7th CPC: Revision of Entitlement of TA/DA to JCM Members

7th CPC: Revision of Entitlement of TA/DA to JCM Members

Revision of Entitlement of TA/DA to JCM Members after implementation of Seventh CPC recommendations

F. No. 8/10/2008-JCA
Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment (JCA) Section

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 20th August, 2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of Entitlement of TA/DA to JCM Members after implementation of Seventh CPC recommendations.

The undersigned is directed to say that consequent upon the revision of rates of Travelling Allowance/Daily Allowance by the Department of Expenditure vide O.M. No. 19030/1/2017-E.IV dated 13/07/2017, the Staff Side Members of the National Council (NC)/Departmental Councils and Third Level/Regional Councils of JCM shall be entitled to TA/DA etc. in the following manner w.e.f. 01.07.2017.

A. National/Departmental Council JCM
TA/DA entitlement as admissible to officers in Pay level 12 & 13 as per Department of Expenditure’s O.M. No. 19030 /1/2017-E.IV dated 13/07/2017 as under:
(i) Travel entitlement within the country - Economy class by Air or AC-I Class by Train including travel in Premium /Premium Tatkal /Suvidha/Shatabdi / Rajdhani Trains.
(ii) Reimbursement for Hotel Accommodation of upto Rs. 4500/- per day.
(iii) Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs.1000/- per day.
(iv) Reimbursement of AC Taxi Charges of upto 50 kms per day.

B. Regional/ Office Council (JCM)
TA/DA entitlement as admissible to officers in Pay level 11 as per Department of Expenditure’s O.M. No. 19030 /1/2017-E.IV dated 13/07/2017 as under :

(i) Travel entitlement within the country - Economy Class by Air or AC-II Class including Rajdhani/ Shatabdi Express etc.
(ii) Reimbursement for Hotel Accommodation of upto Rs. 2250/- per day.
(iii) Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs. 900/- per day.
(iv) Reimbursement of non-AC taxi charges of up-to Rs. 338/- per day for travel within the city

2. The admissibility of DA in case of free boarding and lodging, has been considered in Department of Expenditure. Daily Allowance is given to the Govt. employees as a reimbursement of the expenditure incurred by him on tour for his stay, food and travel at that station. In case of free boarding and lodging, the Govt. employee, if incurring any expenditure on local travel, can claim the same as per Para 2 E(i) and (iii) of the Annexure to OM No.19030/1/2017 E.IV dated 13.07.2017. The earlier system of giving 25% of DA has been discontinued. Also after implementation of 7th CPC recommendations, the facility of DA at 5th CPC rates is done away with.

3. This O.M. is issued with concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide I.D. No.300377130/2018-E.IV dated 31.07.2018

(Juglal Singh)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Source: DoPT

Discussions with IBA on Medical Insurance Scheme

Discussions with IBA on Medical Insurance Scheme

ALL INDIA STATE BANK OFFICERS' FEDERATION
(Registered under the Trade Unions Act 1926, Registration No: 727/MDS)
State Bank Buildings, St. Mark's Road, Bangalore - 560 001

CIRCULAR NO.86

DATE: 10.08.2018

TO ALL OUR AFFILIATES/MEMBERS:
DISCUSSIONS WITH IBA ON MEDICAL INSURANCE SCHEME
We reproduce hereunder the text of AIBOC Circular No.57 dated 9th August, 2018 contents of which are self-explicit.

(Y.SUDARSHAN)
GENERAL SECRETARY

CIRCULAR No. UFBU/2018/14

Date : 08-08-2018

TO ALL CONSTITUENT UNIONS/MEMBERS

Dear Comrades,

DISCUSSIONS WITH IBA ON MEDICAL INSURANCE SCHEME

As already informed to units, bipartite meeting was held today between IBA and UFBU regarding renewal of our Medical Insurance Policy for serving employees/ officers as well as for the retirees for the ensuing period 2018-19. IBA team was represented by Shri Rajkumar, Dy. Chief Executive, Shri S K Kakkar, Sr. Advisor (HR&IR), and Shri K S Chauhan, Sr. Vice President (HR). All our constituent unions were present in the meeting.

IBA informed us that United India Insurance Co. has given their proposal for hike in the premium on the Policies both for the serving employees/officers as well as for the retirees as under:

Serving employees/officers : Increase in premium by 29% over existing rate Retirees (without Domiciliary) : Increase in premium by 110% over existing rate
Retirees (with Domiciliary) : Increase in premium by 144% over existing rate
We strongly objected to such steep hike in the rate of premium and informed the IBA that especially the hike in premium for the retirees is too exorbitant and not appearing to be relatable to actual claim ratio. We urged upon the IBA to take up with UIIC to drastically reduce the premium.

IBA informed us that they are already seized of the issue and the matter is being taken up with UIIC. We pointed out that the following points be kept in mind while finalizing the issue:

• There should be no attempt to discontinue the policy. Policy should be continued and renewed.
• The premium rates should be drastically revised downwards.
• Pending discussion with UIIC, the Policy for both serving employees and retirees should be extended upto 31-12-2018 with pro rata premium.
• Cost of upfront payment of annual premium should be factored in while finalizing the premium rate.
• Change in age profile of serving employees and retirees should be taken into account while working out the revised premium rates.
• IBA should take up with the Government for exemption of GST on premium amount.
• Renewed Policy should include a penalty clause for delayed sanction of bills/ reimbursement.
• If broker will not be involved in the scheme, suitable mechanism should be put in place to deal with cases of repudiation of claims, etc.
• Uniform guidelines should be given by IBA for sanction of amount under Buffer allocation.
• Premium should be worked out on a composite basis by clubbing both serving employees and retirees.
• Premium for retirees should also be paid by the managements.

IBA took note of the above points raised by us and assured to keep these views in mind while further dealing with the same.

Next round of Talks on 18-8-2018: Next round of Bipartite Talks (Sub-Committee) will be held on 18th August, 2018. Discussions will be held in the forenoon with the Officers Associations and in the afternoon with Workman Unions.

With greetings,

Yours comradely,
sd/-
(SANJEEV K. BANDLISH)
CONVENOR

Source: http://aisbof.org

DoPT Order: Change of date of holiday on account of Id-u-Zuha (Bakrid) during 2018 for all Central Government administrative offices located at Delhi /New Delhi

DoPT Order: Change of date of holiday on account of Id-u-Zuha (Bakrid) during 2018 for all Central Government administrative offices located at Delhi /New Delhi.

MOST IMMEDIATE

F.No.12/4/2018-JCA2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
J CA Section

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

North Block. New Delhi
Dated the 20th August, 2018

Subject: Change of date of holiday on account of Id-u-Zuha (Bakrid) during 2018 for all Central Government administrative offices located at Delhi /New Delhi.

In supersession of this Ministry's OM of even number dated 14/08/2018 on the subject cited above and on the basis of the report of Ruiyat Hilal (moon deciding Committee) headed by Shahi Imam, Jama Masjid, Delhi, Syed Ahmed Bukhari intimating that witnesses of sighting of moon have been received from different cities of India, it has been decided that in Delhi Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) will be celebrated on 22nd August, 2018 instead of 23.08.20 18 as notified vide this Ministry's OM No. 12/ 3/2017-JCA2 dated 14.06.2017 for all Central Government Administrative Offices at Delhi /New Delhi

2 . For Offices outside Delhi / New Delhi the Employees Coordination Committees or Head of Offices (where such Committees are not functioning) can decide the date depending upon the decision of the concerned State Government.

3 . The earlier OM issued in this regard vide OM of even number dated 14/08/2018 stands withdrawn.

Hindi version will follow.

(Juglal Singh)
Deputy Secretary Government of India
Tel. No. 2309 2338

To
1. All Ministries/ Departments of Government of India.
2 . UPSC / CVC / C&AG / Supreme Court/High Court/ Lok Sabha Secretariat/ / Rajya Sabha Secretariat / President's Secretariat/Vice-President's Secretariat/ PM 's Office / Central Administrative Tribunals/ National Commission for Scheduled Castes/National Commission for Scheduled Tribes/ National Commission for Backward Classes
3. All attached and subordinate offices of Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions/MHA
4 . Secretary, Staff Side, National Council (JCM). 13-C, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi.
5. All Staff/Members of the National Council (JCM).
6. All Staff Side Members of the Departmental Council (JCM). Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
7. Chairmen / Secretaries, Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committees, in the State Capitals.
8 . Deputy Secretary (Coordination). Delhi Govt. Secretariat , I.G. Stadium, I.T. O., New Delhi.
9. Chief Secretary, all the State Governments

Source: https://dopt.gov.in/

Advance payment of salary on account of Onam festival

Advance payment of salary on account of Onam festival

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2013/E(LL)/ PW/2

New Delhi, dated:17.08.2018

The General Manager (P),
Southern Railway,
Chennai.

Sub: Advance payment of salary on account of Onam festival.

Ref: Railway's letter No. P(R)483/P/DP/Vol XIII dated 17.08.2018

Sanction of Ministry of Railways is hereby communicated for advance payment of salaries to employees of Southern Railway (working in divisions/construction units situated in the State of Kerala) on 21.08.2018/ 22.08.2018 on account of Onam festival, 2018.

The guidelines contained in Board’s letter No. E(LL) 92/AT/PW/1 dated 16.10.92 must be scrupulously followed.

This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the industry of Railways.

(Alok Kumar)
Executive Director/ IR
Railway Board

PIB: Change in Holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)

PIB: Change in Holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
 

Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

20-August-2018 13:33 IST

Change in Holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)

Central Government Administrative Offices located at Delhi/New Delhi to remain closed on 22.08.2018

On the basis of the report of  Ruiyat Hilal (moon deciding Committee) headed by Shahi Imam, Jama Masjid, Delhi, Syed Ahmed Bukhari intimating that witnesses of sighting of moon have been received from different cities of India, it has been decided that all Central Government Administrative Offices located at Delhi/New Delhi shall remain closed on 22.08.2018 instead of 23.08.2018 on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid).

The earlier release issued on 14.08.2018 stating that Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) will be celebrated on 23.08.2018 stands withdrawn.

PIB

DoPT Classification of Post - GAZETTE NOTIFICATION

 DoPT Classification of Post - GAZETTE NOTIFICATION

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(Department of Personnel and Training)

ORDER

New Delhi, the 9th August, 2018

S.O. 3964(F). - In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution read with rule 6 of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) number 5.0. 3570(E), dated the 9a November, 2017, and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in relation to person serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby directs that with effect from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette, all civil posts under the Union, shall be classified as follows,

S.No.	Description of Posts	Classification of posts
(1)	(2)	(3)
1.	A Central Civil Post carrying the pay in the Pay Matrix at the Level from 10 to 18.	Group A
2.	A Central Civil Post carrying the pay in the Pay Matrix at the Level from 6 to 9.	Group B
3.	A Central Civil Post carrying the pay in the Pay Matrix at the Level from I to 5.	Group C

Explanation. - For the purpose of this Order, 'Level' in relation to a post means, the Level specified in third row of Part A of the Schedule to the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016.

[F. No. 11012/10/2016-EstrA-11,]

GYANENDRA DEV TRIPATHI,
Jt. Secy.

DoPT Order: Grant of Paid Holiday on Election Date

DoPT Order: Grant of Paid Holiday on Election Date

Grant of Paid Holiday to employees on the day of poll

Bye election to fill clear vacancies in the State Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya - 2018 - Grant of paid holiday

No. 12/3/2016-JCA-2

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Establishment (JCA-2) Section

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 16th August, 2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Bye election to fill clear vacancies in the State Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya - 2018 - Grant of paid holiday - regarding

The undersigned is directed to state that in connection with the Bye Election to fill clear vacancies in the State Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya (35-Ranikor (ST) and 51-South Tura (ST) to be held on 23.08.2018 (Thursday), the guidelines already issued by this Department vide OM No. 12/14/99-JCA dated 10.10.2001 (copy enclosed) would have to be followed for the Central Government Offices including industrial Establishments covered by the said OM.

2. The above instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned.

(Debabrata Das)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: https://dopt.gov.in/

7th CPC decisions relating to the grant of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy

Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) - Implementation of decisions relating to the grant of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy - Consolidated Instructions

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)

No.E(W)2017/ED-2/3

New Delhi, dated 13.08.2018

The General Managers(P)
All Zonal Railways & Production Units

Sub: Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission (7th CPC) - Implementation of decisions relating to the grant of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy - Consolidated Instructions

Please refer to Board's letter of even number dated 12.10.2017 (RBE No.147/2017) followed by subsequent clarifications thereon regarding grant of CEA and Hostel Subsidy to Government employees on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.

Now, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training), vide their OM No.A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 16/17.07.2018 (Copy enclosed) has issued consolidated instructions in supersession of all the earlier instructions on the subject of CEA and Hostel Subsidy to Government Servants. These instructions shall apply mutatis-mutandis to Railway Employees with effect from 1.7.2017.

These instructions on CEA and Hostel Subsidy are in supersession of all previous orders issued by the Ministry of Railways on the subject.

Please acknowledge receipt.

sd/-
(Ashutosh Garg)
Dy.Director Estt.(W)II
Railway Board

Source: NFIR

Small Committee Meeting held at Mumbai at IBA Office on 18/08/2018

Bank Wage Revision: Small Committee Meeting held on 18.8.2018

ALL INDIA BANK OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION

18th AUGUST SMALL COMMITTEE MEETING

ALL INDIA BANK OFFICERS' CONFEDERATION (AIBOC)
ALL INDIA BANK OFFICERS'ASSOCIATION (AIBOA)
INDIAN NATIONAL BANK OFFICERS' CONGRESS (INBOC)
NATIONAL ORGANISATION OF BANK OFFICERS (NOBO)

Camp: Mumbai

18th August, 2018

To
All Affiliates of AIBOC/AIBOA/INBOC/NOBO

Dear Comrades,
Small Committee Meeting held at Mumbai at IBA Office on 18/08/2018

A small committee meeting of Officers' Associations with IBA was held today at IBA Office, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai at 10-30 AM. The IBA team was led by Shri Prashant Kumar(DMD, SBI), Shri B. Ashok(GM, CBI), Shri Ujjwal Kumar(GM, UCO Bank), Shri LVR Prasad(GM, Canara Bank), Shri Raj Kiran Bhoir(GM, Bank of Maharashtra), Shri B Rajkumar(Dy C.E.O IBA)), Shri S.K. Kakkar(Sr. Vice President, HR & lR, IBA), Shri K.S. Chauhan, Advisor (HR & lR) and other officials of HR Dept. lBA. The four Officer organizations were represented by Com. Dilip Saha, Com Soumya Datta(AIBOC), Com S Nagarajan(AIBOA), Com K.K. Nair(INBOC) and Com. V Tikekar(NOBO) in the discussion.

On our charter of Demands containing both "Monetary and Non- Monetary" issues, elaborate discussions were held. On matters of issues having linkage of financial bearings, no finality could be arrived at in this meeting. However, on certain issues, they have agreed to place the issues before HR Committee of IBA for appropriate finalization. The IBA has responded positively to our request for convening an exclusive meeting on "Discipline and Appeal Regulations". On certain issues, notes are to be submitted by us within a time bound manner preferably in a week's time. We shall provide updates on further development.

Yours comradely,

(DILIOP SAHA)President AIBOC

(SOUMYA DATTA)General Secretary AIBOC	(S NAGARAJAN)General Secretary AIBOA	(K K NAIR)General Secretary INBOC
(V.Tikekar)General Secretary NOBO

Source: http://www.aiboa.org/

7th Pay Commission: No hike in minimum pay, No change in fitment factor and No change in retirement age

7th Pay Commission: No hike in minimum pay, No change in fitment factor and No change in retirement age [Modi's I Day speech]

What next for Central government employees?

There was a bitter disappointment in store for fifty lakh Central government employees and an equal number of retirees, who have been waiting for a hike in minimum pay and fitment factor beyond the 7th Pay Commission recommendations. There was lot of speculation that PM Narendra Modi may give some good news in his last Independence Day budget in this term as PM. Many believed that looking at good monsoon and positive economic factors, a positive announcement may come months before the general elections.

While PM Modi spoke about how Indian economy will be a powerhouse in next three decades, he didn't have any news to offer for the government employees.

Minister of State for Finance P. Radhakrishnan earlier in Lok Sabha had said that the Prime Minister's Narendra Modi government is not planning to give any hike in minimum basic salary beyond the recommendations of the seventh pay commission. However, the Haryana government approved pay scale recommendations of teaching and non-teachings staff at government universities, government universities and govt-aided colleges with effect from Jan 1,2016.

The Maha government also has announced a salary hike under 7th Pay Commission from January 2019 for 17 lakh state employees. . So obviously the Central government employees are also hoping for some positive news. It may be noted that the government at any time can announce such a decision, and it doesn't need to be on a special day. It may come closer in the heels to the election.
It is to be noted though that in the hopes of minimum pay hike beyond the recommendations of the 7th CPC might get a blow from the Central Bank itself. Earlier this month, RBI decided to increase the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.5%. The reverse repo rate has been hiked to 6.25%, the RBI announced after its three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.

"RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to increase the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points to 6.5% Consequently, the reverse repo rate under the LAF stands adjusted to 6.25% and marginal standing facility rate and Bank Rate to 6.75%," the apex bank said in a statement.

RBI in its report mentioned that inflation rates have increased on account of implementation of 7th Pay Commission. The revised HRA structure came into place in July 2017 under the 7th Pay Commission.

Currently, the Central government employees are getting basic pay according to the fitment formula of 2.57 of the basic pay and if this big step is taken, it will come as a massive news for the Central government employees. Fitment factor is a figure used by 7th CPC with which the basic pay in 6th CPC regime (i.e Pay in Pay band + Grade pay) is multiplied in order to fix basic pay in revised pay structure (i.e 7th CPC). Fitment factor formulated by 7th CPC is 2.57.

There were talks about Modi raising the retirement age of central government employees. That also didn't come through

Source:DNA India