30 DAYS EARNED LEAVE FOR INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYEES OF ORDNANCE FACTORIES.

Entitlement of 30days EL irrespective of option in respect of Industrial Employees of OFs

Minstry of Defence
D(Estt/NG)

Sub : Entitlement of 30days E/L irrespective of option in respect of Industrial Employees of OFs

   I am directed to refer to OFB I.D. No 265/A/A dated 19.02.2013 and 01.08.2013 on the subject mentioned above. The matter has been examined in consultation with D(Civ-II) and they opined that DopT OM dated 20.07.1998 inter alia provides ….”As per the agreement with the staff side of National Counsel (JCM) signed on 11.09.1997,the govt. has decided that henceforth the Industrial Employees in Central Government Department other than Railways shall be entitled to 30 Days EL for each completed year of service irrespective of the number of years of service rendered by the employee, subject to the holidays shall also count towards such Leave”.

Restructuring of cadre of Artisan Staff in Defence Establishment in modification of recommendation of 6th CPC – Clarification regarding.

Circular

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)
10-A, S.K.Bose Road, Kolkata – 700001

No.Pay/Tech-II/04/2013/22

Date : 31/07/2013

To
The CFAs(Fys)
The Accounts Officer (Fys)

Sub: Restructuring of cadre of Artisan Staff in Defence Establishment in modification of recommendation of 6th CPC – Clarification regarding.

   In continuation to this office earlier circular bearing No. Pay/Tech-II/04/2013/17/Cir dated 03.6.2013, it is intimated that the matter regarding grant of 3rd MACP benefit in the same grade pay of Rs.4200/- to the MCMs in the light of MoD ID No. 11(5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dated 23.7.2012 has been examined by this office. Accordingly it  has been decided that the said benefit may be extended to all eligible MCMs (either in service or going to retiree) along with 3% increment benefit on Band Pay and Gr. Pay of Rs.4200/-.

Sixth Pay Commission recommendations in respect of URC employees.

Unit Run Canteens

   Demands from various forums have been received for implementation of Sixth Pay Commission recommendations in respect of URC employees, however, these recommendations have not been accepted as URC employees are not government employees.

The sales turnover and profit generated by CSD is as under:

MCM Grade Pay Issue in Ordnance Establishments - Granting of 4600 Grade Pay to Master Craftsman (MCM) on 3rd MACP for Defence Civilians Employees.

INDWF

To
Secretary,
DOP&T
New Delhi

   Brief about Master Craftsman granting MACP – III to Rs.4600/- Grade Pay in Defence Master Craftsman in Defence were drawing the pay scale Rs.4500 – 7000 prior to 01.01.2006.

   Through Fast Track committee on the recommendations of 6th CPC, Master craftsman (MCM) were upgraded to Rs.4200/- Grade Pay w.e.f. 01.01.2006 at par with Railways – vide M of D letter No.11 (5)/2009-D(Civ-I) dt 14.06.2010 and the re-structuring of Artisans were implemented by introducing 4 grade structure i.e., Skilled, HS Grade – II, HS Grade-I and MCM with a ratio of 45 : 20.625 : 20.625 : 13.75% respectively.

   Principle Controller of Accounts Fys (PC of A(FYS), Kolkatta vide their letter No.Pay/Tech-II/04/2011/15 dated 26.10.2011 and 12.12.2011 clarified that the Industrial Employees who become MCM before 01.01.2006 is eligible for 3rd MACP in the Grade Pay of Rs.4600/-.

Framing of Rules for URC Employees

Press Information Bureau
Government of India

   The Unit Run Canteen employees are getting paid as per the rules regulating the terms and conditions of the services of the civilian employees of the URCs, issued by Army Headquarters in April 2003. These rules were made as per the directions of Hon`ble Supreme Court.

   It has been held by the Hon`ble Supreme Court in its order dated 28-4-2009, in the case of R.R. Pillai Vs the commanding officer HQ SAC(U), that employees of the URC are not government servant.

Impact of FDI in Defence Sector on National Security

   FDI up to 26% is permissible in the defence sector, subject to licensing. However, wherever FDI beyond 26% is likely to result in access to modern and state-of-the-art technology into the country, decisions can be taken to allow higher FDI on a case-to-case basis with approval of the Cabinet Committee on Security.

   All such concerns shall be addressed while taking approval from Cabinet Committee on Security on a case-to-case basis.

Declaration of Written Result - Combined Defence Services Examination (I)-2013

   On the basis of the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (I)-2013 held by the Union Public Service Commission On 17 February, 2013, 9888 candidates with the following Roll Numbers have qualified for being interviewed by the Service Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence, for admission to (i) Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 136th Course commencing in January, 2014 (ii) Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Course commencing in January, 2014 (iii) Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course for 195rd F(P) Course commencing in January, 2014 (iv) Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai  99th SSC Course (for Men) commencing in April, 2014 and (v) Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai, 13th  SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course commencing in April, 2014.

   The ratio of candidates shortlisted for the examination per vacancy is 1:18.95

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

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

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

Stepping up of pay of the senior with reference to the revised pay of juniors applicability of Notes 7 & 10 below Rule 7 (1) of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008.

CIRCULAR

OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS)
1 0-A. S. K. BOSE ROAD. KOLKATA-700 001

No. Pay/Tech-l/01(6th CPC)/2013/Cir-10

Date: 08/04/2013

To
All Group Controllers
All Br. AOs

Subject:- Stepping up of pay of the senior with reference to the revised pay of juniors applicability of Notes 7 & 10 below Rule 7 (1) of CCS (RP) Rules, 2008.

   Several references have been received from some of the Factories as well as Br. AOs seeking clarification for stepping up of pay to the senior Fireman at par with their juniors appointed on or after 1.1.2006 in terms of Ministry of Defence I D No. 11(4)/2008/D (Civ-I) dtd 06-05-2011.

   The matter was taken up with the OFB for preparation of common seniority list in respect of Firemen grade to fulfill one of the conditions stated in the ibid MOD order.

   The OFB after repeated reminders has intimated that the seniority of the Fireman grade in OF Organization is maintained locally at the Factory Level. The Staff Side has also agreed in the JCM Level-III to continue present system of maintaining seniority of the Fireman grade at the Factory level as the these employees are not susceptible to transfer from one Factory to another Factory.

   The availability of element of Direct Recruitment, the other condition stated in the above MOD order 6.5.2011, has been provided in the SRO-32 of 4.5.2012.

   Keeping in the view of the above, this office is of opinion that the benefit of steeping up may be extended to the senior Firemen in those factories where a junior Fireman appointed on or after 1.1.2006 is actually drawing higher pay than his senior provided the senior and the junior belongs to the same seniority list maintained in the concerned Fy. The benefit will not be admissible in the grade of Leading Fireman as in that grade the element of direct recruitment is not available.

P C of A (Fys) has been consulted.

Sd/-
Asst. Controller of Accounts (Fys)

Source:http://pcafys.nic.in/files/Stepping%20up%20Pay%20tech%20matter.pdf

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

Resettlement of Defence Personnel

   The number of personnel retiring from Armed Forces varies from year to year. Approximately 50,000 to 55,000 defence personnel retire every year from defence services.

   The government provides vocational training to retiring officers and Other Ranks through training institutes to enable them to settle down in civilian life. This training is optional. Government provides 60% fee subsidy to officers & 100% fee subsidy to Junior Commissioned Officers/Other Ranks.

   During the last 3 years, total number of defence personnel trained prior to their retirement is as follows:

Year	Officers	JCOs / OR and equivalent	Total
2010-11	810	17743	18553
2011-12	967	23814	24781
2012-13	748	20730	21478

   Six months Certificate Course in management is conducted for officers at IIMs which enables them to secure decent jobs in private sector. The facility of campus placement is however not available.

    This information was given by Minister of State for Defence  ShriJitendra Singh in a written reply to Shri Jagdish Singh Ranain Lok Sabha today.

Committee to Look Into pay and Pension Grievance Of Retired Military Personnel.

   A Committee was constituted by the Government in July, 2012 under the Chairmanship of the Cabinet Secretary and consisting of Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Defence Secretary, Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Secretary, Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare and Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training for looking into the pay and pension related issues of relevance to Defence Services Personnel and Ex- Servicemen.

   Although there was no military representative on the Committee, consultations were held with all the Service Chiefs by the Committee before finalizing the recommendations.

   Four recommendations were made by the Committee on revision of pension/family pension of Armed Forces personnel. They are- One Rank One Pension - Bridging the gap in pensions, Enhancement of family pensions, Dual family pension and pension to physically/mentally challenged son/daughter of armed forces personnel on marriage. All the recommendations of the Committee, 2012 have been implemented by issue of eight Government letters on 17.1.2013. These are available on the websites www.desw.gov.in and www.cgda.nic.in.

    This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri Jitendra Singh in a written reply to Dr. Chandan Mitra in Rajya Sabha today.

Piece Work Profit in 6th CPC Scale – JCM III LEVEL COUNCIL OF OFB

CORRELATION OF PIECE WORK PROFIT

INDWF/Circular/2013

04.03.2013

Dear Colleagues,

13th STEERING COMMITTEE (11TH TERM) MEETING OF JCM IIILEVEL COUNCIL OF OFB HELD ON 27.02.2013 AT OFB HQRS, KOLKATTA UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF DDG/IR. MEMBER/PERS ALSO PARTICIPATED FOR SOME TIME TO HEAR THE VIEWS OF THE STAFF SIDE MMEMBERS.

   Prior to this meeting, Member/Pers, OFB convened a meeting to discuss the co-relation piece work on revised pay of 6th CPC in continuation of the earlier meeting held on 12.12.12. In the last meeting three Federations have strongly objected to any reduction in the job rate/Estimates on account of Co-relation in every pay commission.

   No conclusion could be arrived taking our views Member/Pers discussed with DGOF & Chairman and then convened this meeting with Federation leaders.

OFFICIAL SIDE PROPOSED THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS

   PROPOSAL – I:  Rs.5200/- PB-I will be the basic pay for SSK, SK, HS II, HS I and MCM without any reduction. This minimum of pay Rs.5200/- will be correlated irrespective of the job and skill.

   PROPOSAL II:  Rs.5200/- PB-1 will be co-related to SSK, SK to HSII & I and for MCM Rs.9300 will be co-related as minimum pay but 70% to 80% will be reduced in the earnings.

   The above two proposals were totally disagreed by the Federations and submitted the following proposals

   PROPOSAL-I:  Semiskilled is going to be abolished. Therefore, Skilled Grade PB-I Rs.5200+1900 GP = Rs7100/- should be fixed as Basic Pay for all the grades upto HIS and for MCM Rs.9300/- should be co-related for piece work without any reduction in Rates/Estimates
   In addition, annual movements and allowances should be paid as separate elements without linking to piece work.

   Further 3 ¼ hours between 44 ¾ and 48 Hrs in a week, piece workers should be paid OT Allowance on Time Wages at par with Day Workers.

   After prolonged deliberations, to contain the cash out go, the following proposal was mutually agreed subject to the approval of DGOF & Chairman in consultation of Finance division/OFB and will be forwarded to M of D

   For Skilled, HS Grd-II Rs.5200 will be taken as minimum of pay for calculating Hourly rate and HS Grd –I for all the correlated piece work

   For MCM Rs.9300/- will be taken as minimum of pay for calculating the Hourly rate.

   The Demand of payment of OT for 3 ¼ hours to Piece workers has to be paid for which a separate case will be submitted to Government of Indian, Ministry of Defence. This has to be approved by Defence Finance, DOP&T, Ministry of Defence. This has to be approved by Defence Finance, DOP&T, Ministry of Finance and finally cabinet has to approve for issue of final orders.

   To reach a Settlement it was unanimously agreed that there will be no reduction in rates/Estimates.

Yours Sincerely,

(R.SRINIVASAN)
General Secretary.

Source:http://indwf.blogspot.in/2013/03/indwfcircular2013-04.html

One-Rank-One-Pension

   Government constituted a Committee in July, 2012, headed by Cabinet Secretary for looking into the pay and pension related issues of relevance to Defence service personnel and Ex-servicemen. The Committee submitted its report on issues namely OROP-Bridging the gap in pension, Enhancement of family pension, Dual Family Pension and Family pension to mentally / physically challenged son/ daughter of armed forces personnel on marriage. The recommendations have been accepted by the Government and are in the process of implementation.

Ex-servicemen to get timely pensions

   The defence ministry on Wednesday took several decisions to ensure ex-servicemen get their pensions in time, stung by criticism over the huge delay in former NSG commando Surender Singh getting all his dues. Anti-graft crusader Arvind Kejriwal had raised the case of Singh, who was injured in the 26/11 terror attacks, last month, forcing the government to admit there had been a considerable delay since the soldier's retirement "paperwork'' had not been completed in time.

   At a meeting chaired by defence minister A K Antony, it was decided that 50% of the pension of soldiers who are "invalidated out" or are "war casualties" should be disbursed immediately, pending the completion of retirement/medical board formalities. It was also decided the Army and Navy should follow the IAF's example of the which has established " e-tracking process" to ensure pensions are disbursed in time.

Disability Benefit to Defence Personnel.

   Armed Forces personnel who are retained in service despite the disability held attributable to or aggravated by military service are entitled tolumpsum compensation of disability / war injury element at the time of disability.

   Those who do not opt for the retention are entitled to disability pension / war injury pension on retirement / discharge. No disability pension / war injury pension is admissible on retirement / discharge once the lumpsum compensation has been obtained by the personnel.

FDI in Defence Sector.

   As reported by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) amounting to Rs.19.89 crores (US $ 4.12 millions) has been received in defence industry sector from January 2001 to September 2012.

   FDI upto 26% under the Government approval route is permitted in Defence Sector subject to specified conditions.