REVISION OF SCHEME OF EX-GRATIA RELIEF FOR UNCOVERED MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR COST/PROTRACTED DISEASE

25^TH November,2013.

To

The Chairman-cum-Managing Director,                                                                  

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.,

87, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort,

Mumbai – 400001.

Dear Sir,

During my recent visit to HO, Mumbai in last week  I have come to know that the  Board of Directors have  given approval for revision of Scheme of Ex-gratia relief for uncovered Medical expenses for high cost/protracted disease.

I, on behalf of NFGIE , sincerely express my thanks for your endeavour in getting revision of the existing Scheme.  You will appreciate that for more than one year NFGIE is constantly pursuing and highlighting the need for amendment of the said existing scheme in view of the exorbitant rise in the cost of treatment of such highly dreaded diseases and requested your good office to take necessary step for revision of the same.

It is really praiseworthy that as CMD of New India you have again come forward to provide relief to a great extent to the employees as well as family members  who are the victim of such diseases. We also express our thanks to Mr. A B Dange, Chief Manager, EWS and Mr. Madhu Illayat , Deputy Manager for providing necessary assistances  in this regard. We have great pleasure in taking up the issue in right earnest with you for a pretty long time.

Trust, you will issue necessary circulars shortly to effect necessary changes in the existing scheme so as to include cases of Mr. T K Sinha, AO, BBSR RO and other similar cases.

With due regards

Yours faithfully,

SUJIT BAGCHI

GENERAL SECRETARY

NFGIE

Meeting of GMs (P) with Check off qualified Unions/Associations of Class I and Class III/IV on 27.11.2013 for discussions on Promotion Policy

To

The Principal Officer bearers of Check off qualified Unions/Associations of Class I and Class III/IV,

Dear Sir,

Representations have been received for holding a meeting with Check off Qualified Unions/Associations for discussion on Promotion Policy.  The matter has been examined and it has now been decided to convene a meeting of GMs (P) with Check off Qualified Unions /Associations in this regard.  The details of the venue, date and time of the meeting are given below for the information of the said Unions/Associations:-

Venue:The Office of GIPSA, Ground Floor, Jeevan Deep Bldg., Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110 001

Date of the Meeting : 27^th November, 2013, Wednesday

Time of the Meeting:

With Class III/IV Check off qualified Unions/Associations : 11.00. a.m. to 01.30 p.m.

With Class I Check off qualified Unions/Associations : 02.30 p.m. to 05.00 p.m.

We are sending herewith a soft copy of invitation letter dated 11.11.2013 from CE, GIPSA on the subject, which is self-explanatory.  Hard copy of the same is being sent by conventional mode.

Each Check off qualified Union/Association is requested to nominate 02 of their representatives for attending the said meeting in terms of the Check off Accreditation Norms and inform their names to us in advance  i.e. to reach us by 20.11.2013 by mail.  Kindly note that, as per check-off norms, officers-in-charge of operating offices are not eligible to participate in the discussions.

Please acknowledge receipt of the mail.  

Thanks and Regards.

SPR Lolla,

Sr. Vice President, GIPSA

Mobile #  8800447795

GOLDEN GATE SCHEME

Dear All Concerned,

Many of our colleagues/comrades are inquire whether "Golden Gate Scheme" is still opened or closed. We hereby give clarification to you all. 
It is to reported that the Company (New India) has re-opened Golden Gate for Officers. The said  circular is very much available in "Documents Stores > Corporate HRM > Circulars " in CWISS.
This is for your information.

......EDITOR

MEETING WITH GM(P) & DGM AT KOLKATTA BY GENERAL SECRETARY, NFGIE

OCTOBER 24, 2013

NFGIE/CIRCULAR/OCT/13

Friends,

We have had the opportunity to meet Mr. P. Nayak, GM (HRM) and Mr Dinesh Waghela, DGM at Kolkata for discussion on  certain issues pertaining to the employees and officers.

We have demanded that in view of  inadequate security and  poor infrastructure,  no lady employee be posted at Micro-office. The GM(P) has assured to take up the matter with GIPSA.

We have demanded another option for Pension and  early arrangement for wage negotiation.

We have been demanding reconstitution of sports club with the inclusion of all checked off unions/associations. Though it was assured all the time but it is yet to be materialized.  On our  reminder the GM(P) has promised to finalize the matter shortly.

We took up the issue of long pending revision of Scheme of Ex-gratia payment of uncovered medical expenses from CMD Fund.  G.M. has assured that the matter is under serious consideration and he will try to expedite the matter.

Regarding demand for exclusion of newly upgraded FTS from PTS from the scope of New Pension Scheme and put them in the purview of Pension Scheme – 1995, GM has agreed to consider the matter in positive way.

We have also demanded payment of Domiciliary lump sum medical  Payment to both class-III and Class I as is allowed in other GIPSA companies.  It is pertinent to inform all  that on this point we wrote a letter to GMP on 4.9.2013.

We have demanded restoration of Compassionate Appointment which is our long pending demand.  We have been given to understand that the matter is under active consideration.

We also requested for evolving a scheme of Incentive for all employees of company/industry discarding the present discriminatory scheme.GM(P) informed that the matter is under active consideration.

Regarding newly proposed GMC Policy we have   demanded a Meeting with the Management exclusively for the purpose of removing the anomalies and other tit bits detrimental to the welfare of the employees including retired employees. The GM(P) assured to  do the needful in this regard. 

With Diwali Greetings  

Sd/- xx xx xx xx,

SUJIT BAGCHI

GENERAL SECRETARY

NFGIE

RELIEF FOR SEVERE 'PHILINE' CYCLONIC STORM STRUCK ON 12.10.2013 TO ANDHRA n ODISSA STATES

DT. 21.10.2013

TO                                                                                                                

THE CHAIRMAN-CUM-MANAGING DIRECTOR

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO. LTD.,

MUMBAI

 Dear sir,

 Hope you are aware that  a large area of costal   part of   Orissa and Andhra Pradesh are

badly affected  due to severe cyclonic storm (PHILINE) which struck on   12.10.2013.

A large number of employees  working in New India have suffered financial loss due

to property damage.

  

At this crucial juncture of this misfortune  it would be great help if your goodself kindly

offer  some financial assistance in the form of Grand/Interest free loan to the affected

victims, as has been given in the past.

Please note that recently occurred in Uttarakhand  natural calamities,  United India Insurance

Company without waiting clearance from OIC (flag company) offered financial assistance to its employees  in the form of Interest free loan.

We are confident your august self  will do the needful considering the plight of the hapless

Victims of the natural fury and  your help would provide some sort of  umbrella to them.

Thanking You,

 urs faithfully,

Sd/- XX XX XX,

SUJIT BAGCHI

GENERAL SECRETARY

NFGIE, MUMBAI

" GMC POLICY" STALLED ONCE AGAIN AT THE INSTANCE OF "JAC"

F L A S H

ALL ORGANISING/REGIONAL SECRETARIES

SECOND TIME BACK TRACK BY GIPSA ON THE ISSUE OF STAFF GROUP MEDICLAIM POLICY DUE TO PERSISTENT JOINT MOVEMENT BY ALL THE CHECKED OFF UNIONS/ASSOCIATIONS EXCEPT AIIEA (GURUMOORTY).

GIPSA INSTRUCTED  ALL THE MEMBER PSU INSURANCE COMPANIES TO PUT ON HOLD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STAFF GROUP MEDICLAIM POLICY.

CONGRATS TO ALL.

SUJIT BAGCHI

GENERAL SECRETARY,NFGIE,MUMBAI 
...................

Dear All,
What could the reason be ? Is it whether :

1. GIPSA intends to invite all check-off qualified unions again for talks / discussions on the revised Policy ?
    OR
2. GIPSA is willing to do away with availing the services of TPA as all Unions / Associations are having the "removal of TPA" in common as their main demand ?
OR
 3. GIPSA simply intends to postpone the date of implementation without further modifications/improvements since a couple of INSURERS are not fully prepared for the same ?

It is equally important to know the intention of GIPSA management or else we should not stop our JAC natin-wide agitational process with an relaxed or laid-back attitude. 

Friends, be alert on this issue and let all our JAC members will continue our struggle till the New GMC policy resolves to our expectations.  Unity is our strength.

>>>>EDITOR

An anti employee NEW GMC POLICY- A Massive Demonstration before National H. O., Kolkatta

Dear Friends,

This is to inform you that on 09.10.2012 a massive demonstration  by All leading checked off qualified Unions/Associations except AIIEA  was organised before National Insurance Company"s Head Office , Kolkata condeming the  anti-employee GMC Policy (Group Medicalim Policy for employees and retired employees).

 All the Regional Secretaries are requested to contact GIEAIA,BVKS , NATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF GENERAL INSURANCE  OFFICERS ASSOCIATION -  (CONFED) , ALL INDIA GENERAL INSURANCE SC/ST EMPLOYEES PARISAD to hold similar demonstration in the respective areas. Please refer to my earlier mail with attachment of the joint representation. Future agitational  programme  as may be decided by the All India Committee of the participating Unions/Association will be communicated to  you in due course. 

Units of Chennai,Mumbai and Delhi are specially advised to lodge similar joint demonstration before Head Office of United India ,New India and Oriental immediately.

With festive greetings,

SUJIT BAGCHI, GEN.SECY., NFGIE 

10.10.2013

After the terrible earthquake and Tsunami that hit Japan here are some things the world should learn from them

Dear All,
                                  10 things to learn from "JAPAN"

1. THE CALM

Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been
elevated.

2. THE DIGNITY
Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude
gesture.

3. THE ABILITY
The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn't fall.

4. THE GRACE
People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get
something.

5. THE ORDER
No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just
understanding.

6. THE SACRIFICE
Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they
ever be repaid?

7. THE TENDERNESS
Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for
the weak.

8. THE TRAINING
The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did
just that.

9. THE MEDIA
They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only
calm reportage.

10. THE CONSCIENCE
When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves
and left quietly.

...EDITOR

Implementation of Hon'ble Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) Judgement by GIPSA

Dear All,

You may be well aware that a judgement was pronounced on 14/17-06-2013 in WP No.4131/2010 by Nagapur Bench of Hon'ble Bombay High Court in regard to granting pension to Development Officers (SVRS-2003). The judgement came in favour of the petitioners. In support of our SVRS-2003 Development Fraternity, NFGIE is also making every effort, basing upon the said judgement, in immediate implementation by FOUR GIPSA Companies.

The following are the some salient feature of judgement & our request with GIPSA:-

""The Judgement orders payment of arrears of pension (including commuted value of pension) to SVRS-2003 Development Officers who are pension optees and have completed 20 years of qualifying service and whose applications for Special Voluntary Retirement Package (SVRS-2003) have been accepted by the Public Sector General Insurance Companies after adding 5 (five) years of qualifying service while determining the quantum of pension as per Paragraph 30(5) of the General Insurance (Employees’) Pension Scheme, 1995 on or before 31^st January, 2014. Further, with effect from 1^st February, 2014 payment of arrears to be paid with interest. Copy of Paragraph-30(5) of the General Insurance (Employees’) Pension Scheme, 1995 attached hereto.

References: The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India Judgement reported at (2009) 5 SCC 313 dated 27.03.2009 (Civil Appeal No. 1942 of 2009) Bank of India & Another Vrs. K. Mohandas & Others., due to which Judgement Public Sector Banks have already released payment of arrears of pension (including commuted value of pension) after adding 5 (five) years of qualifying service to all eligible Bank employees/officers 4 years ago.

GIPSA being requested: Therefore, you are requested to implement above said Judgement of Hon’ble Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) and to order to Public Sector General Insurance Companies to make payment of arrears of pension (including commuted value of pension) after adding 5 (five) years of qualifying service while determining the quantum of pension as per Paragraph 30(5) of the General Insurance (Employees’) Pension Scheme, 1995 to pension eligible Development Officers who opted for Special Voluntary Retirement Package (SVRS-2003) immediately.""

...EDITOR 

R.T.I. Hearing and Divisional Bench of High Court- Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad.

Dear All,

You are aware that Mr. K.S.N.Murthy, AO, New India, Srikakaulam DO under Vizag RO had filed TWO(2) cases viz., One in RTI regardin submission of question papers and answer sheet in 2011 (Within Class-I) Promotional Exercise. Initially a video conference was arranged for him on 30th September, 2013 with GM, CIC and CPIO, New India Assurance, Head Office regarding the High Court case in Divisional Bench. It has been postponed to 12th November, 2013. So far the said case was changed 5 Divisional benches for final hearing.  Friends, Let us wait for the Best.  

This information received from the petitioner, Mr. KSN Murthy, who is also representing NFGIE in the capacity of Jt. Secretary for Vizag Region.

.....EDITOR

PROGRESS OF WAGE REVISION IN BANKING SECTOR IN INDIA

DEAR ALL,
THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME SALIENT FEATURES ON THE SUBJECT MATTER.

As promised on 12th August 2013, after announcement of major points, I am putting my views and analysis. UFBU and IBA had negotiation talks on 12^th August 2013.    According to UFBU discussions were fruitful and satisfactory decisions on following important issues were arrived at :-

(a)    IBA has agreed that the Xth BPS will be applicable w.e.f. 1^st November, 2012 i.e. 
          the due date as per previous BPS;

      (b)   That 4400 will be merged for the purpose of DA

It is for the first time that since  Xth BPS has become due,  some serious discussions seems to have taken place and some firm commitments arrived at.  However,  it appears UFBU has once again failed to extract honourable commitment from IBA and bankers have already lost the initial battle.  Now chances of major hike have receded.

By agreeing that Xth BPS will be made applicable from the due date, IBA has not done any favour but merely agreed to do what was due to bankers.   On the second issue, that is merger of CPI points, the agreement to merge 4440 only shows that UFBU has failed in its duty to protect the interests of its cadre.   Everybody will remember that in Sixth Pay Commission, the merger was done upto the due date of revision and under the new scales the new DA was 0%.     In the circular UFBU has claimed:

“IBA explained their constraints to consider merger of Dearness Allowance at higher index points. After prolonged discussions and on the insistence of the UFBU for merger of D.A at a higher level to enable construction of Pay Scales in a reasonable manner looking to the Pay Scales of employees and officers in comparable sectors, IBA agreed and conceded to merge Dearness Allowance up to 4440 Consumer Price Index i.e. 401 slabs and construct new pay scales accordingly”   

UFBU has conveniently ignored to share with its cadre the constraints given by IBA.   I feel, it is wrong on the part of UFBU as to not share such constraints with cadre as it means they do not believe in  transparency.   If such constraints are genuine, then let these be made public.    Without going into further details, at present,  I leave it to our readers whether they need UFBU to be accountable to the cadre or to the management / IBA.

Thus, UFBU has lost a great opportunity to ensure that merger of CPI points should have been  upto October 2012 instead of October 2011.   It was during this period that there was steep increase in inflation and IBA has easily made fool of UFBU by ensuring that bankers do not get the benefit of merger for the period which has highest increase due to inflation.   By keeping Basic Pay at a lower level, IBA will be able to suppress the wage bill in the long run, and the losers will be bankers.

.....EDITOR

EVERYTHING IS LESS IN 21ST CENTURY

WELCOME TO THE 21ST CENTURY! *Our Phones ~ Wireless  *Cooking ~ Fireless *Cars ~ Keyless  *Food ~ Fatless *Tires ~ Tubeless  *Dress ~ Sleeveless *Youth ~ Jobless  *Leaders ~ Shameless *Relationships ~ Meaningless  *Attitude ~ Careless *Wives ~ Fearless  *Babies ~ Fatherless *Feelings ~ Heartless  *Education ~ Valueless *Children ~ Mannerless  Everything is becoming LESS but still our hopes are ~ Endless. In fact we are ~ Speechless  And our Politicians are  CLUELESS !!

Enjoy!! 

RESTRICTED HOLIDAYS

September 23. 2013

The General Manager, Personnel

The New India Assurance Co Ltd

87 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort

Mumbai – 400001

Dear Sir,

                           Re: Restricted Holidays

Hope you will recall that Restricted Holidays List of Year-2013 in New India differ  from the list  of the  Restricted Holidays of United India.  We brought this anomaly to  your knowledge.  As you often insist on following the footstep of Flag Company, we demanded declaration of Restricted Holidays region-wise.  This practice was also followed in the past by New India HO.  All other GIPSA companies also follow region-wise Restricted Holiday list to assuage the sentiments of different communities in a varied country like ours.

Trust your authority before finalization of publication of Restricted Holiday list may co-ordinate with other GIPSA companies and do the needful. 

Thanking you

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-

SUJIT BAGCHI

GENERAL SECRETARY

NFGIE

Vehicle Loan for upgraded FTS

Date: - 04.09.2013

To

MR. P.NAYAK

GENERAL MANAGER(P)

THE NEW INDIA ASSURANCE CO.LTD

87,M.G.ROAD, FORT,

MUMBAI -400001

Dear Sir,

Reg:- Vehicle Loan for upgraded FTS

You are aware that at present an employee of class-III & IV cadre can avail the vehicle loan after completion of 5 years continuous service. 

The present Management of The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. has been gracious enough to upgrade  almost all the PTS in New India during the year 2012 and 2013.  Now, we like to point it out to your authority that these 5-years waiting period for availing a Vehicle Loan is causing serious hardship for these upgraded FTS.  As they served a long period as PTS and if they have to wait for another 5-years for availing the vehicle loan the remaining period of service will be very much less for repayment of vehicle loan. 

Hence, we like to place before you our demand for waiving this 5-year clause and make them eligible for getting the vehicle loan.  In this regard, we may cite the Circular No. CORP:HRM:PROM/CL.III-IV CELL/SNN/2013 dated 3^rd May,2013 signed by your goodself whereby these upgraded FTS has been allowed pro-rata weightage for their past services.

Awaiting your prompt response.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
Sd/- xx xx xx,
SUJIT BAGCHI
GENERAL SECRETARY
NFGIE 

Copy to:- Mr. S.N.Nallasivan,Chief Manager…. For information and to take necessary action

                                                                                   please

LUMPSUM MEDICLAIM PAYMENT - LETTER TO GM,NEW INDIA BY NFGIE

Date: 04-09-2013
Mr. P. Nayak,                                                                                               

General Manager, HRM,

The New India Assurance Co.Ltd.,

87, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort,

Mumbai – 400001.

Dear Sir,

I like to draw your kind attention to the Circular Ref. CORP:HRM:EWS:2013 dated 15^th March, 2013 issued by Mr. A B Dange, Chief Manager, EWS, point no.1(3) of which states as follows:

 

“If the spouse of an Officer is working in the industry in Class III/IV cadre, and if Officer or Development Officer is covered under Medical Benefit Schemes applicable to Officers/Development Staff, such spouse is not eligible to receive lump sum payment towards domiciliary benefits”.

Whereas in United India both husband and wife working in the same organization (one of them in class-I cadre and other is in class-III) are entitled to get lumpsum payment for Domiciliary treatment.  In this connection, we are quoting the last Para of Page No. 39 of the Personnel Manual Part-II of United India Insurance Co. Ltd. which states

 “Lumpsum payment can be made separately where both the spouse are employed either with the same Company or other GIPSA member companies either both as Officers or one as Officer and the other as Class-III employee”.

We have also got the confirmation that Oriental Insurance Co. Ltd. is also releasing lumpsum Domiciliary payment to both Husband and Wife both though one of them belong to class-I and other is in class-III.

Moreover, we find no rationale in the New India’s stand in the point 1(3) of the said circular ,  we like to point out that in New India also, husband and wife working in the class-I category are both eligible to get the lumpsum payment for Domiciliary Treatment.  Similarly both husband and wife working in class-III category are allowed to receive the same. 

In view of the facts stated above we think that New India should also allow lumpsum payment for Domiciliary Treatment to both husband and wife in whatever the category they belong to and issue an order in this regard at the earliest.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
Sd/- XX XX XX,
SUJIT BAGCHI
GENERAL SECRETARY
NFGIE

Copy to:- 1. Mr. A.B. Dange,Chief Manager(EWS)… for information & to take necessary action please

2.Mr. D.R.Waghela (DGM)……for information and to take necessary action please

GROUP MEDICLAIM POLICY- OUTCOME OF 'NFGIE' TALKS WITH 'GIPSA'

August 20, 2013

TO ALL MEMBERS

 Friends,

As you are aware that the meeting of GIPSA with checked-off Union/Association on New Group Mediclaim Policy (GMC) was held as scheduled on 19^th instant at New Delhi.  The joint meeting with class-III Unions/Associations was presided by Mr. M. Parshad, Chief Executive, GIPSA.  GMPs of all the GIPSA Companies were present in the meeting.  NFGIE was represented by the undersigned alongwith Mr. T. Gopal Krishnan, Vice-President, NFGIE and General Secretary of GIC Employees’ Union, AP & Vizag.

Initiating the discussion spokesperson of GIPSA Mr. M. Parshad highlighted the positive aspects of the proposed GMC which GIPSA intended to introduce from 01.07.2013 which was deferred due to the resistance from the most of the checked-off unions/associations.  The positive aspects of the proposed GMC Policy as stated by GIPSA are benefit of Floater Policy, waiving of pre-existing disease conditions, payment of ambulance charges, medical Check-up facilities, premium sharing upto 75% by the Company for Retired employees, cashless benefits through TPAs and few others.  While opening up the discussion NFGIE representative expressed displeasure for not calling all the checked-off Unions/Associations irrespective of class in a joint meeting.  It was also pointed out that though two months back observations of NFGIE on the proposed GMC was submitted to GIPSA, they are again asking opinion on the same.  It was clearly stated that Unions expected that GIPSA will come out with some modifications/ improvements on the GMC.  It was again stressed the need for increasing “Eligible Sum Insured Limit”,  Option for changing  Sum Insured at every renewal, Choice of available optional sum insured in multiple of 1 lac, Waiving of “Cap on Room and ICCU, CCU charges and other sub-limits. Free Medical check-up for each member of the family irrespective of claim under the policy, improvement in the maternity benefit cover and one more option for the left out retired employees and lower sum insured for single member policy holder.  Introduction of TPA was vehemently opposed and reduction of the premium rate was demanded.  The rationale behind the high premium rate was asked to be explained.  It was categorically stated, unless some major improvement in respect of eligible sum insured, reduction in the premium rate and discard of TPA is done, NFGIE will oppose the new Group Mediclaim Policy.  GIPSA expressed its opinion that though the points raised by the 

unions are valid and it will be seriously looked into but at the same time it expressed its inability for the cost factor.  It appears that GIPSA is willing to effect some minor changes /improvements in respect of such as Removal on the cap on the Room Rent, Waiving of TPA charges, Reduction of premium in very few cases, some changes in the Maternity Benefit Cover, allowing option to change sum insured at every option etc.   It was demanded that before finalization of the GMC Cover, GIPSA should inform the Union.  It seems GIPSA is interested to introduce the new scheme w.e.f. 1^st October, 2013. 

Friends, a meeting of all the checked-off class-I Associations of the GIPSA companies, GIEAIA and NFGIE was held on 19^th afternoon at National Insurance Co. Ltd.’s RO.  Checked-off Unions of class-II Officers of GIPSA companies could not attend the same meeting as they were having meeting with GIPSA at that time.  Representatives of GIEAIA and NFGIE apprised the others about the deliberations in the meeting of the morning session.   It was also informed about the insistence by AIIEA to introduce the new GMC Policy at the earliest.  The checked-off class-I Associations are scheduled to meet with GIPSA on 20^th morning.  It has been agreed in this joint meeting that if GIPSA does not come out with some major improvements in the new policy an endeavour will be made by all checked-off unions / associations to chalk out some joint programme. For this purpose leaders of all the checked-off unions will meet in Delhi on 26^th or 27^th August, 2013.  Any further development in this regard will be communicated to you.

Friends, Com. S. N. Upadhyay, veteran leader of GIEAIA stressed the need to form a Joint Committee of all Unions in line with Banking Sector to strengthen the bargaining power to deal with the GIPSA on Wage Negotiation discussion which is supposed to commence soon.

With greetings,

Sd/-xx xx xx,

Sujit Bagchi

GENERAL SECRETARY

Representation against Promotion Transfers/TMP Transfers/Consequential Transfers.

August 20, 2013.

The Chairman-cum-Managing Director,

The New India Assurance Co. Ltd.,

87, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort,

Mumbai -  400001.

Dear Sir,

Re: Representation against Promotion Transfers/TMP Transfers/

       Consequential Transfers.

We like to bring under your kind attention about the letter, ref. CORP:HRM:CL-I CELL:PE:2013 dated 14^th August, 2013 addressed to all Regional In-charges by Mr. D R Waghela, Dy. General Manager with regard to the above.

While we admit posting of officers and employees are the prerogative of the Management at the same time an officer/employee has got equal right to represent/appeal before his superiors regarding any hardship he may face due to the proposed transfer/posting.  It is more deplorable that even it is threatened that if any officer/employee make any such representation, the same would be viewed very seriously and recorded in the Confidential Report of such officers/employees.

We feel such sort of Circular has never been issued in New India’s record and reminiscent the emergency period of 1975.

We urge upon you to intervene into the matter and advise Mr. Waghela to withdraw the Circular and if feasible, to consider the appeal of the deserving employees/officers for the interest of the staff members and the company as well.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-xx xx xx xx,

SUJIT BAGCHI

GENERAL SECRETARY

Copy to: Mr.P.Nayak, GM (HRM)……for information and to take necessary action please