Record Notes of discussion with SAIL Chairman at MTI Ranchi on
29/12/2018
Participants:
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SAIL
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FORSE
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Sri Anil Kr Chaudhary, Chairman
Sri D K Mohanty, ED (C. Sectt)
Sri Amarendu Prakash, GM (C. Sectt.)
Sri Manas Rath, DGM
(P&A), Ranchi Units
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Dr V N Sharma (Chairman),
Sri J S Nagabhushan (Vice Chairman)
Sri M.P Singh (Bokaro)
Sri Premanand Samal (Rourkela)
Sri
Arbinda Mitra (Burnpur)
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i. Dr V N Sharma presented a bouquet to SAIL
Chairman and welcomed him.
ii. At the outset SAIL Chairman gave an updated oral presentation of
SAIL's performance both operationally and financially and informed that he had
gone through the 'Comprehensive Charter ........' and would try his level best
to do as much as possible to fulfil the aspirations and demands detailed in the
Charter and the Agenda.
Regarding SAIL Pension Scheme he informed that it's our commitment and
it is under process to implement the same.
iii.
The Meeting lasted for an hour and
all the points in the attached Working Agenda were discussed thoroughly keeping
the detailed explanation in the attached 'Comprehensive Charter ......' in the
background.
iv.
Dr Sharma requested SAIL Chairman to
separate the Agenda items into those involving finances and those without that.
Examples of the later are (a) granting Recognition to FORSE, (b) Allotment
of Office Space to FORSE at Kolkata (space vacated by VISL in Kolkata) and to
all FORSE affiliated Associations in the Townships as large number of
houses are vacant and examine the feasibility.
SAIL Chairman agreed to take favourable decision on
the above issues at the earliest.
v.
Dr Sharma pointed out that there is no functioning
channel of communication between SAIL and Retired Employees to resolve Retirees
issues and explained that system of Nodal
Officer set up two years ago has not worked. In view of this setting up an
efficient and functioning communication channel and grievance procedure for
Retirees is the need of the hour.
SAIL Chairman agreed to pursue this matter and make this office more active
so that Retirees problems are resolved easily through the Nodal
Officers.
vi.
Dr Sharma also drew attention on the
issue that policy making wrt the Retirees like Leasing/ licensing of Houses,
Healthcare delivery and issuing Medicines and their implementation in all the
Plants/ Units and for individuals is not uniformly applied which further causes
Heart burning.
SAIL Chairman agreed
that he would try his best to make and implement uniform policy on all issues. On the issue of inefficient functioning of the TPA in relation to
improper responses and delay in settling the Bills etc esp. in Eastern zone
(Kolkata area) SAIL Chairman informed that based on messages from FORSE and others he has already called
the TPA representative and sounded him to improve the functioning by adopting
fast and efficient modus operandi for Retirees issues as delays cannot be permitted
in Healthcare matters. SAIL Chairman further informed that he had
approved appointment of 100 doctors for SAIL Hospitals and purchase of new
gadgets and furniture for Hospitals to improve Healthcare for both Retired and
serving employees. He also assured that he would ask concerned departments/
hospitals to make all medicines available to all-retirees as well as serving
employees. SAIL Chairman assured the
FORSE delegates that enhancement in coverage amount for OPD and IPD is
under serious review and gave positive hopes for the better.
vii.
On financial matters SAIL Chairman explained that financial involvement
requires Govt approval and so becomes difficult. He agreed, however, to examine
the points of Agenda involving finances and to do whatever and wherever
possible.
viii.
SAIL Chairman informed that Leasing of Houses has been restricted by the Govt.
However, he agreed to continue the Licensing of houses and look into and
remove the irritating issues related to Licensing of houses.
ix.
SAIL Chairman further agreed to look into Auctioning of Houses by RSP as also 142+
cases of RSP retirees who are made to pay penalty rent of more that Rs 4000/-
after 10 years of retirement.
x.
On items in para V Issues
from Plants/ Units SAIL
Chairman informed that he would try to
resolve the following issues after getting their details from the Units and
Corporate Office.
Ø Extending Mediclaim facility to the pre-April 2004 VISL Retirees will be
looked into.
Ø Uniform procedure for allotment of houses on licence basis will be
adopted.
Ø The auctioning of houses in Rourkela is not acceptable. He assured that
it will be looked into.
Ø Regarding HRA & Leave encashment he has given some hints.
xi.
On further query from SAIL Chairman
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Sri MP Singh explained
non-availability of medicines at Bokaro General Hospital and also about 10%
increase in the House Licensing fee as also payment/ adjustment of interest
earned from the security money.
SAIL Chairman agreed to ensure availability of medicines and look into interest part
of security money.
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Sri J S Nagabhushan explained the
Notice issued to House Licenced Holders to vacate the houses which has created
restlessness in the Licensee’s mind.
SAIL Chairman informed that he would get it examined. However, such licensed holders
may be allowed 11-months extension for the present.
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Premananda Samal explained the
auction bidding of vacant houses to retirees of RSP in which they do not have
sufficient financial resources. He requested to give licence among the
applicants on seniority basis. He also brought up the issue of 142+ retirees
who are forced to pay penal rent as their licences were not renewed. He
requested to withdraw the eviction orders and renew their licences on the same
terms and conditions.
SAIL Chairman indicated ignorance about Auction bidding of houses. However, he agreed
to look into it and do the needful. At the same time, he advised FORSE/ RSPREA
to meet new ED (P&A), RSP and he hoped that it would be resolved.
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Sri Arabind Mitra informed that ISP
does not lease or license houses and also that all Medicines are not available
in ISP Hospitals.
SAIL Chairman agreed to look into the house issue but assured that improvement in
healthcare would become visible soon.
The Meeting ended
with a vote of thanks to SAIL Chairman by FORSE delegates for providing this
opportunity to present and explain the long pending Grievances and Demands of
SAIL Retirees and for getting a favourable assurance from him.
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