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Monday 30 November 2015

CAT case PARITY update


The Parity case at CAT Kochi, final hearing held on 27-11-2015 with detailed arguments. The CAT heard our case in detail and reserved the judgement for December 2015.  Let us hope for the best.  The date of hearing will be published on getting the date.

Saturday 28 November 2015

CPC recommendations




Parity between Stenographer Cadre of DRDO and CSSS
11.12.124 Parity between Stenographer cadre of DRDO and CSSS has been sought. DRDO
has contended that same career progression opportunities to existing DRDO Stenographer
Cadre should be provided as are available to CSS/AFHQ SS personnel.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.12.125 The Commission in Chapter 7.1 is recommending identical pay levels for
personnel in Headquarters and in the field offices. This should address the grievances
with regard to pay for the Stenographers cadre in DRDO.



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nature or in the realm of the cadre structuring, both not in the ambit of the Commission
Indian Foreign Service, Group `B’ Stenographers
11.17.18 They have sought:
i. merger of IFS (B) Stenographers in IFS (B) General cadre
ii. lateral entry of IFS (B) Stenographers in IFS (B) General cadre, and
iii. automatic upgrade of 37 Senior PPS and PSOs equivalent posts to the rank of Deputy
Secretary/Director.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.17.19 The Commission in Chapter 7.1 has made recommendations with regard to the
Central Secretariat Stenographers Service. The same shall apply here as well.


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Stenographers of Safdarjung Hospital
11.20.28 Stenographers in Central Government hospitals are classified into five categories,
Steno Grade III (GP 2400), Steno Grade II and Steno Grade I (GP 4200), Private Secretaries
(GP 4600) and Senior Private Secretaries (GP 4800). They have pointed out that same grade
pay of Steno Grade I and Steno Grade II causes anomaly as Steno Grade I is a promotional post
from Steno Grade II.
11.20.29 The Commission notes that feeder and promotional posts of Steno Grade II and Steno
Grade I are in the same Grade Pay of 4200 due to merger of pay scales of Steno Grade II (5000-
8000) and Steno Grade I (₹5500-9000) by the VI CPC. This is not unique to Stenographers of
Safdarjung Hospital but exists in respect of various other cadres as well.
11.20.30 The Commission, therefore, recommends replacement pay levels to
Stenographers of Safdarjung Hospital



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Demand of Ministerial, Stenographer and other Cadres
11.22.89 The Ministerial and Stenographer Cadre has made the following demands:
a) Pay parity with CSS/CSSS cadre.
b) Pay fixation benefit for promotion from AD to JDD by granting two increments.
c) Grant of GP 4200 after five years to 30 percent of the sanctioned strength of UDCs and
Steno Gr-III.
11.22.90 Other common cadres, like Library cadre, Official Language cadre, Canteen Staff
and MTS, have also sought pay parity with their counterparts in other government departments.
11.22.91 Above aspects are covered in Chapter 7.1.

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Ministerial/Stenographer Cadre
11.22.141 Delhi Police have demanded parity in pay between the posts of ASI (Ministerial)
and ASI (Steno). As reported by Delhi Police, the pay of ASI (Stenographer) is in GP 4200
whereas the pay of ASI (Ministerial) is in GP 2800. This pay disparity has been continuing
since III CPC as may be seen from following table:
Name of CPC Pay of ASI (Ministerial) Pay of ASI (Stenographer)
III CPC 330-480 330-560
IV CPC 1320- 2040 1400-2300
V CPC 4000- 6000 4500- 7000
VI CPC GP 2800 GP 4200
11.22.142 It has been stated that this pay disparity has been continuing despite the direction of
the Central Administrative Tribunal to remove it. The issue was projected before the VI CPC
by Delhi Police but the VI CPC did not make any recommendation in this regard.
11.22.143 Delhi Police has stated that ASI (Ministerial) and ASI (Stenographer) both belong
to Ministerial cadre in Delhi Police and are required to be given same pay scale particularly in
view of the fact that both are given next promotion in the post of SI (Ministerial). Accordingly,
Report of the Seventh CPC
616 Index
it has been demanded that the pay scales of various ranks in the Ministerial cadre be placed at
par with the corresponding ranks of the executive cadre as also for the Stenographer cadre.
11.22.144 The Stenographer and Ministerial cadres are two distinctly different cadres. ASI/
Stenographer earns promotion in his own cadre, the highest post of which is Inspector/
Stenographer (GP 4600) whereas ASI/Ministerial earns promotion in his own Ministerial cadre
and the highest post in that cadre is ACP (DANIPS) in GP 4800. The ASI/Stenographer in
Delhi Police is appointed as ASI/Stenographer and on successful completion of two years’
probation period is elevated and designated as Sub Inspector/ Stenographer. This being the
position, ASI/Stenographer in Delhi Police cannot be granted GP 4200 as against the
prescribed GP 2800 on his initial appointment, as he becomes entitled to GP 4200 only after
successful completion of his probation period and elevation to the post of SI/Stenographer.
11.22.145 The Commission is, therefore, not recommending any change in this regard.



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Clerical and Stenographer Cadre
11.23.35 In respect of various posts belonging to these cadres, the demands are:
i. Pay hike of Lower Grade Clerk from GP 1900 to GP 2400
ii. Higher Grade Clerk from GP 2400 to GP 4200
iii. Head Clerk from GP 4200 to GP 4600
iv. Office Superintendent from GP 4200 to GP 4800
v. Assistant Secretary/Assistant Director from GP 4600 to GP 5400 (PB-2)
vi. Dy Secretary from GP 5400 (PB-2) to GP 6600
vii. Stenographer (OG) from GP 2400 to GP 4200
viii. PA from GP 4200 to GP 4800
Report of the Seventh CPC
628 Index
ix. PS from GP 4600 to 5400 (PB-2)
x. Sr.PS from GP 4800 and after four years 5400 (PB-2) to GP 6600.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.23.36 In respect of the Clerical cadre posts, the existing pay structure up to the rank of Head
Clerk is similar to that of the posts of LDC, UDC and Assistant in Field/Subordinate offices.
Any revision of pay of these posts at par with the CSS will be applicable to the clerical posts
of UTs following the same pay structure as available in the Central Government.
11.23.37 The posts in the Stenographer cadre are already placed in the similar pay
structure available in Field Offices. The issues of parity in pay between headquarters and
field have been dealt with in the Chapter 7.1.


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Stenographers
11.23.167 A demand has been made for higher grade pay for Steno Grade-II from existing GP
4200 to GP 4600 and Sr.P.A Gr.I from GP 4600 to GP 4800 and GP 5400 (PB-3) after
completion of four years of service. They have demanded the higher pay scale in respect of
specific posts to bring parity with that of CSSS cadre posts. The demand has been justified on
the ground that the mode of recruitment is same as for the CSSS, i.e., All India Competitive
Examination with similar eligibility criteria and that all Stenographer of the rank of Steno
Grade II and above working in the GNCT of Delhi have been recruited through Staff Selection
Commission prior to Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.23.168 GNCT Delhi has already upgraded the pay scales of Sr.P.A/Stenographer Gr.I,
Stenographer Grade II and Stenographer Grade III vide Orders No. 56, 57 and 58
respectively all dated 03.02.2015. Hence, no further recommendations are required.\




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11.23.195 Similarly, the pay scales for the post of Inspectors (GP 4200) should be upgraded to
GP 4600 at par with the pay scales of their counterparts in these States which is GP 4600. For
said pay hike for the post of Inspectors, they have also stated that, GNCT Delhi vide their order
dated 03.02.2015 upgraded the pay scales of Grade-II (DASS) and Stenographer Grade-II
which has been extended to Inspectors of other Departments of Delhi Government, namely
Labour, VAT, Industry etc.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.23.196 The comparison of pay scales of various posts of the Transport Department, GNCT
Delhi, with the pay scale of Regional Transport Officers of State Governments is not tenable.
11.23.197 The comparison of pay scales with DASS cadre is on account of the fact that DASS
Grade II officers are posted in field offices as Inspectors in various departments such as Labour
Department, Transport Department etc and they continue to draw their salary in GP 4600
whereas the entry level posts in such departments are in GP 4200.
11.23.198 Accordingly, demand for pay hike for the post of Inspector from GP 4200 to GP
4600 at par with the pay of DASS Grade-II has been made. Since, the upgradation of pay of
DASS cadre has been carried out by the Delhi Government unilaterally, this Commission
is not in a position to recommend rectification of such parity issues. This Commission
however feels that upgradation of pay scales of any cadre may be taken up by the
government only after assessing underlying parity issues with other cadres and
implications it may involve vis-à-vis similarly placed cadres in the same/different
departments.

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Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
11.35.7 The Central Administrative Tribunal was set up in November 1985 after the Parliament
enacted the Administrative Tribunals Act 1985 which came into force in July 1985 for
adjudication of disputes with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons
appointed to Public Services and Posts in connection with affairs of the Union or other local
authorities within the territory of India or under the control of Government of India and for
matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Maintenance of Pay Parity with CSS/CSSS
11.35.8 Consequent on orders of DoPT in compliance with court order, the Assistants/
Stenographer Grade C/Court Masters in CAT were placed in GP 4600 w.e.f. 01.01.2006 at par
with CSS/CSSS cadre. Similarly, vide a separate DoPT Order dated 01.04.2009 the Section
Officer/PS of the CAT were granted GP 4800 and GP-5400 (PB-3) thereafter on completion
of four years of regular service w.e.f. 01.01.2006 at par with CSS/CSSS.
11.35.9 The CAT has demanded that the Commission make specific recommendations in their
report and grant same pay scale and grade pay to their officer/staff, as applicable to CSS/CSSS.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.35.10 The Section Officer/PS and the Assistant/Steno Grade-C/Court Masters of the
CAT are already placed in the same Band Pay and Grade Pay as admissible to their
counterparts in CSS/CSSS. Thus, the demand of CAT amounts to maintenance of parity.
The pay structure of CSS/CSSS has been dealt with in detail in Chapter 7.1. Hence
replacement pay applicable to CSS/CSSS will be extended to CAT as well.

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Pay Parity with CSSS
11.35.24 The Non-Gazetted Officers Association, LBSNAA has demanded pay parity with
CSSS in respect of the posts of PA/Grade-C Stenographer and PS in Subordinate/Field offices
and GP-4600 for the post of Assistant and GP-4800 for the Office Superintendent of LBSNAA
at par with their counterparts in ISTM on the ground that in ISTM, these officers are getting
higher pay being employee of the CSS cadre. The Assistants in ISTM are drawing pay in GP
4600 while those in LBSNAA are drawing GP 4200. Similarly, Section officer in ISTM is in
GP 4800 whereas Office Superintendent in LBSNAA is drawing pay in GP 4200.
11.35.25 It has been argued that this parity is necessary for improving the delivery mechanism
for providing better services to officer trainees and the common man.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.35.26 The issue has been dealt under Chapter 7.1. Hence no specific recommendations
are being made here.

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Secretariat and Non-Secretariat Staff
11.46.14 The hierarchy of Secretariat Staff in DOS and Non-Secretariat staff in ISRO is shown
below:
ISRO DOS
Senior
Assistant GP 4200
100 percent by
promotion Assistant GP 4600
100 percent by
promotion
Assistant GP 2400 Graduate-1st UDC GP 2400 Graduate–1st
Personal
Assistant GP 4200
100 percent by
promotion
Personal
Assistant GP 4200
100 percent by
promotion
Junior PA GP 2400 Graduate-1st Stenographer GP 2400 Graduate–1st
11.46.15 A demand has been made to upgrade the post of Senior Assistant in ISRO from the
present GP 4200 to GP 4600 at par with Assistant in DOS. Similarly a demand has also been
made to upgrade the post of Personal Assistant in ISRO from its present GP 4200 to GP 4600
at par with Personal Assistant in DOS. The justification given is that both Senior Assistants
and Personal Assistant in ISRO at their preceding levels are in the GP 2400 and carry the
minimum entry qualification of graduation with first class, which is the same as that of the
preceding levels of Assistants and Personal Assistants in DOS.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.46.16 The Commission has considered the parity issue between secretariat and nonsecretariat
offices in its Chapter 7.1 on Headquarters Organizations in GoI and Office Staff in
field offices. The general recommendations made therein will apply to all categories of
Administrative Staff in DOS/ISRO as well.

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Stenographers’ Cadre
11.52.21 They have sought an upgradation in pay for the posts of Stenographer Gr II,
Stenographer Gr I, Private Secretary, Senior Private Secretary, Principal Private Secretary to
bring them at par with those in the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS).
Analysis and Recommendations
11.52.22 The ministry has forwarded to the Commission the views of CPWD in this regard.
CPWD has recommended complete pay parity with CSSS cadre for this Ministerial cadre of
CPWD.
11.52.23 The Commission has recommended that pay level for posts of Stenographers should
be common across Headquarters and field offices. Recommendations regarding this cadre are
detailed in Chapter 7.1.

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Stenographers
11.52.36 Stenographers in the Land and Development Office (L&DOs) have sought merger of
their posts with the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS) with a view to enhancing
their pay and promotional prospects.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.52.37 The Commission notes that the Land and Development Office is an attached office of
the ministry. On the other hand, the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service is tasked with
assignments in the Central Secretariat. The Commission, in Chapter 7.1, is recommending
identical pay levels for personnel in Headquarters and in the field offices. This should address
the grievances with regard to pay for the Stenographers in the Land and Development Office.

CPC recommendations



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Upgradation of Pay in Selected Posts in Existing GP 4200
12.15 For the group of posts covering Court Assistant, Personal Assistant, Accountant,
Cashier, the Association requested pay parity with the holders of analogous/equivalent posts
in the High Court of Delhi, who are drawing pay with GP 4600.
Analysis and Recommendations
12.16 The Commission has noted the recommendations made by the Committee of Judges in
this regard. The Committee of Judges, after examination of demands made, agrees with the
recommendation of upgradation in pay to conform to the pay of the holders of analogous posts
in the High Court of Delhi.
12.17 The Commission recognises that the Supreme Court is at the apex of the hierarchy of
Courts in India and hence its personnel should not be disadvantageously placed vis-à-vis the
High Court of Delhi.
Accordingly, the Commission recommends upgradation for the post of Court Assistant,
Personal Assistant, Accountant and Cashier to GP 4600 from the existing GP 4200.
Upgradation of Pay in Selected Posts in Existing GP 4600
12.18 Upgradation of pay has been sought for pay of the group of posts in the present GP 4600
to GP 4800. These include posts of Private Secretary to Additional Registrar, Sr. Personal
Assistant, Senior Court Assistant, Court Associate, Editor of Paper books, Assistant Librarian,
Proof Reader, Assistant Accounts Officer (Concurrent Audit) and Building Supervisor. The
justification for upgradation is that the holders of analogous posts in the High Court of Delhi
are in GP 4800.
Analysis and Recommendations
12.19 The Commission has been informed that the Committee of Judges, after examination of
demands made, have endorsed the upgradation in pay to conform with the pay of the holders
of analogous posts in the High Court of Delhi.
12.20 The Commission recognises that the Supreme Court is at the apex of the hierarchy of
Courts in India and hence its personnel should not be disadvantageously placed vis-à-vis the
High Court of Delhi. Accordingly, the Commission recommends upgradation in the pay
for the post of Private Secretary to Additional Registrar, Sr. Personal Assistant, Senior
Court Assistant, Court Associate, Editor of Paper Books, Assistant Librarian, Proof
Reader, Assistant Accounts Officer (Concurrent Audit) and Building Supervisor to GP
4800 from the existing GP 4600. However on completion of four years approved service
further non-functional upgrade to GP 5400 (PB-2) is also recommended for these posts.

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The Commission accordingly strongly recommends parity in pay between the field
staff and headquarter staff up to the rank of Assistants on two grounds- firstly the
field staff are recruited through the same examination and they follow the same
rigour as the Assistants of CSS and secondly there is no difference in the nature of
functions discharged by both. Therefore to bring in parity as envisaged by the VI
CPC, this Commission recommends bringing the level of Assistants of CSS at par
with those in the field offices who are presently drawing GP 4200. Accordingly, in
the new pay matrix the Assistants of both Headquarters as well as field will come
to lie in Level 6 in the pay matrix corresponding to pre revised GP 4200 and pay
fixed accordingly. Similarly the corresponding posts in the Stenographers cadre
will also follow similar pay parity between field and headquarter staff. The pay of
those Assistants/Stenographer who have in the past, been given higher Grade pay
would be protected.
Recently, through a government order similar ‘edge in pay’ has also been extended
to the Upper Division Clerks belonging to CSS in the Secretariat by way of grant
of non-functional selection grade to GP 4200 (available to 30 percent of UDCs). It
is expected to lead to further resentment at the level of UDCs in the field as well as
with other non-secretariat posts with which they had parity before. Since as per
the recommendation of this Commission, Assistants have now come to lie in Level
6 of the pay matrix which corresponds to pre revised GP 4200, this Commission
recommends withdrawal of non-functional selection grade to GP 4200 in respect
of Upper Division Clerks belonging to CSS.
Stenographers Services
The Central Secretariat Stenographer Service (CSSS)/ Armed Forces Headquarters
Stenographers Service (AFHQSS)
7.1.5 The CSSS/AFHQSS consists of the following grades:
Level Grade Pay
Principal Staff Officer 8700
Sr. PPS 7600
PPS 6600
PS 4800
Stenographer Grade-C 4600
Stenographer Grade-D 2400
7.1.6 The demands of CSSS and AFHQ Stenographers Service are:
a) Merger of headquarters services with their counterparts in the Stenographer cadre with
full parity and uniform designation and introduction of Executive Assistant Scheme. In
the justification for merger, the recommendation of the VI CPC vide paras 3.1.10 to
Report of the Seventh CPC
146 Index
3.1.12 have been referred to, where the Commission observed inter-alia, that there is no
justification for maintaining a distinct Stenographer cadre in any government office.
Instead, emphasis should be on recruiting multi skilled personnel at Assistant level to
be designated as Executive Assistants who will discharge the functions of present day
Assistant besides performing all the Stenographic functions. The VI CPC had justified
the need for a unified cadre and common recruitment on the basis of assumption that
secretariat functioning would become more IT oriented in future reducing reliance on
personal staff. The CSSS and AFHQSS officers’ Associations have raised demands
relating to merger of present incumbents of CSS/AFHQCS and CSSS/AFHQSS with
full parity and uniform designation.
The DoPT has referred to propose EA scheme to this Commission.
Analysis and Recommendations
The issue has been deliberated in DoPT several times. Reports of the discussions
indicate that although the CSS Associations are strongly opposed to such merger
between CSS and CSSS, they are not averse to introduction of the Executive Assistant
Scheme. The DoPT itself appears to have not found it feasible in view of the nature of
work, duties and responsibilities of the members of CSS and CSSS being different.
In view of the fact that several detailed deliberations have already taken place in DoPT
as well as in the meeting of the COS on 1 March, 2013 wherein various aspects of the
scheme have been examined threadbare in presence of all the stakeholders, the issue of
merger of CSS and CSSS cadre remains an administrative reform issue to be dealt with
by the administrative Ministry. The Commission is making no recommendation in this
regard.
b) A demand has been received regarding provision of promotional channel to the grade
of Joint Secretary in CSSS stating that such creation is essential to bring full parity (in
grade) between CSS and CSSS. It has also been argued that this would ensure career
progression for PSOs, who have no promotional avenues even after completing five or
more years of approved service in the grade.
Analysis and Recommendations
As regards demand for in-situ promotion of PSO to the rank of Joint Secretary and
demand for creation of the post of JS for removal of stagnation and career progression
of CSSS Cadre beyond the level of PSO is concerned, it is stated that these issues are
purely administrative in nature and can be dealt with through the process of cadre
review. Hence, the Commission is making no recommendation in this regard.
c) A demand for creation of additional posts in the grade of Sr. PPS (GP 7600) and PPS
(GP 6600) has been received on the ground that these additional creations will facilitate
smooth merger of present incumbents of CSSS and CSS.
Report of the Seventh CPC
147 Index
Analysis and Recommendations
The demand for creation of additional posts in the grade of Sr. PPS and PPS is
linked to the demand of cadre merger, hence it is for the cadre controlling
authority i.e., the DoPT to decide the issue in its entirety.
d) The AFHQSS has demanded grant of two increments at par with CSS/CSSS at the time
of promotion from GP 6600 to GP 7600 for parity.
Analysis and Recommendations
The Commission finds no merit in continuation of two increments for CSS/CSSS
and hence recommends abolition of the same.



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Parity between Stenographer Cadre of DRDO and CSSS
11.12.124 Parity between Stenographer cadre of DRDO and CSSS has been sought. DRDO
has contended that same career progression opportunities to existing DRDO Stenographer
Cadre should be provided as are available to CSS/AFHQ SS personnel.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.12.125 The Commission in Chapter 7.1 is recommending identical pay levels for
personnel in Headquarters and in the field offices. This should address the grievances
with regard to pay for the Stenographers cadre in DRDO.



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nature or in the realm of the cadre structuring, both not in the ambit of the Commission
Indian Foreign Service, Group `B’ Stenographers
11.17.18 They have sought:
i. merger of IFS (B) Stenographers in IFS (B) General cadre
ii. lateral entry of IFS (B) Stenographers in IFS (B) General cadre, and
iii. automatic upgrade of 37 Senior PPS and PSOs equivalent posts to the rank of Deputy
Secretary/Director.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.17.19 The Commission in Chapter 7.1 has made recommendations with regard to the
Central Secretariat Stenographers Service. The same shall apply here as well.


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Stenographers of Safdarjung Hospital
11.20.28 Stenographers in Central Government hospitals are classified into five categories,
Steno Grade III (GP 2400), Steno Grade II and Steno Grade I (GP 4200), Private Secretaries
(GP 4600) and Senior Private Secretaries (GP 4800). They have pointed out that same grade
pay of Steno Grade I and Steno Grade II causes anomaly as Steno Grade I is a promotional post
from Steno Grade II.
11.20.29 The Commission notes that feeder and promotional posts of Steno Grade II and Steno
Grade I are in the same Grade Pay of 4200 due to merger of pay scales of Steno Grade II (5000-
8000) and Steno Grade I (₹5500-9000) by the VI CPC. This is not unique to Stenographers of
Safdarjung Hospital but exists in respect of various other cadres as well.
11.20.30 The Commission, therefore, recommends replacement pay levels to
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Demand of Ministerial, Stenographer and other Cadres
11.22.89 The Ministerial and Stenographer Cadre has made the following demands:
a) Pay parity with CSS/CSSS cadre.
b) Pay fixation benefit for promotion from AD to JDD by granting two increments.
c) Grant of GP 4200 after five years to 30 percent of the sanctioned strength of UDCs and
Steno Gr-III.
11.22.90 Other common cadres, like Library cadre, Official Language cadre, Canteen Staff
and MTS, have also sought pay parity with their counterparts in other government departments.
11.22.91 Above aspects are covered in Chapter 7.1.

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Ministerial/Stenographer Cadre
11.22.141 Delhi Police have demanded parity in pay between the posts of ASI (Ministerial)
and ASI (Steno). As reported by Delhi Police, the pay of ASI (Stenographer) is in GP 4200
whereas the pay of ASI (Ministerial) is in GP 2800. This pay disparity has been continuing
since III CPC as may be seen from following table:
Name of CPC Pay of ASI (Ministerial) Pay of ASI (Stenographer)
III CPC 330-480 330-560
IV CPC 1320- 2040 1400-2300
V CPC 4000- 6000 4500- 7000
VI CPC GP 2800 GP 4200
11.22.142 It has been stated that this pay disparity has been continuing despite the direction of
the Central Administrative Tribunal to remove it. The issue was projected before the VI CPC
by Delhi Police but the VI CPC did not make any recommendation in this regard.
11.22.143 Delhi Police has stated that ASI (Ministerial) and ASI (Stenographer) both belong
to Ministerial cadre in Delhi Police and are required to be given same pay scale particularly in
view of the fact that both are given next promotion in the post of SI (Ministerial). Accordingly,
Report of the Seventh CPC
616 Index
it has been demanded that the pay scales of various ranks in the Ministerial cadre be placed at
par with the corresponding ranks of the executive cadre as also for the Stenographer cadre.
11.22.144 The Stenographer and Ministerial cadres are two distinctly different cadres. ASI/
Stenographer earns promotion in his own cadre, the highest post of which is Inspector/
Stenographer (GP 4600) whereas ASI/Ministerial earns promotion in his own Ministerial cadre
and the highest post in that cadre is ACP (DANIPS) in GP 4800. The ASI/Stenographer in
Delhi Police is appointed as ASI/Stenographer and on successful completion of two years’
probation period is elevated and designated as Sub Inspector/ Stenographer. This being the
position, ASI/Stenographer in Delhi Police cannot be granted GP 4200 as against the
prescribed GP 2800 on his initial appointment, as he becomes entitled to GP 4200 only after
successful completion of his probation period and elevation to the post of SI/Stenographer.
11.22.145 The Commission is, therefore, not recommending any change in this regard.


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Clerical and Stenographer Cadre
11.23.35 In respect of various posts belonging to these cadres, the demands are:
i. Pay hike of Lower Grade Clerk from GP 1900 to GP 2400
ii. Higher Grade Clerk from GP 2400 to GP 4200
iii. Head Clerk from GP 4200 to GP 4600
iv. Office Superintendent from GP 4200 to GP 4800
v. Assistant Secretary/Assistant Director from GP 4600 to GP 5400 (PB-2)
vi. Dy Secretary from GP 5400 (PB-2) to GP 6600
vii. Stenographer (OG) from GP 2400 to GP 4200
viii. PA from GP 4200 to GP 4800
Report of the Seventh CPC
628 Index
ix. PS from GP 4600 to 5400 (PB-2)
x. Sr.PS from GP 4800 and after four years 5400 (PB-2) to GP 6600.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.23.36 In respect of the Clerical cadre posts, the existing pay structure up to the rank of Head
Clerk is similar to that of the posts of LDC, UDC and Assistant in Field/Subordinate offices.
Any revision of pay of these posts at par with the CSS will be applicable to the clerical posts
of UTs following the same pay structure as available in the Central Government.
11.23.37 The posts in the Stenographer cadre are already placed in the similar pay
structure available in Field Offices. The issues of parity in pay between headquarters and
field have been dealt with in the Chapter 7.1.


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Stenographers
11.23.167 A demand has been made for higher grade pay for Steno Grade-II from existing GP
4200 to GP 4600 and Sr.P.A Gr.I from GP 4600 to GP 4800 and GP 5400 (PB-3) after
completion of four years of service. They have demanded the higher pay scale in respect of
specific posts to bring parity with that of CSSS cadre posts. The demand has been justified on
the ground that the mode of recruitment is same as for the CSSS, i.e., All India Competitive
Examination with similar eligibility criteria and that all Stenographer of the rank of Steno
Grade II and above working in the GNCT of Delhi have been recruited through Staff Selection
Commission prior to Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.23.168 GNCT Delhi has already upgraded the pay scales of Sr.P.A/Stenographer Gr.I,
Stenographer Grade II and Stenographer Grade III vide Orders No. 56, 57 and 58
respectively all dated 03.02.2015. Hence, no further recommendations are required.\




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11.23.195 Similarly, the pay scales for the post of Inspectors (GP 4200) should be upgraded to
GP 4600 at par with the pay scales of their counterparts in these States which is GP 4600. For
said pay hike for the post of Inspectors, they have also stated that, GNCT Delhi vide their order
dated 03.02.2015 upgraded the pay scales of Grade-II (DASS) and Stenographer Grade-II
which has been extended to Inspectors of other Departments of Delhi Government, namely
Labour, VAT, Industry etc.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.23.196 The comparison of pay scales of various posts of the Transport Department, GNCT
Delhi, with the pay scale of Regional Transport Officers of State Governments is not tenable.
11.23.197 The comparison of pay scales with DASS cadre is on account of the fact that DASS
Grade II officers are posted in field offices as Inspectors in various departments such as Labour
Department, Transport Department etc and they continue to draw their salary in GP 4600
whereas the entry level posts in such departments are in GP 4200.
11.23.198 Accordingly, demand for pay hike for the post of Inspector from GP 4200 to GP
4600 at par with the pay of DASS Grade-II has been made. Since, the upgradation of pay of
DASS cadre has been carried out by the Delhi Government unilaterally, this Commission
is not in a position to recommend rectification of such parity issues. This Commission
however feels that upgradation of pay scales of any cadre may be taken up by the
government only after assessing underlying parity issues with other cadres and
implications it may involve vis-à-vis similarly placed cadres in the same/different
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Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
11.35.7 The Central Administrative Tribunal was set up in November 1985 after the Parliament
enacted the Administrative Tribunals Act 1985 which came into force in July 1985 for
adjudication of disputes with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons
appointed to Public Services and Posts in connection with affairs of the Union or other local
authorities within the territory of India or under the control of Government of India and for
matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Maintenance of Pay Parity with CSS/CSSS
11.35.8 Consequent on orders of DoPT in compliance with court order, the Assistants/
Stenographer Grade C/Court Masters in CAT were placed in GP 4600 w.e.f. 01.01.2006 at par
with CSS/CSSS cadre. Similarly, vide a separate DoPT Order dated 01.04.2009 the Section
Officer/PS of the CAT were granted GP 4800 and GP-5400 (PB-3) thereafter on completion
of four years of regular service w.e.f. 01.01.2006 at par with CSS/CSSS.
11.35.9 The CAT has demanded that the Commission make specific recommendations in their
report and grant same pay scale and grade pay to their officer/staff, as applicable to CSS/CSSS.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.35.10 The Section Officer/PS and the Assistant/Steno Grade-C/Court Masters of the
CAT are already placed in the same Band Pay and Grade Pay as admissible to their
counterparts in CSS/CSSS. Thus, the demand of CAT amounts to maintenance of parity.
The pay structure of CSS/CSSS has been dealt with in detail in Chapter 7.1. Hence
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Pay Parity with CSSS
11.35.24 The Non-Gazetted Officers Association, LBSNAA has demanded pay parity with
CSSS in respect of the posts of PA/Grade-C Stenographer and PS in Subordinate/Field offices
and GP-4600 for the post of Assistant and GP-4800 for the Office Superintendent of LBSNAA
at par with their counterparts in ISTM on the ground that in ISTM, these officers are getting
higher pay being employee of the CSS cadre. The Assistants in ISTM are drawing pay in GP
4600 while those in LBSNAA are drawing GP 4200. Similarly, Section officer in ISTM is in
GP 4800 whereas Office Superintendent in LBSNAA is drawing pay in GP 4200.
11.35.25 It has been argued that this parity is necessary for improving the delivery mechanism
for providing better services to officer trainees and the common man.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.35.26 The issue has been dealt under Chapter 7.1. Hence no specific recommendations
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Secretariat and Non-Secretariat Staff
11.46.14 The hierarchy of Secretariat Staff in DOS and Non-Secretariat staff in ISRO is shown
below:
ISRO DOS
Senior
Assistant GP 4200
100 percent by
promotion Assistant GP 4600
100 percent by
promotion
Assistant GP 2400 Graduate-1st UDC GP 2400 Graduate–1st
Personal
Assistant GP 4200
100 percent by
promotion
Personal
Assistant GP 4200
100 percent by
promotion
Junior PA GP 2400 Graduate-1st Stenographer GP 2400 Graduate–1st
11.46.15 A demand has been made to upgrade the post of Senior Assistant in ISRO from the
present GP 4200 to GP 4600 at par with Assistant in DOS. Similarly a demand has also been
made to upgrade the post of Personal Assistant in ISRO from its present GP 4200 to GP 4600
at par with Personal Assistant in DOS. The justification given is that both Senior Assistants
and Personal Assistant in ISRO at their preceding levels are in the GP 2400 and carry the
minimum entry qualification of graduation with first class, which is the same as that of the
preceding levels of Assistants and Personal Assistants in DOS.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.46.16 The Commission has considered the parity issue between secretariat and nonsecretariat
offices in its Chapter 7.1 on Headquarters Organizations in GoI and Office Staff in
field offices. The general recommendations made therein will apply to all categories of
Administrative Staff in DOS/ISRO as well.

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Stenographers’ Cadre
11.52.21 They have sought an upgradation in pay for the posts of Stenographer Gr II,
Stenographer Gr I, Private Secretary, Senior Private Secretary, Principal Private Secretary to
bring them at par with those in the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS).
Analysis and Recommendations
11.52.22 The ministry has forwarded to the Commission the views of CPWD in this regard.
CPWD has recommended complete pay parity with CSSS cadre for this Ministerial cadre of
CPWD.
11.52.23 The Commission has recommended that pay level for posts of Stenographers should
be common across Headquarters and field offices. Recommendations regarding this cadre are
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Stenographers
11.52.36 Stenographers in the Land and Development Office (L&DOs) have sought merger of
their posts with the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS) with a view to enhancing
their pay and promotional prospects.
Analysis and Recommendations
11.52.37 The Commission notes that the Land and Development Office is an attached office of
the ministry. On the other hand, the Central Secretariat Stenographers Service is tasked with
assignments in the Central Secretariat. The Commission, in Chapter 7.1, is recommending
identical pay levels for personnel in Headquarters and in the field offices. This should address
the grievances with regard to pay for the Stenographers in the Land and Development Office.