Grant of Risk/Hardship based allowances to CAPFs personnel as per the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission—Regarding

No.E-27018/2/2011-Estt.II - 160

Dated: 28 April 2014

To

The ADG/APS,

The IsG (NS & NES).

Sub: Grant of Risk/Hardship based allowances to CAPFs personnel as per the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission—Regarding

Kindly refer to FHQrs letter No.E-12013/1/10-Estt.11/4490 dated 04/12/2009 and letter of even No.(515) dated 23/02/2011 regarding admissibility for grant of Risk/Hardship allowance for CISF personnel posted in PSUs, Airports in J&K and NE region.

2. The matter was taken up with MHA and MHA has now intimated vide their letter No.11- 27012/25/CF-62360/2010-PF.1 dated 16/04/2014 that proposal for Risk/Hardship allowance for C1SF personnel deployed at PSUs, Airports in J&K and NE region has not been agreed to.

3. In view of the above, it is requested to give instructions to all Unit Commander’s under your jurisdiction to stop giving Risk/Hardship allowance with immediate effect.

4. A consolidate compliance report may be forwarded to FHQr (Estt Branch) by 30th April 2014 positively.

Sd/-

(Shikha Goa)

Dy. Inspector General(Pers)

Source:http://www.cisf.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/1601.pdf

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Clarification on definition of Hometown LTC

CIRCULAR

Office of the Principal Controller of Accounts (Fys)

10A, S. K. Bose Road, Kolkata — 700001

No. Pay/Tech-I/LTC/2014/04

To

All Controllers of Finance and Accounts (Fys)

Dated: 25.04.2014

Sub : Clarification on definition of Hometown LTC

In continuation to CGDA, Delhi Cantt. letter No. AN/XIV/14162/TA/DA/LTC dated 28- 05-2013 circulated under this office Circular No. 063/AN/VIII/LTC/XIV dated 28-06-2013 on the above subject, HQrs. Office has further clarified vide No. AN/XIV/14162/TA/DA/LTCNol-II dated 04-03-2014 (copy enclosed) that areas falling within Urban Agglomeration of a city but within different districts may be termed as ‘same station’ for the purposes of LTC Rules.

The same may please be circulated to all Branch Accounts Offices under your jurisdiction for information, guidance and necessary action.

Asstt.Controller of Accounts(Fys)

Controller General of Defence Accounts,

Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt-110010

No. AN/XIV/14162/TA/DA/LTC/Vol-II                                                        Dated : 04/03/2014

To

The P C of A(Fys)

10 A, S.K.Bose Road,

KoLkata

Subject: Clarification on definition of Hometown LTC.

Reference: Your Office letter No. Pay/Tech-I/LTC dated 25.11.2013.

The matter has been examined in the light of extant rules on the above subject and the facts brought out under your letter cited above.

2. In this regard, attention is invited to GoI, M.F. O.M. No. 21011/13/89- E.II(B), dated 20.12.89 also reproduced under Rule 5 of FRSR Part IV DA , DR and HRA Rules which clearly stipulates that – “the phrase ‘same station’ includes all places which are treated contiguous to the qualified city/town in terms of paras 3(b)(ii) and Para 3(b)(iii) and those places which are included in the Urban Agglomeration of a qualified city”.

3. In terms of the above OM, areas falling within Urban Agglomeration of a city but within different districts may be termed as’same station”for the purposes of LTC Rules. Hence, practice being followed by your office is in consonance to the rules.

(Upendra Kumar)

For CGDA

Source:http://pcafys.nic.in/files/HT%20LTC.pdf

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Allowances and Spccial Facilities to Civilian Employees of the Central Government serving in the States of the North Eastern Region

No.24(18)/K.Coord/2013

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi

Dated the 24th April, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Allowances and Spccial Facilities to Civilian Employees of the Central Government serving in the States of the North Eastern Region (including Sikkim) and in the union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar, lakshdweep group of Islands - Extension of the benefits related to Retention of Telephone Facility at the Last Station of Posting to Civilian Employees posted in Ladakh region of the State of Jarnrnu & Kashmir- Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission-reg.

With a view to attracting and retaining competent officers for service in the North-Eastern Region (NER), Andman & Nicobar (A&N) Islands and Lakshadweep group of Islands, consolidated orders relating to Allowances and Special facilities to the Civilian Central Government employees posted in those areas were issued vide this Department’s OM No.11(2)/97-E.II(B) dated 22.07.98 as amended from time to time.

2. The Sixth Central Pay Commission had inter-alia recommended that all concessions allowed to Government Employees in NER be also extended to the Government Employees posted in Ladakh. On acceptance of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission, the President is now pleased to decide that concession related to Retention of Telephone FAcility at the Last Station of Posting as per para (xi) of this Department’s OM No.11(2)/97-E-II(B) dated 22.07.98, as amended from time to time, shall extend to the Civilian Central Government Employees posted in Ladakh region of the State of Jammu & Kashmir also.

3. This Order will take effect from September 1st, 2008.

4. In respect of persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department, this Order issue in consultation with Comptroller and Auditor general of India.

5. Hindi version will follow.

Sd/-

(Sudha Krishnan)

Joint Secretary to the Government of India

Source:http://finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_expenditure/notification/telephone/allowance_telephone_NER_leh.pdf

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Enhancement of rates of various allowances by 25% every time DA payable on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%.

Controller General of Defence Accounts

Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt-110010 

No. AN/XIV/6th CPC/Corr./Vol-XII

Dated: 29.04.2014

To

All PCsDA/CsDA

Sub: Enhancement of rates of various allowances by 25% everytime DA payable on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%.

Consequent on revision of rates of Dearness Allowance from existing 90% to 100% vide MoF OM dated 27.03.2014, references are being received in this HQrs office seeking clarification regarding separate orders for revision of rates of certain allowances/advances where a specific clause indicates that the allowance/ advance shall automatically increase by 25% everytime DA payable on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%.

2. The matter has been examined in this HQrs office and it is clarified that automatic revision will take place only in respect of those allowances for which a specific clause of automatic increase has been provided in respective original Govt. orders. Therefore, no separate order is required for revision of allowances/advances by 25% on the original amount w.e.f. 01.01.2014

3. This issues with the approval of Jt. CGDA (AN)

Sd/-

(Upendra Kumar)

For CGDA

Source:http://cgda.nic.in/adm/enhancement%20of%20rates%20of%20allowance%20290414.pdf

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Particulars to be obtained by Head of office from the retiring govt. servant eight months before the date of his retirement.

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

Central Pension Accounting Office

Trikoot-II, Bhikaji Cama Place

New Delhi

CPAO/Tech/Simplification/2014-15/19

04.04.2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Particulars to be obtained by Head of office from the retiring govt. servant eight months before the date of his retirement.

The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions vide its notification dated 20th Feb 2014 has provided a checklist of documents to be submitted by the retiring personnel along with form 5 (under Rule 59(1)(c) & 61(1) of CCS(Pension)Rules) by adding ”Undertaking for refunding any excess payment made by pension disbursing bank”.

Earlier this undertaking was required to be submitted by the pensioners to their opted bank at the time of first time identification before the commencement of pension. Henceforth this undertaking has become an integral part of the Pension Payment order booklet.

All Pr CCAs/CCAs/CAs/A.Gs and designated authorities in the case of AIS officers with independent charge are requested to issue instructions in this regard to all concerned and forward the PPOs to CPAO along with this undertaking without fail in the Proforma enclosed/Annexure XI to the Scheme for Payment of Pension for onward transmission to the CPPC of the bank. It may be ensured that no fresh PPO is sent to CPAO without this undertaking in future.

Sd/-

(Suman Bala)

Chief Controller(Pensions)

Source:http://cpao.nic.in/pdf/cpao_tech_simplication_2014-15_19.pdf

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25% Increase in Allowances - Dopt Orders 2014: Clarification on increase in certain allowances by further 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowances w.e.f. 1.1.2014

No.A-27012/1/2014-Estt. (Allowance)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension

Department of Personnel & Training

Block-IV, Old JNU Campus

New Delhi, 28th April, 2014.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM  

Subject: Clarification on increase in certain allowances by further 25% as a result of enhancement of Dearness Allowances w.e.f. 1.1.2014

The undersigned is directed to refer to para 1(j) of this Department’s OM. No.12011/03/2008-Estt. (Allowance) dated 2.9.2008. This provides that the limits of Children Education Allowance would be automatically raised by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%. References are being received from various quarters with regard to the amount of Children Education Allowance admissible consequent upon enhancement of Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees @ 100% w.e.f. 1 January, 2014 announced vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure O.M. No.1/l/2014-E-1I (B) dated 27th March, 2014.

2. In accordance with the above, the following shall be the revised limits:

a) The annual ceiling limit for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance shall be Rs.18,000/- per child. Accordingly, the quarterly claim could be more than Rs.4500/- in one quarter. The Hostel Subsidy shall be Rs.4500/- per month per child;

b) The rates of Special Allowance for Child Care to women with disabilities stands revised to Rs. 1500/- per month; and

c) The annual ceiling for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance for disabled children of Government employees shall be treated as revised to Rs.36,000/- per annum per child and the rates of Hostel Subsidy for disabled children of Government employees shall be treated as revised to Rs.9000/- per child per month.

3. These revisions are applicable with effect from 1st January, 2014.

4. These revisions shall be subject to other terms and conditions mentioned in this Department’s O.M. No.12011/03/2008-Estt (Allowance) dated 2.9.2008, O.M. No.12011/04/2008 dated 11.9.2008 and 12011/07(i)12011-Estt.(AL) dated 21.2.2012.

Sd/

(Mukul Ratra)

Director

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/A-27012_1_2014-Estt.Allowance-28042014.pdf

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Expected DA from July 2014 - Looks like the curiosity surrounding the expected DA is fast receding

Expected DA from July 14 - Looks like the curiosity surrounding the expected DA is fast receding..!

One of the possible reasons for the dampening interest could be the fact that unlike last time, there is not going to be a DA hike. Although it is very well known that the hike is based on price rise and inflation, it probably feels to them as if something was lost.

This time there is no double-digit increase. It is only going to be a single-digit hike.

At the most, one can expect an increase of 7%. That too is not for sure. All that depends on the soon to be announced AICPIN points for balance months.

After announcing the second additional DA for the year 2014, there are only two instalments left. With the instalments of January 2015 and July 2015, the 6^th CPC comes to a close.

The next additional DA will be based on the 7^th CPC.

Additional Dearness Allowance formula could be changed in the 7^th CPC. They could announce a new Base Year. There could also be a change in the 115.76 yardstick. Nothing can be said for certain this time.

There is already a proposal to change the Labour Bureau Base Year from ‘CPI-IW 2001=100’ to ‘CPI-IW 2015 =100’.  The current series of CPI-IW with base 2001=100 was constructed on the basis of employment data in seven sectors namely, Registered Factories, Mining, Plantations, Ports & Docks, Public Motor Transport, Electricity Generation & Distribution Establishments and Railways sector. The current series comprises of a basket of about 370 items and 289 price collection markets spread across 78 centres of the country.

The new series of CPI-IW will cover 7 sectors and 88 cities in 27 states have been selected for the new recommendation of CPI-IW (2015-100). It is worth mentioning that a special Standing Tripartite Committee (STC) under the chaired by Prof. G.K. Chadda has been created in this regard.

DA Table for the last one year…

Mon/Year	AICPIN	App. DA	DA	DA Hike
Dec-12	219	80.83	80	8
Jan-13	221	82.49	82
Feb-13	223	84.22	84
Mar-13	224	85.87	85
Apr-13	226	87.38	87
May-13	228	88.97	88
Jun-13	231	90.62	90	10
Jul-13	235	92.28	92
Aug-13	237	93.93	93
Sep-13	238	95.59	95
Oct-13	241	97.32	97
Nov-13	243	99.12	99
Dec-13	239	100.56	100	10

   

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Pensioners Portal Circular: Review of Rules 32,33 and 56 to 82 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 — suggestions regarding.

No.1/19/2013-P&PW (E)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

Lok Nayak Bhawan,

Khan Market, New Delhi

Dated: 24th April, 2013

Circular

Sub: Review of Rules 32,33 and 56 to 82 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 — suggestions regarding.

The Department is in the process of reviewing rules governing the determination and authorisation of amounts of pension, gratuity, family pension and death gratuity. Some amendments to rule 32, 33 and 56 to 82 of Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 have been proposed to be made. A proposed text of these rules is uploaded at the website of the department.

2. Suggestions/comments are invited on the proposed provisions of these Rules from all stake holders, i.e., employees, Heads of Offices, Pay and Accounts Officers, Central Pension Accounting Office, 0/o Controller General of Accounts, pensioners, pensioners’ associations and the Directorate of Estates. It is requested that while giving suggestions/comments, the revised Forms as notified by this department recently may be kept in mind.

3. Suggestions may be forwarded to the Deputy Secretary, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, at her e-mail sujashachaudhary.edu@nic.in, within 15 days.

Sd/-

(D.K. Solanki)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source:http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/ppwe_240414.pdf

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Annual Increment for Central Govt. Employees - Comparison table between 5th & 6th CPC

An overview about Central Government Employees’ Increment

‘Increment’ is definitely one of the most popular words in the Central Government employee’s dictionary. It is a known fact that each year, without fail, increment brings considerable raise in salary for Central Govt. employees.

Until about the 5th CPC, there was no major change in the increment system. But, the 6th CPC brought in landmark reforms in the increment system.

Until then, increments were given in the form of a consolidated amount. The 6th CPC recommended that it be calculated on percentage basis. The Central Government ordered that it be calculated at 3% of the employee’s basic pay with effect from 1.1.2006.

The CG employees didn’t realize how useful this was going to be. They thought it wouldn’t amount for much. It was Rs.75 for Rs. 3050 and revised to Rs. 210 for Rs.7000 with simple calculation.

But that was not the end of the story. It was only after a number of years that they realized the true impact of this reform. Let us explain the benefits with an example:

Let us consider the examples of A, and B, two employees who had joined the Central Government services: In five years of getting recruited, B gets a promotion. A gets a promotion three years after B.

On the basis of the 6th CPC :

6th CPC
A' Employee				B' Employee
1.9.2008	1900	5830	7730	1.9.2008	1900	5830	7730
1.7.2009	1900	6070	7970	1.7.2009	1900	6070	7970
1.7.2010	1900	6310	8210	1.7.2010	1900	6310	8210
1.7.2011	1900	6560	8460	1.7.2011	1900	6560	8460
1.7.2012	1900	6820	8720	1.7.2012	1900	6820	8720
1.7.2013	1900	7090	8990	1.7.2013	2400	7090	9490
1.7.2014	1900	7360	9260	1.7.2013	2400	7380	9780
1.7.2015	1900	7640	9540	1.7.2014	2400	7680	10080
1.7.2016	2400	7930	10330	1.7.2015	2400	7990	10390
1.7.2016	2400	8240	10640	1.7.2016	2400	8310	10710

On the basis of the 5th CPC :

5th CPC
‘B' Employee			‘A' Employee
1.2.2000	3050		1.2.2000	3050
1.2.2001	3125	75	1.2.2001	3125	75
1.2.2002	3200	75	1.2.2002	3200	75
1.2.2003	3275	75	1.2.2003	3275	75
1.2.2004	3350	75	1.2.2004	3350	75
1.2.2005	4000	100	1.2.2005	3425	75
1.2.2006	4100	100	1.2.2006	3500	75
1.2.2007	4200	100	1.2.2007	3575	75
1.2.2008	4300	100	1.2.2008	4000	100

Can you understand the difference now?

In 6th CPC the difference between ‘A’ and ‘B’ will be Rs.70 only, whereas in 5th CPC it will be Rs.300.

The Junior doesn’t have to worry that the senior has a tremendous advantage over him. In the past, the Junior wouldn’t be able to attain the Senior’s basic pay until retirement. 

Source: http://90paisa.blogspot.in/2014/04/annual-increment-for-central-govt.html#more

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