3May,Delhi; Service Associations have always been an integral part of Department of Posts. They play a vital role in furtherance of common service interests of its members.Central Civil Services (Recognition of Service Association) Rules – CCS (RSA) Rules, 1993 provide for recognition of the Service Associations. It is incumbent upon all the recognised associations to comply with all the provisions of the CCS (RSA) Rules, 1993.A complaint was received regarding alleged violation of these rules by two associations – All India Postal Employees Union Group ‘C’ and National Federation of Postal Employees (NFPE). The allegations pertained to irregular utilisation of the funds raised from members of the unions.A detailed enquiry was conducted regarding complaints following due procedure. The union was given sufficient opportunity to present their case.Enquiry report identified various irregularities in fund utilisation by the union which were violative of provisions of CCS (RSA) Rules, 1993. Violation of multiple provision under these rules amounted to non-compliance of the objective of service associations with respect to the following aspects:Promoting the common service interest of its members [Rule 5(b)].Utilising funds for purpose other than furtherance of objects of service association [Rule 5 (h)].No political funding or propagation of political views of any party or its member [Rule 6 (c)]These actions, if carried out by a Government Servant would also contravene provisions of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 [Rule 6 (k)]
