Jammu & Kashmir Government approves 7% D.A. for it's employees.

   Government Thursday approved release of 7 per cent Dearness Allowance in favour of its employees from January, this year besides according sanction to the constitution of State Planning Board – to function as advisory and recommendatory body so as to help the state government to formulate effective policies in key areas.

   It was reliably learnt that the state cabinet, which met here this evening under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, approved the release of 7 per cent DA installment in favour of the employees. The issue was not on the agenda of the meeting but a cabinet note was referred by the finance department at the last movement.

   It could not be ascertained whether the payment of the DA would be in cash or deposited in GP Fund of the employees.

   The Cabinet also gave its nod to release of Cost Living Allowance (COLA) for the period ending June 2010 in favour of State owned Public Sector Employees, creation of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the International Trade Centre (ITC) at Pampore.

   The Cabinet accorded Administrative Approval for construction of residential flats for employees at Pampore.

Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy- clarifications thereon.

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
Railway Board

No. E(W)2012/ED-2/1

New Delhi , Dated 11-04-2012.

The General Manager,
All Indian Railways & Production Units.

Sub:- Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy- clarifications thereon.

   In terms of Railway Board’s letter No. E(W)/2008/ED-2/4 dated 01-10-2008 revised instructions were issued on Grant of Children Education Allowance to Railway employees based on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission. These instructions provide that Children Education Allowance shall be admissible to Railway servants up to a maximum of two children at the maximum rate of Rs.12,000 (since revised to Rs.15,000/-) per annum per child to cover expenses on education of children under various heads of fee as mentioned in the said letter. In respect of aforesaid policy it was further clarified under Board’s letter No. E(W)2008/ED-2/4 dated 10/06/2009 based on the advice received from Department of Personnel and Training and adopted by Railway Board, that reimbursement of Children Education Allowance is admissible for eldest two surviving children studying in schools affiliated to Board of Education.


   2. It has come to the notice of Railway Board that reimbursement of Children Education Allowance has been allowed in certain cases prior to 10-06-2009 in respect of any two children of the Railway employees. Clarifications have been sought from Railway Board as to whether the Children Education Allowance paid prior to issue of Board’s guidelines dated 10-06-2009 in respect of any two children other than the eldest two children may be recovered. This issue has been examined in consultation with associate finance in Railway Board and it has been decided that no recovery need be made from such Railway employees where Children Education Allowance has been paid in respect of any two children other than eldest two surviving children prior to 10/06/2009.

   3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

   4. This also disposes of North ‘Central Railway’s letter No.613/NCR/HQ/A/Cs/Admin/CEA dated 31-05-2010.


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(Dehasis Mazumdar)
Joint Director Estt. (Welfare)
Railway Board

Source: NFIR

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Haryana Government Employees on revised scales of pay from 01-01-2012.

No 4/1/2009-5 FR/289

GOVERNMENT OF HARYANA
F1NANCE DEPARTMFNT

Chandigarh, the 16th April, 2012

To
1. All Head of Departments, All Commissioners of Divisions,
    All Deputy Commissioners & Sub Divisional Officers (Civil) in Haryana.
2. The Registrar, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.

Subject:- Payment of Dearness Allowance to Haryana Government Employees on revised scales of pay from 01-01-2012.

Sir,
   I am directed to refer to Finance Department circular letter No. 4/1/2009- 5FR/404, dated 10th October, 2011 on the subject noted above and to say that the Governor of Haryana is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Haryana Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rates of 58% to 65% of the pay w. e.f. lst January, 2012.

   2. All other conditions for payment of dearness allowance on revised pay scale contained in the instructions including FD’s letter No. 4/1/2009- 5 FR dated 12-1-2009 shall continue to be applicable while regulating dearness allowance under these orders.

   3. The additional installment of DA payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all Haryana Govt. employees from April, 2012 i.e. for the month of April, 2012 paid in May, 2012.

   4. The payment of arrears of enhanced Dearness Allowance for the month from January, 2012 to March, 2012 shall be made in the month of May, 2012.

   5. Copy of these orders is also available on website which can be downloaded from the site www.finhry.gov.in.

Yours faithfully,

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(Subhash Sihag)
Under Secretary Finance
for Financial Commissioner & Principal Secretary
to Government Haryana, Finance Department.

Source:http://finhry.gov.in/writereaddata/Instruction/DA/DP/5994.pdf

Provision of separate dress changing room, Tiffin rooms etc for women workers.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(W)2012/PNM/AIRF/l

New Delhi, dated 25-04-2012

The General Managers (P)
All Indian Railways & PUs

Sub:- Provision of separate dress changing room, Tiffin rooms etc for women workers.

   The staff side raised a demand in the forum of PNM stating that in wake of all round talks about women empowerment, provision of separate dress changing room and separate toilets, Tiffin rooms etc for women workers may be made.

   In this connection, it is stated that the General Managers have the requisite financial powers to sanction the required Works and get them executed for such activities. It is therefore, advised that provision of separate dress changing room and separate toilets and Tiffin rooms etc, for women workers be made. Further, if necessary, resources available under the Staff the Benefit Fund may also be utilised for such purposes.

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(Debasis Mazumdar)
Joint Director, Estt (Welfare)
Railway Board

Source:http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202012/Women%20Empowerment%20AIRF%20PNM_25.04.2012.pdf

Changes in Civil Services Exam


   There is no proposal to introduce changes in the Main Examination of the Civil Services Examination, at present. However, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has appointed a committee of experts, headed by Prof. Arun S. Nigavekar, Ex. Chairman, UGC, to review the existing structure of Civil Services (Main) examination and suggest necessary changes.

   Also there is no proposal to increase the number of attempts for all candidates appearing in Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC.

   This was stated by Shri V. Narayanasamy, Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and PMO in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

Source: PIB

Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 — Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.01.2012 to 31.12.2012.

No.7(1)/EV/2012
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, the 24th April, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 — Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.01.2012 to 31.12.2012.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s O.M. No.7 (1)/EV/2010 dated 31st January, 2011 forwarding therewith Tables of Benefits under CGEGIS for the year 2011. New Tables of Benefits for the savings fund of the Scheme based on a subscription of Rs. 10 per month from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 per month w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards have been prepared for the year 2012 and a copy of the table is enclosed. Another Table of Benefits for the savings fund based on a subscription of Rs. 10 per month for those employees who had opted out of the revised rates of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990 have also been drawn up for the year 2012 and a copy of that table is also enclosed. The amounts in the Tables have been worked out on the basis of interest @ 10% per annum(compounded quarterly) for the period from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1982, 11% per annum(compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.1983 to 31.12.1986, 12% per annum(compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.1987 to 31.12.2000, 11% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2001 to 31.12.2001, 9.5% per annum(compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2002 to 31.12.2002, 9.0% per annum(compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2003 to 31.12.2003, 8% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.1.2004 to 30.11.2011 and 8.6% per annum (compounded quarterly) w.e.f. 1.12.2011 onwards. The mortality rate under the Scheme has been taken as 3.75 per thousand per annum up to 31.12.1987 and 3.60 per thousand per annum thereafter in both the cases. While calculating the amount it has been assumed that the subscription has been recovered or will be recovered from the salary of the month in which a member ceases to be in service failing which it should be deducted from accumulated amounts payable.

   2. In its application to the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Department this Office Memorandum issues in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

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(SIDDHARTH SHARMA)
DIRECTOR

To View the Table of Benefits Click Here....

General Information about-LTC/TA&DA.

General Information

   a. The concession to home town is allowed once in a block of two calendar years. The block is counted from 1956-57 and current block year for home town LTC is 2010-11.

   b. The concession to visit any place in India is admissible once in a block of 4 calendar years. The first 4 year block was 1974-77 and the current block is 2010-13.

   c. Concession is also admissible during maternity leave.

   d. Concession can be combined with journey on tour or transfer.

   e. Intended place of visit to be declared in advance, in case of All India LTC.

   f. Declared place of visit can be changed before commencement of the journey with the approval of controlling authority.

   g. Declared place of destination must be visited.

   h. Government servant and/ or members of his family may visit either the same place or different places of their choice.

   i. LTC not admissible to;

   The Government servants whose spouses are employed in Railways & National Airlines. Government servant under suspension but his family can avail the concession. Government servant who proceeds on leave but resigns without returning to duty, journey performed in a private car (owned/ borrowed or hired) or chartered bus, van or other vehicle owned, operated by private operators. When journey performed in a private car (owned/ borrowed or hired) or chartered bus, van or other vehicle owned, operated by private operators.


   j. Where no advance is drawn by Government servant, the right of a Government servant for reimbursement of LTC claim stands forfeited or deemed to have been relinquished, if the claim is not preferred within 3 months of the date of completion of return journey. If advance is drawn, final bill should be preferred within one month of the completion of the return journey.

Classification

   a. Claims for advances are processed in ‘Tatkal Seva’ of this office.

   b. The claims for advances, if submitted personally or through representative, are passed within 20 minutes.

   c. The final claims are processed in TA section and final payments are released after adjustment of advances taken.

   d. Period for submission of TA& DA/LTC claims:

   15 days after completion of journey, if advance is taken. One month from the date of completion of journey, if advance is taken. In other cases, three months from the completion of journey.
 

Common Deficiencies

   a. General:

   Bank Account number and IFS code are not given. Signature of Government servant not affixed in claim(s). Specimen signature of the Controlling Authority, in case of transfer of previous Controlling Authority, is not provided to the office in time. Counter signature of countersigning authority on TA/DA & LTC advance and final claim. Dependency certificate is not enclosed/countersigned by the countersigning authority, wherever required. Distance traveled in Kilometer is not given.


   b. Common deficiencies in Permanent transfer claims:

   In the case of carriage of personal vehicle, RC & relevant documents are not found enclosed. Copy of LPC, for verification of advance taken from the previous station, is not enclosed.


   c. Common deficiencies in LTC claims:

   Block year for which LTC is availing not mentioned. When a Government servant traveled by Private Airlines to J&K and NER, certificate to the effect that Air fare is less than LTC 80 fare issued by Air India is not enclosed Part-II Office Order for availing LTC not enclosed.


d. Common deficiencies in TA/DA claims:

   Part II Office Order/movement order is not found enclosed.

Incentives for Doctors in Government Hospitals.


   The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has taken following steps to check the migration of reputed doctors from Government hospitals:-

   (i) the age of superannuation of Teaching Specialists has been enhanced from 62 to 65 years;

   (ii) the age of superannuation of non-teaching and Public Health Specialists of CHS has been enhanced from 60 to 62 years;

   (iii) The Dynamic Assured Career Progression Scheme (DACP) has been extended upto Senior Administrative Grade(SAG) posts. The CHS officer’s promotion upto Senior Administrative grade(SAG) level are made on a time bound basis without any linkage to vacancies;

   (iv) The 6th Pay Commission has brought about an overall improvement in remuneration of doctors;

   (v) the period of study leave for CHS doctors has been enhanced from 2 to 3 years for post graduation.

   These measures have been taken during the last 3-4 years and are beginning to yield result towards retaining the doctors/specialists in Government hospitals/institutions.

   The above information was laid in the Rajya Sabha today by the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Source: PIB

Akshaya Tritya Offer from India Post: A Flat 6% Off on the Price of Gold.


                                                                                       
   This Akshaya Tritya, invest in gold coins from India Post and get a flat 6% off on the price of Gold. This is a limited period offer so don’t wait so rush to your nearest designated post office and avail the benefit of a flat discount.
 
Chief Postmaster General, Delhi Postal Circle has announce special festive offer on the purchase of gold coins from 31 designated post offices across Delhi Postal Circle. You are entitled to a flat discount on the purchase of gold coins of any denomination.

   Aksaya Tritya festival falling on 24th April this year. It is one of the most auspicious days of the year. It is often known as Akha Teej. Buying gold is an important aspect of the day and is a part of worshipping goddess Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth in households.    6% discount on gold coins has been announced to mark this auspicious day. The gold coins are available in denominations of 0.5 g, 1 g, 5 g, 8 g, 10 g, 20 g and 50 g of 24 carat with 99.99 % purity.
 
India Post, in association with World Gold Council and Reliance Money Infrastructure Limited, commenced the sale of gold coins manufactured by Valcambi, Switzerland initially with few post offices across the country in October 2008. Today, the gold coins are available through more than 800 post offices across the country.

List of Post Offices designated to sale India post Gold coins in Delhi:
 

Sl.No Nme of Post Office designated for sale of gold coins
1. Ashok Vihar HO
2. Civil Lines PO
3. Connaught Place PO
4. Delhi GPO
5. Greater Kailash PO
6. Hauz Khas PO
7. Indrprastha HO
8. Janakpuri B-I PO
9. Jhilmil HO
10. Kalkaji HO
11. Karol Bagh PO
12. Krishna Nagar HO
13. Lajpat Nagar PO
14. Lodi Road HO
15. Malviya Nagar PO
16. Naraina Ind Est. HO
17. New Delhi HO
18. Paschim Vihar PO
19. Patel Nagar PO
20. Ramesh Nagar HO
21. Rohini Sec-7 PO
22. Sansad Marg HO
23. Sarojini Nagar HO
24. Patparganj PO, Delhi - 110091
25. Jangpura PO, New Delhi - 110014
26. Munirka PO, New Delhi - 110067
27. Malka Ganj PO, Delhi - 110007
28. Sarawati Vihar PO, Delhi - 110034
29. Najafgarh PO, New Delhi 110043
30. Punjabi Bagh PO, New Delhi - 110026
31. Tagore Garden PO, New Delhi – 110027

Source: PIB

Grant of Transport Allowance to the Running Staff only taking into account pay plus 30% of pay.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(P&A) II-2011/RS-51

RBE No.51/2012

New Delhi, dated 17.04.2012

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways & Production Units etc.,
(As per mailing list No.I & II)

Sub:- Grant of Transport Allowance to the Running Staff only taking into account pay plus 30% of pay.

   One of the Zonal Railways had sought clarification whether 30% pay element is to be reckoned for the purpose of payment of Transport Allowance to Running Staff or otherwise.

   2. The issue has already been considered and also discussed with the representatives of the Staff Side after the implementation of the Fifth CPC recommendations but was not agreed to. Therefore, it is clarified that 30% pay elements, is not to be reckoned for the  purpose of payment of Transport Allowance to Running Staff.

   3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

   4. Please acknowledge receipt.

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(Salim Md.Ahmad)
Deputy Director /E(P&A)II,
Railway Board.

Source: NFIRINDIA

Revised rate of two additional increments of the Nursing Staff.

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

S.No. PC- VI / 286
No. PC-VI/2010/I/7/5/1

 RBE No.33/2012
New Delhi, dated 14.03.2012

The GMs/CAOs(R),
All Indian Railways & Production Units
(As per mailing list)

Sub: Revised rate of two additional increments of the Nursing Staff.

   The Nursing Staff holding B.Sc. Degree as additional qualification, appointed before 01.01.1996, were extended the benefit of two advance increments in terms of para 160 (2) (iii) of IREM Vol.I, 1989 Edition. These are additional increments which are non-absorbable and are not treated as pay for the purpose of allowances. Further, instructions were issued in consultaion with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare vide Board’s letter No. PC-V/2003/I/7/6/1 dated 28.02.2005 for continuation of the scheme and fixation of pay in the revised pay scales w.e.f. 01.01.1996.

   2. Consequent upon implementation of revised pay structure of Nursing Staff after implementation of 6th CPC, it has been decided, in consultation with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to continue the scheme in the present format with the slight change that the increment to be granted will be 3% of the basic pay of the Nursing Staff concerned.

   3. Only two additional non-absorbable increments are admissible to a Nurse in a particular grade where possession of such qualifications is not required as per Recruitment Rules.

   4. The grant of the aforesaid increments is subject to the condition that the concerned Nursing Staff is not required to possess the qualification, for which the increment is claimed, as a condition of employment and that they have not been allowed a higher initial pay on account of the said qualifications prior to/on/or after 01.10.1986.

   5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

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(M.K. Panda)
Joint Director, Pay Commission
Railway Board

Source:http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/pay_comm/PC6/2012/RBE_33.PDF

Privileges to Metro Rail Employees have been restored.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

No.E(W)2012/PS5-1/2

New Delhi, dated 18-04-2012.

The General Manager
Metro Railway
kolkota.

Sub. Privileges to Metro Railway Employees.

Ref.: Your Railways letter No. MRTS/E.354/Misc./Pt.II, dated 21.02.2012.

   The issue regarding curtailment of privilege in case of Metro Railway employees was discussed in the PNM meeting with AIRF held on 23 & 24 February 2012 (item No. 25/2012).

   In the said meeting, it was felt that privileges earlier given to Metro Railway employees should not have been withdrawn by virtue of introduction of RFID technology based system.

   Accordingly, it is decided that the privileges given to Metro Railway employee prior to introduction of new system, may be restored.

   Necessary amendment may accordingly be made in the system.

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(Debasis Mazumdar)
Joint Director Establishment (Welfare)
Railway Board.

Source:http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202012/MTP%20%20Privileges_18.04.2012.pdf

Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01 .01 .2012 to the employees of the Central Government and the Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale as per 5th CPC.

No. 1(3)/2008-E.II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 20th April, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Rates of Dearness Allowance applicable w.e.f. 01 .01 .2012 to the employees of the Central Government and the Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised scale as per 5th CPC.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even No. dated 17th October, 2011 revising the Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 1.7.2011 in respect of the employees of the Central Government and the Central Autonomous Bodies who continue to draw their pay and allowances in the pre-revised scales of pay as per 5th Central Pay Commission.

   2. The rates of Dearness Allowance admissible to the above categories of employees of the Central Government and the Central Autonomous Bodies shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 127% to 139% w.e.f. 01.01.2012. All other conditions as laid down in the O.M. of even number dated 3rd October, 2008 will continue to apply.

   3. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of the organizations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.

   4. Hindi version is also attached.

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(Subhash Chand)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Source:http://finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_expenditure/notification/da/da_order_cab01012012.pdf

Stepping up of pay of PAs of CSSS in case of ACP followed by ad-hoc promotion.

No. 5/16/2009-CS- II(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

3rd FLoor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003.
19th April, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:-  Stepping up of pay of PAs of CSSS in case of ACP followed by ad-hoc promotion.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 25.1.2012 on the subject noted above and to say that the issue has further been examined in consultation with the Department of Expenditure who have conveyed their advice vide I.D. Note No.18/11/2010-Legal (Pt. File)-Vol I dated 10.4.2012 and it has been decided that:-

   “the senior PAs of CSSS who have attained ACP/ad-hoc/regular promotion prior to 1.1.2006 and are drawing less pay than PAs of CSSS who have been granted ACP/ad-hoc/regular promotion after 1.1.2006 (i.e. between 1.1.2006 and 31.8.2008) may be permitted stepping up of pay subject to the fulfilment of the following conditions:

   (i) Both the junior and the senior Government servants should belong to the same cadre and the posts in which they have been promoted/financially upgraded should be identical in the same cadre.

   (ii) The pre-revised scale of pay and the revised grade pay of the lower and higher posts in which they are entitled to draw pay should be identical.

   (iii) The senior Government servants should have been drawing equal or more pay than the junior before receiving ACP/ad-hoc promotion.

   (iv) The stipulations as contained in DOPT’s O.M. No.4/7/92-Estt.(Pay-I) dated 4.11.1993 along with revision of pay scales may be observed while granting such a stepping up of pay.”

   2. The other terms and conditions mentioned in the ibid O.M. dated 25.1.2012 will remain unchanged.

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(Kameshwar Mishra)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source:http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/steppingup_PACSS.pdf

Lower Division Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for Group ‘C’ Staff 2012.

Reminder-IV

No.13/3/2011-CS-II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated: the 19th April, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Lower Division Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for Group ‘C’ Staff 2012.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 18.1.2012 followed by reminders dated 6.2.2012, 17.02.2012 and 30.03.2012 by which all the CSCS cadre units were requested to intimate vacancy position for the above mentioned Examination in the prescribed proforma. Some of the cadre Units have not furnished the vacancy position so far and some have reported vacancies in the earlier proforma.

   2. The concerned Ministries/Departments are again requested to report the vacancies in the revised prescribed proforma (a copy of the revised proforma is enclosed herewith for ready reference) at the earliest without further delay.

End. As above.

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(Kameshwar Mishra)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source:http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/ldce2012.pdf

Loans and Advances of the State Govt - Interest rates and other terms and conditions for the year 2011-2012.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Budget Branch

No.3173-F.B.

Kolkata, the 30th March, 2012

From: A.R. Chakraborty
Special Secretary
Government of West Bengal.

To : The Accountant General (A&E), West Bengal,
(Book II Section), Treasury Buildings, Kolkata — 700 001

Subject:- Loans and Advances of the State Govt - Interest rates and other terms and conditions for the year 2011-2012.

Sir,

   In continuation of this Deptt. Order No. 643 - F.B. dated the 3lst March, 2011, I am directed to say that the Governor has been pleased to fix the following rates of interest for the year 2011-2012 in respect of different categories of loans mentioned below along with other terms and conditions:-

1. Category of borrower and type of loan                                                             Rate of interest per annum

1. Loans to Local Bodies - Municipal Corporations, Municipalities,
Improvement Trusts, Development Authorities, Zilla Parishads,
Anchalic Parishads, Panchayat Samities, Housing Boards etc.                                                          13.00

2. Loans to Co-operative Societies (excluding Loans financed by the NABARD, NCDC etc.)                 10.00

3. Industrial & Commercial Undertakings of the State Government

(a) State Electricity Corporations / State Transport Corporations


(i) Working Capital Loans / Loans for Meeting Cash deficit                                                               13.50
(ii) Loans for other purposes                                                                                                       11 .50

(b) Other Public Undertakings
(i) Working Capital Loans / Loans for Meeting Cash Deficit                                                              13.50
(ii) Loans to WBREDC under RE (MNP)                                                                                          10.00
(iii) Loans to WBREDC under REC                                                                                                  5.50
(iv) Loans for other purpose                                                                                                        11.50

4. Loans for Payment of Sales Tax Arrear to the Sick Units                                                               9.25

5. Industrial and Commercial Undertakings in the Private Sector                                                       12.00

6. Ways & Means Advances / Short term Loans (Recoverable within the year)                                     6.75

7. Other Miscellaneous Loans                                                                                                         11.50

II. Terms and conditions applicable to loans under categories 1 to 7 above as follows:-

I. Recovery of Loan

(a) Rebate:    The interest rates prescribed above assume timely repayments and interest payments and hence no further rebate in rates is to be allowed for timely payments.

(b) Recovery of Principal

   (i) Recoverable within the period to be specified in each case of sanction of loan in equal annual instalments commencing from the first anniversary date of drawal of loan unless a moratorium is allowed.

   (ii) The period for repayment of loans for all parties should be restricted to the minimum possible. Normally, no loan should be granted for a period exceeding 10 years.

   (iii) The period of repayment of working capital loans should preferably be restricted to 2 or 3 years. In no case, however, the period of these loans should exceed 5 years.

   (i) Unless otherwise specified in each case of sanction of loan, interest will be payable annually on the principal amount outstanding from time to time. Moratorium on the payment of interest will not be allowed except under special circumstances of any case. The payment of interest will start from the first anniversary date of drawal of loan.

   (ii) The rate of interest will be 1% lower than the prescribed rate in case of the loans sanctioned for the period not exceeding 5 years.

   (iii) The rate of interest on loans sanctioned in respect of Externally Aided Project including Back to Back out of the loan assistance from World Bank/A.D.B etc. will be same at which it is received. Repayment period of such loans shall be not more than 10 years.

(d) Penalty Clause:  The loan sanctions/agreements should invariably include a penalty clause providing for levy of a penal rate of interest in the event of default in repayment of instalment(s) of principal and/or interest. The penal rate of interest should not be less than 2.50% above the normal rate of interest at which the loan is sanctioned.

   2. This order will, not, however, supersede the rates already fixed for the year 2010-2011 in any individual case of loan. This order will not also affect the special rates, which have been fixed under special circumstances of any case.

   3.  This order will not affect the rate of interest and terms and conditions fixed for the loan under different housing schemes of the State Govt. viz. MIGHS, LIGHS, etc. which are financed by loans from the lending institutions like the LIC, GIC, HUDCO, etc. as well as for the loans to Co-operative Societies financed out of funds provided by NABARD and loans from the NCDC, IDC, etc. In these cases, rate of interest will continue to be fixed separately in consultation with this Department on the basis of the interest rates of the lending institutions and the proposal of the Administrative departments concerned (viz. Housing Department, Co-operation Department, Animal Resource Development Department etc.).

   4. The rate of interest and terms and conditions of repayment of loans and advances by the State Government fixed in this Order will not apply in the case of loans and advances to the Closed and Sick Industries for which terms and conditions should be settled by the Admn. Departments in individual case, if not already done, in consultation with this Department.

   5. I am further to state that the flat rate of interest for all capital expenditure whether financed from loans or not, for the year, 2011 - 2012 has been fixed at 6% per annum.

   6. The Departments are required to keep a close watch on timely repayment of loans advanced by them and recovery of interest thereon. The Departments must consider the question of adjustment of defaulted dues while sanctioning a fresh loan to a borrower who has earlier defaulted.

   7. Individual cases relating to terms and conditions of loan need not be referred to Finance (Budget) Department unless it is proposed to deviate from those laid down in this order or a moratorium on repayment of principal/interest is proposed.

   8. As regards rates of interest on loans and advances to Government servants etc., separate Government orders are being issued.

Yours faithfully,

sd/-
Special Secretary

Source:http://www.wbfin.nic.in/writereaddata/3173-FB%20dt.30.03.12.pdf

Rates of interest on loans and advances to Government Servants, etc. for the year 2011-2012.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Budget Branch

No. 3174- F.B.

Kolkata, the 30th March, 2012

From : A.R. Chakraborty
Special Secretary
Government of West Bengal.

To : The Accountant General (A&E), West Bengal,
(Book II Section), Treasury Buildings, Kolkata —700 001.

Sub : Rates of interest on loans and advances to Government Servants, etc. for the year 2011-2012.

Sir,

   In continuation of this Deptt. Order No. 644 - F.B. dated the 3lst March, 2011, I am directed to say that the Governor has been pleased to fix the following rates of interest on loans taken by Government Servants during the year 2011-2012 as follows:-

1. House Building Advances                                                                               Rate of Interest per annum
(I) Up to Rs.50,000/-                                                                                                            5%
(ii) Up to Rs.1,50,000/-                                                                                                      6.5%
(iii) Up to Rs.5,00,000/-                                                                                                     8.5%
(iv) Up to Rs.7,50,000/-                                                                                                     9.5%
2. Advance for purchase of Motor Car                                                                                 11.5%
3. Advance for purchase of conveyance other than Motor Car
(Viz. Motor Cycle, Scooter &Moped)                                                                                         8%
4. Advance to Officers of All India Services / State Services for
purchase of Personal Computer                                                                                         11.5%
5. Advance for purchase of Other Conveyances
(Other than item 2 & 3)                                                                                                      5.5%
6. Other Advances (i.e. advances in connection with marriage,
illness, etc. and advances for other purposes) including passage advance                                                                                                                            5.5%

Yours faithfully,

sd/-
Special Secretary

Source:http://www.wbfin.nic.in/writereaddata/3174-FB%20dt.30.03.12.pdf

Indian Forest Service Examination, 2012.


                  The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold the Indian forest Service Examination, 2012 commencing from 14th July, 2012.  The examination will be held at various centres across the country.

                  Candidates are required to apply only through online mode.  No other mode is allowed for submission of application.  For details regarding eligibility conditions, the Syllabus and Scheme of the examination, Centres of examination, Guidelines for filling up application form etc. aspirants must consult the Detailed Notice of the examination published in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar dated 14th April, 2012 or the UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in.

Summer Coaching Camp for Children/dependents of Central Government Employees in Cricket.

No. 7/6/2012-CCSCSB
Government of India
Ministry of personnel, Public Grievances & Pension
Department of Personnel and Training
Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board

Room No. 361, B Wing, 3rd Floor,
Loknayak Bhawan, New Delhi-03
Dated the, 15th April, 2012.

CIRCULAR

   The Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board is organizing a Summer Coaching Camp for Children/dependents of Central Government Employees in cricket during summer vacations. The details of the proposed coaching camp are as follows:-

(a) Age of Trainees                         : 8 years to 16 years
(b) Duration                                   : 15th May 2012 to 15th June 2012
(c) Timing                                      : (7 A.M. to 10 A.M.)
(d) Charges (cash)                         : Rs. 300/- per head
(e) Venue                                      : Vinay Marg Sports Complex, New Delhi

   2. Application forms may be collected from Vinay Marg Sports Complex, Opposite Nehru Park, New Delhi from 01.05.2012 between 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM onwards and shall be deposited along with the requisite fee at same venue between 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Last date of submission of application form along with requisite fee and documents is 11.05.2012.

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(Raju Bagga)
Assistant Secretary

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Transfer of Ad-hoc Assistants under Rotation Transfer Policy (RTP) of CSS - reg.

IMMEDIATE
TIME BOUND

No. 1l/1/2012-CS.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi — 110 003.
Dated, the 16th April, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Transfer of Ad-hoc Assistants under Rotation Transfer Policy (RTP) of CSS - reg.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 14.03.2012 and 03.04.2012 requesting the Cadre Units to furnish a list of ad-hoc Assistants who have completed 16 years or more in the Cadre Unit in any capacity as on 01.01.2012.

   1. A decision has been taken by this Department to implement Rotation Transfer Policy in a systematic manner and it was conveyed to all the Cadre Units vide this Department’s OM No.4/12/2011-CS.I(D) dated 02.03.2012. As per schedule, ad-hoc Assistants who have completed 16 years or more in a particular Ministry/Department, as on 01.01.2012, in any capacity, except those officials who are due for retirement on attaining the age of superannuation within two years, are to be transferred.

   2. All Cadre Units are, therefore, requested to furnish a list of ad-hoc Assistants who have completed 16 years or more in the Cadre Unit in any capacity as on 01.01.2012, except those officials who are due for retirement on attaining the age of superannuation, within two years to this Department. The officials concerned may be requested to indicate their preferences for posting in the enclosed format (Annex.I) and the same may also be furnished to the undersigned by 24.04.2012. It may be noted that seeking preferences of posting should not in any way be construed as a right for claiming preference of posting.

   3. Cadre Units are also requested to furnish a List of ad-hoc Assistants, containing all the relevant information such as name, date of birth, Category, Select List year in the Grade of UDC, date from which working in the Cadre Unit, in any capacity, as per the prescribed proforma (Annex-I)) to the undersigned by 24.04.2012.

End: As above.

sd/-
(Kameshwar Mishra)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source:http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/RTPAssistantpro.pdf

Continuation of ad-hoc appointments in PS Grade of CSSS — reg.

No. 5/8/2006-CS. II
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi
Dated the 13th April, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Continuation of ad-hoc appointments in PS Grade of CSSS — reg.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 4/2/2011-CS-II dated 8.11.2011 and O.M. of even number dated 29.12.2011 on the subject mentioned above and to say that further continuance of the ad-hoc appointments has been reviewed in this Department. Since availability of regular PS of CSSS through normal modes of recruitment prescribed under the CSSS Rules is likely to take some more time, it has been decided with the approval of the competent authority that the tenure of ad-hoc appointments in the PS Grade of CSSS be extended for a further period upto 30.09.2012 or till regular PS of CSSS become available, whichever is earlier.

   2. Other terms and conditions mentioned in the OM of even number dated 31.05.2006 will remain unchanged.

   3. Hindi version will follow.

sd/-
(Kameshwar Mishra)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source:http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/PSAdhocExtn.pdf

Rate of Interest on GPF (West Bengal)

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch

No. 2908-F( J)

Date : 09/04/2012

RESOLUTION

   The Governor is pleased to decide that during the year 2011-12, accumulations at the credit of the subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds under the administrative control of the Govt. of West Bengal shall carry interest at the rate of 8% (eight per cent) for the period from 1.4.2011 to 30.11.2011 and 8.6% (eight point six per cent) w.e.f. 01.12.2011. The funds concerned are:-

(i) General Provident Fund (West Bengal Service)
(ii) Contributory Provident Fund ( West Bengal)
(iii) Provident Fund maintained under the West Bengal Non-Govt. Educational Institutions and Local authorities (CPFE) Act, 1983.
(iv) Any other Provident Fund maintained in the state Accounts with approval of this Govt.

   2. Ordered that the resolution be forwarded to all Departments of the Govt. of West Bengal and published in Kolkata Gazette.

By order of the Governor,

Sd/-
P.N. Sammader
Joint Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal
Finance Department

Source:http://www.wbfin.nic.in/writereaddata/Interest%20rate%20on%20PF%20order%20No%5B1%5D.2908-F(J).pdf

PENSION - Dearness Allowance to the pensioners and family pensioners - Revised rate admissible from 1st January, 2012 - Orders - Issued.

FINANCE (PENSION) DEPARTMENT
G.O. No. 118,  Dated 10th April 2012
   (Panguni 28, Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2043)

PENSION - Dearness Allowance to the pensioners and family pensioners - Revised rate admissible from 1st January, 2012 - Orders - Issued.

READ :
1.  G.O.Ms.No.42, Finance (Pension) Department, dated: 7.2.2011.
2.  G.O.Ms.No.280, Finance (Pension) Department, dated: 07.10.2011.
3.  G.O.Ms.No.116, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated:09.04.2012
4.  Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, Office Memorandum F.No.42/13/2012 dated: 4.4.2012.

ORDER :
   In the Government Order second read above, orders were issued sanctioning the revised rate of Dearness Allowance to the State Government pensioners / family pensioners as detailed below:-

Date from which payable Revised rate of Dearness Allowance   (per month)
With effect from 1st July 2011 58% of Pension / Family Pension

   2. The Government of India, in its Office Memorandum fourth read above has enhanced the Dearness Allowance payable to its pensioners / family pensioners from 58% to 65% with effect from 1st January, 2012. 

   3. Following the orders issued by the Government of India, the Government has now decided to sanction one additional installment of dearness allowance at 7% to the pensioners / family pensioners of the State with effect from 1.1.2012.  Accordingly, the  Government sanction the revised rate of Dearness Allowance to the State Government pensioners / family pensioners as indicated below:-

Date from which payable Revised rate of Dearness Allowance (per month)
1st January, 2012 65% of Pension / Family Pension

   4. The Government also direct that the increase in Dearness Allowance shall be paid in cash to the Pensioners / Family Pensioners with effect from 1.1.2012. 

   5.  While arriving at the revised Dearness Allowance, fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee if such fraction is 50 paise and above and shall be ignored if it is less than 50 paise. It will be the responsibility of the Pension Disbursing Authority  including Public Sector Banks etc. to calculate the quantum of Dearness Allowance payable in each individual case. 

   6.  Pending formal authorisation by the Accountant  General, the Dearness Allowance shall be paid straightaway by the Pension Pay Officer, Chennai-6, Treasury Officers and Public Sector Banks concerned.

   7.  This order will apply to the following categories of pensioners:-

   (i) Government pensioners, Teacher pensioners of aided and local body educational institutions and other pensioners  of local bodies.
 
   (ii) The State Government employees who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in Public Sector Undertaking  / Autonomous body / Local body / Co-operative institution and have become entitled to restoration of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension as well as revision of the restored amount.

   (iii) Present and future family pensioners; In the case of divisible family pensioners, Dearness Allowance shall be divided proportionately.

   (iv) Former Travancore-Cochin State pensioners drawing their pension on 1st November, 1956 in the Treasuries situated in the areas transferred to Tamil Nadu State on that date, i.e. Kanniyakumari District and Shencottah taluk of Tirunelveli District.

   (v)  Pensioners who are in receipt of special pensions under Extra-ordinary Pension Rules, Tamil Nadu and Compassionate Allowance.

   8. The expenditure on Dearness Allowance payable to the pensioners shall be debited to: 

" 2071. Pension and Other Retirement Benefits - 01. Civil - 101. Superannuation and Retirement Allowances - I. Non-Plan - AC. Dearness Allowance to Pensioners - 03. Dearness Allowance (D.P. Code 2071 01 101 AC 0306) "

   The expenditure on Dearness Allowance payable to the family pensioners shall be debited to
 
" 2071. Pension and Other Retirement Benefits - 01. Civil - 105. Family Pensions – I. Non-plan - AC. Dearness Allowance to
Family Pensioners of Tamil Nadu Government - 03. Dearness Allowance (D.P. Code 2071 01 105 AC 0308) ". 
 
   9. Orders regarding sanction of dearness allowance  to the widows & children of the deceased Contributory Provident Fund / Non Pensionable Establishment beneficiaries of State Government and the former District Board who are drawing ex-gratia will be issued separately.
 
   10. The increased expenditure due to the sanction of Dearness Allowance in this order is allocable among the successor States as per the provisions laid down under the State Reorganization Act, 1956.


 
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

           K.SHANMUGAM
                      PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

Source:http://www.tn.gov.in/gosdb/gorders/finance/fin_e_118_2012.pdf

Grant of Compensatory leave on l6th April, 2012 in connection with Election Duty.

No. 28016/02/2007-Estt (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi, 13th April, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Grant of Compensatory leave on l6th April, 2012 in connection with Election Duty.

   The undersigned is directed to say that a request has been received from the State Election Commissioner, Delhi for grant of one day compensatory leave on Monday 16th April, 2012 to all the Government of India staff Including staff of autonomous bodies who are deployed for election duty on 14th and 15th April, 2012

   2. Necessary instructions already exist for grant of compensatory leave for performance of official duty during Saturday/Sunday/holidays under Note below Rule 22 of CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972.

   3. All Ministries/Departments are requested that compensatory leave may accordingly be allowed for 16th April, 2012, subject to exigencies of work to the staff deployed for Election duty on 14th and 15th April, 2012.

sd/-
(P. Prabhakaran)
Director

Source:http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/28016022007EsttA.pdf

Dis-continuation of ad-hoc appointments in Stenographer Grade-D of CSSS -regarding.

No.5/6/2010-CS-II (C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003.
Date: 10th April 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Dis-continuation of ad-hoc appointments in Stenographer Grade-D of CSSS -regarding.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Deptt’s O.M No.5/2/2010-CS-II(C) dated 15.12.2011 by which all Cadre units of CSSS had been advised not to forward any application to the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for recruitment of Stenographers Grade-D on the basis of six monthly Limited Departmental Competitive Examination in view of CSSS Rules, 2010 which provides that Regular vacancies’ in Stenographer Grade ‘D’ of the service shall be filled by ‘direct recruitment’ on the basis of competitive examination conducted for the purpose by the SSC. Hence, the CSSS Rules, 2010 do not provide for any LDC/UDC to be eligible for the post of Stenographer Grade-D and only one mode of recruitment ie ‘direct recruitment’ has been provided for recruitment of Stenographer Grade-D.

   2. However, references are being received from various Cadre units for continuance of ad-hoc appointment of LDC’s in Stenographer Grade-D of CSSS. Since there is no provision in the CSSS Rules, 2010 for any LDC/ UDC to be eligible for the post of Stenographer Grade-D, all the Cadre Units are requested to immediately revert all the ad-hoc Stenographers Grade ‘D’ to their substantive posts. A copy of their reversion order may also be endorsed to this Department.

   3. It is also intimated that henceforth no proposal for continuation of ad-hoc appointment in Steno Grade-D shall be considered in this Department.

sd/-
(Kameshwar Mishra)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source:http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/stenoD_adhoc.pdf

Special Recruitment Drive for filling up backlog reserved vacancies for Persons with Disabilities - reg.

No. 36038/2/2008-Estt (Res)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 9th April 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Special Recruitment Drive for filling up backlog reserved vacancies for Persons with Disabilities - reg.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 28th July 2011 whereby the Special Recruitment Drive for filling up backlog reserved vacancies for Persons with Disabilities was re-launched and all Ministries/Departments were requested to fill up the remaining backlog vacancies by 31st March, 2012. The Cabinet has to be apprised about outcome of the Drive.

   2. Therefore, all Ministries/ Departments are requested to send the final report in the prescribed proformae (copy enclosed) about the outcome of the Drive by 30.4.2012 so as the Cabinet may be apprised about the achievement of the Drive.

sd/-
(Sharad Kumar Srivastava)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Special Recruitment Drive for filling up backlog reserved vacancies for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes - reg.

No. 36038/1/2008-Estt (Res)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 9th April 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Special Recruitment Drive for filling up backlog reserved vacancies for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes - reg.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 26th July 2011 whereby the Special Recruitment Drive for filling up backlog reserved vacancies for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes was relaunched and all Ministries/Departments were requested to fill up the remaining backlog vacancies by 31st March, 2012. The Cabinet has to be apprised about outcome of the Drive.

   2. Therefore, all Ministries/ Departments are requested to send the final report in the prescribed proformae (copy enlcosed) about the outcome of the Drive by 30.4.2012 so as the Cabinet may be apprised about the achievement of the Drive.

sd/-
(Sharad Kumar Srivastava)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Filling up of vacancies of Stenographer Gr.’C’ & Gr. D in various Regional Offices of Staff Selection Commission.

No A-22011/1/2008-Cadre(Ad.IV)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 3rd April, 2012.

CIRCULAR

Subject:- Filling up of vacancies of Stenographer Gr.’C’ & Gr. D in various Regional Offices of Staff Selection Commission.

   The undersigned is directed to say that the following vacancies exist in the various Regional Offices of Staff Selection Commission:-

Stenographer Gr.’C’:

Staff Selection Commission(CR), Allahabad - One
Staff Selection Commission( NER), Guwahati - One

Stenographer Gr.’D’:

Staff Selection Commission(CR), Allahabad - One
Staff Selection Commission(KKR), Bangalore - One
Staff Selection Commission(MPR), Raipur - One
Staff Selection Commission,(NWR), Chandigarh - One
Staff Selection Commission(SR), Chennai - One
Staff Selection Commission(WR), Mumbai - One

   2. The above posts are Cadre posts of CSSS. Officers who are clear from vigilance angle and willing to be considered for posting in any of the above Regional Offices, may apply to the undersigned through proper channel within one month of the date of issue of this Circular.

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(Priya Mahadevan)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source:http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02adm/A-22011_1_2008-Cadre-Ad.IV-03042012.pdf

Payment to Government servants other than salary etc. through e-Payment from lst April 2012.

F. No.1(1)/2011/TA/292
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Controller General of Accounts

Dated 31st March 2012.

Office Memorandum

Sub:- Payment to Government servants other than salary etc. through e-Payment from lst April 2012.

   The Central , Government Account (Receipts and Payments) Rules,1983 have been amended, inter alia, to provide for issue of Payment advices to the bank for direct credit by electronic transfer to the specified bank account of the payee. As per the amendments, the Government servants are, permitted to receive their salary by direct credit to their bank accounts through payment advices, at their option. Further, the amendment also provides that all payments to government servants other than salaries exceeding the limits as specified from time to time, shall be through payment advices.

   2. In accordance to the above, with effect from 1st April 2012, all Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are directed to make all payments to government servants, other than salary, above Rs. 25,000, by issue of payment advices, including electronically signed payment advices.

   3. Further, in accordance to the amended rules, with effect from lst April 2012, all Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are directed to make all payments towards settlement of retirement /terminal benefits such as gratuity, commuted value of pension, encashment of leave salary, CGEGIS, withdrawals from General Provident Fund, etc. by issue of payment advices, including electronically signed payment advices.

   4. All Ministries/ Departments and Heads of Accounting Organisations are requested to ensure the compliance of above instructions by Pay & Accounts Offices/ Accounts offices and other payment units under their control.

   5. Separate orders have been issued in respect of payments to private parties such as Suppliers, contractors, grantee, loanee institutions etc.

sd/-
(Soma Roy Burman)
Joint Controller General of Accounts

Source:http://www.cga.nic.in/pdf/pmnttogovtservant.pdf

Central Civil Services (Leave) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2012.

[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY.
PART II, SECTION-3, SUB-SECTION (i)]

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 9th April, 2012.

   G.S.R..... - In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 read with clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in relation to persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules. 1972, namely:-

   1. (1) These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Leave) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2012.

   (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

   2. In the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, (hereinafter referred to as the said rules), in rule 43-AA, the existing “Note” shall be numbered as “Note I” and after Note 1 as so renumbered, the following note shall be inserted, namely:-

   Note 2:- “Child for the purpose of this rule will include a child taken as ward by the Government servant, under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 or the personal law applicable to that Government servant, provided such a ward lives with the Government servant and is treated as a member of the family and provided such Government servant has, through a special will, conferred upon that ward the same status as that of a natural born child’.

   3. In the said rules, in rule 43-B, the following note shall be inserted, namely:-

   Note :- “Child” for the purpose of this rule will include a child taken as ward by the Government servant, under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 or the personal law applicable to that Government servant, provided such a ward lives with the Government servant and is treated as a member of the family and provided such Government servant has, through a special will, conferred upon that ward the same status as that of a natural born child’.

[F.No. 13026/5/2011 - Estt.(L)

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(Mamta Kundra)
Joint Secretary to the Government of India

   Note: The principal rules were published vide Notification No. S.O. 940, dated the 8th April, 1972 and were last amended vide notification number G.S.R..., dated the 29th March, 2012.

Source:http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/13026_5_2011-Estt.L-04042012.pdf

Ad-hoc Increase – CONSOLIDATED PAY / FIXED PAY / HONORARIUM – Employees drawing revised Consolidated Pay / Fixed Pay / Honorarium - Ad-hoc Increase from 01.01.2012 - Orders - Issued.

FINANCE (ALLOWANCES) DEPARTMENT
          G.O. No.117, Dated  9th April, 2012
          (Panguni 27,  Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2043)

Ad-hoc Increase – CONSOLIDATED PAY / FIXED PAY / HONORARIUM  – Employees drawing revised Consolidated Pay / Fixed  Pay / Honorarium - Ad-hoc Increase from 01.01.2012 - Orders - Issued.

READ - the following papers:-

1. G.O.Ms.No.274, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated 03.10.2011 
2. G.O.Ms.No.116, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated 09.04.2012 

ORDER:
   In the Government Order first read above, the Government sanctioned an ad-hoc increase in the Consolidated Pay / Fixed Pay / Honorarium with effect from 01.07.2011 at the rate of Rs.20/- per month in respect of those drawing revised Consolidated Pay / Fixed Pay / Honorarium upto Rs.600/- per month and at the rate of Rs.40/- per month in respect of  those drawing revised Consolidated Pay / Fixed Pay / Honorarium of above Rs.600/- per month.

   2. In the Government Order second read above, orders were issued enhancing the Dearness Allowance payable to Government employees on regular and special time scales of pay with effect from 01.01.2012.  Government has therefore, decided to grant ad-hoc increase to  those drawing revised Consolidated Pay / Fixed Pay / Honorarium with effect from 01.01.2012. Accordingly, Government direct that employees drawing revised Consolidated Pay / Fixed Pay / Honorarium be allowed another ad-hoc increase with effect from 01.01.2012 as detailed below:-

For those drawing revised Consolidated Pay / Fixed Pay / Honorarium upto Rs.600/- per month from 01.01.2006 Rs.20/- per month
For those drawing revised Consolidated Pay / Fixed Pay / Honorarium above Rs.600/- per month from 01.01.2006  Rs.40/- per month

   3. The arrears of ad-hoc increase for the months of January, February and March 2012 shall be paid in cash immediately.

   4. This order shall also apply to the employees of Local Bodies, Over head tank operators and Sweepers working in Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department.

  
 
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

       K. SHANMUGAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

Source:http://www.tn.gov.in/gosdb/gorders/finance/fin_e_117_2012.pdf

ALLOWANCES – Dearness Allowance – Enhanced Rate of Dearness Allowance from 1st January 2012 – Orders – Issued.

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
2012

        FINANCE (ALLOWANCES) DEPARTMENT
        G.O.No.116,  Dated  9th April 2012
        (Panguni 27,  Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2043)

ALLOWANCES – Dearness Allowance – Enhanced Rate of Dearness Allowance from 1st January 2012 – Orders – Issued.

READ - the following papers:
 
1. G.O.Ms.No.273, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated 3rd October 2011. 
2. From the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, New Delhi, Office Memorandum No.1(1)/2012–E-II(B),  dated  03.04.2012.

ORDER:

   In the Government Order first read above, orders were issued sanctioning revised rate of Dearness Allowance to State Government employees as detailed below:-

Date from which payable

Rate of Dearness Allowance
(per month)

1st July 2011

58 per cent of Pay plus Grade Pay

   2. The Government of India in its Office Memorandum second read above has now enhanced the Dearness Allowance to its employees from 58% to 65% with effect from 1st January, 2012.

   3. Following the orders issued by the Government of India, the Government sanction the revised rate of Dearness Allowance to the State Government employees as indicated below:- 

Date from which payable

Rate of Dearness Allowance
(per month)

1st January, 2012

65 per cent of Pay plus Grade Pay

   4.  The Government also direct that the above increase in Dearness Allowance shall be paid in cash with effect from 01.01.2012.

   5. The arrears of Dearness Allowance for the months of January, February and March 2012 shall be disbursed immediately.  While working out the revised Dearness Allowance, fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to next higher rupee if such fraction is 50 paise and above and shall be ignored if it is less than 50 paise.
 
   6.  The Government also direct that the revised Dearness Allowance sanctioned above, shall be admissible to full time  employees who are at present getting Dearness Allowance and paid from contingencies at fixed monthly rates.  The revised rates of Dearness Allowance sanctioned in this order shall not be admissible to part time employees.

   7.  The revised Dearness Allowance sanctioned in this order shall also apply to the teaching and non-teaching staff working in aided educational institutions, employees under local bodies, employees governed by the University Grants Commission/All India Council for  Technical Education scales of pay, the Teachers/Physical Directors/Librarians in Government and Aided Polytechnics and Special Diploma Institutions, Village Assistants in Revenue Department, Noon Meal Organisers, Child Welfare Organisers, Anganwadi Workers, Cooks, Helpers, Makkal Nala Paniyalar, Panchayat Assistants/Clerks in Village Panchayat under Rural  Development and Panchayat Raj Department and sanitary workers drawing special time scale of pay .

   8.  The expenditure shall be debited to the detailed head of account `03. Dearness Allowance' under the relevant sub-minor, sub-major and major heads of account.

   9.  The Treasury Officers / Pay and Accounts Officers shall make payment of the revised Dearness Allowance when bills are presented without waiting for the authorization from the Principal Accountant General (A&E), Tamil Nadu, Chennai-18.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)


      K. SHANMUGAM
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT.

Source:http://www.tn.gov.in/gosdb/gorders/finance/fin_e_116_2012.pdf

Utilization of Railway Quarters lying surplus due to shift/closure of establishments - Delegation of powers to.

RBE No. 43/2012

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

NO.E (G) 2002 QR1-2(Surplus)

New Delhi, Date: 20-03-2012.

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways/Production Units,
(As per standard list).

Sub:- Utilization of Railway Quarters lying surplus due to shift/closure of establishments - Delegation of powers to.

   The issue of utilization of Railway quarters lying surplus on the Railways has been under consideration of Board for quite some time.

   2. In exercise of its powers to make reasonable relaxations in public interest for a class/group of employees, in all or any of the existing provisions regarding house allotment/retention, the full Board has decided that the General Managers of the Railways be delegated the powers to allot the surplus quarters to employees posted at other stations.

   3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

   4. Please acknowledge receipt.

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(P.P.Sharma)
Executive Director Estt.(Gen.)

Source:http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202012/Utilization%20of%20Railway_Quarters%20RBE%2043%202012_28.03.2012.pdf

Tamilnadu Government increased 7% Dearness Allowance.


   Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today raised Dearness Allowance (DA) by 7% for all Government Employees, Teachers, Pensioners, Family Pensioners from January 01-01- 2012.

   Anganwadi Uzhiyar, Sathunavu Paniyallarkal will also benefit by the hike in DA. The arrears will be disbursed in cash. It will benefit 18 lakh Govt employees and cost around Rs. 1380 crores. The move follows recent DA hike by Union Government for Central  Govt employees. The announcement was made by Jayalalithaa in Satta Sabai today.

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Revised pay limits for entitlement of Passes/PTOs- reckoning of running allowance in case of running staff.

RBE NO.47/2012

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD )

No.E(W)2000/PS 5-I/10


New Delhi. Dated 02.04.20l2
       


The General Managers
All Indian Railways &
Production Units.

Sub:- Revised pay limits for entitlement of Passes/PTOs- reckoning of running allowance in case of running staff.

   lnstructions were issued vide Board’s letter No. E( W)2008/PS5. l/38 dated 06.01.2011 linking revised entitlement of Passes/PTOs to 14 Grade Pay.

   2. The issue of reckoning of running allowance for the purpose of revised entitlement of Passes/PTOs was under consideration in Board’s office. After detailed examination, Board have decided to allot equivalent grade pay to running staff for the purpose of entitlement of Passes/PTOs, as in Annexure.

   3. The ultimate Pass entitlement will be as per Board’s letter No.E(W)2008/PS5.l/38 dated 06.01.2011.

   4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

   5. Receipt of the letter may be acknoledged.

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( Debasis Mazumdar )
Joint Director Estt. (Welfare)
Railway Board.

Source:http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202012/Revised%20Pay%20limits%20for%20Pass%20of%20Running%20Staff%20RBE%2047._02.03.2012pdf.pdf

Guideline Values in respect of all areas in Tamil Nadu have been revised with effect from 1-4-2012.

   Guideline Values in respect of all areas in Tamil Nadu have been revised with effect from 1-4-2012. Detailed particulars has been hosted in the website of Tamil Nadu Registration Department.

   Normally guideline value register is available with the Registering officer. Chamber of Commerce, other Associations, Agricultural Associations and Panchayat Unions are provided with a copy of these guideline registers. Ascertain the guideline value of the property and the stamp duty, registration fees etc., to be paid from the Registering officer.

   The new system of open source is very simple to know even in their house itself.

   To check the guideline value of the particular area, first you select the zone i.e., Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Thirunelveli, Trichym and Vellore.

   Then you type your street name or village name in the respective place, click search button.

   You will get more results found for the keyword which was you type in the search columns.

   To know your Area Guideline Value Click here....

Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners - Revised rate effective from 01.01.2012.

F. No. 42/13/2012-P&PW(G)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi - 110 003
Date: 4th April, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners - Revised rate effective from 01.01.2012.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 42/15/2011-P&PW(G) dated 5th October, 2011 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief (DR) payable to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 58% to 65% w.e.f. 1st January, 2012.

2. These orders apply to

(i) All Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners
(ii) The Armed Forces Pensioners, Civilian Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates,
(iii) All India Service Pensioners
(iv) Railway Pensioners and
(v) The Burma Civilian pensioners/family pensioners and pensioners/families of displaced Government pensioners from Pakistan, who are Indian Nationals but receiving pension on behalf of Government of Pakistan and are in receipt of ad-hoc ex-gratia allowance of Rs. 3500/- p.m. in terms of this Department’s OM No. 23/1/97-P&PW(B) dated 23.2.1998 read with this Department’s OM No. 23/3/2008-P&PW(B) dated 15.9.2008.

   3. Central Government Employees who had drawn lumpsum amount on absorption in a PSU/Autonomous body and have become eligible to restoration of l/3rd commuted portion of pension as well as revision of the restored amount in terms of this Department’s OM No. 4/59/97-P&PW (D) dated 14.07.1998 will also be entitled to the payment of DR @ 65% w.e.f. 1.1.2012 on full pension i.e. the revised pension which the absorbed employee would have received on the date of restoration had he not drawn lumpsum payment on absorption and Dearness Pension subject to fulfillment of the conditions laid down in para 5 of the O.M. dated 14.07.98. In this connection, instructions contained in this Department’s OM No.4/29/99-P&PW (D) dated. 12.7.2000 refer.

   4. Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

   5. Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in this Department’s OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW (G) dated 2.7.1999 as amended vide this Department’s OM No. F. No. 38/88/2008-P&PW(G) dated 9th July, 2009. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where a pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension, will remain unchanged.

   6. In the case of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately.

   7. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case.

   8. The offices of Accountant General and Authorised Public Sector Banks are requested to arrange payment of relief to pensioners etc. on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528-TA, 11/34-80-II dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANB No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21st May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Natlonalised Banks.

   9. In their application to the pensioners/family pensioners belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with the C&AG.

   10. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure conveyed vide their OM No. 1(4)/EV/2004 dated 4th April, 2012.

   11. Hindi version will follow.

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(S. P. Kakkar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source:http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/DR2_04042012.pdf

Preparation of Select List 2009 of Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS - latest availability of ACR/APARs reg.

TIME BOUND

No.5/11/2011-CS.I(U)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,
New Delhi-110 003
Dated the 4th April, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Preparation of Select List 2009 of Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS - latest availability of ACR/APARs reg.

   The undersigned is to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 20.12.2011 and reminders dated 19.01.2012 and 24.02.2012 on the subject noted above and to state that despite repeated reminders ACRs/APARs in respect of some of the officers in the zone of consideration for US Select List-2009 have not yet been received. A list of such officers whose ACRs/APARs have not yet been received in this Department and presently posted in the Ministry/Department of is forwarded herewith.

   2. It may be appreciated that in the absence of complete ACRs/APARs in respect of officers in the zone of consideration, this Department is not in a position to send the proposal to UPSC. Delay in bringing out Select List is adversely affecting the proper cadre management of not only in the grade of US but also in the lower grades of CSS. Ministries/Departments concerned arc, therefore, requested to forward the missing ACRs/APARs/ NRCs wherever applicable, urgently to this Department, and in any case latest by 20.4.2012, failing which proposal will be forwarded to UPSC without the ACRs/APARs. Individual officers and the Ministry/ Department concerned will be responsible for any adverse effect on this account.

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(V. Srinivasaragavan)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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