Brief of the Full Board Meeting held on 22.07.2016 with the federations on Strike Charter of Demands

Brief of the Full Board Meeting held on 22.07.2016 with the federations on Strike Charter of Demands -AIRF

A.I.R.F.
ALL INDIA RAILWAYMEN’s FEDERATION

No.AIRF/24(C)

Dated: July 23, 2016

The General Secretaries,
All Affiliated Unions,

Dear Comrades!

Sub: Brief of the Full Board Meeting held on 22.07.2016 with the federations on Strike Charter of Demands

1. Discussion between AIRF and Full Board on 21st and 22nd July, 2016 on the Railways issues, included in the Strike Charter of Demands.

(a) Manpower Planning
The issue will be discussed in the next PREM Meeting at the Railway Board’s level.

(b) Fixation of Minimum Wage
It has been decided that a committee would be appointed to decide the issue.

(c) National Pension System(NPS)

It has been decided that the matter of consideration of Minimum Guaranteed Pension and Family Pension would be referred to a committee.

On the instance of AIRF, Railway Board have agreed to pursue both the letters of 29.03.2014 and 20.11.2015, written by Hon’ble Railway Ministers, Shri Mallikarjun Kharge and Shri Suresh Prabhu, to the Hon’ble Finance Ministers. The same would be persuaded before the committee.

(d) Merger of Technician Gr. I and II for Technician Gr. I

Railway Board stated that, as per guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance, no existing scale in the cadre can be dropped. After two days deliberations, it has been decided to restructure the cadre as follow:-

	Existing % age of distribution	Revised % age agreed
MCM/Sr. Technician	16	26
Technician Gr.I	44	51
Technician Gr.II	20	08
Technician Gr.III	20	15

Restructuring will take effect from 01.09.2016. This is a quantum jump, never happened before. Out of present 20% in Gr.III, only 15% will remain in Gr. III, and out of 20% in Gr. II, presently allotted, will be brought down to 8%. If we take both the cadres of Gr. III and H.S. Gr.I together, only 23% will remain in both Gr. III and Gr. II put together.

(e) Replacement of GP Rs.4600 by GP Rs.4800 and granting of Group `B’ status for the staff now in GP Rs.4600. Already a note in this regard has been sent by the Railway Board to Finance Ministry.

(f) Productivity-Linked Bonus(PLB)

Railway Board have already sent a letter to Finance Ministry to enhance the calculation of PLB from Rs.3500 to Rs.7000 w.e.f. 01.04.2014. It was also informed that a Cabinet Note in this regard also will be sent to the concerned ministry.

(g) The following issues were also discussed and under active consideration of the Railway Board:-

– Granting of Group `B’ status to all the staff in GP Rs.4600 or allotment of GP Rs.4800 to certain percentage of posts now in GP Rs.4600.
– Upgrading of LP/M&E to GP Rs.4600.
– Review of SPAD (without causing accident). All the Zonal Railway affiliates of the AIRF have been asked to send the number of SPAD cases, where punishment of Removal from Service/Compulsory Retirement has been inflicted.

Decision on the following recommendations of the 7 th CPC (decision to be taken by Ministry of Finance/DoP&T):-

– Granting of Special Allowance of Rs.2700 p.m. to all Track Maintainers.
– Granting of Special Allowance of Rs.5000 p.m. to all Controllers.
– Starting pay of ASM to Rs.4200 with change of designation to SM with 60% in GP Rs.4200 and 40% in GP Rs.4600.
– Higher grade posts to Radiographers and Lab. Technicians of Medical Deptt.
– Dental Hygienist to be upgraded to GP Rs.4200.
– Granting of GP Rs.4800 to Lab. Supdt. and GP Rs.4600 to CMA (Medical Deptt.)
– Starting pay of Physiotherapist at GP Rs.4200.
– Entry Grade Pay of Dresser to be raised from GP Rs.1900 to GP Rs.2000.
– Special Running Allowance of Rs.2250 pm for LP/M&E, Rs.1,125 pm. for LP/Passenger, Motorman and Guard/M&E, LP/Goods Rs.750 pm. DA on the same, including pensionery benefits.

Accounts

– Stepping up of pay of seniors be allowed (as recommended).
– Employees in GP Rs.4800 to be upgraded to GP Rs.5400 on completion of 4 years of service.

(h) Fixation formula for pay of Running Staff

2.57+30% DA element on 1.25 DA element = 2.95 times.

(i) Orders on the acceptance of recommendations of 7th CPC

(j) On the issue of PPP and FDI, a separate meeting will be held with the MM & ML, Railway Board.

(k) The issues of absorption of Course Completed Act Apprentices and Quasi-Administrative Staff (working in Union and Federation Offices) in the Railways, a separate meeting will be held with the CRB & MS, Railway Board.

Yesterday, i.e. on 22.07.2016, the Ministry of Publicity, Deptt. of Finance, has cleared the proposal of fixation of pay in 7th CPC terms and sent it to the Comptroller & Auditor General of India for necessary vetting.

Please keep intensive organizational pressure on the government till all the issues are settled.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
General Secretary

Source : AIRF

Taxable and Non-Taxable Elements of Pay and Allowances

Taxable and Non-Taxable Elements of Pay and Allowances

List of Taxable Elements of Pay

Taxable Element of Pay : Provisions are applicable equally for monthly payment of Allowances as well as arrears for the said head of Pay/Allowances.

Non-Taxable Elements of Pay : Salary for this purpose includes Pay in Pay Band + Grade Pay + MSP (w.e.f. 01 Sep 08) + DA + NPA (if any).

Sl. No.	Taxable Elements of Pay
1.	Pay in the Pay Band
2.	Grade Pay
3.	Military Service Pay
4.	Dearness Allowance
5.	Non-Practicing Allowance (if any)
6.	Hazard/Special Hazard Pay
7.	Para Allowance/Para Reserve Allowance/Special Commando Allowance
8.	City Compensatory Allowance
9.	Deputation (Duty) Allowance (If any)
10.	Reimbursement of Furniture
11.	Reimbursement of Water
12.	Reimbursement of Electricity
13.	Technical Allowance
14.	Qualification Pay
15.	Special Action Group Allowance (on posting to National Security Guard)
16.	Technical Pay
17.	Language Allowance
18.	Qualification Grant
19.	Language Award
20.	Flying Allowance
21.	Leave Encashment on LTC
22.	Specialist Allowance
23.	Test Pilot Allowance
24.	Instructor Allowance
25.	Flight Test Allowance
26.	Security Allowance
27.	Strategic Force Allowance

Sl No.	Non-Taxable element of Pay	Authority	Limit of Exemption
1.	Gallantary Award	A.O. 46/79;U/S 10 (18)(i) of IT Actsw.e.f. 1947	Fully Exempt
2.	Entertainment Allowance	U/S 16 (ii) of IT Act w.e.f.01/04/81	A sums equal to1/5th of salary(excluding any allowance/benefit) orRs.5000/- per annum whichever isless.
3.	Leave Travel Concession (LTC)	U/S 10 (5) of IT Act w.e.f.01/04/89	Actual Expenditure upto the limit of entitlement
4.	Foreign Allowance	U/S 10 (7) of IT Act	Fully Exempt
5.	Bhutan Compensatory Allowance (BCA)	AO 395/74and U/S 10(7) of IT Act	Fully Exempt
6.	Servant Wages Allowance along with BCA	AO 395/74 and U/S 10 (7) of IT Act	Fully Exempt
7.	Purchase of Crockery/Cutlery/Glassware	U/S 10 (7) of IT Act	Fully Exempt
8.	Outfit allowance on posting to Embassy	U/S 10 (7) of IT Act	Fully Exempt
9.	Arrears of Cash Grant – Foreign Allowance (Nepal)	U/S 10 (7) of IT Act	Fully Exempt
10.	Myanmar Allowance	U/S 10 (7) of IT Act	Fully Exempt
11.	Representation Grant for use of crockery set	U/S 10 (7) of Act	Fully Exempt
12.	Encashment of Leave on retirement whether on superannuation/voluntary retirement/release/invalidment etc.	U/S 10 (10AA) (i) of IT Act w.e.f. 01/04/78	Fully Exempt
13.	House Rent Allowance/House Rent Reimbursement (HRA/HRR)	U/S 10 (13A) of IT Act w.e.f. 06/10/1964; Limit of exemption as per Rule 2A of IT Rules	*Quantum of exemption is least of the following – a) For Bombay/Kolkata/Delhi Chennai i) Allowance actually received. ii) Rent paid in excess of 10% of salary iii) 50% of salary b) For other cities i) Allowance actually received. ii) Rent paid in excess of 10% of salary. iii) 40% of salary
14.	Children Education Allowance	U/S 10 (14) (ii) of IT Act and Rule 2BB (2) – Table Sl No.5 of the IT Rules	Rs.100/- per month per child upto a maximum of 2 children.
15.	Hostel Subsidy	U/S 10 (14) (ii) of IT Act and Rule	2BB (2) – Table Sl No.6 of the IT Rules, Rs.300/- per month per child upto a maximum of 2 children
16.	Siachen Allowance	U/S 10 (14) (ii) of IT Act and Rule 2BB (2) –Table Sl No.1 (II) of the IT Rules	Rs.7000/ per month w.e.f. 01/08/1997
17.	Special Compensatory (Remote Locality) Allowance	U/S 10 (14) (ii) of IT Act and Rule 2BB (2) – Table Sl.No.2 of the IT Rules	Category I – SCA ‘A’ – Rs.1300/- per month Category III – SCA ‘B’ – Rs.1050/- per month. Category IV – SCA ‘C’ – Rs.750/- per month. Category VI – SCA ‘D’ – Rs.200/- per month.
18.	Compensatory Field Area Allowance	(CFAA) U/S 10 (14) (ii) of IT Act and Rule	2BB (2) – Table Sl No.7 of the IT Rules Rs.2600/- per month w.e.f. 01/05/1999
19.	Compensatory Modified Field Area Allowance (CMFAA)	U/S 10 (14) (ii) of IT Act and Rule 2BB (2) – Table Sl No.8 of the IT Rules	Rs.1000/- per month w.e.f. 01/05/1999
20.	Any Special Allowance in the nature of Counter Insurgency Allowance (SCCIA)	U/S 10 (14) (ii) of IT Act and Rule 2BB (2) – Table Sl.No.9 of the IT Rules	Rs.3900/- per month w.e.f. 01/05/1999
21.	Transport Allowance granted to meet expenditure for the purpose of commuting between place of residence and duty	U/S 10 (14) (ii) of IT Act and Rule 2BB (2) – Table Sl.No.10 of the IT Rules	For whole of India – Rs.1600/- per month
22.	Transport Allowance granted to a blind or orthopedically handicapped employee with disability of lower extremities to meet expenditure for the purpose of commuting between place of residence and duty	U/S 10 (14) (ii) of IT Act and Rule	For Whole of India – Rs.3200/- per month 2BB (2) – Table Sl.No.11 of the IT Rules
23.	High Altitude Uncongenial Climate Allowance (HAUCA)	U/S 10 (14) (ii) of IT Act and Rule 2BB (2) Table Sl.No.13 of the IT Rules	For areas of (a)Altitude of 9000 to 15000 feet (HAUCA ‘I) – Rs.1060/- per month w.e.f. 01/05/1999. (b)Altitude above 15000 feet (HAUCA ‘II’ & ‘III) – Rs.1600/- per month w.e.f. 01/05/1999.
24.	Highly Active Field Area Allowance (HAFA)	U/S 10 (14) (ii) of IT Act and Rule 2BB (2) –Table Sl.No.14 of the IT Rules	Rs.4200/- per month
25.	Island (duty) Allowance granted to the members of Armed Forces	U/S 10 (14) (ii) of IT Act and Rule 2BB (2) – Table Sl.No.15 of the IT Rules.	For Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep group of islands – Rs.3250/- per month inserted w.e.f. 29/02/2000.
26.	Outfit Allowance (Initial/Renewal)	U/S 10 (14) (i) of IT Act and Rule 2BB (1) (f) of IT Rules.	Fully Exempt
27.	Compensation for the change of uniform	U/S 10 (14) (i) of IT Act and Rule 2BB (1) (f) of the IT Rules	Fully Exempt
28	. Kit Maintenance Allowance	U/S 10 (14) (i) of IT Act and Rule 2 BB (1) (f) of the IT Rules	Fully Exempt
29.	Uniform Allowance (MNS)	U/S 10 (14) (i) of IT Act and Rule 2BB (1) (f) of the IT Rules	Fully Exempt
30.	Special Winter Uniform Allowance	U/S 10 (14) (i) of IT Act and Rule 2BB (1) (f) of the IT Rules	Fully Exempt
31.	Reimbursement of Medical Expenses	U/S 17 (2) (viii) (v) of IT Act	Actual expenditure upto Rs.15000/- per annum.
32.	Any payment from Provident Fund	U/S 10 (11) of IT Act	Fully Exempt
33.	Payment of Compensation – Disability Pension	CBDT F.No. 200/51/99- ITA1 dated 02 Jul 2001	Fully Exempt.

DISCLAIMER: The above provisions are with the understanding and interpretation of IT Act 1961/IT Rules as amended and instructions issued by CBDT from time to time. Rules, provisions, further amendments and clarifications are issued by IT department/CBDT only and this office does not have any role in framing the same except IT deductions at source with reference to them.

Authority: www.pcdaopune.gov.in

7th CPC Fitment formula should be 3.42 in place of 2.57 – Agitation against Central Government’s anti employees polices – BPMS

7th CPC Fitment formula should be 3.42 in place of 2.57 – Agitation against Central Government’s anti employees polices – BPMS

Agitation against Central Government’s anti employees polices; Delhi March on 29 Aug 2016

Ref: BPMS / CIRCULAR / 17th TC / 08

Dated: 19.07.2016

To,
The President/General Secretary
Unions Affiliated to the Federation.
Office Bearers & Executive Committee Members
BPMS

Subject: Agitation against Central Government’s anti employees polices; Delhi March on 29 Aug 2016.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Sadar Namaskar,

All of you know that Government approved the recommendations of 7th CPC without any change in Cabinet Meeting on 29.06.2016. But Government did not pay heed to resolve the objections raised by the federations affiliated to BMS.

On the call of GENC we extended our moral support to indefinite strike proposed by NJCA which was scheduled to commence on 11 July 2016. But NJCA deceived the employees and called off the strike without any genuine settlement. NJCA proved itself incapable to get the problems of employees redressed and bowed before pressure exerted by Government.

Since neither any anomaly of earlier pay commissions has been resolved nor any demand related to 7th CPC has been accepted so far. In such situation GENC has decided to lead and conduct a humongous rally at Parliament in Delhi on 29 Aug 2016 to get resolved issues related to 7th CPC. Being a constituent of GENC this federation has also decided to be part of it to exert pressure on Government to redress the anomalies and settle the genuine demands made by us.

Therefore, you are requested to take part in the rally with massive number of supporters. The venue of Rally is Jantar Mantar and the programme is scheduled from 10 am to 3 pm. All the arrangements related to accommodation and lodging should be made by union itself.

Your support for tremendous success of the programme is solicited. The charter of demands (Annexure – A) has been attached.

Thanking you.

Enclosed: As mentioned

Brotherly yours

sd/-
(M P SINGH)
General Secretary

Source: BPMS

7th CPC Notification – CG employees are Expecting Eagerly

7th CPC Notification – CG employees are Expecting Eagerly

It is expected that Finance Ministry will issue necessary order and Notifications to implement the 7th Pay Commission recommendations as soon as possible.

7th Pay Commission is become interesting news for not only CG employees but the people across the country. Very important reason for this is Press Media. Every day at least one Daily writes an Article about 7th CPC news based on hearsay and it never missed to attract everyone.

To defuse the Indefinite strike called by NJCA , the Central Government assured NJCA that the Govt will constitute four committees to look into the important demands raised by NJCA. Based on the Press release issued by Finance Ministry, NJCA decided to defer the Indefinite Strike.

Though there are 26 Demands placed before the government, the issues of Minimum Pay, Fitment factor and HRA are mostly expected to be settled.

How much it will be increased from 18000 is the main point of discussion among CG employees and it is noteworthy that Govt also approved the uniform Fitment factor 2.57 to All grades as recommended by 7th Pay Commission.

In case the Proposed Committee recommends to increase the Minimum Pay to 19000 or more than this, subsequently Fitment factor also may be revised. As recommended by 7th Pay commission, the Committee also can use the following method to arrive the Fitment factor as per the increase in Minimum Pay

18000/7000 = 2.57

19000/7000 = 2.71

20000/7000 = 2.85

21000/7000 = 3.00

If the Minimum Pay is increased, the Fitment factor also has to be increased. Based on the New Fitment factor, the existing pay of CG employees will be revised.

For example If, Basic Pay of a Govt Servant is Rs.10000(including Grade Pay of Rs.1900), His revised pay as per 7 th CPC will be 10000 x 2.57 = 25700 ( to be fixed as 26000 as per Pay Matrix Table)

As per the above fitment factors, the Basic Pay will be revised like this..

10000 x 2.71 =27100

10000 x 2.85 = 28500

10000 x 3 = 30000

From the above example it is obvious that Pay matrix also to be modified as per fitment factor.

There is also expectation on HRA that the 7th CPC recommended rates i.e 8%, 16% and 24% would be restored to the existing rates of 10, 20 and 30 percent respectively.

In the meantime, everybody is thinking about what are all the Provisions are incorporated in the 7th CPC Notification. We will have to wait to see the impact of the Notification to be issued by Finance ministry amidst expectations and doubts.

Source: teut.in

Technical Staff including MCM of Grade Percentage Ratio in Railways

Technical Staff including MCM of Grade Percentage Ratio in Railways

 Railway Board has agreed to revise percentage of distribution of posts for Technical Staff on Indian Railways as under……

A.I.R.F.  

All India Railwaymen’s Federation

No.AIRF/24(C)

Dated: July 22, 2016

The General Secretaries, All Affiliated Unions, Dear Comrades Sub: Revised distribution of posts for Technical Staff on Indian Railways Railway Board has agreed to revise percentage of distribution of posts for Technical Staff on Indian Railways as under:-

Sno.	Post	Grade Pay	Previous Percentage	Revised Percentage
1.	Master Crafts Man (MCM)	Rs. 4200	16%	26%
2.	Technician Grade I	Rs. 2800	44%	51%
3.	Technician Grade II	Rs. 2400	20%	08%
4.	Technician Grade III	Rs. 1900	20%	15%

Orders in this effect will be issued shortly. Effective date of revision of percentage will be 01.09.2016. This is the outcome of discussion of Federation held with full Board on 22.07.2016. This is for your information.

Yours faithfully, sd/-  

(Shiva Gopal Sharma)  

General Secretary

Source : AIRF

We need not jump into the conclusion that multiplication factor will not be increased – Confederation

We need not jump into the conclusion that multiplication factor will not be increased – Confederation

7th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION

REPLY OF THE FINANCE MINISTER IN RAJYA SABHA

Dear Comrades, We are reproducing below the reply given by the Hon’ble Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley in the Rajya Sabha on 19-07-2016  

The Finance Minister has made it clear that “the government is responsive to the concerns of the Employees’ Associations and it would be the endeavor of the Government to ensure that the eventuality of a strike does not arise.”  

Regarding increasing of the multiplication factor, the Finance Minister replied that:  

“no such proposal is under consideration of the Government, at present’  

The assurance given to the NJCA leaders by the Group of Ministers (including Finance Minister) on 30-06-2016 is that enhancement in minimum pay and fitment factor (multiplication factor) will be considered favourably by the Government, once the proposal in this regard is submitted to Government by the proposed “High Level Committee” within four months. Hence, the matter will come for the “consideration” of the Govt. only after submission of the report by the High Level Committee.  

In that sense, technically, the reply of the Finance Minister that “at present” there is no such proposal under consideration of the Government, may not be taken in a different manner and we need not jump into the conclusion that multiplication factor will not be increased.  

However, giving due importance to the concerns expressed by many of our comrades and grass-root level leaders, the NJCA will discuss this issue shortly and take appropriate decision. NJCA is keenly observing the move of the Govt. and any going back from the assurances given by the Group of Ministers or any betrayal of 33 lakhs Central Govt. Employees and 40 lakhs pensioners by the NDA Govt., shall result in revival of the deferred strike by the NJCA and Government will be solely responsible for all consequences.
 

M.KRISHNAN 

Secretary General  

Confederation

Source: Confederation

Clarification of the Definition of “Members of Family” in the context of Rule 4 regarding.

Clarification of the Definition of “Members of Family” in the context of Rule 4 regarding.
 

F.No.11013/4/2016-Estt (A-III) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi-110 001 Dated : 20th July, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Clarification of the Definition of “Members of Family” in the context of Rule 4 regarding. The undersigned is directed to say that as per rule 4 (1) of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, no Government servant shall use his position or influence directly or indirectly to secure employMent for any member of his family in any company or firm. Further, rule 4(3) reads as follows:

“No Government servant shall in the discharge of his official duties deal with any matter or give or sanction any contract to any company or firm or any other person if any member of his family is employed in that company or firm or under that person or if he or any member of his family is interested in such matter or contract in any other manner and the Government servant shall refer every such matter or contract to his official superior and the matter or contract shall thereafter be disposed of according to the instructions of the authority to whom the reference is made.”

2. As per rule 2 of the CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, the definition of “Members of Family” may differ from that given in the rule 2, sub clause (c) in the context of a rule. For removal of doubts it is clarified that in the context of rule 4(1) and 4(3) “Members of family” in relation to a Government servant include the wife or husband, son or daughter, parents, brothers or sisters or any person related to any of them by blood or marriage, whether they are dependent on the Government servant or not. 3. All Ministries/ Departments/ Offices are requested to bring the above guidelines to the notice of all Disciplinary Authorities under their control. 4. Hindi Version follows.

(Mukesh Chaturvedi) Director (E)

Source: www.persmin.nic.in

Hidden facts about 7th Pay Commission Implementation

Hidden facts about 7th Pay Commission Implementation

After the Cabinet approval, the Finance Minister tweeted,  “Congratulations to central government officers, employees & pensioners on a historic rise in their salary & allowances through the 7th Pay Commission.”

The Central Government Employees were dismayed by this tweet and wondered how it was described as historic rise. There are so many hidden facts in the cabinet approval for implementation of 7th Pay Commission recommendations

1. What did the Empowered Committee of secretaries do in Sixth months and what did they recommend? There was nothing mentioned about the report of this committee submitted to Cabinet and Whether the cabinet considered the ECoS recommendations or not.

2. This is the first time in the Pay Commission History that Pay Commission recommendation are going to be implemented in staggered manner. Only Basic Pay alone will be revised. All other Allowances will be revised after four months.

3. After second Pay Commission, this is the lowest hike recommended in Pay Scale. Just 14.27%. 30% hike is expected invariably by all cg employees.

4. This is the first time the central government employees are not so excited about the Hike recommended in 7th pay Commission and its Implementation. The reasons are, Very Minimal hike and Implementation of Allowances is deferred.

5. There was an anomaly in sixth pay Commission in granting Annual Increment for the New entrant. If the Govt Servants recruited in the first six months of the year from January 2nd to June 30th, the Annual Increment will be granted on 1st July of next year (i.e after 13 to 18 Months ) .This anomaly is also not addressed by 7th Pay Commission.

6. To address this issue, NCJCM proposed Two Increment dates i.e on 1st January and 1st July . This is not considered by Govt.

7. The Sixth CPC has recommended to grant MACP on Grade Pay Hierarchy. Many Court Cases are won by Govt servants in favour of granting MACP on Promotional hierarchy. But this issue also not considered by Govt and 7th Pay Commission.

8. The Central Government Employees were shocked by the recommendation of reducing the Rates of HRA to 24%, 16% and 8%. Adding further fuel to the fire, the reduced allowances are also not implemented with immediate effect.

9. The Cabinet also decided not to accept the steep hike in monthly contribution towards Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS) recommended by the Commission. But the CG Employees welcomed the Pay Commission recommendation in CGEGIES, as it is providing high risk cover. But it is turn down by Government.

10. The only positive fact in 7th Pay Commission Recommendation is its PAY MATRIX. In Sixth Pay Commission, there was disparity in Pay fixation for promotes and new Entrants. The Entry Pay fixed for particular Grade to the New Recruits is higher than the Pay fixed for the Govt Servants promoted to that same Grade. This issue is somehow addressed in 7th Pay Commission by fixing Entry Pay for all Levels in New Pay Matrix.

Changes In Tatkal Booking System and Waitlist System in Indian Railways

Changes In Tatkal Booking System and Waitlist System in Indian Railways

Following changes have been made in recent past, in Tatkal scheme & waiting list system in general reservation:-

(i) With effect from 15.06.2015, timings of booking of Tatkal accommodation in Air-conditioned and non-Air-conditioned classes were staggered to 1000 hours and 1100 hours respectively on the previous day of journey from train originating station.

(ii) With effect from 25.12.2015, minimum and maximum Tatkal charges were revised.

(iii) Instructions have been issued to Zonal Railways to fix Tatkal quota upto a maximum of 30% of capacity of coach depending on the utilization of this quota during the last six month period. Instructions have also been issued to review this quota preferably twice a year.
(iv) With effect from 07.10.2015, the ratio of updation of Tatkal waiting list against cancellation of confirmed general accommodation, which was earlier 1:1, has been revised to 1 (General) : 2 (Tatkal).

(v) For waiting list limit in general reservation, although no change has been made in current waiting list limit, instructions have been issued to zonal Railways to define adequate waiting list limit so that no inconvenience is caused to the passengers in obtaining waiting list tickets against Pooled quota and remote quota.

This Press Release is based on information given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Communications and Minister of State for Railways in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on 22.07.2016 (Friday).

PIB

7th pay commission notification cell chief appointed

7th pay commission notification cell chief appointed

New Delhi: With the appointment of chief of the implementation cell to look into the issuing the notifications of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations for central government employees is tried to appease employees after strike threat.

On Thursday, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) named Rajesh Kumar Chaturvedi, chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), as the chief of the implementation cell of the 7th Pay Commission.

CBSE chief Chaturvedi, a Madhya Pradesh cadre IAS officer of 1987 batch, was given the additional charge of Joint Secretary in the cell for three months or till appointment of a regular incumbent.

Before appointment CBSE chairman recently, Chaturvedi was posted in this implementation cell as Joint Secretary, as per the Ministry’s order, the cell is to be headed by Joint Secretary with the help of nine other staff.

“The implementation cell is now drafting the notification of the 7th pay commission recommendations, which the cabinet approved on June 29. Giving additional charge to Chaturvedi has no effect on our works as he was already our chief 5 days ago.”

The cell will issue the notification shortly within 7 to 10 days. So the central government employees will get the increased salaries under the new pay matrix from August excluding new allowances as I said earlier,” a Finance Ministry official said on Thursday on condition of anonymity.

The Cabinet decided to constitute a Committee headed by Finance Secretary for further examination of the recommendations of 7th Pay Commission on allowances including HRA, transport allowance.

The Cabinet had accepted almost all the recommendations of the 7th pay commission.

There is resentment from central government employees’ Unions in respect of minimum pay, they are demanding minimum pay Rs. 26,000 instead of Rs 18,000 and 3.68 fitment factor instead of 2.57. The government assured them to consider their demands through a High Level Committee, which will soon be set up and the government will take steps accordingly.

The decision of High level Committee will be coming stipulated time frame i.e. four months.

The above conditions shows the urgency and seriousness with which the BJP government is planning the execution of 7th Pay Commission recommendations shortly, hence the government asked the previous chief of implementation cell to take additional charge of the cell – tasked with rollout of notifications of the 7th Pay Commission recommendation, which cabinet was approved.

TST