Dear Members and Friends,
The
Central Executive Commiottee of AIASCT met at Bangalore on 11th and 12th June 2022
and it was an occasion to celebrate as it was the first meeting after the grant
of recognition to AIASCT. The open session was a glittering function with even
the earlier office bearers of the Association in Karnataka in attendance and
the office bearers of other associations in Karnataka were also present. I would like to thank the members and office
bearers of Karnataka Unit for organizing the event in a very beautiful
manner. Shri Narayanaswamy, ADG, NACIN graced
the event as the Chief Guest and the Guests of Honor were Shri V.Suresh Kumar,
the former President of Karnataka unit and Shri. Chandramouli , our former All
India President.
The
Business session started with the proposal for co-option for the post of Secretary General which fell vacant due to the resignation of Shri.Shishir Agnihotri. The name of the Undersigned was proposed and unanimously accepted by the house. Consequent,
Co-option to Assistant Secretary General was also done and Shri. Sanjay Kumar
from Pune was Co-opted by the CEC after an internal democratic process. The
house deliberated on the Action Taken report of the Secretary General and during
the discussion various outstanding issues which needed urgent deliberations were
also discussed. The action taken report as approved by the house is attached
herewith. Action taken Report
Some
of the major issues discussed by the house are:
1. Victimization
of office bearers of Kolkata Unit was discussed in detail and Com. Koushik Roy,
General Secretary, Kolkata narrated the details of the issue. A delegation of AIB consisting
of President, SG, Former SG Manimohan ji and Arun Zacharia ji have already met the
new PCC, Kolkata on 30th May 2022. It
was proposed by the PCC that the officers could join and give a representation
which would be considered. Two public hearings were conducted in two separate
buildings where members expressed various grievances against the ADC involved
in the issue. A resolution was passed appreciating the efforts of the PCC,
Kolkata and it was also resolved that the AIB will take up the issue of
grievances of members due to the behavior and actions of ADC Haldia will be
brought to the notice of PCC, Kolkata and also escalate the issue if no resolution is got in two weeks.
2. On
the issue of publishing of All India Seniority List and DPC, the house observed
that after the DOPT circular dated 12.4.2022 consequent upon the SC decision of
Jarnail Singh Case, there should not be any hinderance for issuance of
seniority list. However, the issues pertaining to Parmar and Bharathan Case, issues
pertaining to Maheshinder Singh Dindsa and ors, Case of Bharathi Bakhthiani are
required to be ironed out by the CBIC. It was also decided to urge the Board
for issuance of seniority list not only upto 2011 or 2014 but beyond that also up
to the current period. The letter written to CBIC is attached here,
3. On
our proposal of Re-designation, a detailed letter has already been issued to
the Board, and now it was decided to seek an appointment with the Chairman to
present the issue. Redesignation is
pursued so that officers who are not covered by DPC but are seniors due to
regional disparities are also elevated. A copy of the letter on the subject
matter of re-designation is attached for ready reference (Click Here). Re-designation would be a stepping
stone for Branch B service which is proposed in the Cadre restructuring.
4. Cadre
restructuring was also discussed and the house was informed that an additional
3452 posts of AC/DC has been demanded in
our presentation and during the meeting with DOPT officers it was indicated
that any additional posts in the Grade of AC/DC under Branch B service would be
easily approved as there is functional justification. The letter on the subject to the Chairman is attached.
5. Implementation of various court cases in-rem
was also discussed and the cases of Subramaniam, C.R.Madhavamurthy,
implementation of Pankaj nayan case, are the issues in question. In respect of
in-rem implementation of Subramaniam case the Board has again asked for the
details from the Zones and the same will be followed up at Delhi. It was felt
that a positive letter from the Board to Expenditure that the case will be
implemented in-rem is to be ensured.
6. Court
cases which are pending in various courts were discussed and they pertain to
Grant of MACP in the Grade pay of 6600/7600, Grant of Pay scale of 6500 w.e.f
1.1.96. In respect of MACP cases have
been filed by Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Karnataka, Cochin, Mumbai and Pune. But
different stands have been taken by different Zones. However, the common points
which has been brought out is that in all cases setting off of one MACP against
the PB2- 5400 granted after four years in GP of 4800 have been questioned. The
consequent relief whether in the GP 6600/7600 has been claimed based on their
understanding. As the cases are already
filed nothing much could be done but in the future it was decided to file two
different cases one against setting off of grant of PB 2 5400 and another on
for seeking GP of 6600/7600. In respect of case filed in Mumbai CAT on grant of
pay scale of 6500 w.e.f 1.1.96 Mumbai and Pune have been asked to pursue the
case jointly and file for early hearing.
7. The
nepotism and lack of transparency in filling up SEZ posting, Deputation posts
and Loan basis across the country was discussed. The lack of any concrete Deputation policy
has led to its misuse therefore it was unanimously resolved to demand a single
window system for deputation and loan basis postings like the one available for
Group A.
8. It
is a matter of progress that we now have an adhoc body in Gujarat and they had
requested for approval to proceed in the democratic process of collection of
Membership cum authorization letters and followed by democratic process of
election of a New body. The CEC has
approved the request and has authorized the Adhoc Body with S.K.Yadhav as Zonal
President and A.S. Kundu as Zonal Secretary to carry forward the democratic
process. Similar such requests are being
received from few other Zones also, the CEC called for the few remaining units including
Lucknow Zone to unite under the umbrella of AIASCT which is the only recognized
association of Superintendents of Central Tax.
The
other issues discussed will be part of the Minutes of the CEC meeting and will
also be circulated shortly. Overall, it was a fruitful meeting with a lot of
bonhomie where all issues were discussed threadbare, and decisions were taken
by the CEC. Hope to carry forward the decisions into actions which will result
into good results and benefits for the cadre.
I
would like to sign off on a cautiously
positive note that the previous meeting with the Member (A & V) and Chairman
was positive and it was indicated that they are hopeful that they should be
able to do some promotions by September. It was also indicated that they would call
us for making our presentation on cadre restructuring proposals given by us. Assuring
that we will do our best to protect the interest of the cadre but require your
support and strength in pushing forward our demands.
Jai Hind, long live Association.
Yours truly
M.A. Jithendra
Secretary General
AIASCT
Need to understand that even for casting a vote, age limit is prescribed to protect the democratic values. Here in this democratic set up SG is the custodian to ensure democracy remains. Constitution should have no room to interpret membership, subscribed membership and non members in own ways.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate Gujarat Welcome.
Now nobody would be able to bulldoze the genuine demands of the cader by raising the bogey of non recoganition !
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime, the association should issue schedule for protests n demonstrations, without which the assurances given by the board would not be implemented n would remain on paper only as can be seen from the past history of assurances given by the Board, its members or chairman. Why to shy away from issuing protests schedule it would only enhance the credibility of the association in the eyes of cadre. Pl do respond.
ReplyDeleteRegards
The above comments regarding peaceful protests, demonstrations are not anonymous but given by me ie Rajesh Dhawan Supdt
ReplyDeleteI second it
ReplyDeleteOur only hope is putting pressure on board by peaceful protest…We have been given false promises before also..It’s high time that the board performs or perishes
ReplyDeleteKindly pursue resignation of all MACPS 5400 PB 3 Superintendents as Junior Assistant Commissioner. Hope by June 2022 it can be done.
ReplyDeleteResignation is an Individual decision but at least 3 month notice is required
DeleteRedesignation
DeleteExactly. Putting continuous pressure on the Board to get the desired result
ReplyDeleteProtest may be begin with a boycott of coming GST day celebration.
ReplyDeleteKindly pursue re designation of all PB 5400 PB 3 Superintendents as Junior Assistant Commissioner Group B, which has no revenue loss or implication, at the earliest. There is no court case pending on any re designation. This will give at least some relief that you are not clubbed after putting in 24 years service with juniors of 3 years service in the same designation viz., Superintendent. Other than that remaining points in article above may take time. However, re designation is a genuine wish of many Superintendents who have completed 24 years to 30 years service. It is a token gesture by Department and only that small dignity that you are different, is restored. You feel a little more motivated to go to office and work better for the salary given by citizens.
ReplyDeleteThe views on re designation and the next step is giving lot of hope. As we all know in Directorates under CBIC, all Superintendents are Additional Assistant Director. Even if a 5 year service Superintendent (he is welcome) is serving in Directorate, he will be known as Additional Assistant Director. Thus, a 30 years service Superintendent in GST should at least be re designated as Additional Assistant Commissioner. The criteria for re designation can be all 5400 PB 3 Superintendents. This point may be noted please.
ReplyDeleteTime is passing day by day with no goods news for this cadre for so many years. We have seen so many Chairman and Secretary Generals with lots of hope but no results. In my opinion Lunch hour dharna, pen down, GST day boycott etc at regional level will yield no result. If any positive result is warranted we have to pressurise or do protest at Borad office.
ReplyDeleteCCGGOO requests Chairman,CBIC, Secretary (Revenue), Finance Minister & Prime Minister to find solution for the issues of acute stagnation & difficulties in the working conditions of Superintendents of Central Tax.
ReplyDeleteIt is deplorable that All India seniority list of Superintendents of Central Tax has not been issued even after a lapse of 15 years from 2007.
It is pathetic that Superintendents of Central Tax are retiring with only one promotion in the entire career of 35 years or more even though more than 1800 posts of Assistant/ Deputy Commissioners lying vacant.
ReplyDeleteStop demoralisation of the seniors.
Confederation of Central Govt Gazetted Officers Organisations (CCGGOO) extends support to the genuine demands of AIASCT.
Dear Sir,
ReplyDeleteMA jithendra
Sir these letters will not yield anything …we have seen how board has fooled us…only solution to this is protest on a large scale…the cadre is highly demotivated…
But question is that whether protest on a large scale be possible by the highly demotivated cadre.
DeleteIn protest participation is very important factor.
ReplyDeleteIt is natural for all senior Superintendents to get agitated. The first priority as five comments above suggested with classic opinion is to re designate senior Superintendent. Nowhere in the history of Indian Civil Service be a 3 year service person and a 30 year service person be called under a single designation as Superintendent. Thus, immediately all PB 3 5400 Superintendents under CBIC can be re designated as Junior Assistant Commissioner Group B or Additional Assistant Commissioner Group B. We all may recollect that a few only are getting promoted. The remaining who are retiring are under the designation Superintendent. At least let them retire as Junior Assistant Commissioner or Additional Assistant Commissioner. Any protest as some of the learned members have opined can be considered after
ReplyDeletere designation. Then as per prescribed charter concerning protest, AIACGST may meet and decide. To present a good case with logic and reason and getting clearance is the best way forward. If all grievances are told at one stretch whether the listener would be interested? Maybe re-designation may add cheer which is achievable.
After 30 years Junior 😀 no way. It may be Additional / special or senior Assistant commissioner. When redesignation will bring no benefit of salary hike or post, at least designation should be respectable.
DeleteAfter 3rd Macp Superintendents are bitself in Group A 5400 grade pay.
5 years junior to us who joined as examiner have become DC. They will retire as JC. We are fighting for ad hoc promotion to AC even after more than 30 years service. Association needs to be more aggressive and proactive in our demand
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DeleteOn the idea or concept of re designation, legal hurdles will be there if the officers placed at PB 3 5400 are to be made as a Group A post. It will involve drafting a recruitment Rule. Also, there cannot be two posts like Additional Assistant Commissioner Group A and Assistant Commissioner Group A. Further, any Group A post will have all India transfer liability... yes.... it is a liability. Even someone getting shifted to Mangalore from Bangalore will find it difficult now a days due to the stage of life of a 56 year old. Our basic issue is to get us out of the common bracket of Superintendent with someone who has put 3 years service. Whereas, we the seniors have put in 24 to 30 years of service and it does not sound logical to be in the same designation. Thus, as rightly commented by many, Additional Assistant Commissioner Group B is the best way out of this issue. As a precedence all Directorates under the same CBIC can be shown where all SIOs are now Additional Assistant Director. This will have Nil revenue expenditure and only a Notification to suit the working under various Rules has to be issued. They can remain in their own Commissionerates and CCA. If they get promoted as Group A, they can decide what they should do. This will give a big encouragement to all and even all ofifcers and trade will automatically know that this person is a senior person who was in Executive line for a sufficiently long time. Now a days, we see similar age Superintendents, one channel being DR and the other Promotee and no one (from outside or a newly joined officer, newly posted officer), knows who is what. Thus the re designation as Additional Assistant Commissioner is the correct suggestion. After re-designation, any other agenda can be taken up. This will also be one of the big achievements of the Association.
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