Attention is invited to Board’s letter of even number dated 25.08.2006 granting temporary exemption for 3 years i.e. up to 08-09-2009 from the provisions of Railways Act, 1989 for introducing three weeks’ roster at a stretch followed by continuous rest of one week at the headquarters in respect of the staff operating track machines.
The matter has been examined in consultation with Ministry of Labour & Employment and it has been agreed to grant exemption for a further period of 3 years w.e.f. 09.09.09 with the same condition that the three weeks work at a stretch will include the journey period utilized by the workman in respect of journey conducted by him from the duty point to his headquarters.
This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.