Payment of DA to Armed Forces Officers and PBORs including NCs (E)- Revised rates effective from 01/01/2017

Payment of DA to Armed Forces Officers and PBORs including NCs (E)- Revised rates effective from 01/01/2017

DA to Armed Forces Officers

FAX/ E-mail/ Speed Post/ Registered Post

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FY’S)
PAY TECH SECTION
10A SK BOSE ROAD KOLKATA 700001

Part I Office Order No. AT-01

Dated: 10/03/2021

(All Cs ) A (Fys)

Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Armed Forces officers and PBORs including NCs (E)- Revised rates effective from 01/01/2017.

A copy of Government of India, MoD letter no.1(2)/2004/D/ (Pay/Services) dated 17.04.2017 regarding payment of Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2017 at enhanced rate alongwith MoD ID No. 30(1)/2020/D (Pay/Services) dated 03.02.2021 circulated under CGDA letter bearing No. CGDA/Navy/03/ Miscellaneous/2021/Vol.] dated 24/02/2021 is forwarded herewith for implementation and necessary action, please. It is also requested to circulate the same to all AOs under your jurisdiction, please.

Encls: As above.

Deputy Controller of Accounts (Fys)

Periodic Review of Central Government Employees for strengthening of administration under Fundamental Rule (FR 56U)/(i) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972

Periodic Review of Central Government Employees for strengthening of administration under Fundamental Rule (FR 56U)/(i) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules

Latest Central Government Employees News

CGDA

Controller General of Defence Accounts
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt- 110010

No. AN/  Estt-Others)/11206 /SAPR/FR-56(J)/2019

Dt. 09.10.2020

To,

PCA(Fys) PCsDA/ CsDA
(Through CGDA Website)

Subject: Periodic Review of Central Government Employees for strengthening of administration under Fundamental Rule (FR 56U)/(i) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972.

In continuation of this HQrs office circular bearing No. even dated 02.03.2020 regarding instructions exist on the need for periodical review of performance of Government servants with a view to ascertain whether the Government servant should be retained in service or retired from service in the public interest. In this connection relevant orders were enclosed for guidance and taking an appropriate action with reference to orders on the subject.

Also check: CGDA – Periodic review of Central Government Employees under Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules,1972

In this regard, a copy of DoPT letter No. 25013/03/2019-Estt .A-IV dated 28/08/2020 on the above subject is forwarded herewith for information, guidance and necessary action please.

Also Check: Periodic Review of Central Government Employees for strengthening of administration under Fundamental Rule (FR) 560)1(l) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

(Rajeev Ranjan Kumar)
Dy.CGDA (AN)

CGDA - Retention in Govt.Service beyond the age of 50 years or on completion of 30 years of service

Retention in Govt.Service beyond the age of 50 years or on completion of 30 years of service

CGDA

OFFICE OF CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS
ULAN BATAR MARG, PALAM, DELHI CANTT. -110010

No.AN/II/2604/F R-56(j)/Q.E 03/2020

Date:01.06.2020

To
All PCsDA/PCA (Fy)/CsDA/AN-4 Section (local)
(Through CGDA website)

Subject: Retention in Govt. Service beyond the age of 50 years or on completion of 30 years of service- Sr.AOQs/ AOs/AD(OL)/ Sr.PS under FR-56(j) 

In terms of Para 4, Appendix of DOP&T O.M. No. 25013/1/2013-Estt. (A) dated 21.03.2014 (copy enclosed), in order to ensure that the powers vested in the appropriate authority are exercised fairly and impartially and not arbitrarily, following procedure and guidelines have been prescribed for reviewing the cases of government employees covered under the aforesaid rules:

(1) The cases of Govt. Servants covered by FR 56(j) or FR 56 (I) or Rule 48 (1)(b) of CCS (Pension) Rules should be reviewed six months before they attained the age of 50/55 years or complete 30 years’ service/30 years of qualifying service, whichever occurs earlier.

(ii) Committee shall be constituted in each Ministry/ Department/ Office to which all such cases shall be referred for recommendation as to whether the officer concerned should be retained in service or retired from service in the public interest.

Also check: Stepping up of pay of senior Assistants of CSS drawing less pay on promotion in the Section Officers Grade than their juniors – OM No. 18/2/2007- CS-I dated 20.05.2014 – Writ Petitions filed in the matter

2. In this connection, please refer to HQrs Office letter No. AN/II/02604/99 dated 13.09.1999 vide which all controllers were requested to review all cases covered under FR 56(j) at least 6 months in advance.

3. However, it has been observed that some of the controllers are not adhering the time line as stipulated in the aforesaid orders. It is found that review under FR 56(j) in respect of some SAOs/AQOs who attaining the age of 50 years between January, 2020 to June, 2020 has not been carried out by the controller’s office.

4. It is therefore, requested to adhere strictly the time line mentioned in the aforesaid DOP&T orders and review all such cases at the earliest. Reviewed cases may be forwarded to HQrs office. If already forwarded, the same may be ignored.

(Amit Gupta)
Sr. Dy.CGDA (AN

Source: CGDA

Reimbursement of Briefcase allowance in the Defence Accounts Department

Reimbursement of Briefcase allowance in the Defence Accounts Department

 

CGDA

Controller General of Defence Accounts
Ulan Satar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt- 110010

No. AN/14/14114/III/ JCM/Briefcase

Dated: 29.05.2020

IMPORTANT CIRCULAR

To
All PCsDA/CsDA/PCA (Fys)
(Through Website)

Sub : Reimbursement of Briefcase allowance in the Defence Accounts Department.

Sanction of the Ministry of Defence (Fin.) is hereby conveyed for revision of rates and entitlement for reimbursement of briefcase allowances to the Officers and Staff of DAD as follows. The revised rates/ entitlement will be effective from 01st June 2020:-

Level of Officers/ Officials (Ministry)	Level of Officers/ Officials (DAD)	Level (7th CPC)	Rates (Rs.)
Secretary/ Special Secretary	CGDA	Level-17	10000/-
Addi. Secretary & equivalent	Addl.   CGDA/   PCsDA/   PIFA and equivalent	Level-16/ 15	8000/-
Joint Secretary & equivalent	CsDA/ IFAs and equivalent	Level-14	6500/-
Director/ Dy. Secy./Sr. PPS & equivalent	Addl. CsDA/Jt. CsDA and equivalent	Level-13/ 12	5000/-
Under Secretary/ PPS & equivalent	DCsDA/ PPSs and equivalent	Level-11	4000/-
Desk Officer/ Section Officer & equivalent	ACsDA/ADs (OL)/Sr.AOs/AOs/ AAOs/SPSs and equivalent	Level-10- 8	4000/-
Assistant Section Officer/ PA or equivalent	PS I Senior Translation Officer and equivalent  Staff  in the  Grade  pay Rs. 4600/- and above.	Level-7	3500/-
Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) I Steno or equivalent with made pay Rs. 4200 and above.	Sr. Auditor/ DEO-C/ Steno-I/ Junior Translation Officer in the Grade pay Rs. 4200/- and above.	Level-6	3500/-

2. The sanction is being conveyed within the existing budget and no additional allocation would be made on this account.

3. The officers/ staff entitled for Briefcase allowance can purchase briefcase/ office bag/ ladies purses of their own choice from any private/ public outlet. However, the reimbursement shall be restricted to the above mentioned ceiling limits.

Also read: Briefcase Allowance of 7th Pay commission

4. The reimbursement for briefcase allowance shall be made to the entitled officers/ staff on joining the Department or on completion of three years from the date of issue of earlier one.

Sd/-
(Rajeev Ranjan Kumar)
Dy. CGDA (AN)

CGDA - Preventive Measures to contain the spread of (COVID-19) - NECESSARY INSTRUCTIONS -

AN/I/Covid-19/2020

OFFICE OF THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS)
DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHAI3AD - 211 014,

Dated 17.04.2020

IMPORTANT CIRCULAR

To,
The All Group Officers / Officer in-charge Section, (Local)

Sub : Preventive Measures to contain the spread of (COVID-19).

As per directions issued by the Govt. of India, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), New Delhi Order
No.40-3/2020-DM-l(A) dated 15.04.2020: and Ministry of Defence, Office Order F.No.A-50024/01/2020-D (Estt.I/Gp.1) dated 15.04.2020, the CGDA I- IQrs Office, Delhi has issued guidelines vide their letter No.AN/III/3012/ Circular No.VIII dated 16.04.2020 (available on the CGDA website) for strict implementation of the revised consolidated guidelines during the lockdown period which will continue to be remain in force upto 3rd May 2020.

2. In view of the above, the Office will remain open without any restriction during the lockdown period w.e.f. 20.04.2020 subject to compliance of all instructions contained in the said Order of the MHA. All the Group Officers and Officer in Charge of Sections will ensure that the above instructions are followed scrupulously. In this regard necessary instructions in addition to the above guidelines are enclosed as Annexure-I.

3. While opening the Office w.e.f. 20.04.2020, it may be ensured that working hours for all employees who attend office should be staggered, therefore, suggested that two rosters of employees may be formed and asked to attend office as per the following timings in such a manner that 50% of employees attend office in 1st Shift and 50% in 2nd Shift:- a. 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. b. 10.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Necessary precautionary arrangements for disinfection of office premises, availability of sanitizers etc have been made for employees.

Encl. Annexure I

(Navpreet Kaur)
Jt.CDA(AN)

Annexure-I

NECESSARY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Large gathering or meeting i.e. more than 3-4 persons even during tea break must be avoided.
2. Work places shall have a gap of one hour and will stagger the lunch breaks of staff to ensure social distancing.
3. Pan Masala, Gutkha and Spitting at work place and in office premises is strictly banned and Rs.500/- fine will be imposed if anyone found doing so.
4. In case any employee is unwell, has dry cough, difficulty in breathing etc, he/ she or his/ her colleagues should immediately bring it to the notice of administration through Welfare Section.
5. All the Officers and Staff are advised to download the Arogya Setu App.
6. Sections are advised to ensure seating at least 6 feet away from each other.
7. It is advised to use staircases in place of lifts.
8. Norms of social distancing as issued by the Govt. of India may be followed.
9. All the officers and staff are requested to co-operate with thermal scanning arrangement at entry points of the office of the PCDA(P) and follow social distancing norms during thermal scanning process.

Sr. Accounts Officer (AN)

Strengthening of administration - Periodic review of Central Government Employees under Fundamental Rule (FR) 56(j)/(l) and Rule 48 of CCS(Pension)Rules, 1972

CGDA

Controller General of Defence Accounts
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt- 110010

AN/XI/11206/SA/PR/FR-56(J)/2019

Dated: 02.03.2020

To
All PCsDA/PCA (Fys)/CsDA
(Through CGDA Website)

Subject: Strengthening of administration-Periodic review of Central Government Employees under Fundamental Rule (FR) 56(j)/(1) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules,1972.

Please refer to this HQrs office circular bearing No. AN/XI/11206/e-Suchna/2019 dated 21.01.2020 under which periodicity and due date for receipt of the subject report along with other directions was circulated for strict compliance.

Also check: Steps to complete the pension case as prescribed in in CCS Pension Rules, 1972

Instructions exist on the need for periodical review of performance of Government servants with a view to ascertain whether the Government servant should be retained in service or retired service in the public interest. Provisions in this regard are contained in FR 56(j), FR 56(l) and Rule 48(1) (b) of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. Besides, the detailed guidelines on the above subject are already in public domain at http://dopt.gov.in under 'Notification' -'OM & Orders'- Establishment- Premature Retirement. However, copies of DOP&T O.M. No 25013/1/2013-Estt (A) dated 21.03.2014, No.25013/01/2013-Estt.A-IV dated 11.09.2015 and MOD, D (lab) Branch ID No 26(1)/2015-D (Lab) dated 30.05.2016 are enclosed herewith for guidance and taking an appropriate action with reference to orders on the subject.

Also read: Government amends Rule 54 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 for Central Government Employees who dies early in his career

It is also re-iterated that project e-Suchna has been launched with an objective to introduce paperless reporting system. In order to achieve this objective, it is once again requested that the reports, (i) Strengthening of administration - Periodic review of Central Government Employees under Fundamental Rule (FR) 56(j)/(l) and Rule 48 of CCS(Pension)Rules, 1972. (ii) Review of mechanism to ensure probity among Government servants (iii) Periodical review of Performance of Government servant as per the provision of FR 56(j), FR 56(l) and Rule 48(1) of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 and (iv) Representation of Women Members on the various Committees/ Boards concerned with selection of Posts in Central Government, may strictly be rendered through e Suchna portal only. Rendition of hard copy/ Fax copy may be discontinued.

Enclosures:
Amendment in CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 - Central Government employees

(Rajeev Ranjan Kumar)
Dy. CGDA (AN)

Completion of APARs in SPARROW - Controller General of Defence Accounts

Controller General of Defence Accounts
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt - 110010

Important Circular

No. AN-1/1058/ SPARROW/Vol. II

Date: 13/02/2020

To
All PAR Managers/ Custodians (SPARROW- IDAS)
All IDAS officers
(Through CGDA’s website)

Subject : Completion of APARs in “SPARROW”

In the recent times, it is observed that the APARs are not completed by the officers as per the laid down DoPT timelines. APARs in respect of few IDAS officers for the FY 2018-19 have been closed by the system – “Pending with Officer Reported upon for self appraisal” stage. This has been viewed seriously by the competent authority.

2. In this regard it is stated that the PAR managers are responsible to send alert message to the officer reported upon (preferably a week before the prescribed timeline for submitting self appraisal). On failure of an officer to submit self-appraisal as per DoPT timelines to the Reporting Officer, the PAR Manager shall “Force Forward” the same to the Reporting Officer without self appraisal.

3. The Reporting officers should also keep a watch on the movement of APARs of officers working under them and ensure that the APARs are written timely. In case, the self appraisal is not submitted timely, then the force forwarded APAR without self appraisal shall be written by the Reporting officer.

4. The Reporting/ Reviewing/ Accepting officers are also requested to complete the APARs as per DoPT timelines in future. The online recording of APARs on SPARROW system close on 31st December after which it will not be possible to take any action on the APARs.

5. APARs of officers posted on deputation to various Ministries /Departments (other than those posted in Ministry of Defence , UPSC and OFB) are generated centrally in this HQrs office. These officers are request ed to provide the details as mentioned in the table below latest by first week of the next financial year so that the APARs could be initiated timely. Officers posted in Ministry of Defence, UPSC and OFB may forward the details to concerned PAR Managers of MoD, UPSC and PCA (Fys) Kolkata respectively.

6. Officers posted on deputation/ IPA/ Ordinance factories setup, where officers of other services/ Ministers/ Executive authorities are involved are requested to track the movement of their APARs using the tracking activity on SPARROW and if necessary request their Reporting/ Reviewing/ Accepting officers for timely completion of their APARs.

(Praveen Kumar)
Sr. Jt. CGDA (Admin)

Source: Latest CGDA Orders 2020

HRA - Terms of Application for Government Accommodation and the issuance of a 'No Accommodation Certificate' for the admissibility of a House Rent Allowance

HRA - Terms of Application for Government Accommodation and the issuance of a 'No Accommodation Certificate' for the admissibility of a House Rent Allowance

IMMEDIATE
POLICY MATTER

CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt.- 110010

No. AN/XII/18007/1/Vol.54

Dated: 10.02.2020

KIND ATTENTION OF PCDA/ CDA/ ESTATE OFFICERS

To
All PCsDA/CsDA
PCA (Fys) Kolkata
(Through CGDA’s website)

Sub: Dispensation of conditions of applying for Government Accommodation and furnishing of ‘No Accommodation Certificate’ for admissibility of House Rent Allowance.

Reference is invited to Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Office Memorandum No. 2/5/2017-E.IIB dated 05.03.2019 (copy attached) wherein the Ministry has dispensed with the condition of applying for Government Accommodation and furnishing of ‘No Accommodation Certificate’ by Central Government employees to become eligible for HRA, in respect of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) controlled by Directorate of Estate, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It has been further stipulated in the ibid Office Memorandum that Ministries/Departments having their separate pool of residential accommodation for their employees other than GPRA, have been suggested to adopt these provision, wherever feasible.

Also check: 7TH PAY COMMISSION House Rent Allowance (HRA)

Accordingly, comments from PCDA/ CDA/ Estate Officers were called for and the matter was under consideration at this office. Now, in terms of rules contained in Allotment of DAD Pool Residential Accommodation Rules, 2019, it has been decided with the approval of Competent Authority that the provision of Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Office Memorandum No. 2/5/2017-E.IIB dated 05.03.2019 shall be applied to DAD Pool Residential Accommodations except Reserved or Appointment accommodation at various stations pan India with retrospective effect ie. w.e.f. 05.03.2019, the date of issue of ibid orders.

PCDA/ CDA/ Estate Officers are therefore requested to apply the ibid Office Memorandum dated 05.03.2019 on DAD Pool Residential Accommodations except Reserved or Appointment accommodation and dispense with the conditions of applying for Government Accommodation and furnishing of ‘No Accommodation Certificate’ for admissibility of House Rent Allowance w.e.f. 05.03.2019.

Encl: As above

(Rajeev Ranjan Ktimar)
Deputy CGDA (Admin)

Source: CGDA

Defence Ex-Servicemen Welfare of Retired Personnel

Defence Ex-Servicemen Welfare of Retired Personnel

Ministry of Defence
Welfare of Retired Personnel

Defence personnel latest news

FEB 2020 3:49PM

The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare was created in the Ministry of Defence on 22nd September, 2004 in order to pay focused attention to the welfare and resettlement of Ex-Servicemen (ESM). It has 3 Attached offices namely, Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat (KSB Sectt.), Directorate General of Resettlement, (DGR) and Central Organisation, Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (CO, ECHS).

KSB Sectt. is responsible for the welfare of Ex-Servicemen and their dependents and also for the administration of various welfare schemes for them.

The office of Directorate General of Resettlement implements various Policies / Schemes / Programmes for pre and post retirement training, re-employment and self- employment of ex-servicemen.

Central Organisation, Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme takes care of the healthcare and medical needs of Ex-servicemen and their dependents through a network of various polyclinics across the Country.

The Service Headquarters for Army, Air Force and Navy also have dedicated Directorates i.e. Directorate of Indian Army Veterans (DIAV), Directorate of Air Veterans (DAV) and Directorate of Ex-Servicemen Affairs (DESA) respectively to assist veterans in resolving their Pension and welfare issues.

You may like this : 7TH PAY COMMISSION PAY MATRIX TABLE FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL

Service HQs organize Veteran’s Day on 14th January every year.

Events are organized by State / UTs at State and District level in form of ‘Sainik Adalat’ to redress their grievances.

Interaction at DGR open forum twice a week at DGR office.

DGR Ex-Servicemen Seminar cum Job fairs are organized pan India. Approximately 8 job fairs are organized in a year.

Regular interaction during visit of DGR / DRZ (Directorate of Re-settlement Zone) officials in their Area of Responsibility (AoR).

Veteran personnel are also invited at ‘At Home’ functions during Army/Air Force/Navy Day celebrations.

A single window online grievance redressal mechanism (CPGRAMS) is already in place by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances in which any citizen can lodge their grievances online and get response from the concerned department.

The link of CPGRAMS /CPENGRAMS website has also been given in the website of Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, CGDA and all Pension Sanctioning Authorities so that ex-servicemen can lodge their grievances in any websites from their home by clicking on the pgportal.gov.in and get their grievances redressed speedily.

This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapuin Lok Sabha today.

PIB

LEAVE AND ATTENDANCE Amendment 2019 and Special Casual Leave for Officers

LEAVE AND ATTENDANCE Amendment 2019 and Special Casual Leave for Officers

Office of the CGDA, Ulan Batar Road, Palam,
Delhi Cantt-110010.

No. AN/III/3060/I/Vol. VIII

dated 23.07.2019

To
All PCsDA/ PCsA (Fys.)/ PIFAs,
CsDA/ CsFA (Fys.)/ IFAs/ RTCs.
(through CGDA website).

Subject: Amendment to OM Part-I (2014 edition): Circulation of CS No. 06/2019 & 07/2019.
Correction Slips no. 06/2019 & 07/2019 of the Office Manual Part-I (2014 edition) has been uploaded on website for information and updation of OM Part-I. The Correction Slip will not be forwarded separately.
Please download the Correction Slip and update the concerned Paras of the Office Manual Part-I (2014 edition).

sd/-
(Rajeev Ranjan Kumar)
Dy. CGDA (AN)

Amendment to OM Part-I (Edition 2014)
Correction Slip No. 06/2019.

CHAPTER V
LEAVE AND ATTENDANCE
Leave (i) Officers – Para-221

For
The grant of leave to the CGDA requires the sanction of the Ministry of Defence (Finance). For officers in the HAG + Scale, HAG and officers in the Senior Administrative Grade (other than those serving under Principal Controllers of Defence Accounts and equivalent-post), CGDA is the leave sanctioning authority. For SAG officers serving in the Factories organisation and Principal Corttroller of Defence Accounts Organisation, Principal Controller of Accounts(Factories) and Principal Controller of Defence Accounts are the leave sanctioning authorities.

Powers to grant leave to the IDAS Officers of the rank of Addl CDA/Joint CDA and below including Probationary officers, is vested in the Principal Controller / Controller of Defence Accounts except where substitutes are required.

Read
The grant of leave to the CGDA requires the sanction of the Ministry of Defence (Finance). For officers in the HAG + Scale, HAG and officers in the Senior Administrative Grade (other than. those serving under Principal Controllers of Defence Accounts and equivalent-post), CGDA is the leave sanctioning authority. PCsDA/ CsDA posted outside HOrs. office may avail casual leave upto four days for herself/ himself and intimation in this regard shall be furnished to HOrs office as soon as possible. For SAG officers serving in the Factories organisation and Principal Controller of Defence Accounts Organisation, Principal Controller of Accounts (Factories) and Principal Controller of Defence Accounts are the leave sanctioning authorities.

Powers to grant leave to the IDAS Officers of the rank of Addl CDA/Joint CDA and below including Probationary officers, is vested in the Principal Controller / Controller of Defence Accounts except where substitutes are required.

Authority: HQrs. office AN-I circular no, AN-I/1466/ Leave Delegation/ Misc Corrs dated 12.09.2018.

Amendment to OM Part-I (Edition 2014)
Correction Slip No. 07/2019

CHAPTER V
LEAVE AND ATTENDANCE
(vii) Special Casual Leave
Para 246 – Note 1 (16) (c)

For
Panchayat/ Corporation/ Municipalities or other local bodies,

Read
Panchayat/ Corporation/ Municipalities or other local bodies. Central Government offices shall not be closed. Employees who are bona-fide voters and desire to exercise their franchise should, however, be offered reasonable facility, subject to normal exigencies of service, either by way of coming late to office or by being allowed to leave office early or a short absence on that day”.

Source: GoI, DoP&T OM No. 12/14/99-JCA dated 10.10.2001.

LTC - Change of Home Town while availing LTC-Army Officers

LTC claims

Message Title: Change of Home Town while availing LTC-Army Officers

Message : CGDA Office vide their letter No. AT/IV/4462/Claim/III dated 17/07/2019 have clarified to accept change of Home Town in respect of Army Officers at par with Defence Civilians, and for making the similar provisions of Defence Civilians at Rule 190(5) (ii) TR applicable to Army Officers also. Hence, such cases will be regulated as under:

a. Home town once declared will be treated as final, and the same will be referred to while admitting Home Town LTC claims.
b. In case any change is to be notified through Part II orders and Home Town LTC claim submitted for the changed Home Town, the sanction of Head of Department, or if the officer himself is the Head of Department then sanction of MoD will invariably be enclosed with LTC claim.
c. The change of Home Town is permissible in exceptional circumstances and the change will not be made more than once in the entire service of the officer.

CGDA DOPT Order – Incentives for obtaining higher qualification – ICWA Intermediate and Final examination

Incentives for acquiring higher qualification - DAD personnel who qualify the ICWA Intermediate and Final examination: CGDA

Office of the CGDA, Ulan Batar Road, Palam,
Delhi Cantt-110010

No. AN/ III/ 3060/ I/ Vol. VIII

Dated 07.08.2019

To

All PCsDA/ PCsA (Fys.)/ PIFAs,
CsDA/ CsFA (Fys.)/ IFAs/ RTCs.
(through CGDA website).

    Subject: Amendment to OM Part-I (Revised Edition 2014): Circulation of CS No. 09/2019.

Correction Slip No. 09/ 2019 of the Office Manual Part-I (Revised Edition 2014) has been uploaded on website for information and updation of OM Part-I. The Correction Slip will not be forwarded separately.

Please download the Correction Slip and update the concerned Paras of the Office Manual Part-I (Revised Edition 2014).

(Rajeev Ranjan Kumar)
Dy. CGDA (AN)

Amendment to OM Part-I (Edition 2014)

Correction Slip No. 09/2019

CHAPTER - II
RECRUITMENT, APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTIONS & CONFIRMATIONS
Para 107

Sub para of Para 107

(1) Increment Rs. 2000/-(minimum) (2) Increment Rs. 4000/-    " (3) Increment Rs. 6000/-    " (4) Increment Rs. 8000/-    " (5) & (6) Increment Rs 10000/-(maximum)

Deleted.

Para 107 (i)

For	Read
Departmental Candidates who qualify in the Intermediate of I.CW.A. Examination will be entitled to one time lump sum incentive of Rs. 4000/ - (in lieu of existing 2 advance increments); and	Departmental Candidates who qualify in the Intermediate of ICWA. Examination will be entitled to one time lump sum incentive of Rs. 10,000/ -; and

Para 107 (ii)

For	Read
Departmental Candidates will be entitled to one time lump sum incentive of Rs. 10000/ - (Rs. Ten thousand only) on qualifying I.CW.A. final examination (in lieu of existing 6 increments).	Departmental Candidates will be entitled to one time lump sum incentive of Rs. 15000/ - (Rs. Fifteen thousand only) on qualifying I.CWA. final examination.

For	Read
All Group "B" and "C" employees of the DAD who qualify the ICWA Intermediate and Final examination will be granted the following scales of one time lumpsum incentives in supersession of existing concessions of Advance Increments available to them w.e.f. 93-94 i.e. 1-4-93.	All Government employees of the DAD who qualify the ICWA Intermediate and Final examination will be granted one time lumpsum incentives in supersession of all the existing orders/ OMs/ instructions/ guidelines.

Insert note below Para 107(ii).
Note: The grant of incentive in respect of above qualifications will be subject to the fulfillment of the criteria laid down in DoP&T OM No. 1/5/2017-Estt(Pay-I) dated 15.03.2019.

Source: CGDA.nic.in

[http://cgda.nic.in/adm/circular/AN-III-3060-07082019.pdf]

CGDA - Bio-metric Attendance System (BAS) for punctuality in Defence Accounts Department

CGDA

Bio-metric Attendance System (BAS) for punctuality in Defence Accounts Department

Office of the CGDA
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt.-10

No.AN/III/3012/ Misc/BAS dated 17.06.2019
To
ALL PCsDA/CsDA/CsFA/PIFAs/IFAs/RTCs
Admin-IV (Local)
(Through CGDA’s website)

Subject: Bio-metric Attendance System (BAS) for punctuality in Defence Accounts Department - reg.

As per the directions of Government of India, Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) was to be implement in the Defense Accounts Department for making attendance by all the officers and staff. Accordingly, guidelines/instructions were issued to all the field offices vide HQrs letter dated 20.02.2015 and 16.07.2015 for implementation of AEBAS and enrolment of officers/ staff.

It has come to the notice of the Competent Authority that directions/instructions issued by the HQrs office on the are not being followed properly by the officers. Regular complaints are being received regarding non-punctuality and non-making of attendance on AEBAS by the officials of the department. AFBAS has also not been implemented in some of the sub-offices. The same has been viewed seriously by the Competent Authority.

In View of the above, all the Principal Controllers/Controllers are requested of look in to the mtter and ensure that:

1) Registration of all the sub-offices under your organization on AEBAS.
2) Enrolment of all Officers / Staff on AEBAS.
3) Marking of attendance the present status may please be furnished urgently through E-Mail (anIII.cgda@nic.in) for perusal of the Competent Authority.

sd/-
(Rajeev Ranjan Kumar)
Dy. CGDA (AN)

Defence Pension Adalat at Dimapur on 27 & 28th May 2019

Defence Pension Adalat at Dimapur on 27 & 28th May 2019

Notice

A Defence Pension Adalat, 167th in the series of Adalats held by the Defence Accounts Department, is being held at Dimapur on 27th and 28th May 2019.

The Defence Pension Adalat at Dimapur is being organized by the Pr CDA (Pension) Allahabad. The venue of the Adalat is at Wallford Ground, Dimapur, Nagaland.

The Nodal Officer details for the Defence Pension Adalat is as below: Nodal Officer :

Sh P G Roy, A.O.
0/o The PCDA(P), Allahabad
Mob. No : 09935985666

All concerned are requested to take note of the Adalat schedule and forward their pension related application/queries to the nodal officer. Defence pensioners may also register their complaints/grievances on the official website of PCDA(P) Allahabad office i.e. www.pcdapension.nic.in

CGDA - Rule 39 of the General Financial Rules 2017 - GFR 2017

CGDA - Rule 39 of the General Financial Rules 2017 - GFR 2017

Office of the CGDA, Ulan Batar Road, Palam,
Delhi Cantt-110010

No. AN/ III/ 3012/Circular/Vol. VIII

dated 22.05.2019

All PCsDA/ PCA (Fys.)/ CsDA
(through CGDA website).

Subject: Rule 39 of the General Financial Rules 2017 (GFR)-regarding.

A copy of DO letter no. 1/44/ 2/2019-Cab dated 01.04.2019 from Additional Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Rashtrapati Bhawan on the above subject is forwarded herewith for information and necessary action.

The contents of the ibid DO letter may please be brought to the notice of all concerned including officers and staff of subordinate offices of your organization please.

(MUSTAQ AHMAD)
Sr. Dy. CGDA (AN)

CGDA - Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence for the year 2019 - Motivation Scheme for the Defence Accounts Department

CGDA - Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence for the year 2019 - Motivation Scheme for the Defence Accounts Department

AT-Coord/13005/RM Award/2019

Dated :25th April, 2019

To,
All Principal Controller & equivalents
All Controllers & equivalents
Sr. Dy. CGDA (AN) (Local)

Subject : “Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence” for the year 2019. Please find enclosed a detailed “Motivation Scheme for the Defence Accounts Department” for the Year 2019.

The process of selecting awardees for the year 2019 at the level of Principal Controllers/Controllers etc. may be completed by 28th June, 2019. For “Raksha Mantri Awards for Excellence” to be decided by the CGDA, nominations may be forwarded in the prescribed format, in both soft and hard copy form (3 copies) and mailed on the email Id atcoord.cgda@gov.in latest by 15th July, 2019 (should reach HOrs. Office). Citation/write up of project/work done (not more than 100 words), two passport size photographs, bio data (not more than 100 words) and a write up in bullet form (not more than 50 words) in respect of each nominee/team may also be forwarded.

It is further requested that the time schedule prescribed above may kindly be strictly adhered to; failing which, it may not be possible to consider the nominations received after the closing date.
The detailed guidelines of the scheme may be given wide publicity and placed on websites etc. The scheme has also been placed on the CGDA’s website at www.cgda,nic.in. The expenditure on the scheme would be made from the DAD-Pay and Allowances head.

(Maushumi Rudra)
Jt.CGDA (AT-Coord)

CGDA: Dispensation of conditions of applying for Government Accommodation and furnishing of 'No Accommodation Certificate' for admissibility of House Rent Allowance

CGDA: Dispensation of conditions of applying for Government Accommodation and furnishing of 'No Accommodation Certificate' for admissibility of House Rent Allowance.

Controller General of Defence Accounts

Ulan Satar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt-110010

No. AN/XIV/19015/Govt. Orders/2019

Date: 07.03.2019

To
All PCsDA/CsDA/PCA (Fys)
(Through Website)

Subject: Dispensation of conditions of applying for Government Accomodation and furnishing of 'No Accomodation Certificate' for admissibility of House Rent Allowance.

A copy of Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) Office Memorandum No. 2/5/2017-E.1I (8) dated 5th March, 2019 on the above subject, which is available on the website of MoF(DoE), is forwarded herewith for your information, guidance and compliance please.

No.2/5/2017-E.IIB
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 5th March, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Dispensation of conditions of applying for Government Accommodation and furnishing of 'No Accommodation Certificate' for admissibility of House Rent Allowance.

Several references are being received in this Department to review the condition of applying for Government Accommodation and furnishing of 'No Accommodation Certificate' for admissibility of House Rent Allowance as contained in Para 4(a) of this Department's. a,M, No, 2(37)-E.lI(B)/64 dated 27.11.1965 read with Para 1 (1) of a,M, No, 11011/1/E.II(B)/75 dated 25.02.1977.

The matter has been examined in this Department and in supersession of Para 4(a) of this Department's O,M, No, 2(37)-E,II(B)/64 dated 27.11.1965 read with Para 1.(1) of O.M. No, 11011/1/E, II(B)/75 dated 25.02,1977 and to simplify the procedure relating to grant of House Rent Allowance to Central Government employees, the President, in consultation with Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Staff Side of the National Council (J,C.M,), is pleased to decide that the conditions of applying for Government Accommodation and furnishing of 'No Accommodation Certificate' by Central Government employees to become eligible for House Rent Allowance, are dispensed with for all places, in respect of General Pool Residential Accommodation(GPRA) controlled by Directorate of Estates.

3, Ministries/Departments having their separate pool of residential accommodation for their employees other than GPRA, may adopt these provisions, wherever feasible.

4, These orders shall be effective from the date of issue of the orders.

5, In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

Hindi version is attached

(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Source: CGDA

Defence: RELAXATION OF RULES FOR CONSIDERATION OF REIMBURSEMENTS IN EXCESS OF THE APPROVED RATES PERTAINING TO MEDICINAL CLAIMS UNDER ECHS

Defence: RELAXATION OF RULES FOR CONSIDERATION OF REIMBURSEMENTS IN EXCESS OF THE APPROVED RATES PERTAINING TO MEDICINAL CLAIMS UNDER ECHS

File No.22 A(37)/2018/WE/D(Res-l)

Government of India
Ministry of Defence
(Department of Ex-Servicemen welfare)
Sena Bhavan, New Delhi

Dated- 15 January, 2019

To
The Chief of Army Staff
The Chief of Naval Staff
The Chief of Air Staff

Subject: RELAXATION OF RULES FOR CONSIDERATION OF REIMBURSEMENTS IN EXCESS OF THE APPROVED RATES PERTAINING TO MEDICINAL CLAIMS UNDER ECHS.

Sir,
With reference to Gol, MoD letter No 22(1)/01/US(WE)/D(Res) dated 30 Dec 2002 and Gol, MoD letter No. 24(8)/03/US(WE)/D(Res) dated 19 Dec 2003 and in light of M/o Health and Family Welfare order No. Z.15025/ 38/ 2018/ DIR/ CGHS/ EHS dated 22nd May 2018 and No. Z15025/ 51/ 2018/ DIR/ CGHS/ EHS dated 6-6-2018, partial amendments are hereby made to the procedure for payment and reimbursement of medical expenses under ECHS with relaxation of rules for consideration of reimbursement in excess of the approved rates as per the details given under the succeeding paragraphs.

2. The request for full reimbursement which fall under the defined criteria indicated in para 3 below and cases indicated in para 4 below shall be examined by a High Powered Committee whose constitution is indicated in para 5 below. After recommendation of HPC, the concurrence of MoD (Finance/Pension) and approval of Secretary, ESW will be required in all these cases.

3. The request for full reimbursement which fall under the following defined criteria would be considered by the High Powered Committee.

• Treatment was obtained in non empanelled hospital under emergency condition and the patient was admitted by others when the beneficiary was unconscious or severely incapacitated and was hospitalized for a prolonged period.
• Treatment was obtained in non empanelled hospital under emergency and was admitted for prolonged period for treatment of head injury, coma, septicaemia, multiorgan failure etc.
• Treatment was obtained in non empanelled hospital under emergency and was admitted for prolonged period for treatment of head injury, coma, septicaemia, multiorgan failure etc.
• Treatment was obtained in a non empanelled hospital under emergency for treatment of advanced malignancy.
• Treatment was taken under emergency in a higher type of accommodation as rooms as per his/her entitlement were not available during that period.
• Treatment was taken in higher type of accommodation under specific conditions for isolation of patients to avoid contacting infections.
• Treatment was obtained in a non-empanelled hospital under emergency when there was a strike in Govt. Hospitals.

4. Cases falling in the following categories would also be considered by the High Powered Committee.

• Settlements of medical claims in relaxation of rules.
• Approval of air fare with or without attendant on the advice of the treating doctor, for treatment in another city even though he/she is not eligible for air travel/treatment facilities are available in city of residences.
• Representation from ECHS beneficiaries seeking full reimbursement under special circumstances, which are not covered under para 3 above

5. Composition of the High Powered Committee would be as follows :

• JS, ESW - Chairman
• Government Hospital Specialist Doctor (of concerned speciality) - Member
• Director/DS/US, DoESW - Member
• Director(Medical), CO, ECHS - Member-Secretary
• Representative of MoD(Fin/Pen) - Member

6.. The other terms and conditions mentioned in the procedure for payment and reimbursement of medical expenses under ECHS vide Gol, MoD letter No.24(8)/03/US(WE)/D(Res) dated 19 Dec. 2003 shall remain unchanged.

7. This has the concurrence of Ministry of Defence(Finance/Pension) vide their U.O. No32(23)/2018/Fin/Pen dated 3-1-2019.

Yours faithfully
(A.K. Karn )
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source: CGDA

Payment of Dress Allowance - CGDA

Payment of Dress Allowance - CGDA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)
PAY TECH SECTION
10-A, SA. BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA: 700001

Part I Office Order No. AT- 02

Dated: 17 /01/2019

Subject: Payment of Dress Allowance : Civ Emp

A copy of CGDA, Delhi Cantt AT Order No. AT/II/2366/Dress Allowance/Vol-I dated 31-12-2018 regarding payment of dress allowance is forwarded herewith for information and necessary action, please. It is also requested to circulate the same to all AOs under your jurisdiction, please.

Encls: As above.

Dy. Controller of Accounts (Fys)

7th CPC Pay Fixation on Grant of GP of Rs. 5400 (Level-9) to SPS on completion of 4 years in GP 4800: Clarification by DoE via CGDA

7th CPC Pay Fixation on Grant of GP of Rs. 5400 (Level-9) to SPS on completion of 4 years in GP 4800: Clarification by DoE via CGDA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)
PA Y TECH SECTION
10-A, S.K. BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA: 700001

Part. I Office Order No. AT/10

Date: 18/12/2018

To
All CsFA
Subject: Grant of Grade Pay of Rs 5400/-(7th CPC level-9) to Sr. Private Secretary on completion of 4 years of regular service in the Grade Pay of Rs-4800/

A copy of CGDA No-AN/XIV/14164/7th CPC/VoI-I, dated 15/11/2018 received through email on the above subject is forwarded herewith for compliance, please.

Encl: As above.

Sd/-
Asst Controller of Accounts (Fys)

CGDA, Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt - 110010

No. AN/XIV/14164/7th CPC/Vol-I

Dated: 15/11/2018

To
All PCsDA/CsDA/PCA(Fys)

Subject: Grant of Grade Pay of Rs.5400/- (7th CPC level 9) to Sr. Private Secretary on completion of 4 years of regular service in the Grade Pay of Rs. 4800/-

The matter regarding pay fixation on Grant of Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/- (7th CPC level 9) to Sr. Private Secretary upon completion of 4 years of regular service in the grade pay of Rs. 4800/- was taken up with MoF/DoP&T.

2. In view of the guidelines received from the Ministry, it is clarified that upon completion of four years regular service in Grade pay of 4800 (i.e. Level 8), SPS will be placed in Level 9 corresponding to Grade Pay of Rs.5400 at equal or next available cell. Further, in case the official has been granted Grade Pay of Rs. 5400 between January to June he/she will be granted annual increment of July in that year in the Grade Pay of 4800 and will accordingly be placed under Level 9 at equal or next available cell.

3. An illustration to the above effect is given below for better implementation.

Mr. X promoted to SPS grade in April 2012 is drawing Rs. 53600/- in Level 8 as on 01.01.2016. Upon completion of four years in the Grade Pay of Rs. 4800/-, he becomes eligible for placement in the higher Level 9 corresponding to Grade Pay of Rs.5400/- w.e.f. 04/2016. Since the same cell is not available in level 9, his pay will be fixed at Rs.54700/- i.e. the next available cell under Level 9 and he will continue to draw pay at the same rate upto 30.06.2016. Subsequently, upon pay will be fixed at Rs.55200/- (L-8). However, as he needs to be placed in Level 9 i.e. higher pay level his pay will be fixed at 56300/- with DNI as 01/07/2017.

Necessary action may be taken accordingly.

This has the approval of Sr.Jt. CGDA(AN)

Sd/-
(Vijay Raina)
For CGDA

Source: pcafys.nic.in