Some Agenda Items of Departmental Council / JCM 23/02/2010 raised by AIRF
Item No.2
Sub: Rates of Running Allowance for Loco Traffic Running Staff
The Railway Board vide their letter No. E(P&A)II-2005/RS-34 dated 26.12.2008 have revised the rates of Running Allowance in favour of Loco & Traffic Running Staff as under:-
| S. No. | Category | Pay Band plus Grade Pay | Rates of Kilometreage Allowance (per 100 kms) (in Rs.) | Rates of ALK (per 160 kms) (in Rs.) |
Loco Running Staff
| 1. | Loco Pilot(Mail/Express) | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 170.00 | 272.00 |
| 2. | Loco Pilot(Passenger)/ Motorman | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 169.00 | 270.00 |
| 3. | Loco Pilot(Goods) | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 168.00 | 269.00 |
| 4. | Loco Pilot(Shunting) Gr. I | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 130.00 | 208.00 |
| 5. | Loco Pilot(Shunting) Gr. II | 5200-20200 | 2400 | 126.00 | 202.00 |
| 6. | Sr. FM-1, Sr. Asstt. Loco Pilot(Diesel/Elect.) | 5200-20200 | 2400 | 126.00 81.00(shunting) | 202.00 |
| 7. | FM-1, Asstt. Loco Pilot (Diesel/Elect.) | 5200-20200 | 1900 | 121.00 78.00(shunting) | 194.00 |
| 8. | Sr. Second Fireman | 5200-20200 | 1900 | 121.00 78.00(shunting) | 194.00 |
| 9. | Second Fireman | 5200-20200 | 1800 | 102.00 61.00(shunting) | 163.00 |
Traffic Running Staff
| 1. | Mail/Express Guard | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 154.00 | 246.00 |
| 2. | Passenger Guard | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 153.00 | 245.00 |
| 3. | Sr. Goods Guard | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 152.00 | 243.00 |
| 4. | Goods Guard | 5200-20200 | 2800 | 151.00 | 242.00 |
| 5. | Sr. Asstt. Guard/ Sr. Brakesman | 5200-20200 | 2400 | 90.00 | 144.00 |
| 6. | Asstt. Guard/Brakesman | 5200-20200 | 1900 | 86.00 | 138.00 |
These rates fall far below the rates what they should get. For determining the rates of Running Allowance, Pass. Driver/Guard is taken as a reference grade. Thus, the formula for deciding the rate of Kilometreage Allowance is as under:-
Passenger Driver/Guard
| Rate of KMA for Passenger Driver/ Guards | = | 30% of the mean of Passenger Driver/Guard + 20 days TA for ordinary class of cities Average KMs per month of Passenger Driver/Guard | x 100 |
The rates of Running Allowance to be decided w.e.f. 1.1.2006 and 1.9.2008 as a result of revision of basic pay and revision of T.A. rates respectively.
Hence, it is demanded that the rates of Running Allowance, both for Loco & Traffic Running Staff should be revised from 01.01.2006 as follows and all arrears due be paid from that date.
| S. No. | Category | Pay Band plus Grade Pay | Rates of Kilometreage Allowance (per 100 kms) (in Rs.) | Rates of ALK (per 160 kms) (in Rs.) |
Loco Running Staff
| 1. | Loco Pilot (Mail/Express) | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 215 | 344 |
| 2. | Loco Pilot (Pass.)/ M/man | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 214 | 342 |
| 3. | Loco Pilot(Goods) | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 213 | 341 |
| 4. | Loco Pilot(Shunting) Gr. I | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 165 | 264 |
| 5. | Loco Pilot(Shunting) Gr. II | 5200-20200 | 2400 | 160 | 256 |
| 6. | Sr. FM-1, Sr. Asstt. Loco Pilot(Diesel/Elect.) | 5200-20200 | 2400 | 160 | 256 |
| 7. | FM-1, Asstt. Loco Pilot (Diesel/Elect.) | 5200-20200 | 1900 | 154 | 246 |
| 8. | Sr. Second Fireman | 5200-20200 | 1900 | 154 | 246 |
| 9. | Second Fireman | 5200-20200 | 1800 | 131 | 210 |
Traffic Running Staff
| 1. | Mail/Express Guard | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 205 | 328 |
| 2. | Passenger Guard | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 204 | 326 |
| 3. | Sr. Goods Guard | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 204 | 326 |
| 4. | Goods Guard | 5200-20200 | 2800 | 203 | 325 |
| 5. | Sr. Asstt. Guard/ Sr. Brakesman | 5200-20200 | 2400 | 120 | 192 |
| 6. | Asstt. Guard/Brakesman | 5200-20200 | 1900 | 116 | 186 |
Further, rates of Running Allowance should be increased as under from 01.09.2008 taking into account the revision of rates of Travelling Allowance.
| S. No. | Category | Pay Band plus Grade Pay | Rates of Kilometreage Allowance (per 100 kms) (in Rs.) | Rates of ALK (per 160 kms) (in Rs.) |
Loco Running Staff
| 1. | Loco Pilot(Mail/Exp.) | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 307 | 491 |
| 2. | Loco Pilot(Passenger)/ Motorman | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 306 | 490 |
| 3. | Loco Pilot(Goods) | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 305 | 488 |
| 4. | Loco Pilot(Shunting) Gr. I | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 236 | 378 |
| 5. | Loco Pilot(Shunting) Gr. II | 5200-20200 | 2400 | 229 | 366 |
| 6. | Sr. FM-1, Sr. Asstt. Loco Pilot(Diesel/Elect.) | 5200-20200 | 2400 | 229 | 366 |
| 7. | FM-1, Asstt. Loco Pilot (Diesel/Elect.) | 5200-20200 | 1900 | 220 | 352 |
| 8. | Sr. Second Fireman | 5200-20200 | 1900 | 220 | 352 |
| 9. | Second Fireman | 5200-20200 | 1800 | 187 | 299 |
Traffic Running Staff
| 1. | Mail/Express Guard | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 293 | 469 |
| 2. | Passenger Guard | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 292 | 467 |
| 3. | Sr. Goods Guard | 9300-34800 | 4200 | 292 | 467 |
| 4. | Goods Guard | 5200-20200 | 2800 | 291 | 466 |
| 5. | Sr. Asstt. Guard/ Sr. Brakesman | 5200-20200 | 2400 | 172 | 275 |
| 6. | Asstt. Guard/Brakesman | 5200-20200 | 1900 | 166 | 266 |
The above rates have been demanded keeping into view the revised basic pay, revised T.A. rates and relativity as per the recommendations of the Running Allowance Committee, 1981 and Railway Board’s letters No.E(P&A)II-97/RS-2 dated 2.4.1998 and No.E(P&A)II-98/RS-5 dated 6.5.1998 on the subject.
The relativity of the rates of Kilometerage of Mail/Exp. Drivers, Goods Drivers, Shunters, Sr. ALP and Second Fireman, Mail/Exp. Guards, Goods Guards, Sr. Brakesman/Sr. Asstt. Guard and Brakesman/Asst. Guard is maintained as per the prevailing practice on Indian Railways since 1981.
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Item No.3
Sub: Grant of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy
Railway Board vide their letter No. E(W)2008/ED-2/4 dated 10.06.2009 have laid down the eligibility for Children Education Allowance as follows:
“Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance is admissible for eldest two surviving children studying in schools affiliated to Board of Education”.
This is contrary to the letter and spirit of the original order issued vide Para 1(c) of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions O. M. No.12011/03/2008-Estt. (Allowance) dated 02.09.2008 circulated vide Railway Board’s letter No.E(W)2008/ED-2/4 dated 01.10.2008 which reads as under:-
“Reimbursement as indicated above will be applicable for expenditure on the education of school going children only i.e. for children from classes nursery to twelfth, including classes eleventh and twelfth held by junior colleges or schools affiliated to Universities or Boards of Education”.
It is clear from the above paragraph that only for class eleventh and twelfth colleges or schools need to be affiliated to Universities or Board of Education and not from Nursery Class.
It may further be mentioned that schools imparting education at Nursery level, primary level and even middle class level i.e. up to Class VI(Six) are not affiliated to any Education Board. Apart from the above, in road side railway stations even some Secondary Schools are also not affiliated to any State Education Board and students studying in those schools are appearing Secondary Examination through some other affiliated schools. The policy of the Govt. is to spread literacy and if, the restriction imposed by the Railway Board’s letter under reference, many students studying Nursery, Primary and middle School / classes are being deprived of the benefits of Educational Assistance.
It is urged that the Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy may please be granted to any two children studying in schools and in respect of up to middle standard affiliation to Board of Education or from any other authority may not be insisted upon.
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Item No.8
Sub: Eligibility for 1st Class/AC-2 Tier and AC 3 Tier Passes
Consequent upon introduction of VI CPC pay scales, staff of all departments other than the Railways, in Grade Pay Rs.4200 and above, are having eligibility of First Class/AC 2 Tier Passes.
It would be appropriate to mention that the VI CPC vide para 4.2.42 has recommended as under:-
“In any case in the revised scheme of pay scales, all the allowances and facilities will be governed by grade pay.”
Hence, it is urged that the Railwaymen in Grade Pay of Rs.4200 and above be issued First Class/AC 2 Tier Passes and those who are in Grade Pay Rs.2400 and 2800 be issued AC 3 Tier Passes.
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Item No.9
Sub: Stationary equivalent pay scale for Running Staff - Allotment of comparable grade Pays
The Railway Board vide their letter No.E(NG)I-98/PM2/8 dated 01.10.99 have allotted comparable grades for running staff as follows:-
| M&E Driver, Sr. Shunter, Passenger, Sr. Passenger, Motorman, Sr. Motorman; M&E Guard, Sr. Passenger Guard | Rs.6500-10500 |
| Goods Driver, Sr. Shunter, Passenger Guard, Sr. Goods Guard | Rs.5500-9000 |
| Shunter, Sr. Asstt. Guard, Sr. DAD/EA/1st Fire man | Rs.5000-8000 |
| Asstt. Guard, ALP (DSL)/ALP (Elect)/1st Fire man | Rs.4000-6000 |
It is urged that comparable grade pay for Running Staff in the stationary posts be considered and instructions issued.
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Item No.25
Sub: Abnormal delay in the matter of setting-up of Medical Board, holding of the Board and acceptance of its report – harassment to the employees
After prolong treatment when patients are not declared fit for duty, they often submit application for setting-up of Medical Board to ascertain whether they are likely to be fit for duty or otherwise.
There has been abnormal delay in the matter of setting-up of Medical Board, holding of Medical Board and acceptance or otherwise of the recommendation of the Medical Board appointed for the purpose, causing harassment to the staff. They exhaust their Earn Leave and had to be remained on LWP for months together causing untold sufferings.
Hence, it is urged that some time frame should be drawn for setting-up of Medical Board, holding of Medical Board and acceptance or otherwise of the report of the Board so that the patients are relieved of their mental and economic hardship.
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Item No.1
Sub: Appointment of High Powered Committee to review the working hours of Loco & Traffic Running Staff and other safety categories of staff – Implementation of the agreement
In the wake of strike negotiation, the following agreement was reached for reviewing working hours of Loco & Traffic Running Staff and other safety categories of staff.
“A High Power Committee with an eminent Judge of the High Court would be constituted to review the duty hours of Running Staff and other Safety Categories of Staff and other safety categories of staff.”
Despite repeated representations, the High Powered Committee as agreed to has not yet been appointed, causing serious dissatisfaction amongst the Loco & Traffic Running staff and other safety categories of staff.
Staff Side urges the Railway Board to appoint the High Powered Committee, as agreed to, without any further delay, to review working hours of Loco & Traffic Running Staff and other Safety Categories of Staff.
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