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Implementation of 2nd & 3rd upgradation under MACP Scheme in Railways – AIRF

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Implementation of 2nd & 3rd upgradation under MACP Scheme in Railways – AIRF

AIRF urged to Railway Board to stop recoveries from the employees, due to messy implementation of 2nd & 3rd upgradation under MACP Scheme…

AIRF writes to Railway Board regarding to deny to eligible employees granting of 2nd & 3rd upgradation under MACP Scheme in Railways with appropriate orders and illustrations.

He said in the letter, “The Board are therefore, requested to further look into the matter in totality, as this would undo the provision already made vide Railway Board’s letter dated 10/6/2009 & 29/12/2011, resulting in a lot of recoveries from the staff in case of whom the MACPS has been implemented in terms of Railway Board’s letter under reference at S.No-1.

This issue may be discussed with AIRF threadbare, so that there is no contradiction creating confusion in implementation of MACPS prevailed over Indian Railways and recoveries, if any being initiated on this account in any Zonal Railway, may be stopped till finalization of this issue.

Source : AIRF LETTER

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Grant of financial upgradation under MACP scheme-wrongful clarification issued by Railway Board – NFIR Letter

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Grant of financial upgradation under MACP scheme-wrongful clarification issued by Railway Board – NFIR Letter

NFIR

National Federation of Indian Railwaymen

3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI -110 055

No.IV/MACPS/09/Pt.7

Dated: 03/01/2014

The Member Staff,

Railway Board,

New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Grant of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme – wrongful clarification issued by Railway Board – reg.

Ref: (i) Railway Board’s letter No.PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 13/12/2012.

(ii) NFIR’s letter No.IV/MACPS/09/Pt.6 dated 20/01/2013.

(iii) Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2011/M/4/NFIR dated 05/03/2013.

(iv) Railway Board’s letter No.PC-V/2009/ACP/7/SCR dated 05/03/2013.

NFIR vide its letter dated 30/01/2013 had invited attention of the Railway Board (MS) to clarification issued by the Railway Board vide letter dated 13/12/2012 and illogically upheld further vide letter dated 05/03/2013. In its letter dated 30/01/2013, while explaining rule position in detail, Federation had demanded meeting at the level of Railway Board (MS) considering its wider implications and the inappropriate stand taken by the Railway Board, besides keeping in abeyance the implementation of instructions dated 13/12/2012.

Unfortunately, Railway Board did not take any action despite Railway Board (MS) verbal assurance. The wrong stand taken by the Railway Board on the issue has resulted into affecting undue recoveries from the salaries of staff on some Zonal Railways creating deep sense of resentment among them who are now feeling aggrieved and agitated.

2. In this connection, NFIR wishes to invite once again the kind attention of the Railway Board (MS) that the clarification dated 13/12/2012 allows financial upgradation under MACPS under promotional /cadre hierarchy whereas the MACP Scheme permits granting financial upgradation in Grade Pay hierarchy and is admissible upto GP Rs. 12000/- in PB-4.

This proves the contention of the Federation that the said clarification is grossly erroneous as the same is against the policy guidelines on MACPS and may not withstand judicial scrutiny.

3. Apart from above. NFIR wishes to bring to the notice of Railway Board (MS) following additional facts for kind information and necessary action:-

That the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi vide O.M. No.Z2901171/2012-N dated 11th April 2013, which is the nodal ministry in sofar as para-medical stall are concerned has permifted financial upgradation in PB-3 with GP Rs.6600/- to the nursing staff pursuant to the judicial scrutiny of the issue at the level of Supreme Court.

That the Federation is shocked to know from many Zonal Railways that based on Railway Board’s clarification issued on 13/12/2012 recoveries from all similarly placed stall, including para-medical stall has since begun and the staff are being put to totally disadvantageous position.

4. Federation further wishes to clarify that the O.M. dated 11th April 2013, should be implemented mutatis-mutandis in favour of railway employees who are similarly situated as any action contrary to the said O.M. will be contempt the orders of Apex Court.

NFIR. therefore, requests the Railway Board (MS) to immediately withdraw the clarification issued under letter dated 13/12/2012, as requested earlier and issue suitable instructions to all General Managers etc.. not to affect recoveries. Federation is, however, ready to discuss the issue at the level of Railway Board (MS). Federation may be kept advised of the action taken.

Yours faithfully,

sd/-

(M.Raghavaiah)

General Secretary

Source: NFIR

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AIRF publishes outcome of meeting held with the Chairman, Railway Board

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AIRF publishes outcome of meeting held with the Chairman, Railway Board

AIRF publishes outcome of meeting held with the Chairman, Railway Board on 23.08.2013 to discuss the grievances of the railwaymen…

All India Railwaymen’s Federation

No.AIRF/24(C)

Dated: August 23, 2013

The General Secretaries,
All Affiliated Unions,
Dear Coms.,

Sub: Feedback on the meeting held with the Chairman, Railway Board on 23.08.2013 to discuss the grievances of the railwaymen

On being called by the Chairman, Railway Board, today, i.e. 23.08.2013, to discuss the grievances of the Railwaymen, Com. Umraomal Purohit, President AIRF, Com. Rakhal Das Gupta, Working President AIRF and myself, met the Chairman Railway Board, wherein Member Staff, Financial Commissioner, Adviser (Finance), ED(IR) and Director, Estt.(LR), Railway Board, were present. In the meeting, the following decisions were arrived :-

S.No.	Demand of AIRF	Decision Arrived in the Meeting
1.	Benefit of Pay Fixation in case of status promotion	Ministry of Finance has already cleared the file.
2.	LARSGESS Regularization of railway accommodation in favour of wards of railway employees employed under LARSGESS. Dispensation of PET and Written Test for the purpose of recruitment under LARSGESS. Implementation of LARSGESS in case of staff working in Electrical(Power), Bridge, TMC and TRD Departments. The issues related to 2010 optees and those who have failed earlier in the PET/Written Test. Implementation of LARSGESS in case of staff working in GP Rs.1900. 2nd chance for passing Psycho Test in case of ALP	Agreed to. Orders have already been issued by the Railway Board. Under process. The matter is under examination and the same will be expedited. The condition of Qualifying Service etc. shall be at par with those in GP Rs.1800, i.e. 20 years’ Qualifying Service and age between 55-57 years. Recruitment will be held at the Divisional level, except Loco Pilots. In case of recruitment of Asstt. Loco Pilot under LARSGESS, 2nd chance for passing Psycho Test will also be given.
3.	Implementation of recommendations of the Cade Restructuring Committee	The matter will be sorted out shortly.
4.	Implementation of unanimous recommendations of the Joint Committee constituted to study the Career Progression and Package for Trackmen.	The matter will be discussed separately.
5.	Upgradation of 15% apex level Group `C’ posts to Group `B’.	The matter is under process.
6.	Grievances of the Running Staff One increment on status promotion. Other issues related to Running Staff, such as granting of Running Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2006 duly improving ALK, reduction in Duty Hours, Provision of Additional Allowance to Running Staff working in Goods Trains and also to Traffic Running Staff working as Goods Guards and Passenger Guards. Improvement in the condition of Running Rooms etc.	Ministry of Finance has cleared the proposal of the Ministry of Railways for granting one increment on promotion. The matter was discussed at length, and the Board had agreed for having serious discussion on the subject separately. There will be a committee at the apex level also.
7.	Merger of Technician Gr. II(GP Rs.2400) into Technician Gr. I (GP Rs.2800).	Letter shall be sent from the MR to the concerned ministry and the MS will personally pursue the matter.
8.	Absorption of quasi-administrative offices staff in the Railways.	It was agreed that some solution will be found out.

It was also agreed that various other issues will be discussed after taking the views of the AIRF.

Comradely yours;
sd/-
(Shiv Gopal Mishra)

Source: AIRF

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Granting of Financial Upgradation under MACP Scheme – Clarification reg.

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Granting of Financial Upgradation under MACP Scheme – Clarification reg.

Southern Railway issued a clarification order on MACP Scheme regarding the terms used “In same Grade Pay” and “Normal Promotion”.

SOUTHERN RAILWAY

No.P(R)535/P/MACPS/Vol.III

Headquarters Office
Personnel Branch
Chennai – 600003
Dated: 20-05-2013
PBC No: 54/2013

All PHODs / DRMs / CWMs / CEWE / CAO / CPM / Dy.CPOs / Sr.DPOs / DPOs / SPOs / WPOs / APOs if HQ / Dvisions / Workshops / other Units, etc., (As per mailing list – ‘A’)

Sub: Granting of Financial Upgradation under MACP Scheme — Clarification reg.

Ref : Railway Board’s letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 13-12-2012 (RBE No. 142 / 2012, PBC No. 189 / 2012).

Consequent to issue of Railway Board’s letter dated 13-12-2012 (RBE No. 142 / 2012), many doubts have been raised from various quarters as to how the the clarification given is to be followed.

In terms of the above cited letter, an employee holding feeder post in a cadre where promotional post is in the same Grade Pay, financial upgradation under ACP / MACP scheme cannot be to a higher Grade Pay than what can be allowed to an employee on his normal promotion and would be granted the same Grade Pay. The doubts were with regard to the terms used i.e., “In same Grade Pay” and “Normal Promotion”.

As clarified by Board, the following clarifications are given citing certain examples :

(a)A Sr. Clerk on direct recruitment with GP Rs. 2800/- having earned two promotions to GP Rs. 4200/- and Rs.4600/- is entitled to be considered for 3rd Financial Upgradation to GP Rs. 4800/- under MACP Scheme subject to fulfilling other terms and conditions relating to the scheme.

(b)A Technical supervisor on direct recruitment with GP Rs. 4200/- having earned one promotion to GP Rs. 4600/- is entitled to be considered for grant of 2nd and 3rd Financial Upgradation to GP Rs. 4800/- and GP Rs. 5400/- of PB 2 respectively under MACP Scheme subject to fulfilment of terms and conditions relating to the scheme.

(c)A Sr.Section Engineer on direct recruitment with GP Rs. 4600/- is entitled to be considered for grant of 1st, 2nd & 3rd Financial Upgradation to GP Rs. 4800/- in PB 2, GP Rs. 5400/- in PB-2, and GP Rs. 5400/- in PB-3 respectively under MACP Scheme subject to fulfilment of terms and conditions relating to the scheme.

(d) A Chief Matron with GP Rs. 5400/- in PB-2 is entitled to be considered for Financial Upgradation under MACPS to the same GP Rs. 5400/- in PB-3, as per terms contained in Para 8.1 of Annexure to Board’s letter dt. 10-06-2009 (RBE No. 101 /2009, PBC No. 112/2009)

(e) A Staff Nurse directly recruited with GP Rs. 4600/- is entitled to be considered for 3rd Financial Upgradation under MACP scheme to GP of Rs. 5400/- in PB-3 after earning two Promotion / Financial Upgradation to GP Rs. 4800/- and Rs. 5400/- in PB-2, subject to fulfilment of terms and conditions relating to the scheme.

It has been further clarified that 3 % increment as Pay Fixation in respect of employees who are granted Financial Upgradation to the same Grade Pay is to be allowed or not, (since as per RS(PR) Rules 2008 it is still not allowed) is under consideration in consultation with Ministry of Finance. Hence, for example a Sr. Technician on promotion / Financial Upgradation granted same Grade Pay, or when Goods Driver promoted / granted Financial Upgradation under MACP to the same Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/-, the pay fixation is under consideration and yet to be clarified.

The cases decided otherwise than as clarified above may be reviewed and action taken accordingly.

This is issued with the approval of CPO/MAS.

sd/-
(M.SRINIVASALU)
Asst. Personnel Officer / Rules
for Chief Personnel Officer

Source: www.irtsa.net
[http://www.irtsa.net/pdfdocs/Clarification_from_CPO_SR_Reg_MACP_to_JE_and_SSE.pdf]

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Railway Board – Recommendations of Sixth CPC – MACP Scheme regarding

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Railway Board – Recommendations of Sixth CPC – MACP Scheme regarding

Railway Board has given as reply to NFIR regarding that the clarification on promotion under MACP to Draftsman in Railways. The letter is reproduced and given below for your ready reference…

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.PC-V/2011/M/4/NFIR

New Dlehi, dated 10.06.2013

The General Secretary
NFIR
3, Chelmsford Road,
New Delhi – 110055

Sub:-Recommendations of 6th CPC-MACP Scheme regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to NFIR’s letter No. IV/MACPS/09/Pt-6, dated 23/05/2013 and to state that the matter has been examined in consultation with DoP&T, the nodal Department of Government on MACP Scheme has been clarified that the incumbents of the lower post CANNOT be treated as initially appointed in the upgraded post just because the two lower rungs of the promotional hierarchy have been abolished under two consecutive cadre restructuring. In fact, it is the post which are upgraded. The incumbent’s appointment to the upgraded post is by way of promotion only.

Accordingly, the employees who had joined the post of Tracers on direct recruitment basis with matric as recruitment qualification for the post, have already earned two promotions by reaching Sr. Draftsman post (re-designated as JE-II), first promotion as Assistant Draftsman and 2nd promotion as Senior Draftsman / JE-II, either in normal course or as a result of Board’s instructions dated 25-06-1985 and 28.09.1998 respectively. Thus such employees are entitled for 3rd financial upgradation only subject to fulfilment of other terms and conditions as related therewith, provided that they have not earned any further promotions.

Yours faithfully,
sd/-
for Secretary/ Railway Board

Source : NFIR

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Railway Board Orders on MACP – Granting 3rd financial upgradation under MACP Scheme – Clarification regarding

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Baord)

No.PC-V/2009/ACP/20/CLW

New Delhi, dated 05.03.2013

The General Manager (P)
Chittranjan Locomotive Works
CHITTARANJAN

Sub:- Granting 3rd financial upgradation under MACP Scheme – Clarification regarding.

Ref:- CLW’s letter No.CMA/Ruling/453, dated 19-02-2013.

With reference to CLW’s above cited letter, it is stated that Board’s letter dt. 13-12-2012 has been issued as a sequel to the instructions contained in para-8 of Annexure to Board’s policy instruction on MACPS dt 10-06-09 (RBE No.101/2009) and therefore has to be viewed in context thereof only. Further, while implementing MACP Scheme these instructions i.e. para-8 of Annexure to Board’s instruction dt. 10-06-09 and Board’s letter dt. 13-12-2012 has to be seen in light of the cadre structure/hierarchy of progression that has emerged as a result of implementation of 6th pay structure.

As regards example No.I (a), it is stated that a Technical Supervisor, who has joined in GP-4200 on direct recruitment basis and have earned promotion to next post in Grade Pay of Rs.4600 is entitled to be considered for grant of 2 and 3rd financial upgradations to GP Rs.4800 and GP-5400 of PB-2 respectively under MACPS subject to fulfilment of terms & conditions relating to the Scheme.

As regards example No.I (b), it is stated that a directly recruited SSE in GP of Rs.4600 is entitled to be considered for grant of 1st, 2nd and 3rd financial upgradations to the GP-4800 / PB-2, GP-5400 / PB-2 and GP-5400 / PB-3 respectively under MACPS subject to fulfilment of terms & conditions relating to the Scheme.

As regards example No.I (c), the point on which clarification has been sought is not clear.

As regards example No.II (a), it is stated that the next promotional post for chief Matron’s post is Assistant Nursing Officer (ANO) in same Grade Pay of Rs.5400/PB-3, therefore, (Chief Matron entitled to be considered for 3rd financial upgradation to the same Grade Pay of Rs.5400 in PB-3 in terms of Board’s letter dated 13-12-2012 (RBE No.142/20I2).

As regards example No.II (b), a Staff Nurse directly recruited in GP-4600 is entitled to be considered for 3rd financial upgradation under MACPS to the Grade Pay of Rs.5400 in PB-3 in terms of the provisions contained in para-8.1 of Annexure to Board’s letter dt.10-06-09 (RBE No.101/2009).

sd/-
(N.P.Síngh)
Dy.Director, Pay Commission – V
Railway Board

Source: AIRF

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