Monday, December 31, 2012

Special Class Railway Apprentices’ Examination, 2013


The Union Public Service Commission will be conducting the Special Class Railway Apprentices’ Examination, 2013 on 20.01.2013 at various centres all over India as per notification.  E-Admission Certificates are available on the Commission’s website http://www.upsc.gov.in.  Candidates are advised to download and check their e-Admission Certificates carefully and bring discrepancy, if any, to the notice of the Commission immediately.  Rejection letters citing the ground(s) for rejection have been issued through e-mails or speed post and also put on the Union Public Service Commission website http://www.upsc.gov.in.  In case any difficulty faced by the candidates in downloading e-Admission Certificates, they may contact the UPSC Facilitation Counter on Telephone Nos. 011-23385271, 011-23381125 and 011-23098543 on any working day between 10.00 AM and 5.00 PM.  The candidates can also send Fax message on Fax No. 011-23387310.  No Admission Certificate will be sent by post.

In case the photograph is not printed clear on the e-Admission Certificates, candidates are advised to carry three (3) photographs (one identical photograph for each session) along with proof of identity such as Identity Card or Voter Identity Card or Passport or Driving License and printout of e-Admission Certificate at the venue of the Examination.

MOBILE PHONES BANNED

a) Mobile phones, pagers or any other communication devices are not allowed inside the premises where the examination is being conducted.  Any infringement of these instructions shall entail disciplinary action including ban from future examination.

b) Candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the banned items including mobile phones/pagers to the venue of the examination, as arrangements for their safekeeping cannot be assured.

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MACPS/ACPS for the Central Government Civilian Employees: AIRF


All India Railway Faderation
No.AIRF/MACPS(346)         
Dated: December 29, 2012 The Secretary(E), Railway Board,
New Delhi    

Attn: Shri S.K. Seth, Addl. Member(Staff),Railway Board

Dear Sir,

Sub: MACPS/ACPS for the Central Government Civilian Employees – Regarding

Your kind attention is invited towards our earlier letter of 10th November, 2012, on the above cited subject, wherein Railway  Board  was  requested to  communicate to General Managers of the Indian Railways DoP&T’s instructions contained in their O.M.No.35034/1/97-Estt.(D) dated 04.10.2012 and No.35034/3/2008-Estt.(D)(Vol. II) dated 04.10.2012. Unfortunately, the same have not been circulated by the Railway despite elapsing a period of more than two months.

The Board are  again requested to circulated above cited circulars of the DoP&T to the General Managers of the Indian Railways.

An early action in the matter shall be highly appreciated.

       Yours faithfully,
   (Shiva Gopal Mishra)
      General Secretary

Source: AIRF
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Saturday, December 29, 2012

Grant of Child Care Leave without any reason-NFIR


GOVERNMENT OF INDIA / BHARAT SARKAR 
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS / RAIL MANTRALAYA 
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. E(P&A)I-2012/CPC/LE-5
New Delhi, dated 17.12.2012
The General Secretary, NFIR,
3, Chelmsford Road, New Delhi – 110055.

Dear Sir,

Sub: Grant of Child Care Leave without any reason.

The undersigned is directed to refer to your letter No. 1/5(f) dated 14.11.2012 and to state that as per the extant instructions contained in Board’s letter dated 23.10.2008 and 12.12.2008, woman railway employees having minor children may be granted Child Care Leave by an authority competent to grant leave for a maximum period of two years (i.e.730 days) during their entire service for taking care of upto two children whether for rearing or to look after any of their needs like examination, sickness etc. and that Child Care Leave cannot be demanded as a matter of right.

Therefore, in order to enable the competent authority to decide on the application for CCL, reasons have to be mentioned and this condition cannot be dispensed with. Moreover, DOP&T has issued instructions in this regard which have been adopted in toto for the female railway employees. In the circumstances, Ministry of Railways also cannot unilaterally alter the purpose for which Child Care Leave is introduced to female railway employees.

In light of this, the demand is not feasible for acceptance.

Yours faithfully 
sd/-
for Secretary, Railway Board.

Source: NFIR

Extension of the revised orders on encashment of Earned Leave and Half Pay Leave to industrial employees.


No. 12012/3/2009-Estt.(L) 
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
*****
New Delhi, the 28th December., 2012.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Extension of the revised orders on encashment of Earned Leave and Half Pay Leave to industrial employees.

The undersigned is directed to state that the matter regarding extension of revised orders on encashment of Earned Leave and Half Pay Leave to industrial employees at par with the non industrial Central Government employees covered by the CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 has been under consideration of this Department. It has been decided in consultation with the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) to extend the provision of this Department's OM No. 14028/3/2008- Est-t.(L) dated 25th September,2008, mutatis mutanclis to industrial employees of Ministries/Department other than Railways. Accordingly, industrial employees shall be entitled to encash both Earned Leave and Half Pay Leave, subject to overall limit of 300. Cash equivalent payable for Earned Leave shall continue unchanged. However, cash equivalent payable for Half Pay Leave shall be equal to leave salary admissible for Half Pay Leave plus Dearness Allowance admissible on the leave salary without any reduction being made on account of pension and pension equivalent of other retirement benefit payable. To make up for the shortfall in Earned Leave, no commutation of Half Leave shall be allowed. This Department's OM No. 14028/25/94-Estt.(L) dated 7' October, 1996 stands amended to this extent.


2 These order shall take effect from the date of 07.11.2006, the date from which accumulation and encashment of 300 days EL were allowed to them and subject to the following conditions:
(i) The benefit will be admissible in respect of past cases i.e. relating to period w.e.f. 07.11.2006 to till date, on receipt of applications to that effect from the pensioner concerned by the Administrative Ministry concerned.
(ii) In respect of retirees (retired after 07.1 .200G), who have already received encashment of earned leave of maximum limit of 300 days together with encashment of 1--IPL, standing at their credit on the date of retirement, such cases need not be reopened. However, such cases of Government servant considered as Industrial employees retiring after 07.11,200G, in which there was a shortfall in reaching the maximum limit of 300 days can be reopened.
3. Hindi version will follow.

Sd/-
(Vibha G. Mishra) 
Director

Source: www.persmin.nic.in

3-fold fee hike likely in Kendriya Vidyalayas


NEW DELHI: If your child studies in a Kendriya Vidyalaya, be prepared for a steep hike in school fee. The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan's board of governors, which is meeting on Friday, is likely to clear a three-fold hike in fees.

The meeting of the board of governors, expected to be chaired by HRD minister M M Pallam Raju, may also finalize a new logo for the 1,090 KV schools across the country with almost 11 lakh students.

The annual fee charged from KV students is in the range of Rs 3,600-Rs 4,800. This is likely to be raised to about Rs 12,000 for a year. The monthly fee will go up from about Rs 300 a month to around Rs 1,250. The last fee hike took place in 2009.

Sources said the KV Sangathan spends about Rs 12,000 per child in providing free textbooks, uniform and other facilities. During 2011-12, the sangathan spent about Rs 392 crore while for the next academic session an additional Rs 100 crore is likely to be required to provide students with medical services, faculty, security, sports equipment, construction work for additional facilities and setting up of e-classrooms.

While KVs charge fee under different heads, sources said the hike could be effected under the Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi and computer charges.

The assumption behind raising the fee is that the central government employees are entitled to reimbursement of tuition fee of their wards up to Rs 1,250 per month, sources said.

KVs were originally established to provide quality education for children of government employees. The uniform curriculum — they are all affiliated to CBSE — followed by these schools all over India ensures that the students do not face difficulties when their parents are transferred. Admission to KVs is now much sought after due to their improved standard of education.

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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Rotational Transfer of Section Officers of CSS


No.6/13/2012-CS-I(S)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
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2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi-11 0003
Dated the 21 st December, 2012

ORDER

Attention is drawn to OM No. dated 1 yth December, 2012 wherein all Ministries/Departments were informed about the proposed transfer of Section Officers covered under the Rotational Transfer Policy to be effected in two lots i.e. one by 31 st December, 2012 and the second by 31 st January, 2013. Accordingly
the rotational transfers/postings of 199 Section Officers of CSS as per the list annexed is ordered with immediate effect.

2. (i) The officers in the annexure should be relieved immediately by the Cadre Units concerned to enable them to join their new assignment. Attention is also drawn to Notification No.1 /8/2009-CS.I(P) dated 15th September, 2010 in this regard. It may also be ensured that the officers are relieved only if
they are clear from vigilance angle.
(ii) No request for retention of any of the aforesaid officers in the existing Ministry/Department shall be entertained, as all the officers have put in more than 7 years service in that Ministry/Department.
(iii) Implementation report of the aforesaid transfers/postings may be sent to this Department latest by 31 st January, 2013.
(iv) All the Ministries/Departments concerned are requested that a copy of this order may be served on the individual officer for their information and compliance.

3. This issue with the approval of Competent Authority.


(VIDYADHAR JHA)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Reservation for Muslims in Education


The Government has filed a SLP in the Supreme Court on behalf of the Union of India against the Judgment dated 28.5.2012 passed by the Andhra Pradesh High Court setting aside the Resolution & OM of the Ministry of Human Resource Development dated 22.12.2011 through which a sub-quota of 4.5% in favour of the OBC (Minorities) from out of the 27% quota for the OBCs was carved out.

On 13.6.2012, the Hon’ble Supreme Court had refused to grant a stay against the judgment dated 28.5.2012 of the Hon’ble Andhra Pradesh High Court.

Judgment of the Hon’ble Andhra Pradesh High Court continues to be in operation till further orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Shashi Tharoor in Lok Sabha today.
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Pre-Paid Taxi/Auto Facility at Railway Stations


The pre-paid taxi/auto booths are being run at the stations by the state traffic police on fixed rates prescribed by Municipal Corporation of the city.

The provision of pre-paid counters at the stations depends upon importance of the station, space availability etc. The responsibility for setting up of pre-paid taxi booths lies with the State Government. Instructions already exist with the Zonal Railways to co-ordinate with the local civil authorities for arrangement of pre-paid taxi and three wheeler services at all A-1 category stations and also to ensure that traffic police officials properly supervise and regulate its implementation.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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OBCs in Government Jobs

       As per information received from various Ministries/ Departments, the Group- wise representation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Central Government services as on 1.1.2011 is as under:-

Groups  Number of OBC's  Percentage of OBC's
 A  5357  6.9
 B  13,897  7.3
 C 3,46,433 15.3
( erstwhile)
D
81,468 17.0

 Reservation to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Central Government services is provided at the rate of 27% in case of direct recruitment on all India basis by open competition. In case of direct recruitment on all India basis, other than by open competition, reservation for OBCs is provided at the rate of 25.84%. Representation of OBCs is still low for the reason that reservation for them started only in September, 1993. Moreover, those OBCs recruited before 1993 have not shown themselves as OBCs since the reservation was not available to them before 1993, and they were recruited/ appointed as general candidates. There is no reservation for OBCs in promotion. Reservation to SCs in Direct Recruitment is available since 1947. Whereas, reservation for STs in direct recruitment was introduced from 1950. The provision of reservation in promotion for SCs/STs is available since 1955. As per information received from various Ministries/ Departments, the representation of SCs, STs and OBCs in posts and services of the Central Government as on 1.1.2011 is as under
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Friday, December 21, 2012

Grant of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme-Clarification reg.


GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS 
Railway Board
S.No.PC-VI/307
No.PC-V/2009/ACP/2
RBE No.142/2012 
New Delhi, dated 13/12/2012

The General Manager/OSDs/CAO(R)
All Indian Railways & PUs
(As per mailing list)

Sub:-Grant of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme-Clarification reg.

References have been received from Zonal  Railways seeking clarification as to what Grade Pay would be admissible under  MACP Scheme to an employee holding feeder post in a cadre where promotional post is in the same Grade Pay. The matter has been examined in consultation with Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T), the nodal department of the Government on MACP Scheme and it is clarified that ACP/MACP Schemes have been introduced by the Government in order to mitigate the problems of genuine stagnation faced by employees due to lack of promotional avenues.

Thus, financial upgradations under ACP/MACP Schemes CANNOT be to higher Grade Pay than what are be allowed to an employee on his normal promotion. In such cases financial upgradation under MACP Scheme would be granted to the same Grade Pay.

This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Hindi version is enclosed.

Sd-
(N.P. Singh) 
Dy. Director/Pay Commission-V 
Railway Board
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Re-opening of Kendriya Vidyalayas after Winter Break-reg


Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
18 Institutional Area,
Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi  - 110016

File No. 110334/1/2012-KV5 HQ(Acad.)/Part File/6099-6131 Dated19 /12/2012

To
The Deputy Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, All Regional Offices.
The Director, ZIETs

Subject: - Re-opening of Kendriya Vidyalayas after Winter Break-reg.

Madam/Sir,

This office has been approached by various Regional Offices of KVS and some VVIPs with regard to re-opening of KVs after Winter Break on 14th January, 2013. The Winter Break will be over on 13th January, 2013 (Sunday) and 14Th January, 2013 is being celebrated as Pongal/Makar Sankranti etc.

The re-opening of KVs after Winter Break has been reviewed at KV5(HQ) and it has been decided that :
"Wherever Central Govt. offices are closed on 14.01.2013, the KVs will re-open on 15th January, 2013, after the Winter Break."

All concerned may be informed accordingly.

This issues with approval of Commissioner, KVS.

Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
(Dr. Shachi Kant)
Joint Commissioner (Trg.)

Source: KVS

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Revision of PPO - Minutes of the 21st November meeting



No. 1/20/2011-P&PW(E)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated: 30th November, 2012
OFFICE MEMEORANDUM

The Minutes of the meeting held on 21st November, 2012 at Conference Hall, 5th Floor, Sardar Patel Bhawan, New Delhi with the officers of the Government Departments/Ministries regarding revision of PPOs in respect of Pre-2006 Pensioners/Family Pensioners under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Pension & A &PG) are circulated herewith.

(D.K.Solanki)
Under Secretary to the Government of India



MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 21st November, 2012 REGARDING REVISION OF PPOs FOR PRE·2006 PENSIONERS/FAMILY PENSIONERS INCLUDING PRE·1990 PENSIONERS / FAMILY PENSIONERS

A meeting was held on 21st November, 2012 at 09:45 AM in the Conference Room, 5th Floor, Sardar Patel Bhavan, New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Shri Sanjay Kothari, Secretary (Pension, AR&PG) with the officials of 15 Departments/Ministries having maximum number of unrevised Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) pertaining to pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners under the CPAO network and Ministry of Railway, D/o Ex-servicemen Welfare, D/o Posts and D/o Telecommunications. The objective of this meeting was to review the progress made by these Ministries/Departments in the revision of PPOs in respect of pre-2006 pensioners.

2. The list of participants is at Annexure.

3. In the Opening address, Secretary (Pension, AR & PG) shared the steps taken since the last meeting with these Ministries/Departments held on 28 August, 2012. It was informed that instructions regarding use of 7 documents indicated in respect of grant of enhanced pension/family pension on attaining the age of 80 years and above have been made applicable for determining the date of birth of spouse at the time of revision of PPO.

He added that the instructions regarding change of date of birth of spouse have also been issued and use of e-scroll given by banks has been allowed in addition to Annexure-III. Secretary expressed his concern that most of the pensioners are unaware of the fact that not only revision of amount of pension by banks is to be done, the PPOs have also to be simultaneously revised. The Chief Controller (Pension) informed that about 75% of the PPOs related to civil pensioners have been revised and it is apprehended that there may be many inoperative PPOs in the remaining lot. She also expressed her concern that in many cases pension might have been fixed on the higher side and there may be issue of recovery of excess pension involved in the revision of these PPOs.

4. Thereafter, Ministry-wise review was taken up starting with Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The representative of MHA informed that JS (Admin) has been taking regular meetings to review the progress. He informed that a large number of pre-1990 PPOs pertaining to Assam Rifles are in respect of Nepalese citizens and persons residing in the North-East. The system of de-centralized Record-keeping has made it more difficult to revise PPOs of these pensioners. The MHA informed that they have issued an advertisement for awareness of pensioners.

Secretary (Pension) suggested that MHA may consider issuing another advertisement, encourage the pensioners residing in North-East to form pensioners' group and organize intensive camps and workshop during the next four months. Department of Pension and PW may provide financial assistant to these group if
suitable proposals were received. In order to prevent such delays in future Pay Commissions, Secretary (Pension) also suggested that original records of the employee may be handed over to him in bound form at the time of his/her retirement as per instant rules.

5. D/o Urban Development reassured that they will meet the target set for December 2012. Central Board of Excise and Customs informed that a large number of PPOs are in the pipeline and as on date only 3000 pre-2006 and 7800 pre-1990 cases were pending. The D/o Atomic Energy informed that they are segregating pre-1990 cases from pre-2006 cases with the help of CPAO and will be able to adhere to the timelines fixed. M/o Water Resources informed that the Secretary (Pension)'s DO letter to Secretary (Water
Resources) has helped in putting in place a proper monitoring system for revision of PPOs.

It was further added that engagement of four consultants for this purpose has a positive impact on the work. Similarly, Ministry of Coal informed that they have a proper monitoring system in place and have engaged two consultants. They are hopeful that theyneed not be called in the next meeting as their pendency would go down substantially.

Ministry of Science & Technology informed that owing to shifting of some of their offices in the past, they were facing the problem of locating pensioners' records. They informed that they would sort out the problem soon. The figures of All India Radio did not reconcile with those ofCPAO. It was pointed out by CPAO's office that progress in Prasar Bharati is slow. Secretary (Pension) desired to write a d.o. letter to the Chairman, Prasar Bharati. Ministry of Mines was requested to reconcile the figures with the CPAO and meet the targets set for December, 2012 and March, 2013.

6. No one from the Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Health and Ministry of Civil Aviation were present. It was decided to write DO letters to the Secretary/Chairman concerned from Secretary (Pension).

7. Department of Telecommunications informed that out of 2.41 lakh pre-2006 cases, only 2600 are pending, most of which belong to the erstwhile Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited. Department of Posts informed that out of 1.8 lakh pre-2006 cases, about 52,000 are pending. They assured to complete the task by February, 2013. Department of Exservicemen Welfare informed that out of 15.5 lakh cases, they have revised 5.81 lakh PPOs. Every month, they had devised to 40,000 cases. They informed that owing to change in the amount of pension, most of the PPOs would have to be revised again.

Secretary (Pension) suggested that in the meantime basic information requiredfor revision of PPOs may be collected and kept ready for immediate use after the re-fixation of pension is over and PPOs are ready to be revised again. He expressed his concern that a number of representations about PCDA, Allahabad are being received. He desired to write a D.O. letter to Secretary, Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare in this regard.

8. As the Banks were at times sending Annexure III twice/thrice for the same individual, which counted towards the total numbers whereas in many cases Annexure-III are not received, it was felt that a meeting of the Banks may be called in second half of December, 2012. After looking into the availability and utility of e-scrolls of such pensioners for revision of their PPOs, CPAO and Ministries/Departments will provide inputs to the Department of Pension &PW for setting the agenda of the meeting.

9. Secretary (Pension, AR & PG) expressed his satisfaction about the progress made so far. He assured the participants that any assistance that is needed will be considered positively in the Department of Pension & PW.

10. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

Source: www.persmin.nic.in

Friday, December 14, 2012

CBSE Syllabus


Under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) affiliation Bye-Laws, the following norms are followed in respect of CBSE syllabi:

For classes I-VIII, schools follow the syllabus on the basis of the curriculum prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

For classes IX-X, schools follow the syllabus as per the scheme of studies prescribed by the Board for the Secondary School Examination;

For classes XI-XII, schools follow the syllabus as per the scheme of studies prescribed by the Board for the Senior School Certificate Examination.

The NCERT textbooks in all the subjects are developed under the National Curriculum Framework-2005 (NCF-2005) which has the approval of the Central Advisory Board on Education (CABE). The Textbook Development Committees comprise of experts from the relevant subject field. The Textbooks developed by the committees are approved by a National Monitoring Committee (NMC) appointed by the Government.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Shashi Tharoor in Rajya Sabha today.
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Modernisation and Diversification of Post Offices


The Department of Posts has decided to improve Look and Feel of its post offices through Project Arrow. The project has been launched by modernizing departmental post offices across the country in a phased manner with an aim to make visible, tangible and noteworthy differences in post office operations that matter to ‘Aam Aadmi’. It aims at comprehensive improvement of the core operations of the post office as well as the ambience in which postal transactions are undertaken.

The number of post offices covered for modernization under ‘Look & Feel’ component of ‘Project Arrow’ during the last three years is as follows:

2009-10  -  500 post offices covered

2010-11  -  530 post offices covered

2011-12          -  206 post offices covered

The Department is diversifying activities in post Office to earn additional revenue which is an on-going process. The IT Platform set up under the IT project will support new products and services. It had diversified its activities to utilize its vast network to sell products and services for other organizations like:

1.     Booking of Railway reserved tickets.

2.     UID enrolment/Delivery of AADHAAR cards.

3.     Selling of passport forms in identified post offices.

4.     Accepting of utility bills in identified post offices.

5.     Disbursement of wages to MGNREGA beneficiaries through Post Office Savings bank

6.     Collection of Rural Price Index Data – the data so collected are electronically transmitted to Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.

7.     Payment of old age pension paid by State Government through Post Office Savings Account and through Money Orders.

8.     Sale of gold Coins.

9.     Provision of New Pension Scheme through Post Officers, etc.

This information was given by Dr (Smt.) Killi Kruparani, Minister of State for C&IT in written reply to a question in Rajya   Sabha today.
Source:pib

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Representation of SC/ST in Group ‘C’ and ‘D’


The representation of SC/ST has not declined in the previous years. The representation of SC and ST in posts and services of the Central Government as on 1.1.2009 in Group C was 16.4% and 7.2%, respectively, whereas as on 1.1.2011, the representation of SC and ST in Group C is 16.4% and 7.7%, respectively. Similarly, in erstwhile Group D as on 1.1.2009, the representation of SC and ST was 21.6% and 6.7%, respectively, which as on 1.1.2011 has gone upto 23% and 6.8%, respectively. Instructions exist that reservation is applicable to all temporary appointments made for 45 days or more, having all the ingredients of direct recruitment even if the appointment is termed as on “Contract basis”.

This was stated by Shri V. Narayanasamy, Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office in written reply to a question by Shrimati Paramjit Kaur Gulshan in Lok Sabha today.
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Vacant Posts of Teachers in KVs


 Some posts of teaching & non-teaching staff/gazetted Officers in the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) reserved for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes are lying vacant. Details are as under:-

Sl NO.
Name of the Post
Number of Posts lying vacant
SC
ST
OBC
1.    
Assistant Commissioner
2
1
4
2.    
Section Officer
-
1
-
3.    
Finance Officer
-
1
2
4.    
Technical Officer
-
-
1
5.    
Principal
12
6
22
6.    
Vice-Principal
18
9
-
7.    
Teaching Staff
988
494
1778
8.    
Non-Teaching Staff
335
167
583
TOTAL
1335
679
2390
Some of these posts are filled up on deputation/promotion and there is no direct recruitment.  In the case of Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) and Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs), 50% of the posts are filled up by direct recruitment and 50% by Limited Departmental Examination. Filling up the vacancies is a continuous process.
 The Offers of Appointment for the posts of PGT & Miscellaneous Category of teachers (eg. Music Teacher, Physical Education Teacher etc.) for the year 2011-12 have already been issued.  The recruitment process for the post of TGT & Primary Teacher (PRT) for the year 2011-12 has been completed; however, the operation of the panel of selected candidates is sub-judice.

 The KVS has informed that it follows the reservation rules issued by the Government of India.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Human Resource Development,  Dr. Shashi Tharoor in Lok  Sabha today.

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Promotion of Research


The National Curriculum Framework – 2005 brought out by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) focuses on inquiry based constructivist pedagogy. This document empowers teachers to create situations, where children may enquire, discover, investigate, research and construct their knowledge.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) advocates pedagogical practices which allow children to respond to a situation in a non-traditional way encouraging their spirit of experimentation. The Schools are also expected to assign multidisciplinary projects to groups of students to be done during school hours to promote the spirit of enquiry and investigation.

The University Grant Commission (UGC) is implementing the following schemes to promote research in the higher educational institutions: - (i) Universities with Potential for Excellence (UPE) (ii) Centre with Potential for Excellence in Particular Area (CPEPA) (iii) College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) (iv) Major Research Projects/Minor Research Project (MRP) (v) Special Assistance Programme (SAP) (vi) Basic Scientific Research (BSR) and (vii) Research Fellowships.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Shashi Tharoor in Lok Sabha today.

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One-Rank-One-Pension


Government constituted a Committee in July, 2012, headed by Cabinet Secretary for looking into the pay and pension related issues of relevance to Defence service personnel and Ex-servicemen. The Committee submitted its report on issues namely OROP-Bridging the gap in pension, Enhancement of family pension, Dual Family Pension and Family pension to mentally / physically challenged son/ daughter of armed forces personnel on marriage. The recommendations have been accepted by the Government and are in the process of implementation.

In view of the existing mechanism available for redressal of grievances of ex- servicemen, there is no proposal to constitute an Ex-servicemen Commission. Directorate General Re-settlement (DGR), KendriyaSainik Board (KSB), and Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) at the Central level and Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs) and ZilaSainik Welfare offices at the State and District level are already in place to look after the re-settlement and welfare of Ex-servicemen.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri Jitendra Singh in a written reply to Shri Mahendra Singh Mahrain Rajya Sabha today.
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Check-list of points for consideration of cases of resignation


Check-list of points for consideration of cases of resignation
 
Part – I  General Information 

1. Name and present designation    ……………………

2.  Post held including name of establishment:
(i)    Substantive ………..…                                
(ii)   Officiating         ……………


3.   Any post, other than the present appointment, held during 6 months prior to the month in which
resignation is tendered   ……………  

4. Permanent residential address   …………

Part-II  Points to be checked up before accepting resignation 

5. The date on which the Government servant wants to be relieved from service  …………
6.       (i)  Whether any inquiry or investigation or disciplinary case is  pending or  contemplated  ………….
(ii)  Whether under suspension ……..…….

7.                Whether the Government servant concerned has executed any Bond for serving the Government for a specified number of years on account of his being given specialized training, fellowship/scholarship
for studies or deputed for training whether in India or abroad, and if so, the Bond period is over  …  
       
8.        Time required for filling up the post and/or making alternative arrangements

9. Authority competent to accept resignation, i.e., Appointing Authority     ……

Part-III  If the resignation is accepted, points  to be checked up before relieving the Government servant

10. Whether alternative arrangements have been made for discharge of  the duties of the post including arrangements for taking over charge of cash/stores in the custody of Government  servant (wherever applicable)  ……
Controlling Officer: 

11.            Whether the Government servant has surrendered and obtained ‘No Demand Certificates’ in respect of    
(i) MHA/Departmental Identity Card ……                
(ii)       Library cards/Tokens of the Central Sectt. Library and/or Departmental Library, etc. ……
(iii)  CGHS Identity card ……
(iv)    Typewriters, brief-cases, cycles, Liveries, etc. (wherever applicable)  ……
(v) Headgear set and locker in case of To and other tools in case of other cadres  …...

12. Arrangement made for recovery of outstanding advances/loans, if any taken or any other category of
dues, viz., -
(i) Training allowance paid to the official                             ………

(ii) House Building Advance              ……          ……                 .…….

(iii)   Advance for purchase of Motor Car/Motor Cycle/Scooter/Cycle       …….

(iv)   Festival Advance/Flood Advance                    ……                          …….

(v)       Any other dues such as –
(a)       Amounts due to be recovered from or settled by the employee in respect of money
/material entrusted to him in the course of his official duties in this or earlier post    ……
(b)   Recoveries ordered to be made as a result of disciplinary proceedings  ……

13. whether the Government servant is in occupation of Government accommodation.  If so, whether the
dues in respect of such accommodation (including electrical appliances, etc.) have been settled and a

No Demand Certificate obtained. ……

14. Whether accounts in respect of water and  electricity charges in respect of Government accommodation held by the Government servant have been settled with the concerned Municipality/Corporation  ……

15. In case where the Government servant has not been in occupation of any Government residential
accommodation during the service, whether ‘No Demand Certificate’ has been issued by the Ministry/ Department  as required in Ministry of W.H. & R. Memo. No. 15-362-ACC. I, dated the 19th October, 1963         ……                        

16. Whether any cash deposit/security of sufficient value has been taken where it is not found possible to make a correct assessment of the dues immediately     ……

17. Leave sanctioned to the official from previous half-year and any leave sanctioned extra, if so leave
salary paid.  The Personal File and Service Book may also be forwarded                                        

18. Any other section concerned  ……

[Reference O.M. No.  24011/11/1/76-Estt. (B), dated the 17th  May, 1976 G.I., M.H.A. (D.P. & A.R.)]

Source: www.pensionersportal.gov.in
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Early Closure of Offices in connection with Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony during 2013.


No.16/13/2012-JCA 2 
Government of India 
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions 
(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi 
Dated the 11 th  December, 2012

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Early Closure of Offices in connection with Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony during 2013.

   In connection with arrangements for the Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony, 2013, it has been decided that the Government offices located in the buildings indicated in  Annexure-I would be closed early at  13:00 hrs. on 25th January, 2013 (Friday)  and buildings indicated in Annexure-II  would be closed early at  12:00 Noon on 29th January, 2013 (Tuesday).

   2.  Hindi version will follow.

sd/- 
(Ashok Kumar) 
Deputy Secretary (JCA)

Source:www.persmin.nic.in

Clarification by CGDA on MACP regarding grant of financial benefit to Hindi Officers


CIRCULAR
OFFICE OF THE CONTROLLER GENERAL OF ACCOUNTS
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt—10
No. AN/Xl/11051/MACP/HO/2009
DATED: 10.12.2012
To
All the PCsDA/PCA (Fys) Kolkata/CsDA

Subject: Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS): Clarification regarding grant of financial benefit to Hindi Officers.

The matter regarding grant of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme to those Hindi Officers, who have been initially appointed as Hindi Translators -grade II, after qualifying the Departmental examination, was referred to the Ministry for clarification as to whether, the appointment of such Hindi Translators is to be treated as fresh appointment or promotion, for grant of benefit under MACP Scheme.

DOP&T vide ID No. 61550/12/CR dated 14.11.2012 has now clarified that such appointment shall be treated as direct recruitment and past service/promotion will not be counted for the benefits under ACP/MACP Schemes, in terms of clarification point of doubt No.6 issued vide DOP&T F.No.35034/1/97-Estt (D) (Vol. IV) dated 10.2.2000 circulated under AN/XI/11051/ACP dated 17.2.2012.

All such cases may be dealt with accordingly.
sd/-
(P.K.Rai)
Sr. ACGDA (AN)

Source: www.cgda.nic.in

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Maximum Waiting List limit before "No-Room" Train Tickets

There is no category of tickets called “No-Room” tickets.  However, the system shows “No-Room” after the waiting list of a particular class in a particular train reaches the prescribed maximum limit.  The prescribed maximum class-wise limits for current waiting lists are given below:

Class
Maximum waiting list limit
First Class AirConditioned (1A) /
 Executive Class (EC)
30
Air-conditioned Two tier (2A)
100
First Class (FC)
30
Air-conditioned Three tier (3A) / 
Air-conditioned Chair Car (CC)
300
Sleeper Class (SL)
400


In case of urgent demand for travel on account of unavoidable circumstances, the prescribed waiting list limits are extended by nominated supervisory officials and waitlisted tickets are issued.  There is no loss of revenue on account of not issuing waiting list tickets beyond the prescribed limits as the capacity utilisation of the reserved accommodation is ensured by the existing prescribed waiting list limits.

******
The above statement was submitted by MoR in reply of undermentioned Rajya Sabha Question:-

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF  RAILWAYS
RAJYA SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO-202
ANSWERED ON-07.12.2012
No room tickets
202 . SHRI PANKAJ BORA

(a) whether there is a great demand for issuing no-room tickets in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the steps Government has taken/proposes to take for the passengers to get no-room tickets easily; and
(d) whether there is any loss to Government by not issuing no-room tickets?

ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (d) OF STARRED QUESTION NO.202 BY SHRI PANKAJ BORA TO BE ANSWERED IN RAJYA SABHA ON 07.12.2012 REGARDING NO-ROOM TICKETS.  ***see above***

Source: Rajya Sabha Q&A
Link of Statement: http://164.100.24.219/annex/227/As202.doc
Courtesy:karmk.blog

National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2012– Declaration of Final Results Thereof


The following is list, in order of merit of 506 candidates, who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Written Examination held by the Union Public Service Commission in April, 2012 and the subsequent Interviews held by the Services Selection Board, of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy for the 129th Course and Naval Academy for the 91st Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing in December 2012. For detailed information regarding the date of commencement of the above courses, please visit the websites of Ministry of Defence i.e., www.joinindianarmy.nic.in or indianarmy.gov.in.

2.         The results of Medical Examination have not been taken into account in preparing these lists.

3          The candidature of all the candidates is provisional, subject to their submitting the requisite certificates in support of date of birth and educational qualifications etc. claimed by them directly to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army), West Block No.III, Wing–I, R.K Puram, NEW Delhi -110066 wherever this has not already been done and NOT to UPSC.

4.         In case, there is any change of address, the candidates are advised to promptly intimate directly to the Army Headquarter at the address given above.

5.         The result is also available on the UPSC website at http://www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available on the website after 15 days from the date of declaration of final results.

6.         For any further information, the candidates may contact Facilitation Counter near Gate ‘C’ of the Commission, either in person or on telephone Nos. 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 between 10:00 hours to 17:00 hours on any working day.

Mobile Phones and such INFORMATION DEVICES are not allowed IN THE
PREMISE WHERE UPSC Examinations are held

Click here to see results
Source:pib
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Monday, December 10, 2012

Defence University


The Union Cabinet, in its meeting held on 13th May, 2010, has accorded "in principle" approval to setting up of Indian National Defence University (INDU) at Binola in District Gurgaon, Haryana. Government of Haryana has acquired the land for INDU. Educational Consultant of India Limited (EdCIL) has been appointed as consultant for preparation of Detailed Project Report, Layout Plan andAct & Statutes for setting up of the university.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to ShriPonnamPrabhakarin Lok Sabha today.
Source:pib


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Disability Benefit to Defence Personnel


Armed Forces personnel who are retained in service despite the disability held attributable to or aggravated by military service are entitled tolumpsum compensation of disability / war injury element at the time of disability. Those who do not opt for the retention are entitled to disability pension / war injury pension on retirement / discharge. No disability pension / war injury pension is admissible on retirement / discharge once the lumpsum compensation has been obtained by the personnel. The primary factor for awarding disability benefit to disabled personnel is the establishment of a causal connection between disablement and military service by the Competent Authority. Accidents during the journey from duty station to leave station and vice-versa are also generally considered attributable to military service.

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri PC Gaddigoudarin Lok Sabha today.
Source:pib
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Compulsory Quota System


The Government is very sensitive to the issue of affirmative action, including reservation in the private sector. A high level Coordination Committee has been constituted in October 2006, to carry forward the dialogue with Industry on Affirmative Action in the Private Sector. The Coordination Committee has been holding meetings with apex Chambers from time to time. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), have developed their respective Codes of Conduct on Affirmative Action for adoption by their members. These Codes of Conduct provide, inter alia, for inclusive policies and non-discrimination. Dialogue with Industry is continuing.

The Minister of State for Labour & Employment Shri K. Suresh gave this information in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha today .
Source:pib

Friday, December 7, 2012

Advance Increments granted to Stenographers of Subordinate Offices on qualifying speed test in shorthand at 100/120 w.p.m. regarding.


No.1/1/2010-Estt.(Pay-l)
Department of Personnel & Training
Estt (Pay I ) Section
*****
New Delhi, the 6th December, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM 

Subject: Advance Increments granted to Stenographers of Subordinate Offices on qualifying speed test in shorthand at 100/120 w.p.m. regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department's OM No.18/44/88-Pay-I dated 07.12.2009 on the above subject which provides that the Advance Increments granted to Stenographers of Subordinate Offices on qualifying speed test in shorthand at 100/120 w.p.m. are treated as pay for all purposes.

2. Consequent upon implementation of CCS (RP) Rules 2008, the concept of Pay Banc & Grade Pay has been introduced. Since there are no fixed rates of increments now, the manner in which advance increment(s) are to be computed has been considered in consultation with the Department of Expenditure. The grant of advance increments to Stenographers of Subordinate Offices on qualifying the speed test in shorthand at 100/120 w.p.m. after 1.1.2006 may be regulated as under:-
a) In terms of the instructions contained in this Department's OM No.18/44/89-Estt (Pay I) dated 07.12.2009, the advance increments granted to Stenographers of Subordinate Offices on qualifying Speed Test in Shorthand at 100/120 w.p.m. in terms of Department of Expenditure OM dated 04.10.1975 are to be treated as pay for all purposes and the 'past cases are also to be regulated accordingly. These advance increments were therefore to be taken into account for fixation in the Revised Pay for those officials who were in receipt of such increments in the pre- revised pay. In such cases, the advance increments will no longer continue as a separate element.

b) In respect of persons who become. eligible for grant, of advance increments consequent upon implementation of .CCS (RP) Rules, 2008, the advance increment may be calculated by granting increment @ 3% of the Basic Pay on the date of passing of the test. Two advance increments may be calculated by granting two increments @ 3 % of the Basic Pay on the date of passing the test. The amount of this increment may be treated as a separate element in addition to the Basic Pay (Pay in the Pay Band + Grade Pay), till such advance increments are taken into account as per (c).

c) Once the advance increments are taken into account for the purpose of pay fixation on promotion or being placed in a higher scale on grant of ACP/MACP or fixation of pay due to revision of pay scale etc., the advance increments will no longer be continued as a separate element as it will be Merged with the basic pay.

3. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders will be issued after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

4. Hindi Version will follow.

Sd/- 
(Mukesh Chaturvedi) 
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India.


Source: www.persmin.nic.in

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Ordnance Factory at Nalanda


Action for setting up of ordnance factory at Nalanda in Bihar is underway.Commissioning of Nitro Cellulose Plant (NC) and erection of Sulphuric Acid Concentration / Nitric Acid Concentration Plant (SAC/NAC) are under progress. Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) is also planning for procurement of sub-plants for main Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS) plant on its own.

As per signed contract with M/s IMI, Israel, the target date for commissioning of the main Bi-Modular Charge System (BMCS) plant was September 2011. However, CBI investigations had started in May 2009 against M/s Israeli Military Industries (IMI) and others due to vendors` misconduct relating to illegal gratification.

M/s IMI has been debarred from doing any further business dealings with Ministry of Defence for a period of ten years. Certain advances paid to the firm have been recovered and some Bank Guarantees submitted by the * vendor have been forfeited as per contract & rules in force.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri Jitendra Singh in a written reply to Shri Hukumdev Narayan Yadav in Lok Sabha today.
Source:pib

Ordnance Factory


Modernisation of OFB is a continuous process based on User`s requirement, technological upgradation and available resources. In the 11th plan an investment of Rs.2953/- crores has been made on modernisation and capacity augmentation of different Ordnance Factories.

Modernisation has been carried out in Ordnance Factory Khamaria at Jabalpur involving an investment of Rs.33.18 crores in the11th Plan.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri Jitendra Singh in a written reply to Shri Rakesh Singh in Lok Sabha today.
Source;pib