Monday, March 31, 2014

Notification for allocation of posts issued. Visit ITEF Central hq site for details.

FLASH NEWS

The FM has approved the CR allocation of posts. notification expected today.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

ITEF (CHQ) Circular

Reproduced below is the Circular issued by the ITEF(CHQ) on the outcome of the PGRC Meeting held on 25.3.20-14

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 INCOME TAX EMPLOYEES FEDERATION

MANISHINATH BHAWAN

A2/95 RAJOURI GARDEN

NEW DELHI-110027

Cir. No. 42/1215                                                                                    Dated: 26th March, 2014
Dear Comrades,
.Personnel Grievance Redressal Committee Meeting:  The PGRC meeting at the apex level was held on 25th March, 2014 as scheduled at 11.00AM.  The meeting was co-chaired by Member (P&V) and Member (R).  Apart from other Officials, the JCA was represented by Coms. Ashok B Salunkhe (President ITEF),  Ajay Goyal (President ITGOA), KP Rajagopal, SG, ITEF, Bhaskar Bhattacharya, SG, ITGOA and Ashok Kr. Kanojia, Addl. Secy. ITEF.  The outcome of the meeting on each agenda item is as under.
1.Discussion on allocation of Group B and C posts and related matters-viz. Finalisation of RR and Filling up of vacancies etc.
We have strongly expressed our resentment over the presentation of the final proposal of allocation of posts to the Ministry without causing discussion with us, as promised by the authorities and requested for the principle adopted  by the Board for the said proposal as also the status of the RRs and filling up of posts.
The Official side informed us that the matter was discussed in length with the staff side on 16th and 17th Jan. 2014 and the points were well taken in the final report.  The yardsticks adopted for the allocation is mainly the workload, Revenue Collection, geographical area etc. We were also informed that there will not be reduction of posts in any charge and all charges will get the entitled additional posts. The proposal is now awaiting the final approval of the Finance Minister and in all probabilities the same will be notified by 31st March 2014.  Regarding the status of the Recruitment Rules and Filling up of the Posts the Officials in the HRD is working on it and the Representative of ITEF have been asked to  discuss the same with them.
2.Amendment to the provisions of Permanent Grievance Redressal Committee as suggested by ITEF.
We have been informed that the issues raised in the ITEF letter have been considered and the stand of the CBDT has been communicated to the ITEF and ITGOA in F.No. B-12020/15/2012-Ad.IX dated 20th March, 2014 (click here for copy of the letter).  On further insistence by the staff side, it was decided to increase the number of representatives from ITEF and ITGOA to seven and five respectively.    The Official side also agreed to hold the PGRC meeting in every month.
3.Exclusion of Group C cadre from the Eligibility for allotment of Guest Houses.
We have taken up the the exclusion of the group C employees from the purview of eligibility for allotment of Guest Houses as was available till Now.  We objected to this and pointed out that in the revised guidelines dated 03.10.2013 the entitlement has been reduced to only air cooled rooms or dormitory.  The Official side assured to look into the matter afresh.
4.Exclusion of Ex-servicemen from the purview of relaxation of conditions for inter-charge Transfers.
The point raised by us that while extending the period of relaxation for inter-charge transfers for officials certain categories which were entitled for the same in the past  have been excluded. We were informed that the exclusion of two categories were decided after careful consideration of the past cases. We insisted for sympathetic consideration of the category of  Ex-service man in view of the services and sweat rendered to the nation and their services in difficult and disturbed areas in their past service. The official side assured to consider the matter favourably.
5.Provision of 6 air conditioners per Range sanctioned by the Board from incentive fund in 2012 and referred to IFU in February, 2013 still pending implementation.
We have been  informed that all efforts are being taken to meet the requirements and objections of the IFU and DOE to get the clearance of the project at the earliest. On the personal intervention of the DIT (infra) the Officials of DOE  have promised to process the file immediately.
6Implementation of the following Schemes approved by the Board in April 2013.
Laptops to Inspectors.  we were informed that there was some confusion in the DOE about various proposals viz. Replacement of laptops to Officers, Provision of Laptops to AO &PS etc.  Now the proposal for Laptops to ITIs has been detached and resubmitted. The Directorate (infra) is pursuing the matter.
Mobile hands to All personnel.  This proposal is also pending approval from the Dept. Of Expenditure and the Officials are pursuing the same for early clearance.
Enhancement of Local Travel Expenses of ITIs/NSs. The proposal approved by the Board and submitted to the IFU has been returned for further clarifications.  The Clarifications and suggestions sought from the Chief Commissioners are awaited to further the matter.  We were also told that none of the CCsIT have respond yet,  except the CCsIT of Bhuvaneswar, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chandigarh.  We request all the Circle General Secretaries of other Charges to pursue the matter with CCsIT  to expedite their comments sought by the Board on 20.11.2013.  To enable you to render opinion to the CCsIT, CHQ letter dated 30.09.2013 addressed to the DDIT (infra)  is enclosed. 
Adv. Increment to Sr. TA/Stgr. on passing ITIs Examination. Apart from sending the proposal to the DOE, on our insistence the Member (P&V) directed the Directorate (V&L) to further examine the matter in the light of the favourable verdicts of various CA Tribunals.
On all the above issues we strongly expressed our total dissatisfaction over the efforts made by the authorities in pursuing the issues with other Departments. We have also complained that various Directorates and sections are sending proposals for clearance to the IFU and DEO and the required follow up action is not properly done and  demanded that one nodal Officer may be nominated to pursue all the issues referred to the IFU and DOE.  The Official side informed that the DGIT (Logistic) will henceforth pursue all such matters for expeditious approval and implementation.
We have also strongly objected to the publication of communications on service and other administrative matters through the official website of IRS Officers.  We pointed out that the issue was subject matter of discussion on several occasions in the Quarterly Review Meetings from the year 2011 and necessary instructions have been given to the effect that all such communications should be uploaded to the official site of the Department.  In spite of the same the communications are being uploaded in IRS Officers site only, access to which is restricted to IRS Officers with pass word.  We were again assured that necessary directions will be issued to put all such communication in the official website of the department i.e. www.incometaxindia.gov.in.
Departmental Examination -2013.  Based on the reporting  from various places by the candidates who appeared for the Deptl. Examination, the matter of discrepancy in the answer keys for the question papers of ITO and ITIs were taken up with the Directorate.  Most of the reported wrong answer keys (13 Numbers) related to the Paper II (Advanced Accountancy) of ITOs Exam.  The Directorate, after careful consideration of all the questions and answers found no merit in the claim of the candidates.  The same has been communicated with reasons to all the CCsIT vide F No. DE/2013/Challenged Qs./ITOs/ITIs/DIT dated 7th March 2014 (click here for copy of the letter).  A copy of the same is annexed here.  You may kindly inform the candidates accordingly.  In yet another claim made about discrepancy in the answer keys of Law Paper of ITOs and ITIs (2 each) the same is still being examined by the Directorate.
Increment on promotion:  The matter has been referred to the Department of Expenditure for their clearance of the proposal in accordance with the Govt. Decision to grant fixation benefit on promotion in the same Grade Pay.  The same is awaited.  Meanwhile, it has been reported to us that the ZAOs are resorting to recovery of the so-called excess payment on granting fixation benefit as per the order in F.No. 10102/2011-E.III/A dated 7th January, 2013.  You are requested to report such cases where the ZAO has ordered recovery and their specific objections in this regard to take up the matter with the authorities to stop the recovery.
Confederation Convention at Nagpur on 4th April 2014.  In our circular Cir No. 41/12-15,Dated: 27th February, 2014 we have intimated the decision of the Confederation to hold a National Convention at Nagpur on 4th April, 2014. We have also requested the circles to ensure participation of two delegates from each circle including the ITEF Chq. Secretariat Member, and one of the Principle Office bearers from that circle.  In case there is no Sect. Member in the Circle, Two Office bearers may be deputed apart from the participation of the Women delegates who are the members of the National Committee.    We once again request you all to intimate the number of delegates and their travel programme  to Com. B.N. Chikate, GS, ITEF, Vidharbha Circle, immediately, if not already done.
With greetings,
Yours fraternally,
(KP Rajagopal)
Secretary General

Monday, March 10, 2014

Lunch-hour demonstration on 12.3.2014



Lunch-hour demonstration on 12.3.2014 against the callous attitude of CBDT


The CBDT, as per the signing off message of the Chairperson, has finalized the proposal of allocation of posts without taking the ITEF in to confidence. In the meeting held on 16th & 17th January, 2014 and also on 20th February, 2014 it was assured that once the CBDT arrives at a decision on the issue the same will be subjected to discussion with the ITEF. However, CBDT has violated that understanding and betrayed the majority of the stake holders.


To protest against this, as per the call given by the ITEF(CHQ), a massive lunch-hour demonstration will be held on 12.3.2014 in front of Aayakar Bhavan. All are requested to attend.



Dated: 11.3.2014                                                                                 General Secretary.






Saturday, March 8, 2014

International Women's Day

On the occassion of the International Women's Day warm greetings to all our women comrades.

Joint the programme to celebrate the International Women's Day being organised on 10.3.2014. The programme will be held at Birla Matoshri from 2.00 p.m. onwards. 

International Women's Day 2014 Theme: INSPIRING CHANGE

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Each year International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. The first International Women's Day was held in 1911. Thousands of events occur to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Organisations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women's groups, corporations and the media celebrate the day.
Some groups select their own International Women's Day theme, specific to their local context. For example, the European Parliament's 2013 theme was "Women's response to the crisis" and their 2012 theme "Equal pay for work of equal value".


Saturday, March 1, 2014

ITEF (CHQ) circulars on Cadre Restructuring & 7th CPC matters


We reproduce below the circular issued by the ITEF(CHQ) on the cadre restructuring and terms of reference of 7th CPC. The CBDT Chairperson's message is a clear pointer to the deceit and treachery played out by the CBDT on the issue of cadre restructuring. We will have to react to this perfedy with all our united mite without caring for the revenue collection or time-barring assesments as no authority should do such a breach of trust after giving assurances after assurances of discussions on the issues.

G.S. ITEF, Mumbai.

CADRE RESTRUCTURING OF INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT.

According to the signing off message (Published in the website of IRS Officers) of the outgoing Chairperson, CBDT, the proposal of allocation of posts and other Recruitment Rules etc. have been approved by the CBDT and sent to the Finance Minister for approval.  It is also mentioned that the CCAs have been directed to be ready for implementation.  This is in contravention of the understanding reached between the ITEF and the Member (P&V) on 17.01.2014 that the Board will cause discussion with ITEF Representative again after finalisation of  the proposal for allocation of posts and as such,a breach of trust.
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VII- CPC TERMS OF REFERENCE APPROVED BY CABINET

The Union Cabinet on 28th February, 2014 approved the proposal of the Finance Ministry for the “Terms of Reference” to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).  It is pertinent to mentioned here that the Government have not considered any of the suggestions of the staff side nor caused a discussion as was the practice with the staff side.  Following is the “Terms of reference” approved by the Government. 
                                               Terms of Reference.
a)      To examine, review, evolve and recommend changes that are desirable and feasible regarding the principles that should govern the emoluments structure including pay, allowances and other facilities/benefits, in cash or kind, having regard to rationalization and simplification therein as well as the specialized needs of various Departments, agencies and services, in respect of the following categories of employees:-
    i.  Central Government employees-industrial and non-industrial;
   ii.    Personnel belonging to the All India Services;
   iii.    Personnel of the Union Territories;
 iv.                   Officers  and   employees   of  the   Indian  Audit  and   Accounts Department;
  v.     Members of regulatory bodies (excluding the Reserve Bank of India) set up under Acts of Parliament; and
  vi.   Officers and employees of the Supreme Court.
b)      To examine, review, evolve and recommend changes that are desirable and feasible regarding principles that should govern the emoluments structure, concessions and facilities/benefits, in cash or kind, as well as retirement benefits of personnel belonging to the Defence Forces, having regard to historical and traditional parities, with due emphasis on aspects unique to these personnel.
c)      To work out the framework for an emoluments structure linked with the need to attract the most suitable talent to Government service, promote efficiency, accountability and responsibility in the work culture, and foster excellence in the public governance system to respond to complex challenges of modern administration and rapid political, social, economic and technological changes, with due regard to expectations of stakeholders, and to recommend appropriate training and capacity building through a competency based framework.
d)     To examine the existing schemes of payment of bonus, keeping in view, among other things, its bearing upon performance and productivity and make recommendations on the general principles, financial parameters and conditions for an appropriate incentive scheme to reward excellence in productivity, performance and integrity.
e)      To review the variety of existing    allowances presently available to employees in addition to pay and suggest their rationalization and simplification, with a view to ensuring that the pay structure is so designed as to take these into account.
f)       To examine the principles which should govern the structure of pension and other retirement benefits, including revision of pension in the case of employees who have retired prior to the date of effect of these recommendations, keeping in view that retirement benefits of all Central Government employees appointed on and after 01.01.2004 are covered by the New Pension Scheme (NPS).
g)      To make recommendations on the above, keeping in view:
i.    the economic conditions in the country  and need for fiscal prudence;
ii.   the need to ensure that adequate resources are available for developmental expenditures and welfare measures;
iii.the likely impact of the recommendations on the finances of the State Governments, which usually adopt the recommendations with some modifications;
iv.   the prevailing emolument structure and retirement benefits available to employees of Central Public Sector Undertakings; and
v. the best global practices and their adaptability and relevance in Indian conditions.
h)      To recommend the date of effect of its recommendations on all the above.
The Commission will make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution.  It may consider, if necessary, sending interim reports on any of the matters as and when the recommendations are finalised.  
The decision will result in the benefit of improved pay and allowances as well as rationalization of the pay structure in case of Central Government employees and other employees included in the scope of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Background
            Central Pay Commissions are periodically constituted to go into various issues of emoluments’ structure, retirement benefits and other service conditions of Central Government employees and to make recommendations on the changes required.
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WITH DEEP SORROW WE REGRET TO INFORM ALL OUR COMRADES
THE SAD DEMISE OF
COM. UMRAOMAL PUROHIT,
SECRETARY STAFF SIDE JCM. (NATIONAL COUNCIL)
AND THE PRESIDENT OF ALL INDIA RAILWAYMEN FEDERATION
AT MUMBAI on 27.02.2014 AT 4.15 AM.
ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERS OF INCOME TAX EMPLOYEES FEDERATION WE CONVEY OUR HEART FELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY MEMBERS