Invitation for 150th Year Celebration of ASI at Bangalore

Dear Friends,

You might all be well aware that our century old Department is conducting its 150^th years of Anniversary and I am very much proud to say that Shri Manmohan Singh, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India had inaugurated the year long programme on 20^th December 2011 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi to mark the Anniversary.

Further, Bangalore and Dharwad Circles of ASI in a joint venture is also celebrating the 150^th year of Anniversary at Hotel Woodlands, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road, Bangalore on 30^th December 2011 at 11.30 hrs. On this occasion, Photo Exhibition of the Cultural Heritage of Karnataka will be put up at the venue. Shri Hansraj Bharadwaj, Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka is inaugurating the Photo Exhibition and launching the Website to mark the occasion and Dr Gautam Sen Gupta, Director General, ASI, New Delhi will preside over.

On behalf of Bangalore-Dharwad Circles of ASI and on behalf of this esteemed Association, I hereby take the opportunity to extend an Invitation to all the members of ASA across the country to take part in the ensuing programme in large numbers and make the entire programme a grand grand success.

Hope to Meet all of you in person on 30^th at Bangalore.

WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY AND MERRY CHRISTMAS

Postponement of Strike Notice

I am very much happy to inform you all that the Director General, A.S.I., Janpath, New Delhi has cleared many of the problems submitted in the Charter of Demands submitted by this association and has also assured to clear all the pending problems within short span of time. Hence, the Call notice issued for massive black flag demonstration scheduled for 20^th December 2011 is hereby withdrawn temporarily. The cooperation and support extended by all the members in this regard is really manifold and I take this opportunity to convey my sincere thanks to all of you.

Submission of “CHARTER OF DEMANDS” – and Call Notice for Massive Black Flag Demonstration

To
The Director General
and Chairman-JCM
Archaeological Survey of India
Janpath, New Delhi-110011.

Sub : Submission of “CHARTER OF DEMANDS” – and Call Notice for
Massive Black Flag Demonstration under Section 3 (a) ,(b) and (c)
of the Constitution of AIASA-Reg.

Sir,

Your kindself is fully aware that this Association has submitted many a resolutions adopted in the Historic AIC of Saranath held on 16th and 17th April 2011 regarding welfare measures of our beloved members, numerous representations on various issues for implementation. Many a important decisions taken in the JCM Meetings are still kept pending for past many months. It is highly regretable to note that no concrete decisions and positive steps have been taken by your end to mitigate the problems of the members which has created deep frustration among the Members. I am extremely sorry to state that lukewarm treatment is given to the correspondences of this Recognized Association. Consequently, it is decided to submit the following CHARTER OF DEMANDS for your consideration and immediate implementation.

CHARTER OF DEMANDS

1. Circulaltion of the Minutes of 64th JCM Meeting to all the Head of Offices of ASI.

2. Distribution of 585 Group D Posts amongst the Circles/Branches as already approved by the Departmental Screening Committee and as agreed in the Meeting held on 30.11.2010.

3. Permission to be issued to the Head of Offices/Circles for Flling up of vacant posts of Group D (Upgraded Group C Posts) fallen vacant w.e.f. 1.4.2009 on priority consequent to Retirement/Death Cases etc., in the interest of the safety and security of the Nationally Protected Monuments, strict and effective implementation of the recently amended A.M. & S.R. Act 2010 and strict vigil of the precious Antiquities displayed in the Galleries etc in the Museums. Non filling of these posts has created frustration among employees as also resulting in non regularization of long standing Temporary Status Casual Labourers.

4. Issue of Letter to S.A’s of Circles to contact Local Defence Office to appoint Ex-Serviceman as Monument Attendants on contract basis for strict and effective implementation of the amended A.M. & S.R.Act 2010.

5. Issue of Circular to all the Four Divisional Heads of Horticulture Branch for granting permission to Group C and D Staff under their jurisdiction for obtaining treatment in private Hospitals on emergent situations. Similarly powers for sanction of GPF Advance/Withdrawal.

6. Absorption of Long outstanding Temporary Status Casual Laourers as per norms.

7. Considering of all cases kept reserved in the panel as per seniority in respect of Compassionate Appointments as agreed in the JCM Meeting..

8. Immediate convening of Departmental Pay Anamoly Committee Meeting pending for the past 8 months.

9. Considering of genuine request Transfer cases in respect of Group C and D Staff as per the representations forwarded by the Association.

10. Relaxation of R.R. in conservation cadre for considering cases for promotion and grant of MACP.

11. Posting of Assistant Archaeologist to Hazarduari Palace Museum, Murshidabad without any further lapse of time.

12. Supply of Special variety of Uniforms to Group D Staff working in World Heritage Sites.

13. The Letters of the Association addressed by the Secretary General / C.W.C. Members are not properly and timely responded by the Directorate and other Head of Offices.

It is stated that in exercise of the powers conferred upon me vide article referred to above, on behalf of the C.W.C., I hereby issue this notice that in case the above “Charter of Demands” are not fulfilled within 15 days from the date of issue of this Notice, there is no other option for this Association but to launch a “MASSIVE BLACK FLAG DEMONSTRATION ” in front of the Directorate Office, A.S.I. Office, New Delhi on the eve of Inaugural Session of 150 years of ASI celebration at New Delhi during Third Week of December 2011.

I am sure, in the overall interest of the employees working in this century old organization which is organizing its 150 years of celebration across the country and arranging year long programme, you will not allow us to take such unpleasant steps under your tenuare and you will intervene personally to take suitable action to fulfill our above legitimate and genuine demands. I crave for your urgent attention.

Kindly acknowledge the receipt of this Notice at the earliest. I shall be highly grateful to you if you could kindly intimate me the course of action taken in this regard at the earliest.

Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(B.A. Chandra Shekhar)
Secretary General

Copy for information and needful action to:-

1) Smt Juthika Patankar, Addl. Director General (Admn), A.S.I., Janpath, New Delhi.
2) Shri B.R. Mani, Addl. Director General (Archaeology) , A.S.I., Janpath, New Delhi.
3) Shri B.B. Samaddar, Director (Administration), A.S.I., Janpath, New Delhi.
4) Shri P.K. Jain, Deputy Director (Accounts), A.S.I., Janpath, New Delhi.
5) Shri S.C. Sharma, President, AIASA, Lucknow Circle Unit, Lucknow.
6) Shri Bhim Sain, Vice-President, AIASA, H.D. No. II Unit, Safdarjung Tomb, New Delhi.
7) All CWC/UWC Office bearers of AIASA with the request to be prepared to take part in the “Massive Black Flag Demonstration ” in front of the venue of 150 years of ASI celebration at New Delhi in large numbers. Final Notice of the Demonstration will however be issued through Web Site of ASA, if Association fails to get proper response from the Diretorate within the scheduled time. They should be prepared to reach New Delhi during the Third week of December 2011 (preferably 19th December 2011).
8) Web Site of AIASA.

Notification of Approval of Museum Unit, Khajuraho

The Unanimous Election of the following Office bearers for the Unit Working Committee of MUSEUM BRANCH UNIT, KHAJURAHO (M.P) held on 25.11.2011 at KHAJURAHO is hereby Approved on behalf of the C.W.C. of AIASA. The Unit will function as fully recognized body of the All India Archaeological Service Association with immediate effect till further orders.

MUSEUM UNIT, KHAJURAHO

CHAIRMAN : SHRI MULAYAM SINGH

VICE CHAIRMAN : SHRI MOHAN LAL RAJAK

UNIT SECRETARY : SHRI KAMLESH MISHRA

JOINT SECRETARY : SHRI BHAGAWAT DAYAL TIWARI

TREASURER : SHRI JAGADISH PRASAD TIWARI

INTERNAL AUDITOR : SHRI R.N. SINGH

OFICE COUNCIL MEMBERS

STAFFSIDE LEADER : SHRI KAMLESH MISHRA

OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBER : SHRI MULAYAM SINGH

Sd/-

(B.A. Chandra Shekhar)

Secretary General

Promotion of Marksman to Draughtsman Gr. II

Directorate has issued Orders promoting 5 Marksman to the Post of Draughtsman Grade III and posted at their present working places. Orders issued in this regard is posted herewith for information to the members.

Transfer / Posting of Assistant Superintending Archaeologists in Various Museums

Note Sheet of A.S.I. submitted to MOC regarding Clerical Cadre

Minutes of 64th JCM Meeting held on 29.08.2011

Notification of Approval of Museum Unit, Bodhgaya

The Election of the following Office Bearers for the Unit Working Committee of Museum Unit, Bodhgaya held on 10.10.2011 is hereby Approved on behalf of the C.W.C. of AIASA. The Unit will function as fully recognized body of the All India Archaeological Service Association with immediate effect till further orders.

CHAIRMAN : SHRI. NARESH PASWAN

VICE CHAIRMAN : SHRI. A.B. KHAN

UNIT SECRETARY : SHRI. ANUJ KUMAR DIWAKAR

JOINT SECRETARY : SHRI. MANOJ KUMAR DWIVEDI

TREASURER : SHRI. MANOJ KUMAR

INTERNAL AUDITOR : SHRI. LAKSHMI SHANKER

OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBERS

STAFF SIDE LEADER : SHRI. ANUJ KUMAR DIWAKAR

OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBER : SHRI. GOVIND KUMAR

(B.A. Chandra Shekhar)

Secretary General

9 Head Clerks are re-designated as Works Assistant Gr. I

I am very much happy to inform you all that the Directorate has issued orders re-designating 9 Head Clerks as Works Assistant Gr. I. The Order issued in this regard is posted herewith for information to the members.

Dearness Allownce w.e.f July 2011

Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus for the year 2010-11

Action taken on the Agenda of 64th JCM Meeting

The 64th JCM Meeting was held on 29th August 2011 under the Chairmanship of the Director General and Chairman of JCM, ASI, New Delhi at Headquarters Office, New Delhi. The Action taken report on the Agenda of 64th JCM Meeting is posted herewith for information to the Members.

Convening of 64th JCM Meeting

The 64th JCM Meeting is being scheduled to be held on 29th August 2011 at Headquarters Office, New Delhi under the Chairmanship of the Director General, A.S.I., New Delhi. All the JCM Members are hereby requested to attend the above said meeting. A copy of the Letter received from the Directorate in this regard is posted herewith for information to the Members.

Notification of Apprival of Vadodara Circle Unit

The unanimous election of the following Office Bearers for the Unit Working Committee of the VADODARA CIRCLE UNIT, VADODARA held on 29.07.2011 at VADODARA is hereby Approved on behalf of the CWC of AIASA, subject to recovery of Annual Subscription from the bonifide members for the year 2011-12. The Unit will function as fully recognized body of the All India Archaeological Service Association with immediate effect till further order.

CHAIRMAN : SHRI H.R. LAHUTE

VICE CHAIRMAN : SHRI V.C. RATHWA

UNIT SECRETARY : SHRI A.R. SHAH

JOINT SECRETARY : SHRI C.M. DABHI

TREASURER : SHRI K.B. RATHOD

INTERNAL AUDITOR : SHRI P.K. PARMAR

OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBERS

STAFF SIDE LEADER : SHRI A.R. SHAH

OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBER : SHRI. M.B. SHAH

OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBER : SHRI B.S. RAWAT

OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBER : SHRI R.C. BARIA

Sd/-

(B.A. Chandra Shekhar)

Secretary General

Notification of Approval of Bhopal Circle Unit

The unanimous election of the following Office Bearers for the Unit Working Committee of BHOPAL CIRCLE UNIT, BHOPAL held on 13.07.2011 at BHOPAL is hereby Approved on behalf of the C.W.C. of AIASA. The Unit will function as fully recognized body of the All India Archaeological Service Association with immediate effect till further orders.

CIRCLE UNIT, BHOPAL

CHAIRMAN : SHRI RAMESH THAKUR
VICE CHAIRMAN : SHRI K.K. RAI
UNIT SECRETARY : SHRI BHASKAR PRASAD VERMA
JOINT SECRETARY : SHRI SANTHOSH KUMAR PATHAK
TREASURER : SHRI IMADUDDIN
INTERNAL AUDITOR : SHRI ANIL KUMAR GUPTA

OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBERS

STAFF SIDE LEADER : SHRI BHASKAR PRASAD VERMA
OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBER : SHRI SUNIL SATHE
OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBER : SHRI R.P. SINGH
OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBER : SHRI NEERAJ JAIN
OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBER : SHRI SANTHOSH KUMAR SAXENA
OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBER : SHRI MAHENDRA KUSHWAHA
OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBER : SMT. SUSHILA GUPTA

UNIT WORKING COMMITTEE
1) SMT. MAYA KHATRI 2) SMT. SHUMAYALA KHAN
3) SHRI SURENDRA SINGH BISHT 4) SHRI AWDHESH SINHA
5) SHRI BHAGWATI PACHORI 6) SHRI IFTEKHAR ALI 7) SHRI M.K. OJHA

Sd/-
(B.A. Chandra Shekhar)
Secretary General

Reminder for Fixing up of Date for 64th JCM

Members are aware that an Agenda was submitted to the Director General and Chairman of JCM, A.S.I., New Delhi and requested to fix up the date for convening the Meeting at the earliest vide this association letter dated 24.06.2011. Now a reminder has also been sent the the Director General for fixing up of date at the earliest. A copy of the Reminder sent sent to the Director General, A.S.I., New Delhi is posted herewith for information to the Members.

Notification of Approval of Delhi Circle Unit

The unanimous election of the following Office Bearers for the Unit Working Committee of DELHI CIRCLE UNIT, NEW DELHI held on 02.07.2011 at NEW DELHI is hereby Approved on behalf of the C.W.C. of AIASA. The Unit will function as fully recognized body of the All India Archaeological Service Association with immediate effect till further orders.

CIRCLE UNIT, DELHI

CHAIRMAN : SHRI KAILASH KUMAR
VICE CHAIRMAN : SHRI ULFAT SINGH MEENA
UNIT SECRETARY : SHRI DEEPAK KUMAR BHARADWAJ
JOINT SECRETARY : SHRI R. MANI
TREASURER : SHRI YOGESH KUMAR SHARMA
INTERNAL AUDITOR : SHRI DHARAM SINGH PANWAR


(B.A. Chandra Shekhar)
Secretary General

Agenda for 64th JCM Meeting

AGENDA FOR THE 64^th MEETING OF J.C.M. OF ALL INDIA ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION TO BE HELD AT NEW DELHI

1. REVIEW OF PENDING POINTS:

The Decisions taken in the 63^nd JCM Meeting and Implementation of the same on various points of Agreement may be intimated to the Staff side. Further, the Status on the pending points, which are in process of implementation, may also be intimated to the Association.

2. DELEGATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS TO DIRECTOR (MUSEUMS) FOR CONSIDERING TRANSFER CASES OF GROUP C AND D STAFF WORKING IN MUSEUM BRANCH FROM ONE REGION TO ANOTHER.

It is brought to the notice of the Chairman that quite a huge number of applications in respect of Group C and D Staff working in Museums Branch are pending for more than a year for considering transfer cases from one region to another. At present, these powers are rested with the Directorate and practically it becomes very difficult for the Directorate office to consider all the cases of Group C and D Staff. Hence, it is requested that these powers be delegated to the Director (Museums), A.S.I., New Delhi for smooth, speedy and fair administration.

3. IMMEDIATE FILLING UP OF VACANT GROUP C AND MONUMENT ATTENDANTS AND DISTRIBUTION OF SANCTIONED POSTS OF GROUP D FOR STRICT AND EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDED AM&ASR ACT 2010.

It is brought to the notice of the Chairman that consequent upon the superannuation , quite a large number of Monument Attendant posts are lying vacant in the Circles and needs to be filled up on priority which is highly essential in the interest of protection, preservation, safety, security of the Nationally Protected Monuments as also for strict and effective implementation of the amended AM&ASR Act 2010. Further, as already agreed in the 62^nd JCM, the Group D Posts are to be distributed to the Circles/Branches. Necessary sanction/permission may please be sent to the Head of Offices of Circles by the Directorate office immediately.

4. FILLING UP OF ALL VACANT GROUP C AND D POSTS IN THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL/SITE MUSEUMS ON PRIORITY IN THE BEST INTEREST OF SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE DISPLAYED OBJECTS.

It is brought to the notice that majority of the Group C and D posts are lying vacant in almost all the Archaeological and Site Museums. In some of the Museums, a responsible officer is not posted and not even a single regular Group D is posted which is causing great problem in handling of the precious displayed objects. In addition, majority of these Museums do not have L.D. Clerks for attending to routine official correspondences, preparation of regular Pay Bills and other claims of the Staff etc. Hence, it is in the interest of the safety, security and better preservation of the precious objects displayed in the Galleries and the Reserve Collection, action may please be initiated for filling up of all vacant posts on time bound.

5. ABSORPTION OF LONG OUTSTANDING TEMPORARY STATUS CASUAL LABOURERS AGAINST VACANT GROUP D POSTS AS PER NORMS ON PRIORITY.

It is brought to the notice that some of the Officials who were accorded Temporary Status during 1993 has not been absorbed till date due to one reason or other. In some of the cases, the Officials were expired, but without getting any financial benefit nor appointment to their family on compassionate appointment from the Department. Hence, it is demanded that these long outstanding T.S. casual Labourers on priority.

6. OPENING OF LEGAL CELL AT CIRCLE LEVELS ON TOP PRIORITY FOR STRICT AND EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDED AM&ASR ACT 2010.

Consequent upon the strict and effective implementation of the Amended AM &ASR Act 2010, the Monument Attendants, Conservation Assistants and the Superintending Archaeologist of Circles are facing numerous problem and are forced to concentrate only on the strict implementation of the Act, by issuing Notices to the Parties, Lodging Complaints with the Police, Correspondence with the Taluk and District level authorities, convening of Meetings, thereby the conservation, protection, preservation and the developmental activities of the Monuments are being hampered. Hence, it is suggested to open a legal cell at the circle levels so that the existing conservation staff can attend to their regular developmental works as also to achieve the financial target in time to time.

7. RELAXATION OF R.R. IN THE CONSERVATION CADRE FOR CONSIDERING THEIR CASES FOR PROMOTION AS ALSO FOR GRANT OF MACP.

8. CREATION OF CHEQUE DRAWING AND DISBURSING OFFICER POST IN DHARWAD AND SHIMLA CIRCLES ON TOP PRIORITY.

It is brought to the notice of the Chairman that both these Circles are Major Circles having world heritage Monuments and Sites of National importance and are located far away from the existing C.D.O. offices at Goa and Chandigarh Circles. It is in the interest of the developmental activities to be undertaken by these Circles, it is suggested to create Cheque Drawing and Disbursing powers to the Head of Circles at the earliest.

9. OPENING OF A MINI CIRCLE AT SARANATH IN THE INTEREST OF BETTER CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF WORLD HERITAGE SITES /NATIONALLY PROTECTED MONUMENTS AS ALSO THE DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF THE SITES/MONUMENTS.

10. IMMEDIATE CONVENING OF MEETING FOR CONSIDERING THE CASES FOR COMPASSIONATE APPOINTMENT. IT IS ALSO REQUESTED TO CONSIDER THE CASES KEPT RESERVED IN THE PANEL AS PER SENIORITY.

11. EXPEDITE FILLING UP OF ALL SANCTIONED POSTS IN ALL THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR OFFICES FOR SMOOTH ADMINISTRATION AND SPEEDY CORRESPONDENCES.

12. DELEGATION OF POWERS TO HEAD OF OFFICES OF FOUR DIVISIONS OF HORTICULTURE BRANCH FOR GRANTING PERMISSION TO THE GROUP C AND D STAFF FOR OBTAINING TREATMENT IN PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN EMERGENT SITUATIONS.

13. ISSUE OF CIRCULAR BY THE DIRECTORATE TO HEAD OF OFFICES OF CIRCLES/ BRANCHES DECLARING ALL GROUP ‘ D’ AS UPGRADED GROUP ‘ C ‘.

Consequent upon the recommendations of the 6^th CPC, all Group D Staff working in Central Government Departments are being upgraded as Group C. In this connection, a circular may please be issued by the Directorate to all Head of Offices of Circles/Branches in this regard, so that the Head of Offices can extract duties accordingly.

14. ANY OTHER POINTS WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE CHAIR.

15. TENTATIVE DATE FOR NEXT J.C.M.

Promotion of 18 Upper Division Clerk to the Post of Head Clerks

I am very much happy to inform you all that the Directorate Office has issued Orders vide letter No. F.N. 12-1/2011-Adm-I dated 21.06.2011 Promoting 18 Upper Division Clerk to the Post of Head Clerk and are being posted at the nearby places.. I on behalf of this Association and on my Own behalf congratulate all the Promotees. The Office Order issued in this regard is posted herewith for information to the members.

Notification of Approval of Excavation Branch Unit, Vadodara

The unanimous election of the following Office Bearers for the Unit Working Committee of EXCAVATION BRANCH UNIT V, VADODARA (Gujarat) held on 13.06.2011 at Vadodara is hereby Approved on behalf of the C.W.C. of AIASA. The Unit will function as fully recognized body of the All India Archaeological Service Association with immediate effect till further orders.

UNIT WORKING COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN : SHRI R.N. KUMARN

VICE CHAIRMAN : SHRI K.P. PARMAR

UNIT SECRETARY : SHRI. B.M. ROHIT

JOINT SECRETARY : SHRI. H.R. TADVI

TREASURER : SMT. SUNITA PARMAR

INTERNAL AUDITOR : SHRI N.B. SONI

OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBERS

1) STAFF SIDE LEADER : SHRI B.M. ROHIT

2) OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBER : SHRI S.L. VYAS

3) OFFICE COUNCIL MEMBER : SHRI N.M. RAVAL

Sd/-

(B.A. Chandra Shekhar)
Secretary General