Clarification on 7th CPC Special Compensatory Allowance Implementation of the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission – Grant of Special Compensatory Allowances subsumed under Tough Location Allowance No.3/1/2017-E.II(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure New Delhi, the 17th January, 2019 CORRIGENDUM Subject:   Implementation of the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission – Grant of Special Compensatory Allowances subsumed under Tough Location Allowance. The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 19th July, 2017 regarding grant of Special Compensatory Allowances subsumed under Tough Location Allowance consequent upon acceptance of the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission. In this regard, in Annexure-I to the O.M., where places/areas have been mentioned. Part ‘A’ Sl.No.4 – Jammu and Kashmir – “Illaqas of Padder and Niabat Nowgam in Kashmir Tehsil’ under Doda District may be re...

Finance Ministry Clarification on Air Travel on Official Tour “Cost of Air passage is not borne by the Government of India, No Need to Obtained Relaxation from Financial Advisors of the concerned Ministry/ Department” Air travel on official tour where the cost of air passage is not borne by the Government of India – clarification reg. No.19024/1/2009-E.IV Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure  New Delhi, the 31st December, 2018   Office Memoranudm Sub:   Air travel on official tour where the cost of air passage is not borne by the Government of India – clarification reg. The undersigned is directed to refer this Department’s O.M. dated 07.06.2016 and 26.07.2016 regarding delegation of powers to Financial Advisors (FAs) of the Ministries/Departments to accord relaxation for travel by airlines other than Air India both domestic and international including individual cases of officials of Central Government and autonomous bodies. Se...

OPTION FOR FIXATION OF PAY ON MACPS – FINMIN ORDERS DT.18.6.2018 “GRANT OF GRADE PAY OF RS.5400 (PB-2) I.E. LEVEL-9 OF PAY MATRIX, INCASE OF ASSISTANT ACCOUNTS OFFICER OF IAA&D” No.38(1)/2018/PA-Admn-1/794-870 Ministry of Communications Department of Posts Postal Accounts Wing – Dak Bhawan New Delhi – 110 001 Dated: 3.10.2018 To All Pr.CCA/CCA, All General Manager(Finance) All Director of Accounts(Postal) Sub:  Implementation of recommendations of 7th CPC – Para 11-12-140 – Grant of Grade Pay of Rs.5400 (PB-2) i.e. level-9 of Pay Matrix, incase of Assistant Accounts Officer of IAA&D, Indian Civil Accounts Organisation and P&T Accounts. Sir/Madam, I am directed to refer on the aforesaid subject and to enclose herewith a copy of Ministy of Finance, Department of Expenditure, OM No.25-2/2017-IC/E.III(A) dated 18.6.2018 for information and further necessary action. This issues with the approval of Secretary (Posts). Yours Faithfully, sd/- Assistant Direct...

CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 – Section II of the Part ‘A’ of the First Schedule – entry pay to DR appointed on or after 1.1.2006 and pay fixation in the case of persons other than such direct recruits No.8-23/2017-E.IIIA Government of India Ministry of Finance Department Of Expenditure North Block, New Delhi 28th September, 2018 Office Memorandum Subject:  CCS (RP) Rules, 2008 – Section II of the Part ‘A’ of the First Schedule – entry pay to DR appointed on or after 1.1.2006 and pay fixation in the case of persons other than such direct recruits . The undersigned is directed to invite the attention to the provisions contained in Section-2 of Part ‘A’ of the First Schedule Of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 which provides for entry pay in the revised pay Structure (pay structure effective from 1.1.2006 up to 31.122015) for direct recruits appointed On or after 1.1.2006 on a post and to say that pay in respect Of persons appointed to the same posts before 1.1....

Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 – Entry pay for direct recruits appointed on or after 1.1.2006 and pay fixation in the case of persons other than such direct recruits No. 8-23/2017 – E.IIIA Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure North Block, New Delhi 28th September, 2018 Office Memorandum Subject:  Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 – Section II of the Part ‘A’ of the First Schedule thereto – entry pay for direct recruits appointed on or after 1.1.2006 and pay fixation in the case of persons other than such direct recruits. The undersigned is directed to invite the attention to the provisions contained in Section-2 of Part ‘A’ of the First Schedule of the Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 which provides for entry pay in the revised pay structure (pay structure effective from 1.1.2006 up to 31.12.2015) for direct recruits appointed on or after 1.1.2006 on a post and to say that pay in respect of per...

Grant of Additional House Rent Allowance to CG Employees – Finmin Order 14.8.2018 Grant of additional HRA to the civilian employees of the Central Government serving in the States of North Eastern Region, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands and Ladakh No.28/1/2017-E.II(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure New Delhi, dated the 14th August,2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:   Grant of additional HRA to the civilian employees of the Central Government serving in the States of North Eastern Region, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep Islands and Ladakh. Consequent upon revision of rates of House Rent Allowance (HRA)/additional HRA w.e.f. 01.07.2017 vide this Department’s O.M. No.2/5/2017-E.ll(B) dated 07/07/2017 and O.M. of even number dated 19.07.2017 respectively, it has been decided to grant additional HRA at old duty station w.e.f. 01.07.2017 to all those Central Government civilian employees who have been transferred ...

Increment Date in Rule 10 of CCS F.No. 4-21/2017-IC/E.III(A) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure North Block, New Delhi Dated 31st July, 2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:   Date of next increment- Rule 10 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016- regarding. The undersigned is directed to invite attention to Rule 10 of CCS (RP) Rules 2016 which provides, inter alia, that there shall be two dates for increment namely 1st January and 1st July of every year, instead of the provision of one date of increment on the 1st July during the 6th Pay Commission pay structure. The Rule further provides that an employee shall be entitled to only one annual increment either on 1st January or 1st July depending on the date of appointment, promotion or grant of financial upgradation. The Sub-Rule (2) thereof provides that increment in respect of an employee appointed or promoted or granted financial upgradation including upgradation under MACP during the period between the 2nd ...

NURSING ALLOWANCE No.19051/03/2013-E.IV Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure New Delhi, 19th July, 2018 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject:-   Admissibility of Nursing Allowance during absence of more than 30 days. References have been received in this Department seeking clarification regarding admissibility of Nursing Allowance to Nursing personnel working in various hospitals and institutions during absence of full calendar month(s) due to leave, training, tour etc. 2. The matter has been considered in this Department. It has been decided that Nursing Allowance will be admissible to Nursing personnel during absence of more than 30 days due to leave, training, tour etc., however, duration of such leave will be restricted to maximum 60 days. Beyond 60 days leave/ absence, the Nursing Allowance will not be admissible. 3. This is issued with the approval of Secretary (Exp.). (Nirmala Dev) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE No.21/3/2017E-IIB Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure New Delhi, the 12th July, 2018 Office Memorandum Subject:   Transport Allowance at double the normal rates to persons with disabilities employed in Central Government. References have been received in this Department seeking clarification whether Transport Allowance at double the normal rate is admissible to persons with disabilities employed in Central Government who have been provided with Government Accommodation within one km. of office or within the campus housing the place of work and residence. 2. The matter has been considered in this Department and it clarified that persons with disabilities employed in Central Government, as mentioned in Para 2(iii) of 0M No.21/5/2017-EII(B) dated 07.07.2017 regarding grant of Transport Allowance as 7th CPC rates, are eligible to draw Transport Allowance at double the normal rates + DA thereon, irrespective of whether the...