Question : GAZETTED POSTS IN RAILWAYS



(a) whether Railways Men`s Unions have pointed out that a large number of gazetted posts in the Railways are worked charged;

(b) whether such posts are created at will; and

(c) if so, the steps taken to get the matter right?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL)

(a) : Yes Sir, a representation has been received.

(b) : No Sir, such posts are created against specific provision made in the sanctioned estimates based on yardsticks approved by Board on year to year basis and cease to operate when a particular project has been completed or sanctioned period expires.

(c) : Does not arise.