0 Dearness Allowance from July 2011 will be enhanced from 51% to 58%

AICPIN for the month of June has been released yesterday and  it is increased by 2 points from 187 and it closed at 189.Basing on it,  the additional Dearness allowance for Central Government employees and pensioners will be enhanced by 7% from July 2011. It will be announced in  the second week of the September 2011 after cabinet approval.

I. All-India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers
(Base 2001=100)

Year	Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	August	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec	Average
2006	119	119	119	120	121	123	124	124	125	127	127	127	123
2007	127	128	127	128	129	130	132	133	133	134	134	134	131
2008	134	135	137	138	139	140	143	145	146	148	148	147	141.66
2009	148	148	148	150	151	153	160	162	163	165	168	169	157
2010	172	170	170	170	172	174	178	178	179	181	182	185	175.9
2011	188	185	185	186	187	189

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0 Dearness Allowance from July 2011 will be enhanced from 51% to 58%

AICPIN for the month of June has been released yesterday and  it is increased by 2 points from 187 and it closed at 189.Basing on it,  the additional Dearness allowance for Central Government employees and pensioners will be enhanced by 7% from July 2011. It will be announced in  the second week of the September 2011 after cabinet approval.

I. All-India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers
(Base 2001=100)

Year	Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	August	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec	Average
2006	119	119	119	120	121	123	124	124	125	127	127	127	123
2007	127	128	127	128	129	130	132	133	133	134	134	134	131
2008	134	135	137	138	139	140	143	145	146	148	148	147	141.66
2009	148	148	148	150	151	153	160	162	163	165	168	169	157
2010	172	170	170	170	172	174	178	178	179	181	182	185	175.9
2011	188	185	185	186	187	189

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2 CHQ News- G.S writes to D.G on cadre restructuring

Letter No. CHQ/IPASP/ROC dated  25.07.2011

To
        The Director General,
        Department of Posts,
        Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
        New Delhi-110001
Sub: Review of Cadre Structuring in respect of Inspector, Posts Cadre
Ref: Postal Directorate Letter No.1/4/2010-SR dated 12.07.2011
Respected Madam,
        Your kind attention is invited to our letter of even no. dated 08.07.2011 (copy enclosed) on the above mentioned subject.
        The Department has constituted a committee to examine the issue of cadre restructuring of Group "C" employees vide Office Order under reference. THE Committee will formulate the prpposals by 30.08.2011.
        In the past, we had attended informal meeting called by Shri A. K. Sharma, the then DDG (Estt.) in January-2011 alongwith JCA leaders. Hence, it is requested that our review proposal submitted on 08.07.2011 may kindly be ordered to be considered by the Committee formed on 12.07.2011 and our association should also be nominated as amember on the staff side.
        We hope that our proposal will be considered and formulated by the Committee constituted on 12.07.2011.

                                                                                                         Yours sincerely,
                                                                                                          (Roop Chand)
                                                                                                        General Secretary

Click here to view the Directorate Letter No.1/4/2010-SR dated 12.07.2011 on the above subject matter.

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2 CHQ News- G.S writes to D.G on cadre restructuring

Letter No. CHQ/IPASP/ROC dated  25.07.2011

To
        The Director General,
        Department of Posts,
        Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
        New Delhi-110001
Sub: Review of Cadre Structuring in respect of Inspector, Posts Cadre
Ref: Postal Directorate Letter No.1/4/2010-SR dated 12.07.2011
Respected Madam,
        Your kind attention is invited to our letter of even no. dated 08.07.2011 (copy enclosed) on the above mentioned subject.
        The Department has constituted a committee to examine the issue of cadre restructuring of Group "C" employees vide Office Order under reference. THE Committee will formulate the prpposals by 30.08.2011.
        In the past, we had attended informal meeting called by Shri A. K. Sharma, the then DDG (Estt.) in January-2011 alongwith JCA leaders. Hence, it is requested that our review proposal submitted on 08.07.2011 may kindly be ordered to be considered by the Committee formed on 12.07.2011 and our association should also be nominated as amember on the staff side.
        We hope that our proposal will be considered and formulated by the Committee constituted on 12.07.2011.

                                                                                                         Yours sincerely,
                                                                                                          (Roop Chand)
                                                                                                        General Secretary

Click here to view the Directorate Letter No.1/4/2010-SR dated 12.07.2011 on the above subject matter.

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0 Cat case on IP Grade pay- Update

OA No. 381/10 came up before the Tribunal on 27.7.11. When the proxy respondent's Counsel sought adjourment on health grounds the Tribunal adjourned the case to 8.8.11, making it clear that no further adjourment will be permitted. 
Source : Kerala circle IP/ASP association blog

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0 Cat case on IP Grade pay- Update

OA No. 381/10 came up before the Tribunal on 27.7.11. When the proxy respondent's Counsel sought adjourment on health grounds the Tribunal adjourned the case to 8.8.11, making it clear that no further adjourment will be permitted. 
Source : Kerala circle IP/ASP association blog

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0 Don't hold meetings/Melas on Sundays & Holidays in a routine manner - orders issued by Directorate

Copy of Directorate Lr. No. 16/56/2011-SR dated  8-7- 2011

To

All Heads of Circles

Subject: - Organizing frequent meetings/melas on holidays and Sundays – denial of legitimate rights to the employees to avail Sundays etc.

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to state that the issue of organizing frequent meetings/melas on holidays and Sundays, thus depriving the employees of their legitimate right to avail the break was considered in a meeting taken by Secretary to discuss charter of Demands served with the notice of indefinite strike w.e.f. 05.07.2011 by Postal Joint Council of Action.

2. While in certain circumstances it may be unavoidable strategically beneficial for the Department to hold meetings/melas etc on holidays and Sundays, it may not be done so in a routine manner. Needless to say, the weekly break and holidays etc. have their own significance and it may be kept in view while calling the officials for duty during the break.

3. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned.

Yours faithfull

Sd/-

(Subhash Chander)

Director (SR & Legal)

Telefax: 23096021
To view the original Directorate order, click here

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0 Don't hold meetings/Melas on Sundays & Holidays in a routine manner - orders issued by Directorate

Copy of Directorate Lr. No. 16/56/2011-SR dated  8-7- 2011

To

All Heads of Circles

Subject: - Organizing frequent meetings/melas on holidays and Sundays – denial of legitimate rights to the employees to avail Sundays etc.

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to state that the issue of organizing frequent meetings/melas on holidays and Sundays, thus depriving the employees of their legitimate right to avail the break was considered in a meeting taken by Secretary to discuss charter of Demands served with the notice of indefinite strike w.e.f. 05.07.2011 by Postal Joint Council of Action.

2. While in certain circumstances it may be unavoidable strategically beneficial for the Department to hold meetings/melas etc on holidays and Sundays, it may not be done so in a routine manner. Needless to say, the weekly break and holidays etc. have their own significance and it may be kept in view while calling the officials for duty during the break.

3. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned.

Yours faithfull

Sd/-

(Subhash Chander)

Director (SR & Legal)

Telefax: 23096021
To view the original Directorate order, click here

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0 Retirement on Superannuation

Sri P.S.R.Prasad (DOB 01.08.1951), Superintendent ,PSD Vijayawada is retiring from service on superannuation on 29-07-2011. IP/ASP association of AP circle branch wish him a happy retired life. 

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0 Retirement on Superannuation

Sri P.S.R.Prasad (DOB 01.08.1951), Superintendent ,PSD Vijayawada is retiring from service on superannuation on 29-07-2011. IP/ASP association of AP circle branch wish him a happy retired life. 

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0 Number of chances to appear LGO examination increased

No 60-10/2011-SPB-I

Government of india

Ministry of Communications & IT

Department of Posts

Dak Bhavan, New Delhi-I10116

Dated the 26th July, 2011

Subject: Increase in the number of chances to appear in the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LGO Examination) to fill up the posts of Postal Assistant /Sorting Assistant.

Sir /Madam,

          I am directed to refer to the Directorates letter No. 37-63/98-SPB-I (Pt ) dated 20/26.8.1999 regarding increasing the number of chances to appear n the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LGO Examination) to fill up the posts of Postal Assistant Sorting Assistant from 5 to 6. The matter has since been reviewed and it has been decided by the competent authority to increase the number of chances for OC candidates to appear in the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LGO Examination) to fill up the posts of Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant from 6 to 8. It has also been decided to increase the chances for SC/ST candidates to appear in the said examination to 10 provided there are vacancies reserved for candidates belonging to SC/ST and in case any SC/ST candidate is appointed on the basis of his/her 9^th  or 10^th  chance he/she shall be appointed against the vacancy reserved for SC/ST, as the case may be, irrespective of his/her merit in the examination.

2 It is requested that these instructions may be given wide publicity immediately.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

B P Sridevi

Director ( Staff )

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0 Number of chances to appear LGO examination increased

No 60-10/2011-SPB-I

Government of india

Ministry of Communications & IT

Department of Posts

Dak Bhavan, New Delhi-I10116

Dated the 26th July, 2011

Subject: Increase in the number of chances to appear in the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LGO Examination) to fill up the posts of Postal Assistant /Sorting Assistant.

Sir /Madam,

          I am directed to refer to the Directorates letter No. 37-63/98-SPB-I (Pt ) dated 20/26.8.1999 regarding increasing the number of chances to appear n the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LGO Examination) to fill up the posts of Postal Assistant Sorting Assistant from 5 to 6. The matter has since been reviewed and it has been decided by the competent authority to increase the number of chances for OC candidates to appear in the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LGO Examination) to fill up the posts of Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant from 6 to 8. It has also been decided to increase the chances for SC/ST candidates to appear in the said examination to 10 provided there are vacancies reserved for candidates belonging to SC/ST and in case any SC/ST candidate is appointed on the basis of his/her 9^th  or 10^th  chance he/she shall be appointed against the vacancy reserved for SC/ST, as the case may be, irrespective of his/her merit in the examination.

2 It is requested that these instructions may be given wide publicity immediately.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

B P Sridevi

Director ( Staff )

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0 new members appointed in Postal services Board

The following senior IPoS officers are promoted to the Grade of Member, Postal services Board vide Directorate order no 1-56/2003-SPG dated 25-07-2011 and their postings are as follows:

Sl. No.	Name of the officer	Present posting	Posting on promotion
1	Ms.Suneeta Trivedi  ( 1978 batch)	CGM (BD & M), BD Dte	Member(Planning),
2	Ms.Yesodhara Menon ( 1978 batch)	CPMG, Karnataka Circle	Member (Personnel),
3	Maj Gen A R A Sah ( 1978 batch)	Addl DG, APS Dte	Member (PLI), PSB & Chairman, Investment Board

Transfers and postings in the grade of Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) and Senior
Administrative Grade(SAG) of Indian Postal Services,Group'A' vide Directorate Order No.1-1/2009-SPG dated 25.07.2011.

Sl. No.	Name of the officer	Present posting	Posting on transfer
1	Sri Y P S Mohan, IPoS 1979	On leave	CGM (BD &Mktg), BD Directorate
2	Ms Hilda Abraham, IPoS 1979	CPMG, Orissa Circle	CPMG, Karnataka Circle
3	Ms Devika Kumar, IPoS 1981	DDG(Philately), Dte	CPMG, Orissa Circle (on downgraded post of SAG)

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0 new members appointed in Postal services Board

The following senior IPoS officers are promoted to the Grade of Member, Postal services Board vide Directorate order no 1-56/2003-SPG dated 25-07-2011 and their postings are as follows:

Sl. No.	Name of the officer	Present posting	Posting on promotion
1	Ms.Suneeta Trivedi  ( 1978 batch)	CGM (BD & M), BD Dte	Member(Planning),
2	Ms.Yesodhara Menon ( 1978 batch)	CPMG, Karnataka Circle	Member (Personnel),
3	Maj Gen A R A Sah ( 1978 batch)	Addl DG, APS Dte	Member (PLI), PSB & Chairman, Investment Board

Transfers and postings in the grade of Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) and Senior
Administrative Grade(SAG) of Indian Postal Services,Group'A' vide Directorate Order No.1-1/2009-SPG dated 25.07.2011.

Sl. No.	Name of the officer	Present posting	Posting on transfer
1	Sri Y P S Mohan, IPoS 1979	On leave	CGM (BD &Mktg), BD Directorate
2	Ms Hilda Abraham, IPoS 1979	CPMG, Orissa Circle	CPMG, Karnataka Circle
3	Ms Devika Kumar, IPoS 1981	DDG(Philately), Dte	CPMG, Orissa Circle (on downgraded post of SAG)

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0 Revised list of Postmaster Grade I officials deputed for training at PTC Mysore

Copy of CPMG Hyd letter No.ST/6-2(P)/Postmasters/10/kw dated 25-07-2011  

Sub :Induction Training for Postmasters Grade-I at PTC, Mysore from 01-08-2011 to 03-09-2011– reg.

Ref : 1. PTC letter no.TRG-1/PM Ind.Trg/11-12 dated 15-07-2011.

        2. This office letter of even no.dated 21-07-2011

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              In supersession of Circle Office letter cited under reference at sl.no.2, the list of officials deputed for training for Postmaster Grade-I at PTC, Mysore commencing from 01-08-2011, stands cancelled.

              PTC, Mysore has allotted 47 seats with a breakup of 44 males and 3 females.  The following list of officials who have passed the Postmaster Grade-I exam may be directed to attend the training in this batch without fail:

S. No.	Name of the Candidate	Region / Division in HCR presently working	Region / Division in HCR allotted
1	Anil Kumar Rangavajhula	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
2	K. Hari Prasad	Hyderabad Region	Hyderabad Region
3	Adinarayana Murthy Katakamsett	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
4	Badugu Ravi Prakash	Hyderabad South East	Hyderabad South East
5	Yatirajyam Satish Kumar	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
6	Ramarao Gudavalli	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
7	Sreenivasa Reddy Matta	Hyderabad City Dn	Hyderabad City Dn
8	Vijaya Bhaskar S	Kurnool	Kurnool
9	Suresh Kumar Allu	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
10	Sudheer Babu Balla	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
11	A.G. Giri Babu	Kurnool	Kurnool
12	Katari Sudhakar	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
13	J. Rama Krishna Kumar	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
14	Vithalnath K	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
15	Srinivasa Rao Karpurapu	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
16	Padala Suresh	Hyderabad Region	Hyderabad Region
17	Srikanth Shimadri	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
18	Purushotham Jerreegala	Hyderabad South East	Hyderabad South East
19	Samavedam Srikanth	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
20	Narendra Kumar	Hyderabad Region	Hyderabad Region
21	Gullipelli Ganeswara Rao	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
22	VSLN Dilip BH	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
23	Jarathi Rajeshwar Rao	Hyderabad Region	Hyderabad Region
24	Yellamilli Srinivas	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
25	Chinna Siddaiah Katikala	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
26	Dasari Siva Krishna Prasad	Vijayawada	Hyderabad City Division
27	Karakavalasa Sekhar	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
28	Uppala Ganapathi Rao	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
29	Uppalapadu Vijaya Kumara	Kurnool	Kurnool
30	Uppalapati Anjani Devi     (F)	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
31	Padala Ranga Rao	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
32	Purna Chandra Sekhar Rao Yarram	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
33	Durga R N S S Prasad Gubbala	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
34	Anita Venkata Krishnaiah	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
35	Noolu Bhanoji Rao	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
36	Pujari Rama Venkateswara Rao	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
37	G. Bhanu Kumar	Kurnool	Kurnool
38	Utukuru Ramesh	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
39	Venkata Mohan Bokka	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
40	Seethiraju Anjaneyulu	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
41	Bhoomiaiah K Konda	Hyderabad Region	Hyderabad Region
42	Shivakumara Swamy Banala	Hyderabad Region	Hyderabad City Division
43	Kota Sesha Rao	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam
44	Tupakula Anuradha   (F)	Kurnool	Kurnool
45	P Narasimha Rao	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
46	Bhamidipati Bhavani Sankar	Vijayawada	Vijayawada
47	Amala Manda (F)	Vijayawada	Vijayawada

It may please be ensured that all the above officials should report to PTC, Mysore as directed without fail. 

            The information called for in Proforma ‘A’ and ‘B’ may please be furnished by email immediately.

                                                                        Sd/- 

Asst. Postmaster General (Staff & Vigilance),

O/o Chief Postmaster General,

AP Circle Hyderabad-500001

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