15/1089-90,
VASUNDHARA, VASUNDHARA (P.O.), Dt. GHAZIABAD (U.P), PIN-201012
Website: www.auditflag.blogspot.com
Reference: AIA/Circular-27/2017 Dated:
21st December 2017
To
Unit
Secretaries,
Members
& Spl. Invitees – NE &
Members of
Women’s Committee
Dear
Comrades,
The bilateral, agenda meeting with
DAI was held on 21st December 2017. Coms KC Mathai, Vice President,
Anilkumar, Additional Secretary General and G. Rajagopal, Assistant Secretary
General participated in the meeting, in addition to the Secretary General. PD
(Staff), AC (N), SAO (JCM) were also present from the official side.
A brief on the discussion is given
below:
1. i) Revisit the Audit
restructuring of 2012 and rationalisation of staff strength in Audit offices;
ii) Instructions to post audit
parties from Kerala to Chennai in CERA be withdrawn
& 2. Time bound 5 promotions to all personnel
In the process of
discussion on item No. 1, item 2 was also added.
The
anomalous position with regard to administrative and functional control of the personnel
on account of restructuring of audit offices in 2012 was illustratively placed
before DAI. The commitment of the then DAI that none would be disturbed from
their station is violated on and often.
It was also pointed out that Department
is unilaterally implementing restructuring of offices and man power as in the case of
rationalisation of staff strength in audit offices done in 2016 without taking
the staff interest into account.
We
insisted that the both the actions be reviewed to which DAI said that the
though restructuring cannot be undone but specific instances could be addressed
when brought to notice. As of rationalisation of staff strength in audit office
is concerned it was explained that the pinch that is being felt now would be
eased within one year as the number of posts and personnel would increase.
We proposed that instead of going
for piecemeal actions as done in 2012 and 2016, the Department should go for a
holistic approach through cadre restructuring where all these issues including our
demand for 5 time promotions in one’s career could also be decided upon on a
scientific basis. It was further insisted that the Department should form a
cadre restructuring committee with representation to staff side.
DAI agreed to this proposal saying that it
is necessary to have a holistic view.
3. Ensure promotional avenues for MTS, LDC, DEO,
Auditor/Accountant and SA on seniority cum fitness basis, without educational
qualifications.
After
detailed discussion, it was clarified that there is no conditions attached to
promotion of LDC as Accountant or Auditor. If any instance is pointed out, it
would be rectified.
We
insisted that as for promotion of metric-passed MTS, CAG should relax the
condition to enable them to avail promotion as such a condition did not exist
when they were recruited or MTS cadre was created. DAI agreed to get the issue
examined.
4. Grant GP 5400 to AAOs on completion of 4
years service as recommended by 6th and 7th CPCs
DAI informed that the
Department is pursuing the issue and is hopeful of resolution.
5. Grant unlimited number of chances for SAS to
candidates who have passed in four papers
Quite a lengthy discussion took
place on this issue as the administration went on defending the existing 10
chances per candidate.
It was pointed out that by this
action of the department, promotional prospects of personnel are being blocked forever,
leaving behind a demoralised and demotivated workforce.
It is then assured to
have a relook on the decision.
6.
Remove ban on demonstration in the office premises
The
constitutional position including the latest missive of the Min. of Labour and
Employment to Min. of Railways saying that unrecognized Associations/Unions
also have the right to demonstrate peacefully were placed.
It
was also pointed out that disturbance or violence should not be presumed in
advance. If such incidents occur those should be dealt with under the relevant
rules. It was stated that one incidence should not lead to a permanent ban on
demonstration and meetings. It was pointed out that permission is granted to
L&R Clubs to organise programmes inside the office that also with full
sound system and the entire administration including Accountants General would
be present. The blanket ban on demonstrations imposed by 2012 circular be
withdrawn, it was demanded.
DAI assured to have a relook on the ban
order on demonstrations.
7.
Ensure proper functioning of Departmental Canteens by recruiting sufficient
staff
As Recruitment Rule for Canteen has been notified a
month back, it was submitted by us
that all the daily rated/contingent/contract workers working in the
Departmental Canteen be regularised
against huge vacancies existing in the departmental canteens.
It was agreed to
consider the proposal.
8. i) Field level Audit Parties should be
provided with sufficient man days and reasonable Transit
days;
ii) Remove the practice of providing
transit on closed holidays;
iii) Settle the claims on tour TA/DA in a
time bound manner
On (i), DAI commented that it is a
good item on an area that has been neglected for long. She agreed to have a
fresh look at it and do the needful.
On (i) and (ii), DAI agreed to
observe the rule strictly.
9.
Protection of staff interests and extension of facilities to personnel in the
event of bifurcation of the Office of Accountants General (Andhra Pradesh) to
AsG (AP) and AsG (Telangana)
A
detailed presentation was done from the Association side. All issues such as
sanction of additional staff strength, delaying the shifting of the AP office to
Amravati, Vijayawada upto 2021 or till own building and staff quarters are
ready etc were presented and it was requested that the staff concerns may be
given utmost space before taking a final decision on the formation of new
office at Amravati.
DAI assured to have staff interest in mind
while making the final call.
10.
Fixation of pay on promotion as Supervisor of those Sr Auditor/Sr Accountants
who were granted GP 4600 under MACPS
DAI agreed to refer it to DOPT for
clarification.
With
greetings,
Yours fraternally
Sd/-
M. S. Raja
Secretary General
