Sub Committee & Standing Committee meetings of the 34th Meeting of the Departmental Council of MOWR (JCM) were held on 17-06-2010 in the chairmanship of the Joint Secretary (A), MOWR. Following agenda items of the Association of Junior Engineers, Central Water Commission were discussed-
A. OLD ITEMS
1. Demand to revise the quantum of Investigation Allowance according to CPC recommendations
It was pointed out by the CWC that some informations were yet to be received from the field offices of CWC. After detailed discussion it was decided to expedite the matter and submit the case to MOWR.
2. Demand to review the compensatory allowances paid to the employees posted in Joint Project office and engaged in Sapt Kosi Sun Kosi Investigation works in Nepal.
The allowances to the Staff of the CWC has been approved by the MEA at par with the staff of JP Koirala Institute and the same has already been implemented. Staff side thanked for the same.
3. Abolition of Junior Engineers posts in Central Water Commission adversely affecting the field setup.
It was reported that request to fill up the 58 posts has been forwarded to the Staff Selection Commission. For 86 posts, request is yet to be forwarded. It was assured that the same will be sent at an early date. For 180 posts proposal for revival will be submitted to MOWR.
4. Demand to implement ACP to erstwhile Design Assistants Cadre.
It was reported that some CRs were submitted to UPSC regarding promotion from AD-II/SDE to AD/AEE. All the CRs are now with CWC. It was assured that the ACP will be given within three months.
5. Demand to provide medical attendance Scheme for the GOI officials posted at Joint Project Office Sapt Kosi Sun Kosi Investigation, Nepal.
It was reported that the case is pending in the Ministry of Health. After detailed discussion it was decided that the clarification will be asked from the MEA.
6. Demand to fill up the promotional posts of Junior Time Scale in Central Water Commission for 2008-09 & 2009-10.
It was reported that due to latest DOP&T orders the below bench mark remarks in the CRs are to be communicated to the person concerned. Hence all the CRs have been returned to CWC. It was assured by the CWC that the process will be completed within two months and the case will be resubmitted to MOWR.
7. Demand to amend the promotion hierarchy of Group ‘B’ Engineering cadre directly into Senior Time Scale like system followed in CPWD.
It was decided that to discuss the aspects of the case the meeting will be held in the MOWR in which staff side will also be invited.
8. Time frame to settle the pension payment and other retirement dues of the field staff.
Staff side was unhappy in respect of delay in the pension related payments to the retiring staffs. After detailed discussion it was decided that the name of the persons, retiring will be submitted six months in advance. Sri P. K. Mehrotra, Director (E) was nominated as Nodal Officer for Pension cases. Every month the progress of the pension cases will be monitored. Controller of Accounts MOWR assured that the action will be taken for timely payment.
9. Demand to maintain GPF account on Web Site and to take appropriate action on missing credits.
It was reported by the Controller of Accounts, MOWR that putting the GPF account on Website is not feasible. However he assured that from the year 2009-10 the Accounts slips will contain 12 months entry in the GPF Slips. This year slips will be issued by December 2010 and subsequently the slips will be issued by June every year.
B. NEW ITEMS
1. Demand to fill up the vacancies of Junior Engineers in CWC.
As the same item is exists in old items. It was decided not to club this item with old item
2. Demand to fill up the promotional posts of Junior T.ime Scale in Central Water Commission.
As the same item is exists in old items. It was decided not to club this item with old item.
3. Demand to enhance the allowance to the CWC employees serving at Bhutan/Neapl at par with the Staff serving in External Affairs Ministry.
The demand was admitted to be taken up with the MEA. Staff side was asked to submit the details.
4. Demand to review the vacancies of ST quota earmarked in Group ‘B’ Engineering cadre.
As ST commission was not agreed for de-reservation of the ST posts last time it was requested by the Staff side to delink the de-reservation from the promotion process and to go ahead to fill the vacancies meant for general & SC categories. The suggestion was accepted and it was decided to fill the posts of the AD-II/SDE lying vacant as early as possible.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
CIRCULAR 1 /2010-11
No.AJE/FBD/CIR/2010/1 Date: 02-06-2010.
Dear Friends
Since long interaction could not be made due to one and another reason. In the mean time 6th Central Pay Commission has been implemented. There were so many complaints from all over the country regarding anomalies in pay fixation of the Junior Engineers in Central water Commission. Appropriate Grade Pay was not being given. In most of the cases where ACP had been granted between 1-1-2006 & 31-08-2008 audit had raised objections. After hectic efforts almost all the cases have been settled. The only disadvantageous part of this 6th Central Pay Commission, yet to be settled, is the MACP. Due to implementation of the MACP from 1-09-2008 our Junior Engineers have become looser. As the Pay Commission had changed the system in general from promotional hierarchy system to just next grade pay system the Junior Engineers in Central Water Commission are getting the Grade Pay of Rs. 4800/- in 2nd ACP after 20 years of service in place of Rs. 5400/-. There is resentment among the Junior Engineers. We are receiving phone calls from all over the country. We can understand the sentiments of our colleagues. In this connection we assure all of you that we are making all possible efforts to restore the system of the promotional hierarchy. As the issue is related to all categories of Central Government Employees in general we have taken the case through “Confederation of the Central Government Employees and Workers”. “Confederation of the Central Government Employees and Workers” is representing in the National Council which the highest body of the JCM and we are affiliated to the confederation.
We had raised the matter at the time of announcement of the 6th CPC Report and sent the representation to Cabinet Secretary. But at that time the demand was rejected. After implementation of the Pay Commission we again raised the matter through “Confederation of the Central Government Employees and Workers” in the National Anomaly Committee which was set up to consider the anomalies arisen out due to implementation of Pay Commission. After long discussion a committee was set up to consider the anomalies of MACP. First meeting of this committee was held on 25-05-2010 under the chairmanship of Joint Secretary (Establishment) of DOPT. Following points regarding the MACP were discussed:
1. Item No:1: Provide Grade Pay of the next promotional post under MACP.
Staff Side pressed for placement in the Grade Pay of the Promotional Post instead of next higher Grade Pay in the hierarchy of revised Pay Band and Grade Pay. It was insisted because the career progression only means the promotion in the hierarchy and not to a Grade Pay which is not present in the hierarchy of the respective department.
The Staff Side also gave an alternative that first two MACPs after 10 and 20 years should be to the next promotional post as per the hierarchy of respective department as under the erstwhile ACP scheme and thereafter the third MACP in the next Grade Pay of the Revised Pay Band and Grade Pay.
2. Item No:2: Date of Effect.
It was demanded that MACP scheme may be introduced with effect from 1.1.2006. A scheme which has been recommended by the 6th CPC will not be available to those employees who have opted for revised pay scales w.e.f. 1.1.2006 but had retired or died before 1.9.2008, which is very anomalous.
3. Item No:3: Option for earlier ACP Scheme.
Staff Side pointed out that the benefit which employees were getting through two ACPs after 12 and 24 years of service is much higher than the benefit that they will get under MACP after three financial upgradations. It was therefore urged that the service conditions which were available to the existing employees cannot be adversely revised and if that happens then an option to retain the old scheme is inherent. And if the present MACP is not converted to hierarchical pattern, then at least an option may be given to retain the erstwhile scheme of ACP.
4. Item No:7: Grant of financial upgradation between 1.1.2006 and 31.8.2008.
In Para 9 of the DOPT OM dated 19.5.2009, it had been provided that earlier ACP scheme will continue to operate for the period from 1.1.2006 to 31.8.2008. However, this is not being allowed to officials who have opted for revised Pay Band and Grade Pay with effect from 1.1.2006. In some offices, it is being insisted that financial upgradation under the earlier ACP would be granted only in the pre-revised pay scales and they will have to opt for the revised pay scales only from the date they are granted the financial upgradation under earlier ACP. It was demanded that earlier ACP benefit may be given also to those officials who have come over to the Revised Pay Band and Grade Pay with effect from 1.1.2006.
5. Item No:8: Anomaly on introduction of MACP Scheme.
By an illustration in respect of Junior Engineer of CPWD, it has been pointed out that under earlier ACP they will go up to the revised Pay Band 3 with Grade Pay of 6600/- on completion of 24 years of service, whereas under the MACP Scheme, even after 30 years of service and getting third MACP they will get the Grade Pay of 5400/- only in PB-2. This is obviously less advantageous and therefore the demand for option to retain the old ACP scheme has been insisted.
The Official Side indicated that they will consider all these demands and in the next meeting they will indicate how far they can go.
The recent developments and other activities of our Associations are given here to keep one and all with updated information.
• Promotions as AD-II/SDE for more than 50 vacancies are likely to be released shortly. Association has requested CWC Administration to initiate action to fill up these posts.
• Amendment in the Recruitment Rules of the Junior Engineer is under consideration & will be finalized shortly. After notification of the recruitment rules the vacancies of the Junior Engineers will be filled through Staff Selection Commission.
• Proposal for filling up of the promotional vacancies caused in AEE/AD posts for the year 2008-10 is under scrutiny in the UPSC. Efforts are being made with MOWR & UPSC to fill these posts at the earliest.
• Pay scale case demanding parity of pay on par with JEs of CPWD is still pending before High Court Bench, New Delhi and will be heard in the normal course. The case was listed for 03-01-2010 but could not be heard. Next date is awaited.
• Orders have been issued for I, II & III upgradation under MACP to the eligible JEs for the period ending up to December 2009 has been finalized &. Omission, if any in the past cases may bring to the notice of Association for needful action.
• Proposal for the revision of Pay Scale and allowances to the CWC staff working at Nepal at par with other officials posted at Nepal has been accepted by the MOWR & implemented. We have submitted similar proposal in respect of the staff working in Bhutan.
• Where ever Regional Council meeting is not held or necessary to hold may be brought to the notice of the Association.
• The missing credits in GPF cases & delay in service verification may please be brought to the notice of Association for needful action.
Interested member may suggest points connected to service matters, please write immediately, your suggestions are most welcome, it would be a valuable and helpful us to project it in the appropriate forum. Be sportive and feel to fight for the common cause of our cadre. It also requested to provide your e-mail addresses so that the communication in future can be sent through mail. The e-mail address of the Association is – ajecwc@yahoo.co.in.
Also, you are requested to send a copy of circular to all the JEs under your Division/Branch as frequent complaints are being received from the Junior Engineers who are posted at sites.
Your kind co-operation is solicited.
With warm Greetings
Comradely Yours
(S.RAJARATHINAM)
SECRETARY GENERAL
Dear Friends
Since long interaction could not be made due to one and another reason. In the mean time 6th Central Pay Commission has been implemented. There were so many complaints from all over the country regarding anomalies in pay fixation of the Junior Engineers in Central water Commission. Appropriate Grade Pay was not being given. In most of the cases where ACP had been granted between 1-1-2006 & 31-08-2008 audit had raised objections. After hectic efforts almost all the cases have been settled. The only disadvantageous part of this 6th Central Pay Commission, yet to be settled, is the MACP. Due to implementation of the MACP from 1-09-2008 our Junior Engineers have become looser. As the Pay Commission had changed the system in general from promotional hierarchy system to just next grade pay system the Junior Engineers in Central Water Commission are getting the Grade Pay of Rs. 4800/- in 2nd ACP after 20 years of service in place of Rs. 5400/-. There is resentment among the Junior Engineers. We are receiving phone calls from all over the country. We can understand the sentiments of our colleagues. In this connection we assure all of you that we are making all possible efforts to restore the system of the promotional hierarchy. As the issue is related to all categories of Central Government Employees in general we have taken the case through “Confederation of the Central Government Employees and Workers”. “Confederation of the Central Government Employees and Workers” is representing in the National Council which the highest body of the JCM and we are affiliated to the confederation.
We had raised the matter at the time of announcement of the 6th CPC Report and sent the representation to Cabinet Secretary. But at that time the demand was rejected. After implementation of the Pay Commission we again raised the matter through “Confederation of the Central Government Employees and Workers” in the National Anomaly Committee which was set up to consider the anomalies arisen out due to implementation of Pay Commission. After long discussion a committee was set up to consider the anomalies of MACP. First meeting of this committee was held on 25-05-2010 under the chairmanship of Joint Secretary (Establishment) of DOPT. Following points regarding the MACP were discussed:
1. Item No:1: Provide Grade Pay of the next promotional post under MACP.
Staff Side pressed for placement in the Grade Pay of the Promotional Post instead of next higher Grade Pay in the hierarchy of revised Pay Band and Grade Pay. It was insisted because the career progression only means the promotion in the hierarchy and not to a Grade Pay which is not present in the hierarchy of the respective department.
The Staff Side also gave an alternative that first two MACPs after 10 and 20 years should be to the next promotional post as per the hierarchy of respective department as under the erstwhile ACP scheme and thereafter the third MACP in the next Grade Pay of the Revised Pay Band and Grade Pay.
2. Item No:2: Date of Effect.
It was demanded that MACP scheme may be introduced with effect from 1.1.2006. A scheme which has been recommended by the 6th CPC will not be available to those employees who have opted for revised pay scales w.e.f. 1.1.2006 but had retired or died before 1.9.2008, which is very anomalous.
3. Item No:3: Option for earlier ACP Scheme.
Staff Side pointed out that the benefit which employees were getting through two ACPs after 12 and 24 years of service is much higher than the benefit that they will get under MACP after three financial upgradations. It was therefore urged that the service conditions which were available to the existing employees cannot be adversely revised and if that happens then an option to retain the old scheme is inherent. And if the present MACP is not converted to hierarchical pattern, then at least an option may be given to retain the erstwhile scheme of ACP.
4. Item No:7: Grant of financial upgradation between 1.1.2006 and 31.8.2008.
In Para 9 of the DOPT OM dated 19.5.2009, it had been provided that earlier ACP scheme will continue to operate for the period from 1.1.2006 to 31.8.2008. However, this is not being allowed to officials who have opted for revised Pay Band and Grade Pay with effect from 1.1.2006. In some offices, it is being insisted that financial upgradation under the earlier ACP would be granted only in the pre-revised pay scales and they will have to opt for the revised pay scales only from the date they are granted the financial upgradation under earlier ACP. It was demanded that earlier ACP benefit may be given also to those officials who have come over to the Revised Pay Band and Grade Pay with effect from 1.1.2006.
5. Item No:8: Anomaly on introduction of MACP Scheme.
By an illustration in respect of Junior Engineer of CPWD, it has been pointed out that under earlier ACP they will go up to the revised Pay Band 3 with Grade Pay of 6600/- on completion of 24 years of service, whereas under the MACP Scheme, even after 30 years of service and getting third MACP they will get the Grade Pay of 5400/- only in PB-2. This is obviously less advantageous and therefore the demand for option to retain the old ACP scheme has been insisted.
The Official Side indicated that they will consider all these demands and in the next meeting they will indicate how far they can go.
The recent developments and other activities of our Associations are given here to keep one and all with updated information.
• Promotions as AD-II/SDE for more than 50 vacancies are likely to be released shortly. Association has requested CWC Administration to initiate action to fill up these posts.
• Amendment in the Recruitment Rules of the Junior Engineer is under consideration & will be finalized shortly. After notification of the recruitment rules the vacancies of the Junior Engineers will be filled through Staff Selection Commission.
• Proposal for filling up of the promotional vacancies caused in AEE/AD posts for the year 2008-10 is under scrutiny in the UPSC. Efforts are being made with MOWR & UPSC to fill these posts at the earliest.
• Pay scale case demanding parity of pay on par with JEs of CPWD is still pending before High Court Bench, New Delhi and will be heard in the normal course. The case was listed for 03-01-2010 but could not be heard. Next date is awaited.
• Orders have been issued for I, II & III upgradation under MACP to the eligible JEs for the period ending up to December 2009 has been finalized &. Omission, if any in the past cases may bring to the notice of Association for needful action.
• Proposal for the revision of Pay Scale and allowances to the CWC staff working at Nepal at par with other officials posted at Nepal has been accepted by the MOWR & implemented. We have submitted similar proposal in respect of the staff working in Bhutan.
• Where ever Regional Council meeting is not held or necessary to hold may be brought to the notice of the Association.
• The missing credits in GPF cases & delay in service verification may please be brought to the notice of Association for needful action.
Interested member may suggest points connected to service matters, please write immediately, your suggestions are most welcome, it would be a valuable and helpful us to project it in the appropriate forum. Be sportive and feel to fight for the common cause of our cadre. It also requested to provide your e-mail addresses so that the communication in future can be sent through mail. The e-mail address of the Association is – ajecwc@yahoo.co.in.
Also, you are requested to send a copy of circular to all the JEs under your Division/Branch as frequent complaints are being received from the Junior Engineers who are posted at sites.
Your kind co-operation is solicited.
With warm Greetings
Comradely Yours
(S.RAJARATHINAM)
SECRETARY GENERAL
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