/1/2010-CGHS (P) (Pt)

Date: June 8, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:        Demand of the Staff Side, National Council (JCM) for permission for OPD consultation for CGHS beneficiaries in hospitals run by public sector undertakings – Consideration of the

           The undersigned is directed to state that as per the procedure prescribed, CGHS beneficiaries are required to be referred b7y doctors in CGHS wellness centres (also known as dispensaries) for obtaining advice from a Government specialist before they are permitted to avail treatment / undertake tests, etc., in Government / private hospitals and diagnostic centres, as per their choice. Staff Side, National Council (JCM), had raised the following demand for discussion in the 46th Ordinary Meeting of National Council (JCM) held under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary on 15th May, 2010:

            “Of late all beneficiaries of Ranchi are being asked to take specialized consultation only in RIMS hospitals which is 12 km away from residences of pensioners from Doranda, Kadrn & Hindoo (Ranchi City). This is very inconvenient particularly for pensioner beneficiaries who have to travel this long distance and then to stand for long time in a queue. If they are referred to any of the public sector corporation hospitals (like Ispat, HEC & CCL HOSPITALS), which are nearby, they can get the consultation there in no time.”

2.            The demand of the Staff Side, National Council (JCM) has been examined in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, on consultation with IFD (Health) and it has been decided that CGHS beneficiaries in Ranchi can also be referred to hospitals run by public sector undertakings, in addition to the present practice of referrals to Government hospitals for consultation with specialists, subject to the following conditions:

      (i)     Reimbursement of charges for consultation undertaken in hospitals run by public sector undertakings will be as per rates fixed for CGHS, Ranchi, or actual consultation charge paid, whichever may be less; and

     (ii)      In so far as medicines to be supplied to the beneficiaries is concerned, CGHS will supply medicines of similar salt combination / potency from its’ own formulary / store, not necessarily the branded medicine that is prescribed by the specialists of the hospitals run by public sector undertakings.

3.      These instructions come into force from the date of issue of the Office Memorandum.

4.      This issues with the concurrence of IFD (Health), vide ID No.Dy.2115/10 dated the 14th May, 2010.

(R Ravi)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF NON-GAZETTED OFFICERS (AIANGO) Gen.Secretary dicussed with JS & FA (Defence) & in D(Fy-II) on 25th and 26th May, 2010

ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF NON-GAZETTED OFFICERS (AIANGO) General Secretary Mr.Chaubey has written a letter to Branch Secretaries, Zonal Secretaries, JCM Members, CE Members/Office Bearers, regarding dicussion with JS & FA (Defence) & in D(Fy-II) on 25th and 26th May, 2010. We reproduce the full text of the letter as given below...

President and General Secretary visited MOD on 25th to 26th May/10, specifically on the issue of Merger. Issue was discussed with JS & FA (Defence) & in D(Fy-II).

The position and instructions are appended below for information and immediate action please.

(1). PROMOTION: Despite of OFB's instruction to Fys, many Fys did not send the Clubbed Seniority List of CM-II+CM-I (T/NT) in time to OFB, as instructed vide Circular-18 our Branch Secretaries also could not assured the same due to which DPC could not be held as per clubbed seniority. Promotions were ordered as per seniority list of CM-I. One more promotion list is likely to come for those streams which are yet not cleared up to 2006. Further we have discussed and OFB has assured to hold Review DPC after issuing of Merged Seniority List at the earliest.

NOTE: ALL BRANCH SECRETARIES ARE SERIOUSLY REQUESTED TO ASSURE THAT SENIORITY LIST OF MERGED CM AS ASKED BY OFB (A/NG SECTION) IS SENT TO OFB BY THE FACTORY/UNIT WITHIN FEW DAYS POSITIVELY SO THAT MERGED SENIORITY CAN BE ISSUED & REVIEW DPC CAN BE HELD AT THE EARLIEST.

(2). FUNCTIONAL UP-GRADATION AND MERGER OF AF/FM/SH WITH JWM: OFB has broken the commitment to issue merger order if the case of JWM comes back by this time in the meeting held on 30/03/2010 and 17/18-05/2010. NOW DGOF & Chairman is telling that He will merge the posts when the case of JWM is regretted and he has sent negative reply to MOD against the query of MOF. NOW the case is pending with MOF-Expenditure for decision. We are putting our best efforts at the level of MOF-Expenditure for merger before any up-gradation of JWM . We have also taken up that in any case if Grade Pay Rs, 4800/- is granted to JWM the same must be granted to AF/FM/SH/JTO under OFB/DGQA/DGAQA /DGNAI also. We are also exploring possibilities for the legal action.

(NOTE: As intimated earlier, we have very clearly placed our demand to Hon'ble RM, RRM, Defence Secretary, Secretary(DP), Hon'ble Finance Minister, Finance Minister for State, Secretary/Expenditure, JS(PER) /Expenditure, Secretary/DOP&T and Hon'ble Prime Minister that AF/FM/ SH/JTO of all Directorates employing workshop staff i.e. Ordnance Factories, DGQA, DGAQA & DGNAI must be granted Grade Pay of Rs. 4800/- if JWMs of Ordnance Factories are granted the same. Officials of MOF have assured that there will be no change in cadre structure and only two Grade structure will be maintained in all the similar Directorates like Railways, DGQA, DGAQA & DGNAI.)

(3). PROTEST PROGRAMMES:

(3.1). DHARANA WITH HUNGER : Representatives of AIANGOs will stage " DHARANA WITH HUNGER " on the date of coming JCM-III Meeting at Ordnance Factory Board, KOLKATA / at the place of JCM-III Meeting. Note: OFB has yet not decided the date of JCM-III meeting. Date of Dharana will be the date of Meeting.

(3.2). MEMORANDUM TO HON'BLE RRM & RM in-mass AT NEW DELHI: Request letters have been submitted on 28th May, 2010 for confirmation of dates for submission of Memorandum by the representatives of AIANGOs in mass at the residence of Hon'ble RRM & RM. Proposed date i.e. between 10-15 May was not confirmed. Confirmation of a fresh date is awaited from their end.

(4.) The Branch Secretaries who have not remitted the Subscription for year- 2009-10 are requested to remit the same at the earliest for smooth functioning of the Association.

(5). The Branch Secretaries who have not remitted the Special-Levy are requested to remit the same at the earliest for smooth functioning of the Association.

(6). CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP OF THOSE AF OF DGQA/DGAQA WHO HAVE BEEN MERGED WITH JTO: SUCH JTOS WILL BE TREATED AS OUR MEMBERS AND THEIR SUBSCRIPTION SHALL BE DEDUCTED IN OUR FAVOUR. A LETTER No: AIANGO/CE/SAF/DGQA/10 DTD. : 24/06/2010 HAS BEEN SENT TO DGQA HQ. IN THIS REGARD.

(7) DEDUCTION OF SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE YEAR 2010-11 FROM THE SALARY OF JULY 2010: ALL BRANCH SECRETARIES ARE REQUESTED TO ENSURE THAT LETTER FOR DEDUCTION IS GIVEN TO GM/DDO OF FY. LATEST BY 4TH JULY /2010 AND THE DEDUCTION IS DONE WITHOUT FAIL FROM THE SALARY FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2010.

WITH BEST WISHES, YOURS TRULY,
-sd-
(S. B. Chaubey)
General Secretary

National Council of JCM for Central Government Employees Meets Cabinet Secretary Shri K.M. Chandrasekhar today

National Council of JCM for Central Government Employees Meets Government for Consensus Building With Employees: Cabinet Secretary

National Council(JCM), the apex body of the Joint Consultative Machinery for the Central Government Employees, met under the Chairmanship of the Cabinet Secretary Shri K.M. Chandrasekhar today. Senior Leaders of the Central Government Employees’ Unions/Federations and Secretaries of various Ministries/Departments actively participated in the deliberations.

In his opening remarks, Cabinet Secretary referred to the discussions held during the meetings of the Standing Committee of the National Council and the meetings of the National Anomaly Committee and reiterated the endeavour of the Government to maintain a sustained level of contact with the staff side to take forward the process of consensus building. He also enumerated some important decisions, taken in the recent past to increase the welfare, morale and productivity of the employees.

Cabinet Secretary also emphasized the need for the Staff Organizations to work in harmony with the official side to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Various issues of importance to the Central Government Employees and their families were discussed with a view to find amicable solutions and to ensure a harmonious relationship.

Request for free diet to CGHS beneficiaries undergoing treatment for TB, Leprosy, Mental Illness, Cancer, etc.

Government of India
Ministry of Health and family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad
New Delhi 110 108

Dated the 22nd March, 2010.

  

No.S.11011/2/2008-CGHS (P)(PI)   

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

  

Subject: Request for free diet to CGHS beneficiaries undergoing treatment for TB, Leprosy, Mental Illness, Cancer, etc.

  

               The undersigned is directed to invite reference to this Ministry's Office Memorandum, of even number dated the 20th May, 2009, vide which the rates for subscription by CGHS beneficiaries to avail CGHS facilities were revised. The monetary ceiling for free diet was also revised. The following provisions had been made in respect of entitlement of free diet:in para 3 (C) and (d) of the Office Memorandum under reference:

  

"(C) Monetray Ceiling for Free Diet:The monetray ceiling for free diet for CGHS beneficiaries is revised to pay / pension / family pension of Rs. 7.450/- per month.

  

(D) Monetray ceiling for free diet for beneficiaries suffering from TB or mental disease):

  

The monetary ceiling for free diet in case of beneficiary suffering from TB or Mental disease is revised to pay / pension / family pension of Rs.11,160/- per month."

2.           Staff Side, National Council (JCM) had proposed a demand for discussion in the meeting of the National Council that free diet to employees and their dependents undergoing treatment for TB, Leprosy, Mental Illness, Cancer & HIV / AIDS, Renal Dialysis therapy and thalassemia be also provided.

3.            The demand of the Staff Side, National Council (JCM) has been examined in the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in consultation with IFD (Health), and it has been dicided to extend free diet provision for CGHS beneficiaries undergoing treatment for TB, Leprosy, Mental Illness, Cancer & HIV/AIDS, Renal Dialysis therapy and Thalassemia when they undergo treatment in Central Government Hospitals, subject to the condition that the free diet will be restricted to beneficiaries who are drawing their pay in Pay Band 1 or retired from a post which now carries pay in Pay Band 1 and further subject to monetary limit of Rs.11,160/- per month.

4.           This issues with the concurrence of IFD (Health) vide Dy. No. 435 dated the 3rd February, 2010.

5.           Hindi version will follow.

(R Ravi)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Proceedings of the Steering Committee of JCM-III level council of OFB

Proceedings of the Steering Committee of JCM-III level council of OFB

The 9th steering committee of 11th Term JCM III Level Council, OFB hled on 12-03-201at OFB HQRS, Kolkata under the chairman ship of DDG/Admin. During the meeting the following points were discussed and the decision/position/progress to given below.

1. Payment of Night Duty Allowance arrears on the Notional Basic of IVth CPC + DA + Increment + Promotion between 1.1.1996 till date:
  Clarification of NDA which is now being paid on IV CPC pay scales from 1.1.96 was demanded to calculate by adding the increased DA + Earned Increments, Promotion / ACP etc., till date. This was agreed by OFB, Revised package by PC of A factories was issued. Few factories have paid the arrears and calculating on the revised package. It was insisted that many factories have not paid. It should be ensured that all the ordnance factories should make the arrears payment and the details should be given in the next meeting.

2.OT Payment on revised VI CPC Pay:
  It was demanded that the OT allowances should be paid on the VI CPC scale without further delay. It was informed to OFB that Railway Board issued orders recently to pay OT allowance on the revised pay w.e.f. 1.9.2008 by calculating HRA, TA, DA and Ration Allowance. Similarly it was demanded to calculating OT pay to ordnance factory employees without further delay on the revised pay.

3.Co-Relation of piece work profit on revised pay:
  It was demanded that there should not be any further delay to Co-Relate the piece work profit in the minimum of the pay band with Grade Pay.

4.Payment of piece work profit to those employees who were promoted / Granted ACP on the upgraded Pay / Grade Pay:
   Though the Co-relation is delayed, but the employees who were promoted / granted ACP after 1.9.2008 have not paid piece work profit on their pay. It was agreed to consider and was referred to PC of A fys.

Demanded the following:

a) MACP benefit to Teaching staff of Ordnance factories.

b) Merger of AF / FM / SH with JWM or to promote ch/man to AF immediately.

c) Holding of DPC for PR Teachers for their promotion.

d) Continuing of Risk Allowance and Patient Care Allowance.

e) Granting of EL 30 days to Direct Workers without delay.

f) Granting of incentive to Labourer SSK working in maintenance sections.

g) Early clearance of SLP to allow Direct Recruitment in HVF, OFT, OFP madek and EFA.

h) Special increments granted to stenographers through Arbitration Award should be treated as Part of Pay.

i) Granting of Departmental OT 3 ¼ Hrs. for Piece Workers to be considered. PC of A fys agreed to consider.

j) Early sanction of Manpower to Ordnance Factories during the year 2010-11 for Direct Recruitment against wastage vacancies arised during the previous year.

k) Cadre review proposal by OFB for para medical staff should be forwarded to Mof D by OFB without further delay.

l) Pharmacists awarded Rs.4200 Grade Pay should be granted w.e.f. 1.1.2006 and the clarification deleting of 2 years should be made clear.

m) Cadre review proposal for all categories should be prepared and forwarded to consultation with staff side and accordingly Recruitment Rules should be amended.

n) The residency period prescribed by DOP&T should not the followed wile filling the vacancies fallen prior to 1.9.2008 and as per Recruitment Rules only should be followed.

o) Removal of stagnation for store Keeping staff (SK & Supervisor) after the merger of Ch/man II & I , the vacancies fallen will be filled by promotion.

p) Agreed to declare the advertisement for filling the Ch/man vacancies through LDCE by April.


Further OFB agreed to consider the following.

Ø NIES who have got Rs.1900 Grade Pay, if willing to become labour SSK (GP Rs.1800) Grade Pay will be considered since their pay will e protected as per recent Government orders.

Ø Laborer USK now become Laborurer SSK their up gradation will be ignored for MACP. Their promotion to SK also will not be counted for MACP orders were issued.

Ø Agreed to grant Compassionate Appointments to those who were offered appointment prior to VI CPC orders even if they are less than matriculate but will be placed in S1 - Scale (OFB issued order instruction No.63/2009(PCC) dt 29.12.2009.

Ø Recovery of subscription to wards GPF for new pension scheme employees under scheme – II was discussed but were informed that the matter may be discussed at national council (JCM).



OFB asked the federations, to submit their cadre review proposal to within seven days, so that OFB can in corporate in their proposal and consult with the federations. You many forward proposals for the following cadres.

Ø Industrial Employees

Ø Store Keeping Staff

Ø Supervisor Staff (Ch/man to JWM)

Ø Fire Fighting Staff

Ø Cart while group ‘D’

Ø Stenographers Cadre

Ø Hindi/Raj basha Cadre.

Regarding the four grade structure of Artisan (Trades Man) and upgardation of MCM Grade Pay to Rs.4200 and HS-I Grade Pay to Rs.2800 was referred to DoP&T and the same was approved by DoP&T and sent to Mof Defence on 26.2.2010. Now the file was sent to Defecnce (Finance) for their approval. Now pending there. Any moment, it can be cleared. We have asked one time relaxation for Highly Skilled from Trade Test and to give effect from 1.1.2006. Due to this, MACPS also pending in many factories. MCM will be feeder grade to Ch/man infuture.

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Order from DoP&T

F.No.8/10/2008-JCA

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel P.G. and Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training

JCA Section

North Block,New Delhi

dated 2nd^th March, 2009

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Rates of Daily Allowance for Staff members of the Department / National Council and Third Level / Regional of JCM

The undersigned is directed to saythat consequent upon the revision of daily allowance by the Department of Expenditure vide O.M. No. 19030/3/2008-E.IV dated 23rd September, 2008, the JCM members shall be entitled to Daily Allowance in the following manner w.e.f. 1st September, 2008.

A. (i) National Council / Departmental Council (JCM)
Reimbursement for Hotel accommodation of up to Rs. 3000 per day; reimbursement o non-AC taxi charges of up to 50kms.per diem for travel within the city and reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 300 per day.
(ii) Regional / Office Council
Reimbursement for Hotel accommodation of up to Rs. 1500 per day; reimbursement of non-AC taxi charges of up to 50 kms.per diem for travel the city and reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 200 per day.
OR

B. The pre-revised rates as prescribed vide DOPT's O.M. No. 8/4/98-JCA, dated 17.11.1998.
This O.M. issues in consultation with Department of Expenditure vide I.D. No. 66/E.IV/2009 dated 24/2/2009.

(Dinesh Kapila)
Deputy Secretary

Anomaly Committee of the National Council (JCM) to settle the Anomalies arising out of the implentationof the 6th CPC recommendations:

Anomaly Committee of the National Council (JCM) to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of 6th CPC recommendations.

No.11/2/2008-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel Training
JCA Section
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OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Anomaly Committee of the National Council (JCM) to settle the Anomalies arising out of the implentationof the 6th CPC recommendations:

In accordance with the instructions contained in this Department's OM of even number dated 12th January 2009, it has been decided to set up, as indicated below, the Anomaly Committee of the National Council (JCM) consisting of representatives of the Official Side and the Staff Side to settle any anomalies arising out of the implementation of the 6th CPC recommendations:-

OFFICIAL SIDE :-
1. Secretary, Chairman Deptt. of Pers. & Trg.
2. Member (Staff) Rly. Board.
3. Secretary, Deptt. of Telecommunication.
4. Secretary, Deptt. of Posts.
5. Financial Adviser (Defence) Ministry of Defence.
6. Joint Secretary, (Pers) Ministry of Finance.
7. Joint Secretary, Deptt. of Personnel & Trg.
8. Deputy Secretary (JCA), Deptt. of Personnel & Trg.

STAFF SIDE :-
1. Shri. U.M. Pruohit
2. Shri. M.Raghavaiah
3. Shri. Rakhal Das Gupta
4. Shri. R.P.Bhatnagar
5. Shri. Guman Singh
6. Shri. C.Srikumar
7. Shri. S.K.Vyas
8. Shri. Ch.Sankara Rao
9. Shri. K.S.Murty
10. Shri. R.Srinivasan
11. Shri. K.K.N.Kutty
12. Shri. S.G.Mishra

The working of the Committee would be in terms of the conditions laid down in this Department's OM dated 12th January 2009 mentioned above.

(Dinesh Kapil)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

J C M AND RECOGNISED SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS

JOINT CONSULTATIVE MACHINERY

JOINT CONSULTATIVE MACHINERY IN ORDNANCE FACTORIES JCM – I , JCM – II , JCM – III , JCM – IV

In 1967 Govt. of India introduced the ‘Scheme for Joint Consultative Machinery and Compulsory Arbitration’ for Central Govt. employees. The objective was to promote armonious relation, securing greatest measure of cooperation between Govt. in its capacity as employer and the general body of its employees in matters of common concern and increasing the efficiency of the public service.

The Scheme provides for setting up of Joint Councils at three levels viz.

(i) National Council (JCM-I) functioningat Cabinet Secretariat

(ii) Departmental Council (JCM-II) functioning at the concerned administrative Ministry and

(iii) regional / office council (JCM-III) functioning at the lowest level of the administrative set-up. For Ministry of Defence Establishments, however, a four tier arrangement was agreed to and accordingly in the case of Ordnance Factories in addition to JCM-I (National) and JCM-II (Departmental), the following Joint Councils were set-up :- JCM – III : functioning at OFB HQrs.

JCM – IV : functioning in each of the factories under OF organisation.

The Scheme clearly demarcates the jurisdiction of the Joint Councils at each level, the items and the circumstances in which these will qualify for compulsory arbitration by a Board of Arbitration consisting of these members, one from Official side, one from Staff side and a Chairman who will be an independent person. Subject to the overriding authority of Parliament, recommendations of the Board of Arbitration will be binding on both sides.

The Scheme, Constitution of Third and Fourth Level Councils for Defence Civilians, Draft Rules for the conduct of business of these Councils, Declaration of Joint intent regarding the common approach of Govt. of India and the employees organizations to work the machinery of Joint Council and Compulsory Arbitration and forms for nominations of Staff Side Members of the Departmental Council were forwarded to DGOF, amongst others, under Ministry of Defence letter No. 7(2)/66/D(Lab) dtd. 24-7-1967.

The factories had been furnished with copies of these documents under DGOF Circular No. 652/A/W dated 3rd November 1967 and asked to forward copies thereof to the recognised Trade Union(s), recognised Associations and Works Committees functioning in the respective factories. JCM-III at DGOF HQrs. and JCM-IV at the factories have been formed in accordance with the provisions laid down in the scheme and the constitution for these Councils. The special meeting(s) of the convened to transact the following business:-

(i) Signing of Declaration of Joint Intent.

(ii) Adoption of Draft Rules for Conduct of Business.

List of recognised service associations

FEDERATIONS / CONFEDERATION
1. General Secretary,All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF),SM Joshi Bhawan,Survey No. 81, Elphinstone Road, Kirkee, Pune – 4111003	2.General Secretary, Indian National Defence Workers Federation(INDWF) No-6, 6th Street, Vaishnavi Nagar, RCC Post, Chennai 600109.
3. General Secretary, Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh(BPMS) 2-A, Navin Market, Kanpur – 208 001.	4.General Secretary, Confederation of Defence Recognised Associations(CDRA), 96, Defence Apartments, G-17 Paschim Vihar, Rohtak Road, Delhi-110087.
LIST OF RECOGNISED SERVICE ASSOCIATIONS
STENOGRAPHERS	DRIVERS
General Secretary, All India Naval Stenographers Association, 13-3-16, Bhujanga Rao Pet, Maharani Peta, Visakhapatnasm – 530002	General Secretary, Civilian Driver Gr.I AFV Association IndiaRZ-46, L-Block,Mahavir Enclave, Palam, New Delhi 110045
General Secretary, DGQA Orgn. Stenos. Assn.C/0 CQA ME, Aundh Road, Khadki, Pune – 411003.	General Secretary, All India Defence Employees Civ. Motor DriversD – 158, Ext II, Nangloi, Delhi –110041.
General Secretary, All India DRDO Personal Staff Association,H-248, Sarojini Nagar,New Delhi – 110023.	General Secretary,DRDO CivilianM.T. Drivers AssociationLASTEC Metcalfe House Delhi – 110 054
CLERKS /CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATIONS
General Secretary, All India MES Clerical Cadre & Gp.D Employees Assn. Central HQ AIMCCGDEA, C/o CE Delhi Zone, Delhi Cantt-10.	General Secretary, All India EME Civilian Personnel Assn. 25-40/1/1,Anantha Saraswathi Nagar,East Anand Bagh, Malkajgiri, Secunderabad-500047
General Secretary, All India AOC Clerks Assn, H.No. 244, Sant Nagar, (EOK) New Delhi – 110 065.	General Secretary, All India Def. Civilian Clerk’s Assn of AOC & Record Offices, 13, Pashchim Vihar Extn.New Delhi-63.
General Secretary, DRDO Admn. Staff Assn.B-16/5 DRDO Township ,CV Raman Nagar, Bangalore – 93.	General Secretary, All India Def. Estate Employees Assn.C-3116, Indira Nagar, Lucknow-226016.
General Secretary, All India NCC Def. Civilian Employees Assn.C/o NCC Dte. Karnataka Goa, 8, Cunningham Road, Bangalore-560052.	General Secretary,All India Association of ClericalEmployees of Ord.Fy,CE HqrsC/o Metal &Steel Factory,Ishapore-743144.(W.B)
General Secretary,DGOF Employees Association,10-A, S K Bose Road,Calcutta. 700001	General Secretary,All India Naval Clarks Association,C/o HQ Southern Naval Command. Kochi.
General Secretary,All India DGQA Clerical Association,CQA(HV), Avadi,Chnnai-600054	General Secretary,Ordnance Factory Board Employees’ Democratic Association,10-A S.K. Bose Road,Kolkata-700001
DRAUGHTSMAN ASSOSN / SAFAIKARAMCHARI ASOSN
General Secretary , All India MES Civ. D/man Assn.National Executive Council, Kashmir House, New Delhi – 110011.	General Secretary,All India Defence Conservancy Safai Karamachari Association,House No.T-83, Old Nangal,Delhi Cantt. 10
General Secretary, All India Naval Draughtsmen Association, A-33, Kailash Colony, New Delhi – 110048.	General Secretary, Draughtsmen Assn. of DGQA 3, Ethiraj Lane, Moses Street, Gandhi Nagar, Avadi, Chennai-600054
SCIETIFIC WORKERS ASSOCS
General Secretary, Scientific Workers Assn. in DGQA, 2, Navin Market, Kanpur –208001	General Secretary, All India Assn. of Scientific WorkersC/o QAE ME, Khamaria, Jabalpur- 482005.
ENGINEERS / TECH STAFF ASSOCS.
General Secretary, All India MES Civilian Engineers Assn.T-4 No.4 Poultry Farm Area,Delhi Cantt- 110010.	General Secretary,All India Assn. of EME Supervisory(Tech).20-A Ayodhya Kunj, Agra.
General Secretary, Ordnance Tech. Pers Assn (NI) Gautam Niwas, A-2/372, Sector-8, Rohini, Delhi-110085.	General Secretary,Defence Marine Engg. Tech Staff Welfare Assn. C/o DQA WP, H-Block, New Delhi - 110011.
General Secretary,Indian Def. Estate Service Tech. Staff Assn.C/o Office of DGDE,West Block IV, R.K. Puram, New Delhi.	General Secretary,All India DGQA Tech. NGO’s Assn.CQAL Campus, JC Nagar,Bangalore – 560006.
General Secretary,All India Def Employees EME Tech Supervisor Association,R-556, Mangol Puri,New Delhi, 110 083.	General Secretary,All India Naval Tech. Supervisory Staff Assn. Naval Dockyard ,Mumbai – 400023.
General Secretary, All India Assn. of NGO’sOrdnance Factory Khamaria, Jabalpur – 482005	General Secretary,DRDO Senior Technical Asstt. Assoc.2, Navin Market, Kanpur 208001
STOREKEEPERS ASSOCIATIONS
General Secretary, All India Assn. of Store-keeping Staff (AOC)D-499, Gali No. 14,Sadh Nagar, Palam Colony,New Delhi - 45	General Secretary , All India Civ. Store-keeping Personnel Assn.(EME) WZ-400 B, Raj Nagar, Palam Colony, Delhi – 110045
General Secretary, All India (MES) Barrack & Store Cadre Assn.Room No 74, South Hutments,Kashmir House,New Delhi-110011.	General Secretary, Naval Store Storehouse Staff Association,GWH – Material Organ, NSD Ghatkoper, Mumbai – 400086
General Secretary, All India Air Force Storekeepers Association,C –6/189-B, Keshav Puram Delhi – 110035.	General Secretary,DRDO Stores Staff Association, No.2448, 17th Main, 16 Cross,IInd Stage, Kumara Swami layout,Bangalore - 560078
ACCOUNTS ASSOCIATIONS
General Secretary , All India Def. Accounts Assn.(CB)C/o CDA(O), Golibar Maidan, Pune-400001	General Secretary , All India Defence Accounts Employees Assn.C/o CC of A(Fys.), 10-A, Shaheed Khudiram Bose Road, Calcutta-700001
NON-TECH. SUPERVISORY STAFF ASSOC.
General Secretary, Indian Ordnance Fys. Non-Tech Supervisory Staff Assn,C/o G/IT-135,Armapur Estate, Kanpur - 9
Security Staff Association
General Secretary, DRDO Security Staff Association, Central OfficeC/o LRDE, C.V. Raman Nagar, Bangalore-560093
OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
General Secretary,All India Naval CivilianTechnical Officers Assn.,DSP/NHQ, Room No- 200‘D’II Wing, Sena Bhawan New Delhi – 110011.	General Secretary, Indian Navy Civilian Officers Association, Naval Dockyard , Vishakhapatnam - 530014
General Secretary,Indian Navy CivilianDesign Officers Assn., Dte of Naval Hqr.,A – 33 Kailash Colony,New Delhi – 48.	General Secretary, All India CSD Officers Assn., Mandalay Lines, Range Hills, Khadki, Pune – 411 020
General Secretary,Indian Ordnance Factories Gazetted Officers’ AssociationHIG-8, ‘B’ Block,Panki, Kanpur-208020	-

JOINT CONSULTATIVE MACHINERY - NATIONAL COUNCIL JCM

National Council (JCM) A list containing the up-dated names of Recognized Federations/Confederation/ Associations functioning under Defence fold and names of new Members of the 11th term of the Departmental Council (JCM), MoD (Annexure I,II & III) is sent herewith for inclusion in the mailing list. They are requested to endorse copies of all general circulars/general orders & instructions to all Members of JCM, Federations and Associations.

They are also requested to forward copies of these orders to US(Coord/IT) in a soft copy for putting up the circulars in the website. They are requested to endorse copies of all General circulars/general orders & instructions to all Members of JCM, Federations and Associations.

They are also requested to place copies in the website. LIST FOR INCLUSION IN THE MAILING LIST

ANNEXURE-I

1. Secretary , Staff Side National Council(JCM), 3-C, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi – 110 001.

FEDERATIONS/CONFEDERATION

1. General Secretary, All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF), SM Joshi Bhawan, Survey No. 81, Elphinstone Road, Kirkee, Pune – 4111003

2. General Secretary, Indian National Defence Workers Federation(INDWF) No-6, 6th Street, Vaishnavi Nagar, RCC Post, Chennai 600109.

3. General Secretary, Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh(BPMS) 2-A, Navin Market, Kanpur – 208 001.

4. General Secretary, Confederation of Defence Recognised Associations(CDRA), 96, Defence Apartments, G-17 Paschim Vihar, Rohtak Road, Delhi-110087.

There is a well-structured machinery for joint consultation between the Central Government and its employees on a wide variety of service matters having a bearing on the administration and the general interests of the Government employees. It is a three-tier machinery consisting of the National Council, the Departmental Council and the Regional/Office Council. Service matters pertaining to the interests of the generality of employees or specific groups of them are dealt with by this machinery.

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Effective use of JCM Scheme - DOPT Circular

Effective use of JCM Scheme

The undersigned is directed to say that instructions have been issued from time to time for making effective use of the JCM machinery.

The Staff Side have, however, highlighted that periodic meetings of JCM are not being held and that Departmental Councils have also not been re-constituted in some of the Ministries/Departments. In view of the concerns expressed by the Staff Side during the 42nd National Council meeting, the following instructions are reiterated:-

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