Central Government Employees News

Seventh Pay Commission has sought information on the parity of pay scales manifests in posts of a similar nature

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:47:00 -0700

MEENA AGARWAL

SECRETARY

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

SEVENTH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION

7CPC/99/RR/2014/1

Dated: 8th September, 2014

Dear

The 7th Central Pay Commission has been receiving a number of memoranda, representations from associations/federations as well as individual cadres on pay and related issues. As part of its working, the Commission is also hearing various groups of employees both in Delhi and during its visits outside Delhi.

2. One of the major issues raised before the Commission centres on the subject of parity. One aspect of parity manifests in how posts of a similar nature are placed. Certain cadres/category of employees have, in their deposition before the Commission, stated that there are cases when identical or similarly placed cadres/categories of employees in different Ministries/Departments are placed differentially in terms of pay and promotional prospects.

3. With a view to examining and addressing this aspect of parity amongst apparently similarly placed cadres/posts, the Commission has devised a template to be filled in for posts being administered by your Department. The template seeks to elicit information that would be readily available in the Recruitment Rules for the concerned post(s)/cadres. In case your Department only operates posts involving common cadres like the Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS), Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS), a NIL report may kindly be furnished to the Commission.

4. Since the Work of the Commission is time bound may I request that information as sought is furnished by 25 September 2014. Perhaps a copy of the RRs themselves could be sent as advance information.

Yours sincerely,

sd/-

(Meena Agarwal)

Source: http://confederationhq.blogspot.in/

DRDO to Recruit 899 Candidates in its Technical and Administrative Cadres

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:46:00 -0700

Centre for Personnel Talent Management (CEPTAM) an independent recruitment body under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited applications from candidates for recruitment to 899 position in its Defence Research & Technical Cadre (DRTC) and other administrative and ministerial cadres. Under the DRTC, 419 vacancies of senior technical Assistant and 235 vacancies of Technician ‘A’ Grade are to be filled up by this advertisement.

The qualification requirement for Sr. Tech. Asst ‘B’ grade is three year Diploma in Engineering subjects or BSc. Degree in concerned subject from recognised University/Institutes. For the post of Technician ‘A’ grade candidates must have at least one year ITI certificate from recognised institutes. 245 vacancies of Administration and allied cadre posts such as Administrative Assistant, Store Assistant, Personal Assistant, Security Assistant, Vehicle Operator, Fire Engine Driver etc will also be filled up for which essential qualifications are 10th pass or 12th pass certificate along with specific job related qualification requirement as mentioned against each in the advertisement. For posts under DRTS category candidates will be required to apply through Online mode only, whereas for posts like Technician ‘A’ Security Asst ‘A’, clerk (Canteen Manager) Vehicle Operator ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ and Asst Cook, candidates have the option to apply online as well as offline mode.

The last date of receipt of applications is 17 October 2014. Recruitment examination for the posts will be held by the CEPTAM on 01 February 2015. Candidates desirous of applying for the posts can get details regarding these posts by visiting the DRDO website www.drdo.gov.in. The Details of the posts will also be available in 27th Sep 2014 to 03 Oct 2011 edition of Employment News.

PIB News

FAQs on How to Mark your Attendance (BAS)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:45:00 -0700

How to mark Attendance using the common biometric attendance system on wall mounted terminals

To get your Attendance ID, register online at attendance.gov.in. The Attendance ID will be generated from you Aadhaar number, the 6 digit number will be generated based on the last 6 or first 6 digits of your Aadhaar number. The attendance ID will only be active to mark attendance only when your Aadhaar information is verified by UIDAI and activated by you Nodal officer.

Attendance ID has been sent by SMS to your registered Mobile Number.

Enter your 6-digit Attendance ID on Screen

A Red light will start to glow on Finger Print Scanner

Now put any one of your fingers on the Finger Print Scanner

DO NOT move your finger on scanner otherwise finger prints will not be properly scanned

DO NOT Press very hard on Finger Print Scanner

Once the screen shows “Authenticating, Please Wait”. Remove your finger from the scanner

A pop-up screen will show your Photo and Attendance Type as “Opening” for the first time you mark the attendance for that day

If Attendance Type is “Closing” then it will be counted as OUT Time. However, OUT time would be the LAST “Closing” time marked by you. Any “Closing” time in-between “Opening” time and Last “Closing” time would be ignored

If, you see a CROSS instead of your photo, then some ERROR has occurred while marking attendance.

You will be able to mark your attendance in any bio-metric terminal installed in various Central Government buildings

You can also mark your attendance in any of finger print devices, which have been connected on Windows 7 or Windows OS. Presently client attendance software is not available for MAC OS

If you are having difficulty in marking attendance-using fingerprints scanning devices, please try marking your attendance through Iris Device, which may be available with NIC In-charge in your organization

Source : www.attendance.gov.in

Government employees have to be present in office on October 2 to take cleanliness pledge

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:44:00 -0700

All government employees will have to be present in office on October 2, Gandhi Jayanthi, the day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch ‘clean India’ campaign, and take the cleanliness pledge, a directive issued by the Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth on Wednesday said. The employees will be administered ‘Swachhata Shapath’ (pledge of cleanliness) in government offices, public functions and events on October 2, the directive said. The cleanliness drives led by senior officials will be undertaken in all government and public offices, it said.

The Centre had earlier declared October 2 ( Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday) as compulsory holiday. The Prime Minister will on October 2 launch ‘clean India’ campaign, aimed at cleaning the country. There will be a special cleanliness drive in government offices from Thursday till October 2 to get rid of clutter, garbage and weed out old and unwanted things from government office premises, the directive said.

Modi had on August 15 announced the launch of the campaign.

“I come from a poor family, I have seen poverty. The poor need respect and it begins with cleanliness. I, therefore, have to launch a ‘clean India’ campaign from October 2 this year and carry it forward in four years,” Modi had said in his speech on Independence Day from the Red Fort. The Cabinet Secretary had earlier also written to secretaries of central government departments pressing the need for clean working spaces.

“There are certain offices where construction material is lying for years. In some office premises, unused or junked vehicles are also parked. The departments have already been asked to make sure that no clutter, unused vehicles, rubbles or building material are lying in the office premises,” a Personnel Ministry official said. There may be surprise inspections to ensure the effectiveness of cleanliness drive, he said.

Senior officials have sprung into action and instructed their concerned supervisors to ensure that the office premises are clean.

Source : DNA News

Advance payment of wages to industrial employees of OFs for the month of Sept, 2014 (payable in October, 2014) on account of Durga Puja Festival/ Dussera/ Bakri-Eid falling during 01.10.2014 to 06.10.2014

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:43:00 -0700

Urgent/ Immediate

FAX/Speed Post

Office of the Principal Controller of Accounts ( Fys)

10-A, S.K.Bose Road, Kolkata- 700 001

No. Pay/ Tech-I/0826/Disb/2014/

Date :- 24/09/2014

To..

1. All CFA ( Fys)

O I/C AO, OF (P),Nalanda

2. 0 I/C AO, OF (P),Korwa

Sub:- Advance payment of wages to industrial employees of OFs for the month of Sept, 2014 (payable in October, 2014) on account of Durga Puja Festival/ Dussera/ Bakri-Eid falling during 01.10.2014 to 06.10.2014

Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance, Dept. of Expenditure vide U.O. No. 3(2)/2012/TA/477 dated 17.09.2014 on the above subject received under OFB, Kolkata No. 111/A/A dated 24/09/2014 has accorded approval for disbursement of wages for the month of September, 2014 in advance on 29.09.2014. The same may be communicated to all the LAOs under your jurisdiction for necessary action at their end, please.

In this connection it is requested that advance payment of wages on account of the aforesaid festival should be made positively on 29.09.2014 for the month of September,2014 subject to fulfillment of following conditions:-

1. The amount of advance wages to be paid on 29.09.2014 for the month of 09/2014 should be the actual wage for the month of 08/2014 drawn and disbursed to the respective Industrial Employees.

2. The Br. AO should adjust the advance wages, thus paid on 29.09.2014, while generating the regular wage bill for the month of 09/2014, which is required to be prepared by 07/10/2014 based on actual hours worked by each IE of the respective OF (i.e. w.r.t. actual attendance data).

3. Over payments , arrived at as a result of such actual generation of regular wage bill for the month of 9/2014 on due date i.e. 7-10-2014, should be adjusted by recovery through actual wage bill, generated for the month of October, 2014, payable in November, 2014.

4. Br. AOs should also take care of the dues in respect of the individuals on EOL/ long leave/ prolonged absence etc.

5. It is requested to note, while taking account of the actual payments made in the previous month (i.e. wage for 08/2014), Br. AOs should calculate the actual monthly wages to arrive at the advance amount after deducting any arrear payments/ supplementary payments (if any) made with the wages for the month of 08/2014.

Strict compliance to the above instructions may please be ensured.

sd/-

Asst. Controller of Accounts ( Fys)

Source: www.pcafys.nic.in

[http://pcafys.nic.in/files/advance.pdf]

Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2013-14 – Extension of orders to Autonomous Bodies.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:41:00 -0700

F.No.7/22/2008 E-III(A)

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

E III (A) Branch

New Delhi, the 23rd September, 2014.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2013-14 – Extension of orders to Autonomous Bodies.

Orders have been issued vide this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No. 7/24/2007 E-III (A) dated 16th September, 2014 authorizing 30 days emoluments as Non-PLB (Ad-hoc bonus) for the accounting year 2013-14 to the eligible Central Government employees not covered by the Productivity Linked Bonus Schemes, subject to terms and conditions laid down therein.

2. The undersigned is directed to say that it has now been decided that the Non-PLB (Ad-hoc) bonus so admissible subject to the terms and conditions laid down in the aforesaid orders, may be extended to the employees of autonomous bodies, partly or fully funded by the Central Government which (i) follow the pattern of pay structure and emoluments identical to that of the Central Government and (ii) do not have any bonus or ex-gratia or incentive scheme in operation.

3. In case of doubt as to the operation of these orders the clarificatory orders, circulated vide this Ministry’s O.M. No.14(10)E-Coord/88 dated 4.10.88, as amended from time to time, may be kept in view, mutatis mutandis.

4. Any request for funding by the Government to meet the liability on account of Non-PLB (Ad-hoc bonus) in respect of various autonomous organizations would not be considered by the administrative Ministries concerned, as the expenditure on Non-PLB (Ad-hoc bonus) should be met from within the existing budgetary provisions of the respective organizations. While the Autonomous Bodies not funded by the Central Government may also adopt these orders as per their own administrative and financial judgment in respect of their employees, no liability for funding will, in any case, lie on the Central Government on this account.

(Amar Nath Singh)

Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source :

http://finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_expenditure/notification/bonus/23-09-2014.pdf

Karnataka Makes Aadhaar Card Compulsory for Medical Care

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:39:00 -0700

Aadhaar Card was a controversial issue during the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. When the new government took charge at the Centre, there were talks that the card might be discontinued. But, now that the Government has given a go-ahead to continue the Aadhaar card, the Karnataka state government has decided to give more value to the card. Henceforth, Aadhaar number has been made mandatory for employees of the Karnataka state government who are utilizing the free medical treatment, ‘Jyothi Sanjeevani’.

There are more than 5.6 lakh state government employees in Karnataka, and 40% of them are yet to receive the Aadhaar cards. Employees without Aadhaar cards and their families have been asked to submit details, including photographs, online at the e-Governance Department. These temporary measures are valid only until the employees and their families get their Aadhaar cards. The department of labour welfare has ordered the employees to get their Aadhaar cards as soon as possible. The district collectors have been given the responsibility of conducting special camps to issue Aadhaar cards to state government employees of each district.

According to the press release issued by the Karnataka Government, Aadhaar card shall be treated as identity card for state government employees and their families to avail of free medical care under the Jyothisanjeevani Scheme. Employees will have to register their Aadhaar number, via the salary disbursing officer, with the Human Resource Department – H.R.M.S.

Employees who do not have Aadhaar cards will have to submit photographs of themselves and their family members, along with details, to the concerned officer and get them registered with the H.R.M.S.

Source: www.employeesnews.in

Grant of Transport Allowance @ 7000 p.m+DA thereon to officers drawing Grade Pay of Rs.10000, Rs.12000 on Non-functional basis-clarification reg.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:37:00 -0700

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAY BOARD)

S.No.PC-VI/345

No PC-V/2010/A/TA/1

RBE No. 100 /2014

New Delhi, dated 12 09.2014

The General Managers/CAO(R)

All Zonal Railways & PUs

(As per mailing list)

Sub:- Grant of Transport Allowance @ 7000 p.m+DA thereon to officers drawing Grade Pay of Rs.10000, Rs.12000 on Non-functional basis-clarification reg.

Attention is invited to Board’s letter of even number dt. 07.07.2014 (RBE No.68/2014) on the above subject whereby it was clarified that those officers who are upgraded to Grade Pay of Rs.10000/PB-4 scale on the basis of Dynamic ACP or due to non-functional in-situ upgradation shall not be eligible for grant of Transport Allowance @7000 p.m+DA thereon. On receipt of representations from IRMS.

Association this matter was further reviewed by the Board in the light of earlier instructions contained in Boards letter No.PC-V/2008/ACP/2, dt. 07.07.2010 and Board have decided that the IRMS Officers having Grade Pay of Rs.10000/- on promotion through DACP Scheme are toga treated at par with SAG Officers for payment of Transport Allowance @7000 p.fn plus DA thereon. However, officers of other organized services who get similar grade on non-functional upgradatlon basis shall not be eligible for the same.

2. Necessary action as per above decision may please be taken.

3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Dte. of Railway Board.

4. Hindi version is enclosed.

sd/-

(N. .Singh)

Dy.Director, Pay Commission – V

Railway Board

www.airfindia.com

[http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202014/Grant-of-Transport-Allowance_RBE%20100_2014.pdf]

7th Pay Commission invites more staff on deputation basis

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 21:36:00 -0700

Ministry of Finance issued orders on the subject of Staff Mobilisation today on its portal that 13 more officials are required to 7th Central Pay Commission on deputation basis.

Filling up of balance vacancies of Under Secretary/ Section Officer/ Assistant/ UDC/ Cashier on deputation basis in the Seventh Central Pay Commission.

Under Secretary (PB-3 GP Rs.6600) – 6 Posts

Section Officer (PB-2 GP Rs.5400) – 5 Posts

Assistant (PB-2 GP Rs.4600) – 1 Post

UDC (PB-1 GP Rs.2400) – 1 Post

These posts will be filled up only on deputation basis. The details of qualifications and experience required for the posts are given in the order.

Source: CGEN.in

Aadhar-based biometric attendance for central government employees by month-end

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 03:25:00 -0700

Aadhaar-based biometric attendance systems for central government employees will be fully operational by the end of this month.

"The biometric attendance system for central employees will be fully functional by the end of this month," Information Technology Secretary Ram Sevak Sharma told PTI.

According to Sharma, the attendance of the employees can be tracked through a website, attendence.gov.in, which would be fully operational by the month-end.

The website is expected to bring more transparency as it would provide and update information about central government employees on real-time basis.

The attendance web portal will use the information entered in the biometric devices and will act as a centralised management information system (MIS) for attendance.

Under the new attendance system, the employees would be able to mark their attendance using biometric reading devices in various government offices.

It will facilitate employees mark their attendance at other central offices also which would help the government to track their movements.

According to the information available on the attendance web portal, as many as 163 central government organisations have registered themselves for the same.

At present, as many as 1,816 biometric attendance devices are operational in various central government offices. There are around 43,000 registered users (employees), out of which 18,262 are Aadhaar verified

Source : Economic Times

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2014

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 09:04:00 -0700

F.No.1/2/2014-E.II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
****

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 18th September, 2014.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2014.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No.1/1/2014-E.II(B) dated 27th March, 2014 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 100% to 107% with effect from 1st July, 2014.

2. The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M. No. 1(3)/2008-E.II(B) dated 29th August, 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.

3. The additional installment of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash to all Central Government employees.

4. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In regard to Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.

5. In so far as the employees working in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued with the concurrence of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

(A. Bhattacharya)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Original Order :

http://finmin.nic.in/the_ministry/dept_expenditure/notification/da/da01072014.pdf

Rajasthan declares 7% D.A.- Order Issued

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 00:21:00 -0700

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

(RULES DIVISION)

No. F. 6(1)FD(Rules)/2008

Jaipur, dated ; 08.09.2014

ORDER

Sub:- Grant of Dearness Allowance to State Government employees.

The Governor is pleased to order that the existing rate of Dearness Allowance payable to the State Government employees, drawing pay in Rajasthan Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, under Finance Department Order No. F.6(1)FD(Rules)12008 dated 01-03-2014 shall be revised from 100% to 107% with effect from 01-07-2014.

The term 'Pay' for the purpose of calculation of Dearness Allowance shall be the Basic Pay i.e. sum of pay in running pay band and grade pay drawn and shall not include any other type(s) of pay like Special Pay or Personal Pay, etc.

The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fraction of 50 paisa and above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fraction of less than 50 paisa may be ignored.

The amount of increase in Dearness Allowance for the period from 01-07-2014 to 31-08-2014 shall be credited to the General Provident Fund Account of the respective employees and cash payment shall be admissible from 01-09-2014 i.e. salary for the month of September, 2014 payable on 01-10-2014.

The arrear of DA from 01-07-2014 to 31-08-2014 to the employees recruited to the Civil Services on or after 01-01-2004 and who are governed by Contributory Pension Scheme, shall be paid in cash.

By order of the Governor,

(Siddharth Mahajan)

Special Secretary

Finance (Budget)

Original Order :

http://finance.rajasthan.gov.in/RULES/F6-(1)-2008-08-09-2014.pdf

Stepping up of pay of senior Assistants of CSS drawing less pay on promotion in the Section Officers’ Grade man their juniors – OM No.18/2/2007-CS-I dated 20.05.2014 – Followup action regarding

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 00:12:00 -0700

F.No.18/2/2014-CS-I(S)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel. PG & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

2nd Floor, A Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market

New Delhi, the 9th September, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Stepping up of pay of senior Assistants of CSS drawing less pay on promotion in the Section Officers’ Grade man their juniors – OM No.18/2/2007-CS-I dated 20.05.2014 – Followup action regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments OM No.18/2/2007-CS-I dated 20.05.2014 and subsequent clarifications issued vide OM dated 08.07.2014 on the subject mentioned above.

2. The Ministries/Departments were requested vide OM dated 20.05.14 that stepping up of pay already allowed in cases where the individuals are not covered by the OMs dated 13.04 1988, 23.02 1994 and 08.10.1996 and where conditions laid down in the OM dated 04.11.1993 are also not fulfilled, may be reviewed and pay re-fixed accordingly. They were further requested that the excess payments made to the employees in the cases of wrong stepping up of pay may be recovered in terms of DOP&Ts OM No.18/26/201 1-Estt(Pay-I) dated 06.02.2014 and a compliance report in this regard furnished to this Department by 31.08.2014. However the compliance reports are still awaited from the Ministries/Departments.

4. The Ministries/Departments are once again requested to furnish the compliance report in this regard immediately.

sd/-

(R. Venkatesan)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source: www.persmin.gov.in

[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/steppinguup.pdf]

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 - Submission of declaration of Assets and Liabilities by the public servants

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 00:10:00 -0700

F. No. 21/2/2014-CS.I(PR)
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
CS.I Division
******

2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
New Delhi, dated 9th September 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 - Submission of declaration of Assets and Liabilities by the public servants.

The undersigned is to refer to this Division's OM of even number dated 31st July 2014 regarding furnishing of information relating to assets and liabilities by public servants under section 44 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.

2. The Government has since amended the Public Servants (Furnishing of Information and Annual Return of Assets and Liabilities and the Limits for Exemption of Assets in Filing Returns) Rules, 2014 vide Notification dated 8.9.2014, in terms of which, the last date for filing returns of assets and liabilities by all public servants has been revised from 15th September 2014 to 31st December 2014.

3. All CSS Officers may take note of the revised time-limit for filing of aforementioned returns. Ministries/Departments are also requested to forward the declarations, information, returns submitted by US and above level officers of CSS to CS.I Division of DOPT for records.

(Utkaarsh R Tiwaari)
Director

Original Order :

http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02csd/IPR.Amend.08092014.pdf

Unfortunate rumour-mongering about 7th Central Pay Commission’s visit to Ladakh

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 5 Sep 2014 20:58:00 -0700

There were messages doing the rounds to the effect that Members of the 7th CPC are visiting Ladakh not for the purposes of analysing the conditions under which our men and women in uniform are deployed, but to enjoy a picnic at Pangong Tso lake at tax payers’ expense.

These messages are patently incorrect, malicious and unfortunate. Members of Pay Commission would, in fact, be visiting Siachen, Kargil, Mushkoh Valley, Chushul and Leh.

Similar whispers are at times heard about officers in the military hierarchy manning key positions related to pay, personnel and pensionary issues, including the pay commission cells of the three services. That too is demoralising.

Such rumours not only spread discontentment but also antagonize people who are working day and night for the betterment of serving personnel and veterans. Though change is the only constant and there is requirement of transformation of attitude at various ends, it can be said with great responsibility that the current military leadership and key appointments are extremely sensitised and sensitive towards the needs, requirements and aspirations of the military community and there is a consequent responsibility imposed on all of us to lend support to move towards the ultimate aim of betterment rather than creating an environment of negativity, that too based on a foundation of gossip.

Here is the official statement released by the Army on the subject of the visit of Members of 7th CPC to Ladakh:

We have noticed a number of malicious and ill informed comments being circulated on Social Media with regard to the visit of Justice Mathur, Chairman, 7th Central Pay Commission and other members of the Commission to Ladakh.

The Army wishes to clarify that Justice Mathur, Chairman, 7th Central Pay Commission and other members of the Commission are taking out very valuable time from their busy schedule to visit forward areas where our soldiers are serving in extremely difficult terrain, at our request.

Justice Mathur and members of the Commission would be visiting the Northern Glacier (Siachen), Kargil, Mushkoh Valley, Chushul apart from Leh, where they would be staying with various Army Detachments.

We are grateful to the 7 Pay Commission Team for personally experiencing the difficulties being faced by Army deployed in Ladakh.

On a lighter note though, I do feel we should not be so servile so as to thank Members of the Commission for “taking out very valuable time from their busy schedule”, since that my friends is their duty for what they are paid for and appointed, and not a favour extended to the society at large.

Source-http://www.indianmilitary.info/2014/09/unfortunate-rumour-mongering-about-7th.html

Secretary Staff Side NC JCM writes to Prime Minister for revising ceiling on Bonus

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 4 Sep 2014 20:06:00 -0700

National Council (Staff Side)

Joint Consultative Machinery

for Central Government Employees

13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi - 110001

E Mail - nc.jcm.np@gmail.com

Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary

Dated: August 23, 2014

No.NC/JCM/2014

Shri Narendra Modi Ji,
Hon’ble Prime Minister,
Government of India,
New Delhi

Respected Sir,

Sub: Revision of ceiling for payment of Bonus in Bonus Act 1965

Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 was amended in the year 2007. This Act was called as Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Act, 2007.

In Section 12 of the Principal Act (1965), payment of minimum bonus was revised from Rs.2500 to Rs.3500 w.e.f. 1st April, 2006 through Payment of Bonus(Amendment) Ordinance 2007(8 of 2007) and subsequently passed by the Parliament through Bill No.89/2007.

The Central Trade Unions and also the Constituent Organizations of Joint Consultative Machinery for Central Government employees raised the issue of amendment to the Section 12 of the Bonus Act, 1965 to remove the Ceiling of Rs.3500, mentioned in the Section 12 of the Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Act 2007.

But so far the Government has not amended the Act to pay real wages to the workers as Bonus, which is causing lot of hardship to the workers due to high escalation of prices of all commodities after the enactment of the amendment to the Bonus Act 1965 in the year 2007.

You are, therefore, requested to consider the pleas made by the Central Trade Union Organizations and also the JCM Constituent Organizations for Central Government employees and amend the Section 12 of the Bonus Act, duly removing the ceiling mentioned in the Section 12 of the Payment of Bonus(Amendment) Act, 2007.

As Pooja Festival is fast approaching and orders for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to Railway employees and Ex. gratia to other Central Government employees are likely to be issued shortly, you are further requested to propose to issue an ordinance with the approval of the President to amend Section 12 of the Payment of Bonus (Amendment) Act, 2007 so as to enable the Railwaymen and other Central Government employees to get real wages as Bonus.

(Shiva Gopal Mishra)

Source : http://ncjcmstaffside.com/2014/secretary-staff-side-nc-jcm-writes-to-prime-minister-for-revising-ceiling-on-bonus/

Cabinet approves 7% DA hike for Central government employees

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 4 Sep 2014 08:53:00 -0700

The Union Cabinet gave its approval on Thursday for the release of a 7 per cent additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees. It also approved Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. Both DA and DR will become effective from July 1, 2014.

This is an increase of 7 per cent over the existing rate of 100 percent of the Basic Pay/Pension to compensate for price rise, said an official release issued on Thursday.

The increase is in accordance with an accepted formula based on the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission.

The combined impact on the exchequer in the financial year 2014-2015 (for eight-months period starting July 2014 till February 2015) on account of the DA would be of the order of approximately Rs. 7,691 crore per annum and that of the DR would be Rs. 5,127 crore.

The Cabinet also approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India Bangladesh for co-operation in the field of traditional systems of medicine and homoeopathy.

The signing of the proposed MoU will enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the areas of traditional medicine and homoeopathy the release stated adding that this will be of immense importance to both countries considering their shared cultural heritage.

There are no additional financial implications of the MoU, however, financial resources necessary to conduct research, training courses, conferences and meetings will be met from the existing allocated budget and existing plan schemes of the Department of Ayush, the release said.

The total exports of Ayush products from India in 2012-13 was Rs.2167.57 crore. India’s exports of herbal and Ayush products in 2013-14 to Bangladesh were Rs. 31.85 crore.

The Department of Ayush as a part of its mandate to propagate the Indian systems of medicine globally has taken effective steps by entering into MoUs with the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SATCM), China (the MoU has since expired), Malaysia, Trinidad and Tobago and Hungary for cooperation in traditional medicine. MoUs are proposed to be signed with Serbia and Nepal for which the Cabinet has given its approvals. Consequently, the Ministers of Health, Government of Serbia and Government of Nepal have been invited to visit India for signing of the MoUs.

Source :

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cabinet-approves-7-da-hike-for-central-government-employees/article6380310.ece

Policy regarding participation of Indian Railways Personnel in Meditation/ Yoga/ Spiritual and other related programmes

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 3 Sep 2014 05:16:00 -0700

Government of India (Bharat Sarkar)

Ministry of Railways (Rail Mantralaya)

(Railway Board)

No. 2012/E(Trg)/12/17

New Delhi, dt. 13.08.2014

RBE NO. 88/2014

Sub: Policy regarding participation of Indian Railways Personnel in Meditation/ Yoga/ Spiritual and other related programmes.

Ref: (1) Board's letter no. 2012/E(Trg)/12/17 dt. 17.07.2012
(ii) Board‘s letter no. 2012/E(Trg)/12/17 dt. 26.10.2012
(iii) Board's letter no. 2012/E(Trg)/12/17 dt. 20.09.2013 I

Railway Board, vide circulars mentioned above, has issued policy regarding participation of Indian Railways personnel in Meditation/Yoga/Spiritual and other related programmes. It has now been decided to bring out a comprehensive policy circular regarding the above.

2. Following instructions may be followed:

i) Special Casual Leave (SCL) upto a maximum of nine (09) days inclusive of four (04) days journey time would be allowed once in a year for one such programme, which would be granted by the respective Controlling officers to willing employees;

ii) Special pass (as per entitlement) would be given once in a year to such Railway employee who has been granted SCL by the Controlling officer;

iii) No TA/DA would be payable;

iv) No programme fee would be payable by Railways; and

v) The official willing to participate in such programmes would be spared subject to the convenience of the Administration.

3. Strict compliance to the above directives may be ensured by all concerned.

4. This supersedes all previous instructions/circulars on the subject.

S. This issues with the concurrence ofthe Finance Directorate of Railway Board.

sd/-

(Padma Sharma)

Dy. Director(Training)

Railway Board

Source: http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202014/Railway%20Board%27s%20Policy%20reg.%20Meditation%20&%2

Execution of Bond for availing Study Leave under Rule 9(i) of the AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1950

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 3 Sep 2014 05:14:00 -0700

No.11020/03/2014-AIS-III

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

North BlocSk, New Delhi

Dated the 1st September, 2014

To,

Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs.

Subject: Execution of Bond for availing Study Leave under Rule 9(i) of the AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1950 – regarding.

Sir,

I am directed to refer to the provisions of Rule 9(i) of the AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960, which mandates every member of the Service who has been granted Study Leave or extension of such leave shall be required to execute a bond as given in Appendix ‘A’ or Appendix ‘A.I’.

2. The said Bond executed by member of the Service requires putting in specified period of service after expiry of the Study Leave as prescribed by provisions of rule 9(2) of the said rules.

3. It has come to the notice of this Department that the provisions of the aforesaid bond are being circumvented and officers who have availed Study Leave proceed on prolonged spells of leave due and admissible to them and thus do not put in active service for the requisite period as indicated in the bond executed by them,

4. In view of the above, the provisions of the prescribed format of the Bond have been reviewed and decided to revise the Bond format. A copy of revised Bond is enclosed All the Ministries/Departments/State Governments are requested to ensure that the necessary Bond in respect of grant of Study Leave under the AIS (Study Leave) Regulations, 1960 may henceforth be obtained in the revised formats.

4. The contents of this letter may be brought to the notice of all the members of the All India Services.

Encl: As above.

Yours faithfully

Sd/-

(Navneet Misra)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source : www.persmin.nic.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02ser/11020_03_2014-AIS-III-01092014.pdf]

KV - Revision of Computer Fund and VVN Contribution w.e.f. 1.4.2013

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 3 Sep 2014 05:13:00 -0700

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

18, Institutional Area,

Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg

New Delhi – 16

F.110240/04/2013/KVS(Budget)/819

Dated: 28.08.2014

The Deputy Commissioner,
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
All Regional Offices.

Subject: Revision of Computer Fund and VVN Contribution w.e.f. 1.4.2013

Madam/Sir,

I am to refer to this office letter of even no. dated 19.3.2013 on the subject cited above wherein a revised fee structure applicable in KVS was circulated to all units for implementation.

2.) Of late, it has come to the notice of this office that some of the Vidyalayas having doubts regarding charging of computer fund from the students of class XI & XII. In this regard it is informed that computer fund for students opting Computer Science/IP as an elective subject may be charged @ Rs.150/-Per Month and all other students of Class XI & XII have to pay Rs. 100/- Per Month.

Yours faithfully,

sd/-

(S.Muthusivam)

Asstt. Commissioner (Fin.)

Source
http://kvsangathan.nic.in/

Minutes of the meeting with Cadre Controlling Authorities held under the Chairmanship of Secretary (P) on 22th July, 2014 in Room No. 119 at 03:30 P.M

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 3 Sep 2014 05:12:00 -0700

No. I-11019/17/2013-CRD

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,

New Delhi-110003

July 31, 2014

01 Aug 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Minutes of the meeting with Cadre Controlling Authorities held under the Chairmanship of Secretary (P) on 22th July, 2014 in Room No. 119 at 03:30 P.M.

Minutes of the meeting of Cadre Controlling Authorities chaired by Secretary (P) on 22nd July, 2014 at 03:30 P.M. in Room No. 119, North Block, regarding Cadre review of Central Group ‘A’ Services, are enclosed.

2. The Cadre controlling authorities are requested to take action on the issues deliberated upon in the aforesaid meeting and also forward the proposal/data/information to the concerned Divisions of DoPT within the time frame as decided in the meeting and detailed in Para 8 of the Minutes.

(Mona Singh)

Director

Minutes of the meeting of Cadre Controlling Authorities held under the Chairmanship of Secretary (P) on 22nd July, 2014 in Room No. 119 at 03:30 P.M.

A meeting of Cadre Controlling Authorities was Chaired by Secretary (P) on 22nd July, 2014 at 3 p.m., in Room No.19, North Block to discuss various issues related to Cadre Review of Central Group ‘A’ Services.

2. The list of Participants is annexed.

3. Welcoming the participants, Director (CRD) made a short presentation on Cadre review and related issues. It was informed that despite a D.O letter to all the Cadre controlling authorities by Cabinet Secretary in 2010 followed by reminder from Secretary (P), majority of services are still due for review. it was highlighted that the high level of vacancies and lack of recruitment planning are two major areas of concerns. It was added that often adhoc measures adopted in the cadres diam cadre structure and, therefore, should be avoided. It was further added that cadre review should be based on functional justifications and not on stagnation. An attempt should be made to anticipate the role of organization in changing times and to correlate it with the requirements of the cadre. The presentation was concluded with a request to send cadre review proposals, status of implementation of cadre review, statistical information and status of uploading of template of the service in time.

4. Secretary (P) highlighted the importance of Cadre Review and mentioned that it is a matter of grave concern that 15 services are due for review for more than 25 years. He desired that Cadre Controlling Authority need to introspect the reasons for such a long -delay and should expedite the cadre review proposals. He also highlighted that the statistical profile should be provided timely. Also, once the approval of Cadre Review Committee is received, there is delay in taking the proposal to the Cabinet which should be avoided.

5. The participants were invited for their views on policy issues relating to Cadre review and others and were also assured that individual issues of the specific cadre will be discussed at appropriate level separately, as and when required.

6. The views of various Cadre Controlling Authorities were as follows:-

(i) Representative of Ministry of Home Affairs mentioned that most of the proposals due for review for a long time pertain to their Ministry and informed that a meeting was taken by Home Secretary with Director Generals of CAPFs; most of them have submitted their cadre review proposals but the same were not_found satisfactory in terms of DoPT guidelines. He further informed that the Ministry of Home Affairs felt that it would be extremely useful if the DoPT could organize a short training programme to sensitize the personnel working in the CAPl=s to the importance of the Cadre Review exercise and also to understand the modalities and the procedure to be followed in this‘ regard. It was further informed that the Training Division of DoPT has agreed to the request and has asked ISTM to organize the event. It was informed that if required, MHA is ready to organize the same. They also requested that the DoPT may develop a model Cadre Review proposal to guide the Cadre Controlling Authorities.

The idea was welcomed by other participants and the Chairman directed that the Cadre Review Division may prepare a model Cadre Review proposal and initiate the process of organizing a Workshop. He invited the Cadre Controlling Authorities to provide the name of the representatives to participate in the event, so that necessary arrangements can be made.

(ii) Representative of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare informed that a Committee constituted for cadre review which has submitted its report and the same is under consideration. He assured that the cadre review proposal would be finalized shortly.

(iii) Representative of M/o External Affairs informed that last Cadre review of the lndian Foreign Service was done in 2004;. as they are implementing Expansion Plan with the approval of Cabinet since 2008 hich -will be completed by 2018, there is, at present, no requirement of Cadre Review. I

(iv) Representative of D/o Expenditure informed that; the cadre review of Cost Account Services was done recently in 20.14 and the proposal of Cadre Review of Civil Account Service is also under consideration. A query was raised about the time frame for moving a proposal for increase in cadre strength and to remove certain anomalies in the cadre structure of Cost Accounts Service. Joint Secretary (E), DoPT informed‘ that the ideal periodicity of cadre review is 5 years and in view of Economy Instructions the cadre strength cannot be increased.

(v) Representative of Defence Production informed that the cadre review of Indian Ordnance Factory Service is near finalization as only Cabinet approval is pending. It was further informed that the cadre review of Naval Material Management Services is also under consideration. A query was raised by DAQA Service as to whether augmentation and Cadre‘Review should be taken up separately.

In reply, the Chairman directed that DoPT and Ministry of Finance should take a combined view so that the proposal of augmentation can be linked with the cadre review proposal.

The representative of Defence Production dealing with the Indian Naval Armament Service informed that the last cadre review was done in 1987 and hence it is a long due. He informed that the cadre review proposal was completed and sent to the Ministry for approval for fonivarding to DoPT six times, but the same was not approved by the Ministry. He further added that recently in 2012 the proposal was again finalized and sent to Ministry for approval, which was in turn again circulated to the Naval command but was returned in 2014, thus, there is inordinate delay.

(vi) Representative of Deptt. of Legal Affairs informed that no Cadre Review of ILS P has taken place for more than two decades due to various court cases. It was also informed that ‘there are a large number of vacancies in various grades-.

(vii) Representative of M/o Mines informed that the cadre restructuring of Geological Services of India was done in 2011. Queries were raised regarding the concept of ‘regular service’ and also about the fact that many officers suffer due to delay in DPCs.

Joint Secretary (E) informed that it has been reiterated again and again that DPCs'should be held in time. It was added that if there are any issues regarding recruitment rules, it can be taken up separately.

(viii) Representative of Deptt. of Posts informed that the last cadre review of Indian Postal Service was done in 2007. It was further added that the Board meeting was held in this regard and the minutes of the meeting is awaited and the Cadre Review proposal would be processed upon receipt of the minutes of the Board meeting.

(ix) Representative of M/o Power informed that the cadre review of Central Power Engineering Services has been completed in 2014.

(x) Representative of M/o Railways informed that after the last meeting of Cadre Controlling Authorities held in December, 2013, six proposals for Cadre review of various Railway services have been referred to DoPT and the proposal for cadre review of other 2 services would also be sen tto DoPT soon. It was also informed that the proposal of Cadre Review of RPF has since been considered by the CRC and based on the decision of CRC a Note for the Cabinet is being processed . Regarding the Indian Railway Health Services, it was informed that since DACP scheme was in operation, therefore no cadre proposal was initiated. However, in view of the observations of M/o Health, M/o Railways would reconsider its views and would process the cadre review of Health Services on similar lines.

(xi) Representative of M/o Road, Transport'& Highways informed that the cadre review proposal of CES (Roads) was processed and since DoPT has raised certain observations on the proposal, a reply to these observations is in process of finalization.

The need of creation of large reserves for National Highways Authority of Indian (NHAI) was emphasized.

(xii) Representative of Science & Technology informed that the cadre review proposal of Survey of I-ndia Group ‘A’ Services was received from the organization but the same was linked with the Group B posts also, hence it was returned. He further added that there were issues of Civilian and Army posts also and the cadre review proposal would be processed shortly after addressing all the issues.

(xiii) Representative of Deptt. of Telecommunication informed that the Cadre Review of Indian Radio Regulatory Services has been completed in 2013. Regarding the cadre Review of Indian Telecommunication Services, it was informed that the proposal was approved by the Secretary (Telecommunication) and submitted to the Minister for approval. However the Minister has desired to discuss some of the issues. Representative of Indian P&T Accounts & Finance services requested to expedite their proposal without linking the same to cadre review of any other P&T Services.

Joint Secretary (E) informed that a meeting was held with the representatives of ITS Association and the DoT in view of directions of Cabinet Sectt. and the record Note of the discussions has been sent to iDoT for their comments.

(xiv) Representative of Deptt. of Economic Affairs informed that the cadre review proposal of Indian Economic Service was held in 2011, however since the service is facing many issues, therefore, the proposal for next cadre review is being processed.

(xv) Representative of M/o Corporate Affairs informed that the last cadre review of Indian Company Law Service was in 2008 and the proposal for next cadre review is in process of finalization and the same will be submitted shortly.

(xvi) Representative of CGDA informed that the cadre review proposal of Indian Defence Account Service was held in 2002 and the proposal for next cadre review is in process of finalization and the same will b_e submitted shortly.

(xv) Representative of Ministry of Commerce informed that the cadre review proposal of Indian Trade Service was recommended by CRC and the DoPT has sought view of new Minister of Commerce on the proposal, which would be provided shortly.

(xvi) Representative of M/o Defence informed that the last cadre review of Indian Defence Estate -services was done in 2009 and a comprehensive restructuring is required keeping in view the increased workload etc. It was informed that the same is being examined.

(xvii) Representative of M/o l&B informed that the Indian Broadcasting.(Engineering) Service and Indian Broadcasting (Programme) Services is being operated in autonomous bodies" after the formation of Prasar Bharati and hence, future recruitment to Indian Broadcasting (Prog) Service and Indian Broadcasting (Engineering)_Service would be done by Prasar Bharati. It was informed that the services are facing issue of stagnation and there is large number of vacancies.

7. Following issues were also discussed.

(i) Template for the Services:

The Chairman informed that a request was made in the previous meeting held on 30th December 2013 to prepare a short note about the service so that the career prospects of an officer should be known to the potential aspirants and the same may be made available within two weeks. it was informed that AIS division had circulated a template with a request that a suitable template for the services which are participating in Civil Services Examination may be developed and provided to DoPT so that the same can be uploaded on the website. However, some of the services have not submitted the template. The Chairman desired that the same may be provided to AlS'division, DoPT within two weeks.

(ii) Recommendation of 2nd ARC in the 10th Report

Joint Secretary (E) informed that the D-oPT is processing the recommendation‘ of the 2nd Administrative Reforms Committee in its 10th Report titled “Refurbishing of Personnel Administration- Scaling New Heights" which, inter-alia, recommends that promotion of officers through Departmental ‘Promotion Committee, upto the level of Selection Grade, may be delegated to the concerned departments and the UPSC should supervise the functioning of these DPCs through periodic reviews, audit etc. it was further informed that the GoM has accepted the recommendation and hence, all the cadre controlling authorities in respect of group ‘.A’ Central services were requested to provide their comments with reasons in respect of decision but the same has yet not been provided. The Chairman requested the Cadre Controlling authorities to provide their comments with reasons within 2 weeks to Establishment Division, DoPT.

(iii) Declaration of Assets by the Public Servants

Joint Secretary (E) informed that in terms of the Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013, all public servants have to declare their assets. It was further added that the DoPT had issued Notification dated 14th July, 2014 in this regard and the Cadre Controlling authorities may check the website of DoPT and ensure the same.

The Chairman informed that the time line for declaration of such assets fixed as 15th September and the same should be complied with.

(iv) Tenure Policy

Joint Secretary (E) informed that to discuss the implementation of Supreme Court’s Judgement dated 31.10.2013 in WP (Civil) No. 82/2011 in the matter of Shri T. S. R. Subramanian & Other Vs. UOI & Ors. Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCA) were requested to form bodies like CSB in each Cadre to consider the posting and transfer of officers and to prescribe a minimum tenure for different posts. The Cadre Controlling Authorities were also requested to place thepolicies in respect of Gr. ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’

officers in public domain and send a copy of the same for records of DoPT. The Cadre Controlling Authorities were requested to expedite the report to Establishment Division, DoPT.

(v) Policy on Lateral Induction

Joint Secretary (E) informed that 2nd ARC in its 10th Report vide para 17.5 has recommended that with a view to widening the pool of candidates for selection to senior positions, candidates outside the government system should be allowed to compete for certain posts at senior levels. it was also informed that it has been emphasized in the report that upto 10% of the posts at the level of Joint Secretary in the Govt. of India will

be open to lateral entry from State Government services/private sector/academics etc. It was added that a short note on the lateral induction policy would be circulated to the cadre controlling authorities for their comments.

8. Summing up the discussion the Chairman outlined the following action points:

(i) The Cadre Controlling Authorities dealing with the services where the cadre review proposal is due for a long time especially 20 to 30 years should send the proposal at the earliest.

(ii) Cadre Controlling Authorities should provide the Statistical profile timely.

(iii) The template for the service should be provided within two weeks.

(iv) A model Cadre Review proposal should be prepared by Cadre Review Division.

(v) .A Workshop would be organized on the issue of Model Cadre Review Proposal by Cadre Review Division, DoPT very shortly. The Cadre Controlling Authorities were requested to provide names of the participants within two weeks.

(vi) Comments on the recommendation of the 2nd ARC in the 10th Report should be provided by the cadre controlling authorities within two weeks.

(vii) Compliance of Notification on declaration of Assets by the Public Servants should be ensured.

(viii) Comments on Tenure Policy and policy on lateral induction should be expedited.

9. The meeting ended with a Vote of Thanks to the Chair.

Educational qualification for recruitment to Group ‘C’ posts in Civil Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Signal & Telecom and Track Machine Organization (TMO) Departments on the Railways

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 1 Sep 2014 04:57:00 -0700

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)

(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No.92/2014.

No. E(NG)II/2001/RR-1/6.

New Delhi, Dated: 29.08.2014.

The General Manager (P),
All Zonal Railways/Production Units/Chairmen/RRBs.

Sub: Educational qualification for recruitment to Group ‘C’ posts in Civil Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Signal & Telecom and Track Machine Organization (TMO) Departments on the Railways.

Ref: Letter No. E (NG)-II/2007/RR-1/30 dated 25/01/2008 (RBE No. 13/2008), E(NG)II/2007/RR-1/31 dated 27/9/2007 (RBE No. 122/2007), E(NG)II/2007/RR-1/32 dated 27/9/2007 (RBE No. 123/2007), E(NG)II/2007/RR-1/34 dated 24/06/2009 (RBE No. 117/2009), E(NG)II/99/RR-1/26 dated 22/10/1999 (RBE No. 27/99) and PC-V/97/I/11/3 dated 28/9/1998 (RBE No. 223/98).

The issue of review of prescribed educational qualification for direct recruitment to supervisory post of Junior Engineer in Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9300-34800 having Grade Pay of 4200 and Senior Section Engineer in Pay Band-2 of Rs. 9300-34800 having Grade Pay of 4600 Civil Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, S&T and Track Machine Organization (TMO) Departments on the Railways has been under consideration of this Ministry.

2. After detailed deliberations with the concerned Technical Directorates, it has been decided by the Board that henceforth direct recruitment qualification for the following posts on the Railways will be as under:-

Sl. No.	Category of Post	Deptt.	Pay Band & Grade Pay	Essential Prescribed Qualification
(1)	Junior Engineer (P. Way) Junior Engineer (Works) Junior Engineer (Bridge) Junior Engineer (Drawing, Design & Estimation)	Civil	PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800 (GP: Rs.4200)	(a) Three years Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.Sc. in Civil Engineering of three years duration (b) a combination ‘of any sub stream of basic streams of Civil Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute.
(2)	Sr. Section Engineer (P.Way) Sr. Section Engineer (Works) Sr._Section Engineer (Bridge) Sr. Section Engineer(Drawing, Design & Estimation)	Civil	PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800 (GP: Rs.4600)	Four years Bachelor’s Degree in (a) Civil Engineering or (b) a Combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Civil Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
(3)	Jr. Engineer (Electrical) Jr. Engineer (Drawing, Design	Electrical	PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800 (GP: Rs.4200)	Three years Diploma in (a) Mechanical /Electrical/ Electronics Engineering OR (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Mechnical/ Electrical / Electronics Engg. from a recognized University / Institute
(4)	Sr. Section Engineer (Electrical) Sr. Section Engineer (Drawing, Design & Estimation)	Electrical	PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800 (GP: Rs. 4600)	Four years Bachelor’s Degree in (a) Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics Engineering OR (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics Engineering from a recognized University/ instituted.
(5)	Junior Engineer (Mech.) Junior Engineer (C&W) Junior Engineer (Drawing, Design & Estimation)	Mechanical	PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800 (GP: Rs.4200)	Three years Diploma in (a) Mechanical Electrical/ Electronics/ Manufacturing/ Mechatronics/ Industrial/ Machining/ lnstrumentation & Control/Tools Machining/Tools & Die Making/ Automobile/ Production Engineering OR (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Mechanical /Electrical/ Electronics/ Manufacturing/ Mechatronics/ Industrial/Machining/ Instrumentation & Control/ Tools Machining/ Tools & Die Making/ Automobile/ Production Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute.
(6)	Sr. Section Engineer (Mech.) Sr. Section Engineer (C&W) Sr. Section Engineer (Drawing, Design & Estimation)	Mechanical	PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800 (GP: Rs. 4600)	Four years Bachelor’s Degree in (a) Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Manufacturing/ Mechatronics/ Industrial/ Machining/ lnstrumentation & Control/ Tools & Machining/ Tools & Die Making/ Automobile/Production Engineering OR (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Mechanical Electrical/ Electronics/ Manufacturing/ Mechatronics/ Industrial/ Machining/Instrumentation & Control/ Tools & Machining/ Tools & Die Making/ Automobile/ Production Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
(7)	Junior Engineer (TMO)	TMO	PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800 (GP: Rs.4200)	Three years Diploma in Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation & Control Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
(8)	Sr. Section Engineer (TMO)	TMO	PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800 (GP: Rs. 4600)	Four years Degree in Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation Control Engineering from a recognized University/ Institute.
(9)	Junior Engineer (Signal) Junior Engineer (Tele.) Junior Engineer (Drawing, Design & Estimation)	S&T	PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800 (GP: Rs. 4200)	Three years Diploma in (in) Electrical/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Communication Engineering OR (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Electrical/Electronics/ Information Technology/ Communication Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.
(10)	Sr. Section Engineer (Signal) Sr. Section Engineer (Tele.) Sr. Section Engineer (Drawing, Design & Estimation)	S &T	PB-2 Rs. 9300-34800 (GP: Rs. 4600)	Four years Bachelor’s Degree in (a) Electrical/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Communication Engineering or M.Sc. Electronics OR (b) a combination of any sub stream of basic streams of Electrical/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ Communication Engineering from a recognized University/Institute.

3. These instructions will be effective from the date of its issue and ongoing recruitment for the above said categories where notification has been published will be governed by past instructions on the subject.

4. Advance Correction Slip (ACS) to Indian Railway Establishment Manual, Volume-I (Revised Ediction-1989), First Re-print Edition, 2009 will follow.

Please acknowledge receipt
(Hindi version will follow)

(Ravi Shekhar)

Deputy Director Estt(N)-II

Railway Board.

Source: http://www.airfindia.com/Orders%202014/RBE_92.pdf

Central Govt likely to approve 7% additional DA

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 1 Sep 2014 04:30:00 -0700

Govt to increase dearness allowance to 107 p.c The Government is likely to approve a hike in dearness allowance (DA) to 107 per cent from the existing 100 per cent, benefiting around 30 lakh Centre’s employees and its 50 lakh pensioners including dependents.

“The average rate of retail inflation for industrial workers from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 works out to be 7.25 per cent. Thus the Central government will hike dearness allowance for it employees by 7 per cent,” an official said. He said the Finance Ministry will now put a Cabinet proposal for approval of 7 per cent DA hike from July 1 this year as the revised Consumer Price Index-Industrial Workers data for June was released by Labour Ministry on Saturday.

With increase in DA, the pensioners will also gain as the benefit provided to them as dearness relief will be hiked to 107 per cent of basic pay. The previous UPA government had increased DA to 100 per cent from 90 per cent with effect from January 1, 2014, on February 28 on the basis of agreed formula for revision of the allowance. However, the central government employees’ union is not very enthused by the 7 per cent hike in the dearness allowance as their long pending demand of merger of DA with basic pay has not been given heed by 7th Pay Commission and the government.

“The erosion of value of wages is unbearable at 50 per cent dearness allowance. Now it will be 107 per cent. It is high time to merge DA with basic pay to provide relief to employees,” Confederation of Central Government Employees’ President KKN Kutty told PTI.

“We had summited our memorandum in this regard to 7th Pay Commission. They forwarded it to Central Government. We have apprised about the issue to the newly elected NDA government. But no decision has been taken so far,” he said. With merger of DA with basic pay, the salary and allowances paid in proportion of basic pay are increased.

As per earlier practise DA was merged with basic pay once it breached 50 per cent mark. But the 6th Pay Commission has disallowed that.

Source : http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-to-increase-dearness-allowance-to-107-from-100/article6366781.ece

Issue of medicines / reimbursement of expenditure on investigations / treatment procedures / implants and other medical devices under CGHS

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 06:44:00 -0700

No. 2-2/2014/CGl-IS. HQ/PPT/CGHS(P)

Government of India

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Department of Health & Family Welfare

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi

Dated: the 25th August , 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Issue of medicines / reimbursement of expenditure on investigations / treatment procedures / implants and other medical devices under CGHS- regarding

With reference to the above mentioned subject the undersigned is directed to state that this Ministry has examined the matter in detail and with a View to streamlines the procedures regarding issue of medicines, reimbursement of expenditure on investigations, treatment procedures, implants and medical devices and with a View to plug the loopholes in the system, it has now been decided that:

a) CGHS shall supply / indent only those medicines, which are included in the CGHS formulary, except for para (b) below. However, for medicines prescribed outside formulary, medicines with identical formulations and /or similar therapeutic effect may be supplied from CGHS formulary against such medicines. CGHS formulary containing 1447 generic and 622 branded medicines is available on CGHS Website at http://msotransparentnic.in/cghsnew/index.asp

b) Anti Cancer and other similar medicines are however supplied on a case to case basis. Only the medicines approved by DCGI for use in India shall be supplied. In case an Indian version is available, which is cheaper than the imported medicine, only the Indian medicine shall be supplied even if, an imported medicine has been prescribed.

c) Medicines shall be supplied for a maximum period of one month.

d)In case of CGHS beneficiaries going abroad, issue of medicines shall be restricted for a maximum period of three months.

e) CGHS shall hereinafter allow only the listed investigations / treatment procedures for which there are prescribed CGHS rates, to be under taken in CGHS empanelled diagnostic centres and hospitals.

f) Similarly, only listed implants / medical devices with a CGHS prescribed ceiling rate shall be permitted for treatment / reimbursement under CGHS.

g) In those cases where any unlisted investigation / treatment procedure is undertaken the reimbursement shall be limited to the rate of nearest similar investigation / treatment procedure under CGHS. Addl. Director of the city /zone shall take a decision based on justification in such cases, in consultation with experts in the field, if necessary.

h) In those cases where any unlisted implant / device is installed reimbursement shall be limited to the CGHS rate of nearest similar implant / device. Addl. Director of the city / zone shall take a decision based on justification in such cases in consultation with experts in the field, if necessary.

i) Registration of Mobile number with CGHS has been made compulsory as a guard against misuse of CGHS Card.

j) In order to provide a mechanism to update the investigations / treatment procedures / implants , etc., as an ongoing process , a Technical Committee is being constituted to consider inclusion / exclusion of investigations /treatment procedures / implants , etc., under CGHS.

sd/-

(RAVI KANT)

Under Secretary to Government of India

011-2306 1441

Source: http://msotransparent.nic.in/writereaddata/cghsdata/mainlinkfile/File738.pdf

Meetings held by 7th CPC as on 22.8.2014

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Meetings held by 7th CPC (as on 22.08.2014)

Date	Meeting with
16.06.2014	IPS Officers' Association; Representative of Pay Commission cells of Army, Navy and Airforce; Indian Audit and Accounts Service Association; Cost Accounts Association; Civil Accounts Association; Federation of Railway Officers
17.06.2014	IAS Officers' Association; Central Engineering Services Officers' Association (Water+Power+Architecture); Central Engineering Services Officers' Association (Civil+Electrical+Mechanical+Road Transport+Telecom); Income Tax Officers' Association; Custom Officers Association; Central Excise Officers Association
18.06.2014	IFS Officers Association; PFRDA; Officers of Department of Financial Services, MOF; Officers of Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare; P&T Finance Accounts Gr.A Officers Association; IRAS Officers Association; Central Health Service Association
19.06.2014	Indian Economic Service Officers Association; Indian Statistical Service Officers Association; IFS Officers Association; DGs of CAPFs (BSF+ITBP+Assam Rifles+Sashastra Seema Suraksha Bal); DGs of CAPFs (CISF+CRPF+NSC)
21.07.2014	Director, IB; Director, CBI; Director, RAW
22.07.2014	Police Commissioner, Delhi; DG Coast Guard; IOFS Officers Association
23.07.2014	Bharat Central Pensioners Federation; Bharat Pensioners Samaj; Group ‘B' Indian Information Service Association; Indian Postal Service Officers Association; DANICS Officers Association; Group ‘B' Indian Ordnance Gazetted Officers Association
24.07.2014	Confederation of Central Government Gazetted Officers Association; National Ex-Servicemen Co-ordination Committee; Indian Ex-Services League
20.08.2014	Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan; Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Sangathan

Source: http://7cpc.india.gov.in/meetings.html