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Sir, Sub:-PNM/NFIR item No.1'1./21fc-Denial of payment of HRA, Transport Aliowance etc. to traineesappointed on compassionateground in Grade Pay 1900/- in artisan categoryetc-reg,

The undersigned is directed to refer to PNM/NFIR's item No.Ll/2015 on the above subject and to state that the matter has been examined in consultation with Estt. Dte. of Railway Board and they have clarified that Board's instructions dt. L4.09.2012applies exclusively in cases, where candidate being considered for appointment on compassionategrounds are not meeting the minimum qualification for entry into the Government service that is, in Grade Pay t1800/- artd the word 'trainees'have been coined only for this limited purpose. It has_notrylg to do with trainees (who get stipend and not salary) in various posts of Grade Pay t1900 & above,where it is mandatory foi personsto complete the training sucessfully,before joining a working post. In view of the above position, Federatior/s demand is not feasible for acceptance. Yours faithfully,

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