Dear Members,
Warm Greetings of the
Day!
The All India
Association of Superintendents of Central Tax (AIASCT) held its monthly meeting
of the Central Committee (All India Body) on 31 May 2026, bringing together
office bearers from across the country to deliberate on some of the most
pressing issues affecting the cadre. The meeting served as a platform to review
developments across Zones, assess the status of the long-pending All India
Seniority List (AISL), discuss the ongoing Cadre Restructuring Exercise, and
advance the process of establishing a Federation for coordinated representation.
Growing Concern Over
Delay in AISL
The issue that
dominated the discussions was the continued delay in the finalisation of the
All India Seniority List (AISL). Representatives from different Zones
highlighted the widespread frustration among members whose promotions and
career progression have been adversely affected by the prolonged uncertainty.
The All India Body
(AIB) observed that the delay in AISL has directly impacted the conduct of
Departmental Promotion Committees (DPCs) for promotion from Group ‘B’ to Group
‘A’, leaving many officers stagnating in service despite long years of dedication.
Members expressed concern that several officers are retiring without receiving
the promotional opportunities they rightfully deserve.
While reaffirming its
commitment to pursuing the issue through all available administrative channels,
the AIB also acknowledged the growing impatience among members. It was agreed
that, if meaningful progress is not achieved, the Association may have to
consider phased agitational programmes. Importantly, the emphasis was placed on
strengthening organisational preparedness and building a culture of collective
participation to effectively pursue the cadre’s legitimate demands.
Cadre Restructuring:
A Defining Opportunity
The ongoing Cadre
Restructuring Exercise was another major area of discussion. AIB stressed that
this exercise presents a crucial opportunity to address long-standing structural
issues affecting the executive cadre.
Members were informed
that the ‘AIASCT Cadre Restructuring Committee’ is actively examining various
aspects of the proposed restructuring and holding regular consultations. The
All India Body resolved that future submissions to the Board and DGHRD would be
based on the recommendations of this Committee, ensuring that the Association's
position remains comprehensive, evidence-based and reflective of the
aspirations of the cadre.
The message was
clear: cadre restructuring must not be viewed merely as an administrative
exercise, but as a chance to secure a stronger and more equitable career
framework for future generations of officers.
Zonal Issues Reflect
Common Challenges
Reports from the
Zones revealed a common thread of concerns across the country.
In the South Zone,
issues relating to deputation policies, implementation of e-HRMS, settlement of
employee claims, transfer policy deviations and protection of office bearers
were highlighted. Concerns were also raised about inconsistent practices in
forwarding deputation applications and the need for a transparent and uniform
policy applicable across all formations.
Representatives from
the West Zone drew attention to regularisation issues, AGT-related concerns and
the urgent need for finalisation of AISL. The West Zone representatives also apprised
the Committee that at the recent Zonal JCM meeting held in Mumbai, the Unit
office bearers effectively highlighted several key service matters before the
administration, including NFU, seniority, transfer policy reforms and workload
rationalisation, seeking appropriate consideration and resolution of these
issues.
The East Zone
highlighted growing anxiety among members over AISL delays and emphasised the
importance of strengthening organisational visibility and engagement with
members.
These discussions
underscored the fact that while regional issues may differ in form, the
fundamental concerns of career progression, transparency, fairness and cadre
welfare remain common across the country.
Federation: Towards a
Stronger Collective Voice
A significant
development discussed during the meeting was the progress towards finalisation
of the Federation Constitution.
The Committee
recognised that many service-related matters transcend individual cadres and
require coordinated representation before the Government and the Board. It was
therefore agreed that the Federation Constitution should be finalised at the
earliest so that common issues affecting executive officers can be pursued
under a unified platform, while preserving the autonomy of individual
Associations on cadre-specific matters.
Organisational
Strengthening and Member Engagement
The meeting also
reviewed organisational initiatives undertaken during the previous month,
including interventions in Mumbai Unit affairs, submission of the memorandum
before the 8th Central Pay Commission, follow-up correspondence on AISL and
OCM, and social media outreach initiatives.
Recognising that
organisational strength ultimately depends on member participation, the
Committee emphasised the importance of communication, awareness campaigns and
greater engagement through meetings, social media and messaging platforms.
Office bearers were encouraged to identify active members in key formations and
build stronger feedback mechanisms across the country.
The Working President
urged members to remain focused on organisational objectives despite setbacks
or discouraging developments, stressing that sustained effort, unity and
commitment are essential for achieving long-term goals.
Concerns were also
raised regarding the victimization of office bearers by the administration. It
was suggested that where such issues are not resolved at the zonal level, they
should be taken up by the All India Body with the Board. The President
expressed serious concern over the matter and assured that the Association
would extend full support and take up any instance of victimization of office
bearers with the Board whenever required.
The Road Ahead
The meeting concluded
with a comprehensive set of action points covering AISL, deputation policy,
transfer policy reforms, cadre restructuring, federation formation, protection
of office bearers, communication strategies and membership mobilisation
The deliberations
reflected both the challenges confronting the cadre and the determination of
the Association to address them. As AIASCT moves forward, three priorities
stand out clearly: securing early resolution of AISL, ensuring meaningful cadre
restructuring, and building a stronger, more united organisational framework
capable of effectively representing the interests of Superintendents of Central
Tax.
The coming months are
likely to be critical. Success will depend not only on sustained engagement
with the administration but also on the active participation, awareness and
solidarity of members across the country.
The message emerging
from the meeting was unequivocal: the time has come for greater unity,
stronger organisation and collective resolve in pursuit of the cadre's
legitimate aspirations.
Secretary General
AIASCT
