Inclusion of important categories of staff within the ambit of Risk And Hardship Matrix of 7th CPC for payment of Risk And Hardship Allowance

Inclusion of important categories of staff within the ambit of Risk And Hardship Matrix of 7th CPC for payment of Risk And Hardship Allowance

A.I.R.F.
All India Railwaymen’s Federation
4, State Entry Road, New Delhi - 110055

No.AIRF/Sub-Committee 294

Dated: April 11, 2019

The Convener,
Committee on Risk & Hardship Allowance and
EDPC-II, Railway Board,
DFCC Building, Pragati Maidan Metro Station,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,
Sub: Inclusion of important categories of staff within the ambit of Risk And Hardship Matrix of 7th CPC for payment of Risk And Hardship Allowance

Technical Staff(Helpers, Technicians, JEs and SSEs) of all Engineering Disciplines(Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and S&T Deptts.), staff engaged in train operation, sanitation and many staff of Medical Department are prone to Risk and Hardship. Their level of Risk and Hardship may vary according to their job contents, working conditions, weather conditions, work pressure and surrounding environments at the respective places.

While drawing structure of Risk and Hardship Matrix, it is clarified that, the Matrix only aims to compensate for Risk and Hardship involved in job/work environment and it does not determine status in any way.

1. Categories of Civil Engg. Deptt. (Helpers to SSEs)

(i) P. Way - JEs/SSEs, Technicians(Blacksmith, Welder, Carpenter), Helpers of Blacksmith and Welder.
Track Maintainers of Constn. Org. and USFD Staff.
(ii) Track Machine - Staff working on Openline and Workshops(JEs, SSEs, Technicians and Helpers)
(iii) Bridge Deptt., Openline and Workshops - JEs, SSEs, Technicians(Sarang, Riveter, Welder, Blacksmith, Grinder, Fitter, Machinist, Turner, Driller and Helpers).
(iv) Technicians and SSEs(Works) and also staff attending drainage cleaning.
(v) Gateman

2. Categories of Electrical Deptt.

(i) TRD Staff (Helpers, Technicians, JEs and SSEs)
(ii) TRS Staff (Helpers, Technicians, JEs and SSEs) of Openline and Workshops
(iii) Power Staff (Helpers, Technicians, JEs and SSEs) of Openline
(iv) Air-conditioning and Train Lighting Staff (Cell and Battery Fitter and Helpers)
(v) Tower Wagon Driver
(vi) General Services Staff, including Power Houses and Sub-Station Operator.
(vii) EOT Crane Driver, Slingers, Gunners

3. 7th CPC Risk And Hardship Allowance - AIRF Letter Dt.11.4.2019

(i) JEs/SSEs, Technicians and Helpers of C&W Maintenance Depots and Workshops.
(ii) JEs/SSEs, Technicians and Helpers of Locomotive Sheds and Workshops.
(iii) Lab. Sudt., C&MAs
(iv) Technicians (Fitters, BH Painters, Machinists, Welders, Millwright)
(v) Auto/ Forklifter/ Drivers, Crane Drivers, Gunners, Slingers

S&T Deptt.

(i) JEs/ SSEs (Signal), ESMs, MSMs and Helpers
(ii) JEs/ SSEs (Telecom.), TCMs, WTMs and Helpers

5. Operating Deptt.

(i) SMs, YMs, TNCs, Pointsman, Shuntman, Shunting Jamadar, Shunting Master, Traffic Asstt.

6. Medical Deptt.

Radiographers, Safaiwala, Malaria Staff

7. Technical Staff (JEs/ SSEs, Technicians, Helpers) of Production Units of all Engg. Disciplines

All categories, having job contents, related to Annexure of RBE No.44/2013 dated 02.05.2013.

Yours faithfully,
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(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
General Secretary

Source: AIRF

Major activities of Department of Defence for the month of March, 2019

Major activities of Department of Defence for the month of March, 2019

Permanent Commission (PC)

(1) Ministry of Defence has taken steps to ensure implementation of permanent commission to women in the Armed Forces. In so far the Indian Air Force is concerned, all branches, including Fighter Pilots, are now open for women officers. In Navy, all non-sea going branches/cadre/specialization have been opened for induction of women officers through Short Service Commission (SSC). Women officer will be granted PC in the Indian Army in all the ten branches where women are inducted for Short Service Commission.

International Cooperation

(2) A delegation led by Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence, Thailand visited India on 7th March, 2019 to attend the 7th meeting of India-Thailand Defence Dialogue, co-chaired by Additional Secretary (SC).

(3) A delegation led by Defence Secretary visited United Kingdom to attend the 20th India-UK Defence Consultative Group (DCG) meeting from 7th to 9th March, 2019.

(4) A delegation led by loint Secretary (Planning and International Cooperation) visited Argentina and Chile from 11 th to 15th March, 2019 to discuss defence cooperation issues.

(5) A delegation led by Additional Secretary (SC) visited Australia to attend the 6th meeting oflndia-Austra lia Defence Policy Talks (DPT) from 13th to 15th March, 2019.

(6) A delegation led by Defence Secretary visited Uzbekistan from 25th to 29th March, 2019 and discussed issues related to bilateral defence cooperation.

Acquisition

(7) A contract for procurement of 70 mm Rocket and associated equipment for Advanced Light Helicopter (WSI) in respect of IAF and IA has been signed with M/s Thales, Belgium S.A on 28th March, 2019 at negotiated contract price of Euro 148,500,000 @ 1 Euro = Rs. 70.35 as on 22nd July, 2015.

(8) A contract has been concluded for procurement of 23x3D CID Band Air Surveillance Radar (3D ASRs) amounting to Rs. 1183.53 crore.

(9) A contract for Card Mfg & Personalization & Chip PS Development (RFP-1) for Navy-wide Implementation of RFID based SMART ACCESS Card Project has been signed with Mis BEL Bengaluru on 14th March, 2019 at a total cost of Rs 52.02 crore.

(10) A contract "for Navy-wide Implementation of RFID based SMART ACCESS Card" Project on turnkey basis (RFP-II) was signed with Mis Tech Mahindra Ltd. on 14th March, 2019 at a total cost ofRs. 254.59 crore.

Janaushadhi Diwas

(11) Minister of State for Defence on the occasion of Janaushadhi Diwas inaugurated a Janaushadhi Kendra at Base Hospital in ew Delhi on 7th March, 2019. It will be a pilot Kendra, which is in line with Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). Ministry of Defence last year had mandated Janaushadhi Kendras to be empanelled with ECHS as Authorised Local Chemist (ALC) which will benefit the provisioning of medicine at much cheaper rate vis-a-vis market.

Gallantry Awards

(12) President and Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces conferred 05 Kirti Chakras and 30 Shaurya Chakras to Anned Forces Personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty at a solemn ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on 14th and 19th March, 2019. 04 Kirti Chakras and 03 Shaurya Chakra were given posthumously. The President also conferred 28 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 03 Uttam Yudh Seva Medals and 51 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals to senior officers of the Armed Forces for distinguished service of an exceptional order.

Miscellaneous

(13) Interceptor Boat (IB) C-444 & C-446 built by Mis L&T were inducted on 18th March, 2019.
(14) On 22nd March, 2019, Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Rajveer apprehended one Indonesian fishing boat with 03 crew in position 05 nautical mile south Katchall Island. ICGS Rajveer along with apprehended Indonesian fishing boat entered Port Blair on 25th March, 2019 for further formalities.

Source: MoD

Reckoning Grade Pay Rs.4200/- Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix as entry Grade Pay for granting financial upgradation under MACPS to Station Master Category in Railways

Reckoning Grade Pay Rs.4200/- Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix as entry Grade Pay for granting financial upgradation under MACPS to Station Master Category in Railways.

NFIR

National Federation of Indian Railwaymen
3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI - 110055

Affiliated to :
Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
International Transport Workers: federation (ITF)
No. IV/MACPS/09/2019

Dated: 09/04/2019

The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,
Sub: Reckoning Grade Pay Rs.4200/- Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix as entry Grade Pay for granting financial upgradation under MACPS to Station Master Category in Railways - Reg.

Ref: (i) NFIR's PNM Item No. 15/2017.
(ii) Railway Board's letter No. PC-VII/2016/RSRP/2 dated 02/08/2016
[Annexure-B Note 2/RBE No. 93/2016].
(iii) Railway Board's letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2 dated 10/06/2009.
(iv) NFIR's letter No.IV/NFIR/MACPS/2009/Part II dated 28/05/2017 & 04/01/2018
(v) NFIR'S letter No.IV/MACPS/09/Part II dated 29/01/2018.

Kind attention of Railway Board is invited to Federation's PNM Agenda Item No. 15/2017, proposing grant of 3rd financial upgradation under MACP Scheme to the Station Masters entered in GP 2800 which got merged with GP 4200 / Level-6 w.e.f. 01/01/2016 vide Railway Board's instructions dated 02/08/2016 (RBE No. 93/2016), pursuant to acceptance of 7th CPC recommendation. Federation is however disappointed that the Railway Board has not yet considered for granting GP 5400 / Level-9 as financial upgradation to those Station Masters who have completed 30 years of service.

Federation has however learnt that the Railway Board vide letter No. PC-V/2009/ACP/5/CR dated 11/12/2017 has issued a clarification to the General Manager (P), Central Railway stating that the upgradation of ASM in GP 2800 to the post of SM in GP 4200 has to be counted as promotion for the
purpose of MACPS and therefore the GP 4200 (now Pay Level-6) cannot be treated as entry Grade. This clarification of the Railway Board is totally unjustified due to the fact that the said decision violates policy instructions as mentioned below:-

• The Railway Board have cited Item No. 31 of Board's letter No. PC-V/99/I/1/1 dated,19/02/2002 to deny the benefit. The Federation on going through the contents of Item No. 31 of Board's letter dated, 19/02/2002 found following provision.

"Where all the posts are placed in a higher scale of pay, with or without a change in the designation; without requirement of any new qualification for holding the post in the higher grade, not specified in the Recruitment Rules for the existing post, and without involving any change in responsibilities and duties, then placement of all the incumbents against such upgraded posts is not be treated as promotion/upgradation".

Since the upgradation of ASMs GP 2800 to GP 4200 as SM has been done as a result of acceptance of 7th CPC recommendation by the Government with slight change in the designation but without change in the qualification and any change in responsibilities and duties, therefore, the placement of all such incumbents against the upgraded posts cannot be treated as promotion / upgradation.

• Federation fur1her desires to clarify that the later part of the conditions mentioned against Item No.31 are not at all relevant to the case of Station Master category.
• Further in Board's letter dated 02/08/2016 (93/2016), it has clearly been mentioned vide Item No. 2.1 of Annexure 'B' that in the case of ASMs GP 2800, their Grade Pay has to be revised to Gp 4200, therefore they are to be fitted in Pay Level-6 of 7th CPC. Note at Item No. 2 clearly states that ASMs in GP 2800 should be upgraded to 4200 and then fitted in the revised pay Matrix and the designation of ASM shall stand abolished and the post of ASMs shall stand merged with the post of Station Master (GP 4200) along with functions. However, the Note further states that the revised AVC, inter-se-seniority, recruitment rules, classification as decided by the Board, will be issued through separate letters. There are no instructions to treat such upgradation as promotion particularly for those ASMs who have been recruited in GP 2800/-.
• Federation also brings to the notice of Railway Board the condition no. 5 mentioned in Annexure to Board's letter dated 10/06/2009 (RBE No. 101/2009) which stipulates as under:-

"Promotions earned/upgradations granted under the ACP Scheme in the past to those grades which now carry the same Grade Pay due to merger of pay scales/upgradations of posts by the 6th Pay Commission shall be ignored for the purpose of granting upgradation under MACPS".

Federation further states that based on the above positions, Railway Board have issued clarification vide letter dated 10/06/2009 (RBE No. 17/2009), that on the analogy of Para 5 of the Annexure to Board's letter dated 10/06/2009, that promotions earned or upgradations granted under ACP Scheme of 01/01/1999 in the past to the four pay scales mentioned above, which now carry the Grade Pay of Rs.1800 shall be ignored for the purpose of MACPS.

Federation requests the Railway Board to kindly review the case denovo, taking into account the points raised above as also the PNM Agenda Item No. 15/2017 and grant 3rd MACP to the Station Masters in GP 5400/ Pay Level-9 on completion of 30 years service. The subject will be discussed in the ensuing PNM meeting with the Railway Board on 25th/26th April. 2019.

Yours faithfully,
(Dr.M.Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: NFIR

Vacancy circular for the post of Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) on deputation basis in UIDAI, RO - Bengaluru

Vacancy circular for the post of Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) on deputation basis in UIDAI, RO - Bengaluru

No. 25/3/2019-CS-II(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Shawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-11 0003.
Dated: 10th April, 2019

CIRCULAR

Subject: Vacancy circular for the post of Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) on deputation basis in UIDAI, RO - Bengaluru - reg.

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has invited applications for filling up of the post of Assistant Accounts Officer (MD) on deputation basis in UIDAI RO - Bengaluru (Copy enclosed)
2. All the cadre units are requested to give wide publicity to this circular. The eligible officers/officials who wish to apply may forward their application along with all the requisite documents through proper channel to:

Deputy Director(HR)
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
Khanija Shawan, No. 49
3rd Floor, South Wing
Race Course Road, Bengaluru-560001

Encls: As above

(Chirabrata Sarkar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tele: 24623157

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A-12024/449/2017/ROB-Estt
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

Khanija Bhavan, No.49, 3rd Floor, South Wing,
Race Course Road, Bengaluru-560001

Dated 18th March, 2019

SUBJECT: Vacancy circular for the posts of Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) on deputation in UIDAI, Regional Office, Bengaluru.

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Regional Office, Bengaluru invites applications for filling up 1 post of Assistant Accounts Officer (AAO) in the Pay Matrix Level-8 (pre-revised Pay Band II Rs.9300- 34800 plus Grade Pay of Rs.4800/-) on deputation basis in its Regional Office, Bengaluru from amongst suitable and eligible officers. The eligibility criteria and qualifications for this post are as follows.

Name of the Post and Pay Scale with Grade Pay : Assistant Accounts Officer, Pay Matrix Level 8 (Pre revised Pay Band II Rs.9300-34800 plus Grade Pay of Rs.4800/-)

Number of Vacant Posts : 01

Eligibility Criteria:

i) Officials from the Central Government, holding analogous post on regular basis In the parent cadre/department
OR
With three years regular service in Pay Matrix Level 7/ PB 2 GP 4600/ equivalent;
OR
With five years regular service in Level 6/ PB 2 GP 4200/ equivalent.
ii) Officers from State Government / Autonomous Bodies/ PSUs holding regular post in equivalent grade;
iii) Professional qualifications of Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant / MBA (Finance);
OR
Having passed SAS/equivalent examination of organised Accounts Cadre of Central / State Government;
OR
Having successfully completed Cash and Accounts training conducted by ISTM;
iv) Five years experience in finance, accounts and budget related matters.

Desirable Qualifications / Experience : Knowledge of experience in work on Tally or other accounting software.

2. Period and other terms and conditions of deputation:
The initial period of deputation shall be for three years extendable by a further period of two years, as per Department of Personnel & Training O.M.No 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010. The terms and conditions of deputation will be governed by the DOP&T's aforementioned O.M. of 17.6.2010 and Government of India's instructions issued from time to time on the subject.

Age Limit
The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of application

Eligibility for Government Accommodation
As per the ongoing arrangement (further continuity of which is subject to approval of Ministry of Urban Development), the officers appointed in the UIDAI will be eligible for General Pool Residential Accommodation at par with Central Government employees.

3. Eligible and willing candidate may apply through proper channel in prescribed format Annexure I Cadre authorities / Head of Departments are requested to forward applications of eligible and willing candidates whose services can be spared on deputation immediately on their selection. The applications of only such officers would be considered that are routed through proper channel and are accompanied by following documents:

1. Application in prescribed proforma - Annexure I
2. Cadre Clearance Certificate from the Controlling Authority.
3. Statement giving detail of Major/ Minor penalties, imposed upon the Officer, if any, during the last ten (10) years Annexure II.
4. Vigilance Clearance / Integrity Certificate (Annexure II)
5. Photocopies of the ACRs/APARs for the last five (5) years duly attested on each page by an officer not below the level of Under Secretary or equivalent (Annexure II).

4. While forwarding the application it may also be verified and certified by the cadre controlling authority that the particulars furnished by the applicant are correct (Annexure II).

5. The applications of suitable and eligible officers complete in all respect, in the prescribed format (Annexure-I), along with documents listed in para 3 and 4 above may be forwarded to Deputy Director (HR), Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Khanija Bhavan, No.49, 3rd Floor, South Wing, Race Course Road, Bengaluru-560001. The last date for receipt of applications complete in all respect is 22.04.2019. Candidates who apply for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently. Since this vacancy is to be filled up on deputation basis, private candidates are not eligible.

6. Applications received after the last date or otherwise found incomplete shall not be entertained.

7. UIDAI reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy circular at any time without assigning any reasons.

(Ashok Lenin)
Deputy Director (HR)
Ph No:08022340104

Source: DoPT

Introduction of SPARROW across al the cadres of CSS/CSSS/CSCS for the reporting year 2018-19

Introduction of SPARROW across al the cadres of CSS/CSSS/CSCS for the reporting year 2018-19

Immediate

No.22/15/2018-CS-I(APAR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

2nd Floor, A-Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-11 0003,
Dated: 10th April, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Introduction of SPARROW across all the cadres of CSS/CSSS/CSCS for the reporting year 2018-19 - implementation thereof.

The undersigned is directed to say that from the year 2018-19, APARs across all the cadres of CSS/CSSS/CSCS are required to be recorded online through SPARROW. Instructions in this regard have been issued vide O.M. of even number dated 1st June, 2018.

2. The date-lines for generation of PARs, recording of self assessment by the officers to be reported upon (ORU) and recording of remarks by various authorities have already been prescribed vide DoP&T O.M. No. 21011/112005-Estt.(A)(Pt.II) dated 23rd July, 2009. [t is expected that the time-lines prescribed in the aforesaid O.M. are adhered to scrupulously by all the concerned. In the environment of electronic submission of APARs, a number of activities are required to be completed before APAR could be filed on the SPARROW. Considering the feedback received by the SPARROW Help- desk from the concerned Users and Nodal Officers relating to the practical problems arising out of the process, it is advised that information pertaining to the operation of the SPARROW System may be shared with other Ministries/Departments for solution.

3. Various key words used in SPARROW have already been elaborated at Annexure. It will be advisable for the functionaries under SPARROW to keep in mind following parameters before proceeding to record their APARs on the SPARROW:

(A) Officers to be reported upon (ORU):

(i) Datelines prescribed in the Establishment Division, DoP&T's O.M. No. 21011/1/2005-Estt.(A) (Pt.Il) dated 23rd July, 2009 are equally applicable in
the case of submission of online APARs on SPARROW portal.

(ii) The ORUs should ensure that their data is duly mapped in SPARROW system. If not already done by their Office, they should immediately contact the concerned section dealing with SPARROW for generation of their online APAR.

(iii) All the activities relating to SPARROW are to be handled by Custodian/Nodal officer in the respective MinistrylDepartment. Any problem being faced by the ORUs is to be reported to their Nodal Officers of the concerned Ministries/Departments. If they are not able to resolve the issues at their end, the matter then only may be reported to DoP&T by the Nodal Officers concerned preferably through email at the following address : (i) For CSS/CSSS - eps.helpdesk-dopt@gov.in or c.shekhar59@nic.in (ii) For CSCS - balram.y13@nic.in (Tel: 011-24625816).

(iv) The officers, who have been promoted/transferred during the period of Report, should ensure that their data with regard to transfer/promotion is
updated by the EMD in their respective Department. This will help the EMD in the new Ministry/Department to create workflow.

(v) All the users should invariably ensure that they have a valid DSC/Mobile phone number linked with AADHAAR for e-signing their PAR.

(B) Nodal Officers:

(i) Whenever, the admin designated for SPARROW is transferred, their role has to be revoked by the DoP&T's SPARROW Help-desk. Hence, any
change in the roles assigned to the officers should be immediately reported to DoP&T's SPARROW Help-desk through e-mails before roles are assigned to the officer replacing the earlier one.

(ii) While setting up workflow for generation of PARs for working period in respect of CSS, 'WORKING' under caption 'Status' and 'css with Authority Details' under caption 'Form Type' may be selected.

(iii) While generating No Report Certificate, 'NRC' under caption 'Status' and 'NRC Form II' under caption 'Form Type' may be selected.

(iv) For addition of personal data in SPARROW, information in excel sheet may be sent by email to DoP&T's SPARROW Help-desk.

(v) Problems relating to log-in if faced by the User, all efforts should be made for resolution by the concerned Ministry/Department at its end. In case the problem still persists, it should then only be reported to DoP& T's SPARROW Help-desk, preferably through emails, along with the contact numbers of the User/Department.

(B) For Reporting Officers/Reviewing Officers

(i) A review of progress of PARs generated during last three years shows that a number of Reporting/Reviewing Officers have not recorded their remarks in the PARs in respect of the officers subordinate to them despite extension of time limits granted from time to time.

(ii) It has also been observed that the reporting/reviewing officers recorded remarks even upto the last dates for closing of the SPARROW window leaving no time very little time for further process after recording of the APARs is completed. This is not desirable and may kindly be avoided by sticking to the respective date-lines as prescribed for various functionaries vide DoP&T's OM No. 21011/1/2005-Estt(A)(Pt.lI) dated 23rd July, 2009 or extended date-lines granted for the specific year, if any. In this regard attention is also invited to DoP&T's Estt. Division O.M. 21011/02/2009- Estt.(A) dated 16.02.2009.

4. It is, therefore, once again reiterated that the Reporting Officers and Reviewing Officers may adhere to the date-lines prescribed. The PARs recorded beyond the prescribed date-lines may not be accepted by DPC and may adversely affect the career prospects of the officers reported upon concerned. Similarly, NRCs (No Report Certificates) should not be issued indiscriminately in a routine manner and only be issued strictly after examination on a case-to-case basis in the light of the instructions/ guidelines. The concerned sections in the Cadre Units should constantly monitor the progress in respect of each individual official/officer till the completion of the entire process for a particular APAR year.

5. The above instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned in respective Ministries / Departments.

(Chandra Shekhar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tele: 24624046

Source: DoPT

HOLIDAY - Declaration of General Holiday on 11.04.2019 (Thursday) in the State of Andhra pradesh - Lok Sabha General Elections 2019

HOLIDAY - Declaration of General Holiday on 11.04.2019 (Thursday) in the State of Andhra pradesh - Lok Sabha General Elections 2019

General Holiday in Andhra Pradesh on 11.04.2019 in view of General Elections to Lok Sabha
Declaration of General Holiday in Andhra Pradesh on 11.04.2019 (Thursday) in view of "General Elections to Lok Sabha - High Court Orders"

HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

ABSTRACT

High Court of Andhra Pradesh - HOLIDAY - Declaration of General Holiday on 11.04.2019 (Thursday) to the High Court, the Registry, the offices which are under the control of the High Court of Andhra pradesh and Subordinate Courts in the State of Andhra pradesh, in view of the General Elections to Lok Sabha and Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly, 2019 and the Saturday, the 28th September, 2019 (which was declared as holiday on the eve of Bathukamma starting day) as Court Working Day to the High Court - NOTIFIED

ROC.NO.124/SO/2019

DATED: O8.04.2019

NOTIFICATION NO.6/SO/2019

Read: High Court’s Notification No.44/SO/2018, dt. 06.12.2018 issued by the Common High Court.

In partial modification of the High Court’s Notification read above, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, hereby declares Thursday 11th April, 2Ol9 as General Holiday in view of “General Elections to Lok Sabha and Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly 2019”, to the High Court of Andhra pradesh, and A.P. State Legal Services Authority, and office of the Secretary, High Court Legal Services Committee, which are under the administrative control of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh and also to all the Subordinate Courts in the State of Andhra Pradesh; and the Saturday, the 28th September, 2019 (which was declared as holiday on the eve of Bathukamma starting day) as Court Working Day to the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.

sd/-
Registrar General

Telangana State government declared Public Holiday on 11th April, 2019 for General Election for Lok Sabha - HOLIDAY

Telangana State government declared Public Holiday on 11th April, 2019 for General Election for Lok Sabha - HOLIDAY

In account of General Elections for 17th Lok Sabha to be held on 11th April 2019 in Telangana, the state government of Telangana has declared a public holiday for all government offices and schools.
The State Government authorize all the Collectors and District Election Officers in the State to declare local holiday on the day before the day of Poll i.e. on 10.04.2019 (Wednesday) and on the day of Poll i.e., on 11.4.2019 (Thursday).

Similar all the Collectors and District Election Officers are authrorized to declare a local holiday on the day fixed for counting i.e., on 23.05.2019 (Thursday), if necessary.

Revision of Pension/ family pension of Pre-01.01.2016 and Post 01.01.2016 retired employees of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi

Revision of Pension/ family pension of Pre-01.01.2016 and Post 01.01.2016 retired employees of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi

F.NO.4-1/2019-U.3
Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Department of Higher Education
U.3 Section

Room No. 519, 'C' - Wing
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated: April 05, 2019

To,
The Member Secretary,
Indian Council of Philosophical Research,
36, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
Mehrauli Badarpur Road,
New Delhi

Subject: Revision of Pension/ family pension of Pre-01.01.2016 and Post 01.01.2016 retired employees of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi - reg

Sir,
I am directed to refer to the Government's decision regarding provisions regulating pension including the revision of pension/ family pension of Pre-01.01.2016 retired employees of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi on the recommendations of 7th Central pay Commission issued vide Department of Pension and Pensioner's Welfare O.M. No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 04.08.2016, 12.05.2017, 06.07.2017, 18.07.2017 and 13.09.2017.

2. The DoP&PW (as per aforesaid OMs) has provided for following manner of revision of pension/ family pension:

As per 2nd formulation (recommended by 7th CPC), vide' para - 4.1 of O.M. dated 04.08.2016, as follows:

For existing pensioners, who have retired before 01.01.2016 the revised pension/ family pension with effect from 01.01.2016 shall be determined by multiplying the exisiting pension/ family pension, as had been fixed at the time of implementation of 6th Central pay Commission (CPC)  recommendations, by 2.57. The amount of revised pension/ family pension so arrived at shall be rounded off to next higher rupee.

As per 1st formulation (recommended by 7th CPC), vide para - 4 of O.M. dated 12.05.2017, as follows:

The pension/ family pension w.e.f. 01.01.2016 may be revised by notionally fixing the pay of pensioners in the pay matrix recommended by the 7th CPC in the level corresponding to the pay in the pay scale/ pay band and grade pay at which pensioners retired/ died. 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 formulae approved by the Government and other relevant instructions on the subject in force at the relevant time shall be strictly followed. 50% of the notional pay as on 01.01.2016 shall be the revised pension and 30% of this notional pay shall be the revised family pension w.e.f. 01.01.2016 as per the first Formulation. In the case of family pensioners who were entitled to family pension at enhanced rate, the revised family pension shall be 50% of the notional pay as on 01.01.2016 and shall be payable till the period up to which family pension at enhanced rate is admissible as per rules. The amount of revised pension/family pension so arrived at shall be rounded off to next higher rupee.

3. The DoP&PW's above mentioned OM dated 12.05.2017 vide para-5, further maintains that higher of the two Formulations i.e. the pension/family pension already revised in accordance with this Department's OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016 or the revised pension/family pension as worked out in accordance with para 4 of OM dated 12.05.2017, shall be granted to pre- 01.01.2016 pensioners as revised pension/family pension w.e.f. 01.01.2016. In cases where pension/family pension being paid w.e.f. 01.01.2016 in accordance with this Department's OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016 happens to be more than pension/family pension as worked out in accordance with para 4 of OM dated 12.05.2017, the pension/family pension already being paid shall be treated as revised pension/family pension w.e.f. 01.01.2016.

4. Accordingly, the Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi may workout the pension/ family pension of its pre-01.01.2016 pensioners/ family pensioners as per the formulations discussed above read with other principles enunciated in Department of Pension and Pensioner's Welfare's O.M. No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 12.05.2017 and 06.07.2017 and subsequent OMs dated 18.07.2017 & 13.09.2017.

5. In the case of those employees who retired/died before 01.01.1986, the pension may be worked out on lines with these concordance tables given in Department of Pension and Pensioner's Welfare OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 06.07.2017 based on their notional pay as on 01.01.1986, which was fixed in accordance with this Department's OM No. 45/86/97-P&PW(D)(iii) dated 10.02.1998.

6. The revision of pension and pensionary benefits such as gratuity etc. to those pensioners who retired on or after 01.01.2016 shall be done as per Department of Pension and Pensioner's Welfare O.M. No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (i) dated 04.08.2016. The revision of pension and pensionary benefits such as gratuity etc. are to be made applicable to only those who are already covered with the schemes which are in accordance with the similar schemes for Central Government employees.

7. This order is applicable in only those cases where such pension schemes have already been adopted with prior approval of Government of India/ Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) and the benefits was applicable as per Sixth CPC.

8. In case the Council has fixed the pension in a manner different from the above formulations, the same may have to be reworked by the Council and necessary adjustment be made.

9. Any excess payment made on account of incorrect fixation of pension or any other excess payment made shall be adjusted/ recovered against the future payments due or otherwise to the beneficiary.

10. The Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi is hereby advised to review its user charges for increase in its internal revenue generation to take up a part of the pensionary burden.

11. This issues with the approval of the Integrated Finance Division vide its note Diary No. 1025 dated 26.03.2019.

12. Hindi Version will follow.

(SanjayKumar Singh)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: MHRD

As per 7th CPC, Revision of allowances of teachers, equivalent academic staff, Registrars, Finance Officers and Controller of Examination in Universities and colleges

As per 7th CPC, Revision of allowances of teachers, equivalent academic staff, Registrars, Finance Officers and Controller of Examination in Universities and colleges.

No,1-412017-U.II
Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Department of Higher Education

New Delhi, dated the 19th March, 2019

To,
The Secretary,
University Grants Commission,
Bahadurshah zafar Marg,
New Delhi - 110 002

Subject: Revision of allowances of teachers, equivalent academic staff, Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar, Finance Officer, Deputy Finance Officer, Assistant Finance Officer, Controller of Examination, Deputy Controller of Examination and Assistant Controller of Examination in Universities and colleges as per recommendations of 7th CPC - regd.

Sir,
Kindly refer to this Ministry's letter of even No. dated 28th January, 2019 and corrigendum of even No. dated 1st February, 2019 (copies enclosed) regarding revision of allowances of teachers, equivalent academic staff, Registrars, Finance Officers and Controller of Examination in Universities and colleges as per recommendations of 7th CPC.

In this regard, it is informed that the above said letter of even No. dated 28th January, 2019 and corrigendum of even No. dated 1st February, 2019 are also applicable for Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar, Deputy Controller of Examination, Assistant Controller of Examination, Deputy Finance Officer and Assistant Finance Officer in Central Universities and colleges thereunder and Centrally funded (maintenance expenditure is met by UGC) Deemed to be Universities.

Yours faithfully,

(Dr. Renuka Mishra)
Director

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No.1-42017-U.II
Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Department of Higher Education
New Delhi, dated the 28th January, 2019

To,
The Secretary,
University Grants Commission,
Bahadurshah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi - 110 002.

Subject Revision of allowances of teachers, equivalent academic staff, Registrars, Finance officers and Controller of Examination in Universities and colleges as per recommendations of 7th CPC - regd,

Sir,
In continuation of this Ministry's letter No.1-7/2015-U.ll(1) dated 02.11.2017 and letter No.1- 7/2015-U.ll(2) dated 02.11.2017, it is informed that the Government of India have decided, in consultation with the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure), to revise the rate of allowances of teachers, equivalent academic staff, Registrars, Finance Officers and Controller of Examinations in Central Universities and colleges thereunder and Centrally funded Deemed to be Universities on the basis of recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with immediate effect.

It has been decided that the rates of the allowances admissible during the 6th CPC shall be revised in accordance with the provisions of the Department of Expenditure's OM No.1/1/2016-E-III(4 dated 26th July, 2017, read with Department of Expenditure's Resolution dated 06.07.2017 and the Government orders issued in the matter, for teachers, equivalent academic staff Registrars, Finance Officers and Controller of Examinations in Central Universities and colleges thereunder and Centrally funded Deemed to be Universities.

It is also informed that the rate of Special Allowances for the post of Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice- Chancellor and College Principals has been revised by a factor of 2.25 and the revised Special Allowances are as follows:

S.No.	Post Revised	Special Allowance per month
1	Vice-Chancellor	Rs.11,250/-
2	Pro Vice-Chancellor	Rs.9,000/-
3	Principals in PG college	Rs.6,750/-
4	Principals in UG college	Rs.4,500/-

This issues with the concurrence of internal Finance Division vide Dy No.267/IFD dated 28th January, 2019

Yours faithfully,

(Dr. Renuka Mishra)
Director

Source: MHRD

Allotment of Qualification based Pay Matrix - ECG Technicians in Railways - NFIR

Allotment of Qualification based Pay Matrix - ECG Technicians in Railways - NFIR

NFIR

National Federation of Indian Railwaymen
3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI - 110055

Affiliated to :
Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC)
International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF)
No.II/1/2019

Dated: 30/03/2019

The Secretary (E)
Railway Board,
New Delhi.

Dear Sir,
Sub: Allotment of Qualification based Pay Matrix - ECG Technicians in Railways.

Ref: (i) NFIR's PNM item No. 60/2012.
(ii) NFIR's letter No.II/1/Part XI dated 26/09/2016.
(iii) NFIR's letter No. II/1/Part XII dated 23/01/2017.
(iv) Railway Board's letterNo. PC-VII/20161F.-U140 dated 06/0312017 to GS/NFIR.
(v) NFIR's letter No. II/1/Part XII dated 08/11/2017.
(vi) NFIR's letterNo. II/1/2018 dated30/07/2018.
(vii) Railway Board's reply to GS/NFIR vide letter No. PC-VII/2018/R-U/8 dated 14/03/2019 (Item No. 5 of Annexure 'A').

Kind attention is invited to the comments of Railway Board vide Annexure OA of Board's reply dated 14/03/2019, not agreeing for providing cadre structure for ECG Technicians with apex Grade Pay 4200/pay Level-6, on the ground that no specific recommendations have been made by the Pay
commission in favour of ECG Technicians of Railways, the parity between various categories of para- medical staff working in Railway Hospitals/Health Units cannot be made with para-medical or para- medical staff of specified Central Government Hospitals due to functional requirements. These views of the Railway Ministry have been disputed by the Federation earlier, due to being incorrect & unjust and urged upon the Railway Board to take judicious decision to render justice to the ECG Technicians working in Railway Hospitals/Health Units. In this context, Federation's letter dated 26/09/2016 and 30th July, 2018 may kindly be referred to.

Railway Board may also appreciate that the Railway Hospitals mainly Zonal and Divisional Hospitals have been functioning on at Zones and the Divisions. These Railway Hospitals have been providing Cardiac and other important treatments to ailing Railway employees and their family members as indoor patients located in all big cities in the Zones/Divisions. Besides this, job contents of the ECG Technicians and their role/service conditions in these Railway Hospitals is in no way less than the Medical Institutions of National Eminence. It is also relevant to appreciate that most of these Railway Hospitals are having 100 plus bed strength giving all types of treatment to the patients, therefore, the ECG Technicians working in Railway Hospitals cannot be rated inferior to those ECG Technicians working in other National Medical Institutions but rather deserve to be considered atleast on par if not more so far as their pay structure is concerned. In this connection, Railway Board may kindly consider Federation's proposal dated 26/09/2016 & 30/07/2018 (copies enclosed) and take the issue to the nodal Ministry i.e. Ministry of Health and Family welfare with justification for allotment of Pay Level-6 at apex level to the ECG Technician category already placed in the NFIR PNM Agenda Item No. 60/2012.

Another fact which cannot be ignored is that at present the Central Hospitals working on each Zonal Railway have been functioning as Educational Institutions also as the Graduate/Post Graduate Doctors are undergoing DNB, internship etc., and other types of courses before they being awarded Degree. These Railway Hospitals cannot be under-rated in so far as their work culture and responsibilities shouldered by staff are concerned. While several cadres in Railways where entry Grade Pay is 1800/- and 1900/- with direct recruitment qualification being lower than "Graduation" are provided cadre structure upto GP 4200 and in some cases GP 4600, in the case of ECG Technicians where entry qualification is "Graduation in Science plus Diploma/experience" apex Grade Pay 4200/- has not been provided in the existing cadre structure. This is unique case of injustice meted out to the category despite V CPC had given general recommendation for allotment of "qualification based pay scale". The case of ECG Technicians therefore stands on merit for providing improved cadre structure with atleast GP 4200/ Level-6 at apex level of the cadre.

NFIR, therefore, once again requests the Railway Board to kindly review and make out a proposal for obtaining the approval of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and MoF as suggested above.

Yours faithfully,
(Dr.M.Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: NFIR