Meeting with Cadre Controlling Authority on 18.06.2014

Dear Comrades,

In the event of letters submitted by Association on various issues, the Administration called for a meeting with Association on 18.06.2014 @ 3PM. The meeting was chaired by Chief Commissioner with Comnr I, ADC(P&V) from Admin Side and Shri Chokkalingam, Shri Gururaj Nayak & myself from Association side.

Issues discussed:

1) Rotation Order: With reference to various issues pointed out by Association in its letters (ref: Assn. blogspot), and also during the meeting, the Admn. Explained the pattern in which it was done, that the intention is to give more career opportunity to officers and helping them to grow. The officers not rotated now also will be rotated in the next turn. Administration informed that they have received 5 representations from officers, and the individual representation will be reviewed for reconsideration. [Pl refer to modification orders issued. Officers having grievances may also represent immediately]

2) Finalization of pending vigilance cases: The Chief Commissioner assured early disposal of vigilance cases pending for long period and issued directions to follow up the matter.

3) Missing APARs: The Association informed to extend its cooperation with Administration in respect of missing APARs, and the Admn. agreed to share the list with Association.

4) Cadre Restructuring: Comnr. I explained the formations coming up on CR, i.e, 5 C.Ex. Commissionerates (of which 1 composite Commissionerate), 2 S.Tax Commissionerates, 2 Cus. Commissionerates, Audit Commissionerate (1 C.Ex. & 1 S.Tax) in Bangalore & 1 C.Ex. Audit Commissionerate in Mysore Zone in addition to existing formations, Mlr Cus.

The Administration also expressed its displeasure in the language used in the letter submitted by the Association. The Association explained the circumstances which lead to submission of such a letter and assured to be more careful in use of words/phrases in written submissions.

The above is the gist of the meeting for your information and not exhaustive.

All members are requested to actively cooperate with the Association in its future course of actions for the welfare of cadre.

Comradely yours,
Jayaseelan.C
President,
AICEIA Karnataka Circle.

ROTATION OF OFFICERS WITHIN BANGALORE CENTRAL EXCISE AND SERVICE TAX COMMISSIONERATES

Dear Members,

                The Association has been receiving calls from members regarding the rotation of officers within Bangalore Central Excise & Service Tax Commissionerates, expressing opinions for and against such a transfer. At the outset, the Association would like to place on record, that the decision regarding the said rotation was neither informed to the Association, nor was it consulted at any stage. Any information which is in circulation to the contrary is therefore, baseless and may be ignored.

                The Association had learnt that such a rotation is being contemplated and therefore, vide letters dated 28.05.2014 & 09.06.2014, the Chief Commissioner was requested to provide an opportunity of being heard before such a decision is taken. Copy of the correspondences can be accessed by clicking here.

 (a) Letter dated 28.05.2014
 (b) Letter dated 09.06.2014

               The efforts/attempts of the Association to personally meet the Chief Commissioner also did not yield any positive results. The order was finally issued on 12.06.2014, in such a manner, ignoring all the suggestions from this Association. Thereafter, a letter dated 12.06.2014 was issued by the Additional Commissioner to the Association, received by the Association on 13.06.2014, informing that the decision to rotate was taken with the concurrence of the Chief Commissioner and the respective Commissioners.

                Under these circumstances, a meeting of the Central Executive Committee was held to discuss amongst other issues, the above one as well. The General Secretary of the Superintendents’ Association also participated in the deliberations on the matter. It was decided that a letter lodging protest in the manner in which the entire action was carried out by the department shall be issued. All other options, administrative as well as legal shall be explored.  It is expected that the administration would re-consider the decision, and consult the Association, before going ahead with the same.

                Developments, in this regard would be reported soon.

Comradely yours,

Jayaseelan C

Notice for Central Executive Committee Meeting

Bangalore, the 12th June, 2014

Dear Comrades, 

Notice has been issued for holding the executive committee meeting of AICEIA Karnataka Circle on 15.06.2014 (Sunday) at 11 AM at CR Building, Queens Road, Bangalore.  

The agenda for the meeting is as under:-

 1)Points of discussion by Joint Secretaries pertaining to the respective Commissionerates. 

2)Discussions on all India issues including CR, points/ resolutions for All India Convention of AICEIA to be held on 25th & 26th June 2014 at Trivandrum. 

3)Subscription/DDO Certificate 

4) Financial position of Association/dues to Central committee/ expenditure etc. 

5) Fixing dates for Election of new Circle Committee 

6)Any other points of relevance. 

All the office bearers are requested to attend the meeting without fail. Further, they are requested to come prepared for the deliberations on various issues and also viable solutions. The Unit secretaries/Joint Secretaries may consult the members regarding any issues, that require the attention of the Association, so that the same can be taken up at appropriate level.

It is once again requested to appreciate the importance of the meeting and to ensure your attendance keeping aside all other personal engagements. 

UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. 

Comradely Yours, 

Jayaseelan.C

President

Blog for the Association

Bangalore, the 19th of May, 2014

Dear friends,

Greetings to all,

All of you must be aware that our Circle had a functional website of its own in the recent past. However, the same was not updated from time to time on account of various factors/reasons and has become non-functional. Since that we are at the threshold of very important events viz., cadre restructuring and the 7th Pay Commission, it was felt necessary that a way is found to communicate with the members and share the information, beneficial to one and all. 

In this regard, though we do have a group on Facebook, it is restricted to only the known members who are on the friends list of one or the other existing member and therefore the sharing of information is not seamless. Hence an attempt is being made to create a blog for the purpose, so that the information is shared with everyone. Such an arrangement would ensure that the sharing of information will be seamless on this platform. 

This is to ensure that the support and participation of the members which are very crucial in strengthening the organisation at the local level and also ensure that the All India body as well grows from strength to strength. Therefore, we request each one of you to be active and involved and volunteer your services to fight for our rights and justice.

United we stand and Divided we fall! 

AICEIA,

Karnataka Circle