5 Day Week in LIC: 2nd and 4th Saturdays as Holiday to LIC Employees

5 Day Week in LIC: 2nd and 4th Saturdays as Holiday to LIC Employees

Introduction of ‘Five Day Week’ in LIC of India 

F.No.S-11011/21/2015-Ins.1 

Government of India 

Ministry of Finance 

Department of Financial Service

Jeevan Deep Building, 

Parliament Street, New Delhi,

Dated 20th April, 2018

To The Chairman, 

Life Insurance Corporation of India, 

Central Office,

 Yogakeshema Building, 

J.B.Marg, Mumbai-400021

Sub: Introduction of ‘Five Day Week’ in LIC of India

Sir, 

I am directed to refer LIC’s letter Ref: Per/ER/A/G/2015 on the subject mentioned above and to convey Government’s approval for declaring 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month as holiday in Life Insurance Corporation of India, in line with Public Sectro Banks. Copy of notification declaring 2nd and 4th Saturdays as holiday in the Corporation is enclosed for further necessary action.

Yours faithfully, 

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(Mritunjay Singh) 

Under Secretary to the Government of India

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LDE (Teaching)-2018: Last Date Extended upto 1st May 2018

LDE (Teaching)-2018: Last Date Extended upto 1st May 2018

Notice – LDE (Teaching)-2018: Last date of submission of Online Application is extended upto 01-05-2018.

F.11055-1/2016-KVS(HQ)/RPS/LDE-Teaching Posts/

Date: 25-04-2018

NOTICE

It is hereby informed to all eligible teachers of KVS who are willing to apply for the post of Vice-Principal, PGT, TGT & H.M. for Limited Departmental Competitive Examination-2018 through Web Portal that the last date of submission of Online Application is extended upto 01-05-2018.

sd/- (TAJUDDIN SHAIK) Assistant Commissioner (RPS)

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Air Travel Entitlements for Journeys on Tour or Training

Air Travel Entitlements for Journeys on Tour or Training

Air Travel entitlements for journeys on tour or training; revision of instructions reg – RBE 61/2018

RBE No.61/2018 Government of India/Bharat Sarkar Ministry of Railways/Rail Mantralaya (Railway Board)

RBE No.61/2018 New Delhi, dated 24.04.2018

No. F(E}I/2017/AL-28/41 General Manager, All Indian Railways, PUs etc. (As per Standard Mailing List}

Sub: Air Travel entitlements for journeys on tour or training; revision of instructions reg.

In partial modification of Board’s letters of even number dated 24.08.2017 & 25.09.2017 on the subject, it has been decided by Board to revise the Air Travel entitlements of railway officers for journeys on tour or training in the following manner:

A. Journeys by Air within the Country

2. Further, in partial modification of Board’s letter of even number dated 25.09.2017, it has also been decided by Board that grant of Air Travel permission to officers on Indian Railways, either one way or two way, may be approved personally by GMs of Railways with the prior personal concurrence of PFA.

3. As delegated vide para 22 of Board’s letter No. F(X)II-2015IPW17, dated 12.06.2017 of delegation of powers to GMs, these powers may be exercised personally by Chief Administrative Officer with the prior personal concurrence of PFA In case of COFMOW, New Delhi, DCWIPatiala and MTPI Chennai. ‘

4. The competent authority while approving Air Travel would apply his mind and consider whether the available train connectivity and time taken justifies the same. For example; while Delhi-Bangalore-Delhi may qualify for Air Travel, Delhi-Mumbai-Delhi can easily be covered by train comfortably. General Manager while using his discretion to permit one way or two way Air Travel may consider both the need of the journey and the urgency that necessitates Air Travel.

5. It may be ensured that permission for Air Travel is given judiciously and restricted only to absolutely essential official requirement that is recorded, subject to availability of budgetary provisions.

6. This has the approval of Board (FC & CRB).

7. These orders will take effect from the date of issue of this letter.

8. Please acknowledge receipt.

(Jitendra Kumar)

 Dy. Director Finance (Estt.), 

Railway Board.

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Pay Matrix Table for J&K Govt Employees

Pay Matrix Table for J&K Govt Employees

Following the Central Government recommended by the 7th Pay Commission, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir has also accepted the Pay Matrix Table for its employees in Notification issued on 24.4.2018.

Pay Matrix Table means a number table with Levels of Pay arranged in vertical cells as assigned to corresponding existing Pay Band and Grade Pay.

Level in the Pay Matrix means the Level corresponding to the existing Pay Band and Grade Pay specified in the table.

Pay in the level means pay in the appropriate Cell of the Level as specified in the table.

Revised Pay Structure in relation to a post means the Pay Matrix and the Levels specified therein corresponding to the existing Pay Band and Grade Pay. Basic Pay in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix.

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Revision of Pension in Karnataka – Ready Reckoner Fitment Tables

Revision of Pension in Karnataka – Ready Reckoner Fitment Tables

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

Sub:— Revision of Pensionary Benefits

GOVERNMENT ORDER NO.FD 33 PEN 2018, BENGALURU, DATED: 24.04.2018

The 6th State Pay Commission constituted vide Government Order No.FD 22 SRP 2017 dated 01.06.2017 has submitted its report on 31.01.2018.

2.Government have accepted the recommendations of the 6th State Pay Commission in G.O.No. FD 06 SRP 2018 dtd:01.03.2018 and are now pleased to issue the following orders regarding revision of pensionary benefits.

3. Minimum Pension

The Minimum amount of the following kinds of pension. admissible under the Karnataka Civil Services Rules and the Extraordinary Pension admissible under the Karnataka Civil Services ( Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 2003 shall be enhanced to Rs. 8,500/- per month. (i) Superannuation Pension (ii) Retiring Pension (iii) Invalid Pension (iv) Compensation Pension (v) Compassionate Allowance

4. Maximum Pension

4.1 The ceiling on the maximum amount of various kinds of Pension mentioned in para 3 above shall be fixed at Rs.75,3001- per month.

4.2 The quantum of adhoc pension that may be sanctioned under Rule 210 of the Karnataka Civil Services Rules, shall not, save in the most exceptional circumstances, exceed Rs.8,500/- per month.

5. Dearness Allowance

The pensioners including holders of family pension shall continue to be granted Dearness Allowance at the same percentage as is adopted in the case of Government Servants. Since the Dearness Allowance admissible as on 01.07.2017 is merged with the basic pension/family pension, the first installment of DA will be due from 01.01.2018.

6. Retirement gratuity /Death gratuity

6.1 In the case of a Government Servant who has completed not less than ten six monthly periods of qualifying service the amount of retirement gratuity payable under the Karnataka Civil Service Rules shall be equal to 1/4th of the emoluments for each completed six monthly period of qualifying service, subject to a maximum of 16 1/2 times the emoluments. The amount of retirement gratuity thus calculated shall be subject to a maximum of Rs.20.00 lakhs to the Government Servants who retire on or after 01.04.2018.

6.2. In the event of death of a Government Servant while in the service on or after 01..04.2018 the death gratuity shall be admissible under Karnataka Civil Services Rules at the following rates.

7. Family Pension

7.1 The rates of family pension admissible as per Karnataka Government Servants (Family Pension) Rules, 2002 shall be 30% of the emoluments subject to minimum of Rs.8,500/- and maximum of Rs.45,180/- per month in respect of Government Servants who dies while in. service or retires on or after 01.04.2018.

7.2 In the event of death on or after 01.04. 2018 of both father and mother who are Government Servants, the family pension payable to minor children under the Karnataka Government Servants (Family Pension) Rules, 2002 shall be subject to a maximum of Rs.45,1801- per month.

8. Emoluments

The term emoluments for purpose of calculating various retirement and death benefits and family pension shall mean the basic pay drawn by a Government Servant in the scale of pay applicable to the post held by him on the date of retirement/ death shall also include:

(a) Stagnation increment, if any, granted to him above the maximum of the scale of pay. (b) Personal pay, if any , granted to him under the sub-rule 3 of Rule 7 of the Karnataka Civil Services ( Revised Pay) Rules, 2018. (c) Additional increments granted beyond the maximum of the time scale of pay for 20, 25 and 30 years of service.

9. Revised Pension and Family Pension

9.1 The revised pension and family pension of state Government servants who have retired or died while in service prior to 01.07.2017 shall be as follows:- (i) Basic Pension / Family Pension as on 01.07.2017. (ii) Dearness Allowance of 45.25% of Basic Pension / Family Pension as on 01.07.2017 (iii) 30% of Basic Pension/Family Pension as on 01 07.2017. The total of (i) + (ii) + (iii) above will be subject to a minimum of Rs.8,500/- per month for pension/family pension and maximum of Rs.75,300/- per month in respect of pension and Rs.45,1180/- per month in respect of family pension.

9.2 Where family pension is sanctioned to two or more members of a family, increase under these orders shall be determined with reference to the share of each recipient. The total family pension should be consolidated as per the above guidelines. Wherever all the shares are being drawn in the same Treasury, the consolidation and determination of shares shall be calculated and arrived at by the Treasury Officer himself Wherever those shares are being drawn in different treasuries, the Accountant General should be consulted in the matter.

9.3 The increase in pension/family pension in respect of pensioners/ family pensioners who have retired or died while in service prior to 01.07.2017 under this order shall be paid to the pensioners/ family pension holders by the treasury officers without any authorization from the Accountant General, subject to cases falling under para 9.2.

10. The increase in pension or family pension sanctioned in this order shall be subject to the following conditions

10.1 In case of increase in pension/family pension now admissible together with. existing pension/family pension results in monthly pension/family pension exceeding the maximum pension. /family pension allowed, the total shall be restricted to the maximum pension of Rs.75,300 and maximum of family pension of Rs.45,180/.

10.2 In case of death of a pensioner who was entitled to the increase in pension, arrears, if any, shall be paid to the persons entitled to receive family pension or to their legal heirs and for such payment prescribed in the Karnataka Treasury Code shall be followed.

11.The existing provisions in the Karnataka Civil Services Rules (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 2003, Karnataka Government Servants (Family Pension) Rules, 2002 and other orders issued on the subject from time to time stand modified to the above extent. The other rules, conditions and orders regulating pension, gratuity, family pension and commutation of pension shall continue to apply. Necessary amendments to the Karnataka Civil Services Rules and other Rules will be issued separately.

12. Restoration of commuted portion of Pension

In th.e case of Government Servant who commutes a portion of a pension under Rule 376 of the Karnataka Civil Services Rules, the commuted portion of his pension shall be restored after 15 years from the date of commutation.

13.These orders are not applicable to the retired State Government Employees on. UGC, AICTE and ICAR scales of pay and retired Judicial Officers on NTPC scales of pay. Separate Orders shall be issued in. this regard.

14.These orders are not applicable to the Government Servants who are appointed under New Defined Contributory Pension Scheme on or after 01.04.2006.

15.Monetary Benefits

The increase on account of revision of pension/family pension shall be payable in. cash from 0:1.04. 2018. In cases where a Government servant has retired from service or died while in service or ceased to be in service during the period between 01..07.2017 and 31.03.201.8, his pay fixed notionally in the revised scale of pay shall be taken into account for th.e purpose of calculation. of pension/family pension. The monetary benefit shall, however, accrue to the retired Government servant or the beneficiary of the deceased Government servant with effect from 01.04.2018.

The revised basic pension and family pension admissible to the Government Servants who have retired or died while in service prior to 01.07.2017 is shown in the Annexure to this Order.

16. Any difficulty encountered in the implementation of this order may be referred to Deputy Secretary to Government (Pension) in Finance department for examination and necessary remedial action.

By order and in the name of the

 Governor of Karnataka,

(Dr.EKROOP CAUR) 

Secretary to Government (Expenditure) 

Finance Department

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Revised Rates of CCA to Karnataka Govt Employees

Revised Rates of CCA to Karnataka Govt Employees

CITY COMPENSATORY ALLOWANCE: The City Compensatory Allowance admissible to different categories of Government employees working in the cities/towns mentioned in column (1) of the table below shall be at the rates mentioned against them in column (3) :-

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Revised Rates of HRA for Karnataka Govt Employees

Revised Rates of HRA for Karnataka Govt Employees

Revised Rates of HRA admissible in the Revised Pay Scale with effect from 1st April 2018

HOUSE RENT ALLOWANCE: The classification of cities and other places for the purpose of House Rent Allowance as per the existing orders shall continue to be in force until further orders. 

However, the different rates of HRA admissible in the revised pay scale with effect from 1st April 2018 are as indicated in column (3) of the table below. Orders contained in Column (3) of the table in para (1) of Government Order No.FD 6 SRP 2015 dated: 04.07.2015 shall stand modified to this extent :-

All other conditions stipulated in Government Order No.FD 18 SRP 2012 dated: 19.10.2012 for grant of House Rent Allowance shall continue to apply.

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Dearness Allowance for Karnataka Govt Employees from 1.1.2018

Dearness Allowance for Karnataka Govt Employees from 1.1.2018 as per GO No.FD 6 SRP 2018

DEARNESS ALLOWANCE: The Dearness Allowance upto the index level of 276.9 of All India Average Consumer Price Index admissible to Government servants as on 1st July 2017 is merged with the basic pay while structuring the new pay scales (base 2001=100). Hence, the first installment of DA in the revised scales of pay shall be admissible from 1st January 2018.

Dearness Allowance payable to Government servants shall be regulated with reference to the Dearness Allowance formula evolved by the Government of India.

The Dearness Allowance payable to Government employees in the revised scales of pay shall be calculated with a multiplication factor of 0.944 % for every 1% DA to be sanctioned by the Government of India.

It shall be paid twice a year from 1st January and 1st July.

The inflation neutralization shall be uniform at 100% at all levels.

Dearness Allowance will continue to be shown as a distinct element of remuneration.

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Karnataka Revised Pay Fixation Methodology

Karnataka Revised Pay Fixation Methodology as per GO No.FD 6 SRP 2018

FIXATION OF PAY IN THE REVISED SCALES OF PAY: The initial pay of a Government servant shall be fixed in the corresponding revised scale of pay in the following manner:-

(i) An amount representing 30 percent of the basic pay shall be added to the ‘existing emoluments’ ;

(ii) After the ‘existing emoluments’ have been so added and increased, the pay shall be fixed in the corresponding revised scale as hereunder:-

(a) Where the amount computed as above is less than the minimum of the revised scale, it shall be fixed at the minimum;

(b) Where the amount computed as above is not less than the minimum but less than the maximum of the revised scale, the pay shall be fixed in the revised scale at the stage next above that amount; and

(c) Where the amount computed as above is equal to or more than the maximum of the revised scale, the pay shall be fixed at the maximum and the amount equal to the difference between the maximum and the stage of pay in the master scale (mentioned in paragraph 2.3) next above the amount shall be allowed as ‘personal pay’.

Note: For this purpose, ‘existing emoluments’ shall include-

(a) the basic pay as defined in clause (c) of rule 3 of the Karnataka Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2018;

(b) dearness allowance of 45.25% of basic pay admissible as on 01.07.2017.

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Revised Pay Scale from 1.7.2017 for Karnataka Govt Employees

Revised Pay Scale from 1.7.2017 for Karnataka Govt Employees as per GO No.FD 6 SRP 2018

REVISED SCALES OF PAY: The existing scales of pay are revised as specified below:-

DATE OF EFFECT: The revised scales of pay shall be deemed to have come into force with effect from 1st July 2017. The monetary benefit of the revised scales of pay shall be admissible from 1st April 2018.

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Grant of FMA to Central Government Civil Pensioners – PCDA Circular No.C-184

Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance to Central Government Civil Pensioners residing in areas not covered under Central Government Health Scheme

Circular No.C-184

No.G1/C/0197/Vol-II/Tech 

O/o the PCDA (P), Allahabad 

Dated: 23.04.2018.

To, —————————————-

 —————————————-

 (All Head of Department under Min. of Defence)

Sub:- Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance to Central Government Civil Pensioners residing in areas not covered under Central Government Health Scheme-reg.

Ref: -This office Important Circular No.17, dated 20.06.2000.

Please refer to this office Circular No.17, dated 20.06.2000 wherein Central Government Civil Pensioners, residing in an area not served by any CGHS dispensary or any corresponding Health Schemes administered by other Ministries/Departments, as the case may be, even though their places of residence may fall within the limits of a CGHS covered cities, are required to submit the following documents for claiming Fixed Medical Allowance:-

(a) An undertaking in the prescribed format.

(b) A certificate from the Medical Authorities of CGHS or from authorities of corresponding Health Schemes of the concerned Ministries/Departments, as the case may be, that the area where the pensioner is residing is not served by any dispensary under CGHS or the corresponding Health Scheme administered by the Ministry/Department.

2. Now, GOI, Ministry of P, PG&P, Deptt. Of Pension and Pensioners Welfare vide OM F.No.4/34/2017-P&PW (D) dated 31.01.2018 has decided that the pensioners,residing in areas not covered by CGHS or any corresponding Health Schemes administered by other Ministries/Departments, as the case may be, would no longer be required to submit a certificate reffered to in para 1(b) above. However, such pensioners would continue to submit an undertaking in the following format:

I …………………………………………………………………..…a retired employee of ………………………………………… (Office address)……………….… declare that I am residing at…………………………………….(Residential Address indicatged in PPO)……………………………………………………………….which area is not covered under CGHS or any corresponding Health Scheme administered by the Ministry/Department of ………………………………………..(as the case may be).I have also not obtained and do not wish to obtain a CGHS Card for availing outdoor facilities under CGHS/Corresponding Health Scheme of other Ministries/Departments from any dispensary situated in an adjoining area.

3. A Central Government Civil Pensioner is also required to fill the enclosed Form along with above mentioned undertaking.

4. It is requested that suitable instructions alongwith a copy of this Circular may please be issued to all sub offices under your administrative control for implementation of the above Government order.

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 (Sandeep Thakur)

Addl.CDA (P)

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Writ Petition No. 844/2014 in High Court of Delhi filed

Writ Petition No. 844/2014 in High Court of Delhi filed by Ms. Rama Pandey, Teacher, Kendriya Vidyalaya V/s UOI & others

No.2-16/2017-PAP [E-3070642] 

Government of India 

Ministry of Communications 

Department of Posts

[Establishment Division/PAP Section]

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg 

New Delhi – 110 001

 Dated: 23.04.2018

To 

All Chief Post Masters General, 

All Post Masters General 

All General Managers (Postal Accounts & Finance), 

All Directors of Accounts (Postal), 

The Director, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy, 

Ghaziabad’ U.P. All Directors of PTCs

Sub.: Writ Petition No. 844/2014 in High Court of Delhi filed by Ms. Rama Pandey, Teacher, Kendriya Vidyalaya V/s UOI & others – regarding’

I am directed to forward herewith the copy of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training Office Memorandum No. 13018/6/2013-Estt.(L) dated 29th January, 2018 on the subject cited above for kind information and further necessary action at your end.

Encl.: As above

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[K.V.Vijayakumar] 

Asstt. Director General [ESTT.]

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Payment of Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) effective 01.01.2018 onwards

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) effective 01.01.2018 onwards

No.14-3/2016-PAP

Government of India 

Ministry of Communication

Department of Posts

(Establishment Division)/P.A.P. Section

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,

 New Delhi — 110 001. 

Dated: 24 April, 2018

To, All Chief Postmaster General 

All G.Ms. (PAF)/Directors of Accounts (Posts).

Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) effective 01.01.2018 onwards —reg.

Consequent upon grant of another instalment of Dearness Allowance with effect from 1st January, 2018 to the Central Government Employees vide Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s O.M. No.1/1/2018-E-II(B) dated 15.03.2018, duly endorsed vide this Department’s letters No. 8-1/2016-PAP dated 19.03.2018 and Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM No.1/3/2008-E.II(B) dated 28.03.2018, the Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) have also become entitled to the payment of Dearness Allowances on basic TRCA at the same rates as applicable to Central Government Employees with effect from 01.01.2018. 

It has, therefore, been decided that the Dearness Allowance payable to the Gramin Dak Sevaks shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 139% to 142% on the basic Time Related Continuity Allowance, with effect from the 1st January, 2018.

2. The Dearness Allowance payable under this order shall be paid in cash to all Gramin Dak Sevaks.

3. The expenditure on this account shall be debited to the Head “Salaries” under the relevant head of account and should be met from the sanctioned grant.

4. This issues with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Wing vide their Diary No 05/FA/2018/CS dated 24/04/2018.

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 (R.L.Patel) 

Assistant Director General (Estt.)

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7th CPC Deputation on Tenure Allowance – Dopt

Revision of the rates of Central Secretariat Deputation on Tenure Allowance – Dopt Orders

Revision of the rates of Central Secretariat (Deputation on Tenure) Allowance to officers of All India Services and Organized Group ‘A’ Central Services on their appointment as Under Secretary, Deputy Secretary and Director in the Central Secretariat under the Central Staffing Scheme

No.2/10/2017-Estt.Pa-II

 Government of India 

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 

Department of Personnel &Training

North Block, New Delhi 

Dated : 24th Apri1,2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of the rates of Central Secretariat (Deputation on Tenure) Allowance to officers of All India Services and Organized Group ‘A’ Central Services on their appointment as Under Secretary, Deputy Secretary and Director in the Central Secretariat under the Central Staffing Scheme.

In supersession of the order contained in OM No.2/22(A)/2008-Estt.(Pay II) dated 3rd September, 2008 and in continuation of this Department’s OM No.2/10/2017-Estt.(Pay II) dated 7th December, 2017, the President is pleased to decide that the officers of All India Services and Organized Group ‘A’ Central Services, on their posting as Under Secretary / Deputy Secretary /Director in the Central Secretariat under the Central staffing scheme will be entitled to get their pay fixed in the applicable revised Pay Level attached to the post or to draw their basic pay plus Central Secretariat (Deputation on Tenure) Allowance on the following terms and conditions

(a) The officers of the All India Services and organized Group ‘A’ Central Services posted in the Central Secretariat under the Central Staffing Scheme as Under Secretary/ Deputy Secretary/ Director will be treated as on deputation outside their cadre i.e. to ex-cadre post;

(b) Their posting will be subject to a prescribed tenure on the expiry of which they will revert to their cadre post in their parent Departments;

(c) During their tenure as Under Secretary /Deputy Secretary /Director, the officers will be paid CDTA at the rate of 10% of their basic pay, subject to a ceiling of Rs. 9000;

(d) The allowance will be paid to the officers for the period of deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme approved by the competent authority;

(e) No allowance will be admissible to officers of these services posted as Joint Secretaries and above in the Central Secretariat;

(f) No allowance will be admissible to officers of the All India Services and organized Group ‘A’ Central Services posted as Under Secretaries/ Deputy Secretaries/ Directors who are given extension or re-employment after superannuation; and

(g) ‘Basic pay’ in the revised pay structure (the pay structure based on 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations) means the pay drawn by the deputationist, from time to time, in the prescribed Level, in Pay Matrix, of the post held by him substantively in the parent cadre, but does’not include any other type of pay like personal pay, etc.

(b) In cases where the basic pay in parent cadre has been upgraded during continuance of deputation on account of Proforma Promotion, Non-Functional Upgradation (NFU) or any other upgradation, such upgraded basic pay under such upgradations shall not be taken into account for the purpose of CDTA.

(i) If during the continuance of deputation an officer gets an upgradation in his parent cadre by way of Proforma Promotion, Non-Functional Upgradation (NFU) or any other upgradation to Level 14 of the Pay Matrix, he shall be given the option to draw the personal pay in accordance with Rule 12 of CCS(RP) Rules, 2016 as amended vide Department of Expenditure notification No.1-2/2016-IC dated 15/6/2017 without CDTA or the pay which he was drawing before such upgradation with CDTA, whichever is more beneficial.

2. These orders shall take effect from 1st July,2017.

3. Insofar as application of these orders to the officers of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department is concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

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 (Rajeev Bahree)

 Under Secretary to the Government of India

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Grant of additional pension to the pensioners of U.T. Chandigarh – reg.

Grant of additional pension to the pensioners of U.T. Chandigarh – reg.

No.38/6/18-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,

 Dated the 18th January, 2018

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Grant of additional pension to the pensioners of U.T. Chandigarh –reg.

I am directed to refer to your UO No. CPAO/IT & Tech/U.T. Chandigarh/50/2016-17/167 dated 14th December 2017 on the above subject and to say the in accordance with Rule-2 of CCS (Pension) Rules, these rules are applicable to Government servants appointed substantively to civil services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union. As mentioned in your note dated 24.4.2017, the employees and pensioners of U.T. Chandigarh are governed by the rules and orders as applicable to the employees of Punjab Civil Services. However, the employees of other U.T. Administrations are governed by the rules regulating the service conditions of Central Government employees.

2. MHA, in their OM dated 24.3.1984 has also clarified that the employees of Union Territory Administration other than Chandigarh are governed by CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 and that the pay scales and conditions of service of employees of Chandigarh Administration are not covered by the rules governing Central Government employees. Thus, there is no inconsistency in the note dated 24th March, 1984 of MHA. Therefore, there is no need for any amendment to the note of MHA.

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(S.K. Makkar)

 Under Secretary to the Government of India.

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Payment of arrears accruing in respect of deceased pensioners to the nominee/legal heir

Payment of arrears accruing in respect of deceased pensioners/family pensioners to the nominee/legal heir

CPAO/IT&Tech/Simplification/11.Vol-VI/2017-18/2016

Dated: 12.03.2018

Subject: Payment of arrears accruing in respect of deceased pensioners/family pensioners to the nominee/legal heir.

On death of the pensioners/family pensioners, the pension account is closed by the bank and the balance amount in the account of pensioners/family pensioners is paid to the nominees/legal heirs. However, it is observed that the life time arrears arising subsequently on account of Pay Commission etc. are not paid to the nominees/legal heirs of the deceased pensioners/family pensioners either on account of fact that the pension/family pension is not revised by the concerned Pension Sanctioning Authority (PSA) or the amount of arrears of revised pension/family pension is not paid due to closure of the bank account. In such cases action is to be taken by the concerned Pay & Accounts Officer as per provision of para 7.5.6 of the Civil Accounts Manual (copy attached).

DP&PW vide its OM No. 1/22/2012-P&PW (E) dated 10th July, 2013 (copy enclosed) has clearly defined the procedure so that nominees/legal heirs of pensioners/family pensioners are not subjected to harassment in claiming the payment of arrears of pension.

In view of the above, all the Head of Offices/PAOs/CPPCs of banks are requested to comply with the procedure as mentioned in the above OM of DP&PW for speedy settlement of claims of pension arrears.

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(Md. Shahid Kamal Ansar) 

(Asstt. Controller of Accounts)

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CSD AC Prices 2018: Panasonic Split AC at Chennai Depot

CSD AC Prices 2018: Panasonic Split AC at Chennai Depot

Canteen Stores Department Price List 2018:

The latest price list of Panasonic Split Air Conditioner based on Chennai (Tamil Nadu) Depot. Defence Personnel are requested to check availability and rates before indent

SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER
67365	CS-CU-UC 18SKY4 SER 1.5 TON 4 STAR COPPER	30,076
67366	CS-CU-KC 18SKY5SER 1.5 TON 5 STAR COPPER	32,993
67367	CS-CU-YS 18SKY INVERTOR 1.5 TON 3 STAR COPPER	38,293
67368	CS-CU-UC12SKY3 SER 1.0 TON 3 STAR COPPER	23,169
67369	CS-CU-UC18SKY5 SER 1.5 TON 3 STAR COPPER	24,598
67370	CS-CU-UC24SKY3 SER 2.0 TON 3 STAR COPPER	34,63

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Processing of Revision of Pension under 7th CPC – CPAO

Common mistakes by PAOs in processing of Revision of Pension under 7th CPC – CPAO

CPAO/1T&Tech/Revision(7th CPC)/19.Vol-III (D)/2017-18/12

19.04.2018

Office Memorandum

Subject: Common mistakes by PAOs in processing of Revision of Pension under 7th CPC

7th CPC Pension Revision cases are to be settled in a time bound manner. This office is receiving more than 3000 pension revision cases on daily basis. However, it has been observed that about 5 to 10 percent cases are returned by this office to PAOS due to Various discrepancies. The reasons to return are indicated by this office in each case. To facilitate the PAOs, a list of common mistakes made by PAOs has been prepared and enclosed herewith at Annexure-A.

In view of above all the PAOs are requested to ensure that 7th CPC revision cases are sent correctly to CPAO to speed up the processing of the same in a time bound manner.

Encl: As above

sd/- 

(Md.Shahid Kamal Ansari)

Asstt. Controller of Accounts)

ANNEXURE – A

1.DATE OF DEATH OF PENSIONER NOT MENTIONED IN COLUMN 3(b. (FAMILY PENSION CASE)

2.APPLICABILITY OF COMMUTED PENSION MAY BE CHECKED WHETHER ITIS APPLICABLE OR NOT.

3.CLASS/CATEGORY OF PENSI0N UNDER COLUMN 1(g) MAY BE CHECKED.

4.NOTIONAL PAY SHOWN UNDER COLUMN 3(e) MAY BE CHECKED.

5.PAY/NOTIONAL PAY SHOWN IN COLUMN 3(e) ,DOES NOT MATCH WITH PAY FIXED UNDER 7th CPC AS SHOWN IN COLUMN 4(a).

6.LEVEL AND INDEX UNDER COLUMN 4(a)MAY BE CHECKED.

7.BASIC PENSI0N IS NOT MATCHING WITH THE LAST PAY DRAWN AS PER 7TH CPC.

8.PAY MATRIX FOR LEVEL-13 MAY BE CHECKED WITH REFERENCE TO REVISED PAY MATRIX IN TERMS OF MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPTT OF EXPENDITURE) RESOLUTION DATED‐ 16.05.2017

9.PAY MATRIX FOR LEVEL‐ 14 MAY BE CHECKED WITH REFERENCE T0 REVISED PAY MATRIX IN TERMS OF DEPTT.OF PENSION &PENSIONERS WELFARE OM DATED- 13.09.2017.

Authority: http://cpao.nic.in/

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Minimum Government – Maximum Governance: Prime Minister

Minimum Government – Maximum Governance: Prime Minister had given the mantra of ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’.

Ministry of Personnel,

 Public Grievances & Pensions 

PM addresses Civil Servants on the occasion of Civil Services Day

15 awards presented under various categories

Citizen is essential stakeholder of governance, says Dr Jitendra Singh

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed Civil Servants on the occasion of Civil Services Day. He said the occasion is one of Appreciation, Evaluation and Introspection. He described the Prime Minister’s Award as a step towards motivating civil servants, and congratulated the awardees. He said the awards also indicate the priorities of the Government.

He said that the priority programmes such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Deendayal Upadhyay Kaushalya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and Digital Payments, for which awards have been given, are important programmes for New India.

Speaking on the subject of Aspirational Districts, the Prime Minister said that these 115 districts could become growth engines for their entire States. He stressed on the importance of Jan Bhagidaari, or public participation, in development. He said 2022, the seventy-fifth anniversary of independence, can become an inspiration for working towards achieving the India of the dreams of our freedom fighters.

The Prime Minister asserted that all available technology, including space technology, should be used for improving governance. He said it is important for civil servants to keep pace with emerging technologies worldwide.

He described civil servants as people with great capability and said that these capabilities can contribute in a big way, for the benefit of the nation.

The Prime Minister also released two books ‘New Pathways’ and ‘Aspirational Districts: Unlocking Potentials’. The first book ‘New Pathways’ is a Coffee Table Book consisting of significant details of 28 successful Innovations and 34 Success Stories relating to implementation of Priority Programmes viz., PMAY-U, PMAY-G, DDUGKY, PMFBY and Promoting Digital Payments in Districts shortlisted for Prime Minister’s Awards, 2018. ‘Aspirational Districts: Unlocking Potentials’ book relates to development of Strategies for transforming Aspirational Districts and the approach towards development of relevant social and other parameters. NITI Ayog is coordinating the initiative for development of Aspirational Districts.

During the event, “New India-shaping the future”, a film by DARPG was also screened. The film shows initiatives of the 11 districts/organizations selected for PM Awards this year.

Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh said that it is a platform for civil servants to share their best experiences. He said that during the last four years, the entire format of the Civil Services Day has changed and now the work done for implementation of priority programmes is rewarded under PM awards. He said that in the year 2016, only 74 districts had participated for the PM awards and this number has risen significantly to 599 districts in 2017 and to 643 districts this year.

The Minister also said that Prime Minister had given the mantra of ‘minimum government, maximum governance’. The citizens are essential stakeholders of governance, he added. Speaking about the grievance redressal mechanism of the DARPG, he said that now there is CPGRAMS Portal, dashboard and timelines to redress the grievances of the citizens. He added that the grievances have increased significantly from about 2 lakhs in a year in 2014 to about 16 lakhs in a year now. This is due to the fact that the department has been more responsive, sensitive and prompt to the grievances of the citizens. He also spoke about Pensions Portal, Anubhav and Jeevan Pramaan initiatives of the Department of Pensions & Pensioners’ Welfare. The Minister said that DARPG has also started holding regional conferences outside Delhi and has already held such conferences in places like Guwahati, Nagpur, Jaipur and Chandigarh among others.

The Cabinet Secretary, Shri P. K. Sinha said that this year four priority programmes have been chosen for PM awards. These include Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Promoting Digital Payments, Pradhan MantriAwas Yojana – Urban & Rural, and Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana. He informed that 103 out of 115 aspirational districts have participated for PM’s awards this year. He assured that the civil servants will work to fulfil the dream of Prime Minister’s ‘New India’.

Later the Prime Minister presented 15 awards to the winners in various categories. Under the priority programme, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, District West Tripura (Tripura) was awarded under NE & Hill States category and Beed (Maharashtra) was awarded under Other States category. Under ‘Promotign Digital Payments’ Programme, Bishnupur (Manipur) was given award under NE & Hill States category, Daman (Daman & Diu) was awarded under Union Territory and Sonipat (Haryana) was awarded under Other States category. The Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh was awarded under NE & Hill States and Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh given award under Other States category for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin). For Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), Puducherry ULB (Puducherry) was awarded under UT category and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (Telangana) was awarded under Other States category. For Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana, Dhemji (Assam) and Karimnagar (Telangana) were given awards under NE & Hill states and Other states categories respectively. Under awards for Innovation, Disitrcit Administration Banka of Bihar was awarded for initiative Unnayan Banka – Reinventign Education using Technology and Team GST, Department of Revenue (GoI) was awarded for their initiative GST – One Nation, One Tax , One Market. Under innovation (AS/JS & Dir/DS category), Team India represented by Shri Shailendra Singh, AS & Shri Ravinder, JS, DIPP (GoI) was awarded for initiative Ease of Doing Business in India and Shri Yugal Kishore Joshi, Director, Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation (GoI) was presented award for Information, Education & Communication of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin).

Shri Nripendra Misra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr P. K. Mishra, Additional Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, Shri K .V. Eapen, Secretary, DARPG and other senior officers from various Ministries/departments also attended the event.

Source: PIB

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Financial Upgradation and NFG to Pharmacists under MACP

Financial Upgradation and NFG to Pharmacists under MACP

Grant of financial upgradation under ACP/MACP Scheme and Non Functional Grade to Pharmacists

No.Pay/Tech-I/01 (6th CPC) Pharmacist

Dated: 13.04.2018

To 

All CFAs / Br. AOs

Subject: Grant of financial up gradation under ACP/MACP Scheme and Non Functional Grade to Pharmacists.

The issue of grant of ACP/MACP to Pharmacists on acceptance of Fast Track Committee Report, the Government of India, vide Min of Fin, Deptt of Expenditure F.No.1/1/2008-IC dated 18.11.2009 was referred to our HQrs office for clarifications on the following points.

(i) Whether the pharmacists (GP Rs.2800/-) who have already been granted higher scale/GP (GP 4200/-) by virtue of ACP or otherwise prior to effective date of OM dated 18.11.2009 are again to be allowed Non Functional Upgradation (GP 4200/-) under the above provisions.

(ii) Further, doubt has been raised regarding mode of fixation of pay while on granting ACP after NFU, as in the case of Pharmacists, the scale/GP granted on account of NFU and the standard/common pay scales applicable for ACP in terms of Annexure-II are same and identical i.e. GP of Rs.4200/- in the PB-2.

In this regard a copy of CGDA No-AT/II/2458-XXIII, dated 01/03/2018 received in this office clarifying the above points is forwarded herewith for information and necessary guidelines.

sd/- ACA (Fys)

Office of the Controller General of Defence Accounts 

Ulan Batar Road, Delhi Cantt 1100010

No.AT/II/2458-XXIII

Dated : 01 Mar,2018

To 

The PCA (Fys) 

Kolkata

Subject: Grant of financial upgradation under ACP/MACP Scheme and Non Functional Grade to Pharmacists.

Reference: Your office letter No Pay/Tech-I/o1 (6th CPC) Pharmacist dated 12-01-2017, 20-02-2017 and 14-09-2017.

The issue of grant of ACP/MACP to Pharmacists referred to HQrs Office vide your office letter dated 12-01-2017 has been examined in consultation with other PCsDA/CsDA. As regard to the first point of doubt referred by your office, it is viewed that grant of NFU (in the grade pay of Rs 4200/-) to the pharmacists who have already been granted GP of Rs 4200/- by virtue of ACP or otherwise as on 01-01-2006 does not appear to be in tune with or supported by the orders regulating the grant of NFU.

2. Further, regarding second doubt raised by your office it is stated that the clarification given at SI No 2 of DOPT OM No 35034/1/97-Estt (D) (Vol-IV) dated 10-02-2000 clearly stipulates that in cases where pay scale given as selection grade/in-situ promotion is not a part of hierarchy, the pay scale granted by virtue of selection grade/in-situ promotion may be treated to have withdrawn on grant of ACP. In view of the provisions ibid it is viewed that the pay scale/grade pay of Rs 4200/- granted by virtue of NFU in the cases of pharmacists which is not a part of hierarchy may be treated to have withdrawn on grant of ACP.

This has the approval of Addl CGDA (PP&W).

sd/- 

(V K Purohit) 

CGDA

Authority: http://pcafys.nic.in/

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NPS Subscribers: Submit FATCA Self-Certification through Online

NPS Subscribers: Submit FATCA Self-Certification through Online

Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Central Registry of Securitization Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest (CERSAI)

Ministry of Finance 

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority prescribes New NPS Subscriber Registration Form – Additional Mandatory Requirements

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has been established by the Government of India for regulation and development of Pension Sector in order to protect the old age income security of subscribers. PFRDA takes various initiatives from time to time in order to simplify and improve the operational issues in National Pension System (NPS) like new functionality development under NPS architecture, simplification of account opening, withdrawal, grievance management etc. In this regard, it has been decided by the Authority to make bank account details and mobile no. mandatory to provide ease of operation for the benefit of subscribers and make the process of Exit from NPS hassle free.

Further, in compliance with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act guidelines issued by the Government of India, Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Central Registry of Securitization Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest (CERSAI) have been made mandatory for new as well as existing subscribers. These have been made mandatory in the new Common Subscriber Registration Form (CSRF) forms that are required to be filled in by the new subscribers. The existing subscribers have been provided the facility to submit online FATCA Self-Certification in their login (www.cra-nsdl.com or https://enps.karvy.com/Login/Login ). The information regarding the said functionality is also made available on Central Record-keeping Agency (CRA) websites. The steps to be followed by the subscriber to submit online FATCA self-certification are also mentioned on the website.

It is to be ensured by the subscribers to fill the mandatory fields correctly and not leave them blank in order to avoid rejection of their forms.

How to know your FATCA Compliant Status – Click here

FATCA Self Declaration Format – Click here

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NPS Subscribers: Know your FATCA Compliant Status

NPS Subscribers: Know your FATCA Compliant Status

Click here to Know your FATCA Compliant Status 

Online Submission of FATCA Self-Certification

Subscribers registered on or after July 1, 2014 are mandatorily required to submit FATCA Self–certification

Please follow the steps given below for online Self-Certification:

• Log-in to your NPS account (please visit www.cra-nsdl.com)
• Click on sub menu “FATCA Self-Certification” under the main menu “Transaction”
• Submit the required details under “FATCA/CRS Declaration Form”
• Click on “Submit”
• You are requested to read and tick “Declaration & Authorization by all customers”
• Click on “Confirm”
• Enter OTP received on your registered mobile number.
• After Authentication through OTP, Acknowledgment for the completion of FATCA Self-certification will be displayed.

You are requested to provide Online Self-certification even if you have submitted /sent the physical Self-Certification form to CRA.

Kindly note, you are required to submit physical FATCA Self-certification form to your Nodal Office or CRA if your Birth Place, Citizenship and Residence for the Tax Purposes is other than India or you are an US person. The format of the self-certification is provided in below link.

FATCA Self Declaration Format

The form is required to be submitted to Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA) for NPS at the following address:

NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited, 

1st Floor, Times Tower, Kamala Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, 

Lower Parel, Mumbai – 400 013

In case you require any clarification or assistance with respect to the above, please contact Ms. Ranjana Chavan / Ms. Mamta Jadhav at 022-40904242.

Please mention “Self-Certification – FATCA/CRS Declaration Form” on top of the envelope

Self-induced contribution (Voluntary and Tier II) and Withdrawal will not be allowed in the CRA system for FATCA non-compliant Subscribers.

Authority: https://www.npscra.nsdl.co.in/

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Expected DA Calculator from July 2018 for CG Employees and Pensioners

Expected DA Calculator from July 2018 for CG Employees and Pensioners!

Expected DA Calculator from July 2018

Central Government employees losing interest in Dearness Allowance?

It is becoming very obvious these days that the Central Government employees and pensioners are fast losing interest in Dearness Allowance.

Dearness Allowance is given to the Central Government employees once every six months, in order to help them maintain their lifestyle against the rising prices. Fluctuations in the prices of 392 essential items are recorded regularly at 78 various locations and their data is tabulated once every month to calculate the All India Consumer Price Index Number(AICPIN), which is then released by the Centre. Dearness Allowance is thus calculated.

For ten years now, we have been calculating the Dearness Allowance in advance and releasing the numbers. This is why we are able to sense an acute loss of interest among the Central Government employees in recent times to know their next and expected Dearness Allowance.

Dearness Allowance is calculated with the employee’s basic salary. For example, a 7 percent Dearness Allowance for an employee who draws a basic salary of Rs.18000 per month, will translate into Rs. 1260.

All the Central Government employees, defence personnel and pensioners are now being paid as per the recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission, from January 2016 onwards. The Seventh Pay Commission had recommended that no changes shall be made in the Dearness Allowance calculations and the method adopted by the Sixth Pay Commission continues to be followed. The centre too had accepted the recommendations.

Under the Sixth Pay Commission method, the Dearness Allowance had increased by 125 percent in the past ten years, from January 2006 to December 2015. It is worth mentioning that at least thrice, a Dearness Allowance of 10 percent was paid to the employees. The table below shows the Dearness Allowance that was paid once every six months.

Month/Year	Dearness Allowance
January 2016	0
July 2016	2%
January 2017	4%
July 2017	5%
January 2018	7%
July 2018	?

The loss of interest among the employees probably has something to do with the fact that the increase in Dearness Allowance has only been marginal ever since the Seventh Pay Commission was implemented.

There was no Dearness Allowance for the first six months, January to June 2016. Dearness Allowance of only 2 percent was given for July to December 2016. It looked as if something was wrong with the calculations, right from the start, but the employees thought that things will improve with time. The Dearness Allowance for January to June 2017 was a mere one percent, which came as a rude shock to all. And then, Jul to Dec 2017 is 5% and Jan to Jun 2018 is being fixed as 7% as per the calculations.

The centre claimed that it was because they have the prices under control.

So, what is the Dearness Allowance for the second term of 2018, July to December 2018, likely to be? This time too, it is not expected to exceed 3 percent.

We expect the Dearness Allowance to be 9% or 10% with effect from July 2018.

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Children Education Allowance: Reimbursement of CEA Per Child for Academic Year 2017-18

Children Education Allowance: Reimbursement of CEA Per Child for Academic Year 2017-18

7th CPC CEA: Total Claim for Academic Year 2017-18

Children Education Allowance: CEA is paid to government employees to take care of schooling and hostel requirements of their children. Before VI CPC recommendations, the scheme was known as Children Education Assistance and provided at the following rates:

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7th CPC CEA: Total Claim for Academic Year 2017-18

7th CPC CEA: Total Claim for Academic Year 2017-18

Children Education Allowance: CEA is paid to government employees to take care of schooling and hostel requirements of their children. Before VI CPC recommendations, the scheme was known as Children Education Assistance and provided at the following rates:

Component	Class 1 - X	Class XI-XII	Requirement
Reimbursement of Tuition Fee	40	50
Reimbursement of Tuition Fee for Disabled and mentally retarded children	100	100
Children Education Allowance	100	100	In case the government employee is compelled to send his child to a school away from the Station of his posting
Hostel Subsidy	300	300	In case the employee is obliged to keep his children in a hostel away from the Station of his posting and residence on account of transfer.

The VI CPC rationalized the structure to the following:

Component	Recommended rate	Remarks
Children Education Allowance	Rs.1500 pm	Whenever DA increases by 50%, CEA shall increase by 25%
Hostel Subsidy	Rs.4500 pm	Whenever DA increases by 50%, Hostel Subsidy shall increase by 25%

7th Pay Commission recommended as follows:

Component	Recommended rate (pm)	Remarks
Children Education Allowance	Rs.1500 x 1.5 = 2250	Whenever DA increases by 50%, CEA shall increase by 25%
Hostel Subsidy	Rs.4500 x 1.5 = 6750 (ceiling)	Whenever DA increases by 50%, Hostel Subsidy shall increase by 25%

The allowance will continue to be double for differently abled children.

Simplification of Procedure for Reimbursement: This is a major area of concern. Many representations have been received by the Commission wherein employees have stated that due to cumbersome procedures, reimbursement has been held up for years. Another issue is the kind of voucher which will be accepted and which kind of voucher will not. The issue has been examined, and the apprehensions expressed are not without merit.

It is recommended that reimbursement should be done just once a year, after completion of the financial year (which for most schools coincides with the Academic year). For CEA, a certificate from the head of institution where the ward of government employee studies should be sufficient for this purpose. The certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year.

For Hostel Subsidy, a similar certificate from the head of institution should suffice, with the additional requirement that the certificate should mention the amount of expenditure incurred by the government servant towards lodging and boarding in the residential complex. The amount of expenditure mentioned, or the ceiling as mentioned in the table above, whichever is lower, shall be paid to the employee.

The Central Government has decided and notified the allowance shall be admissible with effect from 1st July, 2017.

The total re-imbursement amount can be claimed per child per year:

Re-imbursement Per Child Per Year
M/Y	CEA	HS	DAC
Apr-17	1500	4500	3000
May-17	1500	4500	3000
Jun-17	1500	4500	3000
Jul-17	2250	6750	4500
Aug-17	2250	6750	4500
Sep-17	2250	6750	4500
Oct-17	2250	6750	4500
Nov-17	2250	6750	4500
Dec-17	2250	6750	4500
Jan-18	2250	6750	4500
Feb-18	2250	6750	4500
Mar-18	2250	6750	4500
Total	24750	74250	49500

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