Minutes
of the meeting with DGOF /Chairman on 01.09.2014
at
OFB Head quarters, Kolkata
The following were present in the meeting:
OFB Official
Side Association side
1) Chairman/DGOF 1) Sri S.Chandrakanth Rao,
President/NDGBGOA
2)
Member/Per. 2) Sri Jaigopal Singh, General
Secretary/NDGBGOA
3)
DDG/NG
& IR 3) Sri B.M.Barik, Organising
Secretary/NDGBGOA
4)
DDG/G 4) Four Office Bearers from IOFGOA
5)
DDG/Admin.
6)
DIR/IR
7)
DIR/NG
The
Chairman/DGOF welcomed both the Association representatives
(IOFGOA&NDGBGOA) for the meeting.
OFB has allowed two members from each
Association to present in the meeting. NDGBGOA has stated with DGOF/Chairman
that at least 5 persons delegation is required for proper representation of the
cadre and mentioned that whereas from Official side more than 7 members are
attending in the meeting and whereas allowing two members from the Assn is not
fair. On the outset Chairman called our delegate and two of other Assn members
in to the meeting.
Before
starting the meeting, NDGBGOA had strongly opposed the submission of Official
proposal of OFB on 7th CPC. Before sending the Official proposal why
it has not been discussed and Associations concern has not been taken in to
consideration. In the official memorandum of OFB, JWMs were mentioned as Managers
without any proper justification. Nowhere the pay scale of erstwhile Foreman
now JWM (2375/-) in the 4th CPC was mentioned which is more than AWM
(2200/-) pay scale. The duties performing by JWM’s like Orderly Officer’s duty,
tender opening duty and HOS duty etc. are not mentioned. It was informed by the
Assn. that other cadres like Staff Officer, Hindi Officer were recommended for
higher grade pay of RS 7600, RS 8700 but CM and JWM was neglected. Whereas for
Group ‘A’ the SAG post is recommended to Rs. 80,000 in the apex scale and
justification given by comparing the equivalent posts of other departments/pre-revised
pay scales of 5th and 6th
CPC. While recommending the JWM pay scales the same is not taken into
consideration. NDGBGOA compared the JWM/erstwhile FM pay scales of RS 2375
in 4th CPC and whereas for AWM pay scale is Rs. 2200 and demanded to
recommend JWM’s also in the same in line with Group ‘A’ cadre. Moreover
Chargeman should be justified for up gradation to 4600GP.
While
replying to the point, Chairman stated that OFB will be examined and forward an
addendum to 7th CPC for upgrading the grade pay of Chargeman and
JWM.
1.
Discrepancy in cadre review proposal for JWM
(Technical & Non-Technical) – It is brought to your kind
notice that two different proposals have been sent by OFB for JWM/NT. The cadre
review proposal forwarded to MoD by A/NG & A/NI Section for JWM/NT are
entirely different from one another. It is surprised to note that OFB has sent
two different proposals to MoD for one cadre of JWM (N/T). Moreover, NDGBGOA
proposes to make JWM (SG) or Section Manager in a single grade in the grade pay
of 5400(PB-3) and thereafter promotion to WM. As the cadre review has taken a
very long time, your personal intervention is requested in this regard.
Assn. replied
that there is no need of making three cadres in the JWM cadre.
OFB
reply: OFB stated that the
Cadre Review of JWM is in final stage. The discrepancy was rectified and
uniform proposal was forwarded to OFB.
In
this point no elaborate discussion could be taken place which was the important
point for our cadre.
2.
Promotion from JWM to AWM – It is deeply
regretted that all promotional orders by OFB is taking place in time except JWM
to AWM. Your kind intervention is requested in this regard.
In
this regard OFB replied that here after OFB will take care and in future the
same will be rectified.
3. Publishing of
correct Seniority list of JWM (T/NT):- Recently O.F.Board has published Seniority
list where many names of JWM have been left out and in this matter many times the above discrepancies
brought to notice of DIR/NG and DDG/NG. But till date OFB has not
published correct Seniority list. Seniority List should be published in
discipline wise.
Assn.replied
that OFB is making continuous mistake in the seniority list. Both the seniority
list published by OFB contains many discrepancies.
In
this regard OFB replied that, initially the seniority has been published and
any discrepancy is found may be corrected after receipt of the representations
from the individuals. Corrected seniority list will be published. Elaborate discussions on the discrepancy were
not taken place during the meeting.
4. Reinitiate Cancelled Transfer Order:- NGDGBGOA has discussed this points in various forums and every forum
OFB has assured but no action has been
taken so far.
OFB
replied to consider the point but no elaborate discussion was held for
resolving the issue.
5.
Transparent transfer policy – The
transfer policy framed by OFB is not strictly adhered to by OFB itself. It is
brought to your kind notice that in the recent transfer orders of JWMs, some
JWMs who are having less than two year service were transferred and some of the
JWMs of HVF, Avadi and SAF, Kanpur have been transferred although the existing
strength there is less than sanctioned strength. Moreover the JWMs who have got
transfer on compassionate ground are not being released by the concerned GMs.
Association also explained that
there are more than 500 applications are lying for inter factory transfers on
compassionate grounds and some JWM’s are applied on medical grounds which are
to be considered on priority basis. Our
Assn also asked Chairman to publish the pending transfer orders in comnet and
the applications are to be kept in comnet and transparency to be maintained.
DGOF
replied that the medical cases will be taken in to
consideration but detail discussion could not be held.
6.
Nature of duties of JWM(T) & (N/T) – The matter
has been regularly taken up by our association during all the meetings with OFB
wherein it was promised to publish the nature of work of JWM(T) & JWM(N/T)
in Ordnance Factories but till date it has not been published .
DGOF replied that once Recruitment of DR
Chargeman is over then the matter will be settled but exact nature of work of
JWM could not be discussed in the meeting.
7.
Training of Group `B’ Gazetted Officers–As JWMs are
functioning as Head of Sections in Ordnance Factories, the training for JWMs
may be conducted at NADP and not along with LDC/UDC/Chargeman.
In this regard ‘no discussions’ are
taken place in elaborate and OFB replied that it will be considered.
8.
A/G Section for all Gazetted Officers – As A/NG
Section is dealing with matters related to large number of Chargeman& JWM,
our association proposes that the dealings related to JWM should be carried out
by A/G Section.
NDGBGOA explained that, many cases being pending for Group B cadre (seniority,
DPC and Promotion) even after 08 years are completed after the 6th
CPC implementation. But till date no seniority of CM is published and published seniority list of
JWM’ is having several discrepancies. Every time it is found that there are
many discrepancies in seniority and other matters. Therefore one separate
section may be formed to deal with the JWM cadre. DGOF replied that it will be
considered later.
9.
Issue of briefcase to all the Group `B’ Gazetted Officers – Circular for
issue of briefcase to all the Group B Gazetted officers is not yet published by
OFB although it was accepted by Mem/Per during the meeting held on 22.01.2014.
DGOF replied that the budgetary
allocation will be made to all the factories.
10.
Direct recruitment of Chargeman – It is deeply
regretted that JWM(T) are still continued by General Managers for Shift Duty,
Plant/Workshop Operations due to non-availability of Chargeman. Even though OFB
has made advertisement for recruitment for Chargeman in December 2013, it has
not yet materialized. Your kind intervention is requested in this regard.
11.
PLB & Risk allowance – PLB should be
granted to all the Group `B’ Gazetted Officers as the cadre is directly
involved in production activities. Risk allowance should be extended to all
Group `B’ Gazetted Officers posted in such sections wherever the Industrial
Employees are eligible.
While explaining the above
points GS/NDGBGOA stated that the Risk
Allowance was taken up by OFB but till date it has not been materialised.
Previously Assistant Foreman was granted PLB but due to merging of the post with
JWM and the PLB was stopped but the nature of work has not been changed. It is
a clear injustice to the cadre by this discrimination the entire cadre is
demoralized.
OFB
replied that a Committee was formed to study the above points.
12.
LDCE for AWM from JWM – Provision of
LDCE from JWM to AWM may be initiated with proper revision in SRO of Group `A’
cadre for better utilization of talent in Group B cadre.
OFB replied that it will be studied and considered at later
stage.
13.
R&D and modernization in Ordnance Factories – R&D and
modernization activities are not keeping pace with global developments &
therefore Ordnance Factories are lagging behind in these areas. These activities should be undertaken on time
bound basis. For better R&D and modernization activities in Ordnance
Factories, the services of experienced retired JWMs should be utilized.
DGOF assured
that the modernization and R&D activities will be taken in first track
basis.
14.
Honorarium for conducting inquiry – Honorarium
should be made to all Gazetted Officers for conducting departmental inquiry in
revise rates (O.M No. 142/15/2010-AVD, dated 31.07.2012).
NDGBGOA stated
that Presenting Officers and Inquiry Officer should be paid honorarium in the
revised rate (O.M No.
142/15/2010-AVD, dated 31.07.2012).
DGOF
considered the proposal and directed DDG/Admin to take necessary action.
15.
Ordnance quota in railway bookings – Railway
Board may be requested for granting Ordnance quota for employees of Ordnance
Factories as many Staff & Officers are moving on deputation within short
notice.
OFB
replied that it has been taken up with MOD and the position is still awaited.
16.
Amendment in Hard Station list in Transfer Policy – The hard
station list as per recent transfer policy should be amended and it should be
at par with hard station list of DSC and Accounts.As per DSC and
CGDA the Factories situated in remote area should be considered as hard
Station.
Therefore CFA, OFBA OFV,OFCS should be considered as Hard station. In the last
meeting with Member/Per it was decided to review but it has not been reviewed
till date.
DGOF replied that it will be reviewed
shortly.
17.
GP of PS/Sr.
PS at par with Ministry:
The PS/Sr. PS GP's are to be at par with Ministry to be granted.
18.
Minutes of all the Official meetings between OFB
and Association It is
requested to give Minutes of all the Official meetings between OFB and NDGBGOA
by which the follow up action for all the points discussed can be taken care.
DGOF denied for Official minutes.
19.
Before submission of 7th
CPC proposal O.F.Board
should conduct meeting with all Associations and Federation.
No
proper discussions are taken place regarding the above matters in the meeting.
Chairman/DGOF
had not provided reasonable time for justified discussions of the points
submitted by the Association. NDGBGOA had submitted protest letter to OFB and
requested to grant separate meeting with five Office bearers of NDGBOA at an
early date for discussions on the uncompleted points which were submitted for
discussions.
Meeting ended with vote of thanks.
(Sd-)
Jaigopl Singh
General Secretary
