Final Memorandum to 7th Pay Commission by JCM National Council (Staff Side)

Final Memorandum to 7th Pay Commission by JCM National Council (Staff Side) on issues common to Central Government Employees

In response to opinions and suggestions called for by 7th Pay Commission on 7th CPC Terms of Reference, JCM National Council (Staff Side) has submitted a detailed memorandum on issues. It is reported by Shri.Shiva Gopal, Secretary, National Council (Staff Side) JCM that the issues submitted are are common to all Central Government Employees. The Memorandum deals with Pay, allowances, advances, facilities, benefits, retirement benefits, viz gratuity, Pension, Medical facilities etc.

The highlights this Memorandum are as follows

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DRAFT MEMORANDUM TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE NC/JCM STAFF SIDE TO 7TH CPC

BY J.R.BHOSALE TREASURER AIRF

The Preliminary Discussion held between AIRF/JCM on 28-05-2014, JCM NC has submitted Interim Memorandum on interim relief and Merger of DA.

1. Pay scales are calculated on the basis of pay drawn pay in pay band + GP + 100% DA by employee as on 01-01-2014.

2. 7th CPC report should be implemented w.e.f. 01-01-2014.

3. Scrap New Pension Scheme and cover all employees under Old Pension and Family Pension Scheme.

4. JCM has proposed minimum wage for MTS (Skilled) Rs.26,000 p.m.

5. Ratio of minimum and maximum wage should be 1:8.

6. General formula for determination of pay scale based on minimum living wage demanded for MTS is pay in PB+GP x 3.7.

7. Annual rate of increment @ 5% of the pay.

8. Fixation of pay on promotion = 2 increments and difference of pay between present and promotional posts (minimum Rs.3000).

9. The pay structure demanded is as under:-

Exiting Proposed (in Rs.)

PB-1, GP Rs.1800 26,000

PB-1, GP Rs.1900]

PB-1, GP Rs.2000] 33,000

PB-1, GP Rs. 2400]

PB-1, GP Rs.2800] 46,000

PB-2, GP Rs.4200 56,000

PB-2, GP Rs.4600]

PB-2, GP Rs.4800] 74,000

PB-2, GP Rs.5400 78,000

10. Dearness Allowances on the basis of 12 monthly average of CPI, Payment on 1st Jan and 1st July every year.

11. Overtime Allowances on the basis of total Pay+DA+Full TA.

12 Liabilities of all Government dues of persons died in harness be waived.

13. Transfer Policy – Group `C and `D Staff should not be transferred. DoPT should issue clear cut guideline as per 5th CPC recommendation. Govt. should from a Transfer Policy in each department for transferring on mutual basis on promotion. Any order issued in violation of policy framed be cancelled by head of department on representation.

14. Transport Allowance –

X Class Cities Y Class Cities

Pay up to Rs.75,000 Rs.7500 + DA Rs.3750 + DA

Pay above Rs.75,000 Rs.6500 + DA Rs.3500 + DA

13. Deputation Allowance double the rates and should be paid 10% of the pay at same station and 20% of the pay at outside station.

14. Classification of the post should be executive and non-executive instead of present Group A,B.C.

15. Special Pay which was replaced with SPL/Allowance by 4th CPC be bring back to curtail pay scales.

16. Scrap downsizing, outsourcing and contracting of govt. jobs.

17. Regularize all casual labour and count their entire service after first two year, as a regular service for pension and all other benefits. They should not be thrown out by engaging contractors workers.

18. The present MACPs Scheme be replaced by giving five promotion after completion of 8,15,21,26 and 30 year of service with benefits of stepping up of pay with junior.

19. PLB being bilateral agreement, it should be out of 7th CPC perview.

20. Housing facility:-

(a) To achieve 70% houses in Delhi and 40% in all other towns to take lease accommodation and allot to the govt. employees.

(b) Land and building acquired by it department may be used for constructing houses for govt. employees.

21. House Building Allowance :-

(a) Simplify the procedure of HBA

(b) Entitle to purchase second and used houses

22. Common Category – Equal Pay for similar nature of work be provided.

23. CP appointment – remove ceiling of 5% and give appointment within Three months.

24. Traveling Allowance:-

‘A1’ and ‘A’ Class Cities Other Cities

A. Executives Rs.5000+DA per day Rs.3500+DA per day

B. Non-Executives Rs.4000+DA per day Rs.2500+DA per day

25. Composite Transfer Grant :-

Executive Class 6000 kg by Goods Train/ Rate per km by road 8 Wheeler Wagon Rs.50+DA(Rs.1 per kg and single container per km)

Non-Executive Class 3000 kg – do – -do-

26. Children Education Allowance should be allowed up to Graduate, Post Graduate, and all Professional Courses. Allow any two children for Children Education Allowance.

27. Fixation of pay on promotion – two increments in feeder grade with minimum benefit of Rs.3000.

28. House Rent Allowance

X Class Cities 60%

Other Classified Cities 40%

Unclassified Locations 20%

29. City Allowance

`X’ Class Cities `Y’ Class Cities

A. Pay up to Rs.50,000 10% 5%

B. Pay above Rs.50,000 6% minimum Rs 5000 3% minimum Rs.2500

30. Patient Care Allowance to all para-medical and staff working in hospitals.

31. All allowances to be increased by three times.

32. NE Region benefits – Payment of Special Duty Allowance @ 37.5 of pay.

33. Training:- Sufficient budget for in-service training.

34. Leave Entitlement

(i) Increase Casual Leave 08 to 12 days & 10 days to 15 days.

(ii) Declare May Day as National Holiday

(iii) In case of Hospital Leave, remove the ceiling of maximum 24 months leave and 120 days full payment and remaining half payment.

(iv) Allow accumulation of 400 days Earned Leave

(v) Allow encashment of 50% leave while in service at the credit after 20 years Qualifying Service.

(vi) National Holiday Allowance (NHA) – Minimum one day salary and eligibility criteria to be removed for all Non Executive Staff.

(vii) Permit encashment of Half Pay Leave.

(viii) Increase Maternity Leave to 240 days to female employees & increase 30 days Paternity Leave to male employees.

35. LTC

(a) Permission to travel by air within and outside the NE Region.

(b) To increase the periodicity once in a two year.

36. Income Tax:

(i) Allow 30% standard deduction to salaried employees.

(ii) Exempt all allowances.

(iii) Raise the ceiling limit as under:

(a) General – 2 Lakh to 5 Lakh

(b) Sr. Citizen – 2.5 Lakh to 7 Lakh

(iv) No Income Tax on pension and family pension and Dearness Relief.

35. (a) Effective grievance handling machinery for all non-executive staff.

(b) Spot settlement

(d) Department Council be revived at all levels

(e) Arbitration Award be implemented within six month, if not be discussed with Staff Side before rejection for finding out some modified form of agreement.

36. Appoint Arbitrator for shorting all pending anomalies of the 6th CPC.

37. Date of Increment – 1st January and 1st July every year. In case of employees retiring on 31st December and 30th June, they should be given one increment on last day of service, i.e. 31st December and 30th June, and their retirements benefits should be calculated by adding the same.

38. General Insurance: Active Insurance Scheme covering risk upto Rs. 7,50,000/- to Non Executive & Rs. 3,50,000/- to Skilled staff by monthly contribution of Rs. 750/- & Rs. 350/- respectively.

39. Point to point fixation of pay.

40. Extra benefits to Women employees (i) 30% reservation for women.

(ii) Posting of husband and wife at same station.

(iii) One month special rest for chronic disease

(iv) Conversion of Child Care Leave into Family Care Leave

(v) Flexi time

41. Gratuity:

Existing ceiling of 16 ½ months be removed and Gratuity be paid @ half month salary for every year of qualifying service.

Remove ceiling limit of Rs.10 Lakh for Gratuity.

42. Pension:

(i) Pension @ 67% of Last Pay Drawn (LPD) instead of 50% presently.

(ii) Pension after 10 years of qualifying service in case of resignation.