(a) whether various demands of Extra-Departmental Agents are still under consideration of the Government;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the action the Government have taken so far in considering their demands;
(d) whether specific rules have been formulated for regularisation of their services; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI TAPAN SIKDAR)
(a) No, Sir.
(b) In view of (a) above, question does not arise.
(c) In respect of demands relating to recommendations of Justice Talwar Committee, orders were issued on 17.12.1998 after due consideration allowing the following benefits:
i) Increased monthly allowance of Gramin Dak Sevaks by a factor of 3.25 for the period 1.1.1996 to 28.2.1998.
ii) Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA), in lieu of monthly allowance related to workload, from 1.3.98.
iii) Increased amount of admissible ex-gratia gratuity from Rs. 6,000/- to Rs. 18,000/-
iv) Paid leave at the rate of 10 days for every half year without the provision of carry forward or encashment.
v) Increased office maintenance allowance admissible to Branch Postmaster from Rs. 25/- to Rs. 50/- per month.
vi) Lump sum Severance Amount of Rs. 20,000/- or Rs. 30,000/- depending on period of employment, on discharge from employment at the age of 65 years or death in harness or on absorption against departmental post.