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1 ANDHRA PRAGATHI GRAMEENA BANK HEAD OFFICE : : KADAPA Cir. No BC-STF Date: st JOINT MEETING OF CALENDAR YEAR 2012 HELD ON BETWEEN THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MANAGEMENT OF ANDHRA PRAGATHI GRAMEENA BANK AND ANDHRA PRAGATHI GRAMEENA BANK EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION. We enclose herewith Minutes of the 1 st Joint meeting of the calendar year 2012 held on between the representatives of Management of the Bank and Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank Employees Association for information of all staff members of our Bank. Further, it is to inform that the Bank is in receipt of Ref. No.06/EXE/RRB/2012, dt of Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank Employees Association regarding proposed agitation program scheduled from In this regard, it is to clarify that: the Bank is taking proactive steps to settle the issues of the staff members and some of them are already under process, besides pursuing for settlement of other demands with Appropriate Authority though not discussed by the Union in the Joint Meeting, we once again appeal to all the staff members and the Association to withhold the agitation programs and cooperate for achievement of the business targets set for the March (K Preetam Lal) CHAIRMAN Encl: as above

2 MINUTES OF THE 1st JOINT MEETING OF CALENDAR YEAR 2012 HELD ON BETWEEN THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MANAGEMENT OF ANDHRA PRAGATHI GRAMEENA BANK AND ANDHRA PRAGATHI GRAMEENA BANK EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION For and on behalf of Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank Management For and on behalf of the Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank Employees Association 1 Sri S P Kulkarni, General Manager 1 Sri V Anjaneyulu, Honorary President 2 Sri P Adinarayna Reddy,General Manager 2 Sri G Vengal Reddy, President 3 Sri B Sree Ranganna, Chief Manager,Personnel Dept 4 Sri K Raja Sekhara Reddy, Chief Manager, HRD & IR Dept 5 Smt. G Swaroop Rani, Officer, Personnel Dept. 3 Sri D K Mallikarjuna Working President 4 Sri D Mohammad Working President 5 Sri A Suresh, General Secretary 6 Sri K Govindu, Treasurer Sri B.Sree Ranganna, Chief Manager has extended warm welcome to both the negotiating teams and requested our Chairman to inaugurate the Joint meeting. Our Chairman Sri K.Preetam Lal while extending warm and hearty welcome to all the Representatives of the APGB Employee s Association, for the 1 st joint meeting with the Management in the current calendar year 2012 expressed pleasure in inauguration of meeting during this period. Chairman informed that Bank has recorded a satisfactory achievement in all the key business parameters for the quarter ending Dec 2011, but lagged in Deposits front, showing negative growth over March 2011 position, and we have to struggle really hard to reach the March 2012 target. Chairman while appreciating that Bank had already reached the March 2012 target under Advances surpassing by Rs.82 crores, expressed his concern over the stagnation in deposits and alarming rise in CD ratio, perhaps the highest ever recorded CD ratio in the post amalgamated scenario, forcing the Bank to contain the credit flow. He urged the representatives of the Association to appreciate the gravity of the situation, educate and motivate all the staff members to put in their best efforts to mobilize deposits, taking advantage of the various deposit schemes designed by the Bank, to match the performance under advances portfolio, so as to maintain an ideal CD ratio. Chairman informed that Management also strived hard to reciprocate the good performance shown by the staff, and successfully attempted to keep them as comfortable as possible in placements, and conducted cadre to cadre promotions in all the cadres, in addition to initiating the process for recruitment of 128 Office assistants, 82 Assistant Managers, and 20 Managers, to meet the growing demand for staff due to opening of new branches, growing no.of retirements, resignations, deaths etc. Chairman presented the details of promotions & recruitment conducted by the Bank during the year 2010 & 2011, in different cadres, and also various welfare measures implemented in the last 2 years as under: Promotions: S.No Level of promotion No. of staff promoted 1 Officer Scale III to Scale IV 29 2 Officer Scale II to Scale III 56 3 Officer Scale I to Scale II Office Assistant to Officer Scale I Office Attendant to Office Assistant 89 1

3 Recruitment: S.No Level of recruitment No. of staff recruited 1 Officer Scale II 14 2 Officer Scale I Office Assistant 195 Chairman also informed that Bank could complete recruitment process in all cadres during 2011 except in the cadre of Office Attendants, which could not be fructified as the same is embroiled in court cases filed by the candidates / Employees Association. However, Bank is pursuing the matter with the Sponsor Bank/NABARD for early initiation of the recruitment process. Chairman informed that in addition to the above, Bank has also implemented various welfare measures in the past 2 years for the benefit of the staff, like Staff welfare measures: Personal Accident Insurance Scheme, Silver Jubilee Award Scheme for senior staff members, Annual medical aid, Annual health checkup, Presentation of memento to retiring staff, Increase in EDLI amount payable to deceased staff, Increase in Halting Allowance, Extending revised OD facility with increased limit, Improved Staff vehicle loan with enhanced limits, Revised limits under Staff Housing loan, Supply of VIP briefcases to all the Branch Managers, Reimbursement of Rs.1000/- for eye checkup expenses and cost of spectacles, Revision in uniform cloth and stitching charges for office attendants, Sanction of Rs.10000/- as funeral expenses to the legal heirs of deceased, Enhanced conveyance allowance to PWD staff members, Sanction of 4 wheeler loan facility to workmen also etc. With regard to other pending demands, Chairman informed that the Bank is constantly pursuing with the Sponsor Bank for early settlement of the same. Chairman also informed that as per Govt. of India directives received recently, Bank has to open new of existing Branches every year, thus, in compliance to the GoI instructions, Bank is planning to open 22 more new Branches before in addition to the already opened 18 Branches, and in proportion to the no.of Branches, Bank will assess the manpower as on and take steps for recruitment of required no. of staff to meet the demand. Chairman hoped that all the Staff will rise to the occasion, mobilize business, especially deposits, and see that the APGB reaches all the set targets with impressive margins and retain its coveted status among all the RRBs. In response Mr. A.Suresh, General Secretary of the Association, thanked the Management for convening the joint meeting and he reciprocated the sentiments expressed by the Management. He appreciated that under dynamic leadership of the Chairman, the Bank is progressing well and wished that the Bank achieves Rs crore business level for March

4 Responding to the above, Chairman informed that he addressed the EC meeting of the Association held on 29 th Jan 2012 even though he reached Kadapa only during late hours on 28 th Jan after performing tedious journey of more than 2000 KMs, and in spite of his assurance to resolve the demands of the Association, he was pained to receive the unilateral agitation notice on 30 th morning itself. Chairman also expressed his displeasure over the exertion of outside influence by the Association for resolving of demands without holding any discussions/negotiations with the Management. He also informed that Management is sincere in its efforts for resolving the demands and welcomes any suggestions from the Association for early settlement of demands. He informed with regard to recruitment of office attendants that though he requested the association to suggest ways for mitigation of litigations filed in this regard, there is no response from the association. Chairman further clarified with regard to certain demands like sanction of computer increment, lunch allowance, that those issues are under consideration of Govt. of India and until settled by Govt. of India, Bank cannot take a decision in this regard. With regard to settlement of other allowances like conveyance/petrol allowances, Festival Advance, hospitalization charges, accommodation to workmen during training, reduction of interest rates, etc, Chairman informed that many benefits have already been settled and implemented by the Bank recently, some issues are under active consideration at Sponsor Bank, and the Bank is pursuing for settlement of all demands. With regard to other issues like publishing seniority list, increase of conveyance allowance for local clearing /cash remittance, supply of cash counting machines/fake note detectors/ inverters, insurance coverage for staff housing loans etc., Chairman informed that the same are under active consideration of the Management. He finally urged the representatives not to resort to any agitation programs at this juncture which will hamper the business growth and requested to concentrate on the deposit mobilization, recovery of NPAs/PNPAs and see that the Bank achieves the targets in all the parameters for March Thereafter the regular agenda was taken up for discussion as per the Agenda and the following minutes were drawn. Sl. No 1 Recruitment of Messengers Issue/Demand The Recruitment of Messengers is embroiled in the Court Cases filed by some candidates. Hence, discussing the matter at present amounts to subjudice. 2 Consideration of Fixed Personal Pay (FPP)/ Computer Increment Management Representatives have informed that, the matter has to be settled by the Govt. of India 3 Payment of arrears to the part time messengers cum sweepers since their engagement as part time messengers cum sweepers in accordance with the orders issued by the Hon ble High Court of Karnataka. Management Representatives have informed that the Bank is not a party to Karnataka High Court judgment, however, the case details will be studied on receipt of the details either from Employees Association or through Attendants. 3

5 4 Reduction of interest rates for all staff loans Management Representatives have informed that the matter will be taken up with the Appropriate Authority. 5 Conveyance/Petrol Allowance to all Workmen Cadre on par with Sponsor Bank Management Representatives have informed that, the matter will be taken up with the Appropriate Authority. 6 Updated Seniority List Management Representatives have informed that the updated seniority list will be released shortly. 7 Enhancement of Newspaper Bill Management Representatives have informed that, there is no scope for enhancement of more than Rs. 80/- or 80% of cost of Newspaper as per extant guidelines. 8 CBS incentive to all staff members Management Representatives have informed that, there is no such provision 9 Profit Incentive Management Representatives have informed that the Bank is paying Bonus as per eligibility. 10 Actual sanctions of hospitalization charges Management Representatives have informed that, the Hospitalisation Charges are being sanctioned as per the rules in force as per VIII Bipartite Settlement. The Bank will take up the matter with Sponsor Bank for implementation as per IX Bipartite Settlement. 11 Over Time Allowance to workmen cadre Management Representatives have informed that, there is no such provision as per guidelines 12 Cash counting machines to all branches Management Representatives have informed that, Cash Counting Machines were already provided for 345 Branches and in remaining Branches, it will be provided based on the necessity. 13 Removal of Outsourcing Services (MAX) Management Representatives have informed that, this is taken up as per GOI guidelines (Thorat Committee Recommendations) and also to dispense with the sweeping duties from Office Attendants (Multipurpose) in a phased manner. 4

6 14 Fake Note Detectors to all branches Management Representatives have informed that, so far provided in 7 Branches and based on the requirement, it will be provided to needy Branches. However, UV Lamps provided to all the Branches 15 Providing accommodation to all workmen during training period Management Representatives have informed that, at present Rs. 300/- per participant per day being paid for accommodation apart from 1/4 th Halting Allowance. This facility has been introduced w.e.f and shall be reviewed after one year. 16 Increasing of conveyance allowance (local clearing/cash remittance, etc.) Management Representatives have informed that, the matter will be examined & suitable decision will be communicated shortly. 17 Implementation of 9 th Bipartite Settlement for LTC bills/ sanctions Management Representatives have informed that, the Management has agreed to pursue the matter with the Sponsor Bank. 18 Quick Disposal of Disciplinary Settlements 19 Removal of sweeping duties to Messengers 20 Inverters to all branches 21 LFC surrender-delinking with leave as per Sponsor Bank 22 Revision of Festival Advance sanction who joined in the Bank after as per Sponsor Bank 23 Issuing of Identity Cards for retired staff 24 Consideration of transfer for senior employees who completed 55 years of age 25 Identification of hardship branches 26 Reimbursement of rent for Union Office 27 Rectification of Transfers 28 Consideration of request for the employees who are working in hardship branches 29 Considering takeover of society loan with enhanced Housing Loan 30 Providing/Improving infrastructural facilities for rural branches 31 Telephone facility for Union Office, President and General Secretary 32 Providing of Lunch Allowance as per Sponsor Bank 33 Allowing of journey day for employees who are attending training programmes at RBTC 34 Providing of Health Cards 5

7 35 Insurance coverage for Staff Housing Loans 36 Stop/Modification of User Level Options in CBS for Office Assistants 37 Revision of Washing/Cycle/ Stitching Allowance 38 Enhancement of OD Limits for Messengers After discussion upto Point No.17, the Association Representatives have informed that, the issues are long pending and there is no outcome as they expected. All the proposals are being referred to the Sponsor Bank again and again. Hence the Association is deferring. The Management Representatives have informed that, as some demands are already under process and the Bank is pursuing with the Sponsor Bank for early settlement of remaining issues, urged the Association Representatives to involve in Business Development and see the set targets are achieved for March, SIGNED ON THIS THURSDAY, THE 14th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2012 For and on behalf of Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank Management 1 Sd/-xx S P Kulkarni, General Manager 2 Sd/-xx P Adinarayna Reddy, General Manager 3 Sd/-xx B Sree Ranganna, Chief Manager, Personnel Dept 4 Sd/-xx K Raja Sekhara Reddy, Chief Manager, HRD & IR Dept 5 Sd/-xx G Swaroopa Rani Asst. Manager, Personnel Dept. For and on behalf of the Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank Employees Association 1 Sd/-xx V Anjaneyulu, Honorary President 2 Sd/-xx G Vengal Reddy, President 3 Sd/-xx D K Mallikarjuna Working President 4 Sd/-xx D Mohammad Working President, APRRBEA 5 Sd/-xx A Suresh, General Secretary 6 Sd/-xx K Govindu, Treasurer 6

ANDHRA PRAGATHI GRAMEENA BANK HEAD OFFICE :: KADAPA OBTAINING OF LEGAL OPINION AND SEARCH REPORT

ANDHRA PRAGATHI GRAMEENA BANK HEAD OFFICE :: KADAPA Circular No. 130-2006-BC-CD Date:25.11.2006 OBTAINING OF LEGAL OPINION AND SEARCH REPORT Attention of all the branches is invited to the captioned subject