0 FIXED MEDICAL ALLOWANCE FOR NON-CGHS PENSIONERS ENHANCED

The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare has enhanced the quantum of Fixed Medical Allowance granted to Central Government Pensioners who are residing outside the CGHS area from Rs.100/- to Rs.300/- with effect from 1.9.2008

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0 FIXED MEDICAL ALLOWANCE FOR NON-CGHS PENSIONERS ENHANCED

The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare has enhanced the quantum of Fixed Medical Allowance granted to Central Government Pensioners who are residing outside the CGHS area from Rs.100/- to Rs.300/- with effect from 1.9.2008

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0 Transfers of ASPs in Vijayawada region

PMG Vijayawada issued transfer orders to the following ASPs :
1.S.M.S.S.V.Prasad ASP(Hq), Eluru is posted as ASP (HQ), Vijayawada Dn.,
2. P.Venugopalarao, ASP (Hq) Vijayayawada dn. is posted as ASP (INV) R.O, VJA
3. K.Sivanageswararao, ASP(INV) R.O, VJA is posted as ASP, VJA (South) Sub dn.
4.K.V.Rao, ASP (South) Sub dn, Vja is posted as ASRM, VJA RMS "Y"Dn, Vijayawada
5. G.V.Ramarao, ASRM (PF), VJA RMS is posted as ASP(HQ), Eluru Dn.
6.M.Srinivasamurty, ASRM, VJA RMS is posted as ASRM(PF), VJA RMS"Y" Dn
7.V.Venkateswarlu, ASP (HQ) Gudur Dn is posted as Postmaster, Nellore HO
8.M.Chandrasekhar, Postmaster, Nellore HO is posted as ASP (HQ), Gudur Dn

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0 Transfers of ASPs in Vijayawada region

PMG Vijayawada issued transfer orders to the following ASPs :
1.S.M.S.S.V.Prasad ASP(Hq), Eluru is posted as ASP (HQ), Vijayawada Dn.,
2. P.Venugopalarao, ASP (Hq) Vijayayawada dn. is posted as ASP (INV) R.O, VJA
3. K.Sivanageswararao, ASP(INV) R.O, VJA is posted as ASP, VJA (South) Sub dn.
4.K.V.Rao, ASP (South) Sub dn, Vja is posted as ASRM, VJA RMS "Y"Dn, Vijayawada
5. G.V.Ramarao, ASRM (PF), VJA RMS is posted as ASP(HQ), Eluru Dn.
6.M.Srinivasamurty, ASRM, VJA RMS is posted as ASRM(PF), VJA RMS"Y" Dn
7.V.Venkateswarlu, ASP (HQ) Gudur Dn is posted as Postmaster, Nellore HO
8.M.Chandrasekhar, Postmaster, Nellore HO is posted as ASP (HQ), Gudur Dn

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0 Clarification on 3rd MACP

Copy of Department of Posts (Establishment Division) Memo No 4-7/(MACPS)/2009-PCC dated 20.5.2010

Subject : Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for the Central Government Civilian Employees.
I am directed to refer to this Directorate Office Memorandum of even number dated 18.9.2009 on the above subject mentioned above.
2. In page No 19 of the OM, the following omission has been noticed in illustration No 5:-
(a) In example 4 in Box No 4, the text appearing as "3rd MACP to the grade pay of Rs 4200 on completion of 30 years of service" may be read as "3rd MACP to the grade pay of Rs 4200 on completion of 10 years service in the grade pay of 2800 or 30 years of service, whichever is earlier".
3. This corrigendum is based on illustration No 28B of Annexure I to the OM dated 18 Septemner 2009 which prescribes that if two promotions are earned before completion of 20 year, only 3rd financial upgradation would be admissible on completion of 10 year of service in the grade pay from the date 2nd promotion or at 30th year of service, whichever is earlier.
4. This Directorate OM dated 18 Sep 2009 may be taken as amended accordingly and this change may be brought to the notice of all concerned.

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0 Clarification on 3rd MACP

Copy of Department of Posts (Establishment Division) Memo No 4-7/(MACPS)/2009-PCC dated 20.5.2010

Subject : Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) for the Central Government Civilian Employees.
I am directed to refer to this Directorate Office Memorandum of even number dated 18.9.2009 on the above subject mentioned above.
2. In page No 19 of the OM, the following omission has been noticed in illustration No 5:-
(a) In example 4 in Box No 4, the text appearing as "3rd MACP to the grade pay of Rs 4200 on completion of 30 years of service" may be read as "3rd MACP to the grade pay of Rs 4200 on completion of 10 years service in the grade pay of 2800 or 30 years of service, whichever is earlier".
3. This corrigendum is based on illustration No 28B of Annexure I to the OM dated 18 Septemner 2009 which prescribes that if two promotions are earned before completion of 20 year, only 3rd financial upgradation would be admissible on completion of 10 year of service in the grade pay from the date 2nd promotion or at 30th year of service, whichever is earlier.
4. This Directorate OM dated 18 Sep 2009 may be taken as amended accordingly and this change may be brought to the notice of all concerned.

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0 Continuation of Adhoc promotions in HSG-I cadre

Postal Directorate New Delhi isuued ordres vide letter no 4-16-2002-SPB-II dated 18-05-2010 to further continue the ad-hoc arrangements/ promotions made in the cadre of HSG- I for a period of six months i.e up to 19th November 2010 or till the recruitment Rules are finalized and regular arrangements are made in accordance with that, whichever is earlier.

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0 Continuation of Adhoc promotions in HSG-I cadre

Postal Directorate New Delhi isuued ordres vide letter no 4-16-2002-SPB-II dated 18-05-2010 to further continue the ad-hoc arrangements/ promotions made in the cadre of HSG- I for a period of six months i.e up to 19th November 2010 or till the recruitment Rules are finalized and regular arrangements are made in accordance with that, whichever is earlier.

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0 Recruitment to Group 'C' posts in Pay Band-1, with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/- (pre-revised Group 'D' posts)

Copy of OM No.AB- 140 171612009-Estt (RR) dated 12-05-2010 of Department of personnel and Training :

Sub: Recruitment to Group 'C' posts in Pay Band-1, with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/ (pre-revised Group 'D' posts)

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Reference is invited to this Ministry's O.M. of even number dated 3oth April 2010 circulating Model Recruitment Rules for Group 'C' posts in PB-1 with Grade Pay Rs.1800/-. In this connection all Ministries/Departments are informed that the Staff Selection Commission is mandated to make recruitment to all non-technical Group 'C' posts in the various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India and their Attached and Subordinate offices, except for those posts which are specifically exempt from the purview of the Staff Selection Commission.
2. All Ministries/Departments are therefore requested to kindly intimate their requirements for Non-Technical Group 'C' posts in PB-1 Grade Pay Rs.1800/- to the SSC inarticulately in order that the Commission could initiate action for recruitment.
3. Action may simultaneously be takeup for framing Recruitment Rules for these posts in accordance with the Model Rectt rules already circulated.
4. Ministry of Home Affairs etc. are requested to bring the contents of this 0.M to the notice of all their Attached/ Subordinate Offices.
5. Hindi version follows.
(J. Vaidyanathan)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt of India

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0 Recruitment to Group 'C' posts in Pay Band-1, with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/- (pre-revised Group 'D' posts)

Copy of OM No.AB- 140 171612009-Estt (RR) dated 12-05-2010 of Department of personnel and Training :

Sub: Recruitment to Group 'C' posts in Pay Band-1, with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/ (pre-revised Group 'D' posts)

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Reference is invited to this Ministry's O.M. of even number dated 3oth April 2010 circulating Model Recruitment Rules for Group 'C' posts in PB-1 with Grade Pay Rs.1800/-. In this connection all Ministries/Departments are informed that the Staff Selection Commission is mandated to make recruitment to all non-technical Group 'C' posts in the various Ministries/Departments of the Government of India and their Attached and Subordinate offices, except for those posts which are specifically exempt from the purview of the Staff Selection Commission.
2. All Ministries/Departments are therefore requested to kindly intimate their requirements for Non-Technical Group 'C' posts in PB-1 Grade Pay Rs.1800/- to the SSC inarticulately in order that the Commission could initiate action for recruitment.
3. Action may simultaneously be takeup for framing Recruitment Rules for these posts in accordance with the Model Rectt rules already circulated.
4. Ministry of Home Affairs etc. are requested to bring the contents of this 0.M to the notice of all their Attached/ Subordinate Offices.
5. Hindi version follows.
(J. Vaidyanathan)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt of India

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0 India Post is the official carrier of Unique Identity Numbers

India Post is the official carrier of Unique Identity Numbers and will deliver the UID communication to the citizens of India. Department of Posts has signed a MOU with Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on April 30, 2010 to this effect. The MoU has been entered into for a period of two years. The Department would use its flagship product, the Speed Post for this purpose.

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0 India Post is the official carrier of Unique Identity Numbers

India Post is the official carrier of Unique Identity Numbers and will deliver the UID communication to the citizens of India. Department of Posts has signed a MOU with Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on April 30, 2010 to this effect. The MoU has been entered into for a period of two years. The Department would use its flagship product, the Speed Post for this purpose.

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0 Members of Postal Services Board in-Charge of Circles

Hon’ble Minister for Communication and IT has observed that there is no integration between top management and Circle level operations, with Postal Services Board, having six Members is virtually excluded from any effective role. He also observed that work distribution among Members in the Board is haphazard and unequal. To put in place an effective administrative mechanism with greater accountability and participation the Members of the PSB have been made in- charge of specific Circles as follows. This is in addition to their existing functional responsibilities.

Circles Jurisdiction of Members of PSB
Central Zone
MP, Chhatisgarh, Orissa: Maj. Gen V Sadasivam
North Zone
HP, Haryana, Punjab, J and K: Ms. Manjula Prasher
South Zone
AP, TN, Karnataka, Kerala: Mr. P K Gopinath
North & Eastern Zone
UP, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand : Dr. Uday Balakrishna
East Zone
Bihar, WB, Assam, NE: Mrs. Indira Krishna Kumar
West Zone
Maharastra, Gujarat, Rajasthan: Mr. S Samant

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0 Members of Postal Services Board in-Charge of Circles

Hon’ble Minister for Communication and IT has observed that there is no integration between top management and Circle level operations, with Postal Services Board, having six Members is virtually excluded from any effective role. He also observed that work distribution among Members in the Board is haphazard and unequal. To put in place an effective administrative mechanism with greater accountability and participation the Members of the PSB have been made in- charge of specific Circles as follows. This is in addition to their existing functional responsibilities.

Circles Jurisdiction of Members of PSB
Central Zone
MP, Chhatisgarh, Orissa: Maj. Gen V Sadasivam
North Zone
HP, Haryana, Punjab, J and K: Ms. Manjula Prasher
South Zone
AP, TN, Karnataka, Kerala: Mr. P K Gopinath
North & Eastern Zone
UP, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand : Dr. Uday Balakrishna
East Zone
Bihar, WB, Assam, NE: Mrs. Indira Krishna Kumar
West Zone
Maharastra, Gujarat, Rajasthan: Mr. S Samant

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0 Useful information for touring Gangtok

A beautiful article posted in Gconnect site about useful information on Gangtok tour is worth going through. Please click on the link if it interests you.

http://gconnect.in/gc/guestarticles/my-trip-to-gangtok.html

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0 Useful information for touring Gangtok

A beautiful article posted in Gconnect site about useful information on Gangtok tour is worth going through. Please click on the link if it interests you.

http://gconnect.in/gc/guestarticles/my-trip-to-gangtok.html

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7-5-2010: DPC for ASP promotions is likely to be delayed due to non availability of STS Officer in A.P at present. The only Officer Smt. Sumitha Ayodhya, APMG(Vig) proceeded on leave and will be back in the month of June. Today myself and Mr.Radha Krishna, ASP met with DPS(Hqrs) and requested to see that the DPC is completed earlly. DPS(Hqrs) says that she will request other Circles to nominate STS Officer for DPC and it will complete early - Circle Secretary

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7-5-2010: DPC for ASP promotions is likely to be delayed due to non availability of STS Officer in A.P at present. The only Officer Smt. Sumitha Ayodhya, APMG(Vig) proceeded on leave and will be back in the month of June. Today myself and Mr.Radha Krishna, ASP met with DPS(Hqrs) and requested to see that the DPC is completed earlly. DPS(Hqrs) says that she will request other Circles to nominate STS Officer for DPC and it will complete early - Circle Secretary

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0 Revision of GDS FG Bond security amount

The Department of Posts has revised the security amount to be furnished by Gramina Dak Sevaks as under vide DG letter no 6-18/2010-PE-II dated 07-05-2010
1. GDS BPMs from Rs 10000/- to Rs 25000/-
2 Other GDS from Rs 5000/- to Rs 10000/-
The security will be in the form of Fidelity Guarentee Bond or National Savings Certificate pledged to the Department or in the shape of Bank Gurantee from any nationalized Bank. The present periodicity of yearly renewal- of the Fidelity Guaratee Bond be revised to once in 5 years (quinquinnelly).The required premium for-5 years' block may be recovered and the F.G. Bond obtqined for full 5 years block from the recognized Cooperative Credit Society.
To view the full text of the letter click here.

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0 Revision of GDS FG Bond security amount

The Department of Posts has revised the security amount to be furnished by Gramina Dak Sevaks as under vide DG letter no 6-18/2010-PE-II dated 07-05-2010
1. GDS BPMs from Rs 10000/- to Rs 25000/-
2 Other GDS from Rs 5000/- to Rs 10000/-
The security will be in the form of Fidelity Guarentee Bond or National Savings Certificate pledged to the Department or in the shape of Bank Gurantee from any nationalized Bank. The present periodicity of yearly renewal- of the Fidelity Guaratee Bond be revised to once in 5 years (quinquinnelly).The required premium for-5 years' block may be recovered and the F.G. Bond obtqined for full 5 years block from the recognized Cooperative Credit Society.
To view the full text of the letter click here.

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0 New DPS for HYD region

Sri P.V.S Reddy Director PTC Madurai is transferred and posted as DPS Hyderabad region Hyderabad. Before going to PTC Madurai, the officer worked as DPS Visakhapatnam region.
IP/ASP association welcomes the officer back to AP circle and wishing him all success in the new post.

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0 New DPS for HYD region

Sri P.V.S Reddy Director PTC Madurai is transferred and posted as DPS Hyderabad region Hyderabad. Before going to PTC Madurai, the officer worked as DPS Visakhapatnam region.
IP/ASP association welcomes the officer back to AP circle and wishing him all success in the new post.

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4 CHQ News

1.Supplementary DPC for PS Gr.B nomination is over. Result is expected any time.
2.Announcement of result of IP Exam 2009 will take more than one month.
3.The revised proposal for upgradation of GP of IPs has not yet been submitted by DOP to MOF.

4.Surplus candidates of IP Exam 2008 have to wait for the allotment. The matter is unlikely to be settled before one month from now.(Source GS)

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4 CHQ News

1.Supplementary DPC for PS Gr.B nomination is over. Result is expected any time.
2.Announcement of result of IP Exam 2009 will take more than one month.
3.The revised proposal for upgradation of GP of IPs has not yet been submitted by DOP to MOF.

4.Surplus candidates of IP Exam 2008 have to wait for the allotment. The matter is unlikely to be settled before one month from now.(Source GS)

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0 India post is on Twitter

The Department of Posts has become the first government organisation to be on the social networking site Twitter. Titled ‘PostOfficeIndia,' the DoP's page already has around 200 followers, from both India and abroad, in less than two months of its operations.
As part of its new business strategy, the DoP wants to leverage this unique medium to promote its business, as is being done by leading food chains and other firms in the U.S. and Europe. Though DoP officials are currently managing the web page, soon it plans to have a dedicated team of people to answer queries of followers and paste latest promotions and programmes of the department. It also plans to have sub-categories for various users such as business users, foreigners and have posts State and region-wise.

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0 India post is on Twitter

The Department of Posts has become the first government organisation to be on the social networking site Twitter. Titled ‘PostOfficeIndia,' the DoP's page already has around 200 followers, from both India and abroad, in less than two months of its operations.
As part of its new business strategy, the DoP wants to leverage this unique medium to promote its business, as is being done by leading food chains and other firms in the U.S. and Europe. Though DoP officials are currently managing the web page, soon it plans to have a dedicated team of people to answer queries of followers and paste latest promotions and programmes of the department. It also plans to have sub-categories for various users such as business users, foreigners and have posts State and region-wise.

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0 No further recruitment in Group-D Cadre

Dept of personnel and Training vide its OM no AB-14017/6/2009-Estt(RR) dated 30-04-2010 has ordered to stop any further recruitment in Group-D cadre and place the existing Group-D posts along with the incumbents ( after suitable training wherever required) in Group-C, Pay Band-1 with grade pay of Rs 1800/- in accordence with the recommendations of the sixth pay commission. It has been suggested that the designation for this cadre may be declared as Multitasking Staff.

Now, Model Recruitment Rules (Annex-I) have been framed for this cadre. Based on this model all the departments have been requested to amend the Recruitment Rules.

Their duties would broadly include:

*Physical Maintenance of records of the Section.* General cleanliness & upkeep of the Section *Carrying of files & other papers within the building.*Photocopying, sending of FAX etc.*Other non-clerical work in the Section.*Assisting in routine office work like diary, despatch etc., including on computer*Delivering of dak (outside the building).*Watch & ward duties.*Opening & closing of rooms.*Cleaning of rooms.*Dusting of furniture etc.*Cleaning of building, fixtures etc*Work related to his ITI qualifications, if it exists.*Driving of vehicles, if in possession of valid driving licence.*Upkeep of parks, lawns, potted plants etc.*Any other work assigned by the superior authority.

To view the full text of the letter click here

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0 No further recruitment in Group-D Cadre

Dept of personnel and Training vide its OM no AB-14017/6/2009-Estt(RR) dated 30-04-2010 has ordered to stop any further recruitment in Group-D cadre and place the existing Group-D posts along with the incumbents ( after suitable training wherever required) in Group-C, Pay Band-1 with grade pay of Rs 1800/- in accordence with the recommendations of the sixth pay commission. It has been suggested that the designation for this cadre may be declared as Multitasking Staff.

Now, Model Recruitment Rules (Annex-I) have been framed for this cadre. Based on this model all the departments have been requested to amend the Recruitment Rules.

Their duties would broadly include:

*Physical Maintenance of records of the Section.* General cleanliness & upkeep of the Section *Carrying of files & other papers within the building.*Photocopying, sending of FAX etc.*Other non-clerical work in the Section.*Assisting in routine office work like diary, despatch etc., including on computer*Delivering of dak (outside the building).*Watch & ward duties.*Opening & closing of rooms.*Cleaning of rooms.*Dusting of furniture etc.*Cleaning of building, fixtures etc*Work related to his ITI qualifications, if it exists.*Driving of vehicles, if in possession of valid driving licence.*Upkeep of parks, lawns, potted plants etc.*Any other work assigned by the superior authority.

To view the full text of the letter click here

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0 Constitution of Joint Committee to examine MACP anomalies

Govt has constituted a Joint Committee consisting of members from both official side and staff side to examine the anomalies pertaining to Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS). Govt's orders can viewed by click here

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0 Constitution of Joint Committee to examine MACP anomalies

Govt has constituted a Joint Committee consisting of members from both official side and staff side to examine the anomalies pertaining to Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS). Govt's orders can viewed by click here

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0 Gold coins from India Post

Department of Posts is organising a month long special campaign for sale of Gold coins with the India post logo, till May 31 at 700 post offices across the country. The 24-carat coins will be available at 54 post offices in AP circle including 35 in Hyderabad city, five in Guntur, four each in Tirupathi, Vijayawda and Visakhapatnam and two in Rajahmundry.

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0 Gold coins from India Post

Department of Posts is organising a month long special campaign for sale of Gold coins with the India post logo, till May 31 at 700 post offices across the country. The 24-carat coins will be available at 54 post offices in AP circle including 35 in Hyderabad city, five in Guntur, four each in Tirupathi, Vijayawda and Visakhapatnam and two in Rajahmundry.

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0 Message from Shri.Roop Chand - Newly Elected General Secretary

The 36th All India Biennial Conference was held successfully in a grand manner at Delhi on 3rd & 4th April 2010. More than 300 delegates from all over the country actively participated in the deliberation. I am extremely thankful to every one of you for having elected me as the General Secretary. I take this opportunity to thank Shri.S.Samuel, the outgoing General Secretary for his hard work and achievements during his tenure for the past five years. I will continue to work hard to meet the new challenges before us. I am pursuing the case related to upgradation of Grade Pay. I sincerely seek your co-operation and support to achieve our genuine demands. You are most welcome to convey your opinion and suggestion on the following channels:

Mob.No.09810239343
E mail ID : roopchand2010@yahoo.com
Office Address: Shri. Roop Chand, ASP, Speed Post Centre, New Delhi-110001.
CHQ Address: Qtr.No.12, P&T Colony, Kursheed Square, Civil Lines, New Delhi-110054.

Let us join together and work for the upliftment of our cadre.

Yours sincerely,
Roop Chand, GS.

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0 Message from Shri.Roop Chand - Newly Elected General Secretary

The 36th All India Biennial Conference was held successfully in a grand manner at Delhi on 3rd & 4th April 2010. More than 300 delegates from all over the country actively participated in the deliberation. I am extremely thankful to every one of you for having elected me as the General Secretary. I take this opportunity to thank Shri.S.Samuel, the outgoing General Secretary for his hard work and achievements during his tenure for the past five years. I will continue to work hard to meet the new challenges before us. I am pursuing the case related to upgradation of Grade Pay. I sincerely seek your co-operation and support to achieve our genuine demands. You are most welcome to convey your opinion and suggestion on the following channels:

Mob.No.09810239343
E mail ID : roopchand2010@yahoo.com
Office Address: Shri. Roop Chand, ASP, Speed Post Centre, New Delhi-110001.
CHQ Address: Qtr.No.12, P&T Colony, Kursheed Square, Civil Lines, New Delhi-110054.

Let us join together and work for the upliftment of our cadre.

Yours sincerely,
Roop Chand, GS.

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