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MINUTES

of

The PNM Meeting

between

Railway Board

and

National Federation of Indian Railwaymen

held

on 19th & 20th May, 2016

MINUTES

of

The PNM Meeting

between

Railway Board

and


held

on 19th & 20th May, 2016

MINUTES

of

The PNM Meeting

between

Railway Board

and


held

on 19th & 20th May, 2016

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MINUTES OF THE PNM MEETING HELD BETWEEN RAILWAY BOARD ANDNFIR ON 19TH AND 20TH MAY, 2016

MEMBERS PRESENT

OFFICIAL SIDE FEDERATION(NFIR)

S/Shri/Smt.

1. Pradeep Kumar, Member Staff2. Dr. Anil Kumar, DG(RHS)3. Anand Mathur, AM(Staff)4. Akhil Agrawal, AM(Signal)5. S.S. Narayanan, AM(CE)6. G.R. Agarwal,AM(Elect)7. P.K. Agarwal, AM(ME)8. P.V. Vaidialingam, Adv(Finance)9. Sunil Mathur, Adv(Vig)10. M.C. Chauhan, Adv(RE)11. A.S. Upadhyay, Adv(Safety)12. Alok Ranjan, Adv(L&A)13. B.B. Verma, Adv(Accounts)14. K. Swaminathan,Adv(EnHM)15. Alok Kumar, ED(IR)16. B. Prashanth Kumar, EDPM17. Amitava Dutta, EDH(G)18. S.K. Mohanty, EDTT(M)19. Tanveer Ahmed,EDF(E)20. Sanjay Lavania, EDF(X)I21. Manoj Pande, ED(T&MPP)22. Neera Khuntia, EDE(N)23. Rashmi Chowdhary, EDE(GC)24. Dhruv Singh, EDPC-I25. Vikram Gulati,EDPC-II26. S.P. Mahi,EDE(Res)27. Amitabha Khare, EDE(RRB)28. U.C. Joshi, EDFM29. D.V. Rao, DE(LL)30. S. Pal, JDE(G)31. Debashis Mallik, DE(IR)32. Nirmala U.Tirkey, DDE(LR)II

S/Shri/Smt.

1. Guman Singh, President2. M. Raghavaiah, General Secretary3. R.P. Bhatnagar4. K.S. Murty5. J.G. Mahurkar6. B.C. Sharma7. T.K. Chatterjee8. R.P. Singh9. P.S. Suryaprakasam10. R.G. Kabar11. Ashok Kumar Sharma12. R.C. Sahoo13. C.P. Singh14. Munindra Saikia*15. V. Gopalakrishnan16. P.S. Chaturvedi17. K. Ananda Rao18. Veena Bhatia19. Menka Sukheja20. G. Prabhakar Andrew21. Ramesh Mishra22. K. Rajaraman23. T. Narasinga Rao24. Diganta Kumar Baruah*25. D.K. Swain26. R.S.Kushwaha27. Binod Sharma

*attended on 19.05.2016 only

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SECTION – A: Introduction

Shri Guman Singh, President/NFIR, Shri M. Raghavaiah, General Secretary/NFIR,other representatives of the Federation and my colleagues in the Railway Board, I extend ahearty welcome to all of you to this meeting. The last PNM was held in October, 2015. So,this meeting is being held more or less as per schedule. However, in the meanwhile, wehave met the President and General Secretary of the Federation many times to discussimportant issues.

2. Your Federation has been playing an important role in maintaining harmoniousIndustrial Relations over Indian Railways and hope that the spirit of solving the problemsthrough mutual consultation, dialogue and discussions will continue.

3. There is need to have a system of getting feedback about functioning of Railwaysystem and I find that Federations have played an important and active role in this regard. Apositive feedback helps us in overcoming our shortcomings and improving the system thatwe have, so that we are able to have a satisfied lot of workers who can deliver their best.

4. I briefly touch upon the performance of Indian Railways during the last financialyear. As far as performance of the Indian Railways is concerned, during April, 2015 toMarch, 2016, we have carried freight traffic of 1104 million tonnes as compared to 1098million tonnes in the last financial year which is 6 million tonnes i.e. 0.55 % highercompared to last year. However, during the same period, Railways have witnessed adownward trend in number of passengers. In this financial year, the number of passengersbooked stood at 8152 millions as compared to 8230 millions last year which is about 78millions i.e. 0.95% lower.

5. As far as total approximate earnings of Indian Railways are concerned, during 2015-16, our earnings stood at Rs.163384.74 crore showing an increase of Rs.6313.16 crore(i.e.4.02%) in comparison to last year. However, these earnings were lower than the budgetedtarget by approximately Rs.4399.28 crore. As far as our ordinary working expenses areconcerned, during 2015-16, it is 107709.25 crore (1.62 % more) against Rs.105995.88 croreduring the corresponding period of previous year.

6. On the safety front, a broad look reveals that the number of train accidents decreasedfrom 135 in 2014-15 to 107 in 2015-16. During the current year from 1st April, 2016 to 30th

April, 2016, accidents have shown rising trend as compared to previous year (02 in 2015-16to 10 in 2016-17). Concerted efforts by all need to be made to minimize the failure ofRailway Staff and for improving the work culture. Innovative approach to minimize humandependence and Railway Staff’s failure needs to be further explored.

7. I would like to share with you some of the recent developments/ initiatives takenplace over the railway system:

The IT Department of Indian Railways has started work on developing an onlinesystem called ‘NIVARAN’ for redressal of grievances of Railway Employees bothserving as well as retired which is likely to come into operation by 24.06.2016.Under this system, railway personnel will be able to submit their grievances onlineand can also track the progress in resolution or disposal of the grievances. The main

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focus area of the grievance redressal system will be reimbursement of medicalclaims, pension claim, compassionate appointment and improvement in staff quarters.The move will benefit around 13.26 lakhs serving railway employees and around13.79 lakhs retired employees.

It has been decided that Railway employees who are retired on grounds of totalmedical incapacitation and in whose cases compassionate appointment of any of theirfamily members is in process, may be allowed retention of Railway accommodationfor the maximum period upto 2 years on normal rent from the date of retirement.

To meet the water crisis in the country, Indian Railways has once again risen to theoccasion and decided to transport water in the drought affected areas in the country.On a request from Maharashtra Government and Central Railway, Railway Ministryhas arranged two goods trains (rakes) consisting of 50 tanker like wagons each forthe purpose of loading and transporting water in the drought-affected areas of Laturdistrict in Maharashtra. Kota workshop of Indian Railways has been directed toundertake steam cleaning of wagons for the purpose of loading drinking water.

Indian Railways has completed most of the work related to digitization of land recordi.e. maintaining land data in digital form, for this purpose a web based applicationcalled Land Management Module integrated with Track Management System (TMS)of Indian Railways has been developed. Indian Railways have also digitized detailsof vacant plots of land measuring more than one acre to chalk out the blue print formonetization of its vacant land.

Hon’ble MR has flagged off India’s first semi high-speed train Gatiman Expresscapable of running at a maximum speed of 160 kmph, at a ceremony held at HazratNizamuddin station on 05.04.2016. Powered by a 5500 HP electric locomotive, thenon-stop train will have two Executive AC Chair Car and eight AC Chair Carcoaches. The coaches to be used in Gatiman Express train are new LHB coacheswith enhanced passenger amenities are turned out by RCF/Kapurthala. The coacheshave been fitted with bio toilets and are fit to run at 160 kmph. Another uniquefeature of this train is free of cost on board entertainment facility.

Hon’ble MR has inaugurated and launched works module of Indian Railways e-procurement system(IREPS) and implementation of ‘e-Tendering in WorksContracts’. This portal will enable railways to implement e-governance in WorksContract with facilities like creation and publication of tenders online, enabletenderers to view tenders, submit their requisite amount and bid offers online. Thisnew portal will lead to reduction in hassles related to tendering process, saving incost and time, increase in ease of working, increase in efficiency, increase incompetition, reduction in complaint related to tendering and easy access toinformation.

In a historic development concerning rail connectivity of the Northeast, Hon’ble MRflagged off the much waited Silchar-New Delhi Poorvottar Sampark Kranti weeklyspecial connecting Silchar in Barak valley of Assam with New Delhi on 20.02.2016.

During the year 2015, 7575 children including trafficked children were rescued atRailway Stations and on trains. The Ministry of Railways in coordination with the

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Ministry of Women and Child Development has decided that stations may beidentified for setting up the kiosks/Child Help Desks where children are reportedmissing/abandoned/trafficked. Accordingly, Child Help Desks/kiosks have been setup at 20 identified stations.

IRMS has taken a major role in making India a “POLIO FREE COUNTRY”.

Online system of OPD Registration is commissioned at Eastern Railway in B.R.Singh Hospital & Howrah Orthopedic Hospital.

For better implementation of Food Safety and Standard Act, awareness programmehas been conducted at Patna/ ECR, NAIR, Sealdah/ ER involving all the stakeholdersi.e. Food Business Operators, IRCTC, Food Safety Officer of Railway and State.

Dental Department in B.R. Singh Hospital Eastern Railway is upgraded byCommissioning OPG Machine (Orthopantogram), first of its kind in Railways.

In the sports field, at the international level, Ms L Bombayla Devi of Eastern Railwayand Ms Laxmirani of SECR won silver medal and Shri Mangal Singh Champia ofEastern Railway won bronze medal in the 1st Stage Archery World Cup Tournamentheld at Shanghai, China from 24.4.2016 to 1.5.2016.

At the national level, Hockey(Men & Women) team won the National titles in theSenior National Championship.

On the basis of their performance in different championships in current financialyear, 17 of our players have qualified for representing India in the Olympic Games,2016.

8. With this, I wish all the best and I hope this august body will deliberate in thismeeting on important aspects which focus on employees’ welfare as well as which are in theinterest of organization.

Shri Guman Singh, President/NFIR

President NFIR Shri Guman Singh expressed satisfaction on the action of RailwayBoard for convening the PNM meeting after an interval of about seven months which can beconsidered almost on schedule and he further expected that the schedule of PNM meetingswill be maintained by the Board in future.

Since it is the first formal meeting between the Railway Board & NFIR aftersubmission of report by 7th CPC to the Government on 19th November, 2015 it is my duty toapprise the Railway Board that alround dissatisfaction has been prevailing amongst allcategories of Central Government Employees including the railway employees on theperverse recommendations of 7th CPC, such as –

1. Minimum wage is much below to the calculation arrived on the basis of formulaadopted by the 7th CPC i.e. the formula provided by Dr Aykroyd.

2. Upward revision of Multiplier factor.

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3. Upwards revision of pay matrix levels.

4. Unjustified withdrawal of 52 allowances etc.

5. Exemption of railway employees from NPS.

6. The NFIR has fulfilled its obligations by apprising the all concerned including thePM and MR in writing about the concerns of employees against the perverserecommendations of the 7th CPC.

7. The Empowered Committee constituted by the Government of India to consider thedemands of Staff Side on the perverse recommendations of 7th CPC, convened onlyone meeting with the Standing Committee of NC/JCM on 1st March, 2016 whereinStaff Side explained each & every item of general nature raised by them in thememorandum.

8. In another meeting held on 30th March 2016, the leader of the JCM Staff Side Shri M.Raghavaiah gave a very strong & cogent presentation on the items pertaining torailway employees before the Empowered Committee wherein our Chairman,Railway Board and Member Staff were also present.

9. Unanimous decision of National Joint Council of Action regarding Indefinite Strikehas already been appraised through letters to the Government of India & the Ministerfor Railways, if no settlement is reached on the demands raised by the Staff Side, allthe Central Government employees including railway employees will be compelledto resort to Indefinite Strike from 11th July, 2016. The Strike Notice will be served tothe concerning authorities on 9th June, 2016.

10. As we know and observed that the policies circulated by Railway Board are followedby its subordinate offices and no choice is left to dis-regard or ignore the policies.

11. As an example he cited that :The Railway Board had issued policy letters on 14/08/2007 & 22/10/2007 regardingtransfer from one Railway to another on request on bottom seniority and on mutualexchange basis, since then the policy was being followed but from October, 2014,surprisingly the NWR Administration has stopped all such transfers, on the groundsthat the policy has created serious caste imbalances among the employees on theZone. While taking this reason, the Zonal Administration (NWR) made reference toRailway Board advising necessary amendment in the policy to check the casteimbalances. As usual the Railway Board did not reply with the result, on NWR, nointer railway transfer applications are being entertained. In the last PNM meetingalso, this issue was raised expecting action but no action has yet been taken. It isrequested that transfer on mutual exchange in consonance with the policy bestowedby the Railway Board vide letter dated 14/8/2007 & 22/10/2007 may be followedscrupulously as the same will not create any caste imbalances, till such time thechange in the policy is viewed while taking all aspects into consideration.Incidentally it is mentioned that both the recognized unions have also given consentto implement the existing policy.

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12. After formation of new Zonal Railways & Divisions, the Rest Houses for theemployees who come to Zonal Head Quarters or Divisional Headquarters on dutyhave not been created. The existing resting facilities are totally inadequate and theyare maintained very poorly with the result staff have to face lot of difficulties. Time& again our affiliates raised the demand at Zonal Railways for provision of adequatenumber of rest houses, but the Rest Houses have not been constructed on plea of non-availability of funds. Whereas recently number of Rest Houses with spacious &luxurious rooms have been constructed for officers thus partial treatment of theadministration has generated great resentment amongst the employees. It is requestedthat immediate steps are taken to construct adequate number of Rest Houses for thestaff without waiting for the stage to come when the staff launch agitations andoccupy the officers rest houses in absence of their resting facilities.

13. It has been observed that the Zonal Railways make references to Railway Boardinspite of availability of clear policy for deciding various staff matters, the RailwayBoard is therefore requested to issue suitable instructions to the Zones/PUs etc so thatunnecessary references are not made to Railway Board.

14. While addressing at the outset of all the previous PNM meetings, attention ofRailway Board is always drawn on the following issues concerning staff matterswith the hope that immediate remedial steps would be taken but unfortunately thefollowing issues mentioned earlier have not been resolved causing seriousdiscontentment amongst the staff.

(a) Non filling up of vacancies – about 2.5 lacs vacancies are existing including 1.5 lacsof safety categories.

(b) Maintenance of Railway Quarters & Colonies remains deplorable.(c) The staff posted at wayside stations are being deprived of medical facilities due to

acute shortage of Railway Doctors and Para-medical staff.(d) MS was requested to take early suitable action to solve the problems.

Shri M. Raghavaiah, General Secretary/NFIR

Responding to the highlights mentioned by the Member Staff and the Chairman ofPNM meeting relating to relief to the medically invalidated staff for retention of RailwayQuarters for 2 years, digitalization of land in Railways, introduction of first high speedGatiman Express (Nizamuddin-Agra Cantt.) in the Country, quality performance of I.R’sHockey players at inter-national level etc., the General Secretary thanked the Member Staff.

General Secretary/NFIR stated that the Federation plays crucial role for achievingsustained improvements on the IR systems vis-à-vis growth of the Nation in providingefficient services to the customers, unfortunately, the Federation has not been extendedreciprocal treatment in resolving staff issues. Shri Raghavaiah brought to the notice ofMember Staff that more than 160 PNM Items of NFIR got accumulated and continued toremain pending satisfactory disposal, therefore, urgent steps need to be taken to settle theissues satisfactorily.

While expressing serious disappointment over the anti-staff approach adopted by theRailway Ministry in resolving certain genuine issues raised by the Federation, he citedfollowing cases which required urgent attention and sought the intervention at the level ofMember Staff:-

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1. The General Secretary said that while Railway Board has been issuing variousinstructions on establishment matters of railway employees duly amendingrules/procedures contained in Establishment Codes/Manuals, unfortunately AdvancedCorrection Slips (ACSs) are not being issued simultaneously causing seriousproblems in dealing with the cases at field levels and disadvantage to the staff. Hequoted an example of Railway Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2000/PM10/2 dated03/05/2016 wherein guidelines for filling up of the posts of Dresser Gr. III/OTA Gr.III, PB-1 (Rs. 5200-20200) + GP Rs. 1900/- in the Medical Department have beenissued pursuant to NFIR’s PNM Item No. 23/2014, but no ACS to para 182 of IREM,Vol. I has been issued.

2. Expressing disappointment over the uninspiring attitude adopted by the Board on thestaff matters raised by the Federations at different negotiating fora, General Secretarymentioned a case of career growth of Safaiwalas/Jamadar raised under DC/JCM itemNo. 28/2012 wherein the nominated committee had submitted the report on07/09/2015 but unfortunately there has been no progress thereafter though a period ofover six months has passed.

3. Inviting the attention of Member Staff to the amendment made by the Government ofIndia to the Bonus Act through “The Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Bill 2015”revising the salary calculation ceiling limit of Bonus from Rs. 3500/- p.m. to Rs.7,000/- p.m. with effect from 2014-15, Sh. Raghavaiah expressed disappointmentover inaction on the part of Railway Board for payment of PLB arrears (2014-15) tothe Railway employees despite series of communications sent by NFIR, the latestbeing letter No. I/10/Pt. V dated 07/03/2016 addressed to Hon’ble MR and copyendorsed to the CRB, MS, FC etc.

4. (a) GS/NFIR invited the attention of Member Staff to the instructions issued videletter dated 03/07/2013 wherein Railway Board had ordered merger of Sr. P.WaySupervisors with JE (P. Way) with spread effect in GP 4600 as SSE/P. Way. He saidthat the report received by the Federation reveals that on South East Central Railway,Board’s instructions dated 03/07/2013 have not been implemented fully even thoughmore than two and half years passed.

(b) While raising the issue of non-grant of the benefit of restructuring effective from01/11/2013 to the staff belonging to IT cadre, GS/NFIR requested to expeditedecision for ensuring parity with Technical Supervisors in Railways.

5. Highlighting the shortage of Loco Running Staff (ALPs etc) on the South EastCentral Railway, the General Secretary/NFIR expressed surprise over deployment ofLoco Pilots to run the Tower Wagons which is blatant violation of extant policy andat the same time, depriving promotions and financial benefit to the Technicians ofTRD who are to be promoted as Tower Wagon Drivers as per rules. He requestedBoard’s intervention to set right wrong actions of SEC Railway.

6. GS/NFIR brought to the notice of Member Staff, the hardships faced by the staff ofMechanical, Electrical and S&T Departments escorting Rajdhani Express trainsconsequent to Board’s order dated 18/03/2016 for withdrawal of 2nd Pantry Cars fromselected Rajdhani trains as they have been deprived of accommodation. He urged the

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MS to consider NFIR’s letter No. II/91/Part 2 dated 02/04/2016 and arrange toaugment the quota of berths to the escorting staff.

7. With regard to improvements needed for Central Office of NCRES – an affiliate ofNFIR – located at 464-B, Nawab Yusuf Road, Allahabad, the General Secretary,NFIR apprised to the Member Staff that the proposal sent by the N.C.Rly vide dated11/06/2015 to Railway Board has been pending for nearly a year now. He requestedMember Staff to intervene and see that sanction is accorded by Railway Board.

8. The GS/NFIR expressed disappointment over half-baked orders issued by theRailway Board vide letter dated 08/10/2015 in the case of fixation of pay of Ex-servicemen re-employed on Railways raised by NFIR under PNM Item No. 01/2013.He further stated that the Board’s order dated 08/10/2015 has not yielded desiredresults. He said that NFIR has sent letters dated 04/01/2016 & 02/02/2016 to RailwayBoard duly mentioning therein the illustrations relating to each case, to facilitate theRailway Board to issue clarificatory instructions for granting pay fixation for ex-servicemen re-employed in Railways. He requested that clarificatory instructions beissued by the Board on the basis of NFIR’s illustrations as in otherministries/departments re-fixation was already granted. He also said that the PNMitem is kept open for follow up action.

9. Shri Raghavaiah brought to the notice of Member Staff that pursuant to theimplantation of recommendations of 6th CPC, all Group ‘D’ employees such asHelpers have been placed in GP 1800/- and classified as Group ‘C’ staff. He furtherstated that however, these staff are not being considered for promotion to GP 1900/-after completing two years service in GP 1800/- in terms of the provisions containedin Para 214 (c) (i) & 215 (a) of IREM Vol. I. He requested the Member Staff to issuesuitable instructions accordingly for promotion of staff as Technician (GP 1900/-) oncompletion of service as provided under the rules.

10. The General Secretary, NFIR brought to the notice of Member Staff a case of ‘claimsregarding payment of Travelling Allowance to the staff promoted under cadrerestructuring w.e.f. 01/11/2013’ pertaining to North Western Railway referred toBoard vide Federation’s letter No. I/5(F) dated 01/03/2016. He felt disappointed overthe negative reply received from Railway Board vide letter dated 22/04/2016 citingthe contents of Paras 1012 of IREM, Vol. I & 1602 (2) of IREC, Vol. II (R-II),ignoring the contents of the foot note attached to these paras.

The General Secretary said that the case mentioned by the Federation is fully coveredunder the extant rules and requested Member Staff to intervene for rectifying RailwayBoard’s erroneous stand.

11. While expressing anguish over arbitrary decisions on the recommendations of HighPower Committee (R&S), Shri Raghavaiah invited the attention of Railway Board toNFIR’s letters vide No. IV/HOER/3/2006 (DC)/HPC dated 04/02/2016, 10/02/2016and 18/04/2016 addressed to CRB and copy sent to Board Members etc., whereinFederation requested to keep the decisions in abeyance and to hold free and frankdiscussions with the Federations for reaching consensus. He requested Member Staffto see that meeting is convened with both the Federations as the HPC(R&S) was

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constituted at the instance of Federations to review the duty hours of running andsafety categories staff.

12. Speaking on the issue of Staff Welfare, the General Secretary, NFIR felt unhappyover the decision for closure of Railway Schools on many Zones particularly onCentral, South Central Railways. He requested Member Staff to consider grantingadmission to outside students also instead of resorting closure of schools.

13. Shri Raghavaiah invited attention of the MS to the minutes of its earlier speechdelivered in the PNM meeting held on 20th/21st February 2013 wherein he had raisedan issue of provision of Road Mobile Medical Vans to cater to the Medicalrequirements of the Railway employees and their families residing in remote and far-flung areas. He further stated that though instructions have been issued vide Board’sletter No. 2011/H/21/FHU/1 dated 25/11/2011, 21/01/2014 & 17/02/2015, howeverthe progress of implementation in this regard is tardy. He expressed disappointmentas Road Medical Mobile Vans are yet to be made operational in the Zones.

The General Secretary, NFIR at the same time also highlighted the acute shortage ofRailway Doctors, Super Specialists in the Railway Hospitals and Health Units. Heappealed to the Member Staff to take immediate action not only for filling thevacancies of doctors, allow re-employment of retired railway doctors duly revisingupper age limit to 75 years.

14. Inviting attention of the Member Staff to the cases of SPAD, the General Secretary,NFIR cited the minutes of meeting held by the Railway Board (CRB, MS & FC) withNFIR on 23/08/2013 wherein the Federation was advised that the views receivedfrom the Zonal Railways were being compiled and changes proposed, if any, will beput up for perusal and approval of Board. Shri Raghavaiah while expressing concernover continued unjust penalization of staff, requested that full Board may kindlyreview the SPAD definition for mitigating hardship.

15. The General Secretary, NFIR mentioned about the interaction meeting held with theEmpowered Committee of Secretaries, Government of India, chaired by the CabinetSecretary on 30th March 2016 on the retrograde recommendations of 7th Central PayCommission. He said that the uniqueness of Railways working, difficult workingcondition faced by the Railway employees, their arduous/hazardous nature of duties,casualties in the course of performing duties etc., were explained to the CabinetSecretary during the meeting with the hope to allot higher Pay Matrix levels to theRailway employees of various categories. He specifically requested Member Staff totake action for implementation of agreements mainly merger of Technician Gr.II withGr.I in GP 2800/-, replacement of GP 4600/- with 4800/-, upgradation of apex levelGroup ‘C’ posts to Group ‘B’ Gazetted (3335 posts) allotment of GP 4600/- LocoPilots (Mail/Express).

16. General Secretary M. Raghavaiah brought to the notice of Member Staff, thealarming situation prevailing in the Zonal Railways and Production Unitsconsequently upon accumulation of vacancies leading to staff disappointment anddeterioration of efficiency parameters. He requested to see that all the CourseCompleted Act Apprentices are inducted against vacancies and compassionate casescleared expeditiously.

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17. While expressing serious disappointment over non-responsive and non-positiveapproach of the Railway Board on staff matters, the General Secretary, NFIR statedthat the Federation has been receiving replies to its letters only on a few references.The quality of replies reveals that the issues raised have not been examined in-depth.He urged the Member Staff to issue instructions to all directorates to consider thepoints presented by NFIR through letters with positive mind with the aim ofresolving the issues satisfactorily.

18. General Secretary, NFIR also conveyed to the Member Staff the decision taken by theNational Joint Council of Action (NJCA) to serve Strike Notice on 09th June 2016 onthe Charter of Demands and to go on strike from 11th July, 2016 6:00 AM in the eventof no settlement through negotiations. He conveyed to the Member Staff that there isno negotiated settlement so far and requested that the railway related issues may beresolved through discussions and agreements already reached on certain issues maybe got implemented.

While concluding, General Secretary NFIR thanked the Member Staff for trying toappreciate the role of the Federation of its constructive approach. He expressedconfidence that Member Staff will take suo moto initiative in addressing the issues ingeneral besides the 7th CPC issues already given to the Board by the Federationseeking support in securing satisfactory improvements.

Shri R.P. Bhatnagar, Working President/NFIR

1. Shri R.P. Bhatnagar brought to the notice of MS the issue of non-creation of postsconsequent to introduction of new services/trains. He cited the case of opening of 3rd line onBina – Bhopal section for the public for which new additional posts have not been created sofar.

He said that additional Electric Locos were added to the holding of TKD & KatniElectric Loco Shed for maintenance and POH without increasing the staff strength. Hefurther stated that similar exercise is being attempted in respect of Itarsi Electric Loco Shed.He urged the MS to issue instructions to the GM/WC Rly to create posts for the above-mentioned new services.

2. Shri R.P. Bhatnagar also pointed out that large number of vacancies in safetycategories on Central and West Central Railways continued unfilled causing adverse impacton the output.

3. He further stated that the posts of Stores Clerks under SSEs (P.Way) have been lyingvacant and staff are not being posted with the result maintenance of Stores items has beensuffering, conseqeuntly having adverse impact on the safety of railway tracks.

4. Shri Bhatnagar said that railway employees are not supplied with medicines in theRailway Hospitals/Health Units. He said that the cost of medicines should be reimbursed tothe Railway employees specially at places where there are no health units.

5. He also stated that the posts of Teachers in Railway Schools and Safaiwalas are beingsurrendered ignoring the staff welfare aspect.

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At the same time, he mentioned that Pointsmen and the Gatemen on the busy linesare presently performing 12 hours duty and urged that their duty be limited to 8 hours.

He stated that the condition of the Railway Quarters on Central & West CentralRailway is horrible. No repair and maintenance is being done as there are no staff toundertake repair and maintenance since posts are being surrendered in the ‘Works’ side andvacant posts are not being filled while the Contractors do not care to attend to the repairs ofquarters.

He said that the Federation suggested to introduce Mobile Medical Vans to providehealth care for the employees working at remote places. This should be treated as prioritysubject and quick action taken. Alternatively, the employees should be allowed to taketreatment at nearby places from Medical Practitioners and the expenses be reimbursed.

6. Track Maintainers working on busy suburban face risk of run over more often. Hesuggested that the maintenance of tracks in suburban area should be under the protection ofBlock or under the Caution Order or under the specified Speed Restriction, during daytime/night or any other solution be found out by the Administration so that the TrackMaintainers could work efficiently without any risk of life of staff or the Supervisor.

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SECTION – B: Minutes

DG/RHS

25/2012: Periodical Medical Examination - Relaxation for Loco Pilots and Guardsdeclared with TYPE-II Diabetes – Reg.

Separate meeting of the Federations with Board(MM&ML) held on 17.05.2016. Record Noteof Discussion is under finalisation.

40/2015: Cashless facilities to the RELHS beneficiaries on the Indian Railways – reg.

Orders are under issue.(Closed)

Adv.(EnHM)

12/2015: Maintenance of cleanliness on trains and at stations etc. - implementation ofFood Safety and Standard Act, 2006 in Railways.

Federation stated that after the contractual cleaning of trains and stations have started, there is novisible improvement in the standards of cleanliness. Official Side pointed out that whileimprovements on cleanliness standards have definitely taken place in the last 10 years alongwith the growth in passenger traffic, there are certain shortfall areas which remain to be covered.After discussions, Federation mentioned that they will give a detailed letter with their concretesuggestions in the matter. They also requested for another separate meeting with Adv.(EnHM).

AM(Mech)

6/2011: Incentive Bonus under Group Incentive Scheme to the Chemical andMetallurgical Superintendent (Grade Pay Rs.4600/-) in Rail Wheel Factory (RWF),Yelahanka

Official Side stated that proposal for writing off over payment of incentive amounting toRs.11,94,255/- paid to 17 Lab Superintendent under CMT of RWF was sent to FinanceDirectorate for concurrence, which was not agreed to by Finance.

The Federation expressed its dissatisfaction over irrelevant and unjustified view taken by theRailway Board (Finance) and explained that the Incentive Bonus was sanctioned to the Staff bythe Administration decades back and discontinuance of the same was itself arbitrary andimproper. The Federation further stated that in the previous meeting, the Official Side agreedfor waiver while stopping recovery. The Federation urged for a separate meeting with FC.

6/2013: Need for air-conditioning Running Rooms and Loco Cabs.

Official Side apprised the Federation that Full Board has ‘accepted in principle’ therecommendation 9.59 of High Power Committee(HPC) for provisioning of air conditioning ofrunning rooms by considering the local conditions and budgetary constraints.

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Federation requested the Official Side to connect the minutes of the meeting on SPAD held on12.6.2012 wherein a suggestion emerged to make the Loco Cabs sound proof, improve theergonomic conditions and relocate the horn and air-condition Loco Cabs.

The Official Side, however, stated that the minutes of the meeting held on 12.6.2012 were just acompilation of the suggestions received in the meeting, which was a brain storming session onSPAD. While implementation of reasonable and feasible suggestions is being done, no blanketcommitment of Railway Board to implementing these minutes can be assumed.

Federation was however not satisfied with the Official side version and urged upon the RailwayBoard to prioritize this important demand relating to improvement in the working conditions ofRunning Staff.

24/2014: Payment of Incentive Bonus to the Supervisors (SSEs) of Road Transport Shop inCarriage & Wagon Repair Workshop, Perambur on Southern Railway-reg.

Official Side explained that it is not possible to agree to the Federation’s demand for payment ofincentive bonus to SSEs of Road Transport Shop at Carriage & Wagon Repair Workshop,Perumbur, Southern Railway. As per Board’s decision, no new activity/shop can be coveredunder CLW pattern of incentive scheme. It was further stated that in case the entire gamut ofactivities of Carriage & Wagon Repair Workshop, Perumbur are switched over from CLWpattern to Group Incentive Scheme, then coverage of Road Transport Shop may be consideredunder the new scheme, as and when it is implemented in the entire workshop.

While responding to Official Side, Federation however brought to the notice of the RailwayBoard that the factual position prevailing in the other Workshops may be ascertained andconveyed for the purpose of making response by the Federation.

9/2015: Supply of subsidized meal/food to the running staff – upward revision – urged.

Federation stated that after issue of Board’s letter dated 23.10.2015 fixing the procedure forcalculation of subsidy on meals for running staff, they have made a reference to the Board on theinadequacy of subsidy and requested the Official Side to connect and re-examine the matter.

Official Side stated that reply of the Federation’s letter dated 22.2.2016 has been given byBoard’s letter No.2006/M(L)/467/2 dated 26.4.2016, duly explaining the basis of revision of rateof subsidized meal/food for Running Staff.

Federation invited attention of Railway Board to its letter No. IV/RSAC/Conf/Pt/VI dated16.05.2016 wherein several deficiencies were highlighted besides the hassles being faced by therunning staff on account of contracting out of food supply. Federation wanted action on the saidletter and equally the status relating to improvements being made.

52/2015: Revision of Incentive Rates – Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka, Bengaluru.

RWF’s proposal for consultancy contract for review of incentive scheme was submitted forBoard’s approval. Official Side stated that the proposal has been returned to RWF fordeliberation by the Tender Committee on the remarks made by AM(B). Reply has been recentlyreceived from RWF and is under consideration of Finance Dte.

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Federation expresses its disappointment over abnormal delay in conducting review. Federationalso contended that the staff are required to be paid Incentive at the rates existed prior to01.04.2014 pending review.

25/2016: Review of Group Incentive Scheme at Carriage Repair Shop, Tirupati,S.C.Railway.

Federation was advised that normally a review of the Group Incentive Scheme should not berequired unless drastic changes in work allotments, system of working, design modifications,changes in maintenance pattern, process changes due to induction of new/modified M&Ps andequipments etc. and types of rolling stock being handled can be established to justify suchreview. In the absence of any drastic changes, South Central Railway has been advised to carryout study through M/s RITES and fixation of timings of activities which have been added afterlast review or missed out in the last review.

Federation, however, requested the Official Side that realistic assessments should be made.Federation contended that commensurating with the increased workload consequent uponrevision of targets from year to year, additional posts should be sanctioned without delay. It wasagreed to examine.

AM(Elect)

25/2011: Problems encountered by A.C. Escorting staff due to deterioration in workingconditions.

Federation reiterated that deployment of contract staff is causing serious problems to the staff onduty as well to the travelling public and hence the necessity of ensuring running maintenance bythe departmental staff should be considered seriously.

Official Side advised that as per Record Note of Discussions held by Board(MM&ML) with theFederations on 20.7.2015, Railways advised to try for providing at least one DepartmentalCoach Attendant in a train to assist ACCI on the running maintenance. Accordingly, instructionshave been issued vide Board’s letter No.2006/Elec(G)/180/11 dated 07.09.2015. As regardsprovision of accommodation is concerned instructions have been issued to RCF and ICF videletter No. 2006/M(C)/137/11(PNM) dated 18/30.05.2016.

AM(Signal)

14/2010: Upgradation of posts commensurating with the increased work load andresponsibilities – ESM Category – S&T Department.

Separate meeting of the Federations with AM(Signal) and AM(Staff) held on 10.05.2016.Record Note of Discussion circulated vide Board’s letter No.2012/Sig/M/PNM/Pt.I dated30.6.2016.

Adv(L&A)

11/2014: Entitlement of various types of residential accommodation based on the revisedPay Scales recommended by 6th CPC

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Official Side advised that the Federation in the last meeting demanded that if at any locationType II Qtr is vacant and there is no waiting list of Type II Qtr at that station then the same beallotted to employees with GP Rs.1800. Accordingly, orders have been issued vide Board’sletter No.2008/LMB/10/16 dated 18.04.2016.

Federation further demanded details of availability of Qtr Type-wise and Zone-wise. Also askedfor vacancy position of Type I Qtrs Zone-wise.

Adv(Fin)

4/2011: Denial of TA/DA to the Staff Car Drivers in the Railways.

Official Side explained that Board’s instructions dated 25.08.2015 are in accordance withinstructions prevailing on the Civil Side i.e. issued by DOP&T and Ministry of Finance. SinceMinistry of Finance and DOP&T are the nodal Ministry/Department, Ministry of Railwaysfollows their instructions and cannot take any unilateral decision in this regard.

Federation, however, expressed their unhappiness over Board’s instructions dated 25.08.2015particularly on the provision in revised para 2 of the letter which allows either DA or OTA in theevent journey by the Staff Car Driver does not involve his absence for one night from theheadquarters. Federation stated that OTA and DA are distinct and not related to each other andurged for a review of the matter.

4/2013: Emoluments to be reckoned for grant of retirement/death benefits of staff workingin Construction Organisations etc., on Indian Railways.

Federation expressed its anguish over Board’s negative approach in granting retirement benefitswhen the rules and provisions allow the same, and requested for a separate meeting withBoard(MS&FC).

13/2016: Additional relief death/disability of Government employees covered by the NewDefined Contribution Pension System (NPS).

As requested by the Federation, necessary instructions to Zonal Railways/Production Unitsreiterating to scrupulously follow the existing instructions and for disposal of the pending casesat the earliest have been issued vide letter No.2012/F(E)III/1(1)/4 dated 13.1.2016.

Copy of the instructions issued may be reiterated to the General Managers in general andGM/N.C.Rly in particular duly endorsing copy to the Federation. Thereafter the item may beclosed.

(Closed)

EDF(X)I

39/2012: Enhancement of Income Tax exemption limit in case of Running Staff reckoningof Running Allowance as pay for the purpose of deduction of Income Tax.

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Official Side stated that despite earlier rejections of the request made by Ministry of Railways toMinistry of Finance/CBDT for enhancement of Income Tax exemption limit, the matter hasagain been taken up with them.

Federation requested that the matter be properly explained to MOF duly highlighting theelement of notional Travelling Allowance involved in the payment of Running Allowance.

EDPM

13/2011: Provision of cooking facilities at Rest Rooms meant for Ticket Checking Staff

Federation mentioned that at present, cooking facilities are not available at most of the TTEs’Rest Rooms. A consolidated status report of the facilities available in TTEs’ Rest Rooms onZonal Railways was handed over to the Federation. Federation was advised that GMs of allZonal Railways have been addressed to ensure adequate facilities in TTEs’ Rest Rooms, copy ofwhich was given to the Federation.

Federation wanted the status report and progress on implementation of Board’s instructions bemade available. Federation also wanted action taken on the statements given by the Federationto Railway Board as follow up to the discussion on PNM item.

5/2015: Arbitrary decision revising norms for manning of Coaches by the Ticket CheckingStaff -reg.

Federation pressed for issue of orders for reverting back to the earlier position as per agreementreached. Official side agreed to expedite the matter.

13/2015: Adverse effects of Yatri Ticket Suvidha Kendra(YTSK)- Abolition urged

Official Side explained that there are 128 YTSKs all over Indian Railways and only less than0.01% of the tickets are booked by this additional channel. Therefore, there is no need todiscuss this issue further. As agreed during the meeting a copy of the statement indicating thenumber of tickets sold on all Indian Railways during 2015-16 was also given.

(Closed)

37/2015: Simultaneous creation of posts of Ticket Checking Staff when new trains areintroduced or runs extended-reg.

Separate meeting with Board(MT) to be fixed shortly.

59/2015: Ticket Checking staff grievances – redressal urged.

Issue was discussed. Federation invited attention of Railway Board to its letter dated 23rd

March, 2016 wherein non allotment of berths for Ticket Checking staff was conveyed in theenclosures attached. Federation also stated that the paper pertaining to non allotment of berthson Northern Railway was also given to the Board in the previous PNM meeting held 8th/9th

October, 2015. Federation requested to take action for ensuring berths to the Ticket CheckingStaff duly conveying position to the NFIR.

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EDTT(M)

24/2013: Urgent need for construction of a new Running Room at Mumbai Central –Western Railway.

Official Side agreed to make special efforts to sort out this problem as there is a need for a newRunning Room at Mumbai Central, Western Railway.

EDFM

11/2016: ‘Comprehensive Parcel Leasing Policy’ over Indian Railways-Difficultiesencountered by staff-remedial measures-requested.

Official Side explained that as per Comprehensive Parcel Leasing Policy(CPLP), weighing of20% of the leased SLRs needs to be supervised by the Railway staff. This is to ensure safetyand prevent leakage of revenue. A feedback in this respect has been called for from theRailways.

As regards the Federation’s demand for formation of multi-disciplinary teams at various stationsto provide single window and customer friendly service to lease holders as per provisions ofCPLP, Official Side stated that instructions have already been issued in this regard and repliesare awaited from the Railways.

Federation is however not satisfied with the reply of the Official Side and reiterated fieldproblems on account of shortage of staff, lack of coordination and unethical practices pursued bythe certain contractors resulting demoralization of honest and up-right Commercial Staff.

EDE(GC)

35/2004: Inadequate promotion opportunities for Technical Supervisors in railwayprinting presses

Official Side stated that the details of the options examined for providing better promotionalavenues to the Technical Supervisors of Printing and Stationery Deptt. have been furnished tothe Federation vide letter dated 28.1.2016. Federation requested for a copy of the reply.

Federation expressed its serious disappointment over non redressal of genuine grievance ofTechnical Supervisors working in the Railway Ticket Printing Presses even after one decade.Federation further stated that on the receipt of copies of relevant letters from Board, theFederation will send its response with constructive suggestions for the purpose of providingpromotion opportunities to these staff.

14/2011: Avenue of Promotion for Junior Lecturers to the posts of Lecturers in RailwayDegree College, Secunderabad

Official Side explained the position to the Federation in detail.

Federation however stated that on Indian Railways, there is only one Degree College atSecunderabad which is affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad. The Government Degree

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College Lecturers (affilitated to Osmania University) are provided avenue of promotion withinthe ambit of UGC guidelines. The Federation contended that similar avenue should be providedto the Railway Junior College Lecturers for promotion as Degree College Lecturers. TheFederation further stated that they would respond in writing.

ED(T&MPP)

14/2014: Grant of promotion to the staff who are at the verge of retirement dulydispensing with induction training – reg.

Existing instructions on the subject have been re-iterated vide Board's letter No.E(MPP)2015/3/28 dated 26.11.2015.

(Closed)

26/2015: Creation of posts for TRD Organisation in Railways.

Official Side stated that proposal for creation of 1344 posts for TRD have been received fromZonal Railways. However, Railway Board Vacancy Bank resources are limited. Instructionsalready exist that Zonal Railways can create posts with matching surrender within the powers ofGM. Since there are large number of vacancies in the railways, these can be used as matchingsurrender after due review. W.C.Railway has been advised accordingly vide letter dated23.2.2016.

50/2015: Training Module for Loco Pilot (Shunting) on Indian Railways – wronginterpretation by Southern Railway – reg.

Official Side stated that a clarification has been issued to Southern Railway on 7.7.2015.Southern Railway has advised vide its letter dated 20.4.2016 that the training module forconversion of LP/Shunter/DSL to AC had since been evaluated and circulated to all concerned.

Federation however was not satisfied with the Southern Railway’s reply to the Railway Board asthe same is misleading and far from facts.

01/2016: Review of extant policy for ensuring automatic creation of posts when new assetsare created and new services introduced in Railways.

Federation explained the difficulties being faced by the system due to non creation of posts formaintenance of new assets and manning for new services.

It was explained to the Federation that Board have allowed creation of posts for new assets/neworganization on matching saving basis. A large number of proposals on creation of posts havebeen received from Zonal Railways in Board’s office which are under examination. However,resources of Railway Board Vacancy Bank being limited, the Zonal Railways can create posts attheir level by judicious review of posts which are not required.

Federation however expressed its dissatisfaction over official side version.(Closed)

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02/2016: Training to newly recruited ALPs in Electric and Diesel traction at the time ofinitial appointment – Additional chances in either of the tractions-requested.

Federation explained that it is only suggesting to grant two chances on each traction to facilitatethe candidate to come through successfully atleast in one of the tractions for induction as ALPin the best of the railway working.

The Official Side regretted its inability to agree to the Federation’s demand for giving newlyrecruited ALP candidates who have failed two chances in one traction, with two more chanceson another traction, on safety considerations.

26/2016: Creation of additional posts of Instructors at IRISET/Secunderabad-reg.

The matter is under examination. EDs’ committee meeting is fixed on 26.5.2016.

EDPC-I

18/2004: Revision of special allowance to the Accounts staff for passing Appendix II andIII examination with effect from 1.1.96.

&9/2012: Qualification pay to Accounts staff on passing Appendix III (IREM) Examination– Rectification of anomaly.

Official Side stated that orders will be issued on the issue of Qualification Pay to Accounts staffwho have passed Appendix III examination.

1/2011: Grant of Financial Upgradation under MACPS to the staff who are in the sameGrade Pay for more than 20 Years.

Official Side stated that a reference to DOP&T has been finalized and same is submitted forBoard’s approval after consulting with the Staff Side. Thereafter, it will be sent to DOP&T asagreed in the meeting held on 12.10.2015 with group of EDs.

The Federation (NFIR) has suggested to make available a copy of reference being sent to theDoP&T, which was agreed to.

5/2011: Categories exempted from the period of officiating - Revision of Daily OfficiatingAllowance

Official Side stated that revised instructions would be issued.

The Federation expressed its serious disappointment over the abnormal delay in arriving at adecision for revising the daily officiating allowance to the staff when they performed the dutiesof higher responsibility and insisted that the up-ward revision should be given from retrospectiveeffect.

8/2011: Reckoning of Additional Allowance as pay for all purposes including computationof Retirement Benefits - Running Staff.

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Official side stated that Seventh CPC in its report has reiterated that additional allowance willnot be reckoned for any other purpose other than Dearness Allowance. Ministry of Finance hasalso not agreed to the demand on earlier occasion. Federation requested that another referencemay be made to MOF.

This was agreed to.

9/2011: Application of Safety Related Retirement Scheme (LARSGESS) to the Loco Pilotsdrafted to work as Crew Controllers.

As discussed in the meeting, the matter is under examination.

16/2011: Abolition of Pay Scale and Introduction of upgraded Pay Scale with reviseddesignation – Senior Section Engineers (Drawing) – Clarification on entry Grade Pay.

&17/2013: Grant of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme – Wrongful clarificationissued by the Railway Board.

Federation stated that there are still certain areas of disagreement and requested for anotherround of meeting with Board(MS&FC).

22/2011: Grant of Transport Allowance to the employees availing the facility of WorkmenTrains.

Official Side informed that the Workmen Special which was running between Vijaywada andWagon Workshop, Guntupalli has been stopped w.e.f 10.1.2016 and all the staff of WagonWorkshop, Guntupalli are being paid Transport Allowance w.e.f.10.1.2016.

(Closed)

1-B/2012: VIth CPC Recommendation – Allowances to staff

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s advice in the matter is still awaited.

7/2012: Payment of Allowance to the Running Staff working Duronto Express Trains.

Mechanical and Electrical Directorates have suggested for changes in the criteria for High SpeedTrains which is being forwarded to the Federation for their comments.

Federation expressed its disappointment over the negative response of the Official Side whilethe Item is pending since more than three years without finality.

22/2012: Grant of Incentive to the Accounts Stock Verifiers who have been posted fromthe cadre of Junior Accounts Assistant on passing Appendix – IV- A (IREM) Examination.

Separate meeting with Adviser(Accounts) held on 13.5.2016. Record Note of Discussion isunder finalization.

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40/2012: Admissibility of House Rent Allowance in the event of non-acceptance orsurrender of Railway residential accommodation.

Instructions have been issued vide Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II/2012/FE2/4 dated 12.10.2015.

Federation invited attention of Railway Board to its letter No. 1/5(c)/Part I dated 25th April 2016wherein it was stated that the Board have deviated from its assurance of showing the draft letterbefore issue. Federation insisted that the points mentioned in its letter dated 25.04.2016 shouldbe considered and clarificatory instructions issued accordingly.

56/2012: Counting of service of D-2 khalasis in CLW for extending benefits of financialupgradation under MACP Scheme – reg.

Detailed position/reply has been communicated to Federation vide Board’s letter dated18.11.2015. No further action is pending to be taken.

Federation however wanted that a separate meeting be organized in association with CPO/CLWfor discussing the matter threadbare.

8/2013: Committee to determine the quantum of pay element in Running Allowance –Withdrawal of Railway Board’s arbitrary decision.

&8/2015: Denial of Allowance in lieu of kilometreage to the medically decategorized driversdrafted to perform duties of Power/Crew Controller – reg.

Instructions to be issued after discussions in the Joint Committee.

Federation urged upon the Railway Board to expedite the matter.

16/2013: Non-grant of benefit under MACP Scheme to the Stock Verifiers working inZonal Railways/Production Units.

The matter is under consideration in consultation with EDE(N) and EDF(E).

Federation also invited Board’s attention to its letter dated 25.04.2016 for expediting decisionfor granting the benefit of MACPS to those posted as Stock Verifiers.

19/2014: Denial of revised V CPC pay scale-Injustice meted out to Midwives on WesternRailway.

The matter is under examination in reference to recruitment of qualification and pay scale at thetime of recruitment.

2/2015: Coverage of Track Maintainers GP 1900 & 2400/- and Station Master categoryunder LARSGESS.

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15/2015: Grant of financial upgradation under MACPS to SSE – Drawing (formerlydiploma holder tracers) appointed against D.R. Quota vacancies as AssistantDraftsman(presently JE- Drawing with GP 4200 in PB-2) reg.

Orders of DOP&T dated 19.5.2009 to be connected and examined.

Federation contended that Diploma Holder Tracers inducted against DR Quota pursuant toRailway Board’s orders are entitled for the benefit of MACPS, treating their entry Grade Pay asGP 4200/- (PB-2). Federation also invited Board’s attention to its letter No. IV/MACPS/09/Part10 dated 9th May 2016 in reply to Board’s letter dated 25th April 2016.

35/2015: Safety Related Retirement Scheme (SRRS – 2004) – renamed as LiberalizedActive Retirement Scheme for Guaranteed Employment for Safety Staff (LARSGESS) –Deletion of 33 years service condition for Loco Pilot Category – urged


39/2015: Mis-interpretation of Railway Board’s orders resulting denial of LARSGESS toESM/TCM/WTM, GP 1900 – reg.

&42/2015: Clarification regarding consideration of service rendered as Fireman, Loco Pilot(Shunting), ALP etc., for coverage under LARSGESS-reg.


46/2015: Grant of financial upgradation under MACPS to the Technical Supervisors ofDC Traction and presently working as JE/SSE.

Federation requested for a separate meeting with AM(Staff) on this issue.

Federation also invited Board’s attention to its letter dated 25.04.2016 in reply to Board’s letterdated 19.04.2016 for considering the valid points brought out therein.

47/2015: Grant of MACP to the former Traffic Signallers/A2 Signallers absorbed asASMs/SMs on North Eastern Railway-reg.

Federation is examining Board’s reply dated 22.3.2016 and will respond.

54/2015: Scheme for filling up of the posts of Loco Running Supervisors – WesternRailway.

The matter was examined and NFIR advised vide Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II/2015/RS-15 dated14.3.2016. Federation desired that the matter may be examined again.

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3/2016:Payment of Special Allowance to the Station Masters discharging announcing workin addition to their normal duties-reg.

It was agreed to issue corrigendum subject to certification that SMs/ASMs have actuallyperformed announcing duties in addition to their normal duties.

Federation however, insisted that the concerned staff are entitled for special allowance from thedate they are performing announcing duties in addition to their normal duties.

12/2016:Non-Payment of Hospital Patient Care Allowance/Patient Care Allowance(HPCA/PCA) to the Kitchen Staff & Pharmacists working in the Railway Hospitals-reg.

Official Side stated that a committee has been constituted to look into the matter of inclusion ofkitchen staff of Central Hospital, Northern Railway in the list of eligible categories for paymentof HPCA/PCA as ordered by Hon’ble High Court of Delhi. Regarding the demand for paymentof HPCA/PCA to Store Pharmacists, letter has been issued.

Federation wanted a copy of the report of the Committee constituted for the said purpose forexamining the same in the context of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare guidelines.

20/2016:Selection for the posts of Loco Inspector-PB-2+GP 4600/- on Central Railway-Allowing medically decategorised Motormen deployed as LP (Shg) for LI post.

Official side stated that the matter is under examination and clarifications would be issued toCentral Railway.

Federation however contended that the clarification copy should be endorsed to all the ZonalRailways allowing Loco Pilot (Shunting) for selection to the post of Loco Inspector, GP 4600/-(PB-2).

21/2016:Unjustified recovery of 30% running allowance amount from the settlement duesof retiring Running Staff (Goods Guards) on Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway– Board’s intervention – requested

Comments on the issue are being called for from the East Coast Railway. After receipt of thecomments, the issue would be examined.

24/2016: denial of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme to the serving GraduateClerks inducted against LDCE quota – East Coast Railway-reg.

Official Side clarified that only such cases the appointment to a grade/post may be treated asdirect recruitment for the purpose of grant of financial upgradation under MACP, where therelevant Recruitment Rules provide for filling up of vacancies by way of Direct Recruitment.These Graduate Clerks were promoted through 13 1/3% quota through LDCE in whose case thepast regular service shall also be counted for further benefits, if any, under the MACP Scheme.

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Federation however reiterated its contention that in as much as the serving staff have beeninducted through RRB selection process, they should be made eligible for the benefit ofMACPS.

After detailed discussion, it was decided to examine as to how the pay of the Sr.Clerks onpromotion was fixed.

EDPC-II

15/2008: Railway Service (Revised Pay) Rules, 1986 – exercising option for fixation of paywith effect from 1.1.1986

Official Side stated that Federation has been advised the position in detail vide Board's letter No.PC-IV/2007/PNM/NFIR/1 dated 12.02.2016. It is not feasible to agree with the demand.

Federation informed that they would provide the details of the cases of N.W. Railway.

23/2011: Grade Pay of staff in the Inspection wing of Production Control Organizations

Official Side explained the matter in detail. Federation desired that the matter may be reviewedand if required separate discussion can also be held.

21/2012: Implementation of VIth CPC Pay Structure – Merger of pre-revised Pay Scalesw.e.f. 01.01.2006 – Promotion of staff to the same Grade Pay of Rs.1800/- A.C. CoachAttendant’s category.

&32/2015: Grant of pay fixation under rule S 13 to the erstwhile Group ‘D’ staff promotedto same grade pay of 1800/- (PB-I).

Official side stated that consequent to the approval of the recommendations of 6th CPC by theGoI; all the posts in erstwhile Group ‘D’ in the pay scale (Rs.2550-3200, 2610-3540, 2610-4000,2650-4000) were placed in the GP of Rs.1800/- corresponding to pre-revised scale of Rs.2750-4400. These posts(as also posts already existing in pre-revised scale of R.2750-4400) weremerged along with functions. Ministry of Railways orders dated 29.10.2008 (RBENo.160/2008) clearly indicated that all the above posts stood merged along with their functions.As such, it is not possible to provide fixation benefits to staff placed in different erstwhile Group‘D’ posts which are all now merged and placed in GP Rs.1800/-. Further, vide letter dated8.4.2016 Ministry of Railways have issued instructions extending benefit of fixation of pay onpromotion in the pre-revised pay structure during the period from 1.1.2006 to the date ofnotification of RS(RP) Rules 2008. As such, this would address the demand to large extent. Itwas further stated that the effect of this demand is also not be in the interest of the employees asthe benefits currently available under MACP will be adversely impacted. The Federation agreedto consider the position explained by the official side.

28/2012: Grant of upgradation to P.Way Supervisors in the Pay Scale of Rs.5000-8000/-(pre-revised) w.e.f. 01.11.2003.

Federation requested that the Board should await the final outcome of the court case.

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1/2014: Fixation of pay under rule 13 to those promoted to identical pay band/grade payshouldering higher responsibilities.

Ministry of Finance O.M. No. F-2-1/2015-E.III(A) dated 16.10.2015 have issued instructionsregarding fixation of pay on promotion in the pre-revised pay structure during 01.01.2006 andthe date of notification of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008 and subsequent merger of the pre-revised payscales of promotional and feeder posts in a common grade subject to certain conditions. AboveO.M. has been adopted mutatis mutandis on Railways vide Board's letter No. PC-VI/2015/IC/1dated 08.04.2016 It is not feasible for the Ministry of Railways to take any unilateral decision indeparture to the policy laid down by the nodal Ministry. This item being similar to 21/2012,Federation agreed to consider/examine the position explain the official side.

3/2014: Counting upgraded Group ‘D’ posts in scale Rs.3050-4590 /- GP Rs.1900 (PB-1) inDiesel/Electric Loco/EMU Sheds-for cadre restructuring.

The issue was also deliberated in a separate meeting held on 14.01.2016, copy of Record Note ofDiscussion is at Annexure-A.

(Closed)

4/2014: Restructuring of certain Group ‘C’ cadres – promotion benefit to the staff againstvacancies existed as on 1.11.2013.

After discussion, it was agreed that data on staff promoted against vacancies of the years 2012 &2013(pre 1.11.2013) will be collected from the Zonal railways and matter will be examinedfurther.

While appreciating the response of Official Side, Federation stated that staff are extremelyunhappy over the denial of promotion against the vacant posts existed prior to 01.11.2013 asthey lost their status and financial benefits. Therefore the issue needs to be addressed withpositive intention.

15/2014: Extension of date for exercising option by the staff for pay fixation under ruleS13 on promotion where feeder and promotional posts are in identical pay band and gradepay.

Discussed.(Closed)

16/2014: Upgradation of the posts of Rs.6500-10500/Vth CPC to Rs.7450-11500 (Vth CPC)with appropriate pay fixation and merger of the same for placement in GP 4600/- (PB-2)-Implementation of Government’s decision.

The matter is sub judice.

18/2014: Denial of additional increments to the Nursing Staff possessing B.Sc., Degree,North West Railway.

Necessary clarifications have already been issued vide Board's letter No. PC-V/2003/I/7/6/1

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dated 23.11.2015.(Closed)

22/2014: Placement of erstwhile Group ‘D’ staff in PB-1+GP Rs.1800

Orders are under issue.

1/2015: Career Progression of Track Maintainers in Railways – implementation of thereport of the Joint Committee – reg.

Official Side apprised the Federation that there are a large number of vacancies in two highergrades of Track Maintainers even after implementation of Board’s orders dated 1.4.2014. Thematter is under review.

Federation however requested to expedite implementation of the Joint Committee Report in toto.

19/2015: Allotment of revised pay structure for Official Language Staff on IndianRailways reg.

Official Side stated that the conditions laid down in Board's letter dated 13.9.2012 have beenstipulated based on the conditions laid down in Ministry of Finance OM dt. 01.8.2012.

Federation however stated that it will react after examining the OM dated 01.08.2012 issued bythe Ministry of Finance.

58/2015: Restructuring of Group ’C’ Cadres – Western Railway-reg.

Official side advised the Federation that details are being called for from the Railways.

Federation however expressed its serious disappointment over the manipulations made inharming senior empanelled staff on Western Railway and requested that the Seniors who havebeen deprived of promotional benefits wantonly should be rendered justice.

08/2016:Option opportunity to staff for switching over to VI CPC Pay (Pay Band & GradePay) from the date subsequent to the date of grant of third promotion-reg.

The matter is under examination.

10/2016:Drawal of annual increment to the Running Staff on their pay as laid down in rule1303 (F.R.9) (21) a read with sub-rule (iii) of IREC, Vol. II (Sixth Edition – 1987), SecondRe-Print Edition 2005.

It was explained to the Federation that increment is granted on basic pay only and ‘basic pay inthe revised pay structure’ means the pay drawn in the prescribed pay band plus the applicablegrade pay but does not include any other type of pay. The rate of increment in the revised paystructure is covered by Rule 9 of RS(RP) Rules, 2008 which stipulates that the rate of incrementwill be 3% of the sum of the ‘pay in the pay band’ and ‘grade pay’ applicable. Moreover, themeaning of “Pay in the Pay Band” and “Grade Pay” have also been clearly defined in Rule 3(5)

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& 3(6) respectively. Further, Clause 15 of RS(RP) Rules 2008 give an overriding effect to theserules. It was also pointed out that the rate of increment has always been similar in case ofrunning as well as non-running categories in same scale. As such, it is not possible to agree tothe demand for reckoning of 30% of the pay element of Running Allowance for the purpose ofgranting annual increment.

Federation requested that the matter may be referred to Ministry of Finance and draft OM maybe shown to the Federation prior to finalization.

28/2016:Implementation of cadre restructuring orders – loss of promotion opportunities tothe employees of General Printing Press, Kharagpur – S.E. Railway-reg.

The matter is being examined.

EDE(N)

7/2010: Medically decategorized Asstt. Loco Pilots – Grant of Alternative post inappropriate grade pay

&17/2012: Fixation of pay of running staff on medical decategorization in alternative postsin new Pay Structure.

A meeting of the Joint Committee on Running Staff under ED(T&MPP) to be fixed.

20/2011: Redeployment of medically decategorised staff jeopardizing safe working of thesystem and depriving promotions of staff of the cadres

The matter is sub-judice.

5/2012: Educational Qualification for recruitment to the post of physiotherapist –Amendment to IREM provision.

Instructions issued vide Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2012/RR-1/3 dated 19.1.2016.(Closed)

5/2014: Technician III posts in Diesel/Electric Loco/EMU Sheds on Indian Railways –increase of promotion quota percentage –reg.

Instructions have been issued vide Board's letter No. E(NG)I-2014/PM7/1 dated 18.12.2015.

Federation stated that the decision of Railway Board vide letter dated 18.12.2015 is notacceptable being discriminatory. They stated that the Board’s order clearly conveysdiscriminatory treatment with the staff of Diesel/Electric Loco/EMU Sheds. The Federationdemanded the promotion and LDCE quota percentages should be revised for ensuring paritywith the Technicians category in the C&W, Electric Departments etc.

23/2014: Filling up the posts of Dresser Gr. III/OTA Gr.III in PB-I GP 1900/-

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Instructions issued vide Board’s letter No.E(NG)II/2000/PM10/2 dated 03.05.2016.(Closed)

21/2015: Trade test for promotion in artisan categories – reg.

Comments of All Indian Railways & PUs have been called for vide Board's letter No. E(NG)I-2014/PM1/12 dated 11.08.2015 followed by reminder dated 08.02.2016. Replies are stillawaited.

EDE(Res)

33/2015: Denial of promotions against vacancies of Loco Pilots on Zonal Railwaysconsequent to Court cases – Railway Board’s intervention – urged.

The Official Side stated that the Nodal Ministry for issue of policy is DOP&T. The matteremanating from the Judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in M.Nagaraj case is underexamination of DOP&T. A reference was made to DOP&T through a D.O. letter is April, 2016for seeking guidelines for dealing with the situation. However, DOP&T have again replied thatmatter is still under examination. In view of this scenario it is not possible for the Ministry ofRailways to take any action unilaterally.

As far as issue of ad hoc promotion is concerned, it was appraised by Official Side that there areno ad hoc promotion. It was pointed out by Federation side that West Central Railway is givingad hoc promotion. Official Side agreed to recheck with West Central Railway.

Federation stressed the need for providing relief to the staff and requested for finding out asolution.

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Minutes of the separate meeting held by EDE(N) with Federation (NFIR) on 28.06.2016 onleft over PNM/NFIR items.

The following officers and representatives of Federation (NFIR) attended the meeting:-

Official Side NFIR

1. Smt. Neera Khuntia, EDE(N)

2. Shri Debashis Mallik, DE(IR)

3. Shri M.K.Meena, DDE(N)

4. Shri Ravi Shekhar, DDE(N)-II

5. Shri Shiv Ram, DDE(NG)

1. Shri Guman Singh, President

2. Shri M. Raghavaiah, General Secretary

27/2011: Applicability of Rule No. 31 of Railway Service (Pension) Rules, 1993 forcounting of service period paid from contingencies for calculation of gratuity on retirement

Federation reiterated their demand for counting half of the period of service paid from thecontingency for the purpose of calculating pensionary benefits to casual labour of RWF,Bengaluru, as per provision of Rule 31 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993.

After discussion, it was decided to call for detailed comments of RWF on the agenda submittedby the Federation.

30/2011: Stagnation of staff in Group D posts in Accounts Department on SouthernRailway – One time relaxation for promotion against DR quota vacancies of AccountsClerks

The matter was discussed at length. It was decided to ascertain the vacancies arisen in the cadreof Accounts Clerks in the last five years and share the details with the Federation. A separatemeeting of the Federation with Adv(Accounts) would be convened thereafter.

27/2012: Regularization of Substitute Teachers in the Railways – Implementation ofBoard’s orders

The Federation stated that the substitute teachers should have been screened by a DepartmentalScreening Committee associating RRB as per rules and absorbed against Direct RecruitmentQuota. The Federation requested for convening a separate meeting with Board(MS).

32/2012: Lack of career growth-points Man category of Operating Department in theRailways

&57/2015: Acute shortage of Guards on Western Railway – reg.

It was decided to re-examine the matter. Federation requested to expedite. Alternatively arrangeseparate meeting with Member Staff.

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42/2012: Denial of proper pay scales (Vth CPC) to the Senior Typists on Railways

Copy of Northern Railway’s letter No. 220-E/POLICY/Pt-X/Rectt/2013 dated 06.08.2014 washanded over to the Federation. The Federation will study the details and revert back for furtherdiscussion.

45-B/2012: Recognition of educational qualification&

26/2013: Implementation of LARSGESS – recognition of educational qualification

Instructions issued vide Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2005/RR-1/8 dated 30.09.2015.(Closed)

47/2012: Provision of entry qualification of Assistant Loco Pilot and allotment of highergrade pay to Loco Running Staff – Recommendation of High Level Safety ReviewCommittee

The Federation was apprised that the concerned file was submitted to Board(MM, ML & MS)but the proposal was not agreed to. Federation requested for a separate meeting with Board(MM& ML).

3/2013: Counting of full service rendered by the casual labour after attaining temporarystatus till regularization for pensionary and retirement benefits


18/2013: Implementation of Apex Court decision - Counting of the service rendered byCommission Bearers/Vendors absorbed in Railways for pensionary benefits – from thedate of engagement as Commission Bearers/Vendors, till date of absorption in Railways –Southern Railway.

The present status of the case was called for from Southern Railway, which is still awaited. AD.O. reference has also been made to CPO/Southern Railway requesting for the Railway’sremarks. Federation requested to make available copies.

27/2013: Retrenched Substitutes on East Central Railway – their induction againstvacancies

No proposal/reference has been received from General Manager, East Central Railway on theissue. It was decided to close the item.

(Closed)

28/2013: Placement of employees in GP 1800 in PB-I in Metro Railway, Kolkata

It was explained to the Federation that the matter has been examined but the same could not beagreed to. Federation however not agreed with the stand taken by the Board.

(Closed)10/2014: Appointment on compassionate grounds to the wards/ spouse of medicallydecategorized Railway employees

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14/2015: Replacement of terminology “Medical decategorisation” as “AlternateEmployment on Medical Ground” in Chapter XIII IREM, Vol-I, Revised Edition 1989,first Reprint Edition 2009 – Arbitrary decision of Health Directorate in gross violation ofDC/JCM agreement - reg.

It was apprised to the Federation that the examples quoted by the Federation in their letter dated12.08.2015 pertains to Western Railway. Accordingly, the matter has been referred to WesternRailway for their comments. Reply is still awaited from Western Railway. Federation statedthat it has cited the examples of NF Railway also.

20(i)/2014: Four increments as incentives for counting for retirement purposes not beinggranted


27/2014: Promotion of serving Diploma Holders as JE/Elect. against DR quota MetroRailway, Kolkata –reg

Federation expressed their anguish over the failure of Metro Railway to regularly conduct LDCEwhich has resulted in serious resentment amongst Diploma Holder employees as they havebecame ineligible due to their age having crossed 45/47 years. As such, the Federation stronglyurged for age relaxation as a one-time dispensation for diverting Direct Recruitment quotavacancies to be filled through LDCE.

It was decided to call for details from Metro Railway as to whether all Direct Recruitment quotavacancies have been filled up.

6/2015: Percentage distribution of non-gazetted posts in various modes of recruitmentafter merger of grades consequent to the implementation of the recommendations of 6thCPC.

The matter is under examination. Federation requested to expedite.

23/2015: Recruitment policy for induction in Group ‘C’ (erstwhile Group ‘D’) posts in GP1800+PB-1 through RRCs-review urged.

Official Side advised that the meeting of the Committee to examine various issues pertaining tofemale Track Maintainers would be convened shortly.

30/2015: Grant of compassionate appointment to the widows/wards of deceased IRCAstaff- reg

Discussed and Closed. Federation however wanted to be on record that it would be unfair todeny compassionate appointment when the IRCA staff are granted all benefits and privileges atpar with Indian Railways’ employees.

(Closed)

38/2015: Granting promotion opportunity as JE against 25% Intermediate Apprenticequota to those Technicians initially appointed as Technician-III on compassionate ground.

A joint meeting of both the Federations(AIRF & NFIR) with ED(T&MPP) would be held.

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49/2015: Irregularities in implementation of cadre restructuring – JEs/SSEs (P.Way) –East Central Railway.

The Federation was apprised that East Central Railway has informed that the seniority list ofJE(P.Way) of Danapur Division has been re-checked and no anomaly has been found. Secondly,seniority of all staff who came on own request transfer from other Railway/Division is assignedas per extant rule admissible for own request transfer. No violation of rules has been done. TheFederation was given a copy of ECR’s letter No. ECR/HRD/Union/283/Engg. dated 16.09.2015.

(Closed)

51/2015: Absorption of Quasi Administrative staff in erstwhile Group ‘D’ (PB-I GP 1800/-)– case of West Central Railway-reg

The Federation was apprised that decision on the proposal of West Central Railway has beentaken and the same has been communicated to the Railway on 08.12.2015. The Federationinsisted for waiver/deletion of the boyhood service of one of the staff whose case could not beconsidered by Ministry of Railways earlier, under the powers of the General Manager. This willbe examined further.

53/2015: Incorrect formation of panel of Shunting Master in PB-1 + GP 2400/- on SolapurDivision of Central Railway – reg.

Matter is under examination.

4/2016: Protection of promotion and seniority of the erstwhile Head Clerks (Rs. 5000-8000)promoted to the post of OS-II (5500-9000) through 20% LDCE Quota during theyear 2008- SEC Railway-reg.

It was advised to the Federation that the matter is sub-judice. However, on the insistence of theFederation, it was agreed to re-examine the facts of the case.

5/2016: Grant of upper age limit relaxation in the case of Ex-Servicemen joinedRailways to enable them to appear in the LDCE/Intermediate ApprenticeQuota/GDCE.

Federation stated that they have sent reply to Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2011/PM1/11 dated31.10.2011 and requested for connecting the same. The matter would be examined further.

7/2016: Inordinate delay in conducting LDCE and Intermediate Apprentice quotaselections resulting deprival of opportunities to staff-reg.

It was decided to reiterate the existing instructions to the Zonal Railways for conducting LDCEexaminations on time and close the item thereafter.

14/2016: Exemption from passing the Typewriting Test – DoP&T’s instructions notimplemented in Railways-reg.

After discussion, it was agreed to examine DoP&T’s instructions and put up to Board(MS) fordecision. Federation requested to expedite as the staff are denied promotions.

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18/2016: Transfer policy causing difficulties to Group ‘C’ staff – Review – urged.

Federation requested for a separate meeting with Board(MS).

19/2016: Injustice done to RE Project Staff, Southern region consequent upon failure toimplement scheme of creation and operation of Construction Reserve posts-remedialmeasures requested.

Federation was apprised that comments have been called for from RE/Allahabad. Federationrequested to make available the reply when the same is received from RE/ALD.

23/2016: Non-regularisation of B.G. Construction staff working as Chasers, Tracers, Workmistries in Group ‘C’ on North Eastern Railway-reg.

Official Side stated that comments have been called for from NE Railway which are stillawaited.

29/2016: Cadre restructuring in Group ‘C’ Cadres – Cashiers (Supervisory)-reg.

Federation stated that SC Railway has since implemented the orders regarding CadreRestructuring.

Official Side stated that so far as Western Railway is concerned, the matter has been taken upwith WR. Reply is still awaited.

30/2016: Incorrect assignment of seniority to staff in violation of rules at the cost of thosewho had passed training in 1st attempt – Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala – reg.

Matter is under examination in consultation with RCF/Kapurthala.****

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Annexure-A

No. PC-III/2014/FE-II/3

Revised Record Note of Discussions held by EDPC-II on 14.01.2016 withFederation(NFIR) on PNM/NFIR Item No. 3/2014: Counting upgraded Group ‘D’ postsin scale Rs.3050-4590/- GP Rs.1900(PB-1) in Diesel/Electric Loco/EMU Sheds for cadrerestructuring- reg.

The following officers and representatives of Federation (NFIR) attended the meeting:-

Official Side NFIR1. Smt. Neera Khuntia, EDPC-II2. Shri Vikram Gulati, DPC-II3. Shri Debashis Mallik, DE(IR)

1. Shri M Raghaviah, General Secretary

Federation pointed out that consequent to implementation of 6th CPC pay structure (Grade Pay& Pay Band) w.e.f. 01.01.2006 the minimum educational qualification for entry into GPRs.1800/- has been revised as matriculation or above. Whereas in the year 1998, the entryqualification in Diesel/Elec.Loco, EMU Sheds was reduced to 8th standard for Group ‘D’ whileplacing 50% posts in pay scale Rs.3050-4590 to be filed by those staff who possessedMatric/Act Apprenticeship/ITI. They further stated that having allowed cadre restructuringfrom 01.11.2003 duly taking upgraded Helper Posts into consideration and having grantedbenefit of restructuring/promotion with effect from November, 2003, it would be improper toquote Board’s letter dated 28.09.1998 for denying the benefit.

Official Side stated that while upgrading 50% posts of Group ‘D’ Khalasi in Diesel/ElectricLoco/ EMU Sheds to scale Rs.3050-4590 vide Board’s letter No. PC-V/97/I/11/7 dated28.09.1998, it was specifically mentioned that there will be no consequent increase in thenumber of posts in the grades higher than Rs.3050-4590. The exercise of cadre restructuring ofGroup ‘C’ employees is based on functional & administrative justification and cadrerestructuring orders of 2003 did not alter this condition circulated vide Board’s letter dated28.09.1998. Furthermore, this issue was litigated and the stand of the Board was upheld by theHon’ble courts.

After detailed discussions on the issue, it was viewed to look for a solution in the matter infuture. Federation also mentioned that in the cadre restructuring orders issued by Railway Boardin October 2003 and 2013, it was not stipulated that the upgraded posts in Rs.3050-4590/GP1900 are not to be taken into account for granting upgradation and therefore a way should befound for mitigating hardship.

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SECTION- C: Summary

Total Items Items discussed Items could not bediscussed for want of

time

Items finalized

137 121 16 17

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