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.