Circle Union writes to the Chief PMG, Odisha Circle regarding non-payment of Scheduled / Tribal Area Allowance as per recommendations of 6th CPC to the postal employees of Odisha Circle

No. P3Odisha/03-02/2017

Dated at Bhubaneswar the 6^th  February, 2017

To

The Chief Postmaster General

Odisha Circle, Bhubaneswar – 751 001

Sub:   Non-payment of Scheduled / Tribal Area Allowance as per recommendations of 6^th CPC to the postal employees of Odisha Circle

Ref.-   DoE (MoF) OM No. 17 (1) / 2008 –E.  II ( B ), dated 29.08.2008

Respected Sir,

This has a kind reference to the Recommendations of the 6^th Central Pay Commission under Para 4.2.24.1 which has been accepted in principle by the Govt. in Para 2 (i), Part – B vide Resolution No.1/1/2008-IC, dated 29.08.2008 published by the Deptt. of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance , Govt. of India in the Gazettte of India (Extraordinary) and circulated to all Ministries / Departments vide DoE letter under reference modifying the earlier OM No. 19(14)-E.IV(B)/70- Vol.II, dated 19.2.1972 read with OM No. 17(1)/98-E.II(B), dated 17.07.1998 and enhancing the Scheduled / Tribal Area Allowance to Rs.400 for employees drawing Grade Pay of Rs.5400/- and above and to Rs.240 for employees drawing Grade Pay less than Rs.5400/- with effect from 01.09.2008.

The scheduled areas originally specified for the purpose in the State of Odisha are as follows.

1.    Mayurbhanj District

2.    Sundergarh District

3.    Koraput District

4.    Kuchinda Tahasil of Sambalpur District

5.    Keonjhar and Telkoi Tahasils of Keonjhar Sub-Division and Chamua and Barbil Tahasils of Champua Sub Division in Keonjhar District.

6.    Kandhamal Tahasil of Kandhamal Sub Division and Baliguda and G. Udayagiri Tahasils of Baliguda Sub Division in Boudh-Kandhamal District.

7.    R. Udyagiri Tahasil and Guma and Rayagada Block of Parlakhemundi Tahasil of Paralakhemundi Sub Division and Surada Tahasil excluding Gazalbadi and Gochha Gram Panchayats  of Ghumusar Sub Division in Ganjam District .

8.    Thuamul Rampur Tahasil of Kalahandi Tahasil and Lanjigarh Block falling in Lanjigarh and Kalahandi Tahasil in Bhawanipatna Sub Division in Kalahandi District.

9.    Nilgiri Community Development Block of Nilgiri Tahasil in Nilgiri Sub Division in Balasore District.

The respective Constitution Order issued by the Govt. of Odisha re-specifying the Scheduled Areas after implementation of the recommendations of 6^th CPC may be obtained and verified in this regard.

Thus, it is evident that the employees working in the post offices functioning in the above scheduled areas are entitled for the Scheduled / Tribal Area Allowance with effect from 01.09.2008 at the rates specified.

But it is regretted that even after expiry of 8 years and that too after implementation of the recommendations of 7^th CPC, the postal employees of Odisha Circle are deprived of the above allowance.

In this context, we would like to request our Chief PMG kindly to issue necessary instructions to all Regional / Divisional / Unit Heads in Odisha Circle for immediate drawal and payment of the Scheduled / Tribal Area Allowance with effect from 01.09.2008 at the rates specified to all the postal employees posted in  the notified areas.

Since the matter has been badly delayed, we hope that the issue will be taken up with every priority for the benefit of the employees.

Awaiting your kind response, Sir.

With regards.

Yours faithfully,

( BRUHASPATI  SAMAL)

Circle Secretary