Gopinath Committee-Important Recommendations

Important Recommendations of Gopinathan Committee

1. Revised TRCA w.e.f 01.01.2006 .

Arrears 40% and 60% each spread over two financial years.
2. Allowances – effective prospectively from the date of issue of orders.
3. Present D.A FORMULA will continue.
4. BONUS – Status quo may be maintained.
5. Ex-gratia Gratuity: Entitlement for minimum 10 years service – 16 ½ months basic TRCA ( Maximum Rs.60,000/-)
6. Group Insurance Subscription Rs.50/- (For all GDS)- Insurance cover is Rs.50,000/-
7. SEVERANCE AMOUNT: Eligible after 10 years of service @ Rs.1500/- for every completed year of service ( Maximum Rs.60,000/-)
8. Service Discharge benefit scheme: A contribution of Rs.200/- per month for the duty period of GDS. Fund to be managed by PLI directorate or any other suitable agency to get adequate returns.
9. Financial assistance from welfare schemes: Old rates suggested as the new rates are more than what are given to departmental staff.
10. Maternity leave: 3 months TRCA out of welfare grant and 3 months LWA (substitute be arranged by GDS) FOR FIRST TWO CHILDREN.
11. LEAVE: 20 days paid leave in a year.
12. Present Trade Union Facilities will continue.