Question : INDUCTION OF CAMERAMAN TO IBPS



(a) whether the notification issued on November 5, 1990 notified that Doordarshan Cameraman Gr.I will be inducted IBPS after two years of service;

(b) if so, whether the recommendations of Fifth Pay Commission para 73.51 had recommended that cameraman Gr.I who is working in Doordarshan will be inducted to IBPS; and

(c) if so, the details thereof and the reasons of not inducting any cameraman Gr.I to IBPS?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)

(a) : By a notification dated 5th November, 1990, Cameramen Grade-I in the pay scale of Rs. 2375-3500/- with two years` regular service were made eligible for vacancies specifically marked for Programme Officer (Cameraman) at Junior Time Scale level. This clause could not be made operative as there is no post of Programme Officer (Cameraman).


(b) & (c) : The V Central Pay Commission recommended encadrement of Cameraman Grade-I in IB(P)S. However, due to pending litigation the matter is sub-judice.