Attention: All Members of AIASCT, Kolkata Unit
Subject: Critical Call for Verification of Membership Subscription to Secure Association Recognition and Safeguard Our Future
From: The Office of the President, AIASCT Kolkata Unit
Dear Esteemed Members,
We write to you today on a matter of extreme urgency that directly impacts the survival of our cadre and our collective bargaining power.
As you are aware, the formal application for the renewal of recognition for the All India Association of Superintendents of Central Tax (AIASCT) has been submitted and is currently under active examination by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
It is imperative that every member understands that this recognition is not merely an administrative formality. It is a prerequisite for our professional survival and the sole mechanism for the preservation of our service rights.
Why Strong Recognition is Critical Right Now:
The department is on the brink of significant organizational change. Without recognized standing, we lose our seat at the negotiating table. We require strong, officially verified numbers to effectively engage with the Board on the following immediate challenges:
- Massive Departmental Restructuring: The Board is actively proposing extensive changes to the department’s structure. We must be able to influence these decisions to protect our members.
- Cadre Merger Negotiations: There is a major proposal to merge three distinct cadres—Superintendent of Central Tax, Superintendent of Customs, and Appraisers. If unrecognized, we cannot negotiate a fair and equitable merger ratio for our members.
- Parallel Service Structures (Group ‘B’): Discussions are underway regarding parallel Central Civil Services (Group ‘B’) structures. Our career prospects and future promotions from the AC grade must be robustly safeguarded through recognized negotiation channels.
- Zonal Disparity and Collective Rights: We must actively address and mitigate zonal disparities, protect our hard-earned rights, and defend our core service interests.
Your Immediate Responsibility: A Call to Action
The Kolkata Zone is one of the premier and major units of AIASCT, representing a significant number of members. Our collective strength in verified numbers plays a vital role in securing and retaining this official recognition.
To ensure that the Board officially counts and verifies our membership figures, every member is entrusted with the urgent responsibility to immediately verify with their respective Accounts Section that their monthly association subscription is being properly deducted and credited.
Verification Details:
Please ensure your DDO is remitting your subscription to our official bank account:
- Bank Name: Central Bank of India, Kolkata Branch
- Account Number:
3877790306 - IFSC Code:
CBIN0281273
If Your Subscription is Not Currently Being Deducted:
If you find that your subscription is not being deducted automatically, you must take immediate action:
- Download the Standard Format Letter (link provided below).
- Submit it to your DDO/AO without delay.
- Request deduction start with the Salary of November 2026.
This is not just for the Association; it is for the sake of all of us and the protection of our professional future. Let us stand united in this critical moment.
Yours sincerely,
(Signature)
Raju Halder President, AIASCT Kolkata Unit