MINUTES OF THE 27TH ZONAL PNM MEETING HELD WITH SWRM UNION ON 27th & 28th MAY, 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT OFFICIAL SIDE (S/SHRI) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 K.Harikrishnan Sanjiv Roy P.Ganeswara Rao P.A. Lamghare B.Pandey M.Elavarasan S.S.Soin Dr.D.Jayakumar Vishal Agarwal Dr.S.C.Sahu (2nd day) M.K.Kaushik Dr. V. Chandrasekhar Rao Ghanshyam Verma C.K.Kutty CPO PCE COM CME FA&CAO CSTE CEE CMD CCM CSC CMM/M FA&CAO/G CPRO Dy.CPO/IR STAFF SIDE (S/SHRI) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 A. M. D’ Cruz Somsekhar S. A. Albert D’Cruz Arthur Fernandes D.Babu Smt.Jayalaxmi Rakop V.E. Charkhani I.Joseph R.R.Naik R. Kumarvelan K.V. Raghavendra A.S. Rajkumar P.Rajendra Prasad P.Shivaprakash S.N.Mohammed Sripathy Y.Chennaiah Anil Kumar T.D. Y.Jacob C.Murugan P. E. Patil Smt. Mary Jessina Smt. Shahin Adoni General Secretary Working President Assistant General Secretary Assistant General Secretary Assistant General Secretary Assistant General Secretary Zonal Treasurer Divisional Secretary/UBL Divisional President/UBL Asst. Divisional Secretary/UBL Divisional Secretary/SBC Asst. Divisional Secretary/SBC Asst. Divisional Secretary/SBC Divisional President/MYS Divisional Secretary/MYS Divisional Treasurer/MYS Divisional Secretary/MYS Secretary/MYSS Secretary/MYSS Secretary/HQ Branch/UBL Divisional Treasurer/WS/ Dn. Asst.Secy/HQ Br./UBL Assit. Divl. Secy/WS. Dn Page 1 of 91 S E C T I O N –A (INTRODUCTION) CPO in his opening address welcomed Shri A. M.D’ Cruz, General Secretary, SWRM Union and all the office bearers of SWRMU and Officers and Officials present for the first PNM Meeting with SWRMU this year. CPO mentioned that the PNM Meeting, which was supposed to be conducted in the month of March, could not be conducted due to various reasons. CPO also mentioned that there was substantial progress made from the last PNM Meeting to this meeting particularly pending issues pertaining to Bangalore Division. He hoped that discussions with SWRM Union will be in cordial and fruitful. CPO once again thanked the recognized Union SWRMU, General Secretary and all office bearers for excellent cooperation extended. Then, CPO requested Shri A.M.D’Cruz, GS/SWRMU to address the forum. 2.0 Shri A.M. D’Cruz, General Secretary, SWRMU welcomed Shri K.Harikrishnan, CPO, Shri C.K.Kutty, Dy.CPO/IR and other esteemed office bearers and his colleagues to this first PNM of the current year. 2.1 GS mentioned that this PNM Meeting should have been conducted in the month of March 2015, but due to various reasons like meetings in Railway Board and JCM etc., could not be conducted as per schedule as was mentioned by CPO. 2.2 GS mentioned that the Union will give full co-operation to the administration as it was given earlier and also mentioned that Union will give suggestions in solving the problems of Railwaymen. He also mentioned that lot of issues were discussed during Railway Board PNM and also with Chairman, Pay Commission regarding implementation of 7th Pay Commission. 3.0 The General Manager addressed the PNM meeting on the second day i.e. on 28th May, 2015. CPO welcomed GM, P/CHODs, President, General Secretary and representatives of SWRMU to the first PNM of the year. CPO mentioned that discussions have taken place in a cordial and fruitful manner with PHODs/CHODs. He also mentioned that a few subjects have been marked for discussion with General Manager. 3.1 Addressing the forum, GM mentioned that we are in the midst of observing a customer and travelling passenger satisfaction fortnight. This is very important and we were travelling and interacting with travelling public. GM also mentioned that the Union Leaders including senior and middle level office bearers have to involve as the Brand Ambassadors for the respective Railways and have to project the Railway’s image while travelling in the train or during interaction with public at stations as was told by the Hon’ble MR. Page 2 of 91 3.2 GM mentioned that all this can be done with the interactive workshops and was informed to Union that GM will also attend such workshops along with CPO where the Union will be informed about the initiatives which are going to be taken by the Railways like introduction of Biotoilets, base Kitchen, modernization in the Mechanical Department, large scale mechanization in Safety Department, LHB coaches, stainless steel plate in the Bathrooms etc. GM also mentioned that a pamphlet in this regard will be given. GM also mentioned that each PHOD can give a presentation of about 25 to 35 minutes in this regard. 3.3 GM mentioned a date for workshop with Union officials will be fixed in consultation with Union, preferably during Pakkwada. GM also mentioned that this program will be conducted in Headquarters and subsequently in all the Divisions. 3.4 GM briefed about the interaction with the Press and Chief Minister of Karnataka about South Western Railway. (i) Operating Ratio of Indian Railways has been increased by 2% and with the active co-operation from the Union and staff, especially, in this Railway it was increased by 8%. (ii) More capacitive investment works were outlaid by our Hon’ble MR and allocation for passenger amenities increased by 67%. GM also mentioned this year will be observed as the Year of Passenger Amenity. (iii) Budget allotment for Colony maintenance has been enhanced in regard to staff welfare and amenities. GM assured that the administration will take all necessary measures towards attending the works like leakages, sanitation, water supply etc, irrespective of Budget allocation. (iv) Helpline number 138 had been launched, recently. (v) Escalators and lifts have been provided and it is planning to provide another 8 Escalators. (vi) This year 326 Bio-toilets were provided and Open Outlet System will be phased out by 2021. (vii) Instructions regarding capacity building of personnel thorough Yoga, Pranayama and Ayurveda have been received and camps will be organized and continued based on the popularity of the same. 3.5 GM mentioned that a lot of small scale industries have been supported by our Workshops as part of transforming the nation as Make in India. 3.6 GS welcomed respected Shri P.K. Saxena, General Manager, PHODs and officials of SWRMU to first PNM Meeting of the current year. 3.7 GS mentioned that first time in the history of Railway Board PNM Meeting, the Hon’ble MR had attended forum of the Railway Board PNM which was held 21st and 22nd of May, 2015 which shows his interest to know about Indian Railway system, actual problems, concern towards staff and officers and why we are not happy with the present system. Page 3 of 91 3.8 GS mentioned that during the interaction with Hon’ble MR, it was brought to the kind notice that a joint memorandum with legitimate demands of the Railway men has been submitted to the Speaker of Loksabha on 28.04.2015 wherein it was informed that an indefinite strike on Indian Railways will take place from the morning six hours of 23rd November, 2015, if these legitimate demands are not fulfilled to the satisfaction of the Railway men. 3.9 GS mentioned that 13.5 lakhs of Railway employees including employees from Postal and Telegraph, Income Tax and other offices working under Central Government are expressing their displeasure to Central Government. 3.10 GS mentioned that negotiations for demands have started from the year 2012. One of them is to implement the 7th Pay Commission w.e.f. 01.01.2014 and an interim relief should be given to the employees w.e.f. 01.01.2014, if it is delayed. GS also mentioned that a memorandum has been submitted to Shri Ashok Mathur, Chairman of 7th Pay Commission regarding the genuineness of the demand for implementation of 7th PC w.e.f. 01.01.2014. 3.11 GS mentioned that it was explained to the Committee that regarding merger of Dearness Allowance in 5th PC, but unfortunately, this merger of DA has been deleted from 6th PC stating that the Government will not allow the market prices to rise but Govt. failed to control the market prices and Govt. employees are not getting any concessions. That is why it was demanded to implement 7th PC w.e.f. 01.01.2014, but the instructions are being given to implement the same w.e.f. 01.01.2016. 3.12 GS mentioned that the Government policy is to increase FDI & PPP from 49% to 100% except operations, and it should be privatization. But it was announced and promised in an open meeting on 25.12.2014 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister at Varanasi that Railway men will be Government employees and only works are being privatized. 3.13 GS mentioned that Debroy Committee Report about 300 pages regarding implementation of FDI & PPP over Indian Railways has become a dangerous one and it was protested at the Federation level and discussed with Shri Trivedi, the then Minister for Railways and asked a questionnaire of 85 and brought to the notice that for the last 50 years Railway men only running the Railways without any private intervention. Moreover, it was mentioned that no foreign fund is being used to improve the Railways in technical aspects also. 3.14 GS also mentioned the first recommendation of Debroy Committee is to expand the Railway Board with outside players like IAS. 3.15 GS also mentioned that the Indian Railways is not lagging behind even after allowing various concessions of 76,000 crores to the passengers like Senior Citizen, Sports Persons, Freedom fighters etc. and paying 3,500 crores as a dividend to the Parliament. 3.16 GS mentioned that staff strength is tremendously reduced from 18 lakhs to 13 lakhs and now it is sought to surrender the 2.5 lakh vacant posts. Page 4 of 91 3.17 GS also mentioned that only 1/3 rd of track is being used for profit side and the remaining is running on loss side. 3.18 GS mentioned that the Government should scrap NPS as the money under NPS is being invested in share market which decides the fate of a retired employee. 3.19 GS also mentioned that the income tax ceiling should be increased as the lowest employees having GP Rs.1800 are also coming under this ceiling. 3.20 GS mentioned that if the demands are not fulfilled by the administration, the Union will go on strike for which 98% of the employees have given their consent through secret ballot and requested General Manager to convey this to Railway Board. 3.21 GS also informed that the Union is having total disagreement in making Union Leaders as Brand Ambassadors and requested GM to convey this decision taken by the Union to Railway Board. GS also mentioned that the Union will be with the administration in regard to the punctuality of trains and other related matters, but not as Brand Ambassador. 3.22 GS mentioned that the Railways is being used by middle class people and it is not necessary to go for bullet train which is only for the sake of attraction. He also questioned the necessity of taking loan from foreigners and demanded that whatever the income comes it should totally belongs to Indian Railways, not for others. 3.23 GS also mentioned that the schemes like CGA, LARGESS which is a hope of a common Railwayman will be banned, in case of privatization as the decision regarding continuation of these schemes, is being decided by the private companies. 3.24 GS mentioned that this is the crucial time for us as well as administration to solve legitimate demands of the Railwaymen. 3.25 GS also mentioned that the policy of Railway Board in regard to extending the benefit of continuing old pension rule is not being followed by FA&CAO, in the specific case of Shri Chandra Vansh Mani Singh, OS, CWM/O/MYSS. 3.26 GS brought to the notice of the General Manger regarding delay in processing the CGA cases. GM directed CPO to conduct a session with GS in this regard in the second of week of June, 2015. 3.27 GS also mentioned that the Union officials are being transferred without consulting the Union. GM directed all PHODs to comply with Board’s instructions strictly in this regard. 3.28 GS highlighted the issue of construction of new quarters at Mysore Workshop and priority should be given against the condemned ones as employees are facing hardship. 3.29 GS mentioned that the Union is being given step motherly treatment in regard to regularization of allotted quarters No.115 to the SWRMU Divisional Office at Hubli. Page 5 of 91 3.30 GS highlighted the hardship being faced by the staff for redress of their grievances by interchanging the jurisdiction of AENs of Belgaum, Dharwad, Gadag and Bijapur. GM assured the Union that the system will be set right. 3.31 GS mentioned that list of 15 items recommended in Track Committee Package have not been implemented so far. GM directed PCE to have a special session with GS in this regard in the 3rd week of June, 2015. 3.32 GS brought to the notice of GM that COS has not attended last four PNM Meetings and also is not relieving the employees for whom the acceptance has been communicated by other railways long back. 3.33 GS mentioned that only a few have been recruited against the requirement of 50 posts under sports quota last year and remaining posts lapsed. GM assured GS that recruitment will be done for full quota, this year. 3.34 GS mentioned that the Union is not being given facilities like PREM room, Branch Office at Headquarters etc. which are supposed to be provided by the administration. GM instructed PCE to communicate a target date to Union for providing these facilities. 3.35 GS highlighted the problems being faced by Loco Running Staff by not taking back of BCCN Train by SWR. GM assured GS that this matter will be examined and necessary remedial action taken. 3.36 GS also brought to the notice of GM regarding deployment of a Cook of Central Hospital as Dresser to accompany the Children’s camp of UBL Shops from 20.5.2015 to 28.5.2015, instead of deputing a Staff Nurse. CMD has assured that responsible medical personnel will be deputed in future. ***** Page 6 of 91 S E C T I O N –B (PREAMBLE SUBJECTS) All these issues will be replied to GS/ SWRMU separately on receipt of position from concerned PHODs/CHODs. Preliminary discussions however were held on each item with the respective HOD. (1) CONDUCTING OF TECHNICAL EXAMINATION AS JE FOR CG APPOINTMENT. From long back examination is not conducted those who have technical education like B.E, Diploma. The candidates who have qualified in Technical course like B.E (Mech),B.E(E&C) are posted as ECRC and waiting for conducting examination at HQ level. For example 1. Ashwini S/o Ashok (B.E., Computer Science) 2. Jyothi, D/o Durgasai Prasad (B.E.,Electronics & Communication) 3. Lochan S/o Babu Rao ( B.E. Mechanical) Hence the union urges to conduct technical examination as JE for CG appointment without further delay. CPO R E M A R K S: (2) UTILIZATION OF CCI MYS DIVISION AT HEADQUARTERS. After conducting Commercial Apprentice course, 1 CCI post of MYS Division has been retained at HQ. Already 2 CCI posts have been transferred to UBL on Vigilance grounds.MYS Division is having shortage of CCI post at MYS Division. Hence, this union urges to relieve the CCI post to MYS Division. CCM, CPO R E M A R K S: (3) POSTING OF CRS (CE&RS) AT SMET, DVG IN MYS DIVISION. From long back CRS (CE&RS) are not posted at SMET & DVG .At present 7 CE&RS are excess at MYS station. Hence, this union urges to post 7 CRS (CE&RS) to SMET & DVG immediately, as this post is controlled by Headquarters. CCM, CPO R E M A R K S: Page 7 of 91 (4) PROVISION OF SPLIT AC TO CENTRAL CONTROL OFFICE/UBL. The split AC which was provided to Central Control office/HQ is not working for long time and now totally split AC is stopped working, presently without any split AC Central Control office staffs are working. Hence, this union urges the administration to provide split AC to Central control office immediately. CEE, CPO R E M A R K S: (5) PROVISION OF PARKING SPACE AT NEW GM BUILDING (EAST WING). The New GM Building (East Wing) consisting of CME,COS,FA&CAO/WST,COM & Central Control offices, building side there is no parking space provided for parking vehicles of staffs of the above said departments. It is causing difficulty and more over harassment by RPF department towards staff. Hence, this union urges the administration to provide proper parking space at East Wing of New GM Building immediately. PCE, CSC R E M A R K S: (6) ISSUE OF AVENUE CHART TO FILL UP MOTOR TRUCK DRIVER IN GP 1900/-. Vide Sr.DPO/SBC letter No: B/P 608/III/MTD/TRD, Dated: 30-1-2013, 2-9-2013 & 27-11-14 have recalled to Headquarters asking for issue of Revenue to fill up the Motor Truck Driver in GP.1900/- in TRD Electrical department of SBC Division. In pursuant to demand raised by this union in one of the Divisional PNM, two post of MTD driver have been created during the year 2012. Due to non-availability of the revenue the same could not be filled till date. Hence this union urges to issue Avenue chart to fill up motor truck driver in GP 1900/-. CEE, CPO R E M A R K S: (7) HALF ANNUAL CADRE REVIEW OF LOCO RUNNING STAFF OF SBC DIVISION FOR 2014-2015 Sr.DME/SBC vide Letter No: M.TP/28/Review/12/2014-15 Dated: 30-122014 have send proposal to Headquarters duly obtaining the finance meeting & DRM’s approval for creation of 150 post in the Annual Cadre Review 2014-15. Hence this union urges to communicate HQ approval at the earliest. CME, CPO R E M A R K S: Page 8 of 91 (8) COMMUNICATING HEADQUARTERS FACTUAL JOB ANALYSIS APPROVAL FOR THE The Factual Job Analysis conducted during 2013 to change the classification to justify Headquarters approval from then onwards file is shuttling between Headquarters and Division for want of clarification Headquarters vide the letter dated 31.01.2014 have asked clarification to division in the subject matter and all the queries have been clarified vide Sr.DPO/SBC Letter dated: 05.03.2015 sent to Headquarters for their approval. Hence, this union urges to communicate approval without any further delay. CPO R E M A R K S: (9) RETENTION OF SMT. JAYASHREE. V. NAIK,AA/SR.DFM/O/UBL AT UBL Smt. Jayashree.V. Naik,AA/Sr.DFM/O/UBL who is retiring on 31.05.2016 is now transferred with post to FA&CAO office, UBL vide letter no.28/NG/2015 dated 15.05.2015.This subject was discussed with Sr.DFM replied that this is the order of FA&CAO as such it is order of FA&CAO. Hence it is requested to retain the said employee at UBL. FA&CAO R E M A R K S: After deliberations, FA&CAO has agreed to cancel the transfer order (10) SANCTION OF ACCIDENTS. EX-GRATIA PAYMENT IN CASE OF FATAL Late Sri.Ravalugade Ex.Loco Khalasi under SSE/l/CLR expired on 06.04.2006 on duty till date his WCA is not paid. In connection with the subject, division has written a letter to CPO/SWR/UBL on 24.01.2012.Hence this union urges to sanction WCA amount to the widow Smt.Rekhagade,W/o Late Ravalugade CPO, FA&CAO, DRM/UBL R E M A R K S: (11) APPROVAL FOR CG APPOINTMENT TO SHRI SUJITH S/O LATE SARAVANA. Approval to be issued for appointment on compassionate ground to Shri.Sujith S/o Late Saravana whose both the parents expired on 09.02.1997 when he was 6 months old and the case is pending with CPO/UBL since 6 months. Hence, this union urges the administration to communicate necessary approval for CG appointment. CPO, CWM/MYSS R E M A R K S: Page 9 of 91 (12) ISSUE OF APPOINTMENT ORDER AS RADIOGRAPHER Smt.Sreeja.S.S, W/o.Harikrishnan, Manager, Railway Canteen at CWS/MYSS got selected through RRB for the post of Radiographer. Since 1 ½ year order of appointment is not issued from CPO office raising objection regarding her qualification. She passed 2 yr Diploma in Radiological Technology from Directorate of Medical Education, Kerala State. With this qualification already candidates are appointed in other Railways. Hence, this union urges to issue order of Appointment to Smt.Sreeja without further delay since vacancies are available. CPO, CMD R E M A R K S: (13) POSTING OF SLWI IN UBLS The UBLS is consisting sanction of 2 SLWI posts whereas 01 SLWI is retired in the month of March-2015, as there are more than 40 secondary pension cases pending and about 18 Compassionate Ground cases are pending and the certificates of Act Apprentices are also awaited for verification. Hence, this union urges the administration to post SLWI immediately without further delay. CPO, DRM/UBL R E M A R K S: (14) VACANCIES OF CENTRAL HOSPITAL NOT FILLED. The following vacancies are existing at CH/UBL Staff Nurse 13 Hosp.Attdt 20 Dresser 05 The union urges to fill up the above vacancies immediately. CMD, CPO R E M A R K S: CPO opined that the cadre of Hospital Attendant and Dresser is dealt by Hubli Division and hence, Division will be advised accordingly. As far as Staff Nurse is concerned indent for 12 papers had been placed on RRB/BNC. (15) RENOVATION OF MEDICAL STORES AT CENTRAL HOSPITAL The Medical Stores at CH/UBL was got vacated for renovation and re-located the same at different places – some medicines in Lecture Hall, some in Minor OT and some others in the Lab. Even though 6 months passed the work of renovation has not commenced, stating no funds. The union urges for an immediate necessary action to get the Medical Stores renovated without any further delay, as the medicines are important and required to be procured and stored properly under one roof for easy disposal. CMD, PCE R E M A R K S: Page 10 of 91 (16) APPROVAL FOR FILLING UP OF LOCO PILOT (G) VACANCIES IN MYS DIVISION With reference to the above, 11 LP (Shunters) are willing for promotion of LP (G). Balance 32 Sr.ALP’s are to be considered for promotion as LP (G). Letter from MYS Divn Dated: 31.12.2014 seeking approval of 11+32 posts of LP (G) is enclosed for kind action from your office please CME, CPO R E M A R K S: (17) ANNUAL CADRE REVIEW OF GUARDS OF MYS DIVISION FOR 201415 The above said annual cadre review of Guards was sent from PB MYS division to CPO Office/UBL on 9.2.2015 for creation of 33 posts. It is still pending in CPO’s Office. Since the division is waiting for implementation of new links for MYS & ASK depots and also for promotions, it is urged for early clearance of the same. COM, CPO R E M A R K S: (18) CREATION AND SANCTION OF 12 POSTS OF ASMS Consequent to introduction of change of roster from EI (12 hours) to Continuous (8 hours) between Belagula to Mavinkere stations (8 stations) of MYS-HAS section, it was requested by division to HQ to create and sanction 12 posts of ASMs for implementing the same on 2.4.2014, but till date the creation & sanction has not been given to the section for want of money value. During creation of 9 posts of ASMs for new assets ie. KRVL, MI cabin and HLV stations, under creation & surrender the money value of Rs.2,00,277/- is kept reserved by the division for creation of 12 posts for Belagula-Mavinkere (8 stations) vide Memorandum no.Y/P.135/1/Optg/SMET-TLGP dt. 24.3.2015 by Sr.DPO/MYS. Hence, it is urged to communicate sanction for creation of 12 posts of ASMs immediately. COM, CPO R E M A R K S: Associate Finance (FA&CAO) concurred for 11 posts and proposal was accordingly sent to Railway Board on 07.05.2015 for sanction. (19) DEPUTING OF STAFF NURSE CHILDREN’S/EMPLOYEES CAMPS FOR ACCOMPANYING It is reported that a Cook of Central Hospital redeployed as Dresser was deputed to accompany the Children’s camp of UBL Shops from 20.5.2015 to 28.5.2015, instead of deputing a Staff Nurse. This has been causing lot of difficulties in the camp for taking care of the children. Page 11 of 91 Therefore, the Union urges that in future it should be ensured that proper Staff Nurse to be deputed for such camps. CMD R E M A R K S: CMD has assured that responsible medical personnel will be deputed in future. (20) TRANSFER OF C&W STAFF FROM SBC TO MYSS In the last PNM, the then CME had agreed to relieve the C&W staff on transfer from SBC to MYSS, but the orders are still not issued. CME, CPO R E M A R K S: CME has agreed to look into the matter. ***** Page 12 of 91 S E C T I O N –C (REVIEW ITEMS) Item No. 05/2/2012 CPO, FA&CAO, DRM/SBC CLASSIFYING `RNN' STATION UNDER URBAN AGGLOMERATION FOR GRANT OF HRA AT `X’ RATES (30%). The staff working between YNK and RNN Station have represented to this Union that the up to RNN Station comes within 6 KMs radius from the BBMP limits in this connection they have obtained Dependency Certificate from Dy. Commissioner Bangalore Rural District vide letter dated 27.03.2008 and represented to administration also duly enclosing the copies of dependency certificate issued by DC Bangalore Rural requesting for grant of `X’ rates of HRA (i.e. 30%) to the staff working between YNK and RNN. It is also very pertinent to mention that it has been confirmed from the sister Central Government organization employees i.e. BSNL staff working at Rajanukunte, are being paid 30% HRA at X rates but same is deprived for the Railway men’s. Hence, this Union urges for classifying up to RNN Station Urban Agglomeration and grant HRA to the staff retrospectively i.e. w.e.f. 30.08.2008 that is the date of issual of dependency certificate by Dy. Commissioner. M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013): Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore has been requested to issue Dependency Certificate vide letters dated 10.06.2011 and 31.08.2012. Till date dependency certificate has not been received from Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore. This will be further followed with Dy.Commissioner. After receipt of dependency certificate from Dy. Commissioner/Bangalore Rural District, action will be initiated. M I N U T E S (4/5-02-2014) It was informed to SWRMU that in spite of Railway’s references, till date dependency certificate has not been received from Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore. GS/SWRMU has requested to get the certificate in a time frame manner since other Central Government Departments are extending the benefit of 30% HRA. CPO has assured that this will be further followed up with Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014). Dependency certificate from Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore has been received. The case is under process for forwarding to Railway Board. M I N U T E S (30/31-10-2014). The proposal has been sent to FA& CAO for concurrence. In turn FA& CAO sought clarification on certificate issued by Dy.Commissioner. A reference has been made by Bangalore Division on these points vide letter No. B/P 54/CT/Vol.II dated 24.09.2014 to Dy.Commissioner. GS/SWRMU requested to expedite the issue. If still delay persists in processing, he has sought implementation of the classification from the date of 30.08.2008, the day this subject has been raised. GS/SWRMU requested FA&CAO to accept the certificate issued by the Dy.Commissioner on the lines of Chikkabanavar, which was forwarded to Railway Board earlier and got the sanction also. In this connection, FA&CAO opined that we Page 13 of 91 may approach civil authorities once again to get the certificate in the format of Railways and if it is not feasible, the present proposal may be resubmitted. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The proposal will be sent to the Board. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015) The proposal has been forwarded to Railway Board vide letter No. SWR/P.483/Salary Correspondence dated 19.03.2015 for grant of HRA to Railway staff working at Rajankunte (RNN) station. GS/SWRMU has requested to handover one copy of the same to him for further chasing at Railway Board. Item No. 07/2/2012 CCM, DRM/SBC, UBL, MYS PROVISION OF ADEQUATE FACILITIES AT REST ROOM IN ZONAL RAILWAYS This Union have been persistently complaining about the pathetic condition and poor maintenance of Ticket Checking Staff Rest Room in pursuant to the demand raised by AIRF in Boards PNM as well as JCM Meeting Railway Board have issued orders vide Letter No.2010/TG/V/10/3 dated: 02.03.2010 issued orders to provide infrastructure, including catering facilities to TTE’s Rest Room on the analogy of Drivers & Guards. But unfortunately in SWR this facility is not extended to Ticket Checking staff. Hence, this Union urges for provision of infrastructure including catering facilities to at TTE’s Rest Room. M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013): The latest position of facilities at TTEs Rest Rooms over S. W. Railway -Division-wise information is as follows: Provisions of adequate facilities for Ticket Checking Staff in Rest Houses over S.W. Railways. Number of inspection of the facilities of TTEs rest House conducted by officers in a month Divis ion Location of TTEs Rest House 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 UBL/ TTEs on 1st Floor 10 10 No NO 2 1 Available not working Yes Yes 2 SBC/MYS at UBL 21 19 No NO** 2 1 YES Yes Yes 2 VSG 12 12 No 1 2 1 yes Yes Yes 3 HPT 4 4 No 1 No YES Yes Yes 2 1 1 No Yes Yes 2 U B L Number of Beds with mattress/b lankets provided (Beds Available). Whether Provision of toilets/Bath drinking Room/Toile Arrangem water, ts and ent & whether living area Frequency water Cooler of TTEs of washing and water are of linen filter provided cleaned on daily basis Maximum Number of staff availing the facility at any given time (Beds Required). Availability of Catering arrangeme nt Yes/No Number of Room Coolers provide d Number of properly equipped toilets/bath rooms provided Number of bath Room Fitted with Geyser Yes BJP 6 5 No Page 14 of 91 BGK LD REST ROOM UNDER CONSTRUCTION 3 5 No 1 Yes No Yes Yes 2 1 NO No Yes Yes 2 No** M Y S S B C GDG 5 2 No MYS 12 12 No Yes 2 2 Yes Yes Yes 2 SMET 10 8 No No 2 1 Yes Yes Yes 1 SBC (attached to running room) 35 35 Yes * - 6 6 yes Yes Yes 2 YPR (on Platform) 16 14 No - 3 2 No Yes Yes 2 BWT (on Platform) 6 5 No - 1 1 No Yes Yes 2 Note:* At SBC, TTE rest room was attached to running room wherein catering facilities are made available to TTEs also. During the discussions, GS/SWRMU has highlighted the condition of TTEs rest Room at Chennai and Tirupathi as the employees are suffering a lot. M I N U T E S (4/5-02-2014): As per Railway Board guidelines, a committee has been formed consisting of HQ(SAG) level and (JAG) Divisional level to monitor adequate facilities at TTE’s rest room. GS/SWRMU has mentioned that facilities as per the instructions of Railway Board are yet to be provided, especially at stations like Hubli, Shimoga. At Hubli itself, which is headquarters of SWR, 25 beds are required at peak hours whereas only 19 beds are available. Water Geysers, Coolers etc. should be repaired immediately. The problems faced by the TTEs of SWR in Rest Rooms at Tirupati, Chennai, etc. of neighbouring Railways are yet to be solved. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) It was mentioned to the Union that as per the Railway Board guidelines, a committee has been formed consisting of HQ(SAG) level and (JAG) Divisional level to monitor provision of adequate facilities at TTEs rest rooms. In addition to above, divisions were also instructed to take immediate action to sort out the deficiencies at TTEs rest rooms and to maintain zero deficiency vide letter dated 12.06.2014. The Divisions have been given a target date for the deficiencies reported to be made good by 31.08.2014. CCM has informed that the issue has already been taken up with South Central Railway in respect of TTEs rest room at TPTY. GS/SWRMU has raised the pathetic condition of TTEs at Tirupathi where TTEs are hiring rooms on payment as the existing rest room for TTEs is very bad. He also mentioned that this issue has been brought to the notice of DRM/SBC on several occasions. GS demanded that till such time improvements are made in the existing rest room at Tirupathi, reimbursement for hiring the retiring room has to be arranged. GS also demanded that few retiring rooms should be earmarked for the occupation of TTEs of Bangalore Division till such time the existing rest room is made fit for occupation. During the discussions, the problems being faced at Chennai has also been highlighted by GS. GS mentioned that even at Hubli, being the Headquarters of SWR, sufficient beds are not being provided. CCM mentioned that with regard to lack of facilities including paucity of beds, it was decided that the matter will be vigorously taken up with other Railways and an acceptable solution will be found within a couple of months. Page 15 of 91 GS has discussed this issue with General Manager on 10.07.2014 also and GM assured that necessary steps will be taken shortly to improve the conditions at the rest rooms of TTEs and GM advised CCM to earmark a few Retiring Rooms for the use of TTEs, which will give some relief. GS specifically mentioned that cooking facilities should also be extended to the TTEs on par with the Loco running staff in terms of Railway Board’s instructions issued during 2010. GM mentioned that the instructions of Railway Board will be followed. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) A number of committees comprising of officers from Divisions have been regularly conducting inspections of TTE Rest Rooms and submitting their recommendations. These recommendations are then being forwarded to the DRM of the respective divisions for remedial action where deficiencies are noticed. The divisions have assured that necessary work will be completed at the earliest. As regards facilities on adjoining Railways, the respective DRMs/CCMs have been informed. The matter is also being pursued with them for quick amelioration of the deficiencies. GS mentioned that rest room at Tirupathi has improved but still much needs to be done for rest rooms in Mysore and Hubli divisions. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Union have already been informed that a number of committees comprising of offices from Division have been regularly conducting inspections of TTE Rest rooms and submitting their recommendations. These recommendations are then being forwarded to the DRM of the respective divisions for remedial action where deficiencies are noticed. DRMs of three divisions have been advised with regard to extending of Catering facilities to TTEs vide this office letter dated 30.10.2014. As regards facilities on adjoining Railways, the respective DRMs/CCMs have been informed. The matter is also being pursued with them for quick amelioration of the deficiencies. In this connection, GS has mentioned that some improvements have taken place during the past six months. GS mentioned that rest house constructed for the TTEs in Mysore was handed over to Running Cadre and the released Running room has been given to TTEs. This is not being maintained upto the mark and is not taken care of by Operating, Mechanical or Electrical departments. He also mentioned that facilities on par with the Running Room should also be extended to TTEs also as per extant instructions of Railway Board. The instructions of Railway Board regarding facilities of cooking food also have not been implemented in SWR. Such facilities are required at Miraj, Vasco, etc. where TTEs are arriving late. GS mentioned that Railway Board is considering creation of posts for maintenance of Rest Room and SWR should send our proposal to Railway Board. A copy of the same may be given to the Union to pursue the same. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015) It has been informed to the Union that there has been considerable improvement in the facilities provided at TTE Rest Rooms at SBC, MAS, TPTY & UBL. As part of renovation at VSG TTE Rest Rooms is also being taken up for improvement. At MYS TTE Rest Rooms 10 indents have been placed on 27.01.2015 with Stores Department for various items for use at TTE’s Rest House at Mysore Railway Station. Maintenance of TTEs Rest Room is continuous process and is being monitored by Sr.DCMs of the concerned Divisions. Page 16 of 91 GS mentioned that improvement is seen in Hubli, VSG, and MRJ TTEs rest rooms. At SMET more beds are required and he requested to provide quarters as a temporary measure. At present Running Room and Rest Room is a combined one. He also mentioned that there are no care takers to these rest rooms. GS demanded the administration to provide caretaker to these rest rooms round the clock to ensure proper maintenance. CCM mentioned that the administration will try to outsource this work due to shortage of manpower and it is not feasible to create posts of caretakers exclusively for rest rooms. GS mentioned that Union is totally against the policy of outsourcing but not against temporary outsourcing the work of cleanliness/housekeeping etc. of rest rooms. He also insisted that Rest Room Committee should inspect the rest rooms along with Trade Union officials. CCM mentioned that the existing committee will be revamped and a report will be prepared with actionable items to improve the conditions. This exercise will be completed within six months. GS further pointed out the issue of allotment of building constructed for TTEs rest room in Mysore to Mechanical Department two years back as Running Room and the released running room for use as TTE rest room which is lacking many facilities and maintenance befitting a TTE rest room. It was also mentioned by GS that only 19 beds are available against the requirement of 30 in the Hubli TTEs Rest room and requested to earmark retiring rooms till permanent arrangements are made. He also mentioned that there is no adequate number of fans and should be provided immediately. DS/SBC/SWRMU also brought to the notice of CCM regarding problems being faced by our TTEs in Southern Railway at Chennai and Coimbatore where our TTEs are forced to wait till vacation of the occupants. CCM stated that additional accommodation as per the requirement in Hubli and Shimoga TTE Rest Room will be taken care. The possibility of outsourcing housekeeping contract for VSG and MYS TTEs rest rooms will be explored. Regarding MRJ TTEs rest room, a D.O. letter will be written to CCM/CR by CCM/SWR regarding improvements of the conditions there. Page 17 of 91 Item No.14/2/2012 CEE, CPO, DRM/MYS, CWM/MYSS DECENTRALIZATION OF JE POST BETWEEN MYSORE SHOP & MYSORE DIVISION JE post of Electrical Department between UBL & UBLS is decentralized Vide CPO letter No. SWR/P.135/VII/ Decentralization of post, dated 01.05.2008. Similar order should be issued for MYS & MYSS. M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013): C P O: Based on the joint meeting held on 08.12.2010 with recognized Unions, Headquarters has issued instruction regarding cadre control of ministerial and non-ministerial cadres of each department, vide letter No.SWR/P.535/Trade Unions/ General correspondence dated 07.04.2011. As per instructions contained at para II (2) of this letter (page 3) JE/ Electrical department of UBLS and MYSS have to be filled up by UBL and MYS respectively. GS/SWRMU stated that he has not agreed for the above proposal and wanted the decision to be reviewed. C E E: Order issued by CPO vide letter No.SWR/P.135/VII/Decentralization of posts dated 01.05.2008 has been modified vide letter No.SWR/P.535/Trade Unions/General Correspondence, dated 07.04.2011. M I N U T E S (4/5-02-2014): After discussion it was agreed to take up the issue of cadre decentralization after cadre restructuring and formation of AC cadre. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) It was explained to the Union that discussions have taken place between CME and CEE and a decision has been taken to create the Cadre. CEE is of the opinion that promotional chances of employees will hamper in case the cadre is decentralized being a small cadre. However, GS explained the difficulties being faced by the employees in moving out of Workshop. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) The formation of AC cadre at MYSS has been finalized in the joint meeting between CEE & CME and memorandum is under issue. The de-centralisation of JE & SSE of MYSS and MYS Division will be processed after formation of AC cadre and Cadre restructuring. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The formation of AC cadre is under process to issue memorandum. The issue in regard to decentralization of JE & SSE of MYSS & MYS Division will be processed after formation of AC Cadre. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): A meeting with SWRMU on the subject by CEE & CPO was held on 12.05.2015.It was decided in principle for the above bifurcation. The detailed instructions are being issued. Page 18 of 91 Item No. 06/3/2012 CPO, CEE, DRM/SBC ERRONEOUS PAY FIXATION FOR TOWER WAGON DRIVER (TOWER CAR DRIVER) AS PER 6TH CPC INSTRUCTIONS. As per the instructions contained in Railway Board Letter No.PC/IV/2005/CC/SR dated: 02.03.2005, the Tower Wagon Drivers who were in erstwhile pay scales in 5th PC Rs.4500-7000 their pay have to be fixed in GP 2800. The fixation have been done correctly in adjoining Railway’s except SWR/SBC Division wherein their pay have been fixed in GP Rs.2400 causing grouse anomaly amongst Tower Wagon driver working in SBC Division. The above subject has been discussed at Divisional level in the last PNM vide agenda No.08/06/2012 and administration have replied that the matter has been referred to Hqs vide their letter No. B/P.535/III/TRS/TWD dated: 27.08.2012 for issue of clarification/guidance in the matter Hence, this Union urges to advise SBC Division to revise and re-fix the pay of Tower Car Drivers in light of the above Board’s instructions with1 retrospective effect. M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013): It has been pointed out by SWRMU that as per the instructions contained in Railway Board’s Letter No.PC/IV/2005/CC/SR dt.02.03.2005 addressed to CPO/S.Rly, the Tower Wagon Drivers who were in erstwhile pay scales of in 5th PC Rs.4500-7000 have to be fixed in GP 2800/- whereas the same is fixed in GP Rs.2400/- for Tower Wagon Drivers working in Bangalore Division. Prior to formation of South Western Railway CPO/MAS has issued certain guidelines in the matter of conducting selection for the post of Tower Wagon Drivers in scale Rs.4000-6000 and instructed all Divisions to follow instructions uniformly. Subsequent, to order passed by Hon’ble CAT, Trivandrum in O.A No.115/2010 Trivandrum Division has upgraded the post of Tower Wagon Drivers by matching surrender. SBC Division is not a respondent in O.A.115/2010 and hence Hon’ble CATs order referred to above has not been implemented by this division. The contention of the SWRMU is that the post should be operated in scale Rs.45007000 in 5th CPC and correspondence Grade Pay should be implemented as per 6th CPC with further avenue for promotion. During the discussions, the union reiterated their demand. M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): Prior to formation of South Western Railway, CPO/MAS has issued certain guidelines in the matter of conducting selection for the post of Tower Wagon Drivers in scale Rs.4000-6000 and instructed all Divisions to follow instructions uniformly. Subsequent to order passed by Hon’ble CAT, Trivandrum in O.A No.115/2010, Trivandrum Division has upgraded the post of Tower Wagon Drivers by matching surrender. SBC Division is not a respondent in OA No.115/2010 and hence the orders of Hon’ble CAT have not been implemented by this division. After prolonged discussions, it was agreed to examine the case again, in the light of the disposal orders passed by AM/Staff in the O.A. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) SBC Division has been advised to examine the issue in the light of note given by Additional Member/Staff. Page 19 of 91 M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) The case has been further examined in the light of AM’s speaking order dated 01.03.2005.There are two pay scales for TWDs i.e. in 4000-6000 (1200-1800- IVth PC) and 4500 -7000 (1320-2040- IVth PC) equivalent to GP Rs.2400 and Rs.2800 respectively in VIth PC. AM’s orders were only for Southern Railway for a particular CAT orders and as per para 3.1 of his speaking orders it has been decided to allot the scale of Rs.4500-7000 to the TWDs of Southern Railway who were in the IV CPC scale of Rs.1320.2040 w.e.f.01.01.96. The posts created/existing in SBC Division are in scale 4000-6000 (1200-1800- IVth PC), which is equivalent to GP Rs.2400 in VIth PC and SBC Divn. is operating the posts in GP RS.2400. CEE mentioned that action will be taken to upgrade the posts to Grade Pay of Rs.2,800/- with matching money value. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Upgradation of the posts of Tower Wagon Drivers to Grade Pay of Rs.2800/- is under process at Divisional level. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Six(06) posts of Tower Wagon Driver (Tower Car Driver) of SBC Division in pay Band Rs.5200-20200 GP RS.2400/- have been upgraded to Rs.5200-20200 GP RS.2800/vide memorandum No.B/P 535/III/TRD-TRS/TWD dated 21.04.20015. (C L O S E D) Item No. 08/3/2012 CSTE, CPO, FA&CAO, DRM/SBC CREATION OF 248 POSTS IN S&T DEPARTMENT SIGNAL SIDE. The demand of this Union for creation of post for maintaining the new assets in S&T department Signal wing at SBC has been under discussion at Zonal PNM as regular agenda and further review in the subsequent PNM. However this Union has been replied that no proposal has been received from the Division to create the new posts. This issue had been very vehemently projected in the Divisional PNM and it has been reciprocated that already a proposal has been sent vide Sr.DPO/SBC, Letter No. B/P.135/CP/S&T/SBC, dated 21.08.2012 duly vetted by accounts has been forwarded to Headquarters for necessary creation. Hence, this Union urges to create necessary posts. M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013): CPO mentioned that the proposal for the creation of posts is under process. M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): The creation of posts for maintaining the new assets in S&T department (Signal wing) at SBC, MYS and UBL divisions is under process. The proposal has been received in the office of FA&CAO on 09.01.2014 and the same will be expedited. The posts are to be created with matching surrender as per existing instructions of Railway Board. GS/SWRMU has mentioned that AIRF is protesting against matching surrender for creation of posts for new assets. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) The proposal has been returned by FA&CAO/SWR vide letter No.A/HQrs/UBL/FE/ S&T(MYS)/68/Vol.II dated:03.03.2014 with certain observations. CSTE vide letter Page 20 of 91 No.SG/SWR/Estt./Staff Sanc./NG/M/SBC dated 06.03.2014 has advised Sr.DSTE/SBC to furnish the M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015) to FA&CAO'/SWR's observations so as to process further. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) CSTE has mentioned that based on the observations of FA&CAO, SBC Division has been advised to assess the requirement of staff afresh. Accordingly305 posts have been proposed for creation. The proposal has been sent to Sr.DFM/Bangalore for vetting and assured that the same will be chased fast. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The requirements have been worked out on the basis of DITSU and majority of the proposed posts are not for new assets. For creation of posts matching surrender is required. General Manager advised GS that yardsticks are only indicative and the present policy of the Board is to go for the benchmarking commensurate with the introduction of modern technology. Accordingly, CSTE will re-examine the requirements de-novo. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): A revised proposal for creation of 224 posts in signalling category as per present norms/yard stick has been received from SBC Division. This will be further processed for getting money value from Railway Board. Item No.09/3/2012 PCE, DRM/SBC RESTORATION OF HIGHER GRADE POST SURRENDERED IN BRI UNIT SBC DIVISION. Time & again this subject is coming for discussion and further review at Headquarter Zonal/PNM this issue was discussed under item No. 16/09 and approved in subsequent PNM meeting preamble agenda although PCE had given a commitment to immediately restore the higher grade post surrendered at BRI unit SBC no tangible action could be seen for the restoring the post the staff who are aspiring for the promotion at the virtue of at their retirement. During each one of the zonal PNM in the opening address by GS/SWRMU it has been urged to restore the higher grade posts surrendered since the promotional prospects has been very badly affected to serving employees particularly who are virtue of retirement. Despite of our hue & cry administration has did nothing other than giving a vague reply by assuring this Union 52 posts are being created. The BRI staffs are totally lost their faith due to administration delay in creation of posts. Hence, it is urged to immediately restore the higher grade posts in light of Board’s instructions. M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013): The proposal for creation of 14 posts, which were surrendered in Bridge Unit, Bangalore Division, was initially proposed to mitigate the difficulty of staff due to surrender of posts in higher grade as per Railway Board`s letter No. E(MPP) 2009/6/8 dt23.03.2012, to restore the higher grade posts by surrendering the lowest recruitment grade without seeking money value from the vacancy Bank. The proposal is under process for concurrence from the finance. PCE also explained to the Union that Finance has raised the objection to create the posts as the same were surrendered prior to 06.01.2007 and the current proposal of Page 21 of 91 creation of posts will not come in the ambit of Railway Board letter issued during 2012, which advises to restore the higher grade posts immediately duly surrendering the lowest level posts. GS/SWMU has stated that the letter regarding restoration of higher grade posts was issued during 2012 only, whereas this issue is being discussed since 2009 and earlier PCEs have assured that the higher grade posts will be restored back. SWRMU was not satisfied with the above position and this issue was discussed in the presence of GM again. GM assured that the matter will be looked into. M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): As per RBE 39/2012 dated 23.03.2012, only the higher grade posts surrendered after 06.03.2007 can be restored surrendering the posts in the lowest recruitment grade from the cadre. In the above case, the posts were surrendered on 29.03.2006. Hence restoration of these posts could not be done. However a proposal has been sent to Sr.DFM/SBC on 03.01.2014 for concurrence for creation of 28 work-charged posts (MCM-1, Revitter Gr.I-3, Revitter Gr.II-2, Revitter Gr.III-1, Welder GR.I–2, Welder Gr.II– 1, Welder Gr.III-1 and Helper-17 posts. Total – 28 posts). GS/SWRMU has not agreed for creation of work-charged posts, since Bridge cadre is permanent and this subject was referred to the General Manager. General Manager has assured that action will be taken to create some of the revenue posts, which are considered essential after identifying equivalent matching surrender. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) It was mentioned that proposal for creation of 16 number of Ex.Cadre posts is under process in SBC Division, but Accounts has not agreed for the same as the Bridge cadre is a permanent one and work charged posts cannot be created. This issue has been deliberated in the presence of General Manager also on 10.07.2014. General Manager advised FA&CAO and PCE to look into the matter once again within the frame work of rules. GS has pointed out that in case the posts are not being created at Zonal level, a letter may be given to the Union so that they can take up the matter at Federation level, since the higher grade posts were surrendered against the instructions of Railway Board, which is hampering the promotional prospects of existing employees. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Proposals for creation of 16 additional posts were submitted for concurrence to Sr.DFM/SBC. However, only 14 posts were concurred. The proposal for creation of additional posts was sent to FA&CAO. FA&CAO had raised queries regarding the veracity of distribution of posts in tandem with the revised redistribution of posts after cadre restructuring which was required to be confirmed by Sr.DFM/SBC. Sr.DPO/SBC has submitted a reply to the points raised by Sr.DFM/SBC vide letter No. B/P.135/CP/Engg/SBC dated 22.10.2014. The proposal is pending with Sr.DFM/SBC and once it is cleared by Sr.DFM/SBC this will be again sent to FA&CAO for concurrence. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The basic demand is for restoration of higher grade posts. However, comprehensive proposal sent to Accounts was including Khalasi/Welders also. Engineering Department has been advised to process creation of higher grade posts of Rivetter and Blacksmith which were surrendered. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Four (04) work-charged posts of Revitters (Gr.I- 02 posts & Gr.II -02 posts) were created in Engineering Department of SBC vide letter No. B/P. 135/CP/WC/Engg./SBC/Vol.II dated.13.04.2015. (C L O S E D) Page 22 of 91 Item No. 17/3/2012 CPO, CWM/MYSS SANCTION OF MACP IN 4800, 5400 & 6600 FOR ENGINEERING GRADUATES APPOINTED AS APPRENTICE CHARGEMAN ‘A’ BEFORE 1986. The induction of supervisors to Railways was being done through RRBs from the Diploma holders as Apprentice Mechanics with two years and the graduates as Apprentice Charge man ‘A’ with one year training. These Apprentice Mechanics became Chargeman ‘B’ and Apprentice Chargeman ‘A’ became Chargeman ‘A’ after their satisfactory completion of training up to the year 1986 in the mechanical cadre After 1986, the diploma holders were inducted as Junior Engineer Gr.II trainees and Graduates were inducted as Section Engineer Trainees (Dy.SS). The hierarchy of technical supervisors in mechanical cadre was as under up to the 5th CPC: JE-II JE-I SE as: JE SSE SSE From 6th CPC, the hierarchy has been revised While implementing the recommendations of 6th CPC, the two grades viz: JE-I & JE-II have been merged as JE with GP 4200 in PB-2 and SE & SSE have been merged as SSE with GP 4600 in PB-2. This merging has been done without visualizing the fate of technical graduates inducted during the 3rd CPC. During the implementation of MACP, the financial upgradation for technical graduates appointed as Apprentice Chargeman ‘A’ should have been started from GP 4800 for first MACP, 5400 for second MACP and finally 6600 for third MACP. Because of not going into the details of the qualification of engineers during merging, it has resulted in some of the graduate engineers recruited as JE-I to loose one financial up gradation their career. M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013): Chargemen ‘A’ were inducted in Rs.550-750 Scale in the 3rd PC, which was revised to Rs.5500-9000 in Vth PC and replaced by GP of Rs.4200 in the 6th PC. The MACP entitlement will be regulated accordingly. SWRMU mentioned that only 2 MACPs have been accorded instead of 3 MACPs. Relevant details will be submitted by the Union and it will be examined further. M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): Union mentioned that direct recruitment of Chargemen ‘A’ was in Rs.550-750 Scale in the 3rd PC. Subsequently the direct recruitment quota was upgraded to 6500-10500 in V PC equivalent to GP 4600 in VI PC. Thus those who were appointed in Rs.550-750 Scale in the 3rd PC should get MACP to GP 4800, 5400 and 6600. DS/Workshop has agreed to furnish details of such cases. On receipt of the same, it will be examined further. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) One case of Sri.Keshvan,SSE/MYSS (now retired) has been given by DS/SWRMU/MYSSS. Details of the case have been called from MYSS for examination. One more case of C.S.Ramesh SSE/Elect/MYSS was given by Divisional Secretary Mysore in the meeting M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) On receipt of details of C.S.Ramesh, SSE/Elect/MYSS from Mysore shops, both the cases will be examined. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Position has been informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P/R/529/MACPS/ Corres.Dated 23.12.2014. Page 23 of 91 M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Position has been informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P/R/529/MACPS/ Corres., dated 23.12.2014 GS mentioned that he will examine the reply and respond. Item No.23/3/2012 CMD, DRM/UBL MEDICAL HEALTH UNIT TO HQ OFFICE (NEW GM OFFICE) The S.W.Rly zone started functioning since 2003 onwards. The HQ Office New GM Office building located at Gadag Road, Hubli. Offices: CPO, CCM, CSTE, Raja Bhasha Office, CEE, Statistical, CSO, CSC, FA&CAO & COS have been already functioning and shortly CME & COM Offices are going to come to New GM Office building. This HQ Office located centre of GSD and EMD Shed. HQ staff strength is nearly 500 employees, EMD shed Staff strength is nearly 600 employees and GSD staff strength is nearly 300 employees. All together total strength is coming nearly to 1500 employees in this location. Whereas no any health unit is available in these work place. There is a very difficulty in emergency to take first aid in duty hours if anything’s happened and Railway colony also available at same place. The Central Railway Hospital is away for more than 3 kilometers from these three offices and no any frequent bus facilities or Auto Rickshaws facilities. In view of the above circumstance, the Union urges to take immediate step to open a Health Unit at New GM office building to overcome the problems in the office hours as well as railway family & children’s. M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013): CMD mentioned that CMS/UBL (Division) has been advised to look into the matter and put up a proposal as per the needs. During the discussions, CMD was of the opinion to close the Health Unit at MTS colony and shift the same to HQ building, for which SWRMU has not agreed, since around 100 families are visiting the MTS Health unit daily. CMD suggested that the feasibility of working of Health Unit at GM’s office and MTS colony for three days each in a week will be looked into. CMD invited suggestions from GS/SWRMU on the action to be taken. M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): During the discussions, GS/SWRMU has mentioned that Health Unit was opened in the Hubli Divisional Office without consulting the organized labour and the same was closed on their questioning, putting the blame on the Union. CMD mentioned that the Health Unit at Hubli Divisional Office was opened without the approval of CMD. CMD suggested that the feasibility of working of Health Unit at GM’s office and MTS colony for three days each in a week will be looked into by CMS/UBL, since all the Health Units are under the Control of CMS. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) CMD has mentioned that arrangements can be made that the doctor of Health Unit/MTS may be deputed to HQ for half a day. But, GS has strongly objected and told that that existing working pattern of Health Units, especially at MTS colony should not be disturbed and suggested that the doctors available at Central Hospital may be deputed to Headquarters office, which will cater to the needs of EMD Shed as well as GSD. Page 24 of 91 CMD has further mentioned that the suggestion of GS will be examined and accordingly a decision will be taken. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Since opening of new Health Unit requires the approval of Railway Board, CMS/UBL has been advised to prepare necessary proposal for further processing at Headquarters and Railway Board level. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) CMS/UBL has been advised to study the need for a health unit at HQrs Office and process for approval of competent authority if justified. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): CMD mentioned that a proposal has been sent to DRM by CMS and the same was approved by DRM. Now, it is waiting to get the concurrence from the Associate Finance. Item No. 28/3/2012 CPO EXTENSION OF ENHANCED CRITERIA OF 1900 GP CATEGORIES UNDER LARSGESS TO TECH.III LARSGESS FOR SPECIFIED SAFETY CATEGORIES OF STAFF CARRYING GP 1800/1900 HAS BEEN ISSUED BY BOARD VIDE RBE NO.99/2011 & RBE NO.04/2012. When the scheme was expanded by enhancing the criteria of GP 1800 to 1900, it was clearly stated that the list of safety categories covered under the scheme in GP 1900 shall be the same as already circulated vide Board’s letter dated 11.09.2010. As per this, the Helpers in GP 1900 assisting the Technician is eligible for benefit under LARSGESS. The Technician Gr.III are also coming under GP 1900 and they are not independent of duty but assisting the Tech.I/Sr.Techs. Whereas on this SWRly the same is not extended to the Tech.III in GP 1900 & coming under safety category for LARSGESS. Therefore, the Union urges to extend the enhanced criteria of GP 1900 to Tech.III under LARSGESS. M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013): The list of categories indicated in Boards letter dated 11.09.2010 covers only categories operated in GP of Rs 1800/-. Vide letter dated 28.06.2011, the categories finding mention in this list, operated in GP Rs. 1900/-, were also made eligible for benefit under LARSGESS scheme. Among the categories mentioned in this list only Points Man category in SWR is operated in GP Rs. 1900/-. The category of Traffic Porter is operated in GP Rs 1800/-. The category of Technicians does not find a place in this list. Hence, Technician Gr. III, are not coming under LARSGESS. After prolonged discussion and on the request of SWRMU, it has been agreed to refer the matter to Railway Board. M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): The category of Technicians does not find a place in the list of safety categories covered under LARSGESS scheme. GS/SWRMU has mentioned that this was discussed with Railway Board by AIRF and a decision is expected shortly. Page 25 of 91 M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) No instructions from Railway Board have been received so far. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) No instructions from Railway Board have been received so far. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): It was mentioned to Union that no instructions from Railway Board have been received so far. GS mentioned that LARSGESS has been extended to Tech. Gr.III in GP 1800 in some other Railways and requested to extend in this Railway also. Item No. 29/3/2012 CPO VACANCIES IN LAW BRANCH It is observed that there are several vacancies of Law Assistants in Law Branch of S.W.Rly. Since there is increasing trend of litigations in various forums viz: High Court, District Courts, Consumer Forums, CAT etc. Therefore it is urged upon the administration to fill up all the vacant posts of Law Assistants in this Railway. M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013): Cadre position of Chief Law Assistant as on date is as under: Category Chief Law Assistant Law Assistant Pay Band + Grade Pay 9300-34800+4600 (7450-11500/6500-10500) PQ-60% San. 06 Act. 04 Vac. 02 DRQ–40% 04 02 02 Total 10 06 04 Out of 04 vacancies, 02 pertains to DRQ for which indent is already placed on RRB/BNC and the panel of departmental selection was declared on 07.01.2013. Last selection panel was published on 07.01.2013 and fresh selection is being initiated. President/SWRMU has stated that the actual vacancies on date is 05 as against 04 as shown in the above table. He requested the administration to fill up the vacancies at the earliest. CPO mentioned that the selection will be initiated and will be completed in expeditiously. M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): The sanction and actual of Chief Law Assistant is as under: Category Chief Law Assistant Law Assistant Pay Band + Grade Pay 9300-34800+4600 (7450-11500/6500-10500) PQ-60% San. 06 Act. 04 Vac. 02 DRQ – 40% 04 02 02 Total 10 06 04 Page 26 of 91 Out of 2 RRB papers asked for against DRQ vacancy, one RRB paper has been provided and the candidate has been appointed. Notification for selection for filling up of 2 vacancies of Chief Law Assistant against promotional quota has been issued and is under process. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) The eligibility list of 6 candidates has been issued. Written examination is to be fixed. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Written examination was conducted on 05.12.2014. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): CPO informed that one candidate has been empanelled and indent for 3 posts has been placed on RRB/BNC. Item No. 3/1/2013 (A) CEE, DRM/SBC SHORTAGE OF ELECTRICAL POWER STAFF Consequent on retirement/deaths many posts in the power depot at SBC & YPR have fallen vacant. Adding to this many request have been considered by administration who have volunteered to work at AC further caused vacancies in the power depot. This union do agree the constrained to create post. However for smooth maintenance of assets at least the existing vacancies in the power depot may be filled up to avoid burden to existing staff and to maintain assets smoothly. M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): The sanction & actual position of Power staff of SBC Division is as under:Category Sr.Section Engineer Jr.Engineer Gr. I & Gr.III Skilled Un- Skilled Total Sanction 09 09 77 80 175 Actual 07 09 73 80 169 Vacancy 02 00 04 00 06 Action is being taken to fill up the vacancies after the process of restructuring. GS/SWRMU desired to know how many power staff are drawn and utilised in AC side. He further mentioned that the seven staff from Power working in AC side are to be retained in AC side and not to be repatriated on appointment of new RRC recruitees. (B) POSTING OF STAFF FOR AC TRIP SHED AS PER RAILWAY BOARD BENCH MARK Time and again this union has been raising a demand for posting of required no of staff to meet prudential/maintenance of AC Trip Shed. Page 27 of 91 The prescribed requirement of staff for the maintenance of a MEMU rake as per railway board manpower planning letter No.2001/EL/G/138/3 dated: 05.11.2002 is 7.26 staff per unit i.e. 1 MC + 3 TC accordingly the total requirement for 2 units i.e. 2 MC + 6 TC works out to 7.26x2=14.52 say 15. Overall staff distribution on Sundays during trip inspection/1A schedule of MEMU: MEMU 150000 + 150001 Attention AC Loco Attention at Trip Shed/SBC : 05 + 07 (12 staff) : 01 + 01 Night off Rest (Saturday Night) AC Loco Attention at TS/SBC (Morning Shift): 01 + 04 (Average 05 Locos) AC Loco Attention at TS/SBC (Evening Shift): 01 + 02 (Average 03 Locos) AC Loco Attention at YPR : 00 + 02 Rest : One lady Tech Gr.I and one lady Tech Gr.II availing Rest on Sundays. Total : 08 + 16 During trip inspection of MEMU, Trip Inspection of AC Locos are not carried out in AC Loco Trip Shed and only Driver Booking Attentions are carried out due to shortage of Technicians for AC Loco Attention. Note: The Above Staff Distribution is a Ideal case without any Leave/Sick/Absent. Apart from the Normal Manpower Distribution in AC Loco Trip Shed during Week Days, Staffs are deputed for the following activities. Daily inspection/Rolling in, Driver Booking attention during evening shift 01 Technician is deputed at BWT. For Daily Night Stabling attention of MEMU 01 Technician + 01 Helper is deputed at BWT. Once the New MEMU 150002/150003 is inducted in to service, Trip inspection has to be carried out after six days. At present it is not feasible to maintain the new MEMU rake of SWR 150002/150003 with the existing staff strength. For the Maintenance of New MEMU Rake a minimum the additional staffs of 05 Technicians + 07 Helpers are required. Further any newly appointed staff from RRC requires time to acquire the skill for maintaining MEMU/AC Loco, if existing Senior Helpers with experience are promoted as Technicians, then acute shortage of Technicians can be dealt with when they take additional responsibility and can be deputed to work with new Helpers where in transfer of skills takes place in a smooth manner. Hence it is urged that the required no of additional staff may be posted at the earliest at AC Loco Trip Shed/SBC and existing vacancy may be filled up, So that both the MEMU rake is maintained to the expected level without compromising the safety and can run in good fettle without any disruption to traffic. M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): The staff strength in Trip Shed as on date is furnished as under: Category Loco. Insp. Sr.Tech/TRS Tech/I/TRS Tech/II/TRS Tech/III/TRS Helper Total Grade Pay 4600 4200 2800 2400 1900 1800 Sanction Actual 01 01 01 01 07 06 03 01 00 04 12 11 24 24 Page 28 of 91 Against the vetted proposal for creation of 15 staff for maintenance, 05 posts were sanctioned at Divisional level. Due to non availability of money value, proposal for creation of 10 posts for MEMU has been sent to Railway Board. GS/SWRMU has mentioned that 5 posts were transferred from C&W side and not created. He asked for copy of memorandum for creation of five posts. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) 5(five) posts from C&W wing of mechanical ,SBC Division were transferred to Electrical TRD unit/SBC for maintenance of MEMU vide SBC Division memorandum No.B/P 135/CP/Elec/(TRD)/SBC dated 24/31.03.2008. CEE mentioned that out of the proposal for the sanction of 708 posts sent to Board, sanction is expected for about 458 posts including 53 for TRD and 10 for MEMU. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) (A) The seven staff from Power Cadre were posted on deputation to manage EOG Rakes. Subsequently, when RRB & RRC papers for AC Helpers were received, all the vacancies in the AC Cadre in SBC Division were filled up. 07 Power Side staff working on deputation in AC Depot, were repatriated to Power Depot. However, at present 04 Power Side staff are posted to work in AC depot temporarily for 06 months. (B) There is no Rly Board yard stick available for Trip Shed only as Trip Shed is part of Loco Shed. TRIP SHED: The targeted trip attention to electric locos is being done @ 5 Locos per day in addition to trip attention; this shed is also catering to Loco Pilot booking and platform trouble shooting at SBC & YPR. All this work is being presently managed with the sanctioned strength of 23 posts (after restructuring) which was earlier managed with 25 posts before restructuring. MEMU MAINTENANCE: SWR has a holding of 3 MEMU rakes out of which 2 MEMU rakes are operational in 2 MEMU links. The third rake is likely to be pressed into service shortly after CRS inspection of SBC–Ramanagaram Section. A proposal for creation of 15 posts for First MEMU rake was processed against this, 05 posts were created at Divisional level duly transferring from Mechanical Department. Due to non availability of matching surrender value with Electrical Department for creation of balance 10 vetted posts, the proposal was sent to Railway Board vide CPO/SWR Letter No.SWR/P.135.CP/TRD/SBC/Vol.II, dated 21.10.2010 duly obtaining Finance concurrence and GM’s approval. However the above created posts have not been taken into the book of sanction of TRS account. Now these 05 posts are being processed for taking into TRS book of sanction, after which the sanction strength of TRS will be 28. To tide over the acute man power shortage, 12 posts from TRD are temporarily being operated in TRS to meet the present workload. For the maintenance of the 2nd MEMU, a proposal for creation of 15 posts is submitted again by Sr.DEE/TRD to Divisional fiancé for re-vetting. For the maintenance of the 3rd MEMU rake, another proposal for creation of 13 posts has been concurred by Divisional Finance and is being processed further. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) (A) At present all the vacancies in Power side have been filled up and the present position (after Restructuring) is as under: Page 29 of 91 Catg. Gr.’C’ Gr.’D’ Total Sanction Actual 72 71 70 71 142 142 Vacancy 01 +1 0 Recently 75 posts (65 for SBC and 10 for MYS ) have been sanctioned for AC Coach maintenance. (B) There is no Rly Board yard stick available for Trip Shed as Trip Shed is part of Loco Shed. TRIP SHED: The targeted trip attention to electric locos is being done @ 5 Locos per day. In addition to trip attention, this shed is also catering to Loco Pilot booking and platform trouble shooting at SBC & YPR. All this work is being presently managed with the sanctioned strength of 23 posts (after restructuring) which was earlier managed with 25 posts before restructuring. MEMU MAINTENANCE: SWR has a holding of 3 MEMU rakes out of which 2 MEMU rakes are operational in 2 MEMU links. The third rake is likely to be commissioned shortly. A proposal for creation of 15 posts for First MEMU rake was processed, against this, 05 posts were created at Divisional level duly transferring from Mechanical Department. Due to non availability of matching surrender value with Electrical Department for creation of balance 10 vetted posts , the proposal was sent to Railway Board vide CPO/SWR lr. No. SWR/P.135.CP/TRD/SBC/Vol.II dtd. 21.10.2010 duly obtaining Finance concurrence and GM’s approval. However, the above created posts have not been taken in to the book of sanction of TRS account. Now these 05 posts are being processed for taking into TRS Book of Sanction, after which the sanction strength of TRS will be 28. To tide over the acute man power shortage, 12 posts from TRD are temporarily being operated in TRS to meet the present workload. For the maintenance of the 2nd MEMU, a proposal for creation of 15 posts is submitted again by Sr.DEE/TRD to Divisional finance for re-vetting. For the maintenance of the 3rd MEMU rake, another proposal for creation of 13 posts has been concurred by Divisional Finance and is being processed further. During the course of discussion, it was decided that Divisional Secretary of Banglore Division will submit the documents related to inspection notes of then CEE of Southern Railway in connection with the transfer of posts from Southern Railway (AJJ) to South Western Railway. It has been agreed to go through the papers by CEE. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015): (A) After cadre restructuring, the Sanction & Actual position of Power Staff of SBC Division is as under(SBC letter dated.13.04.2015): Catg. Sr.Tech (MCM) Tech-I Tech-II Tech-III Total Sanction 12 Actual 09 Vacancy 03 34 16 10 72 27 17 15 68 07 +1 +5 03 Assessment to fill-up the higher vacancy is under process Page 30 of 91 (B) There is no Rly Board yard stick available for Trip Shed only as Trip Shed is part of Loco Shed. TRIP SHED: The targeted trip attention to electric locos is being done @ 5 Locos per day. In addition to trip attention, this shed is also catering to Loco Pilot booking and platform trouble shooting at SBC & YPR. All this work is being presently managed with the sanctioned strength of 23 posts (after restructuring) which was earlier managed with 25 posts before restructuring. MEMU MAINTENANCE: SWR has a holding of 3 MEMU rakes out of which 2 MEMU rakes are operational in 2 MEMU links. The third rake is commissioned and kept as traffic spare. A proposal for creation of 15 posts for First MEMU rake was processed, against this, 05 posts were created at Divisional level duly transferring from Mechanical Department. Due to non availability of matching surrender value with Electrical Department for creation of balance 10 vetted posts , the proposal was sent to Railway Board vide CPO/SWR lr. No. SWR/P.135.CP/TRD/SBC/Vol.II dtd. 21.10.2010 duly obtaining Finance concurrence and GM’s approval. However the above newly created posts could not be taken in to the book of sanction of TRS account. Now these 05 posts are being processed for taking into TRS Book of Sanction, after which the sanction strength of TRS will be 28. To tide over the acute man power shortage, 12 posts from TRD are temporarily being operated in TRS to meet the present workload. For the maintenance of the 2nd MEMU rake, a proposal for creation of 15 posts was resubmitted by Sr.DEE/TRD to Divisional finance for re-vetting. For the maintenance of the 3rd MEMU rake, another proposal for creation of 13 posts has already been concurred by Divisional Finance and is being processed further. CPO mentioned that creation proposal below 100 posts is not entertained by Railway Board. CEE mentioned that this will be kept in mind. CEE further mentioned that on posting staff against 32 posts sanctioned for TRD, till posts are created for MEMU, 10 persons will be deployed for maintenance of MEMUs. Item No.4/1/2013 COM, CME, COS, CSTE REPLACEMENT OF WALKY TALKIE ON DS - 8. Time & again this union has been making persistent demand for procurement & supply of branded walky talkie for better communication to the staff involved in train operation and its maintenance duties. Although administrations have given the reply about the procurement of new walky talkie, even till date problem remains same. On account of this, the staffs involved in train maintenance, i.e. TL, Mechanical Running staff’s operating etc are being put into hardship due to non-availability of working condition walky talkie, Since most of the walky talkies are in condemned condition. This union urges to procure new walky talkie under DS-8. M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): It was mentioned to SWRMU that Purchase Orders for 130 walky-talky sets have already been placed against NS demands submitted by various consignees and further tender has already been opened for 1,676 numbers, which is under finalization. Page 31 of 91 M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) It was mentioned that 1676 Nos. of Walkie-Talkie sets were received. As per the current regulations of Ministry of Communication, license has to be obtained for each and every new Walkie Talkie to put into use. They will be put into use as soon as license from Ministry of Communications is received. It was also explained to the SWRMU that for obtaining each license for every Walkie talkie set, an amount of Rs.14,000/- to 16,000/- is required. Hence, Walkie-talkie sets will be provided on need basis. But, GS/SWRMU has demanded that all the Walkie Talkie sets to be replaced with new one without compromising financial implications as the same is being used on safety point of view. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) A copy of Railway Board’s Letter issued during September-2014 seeking critical review of requirement of walkie-talkie sets has been handed over to GS/SWRMU and informed that review is under way. However, GS/SWRMU has mentioned that walkie-talkie sets being a part of operational requirements should be provided to all the required staff without hesitating to make the payment of license fee as explained by CSTE. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) It was informed that new walkie-talkie sets have been distributed to the Departments. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): It was mentioned to SWRMU that new walkie-talkie sets of 741Nos for Hubli Division, 857 Nos for Bangalore Division & 451 Nos for Mysore Division have been procured and issued to various departments connected with train operation. GS pointed out that only 451 batteries were supplied to Mysore division and not sets. CSTE assured that this will be examined. (C L O S E D) Item No.17/1/2013 PCE, CPO PROVISION OF OFFICE ACCOMMODATION FOR HQ BRANCH OF SWRMU SWRMU/HQ/Branch started functioning since 2009 onwards in this railway whereas the branch functioning without branch office in headquarters’ office premises. There is no office available for conducting branch level meetings and to conduct other organizational activities. Now this union is facing much hardship being Single Union as more and more staff grievances are to be attended. Hence, this Union demands the administration to provide Headquarters’ branch office in new Zonal Office premises very immediately. M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): The matter is under examination M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) Feasibility is being explored. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Feasibility is being explored. Page 32 of 91 M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Feasibility will be examined on completion of the construction of the new building. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Feasibility will be examined on completion of the construction of the new building. Item No.18/1/2013 FA&CAO EDPM CENTRE FOR SWRLY AT HUBLI a) Sr.EDPM is the Head of Computerization of SWR and he should be assisted by Hardware/Software Engineers. No such Engineers are available in SWR since formation and Sr.EDPM is working whose duties are unknown. b) Parent Railways of SWR viz: SCR & SR had transferred money value of Sr.EDPM/Engineers; those posts are not yet created / manned as on date ie even after ten years of formation of SWR. In absence of the above, there are delays & irregularities in the Bills. For instance, Hubli division had difficulties in processing the Bills for payment of PL Bonus and DA arrears recently. The Union therefore, urges for an immediate necessary action on top priority, to create the required posts and establish EDPM centre for SWR at Hubli, M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): It was stated that 14 posts of JE/IT in PB-2 with GP Rs.4,200/- were created and notification was issued for filling up of 8 posts on 26.06.2012 and for remaining 6 posts indent was placed on RRB/BNC on 25.01.2013. Once again notification was issued on 21.1.2014. During the discussion, GS/SWRMU stated that the notification has not reached many field offices and hence insisted that it should be ensured that the notification reach field offices with a copy to the Union. FA&CAO/G mentioned that this will be ensured. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) It was stated that 14 posts of JE/IT in PB-2 with GP Rs.4,200/- were created and notification was issued for filling up of 8 posts on 26.06.2012 and for remaining 6 posts indent was placed on RRB/BNC on 25.01.2013. Once again notification was issued on 21.01.2014. The selection will be finalised early. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) FA&CAO mentioned that the candidates who have applied within the validity date, are being considered for selection. Further notification will be issued for remaining vacancies and a copy will be marked to GS/SWRMU for wide publicity. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The selection for 8 posts is under process. RRB papers for 6 posts are awaited. Page 33 of 91 M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This matter has been discussed at length. FA&CAO mentioned notification for filling up posts has been notified. But, in the meantime, the staff who already working in EDPM centre, have represented to consider them for the posts. So, a reference has been sent to Board seeking clarification in this regard. Board replied that a status quo is to be maintained till such time further instructions are issued from Board vide Board’s lr.No. 2015/ACII(CC)/37/3 dated 02.01.2015. After discussion it was decided to wait for instructions from Board. Item No. 29/1/2013 CCM, CPO APPOINTMENT ON SPORTS GROUNDS (SWRMU’s letter dated 20.08.2013 to GM/SWR/UBL) The Railway Board has allotted for 2012-13, 55 posts can be appointed on sports grounds, whereas only 6 are appointed and for 2013-14 also allotted 55 posts but so far no process for filling up of the same. Because of new candidates not appointing in sports quota, our Railway is not getting good places in sports since the old people only available. If the quota is not filled in the same year, it will lapse. Sports people are also complaining that they are having 15.00 hours relief for practice but in some areas they are not at all relieving them to go for practice in the evening at 1500 hours for which Board’s instructions already available. Some remote places like CLR, the sportspersons are forcing because there is no any facility available in such a gnat places. One or Two sportspersons (body building) have got award in the International Body Building event, such people should be encouraged by giving some award. Divisions recruitment also, in all the divisions the quotas are not filled up including Workshops. So, the union urges to help the poor sportsmen for serving to the Railways, if they are qualifying. Suitable instructions be given to the concerned officers in this regard to fill up the quota fully M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): It was stated that all concerned are advised for relief of sports persons for practice. Railway Board’s policy of giving increments to sports persons for excellence in sports is being followed. For filling up the sports quota, necessary process is initiated. During the discussions, GS/SWRMU has highlighted that 55 posts allotted under Sports quota to SW Railway has not been filled and moreover there is no provision to carry forward these posts for the ensuing year. Hence, he requested to initiate action within the stipulated time every year so that vacancies under Sports Quota can be filled up. Further, the sports persons should not be posted in shift duties especially in Commercial and Operating Departments as they are not able to go to practice. CME mentioned that efforts will be made to fill up the quota. Posting of sports persons will be kept on watch. SWRMU is welcome to bring out any specific case for needful action. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) It was mentioned that the notification will be issued shortly. Game-wise distribution has already been made. This year quota will be filled up and old quota for the previous years has to be treated as lapsed. Page 34 of 91 In this connection, President/SWRMU has pointed out that on earlier occasions, Vigilance Department have interfered in the selections and could not complete the selections in time and the quota allotted has been lapsed. Hence, he suggested that time limit has to be prescribed for completion of investigations by Vigilance Department in any selections. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) CME mentioned that for 51 posts for Recruitment against Sports Quota have been identified for the current year the financial year. Notification against open advertisement is being issued shortly. Also trials for recruitment against talent scouting scheme is under process. GS/SWRMU mentioned that Union has not been kept informed about the recruitment of sports quota and in this connection CPO assured that a copy of notification will be made available to Union, once it is issued. He further demanded that the notification may be published on website of SWR. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Notification has been issued, calling applications for filling up 46 posts against sports quota. Position was informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU/25th PNM dated 23.12.2014. GS/SWRMU mentioned that: (1) (2) (3) (4) Recruitment of Sports persons should be made to team sports like Cricket, Hockey etc instead of that to single discipline which will strengthen our existing teams. It was mentioned that the suggestion given by SWRMU will be taken note of for future recruitments. The present bata of Rs.50 paid to sports persons is not sufficient and it should be increased to Rs.300 per day. It was informed to Union that the feasibility of increasing the bata will be examined. Facilities in sports ground should be improved. It was informed to Union that the sports ground will be improved. The Union should be associated in the decision making process for improving of sports and their suggestion should be taken. For the last two years, the grant received from Railway Board is only to the extent of 6.0 lakhs and the earnings from the ground rentals is also limited. M I N U T ES(28/29.05.2015) (1) All the requirements of teams have been taken and efforts are made to strengthen teams. In talent scouting and open advertisement, cricket, hockey, volleyball, swimming, Athletics have been included to ensure SWR continuous winning streak. (2) Present rates are being paid by SWRSA with limited fund availability. It is difficult to organize higher rates. For teams in first 6 places, DA is being paid for tournament period. Hence based on funds availability, the increasing rate may have to be considered. (3) At SBC Ground facilities have been improved. At UBL, private security arrangements for ensuring protection and prevention of trespass are being processed. GS mentioned that last year quota allotted by the Railway Board has not been fully utilized and was lapsed. This is because of the failure of the administration in not calling the volunteers in time before 31st March. He also mentioned that Page 35 of 91 the administration has failed in fulfilling the assurances that were given in the last PNM Meeting. GS mentioned that the administration should take timely action this year at least. In this connection, GS mentioned that the sports recruits, who are recruited, are given the post of TTEs where they are not being spared for practice in the afternoon. He also mentioned that they should be distributed uniformly to all the departments. GS also mentioned that the officials nominated for sports bodies should be circulated to the UNION also. CPO requested CCM and President SWRSA for expeditious finalisation of game wise distribution so that the recruitment can be finalised in time. Item No.01/01/2014 CSTE, CPO, DRM/SBC MERGER OF ANCILLARY FITTER CADRE OF S&T/SBC: In pursuant to the demand made by this union in one of the DRM/PNM during 2009 the ancillary cadres of S&T like cable jointer, painter, blacksmith, tinker, Diesel Mech trades, etc have been merged with one cadre it, ancillary fitters with one seniority vide CPO/UBL Letter No.SWR/P/HQ/621/GN/S&T, dated 24.06.2010. very recently vide Sr.DPO/SBC Memorandum Ltr No. B/P.694/V/PNM/FNM/2009 Dt: 20.07.2012, the ancillary fitter cadre of Mechanical C&W wing of SBC division have been merged with regular stream of C&W with HQ approval to facilitate better promotional opportunity to the incumbents who are over staying in the above ancillary cadre over decades without any promotions. Hence this union urges to communicate the approval for merger of ancillary fitter cadre to the regular stream of technicians in the Signal wing. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) SBC Division is planning to hold joint meeting on the subject. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The joint meeting is yet to be held by SBC Division. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015): Meeting with SWRM Union/SBC was held on 12.05.2015 by Sr.DPO/SBC, further action is on hand. Item No.02/01/2014 CCM PROBLEMS OF TICKET CHECKING STAFF: Change of working pattern of TC staff/T.No.11005/11006 DR-YPR-PY T.No.11005 PYYPR-DR introduced on 07.11.2012. This train is running from DR to PY via YPR (Triweekly). The working pattern is as follows: S.No. 1 Train Number 11005/06 Division/Railway SBC/SWR Manning Section YPR-JTJ Page 36 of 91 2 3 11005/06 11005/06 Unmanned VM/SR JTJ-KPD KPD-PY TC staff of SBC division working up to JTJ. From JTJ-KPD coaches are going unmanned. TC staffs of VM (TPJ Div/SR) are manning Ex- KPD to PY. Hence this union to allow SBC division TC staff to work Ex-YPR to PY and back or allow VM depot (TPJ division/SR) to work Ex-PY to SBC and back to avoid handling over the chart in mid-night and to avoid unmanning of coaches Ex-JTJ to KPD and pilot movement, since, the train runs tri-weekly. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) CCM has mentioned that a meeting was held with Southern Railway officials on 24.06.2014 to sort the issue and a copy of the minutes was handed over to GS/SWRMU. After going through the minutes, GS has expressed his displeasure as few trains were going to be handed over to Southern Railway. In the presence of General Manager, this issue was raised on 10.07.2014 once again and after prolonged discussions it was agreed to keep the proposal in abeyance. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) GS/SWRMU mentioned that the proposal of the Administration may be given to the Union to examine and respond. Thereafter the issue may be sorted out with Southern Railway with the participation of Unions of both railways. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) CCM/FM has mentioned that CCM would like to have the discussions with the representatives of SWRMU before moving the proposal and hence requested GS to inform the date convenient for them. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015) GS mentioned that the problems should be solved by holding meetings by the administration at the level of PHODs between the Railways. He also mentioned that two meetings were conducted in the Chamber of CCM/PS and the discussions were in vain. Southern Railway is giving a train which is not convenient to us. GS also mentioned that Mail and Cauvery Express trains are to be manned by SWR staff. After detailed deliberations, Union has agreed to give their suggestions by 10th June, 2015. A meeting will be conducted with the officials of SWRMU along with their suggestions in June, 2015. Thereafter, it will be taken up with Southern Railway for a meeting to resolve the matter. ItemNo.03/01/2014 CMD PROCUREMENT OF AMBULANCE VAN TO HU/YPR. The YPR have become the 2nd terminus station in SBC division. About 800 staffs are working at YPR area. A part from this YPR colonies having 800 Qtrs wherein a total of around 3000 peoples including Railwaymen and their wards are availing medical facilities at HU/YPR. The Railwaymen’s are finding serious hardship and inconvenience during emergency particularly accident/ IOD while on duty to get them shifted to RHSBC/ other referral hospitals due to non-availability of Ambulance van. This issue has Page 37 of 91 been discussed at Division and it has been replied to us that necessary proposal has been send to HQ. In view of the above this union urges to communicate the approval for procurement of ambulance van. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) GS highlighted the recent death of one AC Mechanic in the absence of doctor and ambulance. CMD has mentioned that the proposal is being initiated at Divisional level and assured that the ambulance will be made available within six months. CMD also made it clear that till such time ambulance is made available, Imprest can be utilized to hire the ambulance in case of emergency. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Proposal has been sent to FA&CAO for concurrence. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The proposal for hiring of Ambulance Service round the clock at HU/YPR for a period of one year is under process. The compliance of the observations of FA & CAO/UBL was submitted to FA & CAO on 22/12/2014. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Sanction of the competent authority has been conveyed to CMS/SBC for hiring of ambulance services round the clock of HU/YPR for a period of one year. Vide CMD/SWR letter No.MD.69/Ambulance/2015 dated 07.04.2015. GS mentioned that the ambulance should be made available round the clock. Item No. 04/01/2014 COM, CPO, DRM/SBC CHANGE OF CLASSIFICATIONS OF SMs OF NRYP & BSPL. This union has demanded to change the rosters SM’s of NRYP & BSPL at par with SSPN. During 2011 the actual job analysis has been conducted and based on the jurisdiction the roster’s of SM’s was changed to upgraded classification from EI to C . since then onwards this union has been persistently requesting the administration to implement the changed classification to NRYP & BSPL on the lines of DPJ station wherein FJA was conducted only at DPJ the justified change of classification has been implemented for entire section from BAND to OMLR. However, this has not been done in case of NRYP & BSPL. Once again this union urges to communicate the HQ approval to change the rosters of SM’s of above station from EI to C. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) Job analysis is taken up by SBC Division in these stations. Further action will be taken based on this analysis. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Bangalore Division has advised that job analysis has been conducted on 19.09.2014 and on receipt of the proposal from Bangalore Division, the matter will be examined further. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The proposal from the Division is yet to be received. Page 38 of 91 M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Job analysis conducted for SMs of BSPL station from 13.05.2014 to 16.05.2014 and at NRYP station from 09.09.2014 to 12.09.2014 have justified for continuation of the present classification of EI. DS/SWRMU/SBC stated that the Job Analysis Committee had justified for change of classification, but was overruled by divisional authorities. The factual position will be ascertained from Bangalore Division and advised to Union. Item No: 07/01/2014 PCE, CEE, DRM/MYS REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING OBSOLETE TYPE LIFT BY DOUBLE DOOR NEW TYPE AT DIVISIONAL OFFICE/MYS The existing lift at Divisional office building being old and has served more than 15 years. Due to its long year of service the lift is getting frequently failed and the agency which is holding AMC of the lift is facing difficult for replacement of defective components being the model of the existing lift has become obsolete. The differently abled employees and heart patients working at 1st and 2nd floor are facing much problem during the frequent failure of the obsolete lift. Hence this subject was placed in divisional PNM and discussed with the concerned several time but nothing has come out. Based on that division has sent the proposal for replacing the existing obsolete type by double door new type lift and CEE/SWR/UBL approved this with a remark “APPROVED BUT THE PROPOSAL TO BE PROCESSED UNDER THE PLAN HEAD 64 - OTHER SPECIFIED WORK (OSW)” and in turn Sr.DEE/MYS has complied for this remark by up loading the work in IRPSM under PH-“OSW”. Hence this UNION demands to take up the above work under the power of GM out of turn for the year 2014-15. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) The proposal of replacement of lift at Divisional Office, Mysore is under ‘’other Specified Work’’ for the year 2014-15. The same has been vetted by Finance on14/05/2014. Approval of estimate from the competent authority is under process. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) The work at a total cost of Rs.28 lakhs was proposed by Sr.DEE/MYS at Divisional level under PH-OSW (6400). But due to paucity of funds during the current year i.e.2014-15 the proposal has been dropped. CEE mentioned that this will be included in the budget of next year. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Sr.DEE/MYS has been advised vide lr. No. SWR/EL/W-671/WP/HQ-Corres.Vol.III dtd. 19.12.2014 to propose the work in 2015-16 M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): The proposal for Rs.29 lakhs vetted by divisional finance and approved by DRM. This is being processed by Sr.DEE/MYS for inclusion in DWP 2015-16. Item No. 10/01/2014 COM, DRM/MYS OPENING OF 4TH CONTROL BOARD IN MYS DIVISION Page 39 of 91 Though MYS division is having a route KMs of 1160, there is an only three control board which is putting lot of hardship and strenuous work for the existing controllers, while the other 2 divisions are having 4 control boards. Hence this UNION urges to arrange to open one more control board at MYS division. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) Division was advised to critically examine the issue and conduct detailed Analysis. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Mysore Division is examining the demand for 4th Control Board. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) This is under examination at divisional level. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This is under examination at divisional level. Item No. 11/01/2014 CMD ERRONEOUS MEDICAL EXAMINATION AT MYS DIVISION. A number of re-medical cases of this division are getting a report UNFIT even though the referral hospitals are certifying that there is no health problems to the person sent for medical examination. For example, recently Shri Luhit Kumar was selected as ALP and in initial medical examination at RH/MYS he has been declared UNFIT in A-1. Consequent to this he submitted a request for re-medical examination and was underwent re-medical examination at RH/SBC and from there also he was found to fail in binocular vision and further he was referred to Shankara netralaya , Chennai , for further evaluation in detail for binocular vision. From Sankara Netrala it was certified that he had no specific complaints .Even after this he has been declared as UNFIT for the post. Hence this UNION urges the administration to reconsider all such cases and to arrange a remedial examination in a candid way. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) It was mentioned to the Union that initially the candidate was medically examined at RH/MYS and found unfit. CMD has considered appeal for re-medical examination of the said candidate with a Medical Board at RH/SBC, where he is found “UNFIT IN CLASS AYE-ONE”. The proceedings of the said Medical Board was accepted by CMD as per the extant rules. This subjected was deliberated again with CMD at length and CMD has agreed to review the case once again in terms of extant instructions. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) On appeal from the candidate, Shri Lohit Kumar, a candidate for the post of ALP, the Medical Board was formed at RH/SBC. The medical board has declared him Unfit in all classes. Hence, conducting of one more Medical Board for examining Shri Lohit Kumar, is not within the powers of CMD. GS mentioned that this will be discussed separately with CMD. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) It was mentioned to the Union that initially the candidate was medically examined at RH/MYS and found unfit. The Medical Department constituted for re-examination on his appeal, has also found him unfit in all cases. Hence, constitution of one more Medical Board for examination of Shri Luhit Kumar is not within the powers of CMD. GS mentioned that the Medical Board for re-examination has referred the case to Sankara Nethralaya for advice. Sankara Nethralaya passed him through in Medical Page 40 of 91 Examination. Instead of accepting the advice of the professional body, the Medical Board made him unfit which is not fair and to be reviewed. General Manager has directed CPO to examine the issue in consultation with CMD. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Re-medical examination has been arranged at RH/Perumbur S.Rly. on 11.03.2015. (C L O S E D) Item No. 13/01/2014 PCE, DRM/MYS, CWM/MYSS CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RAILWAY QUARTERS AT CWS/AP A total of 1900 staff are working at CWS/AP. Only 300 quarters are available which are aged more than 50 years. Half of these quarters are not fit for safe living. In addition to this, around 200 new RRC/RRB candidates have been appointed at CWS/AP in last two years. 80% of new appointees are from different states/places away from Mysore. In the seniority list for new quarters, more than 150 applications are pending. Hence, it is high time to construct new quarters. Hence, this union request the administration to construct a minimum of 200 new quarters (Type-II & III) at CWS/AP. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) A sanction for construction of 8 Nos. of Type-II quarters in lieu of Type-I Quarters No. 31/A-C, 32/AC & 38/A-B is available. Construction of new quarters is not taken up now for paucity of funds M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) A sanction for construction of 8 nos of Ty-II Qrs in lieu of Ty-I Qrs No.32/AC & 38/ A-B is available. Tender has been called vide Tender Notice no.09/MYS/2013 of 26/09/2013 and there were no response. It will be retendered again. It was mentioned by GS/SWRMU that 200 new RRC/RRB candidates have been appointed at CWS/AP in the last two years and they want additional quarters. PCE mentioned that the proposal for construction of additional quarters may be worked out and submitted by MYS Division for inclusion in Works Programme. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) A sanction for construction of 8 nos of Ty-II Qrs in lieu of Ty-I Qrs No.32/AC & 38/ A-B is available. CWM has sent a proposal to DRM/MYS recently for construction of new quarters. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): WPO / MYSS has proposed for construction of 72 new railway Qrts at AP vide letter No.P.694/IVdt.27.2.2014.Work will be proposed for inclusion in PWP- 2016-17. Union requested to try to handover the quarters taken up in the PWP of 201516 and priority should be given against the condemned ones as employees are facing hardship. Item No. 15/01/2014 CMD, CPO, DRM/MYS FILLING UP THE VACANCY OF CHI/AP Staff position of CHI/AP is as follows: S.No. Name of post Sanctioned Available Vacancy Page 41 of 91 1 2 3 Sanitary Jamedar Sanitary Khalasi Sanitary Cleaner TOTAL 2 1 23 26 1 16 17 1 1 7 9 Out of a total sanction of 26 posts, 9 posts are vacant. Available 5 staff also are being regularly disturbed for Mysore division. This derailed the work of cleaning shops as well as Railway colony. Hence, 9 existing vacancies should be filled immediately and further action to be taken to stop disturbing AP staff for Division. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) Vacancy position of Sanitary Cleaner Post is as under: Sanctions Actuals Vacancy Sr.Safaiwala 28 12 16 Safaiwala 98 103 -5 San/Khalasi 08 04 04 Total 134 119 15 RRC indent has been placed on RRC for 21 papers of Safaiwala’s in 2012 & indent for 12 papers placed in 2013.On receipt of RRC papers position will improve. GS has requested to give more priority to CHI/AP. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) 11 RRC papers of Safaiwalas are under process of appointment in Mysore Division. CPO has requested MD to advise CMS/Mysore to give priority to CWS/AP while making appointment. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) 12 Safaiwalas of RRC / UBL have joined Medical Department / MYS Division and they were posted as under S.LNo. Posted to No 1 2 3 4 5 CHI/AP CHI /Colony / MYS CHI/ASK CHI/HRR RH/MYS 4 5 1 1 1 MINUTE S(27/28.05.2015) 2 at RH/MYS M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): As per the vacancy position, only 4 vacancies are available in the entire Mysore Division. Secretary/MYSS informed that there are 6 vacancies. CMD mentioned that this will be examined and give detailed remarks later. Item No. 17/01/2014 CME, CPO STAFF SANCTION FOR 182 LOCOS AT EMD DIESEL SHED, HUBLI EMD Diesel shed Hubli has staff sanction for only 150 locos till date. But as of now this shed is maintaining more than 182 locos. So it is injustice on the part of the employees in less number and working for more number of locomotives. So it is a right of the staff Page 42 of 91 of EMD Diesel shed to place a requisition to sanction staff for 182 locos. Hence, this Union urges to sanction staff for 182 locos. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) CME has mentioned that proposal for creation of posts is under process. GS/SWRMU has mentioned that the Locos have been received one year back and proposal for creation of posts is still under process. Hence, he demanded that OT has to be paid till such time regular posts are created. CME has mentioned that creation of posts will be pursued. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Clarification has been sought from Railway Board as to whether the ancillary posts are to be included in the yard stick for manpower requirement. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Clarification has been sought from Railway Board Vide letter Nos. SWR/M/D/15 dated 26.3.2012, 27.6.2012, 18.10.2012, 20.6.2014, 27.10.2014 and 09.12.2014 and the same is awaited M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015): Clarification has been sought from Railway Board Vide letter Nos. SWR/M/D/15 dated 26.3.2012, 27.6.2012, 18.10.2012, 20.6.2014, 27.10.2014 and 09.12.2014 and 04.3.2015 and the same is awaited. A copy of the letter has been given to GS also to use his good offices to pursue the matter at Railway Board. Item No. 22/01/2014 CPO, DRM/MYS FILLING UP OF VACANCIES (a) DRQ vacancies to be fill up in all the departments of headquarters office: The vacancies of the head quarters office in all the departments is not filled up till date, the matter was discussed with CPO several times where as no proper response is received to this union, this union urges the administration to fill up all DRQ vacancies in all the departments of head quarter’s office very immediately, is any action taken In this regard the same may be intimate to this union please. (b) Fill up the vacancy position of Station Masters over Mysore Division. With reference to the above subject, the details of vacancy position with sanction and actual and vacancy over Mysore Division is sanction posts: 409 , Actual posts: 365 , Vacancy posts: 44 . this union urges the administration to fill up the vacancy position. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) (a) (b) 13. No of Sr.Clerk, RRB papers are under process for appointment. Indents for 117 Jr.Clerk have been placed on RRB. 49 RRB papers of ASM have been supplied to the Division. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Page 43 of 91 Now against 408 sanctioned posts in SM category, 355 staff are available leaving 53 vacancies. Out of 49 papers alloted to Mysore Division only 43 were found fit and sent for training. On completion of their successful training by 05.11.2014, they will be posted to fill up the vacancies. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) a) b) 61 RRB papers for Jr.Clerks have been received and are under distribution. Filling up the vacancy position of Station Masters over Mysore Division Present Position : VACANCY POSITION OF SM’s CATEGORY Category SAN SS/ Rs. 4600 Gr. Pay 163 SM/ Rs.4200/- Gr.Pay 217 A.S.M/Rs.2800/- Gr.Pay 28 Total 408 ACT 153 173 62 388 VAC 10 44 -34 20 The selectin to the post of ASM 10 Promotional Quota (06 posts) and LDCE ( 4 posts) initiated on 9.6.2014, but none qualified. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): (a) Against indent for 120 on RRB, 61 RRB papers for Jr.Clerk received and distributed. (b) As on date as against 408 sanctions,388 actuals are there and 20 vacancies in the cadre of SMs The selection for 22 SMs in GP 4200 (Traffic App) under LDCE quota is called for from eligible volunteers on 04.02.2015. Notification against GDCE quota has also been issued. (C L O S E D) Item No. 24/01/2014 CPO, COS, CME DEBITING OF LAP ON ACCOUNT OF UNPAID HOLIDAY TO SUPERVISORY AND MINISTERIAL STAFF. The supervisory and ministerial staff of Hubli workshop is being debited with LAP in lieu of Unpaid holidays. But as it is referred that Mysore workshop which is in jurisdiction of South Western Railway is also availing unpaid holidays but the supervisory and ministerial staff are not being debited with LAP. Further, as per the information obtained that the Golden rock workshop of Southern Railway is also not debited with LAP on account of Unpaid holidays to the supervisory and ministerial staff. Hence, this Union urges the administration to stop debiting the LAP from the supervisory and ministerial staff of Hubli workshop on account of unpaid holidays. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) The proposal has been sent to FA&CAO. FA&CAO asked for certain details. The same have been called from WPO/UBLS and COS. After discussion, it was proposed to refer the issue to Railway Board. Page 44 of 91 M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Draft proposal to Railway Board, has been sent to associate finance for concurrence. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This was referred to Railway Board. Item No. 27/01/2014 CMD, CPO FILLING UP OF THE POST OF DESIGNATED OFFICER UNDER FSS ACT, 2006. As per the RB’s lr.no.2012/H-1/9/2/1 dt.29.10.2012 the work charge post of “Designated Officer” (Gr.B post) has been created in S.W.Railway in the month of Oct2013 itself in view of implementing the ‘Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006’ in our Railway. Two Food Safety Officers drawn from the Health Inspector category are functioning full time. Dr. Mane, Dy.CMD/SWR has been nominated for the post of “Designated Officer” and looking after the duties as additional charge. In this connection this is to bring to your kind notice that as per the Rule no.2.1.2 of FSS Act, 2006 the “Designated Officer” shall be a “whole time officer” with minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects and also person having been appointed as Food Inspector having qualification prescribed under PFA Rules 1955 or as local health Authority shall be eligible for the post of “Designated Officer” Moreover as per the Rule 2.1.2 (iii)b, if the post of Designated officer held by any other officer as additional charge basis the Officer shall continue to hold such additional charge till such a time a whole time Designated Officer is appointed or for a period of one year from 28.3.2008 whichever is earlier. So the nomination of Dr.Mane, Dy.CMD as Designated Officer is not valid as per the provision of Act. It is regretted to inform your goodself that our administration has violated rules of FSS Act 2006 by not taking any initiative to fill up the whole time Designated Officer in spite of the availability of eligible candidates in Health Inspector category. Hence, it is requested to your goodself to kindly look into the matter for necessary action to fill up the “Designated Officer” post from the eligible candidates as per the norms of FSS Act, 2006. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) It was mentioned that Shri T. Penchalaiah, Health Officer/HQRS/ UBL was notified by FSSAI vide order no. 1(42)2011/Railway/FSSAI dated 19/06/2013, to work as a “Designated Officer”. After his retirement as there was no health officer available in SWR, Dr. Ramakrishna Mane, Dy. CMD/SWR was notified as “Designated Officer” by FSSAI vide Order no. 1(42)2011/ Railway/FSSAI dated 24/10/2013.Selection of the one post of “Health Officer” is in the pipeline. Nomination of the Designated Officer will be done after the finalization of the above selection GS/SWRMU has mentioned that the subject was misunderstood. In this connection he has clarified that the subject was with regard to creation of Food Safety Officer in terms of Railway Board’s Letter No.2012/H-1/9/2/1, dated 29.10.2012, a copy of which was handed over to CPO in the forum. CPO has stated that the issue will be examined once again in terms of the letter given by GS/SWRMU. GS also mentioned that the above post to be filled up by calling volunteers on full time basis and not on nomination basis. Page 45 of 91 M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Shri P.S. Joshi, who has been selected as Health Officer, has been nominated as a Designated Officer and sent to Railway Board for approval and notification by FSSAI under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It was brought to the notice of MD that Shri P.S.Joshi is not having the requisite qualification and requested to conduct the selection as per the instructions of Railway Board. CPO has stated that selection will be conducted for this post as well as the anticipated vacancy of Shri P.S.Joshi since he is retiring within a short period. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) It was mentioned that Shri P.S. Joshi, who has been selected as Health Officer, has been nominated as a Designated Officer and proposal sent to Railway Board for approval and notification by FSSAI under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. GS/SWRMU mentioned that the post of Designated Officer should be filled up by persons having qualification prescribed in the FSS Act, 2006. It was pointed out that the post of Designated Officer is being filled up as provided in Railway Board’s letter No.2012/H-1/9/2/1, dated 29.10.2012. Further, expeditious action will be taken to extend the currency of the Work Charged post of Designated Officer. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Assessment of vacancies for filling up of 02 posts of Health Officer including the vacancy of Designated Officer has been approved. Notification is being issued. Item No. 28/01/2014 CPO, DRM/UBL SELECTION FOR THE POST OF STAFF & WELFARE INSPECTOR IN PB 930034800+GP 4200 (35% QUOTA) OPEN TO ALL GR-C & GR-D EMPLOYEES (Ref: DRM/P/UBL LR.NO.H/P.608/I/S&WI/STREAM-I&II DATED 09.10.2012) Notification was issued for conducting selection for the post of S&WI for total of 07 vacancies (UR=5, SC=2). Written examination also held and results also declared vide H/P.608/1/I/S&WI/Stream I & II dated 01.04.2013 in which 7 employees were qualified. Before panel could be released, the SDGM Office has seized the records and till now nothing has been done. In view of this the Hubli division is facing shortage of Welfare Inspectors and the compassionate appointment reports are delayed badly. The available staff are overburdened with work. Because of the delay in finalizing the matter, the vacancies could not be filled and no further selections could be held. This subject I have also discussed with your goodself. It is requested to kindly take appropriate decision on the above subject, early. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Position informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU/ Gen.Corress. Vol.I/20, dated 05.05.2014. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Position informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU/Gen.Corress. Vol.I/20, dated 05.05.2014. Page 46 of 91 M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This issue has been discussed at length. CPO mentioned that if there was an urgent need to fill up vacancies of S&WI, Hubli Division can send proposals for adhoc promotion. Item No. 29/01/2014 DELAY/REGRET CLAIMS WITHOUT PROPER REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES. CMD REASONS IN There are many cases coming up for the medical reimbursement rejected by Railway Hospital, Hubli. Example: the following some of the cases are furnished below for necessary action. (a) Sri.D.Panneer, Rtd.SMR/MRB The claims of reimbursement of medical expenses incurred for his self treatment during 2011 & 2012 at Vellore in view of emergency, is still pending. The employee has retired from service and facing lot of financial crisis. His health suddenly became worse and got admitted in the CMC/Vellor on 4.8.2011 when he proceeded to his native place since received death message of his sister. He was diagnosed as chronic kidney disease stage-5 and initiated dialysis as an emergency basis and further advised homo dialysis every alternative days. He was admitted from 20.9.2011 to 27.9.2011 for AV Fistula and 29.9.2011 to 4.10.2011 for coronary angiogram for pre-transplant warm u. His brother has voluntarily donated his kidney for him. He got admitted for renal transplant from 14.1.2012 to 28.1.2012 and underwent renal transplant on 19.1.2012 and follow-up transplant OPD for 6 months and has to continue immune suppressive medication lifelong. There are no Govt.institutions nearby to take renal transplant. His wife and minor daughter were along with him to take care of him and they could not move anywhere leaving him alone. His representations dated 23.8.2011, 12.11.2011, 22.2.2012 and 17.6.2012 have not received any attention. In view of the above, the union urges to reimburse the medical expenses incurred by the above named at CMC Hospital, Vellore immediately. (b) Shri Noel Pillai OS/Sr.DME/O/UBL. Ref: Representation dated 01/12/2009, 19/12/2009 & 24/3/2010. CMS/RH/UBL No. H/MD-34/4/10 dated: 03/03/2010. The claims of reimbursement of medical expenses incurred for his self treatment during 2009. His health suddenly became worse and got admitted in Yelamalli Hospital Hubli. He experienced severe pain in abdomen unable to bear the pain or pass urine. His wife and children rushed to private hospital Yelamalli near to his daughter’s house and Hospital authorities immediately started the treatment, due to the severe abdomen pain it was suspected to be appendices and decided that an operation was needed, after all the necessary tests were conducted as I am a diabetic patient on 17/09/2009 at 9.30 hrs the operation commenced, during the course of operation it was confirmed that the case was of Explorative Luparateum for which a major abdomen surgery was conducted. His wife and children are not aware of the rules and regulations prevailing In the railways, nor do they know the procedure to be followed by approaching the Railway hospital authorities. As he discharged from the Yelamalli Nursing Home, he reported and was placed on sick list from Page 47 of 91 06/10/2009 to 30/10/2009 vide AMC/DMC No. 055725 dated 06/10/200930/10/2009. In view of the above, the union urges to reimburse the medical expenses incurred by the above named at Yelamalli Hospital, Hubli immediately. (c) Shri Prabhu Shankar Kademani MCM in Engg dept. SE/W/O/Qrs/UBL in Hubli division. On 5th April, 2013 Sri. Prabhu Shankar Kademani consulted doctor at Railway hospital for swelling in his both legs and also inability to walk& stand for long time. From 5th to 9th April he attended Railway hospital and he was treated with some medications but his problem was not resolved. In the evening of 09.04.13 he suddenly developed chest pain at home and it was a medical emergency so he could not go to Railway hospital and consulted the Spandana hospital, Saptapur, Dharwad which is nearer to his house. At Spandana hospital they advised for certain investigations and directed to consult Dr.Vivekanand Gajapati a Heart specialist (cardiologist) and gave some medication to relieve his chest pain. Further he consulted the Doctor and he had to undergo Angiography test at SDM Narayana Hurudalaya Dharwad on 23.04.2013 and had to undergo surgery as early as possible Further he was advised not to undertake travelling. Therefore, he underwent heart surgery and coronary artery bypass graft and was put in ICU. He became normal and was discharged on 31.05.2013. In view of the above circumstances, the union urges to reimburse the expenses incurred by him immediately. As the claims are genuine cases since they have they have gone due to the emergency, the claims can be paid to the employees without further delay. As Railway Board advised to see the reimbursement cases liberally and it is also discussed in the Railway board PNM with AIRF. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) (a) The reimbursement of Shri Dharman Panner SM/Munirabaad was regretted by CMS/UBL vide letter no. H/MD.34/4/10 dated 30/01/2014 as per the Railway Board letter no. 2005/H/6-4/Policy –II dated 31/01/2007 & Ltr. No. 2005/H/64/Policy-III dated 16/04/2007. (b) The reimbursement of Shri. Noel Pillai. OS/Sr.DME/O/UBL was regretted by CMS/UBL vide letter no. H/MD.34/4/10 dated 03/03/2010 as per the Railway Board Policy. CMD has agreed to review these cases once again. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) All the three cases are being reviewed. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The three reimbursement claims of 1) Shri D. Paneer, Retd. SMR/MRB 2) Shri Noel Pillai, OS/Sr. DME/O/UBL & 3) Shri Prabhu Shankar Kademani, MCM/SE/W/O/Qtrs/UBL, as brought out by SWRMU are being reviewed and under process for obtaining sanction of competent authority M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Shri D. Paneer, Retd. SMR/MRB: The claim amount has been prepared as per eligibility and sent to FA &CAO for concurrence on 06.04.2015. Page 48 of 91 Shri Noel Pillai, OS/Sr. DME/O/UBL: Sri.Noel Pillai, OS-I/Sr.DME was advised to submit the original bills in support of his claims vide CMS/UBL letter No.H/MD-34/4/15 dated 12.03.2015. Shri Prabhu Shankar Kademani, MCM/SE/W/O/Qtrs/UBL: Financial concurrence signified for Rs.1,30,000/- by Sr.DFM/UBL vide letter No.A/EN/UBL/Med.Re-im/Vol.I dated 08.05.2015 Item No. 30/01/2014 CPO, DRMs-UBL, SBC, MYS APPOINTMENT ON COMPASSIONATE GROUNDS: Some of the appointments on CG are regretted/delayed due to which the widow/wards of the deceased employee are suffering. Some of the cases are submitted for speedy disposal and justice: (a) (C L O S E D) (b) (C L O S E D) (c) Sri. Mohammed H. Butler Loco Pilot/UBL was sent for PME on 31-5-2005 after conducting all the required Medical investigation it was detected that he had problem in his heart and the Central Hospital/UBL directed him to Rly Hospital/Perambur in Southern Railway .and the report was positive and he is not fit for Loco pilot post and the doctors at CH/UBL decided to make him unfit for drivers post on 26-4-2005. However unfit certificate was issued on 20-72005 no obvious reasons and after Medically decategorized Mohammed H. Butler had voluntarily retired seeking CG appointment to his son Mohammed Sharif but the administration did not consider his request taking that 5 years left over service should be there from the date of decategorization. Hence this union would like to highlight that the medical board had already taken a decision that the employee is unfit for driver’s post on 26.4-2005 but the unfit certificate was issued on 20-7-2005. The party is eligible for CG as he is having 5 years service from the date of decision taken that he is not taken to duty ie, 26-4-2005 and in this connection CMS has given a clear letter No. M/MD/84/Md. HB/12 dated : 2-8-2012 . So this union urges to consider the Compassionate ground appointment. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Certain clarification has been sought from UBL Division regarding medical certificate of the Ex. Employee. As required details were not furnished by UBL Division, the matter was referred back to UBL Division. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Case is under examination. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Case is under examination with reference to details furnished by UBL Division. (d) (C L O S E D) (e) (C L O S E D) Page 49 of 91 (f) (C L O S E D) (g) (C L O S E D) (h) (C L O S E D) (i) (C L O S E D) (j) (C L O S E D) (k) Sri. V. Sanjai kumar B.Com s/o M.Vittal ex. Mail/Express Guard/ASK case of CG appointment pending with GM’s sanction for late applying for CGA by candidate. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Sr.DPO/MYS has been advised to examine the case in the light of Railway Board letter No. RBE.No.78/2006. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Case is under examination in MYS Division. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Sri. M.Vittal, father of Sri. V. Sanjai kumar was medically de-categorised on 30.05.2001 and voluntarily retired on 15.06.2001. The instructions for C.G. appointment in respect of partially de-categorised staff who seeks voluntary retirement has been given RBE 78/2006. In this circular it is mentioned that, the cases which have already been finalised need not be re-opened. Therefore C.G. appointment is not considered in this case. The candidate has been advised accordingly on 09.01.2015. (CLOSED) (l) Sri. Pawan J. B.E. ( Industrial & Production Engg) s/o of D. Joshua Ex. Watchman , SSE/W/O/SKLR Head quarters to conduct test pending with CPO. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Case is under process M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Case is under process. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Case is under examination.. (m) Sri. Yellappa, s/o Anandappa Ex. Trackman/ PWI/O/SHV at the time of application submitted 7th standard certificate later submitted 8th pass certificate pending with CPO for condonation. Hence this union requests the administration to consider the CGA Page 50 of 91 M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) The case is under process in Mysore Division. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The case is under process in Mysore Division. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015):The case is under examination at Divisional level. (n) Sri. Girish s/o Sidanna Siddaiah Ex.Trackman, PWI/O/SMET at the time of application submitted 8th standard fail certificate later submitted 10th the pass certificate pending with CPO for condonation. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) This case was rejected by MYS Division for having produced Bogus certificate. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Candidate has been advised by Sr.DPO/MYS on 04.11.2014 that there are no sufficient reasons to review the debarment already imposed on him. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This case was rejected by MYS Division as the applicant produced bogus educational certificate. (C L O S E D) (o) Case of Edwin, S/o Anthony.S. ex.Pointsman/Bageshapur MYS divn, missing from 30.10.2004 – All relevant documents including FIR have been submitted by the widow Smt. Manjula but appointment on compassionate grounds is yet to be issued. It is almost ten years the employee has gone missing. The family is finding it difficult to maintain with no other sources of income. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) This is case of missing employee which is being dealt by MYS Division. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The Supdt, Of Police, Hassan has been reminded once again vide letter No.Y/P/268/11/04 of 19.12.2014. As per the policy in SWR vide Letter NO. SWR /P.268/Policy CGA/ dt.10.6.2008 ( Para. No.VII ) in respect of missing case, CGA appointment could be done only on closure of the case. As reply from SP/HAS has not been received, the matter has been pursued with reminders, by deputing APO, personal letter to Police Official by Sr.DPO and also reminders. On receipt of reply, this will be pursued further. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Report from police authorities has been received in MYS Division and it is under examination. (p) Case of Mr. T.J.Nithin Sagar, S/o T.S.Jayappa, ex.Hd.TE/CTI/O/DVG MYS divn, expired on 30.10.2008. The employee left behind a daughter and a son who were minors. The widow Smt. K.P.Rajamma was informed to apply for Page 51 of 91 appointment of her son Mr. T.J.Nithin Sagar on attaining majority ie. On or after 26.7.2012. Accordingly, when the widow has sought for appointment on compassionate grounds vide her appln dt. 30.7.2012, ie immediately on attaining majority by her son and without sending him for further education, in view of financial difficulties she was facing. But, her request has been rejected stating that her financial condition is satisfactory since she was working as Teacher in the Govt.Primary School. Her earnings as school teacher is not sufficing her needs to look after the education of her daughter and she has incurred loans for treatment of cancer. She herself is suffering from perennial health problems and spending nearly 2000/- per month for treatment. She has incurred loans to the tune of 11 lakhs for treatment and most of the settlement amounts has been used for clearing the same and now left with no cash on hand. She has also taken loan from SBI 12.5 lakhs for constructing a small house with one floor in outskirts of the city and being lone woman with 2 minor children, she has asked her cousin to stay in the first floor for her protection. She is not getting any income ( rent) from the house. Further there is no income from the ancestral property of uncultivated land. As the widow is also aged and suffering from perennial health problems and the teacher job is not of permanent nature and the children are too young, there will be none to look after them in case of her death. Hence, the case is genuine since the finance condition is not satisfactory. Therefore the union urges to offer appointment on compassionate grounds immediately to Mr. Nithin Sagar, S/o Late Sri. T.S.Jayappa, ex.Hd.TE/CTI/O/DVG MYS divn. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) The case belongs to MYS Division which is now under re-examination at Divisional level. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The Competent Authority in MYS Division has approved the case for C.G.Appointment. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Candidate has been appointed as Tech/ III/ A.C in MYS Division. (C L O S E D) Item No.04/2/2014. CCM, CMD, DRM/UBL, SBC, MYS SUPPLY OF SUBSTANDARD FOOD ITEMS BY VRRs & TEA STALLS The quality of food supplying by VRRs, Pantry cars and tea stalls of the division are substandard. Maximum number of employees are depending these food while on duty/on line. Till 04.08.2011 there were three FOOD INSPECTORS working under PFA 1954 over the MYS division and around 12 across the Zone for monitoring the Quality of the food items supplied by the above stalls. It is under stood that on repealing of PFA Act with FSSA Act 2006 and FSSA Rule 2011 w.e.f 05.08.2011; only two Food Safety Officers (FSOs) are available at HQ for monitoring the quality of food items supplied by the Catering establishments/pantry cars for the entire zone in place of previous 12 Food Inspectors. Hence it is urged to appoint sufficient Number of FSOs at Divisional level instead of Zonal level for the effective implementation of FSSA Act and Rule across the division for ensuring the Quality of food supplied by the catering establishment including Pantry cars as prior to August 2011, for the complete wellbeing of employees and Railway Public. Page 52 of 91 M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) As per the guidelines of Railway Board issued vide letter No.2012/H-1/9/2/1 dated 29.10.2012, one Food Safety Officer for 2 divisions to be nominated. As SWR is having 3 divisions, two Food Safety Officers have been nominated and functioning. To ensure cleanliness, hygiene and food quality of VRR, Tea Stalls and Pantry Cars, regular inspections are carried out by all the health inspectors of SWR and they are collecting food samples under Quality Control apart from food samples collected by Food safety Officers under FSSAI. GS/SWRMU mentioned that the quality of food supplied at Tumkur is not good and sambar is also not supplied with idly. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The Health & Malaria Inspectors have been instructed by Medical Department to conduct regular inspections with Commercial/Catering Inspectors to ensure cleanliness, hygiene and Food Quality from VRRs, Tea Stalls and Pantry Cars.Divisions have been advised by Commercial Department vide letter No. C.79/Catg./Meeting/2014 dated 27.11.2014 for conducting regular inspections and keen watch. GS has requested that steps may be taken to display the Menu clearly by VRRs and Tea Stalls in all the stations and especially at Tumkur Station apart from monitoring the quality of food. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015) Extant instructions regarding the prominent display of price list and menu have been reiterated to all divisions to ensure compliance. Further with respect to Tumkur (TK) station issue, suitable instructions have been issued to the divisions to ensure supply of all items on menu. (C L O S E D) Item No.06/2/2014 CPO CONDUCTING OF GENERAL DEPARTMENT COMPETITIVE EXAM FOR FILLING UP OF VACANCIES IN GRADUATE QUOTA IN COMMERCIAL & OPERATING DEPARTMENT: The GDCE Exam to full up graduate quota has not been held from quite a long time to fill up the vacancies of ECRC, ASM’s & TC’s and other categories from serving graduates, whereas one such selection was held during erstwhile Southern Railway days when SBC Division was part of Southern Railway. Since then no such selections have been held ever. As the administration is aware that the new RRC candidates are well educated and having graduation qualification even in some of them are master graduates and they are working as group ‘D’ employees. If the administration conducts GDCE selections, it is a golden opportunity for serving graduate employees to excel themselves in the competitive exam to seek better carrier progression for them. This was one of DRM/PNM agenda in 33rd PNM of SBC division and the M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015) furnished were that the matter has been referred to HQ. Hence this urges to conduct GDCE selections to felicitate promotional opportunity to serving Group-D graduates. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Railway Board have extended the scheme of GDCE vide their letter No.E(NG)I2011/PM1/2 dated 12/09/2014(RBE.No.98/2014) upto 31.03.2016. Action will be taken Page 53 of 91 to fill up the vacancies for GDCE portion in the prescribed categories while filling up the vacancies in DR quota henceforth. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The Competent Authority has approved to conduct GDCE to fill up 50% direct recruitment quota vacancies in the categories of ASM, Goods Guard and Ticket Checking. Divisions have been advised vide ltr.No.SWR/P/R/563/LDCE dated 24.12.2014 for immediate action in the matter. Position informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU /25th PNM dated 26.12.2014. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015): (1) A notification for filling up through GDCE 60 posts of Ticket Examiner in pay Band 5200-20200 with GP. Rs.1900/- over S.W.Railway from serving employees has been issued.. (2) Notification No.02/2015 dated 30.03.2015 for filling up of 54 posts of Goods Guard in GP Rs.2800/-through GDCE over S.W.Railway from serving employees has been issued. (3) Notification No.03/2015 dated 01.05.2015 for filling up of 118 posts of ASM in GP Rs.2800/-through GDCE over S.W.Railway from serving employees has been issued. (C L O S E D) Item No.07/2/2014 CME, COM, DRM/SBC REVISING THE CREW CHANGE OVER POINT FROM GTL TO DMM From the inception of SBC Division the Crew was working up to DMM & back. During 2009, SBC Division administration have made a experiment to change the crew change over point from DMM to GTL & DHNE. As the administration is aware the Running Staff are coming under continuous roster classification (8 hrs) some of the following trains the working hours is more than 8 hrs. T.No.12786, 11302 & 12649 etc. Apart from the above the Loco Pilots are forced to adhere two different railways G&RS in a single train movement working for more than 8 hrs at a stretch and further out station rest more than 24 hrs is nothing but waste of man hours of the crew. The Loco Pilots are making a hue and cry with the administration to reduce the working hours of Running Staff by the way of changing the crew change over point from GTL to DMM to avoid stress and strain for the most sensitive/safety cadre. The actual working hours to DMM works out to 5 hrs. The basic criteria to reckon the working hours of the Running Staff is average fortnightly working hours. Prior to extension of crew change over point the average working hours was not less than 96 hrs for fortnightly even after extended crew run also it works out to same hrs. Actually speaking due to outstation detention for a longer hours is causing loss of man hours the same crew can be utilized for working return train with minimum outstation rest to avoid outstation stay for longer hours. As per the SPAD minutes circulated vide Boards Letter 2004/M(L)/466/7101 dated: 14.06.2012 part ‘B’ para 6 reads “Links should be made in such a way so that not more than 2 to 3 continuous nights, all efforts should be made to reduce the working hours for 6 hours duty during 22.00 hrs to 06.00 hrs”. Page 54 of 91 The Existing links at GTL section all the trains during the night the actual working hours are more than 8 hrs. Hence, this union urges to cut off the crew change over point at DMM instead of GTL & DHNE. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) A meeting was held at GTL-S.C.RLY to discuss this issue by SBC Division on 23.09.14 and the issue is under consideration of GTL Division. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The issue of working of train to DHNE has been discussed with GTL division and reply is awaited. Sr.DME/SBC advised GTL Division vide letter No. B/M.694/SHARING dated 25.11.2014 and 09.12.2014 on the subject matter. The working hours of crew towards GTL are less than 10 Hours. On the request of GS/SWRMU, COM has agreed to pursue the matter with Guntakal Division. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): At present SBC Division crew is working in both SBC-DMM-GTL and SBC-DMM-DHNE section. As per the meeting with GTL Division, GTL Division has accepted to take over trains running in SBC-DMM-DHNE section after completion of the ongoing work of existing running room at GTL. SBC Division is following up with GTL Division/ South Central Railway Item No.08/2/2014 CME, CPO, DRM/SBC PROBLEMS OF LOCO RUNNING STAFF OF SBC DIVISION (a) Difficulties of SBC Running Staff in working both the tractions i.e. Diesel & Electrical (AC). In terms of instructions contained in Boards Letter No.2004/M(L)/466/7101 dated: 14.06.2012 the minutes of the meeting of SPAD section ‘C’ para 13 mentions that “Driver Should work in one traction Diesel or AC Electrical. Whereas SBC Division Loco Pilot and Assistant Loco Pilot’s are working in a dual traction i.e. both Electrical and Diesel which is creating lot of inconvenience and confusion for Loco Running Staff while working the trains. Apart from this the Loco Running Staff man power is getting wasted in the event of deputing the LP/ALP for regular refresher course in both i.e. Electrical & Diesel. As the age catches out the memory of individual get reduced. Added to the above problems, amongst electrical locomotives there are different verities in electrical locomotives i.e. (WAM4, WAP, WAG5A, WAG7, WAP7, WAP9) and in Diesel Loco’s (WDM2, WDM3D, WDM3A, WDG3A, WDG4, WDP4, WDP4B). Hence, this union urges to make a separate link for Electrical AC & Diesel and exclusively book the staff separately for Electrical & Diesel. (b) Conducting selections for Instructors at STC/SBC. The Running Staff drafted from the cadre at SBC Division to work as instructor at STC has been done on pick and choose basis without conducting regular selection procedure by calling volunteers. All the incumbents who are presently working as instructor at STC/SBC from Loco Running Cadre are long standing and they are working beyond the specified tenure of three years, this has blocked the promotional opportunity of other eligible deserving capable Running Staff opportunity to work in the Ex cadre post. Hence, this union urges to conduct regular selections duly calling for the volunteers to select the Page 55 of 91 instructors and repatriate the incumbents who were drafted on temporary measure without any selection module. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) ( a ) SBC Division consists both tractions i.e.AC and Diesel. All the running staff are trained in both the tractions and booked to work trains after imparting training in each traction to provide feasibility in operation. (b ) Syllabus is being revised and notification for selection of instructors in STS/SBC will be issued shortly. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) (a) Staff are booked to work trains after imparting training in both Diesel and Traction to ensure feasibility in operations. (b) Notification for selection of 08 posts of Instructors at STC/SBC issued vide CPO/SWR/UBL office letter No. SWR/P.608/IV/Mech/Ex.Cadre/Vol.III dated 17.11.2014. Position informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU/25th PNM Dated 24.12.2014 GS mentioned that training is not given regularly in electric traction. CWE mentioned that efforts should be made to train maximum number of crew in Electrical Traction preferably as per seniority so that flexibility in operations and booking of crew as per the order can be resorted to for running both the tractions. DRM will take a decision after consulting the union in this regard. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This item was discussed and closed. (C L O S E D) Item No.09/2/2014 CCM, CPO CREATION OF POSTS IN THE TICKET CHECKING CADRE TO COMMENSURATE THE WORKLOAD TO MAINTAIN NEW ASSETS In every given opportunity this union has been making a submission in each forum to create new posts for new assets. However this union submission has been deaf heard by the administration and no tangible action could be seen with regards to creation of posts in the Ticket Checking cadre. Day by day the Train Services are getting augmented and the workload on Ticket Checking staff has been increased in manifold due to introduction of new Train Services. Each TTE is forced to man more than 4 to 5 coaches out going trains and 5 to 6 coaches incoming trains. Many incoming trains are reaching destination in unmanned condition due to shortage of Ticket Checking staff. Currently SBC Division is Running 56 trains and 643 coaches. The existing staff strength is as under. Sanctions 548 Actuals 493 Vacancy 55 As per railway Board yardstick each TTE have to man two coaches if it is vestibule and one coach in case of non vestibule. However these yardsticks have got revised arbitrarily vide railway boards letter No.97/TG-V/13/3,dt:14/3/2014 to three sleeper coaches and three AC coaches. Even accepting the revised yardstick under protest the requirement is 691 coaches including LR/RG there by a clear shortage of Page 56 of 91 around 200 Ticket Checking Staff. Now the current situation is alarming position and administration should awake and take steps to create and fill up the post in war footing. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Railway Board have sanctioned 80 posts to SWR in TE cadre out of 161 posts proposed leaving a deficit of 81 posts. These 80 posts have been redistributed to divisions as SBC-35; UBL-30 and MYS-15. In addition Creation of 143 staff (UBL37,SBC-28 & MYS-78) in TE cadre is under process. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) It was mentioned to the Union that creation of 143 posts is under process in Divisions. GS mentioned that that whenever new trains are introduced, posts are not being filled up to the extent of new assets. He further mentioned that the subject pertains to Bangalore Division and correct position should be given projecting the requirement as per the yard stick. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015) The proposals are under process for creation of 143 staff over 03 divisions (UBL-37, SBC-28 & MYS-78) in the TTE cadre. GS mentioned that creation of posts of TTEs is not sufficient as per the work load. He also mentioned that Railway Board agreed to allot one TTE for 3 three coaches in the Railway Board PNM. The order will come soon. CCM has mentioned that the proposals for creation of posts in Ticket Checking Staff will be expedited. GS has mentioned that review of Ticket Checking Staff should be carried out as in the case of Running Staff every year along with AC accompanying staff. Item No.10/2/2014 CPO, DRM/SBC REVIEW OF COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENT – REJECTED CASES: This union has been persistently requesting SBC Division administration to reconsider the earlier decision to reject the CG appointment in favor of following wards of Railwaymen. S.No Wards Name 1 Sri.B.Naveen 2 Sri.S.Seetharam Naik Employee Name S/o Late Sri.Boya Ramanjulu, Ex.Khalasi Helper/Dsl/KJM died on 17.02.2002. S/o Late Sri.Sugali Anjenaik, Hamal/SBC died on 26.04.2010. In respect of S.No:1 Mr. B. Naveen who was got selected for the post of Train Clerk and he was offered appointment vide Sr.DPO/SBC Lt No.B/P 509/CC/CGA dt: 3/8/11 &15/9/11. During the initial CGA he was got selected for the post of TNC in the NTPC category. In mean time he had requested the administration for change of category to TC and hence he could not able to take his appointment as TNC. Apart from this he also submitted a medical certificate obtained from Private Doctor HUP certifying that he was ailing from sickness for a long period. In mean time the then DRM had cancelled the offer of appointment for not joining in time. In respect of S.No:2 Sri.Anjenaik was remained unauthorized absent for longer period and subsequently died, only settlement benefits has been arranged in favor of widow Smt.Hanimibai, W/o late Sri.Anjenaik. The request for CGA in favor of Sri.Seetharam Page 57 of 91 Naik was turned down by DRM stating the reasons that case doesn’t deserve any Compassion for CG appointment. The above cases are most deserving cases for simple reasons compassion have been denied at divisional level. Hence, this union submits to review the above case and render justice by the way of showing compassion to the family to mitigate the economical hardship and earn their lively hood to maintain the family ex Railwaymen who died in harness. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) The CGA case file of Sri Sugali Seetharam Naik, S/o late Sugali Anje Naik was regretted at Divisional level as the deceased employee was absent since 1994 and was not paid salary due to absence and subsequently expired on 26.4.10 which obviously means that he & his family was not dependent on the Railway. Accordingly, Smt. Hanime Bai, W/o late Sugali Anje Naik, was advised of the same vide this Office ltr No.BP.268/CGA/2/12/7 (San-10) dated 08/04/14. Sri..Naveen, the CGA candidate was offered appointment initially as TechIII/C&W. Again on request from CGA, he was once again offered the post of TNC in the year 2009. The same was communicated to the CGA candidate also. But, the CGA candidate has submitted unwillingness to join as TNC and after two years, he has submitted his willingness to join as TNC, but the same was not agreed to. GS/SWRMU requested for review of these cases. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) GM decided that DRM/SBC may have a relook of these cases. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): CPO mentioned these cases will be examined in detail as per the extant instructions. Item No.11/2/2014 PCE, DRM/SBC IMPLEMENTATION OF THREE GATEMEN’S WORK FOR SPECIAL CLASS GATES SBC DIVISION. Railway Board vide their letter No.2012/E (LL)/HER/23 dated 28.06.2012 Have sanctioned additional gateman for special class gates with 8 hrs rosters the subject matter has been discussed in the division PNM vide agenda subject No.01/10/12 and urged the administration for its implementation SBC Division administration have expressed their constrained to implement the orders to post a third gate keeper due to shortage of Track maintainers the very purpose of discussing the issue at apex level and getting the orders is getting defeated due to non complains of the above Board Orders. Hence, this union urges to sanction the additional posts to SBC Division for further posting at Special class gates to implement 8 hrs rosters. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Page 58 of 91 SWRMU raised the issue of posting Gatekeepers on 8 hours shift at Special class LC Gates in SBC Division. It was explained that there are 11 A-class and 59 Special class gates in SBC Division which will require manning in 8 hrs shift. Proposal for additional man power for the same has also been included in the proposal for creation of posts for manning of remaining 301 unmanned LCs, which is under process. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Creation of additional Gateman posts required has been worked out & sent to Railway Board for sanction of posts vide CPO/SWR/UBL letter no.SWR/P.135/CP/Gateman (engg) dt.05.12.2014. Three gateman working will be introduced on sanctioning of the additional gateman posts: M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Sanction from Board is awaited. GS has demanded that till such time posts are operated, payment of OT to be arranged. PCE mentioned that Bangalore Division will be asked to consider revision of roster to 8 hours for gates where proposal has already been sent to Board for additional Gatemen posts on account of upgradation of LC gates and till the time additional Gatemen are posted, OT may be considered beyond the rostered hours. Item No.13/2/2014 CMD, DRM/SBC CREATION OF POST OF NURSING STAFF FOR RH/SBC In terms of instructions contained in Boards Letter No.79/H-2-1/13 dated 10.11.1981 as per the yardstick the requirement of Staff Nurse at Railway Hospital Bangalore is 36 whereas the posts available is only 17 thereby a clear requirement of 19 posts. CMS vide their letter No.B/MDEst/2007 dated: 27.04.2007 have communicated to CMD/SWR duly sending the proposal concurred by Associated Finance vide their letter No.P135/SBC/EF/Med dated: 24.04.2007 for creation of 17 posts. It is appears that there is no follow up action at Headquarters level with regards to creation of posts nor any communication have been sent to SBC Division in the subject matter. The Railway Hospital Bangalore is a 50 bedded hospital and the bed occupancy is more than 100%. Due to shortage of Staff Nurse the Medical Department is constrained not to extent the required no of staff nurses in the in the ward/OP and other areas. Hence, this union urges to create the 19 staff nurse posts as proposed by SBC Division to cater proper medical facilities to Railway men and their wards including RELHS members. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) As per the yardstick the posts of nursing staff at RH/SBC are sufficient. The requirement of additional staff will be included in the proposal for upgrading of RH/SBC from 50 beds to 100 beds. GS/SWRMU has strongly objected to the M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015) given by MD and informed that actual facts have not been obtained from Bangalore. A copy of the proposal vetted by Finance of Bangalore Division and forwarded by Division in the year 2007 was handed over to MD for further action. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Page 59 of 91 Proposal will be made to enhance the Nursing staff as per the yardstick of Railway Board. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): The burns unit with improvements to Railway Hospital project at an estimate cost of Rs.3.9cr is under progress and is likely to be completed in six months period. The proposal is being processed to enhance the Nursing Staff as per the yardstick of Railway Board. Item No.14/2/2014 PCE POSTING OF TRACKMEN IN UNMANNED LC GATES Recently order was issued to post Trackmen’s in all the unmanned level crossing gates. This is creating hardship to the Trackmen because there is no shelter ( Gate lodge or Gumti) , there is no HS lamp walkie-talkie communication by which he is not aware of the arrival of the trains and also general public or vehicle users almost manhandling. This union objects posting the Trackmen in the unmanned level crossing gate without creation of posts for this work and proper gadgets and accommodation. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) It was mentioned that the temporary trackmen have been posted in the vulnerable u/m LC where TVU is more than 3000 and where accidents at LC gates have taken place in the recent past. There are 263 such gates where gatemen are being deployed temporarily. It was indicated that tenders were invited for deployment of Rail Mitras at these gates. However the rates quoted in response to the tender are too high and hence tenders could not be finalized. It was indicated that the Divisions will be advised to provide temporary shelter at these Unmanned gates. It was also indicated that the Railway has initiated action for manning of 301 u/m gates with 61 in Phase-I (by 31.3.2015) and 240 in Phase-II (by 31.3.2019). Proposal for manning of gates on out of turn basis are under finance vetting at HQ. Creation of posts for these LC gates to be manned is under process. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Now it has been decided that work of providing trackmen at unmanned LC shall be out sourced till the creation of post. Tender have been invited for deployment of Rail Mitras at unmanned LC’s & the position of tender is as under. 1. Bangalore division: - Tender has been finalised. 2. Mysore division:One tender is under finalisation & 2 tender have been discharged & re tendered is being done. 3. Hubli division:- Tender is under finalisation. 1144 posts required for manning of UM LC’s have been concurred by finance & sent to Railway Board vide CPO/SWR/UBL letter No.SWR/P.135/CP/ Gateman (engg) dt.05.12.2014 M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Sanction from Board is awaited. Union mentioned that still in some section of SBC and MYS, Trackmen are being deputed to man unmanned gates. PCE mentioned that this will be Page 60 of 91 examined and deployment of Trackman will be substituted by outsourcing Gate Mitras. Item No.15/2/2014 CAO/CN/BNC POSTING OF P.WAY CLERK AT CE/CN/UBL There are about 100 staff working in the construction unit of Engineering and there is no personnel clerk at present, due to which Trackmen’s are deployed of legitimate rights namely ie, LARSGESS scheme has not been considered for the eligible Trackmen, SR’s are not updated, MACP has not been implemented and lastly seniority has not been published for the past 10 years. This union urges immediately to post Personnel clerk. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Sri.Premshiva Kumar, OS/Personnel Branch is already working in construction unit of Civil Engineering of Hubli Unit under Dy.CE/CN/UBL. It is reported that all LARSGESS/ MACP cases are being attended to. Still there are any specific cases on LARSGESS/MACP and same may be brought out to take necessary action. SPO/Construction and Sr.DPO/UBL will be advised in the matter of posting a Personnel Dept. staff. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) CAO/CN/BNC has been requested vide Letter No.SWR/P 535/Engg/Minst/Vol.II, dated 06.11.2014 to take necessary action and ensure to attend employees grievances expeditiously, if necessary by posting a suitable person. PCE has mentioned that Volunteers will be called. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): A staff from personnel department has been posted to CN/O/UBL. A copy of the Office order has been handed over to SWRMU in the meeting. (C L O S E D) Item No.19/2/2014 CMD, CPO PROMOTION OF STAFF NURSES AND MATRONS – MEDICAL DEPARTMENT: (a) Chief Matron in GP 5400 – CPO has circulated memorandum to fill up 7 vacancies of Chief Matron in GP 5400 vide SWR/P-535/VIII/NS/MED/Vol.II of 07.02.2014 and asked for SR extracts & ACRs for 3 years from 2011 to 2013 with DAR clearance. But unfortunately, even after lapse of more than 6 months no action has been taken to issue promotion orders. (b) Nursing Sister in GP 4800 – There are 32 Staff Nurses waiting for promotion as Nursing Sisters in GP 4800. The CPO had circulated lr.no.SWR/P/535/VIII/NS/MED/ Vol.II dated 20.11.2013, to all the Divisions to give DAR clearance for processing the same. As far as UBL division is concerned, Sl.nos.5, 9, 16, 20, 21, 23 to 32 the DAR/SPE/Vi gases clearance has been obtained and sent, but so far no promotion orders issued. This union urges to promote the eligible staff immediately. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Page 61 of 91 The selection is under process. MD has stated that APARs required for the selection will be made available within a week’s time. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) . APARs of some staff Nurses are still awaited. All out efforts will be made to get the APARs for promotion of staff. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015): Promotion order of 07(seven) Nursing Staff to the post Matron has been issued vide O.O. 26/2014 dated 18.02.2015. Promotion order for 29 Nursing sisters has been issued vide O.O. 87/2015 dated 13.05.2015. (C L O S E D) Item No.20/2/2014. PCE, CME,DRM/UBL LAYING OF PAVER BLOCKS AT SHUNTING AREA IN WORKSHOP PREMISES The shunting staff of Yard shop are finding difficulty to do their day to day work due to the bushed grow along the track in the workshop premises especially it is towards East gate as the staff are working in the late hours the vegetation grown along the track is very high and thick due to which many a times they are missed by the bite of the poisonous reptiles. Hence this Union urges the administration to lay Paver blocks along the track to avoid any mishaps and revenue can be saved with this permanent solution. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) The cost of laying of paver block works out to Rs. 84.95 Lakhs. CWM may examine the necessity for providing paver blocks and propose for inclusion in the coming works programme, if justifiable. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) It was mentioned that the vegetation grown along the track have been cleared from 25th to 30th’November’2014, but, the staff side has informed that vegetation has not been cleared so far. PCE requested GS to confirm the same once again. During the discussions, it was communicated to GS that proposal has to be initiated by CWM and sent to PCE through CME for providing paver blocks, which may be included in the works programme of 2016. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Sr.DEN/Co-ordination/UBL shall study the area and will take further action accordingly as discussed in the UBLS PNM Meeting held on 22.12.2014. GS mentioned that this work should be taken up as top priority and completed without much delay as the workers are facing lot of problems. CME mentioned that this matter will be taken up in consultation with PCE. Page 62 of 91 Item No.21/2/2014 PCE, CME INCREASE OF PITS FOR INCOMING AC COACHES AT HUBLI WORKSHOP: Considering the increase in target of AC coaches the only pit available in Bellary shed is insufficient for the staff to execute the regular work as the staff working in that area is crawling down the coaches to complete the work and which is totally unsafe, to achieve the target the pits are to be increased by 3 to 4 nos of coach length. Hence this union urges the administration to increase the number of pits with immediate effect for smooth and safe working. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) CME mentioned that tender has been opened. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The tender for construction of 90 meter length pit at incoming shed has been opened on 21.8.2014 and is under finalisation with construction department. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): The tender for construction of 90 meter length pit at incoming shed has been opened on 21.8.2014 and LOA issued in January-2015. This work is being executed by CE/Con/UBL. (C L O S E D) Item No.25/2/2014 COS, FA&CAO, DRM/UBL STAFF GRIEVANCES PERTAINING TO STORES DEPARTMENT: The following staff grievances pertaining to Stores Department requires immediate attention: (a) Against the existing 4 staff strength, only two staff (one CH. OS and OS) are available in the Personnel Branch of GSD/UBL. One OS by name Shri. Leslie Peter expired during the month of Jan -14. No new staff has been provided and one OS by name Smt. Krupvati Billa has been transferred to Hubli Division. Against Smt. Krupvati Billa, one medically decategorised Sr. Clerk by name Shri. Roy, was posted to GSD/UBL but the same was again transferred to Hubli division without providing any replacement. The entire PB is being managed by Two Ministrial Staff and by two Stores Group D staff. Also it is to bring to your kind notice that MACP, Cadre restructuring of OS and DMS, filling up of Sr. Clerk/Jr. Clerk vacancies were not conducted since last one year. Hence, it is, requested to provide eminent staff against the existing vacancy particularly efficient in cadre matters. (b) Shri. R. G. Devdas, CDMS/EMD shed/UBL has been retired from service on account of Superannuation on 31/01/14, but the settlement dues has been withheld by the Administration. Only pension has been granted to the retired employee. It is requested to settle the issue duly providing necessary retirement dues to the retired employee, which has been with held by the Administration. (c) This depot has been provided with the new staff through RRC. Sufficient Railway Quarters have not been provided for Stores Department, only very limited provision of railway quarters for the employees of stores department is provided. The existing staff strength of Depot is 317. But whereas available Page 63 of 91 quarters for the GSD pool is only 39, out of which 6 quarters are in damaged condition which are unfit for human living condition and which are on the verge of demolishment. Also there is huge demand for the railway quarters from the Stores employees. (d) On account of superannuation the staff has to be provided with Gold plated medal. It is experienced that the retiring staff of Stores depot have not been provided with the same, since last six months. (e) PF books with updated data has to be provided for the serving employee by the accounts department. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) (a) There are two Ministerial Staff working against the sanction of 4 posts. In addition Sri.S.A.Nayak, OS has been posted to GSD in place of Shri Roy. (b) Charge sheet was issued to Shri. R.G.Devdas based on stock sheet for the shortage of Lube Oil found during his tenure as CDMS at DSD/UBL. Meanwhile a case was registered by CBI and the related documents including those pertaining to his tenure were seized by CBI. Final settlement of his dues can be considered only after the outcome of CBI’s investigation is known; notwithstanding the above, the employee is being paid 60% of pension at Rs.10,610/- + DA as provisional pension. (c) The issue may be taken up at Divisional Level. (d) Action is on hand for procurement of Gold plated sliver medals. On receipt, it will allotted to Divisions/Units as per the requirement. (e) Action is on hand by Sr.AFA/W&S/Hubli to provide updated PF books. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) (a) (b) and (c) no further M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015). (d) The firm is yet to supply the Gold plated silver medals. (e) PF books with updated data has been issued to employees. During the discussions, GS has requested to arrange to release payment of DCRG and administration can withhold the amount to the extent of alleged irregularities. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015): (b) Charge sheet was issued to Shri. R.G. Devdas based on stock sheet for the shortage of Lube Oil found during his tenure as CDMS at DSD/UBL. Meanwhile a case was registered by CBI and the related documents including those pertaining to his tenure were seized by CBI. Final settlement of his dues can be considered only after the outcome of CBI’s investigation is known. Pension is also revised from 60% to 100% from Jan’2015 based on employees’ request. (d) 07 (Seven) numbers of Gold plated silver medals have been issued to GSD/UBL on 19.03.2015 for issuing to Retiring Railway Employees. (e) PF Books with updated data has been issued to the employees. Page 64 of 91 Item No.26/2/2014 CPO NON-TRANSPARENCY IN THE FUNCTIONING OF RRC : What is the position of vacancies correctly is not placed and also they are conducting selections, there is no transparency. Totally we are having doubt on the outside agency which is allotting the question paper system and the booklets. After the panel succeeding both tests ie. The 50% people was deleted from the offer of appointments. Wherever, the SWRMU asking some clarifications, it is not answered properly. So it shows everything is kept in dark and not in transparency to the union. As such, the union urge that RRC to function should be fully transparent and this kind of rejecting the candidates after qualifying in both the tests is not appreciated by the union. The extra 20% taken should be taken care off atleast in next notification, the retirement vacancies and anticipated vacancies are not taken correctly. Due to which more than 4000 vacancies available continuously even after RRC started functioning. How will these 4000 vacancies be filled up and the railwaymen are put to hardship. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), SWR, Hubli is functioning as per the guidelines issued by Railway Board vide letter No.E(NG)II/96/RR-1/62 dated 18.07.2005 (RBE No.121/2005). In terms of Para 4 of the Railway Board’s letter, the RRC will notify the vacancies through Employment Notification by open advertisement through leading National and local News papers as per the requirement submitted through Headquarter by the Divisions/Units. The conduction of RRC exams will be as per the guidelines at para 6.0 to 6.11 of the said Railway Board’s letter. As per the guidelines of Railway Board issued vide letter No. E(NG)II/96/RR-1/62 dated 29.09.2005/03.10.2005 (RBE No.166/2005) in Substitution to para 7.5 of RBE No.121/2005, it is mentioned as under: (i) If the number of vacancies is less than or equal to 1500 (One thousand five hundred), number persons to be called for PET should be 04 (four) times; and (ii) If the number of vacancies is greater than 1500 (One thousand five hundred), the number of persons called for PET should be 3 (three) times the notified vacancies. Since the number of candidates qualifies being over 80% from amongst those called for PET, there could be more than 50% candidates not considered for empanelment after PET. Further it is mentioned that, there is no provision for considering the candidates who were called for document verification against 20% over and above the notified number of vacancies for empanelment against the vacancies notified in the next notification. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) The position is as explained above. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): GS mentioned that replacement is to be provided for candidates found medically unfit, not turned up for appointment etc. from the panel released and requested CPO to check up the provisions for replacement. Page 65 of 91 Item No.27/2/2014 CMD DELAY IN REFERRAL HOSPITALS ON THIS RAILWAY There is a delay in extending the contract of referral hospitals on this railway due to which the patients are put to untold hardship towards getting timely medical treatment and expenses. The medical expenses incurred are also not reimbursed immediately. Therefore, the union urges that advance action is required to be taken before expiry of the contract, so that the continuity of referral hospitals can be ensured throughout the year. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) The following hospitals are recognized for referral of railway beneficiaries. SBC Division: 1) BGS Global Hospital, Bangalore 2) Apollo Hospital, Bangalore 3) St.John’s Hospital, Bangalore (in process at Rly.Bd) 4) Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore MYS Division : 1) Bharat Hospital & Institute of Oncology, Mysore 2) Vikram Hospital, Bangalore 3) J.S.S.Hospital, Mysore (At Rly.Bd) CH/Hubli : 1) M.M.Joshi Eye Institute, Hubli 2) KIMS, Hubli 3) Karnataka Cancer Hospital,Navanagar, Hubli (Rly.Bd) 4) HCG NMR Cancer Center of Oncology, Hubli (Proposal sent to Rly.Bd. for recognition) Approval of Railway Board is necessary for 1st and 6th term for renewal of recognition of referral hospitals. Accordingly proposals are processed for renewal/extension before 02 months in advance of expiry date in case of GM’s approval and before 06 months in advance of expiry date in case of approval from Railway Board. GS mentioned that this will be discussed separately with CMD. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Presently, the proposals of Recognition of following hospitals are under process at Rly. Bd. for sanction of Rly. Bd. 1) J.S.S. Hospital, Mysore. 2) St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bangalore. 3) HCG NMR Cancer Center, Hubli. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): The following hospitals have been recognised for referral hospitals: Bangalore Division: 1. Appolo Hospital 2. St.Jphn’s Hospital 3. Narayan Hrudaualaya Hospital 4. Mahaveer Jain Hospital (Under process) Mysore Division: 5. Bharat Hospital & Institute of Oncology 6. Vikram Hospital 7. J.S.S.Hospital (Under process by Rly.Board). Page 66 of 91 CH/Hubli. 8. M.M.Joshi Eye Institute 9. KIMS 10. HCG NMR Cancer Centre of Oncology Position has been informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P 694/TU/26th PNM dated 24.03.2015 GS mentioned that the referral hospitals are not allowing more than five patients. They are directing that they should come as outsiders only and not as Railway employees. CMD assured Union that this will be resolved. (C L O S E D) Item No.28/2/2014. PCE , CEE THE RAILWAY QUARTERS, STREET LIGHTS & ROADS ARE VERY POORLY MAINTAINED IN DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS AND WAY SIDE RAILWAY ACCOMMODATIONS Poor maintenance of railway accommodations. The accommodations provided to Group-C & D staff, the total in the SW Rly is in inhuman living conditions. In rainy season lot of railway accommodations are badly leaking, immediately they are not attending the repairs, roads repairs very very bad conditions in Hubli Down Chawl, Cement Chawl, Vidyaranyanagar, Vinobanagar, Rail Nagar, MTS Colony, Mantur Road, Street lights 80 to 90% lights are not in burning conditions. IN these conditions the railwaymen families should live unhealthy conditions affecting various diseases like Malaria, Chikun Gunaria, etc., due to mosquitoes, since colonies are not kept clean. Why because all this is privatized and staff strength is brought down heavily this could not be maintained properly. Remedial action is required immediately to safe guard the interests of railwaymen working round the clock and railwaymen families, children should not suffer on account of total failure of administration. Recently, I have brought to the notice of our GM/SWR, particularly here the Colony Committees are not functioning and if at all functioning at one or two places, some of the supervisors or officers are not attending. CMS Dr.Himachal who is the Incharge as Chairman of Colony Committee for Hubli with other officials is not at all taking any responsibility to keep upto the mark for people to live healthily. Then only the railwaymen can give more concentration in their duties than their domestic problems. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Detailed inspection of the Hubli Area Colonies was carried out by HQ Officers/Electrical Department and necessary inputs were given to initiate action by the Division. Sr.DEE/UBL has confirmed that more than 90% of street lights are working in UBL Railway colonies and the working status of the street lights is furnished below. Further, a proposal for provision of additional lighting arrangements and improving earthing arrangement during 2014-15 in the Hubli Area Colonies at a total cost of Rs. 1.89 lakhs has been initiated by Sr.DEE/UBL. Page 67 of 91 Sl.No. Name of the colony 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MTS Colony Cement Chawl Down Chawl Vidyaranya nagar Vinobha Nagar Rail Nagar Mantur Road KVP Colony No. of street lights available 34 67 42 43 76 108 06 39 No. of street lights working 34 65 40 42 74 78 04 36 Following works have been planned for improvement of Hubli Colonies: Removal of debris from all colonies of tender is awarded and work is in progress. For de-weeding and jungle clearance estimate sanctioned and tender opened on 23.09.2014. For repairs to RCC roof slab at Hubli colonies estimate sanctioned and tender opening on 02.12.2014. For repair to leaky bathroom of Hubli colonies survey completed by Oct 10th and estimate under preparation. Following works sanctioned for improvement of Hubli Colonies: (1) Railnagar - For Repair to 128 Nos. of leaking bath room and Toilets, work awarded. Work is in progress. (2) Vinobhanagar - For attending leaky Madras terrace roofs Tender recalled and opening on 11.11.2014 (3) Cementchawl & Downchawl - Tender is being opened on 11.11.2014 for the repair to Mangalore tiled roof. (4) MTS Colony - Repairs to road at MTS colony. Tender opened and tender under finalization. Repairs to various roads in Hubli are taken up as under: (1) Work awarded on 08.08.2014 for road repairs at a length of 750 mtrs at Down Chawl. (2) Work awarded on 08.8.14 for road repairs at a length of 1200 mtrs at Vidyaranyanagar. (3) Work awarded on 08.8.2014 for road repairs at a length of 900 mtrs at Brook Road. (4) Work awarded on 15.10.2014 for road repairs at a length of 1000 mtrs at Vinobanagar. (5) Tender opened on 23.9.14 for road repairs at a length of 1380 mtrs at MTS colony. (6) Tender opening on 28.10.14 for road repairs at a length of 800 mtrs at Gadag Road behind hospital. (7) Work awarded on 24.7.2014 for road repairs at a length of 900 mtrs at Rail Nagar. After discussions, GS/SWRMU mentioned that the maintenance of colonies is a continuous process and requested to monitor regularly. In this connection, PCE has assured that a drastic change will be visible during November-14 to March-2015. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) CEE: UBL Division has finalized the quotation for providing additional lights in the Railway Colonies. All the other Divisions have also been instructed to improve the lighting in the colonies vide lr. No. EL/SWR/C-147 dtd. 19.12.2014. The work for provision of earthing at a total cost of Rs.23.89 lakhs has been sanctioned for the Divisions in order to improve safety Page 68 of 91 PCE: The following works have been planned and are in progress for improvement in Hubli Division. S.No. Description of Status work Improvements to Colonies and repairs to roofs and staff quarters. 1. Removal of debris from all Tender is awarded. 50% of work completed. colonies at Hubli. 2. De-weeding and Tender opened on 23.9.2014. Tender under jungle clearance Finalisation. from all colonies at Hubli. 3. Hubli- Repairs to Tender opened RCC roof slab at On 02.12.2014. Hubli colonies. Tender under Finalisation. 4. Hubli- Repairs to Mangalore Tender opened on 11.11.2014. tiled roof at various Railway Tender under finalisation. colony in Hubli. 5. Hubli- Repairs to Madras Tender opened on 11.11.2014. terrace roof at Vinobanagar- Tender under finalisation. Hubli Improvements to Colony roads. 1. Hubli- Repairs to damaged Work awarded on 07.11.2014 and work yet to start. road of MTS colony, Hubli of approx.1380 mtrs. 2. Repairs to various roads in Work completed. Hubli at Vidyaranyanagar of approx. 1200 mtrs. 3. Repairs to various roads in 250 mts. Completed. Balance work is in progress.. Hubli at Down chawl approx. 750 mtrs. 4. Repairs to various roads in WBM work completed and work is in progress. Hubli at Brook Road of approx 900mtrs. 5. Repairs to various roads in Work completed. Hubli at Vinobanagar of apprx.1000mtrs 6. Repairs to road at a length Tender opened on 28.10.2014. Tender under of 800 mtrs at Gadag road finalisation. behind hospital. 7. Repairs to road at a length Work completed. of 900 mtrs. at Rail Nagar. Repairs to Bathroom roof leakage at various colonies. 1. Repair to leaky bathroom of At Railnagar- Work is in progress for 128 nos of Hubli colonies at various leaking bathrooms and toilets . colony. Estimate under preparation for other colonies. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): The work of improvement to street light at colonies was awarded under quotation and the work is completed. The details of street lights provided at colonies is furnished as under: Sl. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Colony Vinobhanagar Cement Chawl Vidhyaranya Rail nagar RGS Down chawl Total Pol es 11 -05 -02 02 20 1x36 Watts 10 02 05 03 04 03 27 2x36 Watts 09 01 08 09 --27 3x36 Watts -01 -05 -03 09 Page 69 of 91 GS mentioned there are some improvements taken place. But, still MTS colony needs to be improved. GS also mentioned the conditions of Railway colonies have not been improved even after constitution of Colony Inspection Groups as per the instructions of Railway Board. Funds are not provided for implementation of the report. He also sought to give him a copy of the quarterly report being sent to Railway Board. He further mentioned that Railwaymen colonies are given step-motherly treatment in comparison with Officers colonies. He demanded the administration to give utmost priority to improve the colonies of Railwaymen. Item No.29/2/2014 CMD NON SUPPLY OF PROPER AND STANDARD MEDICINES AND BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS RETIRED PATIENTS There are lot of complaints from patients and retired patients, that the behaviours of the railway hospital Doctors at Mysore Railway Hospital is very bad and often the Union are receiving some complaints and we also brought so many times to the notice of all concerned officers but nothing has been done so far. Immediate intervention of CMD is very much necessary to ensure supply of proper & standard medicines regularly and also the behaviour of Doctors especially at MYS RH should be proper, particularly with retired employees. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) CMD has counselled the doctors at RH/MYS in connection with their behaviour with railway beneficiaries including retired employees. Medicines are being made available. One lady doctor has been posted to HU/AP. Apart from this, CMPs are engaged in the vacancies of IRMS doctors. GS mentioned that this will be discussed separately with CMD. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) CMD has counselled the doctors at RH/MYS in connection with their behaviour with railway beneficiaries including retired employees. Medicines are being made available. One lady doctor has been posted to HU/AP. The position of supply of Medicines to the Railway beneficiaries has been improved M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): CMD has counselled the doctors at RH/MYS in connection with their behaviour with railway beneficiaries including retired employees. Medicines are being made available. One lady doctor has been posted to HU/AP. The position of supply of Medicines to the Railway beneficiaries has been improved. DS/SWRMU/MYS has mentioned that still all the 30 items of medicines mentioned by GM are not available in RH/MYS CMD will provide detailed remarks on the subject matter. Page 70 of 91 Item No.30/2/2014 CPO, DRM/UBL,SBC,MYS FILLING UP OF THE VACANCIES OF WELFARE INSPECTORS. There are vacancies of welfare inspectors existing on all the divisions for considerable time. On UBL division the outcome of a selection held about one & half years back is not yet known. It is understood that the papers were taken by vigilance department and though a year has passed, nothing has been communicated to the division and in view of this the division is not in a position to hold fresh selections. Filling up of all vacancies of welfare inspectors is quite essential as their services are required to ensure the welfare of the employees on the railway. Therefore, the union urges to conduct selections on all divisions for Steam-I & Stream-II immediately to fill up all the vacancies. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) All the Divisions have been advised to fill up vacancies of S&WI. M I N U T E S(30-12.2014) Total 21 vacancies. Out of 21 vacancies, 3 vacancies are meant for LDCE. Indent has been placed for 3 RRB papers. All the Divisions have been advised to fill up vacancies of S&WI. In respect of UBL Division, the position has been expalined to GS/SWRMU in this office letter. No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU/ Gen.Corress. Vol.I/20, dated 05.05.2014. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015): (1) There are over all 21 vacancies in the cadre (Hqrs. 06, UBL – 10 and SBC 05) (2) Indent has been placed for 3 RRB papers of WI’s in PB2 GP Rs.4200/(3) Action is on hand to fill up promotional quota vacancies in GP Rs.4600/-. (4) As regards 3 vacancies of LDCE quota in GP Rs.4600/- eligible employees in the feeder cadre of GP. Rs.4200/- are not available at present. (5) As regards the WI’s vacancies in UBL Division the position is given in PNM subject No.28/01/2014. Page 71 of 91 NEW SUBJECTS Item No.01/01/2015 PCE,CPO,DRM/MYS ARTIZAN KHALASI-MAZON PLUMBER. . There was a proposal to fill up the vacancies of Helper in Artisan category in pay band Rs.5200-20200+1800(GP) in WORKS SIDE (IOW) by inviting applications from Trackmen/Gateman/Trolley man/Store Watchman of Civil Engineering Department of MYS Division duly denying chances to employees working in pay band 520020200+1800 (G.P.) of WORKS BRANCH OF SAME ENGINEERING BRANCH OF MYS DIVISION. The general opinion of supervisors of works, ADENs and Sr.DEN/Coord/Mys is that a chance is to be given to Khalasi/Helper working in WORKS UNIT (IOW) only as they do not have avenue for promotion other than to progress in artisan category. Now the trackmen of the civil engineering Department is having enough promotional avenue as TRACKMAINTAINER I, II, III, & 1V.Hence this UNION demands to fill-up these vacancies by calling volunteers from WORKS SIDE(IOW ) . M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): It was informed to Union that AVC for artisans including integration of helpers issued by HQrs in 2006 has not been implemented. Suggestions/Proposal given now by MYS Division is under examination. GS mentioned that the avenue charts for P. Way staff and Work side staff are separate. He also mentioned that the avenue chart which was issued in the year 2006 should not be implemented as Union was not a party in that. GS agreed to give proposal from the Union in regard to the Avenue Chart. Item No.02/01/2015 PCE,CPO,DRM/MYS FILLING UP OF VACANCIES IN SSE/WORKSIDE (IOW DEPARTMENT) OF MYS DIVISION. There are nearly 90 vacancies of various posts are lying vacant at SSE/WORKS side (IOW DEPARTMENT) of MYS division. The filling up of these vacancies through RRC has been agreed in Last PNM preamble subject. But now it is astonished to see that MYS division has not received even a single RRC PAPER for works side. Because of these huge vacancies, Qtrs maintenance of the division is in mess. Hence it is urged to fill up these vacancies through RRC at the earliest. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): (i) Against 10% intake 29 Track Maintainer have been selected and placed in select list for the post of Khal/ Helper. (ii) MYS division has been advised to fill up the artisan vacancies. It was informed to the Union that fresh indent can be placed by Mysore Division as per vacancies. Page 72 of 91 Item No.03/01/2015 COM CONDUCTING OF R.CS OF SMS AT DWR INSTEAD OF TPJ The refresher course for SM’s of SWR is presently being conducted at ZRTI/TPJ. Occasionally it is being held at DWR also. SM’s of SWR attending RC at TPJ are facing lot of inconvenience like food, climate etc., and also the distance to be travelled to TPJ. Hence this union urges to conduct RC regularly at DWR instead of TPJ. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015): Due to non-availability of full-fledged Model room facilities at MDRTI/DWR. SMs are being deputed to ZRTI/TPJ and ZRTI/MLY. However Special RCs for SM are conducted for back log duly taking RCSMs to ZRTI/MLY for Block test and also due to non-provision of Training slots at ZRTI/TPJ & MLY. Provision of Block Instruments at Model rooms at MDRTI/DWR is under process and regular RCs for SMs will be started, once Model Room is made functional. Item No.04/01/2015 COM,CPO,DRM/MYS PAYMENT OF OT ALLOWANCE ARREARS OF SMS OF MYS-HAS SECTION:(a) (b) Job analysis for SMs working in MYS-HAS section (BLGA to MVC stations) was conducted during the period of September/October 2011 and was justified. Finally 8 hrs. roster was introduced from 02.04.14 based on the job analysis. All the SMs who are worked during the period have submitted OTA bills to the division in the month of MAY/JUNE2014. But till date it has not been paid to SMs. Hence this UNION urges the administration for making early payment of OTA arrears to all SMs who have submitted the OTA Bills. Denial of OTA to SM’s of MYS Division: SM’s of MYS Division who are forced to work extra hours due to non-availability of RG/LR SM’s are denied OTA payment. When approached the divisional administration they say that CR can be availed, but the question of availing CR is when there are sufficient no.of LR SM’s are available. Since there are many vacancies in this division and also all other category like Guards, Pointsman, AC Electrical Staff etc., are being paid OTA and also SM’s of SBC & UBL Division are getting OTA except SM’s of MYS Division. Hence this union urges for payment of OTA to eligible SM’s of MYS Division. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): a. The sanction of OTA to the eligible SMs is under process at divisional level. b. Denial of OTA to SM’s of MYS Division: As per CRB instructions to all GMs vide D.O.No. 2011/E & R/50/11 dt.21.11.2011, payment of OTA has to be curtailed. However, at present compensatory rests are allowed for SMs working beyond rostered hours. It was also informed that this issue should be sorted out at the Divisional level as there is no policy issue involved. Page 73 of 91 Item No.05/01/2015. COM,CME,DRM/MYS CADRE REVIEW OF GDR. The cadre reviewing of GDR (loco pilots and guards) of MYS DIVISION has not been done since long back, without this cadre reviewing, the pinpointing is not possible, and due to which their promotion has been held-up. Hence this UNION urges for an early Cadre Reviewing. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Cadre review of Guards of MYS Division for the year 2013-14 completed and the final sanction is 212+22=234 vide Memorandum No.SWR/P.135/Cadre Review’s/Guards/ MYS, dated 07.01.2015. Proposals for further review should be sent by the Division. Item No.06/01/2015 CPO,DRM/MYS LDCE for OS The promotion of ministerial staff as OS under 20% LDCE quota has not been conducted in MYS division since 2006, in this connection the process should be initiated at HQ level, because of this undue delay in conducting LDCE, eligible staff are denied promotion. Hence this union urges to conduct the above selection at the earliest. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015): Vacancy position has been called from all Division for OS/LDCE. Item No.07/01/2015 CPO,DRM/MYS,SBC POSTING OF TTEs TO THEIR PARENT DIVISION OR TRANSFER THE POSTS FOR THE INCUMBENTS FROM OTHER DIVISIONS TO MYS DIVISION Over MYS Division staff of TTE Cadre are posted on administrative grounds from other division and kept for long period. The division is facing difficulty for making salaries to employees as the post is retained at parent divisions. Further the staff due for promotion in the division are not promoted as these staff are blocking the posts and the staff from other division are also not getting promotion due to them. This union urges the administration to post back the TTE’s of other division to their parent division or posts be transferred to MYS Division to avoid hardship to employees. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015): Policy directions have been issued to all Divisions/Units on the subject with approval General Manager vide letter No. SWR/P/R/676/Vol.I dated 12.03.2015. Further promotion orders have been issued in favour of M.G.Mahalingachar, S.Kishore Kumar Dy.CTI to CTI and P.Ramchandra Sr.TE to Dy.CTI by Bangalore and Mysore Division Vide ltr.No.B/P.608/II/Hd.TE/Vol.VIII dated 23.03.2015 and O.O.No.T.Cell/V.14/2015 dated. 24.03.2015. (C L O S E D) Page 74 of 91 Item No.08/01/2015 CCM, COS FAKE CURRENCY DETECTING MACHINE TO ALL PRS AND BOOKING OFFICES The circulation of fake currencies is increasing day by day. The PRS and Booking offices are getting maximum number of this kind of currencies. In the absence of fake currency detecting machine, the employees are always at receiving end and losing their hard earned money. Hence this UNION to supply Fake currency detection machine to all PRS and Booking office (each counters of each PRS and Booking office) and to all stations of the division. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015) Indent for 178 Fake Currency detection and 34 note counting machines for SBC Division is under process in Stores Dept. The request is to be worked out and proposal is to be made by Divisions. (C L O S E D) Item No.09/01/2015 CMD ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ACCOMMODATION IN EMPANELLED HOSPITALS. In regard to ward eligibility for staff when admitted in empanelled hospitals, Board issued a clarification vide its letter No. 2011/H-1/11/90/SCR/Accommodation Criteria dt. 25.08.14. Based on this letter, pay eligible in VIth CPC for accommodation should be advised to all Railway Hospital in SWR for necessary action in this regard (copy of Board letter and Para 633 of IRMM 2000 enclosed). M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): All the CMSs have been advised to implement the Board’s guidelines, issued vide letter No.2011/H-1/11/90/SCR/Accomodation criteria dated. 25.08.2014 CMD stated that this matter will be examined in the light of Board’s letter and further clarification if any, will be issued. Item No.10/01/2015 CPRO, COS SUPPLY OF DIARY, POCKET DIARY AND PURSE FOR ALL SUPERVISORY STAFF AS NEW YEAR COMPLIMENT. All supervisory staff of all departments were issued with diary, pocket diary, calendar and purse. But this was gradually stopped. Hence, this should be restored and all these items should be issued to all supervisory staff of all departments. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): During the calendar year 2015, total 1702 Nos Diaries were distributed to both Gazetted and Non-Gazetted staff which includes Senior supervisors also. Calendars & Diaries have been distributed accordingly to the requirement sent by the concerned departments/units. The quality of Diaries distributed as a New Year compliment has been upscaled with regard to contents etc. and it is felt that 12 small pocket Diaries with small purse(as distributed during previous year) shall be duplication. Hence it has been discontinued. Page 75 of 91 Union informed that in Bangalore Division and Mysore shops this was not supplied. CPRO assured that it will be looked into whether the requirement projected by them has been fulfilled. Item No.11/01/2015 CEE , CPO UPGRADATION OF POST OF DEE TO SR. DEE AT CWS/MYSS. Mysore shop is doing POH of AC, Non-AC coaches. Nov 2012 onwards, Mysore shops started IOH and POH of LHB coaches. So far, a total of more than 100 coaches of SS-1, SS-2 & SS-3 completed. In addition to this, Garib Rath coaches are also being attended regularly by Mysore shops. POH of all these coaches involve components/equipments ranging from 24 volts to 750 volts. For the effective management of procurement of various parts and components, shop finds it very difficult with the limited powers of DEE. It is very pertinent to note that Mysore Shop is nominated for IOH and POH of LHB coaches. In the coming years, more and more such coaches will be allotted to this Shop. Further, for promotion of electrical staff above GP 4200, now shop is depending Sr. DEE, Bangalore or Mysore. This delays operation of promotion. Hence, this Union request to upgrade the post of DEE into Sr. DEE at CWS/MYSS. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Proposal is under examination as there is no matching surrender available for creation of post. It was informed to the Union that efforts are being made to create additional work charged JAG post in MYSS. Item No.12/01/2015 CMD MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH HISTORY CARD IN RAILWAY HOSPITAL. In all the hospitals whether Govt. or private, once attended on OPD, a file will be opened and a card will be issue to patient. Further, on every visit to that hospital, on production of the card, his/her file will be made available for reference. Instead of this, Railway Hospitals are issuing books to each employee. Hence, this Union request to create computerised health maintenance system in all Railway Hospitals in SWR duly issuing a Medical ID Card. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): HIMS is being planned at CH/UBL in a phased manner. This item will be dealt in priority. (C L O S E D) Item No.13/01/2015 PCE, CME, CWM/MYSS SUPPLY OF SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR CWS/MYSS. Inside the Mysore Workshop, drinking water, drainage, ETP and fire hydrant pipe lines are laid underground but no diagram or any person knowing about the exact route of these lines is available in shops. It is observed many times that all these pipelines are damaged at various areas and there is every chance to get mixed all these type of water. This water is provided for drinking purpose also. It is very essential to provide safe drinking water connection to all shops of CWS/MYSS. Hence, this Union request Page 76 of 91 to provide a centralised water treatment (RO) plant and provide separate pipeline connection to all shops for the supply of drinking water. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): CME stated that CWM/MYSS will be advised to process for having one RO plant in Workshop. Item No.14/01/2015 COS, CPO PRESENTATION OF GOLD PLATED SILVER MEDAL AT THE TIME OF SUPERANNUATION. It was a practice that a gold plated silver medal was presented to all the employees retiring on superannuation in memory of their service but the same was discontinued since some time. Though the cost of this is not much, reason for non supply of this medal is not known. Hence, this Union request to ensure the supply of said medal at the earliest. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): 745 numbers of Gold Divisions/Workshops. Plated Silver medals have been distributed to (C L O S E D) Item No.15/01/2015 CME,CPO,CWM/MYS S POSTING OF ACMT AND ADDITIONAL SANCTION OF STAFF FOR CMT LAB AT CWS/MYSS. At present, the Chemical and Metallurgical Laboratory is managed by 04 C&MS (Chemical & Metallurgical Superintendent) and 01 C&MA (Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant). The workload is increasing for CMT Lab everyday because of increased testing of metals, non-metals, paints, petroleum products like oil, grease etc., NDT of wheel disc, ultrasonic testing of wheel disc, axle of Mysore and Bangalore Division, testing of CBB (Composite Brake Block), raw material process monitoring, end product testing etc. In this regard, local administration also approached CME/Plg/UBL during 2006 itself for sanction of additional staff. By considering the above increased activities, this Union request to review the workload of CMT Lab at CWS/MYSS and post one ACMT (Group B) and enhance the present sanction of 5 CMT staff to a minimum of 9 CMT staff. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): At present there is one vacancy of CMS against the sanctioned strength of 05 posts in addition to one post of CMA in the CMT organisation at MYSS. There is no earmarked post of ACMT in MYSS. For creating additional posts, there is no money value available in Vacancy Bank. For paucity of funds creation of workcharge post is also not possible at present. Therefore ACMT/UBL has been instructed to attend MYSS once in a month. CWM will be advised to send proposal for additional requirement of Lab staff with justification duly concurred with Associate Finance. Indent has been placed on RRB/BNC for 13 posts of CMA in PB-2 GP 4200 on17.10.2014 vide this office letter No.SWR/P.563/RB indents/Vol.XI {Rect-11}. Page 77 of 91 CWM/MYSS, CPO Item No.16/01/2015 SANCTION TO ENGAGE A COOK TEMPORARY/DAILY WAGE BASIS. TO RAILWAY CANTEEN, AP ON This Union is demanding for engaging a cook to canteen on temporary basis, since our indent for RRB is pending since long time. In this regard, CWM/MYSS also sent letter to CPO/UBL on 21.12.09. Further, this was brought to the notice of GM during his inspection on 16.12.14. Hence, this Union request you to issue necessary order to engage a cook purely on temporary basis to Railway canteen at CWS/MYSS. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): There is no provision to engage a cook on temporary basis in Railway Canteens. CPO mentioned that vacancies can be filled up by calling volunteers by CWM/MYSS as per the avenue prescribed. Item No.17/01/2015 CWM/MYSS RE-IMBURSEMENT OF COST OF SHOES FOR 17 HANDICAPPED EMPLOYEES OF CWS/MYSS. A total of 17 orthopaedically handicapped employees are available at CWS/MYSS and they require special shoes. During 2013, an amount of ₹ 40,000 was sanctioned from CSBF and through RH/MYS, special shoes were supplied. These shoes were manufactured by an agency at Hubli but the quality was very worse. Hence, this Union request the administration to allow each employee to get shoes of their own choice and arrange the re-imbursement of such shoes to them. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This will be discussed in CSBF meeting. Item No.18/01/2015 CPO COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENTS (a) Case of Kum.K.Sangeetha sister of Late Kum. K.Menaka, OS, COS/O/UBL, expired on 14.06.2013 (Ref: GS/SWRMU ltr to GM/SWR Dated:07.01.2014 & 24.11.2014) This Union had requested several times to offer appointment on compassionate grounds and it is understood that the name of dependent sister of the late employee was not available in family composition certificate or other records. It is to inform that her name is appearing in Ration Card and as per latest instructions of Railway Board she is eligible for compassionate ground appointment. Hence, it is requested to reconsider the case, because the old father & mother are sickly patients, to look after them only this unmarried daughter only available now. So this union urges the administration to give offer of compassionate ground appointment to unmarried sister as per Board’s instructions. Page 78 of 91 (b) Case of Sri. Manjunath.P., S/o P.Nagendra of Bellary - extending a Third chance to appear for written examination . It is represented by Sri. Manjunath.P., S/o P.Nagendra of Bellary that he was called for written examination on 20.02.2013 for appointment on compassionate grounds, but could not do well due to his illness. He was suffering with Enteric Fever from 13th to 18th Feb-2013 and was under treatment. Therefore he could not do well in the examination and he has been offered Technician Gr.III post vide lr.no.H/P.563/II/CGA/SUP & Tech.III Vol.I dated 14.05.2013, but he is not having any technical knowledge. He has passed B.Sc and MBA and hence requesting for providing one more chance to appear for written examination for NTPC. The Union requests your goodself to consider the request sympathetically in view of his qualifications and arrange to extend a third chance for appearing in the written examination for appointment on compassionate grounds. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): (a) Kum.K.Sangeetha: The case has been examined and appointment on compassionate ground was not agreed to as dependency of the candidate on the Ex. employee is not established. There after Sri.Kanakasabapathi the father of the Ex.employee has submitted a representation dated 24.02.2015. CPO mentioned this will be examined in detail as per the extant instructions (b) Sri. Manjunath.P : The wife of the deceased employee Smt.P.Thimmakka submitted an application requesting for CGA in favour of her son Sri.Manjunath.P.Considering the qualification possessed by the candidate he was subjected to suitability test 26.09.2012 for the post of Senior P.Way Supervisor in Civil Engineering department. As he has not secured required qualifying marks for the post of Senior P.Way Supervisor in Civil Engineering department The candidate was given the choice of appointment as skilled artisan or taking suitability test of other Group-C posts in NTPC categories. As per his choice he attended the suitability test at Division on 20.12.2013 and based on the marks obtained in the suitability test, he was offered the post of Technician-Gr.III in Civil Engineering department. In response to which, candidate submitted another application dated 24.06.2013 requesting for one more chance to appear for suability test. DRM/UBL has not agreed for the third chance and the candidate has been advised on 02.07.2013 to avail of appointment offered or decline by the Division. CPO mentioned that the case will be further examined. Item No.19/01/2015 CPO LIFTING OF BAN FOR APPOINTMENT OF JUNIOR CLERKS AND TICKET COLLECTORS FROM COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENT. As per the directives of Headquarters Hubballi, from 2008 onwards there is no induction of Junior Clerks from CG Appointment. There are large number of clerical vacancies have come up in the ministerial cadre in all the department as on date there are vacancies in the recruitment grade i.e. Jr. clerks. Out of 15 P.Way depots only 5 depots are having their works clerk remaining 10 depots are functioning without works clerk. Although this union had made a demand in DRM/PNM to fill up the vacancies in the recruitment cadre of Jr. Clerk, it was replied to us because of the ban the same Page 79 of 91 could not be filled up at divisional level and approval needs from headquarters. Similarly in the commercial department Ticket Checking cadre also no TC’s have been appointed in the Ticket Checking cadre due to the ban. Hence, this union requests to kindly lift the ban and give directives to division to fill up the DR Quota vacancies of Jr.Clerk and TC from CG Appointment. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): There is no ban for CG appointment in the clerical category or TTE categories. As per RBE No.210/1991, Compassionate appointments in the clerical categories should be avoided to extent possible. For any such appointment General Manager should be personally satisfied that the same is unavoidable as a last resort. In regard to TTE, the case should be referred to Headquarters for GM’s specific approval vide this office Corrigendum No.SWR/P.268/269/CGA Policy/Corres./Vol.II, dated 24.06.2009. Item No.20/01/2015 CME,DRM/SBC PROBLEMS OF LOCO RUNNING STAFF. TAKING BACK OF BCCN TRAIN: There was an agreement during 2010 between union & administration that the BCCN train from DMM to DBU shall be worked by GTL crew for a period of 3 months since, there was an acute shortage of crew. Now that off the crew position have improved, the administration should take back the train to SBC division to enable SBC crew to work the said train. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This matter will be examined and BCCN Train will be taken back based on the feasibility for maintaining the same. Item No.21/01/2015 CEE,DRM/SBC PROBLEMS OF TRD STAFF OF SBC DIVISION. A. Change of classification of Rosters for WFD, BWT & KPN/TSS staff – TRD Department. Up to 2010 the TSS staffs at above places have been performing 08.00 hrs duty on continues roster. The rosters have been arbitrarily changed from ‘C’ to EI without any factual job analysis. The practical scenario of the JTJ section are having more no of train services as compared to 2010. The TSS staffs are finding extreme difficult to man the double section with EI rosters. Hence, this union urges to revert back ‘C’ rosters 08.00 hrs for TSS staff of JTJ section. B. Posting of One additional staff for manning SSP & TSS. Apart from down grading the rosters of SSP & TSS staff, the staff strength also have been reduced from two to one. Previously two staff’s were being posted for manning duties. Now it has been curtailed to only one staff. During the failures one individual cannot attend and restore the failure, Between JTJ and MAS Electrification two staffs are working i.e. 1+1 on 08.00 hrs roster. Hence, this union urges to post one additional staff for manning SSP & TSS. Page 80 of 91 M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): A. Southern Railway has confirmed that for TSS staff the Continuous roster of 8 hours per day with weekly one day rest and 48 hours per week (statutory limit of 54 hours per week) is being followed. South Western Railway is agreeable to follow the practice of Southern Railway as Bangalore Division of the South Western Railway is off shoot of the Southern Railway. It is agreed to change the roster from EI to Continuous for TSS staff in South Western Railway. General Secretary brought out that in the past 8 hours roster was changed to 12 hours without job analysis and as such now 8 hours roster should be implemented without job analysis. Modus operandi for switching over to 8 hours roster from 12 hours roster for the TSS staff in South Western Railway will be examined. B. With availability of remote control arrangements manning of SSP is not required. For manning TSS a reference has been made to Southern Railway vide CEE/SWR’s letter No.EL/SWR/C-147 dated 26.05.2015 for advising the number of staff being deputed for manning the TSS or else outsourced manpower may be advised. On receipt of reply from the Southern Railway, further action will be taken. Item No.22/01/2015 CMD, DRM/SBC THE REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES CLAIMS IN FAVOUR OF SBC DIVISION EMPLOYEES. The following reimbursement claims made by the SBC Division employees has been shuttling from post to pillar since 2013. The above claims have been forwarded vide CMS/SBC Letter No.B/MD141/1 dated: 10.10.2013 duly obtaining necessary vetting from Sr.DFM/SBC vide their Letter dated: 22.06.2013 & 26.02.2013 sent to CMD/SWR the reimbursement proposal has been returned by FA & CAO to SBC Division and quoting the FA & CAO (G) SWR letter dated 13.02.2013 in the subject matter. Once again CMS/SBC have submitted the claims to Sr.DFM Bangalore vide letter No.B/MD 141 dated: 14.07.2014. Hence, this union urges communicate headquarters approval to division to reimbursement the claims at the earliest. List of Claims. 01. Sri.Mahaboob Pasha, Retd.ASIPF/Dsl/KJM, incurred for self treatment. 02. Sri.T.Raji, Sr.Trackman/SSE/P.Way/O/DPJ, incurred for self treatment. 03. Sri.R.Mohammed Kaleel, Retd. Head Clerk/Sr.DME/O/SBC, incurred for self treatment. 04. Sri.K.V.Harish, Sr.CA/BO/YPR, incurred for treatment of his wife. 05. Sri.K.Babu, Keyman /G.No.7/SSE/P.Way/SB/SA @ DPJ, incurred for self treatment. 06. Sri.P.Vijayan, Tech.I/SSE/Dsl/O/KJM, incurred for self treatment. 07. Sri.Gururaja Rao, Retd.IIT/SBC, incurred for self treatment. 08. Sri.Rakesh.U.Gotur, S/o.Late.Smt.Lalitha.U.Gotur, W/o.Late.Sri.Upendranath Gotur, Ex.MCM/SSE/C&W/MRJ, incurred for treatment of his mother. 09. Sri.V.Venkat, Retd.Mail Guard/SBC, incurred for self treatment. 10. Sri.Dipanshu Kumar, JE/S/CN/ASK, incurred for self treatment. 11. Sri.K.Vamanan, Retd.SSE/S&T/SBC, incurred for self treatment. 12. Sri.SyedAbdul Jabbar, Reted. Head Clerk/FOD/Mech/YPR, incurred for self treatment. Page 81 of 91 13. Sri.L.George, Retd. LP/CCRC/O/SBC, incurred for self treatment. 14. Sri.A.Yadavakrishnan, Tech.I/SSE/O/Dsl/KJM, incurred for treatment of his wife. 15. Sri.Mahamoodul Hassan, Sr.Accounts Assistant, FA& CAO/CN/BNC, incurred for his wife’s treatment. 16. Sri.C.N.Umesh Kumar, Helper/SSE/Works/A/SBC, incurred for self treatment. 17. Sri.K.N.Sreedharan, Retd. CTTI/SBC, incurred for his wife’s treatment. 18. Sri.J.P.M.Anthony, CC-II/SM/O/KJM, incurred for self treatment. 19. Smt.M.R.Manjula, Sr.CA/SMR/O/HUP, working at SSPN, incurred for her widowed mother’s treatment. 20. Sri.Krishnappa.M, Retd. Blacksmith Gr.I/PW/TK, incurred for self treatment. 21. Sri.Nagaraj, Tech.I/C&W/SBC. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015): Out of 21 cases, 7 cases have not been received in CMD office, 10 cases are under process of getting finance concurrence/observation. The rest (4 cases) have been approved. S.NO. NAME & DESGN. 1 Sri.Mahaboob Pasha, Retd.ASIPF/Dsl/KJM 2 Sri.T.Raji, Sr.Trackman/SSE/P.Way/O/DPJ 3 Sri.R.Mohammed Kaleel, Retd. Head Clerk/Sr.DME/O/SBC 4 Sri.K.V.Harish, Sr.CA/BO/YPR 5 Sri.K.Babu, Keyman /G.No.7/SSE/P.Way/SB/SA @ DPJ 6 Sri.P.Vijayan, Tech.I/SSE/Dsl/O/KJM 7 Sri.Gururaja Rao, Retd.IIT/SBC 8 Sri.Rakesh.U.Gotur, S/o.Late.Smt.Lalitha.U.Gotur, W/o.Late.Sri.Upendranath Gotur, Ex.MCM/SSE/C&W/MRJ 9 Sri.V.Venkat, Retd.Mail Guard/SBC 10 Sri.Dipanshu Kumar, JE/S/CN/ASK 11 Sri.K.Vamanan, Retd.SSE/S&T/SBC Sri.SyedAbdul Jabbar, Reted. Head Clerk/FOD/Mech/YPR 12 13 Sri.L.George, Retd. LP/CCRC/O/SBC 14 Sri.A.Yadavakrishnan, Tech.I/SSE/O/Dsl/KJM Sri.Mahamoodul Hassan, Sr.Accounts Assistant, FA& CAO/CN/BNC Sri.C.N.Umesh Kumar, Helper/SSE /Works/A /SBC 15 16 17 18 Sri.K.N.Sreedharan, Retd. CTTI/SBC Sri.J.P.M.Anthony, CC-II/SM/O/KJM 19 Smt.M.R.Manjula, Sr.CA/SMR/O/HUP, working at SSPN 20 Sri.Krishnappa.M, Retd. Blacksmith Gr.I/PW/TK 21 Sri.Nagaraj, Tech.I/C&W/SBC M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015) Observations/Discrepancies found are sent to Division. Claims not received in CMD/O/UBL APPROVED Claims not CMD/O/UBL APPROVED received in Claims not received in CMD/O/UBL Observations/Discrepancies found are sent to Division Observations/Discrepancies found are sent to Division Observations/Discrepancies found are sent to Division Observations/Discrepancies found are sent to Division APPROVED Observations/Discrepancies found are sent to Division Observations/Discrepancies found are sent to Division APPROVED Observations/Discrepancies found are sent to Division Claims not received in CMD/O/UBL Claims not received in CMD/O/UBL Observations/Discrepancies found are sent to Division Claims not received in CMD/O/UBL Observations/Discrepancies found are sent to Division Claims not received in CMD/O/UBL Page 82 of 91 Item No.23/01/2015 CCM, DRM/SBC REPORT FOR SURRENDERING OF POSTS IN THE ECRC CADRE SBC DIVISION. Vide SDGM, Letter No:G 276/WSSWR/2014-15 dt:7-11-14 has been communicated to SBC Division to surrender 66 posts of ECRC’s including 7 posts of CRS consequent to proposed out sourcing of cash collection duties. In this connection this union strongly resists any such arbitrary decision to surrender even a single post in any cadre without consulting organized labour in the subject matter as referred in the Railway Board Letter No. E(MPP)2009/6/8 Dated: 23.3.2012 & E(MPP)2005/1/54/Vol.III, Dt: 6.3.2007, it was advised to all Zonal Railways that in the event of surrendering of post the administration should consult organized labour. In this connection this union had submitted a detailed justification to DRM/SBC how posts are justified for operation. Hence, this union urges to revert the decision/recommendation of work study department advising division to surrender the post. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015) 32 posts of ECRCs were surrendered for arriving the money value for implementing the restructuring of Commercial Assistants and ECRC category over the Division. GS mentioned that Railway Board clearly instructed Zonal Railways that they have to approach Board in case of any problems in implementing the cadre restructuring. Accordingly, some of the Railways informed Board that they are not in a position to implement the cadre restructuring for want of sufficient posts. But, our Railway has not approached Board in regard to this matter and surrendered large number of posts in ECRC cadre, which is quite alarming. He also mentioned that this has been done without consultation of Trade Union. In this connection, DS/SWRMU/SBC mentioned that they have submitted a logical report to DRM/SBC how the posts of ECRC should not be surrendered. It was suggested that the posts of luggage porters can be surrendered instead of ECRC. CCM mentioned that as per the yardstick, requirement of ECRCs should be examined by the Bangalore Division afresh and if required, proposal should be initiated to create the posts of ECRC. Item No.24/01/2015 COM, DRM/SBC IMPARTING TRAINING FOR OPERATING TRH/POINTSMAN’S INITIAL COURSE & RC AT STC/SBC. The DTTC for training TRH/Pointsman’s which was located at Srirangapattana, has been shifted to MYS/AP. Now all the SBC Division employees right from NGM to OML the traffic staff are facing tremendous difficult while attending the initial and RC course at MYS South due to poor connectivity from MYS to AP. In a year around two initial course and four batches of RC consisting of around 15 staffs are attending the course. This Union suggests to have this course at STC/SBC by posting one instructor to avoid inconvenience to the traffic staff of SBC Division. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Since, full-fledged training facilities are already developed at DTTC/Dharwad & Ashokpuram, it shall be prudent to conduct RC for Points Man/TRH at these centers only to maintain the quality of training. Page 83 of 91 Item No.25/01/2015 DRM/SBC PUBLICATION OF RESULTS OF SELECTIONS CONDUCTED FOR TC’S AGAINST 33 1/3 PR QUOTA. The Selection has been conducted for filling up of 54 posts in the TC’s cadre vide Sr.DPO/SBC, Notification No.B/P.608/II/Comml/TC/Vol.VIII/33 1/3%/PRQ. dt.11.04.2014 & 21.05.2014. The suitability test was held on 21.06.2014 for both 33 1/3 & 16 2/3. This union regrets to mention that the administration without publishing the results for 33 1/3 only results of 16 2/3 have been published and the selected candidates have been sent for training. The frustration and anguish among the candidates appeared for 33 1/3 have never been replied at all regarding written test results. It is learnt from divisional administration that the vigilance organization have took the file and till date the same has not been returned for taking any further action in the subject matter. In such case a pertinent doubt arises that how both the quotas i.e. 33 1/3 & 16 2/3 have been held simultaneously what was the special consideration of administration to facilitate the candidates who have appeared in both 16 2/3 and results have been published if at all vigilance angle was involved, the aggrieved candidates appeared it should have been applicable for both the selections. The candidates appeared for 33 1/3 have put in 2 decades of service in the operating and commercial and appeared for selection with a great hope to seek the carrier progression in their life time. On account of non publishing of results, the efforts made by the candidates gone vain and their interest and confidence have get shattered. The administration cannot evolve different yardstick similar/same selection. Hence, this union urges to direct the division to evaluate and publish the results of TC’s without any further delay to meet the end of justice. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This is under investigation by Vigilance Department. Item No.26/01/2015 CCM, DRM/SBC RAISING OF COMMERCIAL DEBITS IN CONTRARY TO IRAC PROVISION. Time & again this union has been representing to traffic accounts administration duly re-iterating the codal provision in subject matter. In this connection the IRAC codal provision Para 2704 is appended below for kind and ready reference. Para 2704: “Time limit far raising debits against stations. Except in special circumstances and in case of errors detected by the inspectors of station accounts and the officials of the Audit Department, no debit will ordinarily be raised against stations more than six months of accountal of transaction in station returns ” From the above it is very crystal clear it is that no debit can be raised beyond 6 months for accountal of transaction (Traffic accounts dept). Off late traffic accounts error advice sheets have been sent to Sr.DCM/SBC for further action from commercial dept for admitting/disputing the debits with valid reason from the counter clerk after a lapse of 6 months. As per the commercial codal provision, the PRS forms can be preserved for the period of 6 months, beyond that it will be sent to parcel office for disposal. It is very pertinent to mention that when the concession form itself will not be available to admit or dispute the debit, how a counter clerk/ECRC can be held responsible to such debits. Page 84 of 91 Hence this union urges to adhere the instruction of Accounts Codal provision in the subject matter and re-iterate the instructions to traffic accounts not to raise any belated debits. This union also urges to withdraw such debit advice send so far after the expiry of 6 months of time. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This issue will be discussed with Associate Finance for timely submission of Accounts inspection reports. Union pointed out that debit has been raised in 50 cases by Accounts Department pertaining to the year 2011-12 in the year 2015. In some of the cases, basic records have also been disposed off and hence rising of debits at a later date is not acceptable. CCM mentioned that records will be perused and will discuss the matter with FA&CAO/SWR. Union demanded the administration to pass interim orders not to start recovery against the debit advice till the matter is sorted out in consultation with FA & CAO. . Item No.27/01/2015 CAO/CN/BNC NON- SETTLEMENT OF RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF DY.CE/CONSTRUCTION/UBL. Employees of Dy.CE/Con/UBL is facing lot of problems. a)Sri. Shivaiah trackman expired two years back but till date his settlement and pension is not paid as there is no clerk at Dy.CE/Const/UBL. b) Sri. G.S.Pandari Trackman retired three months back but so far no settlement is done. c) Sri. Vasu Mudaliar Help/ Dy. CSTE/UBL who was compulsory retired 2 years back settlement is not done. M I N U T E S(28/29.05.2015): a) The settlement dues have been arranged to Sri. Shivaiah trackman expired on 13.11.2012 and Sri. G.S.Pandari Trackman retired on 30.09.2014. b) The case of Shri Vasu Mudaliar, Helper/Dy.CSTE/UBL is under examination. Item No.28/01/2015 CMD PROVISION OF RO PLANT AT CLINICAL LABORATORY RLY. CH/UBL. At Railway Central Hospital, Hubli daily approximately 300 patients attend for clinical test. In this maximum will come fasting to give blood and they have to wait 3 to 4 hours to give their blood. During this time they are facing lot of inconvenience and there is no potable water in Lab. This subject was discussed in Divn PNM and Divn advised to discuss in HQ PNM as Rly Hospital comes under CMD. It is requested to provide RO plant. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): Procurement of RO plant at Clinical Laboratory, Central Hospital,Hubli is under examination. GS mentioned that a letter is to be given from CMD side. Page 85 of 91 Item No.29/01/2015 CCM TTE’S REST ROOM MIRAJ TTE’s of UBL facing untold hardship at restroom Miraj as there is no proper cot, bed and maintenance. This subject was discussed in Divisional PNM , Divn advised where Miraj comes under Central Railway CCM intervention is required to advise CCM/C.Rly for proper maintenance. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): This will be taken up with the concerned Commercial officers of Central Railway with regard to the facilities made available currently. Item No.30/01/2015 CMD MEDICAL TREATMENT AT SOLAPUR AND MIRAJ/ CENTRAL RAILWAY. Staff working beyond Indi Road like LHN, TVL, PDNR, HG are facing lot of problem to take treatment at Solapur and likewise staff working from KUD towards Miraj are not getting treatment at Miraj. This subject was discussed in Divn PNM, CMS given letter to CMS/Miraj and CMS/SUR, but no action is taken, the concerned CMD may be advised to take necessary action for extend treatment for S.W.Rly Staff at Miraj and Solapur. M I N U T E S(27/28.05.2015): CMD has personally requested CMD/C.Rly. to render health service whenever the patient of SWR attend those Health Units/Railway Hospitals. GS sought to ensure directions are issued by CMD/CR to CMS/Miraj and Sholapur in this regard. ***** Page 86 of 91 SUMMARY Items Old Agenda Total Total No. of Items 50 30 80 Closed Items 12 04 16 Balance Items 38 26 64 SUMMARY OF THE BALANCE ITEMS Details of the subject Subject Pertains to Page Number CLASSIFYING `RNN' STATION UNDER URBAN AGGLOMERATION FOR GRANT OF HRA AT `X’ RATES (30%) CPO, FA&CAO, DRM/SBC 13 07/2/2012 PROVISION OF ADEQUATE FACILITIES AT REST ROOM IN ZONAL RAILWAYS CCM, DRMsUBL, SBC & MYS 14 (3) 14/2/2012 DECENTRALIZATION OF JE POST BETWEEN MYSORE SHOP & MYSORE DIVISION CEE, CPO, DRM/MYS, CWM/MYSS 18 (4) 08/3/2012 CREATION OF 248 POSTS DEPARTMENT SIGNAL SIDE S&T CSTE, CPO, FA&CAO, DRM/SBC 20 (5) 17/3/2012 SANCTION OF MACP IN 4800, 5400 & 6600 FOR ENGINEERING GRADUATES APPOINTED AS APPRENTICE CHARGEMAN ‘A’ BEFORE 1986 CPO, CWM/MYSS 23 (6) 23/3/2012 MEDICAL HEALTH UNIT TO HQ OFFICE (NEW GM OFFICE) CMD, DRM/UBL 24 (7) 28/3/2012 EXTENSION OF ENHANCED CRITERIA OF 1900 GP CATEGORIES UNDER LARSGESS TO TECH.III LARSGESS FOR SPECIFIED SAFETY CATEGORIES OF STAFF CARRYING GP 1800/1900 HAS BEEN ISSUED BY BOARD VIDE RBE NO.99/2011 & RBE NO.04/2012 CPO 25 (8) 29/3/2012 VACANCIES IN LAW BRANCH CPO 26 (9) 3/1/2013 (A) SHORTAGE OF ELECTRICAL POWER STAFF (B)POSTING OF STAFF FOR AC TRIP SHED AS PER RAILWAY BOARD BENCH MARK CEE, DRM/SBC 27 (10) 17/1/2013 PROVISION OF OFFICE ACCOMMODATION FOR HQ BRANCH OF SWRMU PCE, CPO 32 (11) 18/1/2013 EDPM CENTRE FOR SWRLY AT HUBLI CPO, FA&CAO 33 (12) 29/1/2013 APPOINTMENT ON SPORTS GROUNDS (SWRMU’s letter dated 20.08.2013 to GM/SWR/UBL) CME, CPO 34 S No. (1) Balance Items 05/2/2012 (2) IN Page 87 of 91 S No. (13) Balance Items 01/01/2014 Subject Pertains to CSTE, CPO, DRM/SBC Page Number 36 (14) 02/01/2014 PROBLEMS STAFFS CHECKING CCM 37 (15) 03/01/2014 PROCUREMENT OF AMBULANCE VAN TO HU/YPR. CMD 38 (16) 04/01/2014 CHANGE OF CLASSIFICATIONS OF SMs OF NRYP & BSPL COM, CPO 38 (17) 07/01/2014 REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING OBSOLETE TYPE LIFT BY DOUBLE DOOR NEW TYPE AT DIVISIONAL OFFICE/MYS PCE, CEE, DRM/MYS 39 (18) 10/01/2014 OPENING OF 4TH CONTROL BOARD IN MYS DIVISION COM, DRM/MYS 40 (19) 13/01/2014 CONSTRUCTION OF NEW QUARTERS AT CWS/AP PCE, DRM/MYS, CWM/MYSS 41 (20) 15/01/2014 FILLING UP THE VACANCY OF CHI/AP CMD, CPO, DRM/MYS 42 (21) 17/01/2014 STAFF SANCTION FOR 182 LOCOS AT EMD DIESEL SHED, HUBLI CME, CPO 43 (22) 24/01/2014 DEBITING OF LAP ON ACCOUNT OF UNPAID HOLIDAY TO SUPERVISORY AND MINISTERIAL STAFF CPO, COS, CME 44 (23) 27/01/2014 FILLING UP OF THE POST OF DESIGNATED OFFICER UNDER FSS ACT, 2006. CMD, CPO 45 (24) 28/01/2014 SELECTION FOR THE POST OF STAFF & WELFARE INSPECTOR IN PB 930034800+GP 4200 (35% QUOTA) OPEN TO ALL GR-C & GR-D EMPLOYEES CPO, DRM/UBL 46 (25) 29/01/2014 DELAY/REGRET CLAIMS WITHOUT PROPER REASONS IN REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES CMD 47 (26) 30/01/2014 APPOINTMENT GROUNDS CPO 49 (27) 07/2/2014 REVISING THE CREW CHANGE OVER POINT FROM GTL TO DMM CME, COM, DRM/SBC 54 (28) 09/2/2014 CREATION OF POSTS IN THE TICKET CHECKING CADRE TO COMMENSURATE THE WORKLOAD TO MAINTAIN NEW ASSETS CCM, CPO 56 (29) 10/2/2014 REVIEW OF COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENT – REJECTED CASES CPO, DRM/SBC 57 (30) 11/2/2014 IMPLEMENTATION OF THREE GATEMEN’S WORK FOR SPECIAL CLASS GATES SBC DIVISION. PCE, DRM/SBC 58 Details of the subject MERGER OF ANCILLARY FITTER CADRE OF S&T/SBC OF TICKET ON RAILWAY COMPASSIONATE Page 88 of 91 S No. (31) Balance Items 13/2/2014 Subject Pertains to CMD, DRM/SBC Page Number 59 (32) 14/2/2014 POSTING OF TRACKMEN IN UNMANNED LC GATES PCE 60 (33) 20/2/2014 LAYING OF PAVER BLOCKS AT SHUNTING AREA IN WORKSHOP PREMISES PCE, CME 62 (34) 25/2/2014 STAFF GRIEVANCES PERTAINING TO STORES DEPARTMENT COS, FA&CAO, 63 Details of the subject CREATION OF POST OF NURSING STAFF FOR RH/SBC (35) 26/2/2014 NON-TRANSPARENCY FUNCTIONING OF RRC (36) 28/2/2014 (37) 29/2/2014 (38) IN THE DRM/UBL CPO 65 THE RAILWAY QUARTERS, STREET LIGHTS & ROADS ARE VERY POORLY MAINTAINED IN DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS AND WAY SIDE RAILWAY ACCOMMODATIONS NON-SUPPLY OF PROPER AND STANDARD MEDICINES AND BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS RETIRED PATIENTS PCE, CEE 67 CMD 70 30/2/2014 FILLING UP OF THE VACANCIES OF WELFARE INSPECTORS. 71 (39) 01/01/2015 ARTIZAN KHALASI-MAZON PLUMBER CPO, DRM/UBL, SBC, MYS PCE, CPO DRM/MYS (40) 02/01/2015 FILLING UP OF VACANCIES IN SSE/WORKSIDE (IOW DEPARTMENT) OF MYS DIVISION PCE, CPO, DRM/MYS 72 (41) 03/01/2015 CONDUCTING OF R.CS OF SMS AT DWR INSTEAD OF TPJ COM 73 (42) 04/01/2015 PAYMENT OF OT ALLOWANCE ARREARS OF SMS OF MYS-HAS SECTION COM, CPO, DRM/MYS 73 (43) 05/01/2015 CADRE REVIEW OF GDR COM, CME, DRM/MYS 74 (44) 06/01/2015 LDCE FOR OS CPO, DRM/MYS 74 (45) 09/01/2015 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ACCOMMODATION IN EMPANELLED HOSPITALS CMD 75 (46) 10/01/2015 SUPPLY OF DIARY, POCKET DIARY AND PURSE FOR ALL SUPERVISORY STAFF AS NEW YEAR COMPLIMENT. CPRO, COS 75 (47) 11/01/2015 UPGRADATION OF POST OF DEE TO SR. DEE AT CWS/MYSS. CEE, CPO 76 (48) 13/01/2015 SUPPLY OF SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR CWS/MYSS. PCE, CWM/MYSS 76 72 Page 89 of 91 S No. (49) Balance Items 15/01/2015 Subject Pertains to CME, CPO, CWM/MYSS Page Number 77 (50) 16/01/2015 SANCTION TO ENGAGE A COOK TO RAILWAY CANTEEN, AP ON TEMPORARY/DAILY WAGE BASIS CWM/MYSS, CPO 78 (51) 17/01/2015 RE-IMBURSEMENT OF COST OF SHOES FOR 17 HANDICAPPED EMPLOYEES OF CWS/MYSS. CWM/MYSS 78 (52) 18/01/2015 COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENTS GROUND CPO 78 (53) 19/01/2015 LIFTING OF BAN FOR APPOINTMENT OF JUNIOR CLERKS AND TICKET COLLECTORS FROM COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENT. CPO 79 (54) 20/01/2015 PROBLEMS OF LOCO RUNNING STAFF. TAKING BACK OF BCCN TRAIN CME, DRM/SBC 80 (55) 21/01/2015 PROBLEMS OF TRD STAFF OF SBC DIVISION. CEE, DRM/SBC 80 (56) 22/01/2015 THE REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES CLAIMS IN FAVOUR OF SBC DIVISION EMPLOYEES. CMD, DRM/SBC 81 (57) 23/01/2015 REPORT FOR SURRENDERING OF POSTS IN THE ECRC CADRE SBC DIVISION. CCM, DRM/SBC 83 (58) 24/01/2015 IMPARTING TRAINING FOR OPERATING TRH/POINTSMAN’S INITIAL COURSE & RC AT STC/SBC. COM, DRM/SBC 83 (59) 25/01/2015 PUBLICATION OF RESULTS SELECTIONS CONDUCTED FOR AGAINST 33 1/3 PR QUOTA. OF TC’S DRM/SBC 84 (60) 26/01/2015 RAISING OF COMMERCIAL DEBITS IN CONTRARY TO IRAC PROVISION. CCM, DRM/SBC 84 (61) 27/01/2015 NONSETTLEMENT OF RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF DY.CE/CONSTRUCTION/ UBL CAO/CN/BNC 85 (62) 28/01/2015 PROVISION OF RO PLANT AT CLINICAL LABORATORY RLY. CH/UBL CMD 85 (63) 29/01/2015 TTE’S REST ROOM MIRAJ CCM 86 (64) 30/01/2015 MEDICAL TREATMENT AT SOLAPUR AND MIRAJ/ CENTRAL RAILWAY CMD 86 Details of the subject POSTING OF ACMT AND ADDITIONAL SANCTION OF STAFF FOR CMT LAB AT CWS/MYSS (K.HARIKRISHNAN) Chief Personnel Officer (A.M.D'CRUZ) General Secretary Page 90 of 91 ANNEXURE –A CASES REFERRED TO RAILWAY BOARD Item No Subject in brief Officer concerned NIL NIL NIL ANNEXURE –B CASES PENDING FOR JOINT MEETING Item No Subject in brief Officer concerned NIL NIL NIL ANNEXURE –C COURT CASES: Item No Subject in brief Officer concerned NIL NIL NIL Page 91 of 91