CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES NEWS: April 2013

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Expected DA from July-2013, AICPIN for the month of March-2013.

Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) March 2013.

According to a press release issued today by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour & Employment the All-India CPI-IW for March, 2013 rose by 1 point and pegged at 224 (two hundred and twentyfour). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.45 per cent between February and March 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 Food group which increased by 0.84 per cent, contributing 0.82 percentage points to the total change. This was followed by Miscellaneous group with 0.53 per cent increase contributing 0.26 percentage points to the change. At item level, largest upward pressure came from Rice, Wheat & Wheat Atta, Fish Fresh, Goat Meat, Vegetable Green & non-Leafy, Apple, Tea (Readymade), Firewood, Medicine (Allopathic), Private Tuition Fee, Bus Fare, Petrol, etc. However, this was compensated by Mustard Oil, Eggs (Hen), Poultry (Chicken), Onion, Potato and Sugar putting downward pressure on the index.

Reimbursement of Fee under Scholarship Scheme.

Under the Merit-Cum-Means based scholarship Scheme for students belonging to the notified minority communities full course fee is reimbursed in respect of the 85 Listed Institutions only. For students in other Institutions upto to Rs. 20,000/- is reimbursed.

There is no separate Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship scheme for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Under the existing Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for OBCs, there is a provision for reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees in addition to maintenance allowance, reader charges for blind students, study tour charges, thesis typing/printing charges, book allowances for students pursuing correspondence course, etc for complete duration of the course.

Promotion Scheme for CGHS Homoeopathic and Unani Doctors.

As per the 5th Central Pay Commission’s recommendation, career progression had been granted to the ISM&H (Indian Systems of Medicine & Homeopathy) Physicians possessing the medical qualifications approved by the Central Council for Indian Medicines/Central Council of Homoeopathy on the pattern available to the Allopathic doctors//General Duty Medical Officers of Central Health Service (CHS).

According to the Recruitment Rules for Chief Medical Officer (Non Functional Selection Grade), Union Public Service Commission has to conduct the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) process for promotion to this grade. In respect of the Unani Doctors, the CMO (NFSG) grade has already been granted to 8 eligible Unani doctors. In respect of Homoeopathic doctors, UPSC has asked for certain information / documents in respect of the officers under consideration.

Grant of Interest free advance to Government employees for the purchase of wheat during the year 2013-2014.

No.46/1/2011-WM(6)

From
The Principal Secretary to Government Haryana,
Finance Department.

To
1. All Heads of Departments in Haryana.

2. The Registrar, Punjab and Haryana High Court & All District & Session Judges in Haryana State.

3. All Commissioners of Divisions, Deputy Commissioners & S.D.Os (Civil) in Haryana.

Dated Chandigarh, the 26th April, 2013.

Subject:- Grant of interest free advance to Government employees for the purchase of wheat during the year 2013-2014.

Sir,
With reference to subject noted above, i am directed to say that the State Government has decided to grant an interest free advance of ` 11,000/- ( ` Eleven thousand only) to Haryana Government employees in the State who wish to purchase wheat for their own/their families consumption during the year 2013-14 is as under:-

Min. of Railways: Special Incentive Scheme for CLW for the year 2012-13.

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)

No.2007/M(PU)/1/11

New Delhi, dated: 28.03.2013.

The General Manager,
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works,
Chittaranjan.

Sub: Special Incentive Scheme.

Ref: CME/Loco/CLW’s letter No.PE/PROG/23 dated 11.06.2012.

Ministry of Railways has approved the Special Incentive Scheme for CLW for the year 2012-13 subject to the following:-

Min of Defence: Main Battle Tanks.

The Government has assessed the requirement of Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) that would be required for defence preparedness.The requirement for Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) for defence preparedness has been assessed and laid down in the Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP) document for the period 2012- 2027. Disclosure of further information on the subject is not in the national interest.

The Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) ARJUN Mark I have been manufactured indigenously and ARJUN Mark II is under development. The T-90 tanks are manufactured indigenously by Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) under licensed production from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The Future Main Battle Tank (FMBT) is under indigenous design and development.

CGHS FAQ : FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS ABOUT CGHS.

FAQ on Central Government Health Scheme : More questions clarified as FAQ

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued recently some clarifications as in the form of Questions and Answers, now further the Department has once again issued with more details of the scheme on its portal. Lot of questions and answers is given with detailed references, certainly it could be very useful for the both sides of employees and Department authorities.

1. Who are entitled for CGHS facilities
   a. All Central Govt. employees and their dependant family members residing in CGHS covered areas.
   b. Central Govt Pensioners and their eligible family members getting pension from Central Civil Estimates
   c. Sitting and Ex-Members of Parliament
   d. Ex-Governors & Lt. Governors
   e. Freedom Fighters
   f. Ex-Vice Presidents
   g. Sitting and Ex-Judges of Supreme Court & High Courts
   h. Employees and pensioners of certain autonomous organizations in Delhi
   i. Journalists (in Delhi )Accredited with PIB
   j. ( for OPD & at RML Hospital)
   k. Delhi Police Personnel in Delhi only
   l. Railway Board employees

2. In how many cities CGHS is presently operative?
CGHS facilities are available in 25 cities in India
1. Ahmedabad 2 Allahabad 3 Bengaluru 4 Bhopal 5 Bhubaneshwar 6. Kolkata 7. Chandigarh 8 Chennai 9.Dehradun 10.Delhi & NCR 11.Guwahati 12. Hyderabad 13. Jabalpur, 14. Jaipur 15 Jammu 16. Kanpur 17. Lucknow 18. Meerut 19. Mumbai 20. Nagpur 21 Patna 22.Pune 23. Ranchi 24. Shillong 25. Thirruvananthapuram

Need 10 Years gap between 6th to 7th pay commission.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3148

ANSWERED ON-23.04.2013

Setting up of Seventh Pay Commission

3148 . SHRI SUKHDEV SINGH DHINDSA

(a) Whether Government proposes to set up the Seventh Central Pay Commission for Central Government Employees to neutralize the effects of soaring inflation;

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees — Revised rates effective from 01.01.2013.

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)

S.No.PC-VI/ 315
No. PC-VI/2008/I/7/2/1

RBE No.38/2013
New Delhi, dated 26.04.2013

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

Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees — Revised rates effective from 01.01.2013.

Please refer to this Ministry's letter of even number dated 03.10.2012 (S.No PC-VI/303, RBE No.112/2012) 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 72% to 80% with effect from 1st January, 2013.

Time limit for Advance Reservation by train reduced to 60 Days with effect from 01-05-2013.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2007/TG-I/20/P/ARP

New Delhi, dated 25.04.2013

The Chief Commercial Managers,
All Zonal Railways.

(COMMERCIAL CIRCULAR NO.34 OF 2013)

Sub: Time limit for Advance Reservation.

It has been decided that w.e.f. 01.05.2013, the existing time limit for advance reservations by trains will be reduced from 120 days to 60 days (excluding the date of journey) as mentioned below:-

i. With effect from 01.05.2013, the ARP will be of 60 days (excluding the day of journey) and bookings will be done accordingly. However, all the bookings done upto 30.04.2013 under the ARP of 120 days will remain intact.

Constitution of a Committee for Cadre Restructuring of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS).

No.19/2/2013-CS-I(P)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi -110003
April 25, 2013.

ORDER

Subject: Constitution of a Committee for Cadre Restructuring of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS).

A Committee for cadre restructuring of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) with the following composition and terms of reference is constituted:-

Separate Reservation Counters for Women and Physically Challenged.

Separate reservation counters are earmarked for ladies, senior citizens, former Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly, physically handicapped, accredited journalists, freedom fighters, if the ticket demand per shift is not less than 120 tickets. In case, there is no justification for earmarking of exclusive counter for any of these categories of persons including ladies/physically challenged persons, one or two counters depending upon total demands are earmarked for dealing with the reservation requests of all these categories of persons.

Section Officers’/Stenographers’ (Grade’b’/Grade’i’) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2009, 2010 & 2011.

The UPSC has announced the results of the written part of the SOs’/Stenographers’ (Gr.’B’/Gr.’I’) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2009, 2010 & 2011 held by the Union Public Service Commission in December, 2012 for addition to the Select Lists for the Section Officer’s and the Stenographer’s Grade’B’/Grade’I’ of the services, the candidates with the under mentioned Roll Numbers have qualified in the written part/shorthand test for evaluation of service records.

2. The candidature of all these candidates is purely “PROVISIONAL” subject to review at the stage of evaluation of service records. If at any stage of the examination process a candidate is found to be not eligible for any of the year of examination i.e. 2009, 2010 & 2011 his/her candidature for any particular year/years is liable to be cancelled.

Children Education Allowance — Clarification.

No.12011/01/2013-Estt.(Allowances)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, 23rd April, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Children Education Allowance — Clarification

The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Personnel & Training's O.M. No.12011/03/2008-Estt.(Allowance) dated 2nd September, 2008, and subsequent clarifications issued from time to time on the subject and to state that various Ministries/Departments have been seeking clarifications on various aspects of the Children Education Allowance. The doubts raised are clarified as under:-

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees - Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2013.

No. l(2)/2013-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi.
Dated: 25th April, 2013.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees - Revised Rates effective from 1.1.2013.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No. 1(8)/2012-E-II (B) dated 28th September, 2012 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 72% to 80% with effect from 1st January, 2013.

Revision of provisional pension sanctions under Rule 10 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993.

RBE No. 33/2013

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. F(E)III/2008/PN1/12

New Delhi, Dated: 10.04.2013.

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

Subject:- Revision of provisional pension sanctions under Rule 10 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993.

A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW)’s O.M. No. 38/6/2010-P&PW(A)(Pt.) dated 18th March,2013 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also.

Indigenous System of Medicine — Homeopathic/Ayurvedic dispensaries — Delegation of powers to General Managers reg.

RBE No. 30/2013

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(W) 2012/WE-1/1

New Delhi, dated 09-04-2013

The General Manager (P)
All Indian Railways & PUs

Sub:- Indigenous System of Medicine — Homeopathic/Ayurvedic dispensaries — Delegation of powers to General Managers reg.

Kindly refer to the Board’s guidelines on the issue of Indigenous System of Medicine issued vide letter No. E(W)91-WE1-22 dated 20.5.92 (Master Circular No.45) and subsequent clarifications thereon.

Non payment of Dearness Relief on Disability Element While on Re-Employment.

Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions)
Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad - 211014

Circular No. 166

No. AT/Tech/263- XVI
O/o the Pr. C.D.A. (P), Allahahad
Date: 07.03.2013

Sub: - Non payment of Dearness Relief on Disability Element While on Re-Employment.

The payment of dearness relief during re-employment / employment / permanently absorption of pensioners / family pensioners under the Central or State Government or in a Statutory Corporation / Company / Body / Bank under them in India or abroad is not being regulated correctly by various Pension Disbursing Authorities. Where some Pension Disbursing Authorities are disallowing dearness relief to re-employed pensioner of commissioned officer on disability element, others are allowing in few cases. Similar irregularities have been noticed in case of pensioners of PBOR. The instances of not allowing dearness relief to family pensioners during their employment are also drawing attention of this office/Ministry from time to time. The position on the subject is though clearly stipulated in Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions. Dept of P&PW letter No. 45/73/97-P&PW(G) dt. 2nd July, 1999 and Ministry of Defence letter No. 79(1 )/95/D (Pen/Services) dated 28th August 2000 and Deptt of P&PW UO No. 41/42/2007-P&PW(G) dt. 3-4-2008. However, position is re-clarified as under for uniform implementation of above orders.

(a) In case of re-employed pensioners who hold Group 'A’ post or posts of the ranks of commissioned officers at the time of their re-employment will not be entitled to any dearness relief on pension on the fact that:-

Launch of RTI web portal for online filing of RTI Application.

No.1/1/2013-IR
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 22/04/2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Launch of RTI web portal for online filing of RTI application.

A Web Portal namely RTI Online with un https://rtionline.gov.in has been launched. This portal, developed by NIC, is a facility for the Indian Citizens to online file RTI applications and first appeals and also to make online payment of RTI fees.
The prescribed fees can be paid through Internet banking of State Bank of India and its associate banks as well as by Credit/Debit cards of Visa/Master, through the payment gateway of SBI linked to this site.

2. At present, this facility is available only for Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). It is planned to extend this facility to all the Ministries/Departments of Govt. of India within a month. This facility is presently not proposed to be
extended for field offices/attached/subordinate offices.

ONE RANK ONE PENSION IMPORTANT FAQ&MODEL CALCULATION

FAQs on Implementation of OROP vide Govt. Order dated 17.01.2013

Q: 1 Are these orders applicable to those pensioners also whose date of commencement of pension is exactly 01.01.2006?

A: Yes, these orders are applicable to all the pensioners/family pensioners whose date of commencement of pension is on or before 01.01.2006.

Q: 2 The date of commencement of family pension in respect of a family pensioner is 01.04.2006 whose late husband had retired from the service on 31.08.1999. Will the family pension of the family be revised under these orders?

A: Yes, the family pension will be revised under these orders because the deceased soldier was a pre-2006 retiree.

Q: 3 It is being contended by some pensioners/their associations that the arrears on account of this revision should be paid w.e.f. 01.01.2006 as the orders are merely an amendment to GOI, Mob letter dated 11.11.2008. Please clarify.

A: As the provision of these orders are effective from 24the September 2012. Hence no arrears shall be allowed for the past period.

Early Decision – No need to pay Arrears on DA and 7th CPC.

Decision in the right time –will avoid more funds to allocate as arrears!

At last, the most eagerly awaited announcement of additional dearness allowance has been declared by the cabinet, due from January 2013 to Central Government employees and Pensioners.

In general the announcement of dearness allowance has been made in the month of March every year. But this year this has been declared in the month of April. Though it was announced after some delay, there is no any loss, as the dearness allowance hike has to be paid with effect from 01-01-2013.

Before this announcement, there was a rumor that 50% dearness allowance will be merged with basic pay or otherwise dearness allowance will not be hiked, but the cabinet committee decision cleared these doubts.

Employees and Pensioners will get one more month arrear from January to April. Government has to allocate more funds as arrear due to delay.

If the decisions concluded in the right time, there will be no chance to allocate more fund for the payment of arrears and also prevent practical problems to accounting staff.

No merger of D.A. but seventh pay commission likely this year.

According to our sources in New Delhi, there is no chance of any merger of Dearness Allowance with basic pay as demanded by the associations. But the Government is considering the formation of seventh pay commission.

The seventh CPC is scheduled to be effective from 1.1.2016 and if it is formed this year, there will be ample time to finalize it's recommendations. Moreover, if it is not effective from an earlier date, the Govt. will be free from any burden of paying arrears, which may adversely effect the fiscal situation.

Most significantly, in the eve of general election, the Govt. may spread a "feel good" situation among the employees without having to pay an extra penny from the exchequer.

Complimentary Card passes to Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardees and Dhyan Chand Awardees and other facilities on the Card passes issued to sports-persons.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (Bharat Sarkar)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (Rail Mantralya)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2011/TG-J/9/P

New Delhi, dated 09.04.2013

Chief Commercial Managers,
All Zonal Railways (including Metro railway, Kolkata).

(COMMERCIAL CIRCULAR No.29 OF 2013)

Sub:- Complimentary Card passes to Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardees and Dhyan Chand Awardees and other facilities on the Card passes issued to sports-persons.

A copy of the instructions issued from Establishment Directorate of Board’s Office vide their letter No. E(W)2007/PS 5-6/28 dated 01.04.2013 on the subject quoted above is enclosed for information and necessary action.

Extension of facility of Complimentary Card passes to parents of unmarried posthumous Chakra awardees and awardees of Police gallantry medals.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (Bharat Sarkar)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (Rail Mantralya)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2011/TG-1/9/P

New Delhi, dated 09.04.2013

Chief Commercial Managers,
All Zonal Railways (including Metro railway, Kolkata).

(COMMERCIAL CIRCULAR No. 28 OF 2013)

Sub: Extension of facility of Complimentary Card passes to parents of unmarried posthumous Chakra awardees and awardees of Police gallantry medals

A copy of the instructions issued from Establishment Directorate of Board’s Office vide their letter No. E(W)2008/PS 5-6/28 dated 01.04.2013 on the subject quoted above is enclosed for information and necessary action.

PROVIDENT FUND - General Provident Fund (Tamil Nadu) – Rate of interest for the financial year 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 – Orders – Issued.

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
2013

FINANCE (ALLOWANCES) DEPARTMENT
G.O.No.127, DATED 19th April, 2013
(Chithirai 6, Vijaya, Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2044)

PROVIDENT FUND - General Provident Fund (Tamil Nadu) – Rate of interest for the financial year 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 – Orders – Issued.

Read the following:-

(1) G.O.Ms.No.106, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated 30.3.2011.

(2) From the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, New Delhi letter No.5(1)-B(PD)/2012, dated 22.5.2012.

(3) From the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, New Delhi letter No.5(1)-B(PD)/2013, dated 8.4.2013

ORDER:

CGHS beneficiaries may contact CGHS HELP DESK by phone for Information about CGHS and for Grievances.

CGHS HELP DESK NEW DELHI - PHONE NUMBERS :

CGHS beneficiaries may contact CGHS HELP DESK by phone for Information about CGHS and for Grievances

CGHS HELP DESK operates on all working days from 8A.M. to 8 P.M.

Tel No. 011-23387803

Medical officers on emergency duty at the following Wellness Centers shall attend to queries from callers between 8 PM to 8 AM and on Sundays and Gazetted holidays.

Resettlement of Defence Personnel

The number of personnel retiring from Armed Forces varies from year to year. Approximately 50,000 to 55,000 defence personnel retire every year from defence services.

The government provides vocational training to retiring officers and Other Ranks through training institutes to enable them to settle down in civilian life. This training is optional. Government provides 60% fee subsidy to officers & 100% fee subsidy to Junior Commissioned Officers/Other Ranks.

During the last 3 years, total number of defence personnel trained prior to their retirement is as follows:

WBHS, 2008 Regarding advance purchase of Medicines for Government Employees/ Government Pensioners.

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Audit Branch

No. : 2857-F(MED)

Kolkata, the 8th April, 2013

MEMORANDUM

Government Employees/Government Pensioners who are enrolled under WBHS, 2008 and got treatment with prior approval from Government for treatment in recognised speciality hospitals out side the State face great difficulty in getting reimbursement under WBHS, 2008 for the cost of medicines prescribed by those hospitals for an indefinite period in compliance with Clause 12(2) of WBHS, 2008 and F.D. Memo No.2618-F(MED) dated 05.04.2011.

Gazette Notification Regarding retention of quarter on retirement or terminal leave.

[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA] EXTRAORDINARY
PART II SECTION-3, SUB-SECTION (i)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTORATE OF ESTATES

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
10th April 2013

NOTIFICATION

G.S.R. …. In pursuance of provision of rule 45 of the Fundamental Rules, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Rules 1963, namely :-

1. Short Title & Commencement:

(1) These rules may be called the Allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Amendment Rules 2013.

(2) They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the official Gazette.

Grant of Dearness Allowance to Work-charged employees.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

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

Jaipur, dated : 19th APR 2013

ORDER

Sub:- Grant of Dearness Allowance to Work-charged employees.

The Governor is pleased to order that the existing rate of Dearness Allowance payable, to the work-charged employees governed under the Rajasthan Public Works Department (B&R) including Gardens, Irrigation, Land Development (Programme), PHED, CAD Chambal Department, Kota, Ayurved and Forest Department Work charged Employees Service Rules, 1964 or under corresponding provisions of standing orders, where such employees are governed by specific standing orders and are drawing pay in the running pay bands and grade pays prescribed under the Rajasthan Work-charged Employees (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 shall be revised from 72% to 80% with effect from 01.01.2013.

Grant of Dearness Relief to State Government Pensioners.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

No.F.12(4)FD(Rules)/2008

Jaipur, dated: 19th APR 2013

ORDER

Subject: - Grant of Dearness Relief to State Government Pensioners.

The Governor is pleased to order that the existing rate of Dearness Relief sanctioned vide Finance Department Order of even number dated 27.09.2012 to the State Government Pensioners who are in receipt of superannuation, retiring, invalid, compensation, family and extra ordinary pension etc. shall be revised from 72% to 80% with effect from 01.01.2013.

For the purpose of this order :-

(i) Pension/Family Pension in the case of pre-0l.09.2006 retirees and where Family Pension was sanctioned prior to 01.09.2006, means the Consolidated Pension or Consolidated Family Pension, as the case may be, effective from 01.09.2006 in terms of Finance Department Memorandum No. F.12(3)FD(Rules)/2008 dated 12.09.2008.

Grant of Dearness Allowance to State Government employees.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

No. F. 6(1)FD(Rules)/2008

Jaipur, dated: 19 APR 2013

ORDER

Sub:- Grant of Dearness Allowance to State Government employees.

The Governor is pleased to order that the existing rate of Dearness Allowance payable to the State Government employees, drawing pay in Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, under Finance Department Order No. F.6(1)FD(Rules)/2008 dated 27.09.2012 shall be revised from 72% to 80% with effect from 01.01.2013.

The term ‘Pay’ for the purpose of calculation of Dearness Allowance shall be the Basic Pay i.e. sum of pay in running pay band and grade pay drawn and shall not include any other type(s) of pay like Special Pay or Personal Pay, etc.

Release of additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to central government employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners, due from 1.1.2013

The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners with effect from 01.01.2013 at the rate of 8 percent over the existing rate of 72 percent.

CABINET APPROVES 8% DEARNESS ALLOWANCE FOR CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AND PENSIONERS..

The Union Cabinet today in its meeting, gave its approval to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 1.1.2013 representing an increase of 8% over the existing rate of 72% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate for price rise. The increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission.

Today Cabinet may hike dearness allowance by 8%

The Union Cabinet is likely to approve a proposal to increase dearness allowance (DA) of central government employees by 8% today.

The move to increase DA from 72% to 80% will benefit around 50 lakh employees and 30 lakh pensioners of the central government.

"The Union Cabinet may consider the finance ministry proposal to increase DA in its meeting scheduled for Thursday," a source said, adding the hike would be effective from January 1, 2013 and employees and pensioners would be entitled to arrears.

Grant of House Rent Allowance and City Compensatory’ Allowances to Government employees working in certain villages under Dasanapura Hobli of Bangalore North Taluk-reg.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

Sub: Grant of House Rent Allowance and City Compensatory’ Allowances to Government employees working in certain villages under Dasanapura Hobli of Bangalore North Taluk-reg.

Read:

1. G.O. No. FD 4 SRP 80, dated: 22.03.1980
2. Order No. ADM.MSC.2.CR. 188-87. dated: 14.07.1989
3. G.O. No. FD 4 SRP 2009, dated: 31.10.2009
4. G.O. No. FD 7 SRP 2012, dated: 21.04.2012
5. G.O.No. FD 18 SRP 2012, dated: 19.10.2012
6. Report of the Deputy Commissioner, Bangalore Urban
District No. MAG(5)MHCR 7/2012-13. dated: 06.03.2013

PREAMBLE:-

Orders were issued in G.O. No. FD 4 SRP 80, dated 22nd March 1980, granting Bangalore City rate of HRA to State Government employees who were posted to any place which were situated within 8 kms from the periphery of the municipal limits of the erstwhile Bangalore City Corporation. Further, sequel to the orders of the Hon’ble KAT in A.Nos. 2769/1988 etc., list of villages falling within 8 kms from the municipal limits of Bangalore City Corporation was published in Annexure to the order dated: 14.07.1989 read at (2) above.

Payment of interest on delayed retiral benefits- Clarification regarding Leave encashment cases.

No. 3/l/2013-4Pension (FD)

From
Principal Secretary to Government, Haryana,
Finance Department.

To ,
1. All the Heads of Departments, Commissioners of Divisions.
2. All the Deputy Commissioners & Sub Divisional Officers (Civil) in Haryana.
3. The Registrar, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.

Dated Chandigarh, the 28.03.2013

Subject:- Payment of interest on delayed retiral benefits- Clarification regarding Leave encashment cases.

Sir/Madam,

Kindly refer to Finance Department’s office Memorandum No. 1/2(152)01-2FRII dated 20-2-2002 on the subject cited above.

CONFEDERATION CALLS FOR A STRONG PROTEST AGAINST THE INORDINATE DELAY IN GRANTING 8% DA TO CG EMPLOYEES BY GOVERNMENT.

CONFEDERATION OF
CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS
A-2/95, Manishinath Bhawan, Rajouri Garden,New Delhi-110 027
Website:www.confederationhq.blogspot.com.
Email:Confederation06@Yahoo.co.in
Tel: 011-2510 5324: Mobile: 98110 48303

No. Conf/27 /2013 - Dated 17th April 2013

Comrades,

DELAY IN GRANT OF DA - HOLD PROTEST DEMONSTRATION ON 23RD APRIL 2013

             Since the implementation of the recommendations of the 4th central pay commission in 1986, the Dearness Allowance (DA) is paid in two six-monthly installments – in March and September of every year. The practice followed since then is that the order granting DA to government employees is issued in March and September itself.

            This time the practice in force since 1986 is violated. Our enquiries with concerned Ministries informed us that the file is already moved for Cabinet approval. But it is nearly a month now. The cabinet has found no time to take a decision on this.

            This naturally is quiet disturbing, especially in the time of galloping price line. The employees have, in the past, fought bitterly for grant of DA and the 3rd CPC gave a definite formula for DA in the aftermath of the one day strike on 19th September 1968. We cannot allow the hard won DA to be tampered with.

Dearness allowance from Jan 2013, will be declared only after the Finance Minister arrival..!

It is really surprising that, even after the month prescribed by 6CPC to announce the Dearness Allowance passed, the central government yet to decide the rate of dearness allowance to be paid to central government employees from January 2013. Almost all the central government employees news websites have written more than enough about the rate and timing of announcing the Dearness allowance payable to central government employees with effect from 1st January 2013.

On 2nd April 2013, Some Established News websites informed that the 8% dearness allowance likely to be approved by cabinet committee today ie on April 02, 2013. But at the end of the cabinet meeting it had been informed that decision on hiking dearness allowance deferred as the Finance Minister was not present. At that time the Finance Minister P Chidambaram was on an official visit to Japan. According to this claim, it is now very much clear that if FM is not present in the Cabinet committee meeting , the fate of DA will not be decided.

Guidelines for Promotions in Public Sector Banks – 2013-14.

F.No.4/11/3/2013-IR
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Financial Services

Jeevan Deep, Parliament Street,
New Delhi, dated the April 4, 2013

The Chairman and Managing Directors of PSBs

Subject: Guidelines for Promotions in Public Sector Banks – 2013-14

I am directed to refer to this Department’s letter number 4/1 1/1/2011-FR dated 14th March, 2012, 3rd May, 2012 and 15th June, 2012 on the subject cited above and to say that the references received from several banks regarding relaxations for promotions for the year 2013-14 have been examined in this Department.

2. It has been decided that Banks can, with the approval of their Boards, provide relaxations, if required, in the guidelines on promotions. Reasons for any such relaxation/deviation must be properly recorded in the minutes of the Board meetings.

3. However, any relaxation/change in the following provisions in the promotion guidelines referred to in para 1 above would require prior approval of the Government:-

Acceptance of certificates/qualifications awarded by by Rajasthan State Open School, Jaipur and A.P. Open Schooling, Hyderabad for the purpose of employment on the railways.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 31/2013.

No. E (NG)-II/2004/RR-1/14.

New Delhi, dated: 4/04/2013

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/Production Units, CORE/ALD, Metro Railway/Kolkata;
CAO/MTP/Chennai, Mumbai;
CAO (R), DMW/Patiala, COFMOW/New Delhi;
Chairmen/All Railway Recruitment Boards;
Director General, RDSO/Lucknow & RSC/Vadodra;
Director, IRISET/Secundrabad, IRICEN/Pune, IRIEEN/Nasik &
IREM&EE/Jamalpur; DFCCIL/New Delhi and Managing Director/Konkan
Railway Corporation Ltd.

Sub: Acceptance of certificates/qualifications awarded by by Rajasthan State Open School, Jaipur and A.P. Open Schooling, Hyderabad for the purpose of employment on the railways.

The issue of recognition of qualification awarded by institutions cited in the above subject has been under consideration of this Ministry. The issue has been examined in consultation with M/o Human Resource Development and Department of Personnel & Training, M/o Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

Recruitment against Physically Handicapped Quota from open market — disability certificate regarding.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No, E(NG)II/2011/RC-2/6

New Delhi, dated 10.04.2013

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/PUs,
Chairman/RRBs.

Sub:- Recruitment against Physically Handicapped Quota from open market — disability certificate regarding.

A number of references have been received from various sources regarding non-acceptance of the applications/candidatures of persons with disabilities for not producing certificate of disability in a particular format for appointment on the Railways.

Fixation of ‘range of seniority’ (zone of promotion) for promotion of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ to Personal Assistant (PA) Grade of CSSS for the Select List Year- 2011 — regarding.

Most Immediate
Reminder II

No.5/10/2012-CS-II(C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel and Training

3rd floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi date l0th April, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Fixation of ‘range of seniority’ (zone of promotion) for promotion of Stenographers Grade ‘D’ to Personal Assistant (PA) Grade of CSSS for the Select List Year- 2011 — regarding.

Reference is invited to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 1st January, 2013 and subsequent reminder dated 11th February, 2013 on the subject mentioned above.

Encashment of leave on availing LTC by family.

Office of The Controller General of Defence Accounts
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt.-110010

CIRCULAR

No. AT/I V/4462/PC-XXX

dated:- 8th April 2013

To
All PCsDA/CsDA
PC of A (Fys) Kolkata

Sub:- Encashment of leave on availing LTC by family.

Copies of MoD (Fin) I.D No. 9 (2)/QA/98 dated:20/03/2012 and DOPT I.D No. 14028/2/2013-Estt.(L) dated: 25th Feb’2013 regarding clarification on encashment of leave alongwith LTC is enclosed for information, guidance and necessary action please.

Sd/-
(Upendra Kumar)
Accounts Officer (AT)

Recruitment on all India basis by open competition and otherwise than by open competition — Clarification regarding.

No.36034/2/2013-Estt.(Res.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training

North Block, New Delhi.
Dated 8th April, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Recruitment on all India basis by open competition and otherwise than by open competition — Clarification regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Amendment Rules, 2012, inter alia provides as follows:-

“5 (b) For appointment to any vacancy in Group A and Group B services or posts filled by direct recruitment otherwise than on the results of an Open All India Competitive Examination, the upper age limit shall be relaxed by the length of military service increased by three years in the case of ex-servicemen and commissioned officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers or Short Service Commissioned Officers.

Resolution – accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the GPF and other similar funds – 2012-2013.

(PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)
F.No.5(1)-B(PD)/2013
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
(Department of Economic affairs)

New Delhi, the 8th April, 2013

RESOLUTION

It is announced for general information that during the year 2013-2014, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 8.7% (Eight point seven per cent) per annum. This rates will be in force during the financial year beginning on 1.4.2013.

Rajasthan Civil Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 2008 — List of ‘Approved Hospitals’.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

ORDER

No: F.6(4) FD (rules)/2003 Pt.

Jaipur, dated. 10th April 2013

Sub:- Rajasthan Civil Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 2008 — List of ‘Approved Hospitals’.

On the recommendation of the Health Benefit Advisory Committee constituted as per the provisions contained in item (ii) of Rule 4 of Rajasthan Civil Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 2008, the State Government hereby includes the following two (2) multi-specialty hospitals, as “Approved Hospitals” as defined in Rule 3(7) of the aforesaid rules, in the Appendix - I of Rajasthan Civil Services (Medical Attendance) Rules, 2008 at Sr. No. 51 to 52:

Expected dearness allowance from July 2013.

Let us hope the DA for January 2013 will be announced very shortly..

and move on to Expected dearness allowance from July 2013

It is really unfortunate that at the time of discussing about the rate of dearness allowance from July 2013, expectation on dearness allowance from January 2013 is not fulfilled even now. Actually the additional amount, that the central government employees may get, on account of hike in dearness allowance from January 2013 apart from their regular pay is not at all a matter for the people those who are dealing with lakhs and crores. But it is indeed a matter for 50 lakh central government employees and pensioners, In order to deal with abnormal price rise; they have no other option than expecting dearness allowance to be increased. It is expected that the central government has reached the saturation point and it has no other go than to announce it as soon as possible. Let us hope it will be announced very shortly.

At this juncture it is very hard to move on to the topic of dearness allowance from July 2013. But there is a saying.. “Sometimes It is very hard to move on, once you move on, you will realize it was the best decision you ever made” . So Let us move on to the topic of expected dearness allowance from July 2013.

Combined Section Officers’/Stenographers’ (Gr.’B’/Gr.I) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

MOST IMMEDIATE

No. 6/1/2012-CS-I(S)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,
New Delhi, dated the 11th April, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Combined Section Officers’/Stenographers’ (Gr.’B’/Gr.I) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 25th February, 2013 on the subject mentioned above.

Regarding empanelment of Kalra Hospital, Kirtinagar, New Delhi under CGHS, Delhi.

No: S. 11031/03/2012-13 / CGHS (HEC)/CGHS(P)
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare

Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan
New Delhi - 110 108, dated the 9th April 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Regarding empanelment of Kalra Hospital, Kirtinagar, New Delhi under CGHS, Delhi

With reference to the above mentioned matter the undersigned is directed to draw attention to the Office Memorandum of even number dated 18.12.2012 vide which Kalra Hospital, Kirtinagar, New Delhi was removed from the list of empanelled hospitals under CGHS, Delhi till further orders. In response to the representations received, an inspection of Kalra Hospital, Kirtinagar, New Delhi was carried out on 20.03.2013 by a team of officers led by Addi. Director, CGHS(HQ) to ascertain whether the deficiencies pointed out in the earlier inspection were rectified or not.

Grant of Compensatory (City) Allowance to Work-charged Employees.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

No. F.14(5)FD (Rules)/08-II

Jaipur, dated: 06.04.2013

ORDER

Subject:- Grant of Compensatory (City) Allowance to Work-charged Employees.

In supersession of this department order No.14(5)FD(Rules)/08 dated 12.9.08, the Governor is pleased to order that the existing rates of Compensatory (City) Allowance admissible to the Work-charged Employees who are governed under the Rajasthan Public Works Department (B&R) including Gardens, Irrigation, Land Development (Programme) CAD Chambal Department, Kota, PHED Ayurvedic and Forest Department Work-charged Employees Service Rules, 1964 or under corresponding provisions of standing orders,

AIRF urged Finance Minister of India to announce Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government Employees and Pensioners.

All India Railwaymen's Federation

No.AIRF/13

Dated: April 9, 2013

Shri P. Chidambaram,
Hon’ble Finance Minister,
Ministry of Finance,
(Government of India)
North Block,
New Delhi.

Dear Sir,

Sub: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government Employees and Pensioners

It is very unfortunate that the announcement for the payment of Dearness Allowance is being delayed badly and is creating lots of frustration among the Central Government Employees as well as Pensioners. Particularly Railway Employees, who are the prime mover of the wheel of the development and growth of the nation, they also feel frustrated because of inordinate delay in the announcement for the payment of Dearness by the Government of India(Ministry of Finance).

The announcement on Dearness Allowance is expected by central and state government employees thirstily.

Dearness Allowance is not only for Central Government employees..!

It is a practice which has been followed till now that once in six months, according to the price index ,the rate of DA is being granted in the month of march and September for Government servants. It is not only now, the interest to know the rate of dearness allowance granted twice in a year has been there for the past several years.

Even before 20 years , the Government servants used to buy the monthly called ‘Swamy’s News’ eagerly and share the things they read in the book with others and debated on it.

Now it is quit natural that people forget the periodicals, monthly magazines that brings last month’s issues in this modern world in which information technology developed a lot and people have the facility to know the facts in and around the world immediately and share their thoughts through social media.

Revision of pay scales of Teachers, Librarians and Physical Training Instructors of Government Polytechnic Colleges (Engineering).

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

No. F.9(3)FD(Rules)/2010

Jaipur, dated: 06.04.2013

NOTIFICATION

Subject:- Revision of pay scales of Teachers, Librarians and Physical Training Instructors of Government Polytechnic Colleges (Engineering).

In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Rajasthan is pleased to make the following rules to amend further the Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay Scales for Government Polytechnic College Teachers, Librarians and Physical Training Instructors) Rules, 2010 namely:-

1. These rules may be called the Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay Scales for Government Polytechnic College Teachers, Librarians and Physical Training Instructors) (Amendment) Rules, 2013.

2. They shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from 01.01.2006.

3. In these Rules-

The Rajasthan Work-charged Employees (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTNAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

ORDER

No. F14(5)FD (Rules)/2008 - I

Jaipur, dated: 06.04.2013

Subject:- The Rajasthan Work-charged Employees (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

The Governor is pleased to order that in the Rajasthan Work-charged Employees (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 issued vide FD order no. F. 14(5)FD (Rules)/2008 dated 12-9-2008, the following amendments shall be made:-

(i) in Appendix-I the existing Grade Pay ` 3200, ` 3600 and ` 4200 appearing in column no. 6 shall be substituted by the Grade Pay ` 3600, ` 4200 and ` 4600 respectively.

(ii) in Part “A”, “C” and “D” of Appendix-II, the existing Grade Pay ` 3200, ` 3600 and ` 4200 wherever appearing in column no. 7 shall be substituted by the Grade Pay Rs. 3600, Rs. 4200 and Rs. 4600 respectively.

Grant of Compensatory (City) Allowance to State Government Servants.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

No. F.6(2)FD (Rules)/08

Jaipur, dated: 06.04.2013

Order

Subject:- Grant of Compensatory (City) Allowance to State Government Servants.

The Governor is pleased to order that the existing Rule 3 of Compensatory (City) Allowance Rules, 1970 shall be substituted by the following, namely:-

"3. Rate of Compensatory (City) Allowance : The Compensatory (City) Allowance to Government Servants referred to in sub-rule (1) of Rule 1, shall be granted at the following rates :-

Announcement of DA from January 2013: Speculation of reasons for delay.

After implementation of recommendations of Sixth Pay Commission the Govt. has accepted the calculation of standard formula for calculation of future DA and in para 4.1.19 Sixth Pay commission has recommended that DA may continue to be sanctioned twice a year as on 1st January and 1st July payable with the salary of March and September. After 6th CPC implementation order of DA from January of respective years was issued/declared as follows:-

15/3/2007- 6% – Thursday
07/3/2008 -6% – Monday
26/2/2009- 6% – Thursday
19/3/2010 –8% – Friday
22/3/2011- 6% – Tuesday
23/3/2012 -7% – Friday

DA from January, 2013 is yet to be announced. No any reason for delay is stated from any reliable sources and no exact reason can be constitute for it. Now everyone to speculate the reason for delay in announcement. The following main facts are presented to inspect the reasons:

1. Merger of DA with Basic Pay: This is the first reason is everyone’s mind.

Grant of Assured Career Progression.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTIIAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

No. F.14(88)FD (Rules)/08

Jaipur, dated: 6.04.2013

ORDER

Subject:- Grant of Assured Career Progression.

Under rule 19 and 20 of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 for which detailed guidelines for grant of ACP has been issued vide FD Memorandum No. F14(88)FD (Rules)/08-I and F14(88)FD (Rules)/08-11 dated 31.12.2009, the Assured Career Progression shall be in the immediate next higher grade pay in hierarchy of the Running Pay Band and Grade Pay as given in Section “A" of Schedule I of the Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008.

Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules 2008.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

No. F.14(1)FD(Rules)/2013 -II

Jaipur, dated: 6.04.2013

NOTIFICATION

Subject:- Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules 2008.

1. These rules may be called the Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2013.

2. They shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from 01.01.2006.

3. In the Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 -

Dearness Allowance from January 2013 - 6th CPC Recommendations on merger of 50% Dearness Allowance.

"No any recommendation in 6th CPC Report on merger of 50% Dearness allowance with basic pay at any stage"...

Dearness Allowance from January 2013 – 6th CPC Recommendation

As of now nobody knows the correct reason why the government is delaying the approval of DA hike from January 2013. Actually the delay in announcing the dearness allowance helps the people speculate more about the Governments Plan about whether the 50% DA will be merged or not.

As per the 6th CPC recommendation accepted by the government, the Dearness Allowance supposed to be enhanced from 1st January of every year has to be paid with salary of month of March. The 6th CPC was very much clear about two things; first one is the formula for calculating the quantum of DA to be paid to central government employees and its frequency. Second one is on Merger of 50% Dearness allowance with Basic pay by converting it as dearness Pay.

Sixth Pay Commission recommendation on Merger of 50% Dearness Allowance and sanctioning of DA to central government employees.

Merger of 50% of DA and DR with basic pay’ – Finance Ministry

‘Merger of 50% of DA and DR with basic pay’ – Finance Ministry explained as a reply to a unstarred question in the Parliament on 14th December, 2012.

The below explanation was presented by the Minister of States for Finance Shri.Namo Narain Meena to the questions regarding merger of DA / DR with basic pay of Central Government employees and Pensioners in the Parliament on 14.12.2012…

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 and the recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission in this regard and action taken by the Government thereto?

Govt. employees and the members of their family take treatment from any hospital recognized by the State Government / CGHS / CS (MA) Rules - regarding.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
18, Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,
New Delhi-16.

F.No.110239/51/Cir./2013/KVS(Budget)

Dated 03.04.2013

The Deputy Commissioner
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
All Regional Offices.

Subject : Govt. employees and the members of their family take treatment from any hospital recognized by the State Government / CGHS / CS (MA) Rules - regarding.

Sir,

I am to refer to the subject cited above and to state that references have been received by this office as to whether Govt./KVS employees covered under CS(MA)Rules can avail treatment from Hospitals recognized under CGHS Scheme.

Opening of booking of rooms of holiday homes at Mysore.

NOTICE/MOST IMMDIATE

No. D-11016/16/87-Regions
Government of India
Ministry of Urban Development
Directorate of Estates

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated 04/04/2013

Office Memorandum

Subject: Opening of booking of rooms of holiday homes at Mysore.

Removal of Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, FC-34, A-4, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi-110063 — regarding.

No: S.1107824/2013/ CGHS (HEC) /CGHS(P)
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare

Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan
New Delhi 110 108 dated the April 5, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Removal of Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, FC-34, A-4, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi-110063 — regarding.

With reference to the above mentioned subject the undersigned is to draw attention to No S 11011/23/2009/CGHS DII / Hospital Cell (part I) dated 7.10.2010 vide which Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, FC-34, A-4, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi was empanelled under CGHS,Delhi and to state that Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, FC-34, A-4, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi has conveyed its unwillingness to continue its empanelment under CGHS. The matter has been examined by this Ministry and it has been decided that Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, FC-34, A-4, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi shall stand removed from the list of empanelled hospitals under CGHS, Delhi with immediate effect.

CGHS Facilities Enchanced for PIB Accredited Media Persons.

CGHS Facilities Enchanced for PIB Accredited Media Persons

The Government of India has liberalized the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) facilities for PIB accredited media persons. All facilities available to the PIB accredited journalists will now also be available to their eligible dependent family members.

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has streamlined the procedure making it easier for media persons to avail of facilities in empanelled private and Government hospitals. Media persons can now get OPD consultation from any Government hospital and procure the medicines through the concerned CGHS Wellness Centres. Media persons can also get treatment at any of the empanelled hospitals on the basis of the CGHS card issued to them. Empanelled hospitals will charge only the CGHS rates for the facilities for which they are empanelled.

Allowances and Special Facilities to Civilian Employees of the Central Government serving in the States of the North Eastern Region - Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission- reg.

No.11(6)/2008-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 2nd April, 2013

Office Memorandum

Subject: Allowances and Special Facilities to Civilian Employees of the Central Government serving in the States of the North Eastern Region (including Sikkim) and in the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep group of Islands — Extension of the benefits related to Travelling Allowance to Civilian Employees posted in Ladakh region of the State of Jammu & Kashmir- Implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission- reg.

With a view to attracting and retaining competent officers for service in the North-Eastern Region(NER), Andaman & Nicobar(A&N) Islands and Lakshadweep group of Islands, consolidated orders relating to Allowances and Special facilities to the Civilian Central Government employees posted in those areas were issued vide this Department’s OM No. 11(2)/97-E.II(B) dated 22.07.98 as amended from time to time.

Revision of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension in respect of Government servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in Central Public Sector Undertakings/Central Autonomous Bodies - stepping up of notional full pension w.e.f. 24.9.2012.

No.4/38/2008-P&PW (D)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS' WELFARE)

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
New Delhi-110 003.
Dated the 3rd April, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Revision of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension in respect of Government servants who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in Central Public Sector Undertakings/Central Autonomous Bodies - stepping up of notional full pension w.e.f. 24.9.2012.

Orders for revision of 1/3rd restored pension of absorbees, who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption, were issued vide this Department O.M. of even number dated 15.9.2008. As per para 2A of the said OM, the full pension of the absorbees was notionally revised w.e.f. 1.1.2006 in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department O.M. No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 1.9.2008. The payment of DR and additional pension to old pensioners is regulated on the basis of the notional full pension.

DOPT ORDER 2013: Upgradation of 1467 posts of UDCs to Assistants’ Grade of CSS.

No.19/1/2012-CS.I (P)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

Dated 3rd April, 2013.

ORDER

The Government had set up a Committee on Cadre Restructuring of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) in June, 2008. The Committee submitted its report in November, 2008. The Report of the Committee was considered by the Government and, inter-alia, a following decision was taken, as was conveyed vide this Department’s OM dated 20/7/2010.

“Upgradation of 1467 posts of UDCs to Assistants’ Grade of CSS”.

Ad-hoc Appointment/Promotion — Review of - Regarding.

No.28036/1/2012-Estt(D)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINIING

North Block, New Delhi,
Dated the 3rd April, 2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Ad-hoc Appointment/Promotion — Review of - Regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that as per the extant policy of the Government, all posts are to be filled in accordance with provisions of the applicable Recruitment Rules/Service Rules. As explained in this Department’s O.M. No.28036/8/87-Estt.(D) dated 30.03.1988 read with O.M. No.28036/1/2001-Estt.(D) dated 23.07.2001, promotions/ appointments on ad-hoc basis are to be resorted to only in exceptional circumstances mentioned therein, to a post which cannot be kept vacant in consideration of its functional/operational requirement. In spite of these express provisions, it has come to the notice of this Department that the Ministries/Departments are resorting to ad-hoc arrangements in total disregard to the statutory provisions/instructions on the subject as well as proper manpower management and career advancement of the employees.

2. This Department has been impressing upon all the Ministries/ Departments from time to time to take adequate steps in advance so as to achieve the desired objective of timely convening of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meetings and preparing the approved select panels for regular appointments/promotions within the prescribed time limits. However, at many a time, due to non-adherence to the prescribed norms and procedures by the Ministries/Departments, the approved select panel is not ready in time and ad-hoc arrangements are resorted to. Some Ministries/Departments have taken non-acceptance of their incomplete proposals for DPCs, by the UPSC, as the reason for resorting to ad-hoc appointments. In this regard, as already emphasized in this Department’s O.M. No.22011/3/2011-Estt.(D) dated 24.03.2011, it is reiterated that the responsibility of sending the DPC proposals, complete in all respect, to the UPSC, lies entirely on the administrative Ministries/ Departments concerned.

GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND – Withdrawal from the General Provident Fund – Maximum limit – Amendments Rules – Issued – Notified.

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
2013

FINANCE (ALLOWANCES) DEPARTMENT
G.O.No.103, DATED 1st April, 2013
(Panguni 19, Nandhana, Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2044)

GENERAL PROVIDENT FUND – Withdrawal from the General Provident Fund – Maximum limit – Amendments to rule 15-B of General Provident Fund (Tamil Nadu) Rules – Issued – Notified.

Read the following:-

1. G.O.Ms.No.33, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated 21.01.1992.

2. G.O.Ms.No.381, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated 30.09.2010.

3. From the Accountant General Letter No.Pr.AG (A&E) / FMI / I / 2012-13 / 145468 / 141, dated 26.10.2012.

ORDER:

The following Notification will be published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.

Grant of Mess Allowance to the employees of Police, Jail and Home Guard Department.

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
(RULES DIVISION)

ORDER

No.F.6(2)FD/(Rules)/2010

Jaipur, dated: 28th March 2013

Subject: Grant of Mess Allowance to the employees of Police, Jail and Home Guard Department.

The Governor is pleased to order that the existing rate of Mess Allowance admissible to the employees of Police, Jail and Home Guard Departments as per Finance Department Order of even number dated 10.05.2012 is revised from ` 1050/- per month to ` 1500/- per month.

The Governor is further pleased to order that the Mess Allowance at the above revised rate shall also be admissible to all Constable Drivers of Home Guard and Civil Defence Department including Constable Drivers of Fire Brigade Service.

Development of a Web based software solution for Cadre Management of CSSS and CSCS — Data collection regarding.

No. 25/1/2013-CS-II( B)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension
Department of Personnel & Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market
New Delhi dated 2nd April, 2013.

Office Memorandum

Subject: Development of a Web based software solution for Cadre Management of CSSS and CSCS — Data collection regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 14/1/2013 & 12/3/2013 on the subject mentioned above and to state that data in respect of CSSS and CSCS officers which was to be forwarded to this Department by 25.3.2013 in the prescribed software has not been received from a majority of Ministries/Departments. Ministries/Departments are once again requested to compile the data in respect of all the Officers belonging to CSSS and CSCS under their control and forward the same to this Department by 15.04.2013.

Decision on hiking dearness allowance deferred.

Decision on hiking dearness allowance deferred

The government on Tuesday deferred a decision on hiking dearness allowance (DA) of central government employees to 80 per cent, from 72 per cent at present.

An increase in DA would have benefitted about 50 lakh employees and 30 lakh pensioners.

"The proposal on DA has been deferred as the Finance Minister was not present," Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari told reporters after the Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here.

Finance Minister P Chidambaram is on an official visit to Japan.

Pawan Kumar Bansal Launches Wi-Fi Facility on Howrah Rajdhani Express Train.

The Minister of Railways Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal launched Wi-Fi- facility as a pilot project on Howrah Rajdhani Express (train no. 12302), here today. To introduce internet access in moving train was a technological challenge considering that the train passes through all type of terrain and continuous internet access in all weather is to be provided. After due deliberations on various options for providing internet access, Indian Railways decided for satellite communication link to the train and Wi-Fi connectivity to different coaches. After successful technical trails, today Indian Railways is launching the pilot project on Howrah Rajdhani express in both the directions simultaneously i.e. 12301/12302 at Howrah and New Delhi respectively.

Presently this facility is being extended free of cost to the travelling passengers. The facility is being introduced for the first time on Indian Railways through state-of-the-art Technology at a total cost of Rs. 6.30 crore covering all the three rakes of Howrah Rajdhani Express. The satellite communication link is arranged through satellite hub facility, set up by Indian Railways. Initially, 4 Mbps download bandwidth and 512 Kbps upload bandwidth is earmarked for internet facility in moving train. The satellite antenna is placed in one of the two Power Cars of the rake. This is linked through Wi-Fi radios provided outside of each coach. This is further distributed inside the coaches through indoor access point. This will help passengers of the Rajdhani Express train to access internet during their journey.

EFFORTS MADE AND THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ALL INDIA RAILWAYMEN’S FEDERATION AND ITS AFFILIATED UNIONS FOR HANDICAPPED RAILWAY EMPLOYEES.

All India Railwaymen’s Federation and its affiliated unions have all along paid due attention towards genuine problems of Handicapped Railway Employees and have made serious efforts at various levels for redressal thereof.

AIRF pursued the Ministry of Railways to launch a special drive to fill-up all the vacant posts earmarked against Handicapped Quota, as a result of which, Railway Board issued instructions to all the zonal railways vide letter No.E(NG)II/2006/RC-2/11 Pt. IV dated 01.05.2012(RBE No.59/2012), and accordingly Special Recruitment Drive was undertaken by the zonal railways etc.

AIRF has also been pressing hard the Railway Board to secure reservation for the persons with disabilities in promotions. (Ref. AIRF’s PNM Item No.14/2008)

AIRF has demanded to appoint wards of the deceased railway employees/medically de-categorized employee, the wards having 20% and above physical disability against Physically Handicapped Quota(Ref.: AIRF’s PNM Item No.22/2010 & 22/2012).

Nomination of Area Welfare Officers for the calendar years 2013 and 2014 for Delhi/ New Delhi and Outside Delhi.

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No.32/1/2012-Welfare
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Room No.361, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi.
Dated the 25th March, 2013.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Nomination of Area Welfare Officers for the calendar years 2013 and 2014 for Delhi/ New Delhi and Outside Delhi.

The Department of Personnel & Training nominates Gazetted Officers as Area Welfare Officers (AWOs) for residential colonies to look after the welfare of Central Govt. employees and their families residing in these colonies. This Department invites fresh applications from all Ministries/Departments of Government of India for the areas indicated in the enclosed list. As stated in OM of even no. dated 15-10-2012 calling for applications for nomination as AWO, an AWO is only a functional arrangement to provide a link between the Central Government employees residing in various colonies and the concerned civic and other agencies providing service to them. A list of functions of AWO is enclosed. The functions of AWOs are official in nature and are performed by them on honorary and on a voluntary basis. Only those officers who are willing to function as AWO and can spare time for welfare work will be considered for nomination. The AWO serves as a vital link between the Government and residents in various matters relating to the welfare of Government employees residing in various colonies.

Creation of National Pool of Trainers on Leadership Skills for Public Administrators - Regarding.

No. 12039/4/2011-PIIA
Government of India
Department of Personnel & Training
Training Division

Old JNU Campus,
New Delhi, Dated 01.04.2013

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Creation of National Pool of Trainers on Leadership Skills for Public Administrators - Regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to D.O. No. 12039/04/2011-PIIA, dated 08th March,2013 on the above subject and to say that applications have been invited from the Civil Servants as well as faculty members of Central Training Institutions and State ATIs to join the National pool of Trainers on Leadership Skills. The selected officers will undergo Capacity Building Workshops at LABSNAA, Mussoorie which will equip them to deliver leadership training at LABSNAA and other training institutions.

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