Grant of 30% HRA to staff working Umdanagar, Medchal and Gundlapochampally on par with the staff working in GHMC limits.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E (P & A) II-2012 / HRA-1

New Delhi, dated 18.9.2015.

The General Manager (P),

South-Central Railway,

Secunderabad.

Sub: – Grant of 30% HRA to staff working Umdanagar, Medchal and Gundlapochampally on par with the staff working in GHMC limits.

Please refer to your office letter No. SCR / P-HQ / Ruling / O / 811 / HRA dated 29.06.15 on the above noted subject.

As per the dependency certificates dated 23.6.2015 issued by the District Collector of Ranga Reddy District, Umdanagar, Medchal & Gundlapochampally in Andhra Pradesh fulfill all the conditions prescribed in Para 2 of Board’s letter No.PC-65 / HRA-1/3 dated 22-7-1965, as amended from time to time. The President is, therefore, pleased to decide that Railway employees posted at Umdanagar, Medchal and gundlapochampally, in Andhra Pradesh may be paid House Rent Allowance at the rates applicable to those posted with the classified city of Hyderabad (UA) [‘X’ class city] subject to fulfillment of the conditions laid down for grant of House Rent Allowance.

2. These orders will be valid from 01.06.2015 (a) for a period of 3 yrs ie upto 31.05.2018 or, (b) till the conditions prescribed in Para 2 of Board’s letter 22-7-1965, referred to above continue to be fulfilled in respect of Umdangar (ii) Medchal & (iii) Gundlapochampally or (c) until issue of any further orders in this regard by the Ministry of Railways, whichever is earliest.

3. The period at (a) of Para 2 above may, however, be extended after obtaining a fresh Dependency Certificate as prescribed in clause (ii) of Para 2 of Board’s letter dated 22-07-1965, as amended from time to time and in accordance with the provisions of Board’s letter No. E (P & A) II-85 / HRA-12 dated 11-3-1986.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Sd / –

(Md Salim. Ahmed)

Dy. Director, Estt. (P & A) II

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Filling up the posts of Loco Inspectors.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2014/M(L)/467/3 Pt

New Delhi, dated 20.07.2015

Chief Mechanical Engineers,

All Indian Railways.

SUB: Filling up the posts of Loco Inspectors.

While reviewing the running staff and supervisors’ position, it is observed that about 27% of Loco Inspectors (LIs) are lying vacant as on 01.04.2015. Railways which are having vacancies more than IR average of 26.3%, are ECR (52.3%), NCR (39.1%), WR (33.1%), NFR (33.0%) and NR (29.2%).

 As the vacancies of LIs are adversely affecting the smooth train operation in Zonal Railways, it is advised that all Zonal Railways should take necessary action expeditiously for filling up of the vacancies of LIs and Should submit a report on action taken in this regard, to this office by 17.08.2015.

Sd/-

(Vivek Kumar)

Exec. Director Mech. Engg. (Tr.)

Railway Board

Source: NFIR

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Relief for Muslim Employees observing fast during Ramzan month & traveling long distances for IFTAR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2015/G/35/1

Dated : 15.06.2015

CIRCULAR

During the Holy month of Ramzan, the time of Iftar coincides with setting of the sun, which takes place quite early.

It has, therefore, been decided that those Muslim Railway employees who observe fast and are required to tavel a long distance to their residence for Iftar, may be allowed to leave office early wherever feasible.

Sd/-

(P.S.Meena)

Director (General Admn.)

Railway Board

To,

All Officers/branches in Railway Board’s Office.

Source:NFIR

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Grant of Washing Allowance to all employees drawing Grade Pay of Rs.1800/- and provided official uniform.

Government of India / Bharat Sarkar

Ministry of Railways / Rail Mantralaya

(Railway Board)

RBE No. 41/2015

No. F(E)I/2005/AL-29/4

New Delhi, dated 01.05.2015

The General Managers,

All Indian Railways etc;,

(As per Standard Mailing List)

Sub: Grant of Washing Allowance to all employees drawing Grade Pay of Rs.1800/- and provided official uniform.

Arising out of a Demand raised in the PNM(NFIR/AIRF), the issue regarding grant of washing Allowance to all employees who have been supplied with uniform but have not been granted Washing Allowance has been under consideration of the Board for quite some time. It has been now decided by the Board to extend the benefit of Washing Allowance to all railway employees who are drawing Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/- and are provided official uniform.

2. These orders will be effective from the date of issue of this order.

3. Hindi Version is enclosed.

4. Please acknowledge receipt.

Sd/-

(Somali Chaturvedi)

Dy. Director Finance (Estt.),

Railway Board

Source: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance/pdf/RBE_41_2015.pdf

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Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees – Revised rates effective from 01.01.2015.

Government of India

Ministry of Railways

(Railway Board)

S.No. PC-VI/349

RBE NO.35/2015

No. PC-VI/2008/1/7/2/1

New Delhi, dated 13.04.2015

The GMs/CAO(R),

All Zonal Railways & Production Units,

(as per mailing list)

Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees – Revised rates effective from 01.01.2015.

Please refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 19.9.2014 (S.No.PC-Vl/346, RBE No.102/2014) on the subject mentioned above. The President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 107% to 113% with effect from 1st January, 2015.

2. The provisions contained in Paras 3, 4 & 5 of this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 09.09.2008 (S.No. PC-VI/3, RBE No. 106/2008) shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.

3. The additional installment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all railway employees. The arrears may be charged to the salary bill and no honorarium is payable for preparing separate bill for this purpose.

4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Sd/-

(Vikram Gulati)

Director, Pay Commission-II

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Family Identity Cards to retiring/retired railway employees.

RBE No. 19/2015

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAILWAY BOARD 

No.E(W) 2003/PS 5-8/1

Date 16.03.2015

The General Manager(P)

        &

The General Manager(Comml.),

All Indian Railways.

Sub: Family Identity Cards to retiring/retired railway employees.

In terms of Board's letter of even number dated 24.08.2006 on the above subject, Family Identity Cards Issued to retiring/retired railway employees are renewed after every 7 years.

2. The issue regarding enhancing the validity of such Family Identity Cards from present 7 years has been under consideration in Board’s Office.  The matter has been considered by Board and it has now been decided that validity of Family Identity Cards issued to retiring/retired railway employees and widows of railway employees will now be for lifetime instead of 7 years.  Other terms and conditions as laid down in Board’s letter of even number dated 04.06.2003 will remain the same.

3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

4. Please acknowledge receipt.

Sd/-

(Debasis Mazumdar)

Director Estt.(Welfare)

Railway Board

Source: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/establishment/E%28W%29/2015/RBE_19_2015.pdf

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