Reintroduction of quarantine leave provision due to pandemic situation

The employees residing in containment zones are not able to report to duty due to restrictions clamped by the State Government authorities

NFIR
National Federation of India Railwaymen
3, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi – 110 055
Affiliated to :
Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)

No.NFIR/Covid-19/2020/Pt.I

Dated: 24/06/2020

The Chairman,
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Re-introduction of quarantine leave provision due to pandemic situation – reg.

Ref: GS/NFIR’s letter No.NFIR/Covid-19/202-1 dated 08/06/2020 to the CRB and copy sent to DG/HR, Railway Board, New Delhi.

Kind attention of Railway Board (CRB) is invited to NFIR’s letter of even number dated 8th June, 2020 on the above subject.

The Covid-19 cases are on the increase and despite several preventive measures, railway employees/officers are also becoming victims of pandemic, while good number of staff are admitted in hospitals being Covid-19 positive. This number is likely to increase in the coming days as the virus is spreading very rapidly. There are also good number of cases wherein, the employees are kept on institutional quarantine/home quarantine. Problem, has arisen with regard to treating the period as the administrations at Zonal and Lower level are marking them absent in such situations.

Although para 7.9 of Master Circular No. 10, states that the absence period of employees due to bandh/curfew and other disturbances like failure of transport facilities be treated as special casual leave, the said para is not being made applicable by the Zonal Railways etc., for treating the period during pandemic situation as special casual leave. NFIR has already requested the CRB through its letter dated 8th June 2020 to take necessary action for re-introducing quarantine leave provision in the IREC and it is hoped that the Railway Board would take positive decision soon.

In order to mitigate hardship being faced by staff, NFIR requests the Railway Board (CRB) to accord approval for treating the quarantine period (institutional/home) as a special casual leave. Reports have since been received that the employees residing in containment zones are not able to report to duty due to restrictions clamped by the State Government authorities. In those cases also, their absence needs to be treated as special casual leave and therefore requested to issue instructions to Zonal Railways etc., accordingly.

Yours faithfully,
sd/-
(Dr. M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: NFIR

Latest Updates on COVID 19

• Relaxation in Medical Leave Rules for Central Government Employees – Dopt September 26, 2024
• Coronavirus Outbreak: Suspension of booking of Rooms of all the Holiday Homes, Touring Officers Hostel and Guest Houses September 5, 2024
• Freezing of DA and DR: IRTSA appeal to credit the Additional DA to Provident Fund June 19, 2023
• Free Precaution Dose to all Central Government Employees | Covid Vaccination Amrit Mahotsav August 2, 2022
• Revised Ceiling for Reimbursement of Medical Claims for NVS Employees June 14, 2021
• Clarification on FAQ on Quarantine Period During COVID-19 for Government Employees June 12, 2021
• Immediate release of pension to the deceased family due to Covid-19 infection June 9, 2021
• Release of Death Relief Fund in COVID-19 deaths on the basis of the undertaking of eligible beneficiaries June 4, 2021
• Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19: Attendance of Central Government Officials May 28, 2021
• Medical practice during Covid Pandemic – Permission regarding May 28, 2021
• MNS officers at the Forefront in the Battle Against Second COVID-19 Wave May 28, 2021
• [CGHS] Reimbursement of Cost of OPD Medicines – Special Sanction May 26, 2021
• 50% of Employees Work from Home – Roster System from May 2021 April 14, 2021
• Covid-19 Vaccination for Central Government Employees – DoPT Order 6 April 2021 April 6, 2021
• FAQ on Covid 19 Vaccine December 30, 2020
• Safe Workplace Guidelines for Industry & Establishment to combat Covid-19 September 30, 2020
• Functioning of BSNL Administrative Offices in view of the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in India August 3, 2020
• Regularisation of leave in respect of absence during Lockdown period July 26, 2020
• Grant of Permission for treatment of COVID-19 infected Central Govt Employees in all Hospitals July 26, 2020
• COVID-19 Death Compensation for Central Government employees July 13, 2020
• Reimbursement of Rs 1200 for Pulse Oximeter under ECHS July 10, 2020
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Functioning of Training Institutes of the Central and State Governments July 5, 2020
• Maharashtra Government extends lockdown till July 31 June 29, 2020
• List of Top 15 States in terms of absolute numbers of COVID-19 Recovered Cases June 29, 2020
• CG employees residing in containment zone shall not come to office June 24, 2020
• Regularization of Absence During COVID-19 Lockdown Period – Clarification Orders issued on 19.6.2020 June 22, 2020
• 33% of the Railway staff will attend office with staggered shifts in lockdown period June 19, 2020
• Central Govt permits to reimburse rate of Pulse Oximeter for CGHS beneficiaries affected by COVID-19 June 18, 2020
• Reporting of death cases due to COVID-19 for compensation of Rs 10 Lakh for GDS and all Postal Employees June 17, 2020
• Clarification on rt PCR Test for COVID 19 by CGHS June 12, 2020
• Allowing the outdoor medicals claims with the latest prescription available due to COVID-19 Lockdown June 11, 2020
• Counting of the limitation period for the diverse purposes under CCS (CCA) Rules – Dopt Order 5.6.2020 June 7, 2020
• Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – DoPT Order June 6, 2020
• National Directives for COVID-19 Management May 28, 2020
• Official residing at Containment Zone or suffering from Covid related symptoms – Railway Board Order May 26, 2020
• Exemption from Duty in Lockdown Period for Central Govt Employees – Dopt May 20, 2020
• Coronavirus Death: Compensation of One Crore to Govt Employees and Officers – NFCAA May 20, 2020
• Dopt Guidelines for CG Offices – 50% of officers and staff attend office on every alternate day May 19, 2020
• Framework for Work From Home for CG Employees – DARPG May 18, 2020
• Lockdown extended till 31st May 2020 – MHA Order dated 17.5.2020 May 18, 2020
• Donation of one-day salary to PM CARES Fund – May 2020 to March 2021 May 16, 2020
• Guidelines for restarting manufacturing industries after lockdown – MHA Orders May 15, 2020
• Last date for filing Income Tax return for AY 2020-21 extended to November 30, 2020 May 14, 2020
• No Salary Cut for Central Govt Employees May 12, 2020
• Govt Offices to function with 33% staff in the third phase of lockdown from 4.5.2020 May 6, 2020
• Reporting of Railway Board Officers during extended lockdown period from 4th May 2020 May 4, 2020
• National Lockdown Period extended till 17th May 2020 May 2, 2020
• Effective use of ‘Aarogyasetu’ App for breaking the chain of transmission of COVID-19 – Dopt April 30, 2020
• BSNL Employees and AIIEA Oppose Govt Decision to Freeze DA Increase April 29, 2020
• National Council (Staff Side) Protest against freezing of DA and DR to CG Employees and Pensioners April 24, 2020
• Confederation strongly oppose DA and DR Freezing – Press Statement April 24, 2020
• Preventive measures to contain the spread Of COVID-19 – Dopt April 24, 2020
• COVID 19 Update: Voluntary Contribution by the Employees of BSNL in PM CARES Fund April 23, 2020
• Contribution of Central Govt Employees towards PM Cares Fund – Confederation April 23, 2020
• Contribution of One Day’s Salary till March 2021 to PM Cares Fund – CBDT April 22, 2020
• Deaths due to COVID-19: Request for relaxation in compassionate appointment – FNPO April 21, 2020
• KV Teachers taking online classes during the Lockdown Period April 21, 2020
• COVID 19 Update: Employees of Department of Posts including GDS to Get Rs. 10 Lakh Compensation April 20, 2020
• Necessary Precautionary Instructions for Disinfection of PCDA Office Premises April 20, 2020
• Purchase of OPD Medicines under CGHS – Special Sanction in view of COVID-19 April 20, 2020
• Clarification on E-Commerce Companies – MHA Order 19.4.2020 April 20, 2020
• CBDT revising return forms to enable taxpayers avail benefits of timeline extension due to COVID 19 April 19, 2020
• National Directives for COVID-19 Management – MHA Circular PDF Download April 19, 2020
• Pension will be paid as usual – No cut or reduction for Central Govt pensioners April 19, 2020
• Details of Donations and Voluntary help by Officers and Staff of DAD in fight against COVID 19 April 19, 2020
• Opening of Offices w.e.f. 20th April 2020 – Principal Controller of Accounts (Ordnance Factories) April 19, 2020
• Attending Office in Places Where Lockdown is Declared Due to COVID 19 Pandemic – Confederation April 18, 2020
• MHA Order Dated 16.4.2020 on Consolidated Revised Guidelines April 18, 2020
• Departments of Ministry of Defence DESW, DDP, DDR&D and DMA will remain open w.e.f. 20th April 2020 April 17, 2020
• National Disaster Management Authority Order on Lockdown Extended up to 3 May 2020 April 17, 2020
• CGA Office will function 100% attendance of higher-level officers and 33% other staff from 20.4.2020 April 17, 2020
• Advisory in view of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) Infection – Guidelines to be followed at CGHS Wellness Centres units April 17, 2020
• Issue of Pass to Officers and Employees during Lockdown Period – Railway Board Order April 17, 2020
• Reporting of Officials in Board’s Office during lockdown period April 17, 2020
• State Govt Offices will remain open with 33% of Group C Employees April 16, 2020
• COVID-19 Update: 170 Hotspot Districts, 207 as Non-hotspot districts April 15, 2020
• COVID-19 Update: Districts divided as Hotspot, Non-Hotspot & Green Zone April 15, 2020
• Revised Consolidated Guidelines for Covid 19 lockdown – MHA Order PDF Download April 15, 2020
• Lockdown Extended up to 3 May 2020 – Prime Minister Speech Full Text April 15, 2020
• Payment of Wages of outsourced employees, Daily wagers for the Month of March 2020 April 13, 2020
• Payment of salary to employees during the lockdown period can be adjusted against the CSR expenditure? April 13, 2020
• All Pending Income Tax Refunds Releases immediately up to 5 Lakh April 8, 2020
• 30% Salary cut for President, Prime Minister, MP for one year April 6, 2020
• Extend the benefit of Insurance Scheme to Defence Civilian Employees – BPMS April 4, 2020
• Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 – Guidelines for PSUs and Financial Institutions – Dopt April 3, 2020
• Guidelines for protection and safety of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) during COVID-19 March 29, 2020
• Temporary Housing of suspected Covid-19 cases in KV Buildings March 28, 2020
• Coronavirus Update – Defence Ministry issues SoP (Standard Operating Procedure) to be followed in DoD March 27, 2020
• Covid-19: 50 Lakh Insurance Coverage for Health Care Workers March 27, 2020
• Authorization Letter for Essential Services Staff – Dopt Clarification 25 March 2020 March 26, 2020
• PM appreciates the contribution of media in tackling the challenge of COVID-19 March 25, 2020
• 21 Days Lockdown from 25 March 2020 across India – Ministry Home Affairs Orders March 25, 2020
• Payment of Wages to Contractual, Casual and Outsourced Staff during lockdown period due to COVID-19 March 24, 2020
• Breath Analyser Test and Biometric Verification of Running Staff March 23, 2020
• Coronavirus Update: All Passenger Trains Cancelled till 31 March 2020 in India March 23, 2020
• Central Govt Offices will function with skeletal staff till 31 March 2020 – Dopt March 22, 2020
• Coronavirus Update: Central Govt Allows Consultant Staff to Work from Home – Dopt March 21, 2020
• Precautions to be taken in light of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – MoHFW Order March 20, 2020
• Novel Coronavirus Precautionary Measures – Imperative to Follow in all Training Institutes – Dopt March 20, 2020
• Coronavirus Alert – Central government offices will run till April 4 with 50 percent staff March 19, 2020
• Coronavirus Alert – All Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools Closed till 31 March 2020 March 19, 2020