Sunday 27 August 2023

Circle Working Commiittee Meeting of NFPE (P-IV) concluded successfully on 27.08.2023 in PRC, Cuttack GPO with grand felicitation to Com. Debabrata Mohanty, Ex-General Secretary, NFPE, P-IV, CHQ

The Circle Working Committe meeting of All India Postal Employees Union, Postmen & MTS, Odisha Circle branch was commenced on 26.08.2023 in PRC, Cuttack GPO. The CWC was inaugurated by Com. R N Dhal, President, CCGEW and NJCA, Odisha and General Secretary, AIPRPA, Odisha Circle.

Soon after inauguration, the forenoon session began with silent prayer to the departed souls during the period of review followed by placing of CWC Report by Com. MCS Rao, Circle Secretary, NFPE, P-IV, Odisha Circle branch. Then the participating Divisional Secretaries and Circle Union office bearers discussed on several sectional issues with adoption of resolutions to be taken up subsequently at appropriate level.

The afternoon session began with a Trade Union class. While Com. Bruhaspati Samal, General Secretary, Confederation of Central Govt. Employees and Workers, Odisha State Coordination Committee took a class on "Role of Confederation in Central Govt. Employees' Movement", Com. Rabi Narayan Mallick, Ex-Joint Convenor, OSKEM took the class on "Present Political Situation and role Unions / Associations" followed by a question-answer session.

On 27.08.2023, after deliberation of the remaining Dicisional Secretaries and Circle Union office bearers, some resolutions were adopted. A serious discussion was held to meet the challenge of 3rd November, 2023 Parliament March called by NJCA / JFROP. On behalf of Confederation Odisha State CoC, Com. B Samal made a sincere appeal to strengthen NFPE Odisha and to extend all kinds of support of the CoC. NFPE unions in Odisha may accelerate their activities to mobilize their members for a massive participation in the above Parliament March. All NFPE Circle Secretaries should be active forgetting the issue of derecognition.

Finally, a grand felicitation programme was conducted as a token of love, regards and affection towards the beloved Comrade Debabrata Mohanty, Ex-General Secretary, NFPE, P-IV, CHQ and Ex-Dy. Secretary General, NFPE, CHQ, New Delhi. The Comrades of Cuttack City Division joined in the felicitation programme. The Circle Secretary, NFPE, P-IV, West Bengal Circle and the Ex-Financial Secretary, NFPE P-IV CHQ,New Delhi also attended the programme including Shri Sarbeswar Mishra, SSPOs, Cuttack City Division. Many retired Comrades from several cadres had also attended the programme.

Along with the grand felicitation, the house requested Com. Mohanty to exploit his vast knowledge and experience for the benefit of the working class and remain with the employees and workers as before which was gladly accepted by him.

The programme was successfully managed by the Comrades of Cuttack City Division leaded by Com. Bimal Prasanna Das, Divisional Secretary, P-III, Com. Rashmi Ranjan Das, Ex-Divisional President, P-III and Com. Bishnu Prasad Das, Ex-Financial Secretary, P-III, Odisha Circle.

Thanks to Com. M C S Rao, Circle Secretary and his team for conduting such a nice programme during a crucial period when NFPE is functioning without recognition.

Friday 11 August 2023

Joint Memorandum submitted on 10th August, 2023 to the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India by JFROPS (NJCA) demanding restoration of OPS

JFROPS (NJCA) declares to go for Indefinite Strike in the massive Pension Adhikar Rally held in Ramleela Maidan, New Delhi on 10.08.2023 for restoration of OPS

Post Office Bill 2023 introduced in the Rajya Sabha on 10.08.2023

Thursday 10 August 2023

Mega Railly at Ram Leela Ground Delhi on dated 10th August 2023 to restore OPS

Saturday 5 August 2023

Minimum Pension - Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2200 answered on 02.08.2023

Thursday 3 August 2023

What will happen when DA reaches 50 percent in 7th CPC for Central Government Employee?

What are the benefits available to Central Government Employees when DA reaches 50%?. let us see the benefits as mentioned below:

D.A. from 01 Jan. 2023 42%

D.A. from 01 Jul. 2023 46%

D.A. from 01 Jan. 2024 > 50%

H.R.A.- House Rent Allowance:

Type of City	HRA When 7th Pay Commission implemented	HRA when DA will reaches 25% (Present HRA)	HRA when DA will reach 50%
X	24%	27%	30%
Y	16%	18%	20%
Z	8%	9%	10%

Note :- The rates of HRA will not be less than Rs. 5400/-, 3600/- & 1800/- at X,Y & Z class cities respectively.

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Retirement Gratuity:

Retirement gratuity is admissible to all employees who retire after completion of 5 years of qualifying service at the rate of one-fourth of emoluments for each completed six-monthly period of qualifying service subject to maximum of 16 1/2 times the emoluments or Rs 20 lakhs from 01/01/2016.

The ceiling on gratuity may increased by 25% whenever DA rise by 50%.

Maximum ceiling at Present	Maximum ceiling when DA will reach 50%
Rs 20 Lakhs	Rs 25 Lakhs

Composite Transfer grant:

A Composite Transfer Grant equal to 80% of last month’s Basic Pay. No other add-ons should be allowed in Basic Pay while calculation CTG.

For Transfer to and from the island territories of Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep, CTG may continue to be paid at 100%.

Composite Transfer Grant .

Present Rate

When DA will reach 50%

At Normal Place

80% of Basic

100% of Basic

Transfer to and from the island territories of A.N. & Lakshadweep

100% of Basic

125% of Basic

The rates for personal effects will further increase by 25% each time DA rises by 50%.

Special Allowance for Child Care:

i. Women with disabilities shall be paid Special allowance for Child Care from the time of the child's birth till the child is two years old.

ii. It shall be payable for a maximum of two eldest surviving children.

iii. Disability means a person having a minimum Disability of 40% as elaborated in Ministry of Welfare's Notification No. 16-18/97-NLI dated 1.6.2001 and amended from time to time

Present Rate	When DA will reach 50%
Rs 3,000/- per month	Rs 3,750/- per month

C.E.A. — Children Education Allowance:

H.S. — Hostel Subsidy:

Rate of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy

Component	Present Rate	When DA will reach 50%
Children Education Allowance	Rs 2,250 /- per month	Rs 2812.5/- per month
Hostel Subsidy	Rs 6,750 /- per month	Rs 8437.5/- per month

The rates are raised by 25% every time the DA reaches 50%

* Both hostel subsidy and Children Education Allowance can be availed concurrently.

Dress Allowance:

i. The Uniform Allowance / Washing Allowance/ Stitching Charges/ Shoe Allowance, etc. have been subsumed in Dress Allowance

ii. The amount of Dress Allowance shall be credited to the salary of employees directly once a year in the month of July.

Present Rate	When DA will reach 50%
Rs 5,000/- per year	Rs 6,250/- per month

Cash Handling Allowance to Cashiers:

The rates of Cash Handling Allowance :-

Amount of average monthly cash disbursed	Present Rate	When DA will reach 50%
<= 5,00,000	Rs 700 /- per month	Rs 875/- per month
>5,00,000	Rs 1,000 /- per month	Rs 1250/- per