NOINO meets Current-in-Charge

          A NOINO delegation led by Shri Ganesh Kamath, GS, NOINO met the current-in-charge, Shri Dinesh Mehrotra on 24^th January 2012 & discussed the following issues:-

1. One more option for pension: - We once again raised the demand for one more option for pension to those who had not opted earlier. C-in-C said that it seemed difficult at this juncture as the government was not in favour of the same. NOINO, however, would like to assure all concerned that it will pursue this matter to its logical end.
2. EFEAP problems :- We raised this issue for the umpteenth time & stated that the conditions in the branch were worsening & the employees were reeling under immense pressure. The system has slowed down which added to the cup of woes which was already brimming over. C-in-C was sympathetic to this issue & admitted that the problem was indeed very severe. He assured us that within a short time, most of the problems would be taken care of.
3. Housing loan problems :- We pointed out that the onus of getting the things done was thrust on the employees in all the cases whether releasing subsidy or obtaining Income-tax certificate from HFL. C-in-C said that he would be immediately talking to the Chief (Legal) in this matter.
4. Leased accommodation in NOIDA & Ghaziabad: - We pointed out that in spite of clear-cut instructions in the successive charters & instructions from CO, many officers in Meerut division were being deprived of the rent applicable in Delhi Metro city. C-in-C assured to look immediately in this matter.
5. Sodexo coupon issue :- We again raised this issue about the non-acceptance of Sodexo coupons at supermarkets & departmental stores. We also reminded that we had offered three solutions, viz. a) cash allowance b) meal card by private institutions c) Meal card issued by LIC. C-in-C said that the management was seized of the matter & a solution would be worked out soon.
6. Anomaly after computer increment: - We pointed out that this issue was pending since long & SBI had settled this matter in 1996 itself by granting one more increment to the affected officers. C-in-C seemed positive & assured to look into the matter.
7. Recruitment in Class III: - We pointed out that the officers were under tremendous pressure due to shortage of staff & there was an urgent need for massive Class III recruitment. C-in-C said that after the Class IV recruitment process was over, the Class III recruitment process would start.
8. Allowances/Incentives to CA’s & other officers having professional qualifications :- C-in-C replied that a separate channel for promotion was mooted for employees with qualifications like CA’s, MBA’s etc.
9. Problems of Cashiers:- We said that due to the paucity of cashiers, the officers in the branch had to face the music or perform the job of cashier themselves.  We pointed out that we had offered two solutions to the paucity of cashiers; - a) Recruitment of Cashiers (instead of assistants) & b) creation of another cadre between Assistant & HGA to take care of the merger of allowance. C-in-C said that there were some legal issues involved in recruitment of cashiers (exclusively). However, a solution could be worked out in the next Charter, for recruiting Assistant-cum-cashier.
10.  Highhandedness of Srinagar SDM :- We brought to the notice of C-in-C the arrogance & highhandedness of the SDM of Srinagar who has targeted NOINO activists & office-bearers in spite of their excellent performance by writing biased Confidential reports. We also pointed out that the SDM was deliberately ignoring NOINO & refusing appointment for redressal of the grievances of the officers. C-in-C took immediate note of the matter & assured to look into the matter immediately.

    NOINO will continue to follow-up all the pending issues till its logical conclusion.