Technical Grade Pay: The Power Sector is a specialized field and is entirely maintained, run and managed by the Engineers with the support of O&M, Accounts andEB wings. Hither to there used to be different scales for the Engineers and non-Engineers. But of-late this difference is not maintained. All the risk is borne by the Engineers only. In fact the other supporting staff in Accounts andEB wing have the same duties as in any other departments. At least 95% of the disciplinary cases are on Engineers only.
To differentiate between Technical and Non-Technical Employees and the need to maintain parity, as a recognition to the Professional service rendered by the Technocrats, which is accepted world wide and even the 6th pay commission, there shall be a hike in the pay for the Technocrats compared to the equivalent cadres in other services.
The Electrical Engineers work in a charged atmosphere and prone to Electrical Accidents, which may be fatal some times. The work involves fullest attention, sharp and focused approach with full operational knowledge. The work also involves task completion approach rather than time based approach. The engineers are the prime movers for this sector.
In the power sector, mainly it is the Engineers who are made responsible for every thing. They have to be available and work round- the- clock to meet the emergencies. Hence, we request the management to provide Technical Grade Pay to all the serving Engineers. Many Utilities like Delhi & Punjab are providing the same. Hence 10% on BP given as Technical Grade Pay for all engineers in AP Power Sector.
PROPOSAL BY APSEB EA
TECHNICAL GRADE PAY
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