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Simplified Working Procedure of BPCOD / EPCOD and SPCOD articles in Delivery Post offices

BPCOD/EPCOD 

1.      Receive the Parcel Bag in Postman Module and open the bag.

2.      The parcel must be received as BPCOD/EPCOD. 

3.      Check the message file in Invoicing Cod Article Article for delivery.

4.      If message file is not available, then log in as Super, in Tool Manuàl Request for COD message File. Scan the Article, and run the R-Net Communication.

5.      The message file of the concerned COD should be available within 7 Days of the receipt of the COD Parcel. 

6.      If message is available, then first serve the intimation slips through the Postman.

7.    The Parcel may be kept in Windows deposit or may be delivered through the Postman according to the limits prescribed for Postman. 

8.      If the parcel is delivered, then take return as DELIVERED, receive the amount in the Treasury Module, Verify the same by the Supervisor in submit account. 

9.      Then check the amount received by the Treasurer by viewing the Daily Account.

10.  Run both the R-net Communication and e-Payment communication to transfer the amount to the Biller. 

11.  If the parcel is refused or un-claimed then return back the COD with suitable remarks and dispatch the parcel in the Despatch Module.

12.  For BOs, the Sub Account PA should enter the COD amount under the respective Heads while doing the BO Daily Account Data Entry.

13.  If the COD is returned by the Branch Offices, then return should be taken and COD should be returned in the Despatch Module. 

14.  If there is any ambiguity in Amount written and Amount appeared then, the said COD should be returned. 

What will happen, if the message file is not received:--

1.      If the message file is not received after 7 days of receipt, and the Costumer wishes to take the COD Then -

2.      Make the article delivered to the Costumer and collect the prescribed amount.

3.      Track the COD in India Post web site, not down the Booking office details.

4.      Now the amount received from the Costumers need to be remitted only to the Booking office by Service EMO. 

5.      In the message space, enter the COD Number, Booking Date, Amount and Biller Name. 

6.      Write down the details in the COD register maintained in your office. 

7.      Log in as PA in Postman Module, Tools - Parcel COD disaster - Select the COD, enter the EMO number, amount, Date of booking and Remarks as Delivered. 

8.      Login as Super in Postman Module, Tools - Parcel COD Disaster Verification, Verify the COD. This will update the delivery status of the COD in the Web Page. 

9.      The Manually returned articles are also need to be entered in the COD disaster with the Remarks as Undelivered. 

Two separate Registers should be maintained one for BPCOD and another for SPCOD. The disposal of all the COD Parcels should be entered in the register for future references.

Working Procedure of BPCOD/EPCOD and SPCOD articles in Delivery Post offices. 

1.      Receive the SPCOD parcel in the in the Speednet Module.

2.      Transfer the SPCOD message file to the Meghdoot Postman under delivery menu. 

3.      Adopt the procedure laid down for BPCOD articles for Delivery in Postman module. 

If the SPCOD article is to be returned back:--

1.      Take return in the Postman Module.

2.      Submit Account should be done in the Postman Module.

3.      Execute the Speednet Communication to change the status of the SPCOD.

4.      Open Speednet, Close the bag and Scan the SPCOD for return back. 

The disposal of each SPCOD should be entered in the SPCOD register maintained in your office whether it is delivered or undelivered. 

Ensure that all the communication modules are in working condition.

·         R-Net Communication is used to Receive and transmit RL/PARCEL and COD.

·         e-Payment Client is used to transfer cash collected for COD billers.

·         Speednet Communication is used to Receive and Transmit Speednet and SPCOD data.

·   Check the BPCOD and SPCOD articles shown as deposit in the Postman module periodically.

CEPT Provides Clarification regarding COD Artciles

step1:.Please login to https://services.ptcmysore.gov.in/ParcelNet/  Go to COD Reports -> COD Article Details Enter the COD article number and click on the search button.  Please see report regarding COD Article Delivery and ePaymentDetails .

step2:. If the article is disposed properly, the in the status column of the COD ePayment Data report , the article should be shown as delivered. If the article is not shown as delivered in the COD ePayment Data report , there is some issue at the delivery office.    Please go though the  document available for download  and rectify the issues at ur end.

step3: If the article is  shown as delivered in the COD ePayment Data report and still there is compliant regarding non payment of COD amount to the biller , please ask the payment office to go though the document available at link "Download" on the page  and rectify the issues at their  end.

step4: If the issue is not resolved after following the procedure advised in the attached document referred to at (1) below, please forward a backup of the eCounter and Postman db along with  copy of the RNet communication folder and  article details.

 Reasons for non-transmission of COD Delivery amount  from Delivery Post Office to ePayment Server 

 1) Submit Account not done in Postman module:  In Postman module, the Supervisor has to perform Submit Account for each Postman beat. This process will cross check as to whether the amount of all COD articles delivered by that beat postman has been credited to the Treasurer or not.  COD delivered data in r/o the beats for which submit account has been done, will be transmitted to ePayment server for further transmission to Payment office.  It is further to state that Postman module will not allow to perform day end without completing the Submit Account of all the beats. Solution:  The case has to be reported to CEPT for providing suitable solution. 

2) BO Verification not done in Postman module:  In Postman module, Supervisor has to perform verification of the amount in r/o all the COD articles  delivered  by  the  Branch  Post  Offices  attached  to  the  HO/SO.   This  is  similar  to  the Submit Account for the local delivered articles.   The BO Verification process will cross check as to whether the amount of all COD articles delivered by each Branch Post Office has been credited to the Accounts w.r.t. the SO Summary in Sub Accounts module.  COD delivered data in r/o the Branch Post offices for which verification has been done, will be transmitted to ePayment server for further transmission to Payment office.  It is further to state that Postman module will not allow to perform day end, if BO Verification is pending against any particular Branch Post Office. Solution:  BO Verification can be done at any later date also by the Postman Supervisor, by selecting the concerned Account Date i.e., BO Summary Date.

 3) Office became inactive in ePayment:  The delivery office might have become inactive in ePayment server.  This may be due to the change of the ePayment communication machine  by the Post Office, for one reason or the other.  The ePayment server will take the data being communicated by the registered communication machine only.  If the earlier registered ePayment communication machine is changed by the Post Office, then the COD articles delivered by that Post Offices will not be taken as authenticated by the ePayment Server.

Solution: The Divisional System Administrator has to re-register the office in ePayment website using the same machine which has transmitted the COD data.   Then the ePayment server will re-process the data earlier received by it again. 

Download:https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5ceVEjyB3diX0pFbHV1SlVwSFE/view

Grant of 90% medical advance for all treatments (IPD and OPD) under CGHS and CS(MA) Rules, 1944

Top 5 Ways to Motivate Your Employees (It's Easier Than You Think)

Happy workers are productive workers. But how do you motivate a group of employees to work hard and help your business grow? Luckily, motivating your employees doesn't take a lot of flare or even a lot of resources. In fact, it could require you to just schedule a few minutes on your schedule to say "hi."

As a small business owner, you need to maximize revenue and increase productivity, which means you need your staff to work as efficiently as possible. To get you off to a good start, follow these top ways to motivate your employees.

1. Communicate Better

If you're nothing more than a face on a newsletter or a name on an email, what motivation will your employees have to meet your goals? The importance of employee communications is often overlooked. You should communicate with them frequently, and actually speak with them face-to-face. Your staff needs to know they are valued, and communicating in person with them is the best way to show your appreciation for their hard work.

2. Be An Example

You can't expect your employees to work hard or behave the way you want them to if you don't lead by example. If you show your excitement about the company's goals, your employees will get on-board and work to achieve those goals. Good moods are always infectious -- especially in the workplace.

3. Empower Them

Give your employees more of a say in how they do their job. Ask for their input and get suggestions on how they can improve their performance. Most employees have ideas about how they can be more efficient, but they may not share them with you unless you specifically ask them. Use regular employee reviews to discuss these improvements, but don't just ask. If you really want to empower and motivate your employees, you need to take their advice and implement it. You should also give them the authority to make their own decisions, such as providing service for a client up to a certain point without needing to get prior approval.

4. Offer Opportunities For Advancement

Your employees are more motivated when they know they're working towards something. If they think there's no opportunity for advancement, they don't have much to work for. Nobody wants to work a dead-end job. Motivate your employees by offering training that gives them the skills they need to climb their career ladder. Grooming young employees to move on to better opportunities is valuable to you as well because it enables you to build your company's reputation as a great place to work.

5. Provide Incentives

Incentives are always motivation boosters -- and they don't have to be expensive. You can offer incentives like an extra paid day off, gift cards, tickets to the movies, or other low-cost ways to show your appreciation. Of course, cash rewards are always good incentives as well.

Motivation plays a key role in keeping your best employees, too. If you consistently motivate your employees, you're sure to experience a higher amount of turnover.

Central Govt Employees disappointed for poor pay and allowances

New Delhi: Central government employees are feeling let down by the political authority of the country for denying them their due in terms of better monthly salary and allowances.

Despite representations to the Prime Minister, Home Minister, Finance Minister, Railways Minister, Departmental heads and Committees set up by the government to look into the pay and allowances related grievances, the employees have expressed utter disappointment that they have not been heard so far.

“ We had sought a minimum pay of Rs 26,000, they gave us Rs 18,000. After every meeting they do not say anything. We ask, how much you can improve upon, you tell us how much you can go, buy they don't say anything, said K. K. N. Kutty, President, Confederation of Central Government employees and Workers, on the discussions the union has had over Allowances.

“There is no discussion in real terms, they simply listen to us and do not commit anything. We think the political authority, we don't know, it could be Prime Minister, has not authorized the bureaucracy to commit anything to us,”added Kutty.

When around 33 lakh central government employees threatened to go on strike on July 11 protesting the implementation of 7th Pay Commission, the Finance Ministry had agreed to set up Anomalies Committee, and Allowances Committee who would be mandated to go through the fine print of the 7th Pay Commission.

Even after the formation of 22-member Anomalies Committee headed by Secretary, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) with members from both the official and staff side, and Allowances Committee headed by Finance Secretary, no settlement on the wage hike or allowances issue appears in sight.

The Government is yet to set up the high level committee on minimum wage, fitment formula revision and other main demands of central government employees as assured by Cabinet Ministers in July 2016.

The National Joint Council of Action, a front formed by six government staff unions, including Confederation of Central Government Employees (CCGE), All India Defence Employee Federation and National Coordination Committee of Pensioners Association representing the staff side of the central government employees have even threatened to go on a large scale agitation and hold a march up to the Parliament on December 15, if government fails to improve on pay and allowances over what has been implemented under 7th Pay Commission.

As per the notification for the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission, central government employees got 14.27 percent hike in basic pay at junior levels, which is said to be the lowest in 70 years.

The salary hikes of government employees indeed appear meager when compared to the 100 percent hike expected by the Members of Parliament soon.

The point not to be missed is that, while the salaries of central government employees were revised after 10 years, the MPs' salaries were last revised in 2010.

The World's Highest Post Office in India

A 40 minute uphill drive from the town of Kaza in Spiti valley for 14km and one will reach the village of Hikkim. This place houses the highest post office in the world. The village of Hikkim is situated at a towering altitude of around 14,400 feet above sea level. Hikkim also has the highest polling booth in India.
There are two options of getting to Hikkim, the first is to hire a taxi from Kaza. The second option is to take the local HRTC government bus from Kaza to Hikkim, which runs twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays and departs from Kaza at 2 pm. It’s advisable to recheck the bus schedule a day prior to your journey. The bus ride takes around 70-90 minutes to reach Hikkim and is the most economical way of getting to the village.
The same bus runs all the way to the village of Komik and also makes a stop at the fossil village of Langza. The bus leaves from the village of Komik the same day at roughly 4 pm and heads back to the town of Kaza.
At first glance, Hikkim can be easily mistaken as an extension of either Komik or Langza since the village has a very similar bowl shaped setting and is located between these two high altitude villages. On reaching the village, travellers will be flocked by little kids asking for chocolates and money. It is advisable not to give into their demands since this has developed into a new breed of children begging all day. In some place the kids even get aggressive and fling stuff if their demands are not met. This seems to be the tantrums of the children of the area.
The houses in Hikkim are built out of stone and mud with the outer walls painted in white and have Buddhist prayer flags hung around the house to symbolise the Buddhist influence in the village. The houses in the village are all clustered close to each other just below the road. It is a steep 65 degree inclined walk down to the village houses. The village monastery is located at the far end over looking the entire village. The village also has a Hindi medium co-education government school till the eight grade which was started in 1965.

Hikkim much like the other two villages in this belt is rich in fossil life since it was also a part of the might Indian Ocean before the Himalayan fold mountains were formed. Here fossils are found a lot more easily as compared to in Langza which is known as the fossil village since very few travellers visit Hikkim. In Hikkim, fossils can be found everywhere all you have to do is just look around.
An absolutely must do thing while in Hikkim is to walk down to the post office and send a post card, because its not everyday that you get to send a post card from the highest highest post office in the world.
The lower flat plains of the village are where the villagers grow their crops. Since the land is barren and the weather is dry, cultivating crops is extremely hard but just like the rest of the valley, the villagers from Hikkim have managed to do the impossible and cultivate potatoes, spinach and cabbage. Yaks are used to plough the field and traveller will get a glimpse of this through the day.
Accommodation in Hikkim is limited to a couple of extremely basic home stays which provide nothing more than a mattress to sleep on. The home stays are very clean and also provide all three meals to travellers. Food served in the home stays is a home cooked Spitian meal which consist of the local Spiti bread which is a round shaped fluffed up roti made from wheat served with jam, butter and the previous day’s dal. Lunch and dinner generally includes rice, rajma (kidney bean) dal, roti and a mixed vegetable dish.
The village of Hikkim is a place which is more suited to travellers in search of wilderness since the village has nothing touristy to offer to a regular traveller. To experience the life of the locals a night stay in the village is highly recommended.