RBE No. 12/2004: Power Controller
No.E(P&A)II-2002/RS-24, dated 14.01.2004
Sub: Benefits admissible to medically de-categorized drivers drafted to perform the duties of power/ Crew Controllers.
1. Please refer to instructions contained in para 2(g) of Boards letter No.E(P&A)II-83/RS-10, dated 09.01.1998 (RBE No. 09/1998).
2. It has come to notice that some divisions in the Zonal Railways, allowance in lieu of kilometreage is being allowed to medically de-categorized drivers drafted to perform the duties of Power Controllers/ Crew Controllers, in terms of the above instructions. In this connection, it is brought to your notice that medically de-categorized drivers drafted to perform the duties of Power Controllers/ Crew Controllers, cease to be running staff and, therefore, are not eligible to any benefit specifically admissible to the Running Staff. Accordingly, the allowance in lieu of kilometreage or addition in basic pay for computation of retirement benefit is not admissible in such cases. The pay of the medically de-categorized drivers on such drafting, has also necessarily to be fixed as per the extant instructions governing fixation of pay of medically de-categorized drivers appointed in alternative stationary posts.
3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
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