Combined Defence Services Examination (II)-2012 – Declaration of Written Result Thereof.

   On the basis of the results of the COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (II)-2012 held by the Union Public Service Commission in September, 2012, 9833 candidates with the following Roll Numbers have qualified for being interviewed by the Service Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence, for admission to (i) Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 135th Course commencing in July, 2013 (ii) Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala Course commencing in July, 2013 (iii) Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course for 194th F(P) Course commencing in July, 2013 (iv) Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai  98th  SSC Course (for Men) commencing in October, 2013 and (v) Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai, 12th SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course commencing in October, 2013.

   2. The result/Marks of the candidate bearing Roll No.122059 has been kept in sealed cover as per the Hon’ble High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, Jaipur order dated 13.09.2012 in respect of CWP No.13619/2012 filed by candidate.

   3. The ratio of candidates shortlisted for the examination per vacancy is 19.20.

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MERGER OF DA IN BASIC PAY.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED     QUESTION NO    3632

ANSWERED ON      14.12.2012

MERGER OF DA IN BASIC PAY

   3632 .    Shri SOMENDRA NATH MITRA
   Will the Minister of    FINANCE     be pleased to state:-

   (a)    whether various Associations/ Organisations of Central Government employees demanded merger of 50 per cent Dearness Allowance into the basic pay of Central Government employees and pensioners;

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Expected DA from January 2013 - AICPIN for the month of December 2012.

Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) December 2012

   The All-India CPI-IW for December, 2012 rose by 1 point and pegged at 219 (two hundred and nineteen). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.46 per cent between .November and December compared with (–)1.01 per cent between the same two months a year ago.

   The largest upward contribution to the change in current index came from Miscellaneous Group which increased by 1.08 per cent, contributing 0.49 percentage points to the total change. This was followed by Clothing, Bedding & Footwear and Fuel & Light groups with 1.17 and 0.92 percent respectively contributing 0.13 and 0.10 percentage points to the change. At item level , largest upward pressure came from Rice, Wheat Atta, Groundnut oil, Fish Fresh, Goat Meat, Poultry (Chicken), Onion, Tea (Leaf), Tea (readymade),Electricity charges, Firewood, Sweater, E.S.I. contribution, Medicine (Allopathic), Private Tution Fees, us fare, Flower/ Flower Garlands, Tailoring Charges, etc.

   The largest downward contribution to the change in current index came from Vegetables & Fruits with a decline of (-) 8.33 per cent contributing (-) 1.21 percentage points to the total change.

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Amendment in Rule 5(2), 29, 29-A, 30 ,31, 32(1), 37, 37(A), 48A(5),48(B) and 48(C) of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972.

THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART-II 3(i)]

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(Department of Pension and Pensioner's Welfare)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 21st December, 2012

   G.S.R. 928(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 and clause (5) of article 148 of the Constitution and, after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in relation to conditions of service of persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, namely:-

   (1) These rules may be called the Central Civil Services (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2012.

   (2) Save as otherwise provided, these rules shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

   2. In the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, (hereinafter referred to as the said rules) in rule 5, in sub-rule (2), the proviso shall be omitted and shall be deemed to have been omitted with effect from the 1st Day of January, 1996.

   3. In the said rules, rule 29 shall be omitted.

   4. In the said rules, for rule 29A the following rule shall be substituted, namely:-

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Revision of designations of erstwhile Group D staff- suggestions.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2013/TT-I/7/6/1

Rail Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated 21/01/2013

Chief Operations Managers
All Indian Railways (except KR)

Sub: Revision of designations of erstwhile Group D staff- suggestions.

   6th CPC in para 2.2.9 of its report has recommended that all the present employees belonging to Group D who possess the prescribed qualifications for entry level in in Group ‘C’ will be placed in Group ‘C’ running pay band w.e.f 1.1.2006. Other Group D employees, who do not possess the prescribed qualifications, are to be retrained and thereafter upgraded and placed in Group ‘C’ running pay band. Further, in para 3.7.9 of 6th CPC’s report, it has also been mentioned that the job description of the Group D posts so upgraded and placed in Group C shall also be revised and re-defined with emphasis on multi-skilling so that a single employee is able to perform various jobs (Annexure-A).

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Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 — The re-exercise of option under Rule 6 of the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 in the case of employees covered under letter dated 23.03.2012.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(Railway Board)

S.No.PC-VI/312
No.PC-VI/2012/I/RSRP/1

RBE No. 06/2013
New Delhi, dated 28.01.2013

The GMs/CAOs(R),
All Indian Railways & Production Units
(As per mailing list)

Sub: Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 — The re-exercise of option under Rule 6 of the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 in the case of employees covered under letter dated 23.03.2012.

   As per provisions contained in Rules 5 & 6 of the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules 2008, the railway employee had an option to elect to come over to the revised pay structure either from 01.01.2006 or from the date of his next increment or from the date of promotion, upgradation of pay scales. Such an option was to be exercised within 3 months from the date of publication of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008. The rule also provides that the option once exercised shall be final.

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AIRF References: Payment of difference in TA to the employees due to implementation of MACP Scheme.

All India Railwaymen's Federation
4, State Entry Road,
New Delhi-110055.

No.AIRF/159

                 Dated: January 28, 2013

The Secretary(E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: Payment of difference in TA to the employees due to implementation of MACP Scheme.

   Consequent upon implementation of the orders, modifying ACP Scheme as MACP Scheme on the basis of recommendations of VI CPC, many employees were granted financial upgradation under MACP Scheme w.e.f  01.09.2008. T.A. amount was claimed by the employees as per their old grade pay prior to their financial upgradation, and they are due for the arrears of TA with retrospective effect due to implementation of MACP orders.

   The matter was taken up by our affiliate, S.C. Railway Mazdoor Union, with South Central Railway Administration, requesting payment of supplementary claims relating to difference of TA on enhanced pay of the employees who have been granted benefit of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme with retrospective effect.

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Requests for cadre clearance — procedure to be adopted reg.

No. 2/1/2013/CS-I (P)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension
Department of Personnel & Training

2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi. Dated the 17th January 2013.

Subject: Requests for cadre clearance — procedure to be adopted reg.

   As Ministries/ Departments are aware, CS.I Division, DoPT is the cadre controlling authority for CSS Officers. This Division grants cadre clearance to CSS officers of US and above level for applying to deputation posts, foreign training and private foreign visits. This Department is also the competent authority to accept requests for voluntary retirement and resignation of US and above level officers.

   2. This Department has devised formats for seeking cadre clearance and approvals for voluntary retirement/resignation. It has been observed that many times the requests for cadre clearance/ approvals are received without furnishing information in the prescribed format. On several occasions it has been noticed that requests are not sent in original and only fax/photocopies are received. Further, Administrative Vigilance Division (AVD), DoPT is the Disciplinary Authority for US and above level officers of CSS. In view of this, vigilance clearance from AVD is necessary before considering requests of officers for cadre clearance for various purposes.

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Check list for sending proposals to DOPT for framing/amendment of Recruitment Rules.

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Room No.215-A/II, North Block, New Delhi

Dated the 28th  January, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:-  Check list for sending proposals to DOPT for framing/amendment of Recruitment Rules.

   The undersigned is directed to state that instructions on framing / amendment of Recruitment Rules prescribe that the proposal for framing/ amendment Recruitment Rules for Groups 'A' & 'B' posts /services as approved by the Administrative Ministries/ Departments should be referred to this Department in certain format (viz Annexure I to III) and accompanied with other documents/ information, for consideration of this Department.

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Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners - reg.

F.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare

3rd Floor Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-ll0 003.
Dated the 28th January, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: - Revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners - reg.

   The undersigned is directed to say that in pursuance of Government's decision on the recommendations of Sixth Central Pay Commission, orders were issued for revision of pension/family pensioners vide this Department's OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1.9.2008, as amended from time to time.

   2. It has been decided that the pension of pre-2006 pensioners as revised w.e.f. 1.1.2006 in terms of para 4.1 or para 4.2 of the aforesaid OM dated 1.9.2008, as amended from time to time, would be further stepped up to 50% of the sum of minimum of pay in the pay band and the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which the pensioner had retired, as arrived at with reference to the fitment tables annexed to the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM No.l/l/2008-IC dated 30th August, 2008. In the case of HAG and above scales, this will be 50% of the minimum of the pay in the revised pay scale arrived at with reference to the fitment tables annexed to the above-referred OM dated 30.8.2008 of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure.

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Revision of rates of stipend to apprentices and trainees on Railways.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

S.No. PC-VI/310
No. PC-V/2008/PS/1(Stipend)

RBE No.04/2013
New Delhi, dated 18-01-2013

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways & Production Units
(As per mailing list)

Sub: Revision of rates of stipend to apprentices and trainees on Railways.

   Consequent upon the revision of training period from 78 weeks to 12 months (52 weeks) for the Jr. Engineer Mechanical Department, item No. 28 of the Schedule of Board’s letter of even number dated 15-12-2008 stands modified as under:

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Withdrawal process/Exit Guidelines for NPS employees.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

              Sub:- Withdrawal process/Exit Guidelines for NPS employees.

             Read:- 1. G.O. No.FD (Spl) 04 PET 2005, dated 31.03.2006
                         2. G.O. No.FD (Spl) 28 PEN 2009, dated 29.03.2010
                         3. G.O. No.FD (Spl) 01 PEN 2010, dated 20.10.2010                                       
                                                            ---
Preamble:- 

         Government of Karnataka has introduced a Defined Contribution Pension System known as New Pension system/scheme for its employees joining Government service on or after 1.4.2006 vide G.O. read at above (1) & (2) above.  This system/scheme is made operational from 1.4.2010 and the NPS is made applicable for the members of the All India Services (Karnataka cadre) joining the All India Service on or after 1.4.2004, in
G.O. read at (3) above.

         This G.O. is issued to detail the procedure for withdrawal of employees from the scheme before  attaining the age of superannuation and settlement of claims of the NPS employees in case of death while in service or on attaining the age of superannuation.

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Application of the provisions of Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952: Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 and Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976 to Railways contracts.

Government Of India
Ministry Of Railways
(Railway Board)

No. 2012/CE-I/CT/O/22

New Delhi, Dated 14.12.2012.

Addressed To
(As per Mailing List ‘A’ Attached).

Sub: Application of the provisions of Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952: Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 and Employees Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976 to Railways contracts.

   1. Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (hereinafter called the ‘Act’) was enacted as a measure of social welfare legislation.

   2. The Contractors engaged in various contracts deploying workers across Indian Railways come under the purview of the Act. As per Section 1(3), read with Section 16 of the Act, being the principal employer, even though Indian Railways are not covered under the Act, the Contractors working with Indian Railways are covered under the provisions of the Act. The relevant provisions of the EPF Act and its Scheme on liabilities and duties of the principal employer are enclosed as Annexure-II.

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Tamil Nadu Government Pensioners’ Health Fund Scheme, 1995 – Orders on approval of Registered Private Hospitals with effect from 01.04.2005 issued – Amendment – Issued.

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
2013

FINANCE (PENSION) DEPARTMENT
G.O.No.18,  Dated: 10th January, 2013

Tamil Nadu Government Pensioners’ Health Fund Scheme, 1995 – Orders on approval  of  Registered Private Hospitals with effect from 01.04.2005 issued  – Amendment  – Issued.

Read the following:-

1. G.O.Ms. No. 378, Finance (Pension) Department, dated 13.10.2005.

2. G.O.Ms. No. 128, Finance (Pension) Department, dated 12.04.2007.

3. From the Vasan Eye Care Hospital, letter dated 21.08.2012.

ORDER:

The following amendments are issued to the Government Orders first and second read above.

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Pre 2006 Pensioners : Benefits of 6th CPC to Pre 2006 Pensioners - reg.

   Whether the Central Government employees, who retired before 2006 have been deprived off the benefits of Sixth Pay Commission as recommended by the Central Pay Commission..?

   The Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Shri.V.Narayanasamy answered in the Parliament to the question above quoted on 19th December 2012 as follows...

   The orders for implementation of the recommendations of VIth Central Pay Commission for revision of pension of pre-2006 retirees were issued vide Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare OM No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1.9.2008. As per para 4.1 of this OM, the pension/family pension of existing pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners will be consolidated w.e.f. 1.1.2006 by adding together.

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Nomination of Liaison Officer and Setting up of Cell in each Ministry/ Department for enforcement of orders of reservations in posts and services of the Central Government.

No.43011/153/2010-Estt.(Res.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi-110001
Dated the 4th  January, 2013.

 
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

 
Subject:- Nomination of Liaison Officer and Setting up of Cell in each Ministry/ Department for enforcement of orders of reservations in posts and services of the Central Government.

   The undersigned is directed to say that the instructions have been issued by the Department of Personnel and Training from time to time for nomination of Liaison Officers, their roles, duties & responsibilities and setting up of a Special Reservation Cell in each Ministry/ Department under the direct control of the Liaison Officer for enforcement of orders of reservation in posts and services of the Central Government.

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RECRUITMENT OF ASSTT. SUB INSPECTOR(FITTER/MOTOR MECHANIC/ AUTO ELECTRICIAN) IN CISF – 2012.

Directorate General
Central Industrial Security Force 
(Ministry of Home Affairs)

                                                                                 CLOSING DATE : 05.02.2013 

 
RECRUITMENT OF ASSTT. SUB INSPECTOR(FITTER/MOTOR MECHANIC/ AUTO ELECTRICIAN) IN CISF – 2012

    Applications are invited from Male Indian citizens for filling up the following vacancies of Asstt. Sub Inspector (Fitter/Motor Mechanic/Auto Electrician) in Central Industrial Security Force. They will be governed under CISF Act and Rules as well as Central Civil Services Rules applicable to other members of the Force and other Acts and Rules applicable from time to time.  On appointment they shall be entitled for the pension benefits as per the  “New Restructured Defined Contributory Pension Scheme” applicable for the new entrants to the Central Government services w.e.f. 01-01-2004.

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Acceptance and depositing of Bank Draft/Pay Order in the Government account on account of booking charges of holiday homes by different Booking Authorities.

File No. D-11028/23/82-Regions (Vol.II)
Government of India
Ministry of Urban Development
Directorate of Estates

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated ; 17-01-2013

Office Memorandum

Subject: Acceptance and depositing of Bank Draft/Pay Order in the Government account on account of booking charges of holiday homes by different Booking Authorities.

   Booking of rooms/suits of holiday home at Shimla, Agra, etc. is made by different booking authorities (i.e. EM, Kolkata’ AEM’ Chennai and AEM, Nagpur) but demand draft/pay order is received in the name of Assistant Estate Manager, Shimla or Assistant Director of Estates (Cash), New Delhi as the case may be. After confirmation of booking of holiday home, the demand draft/pay order received by the aforesaid booking authorities is then sent to AEM, Shimla or Assistant Director of Estates (Regions), New Delhi for deposit in the Government account. Such practice takes considerable time in actual realisation of revenue to the Government.

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Consolidated Instructions on compassionate appointment — regarding.

F.No.14014/02/2012--Estt. (D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

North Block,
New Delhi
Dated the 16th  January, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:-  Consolidated Instructions on compassionate appointment  — regarding.

   The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Department's O.M.  No.14014/6/94-Estt(D) dated 09.10.1998 vide which Scheme for "Compassionate Appointment under Central Government"  was issued.

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No proposal to Increase the age of retirement from 60 to 65: Govt. replied in Parliament.

   In reply of question "whether the Government proposes to increase the age of retirement of Government employees from 60 to 65?" asked by Shri Mahabal Mishra in last session of Lok Sabha, the Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Shri. V. Narayanasamy has replied that there is no such proposal at present.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 1975
ANSWERED ON 05.12.2012

AGE OF RETIREMENT

   1975 . Shri MAHABAL MISHRA

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

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Tips for Salaried Persons to Save Income tax

   Often, investment for most individuals begins and ends with tax planning. Although it is pertinent to avail tax breaks, this should not be the sole focus. Start by jotting down your key financial objectives, the tentative time of money requirement and the corpus needed to achieve those goals. One can use tax saving investments effectively, to achieve financial goals. For example, one can take a children’s plan that also provides tax benefit. Consider the impact of inflation on your needs. After your first few working years, as income goes up, it is wise to invest beyond one’s tax saving investments to achieve your goals. Also, evaluate the life cover requirement, while planning for your taxes.

   As you begin your career, you may not have visibility on your needs. In this case, set a target of corpus achievement. For example, how quickly you can hit a corpus of Rs 1 crore from tax savings investments. You can accelerate this by increasing your contribution yearly, keeping in mind salary hikes and inflation.

   Having a goal makes the exercise of investing more interesting and there is always the corpus to look forward to. Having clarity will also help you keep track.

   There are a range of avenues with different levels of risk, return and liquidity. Choose an appropriate mix of investments to maintain an appropriate asset allocation and to help achieve your financial objectives. Past returns data may be misleading. Example, when markets are at a high and about to fall, equities will give you the best track record. Today, when markets are down, it could be a better time to invest with a three year horizon. The maturity should suit the needs you are planning for. Keep in mind the tax you need to pay on the returns.

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Revision of pay scale of the whole time employees paid from contingencies.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

Sub:-  Revision  of pay scale  of the whole time employees paid from contingencies.

Read : Government  Order No.FD 01 SRP 2008, Dated: 16-01-2010

PREAMBLE:

   In  Government Order dated:16.01.2010  read above, sanction was accorded  for the revision of pay scale of the whole time employees  paid from Contingencies in  all  Departments of  Government from  Rs.2500-3850 to Rs.4800-7275  with effect from 16.01.2010.  Consequent  on the general revision of the pay scales of the State Government Employees with effect from 1st April 2012 as per KCS (Revised Pay) Rules 2012, the question  of revision of the pay scale of the whole time employees  paid from Contingencies  has been examined by the Government and the following orders are issued.

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Pension - Implementation of National Pension System to employees joining service with effect from 01.04.2013 - Orders issued.

GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
Abstract

Pension - Implementation of National Pension System to employees joining service with effect from 01.04.2013 - Orders issued.

FINANCE (PENSION-A) DEPARTMENT

G.O.(P) No. 20/2013/Fin. Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 07. 01.2013

Read: G.O(P) No. 441/2012/Fin dated 08.08.2012

ORDER

   In accordance with the national pattern adopted by the Central Government and various State Governments, Government vide G.O read above, decided, in principle, that the National Pension System (NPS) shall be introduced with effect from 01.04.2013 which shall be applicable to all appointments made thereafter.

   2. Government, after having examined the matter in detail, are pleased to implement National Pension System in the State with effect from 01.04.2013 and issue the following further orders:

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Revision of enhanced rate of Ordinary Family pension in respect of pre-2006 Armed Forces family pensioners — Clarification regarding.

No 2(1)/2012/D(Pen/Policy)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
Sena Bhawan, New Delhi

Dated; 16.01.2013

To
The Chief of Army Staff
The Chief of Naval Staff
The Chief of Air Staff

Subject: Revision of enhanced rate of Ordinary Family pension in respect of pre-2006 Armed Forces family pensioners — Clarification regarding.

Sir,

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter No 17(4)/2008(1)/D(Pen/Policy) dated 11.11.2008, issued for implementation of Government decisions on the recommendations of 6th CPC for revision of pension/family pension in respect of pre-2006 Armed Forces pensioners/family pensioners.

   2. As per provisions contained in Para 5 of this Ministry’s above said letter dated 11.11.2008, the revised consolidated normal rate of Ordinary Family pension in no case be lower than thirty percent of the minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the grade pay (minimum of pay scales in cases of HAG and above) corresponding to the pre-revised scale from which the pensioner/deceased Armed Force personnel had retired/discharged/ died including Military Service Pay and ‘X’ Group pay where applicable.

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Implementation of the Government decision on the recommendations of Committee on the issues related to Defence Service Personnel and Ex-Servicemen, 2012 - Minimum guaranteed pension to pre-2006 Commissioned Officers pensioners/family pensioners.

No. 1 (11)/2012-D(Pen/Policy)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence,
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

New Delhi, Dated 17th January 2013.

To
The Chief of the Army Staff
The Chief of the Naval Staff
The Chief of the Air Staff

SUBJECT: Implementation of the Government decision on the recommendations of Committee on the issues related to Defence Service Personnel and Ex-Servicemen, 2012 - Minimum guaranteed pension to pre-2006 Commissioned Officers pensioners/family pensioners.

Sir,

   The under signed is directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter No. 17(4)/2008 (1)/D(Pen/Policy) dated 11.11.2008 as amended, issued for implementation of Government decision on the recommendations of the Sixth CPC for revision of pension/family pension in respect of pre-2006 Armed Forces pensioners/family pensioners. As per provisions contained in Para 5 therein, with effect from 1.1.2006 revised pension and revised ordinary family pension of all pre-2006 Armed Forces pensioners/family pensioners determined in terms of fitment formula laid down in Para 4.1 of above said letter dated 11.11.2008, shall in no case be lower than fifty percent and thirty percentage respectively, of the minimum of the pay in the pay band plus the Grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised scale from which the pensioner had retired/discharged/invalided out/died including Military Service Pay and ‘X Group pay, where applicable. Accordingly, rates of minimum guaranteed pension/ordinary family pension for Commissioned Officers were notified under Annexure-II (for pensioners of Regular Commission), Annexure-IIA (for pensioners of Military Nursing Services), Annexure-IIB (for pensioners of Territorial Army) and Annexure-IIC (Post-1996 Emergency/Short Service Commission pensioners) of this Ministry’s letter No 17(3)/2010/D(Pen/Policy) dated 15.11.2010 and No 17(4)/2008(1)/D(Pen/Policy)-Vol. VI dated 18.1.2011. The minimum guaranteed pension / family pension in respect of pre1996 Emergency/Short Service Commission pensioners has, however, been notified vide this Ministry’s letter No 1(1)/2007-D(Pen/Policy) dated 3.9.2009.

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Assured Career Progression Scheme (ACPS) for the Railway Employees -regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

S. No. PC-VI/ 309
No. PC-V/2004/ACP/1

RBE No. 01/2013
New Delhi, dated.14/01/2013

The General Managers
All Indian Railways & PUs
(As per mailing list)

Subject:- Assured Career Progression Scheme (ACPS) for the Railway Employees -regarding.

   Please refer to Board’s letter No. PC.V/99/I/1/l, dated 01-10-1999 on the above subject, Para-8 of the Annexure-1 of Board’s above cited letter dt. 01-10-1999 provided as under:

     "8. The financial upgradation under the ACP Scheme shall be purely personal to the employee and shall have no relevance to his/her seniority position. As such, there shall be no additional financial upgradation for the senior employee on the ground that the junior employee in the grade has got higher pay-scale under the ACP Scheme."

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Distribution of work among various non—teaching posts in Kendriya Vidyalayas - regarding.

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi 110 016

Date: 15.01.2013

F.11029-21/2012-KVSHQ (Admn.-l)

The Deputy Commissioner
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
All Regional Offices

SUB: Distribution of work among various non—teaching posts in Kendriya Vidyalayas - regarding.

Sir/Madam,

   In pursuance of the decision taken in the JCM meeting held on 25.07.2012 a committee was constituted for the purpose of study of the work distribution among various non—teaching posts in Kendriya Vidyalayas. Accordingly based on the recommendations of the committee the competent authority, KVS has decided to distribute the work among various non-teaching posts such as Section Officer/Assistant/UDC/LDC/Sub-staff with immediate effect. The post-wise details are given in Annexure-I.

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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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Details Regarding Revision in Passenger Fares W.E.F. 22.01.2013.

   The Ministry of Railways has now issued circular giving details of its decision to revise Passenger Fares w.e.f. 22.01.2013.  Details of the fare revision are as under:-

S.N.	Class	Increase in Fare per Passenger Kilo Meter (PKM)	Minimum distance for charge
i	Second Class Ordinary (Suburban)	02 paise	No change (existing – 10 Kms)
ii	Second Class Ordinary (Non-Suburban)	03 paise	No change (existing – 10 Kms)
iii	Second Class	04 paise	50 kms
iv	Sleeper Class	06 paise	No change (existing – 200 Kms)
v	AC Chair Car	10 paise	150 kms
vi	AC 3-Tier	10 paise	300 kms
vii	First Class	03 paise	No change (existing – 100 Kms)
viii	AC 2 - Tier	06 paise	No change (existing – 300 Kms)
ix	AC First Class	10 paise	No change (existing – 300 Kms)

   2. Minimum Fare: The Minimum fare chargeable will be Rs. 5.
 
   3. Development Charge: On the revised basic fares which shall become effective from 22.01.2013, development charge shall not be leviable.

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Guidelines & Ceiling Rates for Liver Transplant Surgery in respect of CGHS / CS(MA) beneficiaries

F.No.S-14025/3/2010-MS/CGHS (P) 
Government of India 
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare 
Department of Health & Family Welfare

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 
Dated the 16th January, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Guidelines & Ceiling Rates for Liver Transplant Surgery in respect of CGHS / CS(MA) beneficiaries

   With reference to the above mentioned matter the undersigned is directed to state that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been receiving requests from the Central Government employees and pensioners covered under CGHS / CS(MA) Rules, 1944 seeking approvals for Liver Transplantation surgery in respect of themselves and their eligible family members under CGHS / CS(MA) Rules. The Ministry has been examining these proposals on case to case basis for allowing the medical treatment to the beneficiaries on merits. In view of the increasing number of cases, the matter has been reviewed by this Ministry and it has now been decided to issue guidelines and ceiling rates for permission / reimbursement for Liver Transplant Surgery in respect of CGHS / CS (MA) beneficiaries as per the details mentioned below: -

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Action against Government servants who get appointment on the basis of false SC/ST/OBC certificates.

No.36011/1/2012-Estt. (Res.)
Government of India
Department of Personnel and Training
Establishment (Reservation) Section

North Block, New Delhi-110001
Dated the 10th January, 2013.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Action against Government servants who get appointment on the basis of false SC/ST/OBC certificates.

   The undersigned is directed to invite reference to this Departments OM No.11012/7/91-Estt(A) dated 19.5.1993 which provides as under:-

   Wherever it is found that a Government servant, who was not qualified or eligible in terms of the recruitment rules etc., for initial recruitment in service or had furnished false information or produced a false certificate in order to secure appointment, he should not be retained in service. If, he is probationer or a temporary Government servant, he should be discharged or his services should be terminated. If he has become a permanent Government servant, an inquiry as prescribed in Rule 14 of CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 may be held and if the charges are proved, the Government servant should be removed or dismissed from service. In no circumstances should any penalty be imposed”.

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Eligibility of disabled children for family pension after marriage and Eligibility for two family pensions- clarification regarding.

No.l/33/2012-P&PW (E)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G.& Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated: 16th January, 2013

Sub: (i) Eligibility of disabled children for family pension after marriage and
        (ii) Eligibility for two family pensions- clarification regarding.

   The undersigned is directed to state that the Government has decided to allow continuance of family pension to mentally/physically disabled children who drew, are drawing or may draw family pension even after their marriage. Further, the Government has also decided to allow two family pensions where the pensioner drew, is drawing or may draw two pensions for military and/or civil employments.

   2. In order to implement these decisions, Explanations 1 and 3 after sub-rule 6 of Rule 54 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 have been suitably amended and sub rules 13-A and 13-B have been omitted. A copy of Gazette notification, G.S.R. No. 938 (E), dated 27th December, 2012, giving effect to these amendments is enclosed.

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Regarding tests/investigations at private hospitals/diagnostic laboratories/imaging centres empanelled under CGHS.

S-11045/40 /2012/CGHS/HEC/CGHS (P)
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 15th January, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: - Regarding tests/investigations at private hospitals/diagnostic laboratories/imaging centres empanelled under CGHS.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to the Office Memorandum of even no. dated 1st January, 2013 on the above subject and to further lay down the procedure for getting the diagnostic tests / investigations carried out at the CGHS empanelled private hospitals/diagnostic laboratories / imaging centres on a valid prescription issued by a CGHS Medical Officer / Government Specialist, without a referral / permission letter from the Department concerned or CMO-in-charge of CGHS Weliness Centre, as the case may be.

   2. The CGHS empanelled private hospitals / diagnostic laboratories / imaging centres shall perform the investigations / diagnostic tests as prescribed by the CGHS Medical Officer / Government Specialist on cashless basis to the CGHS pensioner beneficiaries, ex-MPs, freedom fighters and other eligible categories of CGHS beneficiaries, who are presently eligible for credit facility, at CGHS approved rates, only in respect of the tests / investigations for which CGHS rates are available.

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Revision/modification of the pay scale/pay structure of Haryana Government employees.

GOVERNMENT OF HARYANA
FINANCE DEPARTMENT

ORDER

(made under Rule-17 and the Rule- 19 of the Haryana Civil Services (Revised Pay), Rules, 2008)

No. 1/ 19/2009-1PR (ED), Dated, Chandigarh the 10.01.2013

Subject:- Revision/modification of the pay scale/pay structure of Haryana Government employees.

   Whereas pay scales of the State Government employees were revised w.e.f. 01.01.2006 vide Haryana Government Notification No. G.S.R.-44/Const./Art. 309/08, dated 30th December, 2008 and No. G.S.R-45/Const./Art. 309/08, dated 30th December, 2008.

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Grant of Dearness Allowance to the Teaching and Non—teaching employees of Non-Government Aided/Sponsored Education Institutions.

Government of West Bengal
School Education Department
Planning & Budget Branch
Bikash Bhavan, Salt Lake, KolKata-700 091.

No. 10(30) -SE(P&B)/5B-37/2009

Dated: 7th January, 2013.

Sub: Grant of Dearness Allowance to the Teaching and Non—teaching employees of Non-Government Aided/Sponsored Education Institutions who are in the pre-revised scale of pay/Employees of Statutory Bodies/Govt. Undertakings/ Local Bodies etc. with effect from 1st January, 2013.

   The undersigned is directed by order of the Governor to say that the Governor is pleased to direct that all the whole time approved employees of Statutory Bodies/Govt. Undertakings /Local Bodies etc. under the administrative control of this Department, who are in receipt of Dearness Allowance at State Government rates i.e. 45% of Band Pay and Grade Pay taken together, with effect from January 1st, 2012, shall draw Dearness Allowance @52% with effect from 1st January, 2013.

   2. The Dearness Allowance sanctioned hereinabove shall be rounded off to the nearest rupees, in each case.

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Productivity Linked Bonus for the employees of ESI Corporation - 2011-12 - sanction regarding.

HEAD QUARTERS OFFICE
EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION.
PANCHDEEP BHAWAN, CIG MARG, NEW DELHI-2

No.G-3/11/1/2005 - E.lll

Dated: 07.01.2013

MEMORANDUM

Sub: Productivity Linked Bonus for the employees of ESI Corporation - 2011-12 - sanction regarding.

   Ref: This Office OM of even NO. dated 17.10.2012.

   In continuation of this Office OM under reference, the approval of the Competent Authority is hereby communicated for the payment of Productivity Linked Bonus equal to 60 (Sixty) days’ wages to the employees of the Corporation for the year 2011-12 as worked out on the basis of the existing scheme of Productivity Linked Bonus.

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Restrictions on top level executives of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) joining private commercial undertakings after retirement.

No. 2(22)/99-GM
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises

Block No.14, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 7th January, 2013.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Restrictions on top level executives of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) joining private commercial undertakings after retirement.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 15th May, 2008 (copy enclosed) on the subject mentioned above.

   2. The Government has reviewed the position regarding time limit of 30 days for concerned administrative Ministry/Department to communicate the decision on the application(s) seeking permission to accept any appointment/post after retirement in view of the fact that in many cases, a functional Director/CMD would have worked in more than one CPSE during the last five years preceding the retirement and therefore the concerned administrative Ministry/Department would require more than 30 days to consider all aspects/factors as brought out in O.M. dated 15th May, 2008 before arriving at a final decision on such applications. It has accordingly been decided to revise Para 7 of the DPE O.M. dated 15th May, 2008 laying down time limits to read as follows.

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Grant of CCL to widower Railway employee in the event of death of wife left behind two surviving children.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(P&A)l-2011/CPC,LE..3

New Delhi, dated 03.01.2013

The General Secretary,
AIRF,
4, State Entry Road,
Mew Delhi-110 055.

Sir,

Sub:- Grant of CCL to widower Railway employee in the event of death of wife left behind two surviving children.

Ref: Board’s letter No. E(P&A)I-2011/CPC/LE-3 dated 03.05.2012.

   The undersigned is directed to refer to your letter No. AIRF/50(95) dated 19.04.2012 on the above cited subject and it is stated that the matter regarding grant of CCL to widower male employees at par with female employees was referred to DOP&T, which is nodal department in the matter of Leave.

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Railways Relax Condition of Production of Original Proof of Identity during Journey

Railways Relax Condition of Production of Original Proof of Identity during Journey
          
            Ministry of Railways has made some relaxation in the condition of production of original Proof of Identity during train travel and particularly for the passengers belonging to the lower economic classes.
 
            Under this relaxation, attested photocopy of Ration Card with photograph and Nationalised Bank Passbook with photographs shall also be accepted as a prescribed proof of identity only in case of reserved tickets booked through computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters, for undertaking journey in Sleeper (SL) and Second Reserved Sitting (2S) classes.  The photocopy of the Ration Card with photograph and Nationalised Bank Passbook with photograph should be attested by a Gazetted Officer or the Chief Reservation Supervisor or Station Manager/Station Master.  This relaxation applies only to Ration Card and Nationalized Bank Pass Book and not in case of other types of proofs of identity cards  for which  only original proof  will be required during journey.

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Advances to Government servants — Rate of interest for purchase of conveyances during 2012-2013.

F.No. 5(2)-B(PD)/2012
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs

New Delhi, the 7th January, 2013.

OFFICE  MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Advances to Government servants — Rate of interest for purchase of conveyances during 2012-2013.

   The undersigned is directed to state that the rates of interest for advances sanctioned to the Government servants for purchase of conveyances during 2012-2013 i.e. from 1st April, 2012 to 31st March, 2013 are revised as under:

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Tamil Nadu Government: Pongal Festival, 2013 – Grant of Pongal Prize to Pensioners / Family Pensioners and Ex-Village Officers - Orders - Issued.

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
2013
                   
FINANCE (PENSION) DEPARTMENT
G.O.No.6,  Dated: 9th January, 2013
( Margazhi-25, Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2043)

Pongal Festival, 2013 – Grant of Pongal Prize to Pensioners / Family Pensioners and Ex-Village Officers - Orders - Issued.

Read the following:-
1. G.O.Ms.No.2, Finance (Pension) Department, dated:02.01.2012
2. G.O.Ms.No.5, Finance  (Allowances) Department, dated:9.01.2013.

ORDER: 
                                  
   The Government sanction a lumpsum Pongal Prize amount of Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred only) to all pensioners including adhoc pensioners of all categories and family pensioners of Government including All India Service, Aided Educational Institutions, Local  Bodies and Ex-Village Officers.

   2. This order shall be applicable to all the existing pensioners / family pensioners mentioned in paragraph 1 above.  This order shall also be applicable to provisional pensioners.  The Pongal Prize amount shall not be admissible to those employees who retire on or after 09.01.2013 and to the families of those employees who die in harness on or after 09.01.2013.

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Railway Minister Announces increase in Rail Passenger Fares.

   Ministry of Railways has decided to increase the passenger fares  with effective from the midnight of 21st January 2013 and 22nd January 2013 (i.e. w.e.f. 0000 hours of 22-1-2013). This decision was announced today i.e. on 9th January 2013, by Minister of Railways Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal at a Press Conference held in Rail Bhawan.  Minister of State for Railways Shri. Kotla Jaya Surya Prakash Reddy and Railway Board Members were also present.
 
The fare increase, class-wise, is as per the following table:-

S No.	Class of Travel	Proposed per km increase in fares
i.	Second Class Ordinary (Suburban)	2 Paise
ii.	Second Class Ordinary (Non-Suburban)	3 Paise
iii.	Second Class (Mail / Express)	4 Paise
iv.	Sleeper Class	6 Paise
v.	AC Chair Car	10 Paise
vi.	AC 3-Tier	10 Paise
vii	First Class	03 Paise*
viii.	AC2-Tier	06 Paise*
ix.	AC First Class	10 Paise*

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