Casual Labourers with temporary Status in Deptt of Post, Clarification regarding GPF and Old Pension Scheme

Casual Labourers with temporary Status in Deptt of Post - Clarification regarding contribution to GPF and Pension under the Old Pension Scheme

No.01-07/2016-SPB-I
Government Of India
Ministry Of Communications & IT
Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi 110 001.

Dated: 12th September, 2016

Subject: Casual Labourers with temporary Status - Clarification regarding contribution to GPF and Pension under the Old Pension Scheme.

Sir,
I am directed to refer to this Department’s letter no.01-07/2016-SPB-I dated 22.07.2016 on the above cited subject and say that following clarifications are hereby issued in respect of Casual Labourers in the Postal Department in line with DOP&T OM No.49014/2/2014-Estt(c) dated 28.07.2016:

(a) The Department’s letter No.01-07/2016-SPB-I dated 22.07.2016 restores the provisions of the scheme as it existed prior to this Department’s letter No.45-6/2005-SPB-I dated 02.09.2005. The benefit of GPF and Old Pension Scheme is applicable to all those Casual Labourers who are covered under the Casual Labourers (Grant of Temporary Status and Regularization) Scheme issued vide letter No.45-95/87-SPB-I dated 12.04.1991 even if they have been regularized on or after 01-01-2004.

(b) As the benefit of Old Pension Scheme and GPF is applicable to only those casual workers who are covered under the above stated scheme of 1991, all the circles may strictly ensure that it does not lead to demand by regularly recruited fresh employees appointed on or after 01.01.2004 for similar benefit in place of NPS.

Yours faithfully,

(Abhay Kumar)
Assistant Director General (SPN)

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FinMin issues instructions for Budget 2017-18

FinMin issues instructions for Budget 2017-18

New Delhi: With Centre deciding to advance Budget 2017-18 presentation by about a month, the Finance Ministry has come out with comprehensive instructions for different ministries for completion of the exercise.

The instructions were issued following the Cabinet decision to merge rail and general budgets, do away with distinction between plan and non-plan expenditure, and advance date of budget presentation with a view to complete the entire exercise before March 31, the fiscal year end.

"Several structural reforms being undertaken this year, including, removal of distinction between plan and non-plan expenditure, advancement of budget presentation by about an month and merger of demands of Railways.

“Due to these changes, the timelines and informational requirements from the Ministries have also changed. These have been duly incorporated in the Budget Circular," said the circular.

It also contains the compendium of instructions issued from time to time by Ministry of Finance on various issues.

FinMin issues instructions for Budget 2017 to 18

The RE (Revised Estimate) meetings of ministries/ departments will be scheduled from October 17.

The annual exercise of budgeting aims at detailing the roadmap for efficient use of public resources taking into account the socio-economic and political priorities. Budgeting involves determination of what is to be done and achieved, the manner in which it is to be done and the resources required for the same.

With government deciding to do away with the Five year Plans post 12th Plan ending 2016-17, the Finance Ministry will carry out resource estimation for funding of various Central schemes and programmes as well as central funding for the State/UT schemes/programmes.

The ministry will be guided by the vision document being prepared by the NITI Aayog, as this will help in setting out the resource priorities of the government.

It has also asked the ministries to come up with multi-year projections of budgetary resources.

"This will need to follow the resource estimation of tax, non-tax and other receipts of the Centre for the budget year and the projection period in the medium term as per the FRBM Act," the circular said.

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Extension of tenure of officers working as CVO in CPSEs and other organizations under Ministries/Departments beyond 5 years and upto 7 years

Extension of tenure of officers working as CVO in CPSEs and other organizations under Ministries/Departments beyond 5 years and upto 7 years

F.No.385/2/2014-AVD-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 21 September, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Extension of tenure of officers working as CVO in CPSEs and other organizations under Ministries/Departments beyond 5 years and upto 7 years.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's letter No. 14017/2/2016 AIS-II dated 27.06.2016, wherein it is circulated that if the administrative Ministries/Departments and other borrowing organizations wish to retain an officer beyond 5 years, they may extend the tenure of deputation covered under earlier deputation guidelines dated 28.11.2007, where absolutely necessary in the public interest, upto a period not exceeding 7 years at a stretch subject to willingness of the concerned officer, cadre clearance from the lending authority/State Government, approval of the UPSC/ACC etc., wherever applicable.

2. In this regard, reference is made in para 5 of the above mentioned letter dated 27.06.2016 which specially states that "cases which are not covered by the O.M. dated 29.03.2012 including those where Central Government is neither a lending authority nor borrowing authority, will continue to be decided in terms of the relevant provisions/rules/instructions etc. governing them." Since the O.M. No. 20011/2/2010 AIS-II dated 29.03.2012 regarding standard terms and conditions for deputation of All India Services officers under Non Central Staffing Scheme do not cover the appointment of CVOs in CPSEs etc., the aforesaid letter No. 14017/2/2016-AIS

-II dated 27.06.2016 is not applicable for the officers working as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) and other organizations under Ministries/Departments  as the CVOs are governed under the separate guidelines issued by this Department from time to time.

(Sarita Nair)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: ccis.nic.in

Posting of regular Under Secretary and posting on promotion to the grade of Under Secretary on ad hoc basis seeking options

Posting of regular Under Secretary and posting on promotion to the grade of Under Secretary on ad hoc basis seeking options.

IMMEDIATE

No. 5/7/20 16-CS.I(U)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension
(Department of Personnel & Training)

2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi 3
Dated the 22nd September, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Posting of regular Under Secretary and posting on promotion to the grade of Under Secretary on ad-hoc basis seeking options regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that it is proposed to promote 71 officers to the grade of Under Secretary on ad hoc basis against the existing vacancies. In addition, posting of 1 Under Secretary who is under posting in CS Division is also to be decided.

2. The vacancies proposed to be filled up and details of the officers who are to be considered for posting are given in the Annexures to this OM. The vacancies include vacancies on account of retirement / VRS / long leave / long training /deputation / promotion to OS grade, etc. Ministries I Departments are requested to verify the vacancy position and in case of any discrepancy the same may be brought to the notice of this Department immediately.

3. The officers are requested to exercise their option for posting as per RTP by 1.00 PM on 23.09.2016. The options may be submitted at the e mail address given below as per enclosed proforma. Posting of officers will be decided in terms of Rotational Transfer Policy. If option is not received from the officers by the stipulated time, it will be presumed that the officer concerned has no specific choice and posting will be decided by the Placement Committee accordingly. Officers who have been retained in their present Ministry / Department are requested not to submit their option for posting.

4. The officers concerned should also ensure that their data is complete in all respects in the web based cadre management system at cscms.nic.in If the data is not complete it should be first got updated through the nodal officer of the Ministry / Department / CS.I Division before submitting the option. If the data is not complete in the web based system, the officer concerned will not be considered for promotion I posting.

(Raju Saraswat)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tele: 24629412/ Telefax: 24629414
Email: uscs1-dopt@nic.in

To: Officers concerned (through website of this Department)

Annexure-I

Vacancies in US grade in Ministries / Departments

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Constitution of a Task Force for a comprehensive study on the cadre structure of organised Group A Central Services

F.No.1. 11019/10/2016 CRD
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Cadre Review Division

3rd Floor Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Deihi 03
Dated 20/09/2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Constitution of Task Force for a comprehensive study on the cadre Structure of organised Group 'A' Central Services.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM of even number dated 22/08/2016 and 1/9/2016 wherein comments/views of concerned Administrative Ministries/Departments/Cadre Controlling Authorities/Associations representing Organised Group 'A' Central Services were invited by 15/9/2016 on the Terms of References of task Force.

2 In pursuance of decision taken in the 1st meeting of the Task Force held on 7/9/2016 the time line for submission of comments/views is being extended upto 30/09/2016. The comments can also be sent at mss.rao@gov.in.

(M.S.Subramanya Rao)
Director (CRD) and Member Secretary of the Task Force

Source: Persmin

Implementation of 7th CPC to Autonomous Bodies: Confederation

Implementation of recommendation of 7th CPC - Fixation of Pay and Payment of arrears in respect of - (a) Autonomous organisations (b) Central Government Employees who are working in Autonomous bodies on deemed deputation.

Ref:Confdn/7th CPC/Autonomous/2016-19

Dated - 20.09.2016

To,
The Secretary (Expenditure)
Ministry of Finance (Govt. of India)
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi 110001

Sir,
 

Sub:  Implementation of recommendation of 7th CPC : Fixation of Pay and Payment of arrears in respect of  (a) Autonomous organisations (b) Central Government Employees who are working in Autonomous bodies on deemed deputation.

1. Please refer to the Government of India, Department of Finance & Department of Expenditure Resolution No. 1-2/2016-IC dated 25.07.2016 bringing out the decisions of the Government on the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission as well as consequent promulgation of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules 2016, notified vide G. S. R. No. 721(E) dated 25th July 2016 regarding fixation of pay in the revised pay structure effective from 01.01.2016

2. Every time, when Revise Pay Rules in respect of Central Government Employees are used, the Government used to issue separate orders regarding the extension of those benefits to the employees of Autonomous Organisations etc. whose pattern of emolument structure are identical to those of the Central government employees. Last time the Revised Pay Rules was issued on 30.08.2008 and orders extending the benefit to similarly placed employees of Autonomous bodies was issued on 30.09.2008. This time eventhough the Revised Pay Rules are issued on 25.07.2016, till this day i.e. even after a lapse of more than one month orders regarding Autonomous bodies is not issued.

3. Further it is reported that the employees of working at Central Food Laboratory, Kolkata (Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of India) who are on deemed deputation has not been paid the Revised salary for the month of August 2016 in terms of CCS (RP) Rules 2016 by the Director, Central Food Laboratory. Director, CFL has issued orders to draw the pay on the basis of pre-revised pay even in respect of those Central Government employees working at CFL who are on deemed deputation. He has equated employees of the Autonomous organizations with the employees on deemed deputation. Above action of the Director, CFL, Kolkata appears to be not in conformity with the Para- 7 of OM No. 1-5/2016-IC dated 28.07.2016 in letter and spirit.

4. In view of the above, it is requested that clear instructions may be issued to all Ministries regarding applicability of CCS (RP) Rules 2016 in respect of

(a) Employees of Autonomous Bodies
(b) Central Government employees who are on deemed deputation to Autonomous bodies.

A line in reply from your end will be highly appreciated.

Yours faithfully,
(M. Krishnan)
Secretary General
Mob: – 09447068125
E-mail: mkrishnan6854@gmail.com

Source: Confederation

Cabinet gives ex post facto approval to enhancement of Pension for Freedom Fighters

Cabinet gives ex post facto approval to enhancement of Pension for Freedom Fighters

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex post facto approval to enhancement of Pension for Freedom Fighters and for the spouses (widows/widowers), eligible daughters and dependent parents of deceased Freedom Fighters, under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme (SSSPS), 1980.

The existing pension scheme for Central freedom fighter pensioners and their eligible dependents has been restructured as follows:

Sl.No	Category of Freedom Fighters	Present amount of pension (per month)	Enhanced amount of pension (per month)
1.	Ex Andaman Political Prisoners/ spouses	Rs. 24,775	Rs. 30,000/-
2.	Freedom fighters who suffered outside British India/spouses	Rs. 23,085/-	Rs. 28,000/-
3.	Other Freedom Fighters / spouses including INA	Rs. 21,395/-	Rs. 26,000/-
4.	Dependent parents/eligible daughters (maximum 3 daughters at any point of time)	Rs. 3,380/-	50% of the sum that would have been admissible to the Freedom Fighter i.e. in the range of Rs. 13,000/- to Rs. 15,000/-

(i) The revised scale of pension has taken effect from 15.O8.2016. Further, the revised total amount of pension will be taken as basic pension for the respective categories of Freedom Fighter pensioners for calculating Dearness Relief.

(ii) The existing Dearness Relief system based on All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers, which was so far applicable to freedom fighter pensioners on annual basis, is being discontinued and replaced by the Dearness Allowance system applicable to Central Government employees twice a year. This will be termed as Dearness Relief, the appropriate term in case of pensioners.

All freedom fighters and spouses and dependent parents/eligible daughter pensioners of deceased freedom fighters drawing pension under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme, 1980 would be benefitted by the decision.

Background

• Government of India introduced in 1969, the Ex-Andaman Political Prisoners Pension Scheme to honour the freedom fighters who had been incarcerated in the Cellular Jail at Port Blair. In order to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Independence in 1972, a regular scheme for grant of freedom fighters pension was introduced. Thereafter, with effect from 1.8.1980, a liberalized scheme, the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme is being implemented. Besides the freedom fighters, spouses (widows.widowers), unmarried and unemployed daughters (up to maximum three at any point of time) and parents of deceased freedom fighters are eligible for pension under the Scheme. Till 2016, a total of 1,71,605 freedom fighters and their eligible dependents have been sanctioned pension under the scheme. At present, 37,981 freedom fighters and their eligible dependent pensioners are covered under the scheme. Out of these, 11,690 are freedom fighters themselves, 24,792 are spouses (widows/ widowers) and 1,490 are daughter pensioners. Instructions have been issued to all the authorized banks for ensuring Aadhar linked disbursement of Freedom Fighter pension as early as possible.

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Cabinet approves merging of Rail budget with Union Budget

Cabinet approves merging of Rail budget with Union Budget

New Delhi: In a major overhaul, the Cabinet today approved advancing presentation of the annual Budget by a month, scrapped over nine decade old tradition of having a separate Railway Budget and removed classifications for expenditure to make the exercise simpler.

With a view to get all the legislative approvals for the annual spending and tax proposals before the beginning of the new financial year on April 1, the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved advancing date for presentation of the General Budget by a month instead of present practice of unveiling it at the end of February.

The Cabinet also approved merging Railway Budget with the general Budget and doing away with distinction of plan and non plan expenditure, officials said.

To facilitate this, the Budget Session of parliament will be called sometime before January 25, a month ahead of the current practice.

Accordingly, the beginning of budget preparation will be advanced to early October and GDP estimates made available on January 7 instead of February 7 now.

Till now Budget was presented on the last day of February and it is not until mid-May that the Parliament approves it in two parts. And with the monsoon arriving in June, most of the schemes and spendings by states do not take off until October, leaving just half a year for their implementation.

Early presentation of Budget would mean that the entire exercise is over by March 31, and expenditure as well as tax proposals come into effect right from the beginning of new fiscal, thereby ensuring better implementation.

Also, the 92 year old practice of presenting a separate budget for Railways has been scrapped and proposals pertaining to it would now form part of the General Budget.

This would lead to presentation of a single Appropriation Bill, including the estimates of Ministry of Railways, thereby saving precious time of Parliament by not having to hold separate consideration and passing of two Appropriation Bills.

The Cabinet also approved removal of distinction between Plan and Non Plan expenditure as the present classification resulted in excessive focus on former with almost equivalent neglect to items such as maintenance which are classified as non Plan.

The Cabinet felt it is the total expenditure, irrespective of Plan or Non-Plan, that generates value for the public. Plan expenditure was for the first time presented separately in the budget for 1959 to 1960.

PTI

Non Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services in PB 3, PB 4 and HAG

No. AB.14017/30/2011 Estt.(RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

New Delhi, the 20th Sep, 2016

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Non Functional upgradation for Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services in PB 3, PB 4 and HAG.

A reference is invited to this Department OM No. AB.14017/64/2008 Estt.(RR) dated 24.04.09 on the above subject. The details of batch of the officers belonging to the Indian Administrative Service who have been posted at the Centre in various grades of PB 3, PB 4 and HAG was last circulated in this Depai intent OM of even No. dated 11th August, 2016.

2. The details of the IAS officers who have been subsequently posted in the Centre in the various grades as well as the date of posting of the first officer belonging to the batch is annexed. Necessary action may be taken for grant of higher scale for the Officers belonging to batches of Organized Group A Services that are senior by two year or more and have not so far been promoted to that particular grade in accordance with the provisions of this Department's OM No. AB.14017/64/2008 Estt.(RR) dated 24.4.2009.

3. Hindi version will follow.

(G. Jayanthi)
Director (E 1)
Tel. 2309 2479

Annexure

Department of Personnel & Training
No. AB.14017/30/2011-Estt.(RR) dated, 2016

Sl.No	Batch and Level in IAS	ACC order issued on	Batch of Organized Group 'A' Service to be considered for Non functional up gradation
1.	1999 as Joint Secretary	22.8.2016	1997 and earlier w.e.f. 22.8.2016

Source: Persmin

Applicability of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 to persons re employed in Railway Service after retirement from Defence forces

Applicability of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 to persons re employed in Railway Service after retirement from Defence forces

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)

No.2015/E(LR)I/NM 120

New Delhi,dt 20.09.2016

Sub : Applicability of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 to persons re employed in Railway Service after retirement from Defence forces

A meeting to discuss the above mentioned subject with the Federation (NFIR) has been fixed for the afternoon of 27.09.2016 in Board’s office.

General Secretary / NFIR vide his letter dated 09.09.2016 has advised that the following representatives will be participating in the discussions and has requested to grant Special CL and Passes to them.

1. Shri B. Chandra Sekhar Reddy (IG 110207) working under SSE/ER/LGD Carriage Workshop Lalaguda, South Central Railway, Secunderabad.

2. Shri Yesbir Singh (PF No. 13844803) working under SSE/T/D Net/BCT, Sr.DSTE /HQ, Divisional Office, Mumbai, Western Railway.

It is requested that above representatives may be advised to attend the meeting and facilities of Special Casual Leave & Pass be extended to S/Shri B. Chandra Sekhar Reddy and Yesbir Singh as requested by General Secretary / NFIR as a Special case.

Sd
(Nirmala U. Tirkey)
Dy. Director, Estt. (LR)II

Source : NFIR