To
Ms. P. Gopinath,
Secretary,
Department of Posts,
Dak Bhavan,
New Delhi - 110001
Sub: Postman examination for GDS category– request change of pattern of examination/question paper reg.
Ref: This union letter even No.dated 06.09.2012
Madam,
In continuation of the letter under reference we suggest the following for your judicious consideration and early favourable orders.
Due to non-circulation/publication of the MODEL QUESTION PAPERS of the revised pattern of exam most of the GDS could not prepare well. Resultantly most of the vacancies were left unfilled. Hence a supplementary exam needs to be conducted to grant them another chance so that all vacancies would be filled up immediately before June,2013.
Time for four papers that is 90 minutes for 100 questions (4) not at all sufficient, it should be at least 150 minutes. For similar pattern of exam in respect of IPO exam 180 minutes are given for 150 questions. The standard of the candidates needs to be looked into objectively and justifiably, we strongly feel.
Liberalisation
of standard of question paper is very essential. The papers are set by
the officer of DPS rank, of high standard hence earlier method ideal.
The GDS find it very difficult to digest; especially the senior GDS
employees and this will block their promotional avenue. Through out his
service every GDS dreams of his promotion!
Instead
of General Knowledge, please ensure knowledge of the departmental rules
in respect of MTS/Postmen cadre. Test on minimum skill for Job
requirement is the purpose of this exam. The papers of Mathematics and
English should be simplified keeping practical aspect in mind. The
candidate must be in a position to score at least minimum qualifying
marks as all GDS are able to perform the duties of MTS/Postman
efficiently in reality. Presently GDS employees are officiating in the
temporary vacancies of Postmen/MTS constantly and are rendering
satisfactory service. This practical aspect needs to be taken for
natural justice in this issue. The life of the neglected and much
exploited GDS to be taken seriously we strongly feel.
Seniority and seniority cum fitness - most viable formula: Selection
by seniority as done in the previous recruitment rules and seniority
cum fitness in case of exam will be proper and ideal in the practical
approach. The deprived class are further neglected by the revised
recruitment rules and it was one of the Strike demands in the 16.10.2012
indefinite Strike too, our members are agitating over the issue and
therefore the matter needs to be viewed in proper perspective.
We
therefore request you to review the matter in the light of the above,
in consultation with this union, and cause to stop direct recruitment
from open market. For filling up of MTS and Postmen vacancies from GDS
is also DIRECT RECRUITMENT!
A letter written by Divisional Secretary, Akola division, Nagpur region, Maharastra circle is enclosed herewith for kind information please.
An early action in this regard would be highly appreciated under intimation of nature of action.
Thanking you,
With regards,
Yours faithfully,
GDS/CHQ/2013 Dated: 06.03.2013
To
Ms.P.Gopinath,
The Secretary,
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan
NEW DELHI – 110 001
Sub :-Regarding inability of G.D.S employees to discharge their duties efficiently & sincerely due to continuous work pressure and humiliation.
Madam/Sir,
Please
find the enclosed memorandum of problems submitted by the GDS employees
of Bangalore in Karnataka Circle. The GDS employees are really working
hard and taking all stress and strain in discharging their routine job
efficiently. It is a peculiar arrangement done at Bangalore alone to
further exploit the already neglected section by engaging them for more
time than they suppose to work.
The
special recruitment of GDS (speed post) was proposed to induct new
blood into the delivery crew for speedy delivery of speed post articles
received for delivery at the Metro city Bangalore. Driving License was
made compulsory to the candidates applying to this special recruitment
and a provision was made to compensate fuel charges incurred on the own
vehicles used by the GDSMD, speed post. Petrol rate is now Rs.75/- at
Bangalore and the GDS employees are compelled to bear additional
expenditure because of steep rise in fuel charges and maintenance of
vehicles. Kindly imagine the difficulty of this low paid GDS working in
the urban area like Bangalore.
Further
they are forced to work beyond their working hours like regular postman
who does 8 hours work. They are also compelled to carry parcels to
ensure prompt delivery of parcels at the door step of our valued
customers. Here also proper facilities lacking, need to be given for
smooth work. Practical problems of GDS at the work spot as well as in
the delivery beat are explained in the enclosure for your kind perusal.
Directorate
instructions on avoiding engagement of GDS employees in urban areas to
be ensured as far as possible in view of the exploitation of labour
which also amounts to violation of human rights.
We
do sincerely hope that your kind self would look into the matter in its
entirety and cause orders deemed fit that is regularization of the
services of GDS employees working in Bangalore urban city, the place of
international importance, in the interest of justice and fair play.
Awaiting early response,
Thanking you
Yours faithfully,
GDS/CHQ/46/03/2013 Dated: 11-03-2013
To
The Secretary,
Department of Posts,
Dak Bhawan,
New Delhi-110001
Sub:- Filling up vacant posts of GDS in the Department of Posts-Reg.
Madam,
This
union come to learn that there is twenty six thousand GDS vacant posts
in the Department of posts remain unfilled. Due to this combination of
duties have been enforced among the available GDS employees. It is
causing concern. Necessary action is requested for filling up the all
vacant posts of GDS.
We therefore request you to take proper action to reduce the grievances.
With regards
Yours faithfully,
(S.S. Mahadevaiah)
General Secretary
To
The Secretary,
Department of Posts,
Dak Bhawan,
New Delhi-110001
Sub:- Avoid in delay in payment of retirement benefits of GDS-Reg.
Madam,
Even
though orders were issued by the department of posts for making payment
or retirement benefits on the next day of date of retirement of GDS
employees, the orders of department are not implemented by the
authorities at various levels. Resultantly the retired GDS officials are
dragged on in the streets without setting their legitimate entitlements
for years together even after retirement.
It is heart breathing to mention that the concerned authorities are functioning without conscience.
We therefore request you to take proper action to reduce the grievances.
With regards
Yours faithfully,
(S.S. Mahadevaiah)
General Secretary
GDS/CHQ/44/03/2013 Dated: 11-03-2013
To
The Secretary,
Department of Posts,
Dak Bhawan,
New Delhi-110001
Sub:- Request for grant of paid holidays and Sundays to GDs employees
when appointed against the leave vacancy of regularPostmen/Group-‘D’ staff.
Madam,
As per the Directorate letter No. DG(P) No. 47-19/98-SPB-II dated
23.04.2012 EDAs while working against the regular post of
Postmen/Group-‘D’ staff as substitute owing to regular incumbent being
on leave etc. also be paid for national holidays if it falls on working
day, provided he works on both the preceding/succeeding working days to
the national holidays.
GDS
while working against the regular post of Postmen/Group-‘D’ staff as
subititute owing to regular incumbent being on leave etc not to be paid
for Sundays and holidays. They get only 22 or 23 days salary when there
are two or three holidays in the month.
Hence
you are humbly requested to grant of paid holidays and Sundays also to
GDS employees when appointed against the leave vacancy of regular
Postmen/Group-‘D’ staff.
With regards
Yours faithfully,
(B.V. Rao)
Asst. General Secretary