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