IncomeTaxGazettedOfficersAssociation
President
I.T.G.O.A.
ZINDABAD
Secretary General
AJAY GOYAL
*
BHASKAR BHATTACHARYA
(09013853783)
*
(08902198888)
ajoygoyal@gmail.com
secgenitgoachq@gmail.com
Date: 01st July, 2015.
DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MANAGING COMMITTEE MEETING OF ITGOA HELD
ON 23RD & 24TH OF FEBRUARY, 2015 AT INDORE, MP & CHATTISGARH
The meeting started with Com. Ajay Goyal, President ITGOA in the Chair. At the
outset one minute’s silence was observed in the memory of Late Com. Rajarshi
Dasgupta, former Secretary General, ITGOA and Late Com. S. K. Vyas, former
President of CCGEW. The President then proceeded to read out the congratulatory
messages of the Hon’ble Finance Minister, GOI and the Chairperson, CBDT on the
occasion of MCM at Indore. He briefly outlined the developments since the last MCM
at Darjeeling and presented the draft minutes of the last MCM for consideration and
approval of the house. Com. Raghavendra Singh, Treasurer, ITGOA informed the
house that the draft copies of the minutes were mailed to the respective units,
inviting their inputs regarding addition/ alterations to be made in the draft. Some
units wanted the draft minutes to be made available within a reasonable time after
the completion of MCM. It was also proposed that though the soft copy of the draft
was made available to all the units, the hard copy be placed before all delegates in
the next MCM. Shri Atul Ahuja, General Secretary, Nagpur Unit, expressed that the
house need to suggest modifications on the draft if required. But no such suggestion
was proposed by any unit and the Minutes were accepted.
The President, thereafter, requested the Com. Bhaskar Bhattacharya, Secretary
General (SG) to report the house regarding the developments taken place in the last
six months on different issues.
The SG moved two condolence resolutions paying homage to the memory of two
great leaders of Trade Union Movement in India, Com. Rajarshi Dasgupta and Com.
S.K. Vyas which were unanimously adopted by the house.
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He then informed the house that for the first time, the CHQ had prepared a synopsis
of decisions taken at Darjeeling MCM, actions taken thereon and the progresses
made so far. The same was placed before the delegates and observers. He proposed
that discussion on a particular issue should not be left midway and only after a
finality is reached in the matter, discussion on the next issue would be taken up for
consideration. The house approved the proposal. He then proceeded to appraise the
house in brief on the issues enumerated in the report placed before the house.
1. ITO to ACIT Promotion:
It was decided in the Darjeeling MCM that holding of regular DPCs for 2013-14
would be pursued vigorously along with the review DPC for 2012-13. It was
decided that the review DPC of 2012-13 alone should not be held and the ITGOA
would protest in such a move. In case UPSC refuses to hold regular DPC for 2013-14,
holding of ad-hoc DPC would be insisted for the R.Y. There would be mention of the
R.Y. in the ad-hoc promotion order and members promoted on the basis of such adhoc promotion orders would not be transferred out of their home state. Ad-hoc DPC
for the remaining vacancies of the other recruitment years should be pursued
immediately thereafter.
As mandated in Darjeeling MCM the CHQ took up the matter of regular DPC for
2013-14 with the authorities concerned in the right earnest. The Chairperson, CBDT
was requested to persuade UPSC to hold Review DPC of R.Y. 2012-13 along with the
regular DPC for R.Y. 2013-14. It was also requested not to hold the review DPC for
R.Y. 2012-13 alone. The General Secretaries of all Units were requested time and
again to settle the matter of deficient APAR of ITOs in their regions as per the list
uploaded in the website.
Results: Regular DPC for 2013-14 and review DPC for 2012-13 were held on 2nd &
3rd September, 2014 by UPSC and promotion order of 180 ACsIT was passed on 1009-2014. All of them were retained in their home states.
The issue of promotion to the cadre of ACIT for R.Y. 2014-15 was taken up
immediately. Deficient APARs of ITOs were circulated on 12-09-2014 and the Units
were requested to pursue the matter on war footing. It was felt that the entire
vacancy of R.Y. 2013-14 was not taken into consideration and so, the issue of
vacancy calculation for R.Y.s 2013-14 & 2014-15 was taken up with Board and AdVI. It was decided at the extended Secretariat Meeting on 04-01-2015 that the
Board be requested to send proposal to UPSC for promotion subject to revision after
implementation of NRP. The minutes were circulated on 08-01-2015 to all the units
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inviting their comments, as the attendance in the said meeting was less. A
communication was again circulated in this matter on 21-01-2015. The six units
present in the meeting dated 04-01-2015 and other two Units sent their proposal in
writing. After circulation of minutes, only 3 Units expressed their views in writing.
Out of these 11 Units, only 2(two) Units raised objection on holding DPC without
NRP. After persuasion, CBDT again published list of ITOs in the consideration zone
having APAR deficiency on 29-01-2015. The same was intimated through ITGOA
circular on 30-01-2015 asking all the Units to send status report by 15-02-2015.
However, no response was received from any of the Units. In the meantime the CHQ
asked the Board again to calculate vacancy for R.Y.s 2013-14(residual), 2014-15 &
2015-16 and declare consideration zone of promotion required for DPC. The issue
was discussed in QRM dated 11-02-2015. The Ad-VI was directed to calculate and
finalize the complete vacancy after taking ITGOA into confidence as early as
possible. The SG also informed the house that the Hon’ble Member(P), in his address
at All India Conference of ITEF, held in Guwahati on 19-02-2015, announced that
ACIT promotion was in the offing and would take place by end March/1st week of
April, 2015.
2. Finalization of ITO seniority list as per the verdict of Supreme Court in N R
Parmar Case
It was decided in the MCM at Darjeeling to ask CBDT to issue necessary guidelines to
all Pr. CCsIT for implementation of NPR in a time bound manner. CBDT would also
be asked not to keep the issue unresolved on the pretext of regular DPC pending
before UPSC. It was also decided to go for agitation if the issue was not addressed
within 15/09/2014 and the modalities were to be finalized in Extended Secretariat
Meeting.
Results: The matter was discussed with the Chairperson, CBDT on 26-08-2014 on
the platform of ITGOA and on 15-09-2014 on behalf of JCA. As a consequence, an
advisory was issued on 29-09-2014. The CHQ submitted its objections to the
Advisory under the banner of JCA on the ground that the verdict was applicable to
all the cadres down to the level of LDC. A revised advisory was issued on 07-112014 including the cadre of ITI in the purview of NRP judgment. The target date for
completion for preparation of the seniority list in light of the NRP judgment was
fixed at 24-11-2014. One more advisory was issued on 16-01-2015 for inclusion of
LDC & DEO in its ambit and for correcting the anomaly for 1995 SSC Examinees. The
target date for completion was extended till 30-01-2015. Till then Only 4 regions
Kerala, NER, UP(E) and MP have completed the exercise, as reported. The CHQ, vide
its Communication dated 02-01-2015, requested all the Units to send the status
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report on NRP. The different Units have informed that completion of NRP would
take at least a few more months.
3.
7th CPC
It was decided in the last MCM that proposals of Pay scale for Group-A officers,
higher pay scale for AO/PS, Vehicle advance for Gr. B officers, LTC air travel at entry
level for Gr. B officers, Spl. Pay as per Vth CPC had to be finalized. It was further
decided to submit supplementary Memorandum before CPC highlighting the
additional issues. A copy of the Memorandum of JCA submitted before VII CPC was
to be endorsed to the CBDT. It was also decided to route proposals through CCGGOO
demanding higher pay scales for JTS and not STS.
Result: The additional Memorandum of JCA was submitted to 7th CPC on 20-022015, a copy of which was also submitted to CBDT on 20-02-2015. The CCGGOO, in a
meeting with CPC, submitted the demand of enhanced benefit in JTS & JAG levels.
Draft Additional Memorandum, under JCA, on the issues of Pay-scale of Gr. A officers
and AO/PS cadres, upgradation of AO/PS cadre, benefit in JTS & JAG, was circulated
among the units on 02-02-2015. Only 2 Units expressed their views. The Additional
Memorandum, under JCA, was submitted including their views in it.
4. Finalization of IRS Recruitment Rules
It was decided in the last MCM to write letter to Chairperson, CBDT by 26-08-2014
to provide ITGOA a copy of the draft IRS Recruitment Rules which had been sent to
DoPT. In the event of non-receipt of the same from CBDT, it was decided to take up
the matter with DoPT, FM, Minister in-charge of DoPT, RS and the Cabinet Secretary.
Result: Letter was written to the Chairperson, CBDT, requesting him to provide us
a copy of proposed IRS RR. Though he didn’t disagree with our demand, but the
copy of proposed IRS RR was not provided. Letter was sent to Secretary, DoPT
intimating ITGOA’s objections on draft Recruitment Rules on 17-09-2014. Letter
was also sent to the Minister-in-charge of DoPT on 22-09-2014 seeking an audience.
Letters were sent to FM/MoS/RS/CBDT about ITGOA’s objections in the RR on 2509-2014. OM of DoPT dt. 24-09-2014, directing the Cadre-controlling Authorities to
upload the proposed RR in Departmental Website for comments from all
stakeholders, recognizes the objection raised by ITGOA. DoPT was requested on 3009-2014 again to ensure that the Draft be uploaded in website. The objections were
discussed in the QRM dated 14-10-2014 and the Chairman requested the ITGOA to
discuss the issue with the DIT (HRD) in detail.
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The CHQ met DsIT(HRD) on 28-10-2014, as desired by the Chairman in QRM on 1410-2014, to discuss IRS RR. No consensus could be reached as the DsIT were of the
view that determination of vacancy was the prerogative of CBDT only. The Secy.
Gen. on the very next day met the U/S, DoPT in person and registered ITGOA’s
objections in writing on 29-10-2014, the copy of which had been made available to
all the members through e-mail and our website. The proposed rules were uploaded
in Departmental website on 19-11-2014 for a few hours and were withdrawn
immediately. A letter was submitted protesting CBDT’s attitude regarding IRS RR,
on 18-12-2014 under the banner of JCA. Continuous persuasion in the mean time
continued with DoPT and the Board for making necessary modification in the
proposed draft. Correspondences were made with the Secretary, M/o Personnel,
Public Grievances & Pensions seeking time to explain ITGOA’s stand. He directed the
JS(Estt) to meet ITGOA on his behalf. The position of ITGOA was explained to
JS(Estt.), DoPT in a meeting held on 10-02-2015 and she assured us that ITGOA’s
objections are under consideration and would be taken care of while sanctioning the
RR . Board, in the QRM dated 11-02-2015, clarified that 5 out of 7 objections raised
by ITGOA, barring the issue of Probation and formation of DPC, were accepted and
were sent to DoPT. DoPT approved IRS RR on 13-02-2015. Unofficial sources
confirmed that DOPT after going through the submission of ITGOA found merit and
addressed the concerns of ITGOA. Member(P), in his address in the All India
Conference of ITEF at Guwahati on 19-02-2015, stated that ITGOA’s objections were
properly addressed in the IRS RR as approved by DoPT.
5. Cadre Restructuring
It was decided in Darjeeling to oppose the pentafurcation of the posts created
through CRC at ACIT/DCIT level, to explore the possibility of converting DR quota to
PR quota or atleast to get the entire PR quota at one go. It was also decided to revive
the demand of more posts in ACIT level and the creation of commensurate posts in
AO/PS cadre as per CRC proposal 2009.
Result: A Report has been published in ‘The Pioneer’ on 28-08-2014 highlighting
the concerns of ITGOA. Appointment of FM, MoS and RS was sought to sensitize
them in this matter. NER comrades met MoS(Finance) at Guwahati on 13-10-2014
and submitted her the CHQ Memorandum. The vacancy position in ACIT cadre and
stagnation in the ITO cadre was highlighted in JCA letter to the Chairperson on 1012-2014. The Issue of Commensurate posts in AO/PS was raised in the QRM dated
11-02-2015. A proposal, as circulated to all the Units beforehand for comments, has
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been given to the Board by the ITGOA on 11.02.2015. It was decided that the
proposal would be examined by the DIT(HRD) and sent to the Ministry for approval.
6. AGT
In the last MCM, it was decided to demand amendment in T&P Guidelines of 2010.
Result: The Secy. Gen. reported that the CHQ took up the matter of transfer with the
Board and submitted the lists of cases received from different units. Some transfer
orders in ACIT & JCIT cadres have been issued by the Board, thereafter; vide which
all the officers in the cadre of DCIT/ACIT of 2011 & earlier batches have returned to
their home states. Few transferees of 2012 batch were also considered on specific
grounds. But in cases of JCsIT, some of the officers of 2010/2011/2012 were still
not transferred back to their home-stations. He reported that in the issue of
amendment in T&P Guidelines, a draft proposal was sent to all the Units by CHQ on
05-11-2014 for their comments and after finalization, was submitted to CBDT on
18-12-2014. The same was discussed in the QRM dated 11-02-2015 and it was
decided that the cooling off period would be considered for 2(two) years from AGT
to AGT provided that the officers had complied with AGT order within one month of
the date of order. The rest of the proposals of ITGOA was decided to be considered
by Member(P) and to be incorporated in the T&P Guidelines after consultation with
ITGOA.
He further informed that all the units have already been asked to send their lists for
AGT, 2015. The Board has expressed its willingness to pass the AGT orders by 3103-2015.
7. Retrospective effect for DCIT Promotion
It was decided in the MCM, Darjeeling, to go the whole hog for clinching the issue. It
was also decided to explore the possibility of filing a lawsuit in the matter. The CHQ
had prepared notes on this issue and handed it over to the Board on 08-10-2014 &
14-10-2014. It was decided in the QRM dated 14-10-14 that DG (HRD) would
examine the note for further reference.
Result: The issue was taken up in the QRM dated 11-02-2015. It has been decided
that the DOPT would be approached for allowing one time relaxation for the 2006 &
2007 Batches and an undertaking would be filed regarding strict adherence to the
time schedules for holding of future DPCs. It has been intimated by the Board that
the officers of 2008 & 2009 batches wouldn’t suffer, as they would be covered by
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one below rule. However, the CHQ has discussed the issue with an Advocate
primarily keeping in mind the eventuality of filing OA in CAT.
8. Vigilance Matter:
It was decided in last MCM that the letter of the Member (P) suggesting all the
CCIT(CCA) to place officers having complaints against them to non-sensitive post
had to be withdrawn.
Result: The SG reported that the issue had been raised in the QRM but couldn’t be
clinched. He added that the CHQ had asked all the units to send list of vigilance cases
but only two units have sent the list.
9. Selection of Scrutiny:
In the last MCM, it was decided to ask the CBDT to desist from running CASS cycle
after 15th September.
Result: The CHQ had immediately shot a letter to the Board. However, the 3rd Cycle
of CASS was run in the fag end of September. SG reported that the CHQ had invited
the view of all the units regarding the need of issuing an Instruction for the cases
going to be barred by limitation of time on 31.03.2015 in the line of the instruction
already issued for the cases to be barred by limitation on 31.03.16. As only two units
had responded, the CHQ couldn’t move further.
10. Declaration of assets under the Lokpal Act:
It had been decided to demand not to put the asset statement on the website in the
public domain.
Result: The SG reported that the CHQ has written to the Board in this regard. The
CCGGOO has already taken up the issue with the DoPT. JCM (Staff Side) is also
pursuing the matter at the highest level of GOI. ITGOA is keeping touch with
CCGGOO and JCM (Staff Side) and pursuing the matter.
11. Additional Password:
As decided in last MCM the CHQ has taken up the matter with the Board and
submitted a letter on 08-09-2014. In the QRM dated 11-02-15, CBDT informed that
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the matter was being examined by the DGIT(System). The Board would take a call
after the report of DGIT(System) was available.
12. Central Action Plan:
It was decided in last MCM that the Board should be requested to take a pragmatic
approach in the matter of evaluation of APAR and reconsider the strict adherence to
the achievement against the targets fixed in the Central Action Plan as the only
yardstick in the matter of evaluation. The CHQ is yet to take up the matter of this
delinking.
13. Infrastructure:
The decision in last MCM was to pursue the Infra projects stuck up in the Board. The
CHQ requested all the Units for details but was yet to receive list of any such
projects from any unit.
14. TEP cases relating matrimonial issues:
As decided in last MCM, the Board was requested to resolve the matter. The Board in
turn informed that the fresh instruction will be issued for handling such TEP cases
which would address the concern of our members. This was reiterated again in
QRM dated 11-02-2015 that the new instruction is being prepared.
15. HRMS & APAR matters:
The matter was taken up with the Board. It has been learnt that the Board was
mulling the option for introducing on-line APAR for Group- A cadres, as practiced in
Central Secretariat. Official communication in the matter is still awaited.
16. Laptop:
As decided, the issue of allotment of Laptops among the AO/PS cadres and newly
promoted ITOs and replacement of laptops in case of earlier allottees has been
communicated to the Board. Proposal relating to replacement of old Laptops and
fresh allotment to post 2008 promoted ITOs were lying with IFU. But the proposal
for allotment of laptops to AO & PS has been struck down by the DoE for the third
time. The Board was in the process of preparing the proposal afresh.
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17. Grade Pay for AO/PS:
The CHQ is constantly monitoring the progress in the case and is in touch with the
counsel presenting the CHQ’s case before the Principal Bench of CAT, Delhi. His
dues were cleared. The copy of the favourable verdict passed in case of Ministry of
Railways in a similar case had been collected through Zamir Ahmad Khan and was
presented before the CAT. The final hearing had been adjourned 7 times since then.
18. Enhancement of monthly subscription to Rs.100 w.e.f 01.04.14:
It was decided to enhance the monthly subscription of the members to Rs 100/- in
Chennai BGM. The decision was communicated to all the units. The matter was once
again intimated vide the minutes of the Extended Secretariat Meeting held on 04-012015.
19. Blast SMS service:
All the units were repeatedly asked to submit the database containing the mobile
numbers of their members for introducing the Blast SMS service. Till date only 2
units have complied. The CHQ has already purchased 1.00 Lakh SMS for the
purpose. The General Secretary appealed to all the Units to send the lists.
20. Retrospective Regularization of JCIT of 2001 Batch
It was decided in last MCM to go for litigation, if the Board would fail to address the
issue. A note in the matter was prepared and was submitted to the Board. The Board
in turn entrusted the JS (Admn.) to the needful on 14-10-14. The issue was once
again agitated in QRM dated 11-02-2015, as no progress had been observed. It was
further decided to make a reference to DOPT on the issue. AD-VI had been asked to
do the job.
21. NFSG for 2001 batch left over officers:
The issue of NFSG in case of the left over officers of 2001 Batch was pursued
vigorously as mandated in the last MC. As a result, left over 65 officers got NFSG. In
the QRM dated 11-02-2015, it was intimated that the screening committee meeting
for the remaining 25 officers would be held soon
23. TARC:
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The Central JCA had requested the Secretary of TARC to send a copy of the report.
Central JCA had also asked all the units to forward their suggestion in this regard. As
no suggestions were received, The Central JCA prepared its own proposal and
handed it over to the TARC during the meeting held on 04-02-2015. The issues
affecting our members including unfilled vacancies, delay in promotions, shortage of
staff, discrimination etc. had been discussed in detail with the Commission.
24. Regularization of JCIT of 2002 Batch:
It was demanded in the last MC to get the process of regularization completed by
31-12-2014. On that direction, the CHQ had regularly pursued the matter with Ad-VI
& HRD. It prepared a note and submitted the same. The deficiency lists were
prepared and was sent to the units to get the deficiency removed. In the QRM dated
11-02-2105, the matter was raised and the Board reported that deficiencies in
APARs are yet to be removed in some of the cases.
25. Biometric Attendance System:
The CHQ had invited suggestion from all the units vide the minutes of Extended
Secretariat Meeting held on 04-01-2015, but yet to receive any suggestion.
The President then invited the units to raise issues which they would like to discuss
as miscellaneous agenda. A lot of issues were raised by different units as under:
CGHS, Court case on 01.01.96, Extension of power u/s 131(1A), FTTR Training,
Operation Vehicle, Outsourcing, Transfer orders being passed by officers other than
Pr. CCIT, International Attachment as a part of ACIT Orientation Training course,
Utilization of 1% incentive scheme, T&P guidelines for Directorates, Monetary limit
for jurisdictional distribution of cases among circles & wards, responsibility of DDO
and duty list for Administrative Officers, Separate Password for ITI, Inadequate
Infrastructure, Shortage of Manpower both at Officer and Official level in NER, issues
relating to Final Report of TARC, Reluctance in higher officials on timely reporting/
reviewing of APARs and enhancement of sanctioning monetary limit of 30 Lakh to 1
Crore in Office Expenditure head for HOD.
The discussions started with the issues of ITO to ACIT promotion & N.R. Parmar
implementation together. The SG requested the house to give clear-cut direction as
to whether the CHQ should press for the immediate promotion subject to further
revision as per NRP or should wait for NRP to be completed. The President asked all
the units to air their views in short and report the development in NRP
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implementation in their respective regions along with the tentative date of
completion.
AP & Telengana: It suggests that promotion and NRP Implementation should be
taken up simultaneously. It informs that implementation of NRP is complete upto
the cadre of UDC and the work has started in the cadre of ITI. It is also informed that
they have referred some relevant issues to the Board for clarifications. The work is
likely to be completed by April end /early May. They want uniform implementation
of NRP across the country as soon as possible. But the process for DPC should be
initiated immediately subject to further revision as per NRP. It expresses that more
amendments are required in the Advisory for implementation of NRP. But all the
Units should follow the existing Advisory and complete the job and in case the
amendments are done in the Advisory, the relevant portion of seniority can be
corrected latter.
Delhi: It proposes that promotion and NRP implementation should go along
simultaneously. It is informed that in their region a Committee NRP implementation
has been formed. It is also looking into the applicability of the verdict of the Apex
Court in Sanjiv Mahajan case while finalizing the seniority list along with the NRP
judgment. They report that another 3 months would be required to complete the
work. All the Units should follow the existing Advisory and complete the job and in
case the amendments are done in the Advisory, the relevant portion of seniority can
be corrected latter.
Gujarat: The Gujarat unit proposes NRP should be implemented and all India
seniority list should be recast before going for promotion failing which they would
oppose holding of any DPC. In their region NRP has been implemented upto the level
of Sr. TA and review DPC for Head Clerks is in progress which will be completed
latest by 15.04.2015. It expresses that more amendments are required in the
Advisory for implementation of NRP. But all the Units should follow the existing
Advisory and complete the job and in case the amendments are done in the
Advisory, the relevant portion of seniority can be corrected latter.
Karnataka & GOA: These units proposes that promotion and NRP Implementation
should go simultaneously and expected implementation of NRP to be completed by
31.03.15. It expresses that more amendments are required in the Advisory for
implementation of NRP. But all the Units should follow the existing Advisory and
complete the job and in case the amendments are done in the Advisory, the relevant
portion of seniority can be corrected latter.
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Kerala: The unit proposes that promotion and NRP Implementation should go
simultaneously. In this region implementation of NRP has already been completed
and it proposes uniform implementation across the country. All the Units should
follow the existing Advisory and complete the job and in case the amendments are
done in the Advisory, the relevant portion of seniority can be corrected latter.
Nagpur: The unit proposes that promotion and NRP Implementation should go
simultaneously and expected implementation of NRP to be completed within
another 2 months. All the Units should follow the existing Advisory and complete
the job and in case the amendments are done in the Advisory, the relevant portion of
seniority can be corrected latter.
Mumbai: The unit proposes that promotion and NRP Implementation should go
simultaneously. In the region implementation of NRP is completed upto the cadre of
UDC and for the remaining cadres it is expected to be completed by July, 2015. They
report that nothing has been heard in the matter of the representations filed by
their unit members in response to the Draft seniority list released by the Board in
2013. They express apprehension of further litigations if the same is not addressed.
They also express their concern as some of the units are deviating from the advisory
issued by the Board citing different Court verdicts or relying on other parameters.
All the Units should follow the existing Advisory and complete the job and in case
the amendments are done in the Advisory, the relevant portion of seniority can be
corrected latter.
NER: The unit proposed that promotion and NRP Implementation should go
simultaneously. In this region implementation of NRP has already been completed.
NWR: The unit proposes promotion and NRP Implementation should go
simultaneously. It reported that implementation of NRP would be complete by April,
2015.
Odisha: The unit proposed that promotion and NRP Implementation should go
simultaneously. Implementation of NRP is complete upto 1995 and may take
another 3 months to complete the whole exercise.
Rajasthan: The unit proposes that promotion and NRP Implementation should go
simultaneously. The implementation of NRP is expected to be completed by March
end. They proposed that CHQ should also set a deadline for recasting of the All India
Seniority list, once all the regions finish their job. All the Units should follow the
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existing Advisory and complete the job and in case the amendments are done in the
Advisory, the relevant portion of seniority can be corrected latter.
Tamilnadu & Pondicherry: The unit proposes that promotion and NRP
Implementation should go simultaneously and expected the implementation of NRP
to be completed by another 2 months. All the Units should follow the existing
Advisory and complete the job and in case the amendments are done in the
Advisory, the relevant portion of seniority can be corrected latter.
UP(W)& Uttarakhand: The unit proposes that promotion and NRP Implementation
should go simultaneously. Expected that implementation of NRP would be
completed within another 3-4 months. They report that in contrary to the charges
leveled against them, no separate set of rule had ever been followed in their region
for fixing the seniority. All the Units should follow the existing Advisory and
complete the job and in case the amendments are done in the Advisory, the relevant
portion of seniority can be corrected latter.
WB: The unit proposes that promotion and NRP Implementation should go
simultaneously. It report that implementation of NRP completed upto the cadre of
UDC. Draft seniority list upto 2000-01 in the cadre of ITI had been displayed
inviting objection. The region had to be doubly cautious due to plethora of CAT
cases and stay on promotion allowed by the CAT, Kolkata while doing the exercise.
The implementation of NRP is expected to be completed by June end. All the Units
should follow the existing Advisory and complete the job and in case the
amendments are done in the Advisory, the relevant portion of seniority can be
corrected latter.
MP: It proposes that promotion and NRP Implementation should go simultaneously.
They report that the implementation of NRP is expected to be completed within
another 3-4 months. They also ask the CHQ to be prepared with the future course of
action to be undertaken once the NRP implementation at regional level gets over. All
the Units should follow the existing Advisory and complete the job and in case the
amendments are done in the Advisory, the relevant portion of seniority can be
corrected latter.
The Secretary General then summed up the issue as follows:
1. Implementation of NRP was of utmost importance and all the efforts should
be made, primarily the Units at regional level and then the CHQ for all India
seniority list of ITOs, to do it uniformly and to complete it as early as
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possible. But the promotion from ITO to ACIT was to be done simultaneously
subject to further revision as per the implementation of NRP.
2. All regions/units would put up the final seniority list after NRP
implementation of the respective region in the Unit/CHQ website mentioning
the policy followed.
3. Delhi unit was advised to follow only the advisories issued by the Board.
4. If any unit felt for further clarification/amendment in advisory, they should
provide the CHQ details of required amendments with evidence so that the
CBDT can be convinced.
5. If any unit felt to consider any other case law, the CHQ should be discussed
first.
6. The existing Advisory would be followed till such time any amendment of
Advisory was circulated officially.
7. Actual vacancy position was to be determined.
8. The Gujarat unit should not be criticized for going to the Court and/or
expressing the view of their members.
9. The N.R Parmar exercise was to be completed by another 4 months’ time
frame at regional level and all the Units must ensure that this exercise was
complete before 30-06-2015.
Shri Sitesh Verma of Rajasthan unit asked for limiting the implementation at ITI
level initially.
Shri Sayantan Banerjee of WB Unit expressed reservation that the CAT, Kolkata
bench had already directed the Pr. CCIT to implement NRP at all levels, hence a
holistic approach should be taken.
Mumbai unit supported the view of Shri Sayantan Banerjee. Shri Rajesh D. Menon
proposed to form a Task Force to oversee the progress and principles adopted for
NRP implementation in different regions. It was decided that the Zonal Secretaries
would oversee the work of NRP implementation at their respective zones.
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The Secretary General expressed that the consideration zone might be declared very
shortly. He requested the units to clear the deficiency of APARs by 10.03.15.
However, the House expressed that declaration of consideration zone would
expedite the job of removing the deficiency. Shri Jaydevan of Kerala unit shared
their experiences of preparing the All India Seniority List. He stated that if all the
database is prepared in a uniform excel format, the all India seniority list could be
prepared in no time.
The MP & CG unit enquired about the probable course of action in the event of UPSC
refusing to hold DPC without implementation of NRP.
Shri Rajesh D. Memon and Shri Sitesh Verma of Rajasthan Unit requested the
President to allow them to cover all the issues in their speech on the Day 1 itself, as
they would leave on the next morning. The President allowed their request.
In his speech, Shri Rajesh D. Menon discussed on the following issues:
1. CPC- The Supplementary Memorandum containing the demand and justification
of pay scale of the Group A posts should have been filed much earlier, as the delay in
filing might cause the Memorandum to be overlooked. CHQ should have been more
careful in drafting and about spelling mistakes of the Memorandum.
2. CASS Cycle: It had been decided in Darjeeling that the CASS Cycle should not be
run after 15th September, still it was run on September last week.
3. Lokpal: He raised the issue of disclosing the property of the Spouse /children
acquired by them from a source which is not linked to the Government Servant. He
wished that CCGGOO would take care of the issue.
4. Infrastructure: It was reported that Mumbai Unit had been reeling under acute
Infrastructure shortage. To protest against the apathy of the authorities to address
the issue, the Mumbai Unit was under agitational movement. He informed that the
CHQ had already been informed about the situation. He further informed that the
negotiation over taking a portion of Air India Building on rent had long been going
on without any result. He asked whether the CHQ would lend support to Mumbai
unit.
6. Enhancement in monthly subscription: He reported that the decision of
enhancement of subscription taken by the newly elected body at Chennai BGM was
not correct, as the decision was taken after the BGM was over with the election of
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the new office-bearers. In his opinion, any such decision could be taken in the next
BGM only.
He also mentioned that all the office-bearers of CHQ were using the fund for
travelling which was not expected.
7. SMS Service: He raised strong objection regarding the proposed SMS service of
CHQ. He reported that Mumbai Unit would not share the members’ phone no.
database with CHQ. He opined that the CHQ was free to send SMS to the Unit
President & General Secretary only and not the general members. This practice
would hurt the federal structure of the organization.
8. TARC: He requested the members to study the recommendations made by the
TARC in their Final Report regarding lateral entry and compulsory retirement from
service and take suitable steps.
9. AEBAS: He proposed that flexibility should be there in duty hours considering the
complexities in the nature of duties in the Department.
Shri Sitesh Verma of Rajasthan Unit discussed the following issues:
1. Vigilance: The letters issued by the Member (P) and the DGIT (Vigilance)
regarding T&P of certain officers had been misinterpreted by the authorities,
causing out of turn transfer of many officers. He requested the CHQ to take up the
matter.
2. Infrastructure: He reported that many infrastructure related proposals were
stuck in the Board.
3. T&P Policy: He asked that CHQ to convince the Board that the new posting to
deficient zones both at the level of the ACIT & JCIT level should be equally divided
among the DR & PR. He also proposed that local officers from deficient zone need
not be transferred out.
4. FTTR Training: He pointed out that only DRs were being selected in such training
programme, which should be addressed.
CRC: The Sec.Geny. informed the house that 3 decisions had been identified in last
MCM for persuasion namely: 1. Pentafurcation 2. AO/PS commensurate post. 3.
Revocation of ACIT/DCIT posts as per original CRC proposal.
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Regarding AO/PS Posts, the SG reported that the draft note had been circulated
among the units and thereafter submitted to the Board on 11-02-2015. The issue
had been discussed in the QRM and the DGIT (HRD) had been entrusted to examine
the Note.
Regarding Pentafurcation, the SG reported that no substantial progress could be
made so far. Two units had met the ex MOS(R) and discussed the issue. The CHQ
could not get any appointment of the FM/ MOS(R). Efforts were being made to meet
them.
He further reported that the root cause of many of the pending demands was lack of
financial autonomy in the hand of the CBDT. The Central JCA would ask for the
Financial Autonomy for CBDT and proposed for creation of a post of JS (Finance) in
the line of JS (Admn.). He hoped that the issue would be raised in the Parliament in
Budget Session.
He also reported that revocation of ACIT/DCIT posts had already been discussed
with CBDT, but no fruitful dialogue was done.
Shri Ravi Shankar of Mumbai Unit suggested that CHQ should expose the myth of
pentafurcation before the FM or MOS(R) as the consequential vacancies, a part of
pentafurcation vacancies were actually not there in absence of JCIT regular
promotion. He suggested that the CHQ should project the CRC related vacancy in the
following manner: 50% of Reserve Vacancy (620) plus 50% of newly created posts
at AC/DC level (202), which comes to 411 in one go. He also suggested that AC/DC
members might be asked to refuse to take any additional charge. He further
suggested that the Board had to be impressed upon that releasing the above post in
one go would not jeopardize the career prospect of the DRs, as established from the
experience of 2001 CRC.
Shri Jaydevan of Kerala Unit reported that the regular vacancy at any cadre was
calculated on the basis of promotion from that cadre plus retirement & death of any
officer in that cadre. He believed that the regular vacancy for RY 2013-14 had
actually been less than what had been promoted and the regular vacancy for RY
2014-15 would be much lower. So he proposed that the CHQ should ask for 411
posts plus 2013-14 regular vacancy (if any vacancy remained left as per Board’
calculation) plus regular vacancy of RY 2014-15. He reported that there were 1032
posts vacant at AC/DC level. He was of the opinion that the CHQ should pursue for
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maximum no. of posts and resort to any mode of vacancy calculation which would
benefit the members the most.
He also drew the attention of the house to the problem of holding additional charge
in Kerala and consequential compromises the overburdened officers had to make.
He proposed that from 01.04.15. or from any given date, the CHQ should ask its
ACIT/DCIT members not to hold any additional charge.
Shri Sanjay Pandey, Zonal Secretary and Shri Sayantan Banerjee of WB unit reported
that on one hand the Board was forcing the ACIT/DCIT members to hold additional
charges and on the other hand, the Pr.CCA, CBDT was denying the benefit of the
additional pay for additional charge. They proposed that the fall out of the crisis
(additional charges held) on revenue Collection should be highlighted in the media.
The Karnataka & Goa unit asked for a deadline to give the call for
refusal/relinquishment of additional charge.
The Kerala Unit suggested that the issue should not be linked with additional pay.
The Nagpur unit suggested not to act in haste as ultimately an individual had to take
the call at his level and face the consequence.
The NER unit seconded the view of Nagpur Unit.
The WB Unit suggested that relinquishment of existing charge should be dealt with
extreme caution as it had very serious ramifications compared to the boycott call in
respect of filing of Statutory reports or taking part in the Search & Survey
operation.
The Mumbai Unit expressed that they had failed to appreciate how relinquishment
of posts were different from boycott calls on other issues. They referred to instances
when the members had to face actions for not taking part in Search or Survey
operations.
The Kerala unit supported the view that every agitational call was ultimately
implemented by individual members.
The NWR Unit suggested that the call should take effect either from 01.03.2015 or
from 01.07.15. They felt that any call from 01.04.15 or in the first quarter of the
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next FY would not make any impact, as it would hardly affect the Board or Revenue
Collection.
The UP(W) suggested that all channels should be explored to bring media glare on
the issue.
Then the SG summed up the issue as follows:
1. The refusal of holding additional charge for not conducting DPC/promotion and
the issue of denial of additional Pay under FR 49 to be dealt separately.
2. No call could be given from 01.03.2015 itself as it was too close.
3. CHQ would pursue the matter for getting promotions done after ascertaining
maximum no. of vacancy.
4. If the CBDT showed positive intention of holding DPC, there would be no need for
agitation, but otherwise the organization had to show its strength.
5. All units should get the proposal vetted by the sentiment of most of its members.
6. If call had to be given, then it should include JCIT cadre also.
7. Letter would be issued to the Board within a week drawing its attention to the
particular issue.
9. Press Brief would be prepared and circulated among the Units to maximize the
media coverage on the issue.
10. Before resorting to any agitational call, the CHQ would call an extended
secretariat meeting to finalize it.
In that connection, probable models of vacancy calculation like actual field vacancies
(post based), vacancy at ACIT/DCIT level, vacancy in entire IRS Cadre divided in 1:1
ratio etc. were discussed. But the unanimous sentiment of the house was to clinch
the no. of vacancy as many as possible.
IRS RR:
The Addl. SG reported that after relentless effort from issuing letter to DOPT,
MOS(R), FM and PMO drawing their attention towards the partisan attitude of the
Board against the interest of ITGOA members, to pursue the matter with DOPT at all
levels starting from Under Secretary/Desk Officer level and finally arranging a
meeting with the JS, Establishment, DOPT, the CHQ could clinch almost all the issues
concerning the interest of its members. It was reported that out of 7 objections
raised by the ITGOA, CHQ, 5 had been addressed during the vetting of IRS RR at
DOPT level, as learnt unofficially. The RR was thereafter sent to UPSC for their
concurrence. The 5 issues taken care of are as under:
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1. Newly inducted Rule 6(2)- pre new RR service to be counted as per IRS RR 1988which was scrapped by the DOPT.
2. Rule -7(2) –no. of promotion proposed to be equal with direct recruitment
number, DOPT reverted it back to Vacancy based calculation.
3. Rule 7(5)- Seniority counting for DRs only mentioned- deleted by DOPT
4. Rule 10- Regarding ROTA/ QUOTA, no mention of bunching, DOPT inducted the
mention of existing OMs, which would take care of bunching.
5. Duplicity in proposed Rule 8 & 13 removed. Not significant for our members.
The two issues not accepted by DOPT were i) scrapping of Probation for promoteesas DOPT denied to drop the provision existed in IRS RR 1988 since the same was
also part of model RRs and ii) JAG promotion- either /or condition for 5 years in STS
and 9 years in JTS+STS- as DOPT refused to consider the ACIT to DCIT promotion as
mere up gradation.
DCIT to JCIT Promotion and retrospective effect of DCIT promotion:
The SG appraised the house of the development that CBDT, as per the detailed note
submitted by CHQ and as decided in the QRM dated 11-02-2015, would write to
DOPT to allow one time relaxation for 2006 and 2007 batch with the undertaking of
conducting DPC for DCIT promotion on time henceforth. Regarding 2008 and 2009
batch, the SG reported that all the officers who had got promoted late for APAR
deficiency would get the seniority from the 1st of January of the year they were due
as per the provision of next below rule.
The SG further reported that the preliminary discussion with the advocate had been
completed for filing case on this issue before the Principal bench of the CAT. But the
CHQ was waiting for the response from the DOPT and if nothing positive transpires,
ITGOA as an organization, would file the case. Delhi unit was requested to give input
about the Rajeev Kesharwani case verdict given by the Principal Bench CAT.
AGT 2015:
The SG reported that in QRM dated 11-02-2015 it was decided that the cooling off
period would be considered for 2(two) years from AGT to AGT, provided that the
officers had complied with AGT order within one month of the date of order. The
Chairperson, CBDT promised, in the same meeting, that all transferees upto 2013
AGT would be returned back to their parent region as per the availability and
willingness of the officers.
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The SG further reported that the target for the AGT, 2015 was to return back all the
2013 transferees till 2013.
Vigilance:
The Mumbai Unit reported that the Pr CCIT had even been collecting feedback from
Tax Practitioners regarding officers and so far transferred out around 32 officers
taking cue from the letter of the Member (P).
The MP & CG Unit reported that there had been several instances where the officers
featuring even in the CVC list had been transferred out of the sub-region. They also
referred to the cases where inordinate delay had been taken place in settling
vigilance proceedings.
The UP (W) unit also gave live examples of cases where the members had been
hounded by the authorities in the name of vigilance proceeding.
It was decided that the CHQ would take up the issue with the Board to ensure that
the DO letter issued by the Member (P) would not be applicable this year again. Any
exception of this, if reported by any Unit, would be taken up immediately with
CBDT.
The SG said that all the units had been asked to report on pending and completed
vigilance cases in a given format, but barring one unit, none had responded. He once
again requested the remaining units to send the information for taking up the cases
with the authorities concerned.
The Karnataka & Goa unit expressed their reservation regarding disclosing the
name of the members entangled in vigilance proceeding. The SG expressed the
helplessness of CHQ to act in absence specific information.
Scrutiny Completion:
The SG reported that all the units had been asked to express their opinion in the
matter of whether to ask the Board to issue guidelines for completion of scrutiny
cases (TB on 31.03.2015.) selected in CASS in the same line of the instruction issued
for the CASS selected scrutiny cases (TB on 31.03.2016). But in absence of any
suggestion from any unit, the CHQ had to give up the issue.
Running of CASS Cycle:
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It was unanimously decided that the CHQ should impress upon the Board that all the
CASS cycles should be run latest by 31.08.2015.
Selection Parameters:
It was admitted that though the Board had asked for suggestion in fixing the
parameters for CASS selection, hardly any feed back had been given to the Board
either administratively or organizationally. It was decided that all the Units should
invite suggestion from the members, compile them and send them to the CHQ
regarding suggestions on scrutiny parameters. The CHQ would then take up the
matter with the Board.
Monetary limit for assessment units:
It was decided that the units should send their suggestion to the CHQ regarding
monetary limit for the cases to be assessed in ward, Circle and Special Range.
The Mumbai unit suggested that the power to fix the monetary limit should rest
exclusively with the Pr. CCIT.
It was decide that once the CHQ obtained the data from all regions, as requested to
all the Units to provide immediately, deliberations would be initiated with CBDT for
change of the monetary limit.
Declaration of assets under the Lokpal Act:
The SG reported the house that the issue had been taken up by the JCM staff side. It
was suggested by all the Units that in case of the assets held by the spouse or the
children, only those assets which had been funded by the Government servant
during acquisition should come into the ambit of the Lokpal Act declaration.
The MP & CG unit apprehended that the scheme of Lokpal would further complicate
the already clogged vigilance proceeding clearing system due to its very sharp
pyramidal structure (a handful of Lokpals for lakhs of central Government
employees).
Staff Shortage:
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The Kerala Unit reported that there was acute staff shortage in Kerala, especially in
the field of data entry, typing or other secretarial assistance. Though the Board had
been allotted Rs. 30 Lakh to each region for outsourcing, but ITEF, Kerala Unit had
been against the outsourcing. It was further reported that ITGOA-ITEF had finally
reach into an agreement for partial outsourcing. But they wanted a permanent
solution.
The Tamil Nadu Unit suggested filing of PIL to reverse the Radhe Shyam judgment
which had initiated All India wise recruitment.
The NER unit reported that they had long been facing the same problem at all levels,
from Pr. CCIT to TA. Many TA/ITIs selected were not joining and those who are
joining, were pursuing their case for Inter Charge Transfer leaving behind a large no.
of vacancy.
The Karnataka & Goa Unit also reported that the All India recruitment pattern had
been causing vacancy of 20-30% in their region too. They even offered help for
pursuing the matter through political channel.
The Mumbai Unit suggested for filing PIL. They further suggested that SSC might be
requested to collect separate options from the examinees against all type of posts in
CGLE.
The UP(W) also reported acute manpower shortage. They proposed that annual
allotment of 30 Lakh for outsourcing should be doubled.
The MP & CG Unit suggested that SSC might be requested to maintain much bigger
waiting list and replaced the unwilling non-joiners immediately.
It was decided that i) the Board might be asked to recruit the posts created in CRC
ii) possibility of Recruitment by agencies other than SSC might be explored iii) CHQ
should talk to ITEF CHQ within 15 days.
The Mumbai Unit reported that the Board’s initiative to recruit directly or through
agencies other than SSC in earlier occasions had been blocked by the DOPT & SSC.
The Addl. SG apprised the house that there had been instances where the Supreme
Court had refused to hear PIL in service matters. Hence, legal options as suggested
by some units could be written off.
Additional Password:
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The SG reported that as decided in the MCM, Darjeeling, the CHQ had written it to
the Board on 08-09-2014 and the matter had been taken up in the QRM dated 1102-2015. The DGIT (System) had been entrusted to examine the issue and take
action accordingly.
Central Action Plan:
The MP &CG Unit reported that the monitoring scheme as envisaged in the Action
Plan, 2014 lacked clarity and some Range Heads had been interfering in all cases in
the name of monitoring.
The Karnataka & Goa Unit reported that TDS collection had been registering a
negative growth Y-O-Y basis in their region. They requested the CHQ that that
general trend should not affect the APAR of the members in the name of compliance
with Action Plan.
Both the units were asked by the CHQ to send note on their problems in order to
take up the matter with appropriate authorities.
Infrastructure:
The Mumbai Unit reported that they had been reeling under severe space crunch
especially after the CRC. The space shortage had been doubled from 3.00 Lakh Sqr.
Ft. to 6.00 Lakh Sqr. Ft. They further reported that hiring proposal for AIR India
Building had long been stuck at IFU on some minor grounds. The crisis had been
reported to the Chairman and the members of the Board. Even they had proposed to
convert the guest houses, seminar halls etc. to office temporarily. They apprehended
that the crisis would surely lead to budget collection short fall.
It was decided that every unit should write to the CHQ narrating the detail of the
infrastructure proposals stuck at any level to enable the CHQ to take up the matter
with the Board.
Matrimonial Dispute:
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The SG reported that the Board would be coming with a detail Instruction regarding
how to handle TEP cases, which would also take care of the cases arising out of
Matrimonial disputes.
HRMS/APAR:
The SG reported that the Board had informed in the QRM dated 11-02-2015 that the
Board had been mulling the option to introduce on line APAR writing/ reporting/
reviewing in IRS cadre on test check basis using the same software used by IAS
cadre (SPARROW).
Laptop:
The SG reported that the proposal of replacing old Laptops /allotting Laptops for
new ITOs had been lying with the IFU and expected to be cleared soon. But the
proposal of providing Laptops to AO/PS cadre had been turned down by the IFU for
the fourth time drawing parity of those common cadres placed in other
departments. CHQ demanded the Board should prepare a fresh proposal once again
harping on the uniqueness of the source of fund for providing laptop (1% incentive
scheme).
AO & PS Gr. Pay & other related issues:
The SG reported that the Court case pending in Principal bench of the Delhi CAT was
being closely monitored. Unfortunately, case had actually not been taken up in lest
several dates of hearings. The next date of hearing was fixed on 30.03.2015 and the
CHQ had been in touch with the Counsel.
Regarding AO/PS commensurate posts, the note had been prepared and circulated
among the units and the same had then been submitted to the Board on 11-02-2015.
The issue was discussed in the QRM. The DGIT(HRD) had been entrusted to prepare
a final note on behalf of the Board to send the same for obtaining the approval from
the Ministry.
Enhancement in Subscription:
The SG referred to the claim made by Shri Rajesh D. Menon in his speech on the
previous day that decision claimed to be taken at Chennai BGM had been illegal as
the meeting had been concluded once the new Body had taken up the reins. The SG
then referred to the BGM notice wherein the last agenda item (below the agenda
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item of election of new CHQ body) indicated to take up any issue with the
permission of the chair. The SG reported that the decision of enhancement w.e.f.
01.04.14 had been legally taken with the permission of the chair as given in the
agenda item in the Notice of 42nd BGM signed by Com Rajesh D. Menon himself and
the agenda items itself suggested that BGM couldn’t be over with the election of the
new Body and also, the present CHQ could not be blamed for boycotting of that
particular session by a few units.
The Mumbai Unit opposed the enhancement as they pointed out that the CHQ
exchequer had been at very healthy state at the time of BGM and there was no need
to put burden on the members.
The Delhi Unit reported that they had started collecting at the enhanced rate w.e.f.
01.04.2014. Kerala Unit opined that if the procedure of enhancement got the
support of the ITGOA constitution, then it had got no problem in collecting the
subscription at enhanced rate.
The WB unit pointed out that enhancement in subscription was not all about the
financial health of the CHQ. The enhanced sum would facilitate the smaller units the
much required enhanced fund to function.
The Nagpur Unit supported the view of WB Unit.
The Karanataka & Goa Unit reported that they were not averse to enhancement but
it would be difficult to collect the arrear.
The NER unit opined that a conscious decision of enhancement of subscription had
been taken in Chennai BGM. The same couldn’t be revisited other than at next BGM.
The SG summed up that i) the decision had been taken to collect Rs. 100/- w.e.f.
01.04.2014 ii) if arrear collection would be problematic, units could collect
subscription prospectively iii) The quantum to be paid to CHQ might be finalized in
the next MCM.
SMS Services:
The SG reported that it had been decided in MCM, Darjeeling that all the units would
send the members phone no. database to CHQ for initiation of SMS. Only two units
(WB & Pune) had so far sent the same. However, the required SMS services had
already been booked.
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As some of the units expressed their reservation in sharing the database terming the
move as infringement to their domain, the President asked all the units present to
air their opinion. It was found that while 7 units were for SMS service [Delhi,
Gujarat, MP & CG, Nagpur, NER, UP(W) & WB] and 7 units [ AP & Telengana,
Karnataka & Goa, Kerala, Mumbai, NWR, Odisha & TN] were against the same.
The SG summed up that i) SMS to all members would be sent in respect of the
willing units ii) SMS would be sent the President & the GS in case of unwilling units
iii) if any unwilling unit later would want to have it for all members, the same would
be initiated iii) official e-mails of those unwilling units would be restricted to the
President & the GS following the same policy iv) no more official posting in ITGOA
yahoo group by CHQ.
NFSG:
The SG reported in addition to 1:1 placed JCIT of 2001 batch, 60 cases of bunched
officers were given the benefit of NFSG. Another 30 cases had been stuck due to
APAR deficiency. As around 20 cases were still lying with pending deficiency, it was
decided to clear the rest cases with completed available APAR. It was also reported
that the retired officers would also get the retrospective benefit.
The SG further reported that NFSG for 2002 batch had not been taken up as the
UPSC would not conduct JCIT regularization DPC unless all the APAR deficiency had
been cleared. Moreover, in APAR upgaradtion cases, UPSC had been asking for the
entire back up papers relating to upgradation of APAR grade/ expunging of adverse
comments etc.
STS of 2010 batch:
The SG reported that the APAR deficiency cases had now been reduced to around
15. He assured that all of them would get retrospective benefit for next below rule.
AEBAS:
The MP & CG unit asked for flexible office hours. They had of the opinion that the
same should not be applicable to the Gazetted officers who were presently
exempted from signing the attendance register.
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The WB unit referred to the DOPT OM which clearly barred the flexible timing
beyond a limited period (one hour). So CHQ was asked to make the Board prepared
for taking up the matter with DOPT so that the special type duties performed by the
members could be taken care of.
The Mumbai Unit also requested for flexible office hours. They also proposed to
rope in the service associations of CBEC on that issue.
The NWR unit also opined that there should not be any need for Gazetted Officers to
mark attendance following the system prevalent in the Department.
The Addl. SG summed up that i) neither in the DOPT OM nor in CBDT instruction in
connection with AEBAS it was written that the prevailing requirement of marking
attendance would be changed, ii) therefore the requirement of marking attendance
prevailing in the Department, which didn’t require any Gazetted Officer to mark
attendance would continue, iii) hence the members of ITGOA should not require to
take part in AEBAS, iv) CHQ would take up the matter with CBDT and all competent
authorities.
TARC:
A committee was constituted comprised of Sri Shyam Kumar, Sri Ravi Shankar and
Shri Sanmay Dasghosh to examine the final report, specially the issues of Lateral
Entry and Compulsory Retirement and suggest course of action to the CHQ.
Miscellaneous Issues:
CGHS:
The WB Unit reported that the CGHS functioning was in shambles in different cities
other than Delhi. They demanded i) inclusion of more hospitals under CGHS ii)
reviving of previous list of medicines for distribution iii) increase in the no. of
dispensaries to cope up with no. of beneficiaries. WB unit further reported that they
would send a letter to the CHQ covering all the aspects and requested the CHQ to
take up the matter with the JCA and the CBDT.
Section 131(1A):
The MP & CG Unit reported that u/s 131(1A) of the Act, officers at the level of ADIT
and above posted in the Investigation Directorates & elsewhere derive the authority
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to issue summons even in absence of pendency of any proceeding. They pointed out
that with regular posting of ITOs in I & CI Wing and Units of Investigation
Directorates, it has become imperative to empower the ITOs under the same subsection. MP & CG Unit was requested to prepare and send a note to the CHQ at the
earliest, so that the matter could be taken up in the Board.
FTTR Training: It was told that the issue would be taken up with the HRD wing.
Operational Vehicle:
The NWR Unit proposed that all the operational vehicles to be placed at the disposal
of Pr. CCIT or the top-most officer of the region; otherwise they had been grossly
misused if kept at the disposal of the Range head.
The Mumbai Unit reported that their members had often been asked to sign the
logbook, whereas the vehicles had been utilized on personal duties.
The Kerala Unit reported that the guidelines regarding operational vehicle had
already been in the place, so the units should enforce that the utilization should be
abided by the Guidelines. The CHQ asked the units to write the matter to the Pr CCIT
and marked a copy to the CHQ to take up the matter with the Board.
1% incentive scheme:
The CHQ reported that the matter would be taken up with the Board. WB unit
requested the CHQ to take up the issue of Income Tax Welfare Fund too.
On line TMS:
The WB unit requested the CHQ to impress upon the Board to issue an early on line
TMS approval order considering the no. of cases remained unprocessed due to PAN
migration being stuck into post CRC change of jurisdictional changes. MP & CG unit
reported that the AST module couldn’t work in Windows Professional-7 OS, whereas
all new computers were preloaded with the said OS or higher version only.
International Attachment:
The SG reported that the pending international attachment training for the newly
promoted ACIT trainees would probably be conducted in April 2015. He further
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reported that the CHQ had already demanded to the Board that Mid Career Training
Programme should be restricted to JTS, STS, JAG & NFSG and not for retiring CCsIT.
01.01.1996. Court Case:
The Mumbai Unit requested the CHQ to ask the Board to ensure the appearance of
the ASG during the hearing. AP & Telengana Unit reported that during their
interaction with the RS, they found that the RS had not been aware of such pending
case.
The SG requested Shri Ravi Shankar to prepare /collect the background papers and
accompany him to the Board.
The SG proposed to form a committee, headed by Shri O.P. Sinha of UP(W) Unit who
was instrumental behind arranging meeting of CHQ with higher ups in DoPT &
UPSC, to maintain liaison with DoPT, UPSC, RS, Ministry of Finance, etc. The
proposal was accepted by all the Units unopposed. The President then invited Sri
Sinha to the stage to appraise the house of the developments taken place as well as
the plan for the future.
Shri M.M. Rao of Odisha Unit, who had earlier requested the President to allow him
to address the house was then asked to speak from the dais. He expressed his feeling
that in his long experience he had for the first time come across such an MCM where
the CHQ had no control. Every delegate had been found free to speak on any issue,
no sequence had been followed and issues thus got jumbled up. He also requested
for guidelines from the CHQ whether it had been the local Office bearers’ duty to
meet the members or the members should come to meet the office bearers. He
further asked guidelines on the situation when members had demanded action
without submitting anything in writing.
Enhancement in 30.0 Lakh sanction limit of Pr. CCIT:
The MP & CG was asked to prepare a note in this regard and send it to the CHQ for
persuasion.
Transfer Order:
As the issue raised by the Karnataka & Goa Unit, it was decided that the power of
T&P would only be vested with the Pr. CCIT, not with any officer below that rank.
Karnataka & Goa Unit was asked to take a resolution, if that policy had been violated
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and send the same to the Pr CCIT. A copy should be marked to the CHQ to take up
the matter with the Board.
The SG then reported to the house that contrary to the claim made by Shri Rajesh D.
Menon in his speech on the previous day, only traveling expenses of the SG out of all
CHQ members were borne out of the CHQ fund. He asked the house to categorically
give its verdict whether to continue it or to stop incurring the expenses. The house
unanimously authorized the SG to bear his traveling expenses out of CHQ fund.
Responding the issues raised by Shri M.M.Rao, the SG reported that the present CHQ
emphasized more on making decision rather than carrying on fruitless discussions.
So whatever steps had been thought to be congenial for decision making, those were
adopted. He added that the present CHQ believed that the MCM was a decision
making body not a school where discipline would be continuously imparted from
the dais. Regarding the interaction or meeting between the general members and
office bearers, the SG opined that there should not be any hard and fast rule,
whichever would be beneficial for the organization, the same should be adopted, He
further opined that written representation was required to take up any issue with
the authorities.
The Kerala Unit requested the SG to send the half yearly work flow chart to the units
at least seven days before the MCM so that all the units could come prepared. The SG
agreed to it. The SG reported that the function of JCA had so far been fine and
expected to function with the same gusto with the new ITEF CHQ. He expressed his
expectation of maintaining the same bonhomie at state levels. He requested all the
units that any difference of opinion in JCA at unit level should be ironed out at the
unit level. In case the units fail to sort it out amicably, the CHQ would intervene.
Regarding CCGGOO, the SG reported that the said platform had placed its demand
that the status of JCM (Staff Side) for Promotee Officers level be accorded to it and
the 7th CPC had agreed to that demand primarily.
The SG thanked all the units for the support extended to the CHQ. He requested all
the units to respond on the issues within the stipulated time when specifically
requested to do so. Regarding the ITGOA website, he invited suggestion from all the
members. The suggestions are to be sent through their respective units. He also
urged all the units to come stronger than ever.
The NWR unit shared their experience of conducting election for BGM of their unit
through direct voting, moving away from the prevailing nominee system. The
responses from the members placed at different stations were overwhelming.
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Com. Aravind Trivedi, Addl. SG delivered the vote of thanks.
(Bhaskar Bhattacharya)
Secretary General
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