Ticket Checking cadre - 6th ( VI ) Central Pay Commission Report
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Demands
7.36.20 The present cadre of Ticket Checking staff is as under:-
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Ticket Checker |
Rs.3050-4590 |
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Senior TC/TTE |
Rs.4000-6000 |
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Head TC/Senior TTE |
Rs.5000-8000 |
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Traveling Ticket Inspector |
Rs.5500-9000 |
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Chief Ticket Inspector |
Rs.6500-10500 |
Recommendations
7.36.22 The Commission is of the view that, as far as possible, every cadre in Railways having posts in the scale of Rs.6500-10500 at present should have the apex grade of Rs.7450-11500. Since this grade does not exist in this cadre, the Commission recommends placement of Chief Ticket Inspector in the pay scale of Rs.7450-11500 corresponding to the revised pay band PB-2 of Rs.8700-34800 along with grade pay of Rs.4600. Traveling Ticket Inspectors, Head TC/Senior TTE will automatically be placed in the scale of Rs.6500-10500 on account of the restructuring of pay scales. Placement of Senior Ticket Checkers/Travelling Ticket Examiners/Trains Clerks in a higher scale so as to maintain established relativities was considered in light of the higher scale separately being recommended for Senior Commercial Clerks. It is, however, observed that Commercial Clerks are being upgraded because their entry grade is higher i.e. Rs.3200-4900 and, therefore, their first promotional grade cannot justifiably be lower than other categories who are recruited in a lower pay scale. This rationale does not hold good for the categories of Senior Ticket Checkers/Traveling Ticket Examiners/Trains Clerks, etc. As such a higher pay scale cannot be recommended for any of these categories.
7.36.23 As regards the issue of classification of this category as running staff, it is observed that the issue was considered by the Fifth CPC who did not agree to the same as the definition of running staff includes only those whose duties are directly
7.36.22 The Commission is of the view that, as far as possible, every cadre in Railways having posts in the scale of Rs.6500-10500 at present should have the apex grade of Rs.7450-11500. Since this grade does not exist in this cadre, the Commission recommends placement of Chief Ticket Inspector in the pay scale of Rs.7450-11500 corresponding to the revised pay band PB-2 of Rs.8700-34800 along with grade pay of Rs.4600. Traveling Ticket Inspectors, Head TC/Senior TTE will automatically be placed in the scale of Rs.6500-10500 on account of the restructuring of pay scales. Placement of Senior Ticket Checkers/Travelling Ticket Examiners/Trains Clerks in a higher scale so as to maintain established relativities was considered in light of the higher scale separately being recommended for Senior Commercial Clerks. It is, however, observed that Commercial Clerks are being upgraded because their entry grade is higher i.e. Rs.3200-4900 and, therefore, their first promotional grade cannot justifiably be lower than other categories who are recruited in a lower pay scale. This rationale does not hold good for the categories of Senior Ticket Checkers/Traveling Ticket Examiners/Trains Clerks, etc. As such a higher pay scale cannot be recommended for any of these categories.
7.36.23 As regards the issue of classification of this category as running staff, it is observed that the issue was considered by the Fifth CPC who did not agree to the same as the definition of running staff includes only those whose duties are directly
7.36.21 Introduction of a higher scale of Rs.7450-11500 in the hierarchy has been demanded. Upgradation of pay scale of Senior TC/TTE from Rs.4000-6000 to Rs.4500-7000 has been sought on the ground of higher responsibility, risk, strain, public interface attached with the job. Reclassification of all Ticket Checking Staff as Running staff has also been demanded.About the Author
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Comments
I think this CPC does not fully fit for us. But recomendation as running staff is admirable. One thing has to include, the issue of our secuirty during duty.
MINISTERIAL STAFF PAY SCALES
With increase in responsibility and accountability due to various requirements due to the technical upgradation in the working of railways, it must be seen that the ticket checking staff play an important role. The railways expect tactful behaviour, courtesy and finger tip explanation to passengers who enquire anything and everything ,but the railways think a mere 10th std is enough for becoming a ticket collector. Now with computerisation and likely introduction of palmtop computers for ticket checking staff the facilities and pay offered is very very less when compared to ministeral and office staff. The tc staff is burdened to save the image and working of the railways but just wearing a coat and tie is not enough. The expertise will come only with upgrading the education level to atleast graduation and the bureaucracy must have the will to treat this category and technically important.