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1, AIl the Acs/Principal Secretaries / Secretaries to theGovernment of Himachal Pradesh

2. All the Divisional Commissioner in Himachal Pradesh3. All Heads of Departrnents in Himachal Pradesh.4. All Deputy Commissioner in Himachal Pradesh.

Minutes of the meeting of J.C.C. held on 18.07 .2012 at

03,00 P.M. with the representative of HP NGO's Federation underthe chairmanship of Chief Secret ary to the Government ofHimachal Pradesh.

Sir,I am direoted to say that the meeting of JCC was held on

18.07,2012 at 03.00 P.M, with the representatives of the HP NGO's Federation under the

Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary to the Government of Himachal Pradesh. Theminutes of the aforesaid meeting are forwarded for information and Recessary action.

You are therefore, requested to take requisite action in respect ofitera(s) discussed in the above mentioned meeting, Further compliance/action takenreport on all the items pertaining to your Departments discussed in this meeting may befurnistred to this Department.

Yours faithfully,

Addl. Secretary (Personnel) to the

Government of Himachal Pradesh

Endst. No. As above

Copy is forwarded to: -

Dated: Shimla, the 3'd August, 20LZ

1. Sh. Shd Swender Thakur, President, H.P. NGO's Federation, Sub'DivisionNO;-?, HPPWD, Benmore, Shimla-2, EI.P.

J'{o. PER (AP)-C-F(4)-5 1201 1-Loose-IIGovernment of Himachal PradeshDepartment of Personnel (AP-III)*****Dated: Shimla- I 7 rcA}, the

The Principal Secret ary (Personnel) to theGovernment of Himachal Pradesh

2. Shri N,R. Thakur, SecretaryMandi, Himachal Pradesh.

General, H.P. NGO's Federation, Zonal Hospital,

Addl, Seuetary (Personnel) to theGovernment of Himachal Pradesh

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Minutes of the JCC meeting[8-07-2912 at 3.00 PM in theSlrirnl il-2,

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of HP Non Gazetted Services Federation held on

Conference Hall, Armstlale Building HP Secretariat,

The following were present in the meeting: -Government Side : ACS/Pr. Secy/ Secretaries/HOD'sStaftside : Representatives of HPNGO's Federation"

At the outset, the Principal Secretary (Personnel) to the Govemment of

Himachal Pradesh welcomed the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chief Secretary Additional

Chief Secretaries/Administrative Semetaries/HoDs, Sh. Surinder Thakur, President,

HPNGO's Federation, Vice-Chairman of the Employees Welfare Board, Chairman of the

Labour Welfare Board, Secretaries General of the HP NGO's Federation and other office

bearers of the HPNGO's Federation.

The Principal Secretary (Personnel) to the Government of Himachal

Pradesh requested the Chief Secretary to address the House. The Chief Secretary in his

address welcomed the Hon'ble Chief Minister, all the Additional Chief

Secretaries/Administrative Secretaries/H0Ds, th. Surinder Thakur, President, HFNGO's

Federation, Secretaries General of the HP NGO's Federatjon and other office bearers of

the F{PNGO's Federati.on and emphasized, elaborated the progress achieved by the State

in various spheres due to contrihution of Employees and Officers in the Development and

execution of various programmes.

Thereafter, Shri Surinder Thakur, President, HP NGO's Federation

thanked the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, all the Administrative Secretaries

and Officers for convening the meeting of JCC. Further, he thanked the Hon'ble Chief

Minister lbr giving several financial benefits to Govemment employees.

In his opening address, Shri Surinder Thakw, President, HP NGO's

Federation urged the Hon'ble Chief Minister to consider the following major demands of

the State employees : -

1. Time scale after completion of 4-9-14 years of service on Punjab Fattern

2. Crade pay be enhanced onthe Punjab pattern.

3. Tribal allowance be enhanced.

4. One increment to Class-IV employees after putting 20 (twenty) years

service.

5. Superannuation age of Class-IV be restored to 60 (Sixty) years & the

Notification of Finance Department, in this relard, be withdrawn.

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6. Part-time water carrier be plaeed as whole time Water carrier-cum-Feon

after 9 $line) years.

7. Contractual employees be regularised after 3 to 5 (Thee to Five) yeats.

8. The contractual employees be transferred after 3 (Three) years'

g. Medical leave fbcility be given to contractual employees

10. Contractual employees of the State/working under various schemes be

brought under the EFP Scheme.

I 1. Coutractual employees be covered under

family / social security.

Kith 8{ Kin PolicY for their

12. Employees working in various societios'such as Computer Teacher, RKS,

NRHM, DRDA, PPP Mode, IMC, SWF etc. be brought under uniform

policy for regularisation and a committee in this regald be constituted

immediately.

13. Anganwari Workers be given 90% Quota for promotion to the post ofSupervisor on length of service and academic qualification.

14. PTA in Edueation Department be given salary on fix days and a policy for

their regularisation be framed by the Govemment'

15. Eligible candidates for regularisation from Daily Wage basis be adusted

in other f)epartmentr *h.re the concerned post is available & their

seryices be regularised. For the purpose Finance Department may create a

common pool.

16. Kith and Kin policy be regulmised and all incurnbent till 2008 be given

employment immediately. Old limit of income be restored'

Thereafter, the Prinoipal Secretary (Personnel) to the Government of

Himachal Pradesh requested the Hon'ble Chief Minister to address the house'

The Hon'ble Chief Minister addressed the representatives of JCC meeting

& he earnestly rnade an appeal to the employees to work hard wiflr dedication for the

betterment of the State so that the benefits of Govemment policies are extended to the

orkr in r.hp nrral .ereas r'ble Chief Minister alsocommon man particulady in the rural areas of the State' The Hor

emphasized that the JCC meetings at HOD/District level may also be convened regularly

so that the grievances of the employees could be redressed, The Hon'ble chief Minister

made the following announcements: -

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After Hon'ble CI\'I announced the

tlre President, HPI\GO's Federation lvere

Chairrnanship of the Chief Secretury.

I Financial Demands:-

benefits, the demands submitted bY

taken for discussion under the

a). 4-9-14 time scale be given to employees ofpattern,

The Hon'ble Chief Minister annouriced

Punjab.

Grarle pay be iruplementecl inThe Chief Secretary

appropriate time.

Himachal Pruclesh

assured that the

Prudesh ns Per Puninh

scheme on the analogY ot'

Finance.DePa{tm9-q.[

Himachal

the 4-9-14

t)). fis per Puniub Pattern"dema:rd will be considered at an

c).

Finance DePartme4l

fixed Medicat Allowance be enhanced to Rn1Ah/-minimum or scheme for heslth

insurance be introduced to the goverfiment emplayees.

The Principal Seuetarylfinance) intimated that 3-4 meetings were convened

with some Insurance Companies, wherein the representatives of NGO's were also

pxesent, but the issue could not be resolved.

Further, the HPNGO's Federation urged that the option for fixed Medicol

allowance be tiken again flom the employees, if any employee wishes to give option

for fixed Medical allowance then the same should be considered'Finance Departmenl

HCA to the employees of Himachsl Pradesh be enhanced'It *us informed that the matter is under examination'

Finance Departmsnt

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e). HCA be given to the emqloYees

Dharumsilltt,

consi{cered.

The Principal secretaty

of chumba ns per anillogy palampur nnd

(Finance) stated that the will be positively

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l{inter Allowance/Tribal Allowance he mude doubledfrom tlte existing rates.

The Hon'ble Chief Minister announced that the Tribal allowance will be

enhanced to ( 300! P.M. from existing ( 200/'P.M.Financp DepartmeJtt

(Indorm Allowance be given to FHI{/FHS in Health Deputfinent as per analogy ofStaff Nutse to remove cliscriminotion_a1 the dress

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Liabilittes of pending TA & Medical Bills be cleured'

The prirr.ipai'-S""r"tary (Finance) intimated that ^sufficient

budgetary

provisions have been made by tfre A.gvegrment during cunent financial year to meet

the liabilitie, orprnaii[ie'g rra"aical bills. However, in anl specific Department

the fund is not available, the same may be brought to the notice of Finance

DepartmentbyHPNGO'sFederation FinancelAltconq.erpedDepartment!

Enhancement of Building House Advance to the employees of th1 stfrte @ l$,a

times of basis pay ai, i^i * the pay band + grade pny) keeping in view inffesse irr

constructiof;.tffir,o,, chief Minister has announced it to be revised in the new pay

scales, as has been done in Government of India' Finance Denartment

Regularization of Contractual Staff/Part Time & Water CatrierlDaily

Wagesa). Those who have been placed thtough commisslon/Board/Batch-wise' they may be

regularizedaftet3yearsofsewice'. --rrrAction;iliL* tJken as per the announcement of Hon'ble Chief Minister'

Peuartment of Perqo{rnel

b). Patt Time/llater carrier mult be regulnrizecl alter renderinq 15 years semice, in

comblned part time /daity wages, Theit wige also needs lo be equal' The

government snouta reduee'the piriod of 10 yeais for daity wages/whole timer fornt

part time' -- r - r- -,-- ^^^^^+^A !.., rha r the.ThedemandalreadybeenacceptedbytheGovernmentasper

announcement of the Hon'ble Chief Minister' EdugAtion/pefsorlueJ

c), Darly wagers may be regularized strictly aftet the completion of I yenrs' In cnse

posts ore not vacint in the coneerned dipaitment,.Finanae Department mq) set up

a pool af vaaancy from all d,epatfments io that-eligi'bte candidates can be adiusted'

Even, voeancy ii ir, avaitabie in all respect then government may creste posts to

regularize them.Afterdetaileddiscussion,itwasdecidedthatthematterwillbe

examinecl/considered by the Finance and Personnel Departnent'

Depprtment of lersonnel/Fin4nce

d). other emptoyees who have been posted under sycleties tn, Heatt! & Fam.ily Y'wnDeptt, IrI, DRD;,' iie, pTA, they may also bfing undet unifurm policy to make

their services regulur' ncumbents working under

nre fipNCO's Federation demanded tl1al the. iL-

various societies like RKS, Panchayat Takniki $uy"\, silai Kadhai Adhyapika',

Sugam & Others alongwith .oroput., i*.her in Edulatior Department be brought

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under the Government Contract'

It was informed bY the Secretaty

(Finance) that employees are working as per

Society.

(Health) and Principal Secretary

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After detailed discussion, it was decided by the Chief Secretary that the

respective Departrnents where such employees are working under various

agoncy/society, Departments will work out a plan so that a rational view can be taken.

Thereafter, these Departments will hold a joint meeting with Chief Secretary tofurther deliberate'

Finance/Alr Department!

Un sradation/ Qreption of , thogg cases which have beenrqqorymended bv HQP,& qendine 4t,4,D, levela). Up-gradation af 75 posts of lr. Asslstonts to the post of Sr. Assistants in Health &

Fomily Welfurc D ep arfinentAfter detailed discussion, it was decided that the Health Department will

re-consider the case.

Health Denartmenl

b). Creution of 52 pos* of Supdt Gracle-Il in Divisional ffices of IPH Depnfiment as

per onalogy of PWD.The Secretary (IPH) informed that the matter is being examined by the

IPH Department in consultation with Finance Department.Fin,alce/IPtJ

c). The post of Dlstrict Family Welfare Officer muy be convefied into MEIO (FamilyPlanning) so that Medicos be kept awily to grab the post of lower ciltegory.

The Chief Secretary decided that the matter be placed before the Councilof Minister for their c.onsideration.

Health ,Denartment

d). 45 posts of Sr. Asstt, in Ayurveda Department at SDA M.O. level,The Secretary (Ayurveda) inforrned that the matter will be examined and

considered on priority basis in due course of time.Awrveda Sgnartmenj

e). (Ip-gradation of 97 posts of Jr. Assistants in the posts of Sr, Assistants, 34 posts alSr. Assktants to the posts of SapdL Grade-II , 7 posts al Supdt, GradeJI to theposts af Supdt, Grade-I and 3 posts af SupdL Grade-I to the post of registrar in the

Forest DepartmentThe Chairman informed that the matter is under consideration.

Forest Denartqrent

0. Up-gradation of 4 post of Supdt. Grade-II ta Supdt. Grade'[, 9 posts of st,Assistant, two post of Supdt, Grode-II & 9 posts of Ir. Assistant to Sr. Assistant inHorticultwe Deptt,

It has been informed thatdecision will be taken shortly.

the matter is under examination and

Horticulture D epartment

g). (lp-gradation of posts of Supdt, Grade-II to Supdt, Grude-I in Colleges, DIET,Sunskrit Colleges, NCC etc, & the old pattern for ueation of posts be msintainedwhlle opening new 1A+2 schools tn Educotion Deptt.-

After detailed discussion, it was decided that the matter will be examineel

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by the Education Department in consultation withexamining the financial liabilities of the proposal.

Up graclation of 68 posts of clerks to the posts of Sr.

Offices o/,SC, OBC & Minority Affairs Deptt.It was informed that the erstwhile Directorate of Social Justice &

Empowernent has been bifurcated into two Directorate viz. SC, OBC & MinorityAffairs and WCD. The Ministerial cadre is common as yet and there are 105 posts o{'

Sr. Assistants available for 253 Clerks working under both the Directorates and also

have 100% promotional avenue for their promotion to the post of Statistical Assistant.

In the o{fice of Tehsil Welfare Offrcer, one post of Tehsil Welfare Officer, one Clerk

and one part time has been created.After discussion, it was decided that the matter will be examined afresh

keeping in view the bifurcation of the Department.Social Justice & Emnowerment Department

i). Ihp-gradation af 28 posts of Vety , Pharmacist to Animal Husbandry Assistant & 7

posts of Animal Husbandry Assistants ta Chief Vety. Pharmacist in AnimalHusbandry Department.

The representative of HPNGO's Federation urged that this dernand is

genuine and may kindly be considered.After deliberations with the representatives of HPNGO's Federation

the Chief Secretary assured that the demand will be considered by the Government

and the matter will be placed before the Council of Ministers by the Department

concerned' Aoimal Hugbandrv,Dqpartmenl

j), {tp-gradation of the post of group Instructor to the Vice-Principul ln all the five ,4

grade ITI in Technical Edueation Department,The Spl. Secretary (Technical Education) infonned that the proposal is

under consideration in the Department and necessaxy ctrarification and information has

been sent to H.P. Public Service Commission,Technical Education Depfl rtmg.nt

k). Up-gradotion of post of Supdt, Grade-II to the post of grade-I ln Technicul

The Seeretary (Technical Education) infbrmed that the proposal is

under consideration in the Department and will be decided at the earliest.Technie{} Education Penartmenl

D. Creatian af new patwar Citcle in accardnnee with lhe norrns la:id down ln the H.P,

Land Record Manual and creotion of fl,ekl Knnunga postt i,e. one Kanungo over

fou, Patwaris.It was informed that the

accordingly.matter will be exarnined afresh and be decided

Finance Department after

EducationlFinangg

A:ssistonts in Tehsil Welfare

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m) Creatlon o/ po$ of Foreman (Section wise) for the promotion of non ITI pump

operatort, Electriciuns and Meehanies.The representatives of HPNGO's Federation urged that the above demand

may be considered. They also submitted that the IPH Department advertised fewposts of Pump Operators but the process fbr filling up the posts has been stopped by

the Department. Further, they added that the representatives of Pump Operator Unionhad requested several times the Department to hold a meeting with them so that their

grievances could be redressed but till date no meeting has been convened by the

Department.The Secretary (IPH) inform.ed that due to large number of applications the

Pump Operators could not be filled in. However, the department has

the process to fill these posts through HPSSSB, Hamirpur now.

The Chief Secretary also directed the Secretary (IPH) to convene a

with above departmental association and address their grievances.

IPH Denartpeql

posts ofinitiated

meeting

n). The post of projectionist in Heuhh and Family welfare Department be upgroded as

Senior Projeetionist,The Secretary (Health) informed that tho metter is under consideration in

the Department and the same will be decided in consultation with the Finance

Departrnent, in due course of time.Health/Finaqce

o). Creation of past of principal in ITI's where the institutions flre running withor.tt

principals,It was informed that the matter is under active consideration in the

Department.Teqhnical Educatiou, DePa449#

p). Crcation of post of Aitministrative Officers, Regisffors and Private Secreturies in allthe Directorate/Ileud of ffices,

It had been deCided by the Chief Secretary that atl the Departments willsubmit their proposals with full justification to their Administrative Secretaries and

thereafter the same will be examined/deoided in consultation with the Finance

Department.AII the,Departments

q). Creation of legal cetl ln all the directorates.- itrJ Ctrief Secretary emphasized that necessary efforts be made by the

concerned departments where the proposals are under consideration and decision willbe taken accordingly.

IIp- gradation otthe post in diflerent departments,It had been-decided that the proposals of up-gradation of various posts be

submitted to concemed Secretaries/[IoD's by the association concerned and the

Secretaries of respective Department in consultation with Finance Department may

examine the case.All the DePpftments

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s),CreatiottofthepostofsuperintendentGrade-IinPlanningDepartmentfhe Cfrief SJcietary directed that the proposal may be examined by the

Planning Department.Pl.aqnine D eP:4rtIP en1

Pay anomaly and other allolvances: --uj.u

Nnrio,*t AeLefi ie given to MPll/s appointed tn 1991 onward to remove their pay

anomalY.It has been informed that some of incumbents have filed cases in Hon'ble

Courts for the same and the proposal is under exarnination in the Department'ntal association mentioned that

The representatives of concerned depa{mc. . , ., -., --- -..1-:^L :-I lMVvrvu

there is difference "f ;;;;iltt

it. UpWs appointed in 1991^and therell *:11:creating disparity *iiit.ri-iiation arnongst ihe e.lglolees :l:T::i*;"**'iffi;:#'ffi;i#;;;lir.i.rriq^tur-*r.*' if ihe benefit be given t. them and

affidavit to this effect'they will also give an

The Chief iecretary directed the Secretary (Health) to look into the matter

and prescrib" u staniarJi;Gril. of affidavit and thereafter up the mattff to the

competent authority for decision'

b). sr .Luboratory Technicians be given pfiy scale us per Pwniab Pattern'

The president of NGOis federition has strongly endorsed the

urged that the incumbents have deprived of the old Punjab Scale and the

be considered' or thar rhe y.,,r ctteris rrr nation in Finance IIt was informed that the matter is under exarni:

demand. He

demand maY

e). ANM (Ayurveda) be given puy scale as pil analogy of ANM (Health Deptt) to

remove the disparity' I association mentionedTh. ,tpt*t.ntatives of concemed departmental

that this is very f.t[p.rai"g demand of the Association, which is *eating disparity

and discrimin*tior-iriong* Ir* ,*ptoyees of same cadre and urged that this demand

may be considered and the anomaly be removed

ftre crrier secretary directed the secretary (Ayurveda) to look into the

matter personallY.Ayu rvPd q P PPPrf f.n e,Pt

d). Grant af speciat and eonveyance_allowance be given to personal Assktant' se'nior

Auditor (non s,a,ii iupit. eroa"-n supitt Gradell on the analogy af Pun$b yytt*nft *as'Aeci6ed that thi demand being new will be examined in due

course of time.ELn an p g D,eJr a rtm q,Bl[

e\. 25% veterinary services allowance b1 Siven to ueterinury phatmuetsts

ffr.' r.pi"t*ilt"- of &ncerned departmental association submitted

that they may be given 25Yo Veterinart Service aliowance on the analogy of Gujrat

Government, ff. u'i* added that the Government can also reduce this allowance from

Z[Yoto 1,50/0. rUrttrrr, t. stated that veterinary Pharmacists are charging the fees

fiom the farmers for rendering his services and ihe Government has allowed them to

do so. This f.* .-fr*gi;g fro,i the farmers is causing resentment amongst them'

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After discussion, it was decided that the above allowarce cannot begiven by the Government &s, it may have further repercussions. However, the AnimirlHusbandry Department may withdraw the instructions wherein the VeterinaryPharmacist were allowed to charge the fee from the fanners.

Animal Hus baudrv Perrarlmp$Jl

9. Class*IV employees may be given one addttional increments after the completion of20 years sewlces as they, have no promotional avenue.

The Hon'ble Chief Minister has already announced to allow an

increment to Class-IV employees after tle completion of 20 years of service.

Finance Departqon,t

g), One udditional increment be given to those categories which have no promotionavenues after rendering services of 20 years es per the analogy of the Driver.

h). Artist -cum Photographer ( Heolth Department) be given two inuements after 20

Jteort as per unaloglt of C&V Teachers as they huve 5 yeors dlploma in Fine Artsand no promotinn avenue is there in entire service period

It has been informed that the above two issues will be covered under the

new ACPS (4, g, & 14 years) scheme, if there is non-availability of promotionalavenues'

Finance Department

5. Enhnnaement of promotion quota after doife necessq.rv

wnendtperyt in Existine R&P Rules' a). The quota of Supervisor in Socisl fusfice and Women Empowerment deptt. be

enhancedform 70 to 90 percent,The representatives of HPNGO's Federation urged that this demand may

be considered by the Goverffnent.The Director, Women and Child Development stated thal the quota of

Supervisor in Social Justice and Women Empowerment Department be enhanced

fiom 70 to 90. There is following promotion quota for the recruitment of Supervisorfrom amongst the AWWBalwari Workers/Balwari Teachers etc,: -

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Anganwadi Traning Centre/Middle Level Centers having passed

Matriculation examination.ii) 20%by induction from Anganwari Workers.ii\ rc% from Anganwari workers who have passed Graduation with more

than 15 years experience as Anganwari Workers on the basis of theirseniority without conducting any competition/examination and interview.

Further, she added that there is some court matters in this categoryrelating to percentage of promotional quota.

After detailed discussion, it was decided that the matter will be re-

examined, keeping in view the Court matter.Social Justice & Empowerment Dcpartment

b). 15 % quota may be enhanced upto 30 % in respect of work inspector, Surveyors inPIYD and I&PH while promoting them as lunior Engineer & lYork Inspector afterI5 yeors of regular service may be deslgnated as addl. funior Engineer.

It was informed that the matter is about to get finality in PWD

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The Chief Secretary directed the IPH Departrnert to re-examine the

issue, on the analogy of the decision taken by the PWD, in this regard.

ITVD/IPH Dep.artments

c), Store clerk, water works clerk and receptionists in the PWD and I&PH departmentmay be merged into clerical cadre as the demand was agreed in previous ICCmeetingfor which all necessary codalformalitiei have been mude.

It was informed that the proposal of Roceptionist is under activeconsideration of the PWD.

However, in the IPH Department a committee has been constituted by theDepartment and the matter is being examined by-it and the committee will submit itsreport within 3 months and accordingly, the decision will be taken.

The Chief Secretary had decided that IPH Department may obtain the

necessary affidavitloption from the concerned and finalize the proposal within onemonth'

PWD/IPH Departments

d). R&P Rules of Field stoff oI Fire Senices be implemented as per thesubmitted by their stote Association at AD level.

It was intimated that a meeting is being convened on 19th July,

proposill

2,012 bydiscussthe Principal Seeretary (Home) with respective departmental association to

the issue. Thereafter the decision on the proposal will be taken accordingly.Hpme Denartrngnt$

e). Class -IV employees who have been deputed as Computer operators in PWD &IPH deptt, may be designated as camputer operator.

The Principal Secretary (Fersonnel) informed that the common R&PRules for the post of Computer Operator have been frarned by the Department ofPersonnel and the provisions of these Rules have also to be kept in view fcrr

consideration of this demand.Thereafter, it has been decided that the demand/proposal be

examined keeping in view the Common R&P Rules for the post of Computer

Operator by the department concernd.PWD4PII DenartmentS

0. 100% promotion quota be given to the post of Group Instructors from the ITIinstructors as per the Punjab pattern.

It has been informed by the Secretary (Tech. EdQ that the item was

discussed in the meeting held under the Chairmanship of the then Addl. ChiefSecretary (Tech, Edu) with the State iTI's NGO's Technical Employees Associationon 22lA6l2An and it has been decided that the present policy forpromotio#recruitment may continue with 75Yo quota for promotion and 25% bydirect recruitment.

The representatives of concerned departmental association stated th*tthe proceeding of the above meeting has not been issued by the Department. As such,

they are not in position to comment anything in this regaid.

The Chief Semetary directed the Technical Education Department 1o

make available the copy of proceeding of above meeting to the concerned Assooiation

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and also gave general directions that the proceedings should be made available within15 (Fifteen) days of rneeting'

Teclrnical Educatio$ Depqrtments

g). Camputer emplayees in Health Department muy be promoted in the post o/. SA, Jr,SA and Sr, SA as per the R&P rule ot20l1.

After detailed discussion it was decided that the Personnel Departmentmay reconsider the matter on receipt of the same from Health Department,

HenlthlPersonuel

h). 20 Yo Quota for the promotion o! lV's from the pump operators be allotted who

haue undergone ITI diploma,The demand has already been discussed vide item No. 3(m) and action

be taken accordingly.I4H Denpr,trne4ts

i). Bar of 10+2 qualilication for the promotion of clerkfrom Class-IV & from clerk toSr. Assistant be withdrawn and this qualitication criteria be enforced from the date

af its notiJication, not retrospective effeet,The Principal Secretary (Personnel) had informed that the condition of

+2 for the promotion of Clerk from Class-IV has been prescribed by the Department

of Personnel w.e.f. 14e August, 2008 vide O.M. No. PER(AP-C)-A(3)-1/2007,wherein 3 years were also given to acquire qualification of +2 to such Class-IVincumbents who are eligible for further promotion to the post of Clerk. These

instructions have prospective effect i.e. after date of issue of the above memorandum,

amongst,n..,"[1""'315::lJiliffitrxl'?:"I:]fl LTfi i"Jrf,rfi :,Ht:l["rTand the same has been prescribed as +2 in Common R&P Rules for the post of Sr.

Assistant w.e.f. 3-08-20 1 2.

The representative of HPNGO's Federation stated that there is some

confusion in the applicability of educational qualification for the post of Clerk and Sr'

Assistants in the Department.The Chief Secretary decided that the Department of Personnel will

examine the whole issue and take action accordingly.Din artm en t o f Personn el

j). New formution/ amendments in R&P Rules of various Departments be made inconsultation with concerned associations and finalization of them in due course oftime.

The Principal Secretary (Personnel) informed that the Department ofPersonnel have already issued instructions in this behalf vide letter number Per(AP)-

C-F(4)-1|2001.Vo1-II dated 1lfr December,200l and reiterated vide letter No, Per

(AP)-C-F (4 )- I 12002-Loose dated 22nd August, 2002 for strict compliance'Some of the representative of HPNGO's Federation stated that the

instructions are not being complied with by the HODs/Secretaries.Further, the representatives of Nurses Association pointed out that the

R&P Rules for the post of Matron has been finalized by the Health Department

without consulting the concemed departmental association resulting embarrassment

amongst the empioyees of the c.adre and departure the instructions issued by the

Department of Personnel,

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The Chief Secretary advised the Secretary (Health) to review the abovedecision of the finalization of R&P Rules fbr the post of Matron in consultation withthe respective departmental association.

The Chief Semetary directed that the above matter be placed before theCOS meeting by the respective departments furnishing infurmation relating toftnalization of R&P Rules and consultation of respective associations thereof. It hasfurther been directed by him that the instructions issued in this regard may be strictlyadhered to and if any departure to these instruction persists, the same be brought tothe notice of the Government.

All the Department!

k). Skilled Employees working in dffirent departme"nts may be given post as per theirqualitication because many of them are degree / dlploma hslders ond possesstngdffirent kind of technical education like Electrician , Plumber, Driv*, Operator,cutpenter , Wlder, blechonic, Draughtsman, suweyor and work Inspector etc. batthey ore compelled to work ss Beldar, Helpers, and class - IV categories,

After detailed discussion it had been decided that where suchincumbents present, the proposal be sent to concerned Secretaries for fi.rrtherexamination immediately,

*{ll the Dep*;fgnents

Other Important Demandsa). Provlding the employment to the Wards of deceased Govt. employees whlle in Govt,

Service without any bar and income criteria may be enhanced, Contract employeesmay olso be included under this benefit,

The Hon'ble Chief Minister had announced that the contract employeeswill also be included under Kitlr & Kin policy of the Government,

Further, the HPNGO's Federation urged thx the Government in recentpast reduced the income criteria from 1.50 Lakh to 1 Lakh, which may be againenhanced to 1.50 Lakh.

After discussion the Chief Secretary directed that the demand is quitegenuine and the proposal may be placed beJore the Council of Ministers {trrconsideration.

Finance{P efsogBelb). Enhancement of superannuation age ap to 60 years os is applicabte ts Central

Govt, employeet as the employees ol the Himachal Prudesh are governed by theCentral pension Rules.

The HPNGO's Federation submitted that at least th.e age forsuperannuation of Class-IV ernployees may be restored to 60 years as was in practiceprior to 2001 and the notification issued by the Finance Department on the mattermay be withdrawn immediately as the age of superannuation is 60 years in PunjabGovernment also.

The Chief Secretary assured that issue will be sympatheticallyconsidered.

c). Fiilw up of att vacant post o! class -III and ctass IV in wwthe dying cadre formala after twa yefrrs as is given by the government be suappedup or it shsuld be implemented in Gazetted afficer nlso.

It was informed that every proposal for creation or filling up of posts inany of the Government Department is being exanrined/decided on merit by Finance

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Department. There are no instructions regarding dying cadre formula after two years'

Finance DepartFenl

d). PunJab Langaage Teachers may be covered uncler the pollcy af contraet teachers &

may be paid in the same norms.

It had been decided that the Education department will examine the

issue and move the proposal to all advisory departments. Edqcntion Denartmen!

e). Land settlement allawance be given to the village Revenue oflicers in the settlement

DePtt.After deliberations, it was decided that the Revenue Department will

take up the matter with Financa Department, keeping in view the change in work of

Patwaris,Revenr4elFingltqg

0. Restoration of 5 posts of law Ofiicer which were abolished by the Government

recent$ in Public wotks DepartmeflL

The principal Secretary (PWD) informed that the proposal will be re-

examined and action will be taken accordingly' public works Derrart{nent

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g). Chonge of Designation o! planning Assistants to Planning OfJicers in I&PH and

PWD Depa.

The representatives of concerned departmental association urged.that the

post of planning Assistant is a Class-I, Gazetted post and the designation of the same

may be changed to Planning Officer.The Chief SJcretary directed the Secretary (IPH) that if there is no

financial implicaiion and no othei cadre is affected with the change, the same may be

examined within one month. pWD/IpH

h). formation qf separate college _cadre f_or yll class.Jl and IV employees af DL

RPGMC T,lNDi us pet the anulogy offaculty tnembers'

examination of the

Health Departmeqt

Restoration of grant of 5 yeats Exttn Ordlnary Leave'

It had been informed that the orders in respect of restoratioo o! 5, It^T:EOL for prr*. "ipi;il;i shnds issued by FD vide b11a No' Fin (C) A (3)1/2008

Dated 7lL/2009' Finance Denartment

It was informed that the matter is under active

Health Department and will be decided in due course of time.

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Opportunity for cleafing Wing test be given for LDR with minimum typtng speed

wio hsve qualified written testfrom HPSSB Hamirpun

The representatives of }IPNGO's Federation stated that the Government

had given a chance for clearing typing test for those who have qualified written test offirst-LDR, but the speed of the typing test has been reduced by the Govemment and

the incumbents deserve one more chance.

After detailed discussion, it was delided that one chance on revised speed

for typing i.e. 25 words per minute in English or 20 words per minute in Hindi be

.onsid.r.d and date of typing test be fixed immediately.Deoartq.rPnt PfSers.gnnri!

First moue from Tribal area be ensured on tansfer without waitingfor substitute.

The Principal Secretary (Personnel) informed that the Department has

issued guidelines for transftr of Govemment employees and amended from time to

time. iatest instructions were issued on24-02-2012 on the basis of decision taken in

the last JCC meeting held on 31-01'2012.All the Denartments

l). Timely hotding of DPC in atl departments so that employees may get their

promotion in time.- The Principal Secretary (Personnel) informed that the instructions

regarding timely holding of DPC meetings and doing confirmation in each category

olall departments have been issued by the Department of Personnel on 17" February,

2012, wherein all the departments have been requested that timely action for

convening DPC for the vacancy arising in the calender year be taken and also ensure

that no adhoc promotions are made.

Further, the representatives of D,C, Office Union has stated tfrat the

DPCs

are not being convened well in time at the Divisional Commjssioner levels due to

which ttre employees are not being promoted on time, which is $eating harassment

amongst the emPloYees.The Chief Seqetary advised the Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) to

issue necessary directions t; Divisional Commissioners for adhering to the

insffuctions and take neoessary steps to fill up vacancies on promotion.

Revqnue/All t"he Deuartments

m). Employees from Departments may be deployed in H,P. Secretariat an secondment

basic rather than direct recruitment,It was infonned that the DOP recently notified common R.&P rules for all

ministerial cadres, which will apply to Secretariat ddministration also. As per these

R&p Rules, there is a provision for secondment only for the post of Superintendent

Grade-II *iril. fo, Cleiks and Senior Assistants etc. there is no such provision fcrr

secondment,Secrgt4{iat Adr.ninistration Departmgnt

n). Representatives of NGO's Federution be lncladed in house allotment committee as

per District norms.' The Seqetary (GAD) infonned that the,matter was examined by the

Government but could not be agreed to'

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The President, HPNGO's Federation has stated ihat the measurements be

carried out of the vacant Houses so that the types of the accommodation could be

determined. He also added that the norms for allotment should be counted by the

Basic Pay instead of Grade Pay basis. Further, he stated that the length of service oftransferred employee may also be counted for seniority, in tltis regard.

ttre Cnief Secretary directed the Secretary (GAD) to exarnine the whole

issue.Gene{+l Administration Departmqnt

o). Residential accommodotion be constructed at leasf 1000 sels in state level , 500 in

District headquarters and 200 at Block headqudrters respectively,It was iuformed that a large number of houses have been constructed by the

PWD. Further, it had also been stated that this is a continuous process and the

construction will be carried out on need basis in future also.

LwD/qAp

p). Ophthalmic Asslstant be given the designation as Ophthalmic Offieer fls per Patternof Punjab,

After detailed discussion, it was decided that the Secretary

consider the issue.

(Health) will

Health Penartment

q). Departmental Asssciatinn meeting are required to be convened regularly after 3- rnonths with principal Seuetaries / Dircctors/ HOD as per directton of ChiefSecrerary glvin lrom time to time and these meetings must be convened in

eonsultation with NGO's Federation,The Principal Secretary (Personnel) informed that ilre Department vide

letter No. PER (AP-fIl1-f g1-ZtZA09 dated 9th June, 2009 has issued directions to all

quarter concerned with a request to convene meeting with concerned departmental

issociations and discuss/ redress the problems of the employees. However, some

guidelines have also been given to Deputy Commissioners where the JCC meetings

are not being convened' Department o[ Pe.rsonnel

r). Providing of supqorting staff according to norms in oll new

i ns t it ut lo n s/offi c e s /p r oi e c t sffil Cfrief Secretary had directed all the Secretaries to make efforts to

provide adequate staff in all thi offices, so that the policies of'the Government could

be implemented in letter and spirit.

Cahinet decisions and ehief Minister announcements be implemented as per

commitment w it hout pr ocrastination.It had been informed that the Cabinet decisions are sent to the department

concerned immediately after the meeting for implementation of the same within

fortnight. The implemlntation reports reciived from departments arc reviewed by the

Cabinet on quarterly basis.GAD/All the Denantmqnts

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Shri N.R. Thakur, Secretary General of HPNGO's Federation thanked the

Hon'ble Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, all the administrative Secretaries of the Government

and officers attended the meeting, He expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for accepting

the demands of the employees of State. Further, he also assured that the cooperation of the

employees of the State would always be with the Government and the employees of the State are

the backbone of the Government.

The meeting ended peacefully.

frr*il&(Manisha l\anda)

Principal Secretary (Personnel) to theGovernment of Himachal Pradesh