Friday, December 30, 2011

AICPIN FOR NOVEMBER 2011

All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers on Base 2001=100 for the Month of November 2011
All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) on base 2001=100 for the month of November, 2011 increased by 1 point and stood at 199 (one hundred & ninety nine) .

During November, 2011, the index recorded maximum increase of 12 points in Mysore centre, 5 points each in Madurai and Puducherry centres, 4 points in Coimbatore centre, 3 points in 2 centres, 2 points in 14 centres, 1 point in 11 centres. The index decreased by 5 points in Lucknow centre, 4 points in Faridabad centre, 3 points in 4 centres, 2 points in 10 centres and 1 point in 15 centres, while in the remaining 16 centres the index remained stationary.

The maximum increase of 12 points in Mysore centre is mainly on account of increase in the prices of Rice, Wheat, Arhar Dal, Groundnut Oil, Garlic, Vegetable items, Clothing items, Flower/Flower Garlands, etc. The increase of 5 points in Madurai centres is mainly due to increase in the prices of Goat Meat, Poultry (Chicken), Fish Fresh, Eggs (Hen), Tamarind, Vegetable & Fruit items, Coffee Powder, Flower/Flower Garlands, Washing Soap, Washing Charges, etc. In Puducherry centre the increase of 5 points is the outcome of increase in the prices of Rice, Goat Meat, Fish Fresh, Vegetable items, Tea (Readymade), Firewood, etc. The increase of 4 points in Coimbatore centre is due to increase in the prices of Goat Meat, Eggs (Hen), Onion, Vegetable items, Bidi, Cigarette, Medicine (Allopathic), Hair Oil, Cinema Charges, etc. The decrease of 5 points in Lucknow centre is mainly due to decrease in the prices of Vegetable Items, Primary School Fee and Primary School Books, etc. The decrease of 4 points in Faridabad centre is due to decrease in the prices of Wheat Atta, Pure Ghee, Garlic, Ginger, Vegetable & Fruit items, Electricity Charges, etc.

The indices in respect of the six major centres are as follows :
1. Ahmedabad
192

2. Bangalore
200

3. Chennai
180

4. Delhi
182

5. Kolkata
189

6. Mumbai
201

The point to point rate of inflation based on CPI-IW(General) for the month of November, 2011 is 9.34% as compared to 9.39% in October, 2011. Inflation based on Food Index is 7.61% in November, 2011 as compared to 8.72% in October, 2011.

The CPI-IW for December, 2011 will be released on the last working day of the next month, i.e. 31st January, 2012.

Source:pib

Filed Under: AICPIN

Monday, December 26, 2011

Guidelines regarding referral letters and settlement of bills of Empanelled Hospitals / Diagnostic Laboratories / Imaging Centres through UTI-ITSL.

9:05 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

Government of India

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Department of Health & Family Welfare

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 110 108

No:S. 110011/23/2009-CGHS D.II/Hospital Cell (Part IX)

Dated, the 20th December, 2011

CIRCULAR

Subject: Guidelines regarding referral letters and settlement of bills of Empanelled Hospitals / Diagnostic Laboratories / Imaging Centres through UTI-ITSL.

With reference to the above mentioned subject the undersigned is directed to state that in response to several queries received by Ministry seeking clarifications regarding settlement of hospital bills through UTI-TSL, it has been decided to issue the following guidelines for the Empanelled Hospitals / Diagnostic Laboratories / Imaging Centres, CGHS and UTI-ITSL:

2(A) INSTRUCTIONS TO EMPANELLED HOSPITALS / DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORIES / IMAGING CENTRES

1. The empanelled Hospitals / Diagnostic labs / Imaging Centres will honour permission letters (Referral letters) duly signed and stamped with proper issue number. Wherever the permission letters have been issued through computers, any manual corrections should be duly countersigned and stamped.

2. The Hospital shall not undertake treatment of referred cases in specialties for which it is not empanelled. But it shall provide necessary treatment to stabilize the patient and transport the patient safely to nearest recognized hospital under intimation to CGHS authorities. However in such cases the Hospital shall charge as per the CGHS rates only for the treatment provided.

3. The Hospitals / Diagnostic labs / Imaging Centres should provide treatment only for the procedures / investigations for which they are empanelled. If any inadvertent permission letter has been issued for other procedures for which they are not empanelled, the Hospital / Diagnostic lab / Imaging Centre will inform the beneficiary accordingly and refer him / her back to the dispensary, except in emergency condition.

4. In case of procedures like Chemotherapy / Radiotherapy / Dialysis and follow—up treatment procedures where the permission is valid for 3-6 months and a copy of the permission letter is enclosed with the hospital bill for the second and

5. subsequent admissions, hospitals will indicate the ID No. of the Claim wherein original permission letter had been enclosed.

6. CGHS Cards / Plastic cards are valid in all CGHS cities, irrespective of the city where the CGHS card is registered. In case any verification regarding the photocopies of Plastic card / CGHS card is required the details of the individual may be ascertained by accessing the data online at http://cghs.nic.in/welcome.jsp by entering relevant details. A print out of the same may be enclosed. The beneficiary will not be asked to submit a colour photo copy of CGHS/ Plastic Card.

6.1 In case of implants and coronary stents the bills must be accompanied by a copy of the relevant invoices pertaining to the procurement of the stents/ implants by the hospitals. In addition to this, the outer pouch of the Stent packet along with the sticker on it on which details of the stent are printed shall also be enclosed with the medical bill for claiming reimbursement. In case of medicines, a consolidated list with relevant batch numbers and cost must be enclosed.

6.2 The empanelled hospital shall also submit a self certified undertaking that the hospital has not charged the CGHS / CS(MA) beneficiary more than the rate at which stent / implant / medicine has been procured by the hospital and in case of any detection and establishment that the hospital has overcharged the hospital shall be removed from the list of hospitals empanelled under CGHS without any further notice.

7. In case of serving employees admitted under emergency, the hospitals shall ensure that the details pertaining to the office where the patient is employed are entered in records.

8. In case of indoor treatment, routine investigations are included in the package. However, if any special investigations are performed, reports of such special investigations should be enclosed and reimbursement shall be considered on merits of each case.

9. ICU — package includes — accommodation charges in ICU, Monitoring and ECG. Other investigations cost of medicines and disposables and ‘2’ consultations charges per day are reimbursable as per applicable norms in addition to the package rate of ICU. Cost of ventilator and oxygen if, any are reimbursable as per applicable norms. In selected cases, where opinion of other specialists is necessary, only one consultation by a specialist per day may be considered necessary. Reports of Investigations should be enclosed along with the opinion of the other specialist.

10. In case of emergency treatment wherein a CGHS beneficiary has been admitted for more than 10 days detailed summary of reports of all the investigations shall be enclosed.

11.ln case of CAG / Angioplasty / CABG, the bills should be accompanied by the findings of Coronary angiography test of the beneficiary.

12. In case of pensioner CGHS beneficiaries on a visit to another city and treatments taken under medical emergency or with prior permissions, hospitals / diagnostic centres will send hospital bill through UTI- ITSL to CGHS of City, where the hospital / diagnostic centre is located, irrespective of the CGHS city, where the card is registered.

13.The rates and guidelines for Exclusive cancer hospitals are applicable only for Exclusive Cancer hospitals / units approved under Exclusive Cancer hospitals.

2(B). INSTRUCTIONS TO UTI-TSL

1. UTI-ITSL shall have to thoroughly scrutinize the physical bills submitted by hospitals before they are accepted. This is to ensure that the hospitals receive provisional payments within 10 days of submission of the physical bills.

2. UTI-ITSL shall seek clarifications, if any, within a maximum of ‘3’ days of receipt of the physical bill- all clarifications in one go.

3. UTI-ITSL shall submit physical bills to CGHS in small bundles and ensure that they are acknowledged by CGHS.

4. UTI-ITSL and CGHS shall ensure that reconciliations of the payment of bills with Pay & Accounts Officer is undertaken regularly.

5. UTI-ITSL shall inform the details of deductions made including TDS.

6. UTI-ITSL shall ensure that recoveries, if any are made from subsequent bills of hospitals.

2(C). INSTRUCTIONS TO ADs / JDs / CMOs I/C

1. Permissions shall be issued only for eligible persons and against approved hospitals and diagnostic centres. It is the responsibility of the CMO i/c to ensure that permissions are issued only for approved centres and listed procedures.

2. Permission letter should be specific for the treatment / investigation to be undertaken.

3. In case of Chemotherapy/ Radiotherapy and Haemodialysis, the permission letters shall clearly mention the number of cycles of Chemotherapy/ Radiotherapy planned and how many dialyses are to be undertaken in a week.

4. CMOs i/c shall ensure that permission letters are issued on the same day, if a beneficiary applies for the same before 11 AM.

5. AddI. Directors / Joint Directors shall not return the bills in original (RIO) to UTI-ITSL without specifying valid reasons or indicating the deficiencies or the amount to be adjusted in subsequent bills.

6. ADs/JDs shall indicate to UTI-ITSL, the details of deductions made in claimed amount — bill wise - online through an excel sheet.

7. ADs / JDs shall hold review meetings with representatives of UTI-ITSL and hospitals and diagnostic centres on a regular basis.

3. These instructions will be applicable from 26/12/2011.

4. Old settled cases shall not be reopened.

5. These instructions shall supercede the earlier decisions taken during the meeting held on 5th, 6th, and 7th of September 2011 in the office of Addl. Director, CGHS(HQ), New Delhi.

UTI-ITSL, ADs including AD (HQ) /JDs of CGHS / Empanelled Hospitals/ Diagnostic Laboratories / Imaging Centres shall comply with these instructions & guidelines.

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(V.P.Singh)

Deputy Secretary to Government of India

Source:www.msotransparent.nic.in

Filed Under: CGHS

Friday, December 16, 2011

SENIORITY: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

9:32 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

1. From which date the various provisions of consolidated instructions on seniority applicable?

Unless specifically, otherwise provided against each instruction, the said instructions are effective from the date of the relevant O.M.by which they were issued, prospectively.

2 To whom the instructions on seniority issued vide DOP&T's O.M.No.20011/1/2008- Estt.(D) dated 10.11.2010 are applicable?

The instructions on seniority issued vide DOP&T's O.M.No.20011/1/2008-Estt.(D)dated 11.11.2010 are applicable in determination of seniority of the Government servants in Central Civil Services and Civil Posts except such Services and Posts for which separate principles have already been issued or may be issued by the Government

3 Whether the instructions on seniority issued by DOP&T are applicable to
PSUs/Autonomous Bodies/Banks etc.?

No. The seniority of the officers working in PSUs/autonomous bodies/ organisations /banks are governed by regulations/instructions issued by concerned Administrative Department/ PSUs/banks etc.

4 How the seniority of all direct recruits is determined?

The seniority of direct recruit is in the order of merit in which they are selected for appointment on the recommendations of UPSC or other selecting authority. The
persons appointed as a result of earlier selection being senior to those appointed on subsequent selection. O.M.No.20011/1/2008-Estt.(D)dated 11.11.2010

5 Whether the seniority of direct recruits is determined by the date of confirmation?

No. The relative seniority of direct recruits that used to be determined earlier according to date of confirmation and not original order of merit (in cases where confirmation was in an order different from order of merit indicated at the time of their appointment) has been discontinued with effect from 4.11.1992. O.M. No. 20011/5/90-Estt. (D) dated 04.11.1992

6. How will the inter-se seniority be fixed if a direct recruit officer joins late ?

Seniority in such cases will be determined according to O.M. No.
9/23/71-Estt.(D) dated 06.06.1978 and O.M. No.35015/2/93-Estt.(D) Dated 09.08.1995

7 How seniority of candidates of two different panels is determined, in case both the panels are received on the same date?

The seniority of candidates of two different panels received on the same date is determined by the following procedure:

(i) Chronology of recommendation letter;

(ii) Where the date of recommendation letter is same, chronology of Interview Board
reports and

(iii) Where both (i) and (ii) are also same, then the chronology of requisition made by the respective Ministries/Departments. O.M. No. 20011/1/2008-Estt.(D) dated 11.11.2010

8 How seniority of candidat is determined in case two results of recruitment through examination are announced for selection to same grade or post within the same year.

The seniority of the candidates will be determined as per date of publication/announcement of result. The candidate of the result announced earlier shall be senior to the candidate of the result announced later.

9 How the seniority of the promotee officer is determined?

The inter-se seniority of a officer promoted on the basis of the recommendation of a DPC either by selection or non-selection method as per due procedure, shall be determined as in the feeder grade from which they are promoted. O.M. No. 20011/1/2008-Estt.(D) dated 11.11.2010

10 How seniority of a promote officer is determined in cases where more than one feeder grade is prescribed for promotion to the higher grade and specific quotas are given?

In such cases, the officer in each grade assess a fit by the Departmental Promotion Committee shall be interpolated in the ratio prescribed in each grade
in the Recruitment Rules for the post, for the purpose of determination of seniority(principle of rota quota).

11 Is a SC/ST Government servant promoted by virtue of rule of reservation entitled to consequential seniority?

Yes. A SC/ST Government servant on promotion by virtue of rule of reservation roster will be entitled for consequential seniority. O.M. No. 22011/1/2001-Estt.(D) 21.01.2002

12 Can a General/OBC category Government servant promoted through a later DPC regain his seniority of the feeder grade on promotion to higher grade?

No. A General/OBC category officer promoted through a later DPC will be placed junior to the SC/ST category Government servant promoted through earlier
DPC even though by virtue of rule of reservation. O.M. No. 22011/1/2001-Estt.(D)
21.01.2002

13 What is co-relation between seniority in a grade and reservation roster for other grade? OR Whether a candidate is placed in the seniority list of a grade,
as per his position in the reservation roster or viceversa?

There is no co-relation between seniority in a grade and the reservation roster for the said grade. Seniority of an officer is determined as per order of merit given by UPSC or selecting authority or panel of promotion given by DPC. A reservation
roster/points are meant only for identifying the vacancy that goes to a particular category of officer

14 How the relative seniority of direct recruit and promotee is determined?

The relative seniority of direct recruit and promotee is determined according to rotation of vacancies between available direct recruits and promotees which is based on quota of vacancies reserved for direct recruitment and promotion respectively in the recruitment rules. O.M. No. 35014/2/80-Estt.(D) dated 07.02.1986

15 How year of availability in regard to determination of relative seniority of direct
recruits and promotee is determined?

The year of availability, both in case of direct recruit as well as promotee, for the purpose of rotation and fixation of seniority is actual date of appointment after
declaration of result/selection and completion of pre-recruitment formalities, as prescribed. The year of availability is a vacancy year in which a candidate of a
particular batch of selected direct recruitment or an officer of a particular batch of promotee joins the post/service. O.M. No. 22011/1/2006-Estt.(D) dated 03.03.2008

16 Is a candidate appointed against the carry forward vacancy of earlier recruitment year, allow the seniority of the year in which the vacancy arose?

No. The seniority of direct recruits and promotees is delinked from the vacancy and year of vacancy. O.M. No. 35014/2/80-Estt.(D) Dated 07.02.1986

17 What is the starting point in the recruitment roster for the purpose of inter-se seniority of officers through direct recruitment, promotion, absorption etc.

The starting point in the recruitment roster for the purpose of inter-se seniority of officers through direct recruitment, promotion, absorption etc. will be as per provisions contained DOP&T's O.M.No.28011/6/76- Estt.(D) dated 24th June, 1978.

18 How the seniority of an Officer absorbed after being on deputation or absorbed directly without being on deputation determined?

The seniority of an Officer absorbed after being on deputation or absorbed directly without being on deputation, If he has been holding already (on the date of
absorption) the same or equivalent grade on regular basis in his parent department, is determined from the date he has been holding the post on deputation or the date
from which he has been appointed on a regular basis to the same or equivalent grade in his parent department whichever is earlier. The fixation of seniority in aforesaid manner, however, will not effect any regular promotion to the next higher grade made prior to the date of such absorption. O.M. No. 22011/1/2000-Estt.(D) Dated 27.03.2001

19 How seniority of two or more surplus employees of a particular grade in an office determined in the event of their simultaneous selection for re-deployment in another office?
In this case, inter-se seniority in particular grade, on re-deployment in the latter office, would be the same as it was in the previous office. O.M. No. 9/22/68-Estt. (D) Dated 06.02.1969

20 How seniority of a reemployed officer determined?

For determination of seniority of re-employed officer is treated as direct recruit. Where Recruitment Rules of the post against which appointment is being made prescribed re-employment as a distinct mode of recruitment .then the inter-se seniority of persons so re-employed shall be determined in accordance with order of selection. The relative seniority of persons so re-employed in relation to direct recruits and promotees shall be determined: Where the Recruitment Rules prescribes specific quota for each of the categories (direct recruitment, promotion and reemployment) then seniority is determined on the basis of rotation of vacancies based on the said quota. In other cases, on the basis of chronology selection. O.M. No. 20011/3/80-Estt(D) Dated 16.06.1980

21 How the seniority of a meritorious sports person appointed in relaxation of
Recruitment Rules determined?

Where sportsmen are recruited through the Employment Exchange or by direct
advertisement and are considered along with other general category candidates, they may be assigned seniority in the order in which they are placed in the panel for
selection. Where recruitment to a post is through a selection made by the Staff Selection Commission, whether by the competitive examination or otherwise, the
sportsmen recruited in the department themselves should be placed en bloc junior to those who have already been recommended by the Staff Selection Commission. The inter se-seniority of sportsmen will be in the order of selection. O.M.No.14015/1/76-Estt.(D) dated 4.8.1980

22 How the seniority of a person appointed on compassionate grounds is determined?

A person appointed on compassionate ground in a particular year is placed at the bottom of all the candidates recruited/appointed through direct recruitment, promotion etc. in that year, irrespective of date of joining of candidate on compassionate appointment. O.M. No. 20011/1/2008-Estt.(D) dated 11.11.2010

23 How seniority of persons selected for appointment to different posts in the same grade requiring different qualification determined?

The seniority of persons selected for appointment to different posts in the same grade requiring different qualifications is determined as per provisions of para 4.9 of O.M. No. 20011/1/2008-Estt.(D) dated 11.11.2010

(Smita Kumar)

Director (E.I)

Courtesy:NFPE

Filed Under: dopt, seniority

JOINT CONSULTATIVE MACHINERY (JCM) – FAQ

9:24 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

Department of Personnel and Training has given detailed procedures of Joint Consultative Machinery and Arbitration as Frequently Asked Questions…

The JCM Scheme provides for setting up of Joint Councils at the National, Departmental and Regional/Office levels. This mechanism is available for resolving issues pertaining to Group 'C' & 'D' employees. The National Council is the apex body. The Council deals with matters affecting Central Govt. employees generally. The Chairman of this Council is Cabinet Secretary. The ordinary meeting of the Council shall be held as often as necessary, and not less than once in four months.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

1. What is Joint Consultative Machinery?

The scheme of Joint Consultative Machinery is a platform for constructive dialogue between the representatives of the staff side and the official side for peaceful resolution of all disputes between the Government as employer and the employees. The scheme was introduced in 1966 with the objectives of promoting harmonious relations and securing the greatest measure of cooperation between the Central Government as the employer and the employees in matters of common concern and with the object of further increasing the efficiency of the public service combined with the well being of those employed. The scheme is a non statutory one mutually agreed upon between the staff side and the official side.

2. What is the applicability of the JCM Scheme?

The scheme covers all regular civil employees of the Central Government, except:

(a) The Class -I services;

(b) The Class-II services, other than the Central Secretariat Services and the other comparable services in the headquarters organisation of the Government;

(c) Persons in industrial establishments employed mainly in managerial or administrative capacity, and those who being employed in supervisory capacity drawing salary going beyond grade pay of Rs.4200/- per month;

(d) Employees of the Union Territories; and

(e) Police personnel.

3. What is the structure of the Joint Councils under the JCM Scheme?

The scheme provides for setting up of Joint Councils at the National, Departmental and Regional / Office levels. The National Council, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, is the apex body.

4. How are staff side members selected for various Joint Councils?

The representatives of the staff side for various Joint Councils are chosen / selected from members of the recognized service associations/ unions.

5. What is the time schedule for holding meetings of the National! Departmental Councils?

As per the JCM Scheme, ordinary meeting of the National Council/ Departmental Council may be held as often as necessary as but not less than once in four months.

6. How recognition is granted to the staff associations?

The Department of Personnel & Training being the nodal department for matters relating to Joint Consultative Machinery and Compulsory Arbitration, has notified Central Civil Services (Recognition of Associations) Rules, 1993 for the purpose of granting recognition to various service associations. Recognition is actually granted by the concerned Ministry/Department in accordance with the CCS (RSA) Rules, 1993. In case of any doubt or confusion, the matter is referred to the JCA Section of the Department of Personnel & Training for clarification / advice.

7. What are the facilities available to recognised associations?

The recognized associations/ unions enjoy certain facilities like:

(a) Negotiations with the employer;

(b) Correspondence and meetings with the head of the administrative departments;

(c) Provision of accommodation for the associations subject to availability;

(d) Facility of special casual leave up to 20 days in a year to the office bearers of
the associations.

(e) Payment of T.A/ D.A for attending officially sponsored meetings; and

(f) Facility of seeking transfer of Chief Executive of the Union /association to the Headquarters of the appropriate head of administration.

8. What will happen if there is no agreement between the staff and the official side?

If there is no agreement between the staff and the official side on an arbitrable issue, then the matter is to be referred to the Board of Arbitration if so desired by the staff side.

9. What are the Issues on which arbitration is possible?

The arbitration is limited to the following issues:

(a) Pay and allowances;

(b) Weekly hours of work; and

(c) Leave

10. Is the award given by the Board of Arbitration binding on the parties?

The award given by the Board of Arbitration is binding on the Government as well as the staff side subject to the overriding authority of the Parliament. The award can be modified / rejected only with the approval of the Parliament through a formal resolution on grounds affecting national economy or social justice.

Courtesy:NFPE

Filed Under: JCM

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

FAQS (FREQUENTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS) LEAVE RULES.

8:11 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

1. What are the leave entitlement of Govt. servants serving in a vacation Department w.e.f. 1.9.2008?

Earned leave for persons serving in Vacation Departments:-

(1) (a) A Government servant (other than a military officer) serving in a Vacation Department shall not be entitled to any earned leave in respect of duty performed in any year in which he avails himself of the full vacation.

(b) In respect of any year in which a Government servant avails himself of a portion of the vacation, he shall be entitled to earned leave in such proportion of 30 days, as the number of days of vacation not taken bears to the full vacation: Provided that no such leave shall be admissible to a Government servant not in permanent employ or quasi-permanent employ in respect of the first year of his service.

(c) If, in any year, the Government servant does not avail himself of any vacation, earned leave shall be admissible to him in respect of that year under rule 26. For the purpose of this rule, the term 'year' shall be construed not as meaning a calendar year in which duty is performed but as meaning twelve months of actual duty in a Vacation Department.

A Government servant entitled to vacation shall be considered to have availed himself of a vacation or a portion of a vacation unless he has been required by general or special order of a higher authority to forgo such vacation or portion of a vacation:
Provided that if he has been prevented by such order from enjoying more than fifteen days of the vacation, he shall be considered to have availed himself of no portion of the vacation.

When a Government servant serving in a Vacation Department proceeds on leave before completing a full year of duty, the earned leave admissible to him shall be calculated not with reference to the vacations which fall during the period of actual duty rendered before proceeding on leave but with reference to the vacation that falls during the year commencing from the date on which he completed the previous year of duty.
As per Rule 29(1) the half pay leave account of every Government servant (other than a military officer shall be credited with half pay leave in advance, in two installments of ten days each on the first day of January and July of every calendar year.

2. Whether encashment of leave is allowed after LTC is availed.

Sanction of leave encashment should, as a rule, be lone in advance, at the time of sanctioning the LTC. However, ex-post facto sanction of leave encashment on LTC may be considered by the sanctioning authority as an exception in deserving
cases within the time limit prescribed for submission of claims for LTC.

3. Whether encashment of Leave with LTC can be availed at the time when the LTC is availed by the Government servant only or can leave be encashed at the time when LTC is availed by family members?

A Govt. servant can be permitted to encash earned leave upto 10 days either at the time of availing LTC himself or when his family avails it, provided other conditions are satisfied.

4. Whether leave encashment should be revised on retrospective revision of pay/D.A?

In terms of 38-A of CCS(Leave) Rules, encashment of EL alongwith LTC is to be calculated on pay admissible on the date of availing LTC+DA admissible on that date. If pay or DA admissible has been revised with retrospective effect, the Govt. servant would be entitled to encashment of Leave on the revised rates.

5. Whether encashment of Earned Leave allowed to a Govt. servant prior to his joining the Central Govt. is to be taken into account while retiring ceiling of leave encashment on his superannuation and retirement from Central Govt.?

Encashment of EL allowed by the State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies for services rendered in the concerned Govt. etc. need not be taken into account for calculating the ceiling of 300 days of Earned leave to be encashed as per CCS(Leave) Rule.

6. Whether leave encashment can be sanctioned to a Govt. servant on his superannuation while under suspension?

Leave encashment can be sanctioned, however Rule 39(3) of CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 allows with holding of leave encashment in the case of a Govt. servant who retires from service on attaining the age of superannuation while under suspension or while disciplinary or criminal proceedings are pending against him, if in view of the authority there is a possibility of some money becoming recoverable from him on conclusion of the proceedings against him. On conclusion of the proceedings he/she will become eligible to the amount so withheld after adjustment of Government dues, if any.

7.Whether leave encashment can be sanctioned to a Govt. servant on his dismissal/removal, from service?

A govt. servant who is dismissed/removed from service or whose services are terminated ceases to have any claim to leave at his credit from the date of such dismissal, as per rule 9(1). Hence he is not entitled to any leave encashment.

8. Whether interest is payable on delayed payment of leave encashment dues?

No, there is no provision in the CCS (Leave) Rule 1972 for payment of interest on leave encashment.

9. Whether a Govt. servant who has been granted study leave may be allowed to resign to take up a post in other Ministries/Department of the Central Govt. within the bond period?

Yes, As per rule 50(5)(iii) a Govt. servants has to submit a bond to serve the Govt. for a period of 3 years. As the Govt. servant would still be serving the Govt. / Department he may be allowed to submit his technical resignation to take up another post
within the Central Govt.

10. Whether women employees of Public sector undertakings/Bodies etc. Are entitled to CCL?

Orders issued by DOPT are not automatically applicable to the employees of Central Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies, Ranking industry etc. It is for the PSUs/ Autonomous Bodies to decide the applicability of the rules/instructions issued for the central Government employees to their employees in consultation with their Administrative Ministries.

11. Whether Govt. servant can be permitted to leave station/go abroad while on CCL?

Child care leave is granted to a woman employee to take care of the needs of the minor children. If the child is studying abroad or the Govt. servant has to go abroad for taking care of the child, she may do so subject to other conditions laid down for this purpose.

12. What is the intention behind the instruction that CCL is to be treated like EL and sanctioned as such?

The intention is that CCL should be availed with prior approval of leave sanctioning authority and that the combination of CCL with other leave, if any, should be as per the restriction of combination with EL. The restriction of the limit of 180 days at a stretch as applicable in the case of EL will not apply in case of CCL. The other conditions like CCL may not be granted for less than 15 days or in more than 3 spells, etc., in a year, will apply.

Courtesy:nfpe

Filed Under: LEAVE RULES

Monday, December 12, 2011

Pension Under Provident Fund Schemes

8:28 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

In exercise of powers conferred under Section 6A of the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, the Central Government formulated the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995. The Scheme provides pensionary benefits to the members upon superannuation/retirement. In addition, in case of death of member/member pensioner, the pensionary benefits are also given to widow and children/orphan/ nominee/dependent parents as per the provisions contained in the Scheme.

The benefits under the Scheme are paid out of the Employees’ Pension Fund into which the employer and the Central Government contribute @ 8.33% and 1.16% of the wages respectively subject to a wage ceiling of Rs.6,500/-.

The Central Government had constituted an Expert Committee for reviewing the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 entirely including revision of Pension. The Expert Committee submitted its report to the Central Government on 5th August, 2010 and the recommendations of the Committee were placed before the Central Board of Trustees, Employees’ Provident Fund [CBT (EPF)] for consideration on 15th September, 2010. The CBT(EPF) directed that the report be first considered by the Pension Implementation Committee (PIC). The PIC has since finalized its report and sent it to Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation for placing before the CBT (EPF) for taking a final decision in the matter in its ensuing meeting.

This information was given by the Minister of Labour and Employment Shri Mallikarjun Kharge in reply in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.

Source:pib

Filed Under: PENSION, PFRDA

CSD Depots in Himachal Pradesh

8:25 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

Government of Himachal Pradesh has requested this Ministry for setting up of a CSD Depot in the State in view of the number of Servicemen, Ex-servicemen and their families residing there.

Land measuring approximately 188kanals had been offered by Himachal Pradesh Government in this regard. However, the same was not found to be suitable, since some of it Included khud/nallah which is prone to flooding during rainy season.

It is not possible at this stage to anticipate the time likely to be taken for setting up the Depot at Una in view of the fact that the Government of Himachal Pradesh is yet to identify another piece of suitable land. Once a suitable alternate land is offered by the State Government the proposal will be considered depending upon availability of budget and manpower.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to ShriVirenderKashyap in LokSabha today.

Source:pib

Filed Under: CSD

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

POSTAL JOINT COIUNCIL OF ACTION DECIDES TO ORGANISE INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 3RD JANUARY 2012

6:58 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

POSTAL JOINT COUNCIL OF ACTION

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES

FEDERATION OF NATIONAL POSTAL ORGANISATIONS

ALL INDIA POSTAL EXTRA DEPARTMENTAL EMPLOYEES UNION

NATIONAL UNION OF GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS

NEW DELHI

No: JCA/AGTN/2011 Dated05.12.2011

CENTRAL JCA DECIDES TO SERVE STRIKE NOTICE

FOR ALL INDIA INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 03.01.2012

STRIKE NOTICE WILL BE SERVED ON 15.12.2011

*Against Unilateral Move to Implement Mail Network Optimization Project [L1 and L2] in RMS;

*Against Violation of Assurances and Non-implementation of Agreed Demands of 5th July, 2011 Deferred Strike

- ORGANISE MASS DEMONSTRATIONS / DHARNAS IN FRONT OF ALL CIRCLE / REGIIONAL / DIVISIONAL OFFICES ON 15.12.2011.

- ALL INDIA LEADERS OF CENTRAL JCA WILL SIT ON HUNGER FAST IN FRONT OF DAK BHAWAN ON 26.12.2011.

MAKE THE INDEFINITE STRIKE A GRAND SUCCESS

Dear Comrades,

The meeting of the Central JCA held on 03.12.2011 at New Delhi, have reviewed the post-5th July deferred strike settlement situation and have to come unanimous conclusion that Postal Board has failed to implement the assurances given by the Secretary [Posts] on agreed demands, even after a lapse of four months. Further it is going ahead with the unilateral implementation of the Mail Network Optimization Project [MNOP] in spite of vehement opposition of the Staff Side.

During the discussion with the Secretary [Posts] on 5th July deferred strike demands, it was assured that there will be no closure/merger of Post Offices, other than simultaneous relocation. But orders in this regard are yet to be communicated to the Heads of the Circle. Orders on Sorting Postman need further modification. On GDS issues no favourable orders are issued on any of the items till this date. Payment of Pro-rata wages and absorption of Casual labourers and Part Time contingent employees still remains unsettled, even though it was assured that orders on payment of pro-rata wages to pre-1993 appointees will be issued within a month.

JCM Departmental Council meeting is indefinitely delayed. Cadre-restructuring Committee has not yet finalized its final proposals. Issues relating to Postmen, Mail guard and MTs are still in the negotiating stage and no settlement in sight. Demands of the Circle / Regional Offices administrative staff, Postal Accounts, SBCO and Civil Wing employees are not given serious consideration. In short, abnormal delay is taking place in settlement of the genuine demands raised in the Charter of Demands.

On contrary, even when most of the burning issues of the employees are totally neglected or remains unsettled, the Postal Board is going ahead with implementation of the retrograde recommendations of the McKinsey on Mail Network Optimization Project [MNOP]. In the Committee constituted under the Chairmanship of Member [Operations] for reviewing the issues arising out of the implementation of speed post Hubs and proposed L1, L2 in first class mails, the Staff Side representatives have vehemently opposed the implementation of L1, L2 in first class mails as it will adversely the efficiency of the services resulting in abnormal delay thereby leading to erosion of public faith on the postal services. Further it will also result in large-scale dislocation / transfer of employees and will adversely affect their promotional prospects. In spite of our objection and disagreement, the Postal Board has made it clear that they are going ahead with the implementation of the MNOP Project.

In the above circumstances, the Staff Side is left with no alternative,, but to revive the postponed strike decision and resort to the agitational path once again. The Central JCA after in depth analysis of the entire situation, have decided to go on indefinite strike from 3rd January, 2012. It was also decided to serve the strike notice on 15.12.2011 and to conduct mass demonstrations / dharnas in front of all Chief PMG / PMG Offices and Divisional Offices on that day. As a second phase of the agitation, the Secretary Generals of NFPE and FNPO and the General Secretaries and CHQ Office Bearers of Federations /All India Unions / Associations of the JCA shall sit on hunger fast in front of Dak Bhawan on 26.12.2011.

The Central JCA calls upon the entirety of the Postal and RMS employees to make all the above agitational programmes in the true spirit and make the indefinite strike from 3rd January, 2012 a grand success.

If the Postal Board is not ready to come for a result-oriented and time-bound negotiated settlement, the entire Postal and RMS Service should be paralyzed from 03.01.2012.

It is again a struggle for our survival.

It is a struggle of life and death to lakhs of Postal Workers.

Let the Postal,, RMS, Administrative, Postal Accounts, GDS, SBCO and Civil Wing employees come together to stage another glorious indefinite strike.

Fraternally Yours,

Secretary General Secretary General
NFPE FNPO
&
All General Secretaries of NFPE and FNPO
&
General Secretary General Secretary
AIPEDEU NUGDS

M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE

Source:nfpe

Filed Under: postal, STRIKE

West Bengal declares 10% D.A. with effect from January 2012

6:50 AM - by ADMIN 1 comment:

The Chief Minister of West Bengal declared 10% DA for West Bengal Govt. employees from January 2012. At present West Bengal Govt employees are lagging 23% from Central Govt. employees. With this D.A. they will be lagging 13% from the Central counterparts. No statement regarding arrear pay announced however. This increase in DA involves an additional expenditure of 250 crores each month or 3000 crores in a year, she said further.

Describing it as a "New Year gift" to the state government employees, she regretted that they were now lagging behind their counterparts in the central government by 23 percent as far as DA was concerned."Our financial position, thanks to the previous (Left Front) government, is precarious. It has left us burdened with a debt of Rs.2.03 lakh crore. But we will pay all the arrear DAs slowly," said the Chief Minister.
In August this year, the new Trinamool Congress-Congress government of Banerjee had announced a three-month freeze on DA payment, citing financial constraints.

Courtesy:pcupdate

Filed Under: DA

Friday, December 2, 2011

PATNA-Govt decision to raise teachers' retirement age gets cabinet nod

8:00 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

In a significant development, the state cabinet on Thursday gave its sanction to the decision of the government to increase the retirement age of university and college teachers from existing 62 to 65 years. The decision would be in operation with retrospective effect from June 30, 2010.

The agenda papers meant for the cabinet meeting noted that the cabinet gave its sanction in view of the announcement made by the CM in this regard on the floor of the state assembly. Earlier, on the occasion of the release of his government's report card on November 25, CM Nitish Kumar had said his government would increase the retirement age of university and college teachers from 62 to 65 years.

Representatives of college and university organizations of the state welcomed the cabinet decision to enhance the age of teachers' superannuation from 62 to 65 years with effect from June 30, 2010.

Federation of University Teachers' Associations of Bihar (Futab) working president K B Sinha, general secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh and secretary Arun Kumar thanked the CM for conceding the long-pending demand of university teachers by enhancing their age of retirement.

Federation of University Service Teachers' Associations of Bihar (Fustab) president Ram Jatan Sinha and secretry Dilip Kumar Chaudhary, while welcoming the cabinet decision, said it would not only provide relief to the teachers as per the UGC recommendations but also ensure regular academic activites in institutions which would have been left with only a few teachers had the teachers retired at 62.

Patna University Teachers' Association general secretary Randhiar Kumar Singh, TPS College Teachers' Association secretary Abu Bakar Rizwi and Arvind Mahila Colege history teacher Asha Tripathy also thanked the chief minister for enhancing the retirement age of college and university teachers.

Courtesy:TOI

Filed Under: retirement age, teachers

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

AICPIN FOR OCTOBER 2011

8:35 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

All India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrialworkers on Base 2001=100 for the Month of October, 2011
All India Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) on base 2001=100 for the month of October, 2011 increased by 1 point and stood at 198 (one hundred & ninety eight) .

During October, 2011, the index recorded maximum increase of 8 points in Darjeeling centre, 7 points in Yamunanagar centre, 6 points each in Hyderabad and Tiruchirapally centres, 5 points in 5 centres, 4 points in 7 centres, 3 points in 14 centres, 2 points in 18 centres and 1 point in 19 centres. The index decreased by 3 points in Mysore centre, 2 points each in Ernakulam, Lucknow, Kolkata and Guwahati centres and 1 point in Mundakkayam centre, while in the remaining 5 centres the index remained stationary.

The maximum increase of 8 points in Darjeeling centre is mainly on account of increase in the prices of Masur Dal, Mustard Oil, Garlic, Chillies Green, Vegetable items, Refined Liquor, Firewood, Kerosene Oil, Clothing & Footwear items, etc. The increase of 7 points in Yamunanagar centre is mainly due to increase in the prices of Rice, Wheat Atta, Poultry (Chicken), Fresh Milk, Pure Ghee, Vegetable & Fruit items, Firewood, Barber Charges, etc. The increase of 6 points in Hyderabad centre is due to increase in the prices of Rice, Groundnut Oil, Goat Meat, Poultry (Chicken), Garlic, Tamarind, Vegetable & Fruit items, Tea (Readymade), Electricity Charges, Clothing & Footwear items, Medicine (Allopathic & Homeopathic), Petrol, Washing Soap, Tailoring Charges, etc. The increase of 6 points in Tiruchirapally centre is due to increase in the prices of Rice, Fish Fresh, Garlic, Vegetable & Fruit items, Sugar, Flower/Flower Garlands, etc. The decrease of 3 points in Mysore centre is the outcome of decrease in the prices of Rice, Wheat, Onion, Kerosene Oil, Clothing items, etc. The decrease of 2 points each in Ernakulam, Lucknow, Kolkata and Guwahati centres is due to decrease in the prices of Rice, Wheat, Coconut Oil, Fish Fresh, Sugar, Kerosene oil, etc.
The indices in respect of the six major centres are as follows :

1. Ahmedabad
195

2. Bangalore
198

3. Chennai
178

4. Delhi
184

5. Kolkata
191

6. Mumbai
201

The All-India (General) point to point rate of inflation for the month of October, 2011 is 9.39% as compared to 10.06% in September, 2011. Inflation based on Food Index is 8.72% in October, 2011 as compared to 8.29% in September, 2011.

The CPI-IW for November, 2011 will be released on the last working day of the next month, i.e. 30th December, 2011.

Source:pib

Filed Under: AICPIN

Monday, November 28, 2011

Pension for Ex-Servicemen of Pre-Independence Era

6:55 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

Ex-servicemen with service less than 15 years as PBOR and less than 20 years as Commissioned Officers are not entitled to pension as minimum qualifying service is a mandatory requirement to earn pension.

Minimum qualifying service is an essential criterion for earning pension in the Armed Forces as per the existing Army, Navy & Air Force Pension Regulations.

There is no proposal under consideration of the government to grant pension to a large number of armed forces personnel who retired during pre-independence period but are still alive and not entitled to any pensionary benefits.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri MM Pallam Raju in written reply to Shri G.M. Siddeshwara in Lok Sabha today.

Source:pib

Filed Under: EX -SERVICEMEN, PENSION

Recognising Labour Union

6:49 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

Labour is placed in the concurrent list of the Constitution and both the Central Government and State Governments are designated as the ‘appropriate Government’ in respect of areas of their jurisdiction. In the Central Sphere, there are clear guidelines/ directives for verification of membership of Trade Unions for purpose of granting recognition to the majority Union. In the Central Sphere, no recognition is pending, for the want of proper guidelines and directives.

Verification of membership of Trade Unions operating in organizations falling under the jurisdiction of State Government are carried out by the respective State Government. Hence, the details of disputes are not maintained by the Central Government.

Under the Code of Discipline, a Union may claim to be recognized as a representative Union for an industry in a local area if it has a membership of at least 25% of the workers of that industry in that area. If there are several Trade Unions in an industry, the one with the largest membership would be recognized as the majority Union. The procedure for verification of membership of Trade Unions operating in an establishment is laid down in the Code of Discipline. There is no specific procedure laid down in the Code of Discipline for verification of membership of Trade Unions operating in an industry in local area.

This information was given by the Minister of Labour and Employment Shri Mallikarjun Kharge in reply in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.

Source:pib

Filed Under: EMPLOYEES, UNION

EPF Contribution

6:28 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

The following steps have been taken by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation to recover the outstanding amount:

1. Attachment and sale of movable and immovable properties of the defaulting establishments.

2. Appointment of receiver to run the business of the defaulting establishments.

3. Arrest and detention of defaulter.

4. Prosecution of defaulters before courts of law.

5. Levying damages as penalty.

6. Directing persons from whom any amount is due to the defaulter to pay the same amount against Provident Fund arrear instead of paying to the defaulter.

The details are given at Annexure.

There is no provision of confiscating the property of defaulters under the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. However, 84 arrests were made and 2,842 convictions were ordered by various courts during the last three years.

This information was given by the Minister of Labour and Employment Shri Mallikarjun Kharge in reply in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today.

Source:pib

Filed Under: EPF

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

STREAMLINING OF PROCEDURE FOR DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT CLAIMS (MRCS) IN CGHS.

9:54 AM - by ADMIN 1 comment:

F. No. S.11024/8/2011/CGHS(P)

Government of India

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Department of Health and Family Welfare

Directorate General of C,G.H.S.

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi

Dated the 14th November, 2011

CIRCULAR

SUBJECT : Streamlining of Procedure for disposal of Medical Reimbursement Claims (MRCs) in CGHS

The pensioner CGHS beneficiaries and their dependent family members are entitled to get cashless medical treatment In CGHS empanelled private hospitals on a referral by a Government medical specialist / CMO in-charge, after obtaining prior permission from the CMO in-charge of the CGHS Wellness Centre/Dispensary they are attached to. They are however, also entitled to obtain the medical services from any un-empanelled hospital in emergency condition and get reimbursement of medical expenses incurred by themselves or any of their dependent family members. They can file Medical Reimbursement Claims (MRCs) with the respective CGHS Wellness Centres they are attached to- The CMO In charge is expected to scrutinize the claim papers with reference to the prescribed Checklist and forward the same to the Office of AD/ JD in charge of the zone/city. The Office of AD/JD processes the claim and arranges reimbursement of the admissible amount to the pensioner beneficiary at the earliest.

2. A number of complaints are being received from the pensioner beneficiaries about the slow and tardy pace of disposal of MRC claims by CGHS, Complaints have also been received about the unnecessary harassment of pensioner beneficiaries who are also senior citizens, affecting them mentally and financially, and thereby creating a bad image for CGHS. CGHS is responsible for taking care of healthcare needs and well being of the central government employees and pensioners. It has therefore been decided to lay down a comprehensive procedure to be followed by all concerned in CGHS to ensure timely and hassle free disposal of the MRC claims by CGHS in order to facilitate prompt reimbursement of medical expenses to the pensioner beneficiaries.

3. The procedure to be followed by CGHS for dealing with MRC cases shall be as follows;

i. The beneficiary will submit the MRC in the prescribed format with all relevant supporting vouchers/documents in original, to the CMO-I/C of the relevant CGHS Wellness Centre. The CGHS Wellness Centre shall verify and ensure, before accepting the claim papers, that all relevant documents are enclosed as per the prescribed checklist and issue a dated acknowledgement to the claimant in token of receipt of the MRC by CGHS.

ii. The CGHS Wellness Centre shall forward the MRC papers online to the Office of Zonal AD/JD, CGHS for further processing for reimbursement of claims. The physical papers shall be sent to the office of the AD/JD within one / two days of receipt of claim papers.

iii. If there are still any deficiencies / gaps found in MRC documents/papers, the Office of AD/JD, shall retain the papers and communicate the list of deficiencies / observations, preferably online, to the CMO-I/C for removing the shortcomings. The MRC may also be returned in original to the CMO- I/C, if it is absolutely necessary for doing the needful to remove the deficiencies in consultation with the beneficiary.

iv. The CMO-I/C shall contact the beneficiary concerned and inform him about the shortcomings in the MRC papers and request him to submit the requisite information / documents. The CMO I/C shall not return the MRC in original unless it is rejected in total.

v. The MRCs should be scrutinized and processed by the Office of AD/JD as far as possible through computerized software as per the extant policy and instructions issued from time to time about the CGHS rates and admissibility of claims under CGHS.

vi. The amount found admissible as per the CGHS guidelines may be passed for payment and forwarded online / manually to the PAO for making payment. The original documents should also be forwarded simultaneously to the PAO for making payment of the admissible amount to the claimant.

vii. When a bill is sent to the PAO, the details pertaining to the claimant will be entered through computer and the claimant shall be informed of the same along with bill number, amount admissible and details of disallowances clearly indicating the specific reasons / grounds for deductions.

viii. The Office of AD/ID of the zone / city shall submit a weekly report in Form —'MRC-I' and Monthly Return in Form — 'MRC — II' indicating the details of disposal of MRC cases, to the Office of AD(HQ), CGHS for Delhi & NCR and to the Office of Additional DDG (HQ), CGHS for other than Delhi and NCR CGHS cities.

ix. A separate analytical statement shall be attached with the Monthly Return in Form-'MRC- II' giving therein, the details of the MRCs pending for 2 months and above, clearly indicating the reasons there for and steps taken to dispose of such cases.

x. The Office of AD (HQ), CGHS, New Delhi and Office of Addl. DDG (HQ), CGHS shall compile the Monthly returns received from the respective zones and cities and submit a consolidated Monthly Return on MRC cases (Zone-wise/City wise) to the Director, CGHS for monitoring of MRC cases on a monthly basis. A copy of this Monthly Return shall also be endorsed by AD (HQ), CGHS and Addl. DDG (HQ), CGHS to Additional Secretary and Director General, CGHS for his information.

4. All the CMO — I/C of the CGHS Wellness Centres and the ADs and JDs of the zone /city are herby directed to follow the above procedure religiously in both letter and spirit to ensure speedy and timely disposal of the Medical Reimbursement Claims (MRCs) filed by the pensioner CGHS beneficiaries.

End: Forms – MRC-I & II

sd/-

(L.C.Goyal)

AS&DG (CGHS)

Source:msotransparent.nic.in

Filed Under: CGHS

Pending Vigilance Certificate/Major-Minor Penalty Certificate & APAR Certificate for preparation of panel of PPS

9:21 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

Most Immediate

No.5/26/2010-CS.II

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi

Dated the 23rd November, 2011.

Office Memorandum

Subject:- Pending Vigilance Certificate/Major-Minor Penalty Certificate & APAR Certificate for preparation of panel of PPS for the Select List year, 2010 - reg.

Reference is invited to this Deptt’s OMs of even number dated 11/8/2011, 23/9/2011, 24/10/2011 & 2/11/2011 wherein cadre units were requested to send the Vigilance Clearance & Major/Minor penalty certificate for the last 10 years in respect of PPS (ad-hoc)/PSs who are likely to be in the zone of consideration for regular promotion to the grade of PPS for the select List Year 2010. Cadre Units/Individuals concerned were also requested to certify that the APAR/ACR for the year 2008-2009 has been seen by the concerned officer and the officer has nothing to represent against the final grading given by the Reporting Officer.

2. Despite above mentioned reminders and lapse of considerable time, some of the cadre units/individuals, as per the enclosed Annexure, are yet to furnish the information, which is required to be forwarded to UPSC for preparation of panel of PPS for SL year 2010. All cadres units/concerned individuals are, therefore, requested to send the requisite information and also contact the retired officers for obtaining the APAR certificate urgently and latest by 25th November 2011 to this Department, failing which this Department would be constraint to forward the proposal to UPSC excluding names of the officers mentioned in the Annexure.

sd/-

(Rajiv Manjhi)

Deputy Secretary to the Govt of India

Source:www.persmin.nic.in

Filed Under: dopt

Monday, November 21, 2011

WEST BENGAL GOVT IS PLANNING TO INTRODUCE CHILD CARE LEAVE

9:36 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

Women staffers to enjoy two-yr child care leave
Working mothers may soon heave a sigh of relief. The Mamata Banerjee government is planning to introduce a two-year child care leave for women staffers, so that working mothers can devote more time to their children, especially when the children are ill or need assistance during examinations. to assist the children during their examinations.

The state government is also considering options of adoptive leave to be given to women employees who opt for adoption.

Proposal for child care leave has already been sent to the finance department for its clearance, so that women employees can avail of the facility from this year. Once the government clears this proposal, working mothers can get a leave of 730 days. The leave can either be availed of at a stretch or in intervals.

The state government is also considering ways of providing an increased maternity leave to women employees, if the women employees can be provided increased maternity leave, as enjoyed by central government employees. While the Centre has increased the maternity leave from 135 days to 180 days, that for So far the maternity leave for the state government employees is 120 days. State officials are contemplating to raise the leave to 140 days.

An official of the finance department said that there are around 30,000 women employees in the state including those working in the government, government-aided organizations, schools and panchayats. If the child care leave is to be provided, then it should cover all categories of staff, he said.

The officer said that a woman employee is entitled to the 730-day leave during the entire period of her service, for taking care of a maximum of two children. The leave can be availed till the children turn 18 and can be used if the child falls sick or needs the mother's assistance for preparing for an examination. "During the period of such leave, the women staffer shall be getting salary equal to what she used to draw immediately before going on leave," the officer said.

However, prior to this new rule being implemented, state officials are examining the central order issued following the recommendation of the Sixth Central Pay Commission that led to the introduction of this child care leave. For central government employees, this leave came into effect since September, 2008.

A central service officer who had recently availed of this leave at the time of her daughter's illness clarified that the leave can be taken thrice in a year and can be taken in spells. "But this leave should not be less than 15 days. In case of emergency like sickness of child, approval for proceedings on the leave can be sought later. But if one wants leave for the child's examination, a prior sanction is required," the officer added.

Sociologist Ruby Sain said, "If child care leave is granted then it will be of immense help to working mothers.If this leave is granted then I can also avail of it for my son's ICSE next year, as my son Baijaeek will be appearing for the ICSE examination in 2012.

" She felt that adoptive mothers too should be granted leave for adoption. This will enable more working women to adopt babies.

Dalia Chakaraborty, head of sociology department, Jadavpur University, said that the move to provide child care leave will be very useful for working mothers. "Working mothers face trouble during the early years of their children and there is no institutional support. Creches are few in the city. Creches are also few in the city.

There are instances of JU teachers getting full maternity leave for adopting babies. This should be followed by the state government," said Dalia.

Courtesy:TOI

Filed Under: CHILD CARE LEAVE

Fresh empanelment of private hospitals and diagnostic centres and revision of package rates applicable under CGHS BANGALORE, BHOPAL, KANPUR, JABALPUR, MUMBAI, HYDERABAD, DELHI AND PUNE.

9:28 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

No: S.11011/23/2009-CGHS D.II/Hospital Cell / Part IX

Government of India

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Department of Health & Family Welfare

Maulana Azad Road, Nirman Bhawan

New Delhi 110 108 dated the 16th November, 2011.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Fresh empanelment of private hospitals and diagnostic centres and revision of package rates applicable under CGHS BANGALORE, BHOPAL, KANPUR, JABALPUR, MUMBAI, HYDERABAD, DELHI AND PUNE.

The undersigned is directed to invite reference to this Ministry’s Office Memoranda of even number dated the 8th December 2010 and the l9th January 2011 vide which continuous empanelment scheme has been initiated under CGHS, BANGALORE, BHOPAL, KANPUR, JABALPUR, MUMBAI, HYDERABAD, DELHI AND PUNE for treating CGHS beneficiaries. The CGHS rates applicable have already been notified and are available on CGHS website. Three rates were notified, one for super-specialty hospitals, the second for hospitals that were accredited with the NABH and the third for hospitals not accredited with the NABH.

2. The undersigned is directed to enclose further list of hospitals and diagnostic centres, under the categories mentioned in the application for continuous empanelment and tender document that have conveyed their acceptance of the CGHS rates notified under different CGHS Cities and have signed the Memorandum of Agreement with CGHS and have also furnished the appropriate performance bank guarantee. These hospitals and diagnostic centres are now taken as included in the list of approved hospitals for empanelment under CGHS, BANGALORE, BHOPAL, KANPUR, JABALPUR, MUMBAI, HYDERABAD, DELHI AND PUNE.

3. It has now been decided that in the list of hospitals and diagnostic centres enclosed, and have now been approved under the fresh empanelment procedure and have now signed the fresh Memorandum of Agreement and submitted the appropriate performance guarantee will be eligible to treat CGHS beneficiaries and charge at the revised rates with effect from the date of issue of this Office Memorandum. The empanelment shall be for a period of one year or till next empanelment, whichever is earlier.

4. This Office Memorandum and the rates applicable under CGHS for hospitals and diagnostic centres can be downloaded from the website of CGHS, http://msotransparent.nic.in/cghsnew/index.asp

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[Jai Prakash]

Under Secretary to Government of India

order copy

Filed Under: CGHS

CISF(ASSTT.CONDT.)LTD. Departmental Exam 2010 & 2011 Results Announced

9:26 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the result of the Central Industrial Security Force (Assistant Commandants) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2010 and 2011. Written exam for this was held by UPSC on 19.06.2011 and the Personality Test held from 31st October 2011 to 5th November, 2011. A total number of 41 candidates have been recommended for appointment which includes 32-General, 06-Scheduled Castes and 03 Scheduled Tribes candidates.

Appointment to Central Industrial Security Force Service will be made according to number of vacancies available and due consideration to the provisions contained in the Rules for the Examination. The number of vacancies reported by Central Industrial Security Force for the year 2010 and 2011 are 21 (16-General; 03-SC & 02-ST) and 20 (16-General; 03-SC & 01-ST) respectively.

The result of candidate with Roll No.246 is provisional.

UPSC has a “Facilitation Counter” near Examination Hall in its campus. Candidates can obtain any information/clarification regarding their examination/recruitment on the working days between 1000 hrs. to 1700 hrs. in person or over telephone Nos.011-23385271/23381125. Result will also be available on the UPSC web site i.e. http/www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks on the website will be available in due course for a period of thirty days.

The list of recommended candidates in order of merit for the years 2010 & 2011 is as under:

List of successful candidates for the year 2010

SNO ROLLNO NAME

1 000296 NAKUL KUMAR VERMA
2 000175 HARISH SINGH NAYAL
3 000470 SANDIP CHAKRABORTY
4 000195 JITENDRA SINGH RATHORE
5 000287 MUKESH KUMAR GUPTA

6 000575 TARUN KUMAR DHALWANI
7 000255 MANISH KUMAR
8 000233 LALATENDU MOHANTY
9 000152 DIPAK RAI
10 000335 PAWAN KUMAR
11 000091 BALWANT KUMAR SINGH
12 000162 GIREESHAN.P
13 000212 KISHOR KUMAR A.V
14 000285 MUKESH KUMAR
15 000048 AMRESH SHUKLA
16 000617 VISWANATHAN S
17 000292 N. PAU SANG MUNG
18 000060 ARCHANA RESHMA MINZ
19 000651 SOHAN LAL
20 000218 KULDEEP BHAGAT
21 000353 PRASAD AWADHESH KUMAR RAMSHARI

List of successful candidates for the year 2011

SNO ROLL NO NAME
1 000368 PURSHOTTAM MALIK
2 000293 NAFEES AHMAD
3 000014 AJAY KISHORE
4 000211 KIRAN PAL SINGH SAINI
5 000274 MD.EHTESHAMUDDIN
6 000013 AJAY BALI
7 000540 SUDHIR KUMAR
8 000155 DURGESH CHANDRA SHUKLA
9 000426 RAMESH CHANDRA YADAV
10 000077 ASHOKA NANDINI MOHANTY
11 000615 VISHAL SHARMA
12 000331 PARASHURAM RAI
13 000069 ARVIND KUMAR TOMER
14 000587 VARUN KUMAR PANDEY
15 000246 MAHENDRA SINGH
16 000636 PUSHPENDRA KUMAR
17 000681 LIMAINBA
18 000606 VINEET KUMAR PRABHAKER
19 000668 SHRINIVASULU BALAPPA
20 000143 DHARMVEER BHARTI

Source:pib

Filed Under: cisf, UPSC

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Brochure on Reservation for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in Services.

10:49 PM - by ADMIN No comments:

36011/1/2011 -Estt(Res)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi

Dated l7th November, 2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Brochure on Reservation for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in Services.

The undersigned is directed to say that an updated ‘Brochure on Reservation for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in Services of the Government of India has been posted on this Department’s website www.persmin.nic.in.

2. It may be recalled that the Government had introduced post based reservation vide this Department’s OM NO. 36012/2/96-Estt(Res) dated 2.7.1997. The OM, however, did not prescribe formats of registers for maintaining reservation on the basis of revised instructions, which have now been prescribed by the Brochure. Part I of the Brochure contains all the provisions on the subject, including reservation registers / reservation roster registers, in a simple and easy to understand style and is complete in itself. Nevertheless, relevant Office Memoranda in Part II thereof may be referred to in case of any doubt.

(Sharad Kumar Srivastava)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source: www.persmin.nic.in

Filed Under: dopt, RESERVATION, SC/ST

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Appointment in the grade of Sr. PPS of CSSS for the Select List Year 2010(part).

9:00 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

IMMEDIATE

No.2/1/2011-CS-II (A)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions

Department of Personnel and Training

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110003

Dated the 16th November 2011.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Appointment in the grade of Sr. PPS of CSSS for the Select List Year 2010(part).

The undersigned is directed to forward herewith, Select list (part) for the year 2010 (as Annexure to this O.M.) prepared in accordance relevant Recruitment Rules for appointment to the Senior Principal Private Secretary grade of CSSS.

2. The concerned cadre authorities of CSSS are requested to notify the appointment of the officers working under them on regular basis to the Sr. PPS Grade provided they are clear from vigilance angle and no disciplinary proceedings are either pending or being contemplated against them. The officers nominated to other Cadres may also be relieved immediately to enable them to avail of regular promotion as Sr. PPSs. The regular promotion of these officers will take effect from the date of their joining in the Ministry where they have been nominated. The order of seniority of these officers in the grade of Senior Principal Private Secretary of Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service will follow the serial order given in the enclosed list, irrespective of actual dates of appointment.

3. In terms of instructions contained in DoP&T O.M. No.22011/4/98-Estt.(D) dated 12.10.1998 the appointments of retired officers need not be notified on their inclusion in the relevant Select List on promotion because promotions can take place prospectively and retired persons would not be available to avail of the actual promotion from a prospective date.

4. A copy of the notification issued in this regard may be endorsed to this Department and Union Public Service Commission.

(Rajiv Manjhi)

Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source:www.persmin.nic.in

Filed Under: appointment, css, dopt

GRANT OF HARD AREA ALLOWANCE TO THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

8:55 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

No. 12(4)/2008-E.II (B)

Government of India

Ministry of Finance

Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, O9th November, 2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of Hard Area Allowance to the Central Government employees posted in the Islands of UT of Lakshadweep other than Kavarati & Agati.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry's O.M. No.12(1)/E-II(B)/03 dt. 01-03-2004 on grant of Hard Area allowance to Central Govt. employees posted in Nicobar Group of Islands w.e.f. 01-04-2004 and subsequent O.M. No.12(4)/2008-E.II(B), dated 29th August 2008, extending this allowance to all central Government employees posted in Minicoy in Lakshadweep @ 25% of (basic pay + NPA, where applicable), w.e.f. 01-09-2008 which was accepted by the Govt. based on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission and to say that the proposal to also extend Hard Area Allowance in Islands other than Minicoy of UT of Lakshadweep has been under consideration of the Government for some time.

2. The President is now pleased to decide that Central Government employees posted in Kiltan, Andrott, Kalpeni, Chetlat, Kadmat, Amini and Bithra Islands of Lakshadweep shall be paid Hard Area Allowance @ 15% of (basic pay + NPA, where applicable), on the existing terms & conditions.

3. These order shall take effect from the date of issue.

4. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue in consultation with Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

5. Hindi version Is attached.

( Madhulika P.Sukul)

Joint Secretary to the Government of India

Source:www.finmin.nic.in

Filed Under: central government employees, finmin

Friday, November 11, 2011

Tatkal reservation period reduced to 24 hrs

5:11 PM - by ADMIN No comments:

Plagued by increasing number of complaints in Tatkal booking scheme, the Railways today decided to reduce the advance reservation period of the scheme from two days to one day as part of measure to prevent misuse of the facility.

Besides, the restriction for agents will be extended from one hour to two hours (8 am to 10 am) and there will be no refund on confirmed Tatkal tickets subject to the exceptions such as cancellation of trains and late running trains.

"It was necessary to make changes in Tatkal scheme as there were many complaints against Tatkal bookings. We had to take some steps to prevent its misuse. All these changes will be effective within a week," Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi told reporters here.

Tatkal tickets shall be sold only on production of the identity proof and there shall be only four passengers per PNR for Tatkal tickets.

Trivedi said Tatkal reservation period was reduced from 48 hours to 24 hours to prevent its misuse by unscrupulous elements who resort to speculative booking.

According to the changed system, no duplicate Tatkal tickets shall be issued now and it would be done only in exceptional cases on payment of full fare including Tatkal charges.

"We are also planning to introduce a whistle-blower scheme to catch hold of touts who are indulging in misusing of reservation facilities. We are also installing CCTV in the booking area to keep a vigil at the counters," Trivedi said.

Source:ET

Filed Under: RAILWAYS, TATKAL BOOKINGS

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the 5th Central Pay Commission — Revision of Pension of pre and post-1986 pensioners/family pensioners etc

5:03 PM - by ADMIN No comments:

No.45/86/97-P&PW (A)-Part-III

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan

Khan Market, New Delhi 110 003

Dated 9th November, 2011

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:-Implementation of Governments decision on the recommendations of the 5th Central Pay Commission — Revision of Pension of pre and post-1986 pensioners/family pensioners etc — Consideration of application for revision of pension/family pension.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Departments OM of even number dated 21.12. 2006 wherein the date of submission of applications for revision of pension/family pension w.e f 1.1.1996 of pre-1986 pensioners/family pensioners in terms of this Departments O M No.45/86/97-P&PW(A)-Part III dated 10.02 1998 was extended up to 31.12.2007. It was also decided to extend the date of submission of applications for revision of pension/family pension w.e.f. 1 1.1996 of pre-1996 pensioners/family pensioners with reference to this Department’s OM No. 45/86/97- P&PW(A)-Part IV dated 08.05.1998 read with OM dated 30.9.1998 and dated 17.12 1998 for submission of applications by the pensioners/family pensioners covered under these OMs up to 31.12.2007

2. In spite of extension of deadline for submission of application from time to time, there may be a few pensioners/family pensioners who could not submit application for revision of pension/family pension w,e.f 1.1.1996 under the above mentioned orders Some pensioner associations have requested for extending the date for submission of applications beyond 31.12.2007 in such cases. The matter was discussed in the 20th meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) It has now been decided that in case any pre-1996 pensioner/family pensioner submits an application for revision of pension/family pension in terms of the orders mentioned in para 1 above the same may be considered and pension/family pension may be revised w.e.f. 1.1.1996 without insisting on any deadline for this purpose.

3 Ministry of Agriculture etc. are requested to bring the contents of these orders to the notice of heads of Departments/Controller of Accounts. Pay and Accounts Officer and attached and Subordinate Offices under them on top priority basis All Pension Disbursing Authorities are also advised to prominently display these orders on their notice boards for the benefit of the pensioners/family pensioners.

sd/-

(Harjit Singh)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: www.persmin.nic.in

Filed Under: dopt, PENSION

Thursday, November 3, 2011

TRADE APPRENTICE SELECTION IN OFB

8:15 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION FOR TRADE AS TRADE APPERENTICE IN
ORDNANCE AND ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT FACTORIES UNDER THE TRADE
APPRENTICES ACT 1961 & DISABILITIES ACT 1995

On-line Application is invited from Indian Citizen for TRADE APPRENTICESHIP training in Ordnance & Ordnance Equipment Factories for the year 2011-12.

TO APPLY ON LINE GO TO www.ofb.gov.in

Filed Under: APPRENTICE, OFB

Punjab cabinet announces bonanza of Rs.800 crores to employees

7:44 AM - by ADMIN No comments:

In a major Rs.800 crore bonanza to Punjab employees, the Punjab cabinet Wednesday introduced the Assured Career Progression Scheme (ACP) 4-9-14 in the pre- May 28, 2009 format w.e.f. November 1, 2011. However, the employees who got the consequential benefits under the modified ACP would not be deprived of the same.

The cabinet also decided to regularize all daily wage and work charged employees in different departments, boards and corporations in the state. This is in addition to an across the board Special Permanent Grade Pay of Rs. 150 plus allowances including DA, HRA to all its employees up to Pay Band 3 with Grade Pay of Rs.5400 and would also be included to determine pension.

In a landmark decision, the government also decided to extend all pensionary benefits to all its employees retiring on or after April 1, 2012 at the completion of 25 years of service, instead of the present 33 years.

In a special gesture to its women employees, the government also introduced a special Child Care Leave of one year, in addition to the maternity leave, for all women having at least one child below the age of 18 years.

A meeting of the cabinet held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal, also announced handsome package for the Punjab police personnel, including special permanent grade pay and one special increment besides manifold increase in conveyance allowance to all ranks from Constables to Inspectors.

Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the Punjab Government said that the all the allowances not specifically dealt with by the 5th Punjab Pay Commission would be doubled while those left untouched by the Previous Pay Commissions shall be made four times.

In a major relief to the group ‘D’ employees as well as drivers, the Cabinet decided to grant one special permanent increment to all such employees like peons, chowkidars, malis etc. The drivers would also be entitled to have a special allowance of Rs.1400 per month.

Recognizing the arduous nature of the police personnel right from the level of Constable up to an Inspector, the cabinet gave nod to grant one special permanent increment to all police personnel who are in service as on 31.3.2012. This would be in addition to Rs.150 special grade pay to all employees in the Pay Band 3 i.e. Rs.10300-34800 with grade pay of Rs.5400. Besides, their conveyance allowance would be made at par with the ministerial staff of appropriate parity.

The House Rent Allowance (HRA) admissible to the employees serving within the limits of municipal corporations of Patiala and Bathinda have been hiked from 15% to 20% so as to be at par with Chandigarh and SAS Nagar, Mohali. The cabinet also decided that in case an employee who is entitled for rent free accommodation and is not offered such accommodation would be granted an additional benefit equivalent to 5 % of his revised pay, over and above the normal house rent allowance.

In a significant move reflecting governments special concern for the women employees, the cabinet decided to grant fully paid leave up to one year during the entire career in part or whole for the child care. This leave could be availed of at any time as long as at least one child is below the age of 18 years. This would not be debited to the leave account and would be in addition to other leave entitled to them including maternity leave as at present.

The cabinet also gave approval to regularize the services of daily wage and work charged employees in all departments, boards and corporations as long as they have completed 10 years of service as on December1, 2006 subject to the fulfillment of educational qualification. However, contractual employees who have been engaged through a transparent or competitive mechanism would be eligible for regularization up to completion of 3 years of service. This shall extend to all the government departments, boards corporations, statuary bodies, societies and Apex Cooperative Institutions. These benefit would be generally applicable w.e.f from December1, 2011 unless otherwise specifically provided.

The cabinet also made an impassioned appeal to all the employees unions and organizations to shun the path of agitation approach in the largest interest of the people of Punjab and appealed to them to discharge their duties with utmost dedication, sincerity and commitment.

In another important decision, the cabinet also reiterated its firm commitment not to acquire land for the proposed urban state at Zirakpur without the prior consent of the farmers. It may be recalled that SAD-BJP government is committed to safeguard the interests of the farming community in line with pro-farmer policies and resolved that not an inch of land would be acquired without the prior consent of farmers of Ramgarh Bhudda, Singhpura and Nagla villages of Zirakpur. The cabinet also reiterated that the SAD-BJP government had earlier also acquired land for several projects only with the prior consent of the farmers. The interests of farmers were far more important than the acquisition of the land for any development project.

Courtesy:punjabnewsonline

Filed Under: central government employees, MACP

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