HBA 2013-14- Online Filing of Applications-Instructions.

GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
FINANCE (HBA) DEPARTMENT

CIRCULAR

No.48/2013/Fin.

Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 28.05.2013

Sub: - House Building Advance Scheme to State Government Employees — Online registration of HBA applications by Heads of Departments and Sanctioning Authorities 2013-14 — Instructions issued – reg.

Ref: -   1) G.O (P) No. 505/2009/Fin, dated 12.11.2009
           2) Circular No.38/2010/Fin, dated 30.04.2010

   In the Government Order dated 12.11.2009, Government have reintroduced the House Building Advance Scheme to State Government Employees and Teachers. In pursuance of the above Government Order and the instructions contained in the circular cited all the Heads of Departments and Sanctioning Authorities are instructed to register online eligible HBA applications 2013-14 from 01.06.2013 onwards.

   2) The online registration of HBA applications 2013-14 starts from 01.06.2013 and the HBA SEL website will freeze on 29.06.2013 at 5 pm.

   3) After online registration the HBA appendix III statement generated from the website signed by Heads of Departments shall be forwarded to Finance Department before 15.07.2013. Manually created appendix III statement will not be entertained in Finance department. Therefore all the Heads of Departments and Sanctioning Authorities shall ensure themselves whether all the eligible applications have been entered online. In the case of joint application of employees working in different departments, the application along with connected documents shall be forwarded to Finance Department only after online registration by any one of the Heads of Departments. In the case of joint application of employees working in same departments, the applications shall be processed by the Head of the department concerned and it need not be forwarded to Finance Department.

   4) All the Heads of Departments and Sanctioning Authorities shall see that the HBA list once prepared and published online by Government is having continuity and fresh application for HBA need not be obtained from those hands whose name is figured in the previous year HBA list, but pending disposal for want of administrative reasons.

   5) The HBA combined State wise seniority list shall be published in the www.finance.kerala.gov.in website. No corrections shall be permitted after publishing the final eligibility list. The seniority is based on date of retirement (‘lesser the service left higher the priority will be’ is the norm being followed). Therefore all the Heads of Departments and Sanctioning Authorities shall verify scrupulously the correct date of birth, date of retirement, HBA amount recommended for and ensure that the documents as provided under Form No.29 (Art 244 C KFC) are appended with the application at the time of applying for HBA itself before publishing the combined HBA State Seniority List 2013-14. In complete applications shall summarily be rejected by the Heads of Departments concerned.

T.GANGADHARAN NAMBIAR
Additional Secretary (Finance)

Source:www.finance.kerala.gov.in

LOANS AND ADVANCES by the Tamil Nadu Government – Advances to Government Employees for the Celebration of Marriages Order–Issued.

Government of Tamil Nadu
2013

FINANCE [Salaries] DEPARTMENT

G.O.No.172, Dated 29th May 2013.
(Vaikasi -15, Thiruvalluvar Aandu-2044)

ABSTRACT

LOANS AND ADVANCES by the State Government – Advances to Government Employees for the Celebration of Marriages - Allotment of Funds for the year 2013-2014 – Order–Issued.

Read:-
1. G.O.Ms.No.234, Finance (Salaries) Department, dated 30-03-1995.
2. G.O.Ms.No.102, Finance (BG-I) Department, dated 29-03-2013.
3. G.O.Ms.No.170, Finance (B.Coord.) Department, dated 27-05-2013.

ORDER:

   In the Government order first read above, Government have enhanced the marriage advance to Rs.6,000/- in the case of male Government employees and sons of Government employees and Rs.10,000/- in the case of female Government employees and daughters of Government employees for the marriages held on or after 1st April, 1995.

   2. A sum of Rs.50.00 lakhs has been provided in the Budget Estimates for the year 2013-2014 under Demand No.16. Finance Department towards sanction of advances to Government employees for celebration of marriages. In the Government order second read above, Government have exempted the Marriage Advance from the operation of the Quarterly Control of Appropriation System during 2013-2014. In the Government order third read above, it has been ordered that the Demands for Grants, as voted by the Legislative Assembly, are intended to cover the expenditure of the State on existing services and purposes for the entire financial year, commencing from 1st April, 2013.

   3. The Government accordingly direct that Out of Rs.50.00 lakh(Rupees Fifty lakh only) provided in Budget Estimate 2013-2014 a sum of Rs.40.00 lakh (Rupees Forty lakh only) be allocated among the Departments of Secretariat, Heads of Departments and District Collectors as shown in Annexure-I, Annexure-II and Annexure-III to this order for the entire financial year commencing from 1st April, 2013. The balance amount of Rs.10.00 lakh (Rupees Ten lakh only)is kept in reserve for allocation among the departments as and when additional allotment is required based on the applications received.

   4. The Secretaries to Government, Heads of Departments and the District Collectors are requested to ensure that the sanctions are restricted to the allotment as indicated in the Annexures. They are also requested to send the quarterly reports to the Government in Finance (Salaries) Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009 on the utilisation of funds allotted to the departments.

   5. The above expenditure shall be debited to the following Head of Account:

   7610.00. LOANS TO GOVERNMENT SERVANTS, ETC.

   800. Other Loans

   I. Non-Plan

   AC. Marriage Advance – Controlled by the Secretary to Government, Finance Department.

   01. Marriage Advance

   (D.P.C. 7610 00 800 AC 0106)

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

S.KRISHNAN
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT(EXPR.)

Source:http://www.tn.gov.in/gosdb/gorders/finance/fin_e_172_2013.pdf

Panel of Private Registered Medical Practitioner for appointment as Authorized Medical Attendant.

F.11086/012011/KVS (HQ).(Admn.III/l08

Date: 27.05.2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

   Approval of the Additional Commissioner (Administration), KVS (HQ), New Delhi is herby accorded for appointment of the Authorized Medical Attendants (as per list attached bearing Sl.No. 01-51) in terms of CS (MA) Rules 1944 for providing medical treatment to the employees of KVS(HQ), Regional Office, Delhi and the Kendriya Vidyalayas under the said Regional Office and members of their families residing in a radius of 16 Km for the year 2013-14 (w.e.f. 01.04.2013 to 31.03.2014).

   The appointment of the aforesaid doctors as AMA has been made on the basis of Panel (List) of Doctors circulated vide O.M CGEWCC/2013-14 AMA dated 01.04.2013 issued by the Secretary CGEWCC, subject to the terms & condition mentioned therein.

   Before taking treatment the employees should submit option for maximum two AMAs to the Drawing & Disbursing Officer (DDO) concerned in terms of G.I.M.H & F.P. O.M No. S.14025/113/79-MS, dated the 28th May, 1982 and C & A.G, Cir No. (MA) Rules, 1944.

   The aforementioned appointment of the Doctors is subject to the following conditions.

   i) That he/she will charge consultation and injection fee at the rates prescribed under the Central Services (Medical Attendance), Rules. 1944.

   ii) That he/she will be required to follow strictly the rules under the said Rules and orders issued from time to time there under.

   iii) That his /her appointment could be terminated even before the expiry of his/her term without assigning any reasons or giving any notice.

Sd/-
(Rajender Kumar Sharma)
Assistant Commissioner (Admn.)

Source:http://www.kvsangathan.nic.in/CircularsDocs/CIR-ADMN-27-05-13.PDF

Cancellation of allotment of general pool residential accommodation to Kendria Bhandar and intiation of eviction proceedings

Most Immediate

No. 12035/2/94-Pol. II(Pt.)
Government of India
Ministry of Urban Development
Directorate of Estates

Nirman Bhavan,
New Delhi — 110 108.

Dated the 27th May, 2013.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Cancellation of allotment of general pool residential accommodation (GPRA) in possession of Kendriya Bhandar and initiation of eviction proceedings — regarding.

   In continuation of this Directorate O.M. of even number dated 10.11.2005 (copy enclosed), the undersigned is directed to say that the matter has been reviewed in this Directorate and it has been decided with the approval of the competent authority to cancel the allotment of general pool residential accommodation (GPRA) in possession of Kendriya Bhandar in Delhi and to initiate eviction proceedings with immediate effect.

   2. All Allotment Sections of this Directorate are, therefore, requested to take immediate necessary action accordingly.

Sd/-
(S.K.Jain)
Deputy Director of Estates (Policy)

Source:http://estates.nic.in/WriteReadData/dlcirculars/Circulars20221.pdf

Important Notice from KVS(HQ) for KV Employees.

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
18,Institutional Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi-110016

No.F.1-1/2013-14/KVS(HQ)/Estt-II

Dated: 15.05.2013

NOTICE

   It is hereby ordered that if a KVS employee wants to visit KVS(HQ), New Delhi in connection with transfer or any other service matters, he/she should have the permission of his/her controlling authority i.e. Dy. Commissioner, KVS, RO/Director ZIET/Principal, KV concerned alongwith his/her ID proof.

   It has been noted recently that many KVS employees are bringing external influences for furtherance of their service matters especially transfers to their choice stations. All KVS employees are hereby advised to resist from bringing any external influence for furtherance of their service matters, as it constitutes violation of Conduct Rules. Erring officials will be dealt with sternly in future under relevant service rules.

   The requests received from the employee concerned for transfer/modification/cancellation of transfer etc. or any other service matters will only be considered. Any request received from his/her family members or near relations/others will not be entertained/responded.

   This issues with the approval of the competent authority KVS.

Sd/-
(R.S. BHATNAGAR)
ADMINISTRATRIVE OFFICER (ESTT)

Source:http://www.kvsangathan.nic.in/GeneralDocuments/ann-15-05-13(2).pdf

Increase retirement age of government employees to 62.

   On 21st March 2013, there was an unstarred question in Rajya Sabha, about whether there was a proposal to increase the retirement age of Central government employees. The relevant MOS answered there was no such proposal. That’s not quite true, because there is such a proposal floating around and it went to Cabinet sub-committee and an in principle decision to implement was taken by Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT). One should not mix up existence of a proposal with a decision about implementing it. Evidently, a decision has now been taken to increase the age from 60 to 62 years, the last time such an increase took place was in 1998, when there was an increase from 58 to 60 years. Whenever such a decision is taken, debates centre on the big picture. What are arguments for? First, life expectancies are increasing. There is a shortage of good people within government. Let’s tap this expertise. Second, in any case there are extensions in “exceptional circumstances”. But that’s arbitrary and can be shot down by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC). Why not formalize the system by allowing extensions to everyone? The trouble with this argument is that there will be no finality about 62 either and there will be “exceptional circumstances” beyond 62.

   Third, there should be parity. Professors now retire at 65. High Court judges retire at 62, Supreme Court judges retire at 65. The counter-arguments of the big picture are also obvious. India is a young country, young need employment opportunities. Promotional avenues of existing civil servants get blocked. Often, in the private sector, people retire at 60 and there are extensions, with the qualification that extensions are at consolidated monthly emoluments, with no perks. An increase in retirement age occurs with all perks. Therefore, there are significant fiscal costs. While these big picture arguments and counter-arguments are important, my problem is that such decisions aren’t taken because of logical coherence.

   They are ad hoc decisions, driven by myopic motives. First, increase in retirement age postpones the one-time superannuation burden of severance payments by around Rs 5000 crores. For a government that has drawn up red lines on deficit numbers, that’s a desirable objective, even though it is myopic because it increases fiscal costs on future governments. Second, there’s a clear political cum electoral motive. Outright, if we include Defence, we are talking about 1.5 million Central government employees.

   In a broader sense, we are talking about something like 6 million, excluding State governments and quasi-government, all urban. This is therefore a significant component in that 65 million urban household figure. These two points will also be made when the 62 decision is announced. But the one that bothers me most is a third element, one that is invariably never talked about. Such ad hoc decisions are taken because of specific individuals. There is one particular individual whom government wishes to place in one particular position. Once he is placed there, government wishes him to benefit from increase in retirement age. But to ensure he is placed there, one needs to ensure those who are senior to him get out of the way first. After all, supersession is not desirable. Hence, announce the decision after some people have retired at 60 and exited. This is the way decisions are taken. At one level, there is no point complaining, because we have accepted corruption of institutions and systems as fact of life. But when this 62 decision is announced, as it soon will, let us not pretend there are any big picture considerations involved.

Source:http://blogs.economictimes.indiatimes.com/policypuzzles/entry/increase-in-government-retirement-age-to-62

Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persons/sections (Creamy Layer) from the purview of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs)-reg.

No. 36033/1/2013-Estt. (Res.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi,
Dated: the 27th May, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persons/sections (Creamy Layer) from the purview of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs)-reg.

   The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Department’s office memorandum No. 36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated 8th September, 1993 which, inter-alia, provided that Sons and daughters of persons having gross annual income of Rs. 1 lakh or above for a period of three consecutive years would fall within the creamy layer and would not be entitled to get the benefit of reservation available to the Other Backward Classes. The aforesaid limit of income for determining the creamy layer status was subsequently raised to Rs. 2.5 lakh and Rs. 4.5 lakh and accordingly the expression “Rs. 1 lakh” under Category-VI of Schedule to OM dated 8th September, 1993 was revised to “Rs. 2.5 lakh” and to “Rs. 4.5 lakh” vide this Department’s OMs No. 36033/3/2004-Estt. (Res.) dated 09.03.2004 and dated 14.10.2008 respectively.

   2. It has now been decided to raise the income limit from Rs. 4.5 lakh to Rs. 6 lakh per annum for determining the creamy layer amongst the Other Backward Classes. Accordingly, the expression “Rs. 4.5 lakh” under Category VI in the Schedule to this Department’s aforesaid O.M. of 8th September, 1993 would be substituted by Rs. “Rs. 6 lakh”.

   3. The provisions of this office memorandum have effect from 16th May, 2013.

   4. All the Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents of this office memorandum to the notice of all concerned.

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

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02adm/36033_1_2013-Estt-Res.pdf

Additional Relief on death/disability of Government Servants covered by the Defined Contribution Pension System (NPS).

1(7)1/DCPS(NPS)/2009/TA/295
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CONTROLLER GENERAL OF ACCOUNTS
7th FLOOR, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN
NEW DELHI

Corrigendum

Dated: 27/05/2013

Sub:- Additional Relief on death/disability of Government Servants covered by the Defined Contribution Pension System (NPS)

   Reference is invited to this office OM No.1(7)/DCPS (NPS)/2009/TA/221 dated 02.7.2009 on the above mentioned subject. The existing para No. 3(xix) of the above OM has been substituted by the following:-

   "(xix). The Pension Account holding bank will be responsible for obtaining periodical certificates such as Life Certificate, Re-employed Certificate etc. (as prescribed in CPAO’s Scheme for Payment of Pensions to Central Government Civil Pensioners through Authorised Banks and intimated electronically to CPAO on due dates. (Life certificate should be obtained by 1st November each year and intimation uploaded on CPAO’s website). Drawing of pensions/family pensions will be subject to the receipt of Life Certificate by CPAO".

Sd/-
(Chandan Mishra Dwivedi)
Dy. Controller General of Accounts

Source:http://cga.nic.in/forms/OrderList.aspx?Id=29

Amendment in the Rajasthan Travelling Allowance Rules, 1971.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

F.6(3)FD/Rules/2012

Jaipur, dated 21st MAY 2013.

ORDER

Sub: Amendment in the Rajasthan Travelling Allowance Rules, 1971.

   The Governor is pleased to make the following amendment in the Rajasthan Travelling Allowance Rules, 1971, namely :-

   In the said Rules - below the existing clause (vi) of sub-rule (1) of Rule 28, the following new clause (vii) shall be inserted namely:-

   “(vii) For local short journeys undertaken by a retired Government servant, who has been summoned to give evidence after retirement in a criminal case or a civil case to which Government is a party, the short journey charges shall be admissible as applicable to a Government servant under Rule 9(2)(ii) and Rule 9A of the Rajasthan Travelling Allowance Rules, 1971.”

   This order shall come into force with immediate effect. Cases pending on the date of issue of this order shall be decided in accordance with the provisions of this order and cases already decided shall not be reopened.

By Order the Governor,

Sd/-
(Akhil Arora)
Secretary to the Government
Finance (Budget)

Source:http://finance.rajasthan.gov.in/RULES/F6(3)2012-21-05-2013.pdf

Railway Board Order 2013: Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f. 01.01 .2013.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
( RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 48/20l3

No.E(P&A)II-2013/HW-2

New Delhi, dated 21-05-2013.

The General Managers/CAOs,
All Indian Railways & Prod. Units etc,
(As per mailing lists No.I & II).

Subject: Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f. 01.01 .2013.

   Consequent to sanction of an additional Installment of Dearness Allowance vide this Ministry’s letter No. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/l dated 26.04.2013.

   The President is pleased to decide that the rates of Night Duty Allowance, as notified vide Annexures ‘A’ and ‘B’ of Board’s letter No. E(P&A)II-2012/HW-1 dated 21.11.2012 stand revised with effect from 01.01.2013 as indicated at Annexure ‘A’ in respect of ‘Continuous’, ‘Intensive’, ‘Excluded’ categories and workshop employees, and as indicated at Annexure ‘B’ in respect of ‘Essentially Intermittent’ categories.

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

Sd/-
(K. Shankar)
Director/E(P&A)
Railway Board.

Source: NFIR

DoPT Order 2013: Grant of Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/- to Stenographers Grade ‘D’ of CSSS.

No. 6/6/2011-CS-II(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel and Training

3rd floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi date 27th May, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Grant of Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/- to Stenographers Grade ‘D’ of CSSS - Issuance of ‘Zone of Consideration’ for placement of eligible Stenographers Grade ‘D’ in Non Functional Selection Grade (NFSG) —regarding.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 22nd September, 2011 by which a Zone of Consideration for placement of eligible 98 Steno Grade D’ in Non Functional Selection Grade (NFSG) was issued in the grade pay of Rs. 4200/- in Pay Band-2 in CSSS Cadre.

   2. Based on the Common Seniority List of Stenographers Grade ‘D’, a list containing names of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ who are eligible to be considered for grant of NFSG is annexed to this O.M. Stenographers Grade D’ from S.No. 1 to 19 of Annexure to this O.M. who had already completed the approved service of 5 years as on 1st July, 2012 are eligible to be considered for grant of NFSG w.e.f. 1st July, 2012 and Stenographers Grade ‘D’ from S.No. 20 to S.No. 89 of Annexure to this O.M. who will be completing the 5 years of approved service on 1st July, 2013 are eligible to be considered for grant of NFSG w.e.f. 1st July, 2013, subject to suitability.

   3. Accordingly, the Cadre Units of CSSS are requested to place the eligible Stenographers Grade ‘D’ as given in Annexure to this O.M. in the NFSG after following the procedure as prescribed in O.M. No. 20/49/2009-CS-II(B) dated 22nd June, 2011 and also furnish the details of Stenographers Grade ‘D’, if any, whose name is not in the list attached but eligible to be considered for grant of NFSG. A copy of the order granting NFSG to eligible Stenographers Grade ‘D’ may please be furnished to this Department for the purpose of record.

   4. Cadre Units should send a report to CS-II Division, detailing the officers who have been granted NFSG, by 15th July, 2013.

Sd/-
(K.Suresh Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Availing of LTC (Leave Travel Concession) in current block year.

   Everyone knows that all central government employees can avail LTC through their respective department and can use this opportunity for travelling to any part India. This concession can be availed in block years.  A block year consists of four calendar years. As far this block year is concerned, this year 2013 is the last year in this particular block year – i.e. 2010-2013.

   Employees can use this opportunity this year itself without waiting for an extension in the next year. In the last couple of years the block years were extended for another one year for the benefit of many of our employees who are not utilizing it properly. In JCM Meetings, Trade unions and Federations are demanding more facilities in LTC like Air Travel from anywhere in India. Now employees can travel to Jammu & Kashmir and North Eastern States by air. The government has informed that only about 20% of the employees are utilizing this concession.

   Going for vacation to different places with family and friends gives the entire family, a fresh atmosphere.  Mingling with friends and other people in different places nourishes our thoughts and minds. In foreign countries, going for a vacation is encouraged very much. To conclude, all central government employees should grab this golden opportunity to travel to any part our country and can enjoy their vacation.

Source:http://employeesorders.com/2013/05/availing-of-ltc-leave-travel-concession-in-current-block-year/

Grant of Dearness Relief at the rate of 5th CPC w.e.f. 01.01.2013.

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 - 110003
Date: 24th May, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Grant of Dearness Relief at the rate of 5th CPC w.e.f. 01.01.2013.

   In continuation of this Department’s OM No. 42/13/2012-P&PW(G) dated 25th October, 2012, the President is pleased to grant the Dearness Relief at the rate of 5th CPC w.e.f. 01.01.2013 to the following:-

   (i) The surviving CPF beneficiaries who have retired from service between the period 18.11.1960 to 31.12.1985 and are in receipt of ex-gratia @ Rs.600/ p.m. w.e.f. 1.11.1997 under this Department’s OM No. 45/52/97-P&PW(E) dated 16.12.1997 are entitled to Dearness Relief @ 166% w.e.f. 01.01.2013.

   (ii) The following categories of CPF beneficiaries who are in receipt of ex-gratia payment in terms of this Department’s OM No. 45/52/97-P&PW(E) dated 16.12.1997 are entitled to DR @ 158 % w.e.f. 01.01.2013.

   (a) The widows and dependent children of the deceased CPF beneficiary who had retired from service prior to 01.01.1986 or who had died while in service prior to 01.01.1986 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 605/- p.m.

   (b) Central Government employees who had retired on CPF benefits before 18.11.1960 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 654/-, Rs. 659/-, Rs. 703/- and Rs. 965/-.

   2. Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee. In their application to the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue in consultation with the C&AG.

   3. Orders have been issued vide OM No. 38/6/2010-P&PW(A)(Pt.) dated 18th March, 2013 for revision of provisional pension sanctioned before 01.01.2006. Therefore, the revised rates of DR applicable after 6th CPC will be applicable to the revised provisional pension w.e.f. 01.01.2006.

   4. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their OM No. 1(4)/EV/2004 dated 24th May, 2013.

   5. Hindi version will follow.

Sd/-
( Charanjit Taneja )
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/DR_240513.pdf

Grant of one increment in pre-revised pay scale - OM dated 19.3.2012 - clarification regarding.

F.No. 1/1/2008-IC
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 22nd May, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Grant of one increment in pre-revised pay scale - OM dated 19.3.2012 - clarification regarding.

   The undersigned is directed to invite a reference to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum of even no. dated 19.3.2012 which provides that those Central Government employees who were due to get their annual increment between February to June during 2006, may be granted one increment as on 1.1.2006 in the pre-revised pay scale as a onetime measure and, thereafter, will get the next increment in the revised pay structure on 1.7.2006.

   2. As per this Ministry’s OM No. F. No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 30th August, 2008, fitment tables have been prescribed in Annexure-I thereto, specifying the stages of revised pay in the revised pay band with reference to each stage of pre-revised pay in various pre-revised pay scales. As per the fitment tables, the stage of revised pay in the pay band has been mentioned at the same stage in respect of two consecutive pre-revised stages of pay in cases of certain pre-revised scales.

   3. This Ministry has been receiving references as to whether in cases where the fitment table provides for the same revised stage in case of two consecutive pre-revised stages in a particular pre-revised scale of pay, the benefit of bunching is admissible after grant of one increment in the pre-revised pay scale by virtue of this Ministry’s OM dated 19.3.2012.

   4. The matter has been considered and it is clarified that Fitment Table contained in the aforesaid OM dated 30.8.2008 is to be strictly followed for fixation of pay in the revised structure without any deviation.

   5. In cases where the stages of fixation of pay in the revised pay band as per fitment table contained in the aforesaid OM dated 30.8.2008 provides for the same revised stage in the Pay Band with reference to two consecutive stages of pre-revised pay in the corresponding pre-revised scales, then in such cases due to application of this Ministry’s OM dated 19.3.2012, there will be no change in the revised pay as on 1.1.2006, if the revised stage with reference to the pre-revised pay after accounting for one increment in the pre-revised scale does not undergo any change as per the Fitment Table. It is also clarified that no further bunching will be allowed in such cases and no re-fixation of pay will be admissible in the revised pay as on 1.1.2006.

Sd/-
(Amar Nath Singh)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Source:http://finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_expenditure/notification/misc/Grant_1increment_prerevisePay.pdf

National Pension System (NPS) KYC document required for entry & exit and PAN Card mandatory for Tier II Account

CIRCULAR

PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

PFRDA/ 2013/11/ PDEX/7

May 22, 2013

To,
All POP’s, Aggregators, CRA, Central and State Governments,

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Sub: 1. KYC documents required for entry & exit of National Pension System – Addendum

        2. Making PAN Card a Mandatory requirement for opening and operation of Tier II account

   Pursuant to PFRDA’s earlier circular no PFRDA/2013/1/PDEX/25 dated 11.01.2013 with respect to revised list of Know Your Customer (KYC) documents required for both entry and exit under National Pension System, it has been decided to include below mentioned documents in addition to the acceptable KYC documentation, on the basis of feedback received from various entities registered under NPS:


Identification Proof

Identity card issued by Central/State government and its Departments, Statuary/Regulatory Authorities, Public Sector Undertakings, Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Financial Institutions, Colleges affiliated to Universities and Professional Bodies such as ICAI, ICWAI, ICSI, Bar Council etc.


Address Proof

The identity card/document with address, issued by any of the following:
Central/State Government and its Departments, Statuary/Regulatory Authorities, Public Sector Undertakings, Schedules Commercial Banks, Public Financial Institution for their employees.

   2. It has also been decided to make submission of PAN Card a mandatory requirement for opening and operation of a Tier II account for all sectors under NPS with immediate effect to ensure compliance with AML/CFT guidelines.

   In pursuance of this, all existing Tier II accounts under NPS need to be made PAN compliant. The subscribers would be given a time period of 3 months from the date of issuance of this circular, after which the operation of such account would be suspended till the requirement is complied with.

   This is for the information of all concerned. The circular has also been placed on PFRDA website at http:www.pfrda.org.in and CRA website at http:www.npscra.nsdl.co.in.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-
Venkateswarlu Peri
General Manager

Source:http://pfrda.org.in/writereaddata/linkimages/Revised%20KYC%20documents%20for%20entry%20and%20exit%20of%20NPS8617173677.pdf

Demands of Central Government Employees: Question raised in Lok Sabha.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 6670

ANSWERED ON 08.05.2013

DEMANDS OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

6670 . Shri RAKESH SINGH

   Will the Minister of PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS be pleased to state:-

   (a) whether the Government has considered various demands of the Central Government employees and if so, the details thereof;

   (b) whether the Government has held discussions with the Trade Unions and other organizations before the Nation wide strike;

   (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

    (d) whether the Government proposes to consider the demands in the interest of employees; and

   (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

   Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office. (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY)

   (a): The Government has in operation a Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM) scheme and as per the scheme of JCM, this Department deals with staff side on the National Council (JCM). The JCM scheme is for promoting harmonious relations and of securing the greatest measure of cooperation between the Government, in its capacity as employer and the general body of its employees in matters of common concern and deals with issues and demands raised by the staff side. Regular interactions are held at requisite levels to address the concerns of Government employees.

   (b) & (c): A meeting was convened by Union Minister of Labour & Employment with the representatives of Central Trade Unions (CTUs) on the 13th February, 2013 to discuss the charter of demands and call for all India strike given by the Central Trade Unions on 20th and 21st February, 2013. Subsequently, a Group of Ministers (GoM) held a meeting with the representatives of the major CTUs on 18th February, 2013. The Union representatives were assured that Government is serious on the demands related to working class and taking all possible measures to redress them. An appeal was issued to them to withdraw the strike.

   (d) & (e): Government has taken various measures to address the concerns raised by the trade unions. These relate to huge amount spent on food subsidy to ensure availability of food grains to the poor at very concessional rate through the Public Distribution System, the Food Security Bill to further increase the availability of subsidized food grains to the larger segments of the population. National Employment Policy has been prepared by the Ministry of Labour & Employment to ensure inclusive and equitable growth process, so as to achieve the goal of remunerative and decent employment for all women and men in the labour force. The Government has enacted Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008 and has also set up Nation Social Security Fund (NSSF) with a corpus of Rs.1000 crore. National Social Security Board has also been constituted which is advising the Government from time to time on Social Security Schemes. Action to amend the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, 1970 is underway wherein it is, inter-alia, proposed that in case where the contract labour perform the same or similar kind of work as the workmen directly appointed by the principal employer, the wage rates, holidays, social security provisions of contract labour shall be the same as are available to the directly appointed workmen on the roll of principal employer. Further, a Bill is being brought before the Parliament to amend the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 to provide a National Floor Level Minimum Wage.

Source: www.rajyasabha.nic.in

Proper Monitoring of deputation by the lending departments.

No.6/8/2009-Estt (Pay-II)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 16th May, 2013.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Proper Monitoring of deputation by the lending departments.

   Undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments OM of even number dated the 17th June, 2010 and to say that as per existing instructions no extension in deputation beyond the fifth year is allowed. Further, as per the OM No. 14017/30/2006-Estt (RR) dated the 29th November, 2006, the deputationist officer is deemed to have been relieved on the date of expiry of the deputation period unless the competent authority has with requisite approvals, extended the period of deputation, in writing, prior to the date of its expiry. These instructions were reiterated vide the OM of even number dated the 1st March, 2011.

   2. In 56th Report of the Action Taken Replies of the Government on the recommendations/observations contained in the 51st Report on the Demands for Grants (2012-13) of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions by the Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee has observed inter alia that policy on deputation envisages mobility of personnel between Departments etc so that the employee as well as the Departments benefit from the process. The tendency of treating deputation as a tool to ensure more comfortable, or even hometown postings is required to be discouraged. The instrument of deputation serves public interest only when there is a rational connection with the qualifications and work experience of the deputationist, and the deputation continues for a reasonable period. This would also ensure that both the lending as well as the borrowing department benefit from the experience /exposure of deputationist officer.

   3. All the Ministries/Departments are therefore advised to ensure that deputations are strictly monitored by lending Government Departments. Requests of the borrowing authorities for no objection to extension of deputations should be closely scrutinized to curb tendency to allow extensions on extraneous grounds, and overstay.

   4. These instructions are in addition to the previous OMs on the  subject, and in no way dilute the responsibility of the deputationist and  borrowing departments to ensure that the deputationists are relieved in  time on completion of their approved tenures.

   5. Hindi version will follow.

Sd/-
(Mukesh Chaturvedi)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/6_8_2009-Estt.Pay-II-16052013.pdf

Development of a Web Based software solution for Cadre Management of CSSS/CSCS — Data collection regarding.

TIME BOUND

No. 25/1/2013-CS.II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension
Department of Personnel & Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi dated the 21st May, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Development of a Web Based software solution for Cadre Management of CSSS/CSCS — Data collection regarding

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 9th May, 2013 on the above subject.

   2. While some cadre units have furnished the information in part, there are cadre units who are yet to respond. It may be emphasized in this regard that the development of the web based software has been taken up by this Department in
a time-bound manner. The progress of the work is being constantly monitored. It is, therefore, required that cadre units take up this activity also on priority basis.

   3. With a view to review the pace of submission of data and difficulties being faced by the cadre units, if any, meeting is to be taken by Ms. Vandana Sharma, Director (CS.II) on 24th May, 2013 at 11.00 AM. The meeting will be held in the official Chamber of Director (CS.II) i.e. Room No. 348, 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi.

   4. Deputy Secretaries/Under Secretaries of the cadre units as mentioned in Annexure to this O.M. are requested to attend the said meeting on appointed day and time.

Sd/-
(K.Suresh Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt of India

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/webMeeting2.pdf

Merger of 50% DA issue: Dearness Allowance as Dearness Pay

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF  FINANCE
RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-4384

ANSWERED ON-07.05.2013

Dearness Allowance as Dearness Pay

4384 . SARDAR BALWINDER SINGH BHUNDAR

   (a) whether the earlier Pay Commissions for Central Government Employees had recommended that a certain percentage of Dearness Allowance to be treated as Dearness Pay;

   (b) if so, the details thereof; and

   (c) by when the salaried class as well as pensioners are likely to be benefited so as to overcome the hardship being faced by them to maintain their day-to-day household expenses?

ANSWER

   Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (E & FS) (Shri Namo Narain Meena)

   (a)&(b) The 5th Pay Commission had recommended that Dearness Allowance should be converted into Dearness Pay each time the Consumer Price Index increases by 50% over the base index used by the last pay Commission. Accordingly the Government issued orders on 27.02.2004 for merging of 50% of the DA with the basic pay w.e.f.01.04.2004.

   (c) The 6th Central Pay Commission had recommended not to merge Dearness Allowance with basic pay at any stage. Government has accepted this recommendation vide Resolution dated 29.08.2008. Hence the question to merge DA with basic pay does not arise. However, the rate of DA is being revised at periodic intervals.

Source: www.rajyasabha.nic.in

Service book of Government Employee can be disclosed under RTI.

   The Service book of Government employee can be disclosed under Right to Information Act 2005

   With the recent decision of Central Information Commission Service book of Government Employee can be disclosed under Right to Information Act 2005. This means a third party can have access to most of the information about the employee career including disciplinary action, his leave, place of posting etc.

   A Service book of Government Employee is maintained for every employee from the date of his first appointment. Every step in official life is recorded in it. All the pensionary benefits are sanctioned mainly on the basis of entries in the Service Book. Hence, it plays a prominent role in timely settlement of pension cases and proper maintenance of Service Book eliminate delay in sanctioning and payment of pensionary benefits.

   The Service book of Government Employee consists of II volumes.

   VOLUME-I: Volume I of the Service Book is meant for recording the bio-data of the employees and various events of his service.

   VOLUME-II: The purpose of Volume-II of the Service Book is to place different types of nominees, declarations, pay fixation memos etc.

   The Service book of Government Employee contains following information of an employee:-

  • Appointment and joining
  • Grant of increment or withholding of increment
  • Grant of Selection Grade
  • Crossing of efficiency bar
  • Fixation of pay
  • Grant of leave
  • Deputation/ transfer
  • Suspension or interruption in service along with details of the period thereof
  • Reinstatement
  • Resignation
  • Termination of service along with its reasons
  • Promotion
  • Compulsory / Premature/ Voluntary Retirement
  • Removal or dismissal from service
  • Reversion
  • Reduction in rank or pay along with the precise reasons thereof viz. Whether reduction is on account of inefficiency or reduction in establishment or abolition of the post held by the employee.
  • Retirement on superannuation.

Promotion of Clerks/Typists to the grade of Auditors on passing of SAS Part-I Examination (New Syllabus) held on April 2013.

CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS
ULAN BATAR, PALAM, DELHI CANTT.- 10

No.AN/XI/11153/SAS-I/April-2013

Dated: 20/05/2013

To
All PCsDA/PCA(Fys)/CsDA

Sub: - Promotion of Clerks/Typists to the grade of Auditors on passing of SAS Part-I Examination (New Syllabus) held on April 2013

   Result of SAS Part-I Examination (New Syllabus) held in April 2013 has been declared and circulated to all PCsDS/CsDA under Circular No. AN/SAS/16101 /SAS-I/ April/ 2013/ Result dated 08/05/2013.

   As such, the PCsDS/CsDA are requested to convene a DPC and furnish adjudication Report along with DPC proceedings in the proforma enclosed in respect of those Clerks/Typists, who have passed SAS Part-I examination held in April 2013, on the basis of ACRs for the year 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 respectively, so as to reach this HQrs Office latest by 07/06/2013. While adjudicating the cases the criteria laid down in our circular letter Nos. 0636/AN/D-IV dated 22.08.73 and 0632/AN/F dated 04.12.73 may be kept in view.

   All Review/left over cases/Unfit cases/sealed cover cases, if any, in respect of SAS Part-I passed clerks may also be furnished. NIL report is also required.

   Please acknowledge receipt.

Sd/-
(SC Gupta)
For CGDA

Source:http://www.cgda.nic.in/adm/exam/promotSAS200513.pdf

Extension 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

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 17/05/2013

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

   In continuation of this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 22/04/2013, it is intimated that training to RTI Nodal Officers, RTI Cell officials and NIC/IT personnel attached with Ministries/Departments of Government of India have been completed by DoPT with the help of NIC.

   2. It is again requested that training to all the CPIOs and First Appellate Authorities (FAAs) may be provided by the concerned Ministry/Department, through the officials trained by DoPT/NIC. User name/password to all the CPIOs and FAAs are to be provided by RTI Nodal Officers of the concerned Ministry/Department. It is imperative that the RTI Nodal Officers start updating the details of CPIOs/FAAs in the system and issue user name and password to them at the earliest.

   3. As mentioned in the said O.M., it is planned to extend the facility of RTI online web portal to all the Ministries/Departments of Government of India. This facility is being extended to Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries and Department of Consumer Affairs and Department of Food and Public Distribution from 22nd May 2013.

Sd/-
(Sandeep Jain)
Deputy Secretary

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02rti/112013-ir.pdf

STRIKE IN ORDNANCE FACTORIES.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 6196

ANSWERED ON 06.05.2013

STRIKE IN ORDNANCE FACTORIES

6196 . Shri HARIBHAU MADHAV JAWALE

   Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:-

   (a) whether the employees of Ordnance factories in the country had gone on strike during the last three years;

   (b) the details of the issues raised by them each time;

   (c) whether the operations of ordnance factories were affected due to strike of employees;

   (d) if so, the details thereof; and

   (e) the steps taken / being taken by the Government in this regard?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH) MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

   (a) Yes, Madam.

   (b) The trade unions have raised a number of demands. Most of the demands are common with other departments of the Government of India. However, there are certain demands specific to the ordnance factories such as payment of time wages to the piece workers, grant of 30 days Earned Leave to Industrial Workers who have opted Leave under the Factories Act, 1948, co- relation of piece work rates in the revised 6th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay scales etc.

   (c) & (d): Production in ordnance factories was affected adversely due to poor attendance at various shop level. Overall attendance in the organization on the days of the strike was 59.28% (7.9.2010), 23.27% (28.2.2012), 30.19% (20.2.2013) and 28.69% (21.2.2013). The production come down to less than 50% (7.9.2010), less than 20% (28.2.2012) and less than 25% (20.2.2013 & 21.2.2013) due to poor attendance.

   (e) The demands are being examined at appropriate levels.

Source:http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/psearch/QResult15.aspx?qref=140971

Sanction of Dearness Allowance 8% to Odisha Government Employees with effect from 01.01.2013.

GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA
FINANCE DEPARTMENT

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

No. 16996 F.,                                                                                      Bhubaneswar, date the 8th May, 2013
CS-IV(ALW)-0001/2012

Sub: - Sanction of Dearness Allowance 8% to State Government Employees with effect from 01.01.2013.

   Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Department of Expenditure in their Office Memorandum No.1(2)/2013-E-II(B), dated 25.04.2013 have enhanced the Dearness Allowance payable to the Central Government employees from existing 72% to 80% w.e.f. 01.01.2013.

   2. Now, considering the demand of the State Government employees, the overall financial resources and fiscal targets stipulated under Odisha Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2005, the State Government have been pleased to release additional dose of DA @ 8% enhancing the same from the existing rate of 72% to 80% on the Basic Pay and Grade Pay taken together w.e.f. 01.01.2013 in case of the State Government employees, who are covered under the ORSP Rules, 2008. This additional dose of DA will be paid in cash and can be drawn in the Pay Bill of May, 2013 payable in June, 2013 and onwards. Arrear from the month of January, 2013 to April, 2013 on account of the enhanced DA will be drawn and disbursed latest by 31.03.2014.

   3. Payment of enhanced DA in cash @ 80% w.e.f. 1st January, 2013 to the State Government employees and employees of Aided Educational Institutions, drawing pay under ORSP Rules, 2008 will be at par with DA sanctioned by Government of India in Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure O.M. No.1(2)/2013-E-II(B), dated 25.04.2013.

   4. This additional dose of DA of 8% on basic Pay and Grade pay taken together w.e.f. 01.01.2013 and the manner of payment to the State Government employees as above is also applicable to the following category of employees covered under the ORSP Rules, 2008.

   All India Service Officers serving in the affairs of the State Government, for which G.A. Department will issue orders separately;

   The teaching and non-teaching staff of Universities who are in receipt of regular scale of pay for whom the State Government is bearing full salary cost. These also include Teachers of Universities who enjoy AICTE/UGC scale under ORSP (College Teachers) 2010 and Medical College Teachers under ORSP (Medical College Teachers) Rules, 2010;

   Subordinate Judicial Officers drawing their pay in accordance with Law Department Resolution No.8318/L dated 02.08.2010;

   Work-Charged employees drawing pay in regular scale of pay under the ORSP Rules, 2008; and

   Job Contract Workers of Consolidation and Settlement Organisation who are in receipt of fixed pay in regular scale of pay under ORSP Rules, 2008 and DA sanctioned thereon from time to time.

   5. DA in accordance with this Memorandum will also be admissible to the State Government employees who were in service on the 1st January, 2013 but have ceased to be in service at the time of sanction of this enhanced DA.

   6. The bill for drawal of enhanced DA @ 8% w.e.f. 01.01.2013 to the State Government employees and employees of Aided Educational Institutions, drawing pay under ORSP Rules, 2008 will be submitted to the Treasuries/Special Treasuries/Sub-Treasuries along with the Pay Bill for the month of May, 2013 payable in June, 2013 onwards.

Sd/-
ADDITIONAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

Source:http://www.odisha.gov.in/finance/pdf/2013/16996_DA.pdf

WBHS 2008: Notification regarding Digital Hearing Aid

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch
Medical Cell

No. 3733-F (MED)

Dt. 10-05-2013

Notification

   Cost of Digital Hearing Aid (WBHS Code No. 03003003) is reimbursable under the West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008.

   As per provision of the West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008, prior permission of the West Bengal Health Scheme Authority is needed for purchase of this costly device.

   From some time past, requests are coming from various corners for waiving of the norm of obtaining prior permission of the West Bengal Health Scheme Authority for purchase of this device. West Bengal Health Scheme Authority has also
recommended in favour of abolishing this system considering the medical as well as technical superiority of digital device over the conventional analog one.

   Accordingly, in partial modifications of relevant Clauses of the Orders of Finance Department, the undersigned is directed by the order of the Governor to say that the Governor is pleased to declare that prior permission of the West Bengal Health Scheme Authority will not be required for purchase of Digital Hearing Aid under the West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008 subject to the following conditions:-

   1. The maximum reimbursable amount is limited to the rate mentioned under WBHS Code No. 03003003.

   2. Essentiality of the device should be supported with prescription and audiometry report of treating Specialist of recognized Health Care Organisations.

   This will take effect from the date of issue of the notification. Past cases should not be re-opened.

By order of the Governor,

Sd/-
[H.K. Dwivedi]
Principal Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal

Source:http://www.wbfin.nic.in/writereaddata/201305151705.pdf

Notification regarding treatment at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch
Medical Cell

No. 3731 F(MED)

Dt. 10.05.2013

Notification

   At present the State Government employees/ Government pensioners who are enrolled under the West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008 are entitled to receive treatment of Cancer at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (TMH, Mumbai) on fulfilment of such conditions as obtaining prior permission of the West Bengal Health Scheme Authority on the basis of submitting referral from any recognised HCO.

   The Government has been considering, from some times past, to allow such Government employees/ Government pensioners to avail themselves of medical treatment facilities at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai for any type of cancer diseases without imposing any restriction.

   The West Bengal Health Scheme Authority, after due deliberations, has observed that TMH, Mumbai is a Government of India Organization and that it delivers quality treatment to the patients suffering from cancer and that also the treatment there is cost effective and hence it has recommended to relax the aforesaid restrictions.

   Accordingly, the Governor is pleased to order that the State Government employees and Government pensioners who are enrolled under the West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008 may avail themselves of the medical treatment facilities at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai for treatment of cancer diseases; for receiving such treatment, prior permission of the West Bengal Health Scheme Authority and referral from recognized Health Care Organization will no longer be necessary provided that the patient suffers from cancer. However, prior approval of the Secretary of the Department will have to be obtained in such cases.

   This will take immediate effect.

By order of the Governor,

Sd/-
(Samiran Pal)
Special Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal

Source:http://www.wbfin.nic.in/writereaddata/201305131406_0001.pdf

Recruitment to posts in Pay Band -1 of Rs. 5200-20200 with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/- from Ex-servicemen regarding.

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

RBE No.47/2013.

No. E (NG)II/2009/RR-1/10.

New Delhi, Dated: 10.05.2013.

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railway & Production Units
(As per standard mailing list)

Sub: Recruitment to posts in Pay Band -1 of ` 5200-20200 with Grade Pay of ` 1800/- from Ex-servicemen regarding.

   Attention is invited to instructions issued vide Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2009/RR-1/10/Pt. dated 27.6.2012 (RBE No. 76/2012) wherein while directing to issue notification in July, 2012 for vacancies occurring in Pay Band -1 of ` 5200-20200 with Grade Pay of ` 1800/-, it was communicated that modalities for filling up of 20% ex-servicemen quota will be communicated separately.

   2. The issue has been deliberated upon and it has been decided that zonal railways shall take immediate action for filling up of vacancies exclusively against ex-servicemen quota in terms of conditions mentioned in Board’s letter of even number dated 10.9.2010 (RBE No. 130/2010) taking into account 20% vacancies of ex-servicemen for which general notifications were issued in July, 2012 and also the other vacancies against the said quota which has remained unfilled before 01.1.2013.

   3. Immediate action be taken for issuance of notification and the whole process should be completed by 15th October, 2013. Further, the panel may be drawn in such a manner that it adequately takes care of eventualities like non-turning up of candidates, failing in medical etc., after selection. Therefore, panels may be drawn large enough so that all the posts are eventually filled up.

   Please acknowledge receipt.

   (Hindi version will follow.)

Sd/-
(Harsha Dass)
Director Estt. (N)-II
Railway Board.

Source: AIRF

Implementation of VI CPC recommendations - Clarification on Children Education Allowance.

Office of the Controller General of Defence Accounts
Ulan Batar Road, Palam Delhi Cantt. 10

CIRCULAR

No. AT/IV/4909/Vol. - IV

Dated :- 14th May 2013

To,
All PCsDA/CDAs
PCoA (Fys) Kolkata.

Sub :- Implementation of VI CPC recommendations clarification on Children Education Allowances

   Please find enclosed copy of clarification issued by Government of India, Ministry of Defence in consultation with DoPT vide MoD ID No. PC 1(66)/2008 D(Pay/Services) dated 10/04/2013 regarding reimbursement of Children Education Allowances for your guidance and necessary action.

Sd/-
(Upendra Kumar)
Accounts Officer (AT- IV)

Government of India
Ministry of Defence

Subject:- Implementation of VI CPC recommendations - Clarification on Children Education Allowance.

   Reference Air HQ letter No. Air HQ/23996/1/PP&R-I dated 28 February, 2012 seeking clarification whether children born after failure of sterilization operation resulting in multiple births will be entitled for Children Education Allowance.

   2. The matter has been examined in the Ministry in consultation with DoP&T. It is stated that re-imbursement of Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy in respect of child/children born at the time first birth resulting in twins or multiple births after failure of sterilization operation is permissible.

Sd/-
(P.S. Walia)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source:http://www.cgda.nic.in/audit/cea140513.pdf

Revision of Income Criterion to exclude Socially Advanced Persons/ Sections (Creamy Layer) from list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

PRESS INSFORMATION BUREAU
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

   Revision of Income Criterion to exclude Socially Advanced Persons/ Sections (Creamy Layer) from list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs)

   The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for increase in the present income criterion of Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum for applying the Creamy Layer restriction throughout the country, for excluding Socially Advanced Persons/Sections (Creamy Layer) from the purview of reservation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

    The new income criterion will be Rs. 6 lakh per annum. The increase in the income limit to exclude the Creamy Layer is in keeping with the increase in the Consumer Price Index and would enable more persons to take advantage of reservation benefits extended to OBCs in government services and admission to central educational institutions.

   This would bring about equity and greater inclusiveness in society. The Department of Personnel and Training and the Ministry of Human Resource Development would issue necessary orders to this effect.

Source: PIB

Combined Section Officers’/Stenographers’ (Gr.’B’/Gr.I) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

MOST IMMEDIATE

No. 6/1/2012-CS-I(S)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,
New Delhi, the l4th May, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Combined Section Officers’/Stenographers’ (Gr.’B’/Gr.I) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to UPSC’s letter No. 1/16(4)/2012-E.VI dated 13th May, 2013 (copy enclosed) on the subject mentioned above requesting the concerned departments to furnish the ACRs/APARs for the period from 01.04.2005 to 31.03.2012 on or before 20th May, 2013. This Department vide OM of even number dated 25th February, 2013 and subsequent reminders dated 14th March, 2013, 11th April, 2013 and 30th April, 2013 had requested all the cadre units to keep in readiness the complete ACR/APAR Dossiers of all the candidates, who have appeared for the post of Section Officer of CSS and Private Secretary of CSSS for the Combined Limited Departmental Examination, 2009, 2010 & 2011. It was also requested if there are any ACR/APAR, which are missing or below benchmark, appropriate action, if any, in respect of them may be completed in terms of DOP&T OM No. 21011/1/2010-Estt.(A) dated 13th April, 2010 and other relevant instructions on the subject.

   2. UPSC has now, declared the result of written part of the Examination and has requested for the ACRs/APARs dossiers for the period from 1.4.2005 to 31.3.2012 of successful candidates on or before 20th May, 2013. All the Cadre Units are, therefore, requested to furnish the ACRs/APARs dossiers of all the successful candidates of the written part of LDCE 2009, 2010 & 2011 to UPSC on or before 20th May, 2013.

   3. The cooperation of all the Cadre Units is urgently solicited in completion of this exercise. It may be appreciated that there is a huge shortage of Section Officers across all the cadre units and the only way to substantially meet the shortage is expeditious completion of the process of LDCE. Any delay for any reason shall delay the process of providing required manpower at the level of Section Officers to various Ministries/Departments. All the cadre units are, therefore, again requested to extend their cooperation through an early action in this regard.

   4. This Department may be informed of the action taken in this regard.

Sd/-
[Utkaarsh R. Tiwaary]
Director

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ONE RANK ONE PENSION : FAQ related to One Rank One Pension.

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, MoD 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 PDA.

Q:5    The basic pension of a pre-2006 pensioner (Rank - Havildar , Group ‘D’) 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 PDA 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. :


Date

Amount (Rs.)PM Circular  No.
01.01.2006
3500/-
01.07.2009
4635/-
24.09.2012
5301/-

Q:6    In most of the cases neither the pensioner has applied to the PDA for revision of their pension nor any Corr PPO or instructions have been received by the PDA 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 PDAs 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 with less 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 JCOs/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:

Type of pension viz Retiring pension/service pension/ Ordinary Family Pension/ Special Family Pension/ War Injury Pension/ Dependant Pension
Rank of the pensioner
Group of the pensioner (only for JCOs / PBORs)
Qualifying service (without weightage)
Record Office
Date of commencement
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.

Q:15    Is capturing of information about Record office financially importance or can be done away with?

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

Naval Record Office
Air Force Record Office
DSC Cannanore Record Office
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.

Source:http://pcdapension.nic.in/gen/faq1.htm

 

Two days strike Impact-Next meeting with Trade Unions is scheduled on 22nd May, 2013.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 6472

ANSWERED ON 07.05.2013

TRADE UNION STRIKE

   6472 .    Shri BHARTRUHARI MAHTAB

   SANJAY SHAMRAO DHOTRE

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

   (a)    Whether the trade unions have organized two days strike/bandh on 20 and 21 February, 2013 in the country;

   (b)    If so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

   (c)    Whether the Government has constituted a Committee to examine the reasons behind the protests and violence and if so, the details thereof; and

   (d)    The details of the main recommendations of the Committee along with the outcome thereof and the follow-up action taken by the Government thereon?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS ( SHRI R. P. N. SINGH )

   (a) & (d): Yes Madam. Trade unions have organized two days strike/bandh on 20 and 21 February, 2013 in the country. The agitation is to press for their 10-point charter of demands including check on price rise, strict enforcement of labour laws, concrete measures for employment generation, universal social security cover for workers and creation of a National Social Security Fund, stoppage of contractorisation of work of permanent/perennial nature and payment of wages and other benefits to contract workers at par with regular workers, amendment to Minimum Wages Act for fixation of statutory minimum wages @ Rs. 10,000 per month and stoppage of disinvestment in PSUs.

   (c) & (d): Hon’ble Minister for Labour & Employement had held a meeting on 13.02.2013 with the representatives of All the Major Central Trade Unions and requested them not to resort to strike on 20th & 21st February, 2013. Subsequently, GOM consisting of Senior Cabinet Ministers held round of discussion on 18.02.2013 and conveyed the serious intent of the Government to resolve various issues raised in their charter of demands. Inspite of the meeting, the Major Central Trade Unions have resorted to strike on 20th & 21st February, 2013. The discussions by the GOM with the representatives of the Major Central Trade Unions is a continuous process and is scheduled next on 22.05.2013 to resolve the demands.

   No Madam, No committee has been constituted by the Government to examine the reasons behind the protests and violence. However, Hon’ble Minister of Labour & Employment has held a meeting on 13.02.2013 with the representatives of Major Central Trade Union and requested them not to resort to strike on 20th & 21st February, 2013. Subsequently, GOM consisting of Senior Cabinet Ministers held a round of discussion on 18.02.2013 and convey the serious intent of the Government to resolve various issues raised in their demand. Inspite of that all the Major Central Trade Unions resorted to strike on 20th & 21st February, 2013 throughout the country.

Source: www.loksabha.nic.in

Defence Civilian Medical Aid Fund (DCMAF).

CIRCULAR

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)
10A, S.K.BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA - 700001.

No.1064/AN-C/Misc.

Dated : 08.05.2013

To

1. All C of A (Fys.)
2. All Group Officers of Main Office
3. All Officer in-Charge, all section in M.O. Including Rly & Accounts Section, Old Record Section
4. Director RTC/ER), Salt Lake
5. Secretary General AIDAEA (HQrs) Kolkata
6. General Secretary, Branch Association, AIDAEA, Kolkata
7. General Secretary, Branch Association, AIDAA (CB), Pune
8. Secretary, DARC, MO, Kolkata
9. Secretary, Welfare Committee, MO, Kolkata.

Subject :- Defence Civilian Medical Aid Fund (DCMAF)

Ref :- This Office letter No.1064/AN-C/DARC-Welfare/Circular, dtd. 11.12.2012.

   Kindly refer to this office letter No. cited under reference wherein it was cordially requested to familiarise the employees of your establishment with the current benefits of the DCMAF scheme and to encourage them to enroll their names as member of this Fund to make the membership drive a grand success.

   In this context, a cut-up date, i.e., 31st May' 2013 has been fixed as last date of deposition to become member for getting current benefits from this fund.

   It is, therefore, requested to kindly make a list of employees who are interested for becoming the member of this fund and forward the same on or before the above mentioned date. At the time of enlisting the membership it is ensured that the subscription has been collected according to the rates of subscription to which the employees is entitled. Necessary forms relating to DCMAF can be downloaded 'caomod.nic.in/dcmaf/01_medicalaid.htm'.

   An early action in this respect is highly solicited.

Sd/-
(D.B.Chakraborty)
Asstt. Controller of Accounts (AN)

Source:http://pcafys.nic.in/files/defence%20civilian%20medical%20aid%20fund.pdf

Travelling Allowances for Medical Treatment.

No.22(02)/11/US(WE)/D(res)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

New Delhi, the 10th May, 2013

To,
The Chief of Army Staff
The Chief of Naval Staff
The Chief of Air Staff

Subject : Travelling Allowances for Medical Treatment.

Sir,
 
   With reference to Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence letter No.24(8)/03/US(WE)/D(Res) Dated 19th December, 2003, I am directed to convey the sanction of the President to amend and include following sub-paragraphs 2 under Heading "Travelling Allowance" as under :-

TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE

   12. The following procedure will govern the movement of patient to referred clinics :-

   (a) Admissibility

   (i) No Change.

   (ii) No Change

   (iii) Air Travel : Reimbursement for air travel in emergency cases will be considered on merits of individual case by the Ministry in consultation with MoD (Finance) provided the Medical Officer of Polyclinic or the Specialist at Service Hospital certifies in writing that the air travel was absolutely essential and that travel by other means i.e., by rail or road etc., would have definitely endangered the life of the patient or involved the risk of serious aggravation of the condition of the patient.

  (iv) Kidney Donor :  Reimbursement of traveling allowance to the kidney Donor in Connection with the journeys undertaken for donation of kidney is admissible at the following rates:

   (aa) If the donor is a non-ECHS beneficiary :- Will be admissible at the rates applicable to the recipient ECHS beneficiary.

  (ab) If the Donor is another ECHS beneficiary :- Will be admissible at the rate applicable to the donor.

   (b) Ambulance Charges : Ambulance services authorised in Polyclinics/Military hospitals may be utilized for patients when being referred to Service /Empanelled Hospitals in the same city. However, if Ambulance is not provided and Medical Authority (Medical Officer of Polyclinic or the Specialist at Service Hospital) certifies in writing that conveyance of the patient by any other mode would definitely endanger the life of the patient or involve the risk of serious aggravation of his/her condition,  expenditure incurred on engagement of ambulance used to convey the patient will be reimbursed provided that the journey is undertaken within the same city.

   2. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Defence (Finance) vide their U.O.No.1224/13.Fin.. Pen dated 9th May, 2013.

Yours faithfully

Sd/-
(H.K. Mallick)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source:http://www.desw.gov.in/sites/upload_files/desw/files/pdf/desw-order-dated-10th%20-may-2013.pdf