Notice for Programme of Action

ALL INDIA GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS UNION (AIGDSU)

Central Head Quarters, Padam Nagar, Delhi-110007.

President: B. Venkateshwarlu

General Secretary: C.K. Subramani

No. AIGDSU/CHQ/Policy Programme/2026

Date: 12/06/2026

To

The Director General,

Department of Posts,

Dak Bhawan,

New Delhi – 110001.

Subject: Revised Notice for Programme of Action adopted by the 13th All India Conference of AIGDSU held at Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu from 23rd to 25th May, 2026 – reg.

Respected Sir,

The 13th All India Conference of the All India Gramin Dak Sevaks Union (AIGDSU), held at Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu from 23rd to 25th May, 2026, deliberated on the various issues concerning Gramin Dak Sevaks and adopted a Charter of Demands along with the following revised Programme of Action for securing settlement of the long-pending issues affecting GDS employees:

Nationwide Non-Cooperation Movement with immediate effect.

Demonstrations and Rallies at Divisional and Branch Levels on 23rd June, 2026 throughout the country to highlight the grievances and demands of Gramin Dak Sevaks.

Massive State-Level Demonstrations on 14th July, 2026 at Circle Headquarters and other important centres in all States.

One-Day Nationwide Strike during August, 2026, the exact date of which will be decided by the Central Working Committee. Further organisational action, including an indefinite strike, may be considered depending upon the response of the Government and the Department.

Submission of Memorandum to Hon’ble Members of Parliament, State Governments and District Authorities seeking intervention for expeditious settlement of the demands of Gramin Dak Sevaks.

A copy of the Charter of Demands adopted by the Conference is enclosed for kind information.

We, therefore, request that the issues and demands raised by the Conference may kindly be considered sympathetically and appropriate steps taken for their early settlement in the interest of Gramin Dak Sevaks and the Department.

With regards,

Yours faithfully,

(C.K. Subramani)

General Secretary

Image 2: Charter of Demands (Enclosure)

Inclusion of GDS issues under the 8th Central Pay Commission or constitution of a separate Commission for Gramin Dak Sevaks.

a) Introduction of a pension scheme on par with regular Government employees.

b) Extension of comprehensive medical facilities such as CGHS, ESI or equivalent healthcare coverage and grant of gratuity to GDS employees in accordance with the provisions of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

c) Regularisation of GDS services with benefits comparable to those available to departmental employees.

d) Counting of pre-01.01.2004 GDS service for pensionary benefits under the Old Pension Scheme in accordance with the principles laid down by the Hon'ble Supreme Court.

e) Removal of the outdated restriction on duty hours and recognition of the actual workload being performed by GDS employees, many of whom work eight hours or more daily.

f) Rational revision of workload and remuneration commensurate with the duties being discharged.

Immediate Reinstatement of Shri. S.S. Mahadevaiah, Ex-General Secretary of AIGDSU and withdrawal of vindictive and retaliatory actions against GDS employees and Union functionaries and Grant of Full Trade Union Facilities.

Stop harassment of GDS employees through unrealistic business targets.

Withdrawal of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 and framing of fair and just service rules.

Grant of three financial upgradations to all GDS on completion of 12, 24 and 36 years of service with Dearness Allowance, on par with the MACP Scheme applicable to regular employees.

Introduction of Group Insurance coverage on par with regular employees with a minimum insurance cover of ₹10 lakh.

Grant of bunching benefit arising out of fixation in the revised TRCA Matrix and enhancement of leave accumulation to 180 days.

Enhancement of Office Maintenance Allowance-cum-Rent (OMA) from ₹500 to ₹3,200 per month and grant of HRA to ABPMs and Dak Sevaks working in classified cities.

Adequate supply of stationery, furniture and other essential infrastructure to Branch Offices.

Hindi Notice Programme of Action