The presentation from AEWSU In front of the Norms committee on 31st Jan 2020 about revision of Norms of different cadres.

Consequent upon the implementation of the VIth CPC report, a committee was under the Chairmanship of Dr. A.K. Suri to examine the implementation of decision of the Government on the VIth CPC with the regard to the revision of pay scales for certain common categories of employees. The said committee was constituted by an Office Memorandum dated 12th September 2008 issued by the then Principal Adviser, DAE, Shri. V.P. Raja. The salient points of the terms of reference contained in the OM such as.

To examine all aspects and formulate a proposal for implementing the recommendation of the VIth CPC with regard to revision of pay scales for certain common categories of employees as contained in the Part – B of the notification dated 29th August, 2008 of the Dept. Expenditure, Min. of Finance.

To consider anomalies, if any , arising while implementing the above mentioned Govt. notification among the various groups (Scientific, Technical, Administrative and Auxiliary employees) in the DAE and recommend measures to correct the anomalies, without creating any new anomalies.

To consider the representations received from the employees and their recognized unions/Associations in the light of the various notifications issued by the Government based on the recommendations of VIth CPC.
The committee may consult similar Departments like the Department of Space for comparable categories of employees while arriving at its conclusions etc.
Scientific Assistant

Final revision was carried out in the year 2011
But Scientific cadre issues didn’t addressed by the norms committee or department.
There were two channels were available-
Track change without AQ. This was totally discontinued abruptly and the seniors are badly affected and their opportunity for track change to gazette post is shattered.
Track change with AQ . This facility is continued with introduction of STPT and interview.

Promotion avenues in  DOS


Promotion avenues in  DAE




No promotion avenues are available after 18 years of SA carrier. In other words approximately twenty years a Scientific Assistant has to work without any carrier progression.
 “The committee may consult similar Departments like the Department of Space for comparable categories of employees while arriving at its conclusions etc.”. This was the terms of reference of the Suri committee.

In the same direction a joint committee of DOS & DAE was constituted by Director, BARC, for reviewing the Merit Promotion Scheme- vide Ref: DIR/D-1/2012/320 dt October 5, 2012  and asked to submit their report within 6 months. But no further action has been taken  or initiated in this regard.

At present 240 SAs are in grade G
Around 12 are completed 10years service.(last promotion in 2010)
Around 30 are completed 9 years .(last promotion in 2011)
Around 40 are completed 8 years .(last promotion in 2012)


Union is not demanding any new opportunities for Scientific Assistant rather requesting to restore the avenues what they had before the revision of norms.
Above positions has justified by Govt. of India in the year 1977 through an OM clarifying that “Government to consider the diploma holders having 10 years of service as equivalent to BE/B-Tech”
Same has legal vetting by various courtsIt is therefore request this union to implement the same pattern of promotion avenues of Department of Space without further delay.
An early expedited decision will safeguard the senior most Scientific Assistant who are on the verge of superannuation


Nursing Staff

After 6th CPC nurses are recruited in the grade pay of 4600 or level 7.They are covered under merit promotion scheme as technical staff. Their basic qualification for entry in service is HSC + Diploma In Nursing/BSc Nursing . Their promotion as per the following table.

Para 2.1 of the norms says that all cases other than those who are AQ shall be consider to the NHG this condition was not followed to the case of nursing staff. They have been promoted from grade pay 5400 (PB-2) to 5400 (PB-3) without any higher grade pay. These norms were put the nursing staff in a disadvantageous position. However in the 7th CPC both grade pays are given separate level pay viz. level-9 and level-10. Since the above norms are limited to 22 years of span of the entire career of nursing staff .The Union request to introduce Nurse F with level 12.
The Union request the nursing cadre also allow the promotion from level 8 to Level 10 instead of level 9 (this is already implemented in the technical cadre)
We further request the Nurse  D to E the MEP should be brought down to 5 years instead of 7 years and the proposed nurse F MEP may be determine with 6 years.
Nursing cadre entry scale was 5000-8000 and on implementation of 6th CPC the same is upgraded to 7450-11500.  Hence the seniors who joined two level below put more years of service to reach Nurse D. But as in the case of other technical cadres special relaxation was not allowed to the nursing staff. Hence Union request to allow special relaxation to ease disparity between seniors vs juniors. It will  safeguard the interests of the seniors.

Sister In Charge

At present Nurse D and sister in charge A allowed the same grade pay/level pay and sister in charge B and Nurse E allowed the same grade pay/level pay. Sister in charge A is selected from among Nurse D  and sister in charge B eligibility  is nurse D with 2 years residency as sister in charge A. For selection of sister in charge A there is no clear norms specified. Both these post are not filled or operated since many years. Since it is supervisory post and mandatory for quality nursing service Union proposed to fill up the post of sister in charge A and B with fixation benefit under O.M dated 07/01/2013 of Ministry Of finance/ DoPT.

Fire Service Staff


Leading Fireman

Driver Cum Operator

Sub Officer

Review of Endurance test
Annexure 1-A explain the endurance test for fireman and specified for different age group  up to the age of 50 years beyond 50 years is not Specified. But the employees are subjected to endurance test as per the younger age group.
Union request to do away the endurance test beyond the age 50 years. Risk allowance under risk and hardship matrix
As per the recommendation of 7th CPC Ministry of Finance issued order on the above allowance to the fire service personnel and almost all ministries including DOS implemented the same.
Union request to extend the same to the DAE fire service personnel also.


Pharmacist

Pharmacist cadre was converted into technical cadre/merit promotion scheme in the year 12.04.1988.
Prior to this date pharmacists  appointed in the pay scale of 1350-2300 ( 3rd  CPC scale)
Consequent upon the conversion to the technical cadre, their pay scale has been lowered to 1320-2040 equivalent to T/D. Further the Dept has allowed personal pay Rs.30 to the pharmacist who appointed in the higher pay scale and  same  is continued up to 5th CPC. On implementation of CPC  the 1320-2040 pay scale has given corresponding scale of 4500-7000 to technical cadre whereas pharmacist were continued with the pay scale of 4000-6000. The pharmacist B  (1400-2300)  being the promotional post of  pharmacist A  many seniors are promoted to Pharmacist B as per their MEP. In the year 2000, upon revision of norms the pharmacist A is abolished and entry grade has kept as pharmacist B with 1400-2300.  At the time of introduction  pharmacist B as entry grade,  the seniors did not allow the cumulative relaxation in the next promotion. Further the Anand committee was not considered  the pharmacist cadre to the 5000-8000 scale. Hence the senior most pharmacist who have join in the higher pay scale with the qualification Diploma in Pharmacy with registration of pharmacy council of India with 3 months  training has given a lower pay scale. Further this cadre has hampered on implementation of 6th CPC that those senior pharmacist C who got promotion from 5000-8000 to 5500-9000 got merged. The Dept has allowed special relaxation to those pharmacist completed 24 years will be allowed one year relaxation for the promotion to the next grade under TC&TSC/NC/01/2014/113533 dated 25.08.2014. This order issued for the pharmacist in the year 2014 and closed in the year 2015. This note was formally to be applied from 2011 to 2015 but in the case of pharmacist the benefit was not extended from 2011. Further it is emphasized that no past cases will be reopened. The end result of this special relaxation is not a single senior pharmacist could avail the benefit.
This shows the pharmacist from the year 1987 till  today they consistently receive inferior treatment with respect to selection of scale, up gradation of pay scale and special relaxation. In the above position the Union request the Dept to conduct a thorough study of the senior pharmacist who join in the year before 1987 and further we request to allow the senior most pharmacist a special relaxation of norms in the next promotion.
Further we request to introduce one more promotion avenue to the level pay 11.
 The Union request the Pharmacist also allow the promotion from level 8 to Level 10 instead of level 9 (this is already implemented in the technical cadre)


Technical Staff
The following suggestion are put forward for consideration with respect to technical staff.
L-6 to L-7 (4200 to 4600) MEP’s 5 years and it is to be brought down to 4 years.
Promotion were consider based on the 3 preceding APAR/CR this is enhanced to 4 years. Union request to restore 3  years as it was existing earlier.
 In the present norms standing selection committee (SSC) conduct interviews and awarding three types  of decisions/recommendations. One is promotion will allowed in the proposed year then second one, they allow the promotion in the next year and third one is failed. On evaluation the differed cases for next year is also equivalent to fail because PRIS I is reduced and A1 has become A2. without prejudice the Union suggest that differed cases PRIS I should not be reduced in other word PRIS I should be linked only with APAR grading.
Promotion interview should be do away after the age of 50 or after the grade of Tradesman G.
Entry level of technician after completion of 2yrs Cat-II training should be ensured in the level pay-4 (4000-6000 5th CPC/2400GP in 6th CPC).
Differed cases of Diploma/Degree who had acquired requisite percentage of marks should be considered for track change after certain period of experience in their respective field.
The special relaxation was allowed to the technical staff because of reduction of MEP is limited between 2011 and 2015. around 70% of senior employees are benefitted by this scheme but those who are seniors and going with fast track and slow track (A1 & B+), did not get the benefit of this relaxation. Hence the Union request the senior employees who did not get the benefit of special relaxation should be allowed the relaxation in future promotions.( Pg no. 4 of the para 3 of the Norms to be revised)


Differed AQ cases

The norms exist up to 2009  page no.4 of Para 10.4 states “Candidates who after acquiring additional qualification with 60% marks or above and after promotion interview by the relevant Selection committee are not found fit for promotion to the eligible grade shall be considered for further promotion in the normal course only as per applicable guidelines ignoring their additional qualification. However if such candidates are recommended by the concerned Division for change of track in the case of a) MSc/BE b) Scientific Assistant in the case of B.sc/Diploma in the Engineering. Candidates during any of their of future promotions the selection committee find them fit for change of track their further promotion will be as per the guidelines laid down for personnel with higher qualification.”
In the above norms the deferred candidates, there was a provision for second opening   provided the stipulated conditions are fulfilled. It is fact that few employees were benefited at that time. However there are few candidates who could not get this second opportunity as per the above norms. This was in the transition period of 2006 to 2009 i.e. before the revision of norms 2009. It is approximately 18 candidates who may permit a second chance or allow them to appear for STPT examination.
STPT

STPT
The employees those who have acquired additional qualification & sanctioned permission before 13 May 2013, should be consider for STPT examination (both Degree & Diploma. )
The sanction of permission is granted indicating the name of institute and the same is conveyed the approval. In later date not considering such Degree/Diploma is not appropriate. However all these qualifications are subject to an examination such as STPT.
Union request to modify the pattern of Examination to exclusively to multiple choice questions and no descriptive questions should be included. In all the open recruitments similar cadres are following the above pattern.
Differed cases of Diploma/Degree who had acquired requisite percentage of marks should be considered for track change after certain period of experience in their respective field.


Work AssistantThe Union always put on record that for work assistants department had been introduced the system of track change which is one of the best policy decision determine consequent upon the 6th CPC implementation. However we prefer to put forward few suggestion with respect to this cadre.
The track change is subjected to 20% of  the numbers of technical person recruited in a particular year. In the recent time even though the work assistants are eligible for consideration for track change training, number of recruitments are limited they could not be considered for training. Since the promotion linked with the number of intake in the technical cadre it is badly effecting the promotion avenue of work assistant. Hence the Union request instead of linking the 20% CAP with recruitment 20% of total number of technical cadre in position.
Employees those who are recruited through casual labor their 50%  service in the casual labor is counted for pension purpose. These employees are absorbed in a Govt. service in a advanced age. Hence they superannuate without completing 25 years of Govt. regular service which is mandatory for consideration for track change. So we request to consider their casual service period be counted for the purpose of promotion.
The SC/ST employees joining in Govt. service in a advanced age and we propose to reduce the present eligibility criteria 15,20 & 25 to 10,12 & 15.
The work assistant who possesses AQ (Degree/Diploma/ITI) with higher percentage of marks but scored SSC less than 50% are not considered for track change as per the current norms. Hence the Union  request to consider the AQ marks instead of SSC marks.
We further request the track change allowed after training or AQ the promotion to ensured in the Next level pay with the fixation benefit instead of same level pay.
The promotion of Work Assistants A to Work assistant B is a change of Grade pay of 100Rs. Same way WA B to WA C also a change of Grade pay Of Rs. 100. the same is proportionally reflected in level pay also. It is therefore request to bring down the MEP of these two posts of WA to 4 years from 5 yrs.

75th DAE DC minutes

strike notice

AU/16/Dir/19/111 20th December, 2019                                                                                                                          
To
The Director
BARC.

Sub: NOTICE FOR ONE DAY STRIKE ON 8th January  2020
Sir,
 The Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers (CCGEW) has given a call for one day Strike on 8th January 2020 and the same is endorsed by the National Federation of Atomic Energy Employees (NFAEE). Being an affiliate of the above apex body the Atomic Energy Workers & staff union has endorsed the call in the managing committee meeting held on 18th December 2019.Accordingly we hereby serve notice for one-day strike on 8th January 2020.The proposed strike called by the Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers (CCGEW) for scraping of New Pension Scheme (NPS) and against breach of assurance given by the Group of Ministers on 7th CPC related issues.

The Charter of demands in pursuance of which the employees will embark upon the one-day strike action in enclosed herewith.

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,

(A.Sreedharan)
General Secretary.


CC: Asst. Labour Commission, Mumbai


CHARTER OF DEMANDS

COMMON DEMANDS

1. Scrap New Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS), Restore Old defined benefit Pension Scheme (OPS) to all employees. Guarantee 50% of last pay drawn as Minimum Pension.
2. Honor assurances given by the Group of Ministers (GoM) to NJCA leaders on 30/6/2016. Increase Minimum pay and Fitment Formula. Withdraw the propose move to modify the existing time-tested methodology for calculation of Minimum wage. Grand HRA arrears from 1/01/2016. Withdraw “Very Good” bench mark for MACP & Grand Promotional Hierarchy and date of effect from 1//1/2006. Grand Option –I parity recommended by Seventh CPC to all Central Government Pensioners. Settle all anomalies arising out of 7th CPC implementation.
3. Stop Corporatization/Privatization of Railways, Defense, Postal and all other Government Departments. Withdraw closure orders of Govt. Of India Printing Press. Stop proposed move to close down Salt Department. Stop closure/Outsourcing of Govt. Establishments.
4. a) Fill up all six lakh vacant posts in the Central     Government Departments in a time bond manner. Reintroduce Regional Recruitment for Group B & C posts.
5. a) Regularization of Gramin Dak Sevaks and grant of Civil Servant Status. Implement remaining positive recommendations of Kamalesh Chhandra Committee Report.
   b) Regularize all casual and Contract workers including those joined or  after 1/09/1993.
6. Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work for all. Remove disparity in pay scales between Central Secretariat staff and similarly place staff working in field units of various Departments.
7. Implement 7th CPC wage revision and Pension of   remaining Autonomous bodies. Ensure payment of arrears without further delay. Grand Bonus to autonomous body employees pending from 2016-17 onwards.
8. Remove 5% condition imposed on compassionate appointments. Grand appointment in all eligible cases.
9. Grand five “time bond” promotions to all Group B&C employees (Non Scientific & Technical). Complete Cadre review in all Departments.
10. a) Withdraw the anti-Worker wage/labour code and other anti-worker labour reforms. Stop attack on Trade union rights. Ensure prompt functioning of various negotiating forums under the JCM schemes at all levels.
        b) Withdraw the draconian FR 56(j) and rule 48 of CCS (PensionRules1972).

Introduction of uniform office time in accounts division regarding.

AU/16/CONT/19/108                      06/12/2019

To
The Controller
BARC.

Ref: BARC/Accts./Attendance/2019-20/dt-03.12.2019
Sub: Introduction of uniform office time in accounts division regarding.

Respected Sir,
With reference to the above subject we may invite your kind attention that the Accounts Division has arranged a meeting of staff members on 2nd Dec, 2019 to ascertain the details of staff who are attending in different shifts. It is found that about 60% of staff members of Accounts Division are attending in Mid General shift. It is also stated that in order to ensure effective functioning of Accounts Division the uniform timing is being planned. The staff members are offered full cooperation for effective functioning of Accounts Division in existing system of different shifts. However the officials are informed that changes if any will be affected with the approval of Controller BARC.

It is surprised to note that on 3rd Dec a circular has issued to all staff members asking them to attend the office in mid general shift from 9th Dec 2019. However it is to appreciate that a provision is given to those employees (10%) who faced hardship because of changing shift that such employees should make a representation to continue in a present shift.

This union would like to bring your notice that the accounts division is functioning with less man power and without any support of work assistants. Majority of staff members are female employees and they have structured arrangements at both family and office. There is a prepaid arrangement of bus service in their respective shifts and it will
disturb in new pattern of shifts. It will be difficult to arrange bus services only for one division since the commuters in each route will be limited. These changes will induce new stress to the employees who forced to change the present duty timing. We are still not recovered from the sad and sudden demises of two employees who were working in central complex. We are in a firm view that the effectiveness of functioning will be better when staff members are working in a stress free atmosphere.

In the light of above we request you to kindly maintain the status co of shift pattern prevailing in Accounts Division.

Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,


A.Sreedharan
(Gen.Secretary)
Copy:  The IFA BARC
 The JC(F&A)

Permitting circulation of intimation through CDS reg.

AU/16/SRW/19/106                                                                 Date: 08/11/2019.
To,
Asstt. Personnel Officer
HRD&SRW, BARC.

Sub:  Permitting circulation of intimation through CDS reg.
Madam
Our union notices containing intimation regarding managing committee meeting and similarly communication to the managing committee members is circulated to CDS. It is therefore request you to convey the approval for the circulation.
It is further requested to inform CDS that this is a permanent nature of circulation of recognized union. It is not required separate request each occasion.
Thanking you.
                                                                                                                                    Yours faithfully,

A.Sreedharan
(Gen.Secretary)

Change of Govt. Accommodation on Medical Ground.

AU/16/DAE/19/104. 4th November 2019.
To
The Joint Secretary (A&A)
Department of Atomic Energy.
Sub: Change of Govt. Accommodation  on Medical Ground.
Sir,
With reference to the above subject we would like to bring your kind attention to the following.
In the normal case DAE allotment rule 1982 permits one change in the same category of accommodation.
There are instances reported that employees who are availed the normal changes in the respective category, subsequently any one of the family member fall ill, the doctors advise change of accommodation to ground floor.
In such circumstances the DCSEM is not in a position to allow the desired change to the allottees even though they deserve on medical ground.
While availing change of accommodation in the normal case, officials are not anticipating any future illness come across in their family.
In the above stated position this union strongly suggests that the allottees who availed the change of accommodation in their normal turn and in an unforeseen situation  doctors advises change of accommodation  on medical ground  such cases  should be  consider on priority.
It is therefore request you to convey necessary instructions to the DCSEM so that the medically recommended cases will get relief.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully

(A.Sreedharan)
Gen.Secretary
Copy: The Director, DCSEM

The 75th DAE Department Council meeting held on 22.11.2019 and the following subjects were discussed and status also exhibited for your knowledge. These are the relevant and important subjects to the BARC employees.

    Subject  and   Status

1    Risk and hardship  allowance to Fire Service Staff  :  Staff side expressed our strong reservation on the denial OM of this allowance in which it is mentioned that ‘DAE fire staff is not fighting fire’. Further in the 74th DAE DC Secretary DAE assured that he will speak to Secretary Department of Space for reviewing the issue. Unfortunately it was not mentioned in the action taken report. Department assured that it will be taken up with Secretary DOS.



2   Implementation of MF OM NO. 13/02/2017-Estt (Pay-I) dt.27.7.2017:
As the BARC administration has put on hold the implementation of above OM by which allowing increments on completion of six months qualifying service from the date of fixation of pay of promotion    The UNION is happy to inform you that the BARC administration has now agreed to implement the above OM by which the employees who are promoted after the year 2016(July) will be allowed to draw next increment in January 1st of the following year. This is confirmed in the DAE Department council meeting held on 22nd Nov 2019.

3    Change of accommodation on Medical ground
DAE was refusing request for change of accommodation on medical ground to those who have already availed change in same category earlier, even on the recommendation of Doctors. This was represented by BARC union
     Now the DAE has agreed to allow changes to the allottees that are seeking change on medical ground even though they have availed change in the same category.

4    Fixation benefit of one increment to those who promoted on 1/11/2018 from Technician E to Technician F and the scale subsequently merged subject. :   As it was submitted the expenditure details (except 3 units viz. IGCAR, GSO & VECC Kolkata) for a final decision it is required the details of above mentioned Units. It is asked the CAOs of the above Unit for early submission.
     
5    Restriction of  facilities to Union/ Association  office :   It is agreed to issue a revised order so that all the facilities can allowed by the concern units.

6    Regarding status of 3rd cadre review. :   With respect to the 3rd cadre review clarification sought by the ministry of finance is submitted by DAE. Continues follow up is being carried out and delegation of DAE officials visited MF on 17/10/2019.

7    Cadre review for canteen employees:    Department informed that the work is assigned to BARC Administration and the proposal is under preparation. As it is demanded by our union one member from the Union will be included in the committee.

8    Patient care allowance to Group A & B employees as per the recommendations of 7th CPC  :  The matter under examination of the DAE.

9    Patient care allowance for the employees who are Group C and because of nomenclature change they have not paid the PCA.  :   The Staff side brought to the notice that the DAE has issued OM stating denial of PCA to the Technician who track changed from Work Assistant. Dental Technician & Dental Hygienists also denied the above allowance. Finally DAE agreed to refer once again to MF(AEC) for approval.

10    Fixation benefits to Senior Account Clerks/Accounts Assistant/Steno Grade II  :   In the recent past the DAE issued OM stating that MF is not approved the fixation benefit/MACP. The union conveyed our strong displeasure and hence it is decided to resubmit the subject  once again to MF(AEC)

11    Revision of DAE Allotment Rules  : The DCSEM informed that the allotment rule is under revision and the entire stake holder is being consulted. Union conveyed the concern that any major change in allotment rule should be discussed with staff side before finalization. It is agreed to.

12    Request to consider the promotion of Assistants who are appointed on merit basis from 1.7.2007 on par with the Assistant promoted under SCF quota. :   Department informed the matter was referred to DOPT and it is turned down the proposal. Union said it is already approved the Ministry of finance and no need to refer to DOPT. It is the matter of second cadre review and notional fixation is allowed according to the OM. After a detailed discussion Department has gone back from the recovery stand and decided to refer to a CAO committee.

13    Separate Building for shousheelya school is demanded by our Union.  :  Separate building for sousheelya special school is being planned near Brindavan Market, Anushaktinagar.

14    Revision of Night Duty Allowance (NDA) in the revised rate. :  The revision of NDA is under the consideration of Ministry of Finance based on 7th CPC recommendation. However the pre revised rate of NDA is being paid to the eligible employees.

15    Construction of Additional housing units in Anushaktinagar. Our proposal was to demolish one room kitchen Type A-Flat & construct of tower building for accommodating more number of employees. :   DCSEM is planning for construction of 20 floors Building (2 Nos-1A transits) and construction will do after 3 years. Union demanded the construction should be initiated immediately as the employees waiting period is more than 12 years for their first allotment. We also suggested instead of 1A it should be 2B as almost all employees staying in 1A are eligible for 2-B

16    Pay fixation /one increment to track changed employees: Staff side demand under OM dated 7/1/2013 that the track changed people also should be allowed fixation benefit of one increment.    Information is sought from various Units for calculation of financial implication and the DAE is working on it.

17    Recruitment of canteen employees:    Department has agreed for the need based recruitment of canteen staff & it is already sought information from various units what type of canteen/infrastructure is available for canteen services in each unit.

18    Promotional avenues to Scientific Assistant -G :    The Department was repeating the same view that for Scientific assistant the existing norm is not permitting promotion after S/A-G. The Union mentioned that it was assured in the past that after 7th CPC implementation a major review of the promotion norms is proposed. All the grievances will be considered at the time of such revision. But even after passing 3 years no revision exercise is carried out and many seniors are retired even completing 10 years in the present grade. We have requested T/O grade to be allowed to such senior employees. However the BARC union is prepared to make a presentation in front of Norm’s committee.
          
19    Fit for promotion after one year based on the performance of interview :    This was an agenda in the Department Council and the staff side sought time for submission of more information

20    Change of promotion policy of Staff Car Drivers:
The drivers are having a limited opportunity for promotion by which they are only going up to the level 5. This disadvantageous position brought to the notice of the Department and requested to frame a promotion policy which follows Department of space.    The Department informed that the 3rd Cadre review is in final stage in which they have proposed an elevated scale of entry for drivers if that is approved the present state of affairs will be changed.

21    Dress allowance Rs.5000 to be extended to all female staff and Technicians who track changed from Work assistant :   It is decided those who track changed will be issued protective clothes depending upon the area of work. Regarding female employees they are eligible for dress allowance.

22    PTAA Higher rate of membership fees (Rs. 2500 per anum)
Union demanded to bring down the higher membership fees to an affordable rate and also to formulate the professional body with a dedicated administrator from the Department. It will ensure the safety and security of the participants :   The Department informed that the separate body is already constituted to manage the functioning of PTAA. The DAE will forward the request of staff side to reduce the membership fees also.

23    Promotion avenues for LDC in BARC:
Staff side requested that around 61 LDCs are in position without any opportunities of promotion. They are not eligible to write Departmental examinations. Some people are completed 22 yrs of service.

    Department informed that in the 3rd cadre review there is a proposal that all the LDC to be placed in the UDC post and the report may come in any moment.

24    Rotational Transfer policy of DAE(Other than Scientific and Technical) :
The Department formulated the Rotational transfer policy by which all the cadre officers insisted to move out of the present working station. The above policy has put the employees in hardship and functions are affected in almost all the units. The above policy is not discussed with the staff side before implementation. Employees who offer promotion on seniority cum fitness (20%) also put under the same policy which was otherwise considered in same station posting.    The Department agreed to consider the Unions representation and Union also offered few suggestions in this regard.

25    Revision of lodging charges of Guest house/lodging/hostels :
The department has increased the hostel charges exorbitantly and the same is not affordable to the employees on their private visit with family in outstations.    The Department is agreed to review the present charges in force.

26    Service rendered in casual labor/CL(TS) may be counted for promotion in the case of Work assistants:    The request will be refer to Trombay Council for consideration.