Up-gradation of Grade Pay of Inspector Posts ( from S. Samuel )

ALL INDIA ASSOCIATION OF
INSPECTORS AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS POSTS
CHQ: Qtr.No.12, Khursheed Square, P&T Colony, Civil Line,
New Delhi-110054
Camp @ Chennai-600017
S.B.MahapatraPresidentSenior PostmasterBhubaneswar GPOBhubaneswar 751001Off:0674 -2390165 Res: 2391087Mob: 09437190518eMail: sb1mahapatra@sify.com S. Samuel, M.A, B.L.General SecretarySenior PostmasterThyagaraya Nagar HPO.Chennai 600 017Off: 044–24346691 Res: 22433702Mob: 094441 44764eMail: samgs2005@rediffmail.com S.Ravi, B.Sc,B.L.TreasurerAssistant Director (RB)Postal DirectorateNew Delhi 110 001Off: 011 – 23036204, Res-23811333Mob: 09868093101eMail: selvanathanravi@gmail.com
No.CHQ/IASP/SCPC dated 24.2.2010

To: All Circle Secretaries & CHQ Officer Bearers

Dear colleagues,

Sub: Up-gradation of Grade Pay of Inspector Posts and merger proposal of the posts of IP&ASP

1. I have been regularly informing you of the developments that have been taking place in the matter relating to settlement of Pay commission anomalies relating to our pay structure.

2. As you are aware, a proposal for grant of higher grade pay of Rs 4600/- to IPOs, Rs 4800 to ASPs and Rs 5400 to PS Gr. B was forwarded by Dept. of Posts to Ministry of Finance for approval recently. It is learnt that the Ministry of Finance has since returned the file with the observations that Inspector (Posts) can not be compared with the post of Assistant of CSS/Inspectors and analogous posts in CBDT/CBEC. Only PS Gr. B posts in the Dept. of Posts are comparable to those of Gr. B posts in CSS,CBDT/CBEC and therefore the proposal for upgradation of grade pay of Inspector (Posts) from Rs 4200 to Rs 4600/- is not feasible.

3. This particular anomaly has arisen only due to upgradation of Grade pay of Inspectors in CBDT/CBEC and that of Assistants in CSS subsequent to the implementation of the recommendations of 6th Pay Commission.

4. This type of upgradation happened last time also and our demand was kept in parity with Inspectors of CBDT/CBEC. This was recognized by the 6th Pay Commission and accordingly the Inspector (Posts) got placement on par with Inspectors CBDT/CBEC. But once again the Grade pay of Inspectors CBDT/CBEC has been revised upwardly after the implementation of 6th CPC, thus giving rise to this anomaly.

5. Though there is every justification for keeping parity as recommended by the sixth CPC and accepted by the Govt. it does not appear to be inclined to accept our demand nor does the Dept. of Posts appear to feel convinced to correct the anomaly exerting due pressure on the Finance Ministry. This situation has arisen because; there is no analogous post equivalent to that of ASP in CBDT/CBEC.


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6. If at all the parity can be restored, the Department would be forced to consider the question merger of Inspector Posts and Assistant Supdt. Posts into a common cadre preferably with a single nomenclature “Assistant Superintendent Posts” with uniform higher grade pay of Rs 4600/-. However any fresh proposal ought to take into consideration the fact that such a change would not cause functional disturbance. As on date there is practically no difference in the nature of work performed by the IPs and ASPs. Viewed in this context, merger of IPs and ASPs appears to be one that does not affect functional disturbance. The Department appears to be inclined to grant Gazetted status to all ASPs in the upgraded post.

7. This proposal obviously entails some loss to the cadre which can be enumerated as follows:
a) Loss of promotional post of ASP – But this loss is would be offset by the recent MACPs.
b) Loss of Bonus to present Inspector Posts.

8. Any other proposal like merger of ASPs with P.S Gr. B does appear to be a sound proposal as it involves functional disturbance and may create more imbalances and lead to arbitrary action by the Administration causing loss of status and also morale. Further the Officers Association also needs to be consulted and much to our agony, such a proposal would unnecessarily drag on for an indefinite period without any fruitful result. Hence the present proposal of merger of IPs and ASPs appears to be a sound proposition in the present context and the changed situation after 6th CPC.

9. We are therefore at a crucial stage and the Department expects us to take a decisive course at the earliest so that the Department can formulate a proposal to that effect. I have met DG (Posts) on 17.02.10 and requested her to solve the anomaly at the earliest taking appropriate steps. I have met other officers who are dealing this subject in the Dte. and MOF also on 17 & 18.2.10 and discussed this issue.

10. Since the present move is likely to have long range impact on our cadre, it would be in the true interest of all the members, if a unanimous decision is taken in this regard and therefore can not be left to the decisions of individuals.

11. The next All India Conference of our Association is to be held during April 2010, It would therefore be more appropriate to take a final decision in this regard in the Conference. Before that it is necessary that a decision is taken by Circle Associations either in the Conference that may be held before the next AIC or by convening a special General Body meeting or at least by convening a special CWC by all Circle branches.

12. Since we are required to respond at the earliest, all are requested to come prepared to the next AIC with a firm resolution from the Circle Association so that the discussions on this subject prove to be conclusive in the next AIC. If all Circles are unanimous in their decision and the GS authorized to proceed further with the merger issue, I will act accordingly before the AIC. You are requested to send the decision of your Circle Branch in writing.

Yours sincerely,

S. Samuel
General Secretary