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What is the primary factor the Condemnation Committee should consider when determining if an RMFM is unserviceable?
What is the primary factor the Condemnation Committee should consider when determining if an RMFM is unserviceable?
- The number of franked articles processed by the machine
- The vendor-prescribed lifespan of the machine
- The certificate of unserviceability from the Divisional Head (correct)
- The amount spent on repairing the machine
How should the Condemnation Committee treat the vendor-prescribed lifespan (End-of-Life) of an RMFM?
How should the Condemnation Committee treat the vendor-prescribed lifespan (End-of-Life) of an RMFM?
- Treat it as an indicative factor to be considered along with other parameters (correct)
- Use it as the primary factor, but only if the machine has generated a high volume of franked articles
- Ignore it completely as it is not a reliable factor
- Consider it as the sole criterion for condemnation
What should the Condemnation Committee consider when assessing the utility of an RMFM?
What should the Condemnation Committee consider when assessing the utility of an RMFM?
- The amount spent on repairing the machine compared to its utility (correct)
- The number of years the machine has been in service
- The total cost of the machine when it was purchased
- The brand and model of the machine
What should the Condemnation Committee refer to when making a decision on condemning an RMFM?
What should the Condemnation Committee refer to when making a decision on condemning an RMFM?
What is the maximum number of members that can be part of the Condemnation Committee?
What is the maximum number of members that can be part of the Condemnation Committee?
Who is responsible for constituting the Condemnation Committee for Remotely Managed Franking Machines (RMFMs)?
Who is responsible for constituting the Condemnation Committee for Remotely Managed Franking Machines (RMFMs)?
What is the minimum number of members in the Condemnation Committee for RMFMs?
What is the minimum number of members in the Condemnation Committee for RMFMs?
Where should the technical member of the Condemnation Committee be preferably based?
Where should the technical member of the Condemnation Committee be preferably based?
What is the role of the Condemnation Committee in the process of condemning RMFMs?
What is the role of the Condemnation Committee in the process of condemning RMFMs?
Study Notes
Composition of Condemnation Committee
- The Committee consists of not less than 3 members.
- Members include a JTS or STS Officer as Chairman, a representative from Finance wing, and a technical member from a Government Department or PSU.
Eligibility Criteria for Technical Member
- Must possess a master's or bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
- Alternatively, a Diploma or Certification in electronics is acceptable.
- Exception: An officer with sufficient working knowledge of electronic equipment or RMFMs can be considered if a suitable technical member is not available.
Points for Consideration by Condemnation Committee
- Recommend condemnation of RMFMs only if they are unserviceable.
- Determination of unserviceability is based on the certificate of the Divisional Head, cross-verified by the vendor's fitness certificate.
- Age criterion is an indicative factor, but not the sole consideration for condemnation.
- Consideration of parameters like vendor-prescribed lifespan, average number of franked articles, and amount spent on repairs.
- The Committee should assess the machine based on a tentative matrix of these parameters.
Condemnation Process
- The Committee's recommendation is subject to the acceptance of the Chief Postmaster General or the competent authority.
- The Committee must consider all relevant factors, including the machine's papers (Purchase Order, Bill, History Sheet, etc.).
- In the absence of papers, the Committee may make a decision after examining the machine's functionality.
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Learn about the process of condemning Remotely Managed Franking Machines (RMFMs) in the context of Technology Management. Explore the roles of participants in the scene and the procedures involved in this exercise.
