Misinterpretation of MACP Scheme

To

               The Director of Accounts (Postal),

               Mahanadi Vihar, Cuttack.

Sub:-       Reg. Misinterpretation of  MACP Scheme.

Sir,

               Some of the Comrades of  AIPAEA have brought  to my notice that the date of effect of  their financial up gradation have been deferred  equal to the number of days they have participated in Strike.

2.            The  some of the relevant rulings for  grant of  financial up-gradation are as under:-

As per the provision of para-9 of Annexure attached with O.M.No. 4-7/(MACPS)/2009-PCC dtd. 18.9.2009,  Regular service for the purpose of  MACPS shall commence from the date  of   joining of a post in direct entry grade on regular basis either on direct recruitment basis or on absorption /re-employment basis.

3.            Treatment of strike period for ACP Scheme has been clarified at point No. 49 of  Deptt. of Personnel and Training O.M. NO. 35034/1/97-Estt(D) (Vol.IV) dtd. 18.7.2001 is given below ( Photo copy enclosed).

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Whether any period(s) of break in service under FR-17-A declared during the career of an employee will have any adverse effect on his getting financial up gradation under the ACP Scheme?

Break in service under FR-17 A incurs only 3 specific disabilities as specified in the relevant FR. It does not  affect the normal regular promotions. Consequently, it will have no effect on financial up gradation under the ACP Scheme.

4.            The financial up gradation under MACP  Scheme is a  modification of  ACP Scheme. Clarifications issued by DOP&T in connection with ACP Scheme will applicable in case of MACP Scheme.

5.            The MACP Scheme is emphasizing on  commencement of  regular Service on direct entry grade. There is no rule in MACP Scheme for deferring the date of  effect on the ground of  participation in Strike/unauthorized absence.

            In view of  above, it is requested to kindly re-examine the financial upgradation of  Comrades in whose  cases date of effect have been deferred with reference to proper interpretation of  MACP Scheme. With instruction for issue of modified order.

                                                                                                                 Yours faithfully

     Cuttack                                                                                              

   Dtd. 8.3.2013                                                                                          B.D. Senapati

                                                                                                                  Circle Secretary