MINUTES of the ZONAL PNM MEETING HELD with SWRM UNION on 30Th DECEMBER, 2014

MINUTES OF THE ZONAL PNM MEETING HELD WITH SWRM UNION ON 30th DECEMBER, 2014

MEMBERS PRESENT

OFFICIAL SIDE (S/SHRI) STAFF SIDE (S/SHRI)

1 K.Harikrishnan CPO 1 W.A. Yadwad Zonal President 2 S.S.Narayanan PCE 2 A. M. D’ Cruz General Secretary 3 P.Ganeswara Rao COM 3 D.Rangaswamy Vice President 4 T.V.Subba Rao CWE 4 Somasekhar Working President 5 B.Pandey FA&CAO 5 Chandrashekar Assistant General Secretary 6 R.S.Sinha CMM/Sales 6 D.Babu Assistant General Secretary 7 S.S.Soin CEE 7 Arthur Fernandes Assistant General Secretary 8 J.N.Raju CCM/FM 8 K.Haridas Assistant General Secretary 9 Dr.D.Jayakumar CMD 9 Smt.Jayalaxmi Rakop Assistant General Secretary 10 V.K.Verma CSE 10 Smt.Manohari Assistant General Secretary 11 C.K.Kutty Dy.CPO/IR 11 V.E. Charkhani Zonal Treasurer 12 I.Joseph Divisional Secretary/UBL 13 R.R.Naik Divisional President/UBL 14 K.G.Jayaramu Divisional Treasurer/UBL 15 K.V. Raghavendra Divisional Secretary/SBC 16 Kumar Divisional Treasurer/SBC 17 S.N.Mohammed Divisional Secretary/MYS 18 C.Murugan Secretary/HQ Branch/UBL 19 Arun L.K. Secretary/EMD Branch/UBL 20 P.Narayan Divl.President/WS Division 21 Shripathi Divl.Treasurer/MYS 22 Anilkumar.T.D. Secretary/MYSS 23 Manjunath.K. Secretary/Mech.Br/UBL

of 70 S E C T I O N –A (INTRODUCTION)

CPO in his opening address welcomed all the office bearers of SWRMU and Officers and Officials present for the 26th PNM with SWRMU and mentioned that this is the first ever 4th PNM in a year on SWR.

CPO also mentioned that this year has been very momentous for SWR as Cadre restructuring has been completed in almost all the departments.

CPO specially mentioned that SWR was able to host for the first time AIRF Convention where thousands of delegates attended from all over India and hoped that all of them might have gone back with complete satisfaction about the arrangements made by SWR. He also mentioned that under the eminent leadership of Shri A.M.D’Cruz, SWRMU has been extending full co-operation to the administration. CPO mentioned that administration had very cordial relationship with SWRMU and is attempting to solve the problems of employees in the spirit of mutual understanding.

Then, CPO requested Shri A.M.D’Cruz, GS/SWRMU to address the forum.

2.0 Shri A.M. D’Cruz, General Secretary, SWRMU welcomed Shri K.Harikrishnan, CPO, Shri C.K.Kutty, Dy.CPO/IR, Shri J.N.Raju, CCM/FM, Shri Yadwad, President/SWRMU and other esteemed office bearers and his colleagues to this 4th PNM of the current year.

2.1 GS mentioned that for the first time on SWR, 4 PNMs were conducted in a calendar year and thanked the General Manager, all PHODs and Chairman of PNM, who have taken keen interest to conduct the PNMs.

2.2 GS also mentioned that SWRMU is very much thankful to the administration for extending full co-operation in all aspects by all departments for smooth conduct of 90th AIRF Convention, which was held at Hubli from 18th to 20th November, 2014. 2.3 Shri D’Cruz mentioned that all the delegates, who have attended the AIRF convention, were fully satisfied and this credit should be attributed to all the departments of SWR. He also mentioned that by smooth conduct of Convention, SWRMU as well as SWR administration has got good reputation among Railwaymen especially for the wonderful arrangements made as most of them did not expect that the newly formed Railway will be able to hold the convention in a befitting manner. In this connection, he once again thanked the administration on behalf of General Secretary and President of AIRF.

2.4 GS mentioned that after the AIRF Convention at Hubli, they have attended JCM on 11th of December and Railway Board PNM on 12th and 13th of December both the meetings were very cordial.

2.5 GS mentioned that SWRMU is getting good cooperation from all the PHODs and expected that the same trend will continue in the new year also. He thanked the General Manager for allowing to continue this PNM, though he was not present, which shows the commitment of GM regarding the concerns of Railwaymen. 2.6 GS mentioned that they will not insist the presence of PHOD, but at the

of 70 same time, HOD who is attending the PNM should solve the problem of Railwaymen and responsible for implementation of the decision taken in the PNM forum.

2.7 Shri D’Cruz mentioned that still more results are expected from the Administration. He mentioned that AIRF is not against the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), PPP in Indian Railways, Restructuring of Railway Board, but at the same time, transparency should take place to wipe out the fears of Railwaymen about the privatization of Railways.

2.8 He mentioned that Hon’ble Prime Minister of India had openly declared in Varanasi that Railways will not be privatized at any cost, which is good news.

2.9 Shri D’Cruz mentioned that one more worrying factor of Railwaymen is continuance of NPS scheme. He mentioned that Pass & Pension are the only two important areas, where youth are attracted to join Railway Service and explained the importance of Pension Scheme instead of NPS.

The subjects to be discussed with General Manager were taken up in a separate meeting held with General Manager on 06.01.2015 and the following subjects were discussed.

Item No. Subject 05/2/2012 Classifying ‘RNN’ station under urban agglomeration for grant of HRA at ‘X’ rates (30%) 08/3/2012 Creation of 248 posts in S&T Department signal side 09/3/2012 Restoration of higher grade post surrendered in BRI Unit, SBC Division 4/1/2013 Replacement of walky talkie on DS-8 29/1/2013 Appointment on Sports grounds 11/01/2014 Erroneous Medical Examination at MYS Division 27/01/2014 Filling up of the post of Designated Officer under FSS Act, 2006 10/2/2014 Review of Compassionate Ground Appointment – Rejected cases 19/2/2014 Promotion of Staff Nurses and Matrons – Medical Department

Preamble Subjects

No. Subject 2 Delay in Compassionate Ground Appointments 4 Request transfer of Shri Sheo Shankar Prasad, JAA/FA&CAO/UBL 5 Surrender of 4 ECRC’s posts in Commercial Department of UBL Division based on Work Study Report 6 Separate reservation counter for railway staff at Mysore Railway Station

The minutes are indicated under relevant subjects.

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of 70 S E C T I O N –B (PREAMBLE SUBJECTS)

All the following 12 items tabled as preamble subjects had been sent to respective P/CHODs for detailed examination and remarks. All these issues will be replied to GS/ SWRMU separately. Preliminary discussions however were held on each item with the respective HOD.

(1) HOLIDAY HOME FOR GROUP-C STAFF AT COLVA BEACH, GOA:

Holiday Home was available near Colva Beach, Goa which was allowed to Group- C & D staff.

About ten years back it was taken only for Officers ie. Group A & B. Replacement was assured to us that nearby construction will be made and given. While going for the construction the State Govt., has objected not to construct due to ban near sea shore for new buildings. As such the correspondence was going on to accept for our Railways.

Since the problem was continuing, then i we thought of temporarily to keep available accommodation for Group-C & D staff, a rented building was taken through CSBFC’s fund and continued on rent basis for three years. A Now to renew the old leased building, he has told to vacate and CSBFC members seen new place, that the rent is what was given previous not I accepting but it is more and therefore they come back without any decision. After that, now the employees are without these facilities, the people are complaining to the Union. The Union would like to know that, what about the State Govt., to us for constructing the new building and if they are not permitting to construct new building, then what was available for Group C & D previously, the same can be given to occupy by the Group C employees since the first floor was considered. Hence, first floor can be given to Group C staff and Ground floor for Group-A & B staff, until any new building is constructed and given. PCE R E M A R K S:

This subject has been deliberated at length and PCE has stated that the building will be constructed within a period two years at Madgaon old station.

(2) DELAY IN COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENTS

Last PNM to this PNM which was agreed to, particularly SBC division no single case was appointed.

In that one case of Smt. Saraswathy Bai, W/o Late Sri Sathyanarayana Singh, ex.Sr.Tech/A-SSE/C&W/SBC (Preamble Sub.No.11), and Shri B.Naveen, S/o Late Sri Boya Ramanjneylu, ex.Khalasi Helper/Dsl/KJM shed & Sri.S.Seetharam Naik, S/o Late Sri Sugali Anje Naik, Hamal/SBC (Item no.10/2/2014) of PNM meeting held on 30th & 31st October, 2014.

GM Sir assured to us that after PNM also you can come and discuss but such a meetings are not taken place with GM Sir. Because we could not meet the GM regularly, all the cases are kept pending without any result. Our honourable GM has told to SPO/IR, that per day at least morning one Page 4 of 70 case and evening one case to be completed but that also not taken care. After last PNM to this PNM no one case has been cleared. CPO R E M A R K S:

It was informed to GS that the widow of Late Shri Sathyanarayana Singh, Ex. Sr.Tech/SSE/C&W/SBC may seek appointment instead of married daughter.

GS mentioned that the wife is of 54 years old and therefore, the widow has sought appointment for married daughter and it is permissible as per recent instructions given by the Railway Board.

CPO mentioned that the issue will be examined further.

The other two cases are already figuring in the PNM Subject No.10/2/2014 wherein it is minuted that DRM/SBC may have a relook of these cases.

(3) DECENTRALIZATION OF JE/ELECTRICAL IN GENERAL SERVICE

A meeting was held with SWRMU, CPO/SWR & CEE/SWR in CEE’s chamber on 03.10.2012 regarding decentralization of J E/Electrical in General Service among the Division, Workshops & Construction since neither workshop supervisors want to work in Division nor otherwise. Since then it is still pending without any decision and now Notification has been issued on the centralized seniority of Division & Workshop for selections in the said cadre of electrical department. (Ref: No.H/P-608/VI/JE-EL(GS)25%.PQ/Vol.II dt. 16.12.2014).This Union objects for the same and urges to keep the same in abeyance until a decision is taken on the subject as it is a PNM subject.

CEE, CPO R E M A R K S:

(4) REQUEST TRANSFER OF SHRI SHEO SHANKAR PRASAD, JAA/FA&CAO/UBL Sri Sheo Shankar Prasad, JAA working in Accounts department applied for request transfer to S.E.Rly due to his both the parents sickness and he was going every month to his native place to take care of them. Unfortunately his father has been expired on 19.06.2014 and no one available to do the final formalities of his father, finally he went by flight to his native place for his father death. Now his old age mother 77 years she is staying lonely in her native place. Now it is come to notice of this union that more than 14 staffs have been relieved and transferred from Accounts department to other railways recently. In view of above fact, this union request to relieve above staff to SER on sympathetic ground as a special case to take care of his old age widow mother who is staying lonely without any assistants. FA&CAO

of 70 R E M A R K S:

FA&CAO has stated that his case can be considered in case the employees, who are in priority, give NOC to this effect. The issue has been discussed with GM and has directed CPO to examine the case after calling for the concerned file/register from FA&CAO.

(5) SURRENDER OF 4 ECRC’S POSTS IN COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT OF HUBLI DIVISION BASED ON WORK STUDY REPORT (Ref:Sr.DPO/UBL Letter No.H/P.524/III/TE-ECRC/CR-2013, dated 03.11.2014)

It is surprised to note that 4 ECRC’s posts in Comml. Dept is surrendered in UBL division without consulting the Union. This has been brought to notice of GM/SWR on so many occasions and GM assured that taking into account work study we will not surrender any post, the concerned PHOD/HOD, DRM & Branch Officer has to be discussed. The 4 posts now surrendered in UBL division, the Sr.DCM has not agreed to surrender but requires additional posts. It is not understood how the posts are surrendered when Sr.DCM not agreed. These four posts to be restored immediately since it is happening that request transfers after considered could not be relieved to other division physically, problem is so much, but post surrendering is taking place easily in this Railway without consulting the trade union. We demand, GM to intervene and restore the post immediately and at the same time the request transfer ordered Mr.Albert Ericba should be relieved from VSG to SBC immediately and restore the 4 posts already said above. CCM, CPO R E M A R K S:

It is seen that 4 posts were surrendered after study of the work load. Since vacancies are not many, there should not be any problem for relieving Shri Albert Ericba, C&RS from VSG to SBC Division as per the transfer order already issued. DRM/UBL will be advised to relieve Shri Albert Ericba.

(6) SEPARATE RESERVATION COUNTER FOR RAILWAY STAFF AT MYSORE RAILWAY STATION:

A separate reservation counter should be opened at Mysore Railway Station for reservation of Railway Staff of Mysore Division and Workshop as this facility is already available in Bangalore and Hubli. CCM R E M A R K S:

This will be examined.

of 70 (7) COUNTING OF MILITARY SERVICE OF SHRI CHANDRA VANSH MANI SINGH, OS, CWM/O/MYSS TOWARDS CCS(PENSION) RULES, 1972

Counting of military service of Chandra Vansli Mani Singh, OS of this Workshop towards CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 as per Para (i) of Rly. Board’s letter No. F(E)Ill/2005/PN1/35, dated 26.09.05 (RBE No. 163/2005) and letter No. F(E)III/2005/PN1/35 dated 04.11.09 has not been finalized yet. It is understood that this case is pending with FA&CAO. Therefore, necessary orders may be issued for the counting of his service towards CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 at the earliest.

FA&CAO, CPO R E M A R K S:

FA&CAO mentioned that this will be looked into.

(8) PROCUREMENT OF 178 NOS OF FAKE CURRENCY DETECTING MACHINES TO PRS & UTS OVER SBC DIVISION

This union had raised a demand in the 35th DRM/PNM for procurement of Fake Currency Detecting & Cash Counting Machines over SBC Division. The division has vetted 178 Nos. and indent has been sent to Controller of Stores/UBL vide Sr.DCM/SBC Letter No.B/C.57/PROC/2014 dated 20.01.2014. As on date, not even a single machine is in working condition out of four machines for entire division. Hence, this union urges to speed up the procurement at the earliest to avoid inconvenience to Commercial Staff

COS, CCM R E M A R K S: COS has mentioned that the indent has been received on 29.12.2014 and action will be taken expeditiously to procure the fake currency detecting machines.

(9) CREATION OF POSTS OF GUARDS UNDER CADRE REVIEW.

A proposal have been sent vide Sr.DOM/SBC Letter No.B/P.l72/Guards, dated 01.07.2014 for creation of total 39 posts in the Guards Category in the cadre review the Competent Authority Approval is awaited from Headquarters for creation of the post. Hence, this union urges to communicate the approval of the post. COM, CPO R E M A R K S:

Details have been called from Bangalore division. On receipt of the same, this will be processed further.

of 70 (10) CHANGE OF CLASSIFICATION OF ROSTER FOR WFD, BWT & KPN & TSS STAFFS-TRD DEPARTMENT

This union had raised a subject in the SBC DRM/PNM vide subject No: 54/6/14 to change the classification of above TSS units from Ei to C as was existing till 2010. It is very pertinent to mention that from JTJ to MAS section the TSS staffs are working @ 8 hrs a copy of Roster from MAS division have been obtained and same as been obtained and same as been forwarded by Sr.DEE/SBC to CEE/SWR vide Letter No.B/TRD/150/1/PNM Vol.III, dated 22.12.2014 for necessary advice from HQ in this subject matter to revert the C- classification for SBC division.

Similarly for manning SSP from JTJ to MAS two staffs are working in (i.e.1+1=2 staffs) continuous roster whereas @ SBC division only one staff is working, in this regard also a letter has been sent to HQ for classification.

Hence, this union urges to advice SBC division to implement the roster of 8 hours as was existing in SBC division. CEE, CPO R E M A R K S:

(11) CHANGE OF CLASSIFICATION OF COMMERCIAL CLERKS OF RMGM

FJA was conducted on 08.01.2013 for change of classification and to the Competent Authority approval has been forwarded on 06.12.2013 to Headquarters for approval. This union urges to communicate the Headquarters approval at the earliest.

CCM, CPO R E M A R K S:

It was mentioned to the Union that necessary action will be expedited.

(12) IMPLEMENTATION OF RESTRUCTURING IN STORES DEPARTMENT

The restructuring was not implemented in Stores dept since disputes arised whether LDCE quota strength also to be taken for restructuring. As this advice has not gone to Dy.CMM/Stores/AP/ MYSS this restructuring not done. Hence we request CPO to advise Dy.CMM/Stores/AP/MYSS that taking 20% staff strength the restructuring to be implemented. · COS, CPO R E M A R K S:

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of 70 S E C T I O N –C (REVIEW ITEMS)

Item No. 05/2/2012 CPO, FA&CAO, DRM/SBC CLASSIFYING `RNN' STATION UNDER URBAN AGGLOMERATION FOR GRANT OF HRA AT `X’ RATES (30%). The staff working between YNK and RNN Station have represented to this Union that the up to RNN Station comes within 6 KMs radius from the BBMP limits in this connection they have obtained Dependency Certificate from Dy. Commissioner Bangalore Rural District vide letter dated 27.03.2008 and represented to administration also duly enclosing the copies of dependency certificate issued by DC Bangalore Rural requesting for grant of `X’ rates of HRA (i.e. 30%) to the staff working between YNK and RNN. It is also very pertinent to mention that it has been confirmed from the sister Central Government organization employees i.e. BSNL staff working at Rajanukunte, are being paid 30% HRA at X rates but same is deprived for the Railway men’s.

Hence, this Union urges for classifying up to RNN Station Urban Agglomeration and grant HRA to the staff retrospectively i.e. w.e.f. 30.08.2008 that is the date of issual of dependency certificate by Dy. Commissioner.

M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):

Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore has been requested to issue Dependency Certificate vide letters dated 10.06.2011 and 31.08.2012. Till date dependency certificate has not been received from Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore. This will be further followed with Dy.Commissioner. After receipt of dependency certificate from Dy. Commissioner/Bangalore Rural District, action will be initiated.

M I N U T E S (4/5-02-2014) It was informed to SWRMU that in spite of Railway’s references, till date dependency certificate has not been received from Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore. GS/SWRMU has requested to get the certificate in a time frame manner since other Central Government Departments are extending the benefit of 30% HRA. CPO has assured that this will be further followed up with Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014). Dependency certificate from Dy.Commissioner, Bangalore has been received. The case is under process for forwarding to Railway Board.

M I N U T E S (30/31-10-2014). The proposal has been sent to FA& CAO for concurrence. In turn FA& CAO sought clarification on certificate issued by Dy.Commissioner. A reference has been made by Bangalore Division on these points vide letter No. B/P 54/CT/Vol.II dated 24.09.2014 to Dy.Commissioner.

GS/SWRMU requested to expedite the issue. If still delay persists in processing, he has sought implementation of the classification from the date of 30.08.2008, the day this subject has been raised.

GS/SWRMU requested FA&CAO to accept the certificate issued by the Dy.Commissioner on the lines of Chikkabanavar, which was forwarded to Railway Board earlier and got the sanction also. In this connection, FA&CAO opined that we may approach civil authorities once again to get the certificate in the format of Railways and if it is not feasible, the present proposal may be resubmitted.

M I N U T E S The proposal will be sent to the Board. Page 9 of 70 Item No. 07/2/2012 CCM, DRM/SBC, UBL, MYS PROVISION OF ADEQUATE FACILITIES AT REST ROOM IN ZONAL RAILWAYS

This Union have been persistently complaining about the pathetic condition and poor maintenance of Ticket Checking Staff Rest Room in pursuant to the demand raised by AIRF in Boards PNM as well as JCM Meeting Railway Board have issued orders vide Letter No.2010/TG/V/10/3 dated: 02.03.2010 issued orders to provide infrastructure, including catering facilities to TTE’s Rest Room on the analogy of Drivers & Guards. But unfortunately in SWR this facility is not extended to Ticket Checking staff.

Hence, this Union urges for provision of infrastructure including catering facilities to at TTE’s Rest Room.

M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):

The latest position of facilities at TTEs Rest Rooms over S. W. Railway -Division-wise information is as follows:

Provisions of adequate facilities for Ticket Checking Staff in Rest Houses over S.W. Railways.

Whether Number of Maximum Number of Provision of toilets/Bath inspection Number Number of Number Number of Beds with Availability drinking Room/Toile Arrangem of the of properly of bath Location of staff availing mattress/b of water, ts and ent & facilities of Divis Room equipped Room TTEs Rest the facility at lankets Catering whether living area Frequency TTEs rest ion Coolers toilets/bath Fitted House any given provided arrangeme water Cooler of TTEs of washing House provide rooms with time (Beds (Beds nt Yes/No and water are of linen conducted d provided Geyser Required). Available). filter provided cleaned on by officers daily basis in a month

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

UBL/ TTEs Available not 10 10 No NO 2 1 Yes Yes 2 on 1st Floor working

SBC/MYS 21 19 No NO** 2 1 YES Yes Yes 2 at UBL

VSG 12 12 No 1 2 1 yes Yes Yes 3

U HPT 4 4 No 1 No YES Yes Yes 2 B Yes L BJP 6 5 No 1 1 No Yes Yes 2

BGK REST ROOM UNDER CONSTRUCTION

LD 3 5 No 1 Yes No Yes Yes 2 No** GDG 5 2 No 1 NO No Yes Yes 2

M MYS 12 12 No Yes 2 2 Yes Yes Yes 2 Y S SMET 10 8 No No 2 1 Yes Yes Yes 1

SBC (attached to 35 35 Yes * - 6 6 yes Yes Yes 2 running room)

S YPR B 16 14 No - 3 2 No Yes Yes 2 C (on Platform)

BWT 6 5 No - 1 1 No Yes Yes 2 (on Platform) Note:* At SBC, TTE rest room was attached to running room wherein catering facilities are made available to TTEs also. During the discussions, GS/SWRMU has highlighted the condition of TTEs rest Room at Chennai and Tirupathi as the employees are suffering a lot.

of 70 M I N U T E S (4/5-02-2014):

As per Railway Board guidelines, a committee has been formed consisting of HQ(SAG) level and (JAG) Divisional level to monitor adequate facilities at TTE’s rest room. GS/SWRMU has mentioned that facilities as per the instructions of Railway Board are yet to be provided, especially at stations like Hubli, Shimoga. At Hubli itself, which is headquarters of SWR, 25 beds are required at peak hours whereas only 19 beds are available. Water Geysers, Coolers etc. should be repaired immediately. The problems faced by the TTEs of SWR in Rest Rooms at Tirupati, Chennai, etc. of neighbouring Railways are yet to be solved.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) It was mentioned to the Union that as per the Railway Board guidelines, a committee has been formed consisting of HQ(SAG) level and (JAG) Divisional level to monitor provision of adequate facilities at TTEs rest rooms. In addition to above, divisions were also instructed to take immediate action to sort out the deficiencies at TTEs rest rooms and to maintain zero deficiency vide letter dated 12.06.2014. The Divisions have been given a target date for the deficiencies reported to be made good by 31.08.2014.

CCM has informed that the issue has already been taken up with South Central Railway in respect of TTEs rest room at TPTY.

GS/SWRMU has raised the pathetic condition of TTEs at Tirupathi where TTEs are hiring rooms on payment as the existing rest room for TTEs is very bad. He also mentioned that this issue has been brought to the notice of DRM/SBC on several occasions. GS demanded that till such time improvements are made in the existing rest room at Tirupathi, reimbursement for hiring the retiring room has to be arranged. GS also demanded that few retiring rooms should be earmarked for the occupation of TTEs of Bangalore Division till such time the existing rest room is made fit for occupation.

During the discussions, the problems being faced at Chennai has also been highlighted by GS. GS mentioned that even at Hubli, being the Headquarters of SWR, sufficient beds are not being provided.

CCM mentioned that with regard to lack of facilities including paucity of beds, it was decided that the matter will be vigorously taken up with other Railways and an acceptable solution will be found within a couple of months.

GS has discussed this issue with General Manager on 10.07.2014 also and GM assured that necessary steps will be taken shortly to improve the conditions at the rest rooms of TTEs and GM advised CCM to earmark a few Retiring Rooms for the use of TTEs, which will give some relief.

GS specifically mentioned that cooking facilities should also be extended to the TTEs on par with the Loco running staff in terms of Railway Board’s instructions issued during 2010. GM mentioned that the instructions of Railway Board will be followed.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) A number of committees comprising of officers from Divisions have been regularly conducting inspections of TTE Rest Rooms and submitting their recommendations. These recommendations are then being forwarded to the DRM of the respective divisions for remedial action where deficiencies are noticed. The divisions have assured that necessary work will be completed at the earliest. As regards facilities on adjoining Railways, the respective DRMs/CCMs have been informed. The matter is also being pursued with them for quick amelioration of the deficiencies.

GS mentioned that rest room at Tirupathi has improved but still much needs to be done for rest rooms in Mysore and Hubli divisions.

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Union have already been informed that a number of committees comprising of offices from Division have been regularly conducting inspections of TTE Rest rooms and submitting their recommendations. These recommendations are then being forwarded to the DRM of the respective divisions for remedial action where deficiencies are noticed. DRMs of three divisions have been advised with regard to extending of Catering facilities to TTEs vide this office letter dated 30.10.2014.

As regards facilities on adjoining Railways, the respective DRMs/CCMs have been informed. The matter is also being pursued with them for quick amelioration of the deficiencies.

In this connection, GS has mentioned that some improvements have taken place during the past six months. GS mentioned that rest house constructed for the TTEs in Mysore was handed over to Running Cadre and the released Running room has been given to TTEs. This is not being maintained upto the mark and is not taken care of by Operating, Mechanical or Electrical departments. He also mentioned that facilities on par with the Running Room should also be extended to TTEs also as per extant instructions of Railway Board. The instructions of Railway Board regarding facilities of cooking food also have not been implemented in SWR. Such facilities are required at Miraj, Vasco, etc. where TTEs are arriving late. GS mentioned that Railway Board is considering creation of posts for maintenance of Rest Room and SWR should send our proposal to Railway Board. A copy of the same may be given to the Union to pursue the same.

Item No.14/2/2012 CEE, CPO, DRM/MYS, CWM/MYSS DECENTRALIZATION OF JE POST BETWEEN MYSORE SHOP & MYSORE DIVISION

JE post of Electrical Department between UBL & UBLS is decentralized Vide CPO letter No. SWR/P.135/VII/ Decentralization of post, dated 01.05.2008. Similar order should be issued for MYS & MYSS.

M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):

C P O:

Based on the joint meeting held on 08.12.2010 with recognized Unions, Headquarters has issued instruction regarding cadre control of ministerial and non-ministerial cadres of each department, vide letter No.SWR/P.535/Trade Unions/ General correspondence dated 07.04.2011.

As per instructions contained at para II (2) of this letter (page 3) JE/ Electrical department of UBLS and MYSS have to be filled up by UBL and MYS respectively. GS/SWRMU stated that he has not agreed for the above proposal and wanted the decision to be reviewed.

C E E:

Order issued by CPO vide letter No.SWR/P.135/VII/Decentralization of posts dated 01.05.2008 has been modified vide letter No.SWR/P.535/Trade Unions/General Correspondence, dated 07.04.2011.

M I N U T E S (4/5-02-2014):

After discussion it was agreed to take up the issue of cadre decentralization after cadre restructuring and formation of AC cadre. Page 12 of 70 M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

It was explained to the Union that discussions have taken place between CME and CEE and a decision has been taken to create the Cadre.

CEE is of the opinion that promotional chances of employees will hamper in case the cadre is decentralized being a small cadre. However, GS explained the difficulties being faced by the employees in moving out of Workshop.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

The formation of AC cadre at MYSS has been finalized in the joint meeting between CEE & CME and memorandum is under issue. The de-centralisation of JE & SSE of MYSS and MYS Division will be processed after formation of AC cadre and Cadre restructuring.

M I N U T E S

The formation of AC cadre is under process to issue memorandum. The issue in regard to decentralization of JE & SSE of MYSS & MYS Division will be processed after formation of AC Cadre.

Item No. 06/3/2012 CPO, CEE, DRM/SBC

ERRONEOUS PAY FIXATION FOR TOWER WAGON DRIVER (TOWER CAR DRIVER) AS PER 6 TH CPC INSTRUCTIONS. As per the instructions contained in Railway Board Letter No.PC/IV/2005/CC/SR dated: 02.03.2005, the Tower Wagon Drivers who were in erstwhile pay scales in 5th PC Rs.4500-7000 their pay have to be fixed in GP 2800. The fixation have been done correctly in adjoining Railway’s except SWR/SBC Division wherein their pay have been fixed in GP Rs.2400 causing grouse anomaly amongst Tower Wagon driver working in SBC Division.

The above subject has been discussed at Divisional level in the last PNM vide agenda No.08/06/2012 and administration have replied that the matter has been referred to Hqs vide their letter No. B/P.535/III/TRS/TWD dated: 27.08.2012 for issue of clarification/guidance in the matter

Hence, this Union urges to advise SBC Division to revise and re-fix the pay of Tower Car Drivers in light of the above Board’s instructions with1 retrospective effect.

M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013): It has been pointed out by SWRMU that as per the instructions contained in Railway Board’s Letter No.PC/IV/2005/CC/SR dt.02.03.2005 addressed to CPO/S.Rly, the Tower Wagon Drivers who were in erstwhile pay scales of in 5th PC Rs.4500-7000 have to be fixed in GP 2800/- whereas the same is fixed in GP Rs.2400/- for Tower Wagon Drivers working in Bangalore Division.

Prior to formation of South Western Railway CPO/MAS has issued certain guidelines in the matter of conducting selection for the post of Tower Wagon Drivers in scale Rs.4000-6000 and instructed all Divisions to follow instructions uniformly. Subsequent, to order passed by Hon’ble CAT, Trivandrum in O.A No.115/2010 Trivandrum Division has upgraded the post of Tower Wagon Drivers by matching surrender.

SBC Division is not a respondent in O.A.115/2010 and hence Hon’ble CATs order referred to above has not been implemented by this division.

of 70 The contention of the SWRMU is that the post should be operated in scale Rs.4500- 7000 in 5th CPC and correspondence Grade Pay should be implemented as per 6th CPC with further avenue for promotion.

During the discussions, the union reiterated their demand.

M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):

Prior to formation of South Western Railway, CPO/MAS has issued certain guidelines in the matter of conducting selection for the post of Tower Wagon Drivers in scale Rs.4000-6000 and instructed all Divisions to follow instructions uniformly. Subsequent to order passed by Hon’ble CAT, Trivandrum in O.A No.115/2010, Trivandrum Division has upgraded the post of Tower Wagon Drivers by matching surrender.

SBC Division is not a respondent in OA No.115/2010 and hence the orders of Hon’ble CAT have not been implemented by this division.

After prolonged discussions, it was agreed to examine the case again, in the light of the disposal orders passed by AM/Staff in the O.A.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

SBC Division has been advised to examine the issue in the light of note given by Additional Member/Staff.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) The case has been further examined in the light of AM’s speaking order dated 01.03.2005.There are two pay scales for TWDs i.e. in 4000-6000 (1200-1800- IVth PC) and 4500 -7000 (1320-2040- IVth PC) equivalent to GP Rs.2400 and Rs.2800 respectively in VIth PC. AM’s orders were only for Southern Railway for a particular CAT orders and as per para 3.1 of his speaking orders it has been decided to allot the scale of Rs.4500-7000 to the TWDs of Southern Railway who were in the IV CPC scale of Rs.1320.2040 w.e.f.01.01.96.

The posts created/existing in SBC Division are in scale 4000-6000 (1200-1800- IVth PC), which is equivalent to GP Rs.2400 in VIth PC and SBC Divn. is operating the posts in GP RS.2400.

CEE mentioned that action will be taken to upgrade the posts to Grade Pay of Rs.2,800/- with matching money value.

M I N U T E S

Upgradation of the posts of Tower Wagon Drivers to Grade Pay of Rs.2800/- is under process at Divisional level.

Item No. 08/3/2012 CSTE, CPO, FA&CAO, DRM/SBC

CREATION OF 248 POSTS IN S&T DEPARTMENT SIGNAL SIDE. The demand of this Union for creation of post for maintaining the new assets in S&T department Signal wing at SBC has been under discussion at Zonal PNM as regular agenda and further review in the subsequent PNM. However this Union has been replied that no proposal has been received from the Division to create the new posts. This issue had been very vehemently projected in the Divisional PNM and it has been reciprocated that already a proposal has been sent vide Sr.DPO/SBC, Letter No. B/P.135/CP/S&T/SBC, dated 21.08.2012 duly vetted by accounts has been forwarded to Headquarters for necessary creation. Hence, this Union urges to create necessary posts. Page 14 of 70 M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):

CPO mentioned that the proposal for the creation of posts is under process. M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):

The creation of posts for maintaining the new assets in S&T department (Signal wing) at SBC, MYS and UBL divisions is under process. The proposal has been received in the office of FA&CAO on 09.01.2014 and the same will be expedited. The posts are to be created with matching surrender as per existing instructions of Railway Board.

GS/SWRMU has mentioned that AIRF is protesting against matching surrender for creation of posts for new assets.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

The proposal has been returned by FA&CAO/SWR vide letter No.A/HQrs/UBL/FE/ S&T(MYS)/68/Vol.II dated:03.03.2014 with certain observations. CSTE vide letter No.SG/SWR/Estt./Staff Sanc./NG/M/SBC dated 06.03.2014 has advised Sr.DSTE/SBC to furnish the remarks to FA&CAO'/SWR's observations so as to process further.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) CSTE has mentioned that based on the observations of FA&CAO, SBC Division has been advised to assess the requirement of staff afresh. Accordingly305 posts have been proposed for creation. The proposal has been sent to Sr.DFM/Bangalore for vetting and assured that the same will be chased fast.

M I N U T E S:

The requirements have been worked out on the basis of DITSU and majority of the proposed posts are not for new assets. For creation of posts matching surrender is required.

General Manager advised GS that yardsticks are only indicative and the present policy of the Board is to go for the benchmarking commensurate with the introduction of modern technology. Accordingly, CSTE will re-examine the requirements de-novo.

Item No.09/3/2012 PCE, DRM/SBC

RESTORATION OF HIGHER GRADE POST SURRENDERED IN BRI UNIT SBC DIVISION.

Time & again this subject is coming for discussion and further review at Headquarter Zonal/PNM this issue was discussed under item No. 16/09 and approved in subsequent PNM meeting preamble agenda although PCE had given a commitment to immediately restore the higher grade post surrendered at BRI unit SBC no tangible action could be seen for the restoring the post the staff who are aspiring for the promotion at the virtue of at their retirement.

During each one of the zonal PNM in the opening address by GS/SWRMU it has been urged to restore the higher grade posts surrendered since the promotional prospects has been very badly affected to serving employees particularly who are virtue of retirement. Despite of our hue & cry administration has did nothing other than giving a vague reply by assuring this Union 52 posts are being created. The BRI staffs are totally lost their faith due to administration delay in creation of posts.

Hence, it is urged to immediately restore the higher grade posts in light of Board’s instructions. Page 15 of 70 M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):

The proposal for creation of 14 posts, which were surrendered in Bridge Unit, Bangalore Division, was initially proposed to mitigate the difficulty of staff due to surrender of posts in higher grade as per Railway Board`s letter No. E(MPP) 2009/6/8 dt23.03.2012, to restore the higher grade posts by surrendering the lowest recruitment grade without seeking money value from the vacancy Bank. The proposal is under process for concurrence from the finance.

PCE also explained to the Union that Finance has raised the objection to create the posts as the same were surrendered prior to 06.01.2007 and the current proposal of creation of posts will not come in the ambit of Railway Board letter issued during 2012, which advises to restore the higher grade posts immediately duly surrendering the lowest level posts.

GS/SWMU has stated that the letter regarding restoration of higher grade posts was issued during 2012 only, whereas this issue is being discussed since 2009 and earlier PCEs have assured that the higher grade posts will be restored back.

SWRMU was not satisfied with the above position and this issue was discussed in the presence of GM again. GM assured that the matter will be looked into.

M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): As per RBE 39/2012 dated 23.03.2012, only the higher grade posts surrendered after 06.03.2007 can be restored surrendering the posts in the lowest recruitment grade from the cadre. In the above case, the posts were surrendered on 29.03.2006. Hence restoration of these posts could not be done. However a proposal has been sent to Sr.DFM/SBC on 03.01.2014 for concurrence for creation of 28 work-charged posts (MCM-1, Revitter Gr.I-3, Revitter Gr.II-2, Revitter Gr.III-1, Welder GR.I–2, Welder Gr.II– 1, Welder Gr.III-1 and Helper-17 posts. Total – 28 posts).

GS/SWRMU has not agreed for creation of work-charged posts, since Bridge cadre is permanent and this subject was referred to the General Manager. General Manager has assured that action will be taken to create some of the revenue posts, which are considered essential after identifying equivalent matching surrender.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) It was mentioned that proposal for creation of 16 number of Ex.Cadre posts is under process in SBC Division, but Accounts has not agreed for the same as the Bridge cadre is a permanent one and work charged posts cannot be created.

This issue has been deliberated in the presence of General Manager also on 10.07.2014. General Manager advised FA&CAO and PCE to look into the matter once again within the frame work of rules.

GS has pointed out that in case the posts are not being created at Zonal level, a letter may be given to the Union so that they can take up the matter at Federation level, since the higher grade posts were surrendered against the instructions of Railway Board, which is hampering the promotional prospects of existing employees.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Proposals for creation of 16 additional posts were submitted for concurrence to Sr.DFM/SBC. However, only 14 posts were concurred. The proposal for creation of additional posts was sent to FA&CAO. FA&CAO had raised queries regarding the veracity of distribution of posts in tandem with the revised redistribution of posts after cadre restructuring which was required to be confirmed by Sr.DFM/SBC. Sr.DPO/SBC has submitted a reply to the points raised by Sr.DFM/SBC vide letter No. B/P.135/CP/Engg/SBC dated 22.10.2014. The proposal is pending with Sr.DFM/SBC and once it is cleared by Sr.DFM/SBC this will be again sent to FA&CAO for concurrence. Page 16 of 70 M I N U T E S: The basic demand is for restoration of higher grade posts. However, comprehensive proposal sent to Accounts was including Khalasi/Welders also. Engineering Department has been advised to process creation of higher grade posts of Rivetter and Blacksmith which were surrendered.

CPO, CWM/MYSS Item No. 17/3/2012

SANCTION OF MACP IN 4800, 5400 & 6600 FOR ENGINEERING GRADUATES APPOINTED AS APPRENTICE CHARGEMAN ‘A’ BEFORE 1986. The induction of supervisors to Railways was being done through RRBs from the Diploma holders as Apprentice Mechanics with two years and the graduates as Apprentice Charge man ‘A’ with one year training.

These Apprentice Mechanics became Chargeman ‘B’ and Apprentice Chargeman ‘A’ became Chargeman ‘A’ after their satisfactory completion of training up to the year 1986 in the mechanical cadre After 1986, the diploma holders were inducted as Junior Engineer Gr.II trainees and Graduates were inducted as Section Engineer Trainees (Dy.SS). The hierarchy of technical supervisors in mechanical cadre was as under up to the 5th CPC:

JE-II JE-I SE SSE From 6th CPC, the hierarchy has been revised as: JE SSE.

While implementing the recommendations of 6th CPC, the two grades viz: JE-I & JE-II have been merged as JE with GP 4200 in PB-2 and SE & SSE have been merged as SSE with GP 4600 in PB-2. This merging has been done without visualizing the fate of technical graduates inducted during the 3rd CPC. During the implementation of MACP, the financial upgradation for technical graduates appointed as Apprentice Chargeman ‘A’ should have been started from GP 4800 for first MACP, 5400 for second MACP and finally 6600 for third MACP. Because of not going into the details of the qualification of engineers during merging, it has resulted in some of the graduate engineers recruited as JE-I to loose one financial up gradation their career. M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013): Chargemen ‘A’ were inducted in Rs.550-750 Scale in the 3rd PC, which was revised to Rs.5500-9000 in Vth PC and replaced by GP of Rs.4200 in the 6th PC. The MACP entitlement will be regulated accordingly. SWRMU mentioned that only 2 MACPs have been accorded instead of 3 MACPs. Relevant details will be submitted by the Union and it will be examined further. M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): Union mentioned that direct recruitment of Chargemen ‘A’ was in Rs.550-750 Scale in the 3rd PC. Subsequently the direct recruitment quota was upgraded to 6500-10500 in V PC equivalent to GP 4600 in VI PC. Thus those who were appointed in Rs.550-750 Scale in the 3rd PC should get MACP to GP 4800, 5400 and 6600. DS/Workshop has agreed to furnish details of such cases. On receipt of the same, it will be examined further.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) One case of Sri.Keshvan,SSE/MYSS (now retired) has been given by DS/SWRMU/MYSSS. Details of the case have been called from MYSS for examination. One more case of C.S.Ramesh SSE/Elect/MYSS was given by Divisional Secretary Mysore in the meeting

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

of 70 On receipt of details of C.S.Ramesh, SSE/Elect/MYSS from Mysore shops, both the cases will be examined.

M I N U T E S

Position has been informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P/R/529/MACPS/ Corres.Dated 23.12.2014.

Item No. 22/3/2012 PCE, CME, FA&CAO, DRM/UBL DEPLOYING OF AEN TO HUBLI WORKSHOP This Hubli workshop is having several engineering problems between the four walls as and when these subjects pertaining to engineering discussed with the SSE available he is unable to make any kind of decision effectively and he has to again depend upon the Division.

And whenever the branch is conducting the PNM in branch level no DEN or AEN is attending as and when the subjects pertaining to engineering are available. Hence this Union urges the administration to deploy one AEN to Hubli workshop.

M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013): CME mentioned that funds have already been allocated for creation of one work- charged Senior Scale post to look after both Hubli and Mysore workshops.

M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): It was mentioned that the proposal for creation of one work-charged post of XEN in senior scale has been sent to Finance for concurrence.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

It is mentioned that the proposal of creation of one Senior Scale post is in correspondence with FA&CAO for finance concurrence by Mechanical Department.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

The creation of post is held up for want of funds. However, it is mentioned that although separate Engineering Officer is not posted exclusively for workshop maintenance, the works at workshop are being looked after by DEN/Bldg/UBL and the works are taken up as per the priority given by CWM/UBLS. Further it was also assured that DEN/Bldg will also attend PNM Meetings held in UBL Workshop regularly.

M I N U T E S

It was mentioned that DEN/HQ/UBL is attending PNM meetings of Workshop regularly. GS requested that this practice should continue. (C L O S E D)

Item No.23/3/2012 CMD, DRM/UBL MEDICAL HEALTH UNIT TO HQ OFFICE (NEW GM OFFICE) The S.W.Rly zone started functioning since 2003 onwards. The HQ Office New GM Office building located at Gadag Road, Hubli. Offices: CPO, CCM, CSTE, Raja Bhasha Office, CEE, Statistical, CSO, CSC, FA&CAO & COS have been already functioning and shortly CME & COM Offices are going to come to New GM Office building. This HQ Office located centre of GSD and EMD Shed. HQ staff strength is nearly 500 employees, EMD shed Staff strength is nearly 600 employees and GSD staff strength is nearly 300 employees. All together total strength is coming nearly to 1500 employees in Page 18 of 70 this location. Whereas no any health unit is available in these work place. There is a very difficulty in emergency to take first aid in duty hours if anything’s happened and Railway colony also available at same place. The Central Railway Hospital is away for more than 3 kilometers from these three offices and no any frequent bus facilities or Auto Rickshaws facilities.

In view of the above circumstance, the Union urges to take immediate step to open a Health Unit at New GM office building to overcome the problems in the office hours as well as railway family & children’s.

M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):

CMD mentioned that CMS/UBL (Division) has been advised to look into the matter and put up a proposal as per the needs.

During the discussions, CMD was of the opinion to close the Health Unit at MTS colony and shift the same to HQ building, for which SWRMU has not agreed, since around 100 families are visiting the MTS Health unit daily. CMD suggested that the feasibility of working of Health Unit at GM’s office and MTS colony for three days each in a week will be looked into. CMD invited suggestions from GS/SWRMU on the action to be taken.

M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):

During the discussions, GS/SWRMU has mentioned that Health Unit was opened in the Hubli Divisional Office without consulting the organized labour and the same was closed on their questioning, putting the blame on the Union. CMD mentioned that the Health Unit at Hubli Divisional Office was opened without the approval of CMD.

CMD suggested that the feasibility of working of Health Unit at GM’s office and MTS colony for three days each in a week will be looked into by CMS/UBL, since all the Health Units are under the Control of CMS.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

CMD has mentioned that arrangements can be made that the doctor of Health Unit/MTS may be deputed to HQ for half a day. But, GS has strongly objected and told that that existing working pattern of Health Units, especially at MTS colony should not be disturbed and suggested that the doctors available at Central Hospital may be deputed to Headquarters office, which will cater to the needs of EMD Shed as well as GSD.

CMD has further mentioned that the suggestion of GS will be examined and accordingly a decision will be taken.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

Since opening of new Health Unit requires the approval of Railway Board, CMS/UBL has been advised to prepare necessary proposal for further processing at Headquarters and Railway Board level.

M I N U T E S

CMS/UBL has been advised to study the need for a health unit at HQrs Office and process for approval of competent authority if justified.

of 70 Item No. 28/3/2012 CPO

EXTENSION OF ENHANCED CRITERIA OF 1900 GP CATEGORIES UNDER LARSGESS TO TECH.III LARSGESS FOR SPECIFIED SAFETY CATEGORIES OF STAFF CARRYING GP 1800/1900 HAS BEEN ISSUED BY BOARD VIDE RBE NO.99/2011 & RBE NO.04/2012.

When the scheme was expanded by enhancing the criteria of GP 1800 to 1900, it was clearly stated that the list of safety categories covered under the scheme in GP 1900 shall be the same as already circulated vide Board’s letter dated 11.09.2010. As per this, the Helpers in GP 1900 assisting the Technician is eligible for benefit under LARSGESS.

The Technician Gr.III are also coming under GP 1900 and they are not independent of duty but assisting the Tech.I/Sr.Techs. Whereas on this SWRly the same is not extended to the Tech.III in GP 1900 & coming under safety category for LARSGESS. Therefore, the Union urges to extend the enhanced criteria of GP 1900 to Tech.III under LARSGESS.

M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):

The list of categories indicated in Boards letter dated 11.09.2010 covers only categories operated in GP of Rs 1800/-. Vide letter dated 28.06.2011, the categories finding mention in this list, operated in GP Rs. 1900/-, were also made eligible for benefit under LARSGESS scheme. Among the categories mentioned in this list only Points Man category in SWR is operated in GP Rs. 1900/-. The category of Traffic Porter is operated in GP Rs 1800/-. The category of Technicians does not find a place in this list. Hence, Technician Gr. III, are not coming under LARSGESS. After prolonged discussion and on the request of SWRMU, it has been agreed to refer the matter to Railway Board. M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): The category of Technicians does not find a place in the list of safety categories covered under LARSGESS scheme. GS/SWRMU has mentioned that this was discussed with Railway Board by AIRF and a decision is expected shortly.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) No instructions from Railway Board have been received so far.

M I N U T E S

No instructions from Railway Board have been received so far.

of 70 Item No. 29/3/2012 CPO VACANCIES IN LAW BRANCH

It is observed that there are several vacancies of Law Assistants in Law Branch of S.W.Rly. Since there is increasing trend of litigations in various forums viz: High Court, District Courts, Consumer Forums, CAT etc. Therefore it is urged upon the administration to fill up all the vacant posts of Law Assistants in this Railway.

M I N U T E S (10/11-07-2013):

Cadre position of Chief Law Assistant as on date is as under:

Category Pay Band + Grade Pay San. Act. Vac. Chief Law Assistant 9300-34800+4600 PQ-60% 06 04 02 Law Assistant (7450-11500/6500-10500) DRQ–40% 04 02 02 Total 10 06 04 Out of 04 vacancies, 02 pertains to DRQ for which indent is already placed on RRB/BNC and the panel of departmental selection was declared on 07.01.2013. Last selection panel was published on 07.01.2013 and fresh selection is being initiated. President/SWRMU has stated that the actual vacancies on date is 05 as against 04 as shown in the above table. He requested the administration to fill up the vacancies at the earliest. CPO mentioned that the selection will be initiated and will be completed in expeditiously.

M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):

The sanction and actual of Chief Law Assistant is as under:

Category Pay Band + Grade Pay San. Act. Vac. Chief Law 9300-34800+4600 PQ-60% 06 04 02 Assistant Law (7450-11500/6500-10500) DRQ – 40% 04 02 02 Assistant Total 10 06 04

Out of 2 RRB papers asked for against DRQ vacancy, one RRB paper has been provided and the candidate has been appointed. Notification for selection for filling up of 2 vacancies of Chief Law Assistant against promotional quota has been issued and is under process.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

The eligibility list of 6 candidates has been issued. Written examination is to be fixed.

M I N U T E S

Written examination was conducted on 05.12.2014.

of 70 Item No. 3/1/2013 CEE, DRM/SBC (A) SHORTAGE OF ELECTRICAL POWER STAFF Consequent on retirement/deaths many posts in the power depot at SBC & YPR have fallen vacant. Adding to this many request have been considered by administration who have volunteered to work at AC further caused vacancies in the power depot. This union do agree the constrained to create post. However for smooth maintenance of assets at least the existing vacancies in the power depot may be filled up to avoid burden to existing staff and to maintain assets smoothly.

M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):

The sanction & actual position of Power staff of SBC Division is as under:-

Category Sanction Actual Vacancy Sr.Section Engineer 09 07 02 Jr.Engineer Gr. I & Gr.III 09 09 00 Skilled 77 73 04 Un- Skilled 80 80 00 Total 175 169 06

Action is being taken to fill up the vacancies after the process of restructuring.

GS/SWRMU desired to know how many power staff are drawn and utilised in AC side. He further mentioned that the seven staff from Power working in AC side are to be retained in AC side and not to be repatriated on appointment of new RRC recruitees.

(B) POSTING OF STAFF FOR AC TRIP SHED AS PER RAILWAY BOARD BENCH MARK

Time and again this union has been raising a demand for posting of required no of staff to meet prudential/maintenance of AC Trip Shed.

The prescribed requirement of staff for the maintenance of a MEMU rake as per railway board manpower planning letter No.2001/EL/G/138/3 dated: 05.11.2002 is 7.26 staff per unit i.e. 1 MC + 3 TC accordingly the total requirement for 2 units i.e. 2 MC + 6 TC works out to 7.26x2=14.52 say 15. Overall staff distribution on Sundays during trip inspection/1A schedule of MEMU:

MEMU 150000 + 150001 Attention : 05 + 07 (12 staff)

AC Loco Attention at Trip Shed/SBC : 01 + 01 Night off Rest (Saturday Night)

AC Loco Attention at TS/SBC (Morning Shift) : 01 + 04 (Average 05 Locos)

AC Loco Attention at TS/SBC (Evening Shift) : 01 + 02 (Average 03 Locos)

AC Loco Attention at YPR : 00 + 02

Rest : One lady Tech Gr.I and one lady Tech Gr.II availing Rest on Sundays.

Total : 08 + 16 During trip inspection of MEMU, Trip Inspection of AC Locos are not carried out in AC Loco Trip Shed and only Driver Booking Attentions are carried out due to shortage of Technicians for AC Loco Attention.

Note: The Above Staff Distribution is a Ideal case without any Leave/Sick/Absent.

of 70 Apart from the Normal Manpower Distribution in AC Loco Trip Shed during Week Days, Staffs are deputed for the following activities. Daily inspection/Rolling in, Driver Booking attention during evening shift 01 Technician is deputed at BWT.

For Daily Night Stabling attention of MEMU 01 Technician + 01 Helper is deputed at BWT.

Once the New MEMU 150002/150003 is inducted in to service, Trip inspection has to be carried out after six days. At present it is not feasible to maintain the new MEMU rake of SWR 150002/150003 with the existing staff strength. For the Maintenance of New MEMU Rake a minimum the additional staffs of 05 Technicians + 07 Helpers are required.

Further any newly appointed staff from RRC requires time to acquire the skill for maintaining MEMU/AC Loco, if existing Senior Helpers with experience are promoted as Technicians, then acute shortage of Technicians can be dealt with when they take additional responsibility and can be deputed to work with new Helpers where in transfer of skills takes place in a smooth manner.

Hence it is urged that the required no of additional staff may be posted at the earliest at AC Loco Trip Shed/SBC and existing vacancy may be filled up, So that both the MEMU rake is maintained to the expected level without compromising the safety and can run in good fettle without any disruption to traffic.

M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): The staff strength in Trip Shed as on date is furnished as under:

Category Grade Pay Sanction Actual Loco. Insp. 4600 01 01 Sr.Tech/TRS 4200 01 01 Tech/I/TRS 2800 07 06 Tech/II/TRS 2400 03 01 Tech/III/TRS 1900 00 04 Helper 1800 12 11 Total 24 24

Against the vetted proposal for creation of 15 staff for maintenance, 05 posts were sanctioned at Divisional level. Due to non availability of money value, proposal for creation of 10 posts for MEMU has been sent to Railway Board.

GS/SWRMU has mentioned that 5 posts were transferred from C&W side and not created. He asked for copy of memorandum for creation of five posts.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) 5(five) posts from C&W wing of mechanical ,SBC Division were transferred to Electrical TRD unit/SBC for maintenance of MEMU vide SBC Division memorandum No.B/P 135/CP/Elec/(TRD)/SBC dated 24/31.03.2008. CEE mentioned that out of the proposal for the sanction of 708 posts sent to Board, sanction is expected for about 458 posts including 53 for TRD and 10 for MEMU.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) (A) The seven staff from Power Cadre were posted on deputation to manage EOG Rakes. Subsequently, when RRB & RRC papers for AC Helpers were received, all the vacancies in the AC Cadre in SBC Division were filled up. 07 Power Side staff working on deputation in AC Depot, were repatriated to Power Depot. However, at present 04 Power Side staff are posted to work in AC depot temporarily for 06 months. Page 23 of 70 (B) There is no Rly Board yard stick available for Trip Shed only as Trip Shed is part of Loco Shed.

TRIP SHED: The targeted trip attention to electric locos is being done @ 5 Locos per day in addition to trip attention; this shed is also catering to Loco Pilot booking and platform trouble shooting at SBC & YPR. All this work is being presently managed with the sanctioned strength of 23 posts (after restructuring) which was earlier managed with 25 posts before restructuring.

MEMU MAINTENANCE: SWR has a holding of 3 MEMU rakes out of which 2 MEMU rakes are operational in 2 MEMU links. The third rake is likely to be pressed into service shortly after CRS inspection of SBC–Ramanagaram Section.

A proposal for creation of 15 posts for First MEMU rake was processed against this, 05 posts were created at Divisional level duly transferring from Mechanical Department. Due to non availability of matching surrender value with Electrical Department for creation of balance 10 vetted posts, the proposal was sent to Railway Board vide CPO/SWR Letter No.SWR/P.135.CP/TRD/SBC/Vol.II, dated 21.10.2010 duly obtaining Finance concurrence and GM’s approval.

However the above created posts have not been taken into the book of sanction of TRS account. Now these 05 posts are being processed for taking into TRS book of sanction, after which the sanction strength of TRS will be 28. To tide over the acute man power shortage, 12 posts from TRD are temporarily being operated in TRS to meet the present workload.

For the maintenance of the 2nd MEMU, a proposal for creation of 15 posts is submitted again by Sr.DEE/TRD to Divisional fiancé for re-vetting.

For the maintenance of the 3rd MEMU rake, another proposal for creation of 13 posts has been concurred by Divisional Finance and is being processed further.

M I N U T E S (A) At present all the vacancies in Power side have been filled up and the present position (after Restructuring) is as under:

Catg. Sanctio Actual Vacanc n y Gr.’C’ 72 71 01 Gr.’D’ 70 71 +1 Total 142 142 0

Recently 75 posts (65 for SBC and 10 for MYS ) have been sanctioned for AC Coach maintenance.

(B) There is no Rly Board yard stick available for Trip Shed as Trip Shed is part of Loco Shed.

TRIP SHED: The targeted trip attention to electric locos is being done @ 5 Locos per day. In addition to trip attention, this shed is also catering to Loco Pilot booking and platform trouble shooting at SBC & YPR. All this work is being presently managed with the sanctioned strength of 23 posts (after restructuring) which was earlier managed with 25 posts before restructuring.

MEMU MAINTENANCE: SWR has a holding of 3 MEMU rakes out of which 2 MEMU rakes are operational in 2 MEMU links. The third rake is likely to be commissioned shortly.

of 70 A proposal for creation of 15 posts for First MEMU rake was processed, against this, 05 posts were created at Divisional level duly transferring from Mechanical Department. Due to non availability of matching surrender value with Electrical Department for creation of balance 10 vetted posts , the proposal was sent to Railway Board vide CPO/SWR lr. No. SWR/P.135.CP/TRD/SBC/Vol.II dtd. 21.10.2010 duly obtaining Finance concurrence and GM’s approval.

However, the above created posts have not been taken in to the book of sanction of TRS account. Now these 05 posts are being processed for taking into TRS Book of Sanction, after which the sanction strength of TRS will be 28. To tide over the acute man power shortage, 12 posts from TRD are temporarily being operated in TRS to meet the present workload.

For the maintenance of the 2nd MEMU, a proposal for creation of 15 posts is submitted again by Sr.DEE/TRD to Divisional finance for re-vetting.

For the maintenance of the 3rd MEMU rake, another proposal for creation of 13 posts has been concurred by Divisional Finance and is being processed further.

During the course of discussion, it was decided that Divisional Secretary of Banglore Division will submit the documents related to inspection notes of then CEE of Southern Railway in connection with the transfer of posts from Southern Railway (AJJ) to South Western Railway. It has been agreed to go through the papers by CEE.

Item No.4/1/2013 COM, CME, COS, CSTE REPLACEMENT OF WALKY TALKIE ON DS - 8.

Time & again this union has been making persistent demand for procurement & supply of branded walky talkie for better communication to the staff involved in train operation and its maintenance duties. Although administrations have given the reply about the procurement of new walky talkie, even till date problem remains same. On account of this, the staffs involved in train maintenance, i.e. TL, Mechanical Running staff’s operating etc are being put into hardship due to non-availability of working condition walky talkie,

Since most of the walky talkies are in condemned condition. This union urges to procure new walky talkie under DS-8.

M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): It was mentioned to SWRMU that Purchase Orders for 130 walky-talky sets have already been placed against NS demands submitted by various consignees and further tender has already been opened for 1,676 numbers, which is under finalization.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) It was mentioned that 1676 Nos. of Walkie-Talkie sets were received. As per the current regulations of Ministry of Communication, license has to be obtained for each and every new Walkie Talkie to put into use. They will be put into use as soon as license from Ministry of Communications is received.

It was also explained to the SWRMU that for obtaining each license for every Walkie talkie set, an amount of Rs.14,000/- to 16,000/- is required. Hence, Walkie-talkie sets will be provided on need basis. But, GS/SWRMU has demanded that all the Walkie Talkie sets to be replaced with new one without compromising financial implications as the same is being used on safety point of view.

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A copy of Railway Board’s Letter issued during September-2014 seeking critical review of requirement of walkie-talkie sets has been handed over to GS/SWRMU and informed that review is under way. However, GS/SWRMU has mentioned that walkie-talkie sets being a part of operational requirements should be provided to all the required staff without hesitating to make the payment of license fee as explained by CSTE.

M I N U T E S

It was informed that new walkie-talkie sets have been distributed to the Departments.

Item No.10/1/2013 CMD, CPO PIN-POINTING OF H & MI POSTS ACCORDING TO SANCTIONED STRENGTH AND EQUAL DISTRIBUTION OF GR.I POST TO ALL DIVISIONS WITH OUT ANY DISPARITY.

The sanctioned strength of H & MI posts over the zone is 55 .The previous pinpointing was done without the knowledge of this elected organized labor and distributed these posts to divisions on vested interest of administration. According to CRC report ,the 47% i.e.26 will be in GR.I( GP4600) and remaining 53% i.e.29 in GR.II (GP.4200) . As per CPO/UBL letter No. SWR(P) HQ/535/Medical/H.I. dated 28.12.2010, these posts of GR.I are distributed as follows, 10 posts to each UBL and SBC , 03 posts to MYS and 01 post RWF/YNK, a total of 24 posts distributed like this without any mentioning of 02 remaining posts .As there is anomaly in previous pinpointing which was done without knowledge of this UNION, it is once again demanded to conduct a pin pointing with a discussion with this ORGANIZATION and distribute the posts to all division without any disparity by allotting at least 05 GR.I( in GP of 4600) posts to MYS division i.e.47% of sanctioned 11 posts of MYS division . MYS division is having six major colonies and 120 stations and distance more than 500 KMs and geographically it is very difficult to reach all parts of the division due to which more number of HI Gr.I posts are required for up keep of this vast division

M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):

CMD mentioned that the restructuring of H & MI posts is under process and pinpointing of posts will be carried out after restructuring.

GS/SWRMU has stated that the orders of Railway Board on restructuring of the cadre issued in 2008 have not been implemented so far and pinpointing was not done as per the workload, causing much hardship to the employees. There is less number of higher grade posts in Mysore. Further, he has demanded that the present orders of cadre restructuring should be implemented only after completion of the exercise of restructuring orders issued during 2008.

CMD has agreed to look into both the above aspects.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

After discussions, GS has made it clear that the issue is pertaining to the cadre restructuring of 2008 and not of 2011. It was agreed that a joint meeting will be

of 70 convened with CMD and Union shortly and GS has agreed to give further details, if any required in the meeting to sort out the issue. Further, GS has also demanded that the present orders of cadre restructuring should be implemented only after completion of the exercise of restructuring orders issued during 2008.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) The existing posts and the revised posts on restructuring in 2007 is as under:

Sanctions existing prior to Sanctions after Cadre Category Pay Band (Rs.) restructuring Restructuring w.e.f 07.06.2007 Prem. Temp. Total Prem. Temp. Total H & MI Gr.I 9300-34800 + 5 0 5 5 0 5 H & MI Gr.II 4600 10 0 10 9 0 9 9300-34800 + H & MI Gr.III 16 0 16 17 0 17 4200 TOTAL 31 0 31 31 0 31

Sanctions existing prior to Sanctions after Cadre Category Pay Band (Rs.) restructuring Restructuring w.e.f 07.06.2007 UBL SBC MYS RWF UBL SBC MYS RWF H & MI Gr.I 9300-34800 + 2 2 1 0 2 2 1 0 H & MI Gr.II 4600 4 2 3 1 4 2 2 1 9300-34800 + H & MI Gr.III 7 4 4 1 7 4 5 1 4200 TOTAL 13 8 8 2 13 8 8 2

No. of posts created after 07.06.2007.

Reference No.SWR/P.135/CP/Med & Dated 27.12.200 27.12.2007 30.01.200 Category Pay Band (Rs.) 7 8 SBC MYS UBL H & MI Gr.I 9300-34800 + 2 0 0 2 H & MI Gr.II 4600 4 0 4 8 H & MI Gr.III 9300-34800 + 3 3 6 14 4200 TOTAL 11 3 10 24

It can be seen from the statement that there is no change in the existing distribution to the divisions except deduction of 01 post in GP.4600/- to Mysore division as after restructuring there is overall deduction of one post in GP.4600/- and increase of one post in GP.4,200/-. This increased (addl.Post) in GP.4200/- post has been allotted to MYS division to make good the shortfall Statement (Annexure B). Total 24 (H&MI Gr.I= 2, H&MI Gr.II= 8 &, H&MI Gr.III= 14) posts were created after restructuring and they were not taken for restructuring as they were created after the 07.06.2007. Therefore those posts continued to be in the respective divisions in the grade as created without any change. Therefore the posts taken for restructuring in 2007 is 31posts and not 55.Hence the restructured posts together with posts created in GP.4600/- in 24 posts (14+10=24) and not 26 posts.

M I N U T E S

The position has been explained in the last PNM Meeting. (C L O S E D)

of 70 Item No.11/1/2013 CMD RECOGNITION OF GROUP OF HOSPITALS AS REFERRAL HOSPITAL AT HQ LEVEL FOR ENTIRE ZONE. At present recognition of individual hospital as referral hospitals are being done at divisional level. Because of this, if a particular facility is not available at a hospital recognized by a division, the sanction has to come from CMD to approach another referral hospital of the other division where the particular facility available. This will cause undue delay and create problems to critical patients. Instead of this, if this recognition is done with a group of hospitals as referral hospitals at Zonal level for entire zone, this difficulty can overcome and patients can be referred by CMS of the division as per the needs of patients and save valuable life.

M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): CMD has stated that presently for availing a particular service of a referral hospital available in another division, approval by CMD is given by fax without any delay. MD & all CMSs have also been further advised to refer a patient in emergency immediately, and obtain post–facto sanction of CMD later-on.

GS/SWRMU has explained the difficulties being faced by the relatives of employee in taking the patient to the referral hospital after completing all the formalities especially in case of referral from Hubli Division and requested CMD that the referral to Bangalore area hospital should be made directly without routing through CMS/Bangalore again.

CMD has agreed to advise Mysore and Hubli divisions to initiate proposal to have tie up directly with the referral hospitals.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject was deliberated at length. CMD mentioned that the approval of Railway Board is necessary for the 1st and 6th renewal of contract of referral hospitals. Hence, he has agreed that the proposals for renewal of contracts will be initiated two months in advance of expiry of contract, in case the approval is to be given by General Manager and six months in advance of expiry of contract, in case the approval has to be obtained from Railway Board to avoid hardship to the employees.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Approval of Railway Board is necessary for 1st and 6th term for renewal of recognition of referral hospitals. Accordingly proposals are processed for renewal/extension before 02 months in advance of expiry date in case of GM’s approval and before 06 months in advance of expiry date in case of approval from Railway Board.

GS/SWRMU has made a point that Headquarters should have full control of the referral hospitals and referring to Bangalore divisional hospital again should be stopped forthwith, which is nothing but wasting of time .

M I N U T E S

Divisions have been accordingly advised to include Multi-Specialty Hospitals for referral of patients for the facilities not available in our hospitals. There is no delay in such referrals, as in emergency telephonic / post facto sanctions are being given.

MD/CH-UBL has been advised to initiate the proposal for recognition of Apollo Hospital, Bangalore for CH-UBL for referring patients directly to Apollo Hospital, Bangalore.

Further GS had also mentioned that Railway Board recently delegated the powers to Zonal Railways to avoid delay and orders to this effect are likely to be issued shortly.

(C L O S E D)

of 70 Item No.17/1/2013 PCE, CPO PROVISION OF OFFICE ACCOMMODATION FOR HQ BRANCH OF SWRMU SWRMU/HQ/Branch started functioning since 2009 onwards in this railway whereas the branch functioning without branch office in headquarters’ office premises. There is no office available for conducting branch level meetings and to conduct other organizational activities. Now this union is facing much hardship being Single Union as more and more staff grievances are to be attended. Hence, this Union demands the administration to provide Headquarters’ branch office in new Zonal Office premises very immediately.

M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):

The matter is under examination

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

Feasibility is being explored.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

Feasibility is being explored.

M I N U T E S

Feasibility will be examined on completion of the construction of the new building.

Item No.18/1/2013 FA&CAO

EDPM CENTRE FOR SWRLY AT HUBLI a) Sr.EDPM is the Head of Computerization of SWR and he should be assisted by Hardware/Software Engineers. No such Engineers are available in SWR since formation and Sr.EDPM is working whose duties are unknown. b) Parent Railways of SWR viz: SCR & SR had transferred money value of Sr.EDPM/Engineers; those posts are not yet created / manned as on date ie even after ten years of formation of SWR.

In absence of the above, there are delays & irregularities in the Bills. For instance, Hubli division had difficulties in processing the Bills for payment of PL Bonus and DA arrears recently.

The Union therefore, urges for an immediate necessary action on top priority, to create the required posts and establish EDPM centre for SWR at Hubli,

M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014):

It was stated that 14 posts of JE/IT in PB-2 with GP Rs.4,200/- were created and notification was issued for filling up of 8 posts on 26.06.2012 and for remaining 6 posts indent was placed on RRB/BNC on 25.01.2013. Once again notification was issued on 21.1.2014.

During the discussion, GS/SWRMU stated that the notification has not reached many field offices and hence insisted that it should be ensured that the notification reach field offices with a copy to the Union. FA&CAO/G mentioned that this will be ensured.

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It was stated that 14 posts of JE/IT in PB-2 with GP Rs.4,200/- were created and notification was issued for filling up of 8 posts on 26.06.2012 and for remaining 6 posts indent was placed on RRB/BNC on 25.01.2013. Once again notification was issued on 21.01.2014. The selection will be finalised early.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

FA&CAO mentioned that the candidates who have applied within the validity date, are being considered for selection. Further notification will be issued for remaining vacancies and a copy will be marked to GS/SWRMU for wide publicity.

M I N U T E S

The selection for 8 posts is under process. RRB papers for 6 posts are awaited.

Item No. 29/1/2013 CME, CPO APPOINTMENT ON SPORTS GROUNDS (SWRMU’s letter dated 20.08.2013 to GM/SWR/UBL) The Railway Board has allotted for 2012-13, 55 posts can be appointed on sports grounds, whereas only 6 are appointed and for 2013-14 also allotted 55 posts but so far no process for filling up of the same. Because of new candidates not appointing in sports quota, our Railway is not getting good places in sports since the old people only available. If the quota is not filled in the same year, it will lapse.

Sports people are also complaining that they are having 15.00 hours relief for practice but in some areas they are not at all relieving them to go for practice in the evening at 1500 hours for which Board’s instructions already available. Some remote places like CLR, the sportspersons are forcing because there is no any facility available in such a gnat places.

One or Two sportspersons (body building) have got award in the International Body Building event, such people should be encouraged by giving some award.

Divisions recruitment also, in all the divisions the quotas are not filled up including Workshops.

So, the union urges to help the poor sportsmen for serving to the Railways, if they are qualifying. Suitable instructions be given to the concerned officers in this regard to fill up the quota fully

M I N U T E S(4/5-02-2014): It was stated that all concerned are advised for relief of sports persons for practice. Railway Board’s policy of giving increments to sports persons for excellence in sports is being followed. For filling up the sports quota, necessary process is initiated.

During the discussions, GS/SWRMU has highlighted that 55 posts allotted under Sports quota to SW Railway has not been filled and moreover there is no provision to carry forward these posts for the ensuing year. Hence, he requested to initiate action within the stipulated time every year so that vacancies under Sports Quota can be filled up. Further, the sports persons should not be posted in shift duties especially in Commercial and Operating Departments as they are not able to go to practice.

CME mentioned that efforts will be made to fill up the quota. Posting of sports persons will be kept on watch. SWRMU is welcome to bring out any specific case for needful action. Page 30 of 70 M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) It was mentioned that the notification will be issued shortly. Game-wise distribution has already been made. This year quota will be filled up and old quota for the previous years has to be treated as lapsed.

In this connection, President/SWRMU has pointed out that on earlier occasions, Vigilance Department have interfered in the selections and could not complete the selections in time and the quota allotted has been lapsed. Hence, he suggested that time limit has to be prescribed for completion of investigations by Vigilance Department in any selections.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) CME mentioned that for 51 posts for Recruitment against Sports Quota have been identified for the current year the financial year. Notification against open advertisement is being issued shortly. Also trials for recruitment against talent scouting scheme is under process.

GS/SWRMU mentioned that Union has not been kept informed about the recruitment of sports quota and in this connection CPO assured that a copy of notification will be made available to Union, once it is issued. He further demanded that the notification may be published on website of SWR.

M I N U T E S

Notification has been issued, calling applications for filling up 46 posts against sports quota. Position was informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU/25th PNM dated 23.12.2014.

GS/SWRMU mentioned that:

(1) Recruitment of Sports persons should be made to team sports like Cricket, Hockey etc instead of that to single discipline which will strengthen our existing teams. It was mentioned that the suggestion given by SWRMU will be taken note of for future recruitments.

(2) The present bata of Rs.50 paid to sports persons is not sufficient and it should be increased to Rs.300 per day. It was informed to Union that the feasibility of increasing the bata will be examined.

(3) Facilities in sports ground should be improved. It was informed to Union that the sports ground will be improved.

(4) The Union should be associated in the decision making process for improving of sports and their suggestion should be taken.

For the last two years, the grant received from Railway Board is only to the extent of 6.0 lakhs and the earnings from the ground rentals is also limited.

Item No.01/01/2014 CSTE, CPO, DRM/SBC MERGER OF ANCILLARY FITTER CADRE OF S&T/SBC: In pursuant to the demand made by this union in one of the DRM/PNM during 2009 the ancillary cadres of S&T like cable jointer, painter, blacksmith, tinker, Diesel Mech trades, etc have been merged with one cadre it, ancillary fitters with one seniority vide CPO/UBL Letter No.SWR/P/HQ/621/GN/S&T, dated 24.06.2010. very recently vide Sr.DPO/SBC Memorandum Ltr No. B/P.694/V/PNM/FNM/2009 Dt: 20.07.2012, the ancillary fitter cadre of Mechanical C&W wing of SBC division have been merged with regular stream

of 70 of C&W with HQ approval to facilitate better promotional opportunity to the incumbents who are over staying in the above ancillary cadre over decades without any promotions. Hence this union urges to communicate the approval for merger of ancillary fitter cadre to the regular stream of technicians in the Signal wing. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) SBC Division is planning to hold joint meeting on the subject.

M I N U T E S

The joint meeting is yet to be held by SBC Division.

Item No.02/01/2014 CCM

PROBLEMS OF TICKET CHECKING STAFF: Change of working pattern of TC staff/T.No.11005/11006 DR-YPR-PY T.No.11005 PY- YPR-DR introduced on 07.11.2012. This train is running from DR to PY viaYPR (Tri- weekly). The working pattern is as follows:

S.No. Train Number Division/Railway Manning Section 1 11005/06 SBC/SWR YPR-JTJ 2 11005/06 Unmanned JTJ-KPD 3 11005/06 VM/SR KPD-PY TC staff of SBC division working up to JTJ. From JTJ-KPD coaches are going unmanned. TC staffs of VM (TPJ Div/SR) are manning Ex- KPD to PY.

Hence this union to allow SBC division TC staff to work Ex-YPR to PY and back or allow VM depot (TPJ division/SR) to work Ex-PY to SBC and back to avoid handling over the chart in mid-night and to avoid unmanning of coaches Ex-JTJ to KPD and pilot movement, since, the train runs tri-weekly.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) CCM has mentioned that a meeting was held with Southern Railway officials on 24.06.2014 to sort the issue and a copy of the minutes was handed over to GS/SWRMU. After going through the minutes, GS has expressed his displeasure as few trains were going to be handed over to Southern Railway.

In the presence of General Manager, this issue was raised on 10.07.2014 once again and after prolonged discussions it was agreed to keep the proposal in abeyance.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

GS/SWRMU mentioned that the proposal of the Administration may be given to the Union to examine and respond. Thereafter the issue may be sorted out with Southern Railway with the participation of Unions of both railways.

M I N U T E S

CCM/FM has mentioned that CCM would like to have the discussions with the representatives of SWRMU before moving the proposal and hence requested GS to inform the date convenient for them.

of 70 ItemNo. 03/01/2014 CMD PROCUREMENT OF AMBULANCE VAN TO HU/YPR. The YPR have become the 2nd terminus station in SBC division. About 800 staffs are working at YPR area. A part from this YPR colonies having 800 Qtrs wherein a total of around 3000 peoples including Railwaymen and their wards are availing medical facilities at HU/YPR. The Railwaymen’s are finding serious hardship and inconvenience during emergency particularly accident/ IOD while on duty to get them shifted to RH- SBC/ other referral hospitals due to non-availability of Ambulance van. This issue has been discussed at Division and it has been replied to us that necessary proposal has been send to HQ.

In view of the above this union urges to communicate the approval for procurement of ambulance van.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) GS highlighted the recent death of one AC Mechanic in the absence of doctor and ambulance. CMD has mentioned that the proposal is being initiated at Divisional level and assured that the ambulance will be made available within six months. CMD also made it clear that till such time ambulance is made available, Imprest can be utilized to hire the ambulance in case of emergency.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Proposal has been sent to FA&CAO for concurrence.

M I N U T E S

The proposal for hiring of Ambulance Service round the clock at HU/YPR for a period of one year is under process. The compliance of the observations of FA & CAO/UBL was submitted to FA & CAO on 22/12/2014.

Item No. 04/01/2014 COM, CPO, DRM/SBC CHANGE OF CLASSIFICATIONS OF SMs OF NRYP & BSPL. This union has demanded to change the rosters SM’s of NRYP & BSPL at par with SSPN. During 2011 the actual job analysis has been conducted and based on the jurisdiction the roster’s of SM’s was changed to upgraded classification from EI to C . since then onwards this union has been persistently requesting the administration to implement the changed classification to NRYP & BSPL on the lines of DPJ station wherein FJA was conducted only at DPJ the justified change of classification has been implemented for entire section from BAND to OMLR. However, this has not been done in case of NRYP & BSPL. Once again this union urges to communicate the HQ approval to change the rosters of SM’s of above station from EI to C.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

Job analysis is taken up by SBC Division in these stations. Further action will be taken based on this analysis.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

Bangalore Division has advised that job analysis has been conducted on 19.09.2014 and on receipt of the proposal from Bangalore Division, the matter will be examined further.

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The proposal from the Division is yet to be received.

Item No: 07/01/2014 PCE, CEE, DRM/MYS

REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING OBSOLETE TYPE LIFT BY DOUBLE DOOR NEW TYPE AT DIVISIONAL OFFICE/MYS The existing lift at Divisional office building being old and has served more than 15 years. Due to its long year of service the lift is getting frequently failed and the agency which is holding AMC of the lift is facing difficult for replacement of defective components being the model of the existing lift has become obsolete. The differently abled employees and heart patients working at 1st and 2nd floor are facing much problem during the frequent failure of the obsolete lift. Hence this subject was placed in divisional PNM and discussed with the concerned several time but nothing has come out. Based on that division has sent the proposal for replacing the existing obsolete type by double door new type lift and CEE/SWR/UBL approved this with a remark “APPROVED BUT THE PROPOSAL TO BE PROCESSED UNDER THE PLAN HEAD 64 - OTHER SPECIFIED WORK (OSW)” and in turn Sr.DEE/MYS has complied for this remark by up loading the work in IRPSM under PH-“OSW”. Hence this UNION demands to take up the above work under the power of GM out of turn for the year 2014-15.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) The proposal of replacement of lift at Divisional Office, Mysore is under ‘’other Specified Work’’ for the year 2014-15. The same has been vetted by Finance on14/05/2014. Approval of estimate from the competent authority is under process.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) The work at a total cost of Rs.28 lakhs was proposed by Sr.DEE/MYS at Divisional level under PH-OSW (6400). But due to paucity of funds during the current year i.e.2014-15 the proposal has been dropped.

CEE mentioned that this will be included in the budget of next year.

M I N U T E S

Sr.DEE/MYS has been advised vide lr. No. SWR/EL/W-671/WP/HQ-Corres.Vol.III dtd. 19.12.2014 to propose the work in 2015-16

Item No: 08/01/2014 CME, COM, DRM/MYS

UTILIZATION OF KRCL CREWS TO WORK AT MYS DIVISION AND FORCING MYS CREWS TO WORK AT UBLDIVISION. (A) Crew of ASK/SKLR are working goods train working up to PNMB which is exceeding normally duty hours while returning back keeping ASK /SKLR crew over lap at PNMB ,KRCL CREWS are utilized to work up to SBHR in MYS division over lapping the rest cleared MYS division crew. Hence this UNION urges the administration to stop KRCL crew working in MYS division.

(B) At present the crews of MYS division of JRU-BAY section are working more than 12-15 hrs and 220 KMs and now the administration is forcing these crews to take LR at TNGL SIDING(Which belongs to UBL division) but this will exceeds their duty hours and thus infringe HOER. Within a span of 5 days i.e. from 25.12.13 to 29.12.13, SIX trains were exceeds the working hours. After reaching TNGL, crews are being detained more than the permissible rest and in some cases whenever EDP to crew to return HQ, convenient trains won’t be available Page 34 of 70 and due to which staff are put over burdened. Hence this UNION urges the administration to avoid MYS division crews working up to TNGL siding.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

COM has mentioned that crew utilization is based on availability and traffic pattern. Fluctuations of traffic flows have to be met with by utilization of crews to optimum extent. He mentioned that KRCL crew will not be allowed to work, if rest cleared staff of SWR is available.

GS/SWRMU has mentioned that only in case of emergency, crew of KRCL have to be utilized to work over the jurisdiction of SWR and not by keeping the rest cleared crew of SWR.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

(a) This subject was deliberated at length with CME and COM. It was demanded by SWRMU that signing off should be made at Kangahalli instead of PNMB. (OPEN)

(b) GS/SWRMU has agreed to close this subject. (CLOSED)

M I N U T E S

KRCL crews are booked only when there is no Mysore Division crew available to work towards SBHR. At present Crews are Signing ON & OFF at PNMB yard and crews are being moved by Road to NAJN(KNKD) for availing rest. GS mentioned that this subject will be discussed in the next Divisional PNM meeting. (C L O S E D)

Item No. 10/01/2014 COM, DRM/MYS

OPENING OF 4 TH CONTROL BOARD IN MYS DIVISION Though MYS division is having a route KMs of 1160, there is an only three control board which is putting lot of hardship and strenuous work for the existing controllers, while the other 2 divisions are having 4 control boards. Hence this UNION urges to arrange to open one more control board at MYS division.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

Division was advised to critically examine the issue and conduct detailed Analysis.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

Mysore Division is examining the demand for 4th Control Board.

M I N U T E S

This is under examination at divisional level.

of 70 Item No. 11/01/2014 CMD ERRONEOUS MEDICAL EXAMINATION AT MYS DIVISION. A number of re-medical cases of this division are getting a report UNFIT even though the referral hospitals are certifying that there is no health problems to the person sent for medical examination. For example, recently Shri Luhit Kumar was selected as ALP and in initial medical examination at RH/MYS he has been declared UNFIT in A-1. Consequent to this he submitted a request for re-medical examination and was underwent re-medical examination at RH/SBC and from there also he was found to fail in binocular vision and further he was referred to Shankara netralaya , Chennai , for further evaluation in detail for binocular vision. From Sankara Netrala it was certified that he had no specific complaints .Even after this he has been declared as UNFIT for the post. Hence this UNION urges the administration to reconsider all such cases and to arrange a remedial examination in a candid way.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) It was mentioned to the Union that initially the candidate was medically examined at RH/MYS and found unfit. CMD has considered appeal for re-medical examination of the said candidate with a Medical Board at RH/SBC, where he is found “UNFIT IN CLASS AYE-ONE”. The proceedings of the said Medical Board was accepted by CMD as per the extant rules.

This subjected was deliberated again with CMD at length and CMD has agreed to review the case once again in terms of extant instructions.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) On appeal from the candidate, Shri Lohit Kumar, a candidate for the post of ALP, the Medical Board was formed at RH/SBC. The medical board has declared him Unfit in all classes. Hence, conducting of one more Medical Board for examining Shri Lohit Kumar, is not within the powers of CMD.

GS mentioned that this will be discussed separately with CMD.

M I N U T E S

It was mentioned to the Union that initially the candidate was medically examined at RH/MYS and found unfit. The Medical Department constituted for re-examination on his appeal, has also found him unfit in all cases. Hence, constitution of one more Medical Board for examination of Shri Luhit Kumar is not within the powers of CMD.

GS mentioned that the Medical Board for re-examination has referred the case to Sankara Nethralaya for advice. Sankara Nethralaya passed him through in Medical Examination. Instead of accepting the advice of the professional body, the Medical Board made him unfit which is not fair and to be reviewed.

General Manager has directed CPO to examine the issue in consultation with CMD.

Item No. 13/01/2014 PCE, DRM/MYS, CWM/MYSS

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RAILWAY QUARTERS AT CWS/AP

A total of 1900 staff are working at CWS/AP. Only 300 quarters are available which are aged more than 50 years. Half of these quarters are not fit for safe living. In addition to this, around 200 new RRC/RRB candidates have been appointed at CWS/AP in last two years. 80% of new appointees are from different states/places away from Mysore. In Page 36 of 70 the seniority list for new quarters, more than 150 applications are pending. Hence, it is high time to construct new quarters. Hence, this union request the administration to construct a minimum of 200 new quarters (Type-II & III) at CWS/AP. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

A sanction for construction of 8 Nos. of Type-II quarters in lieu of Type-I Quarters No. 31/A-C, 32/AC & 38/A-B is available. Construction of new quarters is not taken up now for paucity of funds

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

A sanction for construction of 8 nos of Ty-II Qrs in lieu of Ty-I Qrs No.32/AC & 38/ A-B is available. Tender has been called vide Tender Notice no.09/MYS/2013 of 26/09/2013 and there were no response. It will be retendered again.

It was mentioned by GS/SWRMU that 200 new RRC/RRB candidates have been appointed at CWS/AP in the last two years and they want additional quarters. PCE mentioned that the proposal for construction of additional quarters may be worked out and submitted by MYS Division for inclusion in Works Programme.

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A sanction for construction of 8 nos of Ty-II Qrs in lieu of Ty-I Qrs No.32/AC & 38/ A-B is available. CWM has sent a proposal to DRM/MYS recently for construction of new quarters.

Item No. 14/01/2014 C M D

NON-SUPPLY OF COMMON MEDICINES/OTHER MEDICINES & ENHANCING THE IMPREST CASH AT HU/AP

(A) The following common medicines are not issued from HU/AP and it is understood that these medicines supply is not regular. Imprest cash is being used for purchasing these medicines through local purchase. Due to this, purchase of medicines on emergency through local purchase got affected.

(a) Tab.Paracetamol (h) Cough syrup (b) Tab.Antacid (i) Tab.Atenolol (c )Tab.Dulcolax (j) Tab.Quetipin (d) Tab.Domperidone (k) Tab.Hydride (e) Betnovate ointment-Plain, S&N (l) Tab.Pacitone (f) Lubricant eye drops (m) Tab.Tegretol (g) Tab Tinidazole (n) Tab.Warfarin

Hence, this Union request to ensure the regular supply of all the above common medicines as per monthly requirement and enhance the imprest cash from Rs.10,000/- to a minimum of Rs.25,000/- since HU/AP is catering service for more than 2000 employees and their families which is almost equal or more than 1/3 rd of total strength of Mysore Division.

(B) Supply of medicines prescribed by Super Specialist on Referral Cases – Present practice is that substitute medicines which are available in Railway Pharmacy is being given against the medicines prescribed by a super specialist on referral cases, namely cardiology, nephrology, neurology etc. Due to this, the expected rate of recovery to patient can’t be ensured and many times when this was discussed with such specialists, they opined against this. Hence, this Union request to issue necessary guidelines to all concerned to supply the medicines Page 37 of 70 prescribed by such super specialists through local purchase if the same is not available with Railway Hospital.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

(a) CMS/MYS has made proper arrangements for procurement of medicines. Enhancement of medicine Imprest for HU/AP is being processed.

(b) CMS/MYS has made a proper arrangement for supply of all needed drugs to the patients.

CMD, mentioned, that availability of medicines will be ensured.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

All medicines are made available at HU/AP. The proposal for enhancement of Medicine Imprest of Health Unit Ashokpuram from Rs. 10,000/- to Rs.20,000/- has been sent to FA&CAO for concurrence. GS/SWRMU mentioned that still the position of medicines is not satisfactory in Hubli and Mysore.

M I N U T E S

Medicines are being supplied through AMI. Further MD/CMS are making procurement through bulk / LP whenever necessary.

The proposal for enhancement of Medicine imprest of HU/AP from Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 20,000/- is under process for the concurrence of FA & CAO/UBL. The compliance of the FA & CAO’s observations has been forwarded to FA & CAO/UBL on 24/12/2014 (C L O S E D)

Item No. 15/01/2014 CMD, CPO, DRM/MYS

FILLING UP THE VACANCY OF CHI/AP

Staff position of CHI/AP is as follows:

S.No. Name of post Sanctioned Available Vacancy 1 Sanitary Jamedar 2 1 1 2 Sanitary Khalasi 1 - 1 3 Sanitary Cleaner 23 16 7 TOTAL 26 17 9

Out of a total sanction of 26 posts, 9 posts are vacant. Available 5 staff also are being regularly disturbed for Mysore division. This derailed the work of cleaning shops as well as Railway colony. Hence, 9 existing vacancies should be filled immediately and further action to be taken to stop disturbing AP staff for Division.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) Vacancy position of Sanitary Cleaner Post is as under: Sanctions Actuals Vacancy Sr.Safaiwala 28 12 16 Safaiwala 98 103 -5 San/Khalasi 08 04 04 Total 134 119 15

of 70 RRC indent has been placed on RRC for 21 papers of Safaiwala’s in 2012 & indent for 12 papers placed in 2013.On receipt of RRC papers position will improve.

GS has requested to give more priority to CHI/AP. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

11 RRC papers of Safaiwalas are under process of appointment in Mysore Division. CPO has requested MD to advise CMS/Mysore to give priority to CWS/AP while making appointment.

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12 Safaiwalas of RRC / UBL have joined Medical Department / MYS Division and they were posted as under S.LNo Posted to No Remarks . 1 CHI/AP 4 2 CHI /Colony / MYS 5 2 at RH/MYS 3 CHI/ASK 1 4 CHI/HRR 1 5 RH/MYS 1

Item No. 17/01/2014 CME, CPO STAFF SANCTION FOR 182 LOCOS AT EMD DIESEL SHED, HUBLI

EMD Diesel shed Hubli has staff sanction for only 150 locos till date. But as of now this shed is maintaining more than 182 locos. So it is injustice on the part of the employees in less number and working for more number of locomotives. So it is a right of the staff of EMD Diesel shed to place a requisition to sanction staff for 182 locos. Hence, this Union urges to sanction staff for 182 locos.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

CME has mentioned that proposal for creation of posts is under process.

GS/SWRMU has mentioned that the Locos have been received one year back and proposal for creation of posts is still under process. Hence, he demanded that OT has to be paid till such time regular posts are created. CME has mentioned that creation of posts will be pursued.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

Clarification has been sought from Railway Board as to whether the ancillary posts are to be included in the yard stick for manpower requirement.

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Clarification has been sought from Railway Board Vide letter Nos. SWR/M/D/15 dated 26.3.2012, 27.6.2012, 18.10.2012, 20.6.2014, 27.10.2014 and 09.12.2014 and the same is awaited

of 70 Item No. 22/01/2014 CPO, DRM/MYS FILLING UP OF VACANCIES (a) DRQ vacancies to be fill up in all the departments of headquarters office: The vacancies of the head quarters office in all the departments is not filled up till date, the matter was discussed with CPO several times where as no proper response is received to this union, this union urges the administration to fill up all DRQ vacancies in all the departments of head quarter’s office very immediately, is any action taken In this regard the same may be intimate to this union please.

(b) Fill up the vacancy position of Station Masters over Mysore Division. With reference to the above subject, the details of vacancy position with sanction and actual and vacancy over Mysore Division is sanction posts: 409 , Actual posts: 365 , Vacancy posts: 44 . this union urges the administration to fill up the vacancy position.

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(a) 13. No of Sr.Clerk, RRB papers are under process for appointment. Indents for 117 Jr.Clerk have been placed on RRB. (b) 49 RRB papers of ASM have been supplied to the Division.

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Now against 408 sanctioned posts in SM category, 355 staff are available leaving 53 vacancies. Out of 49 papers alloted to Mysore Division only 43 were found fit and sent for training. On completion of their successful training by 05.11.2014, they will be posted to fill up the vacancies.

M I N U T E S a) 61 RRB papers for Jr.Clerks have been received and are under distribution. b) Filling up the vacancy position of Station Masters over Mysore Division - Present Position :

VACANCY POSITION OF SM’s CATEGORY Category SAN ACT VAC SS/ Rs. 4600 Gr. Pay 163 153 10 SM/ Rs.4200/- Gr.Pay 217 173 44 A.S.M/Rs.2800/- Gr.Pay 28 62 -34 Total 408 388 20 The selectin to the post of ASM 10 Promotional Quota (06 posts) and LDCE ( 4 posts) initiated on 9.6.2014, but none qualified.

of 70 Item No. 24/01/2014 CPO, COS, CME

DEBITING OF LAP ON ACCOUNT OF UNPAID HOLIDAY TO SUPERVISORY AND MINISTERIAL STAFF. The supervisory and ministerial staff of Hubli workshop is being debited with LAP in lieu of Unpaid holidays. But as it is referred that Mysore workshop which is in jurisdiction of South Western Railway is also availing unpaid holidays but the supervisory and ministerial staff are not being debited with LAP. Further, as per the information obtained that the Golden rock workshop of Southern Railway is also not debited with LAP on account of Unpaid holidays to the supervisory and ministerial staff. Hence, this Union urges the administration to stop debiting the LAP from the supervisory and ministerial staff of Hubli workshop on account of unpaid holidays.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) The proposal has been sent to FA&CAO. FA&CAO asked for certain details. The same have been called from WPO/UBLS and COS. After discussion, it was proposed to refer the issue to Railway Board.

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Draft proposal to Railway Board, has been sent to associate finance for concurrence. .

CMD, CPO Item No. 27/01/2014 FILLING UP OF THE POST OF DESIGNATED OFFICER UNDER FSS ACT, 2006. As per the RB’s lr.no.2012/H-1/9/2/1 dt.29.10.2012 the work charge post of “Designated Officer” (Gr.B post) has been created in S.W.Railway in the month of Oct- 2013 itself in view of implementing the ‘Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006’ in our Railway. Two Food Safety Officers drawn from the Health Inspector category are functioning full time. Dr. Mane, Dy.CMD/SWR has been nominated for the post of “Designated Officer” and looking after the duties as additional charge.

In this connection this is to bring to your kind notice that as per the Rule no.2.1.2 of FSS Act, 2006 the “Designated Officer” shall be a “whole time officer” with minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects and also person having been appointed as Food Inspector having qualification prescribed under PFA Rules 1955 or as local health Authority shall be eligible for the post of “Designated Officer”

Moreover as per the Rule 2.1.2 (iii)b, if the post of Designated officer held by any other officer as additional charge basis the Officer shall continue to hold such additional charge till such a time a whole time Designated Officer is appointed or for a period of one year from 28.3.2008 whichever is earlier. So the nomination of Dr.Mane, Dy.CMD as Designated Officer is not valid as per the provision of Act.

of 70 It is regretted to inform your goodself that our administration has violated rules of FSS Act 2006 by not taking any initiative to fill up the whole time Designated Officer in spite of the availability of eligible candidates in Health Inspector category.

Hence, it is requested to your goodself to kindly look into the matter for necessary action to fill up the “Designated Officer” post from the eligible candidates as per the norms of FSS Act, 2006.

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) It was mentioned that Shri T. Penchalaiah, Health Officer/HQRS/ UBL was notified by FSSAI vide order no. 1(42)2011/Railway/FSSAI dated 19/06/2013, to work as a “Designated Officer”. After his retirement as there was no health officer available in SWR, Dr. Ramakrishna Mane, Dy. CMD/SWR was notified as “Designated Officer” by FSSAI vide Order no. 1(42)2011/ Railway/FSSAI dated 24/10/2013.Selection of the one post of “Health Officer” is in the pipeline. Nomination of the Designated Officer will be done after the finalization of the above selection

GS/SWRMU has mentioned that the subject was misunderstood. In this connection he has clarified that the subject was with regard to creation of Food Safety Officer in terms of Railway Board’s Letter No.2012/H-1/9/2/1, dated 29.10.2012, a copy of which was handed over to CPO in the forum. CPO has stated that the issue will be examined once again in terms of the letter given by GS/SWRMU.

GS also mentioned that the above post to be filled up by calling volunteers on full time basis and not on nomination basis.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Shri P.S. Joshi, who has been selected as Health Officer, has been nominated as a Designated Officer and sent to Railway Board for approval and notification by FSSAI under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

It was brought to the notice of MD that Shri P.S.Joshi is not having the requisite qualification and requested to conduct the selection as per the instructions of Railway Board. CPO has stated that selection will be conducted for this post as well as the anticipated vacancy of Shri P.S.Joshi since he is retiring within a short period.

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It was mentioned that Shri P.S. Joshi, who has been selected as Health Officer, has been nominated as a Designated Officer and proposal sent to Railway Board for approval and notification by FSSAI under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

GS/SWRMU mentioned that the post of Designated Officer should be filled up by persons having qualification prescribed in the FSS Act, 2006. It was pointed out that the post of Designated Officer is being filled up as provided in Railway Board’s letter No.2012/H-1/9/2/1, dated 29.10.2012. Further, expeditious action will be taken to extend the currency of the Work Charged post of Designated Officer.

Item No. 28/01/2014 CPO, DRM/UBL SELECTION FOR THE POST OF STAFF & WELFARE INSPECTOR IN PB 9300- 34800+GP 4200 (35% QUOTA) OPEN TO ALL GR-C & GR-D EMPLOYEES (Ref: DRM/P/UBL LR.NO.H/P.608/I/S&WI/STREAM-I&II DATED 09.10.2012)

Notification was issued for conducting selection for the post of S&WI for total of 07 vacancies (UR=5, SC=2). Written examination also held and results also declared vide H/P.608/1/I/S&WI/Stream I & II dated 01.04.2013 in which 7 employees were qualified.

of 70 Before panel could be released, the SDGM Office has seized the records and till now nothing has been done. In view of this the Hubli division is facing shortage of Welfare Inspectors and the compassionate appointment reports are delayed badly. The available staff are overburdened with work. Because of the delay in finalizing the matter, the vacancies could not be filled and no further selections could be held. This subject I have also discussed with your goodself.

It is requested to kindly take appropriate decision on the above subject, early. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

Position informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU/ Gen.Corress. Vol.I/20, dated 05.05.2014.

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Position informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU/Gen.Corress. Vol.I/20, dated 05.05.2014.

Item No. 29/01/2014 C M D

DELAY/REGRET CLAIMS WITHOUT PROPER REASONS IN REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES. There are many cases coming up for the medical reimbursement rejected by Railway Hospital, Hubli. Example: the following some of the cases are furnished below for necessary action.

(a) Sri.D.Panneer, Rtd.SMR/MRB The claims of reimbursement of medical expenses incurred for his self treatment during 2011 & 2012 at Vellore in view of emergency, is still pending. The employee has retired from service and facing lot of financial crisis. His health suddenly became worse and got admitted in the CMC/Vellor on 4.8.2011 when he proceeded to his native place since received death message of his sister. He was diagnosed as chronic kidney disease stage-5 and initiated dialysis as an emergency basis and further advised homo dialysis every alternative days. He was admitted from 20.9.2011 to 27.9.2011 for AV Fistula and 29.9.2011 to 4.10.2011 for coronary angiogram for pre-transplant warm u. His brother has voluntarily donated his kidney for him. He got admitted for renal transplant from 14.1.2012 to 28.1.2012 and underwent renal transplant on 19.1.2012 and follow- up transplant OPD for 6 months and has to continue immune suppressive medication lifelong. There are no Govt.institutions nearby to take renal transplant. His wife and minor daughter were along with him to take care of him and they could not move anywhere leaving him alone. His representations dated 23.8.2011, 12.11.2011, 22.2.2012 and 17.6.2012 have not received any attention.

In view of the above, the union urges to reimburse the medical expenses incurred by the above named at CMC Hospital, Vellore immediately.

(b) Shri Noel Pillai OS/Sr.DME/O/UBL. Ref: Representation dated 01/12/2009, 19/12/2009 & 24/3/2010. CMS/RH/UBL No. H/MD-34/4/10 dated: 03/03/2010.

The claims of reimbursement of medical expenses incurred for his self treatment during 2009. His health suddenly became worse and got admitted in Yelamalli Hospital Hubli. He experienced severe pain in abdomen unable to bear the pain Page 43 of 70 or pass urine. His wife and children rushed to private hospital Yelamalli near to his daughter’s house and Hospital authorities immediately started the treatment, due to the severe abdomen pain it was suspected to be appendices and decided that an operation was needed, after all the necessary tests were conducted as I am a diabetic patient on 17/09/2009 at 9.30 hrs the operation commenced, during the course of operation it was confirmed that the case was of Explorative Luparateum for which a major abdomen surgery was conducted. His wife and children are not aware of the rules and regulations prevailing In the railways, nor do they know the procedure to be followed by approaching the Railway hospital authorities. As he discharged from the Yelamalli Nursing Home, he reported and was placed on sick list from 06/10/2009 to 30/10/2009 vide AMC/DMC No. 055725 dated 06/10/2009- 30/10/2009.

In view of the above, the union urges to reimburse the medical expenses incurred by the above named at Yelamalli Hospital, Hubli immediately.

(c) Shri Prabhu Shankar Kademani MCM in Engg dept. SE/W/O/Qrs/UBL in Hubli division.

On 5th April, 2013 Sri. Prabhu Shankar Kademani consulted doctor at Railway hospital for swelling in his both legs and also inability to walk& stand for long time. From 5th to 9th April he attended Railway hospital and he was treated with some medications but his problem was not resolved. In the evening of 09.04.13 he suddenly developed chest pain at home and it was a medical emergency so he could not go to Railway hospital and consulted the Spandana hospital, Saptapur, Dharwad which is nearer to his house. At Spandana hospital they advised for certain investigations and directed to consult Dr.Vivekanand Gajapati a Heart specialist (cardiologist) and gave some medication to relieve his chest pain. Further he consulted the Doctor and he had to undergo Angiography test at SDM Narayana Hurudalaya Dharwad on 23.04.2013 and had to undergo surgery as early as possible Further he was advised not to undertake travelling. Therefore, he underwent heart surgery and coronary artery bypass graft and was put in ICU. He became normal and was discharged on 31.05.2013. In view of the above circumstances, the union urges to reimburse the expenses incurred by him immediately. As the claims are genuine cases since they have they have gone due to the emergency, the claims can be paid to the employees without further delay. As Railway Board advised to see the reimbursement cases liberally and it is also discussed in the Railway board PNM with AIRF.

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(a) The reimbursement of Shri Dharman Panner SM/Munirabaad was regretted by CMS/UBL vide letter no. H/MD.34/4/10 dated 30/01/2014 as per the Railway Board letter no. 2005/H/6-4/Policy –II dated 31/01/2007 & Ltr. No. 2005/H/6- 4/Policy-III dated 16/04/2007.

(b) The reimbursement of Shri. Noel Pillai. OS/Sr.DME/O/UBL was regretted by CMS/UBL vide letter no. H/MD.34/4/10 dated 03/03/2010 as per the Railway Board Policy. CMD has agreed to review these cases once again.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

All the three cases are being reviewed.

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of 70 The three reimbursement claims of 1) Shri D. Paneer, Retd. SMR/MRB 2) Shri Noel Pillai, OS/Sr. DME/O/UBL & 3) Shri Prabhu Shankar Kademani, MCM/SE/W/O/Qtrs/UBL, as brought out by SWRMU are being reviewed and under process for obtaining sanction of competent authority

Item No. 30/01/2014 CPO, DRMs-UBL, SBC, MYS APPOINTMENT ON COMPASSIONATE GROUNDS: Some of the appointments on CG are regretted/delayed due to which the widow/wards of the deceased employee are suffering. Some of the cases are submitted for speedy disposal and justice: (a) Sri. Mohammed Ghouse Adoni, S/o.Late.Mohammed Subhani, Khalasi/C&W dept/KOP expired on 10-3-1996 and Shri Mohammed Ghouse Adhoni was called for suitability test on 25-2-2008 and had passed for the post of Tech Gr.III in C&W Mechanical department, and was offered an appointment in fitter Tech Gr.III/C&W department vide letter no. H/P 268/IV/CA/C&W/Vol. IV/ dated: 5-5- 2008. As there is a provision for appearing the examination two times Mohammed Ghouse Adoni requested for second chance. So that he can fare better in the second chance and accordingly the second chance was given by DRM/UBL vide Ltr No. H/P268/IV/10/07/110/MS dated: 24-2-2010. Examination/suitability test was held on 16-3-2010. After this there was no communication about the result of the second chance and Mohammed Ghouse Adhoni whenever approached the office he was advised that the result will be advised to you by postal address. So the party after the lapse of the year 2012 requested the administration to comply the old orders dated: 5/5/2008 as a Tech Gr.III in C&W dept, but the administration issued a letter that your appointment order No. dt: 5/5/2008 is not agreed by the competent authority vide Ltr No. H/P268/IV/C&W/Vol. 6/ dated 15-3-2013.

So this union urges to consider compassionate ground appointment with compassion. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Appointed as Tech.III in mechanical department, UBL Division. (C L O S E D)

(b) Late Sri. Chandrappa M. Potdar Pointsman A/SS/LIM expired on 21-4-2009 and his son Sri. Ravichandra C. graduated in B.Sc Electronics with first class applied for CG appointment and CPO/SWR considered his request of offer and advised him to appear for JE selection Vide Ltr No. SWR/P.268/05/12/UBL/RC/465 of 24-8-2012 and the examination was conducted 26-9-2012 and the results were declared on 8-10-2012 that has not qualified for the exam and Sri. Ravichandra C. applied for NTPC examination in the division on 22-10-2012 and the administration sent a call letter vide Ltr No. H/P 268/CS/CGA/Vol. VII/ of dated: 31-1-2013 and the examination was held on 20-2-2013 and results was declared that he had passed for Tech Gr.III, but to the sup rise a memorandum was issued on 15-4-2013 for the post of Safaiwala vide ltr No. Safaiwala/H/P564/VIII/Medical/Vol.IV of 15-5-2013. And the party approached the administration he was informed. Since he has passed Medical examination in C1 category. Even though he has passed for Group C he will be allotted Group D only. Page 45 of 70 As such this union urges to offer Ravichandra in Group c category. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Appointed as Office peon in RRC/UBL. (C L O S E D) (c) Sri. Mohammed H. Butler Loco Pilot/UBL was sent for PME on 31-5-2005 after conducting all the required Medical investigation it was detected that he had problem in his heart and the Central Hospital/UBL directed him to Rly Hospital/Perambur in Southern Railway .and the report was positive and he is not fit for Loco pilot post and the doctors at CH/UBL decided to make him unfit for drivers post on 26-4-2005. However unfit certificate was issued on 20-7-2005 no obvious reasons and after Medically decategorized Mohammed H. Butler had voluntarily retired seeking CG appointment to his son Mohammed Sharif but the administration did not consider his request taking that 5 years left over service should be there from the date of decategorization. Hence this union would like to highlight that the medical board had already taken a decision that the employee is unfit for driver’s post on 26.4-2005 but the unfit certificate was issued on 20-7- 2005. The party is eligible for CG as he is having 5 years service from the date of decision taken that he is not taken to duty ie, 26-4-2005 and in this connection CMS has given a clear letter No. M/MD/84/Md. HB/12 dated : 2-8-2012 .

So this union urges to consider the Compassionate ground appointment.

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M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

Certain clarification has been sought from UBL Division regarding medical certificate of the Ex. Employee. As required details were not furnished by UBL Division, the matter was referred back to UBL Division.

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Case is under examination

(d) A.Sibi B.E (Computer Science), s/o P.Asokan Ex.Clerk OSD/SWR/SBC the case has been pending with GM’s sanction awaited for more than two years after attaining majority they have applied. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

Offer of appointment issued for Commercial Asst in MYS Division. (C L O S E D)

(e) Dada Peer Nadaf (SSLC) S/o Anwar Hussain, Ex. Sr.TE/SBC Base/MYS DN case of transfer to UBL division on 8-3-2013 pending with CPO/UBL. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. Page 46 of 70 M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

Appointed as Tech.Gr.III (plumber/Works) on UBL Division. (C L O S E D)

(f) Mun Mun Kumari Intermediate D/o Surendra Kumar Ex-SM/THKU her transfer of case to E.C.Rly the case is pending with CPO. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) All the original relevant papers have been sent to CPO/Hajipur/ECR for further needful action. (C L O S E D) (g) Sri. Samiulla Shariff U.S. Diploma in Mech/Engg S/o Ubedulla Shariff, Ex.CH.OS/Dy.CMM/O/AP case has been pending with Headquarters to conduct selection because he is Diploma candidate. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

Appointed as TNC on MYS Division waiting for next training schedule (C L O S E D)

(h) Ravi Kumar Idloor, SSLC s/o Yamanappa Idloor, Ex-Trackman, SSE/P.Way/O/ ASK his transfer case to UBL Division case is pending with CPO. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Appointed as Safaiwala in optg. Department in UBL Division. (C L O S E D) (i) Sri. T.A.Harish Naidu Diploma in Tools and Die making s/o T. Ambarish Ex. Mail/Express Guard/ASK JE selection to be done at Hqrs since diploma holder, case pending with CPO. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Offered for Commercial Assistant Post on MYS Division. (C L O S E D) (j) Sri. Reshma Bharadwad, SSLC s/o Makbulsab , Ex. Khalasi SE/Works/O/RRB case of Divorced daughter appointment with GM and case pending for GM’s approval. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. Page 47 of 70 M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Approval of General Manager has been communicated to MYS Division. (C L O S E D)

(k) Sri. V. Sanjai kumar B.Com s/o M.Vittal ex. Mail/Express Guard/ASK case of CG appointment pending with GM’s sanction for late applying for CGA by candidate.

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Sr.DPO/MYS has been advised to examine the case in the light of Railway Board letter No. RBE.No.78/2006.

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Case is under examination in MYS Division. (l) Sri. Pawan J. B.E. ( Industrial & Production Engg) s/o of D. Joshua Ex. Watchman , SSE/W/O/SKLR Head quarters to conduct test pending with CPO.

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Case is under process

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Case is under process.

(m) Sri. Yellappa, s/o Anandappa Ex. Trackman/ PWI/O/SHV at the time of application submitted 7th standard certificate later submitted 8th pass certificate pending with CPO for condonation. Hence this union requests the administration to consider the CGA

M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

The case is under process in Mysore Division.

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The case is under process in Mysore Division.

(n) Sri. Girish s/o Sidanna Siddaiah Ex.Trackman, PWI/O/SMET at the time of application submitted 8th standard fail certificate later submitted 10th the pass certificate pending with CPO for condonation. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014) Page 48 of 70 This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time.

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This case was rejected by MYS Division for having produced Bogus certificate.

M I N U T E S Candidate has been advised by Sr.DPO/MYS on 04.11.2014 that there are no sufficient reasons to review the debarment already imposed on him.

(o) Case of Edwin, S/o Anthony.S., ex.Pointsman/Bageshapur MYS divn, missing from 30.10.2004 – All relevant documents including FIR have been submitted by the widow Smt. Manjula but appointment on compassionate grounds is yet to be issued. It is almost ten years the employee has gone missing. The family is finding it difficult to maintain with no other sources of income. M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

This subject could not be discussed in the meeting due to paucity of time. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

This is case of missing employee which is being dealt by MYS Division.

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The Supdt, Of Police, Hassan has been reminded once again vide letter No.Y/P/268/11/04 of 19.12.2014. As per the policy in SWR vide Letter NO. SWR /P.268/Policy CGA/ dt.10.6.2008 ( Para. No.VII ) in respect of missing case, CGA appointment could be done only on closure of the case. As reply from SP/HAS has not been received, the matter has been pursued with reminders, by deputing APO , personal letter to Police Official by Sr.DPO and also reminders. On receipt of reply, this will be pursued further.

(p) Case of Mr. T.J.Nithin Sagar, S/o T.S.Jayappa, ex.Hd.TE/CTI/O/DVG MYS divn, expired on 30.10.2008. The employee left behind a daughter and a son who were minors. The widow Smt. K.P.Rajamma was informed to apply for appointment of her son Mr. T.J.Nithin Sagar on attaining majority ie. On or after 26.7.2012. Accordingly, when the widow has sought for appointment on compassionate grounds vide her appln dt. 30.7.2012, ie immediately on attaining majority by her son and without sending him for further education, in view of financial difficulties she was facing. But, her request has been rejected stating that her financial condition is satisfactory since she was working as Teacher in the Govt.Primary School. Her earnings as school teacher is not sufficing her needs to look after the education of her daughter and she has incurred loans for treatment of cancer. She herself is suffering from perennial health problems and spending nearly 2000/- per month for treatment. She has incurred loans to the tune of 11 lakhs for treatment and most of the settlement amounts has been used for clearing the same and now left with no cash on hand. She has also taken loan from SBI 12.5 lakhs for constructing a small house with one floor in outskirts of the city and being lone woman with 2 minor children, she has asked her cousin to stay in the first floor for her protection. She is not getting any income ( rent) from the house. Further there is no income from the ancestral property of uncultivated land. As the widow is also aged and suffering from perennial health problems and the teacher job is not of permanent nature and the children are too young, there will be none to look after them in case of her death. Hence, the case is genuine since the finance condition is not satisfactory. Therefore the union urges to offer appointment on compassionate grounds immediately to Mr. Nithin Sagar, S/o Late Sri. T.S.Jayappa, ex.Hd.TE/CTI/O/DVG MYS divn. Page 49 of 70 M I N U T E S (9/10-07-2014)

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

The case belongs to MYS Division which is now under re-examination at Divisional level. M I N U T E S

The Competent Authority in MYS Division has approved the case for C.G.Appointment.

Item No.04/2/2014. CCM, CMD, DRM/UBL, SBC,

SUPPLY OF SUBSTANDARD FOOD ITEMS BY VRRs & TEA STALLS The quality of food supplying by VRRs, Pantry cars and tea stalls of the division are substandard. Maximum number of employees are depending these food while on duty/on line. Till 04.08.2011 there were three FOOD INSPECTORS working under PFA 1954 over the MYS division and around 12 across the Zone for monitoring the Quality of the food items supplied by the above stalls. It is under stood that on repealing of PFA Act with FSSA Act 2006 and FSSA Rule 2011 w.e.f 05.08.2011; only two Food Safety Officers (FSOs) are available at HQ for monitoring the quality of food items supplied by the Catering establishments/pantry cars for the entire zone in place of previous 12 Food Inspectors. Hence it is urged to appoint sufficient Number of FSOs at Divisional level instead of Zonal level for the effective implementation of FSSA Act and Rule across the division for ensuring the Quality of food supplied by the catering establishment including Pantry cars as prior to August 2011, for the complete well- being of employees and Railway Public. M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) As per the guidelines of Railway Board issued vide letter No.2012/H-1/9/2/1 dated 29.10.2012, one Food Safety Officer for 2 divisions to be nominated. As SWR is having 3 divisions, two Food Safety Officers have been nominated and functioning. To ensure cleanliness, hygiene and food quality of VRR, Tea Stalls and Pantry Cars, regular inspections are carried out by all the health inspectors of SWR and they are collecting food samples under Quality Control apart from food samples collected by Food safety Officers under FSSAI.

GS/SWRMU mentioned that the quality of food supplied at Tumkur is not good and sambar is also not supplied with idly.

M I N U T E S The Health & Malaria Inspectors have been instructed by Medical Department to conduct regular inspections with Commercial/Catering Inspectors to ensure cleanliness, hygiene and Food Quality from VRRs, Tea Stalls and Pantry Cars.Divisions have been advised by Commercial Department vide letter No. C.79/Catg./Meeting/2014 dated 27.11.2014 for conducting regular inspections and keen watch.

GS has requested that steps may be taken to display the Menu clearly by VRRs and Tea Stalls in all the stations and especially at Tumkur Station apart from monitoring the quality of food.

CPO Item No.06/2/2014

CONDUCTING OF GENERAL DEPARTMENT COMPETITIVE EXAM FOR FILLING UP OF VACANCIES IN GRADUATE QUOTA IN COMMERCIAL & OPERATING DEPARTMENT: Page 50 of 70 The GDCE Exam to full up graduate quota has not been held from quite a long time to fill up the vacancies of ECRC, ASM’s & TC’s and other categories from serving graduates, whereas one such selection was held during erstwhile Southern Railway days when SBC Division was part of Southern Railway. Since then no such selections have been held ever. As the administration is aware that the new RRC candidates are well educated and having graduation qualification even in some of them are master graduates and they are working as group ‘D’ employees. If the administration conducts GDCE selections, it is a golden opportunity for serving graduate employees to excel themselves in the competitive exam to seek better carrier progression for them. This was one of DRM/PNM agenda in 33rd PNM of SBC division and the remarks furnished were that the matter has been referred to HQ. Hence this urges to conduct GDCE selections to felicitate promotional opportunity to serving Group-D graduates.

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Railway Board have extended the scheme of GDCE vide their letter No.E(NG)I- 2011/PM1/2 dated 12/09/2014(RBE.No.98/2014) upto 31.03.2016. Action will be taken to fill up the vacancies for GDCE portion in the prescribed categories while filling up the vacancies in DR quota henceforth.

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The Competant Authority has approved to conduct GDCE to fill up 50% direct recruitment quota vacancies in the categories of ASM, Goods Guard and Ticket Checking. Divisions have been advised vide ltr.No.SWR/P/R/563/LDCE dated 24.12.2014 for immediate action in the matter. Position informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU /25th PNM dated 26.12.2014.

Item No.07/2/2014 CME, COM, DRM/SBC REVISING THE CREW CHANGE OVER POINT FROM GTL TO DMM

From the inception of SBC Division the Crew was working up to DMM & back. During 2009, SBC Division administration have made a experiment to change the crew change over point from DMM to GTL & DHNE. As the administration is aware the Running Staff are coming under continuous roster classification (8 hrs) some of the following trains the working hours is more than 8 hrs.

T.No.12786, 11302 & 12649 etc.

Apart from the above the Loco Pilots are forced to adhere two different railways G&RS in a single train movement working for more than 8 hrs at a stretch and further out station rest more than 24 hrs is nothing but waste of man hours of the crew. The Loco Pilots are making a hue and cry with the administration to reduce the working hours of Running Staff by the way of changing the crew change over point from GTL to DMM to avoid stress and strain for the most sensitive/safety cadre. The actual working hours to DMM works out to 5 hrs. The basic criteria to reckon the working hours of the Running Staff is average fortnightly working hours. Prior to extension of crew change over point the average working hours was not less than 96 hrs for fortnightly even after extended crew run also it works out to same hrs. Actually speaking due to outstation detention for a longer hours is causing loss of man hours the same crew can be utilized for working return train with minimum outstation rest to avoid outstation stay for longer hours.

As per the SPAD minutes circulated vide Boards Letter 2004/M(L)/466/7101 dated: 14.06.2012 part ‘B’ para 6 reads “Links should be made in such a way so that not more than 2 to 3 continuous nights, all efforts should be made to reduce the working hours for 6 hours duty during 22.00 hrs to 06.00 hrs”. Page 51 of 70 The Existing links at GTL section all the trains during the night the actual working hours are more than 8 hrs. Hence, this union urges to cut off the crew change over point at DMM instead of GTL & DHNE.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) A meeting was held at GTL-S.C.RLY to discuss this issue by SBC Division on 23.09.14 and the issue is under consideration of GTL Division. M I N U T E S

The issue of working of train to DHNE has been discussed with GTL division and reply is awaited. Sr.DME/SBC advised GTL Division vide letter No. B/M.694/SHARING dated 25.11.2014 and 09.12.2014 on the subject matter. The working hours of crew towards GTL are less than 10 Hours. On the request of GS/SWRMU, COM has agreed to pursue the matter with Guntakal Division.

Item No.08/2/2014 CME, CPO, DRM/SBC

PROBLEMS OF LOCO RUNNING STAFF OF SBC DIVISION (a) Difficulties of SBC Running Staff in working both the tractions i.e. Diesel & Electrical (AC). In terms of instructions contained in Boards Letter No.2004/M(L)/466/7101 dated: 14.06.2012 the minutes of the meeting of SPAD section ‘C’ para 13 mentions that “Driver Should work in one traction Diesel or AC Electrical. Whereas SBC Division Loco Pilot and Assistant Loco Pilot’s are working in a dual traction i.e. both Electrical and Diesel which is creating lot of inconvenience and confusion for Loco Running Staff while working the trains. Apart from this the Loco Running Staff man power is getting wasted in the event of deputing the LP/ALP for regular refresher course in both i.e. Electrical & Diesel. As the age catches out the memory of individual get reduced. Added to the above problems, amongst electrical locomotives there are different verities in electrical locomotives i.e. (WAM4, WAP, WAG5A, WAG7, WAP7, WAP9) and in Diesel Loco’s (WDM2, WDM3D, WDM3A, WDG3A, WDG4, WDP4, WDP4B). Hence, this union urges to make a separate link for Electrical AC & Diesel and exclusively book the staff separately for Electrical & Diesel. (b) Conducting selections for Instructors at STC/SBC.

The Running Staff drafted from the cadre at SBC Division to work as instructor at STC has been done on pick and choose basis without conducting regular selection procedure by calling volunteers. All the incumbents who are presently working as instructor at STC/SBC from Loco Running Cadre are long standing and they are working beyond the specified tenure of three years, this has blocked the promotional opportunity of other eligible deserving capable Running Staff opportunity to work in the Ex cadre post. Hence, this union urges to conduct regular selections duly calling for the volunteers to select the instructors and repatriate the incumbents who were drafted on temporary measure without any selection module.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) ( a ) SBC Division consists both tractions i.e.AC and Diesel. All the running staff are trained in both the tractions and booked to work trains after imparting training in each traction to provide feasibility in operation.

(b ) Syllabus is being revised and notification for selection of instructors in STS/SBC will be issued shortly.

M I N U T E S (a) Staff are booked to work trains after imparting training in both Diesel and Traction to ensure feasibility in operations. (b) Notification for selection of 08 posts of Instructors at STC/SBC issued vide CPO/SWR/UBL office letter No. SWR/P.608/IV/Mech/Ex.Cadre/Vol.III dated Page 52 of 70 17.11.2014. Position informed to GS/SWRMU vide letter No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU/25th PNM Dated 24.12.2014

GS mentioned that training is not given regularly in electric traction. CWE mentioned that efforts should be made to train maximum number of crew in Electrical Traction preferably as per seniority so that flexibility in operations and booking of crew as per the order can be resorted to for running both the tractions. DRM will take a decision after consulting the union in this regard. Item No.09/2/2014 CCM, CPO

CREATION OF POSTS IN THE TICKET CHECKING CADRE TO COMMENSURATE THE WORKLOAD TO MAINTAIN NEW ASSETS

In every given opportunity this union has been making a submission in each forum to create new posts for new assets. However this union submission has been deaf heard by the administration and no tangible action could be seen with regards to creation of posts in the Ticket Checking cadre. Day by day the Train Services are getting augmented and the workload on Ticket Checking staff has been increased in manifold due to introduction of new Train Services. Each TTE is forced to man more than 4 to 5 coaches out going trains and 5 to 6 coaches incoming trains. Many incoming trains are reaching destination in unmanned condition due to shortage of Ticket Checking staff. Currently SBC Division is Running 56 trains and 643 coaches. The existing staff strength is as under.

Sanctions Actuals Vacancy 548 493 55

As per railway Board yardstick each TTE have to man two coaches if it is vestibule and one coach in case of non vestibule. However these yardsticks have got revised arbitrarily vide railway boards letter No.97/TG-V/13/3,dt:14/3/2014 to three sleeper coaches and three AC coaches. Even accepting the revised yardstick under protest the requirement is 691 coaches including LR/RG there by a clear shortage of around 200 Ticket Checking Staff. Now the current situation is alarming position and administration should awake and take steps to create and fill up the post in war footing.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Railway Board have sanctioned 80 posts to SWR in TE cadre out of 161 posts proposed leaving a deficit of 81 posts. These 80 posts have been redistributed to divisions as SBC-35; UBL-30 and MYS-15. In addition Creation of 143 staff (UBL-37,SBC-28 & MYS- 78) in TE cadre is under process.

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It was mentioned to the Union that creation of 143 posts is under process in Divisions. GS mentioned that that whenever new trains are introduced, posts are not being filled up to the extent of new assets. He further mentioned that the subject pertains to Bangalore Division and correct position should be given projecting the requirement as per the yard stick.

Item No.10/2/2014 CPO, DRM/SBC

REVIEW OF COMPASSIONATE GROUND APPOINTMENT – REJECTED CASES:

of 70 This union has been persistently requesting SBC Division administration to reconsider the earlier decision to reject the CG appointment in favor of following wards of Railwaymen.

S.No Wards Name Employee Name S/o Late Sri.Boya Ramanjulu, Ex.Khalasi 1 Sri.B.Naveen Helper/Dsl/KJM died on 17.02.2002. S/o Late Sri.Sugali Anjenaik, Hamal/SBC died on 2 Sri.S.Seetharam Naik 26.04.2010.

In respect of S.No:1 Mr. B. Naveen who was got selected for the post of Train Clerk and he was offered appointment vide Sr.DPO/SBC Lt No.B/P 509/CC/CGA dt: 3/8/11 &15/9/11. During the initial CGA he was got selected for the post of TNC in the NTPC category. In mean time he had requested the administration for change of category to TC and hence he could not able to take his appointment as TNC. Apart from this he also submitted a medical certificate obtained from Private Doctor HUP certifying that he was ailing from sickness for a long period. In mean time the then DRM had cancelled the offer of appointment for not joining in time.

In respect of S.No:2 Sri.Anjenaik was remained unauthorized absent for longer period and subsequently died, only settlement benefits has been arranged in favor of widow Smt.Hanimibai, W/o late Sri.Anjenaik. The request for CGA in favor of Sri.Seetharam Naik was turned down by DRM stating the reasons that case doesn’t deserve any Compassion for CG appointment.

The above cases are most deserving cases for simple reasons compassion have been denied at divisional level. Hence, this union submits to review the above case and render justice by the way of showing compassion to the family to mitigate the economical hardship and earn their lively hood to maintain the family ex Railwaymen who died in harness.

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The CGA case file of Sri Sugali Seetharam Naik, S/o late Sugali Anje Naik was regretted at Divisional level as the deceased employee was absent since 1994 and was not paid salary due to absence and subsequently expired on 26.4.10 which obviously means that he & his family was not dependent on the Railway.

Accordingly, Smt. Hanime Bai, W/o late Sugali Anje Naik, was advised of the same vide this Office ltr No.BP.268/CGA/2/12/7 (San-10) dated 08/04/14.

Sri..Naveen, the CGA candidate was offered appointment initially as Tech- III/C&W. Again on request from CGA, he was once again offered the post of TNC in the year 2009. The same was communicated to the CGA candidate also. But, the CGA candidate has submitted unwillingness to join as TNC and after two years, he has submitted his willingness to join as TNC, but the same was not agreed to.

GS/SWRMU requested for review of these cases.

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GM decided that DRM/SBC may have a relook of these cases.

Item No.11/2/2014 PCE, DRM/SBC

Implementation of three Gatemen’s work for Special Class gates SBC Division.

of 70 Railway Board vide their letter No.2012/E (LL)/HER/23 dated 28.06.2012 Have sanctioned additional gateman for special class gates with 8 hrs rosters the subject matter has been discussed in the division PNM vide agenda subject No.01/10/12 and urged the administration for its implementation SBC Division administration have expressed their constrained to implement the orders to post a third gate keeper due to shortage of Track maintainers the very purpose of discussing the issue at apex level and getting the orders is getting defeated due to non complains of the above Board Orders.

Hence, this union urges to sanction the additional posts to SBC Division for further posting at Special class gates to implement 8 hrs rosters.

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SWRMU raised the issue of posting Gatekeepers on 8 hours shift at Special class LC Gates in SBC Division. It was explained that there are 11 A-class and 59 Special class gates in SBC Division which will require manning in 8 hrs shift. Proposal for additional man power for the same has also been included in the proposal for creation of posts for manning of remaining 301 unmanned LCs, which is under process.

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Creation of additional Gateman posts required has been worked out & sent to Railway Board for sanction of posts vide CPO/SWR/UBL letter no.SWR/P.135/CP/Gateman (engg) dt.05.12.2014. Three gateman working will be introduced on sanctioning of the additional gateman posts:

Item No.12/2/2014. CPO, FA&CAO, DRM/SBC PAYMENT OF TRAVELLING/CONVEYANCE ALLOWANCE TO STAFF DEPUTED FOR ASSEMBLY/LOK SABHA 2014 GENERAL ELECTIONS DUTIES. The ministerial Staff have been deputed for election duty for the Assembly/Lok Sabha general election 2014. In this connection the staff deputed for such duties have approached this union stating that no TA/Conveyance allowance have been paid to staff for having performed election duties. In this connection the Karnataka State Chief Election Commissioner have communicated to Dy.Commissioner, Mysore vide their letter dated: 03.12.2013 clarifying that the election duty staffs is entitled for Travelling/Conveyance allowance as per their eligibility. In turn Dy.Commissioner, Mysore has communicated to DRM’s SBC/MYS regarding the entitlement of Travelling/Conveyance allowance. This union has raised a demand in the divisional PNM vide agenda No.46/06/14 for payment of Travelling/Conveyance allowance to those staff deputed for election duties. The SBC Division accounts are not entertaining the claims and made any such allowances to staff for having performed election duties. Hence, this union urges to direct SBC division for payment of Travelling/Conveyance allowance as per extent rules.

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TA/Conveyance allowance for the ministerial staff deputed for election duty is being claimed as per their eligibility by SBC Division. FA&CAO mentioned that this will be dealt in terms of existing provisions.

M I N U T E S

TA/conveyance allowance for the ministerial staff deputed for election duty is being claimed as per their eligibility by SBC Division. Divisional Secretary of SBC has mentioned that the allowance for Accounts Staff is yet to be arranged. (C L O S E D)

of 70 Item No.13/2/2014 CMD, DRM/SBC CREATION OF POST OF NURSING STAFF FOR RH/SBC In terms of instructions contained in Boards Letter No.79/H-2-1/13 dated 10.11.1981 as per the yardstick the requirement of Staff Nurse at Railway Hospital Bangalore is 36 whereas the posts available is only 17 thereby a clear requirement of 19 posts. CMS vide their letter No.B/MDEst/2007 dated: 27.04.2007 have communicated to CMD/SWR duly sending the proposal concurred by Associated Finance vide their letter No.P135/SBC/EF/Med dated: 24.04.2007 for creation of 17 posts. It is appears that there is no follow up action at Headquarters level with regards to creation of posts nor any communication have been sent to SBC Division in the subject matter. The Railway Hospital Bangalore is a 50 bedded hospital and the bed occupancy is more than 100%. Due to shortage of Staff Nurse the Medical Department is constrained not to extent the required no of staff nurses in the in the ward/OP and other areas.

Hence, this union urges to create the 19 staff nurse posts as proposed by SBC Division to cater proper medical facilities to Railway men and their wards including RELHS members.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) As per the yardstick the posts of nursing staff at RH/SBC are sufficient. The requirement of additional staff will be included in the proposal for upgrading of RH/SBC from 50 beds to 100 beds.

GS/SWRMU has strongly objected to the remarks given by MD and informed that actual facts have not been obtained from Bangalore. A copy of the proposal vetted by Finance of Bangalore Division and forwarded by Division in the year 2007 was handed over to MD for further action.

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Proposal will be made to enhance the Nursing staff as per the yardstick of Railway Board.

PCE Item No.14/2/2014 POSTING OF TRACKMEN IN UNMANNED LC GATES Recently order was issued to post Trackmen’s in all the unmanned level crossing gates. This is creating hardship to the Trackmen because there is no shelter ( Gate lodge or Gumti) , there is no HS lamp walkie-talkie communication by which he is not aware of the arrival of the trains and also general public or vehicle users almost manhandling. This union objects posting the Trackmen in the unmanned level crossing gate without creation of posts for this work and proper gadgets and accommodation.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) It was mentioned that the temporary trackmen have been posted in the vulnerable u/m LC where TVU is more than 3000 and where accidents at LC gates have taken place in the recent past. There are 263 such gates where gatemen are being deployed temporarily. It was indicated that tenders were invited for deployment of Rail Mitras at these gates. However the rates quoted in response to the tender are too high and hence tenders could not be finalized. It was indicated that the Divisions will be advised to provide temporary shelter at these Unmanned gates.

It was also indicated that the Railway has initiated action for manning of 301 u/m gates with 61 in Phase-I (by 31.3.2015) and 240 in Phase-II (by 31.3.2019). Proposal for manning of gates on out of turn basis are under finance vetting at HQ. Creation of posts for these LC gates to be manned is under process.

M I N U T E S Page 56 of 70 Now it has been decided that work of providing trackmen at unmanned LC shall be out sourced till the creation of post. Tender have been invited for deployment of Rail Mitras at unmanned LC’s & the position of tender is as under. 1. Bangalore division: - Tender has been finalised.

2. Mysore division:- One tender is under finalisation & 2 tender have been discharged & re tendered is being done.

3. Hubli division:- Tender is under finalisation.

1144 posts required for manning of UM LC’s have been concurred by finance & sent to Railway Board vide CPO/SWR/UBL letter No.SWR/P.135/CP/ Gateman (engg) dt.05.12.2014

Item No.15/2/2014 CAO/CN/BNC POSTING OF P.WAY CLERK AT CE/CN/UBL

There are about 100 staff working in the construction unit of Engineering and there is no personnel clerk at present, due to which Trackmen’s are deployed of legitimate rights namely ie, LARSGESS scheme has not been considered for the eligible Trackmen, SR’s are not updated, MACP has not been implemented and lastly seniority has not been published for the past 10 years. This union urges immediately to post Personnel clerk.

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Sri.Premshiva Kumar, OS/Personnel Branch is already working in construction unit of Civil Engineering of Hubli Unit under Dy.CE/CN/UBL. It is reported that all LARSGESS/ MACP cases are being attended to. Still there are any specific cases on LARSGESS/MACP and same may be brought out to take necessary action. SPO/Construction and Sr.DPO/UBL will be advised in the matter of posting a Personnel Dept. staff.

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CAO/CN/BNC has been requested vide Letter No.SWR/P 535/Engg/Minst/Vol.II, dated 06.11.2014 to take necessary action and ensure to attend employees grievances expeditiously, if necessary by posting a suitable person. PCE has mentioned that Volunteers will be called.

Item No.19/2/2014 CMD, CPO

Promotion of Staff Nurses and Matrons – Medical department: (a) Chief Matron in GP 5400 – CPO has circulated memorandum to fill up 7 vacancies of Chief Matron in GP 5400 vide SWR/P-535/VIII/NS/MED/Vol.II of 07.02.2014 and asked for SR extracts & ACRs for 3 years from 2011 to 2013 with DAR clearance. But unfortunately, even after lapse of more than 6 months no action has been taken to issue promotion orders. (b) Nursing Sister in GP 4800 – There are 32 Staff Nurses waiting for promotion as Nursing Sisters in GP 4800. The CPO had circulated lr.no.SWR/P/535/VIII/NS/MED/ Vol.II dated 20.11.2013, to all the Divisions to give DAR clearance for processing the same. As far as UBL division is concerned, Sl.nos.5, 9, 16, 20, 21, 23 to 32 the DAR/SPE/Vi gases clearance has been obtained and sent, but so far no promotion orders issued. Page 57 of 70 This union urges to promote the eligible staff immediately.

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The selection is under process. MD has stated that APARs required for the selection will be made available within a week’s time. M I N U T E S . APARs of some staff Nurses are still awaited. All out efforts will be made to get the APARs for promotion of staff.

Item No.20/2/2014. PCE, CME

LAYING OF PAVER BLOCKS AT SHUNTING AREA IN WORKSHOP PREMISES

The shunting staff of Yard shop are finding difficulty to do their day to day work due to the bushed grow along the track in the workshop premises especially it is towards East gate as the staff are working in the late hours the vegetation grown along the track is very high and thick due to which many a times they are missed by the bite of the poisonous reptiles. Hence this Union urges the administration to lay Paver blocks along the track to avoid any mishaps and revenue can be saved with this permanent solution.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014)

The cost of laying of paver block works out to Rs. 84.95 Lakhs. CWM may examine the necessity for providing paver blocks and propose for inclusion in the coming works programme, if justifiable.

M I N U T E S

It was mentioned that the vegetation grown along the track have been cleared from 25th to 30th’November’2014, but, the staff side has informed that vegetation has not been cleared so far. PCE requested GS to confirm the same once again.

During the discussions, it was communicated to GS that proposal has to be initiated by CWM and sent to PCE through CME for providing paver blocks, which may be included in the works programme of 2016.

Item No.21/2/2014 PCE, CME Increase of pits for incoming AC coaches at Hubli workshop: Considering the increase in target of AC coaches the only pit available in Bellary shed is insufficient for the staff to execute the regular work as the staff working in that area is crawling down the coaches to complete the work and which is totally unsafe, to achieve the target the pits are to be increased by 3 to 4 nos of coach length.

Hence this union urges the administration to increase the number of pits with immediate effect for smooth and safe working.

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CME mentioned that tender has been opened.

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of 70 The tender for construction of 90 meter length pit at incoming shed has been opened on 21.8.2014 and is under finalisation with construction department.

Item No.25/2/2014 COS, FA&CAO, DRM/UBL

STAFF GRIEVANCES PERTAINING TO STORES DEPARTMENT: The following staff grievances pertaining to Stores Department requires immediate attention:

(a) Against the existing 4 staff strength, only two staff (one CH. OS and OS) are available in the Personnel Branch of GSD/UBL. One OS by name Shri. Leslie Peter expired during the month of Jan -14. No new staff has been provided and one OS by name Smt. Krupvati Billa has been transferred to Hubli Division. Against Smt. Krupvati Billa, one medically decategorised Sr. Clerk by name Shri. Roy, was posted to GSD/UBL but the same was again transferred to Hubli division without providing any replacement. The entire PB is being managed by Two Ministrial Staff and by two Stores Group D staff. Also it is to bring to your kind notice that MACP, Cadre restructuring of OS and DMS, filling up of Sr. Clerk/Jr. Clerk vacancies were not conducted since last one year. Hence, it is, requested to provide eminent staff against the existing vacancy particularly efficient in cadre matters. (b) Shri. R. G. Devdas, CDMS/EMD shed/UBL has been retired from service on account of Superannuation on 31/01/14, but the settlement dues has been withheld by the Administration. Only pension has been granted to the retired employee. It is requested to settle the issue duly providing necessary retirement dues to the retired employee, which has been with held by the Administration.

(c) This depot has been provided with the new staff through RRC. Sufficient Railway Quarters have not been provided for Stores Department, only very limited provision of railway quarters for the employees of stores department is provided. The existing staff strength of Depot is 317. But whereas available quarters for the GSD pool is only 39, out of which 6 quarters are in damaged condition which are unfit for human living condition and which are on the verge of demolishment. Also there is huge demand for the railway quarters from the Stores employees.

(d) On account of superannuation the staff has to be provided with Gold plated medal. It is experienced that the retiring staff of Stores depot have not been provided with the same, since last six months.

(e) PF books with updated data has to be provided for the serving employee by the accounts department.

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(a) There are two Ministerial Staff working against the sanction of 4 posts. In addition Sri.S.A.Nayak, OS has been posted to GSD in place of Shri Roy.

(b) Charge sheet was issued to Shri. R.G.Devdas based on stock sheet for the shortage of Lube Oil found during his tenure as CDMS at DSD/UBL. Meanwhile a case was registered by CBI and the related documents including those pertaining to his tenure were seized by CBI. Final settlement of his dues can be considered only after the outcome of CBI’s investigation is known; notwithstanding the above, the employee is being paid 60% of pension at Rs.10,610/- + DA as provisional pension.

(c) The issue may be taken up at Divisional Level.

of 70 (d) Action is on hand for procurement of Gold plated sliver medals. On receipt, it will allotted to Divisions/Units as per the requirement.

(e) Action is on hand by Sr.AFA/W&S/Hubli to provide updated PF books.

M I N U T E S (a) (b) and (c) no further remarks.

(d) The firm is yet to supply the Gold plated silver medals.

(e) PF books with updated data has been issued to employees.

During the discussions, GS has requested to arrange to release payment of DCRG and administration can withhold the amount to the extent of alleged irregularities.

C P O Item No.26/2/2014 NON-TRANSPARENCY IN THE FUNCTIONING OF RRC : What is the position of vacancies correctly is not placed and also they are conducting selections, there is no transparency. Totally we are having doubt on the outside agency which is allotting the question paper system and the booklets. After the panel succeeding both tests ie. The 50% people was deleted from the offer of appointments. Wherever, the SWRMU asking some clarifications, it is not answered properly. So it shows everything is kept in dark and not in transparency to the union.

As such, the union urge that RRC to function should be fully transparent and this kind of rejecting the candidates after qualifying in both the tests is not appreciated by the union. The extra 20% taken should be taken care off atleast in next notification, the retirement vacancies and anticipated vacancies are not taken correctly. Due to which more than 4000 vacancies available continuously even after RRC started functioning. How will these 4000 vacancies be filled up and the railwaymen are put to hardship.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), SWR, Hubli is functioning as per the guidelines issued by Railway Board vide letter No.E(NG)II/96/RR-1/62 dated 18.07.2005 (RBE No.121/2005).

In terms of Para 4 of the Railway Board’s letter, the RRC will notify the vacancies through Employment Notification by open advertisement through leading National and local News papers as per the requirement submitted through Headquarter by the Divisions/Units. The conduction of RRC exams will be as per the guidelines at para 6.0 to 6.11 of the said Railway Board’s letter.

As per the guidelines of Railway Board issued vide letter No. E(NG)II/96/RR-1/62 dated 29.09.2005/03.10.2005 (RBE No.166/2005) in Substitution to para 7.5 of RBE No.121/2005, it is mentioned as under:

(i) If the number of vacancies is less than or equal to 1500 (One thousand five hundred), number persons to be called for PET should be 04 (four) times; and

(ii) If the number of vacancies is greater than 1500 (One thousand five hundred), the number of persons called for PET should be 3 (three) times the notified vacancies.

Since the number of candidates qualifies being over 80% from amongst those called for PET, there could be more than 50% candidates not considered for empanelment after PET. Further it is mentioned that, there is no provision for considering the candidates Page 60 of 70 who were called for document verification against 20% over and above the notified number of vacancies for empanelment against the vacancies notified in the next notification.

M I N U T E S The position is as explained above. Item No.27/2/2014 C M D

DELAY IN REFERRAL HOSPITALS ON THIS RAILWAY

There is a delay in extending the contract of referral hospitals on this railway due to which the patients are put to untold hardship towards getting timely medical treatment and expenses. The medical expenses incurred are also not reimbursed immediately.

Therefore, the union urges that advance action is required to be taken before expiry of the contract, so that the continuity of referral hospitals can be ensured throughout the year.

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The following hospitals are recognized for referral of railway beneficiaries. SBC Division: 1) BGS Global Hospital, Bangalore 2) Apollo Hospital, Bangalore 3) St.John’s Hospital, Bangalore (in process at Rly.Bd) 4) Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore MYS Division : 1) Bharat Hospital & Institute of Oncology, Mysore 2) Vikram Hospital, Bangalore 3) J.S.S.Hospital, Mysore (At Rly.Bd) CH/Hubli : 1) M.M.Joshi Eye Institute, Hubli 2) KIMS, Hubli 3) Karnataka Cancer Hospital,Navanagar, Hubli (Rly.Bd) 4) HCG NMR Cancer Center of Oncology, Hubli (Proposal sent to Rly.Bd. for recognition) Approval of Railway Board is necessary for 1st and 6th term for renewal of recognition of referral hospitals. Accordingly proposals are processed for renewal/extension before 02 months in advance of expiry date in case of GM’s approval and before 06 months in advance of expiry date in case of approval from Railway Board.

M I N U T E S Presently, the proposals of Recognition of following hospitals are under process at Rly. Bd. for sanction of Rly. Bd. 1) J.S.S. Hospital, Mysore. 2) St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bangalore. 3) HCG NMR Cancer Center, Hubli.

Item No.28/2/2014. PCE , CEE THE RAILWAY QUARTERS, STREET LIGHTS & ROADS ARE VERY POORLY MAINTAINED IN DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS AND WAY SIDE RAILWAY ACCOMMODATIONS Poor maintenance of railway accommodations. The accommodations provided to Group-C & D staff, the total in the SW Rly is in inhuman living conditions. In rainy season lot of railway accommodations are badly leaking, immediately they are not attending the repairs, roads repairs very very bad conditions in Hubli Down Chawl, Cement Chawl, Vidyaranyanagar, Vinobanagar, Rail Nagar, MTS Colony, Mantur Road, Page 61 of 70 Street lights 80 to 90% lights are not in burning conditions. IN these conditions the railwaymen families should live unhealthy conditions affecting various diseases like Malaria, Chikun Gunaria, etc., due to mosquitoes, since colonies are not kept clean. Why because all this is privatized and staff strength is brought down heavily this could not be maintained properly. Remedial action is required immediately to safe guard the interests of railwaymen working round the clock and railwaymen families, children should not suffer on account of total failure of administration. Recently, I have brought to the notice of our GM/SWR, particularly here the Colony Committees are not functioning and if at all functioning at one or two places, some of the supervisors or officers are not attending. CMS Dr.Himachal who is the Incharge as Chairman of Colony Committee for Hubli with other officials is not at all taking any responsibility to keep upto the mark for people to live healthily. Then only the railwaymen can give more concentration in their duties than their domestic problems.

M I N U T E S(30/31-10-2014) Detailed inspection of the Hubli Area Colonies was carried out by HQ Officers/Electrical Department and necessary inputs were given to initiate action by the Division. Sr.DEE/UBL has confirmed that more than 90% of street lights are working in UBL Railway colonies and the working status of the street lights is furnished below. Further, a proposal for provision of additional lighting arrangements and improving earthing arrangement during 2014-15 in the Hubli Area Colonies at a total cost of Rs. 1.89 lakhs has been initiated by Sr.DEE/UBL.

No. of street lights No. of street lights Sl.No. Name of the colony available working 1 MTS Colony 34 34 2 Cement Chawl 67 65 3 Down Chawl 42 40 4 Vidyaranya nagar 43 42 5 Vinobha Nagar 76 74 6 Rail Nagar 108 78 7 Mantur Road 06 04 8 KVP Colony 39 36

Following works have been planned for improvement of Hubli Colonies:  Removal of debris from all colonies of tender is awarded and work is in progress.  For de-weeding and jungle clearance estimate sanctioned and tender opened on 23.09.2014.  For repairs to RCC roof slab at Hubli colonies estimate sanctioned and tender opening on 02.12.2014.  For repair to leaky bathroom of Hubli colonies survey completed by Oct 10th and estimate under preparation.

Following works sanctioned for improvement of Hubli Colonies: (1) Railnagar - For Repair to 128 Nos. of leaking bath room and Toilets, work awarded. Work is in progress. (2) Vinobhanagar - For attending leaky Madras terrace roofs Tender recalled and opening on 11.11.2014 (3) Cementchawl & Downchawl - Tender is being opened on 11.11.2014 for the repair to Mangalore tiled roof. (4) MTS Colony - Repairs to road at MTS colony. Tender opened and tender under finalization.

Repairs to various roads in Hubli are taken up as under: (1) Work awarded on 08.08.2014 for road repairs at a length of 750 mtrs at Down Chawl. (2) Work awarded on 08.8.14 for road repairs at a length of 1200 mtrs at Vidyaranyanagar. (3) Work awarded on 08.8.2014 for road repairs at a length of 900 mtrs at Brook Road. Page 62 of 70 (4) Work awarded on 15.10.2014 for road repairs at a length of 1000 mtrs at Vinobanagar. (5) Tender opened on 23.9.14 for road repairs at a length of 1380 mtrs at MTS colony. (6) Tender opening on 28.10.14 for road repairs at a length of 800 mtrs at Gadag Road behind hospital. (7) Work awarded on 24.7.2014 for road repairs at a length of 900 mtrs at Rail Nagar. After discussions, GS/SWRMU mentioned that the maintenance of colonies is a continuous process and requested to monitor regularly. In this connection, PCE has assured that a drastic change will be visible during November-14 to March-2015.

M I N U T E S CEE: UBL Division has finalized the quotation for providing additional lights in the Railway Colonies. All the other Divisions have also been instructed to improve the lighting in the colonies vide lr. No. EL/SWR/C-147 dtd. 19.12.2014. The work for provision of earthing at a total cost of Rs.23.89 lakhs has been sanctioned for the Divisions in order to improve safety

PCE: The following works have been planned and are in progress for improvement in Hubli Division.

S.No. Description of Status work Improvements to Colonies and repairs to roofs and staff quarters. 1. Removal of debris from all Tender is awarded. 50% of work completed. colonies at Hubli. 2. De-weeding and Tender opened on 23.9.2014. Tender under jungle clearance Finalisation. from all colonies at Hubli. 3. Hubli- Repairs to Tender opened RCC roof slab at On 02.12.2014. Hubli colonies. Tender under Finalisation. 4. Hubli- Repairs to Mangalore Tender opened on 11.11.2014. tiled roof at various Railway Tender under finalisation. colony in Hubli. 5. Hubli- Repairs to Madras Tender opened on 11.11.2014. terrace roof at Tender under finalisation. Vinobanagar- Hubli Improvements to Colony roads. 1. Hubli- Repairs to damaged Work awarded on 07.11.2014 and work yet to start. road of MTS colony, Hubli of approx.1380 mtrs. 2. Repairs to various roads in Work completed. Hubli at Vidyaranyanagar of approx. 1200 mtrs. 3. Repairs to various roads in 250 mts. Completed. Balance work is in progress.. Hubli at Down chawl approx. 750 mtrs. 4. Repairs to various roads in WBM work completed and work is in progress. Hubli at Brook Road of approx 900mtrs. 5. Repairs to various roads in Work completed. Hubli at Vinobanagar of apprx.1000mtrs 6. Repairs to road at a length Tender opened on 28.10.2014. Tender under of 800 mtrs at Gadag road finalisation. behind hospital.

7. Repairs to road at a length Work completed. of 900 mtrs. at Rail Nagar. Repairs to Bathroom roof leakage at various colonies. 1. Repair to leaky bathroom of At Railnagar- Work is in progress for 128 nos of Hubli colonies at various leaking bathrooms and toilets . Page 63 of 70 colony. Estimate under preparation for other colonies.

Item No.29/2/2014 CMD Non supply of proper and standard medicines and behaviour towards retired patients – There are lot of complaints from patients and retired patients, that the behaviours of the railway hospital Doctors at Mysore Railway Hospital is very bad and often the Union are receiving some complaints and we also brought so many times to the notice of all concerned officers but nothing has been done so far. Immediate intervention of CMD is very much necessary to ensure supply of proper & standard medicines regularly and also the behaviour of Doctors especially at MYS RH should be proper, particularly with retired employees.

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CMD has counselled the doctors at RH/MYS in connection with their behaviour with railway beneficiaries including retired employees. Medicines are being made available. One lady doctor has been posted to HU/AP. Apart from this, CMPs are engaged in the vacancies of IRMS doctors.

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CMD has counselled the doctors at RH/MYS in connection with their behaviour with railway beneficiaries including retired employees. Medicines are being made available. One lady doctor has been posted to HU/AP. The position of supply of Medicines to the Railway beneficiaries has been improved

Item No.30/2/2014 CPO, DRM/UBL,SBC,MYS FILLING UP OF THE VACANCIES OF WELFARE INSPECTORS.

There are vacancies of welfare inspectors existing on all the divisions for considerable time. On UBL division the outcome of a selection held about one & half years back is not yet known. It is understood that the papers were taken by vigilance department and though a year has passed, nothing has been communicated to the division and in view of this the division is not in a position to hold fresh selections. Filling up of all vacancies of welfare inspectors is quite essential as their services are required to ensure the welfare of the employees on the railway.

Therefore, the union urges to conduct selections on all divisions for Steam-I & Stream-II immediately to fill up all the vacancies.

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All the Divisions have been advised to fill up vacancies of S&WI.

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of 70 Total 21 vacancies. Out of 21 vacancies, 3 vacancies are meant for LDCE. Indent has been placed for 3 RRB papers. All the Divisions have been advised to fill up vacancies of S&WI. In respect of UBL Division, the position has been expalined to GS/SWRMU in this office letter. No.SWR/P.694/SWRMU/ Gen.Corress. Vol.I/20, dated 05.05.2014.

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Items Total No. of Items Closed Items Balance Items Old 56 06 50 Agenda 00 00 00 Total 56 06 50 SUMMARY OF THE BALANCE ITEMS

S Balance Subject Page Details of the subject No. Items Pertains to Number (1) 05/2/2012 CLASSIFYING `RNN' STATION UNDER CPO, 09 URBAN AGGLOMERATION FOR GRANT OF FA&CAO, HRA AT `X’ RATES (30%) DRM/SBC

(2) 07/2/2012 PROVISION OF ADEQUATE FACILITIES AT CCM, DRMs- 10-12 REST ROOM IN ZONAL RAILWAYS UBL, SBC & MYS

(3) 14/2/2012 DECENTRALIZATION OF JE POST CEE, CPO, 12-13 BETWEEN MYSORE SHOP & MYSORE DRM/MYS, DIVISION CWM/MYSS

(4) 06/3/2012 ERRONEOUS PAY FIXATION FOR TOWER CPO, CEE, 13-14 WAGON DRIVER (TOWER CAR DRIVER) AS DRM/SBC PER 6TH CPC INSTRUCTIONS

(5) 08/3/2012 CREATION OF 248 POSTS IN S&T CSTE, CPO, 14-15 DEPARTMENT SIGNAL SIDE FA&CAO, DRM/SBC

(6) 09/3/2012 RESTORATION OF HIGHER GRADE POST PCE, 15-17 SURRENDERED IN BRI UNIT SBC DIVISION FA&CAO, DRM/SBC

(7) 17/3/2012 SANCTION OF MACP IN 4800, 5400 & 6600 CPO, 17-18 FOR ENGINEERING GRADUATES CWM/MYSS APPOINTED AS APPRENTICE CHARGEMAN ‘A’ BEFORE 1986

(8) 23/3/2012 MEDICAL HEALTH UNIT TO HQ OFFICE CMD, 18-19 (NEW GM OFFICE) DRM/UBL

(9) 28/3/2012 EXTENSION OF ENHANCED CRITERIA OF CPO 20 1900 GP CATEGORIES UNDER LARSGESS TO TECH.III LARSGESS FOR SPECIFIED SAFETY CATEGORIES OF STAFF CARRYING GP 1800/1900 HAS BEEN ISSUED BY BOARD VIDE RBE NO.99/2011 & RBE NO.04/2012

(10) 29/3/2012 VACANCIES IN LAW BRANCH CPO 21

(11) 3/1/2013 (A) SHORTAGE OF ELECTRICAL POWER CEE, 22-25 STAFF DRM/SBC (B)POSTING OF STAFF FOR AC TRIP SHED AS PER RAILWAY BOARD BENCH MARK

(12) 4/1/2013 REPLACEMENT OF WALKY TALKIE ON DS COM, CME, 25-26 - 8. COS, CSTE

of 70 S Balance Subject Page Details of the subject No. Items Pertains to Number (13) 17/1/2013 PROVISION OF OFFICE ACCOMMODATION PCE, CPO 29 FOR HQ BRANCH OF SWRMU

(14) 18/1/2013 EDPM CENTRE FOR SWRLY AT HUBLI CPO, 29-30 FA&CAO

(15) 29/1/2013 APPOINTMENT ON SPORTS GROUNDS CME, CPO 30-31 (SWRMU’s letter dated 20.08.2013 to GM/SWR/UBL)

(16) 01/01/2014 MERGER OF ANCILLARY FITTER CADRE CSTE, CPO, 31-32 OF S&T/SBC DRM/SBC

(17) 02/01/2014 PROBLEMS OF TICKET CHECKING CCM 32 STAFFS

(18) 03/01/2014 PROCUREMENT OF AMBULANCE VAN TO CMD 33 HU/YPR.

(19) 04/01/2014 CHANGE OF CLASSIFICATIONS OF SMs COM, CPO 33 OF NRYP & BSPL

(20) 07/01/2014 REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING OBSOLETE PCE, CEE, 34 TYPE LIFT BY DOUBLE DOOR NEW TYPE DRM/MYS AT DIVISIONAL OFFICE/MYS

(21) 10/01/2014 OPENING OF 4TH CONTROL BOARD IN MYS COM, 35 DIVISION DRM/MYS

(22) 11/01/2014 ERRONEOUS MEDICAL EXAMINATION AT CMD 36 MYS DIVISION.

(23) 13/01/2014 CONSTRUCTION OF NEW RAILWAY PCE, 36-37 QUARTERS AT CWS/AP DRM/MYS, CWM/MYSS

(24) 15/01/2014 FILLING UP THE VACANCY OF CHI/AP CMD, CPO, 38-39 DRM/MYS

(25) 17/01/2014 STAFF SANCTION FOR 182 LOCOS AT CME, CPO 39 EMD DIESEL SHED, HUBLI (26) 22/01/2014 FILLING UP OF VACANCIES CPO, 40 DRM/MYS

(27) 24/01/2014 DEBITING OF LAP ON ACCOUNT OF CPO, COS, 41 UNPAID HOLIDAY TO SUPERVISORY AND CME MINISTERIAL STAFF

(28) 27/01/2014 FILLING UP OF THE POST OF CMD, CPO 41-42 DESIGNATED OFFICER UNDER FSS ACT, 2006.

(29) 28/01/2014 SELECTION FOR THE POST OF STAFF & CPO, 42-43 WELFARE INSPECTOR IN PB 9300- DRM/UBL 34800+GP 4200 (35% QUOTA) OPEN TO ALL GR-C & GR-D EMPLOYEES

(30) 29/01/2014 DELAY/REGRET CLAIMS WITHOUT CMD 43-44 PROPER REASONS IN REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL EXPENSES

of 70 S Balance Subject Page Details of the subject No. Items Pertains to Number (31) 30/01/2014 APPOINTMENT ON COMPASSIONATE CPO 45-50 GROUNDS

(32) 04/2/2014 SUPPLY OF SUBSTANDARD FOOD ITEMS CCM, CMD, 50 BY VRRs & TEA STALLS DRM/UBL, SBC, MYS

(33) 06/2/2014 CONDUCTING OF GENERAL DEPARTMENT CPO 50-51 COMPETITIVE EXAM FOR FILLING UP OF VACANCIES IN GRADUATE QUOTA IN COMMERCIAL & OPERATING DEPARTMENT

(34) 07/2/2014 REVISING THE CREW CHANGE OVER CME, COM, 51-52 POINT FROM GTL TO DMM DRM/SBC

(35) 08/2/2014 PROBLEMS OF LOCO RUNNING STAFF OF CME, CPO, 52 SBC DIVISION DRM/SBC

(36) 09/2/2014 CREATION OF POSTS IN THE TICKET CCM, CPO 53 CHECKING CADRE TO COMMENSURATE THE WORKLOAD TO MAINTAIN NEW ASSETS

(37) 10/2/2014 REVIEW OF COMPASSIONATE GROUND CPO, 53-54 APPOINTMENT – REJECTED CASES DRM/SBC

(38) 11/2/2014 IMPLEMENTATION OF THREE GATEMEN’S PCE, 54-55 WORK FOR SPECIAL CLASS GATES SBC DRM/SBC DIVISION.

(39) 13/2/2014 CREATION OF POST OF NURSING STAFF CMD, 55-56 FOR RH/SBC DRM/SBC

(40) 14/2/2014 POSTING OF TRACKMEN IN UNMANNED PCE 56 LC GATES

(41) 15/2/2014 POSTING OF P.WAY CLERK AT CE/CN/UBL CAO/CN/BNC 57

(42) 19/2/2014 PROMOTION OF STAFF NURSES AND CMD, CPO 57 MATRONS – MEDICAL DEPARTMENT

(43) 20/2/2014 LAYING OF PAVER BLOCKS AT SHUNTING PCE, CME 58 AREA IN WORKSHOP PREMISES

(44) 21/2/2014 INCREASE OF PITS FOR INCOMING AC PCE, CME 58 COACHES AT HUBLI WORKSHOP

(45) 25/2/2014 STAFF GRIEVANCES PERTAINING TO COS, 59-60 STORES DEPARTMENT FA&CAO, DRM/UBL

(46) 26/2/2014 NON-TRANSPARENCY IN THE CPO 60 FUNCTIONING OF RRC

(47) 27/2/2014 DELAY IN REFERRAL HOSPITALS ON THIS CMD 61 RAILWAY (48) 28/2/2014 THE RAILWAY QUARTERS, STREET PCE, CEE 61-63 LIGHTS & ROADS ARE VERY POORLY MAINTAINED IN DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS AND WAY SIDE RAILWAY ACCOMMODATIONS

of 70 S Balance Subject Page Details of the subject No. Items Pertains to Number (49) 29/2/2014 NON-SUPPLY OF PROPER AND CMD 64 STANDARD MEDICINES AND BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS RETIRED PATIENTS

(50) 30/2/2014 FILLING UP OF THE VACANCIES OF CPO, 64 WELFARE INSPECTORS. DRM/UBL, SBC, MYS

sd/- sd/- (K.HARIKRISHNAN) (A.M.D'CRUZ) Chief Personnel Officer General Secretary

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CASES REFERRED TO RAILWAY BOARD

Item No Subject in brief Officer concerned

NIL NIL NIL

ANNEXURE –B

CASES PENDING FOR JOINT MEETING

NIL NIL NIL

ANNEXURE –C

COURT CASES:

NIL NIL NIL