Nominations for the training of the Liaison Officers for SC/ST/Person with Disabilities and Other Backward Classes

Nominations for the training of the Liaison Officers for SC/ST/Person with Disabilities and Other Backward Classes-regarding

F. No. 36023/1/2017-Estt.(Res.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Establishment (Reservation-1) Section

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the October 27, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Nominations for the training of the Liaison Officers for SC/ST/Person with Disabilities and Other Backward Classes-regarding

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's Office Memorandum of  even number dated 11.08.2017 on the subject cited above whereby the Ministries/ Departments were requested to nominate their Liaison Officers for the above training programmes organised by Institute of Secretariat Training & Management (ISTM) to facilitate them in the performance of their duties.
2. It is stated that the ISTM issues course circulars for all the calendared courses at least 90 days before the commencement of the courses. Online nomination by the interested applicant/ nominees is mandatory in all courses. This is, inter-alia, required for shortlisting of the candidates, issuing automated communications through mail/ SMS of acceptance/ non- acceptance to their personal e-mail address/ mobile, plan logistics, etc.. The link for submission of online application is as under:-

http://www.istm.gov.in/home/online_nomination_form

3. All Ministries/ Departments are, therefore, requested to kindly direct their
nominated Liaison Officers to submit their online applications before the closing date to avoid inconvenience.

(Raju Saraswat)
Under Secretary
Tele. No. 2309 2110

To,
The Joint Secretaries (Administration) of all Ministries/Departments of Government
of India (through website)

Source: DoPT

PFRDA takes a new initiative to increase pension coverage by increasing the incentives payable to Points of Presence (POPs), the principal distributive points for NPS

PFRDA takes a new initiative to increase pension coverage by increasing the incentives payable to Points of Presence (POPs), the principal distributive points for NPS

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has taken several initiatives in the past few years to increase pension coverage in the country, notably introducing e-NPS, reducing minimum contribution levels, new investment instruments, aggressive life cycle funds etc.

PFRDA has now taken a further step in this direction by increasing the incentives payable to Points of Presence (POPs), the principal distributive points for National Pension System (NPS).

The following Table gives the details of increase in incentives:

Principal Distribution Point	Services offered	Current Charge	New Charge
POP	Initial Subscriber Registration*	Rs. 125/-	Rs. 200/-
	Initial Contribution	0.25% of the contribution Min: Rs. 20/- & Max : Rs.25,000/-	0.25% of the contribution Min: Rs. 20/- & Max : Rs.25,000/-
	All Subsequent Contribution
	All Non-Financial Transaction	Rs. 20/-	Rs. 20/-
	Persistency*	-----	> Rs. 50/- per annum (only for NPS-All Citizen)
	e-NPS* (for subsequent contributions)	0.05% of the contribution Min Rs 5/- & Max Rs 5000/- (Only for NPS- All Citizen and Tier-II Accounts)	0.10% of the contribution Min Rs 10/- & Max Rs 10000/- (Only for NPS- All Citizen and Tier-II Accounts)

*Changes effected A new incentive towards increasing persistency has been introduced under which POPs will receive an incentive of Rs. 50/- per account per annum for every account which continues to contribute a minimum of Rs 1000/- in a financial year.

PFRDA believes that the renewed incentive will help in increasing the reach of pensions in India, through the efforts of Points of presence (POPs).

PIB

Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners in implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission-Concordance tables

Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners in implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission-Concordance tables

R.B.E. No:155/2017

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7

New Delhi, Dated : 24.10.2017

The GMs/Principal Financial Advisers,
All Zonal Railways/Production Units,
(As per mailing list)

Subject:   Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners in implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission-Concordance tables-reg.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DOP&PW)'s O.M. No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 13th September. 2017 along with Revised Table No. 51 & 52 on the above cited subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP&PW's Q.M. dated 06.07.2017, referred to in the enclosed Q.M. dated 13.09.2017, was circulated on Railways vide Board's letter of even number dated 11.07.2017.

 S/d,
(G. Priya Sudarsani)
Joint Director, Finance (Estt.),
Railway Board.

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F.No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A)

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare

3rd floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan.
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated 13th September, 2017

OFFICE  MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners / family pensioners in implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission-Concordance tables- regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's 0 M. of even number dated 06.07 .2017 on the above subject and to say that there is some error in the entries relating to the ore-revised pay of Rs. 56050/- (6th CPC Grade pay . Rs. 10 000. 7th CPC Level 14)) in Table 51 and Table 52 enclosed therewith.

2.It is requested that the existing Table 51 and Table 52 may be substituted by the enclosed Table 51 and 'Table 52. respectively. The revised entries have been shown in bold letters

End: As above

S/d,
(Harjit Singh)
Director

To

1. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India (as per standard mailing list)
2.  Controller General of Accounts. New Delhi
3. Comptroller & Auditor General of India. New Delhi
4. Central Pension Accounting Office. New Delhi

Table No.51

Scale of pay/Pay in the Pay Band & Grade Pay at the time of retirement

From 01.01.1986 to31.12.1995	5900-200-6700
From 01.01.1996 to31.12.2005	18400-500-22400
From 01.01.2006 to31.12.2015	37400-67000 GP 10000
Corresponding level w.e.f. 1.1.2016	Level-14 (144200-218200)

Basic Pay From 01.01.1986 to 31.12.1995	Basic Pay From 01.01.1996 to 31.12.2005	Bask Pay From 01.01.2006 to 31.12.2015	Pay range for pensioners retired during 1.1.2006 to 31.12.2015		Notional Pay as on 01.01.2016	Revised Pension /Enhanced Family pension (if applicable) w.e.f. 1.1.2016	Revised Family pension w.e.f. 1.1.2016
			Minimum	Maximum
5900	18400	54700	–	56100	144200	72100	43260
6100	18400	54700		56100	144200	72100	43260
6300	18400	54700	–	56100	144200	72100	43260
6500	18900	56050	–	56100	144200	72100	43260
6700	18900	56050	–	56100	144200	72100	43260
6900	18900	56050	–	56100	144200	72100	43260
7100	19400	56050	–	56100	144200	72100	43260
7300	19400	56050	–	56100	144200	72100	43260
	19900	57440	56110	57780	148500	74250	44550
	20400	57440	56110	57780	148500	74250	44550
	20900	58870	57790	59530	153000	76500	45900
	21400	58870	57790	59530	153000	76500	45900
	21900	60340	59540	61320	157600	78800	47280
	22400	61850	61330	63150	162300	81150	48690
	22900	63410	63160	65050	167200	83600	50160
	23400	65020	63160	65050	167200	83600	50160
	23900	66680	65060	67000	172200	86100	51660
			67010	69020	177400	88700	53220
			69030	71080	182700	91350	54810
			71090	73220	188200	94100	56460
			73230	75400	193800	96900	58140
			75410	77000	199600	99800	59880

Table No.52

Scale of pay/Pay in the Pay Band & Grade Pay at the time of retirement

From 01.01.1986 to31.12.1995	5900-200-7300
From 01.01.1996 to31.12.2005	18400-500-22400
From 01.01.2006 to31.12.2015	37400-67000 GP 10000
Corresponding level w.e.f. 1.1.2016	Level-14 (144200-218200)

Basic Pay From 01.01.1986 to 31.12.1995	Basic Pay From 01.01.1996 to 31.12.2005	Basic Pay From 01.01.2006 to 31.12.2015	Pay range for pensioners retired during 1.1.2006 to 31.12.2015		Notional Pay as on 01.01.201 6	Revised Pension /Enhanced Family pension (if applicable) w.e.f. 1.1.2016	Revised Family pension w.e.f. 1.1.2016
			Minimum	Maximum
5900	18400	54700		56100	144200	72100	43260
6100	18400	54700		56100	144200	72100	43260
6300	18400	54700		56100	144200	72100	43260
6500	18900	56050	–	56100	144200	72100	43260
6700	18900	56050	–	56100	144200	72100	43260
6900	18900	56050	–	56100	144200	72100	43260
7100	19400	56050	–	56100	144200	72100	43260
7300	19400	56050	–	56100	144200	72100	43260
	19900	57440	56110	57780	148500	74250	44550
	20400	57440	56110	57780	148500	74250	44550
	20900	58870	57790	59530	153000	76500	45900
	21400	58870	57790	59530	153000	76500	45900
	21900	60340	59540	61320	157600	78800	47280
	22400	61850	61330	63150	162300	81150	48690
	22900	63410	63160	65050	167200	83600	50160
	23400	65020	63160	65050	167200	83600	50160
	23900	66680	55060	67000	172200	86100	51660
			67010	69020	177400	88700	53220
			69030	71080	182700	91350	54810
			71090	73220	188200	94100	56460
			73230	75400	193800	96900	58140
			75410	77000	199600	99800	59880

7th CPC- revision of Pension of Pre-2016 retired medical officers

7th CPC- revision of Pension of Pre-2016 retired medical officers

PC VII No:69/2017

RBE.No.:154/2017

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAY (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7

New Delhi, Dated 24-10-2017

The GMs/Principal Financial Advisers
All Zonal Railways/Production Units
(As Per mailing list)

Subject: Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 7th CPC- revision of Pension of Pre-2016 retired medical officers.

A Copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)'s O.M.No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (iii) dated 11th September, 2017 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also.

2. The Railway Board's instructions corresponding to the DOP&PW's instructions referred to in their aforesaid O.M.dated 11th September,2017 are given under:

S.No	DOP&PW's instructions	Railways Board's corresponding instructions
1	O.M.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A)(II) dated 04.08.2016	Letter No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7 dated 10.08.2016
2	O.M.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 12.05.2017	Letter No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7 dated 22.05.2017

S/d,
(G.Priya Sudarsani)
Joint Director, Finance (Estt.)
Railway Board

Mizoram panel to study 7th Pay Commission recommendations

Mizoram panel to study 7th Pay Commission recommendations

The Mizoram government has decided to set up a committee to study the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations even as it agreed in principle to implement it in the state.

This was decided at a meeting of the Council of Ministers last evening.

The 42,457 regular state government employees would require additional allocation of Rs 563 crore annually if the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations were implemented, state finance department officials said.

Chief Secretary Lalmalsawma said that at present, 36-37 per cent of the total state annual budget is used for paying off the salaries of the state government employees.

The expenditure on salaries did not include the salaries of employees of Lai, Mara and Chakma autonomous district councils, teachers working in deficit schools and contract and muster roll workers, Lalmalsawma said.

The meeting also approved the proposal for creation of 629 new posts for the proposed establishment of the lone Medical College - Mizoram Institute of Medical Education and Research (MIMER) - at the Falkawn village near Aizawl.

PTI

BMS demands implementation of 7th CPC in Tripura

BMS demands implementation of 7th CPC in Tripura

Hundreds of members of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) took to the streets in Agartala in Tripura demanding 28 points charter of demands, which includes implementation of 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

They gathered in front of Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan here and went through the streets of the capital city before they were stopped by a large contingent of police in front of circuit house on way to the Secretariat.

Convener of Tripura BMS, Subir Debbarma has alleged, "The Tripura government employees do not even get half of what the central or other state government employees get."

"Besides, they are also deprived as the state government has not implemented the 7th CPC," he said.

"We demand that the Tripura government employees get salary at par with their Central counterparts," the convenor said.

He added: "Though the 7th CPC has been implemented everywehere, in our state even the 6th CPC is yet to be implemented. We demand its implementation immediately."

"We demand that immediately all fixed paid employees be turned into permanent employees," Debbarma said, adding, "Ours is not a poor state as the Centre gives the highest fund to Tripura being a hilly state but the present government wants to keep the people of the state poor as without poor people their politics cannot run."

In the meantime, organising secretary of BMS Sunil Kirwai said, "If the employees of Tripura get the benefit of the 7th CPC then other employees like those working in the autonomous council, municipal council, khadi gram udyog or the ICDS shall also be benefitted financially. So the 7th CPC has to be implemented."

For the last 20 years, people were engaged on temporary basis for permanent position, he poinmted out and asked, "Why for permanent posts there shall be temporary employment?"

Kirwai said that they demand all these people be given permanent status.

"Hundreds of posts are lying vacant here in spite of the youths being unemployed so we demand that these posts be filled up by appropriate candidates but the government’s attitude is not right."

He added that one of their demands is that like the Madhya Pradesh government, the Government of Tripura should also reduce the state value added tax (VAT) on petrol, which is the prime reason behind price hike and inflection.

The rally was stopped at circuit house area, after which the delegations met the state Chief Secretary at the secretariat building, where they handed over their charter of demands.

Some of the main demands include declaration of employees of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and autonomous bodies as state government employees and be provided with same facilities, regularisation of contractual services, filling up of all vacant posts through competitive written examination, minimum salary of Rs 18,000, allowance for unemployed youths and ensuring social security.

They also demanded the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the recent murder of Tripura TV journalist Santanu Bhaumik.

ANI

Guidelines regarding change of cadre of Indian Administrative Service Officers appointed against vacancies reserved for Physically Handicapped (PH) category

Guidelines regarding change of cadre of Indian Administrative Service Officers appointed against vacancies reserved for Physically Handicapped (PH) category

No.13017/16/2003-AIS-1 (Pt)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 17th October, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Guidelines regarding change of cadre of Indian Administrative Service Officers appointed against vacancies reserved for Physically Handicapped (PH) category.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM of even number dated 14.02.2014 on the subject mentioned above and to say that consequent upon the approval and circulation of Cadre Allocation Policy for All India Services - IAS / IPS / IFoS vide OM No. 13013/2/2016-AIS.I dated 05.09.2017, the policy for change of cadre of Indian Administrative Service Officers appointed against vacancies reserved for Physically Handicapped (PH) category issued vide this Department's OM of even number dated 14.02.2014 will now be treated as superseded w.e.f. Civil Services Examination - 2017.

2. Further, proposals of cadre change of Indian Administrative Service Officers appointed against vacancies reserved for Physically Handicapped (PH) category on the basis of Civil Service Examination upto 2016 will continue to be considered as per policy circulated vide this Department's OM of even number dated 14.02.2014.

(Udai Bhan Singh)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tel: 23094142

Source: DoPT

PCDA Circular 586 : Fixed Medical Allowance to the Armed Forces Pensioners

PCDA Circular 586 : Fixed Medical Allowance to the Armed Forces Pensioners

Office of the Principal CDA(Pensions)

Circular No. 586

Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad- 211014
Dated: 25th September, 2017

To,
The Chief Accountant, RBI, Deptt. Of Govt. Bank Accounts, Central office C-7, Second Floor, Bandre- Kurla Complex, P B No. 8143, Bandre East Mumbai 400051
All CMDs, Public Sector Banks including IDBI Bank
Nodal Officers, ICICl/ HDFC/ AXIS/ IDBI Banks
Managers, All CPPCs
Military and Air Attache, Indian Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal
The PCDA (WC), Chandigarh
The CDA (PD), Meerut
The CDA, Chennai
The Director of Treasuries, All States
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Delhi Administration, RK Puram and Tis Hazari, New Delhi
The Pay and Accounts Office, Govt of Maharashtra, Mumbai
The Post Master Kathua (J&K)
The Post Master Camp Bell Bay
The Pr. Pay and Accounts Officer, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Port Blair


Subject: Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) to the Armed Forces Pensioners/ Family Pensioners in such cases where date of retirement is prior to 01.04.2003 and who had opted not to avail medical facilities at OPD of Armed Forces Hospitals/ MI Rooms and are not members of ECHS.

Reference: 1). This office Circular No. 544 dated 04.06.2015, Circular No. 451 dated 21.02.2011 and Circular No. 208 dated 27.07.1998
2). GOI, MoD letter No. 1(10)/2009-D(Pen/Policy) dated 29th August 2017.

Copy of GOI, MoD letter No. 1(10)/2009-D(Pen/Policy) dated 29th August, 2017 on the above subject, which is self-explanatory, is forwarded herewith as annexure to this circular for further necessary action at your end.

2. In terms of Para-1 of GOI, MOD letter dated 29th August 2017, the fixed medical allowance has been enhanced from Rs.500/- pm to Rs. 1000/- pm with effect from 01.07.2017. Ex-Servicemen who retired after 01.04.2003 have to become member of ECHS compulsorily and are not eligible to draw Fixed Medical Allowance. However, Pre-01.04.2003 retirees have the option of either joining the Scheme or draw Fixed Medical Allowance as per the extant rates.

3.The other conditions for grant of Fixed Medical Allowance as brought out in this Office Circular No. 208 dated 27.07.1998 quoted under reference shall continue to be in force. PDAs are requested to please review the cases and revise the Fixed Medical Allowance in all the affected cases accordingly.
4. This circular has been uploaded on this office website www.pcdapension.nic.in for dissemination to all alongwith Defence pensioners and Pension Disbursing Agencies.
No. Grants/Tech /0164/III

Dated: 25th September, 2017

S/d,
(Nasim Ullah)
Asst. Controller (P)

General Provident Fund (GPF) and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.8% w.e.f. 1st October, 2017 to 31st December, 2017

General Provident Fund (GPF) and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.8% w.e.f. 1st October, 2017 to 31st December, 2017.

The Government of India has announced that during the Financial Year 2017-18, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund (GPF) and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.8% (Seven point eight per cent) with effect from 1st October, 2017 to 31st December, 2017. This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1st October, 2017.

The Notification to this effect has been issued and published in the Gazette of India on 23rd October, 2017.

PIB

DoT further simplifies the process for linking of Aadhaar with mobile number

DoT further simplifies the process for linking of Aadhaar with mobile number

- Introduces new OTP based option for consumer ease with two other convenient options
- Industry welcomes the move and pledges support to the government

In a bid to expedite compliance of telecom service providers with the Hon. Supreme Court's order dated 6th February regarding linking of Aadhaar card with mobile number and reverification process of mobile users, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued a comprehensive instruction on Wednesday.

As per the new rules, the DoT has introduced three new methods to link the registered mobile number with Aadhaar i.e. OTP (One Time Password) based, App based and the IVRS facility. These new methods will help subscribers to get their mobile number linked to Aadhaar without visiting the stores of the telcos. For the ease of senior citizens and the people with disability and chronic illness, DoT has also recommended for the re-verification at subscribers' doorstep. According to the new guidelines, the telecom operators should provide an online mechanism for people to request such service and based on availability schedule the visit and complete the process.

Speaking on the development, Shri Manoj Sinha, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Communications, said "The Aadhaar number system was designed to allow all residents of the country access to critical government services and important information that they may need from time to time. Mobile penetration is increasing rapidly in the country and the subscribers need to be provided with the ease of linking of the Aadhaar number with the mobile number. It is the government's endeavour to improve convenience and reduce time and energy spent by consumers to accessing government information and services that is their right to access."

Representative of COAI stated, "The latest clarifications from the DoT are aligned with what the industry, and the subscribers need at this time. While, it will take a little time to implement the directions, we are working closely with the government to improve and enhance the convenience of our consumers for undertaking Aadhaar based e-KYC linking of their mobile number. We are implementing all the necessary processes so as to be able to use the additional methods prescribed including OTP, App based and the IVRS facility. We expect it to get much faster and easier for individual mobile subscribers to comply with the e-KYC norms using their Aadhaar Registered Mobile Number (ARMN)."

In a circular in August, DoT had given instructions to the telecom service providers to provide iris or fingerprint based authentication of Aadhaar. The new regulations have specified that the telecom service providers must deploy iris readers for this purpose within a reasonable geographical area.
Further, in keeping with privacy rules, the DoT has mandated that telecom service providers' agent should not have access to the subscribers' e-KYC data and only the name and address of the subscribers should be visible. Subscribers can verify or re-verify their mobile numbers from anywhere in the country irrespective of which service area their mobile connection belongs to.

PIB