The 47th Meeting of the National Council (JCM) was held on 13th April, 2019 under the Chairmanship of Shri P. K. Sinha, Cabinet Secretary, at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. A list of the representatives of Staff Side and Official Side who participated in the meeting is annexed.

No.3/1/2019-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment (JCA) Section

North Block, New Delhi – 110 001
Dated: 13th June, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Minutes of the 47th Meeting of National Council (JCM) held on 13th April, 2019.

The undersigned is directed to forward a copy of the minutes of the 47th Meeting of the National Council (JCM) held on 13th April, 2019 in Conference Hall, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary for information and necessary action.

Encl.: As above

(Juglal Singh)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

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NC JCM (Staff Side) meeting with Secretary, Ministry of Health & FW on 16-05-2019

Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary

National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consultative Machinery
for Central Government Employees
13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001
E Mail : ncjcm.np @ gmail.com
Ph.: 23382286

May 16, 2019

Dear Comrades,

A meeting with the Staff Side of the National Council JCM under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of Health & FW was held today at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. The Staff Side was represented by Comrades Shiva Gopal Mishra, Guman Singh, KKN Kutty, C. Srikumar, M.S. Raja and R. Parashar. The following agenda points were taken up for discussion and the decisions taken are given below for your information.

Item No.1
Agenda Point: Non grant of 90% Medical Advance for all type of treatments by the Audit Authorities in the Ministry of Defence in violation of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Letter No. S. 14025/I 8/2015-MS/EHSS dated 17.10.2016

Decision: It was clarified by the Official Side that 90% advance even in the case of other than package can be made to the employees as per Ministry of Health OM dated 17.10.2016. In case the Accounts Authorities of the MOD is not allowing the same the MOD may be requested to refer the matter to Ministry of Health .

Item No.2
Agenda Point: Review of ward entitlement for Central Government Employees

Decision: It was agreed to reconsider the wage limit for Ward entitlement and also to streamline the same as per the 7th CPC pay matrix.

Item No.3
Agenda Point: Withdrawal of the condition imposed in Ministry of Health OM No. S.14011/1/73-M.C., dated 23rd August, 1973 with regard to diabetic treatment.

Decision: The condition to produce certificate from DMO/ Civil surgeon for continuing the treatment for diabetics etc. has been removed and any Government Doctor can issue certificate in this regard.

Item No.4
Agenda Point: Review of package rate for Organ Transplantation

Decision: The actual cost of organ transplantation will be considered depending on merit of each individual case

Item No.5
Agenda Point: In-patient treatment m Hospitals without going through the AMA.

Decision: The Ministry of Health OM dated 2nd May 1953 will be re-circulated to all the Ministries which permits the in-patient treatment without AMA sanction

Item No.6
Agenda Point: Reimbursement of preventive Vaccination charges

Decision: This is a policy matter which Government will have to decide

Item No.7
Agenda Point: Emergency Treatments in CGHS recognized Hospitals.

Decision: At present the CGHS beneficiary can directly approach the recognized hospital with the CGHS Card without any referral memo. The proposal of the Staff Side to avoid hardship to the patient for subsequent dealings with the CGHS Wellness centre would be considered the concerned hospitals will be asked to get the approval of the concerned dispensary doctor.

Item No.8
Agenda Point: Reimbursement of Medical expenses not covered under the CGHS Package Rates.

Decision: Steps are being taken to revise the CGHS packages and at that time the inclusion of new procedure etc would be considered.

Item No.9
Agenda Point: Issue of Medicines to CS(MA) beneficiaries availing inpatient treatment in CGHS recognized Hospitals.

Decision: Not agreed. CS(MA) beneficiaries has to get reimbursement of the Expenses

Item No.10
Agenda Point: Permission / Ex-post facto approval for elective treatment / investigation taken in non-empanelled Hospitals / Diagnostic Centers for CS(MA) beneficiaries at par with CGHS beneficiaries.

Decision: Not Agreed

Item No.11
Agenda Point: Treatment of dependents of the deceased Employees / Employees who have taken voluntary retirement / premature retirement / medical invalidation / compulsory retirement etc.

Decision: Provisional CGHS Card will be issued to the above category of employees based on the Last Pay Certificate

Item No.12
Agenda Point: Opening of CGHS Dispensaries in AGRA, Barrackpore (Kolkata) and Kochi

Decision: Government orders are already issued in this regard. As regards Kochi, Kozhikode and Kannur steps are taken to acquire accommodation for the wellness Centre. At Kochi the BSNL Quarters have been identify. Formalities to access the same is under way. The doctor shortage of Agra would be looked in to. At present Barrackpore wellness Centre is functioning as an extension counter. Depending upon its utility the demand for establishing the same as a permanent wellness centre would be considered.

Item No.13
Agenda Point: Central Government health Scheme. Empanelling of hospitals – streamlining the procedure to provide in-patient treatment to the beneficiaries.

Decision: More than Rs. 300 crores are due to the hospitals are being cleared and under way to clear the same. steps are taken to streamline the payment procedure for the Hospitals

Item No.14
Agenda Point: DISPROPORTIONATE REVISION OF SUBSCRIPTION UNDER CGHS DUE TO REVISION OF PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES ON ACCOUNT OF IMPLEMENTATION SEVENTH PAY COMMISSION.

Decision: Not Agreed

Item No.15
Agenda Point: Direct consultation with Specialists in CGHS/Central Government/State Government Hospitals /Polyclinics. Continuation of the facility to those CGHS beneficiaries who were eligible for direct consultation before revision of the Monetary Ceiling

Decision: The monetary ceiling is already removed

Item No.16
Agenda Point: Revision of monetary Ceiling for direct consultation with Specialists in CGHS/ Central Government/ State Government Hospitals /Polyclinics in respect of Pensioners and Family Pensioners.

Decision: The monetary ceiling is already removed

Item No.17
Agenda Point: Plastic Cards

Decision: Settled

Item No.18
Agenda Point: Indication of Ward entitlement in plastic cards of pre-1-6-2009 Beneficiaries

Decision: Would be considered

Item No.19
Agenda Point: Grant of one time option to CGHS Beneficiaries to opt for ward entitlement as per their revised Pay in Pay Band.

Decision: Would be considered

Item No.20
Agenda Point: Provision of CGHS facility for life time to dependent disabled/mentally retarded children of Central Government Employees/Pensioners

Decision: Agreed to consider the demand in consultation with Department of Expenditure

Item No.21
Agenda Point: Extension of CGHS facilities to retired BSNL employees – follow up action by the Ministry of Health and family Welfare & fixation of rates of contribution & ward entitlement.

Decision: Settled

The remaining twelve fresh agenda points would be discussed later. The Health Ministry will fix the date for the said meeting.

The issue of inadequacy of CGHS empanelled hospitals at Mumbai was seriously discussed in the meeting. After discussion the official side agreed to re visit the issue considering the difficulties being faced by the Central Government Employees posted in Mumbai it was also agreed that the demand of the Staff Side for establishing a Central Government Hospital at Mumbai would be considered again and the proposal of the Staff Side to locate the said hospital at Antop Hills was favourably responded.

With Greetings,
sd/-
Yours Comradely,
(Shva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary

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What is Joint Consultative Machinery?

What is the applicability of the JCM Scheme?

What is the structure of the Joint Councils under the JCM Scheme?

How are staff side members selected for various Joint Councils?

What is the time schedule for holding meetings of the National/Departmental Councils?

How recognition is granted to the staff associations?

What are the facilities available to recognised associations?

What will happen if there is no agreement between the staff and the official side?

What are the issues on which arbitration is possible?

Is the award given by the Board of Arbitration binding on the parties?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

1. What is Joint Consultative Machinery?

The scheme of Joint Consultative Machinery is a platform for constructive dialogue between the representatives of the staff side and the official side for peaceful resolution of all disputesbetween the Government as employer and the employees. Thescheme was introduced in 1966 with the objectives of promotingharmonious relations and securing the greatest measure ofcooperation between the Central 1 Government as the employerand the employees in matters of common concern and with theobject of further increasing the efficiency of the public servicecombined with the well being of those employed. The scheme isa non statutory one mutually agreed upon between the staffside and the official side.

2. What is the applicability of the JCM Scheme?

The scheme covers all regular civil employees of the CentralGovernment, except:(a)The Class -I services;(b)The Class-II services, other than the Central SecretariatServices and the other comparable services in theheadquarters organisation of the Government;(c) Persons in industrial establishments employed mainly inmanagerial or administrative capacity, and those who beingemployed in supervisory capacity drawing salary goingbeyond grade pay of Rs.4200/- per month;(d)Employees of the Union Territories; and(e)Police personnel.

3. What is the structure of the Joint Councils under theJCM Scheme?

The scheme provides for setting up of Joint Councils at theNational, Departmental and Regional / Office levels. TheNational Council, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, is the apexbody.

4. How are staff side members selected for various Joint Councils?

The representatives of the staff side for various Joint Councilsare chosen / selected from members of the recognized serviceassociations/ unions.

5. What is the time schedule for holding meetings of the National / Departmental Councils?

As per the JCM Scheme, ordinary meeting of the National Council/ Departmental Council may be held as often as necessary as but not less than once in four months.

6. How recognition is granted to the staff associations?

The Department of Personnel & Training being the nodal department for matters relating to Joint Consultative Machinery and Compulsory Arbitration, has notified Central Civil Services(Recognition of Associations) Rules, 1993 for the purpose of granting recognition to various service associations.Recognition is actually granted by the concerned Ministry/Department in accordance with the CCS (RSA) Rules, 1993.In case of any doubt or confusion, the matter is referred tothe JCA Section of the Department of Personnel & Training for clarification/ advice.

7. What are the facilities available to recognised associations?

The recognized associations/ unions enjoy certain facilities like:(a) Negotiations with the employer;(b)Correspondence and meetings with the head of the administrative departments;(c)Provision of accommodation for the associations subject toavailability;(d)Facility of special casual leave up to 20 days in a year to theoffice bearers of the associations.(e)Payment of T.A/ D.A for attending officially sponsoredmeetings; and(f) Facility of seeking transfer of Chief Executive of the Union /association to the Headquarters of the appropriate head ofadministration.

8. What will happen if there is no agreement between thestaff and the official side?

If there is no agreement between the staff and the official sideon an arbitrable issue, then the matter is to be referred to theBoard of Arbitration if so desired by the staff side.

9. What are the issues on which arbitration is possible?

The arbitration is limited to the following issues:(a) Pay and allowances;(b)Weekly hours of work ; and(c) Leave

10.Is the award given by the Board of Arbitration binding on the parties

The award given by the Board of Arbitration is binding on the Government as well as the staff side subject to the over riding authority of the Parliament. The award can be modified/rejected only with the approval of the Parliament through aformal resolution on grounds affecting national economy or social justice.

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NEW DELHI, 12th OCTOBER,2001

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Effective use of JCM scheme.

A negotiation machinery for Central Government employees was introduced in 1966 for setting up of Joint Councils at the National, Departmental and Local levels. Over the years a large number of issues have been resolved through the mechanism of the Joint Consultative Machinery and Compulsory Arbitration .

2. In the 68th Report of Department related Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs on demands for grants (2000-2001), the Committee had inter-alia expressed concern about the heavy pendency of cases before the Central Administrative Tribunals. In this context they recommended that effective use of JCM mechanism and Board of Arbitration be made for resolving grievances. This in turn is likely to bring down pendancy of cases in CAT.

3. In view of the above , it is reiterated that effective use of JCM forum may be made for resolution of demands / grievances of staff side, within the ambit of rules prescribed for functioning of the JCM machinery.

( R.K.GUPTA )

Desk Officer (JCA)

To

All Ministries and Departments of the Government of India.

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New Delhi, the 19TH /23RD April, 1990

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Non-receipt of important circulars in the Secretariat of the National Council (Staff Side) JCM.
It has been brought to the notice of this Department that copies of important Circulars issued by the various Ministries / Departments are not received in the Secretariat of the National Council (Staff Side), JCM. It appears that some of the Ministries / Departments have not placed the Secretariat of the National Council (Staff Side) JCM on their regular mailing list.

2. It is accordingly requested that the Secretariat of the National Council (JCM) Staff Side may please be placed on their regular mailing list for the purposes of sending the important Circulars issued by the concerned Ministries / Departments. Such Circulars may please be endorsed to Secretary, Staff Side, National Council (JCM), 13-C, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001.

Sd/-
(MRS.KNK KARTHIAYANI)
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