Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary
Secretary
National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consultative Machinery
for Central Government Employees
No.NC/JCM/2015
Dated: March 25, 2014
The 7th CPC had asked the JCM Staff Side to present their
case before the Commission for wage revision on 23rd and 24th March 2015.
Accordingly, the Standing Committee of the Staff Side met
on 22nd March and again 23rd March 2015. The presentation was made
on 23rd and 24th March 2015 before the Commission.
We have discussed the memorandum, chapter wise and the
Commission made a very patient hearing and interacted with us seeking
clarifications on certain matters. It is not possible to provide a detailed account
of the discussions. However, we are to inform you that we came out of the
discussion with a very good impression and satisfaction.
1. The Commission will adopt Minimum Wage Concept(Dr. Aykhrod Formula) as the principle of wage determination. They will
however, collect the retail rates of the commodities that go into the basket.
2. We have pleaded for the adoption of the best
international practices while fixing the highest salary.
3. On the demands for Interim Relief and Merger of DA, the Commission finally
said that those can only be considered if Terms of Reference are amended.
4. The Commission agreed that there had been reduction in
the sanctioned strength and working strength over the years despite the
increased workload.
5. They have also noted that there was substantial
reduction in percentage terms of the expenses on salary and wages
over the years.
6. The Commission enquired, as to how multiplication
factor of 3.7 was arrived at. The same was explained in detail.
7. Fitment Formula and the demand on Fixation of Pay on Promotion, were appreciated as the
rationale was explained.
8. Date of effect: No commitment or comment
was made by the Commission. The Staff Side explained, as to how they
compromised by shifting the date from. 01.01.2011 to 01.01.2014.
9. The institution of Special Pay, especially
in the wake of de-layering was explained.
10. Common Categories: We have
requested the upgradation and amalgamation of the cadres of LDC with UDC and
the need for bringing about parity in pay scales of the Subordinate
Offices with the Central Secretariat. The problems of Staff Car Drivers were
also elaborated. The contractorisation and casualisation at lower level
positions and the consequent exploitation of the labour were discussed at
length. The Commission has made a proposal to do away with the
contractorisation/casualisation. Staff side will discuss the proposal and will
send its views to the Commission in due course.
11. Classification of Posts: Our
proposal has not been found favour.
12. GDS: While sympathizing with
the Staff Side, the Commission wanted them to approach the Government with
a view to amend the Terms of Reference.
13. Allowances and Advances: Detailed discussions
were held on HRA, CCA, Transport Allowance, CEA and Special Allowance for
personnel posted at North East Region. Chapters dealing with the facilities was
also discussed at length, including compassionate appointment. On holidays, we
have requested to include May Day in the list of holidays. The background
of observance of May Day was enquired by the Commission and explained.
14. Pension and Retirement Benefit –
NPS: Commission stated categorically that NPS being an Act of
Parliament, they will not make any comment thereon.
Pension Computation: The rationale of 67% was
explained and appreciated.
Minimum Pension: our demand for 2/3rd of
the Minimum Wage was also explained.
Parity in pension of past and present
pensioners was fully
explained, linked with one rank -one pension scheme for Defence
Personnel. We have pleaded that Civilian Pensioners should not be discriminated
against. Demand for Additional Pension for both
Pensioners and Family Pensioners was explained. All matters concerning Family
Pension were also discussed. So also, gratuity to be computed in
accordance with the Gratuity Act.
There was good response for the demands from the
Commission.
Restoration of commuted value of pension: The Commission will enquire
the views of the Government as to what is their objection to the demand.
Medical facilities for pensioners and discrimination
between Pensioners in CGHS area and CCS(MA) Area as
also the Postal Pensioners was brought home including the
higher Fixed Medical Allowance for ESI persons.
Certain clarifications/elucidations have been asked for
by the Commission. To provide such clarifications, another meeting with the
Commission might be held after the Commission’s interaction with other
organizations. The Staff Side may meet the Commission after their interaction
with the other organizations are over.
With greetings,
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary/Staff Side NC JCM
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