Himachal CM seeks ‘one rank, one pension’ for ex-servicemen

   Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Saturday met Congress president Sonia Gandhi here and pleaded the case for implementation of ‘one rank, one pension’ scheme for the ex-servicemen.

   He said the implementation of the scheme would benefit the majority of the ex-servicemen in the state and would give them additional economic security in their old age.

   The chief minister also apprised Gandhi about various developmental projects and schemes launched in the state, an official statement said.

   He said the state has adopted the party’s election manifesto as an official document and all the promises made in the manifesto are being implemented.

Regarding annual Increase to the employees engaged on contract basis.

No.Fin(C)-B(7)-5/2009
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance (Regulations) Department

From

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

Dated, Shimla-171002                                     22-11-2013.

To
1. All the Administrative Secretaries to the
Government of Himachal Pradesh.
2. All the Heads of Departments in
Himachal Pradesh.

Subject: - Regarding annual Increase to the employees engaged on contract basis.

Sir,

   In continuation to this department letter of even number dated 18-01-2012, I am directed to say that clarifications are being sought by various departments regarding rounding off 3% annual increase in the contractual emoluments to next multiple of 10.

Grant of Dearness Relief to Himachal Pradesh Government Pensioners/ Family Pensioners-Revised rate effective from 01-01-2013.

No. Fin (Pen) B (10)-6/98-III
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance (Pension) Department

Shimla-171002, the 20th August, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: - Grant of Dearness Relief to Himachal Pradesh Government Pensioners/ Family Pensioners-Revised rate effective from 01-01-2013.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this department’s O.M. No. Fin (Pen)B(10)-6/98-III dated lst October, 2012 sanctioning one instalment of dearness relief with effect from 01-07-2012 and to say that the Governor, Himachal Pradesh is pleased to decide that dearness relief payable to the Himachal Pradesh Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 72% to 80% w.e.f. 01-01-2013.

   2. Payment of Dearness relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

   3. Other provisions governing grant of dearness relief to pensioners such as regulation of dearness relief during employment/re-employment, regulation of dearness relief where more than one pension is drawn etc. will remain unchanged.

Fixation of pay in the post wise revision of pay scales-clarification regarding grant of next increment on the revised Grade Pay.

No.Fin(PR)-B( 7)-64/2010
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance (Pay Revision) Department

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

To:
I. All Administrative Secretaries to the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
2. All Heads of Departments in Himachal Pradesh.
3. The Registrar General, High Court of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla171001.
4. The Secretary, Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabba, Shimla-171004.
5. All Deputy Commissioner in Himachal Pradesh.
6. All District and Session Judges in Himachal Pradesh.

Dated, Shimla-17l002, the 30th January, 2013.

Subject:- Fixation of pay in the post wise revision of pay scales-clarification regarding grant of next increment on the revised Grade Pay.

Sir,
      I am directed to refer to the subject cited above and to say that pay band and grade pay of certain categories of Government employees have been re-revised w.e.f 1-10-2012 as per the provisions of HP Civil Services (category/post wise Revised Pay) Rules, 2012. References are being received from various Departments seeking clarification regarding the grade pay to be taken into account for the purpose of grant of next increment in respect of such employees whose annual increment falls on 1-10-2012.

   The matter has been examined in the Finance Department. It is clarified that annual increment of those Government employees which falls due on 1-10-2012 and onwards will be granted on the re-revised pay band and grade pay wherever applicable in accordance with Rules 6 of the HP Civil Services (Category/post wise Revised Pay) Rules, 2012.

   These instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned for compliance.

Yours faithfully

sd/-
Special Secretary (Finance) to the
Government of Himachal Pradesh.

Source:http://www.himachal.nic.in/finance/PayRevision/FixationOfPay30Jan2013_A1b.pdf

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet Approves Revised ‘GRADE PAY’ for Employees from Oct 1st.

   Continuing with a series of poll sops for government employees, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet on Monday approved the release of post-based revised pay structures and grade pay to employees from October 1, this year. The additional annual burden on this account is expected to be over Rs 550 crore per annum.

  It also granted other benefits to employees, technical staff, ayurveda medical officers, judicial officers, daily wagers and students. It further provided ownership rights to Shimla citizens, who are possession holders of buildings in the town’s municipal limits.

   An official spokesman said the cabinet granted approval to the implementation of Assured Career Progression Scheme (ACPS) under a three-tier system of 4-9-14 to all categories of state employees from August 27, 2009.

   It also decided to notify revised enhanced daily wages from Rs 130 to Rs 150 from September 1, with an additional 25 per cent for daily wagers in tribal areas.

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

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

Dated Shimla-171002 17-08-2012.

Office Memorandum.

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

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

Revision of Rates of Wages of Daily wage workers and workers engaged on part-time basis in Himachal Pradesh.

No. FIN-(PR)8(7)-33/2010
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance (Pay Revision) Department.

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

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

Dated: Shimla-171002, the 25 August. 2012.

Subject:- Revision of Rates of Wages of Daily wage workers and workers engaged on part-time basis in Himachal Pradesh.

Sir/Madam,
   In partial modification of this Department’s letter of even number dated: 27th April, 2012, on the subject cited above. I am directed to say that the rates of daily wages in respect of various categories of workers engaged on daily wages in Himachal Pradesh are revised w.e.f. 1st September, 2012, as shown in Annexure-A.

Payment of arrear to Post—2006 retirees on account of Pension/Family Pension/Gratuity and Leave Encashment.

No. Fin (Pen) A (3)-1/09- Part-I
Government of Himachal Pradesh
Finance (Pension) Department

Dated: Shimla-171002, 14th February, 2012

Office Memorandum

Subject: - Payment of arrear to Post—2006 retirees on account of Pension/Family Pension/Gratuity and Leave Encashment.

   In continuation to this Department's Office Memorandum of even number dated the 29th March, 2010, 2nd November, 2010,10th March, 2011 and 17th August, 2011 on the subject cited above, the undersined is directed to say that the Governor. Himachal Pradesh, is pleased to order that 50% of the total balance arrears of each element of pension/ family pension/ gratuity and leave encashment may be released immediately to those Government servants who had retired between 1.1.2006 to 30.9.2009. The total cumulative arrears released so far after taking into account the present release, shall amount to 75% of the total arrears accrued to the Post-2006 Pensioners/ Family Pensioner.

   2. All the Drawing and Disbursing Officers of the Govt. Departments will ensure that the extra amount or Gratuity and Leave Encashment, if any, in terms of para -2 of this Department O.M. of even No. dated 29.3.2010 and para-3 of even No. dated 2.11.2010 is adjusted from the arrears of respective elements and only balance amount may be paid to the Posy-2006 Pensioners/ Family Pensioners.

   3. It shall be the responsibility of Drawing and Disbursing Officers/ Pension Disbursing Authorities including Public Sector Banks that 50% of the total balance arrears of each element of pension/family pension/gratuity and leave encashment as stated in para -1 above, is drawn and disbursed to the pensionrs/family pensioners immediately.

By Order

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

Source:http://www.himachal.nic.in/finance/Pension/Pen1ArrFeb2012_A1b.pdf

Payment of arrears on account of revision of pay scales under the Himachal Pradesh Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2009.

No. Fin(PR)B(7)-1/2009-III
Government of Himachal Pradesh,
Finance (Pay Revision) Department.

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

To
1. All the Administrative Secretaries to the Government of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla-171 002.
2. All the Heads of the Departments in Himachal Pradesh.
3. The Registrar, High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla.
4. All the Divisional/Deputy Commissioners in Himachal Pradesh.

Dated: Shimla-171 002, the 8th February, 2012.

Subject:- Payment of arrears on account of revision of pay scales under the Himachal Pradesh Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2009

Sir/Madam,

   In continuation of this Department’s letters of even number dated: 19th March, 2010, 2nd November, 2010, 10th March, 2011 and 24th September, 2011, on the subject cited above, I am directed to say that the matter with regard to the payment of balance amount of arrears on account of revision of pay scales under the Himachal Pradesh Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2009, has been considered and it has been decided that all the regular employees may be paid 50% of the balance amount of arrears in cash immediately.

   2. The amount of "Adjustable Emoluments" as mentioned in this Department’s letters No. Fin(PR)B(7)-1/2009 dated: 09.09.2009 & 12.10.2009, if any, may also be adjusted from the amount of the above said arrear and only the net amount may be paid after deducting the Income Tax wherever applicable.

   3. In case of State Government employees, who during the period with effect from 01.01.2006 to 31.08.2009 worked in different Government Departments or PSUs/ Boards/Corporations of the State Government etc.. the arrears may be prepared and disbursed by the concerned State Government Department or PSU/ Board/Corporation etc. where such employees are presently working, after obtaining report of the arrear disbursement from the previous organization.

4. These orders are also available on http://himachal.gov.in/finance/payRevision.htm

Yours faithfully,
sd/-
Joint Secretary(Finance) to the
Government of Himachal Pradesh.

Source:http://www.himachal.nic.in/finance/PayRevision/PayRevArrearFeb2012_A1b.pdf