Expected DA from July-2013, AICPIN for the month of March-2013.

Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) March 2013.

   According to a press release issued today by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour & Employment the All-India CPI-IW for March, 2013 rose by 1 point and pegged at 224 (two hundred and twentyfour). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.45 per cent between February and March compared with 1.01 per cent between the same two months a year ago.

   The largest upward contribution to the change in current index came from Food group which increased by 0.84 per cent, contributing 0.82 percentage points to the total change. This was followed by Miscellaneous group with 0.53 per cent increase contributing 0.26 percentage points to the change. At item level, largest upward pressure came from Rice, Wheat & Wheat Atta, Fish Fresh, Goat Meat, Vegetable Green & non-Leafy, Apple, Tea (Readymade), Firewood, Medicine (Allopathic), Private Tuition Fee, Bus Fare, Petrol, etc. However, this was compensated by Mustard Oil, Eggs (Hen), Poultry (Chicken), Onion, Potato and Sugar putting downward pressure on the index.

   The year-on-year inflation measured by monthly CPI-IW stood at 11.44 per cent for February, 2013 as compared to 12.06 per cent for the previous month and 8.65 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 13.21 per cent against 14.98 per cent of the previous month and 8.16 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.

   At centre level, Salem recorded the largest increase of 7 points followed by Sholapur and Quilon (6 points each). Among others, 5 points rise was registered in 4 centres, 4 points in 2 centres, 3 points in 4 centres, 2 points in 12 centres and 1 point in 18 centres. On the contrary, a decline of 2 points was reported in Jharia, Chennai, Siliguri, Mariani-Jorhat, Asansol and Kodarma and 1 point in 10 centres. Rest of the 19 centres’ indices remained stationary.

   The indices of 34 centres are above All-India Index and other 43 centres’ indices are below national average. The index of Ajmer centre remained at par with all-India index. The next index of CPI-IW for the month of April, 2013 will be released on Friday, 31 May, 2013. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureau.gov.in.

PIB

Reimbursement of Fee under Scholarship Scheme.

   Under the Merit-Cum-Means based scholarship Scheme for students belonging to the notified minority communities full course fee is reimbursed in respect of the 85 Listed Institutions only. For students in other Institutions upto to Rs. 20,000/- is reimbursed.

   There is no separate Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship scheme for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Under the existing Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBCs, there is a provision for reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees in addition to maintenance allowance, reader charges for blind students, study tour charges, thesis typing/printing charges, book allowances for students pursuing correspondence course, etc for complete duration of the course.

   This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Shri P. Balram Naik in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

PIB

Promotion Scheme for CGHS Homoeopathic and Unani Doctors.

   As per the 5th Central Pay Commission’s recommendation, career progression had been granted to the ISM&H (Indian Systems of Medicine & Homeopathy) Physicians possessing the medical qualifications approved by the Central Council for Indian Medicines/Central Council of Homoeopathy on the pattern available to the Allopathic doctors//General Duty Medical Officers of Central Health Service (CHS).

   According to the Recruitment Rules for Chief Medical Officer (Non Functional Selection Grade), Union Public Service Commission has to conduct the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) process for promotion to this grade. In respect of the Unani Doctors, the CMO (NFSG) grade has already been granted to 8 eligible Unani doctors. In respect of Homoeopathic doctors, UPSC has asked for certain information / documents in respect of the officers under consideration.

   This information was given by the Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.

PIB

Grant of Interest free advance to Government employees for the purchase of wheat during the year 2013-2014.

No.46/1/2011-WM(6)

From
The Principal Secretary to Government Haryana,
Finance Department.

To
1. All Heads of Departments in Haryana.

2. The Registrar, Punjab and Haryana High Court & All District & Session Judges in Haryana State.

3. All Commissioners of Divisions, Deputy Commissioners & S.D.Os (Civil) in Haryana.

Dated Chandigarh, the 26th April, 2013.

Subject:- Grant of interest free advance to Government employees for the purchase of wheat during the year 2013-2014.

Sir,
   With reference to subject noted above, i am directed to say that the State Government has decided to grant an interest free advance of ` 11,000/- ( ` Eleven thousand only) to Haryana Government employees in the State who wish to purchase wheat for their own/their families consumption during the year 2013-14 is as under:-

Sl. No.

Category

Admissibility Conditions

Admissibility limit of Advance and
Installments of Recovery.

1.

Wheat Advance

i) All Group D” employees.
ii) Group C” employees getting Basic Pay+ DP upto ` 7,000/-in Pre-revised scale and upto ` 8000/- in revised scale (PB+Grade Pay).
` 11,000/- recoverable in not more than 10 Installments.

   2. The advance will be admissible to permanent/temporary regular employees only. The advance will be sanctioned by the Drawing & Disbursing Officers concerned who would, in the case of temporary employees, allow advance on the basis of a surety to their satisfaction so that it is fully secured and its recovery is ensured from the loanee before the close of the financial year 2013-2014.

   3. The following conditions should be observed in sanctioning this loan:-

   i) A certificate may be obtained within one month of the drawal of the advance from the loanee to the effect that he has utllized the loan for the purchase of wheat.

   ii) The officer concerned, before sanctioning the advance, should satisfy himself that the incumbent will continue in service until full recovery of the total amount of advance is effected.

   iii) These orders will cease to operate after the 31st May, 2013.

   iv) The recovery of the first instalment of the advance should preferaby be made from the pay for the month of May, 2013.

   v) The advance should not be granted to those employees who are on deputation to other Govt./Corporations and Local Bodies etc.

   vi) The advance will not be admissible to work charged, contractual and daily wages employees.

   vii) Where both husband and wife are employed, the wheat advance should be allowed to only one of them.

   4. It is requested that the schedule of recoveries should be attached with each pay bill in the proforma enclosed. It is also requested that the detailed accounts of the recoveries of the advance should be maintained by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers which should be reconciled with the office of the Accountant General, Haryana (A&E) every month.

   5. The expenditure incurred on the grant of wheat advance may be communicated to the Finance Department (in Ways & Means. Br.) by the Head of Departments by 30.06.2013 positively in the enclosed Performa.

   6. The expenditure may be debited to the Major Head, “7610-Loans to Govt. Servants. etc-51-NA-800-Other Advances-(99) Advances for purchase of Foodgrains-51NA-50-Advances (Non-Plan). The recoveries made may be credited to the corresponding receipt head i.e.”7610-Loans to Govt. Servants etc.-51NA-800-Other Advances-(99) Advance for Purchase of Foodgrains-51NA-(Receipt)

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-
(Subhash Sihag)
Deputy Secretary Finance
for Principal Secretary to government
Haryana Finance Department

Source:http://finhry.gov.in/writereaddata/Instruction/W&M%20Branch/6088.pdf

Min. of Railways: Special Incentive Scheme for CLW for the year 2012-13.

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)

No.2007/M(PU)/1/11

New Delhi, dated: 28.03.2013.

The General Manager,
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works,
Chittaranjan.

Sub: Special Incentive Scheme.

Ref: CME/Loco/CLW’s letter No.PE/PROG/23 dated 11.06.2012.

   Ministry of Railways has approved the Special Incentive Scheme for CLW for the year 2012-13 subject to the following:-

   (a) In order to achieve desired level of production, possibility of transfer of excess Essential Indirect Workers to direct incentive shops may be explored instead of outsourcing and OT payment.

   (b) All out efforts may be made for switching over to GIS at CLW in a time bound manner.

   (c) Reduction in allowed time due to commissioning of new CNC machines at CLW may be ensured.

   (d) There will be no staff increase. Outsourcing and OT payment will be controlled. All other terms and conditions would remain the same as were applicable for the year 2011-2012.

   This issues with the concurrence of Finance Dte. of the Ministry of Railways.

Sd/-
(A. Rastogi)
Director Mech. Engg.(PU)
Railway Board

Source: NFIR

Min of Defence: Main Battle Tanks.

   The Government has assessed the requirement of Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) that would be required for defence preparedness.The requirement for Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) for defence preparedness has been assessed and laid down in the Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP) document for the period 2012- 2027. Disclosure of further information on the subject is not in the national interest.

   The Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) ARJUN Mark I have been manufactured indigenously and ARJUN Mark II is under development. The T-90 tanks are manufactured indigenously by Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) under licensed production from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The Future Main Battle Tank (FMBT) is under indigenous design and development.

    This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri C. Rajendranin Lok Sabha today.

Source: PIB

CGHS FAQ : FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS ABOUT CGHS.

FAQ on Central Government Health Scheme : More questions clarified as FAQ

   Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued recently some clarifications as in the form of Questions and Answers, now further the Department has once again issued with more details of the scheme on its portal. Lot of questions and answers is given with detailed references, certainly it could be very useful for the both sides of employees and Department authorities.

1. Who are entitled for CGHS facilities
   a. All Central Govt. employees and their dependant family members residing in CGHS covered areas.
   b. Central Govt Pensioners and their eligible family members getting pension from Central Civil Estimates
   c. Sitting and Ex-Members of Parliament
   d. Ex-Governors & Lt. Governors
   e. Freedom Fighters
   f. Ex-Vice Presidents
   g. Sitting and Ex-Judges of Supreme Court & High Courts
   h. Employees and pensioners of certain autonomous organizations in Delhi
   i. Journalists (in Delhi )Accredited with PIB
   j. ( for OPD & at RML Hospital)
   k. Delhi Police Personnel in Delhi only
   l. Railway Board employees

2. In how many cities CGHS is presently operative?
CGHS facilities are available in 25 cities in India
   1. Ahmedabad 2 Allahabad 3 Bengaluru 4 Bhopal 5 Bhubaneshwar 6. Kolkata 7. Chandigarh 8 Chennai 9.Dehradun 10.Delhi & NCR 11.Guwahati 12. Hyderabad 13. Jabalpur, 14. Jaipur 15 Jammu 16. Kanpur 17. Lucknow 18. Meerut 19. Mumbai 20. Nagpur 21 Patna 22.Pune 23. Ranchi 24. Shillong 25. Thirruvananthapuram

3. For CGHS cards , as dependant , what is the meaning of the word “ family “
 
The term ‘family’ means and includes:-
   a. “Husband or wife as the case may be and other dependant family members.
   b. Dependant Family Members: parents, sisters, widowed sisters, widowed daughters, minor brothers and minor sister, children and step-children wholly dependent upon the Government Servant and are normally residing with the Government Servant”.
   Also now included , dependent divorced / separated daughters ( including their dependant minor children) and step-mother.
   c. The term dependency means that income from all sources including pensions and pension equivalent of DCRG benefit is less than Rs.3500/- plus amount of DA on Basic pension of Rs3500/- per month.
   d. However, there is no such clause as dependency in respect of spouse.

4. What is the procedure to register with the CGHS?
   a. Pensioners:
   b. One can get a CGHS card made from the office of AD / JD of the City.
   c. Forms can be downloaded from CGHS Website or can be taken from office of AD / JD of city.
   d. Documents required
   i. Application in prescribed format
   ii. Proof of Residence
   iii. Proof of Stay of dependents
   iv. Proof of age of son
   v. Disability certificate, if any in case of sons aged 25 & above, who would otherwise cease to be a beneficiary.
   vi. Photos of eligible family members
   vii. Surrender Certificate of CGHS Card while in service ( only in those cases where CGHS Card was issued while in service)
   viii. Attested copies of PPO & Last Pay Certificate
   ix. Draft for required amount towards CGHS contribution – in the name of ‘P.A.O., CGHS New Delhi’ in Delhi-and in the name of ‘AD, CGHS of the city’.
   x. In case PPO is not ready for any reason there is option to get a provisional card on the basis of Last Pay Certificate.
   xi. The data is entered through computers and entered in data base and a print out is issued same day for immediate use. Plastic cards are subsequently sent to the residence of the card holder by post. e. Serving employees:-

   Serving employees submit the forms in prescribed format enclosing photos of eligible family members and submit to the Ministry / Department/Office , where he / she is employed. The application form shall be forwarded by the Ministry / Office /Department to the office of Addl. Director CGHS of city for preparation of card. Print out is issued for immediate use.

5. Are CGHS facilities free of cost?
   For serving employees residing in CGHS covered area obtaining CGHS card is compulsory Deduction from salary is made by the department, every month, depending upon their pay w.e.f 1st June 2009
Grade Pay w.e.f 1st June 2009 Contribution
Upto Rs.1650 /- Rs. 50/-
Rs.1800/-, Rs1900/-, Rs.2000/- , Rs.2400/- and Rs.2800/- Rs. 125/-
Rs. 4200/- Rs.225/-
Rs.4600/-,Rs.4800/-, Rs.5400/- Rs.6600/- Rs.325/- and Rs. 7600/- and above Rs.500/-
    Pensioners who want to avail CGHS facilities can make contribution either on yearly basis or one time ( ten yrs ) contribution for whole life validity.
   Payment can be made by Demand Draft in favour of “ P.A.O. CGHS Delhi” if in Delhi or “ Additional Director of the CGHS City “
   Contribution in respect of Pensioners are calculated on the basis of grade pay they are entitled had they been in service , but for superannuation.

6. What is the system for the services of specialists in Dispensaries?
   Prior registration is required appointment with the CGHS Wellness Centre, where specialist services are available. However, In case of emergency contact CMO i/c of dispensary of Wellness Centre for consulting specialist without prior appointment.

7. Is there any interactive mechanism at dispensary level?
   At the Wellness Centre ‘Local Advisory Committees’ are formed. CMO i/c holds a meeting with Local Advisory committee members to discuss local dispensary related issues.

8. How long does it take to get the CGHS Cards?
   Normally computerized printout of index card is issued on the same day. Plastic cards are sent to the residence in ‘3’ weeks time.

9. Whom Should I approach in case the CGHS Card is not issued to me in the prescribed time?
   Contact Joint Director (HQ), CGHS, Bikaner House, New Delhi in case of Delhi and Addl. Director of City in case of other cities.

10. What should I do if I lose my CGHS Cards ?
   Application is to be submitted to AD/JD along with two photographs and a IPO for Rs. 50/- for issue of duplicate card.
Indian Postal Order payable to “ P.A.O. CGHS Delhi” if in Delhi or “ Additional Director of the CGHS City “ in respect of other cities

11. What should I do if the details on the Card viz. name, date of birth, entitlement, etc. are wrong?
   Kindly bring the anomalies to the notice of Joint Director, CGHS (HQ), and Bikaner House in Delhi and to the Addl. Director, Joint Director of concerned CGHS City in other cities.

12. Is there a colour scheme for plastic cards? What are the details?
  
CGHS Plastic cards have the following colour at the top:
i. Serving Government employees - Blue
ii. Pensioners, ex-MPs , Freedom Fighters, etc., - Green
iii. Member of Parliament -
Red
iv. Beneficiaries of Autonomous Bodies / Journalist - Yellow

13. I retired in 1998 from Central Govt. but, I never made a CGHS card. Can I get a card now?
   Pensioners can apply for CGHS card with relevant documents.
   However, the subscriptions as applicable at current rates shall have to be paid.

14. My husband/wife is also employed under Central Government and is eligible for a separate CGHS Card. Is it necessary that separate cards are to be obtained?
   No. Spouse drawing higher pay shall make the card and other spouse is eligible to avail CGHS benefits as member.

15. My husband / wife retired in 2002. He /she was paying CGHS subscription every year. After his death can I get Card on my name. Do have I to pay extra. Shall I get Life Time Valid card
   Yes, the ownership of card can be transferred in the name of spouse on submission of required documents. Addl. Director of concerned city shall transfer the ownership of Card in the computer Data base and same CGHS plastic cards with same Beneficiary ID can be used
   a. No extra payment to be made, in case of life time cards.
   b. However in other cases one has to pay 10 years subscription for life time card
   For example, if the spouse had contributed for seven years before he expired , balance payment for the remaining three years is to be paid for a life time card.
   c. Documents required : Application in prescribed format Proof of Family Pension with its break up from Bank Prescribed contribution if, card is not for life time

16. How to transfer CGHS card from one WC to other in the same city?
   d. If there is any change in residential address , CMO i/c may be approached with proof of residence for transferring the data from one Wellness Centre to another in the same city. CMO i/c of the new Wellness Centre will accept the data of transferred card.
   e. In respect of serving employees the request is to be forwarded by his/her office / department.

17. I am CGHS beneficiary at Kanpur. Visiting Mumbai for 6 months. Can I get CGHS facilities at Mumbai .Can same card of Kanpur continue or a separate card to be made. From where to get permission for the same?
   Subsequent to computerization no separate permission is required and CGHS card is valid for availing facilities from any CGHS Wellness Centre in India. For any assistance , Addl. Director of the city may be contacted.

18. Who is competent to delete name of sons who have crossed age of 25 years?
   CMO i/c of Wellness Centre is competent to delete the name of son aged 25 yrs and above. Computer system does not allow sons aged 25 and above to avail medical facilities.

19. After retirement in 2007 I got a Life time Pensioner CGHS card made in Delhi. Now I am shifting to Dehradoon. Can I use the same card. Do I pay again?
   Pensioners shifting from one CGHS covered city to another, will have to apply to the Addl. Director of concerned city for transfer of card. The card shall be transferred online and a receipt will be issued to the beneficiary , on the basis of which , Addl. Director of new city ( say Dehradun) shall receive the data. Same Plastic cards and same Ben ID will be valid. No contribution is required to be paid in respect of pensioner benfciries holding life time cards.

20. I live in Gurgaon but my office is in Saket. Can I avail facilities from both the places because it is convenient for me.
   Yes. Subsequent to computerization CGHS facilities can be availed from any Wellness Centre in India.

21. Is there any age limit for sons / daughters as dependant in CGHS Card ?
   f. Son is eligible till he starts earning or attains the age of 25 years or gets married whichever is earlier.
   g. However, in case the son is suffering from any permanent disability of any kind (physical or mental) he is eligible for CGHS benefits even after 25yrs .
   h. Disability means blindness, low vision, leprosy-cured, hearing impairment, locomotor disability, mental retardation, mental illness.
   A disability certificate from Medical Board is required.
   i. Daughter is eligible till she starts earning, or gets married, whichever is earlier (irrespective of age)

22. Are step-children allowed CGHS facilities?
   Yes. If they are dependent on card holder: other conditions as in case of dependant sons and daughters.

23. Can dependent in-laws be included under family members for CGHS facilities?
   A lady Government servant will be given a choice to include either her parents or parents –in-law for the purpose of availing the benefits under CGHS subject to the condition of dependence and residence, etc., being satisfied. Such option is not available for male Government servants

24. Me and my wife are both central Govt. employees and have dependant brothers / sisters and parents. Can we make separate cards and include family members?
   Yes. Both Government employees have the option to make CGHS Contribution and obtain Two separate CGHS cards and the names of the eligible dependant family members can be included on their respective cards. Your wife can include the names of her parents/ brothers / sisters and such other eligible dependants in her card, subject to the condition of dependence and residence, etc., being satisfied.

25. Can the CMO or the pharmacist give a different brand than the one prescribed by the specialist?
   Medicines are issued at CGHS Wellness Centres by the same brand, if available or by generic name or by any available brand name of equal therapeutic value.

26. What is the procedure for getting life saving drugs ?
   In Delhi- through CGHS Medical Store Depot, Gole Market The documents required are:-
   i. Prescription of specialist. of Govt. Hospital or CGHS approved private Hospital.
   ii. Photocopy of his/ her token card/ plastic card.
   iii. Copy of permission if his prescription is from CGHS approved private Hospital.
   iv. Utilization certificate in original during subsequent visit.
   v. Indent is also placed online through CGHS Wellness centre.
   vi. In other cities request is to be submitted to the Addl. Director of City.

27. What should I do if the Wellness Centre/Dispensary does not give all the medicines?
   Contact CMO i/c of the concerned Wellness Centre or Addl. Director, CGHS of concerned city or Director, CGHS.

28. How long does it take to get the medicines ?
   Medicines available in the dispensary are issued immediately.
   If any medicine is not available and is to be indented through Authorized Local Chemist the same are issued on the next day.

29. Are the prescription of specialists of empanelled hospitals binding on the dispensary ?
   Medicines are issued on the basis of prescriptions of government doctors. However, in permitted cases medicines are issued on the basis of prescriptions of empanelled hospitals and medicines will be issued as per the available brand / generic names.

30. What is the maximum period for which medicines can be given in one go ?
   i. For treatment of Chronic illnesses medicines upto ‘3’ months are issued in one go , provided there is a valid prescription.
   ii. In case of a beneficiary visiting a foreign country , medicines upto ‘6’ months are issued in respect of cronic illnesses , based on valid prescription and documentary support of visit to a foreign country.
   Beneficiary is required to submit an application for obtaining permission from AD/JD along with the following  documents:-
   Copy of valid CGHS card/ token card.
   Valid prescription for six months counter signed by HOD of Specialty of Govt. Hospital.
   Proof of station leaving like ticket, Visa etc.

31. If some medicines like antibiotics are urgently required and are not available at CGHS Wellness Centre what can be done?
   In case some medicines are not available and are urgently required for treatment , there is provision for issue of authority form by CMO i/c for collection of medicines, for a few days like 3-5 days, directly from authorized local chemists .

32. How to get a drug if same is not available in WC & also not supplied by Chemist(ALC)?
   j. Beneficiary, after authorization by CMO i/c can purchase such drugs from open market & claim reimbursement from ALC.

33. What should beneficiary do, if he/ she notice some deterioration in the quality of drugs?
   He /she should return the medicine to WC & get replacement. Samples can be sent for testing through CMOI/C.

34. My father is a cancer patient and after operation is bed ridden. Doctors have advised Protein powder. Can I get from CGHS?
   Dietary supplements are not permissible under CGHS.

35. Is Penfill Injection provided under CGHS
   Insulin pen is not supplied under CGHS. But, Insulin pen catridges are supplied under CGHS

36. What do I do if I am unwell at odd hours, say late in night?
   CGHS beneficiaries have the option to go to any of the 24 hr functional dispensaries in Delhi, a nearby govt. hospital / empanelled private hospital or even any private hospital , in case of emergency.

37. Whom should I contact if the doctors are not present in the Wellness Centre / Dispensary?
   Contact CMO i/c of the concerned Wellness Centre or Addl. Director, CGHS of concerned city or Director, CGHS.

38. In emergency who are all entitled to get treatment at Pvt Empanelled Hospital
   Any beneficiary holding a Valid CGHS card.

39. What should I do in case of emergency?
   CGHS beneficiaries have the option to go to any of the 24 hr functional dispensaries in Delhi, a nearby govt. hospital / empanelled private hospital or even any private hospital

40. What are the papers to be submitted for any investigation by an empanelled diagnostic centre?
   i. Original or self attested copy of prescription of CGHS Doctor / Government specialist
   ii. Copy of CGHS Card of the patient and main card holder (head of family).

41. What are the criteria for Entitlement of Treatment endorsed on CGHS Card like General ward / Semi-Pvt ward or Pvt. Ward in CGHS Empanelled Hospitals?
   Endorsement of entitlement for general/semi- private/private ward facility is done according to their basic pay / basic pension as under :
   Upto Rs. 13,950/- per month - Entitlement : General Ward
   Rs. 13,960/- to 9,530/- per month -Entitlement: Semi-private Ward
   Rs. 19,540/- and above - per month - Entitlement : Private Ward

42. Which are the categories eligible for cashless treatment?
   Hospitals shall provide credit facility to the following categories of CGHS beneficiaries (including dependant family members, whose names are entered on CGHS Card):
  Members of Parliament; Pensioners of Central Government drawing pension from central estimates;
   former Vice-presidents, Former Governors and former Prime Ministers;
   Ex-Members of Parliament;
   Freedom Fighters;
   serving employees of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (including attached / subordinate offices under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare)

43. What should I do if the empanelled hospital refuses to entertain or give a step-motherly treatment?
   Contact CMO i/c of the concerned Wellness Centre or Addl. Director, CGHS of concerned city or the nodal officer for grievances.

44. I am a serving employee of an autonomous body, holding CGHS card. Who will give me permission for treatment on the recommendation of Govt. specialist?
   Permission for specific treatment procedure as advised by a Govt. Specialist at private empanelled hospitals shall be granted by the Head of Autonomous body in respect of serving employees as well as pensioners of Autonomous bodies covered under CGHS.

45. What is the time within which my medical claim is to be reimbursed?
   If all documentation is complete medical claims of pensioners are cleared in 45 days.

46. What can I do if my claim is unnecessarily delayed?
   Pensioner beneficiaries can contact the Additional Directors of concerned city / zone on any Wednesday between 11 A.M. and 1 P.M.

47. I am a CGHS Pensioner.My wife was admitted in pvt hospital in emergency state. How to get reimbursement of money spent on her treatment?
   Apply to CMO I/c of WC with :
   MRC forms duly filled in as per Check list
   Copy of Discharge summary
   Hospital bills with break-up
   Receipts in original
   Copy of the valid CGHS Card
   Copies of other documents issued by hospital
   MRC forms are available with CMO I/c and can also be downloaded from
    CGHS Website http://msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.asp
   Serving employee in similar cases shall submit the medical claim to his department.

48. My original papers having bills, Receipts of hospital treatment are lost. Can I claim on duplicate papers?
   Yes.With affidavits on Stamp paper.Details of Draft for Affidavit may be seen in the instructions sheet appended to Medical Claim Form available at http://msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.asp and CMO i/c.

49. My husband/wife was a CGHS card holder. He/She was sick and died while in hospital. How do I get MRC?
   Apply to CMO I/c of WC with :
   iii. MRC forms duly filled in as per Check list
   iv. Copy of Death summary
   v. Hospital bills with break-up
   vi. Vouchers in original
   vii. Copy of the valid CGHS Card
   viii. Death Certificate
   ix. Affidavit on Stamp paper of yourself being Legal Heir and
   NOC from other legal heirs in favour of claimant
   x. Copies of other documents issued by hospital
   Draft for affidavit may be seen in the instructions sheet appended to the Medical Claim Form available at CGHS Web site at http://msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.asp

50. I retired in Dec 2011. Due to certain reasons I had to go to my native place in Uttranchal and could not make pensioner’s CGHS card. In May 2012 I came to Delhi and had Heart attack. In emergency I wastreated in pvt hospital .I got CGHS Card made after discharge but I have been refused reimbursement of the expenditure incurred.
   After retirement three months grace period is given to get CGHS card made.
   The treatment taken and expenditure incurred thereon within the grace period of three months from the date of retirement will be allowed and expenditure reimbursable subject to the condition that the beneficiary has either obtained or applied for CGHS pensioner card with all documents and requisite CGHS subscription within one month of expiry of the grace period of three months.
   The expenditure on treatment taken after the grace period of three months from date of retirement will not be reimbursable unless the beneficiary has obtained a valid CGHS card or has applied for CGHS pensioner card with all documents and requisite CGHS subscription prior to taking such treatment.

51. I went to Hyderabad to visit my son and had fracture of leg bone. I received treatment from a pvt hospital. Shall I get full reimbursement?
   Reimbursement for treatment taken in a private hospital under medical emergency shall be considered as per CGHS rates only.

52. Is treatment for IVF reimbursable?
   IVF treatment is approved under CGHS. The details may be seen as per Office Memorandum Z.15025/5/2011/CGHS III/CGHS(P) dated 22.11.2011 , which can be downloaded from CGHS Website
at http://msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.asp

53. Are ambulance charges reimbursable?
   Yes. Ambulance charges are reimbursable within the city , if there is a certificate from treating doctor that conveyance by any other mode would definitely endanger patient’s life or would grossly aggravate his/her condition.

54. I have a Mediclaim Insurance Policy. Due to emergency received treatment in a pvt hospital. Some amount was paid by Insurance Co. can I get balance from CGHS
   Yes. First Bills are submitted to Insurance Company.Duplicate bills with certificate from Insurance Company may be claimed from CGHS by Pensioner CGHS beneficiaries.CGHS shall consider reimbursement at CGHS rates or actual whichever may be less. However, the total reimbursement from both sources should not exceed actual expenditure. Serving employees shall submit claim to department for reimbursement.

55. I submitted MRC for Rs. 1 Lac 20 thousand but I was reimbursed only Rs. 45,800/-. Why total amount was not reimbursed?
   Government has no agreement with private hospitals , which are not empanelled under CGHS for charging CGHS rates. However, if treatment is undertaken at private non- empanelled hospitals under emergency , reimbursement will be limited to CGHS rates or actual, whichever may be lower. Since, non empanelled private hospitals often charge at rates different from the CGHS rates there will be difference in the amount reimbursed if the private hospital chatges are higher than CGHS rates.

56. I want to get my Cataract Surgery done at Pvt empanelled hospital ?
   How can I get it done Beneficiaries are required to obtain advice from a Govt. Specialist / CMO i/c for Cataract surgery. Pensioners can apply to CMO I/c of WC for permission to obtain the treatment at one of the empanelled hospitals of his /her choice. Serving employees to apply to his / her Department / office.

57. Is it necessary that the Govt specialist should write ‘referred to CGHS empanelled Hospital’ for obtaining permission?
   Advice of Government specialist is required only for the specific treatment procedure / investigation to be undertaken. There is no need to specifically refer to any empanelled hospital/ diagnostic lab. It is the choice of beneficiary to under treatment / investigations at any of the empanelled hospitals / diagnostic laboratories after obtaining permission from competent authority.

58. CMO Incharge does not refer me to Pvt. Hospitals on my request?
   As per CGHS guidelines there is no provision for OPD referrals to private empanelled hospitals except in satellite towns of NCR

59. I am an accredited journalist with CGHS Card Can I seek treatment in Pvt. empanelled Hospitals in emergency and get credit facility?
   No. Journalists are entitled only for OPD treatment from dispensaries and treatment from Dr.RML Hospital. Journalists are not entitled for reimbursement for treatment from empanelled hospitals.

60. What are the facilities available to me if I am a pensioner in a non-CGHS area ?
   xi. Pensioner residing in non- CGHS covered areas have the option to become CGHS beneficiary and avail CGHS facilities from the nearest CGHS covered city.
   xii. Pensioners residing in non-CGHS areas have also the option to avail Fixed Medical Allowance of Rs300/- per month and opt not to avail CGHS facility.
   xiii. Pensioners residing in non-CGHS areas have also the option to avail Fixed Medical Allowance of Rs300/- per month for OPD treatment and obtain CGHS card from nearest CGHS covered city for inpatient facilities under CGHS. No OPD medicines shall be issued in such cases.
   xiv. CGHS pensioner beneficiaries (and their dependant and eligible family members) who are holding a valid CGHS Card and residing in a non-CGHS area shall be eligible to obtain inpatient medical treatment and also follow up treatment from Govt. Hospitals / CS(MA) /ECHS approved hospitals on proper referral from CGHS dispensary and submit the medical reimbursement claim to the Addl.Director/ Joint Director of CGHS of city where the CGHS card is registered.
   1. In case of medical emergency , treatment may be obtained from any hospital and medical claim shall be submitted to AD/JD , CGHS of the concerned city.
   2. Reimbursement shall be limited to the CGHS rates of the city where the card is registered and as per the ceiling rates and ward entitlements or as per actuals, whichever may be less.

61. I am a serving employee residing in a place close to a city covered under CGHS. Can I get CGHS card issued from the nearest CGHS city?
   There is no provision to avail CGHS facilities in respect of serving government employees residing in non-CGHS covered areas. They are covered under CS(MA) Rules 1944.

62. I have retired from Delhi. Now I want to settle in a city where no CGHS facility is available . How to cover my family for medical care?
   Pensioners are eligible for CGHS facilities and can obtain CGHS card from the nearest CGHS covered city.

Source:http://msotransparent.nic.in/writereaddata/cghsdata/mainlinkfile/File594.pdf

Need 10 Years gap between 6th to 7th pay commission.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF  FINANCE
RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3148

ANSWERED ON-23.04.2013

Setting up of Seventh Pay Commission

   3148 .    SHRI SUKHDEV SINGH DHINDSA

   (a)     Whether Government proposes to set up the Seventh Central Pay Commission for Central Government Employees to neutralize the effects of soaring inflation;

   (b)     if so, by when it is likely to be set up; and

   (c)     if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

   (a) to (c) : The recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission were given effect to from 1.1.2006. Generally, there has been a gap of a minimum 10 years between two successive Pay Commissions. Therefore, no proposal to constitute the Seventh Central Pay Commission is at present under consideration.

Source:www.rajyasabha.nic.in

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees — Revised rates effective from 01.01.2013.

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)

S.No.PC-VI/ 315
No. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/1

RBE No.38/2013
New Delhi, dated 26.04.2013

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

Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees — Revised rates effective from 01.01.2013.

   Please refer to this Ministry's letter of even number dated 03.10.2012 (S.No PC-VI/303, RBE No.112/2012) on the subject mentioned above. The President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 72% to 80% with effect from 1st January, 2013.

   2. The provisions contained in Paras 3, 4 & 5 of this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 09.09.2008 (S.No.PC-VI/3, RBE No.106/2008) shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.

   3. The additional installment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all railway employees. The arrears may be charged to the salary bill and no honorarium is payable for preparing separate bill for this purpose.

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

Sd/-
(Hari Krishan)
Director, Pay Commission II
Railway Board.

Source: NFIR

Time limit for Advance Reservation by train reduced to 60 Days with effect from 01-05-2013.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2007/TG-I/20/P/ARP

New Delhi, dated 25.04.2013

The Chief Commercial Managers,
All Zonal Railways.

(COMMERCIAL CIRCULAR NO.34 OF 2013)

Sub: Time limit for Advance Reservation.

   It has been decided that w.e.f. 01.05.2013, the existing time limit for advance reservations by trains will be reduced from 120 days to 60 days (excluding the date of journey) as mentioned below:-

   i. With effect from 01.05.2013, the ARP will be of 60 days (excluding the day of journey) and bookings will be done accordingly. However, all the bookings done upto 30.04.2013 under the ARP of 120 days will remain intact.

   ii. Cancellations of the booking made beyond the ARP of 60 days will, however, be permitted.

   iii. There will be no change in the case of certain day time express trains like Taj Express, Gomti Express, etc. where lower time limits for advance reservations are at present in force.

   iv. There will also be no change in the case of limit of 360 days for Foreign Tourists.

   2. Wide publicity through all possible means may be given for information of general public.

Sd/-
(Dr. S.K. Ahirwar)
Director Traffic Commercial (G)
Railway Board

Source: NFIR

Constitution of a Committee for Cadre Restructuring of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS).

No.19/2/2013-CS-I(P)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi -110003
April 25, 2013.

ORDER

Subject: Constitution of a Committee for Cadre Restructuring of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS).

   A Committee for cadre restructuring of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) with the following composition and terms of reference is constituted:-

Composition:-

(i) Establishment Officer & Additional Secretary, DoP&T                        Chairman
(ii) Joint Secretary (CS), DoP&T                                                         Member
(iii) Joint Secretary (Pers), D/o Expenditure                                         Member
(iv) Director (CS-I), DoP&T                                                                Member-Secretary

Terms of Reference:-

   (a) To review the structure of CSS cadre, along with the feeder cadre, so as to harmonise the functional needs with the legitimate career expectations of its members.

   (b) To assess the magnitude of stagnation in various grades of CSS and suggest remedial measures — both short-term and long-term, as to reduce promotional blocks and at the same time prevent gaps from building up.

   (C) To suggest measures to enhance the effectiveness of service and capacity building of its members.

   (d) To take into view the suggestions of the stakeholders, viz, participating Ministries, Associations and members of the service for cadre review.

   (e) To examine any issue as referred to it by the cadre controlling authority of CSS and Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS).

   2. The secretarial services to the Committee would be provided by the CS Division.

   3. This has the approval of the Honble Minister of State for Personnel.

Sd/-
(Parminder Singh)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/3Cadre.pdf

Separate Reservation Counters for Women and Physically Challenged.

   Separate reservation counters are earmarked for ladies, senior citizens, former Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly, physically handicapped, accredited journalists, freedom fighters, if the ticket demand per shift is not less than 120 tickets. In case, there is no justification for earmarking of exclusive counter for any of these categories of persons including ladies/physically challenged persons, one or two counters depending upon total demands are earmarked for dealing with the reservation requests of all these categories of persons.

    Instructions are also there that at those reservation offices which have not been computerized and where separate counters are not in existence for ladies, female passengers should not be compelled to join the general queues and be attended to separately at the same counter as for general passengers.

   This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

PIB

Section Officers’/Stenographers’ (Grade’b’/Grade’i’) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2009, 2010 & 2011.

            The UPSC has announced the results of the written part of the SOs’/Stenographers’ (Gr.’B’/Gr.’I’) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2009, 2010 & 2011 held by the Union Public Service Commission in December, 2012 for addition to the Select Lists for the Section Officer’s and the Stenographer’s Grade’B’/Grade’I’ of the services, the candidates with the under mentioned Roll Numbers have qualified in the written part/shorthand test for evaluation of service records.

2.         The candidature of all these candidates is purely “PROVISIONAL” subject to review at the stage of evaluation of service records. If at any stage of the examination process a candidate is found to be not eligible for any of the year of examination i.e. 2009, 2010 & 2011 his/her candidature for any particular year/years is liable to be cancelled.

3.         The result of the following candidate is withheld.

            Roll No.006448

4.         The marks sheets of candidates, who have not qualified, will be put on the Commission’s website within 15 days from the date of publication of the final result and will remain available on the website for a period of 60 days.

5.         The result will also be available on the U.P.S.C.’s Website http://www.upsc.gov.in.

6.         Union  Public  Service  Commission  have a Facilitation Counter at its campus. Candidate may obtain any information/clarification regarding their examination/ result on working days between 10.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. in person or over Telephone Nos.(011)-23385271/23381125/23098543 from this counter.

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Children Education Allowance — Clarification.

No.12011/01/2013-Estt.(Allowances)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, 23rd April, 2013


 
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Children Education Allowance — Clarification
 
   The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Personnel & Training's O.M. No.12011/03/2008-Estt.(Allowance) dated 2nd September, 2008, and subsequent clarifications issued from time to time on the subject and to state that various Ministries/Departments have been seeking clarifications on various aspects of the Children Education Allowance. The doubts raised are clarified as under:-

(i) Whether reimbursement of balance amount of fee paid during 1st and 2nd quarter could be paid in 3rd/4th quarter without the fee receipt for the 3rd/4th quarter?

No. As it is reimbursement for the whole year, original receipts for the fee paid for the 3rd/4th quarter has to be submitted to ensure that the child has not dropped out of the school in the mid-session.
(ii) Whether a Government servant is that required to give a certificate that the spouse, if earning, has not claimed CEA? Yes. The claimant Government servant is required to furnish an undertaking that reimbursement of CEA has not been claimed in respect of the child by any person other than the claimant.

Sd/-
(Vibha G. Mishra)
Director

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/12011_01_2013-Estt.Allowances-23042013.pdf

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees - Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2013.

No. l(2)/2013-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi.
Dated: 25th April, 2013.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees - Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2013.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No. 1(8)/2012-E-II (B) dated 28th September, 2012 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 72% to 80% with effect from 1st January, 2013.

   2. The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M. No. 1(3)/2008-E-II(B) dated 29th August, 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.

   3. The additional installment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all Central Government employees.

   4. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In regard to Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.

   5. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

   6. The Hindi version of this O.M. is also attached.

Sd/-
(K.R. Sharma)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source:http://finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_expenditure/notification/da/da01012013.pdf

Indigenous System of Medicine — Homeopathic/Ayurvedic dispensaries — Delegation of powers to General Managers reg.

RBE No. 30/2013

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(W) 2012/WE-1/1

New Delhi, dated 09-04-2013

The General Manager (P)
All Indian Railways & PUs

Sub:- Indigenous System of Medicine — Homeopathic/Ayurvedic dispensaries — Delegation of powers to General Managers reg.

   Kindly refer to the Board’s guidelines on the issue of Indigenous System of Medicine issued vide letter No. E(W)91-WE1-22 dated 20.5.92 (Master Circular No.45) and subsequent clarifications thereon.

   Based on the demands received from the Federations and Zonal Railways, a proposal for decentralisation of powers regarding conversion of Homeopathic/Ayurvedic dispensaries from 4 hours to 8 hours presently vested with the Railway Board has been under consideration for quite some time in Ministry of Railways.

   It has now been decided that the General Managers of the Zonal Railways and Production Units would be the competent authority to undertake the conversion of the Homeopathic/Ayurvedic dispensaries being run under the aegis of the Staff Benefit Fund subject to the concurrence of the FA&CAO in each case. These powers are not to be  delegated further under any circumstances. It may also be noted that a Homeopathic/Ayurvedic dispensary will be converted from 4 hours to 8 hours, based on factors namely, (i) need of the employees, (ii) number of patients being attended to by the dispensary, (iii) availability of funds, (iv) decision taken by the SBF Committee unanimously and (v) any other factor as deemed fit by the General Manager concerned.

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

Sd/-
[Debasis Mazumdar]
Director Estt. (Welfare)
Railway Board.

Source: NFIR

Non payment of Dearness Relief on Disability Element While on Re-Employment.

Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions)
Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad - 211014

Circular No. 166

No. AT/Tech/263- XVI
O/o the Pr. C.D.A. (P), Allahahad
Date: 07.03.2013

Sub: - Non payment of Dearness Relief on Disability Element While on Re-Employment.

   The payment of dearness relief during re-employment / employment / permanently absorption of pensioners / family pensioners under the Central or State Government or in a Statutory Corporation / Company / Body / Bank under them in India or abroad is not being regulated correctly by various Pension Disbursing Authorities. Where some Pension Disbursing Authorities are disallowing dearness relief to re-employed pensioner of commissioned officer on disability element, others are allowing in few cases. Similar irregularities have been noticed in case of pensioners of PBOR. The instances of not allowing dearness relief to family pensioners during their employment are also drawing attention of this office/Ministry from time to time. The position on the subject is though clearly stipulated in Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions. Dept of P&PW letter No. 45/73/97-P&PW(G) dt. 2nd July, 1999 and Ministry of Defence letter No. 79(1 )/95/D (Pen/Services) dated 28th August 2000 and Deptt of P&PW UO No. 41/42/2007-P&PW(G) dt. 3-4-2008. However, position is re-clarified as under for uniform implementation of above orders.

   (a) In case of re-employed pensioners who hold Group 'A’ post or posts of the ranks of commissioned officers at the time of their re-employment will not be entitled to any dearness relief on pension on the fact that:-

   (i) A certain portion of pension is taken into account and is not entirely ignored.

   (ii) The pay in the post of re-employment is not required to be fixed at the minimum of the scale in all cases, and

   (iii) Dearness allowance at the rates applicable from time to time is also admissible on the pay fixed on re-employment.

   (b)(i) The entire pension admissible is to be ignored in the case of civilian pensioner who held posts below Group 'A’ and those ex-servicemen who held posts below the ranks of commissioned officers, at the time of their retirement. Their pay on re-employment is to be fixed at the minimum of the pay scale of the post in which they are re-employed. Such civilian pensioners will consequently be entitled to dearness relief on their pension at the rates applicable from time to time.

   (b)(ii) The ex-servicemen (PBOR) who retired before attaining the age of 55 years and re-employed thereafter and their pay fixed at a higher stage because of advance increments and no protection of the last pay drawn is being given, the pay should he treated as fixed at a minimum only for the purpose of ignoring the entire pension and allowing dearness relief on pension.

   (c) The disability element is part of disability pension, therefore position explained at a & b above will also apply for regulating dearness relief on disability element during re-employment of pensioner drawing disability pension.

   (d) The family pension received by the eligible central Govt. employees/Armed Forces pensioners is, in any case, not taken into account in determining their pay on employment therefore, dearness relief at the rates applicable from time to time shall he admissible on their family pension.

   Incorrect payment of pension is not only infringement of Govt. orders but also cause of concern to pensioners. It is, therefore, requested to instruct Pension Paying Branches / CPPC / Offices / Treasuries under your jurisdictions to regulate the payment of dearness relief on pension /family pension on re-employment / employment / permanently absorption of pensioners/family pensioners as explained above.

Sd/-
(P.N. CHOPRA)
Asst.CDA (P)

Source:http://pcdapension.nic.in/6cpc/Circular-166.pdf

Launch of RTI web portal for online filing of RTI Application.

No.1/1/2013-IR
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 22/04/2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Launch of RTI web portal for online filing of RTI application.

   A Web Portal namely RTI Online with un https://rtionline.gov.in has been launched. This portal, developed by NIC, is a facility for the Indian Citizens to online file RTI applications and first appeals and also to make online payment of RTI fees. The prescribed fees can be paid through Internet banking of State Bank of India and its associate banks as well as by Credit/Debit cards of Visa/Master, through the payment gateway of SBI linked to this site.

   2. At present, this facility is available only for Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). It is planned to extend this facility to all the Ministries/Departments of Govt. of India within a month. This facility is presently not proposed to be
extended for field offices/attached/subordinate offices.

   3. This system would work as RTI MIS also. The details of RTI applications received through post should also be entered into this system. The system would also provide for online reply of RTI applications, though reply could be sent by regular post also.

   4. It is requested that full co-operation may be extended for the successful implementation/roll out of this facility. First of all, it is necessary that the RTI Nodal Officers, officials of RTI Cell and all the CPlOs/FMs of the Ministries/Departments
are trained to use this facility. Arrangements have been made to provide training to the RTI Nodal Officers, RTI Cell officials and the NIC/IT personnel attached with the Ministries/Departments, by DoPT with the help of NIC, within next 2-3 weeks. The schedule for such training would be intimated to the RTI Nodal Officers directly. It is requested that training for all the CPIOs and FAAs may be organized by the concerned Ministry/Department, through these officers trained by DoPT/NIC.

   5. The screen shot of the home page of the portal, the terms and conditions and copy of the O.M.No.1/1/2013-IR dated 08.04.2013 issued in respect of DoPT are enclosed for information.

   6. The contents of this OM may be brought to the notice of all concerned.

Sd/-
(Sandeep Jain)
Deputy Secretary

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02rti/1_1_2013-IR-D.pdf

ONE RANK ONE PENSION IMPORTANT FAQ&MODEL CALCULATION

FAQs on Implementation of OROP vide Govt. Order dated 17.01.2013

   Q: 1 Are these orders applicable to those pensioners also whose date of commencement of pension is exactly 01.01.2006?

   A: Yes, these orders are applicable to all the pensioners/family pensioners whose date of commencement of pension is on or before 01.01.2006.

   Q: 2 The date of commencement of family pension in respect of a family pensioner is 01.04.2006 whose late husband had retired from the service on 31.08.1999. Will the family pension of the family be revised under these orders?

   A: Yes, the family pension will be revised under these orders because the deceased soldier was a pre-2006 retiree.

   Q: 3 It is being contended by some pensioners/their associations that the arrears on account of this revision should be paid w.e.f. 01.01.2006 as the orders are merely an amendment to GOI, Mob letter dated 11.11.2008. Please clarify.

   A: As the provision of these orders are effective from 24the September 2012. Hence no arrears shall be allowed for the past period.

   Q:4 Will the additional pension also be revised accordingly ?

   A: The improved pension will be the basic pension from 24.09.2012 and hence additional pension payable will also be revised accordingly by the PbA.

   Q:5 The basic pension of a pre-2006 pensioner (Rank – Havildar , Group ‘CI’) of Army having total qualifying service of 15 years is slated to be increased from 3500/- p.m. to 5301/- P.M. Is such a high increase in Basic Pension is in order?

   A: The increase in BP from 3500/- to 5301/- P.M for the pensioner with particulars as mentioned above is in order. It is evident from the existing basic pension of 3500/-PM and the particulars given above that the MIA has not revised pension of the individual correctly w.e.f. 01.07.2009. The correct entitlement of the individual is as under:

Basic Pension w.e.f. :

01.01.2006             3500/- P.M             PCCIA(P) Cir No.             397

01.07.2009            4635/-PM                  ,, ,,                                    430

24.09.2012            5301/- P.M                  ,, ,,                                  501

   Q:6 In most of the cases neither the pensioner has applied to the MIA for revision of their pension nor any Corr PPO or instructions have been received by the MIA from the PSA. Please supply the proforma of application in this regard.

   A: It has been clearly mentioned in the orders that the revision of pension by PCIAs has to be made with reference to Pension Tables annexed to the orders. No further authorization from the PSA or any application from the affected pensioner is required to carry out the revision.

   Q:7 The tables annexed to circular No 501 & Circular No. 502 start from QS of 15 years onwards. How to revise the pension of a pensioner having less than 15 years if qualifying years?

   A: Following elements of pension / type of pension are to be revised by PSA.

· Special Pension

· Invalid pension

· Service element of disability pension in respect of PBOR discharged withless than 15 years qualifying service

· Service pension of TA personnel irrespective of their QS service and

· Service element of War Injury Pension and Liberalized Disability Pension

   Q:8 Mr. ‘X’ who is a Hony Nb Sub, Gp ‘D’ pensioner having total QS of 24 years is already drawing a basic pension of 7750/- PM. However as per table – 4 (Army) annexued to Cir No 501, his basic pension w.e.f. 24.9.12 should be 7601/- PM. Please advise how to regulate such cases.

   A: The existing pension of the pensioner in such cases might have been revised by PCDA (P) by issuing Corr PPO (s) based on some courts orders etc. No action by PDA is required in such cases.

   Q:9 Mr ‘X’ is a DSC pensioner in receipt of two pensions, one for regular Army service, and another for DSC service. Are both these pensions to be revised by PDAs?

   A: The pension for regular Army service will only be revised under these orders by the PDA. A reference for revision of pension for DSC service will be sent to PCDA (P).

   Q:10 The tables annexed to Circular No 501, in respect of DSC pensioner seem to be incomplete e.g. the table in respect of Sep of DSC are only up to QS of 23 years. How to revise pension of a sep of DSC who has total QS of 24 years or above?

   A: Sepoy in DSC have maximum engagement period up to 20 years only with the exception that the maximum term of engagement can be up to 23 years in case of pensioner retired on or 30.5.98. Hence QS in such type of cases may be restricted to the maximum permissible and pension revised accordingly. Period-wise complete list of maximum terms of engagement for JC0s/ORs is enclosed in Appendix-X to Cir No 501.

   Q:11 There is no table annexed to Cir No 502 to revise Ordinary Family Pension for NOKs of DSC Personnel. Please advise how to revise such cases ?

   A: The family pension in respect of DSC personnel who are in receipt of family pension for only DSC service are to be revised at the same rates as given for family pensioners of Regular Army. DSC personnel on “clerical duty” and “other duty” are entitled for family pension of regular Army personnel of group “Y” and “Z” respectively.

   Q:12 What are the basic fields/data required to revise pension under these order?

   A: The basic fields/data required to revise pension under these orders are as follows:

1. Type of pension viz Retiring pension/service pension/ Ordinary Family Pension/ Special Family Pension/ War Injury Pension/ Dependant Pension

2. Rank of the pensioner

3. Group of the pensioner (only for JCOs / PBORs)

4. Qualifying service (without weightage)

5. Record Office

6. Date of commencement

7. Date of Retirement

   Q :13 How to look for the above information in the PPO or related record ?

   A: In case of Post -86 retires all the information is generally available in the original PPO of the Pensioner. In cases where the required information is not available in the PPO or other record of the PDA, the missing information may be called for from the PSA concerned.

   Q:14 In case of Pre-86 retires Qualifying service is generally not available in the PPO of the pensioner. Pl. advise the way out to regulate such cases.

   A: The qualifying service in such type of cases can be looked for in the original Descriptive Roll of the pensioner or in the Corrigendum PPO(s). Original discharge book/certificate issued to the pensioner by the Record office is also an authentic source of such information.

   A: Following are the 4 major categories of JC0s/PBORs based on Record office.

   1. Naval Record Office

   2. Air Force Record Office

   3. DSC Cannanore Record Office

   4. All other Record offices except those mentioned above.

   Different tables are available to cater to these categories and hence the importance of information about Record Office can’t be done away with.

   Q:16 Please provide some model calculations to further increase the understanding?

   CASE I

   A: Some model calculations are done here:

Name of Pensioner                    J.S. Bala

Name of Bank                            SBI Chandigarh

Existing Pension                        26050/- ( Cir No. 397 )

Rank Colonel

Qualifying Service                    26 Years 05 Months

Date of Commencement             07/06/1990

   Being a commissioned officer of Regular Army, the revision is to be done as per Annexure -A (table No 1) annexed to PCDA (P) Circular No 500. Look in relevant column for the rank and relevant row for qualifying service. The revised pension w.e.f. 24.9.2012 comes out to 27795/- P.M.

   CASE II

Name of the pensioner                   Smt Amarjit Kaur

Name of Bank                                SBI Moholi

Existing pension                            8679/- ( Cir No. 397 )

Rank                                               Major

Date of Commencement               19/07/1990

   Being the family of a commissioned officer of Army, the revision is to be done as per annexure -A (table No -2) annexed to PCCIA (P) Circular No 500. The revised pension w.e.f. 24.9.2012 comes out to 10923/- p.m.

Case III:

 Name of Pensioner                           : Sukhvinder Singh

Name of Bank                                   : SBI Ropar

Existing Pension                               : 13500/- ( Cir No. 397)

Rank                                                  : MWO-Hony.Flying Officer

Qualifying Service                           : 34 Years

bate of Commencement                  : 01/01/1985

bate of Birth                                     : 08/12/1929

   The existing pension of the pensioner is not in order. Firstly, it needs to be raised to 13590/- from 13500/- P.M. wef 01/07/2009 as per PCCIA (P) Circular No 482 dt 19/04/02012. Then look for revised pension for the Rank and QS in Table -20 (Air Force) annexed to Circular NO 501. The revised pension should be 15465/- wef 24/09/12.

   Moreover, as the pensioner is more than 80 years old, he is also entitled to additional pension corresponding to revised pension.

   Nodel Officer for Queries Complaints related CSC 2012

   Shri. S. K. Mahajan, (SAO) Complaint Cell, PCCIA(P) braupadi Ghat

   Allahabad – 211 014

   Contact No. 053-2421877, 2421879 Ext : 307, 327

   Email Address : cda-albd@nic.in

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