There is no proposal to alter the terms and conditions of engagement already enjoyed by the Gramin Dak Sevaks

There is no proposal to alter the terms and conditions of engagement already enjoyed by the Gramin Dak Sevaks. In this context, the Apex Court have held that Gramin Dak Sevaks are holders of civil post outside the regular civil service. Gramin Dak Sevaks and regular employees of the Government belong to two distinct and separate groups. There is no parity in terms and conditions of employment between the Central Government regular employees and Gramin Dak Sevaks. The Gramin Dak Sevaks are governed by separate set of Conduct and Employment Rules, 2001 which are non-statutory in nature and not framed under Article 309 of the Constitution. They are not covered by Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, Fundamental & Supplementary Rules, Leave Rules, Central Civil Services (Recognition of Service Association) Rules, 1993 which apply only to regular Government servants. Gramin Dak Sevak work on a part time basis ranging from three hours to five hours per day and are discharged after attaining 65 years of age.
They are paid Time Related Continuity Allowance on a pro-rata basis. They are also paid discharge benefits like ex-gratia gratuity & severance amount at the time of discharge. The women Gramin Dak Sevak are, now, paid maternity grant equivalent to 3 months Time Related Continuity Allowance for the birth of two children. Gramin Dak Sevaks are also eligible for 20 days paid leave in a year.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications & Information Technology, Shri Gurudas Kamat in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Source : Press Information Bureau