National Defence Group B Gazetted Officers Association: February 2016

NDGBGOA

Minutes of the BGCM 2016

Ref No- NDGBGOA/BGCM/Min/2016Date- 10/02/2016

Sub: Minutes of Biennial General Council Meeting held on 09^th&10^thFebruary 2016 at Khamaria, Jabalpur.

The 2^nd Biennial General Council Meeting’2016 of NDGBGO Association was held during 09^th&10^th February’ 2016 at O.F. Khamaria, Jabalpur. The combined 2^nd BGCM of NDGBGOA and 4^th BGCM of NDNGSA inauguration ceremony were held at GITAYAN’O.F.I.L,Khamaria, Jabalpur (M.P) on 09^th February at 11.30 hours as per the schedule.

Shri. P.K. Shrivastava, IOFS, Sr. General Manager, OFKhamaria was the Chief Guest for the inaugural function.

Sri P.R Bhardwaj, JWM/GCF, Zonal Secretary welcomed the Chief Guest on the dais. The President & General Secretary of both NDGBGOA & NDNGSA greeted the Chief Guest and branch office bearers presented Shawl & Flower bouquet. Shri. V.K. Srivastava Jt.Secretary/CE and Convener of BGCM-2016 welcomed all the guests &delegates of both the associations to the BGCM meeting in his welcome address.

Sri S.ChandraKanth Rao, JWM/OFILMK, President, NDGBGOA delivered his inaugural address. While addressing to the cadre he explained that the NDNGSA had started in 1993 under the magnanimous leadership of our beloved Patron Late Sri Hariji and got recognition after lot of struggle. After merging of the posts under the guidance of Late Sri Hariji, the NDGBGOA had started as a new Association in the year of 2012 and got recognition within a span of one year. He also expressed about the recent development on competition of Private companies for manufacture of Arms and Ammunition in the Defence sector. He also expressed that the middle management Cadre of CM and JWM should take the future challenges in front of our Organization for the interest of the Nation.

Shri. Jaigopal Singh, JWM/OFBA, General Secretary, NDGBGOA has delivered his address. He has informed regarding the recent achievements of NDGBGOA and participation of NDGBGOA in APEX Committee and TPM Conference. He addressed the gathering that MoDhad accepted the Grade Pay of 4800 for JWM which was forwarded to MOF, and to 7^th CPC Implementation Cell.He also expressed that NDGBGOA had taken up the issue of Pinaka Mark-II to Honorable Defence Minister as it was ordered to Private Company through DRDO. Honorable Defence Minister intervened in the matter and finally the order was granted to O.F. ITARSI. He expressed that our Association will try its best for the progress of the cadre as well as our Organization. In the concluding of the speech he told to the gathering that without our Organizationthe existence of the Association had no meaning.

Shri. Hemant Trivedi, CM/OFBA, General Secretary and JCM-III, NDNGSA welcomed the gathering in his inaugural address and expressed the recent achievements of the Association. He explained the points discussed in the JCM forum which were not only for cadre and also emphasize about the Energy Saving in Ordnance Factories.

Finally, Shri. D. K. Choudhary, CM/OFKH, President, NDNGSA delivered his address. He had briefed about the role of JWMs &Chargeman in O.F. Organization. He challenged that at present, OFB has got well Qualified Chargeman and JWM which will make Ordnance Factories to a greater height if they are properly utilized by the organization.

Chief Guest Shri. . P.K. Shrivastava, IOFS, Sr. General Manager, O.F. Khamaria expressed his best wishes to all the delegates attended to the BGCM from all the Ordnance Factories in the combined inaugural meeting of NDGBGOA& NDNGSA. While addressing the gathering, he stated that the vital role played by JWMs & CM in Ordnance Factories for achieving the targets in the Ordnance Factories. He expressed about the recent developments regarding private competition with OFB. He expressed that ‘we all together can face the future challenges of Ordnance Factories’. He expressed that negative points of our organization are being published where as positive points are not being shown. He pointed out that in the present scenario we should market ourselves by taking up the positive achievements.

Shri. Vinod Singh,CM/VFJ, Zonal secretary NDNGSA tendered his detailed vote of thanks. He extended his gratitude to OFK,GCF and VFJ managements for their innumerable support and co-operation in all respects for conducting the BGCM at Jabalpur. He extended his sincere thanks to all the delegates of both associations for attending the BGCM.

Shri P.K. BURMAN(Secretary/OFK Branch)who was compiling in the inauguration function was greeted by Office bearers of NDGBGOA for his retirement which will be in the month of June’ 2016.

The combined inauguration ceremony of 2^nd BGCM of NDGBGOA &4^th BGCM of NDNGSA (after Govt. Recognition) was concluded and followed by Lunch.

The NDGBGOA Business Session started at‘GITAYAN’ O.F.I.L, Khamaria, Jabalpur at 14:30 hours.

1^st Day Business session on 09/02//2016 of House at 14.30 hrs :

In the business session, General Secretary submitted his report regarding the recent activities of association and he has mentioned about the formation of new branch atHEF, Pune. He explained about the recent development in the OFBregarding the cadre review of JWM and Latest 7^th CPC issues. He has explained the following important achievements of Association during the last tenure.

1. Participation in APEX Committee and local productive Council.

2. Payment of Honorarium for conducting the Exams.

3. Cancellation of JWM Transfers which were ordered by OFB without any policy.

4. Taking of the point with MOD regarding ‘one time relaxation of settled LTC claims’.

5. Publishing and giving of recorded minutes of Association by OFB and MoD in the history of OFB.

6. Formation of task force with Association members for finalization of seniority list preparation of JWMs.

7. Consideration of our proposal in 7^th CPC in Level 08,09,10 in pay matrix with nonfunctionalup gradation at MoD .

8. Restoration of one incremental benefit to CM and JWM.

9. Provision of Brief case to Group B Gazetted Officers.

10. Payment of newspaper allowance.

11. Providing of computer, furniture and other facilities to JWMs.

Following Agenda points were taken with the permission of Chair for discussion and Resolution.

1) Completion of cadre review before 7^th CPC implementation.

2) Revision of Deferment of Date of promotion of JWM.

3) In 7CPC Pay matrix Table V, for group C 1-5 and Group A 10-12 levels index 1 payments

are almost in equal progression except for levels 6,7,8 of group B…For 1800-

18000, 1900-19900,200-21700,2400-25500,2800-29200 but for 4200-35400,4600-

44900,4800- 7600,5400-53100 and 5400-56100,6600-67700.7600-78800…to be ratified.

4) LTC recovery cases after final bills were passed.

5) PC of AClarification on Restoration of increment.

6) DPC for AWM as per SRO Violation Period vacancy calculation ( Since the year 2002 )

7) Time scale promotion for all JWMs.

8) Uniform policy for detailing of Orderly officer duty, and availing off for the same. (The

name of "Orderly officer" may be changed as "Duty officer" / "Officer in-

charge" / "Special officer").

9) Publication of Nature of duties of JWMs.

10) PC with Printer and Internet facility to all JWMs.

11) Increase in JTS Post and reducing STS post.

12) Publication of names of all JWMs in "Gazette of India".

13) Introducing training in NADP for all JWMs,

14) Separate section creation for JWMs related matters in OFBHQ as "A/GB". (Already A/G,

A/NG, A/NIE sections available but JWMs matters is looking after by A/NG section.).

15) Incentive scheme to all JWMs.

16) RISK Allowance to JWM in RHA Matrix.

17) Transparent transfer policy for JWMs.

18) Furniture for all JWMs.

19) Provision of Ordnance quota for JWMs (Group B Gazetted) in Railways for official duty,

20) Creation of Separate Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Group – B (Gazetted) Cadre.

21) Early amendments in SRO/RR of JWM - T & NT

22) Maintaining Uniform policy in seniority Group – B Gazetted Cadre like in Goup A (Up to

date data in OFBCOMNET).

There was a discussion on the above points in the house and the house was unanimously taken resolution on the important points for resolving the issue at the earliest by OFB and MoD.

The first business Session was ended at 1830 Hrs.

2^nd Day Business Session on 10^th February 2016.

In the Second Day Zonal Secretaries/Chairman presented their respective Zone report. They have assured for continual better activities of Assn in the Future. All the Zonal Secretaries /Chairman assured for formation of New Branches in their Zone (wherever 100% branch coverage not there) in this year.

Court Cases Status- HAPP, OFT and CFA Branch Associationexplained regarding the status of the Court cases about Cadre Review, SRO violation and Nature of Duty of JWM and thereafter Allowances case which were at CAT Chennai. In this regard House unanimously decided to get contribution for meeting the legal expenses from each branches.

Treasurer Report- The house unanimously approved the treasurer report submitted by Sri S.B.GOUR which was seconded by Sri P.D.KENJALE.

Some important issues were taken up by the members with the permission of chair.

1. Protective Reciprocal Percentage of AWM in all the trades (according to the strength of JWMs )in the new SRO framed by OFB for IOFS.

2. Participation of JWM Cadre Association(Feeder Cadre) in Cadre Review and S.R.O of Group A cadre.

Election of New Office Bearers

The house elected the following Office Bearers & Central Executive Committee with absolute majority which is enclosed in Annexure-I for the term 2016 – 2017 ( 2 Years).

New Office Bearers were given warm welcome by house with applause.

The house has unanimouslytaken Resolution on following important points pertaining to Group ‘B’ Gazetted Cadre.

a) Completion of cadre review before 7^th CPC implementation.

b) Revision of Deferment of Date of promotion of JWM.

c) Change in Pay matrix in the level 7,8 and 9 as there is no difference in increment.

d) Recovery in LTC Claims should not be there after final settlement.

e) Nature of Duty should be published by OFB at the earliest.

f) Increase in JTS post by adjustingSTS & STS (NF) posts.

g) Separate Training for JWMs.

h) Separate Section for Group B Gazetted Officers (A/GB)

i) Incentive Scheme for all the group B Gazetted officers.

j) Publication of Group ‘B ‘Gazetted officers of ordnance factories in Gazette Notification.

k) Risk Allowance for JWMs

l) PLB for Group B Gazetted Officers.

m) Parity in PS cadre HQ and Factories.

n) Proper Percentage of AWM in all the trades in the new SRO framed by OFB.

o) Participation of Group B Gazetted cadre Association (Feeder Cadre) in Cadre Review and S.R.O of IOFS Cadre.

Administrative resolutions

1. The house was unanimously resolved to increase the membership Subscription from Rs 100/- to to Rs 200/- (Two Hundred Rupees Only) per Year. The levy amount for each member will be Rs 50/- (Fifty Rupees only) per year.

2. Core Committee of Association:There was a discussion for setting up a core committee for resolving unsettled matters in associations. Several suggestions were received from the house for formation of core committee. As there were many suggestions, the BGCM decided to continue same core committee for both the Associations. Any changes may be considered in due course of time. At present the President, General Secretary, and senior most Vice president, Jt. Secretary and Organizing Secretary of NDGBGOA will continue from our association till further decision.

3. Expenditure towards Court Cases-The house unanimously resolved that 50% Balance fund of BGCM after expenditure will be equally distributed to the branches those have taken up court cases. Remaining 50% amount will be distributed as under:-

(75% to CE and 25% to Organize Branch)

4. O.F. Khamaria will submit Income and Expenditure Balance sheet to General Secretary/CE within 15 days after completion of BGCM.

5. Next CEC meeting will be held at AFK,Pune and the date will be declared by the AFK Branch as per their convenient.

The business session ended with thanks to the chair.

Vote of Thanks

Shri B.M Barik, requested all the newly elected Office Bearers & Executive members to recall the bye laws of association for better performance. He recalled that when we stepped into any association, members & office bearers should strive to make the association as first association. He requested the house for trying best to make both the association as no.1 association in Ordnance Factory Board. He extended thanks to both NDNGBGOA & NDNGSA organizing committee of Jabalpur group of factories for their day & night hard work to make the BGCM a grand success.

Thanking You,

-Sd-

(JAIGOPAL SINGH)

GENERAL SECRETARY/NDGBGOA

Ref no- NDGBGOA/BGCM/RESN/16 Date-10/02/2016

To,

The DGOF & Chairman,

Ordnance Factory Board,

Kolkata.

Sub: Resolution taken in the BGCM-2016 - Forwarding Of

Respected Sir,

The Biennial General Council Meeting of NDGBGOA was conducted at OFK, Jabalpur on 09^th and 10^th February 2016. The following resolutions were taken unanimously by the house.

01- Completion of cadre review of JWM Cadre before 7^th CPC implementation.-Cadre Review of JWM Cadre should be completed before implementation of the 7^Th CPC.

Proposed by: Shri P.D. Kenjale Seconded by: Shri P.Thangapandian

02- Incentive Scheme for all the Group B Gazetted officer:- All the Group ‘B’ Gazetted Officers should be granted Incentive.

Proposed by: Shri VK Srivastava Seconded by: Shri S.Chandrakanth Rao

03- Revision of Deferment of Date of promotion order of JWM by OFB on 22/12/2015- Deferment in Date of Promotion may be withdrawn and the earlier date of promotion should be continued.

Proposed by: Shri B.M.BARIK Seconded by: Shri Sreekumar

04- Parity in PA and PS cadre of factory side with HQ & Ministry- Parity should be maintained in PS Cadre of Factory side on par with OFB and Ministry.

Proposed by: Shri Jaigopal Singh Seconded by: Shri K.K.Velauthan

05- Recovery in LTC Claims should not be there after final settlement from PC of A- In some factories Internal Audit of Accounts Deptt. are writing to Factory management to recover the LTC Claim which was already settled by P C of A in earlier date. No recovery should be made after final settlement from PC of A.

Proposed by: Shri P.Thangapandian Seconded by: Shri Siva kumar

06- Increase in JTS post by adjusting STS & STS(NF) posts- At present there are 606 Number of post of in STS & STS(NF) where as there is only 375 post of JTS is existing. Therefore 300 post from STS may be reduced for increasing 675 posts in JTS for a pyramid structure in IOFS cadre.

Proposed by: Shri B.M.BARIK Seconded by: Shri JAIGOPAL SINGH

07- Gazette notification should be published for all group B Gazetted officers.

Proposed by: Shri P.K. Das Seconded by: Shri G.S. Singh

08- JWM/Tech should be posted in sections as per their trades & JWM/Non-tech should be posted in non-technical sections only.

Proposed by: Shri Suresh Jha Seconded by: Shri Jitendra Kumar

09- Equal hours of compensatory off should be granted to all the JWMs those are performing duties during Saturday & Sunday/Holidays.

Proposed by: Shri SM Badwaik Seconded by: Shri d.N.Tripathy

10- Seniority list of JWM:- Seniority list of JWM should be published at the earliest.

Proposed by: Shri B.RAVICHANDRAN Seconded by: Shri Rajput

11- Participation of Group ‘B’ Gazetted cadre Association (Feeder Cadre) in Cadre Review and S.R.O of IOFS Cadre.

Proposed by: Shri V.Shanmugaraj Seconded by: Shri N.C Ramakrishna

12- Risk Allowance to all the Group ‘B’ Gazetted cadre and Non Gazetted Officers involved in manufacture of Hazardous chemicals.

Proposed by: Shri B.M.Barik Secondedby: Shri V.K.Shrivastav

13- Proper Percentage of AWM in all the trades in the new SRO framed by OFB.

Proposed by:Shri RAMANANDA Seconded by: Shri N.SELUKAR

This is for your kind information & necessary action from your end at the earliest please.

Thanking You,

Yours faithfully.

-Sd-

(JAIGOPAL SINGH)

GENERAL SECRETARY/NDGBGOA

National Defence Group B Gazetted Officers Association

Sunday 28 February 2016

LIST OF OFFICE BEARERS AND CENTRAL EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

Tuesday 23 February 2016

INFORMATION ON CADRE REVIEW AND 7TH CPC PROPOSAL FOR JWM CADRE.

Monday 22 February 2016

MINUTES OF THE 2ND PERIODICAL MEETING WITH ASSN AT OFB ON 16.11.2015

Thursday 18 February 2016

BGCM-2016 MINUTES AND RESOLUTION