Recommendations of One-man committee on wages and allowances of GDS



No. 17-31/2016-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
Establishment Division
***********

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi - 110001.
Dated: 25th June, 2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM


Subject:     Implementation of recommendations of One-man committee on wages and allowances of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs)


    One-man committee headed by Sri Kamlesh Chandra, Retired Member, Postal Services Board was set up by the Government of India vide Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts' Resolution No. 17-13/2013-GDS dated 19.11.2015 for examining the conditions of service and emoluments and other facilities available to the Gramin Dak Sevaks(GDS). The committee had submitted its report to the Government on 24.11.2016. The Government has carefully considered the recommendations of the One-man Committee regarding revision of TRCA and allowances and is pleased to order the following.

                The entire GDSs posts shall be brought under two categories viz. Branch Postmasters (BPMs) and other than Branch Postmasters. GDSs other than BPMs and working in Branch Post offices shall be designated as Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPMs) and GDSs working in departmental offices shall be designated as Dak Sevaks. There shall be two slabs of working hours Viz. Four (4) and Five (5) hours and two levels of TRCA slabs each for BPMs and other than BPMs. For this purpose, the working hours of GDSs with 3 hours, 3 1/2 hours and 3 hours 45 minutes shall be revised to 4 hours and those with 4 1/2 hours work load shall be revised as Five (5) hours, with effect from 1.7.2018.

                The revised TRCA slabs I levels applicable to these two categories will be as shown in Table 1:

Table - 1
Revised minimum TRCA of two types of categories of GDSs as per working hours / levels
SNCategoryMinimum TRCA for
4 Hours/Level 1
Minimum TRCA for
5 Hours / Level 2
1.BPM₹. 12,000/-₹. 14500/-
2.ABPM/Dak Sevaks₹. 10000/-₹. 12000/-

2.1 Clubbing (Merging) of old TRCA SLABS
                The existing 11 TRCA slabs shall be merged into three TRCA Slabs with two levels each for BPMs and other than BPMs as shown in Table 2. Effectively, there shall be only 3 TRCA Slabs as one TRCA Slab will be common for both the categories.

Table - 2
Clubbing of existing TRCA slabs
SNPresent
TRCA slabs
New
Desig nation&
working hours
(wef 1.7.2018)
New
TRCA
Level
New TRCA Slabs
1.MC/MP/MM (3 hrs)
₹. 2,295-45-3,695
Assistant BPM /
Dak Sevaks
(4 hrs)
Level-1₹. 10,000 - ₹. 24,470
2.MC/MP/MM (3 hrs 45
minutes) ₹. 2,870-50-4,370
3.MD/SV (3 hrs)
₹. 2,665-50-4,165
4.MD/SV (3 hrs 45 minutes)
₹. 3,330-60-5,130
5.MC/MP/MM( 5 hrs)
₹. 3,635-65-5,585
Assistant BPM /
Dak Sevak
(5 hrs)
Level -2₹. 12,000 - ₹. 29,380
6.MD/SV (5 hrs)
₹. 4,220-75-6,470
7.BPM(3 hrs)
₹. 2,745-50-4,245
BPM
(4 hrs)
Level -1₹. 12,000 - ₹. 29,380
8.BPM(3 hrs 30 minutes)
₹. 3,200-50-5,000
9.BPM(4 hrs)
₹. 3,660-70-5,760
10.BPM(4 hrs 30 minutes)
₹. 4,115-75-6,365
BPM
(5 hrs)
Level - 2₹. 14,500-₹. 35,480
11.BPM(5 hrs)
₹. 4,575-85-7,125

2.2 Fixation Formula
                The GDSs shall be brought to the respective levels in the new TRCA matrix wef 1.7.2018. For fixation of TRCA of the Gramin Dak Sevaks in the new TRCA slabs, the existing Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) for the GOS in the 11 TRCA slabs in the pre-revised structure as given in Table-2 above, as on 01.07.2018, shall be multiplied by a factor of 2.57. The amount may be rounded off to the nearest rupee. The figure so arrived at is to be located in the Level corresponding to GDS's TRCA in the new TRCA Slab as given in Table-3.


2.3                If a cell identical with the figure so arrived at is available in the appropriate Level, that cell shall be the revised TRCA; otherwise the next higher cell in that Level shall be the revised TRCA of the GDS. However, in order to guide administration/DDOs in fixing the revised TRCA of GDS in the new TRCA matrix correctly, illustrations in this regard are annexed at Annexure-II.

2.4                In respect of GDS whose annual increase of TRCA is due on 1st July, 2018, his/her TRCA consequent on annual increase in the pre-revised TRCA be effected first and then his/her TRCA be fixed in the new revised TRCA Matrix as in Table- 3 .

TABLE - 3
TRCA Matrix
TRCA Slab-1
Assistant Branch
Postmaster/Dak Sevak
LEVEL-I
10000-24470
TRCA Slab -2
(a) Assistant Branch Postmastor
/ Dak Sevak
LEVEL-2
&
(b) Branch Postmaster
LEVEL-l
12000-29380
TRCA Slab -3
Branch Postmaster
LEVEL-2
14500-35480
Stage TRCA Stage TRCA Stage TRCA
1 10000 1 12000 1 14500
2 10300 2 12360 2 14940
3 10610 3 12740 3 15390
4 10930 4 13130 4 15860
5 11260 5 13530 5 16340
6 11600 6 13940 6 16840
7 11950 7 14360 7 17350
8 12310 8 14800 8 17880
9 12680 9 15250 9 18420
10 13070 10 15710 10 18980
11 13470 11 16190 11 19550
12 13880 12 16680 12 20140
13 14300 13 17190 13 20750
14 14730 14 17710 14 21380
15 15180 15 18250 15 22030
16 15640 16 18800 16 22700
17 16110 17 19370 17 23390
18 16600 18 19960 18 24100
19 17100 19 20560 19 24830
20 17620 20 21180 20 25580
21 18150 21 21820 21 26350
22 18700 22 22480 22 27150
23 19270 23 23160 23 27970
24 19850 24 23860 24 28810
25 20450 25 24580 25 29680
26 21070 26 25320 26 30580
27 21710 27 26080 27 31500
28 22370 28 26870 28 32450
29 23050 29 27680 29 33430
30 23750 30 28520 30 34440
31 24470 31 29380 31 35480

2.5                If a GDS happens to be on leave on 01.07.2018, the revised TRCA will be effective from the date of rejoining of duty.In case of GDSs on put off duty as on 01.07.2018, they shall continue to draw ex-gratia payment based on existing TRCA and fixation of his TRCA shall be subject to the final order on the pending disciplinary proceedings.

                The annual increase of TRCA is 3%. After fixation of TRCA in the appropriate stage in the TRCA Matrix /slab as specified in Para 2.2 above, the next annual increase will be effected after completion of 12 months of continuous engagement from that date subject to para 3.2 below. Subsequent increase in TRCA scale shall be at the immediate next stage in the respective levels of new TRCA matrix at Table 3.

3.1                In respect of the GDSs engaged on or after 01.07.2018, the initial fixation will be done on first stage of Level 1 of the respective category.

3.2              There shall be two dates of annual increase in TRCA namely, 1st July and 1st January of every year; provided that a GDS shall be entitled to only one annual increase in TRCA on either one of these two dates depending on the date of engagement.

                Other allowances namely, Office Maintenance allowance, Fixed Stationery Charges, Cycle Maintenance Allowance, Combined Duty Allowance, Risk and Hardship Allowance have been revised as detailed in Annexure-I.

                The existing practice to grant the Dearness Allowance will continue, as per the Seventh CPC recommendations, as a separate component, and also as revised from time to time, whenever it is revised for Central Government Servants.

                Present calculation of Ex-gratia bonus by applying the calculation ceiling of ₹. 7,000 as basic TRCA + DA shall continue until further orders.

                The revised TRCA as per the matrix at Table-3 for all GDSs shall be applicable w.e.f. 01.07.2018. The revised rate of other allowances at Annexure-I shall also take effect from 01.07.2018.

                The arrear payable to GDS will take Into consideration the following two figures:
(i) Due for the period from 1.1.2016 to 30.6.2018 calculated on the basis of TRCA already drawn multiplied by a factor of 2.57
(ii) TRCA Including DA drawn for the above period from 1.1.2016 to 30.6.2018.
(iii) The difference between (i) and (ii) will be the amount payable to GDSs on account of arrears.

Illustrations in this regard are given at Annexure-III

9.                The payment due to GDSs, according to instructions at Para-8 above may be initiated immediately so as to ensure disbursal latest by 15th July, 2018. Likewise, the process of fixation of TRCA in the new TRCA matrix as at para 2.2 may be completed before 25th July 2018. With regard to the payment for the period from 1.1.2016 to 30.6.2018, an undertaking in the prescribed format (Annexure-IV) should be obtained from each Gramin Dak Sevak and kept on record before disbursement of the arrears.

10.                The Circle Postal Accounts Office shall carry out cent percent verification of fixation of TRCA consequent on revision. The entire process of verification should
be completed by 31.12.2018.

11.             This OM issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance ( Department of Expenditure) vide their ID Note Number 7/3U20O6-E.lII (A) dated 02.O4.2078.

(Smriti Sharan)
Deputy Director General ( Establishment)

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(Smriti Sharan)
Deputy Director General ( Establishment)

Annexure-I

Item Existing Allowances Revised Allowances
Allowances
Office maintenance allowance (OMA)
(For BPMs only)
₹. 100/- pm Composite Allowance (in lieu of OMA) is revised as follows (For BPMs only)

BPMs providing GDS Post Office accommodation which meets the prescribed standards - ₹. 500/- per month

BPMs having BOs at non-standard/rent free accommodation -₹. 250/- per month
Fixed Stationary Charges ₹. 25/- pm for BPMs
₹. 10/- pm for other than BPMs
₹. 25/- ABPMS and Dak Sevaks. FSC subsumed in composite allowance for BPMs.
Boat Allowance ₹. 50/- pm ₹. 115/- per month
Cash Conveyance Allowance ₹. 50/- pm There will be no fixed cash conveyance allowance. Instead, payment will be at following rates:

(a)      Payment of 30/- per occasion plus actual conveyance charges for cash conveyance of an amount less than 1 Lakh subject to maximum of charges incurred for transport by public bus and;

(b)      50/- per occasion plus actual conveyance charges for an amount more than 1 Lakh subject to maximum of charges incurred for transport by public bus.
Cycle Maintenance Allowance ₹. 90/- pm ₹. 180/- pm
Combined Duty Allowance 1. GDS Branch Postmasters performing delivery or conveyance duties or both will be paid ₹. 500 P.M. for each item of work separately.

2. If the Branch Postmaster is performing delivery at the BO village only, it will be restricted to ₹. 250 P.M

3. BPM exchanging Mails at Bus stand or at Railway Stations will be compensated at the rate of ₹. 250 P.M.
BPM for delivery OR Mail conveyance work - ₹. 45/- per day subject to maximum of ₹. 1170/- per month

BPM for delivery PLUS mail conveyance - ₹. 90/- per day subject to maximum of ₹. 2340/- per month

ABPM for BPM work - ₹. 45/- per day subject to a maximum of ₹. 1950/- per month.

ABPM/Dak Sevak for additional work of another ABPM/Dak Sevak- ₹. 45/- per day subject to a maximum of ₹. 1170/-

These rates will be for combination of duties of two or more posts borne on the establishment of the office.
Risk and Hardship Allowance Nil Risk and Hardship allowance @ of ₹. 500/- per month to the GDS working in areas which are identified for this allowance. (as identified by Government of India, as per 7th CPC recommendations)

Annexure-II

Illustration for fixation of TRCA in new slab in respect of Gramin Dak Sevak joined before 1.7.2018

Illustration 1
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 Revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018
MC/ MP/ MM with work load of 3 hours ₹. 2,295-45-3,645 ₹. 10,000- 24,470
Sl. No.
1 Assuming the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 ₹. 2880
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 (rounded off to the nearest rupee) ₹. 7402
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at SI No.2 i.e. Stage-1 of Levet-1 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 10000
4 TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-2 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix)* ₹. 10300

Illustration 2
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7 .2018 Revised TRCA as on 1.7 .2018
MC/ MP/ MM with work load of 3 hours 45 minutes ₹. 2,870-50-4,370 ₹. 10,000- 24,470
Sl. No.
1 Assuming the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 ₹. 2920
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 (rounded off to the nearest rupee) ₹. 7504
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at SI No.2 i.e. Staqe-1 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 10000
4 TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-2 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix)* ₹. 10300

Illustration 3
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 Revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018
MC/ MP/ MM with work load of 3 hours 45 minutes ₹. 2,870-50-4,370 ₹. 10,000- 24,470
Sl. No.
1 Assuming the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7 .2018 ₹. 3920
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 (rounded off to the nearest rupee) ₹. 10074
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at SI No.2 i.e. Stage- 2 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 10300
4 TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-3 of Level- 1 of TRCA Matrix)* ₹. 10610

Illustration 4
Category of GOS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 Revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018
MC/ MP/ MM with work load of 3 hours 45 minutes and upto 5 hours ₹. 3,635-65-5,585 ₹. 12,000-29,380
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 ₹. 3830
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 (rounded off to the nearest rupee) ₹. 9843
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at SI No.2 i.e. Staae-1 of Level- 2 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 12000
4 TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-2 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix)* ₹. 12360

Illustration 5
Category of GOS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 Revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018
MC/ MP/ MM with work load of 3 hours 45 minutes and upto 5 hours ₹. 3,635-65-5,585 ₹. 12,000- 29,380
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 ₹. 4740
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 (rounded off to the nearest rupee) ₹. 12182
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at SI No.2 i.e. Stage-2 of Level- 2 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 12360
4 TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-3 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix)* ₹. 12740

Illustration 6
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 (Rs) Revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 (Rs)
MD/ SV work load of 3 hours ₹. 2,665-50-4,165 ₹. l0,000- 24,470
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 ₹. 2815
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 (rounded off to the nearest rupee) ₹. 7235
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at SI No.2 i.e. Staqe- 1of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 10000
4 TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-2 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix)* ₹. 10300


Illustration 7
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 Revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018
MD/ SV work load of 3 hours 45 mts ₹. 3,330-60-S, 130 ₹. 10,000- 24,470
Sl. No.
1 Assuming the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 ₹. 4290
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 (rounded off to the nearest ruoee) ₹. 11025
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at SI No.2 i.e. Staqe-5 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 11260
4 TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-6 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix)* ₹. 11600

Illustration 8
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 Revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018
MD/ SV work load of 3 hours 45 mts ₹. 3,330-60-S, 130 ₹. 10,000- 24,470
Sl. No.
1 Assuming the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 ₹. 4290
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 (rounded off to the nearest ruoee) ₹. 11025
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at SI No.2 i.e. Staqe-5 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 11260
4 TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-6 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix)* ₹. 11600

Illustration 9
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 Revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018
BPM with work load of 3 hours ₹. 2,745-50-4,245 ₹. 12,000-29, 380
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 ₹. 2845
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 (rounded off to the nearest rupee) ₹. 7312
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at SI No.2 i.e. Staae-1 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 12000
4 TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-2 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix)* ₹. 12360

Illustration 10
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 Revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018
BPM with work load of 3 hours & 30 mts ₹. 3,200-60-5,000 ₹. 12,000-29,380
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 ₹. 2845
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 (rounded off to the nearest rupee) ₹. 7312
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at SI No.2 i.e. Staqe-1 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 12000
4 . TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-2 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix) * ₹. 12360

Illustration 11
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 Revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018
BPM with work load of 4 hours ₹. 3,660- 70-5,760 ₹. 12,000-29,380
Sl. No.
1 Assumina the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 ₹. 2,845
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 (rounded off to the nearest rupee) ₹. 7,312
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7 .2018 (at the stage equal to the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at SI No.2 i.e. Stage-1 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 12,000
4 TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage- 2 of Level-1 of TRCA Matrix)* ₹. 12,360

Illustration 12
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 (Rs) Revised TRCA as on 1.7 .2018 (Rs)
BPM with work load of 4hours & 30 mts ₹. 4,115-75-6,365 ₹. 14,500-35,480
Sl. No.
1 Assuminq the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 ₹. 4115
2 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 (rounded off to the nearest rupee) ₹. 10576
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at SI No.2 i.e. Staqe-1 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 14500
4 TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-2 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix)* ₹. 14940

Illustration 13
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 Revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018
BPM with work load of 5 hours ₹. 4,575-85-7,125 ₹. 14,500-35,480
Sl. No.
1 Assuming the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 ₹. 4915
2 . TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 (rounded off to the nearest rupee) ₹. 12632
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at SI No.2 i.e. Staqe-1 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 14500
4 . TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-2 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix) * ₹. 14940

Illustration 14
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 Revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018
BPM with work load of 5 hours ₹. 4,575-85-7,125 ₹. 14,500-35,480
Sl. No.
1 Assuming the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2018 ₹. 5850
2 . TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 (rounded off to the nearest rupee) ₹. 15035
3 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.2018 (at the stage equal to the amount arrived at SI No.2 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at SI No.2 i.e. Staqe-1 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 15390
4 . TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage-2 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix) * ₹. 15860

GDS BPM drawing TRCA of ₹. 4830 from 1.7.2017 in the TRCA slab of 4575-85-7125 with annual increase of ₹. 85 on July
Category of GDS Pre revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018 Revised TRCA as on 1.7.2018
BPM with work load of 5 hours ₹. 4,575-85- 7125 ₹. 14,500-35,480
Sl. No.
1 Assuming the basic TRCA of GDS as on 1.7.2017 ₹. 4830
2 Annual increase of ₹. 85/- on 1.7.2018 ₹. 4915
3 TRCA enhanced by fitment factor of 2.57 on 4915 (rounded off to the nearest rupee) ₹. 12632
4 TRCA fixed as on 1.7.20 18 (at the stage equaI to the amount arrived at SI No.3 above, if not, next stage above to the amount arrived as at Sl No.3 i.e. Stage-1 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix) ₹. 14500
5 TRCA on 1.7.2019 (Stage- 2 of Level-2 of TRCA Matrix) * ₹. 14940
*Assuming after completion of 12 months of continuous engagement from 1.7.2018

Annexure-III

Illustrations on the payment for the period 1.1.2016 to 30.6.2018

lllustration -l:    GDS BPM with a work load of 5 hours in TRCA slab ₹. 4575-85-7125 with basic TRCA of
                             ₹. 4575 as on 01.01.2016 (date of annual increase- 1st Jan)

Period Basic TRCA DA % No of months Total Drawn Basic TRCA raised by 2 .57 Total due Difference Total amount payable
1.1.16 4575 125 6 61763 11758 70547 8784
1.7.16 4575 132 6 63684 11758 70547 6863
1.1.17 4660 136 6 65986 11976 71857 5872
1.7.17 4660 139 6 66824 11976 71857 5033
1.1.18 4745 142 6 68897 12195 73168 4271 30821

lllustration -II:    GDS BPM with a work load of 5 hours in TRCA slab ₹. 4575-85-7125 with basic TRCA of
                              ₹. 5850 as on 01.01.2016 (date of annual increase- lst Jan)

Period Basic TRCA DA % No of months Total Drawn Basic TRCA raised by 2 .57 Total due Difference Total amount payable
1.1.16 5850 125 6 78975 15035 90207 11232
1.7.16 5850 132 6 81432 15035 90207 8775
1.1.17 5935 136 6 84040 15253 91518 7478
1.7.17 5935 139 6 85108 15253 91518 6410
1.1.18 6020 142 6 87410 15471 92828 5418 39313

lllustration -III:    GDS MC with a work load of 3 hours in TRCA slab 2295-45-3695 with basic TRCA of
                                ₹. 2430 as on 01.01.2016 (date of annual increase -1st March)

Period Basic TRCA DA % No of months Total Drawn Basic TRCA raised by 2 .57 Total due Difference Total amount payable
1.1.16 2430 125 3 16403 6245 18735 2333
1.3.16 2475 125 3 16706 6361 19082 2376
1.7.16 2475 132 6 34452 6361 38165 3713
1.1.17 2475 136 3 17523 6361 19082 1559
1.3.17 2520 136 3 17842 6476 19429 1588
1.7.17 2520 139 6 36137 6476 38858 2722
1.1.18 2520 142 3 18295 6476 19429 1134
1.3.18 2565 142 3 18622 6592 19776 1154 16578

Annexure-IV

UNDERTAKING


        I,....................................................... Gramin Dak Sevak (ABPM/BPM) hereby undertake that any excess payment that may be found to have been received by me as a result of incorrect fixation of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) or any excess payment detected in the light of discrepancies noticed subsequently will be refunded by me to the Government either by adjustment against future payments due to me or otherwise.


Signature


Name (In Block Letters)
Designation
Office

Place ...................

Date.....................


Annexure-V

Instructions on fixation of TRCA in new TRCA matrix and payment of arrears


            The responsibility of fixation of TRCA in the new TRCA matrix with effect from 1.7.2018 rests with the Divisional Superintendent of Post Offices / RMS units for all GDS working under their jurisdiction. In respect of GDSs working in independent units like Gazetted HOs in charge of Senior Postmaster/ Chief Postmaster, the fixation will be done by the Senior/ Chief PM.

2.         The respective authorities shall fix the TRCA of all the GDSs under their jurisdiction with reference to their existing work load, Basic TRCA drawn as on 1.7.2018 and send the names of GDSs with a statement of fixation of TRCA in the new TRCA matrix as on 1.7.2018 as per the given instructions. Obtaining undertaking from the GDS as per proforma in Annexure-IV is pre-requisite for payment of arrears. The undertaking obtained from the GDSs should be kept in a separate guard file in the Divisional office which should be preserved permanently .

3.         Any excess payment made on account of arrears or wrong fixation of TRCA in the new TRCA matrix will be the responsibility of the Drawing Disbursing Officer. The officials at fault shall be made accountable, in case of any court cases on over payment of arrears / wrong fixation of TRCA.

4.        The work relating to merging of different TRCA slabs with work load less than 4 hours, and those having workload of 4 1/2 hours should be completed and establishment orders to the effect should be issued before 30 June 2018. The revised TRCA slabs as per Table 1 of this OM shall take effect from 1.7.2018.In case of more than one ABPM is working in a Branch office/Dak Sevaks in departmental office, those ABPMs/ Dak Sevaks should be assigned designation as ABPM I/ABPM II/ABPM II /Dak Sevak I/Dak Sevak II etc.

5.         The Divisional Superintendent shall constitute a special cell, if required, for the purpose. Similarly, the DDOs shall draw the payment from 1.1.2016 to 30.6.2018 by preparing due drawn statement and after adjusting the TRCA including DA already paid, and arrange payment. The calculation of arrears according to instructions at Para-6 may be initiated immediately so as to ensure payment latest by 15th July, 2018. Likewise, the process of fixation of TRCA in the new TRCA matrix as at para 2.2 may be completed before 25th July 2018. With regard to the payment of arrears, an undertaking in the prescribed format (Annexure-IV ) should be obtained from each Gramin Dak Sevak and kept on record before disbursement of the arrears .

6.         The Divisional Superintendent will arrange to communicate the names of Branch Postmasters and Assistant Branch Postmasters who attend to the combined duty as per the revised rates in Annexure I, which is reproduced below :

BPM for delivery OR Mail conveyance work - ₹. 45/- per day subject to maximum of ₹. 1170/­ per month

BPM for delivery PLUS mail conveyance - ₹. 90/- per day subject to maximum of ₹. 2340/ ­ per month

ABPM for BPM work - ₹. 75/- per day subject to a maximum of ₹. 1950/- per month.

ABPM/Dak Sevak for additional work of another ABPM/Dak Sevak- ₹. 45/ - per day subject to a maximum of ₹. 1170/-

The above rates will be for combination of duties of two or more posts borne on the establishment of the concerned Post office.

7.         The Regional Director of Postal Services/ Postmaster General shall carry out verification of 10% fixation of TRCA cases while inspecting the Divisional Office.

8.         The Circle Postal Accounts Office shall carry out cent percent verification of fixation of TRCA, consequent on revision, by 31.12.2018. Discrepancies, if any, be got settled on the spot. Excess arrears due to wrong fixation shall be listed and reported to Regional Director of Postal services/ Postmaster General/Chief Postmaster General concerned.

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