11th Bi-Partite settlement – IBA

11th Bi-Partite settlement Conclusion of Discussions between Indian Banks Association and Workmen Unions

Memorandum of settlement dated 11th November, 2020 between the Managements of 29 Banks as represented by the Indian Banks’ Association (37 Banks as on 1st November, 2017 and 29 Banks as on date of this Settlement on account of merger of Banks during the period) and their workmen as represented by the All India Bank Employees’ Association, National Confederation of Bank Employees, National Organisation of Bank Workers and Indian National Bank Employees’ Federation.

Scales of Pay

In modification of Clause 4 of Bipartite Settlement dated 25th May, 2015, with effect from 1st November, 2017 the scales of pay shall be as under: –

Note:
a) Fitment in the new scales of pay shall be on a stage-to-stage basis.
b) There shall be no change in the dates of annual increments because of the fitment.
c) In the case of Ex-servicemen category employees who have joined the Banks on and after 1st November, 2017 up to the date of this Settlement, the fixation/fitment in the pay scales already given/eligible to be given under the Settlement dated 25th May, 2015 shall be refixed as per the provisions of this settlement.
d) All employees belonging to sub-ordinate cadre shall be eligible for one extra increment for passing JAIIB and two increments for passing CAIIB examination w.e.f 1.11.2017

Stagnation Increments

In partial modification of Clause 5 of Bipartite Settlement dated 25th May 2015, both clerical and subordinate staff (including permanent part-time employees on scale wages) shall be eligible for nine stagnation increments w.e.f. 1st November 2017 at the rate and frequency as stated herein under:

The clerical and subordinate staff including permanent part-time employees on scale wages on reaching the maximum in their respective scales of pay, shall draw nine stagnation increments at the rate of Rs. 1990/- and Rs.1000/- respectively (pro rata in respect of permanent part-time employees) each due under this settlement, and at frequencies of 2 years, from the dates of reaching the maximum of their scales as aforesaid.

Provided further that a clerical / subordinate staff (including permanent part-time employees on scale wages) already in receipt of eight stagnation increments shall be eligible for the ninth stagnation increment from 1st November, 2017 or two years after receiving the eighth stagnation increment, whichever is later.

Provided further that the Stagnation increment/s received by the employees who are/were in service of the banks as on 1st November, 2017 as per periodicity hereinbefore would be readjusted from the date of reaching their maximum by also considering the Graduation/JAIIB/CAIIB Qualifications acquired thereafter, if any and employee shall be notionally eligible for stagnation increments w.e.f. 1.11.2017 in terms of this settlement as per the revised periodicity which will qualify for superannuation benefits. However, monetary benefit on account of such revised and readjusted stagnation increment/s shall be payable from 1st November, 2020 or the actual date of entitlement whichever is later.

Definition of ‘Pay’

In reiteration of Clause 6 of the Bipartite Settlement dated 25th May 2015, ‘Pay’ shall be defined as under:

Note:
The increment component of Fixed Personal Pay as given in column 2 of Schedule III shall rank for superannuation benefits.

Dearness Allowance

In substitution of Clause 7 of Bipartite Settlement dated 25th May 2015 with effect from 1st November 2017, the Dearness Allowance shall be payable as per the following rates: –

Clerical and Subordinate Staff

0.07 % of ‘pay’ per slab of four points.

Note:
Dearness Allowance in the above manner shall be paid for every rise or fall of 4 points over 6352 points in the quarterly average of the All India Average Working-Class Consumer Price Index (General) Base 1960=100.

(a) It is clarified that there shall be no ceiling on Dearness Allowance.
(b) Dearness Allowance shall be calculated and paid on the following components:

 Basic Pay including Stagnation increments,
 Special Pay,
 Graduation Pay/ Professional Qualification Pay,
 Special Allowance,
 Transport Allowance and
 Officiating Pay,

if any, payable under this settlement in respect of both clerical and subordinate staff.

(c) All other existing provisions relating to Dearness Allowance Scheme shall remain unchanged.

Source file: 11thBPS