No.2018/E(LR)IINM 1-5

The General Secretary,NFIR,3, Chelmsford Road,NewDelhi-110 055.

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Sub: Minutes (on 62 Items) of PNM meeting of Railway Board with NFIR heldon io" and 11til May, 2018.

Dear Sir,

The minutes of the above meeting has since been put up on official website of thisMinistry i.e. www.indianrailways.gov.inlrailwayboard/.

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Dy. Director, Estt.(LR) II

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PSO/MS for information of MS.

DG/RHS

AM(ME)

PED(Finance)

EDME(W)

EDF(X)I

JDE(W)

DG(Pers.)

AM(Comml.)

PED(Stn. Dev.)

ED(L&A)I

EDE(GC)

AM(Staff)

AM(Signal)

PED(Safety)

EDTK(Mc)

EDPC-II

AM(CE)

AM(PU)

EDE(IR)

EDF(C)

EDE(N)

AM(Elect.)

PED(Health)

EDPM

EDF(E)

EDE(RRB)

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DG/RHS

46(B)/2016: Staff Welfare measures - Need for clearance of proposals sent byGMs of Zonal Railways etc-reg.

Federation requested for a copy of the Pilot Project Report. It was agreed to give acopy during the meeting itself

8/2017: Policy guidelines for Medical fitness of employees of various medicalcategories who have undergone LASIK Surgery-reg.

Report of the Committee has been received and recommendations along withproposal have been submitted to Board through Safety Directorate.

17/2017: Cashless treatment Scheme in Emergency (CTSE) for RetiredRailway Employees and their Dependent Family Members-reg.

Simplified procedure will be issued shortly. Federation reiterated its stand thathaving already deposited one month's pay (last pay drawn) for RELHS no furtherpayment should be made for CTSE. It was agreed to review.

25/2017: Deficiencies in the Health Care system - Steps needed for removingthe hardships faced by the patients.

(b) Instructions already exist in this regard which will be reiterated with copy to theFederations.(c) As per extant orders, reimbursement is allowed only on CGHS rates. Nodeviation is possible.

(d) CGHS rates are under review by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

So far as NE Rly. is concerned a separate note will be given by the Federation.

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26/2017: Medical examination of candidates for recruitment on compassionateground appointments etc., found diabetic in first medical examination-reg.

Instructions have already been issued vide letter No.2008/H/5/18 dated 08.01.2016.

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30/20f8: Demarorfreeuiet to -tlie patients admifteil--mRatlway Hospitals -review of extant instructions urged-reg. '

Under consideration.

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AM(CE)

44/2016: Insufficient prOVISIOn for Dry Cell Batteries for the Track Maintainerdeployed to perform patrolling duty on Railway tracks-reg.

Necessary instructions issued vide letter No.2016/CE-I/GNS/4pt. dated 07.12.2017.

(Finalised)

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AM(Electrical)

24/2013: Urgent need for construction of a new Running Room at MumbaiCentral- Western Railway.

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9/2015: Supply of subsidized meal/food to the running staff - upward revision ­urged.

A separate meeting to be held with AM(Finance ).

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AM(Mechanical)

2512011: Problems encountered by A.C. Escorting staff due to deterioration inworking conditions.

11.09.2017 andletter No. 2006/Elec(G)/138/l dated

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EMU Cab Ergonomics - Motormen facing lot of hurdles - review -

Instructions issued videreiterated on 03.05.2018.

7/2017:urged.

NFIR explained that the item-wise comments pertains to new three phase EMUrakes. Presently, there are only two new EMU rakes introduced in the system but 70old rakes are still running in the Chennai sub-urban without modification.

Official side stated that all the 24 items as proposed by NFIR having taken intoaccount and will be implemented in all the new EMU cabs. NFIR was requested toshort list the items for improvement in the existing cabs. Railways will explore thepossibility of its implementation in existing rakes.

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AM(SignaI)/ EDE(N)#

14/2010: Upgradation of posts commensurating with the increased work loadand responsibilities - ESM Category - S&T Department.

Instructions have been issued to the Zonal Railways vide letter No.E(NG)I12015/PM 8/1 dated 26.03.2018. Federation mentioned that the agreement reachedearlier in the separate meeting with AM(Signal) & AM(Staft) held on 10.05.2016 hasonly been partially implemented. Federation demanded merger of MCM(Sr. Tech.)with JE as discussed in the separate meeting.

It was explained to the Federation that during the joint meeting held on 10.05.2016,it was agreed that possibility of merger of JE will be explored. However since theduties of MCM (Sr. Tech.) is to carry out periodic maintenance as stipulated in theSEM, whereas, the duties of JE(Signal) is only to supervise the maintenance staff.Hence, if MCMs (Sr. Tech.) are redesignated as JE there will be net reduction inmaintenance staff.

However, on the insistence of the Federation, it was agreed to hold a further meetingwith DG(S&T) at an early date.

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AM(Comml)l EDPM

13/2011: Provision of cooking facilities at Rest Rooms meant for TicketChecking Staff

512015: Arbitrary decision revising norms for manning of Coaches by theTicket Checking Staff -reg.

This was discussed in a separate meeting of the Federation with MT on 07.~~1.~. 11.r:R~ N-d~ b2s £..)Ce.-u6.o---: 6YJ D.illJ --fre-~ to (J ~~~

3712015: Simultaneous creation of posts of Ticket Checking Staff when newtrains are introduced or runs extended-reg.

This was discussed in a separate meeting ofth~ Federation with MT 0A 07.05.201~

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59/2015: Ticket Checking staff grievances - redressal urged

Federation drew attention to their letter dated 23.02.2018. It was agreed to connectthe same and examine.

47/2016: Withdrawal of 2nd Pantry Car from Rajdhani trains - Non-provisionadequate accommodation for escorting staff of Mechanical, Electrical and S&TDepartments and to the Train Superintendent - Staff put to hardship-reg.

A clarification will be issued in the matter.

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AM(CommI)/ EDFM

11/2016: 'Comprehensive Parcel Leasing Policy' over Indian Railways­Difficulties encountered by staff-remedial measures-requested.

This was discussed in a separate meeting ofthe Federation with MT on 07.05.~Ol~. ~

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AM(PU)/EDME(W)/ #EDF(C)

6/2911#: Incentive Bonus under Group Incentive Scheme to the Chemicaland Metallurgical Superintendent (Grade Pay ~4600/-) in Rail WheelFactory (RWF), Yelahanka

RWF to give reply on circumstances & responsibility of payment due for writeoff/waiver. W..:.M~ -eJCt-~_J.~A:::.Jr-

52/2015: Revision of Incentive Rates - Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka,Bengaluru.

The report has since been finalized. Federation has requested a copy of the samewhich was agreed to be furnished.

25/2016: Review of Group Incentive Scheme at Carriage Repair Shop, Tirupati,S.C.Railway.

The Review Study of Group Incentive Scheme by RITES at Tirupati workshop hasbeen sanctioned by GM/SCR. Formal work order shall be issued soon to RITES.The tentative time period for completion ofthe study is 3 months from issue of workorder.

12/2017: Need for revision of hourly rates of incentive bonus and incentiveallowance for staff of Workshops/Production Units under CRJ pattern/GIS-reg.

Federation wanted a copy ofEDs' Committee~adeavailable. Federation also,insisted that PCO Allowance to those in level 8 & 9 (Group 'C').

AM(PU) indicated that meetiJW will be con~ened shortly after staff si~e nominati?ns. ~ .l>

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Copy of reply given to Federation. Federation will get back, ifnecessary.

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PED/Finance/ EDF(E)

4/2011: Denial of TAIDA to the Staff Car Drivers in the Railways.

Discussed.(Finalised)

4/2013: Emoluments to be reckoned for grant of retirement/death benefits ofstaff working in Construction Organisations etc., on Indian Railways.

A copy of reply received from NE Rly given to Federation, as desired. Federationwill respond.

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PED/Stn. Dev/ ED(L&A)I

11/2014: Entitlement of various types of residential accommodation based onthe revised Pay Scales recommended by 6th CPC

Discussed.(Finalized)

15/2016: Acute shortage of staff quarters of various types and non-provisionof toilets in the suburban section ofMumbai on Western Railway-reg.

It was agreed to connect NFIR's letter dated 26.04.2018 and examine.

27/2016: Review of license fee on the Railway land allotted to the StaffWelfare/ Organizations at Railway settlement of Bilaspur-reg.

A separate meeting held on 23.03.2018 and the record note of discussion is underfinalization.

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PED/Safety

56/2016: Award to Railway Staff for Accident-free service - Implementation ofextant instructions-reg.

Instructions issued vide letter No.2016/ Safety-I/9/3 dated 19.03.2018, copy given toFederation. A clarification to be issued that all categories like ASM/SM/Dy.SSinvolved in train passing duties are eligible for the Accident-free service award.

3/2017: Accident Free Service Award to Signal Department staff - reg.

Federation requested for a separate meeting with CRE.

9/2018: Awards to Railway staff for accident free service - Non-implementationof extant instructions-reg.

After discussion, it was agreed to issue instructions to the Zonal Railways thataccident free service award to be given to the employee at the time of hisretirement/retirement function.

29/2018: Policy on "Drunkenness on duty"- Hardships faced by Running Staffin Breath Analyser Test-reg_

Detailed remarks given to Federation, as annexed. Federation handed over a copy ofletter dated 09.11.2017 issued by GM/SCR to DRMs regarding holding of secondbreath analyser test, ~te~~~OflS fup-l'lo1l:liBg OR~=-':>It was agreed to issue c ifi6atlOn to all zones in the matter.

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EDTK(MC)

25/f018: Creation of posts of Driver-cum-Technician in the Track Machineorganization on Indian Railways - payment of Running Allowance forJEs/SSEs (TM)-reg.

Federation requested for a separate meeting with AM(CEl which was~d toe

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EDF(X)I

39/2012: Enhancement of Income Tax exemption limit in case of Running Staffreckoning of Running Allowance as pay for the purpose of deduction of IncomeTax.

Federation contended that 70% of Kilometrage earning is Travelling allowance andtherefore it should not be taxed. Federation further contended that Railway need nothave gone to CBDT.

Federation further wanted that the matter to be taken up now at the level ofBoard(FC) with Chairman, CBDT.

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EDE(GC)

35/2004: Inadequate promotion opportunities for Technical Supervisors inrailway printing presses

Meeting with DG(Stores) to be fixed.

14/2011: Avenue of Promotion for Junior Lecturers to the posts of Lecturers inRailway Degree College, Secunderabad

A separate meeting will be held.

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EDPC-II

2312011: Grade Pay of staff in the Inspection wing of Production ControlOrganizations

Copy of reference made to SR given to Federation, as desired.

21/2012: Implementation of VIth CPC Pay Structure - Merger of pre-revisedPay Scales w.e.f. 01.01.2006 - Promotion of staff to the same Grade Pay of~1800/-A.C. Coach Attendant's category.

&1/2014: Fixation of pay under rule 13 to those promoted to identical payband/grade pay shouldering higher responsibilities.

&32/2015: Grant of pay fixation under rule S 13 to the erstwhile Group 'D' staffpromoted to same grade pay of 1800/- (PB-I).

It was decided in the last meeting that copy of responses received from ZonalRailways will be shared with the Federation. Now, the responses received have beenshared with the Federation vide Board's letter No.PCVII 2012/IR-N dated16.04.2018. Federation will respond.

2812012: Grant of upgradation to P.Way Supervisors in the Pay Scale of~5000­

8000/-(pre-revised) w.e.f, 01.11.2003.

It was agreed that based on Hon'ble Supreme Court's order dated 22.11.2017,benefit will be extended to the staff.

4/2014: Restructuring of certain Group 'C' cadres -promotion benefit to the_staffagainst vacancies existed as on 1.11.2013.

Federation disagreed with the position furnished by the Zonal Railways andcontended that vacancies for 2012 & 2013 were never filled in the years 2012/2013and those vacancies were carried forward beyond 01.l1.2013 which deprivedlegitimate promotion to the staff. Federation also offer to furnish position of one ofthe zonal railways to enable the Railway Board to cross check and take consciousdecision for the purpose ofthe extending proforma fixation.

1/2015: Career Progression of Track Maintainers in Railways -implementation of the report of the Joint Committee - reg.

The issue of further revision ofpercentage distribution ofposts ofTrack Maintainersas per recommendations of Joint Committee has already been put up for Board

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consideration, with views of Finance Directorate.

58/2015: Restructuring of Group 'C' Cadres - Western Railway-reg,

After discussions, Official Side observed that the matter involved in this Item needsto be examined appropriately as to the reason why tl>e panel was finali§.~.<~Jn apparenthaste before 01.11.2013 in the face of Board's restructuring orders ofOctober 2013.

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10/2016: Drawal of annual increment to the Running Staff on their pay as laiddownin rule 1303 (F.R.9) (21) a read with sub-rule (iii) of IREC, Vol, II (SixthEdition - 1987), Second Re-Print Edition 2005.

MoF have asked for illustrations. A reply is accordingly being framed.~~ Lj~~ \..0H, ~~1)<) .

53/2016: Denial of pay fixation benefit in the case of Sr. P. Way Supervisors(GP 4200/- + PB-2) merged with JE/P. Way (GP 4200/- + PB-2)-reg.

The Federation will get back with relevant Court Case judgement. In the meantimeFederation requested that the case be re-looked in the light of the discussions in themeeting. ~K w<t6~ to~71-e..J_~ .

4/2017: Dissatisfaction among Track Maintainers on Indian Railways due tolack of adequate career advancement opportunities-reg.

After implementation of the Trackmen cadre in the ratio of 10:20:20:50, the issuewill be examined.

10/2017: Upgradation of Junior Accounts Assistants GP 2800 to GP 4200 (6thCPC) in Railways - Implementation of the VII CPC recommendations (Para11.62.15)-reg.

It Was explained by the official side that there is no oral interview for RRBrecruitment of JAA since the past several years. 7th Pay Commissionrecommendation while discussing demands of JAA in the Audit & Accounts Deptt.had pointed out that as JAA in GP 2800 in that deptt. did not face oral interview thatdemand for upgradation could not be agreed and status quo is to be maintained.

The Federation did not appreciate the official side version in view of the fact thecandidates in the past were subjected to written test through RSC(RRB) and alsoorally interviewed. Federation will try to provide written evidence with regard tosuch recruitment. Federation wanted the Railway Board to judiciously consider thecase in light of specific recommendation of 7th CPC. Federation requested for areview. It was agreed to examine again.

11/2017: Grade Pay upgradation for the staff of Medical and Para-Medicalservices in the Railways - implementation of 7th CPC recommendations-reg.

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18/2018: Provision of GP 4200/- in PB-2/Level 6 of 7th CPC to the Dressers/OTAssistants working in Railway Hospitals/Health Units-reg.

After finalization of revision of entry pay of Dressers (proposal presently pursuedwith MoF), this demand can be looked into.

13/2017: Upgradation of posts in the Railways recommended by 7th CentralPay Commission - clearance of DoP&T-reg.

Official side explained that the matter is presently with DOP&T. Federationrequested that this may be followed up with DOP&T.

19/2017: Absorption of P. Way Mistries as Sr. P. Way Supervisor in 5th CPCscale ~5000-8000 w.e.f, 22/03/2007 and consequent merger with JE (P.Way) inGP 4200/- w,e,f, 03/07/2013 - Non-implementation of Railway Board's orders inMetro Railway, Kolkata-reg.

Instructions already issued.(Finalised)

1/2018: Improvement of entry level Pay Matrix (7th CPC) commensuratingwith the enhanced entry level qualification for the posts in Pay Level 1 (6thCPC GP 1800)-reg.

For the present recruitments in level-I, the revised qualification has been put onhold. ~"";rs') ~....e.-.V t~ cL~~~ .3/2018: Denial of improved Pay Matrices to Graduate. Engineers/DiplomaEngineers of Railways leading to serious disappointment among engineers ­Removal of injustice-urged

&1012018: Replacement of GP 4600/- withGP 4800/- for aU Supervisors-reg.

It was informed that MoR has already recommended and forwarded a proposal forgrant of GP 4800 to 75% of Senior Supervisors in GP 4600. Federation stated thatthis may be followed up vigorously as this subject is pending since last more than 8years and a proposal already sent in June, 2010 for replacement ofGP 4600 with GP4800 has not seen light of the day. Federation specially requested Chairman of theforum to kindly see that speedy action is taken for obtaining the clearance as thetechnical supervisors ar~eatly disappointed over injustice rendered to~~ ""

~~~l?~r~f;;lf5::/~~ ~.14/2,uI5: Risk and Hards lp Allowance - coverage of Safety category Start such @as Pointsmen, Gate Keepers, Operating Staff working in Yard etc., ElectricalStaff in TRD, Staff of AC Coaches, EMUs, Electrical Workshops, staff workingin General Services (power and Train lighting) Staff of S&T Department,Bridge Staff, Black Smith, Welders etc., working on P. Way tracks-reg.

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/15/2018: Non-implementation of cadre restructuring orders in the case ofPointsman category on North Eastern Railway-reg.

It was explained that promotion orders issued for 32 persons to OP 1900 as a resultof restructuring on NER (Varanasi Division). Federation stated that the numberswere not correctly calculated and they would give further specific details to enablere-examination. .

17/2018: Option opportunity for pay fixation in the 7th CPC Pay Matrices tothe staff inducted from the post of Diesel/Electric Loco Technician to the post ofAssistant Loco Pilot against 50% quota vacancies -reg.

Under examination.

20/2018: Restructuring of certain Group 'C' cadres - Artisan Staff - Extensionof option period for switching over to 7th CPC Pay Matrices-reg.

Under consideration.

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EDE(RRB)

28/2017: Hon'ble Court's decision - Proposed termination of services of RRBrecruited Ticket Checking staff - Western Railway.

In this case, the order (of Hon'ble CAT/ Ahmedabad) has attained the finality and itis to be implemented by Railway, no action is pending at Board's end. However, asinformed by Western Railway, 82 affected employees have filed an OA No.483/2017against the judgement before Hon'ble CAT.

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EDE(IR)/ JDE(W)

6/2016: Reckoning service for entitlement of Post Retirement ComplimentaryPasses-reg.

Instructions issued vide Board's letter No.E(W)20 16/PS-8/2 dated 19.04.2018.

26/2018: Undertaking journey on alternative routes onPrivilege/Complimentary Passes by Railway employees (serving & retired)­proper implementation of extant pass rules-reg.

Instructions issued vide Board's letter No. E(W)2018/PS5-2111 dated 26.03.2018.(Finalised)

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