AIBOC CIRCULAR NO. 62 DATED 11.05.2010

AIBOC issued its circular No. 62 on 17^th General Body Conference of Central Bank Officers’ Association, Tamilnadu held at Chennai on 9^th May 2010. We are reproducing the same here for our readers.

CIRCULAR NO.62                                                           11.05.2010

TO ALL AFFILIATES/MEMBERS:

17^TH GENERAL BODY CONFERENCE OF

CENTRAL BANK OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION, TAMILNADU

Central Bank Officers’ Association, Tamil Nadu, had organized their 17^th General Body conference at Chennai on 9^th May, 2010 in a grand manner.  The A.C. hall of Vijaya Mahal was jam-packed with the members of CBOA Tamil Nadu State Unit at 10:00 A.M sharp.  The inaugural session commenced with a prayer.

Com.A.R.Saifulla, General Secretary of the State Unit, welcomed the gathering.  Com.D.S.Bhadauria, General Secretary of All India Central Bank Officers’ Federation inaugurated the conference by lighting the lamp along with the other dignitaries on the dais.  In his inaugural address he expressed his concern that, interpersonal relations in the Bank were strained during the period 2006-2008, which has affected the development of bank business.  However, under the present leadership of the Bank, the situation has improved and result can be seen in surpassing the rupees one thousand crore mark in profit of the Bank.  The Federation has ensured policy for Promotion and Transfer through bilateral discussions.  The fitment formula to be implemented in the Bank is under discussion with the Management.  He advised the members to extend full co-operation to the Management which is taking the Bank to further heights. He also released a special ‘logo’ designed for the Tamil Nadu Unit of CBOA.

Com.N.K.Pareek, President of AICBOF delivered presidential address.  He covered the history of the Tamil Nadu State Unit and complimented the leadership of the Unit for keeping it as one of the vibrant units of the AICBOF.  He thanked the Confederation in realising the long cherished dream of the CPF Optees to switch over to the Pension Scheme.  He also expressed his gratitude to the Confederation in supporting the AICBOF during the turbulent period of offensive management.  He released a special blog for the Tamil Nadu Unit – www.cboatamilnadu.com, which contains useful information to the membership.

Shri. S.Kannan, General Manager, of the Chennai Zone, in his special address complimented the positive role played by the Association and the officers achieving the business goals.  He advised the staff to come out of negative thinking and evolve a helpful attitude towards the colleagues to render the best customer service.  It is advantageous to the Officers to learn the local language to understand the need of the customers, said Shri.Kannan.

Com.G.D.Nadaf, General Secretary, AIBOC, in his key note address briefed on the details of the 9^th Bipartite Settlement and 2^nd Option on Pension.  In the given circumstances, 17.5% salary increase and one more option for pension are land mark achievements of the Confederation.  Due to the last minute complications, legal opinion sent to the IBA by one of the constituents of UFBU and court cases filed by pension optees at Hon’ble Court of Andhra Pradesh, have complicated the IBA /Govt. to change their stand as regards sharing of 30% of the gap in pension fund by employees to offer one more pension option.  There was no other alternative to the Confederation than to achieve the pension for CPF Optees who are waiting for an opportunity for more than 15 years. Therefore, offer of IBA was accepted to contribute 2.8 times of revised pay by CPF Optees. He also covered the improvements in other service conditions through the 9^th Bipartite.

As regards bank level issues, he appealed to the Management to boost the morale of the staff to contribute their mite in achieving business goals and also to restore certain facilities earned through sustained struggle by the AICBOF and AIBOC to the officers.  There is a need to revisit the object behind transfer policy of the Bank and to take care of man power required to manage the business to maintain good customer service.  The members welcomed the 9^th Bipartite with pension option by thunderous applause.

Com.D.Doraisamy, President of the Association was given a heart touching farewell by the leaders on account of his retirement from the Bank and in tune with the rich tradition of the Confederation, relinquishing the position from the Association.  Com.Doraisamy responded to the felicitations and donated a cheque for Rs. 20,000/- towards the Association on the eve on his retirement from the Bank.  Earlier, a cheque for Rs. 5000/- was presented to the Anna Anandhai Illam, an organisation in service of the society especially orphans and destitute ever since it was started in 1971.  Out of the benevolent fund, a cheque was presented to the family member of the deceased officers who died while in service. Meritorious children of the officers were awarded.  S/Shri. K.Mohanan, Senior Manager, Y.S.Kumar, Treasurer, AICBOF, D.S.Lahane, Jt.General Secretary, AICBOF, spoke on the occasion.  Com.K.Elangovan, Organising Secretary, proposed vote of thanks.

In the business session, General Secretary’s report was adopted unanimously and Com.Vijaya Raghavan and Com.A.R.Saifullah were elected unopposed as President and General Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Unit.  We congratulate and wish them all the best.  We compliment the leadership of the Tamil Nadu State Unit of CBOA for the success of the Conference.

With greetings,

Sd/-

(G.D. NADAF)

GENERAL SECRETARY