Friday, June 10, 2011

MINUTES OF THE SUB COMMITTE & STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF 34TH MEETING OF DEPARTMENTAL COUNCIL (JCM) OF MOWR ISSUED

As we earlier informed that Sub Committee & Standing Committee meetings of the 35th Meeting of the Departmental Council of MOWR (JCM) were held on 29-04-2011 in the chairmanship of the Joint Secretary (A), MOWR. Minutes of meeting have been issued by the MOWR. Agenda items pertaining to Association of Junior Engineers are placed below-


OLD ITEMS

Demand to revise the quantum of Investigation Allowance according to CPC recommendations.
After discussion it was decided that CWC should examine the case in consultation with Staff Side and, if necessary, refer the case to the Ministry for further necessary action.

Abolition of Junior Engineers posts in Central Water Commission adversely affecting the field setup.
After discussion it was decided that CWC’s proposal will be reexamined and taken up further with the Ministry of Finance.

Demand to provide medical attendance Scheme for the GOI officials posted at Joint Project Office Sapt Kosi Sun Kosi Investigation, Nepal.
After discussion it was decided to drop this item.

Demand to fill up the promotional posts of Junior Time Scale in Central Water Commission for 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.
It was informed that DPC proposals for 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 have already been formulated by CWC and sent to the Ministry recently. After examination and checking up for receipt of supporting documents, proposal would be sent to UPSC shortly. Since convening of DPCs etc. are an ongoing process, it was proposed to drop this item.

Demand to amend the promotion hierarchy of Group `B' Engineering cadre directly into "Senior Time Scale" like the system followed in CPWD.
It was decided that Staff Side would give necessary proposal to CWC who would then examine and take further necessary action.

Time frame to settle the pension payment and other retirement dues of the field staff.
The Staff Side had given a list of pending cases and it was decided that the same will be verified and remedial action will be taken immediately. It was decided that annual retirement cases list will be prepared in advance. It was also decided that a team will be sent to Field Offices of CWC where maximum number of cases are pending and CWC will take up the matter with the PAO on the issue. If necessary, another group meeting should be convened to review the position.

(Action: PAO, E.I, MoWR)

Demand to maintain GPF account on Web site and to take appropriate action on missing credits.
After discussions, it was decided that the GPF Statement would be given on 31st July of the year to all officials. To address the Staff Side concerns regarding details of missing credits, JS (A) directed Controller of Accounts for giving information viz, no credit is missing for any month or details of missed credit for various months, as the case may be, in the GPF Statement. Staff side insisted to place the accounts through Website with the help of NIC. Copies of the GPF Accounts of the State Government employees through NIC were handed over to Comptroller of Accounts.

(Action: PAO)

Revival of promotional scientific posts put under deemed abolition status & Restoration of operational Posts.
Staff side pointed out that there was no SIU study proposal as mentioned. After discussions, it was decided that CWC would resubmit the proposal to the Ministry.

(Action: CWC)

Demand to enhance the allowance to the CWC employees serving at Bhutan /Nepal at par with Staff serving in the External Affairs Ministry.
After discussions, it was decided that the matter would be considered by CWC and CWC would sent appropriate proposal for taking up with Nodal Departments.

B. NEW ITEMS

Demand to implement MACP Scheme to the erstwhile Design Assistants and present AD-II/ SDE in CWC.
Regarding the matter DOP&T has given the consent but advised to confirm from the MOF. Hence the file has been submitted to the MOF. Decision of the Ministry of Finance is awaited.

Demand to implement MACP Scheme to promotee Asst. Executive Engineer / Assistant Directors in Central Water Commission.
The item is not to be admitted. However, it was decided that matter regarding administrative action may be pursued.

Demand to change the crucial date for determining eligibility as 1st April instead of 1st January in Central Water Commission.
Since this is a policy matter pertaining to DOP&T, after discussion, it was decided not to admit this item.

Demand to implement MACP Scheme to the erstwhile Design Assistants and present AD-II/ SDE in CWC.
It was noted that the matter has already been taken up with the D/O Expenditure and decision in this regard is pending. It was decided to admit this item for discussion in the main meeting.

Demand to with draw the Departmental Test Conducted by CWC at AD II / SDE and AD/AEE level.
After discussion it was decided to transfer this item to Office Council.

Classification of post as per DOP&T OM No.1101217/2008-Estt. (A) 17th April, 2009.
In accordance with the DOPT OM No.1101217/2008-Estt. (A) 17th April, 2009 the post of Junior Engineer based on the revised norms of pay has been reclassified as Group ‘B’ w.e.f. 9th April 2009.

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