Further guidelines for empanelled Health Care Units for Medical Treatment under WBHS, 2008.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch

No. 7578-F(MED) Date: 04.09.12.

CORRIGENDUM

In the further guidelines for empanelled Health Care Units for Medical Treatment under WBHS, 2008 below letter bearing no. 11253(80)-F(MED) dated 16.12.11 the following amendments may be incorporated :-

New Pension Scheme for Workers without benefit of Formal Pension.

   There are 6.92 crores members under Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 as on 31.03.2012. However, to ensure the welfare of the workers who are not benefited by any formal pension scheme, the Government has announced a co-contributory pension scheme the ‘Swalalamban’ whereby the Central Government would contribute a sum of Rs.1,000 per annum in each New Pension System (NPS) account opened having a savings of Rs.1,000 – Rs.12,000 per annum. The Scheme commenced in 2010-11. The Government will provide contribution for 5 years to the beneficiaries who register in the year 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 and therefore, the scheme has been extended up to the year 2016-17.

Saving Scheme in Post Offices.


            The Minister of State for Communications & Information Technology Sh Sachin Pilot informed the Lok Sabha yesterday that the gross deposit of Small Savings Scheme in Post Offices  declined in the financial year 2011-12 as compared to the year 2010-11. The decline of gross deposit in small savings schemes is, among other things, due to investor’s choice of alternative instruments for effecting savings. The Government has taken following measures to make the small saving schemes more attractive:-

1.   The rate of interest on Post Office Savings Account (POSA) has been increased from 3.5% to 4%.  The ceiling of maximum balance in POSA 1 lakh in single account and 2 lakh in joint account) has been removed.

2.  The maturity period for Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) and National Savings Certificate (NSC) has been reduced from 6 years to 5 years.

3.   A new NSC instrument, with maturity period of 10 years, has been introduced.

Introduction of new Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for needy Scheduled Tribe Students, Studying in Classes IX & X.

   The Union Cabinet has approved a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students, studying in Class IX & X.  The decision will go a long way in improving participation of ST students enrolled full time in secondary education in Government schools or in a school recognised by Government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education, whose parents` annual income does not exceed Rs two lakh. The Scheme will help in minimizing the incidence of dropout, especially in transition from the elementary to secondary stage of education.

     About 22 lakh ST students are estimated to be covered under the Scheme every year during the XII Five year Plan. The Scheme which will be introduced w.e.f. 1.7.2012 will be implemented through State Governments and Union Territory Administration. The implementing agencies will receive 100 percent Central assistance from the Government of India for expenditure under the Scheme over and above their committed liability.

Proof of Identity during Train Journey.

   With a view to reduce chances of misuse of reservation system by unscrupulous elements, it has been prescribed that passengers have to produce original proof of identity during the journey in the following cases:

   1.    For e-tickets, any one of the passengers booked on the ticket has to produce any one of the prescribed proofs of identity in original.

   2.    For Tatkal tickets, the original proof of identity as indicated on the ticket.

Service Charge on Booking of E-Tickets.

   The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) doe not levy any charges on cancellation of e-tickets on account of non-confirmation. A nominal service charge of Rs. 10/- per PNR for e-ticket issued for Sleeper & reserved Second Sitting (2S) and Rs. 20/- per PNR for e-tickets in other classes is charged. The service charge realized is used to meet Administrative cost, Maintenance cost of IT hardware and software, technical manpower costs of service providers, recurring expenditure like rent, electricity charges, internet bandwidth charges, cost for investments in capacity enhancement and also replacement of obsolete IT equipments etc.

CBSE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR SINGLE GIRL CHILDREN.

1. Objective

   The objective of CBSE merit scholarship scheme is to provide scholarships to the meritorious Single Girl Students, who are the only child of their parents; and have passed the CBSE Class X Examination with 60% / 6.2 CGPA or more marks/ grades and are continuing their further school education of Class XI and XII. The scheme is aimed to recognize the efforts of the parents in promoting education among girls and to provide encouragement to meritorious students.

   As per the approval of the Competent Authority dated 23.07.2012, all children born together are Single Girl Child of their parents.

2. Allocation of scholarship

   The number of scholarships for a particular year shall be variable and shall to awarded to all such "Single Girl Students" who have secured 60% / 6.2 CGPA or more marks / grades in the CBSE Class X Examination in that year.

Issue of Inj. CABAZITAXEL for CGHS BENEFICIARIES.

Latest CGHS NEWS

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT HEALTH SCHEME
CGHS MEDICAL STORE DEPOT
SEC. II UDYAN MARG, DIZ AREA, GOLE MARKET
NEW DELHI - 110001

F. NO. 1-92/II-12/CGHS/IMP/7013-30

Date: 03-09-2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Issue of Inj. CABAZITAXEL for CGHS BENEFICIARIES.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject mentioned above and to state that Inj. CABAZITAXEL is being issued to CGHS beneficiaries for treatment of Carcinoma Prostate through Medical Store Depot, Gole Market, New Delhi.

Affidavit for Assured Career Progression Scheme (4,9,14 Years).

To get Previous ACP (9th August, 2012) Order Click here

No. Fin(PR)B(7)-59/2010
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance (Pay Revision) Department.

From
Principal Secretary (Finance) to the
Government of Himachal Pradesh.

To
1. All the Administrative Secretaries to the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
2. All Heads of the Department in Himachal Pradesh.
3. All Divisional Commissioners in Himachal Pradesh.
4. All Deputy Commissioners in Himachal Pradesh.

Dated: Shimla-171002, the 31st August, 2012.

Subject:- Introduction of new Assured Career Progression Scheme on completion of 4, 9 & 14 years of service in a cadre and restoration of old (8-16-24-32) Assured Career Progression Scheme for government employees.

Sir/Madam

Revision of House Building Advance w.e.f. 1.9.2012.

Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance(Regulations) Department

No.Fin(C)A(3)-5/2009    Dated  Shimla-171002, the 1st September, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

   Consequent upon the revision of Pay Scales of the State Government Employees w.e.f. 1.1.2006, the matter regarding revision of the rates/ entitlements/ limits of the House Building Advance to the State Government employees was under consideration of the Government. The Governor, Himachal Pradesh is pleased to order that quantum of amount of House Building Advance will be as under:-

Revision of Minimum Wages for Labourers.


   The Minimum Wages Act was enacted primarily to safeguard the interests of the workers engaged in the unorganized sector. The Act provides for fixation and revision of minimum wages of the workers engaged in the scheduled employments. Under the Act, both central and State Governments are responsible, in respect of scheduled employments within their jurisdictions to fix and revise the minimum wages and enforce payment of minimum wages.

Recruitment of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ in CSSS through Stenographers Grade C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2011 conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC)-nomination of qualified candidates reg.

Latest DOPT ORDER 2012

F. No. 6/2/2011-CS-II(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan market, New Delhi-110003
Dale: 4th September, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Recruitment of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ in CSSS through Stenographers Grade C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2011 conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC)-nomination of qualified candidates reg.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated l5th May, 2012 on the subject noted above vide which the nomination of candidates of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ of CSSS for the Select List year 2011 was issued by this Department. The examination dossiers in respect of 04 more candidates for appointment as Stenographer Grade ‘D’ in CSSS have been received from SSC. Accordingly, they are nominated to the different Cadre Units of CSSS as listed in the Annexure to this Department’s O.M. in the order of their merit for appointment as Stenographer Grade ‘D’ of CSSS.

Extension of last date of Special Dispensation Admission under MP Quota upto 30th September, 2012.

Latest KVS News

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
18,INSTITUTIONAL AREA,
NEW DELHI – 110016

F.110331/02/2012-13/KVSHQ/Spl.Disp./MP

Most Urgent
31st August, 2012

To,
The Deputy Commissioner
Kendriya Vidyalayas Sangathan,
All Regional Officers.

Sub: Extension of last date of Special Dispensation Admission under MP Quota upto 30th September, 2012.

Sir/Madam,
   The last date of Special Dispensation Admission under MP Quota has been extended upto 30th September, 2012. This may be brought to the notice of all the Principals  of Kendriya Vidyalayas functioning under your jurisdiction immediately for necessary action at their end.

Restructuring of DRDO.


   Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is in the process of implementing recommendations of the Review Committee headed by Dr. P. Rama Rao and fine-tuned by the Defence Secretary Committee.

The following recommendations have been Implemented:-

•    Nomination of Nodal Officers for interaction between DRDO and Services.
•    Introduction of Integrated Financial Advice (IFA) system for financial decentralization.
•    A dedicated Chief Controller Research and Development (Human Resource) has already been appointed at DRDO HQrs.

Cadre Review in MES.


   In general the career progression in MES for IDSE Officers is slower compared to some other Engineering Services in departments like Railways, Telecommunications and CPWD.

   IDSE Officers and their Associations have represented for Cadre Review for Group `A` Officers in MES.Proposal for 3rd Cadre Review is under consideration.No time frame can be fixed for finalization of the proposal.

Deprived Section of Ex-Servicemen.


   Ex-servicemen with service less than 15 years are not entitled to pension as it is a mandatory requirement for a Personnel Below Officer Rank to render 15 years and for Commissioned Officers 20 years qualifying service to earn pension. Minimum qualifying service is an essential criterion for pension in the Government.

   The Short Service Commissioned Officers who are not pensioners are eligible for certain schemes of DGR like Training, Security Agencies and other self-employment schemes. Ex-Defence personnel with more than 5 years of service are entitled to CSD canteen facilities available in units / establishment apart from being employed as security guards. Some grants out of RakshaMantri Discretionary Funds is also provided to non-pensioners upto the rank of Havaldar.

Minutes of meetings regarding revision of PPOs in respect of Pre - 2006 Pensioners/Family Pensioners held on 28-08-2012.

More Pension Orders

No. 1/20/2011-P&PW(E)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated: 30/08/2012

OFFICE MEMEORANDUM

   The Minutes of the meeting held on 28 August, 2012 at Conference Hall, 5th Floor, Sardar Patel Bhawan, New Delhi with the officers of the Government Departments/Ministries regarding revision of PPOs in respect of Pre-2006 Pensioners/Family Pensioners under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Pension & AR &PG) are circulated herewith.

Extension of ‘range of seniority’ (zone of promotion) for promotion of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ to Personal Assistant(PA) Grade of CSSS for the Select List Year- 2010 - reg.

Latest DOPT ORDER 2012

Most Immediate
Reminder

No.5/1/2012-CS-II(C)Vol.II
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 30th August, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Extension of ‘range of seniority’ (zone of promotion) for promotion of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ to Personal Assistant(PA) Grade of CSSS for the Select List Year- 2010 - reg.

   Reference is invited to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 20th July, 2012 on the subject mentioned above.

Grant of One Additional Increment to all Class-IV Employees on Completion of 20 years of regular service in all Govt. Departments.

File No.Fin(C)B(7)-3/2012
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance (Regulations) Department

Dated Shimla-171002, the 31st July,2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Grant of one additional increment to all Class-IV employees on completion of 20 years of regular service in all govt. departments.

   The Undersigned is directed to say that the matter regarding sanctioning of one additional increment in respect of all Class-IV employees of the State Government on completion of 20 years of regular continuous service was under consideration of the Government and after due consideration, it has been decided that the additional increment will be granted to all Class-IV employees subject to the following terms and conditions:-

Ex-gratia grants and other facilities for families of Government Employees who Die while in Service.

No: Fin(C)B(7)—11/2009—loose
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance (Regulation) Department

Dated Shimla-171002 17-08-2012.

Office Memorandum.

Subject:- Ex-gratia grants and other facilities for families of Government employees who die while in service.

   The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Department’s Office Memorandum No:2/2/71—Fin(Reg) dated 13/15 March,1972 on the above cited subject and to say that para (d) of the Office Memorandum contains the provision for Free Educational Facilities, with respect to the unmarried children of the Government employees who die while in service subject to the condition laid therein.

Grant of Advance for Professional Courses of Children of Govt. Employees.

File No. Fin(C)C(11)1/2012
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance(Regulations) Department

Dated Shimla-171002, the 28th August,2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Grant of advance for professional courses of children of Govt. employees.

   In continuation of this department O.M. of even number dated l8th April,2012 on the subject cited above, the Undersigned is directed to say that Para 5 of the above referred O.M shall be substituted as under:-

"5. The Principal amount of advance shall be recoverable in 60 monthly installments in place of 40 monthly installments”.

Empanelment of private hospitals and diagnostic centres CGHS DELHI& NCR and JABALPUR.

No: S.1101 1/23/2009-CGHS D.ll/Hospital Cell / Part IX
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare.

Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan
New Delhi 110 108 dated the 31th August, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Empanelment of private hospitals and diagnostic centres CGHS DELHI& NCR and JABALPUR

   The undersigned is directed to invite reference to the empanelment of hospitals under CGHS vide this Ministry’s earlier Office Memoranda and to clarify that the following modifications have been approved under list of hospitals empanelled under CGHS in Delhi & NCR and Jabalapur.

Empanneled Aditya Medical Park under WBHS.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch

Notification

No. 7348-F (MED)                                                                               Date: 27-08-2012.

   The following private Health Care Organisation has been assessed as Class-1 Service Provider by the Health & Family Welfare Department on the basis of the facilities available there for rendering service to the Government employees/ Government pensioners and their beneficiaries under the West Bengal Health Scheme, 2008. The Health Care Organisation has come into agreement with the Government of West Bengal on the basis of Memorandum of Agreement for a period of 2 (two) years or till it is modified or revoked whichever is earlier.

Sensitive Approach towards Women Employees.


   Article 16 of the Constitution of India guarantees equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State. Further, it provides that no citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence or any of them, be ineligible for, or discriminated against in respect of, any employment or office under the State.

   To enhance the employability of women, the Government is providing skill training to women through a network of Women Industrial Training Institutes. There are 11 National Vocational Training Institutes providing training facilities, exclusively for women in skills having high wage-employment and self-employment potential. Further there are women wings in general ITIs which are under the administrative control of respective State Governments. National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) has enhanced the percentage of reservation for women from 25% to 30% in training institutes.

Reservation of Seats in Medical Colleges.


   Reservation in undergraduate seats in medical colleges for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) varies from State to State as per the norms and rules prescribed by the respective State Governments. However, the following reservation quota is prescribed for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses under the All India Quota and central Government institutions:

  i. Scheduled Castes – 15%

   ii. Scheduled Tribes – 7.5%

   iii. Other Backward Classes – 27% ( only in central Government Institutions / Universities)

Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) July 2012.


   The All-India CPI-IW rose by 4 points and pegged at 212 (two hundred and twelve). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 1.92 per cent between June and July compared with 2.12 per cent between the same two months a year ago.

   The largest upward contributions to the change in current index came from food prices which rose by 2.38 per cent, contributing 2.44 percentage points to the total change. The largest upward pressure came from Rice, Arhar Dal, Green-chilly, Onion, vegetables, mainly Potato and Tomato, and Sugar. This was, however, partially offset by downward contributions from French Bean, Brinjal, and Poultry (Chicken).

   House rent which increased by 2.96 per cent, contributed 1.05 percentage points to the overall change. The change was reported during the 21st round of Repeat House Rent Survey conducted from January to June, 2012 to capture the change in expenditure incurred on rent by industrial workers. The increase in the current round was mainly on account of annual increment awarded to the salaried persons under centre/state sphere as well as the rise in rent reported from private dwellings.

Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Chennai Recruits 2461 posts for Southern Railway and ICF.


   Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) Chennai Recruits 2461 posts of Helper/ Safaiwala/Sweeper-cum-Porter/Peon for Southern Railway and Integral Coach Factory (ICF).

Notification: RRC 01/2012

Last Date : 25-09-2012 (12-10-12 for NE States, J&K)

Total Posts: 2461 in Southern Railway & ICF

Pay Scale Rs. 5200-20200 with GP : Rs. 1800/-

Mode of Selection : Written Examination , Physical Efficiency Test(PET) and Medical exam.

3 times the no of vacancies will be called for PET based on written exam results.

Standards of Operating Procedures (SOP) on membership of professional bodies and re-imbursement of membership fee.

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

NO.E (G)/ 2012/FE-01-3(SOP)

New Delhi, Date: 21-08-2012.

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

Sub: Standards of Operating Procedures (SOP) on membership of professional bodies and re-imbursement of membership fee.

Ref: Board’s letter of even number dated 13-07-2011.

   Several Instructions have been issued from time to time on the subject of recognition of reputed professional Institutions/Societies (both national and International) and on the procedures, terms and conditions governing such re-imbursement with an objective to encourage Railway personnel take membership and avail of re-imbursement to the tune of 90% of membership fee.

Online Entrance Examinations for Management.

   The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has conducted online National Level Common Management Admission Test 2012 (CMAT) for facilitating institutions to select suitable students for admission in all management programs approved by AICTE for year 2012-13. AICTE will conduct CMAT twice in a year for admission in AICTE approved institutions for session 2013-14. A computerized Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) has also been conducting by IIMs since 2009. Being autonomous institutions, the entire process of conducting exam is coordinated centrally by IIMs. The Director Forum takes overall policy decision regarding CAT examination.

Expanding Use of Electronic Payment System by Banks.


   For extending banking facilities to the large section of hitherto uncovered population, PSBs and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) have decided to increase the number of ATMs with emphasis on rural and semi-urban areas.

   The Government, with the objective of providing cost and time efficient mode of banking, has been taking a number of initiatives to promote electronic payment system, which inter-alia include getting interchange charges on ATM transaction reduced, advising Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to make National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) transactions upto Rs.1 lakh free of charge, issuing debit cards to all customers, etc.

Pay Revision of URCs Employees.


   The Unit Run Canteen (URC) 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 of India dated 4th January 2001, in the case of Union of India Vs. M. Aslam and others.

Revision of Rates of Wages of Daily wage workers and workers engaged on part-time basis in Himachal Pradesh.

No. FIN-(PR)8(7)-33/2010
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance (Pay Revision) Department.

From
Principal Secretary (Finance) to the
Government of Himachal Pradesh.

To
1. All Administrative Secretaries to the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
2. All Heads of Departments in Himachal Pradesh.
3. All Divisional Commissioners/Deputy Commissioners in Himachal Pradesh.

Dated: Shimla-171002, the 25 August. 2012.

Subject:- Revision of Rates of Wages of Daily wage workers and workers engaged on part-time basis in Himachal Pradesh.

Sir/Madam,
   In partial modification of this Department’s letter of even number dated: 27th April, 2012, on the subject cited above. I am directed to say that the rates of daily wages in respect of various categories of workers engaged on daily wages in Himachal Pradesh are revised w.e.f. 1st September, 2012, as shown in Annexure-A.

Kerala Service Rules - Grant of Leave Without Allowance under Appendix XII A and XII C before completion of probation.

GOVERNMENT OF KERALA

Kerala Service Rules - Grant of Leave Without Allowance under Appendix XII A and XII C before completion of probation — G.O.(P) No.161/2008/Fin, dated 09.04.2008 - Cancelled - Orders issued.

FINANCE (RULES B) DEPARTMENT

G.O.(P) No. 471 /2012/Fin.                                 Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 23/08/2012.

Read :- 1) G.O.(P) No. 161/2008/Fin, dated 09.04.2008
            2) G.O.(P) No. 448/2008/Fin, dated 06. 10.2008

ORDER

   1. In the Government Orders read above, order have been issued to grant Leave Without Allowance under Appendix XII A and Appendix XII C, Part I, Kerala Service Rules only after the declaration of satisfactory completion of probation in the entry cadre.

   2. Government have reviewed the position and order that the Government Orders read above stand cancelled subject to the following guide lines:-

Madhya Pradesh Government announces 7% D.A.

   BHOPAL: Barely a fortnight after enhancing travel facilities and extending air travel to state government employees, the Madhya Pradesh government announced another bonanza of 7% to its employees. The DA would be paid with effect from August 1, 2012.

   The decision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet presided over by the chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan here on Tuesday. The cabinet also approved the revised allowances and facilities to government employees in the context of the recommendations of the state pay commission.

   A government spokesperson said that the cabinet cleared the pay commission's recommendations and revised house rent allowance has been sanctioned to the employees residing in various cities and towns on the basis of 2001 population. Accordingly, 10% house rent allowance (percentage of total of pay band and grade pay) will be given in cities with over 7 lakh population, 7% in cities with 3-7 lakh population, 5 % in cities with 50,000 to 3 lakh population and 3% to employees in cities with less than 50,000 population.

Clarification on the admissibility of House Rent Allowance (HRA) during the Child Care Leave (CCL) - Reg.

No. 2(9)/2012-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, 27th August, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Clarification on the admissibility of House Rent Allowance (HRA) during the Child Care Leave (CCL) - Reg.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to Para 6 (a)(i) of this Ministry’s O.M. No.2(37)-E.II(B)/64 dated 27.11.1965, as amended from time to time, on regulation of House Rent Allowance during Leave which stipulates that a Government servant is entitled to draw HRA..... during total leave of all kinds not exceeding 180 days and the first 180 days of the leave if the actual duration of leave exceeds that period; but does not include terminal leave,...... It has also been stipulated, thereunder, that drawal of the allowance (HRA) during the period of leave in excess of first 180 day availed of on grounds other than medical grounds mentioned in sub-para (ii), shall be subject to furnishing of the certificate prescribed in Para 8(d) of the O.M. ibid.

Admission to Class XI, relaxation in criteria thereof.

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
18, Institutional Area,
Shahed Jeet Singh Marg,
New Delhi-110 016.

F.No. 110331-08/2011-12/KVS(HQ)Acad                                                                                             21.08.2012.

To
Deputy Commissioner
All Regional offices

Sub: Admission to Class XI, relaxation in criteria thereof:

Sir/Madam,

   By now all schools under your jurisdiction would have applied the criteria as laid down in the admission guidelines 2012, for various streams of class XI and completed the admission process for Students of KV. They might also have extended fresh admissions to eligible candidates of other institutions in the order of priority laid down up to July 31st 2012.

   As you have all been a part of the decision regarding increasing the cut off subject wise as well as CGPA, yet at the end of the exercise you might have a situation where some of the schools still have an appreciable number of vacancies in a particular stream.

Suspension of Booking of holiday home at Mysore for two months (from 15.08.2012 to 15.10.2012) regarding.

NOTICE/MOST IMMEDIATE

No. D-11016/16/87-Regions
Government of India
Directorate of Estates

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated 16.08.2012.

Office Memorandum

Subject:- Suspension of Booking of holiday home at Mysore for two months (from 15.08.2012 to 15.10.2012) regarding.

   The work of vertical extension of existing holiday home at Mysore is in full swing as well as dismantling of existing water proofing at Ground Floor has started due to which there is a seepage in the Ground Floor Rooms. Besides, there is a disturbance to occupants due to construction activities and dust and breakage of water supply and electrical pipes.

Draft Common Seniority List of Senior Principal Private Secretaries as on 1.07.2012 - Finalization reg.

2/3/2012-CS.II(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel & Training.

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,
New Delhi - 110003,
Dated the 22nd August 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Draft Common Seniority List of Senior Principal Private Secretaries as on 1.07.2012 - Finalization reg.

   A draft Common Seniority List of Senior Principal Private Secretaries of Central Secretariat Stenographer Service as on 1.07.2012 is circulated herewith. It can also be seen/downloaded from the website of this Department i.e.:-

ANOMALIES IN PAY SCALE OF TEACHERS.

   The below information stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Human Resource Development Shri.DR.D.Purandeswari in response to a written question in Lok Sabha.

   Majority of School Teachers in the country, are under the administrative control of State/UT governments who prescribe their salary and allowances as well as the terms and conditions of service.

   For schools under the administrative control of the Central Government, revised pay scales based on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission for teaching staff have been adopted and no anomalies are reported.

Grant of Dearness Relief to Himachal Pradesh Government Pensioners/ Family Pensioners-Revised rate effective from 01-01-2012.

No. Fin (Pen) B (10)-6/98-III
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance (Pension) Department

Shimla-171002, the 22nd August, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: - Grant of Dearness Relief to Himachal Pradesh Government Pensioners/ Family Pensioners-Revised rate effective from 01-01-2012.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this departments O.M. No. Fin (Pen)B(10)-6/98-III dated 24th March, 2012 sanctioning one instalment of dearness relief with effect from 01-07-2011 and to say that the Governor, Himachal Pradesh is pleased to decide that dearness relief payable to the Himachal Pradesh Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 58% to 65% w.e.f, 01-01-2012.

   2. Payment of Dearness relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

Grant of Dearness Allowance to the employees of the State Government w.e.f. 01.01.2012.

Fin(C)- B(7)-2/2006
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance (Regulations) Department

Dated Shimla-171 002, the 21st August, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Grant of Dearness Allowance to the employees of the State Government w.e.f. 01.01.2012.

   In continuation of this Department’s OM of even number dated the 21st March,2012, the Governor, Himachal Pradesh, is pleased to enhance Dearness Allowance from the existing rate of 58% to 65% with effect from 01.01.2012 in respect of the regular employees of the State Government.

   2. This additional installment of Dearness Allowance of 7% (7 percent) shall be paid in cash with the salary of August, 2012 payable on 1st September,2012 and the arrears accrued from 01.01.2012 to 31.7.2012 shall be credited in the GPF Accounts of the employees with the salary of August, 2012. The interest on this account shall accrue w.e.f. 01.09.2012. In case of Government employees who have retired or who have closed GPF accounts and employees who are governed under Contributory Pension Scheme, the arrears on account of release of additional installment of DA w.e.f .01.01.2012 will be paid in cash.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS.


Latest DoPT ORDER 2012

Q.1  What is the objective behind setting up of Central Administrative Tribunal?
   Ans. To provide in-expensive and speedy relief to Central Government Employees in respect of their grievances related to service matters.

Q.2  What are the jurisdiction of a Central Administrative Tribunal?
   Ans. CAT adjudicates disputes with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or other local authorities with the territory of India or under the control of Government of India and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Q.3  What are the qualifications for appointment as Chairman and other Members of the Tribunal?
   A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Chairman unless he is, or has been, a Judge of a High Court.

   Provided that a person appointed as Vice-Chairman before the commencement of this Act shall be qualified for appointed as Chairman if such person has held the office of the Vice-Chairman at least for a period of two years.

Steps Taken to Prevent Misuse of Tatkal Tickets.

   With a view to reduce the scope for misuse, Tatkal tickets are issued on production of self attested photocopy of one of the prescribed proof of identity and the same in original is required to be carried during the journey, to verify the bonafide of passengers. However, during peak rush periods when the demand outstrips the availability, some cases of black marketing of reserved tickets by touts come to notice at the time of surprise inspections and preventive checks conducted at reservation offices.

   During the period from April 2012 to June 2012, a large number of checks were conducted during which 930 unauthorized agents/touts were apprehended/prosecuted.

   During the current financial year (upto June 2012), Indian Railways Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has permanently deactivated 14 subagents for involvement in irregularities. Moreover, with a view to keep a check on the activities of agents booking Tatkal tickets, following additional steps have been taken:

Transaction Failures in E-Ticket Booking.


   During the period from April 2011 to March 2012, while 11.62 crore tickets were booked successfully through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website, in 96.12 lakh cases payment was settled but tickets were not booked.

   In May 2012 and June 2012, in 13.19 lakh and 11.41 lakh cases respectively payment were settled but tickets were not booked. The reasons for such incomplete transaction included non availability of lower berths, entry of wrong password, network failure etc.

   In addition to regular monitoring of the system, the following measures have been taken to improve the functioning of the IRCTC website:

Preparation of Select List 2010 of Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS — latest availability of ACR/APARs reg.

Latest DoPT ORDER 2012

IMMEDIATE

No.5/11/2012-CS.I(U)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,
New Delhi-110003,
Dated the 23rd August, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Preparation of Select List 2010 of Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS — latest availability of ACR/APARs reg.

   Reference is invited to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 17.05.2012 and reminder dated 12.07.2012 on the subject noted above.

Vacancies in Nationalized Banks

 

           There is no proposal to revive Banking Service Recruitments Board as recruitment is done by individual Banks on an ongoing basis, which takes into account the results in common examination conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).

The requirement of manpower in Nationalized Banks, interalia, depends upon the business volume, business growth, existing employee strength, retirements etc.  Accordingly, the Banks undertaken recruitment of staff to fill vacancies on ongoing basis as per their requirements.  Vacancy position in Nationalised Banks as on 31.03.2012 is as under:

Display of the names of the TTE/CORs on the Reservation Charts.

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

No.2012/TG-I/20/Pt.1

New Delhi, dated 13.08.2012.

The Chief Commercial Managers,
All Zonal Railways.

(Commercial Circular No.48 of 2012)

Sub: Display of the names of the TTE/CORs on the Reservation Charts.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter No. 98/TG-V/12/1 dated 11.09.1998.

   The duties of the Ticket Checking Staff manning reserved coaches include guiding the passengers of the trains, and rendering assistance by coordinating with Railway staff of other department in case of need. The presence of on-board ticket checking staff in the assigned coaches wearing proper uniform and identity badge is essential for ensuring proper guidance and assistance to the passengers. However, several instances have come to notice in which the passengers could not be able to locate the ticket checking staff for seeking guidance.

Fare Structure for Double Decker trains.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRYOF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

Commercial Circular No. 49 of 2012.

No.TCII/2910/10/DD Train.

New Delhi,dt.13.8.2012.

The Chief Commercial Managers
All Indian Railways

Sub:- Fare Structure for Double Decker trains.

   Reference Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 10.12.20l0 (C.C. No.59 of 2010) on the above subject.

   1. Existing fare structure of AC Chair Car class applicable for Superfast Mail/Express trains shall be applicable for all AC Chair Car Double Decker trains. However, other charges like reservation fee, surcharge for superfast trains and development charges etc, shall be leviable additionally as admissible.

Contribution Towards Employee’s Pension Fund.


   An amount of Rs. 14,767.47 crore (as per unaudited Balance Sheet of 2011-12) has been received as contribution in Employees’ Pension Fund for the financial year ending on 31.3.2012.

   An amount of Rs. 1,62,980.04 crore is balance in Employees’ Pension Fund Contribution Account as on 31.3.2012.

   The whole amount of Employees’ Pension Fund stands invested. Rs. 57,087.01 crores is invested in Public Account and balance is invested in securities.

Mobile Number Portability for J&K and NER.

   In the National Telecom Policy-2012, there are two provisions related to Number Portability as given here.

   Para 13 Objectives:- Achieve One Nation – Full Mobile Number Portability and work towards One Nation – Free Roaming.

   Para 3.13 of Strategies:-    To extend Intra-circle mobile number portability facility on nationwide basis so that the users can retain their mobile number while shifting from one service area to another irrespective of the service provider.