Notification for allocation of posts issued. Visit ITEF Central hq site for details.
Monday, March 31, 2014
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, 2014Dear 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
Saturday, March 15, 2014
CBDT endorses DOPT instruction on interse-seniority
CBDT endorses DOPT instructions on implementation of SC Judgement on interse-seniority. See link below:
http://www.itefcentralhq.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/order.pdf
http://www.itefcentralhq.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DOPT-Clarification-on-N.R.Parmar.pdf
Thursday, March 13, 2014
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
Women's equality has made positive gains but the world is still unequal. International Women's Day celebrates the social, political and economic achievements of women while focusing world attention on areas requiring further action.Inspiring Change is the 2014 theme for our internationalwomensday.com global hub and encourages advocacy for women's advancement everywhere in every way. It calls for challenging the status quo for women's equality and vigilance inspiring positive change.
The vast array of communication channels, supportive spokespeople, equality research, campaigns and corporate responsibility initiatives means everyone can be an advocate inspiring change for women's advancement.
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
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