The subject of review of Incentive Scheme being followed by Wheel and Axle Plant, Bangalore has been under consideration of the Ministry of Railways for some time. After detailed examination of various aspects related to the issue the Railway Board has decided as under:
i) The plant capacity and standard man-hours shall be as follows:
Plant Capacity - Wheel = 8,800/month
Axles = 4,500/month
Standard Man-hours:
- Wheel shops = 87,414
- Axle shops = 41,724
These shall be subject to Annual review.
ii) No bonus limit shall be 83% of plant capacity.
iii) Incentive rates shall be based on the minimum of the pay scale of Gr.II operator and shall be
- Wheel shops = Rs.0.55/wheel
- Axle shops = Rs.1.07/axle.
iv) Equivalence factors for incentive payment to various categories of staff shall be as recommended by GM/WAP.
v) Equalizing factor of 1.3, i.e. 30% adhoc incentive, shall be allowed for all the categories of staff presently eligible for production incentive.
vi) Section Engineers in Rs.6500-10500 and Senior Section Engineers in Rs.7450-11500 directly supervising work of staff working on the shop floor will hence forth be entitled to monthly payment of IncentiveBonus calculated at a flat rate of 15% of their Basic Pay per month.
vii) The above changes shall be applicable w.e.f. 01.09.99 as has been done for CLW type of Incentive schemes. Revised due and drawn incentives, for former based on improved productivity norms shall be made for arrears payment.
viii) There shall be no other change in the incentive scheme presently in vogue at WAP.
ix) The overtime booking in sections covered under incentive scheme should be eliminated completely.
This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate.