AIBOC CIRCULAR NO. 47 DATED 04.05.2012

AIBOC issued its circular No. 47 dated 04.05.2012 on the 8th Triennial National Conference of AIPSBOF held at Coimbatore. We are placing the same here for our readers.

CIRCULAR NO. 47                                                         Date: 04.05.2012

TO ALL AFFILIATES/MEMBERS:

8TH TRIENNIAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF AIPSBOF HELD AT COIMBATORE

The 8th Triennial Conference of the All India Private Sector Bank Officers Federation was held at “Maharajothi Mahal” in Sri. Ayyappa Pooja Sangam, Ramnagar, Coimbatore on Saturday, the 21st April, 2012.

The entire venue, exquisitely decorated was filled with the enthusiastic    comrades even before the commencement of the meeting.

The conference commenced with the prayer of Tamil Thai Vazthu, after paying a silent prayer for the departed souls of Com. R.N. Godbole, former General Secretary of AIBOC and AISBOF and Com. Varadarajan, Ex. Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

The conference was preceeded by a Press Conference conducted by Com. G.D. Nadaf, General Secretary, AIBOC/ AISBOF, Com. K. Ananda Kumar, President, Com. P.V. Mathew, General Secretary of AIPSBOF and Com. T.R. Bhat, former President of AIPSBOF.

Com. G.D. Nadaf, General Secretary, AIBOC /AISBOF briefed the press about the problems being faced by the old generation private sector banks and also the ill effects of the proposed banking reforms like FDI, removal of cap on voting rights etc., and the discriminated treatment by the Government, between New and Old generation of Private Sector Banks etc.

Com. K. Ananda Kumar and Com. P.V. Mathew, President and General Secretary, opposed the New Licensing Policy of the Government of India in allowing Corporate houses to open new banks and the adverse effects of huge foreign capital already pumped in to the system, which will effect the old generation private sector banks in the long run.

Com. P.V. Mathew, General Secretary, in his welcome address during the inaugural session of the conference, recalled the formation of sectoral Federations and narrated the activities of AIPSBOF. He also recalled the heroic battle by the comrades of Dhanalakshmi Bank Officers’ Organisation and support given by the AIPSBOF and the Kerala Unit of AIBOC  and their leadership. He also narrated the struggle of the Catholic Syrian Banks Officers’ Association, in fighting against the move of the management in recruitment of officers on CTC basis and stalling their move.

Com. K. Ananda Kumar, President of AIPSBOF, in his Presidential address recalled the heroic struggle of the Dhanalakshmi Bank  Officers Organisation and sufferings undergone by Com. P.V. Mohanan, an General Secretary and Com. Vijaya Anantha Krishnan, President and their whirlwind tour all over India to mobilize support from various affiliates. He also recalled the contribution made by the past Presidents, including Com. Patki, Com. T.R Bhat and other leaders in strengthening the organisation.

Com. P.R. Natarajan, Hon’ble Member of Parliament in his inaugural address narrated the bad state of affairs of Indian economy, and the contribution of Communist party of India, Marxist, to safe guard the Bank men in particular and the Banking industry in general. He lauded the AIBOC for saving the Banking Industry. If at all the Indian economy is strong and withstood the presence of inflation   and global meltdown, it is because of strong fundamental of the Indian Banking Sector. He was also very  empathetic about the nationalisation of the old generation private sector banks or merger with nationalised banks.

Com. G. D. Nadaf, General Secretary, AIBOC / AISBOF in his key note address, congratulated the Dhanalakshmi Bank Officers’ Organisation, under the leadership of Com. P.V. Mohanan, General Secretary and Com. Vijaya Anathakrishnan, President, who won the management onslaughts. He enlightened the audience the cause and conviction with which the DBOO officers successfully faught with the management. He had also briefed the challenges ahead and cautioned that the path is not smooth. He also spoke on the issues to be tackled during ensuing bipartite settlement. Clinching of five days a week, regulated working hours for officers and parity of pay and pension with Central Government employees is going to be a challenge ahead, he said.

Com. P. Vijayasenan, President, AIBOC Tamilnadu State Unit, who felicitated the function, congratulated the comrades of DBOO for their heroic struggle and success. He also narrated the support given by the AIBOC. Kerala State Committee to the DBOO comrades and praised the KVBOA and FBOA for their involvement in conducting educational institutions.

Com. V. Chidambarakumar, Vice President, AIPSBOF congratulated the DBOO comrades who have given hope to the Bank officers’ movement. He also read the massage sent by Com. P.K. Sarkar, President AIBOC who could not attend the function.

Com. R. Subramanian, Vice President of AIPSBOF proposed the vote of thanks. 

During inaugural session after adopting the General Secretary’s report and passing of resolutions, following Office-bearers were elected unopposed 

1. K.Anandakumar                 President

2. R.Subramanian                    General Secretary

3. George D Pallan                  Treasurer

and other office bearers of committee members.

We Congratulate the newly elected team and wish them all the best. We also compliment leaders of the AIPSBOF for success of the conference.

With   greetings

Sd/-

(G.D. NADAF)

GENERAL SECRETARY