Indian Railways Technical Supervisors Association

NEWS FLASH AND LATEST POSTS

• Last date for filing of income tax returns extended till August 5
• Requirement of Life Certificate at the time of first credit of pension
• Supplementary Memorandum submitted by IRTSA to 7th Pay Commission for grant of Interim Relief and Merger of Dearness Allowance 28.07.2014
• Memorandum including Proposed Pay Scales for Railway Employees has been submitted by AIRF to 7th Pay Commission on 30.07.2014
• Memorandum submitted by NFIR to 7th Pay Commission on 28.07.2014
• Patients have right to their medical records: Central Information Commission (C I C)
• Collection of data of Central Government Staff and Officers – 7th Central Pay Commission
• Railway Board's reply on AIRF's Referance in respect of Grant of Financial Upgradation under MACP Scheme to employees who have completed 20 years of service after earning first promotion
• Appointment on compassionate grounds of family member of an ex-Railway servant - RBE 70/2014
• IRCTC Launches Berth Selection Option While Reserving Tickets
• Granting of fixation benefit in cases of promotion from one post to another where the promotional post carries the same grade pay as the feeder post
• No proposal to hike retirement age of Central Government employees before the Government
• NC JCM Staff Side has demanded Grant of ACP to Draftsmen Cadre of Central Government Departments
• Income Tax Exemption Limit Raised by Rs.50,000 – Does it meet the Central Government employees’ expectations?
• Salary Income-Tax Sheet for FY 2014-15: Prepared by Shri Lalit Khandelwal
• Construction of New Holiday Home at Tirupati for Central Government Employees – Rates under Category-C applicable for Tirupati Holiday Home
• Distance Limit for Issuing a Tatkal Ticket
• Central President/IRTSA & CEC Members visit RCF, Kapurthala
• CP, IRTSA & Shri E.Ramesh, JGS, CEC, IRTSA meet Smt. Meena Agarwal, Secretary,VII-CPC
• Central President/IRTSA & CEC Members meet Federation leaders
• Pay Fixation Issue of 1994 Batch Apprentice Mechanics of ICF
• Proposals on Income Tax for FY 2014-15 announced in General Budget 2014
• Key Features of Budget 2014-2015
• Finance Minister's Budget Speech 2014-2015
• Highlights of Railway Budget 2014-15 compiled by Er. K.V. Ramesh, Sr.JGS/IRTSA
• Highlights of Railway Budget 2014-15
• Railway Budget Speech 2014-15
• Latest issue of Voice of Rail Engineers (VRE): March-June, 2014
• Central President/IRTSA Interaction with Secretary, 7th CPC
• JCM (Staff Side) Memorandum to 7th CPC
• Minutes of CEC Meeting of IRTSA held on 6-6-2014 at Chandigarh
• Syllabus for professional papers for 30% LDCE for promotion to Group 'B' posts of AEN in Civil Engineering Department of Railways/Production Units - RBE 64/2014
• Comments of IRTSA on Draft Memo of JCM to 7th CPC
• Additional Demands proposed by IRTSA for inclusion in the Memorandum to 7th CPC by JCM Staff Side
• Memorandum to be submitted by NCJCM Staff Side 24.06.2014
• Presentation on Principle of Pay determination & Minimum and Maximum Pay - Compiled by Er. K.V. Ramesh, Senior JGS/IRTSA
• JCM Staff Side seeks Raising of exemption limit of Income Tax & exemption of all allowances from Income Tax
• Union Finance Minister Holds Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting With the Representatives of Trade Union Groups
• Highlights of IRTSA Memorandum to 7th CPC
• Representation to 7th CPC for Promotional Avenues, Career Planning of Technical Supervisors & Classification of their Posts in Group B - To be submitted individually to 7th CPC by Technical Supervisors on Railways - | Download as a Modified Word Doc
• Pay panel starts online survey on salary revision | Participate in Online Survey
• Summary of Memorandum Submitted by IRTSA to 7thCPC
• IRTSA seeks 3.96 (about 4) times rise of all Basic Pay, Pay Bands & Grade Pays from 7th CPC as per rise of NNP from 2005-06 to-
• Pay Bands and Grade Pay Proposed By IRTSA
• Govt may implement performance-based incentives
• Memorandum to 7th CPC Submitted by IRTSA Dated 26-05-2014
• Representation to 7th CPC from Technical Supervisors - being submitted to 7th CPC in large numbers from all over Indian Railways | Download as a Word Doc
• Memorandum to 7th CPC Reg Pensionery Benefits submitted by RSCWS
• News about the 7th Pay Commission: Extension of last date of submission of Memoranda
• Enhancement in the rate of various allowances again by 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowance to 100% w.e.f. 01.01.2014 - RBE 50/2014 Dated 19-5-2014
• Group B Case hearing held on 15-5-2014 in CAT Chandigarh. Government/Railways directed to file Reply to OA within 3 weeks positively. Next date of hearing on 8th July, 2014. CLICK here for copy of OA in the case
• CLICK here for Proceedings of the case
• Reply of Questionnaire of 7th CPC by NC JCM Staff Side Dated 08-05-2014
• Reply to 7th CPC Questionnaire by IRTSA Dated 5-5-2014
• Seventh Central Pay Commission, through a Public Notice, invites memoranda from all associations, unions, institutions, other organisations and interested individuals by 31st May, 2014
• Enhancement in the rate of various allowances by 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness allowance upto 100% w.e.f 01.01.2014: RBE 39/2014
• Clarification on increase in certain allowances by further 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowances w.e.f. 1.1.2014
• Abolish NPS : Railway minister to Finance minister
• Pensioners Rail Sampark January-March, 2014 (Latest issue of RSCWS Journal)
• Format for suggestions for Reply to 7th CPC Questionnaire
• Questionnaire issued by the 7th Central Pay Commission | 7the CPC Questionnaire: Download as a Worddoc
• During the hearing of the Case on 11-4-2014 in CAT Chandigarh, Reg Classification of posts in Group B on on the Railways as per Orders of DOP, the Govt. sought more time to file its reply to the OA No. OA 211_Pb_2014_IRTSA_Vs_UOI_Filed on 5-3-14. Next Date for hearing has been fixed on 15th May, 2014. Click here for Proceedings
• Salient features of the draft DTC (Direct Taxation) Bill
• Family pension under New Pension Scheme (NPS)
• Fin Min against raising I-T exemption limit to Rs 3 lakh
• Railway Board has formed a committee to evolve a new formula for calculation of number of Productivity Linked Bonus days
• Central government employees to be prohibited access to social media at work
• Regulation of pay on imposition of a penalty under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965
• ADVANCE NOTICE FOR CEC MEETING - IRTSA - at Chandigarh on 6th June, 2014
• Index of News Flash and Latest Posts - 2014
• Index of News Flash and Latest Posts - 2013
• Index of News Flash and Latest Posts - 2012
• Index of News Flash and Latest Posts - 2011
• Administrative Orders - 2014
• Administrative Orders - 2013
• Administrative Orders - 2012

NEWS ABOUT 7TH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION

• JCM (Staff Side) Memorandum to 7th CPC
• Highlights of IRTSA Memorandum to 7th CPC
• Pay panel starts online survey on salary revision | Participate in Online Survey
• Summary of Memorandum Submitted by IRTSA to 7thCPC
• IRTSA seeks 3.96 (about 4) times rise of all Basic Pay, Pay Bands & Grade Pays from 7th CPC as per rise of NNP from 2005-06 to-
• Pay Bands and Grade Pay Proposed By IRTSA
• News about the 7th Pay Commission: Extension of last date of submission of Memoranda
• Index of Items posted under 7th Pay Commission

CADRE RESTRUCTURING ORDERS

• Highlights of Cadre Restructuring vide Railway Board's Orders No.102 of 2013
• RBE Orders on Cadre Restructuring: No.102 of 2013

DOCUMENTS FOR READY REFERENCE:

• Report of Railway Labor Tribunal 1969
• Syllabus & Question Bank for Selection to Group B
• Group B Selection - Policy and Syllabus for various Departments - Issued by ECR
• Question Papers for Mechanical, Electrical & Civil Engineers for Selection of AENs (Group-B)
• 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission - 10th Report Reg: Personnel Administration
• Cadre Restructuring of Group C Staff - wef 1-1-2003 RBE - 177-2003 | Download to your System as a Word Document
• Fifth CPC Report
• Sixth CPC Report
• Sixth CPC Report - Annexures
• Income Tax Rates for the Financial Year 2012-13 (Assessment Year 2013-14) for Individuals, for Ready Reference

NEWS FROM CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS IRTSA

• Central President/IRTSA & CEC Members visit RCF, Kapurthala
• CP, IRTSA & Shri E.Ramesh, JGS, CEC, IRTSA meet Smt. Meena Agarwal, Secretary,VII-CPC
• Central President/IRTSA & CEC Members meet Federation leaders
• Pay Fixation Issue of 1994 Batch Apprentice Mechanics of ICF
• Central President/IRTSA Interaction with Secretary, 7th CPC
• IMPORTANT NOTICE to Units IRTSA - Reg Constitution Amendments IRTSA 3 Jan 2014
• Index of News from Central Headquarters - 2014
• Index of News from Central Headquarters - 2013
• Memorandums submitted by IRTSA during 2011
• Memorandums submitted by IRTSA in 2010

IRTSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 14TH & 15TH NOVEMBER, 2013 - TRICHY

• Minutes of CGB Meeting & Annual Conf IRTSA Held at Trichy on 14 & 15 November, 2013
• Charter of Demands for 7th Central Pay Commission adopted by CGB at Trichy on 14-15 Nov 2013
• Report of General Secretary presented before CGB & 48th Annual Conference of IRTSA at Trichy on 14th November, 2013
• Resolutions of Demands adopted at CGB & 48th Annual Conference of IRTSA at Trichy on 14-15 Nov 2013
• Amendments in the Constitution of IRTSA approved & passed by CGB IRTSA - at Trichy on 14 & 15 November, 2013
• List of CEC IRTSA 2013‐14 – Elected by the CGB IRTSA at Trichy on 14 & 15 November 2013
• Achievements of IRTSA-Nov 1965-Nov 2013
• Constitution of IRTSA - Amended upto Nov 2013 - Effective January 2014

RECENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS

• Syllabus for professional papers for 30% LDCE for promotion to Group 'B' posts of AEN in Civil Engineering Department of Railways/Production Units - RBE 64/2014
• Enhancement in the rate of various allowances by 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness allowance upto 100% w.e.f 01.01.2014: RBE 39/2014
• Clarification on increase in certain allowances by further 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowances w.e.f. 1.1.2014
• Central government employees to be prohibited access to social media at work
• Regulation of pay on imposition of a penalty under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965
• Amendment to Recruitment Rules DOP - Required every 5 years DOB OM AB.14017_61_2008-Estt-RR_Dated 25-03-2014
• General Provident Fund Interest Rate during the year 2014-15 to be 8.7% pa - Finmin Orders dated 4-3-2014
• Revised classification and mode of filling up of non-gazetted posts after 31-12-2013 RBE 1 of 2014
• Revised Designations of Group C Categories RBE_134_10 Dated 14-9-2010
• Transport Allowance to Deaf & Dumb doubled MOF Orders Dated 19-02-2014
• Board turns down demand raised vide DC-JCM Item No. 4(b)/2011 - Implementation of MACPS in the category of St. Supervisors/P.Way in PB-2 with GP Rs.4200
• Provision of Cooking facilities for employeees sent on duty at outstations - PNM item No.37/92, 51/2001 & 21/2013
• Important points to be kept in view by the Disciplinary/Appellate/ Revisionary/Reviewing Authorities and Inquiry Officers while handling disciplinary cases
• Penalties and Disciplinary Authorities
• Restructuring of certain Group 'C' cadres- Temporary posts will be taken into account - RBE 133/2013
• Grant of full sets of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes (PRCP) after 20 years of railway service - RBE 132/2013
• Group-wise estimated number of vacant posts of regular Central Government Civilian Employees as on 01.03.2012
• Merger of JE Pway 12.11.2013 - Proposed Rectt Rules & avenues of Promotion of JE Pway - RB dated 12-11-2013
• Fixation of pay under rule 13 on functional promotions in various situations where feeder and promotional posts have been placed in the same Pay Band and Grade Pay and where merger is not feasible. RBE 95-2013
• Grant of one increment in pre-revised pay scale- Board's letter dated 23.03.2012- clarification regarding RBE 63-2013
• Re-exercise of option under Rule 6 of the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 in the case of employees covered under letter dated 23.03.2012 RBE 6-2013
• Orders on Cadre Restructuring of Group C - wef 1-11- 2013 RBE 102-2013 Dated 8-10-2013
• Merger of P Way Supervisors with JEs - RB Order RBE 64_2013 Dated 3-7-2013
• System improvement in conduct of Departmental Selections - Observation and adherence of guidelines for more transparency - RBE 57/2013
• CPO SR CLARIFICATION Reg MACP - GP 5400 PB 2 admissible to DR JE & GP 5400 PB 3 to DR SSE
• Rly Board's clarification on grant of MACPS in the GP of Rs.4800 and Rs.5400
• Entitlement for travel in Duranto Express trains in non AC accommodation i.e., SL & 2S classes-RBE 35/2013
• Time Limit for Advance Reservation Reduced to 60 days (excluding day of journey) w.e.f 1-5-2013
• "Step to Struggle" (Knowledge is Strength) by S. K. Bansal (Compendium of Rules and Orders on Cadre & Career Progression of Group B Officers on Railways)
• Forwarding of applications from Technical Supervisors for the post outside Railways on deputation basis to various other Government Departments & PSUs/Autonomous bodies & Non-release-RBE 10 & 21/2013
• Withholding of Gratuity on Retirement DOP&PW OM Dated 20-02-2013
• Rly Board's Orders Reg-Revision-of Minimum Pension of Pre-2006-Pensioners-RBE-11-2013_11-02-2013
• Modified ACP Scheme (MACPS) for Railway employees - clarification-regarding: RBE-08/2013
• Administrative Orders - 2014
• Administrative Orders - 2013
• Administrative Orders - 2012
• Administrative Orders - 2011
• Administrative Orders - 2010
• Administrative Orders - 2008-09

ORDERS OF DOP ON SERVICE MATTERS

• Pay | Promotions | Concurrence of Vacancies | Probation/Confirmation | Performance Appraisal Report | Leave/Study Leave | CR Rules | Conduct Rules | Discipline & Appeal | Others

MEMORANDA SUBMITTED BY IRTSA TO RLY. BD., MOF, NAC & DAC

• Memo Reg MACPS to the direct recruit Graduate Engineers in Design & Drawing Cadre on Railways
• Memo Reg Reduction in agreed to %age of higher Grade Posts of Tech Sup Drg Dsn CMT & Stores
• Memo Reg Unjust matching surrenders in Safety Categories
• Memorandum by IRTSA on Terms of Reference of 7th Pay Commission
• IRTSA seeks GP Rs.7600 for DR SSE as 3rd MACP & GP Rs.6600 for DR JEs as 3rd MACP - Memorandum submitted to DOP & RB Reg: Grant of financial up-gradation under MACP Scheme on promotional hierarchy - (instead of Grade Pay hierarchy) – as per judgment of various Courts.
• IRTSA seeks GP Rs.7600 for DR SSE as 3rd MACP & GP Rs.6600 for DR JEs as 3rd MACP - Memorandum submitted to DOP & RB Reg: Grant of financial up-gradation under MACP Scheme on promotional hierarchy - (instead of Grade Pay hierarchy) – as per judgment of various Courts.
• Memorandum regarding Uniform Designation - Redesignation of (Chemical & Metallurgical) Staff & Stores Engineers on par with Technical Supervisors
• Memorandum regarding Problems of Graduate Engineers in Railways
• Memorandum to Railway Board regarding Amendments in “The Railway Servants (Hours of Work and Period of Rest) Rules, 2005
• Memorandum presented by K.Subramanyam Zonal Vice President IRTSA SCR regarding Grade pay of Engineers, Group 'B' gazetted status to SSEs and Recognition of IRTSA
• Memorandum submitted to Minister of Railways Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal - by GS IRTSA on 25-11-2012 Reg: Suggestions to improve Safety, Efficiency, Revenue & Human Relations on Railways - (Including main demands of IRTSA)
• Memo By IRTSA to RB Reg 3rd MACP after 20 yrs of First Promotion or 10 years after 2nd Promotion or 30 yrs of Appointment
• Memorandum Reg Grade Pay of JE & SSE - Violating law that An equal cannot be over an equal
• Memo Reg Fresh Option after Pay fixation on grant of additional increment wef 1.1.2006
• Memo Reg- Upgradation of P-Way Suprvisors as JE (P-Way)
• Memo Reg Fixation of cadre pay for Apprentice JEs selected through LDCE
• Memorandum to Railway Board Reg- Upgradation of P-Way Suprvisors as JE (P-Way) - at par with all other Departments on Railways
• Memorandum submitted after Dharna by IRTSA at Jantar Mantar New Delhi on 28-8-2012
• Brief Itemwise Feedback on National Anomaly Committee Meeting held on 17th July, 2012
• Memorandum on main demands of Store Engineers handed over to Shri A.K.SINGH, Additional Member (RS), Railway Board during his visit to Chennai on 2nd June, 2012
• Memorandum Regarding Grade Pay of C&M Supervisors
• Resolutions Adopted By 3rd National Convention of Railway Pensioners held at New Jalpaiguri on 29-03-2012
• Memo Reg. Counting of training period of Junior Engineers (JEs), Senior Section Engineers (SSEs) and other Technical non-gazetted staff for upgradation under MACPS
• Memo reg. Upgrading of Grade Pay of Senior Section Engineers (SSE) Junior Engineers (JE) on Railways
• Memorandum Regarding Percentage of Direct Recruitment in the Cadre of SSE
• Classification of posts in Group-B gazetted - of Senior Section Engineers, CMT Staff & Stores Engineers of Indian Railways in the Grade pay of Rs.4600
• Memorandum by IRTSA to MS Rly Board reg Counting of training period for MACP - March-12
• Memo to MoF on Grade Pay of Rs.4800 to JEs & Rs.5400 to SSEs on Railways - dated 27-2-2012
• Memo reg. Direct Recruitment Qualification for CMS & CMA in C&M Organisation
• Memo Regarding Counting of Training Period for upgrading under MACPS
• Memo to Railway Board reg Resolutions adopted by the AGM IRTSA held at Lucknow on 9th & 10th December, 2011
• Resolutions of Demands adopted in CGB Meeting - IRTSA on 9-10 Dec 2011 held at Lucknow
• Memo to Railway Board reg Resolutions adopted by CGB IRTSA in AGM at Lucknow held on 9 & 10 December, 2011
• Memorandum submitted by GS IRTSA to MoR Reg Grant of Group B Gazetted status to SSE CMS CDMS etc - Dated 27 Dec 2011
• Memo submitted to CRC reg Cadre Rest of C&M Staff Dated 19.10.2011
• Memo to Chairman, CRC, regarding Cadre Restructuring of Group-C categories – Depot Material Superintendent (DMS & CDMS)
• Memorandum to RB Reg Integrated Seniority for Selection from Group C to Group -B - IRTSA demands seniority in same Grade Pay for Running Staff as for the Stationary Staff - including that for Technical Supervisors
• Memorandum to CRC Reg Cadre Restructuring of Drawing & Design Engineers on Zonal Railways & Production Units
• Memorandum submitted by IRTSA to CRC Reg Cadre Restructure of Technical Supervisors
• Memorandum Reg Revision of Stipend to Rs.4200 to Apprentice JEs of Mechanical Engineering Department
• Memo for one year training module for Drawing & Design JEs
• Memo for one year training module for Intermediate JEs of Elect Civil and S&T Departments
• IRTSA demands Grade Pay of Rs.5400 for CMS & Grade Pay of Rs.4800 for CMA - Memo submitted to MoR on 11-7-2011
• Memorandum to PM & MoR Reg Grant of Group B Gazetted status to Senior Technical Supervisors (SSEs, CMS & CDMS) and Group B (Non-Gazetted) status to JEs, CMAs & DMS
• Memorandum to PM & MOR Reg grant of Grade Pay of Rs.4800 to JEs and Rs.5400 to SSEs - Dated 30-6-2011
• Memorandum reg 15% incentive to SSE on Pay granted after MACPS
• Memo Reg Uniform Training Module of one year for JEs of Mech Dept Dated: 22-4-2011
• Memo reg. Eligibility for I A Pass on MACPS Rs 4800 & Rs 5400 GP Dated 7-3-2011
• Memo Reg. Grant of PCO Allowance to PCO Cadre of SR & ICF Date 7-3.2011
• Memorandum Regarding Problems of Design & Drawing Office Staff
• Memorandums submitted by IRTSA during 2014
• Memorandums submitted by IRTSA during 2013
• Memorandums submitted by IRTSA during 2012
• Memorandums submitted by IRTSA during 2011
• Memorandums submitted by IRTSA during 2010
• Memorandums submitted by IRTSA in 2008 & 2009

INFORMATION RECEIVED UNDER RTI ACT

• RTI Reply Reg 2nd & 3rd MACPS
• RTI Reply Reg Upgrading of P-Way Supervisors
• RTI Reply Reg Criteria for Classification of Posts as Gazetted
• RTI Reply Reg Classification of Posts on Railways - Orders of DOP
• RTI Reply Reg Criteria & Guidelines for Classification of Posts on Railways Classification

AGENDA & MINUTES OF JCM, NAC, DAC & CRC MEETINGS

• Feedback on Meeting of Joint Committee on MACPS held on 27.7.2012
• Agenda for NAC_Meeting on 17.07.2012
• Feedback on the meeting with AM(ME), Railway Board, on DC/JCM Item No.3/2007 – Promotion of serving non-Science Graduate to the post of CMS Gr. II in scale Rs.6500-10500 and CMS Gr.I in scale Rs.7450-11500 in the Scientific Organization
• Agenda for National Anomaly Committee (NAC) meeting held on 05.01.2012 - to be discussed further in the Meeting of NAC on 17-7-2012
• Minutes of the DC/JCM meeting held on 4th May & 29th June, 2011
• DEADLOCK IN CRC OVER DISAPPOINTING PROPOSALS OF RAILWAY BOARD FOR TECH. SUPS. C&M STAFF, DRAWING DESIGN & DMS CADRES
• Complete Agenda for NAC - National Anomalies Committee - Meeting on 5th January, 2012
• Feedback from AIRF reg CRC Meeting on 17-10-2011 | Feedback from NFIR on CRC Meeting on 17-10-2011
• Minutes of the meeting regarding CGEPHIS (Proposed Health Insurance Scheme) held on 14-07-2010 - Circulated on 06-6-2011
• Record of discussions in Third meeting of Committee on MACP held on 15.03.2011
• Minutes of 2nd Meeting of Committee on MACP - Held on 15-9-2010 - Issued by DOPT
• Agenda of Departmental Council (Railways) JCM January 2011
• Agenda & Minutes of JCM & Anomalies Committee Meetings
• Updates on Cadre Restructuring

LEGAL MATTERS/ RECENT CAT/COURT JUDGEMENTS

• Pension cannot be withheld due to pending criminal case - CAT
• GRATUITY CANNOT BE WITHHELD OR FORFEITED IN DISCIPLINARY OR CRIMINAL CASES OR NON VACATION OF OF QUARTER. GRATUITY IS A RIGHT - NOT A BOUNTY – JUDGMENTS OF VARIOUS COURTS CITED
• No employer can withhold the Gratuity amount of a retired employee
• SC directs counting of NPA of Doctors for fixation of Pension
• Court Case of IRTSA-vs-UOI for higher Grade Pay of JEs & SSEs - scheduled for 28th Nov, 2013, has been posted on 17th Feb, 2014, to clear all the backlog of Cases pending since 2011 & 2012 by CAT Chennai
• Judgement of Delhi High Court Dated 29-4-2013 - Dismissing Writ Petition No. WP 1535-2012 filed by UOI and upholding the judgement of CAT in OA 655-2010 dated 1-11-2011 and concurring with the judgement of Pb & Hry HC in W.P.(C) No.19641/2009 dated 21-12-2012 - R.K.Aggarwal & Ors. Vs. State of Haryana & Ors

ITEMS UNDER CONSIDERATION

• Additional item included in Departmental Anomalies Committee agenda for Grade Pay of Rs. 5400 to all working in Pre-revised apex Scale of Rs. 7450-11500
• Railway Board has recommended to MoF to approve Grade Pay of Rs.4600 for JEs now in GP Rs.4200 (earlier in Rs.5000-8000 & Rs.5500-9000) and Grade Pay of Rs.4800 for SE/SSE & CMT Staff - now in GP Rs.4600 (earlier in Rs.6500-10500 & Rs.7450-11500) - Due to pre-induction training, higher duties & responsibilities towards productivity & safety; and impact of disturbed parity

UPDATES FROM AIRF, NFIR AND LINK TO THEIR WEBSITES

• Merger of grades–Revised Classification and mode of filling up of non- gazetted posts – Scheme for filling up of vacancies after 31.03.2013 - AIRF urges Railway Board to extend it permanently or in any case up to 31-12-2014
• Grant of financial upgradation under MACP scheme-wrongful clarification issued by Railway Board - NFIR Letter to Railway Board
• Item wise reply of Railway Board to AIRF on some issues concerning other Ministries Dated 27-08-2013
• Meeting regarding Cadre Restructuring of Group 'C' Categories on Indian Railways: Record Notes of discussions between Official Side and Staff Side held on 18-07-2012
• Feedback on Meeting of Joint Committee on MACPS held on 27.7.2012
• Agenda for National Anomaly Committee (NAC) meeting held on 05.01.2012 - to be discussed further in the Meeting of NAC on 17-7-2012
• Feedback from AIRF:
  AIRF has directed all its Branches in Workshops, PUs, Sheds & Open Line Depots to observe Protest Dharnas & Demonstrations on 18th July, 2012, for non-merger of Technician I & II, provision of of GP Rs.4800 in place of GP Rs.4600, improvement in working conditions and upgrading of apex level Group C Posts to Group B etc.
• Feedback from AIRF:
  Case of CMA -I was discussed with AMS & others in Railway Board by GS AIRF Com SG Mishra & Er SK Tyagi yesterday - in for grant of Pre-revised scale of Rs.7450-11500 as per Recommendations of Sixth CPC in Para 3.4.7 of its report - as they are having an element of Direct recruitment of Engineering Graduate. AMS has assured them of early action in the matter
• GS NFIR letter to CRB Reg Grievances of Engineers, Technical Staff Dated 30-5-2012
• AIRF seeks early meeting of NAC to decide pending issues including GP Rs 4800 to Senior Supervisors & Counting of Training Period for MACPS etc - GS AIRF letter to DOP Dated 5-5-2012
• Long pending demands of the Railwaymen - Feedback from General Secretary, AIRF
• Cadre Restructuring Committee Meeting to be held on 20 and 21-9-2011
• Minutes of the DC/JCM meeting held on 4th May & 29th June, 2011
• MR assures GS AIRF to personally pursue pending issues with Minister of Finance (Reg. Grade Pay of Technical Supervisors and others). See letter of GS AIRF Reg. meeting with MR
• Feedback from GS AIRF on the items discussed In the Meeting of Departmental Council (JCM) held on 29th June, 2011
• Non-issuance of revised PPOs to pre-2006 Pensioners and Family Pensioners by various Divisions and Workshops
• Feedback from AIRF on DC- JCM Meeting held on 4th May 2011
• AIRF calls for early settlement of long-pending demands
• Feedback from AIRF - National Anomalies Committee Meeting held on 15.02.2011
• Training Period of JE Mechanical, Bridge and Printing Press be curtailed to One year at par with Electrical & S & T:
• NFIR asks for early decision on upgrading of 15% posts in Grade Pay Rs.4600 from Group C to Group B.
• Other Updates from AIRF
• Link to the Website of AIRF
• Link to the Website of NFIR

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