All the Branches of NDGBGOA has submitted The Memorandum to The DGOF&CHAIRMAN,OFBOARD through their Sr.GM/GM with the following demands and requested DGOF for earliest action within a month time or otherwise the member of this association will go for agitation moment as decided at CEC Meeting OFBOL(09th & 10th Jan.).All the Branches has shown their full cooperation for our legitment demands.
It is informed to all the members that we will go for agitation moment as decided at CEC MEETING if our demands are not resolved within one month.
This for the information to all the members.
General Secretary
NDGBGOA
REF No- Date:-29/01/2015
To
The DGOF & Chairman,
Ordnance Factory Board,
10-A,S.K.Bose road,
Kolkatta.
Through- The General Manager/…..
Sub: Memorandum Submission of .
R/Sir,
The Central Executive Committee of this Association directed the undersigned to bring the following important long pending issues pertaining to Group B Gazetted Officers for your kind notice and earliest action.
Sir, Group B Gazetted Officers are the most experienced Cadre in the Organisation, those who used to take the whole responsibility of Safety, Quality, Productivity and administration of each section. But it is deeply regretted that the cadre was totally neglected after implementation of 6th CPC. Even though there is a huge stagnation in the promotion prospects of the cadre after merging. The Cadre Review of JWMs had not been carried out for the last twenty years. After implementation of 6th CPC, all the cadres were benefitted in Ordnance factories Organisation except this cadre. The monthly salary of the Group B Gazetted Officers became less as compared to their subordinate employees because of removal of all allowances like OTA, NDA and Bonus etc. The nature of work of this cadre is still continued as Non Gazetted cadres. Our Organisation has not introduced any other scheme (Incentive Scheme). If the same could have introduced and as a result Group B Gazetted cadre would have got higher pay package as compared to their subordinate employees. It is intriguing to note that in Ordnance Factories, one Group B Gazetted Officer has to shoulder the higher responsibility without accompanying financial benefits which is an insult to the entire cadre. This is an unhealthy and unwelcome trend. It is needless to mention here that it smeared all over with injustice and partisanship.
Till date JWMs are working wholeheartedly for the organization with lot of hope and expectation from the organization.
Sir, this Association has communicated and addressed all the important long pending issues pertaining to Group B Gazetted Officer time and again at appropriate forum. But it is deeply regretted that Ordnance Factory Board has neither resolved any of the important issues nor replied to this recognized Association till date. Therefore this Association requests The DGOF & Chairman/OFB for consideration and earliest action on following points within a period of one month or otherwise this Association may reluctantly initiate agitation moment.
1. CORPORATISATION OF ORDNANCE FACTORIES:-
It is a matter of grave concerned that, Corporatisation of Ordnance Factories becoming the talk of the time by all the employees. Articles are being published in the news paper (The Hindu, Dated-18.01.2015). Moreover many of the top Officials are discussing on the corporatization of Ordnance factories which is not only disturbing but also demoralizing all the employees.Entire employees of Ordnance factories (from top to bottom) are discussing regarding the future of the organization as well as their future by which the working atmosphere being disturbed in the factories day by day.
Ordnance factories are the Government supplier organization which has got restricted customer of Indian Armed forces, Navy, Air force and Para Military Forces. Ordnance Factories is able to take any challenges and can supply required product for defence preparedness of our country at any time. Corporatisation of Ordnance factories will not solve the real need of defence preparedness of our nation and it may cause harm to our National Security also. Corporatisation/Privatisation of Ordnance factories will definitely deteriorate the Quality of Defence Products which can be observed in many PSU model.
Ordnance Factories are the issuing Organisation to the defence force and has served the country well through the wars and conflicts that we have gone through. Therefore this Association strongly objects and will take agitational moment if any decision will be taken for Corporatisation/Privatisation of Ordnance factories.
2.Cadre Review of JWMS- One Group C is able to get its pay band change (PB-I to PB-II) within a period of 12-13 years ( SS can become MCM) , Similarly one Group A is able to gets its pay band change (PB-III to PB-IV) within a period of 12-13 years ( JTS can become JAG) where as one Group B entry cannot get PB III for 29 years due to lack of promotional avenues.
OFB should treat all the cadres equally. Cadre Review or promotional avenue for GROUP B Cadre should be made in such a way that to grant financial up gradation (Change in Pay Band-II to Pay Band-III) of Group B within a period of 12-13 years like group C and Group A cadres.
Even after continuous representations in all the forums for the last two years Cadre review has not been finalized for Group B Cadre.
3.Seniority list of JWMs- The seniority list published by OFB has got many discrepancies and it is against the DOP&T Order {DOP&T O.M dated 04.03.2014, which states the said principles would be effective from 27.11.2012 (i.e., the date of Supreme Court Judgement)}. In this regard DGOF assured (On 01/09/2014) for rectification in Association meeting but it has been again published without followingDOP&T Order. Therefore the seniority list published by OFB on 17/11/2014 may kindly be rectified as per DOP&T and Supreme Court order at the earliest.
4.Incentive Scheme for Gazetted Officers- Ordnance Factories are the industrial organization which used to run for 24X7 Hours. Gazetted Officers used to shoulder responsible for any mistake. More over Ordnance factories work for 6 Days unlike other organization (Offices). Therefore incentive scheme may be introduce for Gazetted Officers at the Earliest.
5.GrievanceRedressal Mechanism for Group B Gazetted Officers-Middle management cadre always considered to be the back bone of Organisation. Group B – Gazetted officers cadre does not have any forum to address the Grievance of the cadres like Joint Consultative Machinery. Group ‘A’ Officers are representing from Officials side and Group C employees are from staff side but there is no representation from Group B Gazetted Officers which results in the deprived position of the cadre. No opportunity has been assigned to Group B Gazetted Officers to express and short out their grievances. It may kindly be taken up at the earliest.
6. Reinitiating of Cancelled Transfer Order of JWMs-OF Board, Kolkata has published Transfer Order (vide order no. JTR-60/A/GB/2012 dtd 29-02-2012) of nearly 180 JWMs. But it is a matter of concerned that except transfer
of 40 JWMs all other JWMs transfers were materialized. It is deeply regretted that OF Board has cancelled the transfer of 40 JWMS ( vide letter no JTR-
60/A/GB/2012 dtd 07-12-2012 ) after completion of 10 months by which the
Concerned JWMs and their family are facing much more difficulties as all of them has got the transfer in Compassionate grounds. NGDGBGOA has discussed this point in various forums at OFB as well as MOD but it was assured all the time but no action has been taken so far. Hence, your kind intervention in this matter is requested to grant the JWMs and their Family a real Justice at the earliest.
7.Review of Hard Station list- Hard station Ordnance factories may kindly reviewed as discussed in the Association meeting with Member (PER).
8. LDCE for AWM (Group-A) from JWM (Group B) –All the department hasprovision of Limited departmental Candidates Examination from Group B to Group A Cadre which is not prevail in our department as a result many Group B Gazetted Officers are Leaving to other Department from our Organisation. Therefore 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.
9.Approval of proposed amendments in SRO/RR of JWM T&NT-O.F. Board has submitted Proposed amendments in SRO/RR of Chargeman and JWMs which is pending in MOD for approval. Needful action may please be taken for early approval and amendment of SRO and Recruitment Rules.
10.Pairity in PS Cadre- PS cadre of Factories may be treated at par with PS Cadre in OFB and ministry as per the recommendation of 6th CPC.
11.PLB& Risk allowance – PLB should be granted to the entire 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.
12.Restoration of Unauthorized withdrawal of Promotional increment Benefits to CM and JWM- Incremental Benefit for CM and AF who have earned Promotion after 1-1-2006 to 29-08-2008 may be restored at the earliest.
13.Nature of duties of JWM(T) & (N/T) – After regular deliberations, OFB accepted to publish the nature of work of JWM(T) & JWM(N/T) in Ordnance Factories but till date it has not been published. It may be published at the earliest.
14.DPC for Promotion from JWM to AWM :- Advance DPC should be set up and list of the JWM’s whose name is considered in DPC List should be published in comnet. Ratio should be distributed as per P.K.Mishra report.
15.Application of Gr’B’ Cadre Officers should be forwarded for outside Employement.
Hon’ble DGOF/Chairman is requested to kindly take needful action to resolve the above long pending legitimate issue so that this association will avoid agitation movement and maintain harmonious Industrial relation in Factories.
NDGBGOA is eagerly waiting for an early favorable response from your end.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully.
Secretary
NDGBGOA/….Branch
It is informed to all the members that we will go for agitation moment as decided at CEC MEETING if our demands are not resolved within one month.
This for the information to all the members.
General Secretary
NDGBGOA
REF No- Date:-29/01/2015
To
The DGOF & Chairman,
Ordnance Factory Board,
10-A,S.K.Bose road,
Kolkatta.
Through- The General Manager/…..
Sub: Memorandum Submission of .
R/Sir,
The Central Executive Committee of this Association directed the undersigned to bring the following important long pending issues pertaining to Group B Gazetted Officers for your kind notice and earliest action.
Sir, Group B Gazetted Officers are the most experienced Cadre in the Organisation, those who used to take the whole responsibility of Safety, Quality, Productivity and administration of each section. But it is deeply regretted that the cadre was totally neglected after implementation of 6th CPC. Even though there is a huge stagnation in the promotion prospects of the cadre after merging. The Cadre Review of JWMs had not been carried out for the last twenty years. After implementation of 6th CPC, all the cadres were benefitted in Ordnance factories Organisation except this cadre. The monthly salary of the Group B Gazetted Officers became less as compared to their subordinate employees because of removal of all allowances like OTA, NDA and Bonus etc. The nature of work of this cadre is still continued as Non Gazetted cadres. Our Organisation has not introduced any other scheme (Incentive Scheme). If the same could have introduced and as a result Group B Gazetted cadre would have got higher pay package as compared to their subordinate employees. It is intriguing to note that in Ordnance Factories, one Group B Gazetted Officer has to shoulder the higher responsibility without accompanying financial benefits which is an insult to the entire cadre. This is an unhealthy and unwelcome trend. It is needless to mention here that it smeared all over with injustice and partisanship.
Till date JWMs are working wholeheartedly for the organization with lot of hope and expectation from the organization.
Sir, this Association has communicated and addressed all the important long pending issues pertaining to Group B Gazetted Officer time and again at appropriate forum. But it is deeply regretted that Ordnance Factory Board has neither resolved any of the important issues nor replied to this recognized Association till date. Therefore this Association requests The DGOF & Chairman/OFB for consideration and earliest action on following points within a period of one month or otherwise this Association may reluctantly initiate agitation moment.
1. CORPORATISATION OF ORDNANCE FACTORIES:-
It is a matter of grave concerned that, Corporatisation of Ordnance Factories becoming the talk of the time by all the employees. Articles are being published in the news paper (The Hindu, Dated-18.01.2015). Moreover many of the top Officials are discussing on the corporatization of Ordnance factories which is not only disturbing but also demoralizing all the employees.Entire employees of Ordnance factories (from top to bottom) are discussing regarding the future of the organization as well as their future by which the working atmosphere being disturbed in the factories day by day.
Ordnance factories are the Government supplier organization which has got restricted customer of Indian Armed forces, Navy, Air force and Para Military Forces. Ordnance Factories is able to take any challenges and can supply required product for defence preparedness of our country at any time. Corporatisation of Ordnance factories will not solve the real need of defence preparedness of our nation and it may cause harm to our National Security also. Corporatisation/Privatisation of Ordnance factories will definitely deteriorate the Quality of Defence Products which can be observed in many PSU model.
Ordnance Factories are the issuing Organisation to the defence force and has served the country well through the wars and conflicts that we have gone through. Therefore this Association strongly objects and will take agitational moment if any decision will be taken for Corporatisation/Privatisation of Ordnance factories.
2.Cadre Review of JWMS- One Group C is able to get its pay band change (PB-I to PB-II) within a period of 12-13 years ( SS can become MCM) , Similarly one Group A is able to gets its pay band change (PB-III to PB-IV) within a period of 12-13 years ( JTS can become JAG) where as one Group B entry cannot get PB III for 29 years due to lack of promotional avenues.
OFB should treat all the cadres equally. Cadre Review or promotional avenue for GROUP B Cadre should be made in such a way that to grant financial up gradation (Change in Pay Band-II to Pay Band-III) of Group B within a period of 12-13 years like group C and Group A cadres.
Even after continuous representations in all the forums for the last two years Cadre review has not been finalized for Group B Cadre.
3.Seniority list of JWMs- The seniority list published by OFB has got many discrepancies and it is against the DOP&T Order {DOP&T O.M dated 04.03.2014, which states the said principles would be effective from 27.11.2012 (i.e., the date of Supreme Court Judgement)}. In this regard DGOF assured (On 01/09/2014) for rectification in Association meeting but it has been again published without followingDOP&T Order. Therefore the seniority list published by OFB on 17/11/2014 may kindly be rectified as per DOP&T and Supreme Court order at the earliest.
4.Incentive Scheme for Gazetted Officers- Ordnance Factories are the industrial organization which used to run for 24X7 Hours. Gazetted Officers used to shoulder responsible for any mistake. More over Ordnance factories work for 6 Days unlike other organization (Offices). Therefore incentive scheme may be introduce for Gazetted Officers at the Earliest.
5.GrievanceRedressal Mechanism for Group B Gazetted Officers-Middle management cadre always considered to be the back bone of Organisation. Group B – Gazetted officers cadre does not have any forum to address the Grievance of the cadres like Joint Consultative Machinery. Group ‘A’ Officers are representing from Officials side and Group C employees are from staff side but there is no representation from Group B Gazetted Officers which results in the deprived position of the cadre. No opportunity has been assigned to Group B Gazetted Officers to express and short out their grievances. It may kindly be taken up at the earliest.
6. Reinitiating of Cancelled Transfer Order of JWMs-OF Board, Kolkata has published Transfer Order (vide order no. JTR-60/A/GB/2012 dtd 29-02-2012) of nearly 180 JWMs. But it is a matter of concerned that except transfer
of 40 JWMs all other JWMs transfers were materialized. It is deeply regretted that OF Board has cancelled the transfer of 40 JWMS ( vide letter no JTR-
60/A/GB/2012 dtd 07-12-2012 ) after completion of 10 months by which the
Concerned JWMs and their family are facing much more difficulties as all of them has got the transfer in Compassionate grounds. NGDGBGOA has discussed this point in various forums at OFB as well as MOD but it was assured all the time but no action has been taken so far. Hence, your kind intervention in this matter is requested to grant the JWMs and their Family a real Justice at the earliest.
7.Review of Hard Station list- Hard station Ordnance factories may kindly reviewed as discussed in the Association meeting with Member (PER).
8. LDCE for AWM (Group-A) from JWM (Group B) –All the department hasprovision of Limited departmental Candidates Examination from Group B to Group A Cadre which is not prevail in our department as a result many Group B Gazetted Officers are Leaving to other Department from our Organisation. Therefore 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.
9.Approval of proposed amendments in SRO/RR of JWM T&NT-O.F. Board has submitted Proposed amendments in SRO/RR of Chargeman and JWMs which is pending in MOD for approval. Needful action may please be taken for early approval and amendment of SRO and Recruitment Rules.
10.Pairity in PS Cadre- PS cadre of Factories may be treated at par with PS Cadre in OFB and ministry as per the recommendation of 6th CPC.
11.PLB& Risk allowance – PLB should be granted to the entire 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.
12.Restoration of Unauthorized withdrawal of Promotional increment Benefits to CM and JWM- Incremental Benefit for CM and AF who have earned Promotion after 1-1-2006 to 29-08-2008 may be restored at the earliest.
13.Nature of duties of JWM(T) & (N/T) – After regular deliberations, OFB accepted to publish the nature of work of JWM(T) & JWM(N/T) in Ordnance Factories but till date it has not been published. It may be published at the earliest.
14.DPC for Promotion from JWM to AWM :- Advance DPC should be set up and list of the JWM’s whose name is considered in DPC List should be published in comnet. Ratio should be distributed as per P.K.Mishra report.
15.Application of Gr’B’ Cadre Officers should be forwarded for outside Employement.
Hon’ble DGOF/Chairman is requested to kindly take needful action to resolve the above long pending legitimate issue so that this association will avoid agitation movement and maintain harmonious Industrial relation in Factories.
NDGBGOA is eagerly waiting for an early favorable response from your end.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully.
Secretary
NDGBGOA/….Branch
