However, the new CDA chairman, Imtiaz Inayat Elahi mulled over the issue in a special board meeting held here on Friday and lastly accepted their demand. Elahi said that both the unions, the present CBA (CDA Mazdoor Union) and CDA Employees Federation (Mazdoor Dost Group) have been instrumental for bringing about this decision.
The finance department of the authority pledged that after this increase the next pay would be given to the workers according to the new scale. However, it is pertinent to mention that the authority is already facing a financial crunch and it is of grave concern that how the authority would have to meet the demand.
Sources said that the authority management has also approved computer allowance at the rate of Rs 500 per month to all LDCs inquiry clerks, UDCs and assistants, subject to the condition that official shall produce their certificate of training in computer. In addition to the special allowance for all fire and rescue staff (BPS-1 to 16 non-gazzeted) at Rs 1000 per month has also been approved.
The nomenclature of the posts, which has been upgraded from existing pay scale of 3, 4 and 5 to pay scale 7 included Painters, Blacksmiths, Polishers, Fabricator, Storeman, Welders/ Steel Welder, Vulcanizer, Monitoring Desk Attendant, Fireman, Keymaker/Key Mechanic, Stitcher, V/Operator, Cook, Head room Attendant, Stitcher tailor, Head Mali, Budder, Tracer, Jr. Upholster, Jr. Vulcanizer, Jr. Welder, Sr. Denter &Jr. Denter (BPS-3), Armature Welder, Cane Mechanic, Carpet Stitcher, Jr. Turner, Motor Attendant, Chlorinator Attendant, Tailors, Sr. Dainter, Tracer, LTV Driver, Dak Runner, Khadim, Mozzin, Despatch Rider, Drilling Asstt and Chemical Attendant.
Those, who have been upgraded from existing pay scale 8 and 9 to pay scale 11 are Supervisors, Lady Health visitor, ASK Medical. The upgradation from the old pay scale of 5, 6 and 7 has been made to pay scale 9 for the posts of ASK, Leading Fireman, All Fitters, All Mechanics, Artificer, CS Attendant, All Operators including tractor operator, All Mechanics ie Lift, AC, Gas, Pump, Kitchen, Field Assistant, CE Road, Carpenter, Masson, Plumber, Meter Mechanic, Auto Mechanic, Jr. Radiographer, Fero Printer/Operator, Midwife, Wardmaster, Vaccinator., Dispenser and Phlebotomists.
The storekeepers working in pay scale 12 has been upgraded to pay scale 14, the inspectors working in pay scale 8,10 and 11 have been upgraded to pay scale 16, the chief sanitary workers in pay scale 13 has been upgraded to pay scale 16 in addition to additional allowance of Rs 2000 per month.
The Artificer, Engine room Attendant in pay scale 7 has been upgraded to pay scale 10, the Technicians each cadres Hospital, DHS Physio theraphy Asstt/Dental Hygienist, all Surveyors Head Radiographer, Sub Station operator grid, Horticulture Assistant, Divisional Head D/man, Telephone Operator in government Hostel, Caretaker, Modler working in pay scale 9, 10 and 11 has been elevated to pay scale 14, the Malies, Chainman, Grave Digger, Telephone Attendant, Room Attendants, Zoo Attendant, Helpers, Hammerman,Guage Reader, Sewerman, Gutterman and Khalasi.
Skilled Coolie, Greecer, Naib Qasid, Frash, Beldars, Cleaners, Khakroob, Loader D.R. Attendant, Washerman, Pressman, All Attendants of hospital, Pond Keeper (to be promoted as Forest Guard on seniority-cum-fitness basis) Lunch room Attendant, Waiter, Laundryman, Mashki.
Bus conductor, Watchman, Gatekeeper, Gunman, EX-Ray Attendant, Searcher, vehicle cleaner in pay scale 1, 2, 3 and 4 to pay scale 5, Assistant, Draftsman, Head Wardmaster (CDA hospital) in pay scale 8 to pay scale 11, the Forest Guard in pay scale 5 to pay scale 9 (now placed in BPS-9 shall undergo a relevant training course afterwards by department), Mates, Martar mate, Valveman, record sorter, Lab./Field Attendant, Ayia/Wardboy in pay scale 2, 3 and 4 to pay scale 6, Sr. Molder, Turner, Sr. Upholster, Sr. Vulcanizer, Sr. Welder, Steel Metal Workers St. Light Examiner, Jr. Lab. Asstt:/Lab Asstt: (in all labs), Field Asstt: All Electricians /Lineman in pay scale 6 to pay scale 8, Forester (now placed in BPS-11 shall undergo a relevant training course afterwards by department).
Working in 7 to pay scale 7 to pay scale 11, Asstt: Telephone Supervisor from 13 to 15, Plant/Lift/Workshop Superintendent from 8 and 11 to 14, Chief Light Inspector from 13 to 16, Fire Instructor from 10 to 12, HTV drivers, Operators working on heavy machinery, Sr. Mechanics, Chargeman, Drillring, Radiographer from 9 to 11, Sr. Sub Station Operator from 13 to 15 Jr. Research Asstt.
From 10/12 to 14, Projectionist Anomaly removed in the existing Pay scales in the two laboratories from 5 to 14 whereas the Foreman from 10 to 12. The present posts will be upgraded, however, the upgradation will not be applicable for the new employees. In case the officials appointed on or after 01.03.2010 are not elevated to higher posts for five years, they will be granted the upgraded scales according to the notification.