No.GDS/CHQ/1/5/2010 Dated: 26-03-2010
To,
All Circle/Divisional/Branch Secretaries &
All India Office Bearer of AIPEDEU
Dear Comrades,
The 6th All India Conference of this union was successfully held at Amritsar, Punjab Circle from 21th to 23th March, 2010 under the presidentship of Com. D. N. Giri, All India President of the union. The Conference had lively discussions on the subjects of importance that concern the GDS employees. More than 2000 Postal employees were participated. Suitable resolutions and decisions have been adopted by the Conference unanimously.
1. The sentiments of the members were conveyed during discussions in very clear and loud terms. The message should have been well received by the powers that be. The feelings of the general members will serve as our guide in shaping and formulating our course of action.
2. The Open Session was held on 21th March, 2010 with Com D. N. Giri in Chair. The Open Session was inaugurated by Com. G.L. Dhar, Secretary AITUC and was addressed by Com. K. Raghavendran, Secretary General, NFPE, Com. K.V. Sridharan, General Secretary, P-III, Com,P. Suresh, General Secretary, R-IV, Com. B.G. Tamhankar, Ex. President, A.I.P.E.U. Group 'C', Union, Com. R.N. Choudhry Ex.Genral Secretary P-III, Com. G.S. Asiwal, General Secretary, Com. D.P.Diwakar, Senior N.F.P.E leader, Com.H.S.Gularia, Circle Secretary P3, Himachal Pradesh, Com.Gulab Singh, former Circle President P4,Punjab, Com.Garg, COC leader Amritsar,Com.Lakwindar Pal Singh,Chairman Reception Committee and CS,GDS Union and several other leaders.and Com. S.S. Mahadevaiah, General Secretary, A.I.P.E.D.E.U. A galaxy of leaders and high dignitaries graced the conference, who were the chief guests of the open session, expressed their sentiments in very clear terms recognizing the services of the GDS in maintaining and running the communication services to the over whelming majority of the people who live in the rural areas. They assured all help and cooperation in finding a solution to the problems of the GDS employees. The Open Session was conducted by Com. Darshan Garg, Reception Committee.
3. Cultural Programme:- On 22nd evening, Punjabi traditional songs and dance was organized by the organizers. Comrade spectators instantly joined and exhibited their talent in cultural programme in Hindi, Assami, Marathi etc. The Reception committee had arranged programme for more than two hours and most of the Delegates and Visitors enjoyed much the lively cultural programme.
4. Ms.Achala Bhatnagar, DDG,PLI, Shri.Potdar,General Manager,PLI, Directorate,Shri.R.P.Sharma,SSPOs, Amritsar, Shri.Negi, Senior Postmaster, Amritsar, Shri.Vikas Sharma, ASPOs,(Hq) and Shri.Kuljeet singh etc., have participated in the subject committee. Com.S.S.Mahadevaiah, General Secretary has briefed the officers how the GDS are working hard without rest and recreations. Further constructive suggestions on workload, incentive etc., were given to the General Secretary.
5. Amritsar, the historical place is situated in WAGA border region and is a place of pilgrimage. The famous Golden Temple of Amritsar, Jallian wala Bagh and other places added colour to the delegates who have come from all parts of the country. It was a calm city and the atmosphere was congenial for GDS employees to discuss their problems. The Reception Committee had made magnificent arrangements for smooth conduct of the functions. We extend our sincere thanks to the Reception Committee. Com. Lakwender Pal Singh Circle Secretary, Harjiender Singh Chairman, Reception Committee and General Secretary, Asian club, Com. Karm Singh, Circle President, E.D. Union, Com. Gulab Singh Ex. Circle President, P-IV, Com. Jegwender Singh Rayeta, AC/S, GDS Union, Com. Ramesh, Circle Tr. E.D. Union, Com. The contributions of Com. Lakwender Pal Singh and Hrijender Singh his Team Reception Committee were of high value.
6. Comrades, the dangers lurking on the ED employees do not require to be elaborated. We are facing all sorts of onslaughts from all corners. At this juncture any activity that disrupts the unity and democratic institutions of the ED employees is only unfortunate and against the collective interests of the whole lot of the most neglected and exploited class of employees known as ED or Gramin Dak Sevaks. We hope that the members of this largest and mighty organisation will receive the message of complete unity in its correct spirit.
The elections were unanimously and peacefully held following have been elected as office-bearers for the next session.
President : Com.D.N. Giri, BPM Sivani Rasalpur S.O.Nandgaon, Dist. Amravati,Dn. (Maharashtra).
Working Presidents : Com. M. Rajangam, BPM Kumanan Tholu B.O Kadmalai Kundu S.O. Theni Dn. (Tamil Nadu).
: Com.V. Murukan, EDDA Cheramangalan P.O. Palakkad Dn. (Kerala)
Vice Presidents : Com. B.M. Jadeja, BPM Ribda B.O. Gondal Division (Gujarat).
: Com.Subhash Prasad Sahu, BPM Sahu Palbatta, (via)Naugachia, Dist. Bhagalpur (Bihar).
: Com. Mahandhra Pratap Singh, BPM Nadam B.O. Rewa Division,(M.P. Circle).
General Secretary : Com.S.S. Mahadevaiah, GDSMD Doorvani Nagar P.O. Bangalore East Dn. Bangalore-16 (Karnataka).
Assistant General : Com. Narain Chowdhary, GDSMD Golva PO, Bilaspur,Chattisgarh.
: Com. Datta Ram, BPM Chalola B.O. Una Division Secretaries (Himachal Pradesh).
: Com.Bejoy Gopal Sur, GDS MD, Manuspur North Hoogly, (West Bengal)
: Com.P. Panduranga Rao BPM.Akkagaripet B.O. Pellakur S.O. Gudur Dn. A.P.Circle.
Treasurer : Com. Rajendra Diwakar, EDMC Ganj P.O. Ajmer (Rajasthan Circle).
Asst. Treasurer : Com.Lakwindar Pal Singh, GDSMP, Amritsar (Punjab).
Organising : Com. Pramod Kr. Singh BPM Tando (Sirathu),Kanshamba, Allahabad Division, (U.P.)
Secretaries : Com.Dhiraj Kumar Chaliha, BPM,Mangala Nagar BO,Mangaldai(Darrang) Assam-784125
Special Invitees : 1. Com.Madan Mohan Singh,BPM,Hazaribagh Division,Jarkhand.
2. Com. Nirmal Singh,GDSMP, Cuttack North, Orissa
3.Com.Chandra Bhan Mehra, BPM, Loha Ghat, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
4.Com.B.V.Rao, BPM, Tenali Division, AP.
5,Com.Paranthaman,GDSMM,Chennai Sorting Division.Tamilnadu.
6. Com. W. Ibohalbi Singh, P.O. Wangoi Bazar, Imphal Manipur N.E. Circle
7. Comrades, I on behalf of the newly elected office-bearers as also on my personal behalf hereby extend heartily thanks and gratitude to all members for having reposed their confidence in us; and assure that we shall leave no stone unturned to render the best of our services to secure better conditions for the E.D. employees. We are aware that a great responsibility lies on us and are confident that we shall discharge the responsibilities with sincerity and honesty.
8. Policy and programme:-The 6th All India Conference decides to populise our basic demands through organization Massive campaign throughout the country urging immediate Settlement.
1. Undue delay in granting Grant of Status, Pension/Social Security, Medical, ACP, HRA,SDA, Transport Allowance and other items.
2. Denial of Full Trade Union Facilities like re-constitution of Departmental ED/GDS committee, Regional JCM to GDS and grant of special leave, beyond 180 days, for the Chief Executive of the All India Union of the AIPEDEU, which is the only recognised union for GDS as per new recognition Rules.
3. Special Pay to those who perform duty beyond 5 hours or adequate Compensation.
4. Time factor and Commission at par with insurance Companies/Sectors for the PLI, RPLI and new business.
5. Gratuity as per Gratuity Act, 1972 vide recent Supreme Court judgment (vide case of GDS in Punjab Circle )
6. Irrational point system in connection with the cash handling should be modified as per the suggestion given by the union.
7. There are many unscientific and unreasonable recommendations by the Natarajamuthi committee. No such recommendation should be implemented for the adverse consequences of the GDS who are already exploited a lot. If any such measure is taken to implement them the AIPEDEU in co ordination with NFPE/Confederation/JCA will be forced to resort to serious trade union action.
9.Legal Recourse: The AIC has approved our proposals to take legal recourse in the matters where discrimination is going on constantly.
10Larger Unity: The Secretary General, NFPE, Com.K.Raghavendran, Com.K.V.Sridharan, General Secretary AIPEU Group C, Com.P.Suresh, General Secretary AIPEU R-IV and all other leaders stressed need for larger unity among NFPE and AIPEDEU. AIPEDEU has been for such unity always and endorsed the view for joint struggles and Unity.
11.VERIFICATION MEMBERSHIP:- All Circle/Divisional/Branch Secretaries are requested to take all out efforts to see that during present re-verification AIPEDEU emerges as single largest union, the only organization striving hard for the uplift of Gramin Dak Sevaks.
Para 39(i) of the constitution may be read as under:
The monthly subscription shall be allocated between the Branch/Divisional/Circle and All
India Unions in the following proportion:
All India Union Rs. 2.50 (2+50 Np Federation/confederation found through CHQ)
Circle UnioN Rs. 2.00
Branch/Division Union Rs. 5.50
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Total= Rs.10/-
12. We once again reiterate our resolve to put in all might in betterment of the conditions of the GDS employees. We are confident that we shall receive unique support of our members in our endeavor. With your support we shall fight and march forward to create a win-win situation for the so-long exploited GDS Comrades.
With greetings,
Yours fraternally,
(S.S. MAHADEVAIAH)
General Secretary