ALL INDIA CENTRAL EXCISE INSPECTOR ASSOCIATION, MUMBAI CIRCLE
Sunday, 31 December 2017
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
F. No.
AICEIA/Mumbai/Misc/2016
Mumbai, the 20th April, 2017
To,
The Additional Director General,
(HRM –I), DGHRD, CBEC,
New Delhi.
Sir,
Sub: - Proposed
restructuring/reorganization of Department consequent
to rolling out GST from July 2017 –
reg.
With the passage of the GST from both the houses of parliament, the major
indirect tax reform of the century is
just few steps away before becoming part and partial of our robust tax
mechanism, which in all probability will be effective from not later than July,
2017 as has already been reckoned by Hon’ble Finance Minister. This historic
event will require administrative changes as well as organizational changes in
the entire formation.
As has been in all the cases, this
time also all the officers of the department had given their utmost support,
and are not leaving any stone unturned so as to make the rollout GST
successful. All the officers have successfully undergone training for the same
and are ready for any challenge that may come on the way after GST rollout.
However, it is a universal fact that human beings are bit receptive as well as
apprehensive for any drastic and phenomenal change, and these human values
can’t be ignored in the case of departmental officers too.
Further, it is a universal fact that the
life in Metro and the suburban area of Mumbai has its own impact on all the
residents, and same can’t be ignored in the case of cadre officers who has to
make use of public means of transport, commuting in which at the peak hours is
a tough nut to crack which drains out lot of energy which otherwise could be
harnessed in productive official work. Advantages and disadvantages are there,
but everyone has to manage their best under the given circumstances.
The members of AICEIA, Mumbai Circle
are also worried, considering the past experiences. Hope that in the near
future, all these apprehensions, as what will be the structure, how the staff
will be deployed in the new tax regime etc., will be set to rest.
The factor most affecting,
both the trade as well as staff in the field, is the infrastructureprovided,
which always has been a grey area with even basic amenities of office becoming
a cause of struggle, for the lower staff. AICEIA Mumbai suggests and requests
that immediate steps be taken so that all the infrastructure issues are
sorted out on priority basis. If required, the stake holders may also be
involved in the process of deliberation and inviting suggestions in the matter.
As has been represented by the association in earlier
occasions, it is once again reiterated here that the welfare of the trade
alongwith the same of the officers should be the guiding principles during GST
reorganization. All the efforts should be such that the headquarters should
be within the jurisdictional area of the respective Commissionerate so as to
facilitate the trade. Further, the posting of the officers should be
done based on the place of residence so as to bring out the maximum
efficiency from all the officers.
It is also requested that all Staff should be provided
office space according to Manual on Infrastructure published by DGHRD. For
example, one Range should have area of 530 Sq. ft. as one Range will comprise 1
Superintendent, 2 Inspectors, 1 Tax Assistant and 1 Hawaldar. So as per norms
the area comes 530 Sq. ft. The same criteria should be followed in other
formations as per norms.
Although Board has finalized the number of Commissionerates/Directorates and
other subordinate offices, we feel that the Administration does not have proper
data, either as to how much of the assesse-base will be lost to the State
Administration or how much of the business activity will be gained by us.
Hence, the Association feels that it is premature at this juncture to go in for
reorganization.
We are also aware that our current network system
is incapable to cope with the new system. For the failure of the system and
lack of its up-gradation, the officers are being subjected to harassment.
Hence, this aspect may also be looked into.
A wholistic approach needs to be
followed keeping the welfare of all the stake holders into account. We
understand that change is an important part of life, but if it is done after
taking into confidence, all the constituents, then the process of change is smooth
and good for the entire organization and its stake holders. But if the same is
done unilaterally, then it becomes a cause of unrest and resentment.
We hope that the Administration
will not allow the situation to degrade to such an extent and the
Administration, under your kind control, will involve all the Staff
associations to be part of the deliberation and will move with pace to adopt
the changes, for the betterment of all.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
(ABHISHEK
SINGH)
General
Secretary
Monday, 24 April 2017
F. No.
AICEIA/Mumbai/Misc/2016
Mumbai, the 12th April, 2017
To,
The Chief Commissioner,
Central Excise, Zone-I,
Cadre Controlling Authority,
Mumbai.
Sir,
Sub: - Proposed
restructuring/reorganization of Department consequent
to rolling out GST from July
2017 – reg.
With the passage of the GST from both
the houses of parliament, the major indirect
tax reform of the century is just few steps away before becoming part
and partial of our robust tax mechanism, which in all probability will be
effective from not later than July, 2017 as has already been reckoned by our
Finance Minister. This historic event will require administrative changes as
well as organizational changes in the entire formation.
As has been in all the cases, this
time also all the officers of the department had given their utmost support,
and are not leaving any stone unturned so as to make the rollout GST
successful. All the officers have successfully undergone training for the same
and are ready for any challenge that may come on the way after GST rollout.
However, it is a universal fact that human beings are bit receptive as well as
apprehensive for any drastic and phenomenal change, and these human values
can’t be ignored in the case of departmental officers too.
Further, it is a universal fact
that the life in Metro and the suburban area of Mumbai has its own impact on
all the residents, and same can’t be ignored in the case of cadre officers who
has to make use of public means of transport, commuting in which at the peak
hours is a tough nut to crack which drains out lot of energy which otherwise
could be harnessed in productive official work. Advantages and disadvantages
are there, but everyone has to manage their best under the given circumstances.
The members of AICEIA, Mumbai
Circle are also worried, considering the past experiences. Hope that in the
near future, all these apprehensions, as what will be the structure, how the
staff will be deployed in the new tax regime etc., will be set to rest.
The factor most affecting,
both the trade as well as staff in the field, is the infrastructure provided,
which always has been a grey area with even basic amenities of office becoming
a cause of struggle, for the lower staff. AICEIA Mumbai suggests and requests
that immediate steps be taken so that all the infrastructure issues are
sorted out on priority basis. If required, the stake holders may also be
involved in the process of deliberation and inviting suggestions in the matter.
As has been represented by the association in earlier
occasions, it is once again reiterated here that the welfare of the trade
alongwith the same of the officers should be the guiding principles during GST
reorganization. All the efforts should be such that the headquarters should be
in the jurisdictional area itself so as to facilitate the trade. Further, the posting
of the officers should be done based on the place of residence so as to
bring out the maximum efficiency from all the officers.
Although Board has finalized the number of Commissionerates/Directorates and
other subordinate offices, we feel that the Administration does not have proper
data, either as to how much of the assesse-base will be lost to the State
Administration or how much of the business activity will be gained by us.
Hence, the Association feels that it is premature at this juncture to go in for
reorganization.
The traditional method of
bifurcation of the jurisdictions, as happened during the Cadre Restructuring of
2014, will not be applicable now. Further, the new tax regime will be based on
the concept of ‘principal place of business’. Mumbai will have a major
share, whereas the activity in the Commissionerates of Palghar, Bhiwandi, Thane
Rural, Belapur will remain only in name, as the major taxpayers in these
Commissionerates have their Head offices and therefore ‘place of business’
in the city of Mumbai. Also, various large taxpayers, now attached to
LTU-Mumbai, needs close consideration, while creating / shaping
Commissionerates. Revenue and the work load of each Commissionerate will not be
uniformly even, by any yardstick or parameter.
We are also aware that our current network system is incapable to cope with the
new system. For the failure of the system and lack of its up-gradation, the
officers are being subjected to harassment. Hence, this aspect may also be
looked into.
A wholistic approach needs to be
followed keeping the welfare of all the stake holders into account. We
understand that change is an important part of life, but if it is done after
taking into confidence, all the constituents, then the process of change is
smooth and good for the entire organization and its stake holders. But if the
same is done unilaterally, then it becomes a cause of unrest and resentment.
We hope that the Administration
will not allow the situation to degrade to such an extent and the
Administration, under your kind control, will involve all the Staff
associations to be part of the deliberation and will move with pace to adopt
the changes, for the betterment of all.
Thanking You,
Yours faithfully,
(ABHISHEK SINGH)
General Secretary
Copy to: The Chief Commissioner, Central Excise, Mumbai
Zone-II & Chief
Commissioner, Service Tax, Mumbai Zone – For kind Information &
necessary action.
Friday, 1 January 2016
Friday, 16 October 2015
F.
No. AICEIA/Mumbai/Misc/2015 Date: 8th October, 2015.
To,
The
Chief Commissioner,
Central
Excise Zone-I & Service Tax Zone,
Mumbai.
Respected
Sir,
Sub:-Improper utilisation of
services of Inspector Cadre-reg.
In the above matter your kind
attention is invited on the sanction & working strength of Inspectors in
Central Excise Zone-I is 740(SS) &
375(WS) and in Service Tax Zone is 690(SS)
& 302(WS). Therefore, Inspectors are holding additional work to execute
regular table work, time bond matters etc. in time which causes mental pressure
and corresponding health problems. In spite of acute shortage of Inspectors, the
two incidences are invited for your kind attention:-
1. Please
refer to the cited subject above. In this connection, it is brought to your
kind notice that few commissioners are deploying inspectors for day-to-day
protocol duty for receiving them from their place of residence till dropping
them back. Whole day an Inspector is deputed for protocol duty of
Commissioner. This is very unusual practice and the same was never followed in
Mumbai. It is to submit further that the inspectors were used to provide
protocol duty on special occasions in case of Dignitaries only as they may not
be aware to map of city. Using of inspectors as protocol officer for day-to-day
activities is not only a wastage of manpower but also a loss of Govt. revenue.
The inspectors can instead be use for constructive work which may lead to
generation of Govt. Revenue.
Sir, it is very surprising
that on the one hand Mumbai facing acute shortage of inspectors and on the
other hand, the few Commissioners like Shri. S. K. Das, Commissioner, Service
Tax-V and Shri. Yogendra Swaroop, Commissioner, LTU are showing feudal characteship
by misusing Inspector as protocol officer which appears to represent colonial
mentality and hindering the growth of the nation.
2. It
has also come to the notice of AICEIA, Mumbai in Air India Building (Service
Tax-I & II), the inspectors are deputed for Tapal duty. As, inspectors are
in Central Excise and Customs belongs to executive cadre, so, assigning tapal
duty to Inspectors of Central Excise & Customs will de-motivating for the
cadre will cause mental and social harassment.
We, being a citizen of
independent India, must ensure that the association shall protest in every
possible way against every colonial practice and mentality in the organisation
of CBEC. The Protocol duty and the Control Room Duty, which have been
practising in every Commissionerate, are the remains of colonial mentality. The
association is committed to the growth of its cadre, organisation and hence the
nation. And, it is a strong belief of this Association that without eradication
of colonial mentality in the organisation of CBEC, the cadre would not be to
thrive and meet its true potential. So, the practice of protocol duty and the
control room duty must be stopped. It
will be worth mentioning here that in reply of an RTI; the CBEC has informed
that there are no statuary provisions for Control Room Duty (copy enclosed).
Therefore, it is requested that kindly
take a suitable step and stop this colonial and humiliating practice which has
neither any statutory or legal basis nor has any relation to the revenue
collection/generation. It is completely unproductive as well as wastage of
Human Resource.
Hoping for
best positive initiatives.
Yours faithfully,
(ABHISHEK SINGH)
General Secretary
AICEIA, Mumbai Circle
Copy to:-
1. Hon’ble Member of Service Tax.
2. The Chief Commissioner, Central
Excise Zone-II.
3. The Additional/Joint
Commissioner, Central Excise and Service Tax Zone, PCC Office, Mumbai.
4. President
/ Secretary General of AICEIA.
(ABHISHEK SINGH)
General Secretary
AICEIA,
Mumbai Circle
Monday, 10 August 2015
F. No. AICEIA/Mumbai/Misc/2015
Mumbai, the 08thAugust, 2015
To,
The Joint Commissioner of Customs (P),
R&I (Administration),
New Custom House,
Mumbai.
Sir,
Sub:- Joint Consultative Machinery
(JCM) Meeting-reg.
Please
refer to your letter F. No. SD/INT/ADMN/I/61/2006-R&I dated 06.08.2015 on the above subject.
In
this connection, it is to inform you that a letter is given to the Additional
Commissioner of Customs (P), M&P Wing, Mumbai under F. No. AICEIA/Mumbai/TPP/2015
dated 05.06.2015 enumerating the below mentioned point and a reminder was also
submitted on dated 07.07.2015.
It is submitted that the strength of
M&P Wing had been reduced from 158
to 106 after CR and further the working strength was still reduced to 80. As
such, the officers of M&P Wing are facing huge difficulties in
performing regular duties and the additional work as mentioned below which can
easily be done away with. As such the below mentioned points are converted to
agenda points:-
1) Control Room Duty:-There is shortage of Inspectors in M&P Wing (80 working
strength). The day control room duty is conducted by the officers of different
Sections sitting in Everest House. The staff strength of each section has been
reduced from earlier strength and in majority of the sections there is only one
inspector. The inspector on Day CRO duty, the sections work of the individual
officer’s gets accumulated and they have to clear it on the following
days. The work of day CRO officer is as
below:-
a)
To attend the some phone calls
regarding miscellaneous inquiry,
b)
handing over keys of vehicles,
c)
issuance of Arms, if required.
It is to mention that with
regards attending of phone calls can be handled even by a Hawaldar. The
issuance of arms which is once or twice in a year (i.e. the statistic of last
two to three years) can be handled by the section in-charge of arms and
ammunition. As regards vehicles, the same can be handled by MTO/PRO Superintendent. In view of the above, it is only the
wastage of man power by deputing Inspector as CRO in day
time, whereas the hawaldar/Sepoy are enough
for day control room duty and in case of
any difficulty/emergency, P.R.O/M.T.O. can co-ordinate/manage the
situation.
2) Special NRP duty:- Special NRP duty is conducted by M&P Wing, Mumbai on even
days of every month. We cover the area of jurisdiction of R&I Wing during
Special Night Road Patrolling (NRP). This special NRP was allotted to M&P
Wing as there was not enough staff in R&I Wing. Now the strength of M&P
Wing has been further reduced to 80 (working strength). Therefore, it is
requested that R&I Wing may be
directed to conduct special NRP duty which are part of their duty.
3) Special Holidays duty:- In addition to Control Room duty, the officers
i.e. Superintendents and Inspectors are also deputed for Special CRO duties on
holidays. Both of them sit in control room for performing the duties. Both of
them perform the duties as mentioned in point 1 (a) to 1 (c). it is to submit
that if the officers are required in emergency on holidays, they can be called by
contacting them on mobile phone. The contact no. of all the officers is
available in office record. Therefore, it is requested to discontinue the special holiday duty.
4) Working strength of
Inspectors:- At present, the working strength of inspector
is 80. Inspectors are facing heavy work load. It is requested that working strength of inspector should be
maintained as per sanction strength i.e. 106.
Yours
sincerely,
Sd/-
(ABHISHEK SINGH)
General
Secretary
AICEIA, Mumbai Circle
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