Confederation
of Central Government
Employees and Workers
Karnataka State
Employees and Workers
Karnataka State
The meeting with CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS of 7th Central Pay
Commission was held at Bangalore 0n 24th August 2014 for about 50 minutes.
The following members of COC Karnataka participated in the
meeting.
Com S. Radhakrishna
President of COC Karnataka
( Representing
department AG’s)
Com Juliana Vincent Vice President of COC Karnataka
(Representing department
Survey of India).
Com P.S.Prasad General
Secretary of COC Karnataka
(Representing department
Central Ground Water Board.)
Com Vinod Joint
Secretary of COC Karnataka
(Representing department
Income Tax office).
Com M,Ramakrishna Joint
Secretary of COC Karnataka
(Representing department
RMS).
Com Dominic Vijaya Anand
Finance Secretary COC Karnataka
(Representing department
Postal Accounts).
Com D.K.Bharathi Assistant Secretary of COC Karnataka
(Representing department
Postal Admin.)
Com Muthukumar Advisor
of COC Karnataka
(Representing department
Postal.)
Com C.A.Kamesharwary Asst Finance Secretary of COC Karnataka
(Representing
department IMD.)
The President Com
Radhakrishna welcomed the Chairman and Members of the 7thCPC for the
meeting.
The General Secretary
Com P.S.Prasad presented the power point presentation.
The interactions were
held for about 50 minutes with the Pay Commission officials,
Com
Radhakrishna, Com P.S.Prasad, Com Muthukumar , Com Vinod, & Com Ramakrishna
spoke effectively on various subjects.
The
following items and points were presented:
Bangalore
Prices:
It was brought to the
notice of the commission that the cost of living is high in
Bangalore compared to other metro cities in the country and the prices of
all essential commodities are comparatively high in the State of Karnataka.
House rent is in the range of Rs 7000/- per month to Rs 35,000/- per
month. The private school fees is from Rs 25,000/- to Rs 50,000/- per
year. Donation is also too high, the cost of local transportation is from
Rs 2000/- to Rs 10,000/- per month.
(This was only
informative portion on prices)
Minimum
Wage:
It was brought to the
notice of the commission that:
a) Since Government is a model employer, they should provide
minimum wages as per the 15 ILO conference and other wages as per the
educational qualification & skill requirement of the job .
b) Higher skill requirement due to computer usage and modernisation
of equipment's. The skill requirement is higher compared to earlier days due to
technology advancement.
c) The higher inflation which is existing from the last eight
years which is effecting the Government Employees, the money value has gone
down to a large extent & there is erosion in wages.
d) The salaries of the Government Employees are fully accounted for
tax calculation, whereas in private sector allowances are not taxed.
(The commission Agreed to consider this on the lines of JCM
memorandum)
It was brought to the notice of the commission that to attract
higher talent to Central Government higher pay scales should be given.
(The commission was of the view that people choose their career
on various aspects including wages. Wages of Government employees cannot
be compared with private sector. It was pointed out by us that
though the wages cannot be compared with private sector there is a need to keep
the wages in central government that people will continue in government after
joining. Chairman assured to examine this aspect)
EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK
It was brought to the notice of the commission that in respect
EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK
a) For the same post which include similar duties and
responsibility, there are different pay scales/ Grade Pay existing for same
nature of duties and similar recruit qualifications.
b) Grant of Grade Pay Rs.4800 to all Supervisors cadre.
c) The gazetted Group “B” post be started from Rs
5400/- GP.
d) LDC pay scales should be provided with Grade Pay of Rs.2400 as
their minimum qualifications is 12th std.
e) There should not be any discrimination in the Pay scales of CSSS
Cadre and Subordinate Departments since the nature of work being carried out by
them is similar. Hence, disparity is to be removed.
f) The Drivers of Subordinate offices be placed with
starting pay of Rs 2400/ GP as in Lok Sabha Secretariat.
g) Graded structure for MTS should also be recommended as the 5th CPC vide para no 53.13 had recommended
graded structure for these MTS.
h) Pay scales of Stores wing persons be upgraded considering their
work load and level of responsibility.
i) Provide additional increment w.e.f. 01.01.2006 to staff working
in old pay scale Rs.7450-11500 as in case of Inspectors of Central
Excise and Income tax departments.
(The commission positively agreed to consider this suggestion
except Drivers case.)
Increment rate of 5% and
Promotion policy.
It was brought to the notice of the commission that on Increment
rate of 5% and Promotion policy.
a) As the Government employee put more and more service, he
will be more trained to perform his duties in a better befitting manner. Thus
the Government is more beneficial as good quality of work can be expected from
an experienced official.
b) His family responsibility will increase with age.
c) They has to educate the children in professional courses,
marriage of his children has to be performed, his medical expenses will also
increase.
d) There should be adequate financial protection for him, the
better rate of increment should motivate him to work more.
e) The person joining a Central Government Service is not just for
the employment is for a whole career.
f) On promotion one shall get two additional increments subject to
an minimum salary increase of Rs 3000/- per month as he will perform higher
duties and responsibility's.
g) He shall get not less than five financial up gradations in
promotional hierarchy during his service to motivate him to work more.
h) Similarly the scientist are provided to FCS and get promotions
every 4 years.
(The commission positively agreed to consider this suggestion.)
Consumer Price Index &
Dearness Allowance Formula.
It was brought to the notice of the commission that on Consumer
Price Index & Dearness Allowance Formula.
a) CPI as on 1/1/2006 was 115.76 points.
b) CPI as on 1/1/2014 was 237 points.
c) The CPI has increased by 121 points .
d) But the DA increased by just 100% as on 1/1/2014 from 1/1/2006.
e) The actual DA should have been 121 % not just 100% as on
Jan 2014.
f) Actual increase in price rise is more than 200 % and DA should
have been more than 200%.
g) 6 months average DA computation of Consumer Price
Index should be provided to Central Government employees rather than 12 months
average.
h) Rounding off DA be done whenever it crosses fraction more than
0.50
(The commission positively agreed to consider this suggestion.)
Allowances:
It was brought to the notice of the commission that on
Allowances
a) All allowances such as HRA, Tour DA, CEA (tuition fees) ,
Cashier Allowances, etc. should be increased by four times.
b) OTA & Night Duty to be paid on par with Railways .
c) When ever there is an increase in Dearness Allowance, the
above allowances be also increase as in the case of Transport allowance.
(The commission positively agreed to consider this suggestion.)
Transport allowance:
It was brought to the notice of the commission that on Transport
allowance
a) The field oriented organizations like CGWB, Survey Of
India, GSI, IBM, IMD, etc. most of the categories remain in fields, even
Postal Employees and AG's Employees are effected.
b) Now the field going staff are deprived of earlier CCA and
present Transport Allowance as they cannot fulfill the condition of at least
one day stay in a month in head quarters.
c) This condition of being present at Hqrs. Office at least a day
in a calendar month becoming eligible for transport Allowances should be
removed.
(The commission positively agreed to consider this suggestion.)
Taxes:
It was brought to the notice of the commission that on taxes:
a) The Fifth Central Pay commission in its report vide para
no105.12 has said that Dearness allowance be paid free of net taxes
as the DA is paid for compensation against price rise. All other allowances
should also be paid net of taxes which has been examined by 5th CPC in para no
167.
(The commission agreed to examine this suggestion.)
Health Care system:
It was brought to the notice of the commission that on Health
Care system
a) More CGHS hospitals should be made available or alternatively
the person should have the option to choose any of the hospitals of his choice
and the bill to be passed with AIMS rates.
b) Existing CGHS system needs improvement.
c) Proper ward entitlement should be made as per grades.
d) Cash less facility for hospitalization.
e) Autonomous bodies shall also be included in CGHS
(The commission to examine this suggestion, but not satisfied
with demand of Cash less facility
for hospitalization.)
It was brought to the notice of the commission that on following
issues.
Other points:
a) Central Government Strength.
b) Non-filling up of vacant posts has resulted in increased work
load on the existing employees.
c) Lower Spending by Central Government on its Employees.
d) Leave / Holidays.
e) 12 days Casual Leave.
f) Restrictions EL of 300 days to be removed.
g) The PSU are providing reward medals after 15 years, 25 years and
end of service, similarly such reward should be provided to Central Government
Employees.
h) In case of death of Government Servant during while on duties,
his family members should get compassionate appointment not considering
restrictions of 5%.
i) Education Loan should be provided.
(The commission to examine this suggestion)
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