(Ref: MINUTES OF THE 46TH MEETING OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL (JCM) HELD ON 15TH May 2010)
Highlights of the meeting :-
1. The 46th Meeting of the National Council (JCM) was held
on 15th May 2010 under the Chairmanship of Shri K. M.
Chandrasekhar, Cabinet Secretary.
2. More than 30 representatives of Staff Side and Official
Side participated in the meeting.
3. The Chairman stated that although there has been a long
gap between the 45th and 46th meeting of the National
Council.
4. The Chairman also stated that the meetings of the
Standing Committee have also been held quite frequently.
5. The Chairman then enumerated some of the decisions taken
by the Government in the recent past :
• The CCS (Revised Pay) Rules 2008 have been notified
vide GSR 622 (E) dated 29th August 2008.
• Instructions have been issued vide O.M. No.1/1/2008-IC
dated 30th August 2008 regarding fixation of pay and payment
of arrears.
• Instructions regarding revision / refixation of pension/
family pension have been issued vide O.M. NO. 38/37/08-P&PW
dated 1st September 2008.
• Instructions regarding revision in the provisions
regulating pension/ gratuity/ commutation of pension/family
pension/disability pension/ex-gratia lump sum compensation
have been issued vide O.M. No.38/37/08-P&PW dated 2nd
September 2008.
• Instructions / guidelines regarding the Modified Assured
Career Progression Scheme (MACP) have been issued vide O.M.
No.35034/3/2008-Estt (D) dated 19th May 2009.
• Instructions/ guidelines regarding enhancement in the
quantum of maternity leave and introduction of Child Care
Leave (CCL) to women employees have been issued vide O.M.
No.13018/2/2008-Estt. (L) Dated 11th September 2008.
• Instructions / guidelines regarding special casual leave
to the Central Government Employees with disabilities have
been issued vide O.M. No 25011/1/2008-Estt. (A) Dated 19th
November 2008.
• In addition, most of the allowances of the Central
Government Employees have been doubled as per the
recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission.
6. The Leader, Staff Side Mr.M.Raghavaiah thanked the
Chairman for apprising the staff side of the important
decisions taken by the Government.
7. Staff Side Leader requested the Official Side to take
necessary action to review the CCL from the restrictions.
8. He also stated regarding Children Education Allowance
that the original order granting CEA to maximum of eldest
two surviving children. This has resulted in problems and in
certain cases the administration divisions of some
Departments have even started recoveries. He requested that
once a decision is taken and implemented, it should be
maintained and should not be scuttled or diluted later in
order to convey the right kind of message to the employees.
9. He stated that in reality an employee who hitherto got
the two financial upgradations in 24 years under the old ACP
Scheme, shall now have to wait for three decades to get the
same level of upgradations under the new MACP Scheme.
10. He referred to the mismatch in the pay drawn by a senior
direct recruit inducted into the service prior to 1st
January 2006 and that of a junior direct recruit inducted
into service after 1st January 2006 and stated that this is
a genuine issue and requested the official side to find out
a way to rectify the anomaly.
11. He further stated that normally after every Pay
Commission, the Government used to raise the limit of the
taxable income. This was not done this time, with the result
that even the low paid employees have come within the ambit
of the income tax.
12.Thereafter, Secretary, Staff Side Mr.Umraomal Purohit,
while making his opening thanked the Chairman and he pointed
out that the real problem lies at the level of the
Departmental Councils where the meetings have been held
regularly in a very few Ministries / Departments.
13. Thereafter, Secretary, Staff Side referred to the 16
pending awards of the Board of Arbitration and stated that
these awards have not been implemented by the Government and
there is a need to discuss them once again with the staff
side. He further stated that it is the right time for a
comprehensive review of the JCM Scheme and suggested that a
High Level Joint Committee may be constituted for this
purpose.
14. Secretary then appreciated the job done by the Fast
Track Committee (FTC) and stated that despite the clear cut
recommendation of the FTC regarding the Master Crafts Man,
the same is yet to be implemented by the Ministry of Defence.
15. Non-matriculate class IV employees who retired or died
between January 2006 and August 2008 without any re-training
had also been deprived of the benefit of pay fixation in PB-I.
The Chairman stated that the pending awards of the Board of
Arbitration would be reviewed. Regarding the suggestion to
constitute a high level committee to review the JCM Scheme,
the Chairman stated the matter may initially be discussed by
the Secretary, DOP&T with the Staff Side and then if needed,
a committee could be constituted.
Secretary, Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare
assured the staff side that the matter will be reviewed in
consultation with the Central Pension Accounts Office,
Controller General of Accounts and Controller General of
Defence Accounts and a deadline will be fixed for issuance
of the revised PPOs.
Agenda items :-
1. SUBJECT: REIMBURSEMENT OF AYAA CHARGES – DELEGATION
THEREOF
The official side stated that the Ministry of Health and
Family welfare, vide its Office Memorandum dated 30th June
2008, has already addressed this problem. - ITEM FINALISED
2. SUBJECT: REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENDITURE TOWARDS
IMPLANTATION OF SPECIAL TYPES OF STENTS LIKE CYPHER STENT
ETC. IN CASE OF CS (MA) BENEFICIARIES – DELEGATION THEREOF
The official side stated that Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare has already issued an Office Memorandum on 12th
September 2007 and a clarification in this regard has been
issued on 8th February 2010 and the request of the staff
side has been addressed. - ITEM FINALISED
3. SUBJECT: PATHOLOGICAL & DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
The official side stated that in the tenders issued in the
current year, most of the pathological and diagnostic
procedures have been included in the approved list. Further,
across the cities where CGHS facility is available, many
private pathological & diagnostic labs are being empanelled
which will address the problems being faced by CGHS
beneficiaries. Final orders in this regard are expected to
be issued by June 2010. - ITEM FINALISED
4. SUBJECT: GRANT OF FMA IN LIEU OF OUT DOOR TREATMENT
FACILITIES
The official side stated that the concept of FMA will have
greater chances of success once the health insurance scheme
is implemented. The guidelines of the proposed Health
Insurance Scheme Central Government Employees and Pensioners
have been shared with the staff side where OPD is taken care
of through FMA and for indoor treatment an insurance cover
of Rs. Five lakhs is available to the beneficiaries.
The matter will be further examined by the Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare in consultation with the Ministry
of Finance.
5. SUBJECT: RELOCATION OF ONE CGHS DISPENSARY IN WADI AREA,
UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, NAGPUR
The official side stated that the matter had already been
discussed with the staff side and it was agreed to have a
joint inspection of Wadi area and further action in the
matter will be taken on the basis of the joint inspection
report. - ITEM FINALISED
6. SUBJECT: SPECIALIZED CONSULTATION IN PUC HOSPITAL LIKE
ISPAT HOSPITAL, HEC HOSPITAL & CCL HOSPITAL, RANCHI
The official side stated that the matter has been considered
and it has been decided to agree with the request of the
staff side. - ITEM FINALISED
7. SUBJECT: SUPPLY OF FREE DIET TO EMPLOYEES AND THEIR
DEPENDANT UNDER TREATMENT FOR TB, LEPROSY, MENTAL ILLNESS,
CANCER AND HIV/AIDS, RENAL DIALYSIS THERAPY, THALSAEMA.
The official side stated that the demand of the staff side
has been examined and suitable instructions have been issued
by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare, vide its
Office Memorandum dated 22nd March 2010. - ITEM FINALISED
8. SUBJECT: SANCTION OF INCENTIVE ALLOWANCE TO CENTRAL
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WORKING IN EXTREMISTS INFESTED AREAS
After a prolonged discussion, it was decided that the
official side will re- examine the matter.
9. SUBJECT: DECLARATION OF GANDHINAGAR AS LINK – CITY OF
AHMEDABAD.
In view of the prolonged demand of the Staff Side, the
Chairman agreed to re-examine the matter.
10. SUBJECT: UPGRADATION OF JAMNAGAR AS B-2 TOWN WITH EFFECT
FROM 20.07.2006.
The Chairman stated that there was merit in the arguments
put forward by the staff side and directed the Department of
Expenditure to re-examine the matter.
11. SUBJECT: A-1 STATUS TO BANGALORE CITY
The official side agreed to re-examine the matter.
12. SUBJECT: ANOMALY IN THE FIXATION OF REVISED PENSION
There was no change in the basic principle that special pay
or allowance shall not be reckoned for fixation of pension.
Therefore, it is not possible to agree to the demand of the
Staff Side. - ITEM FINALISED
13. SUBJECT: ELIGIBILITY OF FAMILY PENSION TO WIDOW/DIVORCE
DAUGHTER/UN-MARRIED DAUGHTER WHO ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR
PAYMENT OF FAMILY PENSION FOR INCLUSION OF NAMES IN PPOs
ISSUED MUCH EARLIER.
The Chairman directed Secretary, Department of Pension &
Pensioners’ Welfare to hold discussion with the Staff Side
and issue clarifications wherever required. - ITEM FINALISED
14. SUBJECT: GRANT OF FAMILY PENSION IN CASE OF MISSING
PENSIONERS AFTER TWO MONTHS
The official side stated that the time period of 2 months
proposed by the staff side is too short and agreed that the
existing period of one year will be revised to six months
for payment of family pension. - ITEM FINALISED
15. SUBJECT: GRANT OF HALF DAY CASUAL LEAVE FACILITY FOR
INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYEES
The Chairman agreed with this and stated that suitable
instructions would be issued soon. - ITEM FINALISED
16. SUBJECT: RELAXATION OF UPPER AGE LIMIT FOR DEPARTMENTAL
CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO GROUP C POSTS
The Chairman agreed to examine the suggestion of the Staff
Side.
17. SUBJECT: RATE OF STITCHING CHARGE OF LIVERIES REQUIRES
TO BE INCREASED
The official side agreed with the suggestion of the staff
side. - ITEM FINALISED
18. SUBJECT: CASUAL LABOURERS (GRANT OF TEMPORARY STATUS &
REGULARIZATION) SCHEME – NON IMPLEMENTATION OF.
The Chairman intervened and stated that if the Staff Side
had any legal point on this aspect, then the same may be
forwarded to the Department of Personnel & Training for
examination.
19. SUBJECT: RESTRICTED HOLIDAYS FOR THE EMPLOYEES WORKING
IN THE INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
The Official Side agreed to re-consider the matter relating
to grant of two days restricted holidays to employees of
industrial establishments.
20 SUBJECT: APPLICABILITY OF CCS (RSA) RULES 1993 TO THE
WORKERS EMPLOYED IN DEFENCE ESTABLISHMENTS
The Chairman decided that the matter will have to be
examined by the Ministry of Defence, in consultation with
the Ministry of Law and Department of Personnel & Training.
Highlights of the meeting :-
1. The 46th Meeting of the National Council (JCM) was held
on 15th May 2010 under the Chairmanship of Shri K. M.
Chandrasekhar, Cabinet Secretary.
2. More than 30 representatives of Staff Side and Official
Side participated in the meeting.
3. The Chairman stated that although there has been a long
gap between the 45th and 46th meeting of the National
Council.
4. The Chairman also stated that the meetings of the
Standing Committee have also been held quite frequently.
5. The Chairman then enumerated some of the decisions taken
by the Government in the recent past :
• The CCS (Revised Pay) Rules 2008 have been notified
vide GSR 622 (E) dated 29th August 2008.
• Instructions have been issued vide O.M. No.1/1/2008-IC
dated 30th August 2008 regarding fixation of pay and payment
of arrears.
• Instructions regarding revision / refixation of pension/
family pension have been issued vide O.M. NO. 38/37/08-P&PW
dated 1st September 2008.
• Instructions regarding revision in the provisions
regulating pension/ gratuity/ commutation of pension/family
pension/disability pension/ex-gratia lump sum compensation
have been issued vide O.M. No.38/37/08-P&PW dated 2nd
September 2008.
• Instructions / guidelines regarding the Modified Assured
Career Progression Scheme (MACP) have been issued vide O.M.
No.35034/3/2008-Estt (D) dated 19th May 2009.
• Instructions/ guidelines regarding enhancement in the
quantum of maternity leave and introduction of Child Care
Leave (CCL) to women employees have been issued vide O.M.
No.13018/2/2008-Estt. (L) Dated 11th September 2008.
• Instructions / guidelines regarding special casual leave
to the Central Government Employees with disabilities have
been issued vide O.M. No 25011/1/2008-Estt. (A) Dated 19th
November 2008.
• In addition, most of the allowances of the Central
Government Employees have been doubled as per the
recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission.
6. The Leader, Staff Side Mr.M.Raghavaiah thanked the
Chairman for apprising the staff side of the important
decisions taken by the Government.
7. Staff Side Leader requested the Official Side to take
necessary action to review the CCL from the restrictions.
8. He also stated regarding Children Education Allowance
that the original order granting CEA to maximum of eldest
two surviving children. This has resulted in problems and in
certain cases the administration divisions of some
Departments have even started recoveries. He requested that
once a decision is taken and implemented, it should be
maintained and should not be scuttled or diluted later in
order to convey the right kind of message to the employees.
9. He stated that in reality an employee who hitherto got
the two financial upgradations in 24 years under the old ACP
Scheme, shall now have to wait for three decades to get the
same level of upgradations under the new MACP Scheme.
10. He referred to the mismatch in the pay drawn by a senior
direct recruit inducted into the service prior to 1st
January 2006 and that of a junior direct recruit inducted
into service after 1st January 2006 and stated that this is
a genuine issue and requested the official side to find out
a way to rectify the anomaly.
11. He further stated that normally after every Pay
Commission, the Government used to raise the limit of the
taxable income. This was not done this time, with the result
that even the low paid employees have come within the ambit
of the income tax.
12.Thereafter, Secretary, Staff Side Mr.Umraomal Purohit,
while making his opening thanked the Chairman and he pointed
out that the real problem lies at the level of the
Departmental Councils where the meetings have been held
regularly in a very few Ministries / Departments.
13. Thereafter, Secretary, Staff Side referred to the 16
pending awards of the Board of Arbitration and stated that
these awards have not been implemented by the Government and
there is a need to discuss them once again with the staff
side. He further stated that it is the right time for a
comprehensive review of the JCM Scheme and suggested that a
High Level Joint Committee may be constituted for this
purpose.
14. Secretary then appreciated the job done by the Fast
Track Committee (FTC) and stated that despite the clear cut
recommendation of the FTC regarding the Master Crafts Man,
the same is yet to be implemented by the Ministry of Defence.
15. Non-matriculate class IV employees who retired or died
between January 2006 and August 2008 without any re-training
had also been deprived of the benefit of pay fixation in PB-I.
The Chairman stated that the pending awards of the Board of
Arbitration would be reviewed. Regarding the suggestion to
constitute a high level committee to review the JCM Scheme,
the Chairman stated the matter may initially be discussed by
the Secretary, DOP&T with the Staff Side and then if needed,
a committee could be constituted.
Secretary, Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare
assured the staff side that the matter will be reviewed in
consultation with the Central Pension Accounts Office,
Controller General of Accounts and Controller General of
Defence Accounts and a deadline will be fixed for issuance
of the revised PPOs.
Agenda items :-
1. SUBJECT: REIMBURSEMENT OF AYAA CHARGES – DELEGATION
THEREOF
The official side stated that the Ministry of Health and
Family welfare, vide its Office Memorandum dated 30th June
2008, has already addressed this problem. - ITEM FINALISED
2. SUBJECT: REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENDITURE TOWARDS
IMPLANTATION OF SPECIAL TYPES OF STENTS LIKE CYPHER STENT
ETC. IN CASE OF CS (MA) BENEFICIARIES – DELEGATION THEREOF
The official side stated that Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare has already issued an Office Memorandum on 12th
September 2007 and a clarification in this regard has been
issued on 8th February 2010 and the request of the staff
side has been addressed. - ITEM FINALISED
3. SUBJECT: PATHOLOGICAL & DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
The official side stated that in the tenders issued in the
current year, most of the pathological and diagnostic
procedures have been included in the approved list. Further,
across the cities where CGHS facility is available, many
private pathological & diagnostic labs are being empanelled
which will address the problems being faced by CGHS
beneficiaries. Final orders in this regard are expected to
be issued by June 2010. - ITEM FINALISED
4. SUBJECT: GRANT OF FMA IN LIEU OF OUT DOOR TREATMENT
FACILITIES
The official side stated that the concept of FMA will have
greater chances of success once the health insurance scheme
is implemented. The guidelines of the proposed Health
Insurance Scheme Central Government Employees and Pensioners
have been shared with the staff side where OPD is taken care
of through FMA and for indoor treatment an insurance cover
of Rs. Five lakhs is available to the beneficiaries.
The matter will be further examined by the Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare in consultation with the Ministry
of Finance.
5. SUBJECT: RELOCATION OF ONE CGHS DISPENSARY IN WADI AREA,
UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, NAGPUR
The official side stated that the matter had already been
discussed with the staff side and it was agreed to have a
joint inspection of Wadi area and further action in the
matter will be taken on the basis of the joint inspection
report. - ITEM FINALISED
6. SUBJECT: SPECIALIZED CONSULTATION IN PUC HOSPITAL LIKE
ISPAT HOSPITAL, HEC HOSPITAL & CCL HOSPITAL, RANCHI
The official side stated that the matter has been considered
and it has been decided to agree with the request of the
staff side. - ITEM FINALISED
7. SUBJECT: SUPPLY OF FREE DIET TO EMPLOYEES AND THEIR
DEPENDANT UNDER TREATMENT FOR TB, LEPROSY, MENTAL ILLNESS,
CANCER AND HIV/AIDS, RENAL DIALYSIS THERAPY, THALSAEMA.
The official side stated that the demand of the staff side
has been examined and suitable instructions have been issued
by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare, vide its
Office Memorandum dated 22nd March 2010. - ITEM FINALISED
8. SUBJECT: SANCTION OF INCENTIVE ALLOWANCE TO CENTRAL
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WORKING IN EXTREMISTS INFESTED AREAS
After a prolonged discussion, it was decided that the
official side will re- examine the matter.
9. SUBJECT: DECLARATION OF GANDHINAGAR AS LINK – CITY OF
AHMEDABAD.
In view of the prolonged demand of the Staff Side, the
Chairman agreed to re-examine the matter.
10. SUBJECT: UPGRADATION OF JAMNAGAR AS B-2 TOWN WITH EFFECT
FROM 20.07.2006.
The Chairman stated that there was merit in the arguments
put forward by the staff side and directed the Department of
Expenditure to re-examine the matter.
11. SUBJECT: A-1 STATUS TO BANGALORE CITY
The official side agreed to re-examine the matter.
12. SUBJECT: ANOMALY IN THE FIXATION OF REVISED PENSION
There was no change in the basic principle that special pay
or allowance shall not be reckoned for fixation of pension.
Therefore, it is not possible to agree to the demand of the
Staff Side. - ITEM FINALISED
13. SUBJECT: ELIGIBILITY OF FAMILY PENSION TO WIDOW/DIVORCE
DAUGHTER/UN-MARRIED DAUGHTER WHO ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR
PAYMENT OF FAMILY PENSION FOR INCLUSION OF NAMES IN PPOs
ISSUED MUCH EARLIER.
The Chairman directed Secretary, Department of Pension &
Pensioners’ Welfare to hold discussion with the Staff Side
and issue clarifications wherever required. - ITEM FINALISED
14. SUBJECT: GRANT OF FAMILY PENSION IN CASE OF MISSING
PENSIONERS AFTER TWO MONTHS
The official side stated that the time period of 2 months
proposed by the staff side is too short and agreed that the
existing period of one year will be revised to six months
for payment of family pension. - ITEM FINALISED
15. SUBJECT: GRANT OF HALF DAY CASUAL LEAVE FACILITY FOR
INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYEES
The Chairman agreed with this and stated that suitable
instructions would be issued soon. - ITEM FINALISED
16. SUBJECT: RELAXATION OF UPPER AGE LIMIT FOR DEPARTMENTAL
CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO GROUP C POSTS
The Chairman agreed to examine the suggestion of the Staff
Side.
17. SUBJECT: RATE OF STITCHING CHARGE OF LIVERIES REQUIRES
TO BE INCREASED
The official side agreed with the suggestion of the staff
side. - ITEM FINALISED
18. SUBJECT: CASUAL LABOURERS (GRANT OF TEMPORARY STATUS &
REGULARIZATION) SCHEME – NON IMPLEMENTATION OF.
The Chairman intervened and stated that if the Staff Side
had any legal point on this aspect, then the same may be
forwarded to the Department of Personnel & Training for
examination.
19. SUBJECT: RESTRICTED HOLIDAYS FOR THE EMPLOYEES WORKING
IN THE INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
The Official Side agreed to re-consider the matter relating
to grant of two days restricted holidays to employees of
industrial establishments.
20 SUBJECT: APPLICABILITY OF CCS (RSA) RULES 1993 TO THE
WORKERS EMPLOYED IN DEFENCE ESTABLISHMENTS
The Chairman decided that the matter will have to be
examined by the Ministry of Defence, in consultation with
the Ministry of Law and Department of Personnel & Training.
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