OROP: One Rank One Pension rally in Delhi - Anna Hazare

OROP: One Rank One Pension rally in Delhi - Anna Hazare

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday said preparations have begun for his rally in Delhi on October 2 over the implementation of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) for defence personnel.

“The preparations for the movement that we will start in Delhi on October 2 have started. Today I am going to Delhi, the I will go to Haryana to hold a ‘sabha’. Then there will be another ‘sabha’ in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh,” said Hazare.

“Besides these, I will also go to Bihar and Chattisgarh and many other states to make people aware and ask them to arrive in Delhi on October 2,” he added.

Hazare had earlier said he would do anything to ensure that the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme is implemented and added that mere assurance on the government’s part is not enough.

ANI

Absence of records of verification of service – What says CCS (Pension) Rules?

Absence of records of verification of service – What says CCS (Pension) Rules?

“Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972 on 29.8.2014 that in the absence of records of verification of service, the retiring Government servant may submit a written statement on plain paper stating that he had in fact rendered service for that period, and shall, at the foot of the statement, make and subscribe to a declaration as to the truth of that statement. The Head of Office shall, after taking into consideration the facts in the written statement admit that portion of service as having been rendered for the purpose of calculating the pension of that Government servant”.

Problems of Pensioners

The financial burden on account of pension has shown increasing trend because of, inter-alia, increase in the number of pensioners, periodic release of dearness relief, etc. it is because of pension liability likely to assume unsustainable proportions that the Government had taken decision in December 2003 to switch over form the “defined benefit” based pension to the “defined contribution” based pension scheme in case of Central Government civilian employees (except the Armed Forces) joining on or after 01.01.2004.

As regards lack of proper maintenance of records regarding delay in sanction of pension and other related problems after the employees retirement, a provision has recently been made by amending the Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972 on 29.8.2014 that in the absence of records of verification of service, the retiring Government servant may submit a written statement on plain paper stating that he had in fact rendered service for that period, and shall, at the foot of the statement, make and subscribe to a declaration as to the truth of that statement. The Head of Office shall, after taking into consideration the facts in the written statement admit that portion of service as having been rendered for the purpose of calculating the pension of that Government servant.

This was stated by Shri Jayant Sinha, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

7th CPC promised for 28.8.2015, may be delayed by one month – NC JCM Staff Side

7th CPC promised for 28.8.2015, may be delayed by one month – NC JCM Staff Side

NC JCM Staff Side Secretary said that it was assumed that the report of the VII CPC, as was promised for 28th August this year, may be delayed by one month. The letter is reproduced and given below for your information…

Brief of the meeting held today with the VII Central Pay Commission

No. NC/JCM/VII(CPC)

Dated: August 7, 2015

All Constituents Organizations,
National Councii(JCM)(Staff Side)
Dear Comrades,

Sub: Brief of the meeting held today with the VII CPC

Today morning I met the Chairman, Seventh Central Pay Commission, Shri Ashok Kumar Mathur and Secretary, Mrs. Meena Agarwal.

It was assumed that the report of the VII CPC, as was promised for 28th August this year, may be delayed by one month.

I have impressed upon him once again for improvement in the service conditions of all the Central Government Employees working in different sectors with special emphasis in the matter of fixation of Minimum Wage and other benefits.

This is for your information.

Comradely yours,
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary Staff Side
NC/JCM

Source: 7thpaycommissionnews.in

Grant of Transport Allowance to Central Government employees: Finmin orders

Grant of Transport Allowance to Central Government Employees: Finmin orders

Finance Ministry issued orders regarding the revised rates of Transport Allowance to Central Government employees as per Census 2011 with effect from 1.4.2015. The re-classification of cities/towns are specified in the list attached as Annexure.

G.I., Min. of Finance, Dep. of Exp. O.M.No.21(2)/2015-E.II(B), dated 6.8.2015

Subject:- Grant of Transport Allowance to Central Government employees

Reference is invited to Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure O.M. No.21(2)/2008-E.II(B) dated 29th August 2008 regarding grant of Transport Allowance to Central Government employees, consequent upon implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission (6th CPC).

2. The Government has since considered the re-classification of cities/towns/localities as per Census-2011 (population criteria) for the purpose of Transport Allowance. Accordingly, the President is pleased to decide the revised classification of cities, towns and localities, for the purpose of grant of Transport Allowance at higher rates to Central Government employees, as per Annexure-1.

Therefore, the table below Para ‘1’ of O.M. dated 29.08.2008 stands partially modified as under :-

The revised classification of cities/towns/localities for the purpose of grant of Transport Allowance shall take effect from 1st April, 2015.

4. The orders will apply to all civilian employees of the Central Government. The orders will also be applicable to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates. In respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Railways, respectively.

5. All other conditions mentioned in Department of Expenditure O.M. No.21(2)/2008-E.II(B) dated 29.08.2008 shall remained unchanged.

6. In so far as the persons working in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, this Order issues in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
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Debroy Committee, PLB and Strike on 23.11.2015 issues discussed with Railway Ministry – NFIR

Debroy Committee, PLB and Strike on 23.11.2015 issues discussed with Railway Ministry – NFIR

MEETING WITH MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND THE FEDERATIONS ON 06th AUGUST 2015 REGARDING BIBEK DEBROY COMMITTEE, PLB ETC.,

NFIR
National Federation of Indian Railwaymen
3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110 055

No.IV/NFIR/SR/2014/Pt.III (HLRRC)

Dated: 06/08/2015

Sub:
Meeting between the Federations (NFIR & AIRF) and Hon’ble Railway Minister Shri Suresh Prabhu – Rail Bhawan, New Delhi – 60th August, 2015.

A special meeting was held in the Chamber of Railway Minister, Shri Suresh Prahhu wherein the Presidents and General Secretaries of NFIR/AIRF have participated in the discussion. CRB, MS and ED (IR) were present during discussions.

Important issues discussed in the meeting

1. Bibek Debroy Committee Report

The Federations expressed their strong reservations on certain recommendations or High Level Railway Restructuring Committee (HLRRC) headed by Bibek Debroy, more particularly Railway Regulatory Authority (RRA), Private Players entry into the Railway services, Railway Medical services. RPF etc..
The Minister while appreciating the points raised bv the NFIR has directed the Railway Board (CRB/MS) to organise a separate meeting between Mr Debroy and the Federations for discussing the recommendations freely and frankly for the purpose of understanding each others perception, facilitating the Railway Ministry to appropriately consider further.

2. Productivity Linked Bonus to Railway employees

P.L. Bonus and the new formula floated by the Railway Board was discussed. Federations insisted thal the agreement reached on 22nd November, 1979 should be respected and no capital should be taken into consideration as the utilization or capital is not in the hands of workers.

After discussion, it was agreed to consider all points for sorting out the issues satisfactorily.

3. Charter of Demands and the decision of the JCM constituent organisations to go on Indefinite Strike from 23rd November, 2015.

The compelling circumstances under which the JCM constituent organisalions have taken a decision to go on indefinite strike and Railway Federations are party to the decision was explained to the Railway Minister. The Federations urged upon the Railway Minister to see that the Railway Ministry takes initiative towards reaching a negotiated settlement on pending issues and Charter of Demands. Issues, particularly upgradation of Apex Level Group ‘C’ posts to Group Gazetted. Act Apprentices. Non-implementation of agreement reached between the Federations and full Board on February, 2014. were brought to the notice of the Railway Minister.

After discussion, the MR has instructed the Board to deal with these issues for ensuring that healthy industrial relations are maintained with the Federations.

The Minister has been categorical in assuring the Federations that there is no question of privatization of Railways. The Minister also said that improved technology and improvement of efficiency levels will be given priority for making Indian Railwavs a dynamic infrastructure. He also complimented the rail work force for their devotion which has resulted in improvement of Operating Ratio.

Yours fraternally,
(Dr M. Raghavaiah)
General Secrctary

Source: NFIR

CGHS OPD Centres in Government Hospitals

CGHS OPD Centres in Government Hospitals

Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

07-August-2015 15:04 IST

CGHS OPD Centres in Government Hospitals

There is no proposal to set up separate Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Out-Patient Department (OPD) centres for orthopaedics and paediatrics in all the Central Government Hospitals.
However, Paediatrics Specialists are posted in Safdarjung Hospital and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital of Delhi. Two General Duty Medical Officers with PG qualifications in orthopaedics are posted in CGHS wing of Safdarjung Hospital.

There are no sanctioned posts of Orthopaedics Specialists for CGHS wing. There is no separate CGHS wing at Lady Harding Medical College and Smt. Sucheta kriplani Hospitals.

CGHS beneficiaries can avail consultation from specialists of any Government Hospital.

The Health Minister, Shri J P Nadda stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.

DoPT organized Free Health Check-up Camp for Central Government employees and their dependents

DoPT organized Free Health Check-up Camp for Central Government employees and their dependents

DoPT organized Free Health Check-up Camp for the benefit of Central Government employees and their dependents at Samaj Sadan, Grih Kalyan Kendra, R.K. Puram, Sector-4, New Delhi on 8th August, 2015 (10.00 AM to 2.00 PM).

No.12015/1/2015-Welfare
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market
New Delhi, Dated 07.08.2015

CIRCULAR

Subject: Free Health Check-up Camp for the benefit of Central Government employees and their dependents at Samaj Sadan, Grih Kalyan Kendra, R.K. Puram, Sector-4, New Delhi on 8th August, 2015 (10.00 AM to 2.00 PM).

Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India is organizing Free Health Check-up, Eye Check-up and Blood Donation Camps at Samaj Sadan, Grih Kalyan Kendra, R.K. Puram, Sector-4, New Delhi on 8th August, 2015 (10.00 AM to 2.00 PM) for the benefit of Central Government employees and their dependents.

Details of the Camps are as follows :-

S.No.	Types of Check-Ups	In Association with
1.	Health Check-Up(This includes free OPD consultation by renowned Doctors on Cardiac, Orthopedics and Gynecology/ Free tests of Sugar (Randum), BP, Height, Weight, BMD, PAP Smear & ECG.	Rockland Hospital, New Delhi.
2.	Eye Check-Up	Sharp Sights Centre, New Delhi.
3.	Blood Donation-Camp	Red Cross Society.

2. All are requested to avail the facility of free Health Check-up Camps for Free Health Check-up, Eye Check-up and Blood Donation Camps.

sd/-
(Chirabrata Sarkar)
Under Secretary (Welfare)

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7th CPC Salary hike: Bank of America estimates the salary raise to be at 15%, Religare puts it at 28 to 30%. Credit Suisse expects a salary hike of 40%. - International Business Times Report

7th CPC Salary hike: Bank of America estimates the salary raise to be at 15%, Religare puts it at 28 to 30%. Credit Suisse expects a salary hike of 40%. - International Business Times Report

How Pay Commissions Play a Key Role in Boosting India's Growth

Pay Commissions, which are regularly constituted to review salaries of Central government employees, give a fillip to the Indian economy, according to analysts.

The sixth Pay Commission partly offset the after-effects of the 2008 Lehman crisis on India because of the 35% increase recommended.

The implementation of the hike boosted two-wheeler and car sales and increased demand in the cement sector, according to global brokerage firm Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Pay packages of government employees rose by an average of 35% as per the recommendations of 6th Pay Commission. They also received arrears of more than 30 months due to delay in the implementation.

"The arrears resulted in robust demand for consumer discretionary products that resulted in sustained stock performance over 3-5 years," Jai Shankar, chief India economist of Religare, told NDTV Profit.

Due to this co-relation between Pay Commissions and economic growth, many analysts are eagerly awaiting the 7th Pay Commission report.

The 7th Pay Commission was appointed in February last year by the outgoing Congress-led UPA government, is likely to submit its recommendations by August-end or latest by October. The recommendations are likely to be implemented by the Central government next year.

About 50 lakh central government employees (including 15 lakh defence personnel) and more than one crore state and local government employees will gain from the recommendations to be made by 7th Pay Commission, according to Religare. 

Besides, it will also result in an upward revision of pension for about 30 lakh retired Central government employees.

While there is no consensus on the amount of salary hike likely to be recommended by the 7th Pay Commission, analyst expects it to be in the range of 15 to 40%.

While Bank of America estimates the salary raise to be at 15%, Religare puts it at 28 to 30%. Credit Suisse expects a salary hike of 40%.

Economists see the 7th Pay Commission as improving the economic activity in the country by increasing consumption.

"The most important factor is economic activity itself which is gaining pace and, together with greater employment generation and policy reform, the 7th Pay Commission salary hike may help India enter a larger virtuous cycle," said Religare.

"A 15 per cent salary increase would push up the central government's salary bill by Rs 25,000 crore (or $4 billion), which is 0.2 per cent of India's GDP. This will help in a consumption-driven recovery in the domestic economy," said Indranil Sen Gupta of Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Read at: International Business Times

Linkage of Aadhaar with various employees’ system- Reminder by DoPT for entry of Aadhar Number in Service Book of Employees

Linkage of Aadhaar with various employees’ system- Reminder by DoPT for entry of Aadhar Number in Service Book of Employees

No. Z-20025/9/2014-Estt.(Allowance)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension

Department of Personnel & Training

Block IV, Old JNU Campus,

New Delhi, August 5, 2015.

Office Memorandum

Subject: Linkage of Aadhaar with various employees’ system.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s Office Memorandum of even number dated May 20, 2015 on the subject mentioned above wherein all Ministries/Departments were requested to ensure that the service books of all employees have an entry of the employees’ Aadhaar number and sought compliance report. The information from most of the Ministries/Departments has not yet been received by this Department so far.

2. All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are once again requested to intimate the action taken in this regard and also furnish consolidated information in respect of the Ministry/Department as a whole, including attached and subordinate offices, to this Department latest by 14th August, 2015.

(Mukul Ratra)

Director

Tel.No. 2616 4314

Source: www.persmin.nic.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/Z-20025_9_2014-Estt.AL-05082015.pdf]

CCS Rules do not recognise unions based on caste, tribe, religion: Government

CCS Rules do not recognise unions based on caste, tribe, religion: Government

New Delhi: The central civil service rules do not allow recognition of separate associations and unions on the basis of any caste, tribe or religious dominations, Rajya Sabha was informed today.

In his written reply to a question on the issue, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Krishan Pal Gurjar said the Department of Personnel and Training formulates policy for recognition of service associations of government employees and this is done by the respective Ministries or Departments in terms of CCS(RSA) Rules, 1993.

“Central Civil Services (Recognition of Service Associations) Rules, 1993 do not allow recognition of separate Associations/Unions on the basis of any caste, tribe or religious denominations,” he said.
Replying to another question, the Minister said as per information received from various ministries and departments till date, the representation of Other Backward Classes as on January 1, 2013 in 71 ministries or departments was 5,24,143 employees in the central government ministries or departments.

PTI