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.

More Railway Orders Click here..

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:-

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

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch

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

CORRIGENDUM

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

New Pension Scheme for Workers without benefit of Formal Pension.

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

Saving Scheme in Post Offices.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proof of Identity during Train Journey.

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

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

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

Service Charge on Booking of E-Tickets.

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

CBSE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR SINGLE GIRL CHILDREN.

1. Objective

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

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

2. Allocation of scholarship

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

Issue of Inj. CABAZITAXEL for CGHS BENEFICIARIES.

Latest CGHS NEWS

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

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

Date: 03-09-2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Issue of Inj. CABAZITAXEL for CGHS BENEFICIARIES.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sir/Madam

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

Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance(Regulations) Department

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

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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

Revision of Minimum Wages for Labourers.

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

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

Latest DOPT ORDER 2012

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

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

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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

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

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

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

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

Most Urgent
31st August, 2012

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

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

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

Restructuring of DRDO.

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

The following recommendations have been Implemented:-

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

Cadre Review in MES.

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

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

Deprived Section of Ex-Servicemen.

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

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

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

More Pension Orders

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

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

OFFICE MEMEORANDUM

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

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

Latest DOPT ORDER 2012

Most Immediate
Reminder

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

3rd floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi date 30th August, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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

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

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

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

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

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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

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

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

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

Dated Shimla-171002 17-08-2012.

Office Memorandum.

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

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

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

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

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

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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

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

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

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

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

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

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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

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

Empanneled Aditya Medical Park under WBHS.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch

Notification

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

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