Removal of Difficulties in Declaration of assets by Public Servants under Lokpal

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

(Department of Personnel and Training)

ORDER

New Delhi, the 26th December, 2014

S.O. 3272(E).- Whereas the Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 62 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (1 of 2014) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), made the Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2014 (hereinafter referred to as the said Order) with effect from the 15th February. 2014 for the purpose of carrying out modifications and amendments in all existing rules regulating the filing of property returns and making of declaration of assets by public servants so as to bring them in conformity with the provisions of the said Act. within a period not exceeding one hundred and eighty days from the date on which the provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 came into force, i.e., the 16th January, 2014;

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Grant of Special Allowance Rs.1000 to staff of Cash and Pay Department - Railway Board Order

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAILWAY BOARD

RBE No. 144/2014.

No. E(P&A)I-2011/SP-1/AC-1

New Delhi, dated 16.12.2014.

The General Managers,

All Indian Railways and Production Units.

Sub: Grant of Special Allowance @ Rs.1000/-p.m. to staff of Cash & Pay Department (Senior Cashier/Head Shroff) on their posting as Accounts Stock Verifiers in GP Rs. 4200/- on passing Appendix IV -A (IREM) Examination.

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Income Tax exemption for differently abled persons

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

RAJYA SABHA

QUESTION NO 1010

ANSWERED ON 02.12.2014

IT exemption for differently abled persons

1010 Shri Ram Kumar Kashyap

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to satate :-

(a) whether it is a fact that differently abled persons have to incur more expenditure on their medication and maintenance in comparison to normal persons;

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Introduction of Single Window System in Railway Board for receiving disciplinary cases of non gazetted Railway Servants.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E( D&A) 2008 RG 6-29

Dated 23.12.2014

The General Manager ( P),

All Indian Railways and Production Units etc.,

Sub: Introduction of Single Window System in Railway Board for receiving disciplinary cases of non gazetted Railway Servants.

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Change in date of birth/age of family pensioners for payment of additional pension.

No. 1(11)/2009-D (Pen/Pol)

Government of India

Ministry of Defence

Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

New Delhi – 110011

Dated : 23rd December 2014

To

The Chief of the Army Staff

The Chief of the Naval Staff

The Chief of the Air Staff

SUBJECT : Change in date of birth/age of family pensioners for payment of additional pension.

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LTC 80 for non entitled Government Servants

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

RAJYA SABHA

QUESTION NO 2907

ANSWERED ON 18.12.2014

LTC 80 for non entitled Government Servants

2907 SHRIMATI BIMLA KASHYAP SOOD

Will the Minister of PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS be pleased to satate :-

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Recognition of qualification for the purpose of employment on the railways – regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)

(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No.140/2014.

No. E(NG)II/2013/RR-1/2

New Delhi, Dated : 10.12.2014

The General Manager (P),

All Zonal Railways/Production Units/Chairmen, RRBs.

Sub: Recognition of qualification for the purpose of employment on the railways – regarding.

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Minimum educational qualification for open market recruitment to various posts on the Railways.

RBE No. 141/2014

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(NG)II/2012/RR-1/16/Pt.A.

New Delhi, Dated: 17.12.2014.

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

Sub: Minimum educational qualification for open market recruitment to various posts on the Railways.

The issue of enhancement of minimum qualification from Matriculation to 12th (+2 standard) to various posts on the railways which presently have minimum entry qualification of Matriculation in Pay Band-1 of Rs. 5200-20200 having Grade Pay of Rs. 1900, Rs. 2000 and Rs. 2400 has been under consideration of this Ministry.

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One time relaxation in Rules for leave encashment during service – Permission for leave encashment to Railway Employees

RBE No. 141/2014

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. F(E)111/2008/LE-1/1

New Delhi, Dated: 15.12.2014

GMs/FA&CAOs,

All Zonal Rallways/Pus,

(As per Mailing List).

Subject: One time relaxation in Rules for leave encashment during service – Permission for leave encashment to Railway Employees who have failed to avail leave encashment during the previous blocks.

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Removal of diagnostic centres from CGHS panel

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

RAJYA SABHA

QUESTION NO 3414

ANSWERED ON 23.12.2014

Removal of diagnostic centres from CGHS panel

3414 Shri Ram Kumar Kashyap

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to satate :-

3414. SHRI RAM KUMAR KASHYAP:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:

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Expected AICPIN for Nov 2014 – Will the AICPIN rise?

Expected AICPIN for Nov 2014 – Will the AICPIN rise?

It looks as if there is scarcely any curiosity among Central Government employees to know about the next DA hike percentage. With just about everybody trying to predict the percentage hike, the topic has lost its novelty. Moreover, with DA increase not amounting to anything much, the curiosity to know has also nosedived.

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One Rank One Pension Scheme for Armed Forces still on paper

One Rank One Pension Scheme for Armed Forces still on paper

New pension scheme for armed forces still on paper: Deccan Herald

Though the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government has allocated Rs 1,000 crore for implementing the one rank-one pension scheme for defence personnel, a working group chaired by the Controller General of Defence Accounts has failed to provide a roadmap for scheme implementation.

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One Rank One Pension – Decision Expected in 1-2 Months

Much to the relief of nearly 25 lakh ex-servicemen, including 12 lakh soldiers who are protecting this sovereign nation, the final decision on the One Rank One Pension demand will be announced in a month or two.

According to reliable sources of information, Defence Minister Manohar Parikkar has given the assurance and that steps in this regard have already been taken. The fact that the Ministry is working overtime to enforce this scheme has brought cheers to serving armymen all over the country. They can rest assured that the scheme, which was being talked about for a number of years, will finally be implemented this time.

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Grant of Dearness Allowance to Rajasthan Government Employees.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN

 FINANCE DEPARTMENT

 RULES DIVISION 

No. F. 6 (1) FD/Rules/2008 

Jaipur, dated 19th DEC 2014

ORDER

 Sub: Grant of Dearness Allowance to State Government Employees. 

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Grant of Dearness Allowance to Work-Charged Employees.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN 

FINANCE DEPARTMENT 

RULES DIVISION 

No. F. 14(14)FD/Rules/2006

Jaipur, dated : 19 DEC 2014 

ORDER

Sub: Grant of Dearness Allowance to Work-Charged Employees.

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Grant of Medical Attendance Allowance to Medical Officer during the probation period.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN 

FINANCE DEPARTMENT 

(RULES DIVISION) 

No. F. 11(7) FD/Rules/2008

Jaipur, dated 19 DEC 2014 

ORDER

Subject:- Grant of Medical Attendance Allowance to Medical Officer during the probation period. 

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Civilians Working in Defence Sector

Press Information Bureau 

Government of India

Ministry of Defence 

Civilians Working in Defence Sector 

Details of benefits provided to the civilians working in the Defence sector are annexed.

From time to time Defence Civilian employees have been raising the demands that they should be granted Field Area allowance and Modified Field Area allowance as applicable to the Service Personnel and for providing other allowances like Aeronautical Technical Allowance, Airworthiness Certificate Allowance, Flight Charge Certificate Allowance etc. at par with technical defence personnel.  It has not been found feasible to accept these demands as the job requirements and service conditions of Service Personnel and Defence Civilian employees are totally different.

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No proposal to reduce the retirement age 60 to 58

Press Information Bureau

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

No reduction in retirement age

There is no proposal under consideration of Government to reduce the retirement age from 60 to 58 years for its employees.

The retirement age for Central Government employees was revised from 58 to 60 years in 1997 on the basis of recommendations of the 5th Central Pay Commission.

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Alteration of date of birth of a Government Servant — reiteration of the instructions.

F.No.19017/1/2014-Estt (A-IV)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi-110 001

Dated : 16th December, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Alteration of date of birth of a Government Servant — reiteration of the instructions.

Rule 56 of Fundamental Rules states that except as otherwise provided in the rule, every Government servant will retire from service on the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he attains the age of sixty years.

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Will the 7th Central Pay Commission present an Interim Report to the Central Government?

Why are central government employees so keen to know about the interim report?

A few months ago, excitement was sparked by an opinion expressed by the Karnataka Pensioners Association’s chief, Ramnath Rao, after his meeting with the members of the 7th Pay Commission.

He said that the chairman of the 7th Pay Commission had told him that an interim report would be presented only if the Government gives its direction.

Last month, on the 25th, the Ministry of Finance presented a written reply to a question raised during the Parliamentary session. The reply stated that the Government had given complete autonomy to the Pay Commission to function without any interference from them. The Commission has, until now, not presented any report to the Government. And, as stated in the Terms of Reference, the Commission will submit its report to the Government within the stipulated time.

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FDI in Indian Railways- reg

Government of India

Ministry of Railways

(Railway Board)

 No. 2014/E(LR)III/REF/AIRF/1             

 New Delhi, dated:16 .12.2014

The General Secretary,

All India Railwaymen’s Federation,

4, State Entry Road,

New Delhi-110055.

The General Secretary,

National Federation of Indian Railwaymen,

3, Chelmsford Road,

New Delhi-110055.

Sub.: Foreign Direct Investment in Indian Railways- reg.

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Interim Report of 7th Pay Commission - Finance Ministry Reply

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF FINANCE

RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-230

ANSWERED ON-25.11.2014

7th Pay Commission

230 . SHRI SHANTARAM NAIK

a) the details of meetings, the 7th Pay Commission has taken so far and the items/issues discussed till date;

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The Motive behind Reducing Retirement Age for Central Government Employees – An Analysis

For a few weeks now, reports have been surfacing that the Centre is giving serious thoughts about reducing retirement age of Central Government employees from 60 to 58.

The truth behind these series of rumours couldn’t be found yet. There is no official sand on this either.

The news was first published by popular English daily newspaper. Without any official source to confirm it, the article analyzed the issue from various perspectives. It was presented in a manner that was acceptable by most.

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Regarding extension of validity of empanellment of All Health Care Organizations empanelled under CGHS Lucknow.

F. No. s.11045/36/2012 - CGHS (HEC)

Government Of India 

Directorate General Of Central Govt. Health Scheme 

Maulana Azad Road, Nirrnan Bhawan 

New Delhi 110108, dated the 10th December, 2014 

OFFICE ORDER 

Subiect: Regarding extension of validity of empanellment of All Health Care Organizations empanelled under CGHS Lucknow.

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SETTING UP OF MEDICAL COLLEGES BY RAILWAYS

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1321

ANSWERED ON 01.12.2014

SETTING UP OF MEDICAL COLLEGES BY RAILWAYS

1321 . Ering Shri Ninong

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:-

(a) the details of medical colleges proposed to be set up by the Railways in the country including North-East, and the present status of each of these projects, location-wise;

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Staff Benefit Fund for Railway Employees

RBE No:136/2014

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAILWAY BOARD

No. E(W)2014/FU-1/1                                        

New Delhi, dated 08.12.2014

The General Managers (Personnel)

All Indian Railways &

Production Units.

CORRIGENDUM

Sub: Staff Benefit Fund.

Ref: Board’s letter of even number dated 30-07-2014 (RBE No.83/2014).

Please refer to item No,1 under the heading ‘Education’ of Board’s letter cited above, where under the scheme of scholarship for higher Technical/Professional Education @ Rs. 1500/- per month is applicable for wards of railway staff in Grade Pay of above Rs. 2400/- and up to Rs. 4200/-.

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Expected DA January 2015 – Easy Calculation Instant Chart with input of AICPIN

Once upon a time, Dearness Allowance calculation method and formula was very difficult for Central Government employees and Pensioners. And, some of few administrative staff and employees only to predict the Dearness allowance and Dearness Relief before the authentic announcement of Cabinet Committee with the help of calculation formula. ‘Swamy’s News’ books, one of the fantastic way to know the increasing in DA and DR for all. Even the publication releasing the book by monthly edition, more than three decades ‘Monopolize’ news magazine among Central Government employees. Still every unionist is getting knowledge on service matters through these publication books continues.

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Continuous Empanelment Scheme for private Hospitals, diagnostic centre exclusive eye centres and dental clinics under CGHS.

F. No. S. 11045/36/2012/ CGHS/HEC

Government of India

Central Government Health Scheme

Nirmani Bhawan, New Delhi

Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan

New Delhi 11010 dated the 10th December, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: – Initiation of  Continuous Empanelment Scheme for private Hospitals, diagnostic centre exclusive eye centres and dental clinics under CGHS.

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Open market recruitment to posts in Pay Band-I (Grade Pay: Rs.1800/-) — Changes in various procedures regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)

(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 138/2014

 No. (NG)-II/2009/RR - 1/10/Pt(7525)

New Delhi, dated: 10/12/2014

 The General Manager (P), 

All Zonal Railways/Production Units

 Chairmen, Railway Recruitment Cell

Sub: Open market recruitment to posts in Pay Band-I (Grade Pay: Rs. 1800) — Changes in various procedures regarding.

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Amendment to Rule 3 of Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 - Need for code of Ethics and Values of Civil Services.

F. No. 11013/6/2014-Estt.A

Government of India

Ministry Of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension

Department of Personnel & Training

Establishment Division

North Block, New Delhi – 110001

Dated December 10th , 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Amendment to Rule 3 of Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 - Need for code of Ethics and Values of Civil Services.

This undersigned is directed to say that Rule 3 of Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 has been amended vide G.S.R. No 845(E) dated 27th November, 2014 to incorporate the expected standards of the civil services and provide for accountability of civil servants to ensure good governance and better delivery of services to citizen. The above said Notification is also available on the website of this Department at www.persmin.gov.in/DOPT.asp

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Central Government Employees Retirement Age - Rajya Sabha Q & A.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

RAJYA SABHA

QUESTION NO 2121

ANSWERED ON 11.12.2014

Increase in retirement age

2121 Shri Mahendra Singh Mahra

Will the Minister of PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS be pleased to satate :-

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Railway Board Order 2014 - Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f. 01.07.2014.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAILWAY BOARD

RBE NO.133/2014

NO.E(P&A) II – 2014/HW-1

New Delhi, dated 02-12-2014

The General Manages/CAOs,

All Indian Railways & Prod. Units etc.

(As per mailing lists No.I & II).

Subject: Rates of Night Duty Allowance w.e.f. 01.07.2014.

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National Convention of JCM NC Staff Side – Press statement and Declaration of National Convention of JCM NC Staff Side held on 11.12.2014 at New Delhi

NATIONAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ORGANISATIONS PARTICIPATING IN JCM.

PRESS STATEMENT

4.State Entry Road,

New Delhi. 110 001.

Dated: 11th December, 2014.

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES 

INCLUDING RAILWAY AND DEFENCE WORKERS DECIDES

TO ORGANISE INDEFINITE STRIKE

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DOPT Clarification on MACP for Central Government Employees

No.35034/3/2008-Estt(D) (Vol.II)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

(Department of Personnel and Training)

New Delhi 110001

Dated the 10th December, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM    

Subject:- Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme for the Central Government Employee-Clarification regarding.

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Teaching of Sanskrit in Kendriya Vidyalaya in Classes XI and XII.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

18, Institutional Area

Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg

New Delhi -110016

F. 11029-10/2012-14/KVS (HQ) Acad./5171-5276

Dated: 05-12-2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: - Teaching of Sanskrit in Kendriya Vidyalaya in Classes XI and XII.

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Free Treatment Facility for Children with Cancer

The treatment of children with Cancer in various Government Hospitals is either free or subsidized both for the Central and State Government Hospitals. Cancer can be diagnosed and treated at various levels in the Government health care system. Hence the number of such facilities for the States is not centrally maintained.

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Identification of Pensioners Associations under the Pensioners’ Portal - A Mission Mode Project under NeGP.

F.No.55/11/2014-P&PW(C)

Government of India

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi

Dated the 8th December ,2014

Identification of Pensioners Associations under the Pensioners’ Portal - A Mission Mode Project under NeGP.

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Is the Central Government Planning to Reduce Retirement Age?

A popular English daily reported on the 28th of last month that the Central Government is giving serious thoughts about reducing the retirement age of its employees. The news has created a big buzz among the employees working under Central Government.

It was said that the proposal is part of the Government’s strategy to reduce non-plan expenses. It was mentioned that a senior official said that the move will help giving employment opportunities to new people under the new recommendations to be suggested by the 7th Pay Commission.

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Terms and Conditions for Allotment of Holiday Homes and Touring Officers Hostel

IMMEDIATE

No. D-11016/71/2014-Region

Government of India

Ministry of Urban Development

Directorate of Estates

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi

Dated 25.11.2014

Office Memorandum

Subject: Terms & Conditions of Online Booking of Accommodation of Holiday Homes and Touring Officer’s Hostels under Ministry of Urban Development/Directorate of Estates.

It has been decided to commence online payment of online booking of accommodation of holiday homes/touring officers’ hostels/guest houses w.e.f. 1st December, 2014 and accordingly, Terms & Conditions for the same has been laid down as follow:

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UNITED MOVEMENT OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES-MERGER OF 100% DA

NATIONAL CONVENTION OF JCM

NATIONAL COUNCIL STAFF SIDE ORGANISATIONS

ON 11TH DECEMBER 2014 AT NEW DELHI

Venue: MPCU Shah Auditorium, Sree Gujarati Samaj, Raj Niwas Road, Civil Lines (Opposite Civil Lines Metro Stations) Delhi.

Time: 12:00 noon to 16:00 Hrs (12 AM to 4 PM)

JCM National Council Staff side organisations will be organizing a National Convention of all Central Government Employees at New Delhi on 11.12.2014. Railway. Defence and Confederation will participate in the convention. Convention will adopt a joint declaration on future course of agitational programmes on the following demands of the Central Government Employees.

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Language labs in Kendriya Vidyalayas

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-1590

ANSWERED ON-08.12.2014

Language labs in Kendriya Vidyalayas

1590 . SHRI MOTILAL VORA

(a) whether it is a fact that, with a view to make students proficient in languages, Government proposes to set up Language Labs in Kendriya Vidyalayas throughout the country;

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ROYAL ENFIELD MOTORCYCLE - Latest CSD Price List

PRICE LIST BASED ON CHENNAI CSD

(Note:The prices of all products are subject to change.Check the prices at CSD,Chennai)

(Price list as on November 2014)

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Fresh empanelment of private Health Care Organizations (HCOs) and revision of Package Rates applicable under CGHS Chennai.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

OFFICE OF THE ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT HEALTH SCHEME

E2C,RAJAJI BHAVAN, CHENNAI-9O

Ph. 044-23458430, 31 32 & 35; FAX - 044 - 23458444; Website: www.mohfw.nic.in

No.a.III.CGHS/C/Emp.of Hospt/14-15/2608.

17.11.2014.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Fresh empanelment of private Health Care Organizations (HCOs) and revision of Package Rates applicable under CGHS Chennai.

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Railways Provide Amenities for Differently Abled Passengers at Stations

Press Information Bureau 

Government of India

Ministry of Railways 

Railways Provide Amenities for Differently Abled Passengers at Stations 

Provision/augmentation of amenities at stations, including those for differently abled passengers is a continuous process. Short term facilities like standard ramp for barrier free entry, earmarking at least two parking lots, non-slippery walk-way from parking lot to building, signages of appropriate visibility, at least one toilet (on the ground floor) & at least one drinking water tap suitable for use by differently-abled persons and ‘May I help you’ Booth, have been planned at all stations beginning with ‘A1’, ‘A’ and ‘B’ category stations. Long term facilities viz. provision of facility for inter-platform transfer and engraving on edges of platform, are planned after provision of short term facilities. Instructions also exist for provision of wheel chairs at stations. This facility is provided, duly escorted by coolies (on payment) as per present practice. ‘Battery Operated Vehicles for Disabled and Old Ages Passengers’ have also been provided free of cost at some of the major railway stations. 

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Digital Certificate for Pensioners

Press Information Bureau 

Government of India

Ministry of Finance 

05-December-2014 16:58 IST

Digital Certificate for Pensioners 

            Under the “Digital India Mission” Government of India has launched a Jeevan Pramaan application on 10.11.2014. the facility provides an option to a pensioner to give his lifr certificate remotely through the Jeevan Pramaan portal (https://jeevanpramaan.gov.in/). Aadhaar Number is used for authentication of pensioners. As a result of this facility the pensioner is not required to present himself before his pension disbursing agency or produce other documents that he is alive.

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Linking AADHAAR With Subsidy Scheme

Press Information Bureau 

Government of India

Ministry of Finance 

05-December-2014 16:59 IST

Linking AADHAAR With Subsidy Scheme 

            Subsidy being provided by the Government during the last three years, item-wise:

	Actuals 2011-12	Actuals 2012-13	Revised 2013-14
Subsidies	217941	257079	255516
Food	72822	85000	92000
Fertilizers	70013	65613	67972
Petroleum	68484	96880	85480
Interest	5049	7270	8175
Other	1573	2316	1890

(Source: Statement No.4, Exp. Bud. Vol.I for the year 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14)

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Review of New Pension Scheme

Press Information Bureau 

Government of India

Ministry of Finance 

05-December-2014 17:00 IST

Review of New Pension Scheme 

           

            The Government has not undertaken any comparative study to examine the efficacy of the National Pension System (NPS) (earlier known as the New Pension Scheme) vis-à-vis the odl defined benefit scheme.

            However, the NPS has launched based on the need for pension reform felt by the Government of India in the year 2003, to meet obligations related to pensions in a sustainable manner. The NPS for government employees is conceived on sound principles involving regular contributions by the employee and the Government, and prudent investment of the corpus under regulatory supervision.

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Performance of Ordnance Factories

Press Information Bureau 

Government of India

Ministry of Defence 

05-December-2014 15:45 IST

Performance of Ordnance Factories 

There are 39 Ordnance Factories already functioning and another 02 factories are at the project stage in the country.  The details of arms / equipment manufactured by them are given below:

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Recruitment for Armed Forces

Press Information Bureau 

Government of India

Ministry of Defence 

Recruitment for Armed Forces 

Officers in the Armed Forces are selected primarily through All India open competition. Recruitment of Other Ranks (ORs) in Army is carried out through Open Recruitment Rally System being conducted regularly throughout the country. Efforts are made to cover entire country including remote and tribal areas. In Navy, regular recruitment drives are undertaken, covering all States / regions for recruitment of sailors. Recruitment of Airmen in Air Force is on all India basis through scheduled selection tests. In addition, recruitment rallies are also conducted in different parts of the country including tribal areas to provide opportunity to youth from these areas to join the Armed Forces. 

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FDI in Defence Sector

Press Information Bureau 

Government of India

Ministry of Defence 

FDI in Defence Sector 

No agreement has been signed by the Government with other countries relating to FDI in Defence sector. However, in pursuance to the Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and Russia signed in February 1998, a Joint Venture Company, BrahMos Aerospace, between the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) of India and NPO Mashinostroyenia of Russia has been formed for design, development, production of a Supersonic Cruise Missile. 

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Recruitment Rules for Official Language Staff of Indian Railways.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)

(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 132/2014.

No. E(NG)II/2000/RR-1/77.

 New Delhi, Dated: 28/11/2014.

The General Manager (P),

All Zonal Railways/Production Units/Chairmen,RRBs.

Sub: Recruitment Rules for Official Language Staff of Indian Railways.

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Filing Assets and Liabilities for all Public Servants

Press Information Bureau 

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Filing Assets and Liabilities

Section 44 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 mandates that every public servant (as defined in the Act, which includes Ministers, Members of Parliament, Government employees, employees of statutory bodies, PSUs, etc.) shall make a declaration of his assets and liabilities as well of his spouse and dependent children in the manner as provided by or under the said Act. In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) read with clause (k) and clause (l) of sub-section (2) of section 59 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 (1 of 2014), read with section 44 and section 45 of the said Act, the Central Government has notified the Public Servants (Furnishing of Information and Annual Return of Assets and Liabilities and the Limits for Exemption of Assets in Filing Returns) Rules, 2014 in the official Gazette on 14th July, 2014, which, inter alia, contain the forms in which such information/return is required to be filed.

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Pensioner Portal Order - Payment of Death Gratuity to a minor — regarding.

No.7/3/2013-P&PW (F)

Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,

 Khan Market,

New Delhi -110003

Dated the, 2nd December, 2014.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Payment of Death Gratuity to a minor — regarding

In accordance with the existing instructions, the payment of a portion of death gratuity could be made to the guardian, in the absence of a natural guardian, without production of a guardianship certificate. As per the existing orders, an amount of Rs.10,000/- (or the first Rs.10,000/- where amount exceeds Rs.10,000/-)in favour of a minor could be made to his/her guardian, in the absence of a natural guardian, without production of a formal guardianship certificate but subject to production of an indemnity bond.

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