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26/02/2010

Some Agenda Items of Departmental Council / JCM raised by All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF) 23/02/2010

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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PME Due Date

Master Circular No. 25



Copy of Railway Board’s letter No. 69/H/3/11 dated 06.12.1974



Subject: Implementation of the Recommendations of the Visual Sub-Committee.



6. Periodical re-examination of serving Railway Employees:



6.l. In order to ensure the continued ability of Railway employees in Classes A l, A 2, A 3, B l and B 2 to discharge their duties with safety, they will be required to appear for re-examination at the following stated intervals throughout their service as indicated below:



6.1.1. Classes A l, A 2 and A 3 —At the termination of every period of three years, calculated from the date of appointment until they attain the age of 45 years, and thereafter annually until the conclusion of their service.



Note: (l) The staff in categories A l, A 2 and A 3 should be sent for special medical examination in the interest of safety under the following circumstances unless they have been under the treatment of a Railway Medical Officer.



(a) Having undergone any treatment or operation for eye trouble irrespective of the duration of sickness.



(b) Absence from duty for a period in excess of 90 days.



(2) If any employee in medical category A has been periodically medically examined at any time within one year prior to his attaining the age of 45, his next medical examination should be held one year from the due date of the last medical examination and subsequent medical examination annually thereafter.



If, however, such an employee has been medically examined, at any time earlier, than one year prior to his attaining the age of 45, his next medical examination should be held on the date he attains the age of 45 and subsequent medical examination annually thereafter.




Ammendment: It was ammended in 1993 as below



Age Group PME Due



Age 00-45 every 4yrs



Age 45-55 every 2yrs



Age 55-60 every year
Details:-
As per Rly Bd's Guideline of Medical Exam issued vide LNo. 88/H/5/12 dated 24-01-1993

a) PME would be done at the termination of every period of 4 years from date of appointment / Initial medical Exam till the date of attainment of age of 45 years, every 2 years upto 55 years & there after annual till retirement.
b) Employees who has been periodically examined at any time within 2years prior to his attaining the age of 45years would be examined after 2years from the date of last PME & subsequent PME for every 2years upto 55years age.Of

NRMU 4 you
SMLokhande





6.1.2. Classes B-1 and B-2—On attaining the age of 45 years, and thereafter at the termination of every period of five years.