10 Filling up of the posts of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants by direct recruitment for the years 2009 & 2010

Department issued orders vide memo no 60-9/2010 SPB dated 22.07.2010 for filling up the posts of PA/SA for the vacancies arising during 2009 and 2010 and directed all the circles to finalize the entire list on or before 16.12.2010

Last date for

• Issuing advertisement thro news paper 20.08.2010

• Recipt of application 05.10.2010

• Written exam 14.11.2010

• Declaration of Final Result 16.12.2010

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10 Filling up of the posts of Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants by direct recruitment for the years 2009 & 2010

Department issued orders vide memo no 60-9/2010 SPB dated 22.07.2010 for filling up the posts of PA/SA for the vacancies arising during 2009 and 2010 and directed all the circles to finalize the entire list on or before 16.12.2010

Last date for

• Issuing advertisement thro news paper 20.08.2010

• Recipt of application 05.10.2010

• Written exam 14.11.2010

• Declaration of Final Result 16.12.2010

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0 New Regulatory body to fix postal rates

New regulator on the cards for India Post and private courier firms would fix the tariffs for their services.

The government has comprehensively re-drafted an earlier Bill on postal regulation with a view to bringing the entire communication industry under a regulatory regime similar to the one for the telecoms sector.

As per the re-drafted Bill —the Post Office and Courier Services Bill, 2010—which was reviewed by FE, the courier firms would need to register themselves with the regulator—Postal Regulatory Authority of India (PRAI)— and adhere to a set of guidelines for quality of services framed by it.

The firms will also have to contribute to a Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) to enable delivery of postal services to financially unviable areas at affordable rates. However, the government has dropped the controversial provision in the original (2006) draft of the Bill which sought to bar private courier firms from carrying packets weighing below 500 gm. Also, in a departure from the original draft, which specified the fee structure for the players, the new Bill has left such matters for the regulator to decide.

The size of the Indian courier industry is over Rs 4,000 crore with major players being DHL, FedEx India and DTDC. As per the latest proposal, PRAI will have functions similar to that of telecom regulator Trai. It can suo motu recommend to the government policy measures on the entire gamut of the postal sector. On its part, the government can seek its recommendations on issues of importance. Once PRAI is constituted, all existing courier firms would have to register themselves with it for a 10-year period on payment of a fee.

The registration, of course, can be renewed once it expires. The regulator would set eligibility criteria for those wanting to enter the sector in the new regulated regime.

It would have powers to recommend to the government revocation of licenses of any firm which fails to meet the criteria set out by it. The government (read the department of post and a reinforced Postal Board) would retain the powers to make policies and provide licences.

A Postal Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal would be set up to arbitrate on disputes between the industry and the regulator, the regulator and the government, industry and the government; and between industry players.

Source:Financialexpress.com

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0 New Regulatory body to fix postal rates

New regulator on the cards for India Post and private courier firms would fix the tariffs for their services.

The government has comprehensively re-drafted an earlier Bill on postal regulation with a view to bringing the entire communication industry under a regulatory regime similar to the one for the telecoms sector.

As per the re-drafted Bill —the Post Office and Courier Services Bill, 2010—which was reviewed by FE, the courier firms would need to register themselves with the regulator—Postal Regulatory Authority of India (PRAI)— and adhere to a set of guidelines for quality of services framed by it.

The firms will also have to contribute to a Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) to enable delivery of postal services to financially unviable areas at affordable rates. However, the government has dropped the controversial provision in the original (2006) draft of the Bill which sought to bar private courier firms from carrying packets weighing below 500 gm. Also, in a departure from the original draft, which specified the fee structure for the players, the new Bill has left such matters for the regulator to decide.

The size of the Indian courier industry is over Rs 4,000 crore with major players being DHL, FedEx India and DTDC. As per the latest proposal, PRAI will have functions similar to that of telecom regulator Trai. It can suo motu recommend to the government policy measures on the entire gamut of the postal sector. On its part, the government can seek its recommendations on issues of importance. Once PRAI is constituted, all existing courier firms would have to register themselves with it for a 10-year period on payment of a fee.

The registration, of course, can be renewed once it expires. The regulator would set eligibility criteria for those wanting to enter the sector in the new regulated regime.

It would have powers to recommend to the government revocation of licenses of any firm which fails to meet the criteria set out by it. The government (read the department of post and a reinforced Postal Board) would retain the powers to make policies and provide licences.

A Postal Dispute Settlement and Appellate Tribunal would be set up to arbitrate on disputes between the industry and the regulator, the regulator and the government, industry and the government; and between industry players.

Source:Financialexpress.com

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0 introduction of Remotely Managed Franking Machines in place of Electronic Franking Machines

India Post has decided to introduce Remotely Managed Franking Machines in place of Electronic Franking Machines with effect from 16.8.2010 based on new technology with security features like generation of 2D barcode with frank impression and elimination of human intervention for uploading the credit in franking machines.

Salient Features of the RMFS is as follows:-

(a) Only India Specific models of Franking Machines with inkjet printing technology approved by the Directorate will be used.

(b) No requirement of mechanical seals.

(c) Amount for uploading the credit is to be credited at SBI or at Post office through e Payment.(d) The machine is to be connected to the central server three times every day for exchanging information on funds deposited, funds downloaded and uploading of reports etc.,

(e) The credit will be uploaded in Franking machine on its dialing to RMFs server for the purpose. Meters will be set/re-set automatically.

(f) Franking impression shall be in blue colour and will indicate class of article, pincode, authentication code, date of frank, mail item number, licence identified number, frank value and 2D barcode.

(g) 2D barcode will have important information and the barcode can be scanned to check the genuineness of the frank impression.

(h) Migration plan for phasing out the electronic FM is as follows:-

(i) The scheme will be introduced with effect from 16.8.2010

(ii) Licences of all FMs which are older than 5 years will not be renewed.

(iii) Licences of Electronic FM which are less than 5 years old may be renewed till completion of period of 5 years.

(iv) No Electronic FM of old models shall not be allowed to operate after 30.6.2013. Articles franked by such machines shall not be accepted after 30.6.2013.

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0 introduction of Remotely Managed Franking Machines in place of Electronic Franking Machines

India Post has decided to introduce Remotely Managed Franking Machines in place of Electronic Franking Machines with effect from 16.8.2010 based on new technology with security features like generation of 2D barcode with frank impression and elimination of human intervention for uploading the credit in franking machines.

Salient Features of the RMFS is as follows:-

(a) Only India Specific models of Franking Machines with inkjet printing technology approved by the Directorate will be used.

(b) No requirement of mechanical seals.

(c) Amount for uploading the credit is to be credited at SBI or at Post office through e Payment.(d) The machine is to be connected to the central server three times every day for exchanging information on funds deposited, funds downloaded and uploading of reports etc.,

(e) The credit will be uploaded in Franking machine on its dialing to RMFs server for the purpose. Meters will be set/re-set automatically.

(f) Franking impression shall be in blue colour and will indicate class of article, pincode, authentication code, date of frank, mail item number, licence identified number, frank value and 2D barcode.

(g) 2D barcode will have important information and the barcode can be scanned to check the genuineness of the frank impression.

(h) Migration plan for phasing out the electronic FM is as follows:-

(i) The scheme will be introduced with effect from 16.8.2010

(ii) Licences of all FMs which are older than 5 years will not be renewed.

(iii) Licences of Electronic FM which are less than 5 years old may be renewed till completion of period of 5 years.

(iv) No Electronic FM of old models shall not be allowed to operate after 30.6.2013. Articles franked by such machines shall not be accepted after 30.6.2013.

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0 Clarification on re-imbursement of LTC-80 Air fare

F.No. 19046/1/2008-E.IV
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Expenditure
E-IV Branch
*********
New Delhi, the 15thJuly, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Clarification regarding re-imbursement of LTC-80 fare.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No.7(1)/E.Coord/2008 dated 4-12-2008 wherein Air India’s LTC 80 scheme was introduced from 1st December, 2008, for LTC travelers entitled to travel by Air. A number of references from different Government Departments/offices have been received in this Ministry seeking clarification whether the prevailing fare on the date of booking of LTC 80 tickets is to be reimbursed or claim is to be restricted to Air India’s LTC 80 fare as on 1 December, 2008.

2. The matter has been considered in this Ministry and it is clarified that the fare paid on the date of booking of ticket under LTC 80 scheme of Air India may be reimbursed.

(Karan Singh)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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0 Clarification on re-imbursement of LTC-80 Air fare

F.No. 19046/1/2008-E.IV
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Expenditure
E-IV Branch
*********
New Delhi, the 15thJuly, 2010

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Clarification regarding re-imbursement of LTC-80 fare.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No.7(1)/E.Coord/2008 dated 4-12-2008 wherein Air India’s LTC 80 scheme was introduced from 1st December, 2008, for LTC travelers entitled to travel by Air. A number of references from different Government Departments/offices have been received in this Ministry seeking clarification whether the prevailing fare on the date of booking of LTC 80 tickets is to be reimbursed or claim is to be restricted to Air India’s LTC 80 fare as on 1 December, 2008.

2. The matter has been considered in this Ministry and it is clarified that the fare paid on the date of booking of ticket under LTC 80 scheme of Air India may be reimbursed.

(Karan Singh)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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0 IP Review Results of 2007 Examination held from 10-12 August 2007 - Directorate issued Marks

Postal Directorate declared IP results and Marks of the all candidates for the year 2007 Examination held from 10-12 August 2007 vide Memo No.A-34013/03/2007-DE(Pt.) dated 16/07/2010.
1. To get IP review Results for the year 2007 Click here
2.To get the Marks of the candidates Circle wise Click here

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0 IP Review Results of 2007 Examination held from 10-12 August 2007 - Directorate issued Marks

Postal Directorate declared IP results and Marks of the all candidates for the year 2007 Examination held from 10-12 August 2007 vide Memo No.A-34013/03/2007-DE(Pt.) dated 16/07/2010.
1. To get IP review Results for the year 2007 Click here
2.To get the Marks of the candidates Circle wise Click here

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0 Letter sent by General Secretary to D.G. on P.S.S.Group-B Adhoc promotions in A.P.Circle

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0 Letter sent by General Secretary to D.G. on P.S.S.Group-B Adhoc promotions in A.P.Circle

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0 Symbol for Indian Rupee

The Indian rupee will soon have a unique symbol -- a blend of the Devanagri 'Ra' and Roman 'R' -- joining elite currencies like the US dollar, euro, British pound and Japanese yen in having a distinct identity.

The new symbol, designed by Bombay IIT post-graduate D Udaya Kumar, was approved by the cabinet today -- reflecting that the Indian currency, backed by an over-trillion dollar economy, was finally making its presence felt on the international scene.

Though the symbol will not be printed or embossed on currency notes or coins, it would be included in the 'Unicode Standard' and major scripts of the world to ensure that it is easily displayed and printed in the electronic and print media.

Among currencies with distinctive identities, only the pound sterling has its symbol printed on the notes.

Unicode is an international standard that allows text data to be interchanged globally without conflict. After incorporation in the global and Indian codes, the symbol would be used by all individuals and entities within and outside the country.

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0 Symbol for Indian Rupee

The Indian rupee will soon have a unique symbol -- a blend of the Devanagri 'Ra' and Roman 'R' -- joining elite currencies like the US dollar, euro, British pound and Japanese yen in having a distinct identity.

The new symbol, designed by Bombay IIT post-graduate D Udaya Kumar, was approved by the cabinet today -- reflecting that the Indian currency, backed by an over-trillion dollar economy, was finally making its presence felt on the international scene.

Though the symbol will not be printed or embossed on currency notes or coins, it would be included in the 'Unicode Standard' and major scripts of the world to ensure that it is easily displayed and printed in the electronic and print media.

Among currencies with distinctive identities, only the pound sterling has its symbol printed on the notes.

Unicode is an international standard that allows text data to be interchanged globally without conflict. After incorporation in the global and Indian codes, the symbol would be used by all individuals and entities within and outside the country.

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0 HAVE YOU FILED YOUR INCOME TAX RETURN?

Only 15 days left to file income tax return. Government officials come under category "Individual" and returns is to be filed form ITR-1 before 31.7.2010. By this time you would have received Form-16 from your HO accounts section. Please don't forget to file your returns before 31.7.2010. Click here to download ITR-1 form.

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0 HAVE YOU FILED YOUR INCOME TAX RETURN?

Only 15 days left to file income tax return. Government officials come under category "Individual" and returns is to be filed form ITR-1 before 31.7.2010. By this time you would have received Form-16 from your HO accounts section. Please don't forget to file your returns before 31.7.2010. Click here to download ITR-1 form.

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2 Bon-voyage

Sri P.B.Srinivas ASP(Mktg), C.O. Hyderabad and Treasurer of our association is going to Bangkok,Thailand along with 3 other IPs/ASPs from other circles to undergo training at APPC,Bangkok on Postal Retailing and Self Management from 12th to 30th July 2010 .
We wish them a Bon-Voyage.

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2 Bon-voyage

Sri P.B.Srinivas ASP(Mktg), C.O. Hyderabad and Treasurer of our association is going to Bangkok,Thailand along with 3 other IPs/ASPs from other circles to undergo training at APPC,Bangkok on Postal Retailing and Self Management from 12th to 30th July 2010 .
We wish them a Bon-Voyage.

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0 Time Extension to give fresh option for pay fixtation

Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure issued orders vide memo no 7/14/2010-E.III(A) dated 05-07-2010 to change initial fixation option under CCS(revised) pay rules,2008 and give fresh option upto 31-12-2010, if the option is more benificial to the employees. The revised option shall be intimated to the head of the office by the Govt. servants in accordence with the provisions of rule 6(2) of the revised pay rules,2008. to see full text of the order,click here.

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0 Time Extension to give fresh option for pay fixtation

Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure issued orders vide memo no 7/14/2010-E.III(A) dated 05-07-2010 to change initial fixation option under CCS(revised) pay rules,2008 and give fresh option upto 31-12-2010, if the option is more benificial to the employees. The revised option shall be intimated to the head of the office by the Govt. servants in accordence with the provisions of rule 6(2) of the revised pay rules,2008. to see full text of the order,click here.

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0 Extension of tenure of National Anomaly Committee

The tenure of the National Anomaly Committee set up to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission's recommendations is extended up to 31st March, 2011.

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0 Extension of tenure of National Anomaly Committee

The tenure of the National Anomaly Committee set up to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission's recommendations is extended up to 31st March, 2011.

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0 Postings in the Grade of Member Postal ServicesBoard

l.Ms Indira Krishnakumar (I PoS-1974) Membe(rP ersonnel) is now Member(Planning)

2.Shrl P.K.G oplnath (IPoS'1977) Member(Planninq) is now Member ( Personnel)

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0 Postings in the Grade of Member Postal ServicesBoard

l.Ms Indira Krishnakumar (I PoS-1974) Membe(rP ersonnel) is now Member(Planning)

2.Shrl P.K.G oplnath (IPoS'1977) Member(Planninq) is now Member ( Personnel)

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