DOPT ORDER 2013: Children Education Allowance Scheme (CEA) Latest FAQ

No. 21011/08/2013-Estt.(AL)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Establishment (Allowances) Section

Children Education Allowance Scheme (CEA)

Sl. No.	Frequently asked Questions	Answer
1.	Whether Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance (CEA) for 3rd child is permissible if CEA has not been claimed for 1St and or 2nd child? As per OM date 2.9.2008 CEA is admissible for two school going children does it mean any two school going children?	No. Reimbursement of CEA is not permissible for third child even if reimbursement has not been claimed in respect of first and/or second child. However, as per OM No.12011/03/2008- Estt.(AL) dated 11.11.2008, the Children Education Allowance would be admissible for more than two children where as a result of the second child birth results in birth of twins or multiple children. Further, reimbursement of CEA for the 3rd child is also admissible in case of failure of sterilization operation. Such reimbursement is admissible only for the first child birth after failure of sterilization operation. This point was further clarified vide O.M. No.12011/16/2009-Allowance) dated 13.11.2009
2.	What types of fee are reimbursable? Whether Annual Charges and Transportation fees are reimbursable? Whether reimbursement towards purchase of school bag, water bottle, uniform, shoes and stationery is admissible?	As per OM No.12011/03/2008-Estt.(AL) dated 2.9.2008, tuition fee, admission fee, laboratory fee, special fee charged for agriculture, electronics, music or any other subject, fee charged for practical work under the programme of work experience, fee paid for the use of any aid or appliances by the child, library fee, games/sports fee and fee for extra-curricular activities are reimbursable subject to the condition that the aforementioned fee are charged by the school directly from the student. No reimbursement is permissible for Annual Charges and Transportation fees. Besides, reimbursement for purchase of one set of text books and notebooks, two sets of uniforms prescribed by the school in which the child is studying, one pair of shoes, in an academic year are reimbursable. Uniform include all items of clothing prescribed for a day, as uniform by the school, irrespective of colours/winter/summer/PT uniforms. Reimbursement of school bags, pens/pencils, water bottle, stationery etc., may not be allowed. O.M. No.12011/08/2010-Estt.(AL) dated 30.12.2010 and O.M. No.12011/07(0/2011- Estt.(AL) dated 21.02.2012 refers.
3.	Whether CEA has been increased by 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowances beyond 50%?	This Department's OM No. 12011/03/ 2008- Estt.(AL) dated 2.9.2008 clearly indicates that the limits "would be automatically raised by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%". There is no need for any separate order from this Department to effect enhancement of CEA as a result of increase in DA by 50%. However, O.M. o.12011/01/2011-Estt.(Allowance) dated 4th May, 2011, has been issued to clarify this further.
4.	Whether CEA can be claimed for the child for the same class twice?	The reimbursement of CEA is not linked to the performance of the child in his class. Even if a child fails in a particular class, the reimbursement is permissible. However, if the child is admitted in the same class in another school, although the child has passed out of the same class in previous school or in the mid-session, CEA shall not be reimbursable.
5.	Whether CEA/Hostel Subsidy is allowed for initial two years of Diploma Courses?	Children Education Allowance/Hostel Subsidy is allowed for the initial two years of a diploma/ certificate course from Polytechnic/ITI/ Engineering College, if the child pursues the course after passing 10th standard and the Government servant has not been granted CEA/Hostel Subsidy in respect of the child for studies in 11th and 12th standards. This is further subject to fulfillment of other conditions laid down in the O.M.No.12011/03/2008-Estt.(AL) dated 2.9.2008 and subsequent instructions issued from time to time.
6.	What is hostel subsidy?	The term Hostel Subsidy would mean expenses incurred by the Government servant if he/she keeps his/her children in a hostel of a residential school/institution located beyond a distance of 50 kilometers from his/her residence.
7.	Whether Hostel subsidy is reimbursable irrespective of transfer liability?	Hostel Subsidy is reimbursable to all Central Government Employees covered by the scheme, for keeping their ward in the Hostel of a residential school away from the station in which the employee is posted or residing irrespective of any transfer liability.
8.	Whether Hostel subsidy can be reimbursed if the child is staying in a Hostel which is not part of residential school where he is studying?	No. Hostel subsidy is reimbursable only in case of child studying in a residential school and staying in hostel of the said residential school.
9.	What are the components of hostel subsidy?	Hostel subsidy includes fee charged for boarding, lodging in addition to fee as mentioned in para 1(e) of OM No. 12011/03/ 2008-Estt.(AL) dated 2.9.2008.
10.	Whether a Government servant is allowed to get 50% of the total amount subject to the overall annual ceiling in the first quarter and the remaining amount in third and/or fourth quarter?	Reimbursement of 50% of the entitled amount for the academic year can be allowed in the first and/or second quarter and the remaining amount can be reimbursed in the third and/or fourth quarter. The entire entitled amount can also be reimbursed in the last quarter. However, frontloading of the entire admissible amount is not permissible. O.M. No.12011/07(i)/2011- Estt.(AL) dated 21.02.2012 refers.
11.	Whether any age limit has been prescribed for reimbursement of CEA in respect of children studying in nursery classes?	There is no minimum age prescribed for reimbursement of CEA in respect of children admitted in nursery classes. However, with regard to physically challenged children the minimum age of 5 (five) years was prescribed for disabled children undergoing nonformal/vocational education. With effect from 21' February, 2012, the minimum age stipulated as 5 years for disabled children stand removed. Hence, there is no minimum age of child for whom reimbursement is claimed irrespective of the fact whether the child is disabled or not. The maximum age for normal child is 20 years and for physically challenged children the maximum age is 22 years. O.M. No.12011/07(ii)/2011-Estt.(AL) dated 21.02.2012 refers.
12.	Whether the school/institution should be recognized?	The school/institution has to be recognized by the Central or State Government or UT administration or by University or a recognized educational authority having jurisdiction over the area where the institution is situated. This also applies in respect of children studying in two classes prior to Class-I, i.e., nursery/LKG/UKG, etc. OM No. 12011/03/ 2008-Estt.(AL) dated 23.11.2009.
13.	Whether CEA is payable for the children of Central Government employees and studying abroad, including children of citizens of Nepal/Bhutan but working in Government of India, and their children are studying in the schools in their native place?	The CEA is payable for the children of all Central Government employees including citizens of Nepal and Bhutan, who are employees of Government of India, and whose children are studying in the native place. However, a certificate may be obtained from the concerned Indian Mission that the school is recognized by the educational authority having jurisdiction over the area where the institution is situated.
14.	What constitutes "Fee" as per para 1(e) of the O.M. dated 2/9/2008 and whether fee paid for extra-curricular activities to some other institute and reimbursement of, school bags, pens/pencils, etc., can be allowed? Is there any item- wise ceiling?	"Fee" shall mean fee paid to the school in which the child is studying, directly by the parents/guardian for the items mentioned in para 1(e) of the O.M. dated 2/9/2008. Reimbursement of school bags, pens/pencils, etc., may not be allowed. There is no item-wise ceiling. O.M. No.12011/07(i)/2011-Estt.(AL) dated 21.02.2012 refers.
15.	Whether reimbursement can be allowed in case the original receipts are misplaced and duplicate receipts are produced by the Government servant? Are the original receipts required to be attested/ countersigned/ rubber stamped by the school authorities?	In case of misplacement of receipts given by the school/institution towards charges received from the parents/guardian, reimbursement may be allowed if the Government servant produces a duplicate receipt, duly authenticated by the school authorities. Receipts from private parties, other than the school, if misplaced shall not be entertained, even if a duplicate receipt is produced. Original receipts from school authorities need not be attested/ countersigned/rubber stamped by the school authorities. O.M. No.12011/07(i)/2011-Estt.(AL) dated 21.02.2012 refers.
16.	Whether Development Fee/Parents' Contribution charged by the school/institution is reimbursable?	Reimbursement of Development Fee/Parents' Contribution is allowed w.e.f. 21st February, 2012, vide O.M. No.12011/07(ii)/2011-Estt.(AL) dated 21.02.2012, on pro-rata basis, subject to the condition that the Government servant will have to certify that the school does not charge tuition fee. However, in respect of children studying in Kendriya Vidyalaya, the Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi is reimburseable as it forms part of para 1(e) of O.M. No.12011/3/2008-Estt.(Allowance) dated 2.9.2008. O.M. No.12011/16/2009- Estt.(Allowances) dated 13.11.2009 refers.
17.	Whether reimbursement of fee charged directly by the school for catering to the special needs of the child with disabilities duly certified by the concerned school authorities, in addition to items mentioned in para 1(e) of O.M. dated 2.9.2008, is permissible?	Reimbursement of fee charged directly by the school for catering to the special needs of the child with disabilities duly certified by the concerned school authorities, in addition to items mentioned in para 1(e) of O.M. dated 2.9.2008, is allowed w.e.f. 21st February, 2012.

Special Allowance for child care for women with disability

Sl. No.	Frequently asked Questions	Answer
1.	Whether the women employees with disabilities are entitled for special allowance for child care at double the rates for multiple births at the time of first child birth?	No. In case of multiple births at the time of first child birth, the woman employee shall not be entitled to this allowance at double the rates for multiple births.
2.	Whether the allowance would be admissible for the 3rd child in case either of the first two children i.e. first child or the 2nd child expires before the attaining the age of two years?	It is clarified that the grant of Special Allowance for the child care for women with disabilities is admissible for two years from the birth of the child so long as the woman employee does not have more than two surviving children.

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/Allowance-25032013.pdf

DOPT ORDER 2013 : General entitlement of leave – FAQ

No. 21011/08 / 2013-Estt(AL) 
Government of India/Bharat Sarkar 
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions 
Department of Personnel & Training

Establishment (Leave) Section
General entitlement of leave
S.No	Frequently Asked Questions	answer
1	What is the maximum period of leave of any kind which can be allowed to a Government servant? What is the impact if such limit is exceeded?	No. Government servant shall be granted leave of any kind for a continuous period of 5 years {Rule 12(1)) Normally, absence from duty, with or without leave, for a continuous period exceeding 5 years other than on foreign service, implies that such Government servant has deemed to have resigned from Government service. {Rule 12(2))
2.	What are the leave entitlements of Govt. servants serving in a vacation Department?	The rule 28 of the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 which came into effect from 1.9.2008 regulates the grant of Earned Leave for persons serving in the Vacation Department. The said rule provides for as follows:- (1) (a) A Government servant(other than a military officer) serving in a Vacation Department shall not be entitled to any earned leave in respect of duty performed in any year in which he avails himself of the full vacation. (b) In respect of any year in which a Government servant avails himself of a portion of the vacation, he shall be entitled to earned leave in such proportion of 30 days, as the number of days of vacation not taken bears to the full vacation: Provided that no such leave shall be admissible to a Government servant not in permanent employ or quasi-permanent employ in respect of the first year of his service. (c) If, in any year, the Government servant does not avail himself of any vacation, earned leave shall be admissible to him in respect of that year under rule 26.   For the purpose of this rule, the term `year’ shall be construed not as meaning a calendar year in which duty is performed but as meaning twelve months of actual duty in a Vacation Department.   A Government servant entitled to vacation shall be considered to have availed himself of a vacation or a portion of a vacation unless he has been required by general or special order of a higher authority to forgo such vacation or portion of a vacation: Provided that if he has been prevented by such order from enjoying more than fifteen days of the vacation, he shall be considered to have availed himself of no portion of the vacation.   When a Government servant serving in a Vacation Department proceeds on leave before completing a full year of duty, the earned leave admissible to him shall be calculated not with reference to the vacations which fall during the period of actual duty rendered before proceeding on leave but with reference to the vacation that falls during the year commencing from the date on which he completed the previous year of duty. As per Rule 29(1) the half pay leave account of every Government servant (other than a military officer shall be credited with half pay leave in advance, in two instalments of ten days each on the first day of January and July of every calendar year. This is subject to conditions laid down in OM No. 13013/2/2008-Estt.(L) dated 11-11-2008.

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/Allowance-25032013.pdf

PAYMENT OF LEAVE ENCASHMENT AS LTC ADVANCE

No.12647/LTC/Mov C/ 25 /D(Mov)/2013
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
New Delhi, the 25th Feb, 2013

To
The Chief of the Army Staff
The Chief of the Naval Staff
The Chief of the Air Staff

Subject : PAYMENT OF LEAVE ENCASHMENT AS LTC ADVANCE

Sir,
   1. I am directed to refer to GOI, MoD letter No.12647/Q Mov C/2610/D(Mov)/98 dated 11 Sep 98 as amended vide corrigendum No.B/33931/AG/PS-2(b)/3343/D(Mov)/99 dated 10 Dec 99 and GOI, MoD letter No.12647/LTC/Mov C/2970/D(Mov)/08 dated 17 Dec 2008 which authorise encashment of annual leave up to 10 days along with LTC to the extent of total 60 days in a career span to cover incidental expenses incurred on travel by service personnel.

   2. Since the Govt. orders do not specify the time frame to be maintained while disbursing advance payment of leave encashment with LTC, a clarification was sought by CGDA from DoPT.

   3. Now, DoPT vide their OM No.14028/2/2012-Estt-Estt.(L) dated 26 Jun 12 (copy enclosed) have clarified that the benefit of leave encashment on LTC may be allowed 60 days before proposed date of outward journey.

   4, In view of the above clarification by DoPT, sanction of competent authority is hereby accorded for extension of DoPT instructions dated 26 Jun 12 as in para 1 above for all service pers also.

   5. This issues with concurrence of Ministry of Defence (Finance/QA) vide their ID No. 9(2)/98/76/QA dated 11 Feb 2013.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-
(Deepak Narang)
Under Secretary to the Govt of India

Source:http://cgda.nic.in/adm/levEncLTC190313.pdf

Appointment of Teachers on Contractual Basis in KV Schools reg.

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN (HQ)
18, Institutional Area, S.J. Marg, New Delhi - 110016.

F.No.11029/39/2011/KVS/HQ/Acad

Date  : 21/03/13

To
The Deputy Commissioner
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
All Regions

Subject:- Appointment of Teachers on Contractual Basis - reg.

Sir/Madam,

   The Board of Governers of KVS in its 94th meeting held on 28/12/2012 has approved the recommendation of the Finance committee about the changes in the terms and conditions of appointment of teachers on contract basis in Kendriya Vidyalayas. The same is stated below for your information and needful compliance.

   1.A contractual teacher who has served in a KV in a year may be considered in subsequent year(s) by the Selection Committee for a fresh appointment as Contractual teachers by following due procedure. Consolidated remuneration to be paid to different categories of teachers appointed on contract basis is appended as Annexure-I.

   2. Consolidated payment on monthly basis may be made to the contractual teachers for the duties performed including invigilation/exam related work instead of per period basis hitherto in force in the Kendriya Vidayalas. However, the contractual teachers appointed for a period of less than a month will be paid on pro rata basis only. (Refer Annexure - II).

   3. Teachers appointed on contractual basis will not be entitled for vacation pay and during Autumn/Winter break payment should be calculated on the pro rata basis.

   You are requested to disseminate the information to all Kendirya Vidayalayas under your jurisdiction for compliance immediately.

   This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-
(Dr.Shachi Kant)
Joint Commissioner (Acad/Trg)

Annexure - I

Sl.No.	Designation	Station	Consolidated Pay
1	PGT All Subject	Normal	Rs. 27,500
2		Hard	Rs. 32,500
3		Very Hard	Rs. 35,000
4	TGT All Subject	Normal	Rs. 26,250
5		Hard	Rs. 31,250
6		Very Hard	Rs. 33,750
7	PRT	Normal	Rs. 21,250
8		Hard	Rs. 26,250
9		Very Hard	Rs. 28,750
10	"Computer Instructor (Teaching in classes III to V)"	Normal	Rs. 21,250
11		Hard	Rs. 26,250
12		Very Hard	Rs. 28,750
13	"Computer Instructor (Teaching in classes VI onwards)"	Normal	Rs. 26,250
14		Hard	Rs. 31,250
15		Very Hard	Rs. 33,750
16	Vocational Instructor for craft/dance music/art/sports etc.	Normal	Rs. 21,250
17		Hard	Rs. 26,250
18		Very Hard	Rs. 28,750
19	Spoken English Teacher	Normal	Rs. 18,750
20		Hard	Rs. 23,750
21		Very Hard	Rs. 26,250

Annexure - II

   The monthly payment towards the contractual teachers and the pro rata payment to the teachers may be regulated as follws.

   In the overall interest of the organization, the calculation for the pro rata payment should be made as under:-

   Example :- In the normal station, a PGT worked for 15 days in April 13 from 01.04.13 to 15.04.13.

   Consolidated Pay / 30 Days x No of days worked

   Say as : Rs.27,500 / 30 Days x 15 Days = Rs.13,750.

Source:http://www.kvsangathan.nic.in/CircularsDocs/cir-acad-21-03-13.pdf

Procurement of Medicines Under CGHS.

  Procurement of Medicines Under CGHS

   Conventional budgeting system is adopted for anticipating demand and planning procurement of medicines and stores for different systems of medicine under CGHS. Demand is ascertained on the basis of past experience of consumption of different medicines and source of supply is selected as per predetermined policy which inter alia includes direct procurement from manufacturers through a tender process. Proprietary medicines are procured from manufacturer /suppliers under rate contracts. Allopathic medicines are procured through Medical Stores Organization (MSO) and Medical Stores Depot (MSD), CGHS. Medicines are also procured through Authorized Local Chemists in case of non-availability of prescribed medicines in CGHS stores.

   For procurement of medicines under other systems of medicines similar system is followed. However, bulk purchases of Ayurvedic and Unani medicines are made from Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited (IMPCL), a wholly owned Government of India undertaking under the Department of AYUSH, at the rates determined by the Department of Expenditure. Homeopathic medicines are also procured through tender process and Local Chemists.

   IMPCL supplies Ayurvedic, Unani Medicines to CGHS as per orders placed with them. The demand for Ayurvedic and Unani medicines are increasing day by day, and accordingly, the Government approved the capacity expansion and modernization project of IMPCL in 2010-11 and released share capital of Rs. 34 Crore.

   This information was given by the Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Shri GhulamNabi Azad,in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.

Amendment to SC and ST (POA) Act.

   Amendment to SC and ST (POA) Act

   The Act is implemented by respective State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. With a view to ensure its effective implementation, following steps are taken by the Ministry:-

   (i) Central assistance is provided to States/Union Territories, inter-alia, for:-

   (a) strengthening the enforcement and judicial machinery,

   (b) relief and rehabilitation of the affected persons, and

   (c) awareness generation.

   (ii) Central Government has, by notification dated 23.12.2011, amended rules under the PoA Act and effected an increase -generally of 150% - in the minimum scale of relief for victims of various types of atrocities.

   (iii) A Committee constituted, in 2006, under the Chairpersonship of the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, has so far held twenty meetings wherein implementation of the Act in 24 States and 4 Union Territories has been reviewed. Important points emerging from the review are followed up with State Governments. (iv) Offences under the PoA Act are reviewed, inter-alia, in the Conference of Ministers/Secretaries in charge of Social Justice /Welfare, organized by the Ministry every year.

    (v) The more heinous crimes reported in the media are followed up with the State Governments for effective action.

   (vi) Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, an autonomous organization under this Ministry, also implements a Scheme to provide relief to SC victims of heinous crimes.

   (vii) Awareness generation about the provisions of the Act.

   The Ministry had invited considered views of concerned Ministries, State Government/Union Territory Administrations and concerned agencies regarding amendments in the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities){PoA} Act, 1989. A Committee under the Chairpersonship of Additional Secretary in the Ministry with members from concerned Central Ministries/State Governments had been constituted in August, 2012, for further considering the matter. The Committee held three meetings, and submitted its report after third meeting on 15.03.2013. Besides it, Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment held consultation meetings with concerned Ministers of State Governments, and eminent persons on 20.02.2013 and 14.03.2013, respectively. The Government has, thus, commenced the process to consider amendments in the PoA Act.

Launching of Web Based software solution for Cadre Management of CSS — Training of Nodal Officers - reg.

IMMEDIATE

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

2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi,
Dated: 19th March, 2013.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Launching of Web Based software solution for Cadre Management of CSS — Training of Nodal Officers - reg.

   The undersigned is to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 04.02.2013 regarding Launching of Web Based software solution for Cadre Management of Central Secretariat Service (CSS). The software has already been hosted at URL http://10.21.145.125. As informed earlier, the various cadre management activities of CSS like transfer, posting, cadre clearance for deputation, voluntary retirement, furnishing of Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR), Immovable Property Return (IPR) etc. will be carried through the system. In order to familiarize the Nodal Officers with the system it has been decided to impart training to the nodal officers in a time bound manner.

   2. In the first phase, the training session has been scheduled on 26.03.2013 at 11.00 AM on the 3rd Floor of Lok Nayak Bhawn, Khan Market, New Delhi. The Nodal/concerned Officers of following Departments/ Ministries are accordingly requested to attend the training session on Web Based software solution for Cadre Management of CSS:

   (i) Department of Personnel & Training

   (ii) Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare

   (iii) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances

   (iv) Staff Selection Commission

   (v) Institute of Secretariat Training and Management

Sd/-
(Utkaarsh R. Tiwaari)
Director

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/WBCM200313.pdf

Special Trains to Clear Holi Rush.

   Special Trains to Clear Holi Rush

   Indian Railways have made elaborate arrangements to clear extra rush of traffic for Holi festival. More than 360 trips of special trains have been planned to handle the rush during the Holi festival period. These special trains have been planned over approximately 17 different popular routes to clear extra rush of traffic.

   Out of the Holi specials planned, 4 trains are unreserved, 3 are fully air-conditioned and 8 are provided with superfast status. The Holi specials are connecting important stations such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Jammu Tawi, Jaipur, Guwahati, Lucknow, Pune, Gorakhpur, Patna, Dibrugarh, Banaras, Darbhanga, Barauni, Barelli, Secundrabad etc. Extra coaches will also be attached to regular trains to the extent operationally feasible.

   The Zonal Railways and the Divisional Railways have made action plans for the convenience of the passengers during this rush period. Checking squads are being deployed at reservation offices; inspections are being strengthened to prevent misuse of tickets etc. Special arrangements are being made to make regular announcements about additional coaches, special trains etc at stations.

New Rates for Undergoing Angioplasty in CGHS.

   New Rates for Undergoing Angioplasty

   The Government has revised the CGHS package rates for coronary angioplasty and angioplasty with balloon w.e.f. 7/2/2013 as per the following details:
 
  Coronary Angioplasty and Angioplasty with Balloon
 
   Coronary Angioplasty                          -      Rs. 50,000/-
   Coronary Angioplasty
   with Balloon                                        -      Rs. 55,000/-
 
   All the empanelled private hospitals have not discontinued to provide angioplasty treatment to CGHS beneficiaries. However, ‘3’ hospitals in Delhi & NCR have  filed Writ Petitions in Hon’ble High Court of Delhi against the revised rates.

   Meanwhile, the continuous empanelment scheme has been revived on 14th February, 2013 to empanel more number of eligible private hospitals under CGHS to provide inpatient healthcare facilities to CGHS beneficiaries.

   This information was given by the Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.

Guidelines on Concessional Treatment of SC/ST Patients.

   Guidelines on Concessional Treatment of SC/ST Patients

   Health is a State subject and it is primarily the responsibility of the State Government to issue any guidelines for providing treatment to patients including Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) patients in private and Government aided hospitals and medical institutions.

   However, in so far as the three Central Government Hospitals in Delhi namely Safdarjung Hospital, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals are concerned, treatment is provided free of cost to all patients including Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe patients.

    However, some charges are levied for specialized investigations which are also waived off for poor/deserving patients.

   This information was given by the Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.

FINAL MODALITIES for Secret Ballot Elections for recognition of Unions/Federations on India Railways.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAY
(RAILWAY BOARD)

SBEC/Union Elec.2012/Modalities/1

New Delhi 18.03.13

Chief Personnel Officers
All Open line Railways and Metro Kolkatta

Sub: FINAL MODALITIES for Secret Ballot Elections for recognition of Unions/Federations on India Railways

   Railway Board vide order no. ERB-I/2012/23/49 dated 09.11.12 has constituted a Committee as follows, to supervise and conduct Secret Ballot Elections for granting recognition to unions and federations on Indian Railways:

   Chairman: Shri R.R.Jaruhar- Member Engineering (Retd) Railway Board

   Member: Shri A. K. Nigam- Adviser Industrial Relations (Retd) Railway Board

   Member Secretary: Shri Rajiv Kishore- Executive Director/ERP, Railway Board.

   2. The terms of reference of the Committee are as follows:

   i) To review the modalities framed by the earlier Committee for the elections held in November 2007/frame modalities to conduct next Secret Ballot Elections to recognise Unions;

   ii) To form code of conduct/discipline for the elections on the lines of Code of Discipline of Ministry of Labour suitable for Indian Railways;

   iii) To function as a nodal body for conducting and supervising the secret ballot:

   iv) To suggest the mechanism for arbitration on disputes arising out of elections; and

   v) Recognition of Federation(s) at Board’s level.

   3. Further vide communication no. 2012/E(LR)III/LR/Misc/5(SB)-Pt. dated 08.03.13, Railway Board has advised that “instructions in compliance with courts orders dated 03.03.2010 in WP (C) No. 26/2008 and order dated 30.01.2012 in LPA no 550.2010 of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi which has been upheld by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in their order dated 22.01.13 in Special Leave to Appeal (Civil) No. 23523/2012, will follow separately”.

   4. The Committee has uploaded DRAFT MODALITIES on the website on 11.03.13, calling for suggestions/views upto 5.30 pm on 15.03.13. The Committee received large number of suggestions through email and letters from various stake holders and unions from all over the Indian Railways.

   5. On the basis of these suggestions, Railway Board advice dated 08.03.13 and specific Terms of Reference assigned to the Committee, the Committee has framed the following FINAL MODALITIES which are enclosed for information of all concerned. The FINAL MODALITIES have been uploaded on the official website of Railway Board, under the webpage titled “Secret Ballot Elections Committee”

   6. It is requested that the enclosed Notice may be put up at prominent Notice Boards so that all concerned may be able to access the FINAL MODALITIES on the website

   7. Hindi version shall follow.

RAJIV KISHORE
Executive Director/ERP
& Member Secretary, Secret Ballot Election Committee.

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Central Minister in favour of seventh pay commission Ajay Maken backs cry for seventh pay panel

Central Minister in favour of seventh pay commission
Ajay Maken backs cry for seventh pay panel

   New Delhi : With a little over a year to go before the next general election, the demand for a Seventh Pay Commission has started to gather momentum. Union housing and urban poverty alleviation minister Ajay Maken has taken the lead in endorsing the Central government employees' request for setting up of the new pay panel, citing the erosion of real wages due to high inflation since implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission's recommendations.

   In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Manmohon Singh, Maken underlined how every pay panel since the Second Pay Commission, barring the Sixth Pay Commission, were set up in the third year of the decade. "We are again in the third year of the ongoing decade and Central government employees are justifiably looking forward to the Seventh Pay Commission," he said.

   Recalling that it was under Singh that the last pay panel was set up in 2005, after the NDA government failed to do so in 2003, Maken, in the communication dated March 14, requested that a decision be "taken on priority" for constitution of the Seventh Pay Commission. A notification for constitution of the 7th Central Pay Commission is the need of the hour, which is bound to have bearing upon about 20 million employees," he said.

   Maken concluded by emphasizing that setting up of the new pay panel was in "larger interest of government employees as well as the (Congress) party".

Courtesy: The Times of India

Revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.

No.38/6/2010-P&PW(A)(Pt.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi
New Delhi, the 18th March, 2013

Office Memorandum

Sub:- Revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.

   The undersigned is directed to say that in pursuance of Government’s decision on the recommendations of Sixth Pay Commission, orders for revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners w.e.f. 1.1.2006 have been issued on 1.9.2008.

   The following categories of pensioners were entitled to provisional pension as in the pre-2006 pay-scale:-

   a) Employees suspended before 2006 and also retired before 1.1.2006

   b) Employees suspended before 2006 but retired after 1.1.2006

   c) Employees who retired before 1.1.2006 and against whom departmental/judicial proceedings were pending at the time of retirement.

   It has been decided that in all the above cases, the provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 will be revised in terms of this Department’s OM No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1st September, 2008 as clarified/modified from time to time. An illustration regarding revision of provisional pension sanctioned under Rule 69 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 before 1.1.1996 is enclosed.

    As regards revision of provisional pension in case of employees who are drawing provisional pension in 4th CPC scales, their provisional pension would be brought over to 5th CPC and thereafter to the 6th Central Pay Commission and their provisional pension would be revised in accordance with the instructions contained in DoP&PW OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1st September, 2008 as clarified/modified from time to time.

   This issues with the approval of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance ID No.61 /E.V/2013 dated 4th January, 2013 and No.214 /E.V/20l3 dated 16th January, 2013.

   Hindi version will follow.

Sd/-
(Tripti P. Ghosh)
Director

Illustration

   Revision of Provisional Pension sanctioned Under Rule 69 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 before 1.1.1996.

1. Pay Scale of a Government Servant
who retired on superannuation on 31.1.1994                       3000-4500

2. Basic Pay/Average Emoluments                                           3500

3. Provisional Pension w.e.f. 1.2.1994                                      1750

4. Revised Pay-Scale w.e.f. 1.1.1996                                  10000-15200

5. Revised provisional pension w.e.f. 1.1.1996                           5265
[As per OM No.45/86/97-P&PW(A)-Part.II

6. Revised Pay Band [PB-3]+Grade Pay                           (15600-39100)+6600

7. Revised Provisional Pension w.e.f. 1.1.2006                          11900
[As per OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A)
Dated 1st September, 2008.

8. Revised Provisional Pension w.e.f. 24.9.2012                        12600
[As per OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A)
Dated 28th January, 2013.

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/RevisionOfPension_180313.pdf

Inclusion / Deletion in the list of existing Hard / Very Hard stations - Notified vide this Office Memorandum of even number dated 10.10.2011.

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
18, Institutional Area,
Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,
New Delhi - 110 016.

F.11-19/2004-KVS/(Admn-1)

Dated : 06.03.2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

SUB:- Inclusion / Deletion in the list of existing  Hard / Very Hard stations - Notified vide this Office Memorandum of even number dated 10.10.2011.

   In accordance with the decision taken by the Board of Governors, KVS in its 94th meeting held on 28.12.2012 as circulated vide KVS (HQ) circular No.F.11019/9/2012-KVS(Admn-II) dated 11.01.2013 the Board has approved the inclusion/deletion in the list of existing hard/very hard stations notified vide this office memorandum of even No. dated 10.10.2011 and has come into force with effect from 28.12.2012.

   Accordingly, the number of Hard Stations remain unchanged as 102.Kendriya Vidyalaya Tuting (Arunachal Pradesh) has been Included and Kendriya Vidyalaya Tura (Meghalaya) has been deleted from the list of Very Hard Stations. Hence, the No. of very hard stations remain 26 (Annexure-1). Article 71-A of the Education Code stands amended accordingly.

   Other terms & conditions as mentioned in this Office Memorandum of even number dated 26.3.2007 will remain unchanged. This office memorandum may be circulated among all the Kendriya Vidyalayas.

Sd/-
(G.K. SRIVASTAVA)
ADDL. COMMISSIONER (ADMN.)

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Combined Section Officers’/Stenoqraphers’ (Gr.’B’/Gr.I) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

No. 6/1/2013-CS-I(S)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi, dated the 14th March, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Combined Section Officers’/Stenoqraphers’ (Gr.’B’/Gr.I) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

   Attention is invited to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 25th February, 2013 on the subject cited above vide which all the cadre unit were requested to initiate advance action for completion of ACRs/APARS in respect of all the candidates who have appeared in LDCE 2009, 2010 and 2011 conducted by UPSC during December, 2012 so that result may be declared in a compressed time schedule.

   2. All the cadre units were also requested to send a statement of ACRs/APARs grading for the period 2004 -2011 (1.4.2004 to 31.3.2011) in respect of all the candidates who have appeared in the examination from respective cadre units by 31st March, 2013.

   3. It is once again re-iterated that the deadline for completion of ACRs/APARs and submitting the statement to DOPT i.e. 31st March, 2013 may strictly be followed so as to avoid any delay in sending the ACRs/APARs of the successful candidates to UPSC immediately once the result of written part is declared.

sd/-
(Utkaarsh Tiwaari)
Director (CS-I)

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/SO_LDCE_200911.pdf

CAT urged to improve its Efficiency Propasals to Amend CAT Act under Cosideration says Narayansamy.

   Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Shri V Narayansamy said that there is an urgent need to strengthen Central Administrative Tribunal( CAT) and make it more effective. Speaking as Special Guest at the daylong All India Conference of the members of Central Administrative Tribunal here today he said to streamline the functioning of Administrative Tribunals, a proposal to amend Administrative Tribunal Act 1985 is under active consideration of the Government. The Minister said one of the main amendments proposed is to authorize Chairman of the Administrative Tribunals to delegate his powers regarding Transfer petitions. The Bill was referred to the Department related Parliament Standing Committee and the Committee has submitted its report on the proposed amendments. He also informed the conference that another proposal to bring about uniformity of tenure, service conditions etc. of the members of all judicial tribunals is under consideration of the Government. “To evolve a consensus on these issues, an Inter Ministerial Group has been set up” the Minister added.

   Commending the achievements of the CAT Shri Narayansamy said “ There is still room for improvement in its efficiency. It is observed that by the end of January,2013, 805 cases were pending for more than five years. We should definitely look into this aspect and try to minimize such pendency. I would, therefore, request the Chairman and members of the tribunal to accelerate the pace of disposal of cases.”

   The conference was presided by Union Minister of Law and Justice Dr. Ashwani Kumar. He said that CAT has come a long way since its inception and now the need of the hour is to handle so many cases lying pending with more efficiency. Chief Justice of India, Mr. Justice Altamas Kabir as Chief Guest assured that more Government employees would be in a position to get speedy justice for their grievances. Mr. Justice Syed Rafat Alam, Chairman CAT, assured that CAT would now try its level best to reduce the disposal time of the case from two years to one calendar year or lesser time.

   The main purpose of the Conference was to deliberate on certain issues concerning the Tribunal and to improve the working conditions of the institution and also to chalk out various measures to be adopted to arrest the pendency of cases. The Central Administrative Tribunal came into existence in November 1985 and is entrusted with the task of adjudicating complaints and other service matters pertaining to the Central Government employees as well as employees of PSUs and organizations so notified under Section 14 (2) of the Act by the Government.

   The day long conference is being attended by all the 65 members from the 17 regular Benches and the Principal Bench of CAT.

CGHS Empanelled Hospitals under CGHS in Delhi NCR.

CGHS Empanelled Hospitals
 
   Some private hospitals in Delhi NCR are no longer on the list of CGHS empanelled private hospitals. The details are as under:
 
   1. The following hospitals have opted not to renew their empanelment with CGHS after completion of two years of empanelment. Accordingly they have been removed from CGHS panel w.e.f. 13.02.2013:
 
   (i) Escort’s Heart Institute & Research Centre, New Delhi
   (ii)Max Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi
 
   2. Empanelment of following two hospitals has been suspended:
 
   (i) Max Devki Devi Heart & Vascular Institute, New Delhi (w.e.f. 13.02.2013) as the hospital stopped credit facility to eligible CGHS beneficiaries;

   (ii) Bapu Nature Cure Hospital, New Delhi (w.e.f.12.09.2013) on account of deficiency in services.
 
   In addition, the following hospitals in Delhi NCR have been removed w.e.f. 18.12.2012 from the CGHS panel for non-compliance of the terms and conditions of their empanelment with CGHS.

 
   (i)     Garg Multispecialty Dental & Research Centre, Ghaziabad

   (ii)    Jain Hospital, Jagriti enclave, New Delhi

  (iii)        Kalra Hospital, New Delhi

   (iv)        Orthonova  Hospital, New Delhi
 

   CGHS beneficiaries already admitted and undergoing inpatient treatment with prior permission at the time of removal are permitted to complete their treatment at those hospitals.
 
   There is no provision for allowing regular treatment from any private non empanelled hospitals under normal circumstances.
 
   Government has revived continuous empanelment scheme on 14.2.2013 for empanelment of more number of eligible hospitals under CGHS.
 
   The above information was given by the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri GhulamNabi Azad in a written reply to a question in the LokSabha today.

Railways Conduct Checks to Prevent Misuse of Tatkal Tickets.

   Railways Conduct Checks to Prevent Misuse of Tatkal Tickets

   Under Tatkal Scheme, tickets are sold only to genuine passengers on production of self attested photocopy of one of the prescribed proofs of identity. While booking Tatkal tickets through internet, the details of the specific proof of identity have to be indicated. The passenger has to carry the same in original during travel.

   Further, Tatkal scheme has been rationalized and a number of modifications have been made with a view to avoid misuse of Tatkal scheme, which include no refund on cancellation of confirmed Tatkal tickets, non-issue of duplicate Tatkal ticket under normal circumstances, change of timings of opening of booking of Tatkal tickets, etc.

   To check the cornering of seats by touts in connivance with railway staff, preventive checks are conducted in and around reservation offices. Checks are also conducted in trains against travelling on transferred ticket. Surveillance/Monitoring of the working of reservation offices is also undertaken by installing CCTVs to prevent possible activities of touts.

   Railway staff, if found indulging in malpractices in connivance with touts, are taken up under the Disciplinary and Appeal Rules. During the financial year 2012-13 (upto January 2013), 2115 touts have been apprehended/prosecuted.

   This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Kotla Jaya Surya Prakash Reddy in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

Facilities for Ladies, Handicaps and Senior Citizens in Trains.

Facilities for Ladies, Handicaps and Senior Citizens in Trains
          
            For the convenience of female passengers, handicapped persons & senior citizens, Railways have provided the following reservation related facilities in trains:-
 
(i)                In all trains having reserved accommodation, a combined quota of two lower berths per coach has been earmarked in Sleeper, AC-3 tier and AC-2 tier classes for following category of passengers when travelling alone:-
 
a)                 Senior Citizens;
b)                 Female passenger 45 years of age and above; and
c)                 Pregnant women
 
(ii)             A reservation quota of two sleeper class berths has been earmarked in all trains running on non-suburban sections for handicapped persons performing their journey on handicapped concessional ticket.  The person accompanying the handicapped person as escort is also allotted the berth out of this quota.

(iii)           Specially designed coaches known as SLRD coaches with wider entrance doors to allow a wheel chair to enter, wider aisles and modified toilet with 4 berths, the lower two for physically challenged persons and upper berths for attendants have been attached in almost all Mail/Express trains except Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi Express Trains and Duronto Express Trains.  These coaches are treated as unreserved except in case of Garib Rath Trains.

(iv)           In Sleeper Class, a reservation quota of 6 berths is earmarked in Mail/Express trains for ladies irrespective of age travelling alone or in a group of female passengers.  Ladies special trains are also run wherever required and feasible.

(v)              Rear passenger portion of guard brake van (SLR) is also earmarked for ladies in certain Mail/Express trains for ladies passengers going without reservation.

(vi)           Accommodation is also earmarked for ladies & handicapped persons in Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU)/Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU)/passenger trains.

(vii)         Accommodation is also earmarked for senior citizens during specified hours on suburban sections by Central & Western Railways.
 
   This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Kotla Jaya Surya Prakash Reddy in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

Opening of New KV at Central University of Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh).

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi 110 016

F.11074-6/2012-KVSHQ (Admn.-I)                                                          

Date: 12.03.2013

OFFICE-ORDER    

   Sanction of the Chairman, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan is hereby accorded to open a new Kendriya Vidyalaya in the campus of Central University of Hyderabad at Professor C.R. Rao Road, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) under Institute of Higher Learning Sector from 01.04.2013.

   The Vidyalaya will function from Class I to X (03 sections in each class) and 02 sections in class XI and XII (Science & Commerce in each class) from 01.04.2013 since the existing University run school is affiliated to CBSE. The Hon’ble Chairman, KVS has also accorded approval for the following in relaxation of approved norms as a special case:-

   1. The existing students of the University run school from class II to XII would be granted admissions in KV by KVS, as one time measure in relaxation of admission guidelines, and thereafter all admissions in the Vidyalaya will be carried out strictly as per admission guidelines prescribed by KVS in the KVs under IHL Sector.

   2. The 23 teaching staff of University run school listed by University Management shall be on deputation in KVS for a maximum period of three years i.e. upto 31.03.2016 only. Thereafter all 23 employees of the University will be re-patriated to the University and they will have no claim with KVS for further continuation of their services in KVS.

   The Central University of Hyderabad at Professor C.R. Rao Road, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) will be responsible to provide:-

   1. Permanent school building as per the specification of the KVS.

   2. 100% staff quarters to all the staff of the Kendriya Vidyalaya.

   3. All recurring and non-recurring expenditure including proportionate overhead charges and future development expenditure.

   Confirming all above terms & conditions an Memorandum of Understanding be signed between University of Hyderabad and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.

   The Sponsor shall remit the budgeted amount of recurring/non-recurring expenditure in advance installment to the Deputy Commissioner, KVS, Hyderabad Region i.e. first installment in the month of April and second in the month of October for each financial year.

   In case the sponsor fails to fulfill their commitment as agreed to, the Commissioner, KVS is empowered to reduce the number of classes/sections and also direct the closure of Kendriya Vidyalaya by giving due notice to the sponsor.

   Orders regarding staff sanction are issued separately.

Sd/-
(G.K. Srivastava)
Additional Commissioner (Admin.)

Source:http://www.kvsangathan.nic.in/CircularsDocs/cir-admn-13-03-13.pdf

Granting 3rd financial upgradation under MACP Scheme-Clarification regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)

No PC-V/2009/ACP/20/CLW                                                               

New Delhi, dated 05-03-2013

The General Manager (P)
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works
CHITTARANJAN

Sub: – Granting 3rd financial upgradation under MACP Scheme-Clarification regarding.

Ref: – CLW’s letter No.CMA/Ruling/453, dated 19-02-2013.

   With reference to CLW’s above cited letter, it is stated that Board’s letter dt. 13-12-2012 has been issued as a sequel to the instructions contained in para-8 of Annexure to Board’s policy instruction on MACPS dt. 10-06-09 (RBE No.101/2009) and therefore has to be viewed in context thereof only. Further, while implementing MACP Scheme these instructions i.e. para-8 of Annexure to Board’s instruction dt. 10-06-09 and Board’s letter dt. 13-12-2012 has to be seen in light of the cadre structure/hierarchy of progression that has emerged as a result of implementation of 6th CPC pay structure.

   As regards example No.I (a), it is stated that a Technical Supervisor, who has joined in GP-4200 on direct recruitment basis and have earned promotion to next post in Grade Pay of ` 4600 is entitled to be considered for grant of 2nd and 3rd financial upgradations to GP-4800 and GP-5400 of PB-2 respectively under MACPS subject to fulfilment of terms & conditions relating to the Scheme.

   As regards example No.1 (b), it is stated that a directly recruited SSE in GP of ` 4600 is entitled to be considered for grant of 1st, 2nd and 3rd financial upgradations to the GP-4800/PB -2, GP-5400/PB-2 and GP-5400/PB-3 respectively under MACPS subject to fulfilment of terms & conditions relating to the Scheme.

   As regards example No.I) (c), the point on which clarification has been sought is not clear.

   As regards example No II) (a), it is stated that the next promotional post for chief Matron’s post is Assistant Nursing Officer (ANO) in same Grade Pay of ` 5400/PB-3, therefore, Chief Matron entitled to be considered for 3rd financial upgradation to the same Grade Pay of ` 5400 in PB-3 in terms of Board’s letter dated 13-12-2012 (RBE No.142/2012).

   As regards example No.II (b), a Staff Nurse directly recruited in GP-4600 is entitled to be considered for 3rd financial upgradation under MACPS to the Grade Pay of ` 5400 in PB-3 in terms of the provisions contained in para-8.1 of Annexure to Board’s letter dt.10-06-09 (RBE No.101/2009).

Sd/-
(N.P.Singh)
Dy. Director, Pay Commission - V
Railway Board.

Source:http://www.irtsa.net/pdfdocs/Clarification_by_Rly_Bd-Allowing_3rd_MACP_for_JEs_to_GP_5400.pdf

Train Travel Concession for Disabled Persons.

   Train Travel Concession for Disabled Persons

   Indian Railways grant concession to four categories of disabled persons in extreme cases i.e. (i) Orthopedically Handicapped/Paraplegic persons who cannot travel without escort (ii) Mentally Retarded persons who cannot travel without escort (iii) Completely Blind persons travelling alone or with escort and (iv) Totally Deaf and Dumb persons (both afflictions together in the same person) travelling alone or with escort. One escort is also granted same concession. Concessions are granted at stations on surrendering the copy of prescribed disability certificate.

   No age limit has been prescribed for eligibility of concession in the case of disabled persons. Indian Railways grant concessions to disabled persons on production of prescribed disability certificate irrespective of age.

    This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

Shortage of Houses for Government Employees.

   Union Minister for Urban Development Shri Kamal Nath has said that there is shortage of accommodation for Central Government employees in cities like, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai.  The position is comfortable at other stations.

 

   He said in a reply to a question in Lok Sabha today that the following initiatives have been taken to increase availability of houses:-

 

   (i) Construction of residential and office/commercial accommodation at Ghitorini Delhi;

 

   (ii) Redevelopment of old Government colonies, namely, East Kidwai Nagar, Netaji Nagar, Srinivaspuri, Mohammadpur, Kasturba Nagar, Thyagaraja Nagar and Sarojani Nagar in Delhi for utilizing the maximum available floor area ratio (FAR);

 

   (iii) Acquiring 96 flats of various categories in the Common Wealth Games Village, New Delhi; and

 

   (iv)Construction of 130 units of Type-V and Type-VI categories at Hyderabad Estate, Mumbai by demolishing 48 Type-VI flats which have been declared dangerous and meanwhile hiring  50 flats equivalent to Type-VI category to instantly meet the deficiency caused by demolition of existing flats.

 

   Details of Demand and Availability of General Pool Residential Accommodation in Delhi

Status as on 08-03-2013

House Type	Stock in GP	Total Demand as on Date	Shortage/Surplus  (+) – Shortage  (-) - Surplus
1	16722	16788	66
2	23716	34832	11116
3	11723	20189	8466
4	5343	9290	3947
4S	792	3117	2325
5A	1402	2148	746
5B	860	2265	1405
6A	791	1457	666
6B	146	305	159
7	181	372	191
8	125	254	129
Total	61801	91017	29216