minutes of the 31st pnm meeting held with scrm...

MINUTES OF THE 31st PNM MEETING HELD WITH SCRM UNION ON 31.08.2012 IN DRM’S CONFERENCE HALL, RAIL VIKAS BHAVAN, GUNTUR.

Administration side Organisation side S.No Name (S/Sri) Desig. S.No Name (S/Sri) Desig.

1 N.K. Prasad DRM 1. V. Adinarayana Reddy

Divisional Vice President.& CBSR/GNT

2 M.P. Reddy ADRM 2. Y. Hanumantha Rao

Divisional Secretary/GNT &CGSR/REP

3 P. Kishore Babu Sr.DPO 3. S. Jaggaiah Asst.Divl.Secretary&

Spl.Trackman, SSE/Pway/SAP

4 Dr.D.Ch. Anjaiah Sr.DMO(SG) 4. S. Karunasree Asst. Divl.Secretary&

SBC,CBSR/O/GNT

5 T.V. Subrahmaniyan Sr.DFM 5. R. Ch. Velugondaiah Asst. Divl.Secretary&

S&WI,Sr.DPO/O/GNT

6 G. Murali Krishna Sr. DEN/ Co-ord 6.

T.Chandra Sekhar Rao

Secretary/GNT Stn Branch & CPSR,CPSR/O/GNT

7 K. Ratnakara Rao Sr.DOM 7. Ch.Bhavanisankar Rao

Secretary, OL Br. & HBC/SS/O/VKN

8 M. Syam Sundara Rao Sr.DCM 8. K. Venkateswarlu Secretary, HQ Br. &

Sr.P.Way Sup, SSE/P.Way/NGNT

9 M. Srikanth Sr. DME 9. Sk.Abdul Haq Secretary, NDL Br. & OS/SSE/Pway/GID

10 M.H. Satyanarayana Sr. DSO 10 V. Varma Raju Secretary NDKD Br. & CGSR/MRGA

11 S.K. Gupta Sr. DSTE 11. S.G.Krishnaiah Chairman, L&TRS Br. &LP(Pass), CCC/GNT

12 B.V. Ramana Kumar Sr. DEE 12. M.Sambasiva Rao Chairman/GNT StnBr. Laskar,SSE/W/GNT

13 K.B. Tirupathaiah DMM 13. U.Kondaiah Chairman/OL Branch,

Spl.Trackman,SSE/PW/DKD

14 W. Thangaraj DSC/RPF 14. D.Rajasekhar Pharmasist/RH/GNT

15. R.Gnaneswar Gateman/SSE/Pway/CTYL

16. B.Bharathi Vice Chairman ,Stn.Br., Safaiwali/SSE/C&W/GNT

At the outset, Sr.DPO welcomed ADRM, Divisional Vice-President, Secretary and other office bearers, all Branch Officers and staff for the 3rd PNM Meeting of SCRM Union and conveyed his thanks for the co-operation of Union in conducting the meetings as per the schedule. He informed that in LARSGESS-2010 batch, 9 people have already joined; LARSGESS-2011, 50 candidates have joined and 2012-January batch, 13 candidates will be joining by the end of August 2012 duly taking the voluntary retirement by the concerned employees. He said that the results from RRC/SC will be declared by next month and the Division can get the Group ’D’ candidates and the Division has placed indent for about 800 vacancies of Group’D’

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especially in Operating Department indent has been placed for 90 vacancies. Then he requested ADRM to address the meeting. ADRM while addressing the meeting said that the performance of the Division upto July 2012 is better than the previous year but could not reach the targets set by Railway Board except in punctuality front i.e. 95% as per target. He said that the originating loading is 3% more than the last year and 18.8% less than the target; goods earnings are 28.74% more than the last year but 18.24% less than the target and number of passengers are 2.7% more than last year and 2% less than the target. As far as safety is concerned, the Division is conducting safety seminars at highest levels, SAG level officers are conducting inspections, staff are also being educated in all respects to follow safety rules. He said that the health of the track is good, weld failures were minimised to a great extant, track repairs works are in good progress. 2 BCMs are working and almost safety in all respects is good. He requested the Union to educate the staff to maintain the safety as well as to control the unforeseen occurrences, as even the small incident will damage the image of the Railways. Divisional Secretary while addressing the forum requested ADRM to solve the staff grievances and to implement the decisions taken in the earlier PNMs. He requested to finalise the cases of MACP as early as possible. He conveyed thanks for the efforts taken by the administration in filling up of the vacancies in Operating and requested to post LRs in Commercial Department in case of casualties. He explained the problems faced by the employees in security aspect while depositing cash from the cash counters, lack of medical facilities as no sufficient Doctors are available at DKD, NDL & GNT, supply of sub-standard medicines which leads to ill-health of the employees, drinking water facilities at VKN, NLDA etc.,. In the concluding session, DRM addressed the meeting and conveyed appreciation to Union for their co-operation in conduct of PNM. He said that he was very happy to say that the Division is getting on well with the hard work of the staff and Officers in general. As far as the performance of the division is concerned, he said that punctuality is 95% and the originating loading is 1.88MTs as against 1.82MTs and the division can easily pick up the loading. The earnings are Rs.142.72 crores as against Rs.113.97 crores i.e. +25% more than the previous year. He said that OTA arrears have been paid to the employees which are due. He informed that PRS facility at Srisailam has been provided which was appreciated by the public and the Rest House for Officers and Sub-ordinates will also be completed very soon at Srisailam. The Division has started some major works like second pit line, RUBs etc., at GNT. In regard to safety, he said that the Division is being maintained as ‘Accident Free’ as there were no accidents with the hard work of staff, conducting of night surprise inspections by the officers, maintenance of proper track etc. and hoped that the same rhythm may be maintained in all respects in regard to the improvements performance of the Division.

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Divisional Secretary raised some subjects as Out of Agenda OUT OF AGENDA ITEMS

Sl. No Subject Action proposed Action to be taken by

01 Posting of Gatemen at LC NO:31/9-8 in view of caution order of Stop, Deal and Proceed at non-interlocked. Since it is a unmanned LC Gate

It will be examined Sr.DEN/ Co-ord

02 Uneven surface/pathway between PF Nos.1&2 and PF Nos.5&6 due to which mechanical staff are facing lot of difficulties for attending the trains.

Suitable action will be taken Sr.DEN/Co-ord Sr.DME

03 Development of community hall at DKD.

Feasibility will be examined Sr.DPO

04 Provision of drinking water facility at VKN.

Suitable action to be taken by Engineering Department

Sr.DEN/Co-ord

05 Non-implementation of cyclic duty rosters in CTI/SL Depot/GNT. Long standing staff may be transferred(case of Smt. Chandrika, CTI may be reviewed). Sri M. Srinivasulu, Sr.TTE working in squad is being harassed despite achieving higher than the target(more than a lakh per month)

The issue will be examined.

Sr.DCM

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Provision of food facility for running staff at Rest Room, DKD. Rest room is provided on the platform where the running staff are not able to take proper rest due to disturbances on the platform. Nearby also food is not available. Necessary resting and food facility may be provided or piloted to their headquarters.

Suitable action will be taken Sr.DME

07 LP Goods working in NDL-DNC may be done by GTL crew due to LR problem. Services of LP pass of NDL may be utilised for passenger services.

The issue will be co-ordinated with GTL Division. Sr.DME

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08 In-ordinate delay in payment of MACP and Feb-June 2006 increments and consequent arrears for the left over staff.

All MACP cases will be finalised by 01.10.2012. Arrears wherever due will be paid.

Sr.DPO Sr.DFM

09 Payment of OT and 25% mileage arrears to Running staff.

Expeditious action will be taken for payment. Sr.DFM

Sr.DPO 10 Not directing of Shri M.U.M.

Singh, LP/Goods who is in the promotional panel for LP/Pass, for passenger promotional training without the revision of seniority. Improper assessment of vacancies for filling for LP/Goods to LP/Pass resulting in non-filling of vacancies as well as denial of promotions to the eligible.

The issue will be examined Sr.DPO

11 Non-payment of OT allowance for supervisors attending breakdown duties. Supervisors attending breakdown duties may be paid as is being done in other divisions.

Union may bring out specific cases pending for payment.

Sr.DME Sr.DEN/Co-ord Sr.DSTE

It has been decided in the meeting to conduct 32nd PNM meeting on 25.09.2012. DS/SCRMU has been advised to send the agenda items on or before12.09.2012.

1). ACCOUNTS: Agenda Subjects: Nil Review Subjects: Nil 2) CIVIL ENGINEERING:- Agenda Subjects: Sl No. Subject No. Subject

05/03/12 Provision Railway Quarters for staff of SSE/C&W/O/NGNT & SSE/Works/O/GNT: No quarters are provided for the staff of SSE/C&W/O/NGNT & SSE/Works/O/GNT. There are 7 Supervisors, 9 Trolleymen, 2 Black smith & 2 helpers who are emergency staff. Around 30 staff in M1 & G3 gangs are also not provided with Railway Quarters. There is a heavy demand for Railway quarters at Guntur. The Union suggests the space behind the SSE/C&W/O/NGNT may be utilised for construction of two multi storied buildings to meet the demand.

Remarks There is severe funds constraint, however the matter will be examined.

1. Closed

Minutes There is severe funds constraint. Already it is planned to construct quarters at Guntur.

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06/03/12

Filling up of vacancies of MP Gang of SSE/P. Way/O/NGNT:Sr. DEN North has sanctioned one year back. So far no action is taken to fill up the vacancies in the MP Gang of SSE/P. Way/O/NGNT. The Union requests the administration to fill up the vacancies of MP Gang of SSE/P. Way/O/ NGNT.

Remarks At present, there are large number of vacancies in P.Way cadre for which recruitment is being made by RRC. After joining of new trackmen, this issue will be examined.

2. Closed

Minutes At present, there are large number of vacancies in P.Way cadre for which recruitment is being made by RRC. After joining of new trackmen, this issue will be examined. Discussed and closed.

11/03/12 Provision of toilets & tiffin Room at SSE /P.Way/O/DKD: Employees of SSE/PWay /O/DKD are facing lot of difficulties due to non availability of toilets and tiffin rooms at SSE/P.Way/O/DKD. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide toilets & tiffin Room at SSE/P. Way/O/DKD.

Remarks They will be provided in the new Zone and will be completed before December-2012.

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Minutes They will be provided in the new Zone and will be completed before December-2012.

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CEM: LC NO.260: Provision of drinking water: Drinking water is not available at LC No.260. Staff are facing lot of difficulty for the water while on duty at LC No.260. The Union requests the administration to provide extension of pipe line from CEM station OR provide a separate bore well near the LC Gate No.260.

Remarks Separate Bore Well will be provided in the new Zone and will be completed before December-2012.

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Minutes Separate Bore Well will be provided in the new Zone and will be completed before December-2012.

15/03/12 CEM: Provision of lighting on platform No.2 rising of platform level: CEM is crossing station for 57306 & 57623 Passenger trains which are arriving in the night. No lighting arrangements are available on platform 2. Platform level is below the rail level. Many passengers while getting down from the night trains are getting injuries and they are picking up argument/quarrel with the Railway Employees on duty. Employees are facing embarrassing situation. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange rising of the level of the platform and lighting arrangements on platform No.2 at CEM at the earliest.

Remarks This will be discussed in the meeting.

5. Closed

Minutes Vegetation/Grass removed on PF No.02. Sufficient lighting has been provided. Discussed and closed.

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18/03/12 CMZ: Provision of toilets: On duty staff are facing lot of difficulties. Public toilets provided are far away and not in working order. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide toilets for the convenience of on duty Dy. SS at the earliest.

Remarks The Toilets will be constructed in the New Zonal Works.

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Minutes The Toilets will be constructed in the New Zonal Works. 19/03/12 CMZ: Provision of drinking water for station staff &

engineering staff: Water presently being supplied is not suitable for drinking. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide water suitable for drinking keeping in view of the health of the employees

Remarks The water, that is being supplied to the Staff Quarters is potable as per the Test Report of Regional Public Health Laboratory/Kurnool.

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Minutes The water, that is being supplied to the Staff Quarters is portable as per the Test Report of Regional Public Health Laboratory/Kurnool. The chroline tablets will be supplied to the station Master.

20/03/12 DMT: Clearing of wild vegetation in the circulating area of station and Railway quarters:Reptiles and insects are causing concern to the travelling public and to the occupants of the Railway quarters. The Union requests the administration to arrange clearance of wild vegetation in the circulating area of the station and around the Railway quarters at DMT.

Remarks Clearing of wild vegetation was completed during July-2012.

8. Closed

Minutes Clearing of wild vegetation was completed during July-2012. The subject is closed.

21/03/12

DMT: All the Railway Quarters are roof leaking: Roofs of all the Railway quarters are leaking. Lot of difficulties are being faced by the occupants apart from the effect of reduction of life of the buildings. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange to arrest the leaking of roofs in the Railway quarters at DMT at the earliest.

Remarks A Joint Inspection by SSE/Works/NDL & SSE/Ele/NDL was conducted on 21-07-2012 and found no roof leakages, but only damp patches along walls. These will be attended in the next Zonal Works.

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Minutes A Joint Inspection by SSE/Works/NDL & SSE/Ele/NDL was conducted on 21-07-2012 and found no roof leakages, but only damp patches along walls. These will be attended in the next Zonal Works.

Review Subjects: 10.

Closed 03/02/12 Provision of toilets and trolley sheds for SSE/P. Way/NGNT

@ TEL: Jurisdiction of JE/P.Way/NGNT is between RAL and GNT and centrally located at TEL as headquarters. At present there are no facilities at TEL for

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safety of the Trolley & Toilet facility for the staff of

SSE/P.Way/NGNT @ TEL. Lot of difficulties being faced by the staff in the absence of toilets at TEL.There fore, the Union requests the administration to arrange provision of toilets & trolley shed at TEL for the use of staff of SSE/P. Way/NGNT.

Remarks The issue has been discussed with Sr.DEN/Central/BZA, who has agreed to permit P.Way Staff of GNT Division to avail the available facilities at SSE/P.Way/TEL. A letter has been sent to BZA Division vide this Office letter dt/ 13.07.2012.

Minutes The issue has been discussed with Sr.DEN/Central/BZA, who has agreed to permit P.Way Staff of GNT Division to avail the available facilities at SSE/P.Way/TEL. A letter has been sent to BZA Division vide this Office letter dt/ 13.07.2012. Discussed and closed

09/02/12 Provision of drinking water supply at CTYL, NRDP, SRMR & TPPI: Lot of difficulties are being faced for safe drinking water. The Union requests the administration for provision of drinking water supply at CTYL, NRDP, SRMR & TPPI at the earliest.

Remarks NRDP,SRMR & TPPI Colonies: Tender has been awarded on 10.07.2012. CTYL: Water sample at CTYL were examined by Public Health Department and certified as fit for drinking.

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Minutes NRDP,SRMR & TPPI Colonies: Tender has been awarded on 10.07.2012. CTYL: Water sample at CTYL were examined by Public Health Department and certified as fit for drinking. Water sample at CTYL will be once again examined.

11/02/12 Provision of scooter shed at MRGA Quarters: There is much difficulty for safe parking & shelter of the two wheelers in Railway Quarters at MRGA. Therefore, the Union requests the administration for provision of scooter shed at Railway Quarters in MRGA.

Remarks All the quarters are individual and single storied Feasibility will not be there to provide scooter shed.

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Minutes The matter will once again be examined. 13/02/12 Provision of separate municipal drinking water to Railway

Quarters at SAP: At present the municipal drinking water received is mixed in the bore water and being supplied for Railway Quarters at SAP. The Union requests the administration to provide municipal drinking water separately to the Railway Quarters at SAP.

Remarks Will be planned to provide in new Zone 2012-13. Target is December-2012.

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Minutes Will be planned to provide in new Zone 2012-13. Target is December-2012.

14/02/12 Provision of Tiffin Shed at PGRL for P.Way staff: Around 15 employees are taking lunch underneath the trees/on the platforms, which tarnish the image of the Railway. Employees

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are facing inconvenience in the absence of shelter for taking lunch. It is suggested that tiffin shed be constructed near Pump

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house for the convenience of the employees at PGRL. The Union requests the administration to provide a Tiffin shed at PGRL for P.Way staff at the earliest

Remarks Total Trackman available @ PGRL are 08 for 02 units. The staff available ie., present at any time is maximum of 4 to 5 only. Already one condemned quarters having shed and bench is sufficient for taking Tiffin/Lunch.

Minutes One condemned quarters which is having shed and bench will be provided for taking Tiffin/Lunch.

16/02/12 Provision of Air Coolers & Supervisors Chairs (Revolving Chairs) for SSE/P. Way/NDKD & SSE/Works/NDKD: The Union requests the administration to provide Air Coolers & Supervisor’s Chairs (Revolving Chairs) for the use of SSE/P. Way/NDKD & SSE/Works/NDKD.

Remarks Chairs will be provided as per eligibility at NDKD.

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Minutes Chairs will be provided as per eligibility at NDKD. 18/02/12 Provision of drinking water facility at SJL: At present hand

operated one bore well is available. Water output of this bore well is inadequate for the use of traveling public and the staff working in the Railway Station. Provision of electrical pump set, overhead tank and water taps on Platforms are essential. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide drinking water facility at SJL.

Remarks Engineering Department requested the Panchayat for reconnection of water supply to SJL station. However they expressed inability.

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Minutes This matter will be persued with higher authorities of panchayat by writing a letter.

26/02/12 Provision of toilets in SSE/P. Way/GID:New office building has been constructed one year back without the provision of toilets. Much difficulty is being experienced by the employees in the absence of toilets. The Union requests the administration to provide toilets at SSE/P. Way/GID at the earliest.

Remarks The work could not be taken up due to sand problem. Target is December-2012.

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Minutes The work could not be taken up due to sand problem. Target is December-2012

27/02/12 Provision of false ceiling at SSE/P. Way/NDL & SSE/P. Way/GID:The Union requests the administration to provide false ceiling at SSE/P.Way/O/NDL & SSE/P.Way /O/GID.

Remarks SSE/P.Way/NDL’s Office was already provided with false ceiling. In regard to SSE/P.Way/GID’s Office, it is not required as it is proposed to construct TT Machine Rest Room on the top of SSE/P.Way/GID’s Office.

18. Closed

Minutes Discussed and Closed 19. 29/02/12 Provision of toilet and trolley shed for SSE/P. Way/GNT: Lot

of difficulties being faced by the staff in the absence of toilets at SSE/P.Way/O/GNT. Inconvenience is also being experienced

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since there is no trolley shed.

Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange provision of toilet & trolley shed at GNT for the use of staff of SSE/P. Way/GNT.

Remarks The existing toilet facilities will be attended for repairs and extended for all the staff.

Minutes The existing toilet facilities will be attended for repairs and extended for all the staff.

07/01/12 NDL – Construction of Railway Quarters: Many old Railway quarters have been condemned & dismantled at Nandyal. Rents have gone up and the employees are unable to get the suitable private accommodation due to various constraints. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange construction of new railway quarters at the earliest.

Remarks Estimate is under Vetting at Accounts Department.

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Minutes Estimate is under Vetting at Accounts Department. 08/01/12 VJA – Change of Roster to Group ‘D’ staff of Operating

Department: Group ‘D’ staff not provided with railway quarters at VJA is eligible for double rest but not being given. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to change the roaster duly providing the double rest.

Remarks The proposal of condemnation at VJA is under process with engineering Department.

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Minutes The process will be completed by 10.09.2012 . 09/01/12 Provision of toilets for on duty staff at SRPM & POA

stations: At present there is no toilet facility for the on duty staff at SRPM & POA stations. Even though both are way side stations, lot of public are moving all around. On duty staff are facing much difficulty to attend the nature calls decently. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide toilet facility at SRPM & POA stations.

Remarks POA: New Toilet is under construction at platform and will be completed by August 30th 2012 SRPM: New Toilet will be constructed in the new Zone.

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Minutes POA: New Toilet is under construction at platform and will be completed by September 30th 2012. SRPM: New Toilet will be constructed in the new Zone

21/01/12 One Trackman is being utilized as BTC which has higher responsibility, without proper training. Any mistake committed by the inexperienced BTC is being viewed seriously and harsh punishments are being awarded. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to utilize the experienced personnel as BTC.

Remarks Proposal resubmitted to accounts with Sr.DEN/Co-ord’s remarks vide letter No.SCR/P-GNT/165/W3/Creation /BTC dated 28.08.2012.

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Minutes Proposal resubmitted to accounts with Sr.DEN/Co-ord’s remarks vide letter No.SCR/P-GNT/165/W3/Creation /BTC dated 28.08.2012.

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06/05/11 Provision of Tool Boxes (Gang Boxes) at wayside stations in the jurisdiction of SSE/P. Way/NGNT: Each gang of SSE/P. Way/NGNT is provided with Tool Boxes at various locations for securing tools and records as required. These boxes were provided by the Britishers before independence and all of them are corroded and beyond repairs. Records kept in the boxes are getting wet in the rain. Lot of inconvenience is being faced by the Gang men. At times, snakes were also found in the tool boxes as the bottom of these boxes have badly damaged. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange replacement of Tool Boxes (Gang Boxes) of SSE/P. Way/NGNT at the earliest.

Remarks NBR: One Quarter was allotted to keep Gang Boxes/Tools. VJA: Under construction. Uppalapadu (LC.No.249): Will be constructed by September-2012. Jampani & Vemuru: One vacant room in the station building has been allotted to gang staff.

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Minutes All these works will be completed by 30th September 2012. 19/05/11 Occupation of Railway Quarters deduction of HRA: At

present Engineering staff @ Nagireddypalli, Srirampuram, Valigonda and Bommaipalli are forced to occupy the Railway Quarters and deducting HRA. Whereas essential staff of other departments at above stations are omitted. The Union requests exempt Engineering staff also by taking actual conditions into consideration.

Remarks The condemnation of Quarters @ VLG is under process and the other stations, the Quarters will be repaired as per the requirement. The Quarters at MRGA are not allotted to any body and no rent/HRA are recovered. The quarters at VLG & Bommaipalli were inspected by ADEN/NLDA and certified unfit for occupation in present condition. Hence, the employees can be permitted to vacate quarters and HRA can be paid.

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Minutes The issue will be settled by 20th September 2012. 02/03/11 Provision of Electrical supply and construction of Platform

on New Goods Complex line at REP Goods Shed: At present the existing platform is in damaged condition. Rakes are being placed for loading/unloading. Commercial staff, merchants and their labour also are facing much difficulty while loading/unloading. Lighting arrangements are also insufficient to meet night operation Therefore, the Union requests the administration to construct the platform with lighting arrangements.

Remarks Civil Engg. Portion completed and electrical lighting work in progress.

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Minutes Electrical lighting work in progress.

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13/02/11 Provision of tiffin shed at SSE/P. Way/O/NGNT: Staff of SSE/P.Way/NGNT & SSE/W/NGNT are facing lot of inconvenience for taking lunch in the hot summer in the absence of a shelter. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide Tiffin shed at SSE/P.Way/O/NGNT at the earliest.

Remarks Benches will be provided in the next Zonal Agreement 2012-13.

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Minutes Benches will be provided in the next Zonal Agreement 2012-13. 17/03/09 Revision of Duty Rosters of Engineering Gatemen as per the

revised classification of Engineering Gate on S.C. Railway:- Though it was agreed vide PNM Item No.17/02/08 dt.0406.2008 that reclassification based on previous census and action accordingly will be taken, no revision of roster as per reclassification is done so far. As per the instructions of Dy. CE/Br.Lines/HQ/SC, given at the instance of CPO/IR/HQ/SC and GS/SCRMU/SC vide Lr. No.W.287/Genl./ Vol.I dt.11.05.2009, basing on class of gate, Duty roster of the Engg. Gatemen for manning to be done as per item No.10 of Annexure 91, of Para.904 of IRPW. This is a matter causing very serious concern to the staff and action as directed by the headquarters as above to revise the rosters of gatemen of gates reclassified as B1, B2, A. Spl may be done expeditiously treating the matter as most urgent

Remarks Implementation of new roster will be verified.

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Minutes Implementation of new roster will be verified. 22/02/08 Facilities to be provided at MRGA Colony & Station:-

· Drinking water supply from municipality is to be augmented from providing 6 more taps in the colony · Proper drainage is to be provided to avoid waste water stagnation and mosquito breading etc. at every quarters.

Remarks The municipal commissioner was contacted regarding water supply to colony through street taps. It was stated that at present the MRGA railway station area is not in municipal limits and hence it is not possible to provide water supply. It was also stated that proposals for merging of Railway station area into municipal limits have been sent to the Government and sanction is expected within a month or two. After the official merger of railway station area in to municipal limits the water supply can be given by municipality. The drainage work is already in progress. The work is getting delayed due to sand problem. The agency was advised to expedite the work. Trail pumping is carried out at the new bore well provided on the bank of Nagarjuna Sagar left main canal. Water is collected and being sent for testing again.

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Minutes The drainage work is already in progress. The work is getting delayed due to sand problem. The agency was advised to expedite the work. Trail pumping is carried out at the new bore well provided on the bank of Nagarjuna Sagar left main canal. Water is collected and being sent for testing again.

3). COMMERCIAL:- Agenda Subjects: Nil Review Subjects:

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01/02/12 Provision of facilities for women employees working in the Booking Office, Railway Station, C&W Depot, Electrical Depot etc.,: Dress Changing Room,Toilets. Lot of difficulties being faced by the women employees. The Union requests the administration to provide the above facilities at the earliest.


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Minutes The room available on Platform No:1by the side of AC Waiting Hall can be utilised for the purpose by all lady employees.

02/02/12 Provision of 2nd Parcel clerk round the clock in Transshipment Point located on PF No.4:At present only one parcel clerk is looking after the loading & unloading at GNT Station, there is grouping of trains. Hence one clerk is not sufficient. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide 2nd parcel clerks round the clock in Transshipment Point located on Platform No.4.

Remarks Already the Divisional Secretaries of SCRM Union & SCRE Sangh are advised vide this office letter No.GNT/C.415/BOS dated 12.07.2012 to discuss in Joint Meeting to decide the matter of pin pointing the posts.

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Minutes Now it has been decided to hold the Joint Meeting on one of the days between11th to 13th September 2012

08/02/12 Filling up of vacancies of Parcel Hammals in the Commercial Department: At present there are 9 parcel hamals physically working in the parcel office, Guntur. Each shift requires at least 4 members i.e 2 for unloading and 2 for loading. Accordingly, 16 staff are required. Employees are put to maximum stress and strain for loading/unloading without causing train detentions. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to fill up the vacancies of parcel hamals and arrange to direct the parcel hamals working elsewhere.


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Minutes Discussed and closed. 17/02/12 Implementation of 8 hours continuous rosters for

commercial clerks operating Unified Counters: PGRL, MAG, MRGA: At present employees are working in 12 hours roster. This roster was fixed when there was no reservation system. Now the employees are working both reserved and un reserved tickets on unified ticketing system. There was bench marking for sanction of posts at the rate of 800 tickets per shift. After implementation of unified system there are so many stations issuing more than 800 tickets on unified working system. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to implement 8 hours continuous roasters for commercial clerks operating Unified Counters meeting the bench marking norms.

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Remarks Duty rosters for the staff of Commercial Clerks at SAP & PGRL is made for 12 Hours from 06.00 Hrs to 18.00 Hrs. Eight Hours Shift from 05.00 Hrs to 13.00Hrs & 13.00 Hrs to 21.00 Hrs is fixed for Commercial Staff at MRGA for one counter and from

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08.00 Hrs to 12.00Hrs & 16.00Hrs to 20.00 Hrs is given for 2nd

counter , where both PRS cum UTS tickets are issued . The operating staff will have to issue tickets between 21.00 Hrs to 05.00 Hrs only At MAG , the average No. of PRS tickets issued is 95 per day . It will be proposed for provision of exclusive PRS with separate staff .

Minutes Duty rosters for the staff of Commercial Clerks at SAP & PGRL is made for 12 Hours from 06.00 Hrs to 18.00 Hrs. Eight Hours Shift from 05.00 Hrs to 13.00Hrs & 13.00 Hrs to 21.00 Hrs is fixed for Commercial Staff at MRGA for one counter and from 08.00 Hrs to 12.00Hrs & 16.00Hrs to 20.00 Hrs is given for 2nd counter , where both PRS cum UTS tickets are issued . The operating staff will have to issue tickets between 21.00 Hrs to 05.00 Hrs only At MAG , the average No. of PRS tickets issued is 95 per day . It will be proposed for provision of exclusive PRS with separate staff .Discussed and closed.

20/02/12 Provision of Reservation Counter in Rail Vikas Bhavan: Nearly 250 employees & Officers are working in the divisional office. At times the line programmes are decided with short notice for which lot of inconvenience is being experienced by the employees & officers. It is essential to provide a reservation counter in the Rail Vikas Bhavan. Public in the surrounding areas such as Pattabhipuram, Krishna Nagar, Sthambala Garuvu, Syamala Nagar, NGO Colony are also facing much difficulty to come to reservation office to get the reservation. One reservation counter may be provided in the Divisional Office to cater for the needs of the employees, officers and open for the public to earn revenue. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide one reservation counter in the Divisional Office

Remarks A letter has been sent to CCM/Pm asking for the provision of PRS counter at Rail Vikas Bhavan duly explaining the position on 24.07.2012

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Minutes A letter has been sent to CCM/Pm asking for the provision of PRS counter at Rail Vikas Bhavan duly explaining the position on 24.07.2012

35. 04/01/12 NLPD – Duties of Indoor/Outdoor Dy.SS: As per SWR indoor/outdoor duties are defined. But outdoor Dy.SS is also entrusted with additional commercial work (issuing of Tickets, maintenance of commercial records and returns etc.). At the time of interception, outdoor Dy.SS has to attend personally securing of trains and exchanging alright signals for all pass through trains for on & off sides. In the mean time he is unable to issue tickets. Therefore, the Union suggests that the commercial staff available at NLPD on account of In Motion Weigh Bridge may be utilized for performing the commercial work to enable the outdoor Dy.SS to concentrate on the train operations.

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Remarks The matter of providing the staff to delink the commercial duties from the outdoor Dy.SS is under process as in principle it is agreed to provide Commercial Clerk at NLPD.

Minutes The matter of providing the staff to delink the commercial duties from the outdoor Dy. SS is under process as in principle it is agreed to provide Commercial Clerk at NLPD.

05/05/11 Provision of Furniture to Booking Office GNT Station (East & West Bookings):Staff are experiencing difficulty in securing the sale proceeds of tickets due to not availability of cash drawers. Chairs provided are inconvenient for the working in the cash counters in the booking office. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide suitable furniture to Booking Offices at GNT (East & West Bookings) with cash drawers at the earliest

Remarks Proposal was sent to CCM for taking sanction from GM vide this office letter dated 22.03.2012 followed by reminders dated 15.05.2012 &18.06.2012. It is learnt that CCM has approved the proposal and sent to FA&CAO for financial vetting.

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Minutes A D.O.letter will be addressed from DRM. 12/04/11 Provision of AC at Booking office at GNT: Booking office is

very hot. Printers are frequently giving trouble because of heavy crowd and climatic conditions. Traveling public also getting annoyed due to even slight delay in printing because of their anxiety to pick up trains to their destinations. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange to provide AC in the Booking Office, Guntur

Remarks As decided by DRM, Booking office will be inspected by DRM and a decision will be taken accordingly.

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Minutes As decided by DRM, Booking office will be inspected by DRM and a decision will be taken accordingly.

16/04/11 Provision of Lock & Key facility to safeguard Railway Cash: Lock & Key facility is not available at various stations in GNT-NDL Section. Commercial Staff at many stations are finding it very difficult to safeguard the sale proceeds. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide necessary lock & key facility to the commercial staff in GNT –NDL section for safeguarding the Railway Cash

Remarks Action is taken to provide Cash Chests.

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Minutes Cash chest was provided at VKN. 4). ELECTRICAL :- Agenda Subjects:

22/03/12 GID: Provision of exhaust fan in Dy. SS/O/GID: Ventilation is poor in the Dy.SS/O/GID and the staff are feeling suffocation. The Union requests the administration to arrange provision of exhaust fan in Dy.SS/O/GID at the earliest

Remarks Exhaust Fan provided hence, the subject may be closed.

39. Closed

Minutes Exhaust Fan provided hence, the subject is closed.

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Review Subjects: 03/01/12 Provision of Pick-Up Van to Electrical Department: There are

various electrical installations over the jurisdiction of Electrical Maintenance Depot/GNT essential for power distribution and generation in case of failure of the commercial supply. It is essential to move the men and materials for regular maintenance as well as to attend failures irrespective of weather conditions even in night time also. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide one Pick-up-van in the lines of vehicle provided for S&T Department.

Remarks The proposal is under finance vetting at Sr.DFM/GNT

40.

Minutes Tender notice has been given. 03/02/11 Provision of high mast lamp at old goods shed point: High

mast lamps provided at both ends are not covering the entire area of Goods Shed. Customers are facing lot of inconvenience at Goods Shed point for loading/unloading their materials in the dark. Employees are also facing difficulty in riveting &sealing of the wagons.Therefore,the Union requests to provide one high mast lamp at old goods shed point at the earliest.

Remarks The work has been awarded and LOA has been issued on 18.04.2012.

41. Closed

Minutes The work has been awarded and LOA has been issued on 18.04.2012.

05/02/11 Provision of water coolers in GNT station area: Water is being supplied in cans to Booking Office, REP Goods Shed, Parcel Office, Dy.SS/O/GNT & Platform TXR’s Office. It is too hot for consumption directly due to prevailing hot weather conditions. Therefore, Water coolers are to be provided. Therefore, the Union requests to provide water coolers early.

Remarks It is planned to install RO Mineral Plant at important locations which are being donated by outsiders

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Minutes It is planned to install RO Mineral Plant at important locations which are being donated by outsiders

5). MECHANICAL:- Agenda Subjects :-

07/03/12 Implement of minutes of meeting on SPAD cases held at Railway Board on 12.06.2012 at possible appropriate levels immediately as per the Railway Board’s lr.No.2004/M(L)/466/7101 dated.14.06.12 The Union requests the administration to adopt all the possible steps envisaged in the above report.

Remarks Proposal submitted to Headquarters for approval to implement the same (Copy Enclosed).

43. Closed

Minutes Proposal submitted to Headquarters for approval to implement the same. (Copy Enclosed). Union may take up the issue at headquarters level. Discussed and closed.

44. Closed

08/03/12 VCD: Location of VCD is not proper. Low light and low alarm sound not detectable when driver is on dynamic or 8th notch or whistling at gates. It is creating cause to punish a driver rather than user friendly. With the fear LPs are advising the ALPs to only watch VCD neglecting caution orders, signals and loco troubles and reading, which may cause untoward incidents.

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Purpose of keeping the VCD is defeated in the present location/features. The Union requests the administration to immediately relocate VCDs duly changing the design by improving the light & alarm sounds and also its timings. It is requested to change the punishment norms.

Remarks Pertains to Headquarters. However , a letter addressed to Dy. CME/R&L/SC in this regard

Minutes Pertains to Headquarters. However , a letter addressed to Dy. CME/R&L/SC in this regard. A copy of the letter handedover to Union and Union will take up this issue at headquarters level (copy enclosed).

Review Subjects:-Nil 6).MEDICAL :- Agenda Subjects:-

01/03/12 Provision of dress changing room/Rest Room with toilet facility for safaiwalis working under CHI/Stn/GNT: Nearly 50 to 55 women employees under the control of CHI in split roster from 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and from 14.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs with rest period between 11.00 hrs to 14.00 hrs. Dress changing/Rest Room with toilet facility is essential. Previously the administration has agreed to provide one room but not materialized. In the absence of these facilities women employees (safaiwalis of CHI/O/GNT) are exposed to untold miseries. Therefore, Union request the administration to provide one dress changing cum rest room with toilet facilities for the use of safaiwalis of CHI/O/GNT at the earliest.


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Minutes Engineering Branch and Medical Branch will review the available accommodation and action will be taken.

Review Subjects:- 13/05/11 Eligibility of wards (General/Non-AC Sharing etc.): At present

employees and their families below the GP 4200 are being sent to General Ward at St. Joseph Hospital, Guntur. They are suffering a lot by way of keeping in General Ward especially women employees and their wards. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to kindly send all the employees in sharing room to avoid inconvenience for female employees and wards at St. Joseph hospital.

Remarks Waiting for the instructions from HQ. Item may be closed at Divisional level.

46.

Minutes The issue has been referred to the Zonal Railway/Rly. Board and action will be taken as advised by the Railway Board i.e. it will be decided in consultation with the Finance Department at Zonal Level.

7).OPERATING:- Agenda Subjects:

47. Closed

09/03/12 No.12806 is a super fast train and the Guard link operated between GNT-TEL is passenger Guard, which is incorrect: The Union requests the administration to operate 23 men link instead of 22 men link at the earliest.

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Remarks Instead of going pilot by T.No.12806 train, passenger guards are working the same train from GNT-TEL who are having sufficient working knowledge GNT-TEL section, as they are working passenger trains on this section. However, revision of Mail/Passenger guards link are under process. As early as possible the revised links will be implemented.

Minutes Revised link has been issued. 17/03/12 Provision of one computer with printer at SMR/O/NDL for

issue of caution orders: At present caution orders are being issued with manuscript. At times the alterations made are not legible. As such, the crew are facing lot of difficulties to understand them. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide one computer with printer at SMR/O/NDL for issue of caution orders with clarity and speed.

Remarks Centralized caution order for all notified stations, section wise are being supplied by Operating branch. As such there is no requirement of computer/Printer at NDL station for issuing caution order.

48. Closed

Minutes Centralized caution order for all Notified stations is in vogue and section wise are being supplied by Operating branch. As such there is no requirement of computer/Printer at NDL station for issuing caution order.Discussed and closed

Review Subjects: 05/01/12 NLPD – Provision additional Points man: 2 points men are

insufficient to assist the outdoor Dy.SS for securing of trains, change of locos, releasing of formation, issuing of caution orders etc. Yard working staff are facing hardship. Previously TXR staff used to assist in releasing of stabled trains. TXR staff have been withdrawn and that work also to be performed by the points man. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide additional points men at NLPD for safety in operation of trains.

Remarks As on date, there are 13 points men are working at NLPD as against 13 sanctioned posts. (8 at NLPD yard in continuous roster and 5 at two LC gates in EI roster including LR/RG) The above 8 points men are involved in shunting operations in their respective shifts. To ensure securing of the loads, releasing of the formations, issuing of caution orders etc. four more posts of points men are proposed to be created at NLPD to work in continuous roster including LR/RG.

49.

Minutes As and when the vacancy position improves, Pointsmen will be posted.

50. 08/01/11 Provision of TNC @ REP goods shed: RMS location, vehicle register, placements are to be done by TNC. Whereas no TNC is available in the REP Goods Shed. The Union requests to provide 1 post of TNC at REP Goods shed at the earliest. are undergoing initial training at ZRTI/MLY are expected shortly and out of which one can be posted at GNT to work at Reddipalem. Action is also on hand to fill up the left over two vacancies through available CG cases.

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Remarks Pro TNC’s are undergoing training from 30.07.2012 after completion of training at ZRTI action will be taken. Minutes Pro TNC’s are undergoing training from 30.07.2012 after completion of training at ZRTI, action will be taken.

8). PERSONNEL:- Agenda subjects:

02/03/12 Inordinate delay in finalizing settlement cases: Earlier PNM agreement was arrived to adopt joint procedure. But in practical the same was not implemented. The Union requests the administration to implement the JPO to finalise settlement cases to avoid hardship to the retired employees.

Remarks The “ONR” Cases are being done as per the JPO only. Previously, the number of “ONR” cases are 42 and it were reduced to 19. Out of these, 04 cases are CR Cases where the employees are not coming forward to submit the pension papers and 01 case is dispute. The remaining pending cases are 14. The balance cases are 14 only. The breakup is as under: 1.More than 06 months:01 2.More than 03 months:04 3.More than 02 months:04(These cases are under verification) 4.Less than 01 month : 05 Pension papers are not received , which are to be submitted by the legal heir All efforts are made to follow JPO( Copy of list enclosed)

51.

Minutes Co-ordination meeting with Accounts and Personnel Departments will be held to finalise ONR cases promptly.

03/03/12 Supply of SBF Posters in regional language (Telugu):At present the SBF posters are supplied in English/Hindi, which are not understood by most of the Group ‘D’ employees, thereby the utility is very low. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange supply of SBF Posters in the regional language (Telugu) so that most of the Group ‘D’ employees understand directly without interpretation of somebody who may say differently.

Remarks The SBF posters are printed by the head quarters and supplied to all divisions . At present they are printed only in English & Hindi . Division has requested HQ to supply SBF posters in Telugu vide letter No. SCR/P-GNT/456/Policy /WEL dated 23.7.2012

52.

Minutes The SBF posters are printed by the head quarters and supplied to all divisions . At present they are printed only in English & Hindi . Division has requested HQ to supply SBF posters in Telugu vide letter No. SCR/P-GNT/456/Policy /WEL dated 23.7.2012

53. 10/03/12

Inordinate delay for release of optees to their parent divisions: 1.Sri Veerabhadram, JE/Elec/NDL opted to SC Division. His seniority and lien was not mentioned at SC Division. His juniors were promoted in SC Division as well as GNT Division.

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2.Sri.P. Papaiah, Goods Hammal Helper, REP/GNT opted to SC Division. His juniors were promoted in SC Division. 3.Sri A. Sanjeeva Rao, Painter, SSE/W/O/NDKD opted to SC Division. His juniors were promoted in SC Division. He is going to retire in next few months. 4.Sri B. Samel, Brick Layer Gr.I, SSE /W /O/NDKD opted to SC Division. His juniors were promoted in SC Division. Even after lapse of 8 years the administration is unable to relieve them in time to their parent division. The administration has failed to ensure transfer of their lien to SC Division before removing their lien in GNT Division. As a result they were promoted neither in SC nor in GNT Divisions. Due to the lapses of the administration, the above employees have been exposed to monetary loss as well as stress and strain. There is a big question that how the employees’ retirement case would be settled. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to settle the case of Sri A. Sanjeeva Rao, Painter, SSE/W/O/NDKD in GNT Division itself and arrange to transfer the other optees to their parent division early conversely extend the promotional and monetary benefits to these employees as if they were transferred to SC division in consultation with SC Division

Remarks Issue is under examination.

Minutes Optees will be relieved to their respective divisions. 13/03/12 Payment of Stitching Allowance for staff of

SSE/P.Way/O/DKD: Male employees of SSE/P.Way/O/DKD were issued with the uniform more than six months before. So far stitching Allowance for these staff were not paid. The Union requests the administration to arrange payment of stitching allowance to the staff of SSE.P.Way/O/DKD.

Remarks An amount of Rs. 42180/- was drawn in July Salary Bill towards Stitching Allowance for 112 employees working under the control of SSE/P.Way/DKD

54. Closed

Minutes An amount of Rs. 42180/- was drawn in July Salary Bill towards Stitching Allowance for 112 employees working under the control of SSE/P.Way/DKD. The subject is closed.

16/03/12 NDL: Creation of posts of ASMs as per the recent job analysis: ASMs are facing lot of work pressure at NDL. Job Analysis also has been carried out recently at NDL. The Union requests the administration to provide posts of ASMs at NDL as per the recent job analysis at the earliest.

Remarks No Job Analysis was conducted recently at NDL.

55.

Minutes Job Analysis will be conducted. 56.

Closed 23/03/12 OT statement for operating staff is not issued in NDL-GID

section: Employees are unable to distinguish the OT paid /un paid in a particular month in the absence of the OT statements. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange issue of month wise statement of OT paid so aso to facilitate the staff for verification and to bring out shortfall if any.,

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Remarks OT Statements are provided to the staff through supervisory officials concerned along with pay slips for information of the staff every month.

Minutes OT Statements are provided to the staff through supervisory officials concerned along with pay slips for information of the staff every month. Discussed and closed.

24/03/12 Issue of seniority list & Promotions in GNT Division for Electrical Staff: Even after a lapse of 8 years after formation of GNT Division, seniority & promotion of electrical staff of GNT Division are governed by BZA division. Employees are facing lot of difficulties to clear their doubts about their seniority and promotions. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange issue of seniority & promotions at GNT Division itself early.


57.

Minutes The matter will be discussed in the Joint Meeting to be held between 11th to 13th of September 2012.

25/03/12 Denial of additional increment for the staff whose pay stagnated as on 01.01.2006:Many employees whose pay reached maximum pay in the 5th CPC scale stagnated before 01.01.2006 were not given the benefit of additional increment despite they are seniors. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange additional increment for those who are on stagnation on 01.01.2006 at the earliest.

Remarks No such representation is pending for this matter.

58.

Minutes Union will furnish the names of the employees who are due for additional increments.

26/03/12 BDPL: Payment of HRA on par with GNT: As per GOMS No.279 dt.12.07.2012 issued by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, 10 Panchayaths have been merged in to Guntur Muncipal Corporation. As a result, BDPL, part of Peda Palakaluru Panchayath has been merged with Guntur Municipal Corporation. Therefore, the Union urges the administration to arrange payment of HRA for the staff of BDPL on par with GNT.

Remarks District Collector, Guntur will be addressed for certification as to the merger of BDPL station with Guntur Urban agglomeration. Necessary action will be taken accordingly.

59.

Minutes Necessary action will be taken accordingly on the basis of notification issued by Government of Andhra Pradesh

Review Subjects:- 05/02/12

Selection of Sr. P. Way Supervisors in the Engineering Department: Selection of Sr. P. Way Supervisors under 50% LDCE Quota (10th class) is long pending. The Union requests the administration for calling for selection of Sr. P. Way Supervisors under LDCE Quota at the earliest.

60. Closed

Remarks Notification for filling up of 3 vacancies in Pway Supervisor category under 50% Promotional quota issued on 26.07.2012( Copy enclosed)

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Minutes Notification for filling up of 3 vacancies in Pway Supervisor

category under 50% Promotional quota issued on 26.07.2012(Copy enclosed). The subject is closed.

24/02/12 Non drawal of salary in favour of Sri B. Narasimha Rao, Spl.Trackman: The administration has failed to draw the salary for the months of August & September, 2007 in favour of Sri B. Narasimha Rao, Spl. Trk. Man even after the certification of the SSE/P. Way/ NGNT. The Union understands no reasons for the un due delay caused in arranging payment to the employee except that is a deliberate attempt to cause inconvenience to the employee/to undermine the objective of the Union to render justice to the employees. The Union demands the administration to arrange drawal of the salary due to the employee at the earliest & arrange to conduct an enquiry to fix the responsibility for non drawal of salary.

Remarks A letter has been addressed to both Organisations calling for a Joint Meeting .

61.

Minutes A letter has been addressed to both Organisations calling for a Joint Meeting between 11th to 13th September 2012.

28/02/12 Irregularities in selection & posting of Gangmate & Keymen in Engineering Department: OO Nos. ADEN/N/GNT/ 01/ 2012 Dated.27.03.2012 & ADEN/N/GNT/01/2012 Dated.27.03.2012): In the keymen selection without obtaining the unwillingness of the seniors, the juniors have been called for and selected. (Ex-Sri M. Prasad, Sri M. Christudas, Sri Muthaiah, Sri A. Babji & N. Srinivas etc.) For posting of both Gangmate & Keymen was made on pick and choose policy without following the seniority. Thereby some of the staff have deprived of their privilege. The Union demands the administration to rectify the irregularities at the earliest.

Remarks The issue was examined and it has been observed that proper procedure was followed in promotions and postings.

62.

Minutes Union represented that Gangmate selections are proper. Keymen selection is not in order. It will be once again examined.

12/01/12 Provision of Brick Layer, Carpenter khalasi posts at SSE/W/NLDA: Brick Layer & Carpenter khalasi posts are required at SSE/W/NLDA. Medically decategorised staff absorbed in the higher grades of Brick Layer & Carpenter does not possess the required skills. General Khalasis who are having the skills are reluctant to do the same as they are not designated and not provided avenue for promotions in the relevant fields. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide Khalasi posts in Brick Layer & Carpenter at SSE/W/O/NLDA.

63.

Remarks The existing Carpenter Helper vacancy will be filled from among the eligible General Khalasis available under the SSE/Works/NLDA unit.

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Minutes The existing Carpenter Helper vacancy will be filled from among

the eligible General Khalasis available under the SSE/Works/NLDA unit.

16/01/12 Provision Union office for Headquarters Branch, Guntur: At present no office accommodation is provided for the Headquarters Branch Union. The Union requests the administration to provide the office accommodation for the Headquarters Branch.

Minutes Union may propose suitable accommodation Remarks Union may propose suitable accommodation

64.

Minutes Union may propose suitable accommodation 20/01/12 Filling up of vacancies of Welder & Blacksmith in

SSE/P.Way/O/SAP: At present book of sanction shows 1 welder khalasi at SAP The administration miserably failed to fill up the Vacancy. The Union requests the administration to arrange filling up of the vacancy

Remarks As per BOS there is only one sanctioned post of Blacksmith Helper in SSE/Pway SAP action is on hand to fill up the said vacancy.

65.

Minutes The vacancy position of Khalasis is re-distributed by Engineering Department . The same will be examined and suitable action will be taken.

14/05/11 Injustice done in the case of Smt.E.Narayanamma, Safaiwali/C&W/Guntur: Smt. E. Narayanamma, was working as Safaiwala in CHI/O/GNT. She was transferred to C&W depot, GNT as Safaiwala on administrative grounds. As such, seniority of the employee transferred on administrative grounds is to be protected. But, in this case the employee has been deprived of the protection of her seniority through the lists circulated recently. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to rectify and restore the seniority of Smt. E. Narayanamma, Safaiwali immediately.

Remarks Union may take up the issue at HQ PNM as the issue was referred to HQ.

66.

Minutes A reminder will be sent to Hd.Qrs. to get the clarification on the issue. A copy of the letter will be given to Union.

24/01/11 Issue of duty Rosters as per reclassification of LC Gates: As per Correction Slip No.100, P.Way Manual, reclassification of LC Gates was done based on the Train Vehicle Units and indicated in the Working Time Table–66. So far, the revised rosters as per reclassification of LC Gates have not been issued for some of the LC gates. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange to issue revised roasters as per their classification.

Remarks As per the latest Railway Board guide lines issued vide letter No. 2012/E(LL)/HER/23 dated 28.08.2012( Copy Enclosed) all special class gates of Engineering & Traffic Department are provided with continuous roster. There is no need to carryout factual Job analysis / work study.

67.

Minutes Union represented about providing 60hours roster at 46, 52, 72, 71, 50 which are engineering gates.

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9). SIGNAL & TELECOMMUNICATION:- Agenda Subjects:

04/03/12 Provision of Rain Coats to electrical and S&T Staff:At present rain coats are not supplied to S&T and Electrical Staff for those who perform duties in rain. The Union requests the administration to arrange supply of quality /branded rain coats to the eligible employees of S&T and Electrical Departments.

Remarks S&T:- As pointed out the S&T item in the PNM , it is to state that the Rain Coats had already supplied to S& T staff of GNT Division as approved by the competent authority in the year 2010 of December. As per the policy guidelines it shall be supplied once in three years time. Accordingly , now this is due in December-2013. Electrical:- 20 Nos each available at SSE/M/GNT &SSE /OHE /GNT 150 Nos are collected from MFT stores on 24.07.2012 and are under distribution.

68. Closed

Minutes S&T:- As pointed out the S&T item in the PNM , it is to state that the Rain Coats had already supplied to S& T staff of GNT Division as approved by the competent authority in the year 2010 of December. As per the policy guidelines it shall be supplied once in three years time. Accordingly, now this is due in December-2013. Electrical:- 20 Nos each available at SSE/M/GNT &SSE /OHE /GNT 150 Nos are collected from MFT stores on 24.07.2012 and are under distribution. Discussed and closed

Review Subjects: 09.03.11 Implementation of Duty Roster @ NLPD for ESMs: At present

all the staff are working in general duty. NLPD is a major yard and SSI is available, which requires round the clock manning. Even though Sr. DPO /GNT had issued the duty roster in the year 2010, unfortunately the same is not implemented so far. The Union requests to implement the duty roster for ESMs at NLPD immediately.

Minutes This will be discussed in the meeting. Remarks RRB papers have already been received and action is on hand

to absorb them. Once the candidates join after completion of training, the duty roster will be implemented.

69.

Minutes 9 persons from RRB have been recruited and under going training. Once the staff position improves, duty roster will be implemented.

10). SAFETY:- Agenda Subjects: Nil Review Subjects:

70. Closed

10/02/12 Provision of transport facility for safety department: Lot of difficulties being faced by the safety counselors for night inspections and also for the movements outside the office working hours.

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The Union requests the administration to provide one van to

carry safety material and also safety counselors during night inspections as well as at odd timings

Minutes The suggestion given by the SCRMU has been taken into account and it will be discussed with the adjacent divisions and amicable solution will be arrived to till the final decision is taken, it was decided to allow extra 1000KMs per month for the vehicle available with safety department for taking care of the above inspections as safety inspectors to be carried out intensively by safety counselors to improve safety, covering remote areas also.

Remarks Initially extra 1000Kms per month are allowed.

Minutes Initially extra 1000Kms per month are allowed. Discussed and closed.

11). STORES:- Agenda Subjects:

12/03/12 Supply of Uniform for women employees at SSE/P. Way/O/DKD: Women employees of SSE/P.Way /O/ DKD are not supplied with the uniform. The Union requests the administration to arrange supply of uniform to the women employees of SSE/P.Way/O/DKD at the earliest

Remarks Already issued/collected 10 no. of uniforms by the SSE/Pway/O/DKD on 20.07.2012 vide DMM /GNT ( Uniform Cell) Challan No. 2012/UC/024/565333 dated 20.07.2012 for the concerned staff.

71. Closed

Minutes Already issued/collected 10 no. of uniforms by the SSE/Pway/O/DKD on 20.07.2012 vide DMM /GNT ( Uniform Cell) Challan No. 2012/UC/024/565333 dated 20.07.2012 for the concerned staff. Subject is closed.

Review Subjects : 21/02/12 Supply of winter uniform for the staff working in MRGA – SC

section, which was notified by the administration: MRGA-SC section has typical weather conditions. During the peak winter, the temperature drops to sub zero temperatures in the open. Administration has already notified this section as eligible for winter uniform. As such, Loco Pilots, Guards, TTEs, TCs apart from the stationery staff in the MRGA – SC section. Unfortunately, administration has not supplied the winter uniform so far to all the eligible employees in GNT Division. The Union requests the administration to kindly arrange supply of the winter uniform well in advance.

Minutes DMM will again verify with Headquarters office and the erstwhile SC Division with regard to provision of winter uniform to the staff between MRGA-BN section.

Remarks Presently this Division does not have any provision for winter uniforms. Since the subject pertains to policy matter , the HQ ( COS) office has to issue necessary instructions in this regard. ( Copy of Dress Code Regulations enclosed for reference)

72.

Minutes The issue will be once again checked up with Secunderabad Division.

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12). SECURITY:- Agenda Subjects: Nil Review Subjects : Nil

No. of subjects discussed

No. of subjects closed

Balance

Agenda Subjects 26 14 12

Review Subjects 46 08 38

Total 72 22 50

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