MINUTES OF THE 38th PNM MEETING HELD WITH SCRM UNION ON 25.8.2015 IN DRM’S CONFERENCE HALL, RAIL VIKAS BHAVAN, GUNTUR

Administration side Organisation side

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1. Vijay Sharma DRM 1. A.V. Subba Rao Divl. Vice President & OS, SSE/P. Way/NGNT

2. V.N. Ambade ADRM 2. Y. Hanumantha Rao

Divisional Secretary/ GNT & CPSR/GNT

3. K. Philu Naik Sr.DPO 3. S. Abdul Haq Asst. Divisional Secretary &OS/SSE/ P.Way /NDL

4. Dr. K. Satyanarayana CMS 4. U. Kondaiah Asst. Divisional Secretary & Spl. Track man, SSE/PW/ DKD

5. K. Anjaneyulu Sr.DFM 5. K. Narayana Reddy Asst. Divisional Secretary & SM/BDPL

6. K. Simon Sr. DEN/ Co-ord

6. S. Karunasree Asst. Divisional Secretary & HPC,CPSR/O/GNT

7 Syamal Nath Sr.DEN/N 7. V. Ravisankar Divisional Treasurer & SLI/ CCC/O/GNT

8 T. Subrahmanyeswara Rao

DEN/ West

8. M.V. Prasad Secretary/GNT Stn. Br. & Dy. CTI/SL GNT.

9. A.L.N. Reddy Sr.DOM 9. K. Venkateswarlu Secretary, HQ Br. & JE, SSE/P.Way/NGNT

10. Sibaji Mondal Sr. DME 10. Sk. Md. Hassan Secretary/NDKD Br. & SS/MRGA

11. N. Issac Sr. DSTE 11. S. Manjunath Secretary, L & TRS Br. & LP(Pass)/ CCC/GNT

12. B. Satyanarayana Sr. DEE 12. Ch. Bhavani Sankara Rao

Secretary, OL Br. & CCI/NRT

13. K. Uma Maheswara Rao Sr.DCM 13 Sk. Shahanshavali Vice Chairman/NDL Br. & OS/ADEN/O/NDL.

14. A.. K. Kundu ASC/ RPF

14. R. Gnaneswar Secretary, NLDA Br. &Gateman/SSE/PW/ CTYL

15. S.G. Krishnaiah Chairman, L&TRS Br. & OS/CCC/O/GNT

16 P. Narayanamma Technician/III, SSE/C&W/O/GNT

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::2:: At the outset, Sr.DPO welcomed ADRM, President, Secretary and Members of SCRMU

and the Branch Officers for the 38th PNM Meeting. He narrated the major achievements made by the Personnel Branch which are as follows:

Ø 49 wards were appointed under LARSGESS. Ø 10 Goods Guards were promoted as Sr. Passenger Guards. Ø 52 Assistant Loco Pilots were promoted as Sr. Assistant Loco Pilots. Ø 11 Pointsmen were promoted as Goods Guard during this year after completion of

selection. Ø 85 ASMs were alerted under restructuring. Ø 147 Assistant Pointsmen were promoted as Pointsman’A’ Ø Against 33 1/3% quota, 3 employees were promoted as Office Clerks duly following

selection. Ø 20 Trackmen were promoted as Trackmaintainer Gr-I during August 2015. Ø First ½ year Pension Adalat was conducted on 26th June 2015. Ø Seniority lists of all departments were published during April 2015, Ø He informed the forum that Guntur Division is the first division in S.C. Railway in

implementing the restructuring orders.

While addressing the meeting, ADRM was very happy to say that the achievements made on account of GNT Division is with the collective efforts of organised labour, employees and officers. He is fully satisfied with the co-operation of SCRM Union in striving to work load for the welfare of the staff duly bring the issues to the management and solving them very amicably.

In regard to performance of the division, he said that even though the targets set by the

Railway Board could not be achieved in regard to earnings because of prevailing market conditions, he appreciated that the division is striving hard for achieving the targets. He satisfied with the performance of the punctuality as it is in the comfortable position. He assured that administration will co-operate with the efforts of the SCRM Union in achieving the targets to the extent possible. Divisional Vice-President while addressing the meeting said that SCRM Union will always extend co-operation to the administration in achieving the targets and requested to solve the issues represented by them as early as possible since success in staff welfare leads to encouragement in employees to work hard for attaining the targets.

DRM welcomed the SCRMU, Branch Officers for the 38th PNM Meeting and that the co-operation extended by the organized labour is appreciable. He said that the punctuality of Mail, Express and Passenger is upto the mark. As far as passenger and goods earnings are concerned, the division could not achieve the target, however, there is an increase in performance when compared to last year. In regard to loading, he said that there is a decline in loading front which ultimately leads to drop in earnings. However, continuous efforts are being made to achieve the targets set by the Railway Board. He was happy to say that safety performance is very well and there are no untoward incidents took place.

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::3:: Vice President while addressing the meeting said that SCRM Union is co-operating the administration in all respects and resolving the issues. He assured that the same spirit will be continued in future also as the members of union works as a team regarding solving the problems of staff.

Divisional Secretary while addressing the meeting expressed dissatisfaction in regard to staff welfare, in which Colony Care Committees is the main important issue since the living conditions, such as drainage, floor level in kitchen in medical college road colony, water and current facility in Damancherla, Nadikude and Miryalaguda are not upto the mark. He mainly stressed that the condemned quarters should be demolished to eradicate anti-social elements which are taking place in the colonies. He said that nearly 1.35 crores have been sanctioned with their efforts for maintenance of quarters but the funds were not utilized productively which resulted in diverting the funds of SBF to other divisions. As such, he requested to concentrate on welfare of staff and their families since employees welfare leads to healthy working conditions in their work place.

AGENDA / REVIEW SUBJECTS FOR 38th PNM MEETING BY DRM/ADRM WITH SCRM UNION

1) ACCOUNTS:- Agenda Subjects:- 01

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01 Closed

28/38/15 Issue of PF Interest Slips: In the earlier PNM, Sr.DFM/GNT has agreed to issue PF slips indicating the annual contribution and the interest accrued there on. However, so far the PF Slip pertaining to the year 2013-14 is also not issued. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange issue of PF Slip indicating the annual contribution and the interest credited to each employee for the period ending 31st March 2015 at the earliest.

Remarks The interest on PF for the financial year 2013-14 had been generated as per schedule in June 2014 and keeping in view of the hardship being faced by employees for coming and getting the print of PF pass books, a new system was designed as per the instructions of DRM/GNT. In the new system, PF slips were printed on a sticker paper (same to be pasted to pass book by the employees) and all the PF slips printed in July, 2015 were handed over to respective Bill Unit clerks for outside units. The PF slips pertaining to staff under the control of Sr.DPO office have been handed over to Despatch section for distribution to Bill Clerks and onward transmission to employees. Further it is also learnt that outside units have distributed PF slips to employees also. PF slips for the current year i.e. 2014-15 will be generated as per schedule after closure of accounts in June 2015. Subject may be closed.

Minutes Discussed and closed.

Review Subjects:- NIL (Contd…P…4…)

::4:: 2) CIVIL ENGINEERING:- Agenda Subjects:- 14 02 08/38/15

Raising of floor level in transhipment point (Parcel Office) on PF-4: At present low level flooring in the transhipment point (Parcel Office) is causing stagnation of rain water. High value consignments kept on floor are getting damages. The Union requests the administration to arrange raising of floor level in transhipment point (Parcel Office) on Plat Form No.4.

Remarks There is a proposal for shifting of parcel office. Further new FOB lading will come in front of parcel office, the area will be developed alongwith ‘FOB’ work. Subject may be closed.

Minutes Engineering officials will inspect with in two weeks and necessary action will be taken.

03 Closed

10/38/15 SAP – Repairs to Drainage system at 46B, The Union requests the administration to arrange repairs to Drainage system at Railway Quarter No.46/B for the convenience of the occupants.

Remarks Repairs to drainage system are attended and rectified the faults. Subject may be closed.

Minutes Discussed and closed. 04 Closed

11/38/15 SAP – Provision of water at LC-59: Bore well at LC No.59 has dried and staff are facing lot of inconvenience for water. The Union requests the administration to arrange to provide water (for drinking & other purposes) at LC-59.

Re4marks Additional pipes lowered and problem rectified. Subject may be closed. Minutes Discussed and closed.

05 13/38/15 PGRL –Water problem for Railway Quarters No.22A to 22F & Drainage problem for Railway Quarter Nos. 38A& 38 B. The Union requests the administration to arrange to solve the water problem in Railway Quarters No.22A to 22F and drainage problem in Railway Quarter Nos. 38A & 38B at the earliest for the convenience of the occupants of these Railway Quarters.

Remarks Water problem attended and residents are getting sufficient water. Separate estimate at Rs. 31.5 Lakhs prepared for repairs to drains in the quarters of PGRL and the same is under process at Divisional Office.

Minutes Water problem attended and residents are getting sufficient water. Separate estimate at Rs. 31.5 Lakhs prepared for repairs to drains in the quarters of PGRL and the same is under process at Divisional Office.

06 15/38/15 PRCA – Condemnation & Dismantling of Railway Quarters: Staff are unwilling to occupy the railway quarters at PRCA as they are unfit for human dwelling. The Union requests the administration to arrange condemnation and dismantling of Railway Quarters at PRCA at the earliest.

Remarks Details of quarters like year of construction, type of quarters etc. are asked from SSE/W/NRT. Follow up action will be taken on getting the information.

Minutes Union have represented that heavy dust pollution is existing in the quarters. Hence it is decided that a Committee of CMS & DEN/West, Sr.DPO will inspect the quarters and decide further course of action to be taken.

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::5:: 07 16/38/15 Provision of ventilator/exhaust fan and drinking water in newly constructed

medical college quarters: 3 Units newly constructed, without ventilator/exhaust fan and the drinking water provision is also not made. DS SCRMU visited and noticed totally unsafe, if any unwanted gas leaks or fire accident. The Union requests the administration to arrange provision of ventilation/exhaust fan and drinking water in newly constructed railway quarters in Medical College Road, Guntur. The Union also suggests the administration to ensure enough cross ventilation & natural illumination in day to avoid occupants falling in sick.

Remarks Window is provided in the kitchen which will facilitate ventilation. A separate GLR of 30,000 capacity was constructed and NLPD water is only being supplied to 36 units of newly constructed quarters. During the summer, drinking water is being supplied through tanker. Subject may be closed.

Minutes The quarters will be inspected by Sr. DEN/Co-Ord. & Sr.DEE with union representatives and decide further course of action.

08 Closed

17/38/15 Provision of Private Security Guards: Previous contract for provision of private security for guarding/protecting the track from the public has been closed. Arrangements for fresh contract have not been made so far. Quick arrangements for provision of Private Security Guards is essential to keep away the public using track as a public toilet. The Union requests the administration to provide security guards between GNT – MIX cabin & REP – Manipuram Gate.

Remarks In DEN/W section, an agency has already been finalised and the work will be started shortly. In Sr. DEN/N section, tenders will be invited by the end of this month for this work.

Minutes Discussed and closed. 09 20/38/15 Replacement of old furniture: Old furniture available in ADEN/O/NDL,

SSE/W/O/NDL, SSE/P.Way/NDL(G) & SSE/P. Way/O/GID is inconvenient and needs replacement with new. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange replacement of old furniture with new for the conveniently working of staff.

Remarks No proposal from the above said units received in this office till date for procurement of new furniture. On receipt of proposals from field units, action will be taken for procurement of new furniture on replacement account. Advised field officers/supervisors to submit indents.

Minutes No proposal from the above said units received in this office till date for procurement of new furniture. On receipt of proposals from field units, action will be taken for procurement of new furniture on replacement account. Advised field officers/supervisors to submit indents.

10 Closed

21/38/15 Provision of water arrangements at BMMP, SRMR, RMNP, TPPI & LC gates in the NLDA – NRDP section. Staff working at BMMP, SRMR, RMNP, TPPI& at LC Gates in NLDA – NRDP section are facing lot of problems for water. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange provision of water.

Remarks Drinking water is being supplied through agency at BMMP, SRMR, RMNP, TPPI stations. Hand bores are available at LC gates.

Minutes Discussed and closed. (Contd…P…6…)

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11 24/38/15 Provision of toilet facility at LC Gates between GNT – MAG: The Union requests the administration to arrange provision of toilet facilities at LC Gates between GNT and MAG at the earliest.

Remarks Recently constructed at LC No. 10, 11, 14 & 15. Earlier toilets are available at 2A, 3, 4. Yet to be provided at 5, 6, 7, 8, 17 & 17B. Agency available. Target Date for completion is 31-10-2015.

Minutes Recently constructed at LC No. 10, 11, 14 & 15. Earlier toilets are available at 2A, 3, 4. Yet to be provided at 5, 6, 7, 8, 17 & 17B. Agency available. Target Date for completion is 31-10-2015.

12 Closed

25/38/15 Dismantling of condemned Toilet SSE/P. Way/O/NGNT: Condemned Toilet in the premises of SSE/P. Way/O/NGNT is causing inconvenience for the staff. The Union requests the administration to arrange dismantling the condemned toilet.

Remarks Condemned toilet at SSE/PW/NGNT is dismantled. Subject may be closed. Minutes Discussed and closed.

13 26/38/15 Reconstruction of boundary wall: While construction of apron on Road 1, a portion of boundary wall of SSE/C&W/O/NGNT was removed for the access for trucks &tractors. However, the same was not rebuilt, which is causing security problems. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to reconstruct the demolished portion of boundary

Remarks Construction of boundary will be completed by 30-09-2015. Minutes Construction of boundary will be completed by 30-09-2015.

14 27/38/15 Stop allotment of Railway quarters to trackmen where no proper infrastructure facilities available: Railway quarters at NRDP, SRMR & NKPL are not provided with proper infrastructure facilities. Staff & their family members allotted to such quarters are facing inconvenience. Therefore, the Union demands the administration to cancel all such allotments at NRDP, SRMR & NKPL.

Remarks The existing minor repairs are being attended and other required infrastructure facilities will be provided in the Zonal contracts of 2015-2016.

Minutes Sr.DEN/N/GNT will inspect the quarters and decide whether to make repairs or to condemn the quarters based on the condition of the quarters.

15 29/38/15 Provision of minimum facilities @ unmanned level crossings over GNT Division: Unmanned level crossings are being manned by the contract staff in the day time and by the engineering staff in the nights at many places. DS SCRMU GNT Division visited many unmanned level crossing gates and noticed that personnel deployed for duties are left to the mercy of god in the difficult weather conditions. No light, no shelter provided at these gates. And further difficulties added by not providing the minimum facilities. Thus, engineering staff refrain to perform the duties at the unmanned level crossings unless booked forcibly. Engineering staff booked forcibly for night duties are facing much difficulties. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide minimum essential infrastructure such as shelter, furniture and drinking water at all the unmanned level crossings over Guntur Division.

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::7:: Remarks Torch lights are already provided to these staff for manning duties. No work

was sanctioned for providing minimum facilities to gate safety counsellors at Unmanned LC Gates. However, some facilities will be provided by means of quotation powers / Zonal contracts etc. – Sr.DEN/Co-Ord.

Minutes SSE/P.Way/CTYL has provided basic facilities at some LC gates in his section. Similar facilities will be extended to all the unmanned LC gates by way of quotation/zonal contract

Review Subjects:- 09 16 Closed

09/37/14 NDL: Provision of R.O Plant at Nandyal Railway Colony: SCRMU demands to install a R.O Plant for the usage of occupants of Nandyal Railway Colony for Drinking Potable Water to avoid Water-borne diseases, since now supplying water is not potable.

Remarks As per the medical report, the water samples were tested and found suitable for drinking. Hence no provision of RO is required.

Minutes However, assistance of the local MP will be taken. DEN/West along with some of the local office bearers will make a request for the RO plant.

Remarks Request will be made on Hon’ble MP for RO provision within a month’s time. Minutes Discussed and closed.

17 19/37/14 GNT: Repairs to the SCRMU Divisional Office: SCRMU Guntur’s Divisional Office building situated in the 1st Line, Arundelpet near to the Rail Mahal requires major repairs including proper wiring. The necessity of its major repairs has been brought to the notice of all concerned from SSE/Works level to Sr DEN/Co-Ord level. However, so far no action is taken in this regard. The Union requests the administration to arrange repairs to the SCRMU Divisional Office at the earliest.

Remarks Work will be taken up in the Zonal agreement 2014-15 and work will be completed by 31-03-2015.

Minutes Work will be taken up in the Zonal agreement 2014-15 and work will be completed by 31-03-2015.

Remarks New parapet wall was constructed as per the request of M/Union, toilet door will be replaced by 31-08-2015 and any other minor repairs will be attended as and when required.

Minutes New parapet wall was constructed as per the request of M/Union, toilet door will be replaced by 31-08-2015 and any other minor repairs will be attended as and when required.

18 Closed

24/37/14 SAP: Provision of hand bore in the Railway Quarters at NDKD end. The Union demands the administration to arrange provision of one hand bore for the convenience of the occupants of Railway Qrs. At NDKD end.

Remarks A new bore will be drilled in new Zonal works. Target is 31.3.2015. Subject may be closed.

Minutes A new bore will be drilled in new Zonal works. Target is 31.3.2015. Remarks A Bore well provided. Subject may be closed. Minutes Discussed and closed.

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26/37/14 SAP: Maintenance of Railway quarters: a) Railway Quarters at NDKD end drainage completely damaged. Despite several requests, repairs were not attended. b) Bushes/wild vegetation around the Railway Quarters be removed.

Occupants of these quarters are suffering from insects & mosquitoes. The Union demands the administration to arrange to repair drainage system of above quarters and also arrange to remove the wild vegetation around the quarters for the convenience of the occupants.

Remarks Works completed. Subject may be closed. Minutes Repairs to drainage will be done. Remarks New drainage system provided. Bushes and wild vegetation cleared in Dec.-14.

Subject may be closed. Minutes Discussed and closed.

20 Closed

28/37/14 GNT: Provision of path way to REP cabin: There is no path way to REP cabin. The Union requests the administration to provide path way to REP Cabin at the earliest.

Remarks Work will be taken up in the existing Zonal agreement 2014-15 and work will be completed by 31-03-2015.

Minutes Work will be taken up in the existing Zonal agreement 2014-15 and work will be completed by 31-03-2015.

Remarks The work has already been completed. The subject may be closed. Minutes Discussed and closed.

21 29/37/14 GNT: Provision of tool box at REP Goods Shed: Points men are facing lot of difficulties for carrying the tools to REP cabin for securing purpose. The Union demands to provide a tool box at REP Goods Shed for the use of points men at the earliest.

Remarks No where, tool boxes are provided for the Points men. Hence it is not required. Subject may be closed.

Minutes Released 2 location boxes will be handed over from SE/signal/GNT office to Engineering Department.

Remarks SSE/W/GNT has collected 2 location boxes from SSE/Sig./GNT. These boxes will be fixed as per the required of operating department.

Minutes SSE & TI will do joint inspection and decide the location for fixing the location boxes.

22 18/01/14 Dismantling of traffic pool Railway Quarters at MAG: On the pretext of availability of Traffic pool quarters, points men & YP’C’ are not being given double rest. But the fact is that these railway quarters have been abandoned long back. Not fit for dwelling & even the doors and windows were removed. Therefore, the Union requests the administration either the traffic pool railway quarters or consider revising the duty roaster of Pointsmen & YP ‘C’ ignoring the abandoned railway quarters at MAG.

Remarks These quarters, though 40 years old, the quarters are suitable for dwelling and recently (3 years back), remodelling made and an amount of Rs.10 lakhs spent. As per the latest report, the quarters are reasonably in good condition and fit for occupation. Further repairs, if any, will be carried out.

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::9:: Minutes The condemnation will be processed.

Remarks ADEN/N & Sr. DEN/North will inspect the quarters and decide for condemnation of quarters.

Minutes Cost of repairs will be assessed and decide the course of action to be taken. 23 16/01/12 Provision Union office for Headquarters Branch, Guntur: At present no office

accommodation is provided for the Headquarters Branch Union. The Union requests the administration to provide the office accommodation for the Headquarters Branch

Remarks Due to acute position of funds, this work could not be taken up immediately and as and when the funds position improved, this work will be taken up.

Minutes One of the condemned quarters will be identified by the Union and the quarter will be got repaired and provided to Union.

Remarks Sr. DPO to decide for providing additional Union office for H.Q. Branch. Minutes Sr. DEN/Co-Ord., Sr. DEE & Sr.DPO will inspect the quarters in Medical

College road and decide for allotment of office accommodation for Hd. Qrs. Branch.

24 14/03/13 Non implementation of PNM Decisions: 1. Duty roster for LC No.282. 2. Eight Hours Duty rosters for ASMs at RMNP & CTYL. 3. Provision of RPF in peak hours in East & West booking offices 4. Supply of woollen coats to Gatemen in CTYL section 5. Reconstruction of leave chart in favour of Sri G.R.Koteswara Rao, WTM. 6. Provision of grills to Railway quarters in the Down Colony, Guntur.

Remarks 3. RPF staff is deploying at west booking counter in peak hours as and when required please. 4. Sufficient quantity of cloth surge dark grey (ordinary) to PL No.79030919 is available at uniform cell. SSE/P.Way can collect the cloths on any working day. 6. Work will be taken up before 30-06-2015.

Minutes 1. Job analysis will be ordered. 2. Discussed and closed. 3. Discussed and closed. 4. The available woollen coats will be supplied. 5. APO will be deputed to BZA. 6. Work will be completed by 30.6.2015.

Remarks 1. The description of LC No. 282 such as location, department, classification etc. is not known to enable the section to issue roaster. 2. Discussed and closed. 3. Discussed and closed. 4. Winter garments were issued to all eligible employees for the year 2014. 5. Leave chart received from BZA. As on date he is having the leave balance of LAP 300 + 15 & LHAP 551 days. 6. Grills have been manufactured. Fixing will be completed by 15-09-2015.

Minutes Grills will be fixed by 15.9.2015 (Contd…P…No….10..)

::10:: 3) COMMERCIAL:- Agenda Subjects:- 02 25 06/38/15 Provision of free parking facility for Running Staff at Guntur:

The Union requests the administration to provide free parking facility with earmarking place at Guntur Railway Station for the convenience of the Running Staff at GNT as is being followed in the adjoining divisions.

Remarks The provision of free parking facility for Railway staff does not come under the purview of Commercial Department.

Minutes Joint exercise will be conducted along with Engg. Officials and both trade union representatives to explore the feasibility.

26 09/38/15 Provision of furniture in Parcel Office, Guntur: Recently Parcel Management System has been introduced in the Parcel Office, Guntur without providing any furniture. High Value & Essential equipment is kept on floor. Staff are facing much inconvenience for utilization of the space and equipment. The Union requests the administration to arrange provision of essential furniture in Parcel Office, Guntur

Remarks Furniture for the use at Parcel Office/GNT will be proved by 10-09-2015. Minutes Furniture for the use at Parcel Office/GNT will be proved by 10-09-2015.

Review Subjects:- 05 27 16/37/14 GNT: Changing into continuous counter instead of Split counter of Reservation

Office at East side of GNT: At present single counter with split timings (08.00 Hrs to 12.00 Hrs and 16.00 Hrs to 20.00 Hrs is working at East side of GNT Station, which is not sufficient for the highly flowing public. Therefore, the Union suggests to change the counter into continuous (08.00 Hrs. to 14.00 Hrs and 14.15 Hrs to 20.00 Hrs) in the east side and if necessitates one counter in the West Side Reservation of may be converted into the Split counter, so that no extra manpower required for the conversion.

Remarks At present the split counter which is being operated on East Side of Guntur Station is dealt with 180 applications per day. As per policy, exclusive counter is justified if 300 applications are dealt in the counter. Hence, there is no justification for provision of regular counter. Subject may be closed.

Minutes Subject will be discussed with Sr.DCM, later. Remarks At present the split counter which is being operated on East Side of Guntur

Station is dealt with 180 applications per day. As per policy, exclusive counter is justified if 300 applications are dealt in the counter. Hence, there is no justification for provision of regular counter. Subject may be closed.

Minutes Sr.DCM will inspect and decide for further course of action. 28 18/37/14 GNT: Provision of Proper Furniture in East & West Booking offices:

At present available furniture is old and requires to immediate replacement to avoid occupational diseases for the staff by existing furniture, since the available furniture is old and the same is in un-repairable conditions. Hence Union demands to change the furniture at the earliest on top-priority basis.

Remarks 08 Nos. of ‘S’ type chairs have already been supplied in the month of NOV. 2014. Subject may be treated as closed.

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::11:: Minutes Subject will be discussed with Sr.DCM, later.

Remarks 08 Nos. of ‘S’ type chairs have already been supplied in the month of NOV. 2014. Subject may be treated as closed.

Minutes Sr.DCM will inspect and decide for provision of furniture. 29 05/01/14 Creation of new posts for newly introduced trains/acquired assets Commercial,

Operating & S&T Branches. a) JNPD, b) SATYAVALLI, c) CEM, d) POO. Above stations have been opened for Passenger/Freight traffic for which no additional sanctions have been created. Therefore, the Union demands the administration to arrange creation of the additional posts commensurate with the increase of the workload.

Remarks A proposal for creation of 10 posts of commercial clerks has been sent to CPO/SC vide letter dated 08-09-2014. Commercial clerk will be posted at JNPD to look after goods activities. There is no justification for posting commercial clerk at other stations. Subject may be closed.

Minutes A proposal for creation of 10 posts of commercial clerks has been sent to CPO/SC vide letter dated 08-09-2014. Commercial clerk will be posted at JNPD to look after goods activities.

Remarks A proposal for creation of 10 posts of commercial clerks has been sent to CPO/SC vide letter dated 08-09-2014. Commercial clerk will be posted at JNPD to look after goods activities. There is no justification for posting commercial clerk at other stations. Subject may be closed.

Minutes Union stated to discussed at Zonal Level. 30 09/01/14 Replacement of damaged cots and mattresses in TTE’s Rest Rooms at TPTY:

At present the cots & mattresses provided in TTE’s Rest Room at TPTY are in damaged condition. TTE’s are unable to take proper rest. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange replacement of damaged cots and mattresses in TTE’s Rest Room at TPTY.

Remarks 4 Nos. of cots replaced and DRM/GTL assured to replace the damaged cots within 2 or 3 months.

Minutes GTL division has assured to replace 3 Nos. of cots. Remarks 4 Nos. of cots replaced and DRM/GTL assured to replace the damaged cots

within 2 or 3 months. Minutes Sr.DCM will inspect the TTE’s rest room and take decision.

31 11/01/14 Filling up of Group ‘D’ posts in Parcel Office, Guntur: At present only 9 Group ‘D’ staff are working in the parcel office, Guntur against the sanctioned strength of 20 posts. Staff are unable to load and unload parcels and Cash Chests at Guntur due to shortage of staff. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange filling up of vacancies of Group ‘D’ staff in the parcel office, Guntur.

Remarks The Committee has visited and studied the requirement. Though the Parcel Office against sanction of posts 12 and staff are available with 2 excess. As per the committee opinion, there is no justification at this point. However, depending upon the need, the Group’D’ available at station will be readjusted duly giving priority to Parcel Office.

Minutes ADRM has instructed to make a quick job analysis and redistribute the Gr’D’ posts among the users (i.e. Parcel Office, Booking office etc.)Target is 15 days.

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Remarks The Committee has visited and studied the requirement. Though the Parcel Office against sanction of posts 12 and staff are available with 2 excess. As per the committee opinion, there is no justification at this point. However, depending upon the need, the Group’D’ available at station will be readjusted duly giving priority to Parcel Office.

Minutes Work study will be done again by APO, ACM along with CPSR in Parcel Office/GNT.

4) ELECTRICAL:- Agenda Subjects:- 03 32 16/38/15 Provision of ventilator/exhaust fan and drinking water in newly constructed

medical college quarters: 3 Units newly constructed, without ventilator/exhaust fan and the drinking water provision is also not made. DS SCRMU visited and noticed totally unsafe, if any unwanted gas leaks or fire accident. The Union requests the administration to arrange provision of ventilation/exhaust fan and drinking water in newly constructed railway quarters in Medical College Road, Guntur. The Union also suggests the administration to ensure enough cross ventilation & natural illumination in day to avoid occupants falling in sick.

Remarks Ventilators can be provided by Engineering Department. Minutes The quarters will be inspected by ADRM and team of Officers with union

representatives and decide further course of action. 33 23/38/15 Issue of DCPs to AC Mechanics:

At present AC Mechanics accompanying trains from GNT to various destinations are not issued with Duty Card Passes. Even the practice of issue of SDPs is not in vogue. At times, staff on board are facing problems with ticket checking staff. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange issue of DCPs to AC Mechanics at the earliest.

Remarks Information regarding the number of line movements in a month for the last 6 months is being collected from SSE/TL & AC/GNT for individual employees for issue of Duty Card Passes. Accordingly, DCPs will be processed. At present duty passes are being issued to all AC mechanics accompanying trains. All eligible staff will be issued with DCPs by 30-09-2015.

Minutes Information regarding the number of line movements in a month for the last 6 months is being collected from SSE/TL & AC/GNT for individual employees for issue of Duty Card Passes. Accordingly, DCPs will be processed. At present duty passes are being issued to all AC mechanics accompanying trains. All eligible staff will be issued with DCPs by 30-09-2015.

34 29/38/15 Provision of minimum facilities @ unmanned level crossings over GNT Division: Unmanned level crossings are being manned by the contract staff in the day time and by the engineering staff in the nights at many places. DS SCRMU GNT Division visited many unmanned level crossing gates and noticed that personnel deployed for duties are left to the mercy of god in the difficult weather conditions. No light, no shelter provided at these gates. And further difficulties added by not providing the minimum facilities. Thus, engineering staff refrain to perform the duties at the unmanned level crossings unless booked forcibly. Engineering staff booked forcibly for night duties are facing much difficulties. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide minimum essential infrastructure such as shelter, furniture and drinking water at all the unmanned level crossings over Guntur Division.

::13:: Remarks Torch lights are already provided to these staff for manning duties. Provision of

lighting at the gates will be discussed in the meeting. Minutes Lighting will be provided whenever construction of shelter by Engineering

Department is done. Review Subjects:- 05 35 Closed

04/37/14 GNT: Non implementation of Duty Roster in Train Lighting Depot, /Guntur: Duty roaster issued by Sr. DPO/BZA in the year 1999 is still being used in the Train Lighting Depot, Guntur. When it was discussed in the last PNM Meeting, it was announced in the meeting that the duty roaster issued by Sr. DPO/GNT is being implemented. Therefore, the Union demands the implementation of the duty roaster issued by Sr. DPO/GNT in the Train Lighting Depot, Guntur. Moreover recently one more train / rake was allotted to GNT, hence in these conditions the existing staff are not enough to maintain the rakes without increasing the staff.

Remarks The roster has been reviewed and implemented which is being followed by other Divisions. The same will be 13egularized shortly. Regarding increase in staff strength, CEE/SC has been already requested for transfer of 14 additional posts vide lr. No. GNT/E.150/PM/TL coaches dated 12-05-2014 for maintenance of additional rakes allotted. Serious efforts are being continued to get the additional posts early.

Minutes Draft roster will be supplied by Sr.DEE by 10th March 2015 and Sr.DPO will issue the roster by 20th March 2015.

Remarks Draft roaster for the staff working in Train Lighting Depot, Guntur has been received from the Department. Roster will be issued by 31-08-2015.

Minutes Duty roster will be implemented strictly. Discussed and closed. 36 Closed

08/01/14 Provision of Air Coolers and Drinking water facilities in TTE’s Rest Rooms at TPTY, DNC & NDL: Temperatures have shot up these days and they are not conducive for taking Rest in the TTE’s Rest Rooms at TPTY, DNC & NDL in the absence of air coolers Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange provision of Air Coolers and Drinking Water in the TTE’s Rest Rooms at TPTY, DNC & NDL.

Remarks At NDL Air coolers will be provided by 25-08-2014. DRM/GTL will be pursued for provision of air coolers at TPTY & DNC. Hence, subject may be closed.

Minutes Air cooler will be provided at NDL today itself. Sr.DEE will confirm to ADRM.

Remarks One cooler has been provided for TTEs room – subject may be closed. Minutes Discussed and closed.

37 01/03/13 Provision of lift facility at Rail Mahal: Main functions are conducted in the 1st Floor at Rail Mahal, Guntur. Therefore, the old aged and physically challenged persons are facing difficulties in climbing to 1st Floor to attend the functions due to the steep staircase. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to provide lift facility at Rail Mahal at the earliest for the convenience of the old aged and physically challenged persons.

(Contd…P…14…)

::14:: Remarks App. An amount of Rs. 27,00,000/- (including Rs. 3,00,000 app. For Civil

works) is required for erecting a passenger lift of 16 people capacity 1028 KGs While an amount Rs. 21,75,000/- for smaller lift of 10 persons weight 680 KGs. Union is requested to pursue the matter with Head Quarters. Subject may be closed.

Minutes To pursue with H/Q by the union to provide funds to a tune of 10 lakhs from H/Q SBF.

Remarks Funds to be obtained from Hd. Qrs. SBF. Union is requested to pursue the matter with Hd. Qrs.

Minutes Funds to be obtained from Hd. Qrs. SBF. Union is requested to pursue the matter with Hd. Qrs.

38 Closed

18/02/13 AC coach maintenance by Train Lighting Staff: Train Lighting staff are being utilised for AC Coach Maintenance in excess of the existing sanction. As a result Train Lighting staff are overburdened. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange creation of AC coach maintenance staff if required, to avoid overloading the T L Staff.

Remarks Filling up of the vacancies is under progress. 03 vacancies were already filled and the remaining vacancies will be filled shortly. Subject may be closed.

Minutes OT will be paid with in one month if eligible. Remarks Proposal for creation of a total no. of 40 posts including 26 for AC

maintenance 12 AC escorts and 02 supervisors was sent to finance for vetting/concurrence vide this office Lr. No. GNT/E.150/Cre Posts/TL∾ dt. 20-05-2015. Filling up of existing vacancies in the grade of Technicians I, II & III is under process. However, there are only 2 vacancies as per the scale check.

Minutes Discussed and closed. 39 Closed

30/02/13 Issue of duty roster for train lighting staff and posting of SSE/SE in TL Depot: At present there is no roster for Train Lighting Staff. In the earlier PNM, administration agreed to issue duty rosters. But the same was not done so far. At present the staff of Train Lighting depot are not utilized properly due to appropriate level of supervision. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to set right the Train Lighting Depot and issue duty rosters immediately.

Remarks The duty roster has been already implemented and the depot is headed by SSE (Shri U.Murali Krishna,SSE) since 31-10-2013. The item may be closed.

Minutes Divisional Secretary along with Sr. DPO and Sr. DEE will discuss and resolve the issue.

Remarks The duty roster is already implemented and depot is now headed by SSE. Minutes Discussed and closed. 5) MECHANICAL:- Agenda Subjects:- 04 40 Closed

01/38/15 Crew Links: The Union requests the administration to redraw the crew links duly following the SPAD Committee norms and avoid bypassing headquarters for both regular and non-daily trains.

Remarks Revised crew links drawn and the Running Staff Review done as per revised crew links.

Minutes Discussed and Closed. (Contd…P…15…)

::15:: 41 Closed

02/38/15 Provision of qualified cooks in the Running Rooms: The Union requests the administration to arrange provision of qualified cooks in the Running Rooms at GNT, NLPD, NDKD& NDL to improve the quality of food.

Remarks As per latest vetted estimates of Running Rooms, provision of cooks is not made in the contracts. Qualification of cooks cannot be insisted upon at this stage. However, contractor is arranging preparation of food with experienced cooks.

Minutes Discussed and closed. 42 Closed

03/38/15 Provision of writing table with essential furniture in Crew Lobby/GNT: The Union requests the administration to provide writing table with essential furniture to facilitate the running staff to complete the records while sign “OFF” sitting in a comfortable posture.

Remarks A writing table with chair will be provided in lobby. Minutes Discussed and closed.

43 05/38/15 Allotment of CLI to supervise the activities at RCD/NLPD and Crew Lobby/ NLPD: At present OS is working as incharge at RCD/NLPD. It is an asset worth crores of rupees. Activities at NLPD are to be monitored by a fulfledged supervisor for effective management. The Union requests the administration to allot a CLI to supervise the activities at RCD/NLPD and Crew Lobby/NLPD.

Remarks Administrative approval obtained from DRM/GNT and finance concurrence obtained from Sr. DFM/GNT and sent to CPO/SC on 30-04-2014 vide Sr. DPO/GNT’s Lr. No. SCR/P-GNT/165/Creation/M-7; dt. 30-04-2014 for further process for creation of post of CLI/RCD. Once sanction of the post is communicated by head quarters, necessary filling up action will be processed.

Minutes Administrative approval obtained from DRM/GNT and finance concurrence obtained from Sr. DFM/GNT and sent to CPO/SC on 30-04-2014 vide Sr. DPO/GNT’s Lr. No. SCR/P-GNT/165/Creation/M-7; dt. 30-04-2014 for further process for creation of post of CLI/RCD. Once sanction of the post is communicated by head quarters, necessary filling up action will be processed.

Review Subjects:- NIL 6) MEDICAL:- Agenda Subjects:- 02 44 18/38/15 Provision of Kamineni Hospital, Narketpalli as referral hospital for staff at

NLDA: The Union requests the administration to arrange Kamineni Hospital, Narketpalli as referral hospital for the convenience of staff & their families at NLDA & MRGA.

Remarks As per the information given by CMP/NDKD, at present number of railway employees, retired employees and their dependents is 464. NLDA comes in the jurisdiction of NDKD which is 72 KM away from NLDA. This matter was previously discussed with CMD/SC, who is not in favour of recognition as facilities available are not satisfactory. However, all the emergency cases will be reimbursed.

Minutes DS/SCRMU requested Kamineni Hospital for emergency purpose. GS/SCRMU will also pursue the matter with CMD/SC at headquarters level.

(Contd…P…16…)

::16:: 45 19/38/15 Provision of medical care at HU/DKD for staff & their families working at

CBM: At present CBM is covered under the jurisdiction of Health Unit, Nandyal which is situated 80 KMs away and no convenient trains for the journey. Health Unit, Donakonda is 40 KMs from CBM and convenient for the journey. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange medical care at HU/DKD for the staff & their families residing at CBM.

Remarks After taking data from Personnel Department & SS/CBM regarding census of employees & dependents at and near CBM and the distance from CBM to NDL & CBM to DKD and conveyance available and the proposal will be sent to CMD/SC if justified.

Minutes On receipt of the instructions from CMD/SC, jurisdiction will be changed. Review Subjects:- 03 46 07/37/14 GNT: Change of Safaiwalas roster at Railway Hospital, Guntur:

At present safaiwalas of Railway Hospital are in the Essentially Intermittent category. Only 3 safaiwalas are working in the entire Railway Hospital rooms have to be cleaned every 4 hours & before and after OP hours in both times/shifts to avoid spreading of infections to patients/ employees. Since New Stores Building & New O. T have been inaugurated at Railway Hospital, Guntur, the area to be cleaned by the safaiwalas has been increased resulting in continuous working. Thus, in the light of continuous working of safaiwalas in the Railway Hospital, placing them in the Essentially Intermittent category is not appropriate. Therefore, the Union demands the administration to change the category of safaiwalas of RH/Guntur from E I to Continuous. Moreover there is no safaiwala is posting to RH / GNT whenever Safaiwala of RH/GNT proceeds on leave.

Remarks The working hours of Railway hospital is 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs. Emergency will come occasionally, no justification to change the roster. However, the strength will be increased to 5 after outsourcing the platform No.1 work.

Minutes 2 more Safaiwalis will be provided at RH/GNT. Remarks

No justification to change the roster though new OT and Stores have come. . However, the strength will be increased from 3 to 5 after outsourcing the cleanliness work of PF No.1.

Minutes 2 more Safaiwalas will be posted. 47 11/37/14 Provision of Medical check-up for the staff :

Provision of Medical facilities/ health care of the employees is obligatory on the part of administration in the capacity of Employer. Medical check-up will help to bring out the medical problems which are in early stages also so that certain remedial action can be taken which will be helpful for not only the employees but also to the Railway as a whole in maintaining the staff in good working condition. Therefore the Union urges the administration to 16rganize Medical Checkup camps in stage wise for the Railway Staff of entire GNT Division especially for the staff who are above the 40 years of age, so the hidden diseases can be traced out prevention can be taken by attending regularly to RH/GNT or Health Units of GNT Divn.

Remarks Planned to conduct one Medical Camp on 10th or 12th March 2015. Subject may be closed.

Minutes Planned to conduct one Medical Camp on 10th or 12th March 2015. (Contd…P….17…)

::17:: Remarks For Railway employees, during Rail Yathri Upabhoktha Pakwarda (RYUP)

health check up camps were conducted at the following places: 1) Bone density camp at RI/GNT – 16-05-2015 to 18-05-2015. 2) Health Check up camp at NLDA – 21-05-2015. 3) Health Check up camp at NRT – 29-05-2015.

In RH/GNT also one health check up camp is planned to conduct during October 2015. Respective Bos are requested to give the date of employees, date and venue for medical examination.

Minutes It is planned to conduct one Mega Camp at RH/GNt during October 2015. 48 14/01/14 Provision of Xerox Machine at Railway Hospital: Anxious patients reach the Railway

Hospital, Guntur for medical treatments. Based on the seriousness, they are used to be referred to private hospitals by the medical authorities. During this process, employees & their families and retired employees & their families are facing difficulty in producing the Xerox copies of the essential documents the situation demands. Therefore the Union suggests that a Xerox machine be provided for making copies of the essential documents related to the cases or alternately the cases may be processed with verification of original documents itself without insisting of their copies.

Remarks Availability of man power is a problem. The President, SCRWWO, GNT will be requested for donating Xerox machine and manpower at RH/GNT.

Minutes The President, SCRWWO/GNT will be requested for donating Xerox Machine.

Remarks The President, SCRWWO/GNT will be requested for donating Xerox Machine.

Minutes One Xerox machine will be procured by CMS/GNT within the divisional powers .

7) OPERATING:- Agenda Subjects:- NIL Review Subjects:-02 49

06/37/14 NDL: Provision of Additional ASM /Dy SS: NDL is an entry and exit point of the Division towards Guntakal Division. Crew (both LPs & Guards) are changing at Nandyal & Marshalling is also being carried out. Therefore, the Union demands provision of one additional ASM/Dy.SS at NDL

Remarks Proposals for additional ASMs at NDL & NDKD sent on 17-04-2012 to Hd.Qrs. Reminder has been sent to CPO/SC for creation on 25-07-2014. Further, CPO /SC asked clarification and Sr.DPO clarified. Union is requested to pursue the matter with headquarters. Subject may be closed.

Minutes SCRMU will be supplied with a copy of clarification given by Sr.DPO to pursue the matter with Hd.Qrs.

Remarks Proposals for additional ASMs at NDL & NDKD sections sent to Hd. Qrs. On 17-04-2012. Revised proposal sent to CPO/SC for creation of posts on 25-7-14. Headquarters advised to conduct job analysis at NDKD & NDL stations and submit report for further process. Presently at NDKD station, it is not feasible as these are end cabins, that job analysis will not justify additional ASM. At NDL, job analysis will be done immediately on connecting Yerraguntla section as it would justify second SM, otherwise, it may not match requirement of Additional SM.

Minutes Discussed and appraised the situation. (Contd…P….18…)

::18:: 50 Closed

23/37/14 LC No.217 @ JBK: 60 hours roaster to be implemented: As per the working time table LC Gate No.217 @ 177/2-3 Km between JBK-SDV has 46,440 TVUs as on 08.05.2013. However, the revised roster is yet to be implemented. O.T. Allowance may be paid in the intervening period from the date of issue of working time table and to the time of implementation of 60 hours duty roaster. Therefore, the Union demands to implement the 60 hours roster at LC No.217 at the earliest.

Remarks Sr. DPO will be advised to issue new roster. Subject may be closed. Minutes Draft roster will be sent to make it 60hours since TVUs are 25223 in

September 2014 and LC is classified as ‘B’ Class. Remarks LC No. 217 at JBK-SDV stations – 60 hrs. roster implemented w. e. f.23-04-15.

Sr.DPO/GNT issued Duty Roster in favour of Points man, APM of a above LC vide his letter No. SCR/P.GNT/535/3/DR/Optg./LC No. 217/JBK dt. 08-05-15. Regarding payment of OT, the eligibility criteria would be examined. On the basis of census conducted on 17-09-2014, the gate is up graded to “B” class. 60 Hrs. EI roster implemented w. e. f. 23-04-2015. For this period OT will be entertained on submission from staff. . Hence subject may be closed.

Minutes Discussed and closed. 8) PERSONNEL:- Agenda Subjects:- 04 51 Closed

04/38/15 Filling up of the vacancies of Technicians in the RCD/NLPD: The Union requests the administration to arrange filling up of the vacancies of Technicians in the RCD/NLPD.

Remarks Three vacancies have been filled vide memorandum issued under lr. No. SCR/P-GNT/210/7/Cadre/Loco/RCD; dt. 02-07-2015. Subject may be closed.

Minutes Discussed and closed. 52 07/38/15 Merging of RCD technical staff with C&W:

Medical category of RCD technical staff is B1 as that of C&W staff. But their avenue for promotion is restricted as there is no diesel shed in GNT division in department quota for ALPs etc. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange merger of the technical cadre in RCD/NLPD with that of C&W Depot, GNT to tide over the crisis for management and inconvenience to the staff for working.

Remarks The following are the sanctions and actuals in the Mechanical ( Loco ) Department at RCD/NLPD

Category Grade Pay

San Act Vac Exc Remarks

Technician Gr.I 2800 02 01 01 - - Technician Gr.II 2400 01 - 01 - - Technician Gr.III 1900 01 03 - 02 Against hr.

gr. vac. Helpers 1800 08 07 01 -

The cadre of Mechanical ( Loco ) Department working at RCD/NLPD has been transferred to Guntur division on its formation from BZA division. The cadre of Mechanical (C&W) Department & Mechanical ( Loco ) Department are being maintained separately duly issuing separate seniority list. This system is prevalent in all the divisions of South Central Railway. Division not having powers to merge the cadres. It is a policy matter and to be decided at Head Quarters level. Hence, subject may be closed.

Minutes The subject is kept pending till a decision is received from Headquarters.

::19:: 53 12/38/15 Implementation of Continuous roster at LC Nos. 46,52,63

Category of LC Nos. 46, 52 & 63 have been changed from Essential Intermittent to Continuous. Orders issued accordingly have not been implemented, which is causing much inconvenience to the staff. The Union requests the administration to arrange implementation of Continuous Roster at LC Nos.46, 52 & 63 at the earliest.

Remarks In the year 2012, “EI” roster was issued for 62 hours treating the LC No. 46 and 52 as B1 and B2 respectively based upon the classification of the list of gates issued by Sr. DEN/Co-Ord./GNT. The classification of roster of LC Nos. 46, 52 & 63 is ‘Essentially Intermittent’. No change has been made from ‘Essentially Intermittent’ to ’Continuous’ as represented by SCRMU in the PNM Agenda. Also the roster cannot be changed even now since the classification of these gates are ‘C’ class as per the latest working time table No. 70 which is effective from 01-09-2014. As per extant rules, the classification of roster at ‘C’ class gates is “EI” only and the staff shall be required to perform 72 hours duty per week.

Minutes Union wanted to see the census report. 54 Closed

22/38/15 Filling up of the vacancies in the Engineering Department: i)JE/P. Way The Union requests the administration to arrange filling up of JE/P.Way over GNT Division at the earliest. ii)Trackmen in GP 2400/- & GP 2800/- The Union requests the administration to arrange filling up of trackmen in GP2400/- & GP2800/- under SSE/P. Way/SAP at the earliest. iii)Trackmen in GP2400/-& GP2800/- The Union requests the administration to arrange filling up of trackmen in GP2400 & GP2800 under SSE/P.Way/NGNT and utilization of staff in GP 2800 as mate.

Remarks i)JE post is controlled by head quarters. ii) PW/NGNT – restructuring already implemented in GP Rs.2400/- & 2800/- in NGNT unit. As on date, no eligible employee in immediate lower grade ie. GP 2400/- for promotion to the TM Gr.I (G.P Rs. 2800/-) iii) PW/SAP – restructuring implemented in GP Rs.2400/- SAP unit. For vacancies in 2800/- GP Viva-voce conducted on 18-08-2015 and O.O. issued on 20-08-2015 for 1 eligible employee.

Minutes Discussed and closed. Review Subjects:- 07 55 01/01/14 LC No.8 requires census: Road traffic has increased enormously during the

recent past. Staff at this gate are working under strenuous conditions. Duty roaster is to be revised with reclassification. Therefore, the Union demands the administration to arrange reclassification duly conducting the census at LC No.8.

Remarks Target Date to conduct job analysis is 31-05-2015. Minutes Job Analysis will be conducted by 20th March 2015. Remarks Census to be conducted by the department concerned and after conducting

census necessary action will be taken. Minutes Sr.DEN/North will be advised to conduct the census within a month i.e. by

30.9.2015. (Contd…P…20…)

::20:: 56 Closed

30/02/13 Issue of duty roster for train lighting staff and posting of SSE/SE in TL Depot: At present there is no roster for Train Lighting Staff. In the earlier PNM, administration agreed to issue duty rosters. But the same was not done so far. At present the staff of Train Lighting depot are not utilized properly due to appropriate level of supervision. Therefore, he Union requests the admini-stration to set right the Train Lighting Depot & issue duty rosters immediately.

Remarks For issue of duty roster was issued for Train Lighting staff at SSE in TL Depot/GNT, draft roster has to be given by the supervisor. On receipt of the draft roster, it will be issued.

Minutes For issue of duty roster was issued for Train Lighting staff at SSE in TL Depot/GNT, draft roster has to be given by the supervisor. On receipt of the draft roster, it will be issued.

Remarks Draft roster for the staff working in Train Lighting Depot, Guntur has been received from the department. Roster will be issued by 31-08-2015.

Minute Discussed and closed. 57 11/01/14 Filling up of Group ‘D’ posts in Parcel Office, Guntur: At present only 9 Group ‘D’

staff are working in the parcel office, Guntur against the sanctioned strength of 20 posts. Staff are unable to load and unload parcels and Cash Chests at Guntur due to shortage of staff. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange filling up of vacancies of Group ‘D’ staff in the parcel office, Guntur.

Remarks As on date the sanction are 27 and actuals are also 27 and there is no vacancy in the category of Hamal. However, committee constituted and the report is awaited. Based on committee report, staff will be readjusted

Minutes ADRM has instructed to make a quick job analysis and redistribute the Gr’D’ posts among the users (i.e. Parcel Office, Booking office etc.) Target is 15 days.

Remarks For redistribution of Group ‘D’ posts (Hamals), there is no need for job analysis. However, factual review has been conducted by APO & ACM to assess the work load of Gr. “D” staff at Parcel Office/GNT. Report from APO & ACM received on 21-08-2015. Necessary action will be taken by Branch Officer by 31-08-2015.

Minutes Work study will be done again by APO, ACM along with CPSR in Parcel Office/GNT.

58 14/03/13 Non implementation of PNM Decisions: 1. Duty roaster for LC No.282. 2. Eight Hours Duty roasters for ASMs at RMNP & CTYL. 3. Provision of RPF in peak hours in East & West booking offices 4. Supply of woolen coats to Gatemen in CTYL section 5. Reconstruction of leave chart in favor of Sri G.R.Koteswara Rao, WTM. 6. Provision of grills to Railway quarters in the Down Colony, Guntur.

Remarks 2. 8 hours duty roster was issued forms/ASMs of CTYL w.e.f. 06-07-2012 i.e. the date of completion of job analysis. 8 hours duty roster for SM/ASMs of RMNP w. e. f. 18-09-2011 i.e. the day of completion of job analysis was issued on 28-01-2015 after getting the approval from CPO’s office. 3. RPF staff is deploying at west booking counter in peak hours as and when required please. 4. Winter garments were issued to all eligible employees for the year 2014. 5. APO will be deputed to BZA to collect the GL.14 of the above named employee. 6. Work will be taken up before 30-06-2015.

(Contd..P…21)

::21:: Minutes 2. 8 hours duty roster was issued forms/ASMs of CTYL w. e. f. 06-07-2012

i.e. the date of completion of job analysis. 8 hours duty roster for SM/ASMs of RMNP w. e. f. 18-09-2011 i.e. the day of completion of job analysis was issued on 28-01-2015 after getting the approval from CPO’s office. 3. RPF staff is deploying at west booking counter in peak hours as and when required please. 4. Winter garments were issued to all eligible employees for the year 2014. 5. APO will be deputed to BZA to collect the GL.14 of the above named employee. 6. Work will be taken up before 30-06-2015.

Remarks 1. The description of LC No. 282 such as location, department, classification etc. is not known to enable the section to issue roaster. 2. 8 hours duty roster was issued forms/ASMs of CTYL w. e. f. 06-07-2012 i.e. the date of completion of job analysis. 8 hours duty roster for SM/ASMs of RMNP w. e. f. 18-09-2011 i.e. the day of completion of job analysis was issued on 28-01-2015 after getting the approval from CPO’s office. 3. RPF staff is deploying at west booking counter in peak hours as and when required please. 4. Leave chart received from BZA. As on date he is having the leave balance of LAP 300 + 15 & LHAP 551 days. 5. Grills have been manufactured. Fixing will be completed by 15-09-2015.

Minutes 1. Duty roster for LC NO:282 between NRT-MUK handed over to DS/SCRMU – Discussed and closed.

2. Discussed and closed. 3. ASC will ensure the deployment of RPF staff round the clock. 4. Discussed and closed. 5. Discussed and closed.

59 01/02/13 VJA – Payment of HRA as per GNT: VEJENDLA Railway Station is well below 8 Kms from Guntur outer limits. As such, cost of living in the proximity of a city is very high. It has now become part of the Greater Guntur Municipality. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange payment of House Rent Allowance at the rates being paid in Guntur.

Remarks A Lr. No. SCR/P-GNT/4552; dated 27-02-2015 sent to The District Collector, Guntur district, GNT for “dependency certificate”.

Minutes A Lr. No. SCR/P-GNT/4552; dated 27-02-2015 sent to The District Collector, Guntur district, GNT for “dependency certificate”.

Remarks District Collector, Guntur vide his lr. No. Rc.No. 1095/2015/H6; dt. 07-04-2015 letter addressed to The Executive Engineer/R&B/GNT to submit proposal whether VJA of Chebrolu Mandal is covered with in GNT Municipal limits with in the radius of 08 KMs from periphery of qualifying town. Reply is awaited.

Minutes The matter will be pursued with R&B Department. 60 19/02/13 Commutation of LHAP: Sri M. B. Prakasa Rao, Sr. GSH/GNT under sick for 180

days in the year 2003. He has applied for commutation of LHAP for LAP. But the same was not done even after receipt of the records from BZA division. Therefore, the Union requests the administration to arrange commutation of LHAP at the earliest.

Remarks Sr.DPO will call all concerned in this case to finalise the issue Minutes Sr. DOM will review and give the final decision will be binding.

(Contd..P…22)

::22:: Remarks As per SOP vide item No.12(b) of Part-F, the period is more then 180 days.

Powers are vested with PHOD/HOD. Letter sent to Hq. Qrs. On 22-06-2014 and reminder sent on 03-08-2015.

Minutes As per SOP vide item No.12(b) of Part-F, the period is more then 180 days. Powers are vested with PHOD/HOD. Letter sent to Hq. Qrs. On 22-06-2014 and reminder sent on 03-08-2015.

61 Closed

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

Remarks The Job analysis will be conducted within in a period of two months ie., by 31-05-2015.

Minutes The Job analysis will be conducted within in a period of two months ie., by 31-05-2015.

Remarks Remarks furnished by Sr. DOM under subject No. 6/37/14 at S. No. 49. Minutes Discussed and closed.

9) S & T:- Agenda Subjects:- NIL Review Subjects:- 01 62 Closed

09/03/11 Implementation of Duty Roster @ NLPD for ESMs: At present all the staff are working in general duty. NLPD is a major yard and SSI is available, which requires round the clock manning. Even though Sr. DPO /GNT had issued the duty roster in the year 2010, unfortunately the same is not implemented so far. The Union requests to implement the duty roster for ESMs at NLPD immediately.

Remarks Still there are so many vacancies available. As and when the vacancy position improves, the roster will be implemented.

Minutes One person will be kept for night duty so that the day duty employees will not be disturbed for the present. Within the next 6 months, the roster will be implemented.

Remarks 1. The SE/Sig./NLPD post was created recently by this assets are bifurcated for separately duly posting one JE at NLPD with limited jurisdiction for JE i.e. from NLPD – NDPU. 2. NLPD station is provided with electronic interlocking and having an AMC for continuously for software. 3. Outdoor equipments are allotted equally for 2 technicians each side by this the system is working satisfactorily without problem. 4. At present there are 65 vacancies yet to be sanctioned by GM/SCR, for these posts already FA & CAO has given concurrence and the details are with CPO/SC. 5. These 65 vacancies includes Technicians – 20 posts to be sanctioned by HQ. 6. Recently some of the technicians are retired due to superannuation and also transferred to other departments. In view of the above, it is very difficult to implement the roster at NLPD station. It will be implemented in future after getting the man power. Further it is also requested to kindly close the para.

Minutes One night ESM will be posted from 01.9.2015 onwards. Discussed and closed.

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::23:: 10) SAFETY:- Agenda Subjects:- NIL Review Subjects:- NIL 11) SECURITY:- Agenda Subjects:- NIL Review Subjects:- NIL 12) STORES:- Agenda Subjects:- 01 63 14/38/15

SAP - Issue of Uniform to skilled artisan working under SSE/P.Way/SAP: The Union requests the administration to arrange issue of uniform to skilled artisans working under SSE/P.Way/SAP at the earliest.

Remarks Uniforms are issued to all eligible staff as per Railway Board’s instructions. If any body is omitted, the same can be brought to the notice of Sr. DMM through respective Branch Officers.

Minutes Sr.DEN/North and DEN/West will be advised to send the requirement to Sr.DMM for arranging the uniforms.

Review Subjects:- 01 64 14/03/13 Non implementation of PNM Decisions:

1. Supply of woolen coats to Gatemen in CTYL section 2. Provision of grills to Railway quarters in the Down Colony, Guntur.

Remarks 1. Winter garments were issued to all eligible employees for the year 2014. Minutes 1. Winter garments were issued to all eligible employees for the year 2014.

2. Provision of grills will be completed by 31-08-2014. Remarks 1. Winter garments were issued to all eligible employees for the year 2014.

2. Grills have been manufactured. Fixing will be completed by 15-09-2015. Minutes 1. All Branch Officers will be advised to send the requirement of winter

uniform to the eligible categories to Sr.DMM/GNT immediately.

No. of subjects discussed No. of subjects closed Balance Agenda Subjects 31 12 19 Review Subjects 33 11 22

Total 64 23 41