INSA CGST (Inspectors, Supdts and ACs from CGST)

Why we were weak In the earlier post we saw some of the reasons for being weak. This post intends to explore another reason for the weakness of our Associations earlier.   This applies to the Inspectors’ Association till a point of time (prior to 2003) and the Superintendents’ Association prior to May 2017. Our cadres, unlike in other departments has had the habit of accepting the leadership which the Administration accepts or patronises. It could be seen in the simple fact that those who are considered to be close to the higher ups are given too much of importance, whatever might be the personal reputation of such individuals.   Persons who were given key posts or sensitive posts are revered.   Even if the others despise them and foul mouth behind their back, in their presence, they show utmost reverence. People gather around them and make them feel happy and important.   Those intermediaries in turn go into the cabins of the higher ups (or even their homes) and carry tales an

  Let us be vigilant and have patience - R. Manimohan The cadres of Inspectors and Superintendents are on the edge. There are rumor mills working overtime.   The speed at which information or misinformation gets carried due to the multiple access to modes of communication has enabled the spread of these.   Sometimes, due to Whatsapp messages getting forwarded, some old and stale rumors get carried again and again after a time gap, just because someone decided to see them only then or to forward them again. The present generation therefore is on an edge.   The Cadre Review of the CBIC has been pending for more than 3 years now.   Anticipations and apprehensions are therefore rife. In CGST, for the cadre of Superintendents, it is the issue regarding stagnation and zonal imbalances while for the Inspectors, it is the case of ICTs. Both these cadres put together constitute more than 40% of the entire work force of the CBIC.   Yet, the CBIC has failed to take these cadres into con