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Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – August, 2020
The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour &
Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial
Workers every month on the basis of the retail prices of selected items
collected from 289 markets spread over 78 industrially important centres
in the country. The index is compiled for 78 centres and All-India and
is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for
the month of August, 2020 is being released in this press release.
The All-India CPI-IW for August, 2020 increased by 2 points and stood at 338 (three
hundred and thirty eight). On 1-month percentage change, it increased
by (+) 0.60 per cent between July and August, 2020 compared to (+) 0.31
per cent increase between corresponding months of previous year.
The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food group
contributing (+) 1.14 percentage points to the total change. At item
level, Rice, Mustard Oil, Milk (Buffalo), Chillies Green, Onion,
Brinjal, Carrot, French Bean, Gourd, Green Coriander Leaves, Lady
Finger, Palak, Parval, Potato, Banana, Mango (Ripe), Tea (Readymade),
Flowers/Flower Garlands, etc. are responsible for the increase in index.
However, this increase was checked by Wheat, Wheat Atta, Fish Fresh,
Goat Meat, Poultry (Chicken), Tomato, Guava, etc., putting downward
pressure on the index.
At centre level, Coimbatore recorded the maximum increase of 9 points
followed by Salem (7 points) and Madurai (6 points). Among others, 5
points increase was observed in 3 centres, 4 points in another 3
centres, 3 points in 12 centres, 2 points in 14 centres and 1 point in
16 centres. On the contrary, Labac-Silchar recorded the maximum decrease
of 4 points. Among others, 2 points decrease was observed in 3 centres
and 1 point in 8 centres. Rest of 15 centres’ indices remained
stationary.
The indices of 31 centres are above All-India Index and 47 centres’ indices are below national average.
Year-on-year inflation based on all-items stood at 5.63 per cent for
August, 2020 as compared to 5.33 per cent for the previous month and
6.31 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.
Similarly, Food inflation stood at 6.67 per cent against 6.38 per cent
of the previous month and 5.10 per cent during the corresponding month a
year ago.
F.No.11013/9/2014-Estt. A.III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel
and Training)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 5th June, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Attendance regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer to OM of even number dated the
17th March, 2020, 18th May, 2020 and 19th May, 2020 whereby advisory for
well-being of Government employees and attendance in Government offices
with staggered timings were issued by Department of Personnel &
Training (DoPT).
2. Kind attention is also drawn to Ministry of Home Affairs’ Order
dated 30.05.2020 whereby ‘Additional Directives for Work Places’ have
been prescribed. Further, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
(MoH&FW) on 4th June, 2020 has issued Standard Operating Procedure
on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in workplace settings (copy enclosed).
3. It is emphasized that strict adherence to the practices of social
distancing norms and health & hygiene practices, as enunciated in
these guidelines, is of paramount importance and the Government servants
as responsible employees should abide by these practices so that the
Government offices function in the most efficient manner in the given
situation. All the Ministries / Departments/offices as well as the
Central Government employees are, therefore, directed to ensure strict
compliance of instructions issued by DoPT as well as MHA and MoH&FW.
(Umesh Kumar Bhatra)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
4th June, 2020
Government of IndiaMinistry of Health & Family Welfare
SOP on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices
1. Background
Offices and other workplaces are relatively close settings, with
shared spaces like work stations, corridors, elevators & stairs,
parking places, cafeteria, meeting rooms and conference halls etc. and
COVID-19 infection can spread relatively fast among officials, staffs
and visitors.
There is a need to prevent spread of infection and to respond in a
timely and effective manner in case suspect case of COVID-19 is detected
in these settings, so as to limit the spread of infection.
2. Scope
This document outlines the preventive and response measures to be
observed to contain the spread of COVID-19 in office settings. The
document is divided into the following sub-sections
(i) Generic preventive measures to be followed at all times
(ii) Measures specific to offices
(iii) Measures to be taken on occurrence
of case(s)
(iv) Disinfection procedures to be implemented in case of occurrence of suspect / confirmed case.
Offices in containment zones shall remain closed except for medical
& essential sevices. Only those outside containment zones will be
allowed to open up.
3. Generic preventive measures
Persons above 65 years of age, persons with comorbidities, pregnant
women are advised to stay at home, except for essential and health
purposes. Office management to facilitate the process.
The generic preventive measures include simple public health measures
that are to be followed to reduce the risk of infection with COVID-19.
These measures need to be observed by all (employees and visitors) at
all times. These include:
i. Individuals must maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet in public places as far as feasible.
ii. Use of face covers/masks to be
mandatory.
iii.
Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds)
even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand
sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible.
iv.
Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict
practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a
tissue / handkerchief / flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues
properly.
v. Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest to the immediate supervisory officer.
vi.
Spitting shall be strictly prohibited.
vii. Installation & use of Aarogya Setu App by employees.
4. Specific preventive measures for offices:
i. Entrance to have mandatory hand hygiene (sanitizes dispenser) and thermal screening provisions.
ii. Only asymptomatic staff/visitors shall be allowed.
iii.
Any officer and staff residing in containment zone should inform the
same to supervisory officer and not attend the office till containment
zone is denotified. Such staff should be permitted to work from home and
it will not be counted as leave period.
iv. Drivers shall maintain
social distancing and shall follow required dos and don’ts related to
COVID-19. It shall be ensured by the service providers/ officers/ staff
that drivers residing in containment zones shall not be allowed to drive
vehicles.
v. There shall be provision for disinfection of the
interior of the vehicle using 1% sodium hypochlorite solution/ spray. A
proper disinfection of steering, door handles, keys, etc. should be
taken up.
vi. Advise all employees who are at higher risk i.e. older
employees, pregnant employees and employees who have underlying medical
conditions, to take extra precautions. They should preferably not be
exposed to any front-line work requiring direct contact with the public.
Office management to facilitate work from home wherever feasible.
vii.
All officers and staff / visitors to be allowed entry only if using
face cover/masks. The face cover/mask has to be worn at all times inside
the office premises.
viii. Routine issue of visitors/ temporary
passes should be suspended and visitors with proper permission of the
officer who they want to meet, should be allowed after being properly
screened.
ix. Meetings, as far as feasible, should be done through video conferencing.
x. Posters/ standees/ AV media on preventive
measures about COVID-19 to be displayed prominently.
xi. Staggering of office hours, lunch hours/coffee breaks to be done, as far as feasible.
xii. Proper crowd management in the parking lots and outside the premises – duly following social distancing norms be ensured.
xiii.
Valet parking, if available, shall be operational with operating staff
wearing face covers/ masks and gloves as appropriate. A proper
disinfection of steering, door handles, keys, etc. of vehicles should be
taken up.
xiv. Any shops, stalls, cafeteria etc., outside and within
the office premises shall follow social distancing norms at all times.
xv. Specific markings may be made with sufficient distance to manage the queue and ensure social distancing in the premises.
xvi. Preferably separate entry and exit for officers, staff and visitors shall be organised.
xvii.
Proper cleaning and frequent sanitization of the workplace,
particularly of the frequently touched surfaces must be ensured.
xviii. Ensure regular supply of hand sanitisers, soap and running water in the washrooms.
xix. Required precautions while handling supplies, inventories and goods in the office shall be ensured.
xx. Seating arrangement to be made in such a way that adequate social distancing is maintained.
xxi. Number of people in the elevators shall be restricted, duly maintaining social distancing norms.
xxii.
For air-conditioning/ventilation, the guidelines of CPWD shall be
followed which inter alia emphasises that the temperature setting of all
air conditioning devices should be in the range of 24-30°C, relative
humidity should be in the range of 40¬70%, intake of fresh air should be
as much as possible and cross ventilation should be adequate.
xxiii. Large gatherings continue to remain prohibited.
xxiv.
Effective and frequent sanitation within the premises shall be
maintained with particular focus on lavatories, drinking and hand
washing stations/areas.
xxv. Cleaning and regular disinfection (using
1% sodium hypochlorite) of frequently touched surfaces (door knobs,
elevator buttons, hand rails, benches, washroom fixtures, etc.) shall be
done in office premises and in common areas
xxvi. Proper disposal of face covers / masks / gloves left over by visitors and/or employees shall be ensured.
xxvii. In the cafeteria/canteen/dining halls:
a.Adequate crowd and queue management to be ensured to ensure social distancing norms.
b. Staff / waiters to wear mask and hand gloves and take other required precautionary measures.
c.The seating arrangement to ensure a
distance of at least 1 meter between patrons as far as feasible.
d. In the kitchen, the staff to follow social distancing norms.
5. Measures to be taken on occurrence of case(s):
Despite taking the above measures, the occurrence of cases among the
employees working in the office cannot be ruled out. The following
measures will be taken in such circumstances:
i. When one or few person(s) who share a room/close office space
is/are found to be suffering from symptoms suggestive of COVID-19:
Place the ill person in a room or area where they are isolated
from others at the workplace. Provide a mask/face cover till such time
he/she is examined by a doctor.
Immediately inform the nearest medical facility (hospital/clinic) or call the state or district helpline.
A
risk assessment will be undertaken by the designated public health
authority (district RRT/treating physician) and accordingly further
advice shall be made regarding management of case, his/her contacts and
need for disinfection.
The suspect case if reporting very
mild/mild symptoms on assessment by the health authorities would be
placed under home isolation.
Suspect case, if assessed by health
authorities as moderate to severe, will be treated as per health
protocol in appropriate health facility.
The rapid response team of the concerned district shall be requisitioned and will undertake the listing of contacts.
The
necessary actions for contact tracing and disinfection of work place
will start once the report of the patient is received as positive. The
report will be expedited for this purpose.
ii. If there are large numbers of contacts from a pre-symptomatic /
asymptomatic case, there could be a possibility of a cluster emerging in
workplace setting. Due to the close environment in workplace settings
this could even be a large cluster (>15 cases). The essential
principles of risk assessment, isolation, and quarantine of contacts,
case referral and management will remain the same. However, the scale of
arrangements will be higher.
iii. Management of contacts:
The contacts will be categorised into high and low risk contacts by the District RRTas detailed in the Annexure I.
The high-risk exposure contacts shall be quarantined for 14 days.
These persons shall undergo testing as per ICMR protocol.
The low risk exposure contacts shall continue to work and closely monitor their health for next 14 days.
The flowchart for management of contact/ cases is placed at Annexure – II.
6. Closure of workplace
i. If there are one or two cases reported, the disinfection procedure
will be limited to places/areas visited by the patient in past 48 hrs.
There is no need to close the entire office building/halt work in other
areas of the office and work can be resumed after disinfection as per
laid down protocol.
ii. However, if there is a larger outbreak, the
building/block will have to be closed for 48 hours after thorough
disinfection. All the staff will work from home, till the building/block
is adequately disinfected and is declared fit for re-occupation.
7. Disinfection Procedures in Offices
Detailed guidelines on the disinfection as already issued by Ministry
of Health & Family Welfare as available on their website shall be
followed.
Annexure I
Risk profiling of contacts
Contacts are persons who have been exposed to a confirmed case
anytime between 2 days prior to onset of symptoms (in the positive case)
and the date of isolation (or maximum 14 days after the symptom onset
in the case).
High-risk contact
Touched body fluids of the patient (respiratory tract
secretions, blood, vomit, saliva, urine, faeces; e.g. being coughed on,
touching used paper tissues with a bare hand)
Had direct physical contact with the body of the patient including physical examination without PPE
Touched or cleaned the linens, clothes, or dishes of the patient.
Lives in the same household as the patient.
Anyone in close proximity (within 1 meter) of the confirmed case without precautions.
Passengers
in close proximity (within 1 meter) in a conveyance with a symptomatic
person who later tested positive for COVID-19 for more than 6 hours.
Low-risk contact
Shared the same space (worked in same room/similar) but not having a high-risk exposure to confirmed case of COVID-19.
Travelled in same environment (bus/train/flight/any mode of transit) but not having a high-risk exposure.
2020 Nationwide Strike calls upon entire Central Government Employees
Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers Central Headquarters
Ist Floor, North Avenue Post office Building,
New Delhi-110001
No. Confdn/NS/ 2016-19
Dated-18.11.2019
Important Circular
To
1. All National Secretariat Members (CHQ Office Bearers)
2. All Affiliated organisations
3. All General Secretaries of C-O-Cs.
Confederation National Secretariat Calls upon Entire Central Government Employees
(including Gramin Dak Sevaks and Casual/Contract Workers)
To Mobilise and Participate in the 2020 January 8th Nationwide Strike
Organise Mass Dharna and Demonstrations and Rallies at all important centres and State/ District/ Divisional Headquarters on 20th December, 2019.
Strike to be organised on 10 points Charter of demands of Confederation (attached herewith) and also the common demands of workers adopted in the National Convention of Workers.
First and most important demand to be emphasized is "Scrap NPS and Restore OPS".
Each affiliated organisation should independently chalkout intensive campaign programmes to mobilise their entire membership to participate in the strike. Campaign tour programmes of leaders of each affiliate should be chalked out immediately. This is most important and urgent.
Campaign tour programmes of National Secretariat Members of Confederation will be published shortly.
Draft copy of the pamphlet to be distributed among all the Central Government employees will be published in the Confederation website shortly. C-O-Cs and Affiliates at state/ district level to bring out pamphlets in respective vernacular, with additions/ modifications if necessary.
State C-O-Cs should publish Posters with Confederation Charter of demands.
Strike notice along with Charter of demands will be served on 12th December, 2019. Confederation Central Headquarters will serve strike notice to Cabinet Secretary. All Affiliated organisations should serve strike notice to their respective Departmental heads. Copy of the strike notice should be submitted to all lower level authorities also at State/ District/ Divisional level with mass demonstrations and gate meetings.
Affiliated organisations should send copy of the strike notice served by them to their Departmental heads, to all their lower units and also publish the same in their websites.
State/ District C-O-Cs should plan their own campaign programmes and mobilisation meetings.
Confederation Central Headquarters has already written to the Secretary General of Confederation of Central Government Gazetted Officers Organisation (CCGGOO) requesting to participate in the 8th January 2020 strike.
Message of the strike and strike demands should reach each and every Central Govt. employee including Gramin Dak Sevaks and Casual, Part-time contingent, daily-rated and Contract Workers.
All Affiliates and C-C-Cs should ensure maximum participation of Central Govt. employees in all the campaign and mobilisation programmes of Joint Action Council of Central Trade Unions and Independent Federations also.
As in the past, Government may issue circulars, threatening the employees who participate in the strike. Ignore all such circulars and join the strike with courage and determination. Don’t believe in rumours. All information related to the strike will be published in Confederation website www.confederationhq.blogspot.com
Mass dharna at all important centres and also at State/ District/Divisional headquarters may be organised on 20th December 2019, with maximum participation of Central Govt. Employees.
Give maximum publicity through local media, social media and websites. Send photos and reports by whatsapp or Email to Confederation Headquarters.
Central Government Pensioners Associations may be requested to particpate in all mobilisation programmes and also to organise solidarity programme on 8th January, 2020. Remember, all our existing benefits and rights are achieved through struggles and sacrifices only. No strike action will go in vain. No sacrifice will go in vain. We will fight and we will win.
II. National Conference of Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers:
As already informed to all in the Circular dated 01-08-2019, the next National Conference of Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers will be held at NAGPUR (Maharashtra) on 07-02-2020 and 08-02-2020 (7th & 8th February 2020; Friday and Saturday). Delegate fee per head is Rs.1,000/- (Rs. One thousand only). In addition to delegates, visitors are also allowed to attend the Conference on payment of Rs.1,000/- (Rs. One thousand only) per head.
All Affiliated organisations and C-O-Cs are requested to ensure maximum participation of delegates and visitors in the National Conference, including maximum Lady delegates and visitors.
Please book the travel tickets of the delegates and visitors well in advance. Last minute, confirmed tickets will not be available.
C-O-C, Vidharbha Region, Maharashtra, Nagpur, is hosting the National Conference. Contact Number: Com: Nilesh D Nasare, General Secretary, C-O-C, Vidarbha Region, Nagpur & All India Organising Secretary, Confederation CHQ, Mob: 09850354898.
Women’s Sub Committee of the Confederation will be re-constituted in the Conference and New Office Bearers will be elected.
The names and mobile numbers of leaders, delegates and visitors attending the National Conference may be intimated to the Reception Committee on or before 31-12-2019. This is required for arranging accommodation. C-O-C Mumbai, C-O-C Nagpur and nearby states C-O-Cs may ensure participation of more delegates/ visitors/ lady comrades.
Formal notice of the National Conference will be issued shortly.
Number of Delegates and Quota Remittance:
Number of eligible delegates of each Affiliated organisation and C-O-C is decided based on the quota remitted. The National Secretariat meeting of Confederation held at Hyderabad on 19th October 2019, has decided that the subscription/ quota dues list of affiliates will be placed in the Comnfederation website by the Financial Secretary shortly and all will be once again asked to pay out the arrears by 20-12-2019. On the basis of remittances received thereupon, voting rights will be compiled and exhibited in the website.
Contact number of Com.Vrigu Bhattacharjee, Financial Secretary, Confederation CHQ - 09868520926 and 09013163804.
All the Affiliated organisations and C-O-Cs are once again requested to remit the subscription/quota dues on or before 20-12-2019 without fail and ensure participation of maximum delegates and visitors in the National Conference.
Let us meet at Nagpur after the Historic 2020 January 8th Strike. Let us strenghten our unity further. Unity for struggle and struggle for unity.
Fraternally yours,
M. Krishnan,
Secretary General,
Mob: 09447068125
Email: mkrishnan6854@gmail.com
10 Points Charter of Demands of Confederation
Scrap New Contributory Pension scheme (NPS). Restore Old defined benefit Pension Scheme (OPS) to all employees. Guarantee 50% of the last pay drawn as Minimum Pension.
Honour assurance given by Group of Ministers (GoM) to NJCA leaders on 30-06-2016. Increase Minimum Pay and Fitment formula. Withdraw the proposed move to modify the existing time-tested methodology for calculation of Minimum wage. Grant HRA arrears from 01-01-2016. Withdraw “Very Good” bench mark for MACP, Grant promotional heirarchy and date of effect from 01-01-2006. Grant Option-I parity recommended by 7th CPC to all Central Govt. Pensioners. Settle all anomalies arising out of 7th CPC implementation.
Stop corporatisation / privatisation of Railways, Defence and Postal Departments. Withdraw closure orders of Govt. of India Printing Presses. Stop proposed move to close down Salt Department. Stop closure of Govt. establishments and outsourcing.
Fill up all six lakhs vacant posts in the Central Government Departments in a time bound manner. Reintroduce Regional Recruitment for Group B & C posts.
(a) Regularisation of Gramin Dak Sevaks and grant of Civil servant status. Implement remaining positive recommendations of Kamalesh Chandra Committee report. (b) Regularise all casual and contract workers including those joined on or after 01-09-1993.
Ensure equal pay for equal work for all. Remove disparity in pay scales between Central Secretariat staff and similarly placed staff working in field units of various departments.
Implement 7th CPC Wage Revision and Pension revision of remaining Autonomous bodies. Ensure payment of arrears without further delay. Grant Bonus to Autonomous body employees pending from 2016-17 onwards.
Remove 5% condition imposed on compassionate appointments. Grant appointment in all eligible cases.
Grant five time bound promotions to all Group B & C employees. Complete Cadre Review in all departments within a time-frame.
(a) Withdraw the anti-worker wage/labour codes and other anti-worker Labour reforms. Stop attack on trade union rights. Ensure prompt functioning of various negotiating forums under the JCM Scheme at all levels. (b) Withdraw the draconian FR 56 (j) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension Rules 1972
Grant of TA / DA and Air Travel permission to Retired Railway Officers in connection with attending court related cases: Railways
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. F(E)I/2019/AL-28/44
New Delhi, dated 23.07.2019
The General Manager,
All Indian Railways / PUs,
(As per standard mailing list).
Sub: Grant of TA / DA and Air Travel permission to Retired Railway Officers to attend Courts for deposition as prosecution witnesses as sanction for prosecution authenticating authority.
The proposal regarding grant of TA / DA and Air Travel permission to retired railway officers to attend Courts for deposition as prosecution witnesses as sanction for prosecution authenticating authority has been considered by Board (MS & FC) and it has been decided that:
(i) TA / DA to such Retired Railway Officers may be considered in the same lines as applicable to Retired Inquiry Officers (Ws) as per para 815.1(5) of Indian Railways Vigilance Manual, i.e. in cases where the travel becomes inescapable, and so approved by the Competent Authority, the rate of TA / DA will be the same as applicable to the serving Railway Officers of equivalent rank.
(ii) Grant of Air Travel permission to Retired Railway Officers may be dealt with on case to case basis as is being done presently considering distance, place of journey, modes of travel available, time is taken and number of days involved. Competent Authority may consider eligibility same as applicable to the serving Railway Officers of equivalent rank.
While deciding Air Travel, the aspect that whether journey can be performed by overnight train would need to be seen as being done for serving officers and as is also applicable on civil side. On Air Travel issue, CRB had decided that need of the journey by Air and urgency that necessitate it should be seen. For example; while Delhi-Bangalore-Delhi would qualify for Air Travel, Delhi-Mumbai-Delhi can easily be covered by train comfortably.
This will also be subject to the other Terms & Conditions / instructions issued from time to time by Ministry of Finance / Board’s Office on ‘Air travel’.
Sexual Harassment of working women at work place: Setting up of a Complaint Mechanism
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)
ADMIN – I SECTION
10-A, S.K BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA: 700001
No.887/AN-I/Orders/X (Part-II)/ 19
Dt: 09.07.2019
ORDER
Sub:-Committee for Prevention of Sexual Harassment of working women at work place: Setting up of a Complaint Mechanism
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Consequent upon transferring out of Smt Pooja Bhatt, IDAS,DCFA outside the organisation, PCA (Fys) Kolkata, being the Competent Authority has reconstituted the complaint redressal committee regarding Prevention of Sexual Harassment of working women at work place, as per the laid down norms, in the Main Office, Kolkata for redressal of the complaint if any, on the subject of the staff-members working in M.O. & RTC (ER), Kolkata. The names of the Committee members are given below.
Chairperson:- Ms Panveer Saini, IDAS, DCFA, AO OCF Chandigarh Members:-
1. Shri Subrata Bose, SAO, Main Office, Local
2. Smt.Malabika Sarkar, AAO, AN-X, M.O. (Local)
3. Smt. Sangeeta Chaktaborty, SA, T -Section, M.O., Local
4. Shri Sanjay Basu, SA, T-Section, MO, Local
5. Smt Yasmeen Sengupta, Member from NGO (Mahila Seba Samity)
Subject complaint, if any, may please be addressed to the above committee.
The contents of the circular may please be got noted by all staff-members/ Officers working in Sections of Main Office & RTC(ER) Kolkata.
DOPT : Variance in determining notional pay (7th CPC)
No.29018/02/2019.AIS-II(Pension)
Government of India,
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
AIS-II(Pension)
To,
All Chief Secretaries to the States
Subject: Revision of Pension of pre-2016 pensioners after implementation of seventh Central Pay Commission’s recommendations- anomaly in determining notional pay.
Sir,
I am directed to refer to various communications from State Governments on the above subject and to state that the matter raised in various representations of the pensioners seeking revision of their pension after implementation of 7th CPC recommendations, has been examined in this Department in consultation with Department of Pensions and Pensioner’s Welfare.
2. The basis for the re-fixation of the pension of pre-2016 pensioners are DoPT OM No.14021/4/2016-AIS-Il dated 19th May, 2017 {mutatis-mutandis based on DoP&PW OM dated 38/37/2018-P&PW(A) dated 12th May,2017} and the Concordance Tables issued by DoP&PW vide OM dated 38/37/2018-P&PW(A) dated 6th July,2017.
3. Prior to re-fixation of the pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners etc., following instructions/pension may be followed:-
(a) Para 4 of the OM dated 12th May, 2017 provides inter alia that the “revised pension/family pension w.e.f 01.01.2016 in respect of all Central Civil pensioners retired prior to 01.01.2016, may be revised by notionally fixing their pay in pay matrix recommended by the 7thCPC in the level corresponding to the pay in the pay scale/pay band and grade pay at which they retired. This will be done by notional pay fixation under each intervening Pay Commission based on the Formula for revision of pay. While fixing pay on notional basis, the pay fixation formulas approved by the Government and other relevant instructions on the subject in force at the relevant time shall be strictly followed. Further, para 7 of the OM provides inter alia that in case of those Government servants who retired or died on or after 01.01.1986 but before 1.1.2016, the actual pay and the pay scale from which they retired or died would be taken into consideration for the purpose of calculation of the notional pay as on 01.01.2016 in accordance with para 4 above. (b) Accordingly, the pay of pre-2016 pensioners was notionally fixed in relevant cell of pay matrix of 7th CPC as per the formula of pay fixation approved by the Government. The pay of the serving IAS officers (including of Selection Grade officers) is also fixed in relevant cell of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC as per the formula of pay revision from 6th CPC to 7th CPC as approved by the Government. Also, the pay of serving officers who had been promoted on 1.1.2016 in JAG or Selection Grade is first fixed in the relevant cell of Pay Matrix of 7th CPC as per the formula of pay revision approved by the Government. Thereafter, they had to be promoted in next scale and their pay fixed in that level as per IAS Pay Rules 2016, granting them two increment in the promotion level. (c) The pay of only those officers who were promoted on or after 1.1.2016 is to be fixed in 3rd cell of level-13. The pay of the officers who were already in selection grade i.e. level-13 as on 1.1.2016 is fixed as per the formula of pay revision from 6th to 7th Central Pay Commission(CPC). The notional pay of the officers who had retired before 01.01.2016 has to be similarly fixed. Therefore, the contention of any pensioner that his/her notional pay cannot be in any case less than the lowest level at which the pay of a serving officer of the Selection Grade of IAS can be fixed, is not tenable. Their pay is to be notionally arrived at by the formula of pay revision from 6th CPC to 7th CPC at par with other serving IAS officers.
4. Pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioner may be revised w.e.f 1.1.2016 in accordance with the instructions contained in D/o P&PW OM dated 12.5.2017.
5. Accordingly, the representations of pre-2016 pensioners may be examined by the State Government and the concerned pensioner(s) may be informed.
6. This issues is with the approval of the competent authority.
“Compulsorily Retirement” who are inactive or have charges of corruption – Loksabha
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 1806
(TO BE ANSWERED ON: 03.07.2019)
COMPULSORILY RETIREMENT
1806. Sisir Kumar Adhikari
Kalyan Banerjee
Will the Minister of PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:-
(a) whether Government proposes “compulsorily retirement” to Government employees who are inactive or have charges of corruption;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether it is also a fact that such retirements are also going to rule for the persons who are above 50 years of age; and
(d) the details of benefits and other allowances to be given to such persons thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) & (b): The provisions under Fundamental Rules (FR) 56(j), Rule 48 of Central Civil Services (CCS) (Pension) Rules, 1972 and Rule 16(3) (Amended) of All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) [AIS (DCRB)] Rules, 1958, have laid down the policy of periodic review and premature retirement of Government servants, which is a continuous process.
(c): Yes, Sir.
(d): The same retirement benefits are admissible to these persons as are applicable to officers upon retirement on normal age of superannuation.
The undersigned is directed to say that the Committee, as set-up by Department of Financial Services in terms of their OM
No. 1/3/2016-PR dt. 21.10.2016 under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Pension) and comprising Secretary, Department of
Financial Services and Secretary (Department of Personnel and Training), had submitted its report on 28.2.2018, containing
its recommendations for streamlining implementation of the National Pension System (NPS).
2. One of the recommendations contained in para 8.7.1 of its report relating to grievance redressal is as under:-
“Three-tiered NPS oversight mechanism of the DDO/Head of Office, Joint Secretary (Admin)/Chief Controller of Accounts and
the Financial Advisor set up vide Department of Expenditure’s OM No.1(2)/EV/2008, dated 03.02.209 may be
strengthened/streamlined to monitor grievances as well as timely registration and credit of contributions to subscribes’
accounts. Fresh instructions to this effect and for strict compliance of instructions may be issued by Department of
Expenditure.”
3. In the OM of this Department No. 1(2)/EV/2008 dated 3.2.2009, it was provided, inter-alia, that Ministries/Departments
may constitute a Committee headed by J5 (Admin) and Principal CCA/CCA to monitor registration/regular upload of data and
transfer of NPS contributions in respect of Central Government employees to ensure that no delay therein occurs.
Subsequently, in terms of instructions of this Department vide OM No. 1(5)/EV/2011 dated 10.7.2011 the Committee was
broad-based to include the concerned Financial Advisors and the said instructions dt. 10.7.011 also provided, inter-alia,
that the implementation of NPS, with its various attendant parameters, in each Central Ministry/Department, shall be a “key
performance area” of the Financial Advisors.
4. The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, which is the nodal Department in respect of pension related matters
of Central Government employees, is separately in the process of framing statutory rules to regulate the matters of
National Pension System in case of Central Government employees. These Rules would also cover the issue relating to timely
credit of contributions of Central Government employees and the Central Government, as deducted from the salaries of the
concerned Government employee, to NPS architecture.
5. However, since timely credit of deduction made from the salary of Central Government employees towards their
contribution to NP5, as also the applicable contribution of the Central Government, to the NP5 financial architecture is of
paramount importance for availability of due and timely returns thereon towards generation of pension corpus, it has been
decided that a Committee in each Ministry/Department shall be constituted as under to ensure oversight over the NPS
contributions crediting:-
(i) Financial Advisor – Head of the Committee
(ii) Joint Secretary (Administration)
(iii) Principal CCA/CCA
(iv) The concerned Head of the office
(v) The concerned DDO
6. The Committee shall be responsible for the following actions:-
(i) Ensuring that the contribution of employees and the Government are credited without delay to the NPS financial
architecture both in case of existing employees and employees newly recruited from time to time and the existing system and
procedure being followed for the purpose shall be monitored effectively to ensure that no delay in credit of the
contributions takes place.
(ii) Ensuring that in case any grievance by any employee is received in regard to delay in credit of contribution, either
directly from the employee or through PFIZDA, the same has been looked into and disposed of in a manner to the satisfaction
of the concerned employee.
(iii) Any other matter as having a bearing on the issue of crediting/remittance
of NPS contributions.
(iv) The Committee shall devise its own mechanism as also appropriate checks & balances to ensure that NP5
contributions are credited on time in respect of all employees under NPS system.
(v) The Committee shall meet at least once in 3 months to review the progress and in case any slippages are noticed, it
shall take immediate corrective action. However, the concerned Principal CCAI CCA shall keep a watch over the progress on a
regular basis.
7. While the above Committee shall be set-up in each Ministry/Department, appropriate mechanism for keeping a watch in
respect of attached and subordinate offices under that Ministry/Department shall be put in place by the concerned Financial
Advisor, so that the overall oversight in respect of the entire Ministry/Department as a whole is exercised by the
Committee as mentioned in para 5 above.
8. The concerned Financial Advisor shall send a status report every six month to the Department of Pension and Pensioners’
Welfare about the result of the monitoring carried out through the above oversight mechanism with concluding remarks
whether the NPS contributions are being credited on time and in case of any slippages, the details of the action taken.
Department of Posts: Implementing the recommendations of Social Security Benefits for Gramin Dak Sevas
No. 17-31/2016-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 01.07.2019
Office Memorandum
Subject : Implementation of recommendations of GDS Committee on Social Security Benefits for Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Directorate 0.M of even number dated 27.06.2018, wherein approval of Competent
Authority on the above noted subject was conveyed.
2. The Competent Authority has now approved the following modification in payment of Severance Amount and GDS Gratuity with
effect from 01.01.2016 instead of 01.07.2018 as mentioned below:-
(I) GDS Gratuity ( erstwhile Ex-gratia Gratuity):
Existing Benefits: The nomenclature of Ex- gratia Gratuity is changed as ‘GDS Gratuity’ Continuance of the
existing formula for grant of Ex-gratia Gratuity subject to a maximum of Rupees One lakh fifty thousand ( Rs 1,50,000/-)
.
Revised Benefits: No change in nomenclature and other conditions mentioned in Department of Posts OM of even number
dated 27.06.2018.Revised rate of GDS Gratuity (i.e. Maximum ceilingRs 150000* shall be paid w.e.f01.01.2016 instead
of01.07.2018.
(II) Severance Amount
Existing Benefits: The Severance Amount shall be paid at the rate of24,000/- for every completed year
from01.01.2016.Maximum ceiling on Severance Amount shall be Rupees One lakh fifty thousand ( Rs 1,50,000/ -) .
Severance Amount would be applicable only in case of those GDS who have opted to remain with Severance Amount andhave not
shifted to Service Discharge Benefit Scheme(SDBS), and has completed 10 years of continuous service ..
Revised Benefits: No change in nomenclature and other conditions mentioned in Department of Posts OM of even number
dated 27.06.2018.The Severance Amount shall be paid at the rate of Rs. 4000/- for every completed year of engagement
w.e.f01.01.2016.**
Revised rate of Severance Amount (i.e. Maximum Ceiling of Rs 150000/-) shall be paid w.e.f 01.01.2016 instead
of 01.07.2018.
* Difference Amount of GDS Gratuity (i.e Z.150000/ – Z.60000/-)= @ Z 90,000/-shall be paid to those GDS who were discharged
between 01.01.2016 to 30.06.2018, as they have been paid old. rate of GDS Ex-Gratia Gratuity i.e @ Z 60,000/-.
** Difference Amount. of Severance Amount (i.e Z 4000 – Z15000= @ 2500/- for every completed year of engagement we.f.
01.01.2016 shall be paid to those GDS who were discharged between 01.01.2016 to 30.06.2018, as they have been paid old rate
of Severance Amount i.e @ Z. 1500/- for every completed year of engagement we.f. 01.01.2016 subject to a maximum Ceiling of
Z 1,50,000l
3. All other existing eligibility conditions for the aforesaid schemes have undergone no change and will be applicable to
all GDSs
4. This issues in consultation with Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their ID Note No. 3(1)/E-V/2018
dated 05.04.2018 and AS &FA Diary No 37/2019-FA-CS Dated 01.07.2019.
Department of Posts Recruitment Rules for Postman & Mail Guard (Group ‘C’), 2018
F.No. 03-03/2019-SPN-I
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
June 19, 2019
To,
1) All Chief Postmasters General/ Postmasters General
2) Chief General Manager, BD Directorate/ Parcel Directorate/ PLI Directorate
3) Director, RAKNPA I GM, CEPT I Directors of all PTCs
4) Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, New Delhi
Subject: – Clarification on Department of Posts Postman and Mail Guard (Group ‘C’) Recruitment Rules, 2018.
Madam / Sir,
I am directed to refer to Department of Posts Postman and Mail Guard (Group ‘C’) Recruitment Rules (RRs), 2018 notified on
20.09.2018 which superseded Department of Posts (Postman and Mail Guard) Recruitment Rules, 2010. In this regard, a few
Circles have sought clarification on certain points, which are clarified as under:-
(I) Circle/ Issue: Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka: Whether the educational and other qualifications (Knowledge
of computer Language and possessing valid driving license of two-wheeler) required for direct recruits detailed in column 7
of RRs of Postman/Mail Guard is applicable for GDS candidates (direct recruitment).
Andhra Pradesh: Whether the candidates having two wheeler license only should be allowed for examination/ selection OR can
license be obtained afterwards.
Clarification: Provisions of Column 7 of Postman/ Mail Guard RRs have been relaxed for existing GDS (who have been
engaged prior to notification of new RRs) as per letter no. 03-02/2019-SPN-I dated 26.03.2019. Following relaxations have
been provided to the GDS candidates:
a) GDS with 10th standard pass shall be allowed to appear in the competitive examination, if otherwise found fit;
b) GDS without license to drive two wheeler or light motor vehicle shall also be allowed to appear in the competitive
examination. However, a candidate not having valid driving license at the time of appointment shall not earn periodical
increment in pay till production of such license or for a period of five years from the date of appointment whichever is
earlier and after production of such license or expiry of such five years period, pay shall be restored prospectively to
the level pay would have reached had the periodical increment in pay was not withheld and no arrears of pay shall be paid
for the intervening period.
(II) Andhra Pradesh: Procedure to be followed for testing the knowledge of computer.
Clarification: Syllabus and pattern of LDCE examination has been revised as per Directorate’s letter no. 17-08/2018-
SPB-I dated 10.05.2019.
(III) Andhra Pradesh: Keeping m view, work involved and time sensitivity for conducting separate examinations for
filling the vacancies of Postman / Mailguard among both MTS and GDS, whether a common examination may be conducted for
filling the postman / mailguard vacancies by both MTS and GDS.
Clarification: A common examination may be held across the Circle for filling up of vacancies of Postman/ Mailguard
from both MTS and GDS.
Seeking Option from Candidate at the time of inviting application for appearing in examination, candidates may be asked to
exercise order of preference for Recruiting Units (All Divisions).
The candidates belonging to postal divisions shall indicate order of preference for postal divisions excluding parent
division (s) followed by RMS divisions.
The candidates belonging to RMS divisions shall indicate order of preference for RMS divisions excluding parent division
(s) followed by postal divisions.
It should be clarified that candidates should exercise preference for all Recruiting Units for consideration.
In case preference is exercised for a limited number of units and could not be allocated to one of those units as per merit
vis a vis vacancy in the category he/ she belongs to, he/ she will not be considered for other recruiting units not
preferred even though a candidate lower m rank to him/ her is considered who has opted for that unit.
Order of preference once exercised shall not be changed.
Preparation of Merit List and allocation of Division
At first, two merit lists for each division/recruiting unit shall be prepared for Qualified candidates
(i) One of MTS candidates, and
(ii) One of GDS candidates.
Qualified candidates shall be allocated to their respective parent recruiting unit in the order of merit vis a vis category
in which selected vis a vis availability of vacancy in the respective category (for the purpose of vertical I horizontal
reservation).
After allocation of candidates to their respective Parent Unit (Postal Divisions I RMS Divisions), four separate merit
lists for the entire Circle shall be prepared for all such candidates who could not be adjusted/ allocated against their
Parent Unit (s), viz.
(i) MTS of all Postal divisions
(ii) MTS of all RMS divisions
(iii) GDS of all Postal divisions
(iv) GDS of all RMS divisions
A reserve category candidate selected against an unreserved vacancy on •own merit shall have choice to migrate to reserve
category if by doing so he/she can be allocated to a Unit, which is higher in the order of preference exercised by him/her.
Therefore, an undertaking to this effect shall be included m the application for appearing examination.
Publication of Results
The Circle shall publish separate results for both Postman and Mailguard.
a) Postman: Division wise lists of candidates in order of merit who have been allocated to parent unit followed by list of
surplus qualified candidates, who were not allocated to Parent Unit/ Division and allocated to other Recruiting
Units/Divisions based on merit, shall be published for each division.
b) Mailguard: Division wise lists of candidates in order of merit who have been allocated to parent unit followed by list
of surplus qualified candidates, who were not allocated to Parent Unit I Division and allocated to other Recruiting
Units/Divisions based on merit, shall be published for each division.
(IV) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka: The revised syllabi and pattern for LDCE for the cadre of Postman I Mailguard as
per the educational qualification I.e. 12th standard, prescribed m the Revised Recruitment Rules of Postman I Mail Guard,
2018.
Clarification: Syllabus and pattern of LDCE examination has been revised as per Directorate’s letter no. 17-08/2018-
SPB-I dated 10.05.2019.
(V) Andhra Pradesh: Whether the DR vacancies of the year 2017-18 can be offered to GDS surplus qualified candidates
as per the provisions of New RRs under Rules 10(iii)(b) & (c) OR these vacancies can be included in the vacancy
position of 2018 to fill up as per new Recruitment Rules.
North East: Whether vacancy of Postman to be calculated from 01.04.2018 to date of publication of above said Gazette
as per old RRs or as per new RRs.
Telangana : Whether the DR vacancies of the year 2017-18 can be offered to GDS surplus qualified candidates as per
the prov1s10ns of New RRs under Rules 10(iii)(b) & (c) OR these vacancies can be filled up by issuing open notification
as per old Recruitment Rules.
Clarification: O.M No. AB.14017/13/2013-Estt.(RR)(1349) of Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT) states as
under:-
“The legal position is that the posts are to be filled up as per – the eligibility conditions prescribed in the Recruitment
Rules in force at the time of occurrence of vacancies unless the Recruitment Rules are amended retrospectively. The
practice has however been to give effect to the Recruitment Rules prospectively.”
Further, clarification has already been issued vide letter number 37-10/2002-SPB-I dt. 14.11.2002 which states as follows-
“According to cannons of law, the recruitment rules in force at the time of occurrence of vacancies whatsoever be the date
of notification, should be followed. “
Accordingly , vacancies upto the vacancy year 2017 (April 2017 . March 2018) are required to be filled up as per the
Postman and Mailguard, Recruitment Rules, 2010, and vacancies occurring in 2018 vacancy year (April – December 2018) and
thereafter are required to be filled up as per Recruitment Rules of 2018 notified on 20.09.2018.
(VI) Haryana: As per old RRs of Postman/Mail Guard, 2010 service conditions for GDS is five years of regular service
m the grade as on 1st April of the year. But in new RRs of PMJM:G, 2018, nothing has been mentioned about the service
condition for GDS to apply for the post of PMJM:G.
Clarification: Point No. (iii) under column 10 of the Schedule of Department of Posts (Postman and Mailguard)
Recruitment Rules, 2018 may be referred to in this regard. Only those GDS who have worked regularly for five years in that
capacity as on the 1st day of January of the year to which the vacancy (ies) belongs are eligible.
(VII) Rajasthan Circle: In the RRs of Postman and Mail Guard, it is mentioned that age and educational
qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will not apply in the case of promotees. However, there is no mention about
the other qualifications in the column no. 8 of RRs as mentioned in column no. 7.
Clarification: Observations of the Circle have been noted. Amendment of Department of Posts Postman and Mail Guard
(Group ‘C’) Recruitment Rules (RRs), 2018 to this extent is under consideration.
Till further revision of RRs, other qualifications may not be made applicable for considering promotion.
(VIII) Karnataka Circle: To provide SOP for departmental examination.
Clarification: SOP for Departmental Examinations is under process.
2. The above clarifications may be brought to the notice of all concerned and action taken to conduct DPC/Examination for
promotion/appointment to the cadre of Postman/ Mail Guard at the earliest.
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
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.
DoPT - Request of antedating of increment by some DR ASOs of 2005 and 2006
No. 7/15/2007-CS.I(A) (Vol.II)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated 20th May, 2019
ORDER
WHEREAS, some Direct Recruit Assistant Section Officers (ASOs) of OGLE 2005 and 2006 have requested for antedating their increment dates as
they were nominated in different batches for mandatory training;
AND WHEREAS, it is mandatory for every Direct Recruit ASO to undergo foundational training course first before they could be allotted any
Ministry / Department;
AND WHEREAS, the first batch of ASOs belonging to OGLE 2005 and OGLE 2006 had joined in July 2008 and October 2009 respectively:
AND WHEREAS. the concerned ASOs who were nominated in later batches of mandatory training had not completed six months of service for
earning Annual Increments unlike their other batchmates who were nominated in the first batch.
AND WHEREAS, representations were received in September, 2009 from some DR ASOs of OGLE 2005 requesting for ante dating their
increments.
AND WHEREAS, the case was examined in this Department and it was not agreed to as the request was not in consonance with the Department of
Expenditure’s O.M. dated 13.09.2008.
As per Para 2 clarification 1 (i) of Department of Expenditure’s OM dated 13.09.2008 specifically states as under:
As per Rules 10 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008, there will be one uniform date of annual increment, viz. l July of every year. Government servants
completing six months and above in the revised pay structure as on 1st July will be eligible to be granted the increment. Accordingly, all
Government servants who earned their last increments between 02 01 2005 and 01.01.2006 would get their next increment on 01.07 2006.-
AND WHEREAS, the ASOs of CGLE 2005 submitted fresh representation during 2015-2016 and representations were also received from ASOs of OGLE
2006 batch during the year 2016. The matter was re-examined in detail and it was found that no new facts were brought out to review the
decision taken earlier and accordingly it was decided with the approval of the Competent Authority, to wait for the outcome of the case in
WP No. 1738/2017 challenging the eligibility criteria for counting the approved service in ASO Grade which was and is still pending in High
Court.
AND WHEREAS, an OA (100/3397/2018) was filed by some aggrieved DR ASOs in CAT, (PB), Delhi on the same grounds. CAT, PB vide order dated
11.09.2018 has disposed of the OA at the admission stage with directions to DOPT as under the respondents are directed to pass a reasoned
and speaking order on the representation of the applicants within three months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of the this
order. The OA is, accordingly, disposed of at the admission stage itself. “
AND WHEREAS, the concerned ASOs vide their representations had sought the following benefits:
i. In r/o CGLE-2005 batch, for grant of increment w.e.f 01.07.2009 instead of 01.07.2010
the date from which they have got the
increment presently, because of the condition of having completed six months service thereon, as stipulated in DOE’s O.M. dated
13.09.18.
ii. In r/o CGLE-2006 batch, for grant of increment w.e.f 01.07.2010 instead of 01.07.2011 the date from which they have got
the increment presently, because of the condition of having completed six month service thereon 1 as stipulated in DOE’s O.M. dated
13.09.18.
iii. To fix the pay notionally from the actual date of joining of the first candidate of their batches;
iv. To
consider their service counted from the date of joining of the first candidates for the purpose of pension and qualifying
service.
AND WHEREAS, the matter was again examined in this Department and it was observed that a Government Servant is eligible to draw the pay
only from the date of assumption of charge. The concerned ASOs were not eligible for pay parity with their batchmates as they attended
mandatory training in different batches. As such, they had not completed six months of service for earning annual increment along with
their other batchmates who were nominated in the first batch, in terms of Department Of Expenditure’s O.M. dated 13.09.2008. Thus, they
were not eligible for antedating of increment at par with their batchmates.
AND WHEREAS, it is also observed that the concerned ASOs of 2005 & 2006 batches who were nominated in the later batches of training
have however been given all due benefits like approved service. eligibility for SO-LDCE, which accrued to their batchmates who were
appointed in the earlier batches.
AND WHEREAS, the matter was examined in consultation with D/o Expenditure. An interim reply vide letter dated 31.12.2018 in light of
directions of CAT, was also sent to all applicants and counsel for applicants and respondents as well.
AND WHEREAS. Department of Expenditure has examined the case and found the claim for antedating of increment not in conformity with the
extant instructions and rejected the claim for ante¬dating of increment in respect of the said ASOs.
NOW THEREFORE, it has been decided that since the instant claims of the DR ASOs of CGLE 2005 and 2006 batches are not in consonance with
the extant rules and the fact that these representations were examined in 2009 and rejected on the same ground and no new ground has been
brought forth in these representations, hence the claim is hereby rejected as it is devoid of merit.
(George D. Toppo)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Railway Board have decided to constitute a Committee for
inclusion of fresh categories within the ambit of Risk &
Hardship Allowance
(GOVERNMENT OF INDIA)
(MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No.ERB-I/2019/23/09
New Delhi, dated 11.02.2019
ORDER
Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have decided to constitute
a Committee for inclusion of fresh categories within the ambit
of Risk & Hardship Allowance. The Committee will consist of
the following:-
(i) EDPC-II, Railway Board … Convener
(ii) EDF(E), Railway
Board … Member
(iii) EDCE(G), Railway Board … Member
(iv) Sh. Shiv Gopal Mishra, General Secretary/AIRF … Member
(v) Shri Guman Singh, President/NFIR … Member
The Terms of Reference of the Committee will be as under:-
"To holistically examine the inclusion of fresh categories
within the ambit of Risk and Hardship Allowance introduced by
7th CPC."
The tenure of the Committee will be Six months from the date
of its constitution.
The Headquarters of the Committee will be at New Delhi.
PC-VII branch, Railway Board will be the Nodal branch for
functioning of the Committee. Therefore, submission of report of
the Committee for consideration of Railway Board, implementation
of its recommendations and all related issues including Parl,
Questions, RTI cases and other formalities with regard to the
Committee, shall be dealt with by PC-VII branch, Railway
Board.
The Convener and Members of the Committee will draw TA/DA as
per extant rules.
(Vijay Kumar)
Under Secretary (Estt)-I
Railway Board
Guaranteed Pension to the Central Government Employees governed under NPS
File No. PFRDA/16/3/29/0081/2017-REG-PF
Date: 13th February ,2019
To
Shri C.SriKumar
General Secretary
All India Defence Employee’s Federation
S.M.Joshi Bhavan, Survey No.81,
Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Road,
Khadki, Pune - 411 003
Subject: Guaranteed Pension to the Central Government Employees governed under NPS - reg.
Dear Sir,
We refer to your letter No.94/1094/NPS/AIDEF/19 dated 1st February, 2019 regarding subject mentioned above.
In this regard, we inform that the Authority is in process of designing a scheme providing minimum assured returns to the NPS subscribers in terms of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act,2013, in consultation with the Pension Funds Actuaries and Financial Sector Regulators. The Proposal is under active deliberation and being workout in best possible way. It is proposed that the final proposal would be put up for stakeholder consultation in our website once the same is ready and feedback would be received from all concerned before finalizing the proposal.
The Authority would notify such minimum assured scheme once finalized with the approval of the Government.
Grant of Invalid Pension under Rule 38 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972
No. 21 /01/2016-P&PW(F)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare)
New Delhi, the 12th February, 2019
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub :- Grant of Invalid Pension under Rule 38 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 - Clarification regarding
The undersigned is directed to say that Rule 38 and Rule 49 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 have been amended vide Notification No. 21/1/2016-P&PW(F) dated 4th January, 2019 (copy enclosed). The proviso to the amended Rule 38 of the CCS(Pension) Rules provides that a Government servant who retires from service on account of any bodily or mental infirmity which permanently incapacitates him for the service before completing qualifying service of ten years, may also be granted invalid pension in accordance with sub-rule (2) of rule 49, subject to the conditions that the Government servant:
(a) was examined by the appropriate medical authority either before his appointment or after his appointment to the service or post and was declared fit by that authority for Government sell/ice, and
(b) fulfils all other conditions mentioned in this rule for grant of invalid pension.
In this connection, it is clarified that the condition of qualifying service of ten years for grant of pension under Rule 49(2) of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 shall not be applicable in the case of a Government servant retiring on Invalid Pension on account of any bodily or mental infirmity, under Rule -A. Accordingly, Invalid Pension at the rate of 50% of emoluments or average emoluments, whichever is more beneficial, subject to a minimum of nine thousand rupees per mensem and maximum of one lakh twenty five thousand rupees per mensem, shall be payable to a Government servant who retires under Rule 38 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 even before completing a qualifying service of ten years.
All Ministries/Departments are requested that the above clarification ma) be brought to the notice of Fiends of Department, Attached and Subordinate Offices, Controllers of Accounts. Pay & Accounts Offices. etc, under them.
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.
Revision of Financial powers to Heads of circles – DOP
No. 6-1/2016-FC (Posts)
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Integrated Finance Wing)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110 001
Dated: 8th January 2019
Sub: Revision of Financial powers to Heads of circles in the Department of Posts.
A reference is invited to this Department OM No.6-1/2005-FC (Posts) dated 31st August 2016, on the subject cited above.
2. In this regard, Chief Postmaster General, Punjab Circle, Chandigarh has sought for clarification with reference to OM No.6-1/2005-FC (Posts) dated 31st August 2016 regarding financial powers of Head of Circle in respect of Serial No. 14(b)(i) of Schedule-II whether this is applicable for a financial year or in each case.
3. The matter has been examined in this Directorate. It is clarified that the line, “In other cases the power should only be Rs. 20000/-” appearing against SI 14(b) (i) of Schedule-II, as communicated vide this Directorate letter dated 31.08.2016, is correct and should not be interpreted as being in each case.
Retention of Railway accommodation for Railway employees transferred & posted to Northeast Frontier Railway
RBE No. 04/2019
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No.E(G) 2008 QR-1-9
New Delhi, dated 09.01.2019
The General Manager/Director General
All Indian Railways/Production Units/RDSO-Lucknow
(As per Standard mailing list)
Sub: Retention of Railway quarters at the previous place of posting by Railway employees posted to Northeast Frontier Railway.
Ref: Board’s letter No. E(G) 2005 QR 1-3 dated 12.09.05, E(G) 2008 QR-1-9 dated 01.10.08, 11.08.09, 20.09.11, 30.12.14 and 18.11.15
Instructions governing retention of Railway accommodation in favour of Railway employees transferred and posted to Northeast Frontier Railway have been issued from time to time. The existing orders on the subject were valid up to 30.06.2018. The question of further extension of these orders beyond 30.06.2018 has been considered and it has now been decided with the approval of Competent Authority to extend these orders for a further period of three years i.e. up to 30.06.2021 or till revised orders on the subject are issued, whichever is earlier.
2. Since the retention of quarter at the previous place of posting in favour of officers/staff who have been transferred and posted to Northeast Frontier Railway is allowed for bona fide use of the dependent family of transferred Railway servant, he/she will furnish certificate on 1st July and 1st January of every year, stating that his/her dependent family members are actually residing in the Railway quarter at the last station of his/her posting. Such a certificate will also have to be furnished at the time of seeking retention.
3. In case no such certificate is received by 31st January and 31st July every year, the quarter controlling authority will be constrained to cancel the allotment of the quarter in
4. The request for retention of entitled type of accommodation should be received within a period of one month from the date of relinquishing the charge at the last station of posting, so that further necessary action will be initiated by the quarter controlling authority in time.
5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
It is observed that in most of the empanelled HCOs, specialist does not put signature and rubber stamp on the prescription slip during consultation, due to which CGHS beneficiaries suffer a lot of problem in seeking endorsement of the advised procedure/investigation & procurement of medicines from CMO i/c of CGHS WC.
Therefore, you are directed to issue instruction to all specialist/ doctors working in your hospital that they must put their Stamp with name speciality & MCI/DMC Registration No. below their signature on the prescription slip of CGHS beneficiaries to enable them to get endorsement of procedure/investigation & procurement of medicines from CMO i/c of CGHS WC easily and to make referral system hassle free issued by Ministry’s OM Z 15025 / 117 /2017/DIR/CGHS dated 15.1.2018.
