Instructions regarding date of birth/age of family pensioners.

No.1/23/2012-P& PW(E)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated: 27.09.2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Instructions regarding date of birth/age of family pensioners.

   This Department has issued instructions vide OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A), dated 21.5.2009, 11.8.2009, 25.6.2010 & 28.9.2010, OM No.1/19/11-P&PW(E), date 3.8.2011 and OM No. 1/23/2012-P&PW(E), dated 13.09.2012 for consideration of date of birth/age for grant of additional pension/family pension to old pensioners/family pensioners. Certain documents i.e. PAN Card, Matriculation certificate, Passport, CGHS Card, Driving Licence, Voter’s ID Card and Aadhaar Number issued by UIDAI have been allowed to be accepted in this regard.

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees - Revised Rates effective from 1.7.2012.

No. 1(8)/2012-E-II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 28th September, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees - Revised Rates effective from 1.7.2012.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No.1(1)/2012-E-II (B) dated 3rd April, 2012 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 65% to 72% with effect from 1st July, 2012.

State Public Sector Undertakings- Sanction of Bonus and Ex-gratia to the employees of State Public Sector Undertakings for the year 2011-12 payable during 2012-13- orders issued

ABSTRACT

State Public Sector Undertakings- Sanction of Bonus and Ex-gratia to the employees of State Public Sector Undertakings for the year 2011-12 payable during 2012-13- orders issued

FINANCE (BPE) DEPARTMENT

G.O.Ms.No. 349 Dated: 27.09.2012

ORDER

   The Government issue the following orders for the payment of Bonus and Ex-gratia for the year 2011-12 payable during 2012-13 to the workers and employees of State Public Sector Undertakings:-

Grant of Dearness Allowance to State Government employees.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

No. F. 6(1)FD(Rules)/2008

Jaipur, dated: 27-09-2012.

ORDER

Sub:- Grant of Dearness Allowance to State Government employees.

   The Governor is pleased to order that the existing rate of Dearness Allowance payable to the State Government employees. drawing pay in Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, under Finance Department Order No. F.6(1)FD(Rules)/2008 dated 25.03.2012 shall be revised from 65% to 72% with effect from 01.07.2012.

Grant of Dearness Allowance to Work-charged employees.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

No. F. 14(14)FD(Rules)/2006

Jaipur, dated : 27.09.2012.

ORDER

Sub:- Grant of Dearness Allowance to Work-charged employees.

   The Governor is pleased to order that the existing rate of Dearness Allowance payable, to the work-charged employees governed under the Rajasthan Public Works Department (B&R) including Gardens, Irrigation, Land Development (Programme). PHED. CAD Chambal Department, Kota, Ayurved and Forest Department Work charged Employees Service Rules, 1964 or under corresponding provisions of standing orders, where such employees are governed by specific standing orders and are drawing pay in the running pay bands and grade pays prescribed under the Rajasthan Work-charged Employees (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 shall be revised from 65% to 72% with effect from 01.07.2012.

Grant of Dearness Relief to State Government Pensioners.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

No.F.12(4)FD(Rules)/2008

Jaipur dated: 27-09- 2012.

ORDER

Subject: - Grant of Dearness Relief to State Government Pensioners.

   The Governor is pleased to order that the existing rate of Dearness Relief sanctioned vide Finance Department Order of even number dated 25.03.2012 to the State Government Pensioners who are in receipt of superannuation retiring, invalid, compensation, family and extra ordinary pension etc. shall be revised from 65% to 72% with effect from 01.07.2012.

Protection/fixation of Pay on appointment from one department to another department- Instructions thereof.

No. Fin(C)B(7)-1/2004
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance(Regulations) Department

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

To
1. All the Administrative Secretaries to the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
2. All the Heads of Department in H.P.

Dated Shimla-171002, the 25th September, 2012.

Subject:- Protection/fixation of Pay on appointment from one department to another department- Instructions thereof.

Sir,

   I am directed to say that the references are being received in the Finance Department for seeking clarification regarding protection/fixation of pay in respect of those employees who have been appointed from one Govt. department to another Govt. department or Public Sector Undertakings/Boards/Autonomous Bodies/ Universities etc. and vice-versa by direct recruitment and were in receipt of higher Grade Pay in their parent organization. After careful consideration, it has been decided that the higher Grade Pay being drawn in the parent organization will not be protected and the Grade Pay of the post against which the incumbent is appointed, will be allowed.

Dress Regulations-2004- Uniform Committee-modification reg.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(W)2010/UN- 1/10

New Delhi, dated 18.09.2012.

The General Managers
Zonal Railways &
Production Units

Sub:- Dress Regulations-2004- Uniform Committee-modification reg.

   Kindly refer to Board’s letter No.2009/UN-1/6 dated 4.09.2012 vide which it was informed that pursuant to complaint from unions and zonal railways regarding inferior quality of uniform, a three member Committee comprising of Executive Director, Estt.(G) as convenor, Executive Director Railway Stores(G) and Executive Director Finance(S) as members has been constituted in Board’s office to finalise the specifications and purchase methodology of the cloth for
uniforms and shoes with an objective of supply of quality product to eligible railway employees.

Levy of Service Tax on Railway Passengers Travelling in AC Class/First Class from 1st October 2012.

   In compliance of the provisions contained in Finance Bill 2012 and subsequent notifications issued by Ministry of Finance, the Service Tax in case of railway travel, which was exempted upto 30th September 2012, will be levied on the fare of passenger services in the following classes from 1st October 2012.
 
   (i) AC First Class, (ii) Executive Class, (iii) AC-2 tier Class, (iv) AC-3 tier class, (v) AC Chair Car class, (vi) AC Economy class and (vii) First Class.
 
   Since an abatement of 70%  has been permitted on passenger services by Ministry of Finance,  the Service Tax will be charged on 30% of total fare including reservation charge, development charge, superfast surcharge which would be calculated as follows:-

Issues related to Package & Career Progression of Trackmen - Recommendations of the Joint Committee reg.

RBE No.106/2012

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(IW) 2012/UN-1/5

New Delhi, dated 25-09-2012

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways & PUs

sub:- Issues related to Package & Career Progression of Trackmen - Recommendations of the Joint Committee reg.

   Kindly refer to the Board’s instructions on Dress Regulations and subsequent amendments issued thereon from time to time. Further to this, a Joint Committee comprising the representatives of the Staff side and the Official side was constituted to consider various issues related to package and career progression of trackmen on Railways. Pursuant to the recommendations made by the said Committee, the following decisions have been taken with respect to the issues related to Uniform of Trackmen:-

Status of Promotions, made between date of effect and date of implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC, and Seniority of Staff in merged grades in pursuance of Recommendations of 6th CPC.

Latest Railway Board Orders

R.B.Estt. No.107/2012

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

NO.E(NG)l-2009/PM1/4

New Delhi, dated 26.09.2012.

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways & PUs.
(As per standard list)

Sub:- Status of Promotions, made between date of effect and date of implementation of recommendations of 6th CPC, and Seniority of Staff in merged grades in pursuance of Recommendations of 6th CPC.

   The issue of status of promotions made between date of effect and date of implementation of 6th CPC and seniority of staff in case where two or more pre-revised grades were merged and placed in a common grade pay, in consonance with the recommendations of 6th CPC, was under consideration of Ministry of Railways in consultation with Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T).

Revision of PPOs of pre-2006 Pensioners/Family Pensioners - Furnishing of details - Regarding.

ATTENTION PRE-2006 PENSIONERS/FAMILY PENSIONERS

No. 38011/2/2011-Ad.1
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs

North Block, New Delhi
Date: 24th September, 2012

Office Memorandum

Subject: Revision of PPOs of pre-2006 Pensioners/Family Pensioners - Furnishing of details - Regarding.

   Pensioners from Department of Economic Affairs, Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Ltd.(SPMCIL) and National Saving Institute(NSI) who had retired from the Government Service on or before 31.3.2006, are requested to fill-up the details in the enclosed Performa along with the documents mentioned therein and send the same to the following officers through Speed/Registered Post expeditiously so that the proposal regarding revision of their pension could be finalized at the earliest. While forwarding the information, your Designation at the time of retirement may please be indicated distinctly:-

Recognition of Ratan Jyoti Netralaya, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) for treatment of Central Government employees under CS(MA) Rules. 1944.

Latest CGHS Orders

No. S. 14021/23/2006-MS
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi
Dated 20th September, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Recognition of Ratan Jyoti Netralaya, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) for treatment of Central Government employees under CS(MA) Rules. 1944.

   The undersigned is directed to say that a number of representations have been received in the Ministiy of Health & Family Welfare for recognition of Ratan Jyoti Netralaya, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) for treatment of Central Government Employees and their family members under CS(MA) Rules. 1944.

Family pension – list of documents to be submitted by a claimant member of family (other than spouse) along with Form 14, PPO and death certificate in respect of the deceased pensioner/family pensioner — regarding.

No.1/16/2011- P&PW(E)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
(Desk ‘E’)

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
New Delhi, the 20th September, 2012

Office Memorandum

Sub: Family pension – list of documents to be submitted by a claimant member of family (other than spouse) along with Form 14, PPO and death certificate in respect of the deceased pensioner/family pensioner — regarding.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare O.M. of even number, dated 8th December, 2011 on the above subject (copy enclosed).

   From the representations received in this Department, it appears that some offices ask the applicant family pensioners for the documents not indicated in the office memorandum indicated above.

Grant of compensatory allowance equal to amount of Dearness Relief on Family Pension to probationer trainee who are in receipt of Family Pension.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

ORDER

No. F.12(4) FD(Rules) /2008

Jaipur,dated: 21 SEP 2012

Subject: - Grant of compensatory allowance equal to amount of Dearness Relief on Family Pension to probationer trainee who are in receipt of Family Pension.

   Government servants appointed as probationer trainee on the death of their spouse while in service under the Rajasthan Compassionate Appointment of Dependents of deceased Government Servants Rules 1996 were allowed compensatory allowance equal to the amount of Dearness Relief admissible to them from time to time on family pension during the period of probation in addition to fixed remuneration under Finance Department Order of even number dated 04-03-2011 which is effective from 01-03-2011 whereas the provisions of payment of fixed remuneration to the probationer trainee were introduced with effect from 20-01-2006.

DA for Central Government Employees.

   The Union Cabinet Yesterday approved to release additional installment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from 01.07.2012, representing an increase of 7 per cent over the existing rate of 65 per cent of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate for price rise.

   The increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission.

Rs.2300 crore approved to meet the demands of Ex-servicemen pensioners.

   The Union Cabinet has approved the recommendations of the Committee headed by Cabinet Secretary for benefits to ex-servicemen on four issues.   The financial implications of the improvements made as per the Cabinet decision on the four items are broadly estimated at Rs.2300 crore per annum.  The details are as follows:
 
I.             One Rank One Pension:
 
   On One Rank One Pension, the demand of the Defence Forces and Ex-Servicemen Associations is that uniform pension be paid to the Defence Forces personnel retiring in the same rank with the same length of service irrespective of their date of retirement and any future enhancement in the rates of pension be automatically passed on to the past pensioners.
 
            The difference in the pension of present and past pensioners in the same rank occurs on account of the number of increments earned by the defence personnel in that rank.  There is also a difference between the pension of pre 1.1.06 and post 1.1.06 retirees belonging to a particular rank.  The UPA Government on two previous occasions has taken decisions to narrow the gap between the present and past pensioners, particularly those belonging to the ranks of JCOs and Other Ranks.

Appointment of Compassionate grounds - clarifications — regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(NG)II/1998/RC-1/64

RBE No.102/2012
New Delhi, dated 14.09.2012

The General Manager (P),
All Indian Railways & Production Units etc.

Sub: Appointment of Compassionate grounds - clarifications — regarding.

   Attention is invited to this Ministry’s letters No. E(NG)II/2009/RR-1/10/Pt dated 09.12.2010 and No. E(NG)II/2011/RR-1/11/ dated 09.12.2011 (RBE No.166/2011) regarding educational qualification for recruitment in Pay Band-I of Rs. 5,200-20,200 having Grade Pay of  Rs.1800/- and No.E(NG)II/2011/RC-1/NE/21 dated 06.02.2012 extending the appilcablilty of (RBE No.166/2011) to widows.

Advertisement for inviting proposals under Central Sector Scheme of “Free Coaching for SC & OBC Students" during 2012-13.

No.11020/1/2010-SCD-I
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EMPOWERMENT

Subject: Advertisement for inviting proposals under Central Sector  Scheme of “Free Coaching for SC & OBC Students" during 2012-13.

   The,  Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment,  Department of Social Justice and Empowerment invites proposals from reputed coaching institutions/centres for providing free coaching to students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the ratio of 70:30.  The programme would cover coaching for:

   i) Group A and B examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and the various Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB);

   ii) Group A and B examinations conducted by the State Public Service Commissions;

Central D.A. likely to be announced today.

   The Union Cabinet is expected to meet this evening to consider a 7 per cent hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) of Central government employees.

   Once approved, it will benefit over 52 lakh government employees.  The meetings of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) and Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure (CCI), scheduled for Friday, were postponed apparently in view of the rapid political developments in the aftermath of the government's decision to hike diesel prices and operationalise its earlier move to allow Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in multi- brand retail.

Extension of Select list 2003 of UDCS of CSCS- regarding.

Latest DoPT Orders

No. 12/1/2011-CS.II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG& Pension
Department of Personnel & Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi dated the 21st September, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Extension of Select list 2003 of UDCS of CSCS- regarding.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 17.8.2012 on the subject mentioned above.

Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists in Scientific and Technological Departments - date of effect of promotions.

No. AB-14017/36/2011-Estt(RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension
Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, the 21st September, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists in Scientific and Technological Departments - date of effect of promotions.

   The Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS) for scientists is in position in some of the scientific Ministries/Departments of the Government of India with the issue of guidelines issued by this Department under O.M. No.2/41/97-PlC dated the 9th November, 1998. The same is presently governed by the Modified FCS guidelines issued by this Department after 6th CPC under O.M. No. AB 14017/37/2008- Estt.(RR) dated the 10th September, 2010.

   2. On the issue of date of effect of promotions under FCS, this Department’s instructions issued in OM dated 17th July, 2002 lay down that as promotions are made effective from a prospective date after the competent authority has approved the same, the same principle shall be applicable in the case of in situ promotions under FCS as well. The OM makes it very clear that the Assessment Boards have to be constituted well in advance keeping in view the fact that 1st January and 1st July of each year are crucial dates to effect promotions. The competent authority shall ensure that no promotion is granted with retrospective effect.

Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 — Clarification under Second Proviso under Rule 5 regarding option on promotions between 1.1.2006 & the date of notification.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)

S. No. PC-VI/301
No.PC-VI/2011/IR-A/2

 RBE No.105/2012
New Delhi, dated 19.09.2012.

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

Subject: Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 — Clarification under Second Proviso under Rule 5 regarding option on promotions between 1.1.2006 & the date of notification.

Ref: - Railway Board’s Notification GSR 643(E) dated 04.9.2008.

   Second proviso to Rule 5 of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 provides that “Provided further that in cases where a Railway servant has been placed in a higher pay scale between 1.1.2006 and the date of notification of these Rules on account of promotion, upgradation of pay scale etc, the Railway servant may elect to switch over the revised pay structure from the date of such promotion, upgradation etc.” References have been received from some of the Railways and Federations seeking clarification regarding admissibility of option from the date of second promotion during the period 01.01.2006 to date of notification of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

   2. The matter has been examined in consultation with Ministry of Finance and it is clarified that as per RS(RP) Rules, 2008, a Railway servant has the option to have his pay fixed from the date of his second promotion, if he has been granted two promotions/upgradations between 01.01.2006 and 29.8.2008. In such cases, however, the Railway Servant concerned will not be entitled to draw any arrears on account of 6th CPC w.e.f. 01.01.2006 till the date of effect of option exercised on second promotion.

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

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

Source:http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202012/Revised%20Pay%20Rules%20RBE%20105%202012_19.09.2012.PDF

MACP Scheme for Railway Servants-treatment of employees selected under LDCE/GDCE - Clarification reg.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

S.No. PC-VI/299
No. PC-V/2009/ACP/2

RBE No.100/2012
New Delhi, dated 12.09.2012

The General Manager/ OSDs/CAOs(R),
All Indian Railways & PUs
(As per mailing list)

Sub : MACP Scheme for Railway Servants-treatment of employees selected under LDCE/GDCE - Clarification reg.

   References have been received from Zonal Railways seeking clarification regarding grant of benefits under MACPS in respect of the employees qualifying through LDCE/GDCE. The matter has been examined in consultation with Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T), the nodal department of Government on MACPS and it has been decided as under:

Increase in DA to 72% with effect from July-2012.

   The meeting of the Union Cabinet, which was scheduled to consider a 7 per cent hike in dearness allowance to 80 lakh central government employees and pensioners, has been put off to tomorrow.

   “The Cabinet, CCEA (Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs) and CCI (Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure) meetings scheduled for Friday, have been postponed,” an official announcement said.

   Cabinet meetings usually take place on Thursdays, but they have been postponed apparently in view of the rapid political developments in the aftermath of the government’s decision to hike diesel prices and operationalise its earlier move to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail.

Allotment of revised pay structure for Official Language staff of Indian Railways.

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

Latest Railway Board Orders

S.No. PC-VI/300
No. PC-VI/2008/1/5/2

RBE No.101/2012
New Delhi, dated 13.09.2012

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

Sub: Allotment of revised pay structure for Official Language staff of Indian Railways.

   Based on the recommendations of 6th Central Pay Commission, the revised pay structure of Rajbhasha staff of Zonal Railways was notified vide Board’s letter No.PC-VI/2008/I/RSRP/1 dated 11.9.2008 and 19.11.2008. There have been demands regarding improvement in the pay structure of above staff and an item has been raised by both the Federations before Departmental Anomaly Committee also.

   2. The issue of Rajbhasha Staff of Zonal Railways has been examined in consultation with Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure). The President is pleased to decide as under:-

Pensioners Portal - Agenda Items for 21st Meeting of SCOVA.

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE)

AGENDA ITEMS FOR 21st MEETING OF STANDING COMMITTEE OF VOLUNTARY AGENGIS(SCOVA) TO BE HELD ON 27th SEPTEMPER, 2012

   Time bound grievance redressal & real time dissemination of information are the two main ingredients of this novel venture for the welfare of pensioners.

   It has been reported that several Ministries especially Railways are not handling he Grievances with all seriousness which is required in such cases. These are sometime transmitted to wrong destinations and are also unilaterally closed on incorrect grounds without resolving.

Reasons being :

   a)DOP&PW simply forward the complaint to the concerned authority and leave it there.

   B)Concerned authorities now can close the complaint at their level w/o resolving it.

   c)Complete details recorded by the identified association while registering the grievance are not forwarded to concerned authority.

   d)Concerned authorities at ground level do not get the enclosed supporting documents.

   e)Authorities are not sensitive enough.

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet Approves Revised ‘GRADE PAY’ for Employees from Oct 1st.

   Continuing with a series of poll sops for government employees, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet on Monday approved the release of post-based revised pay structures and grade pay to employees from October 1, this year. The additional annual burden on this account is expected to be over Rs 550 crore per annum.

  It also granted other benefits to employees, technical staff, ayurveda medical officers, judicial officers, daily wagers and students. It further provided ownership rights to Shimla citizens, who are possession holders of buildings in the town’s municipal limits.

   An official spokesman said the cabinet granted approval to the implementation of Assured Career Progression Scheme (ACPS) under a three-tier system of 4-9-14 to all categories of state employees from August 27, 2009.

   It also decided to notify revised enhanced daily wages from Rs 130 to Rs 150 from September 1, with an additional 25 per cent for daily wagers in tribal areas.

Tempoarary empannelment of 2 (two) HCO under WBHS, 2008.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch
Medical Cell

No. 7799-F (MED)

Date: 11-09-2012.

Memorandum

   The following Health Care Organisations are empanelled under the West Bengal Health Scheme for rendering services to the beneficiaries of the Scheme.

Special discount scheme for serving / retired Govt. / PSU employees and visually impaired persons under postpaid Wireless Broadband Services (WiMAX) -reg.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
(A Government of India Enterprise)

No.22-01/2010-T&C-CM

                                Date: 12.09.2012.

Circular T&C-CM No. 55/12-13

Sub: Special discount scheme for serving / retired Govt. / PSU employees and visually
impaired persons under postpaid Wireless Broadband Services (WiMAX) -reg. 

   Kindly refer to this office order of even No. dated 29.03.2012 vide which special  discount scheme of 20% discount on usage and rental under WI 750 and HOWI 750 plans  was provided  to Central Govt./ State Govt./PSUs employees, visually impaired, BSNL staff  and retired Govt./PSU employees under postpaid Wireless Broadband service (WiMAX) as a  regular measure.  In continuation of the same, now it has been decided by the Competent  Authority to offer the same 20% discount on usage and rental of WiMAX postpaid connections  under plans WI 220, WI 350, HOWI 999, as a promotional measure for 90 days with effect  from 1.10.2012.

Non-posting of credits/repayments deposited by Loanees into banks/treasuries by cheques/cash against HBA/MCA/Computer Advance taken by them from Haryana State.

No. 2/2/2012-WM(3)

From
Principal Secretary to Government Haryana,
Finance Department.

To
I. All Heads of Departments in Haryana.

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

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

Dated, Chandigarh the 06.09.2012

Subject:- Non-posting of credits/repayments deposited by Loanees into banks/treasuries by cheques/cash against HBA/MCA/Computer Advance taken by them from Haryana State.

Sir,

   I am directed to refer on the subject noted above and to say that Principal Accountant General (A&E), Haryana office has pointed out that some Loanees/Departments/DDOs deposit cash or cheque into Banks or Treasuries on account of repayments against the long term advances (House Building Advance, Motor Car Advance, Computer Advance etc.) taken by these loanees from Haryana Government under Head of Accounts “7610-Loans/Advances to Government Servants”. These challans are received in their office from different Treasuries of Haryana alongwith monthly civil accounts. However, this has been noticed that the complete details/information in respect of these loanees, such as Name of Loanee, His/Her GPF Account No./PRAN Number, Complete address of DDOs (with name), Parent department/DDOs etc. are not quoted by the Loanees/Departments/Drawing and Disbursing Offices (DDOs/Treasury Officers (TOs) on these Challans. In the absence of these complete details, large number of challans are not posted in the respective Loan Accounts of the concerned Loanees. As a result the Principal Accountant General office is facing difficulty while credit/debit posting of various long term advances in the respective loan account of the concerned loanees.

Suspension of empanelment of ‘Bapu Nature Cure Hospital & Yogashram. Mayur Vihar, New Delhi. from the list of AYUSH Hospitals/Centres empanelled under CGHS - reg.

Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare,
Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road,
New Delhi 110 001

No. S.11045/7/2012-CGHS/HEC

Dated the 12th September, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Suspension of empanelment of ‘Bapu Nature Cure Hospital & Yogashram. Mayur Vihar, New Delhi. from the list of AYUSH Hospitals/Centres empanelled under CGHS - reg.

   CGHS vide its O.M No. Z. 28015/01/2006-HD Cell/CGHS (P) dated 1st January, 2008 issued a list of Ayurvedic, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) Hospitals / Centers empanelled under CGHS and CS(MA) Rules wherein Bapu Nature Cure Hospital & Yogashram was empanelled for Naturopathy system of medicine for providing healthcare facilities to CGHS beneficiaries.

Change in date of birth/age of family pensioners - regarding.

No. 1/23/2012-P&PW(E)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated: 13th September, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Change in date of birth/age of family pensioners - regarding.

   In accordance with the instructions issued vide this Department’s OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 21.5.2009, 11.8.2009, 25.6.2010 & 28.9.2010 and OM No.1/19/11-P&PW(E) dated 3.8.2011, additional pension/family pension to old pensioners/family pensioners is allowed on the basis of the date of birth/age recorded in the Pension Payment Order (PPO) or other office records. Only in case the details regarding date of birth/age are not available in the PPO/office records, additional pension/family pension to old pensioners/family pensioners has been allowed on the basis of certain documents i.e. PAN Card, Matriculation certificate. Passport, CGHS Card, Driving Licence, Voter’s ID Card and Aadhaar Number issued by UIDAI.

Grant of Special Allowance to Track Maintainer deployed for manning any of the Engineering Gates @ Rs.375 per month.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

RBE No.99/2012

No. E(P&A)I-2009/SP-1/CE-1

New Delhi dated 11.09.2012.

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways and Production Units.

Sub: Grant of Special Allowance to Track Maintainer deployed for manning any of the Engineering Gates @ Rs.375 per month.

Ref: Board's letter of even number dated 20.12.2010.

   The issue of Career Progression and working conditions of Trackmen on Railways has regularly been raised at various fora from time to time in the past through both the recognized Federations. Accordingly, a Joint Committee comprising of representatives of both the recognized Federations and Senior Administrative Grade Officers (SAG) of Railway Board was constituted to consider Career Progression of Trackmen alongwith review of their existing channel of Promotion, allowances etc. Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) have considered the report of the Committee and have decided to extend the benefit of Special Allowance @ Rs.375 per month. which at present is admissible to only those Gatekeepers (now designated as Track Maintainer) who are posted at Civil Engineering Level Crossings identified as difficult, to Track Maintainer deployed for manning any of the Engineering Gates.

Minutes of the meeting of the National Anomaly Committee held on 17th July, 2012.

Highlights of the 5th meeting of the National Anomaly Committee.

   1. The 4th meeting of the National Anomaly Committee (NAC), which was held on 5.1.2012 at 2.3o PM at New Delhi was adjourned. Record Note of  that meeting is at ANNEXURE I. The NAC next met subsequently on 17th  July, 2012 at 3.00 PM in Conference Room No 119, North Block and was  chaired by Shri P K Misra, Secretary DOP&T. A list of members who attended this meeting is at ANNEXURE II.

   2. The Chairman welcomed all members of Official and Staff Side of the National Anomaly Committee. He mentioned that the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission were extensively discussed with the Staff Side representatives and the Government had also made improvements while implementing them. He referred to further discussions on pay related matters in this forum and Government agreement on certain issues raised by the Staff Side besides issuing of clarificatory instructions. Since some of the issues raised by the Staff Side had earlier been discussed with the Staff Side during the implementation of 6th CPC recommendations and were amicably resolved, he suggested that there has to be finality in regard to the pay scales implemented by the Government on the basis of recommendations of the 6th CPC. He stated that settled issues which were resolved in consultation with the Staff Side earlier need not be reopened.

Seniority of officers holding posts/grades in grades merged in pursuance of recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission.

No. 20020/4/2010-Estt. (D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

North Block,
New Delhi
Dated the 13th September, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Seniority of officers holding posts/grades in grades merged in pursuance of recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission.

   The undersigned is directed to invite reference to para 2 (i) of this Department’s O.M. No. AB—14017/66/2008-Estt. (RR) dated 9th March, 2009, which provides that where all the posts in one or more pre-revised scales are merged with a higher pre-revised scale and given a common replacement scale/grade pay/pay scale, the suitability of the incumbents need not be assessed for granting them the higher replacement scale/grade pay/pay scale, there is also no need for the incumbents to complete any minimum eligibility service in the earlier scale of pay. There will be no change in the inter seniority of the incumbents in the merged scale which shall be decided based on the general instructions on the subject.

Retirement age of Eastern Region Company employees will be 60 years.

 

   Retirement age of Eastern Region Company employees will be 60 years. Decision taken at 56th meeting of Board of Directors

   Several important decisions were taken at the 56th meeting of Madhya Pradesh Eastern Region Power Distribution Company’s Board of Directors at Jabalpur today. At the meeting, decision was taken to increase retirement age of employees from 58 to 60 years. Resolutions passed at the meeting will be put forth before the cabinet through the department.

   The meeting also gave in-principle consent to proposal of starting new incentive scheme for employees who perform outstandingly in feeder separation, R-APDRP and revenue collection sectors. Decisions were also taken on fill up posts of law officer and legal assistant through departmental employees, constitution of 24 more flying squads in addition to existing ones, availing services of ex-servicemen for vigilance work and establishment of company’s 53 distribution division at Amarpatan tahsil headquarters in Satna district.

Maximum limit on accumulation of EL and maximum limit of EL for encashment at the time of retirement as well as benefit of surrender of EL for encashment purpose. – revision reg.

PROCEEDINGS OF GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

Sub: Maximum limit on accumulation of EL and maximum limit of EL for encashment at  the time of retirement as well as benefit of surrender of EL for encashment purpose. – revision reg.
 
Preamble:
 
    As per Rule 112(3) read with Rule 113(5) of K.C.S.Rs., there is a provision to carry forward the leave at the credit of a Government servant at the close of the previous year to the next half year, subject to the condition that the accumulation of such leave on account of carry forward plus the credit for the half year does not exceed 240 days.  Rule  118 A (1) of K.C.S.Rs. provides for sanction of cash  equivalent to the leave salary for EL, if any, at the credit on the date of retirement of a Government  servant , who retires on superannuation, subject to a maximum of 240 days. Further, as per the existing provisions under Rule 118(2) of K.C.S.Rs., a Government servant may surrender EL not exceeding 30 days out of the leave at his credit once in a block period of two years and receive a cash equivalent of the leave salary.

Enhancement of the period of Maternity Leave to female Government servants.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

Sub:-   Enhancement of the period of Maternity Leave to female Government servants.

Preamble:

   Government have accepted the recommendation of the Official Pay Committee 2011 to increase the period of maternity leave to female Government servants from 135 days to 180 days and hence, the following order.

Nomination of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ of CSSS for Stenographers Direct Recruits (Foundation) {8th SDR(F)}/ Induction Training at ISTM w.e.f 01/10/2012 to 09/11/2012- reg.

No. 21/3/2012-CS-II(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi,
Date: 12th September, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Nomination of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ of CSSS for Stenographers Direct Recruits (Foundation) {8th SDR(F)}/ Induction Training at ISTM w.e.f 01/10/2012 to 09/11/2012- reg.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M No. 20/28/2010-CS-II(A) dated
20/10/2011 (available on the web-site of the DoP&T) regarding Cadre Training Plan (CPT) for the officers/officials of Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS) and to say that Stenographers Grade ‘D’ nominated to different Cadre Units on the basis of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ Examination, 2010 & 2011 whose names are given in the Annexure-I(Re-nominated) and Annexure-II (New Joining) are nominated to participate in the Stenographers Direct Recruits (Foundation) course {8th SDR(F)} / Induction Training being conducted by the ISTM from 01/10/2012 to 09/11/2012. The officials who have been re-nominated are being given the last opportunity for the successful completion of the SDR(F) training. It is requested that these officials may please be relieved of their duties with the direction to report to Sh. Praveen Prakash Ambastha, Assistant Director, ISTM, Administrative Block, JNU Campus (old), New Delhi at 9.00 AM on lst October, 2012.

Eastern Railway, Kolkata requires 4179 Helper II/Khalasi, Porter, Gateman, Trackman/ Khalasi/Valveman, etc Last Date : 01.10.2012.

 

RRC Chennai Recruits 2461 Posts for Southern Railway More Details Click here..

Eastern Railway
Employment notice No-0112
Recruitment in Pay Band-I  Rs.5200-20200/- with GP Rs.1800/-
(UR, SC, ST, OBC and PWD) on Eastern Railway 
Date of issue –  16/8/2012

Closing date-01/10/2012
Time upto – 17: 00 hrs

                                                             
   4179 Helper II/Khalasi, Porter, Gateman, Trackman/ Khalasi/Valveman categories in Eastern Railway, Kolkata.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
 
   The candidate should be minimum 10th Pass or ITI or equivalent on the date of application. Candidates appearing at and/or awaiting results of final examination of Class 10th or ITI or equivalent are not eligible. 

AGE LIMIT and RELAXATION: 

   For all the above vacancies, the age limit will be 18 to 33 years and will be reckoned as on 01-01-2013. 

CBSE Scholarship for college and university students.

   Central Sector Scholarship for College and University Students passed Class XII in CBSE pattern.

   The Ministry of Human Resources Development, Department of Higher Education, Government of India has introduced a new scholarship scheme titled “Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students”.

OBJECTIVE:

   To provide financial assistance to meritorious students from low-income families to meet day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.

SCOPE:

   The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of the results of Senior Secondary Examination (class XII) of 10+2 pattern or equivalent. 82000 fresh scholarships per annum (41000 for boys and 41000 for girls) will be awarded for graduate / postgraduate studies in colleges and universities and for professional courses such as Medical, Engineering etc.

Development of a Web Based software solution for Cadre Management of CSS, CSSS and CSCS — Data collection in respect of CSS Officers reg.

IMMEDIATE
Reminder-II

Latest DoPT ORDER

No. 21/11/2010-CS.I (U)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension
Department of Personnel & Training

2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi

Dated the 11th September 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Development of a Web Based software solution for Cadre Management of CSS, CSSS and CSCS — Data collection in respect of CSS Officers reg.

   Ministries/ Departments may kindly refer to this Department’s d.o. letter of even number dated 15th June 2012, O.M. dated 17th July 2012 reminders dated 22nd August 2012 and 30th August 2012 on the subject mentioned above.

   2. It is reiterated that Development of web based cadre management in respect of three Central Secretariat services is a very important project which has been undertaken with an aim to vastly improve service delivery in the matters of cadre management of these three services.

Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy -Clarification.

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RBE No.93/2012
PC-VI No. 298/2012.

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)

No.E(W)2008/ED-2/4

New Delhi, Dated: 1-08-20l2.

The General Manager (P),
All Indian Railways & PUs.

Sub: Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy -Clarification.

   Please refer to Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 01.10.2008 followed by subsequent letters regarding revised policy instructions / clarifications on Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy admissible to Railway Servants,based on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission.

Recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota.

RBE No. 95 / 2012
Clarification/Corrigendum No.28

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

No. 2012/E(Sports)/4(1)/1/Policy Clarifications

New Delhi, 3rd September 2012.

The General Managers (P),
All Zonal Railways including
CLW, DLW, ICF, RCF, RWF, Metro Railway/Kolkata,
The CAO(R), DMW/ Patiala,
The DG, RDSO/Lucknow.

Sub. :- Recruitment of sportspersons against sports quota.

Ref. :- Railway Board’s letters of even number dated dt. 18.04.2012 (RBE No.52/2012) & 26.06.2012 (RBE No. 75/2012) and 2010 E(Sports)/4(l)/1(Policy) dated 31.12.2010 (RBE No. 189B/2010).

   In continuation of Board’s letters referred to above regarding recruitment of sportspersons on Indian Railways against Sports Quota, following is clarified:-

Posting of Husband and Wife at the Same Station.

No.EP.3(1)/2012
FOOD CORPORATION OF INDIA
HEAD QUARTERS, KHADYA SADAN
16-20, BARAKHAMBA LANE

New Delhi, dated 24th August, 2012.

(Circular No.EP-03-2012-21)

Subject:- Posting of husband and wife at the same station.

   Reference is Invited to the clause 3.2 of Circular dated 05.01.2011 pertaining to transfer policy for Category I officers which provides that FCI would be guided by the exiting policy frame work of the Central Government on posting of husband and wife together as far as possible and administratively feasible. Similarly, Clause (11) of Section II of Circular dated 21.11.2002 and Clause 1(a) of Section-II of Circular dated 30.03.2012 pertaining to transfer policy for Category II, III and IV contains the provisions for posting both husband and wife at one station as far as possible to enable them to lead normal family life subject to administrative convenience and other terms and conditions.

   2. The Government of India had been following similar policy in the matter of posting of husband and wife at the same station in view of the utmost importance attached to the enhancement of women’s status in all walks of life and to enable them to lead a normal family life and also to ensure the education and welfare of the children.

32 Women Employees From Railways Honoured For Outstanding Performances Railway Women’s Welfare Central Organisation (RWWCO) Organises Women’s Day Celebrations.

   Thirty two outstanding women employees of Railways were honoured on the occasion of Women’s Day celebrations organized by Railway Women’s Welfare Central Organization (RWWCO), an apex body of the chain of Women’s Welfare Organisations spread over all Indian Railways, here today. Shri Vinay Mittal, Chairman, Railway Board was the Chief Guest at the Award function. The programme was organised under the guidance of Smt. Poonam Mittal who is the President of RWWCO. Also present among others were Railway officials, staff and their families.

   Speaking on the occasion, Shri Vinay Mittal said that RWWCO has always risen to the call of the society and the nation - be it environmental awareness, family welfare drives, disturbances on the borders or the natural calamities. He complimented the RWWCO for being one of the fore-runner voluntary organizations in the country today which is engaged in the task of welfare for railwaymen and their families through various need based socio-welfare activities. Shri Mittal said that the services of RWWCO will always be remembered for “supplementing and complementing” the national transporter’s role as an employer with a welfare centric approach. The Chairman, Railway Board said that “What makes their task special is that they have achieved all this along with their responsibilities as a home-maker and without any financial support from the Government”. Congratulating the outstanding Railway women employees who were felicitated on the occasion for their excellent performance, Shri Vinay Mittal said that they should continue the good work in future and strive to become role models and an inspiration for others.

Minutes of the meeting held under the Chairmanship of CEO, CGEWHO at Chennai (Ph II) project on 23 Aug 2012.

   A meeting under the Chairmanship of CEO, CGEWHO was held in Chennai (Ph II) project site on 23 Aug 2012, wherein 42 beneficiaries were also present (list placed at Annexure I).  During the discussions, following officials of CGEWHO were also present :

a) Sh M Narayanan, Director (Tech)
b) Sh Gagan Gupta, Asst Director (Tech)
c) Col G Chandrasekaran, Project Manager, Chennai (Ph II)

   2. The points raised by beneficiaries were discussed as under :

   i) Confirmation on completion of all works in all the DUs (37 blocks) between approved 27 blocks and unapproved 10 blocks  by CMDA  – It was explained that all the defect rectification works shall be completed by 31.10.2012, for all blocks notwithstanding the receipt of completion certificate from CMDA as well as non deposit of the final payment by certain beneficiaries.

Central Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Amendment Rules, 2012.

(Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 8th June, 2012

   S.O. I964.—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 read with clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution and after consultation with the comptroller and Auditor General in relation to persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Civil Services (Commutation of Pension) Rules, 1981, namely:-

Amendment in the Rajasthan Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1996.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

No.F.12(3)FD(Rules)/2010

Jaipur, dated 4 SEP 20l2.

NOTIFICATION

Sub. : - Amendment in the Rajasthan Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1996.

   In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Rajasthan hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Rajasthan Civil Services (Pension) Rules. 1996 namely: -

1. These rules may be called the Rajasthan Civil Services (Pension) (Amendment) Rules. 2012.

2. These rules shall come into force with immediate effect.

3. In the aforesaid rules - existing Rule 67 shall be substituted by the following namely:-