Indian Railway Medical Manual -2000- Amendment of Para 239(1) there of revision in honorarium of Part time Dental Surgeons.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

RAILWAY BOARD

No. 2010/H-I/12/9/Dental Policy

New Delhi, dated, 30-11-2011

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways/PUs

Sub:- Indian Railway Medical Manual -2000- Amendment of Para 239(1) there of revision in honorarium of Part time Dental Surgeons.

Ref: Railway Board’s letter no. 2000/H-I/12/27 Pt. 1 dated 06.10.2000 & 31.01.2003.

   It has now been decided to revise the remuneration of Part time Dental Surgeon working for four hours from Rs. 7900/- to Rs. 19,400/- per month and for two hours from Rs. 3950/- to Rs. 9,700/- per month.

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Norms of Health Insurers

   Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has issued guidelines vide circular dated 9.9.2011 implementing portability of health insurance policies amongst non-life insurance companies w.e.f. 1.10.2011.

   The Health Insurance Policy Holder can at the time of Renewal of his/her policies can shift to another Insurance Company for a similar product, if he is not satisfied with the present Insurance Company for any reason, without losing the Credits gained, if renewed with the existing company. This was not the case earlier; because change in insurance company or plans amounted to loss of these credits and the policies started as new, carrying all time limitations afresh.

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Conversion of Post Offices into Banks

   Shri Sachin Pilot, the Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology informed Rajya Sabha today in a written reply that the Department of Posts has a proposal to look into the feasibility of setting up a post bank to provide full fledged banking facilities to the rural as well as urban masses in the country, which is still at a conceptual state. The reply further informed that 12,202 Department Post Offices have been provided with internet connectivity.

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Fourth Meeting of the National Anomaly Committee.

IMMEDIATE

F. No. 11/2/2008-JCA Vol.(II)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

(JCA Section)

North Block, New Delhi

Dated the 2nd December, 2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Fourth Meeting of the National Anomaly Committee.

   The undersigned is directed to say that the Fourth Meeting of the National Anomaly Committee to discuss the anomalies arising out of the implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission is scheduled to be held on Thursday, the 5th January, 2012 at 3.00 P.M. in Room No. 119, North Block, New Delhi. Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training will chair the Meeting.

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Scholarship Schemes for SC’s and OBC’s.

   Centrally Sponsored Schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for educational development of students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) are as under:

1. Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme for SC students;

2. Pre-Matric Scholarship for Children of those engaged in ‘unclean’ occupations (both for SCs & non-SCs);

3. Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme for OBC students;and

4. Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC students.

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Family pension – list of documents to be submitted by a claimant member of family (other than spouse) along with Form 14. PPO and death certificate in respect of the deceased pensioner/family pensioner – regarding.

No. 1/16/2011- P&PW(E)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare

(Desk ‘E’)

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,

New Delhi the 8th December, 2011

Office Memorandum

Sub:- Family pension – list of documents to be submitted by a claimant member of family (other than spouse) along with Form 14. PPO and death certificate in respect of the deceased pensioner/family pensioner – regarding.

   The Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare has been receiving references for clarification by various Ministries/Departments of the Government regarding the documents for family pension, including certificate of income, required to be submitted by a claimant member of family (other than spouse) along with application form (Form 14), PPO and death certificate after the death of a pensioner/family pensioner The matter was also discussed at length in the 20th meeting of SCOVA held on 21st September. 2011 (item No 9 2 of the Minutes refers). It was agreed in the meeting that a list of such documents will be made available at the website of the Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare. It was pointed out in the meeting that It is indicated in this Department’s Office Memorandum No.45/51/97-P&PW(E). dated 21.7.1999 that a self certificate for the income of those who are self employed or are in receipt of income from sources other than employment may be accepted. It was decided to send a copy of this O.M. to all member associations of SCOVA.

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Flexible Complementing Scheme for Promotion of Scientists.

   Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS) for in-situ promotion of scientists/technical personnel in the scientific Departments as a career advancement scheme is operative as per modified FCS guidelines, issued by DoPT after the 6th Central Pay Commission (CPC). As per the same, the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP), as approved for Central Govt. civilian employees would also be applicable to scientists covered under FCS.

   FCS is applicable to Scientists and Engineers who possess academic qualification of at least Master’s Degree in Natural/Agriculture Sciences or Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Technology/Medicine. It is necessary that the Scientists are engaged in scientific and innovative activities as distinct from the mere application of technical knowledge.

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Vacancies of all India Service Officers

   The details of vacancies in three All India Services viz. Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and Indian Forest Service (IFoS) as on 01.01.2011 are given below:

Name of the Service	Total Authorisedstrength	Officers in Position	Cadre gap
IAS	6077	4488	1589
IPS	4720	3243	1477
IFOS	3079	2689	390

   The Central Government has increased annual intake of All India Service officers under Direct Recruitment (DR) Quota. In promotion quota, prompt actions have been taken for holding of Selection Committee Meeting for selection of State Service officers to IAS/IPS/IFoS officers.

   This information was given by Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Prime Minister’s Office, Shri V. Narayanasamy in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.

Source: PIB

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

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(Railway Board)

S.No.PC-VI/279
No.PC-V/2008/PS/1(Stipend)

RBE No.151/2011

New Delhi, dated 20/10/2011

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

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

   consequent upon the revision in training period of Jr.Engineer Mechanical Department, item No.23 of the Schedule of Board's letter of even number dated 15/12/2008 stands modified as under :-

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Promotion of Section Officers of the CSS to Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS on adhoc basis regarding.

Time Bound

No.5/7/2011-CS. I(U)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions

(Department of Personnel & Training)

2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi-110003

Dated the 7th December, 2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Promotion of Section Officers of the CSS to Grade I (Under Secretary) of the CSS on adhoc basis regarding.

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