30th June retirees case - Supreme Court passed comments- noncompliance costs as well as interest may be imposed.

 The important Key points are as follows

• Recognition: Only recognized unions will have their correspondence entertained.
• Scope of Union Activity: Service unions are generally precluded from handling individual employee cases, with exceptions for rule violations.
• Addressing Allegations: Allegations against officers can be addressed through formal correspondence or informal discussions.
• Correspondence Protocol:
  • Each union letter should focus on a single subject.
  • All union correspondence requires acknowledgment and a timely response.
• Meeting Procedures:
  • Accurate minutes of union meetings must be maintained.
  • Special leave (up to 20 days) may be granted to circle office bearers for union-related activities.
  • Alternative arrangements must be made to address union matters when the designated officer is unavailable.
  • Non-office bearers are permitted to attend monthly meetings.
  • Circle secretaries may observe divisional meetings.
• Union Involvement:
  • Divisional unions can pursue reservation roster matters.
  • Special leave is granted for attending trade union seminars.
  • Union representatives are invited to all formal organizational functions.
  • Informal meetings with local officers are permitted.
• Communication and Collaboration:
  • Divisional heads are responsible for disseminating important orders and instructions to unions.
  • Union suggestions for improving efficiency will be considered at the circle and central levels.
  • Recognized unions may be provided with minimal office space.
• Communication Standards:
  • Offensive language criticizing individuals directly or indirectly is prohibited on union notice boards.