Grant of Additional House Rent Allowance to CG Employees – Finmin Order 14.8.2018

Grant of Additional House Rent Allowance to CG Employees – Finmin Order 14.8.2018

Grant of additional HRA to the civilian employees of the Central Government serving in the States of North Eastern Region, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands and Ladakh

No.28/1/2017-E.II(B) 

Government of India

 Ministry of Finance 

Depadment of Expenditure

New Delhi, dated the 14th August,2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject- Grant of additional HRA to the civilian employees of the Central Government serving in the States of North Eastern Region, Andaman & Nicobar lslands, Lakshadweep lstands and Ladakh.

Consequent upon revision of rates of House Rent Allowance (HRA)/additional HRA w.e.f. 01.07.2017 vide this Department’s O.M. No.2/5/2017-E.ll(B) dated 07/07/2017 and O.M. of even number dated 19.07.2017 respectively, it has been decided to grant additional HRA at old duty station w.e.f. 01.07.2017 to all those Central Government civilian employees who have been transferred to North Eastern Region, Andaman & Nicobar lslands, Lakshadweep lslands and Ladakh, prior to 01.07.2017 or after 01.07.2017 and continue to remain posted there after 01.07.2017, as under:-

Reference Orders: Grant of House Rent Allowance (HRA) to Central Government employees as per 7th CPC – Finance Ministry Issued Orders on 7.7.2017Additional HRA for Civilian Employees of the Central Government serving in the States of North Eastern Region, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands and Ladakh – Finmin Orders dt.19.7.2017

(i) ln case of civilian employees of Central Government transferred to and posted from a date prior to 01.07.2017 who leave their families behind at the old duty station, the HRA of the old duty station will be calculated on the revised pay drawn on 01.07.2017 with the percentage rates of HRA effective on 01.07.2017 as per 0.M. No. 2/5/2017.E.ll(B) dated 07/07/2017.

(ii) ln case of civilian employees of Central Government transferred to and posted from a date on or after 01.07.2017 who leave their families behind at the old duty station, the HRA of the old duty station will be calculaled on the revised pay drawn on the date of transfer with the percentage rates of HRA etfective on the date of transfer.

2. This is issued wilh the approval of Secretary (Expenditure)

sd/- 

(Nirmala Dev)

 Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government Employees Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2017.

No.1/9/2017-E-II (B)

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, the 20th September, 2017.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government Employees Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2017.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No. 1/3/2017-E.II(B) dated 30th March, 2017 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President Is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 4% to 5% of the basic pay per month, with effect from 1st July, 2017.

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 in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Sd/-

(Nirmala Dev)

Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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Allotment Rules for the Departmental Pool Accommodation - Retention of Residential Accommodation -reg.

F.No.DIT[Inf)/Unit-II/RET-l5/Policy/2014-15

Government of India 

Ministry of Finance

Department of Revenue, Central Board of Directorate Taxes

Directorate of Infrastructure, New Delhi

Date: 19.05.2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Allotment Rules for the Departmental Pool Accommodation - Retention of Residential Accommodation -reg.

Kindly refer to the OMs. F.No.DIT(Int)/RET-l5/POL/2004 dated 13.02.2006, 21.03.2012 as modified by OM dated 24.08.2006 and OM dated 14.02.2012. It is reiterated and clarified that:-

l. The allotment etc. of Department pool Accommodation in the Income Tax Department is governed by allotment rules of Department of Revenue and Company Law notification dated 8th September 1964 and as amended from time to time.

2. In normal circumstances, retention of house after the expiry of 6 months beyond the period permined under sub-rule (2) of S.R.-317-P-12 read with S.R.-317-P-21, is not permissible. The officers retaining the house beyond this period shall be charged market rent as per rules.

3. Any relaxation of rules for retention of house as per SR-3l7-B-25 of the allotment rules (supra) requires approval of Hon’ble Finance Minister. Even in such cases where rules are relaxed for retention of house, market rent is to be charged.

4. In case of transfers, Principal CCIT/CCIT may forward cases of retention of house beyond the period of 8 months only in extremely rare cases with detailed justification for the approval of Hon’ble Finance Minister.

5. The retention of Departmental Pool accommodation, upon transfer of an officer from one station to another, thus, will be governed as per the following norms:-

S.No.	Period (from date oftransfer)	Authority	Rule	Rent Proposed to be charged
1.	First 2 months	-	As per Sub-Rule (2) of SR-317-P-12	Normal.
2.	Up to further 6 months	HOD	As per SR-317-P-21	Double.
3.	Any further period	Finance Minister	As per SR-317-P-25	Penal/Market rent.

6. The justification for forwarding a particular case shall be brought out clearly after giving due consideration to the reasons quoted by an officer, genuineness of the same, status of housing scenario, waitlist/changelist etc for Departmental Pool Accommodation at that particular station or any other factors as found relevant.

7. The cases of retention along with all relevant documents should be forwarded to the Directorate of Infrastructure at least three months before the expiry of the stipulated period of 8 months.

8. The proforma for submission of proposals for retention of residential accommodation beyond 8 months by the Principal CCIT (CCA)/CCIT concerned is enclosed at Annexure‘A’.

9. The officer seeking retention beyond 8 months shall apply for such retentions atleast 4 months before the expiry of the stipulated period of 8 months to the Principal CCIT(CCA)/CCIT concerned.

This issues with the approval of Chairman, CBDT.

Sd/-

(Roli Khare)

DDIT (Infra)-II

New Delhi

Source:http://irsofficersonline.gov.in/Documents/OfficalCommunique/1519201455352.pdf

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Expenditure Management – Economy Measures and Rationalization of Expenditure.

No.7(2)1E.Coord/2013
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, the 18th September, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Expenditure Management – Economy Measures and Rationalization of Expenditure.

   Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure has been issuing austerity instructions from time to time with a view to containing non- developmental expenditure and releasing additional resources for priority schemes. The last set of instructions was issued on 31st May 2012, 1st November 2012 and 14th November 2012. Such measures are intended at promoting fiscal discipline, without restricting the operational efficiency of the Government. In the context of the current fiscal situation, there is a need to continue to rationalize expenditure and optimize available resources. With this objective, the following measures for fiscal prudence and economy will come into immediate effect:-

2.1 Cut in Non-Plan expenditure:
   For the year 2013-2014, every Ministry/Department shall effect a mandatory 10% cut in non-Plan expenditure excluding interest payment, repayment of debt, Defence capital, salaries, pension and the Finance Commission grants to the States. No re-appropriation of funds to augment the Non-Plan heads of expenditure on which cuts have been imposed, shall be allowed during the current fiscal year.

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Guidelines on Air Travel on Official Tours / Leave Travel Concession (LTC) – reg.

No.19024/1/2012-E.IV
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block. New Delhi
Dated the 9th July, 2013

Office Memorandum

Subject: Guidelines on Air Travel on Official Tours / Leave Travel Concession (LTC) – reg.

   Reference is invited to instructions issued by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance from time-to-time regarding the procedure for booking of air tickets on Government account. As per existing procedure Government officials/offices can book the air tickets directly from Airlines (at Booking counters / Website of Airlines) and if needed, by utilizing the services of authorized agents. viz. M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited (BLCL) and M/s Ashok Travels & Tours (ATT) [Department of Expenditure OM No.19024/1/2009-E.IV dated 16/09/2010 refers]. Air tickets for travel on LTC, to a limited extent, can also be get booked through Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation(IRCTC) [Department of Personnel & Training 0M No. 31011/6/2002-Estt.(A) dated 02/12/2009 refers].

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Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme -1980 — Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.01.2013 to 31.12.2013.

No.7(2)/EV/2012
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, the 15th January, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme -1980 — Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.01.2013 to 31.12.2013.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s O.M. No.7 (1)/EV/2012 dated 9th May, 2012 forwarding therewith Tables of Benefits under CGEGIS for the year 2012. New Tables of Benefits for the savings fund of the Scheme based on a subscription of Rs. 10 per month from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 per month w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards have been prepared for the year 2013 and a copy of the table is enclosed.

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Public Notice - Fake Emails attaching forged certificates issued by Ministry of Finance.

Ministry of Finance

Department of Economic Affairs

Administration Division

North Block, New Delhi

Dated 18th July,2011

ADVISE

   It has come to the notice of Department of Economic Affairs that some Organisations/People are sending e-mails attaching forged certificates issued by Ministry of Finance by using the names of the officers of this Department, to enable people claim awards/lotteries.

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