DoE Orders on DA – 9% Effective from 1.7.2018 to all CG Employees

DoE Orders on DA – 9% Effective from 1.7.2018 to all CG Employees

Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 1.7.2018 केन्द्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों को महंगाई भत्ता प्रदान किया जाना – 01.07.2018 से प्रभावी संशोधित दरें

No.1/2/2018-E-II(B) 

Government of India 

Ministry of Finance 

Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi 

Dated the 7th September 2018

Office Memorandum

Subject: Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates Effective from 1.7.2018

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No.1/1/2018-E-IL (B) dated 15th March 2018 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 7% to 9% of the basic pay with effect from 1st July, 2018.

2. The term ‘basic pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.

3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be a distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of FR 9(21).

4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

5. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.

6. In so far as the employees working in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued with the concurrence of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

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 (Nirmala Dev) 

Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Authority: https://www.doe.gov.in

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Clarification on Purchase of Air ticket – DoE Orders dt.27.2.2018

Clarification on Purchase of Air ticket – DoE Orders dt.27.2.2018

No.19024/22/2017-EIV 

Government of lndia 

Ministry of Finance 

Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi 

Dated the 27th February, 2018

Office Memorandum

Subject: Guidelines on Air Travel on Official Tours – Purchase of air ticket from authorized agent.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments’ O.M No, 19024/22/2017-E.IV dated 19.07.2017 regarding guidelines on Air travel where the Govt. of India bears the cost of passage. As per this 0.M., Ministries/Departments were asked to ensure that these instructions are given adequate coverage and were to be circulated to all so that ‘lack of knowledge’ of the rules is not cited as an excuse. In spite of these instructions, a large number of cases for relaxation of air travel guidelines due to purchase of air ticket from unauthorized travel agents, are still being received in this Department.

2. The matter has been re-considered and it has been decided that all such cases of air travel where tickets have been purchased after issue of this Department’s O.M. dated 19.07.2017, seeking relaxation of air travel guidelines pertaining to purchase of air ticket from authorized agent, should have the approval of Secretary of the Administrative Ministry before referring the same to Department of Expenditure.

This is issued with the approval of Secretary Expenditure.

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(Nirmala Dev) 

Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Authority: www.doe.gov.in/ 

Original link: Finmin Orders 

Download link: DoE LTC 27.02.2018

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Purchase of Laptops/Notebooks for Eligible Officers – DoE Orders

Purchase of Laptops/Notebooks for Eligible Officers – DoE Orders

F.No.08(34)/2017-E II(A) 

Ministry of Finance 

Department of Expenditure E.ll(A).B.ranch

New Delhi, the 20th February, 2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Instructions for the purchase of laptops/notebooks and similar devices for eligible officers – revised guidelines.

ln supersession to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum bearing No. 08(64)/2017-E.ll(A) dated 27th September 2016, regarding purchase of Note Book/Lap-Top computers by Ministries/ Departments & delegation of powers thereof, it has been decided that lap{op; tablet; notepad; ultrabook; notebook, net-book or devices of similar categories may be issued to officers of the rank of Deputy Secretary and above for discharge of official work. These powers shall continue to be exercised in consultation with the Financial Adviser by the Secretary of the Ministry/ Department or any other authority who are specifically delegated these powers by this Ministry from time to time, duly taking into consideration the functional requirements and budgetary provisions.

2. This would, however, be subject to the following conditions:

(i) Cost of device: The Cost of device including Standard software* shall not exceed Rs. 80,000/- Standard Software: Any software (Operating System, Antivirus software or MS-Office etc.) that is essential for the running of device towards discharge of official functions/duties.

(ii) Purchase Procedures: As prescribed under GFRS/CVC guidelines may be followed.

(iii) Safety, Security & Maintenance of Device: The officer, who is given the device, shall be personally responsible for its safety and security as well as security of data/information, though the device shall continue to remain Government property. The officer concerned will be at liberty to get the device insured at his personal cost.

(iv) Retention/Replacement of device:

a) No new device may be sanctioned to an officer, who has already been allotted a device, in a Ministry /Department, up to five years. Any further issue of laptop in case of loss/damage beyond repairs within the prescribed period, should be considered only after the cost is recovered from the officer based on the book value after deducting the depreciation.

b) For the purpose of calculation of the book value, a depreciation of 25% per year, on straight line method, be adopted.

c) Post the completion of five years of usage, the officer shall retain the issued device.

(v) Conditions at the time of transfer, Superannuation etc.:

a) ln case where, at the time of purchase of device if the residual service of the officer is less than 5 years or in case the officer is transferred/deputed to State Govt. but with residual service of less than 5 years or the officer leaves the Government Service within 5 years of purchase of such device, the officer concerned will have the option of retaining the device by paying the annunl after deducting the depreciation.

b) Upon transfer/deputation of the officer to other Ministry/ Departments Attached/Subordinate offices of the Government of India or to the State Government in case of Officers of the All India Services, the officer will have the option of retaining the existing device and in case of such retention, this fact should be specifically mentioned in the Last Pay Certificate (LPC).

3. lnstructions for Ministries/Departments:

(i) For the officials who are currently holding laptops, notebooks or similar devices in accordance with the provisions of O.M. dt. 2710912016, the terms & conditions for retention/disposal of the device shall continue to be governed under the existing instructions of the said O.M.

(ii) The applicability of the provisions of this order to the officers of Armed Forcesi Para-Military Forces, officers of MoD & other similar establishments would be subject to restrictions imposed by the concerned departments/organizations duly taking into consideration the security of information. ln all such cases the security of the information shall be the responsibility of the concerned department.

4. This is issued with the approval of Secretary (Expenditure).

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 (Dr. Bhartendu Kumar Singh) 

Directo(E.IIA)

Authority: www.doe.gov.in

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Vacant Posts in the Grade of Canteen Attendant in the Departmental Finance Canteen – DoE Orders

Vacant Posts in the Grade of Canteen Attendant in the Departmental Finance Canteen – DoE Orders

Department Expenditure is in the process of filling up vacant posts in the grade of Canteen Attendant in the Departmental Finance Canteen.

F.No.A-12026/02/2016-Ad.II 

Government of India 

Ministry of Finance 

Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi, 

Dated, the 17 November, 2017

A. The Ministry of Finance, Department Expenditure is in the process of filling up vacant posts in the grade of Canteen Attendant in the Departmental Finance Canteen of this Department.

B. Applications are invited on direct recruitment basis as under:-

Name of the post	Pay Scale	Age as on closing date	SC	ST	OBC	UR	PwD	Total No. of post
Canteen Attendant	In New Pay Matrix Rs. 18000-56900/-	18-25 years	1	1	2	4	0	8 (Eight)*

(*The number of vacancies is subject to change).

 C. Details of the posts (Minimum educational qualification, experience, age limit etc.);
 1. Pay Scale: Pay Band-I (Rs.5,200 – Rs. 20,200) plus Grade Pay of Rs.1800/-. In New Pay Matrix Level-I (Rs.18000 – 56900) as per recommendations of 7th CPC.

2. Educational Qualification: Matriculation or equivalent from any recognized Institute/ board / Organisation.

3. Age limit: 18-25 Years.

4. Age relaxation: As per existing rules. Relaxation of age limit upto 40 years for Government Servant in accordance with the order issued by the Central Government from time to time.

5. Candidates should apply as per the enclosed proforma only. Application in any other format will not be accepted.

6. Candidates will forward application properly sealed in an envelope to, “The Under Secretary (Admn.), Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, Room No. 225-E, North Block, New Delhi-110001”, through ordinary posts/by hand. Registered applications will not be accepted. Candidates are requested to super scribe the words,” Application for the post of Canteen Attendant” on the top of the envelop while sending the application form.

 7. Last date of receipt of application is 60 Days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.

 8. The Crucial date for determining the age limit shall be the closing date for receipt of application. 

9. Photocopy of the following documents/Certificates to be attached along with application form duly attested.

i) Matriculation or equivalent certificate.
ii) Mark sheet of educational qualification (Matriculation or equivalent)
iii) SC/ST/OBC certificate.
iv) Certificate / diploma in hospitality management / cooking / catering (Optional)
v) Copy of the Employment Exchange Registration ID number.
vi) NOC in original from their present employer in case of Government servant. 

Note:- Original certificate should not be sent with the application. These should be produced only in time of verification of document.

 10. Incomplete / Ineligible application will be deemed to be invalid and will be rejected without intimation to the candidate. Applicant must read the advertisement carefully before applying for the same.

 11. The number of vacancies is subject to change. Further, the employer has the right to cancel or modify this notification without assigning any reason thereof.

 12. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate. ‘No enquiry or correspondence will be entertained’.

 13. No TA/DA is admissible.

 14. The decision of the Appointment Authority will be final.

 15. The recruitment process can be cancelled / postponed / suspended / terminated without any prior notice / assigning any reason at any stage.

 16. Candidates having certificate / diploma in hospitality / cooking / catering may be given preference.

(S.K. Biswas) 

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India.

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 Authority: www.doe.gov.in

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