Funds for Unani under CGHS.

   Like other systems of medicine practiced under CGHS, Unani division has also a set and transparent system of procurement of medicines. Procurement of Unani medicines is done from three Sources:-

   1. IMPCL: for bulk purchase of 94 Unani Medicines. IMPCL is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) which supplies medicines at the rates fixed by the Office of Chief Advisor Cost, Department of Expenditure, and Ministry of Finance. There is no requirement of tendering to procure medicines from M/s IMPCL.
 
   2. From Private Manufacturers: through open tendering-both for Generic & branded items.
 
   3. Authorized Local Chemist (ALC):  medicines which are not available in the dispensary or store are procured through Authorized Local Chemist. Local Purchase system is a stop gap method for daily need. Authorized Local Chemist is appointed after following the due codal provisions.

Grievances Related to Family Pension.

   As on 23.08.2013, no grievance relating to non-payment of arrears of family pension which are registered in System in pending at CPAO level.

   As per information available with the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), during the period from 25.03.2011 to 22.08.2013, 541 numbers of grievances relating to family pension were registered with CPAO. Out of these, 200 numbers of grievances were registered during the current year 2013.

Dopt Order: Risk Allowance to Central Government employees – clarification reg.

No.21012/01/2010-Estt. (Allowance)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension
Department of Personnel & Training

Block No.IV, Old JNU Campus,
New Delhi, 26th August, 2013.

Office Memorandum

Subject: Risk Allowance to Central Government employees – clarification reg.

   Reference in invited to this Department’s O.M. No.21012/01/2008-Estt. (Allowance) dated 18th June, 2012 wherein the grant of Risk Allowance was extended at the then existing rates beyond 30.06.2012 and upto 31.12.2012. Subsequently, vide this Department’s O.M. No.21012/01/2010-Estt. (Allowance) dated October 18, 2012 the rates of Risk Allowance were revised with effect from 1st September, 2008, implying that grant of Risk Allowance would be at revised rates w.e.f. 1st September, 2008 onwards. Hence, there is no need for issuing separate instructions continuing payment of Risk Allowance beyond 31.12.2012.