Issue of Uniforms/Liveries to MTS directly recruited through Staff Selection Commission post 6th CPC.

Controller General of Defence Accounts

Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Canit-110010

No. AN/XIV/14162/6th CPC/ Vol-V

Dated : 23.01.2014

To
All PCsDA/CsDA
All CFAs/PC of Fys) Kolkata

CIRCULAR

Subject: Issue of Uniforms/Liveries to MTS directly recruited through Staff Selection Commission post 6th CPC.

The matter regarding issue of Uniforms and liveries to MTS recruited posts 6th CPC through Staff Selection Commission was referred to Ministry for clarification.

2. DoP&T has since confirmed that Uniforms/Liveries and washing allowance to newly recruited MTS , post 6th CPC may be allowed as is being admitted to erstwhile Group ‘D’ posts of peon, daftary, jamadar, Junior Gestetner Operator, Farash, Chowkidar, Safaiwala, Mali etc. which have been designated as MTS in Group ‘C’ post 6th CPC.

Further , it should be ensured that the Uniforms/Liveries are being admitted to those expected to wear respective uniforms while on duty.

3. This is for your information, guidance and necessary action please.

Sd/-

(Upendra Kumar)

For CGDA

Source:http://www.cgda.nic.in/adm/uniforms_mts_230114.pdf

24th meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) to be held on 5th Febraury

F. No. 42/2/2014-P&PW(G)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,

Khan Market, New Delhi- 110003

Date:- 23rd January, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : 24th meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MOS (PP) to be held on 5th February, 2014 at 4.00 PM in Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi – Reg

- Venue & Time of 24th SCOVA meeting.
- Comments on Fresh Agenda Items
- Confirmation of the participation

The undersigned is directed to say that the 24th meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies(SCOVA) under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MOS (PP) will be held on Wednesday, the 5th February, 2014 at 4.00 PM in:-

Committee Room-A,

Ground Floor, Vigyan Bhawan Annexe,

Maulana Azad Road,

New Delhi 110011

2. It is to say that the Five agenda items for discussion in the 24th Meeting of SCOVA is enclosed herewith. The concerned Ministries/Departments are. therefore. requested to kindly furnish comments on the enclosed agenda items for 24th meeting of SCOVA latest by 28th January, 2014 to the undersigned through Fax / Email (Fax No. / E-mail Address given below) and also in hard copy.

3. It is also requested that the name and telephone number of the official, not below the rank of Joint secretary/Director, nominated to attend the above meeting may kindly be sent to this Department early for further interaction relating to 24th SCOVA meeting.

Sd/-

(Sujasha Choudhury)

Dy. Secretary (P)

1. Smt Suman Bala, Chief Controller (Pension), Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), Trikoot – II, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi.

2. Shri Rajiv Kishore, Exe. Dir (ERP), Ministry of Railways, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi.

3. Shri V. P. Singh, Dy. Secretary, Room No. 308-D, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.

4. Shri S.C.Sharma, DDG (C & A), Department of Telecom, Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

5. Shri Vivek Ashish(US), Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, North Block, New Delhi.

6. Shri Vijay Kumar Singh, Director (Administration), Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, North Block, New Delhi.

7. Shri Anil Kumar DDG(Estt), Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi.

8. Shri Rajnish Kumar, DDG(PAF) Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi

9. Shri Ashok Kumar, Dy. Secretary(JCA), Dept of Personnel & Taining, North Block, New Delhi.

10. Shri. S.S.Singh, DDG(PG), Deptt. of Telecommunication, Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

11. Shri Surya Prakash,Director(CP),Mjo Defence, , B-Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi.

12. Shri Shahbaz Ali, DDG(TPF & AjCs), Department of Telecom, Sanchar Bhavan, 20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

13. Shri Ajay Mishra, (Jt CGDA), Office of CGDA, Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi.

14. Dr. B.C.Mahapatra, ADDG (HQ), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.

15. Shri S.C.Das, Deputy Secretary, Dept of Financial Services, Jeevan Deep Building,Sansad Marg, New Delhi.

16. Smt. Shilpi Aggarwal, Director (Fin) CCA, Ministry of Railways, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi.

17. Shri Dilip Kumar, Controller of Accounts, CPAO, Trikoot-II, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi.

18. Shri Sumant Narain, Deputy Secretary, IFD, Ministry of Home Affairs, North Block.

19. Smt. Mamta Kundra Joint Secretary(E), DoPT, North Block, New Delhi.

20. Shri R.K.Karma (Jt. CGDA), Office of CGDA, Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt., New Delhi.

21. Shri Harbans Singh (OSD), Ministry of Defence, South Block, New Delhi

22. Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi.

23. Ms. Malathi Narayanan, Under Secretary, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, Sena Bhawan,B- Wing, New Delhi.

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

(Department of Pension &. Pensioners Welfare)

AGENDA ITEMS FOR 24TH MEETING OF STANDING COMMITTEE OF VOLUNTARY AGENCIES(SCOVA) TO BE HELD ON 5TH FEBRUARY, 2014 AT VIGYAN BHAWAN ANNEXE, NEW DELHI

                           AGENDA ITEMS

1. Health Insurance Scheme for pensioners including those residing at non-CGHS areas.

The present position regarding the introduction of Health Insurance Scheme for pensioners may be indicated.

2. Dedicated day for pensioners:

In line with DOP&PW (Reference No. 5/40/2012-P&PW(C) dtd 31.12.2012): Ministry of Railways which has more than 12,18,000 Pensioners/Family pensioners should create similar facility for Pensioners/family pensioners at Rly. Board, Zonal Hqs & Divisional level. Similar facility may be provided in Ministry of Defence, Posts, Telecom etc.

3. Special Family Pension for the Widows of Disabled War Veterans

A war disabled soldier, on being invalided out of service, receives war injury pension comprising war injury /disability element and service element. On his demise, war injury /disability element of the pension gets extinguished and his widow’s family pension is fixed on the basis of service element only, resulting in a sharp reduction in the pension amount. The case for basing the family pension entitlement of the widow a disabled war veteran on his last drawn pension inclusive of war injury /disability element is well merited as follows -

(A) Most war disabled ex-servicemen invalided out of service, are forced to leave service at a very young age, often with less than 5 years of service, and in very junior ranks without achieving their full potential. Service Element of their War Injury Pension is accordingly fixed very low. Combining war injury element with service element enhances the total pension to a reasonable amount.

(B) As the career of a disabled ex-serviceman is curtailed while fighting for the nation in adverse circumstances, it is imperative that after his demise, the family does not suffer financially. This can be assured to some extent by not excluding the war injury element for the purpose of computing family pension entitlement of the widow.

(C) The proposal was initiated well over 2 years ago and is currently under examination by Deptt of Ex-servicemen Welfare. However, the movement is very slow. As the issue equally concerns para-military forces under MHA, it may be piloted by DoPPW.

(D) The number of invalided out disabled war veterans is small and the benefit would accrue to the widow only after a veteran’s demise~ the financial implications therefore would be limited. The morale-boosting impact on the armed forces and para-military forces, however, would be huge.

4. Reimbursement of medical expenses to CGHS beneficiaries:-

As per instructions contained in O.M.No.S-ll030/6/2001-CGHS(P) dated 5.11.2001 issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi the reimbursement of expenditure incurred on treatment availed from AIIMS will be made as per rates of AIIMS and as per entitlement of the beneficiary. However, in Chandigarh whenever a CGHS member gets treatment from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research the reimbursement of medical expenses incurred on such treatment is restricted to limits prescribed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare from time to time and the patient is left to bear the difference from his pocket, which in some cases is much more than the amount actually reimbursed to the beneficiary. Both the above Institutions are run entirely on the same pattern and with the full budgetary support provided by the Govt. of India. Rates to be charged from the patients from time to time are also approved by the Govt. of India. Once a patient is referred for specialized treatment to the PGIMER by the CMO I/C Wellness Center the patient should be normally reimbursed full charges as paid to the PGIMER as per entitlement of the beneficiary. As the CGHS beneficiaries are left to bear the huge amount from their own pocket there is great resentment amongst the retirees. It is also not understood as to why CGHS beneficiaries of Delhi and Chandigarh are treated differently by the Govt. of India.

It is requested that in view of the position explained above the Govt. of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi may kindly reconsider the above anomaly and issue necessary instructions so that the beneficiaries at Chandigarh are not left to suffer any more on this account.

5. Grant of T.A. to Non-official Members attending the SCOVA meetings- Permission to perform journey by AIR and grant of actual expenses, when the journey performed is above 1,000 km.

Generally, all the Non-official Members representing Pensioners’ Associations who attend the SCOVA meetings are in their advanced age and are not in robust health to withstand the strains associated with journeys performed by Road and Rail especially, when such journeys extend beyond 24 hours and the distance travelled is above 1,000 km. The plight of those members who are suffering from old age ailments needs no explanation. Journey performed by Air, even from a place in the southern most part of the country may not take more than 3 hours to reach the Capital city of New Delhi where SCOVA meetings are held. Further, journey by Air is not as tedious as the journey by Rail and therefore it is preferable.

Supplementary Rule 190(b) states that “A Competent Authority may, in its discretion; grant to the person concerned his actual travelling, hotel and carriage expenses instead of travelling allowance under that clause, if it considers that such allowance would be inadequate.” Further, as per the provisions contained in G.L, M.F., a.M. No.F.19024/7/82-E dated the 8th October, 1982 incorporated in Appendix 2 of F.R.& S.R. Part II (T.A.Rules) performing journey by train by the non-officials is compulsory only when the distance travelled is up to 500 km and the journey could be performed by overnight. “

Non-official Members who attend SCaVA Meetings as representatives of Pensioners’ Associations functioning in the Southern part of the Country have to travel above 2,000 km to reach New Delhi and the hours of journey, if performed by train, is also more than 40 hours. Similarly, the Members from places in Western and some places in the Eastern part of the Country have to travel for a distance of above 1000 km and the period of journey, if performed by train, will be more than 24 hours. In view of the provisions under T.A. Rules stated in the preceding paragraph, it is requested that the case of non-official members travelling above1,000 km to attend SCOVA meetings may be considered sympathetically and as a special case, grant them actual travelling expenses incurred by them when they perform the journey by Air, without limiting their claim to the train fare by entitled class, which would go a long way in helping the Pensioners’ Associations, since the Associations have to meet extra expenditure, if the T.A. claim of their representatives is restricted to the Train fare.

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/SCOVA_230114.pdf

Review of guidelines for allotment of General Pool Residential Accommodation to the employees of State/Union Territory Governments posted in Delhi.

No.12016/1/2004-Pol. II

Government of India

Ministry of Urban Development

Directorate of Estates

Nirman Bhavan,

New Delhi— 110 108.

Dated the 15th January, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Review of guidelines for allotment of General Pool Residential Accommodation to the employees of State/Union Territory Governments posted in Delhi.

The guidelines for allotment of General Pool Residential Accommodation to the employees of State/Union Territory Governments posted in Delhi have been issued vide this Directorate OM of even number dated 23.5.2013.

2. The matter has been reviewed by the competent authority and it has now been decided that the allotment of general pool residential accommodation shall be made to the officers/employees of State/Union Territory Governments posted or whose presence is required in Delhi, other than in the offices of the Resident Commissioners of State/Union Territory Governments in Delhi, within the prescribed units of residential accommodation to State/Union Territory Governments on the recommendation of the Resident Commissioners of respective State/Union Territory Governments in Delhi.

Sd/-

(J.P.Rath)

Deputy Director of Estates

Source:http://estates.nic.in/WriteReadData/dlcirculars/Circulars20304.pdf

RRB invites application for Recruitment of Asstt. Loco Pilot & Technician Categories in Railways.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARDS

CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE No.01/2014

Assistant Loco Pilot & Technician Categories

Date of publication :18.01.2014 Date &Time of Closing: 17.02.2014 up to 17.30 Hrs.

Date of Written Examination: 15.06.2014(Refer to para 16)

Applications are invited in prescribed format on 44 size bond paper of 80 GSM using one side only from eligible Indian Nationals for the following posts of ALP & TECHNICIANS. Applications complete in all respects should be sent by Ordinary Post to the Railway Recruitment Boards concerned as mentioned in para 15 of this notification, so as to reach on or before 17.02.2014 up to 17.30 Hrs. Applications can also be dropped in the box kept at the premises of RRB offices

concerned, till the closing date and time. For candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti districts and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands and for candidates residing abroad, the closing date for receipt of applications by Ordinary Post will be 04.03.2014 up to 17.30 Hrs.

Candidates Please Note: 1) Common Written Examination for ALP & Technician Categories will be held on the same day by all participating RRBs. 2) In addition to English, Hindi and Urdu, choice of Local Languages for each RRB is indicated at Para 15. 3) No examination fee for SC/ST/Ex. Servicemen/Women/Minorities/ Persons with Disability/ Economically backward candidates having annual family income less than Rs. 50,000/-. (Refer para 3)4) Their candidature is provisional at all stages of recruitment and is liable to be cancelled at any stage in case it is found that they are not fulfilling the prescribed eligibility conditions. The onus for proving that the candidate fulfills the eligibility conditions will solely lie with the candidate himself/herself.

(1) Scale of Pay with GP: For ALP and all other Technician Gr.III Categories - Rs.5,200 - 20,200 (GP Rs.1,900).

(2)Age (as on 01.07.2014): 18-30 years (please refer para 2 forage relaxations). 

(3) Exam Fee (for Male UR/OBC candidates only): For ALP and all other Technician Gr.III Categories -Rs.40/-

 More Detail click here.....

Allotment of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) and General Pool Office Accommodation to Kendirya Bhandar

No. 12035/2/94-Pol.II(Vol.IV)

Government of India

Ministry of Urban Development

Directorate of Estates

Policy-II Section

Nirman Bhavan,

New Delhi — 110 108.

Dated the 15th January, 2014

OFFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Allotment of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) and General Pool Office Accommodation to Kendirya Bhandar [Central Government Employees Consumer Cooperative Society Limited].

In continuation of this Directorate O.M.No. 12035/2/94-Pol.II dated 10.11.2005, O.M.No.12035/2/94-Pol.II(Pt.) dated 27.5.2013 and O.M. of even number dated 11.10.2013, the undersigned is directed to say that the subject matter has been reviewed by the competent authority and it has now been decided to allow the Kendirya Bhandar [Central Government Employees Consumer Cooperative Society Limited] retention of the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) and General Pool Office Accommodation (GPOA) occupied by it for a further period of six months from 20.12.2013 on existing terms and conditions. In the interregnum, the Department of Personnel and Training may, after consultation with all Ministries/Departments concerned, bring an alternate proposal for consideration of the Cabinet Committee on Accommodation for providing accommodation/built-up space for office and retail stores to Kendriya Bhandar.

2. All concerned are, therefore, requested to take further necessary action in the matter accordingly.

Sd/-
(J.P. Rath)
Deputy Director of Estates

Source:http://estates.nic.in/WriteReadData/dlcirculars/Circulars20302.pdf

Determination of date of increment after expiry of duration or penalties of withholding of increments/reduction to lower stage imposed for less than a year regarding.

RBE No. 09/2014

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(D&A) 2008 RG6-36

New Delhi, 15-01-2014

The General Manager(P)
All Indian Railways and
Production Units etc.
(As per standard list).

Sub: Determination of date of increment after expiry of duration or penalties of withholding of increments/reduction to lower stage imposed for less than a year regarding.

Ministry of Railways have received a few references regarding certain penalties of rule 6 of Railway Servants (Discipline And Appeal) Rules, 1968 which are having pay element imposed for less than a year. In one case, the penalty of withholding of increments was imposed on 24.3.2008 for a period of six months with cumuiative effect and in the other case the penalty of reduction to lower stage was imposed on 9.2.2009 for a period of six months with non-cumulative effect.

2. The question of date of release of increment in the above cases on expiry of the penalty, in the context of fixing of 1st July as the date of increment uniformally for all Government servants following VIth CPC, has been examined in consultation with the Department of Personnel & Training. It is advised that fixing of 1st July as the date of increment for all Government servants under the Revised Pay Rules following the acceptance of the recommendation of the VIth CPC, is relevant only in respect of Annual increment. This provision is not applicable where the increment is withheld as a measure of penalty. In cases where the increment is withheld as a penalty for a specified period restoration of the withheld increment would be at the end of the currency of the penalty and not postponed to the next 1st July. The person concerned may even be entitled to the next increment on the 1st July following the expiry of the currency of the penalty, (notwithstanding the fact that the penalty imposed on him was having postponing effect on his future increments), if he has net qualifying service of six months prior to the relevant 1st July.

3. Likewise, where tne penalty of reduction to lower stage was imposed, the pay will be restored immediately on expiry of the currency of the penalty. In so far as release of next increment is concerned, the same may also be allowed immediately on restoration if the person concerned has rendered net qualifying service of six months on the 1st July preceding the date of the expiry of the currency of the penalty.

4. Please acknowledge receipt.

Sd/-

(Harish Chander)

Dy. Director Estt. (D&A)

Railway Board

Source: NFIR

Comprehensive review of instructions pertaining to vigilance clearance for promotion - clarifications - regarding

No.22034/4/2012-Estt (D-II) 

Government of India 

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions 

(Department of Personnel and Training) 

North Block, New Delhi 

Dated the 23rd January, 2014 

OFFICE MEMORANDUM 

Subject : Comprehensive review of instructions pertaining to vigilance clearance for promotion - clarifications - regarding 

The undersigned is directed to refer to the Department of Personnel & Training O.M. of even number dated 2.11.2012 on 'Comprehensive review of instructions pertaining to vigilance clearance for promotion', wherein, inter alia, it has been laid down in Para 9, as under: 

 "For the purpose of vigilance clearance for Review DPC, instructions exist in O.M. No.22011/2/99-Estt(A) dated 21.11.2002 that review DPC will take into consideration the circumstances obtaining at the time of original DPC and any subsequent situation arising thereafter will not stand in the way of vigilance clearance for review DPC. However, before the officer is actually promoted it needs to be ensured that he/she is clear from vigilance angle and the provision of para 7 of O.M. No.22011/4/91- Estt.(A) dated 14.09.1992 are not attracted". 

2. This Department has been receiving references seeking clarification on grant of promotion in case of review DPC with regard to the official who is clear from vigilance angle on the date of promotion of the junior in the original DPC but subsequently attracts the provisions contained in para 2 of DoPT OM dated 14.09.92. 

3. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Department of Legal Affairs and it is further clarified that, in the case of a review DPC, where a junior has been promoted on the recommendations of the original DPC, the official would be considered for promotion if he/she is clear from vigilance angle on the date of promotion of the junior, even if the provisions of para 2 of DoPT OM dated 14.9.92 get attracted on the date the actual promotion is considered, as provided in DoPT O.M. No.22011/2/99-Estt (A) dated 21.11.2002. 

4. In cases, where the junior is not promoted, it is to be ensured that the provisions of para 7 of OM dated 14.9.1992 are not attracted on the date the official is being actually promoted. 

Sd/-

(Arunoday Goswami) 

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India 

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/22034_4_2012-Estt.D-II-23012014.pdf

Indentification of Scientific and Technical posts in terms of DoPT’s O.M. No. 9/2/73-Estt (Res), dated 23.6.1975.

No.36012/35/2013-Estt. (Res.)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, North Block,

Dated the 21st January, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: - Indentification of Scientific and Technical posts in terms of DoPT’s O.M. No. 9/2/73-Estt (Res), dated 23.6.1975.

The undersigned is directed to invite a reference to this Department’s O.M No. 9/2/73-Estt(SCT), dated 23rd June, 1975 wherein it has been stated that scientific and technical posts required for conducting research or for organizing, guiding and directing research which satisfy the conditions laid down therein, can be exempted from the purview of the orders relating to reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

2. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in its judgment date 18.7.2013 in Civil Appeal No. 4500/2002[Faculty Association of AIIMS Vs UOI & Ors] impressed upon the Central and State Governments to take appropriate steps in accordance with the views expressed in Indra Sawhney’s case wherein it was observed that there were certain services and posts where either on account of the nature of duties attached to them or the level in the hierarchy at which they stood, mental one counts and in such situations, it cannot be advised to provide for reservation.

3. In this connection, attention is invited to para 2 of this Department’s O.M No. 9/2/73-Estt(SCT), dated 23.6.1975 (copy enclosed) in which Ministries/Departments were asked to review the list of scientific and technical posts under their control which are at present exempt from the purview of the orders relating to reservations for Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes. Keeping in view of the aforesaid judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, it has been decided to identify all such Scientific & Technical posts in each Ministry/Department.

4. All the Ministries/Departments are requested to identify scientific and technical posts under them and intimate this Department about such posts which have been exempted from the purview of reservation. The information may be furnished to this Department by 15th February 2014.

Sd/-

(Sandeep Mukherjee)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02adm/36012_35_2013-Estt.Res.-21012014.pdf

Remittance of NPS funds solely through electronic mode (NEFT/RTGS) from 01st April 2014

PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

PFRDA/2014/01/CSG/1

Date: 09th January 2014

To,
All Central Government Ministries & State Governments

Dear Sir/Madam,

Remittance of NPS funds solely through electronic mode (NEFT/RTGS) from 01st April 2014

1. The Circulars no. PFRDA/2013/10/CRTB/1 dated 30th April 2013 and PFRDA/2013/12/CRTB/2 dated 31″ May 2013 may be referred.

2. It has been observed that the following problems are presently being faced on account of remittance of NPS contribution funds through physical instruments:

a.) Higher percentage of rejection of contributions/ funds return

b.) Delays due to cheque clearing activity

c.) incidences of cheque rejection due to financial/ technical reasons.

3. All the aforementioned issues affect the timely investments of the subscribers thus adversely impacting their pension corpus accumulation. To obviate the aforesaid concerns, and in compliance of CVC instructions issued vide Office Order No. 20/4/04 File No. 98/ORD/1 dated 06-04-2004 PFRDA has decided to discontinue the remittance of NPS contribution funds through physical instruments and to accept remittance solely through electronic mode from 01st April 2014.

 

4. Accordingly from 01st April 2014 onwards, all the nodal offices remitting NPS contributions have to mandatorily remit NPS Contributions through electronic mode i.e. NEFT/ RTGS only.

5. The overall procedure for remittance of funds to Axis Bank (Trustee Bank), matching & booking of SubscriberContribution Files (SCFs) and the receipt of funds from it shall remain unchanged.

6. This circular may be sent to all the nodal offices under your jurisdiction for necessary action/ compliance.

7. The contact details of NPS Cell at Axis Bank is as follows:

First Level of Contact:

S No.	Contact Person	Designation	Phone No.
1	Mr Abhishek Gautam	Senior Manager	022-24253678
2	Mr Dakshesh Barbhaya	Senior Manager	022 24253639
3	Mr Yash Mayekar	Senior Manager	022 24253628

Second Level of Contact:

S No.	Contact Person	Designation	Phone No.
1	Mr Debraj Saha	Assistant Vice President	011 43506532
2	Mr Piyush K Singh	Deputy Vice President	022 24253680

The Circular has also been placed on PFRDA website at http://www.pfrda.org.in

Yours faithfully,

sd/-

(Ashish Kumar)

General Manager

Source: https://www.npscra.nsdl.co.in/download/Remittance-Update.pdf

kvs orders 2014-Compensatory Leave to the teaching staff of KVs

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN

18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg

New Delhi 110 016

F.No. 11029/59/2013-KVS(HQ)/JC(Acad)50-1230

13/15th January, 2014

OFFICE ORDER

In reiteration of the Office Order No. 1-3/2002-KVS(Acad) dated 2nd April, 2003, the Compensatory Leave to the teaching staff of the Vidyalayas for attending Vidyalayas on Second Saturday, Sunday & Holidays and during breaks if the period is less than 10 days, may be regulated as follows :

(1) Half day’s compensatory leave may be granted for taking extra classes for a minimum of two and upto four hours in a day.

(ii) Full day’s compensatory leave may be granted for taking extra classes for more than four hours in a day.

(iii) Whenever teachers are required for escort and training duties etc. on second Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays and breaks, normally they are required to stay for a considerable time and as such may be permitted full day’s Compensatory Leave in lieu of attending duties on each day provided they are not paid TA/DA for such duties.

(iv) Normally Compensatory Leave may be granted to the teaching staff within one month of it’s becoming due. However, in exceptional circumstances, where grant of Compensatory leave to all the staff within a month may cause serious dislocation of work, the Compensatory Leave may be permitted to be availed subsequently. Further, there will be no limit upto which the Compensatory Leave may be allowed to be availed of at a time. It may be noted that “No Leave Encashment” is payable for unavailed compensatory leave at the time of superannuation, resignation or death.

Sd/-

(Dr.V.Vijayalakshmi)

Joint commissioner(Acad)

Source-http://kvsangathan.nic.in/CircularsDocs/cir-acad-15-01-14.pdf

List of Super Speciality Hospitals in Coimbatore, Chennai and other Tamilnadu regions...

For super speciality treatment such as open heart surgery, neuro surgery, bone marrow transplant, kidney transplant or specialised investigations like CAT scan, MRI angiography etc. referral arrangements are available with the reputed hospitals of the country. The total cost of such treatment, diagnostic facilities or surgical intervention is borne by the ESI Scheme.

Medical Benefit Super specialty treatment 

List of hospitals in Coimbatore, Chennai and other Tamilnadu regions where ESI Beneficiaries can avail Super speciality treatment

Hospitals in Coimbatore

1. Lalitha Hospital, Cross Cut Road, Coimbatore
2. The Eye Foundation, RS Puram,Coimbatore
3. Sheela Clinic, East Power House Road, Coimbatore
4. Kongunadu Hospital Private Ltd, Tatabad, Coimbatore
5. KG Hospital, Coimbatore
6. PSG Hospital, Coimbatore
7. Kovai Medical Centre and Hospital, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore
8. Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, Coimbatore
9.  KTVR Group hospitals, Coimbatore

Other Hospitals in Tamilnadu Region

1. Appollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai
2. Mahatma Eye Hospital, Thiruchirapalli
3. Miot Hospital, Manapakkam, Chennai
4. Prem's Eye Clinic, Bazaar Road,Saidapet, Chennai-15
5. Sugam Hospital, T.H.Road, Chennai-19
6. AG Eye Hospital, Puthur, Trichy
7. Harvey Health Care Limited, TTK Road, Chennai
8. Bejan Singh Eye Hospital, Nagercoil
9. The Institute of Orthopaedic Research and Accident Surgery, Madurai
10. Dr. J. Mathias Hospital, Nagercoil
11. Sooriya Hospital, Chennai.
12. Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospitals Ltd., Cathedral Road, Chennai-86
13. Vizhiagam Eye Hospital, Sivaganga
14. Shanmuga Hospitals and Salem Cancer Institute, Salem
15. Sri Kavery Medical Centre(TRichy) Pvt Ltd. Trichy
16. Joseph Eye Hospital, Trichy
17. Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai
18. Madras Medical Mission, Chennai
19. Kidney Care Centre, Madurai Road, Tirunelveli
20. Quality Care Hospital, Ellis Road, Madurai
21. Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, Chennai
22. Maruti Hospital, Tennur, Trichi-17
23. Appollo Hospital, KK Nagar, Madurai
24. Mani Hospital (P) Ltd. Theni

Source:http://www.esicoimbatore.org/benefits/super_speciality_hospitals.htm

Grant of fixed medical allowance to Defence civilians who residing in area not covered under CGHS.

OFFICE OF THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS)

DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD- 211014

Circular No. 117

Dated: 16 /01/2014

Subject: Grant of fixed medical allowance to Defence civilians who residing in area not covered under CGHS.

Reference: This office circular No. 03 dated 30-03-1999.

Please refer to this office circular No. 03 dated 30.03.1999 under which Min. of PPG & P, Deptt of P & PW OM No. 45/57/97-P & PW (C) letters dated 24.08.1998 and 30.12.1998 were circulated for implementation of Govt. decision. As per P & PW OM dated 30.12.1998, pensioners who adopted Fixed Medical Allowance or medical facilities under CGHS or corresponding health scheme in accordance to P & PW OM No. 45/57/97-P & PW (C) dated 19.12.1997 circulated under this office circular no. G1/C/195/Vol-I/Tech dated 25.02.1998, can change their option once in the life time. As per existing procedure for change in option, pensioners submit their option to their PDA and PDAs take action accordingly.

In this context, it has been decided that pensioners who had originally opted for medical facilities under CGHS or corresponding health scheme may desire to change their option to draw Fixed Medical Allowance, in such cases Fixed Medical Allowance will be authorized by this office from the date of option, through Corr. PPO.

For issue of Corr. PPO, pensioners are required to submit their application with revised option (Specimen enclosed as annexure-A) to this office, duly supported with a certificate from PDA to the effect that above named pensioner has not opted for Fixed Medical Allowance (specimen of the certificate enclosed as Annexure-B).

In cases where pensioners have originally opted for Fixed Medical Allowance and now want to avail medical facilities, they will submit their revised option to their PDA and after receipt of revised option PDA will stop the payment of Fixed Medical Allowance from the following month of the receipt of the revised option and issue a certificate for stoppage of Fixed Medical Allowance.

Sd/-

 (S B Mathdevaru)

DyCDA (P)

Source:http://pcdapension.nic.in/6cpc/Circular-117.pdf

Twelve lakh Central Government Employees will be on 48 hr. Strike on 12th and 13th Feb. 2014 -Press Statement Issued by Confedration

PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE CONFEDERATION

CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES & WORKERS.

CHQ: 1st Floor, North Avenue Post Office Building

New Delhi - 110001

E mail: confederation06@yahoo.co.in 

Website:confederationhq.blogspot.com.

Dated: 15th January, 2014.

PRESS NOTE

Twelve lakh Central Government Employees will be on 48 hr. Strike on 12th and 13th Feb. 2014 demanding settlement of 15 point Charter of Demands, the major issues being immediate wage revision and repealing the new contributory Pension Scheme by reintroducing the Statutory Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which was in vogue for more than a century.

The Government in September 2013 announced the setting up of VII-Central Pay Commission to effect Wage Revision from 1.01.2016. The employees have made it clear that prospective date of effect is not acceptable to them and the VII-CPC recommendations must of effective from 01.01.2014. The Government is yet to take a decision on the Terms of Reference of the VII-CPC viz, the merger of Dearness Allowance, composition of the VII-CPC with a labour representative, Interim Relief, the need to bring the Gramin Dak Sevalcs of Postal Department within the ambit of the CPC.etc.

The employees are agitated over the introduction of the New Pension Scheme, passing the PFRDA Bill in the last session of the Parliament, the denial to guarantee minimum pension and the provision of the new enactment to cover even the existing employees in the new contributory pension Scheme. The employees covered under the new pension scheme are apprehensive of having no pension at the end of their service career of 35 years for the return on their contributions is presently linked to the market.

The Confederation of the Central Government Employees and Workers in their National Executive Meeting held at New Delhi on 10th January, 2014 expressed their total dissatisfaction over the closure of JCM, the negotiating machinery and the consequent non-settlement of any of their demands in the last nine years. The introduction of contract labour system in carrying Governmental functions, the indiscriminate outsourcing, closure of many institutions, the total ban on creation of posts and recruitment have made regular employment inCentral Services impossible. The Confederation has therefore, decided to organise the two day strike on 12th and 13th February, 2014. The resolution adopted at the meeting of the National Executive (copy of which is enclosed), explains in detail the major issues.

M. Krishnan

 Secretary General

source-https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0rqvSYMJv2ISlFWRjctZU5raWc/edit?pli=1

Recruitment of staff in Pay Band-l of Rs. 5200-20200 (Grade Pay: Rs. l800) on Indian Railways - Mode of dispatch of call letters to applicants regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)

(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 06/2014

No.E (NG)-II/2008/RR-1/33.

 New Delhi, dated: 10/01/2014

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/Production Units

Sub: Recruitment of staff in Pay Band-l of Rs. 5200-20200 (Grade Pay: Rs. l800) on Indian Railways - Mode of dispatch of call letters to applicants regarding.

In partial modification to instructions contained in Board's letter of even number dated 29/5/2013 (RBE No. 53/2013) and 19/8/2013 (RBE No. 85/2013), it is directed that henceforth, call letter be issued to successful candidates in written examination for appearing in PET (Physical Efficiency Test), three weeks prior to date of commencement of PET under "Business Post" instead of earlier instructions of one months prior to date of conduct of examination.

2. It is also directed that no replacement panels are to be given against non-joining of selected candidates, as recruitment in Pay Band-1 (Grade Pay: Rs.1800) is now done annually in terms of instructions contained in Board's letter No. E(NG)II/2007/RR-1/58 dated 08/12/2011.

Please acknowledge receipt.
(Hindi version will follow)

Sd/-

(Harsha Dass)

Director Estt.(N)-II

Railway Board.

Source: AIRF

Suitability for the post of Asstt. Loco Pilot under LARSGESS for the year 2011/2012 & 2013 (Jan-June).

Northern Railway

HQ Office

Baroda House,

New Delhi.

No. 220-E/262/LARSGEsSS/Pt.l/Rectt./2011

 Dated 09.01.2014.

Divisional Railway Managers,
Northern Railway,
LKO, MB, DLI, UMB & FZR.

Sub: Suitability for the post of Asstt. Loco Pilot under LARSGESS for the year 2011/2012 & 2013 (Jan-June).

The written examination of the eligible wards of Loco Pilots for the second chance for the post of Asstt. Loco Pilots under LARSGESS for the year 2011/2012 & 2013 (Jan-June) is scheduled to be held on 09.02.2014 (Sunday) at 10.00 hours in Baroda House, New Delhi. The candidates who failed in the previous exam are eligible to appear in the above exam.

Instruction to the candidates for attempting the question paper will be sent along with the call letter.

Sd/-

(Bijender Kumar) 

For General Manager (P).

Source: AIRF

INCOME-TAX DEDUCTION FROM SALARIES DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2013-14 UNDER SECTION 192 OF THE INCOME-TAX ACT, 1961.

CIRCULAR NO : 08 /2013 

F.No. 275/192/2013-IT(B) 

Government of India 

Ministry of Finance 

Department of Revenue 

Central Board of Direct Taxes 

 New Delhi, dated the 10th October, 2013 

SUBJECT: INCOME-TAX DEDUCTION FROM SALARIES DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2013-14 UNDER SECTION 192 OF THE INCOME-TAX ACT, 1961. 

Reference is invited to Circular No.08/2012 dated 05.10.2012 whereby the rates of deduction of income-tax from the payment of income under the head "Salaries" under Section 192 of the Income-tax Act, 1961(hereinafter ‘the Act’), during the financial year  2012-2013, were intimated. The present Circular contains the rates of deduction of income-tax from the payment of income chargeable under the head "Salaries" during the financial year 2013-2014 and explains certain related provisions of the Act and Income-tax Rules, 1962 (hereinafter the Rules). The relevant Acts, Rules, Forms and Notifications are available at the website of the Income Tax Department- www.incometaxindia.gov.in. 

2. RATES OF INCOME-TAX AS PER FINANCE ACT, 2013: 

As per the Finance Act, 2013, income-tax is required to be deducted under Section 192 of the Act from income chargeable under the head "Salaries" for the financial year 2013-14 (i.e. Assessment Year 2014-15) at the following rates: 

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Wife has right to know husband’s salary: CIC

New Delhi: Wives of government servants have a “right” to know salary particulars of their husbands and these details should also be made public by their offices as mandated under suo-moto disclosure clause of the RTI Act, the Central information Commission has held.

Information Commissioner M Sridhar Acharyulu said every spouse has a right to information about the salary particulars of the other especially for the purpose of maintenance.

“More so, wife has a right to know the salary particulars of the husband, who is an employee of the public authority,” he said.

The commissioner further said that the details about a government employee’s salary is no third party information and these have to be voluntarily disclosed under Section 4(1)(b)(x) of the RTI Act.

He said the salary paid to the public authority is sourced from the tax paid by the people in general and it has to be disclosed mandatorily under the RTI section.

“The information about the salary of employee or an officer of the same public authority cannot be considered as a third party information… Public authorities cannot reject such RTI applications about salary under the pretext of the third party information,” he held.

Acharyulu warned the Home Department of Delhi government that such denial of information will be wrongful and could incur penalty. The warning was in context of an application filed by Jyoti Seherawat seeking salary slip of her husband who is employed at the Home (General) department.

The information was denied as her husband gave in written to the department that such an information should not be provided to anyone.

Source : PTI

Authorisation of Earned Leave in respect of Industrial Employees in OFB

Office of the Principal Controller of Accounts ( Fys.)

1.0-A,S.K.Bose Road, Kolkata-700001

No. Pay/Tech-II/1058

Date: – 10/01/2014

To
All Cs of F&A(Fys.)/Br.AOs,

Sub:- Authorisation of Earned Leave in respect of Industrial Employees (IEs) Of Ord. Fys and Ord. Equip. Fys.

Ministry of Defence vide ID No.8/1R108/D(Fy.II) dated 25/09/2013 has clarified that the Industrial Workers employed in Ordnance factories are entitled for 30 days Earned Leave (Annual Leave) with wages. With the issuance of the clarification the provisions contained in DOP&T OM dated 20-07-1998 has become equally applicable to Industrial Employees, opted to be governed under Factories Act for Earned Leave purpose by virtue of the provisions contained in Section 78 of the Factories Act, 1948. Further, on specific queries, the Ministry confirmed that the clarification should be given effect from 20-07-1998.

In view of the above following instructions are issued for immediate implementation:

1) Entitlement of 30 days Earned .Leave for each completed year of service may be extended to IEs who are guided under Factories Act invoking provisions of Section 78 of Factories Act.

2) The benefit of calculation of leave wages as per Section 80 of the Factories Act may be extended only to those piece workers who already opted to be guided under Factories Act for EL purpose on or before 31/10/2005. No fresh option in this regard is acceptable.

3) Crediting of 30 days EL for those IEs, as specified in Para 2, may be made w.e.f. 20/07/1998 subject to maximum accumulation of 120 days upto 06/11/2006 and 300 days thereafter.

4) Calculation of leave wages of such Industrial employees, as mentioned in Para 2 and debiting of availed leave in their leave account is to be made taking into account .intervening Sunday g & Holidays as inclusive of availed leave. Hence, instead of the existing formula of P/(N-S), their leave wages may be calculated as per regular establishment i.e. taking into account the formula of P/N where ‘P’ means the Basic Pay and piece work profit actually earned in the month immediately preceding the leave. If holidays fall during the currency of the availed Earned Leave, ‘Holiday Pay’ should not be allowed separately.

Sd/-

(Avra Ghosh)

Joint Controller of Accounts(Fys.)

Source: http://bpms.org.in/documents/ies-leave-2k1s.pdf

Revision of Headquarter Allowance admissible to officers of organised Group-A’ Services posted in Headquarters Organisations — reg.

F. No. 4/2/2013-Estt(Pay-II)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions

(Department of Personnel & Training)

North Block, New Delhi ,Dated 17th January, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of Headquarter Allowance admissible to officers of organised Group-A’ Services posted in Headquarters Organisations — reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s Office Memorandum No. 2/8/97-Estt. (Pay-11) dated 16th July, 1998, on the above subject and to say that consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations made by the Sixth Central Pay Commission, the President is pleased to decide that the existing rates of Headquarter Allowance may be doubled.

2. These orders shall not apply to officers of services the cadres of which consist only of posts at the Headquarters organisations as also to officers of services who are not entitled to any special pay/special allowance while posted as Under Secretary/Deputy Secretary or ‘Director in the Central Secretariat. These orders shall be effective from the first date of the month in which this O.M is issued.

4. In so far as application of these orders to officers of the Indian Audit & Accounts Department is concerned, these orders are being issue in consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

Sd/-

(Mukesh Chaturvedi)

Deputy Secretary (Pay)

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/4_2_2013-Estt.Pay-II-17012014.pdf

Amendments in the West Bengal Service Rules, Part - I

Government of West Bengal

Finance Department

Audit Branch

NOTIFICATION

No.175-F(P), dated 9th January, 2014.- In exercise of the power conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution of India, the Governor is pleased hereby to make the following amendments in the West Bengal Services Rules, Part-I, as subsequently amended (hereinafter referred to as the said rules) :-

Amendments

In the said rules:-

(I) in rule 5,-

(a) after clause (10 ), insert the following clauses:-

“(10A) Deputation means any appointment made by transfer on a temporary basis against a sanctioned post outside the regular line and in the public interest.

(10B) Detailment means utilization of service of an employee in any job for a temporary period in the public interest under any Department or office of the Government or in any Company. Corporation, Undertaking and Statutory Body etc.. which is wholly or substantially owned or controlled by the State Government or by any body which is funded by the State Government.”;

(2) in CHAPTER XII:-

(a) for the heading. substitute the following heading:-

“FOREIGN SERVICE, DEPUTATION AND DETAILMENT”;

(b) for the words “foreign service”, wherever they occur, subsiitute the words "foreign service or on deputation.”;

(c) rule 97 shall be renumbered as sub-rule (1) of that rule,-

(i) in sub-rule (I) so renumbered,-

(A) for the words “No Government employee shall be transferred whether within or outside India, against his will.” substitute the following words:-

“Any Government employee may, in the interest of public service, be transferred to foreign service or on deputation within or outside India,”:

(B) for the proviso, substitute the following proviso:“

Provided that in case of transfer to foreign service or on deputation outside India, the consent of the Government employee shall be necessary to his transfer to such foreign service or on such deputation outside India.”;

(ii) after sub-rule (1), insert the following sub-rule:-

“(2) A Government employee may, if the State Government may deem fit and proper to do so to meet the exigency for any job and for optimum utilization of manpower as well as to realize full potential of such Government employee, be detailed in any other Department or office under the Government or in any Company, Corporation, Undertakings, Statutory Government or by any body which is funded by the State Government, for a period not exceeding six months without following the provisions contained in this Chapter or elsewhere in these rules and during such detailment, the terms and conditions of service including drawal of pay and allowances, promotion, sanction of leave, disciplinary control etc., shall remain with the parent cadre controlling authority or Department or office, as the case may be and shall not be any way altered to the disadvantage of

such Government employee and the period of detailment of such Government employee may be extended beyond the period of six months, if the concerned cadre controlling authority, or Department or the office or the Company, Corporation. Undertaking, Statutory Body etc. as above, feels it necessary or at the option of the concerned Government employee.”;

(iii) in Note.- (1). add the following proviso:-

“Provided that in case of a transfer to foreign service or on deputation or by detailment to any Department or office of the Government or in any Company, Corporation, Undertaking, Statutory Body etc., which is wholly or substantially owned or controlled by the State Government or by any body which is funded by the State Government, within the State, of any Government employee, no deputation allowance will be admissible to such Government employee for such transfer.”;

(iv) in Note- (2), for words “without previous consultation with the Finance Department.”. substitute the following words, figure and brackets:-

“in consultation with the Finance Department either prior to issue of the order of transfer or post facto. In case of detailment as mentioned in sub-rule (2), no such consultation will be necessary.”;

(v) in Note.-(4), for the words “after prior consultation”, substitute the word “in”: (3) Omit sub-rule (a) of rule 98.

By order of the Governor,

Sd/-

H. K. Dwivedi

Principal Secy. to the Govt. of West Bengal.

Source:http://www.wbfin.nic.in/writereaddata/175-F.pdf

Deduction of CGHS contribution from Government Servant on change of Grade Pay by virtue of promotion/MACP — clarification reg.

Central Public Works Department

No. DG/ESTT/33

ISSUED BY THE AUTHORITY OF DIRECTOR GENERAL, CPWD  

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 

Dated the 16th January, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM 

Sub : Deduction of CGHS contribution from Government Servant on change of Grade Pay by virtue of promotion/MACP — clarification reg.

It has been brought to our attention that the CGHS/DGHS guidelines regarding the monthly subscription/contribution are not being followed properly. It has been observed that in cases where pay of a Government employee is revised from a retrospective date consequent upon grant of MACP etc., CGHS contribution are also being recovered from the retrospective effect.

In this connection, attention is drawn to the clarification given by Ministry Ministry of Health & Family Welfare vide letter No.S11030/55/2011-CGHS(P) dated 26/10/2012 wherein it has been made clear that in cases where pay of a Govt. employee is revised from a retrospective date, resulting in change of amount of CGHS contribution payable, contribution at the higher slab rate may be recovered only from the date of issue of the order and not the date from which the pay is being effected. A copy of the said clarification is enclosed.

All offices of CPWID/PWD are requested to comply the aforesaid instructions strictly.

Encl : As above

( Raj Kumar )

Deputy Director (Admn)III

Source:http://cpwd.gov.in/

Merger of 50% percent DA may soon be considered by Central Government –Sources

Sources close to the Central Government Employees Federations told that Merger of 50% DA will soon be considered by Central Government before the budget session of Parliament in February 2014. According to the sources, the central government is likely to consider the central government employees  demand for merging of 50 % DA, for the reason that the DA will be crossing 100% level after January 2014.

The rate of dearness allowance to be paid to govt servants has been increasing consistently due to the rise in the prices of essential commodities for the past two years. In 2011 the rate of DA was at 50 % level. Since then all the Federation demanded the central government to merge the 50 Percent DA with basic Pay. But the government did not accept this demand to merge the DA with basis pay, as it was not recommended by sixth CPC.

The demand would be considered in view of parliament elections

But federations kept on demanding the government that raising dearness allowance alone will not help to compensate the alarming rate of price rice. So they urged the government to consider their demand favorably. It is believed that after the defeat in the election of four state legislative councils, the UPA government has decided to reconsider about its decision on the issues which directly affects the common public. The high command of the ruling party thought that the reason for their defeat in the state election is mainly because of their government failed to contain the price rise. The gap between common public and UPA government has been considerably increased. To correct these failures the UPA government decides to do something to attract the voters.

After announcing the government’s proposal to constitute the 7th pay commission, the community of central government employees has been convinced to have soft view on this government. Further the 50 lakh central government employees would be made happy if the 50% DA is merged with Basic Pay. It is told that , as the central government staff association and federations demanding it very seriously, in case the government decides go with this demand, there will be around one crore voters will be in favour of UPA government. So the government may consider the demand of merging of 50% DA with basic Pay in view of forthcoming Parliament elections.

Allowances will have no impact on merging DA with basic Pay

The sources, associated with National Council JCM, said that the government initially was not willing to consider this demand as some allowance and advances have been raised by 25% whenever the DA crosses 50% level as per the sixth CPC recommendation. But federations insisted that the allowances, which are raised to 25 % level when DA crosses 50%, will have no impact on merging DA with basic pay. The only allowance will have an increase when Basic Pay increases are HRA. No other allowances will be increased and other entitlement of the respective Grade Pay will not be revised as the 50% DA to be merged will be kept under separate component like it was treated in 5CPC as Dearness Pay. “There is no need to worry about financial implications, as the 50% DA will be paid by just changing its nomenclature as Dearness Pay”, said sources.

50% DA merger to be decalered before DA crosses 100%

Further, it has been informed that it is good enough for the government to announce its decision before declaring the next additional installment of DA. Because the AICPIN for Industrial workers for the Month of December 2013 is awaited to determine the rate of dearness allowance to be paid from January 2014.The result of last 11 months AICPIN shows that DA will definitely be raised by 10 % from existing 90% level. So the rate of DA will be 100% with effect from 1st January 2014. After the DA increased to 100%, the demand for 50% DA merger will have to change its avatar. Probably the demand would be for 100% DA merger. So the federations expect the government may consider 50% DA merger soon.

However, decision if any in this regard should be taken before the announcement of election for parliament. It is expected that election announcement for parliament will be made by the end of February 2014. Before that,  the announcement of 50% DA merger is expected from central government.

Source:http://www.gservants.com/2014/01/15/merger-50-percent-da-may-soon-considered-central-government-sources/