Expected DA Jan 2018- AICPIN for the Month of Dec, 2017 No. 5/1/2017-CPI GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT LABOUR BUREAU 'CLEREMONT', SHIMLA-171004 DATED: 31st January, 2018 Press Release Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) - December, 2017 The All-India CPI-IW for December, 2017 decreased by 2 points and pegged at 286 (two( hundred and eighty six). On 1-month percentage change, it decreased by (-) 0.69 per cent between November, 2017 and December, 2017 when compared with the decrease of (-) 0,72 per cent for the corresponding months of last year.  The maximum downward pressure to the change in current index came from Food grotip contributing (-) 2.37 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Arhar Dal, Gram Dal, Groundnut Oil, Chillies Green, Brinjal, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, French Beans, Green Coriander Leaves, Methi, Palak, Peas, Potato, Radish, Tomato, Banana, Sugar, ESI Premium Contribution, Toilet Soap, etc. a...

CPAO Order: Intimation of recovery of excess/over payment made to pensioners CPAO/IT&Tech/Clarification/13(vol-III)/2076-17/189 25.01.2018 Office Memorandum Subject: Intimation of recovery of excess/over payment made to pensioners. As per para 4.6.7 of the Accounting and Operating Procedure for Central Pension Processing Centre of Authorised Banks for Pension Disbursement to Central Government (Civil) Pensioners (February, 2012J wherein it has been provided that "the CPPC software will display on the computer screen, options and view of the details of calculation of pension and its breakup of the pension paid to the pensioner/ family pensioner. The Home Branch will act as intermediary with the CPPC and, besides providing accounts statement, provide to the pensioners the payment of TDS details, pension slip, the Due and Drawn Statement in respect of each arrear and the Annual Income Statement". These instructions have been reiterated vide this office OM No. CPAO/Tech/Banks...

Central Government plans to abolish posts vacant for 5 years The government is planning to abolish all posts which have been vacant for more than five years, and has directed all ministries and department to submit a comprehensive report on the matter. In an office memorandum, the Finance Ministry said it had asked all ministries and departments to submit an action-taken report regarding abolition of posts vacant for more than five years. Some departments and ministries have responded but some, instead of providing a comprehensive report, have submitted the requisite information in piecemeal manner, it said. Therefore, financial advisors and joint secretaries (administration) of all ministries/ departments are requested to identify the posts which are vacant for more than five years and submit a comprehensive report on abolition of such posts in main ministry and their respective subordinate organisations at the earliest, the office memorandum, dated January 16, 2018, said. Following t...

DoPT: Delhi High Court order on maternity leave in case of surrogacy No.13018/6/2013 -Estt.(L) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training JNU Old Campus, New Delhi Dated 29 January, 2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Writ Petition No.844/2014 in the High Court of Delhi filed by Ms. Rama Pandey, Teacher, Kendriya Vidyalaya V/s UoI & Others - reg. The undersigned is directed to enclose herewith Hon' ble High Court of Delhi's Order dated 17th July, 2015 in the Writ Petition No.844/2014 in the High Court of Delhi filed by Ms. Rama Pandey, Teacher, Kendriya Vidyalaya V/s UoI & Others. 2. All Ministries/Departments are advised to give wide publicity of its contents to the concerned officers. 3. This issues with the approval of Secretary (P). (Sandeep Saxena) Under Secretary to the Govt. of India As per standard mailing list. Copy to: NIC, DOPT - for uploading on the website.     12.4 Rule 43, which makes...

NFIR: Upgradation of posts in Railways recommended by 7th CPC - clearance of DoP&T and MoF No.IV/NFIR/7th CPC/ (Imp)/2016/R.B./Pt.II Dated: 29/01/2018 The Secretary (E), Railway Board, New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub: Upgradation of posts in Railways recommended by 7th CPC - clearance of DoP&T and MoF- reg. Ref: (i)NFIR's PNM item No.13/2017. (ii)Railway Board’s file No.PC-VII/2016/RSRP/2-RBE No.93/2016 dated 02/08/2016 to GMs etc., (iii)NFIR's letter No.IV/NFIR/7th CPC(Imp)/2016/R.B. dated 12/09/2016. 30/09/2016, 15/11/2016 & 28/11/2016. Federation invites kind attention of the Railway Board to the PNM item No.13/2017 relating to upgradation of the following posts in Railways : The subject was discussed in the NFIR's PNM meeting held with the Railway Board on 13/14.11.2017, consequently the Railway Board had stated as follows:- "Ministry of Finance to whom the matter was referred to for a decision, as now referred it back to DoP&T. The railways are awaiting d...

CGDA Orders - Deputation to Saudi Arabia for Haj Duty 2018 OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS Ulan Batar Road, Palam Delhi Cantt 110 010 No. 688/AN-I/D/HAJ/2017-18 Dated: 17.01.2018 To 1. All the CFA(Fys) 2. All the Group Officers, M.O., Local 3. All sections, M.O, Local 4. The CDA RTC (ER) Kolkata Subject: Deputation to Saudi Arabia for Haj Duty - 2018 Reference : HQrs Office, Delhi Cantt.No. AN/IX/9104/HAJ/2018 dated 11.01.2018 circulated through website Ministry of Minority Affairs (Haj Cell) vide Office Memorandum No. 6/9/2017 - Haj dated 01.01.2018 for Deputation to Saudi Arabia for Haj Duty - 2018 has been received by the HQrs Office and HQrs Office vide their letter cited under reference has invited applications from male Muslim Officers viz. AAOs/Sr. Adrs / Auditors for temporary deputation to Consulate General of India, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as Assistant Haj Officer and for Haj Assistants for Haj 2017. 2. Intending eligible Muslim officers/ s...

7th Central Pay Commission's recommendations - revision of pay scales - amendment of Service Rules/Recruitment Rules - DoPT Order 2018 F.No. AB-14017/13/2016-Estt.(RR) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training Estt.-RR Division North Block, New Delhi Dated: 29th January, 2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub: Seventh Central Pay Commission's recommendations - revision of pay scales - amendment of Service Rules/Recruitment Rules. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM of even number dated 9th August, 2016 on the subject mentioned above wherein it was requested that as per the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 issued by Department of Expenditure vide  Notification  dated 25th July, 2016, consequential amendment in the existing Service Rules/Recruitment Rules shall be made by the Ministries/Departments by substituting the existing Pay Band and Grade Pay by the new pay structure i.e. "LEVEL in the ...

Revision of Minimum Wages payable to Temporary status Casual Labourers Ref: Confdn/Genl/2016-19 Dated - 25.01.2018 To, Shri Ajay Mittal Secretary Department of Personnel & Training Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pension Government of India North Block, New Delhi - 110001 Sir, Sub:  Revision of Minimum Wages payable to Temporary status Casual Labourers - reg. Ref: Your office letter No. 49014/1/2017-Estt (C) dated 16th August 2017. Please refer to your office letter cited above copy of which is enclosed herewith for ready reference. It was informed that the matter of revision of wages payable to Temporary status Casual Labourers is under consideration. We regret to inform you that the orders of revising the wages of Temporary status Casual Labourers with effect from 01.01.2016 is yet to be issued, eventhough the orders revising the pay of Central Government employees was issued on 25.07.2016. It is once again requested to take necessary action in this regard, so that issuing of o...

Implementation of Government decision on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) - Revision of Disability/ War Injury pension for pre-1.1.2016 Defence Forces pensioners No.17(01)/2017/D(Pen/Policy) Government of India Ministry of Defence Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare New Delhi-110011, Dated 23rd January, 2018 The Chief of the Army Staff The Chief of the Naval Staff The Chief of the Air Staff Subject: Implementation of Government decision on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) - Revision of Disability/ War Injury pension for pre-1.1.2016 Defence Forces pensioners reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry's letter No. 17(01)/2016-D(Pen/Pol) dated 29th October 2016 modified vide letter No 17(01)/2017(01)/ D(Pension/Policy) dated 4th September, 2017 for revision of pension of pre-2016 Defence Forces pensioners/ family pensioners in implementation of the Government decisions on the recommendations of the 7th CPC. As per ...

Railways: Clarification on booking of YTSK tickets through telephone Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) No. 2017/TG-I/23/P/YTSK Date: 07.12.2017 Principal Chief Commercial Managers, All Zonal Railways. (Commercial Circular no. 81 of 2017) Sub: Clarification on booking of YTSK tickets through telephone. With a view to expanding the facilities for issuing of tickets (both reserved and unreserved) and allowing public private partnership in establishment and operation of computerized PRS-cum-UTS terminals at centres called Yatri Ticket Suvidha Kendra (YTSK), the YTSK scheme was launched vide Commercial Circular no. 33 of 2014. Thereafter, on the basis of feedback received, amendments have been made in the scheme from time to time. 2.A reference has been received from Northern Railway forwarding therewith a request received from YTSK Association, Delhi’s to permit YTSKs to book tickets on telephone. In this connection, the Association has referred to the feature of boo...

Applicability of Goods and Service tax (GST) on Static Catering Services on IR GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No. 2012/TG.III/631/2 New Delhi Dated 01.12.2017 The General Managers All Indian Railways The CMD/IRCTC New Delhi CMD/KRCL, Navi Mumbai (Commercial Circular No. 79 of 2017) Sub: Applicability of Goods and Service tax (GST) on Static Catering Services on IR. Ref: (i) Commercial Circular No. 78 of 2012 dated 21.12.2012 (ii) Commercial Circular No. 44 of 2017 dated 29.06.2017 (iii) Commercial Circular No. 48 of 2017 dated 30.06.2017 (iv) Board's letter No. 2016/AC-II/01/Misc./GST (RBS No. 164/20117) dtd 20.11.2017 (v) Board's letter no. 2017/TG-III/631/6 dated 18/09/2017. Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue) vide notification No. 11/2017 - Central Tax(Rate) dated 28.06.2017 had issued GST Rate for supply of food and beverage services. Further, vide Notification no. 46/2017-Centrl Tax (Rate) dated 14.11.2017, the aforesaid notification has b...

Railways: Revision of Cloak Room and Locker charges at Railway Stations GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) No. 2015/TG-IV/14/P/Lockers New Delhi, Dt.21.12.2017 The General Managers, All Zonal Railways. (Commercial Circular No. 83/2017) Sub: Revision of Cloak Room and Locker charges at Railway Stations. Please refer to Board’s letter no: 91/TG-I/10/P/Cloak Room Charges dated 23.01.2013 (CC No. 09/2013) wherein the last revision of Cloak Room and Locker charges were notified. It has, now, been decided that DRMs shall have full powers for upward revision of the Cloak Room and Locker tariff at stations based on their local conditions after obtaining concurrence of their Associate Finance. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways. sd/- (Harvinder Singh) Jt. Director Traffic Comml.(G) Railway Board Authority: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/

"Item No.2, 10 and 48 of the Joint Committee of MACP - Agenda items of the Standing Committee" Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary Ph: 23382286 National Council (Staff Side) Joint Consultation, Machinery For Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi - 110001 E.Mail : nc.jcm.np@gmail.com. No. NC-JCM-2017/Fin January 16,2018 The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training, North Block, New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub: Item No. 2,10 and 48 of the Joint Committee of MACP - Agenda items of the Standing Committee: Kindly refer to the above. All the three items, which were discussed together pertains to the date of effect of the MACP Scheme which was introduced by the Government on the basis of the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission. The Staff Side demand to give effect to the revised promotional scheme from the date of the effect, the Report of the Commission itself i.e on 1.1.2006 was unfortunately not accepted by the official side and was not allowed...

NPS Committee Report Finalised and Submitted to Govt - NC JCM Staff Side "New Contributory Pension Scheme setting up of the Committee - report" Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary Ph: 23382286 National Council (Staff Side) Joint Consultation, Machinery For Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi - 110001 E.Mail : nc.jcm.np@gmail.com. No. NC- JCM-2017/Fin January 16, 2018 The Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, Cabiner Secretariate, Rastrapati Bhawan, New Delhi Sub: New Contributory Pension Scheme setting up of the Committee - report reg. Dear Sir, As per the 7th CPC recommendations, Govt had set up a committee under the Chairmanship of the Secretary, to look into the various complaints received by the commission on the new contributory Pension Scheme. As the stake holders, we had interacted with the Committee. We have now come to know that the committee, having finalised its report, submitted the same to you. We request that the Staff Side-JCM may be provide...

7th CPC: Allow to Revise Option Exercised under Rule 6 - NC JCM writes to DoPT "Allow the employees to revise their option once exercised under Rule 6 of the Revised Pay Rules 2016". Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary Ph: 23382286 National Council (Staff Side) Joint Consultation, Machinery For Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi - 110001 E.Mail : nc.jcm.np@gmail.com. No. NC- JCM-2017/Fin January 16, 2018 Shri Gyanendra Dev Tripathi, Jt. Secretary (E) Department of Personnel & Training, North Block, New Delhi Dear Sir, Kindly refer to the discussion, the Staff Side had with you on 12.1.2018 in the National Anomaly Committee meeting. During the discussion, over the admissibility or otherwise of the anomaly items, incidentally, we had represented to the request made by us to allow the employees to revise their option once exercised under Rule 6 of the Revised Pay Rules 2016. We send herewith copy of our communications sent to the Secretary Expenditure in t...

CPAO/IT &Tech/Master data/14 (Vol-III)2017-18/183 17.01.2018 MEETING NOTICE Subject: Meeting with all Heads of CPPCs/Government Business Divisions to review the implementation of 7th CPC pension revision. It has been decided to hold a meeting with art Heads of CPPCs/Heads of Govt. Business Divisions of the Authorised Banks for pensions under the Chairmanship of Chief controller (Pension) on 30th January, 2018 at 3.00 PM at Conference Hall of central Pension Accounting Office, Trikoot-II, Bhikaji cama place, New Delhi – 110 066 to review the status of implementation of 7th cpc pension revision in the light of DP&PW OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW [A) dated 12th May, 2017. Agenda items of the meeting are as follows: 1. Monitoring of implementation of 7th CPC by Banks. 2. Reporting of revised cases to CPAO by Banks. 3. Master Data Reconciliation. 4. IT related issues w.r.t. e-Revision of pension and fresh pension. 5. Compliance of Internal Audit observations on 7th CPC revisions. 6. Ti...

Implementation of AICTE Initiatives on Quality Education Ministry of Rural Development Government committed to provide best teachers, best infrastructure and best scholarships to all the students – Shri Prakash Javadekar Shri Prakash Javadekar presides over conference on ‘Quality Initiatives in Technical Education' Shri Prakash Javadekar released Model Curriculum for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Degree courses in Engineering & Technology and Management courses A one-day Conference on ‘Quality Initiatives in Technical Education’ was organized by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) here today. Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Prakash Javadekar was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Minister of State for HRD Dr. Satya Pal Singh also graced the occasion. The objective of the conference was to share experiences of Vice Chancellors, leading academicians and eminent policy makers from State Governments & Central Government and exchange ideas on is...

KVS Rules: Recruitment Rules for KV Teachers How the applications for the post of teachers are invited … ? The applications are invited through publication of advertisement in the Employment News (Weekly) followed by short advertisement in other National/local dailies. Whether any application fee is to be remitted at the time of applying to the post of teacher … ? Yes, non-refundable application fee as prescribed in the advertisement has to be remitted in the form of crossed Demand Draft at the time of applying to the post. Who are exempted from payment of application fee … ? Persons belonging to SC/ST categories, Ex-servicemen and Physically Challenged persons are exempted from payment of application fees subject to production of photocopy of certificate issued by the competent authority in proof that they belong to the category mentioned above. What is the mode of selection … ? The mode of selection includes written examination and personal interview. What are the allowances the teac...

TRP: Amendment in Eligibility Qualification, Age, Fee and Remuneration for Tax Return Preparer MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 19th January, 2018 G.S.R. 44(E). In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 139B of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Board of Direct Taxes hereby makes the following further amendments in the Tax Return Preparer Scheme, 2006, namely:- Short title, commencement and application. 1. (1) This Scheme may be called the Tax Return Preparer (Amendment) Scheme, 2018. (2) It shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. 2. In the Tax Return Preparer Scheme, 2006 (hereinafter referred to as the said Scheme), for paragraph 3, the following paragraph shall be substituted, namely:- "3. An individual, who holds a bachelor degree from a recognised Indian University or institution, or has passed the intermediate level examinatio...

Scheme for Promotion of Adventure Sports & Similar Activities amongst Central Government Employees No.125/1/2015-16-CCSCSB Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) Dated: 18.01.2018 CIRCULAR Sub: Scheme for Promotion of Adventure Sports & Similar Activities amongst Central Government Employees- Programmes to be organized by Garhwal Mandai Vikas Nigam Limited. Please refer to the Department of Person nel & Training's Office Memorandum of even number dated 04.12.2015 regarding Scheme for Promotion of Adventure Sports & Simi lar Activities amongst Central Government Employees( copy enclosed). 2. The Garhwal Mandai Vikas Nigam Limited(GMVNL) has offered the follow ing programmes for Central Government Employees eligible under the Scheme: 3 days S.No Programme Name Snow-Skiing Programme at Auli 1. Duration 7 days Dates 30.01.2018 to 05 .02.2018 07.02.2018 to 13.02.2018 14.02.2018 to 20.0...

7th CPC: Travel entitlements of Government employees for the purpose of LTC post Seventh Central Pay Commission - clarification reg. No.31011/8/2017-Estt.A-IV Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training Establishment A-IV Desk North Block New Delhi, Dated January 18, 2018 Office Memorandum Subject: Travel entitlements of Government employees for the purpose of LTC post Seventh Central Pay Commission - clarification reg. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's O.M.of even no. dated 19.09.2017 on the subject noted above, which inter-alia provides that the travel entitlements of Government servants for the purpose of LTC shall be the same as TA entitlements as notified vide Ministry of Finance’s O.M. dated 13.07.2017, except the air travel entitlement for Level 6 to Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, which is allowed in respect of TA only and not for LTC. 2. In this regard, this Department is in receipt o...

Vacant Posts in the Grade of Canteen Attendant in the Departmental Finance Canteen - DoE Orders Department Expenditure is in the process of filling up vacant posts in the grade of Canteen Attendant in the Departmental Finance Canteen. F.No.A-12026/02/2016-Ad.II Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure North Block, New Delhi, Dated, the 17 November, 2017 A. The Ministry of Finance, Department Expenditure is in the process of filling up vacant posts in the grade of Canteen Attendant in the Departmental Finance Canteen of this Department. B. Applications are invited on direct recruitment basis as under:- Name of   the post Pay   Scale Age as on closing date SC ST OBC UR PwD Total No. of post Canteen Attendant In New Pay Matrix Rs. 18000-56900/- 18-25 years 1 1 2 4 0 8 (Eight)* (*The number of vacancies is subject to change). C. Details of the posts (Minimum educational qualification, experience, age limit etc.); 1. Pay Scale: Pay Band-I (Rs.5,200 -...

85 Private ECHS Hospital List as on 8.12.2017 EMPANELMENT OF HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES AND DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES/ CENTRES FOR ECHS No. 22B(15)/2017-WE/D(Res-I) Government of India Ministry of Defence Dept of Ex-Servicemen Welfare New Delhi 04.01.2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM To, The Managing Director Central Organisation, ECHS Maude Line, Delhi Cantt Subject:- EMPANELMENT OF HOSPITALS / NURSING HOMES AND DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES/ CENTRES FOR ECHS I am directed to state that in terms of the provisions of Govt of India, Ministry of Defence letter No. 22B (04)/2010/US(WE)/D(Res) dated 18 Feb 2011, 22B (02)/2013/US(WE)/D(Res) dated 18 Oct 2013 and 22B (02)/2013/US(WE)/D(Res) dated 24 Feb 2015, it has now been decided by the Competent Authority to empanel 85 Private Hospitals/Nursing Homes and Diagnostic Laboratories Centres for different specialities and procedures with ECHS as recommended by the 12th Screening Committee for empanelment of Medical facilities with ECHS in its meeting held on 8-12...

Implementation of the recommendation of the 7th Central Pay Commission to the pensioners/family pensioners of autonomous Bodies / statutory Bodies regarding. No.A-26011/3/2016-KVI (II) (Part-II) Government of India Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi - 110 011 Dated the 15th January, 2018 To, The Chief Executive Officer Khadi & Village Industries Commission, Gramodaya, 3 Irla Road, Vile Parle (West) Mumbai - 400 056. Subject: Implementation of the recommendation of the 7th Central Pay Commission to the pensioners/family pensioners of Autonomous Bodies / Statutory Bodies regarding. Reference: KVIC's letter No. Adm-II/7th CPC/618/Pen./2017-18/(389-A) dated 27.4.2017. Madam, I am directed to refer to the KVIC's letter cited under reference on the subject mentioned above and to convey the approval of the Government to implement the orders extending the pensionary benefits of the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations to the Khadi and Vil...

Admissibility of House Rent Allowance in the event of non-acceptance or surrender of railway residential accommodation GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) RBE No. 05/2018 New Delhi, dated : 15.01.2018 No.E(P&A)II-2017/HRA-3 The General Managers, All Indian Railways & Production Units etc. Sub : Admissibility of House Rent Allowance in the event of non-acceptance or surrender of railway residential accommodation. Ref : Board's letters No. (i) No. E(P&A)II-87/HRA-15, dated 16-5-1988, (ii) No. E (P&A)11-95/HRA-3, dated 14-2-1996, (iii)  No. E(P&A)11- 99/HRA-2, dated 12-7-1999 & 16-3-2000, (iv) No. E(P&A)II- 2002/HRA-4, dated 16-10-2002, (v) No. E(P&A)11-2002/HRA-4, dated 9 -5-2003 and, (vi) No. E(P&A)II-2010/HRA-2, dated 08-12-2010 Attention is invited to Board’s letters quoted above delegating powers to the General Managers and other Heads of Organisations directly controlling allotment of quarters to Railway Servants for sanct...

Revenue Receipts and Expenditure Pattern Reviewed Ministry of Finance Revenue Receipts and Expenditure Pattern Reviewed; Additional borrowing of only Rs20,000 cr of Government Securities would be adequate to meet financing needs Vide the Press Release dated December 27, 2017, Government had stated that it will raise additional market borrowing of Rs50,000 crore through dated Government securities in the current financial year, 2017-18. Upon a review of trends of revenue receipts and expenditure pattern, it has been assessed that additional borrowing of only Rs20,000 crore of Government securities would be adequate to meet financing needs. Government did not accept borrowings of Rs15,000 crore in last three auctions. Remaining Rs15,000 crore would be reduced from the notified borrowing programme of ensuing weeks. PIB

7th CPC : Grant of Extra Work Allowance (abolition of existing Library Allowance) Government of India Ministry of Railways Railway Board PC-VII No. 87 RBE No. 208/2017 New Delhi, Dated: 02.01.2018 No.E(P&A)I-2017/SP-1/Genl-5 The General Managers and Principal Financial Advisers, All Indian Railways & Production Units. Sub: Implementation of recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission accepted by the Government - Grant of Extra Work Allowance (abolition of existing Library Allowance). Ref:   (i)  Board's letter No. E(P&A)I-2009/SP-1/Gen1/1 dated 30.04.2010 (Annexure-A-9). (ii) Ministry of Finance’s OM No. 13-3/2016-E.III(A) dated 20.07.2017. Consequent upon the decisions taken by the government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission relating to revision of allowances, the President is pleased to abolish  Rajbhasha Allowance (payable as a Special Allowance to Sr.Scale,J.A. Grade and S.A Grade officers entrusted with the administr...

Reservation for the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities No.36035/02/2017-Estt (Res) GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING North Block, New Delhi Dated the 15th January, 2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Reservation for the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities - reg. With enactment of THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, 2016' from 19th April, 2017 and notification of THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES RULES, 2017' on 15th June, 2017, the following instructions are issued in line with the provisions made therein regarding reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, as defined under Section 2(r) of the Act against the posts and services of the Central Government. 2. QUANTUM OF RESERVATION 2.1 In case of direct recruitment, four per cent of the total number of vacancies to be filled up by direct recruitment, in the cadre strength in each group of posts i.e. Groups A, B and C shall be re...