DEMONSTRATION  ON  26.10.2010  AT  ALL  DIVISIONS  AGAINST  THE  DEPRIVATION  OF  SELECTED  P.A.  CANDIDATES  FOR THE YEARS  2006-08

        WE ARE ALL AWARE OF THE DECISION OF THE POSTAL DIRECTORATE, COMMUNICATED BY OUR CIRCLE OFFICE, TO CANCEL THE PANEL OF SELECTED P.A.s AGAINST THE VACANCIES FOR THE YEARS 2006, 2007 & 2008. IN AN EX-PARTE DECISION, DEPARTMENT HAS CANCELLED THE PANEL OF 207 SUCH CANDIDATES. IN THE CONTENTS OF THE ORDER THE DEPARTMENT HAS ELABORATELY CLARIFIED THE PROBABLE MANIPULATIONS WHILE MAKING THE RECRUITMENT.

        The Circle Unions have thoroughly discussed the situation. Already many candidates have resorted to the judiciary against their deprivation. In an order dated 22.10.2010 in OA no. 2129 of 2010, the Hon'ble CAT, Kolkata Bench has pronounced an interim order restricting the department from implementing the termination order in respect of 17 candidates who already joined in service after training in Circle Office and different RMS offices. In the order, Hon'ble Bench has also pointed out the lacunae of the department.

        We are of the opinion that for alleged irregularities in the process of appointment, especially in cases of 57 candidates out of 207 who are siblings of Postal officials, all the candidates have been subjected to unimaginable vindication. If there are strong prima facie cases of irregularities, the department should have pursued it to the end by probing it through appropriate probing agency. But without following it to identify and punish the moles inside the establishment, cancelling the entire panel is nothing but an effort to cover up the miscreants involved in such malpractice. More so, it is not the first time that allegations of manipulations in recruitment and other cases have come under light. The spirit of justice says that it is better to free many offenders rather to punish an innocent.  But the departmental action in this case, has gone against it.

        Therefore, we call upon all divisional organisations to hold a massive demonstration on 26.10.2010 at respective headquarters and adopt and send the following resolution to the Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Circle. Please ensure participation of the candidates and maximum number of staffs in this demonstration. The program will be followed by Sit-In Demonstration at the Circle Office on 28.10.2010 from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. as declared earlier.

Resolution  Dated  26.10.2010.         

         This mass demonstration of NFPE Group of Unions, .......................... Branch / Division univocally condemns the unilateral order of the Postal Directorate cancelling the panel of 207 P.A. candidates selected against the vacancies for the years 2006-2008. This demonstration is seriously worried over the corruption in recruitment process. At the same time, it expresses its serious resentment on the decision of the Directorate considering the fair unemployed youth at par with the unfair ones. This demonstration is of the firm opinion that had the department identified the moles and awarded instantaneous punishments to them, the image and trustworthiness of our department would increase among the staff and members of public.

          This mass demonstration further resolves to demand the following to uphold justice, humanity and transparency inside the department :

1. Immediate arrangement for the posting of fairly selected candidates in the panel.   
2. Neutralise the resentment of the staffs and candidates by cancellation of unilateral order of the Postal Directorate to terminate the entire selected panel.
3. Instantaneous punishment is to be awarded to the Postal officials / outsiders involved in irregularities in connection with recruitment of the department so that such incident is never repeated in future.

                                                                                                    (Signature of the President)
   

                       PLEASE ENSURE SINCERE EFFORTS OF ALL ORGANISERS TO MAKE THE PROGRAMS ON 26.10.2010 AND 28.10.2010 HUGE SUCCESSES.

         

  

SIT-IN  DEMONSTRATION AT  CIRCLE  OFFICE  DEMANDING  IMMEDIATE  TRAINING/ APPOINTMENT  TO  SELECTED  CANDIDATES  IN  P.A.CADRE  FOR THE YEARS  2006-2008

       We all are aware that the Circle Administration has put an embargo to the appointment to  some of the selected candidates in P.A. cadre against the vacancies for the years 2006, 2007 &  2008, although the first batch have been trained and appointed smoothly.  There are batches waiting even for the induction training, mostly comprising of female candidates. 

      The Group-C Circle Union has already centrally conducted meeting with the candidates and their parents. Our divisional unions also have close contacts with them, and in different divisions, Circle & Divisional Office bearers have met them on several occasions. Many petitions have been  filed at the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Kolkata Bench, from different divisions like Midnapore, Bankura, South Presidency, North Presidency, Barasat, South Nadia, Malda etc. Our Union tried to cooperate, guide the petitioners and coordinate them in a tune as sincerely as possible. In the first hearing of these cases, Hon'ble CAT has allowed the department 4 / 6 weeks of time to file reply. A copy of the order passed by Hon'ble Bench in one such case is given in the link http://www.sendspace.com/file/5msseo for reference of all concerned.

      However, the Group-C Circle Working Committee Meeting on 11th October 2010 has deeply discussed the issue and it has been unanimously decided that simultaneous with the Judicial Proceedings, we should take up organisational movement also to maintain the pressure so that the department does not resort to delaying intrigue to dispose these cases, as we have experienced in many earlier instances.

       Accordingly, a call is hereby declared to hold a demonstration on 28th October 2010 at the Circle Office in front of the chamber of the Chief PMG, W.B.Circle from 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. with the candidates waiting for training / appointment. All Divisional Secretaries are requested to attend the program with such candidates and their parents, accompanied by our comrades in good number. Circle Union is also preparing individual letters for the deprived candidates which will be sent through the Divisional Secretaries. 

        Circle Union will also reveal some incidents in the program which would sufficiently arise questions on administrative impartiality in the treatment of the present complication. Therefore, all organisers please ensure maximum efforts for a huge gathering in the program.

   

                                

TWO  HOURS  SIT-IN  DEMONSTRATION TOMORROW  AT  ALL  DIVISIONS  IN  SUPPORT  OF PART-TIME WORKERS'  DEMANDS 

     The 2nd Circle Conference of Part-time & Contingent-paid workers of West Bengal unanimously took the decision to take up some new programs in the demands of our P/T comrades. Accordingly, all divisions are requested to hold a sit-in demonstration from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. tomorrow at divisional headquarters. 

        In the program, following demands of the P/T & Contingent-paid workers are to be highlighted:

1. Wage revision for Part-time & contingent-paid workers as per formula of 6th CPC.
2. Grant of due Dearness Allowances from July 2008.
3. At least 4 hours work should be given to the P/T workers daily.
4. Daily wages of the DRMs are to be paid as per the rate of Central Govt (Rs.220/-).
5. Issue Identity Cards in f/o the PArt-time & Contingent-paid workers.

           Please ensure that the program is well attended by participation of comrades of all cadres. Circle Unions will shortly finalise to hold a circle level program on the same demands.

 

PICTORIAL  PRESENTATION  OF  THE  2nd CIRCLE TECHNOLOGY CONVENTION

(Detailed Report Below This Blog) 

 The entrance to the venue.

 Flag hoisting by Com. K.Raghavendran

Cultural Program tunes up the beginning.

Dr. Debesh Das, IT Minister, Govt of W.B., inaugurates the convention.

The Work Paper being presented.

 Chief Postmaster General Sri S.K.Chakraborti addresses the house. 

 Sri S.Ranjan, DPS(HQ), addresses the house.

Sri A.K.Maity, SSPOs, North Kolkata Divn, deliberates.

 A part of the house.

A part of the house.

Delegate deliberations. Com. Siddhartha Chakraborty from Kolkata Zone.

 Delegate deliberations. Com. B.K.Rai, Divl Secretary, Sikkim, from North Bengal Zone.

Com. Soma Sarkar, System Assistant, Nadia North Division addressing the house.

Com. Mitali Dey, System Assistant, North Kolkata Division addressing the house.

Minutes Committee jotting down the proceedings.

 Com. Janardan Majumder, Circle Secretary, Group-C.

 Com. Iswar Singh Davas, General Secretary (CHQ), Postmen & Gr-D Union.

 Com. Pranab Bhattacharya, General Secretary (CHQ), Administrative Union (Circle Offices).

 Our beloved leader Com. K. Raghavendran speaks.

  Com. Tapan Dasgupta, Circle President, Group-C, felicitates Com. K.Raghavendran.

Program ends with 'We shall overcome'.

THE  2nd  CIRCLE  TECHNOLOGY  CONVENTION,  WEST  BENGAL  ----  ANOTHER  MILESTONE  ALONG  THE  WAY  OF  STRUGGLE

       THE 2nd CIRCLE TECHNOLOGY CONVENTION OF WEST BENGAL CIRCLE HAS EMERGED AS A GRAND SUCCESS ON 3rd OCTOBER AT SINTHEE CHORUS HALL (COM. MANI BASU NAGAR), KOLKATA (NORTH KOLKATA DIVISION).

        The convention was presided by Com. Tapan Dasgupta, Circle President, Gr-C & Com. Pranab Bhattacharya, Circle Vice-President, Gr-C. The convention was inaugurated by Com. Dr. Debesh Das, Hon'ble Minister of I.T., Govt of West Bengal. He significantly condemned the attitude to use technology only as the tool for job retrenchment and highlighted the unlimited possibility of proper use of the talent available in our country in I.T. sector. He also emphasized the usefulness of Free Software to minimise the recurring expenditure incurred by the Central Govt in this sector. 

        Sri Sarit Kr. Chakraborti, Chief PMG and Sri Sanjeev Ranjan, DPS(HQ), W.B. Circle , graced the convention with their presence and deliberation. Sri Ashok Kr. Maity, SSPOs, North Kolkata Division also addressed the house. They expressed their appreciation to the contribution and supported the demands of better service benefits, pay structure and separate cadre for the Postal Assistants working as System Administrators/ Assistants/ Trainers or Software Developers in the DoP.

        111 delegates and 4 guests attended the convention, among which the house heard the deliberations of 2 comrades from each Circle Zone (Kolkata, Howrah, Presidency, Midnapore & North Bengal). Some of the speakers were ---- Com. Siddhartha Chakraborty (Kolkata Zone), Com. Subhamoy Roy (Howrah Zone), Com. Nripendranath Mahato (Midnapore Zone), Com. Dibakar Rakshit  (Presidency Zone), Com. Abhijit Sarkar (North Bengal Zone).

          The speakers once again revealed severe exploitation of the system assistants by the department . Group-C Divisional Secretaries of almost all divisions accompanied the System Assistant comrades and the Divl Secy of Howrah, Birbhum & Sikkim also spoke their observations & opinions. Com. Soma Sarkar (Nadia North) & Com. Mitali Dey (North Kolkata) apprised the house of the problems faced by the lady system assistants in the department.

          The convention vowed to continue struggle in demands of the System Assistants till it is achieved. A decision was taken that within February 2011, all divisions would hold meetings of working committee with System Assistants and reconstitute divl Technology Sub-committees. Further steps of movements would be finalised in consultation with All India leadership after report of Cadre Restructuring Committee comes out. Few proposals were placed by the delegates (like preparation of division-wise list of S.A.s) which would be taken up by the Circle Sub-committee.

          The convention reconstituted a 21-member Circle Technology Sub-committee with Com. Abhijit Basu (Barabazar H.O.) & Com. Bijan Chakraborty (South Presidency) as Joint Conveners for next two years.

 THE  2nd  CIRCLE  CONFERENCE  OF  POSTAL  WORKERS'  UNION,

WEST  BENGAL  CIRCLE  HELD

   THE 2nd CIRCLE CONFERENCE OF POSTAL WORKERS' UNION, WEST BENGAL ---- THE ORGANISATION OF THE PART-TIME & CONTINGENT-PAID WORKERS ---- WAS HELD AT MUNICIPAL BOYS HIGH SCHOOL (COM. SAMIR BISWAS NAGAR), BURDWAN, ON 2nd & 3rd OCTOBER 2010.

    The conference was inaugurated by Com. Animesh Mitra, Vice-President, Coordination Committee of Central Govt Employees & Workers, West Bengal. The conference was graced by the presence and deliberation by Com. K.Raghavendran, former SG, NFPE & Working President, Gr-C(CHQ) & Working President, Confederation of CG Employees & Workers, Com. I.S.Davas, GS, Postmen & MS Employees Union. Among other distinguished leaders Com. Tapan Dasgupta, President, CGCC (WB), Com. Pijush Roy, G.S., CGCC(WB), Com. Janardan Majumder, Circle Secretary, Postal Gr-C, Com. Nirmal Dey, Circle Secretary, Postmen & MSEU, Com. B.G.Sur, Circle Secretary, AIPEDEU were present. 

        Total 139 delegates & visitors attended the conference including 23 lady comrades. Delegates of 27 divisions spoke before the house. Although comrades were disappointed and aggrieved on the stance of the Govt for not revising their wages or granting due D.A.s, they all expressed complete adherence to the organisation and struggle. From the leadership it was ascertained that the department's view was not against wage revision of the Part-time & contingent-paid Workers, presently a report was being collected from all circles regarding the number of such workers to assess the expenditure required for wage revision and it would take some more time.

       On the second day, the District Sabhadhipati of Burdwan, Com. Uday Sankar Sarkar and the District Convener of the 12th July Committee Com. S.S.Mitra also addressed the delegates. Burdwan divisional unions also felicitated veteran organiser of our union and also of this circle conference, Com. Nirmal Kanti Niyogi, who is presently contributing to build up the Pensioners' Association in Burdwan district.

      From, the circle conference, a circle committee has been elected unanimously with Com. Somnath Mukherjee (South Kolkata) as the President, Com. Goutam Kundagrami (East Kolkata) as the circle secretary, and Com. Pranab Das (Howrah) as the treasurer.