Disposal of PPO - death of the pensioner with no claimant authorized for family pension in the same PPO

Disposal of PPO - death of the pensioner with no claimant authorized for family pension in the same PPO.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE
TRIKOOT-II, BI-IIKAJI CAMA PLACE.
NEW DELHI-110066
PHONES 26174596, 25174455, 261 74436

CPAO/IT&Tech/Bank Performance/37 Vol.III/2018-19/85

17/20.08.2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Manner of disposal of PPO - death of the pensioner with no claimant authorized for family pension in the same PPO.

Attention is invited to this office OM No. CPAO/Tech/Bank Performance/2014¬15/511-581 dated- 23.09.2011- (copy enclosed) wherein all Heads of the CPPC and Heads of Government Business Department of the Banks were instructed to return both halves of PPO to CPAO where no nominee is authorized for pension on the same PPO so that the family pension could be authorized to other eligible members of the family of the pensioner.

It has been observed that the both halves of the PPOs are not being returned by the CPPCs of the banks which has resulted in a number of court cases for delay in the commencement of family pension to the family pensioner other than the spouse.

It is reiterated that both halves of the PPO may be returned to the CPAO in case there is no nominee authorized for family pension on the same PPO exist as stipulated at per Para 23.3 of the Scheme for Payment of Pension to Central Government Civil Pensioners by Authorized Banks (Fourth Edition, 3rd December, 2004).

As per Para 23.3 of the Scheme for Payment of Pension to Central Government Civil Pensioners by Authorized Banks (Fourth Edition, 3rd December, 2004), wherein it is clearly stated that "The paying branch will enter the date of death of the pensioner in the disburser's portion of the PPO as well as pensioner's portion and in the register in the form as in Annexure VIII (pg. 33). The pensioner's half of PPO will then be returned to the nominee if family pension stands authorized through the same PPO; otherwise it will be returned to the Link Branch/CPPC along with the disburser's half, for onward transmission to the CPAO. The latter will up-date its record and transmit both halves of the PPO after keeping the necessary note in their records, to the PAO/AG who had issued the PPO for similar action and record".

All the Heads of the CPPC and Heads of Government Business Department of the Banks are requested to adhere to the above guidelines and return both halves of the PPO to the CPAO in order to avoid delay in finalization of family pension cases other than spouse.

This issues with the approval of Chief Controller (Pensions].

(Md. Shahid Kamal Ansari)
(Asstt. Controller of Accounts)

The non-compliance of these instructions by the banks is resulting increase in receipt of number of court cases and legal cases in CPAO, non-updation of CPAO's and PA0's relevant record, delay in authorization of family pension to the eligible family members for whom a new PPO is to be issued, causing hardship to the claimants, points raised by the Pensioners' Welfare Associations from different platforms including SCOVA meetings.


The Para 6.3.1 of the CPPC Guidelines also stressed upon the strict adherence to the codal provisions of "Scheme Booklet", CCS(Pension) Rules, Orders, Guidelines on Pension issued by Government of India/Reserve Bank of India from time to time.

Non-compliance of codal provisions by the banks is a very serious lapse on their part. Therefore, it is imperative to instruct the Heads of CPPC of all the banks/ Heads of Govt. Business Divisions to take a stock of these cases and send a Review Report within seven days from the receipt of this Office Memorandum followed by returning of both the halves of all such PPOs wherein pensioner/spouse has died and no claimant for family pension has been authorized in the PPO. The matter may be taken on priority as it is under review at the higher level.

This issues with the approval of Chief Controller (Pensions).

The Hindi version will follow.

(M.M..lidrrahik)
Asstt. Controller of Accounts

Two New Facilities for ESIC Beneficiaries Launched

PIB - Two New Facilities for ESIC Beneficiaries Launched 

Press Information Bureau
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment

23-August-2018 17:42 IST

Two New Facilities for ESIC Beneficiaries Launched 

In order to empower Insured Persons and their beneficiaries and create awareness among other Stakeholders, ESIC has come up with two new user friendly initiatives. The initiatives include the facility of ‘IVR (Interactive Voice Response)/Help Desk' for ESIC Toll Free No. - 1XXX-XX-2526 and production of seven Audio-Visual clips on ESI Benefits.

ESIC has started recently a landmark facility with ‘Launching of IVR / Help Desk' for ESIC Toll Free No. - 1XXX-XX-2526. Apart from on the spot redressal of callers' queries, this facility also receives the complaints/grievances simultaneously. Complaints requiring longer period are given unique ticket number and forwarded to PG Portal of ESIC for early redressal. The callers are satisfied and happy to experience interactive response from ‘Help Desk' for the first time. On an average, more than 1000 calls are received daily and are attended to the utmost satisfaction of the callers.

To educate and spread awareness about ESI Benefits among the Stakeholders, mainly the workforce, ESIC has produced seven Audio-Visuals using infographics and simple language. These Audio-Visuals are already available on You Tube (ESIC HQ You Tube Channel) and the response is very encouraging.

The Audio-Visual clips have been produced for ‘UMANG' platform of Govt. of India which will host the ESIC Mobile App ‘Chinta Se Mukti'. The App will be launched very shortly. The Audio-Visual clips are also being produced in English and all other major regional languages for the benefit of ESIC Insured Persons spread across the country.

The Clips will help all the Stakeholders, Insured Persons and their family members, employers and employees of ESIC to understand the various benefits being provided under ESI Scheme.
Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar has expressed hope that the launch of user friendly initiatives by ESIC will certainly empower the work force of the country.

PIB

Regarding arrangements and nomination of nodal officers for monitoring of preparations in Circles

Regarding arrangements and nomination of nodal officers for monitoring of preparations in Circles
No. 5-8/2018-PBI

Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(PBI Division)

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated: 23rd August 2018

To,
All CPsG PMsG DPS
All Nodal Officers at Directorate

Subject: Nationwide rollout of India Post Payments Bank - regarding arrangements and nomination of nodal officers for monitoring of preparations in Circles.

The Department of Posts is rolling out 650 branches and 3250 access points of India Posts Payments Bank (IPPB) simultaneously across the country on 1st September 2018. The Hon'ble Prime Minister of India has kindly agreed to preside over the national level launch function which is scheduled at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. Several Governors / Chief Ministers / Union Ministers / State Ministers / Member of Parliaments 1 Member of Legislative Assembly and other dignitaries and important personalities will be presiding the launch functions at 650 branches and 3250 access points which are being organized by the Circles across the country. The branch / access points level launch functions in the Circles will precede national level launch function at New Delhi. The combined Minute to Minute Programme for national and branch / access points level function is enclosed at Annexure - I.

The presence of Hon'ble Prime Minister and other important dignitaries / personalities in the branches and access points of IPPB across the country to simultaneously launch DoP's flagship project 'India Post Payments Bank' in 650 branches and 3250 access points will not only be historic in several aspects but will also provide massive outreach opportunity for the Department of Posts and India Posts Payments Bank (PPB) together.

Heads of Circles have been requested by the PBI Division to meticulously organize launch functions and put their best efforts at their disposal to make the simultaneous launch a grand success. The broad guidelines and checklist for organizing the launch events have already been shared with the Circles and Circles are already making adequate preparations accordingly.

Hon'ble Minister and Secretary (Posts) have been regularly reviewing the preparations of launch with HoCs and important suggestions / guidelines are given to Heads of Circles are also given responsibility of taking local level decision to organize the launch rather than waiting for instructions / guidelines from Directorate. The review meetings are being organized at the office of MoSC (I/C) on daily basis to monitor the preparations in the Circles which are currently being represented by PSI Division, IPPB and Delhi Circle. Secretary (Posts) has organized VC meetings with HoCs I PMsG I DPS which were webcasted also for larger audience in last two weeks.

Since the scale of the function is massive, it has been decided by the competent authority to nominate few SAG level officers working in the Dak Bhawan as nodal officers for reviewing preparations of the Circles for branch / access points launches and give Circle wise status update to Secretary (Posts) to appraise the Hon'ble Minister. The name of the officers and name of the Circles for which they are responsible for ensuring organization of successful launch functions is at Annexure -II. The nodal officers will continue to monitor the performance of Circles till the 100 days' rollout targets given to the Circles for customer and merchant onboarding Is successfully over.

The Heads of Circles are requested to liaison with the nodal officer for their Circle and seek support, if any, for the launch of IPPB in the Circles. They are requested to send a daily status update on the list of activities indicated in this letter to the nominated nodal officers by 4.00 pm on daily basis including weekend (25th & 26th August 2018).

The list of activities which are requested to be monitored / reviewed by the HoCs and nodal officers on daily basis is at Annexure - III. The list of activities is non-exhaustive and only indicative. Circle Heads I Nodal Officers are requested make suitable changes in the list, if required for review.
The overall responsibility of successfully organizing launch functions in the Circles rest with Head of Circles. The concerned CPMsG / PMsG / DPS should visit all venues of the branch and access points launch functions personally and physically verify the preparations / arrangement for the launch in terms of

a) Cleanliness post offices I venue where launch function is organized
b) Preparations for filling the venue to capacity including security
c) Coordination with District Administration / Police / Mayor Office / Municipalities
d) Arrangements for broadcast I webcast of national level launch function
e) Dais plan / seating arrangement! Backdrop
f) Placement of hoarding I signage of IPPB
g) Distribution of flyers! leaflets on IPPB
h) Branches are operational and transactions are taking place
i) End Users are adequately trained I retrained
j) Any other arrangement I preparation for safe and successful launch

The responsibility of organizing national level launch function at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi which will be presided over by the Hon'ble Prime Minister has already been given to CPMG, Delhi Circle. CPMG, Delhi Circle is attending review meeting at the office of MoSC (I/C) on daily basis and reviewing the progress of activities against a checklist. CSMO (IPPB) and his team is supporting CPMG. Delhi Circle for the National Level launch function and will continue to do so till the launch function is successfully over.

Secretary (Posts) will chair review meeting at 5.30 pm In the Board Room on dally basis from 23fd August 2018, to review the preparations of nationwide rollout of IPPB with nodal officers and CPMG Delhi Circle. DG (Post), Member (Technology) and CEO (IPPB) are also requested to attend the daily review meeting chaired by Secretary (Posts) at 5.30 pm in the Board Room.

Since a large number of dignitaries / guests / customers / public would be visiting Post Offices during the launch events which will provide huge outreach opportunity to the Members of Postal Services Board are requested to kindly review their areas of operations / services and take necessary action as well as issue necessary instructions to the Circles, if any. so that opportunity can be appropriately utilized by the Department for improving the image of the Department. Special focus may be given to the Customers and on Cleanliness of Post Offices.

All officers / employees of the Department of Posts and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) are requested to constructively involve themselves with the launch function to make it a grand success.
This issues with the approval of Secretary (Posts).

(T.Q. Mohammad)
Secretary (PSB) & DDG (PBI)
DOPT, postal orders

7th CPC: Option regarding commutation of additional amount of pension

Implementation of the recommendation of the 7th CPC- Option regarding commutation of additional amount of pension

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN (HQ)
18, Institutional Area,
SaheedJeet Singh Marg
New Delhi-110016.
Phone no. : 26561153, 26858570,
www,kvsangathan.nicin

Dated: 21.08.2018

F.110230 (Misc.)2018/KVS(HO)/P&I /2362
The Deputy Commissioner/Director,
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan,
All Regional Offices/ZIETs,

Sub: Implementation of the recommendation of the 7th CPC- Option regarding commutation of additional amount of pension.

It is to inform that Govt. of India vide its OM No. 42/14/2016-P&PW(G) dated 24.10.2016 has provided an option to the pensioners retired between 01.01.2016 to 04.08.2016, in relaxation of Rule 10 of CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules,1981, not to commute the pension which has become additionally commutable on revision of pay/pension on implementation of recommendations of the 7th CPC.

The Govt. of India OM is also enclosed for ready reference.

Yours faithfully
(A.K. Srivastava)
Assistant Commissioner (Finance)

Source: KVS

Revival of Indefinite Strike - AIRF & NFIR yet to take a decision

Revival of Indefinite Strike - AIRF & NFIR yet to take a decision

Railway Federations (AIRF & NFIR) are yet to take a decision regarding revival of indefinite strike

NJCA MEETING  18-08-2018

CONFEDERATION, NFPE AND AIDEF INSISTED REVIVAL OF INDEFINITE STRIKE - AUTHORIZED NJCA CHAIRMAN AND CONVENER (RAILWAY FEDERATIONS - AIRF & NFIR) TO TAKE FINAL DECISION REGARDING INDEFINITE STRIKE .

NJCA meeting was held on 18-08-2018. Government has ignored the ultimatum given by NJCA and has not given any cognizance to NJCA's Resolution adopted on 03-07-2018 and the letter dated 03-07-2018 addressed to Cabinet Secretary.

Government has betrayed NJCA and entire Central Government employees and Pensioners. Therefore, the Representatives of Confederation, NFPE and AIDEF insisted to revive the indefinite strike and start preparations for the strike immediately, as all employees are eagerly waiting for such a decision from NJCA.

Railway Federations (AIRF & NFIR) are yet to take a decision regarding revival of indefinite strike. After discussion it was decided to authorize the Chairman & Convener of NJCA (Railway Federations - AIRF & NFIR) to take final decision and convey the same to Government and also to all constituent organizations of NJCA.

As NJCA could not take any final decision regarding strike, Confederation shall go ahead with its decision to organize one day nationwide strike on 15th November 2018. In the mean time all Central Trade Unions (other than BMS) and independent Federations (including Confederation) are holding a National Convention at New Delhi on 28th September 2018. If any decision for strike is taken in that convention, the date of the Confederation's strike will be changed to synchronize with the date(s) of the Central Trade Unions and independent Federations, as already decided in the June 10th Hyderabad National Convention.

M.Krishnan
Secretary General
Confederation
Mob & Whatsapp:
9447068125
e-mail:
mkrishnan6854@gmail.com

Source: Confederation

CGGPRA: Clarification regarding the term 'Non-Family Station' in respect of concessional retention of Government Accommodation

CGGPRA: Clarification regarding the term 'Non-Family Station' in respect of concessional retention of Government Accommodation

F.No.12035/4/2015-Poll.II
Government of India
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Directorate of Estates
Policy-II Section

Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi -110 108
Dated the 1st August, 2018

Office Memorandum

Subject: Clarification regarding the term 'Non-Family Station' in respect of concessional retention given under Rule 43 of CGGPRA Rules, 2017.

In continuation to the OM. of even Number dated 10.4.2018 vide which the concessional retention of General Pool Residential Accommodation at the last place of posting by Central Government Civilian Employees, Centrally Armed Paramilitary Forces employees and officers of All India Services on their posting to a Non-family stations was extended up to 30.06.2021 on payment of normal rate of licence fee, it is further clarified that the term 'Non Family station' includes:

(i) North Eastern Region, Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep, State of Jammu & Kashmir
(ii) Left Wing Extremist (LWE) areas, as declared by Ministry of Home Affairs from time to time.

2. All the other terms and conditions of OM dated 10.4.2018 will remain unchanged.

(Swarnali Banerjee)
Deputy Director of Estates (Policy)

To
1. All Ministries / Department of the Government of India
2. All Officers / Sections in the Directorate of Estates
3. All Regional offices of Directorate of Estates/CPWD
4. On the website of Directorate of Estates
Copy for information to:
1. PS to Hon'ble HUAM
2. PS to MoS(HUA)
3. PSO to Secretary, MoHUA
4. PPS to JS(L&E), MoHUA
5. PS to DE/DE-II
6. AD(OL) for Hindi translation
7. Guard File

Source:estates.gov.in

CHS and Dental Doctors to serve the Govt upto 65 years: Option form & DoHFW OM

CHS and Dental Doctors to serve the Govt upto 65 years: Option form & DoHFW OM

A.12034/4/2018-CHS.V
Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Department of Health and Family Welfare

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated. 13th August, 2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT- FUNDAMENTAL (SECOND AMENDMENT) RULES, 2018 - OPTION TO BE SUBMITTED BY CHS AND DENTAL DOCTORS TO SERVE THE GOVERNMENT UPTO 65 YEARS - Reg.

The undersigned is directed to forward herewith the Department of Personnel and Training's notification No. GSR 767(E) published in the Gazette Of lndia dated 11.08.2018 vide which the age of superannuation in respect of the doctors belonging to Central Government and Central Government entities including Central Health Service (CHS) and dental doctors under the Department of Health and Family Welfare shall be 62 years unless they exercise the Option of posting to teaching/ clinical/ patient care/implementation of health programmes/ Public Health Programmes and functions and other areas/functions including advisory and consultancy etc. depending on their expertise and experience as decided by the competent authority from time to time, in case they desire to continue in their service upto the age of 65 years.

2. in pursuance to the above mentioned notification, it has been decided that the option in the prescribed format may be submitted by the doctors of Central Health Service and dental doctors under the Department of Health and Family Welfare who have already attained the age of 62 years or attaining the age of 62 years within 6 months from the date of publication of these amendment rules dated 11.08.2018 for their further posting to teaching/ clinical/ patient care/implementation of health programmes/ Public Health Programmes and functions and other areas/functions including advisory and consultancy etc depending on the field of their expertise/experience, in case they desire to continue in the service upto the age of 65 years.

3. The serving doctors belonging to the CHS and dental doctors of Department of Health and Family Welfare who have already attained the age Of 62 years or attaining the age of 62 years within 6 months from the date of publication of these amendment rules dated 11.08.2018 may exercise their option for posting to teaching/ clinical/ patient care/implementation of health programmes/ Public Health Programmes and functions and other areas/functions including advisory and consultancy etc depending on the field of their expertise/experience, within a period of 30 days from the date of commencement of the Fundamental (Second Amendment) Rules, 2018.

4. The doctors working in Organisations /Hospitals/Institutions, etc. under the administrative control Of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of indie and meeting the criteria mentioned in para 3 above may furnish their option through their respective Heads of Organisations Hospitals/institutions, etc. within the period specified in para 3 above to the Joint Secretary (CHS), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi-110001.

5. The serving doctors belonging to the CHS and dental doctors of Department of Health and Family Welfare who fail to exercise the option with regard to their continuation in service upto 65 years as mentioned in para 3 above shall stand superannuated from their service on attaining the age Of 62 years or on expiry of 30 days, as the case may be, from the date of commencement of the Fundamental (Second Amendment) Rules, 2018 dated 11.08.2018 whichever is later.

6. As this will be an ongoing process, the heads of Organisations, Hospitals / Institutions under the Department of Health and Family Welfare should send the ‘option’ to be submitted by the doctors who are going to attain the age of 62 years, in the prescribed format 6 months in advance, to this department i.e. to Joint Secretary (CHS), Department of Health and Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi. The doctors who fail to exercise the ‘option’ with regard to their continuation in service upto 65 years as mentioned in para 3 above and within the period specified above, shall stand superannuated from their service on attaining the age of 62 years.

7. The other Ministries/Department etc, concerned with the implementation of the Union Cabinet decision dated 27.06.2018 concerned with the implementation of the decision and are covered by the provisions of FR56(bb) are hereby provided a copy of the notification amending FR56(bb). A copy of Option Form prescribed for the doctors of CH8 and Dental doctors of MoHFW is enclosed for reference / guidance.

8. These instructions are available on this Department’s website i. e. www.mohfw.gov.in

9. These instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned including doctors of CHS and dental doctors under the Department of Health and Family Welfare.

ENCLS:
(I) DOPT Notification GSR 767(E) DATED 11.8.2018
(II) COPY OF OPTION FORMAT

(S.C.Rajeev)
Director

OPTION FOR CONTINUING SERVICE UPTO 65 YEARS BY DOCTORS OF CENTRAL HEALTH SERVICE ON ATTAINING 62 YEARS OF AGE

SL NO.	DETAILS
01	Name
02	Employee Code
04	Date of Birth
05	Educational Qualification
06	Telephone No. (Office) (Resi.) (Mobile)
07	E-mail ID
08	Present Address
09	Permanent Address

2. In pursuance of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s O.M. No. A-12034/4/2018-CHS-V, dated: 13.08.2018 and Department of Personnel and Training’s notification No. GSR 767(E) dated 11.08.2018 I,
Dr.___________________________, working as ___________________________ in the sub cadre of GDMO/Teaching/Non-Teaching/Public Health of Central Health Service have already attained the age of 62 years on ______________/going to attain the age of 62 years on ________________, am exercising the option to be posted to Teaching/Clinical/Patient Care/ Implementation of Health Programmes/ Implementation of Public Health programmes including advisory, consultancy, etc as given under:-.

SL NO.	OPTION	PREFERENCE OF OPTION (TO BE INDICATED FROM 1 TO 7)
01	Teaching
02	Clinical
04	Patient Care
05	Implementation of Health Programmes
06	Implementation of Public Health programmes
07	Advisory
08	Consultancy

3. I am aware that I will be considered for posting to posts other than administrative posts at the desired field as per my option indicated subject to availability of vacancy and administrative convenience and as decided by the Competent Authority. Further, I shall not stake any claim for posting to any additional administrative posts notified in future. I also understand that my continuation in service is subject to Government of India rules/instructions, etc issued from time to time.

(Signature of the Officer)
Name ...........................
Stamp............/Date.......

Source: mohfw.gov.in

Chennai CSD Maruti Baleno, Ciaz & X-Cross Price List - Updated July 2018

Chennai CSD Maruti Baleno, Ciaz & X-Cross Price List - Updated July 2018

The updated price list of Maruti Cars avilable in Chennai Depot as on July 2018

Prices based on Chennai Depot: All models of Maruti Cars rates and Contact details of Tamil Nadu
Dealers.

Eligible Customers are advised to get availability certificate from dealer before indent.

Payment through netbanking to SBI account of CSD Chennai, SBI Account Number:10885904527 IFSC Code: SBIN0017843

Zerox copy of pass book entry or statement of the particular transaction should be attached with indent form for payment confirmation.

S.NO	INDEX	MODEL	RATE
1	64061	CIAZ SMART HYBRID ZETA	9,12,743
3	64079	CIAZ DELTA	7,22,569
6	64235	CIAZ ZETA	7,82,292
7	64238	CIAZ SMART HYBRID DELTA	8,27,996
8	64285	CIAZ AUTOMATIC ALPHA	9,36,226
9	64290	BALENO ALPHA	7,55,793
10	64295	BALENO ALPHA PETROL	6,52,805
11	64296	CIAZ ALPHA	8,31,714
12	64297	CIAZ SMART HYBRID ALPHA	9,98,385
15	64309	BALENO DELTA	6,39,871
16	64312	BALENO SIGMA	5,85,018
17	64311	BALENO DELTA PETROL	5,39,013
18	64315	BALENO ZETA PETROL	5,91,593
19	64316	CIAZ SAMART HYBRID SIGMA	8,21,165
20	64318	CIAZ VXI(O)	6,87,625
21	64314	BALENO ZETA	6,93,360
22	64313	BALENO SIGMA PETROL	4,81,733
23	64721	CIAZ AUTOMATIC ZETA	8,37,067
24	64722	CIAZ AUTOMATIC DELTA	8,27,086
25	64331	MARUTI BALENO RS PETROL	7,48,633
26	64358	MARUTI BALENO ZETA (AUTO) P	6,87,559
27	64310	BALENO DELTA (AUTOMATIC) PETROL	6,34,201
28	64347	BALENO ALPHA (AUTO) PETROL	7,48,852
29	64344	IGNIS ALPHA (PETROL)	5,76,770
30	65206	IGNIS ALPHA DUAL TONE	5,73,715
31	65203	IGNIS DELTA	4,52,670
32	65207	IGNIS DELTA AMT	5,00,835
33	65204	IGNIS ZETA	4,90,384
34	64345	IGNIS ZETA AMT (PETROL)	5,54,131
35	65208	IGNIS ZETA AMT DUAL TONE	5,51,076
36	65205	IGNIS ZETA DUAL TONE	5,01,913
37	64220	MARUTI S-CROSS SMART HYBRID ALPHA	9,97,362
38	64223	MARUTI S-CROSS SMART HYBRID DELTA	8,31,889
39	64307	MARUTI S-CROSS SMART HYBRID SIGMA	7,65,522
40	64077	MARUTI S-CROSS SMART HYBRID ZETA	8,81,097

Grant of financial upgradation under ACP & MACP schemes for the central Government Civilian Employees including Railway employees

NFIR

Grant of financial upgradation under ACP & MACP schemes for the central Government Civilian Employees including Railway employees

No. IV/MACPs/09/part II

Dated: 21/08/2018

The Secretary / DoP&T
(Department of personnel PG & pension),
Department of personnel & Training,
North Block,
New Delhi.

Dear Sir,

Sub: Grant of financial upgradation under ACP & MACP schemes for the central Government Civilian Employees including Railway employees - reg.

Ref: (i)  Dop&T oM No.35034/1/97-Estt (D) dated 09/08/1999.
        (ii) Dop&T oM No.35034/3/2008-Estt (D) dated 19/05/2009.

NFIR invites kind attention to the OM dated 09/08/1999 wherein the Government of India (DoP&T) had introduced 'Assured career Progression Scheme' (ACPs) for the central Government civilian Employees pursuant to the recommendation of 5th central pay commission. The ACP Scheme was made effective in the Central Government departments from 1999. The ACP Scheme remained functional until 31/08/2008 (as clarified by the DoP&T vide para 9 its OM dated 19/05/2009) due to the fact that the 'Modified Assured Carrer Progression Scheme' was introduced by the DoP&T, replacing ACPS w.e.f. 01/09/2008, pursuant to the recommendations of 6th CPC.
The Federation has however been receiving representations from the Central Government civilian Employees, mainly railway employees from all corners of the country to make the MACP Scheme operational w.e.f. 01/01/2006
01/01/2006 instead from 0l/09/2008, pursuant to the order dated 08th December, 2017 passed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal Diary No.3744 of 2016. In this connection, NFIR places following facts for consideration:-

• on perusal of the order of the Apex court, it is found that the Hon'ble Apex court has held that the MACP is a part of pay structure recommended by the 6th CPC, the same cannot be considerd as allowance which had been given effect from 01/09/2008. The said order has also cited the Resolution dated 30/08/2008 of the Government which was referred in the notification issued by the Ministry of Finance wherein MACP has been defined part of 'Pay structure' and not as 'Allowance' and therefore should be given effect from 01/01/2006.
• The order dated 8th Dec 2017 passed by the Apex court has already been implemented by the Ministry of Defence, giving effect to the MACPs w.e.f.01/01/2006 through an OM dated 25/07/2018.
• DoP&T may kindly take note that in para 6.5.2 & 6.5.4 of the report of 6th CPC, the Commission had recommended for implementation of the revised pay structure consisting of Pay Band and Grade Pay w.e.f. 01/01/2006 while the revised allowances were given effect from prospective date i.e. 01/09/2008.
• Ministry of Finance vide Gazette of India, Extraordinary Notification of Resolution No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 29/08/2008 had implemented revised pay structure (Pay Band & Grade Pay) w.e.f. 01/01/2006 whereas the implementation of MACPS was made effective from 0110912008, Accordingly, Ministry of Railways also implemented revised Pay structure w.e.f. 01/01/2006 vide its order dated 04/09/2008 while the rates of Non Practicing Allowance (NPA) were revised w.e.f. 01/01/2006 vide Board's order dated 22/09/2008. Therefore, the MACPS which is part of Pay structure as decided by Apex Court should be given effect from 01/01/2006 in railways and all other Central Government departments.
• Another important fact which cannot be ignored is, that the Apex Court had held that the benefit of ACP granted to an employee is part of the Pay structure which not only affects the pay but also pension of the employee, therefore, decided that the ACP is not allowance but a part of pay. At the same time, the Hon'ble Supreme Court further held that there can be no dispute that grant of ACP is part of pay structure and that the resolution dated 30/08/2008 relating to implementation of 6th CPC recommendations on pay structure, pay bands, grade pay etc have been given effect from 0110112006 and also added that this is the decision of the Cabinet which could not have been modified by issuing executive instructions.
• NFIR suggests that while issuing modified instructions, in compliance with Apex Court order, the DoP&T may allow option opportunity to all those beneficiaries of ACPS as well MACPS to exercise their option for financial upgradation from the dates advantageous to them so as to avoid further grievances.
• Summing up, NFIR urges upon the DoP&T to kindly consider the above points and issue modified instructions for granting financial upgradation under MACPS with effect from 01/01/2006 as was done by the Ministry of Defence. A copy of the instructions issued may be endorsed to this Federation.

Yours faithfully,

(Dr.M.Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source: NFIR

7th CPC and OROP: Revision of Casualty Pensionary Awards in respect of Pre-2006 Armed Forces Officer and JCOs/ORs pensioners

7th CPC and OROP: Revision of Casualty Pensionary Awards in respect of Pre-2006 Armed Forces Officer and JCOs/ORs pensioners - Clarification

OFFICE OF THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS)
DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD- 211014

Circular No. 604

Dated: 16.08.2018

To,

    The Chief Accountant, RBI, Deptt. Of Govt. Bank Accounts, Central office C-7, Second Floor, Bandre- Kuria 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

Sub:- Revision of Casualty Pensionary Awards in respect of Pre-2006 Armed Forces Officer and JCOs/Ors pensioners: Clarification.

Ref:- This office Circular No. 569 dated 19.10.2016.

There are several representations from various War Veteran Associations demanding the benefit of Maximum of Term of Engagement in OROP as well as in 7th CPC revision quoting the Para-3 of Circular No. 569 dated 19.10.2016. Thus, it appears that there are some misinterpretation /confusion about Para-3 of Circular No. 569 dated 19.10.2016, which needs to be clarified in this regard.

Earlier vide Annexure No.-II of MoD letter No. 200847/Pen-C/71 dated 24.02.1972, there was a provision that Service Element of War Injury Pension will be equal in amount to the normal retiring pension of the rank held at the time of disablement for maximum service of rank. It means Service Element of War Injury Pension was admissible for maximum term of engagement subject to restriction that War Injury Pension should not be more than last pay drawn. Prior to 6th CPC the Service Element/ Service Pension was given 50% of the reckonable emoluments for 33 years of Qualifying Service including weightage, and for lesser period it was proportionately reduced. It is pertinent to mention that after evolution of 6th CPC provision concept of pro-rata reduction has been dispensed with. As per 6th CPC orders pension will be 50% of the last pay drawn irrespective of Qualifying Service. Therefore, relevance of Maximum Term of Engagement becomes obsolete.

The minimum guaranteed pension after implementation of 6th Central Pay Commission, was initially determined on the basis of minimum of the Pay in Pay Band plus Grade Pay vide MoD letter dated 11.11.2008 (Circular No. 397 of this office). This was further modified with issue of MoD letter No. 1(04)/ 2015 / (1)-D (Pen/ Pol) dated 03.09 .2015 for revision of Service Pension/ Service Element in respect of Pre-2006 Commissioned Officers/JCOs/ORs pensioners on the basis of minimum of fitment table for the Rank in the revised Pay Band as indicated under fitment tables, and accordingly Circular No. 547 and 548 has been issued for PBORs and Commissioned Officers respectively. The ibid minimum guaranteed pension was calculated as 50% of minimum of fitment table for 33 years of Qualifying Service including weightage with pro-rata reduction for lesser period.

The minimum guaranteed disability element/war injury element was not covered in the ibid MoD letter dated 03.09.2015. Therefore, .MoD letter No. 16(01)/2014/ D(Pen/ Pol) dated 18.05.2016 was issued (Circular No. 560) for revision of Casualty Pensionary awards in respect of Pre-2006 Armed Forces Officers and JCO/ORs Pensioners/ Family Pensioners, which provides for minimum guaranteed Disability Element/War Injury Element. The clause of pension upto Maximum Term of Engagement in case of War Disabled Pensioners which was admissible prior to 6th CPC was omitted in both the above circulars of minimum guaranteed pension. Therefore, there was a need to clarify this issue and hence the Para-3 has been inserted in Circular No. 569 dated 19.10.2016. After issue of GOI MoD letter No. 1(2)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 30.09.2016 for delinking of qualifying service of 33 years for revision of pension under minimum guaranteed pension, Para No, 3 of Circular No. 569 has become redundant and therefore this Para-3 may be treated as deleted.

After implementation of 6th CPC and subsequently also in 7th CPC, pension will be determined on the basis of 50% of last pay drawn irrespective of Qualifying Service, so the relevance of pro-data reduction for lesser qualifying service become redundant as full pension is admissible for each qualifying service in each rank. Therefore, pension upto term of engagement has also become redundant. Further, the pension as per OROP rates was based on the live data of 2013 retirees where pension was given as per 6th CPC provisions. Therefore, the demand of pension upto term of engagement has also become obsolete.

Therefore, it is requested that the issue may be dealt with accordingly and the pensioner approaching for this may be clarified on similar lines duly stating that pension upto term of engagement in case of war disabled pensioners in OROP as well as 7th CPC revision is irrelevant.

This circular has been uploaded on official website of this office www.pcdapension.nic.in

No. Gts/Tech/05/LXXX
Dated: 16.08.2018

(Sushil Kumar Singh)
Jt. CDA(P)

Source: pcdapension.nic.in