Cadre Restructuring of Group-C Employees in Department of Posts - Odisha Circle

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PERMISSION TO OPT FOR PAY FIXATION ON A DATE AFTER THE DATE OF ISSUE OF CCS (RP) RULES 2016 NOTIFICATION 25-07-2016 IN CASE PROMOTION BECOMES DUE AFTER 25-07-2016 - CONFEDERATION WRITES TO FINANCE MINISTRY FOR CLARIFICATORY ORDERS

No.Confdn/7th CPC/Option/2016-17                                                   10-10-2016

To             Shri.R.K.Chathurvedi,

                 Joint Secretary to Govt. of India,

                 Ministry of Finance,

                 Department of Expenditure

                 (Implementation Cell),

                 Room No.124, The Ashok, North Block,

                 New Delhi - 110 001.

Sir,

  Sub:   Exercising option for pay fixation in the revised 7th CPC Pay Structure, from the date of promotion or from the date of next increment from
01-01-2017 - C/o. Officials who are due for promotion/upgradation from Grade Pay 2800 to 4200 during the period from 01-01-2016 to
01-07-2017 - Request clarification and permission to exercise revised option as a one-time measure.

1.      As per Rule 5 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016 the following provisions are notified by Government on 25-07-2016:

 Rule 5 - Government servant may elect to continue to draw pay in the existing pay structure untill the date on which he earns his next increment or any subsequent increment in the existing pay structure or until he vacates his post or ceases to draw pay in the existing pay structure.

 Provided further that in cases where a Government servant has been placed in a higher grade pay or scale between 1st day of January 2016 and the date of notification of these rules (ie. 25-07-2016) on account of promotion or upgradation, the Government servant may elect to switch over to the revised pay structure from the date of such promotion or upgradation as the case may be.

2.      As per the above two provisions, a Government servant may elect to continue to draw pay in the existing pay structure until he earns his next or any subsequent increment in the existing (pre-revised) pay structure which implies that in cases where there is no promotion/upgradation between 01-01-2016 to 30-06-2016 (or between 01-01-2016 to 30-06-2017 in the case of subsequent increment on  01-07-2017) option to opt from the date of next increment (01-07-2016) or subsequent increment (01-07-2017) is available, thereby forgoing the arrears from 01-01-2016 to 30-06-2016 (next increment) or upto the date of subsequent increment say, 01-07-2017.

3.      Thus, in the case of promotion/upgradation of a Government Servant becoming due before the date of notification ie, 25-07-2016, he should elect to switch over to the revised pay structure from the date of such promotion/upgradation.  He has no option to opt for the next increment (becoming due after the date of promotion/upgradation) for fixation of pay in the revised pay structure. 

4.      Subsequently a clarificatory order is issued by Department of Expenditure (Implementation Cell) on 29th September 2016, which clarified the position further.  As per this clarification, in case an employee is promoted or upgraded to the higher pay structure (in the pre-revised pay structure) he may be permitted to exercise revised option to have his pay fixed under the Revised Pay Rules 2016 from the date of such promotion/upgradation or from the date of next increment as per FR-22(i)(a)(i).

5.      Thus an official who got promotion/upgradation on 15-07-2016 (in the month of July 2016), can exercise option to fix his pay under Revised Pay Rules, 2016, either from the date of promotion or from the date of next increment ie; on 01-07-2017.

6.      Even after issuing the above clarificatory orders, dated 29-09-2016, it is not clear, whether an employee who becomes eligible for promotion/financial upgradation on a date after the date of issue of notification, ie, 25-07-2016, but before the date of next increment ie. 01-07-2017, can exercise option now, for fixation of his Revised Pay as per CCS (RP) Rules, 2016, from the date of promotion or from the date of next increment, ie; 01-07-2017, by forgoing the arrears from 01-01-2016 to date of promotion or 30-06-2017, thus allowing him to draw his pay in the pre-revised pay structure of 6th CPC till the date of promotion or till the date of next increment on 01-07-2017.  As per the existing orders, all those employees whose date of promotion/upgradation becomes due after 25-07-2016 should compulsorily opt for pay fixation from 01-01-2016 or 01-07-2016, whereas an employee whose promotion is due in July 2016 ie; before the date of notification (25-07-2016) can opt for next increment date on 01-07-2017 for fixation in the Revised Pay structure under FR-22(i)(a)(i).    Since the benefit is extended to a section of employees who were promoted between 01-01-2016 and 25-07-2016 and the same benefeit is denied to the rest of the employee who are promoted after 25-07-2016, this is a clear case of discrimination and denial of natural and equitable justice.

7.      If the option as above is not allowed, thousands of employees who are due for promotion/financial  upgradation from 2800 Grade Pay to 4200 Grade Pay (in the pre-revised pay structure) from a dateafter the date of notification ie. 25-07-2016, will suffer a recurring loss of Rs.2800 to 3000 per month, throughout their service.

   The following illustrations will explain the above facts:

1st OPTION - 7th CPC - OPTION FROM 01-01-2016

                                                 6th CPC                                   7th CPC

 Basic as on 01-01-2016                16490                       16490x2.57 = 42379. 

 Next stage in the pay matrix level - 5 = 42800

Increment on 01-07-2016                                         42800x3%=1284, 42800+1284=44084. 

Next stage in the Pay matrix = 44100.

MACP-II promotion from                                          44100x3%=1323, 44100+1323=45423.

2800 GP to 4200 GP on 05-12-2016                       Next stage in the pay matrix level-6 

(one increment fixation)                                          = 46200.

2ND OPTION (IF ALLOWED) - OPTION FROM DATE OF SUBSEQUENT INCREMENT ie; 01-07-2017.

                                                    6th CPC                          7th CPC fixation if option allowed

                                                                                            from date of promotion

                                                                                            or date of next increment on

                                                                                            01-07-2017

Basic as on 01-01-2016              16490                             

Increment on 01-07-2016         16990                                 

MACP-II promotion from 2800   16990x3% notional         18900x2.57-48573.  Next stage

GP to 4200 GP on 05-12-2016   increment - 510.               in the pay matrix in level 6 =

(One increment fixation +           Grade pay difference=   49000.

Grade Pay difference)               4200-2800 = 1400.          (If option allowed from date of

                                                    Total Basic = 16990+        promotion).

                                                    510+1400=18900.

Increment on 01-07-2017         18900x3% = 567            19470x2.57 = 50038

                                                    = 18900+567 = 19467     Next stage in the pay matrix level

                                                    = 19470                           6 = 50500.  (If option allowed from

                                                                                            date of next increment).

                 Thus if no option is permissible after 25-07-2016 to fix the pay in the revised scale on the date of promotion ie. 5-12-2016, then by compulsory option from 01-01-2016, the pay will be fixed at 46200 on promotion.  If option is permissible after the date of notification to fix the pay in the revised scale on the date of promotion, the pay will be fixed at 49000.  The difference is Rs.2,800/-.  If option for fixation on next increment on 01-07-2017 is granted, then the difference will increase further. 

                 In view of the above, it is requested that the case may be reviewed judiciously and clarificatory orders may be issued, permitting the employees whose promotion date become due after the date of notification (25-07-2016) also, to exercise option for fixation of their revised pay from the date of promotion/upgradation or from the date of next increment ie. 01-07-2017, as a one time measure, thereby forgoing the entire arrears from 01-01-2016 to date of promotion or date of next increment on 01-07-2017. In other words, they may be permitted to draw their pay in the pre-revised 6th CPC pay structure till the date of promotion or till the date of next increment on 01-07-2017.

                 Awaiting favourable orders,

                                                                                           Yours faithfully,

                                                                                              M.Krishnan,

                                                                                        Secretary General,

                                                                                                        &

                                                                              Standing Committee Member,

                                                                           JCM National Council (Staff side).

                                                                                       Mob: 09447068125.

                                                                          Email: mkrishnan6854@gmail.com

Copy to:

1)      The Secretary,

          Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure,

          North Block, New Delhi - 110 001 - for favourable action please.

Cadre Restructuring of Group-C Employees in Department of Posts - Odisha Circle

Department of Post, India

Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Odisha Circle

Bhubaneswar-751001

Memo No:- EST/1-2/Rlg/2016-Corr                 Dated at Bhubaneswar the 07.10.2016

Sub :- Cadre Restructuring of Group-C employees in Department of Posts.

In pursuance of Directorate memo No.25-04/2012-P.E.I dated 27.05.2016, the number of posts in  Postal Assistants (PA), Lower Selection Grade(LSG), Higher Selection Grade II (HSG-II), Higher Selection Grade I (HSG-I) and also a new HSG-I ( Non Functional Grade) in Odisha Circle are hereby created with abolition of required number of posts . The details of such posts abolished and created is enclosed as Annexure-I. The Divisional / Unit Heads will correct / revise their Establishment Register accordingly.

1.     Abolition of posts :-

i)           The post of SPM in all Single Handed Post Offices /Double Handed Post offices (except the offices shown in Annexure-II) are hereby abolished.

 

ii)         The post of SPM in all Triple Handed Post Offices and existing norm based LSG posts are hereby abolished.

iii)       All the existing HSG-II posts ((except the offices shown in Annexure-III) have been abolished.

2.     Creation of posts :-

i)           The posts of LSG shown in Annexure-LSG in respect to the Divisions are hereby created on abolition of posts at 1 (i ) above.

 

ii)         The posts of HSG-II shown in Annexure-HSG-II in respect to the Divisions are hereby created on abolition of posts at 1 (ii) above.

 

iii)       The posts of HSG-I including HSG(NFG) ( except existing HSG-I) shown in Annexure-HSG-I in respect to the Divisions are hereby created on abolition of posts at 1 (iii) above.

Encl:- as above

( A.K.Rath)
Asst Director (Estt/Plg)
O/o the Chief PMG, Odisha Circle

Bhubaneswar-751001

Copy for kind information and necessary action to :-

1.      The PMsG , Berhampur / Sambalpur Region.

2.      The Director of Accounts(P), Cuttack-4

3.      The Asst. Director (Staff), Circle Office, Bhubaneswar.

4.      All the Group Officers, Circle Office, Bhubaneswar.

5.      All the SSPOs/SPOs in Odisha Circle.

6.      Sr. Postmaster Bhubaneswar GPO/ Cuttack GPO.

7.      The Superintendent PSD, Bhubaneswar/ Sambalpur

8.      The Superintendent , CSD, Bhubaneswar.

9.      All the Postmasters, Head Post Offices in Odisha Circle.

10.  Office Copy.

(ए.के. रथ / A.K. Rath)

सहायक निदेशक (स्थापना/योजना)

Asst Director (Est/Plg)

क्रुते चीफ पीएमजी, ओडिशा सर्किल

for Chief PMG, Odisha Circle

ANNEXURE-I ABOLITION AND CREATION OF GROUP-C POSTS AFTER CADRE RESTRUCTURING
Name of the Division			Abolition of posts on Cadre Restructuring					Creation of posts on Cadre Restructuring
			PA	LSG	HSG-II		Total	LSG		HSG-II	HSG-I [ including HSG-I (NFG)]	Total
Aska			38	3	2		43	33		8	2	43
Balasore			57	4	1		62	53		8	1	62
Berhampur			71	8	3		82	67		12	3	82
Bhadrak			48	3	1		52	46		5	1	52
Bhubaneswar			56	10	3		69	52		14	3	69
Bolangir			48	3	2		53	44		7	2	53
Cuttack City			52	14	2		68	47		19	2	68
Cuttack North			65	6	1		72	64		7	1	72
Cuttack South			47	4	1		52	43		8	1	52
Dhenkanal			47	6	2		55	39		14	2	55
Kalahandi			34	3	1		38	30		7	1	38
Keonjhar			46	3	1		50	45		4	1	50
Koraput			77	5	3		85	69		13	3	85
Mayurbhanj			80	6	2		88	76		10	2	88
Phulbani			37	2	1		40	37		2	1	40
Puri			69	8	3		80	62		15	3	80
Sambalpur			71	9	4		84	64		16	4	84
Sundergarh			65	8	3		76	60		13	3	76
Total			1008	105	36		1149	931		182	36	1149
	Annexure-II NDSO TO BE RETAINED AS NDSO AFTER CADRE RESTRUCTURING OG GROUP-C EMPLOYEES
	Sl No	Division		No. of NDSO which to be retained as NDSO		Name of the Posts which is to be retained as NDSO			Name of the Post Office
	1	Aska		2		SPM			Bhanjanagar College NDT SO
	2					SPM			Taluka Office Road NDT SO
	3	Balasoe		3		SPM			Mobarakpur NDSO(C Class)
	4					SPM			Soro College NDSO(C Class)
	5					SPM			Nilgiri College NDSO(C Class)
	6	Berhampur		4		SPM			Braja Nagar
	7					SPM			Kanisi Hata
	8					SPM			Chatrapur Bazar
	9					SPM			Hospital Road (Parlakhemundi)
	10	Bhadrak		2		SPM			Chandbali Bazar SO
	11					SPM			Uttarbahini SO
	12	Bhubaneswar		4		SPM			Airport NDTSO
	13					SPM			Madhu Sudan Nagar NDTSO
	14					SPM			Kedargouri NDTSO
	15					SPM			Dolabedi Chhak NDTSO
	16	Bolangir		2		SPM			Titilagarh Hatpadapara NDT SO
	17					SPM			SO nepur Spinning Mill NDT SO
	18	Cuttack City		6		SPM			Banki College SO
	19					SPM			Darghabazar SO
	20					SPM			Gandhibhawan SO
	21					SPM			O.G.Press SO
	22					SPM			Odisha School of Engineering SO
	23					SPM			Pattapole SO
	24	Cuttack North		4		SPM			Dolipur NDSO
	25					SPM			Pattamundai College NDSO
	26					SPM			Kendrapara College Campus  NDSO
	27					SPM			Jajpur College NDSO
	28	Cuttack South		1		SPM			Athagarh College NDSO
	29	Kalahandi		2		SPM			Bhawanipatna Bahadurbagichapada NDTSO
	30					SPM			Kesinga Jagganath Mandir Pada NDTSO
	31	Keonjhar		2		SPM			Sundar Shiv Mandir ‘C’ Class SO
	32					SPM			Keonjhar Mining School C” Class SO
	33	Koraput		2		SPM			Rayagada Bazar S.O.
	34					SPM			Marathiguda S.O.
	35	Mayurbhanj		3		SPM			Belgadia NDTSO
	36					SPM			Mahuldiha NDTSO
	37					SPM			Udala College NDTSO
	38	Phulbani		2		SPM			Madikunda  NDTSO
	39					SPM			Nuasahi NDTSO
	40	Puri		4		SPM			Orissa Engineering College
	41					SPM			Retang Colony
	42					SPM			Sinduria
	43					SPM			Locosettlement
	44	Sambalpur		2		SPM			GoshalaChowk  SO
	45					SPM			SR Brajrajnagar SO
	46	Sundergarh		4		SPM			PIET Mandiakudar NDTSO
	47					SPM			Railway Colony NDSO
	48					SPM			LC Bondamunda NDSO
	49					SPM			BrahmaniTarang NDSO
						( A.K.Rath) Asst Director (Estt/Plg) O/o the Chief PMG, Odisha Circle, Bhubaneswar-751001

Annexure-III

HSG-II POSTS WHICH WILL REMAIN AS HSG-II STATUS

Sl No.	Name of the HSG-II posts which will remain as HSG-II
1	DPM, jaleswar HO
2	DPM, Athagarh HO
3	SPM, Marshaghai SO
4	DPM, Chhatrapur HO
5	SPM, Berhampur City
6	SPM, Kesinga SO
7	Postmaster, Barbil MDG
8	Dy. Manager, PSD, Bhubaneswar
9	Dy. Manager, PSD, Sambalpur

( A.K.Rath)

Asst Director (Estt/Plg)

O/o the Chief PMG, Odisha Circle

Bhubaneswar-751001