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D.G. Posts No. 37-56/2008-SPB.II dated 15 July, 2011. (Addressed to
CPMG UP Circle and copy to all recognized Service Unions/Federations)

I am directed to refer to yours suggestion that instructions similar to
those already issued by the Circler may be issued at the level of the
Directorate to the effect that the officials who are about to retire
should not be given full fledged independent charge at least six months
before their retirement in any single or double handed post office in
order to frauds.

2. The proposal of the Circle has been examined by the Competent
Authority. Reports were called for from the Postal Circles and
examined. It has been observed from the reports of the Circles that
number of frauds committed by officials who are due to retire in six
months is very minimal.

3 In view of the above , it has been decided not to put the condition
that the officials due to retire should not be given full fledged
independent charge of Sub Postmaster (SPM) of single handed and double
handed Post Offices at least six months before their retirement .
However, the Divisional Superintendent should satisfy himself that the
official has a clear service record with no past involvement of any
kind in fraud cases etc. and that he is a person of probity and has the
required competence to provide quality service. The integrity of the
system should not be compromised under any condition.

BACKLOG VACANCIES

The Government has launched a drive to fulfil the backlog vacancies of
Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs and Persons with
Disabilities. This is following a review of the vacancy position in
these categories by the Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public
Grievances & Pension, Shri V. Narayansamy recently. All
Ministries/Departments have been directed to fill up all the vacant
posts in these categories by March 31, 2012.

The Government has been concerned about non-filling up of large number
of backlog vacancies reserved for SCs/STs/OBCs/PWDs. Therefore, two
Special Recruitment Drives – one for SCs, STs and OBCs another for PWDs
were launched in 2008 and 2009 respectively. The Drives enabled various
offices to fill up about 26750 backlog vacancies but large number of
such vacancies are remaining to be filled up.

Source: Press Information Bureau, Government of India

PUNE

CIRCULAR 7

MINUTES OF MEETING WITH SECRETARY (P) MEMBER AND POSTAL JCA

ANNAROAD DIVISIONAL CONFERENCE

REVISED IPO SYLLABUS

Post Bank and Postal ATM from India Post to be introduced soon

Postal Bank and Postal ATM Department of Posts is going to introduce Banking service through Post Offices. All post offices will also work as  Post Banks. ATMs will also be introduced along with Postal Banks. Department of post is going to launch post bank and prepaid card scheme very shortly all the regional heads of all circles have been directed to personally identify and expedite the manner of installation of ATM,s in Head post offices. RBI approval and License is awaited. As part of core banking process all existing accounts are now updated in computers. The circle heads are frequently stressed to complete the signature scanning of all A/c holders as early as possible. A centralized server possibly at Ghaziabad is proposed to be constituted  which will automatically extract data from all HO & SO as when the counter clerk enters a transaction. The role Of SBCO will be minimized. The preservation of records at all Hos  will be considerably reduced. Under Prepaid card scheme which is to be launched in collaboration with banks,. all expenses are to be borne by banks. Cards will be issued to customers who have Savings account only and later expanded to other customers. With help of card one can withdraw money in POs/ Any ATM/make purchase in any merchant outlets. A minimum charge will be levied for each operation. Minim um load is Rs 1000 maximum reload to card is Rs50000. Maximum withdrawal is 10000 per day and only four times can a card be used in a single given day.

Personalised Stamps from India Post - My Stamp

Now your Face also on Stamps !! Department of Post to launch Customized stamps. Next time when you post an envelop, you can have a portrait of yours struck on the place of stamp !!.  This is a new scheme named as "My Stamp"  which will be introduced in the World Philatelic Exhibition - Indipex 2011 to be held at New Delhi next week.    The stamp will have two parts-the currency part and the photograph-detachable from each other. If the experiment with individual consumers is successful, Indian companies may also be allowed to carry their own logos and postage stationery in future, the spokeswoman added. Thus Infosys, Wipro or Reliance may have its logo embedded in postage stationery, which can be personalised when a company achieves a certain milestone, as well. These milestones can be a large deal, a new CEO, an international listing or a big acquisition, which the company would like to be highlighted to its key audience. For now, personalised postage is allowed only for individual citizens. One can also bring one's own or spouse's photo with an ID card, to have it converted into a personalised stamp. My Stamp Features * Will be Introduced in World Philatelic Exhibition which is to be held in Delhi Next Week. * You can your Face on the stamp. * Currently applicable to Individuals only. * Customer has to bring one's own or spouse's photo with an ID Card. * Rs 150 for 8 stamp sheets. * Stamp Background in 6 themes. * Themes include Taj Mahal, Tale of Pancha Tantra, Trains, Wildlife, Aeroplanes and Sun Signs. * Initially available in selected Post offices only. "'My Stamp' is a wonderful way to celebrate special occasions such as engagements, birth of a baby, or to send as greetings to loved ones,"