MINUTES of The PNM Meeting between Railway Board and National Federation of Indian Railwaymen held on 15th & 16th July, 2022 MINUTES of The PNM
MINUTES of The PNM Meeting between Railway Board and National Federation of Indian Railwaymen held on 15th & 16th July, 2022
MINUTES
of
The PNM Meeting
between
Railway Board
and
National Federation of Indian Railwaymen
held
on 15th & 16th July, 2022
OFFICIAL SIDE
FEDERATION (NFIR)
1. V.K. Tripathi, Chairman Railway Board & CEO
2. Sudhanshu Sharma, Member(Infra)
3. Mohit Sinha, Member(Finance)
4. D.C. Sharma, Member(TRS)
5. S.K. Mohanty, Member(O&BD)
6. Dr. Prasanna Kumar, DG/RHS
7. R.K. Mangla, AM/PU
8. Smt. Aruna Nayar, PED/Staff
9. Smt. V.G. Bhooma, PED/HR
10. Deepak Peter Gabriel, PED/IR
11. Kishore Kumar, PED/EE(RS)
12. Dr. A.K. Malhotra, EDH/P
13. Manish Gupta, ED/EE(M)
14. Neeraj Sharma, EDPM
15. Ajeet Singh Yadav, EDRS(P)
16. Rameshwar Meena, ED/Signal
17. Pankaj Tyagi, ED/L&A
18. Sanjeet, EDPC
19. Ravindra Kumar, EDE(N)
20. Rabindra N. Mishra, EDF/C&PPP as EDF(E)
21. Rajiv Gandhi, EDE(RRB)
22. Sunil Kumar, ED/Estt.
23. Praveen Kumar, DE(LL)
24. D. Joseph, DE(N) II
25. R.K. Sinha, DE/IR
26. Chhote Lal, JDE(W)
1. Guman Singh
2. Dr. M. Raghavaiah
3. R.P. Bhatnagar
4. B.C. Sharma
5. T.K. Chatterjee*
6. R.P. Singh
7. P.S. Suriyaprakasam
8. Munindra Saikia
9. C.P. Singh
10. Praveen C. Bajpai
11. R.G. Kabar
12. Ashok Sharma
13. R.C. Sahoo
14. S.R. Mishra
15. V. Gopalakrishnan
16. Ramesh Mishra
17. Taposh Mukherjee
18. P.S. Chaturvedi
19. Vinod Mehta
20. Binod Sharma
21. G. Ganeswar Rao
22. Vinod Kumar Rai
23. Shri Naib Singh
24. Indrajit Singh
25. M.V. Tulasidas
26. Smt. Aruna Bala
27. Smt. Sonia Sharma
28. D.K. Swain#
* attended only on 15th July, 2022
# attended only on 16th July, 2022
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CRB & CEO as Chairman of the meeting addressed the gathering.
Chairman, Railway Board & CEO welcomed Shri Guman Singh, President/NFIR, Dr. M. Raghavaiah, General Secretary/NFIR, other representatives of NFIR, all Board Members and other members of the Official Side to the PNM Meeting. Chairman, Railway Board & CEO congratulated all Railway employees for their hard work and dedication during 2021-22 and also during the current year which has resulted in best ever performances in many areas, despite the challenges of Covid Pandemic. He also congratulated the Federations for their continued cooperation and expressed hope that Railway employees will continue to work with the same dedication and cooperation to achieve even better results. It was observed that Agenda Items of PNM/NFIR will be discussed and resolved fruitfully in this meeting.
CRB & CEO informed the Federation as under:-
Chairman, Railway Board & CEO thanked all Railwaymen for their performance and hard work and also appealed them for even a better performance to achieve the targets and desired results.
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Federation (NFIR) raised following points in their opening remarks during the meeting:-
Shri Guman Singh, President/NFIR
Dr. M. Raghavaiah, General Secretary/NFIR
structure w.e.f. 01.01.2016 and harmonization of Lab Superintendent cadre, have not yet been finalised even after lapse of six years.
is not being resorted. This needs to be expedited.
High Power Committee’s Report for reducing their working hours.
Shri R.P. Bhatnagar, Working President
Shri B.C. Sharma
wards, etc., under UMID are not being extended to such staff. Federation suggests that this situation can be overcome if software supplied by the CRIS is removed and at the same time the Divisions are empowered to deal with the problems directly with the Banks and set right the discrepancies.
Shri R.P. Singh
Shri Munindra Saikia
Shri Tapan Chatterjee
Shri Indrajit Singh
CLW over the years has proved to be one of the most accomplished, promising and reliable Locomotive manufacturers. It has transformed itself from being a manufacturer of Steam Locomotives to that of Diesel Locomotives and finally to Modern, High Power, Electric Locomotives. The venture has paid off and at present CLW is producing state of the art 3-phase Locos with all modern features of latest “Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT)” technology. It is one of the largest Electric Locomotive manufacturers in the world. CLW also manufacturers AC Traction motors, switch gears. Control gears, Bogies cast & fabricated Wheel sets & Steel casting.
Presently, CLW is playing a pivotal role in making Indian Railways self reliant in the field of electric traction both for high speed and heavy hauling load, and thus acting as a vehicle for strengthening Indian economy. NFIR requests on behalf of CLW employees to kindly look into the matter and take necessary steps allowing manufacturing of 9000 HP & 12000 HP Electric Locomotive at CLW/Chittaranjan.
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8/2017: Policy guidelines for Medical fitness of employees of various medical categories who have undergone LASIK Surgery-reg.
A Committee of Ophthalmologist have looked into the medical fitness of employees who have undergone LASIK Surgery for suggesting necessary guidelines in this matter for medical fitness of employees and for effecting revision in Indian Railway Medical Manual, 2000. After receipt of report of the Committee, its recommendations will be put up to concerned Directorates for their comments before obtaining final approval of Board. Federation requested to expedite this five years old pending issue.
17/2017: Cashless treatment Scheme in Emergency (CTSE) for Retired Railway Employees and their Dependent Family Members-reg.
Instructions issued.
(Finalised)
25/2022: Re-medical examination of compassionate ground appointment candidates earlier declared unfit on account of Diabetes Mellitus
Federation requested for a separate meeting with CRB.
12/2015: Maintenance of cleanliness on trains and at stations etc. – implementation of Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006 in Railways.
Federation demanded that instructions issued vide letter No.2021/H-1/9/2 dated 01.07.2022 needs to be reviewed.
15/2022: Risks being faced by the Railway employees in the course of performing duties resulting loss of lives and injuries
Federation demanded a separate meeting with AM(Signal).
42/2018: Cadre Control/Manpower Management of Mechanical and EMU/MEMU/ TL/AC Maintenance and Operation-reg.
Federation informed that the guidelines issued by Board vide letter No. 2019/O&M/8/3 dated 18.07.2019 have not been implemented on some of the Zonal
Railways in particular on ECR. It was decided that this matter will be reviewed with the concerned Zonal Railways.
10/2022: Redressal of Loco Running Staff Grievances
(i) Working of MEMU Trains with ALP –
Matter is under consideration.
(ii) Carrying of Fog Safe Device (FSD) by Loco Running Staff (LP/ALP) –
Feedback is being sought from the Zonal Railways for examining the matter.
29/2022: Installing CVVRS in Loco Motives – Loco Running Staff agitated
Concerns expressed by Federation during the meeting will be examined.
3/2022: Need for Air-Conditioning of Station Master’s rooms
In the light of discussions, it was decided that Board’s letter dated 01.12.2016 issued in this matter, will be reiterated.
13/2011: Provision of cooking facilities at Rest Rooms meant for Ticket Checking Staff
Board’s instructions in this matter will be reiterated. Feedback regarding updated position of facilities available at Rest Houses meant for Ticket Checking Staff will be obtained from Zonal Railways and conveyed to the Federation.
5/2015: Arbitrary decision revising norms for manning of Coaches by the Ticket Checking Staff –reg.
Report of the Director’s Committee will be finalised within a period of two months. Thereafter, the matter will be reviewed as regards the norms for manning of coaches. Federation will be consulted further.
37/2015: Simultaneous creation of posts of Ticket Checking Staff when new trains are introduced or runs extended-reg.
Instructions have been issued for deployment of surplus ECRC staff in ticket checking activities vide letter No. 2018/TG-V/1/5 dated 27.07.2022. Copy will be given to the Federation.
(Finalised)
59/2015: Ticket Checking staff grievances – redressal urged.
Discussed and Finalised.
(Finalised)
47/2016: Withdrawal of 2nd Pantry Car from Rajdhani trains – Non-provision adequate accommodation for escorting staff of Mechanical, Electrical and S&T Departments and to the Train Superintendent – Staff put to hardship-reg.
Discussed and Finalised.
(Finalised)
11/2022: Clarification regarding realization of excess fare/penalty from passengers found travelling in higher class with lower class tickets
Necessary instruction has already been issued by NWR.
(Finalised)
04/2021: Revision of Pension in the case of retired Technicians Grade-Ion Indian Railways-wrong fixation of Pension to the pre-0l/0l/1996 Pensioners – review urged.
In the light of facts stated by the Federation, the matter needs to be reviewed.
28/2021: Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners who retired from the 5th CPC scale of `6500-10500-reg.
Federation was informed that the nodal Ministry i.e. DOP&PW has not agreed with the appreciation of the Federation. Federation, however, did not agree with the views of DOP&PW.
24/2022: Modification in the existing policy for payment of Travelling Allowance, contingent expenses etc., to retired Railway Personnel for attending DAR enquiries
It was decided that the existing procedure for payment of Travelling allowance to retired Railway servant acting as Defence Helper will be examined and simplified.
35/2004: Inadequate promotion opportunities for Technical Supervisors in railway printing presses
Item regarding promotion opportunities was finalised. Federation requested for continuation of the remaining 5 Printing Presses as they are giving good results. Federation also demanded that Railway should give adequate work to these Printing Presses.
15/2016: Acute shortage of staff quarters of various types and non-provision of toilets in the suburban section of Mumbai on Western Railway-reg.
Updated status will be obtained from CR and WR. Federation informed that funds allocated under Plan-Head remained unutilised on WR. It was decided that the matter will be reviewed with WR.
27/2016: Review of license fee on the Railway land allotted to the Staff Welfare/ Organizations at Railway settlement of Bilaspur-reg.
The issue involved is whether Government aided schools located on Railway land at Bilaspur should be treated as ‘Staff Welfare Activities’ or not. The issue of reviewing license/lease fee can only be taken up thereafter. Federation demanded follow-up action on the Record Note of Discussions held by AM(Finance) with Federation (NFIR) on 23.03.2018 on the subject of review of license fee.
59/2018: Urgent need for allotment of additional funds under DRF for PH-51, PH-52 & PH-64 for constructions of Railway quarters on Central Railway, Mumbai area, on replacement account-reg.
In the light of discussions held, a further reference will be made to CR and the matter will be examined.
2/2022: Grant of increments to the employees stagnating at the maximum of the Pay Band/Scale under 7th CPC Pay Structure
A copy of the reference sent to DOP&T in this matter will be shared with the Federation.
6/2022: Pensionary benefits for medically decategorized Chief Loco Inspectors who opt for voluntary retirement
The matter is under examination in Board’s office and necessary inputs have been called for from Zonal Railways. Details from some of the Railways are still awaited. The matter will be examined after receipt of details. NFIR cited specific details of cases pertaining to WR.
9/2022: Recasting of avenue of channel of promotion in respect of isolated categories (Medical & Para-Medical)
Matter will be examined in consultation with Health Directorate.
18/2022: Thirty percent (30%) add-on pay element for pensionary benefits to the families of Chief Loco Inspectors who died while working as Instructor (ex-cadre post)
The issue raised by Federation stands resolved.
(Finalised)
19/2022: Denial of annual increments to medically decategorized running staff absorbed in stationery posts
Views expressed by Federation during the meeting will again be referred to Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure).
20/2022: Scheme for filling up the posts of Loco Running Supervisors (Chief Loco Inspectors and Chief Crew Controllers/Chief Power Controllers/Chief Traction Controllers) -modification of instructions dated November 1, 2021
Federation demanded a separate meeting involving EDE(N).
30/2022: Revision in the designations prescribed for Nursing Personnel working in the Railway Hospitals/Health Units
A joint meeting with both the Federations involving DG(RHS) will be held.
Federation mentioned about their earlier discussion held on 11.10.2020 with the then CRB and Hon’ble MR and requested that the matter be re-examined.
8/2022: Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 – Fixation of pay on promotion in 6th CPC Pay Structure – Deprival of annual increment to those promoted prior to 31/12/2006, but relieved after 01/01/2007
The matter will be again examined. Federation will share details of such cases.
16/2022: Improvement in pay scales of staff working in Artificial Limb Centre of Central Hospital of Northern Railway
Detailed comments on the issues raised in the staff side demand have been called from Northern Railway. Matter will be examined on receipt of the Railway’s comments in consultation with the concerned Directorates.
17/2022: Counting of officiating period as residency period in the case of Sr. ALPs/Shunters promoted on ad hoc basis as Loco Pilot (Goods) in the administrative exigencies- case of South Central Railway
Federation demanded that the matter be submitted for consideration of Member(TRS) and meeting be convened at the level of Member(TRS).
21/2022: Fixation of pay of disabled/medically unfit Staff, other than Running, on being appointed against alternative posts in revised (6th& 7th CPC) pay structure
Federation will share the specific cases with illustration for examination of the matter.
27/2022: Induction of erstwhile Group ‘D’ Staff from outside into the Workshop in CLW against 40% quota – relaxation of upper age limit from 33 to 45 years
Matter is under examination.
7/2022: Railway Servants (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1968-Choice of Retired Railway servants as Defence Helpers – conditions
Federation stated that the number of cases to be handled by Railway officials acting as Defence Helper be restricted to seven cases. The other demand of the Federation that Railway employees (serving/ retired) may act as Defence Helper on any zone without any restriction on territorial jurisdiction of Zonal Railway, is under examination.
26/2015: Creation of posts for TRD Organisation in Railways.
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45/2018: Automatic creation of posts of staff against new assets created and new services introduced on Indian Railways – reg.
The requirement of TRD posts across IR needs to be reviewed with reference to yardsticks. Zonal Railways have been advised to utilise the sparable posts and to re- distribute them as per extant instructions. If vacant posts are not available within the zone, Zonal Railways may approach Board for resolution.
50/2015: Training Module for Loco Pilot (Shunting) on Indian Railways – wrong interpretation by Southern Railway – reg
Discussed and finalised.
(Finalised)
02/2016: Training to newly recruited ALPs in Electric and Diesel traction at the time of initial appointment – Additional chances in either of the tractions- requested.
Federation sought for a separate meeting with PED(Safety).
20/2017: Refresher courses and special training to the staff of S&T Department in Railways-reg.
Discussed and finalised.
(Finalised)
27/2018: Payment to the Teachers imparting training to the Loco Running Staff and change of non-standard designation – case of Eastern Railway-reg.
Federation contended that the Diesel Traction Training Centres at Andal and Burdwan are recognised training centres as notified by Railway Board and therefore, the Trainers deployed in these training centres need to be given not less than GP 4200/- (PB-2)/ Level-6 and they should also be paid training allowance (15% of Pay). After discussion, it was decided to review the matter.
5/2022: Creation of new posts for maintenance of newly created assets – creation of posts of Track Maintainers, JEs/SSEs (P. Way), Technicians etc., – South Central Railway
Federation was explained that Ministry of Railways will pursue with Ministry of Finance for relaxation regarding creation of posts. Pending that, the powers for redistribution of posts may be utilised as discussed in Item 45/2018.
14/2022: Revised Training Modules of Non-Gazetted Staff of Electrical Department
The issue of uniformity of training duration in respect of Apprentice Technicians in all Departments and also for reduction of training duration, is under examination.
12/2022: Allotment of vacant Railway quarters to the retired Railway Officials and their dependent relatives
To be discussed in a separate meeting.
4/2022: Need to introduce revised Dress Code for Nursing Personnel in the Railway Hospitals/Health Units
To be discussed in a separate meeting.
22/2022: Duty hours of Running Staff – Minutes of full Board meeting (R&S)
To be discussed in a separate meeting.
23/2022: Introduction of five (05) days per week working in the administrative offices in Production Units of Indian Railways
To be discussed in a separate meeting.
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