MEETING WITH C.G.A.

MEETING WITH C.G.A.

A meeting between the Official side and National Executive of All India Civil Accounts Employees Association was held on 12^th December 2011 under the Chairmanship of Shri C. R. Sundaramurti, Controller General of Accounts. However, the meeting was held after a gap of two years and one month.

 20 Point Charter of Departmental Demands adopted in the 12^th All India Conference of AICAEA, 4^th All India Conference of AICAEACAT II and 4^th National Convention of the Women Committee held in Mumbai from 1^st to 4^th June 2011 was discussed in the meeting.

 All National Executive members of All India Civil Accounts Employees Association except Com. (Mrs.) L. Swaminathan, Chairperson, National Women Committee attended the meeting. Com. Swaminathan could not attend the meeting due to personal reasons.

Positive assurances have been offered by the official side on some of the issues. However, the Minutes have not yet been finalized by the authorities.  Detailed reporting shall be made after the minutes of the meeting received.

The available National Executive of All India Civil Accounts Employees Association reviewed the outcome of the meeting held with CGA on 12^th December 2011 itself. The meeting of the National Executive observed that against some of the important issues like filling up of vacant posts, grant of legitimate Pay Scales to different Cadres, Grant of recognition to AICAECAT II, creation of adequate number of posts, ACP/MACP matters, Grant of higher pay scale to DEOs and provision of amenities to Central office of AICAEA, etc., have been responded positively by the authorities. The meeting therefore, suggested that the National Federation may wait and watch for two months after the minute is issued. The meeting requested NFCAA to take its decision accordingly.

 

OPPOSITION TO E-PAYMENT SYSTEM

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF CIVIL ACCOUNTS ASSOCIATIONS

(All India Civil Accounts Employees Association

All India Civil Accounts Employees Association Category –II)

17/2–C, P & T Quarters, Kali Bari Marg, New Delhi-110001

 

 

No: NFCAA/HQ/A-2/11/1451-1452                                                         Dated: 5^th December, 2011

 

To

 

      The Controller General of Accounts,

            Ministry of Finance,

            Department of Expenditure,

            Loknayak Bhawan,

            Khan Market,

            New Delhi – 110003

 

Subject: Implementation of e-payment system in Pay and Accounts Offices (PAOs) of Civil Ministries /Departments – discussion regarding.

 

Sir,

            I am directed to inform you that the Federal Executive meeting of the National Federation of Civil Accounts Associations held at Delhi from 24^th to 26^th November 2011 has discussed and deliberated on the decision of Civil Accounts authority to introduce the e-payment system in Pay and Accounts Offices (PAOs) of Civil Ministries /Departments. The meeting observed that the implementation of e-payment system would not only affect adversely on the working condition of employees and officers of Civil Accounts organization but on the total payment functions of the Government of India too.  The meeting further noted that the system would bring more work load on the Civil Accounts Organization while the organization has already been functioning with the shortage of nearly 40% employees of actual sanctioned strength.

            The Federal Executive meeting therefore, directed me to request you to convene a meeting exclusively on this item and keep the decision of implementation of the e-payment system in abeyance till the meeting takes place.

            Since points to be discussed  by us on the subject matter  could very well be raised directly in the meeting itself, the Federal Executive meeting has also directed me to request you to kindly fix the date of meeting instead of seeking the points in writing from us so that time could be saved.

            The Federal Executive meeting further directed me to inform you that, the members of Federation shall not implement the e-payment system till the negotiations are held.

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely

           

(V.Bhattacharjee)

Secretary General

Copy to:-

1.      Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India, New Delhi for information and necessary action.

2.      Secretary Expenditure, Government of India, New Delhi for information.

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3.      Secretary General, Confederation of Central Government Employees &Workers, New Delhi. Since the system would Central Government Employees at large, he is requested to take up the matter with the Government of India.

4.      Secretary General, All India Association of Pay and Accounts Officers (Civil), New Delhi for information and necessary action.

 

 

 

(V.Bhattacharjee)

Secretary General

14TH C.W.C. OF A.I.C.A.E.A. & FEDERAL EXECUTIVE MEETING OF N.F.C.A.A DECISIONS

CGA SHALL MEET THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE ON 12^TH DECEMBER 2011.

Mass Dharna on 24^th November 2011 in front of CGA office cancelled.

 

 

14^TH CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING

OF ALL INDIA CIVIL ACCOUNTS EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

HELD FROM 24^TH TO 26^TH NOVEMBER 2011 IN DELHI

 

Delegates from 9 Branches and one Unit participated in the Central Working Committee Meeting.

1. The meeting reviewed the 12^th All India Conference decisions.
2. The meeting decided that-

                                      i.      All National Executive Members shall attend the meeting fixed by CGA on 12^th December 2011 for discussion on 20 Point Charter of Departmental Demands.

                                   ii.      All necessary steps shall be taken to improve organizational function right from Unit to Central Headquarters.

                                 iii.      Central Headquarters extend assistance to AICAEA Cat-II for organizing its CWC meeting in Delhi in February 2012.

                                 iv.      Central Headquarter shall request Accounts fraternity to make JAC of Accounts & Audit Employees and Officers Organization functional at all levels.

3. The meeting elected Com. G. K. Nair, PAO, Central Excise, Cochin as one of Vice Presidents in place of Com. V. P. Radhakrishna, Vice President resigned on personal ground.
4. The 14^th Central Working Committee meeting congratulated all the members for their participation in large members in the March to Parliament on 25^th November 2011 against New Pension Scheme and PFRDA Bill. 

RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN 14^TH CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE MEETING

            Attention of this 14^th Central Working Committee meeting of All India Civil Accounts Employees Association held at Delhi from 24^th to 26^th November 2011 was invited to the Order No: - Pr. AO/CDN/Circular/2011-2012/1014 dated 14/11/2011 issued by Principal Accounts Office, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi, wherein the authorities of the Ministry of Agriculture has directed all Accountants/Sr. Accountants to attend the office on Saturday and Sunday and do the revision of Pre 2006 Pension. Further, the authorities have threatened that, departmental action shall be taken against the officials who would not take prior approval for not attending the office on closed Holidays.

            The Delegates present in the Central Working Committee meeting was astromished to find that the authorities of Agriculture had issued the above orders in Voliation of Government of India decisions and ILO norms. Moreover, the authorities have been compelling the officials to attend duties on closed holidays for such work which do not constitute the part of their normal allocated works.

This Central Working Committee meeting therefore, condemns the autocratic and vindictive attitude of the administration of Principal Accounts Office, Ministry of Agriculture and urges upon the Chief Controller of Accounts, Ministry of Agriculture to direct his administration withdraw the orders in question immediately.

The meeting resolves to forward the copy of the resolution to CCA, Ministry of Agriculture and all others concerned.

 

 

Sd/-

(K. Venkatasubramaniam)

President

 

 

 

 

EXTENDED FEDERAL EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD AT DELHI ON 25^TH NOVEMBER 2011.

·        The Meeting congratulated all those members who participated in the March to Parliament on 25^th November 2011 against New Pension Scheme and PFRDA Bill.

·        The meeting decided to urge upon the Accounts fraternity to revive the JAC of Accounts & Audit Employees and Officers organizations at all levels.

·        The meeting congratulated the members for creating pressure on authority for official meeting with organization.

·        The meeting resolutely demanded removal of anti-employee and corrupt Sr. AO of PAO, Central Excise, Madurai immediately.

·        The meeting endorsed the decisions of National Executive meeting and CWC meeting of AICAEA Cat-II AICAEA respectively. 

 

RESOLUTION ADOPTED IN THE FEDERAL EXCUTIVE MEETING

This extended Federal Executive meeting of National Federation of Civil Accounts Associations represented by All India Civil Accounts Employees Association and All India Civil Accounts Employees Association Category-II held today the 25^th November 2011 at Delhi expressed its deep anguish over the style of functioning of Sr. AO, CBEC, Madurai in harassing the employees and defying all norms set for the smooth functioning of the Pay & Accounts Offices.

The Sr. Accounts officer has created such a visious atmosphere in the office that even passing of genuine LTC claims, TA claims of the employees require the intervention of the Pr. CCA, CBEC or the other higher authorities and responsible AAO, are facing embarrasment of having their claims under objections. There are frequent instances when the officer is humiliating the members, intimidating them and deseating them from their sections. The things have come to an extent where the continuance of the officer to head the office would mean further humiliation and demoralization for its members.

The meeting therefore, unanimously resolves to urge upon the authorities to take necessary steps and immediately transfer the officer failing which the Association would be constrained to chalk out further course of action, including non-cooperation with the erring officer.

Resolved to forward the copies of the resolution to the CGA and the Pr. CCA, CBEC, New Delhi.

 

Sd/-

(T.R.JANARDANAN)

President  

AICAEA LETTER TO PR.CCA.CBEC

Copy of Central Headquarters of AICAEA letter No: AICAEA/HQ/A-3/11/1480-1483                                                      Dated: 24^th November, 2011

 

 

To

            Shri M. J. Joseph,

            Principal Chief Controller of Accounts,

            Central Board of Excise & Customs,

            Room No. 105, 'B' Wing, AGCR Building,

            New Delhi – 110002

 

 

Subject: Settlement of the items discussed in the meeting held between representatives of this Association and Official Side under the Chairmanship of Pr. CCA, CBEC on 4^th August, 2011

 

 

Sir,

 

            Your kind attention is invited to the minutes of the meeting held on 4^th August. We are yet to be informed about the progress of some of the agreed items and those are highlighted below for your perusal so that actions taken so far are conveyed to us at an early date. Further, some developments causing resentment of employees and officers of PAO, Central Excise, Madurai are narrated hereunder for your kind and early favorable action.

 

1.      Item No. 4:- Grant of MACPs – Case of Shri R. K. Pillai, Senior Accountant (Mumbai) – it was agreed upon to look into the issue expeditiously. Since the matter is yet to be settled, it is requested that, necessary orders may be issued without any further delay.

 

2.      Item No. 5:- Compassionate Ground Appointments: It was assured that the pending cases would be re-examined and a committee will be constituted as per the procedure purpose on priority basis. Cases recommended by the committee shall be considered for grant of compassionate appointment.

 

It is needless to say that the requests for compassionate ground appointment cases are preferred by the families who need immediate assistance on account of loss of the bread winner. The cases are referred to the Head of the Department after a careful, balanced and objective assessment by the respective Head of Offices. When the cases are referred, every assessment is made on the family condition, its liabilities and presence of any earning member etc. by the respective Offices.

 

The family members of the deceased Government Servant find it very difficult to come back to normal life after the death of their beloved ones and as a normal course of action, take time to get legal and other certificates from authorities and submit the applications for appointment under compassionate grounds. Then comes the role of the PAO. He exercises all administrative norms to scrutinize the applications to satisfy himself about the admissibility and need of the applicant so as to recommend the case to the Zonal authorities and from zonal, to Principal Accounts Office. So, already a normal delay of three to six months occurs to reach the applications to Principal Accounts Office for consideration. Therefore, we request that early steps may please be taken for grant of compassionate appointments to the deserving persons.

 

3.      Item No. 8:- Consideration of transfer cases including mutual cases:

It is requested that an early favorable action may be taken on the cases referred by us in the last meeting in respect of transfer cases of staff including the deserving mutual transfer case of Shri T. S. Prakash, PAO, Central Excise, Bangalore and Smt. Veena Vasanthaleela, Sr. Accountant, PAO, GSI, Bangalore.

 

4.      Problems faces by the staff at the hands of PAO, Central Excise, Madurai

When the matter was raised at the meeting, it was assured that the matter was under serious consideration.

           

It has come to our knowledge that the Staff and officers of the Office has represented to your goodself on 16.08.2011 describing the misdeeds of the Sr. AO which is inappropriate and unbecoming of a Government officer.

 

A)    The Sr. AO has drawn Children Education Allowance for his third child which is totally against the provisions.

B)    One of the Staff members belonging to the Minority Community as well as a Lady Staff Member has complained against the behavior of the Sr. AO, which they experienced   even in the discharge of their usual normal official duties.

 

When the Assistant Controller of Accounts, South Zone, Chennai had visited the Unit, the Staff and Officers have represented to him vide their letter dated: 05.09.2011 requesting him to resolve the problems at the earliest to create working atmosphere in the office.

 

In addition to the above, the staff and Officers of the Unit has also represented to your goodself on 24.10.2011 urging upon you to take appropriate action on the Sr. AO. From the said letter it would be evident that the Staff members have become totally restless and there is no congenial atmosphere in the Office.

 

I therefore, request you to kindly examine the matter personally on the basis of the facts discussed by the Unit Association in its letters and take early necessary action.

 

5.      Non-payment of Honorarium to the staff of PAO, Central Excise, Madurai for the year 2010-11

 

It has been brought to our notice that the Honorarium granted by you for the year 2010-11 (in October, 2011) was not drawn and paid by some of the PAOs on the ground of Special Honorarium granted in the financial year 2010-11 itself.

 

In this connection, the representation of the AICAEA Madurai Unit addressed to your goodself is enclosed herewith for your ready reference. The points put forth in the representation may please be considered as the Employees of the office were granted Special Honorarium during the year 2010-11.

 

The Unit in its representation has pointed out that the Sr. AO of Madurai Office has drawn Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand) altogether during a single financial year 2010-11 towards Honorarium, which is one more example how he bends the rules when he meets his personal interest which is surely an act which is not at all suitable for the status of the Accounts Officer.

 

           I sincerely hope, you would kindly direct your good office to take appropriate actions on the above discussed points at the earliest and inform us through a line in reply.

 

Thanking you,

Yours Sincerely

Enclo: as above

 

           

(V.Bhattacharjee)

Secretary General

DAY LONG CENTRALIZED DHARNA ON 16TH NOVEMBER 2011

OBSERVE PROTEST DAY ON 16^TH NOVEMBER 2011:

 ORGANISE DAY LONG CENTRALIZED DHARNA

           

Despite our repeated requests, no meeting has so far been fixed by CGA. There is no initiative on the part of CGA to fill up the vacant posts.  Not to speak of other problems, CGA is not even ready atleast to negotiate on the issues relating to our pay scales and MACP etc referred by us at his instance.

CGA had assured the Civil Accounts Employees and AAOs of the country through his address to the Delegates of 12^th and 4^th All India Conferences of AICAEA and AICAEA CAT II on 1st June 2011 in Mumbai that, he would initiate dialogue and take positive approach for the settlement of the long pending demands of the employees.  But within last five months CGA did not even find time even to get introduced with the National Executives of the Associations elected in the Conferences he had attended and addressed.

In fact, CGA is moving with nothing other than his subjective agenda of imparting training to AAOs and PAOs which is not bringing any material benefit to the Civil Accounts organization and its employees. Rather such trainings are causing huge wastage of Government exchequer.

CGA attended the All India Conference of the All India Association of PAO (Civil) held in Delhi on 18^th October 2011. While addressing Conference he did not discuss anything on the burning problems of the organization or pay scales of the employees and officers. CGA did not even utter a single word on the issue of grant of Gr.A status and higher grade pay to AO/Sr.AO. Instead he was busy in appreciating himself for organsing different types of trainings.   

It was already indicated by us earlier that, unilateral policies of CGA have been causing serious damage to the interests of the Civil Accounts Employees and Officers.

Non-filling of Gr-C and MTS level vacancies deliberately, bringing LDCs and UDCs of other departments as AAOs on deputation basis basically in the form of guests to the organization and offering them posting to their choice stations at the cost of the transfers of the AAOs of Civil Accounts organization and denial of promotion to the Senior Accountants by increasing the promotional quota are totally untenable.

Since the unilateral decision to introduce blanket e-payment system would also cause further damage to the employees and Officers of Civil Accounts Organization, it cannot be accepted by us as responsible employees' organizations. 

Therefore, protest day shall have to be observed on 16^th November 2011 and all Branches are requested to organize day long centralized Dharna at every stations/States on that day highlighting the 20 point charter of demands. All Branch Committee members and Unit Committee members shall sit for the Dharna. 

notice of meeting

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF CIVIL ACCOUNTS ASSOCIATIONS

Phone/fax-011 23345070. Mobile 9868520926,

Website-www.nfcaahqnd.blogspot.com

Central Office: - Address for Communication:-

16-A, Akbar Road Hutments, 17/2– C, P & T Quarters,

New Delhi: - 110011 Kali Bari Marg,

New Delhi-110001

No:-NFCAA/HQ/A-1/2011 Dated: 28^th October, 2011

NOTICE

It is for the information of all that an extended Federal Executive Meeting of National Federation of Civil Accounts Associations will be held from 24^th to 26^th November, 2011 in Delhi to discuss the following items of agenda-

1. Review of the decisions of last meeting.
2. Position of Departmental Demands and next course of action to be taken.
3. Review of organizational position.
4. Common movements and our positions.
5. Joint movement of Accounts and Audit Employees.
6. Misc. (if any with the permission of Chair).

The meeting being extended meeting, all Federal Executive members including the Women Committee Members and the representatives nominated by Branches of AICAEA and AICAEA CAT II shall be the official representatives for the meeting.

The venue for the meeting will be-

Press Welfare Club,

Government of India Press,

Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg,

New Delhi -110002.

The place is less than a kilometer away from Ajmiri Gate side exit of the New Delhi Railway Station and New Delhi Metro Rail Station. All important Trains like Rajdhani, Shatadi, Duranta and other superfast Express trains bound for New Delhi come to the platforms adjacent to Ajmiri Gate exit of New Delhi Railway station. Cycle Ricksaws from New Delhi Railway Station (Ajmri gate) will take to the venue if they are asked to take to Press Welfare Club near Kali Bari,DDU Marg.

The venue shall also be the accommodation for the stay of all outstation representatives and it will be available from 24^th to 26^th November 2011. Food arrangement shall be made by NFCAA Headquarters.

(V. Bhattacharjee)

Secretary General

All Federal Executive Members,

Branch Secretaries and Unit Secretaries concerned for necessary action.

Allotted numbers of participants from Branches/states

Sl. No.	Name of Branch/State/Station	No of Units	No. of Federal Executive Member+ Branch Secretary and President	Total number of participants
1.	N. E. Branch	9	4+4	15
2.	W.B. Branch	35	5+4	39
3.	Orissa	2	4	6
4.	A. P. Branch	11	2+4	15
5.	T & P Branch	28	4+4	32
6.	Karnataka Branch	8	4	12
7.	Kerala	6	1+4	11
8.	Mumbai Branch	24	7+4	33
9.	Pune Branch	4	2+4	10
10.	Nagpur Branch	7	3+4	14
11.	Madhya Pradesh	8	4	12
12.	Goa	1	2	1
13.	Jharkhand	5	4	9
14.	Gujrat	9	1+4	14
16.	Bihar	3	4	7
17.	Punjab	9	4	13
18.	Rajasthan	6	4	10
19.	U.P. East Branch	11	4	16
20.	U.P. West	7	4	11
21.	Uttaranchal	1	2	3
22.	Delhi	100	8+4	112*

· As far as Delhi is concerned maximum number of persons is to be mobilized.

ALL INDIA CIVIL ACCOUNTS EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

(RECOGNISED BY GOVT. OF INDIA)

CENTRAL HEADQUARTER

Phone/FAX 25785070, Mobile 9868520926 e mail v.aicaea@ gmail.com

Central Office: - Address for Communication:-

16-A, Akbar Road Hutments, 17/2 – C, P & T Quarters,

New Delhi: - 110011 Kali Bari Marg,

New Delhi-110001

No:-AICAEA/HQ/A-10/10/504-580 Dated: 28th October, 2011

NOTICE

It is for the information of all that an Extended National Executive meeting of All India Civil Accounts Employees Association will be held in Delhi from of 24^th to 26^th November 2011 to discuss the following items of agenda-

1. Review of the decisions of 12th AIC held in Mumbai.
2. Position of Departmental Demands and next course of action to be taken.
3. Review of organizational position
4. Common movements and our position.
5. Joint movement of Accounts and Audit Employees.
6. Misc. (if any with the permission of Chair).

Te meeting being extended meeting, all National Executive members including the Women Committee Members and the representatives nominated by Branches of AICAEA shall be the official representatives for the meeting.

The venue for the meeting will be-

Press Welfare Club,

Government of India Press,

Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg,

New Delhi -110002.

The place is less than a kilometer away from Ajmiri Gate side exit of the New Delhi Railway Station and New Delhi Metro Rail Station. All important Trains like Rajdhani, Shatadi, Duranta and other superfast Express trains bound for New Delhi come to the platforms adjacent to Ajmiri Gate exit of New Delhi Railway station. Cycle Ricksaws from New Delhi Railway Station (Ajmrigate) will take to the venue if they are asked to take to Press Welfare Club near Kali Bari, DDU Marg.

The venue shall also be the accommodation for the stay of all outstation representatives and it will be available from 24^th to 26^th November 2011.Food arrangement shall be made by the Central Headquarters.

(V. Bhattacharjee)

Secretary General

To

All National Executive Members and Branch Secretaries concerned.