Sub:- Comments on Cadre Review of Gr.-B(NG/G)-reg.
Ref:-(1) No-1318/UA/Vig Dtd:-29/05/2012
(2) D.O. No-AGM/E&M/CR-Gr.B/BF Dated:-18/05/2012
Respected Sir,
With reference to the above, this association wish to bring the
following comments in connection with Cadre Review of Gr.B(NG/G)
(i) Whether the recommendation of 6th
CPC and its implementation by the Govt. to bring the grade structure in
the Group-B(NG/G) cadre to two tier in place of erstwhile four grade
structure in Ordnance Factories presently, caters to the functional
requirement of any improvement in structure/hierarchy .
Comments:-
No. It has created a negative impact on the whole production units under OFB as under.
(a) When there was 4 grade structure ,an absolute pyramid structure
was maintained, thereby a distinction between seniors and juniors were
well recognised. The orders were effective in right direction vis CM II
-> CM I -> AF-> JWM . Now due to reduction from 4 grades to 2
grades this channals were totally disturbed . This resulted same status
to both JWM of 10 year service and the JWM of 35 year service. This
has brought down the morality and dedication of the senior JWM/HOS on
whom most of the responsibility and contribution lies.
(b) The new situation was created as JWM to report JWM which diluted the authority of the cadre.
© Again this situation forced managements to detail gazetted status JWMs to work at par with CMs & MCMs
(d) Supervisory responsibilities of existing CM has violently increased due to abolition of the post of CM-I/AF/FM/SH.
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(e) Productivity level of CM/JWM has deteriorated due to lower pay package as compared to monthly pay packet of IEs who are working in same shop floor.
(ii) There is any difficulty in the deployment of Chargemans & JWMs
Comments: Yes
(a)
Previously group of Chargeman –II were under the control of one CM-I,
which means single CM-I has controlled many processes/buildings under
him. Now no such controls were found which adversely affects the
required supervision in production lines.
(b) Previously JWMs were deployd only for managerial/Officers/HOS
duties because of their experience and abilities gained during their
long service. Due to removal of AF cadre, the JWMs are required and
being detailed for supervisory work at par with CM and MCM . In this
process JWMs are loosing their morality and unable to contribute their best towards Organisation and on the otherside organisation loosing the utilisation of their talents.
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(iii) Whether
Career progression of the incumbents of existing two tiers will be
affected adversely by the present set-up and distribution of posts
.Suggestions if any for rearrangements so that Careers related
aspirations of the incumbents can addressed appropriately.
Comments:-
Yes the career progression has been terribly affected.
(a)
When there was 4 grade structure the promotions were continious. If a
person appointed as CM- II, generally he retires as JWM after gaining 3
promotions. Now one CM has to satisfy with one promotion in his life
time to JWM. Where as IOFS and IEs cadre are assured with 4 or more
promotions in total service.
(b) Though the grades were reduced, no future promotional avenues
were planned. The present sanctioned posts in NG cadre (both T & NT
) are as under.
AWM – 375
JWM - 7694
CM – 12085
For 7694 JWMs only 188 posts of AWM are available ( other 188 posts
-50% comes through UPSC as DR ). So there must be unmanagable
statgnation at JWM level and resulted detrimental effect on CM’s
promotions.
(vi)
Whether there is need of making the cadre with more grades for proper
distribution and finalisation of work smoothly .If so, how the grades
may be created.
Comments:-Yes, more grades are required as past.
(a) The NDNGS Association made all side effort from submitting representations to stage Dharna at New Delhi to maintain the 4 grade structure for the betterment of the organisation and the cadre, pointed out the future
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implications.
But the same was ignored by the authorities. Now our apprensions are
comes true. There is total break down of functions at all levels of
factory shop floors. General Managers are well aware of the situation
and facing lot of problems on day-to-day production activities.
(b) The proposed Cadre Review is enclosed as Annex.A
(v) Is there any apprehension about stagnation in any grade in future and if so, possible remedies can be suggested.
Comments:
Yes, existing trend (two tier structure) will result in severe
stagnation in CM as well as JWM Cadre. The anticipated position is
explained in para(iii) and remedial measures at para (iv) (b) ,so as to avoid such stagnation.
(vi) The impact of any change in the existing structure on the cost of
supervision and productivity
Comments: Nil Impact
For the last 20 years (after 4th & 5th
CPC) 4 grade structure in ordnance factories was successful and there
was no compliant either from employer or employees. The condensation
of 4 grades to 2 grades has created the all round problems starting
from production to welfare. Revival of 4 grade structure as proposed
herewith, will put back the present derailment in a correct track for
effective supervision and total productivity.
Submitted for kind perusal & necessary onward action please.
With regards
Encl:-Annexure-A
Prepared by
The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) is poised to bridge the near 25-year void of the Indian Army's requirement of artillery guns.
