Counting of training period for granting financial upgradation under MACPS-reg.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)

No PC-V/201l/M/4/NFIR

New Delhi, dated 07-06-2012.

The General Secretary
NFIR
3, Chelmsfrd Road,
New Delhi-110055.

Sir,

Sub:- Counting of training period for granting financial upgradation under MACPS-reg.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to NFIR’s letter No. IV/MACPS/09/Pt-5, dated 22/05/2012 and to state that issues relating to grant of financial upgradation under MACPS are regulated in terms of the specific instructions contained in Board’s letter dated 10-06-09, whose para-9 of Annexure stipulates that “ .......pre-appointment training shall not be taken in to into reckoning for the purpose of MACPS”.

   In this regard, It is also mentioned that the said issue has been discussed in Joint committee against agenda item No(s).24, 37, 40 & 45 and it has been noted that the cases where the probation/training is in the nature of pre-appointment, the same is not being counted for MACPS.

   Further, Board’s letter No. 2009/Sec(E)/PM-2/6(MACP), dated 28-03-2011 has since been withdrawn vide Board’s letter dated 29-04-2011.

   As the orders on MACPS are based on the instructions issued by Deptt. of Personnel & Training (DoP&T), the nodal department of Government on the subject of MACPS, this Ministry is not in a position to deviate from the instructions issued by them.

Yours faithfully,

sd/-
for Secretary/Railway Board

Source:NFIR

Sixth Central Pay Commission Recommendations regarding encashment of Leave on Average Pay (LAP) while availing Privilege Pass/PTO - Clarification regarding reckoning of NPA while calculating encashment of LAP.

PC VI No.292

RBE No. 67/2012

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

No. F(E)III/2008/LE1/1

New Delhi, dated 30.05.2012.

The General Managers,FA&CAOs
All Zonal Railways/Production Units,
(As per Mailing List.

Subject:- Sixth Central Pay Commission Recommendations regarding encashment of Leave on Average Pay (LAP) while availing Privilege Pass/PTO - Clarification regarding reckoning of NPA while calculating encashment of LAP.

   References have been received in this office from different quarters seeking clarification as to whether Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) is be taken into account while calculating the cash equivalent for encashment of LAP upto 10 days while availing Passes/PTO.

   2. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Department of Personnel & Training, the nodal department of the Government in the matter and the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure and it is clarified that NPA shall be taken into account for calculating encashment of LAP while availing Privilege Pass/PTO.

   3. Please acknowledge receipt.

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(T.P. Sharma)
Deputy Director Finance (Estt)III,
Railway Board.

Source:http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202012/Reckoning%20of%20NPA%20Leave%20Encashment%20RBE%2067_30.05.2012.pdf

State Railway Provident Fund - Rate of Interest during the year 2012-2013.

RBE No. 68 /2012

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

No. F(E)III/2003/PF1/1
 
New Delhi, Dated: 04.06.2012.

The GMs & FA&CAOs,
All Zonal Railways & Production Units,
(As per mailing list).

Subject: State Railway Provident Fund - Rate of Interest during the year 2012-2013.

   A copy of Government’s Resolution No. 5(1)-B(PD)/2012 dated 22nd May, 2012 received from the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs), prescribing interest at the rate of 8.8% (Eight point eight per cent) per annum on accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the State Railway Provident Fund, during the financial year beginning on 1.4.2012 is enclosed for information and necessary action.

   2. Please acknowledge receipt.

sd/-
(T.P. SHARMA)
Deputy Director Finance (Estt)III,
Railway Board.

Source:http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202012/SRPF%20Rates%20RBE%2068_04.06.2012.pdf

Re-fixation of pay and payment of arrears in respect of staff whose increment is due between February and June 2006.

South Central Railway

Headquarters Office 
Personnel Branch 
Secunderabad

Date: 07.06.2012

No.P(R)359/V

FA&CAO/SC, Dy.COP/CN/SC 
All Sr.DOPs, Sr.DFMs, Sr.EDPMs, WPOs, WAOs, APO/S&T/WS/MFT 
Dy.CMM/G&S/MFT, Dy.CE/EWS/LGD, Dy.CEE/Shops/LGD 
Principals, RDC/LGD, ZRTI/MLY, STC/LGD, Chief Cashier/SC 
Sr.Manager/P&S/SC, SPO/RE.

Sub :- Re-fixation of pay and payment of arrears in respect of staff whose increment is due between February and June 2006.


Ref :- (i) Railway Board's letter No.PC-VI/2012/I/RSRP/I dated 23.03.2012 (SC No.33/2012)
          (ii) This office letter of even number dated 13.04.2012.

   Consequent upon Board's letter dated 23.03.2012 cited, the railway employees who are due to get their annual increment between February and June in 2006 may be granted one increment on 01.01.2006 in the pre-revised scales as one time measure. The pay of these eligible employees is, therefore, to be re-fixed. In this regard, the following schedule is laid down for arranging payment of arrears of increment.

1.	Fixation charts to be sent Accounts	11.06.2012
2.	Fixation charts returned to Personnel Branch by accounts duly certified	19.06.2012
3.	D&D statements to be sent to Accounts by Personnel Branch	24.06.2012
4.	D&D statements returned to Personnel Branch by Accounts duly certified	27.06.2012
5.	Final Supplementary Bill to be sent to Accounts by Personnel Branch	28.06.2012
6.	Payment of arrears to be credited to Bank	29.06.2012

   No honorarium is payable for preparing and passing the bills separately for this work. The above schedule should strictly be followed for payment of arrears on increments.

sd/-                                                                                                                        
(K.Yesupadam)
Dy.CPO/W&Res.

sd/-
(Raju Kancharla)
Dy.CAO/G

Source:https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B40Q65NF2_7UUGdGbGlYT3lHTjg/edit?pli=1

PENSION – Tamil Nadu Government Pensioners’ Family Security Fund Scheme.

FINANCE (PENSION) DEPARTMENT
G.O. No. 184,  Dated 1st June 2012
(Vaikasi 19, Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2043)

PENSION – Tamil Nadu Government Pensioners’ Family Security Fund Scheme – Enhancement of financial assistance from Rs.25,000/-  to   Rs.35,000/- in the case of death of pensioners – Orders – Issued.

Read the following:
1. G.O.Ms.No.762, Finance (Pension) Department, dated: 31.12.1996.
2. G.O.Ms.No.315, Finance (Pension) Department, dated: 12.06.1997.
3. G.O.Ms.No.413, Finance (PGC) Department, dated: 17.10.2001.
4. G.O.Ms.No.416, Finance (Pension) Department, dated: 18.11.2010.
                                                          *******
ORDER: 

   In the Budget Speech for 2012-2013, announcement has been made by Government to enhance the financial assistance under the Tamil Nadu Government Pensioners’ Family Security Fund Scheme from the present level of Rs.25,000/-  ordered in the Government Order first read above to Rs.35,000/- in the event of death of the pensioner, as a special gesture.

   2.  Accordingly, the Government direct that the financial assistance under the Tamil Nadu Government Pensioners’ Family Security Fund Scheme shall be enhanced from Rs.25,000/- to Rs.35,000/- in the event of death of the pensioners with effect from the date of issue of these orders.

    3.  There shall be no change in the existing rules and regulations governing the sanction of assistance under the Tamil Nadu Government Pensioners’ Family Security Fund Scheme.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

           K.SHANMUGAM
              PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

Source:http://www.tn.gov.in/gosdb/gorders/finance/fin_e_184_2012.pdf

List of Holiday Homes on Indian Railways.

RBE No. 69/2012/WE-2/3

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAY
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(W)212

New Delhi, dated. 06-6-2012.

General Managers
All Indian Railways & PUs
(as per mailing list enclosed)

Sub:- List of Holiday Homes on Indian Railways.

   Kindly find enclosed herewith the latest list of Holiday Homes on Indian Railways (Including those under the control of Railway Board).

   This may be circulated amongst all officers and staff of your Railway/Unit.

sd/-
(Ashutosh Garg)
Dy. Director, Estt (Welfare)
Railway Board

Click here to view the List of RAILWAY HOLIDAY HOMES (as on 01.06.2012)

Gujarat Government to recruit 50,000 employees on fixed pay.

   The Gujarat government will be recruiting 50,000 employees for class III posts on fixed pay in the coming months. The govt. has asked all state departments to "immediately start recruiting".

   The fixed pay policy of the state government was shot down by the Gujarat HC which has asked the state government to pay wages as per the Sixth Pay Commission recommendations to all fixed pay employees. Following this the state government had stopped the entire recruitment process. But the government approached the SC in May and got relief as the HC order was stayed by the SC. Following this With the elections nearby in the state, the state govt. is speeding up the process of filling up the vacant posts of class III employees. Departments have been asked to fill vacant posts without delay, "disregarding the powers for recruitment currently vested in Gujarat Public Service Commission, Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board and Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board."

   Majority of the recruitment will be done by the education department, to meet the criterions for implementation of Right to Education.  Education department  will recruit - shiksha sahayaks for higher secondary classes at a fixed pay of Rs 10,000 per month, shikshan sahayaks for secondary level classes for Rs 9,400, vidya sahayaks for primary schools for Rs 5,300, and saathi sahayaks (helpers) for Rs 4,500. Others to be recruited include foresters (vanpals) and constables (raksha sahayaks) for a fixed pay of Rs 4,500 or Rs 5,300. The government will also be recruiting 500 class III junior engineers for roads & buildings department for a fixed pay of Rs 16,500.

Source:http://www.gujaratglobal.com/2011-10-20-13-20-43/1397-govt-to-recruit-50,000-employees-on-fixed-pay.html

Relaxation for LTC travel by air to visit Jammu and Kashmir- Will it be extended ?

   Relaxation for LTC travel by air to visit Jammu and Kashmir may be extended

   The Central Government Employees had a great Opportunity to visit Jammu and Kashmir by Air through conversion of Home Town LTC. The family members of Central Government Servants, who visited this beautiful state which is named after the Heaven of Earth, enjoyed it very much as it was a wonderful Experience for them. All the dependents  of the Central Government Employees were excited for not only visiting this state, but the mode of journey they were entitled from their duty station or from Delhi/Amritsar to go to this lovely state is an experience like a dream come true. Each and every one who visited Jammu and Kashmir by availing this Concession are very much grateful to the Central Government and it will make them feel pride being a part of Government Service.

   As the last date of this concession for conversion of Home town LTC/ All India LTC to go to Jammu and Kashmir by Air closes by 18th June 2012, the central government employees, those who are not availing this LTC to Jammu and Kashmir Concession before this due date, are feeling misfortune when they were hearing their colleges Jammu Experience. So they should not be let down and they are eagerly expecting that the Government should however extend the relaxation for LTC to Jammu and Kashmir for further Two more years beyond 18th June 2012.

   Sources close to the Government told that Relaxation for LTC travel by air to visit Jammu and Kashmir may be extended for further two more years beyond 18th June 2012 and necessary order will be issued soon.

Courtesy:www.gservants.com

Antony Felilcitates Services Sportspersons.

   In a brief ceremony here today, the Defence Minister Shri AK Antony felicitated the Armed Forces sportspersons who won medals during the Commonwealth Games 2010. He also felicitated the Services Football team that recently won the Santosh Trophy-2012 after a gap of over 50 years.

   The ceremony was attended by senior officers from the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence. The Defence Minister lauded the contribution of Armed Forces athletes by contributing an impressive tally of 10 Gold, 07 Silver and 08 Bronze medals which is more than 25% of the total medals won by the country that included 38 Gold, 27 Silver and 34 Bronze medals. 60 Armed Forces athletes had participated in 10 events of the total 17 events of the Commonwealth Games which amounted to 30% of the Men’s contingent strength in these events.

   Shri Antony also expressed his appreciation of the Services Football team that has won the Santosh Trophy with LAC VV Farhad of the Air Force being declared the Man of the Tournament. While addressing the winners, he felt that this cash award was not just a recognition of their achievements but more importantly it would serve to motivate others. Shri Antony exhorted the Services personnel to excel in fields other than sports as well and called upon the officers to encourage participation in cultural activities.

   Services players have traditionally been in the forefront of evolution of the various sports disciplines in India. Though sportspersons have emerged from other walks of life and backgrounds, Services players have retained a major share in the overall national medal tally. The Services are also proactively undertaking talent scouting and grooming deserving sportsmen using the state-of-art infrastructure.

   The Defence Minister presented cash prizes on the occasion individual Gold winners at the Commonwealth Games received Rs.12 lakhs each while the Silver and Bronze Medallists received Rs.7 lakhs and Rs.5 lakhs respectively. Chief Petty Officer Omkar Singh, who won 2 Gold, 1 team Gold and 1 team Silver in the Shooting events, was awarded the highest cash prize of Rs.38.25 lakhs while another shooter Sub Vijay Kumar bagged Rs.37 lakhs, winning 1 Gold, 2 team Gold and 1 Silver medal. Besides each of the 20 players of the Services Football team which won the 66th Santosh Trophy National Football Championship-2012 recently, were awarded Rs.1 lakh each.

Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2013.

MOST IMMEDIATE

F.No. 12/4/2012-JCA-2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 5th June, 2012.

Subject:- Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2013.

   It has been decided that the holidays as specified in the Annexure —I to this O.M. will be observed in all the Administrative Offices of the Central Government located at Delhi/New Delhi during the year 2013. In addition, each employee will also be allowed to avail himself/herself of any two holidays to be chosen by him/her out of the list of Restricted Holidays in Annexure — II.

   2. Central Government Administrative Offices located outside Delhi / New Delhi shall observe the following holidays compulsorily in addition to three holidays as per para 3.1 below:

1. REPUBLIC DAY
2. INDEPENDENCE DAY
3. MAHATMA GANDHI’S BIRTHDAY
4. BUDHA PURNIMA
5. CHRISTMAS DAY
6. DUSSEHRA (VIJAY DASHMI)
7. DIWALI (DEEPAVALI)
8. GOOD FRIDAY
9. GURU NANAK’S BIRTHDAY
10. IDU’L FITR
11. IDU’L ZUHA
12. MAHAVIR JAYANTI
13. MUHARRAM
14. PROPHET MOHAMMAD’S BIRTHDAY (ID-E-MILAD)

   3.1. In addition to the above 14 Compulsory holidays mentioned in para 2, three holidays shall be decided from the list indicated below by the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committee in the State Capitals, if necessary, in consultation with Coordination Committees at other places in the State. The final list applicable uniformly to all Central Government offices within the concerned State shall be notified after seeking prior approval of this Ministry and no change can be carried out thereafter. It is also clarified that no change is permissible in regard to festivals and dates as indicated.

1. AN ADDITIONAL DAY FOR DUSSEHRA
2. HOLI
3. JANAMASHTAMI (VAISHNAVI)
4. RAM NAVAMI
5. MAHA SHIVRATRI
6. GANESH CHATURTHI / VINAYAK CHATURTHI
7. MAKAR SANKARANTI
8. RATH YATRA
9. ONAM
10. PONGAL
11. SRI PANCHAMI / BASANTA PANCHAMI
12. VISHU/ VAISAKHI / VAISAKHADI / BHAG BIHU / MASHADI UGADI /
CHAITRA SUKLADI / CHETI CHAND / GUDI PADAVA 1st NAVRATRA /
NAURAJ/ CHHATH POOJA/ KARVA CHAUTH.

   3.2 No substitute holiday should be allowed if any of the festival holidays initially declared subsequently happens to fall on a weekly off or any other non- working day or in the event of more than one festivals falling on the same day.

   4. The list of Restricted Holidays appended to this O.M. is meant for Central Government Offices located in Delhi / New Delhi. The Coordination Committees at the State Capitals may draw up separate list of Restricted Holidays keeping in view the occasions of local importance but the 9 occasions left over, after choosing the 3 variable holidays in para 3.1 above, are to be included in the list of restricted holidays.

   5.1 For offices in Delhi / New Delhi, any change in the date of holidays in respect of Idu’l Fitr, Idu’l Zuha, Muharram and Id-e-Milad, if necessary, depending upon sighting of the Moon, would be declared by the Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances and Pensions after ascertaining the position from the Govt. of NCT of Delhi.

   5.2  For offices outside Delhi / New Delhi, the Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committees at the State Capitals are authorised to change the date of holiday, if necessary, based on the decision of the concerned State Governments / Union Territories, in respect of ldu’l Fitr, ldu’l Zuha, Muharram and Id-e-Milad.

   5.3  It may happen that the change of date of the above occasions has to be declared at a very short notice. In such a situation, announcement could be made through T.V. / A.I.R. / Newspapers and the Heads of Department / Offices of the Central Government may take action according to such an announcement without waiting for a formal order, about the change of date.

   6. During 2013, Diwali (Deepavali) falls on Sunday, November 03, 2013 (Kartika 12). In certain States, the practice is to celebrate the occasion a day in advance, i.e., on “Narakachaturdasi Day”. In view of this, there is no objection if holiday on account of Deepavali is observed on “Naraka Chaturdasi Day (in place of Deepavali Day) for the Central Government Offices in a State if in that State that day alone is declared as a compulsory holiday for Diwali for the offices of the State Government.

   7. Central Government Organisations which include industrial, commercial and trading establishments would observe upto 16 holidays in a year including three national holidays viz. Republic Day, Independence Day and Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, as compulsory holidays. The remaining holidays / occasions may be determined by such establishments / organisations themselves for the year 2013, subject to para 3.2 above.

   8. Union Territory Administrations shall decide the list of holidays in terms of Ministry of Home Affairs letter No.14046/27/83- GP-I dated 15.2.1984 by which they would observe a total of 16 holidays including the three National Holidays Viz. Republic Day, Independence Day & Mahatina Gandhi’s birthday.

   9. In respect of Indian Missions abroad, the number of holidays may be  notified in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department's O.M.  No.12/5/2002-JCA dated 17th December, 2002. In other words, they will have the
option to select 10(Ten) holidays of their own only after including in the list, three  National Holidays and Buddha Purnima, Dussehra, Diwali (Deepavali) and Guru  Nanak's Birthday included in the list of compulsory holidays and falling on days of weekly off.

   10. In respect of Banks, the holidays shall be regulated in terms of the extant  instructions issued by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance.

   11. Hindi version will follow.

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(Ashok Kumar)
Deputy Secretary (JCA)

To See the ANNEXURE I and ANNEXURE II Click here....

Regarding Grant of MACPS to Goods Guards Category.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)

No PC-V/2011/PNM/AIRF/2

New Delhi, dated 05.06.2012.

The General Secretary
AIRF
4, State Entry Road,
New Delhi - 110055.

Sir,

Sub:-PNM/AIRF item No.2/2011-regarding grant of MACPS to Goods Guards category.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to the minutes of AIRF separate meeting held on  13-02-2012 against item No.02/2011 on the above subject and to state that the matter was again examined in consultation with DoP&T, the nodal department of Govt. on MACPS, DoP&T have further clarified that every financial upgradation including non-functional upgradation granted to an employee has been treated as one upgradation and is to be offset against one financial upgradation under MACPS. Accordingly, the grade pay of 4200 allowed to Raiways Goods Guards (to the extent of 27% of sanctioned strength) on non-functional basis with the designation as Sr. Goods Guard would be
reckoned as one upgradation for the purpose of MACPS.

   In view of the above position as clarified by DoP&T the demand raised by the Raliway Federation may not be acceded to.

Yours faithfully,

sd/-
for Secretary/ Railway Board.

Source:http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202012/MACP%20Scheme_05.06.2012.pdf

Incentive scheme for delivery of letters carrying Aadhar number of the residents.

No. 18-46/2011-BD&MD
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Business Development & Marketing Directorate
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi — 110 001.

30th May, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Incentive scheme for delivery of letters carrying Aadhar number of the residents.

   Department of Posts (DoP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on 30 April, 2010 wherein the DoP agreed to offer postal and mail services to UIDAI on the various terms and conditions laid down in the MoU.

   2. The Standard Operating Procedure for Printing, Booking, Transmission & Delivery of letters carrying Aadhar number of the residents has already been circulated to all concerned vide BD&M Directorate letter no. 51-58/2010-BD&MD dated
06.06.2011.

   3. It has now been allowed to give incentive to the postmen @ Re 0.50 per letter which are delivered in a timely manner i.e. within 14 days from the date of booking in case of Departmental Delivery Offices & within 17 days from the date of booking in case of Branch Post offices OR within 7 days from the first attempt of delivery whichever is later subject to the condition that the delivery information in respect of all such articles be uploaded on Speed Net.

   4. Before the payment of incentive to any postmen, the sanctioning authority shall satisfy himself that the concerned postman had been prompt in delivery of letters for which the incentive is being paid and there was no un-necessary delay at the part of postmen in delivering such letters.

   5. The terms & conditions as in the case of normal Speed Post articles would be applicable.

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(Smita Kumar)
General Manager (SP&M)

Source:http://www.indiapost.gov.in/DOP/Pdf/Circulars/18-46-2011-BD-MD_30-05-2012.pdf

How to calculate the annual increment for Central Government employees as per 6th CPC..?

   The logic is very simple, but everyone should know about the procedure of calculation.

We explain with some illustrations…..

   The increment is an increase in pay for each year in a particular date. As per 6th CPC the annual increment has been granted on 1st July of every year and the qualifying period for earning an increment is six months on 1st July. One increment is equal to 3% (three per cent)  of the sum of the pay in the pay band and the grade pay will be computed and rounded off to the next multiple of ten.

   As per the Rule No.13 of CCS(Revised Pay) Rules 2008, “In the case of calculation of increments under the revised pay structure, paise should be ignored, but any amount of a rupee or more should be rounded off to next multiple of 10. To illustrate, if the amount of increment comes to Rs.1900.70 paise, then the amount will be rounded off to Rs.1900; if the amount of increment works out to be Rs.1901, then it will be rounded off to Rs.1910.”

   And finally the increment amount will be added to the existing pay in the pay band.

For example :

   An employee’s pay in the pay band is Rs.10,230 and his grade pay Rs.2800, his basic pay = 10,230 + 2,800 = 13,030.

His increment will be calculated as follows…..
 
   13,030 x 3% = 390.90  after rounded off to(Rs.10) ten, it will be 390 only.

   Whereas, the another employee’s pay in the pay band is Rs.10,240 and his grade pay Rs.2800, his basic pay = 10,240 + 2,800 = 13,040 .

His increment will be calculated as follows…..
 
   13,040 x 3% = 391.20  then it will be rounded off to Rs.400.

 

Courtesy: www.centralgovernmentemployeesnews.in

Appointment of the Authorised Medical Attendants.

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi 110016
Fax: 26514179, TEL: 26858570
e-mail:kvssao@hub.nic.in
website:www.kvsangathan.nic.in

F.No. 110861/2011- KVS(HQ)/ [Admn.-II]

Dated: 01.06.2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

   Approval of the Joint Commissioner (Administration), KVS(HQ), New Delhi is hereby accorded for appointment of the Authorized Medical Attendants (as per list attached bearing SI. No. 01-50) in terms of CS (MA) Rules 1944 for providing medical treatment to the employees of KVS(HQ), Regional Office, Delhi and the KVs under the said R.O. and members of their families residing in a radius of 16 Km w.e.f. 01.04.2012 to 31.03.2013.

   The appointment of the aforesaid doctors as AMA has been made on the basis of Panel (List) of Doctors circulated vide O.M. CGEWCC/2012-13-AMA dated 30.03.2012 issued by Secretary, CGEWCC, subject to terms & condition mentioned therein.

   Before taking treatment the employee should submit option to the Drawing & Disbursing Officer (DDO) for maximum two AMAs in terms of G.l. M.H. & F.P., O.M. No.S.14025/113/79-MS, dated the 28th May, 1982 and C & A.G., Cir. No. 445- Audit/17/87/III-90(86), dated the 10th August, 1990 as incorporated in CS (MA) Rules, 1944.

   The aforementioned appointment of the Doctors is subject to the following conditions:-

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

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

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

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(Rajender Kumar Sharma)
Assistant Commissioner [Admn.]

Click here to  view the List of Authorized Medical Attendants For the Year of 1st April 2012 TO 31st March 2013.

Appointment of wards/spouse of Ex. RPF/RPSF personnel and wards/spouse of other than RPF/RPSF for posting in RPF/RPSF on compassionate grounds — procedure order.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(NG)II/2012/RC-1/Genl./12

New Delhi, Dated: 29.05.2012.

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Rallways/PUs.

Sub:- Appointment of wards/spouse of Ex. RPF/RPSF personnel and wards/spouse of other than RPF/RPSF for posting in RPF/RPSF on compassionate grounds — procedure order.

Ref: Ministry of Railway’s letter No. 1988/Sec.(E)/RC-3/43 POL dated 12.07.2011.

   References have been received from several Zonal Railways regarding procedure to be adopted in cases involving compassionate appointment of wards/spouse of RPF/RPSF personnel in other departments of the Railways. In partial modifications of earlier instructions issued vide letter of 12.07.2011, following orders are issued.

   (i) All candidates for compassionate ground appointment are eligible to be considered for vacancies of all departments including that of Security department.

   (ii) All Instructions issued by Establishment (Non-Gazetted) Directorate for appointment on compassionate grounds will ipso facto apply in cases of compassionate ground appointments of wards/spouse of Ex. RPF/RPSF personnel.

   (iii) For candidates being considered for appointment in Security department, they will have to undergo physical measurement and physical efficiency tests as per para 5 of letter No. 1988/Sec.(E)/RC-3/43/POL dated 12.07.2011.

   (iv) Approval for compassionate ground appointment in Grade Pay Ps. 4200/- in Security department will be done with the personal approval of General Manager which is not to be delegated further.

   Please acknowledge receipt.

sd/-
(Harsha Das)
Jt. Director Estt. (N)-II
Railway Board.

Source:http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202012/Appointment%20of%20wards%20of%20RPF%20Personeel%20on%20CG%20Base_29.05.2012.pdf

House Building Advance Scheme to State Government Employees — Online registration of HBA applications by Heads of Departments and Sanctioning Authorities 2012-13 — Instructions issued - reg

GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
FINANCE (HBA) DEPARTMENT

CIRCULAR

No.28/2012/Fin.
Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 30.05.2012.

Sub: - House Building Advance Scheme to State Government Employees — Online registration of HBA applications by Heads of Departments and Sanctioning Authorities 2012-13 — Instructions issued - reg

Ref: -
1) G.O (P) No. 505/2009/Fin, dated 12.11.2009

2) Circular No.38/2010/Fin, dated 30.04.2010

   In the Government Order dated 12.11.2009, Government have reintroduced the House Building Advance Scheme to State Government Employees and Teachers. In pursuance of the above Government Order and the instructions contained in the circular cited all the Heads of Departments and Sanctioning Authorities are instructed to register online eligible HBA applications 2012-13 from 01.06.2012 onwards.

   2) The online registration of HBA applications 2012-13 starts from 01.06.2012 and the HBA SEL website will freeze on 30.06.2012 at 5 pm.

   3) After online registration the HBA appendix III statement generated from the website signed by Heads of Departments shall be forwarded to Finance Department before 15.07.2012. Manually created appendix III statement will not be entertained in Finance department. Therefore all the Heads of Departments and Sanctioning Authorities shall ensure themselves whether all the eligible applications have been entered online. In the case of joint application of employees working in different departments, the application along with connected documents shall be forwarded to Finance Department only after online registration by any one of the Heads of Departments. In the case of joint application of employees working in same departments, the applications shall be processed by the Head of the department concerned and it need not be forwarded to Finance Department.

   4) The HBA combined State wise seniority list shall be published in the www.finance.kerala.gov.in website. No corrections shall be permitted after publishing the final eligibility list as the seniority is based on date of retirement (‘lesser the service left higher the priority will be’). Therefore all the Heads of Departments and Sanctioning Authorities shall verify scrupulously the correct date of birth, date of retirement, and the HBA amount recommended for etc. before publishing the combined HBA State Seniority for List 2012-13.

K. BABU
Additional Secretary (Finance)

Source:http://www.finance.kerala.gov.in/

Central D.A. from July 12 may be 7% again.

 

Subject to AICIN data for the next two months remaining in the current level, the following assumption is being made.

   The AICPIN data for April 12 has been recently published. It rises to 4 points and reached 205. We know that D.A. is calculated on the basis for 12 months average. To calculate the D.A. payable from 1st July 2012, we need the figures of May and June 2012 which are to be released on 30.06.12 and 31.07.12 respectively. If the data remains for the next two months in the same level, i.e. 205, the hike will be 7%. Even if it marginally drops  1 point in any of the months, the rise will be still 7% which will take the total D.A. to 72%.

   Considering the latest hike in petrol price, it is unlikely that the index may drop in the next months. So we can guess the next D.A. hike @7%, revising our previous guess work.

Coutesy:paycommissionupdate.blogspot.in

Amendments in Tatkal Scheme.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (Bharat Sarkar)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (Rail Mantralaya)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2012/TG-I/20/P/Tatkal

New Delhi, dated 30.05.2012.

Chief Commercial Managers,
All Zonal Railways.

Corrigendum to Commercial Circular No. 32 of 2012

Sub:- Amendments in Tatkal Scheme.

   Please refer to this office letter of even number dated 15.05.2012 (CC no. 32 of 2012) on the subject quoted above wherein it has been advised that whenever extra coach is attached in a particular train to clear day-to-day rush, vacant berths available in that extra coach should first update Tatkal waiting list of that class and thereafter the vacant accommodation, if any, should update the general waiting list of that class.

   2. It is clarified that this provision is not applicable to the additional coaches attached as a regular measure of temporary augmentation for a specific duration like summer rush, etc.

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(R.C.Pandey)
Dy. Director Traffic General -II
Railway Board

Source:AIRF

ALLOTMENT OF GENERAL POOL RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION UNDER AUTOMATED SYSTEM OF ALLOTMENT—UPGRADATION OF DATA/RECORDS ON ANNUAL BASIS.

Government of India
Ministry of Urban Devlopment
DIRECTORATE OF ESTATES

Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi-110 108

No.12035/16/2010-Pol. II

MAY 21, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

SUB:- ALLOTMENT OF GENERAL POOL RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION UNDER AUTOMATED SYSTEM OF ALLOTMENT—UPGRADATION OF DATA/RECORDS ON ANNUAL BASIS.

   The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Directorate's OM No.12035/16/2010-Pol.II dated 22.12.2010, 24.8.2011 and 18.11.2011 regarding allotment of quarters through Automated System so as to bring transparency in the allotment of quarters, Recently, while reviewing the position of quarters, it was felt that the names of some non-serious applicants continue in the waiting list on year to year basis Such non-serious applicant neither update their data i.e., upgradation of pay by way of increment etc nor they give option for quarters. The Directorate of Estates finds it difficult to assess the exact requirement of quarters in each type because of such non-Serious applicants.

   2. It has, therefore, been decided that the names of such applicants who have neither updated their personal data nor opted for any quarters during the past one year, shall be automatically deleted from the waiting list. Such applicants, if they so desire, may get their names activated again by entering fresh updated data and thereafter by giving options for quarters of their choice. With a view to give sufficient publicity to the above said decision, it has been decided to implement the decision with effect from 1st of September 2012. All Ministries/Department of Government of India are requested to give wide publicity to this decision among their employees/officers so that they are able to take suitabIe action in time.

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(R.N. Yadav)
Dy Director of Estates(Pol)

Source:http://estates.nic.in/WriteReadData/dlcirculars/Circulars20121.pdf

Under Secretaries working on ad-hoc basis — Extension of period for one year beyond 31.05.2012.

No.5/7/2011-CS.I(U)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003.

Dated the 29th May, 2012.

ORDER

Subject:-  Under Secretaries working on ad-hoc basis — Extension of period for one year beyond 31.05.2012.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s following orders for promotion of Section Officers of the CSS to the grade of Under Secretary on ad-hoc basis:-

(i) No.5/3/2010-CS.I(U), dated 26.05.2010;
(ii) No.5/3/2010-CS.I(U), dated 03.09.2010;
(iii) No.5/3/2010-CS.I(U), dated 11.11.2010;
(iv) No.5/7/2011-CS.I(U), dated 11.08.2011; and
(v) No.5/7/2011-CS.I(U), dated 15.12.2011.

   The tenure of ad-hoc appointment of the officers covered under the above orders which is upto 31.05.2012, is hereby extended upto 31.05.2013 or till the posts are filled up on regular basis, whichever is earlier.

   2. This order will be applicable to all such officers who are continuously holding the post of Under Secretary on ad-hoc basis as per aforementioned orders. This order will, however, not be applicable to those officers whose promotions were cancelled subsequently. The continuation of the ad-hoc promotion beyond 31.05.2012 is subject to the conditions as mentioned in this Department’s aforementioned orders.

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(Rajiv Rai)
Director

Source:http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/adhoc-extension.pdf

Authorised Medical Attendant for KVS & their employee of Gandhi Nagar(Gujarat)for the periods (01-04-12 to 31-03-13)

KENORIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN (HQ)

F.11029/01/2011-KVS (HQ) / Admn.II

 

Dated : 11.04.2012

OFFICE ORDER

   With reference to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sarngathan Regional Office letter No. 12040/KVS/RO AHMD, dated 30.01.2012, the approval of the AddI. Commissioner (Admn), Kendriva Vidyalaya Sangathan (HQ) is accorded for appointment of the following doctors as Authorised Medical Attendants (AMAs) for Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and the Kendriya Vidyalaya employees and members of their families at Gandhinagar (Gujarat) for the period 01.04.2012 to 31.03.2013 in terms of the Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944 :-

S.No.	Name of Doctors	Residential / Address
i	Dr.Jayesh Dasharthlal Shah, MD (MED)	Plot No.904/1, Sec No.7/C, Gandhinagar.
ii	Dr.Rita Shah M, MS(Ortho)	Plot No.911/1, Sec No.2/C, Near GH-2, Gandhinagar.
iii	Dr.Vasant P. Patel, MBBS	Plot No.904/1, Sec No.7/C, Gandhinagar.
iv	Dr.K.V.Mehta, MBBS	Plot No.463/1, Sec No.6/A, Gandhinagar.
v	Dr.Govindlal Ishwarlal Shah, MD(Ped)	Plot No.1030/1, Sec -2, Gandhinagar.
vi	Dr.J.B.Prajapati, M.S.	Plot No.247/1, Sec -7/C, Gandhinagar.
vii	Dr.R.B.Prajapti, MBBS	Plot No.642, Vastunirman Society, Sec No.22, Ta & Dist. Gandhinagar.
viii	Dr.Paresh Panchal, BHMS	Plot No.820/1, Sec 2/C, Ta & Dist. Gandhinagar.

   The employee should opt for maximum two AMAS in terms of G.I., M.H. & F.P., O.M. No. S. 14025/113/79-MS, dated the 28th May. 1982 and C. & A. G.. Cir. No. 445-Audit/ 17/87/III-90 (86), dated the 10th August. 1990 as incorporated in CS (MA) Rules, 1944.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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(Rujender Kumar Shut-ma)

 Assistant Commissioner (Admn)

Source:www.kvsangathan.nic.in

Updated/Final Common Seniority List of PS grade of CSSS for the Select List Year upto 2005 as on 1.7.2010 -reg.

No. 3/1/2012-CS-II(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,
New Delhi-110003,
Dated the 25th May, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: - Updated/Final Common Seniority List of PS grade of CSSS for the Select List Year upto 2005 as on 1.7.2010 -reg.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 20.01.2012 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the cadre units were requested to report any factual inaccuracies to this Department. Common Seniority List of PS grade upto Select List Year 2004 have been updated. Common Seniority List of PS Grade for the Select List Year 2005 has been prepared on the basis of (i) PSs of CSSS appointed against Seniority Quota for the Select List Year 2005 and (ii) PSs of CSSS appointed on the basis of the results of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2005 conducted by the UPSC.

   2. Some of the cadre units have forwarded representations which relate to corrections regarding the date of regular appointment, date of birth and order of seniority in the grade of PS. All the representations have been examined and necessary corrections have been carried out.

   3. Accordingly, Common Seniority List of CSSS for the Select List Year upto 2004 as on 1.7.2010 and final Common Seniority List of PS Grade of CSSS for Select List Year 2005 have been updated/finalized. The CSL may be downloaded from the website of this Department i.e.

www.persmin.nic.in
DoP&T
Central Sectt
Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS)
Common Seniority List
Steno A & B.

   4. It may be noted that the above seniority list has been prepared as on 01.07.2010, therefore the names of the officers who have been promoted as PPS on regular basis vide this Department’ s OM dated 20.03.2012 also figure in the seniority list.

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(Kiran Vasudeva)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Implementation of Recommendations of 6th CPC - Merger of grades - Revised Classification and mode of filling up of non-gazetted posts – Scheme for filling up of vacancies after 31.12.2011.

RB/Estt. No.65/2012

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

No. E(NG)I-2008/PM1/15

New Delhi , Dated 23.05.2012.

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

Sub :- Implementation of Recommendations of 6th CPC - Merger of grades - Revised Classification and mode of filling up of non-gazetted posts – Scheme for filling up of vacancies after 31.12.2011.

   Ref : Board's letters of even no dated 03.09.2009 and 21.11.2011 on the above subject.

   As the Railways are aware that in terms of instructions issued vide this Ministry's letters of even number dated 03.09.2009 and 07.06.2010 on the above subject, scheme for filling up of vacancies as may arise up to 31.08.2009 & 31.12.2011 respectively were circulated to the Railways. Further vide letter of even number dated 21.11.2011, the existing methodology to fill up the promotional vacancies has been extended till 31.12.2012 and vide para 2.1 of the letter ibid, contents reflected in para 2.3 of Board's letter of even number dated 03.09.2009 were deleted.

   2. On a reference from both the Federations, the matter was reconsidered by this Ministry and it has been decided to withdraw the para 2.1 of Board's letter of even number dated 21.11.2011, thereby restoring para 2.3 of Board's letter dated 03.09.2009. It is further advised that the Railways may fill the promotional vacancies as may arise up to 31.12.2012 keeping in view para 2.3 of letter dated 03.09.2009, if not assessed otherwise. Other stipulation made in the letter ibid shall hold good till further orders.

   Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.

   Hindi version will follow.

 
(R.S. Khanna)
Joint Director Estt.(N)
Railway Board

Source:http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202012/Railway%20Board's%20letter%20deleting%20para%202.1%20of%20their%20letter%20dt%203.9.2009.pdf

Guru Pushaya Nakshtra Offer from Delhi Postal Circle: 6.5 % off on Price of Gold.

   Delhi Postal Circle has announced a special discount on purchase of Gold Coins of any denomination in any quantity on the eve of "Guru Pushaya Nakshtra" which falls on 26th May 2012. The gold coins are available through 31 Post Offices in National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. Customers can walk into the nearest identified Post Offices to avail special discount of 6.5%. This discount is valid only for 26th May 2012.

   This offer is available in Post Offices in Delhi identified for the sale of Gold coins. These Gold coins with unique logo of India Post are available in denominations of 0.5 gm, 1 gm, 5 gms, 8 gms, 10 gms, 20 gms, and 50 gms for sale across the counters at all the important Post Offices. These coins are of 24 carat 99.99% purity from Valcambi, under Swiss certification and are available in tamper proof packaging. These Gold Coins have the benefits like internationally recognized certification, low risk of duplication, quality packaging, product standardization and numbering with assayer certification

GPF and SDS Interest Rates Revised for the Financial Year 2012-13.

   Government of India has revised the Interest Rates for the financial year 2012-13 in respect of State PFs (GPF) and Special Deposit Schemes (SDS) for non-government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity funds (SDS), 1975, from 8.6% to 8.8%  with effect from 01.04.2012. The funds concerned are:-
 
1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services).

2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India).

3. The All India Services Provident Fund.

4. The State Railway Provident Fund.

5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).

6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund.

7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.

8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund.

9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.

10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

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Fixation 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.

Most Immediate/Time Bound

No.5/1/2012-CS-II(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel and Training

3rd floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi date 23rd May, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Fixation 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 16th February, 2012 and subsequent reminders dated 9th March, 2012 and 16th April, 2012 requesting all the Ministries/Departments to forward the DPC recommendations of regular & eligible Stenographers Grade ‘D’ belonging to UR category upto Select List 1995 and SC & ST category upto Select List 1999 covered within the range of seniority prescribed for promotion to PA Grade of CSSS against the Select List year- 2010.

   2. It has come to the notice of this Department that some of the officers who are covered within the prescribed Zone of Consideration but have superannuated/voluntarily retired/ resigned/ technically resigned, etc. between the period 1.7.2010 to 30.6.2011 and after 1.7.2011 have not been assessed by the DPC so far who could have otherwise been assessed for Select List year- 2010. Further, this Department has also not received DPC recommendations and other relevant information in respect of some of the officers who are currently serving due to various reasons such as non availability of ACRs etc. A list of names of the officers whose DPC recommendations have not been made available to CS-II is given at Annexure-I.

   3. The concerned Ministries/Departments are requested to place their case before the Departmental Promotion Committee to assess her/his fitness or otherwise for promotion to the PA Grade of CSSS and forward the recommendations of the DPC to this Department along with vigilance clearance latest by 30th May, 2012. Discrepancies in the list and names of any other officer who is eligible/covered for promotion to PA Grade but has been left out may also be brought to notice of this Department along with their DPC recommendations /vigilance clearance.

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(Rajiv Manjhi)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source:http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/rangeseniority.pdf

Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy-Clarification.

No.12011/07/2011-Estt.(AL)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

New Delhi, Dated, 23rd May, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy-Clarification.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Personnel & Training’s O.M.No.12011/03/2008-Estt.(AL) dated 2nd September, 2008 and subsequent clarification No.l2011/08/2010-Estt.(AL) dated 30th December, 2010 on the above subject and to say that this Department has been receiving various references seeking clarification whether fee charged by schools for teaching through audio-visual aids can be reimbursed. It is clarified that fee paid to the school for the use of any aid or appliances by the child is reimbursable.

   Hence, if fee is charged by the school for teaching through audio-visual tools, the same is reimbursable as “fee” mentioned in para 1(e) of the O.M. mentioned above.

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(Vibha G. Mishra)
Director

Source:http://circulars.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/12011_07_2011-Estt-AL-23052012.pdf

AC charges of room/suit of Holiday Homes/Touring Officers Hostels/Guest Houses and reduction in time for submission of application.

No. D-11028/23/82-Regions (Vol. II)
Government of India
Ministry of Urban Development
Directorate of Estates

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated 19th April, 2012.

Office Memorandum

Subject:- AC charges of room/suit of Holiday Homes/Touring Officers Hostels/Guest Houses and reduction in time for submission of application.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to Directorate of Estates O.M. of eyen No. dated 30th January 2012 regarding revision of rates of room charges of Holiday Homes and Touring Officer’s Hostels under the Ministry of Urban Development. It is stated that both types of room i.e. AC and Non AC rooms are available in Holiday Homes and touring Officers Hostels/Guest Houses. Accordingly, it has been decided to levy AC charges (wherever AC facility is available) other than VIP suits @ Rs. 30/- per day per room/suit of holiday homes/touring officers hostels’guest houses in addition to booking charges of room/suit. AC charges to be deposited with the booking charges of room/suit.

   2. It has also been decided to reduce booking time period from the present ninety das to sixty days for submission of application including online system of booking available on the website of Directorate of Estates i.e. www.holidayhomes.nic.in. bccausc of reduction of validity of Bank Draft/Pay Order by RBI. All others terms & conditions of booking will remain the same.

   3. The above changes would come into effect with immediate effect.

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(R.N. Yadav)
Deputy Director of Estates (Policy)

Source:http://estates.nic.in/WriteReadData/dlcirculars/Circulars20119.pdf

Recruitment against Physically Handicapped Quota- Launch of Special Recruitment Drive.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.E(NG)II/2009/RC-2/ 7

New Delhi, dated 22.05.2012.

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

Sub:- Recruitment against Physically Handicapped Quota- Launch of Special Recruitment Drive.

Ref:- Board’s letter No. E(NG)II/2006/RC-2/11 Pt. IV, dt. 1/5/12.

   In continuation with Board’s letter under reference on the above subject, following may be noted :-

   (i) With respect to indents notified by RRBs but not yet finalized, it is stated that since the process of recruitment has already been initiated by RRBs, no further action is required to be taken by the Railways/PUs.

   (ii) With respect to indents diverted from categories where 3 % was to be kept vacant, Railway needs to fill up the backlog vacancies in the original category if they have not yet been diverted and have not so far been notified. Also, if the
backlog vacancies has been diverted to other categories but is yet to be notified, such vacancies need to be filled up in the original category, as exemption has been denied by the M/o Social Justice & Empowerment. This will be similarly applicable for vacancies that have accrued after October, 2008 and indents sent to RRBs; applicable however, only for indents that have not yet been notified. For all diverted indents, whether part of backlog or current vacancies, which have been notified by RRBs in those categories only, no action be taken. In no case should the quantum of reservation exceed the prescribed 3%.

   (iii) In cases where short panel has been/will be received from RRBs, these will be dealt with in terms of stipulation made vide para 16 of DOP&T’s OM No.36035/3/2004-Estt. (Res) dated 29/12/05.

   (iv) As regards relaxed standards for physically handicapped persons, no additional instructions have been specified beyond the stipulations made in para 22 of DOP&T’s OM ibid.

   Please acknowdge receipt.

   (This also disposes of South Central Railway’s letter No. SCR/P. HQ/Rec/126/PHQ/2012, dated 15/5/2012)

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(Harsha Dass)
Jt. Dir. Estt. (N)II
Railway Board.

Source:AIRF

Education Loans for Engineering Students.

   The India Banks’ Association (IBA) had circulated a Model Educational Loan Scheme for implementation to its member banks with broad operational guidelines. Banks may adopt the scheme with discretion to make changes as deemed fit.

   The scheme is for all Indian Nationals who have secured admission to professional/technical courses in India or abroad through an entrance test/merit based selection process.

   As per the scheme, the assessment of the educational loan is based on the employability and earning potential of the student upon completion of the course.

   This information was given by the Minister of State for Finance, Shri Namo Narain Meena in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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Revision of pay and allowances in respect of employees of Public Sector Undertakings, Statutory Corporations/Boards, Autonomous Bodies, Development Authorities, Grant- in- Aid Institutions. Welfare Fund Boards. etc- Instructions–Issued.

GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
Finance (Pay Revision Cell-C) Department

Circular

No.25/12/Fin

Dated , Thiruvanathapuram, 4.5.2012.

Sub:- Revision of pay and allowances in respect of employees of Public Sector Undertakings, Statutory Corporations/Boards, Autonomous Bodies, Development Authorities, Grant- in- Aid Institutions. Welfare Fund Boards. etc- Instructions - Issued

   As per Part II of Rules of Business of Government of Kerala, Finance Department is the authority in respect of pay revision and fixation, and as per rule 37(ii) Part I ibid. Finance Department is responsible for all matters relating to financial procedure and the application of principles of sound finance. It is noticed that many pay revision orders of Public Sector Undertakings, Statutory Corporations / Boards, autonomous bodies. Development Authorities ,Grant- in- Aid Institutions, Welfare Fund Boards, etc have been issued by Administrative Departments overruling the remarks of Finance Department. As a result, often serious anomalies and discrepancies occur in the orders revising the scale of pay which put extra financial burden on the state or public sector undertaking.

   2. It is therefore clarified that in future all pay revision orders in respect of those coming under Universities, High Court, Public Sector Undertakings, Statutory Corporations/Boards including Kerala Water Authority, Kerala State Electricity Board, Autonomous Bodies, National Judicial Pay Commission (NJPC), University Grants Commission (UGC). All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Development Authorities, Grant-in-Aid Institutions, Welfare Fund Boards, SLR/CLR/NMR/Farm Workers, staff associated with projects and schemes launched by the Government and all other grant receiving institutions and those which come under the direct control of the Government, will be issued from Finance
Department with the approval of the Council of Ministers, after examination of the proposal by the Administrative Department concerned.

K. JAYAKUMAR
CHIEF SECRETARY

Source: www.finance.kerala.gov.in

Written Results of Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2011.

    On the basis of the results of the written part of the CAPF (ACs) Examination, 2011 held by UPSC on 9th October 2011, the candidates with the under-mentioned Roll Numbers have qualified for Physical Standards Test / Physical Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests.  The candidature of all the candidates whose Roll Numbers are shown in the list is Provisional, subject to their being found eligible in all respects.  The candidates will be required to produce the original certificates in support of their claims pertaining to age, educational qualifications, community etc. at the time of the Personality Test.  They are, therefore, advised to keep the said prescribed certificates ready.
 
   The Central Industrial Security Force (Nodal Authority nominated by Ministry of Home Affairs) will intimate the candidates about the date, time & venue of the Physical Standards Tests/ Physical Efficiency Tests (PET) & Medical Standards Tests, to be conducted by them.  In case, any candidate does not receive the call letter for Physical Standards Tests/ Physical Efficiency Tests (PET) & Medical Standards Tests (MST) by the 1st week of June, 2012, they may contact the Central Industrial Security Force on Telephone No. 011–24361309 and 011-24307747 or on FAX No.011-24361309.
 
   The candidates who have been declared qualified in the written examination are required to fill up the Detailed Application Form on-line through the Commission’s Website No. http://www.upsc.gov.in.  and get themselves registered.
 
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Payment of EPF.

   Employees of a liquidated company can file their claim for provident fund, duly attested by any of the following authorized persons:

    Member of Parliament;

    Member of Legislative Assembly;

    Magistrate;

    A Gazetted Officer;

    Sarpanch of the Village;

    Manager of the Bank in which the Bank Account of the claimant is maintained; and

    Notary Public, etc.

   As per the provisions contained in the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952, claims of a member, completed in all respect, is to be settled within 30 days of its receipt in the office Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

   This information was given by the Union Labour & Employment Minister Shri Mallikarjun Kharge in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.

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Resettlement of Ex-Servicemen.

Some allegations regarding running of resettlement schemes for Ex-servicemen by the officials of the Directorate General of Resettlement have been made by some individuals / agencies. The allegations are regarding availing of multiple benefits by some ESM in connivance with the officials of DGR.

These allegations were investigated by an In-house Enquiry Committee which submitted its report. The matter has been handed over to Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for a detailed investigation against the officials mentioned in the report of the In-house enquiry committee. However, to ensure more transparency in the functioning of the DGR`s organization, necessary instructions have been issued.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr MM Pallam Raju in a written reply to Shri Hamdullah Sayeed in Lok Sabha today.

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Recruitment under Liberalized Active Retirement Scheme for Guaranteed Employment for Safety Staff (LARSGESS) for the retirement/recruitment cycle of July - December 2011 — Clarification reg.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(P&A)I-2010/RT-2

New Delhi, dated 17.05.2012.

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways.

Sub:- Recruitment under Liberalized Active Retirement Scheme for Guaranteed Employment for Safety Staff (LARSGESS) for the retirement/recruitment cycle of July - December 2011 — Clarification reg.

Ref: Board’s letters of even number dated 03.01.2012 and 14.02.2012.

   References have been received from some Zonal Railways and employees’ Federations seeking clarification on procedure to be followed in cases where PET had been completed or was under process for the retirement/recruitmt cycle of July - December 2011. Board has considered the issue and in order to streamline the procedure in regard to retirement/recruitment cycle of July - December 2011 under LARSGESS has taken the following decisions:-

   i. Those Railways who have declared results whether based on PET or without considering result of PET, should treat the result as final.

   ii. Those Railways who have conducted PET but are yet to publish the panel, should finalize the panel based on the PET result.

   iii. Those who have not yet held PET or have only scheduled PET, should cancel the PET and declare the result based on written examination only.

   iv. Those candidates who have failed PET and are declared/to be declared as failed, may be given another chance in January-June 2012 cycle where PET has already been dispensed with. However, such, relaxation in eligibility, if any, will be given by Board.

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(Gurpreet Singh)
Deputy Director Estt.(P&A) I,
Railway Board

Source:NFIR

Recognition of Mascot Hospital & Research Centre, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) for treatment of Central Government employees under CS(MA) Rules, 1944.

No. S. 14021/17/2011-MS
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi
Dated 8th May, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Recognition of Mascot Hospital & Research Centre, 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 Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for recognition of Mascot Hospital & Research Centre, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) for treatment of Central Government Employees and their family members under CS(MA) Rules, 1944.

   2. In view of the hardship faced by CS(MA) beneficiaries for their own treatment and the treatment of their family members at Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), the matter has been examined in the Ministry and it has been decided to empanel Mascot Hospital & Research Centre, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) under Central Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 1944.

   3. The Schedule of charges for the treatment of Central Government Employees and the members of their family under the CS(MA) Rules, 1944, will be the rates fixed for CGHS, Jabalpur. The approved rates are available on the website of CGHS (www.mohfw.nic.inl/cghs.html) and may be downloaded/printed.

   4. The undersigned is further directed to clarify as under:-

   (a) “Package Rate” shall mean and include lump sum cost of in-patient treatment//day care/diagnostic procedure for which a CS(MA) beneficiary has been permitted by the competent authority or for treatment under emergency from the time of admission to the time of discharge, including (but not limited to)-(i) Registration charges, (ii) Admission charges, (iii) Accommodation charges

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New Health Insurance Scheme for Government Employees under Consideration.

   There is a proposal for introduction of a health insurance scheme for the central government employees and pensioners on pan-India basis, with special focus on pensioners living in non-CGHS areas. The proposal is to make this scheme voluntary cum contributory for serving employees & pensioners.  However, it is proposed to be made compulsory for the new entrants in Government service.
 
    The salient features of the proposed Health Insurance Scheme are as under;
 
·                     Optional for serving Central Government employees and pensioners including future pensioners,
·                     Compulsory for new recruits,
·                     Covers all the members of family as per CGHS norms,
·                     Sum insured – Rs. 5 lakh per year on a family floater basis,
·                     Corporate buffer of Rs 25 Crore to take care of cases exceeding Rs. 5 lakh,
·                     All pre existing diseases covered from the day one,
·                     Pre and post hospitalisation benefits available,
·                     Domiciliary Hospitalisation benefit,
·                     Maternity benefit upto two living children,
·                     OPD not covered however OPD consultations will be free,
·                     Payment of FMA for meeting OPD needs,
·                     Cashless treatment facility,
·                     Govt. to subsidise significantly the payment of premium,
·                     Employees / pensioners to contribute 20 to 30 percent of the premium,
·                     Identification of beneficiaries through a Smart Card.
 
 
 
   The proposed scheme will be an alternative to the CGHS and it will provide an option to the serving employees and pensioners to choose a scheme as per his/her convenience.
 
   The Scheme will have special focus on the pensioners living in non-CGHS areas who are getting Fixed Medical Allowance at the rate of Rs.300/- only per month to take care of their medical needs and have been demanding extension of CGHS or CS (MA) Rules to cover their OPD and Inpatient medical needs which is not feasible due to resource constraints.  The Health Insurance Scheme seems to be a viable alternative.  It will have additional implications, due to coverage of pensioners living in non-CGHS areas and not covered under any Government Scheme.
 
   The proposal for inclusion of the Health Insurance Scheme for the Central Government employees and pensioners in the 12th Plan has been moved by the Ministry for consideration of the Steering Committee on Health in the Planning Commission. On receipt of approval of Planning Commission, the proposal would be placed before the Expenditure Finance Committee and finally before the Cabinet for approval of the scheme. No strict time frame can be given in this regard.
 
   This information was given by the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad in reply to a Starred question in Lok Sabha today.
 
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New Pension Schemes

   The Government has implemented the New Pension System (NPS) for Government employees who join Central Government (except armed forces) on or after 1st January, 2004.

   The NPS and the old defined benefit (DB) pension system are two different pension systems. Therefore, there can not be any comparison between the two in so far as the benefits to employees are concerned. The Pension benefits under the DB system are defined, however, under NPS the amount of pension would depend on the investment returns, the accumulation upto the age of retirement and level of annuitisation and type of annuity chosen.

   Some representations of Employees’ Associations have been received by the Government. The major reasons for its opposition by the Employees’ Associations are minimum pension, safety and returns on investment. Many measures have been taken to protect the interests of the NPS subscribers, like prescribing a flexible investment pattern, establishing a regulator in the form of the Interim Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority and creating the modern institutional architecture of NPS, which is low cost.

  There is no proposal from the Government to reconsider the NPS.

   This information was given by the Minister of State for Finance, Shri Namo Narain Meena in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.

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