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Lokpal Complaint Rules, 2020 - section 59 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (1 of 2014), the Central
Government hereby makes the following rules - DoPT
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
Department of Personnel and Training
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 2nd March, 2020
G.S.R.148(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by section 59 of the Lokpal and
Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (1 of 2014), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement. - (1) These rules may be called the Lokpal (Complaint)
Rules, 2020.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official
Gazette.
2. Definition. - In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires -
(a) “Act” means the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (1 of 2014);
(b) “offence” means an offence
punishable under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (49 of 1988);
(c) words and expressions used and
not defined in these rules, but defined under the Act shall have the same meaning as respectively assigned to
them under the Act.
3. Form and manner of complaint. - (1) For the purposes of clause (e) of sub-section (1) of
section 2 of the Act, a complaint shall be filed in the form appended to these rules as Annexure.
(2) A complaint shall be filed in any of the following manner, namely: -
electronically, in the manner, as laid down by the Lokpal; or
by post; or
in person:
Provided that where the complaint is filed electronically, the hard copy thereof shall be required to be
submitted to the Lokpal within a period of fifteen days from the date of filing:
Provided further that the Lokpal shall not keep the said complaint, received electronically, as pending, if
the same is complete in all respects.
(3) A complaint shall contain the details of allegations about commission of an offence committed by the
public servant:
Provided that no complaint shall be filed against the public servant under the Army Act, 1950(45 of 1950) or
the the Navy Act, 1957 (62 of 1957) or the Air Force Act, 1950 (46 of 1950) or the Coast Guard Act, 1978 (30
of 1978), as the case may be.
(4) A complaint may ordinarily be made in English:
Provided that the Lokpal may also entertain a complaint in any of the languages referred to in the Eighth
Schedule to the Constitution.
(5) The following shall be required to be annexed with the complaint, namely: –
copy of the identity proof as specified in the form of complaint;
registration or incorporation certificate of the organisation, on whose behalf the complaint is being
made, if it is a board, body, corporation, company, limited liability partnership, authority, society,
association of persons or trust; (c) copy of authorization certificate in favour of the signatory if the
complaint is being made on behalf of the board, body, corporation, company, limited liability partnership,
authority, society, association of persons or trusts;
an Affidavit in the form as specified in the Part D of the Annexure; and
duly signed detailed statement making out the allegation.
(6) The complaint filed against a public servant referred to in clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 14
of the Act, shall be decided by the full bench referred to in sub-clause (ii) of clause (a) of sub-section
(1) of section 14, in the first instance, at the admission stage
(7) The complaint filed against a public servant referred to in clauses (b) and (c) of sub-section (1) of
section 14 of the Act shall be decided by the bench as referred to in sub-section (3) of section 20 of the
Act, in the first instance, at the admission stage.
(8) The Lokpal may seek such other information or affidavit relating to a complaint, as it deems fit.
4. Handling form(s) of complaint. - The Lokpal may process a complaint in the following
manner, namely:-
(a) protect the identity of the complainant or the public servant complained against till the conclusion of
the inquiry or investigation:
Provided that the protection, shall not be applicable, in cases where the complainant himself has revealed
his identity to any other office or authority while making a complaint to the Lokpal;
(b) protect the integrity of the process of inquiry or investigation;
(c) dispose of the complaints, in limine, under the following conditions, namely:-
where the contents of the complaint are illegible;
where the contents of the complaint are vague or ambiguous;
where the contents of the complaint are trivial or frivolous;
where the complaint does not contain allegation against a public servant;
where the complaint is not filed within the period of limitation under section 53 of the Act; and
where the cause of the complaint is pending before any other Court or Tribunal or Authority.
(d) the Lokpal shall dispose of the complaints satisfying the conditions as contained in clause (c) above
within a period of thirty days.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. D-43/12/2018-F(E)III
New Delhi, Dated : 03.03.2020
The GMs/ Principal Financial Advisors,
All Zonal Railways/ Production Units,
(As per mailing list)
Subject: Coverage under Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993, in place of National Pension System, of those Railway employees whose selection for appointment was finalized before 01.01.2004 but who joined Railway service on or after 01.01.2004.
A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW’s) O.M. No. 57/04/2019-P&PW(B) dated 171 h February, 2020 is enclosed herewith for compliance and guidance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 correspond to the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993. The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance’s Notification No. 5n/2003-ECB &PR dated 22.12.2003, mentioned in the DOP&PW’s O.M. dated 17.02.2020, has been circulated on Railways vide this office’s letter No. F(E)III/2003/PN 1/24 dated 31.12.2003.
Similar to the amendments made in the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 and other connected rules, as mentioned in para 1 of the DOP&PW’s O.M. dated 17.02.2020, the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 and other connected rules were also amended vide Notification No. F(E)III/ 2003/PN1/38 dated 30.12.2003.
Further, separate instructions with respect to para 9 of the DOP&PW’s O.M. dated 17.02.2020 will be issued by the Accounts Directorate for accountal of the corpus available in the NPS account of the railway servant.
Controller General of Defence Accounts
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt- 110010
AN/XI/11206/SA/PR/FR-56(J)/2019
Dated: 02.03.2020
To
All PCsDA/PCA (Fys)/CsDA
(Through CGDA Website)
Subject: Strengthening of administration-Periodic review of Central Government Employees under
Fundamental Rule (FR) 56(j)/(1) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules,1972.
Please refer to this HQrs office circular bearing No. AN/XI/11206/e-Suchna/2019 dated 21.01.2020 under which
periodicity and due date for receipt of the subject report along with other directions was circulated for
strict compliance.
Instructions exist on the need for periodical review of performance of Government servants with a view to
ascertain whether the Government servant should be retained in service or retired service in the public
interest. Provisions in this regard are contained in FR 56(j), FR 56(l) and Rule 48(1) (b) of CCS (Pension)
Rules, 1972. Besides, the detailed guidelines on the above subject are already in public domain at
http://dopt.gov.in under 'Notification' -'OM & Orders'- Establishment- Premature Retirement. However,
copies of DOP&T O.M. No 25013/1/2013-Estt (A) dated 21.03.2014, No.25013/01/2013-Estt.A-IV dated
11.09.2015 and MOD, D (lab) Branch ID No 26(1)/2015-D (Lab) dated 30.05.2016 are enclosed herewith for
guidance and taking an appropriate action with reference to orders on the subject.
It is also re-iterated that project e-Suchna has been launched with an objective to introduce paperless
reporting system. In order to achieve this objective, it is once again requested that the reports, (i)
Strengthening of administration - Periodic review of Central Government Employees under Fundamental Rule (FR)
56(j)/(l) and Rule 48 of CCS(Pension)Rules, 1972. (ii) Review of mechanism to ensure probity among Government
servants (iii) Periodical review of Performance of Government servant as per the provision of FR 56(j), FR
56(l) and Rule 48(1) of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 and (iv) Representation of Women Members on the various
Committees/ Boards concerned with selection of Posts in Central Government, may strictly be rendered through
e Suchna portal only. Rendition of hard copy/ Fax copy may be discontinued.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENLISTMENT OF ITEMS AND PURCHASE ORDERS FOR SUPPLY OF ITEMS TO CANTEEN STORES
DEPARTMENT
The terms and conditions of enlistment of items and purchase order for supply of items to Canteen Stores
Department are as under :-
1. Enlistment of Items:
(a) The primary objective of CSD is to "Provide consumer goods of High Quality to the troops wherever they
are at a price cheaper than the prevailing market rates. Accordingly, items are introduced / enlisted in CSD
inventory range based on popularity and quality. The terms and conditions as mentioned in the introduction
form are applicable for all suppliers.
(b) Any Firm dealing with CSD should either be a manJfacturer or brand owner or all India sole selling agent
for both CSO and Civil Trade.
2. Purchase Orders:
(a) All Purchase Orders placed by General Manager CSD, or Officers authorized by General Manager, CSD are
placed on behalf (If the President of India.
(b) Mere enlistment of items in CSD does not guaran:ee placement of purchase orders of any specified
quantity. Purchase Orders are placed as per requirement / demand of Unit Run Canteens/ entitled customer:3,
which is subject to various factors like budget availability, storage space constraints, seasonal variations,
sales trend , denials, customer preferences, bank guarantee availability, and overall sufficiency.
(c) Purchase Orders are placed on monthly or on requirement basis from time to time.
3. Supply Terms
Firms will supply approved items from approved sources of supply at at rates and terms as ratified by the
CSD.
4. Taxes
GST and other taxes as applicable and also approved / confirmed by CSD will be charged by the firms in the
Tax Invoice.
5. Delivery Terms
Terms of Delivery are F.O.R. destination (CSD Area Depots) as per allocation with Purchase Order unless
otherwise specified .
6. Initial Order
a) Initial order will be placed as per quantity approved by the Department
b) Delivery schedule of Initial Order wil l be 30 days from the date of ISSue of order. Validity of Initial
Order can be extended upto 30 days with 2% penalty at the discretion of department. In case of fa ilure to
supply item may be considered for deletion without notice.
c) All subsequent orders for new introduced items wi ll be placed as per PRGO considering sale / off take of
the item.
7. Bank Guarantee
a) All firms (except for those exempted from providing Bank Guarantee as per the laid down policy), will
submit Bank Guarantee of adequacy value to cover all stocks, pending order quantity and value of order to be
placed.
b) Initial order will be placed only on receipt of JPG image and Bank Guarantee (if applicable) valid for a
period of 3 years from any authorized Bank. BG will be received through normal Registered Post I Speed Post
only from the Bank. Thereafter the Bank Guarantee should be renewed for a period of 2 years at least three
months in advance before the expiry of the Bank Guarantee. In case of delay I failure orders and pending
payments will be stopped.
c) BG is required to be submitted within a period of 3 months from date of issue of introduction circular,
failing which item will be put up for deletion without further notice.
d) Firms granted exemption from BG will have to resubmit adequate BG in case they fai l to achieve the
minimum required turnover criteria in a financial year.
8. Return of Stores and Debit to Supplier
a) Stores can be returned only when cost of such stores is recovered by the department or new stores in lieu
of old is received from supplier.
b) In the event of any stocks against initial or subsequent orders remaining unsold, the department reserves
the right to return the stocks on freight to pay basis. The value of such stocks will be adjusted from
pending bills / Bank Guarantee. In case no response from firm regarding taking back of stores against which
debit note has already been recovered , concerned CSD Depot reserve the right to dispose off the product
including by destruction as per the departmental policy at the cost of the supplier.
c) Surplus stock of new introduction items at end of one year from date of receipt of initial supply of area
Depot will be debited to supplier and returned after recovery of debit note.
d) Any loss of GST in the process will also be debited to supplier.
9. Price Change
a) In case the price of the product has been reduced in the civil market the reduction will automatically be
applicable to such supp ies made to the
Department with effect from the date of reduction in the civil
market The differential amount will be debited to supplier account. In case reduction IS no! intimated by
firms in time, the difference in price from the date of reduction In civil market till date of implementation
in CSD will be recovered With penalty on such amount.
b) All price reductions will have retrospective effect as per the effective date established and all price
increases are with effect from the date mentioned in Price Increase Circular issued by CSD.
c) All orders will be executed at the existing rate mentioned on the orders till such time increase in price
applied for is approved by the Competent
Authority and implemented at the Area depots of the Department.
d) Regarding price reduction existing pending orders will be executed by firm at the reduced rate from the
date from which the same are made effec tive by firm without awaiting prior approval from the Department
Firms Will ensure to intimate such downward revision by the fastest means te CSD HO so that exact amount of
price reduced could be verified and approval accorded by the Department.
e) Firms will neither seek apply for price increase nor will it be granted by the Department for at least
till one year after introduction of the item .
f) Price { Discount decided at the time of introduction is not norm211y reduced.
10. Quality
a) In case of any deviation in quality of the item or if the item is found substandard defective, liquidity
damages { penalty shall bE' levied as per
policy of the department and the item may be considered for
deletion. Entire stock of such item (except food items, which will be destroyed) will be back loaded to firm
on freight-to-pay basis and the amount shall be recovered by raising debit note. It will be mandatory on part
of the firm to in Gide all quality check parameters in the TDS including grade of the material & metals
used (e.g. copper, wire, thickness of an electric motor) for the manufacturing of the item, relevant Indian
standards and tests etc. failing which quality checks carried out as per available specification by the lab
will be treated as final.
b) The Department will be getting products tested from testing centers { laboratories periodically. In case
the item is found to be not confirming to the quality standards specifications as prescribed in Technical
Data Specification (TDS) { Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and { or otheL Government standards like Legal
Metrology, FSSAI Act {Rules FPO, Agmark etc. , as the case may be, necessary recovery towards the value of
the affected stocks at wholesale rates plus liquidity damages { penalty will be made as per the laid down
policy { procedure of the Department in vogue. The cost of samples and testing charges will be debited to
supplier.
11. Deletion
a) If the product does not pick up adequate demand as per norms laid down by the Department within a period
of two years commencing from the date of issuance of initial order post introduction, the item is liable to
be deleted.
b) In case of three consecutive failures to supply the item, the same can be considered for deletion.
c) Before deletion of an item due to deviation in quality terms or other reasons, a show cause notice, will
be issued to firm for reply within 30 d2Ys.
12. One to One Replacement
One to one replacement of the new items can be considered only after completion of one year from date of
initial order. Subsequent one to one replacement will be considered after completion of one year from earlier
one to, one replacement. While carrying out one to one replacement, it will be ensured that the items fall
within the same generic code with similar utility and relative ly similar pricing. No one to one replacement
will be permitted for item which has been identified for deletion or under quality complaint.
13. Shelf Life
All items with specified shelf life { Best before date shelf life items will be accepted as per policy: -
Total shelf life period of the item
Minimum Shelf
life at the time of acceptance of item at CSD Depots
1
Up to 6 months
75%
2
Above 6 months
70%
14. Government Levies
In case of Government exempting any levies, the department reserves the right to reduce the equivalent value
with effect from the date of implementation of Government order.
15. Delivery Schedule
a) The delivery period will be as per the purchase order. Normally no extension of delivery period is allowed
.
b) For HO orders delivery schedule will be 28 days and no consignment wi ll be accepted after expiry of
delivery schedule.
c) Penalty @2% will be imposed on concerned suppliers against non-delivery / part delivery of consignment
"
d) General Manager, being Competent Authority to place orders has full powers with regard to extension of
delivery schedule with 1 without imposition of penalty @2% in case of force majeure conditions like natural
calamities, strikes, riots , curfews, etc. as per merits of each case.
e) Any disputes regarding non-
delivery, late delivery, part delivery are to be addressed to the MS branch, CSD HO for examination and
disposal by
Competent Authority. GM CSD will be the final authority in 011 such cases .
f) In
case any item cannot be supplied due to val id reasons, the same has to be intimated before placement of
supply orders failing which penalty as applicable for non-supplies will be levied.
16. Special Market Survey
If at any given point of time special market survey is necessitated on account of the following
discrepancies, CSD shall be charging an amount of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) per installation /
Depot
a) Rate variation .
b) Complaint against the product's quality / rate.
c) Non-extension of consumer promotion scheme to CSD which is available in civil market on the same
product.
d) Non-availability of CSD listed items in civil market
17. Other Conditions
a) Firms are not to supply the CSD enlisted items to any Defence Canteen including INCS either directly or
through your agents.
b) CSD rates will not be printed on carton/mono pack of the item and "For sale to CSD only" etc is also not
to be printed on items/case pack.
c) No middleman/agents will be appointed by firms to 100., after the interest of their products listed with
CSD. Any violation will lead to deletion of items from CSD range without notice.
d) In case the firm, directly or through the dealer appointed by firm , fails to render After Sales Service
within 45 days, the item will be replaced ex-stock and defective item back loaded to at firm's risk and
cost.
e) Any consumer promotion scheme (CPS) offered in the civil market directly or through stockist / dealers has
to be simultaneously offered to CSD and information thereof is to be sent in writing well in time. In case of
violation, recovery towards the value of the scheme/offer plus liquidity
damages/penalty will be made
as per the laid down policy/procedure of the Department in vogue. Persistent violation may also lead to
deletion of the
product as may be decided by the Competent Authority.
f) In case, at a later stage, any information given in the introduction form and connected papers is found
false with regards to the status of the firm and other details, the item will be deleted/penalty imposed.
g) CSD publishes a pictorial price list of all the listed item, on annual basis for which firms are to
forward two copies of photograph of their products immediately on receipt of the circular.
h) All products are to be "Bar Coded" and the same is to be intimated to the Department.
i) Firms will make good all losses suffered or likely to be suffered by the Department due to any deviations,
defective supplies and/or breach of any
terms and conditions contained herein, as well as those
contained in the information brochure supplied with the Introduction Form, and that firm will also be liable
for all costs and expenses incurred on any proceeding which the Department may have to institute against firm
in connection thereof.
j) No changes in product specification with regard to composition content, ingredients, carton , design ,
graphics, packing shelf life, etc. will be carried out by firm without approval of the Department.
k) The consignment wi ll be delivered at the destination Depot and loading / unloading charges will be borne
by suppliers.
l) Firms will send a list of C&F agents / dealers (Depot wise) for approval and circulation to CSD
depots.
m) Firm will ensure that supplies are executed from sources approved by Department, failing which firm shall
liable to be penalized .
n) It is to be ensured that Index No., Batch No. and expiry details are printed / affixed on the outer carton
to ensure easy identification / handing, as well as In voice.
18. Terms specific for Liquor Items
a) In case of any deviation in the specifications of the item or if the item is found to be substandard or
defective or has deviation in qUa1ity / quantity, liquidity damages plus penalty shall be levied as per the
policy of the department in vogue and the item may be deleted as per merit of the case. If the sample sent
for Lab test is declared unfit for CSD vending, the complete value of stock (at wholesale rate) of affected
batch plus 25%
penalty thereon will be debited to your account and recovered from pending bills.
b) In case of any defect in cap sealing (improper crimping), Ise of Inferior/substandard packing material,
second hand bottles and / or variation in alcoholic strength, leakage / shortage and breakages the necessary
recovery will be made from pending bills as per prevailing policy of the department.
c) The label of Liquor items will be registered with all State Excise Authorities wherever the same are
mandatory. In case the labels are not registered with any of the State Excise Auth orities, the Department
may not place further orders to the firm.
d) The unexecuted import permits will be returned to the depot's within 10 days, failing which penalty @18%
on Excise Duty paid on the permits will be levied.
19. Payment Terms
a) Payments against stocks received at CSD Depots will be re leased within a period of 60 days from date of
receipt subject to receipt of bills and requisite documents complete in all respects at CSD Head Office and
also no observations I amendments found thereof in the bills at CSD Head Office. The stipulated release is
also subject to availability of funds I budget with CSD.
b) No interest will be paid for delay in payments due to reasons whatsoever and no claim in this regard will
be accepted by the Department
c) Outstanding debits / credits will be adjusted from the bills of supply
20. GST Reconciliation Recoveries
Firms will ensure that there is timely reconciliation of bill / debits / credits with consignee Depots and in
case if any mismatches / recoveries from CSD on account of errors in bills or due to mistake by firms in
billing / GST returns, the amount so payable to Govt / recovered by Govt will be debited and recovered from
the firms.
21. Firms will also ensure to give timely response to queries sent by Depots to resolve the mismatches in GST
returns.
22. Compliance to Govt Regulations.
Firms will ensure compliance of Govt laws and regulations aS laid down in various Acts for weight and
measures for packaging, labels, manufacturing
location / unit, branding, brand / trade mark ownership,
marketins. manufacturing location / unit, branding , brand I trade mark ownership, marketing , manufacturing
date, shelf life I best before date, ingredients declaration including Consumer Protection Act, Legal
Metrology. Food & Standard Act, State Excise Act & Rules ,
etc.
23. Termination of Contract
Both parties to the contract, i.e. firm and CSD can terminate the contract by giving one month's notice.
Firms can apply for voluntary withdrawal of their products. CSD can also delete the items from CSD inventory
range by giving one month's notice specifying reason thereof.
24. Departmental Appellate Authority
In case of any dispute , the matter will be put up to the appellate authority i.e. Board of Administration ,
whose decision will be final and binding and no representation on this account will be entertained.
25. The above terms and condition are in addition to those already contained in the form of Application for
Introduction / Registration, letter of undertaking given by the firm on the non-judicial stamp paper along
with the said Application Form and those contained in our letter of approval issued by Canteen Stores
Department for introduction of products in CSD range as also various circulars issued / amended by the
Department from time to time.
26. Arbitration Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction related to any legal matter arising out of the business transaction with the department shall be
at Mumbai.
27. Acceptance to terms and conditions The above condition shall be applicable to all listed products in
CSD.
Civilian Central Government servants posted in North-Eastern Region, Union Territory of Ladakh, Andaman &
Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep groups of Islands, who leave their family behind at the old headquarters or
another selected place of residence shall be allowed “Emergency Passage Concession” on two
additional occasions during their entire service career to enable the Government employees and/or their
families [restricted only to spouse and dependent children] to travel either to the Home Town or the station
of posting an emergency
7th CPC LTC
facilities to Central Government Employees serving in North-Eastern Region, Ladakh region of State of Jammu
& Kashmir and in Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep Group of
Islands
No. 31011/12/2015-Estt.(A-IV)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Establishment A-IV Desk
North Block, New Delhi-110001
Dated: February 28, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: LTC facilities to the Civilian employees of the Central Government serving in States of the
North-Eastern Region, Ladakh region of State of Jammu & Kashmir and in Union Territories of Andaman &
Nicobar Island and Lakshadweep Group of Islands - Implementation of recommendations of 7th CPC -
clarification reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even no. dated 24.04.2018 on the subject
noted above and to say that as per para 5 of the aforesaid O.M., civilian Central Government servants posted
in North-Eastern Region, Union Territory of Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep groups of
Islands, who leave their family behind at the old headquarters or another selected place of residence shall
be allowed “Emergency Passage Concession” on two additional occasions during their entire
service career to enable the Government employees and/or their families [restricted only to spouse and
dependent children] to travel either to the Home Town or the station of posting an emergency.
In this regard, this Department is in receipt of references seeking clarification as to whether the facility
of “Emergency Passage Concession” is available to the Government servant for travel from the
station of posting to Home Town only whether the Government servants can avail the facility to travel to the
selected place of residence of family declared by them for the duration of their posting /transfer to these
regions
The matter has been considered in this Department in consultation with Department of Expenditure. It is
clarified that “Emergency Passage Concession” can be availed by Government employees posted
in North-East Region, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands and Union Territory of Ladakh to
visit any one of the destinations, i.e. Home Town or any selected place of residence of the family declared
by them for the duration of their posting/transfer to these regions.
P.S.
Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers is released on the last working day of the succeeding
month and is updated on the same day in the Website.
All India General Index
Index Number
Base Year
December 2019
January
2020
Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers - CPI(IW)
2001=100
330
330
AICPIN for the month of January 2020 - Expected DA from July 2020 - Central Government Employees
News
No. 5/1/2020-CPI
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) - January, 2020
The All-India CPI-IW for January, 2020 (AICPIN) remained stationary at 330 (three hundred and thirty). On 1-month percentage
change, it showed no change between December, 2019 and January, 2020 when compared with the increase of (+)
1.99 per cent between December, 2018 and January, 2019.
The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Housing group contributing (+) 2.38
percentage points to the total change which was offset by Food group with a negative contribution of 2.15
percentage points to total change. At item level, Rice, Wheat & Wheat Atta, Groundnut Oil, Mustard Oil,
Vanaspati Ghee, Fish Fresh, Goat Meat, Dairy Milk, Fresh Milk, Milk Buffalo, Chillies Dry, Coconut, Cooking
Gas, Fire Wood, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this was offset by Onion, Arhar Dal,
Brinjal, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, French Bean, Gourd, Green Coriander leaves, Lady Finger, Palak, Peas,
Radish, Tomato, Toilet Soap, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.
Year-on-year inflation based on all-items stood at 7.49 per cent for January, 2020 as compared to 9.63 per
cent for the previous month and 6.60 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly,
Food inflation stood at 10.61 per cent against 12.22 per cent of the previous month and 0.97 per cent during
the corresponding month an year ago.
At centre level, Haldia recorded the maximum increase of 34 points followed by Srinagar and Tiruchirapally (9
points each). Among others, 5 points increase was observed in 2 centres, 4 points in 4 centres, 3 points in 7
centres, 2 points in 2 centres and 1 point in 5 centres. On the contrary, Rourkela and Kolkata recorded a
maximum decrease of 7 points each followed by Mercara with 6 points fall. Among others, 5 points fall was
observed in 2 centres, 4 points in 8 centres, 3 points in 12 centres, 2 points in another 12 centres and 1
point in 6 centres. Rest of 12 centres’ indices remained stationary.
The indices of 35 centres are above All-India Index and 43 centres’ indices are below national average.
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of February, 2020 will be released on Tuesday 31st March, 2020. The
same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.
Fixation of railway employee salary on promotion in the 6th CPC pay structure
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. PC-VI/2018/R-U/NFIR/1
New Delhi, dated 13-02-2020
The General Manager (P)
All Zonal Railways/Production Units
Sub: Fixation of pay of running staff on promotion in the 6th CPC pay structure.
Clarifications have been sought by some of the Zonal Railways regarding minimum pay applicable on promotion
of running staff in the 6th CPC
pay structure. A detailed clarification in this regard had been issued to Western Railway and North
Western Railway vide Board’s letter of even no. dated 28/08/2018 clarifying the position in terms of various
provisions of RS(RP) Rules. 2008. A copy of Board’s above letter dated 28/08/2018 is being forwarded to all
zonal Railways/ Production units to be read along with Board’s letter No. PCVI/2018/I/ RSRP/ l dated
12/10/2018 (RBE No.158/2018) for information and necessary action.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. PCVI/2018/RU/NFIR/1
New Delhi, dated:- 28/08/2018
General Manager,
Western Railway,
Mumbai.
General Manager,
North Western Railway,
Jaipur.
(Attention: (i) Sh. Rajiv Ranjan Prasad, PCPO/NWRI
(ii) Sh. Sanjay Suri, PCPO/WRI
Sub: Clarification regarding irregular fixation of pay of Running Staff promoted on or after
01/01/2006.
Ref:
i) NFIR’s letter No. IV/RSAC/ Conf./Part IX dated 23/07/2018.
ii) Rajkot/ Jodhpur Division’s letter dated 12.01.2018/29.06.2018 respectively.
iii) Board’s letter No. PCVI/2017/ CPGRAMS/1 dated 17.08.2018 addressed to GM/WR regarding irregular pay
fixation of running staff in Rajkot Division (Copy annexed).
This office is in receipt of NFIR’s letter dated 23/07/2018 (copy enclosed). wherein it has stated that there
has been discrepancy in fixation of pay of Running Staff promoted on or after 01/01/2006 in Rajkot/ Jodhpur
Division under Western Railway /North Western Railway respectively. In support of this, they have relied upon Rajkot/ Jodhpur
Division’s letter dated 12.01.2018/29.06.2018 respectively (copy enclosed).
2. Prima facie observation of the concerned Division’s letter indicates there exists some confusion in the
methodology of pay fixation of Running Staff promoted on or after 01/01/2006. As.the Railways are aware, the
pay fixation of existing staff, already in service on the date of effect of RS(RP) Rules, 2008 viz.
01/01/2006, in the revised pay structure is governed by Rule 7 of above rules notified vide Gazette
Notification No. GSR 643 (E) dated 04/09/2008 (RBE No.103/2008). For the above purpose, fitment tables were
issued vide Board’s letter No. PCVI/2008/I/RSRP /1 dated 11/09/2008 (R.BE No. 108/2008) which are applicable
to non running Staff. Since existing running Staff (already in service as on 01/01/2006) was in receipt of
Dearness Allowance on Pay Element, separate fixation table were issued for fixation of their pay in revised
pay structure in terms of Rule 7 of RS(RP) Rules. 2008 vide Board’s letter No. PCVI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated
12/09/2008 (RBE No. 109/2008). As prescribed in Rule 7 of RS(RP) Rules, 2008, if fixation of pay as per Rule
7( 1)(A)(i) is short of minimum of applicable revised pay band (viz .Minimum of PB- 1 to PB-4 as applicable
to the employee) or pay scale (applicable to HAG & higher grades), such minimum would be allowed , as
laid down Rule 7(1)(ii). The provisions of Rule 7(1)(A)(ii) have already been taken care of while issuing
fitment tables vide Board’s letter dated 11/09/2008 & 12/09/2008. The fitment tables are also applicable
in the cases where an existing employee (already in service as on 01/01/2006 opts to have his pay fixation
from a date later than 01/01 /2006, in terms of Rule 5 ,6 & 11 of RS(RP) Rules, 2008 as clarified vide
Clarification No.3 of Board’s letter No. PCVI/2008/I/ RSRP/ dated 25/09/2008 (RBE No. 132/2008).
3. There is no prescribed minimum, other than minimum of the applicable pay band in the case of those
promoted on or after 01/01/2006, where an employee is fixed in any of the applicable pay bands. The minimum
pay in pay band as prescribed in First Schedule Part A, Section II of RS(RP) Rules, 2008 and corresponding
stipulation in first schedules annexed with Board’s letter dated 11/09/2008 (RBE No. 108/2008) is applicable
only for direct recruits appointed on or after 01/01/2006 belonging to Running as well as non running
categories. The position has been clarified in detail in Board’s letter No. PCVI/2010/I/ RSRP/1 dated
17/02/2010 (RBE No. 28/2010). As such once the pay of any existing employee (already in service as on
01/01/2006) is fixed in revised pay structure in the applicable pay band as per the provisions of Rule 7 or
11 and he is subsequently promoted to a post in same or other pay band, his fixation has tp be made as per
Rule 13 Even at this stage, the minimum of applicable pay band (PB-1 to PB-4) or scale (HAG or above) as
applicable is to be ensured.
4. In view of this. it is requested that the Rajkot / Jodhpur Division’s letter dated 12-01-2018/ 29-06-2018
respectively be examined in light of relevant instructions and the necessary corrective action taken and
thereafter, the position be advised to this office. Further if any specific point of doubt arises, the same
may be referred to this office for clarification along with the views of PFA of the Railways.
DA: As above.
(S.Balachandra Iyer)
Executive Director/Pay Commission – II
Railway Board
F.No.11013/1/2016-Estt.A-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
(Establishment A-III Desk)
North Block, New Delhi - 110001
Dated: 27 February, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Sanction for holding an elective office under Rule 15(1)(c) of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 -
reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department O.M. No. 11013/1/2016-Estt.A-III dated 5.08.2019
(copy enclosed) to say that the competent authority has now approved the modification in Para 3 and Para 4 of
the existing O.M. dated 5.08.2019. Para 3 and Para 4 of existing OM dated 5.08.2019 are modified as under:
"3. The policy on fixing an upper limit of the number of years for which Government servants can hold
elective office in any body in their entire career has been reviewed and it has been decided that a
Government servant may be allowed to hold elective office in any body, whether incorporated or not, for
period of two terms or for a period of 5 years, whichever is earlier, for which prior sanction would be
required when a Government servant contests an election in such body, as per existing rules.
4. It is, therefore, necessary for the Competent Authority to keep in mind all the relevant factors while
granting permission under Rule 15(1)(c) of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964. In cases where the Government senvants have assumed charge of
elected posts prior to the issuing of O.M. dated 5.08.2019, they may be allowed to complete the full period
of their current tenure, except in cases where there are charges of corruption and adverse audit paras
etc."
2. All Ministries/ Departments/ Offices are requested to bring the above instructions to the notice of all
administrative authorities under their control.
3.In their application to the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these order are issued after
consultation with Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the
Constitution
4. Hindi version will follow.
(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tel: 23094471
To
The Secretaries of All Ministries/Departments
(as per the standard list)
F. No. 11013/1/2016-Estt.A-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
(Establishment A-III Desk)
North Block, New Delhi - 110001
Dated: 5 August, 2019
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Sanction for holding an elective office under Rule 15(1)(c) CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 -
reg.
The undersigned is directed to say that as per Rule 15 (1) (c) of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, no Government servant shall except with the previous sanction of the Government,
hold an elective office, or canvass for a candidate or candidates for an elective office, in any body,
whether incorporated or not. DoPT's O.M. No. 110 13/9/93-Estt.(A) dated 22.04. 1994 had also stipulated that
no Government servant should be allowed to hold elective office in any sports association/federation for a
term of more than 4 years, or for one term whichever is less. Further, according to Department of Personnel
& Training's OM No. 110 13/11/2007-Estt (A) dated the 13th November, 2007, the entire time of the
Government servant should be available to the Government and that no activities unconnected with his or her
official duties should be allowed to interfere with the efficient discharge of such duties. All Ministries
were requested to ensure that the participation of the Government servants in the activities of the
cooperative societies conform to the above provisions and does not interfere with the discharge of their
official duties.
2. Instances have come to notice where Government servants continue to hold elective offices in various
capacities for unduly long periods. In some cases, where bye-laws of these bodies place restrictions on the
number of consecutive terms a person may hold an office, Government servants are reported to have either got
themselves re-elected after a gap or have got a family member/ close relative elected as a surrogate in order
to keep control of such bodies. In such cases, Government servants may not be bestowing adequate attention
upon their official duties and, as a result, an apprehension may arise that such Government servants also
develop vested interests, particularly if the body is involved in commercial activities, directly or
indirectly.
3. The policy on fixing an upper limit of the number of years for which Government servants can hold elective
office in any body in their entire career has been reviewed and it has been decided that a Government servant
may be allowed to hold elective office in any body, whether incorporated or not, period of two terms or for a
period of 4 years, whichever is earlier, for which prior sanction would be required when a Government servant
contests an election in such body, as per existing rules.
4. It is, therefore, necessary for the Competent Authority to keep in mind all the relevant factors while
granting permission under Rule 15(1)(c) of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964. It may also be necessary that cases of
such sanctions are reviewed from time to time and permissions earlier granted revoked where Government
servants have been holding office in any body, whether incorporated or not, for more than four years or in
cases there are charges of corruption, adverse audit paras etc. In such cases, the Government servant
concerned may be directed to resign from his office in such body immediately. He will cease to discharge any
function from the date such direction is conveyed to him, irrespective of the fact whether his resignation
from the body is accepted or not. This action may be taken immediately in those cases where information is
already available with the Ministries and Departments. In addition, all the Ministries and Departments are
also requested to obtain information from their employees in the proforma attached to this Office Memorandum
for reviewing the position as well as while considering the request for sanction under Rule 15(1)(c) of CCS
(Conduct) Rules, 1964 in future.
5. This O.M. issues in supersession of DoPT's 110 13/9/93-Estt.(A) dated 22.04.1994.
6. In so far as the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Departments are concerned, this O.M. issues after
consultation with Comptroller & Auditor General of India.
7. All Ministries/ Departments/ Offices are requested to bring the above instructions to the notice of all
administrative authorities under their control.
8. Hindi version will follow.
(Satish Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Classification of Cities for HRA as per 7th CPC - X Y Z Classification of Cities for HRA 2020
No. 2/4/2018-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Dated, the 25 February, 2020
North Block, New Delhi
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Re-classification of Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation as 'Y' class city for the
purpose of grant of House Rent Allowance (HRA) - regarding.
The undersigned is directed to invite. attention to this Ministry’s O.M. No.2/5/2014-E.II(B) dated 21.07.2015
regarding re-classification /upgradation of cities on the basis of the population figures of 2011 census for
the purpose of House Rent Allowance to the Central Government
employees and to say that consequent upon combining of Municipal Council of Mathura and Municipal Council
of Vrindavan and constitution of Mathura - Vrindavan Municipal Corporation vide Notification No.1799/9-7-17-
8(Seema Vistar)/ 2016 dated 12.05.2017 of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, resulted in increase In population
and hence, Mathura- Vrindavan Municipal Corporation qualifies for classification as ‘Y’ class city/ town for
the purpose of grant of House Rent Allowance to the Central Government employees.
2. It has been decided that Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation shall stand classified as ‘Y’ class
city/town for the purpose of grant of House Rent Allowance to the Central Government employees posted
there,
3. These orders shall be effective from 1st March, 2020.
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. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders
are issued after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article
148(5) of the Constitution.
(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
T-16017/3/2020-iGOT
Govt. of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
(Training Division)
Old JNU Campus, New Delhi
Dated: 25.02.2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Updation of list of Cadre Controlling Authorities of Central Services / Cadres (Group ‘A’,
‘B’ and ‘C’) and Training Institutes under the administrative control of Central Govt. -
regarding.
DoPT has launched Integrated Government Online Training Programme (iGOT) to augment the existing training
mechanism with online module-based training coupled with certification with an objective to make training
inputs available to all Government officials on site and on flexi time basis.
2. In this connection, details of Cadre Controlling Authorities of all Central Services/ Cadres (Group ‘A’,
‘B’ & ‘C’) and Training Institutes under the administrative control of Central Govt. are being
updated.
3. In view of the above, all the Ministries / Departments / Training Institutes of Govt. of India are
requested to provide the information as per the Annexure-I and Annexure-II, whichever applicable.
4. All Ministries / Departments/ Training Institutes of Govt. of India are also requested to nominate an
officer of the level of Under Secretary as nodal officer for the purpose of iGOT and provide his/her contact
details as per Annexure-III.
5. If a Ministry / Department is not Cadre Controlling Authority of any Service / Cadre and / or does not
have any Training Institute under its administrative control, a reply to this effect may also kindly be
furnished.
6. The requisite information may be provided to Training Division, DoPT on priority basis and not later than
06.03.2020. The information may also be sent through e-mail at e-mail id : soigot-dopt@gov.in.
(Manoj Gupta )
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
To,
Secretaries of All the Ministries / Departments of
the Govt. of India and Heads of Training
Institutes under
the Govt. of India as per list enclosed.
