Central Government Employees News

Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 7th CPC - Fixation of pension of medical officers retired during 01.01.2016 to 30.06.2017 R.B.E. No: 171/2017 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA) (RAILWAY BOARD) No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/8 New Delhi, Dated: 20.11.2017 The GM/Principal Financial Advisers, All Zonal Railways/Production Units, (As per mailing list) Sub: Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of the 7th CPC - Fixation of pension of medical officers retired during 01.01.2016 to 30.06.2017. A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners' welfare (DOP&PW)'s O.M. No. 38/37/16-P&PW (A)(iv) dated 8th November, 2017 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. The Rule 33 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 corresponds to Rule 49 of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 199...

7th CPC: Minimum Pay and Fitment Factor Stories suddenly ended in anticlimax

7th CPC: Minimum Pay and Fitment Factor Stories suddenly ended in anticlimax "There is no scope for them anymore to continue this story and decided to end this up with the note of 'there is no scope for change in Minimum Pay'. There is a strong reason to come up with the title for this article as 'Minimum Pay and Fitment Factor Stories suddenly ended in anticlimax'. Because many websites kept writing that Minimum Pay will be increased to Rs.21000 in January 2018. As we didn't find any truth in that stories we haven't said anything about this as it may lead the people to have false hope. Instead, we published 4 articles which claimed firmly that there was no such proposal under consideration of Government. Finally those who cooked up a story entitled 'Govt to Announce Minimum Pay Increase to Rs.21000' and writing about it on day to day basis, have come forward to end this story with a note of No Scope for change in Minimum Pay. Because they clearly k...

Minimum Pay increased to 21000 – No Scope Anymore to Continue this Story

Minimum Pay increased to 21000 – No Scope Anymore to Continue this Story “There is no scope for them anymore to continue this story and decided to end this up with the note of ‘there is no scope for change in Minimum Pay’. Minimum Pay and Fitment Factor Stories suddenly ended in anticlimax There is a strong reason to come up with the title for this article as ‘Minimum Pay and Fitment Factor Stories suddenly ended in anticlimax’. Because many websites kept writing that Minimum Pay will be increased to Rs.21000 in January 2018. As we didn’t find any truth in that stories we haven’t said anything about this as it may lead the people to have false hope. Instead, we published 4 articles which claimed firmly that there was no such proposal under consideration of Government. Finally those who cooked up a story entitled ‘Govt to Announce Minimum Pay Increase to Rs.21000’ and writing about it on day to day basis, have come forward to end this story with a note of No Scope for change in Minimum...

Upgradation of Grade Pay of Inspector Posts, Department of Posts w.e.f. 01.01.2006

Good News regarding upgradation of Grade pay of Inspector Posts w.e.f 01.01.2006 Dear Friends, Finally, the day has come for which this blog was created I.e upgradation of Grade Pay of Inspector Posts w.e.f 01.01.2006. Today, with the approval of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance,the Grade Pay of Inspector Posts has been upgraded to Rs.4600 w.e.f 01.01.2006. This is in compliance to Hon'blele CAT Ernakulam judgement in our OA 289/2013. Thanks for all your continuous support and cooperation. Regards, Parmanand Kumar. AIPIF No.2-12/2013-PCC Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg New Delhi - 110001 Date : 24.10.2017 Office Memorandum Sub : Upgradation of Grade Pay of Inspector Posts, Department of Posts w.e.f. 01.01.2006. The issue regarding upgradation of Grade Pay of Inspector Posts cadre w.e.f. 01.01.2006 has been considered giving a fresh look and the competent authority is pleased to grant Grade Pay of Rs. 4600 (PB...

Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin Government on course to achieve targets under Rural Housing Programme (PMAY-G)

Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin Government on course to achieve targets under Rural Housing Programme (PMAY-G) A record of 10 lakh houses built in a year Hon'ble Prime Minister launched Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) on 20th November, 2016 from Agra. A target of completing one crore new houses by 31st March, 2019 was set. Of these, 51 lakh houses are to be completed by 31st March, 2018. To meet the challenge of assisting 51 lakh Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Gramin) beneficiaries in construction of their homes by March, 2018, the Ministry of Rural Development, in partnership with the State Governments, has taken many steps, including setting month-wise target for completion of houses. The target for completion of 10 lakh houses by November, 2017 has been achieved on 29th November, 2017, i.e. before the appointed date for completion of 10 lakh houses. It is expected that 15 lakh houses will be completed by 31st December 2017; 25 lakh houses by 31st January, 2018; 35 lakh h...

7th CPC : Central Government employees will not get Family Planning Allowances

7th CPC : Central Government employees will not get Family Planning Allowances GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-2447 ANSWERED ON-08.08.2017 Doing away with allowances under 7th CPC 2447 . Shri A. K. Selvaraj (a) whether the Central Government employees will not get Family Planning Allowances; (b) whether it is a fact that the diet, haircutting and soap toilet allowances given to select categories of employee have been discontinued; and c) whether it is also a fact that a raft of grants and allocations made to various sections of Government employees have been done away with or revised as per the recommendations of the Committee on Allowances, if so, the details thereof? ANSWER FINANCE MINISTER (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY) (a): The 7th Central Pay Commission recommended that Family Planning Allowance should be abolished. The Government has accepted the recommendation with effect from 1st July, 2017. (b): The 7th Central Pay Commissi...

Instructions for processing foreign visits of officers of the Government of India for approval of Screening Committee of Secretaries (SCoS)

November 28, 2017

Instructions for processing foreign visits of officers of the Government of India for approval of Screening Committee of Secretaries (SCoS) No. 4(4)/E.Coord/2015 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure New Delhi, 27th November 2017 Subject: Instructions for processing foreign visits of officers of the Government of India for approval of Screening Committee of Secretaries (SCoS) Reference is invited to this Department's OM of even number dated 5th January 2016 on the above subject. Para 22 of the ibid OM provides that 'Proposals, complete in all respects, seeking approval of SCoS shall be submitted to Department of Expenditure 15 days prior to departure date of delegation'. 2.It has been observed that Ministries/Departments are not submitting their proposals within the stipulated time, often sending proposals one day prior to the departure of the official (s). While it is understandable that requisite approvals and clearances from different agencie...

Requesting, for providing the exemption of Rs. 5 lakhs per annum to pension income

November 28, 2017

Exemption of Pension up to Rs. 5 lakhs per annum from Income Tax: Proposal will be examined - MoS for Finance. Shiva Pratap Shukla D.O. No. 370150/9/2017- TPL MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA NEW DELHI-110001 14th November 2017 Dear Dr.Tharoor Ji, Kindly refer to your D.O. letter No. DO/S1/09/2017/986 dated 26.09.2017 requesting, for providing the exemption of Rs. 5 lakhs per annum to pension income. I have got the matter examined. Currently, the basic exemption limit for individual taxpayer is Rs, 2, 50,000, However, considering the specific needs of the senior citizens, the basic exemption limit for a senior citizen above 60 year, is fixed at Rs.3,00,000 and for very senior citizen i.e. above 80 years, the same is fixed Rs. 5,00,000. Therefore, a pensioner who is a senior citizen is not required to pay any income-tax if his. total income, including pension., does not exceed Rs. 3 lakhs Similarly, a pensioner who is very senior citizen is not required to pay tax ...

Departmental Anomaly Committee to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of 7th Central Pay Commission's recommendations

Departmental Anomaly Committee to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of 7th Central Pay Commission's recommendations NFIR No.IV/DAC/7CPC/2016 Dated: 241/11/2017 The Secretary (E), Railway Board, New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub: Departmental Anomaly Committee to settle the anomalies arising out of the implementation of 7th Central Pay Commission's recommendations-reg. Ref: (i) Railway Board's letter No. PC- VII/2016/DAC/I dated 05/10/2016, 29/03/2017, 18/04/2017, 03/05/2017, 25/05/2017, 06/06/2017 & 20/11/2017. (ii) NFIR's letter No. IV/DAC/7 CPC/2016 dated,09/06/2017 & 16/08/2017. In continuation of above cited references, the Federation furnishes additional material on Item No. 17 pertaining to Pharmacist category to facilitate the DAC to discuss in the ensuing meeting. Attention is also invited to NFIR's letter of even number dated 09/06/2017 on this issue of which Item No. 17 of the enclosure is relevant (Annexure-I). Federation also enclos...

Eligibility of Divorced Daughter of Armed Forces Personnel for Grant of Family Pension

Eligibility of Divorced Daughter of Armed Forces Personnel for Grant of Family Pension As per Ministry of Defence (MoD) letter of September 2015, presently only those children who are dependent and meet other conditions of eligibility for family pension at the time of death of the Government servant or his/her spouse, whichever is later, are eligible for family pension. Accordingly, divorced daughters who fulfil other conditions are eligible for family pension if a decree of divorce had been issued by the competent court during the life time of at least one of the parents. The Government has been receiving grievances from various quarters that the divorce proceedings are a long drawn procedure which take many years before attaining finality. There are many cases in which the divorce proceedings of a daughter of a Government employee/pensioner had been instituted in the competent court during the life time of one or both but none was alive by the time the decree of divorce was granted b...

CGDA Transfer Policy: Sports quota recruits and sports personnel of national and international repute

CGDA Transfer Policy: Sports quota recruits and sports personnel of national and international repute. OFFICE OF CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS ULAN BATAR MARG, PALAM, DELHI CANTT - 110010 V No.AN/X/10001/2/2015 Dated: 20/11/2017 To All PCsDA/CSDA/ and PCA (Fys) Subject: Transfer Policy: Sports quota recruits and sports personnel of national and international repute. Transfer Policy guidelines for sports quota recruits have been circulated through HQrs office letter dated 11/8/2015. It states that as teams are not participating in many tournaments, players can be considered for posting to their home States/choice stations. For individual games, sports persons can participate at national/international events as and when organized. The circular further states that sports quota recruits may be considered for posting to their home States/choice stations as per rules and administrative feasibility. All transfer requests of these personnel are allowed to be routed through Volunteer l...

7th CPC Revision of rates of Operation Theatre Allowance (Special Allowance) to the Nursing Personnel working Central Government - Hospitals as per recommendations of the 7th CPC

7th CPC Revision of rates of Operation Theatre Allowance (Special Allowance) to the Nursing Personnel working Central Government - Hospitals as per recommendations of the 7th CPC 7th CPC Operation Theatre Allowance to the Nursing Personnel working Central Government - Hospitals No.2-16/2017-PAP Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts [Establishment Division / PAP Section] Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg New Delhi - 110 001 Dated: 17.11.2017 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: Revision of rates of Operation Theatre Allowance (Special Allowance) to the Nursing Personnel working Central Government - Hospitals as per recommendations of the 7th CPC - regarding. I am directed to forward herewith the copy of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Office Memorandum ...

Change of date of holiday on account of Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-milad, Prophet Mohammed's Birthday) for all Central Government Administrative Offices located in Chennai

Change of date of holiday on account of Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-milad, Prophet Mohammed's Birthday) for all Central Government Administrative Offices located in Chennai CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WELFARE CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS CUSTOM HOUSE, 60 RAJAJI SALAI, CHENNAI - 600 001. CHAIRMAN: SHRI M. AJITKUMAR CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS CHENNAI ZONE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY : SMT. K. KOMATHI JOINT COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS, CHENNAI - II, CUSTOM HOUSE, CHENNAI - 600 001. NO. CGEWCC/5/2017 DATED: 23.11.2017 To All Executive Members & Members of CGEWCE, Chennai (as per mailing list) Sir/ Madam, Sub: Change of date of holiday on account of Milad-un-Nabi (Id-e-milad, Prophet Mohammed's Birthday for all Central Government Administrative Offices located in Chennai - reg. As per the list of Holidays circulated vide CGEWCE-2016 DATED 10.01.2017, the holiday on account of Milad-un-Nabi was declared on 01.12.2017 (Friday). Government of Tamil Nadu, vid...

7th CPC Bunching Benefit - Explain with Matrix Table

7th CPC Bunching Benefit - Explain with Matrix Table Bunching benefit in 7th CPC Are you eligible for getting Bunching benefit in 7th CPC ? Please see in enclosed table. Please check this bunching stages in 7th CPC.

Revision of Pension of Pre-2016 Central Civil Pensioners - MoD Orders dt. 22.11.2017

Revision of Pension of Pre-2016 Central Civil Pensioners - MoD Orders dt. 22.11.2017 Review of the progress made by Defence Establishments revision of Pension/Family Pension of pre-2016 Central Civil Pensioners Office of the Controller General Of Defence Accounts Ulan Batar Road palam Delhi Cantt. - 110010 Fax: 011-25574814 Phone : 011-25665529 Regd Fax. AT/V/DAD/15101/Circular/2017 To, All PCsDA/PCA(Fys)/CsDA Dated: 22.11.2017 Sub: Review of the progress made by Defence Establishments revision of Pension/Family Pension of pre-2016 Central Civil Pensioners. A review meeting was held on November 2017 under chairmanship of Defence regarding subject mentioned wherein following decisions were taken: i. All HoDs have to ensure completion of 80% Of pension cases by 31.12.2017 and 100% cases by 31.0320 18. ii. HoDs shall prescribc weekly targets for the HOOs for preparation and submission or pension revision cases to PCsDA/PCA(Fys)/CsDA. Similar targets are to be prescribed by CGDA to the PCs...

Government to examine Rs.5 lakh tax exemption proposal for pensioners

Government to examine Rs.5 lakh tax exemption proposal for pensioners The finance ministry has informed Congress MP Shashi Tharoor that his suggestion to increase the tax exemption limit for pension up to Rs 5 lakh would be examined during the ongoing preparations for the Union Budget 2018, according to a communication. Responding to a letter written by Tharoor in late September, Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla said the suggestion that pension up to Rs 5 lakh per annum should be exempted from income tax in all cases was examined. "The proposal would be examined during the exercise for the ensuing Union Budget 2018 and the outcome would be reflected in the Finance Bill, 2018," said the letter, which was tweeted by Tharoor. The letter, dated November 14, said that a pensioner who is above 80 years is not required to pay tax if the total income, including pension, does not exceed Rs 5 lakh. "The suggestion that pension up to Rs 5 lakh per annum should be ex...

Clarification regarding calculation of quantum of Annual Increment in pay in case of Running Staff

Clarification regarding calculation of quantum of Annual Increment in pay in case of Running Staff. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No. PC-VI/2016/Z/4 Dated: 04.10.2017 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Clarification regarding calculation of quantum of Annual Increment in pay in case of Running Staff. Ref.: M/o Finance's OM No. 332469/2016-E IIIA dated 01.02.201 The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry's OM of even no. dated 30.08.2016 wherein an issue raised by one of the Staff Federations vide PNM Agenda Item No.10/2016 was referred to M/o Finance for examination. The Federation had demanded that the basic pay for the purpose of calculation of increment in the 6th CPC should include Pay element of Running Allowance for the Running staff. This meant that increment of Running Staff should be calculated @3 % of {Basic pay + pay element (presently 30% of Basic Pay)}. 2. This issue was examined in Pay Commission Dte. of Railway Board and a copy of reply...

Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme 1980 - Table of Benefits for the saving fund for the period from 01.10.2017 to 31.12.2017

Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme 1980 - Table of Benefits for the saving fund for the period from 01.10.2017 to 31.12.2017 7thCPC-Central-Government-Employees-Group-Insurance-Scheme No.7(2)/EV/2016 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure New Delhi, the 23 November, 2017 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 - Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.10.2017 to 31.12.2017. The Tables of Benefits for Savings Fund to the beneficiaries under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980, which are being issued on a quarterly basis from 01.01.2017 onwards, as brought out in this Ministry’s OM of even number dated 17.03.2017, for the quarter from 01.10.2017 to 31.12.2017, as worked out by IRDA based on the interest rate of 7.8% per annum (compounded quarterly) as notified by the Department of Economic Affairs as per their Resolution No. 5(1)-B(PD)/2017 dated 23.10.2017,...

219th Meeting of Central Board of EPFO Held

November 24, 2017

219th Meeting of Central Board of EPFO Held The 219th meeting of the Central Board of Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) held in New Delhi yesterday under the chairmanship of Union Minister of labour & Employment Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar. Following where are the key decisions of the Board: a) The Board took note of the 10 requests from ineligible establishments for waiver of damages during the period May 20, 2017 to September 30, 2017 which were earlier rejected by EPFO. b) The Central Board started investing in Equity Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) from August 2015. The Accounting Policy for valuation and accounting of equity investments were prepared in consultancy with IIM Bangalore. The observations of the CAG were also incorporated in the accounting policy. The same was approved by the Central Board. c) Present decentralized system of EPFO for making payment to its beneficiaries involves higher cost of transactions, delays in recredits in case of failed transact...

Deputation (Duty) Allowance to Central Government Employees - Recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission - DOPT Orders

November 24, 2017

Deputation (Duty) Allowance to Central Government Employees - Recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission - DOPT Orders No.2/11/2017-Estt.(Pay-II) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training North Block, New Delhi Dated the 24th November, 2017 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:- Grant of Deputation (Duty) Allowance - Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission - Regarding. This Department’s OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.6.2010 inter-alia provides for rates of Deputation (Duty) Allowance admissible to Central Government employees. 2. As provided in para 7 of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s Resolution No.1-2/2016-IC dated 25th July, 2016, the matter regarding allowances (except Dearness Allowance) based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) was referred to a Committee under the Chairmanship of Finance Secretary and until a final decision thereon, all Allowances have b...

7th CPC - Classification of Civil Posts under CCS(CCA) Rules - Gazette Notification

7th CPC - Classification of Civil Posts under CCS(CCA) Rules - Gazette Notification THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II-SEC. 3(ii)] MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (Department of Personnel and Training) ORDER New Delhi, the 9th November, 2017 S.O. 3578 (E). In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution read with rule 6 of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965 and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) number S.O. 2079(E), dated the 20th August, 2014, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby directs that with effect from the date of publication of this Order in the Official Gazette, all civil posts except persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department under the Union, s...

Cadre Restructuring of Group 'C' employees in Department of Posts

Cadre Restructuring of Group 'C' employees in Department of Posts No.25-04/2012-PE-I (Vol.II) Government of lndia Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (PE-I Section) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110001 Dated: 10th November, 2017 To, All Heads of Circles, Subject: Cadre Restructuring of Group 'C' employees in Department of Posts. Sir/Madam, The Cadre Restructuring Order of Group 'C' employees was issued vide this office letter of even number dated 27.05.2016. Later on, some Circles requested for further clarification, which were issued vide this office letter of even number dated 11.11.2016. However, Circles still faced with problems while implementing the orders. 2. Issues like norms for allotment of number of LSG posts, instructions for identification of surplus LSG posts other than C and B class POs, identification of HSG-I (NFG) posts, divisionalisation of LSG Cadre, relaxation of minimum qualifying service for promotion to HSG-II and HSG-I ...

No Proposal Under Consideration to Withdraw Bank Chequebook Facility

No Proposal Under Consideration to Withdraw Bank Chequebook Facility In a section of the media, it has appeared that there is a possibility that the Central Government may withdraw bank cheque book facility in the near future, with an intent to encourage digital transactions. It is denied that there is any proposal under consideration of the Government to withdraw bank cheque book facility. In this regard, it is emphasized that while the Government is committed to transform India into a less cash economy and promote digital and electronic transactions through multi-pronged initiatives, cheques are an integral part of the payments landscape, and form the backbone of trade and commerce, by being negotiable instruments, which often serve as the security for underlying trade transactions. In fact, the Union Finance Minister, in the Budget Speech 2017-18, had announced, "As we move faster on the path of digital transactions and cheque payments, we need to ensure that the payees of dish...

Government decision on 7th CPC in respect of the Post-01.01.2016 retired Armed Forces Pensioners/ Family Pensioners : Reg. New PPO Series

PCDA Circular 590 : Corrigendum - Implementation of Govt. decision on the recommendations of the 7th CPC in respect of the Post-01.01.2016 retired Armed Forces Pensioners. Office of the Principal CDA(Pensions) Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad- 211014 Circular No: 590 Dated: 06.11.2017 To The Chief Accountant, RBI, Deptt. Of Govt Bank Accounts, Central Office, C-7, Second Floor, Bandra-Kurla Complex, P B No. 8143, Bandra East, Mumbai- 400051 CMDs, All Public Sector Banks. The Nodal Officers, ICICI/HDFC/AXIS/IDBI Banks All Managers, CPPCs Military and Air Attache, Indian Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal The PCDA (WC), Chandigarh The CDA (PD), Meerut The CDA, Chennai The Director of Treasuries, All States The Pay and Accounts Officer, Delhi Administration, R K Puram; and Tis Hazari, New Delhi. The ...

7th CPC Revised rates of stipend to Special Class Railway Apprentices: Railway Board Order

7th CPC Revised rates of stipend to Special Class Railway Apprentices: Railway Board Order GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (Railway Board) S.No. PC-VII/ 66 RBE No.144/2017 No. PC-V/2017/PS/1 (SCRA) New Delhi, dated 06/11/2017 The General Manager All Indian Railways & PUs (As per mailing list) Sub: Revised rates of stipend to Special Class Railway Apprentices. Ref: Railway Board's letter No.PC-V/2008IPSIZ(SCRA) dated 25.11.2008 Consequent upon the promulgation of Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016, on the basis of the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, the issue of revision of the rates of stipend to Special Class Railway Apprentices has been under consideration. The President is pleased to decide the following revised rates of stipend for SCRAs: 2. These orders will take effect from 01.08.201 6. 3. The apprentices will draw the revised rates of Dearness Allowance appropriate to the revised rates of stipend. 4. This issues with the concurrenc...

7th CPC: Cabinet approves revised salaries, gratuity, allowances and pension for the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts

7th CPC: Cabinet approves revised salaries, gratuity, allowances and pension for the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts Rrevised-salaries-gratuity-allowances,-7thCPC-judges The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the revision in the salaries, gratuity, allowances, pension etc. of the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts and retired Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts. It follows the implementation of recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission in respect of Civil Servants. The approval will pave the way for necessary amendments in the two laws viz. Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1958 and High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954, which govern the salaries of Chief Justice of India (CJI), Judges of Supreme Court of India, Chief Justices and all Judges of High Courts. The increase in the salary and allowances etc. will benefit 31 Judges of Supreme Court of India (in...

Cabinet approves Wage Policy for the 8th Round of Wage Negotiations for workmen in Central Public Sector Enterprises

Cabinet approves Wage Policy for the 8th Round of Wage Negotiations for workmen in Central Public Sector Enterprises The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Wage Policy for the 8th Round of Wage Negotiations for workmen in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). Highlights: i. Management of the CPSEs would be free to negotiate wage revision for workmen where the periodicity of wage settlement of five years or ten years has expired generally on 31.12.2016 keeping in view the affordability and financial sustainability of such wage revision for the CPSEs concerned. ii. No budgetary support for any wage increase shall be provided by the Government. The entire financial implication would be borne by the respective CPSEs from their internal resources. iii. In those CPSEs for which the Government has approved restructuring/ revival plan, the wage revision will be done as per the provisions of the approved restructuring / revival plan only. ...

Change in Limitation Period of cases pertaining to correction in Name (C/N, M/N, F/N) / Date of Birth from one to five year

Change in Limitation Period of cases pertaining to correction in Name (C/N, M/N, F/N) / Date of Birth from one to five year. No. CBSE/Coord/AS(C)/112576 Dated: 10.11.2017 CIRCULAR Subject: Change in Limitation Period of cases pertaining to correction in Name (C/N, M/N, F/N) / Date of Birth from one to five year. This is in partial modification of No. CBSE/COORD/EC-31-03/2015 Dated 25.06.2015 wherein it was mentioned that correction in date of birth and correction in candidate, mother and father name shall be entertained by the Board only within one year of the date of declaration of result. Limitation of cases of correction in Candidate, Mother and Father Name/ correction in date of birth has been revised. Revised time limit will be 5 years from date of declaration of result and it will be applicable to all cases after Class X/XII 2015 examination onwards. Revised limitation period shall also be applicable to current ongoing cases already received in ROs/HQ, pending in various courts a...

Pension Call Centre - New Toll Free Number

Pension Call Centre - New Toll Free Number Pension Call Centre New Toll Free Number : 1800-180-5325 for Pension Call Centre You may now contact us by using the Toll free number : 18001805325 For facilitating proper response please keep following intimation ready for submission to the Pension Call Centre executive 1. PPO No. 2. IC No. / Reg. No. 3. Name of Pensioner / Family Pensioner 4. Date of retirement / discharge / death 5. Brief of points on which information / clarification requires.

Implementation of revised pay scales with 15% fitment benefit for BSNL executives

Implementation of revised pay scales with 15% fitment benefit for BSNL executives Why Pay Revision with 15% Fitment cannot be denied CHQ WRITES TO MOSC REQUESTING IMPLEMENTATION OF REVISED PAY SCALES WITH 15% FITMENT BENEFIT FOR BSNL EXECUTIVES No.AIBSNLOA/CHQ/2017/42 Dated: 15th November 2017 To Shri Manoj Sinha, Hon’ble Minister of State for Communications, Government of India New Delhi Subject: Implementation of revised pay scales with 15% fitment benefit for BSNL executives - reg. Hon'ble Sir, At the outset, we are thankful for your reported inclination towards implementing revised pay scales with 25% fitment benefit in respect of BSNL executives, even though BSNL does not fully meet the affordability condition stipulated by the 3rd PRC but BSNL is already on revival path and reporting operational profit for last few years. In this regard, we would like to draw your kind attention to the fact that MTNL employees were allowed pay revision as recommended by 2nd PRC w.e.f. 1.1.200...

Pre-2016 Civilian Pension - PPO Issued update till 20.11.2017