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Friday, September 5, 2008
eGPX (E-governance Programme for Executives) at T.A.Pai Management Institute
eGPX (E-governance Programme for Executives) at T.A.Pai Management Institute, Manipal, Karnataka (2009) has been introduced from January 2009 (TAPMI 2008). This is one-year full-time residential diploma programme launched in co-operation with National Institute of Smart Government (NISG), Hyderabad, Department of Information Technology (DIT), New Delhi and information technology (IT) industry to meet the personnel requirements for implementation of India's National eGovernance Plan (NeGP). NISG estimates shortage of 2,000 trained personnel in e-governance per year. Check for details:
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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Doctors’ forum for better salary
http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/09/stories/2008010957750300.htm
Pay us on a par with Central Government institutions, says association
“Already doctors are overburdened as they work for 54 hours to 70 hours a week”
MADURAI: The Tamil Nadu Government Doctors’ Association has urged the State Government to pay salaries on a par with doctors working in Central Government institutions.
According to its secretary K. Senthil, doctors working in State Government institutions were paid less when compared to their counterparts in States such as Karnataka also. For an entry level medical professional designated as tutor, the gross pay had been around Rs.16,000 in Tamil Nadu whereas in Mysore Medical College it was more than Rs.30,000. The gap widened even further in the case of higher grades such as Assistant Professor, Reader and Professor. Tamil Nadu, with a total of 23 medical colleges including private institutions, stood next to Maharashtra and Karnataka had the highest number of medical colleges.
Around 2,800 MBBS students graduated each year from the State which was more than 10 per cent of the national index, he said.
Comparing the pay structure for Government and aided arts and science college teachers, who were paid as per University Grants Commission scales, with that of doctors’ pay, he said it was pathetically low.
“Though the pay for entry level doctors in the institutions is the same, once they get promotions the pay rise is steep in case of arts and science college teachers while doctors’ salary sees only a marginal increase,” Dr. Senthil said.
“All because of us” If the State was able to consolidate its top position in all health programmes and was popular for its effective health delivery system it was all because of the hard working medical professionals.
“Already doctors are overburdened as they work in Government hospitals and primary health centres for 54 hours to 70 hours a week.”
It might be surprising to note that Director of Physical Education was the highest paid member in a medical college, as he or she was paid as per UGC scale, Dr. Senthil said.
The association had appealed to the Chief Minister to constitute a special committee to correct these anomalies, he said.
Pay us on a par with Central Government institutions, says association
“Already doctors are overburdened as they work for 54 hours to 70 hours a week”
MADURAI: The Tamil Nadu Government Doctors’ Association has urged the State Government to pay salaries on a par with doctors working in Central Government institutions.
According to its secretary K. Senthil, doctors working in State Government institutions were paid less when compared to their counterparts in States such as Karnataka also. For an entry level medical professional designated as tutor, the gross pay had been around Rs.16,000 in Tamil Nadu whereas in Mysore Medical College it was more than Rs.30,000. The gap widened even further in the case of higher grades such as Assistant Professor, Reader and Professor. Tamil Nadu, with a total of 23 medical colleges including private institutions, stood next to Maharashtra and Karnataka had the highest number of medical colleges.
Around 2,800 MBBS students graduated each year from the State which was more than 10 per cent of the national index, he said.
Comparing the pay structure for Government and aided arts and science college teachers, who were paid as per University Grants Commission scales, with that of doctors’ pay, he said it was pathetically low.
“Though the pay for entry level doctors in the institutions is the same, once they get promotions the pay rise is steep in case of arts and science college teachers while doctors’ salary sees only a marginal increase,” Dr. Senthil said.
“All because of us” If the State was able to consolidate its top position in all health programmes and was popular for its effective health delivery system it was all because of the hard working medical professionals.
“Already doctors are overburdened as they work in Government hospitals and primary health centres for 54 hours to 70 hours a week.”
It might be surprising to note that Director of Physical Education was the highest paid member in a medical college, as he or she was paid as per UGC scale, Dr. Senthil said.
The association had appealed to the Chief Minister to constitute a special committee to correct these anomalies, he said.
"Government doctors' pay structure low"
http://www.hindu.com/2006/11/11/stories/2006111104880200.htm
Demand for pay as in Central institutions
Demand for pay as in Central institutions
MADURAI : The Tamil Nadu Government Doctors' Association (TNGDA) will put an end to private practice, if the doctors are on a par with the Central Government-run medical institutions, according to its State president K. Prakasam.
He told journalists here recently that while the association was against those who were guilty of dereliction of duty, it had to be accepted that the existing pay structure of government doctors was low when compared to their workload.
"What we are asking is that we should be paid on a par with those working in Central institutions like the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research," Dr. Prakasam said.
Appointment of deans
The association sought the intervention of the Chief Minister in appointment of Deans to medical colleges. At present, there were seven vacant Dean posts in the State, including Madurai.
Dr. Prakasam said that the association was not against the decision of the High Court that appointment of Deans should be made according to Medical Council of India (MCI) norms. But the same norms should be adopted for filling all teaching posts.
"What the association seeks is re-designation of the existing staff as per the MCI norms. We are not asking for either change of pay-scale or pattern of duty," said Dr. Prakasam.
He said that this issue would be discussed at the association's executive committee meeting in Dharmapuri on November 26 and appropriate course of action chalked out.
The association had also requested that forensic and community medicine courses be introduced in big colleges immediately. He said that only 14 teaching faculty in forensic medicine were available in the State against the requirement of 140. Only three postgraduate seats in forensic medicine and four in community medicine were available.
"Even if the courses are introduced immediately in more colleges, it will take another five years to break even," he said.
TN Employees Association urges Govt to hold talks
http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20080816/1028794.html
The Tamil Nadu Government Employees' Association today urged the State Government to hold talks with employees' unions and associations and remove the anamolies, before issuing orders on pay-hike based on the recommendations of the sixth pay commission.
Welcoming Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's announcement that the Government would soon issue orders on pay hike, on the lines of the Centre, Association General Secretary R Muthusundaram, said the State Government should consult the representatives of the employees before issuing orders.
In a statement here, Mr Muthusundaram said unlike the Centre, which had unilaterally announced the pay-hike, the State Government should consult the employees and give effect on the pay-hike to their fullest satisfaction.
The Tamil Nadu Government Employees' Association today urged the State Government to hold talks with employees' unions and associations and remove the anamolies, before issuing orders on pay-hike based on the recommendations of the sixth pay commission.
Welcoming Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's announcement that the Government would soon issue orders on pay hike, on the lines of the Centre, Association General Secretary R Muthusundaram, said the State Government should consult the representatives of the employees before issuing orders.
In a statement here, Mr Muthusundaram said unlike the Centre, which had unilaterally announced the pay-hike, the State Government should consult the employees and give effect on the pay-hike to their fullest satisfaction.
Statutory Rules regarding Recognition of Associations
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
PUBLIC (SERVICES-1) DEPARTMENT
G.O.NO.229, 22nd JANUARY 1974
Service Associations – Recognition by Government – Statutory Rules regarding Recognition of Associations – Issued.
READ- the following papers:-
(1) G.O.Ms.No.1835, Public (Services), dated 21st November 1960
(2) Govt.Memo No.36114/76-2, P.&.A.R.(Per.K), dated the
February 1977
(3) G.O.Ms.No.583, P.&.A.R.(Per.K), dated 15th May 1979.
(4) G.O.Ms.No.351, P.&.A.R.(Per.K) dated 4th April 1981.
(5) G.O.Ms.No.1118, P.&.A.R. (Per.K), dated 9th November 1981.
(1) G.O.Ms.No.1835, Public (Services), dated 21st November 1960
(2) Govt.Memo No.36114/76-2, P.&.A.R.(Per.K), dated the
February 1977
(3) G.O.Ms.No.583, P.&.A.R.(Per.K), dated 15th May 1979.
(4) G.O.Ms.No.351, P.&.A.R.(Per.K) dated 4th April 1981.
(5) G.O.Ms.No.1118, P.&.A.R. (Per.K), dated 9th November 1981.
Order-No.229, Public (Services-I), dated 22nd January 1974.
In supersession of the orders issued in the Government Order read above, the Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issue the rules annexed to this order regarding the Recognition of Associations of Government Employees.
(By order of the Governor)
P. SABANAYAGAM
CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
To
All the Heads of Departments (including Collectors, and District Judges And District Magistrates(Judicial)
“ all Departments of Secretariat (all Sections)
“ all Recognised Service Associations.
“ all the Director of Stationery and Printing, Madras, for publication
of the Annexure in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
“ all Departments of Secretariat (all Sections)
“ all Recognised Service Associations.
“ all the Director of Stationery and Printing, Madras, for publication
of the Annexure in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
ANNEXURE
RULES REGARDING THE RECOGNITION BY THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU OF ASSOCIATIONS OF THEIR EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN ASSOCIATIONS OF INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYEES.
In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby makes the following rules:-
1. (1) These rules may be called the Tamil Nadu Government Servants’ Recognition of Service Associations Rules, 1974.
(3)These rules shall come into force on the 22nd January 1974.
2. In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires-
(a) ‘Government Servant’ means the State Government;
(a) ‘Government Servant’ means any person-
(i) to whom the Tamil Nadu Government Servants’ Conduct Rule1973
apply ; or
(ii) who belongs to the Tamil Nadu cadre of the All-India services:
(3)These rules shall come into force on the 22nd January 1974.
2. In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires-
(a) ‘Government Servant’ means the State Government;
(a) ‘Government Servant’ means any person-
(i) to whom the Tamil Nadu Government Servants’ Conduct Rule1973
apply ; or
(ii) who belongs to the Tamil Nadu cadre of the All-India services:
(c ) ‘Service Association’ includes a Federation or a Confederation of Service Associations.
3.Service Associations already recognized – A Service Association which has been recognised by the Government before the commencement of these rules and in respect of which the recognition is subsisting at such commencement, shall be deemed to have been recognised by the Government under these rules and shall continue to be so recognised until the recognition is withdrawn under rule 6.
4. Conditions for recognition of Service Associations – No Service Association shall be recognised by the Government after the commencement of these rules, unless such Service Association satisfies the following conditions, namely:-
(a)An application for recognition of the Service Association shall be made with the following particulars:-
(i) Title of the Association;
(ii) Headquarters of the Association;
(iii)The number of members of the Association; and
( iv) The names of branches, if any.
(b) The object of the Service Association shall be to promote the common
Service interests of its members;
(ii) Headquarters of the Association;
(iii)The number of members of the Association; and
( iv) The names of branches, if any.
(b) The object of the Service Association shall be to promote the common
Service interests of its members;
(c ) No person, who is not a Government servant shall be connected with the affairs of the Service Association;
(d)The Service Association shall not be formed on the basis of any caste, tribe or religious denomination or of any group within or section of such caste, tribe or religious denomination.
(e)The executive functions of the Service Association shall be vested in one or more of the members appointed for the purpose;
(d)The Service Association shall not be formed on the basis of any caste, tribe or religious denomination or of any group within or section of such caste, tribe or religious denomination.
(e)The executive functions of the Service Association shall be vested in one or more of the members appointed for the purpose;
(f) The funds of the Service Association shall consist exclusively of subscriptions from members and grants, if any, made by the Government and these funds shall be applied only for the furtherance of the objective of Service Associations.
(g) The Association seeking recognition should have been in existence for a minimum period of one year before it applies for recognition.
(h) The Association shall have atleast a minimum of 30 per cent of the total number of employees eligible to become members of the Association as its members;
5.Conditions subject to which recognition is granted – Every Service Association recognised or deemed to have been recognised under these rules shall comply with the following conditions, namely:-
(a)All representations by the Service Association shall be submitted through the proper channel, and shall, as a normal practice, be addressed to the Head of the Department Office;
(b) A list of members and office bearers, an up-to-date copy of the Rules and an audited statement of accounts of the Service Association shall be furnished to the Government annually through proper channel after the general annual meeting so as to reach the Government before the 1st day of July each year. All Service Associations, whose annual turnover is of the order of Rs.10,000 (Rupees Ten thousand) and above shall have their accounts duly audited by a qualified registered Auditor.
(c ) Any amendment of the substantial character in the rules of the Service Association shall be made only with the previous approval of the Government and any other amendment of minor charter shall be sent through the proper channel to the Government;
(c ) Any amendment of the substantial character in the rules of the Service Association shall be made only with the previous approval of the Government and any other amendment of minor charter shall be sent through the proper channel to the Government;
(d)The Service Association shall not do any act or assist in the doing of any act which, if done by a Government Servant, would contravene any of the provisions of rules 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 and 18 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants’ Conduct Rules, 1973;
(e)The Service Association shall not address any communication to a foreign authority except through the Government which shall have the right to withhold it;
(f) Communications addressed by the Service Association or by any
office-bearer on its behalf to the Government or a Government authority shall not contain any
disrespectful or improper language;
(g) The Service Association shall not, without the previous sanction of the Government permit its proceedings to be open to the Press;
(h) The Service Association shall not use a strike or the threat of a strike against the Government as a means of achieving any of the purposes of the Association; and
(i)The Service Association shall have the following rule incorporated among its rules, namely:-
(j)There shall not be any change in the recognition of an Association for a period of three years, unless there be withdrawal of recognition under rule 6.
(k)The Association shall not adopt a “go-slow” or “work to rule” policy or advice its members to apply for mass casual leave.
(l) Any demonstration shall be peaceful and outside the office premises and not during office-hours.
(m) The Association shall not encourage any unfair labour practice like damage to Government property, interference with normal work and insubordination.
(n) The Association can send representation only on common service matter of its members first, direct to the Head of Department concerned, then to the Secretariat to Government of the respective Department concerned and then to the Government. In respect of individual case, the affected individual can find remedies by following the statutory rules in existence;
(o) Strike shall be deemed to include any demonstrative fast usually called “hunger strike” with the object of compelling something to be done by the Superior Officers. The Service Associations shall not, therefore, indulge in hunger strike with the object to achieve some of their demands.
“6. The Government may, if they are of opinion that a Service Association recognized or deemed to have been recognized under these rules has failed to comply with any of the conditions set out in Rule 4 or Rule 5 or for good and sufficient reasons to be recorded in writing, deserves to be derecognised, withdraw the recognition accorded to such Service Associations, provided that the recognition shall not be withdrawn unless such Service Association has been given an opportunity of making its representations.”
7. The Government may dispense with or relax the requirements of any of these rules to such extent and subject to such conditions as they may deem fit in regard to any Service Association or class of Service Associations.
8. If any question arises as to the interpretation of any of the provisions of these rules, it shall be referred to the Government whose decision thereon shall be final. Doctors in Tamil Nadu to observe one-day fast
http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=438020&sid=REG
Tiruchirappalli, April 21: Doctors working in government hospital and medical colleges in Tamil Nadu will observe a one-day fast here tomorrow to press their charter of demands.
Dr S Selvapandian, President of the Tamil Nadu government Doctors Assocation, said to the reporters here that their demands include implementation of time-bound promotions, and revision of Payscales.
The fast would be staged infront of district headquarters and medical colleges in the state.
Tiruchirappalli, April 21: Doctors working in government hospital and medical colleges in Tamil Nadu will observe a one-day fast here tomorrow to press their charter of demands.
Dr S Selvapandian, President of the Tamil Nadu government Doctors Assocation, said to the reporters here that their demands include implementation of time-bound promotions, and revision of Payscales.
The fast would be staged infront of district headquarters and medical colleges in the state.
Doctors demand pay increase
http://www.thehindu.com/2008/04/22/stories/2008042259730600.htm
TIRUCHI: The Tiruchi branch of the Tamil Nadu Government Doctors’ Association (TNGDA) has urged the State Government to introduce an upward revision in pay scales of doctors attached to Government hospitals.
There was a wide disparity between the pay structures for Government doctors in neighbouring states and Tamil Nadu, Association Tiruchi branch president S. Selvapandian told the media here on Monday.
The pay scale for government doctors in states including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala was almost two to three times higher than that of Tamil Nadu government doctors.
Time-bound promotions, as practised in other states, must be implemented for the doctors and promotion period must be fixed at five years. Department of Medical Education of Tamil Nadu does not provide hike in salary even after promotion which, Dr. Selvapandian said, was a violation of Indian Medical Council recommendations.
He complained that government doctors worked for over seventy hours a week owing to increasing vacancies in the hospitals. During the State-wide hunger strike, the doctors would also demand cutting down of working time to 40 hours a week. Long pending vacancies in the cadre of Deputy Directors of Tuberculosis, Family Welfare and Leprosy were not filled and these positions were yet to be created in newly formed districts.
Insisting on the implementation of voluntary retirement services for the doctors, Dr. Selvapandian said the TNGDA considered it as ‘human rights violation to overload doctors with work without giving them prospect to retire when they wish.’
He said that the members of the Association would go on a hunger strike in support of their demand on Tuesday. He, however, added that the functioning of the hospitals would not be affected, as only a section of doctors would take part in the stir. “The patients will not be affected at any cost,” he added.
Similar stir would be launched all over the State in which doctors of district headquarters hospitals and government medical college hospitals would participate.
TIRUCHI: The Tiruchi branch of the Tamil Nadu Government Doctors’ Association (TNGDA) has urged the State Government to introduce an upward revision in pay scales of doctors attached to Government hospitals.
There was a wide disparity between the pay structures for Government doctors in neighbouring states and Tamil Nadu, Association Tiruchi branch president S. Selvapandian told the media here on Monday.
The pay scale for government doctors in states including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala was almost two to three times higher than that of Tamil Nadu government doctors.
Time-bound promotions, as practised in other states, must be implemented for the doctors and promotion period must be fixed at five years. Department of Medical Education of Tamil Nadu does not provide hike in salary even after promotion which, Dr. Selvapandian said, was a violation of Indian Medical Council recommendations.
He complained that government doctors worked for over seventy hours a week owing to increasing vacancies in the hospitals. During the State-wide hunger strike, the doctors would also demand cutting down of working time to 40 hours a week. Long pending vacancies in the cadre of Deputy Directors of Tuberculosis, Family Welfare and Leprosy were not filled and these positions were yet to be created in newly formed districts.
Insisting on the implementation of voluntary retirement services for the doctors, Dr. Selvapandian said the TNGDA considered it as ‘human rights violation to overload doctors with work without giving them prospect to retire when they wish.’
He said that the members of the Association would go on a hunger strike in support of their demand on Tuesday. He, however, added that the functioning of the hospitals would not be affected, as only a section of doctors would take part in the stir. “The patients will not be affected at any cost,” he added.
Similar stir would be launched all over the State in which doctors of district headquarters hospitals and government medical college hospitals would participate.
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