Saturday, May 31, 2014

Dopt Orders on revision of format for OBC Caste Certificate

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Revision of format for OBC Caste Certificate
No.36036/2/2013- Estt.(Res.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 30th May. 2014
To,
The Chief Secretaries of all the State Governments/Union Territories

Subject: Revision of format for OBC Caste Certificate

Madam/Sir,

The Government of India had issued instructions on 8th September, 1993 vide DoPT OM. No. 36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) providing for reservation to Other Backward Classes in the services and posts under the Government of India. The format of the Caste Certificate was prescribed vide Annexure A of the O.M. No. 36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated 15th November 1993. In the said format, the then Ministry of Welfare’s Resolution No. 12011/68/93-BCC(C) dated 10th September 1993 was mentioned, which contained the list of castes and communities treated as OBC’s till that time. Since then, a large number of castes and communities have been added to the Central List of OBCs through various resolutions of the Ministry of Social Jusiice and Empowerment. The details of the resolutions subsequent to the Resolution dated 10th September 1993 do not find mention in the existing format. The said format also prescribes that the certificate issuing authority should certify that the candidate does not belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the aforesaid OM. dated 8.9.1993.

2. Representations have been received in this Department wherein candidates belonging to OBC Communities have reportedly faced difficulty in getting the benefits of reservation. This is because of the fact that in the caste certificate issued by the concerned district authorities, although the name of the caste/community is mentioned in the certificate, the specific resolution by which the said caste/community has been included in the Central List of  OBCs is not indicated.

3. Keeping in view such problems faced by the candidates, this issue was examined in consultation with the National Commission for Backward Classes and it has been decided to revise the existing format of OBC Caste Certificate. A copy of the revised format is enclosed(Anuexure). All the certificate issuing authorities are requested to invariably mention the details of the Resolution (Number and Date) by which the castec/community of the candidate has been included in the Central List of OBCs and also to ensure that he/she does not belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the aforesaid O.M. dated 8.9.1993 as amended from time to time.

4. I am to request that the revised format of the Certificate may please be brought to the notice of authorities under the State Governments/Union Territories who are empowered to issue the Caste Certificate.

Yours faithfully,
sd/-
(Sandeep Mukherjee)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Annexure

FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES
APPLYING FOR APPOINTMENT TO POSTS UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kurnari_______________son/daughter of _______________________of village/town in District/Division __________________________in the State/Union Territory____________________belongs to the __________________community which is recognised as a backward class under the Government of India, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment’s Resolution No. _________________dated____________________*. Shri/Smt./Kumari ____ ______________ and/or his/her family ordinarily reside(s) in the ____________________________ District/Division of the__________________________ State/Union Territory. This is also to certify that he/she does not belong to the persons/sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule to the Government of India, Department of Personnel & Training O.M. No. 36012/22/93 – Estt.(SCT)dated 8.9.1993.**
District Magistrate

Deputy Commissioner etc.

Dated:

Seal

* – The authority issuing the certificate may have to mention the details of Resolution of
 Government of India, in which the caste of the candidate is mentioned as OBC.

** – As amended from time to time.
Note:- The term “Ordinarily” used here will have the same meaning as in Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.

Source: www.persmin.gov.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02adm/36036_2_2013-Estt-Res_30052014.pdf]


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Friday, May 30, 2014

Feedback of AIRF’s Preliminary Meeting held with the 7th CPC - AIRF

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ALL INDIA RAILWAYMEN’S FEDERATION
(Estd, 1924)
4,State Entry Road,
New Delhi – 110055
INDIA
No.AIRF/405(VII CPC)
Dated: May 28, 2014
The Secretaries,
All Affiliated Unions,

Dear Coms.,

Sub: Feedback of AIRF’s Preliminary Meeting held with the VII CPC

On the invitation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission for having Preliminary Interaction with All India Railwaymen’s Federation(AIRF), a delegation of the AIRF, comprising of Com. Shiva Gopal Mishra, General Secretary AIRF, Com. Rakhal Das Gupta, Working President AIRF, Com. Ch. Sankara Rao, Asstt. General Secretary AIRF and Com. J.R. Bhosale, Treasurer AIRF, met today, i.e. 28th May, 2014, the Seventh Central Pay Commission(Hon’ble Justice Shri Ashok Kumar Mathur, Chairman, Shri Vivek Rae, Member, Dr. Rathin Roy, Member and Ms Meena Agarwal, Secretary, Seventh Central Pay Commission) in Hotel Janpath(Camp Office of the VII CPC), New Delhi.
The following points were raised by the AIRF before the VII CPC:-

(i) Extension and improvement in Railway Services
(ii) Safety & Training
(iii) Wages, Dearness Allowance and Other Allowances
(iv) Living Wage
(v) Interim Relief
(vi) Merger of Dearness Allowance

It was asserted by the AIRF that the Railwaymen are Industrial Workers and are governed by the Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act and Hours of Employment Regulations etc.
It was stressed by the AIRF that, out of 7,000 railway stations, over 6,000 are road side stations where staff are bereft of all civic facilities like housing, electricity, drinking water, sanitation, medical facilities etc., and the education of their children suffers.

Indian Railways run 19,000 trains daily and additional train services are being introduced without developing
infrastructure and adding manpower, rather manpower is being reduced day-by-day. In spite of all impediments, there has been tremendous improvement in carrying goods traffic and passenger services.
AIRF further stressed that, the Railwaymen are working round-the-clock in all weathers and arduous conditions, even sacrificing their lives to keep the lifeline of the nation(Indian Railways) in operation. On the one hand it used to be said that we(the Railwaymen), are the second line of defence, on the other, when the issue of Wage Structure and Allowances comes, the Railwaymen always get raw-deal, saying, they are “Common Categories”. Quoting examples of the Running Staff, Technician, Technical Supervisor, Operating & Commercial Staff, AIRF asked, where we are common? The VII CPC agreed that they would definitely look into these aspects while deciding wages and allowances of the Railwaymen.

It was impressed upon to the Seventh Central Pay Commission that AIRF would lead broad categories/ departments’ representation to VII CPC during oral evidence.

It was also stressed that the Seventh Central Pay Commission should consider the matter of granting Interim Relief as well as merger of Dearness Allowance with the Pay.

The Members of the Pay Commission, mainly the Chairman himself, interacted with AIRF’s representatives. The Pay Commission gave patient hearing and assured that they could understand the complexity and gravity of the Railway Industry, devotion and dutifulness of the Railwaymen and would try to administer justice to the Railwaymen by way of their recommendations.

Thereafter, representatives of the Staff Side, National Council (JCM), lead by Com. Shiva Gopal Mishra, Secretary, Staff Side, National Council(JCM), along with Com. Rakhal Das Gupta, Com. Ch. Sankara Rao and Com. J.R. Bhosale, Members, Standing Committee, NC/JCM/AIRF, held discussions with the VII CPC.

The issues of Fixation of Wages, allowances and the matters of Anomalies of VI CPC, Scrapping of New Pension Scheme, Promotional Policy, General Grade Structure along with the demands of Interim Relief and Merger of Dearness Allowance with the Pay were raised by the Staff Side, NC/JCM. Apart from AIRF representatives, in the delegation, Coms. M. Raghavaiah, Guman Singh, S.N. Pathak, S.K. Vyas, Sri Kumar, K.K.N. Kutty and B.C. Sharma were also present on the occasion.

The Chairman, VII CPC, on persistent demand of the Staff Side, NC/JCM, suggested that the Staff Side can submit separate Memorandum on Interim Relief and Merger of Dearness Allowance, so that VII CPC can seek necessary advice from the Government, as to how to deal with these issues since there has been no specific reference in the matter from the Government to VII CPC on these subjects.
It was decided that detailed memorandum on behalf of Staff Side, National Council(JCM) should be submitted by 30th June 2014, and all the departments, like Railways and others should submit their memorandum by 15th July, 2014.

This is for your information and giving wide circulation amongst all sections of the Railwaymen.
Comradely yours,

sd/-
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Source: AIRF

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Recommendation of Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Compassionate Appointment-Regarding.

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Parliament Committee Matter
IMMEDIATE
No.41013/1/2013-Estt(D)
Government of India 
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions 
(Department of Personnel and Training) 

OFFICE MEMORANDUM 
Subject:- Recommendation of Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Compassionate Appointment – Regarding. 

The undersigned is directed to invite reference to the Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum of even number dated 25.03.2013 (copy enclosed) on the above mentioned subject wherein all the Ministries/Departments were requested to furnish an annual report in the enclosed proforma latest by 30th April of every year, indicating the status of implementation of Government instructions on compassionate appointment as on 31st March of that year. Initially separate reports for three years covering the period from 01.04.2010 to 31.03.2011, 01.04.2011 to 31.03.2012 and 01.04.2012 to 31.03.2013 should be sent. Thereafter, an annual report covering the period from 15th April of the preceding year to 31st March of the current years be sent.

2. The requisite information from the Ministries/Departments is still awaited. The Ministries/Departments are once again requested to furnish information urgently.

sd/-
(Mukta Goel)
Director(E-I)
Source: www.persmin.gov.in
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D2/D02est/41013_1_2013-Estt-D-.pdf]
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Thursday, May 29, 2014

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDUM TO 7TH CPC EXTENDED

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URGENT/IMPORTANT

LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF MEMORANDUM TO 7TH CPC EXTENDED

As per the request of the JCM National Council Staff side, 7th Central Pay Commission has granted extension of time upto 15.07.2014 (15th July 2014) for submission of memorandum by individual organizations other than JCM staff side. The following is the revised time schedule (Last date).

1.  JCM National Council Staff side                :  30.06.2014

2.  All other Federations/Unions/Associations  :  15.07.2014

JCM National Council Staff side will be submitting a common memorandum before 30.06.2014 on the common demands of the Central Government Employees. The Copy of the JCM Staff side memorandum will be placed in the website.

All affiliated organizations of the Confederation are requested to prepare their sectional memorandum well in advance and be ready to submit it before 15.07.2014 to the 7th CPC. New Pay scales demanded by the JCM Staff side will be available in the common memorandum of the JCM Staff side.

Confederation National Secretariat meeting will be held on 31.05.2014 at ITEF Head Quarters (Rajouri Garden) at 2 PM as already notified to finalise the common memorandum. (Please note the time change from 11 AM to 2 PM). All National Secretariat members are requested to attend the meeting.

(M. Krishnan)
Secretary General
Confederation

Source:http://confederationhq.blogspot.in/
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Enhancement of monetary ceiling for issue of sanction of medical claims.

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CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS 

1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi -110001 
Website: www.confederationhq.blogspot.com 
Email: confederationhq@gmaiI.com

Ref: CONFD/GENL/2014
Dated : 28-05-2014
To
The Secretary
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi

Sir,
Sub: Enhancement of monetary ceiling for issue of sanction of medical claims.

At present the monetary ceiling for sanctioning medical claims is restricted to Rs.2 lakhs for Head of the Department. The Internal finance division is delegated for the sanction of medical claims above two lakhs to five lakhs. Now a days the medical  treatment has become too costly. The claims above two lakhs are increasing and accumulating at Internal finance division of the various Departments/Ministries.

Hence, it is requested to enhance the monetary limit for sanction of medical claims as per the prescribed list to five lakhs from the present two lakhs to the Head of the Department.

A line in reply is highly appreciated.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-
(M.Krishnan)
Secretary General

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

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

DRAFT COMMON MEMORANDUM ON PENSIONERS ISSUES

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DRAFT COMMON MEMORANDUM ON PENSIONERS ISSUES AS PART - I
DRAFT SECTIONAL MEMORANDUM ON POSTAL PENSIONERS AS PART - II

Dear Comrades / Colleagues,

The Draft Common Memorandum on Central Government Pensioners  and the Draft Sectional Memorandum on Postal Pensioners are placed hereunder for the purpose of study by all our leaders and membership.

All are welcome to send your suggestions, improvements, modifications needed, additions if any to the CHQ in our email ID aiprpachq@gmail.com within ten days. A meeting of all Pensioners Federations and Organisations to be called  by the BCPC (Bharat Central Pensioners Confederation) at Chennai will be hosted by our AIPRPA soon will discuss all suggestions and modifications etc and finalize the memorandum to be submitted to the 7th CPC well before 30th June, 2014.

K.Ragavendran
General Convenor
Source:http://www.scribd.com/doc/226448824/Pensioners-Memorandum
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Saturday, May 24, 2014

Regarding empanelment of ‘Delhi Heart and Lung Institute, New Delhi’ under CGHS, Delhi.

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No:S.11011/07/2014-CGHS (HEC)
Government of India
Directorate General of Central Govt. Health Scheme
Shahjahan Road, Bikaner House

New Delhi 110 108, dated the 16th May, 2014
Subject: Regarding empanelment of ‘Delhi Heart and Lung Institute, New Delhi’ under CGHS, Delhi.

With reference to the above mentioned matter, attention is drawn to the Office Order of even number dated 14.03.2014 vide which empanelment of Delhi Heart & Lung Institute, New Delhi was suspended from the list of empanelled hospitals under CGHS for a period of six months or till further orders which ever was earlier, as it had withdrawn cashless facilities for CGHS beneficiaries.

Now the hospital has agreed to provide cashless facilities to CGHS beneficiaries in terms of MoA signed between CGHS and Delhi Heart & Lung Institute and has assured its compliance thereof, it has been decided to revoke the suspension of CGHS empanelment of Delhi Heart & Lung Institute CGHS with immediate effect till next empanelment in the best of public interest.
sd/-
[Dr.D.C.Joshi]
Additional Director CGHS (HQ)
Source: http://msotransparent.nic.in/writereaddata/cghsdata/mainlinkfile/File687.pdf
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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Dopt Orders - Stepping up of pay of Senior Assistants of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) drawing less pay on promotion in the Section Officers Grade than their juniors.

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IMMEDIATE

No.18/2/2007-CS.I
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

Lok Nayak Bhavan, 2nd Floor, Khan Market,
New Delhi-100 003, the 20th May 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Stepping up of pay of Senior Assistants of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) drawing less pay on promotion in the Section Officers Grade than their juniors.

The undersigned is directed to say that instructions were issued by this Department for stepping up of pay of senior Assistants of CSS drawing less pay on promotion to the Section Officers’ Grade than their juniors vide OM No. 5/16/80-CS.I dated 13.4.1988, OM No. 5/21/92-CS.I dated 23.2.1994 and OM No.5/1/96-CS.l dated 8.10.1996. Subsequently, on references from certain Ministries/Departments clarifications in this regard had been issued during 2007-08. These clarifications were withdrawn vide OM No. 18/212007-CS.I(S) dated 29.5.2009 and the Ministries/Departments were asked vide OM No.18/2/2007-CS.I(S) dated 21st May, 2010 to maintain status-quo in the matter till the same is finally settled.

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Grant of TA to Non-official members attending the SCOVA meetings Permission to perform AIR Journey for journey above 1000 kms.

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 F. No. 42/11/2014-P&PW(G)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi - 110003
Date:- 19th May, 2014

To
All the Pensioners Associations
under present SCOVA

Sub:- Grant of TA to Non-official members attending the SCOVA meetings Permission to perform AIR Journey for journey above 1000 kms.

I am directed to refer to the subject noted above which was one of the Agenda items for the 24th Meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies and was referred to the Department of Expenditure for the further consideration.

2. The Department of Expenditure has given its approval in the matter and has stated that the DoPPW may regulate the entitlement of TA in respect of Non-official Members as per the entitlement of officials presently holding the posts from which these Non-officials (who are retired Government employees) had retired as per provisions of Revised Travelling Allowance Rules vide Department of Expenditure's OM no 19030/3/2008-EIV dtd 23.09.2008 subject to the conditions that where the distance to be travelled is more than 1000 kms, the Non-officials, if they are otherwise not entitled to air travel in terms of the OM dtd 23.09.2008, may travel by Air by Air India only and that the cheapest economy class airfare of Air India would be reimbursed. Whereas, if the distance to be travelled is more than 1000 kms, but the locations are not connected by Air India, the Non-official Members would have to travel by other authorised mode of transport (e.g rail).

4. This issues with the approval of Department of Expenditure vide M/o Finance ID Note no.23389/2014 dt 07.02.2014 (F.No 19020/1/2014-E-IV).

sd/-
(Sujasha Choudhury)
Dy. Secretary (P)

Source: http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/PPWG_190514.pdf
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Letter from 7th Central Pay Commission to GOI Secretaries for data contribution on OGD Platform

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
SEVENTH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION
NEW DELHI – 110001
MEENA AGARWAL
SECRETARY
No. 7CPC/21/Secy.’s
Dated: May 2, 2014
Dear
This is further to my DO letter No. 7CPC/15/Questionnaire dated 9th April 2014, enclosing a Questionnaire through which the views of your Ministry were sought on the various aspects of the broad issues that the Seventh Pay Commission is mandated to address.

2. While examining the various issues that it is required to look at, apart from the views already sought, the Commission would also need specific data / information on some of the focus areas viz., personnel position, expenditure on salaries and allowances, deployment of contractual staff, training and skill development of personnel, etc. Accordingly, templates for seeking the necessary data have been prepared and are enclosed herewith. Each of the focus areas is covered in a separate Annexure. Data provided by the Ministries / Departments will be crucial in analyzing the key parameters to be studied by the Commission.

3. This composite data template is being shared through the Open Government Data(OGD) platform (data.gov.in). The nodal officers of your Ministries / Department for data collation activity the pre-designed spreadsheets in XLS format and fill them in offline. Once this data collation activity is completed those sheets can be uploaded through the data.gov.in. The Data Controllers of data.gov.in are already familiar with process and methodology of uploading data on to this site. In case your Ministry has not yet nominated the Data Controller, this may kindly be done in accordance with the instructions as contained in the letter of the Cabinet Secretary dated July 18, 2012 in this regard. The weblink of the letter is http://data.gov.in/sites/default/files/CabSect_Letter.pdf.

4. Instructions may please be issued to the concerned Nodal Officer designated to deal with Pay Commission to furnish replies to the template, complete in all respects. All expenditure related data may kindly be got vetted/ obtained from the Principal CCA/CA of the Ministry / Department in ease of Civil Ministries and by the counterpart officers in the case of Defence, Railways and Posts.

5. I shall be grateful if the data as sought for is furnished to the Commission by 10 June 2014.
With regards,

Yours Sincerely,
Sd/-
(Meena Agarwal)

To
All Secretaries in Government of India
Copy to :
DG, National Information Centre, New Delhi

Source: www.data.gov.in
http://data.gov.in/sites/default/files/Seventh_CPC.pdf
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Monday, May 19, 2014

Finance Minister clears CBEC Cadre restructuring

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Chairperson's note regarding implementation of the Cadre restructuring

Implementation of the Cadre Restructuring of the department has been approved by Hon’ble FM on 10.05.2014- Chairperson’s note regarding implementation of the Cadre restructuring

Greetings to the IC&CE family. It is my pleasure to inform you that implementation of the cadre restructuring of the department has been approved by the Hon’ble FM on 10.5.2014. Months of hard work and waiting have finally paid off. The cadre restructuring is late by 7 years, even so there is a cause for happiness as a large number of promotions in different grades can now take place.

However, we have no time to rest as the implementation of the CR requires focus and a lot of hard work.

It is in the interest of the department to have a committed and largely satisfied work force. Stagnation is one of the de-motivating factors in this regard. While CR resolves some of the issues leading to stagnation. it does not address some of the root causes of stagnation. For this we have to take other actions such as amending the RRs, raising the matter before the next Pay Commission etc. Addressing the root of the problem also takes clarity of mind, time, patience and persistence since other Ministries & agencies are involved. It also requires that we remain united at all times. We should be cautious that divisiOns & differences do not derail/side track the process of CR which is in the larger interest of the entire department. Just as a motivated work force is important, credibility of the higher bureaucracy in the department is also equally important and must not be undermined.

Promotions to Group B gazetted and lower posts are to be done by the CCA’s. I hope that ACRs/rosters and vigilance clearances etc. are up to date. I urge all officers, staff and associations of the department to be united and face the challenges of implementation with patience, persistence and a spirit of cooperation. I again thank all of you for your support in carrying through this important work.

sd/-
(J.M.Shanti sundharam)
Chairperson

Source : http://www.cbec.gov.in/deptt_offcr/cadre-restruct/chairpn-note.pdf
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance @ Rs.100/- p.m. to Central Government pensioners residing in areas not covered under CGHS.

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No.4/25/2008-P&PW (D)
Government Of India
Ministry Of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department Of Pension & Pensioners Welfare
Lok Nayak Bhavan, Khan Market,
New Delhi, dated the 2nd May, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Implementation of Government's decision on the recommendations of 5th Central Pay Commission - Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance @ Rs.100/- p.m. to Central Government pensioners residing in areas not covered under CGHS.

The undersigned is directed to say that instructions for grant of Fixed Medical Allowance of Rs. 100/- per month to Pensioners/Family Pensioners residing in areas not covered under CGHS were issued vide this Department's O.M.No.45/57/97-P&PW(C) dated 19.12.1997, 24.08.1998, 30.12.1998 and 17.04.2000. Instructions were issued vide this Department's O.M. No. 4/25/2008 P&PW(D) dated 26.05.2010 for enhancement of the amount of Fixed Medical Allowance from Rs. 100/- to Rs. 300/- p.m. w.e.f. 1.9.2008.

2. It may take some time in completion of formalities and process for sanction of family pension after death of existing pensioner/family pensioner. Representations have been received in this Department that, the Fixed Medical Allowance to the subsequent family pensioner is allowed by some departments/organizations from the date of authorization of Family Pension. In such cases, the family pensioner does not receive the Fixed Medical Allowance for the period from the date of eligibility till the date of authorization of family pension.

3. The matter has been examined in this Department. It is clarified that in cases where the existing pensioner/family pensioner was in receipt of Fixed Medical Allowance, the family pensioner next-in-line may be allowed Fixed Medical Allowance from the same date from which he becomes eligible for family pension, if he/she otherwise fulfils the conditions for grant of Fixed Medical Allowance.

sd/-
(Deepa Anand)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Source : http://pensionersportal.gov.in/
[http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/PPWD_130514.pdf]

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Monday, May 12, 2014

Denying cashless/credit facilities to eligible CGHS beneficiaries-Regarding

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Office of the Additional Director
Central Government Helath Scheme
Kendriya Sadan Parisar, Block-B, GF, Sector-10,
Vidhyadhar Nagar, Jaipur

No.CGHS/JPR/12-58/2014(Admn.)
Dated: 14/03/2014

ORDER

CGHS has empanelled private hospitals and diagnostic centres in various CGHS covered cities to provide health care facilities to CGHS beneficiaries.

Empanelment of the private hospitals is done under a contractual agreement between the Government of India and the private hospitals and diagnostic centres on mutually agreed terms and conditions.

It was reported that your hospital has taken a unilateral decision of denying cashless/credit facilities to eligible CGHS beneficiaries, which is tantamount to violation of terms and conditions of MOA. Provision of treatment to pensioners and other eligible CGHS beneficiaries is one of the terms of essence, as denial of credit facility causes immense hardship to pensioners beneficiaries, who have to spend money from their meagre savings.

In this connection a Show Cause Notice was issued vide this office letter No.No.CGHS/JPR/12-58/2014(Admn.)/23567-68 dated 10.3.2014 giving an opportunity to your hospital to put forth your stand on the Issue.

The reply dated 12.3.2014 submitted by you in response to the Show Cause Notice has been examined. CGHS signed MOA with individual hospitals and not with any association and hence association has no locus stand in the matter. Hence, the reference is not relevant, Even if any hospital has some grievance and consider not viable for it to continue on the panel, it can withdraw from the list of empanelled hospitals, Government has taken several steps to clear the pending bills on priority basis and therefore, there is no major issue regarding pendency of hospital bills. It is felt that denying the treatment on cashless basis is a gross violation of terms and conditions of the MOA signed by your hospital for empanelment with CGHS.

Since, it is open for your hospital to withdraw from the panel and since denial of cashless facility to eligible beneficiaries is not acceptable from any hospital on the penal, it has been considered appropriate to suspend the CGHS empanelment of your hospital with immediate effect for a period of six months or till further orders, whichever may be earlier. The hospital shall no longer be a part of the list of CGHS empanelled hospitals / Diagnostic Centres for any purpose under CGHS. Patients already admitted prior to issue of this order shall however, be provided treatment at CGHS rates.


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(DR.D.K.GUPTA)
ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR,
C.G.H.S., JAIPUR.

 To,
The Medical Superintendent,
Fortis Escort Hospital,
J.LN. Marg, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur — 302017

Copy to The Addl.Dy.Director General.(HQ), Directorate General of CGHS, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.
Officer I/c, CGHS WC No.1, 2, 3, 4 5, 6, 7 and Polyclinic, Jalpur.
All the Central Govt. Office situated at Jaipur.
UTI/TSL, Bangalore.

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Enhancement of Constant Attendance Allowance in respect of Disabled Armed Forces Personnel: PCDA Order.

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OFFICE OF THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS)
DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD- 211014
Circular No. 528
Dated: 06th May’ 2014
Subject: Enhancement of Constant Attendance Allowance in respect of Disabled Armed Forces Personnel.

Reference: Circular No. 410, Circular No. 411 & Circular No. 472.

In terms of Para-8 of GOI, MOD letter No. 16(6)/2008(2)/2008/D (Pension/ Policy) dated 05th May’ 2009 and Para-3 of GOI, MOD letter No. 16(6)/2008(1)/2008/D (Pension/ Policy) dated 04th May’ 2009 “Constant Attendance Allowance shall continue to be admissible under the conditions as hitherto fore. However, it shall be admissible at a uniform rate of i 3000/- PM irrespective of the rank. Further, this rate be increased by 25% every time the dearness allowance payable on revised pay band goes up by 50%.” As per GOI, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi letter No. 1/1/2014-E-I1 (B) dated 27th March’ 2014 the rates of Dearness Allowance has been revised @ of 100%.

2. Therefore, the rates of Constant Attendance Allowance will be again increased by 25% wef 01st January’ 2014 and accordingly the CAA will be payable @  4500/- PM wef 01st January’ 2014.

3. It is therefore requested that the payment of Constant Attendance Allowance (CAA) may please be regulated accordingly.

4. Please acknowledge receipt.

(A K Nigam)
Asstt. Controller (P)

No. Grants/Tech/05/LXXI
Dated: 06th May’ 201
 Source:http://pcdapension.nic.in/6cpc/Circular-528.pdf
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NMC stresses on 20% Interim Relief for State and Central Government Employees.

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The National Mazdoor Conference has urged the Chairman of the newly formed 7th Pay Commission recommend that 20% interim relief be given to all Central and State Government employees.

As per Newspapers report that the National Mazdoor Conference has also strongly demanded that these recommendations be submitted to the new government that is likely to form at the Centre.

The NMC President, Subhash Shastri said in a letter to 7th Pay Commission that along with the State and Central Government employees, the interim relief of 20% of basic pay be also extended to pensioners too and that these demands be recommended as soon as the Election Commission’s restrictions (Model Code of conduct Rules) end.

Shastri emphasised that whenever the recommendation of the commission are submitted to the Central government, the Commission should extend these recommendations to the state governments in general and Jammu and Kashmir in particular.

In addition to these, the National Mazdoor Conference has also demanded on its previous demands for raising the retirement age to 62 and of 50% DA merger.

Last week, the Confederation had released its draft reply to the 7th Central Pay Commission questionnaire. The Secretary General said that a final decision in this regard will be made at the Staff Side National Council Meeting.

Leading federations are going to proclaim their replies in the near future. Employees all over the country are eagerly waiting to see these, especially the opinions and queries of federations like AIRF, and NFIR.
Meanwhile, the 7th Pay Commission has sent a circular to all the federations to submit their replies as memorandum on or before June 30. The Commission has sought the cooperation of all the federations since it has to submit a complete report to the Government within 18 months.

The Federations have advised their affiliate unions to hurry with their opinions, demands and their views on the implementation of 7th CPC. Attention is now being channelized to draft suggestions and demands that include all thoughts and views.

The 7th Pay Commission too is particular about gathering opinion and feedback from all Ministers/Departments and the general public for drafting its recommendations.

Source:http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/recommend-interim-relief-to-govt-employees-nmc-114050300761_1.html
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Implementation of 2nd & 3rd upgradation under MACP Scheme in Railways – AIRF

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AIRF urged to Railway Board to stop recoveries from the employees, due to messy implementation of 2nd & 3rd upgradation under MACP Scheme…

AIRF writes to Railway Board regarding to deny to eligible employees granting of 2nd & 3rd upgradation under MACP Scheme in Railways with appropriate orders and illustrations.

He said in the letter, “The Board are therefore, requested to further look into the matter in totality, as this would undo the provision already made vide Railway Board’s letter dated 10/6/2009 & 29/12/2011, resulting in a lot of recoveries from the staff in case of whom the MACPS has been implemented in terms of Railway Board’s letter under reference at S.No-1.

This issue may be discussed with AIRF threadbare, so that there is no contradiction creating confusion in implementation of MACPS prevailed over Indian Railways and recoveries, if any being initiated on this account in any Zonal Railway, may be stopped till finalization of this issue.

Source : AIRF
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Friday, May 2, 2014

Views/Memorandum to 7th CPC: Last date fixed to 30th June, 2014

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MEENA AGARWAL
SECRETARY
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
SEVENTH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION
NEW DELHI-110001

D.O.No.7CPC/ Memorandum/6
New Delhi
Dated 29.04.2014
Dear

The Seventh Central Pay Commission has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Justice Shri.A.K. Mathur. The Terms of Reference of the Commission are available on the website www.7cpc.india.gov.in . Your valuable inputs on various issues mentioned in the Terms of Reference will be of great assistance while finalising the report, hence you are requested to submit your Memorandum containing the views of your Association to the Seventh Central Pay Commission.

Further, as you may be aware, the Commission is expected to submit its report within eighteen months of its constitution. It is therefore requested that the memorandum reach the Secretary, Seventh Central Pay Commission by 30' June, 2014.

The Memorandum may be sent by e-mail to secy-7cpc[@]nic.in or by post at P.O. Box No 4599, Hauz Khas Post Office, New Delhi 110016.

With Regards,

Yours sincerely,
sd/-
(Meena Agarwal)

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Payment of dearness relief on disability element of disability pension during re-employment period.

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Office of the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension), 
Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad-211014 
Circular No. 173

No. AT/Tech1263-XVII
Dated : 07.04.2014

Sub: Payment of dearness relief on disability element of disability pension during re-employment period.

The provisions for payment of dearness relief during re-employment / employment / permanently absorption of pensioners / family pensioners under the Central or State Government or in a Statutory Corporation / Company / Body / Bank under them in India or abroad, are provided in Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Deptt of P&PW letter No. 45/73/97-P&PW(G) dt. 2nd July, 1999 and Ministry of Defence letter 79(1)/95/D (Pen/Services) dated 28th August 2000 and Deptt of P&PW UO No. 41/42/2007-P&PW(G) dt. 3-4-2008. For uniform implementation of above orders/provisions by the PDAs, position was re-clarified in this office circular No.165 dt¬22.2.2013 & circular No.166 dt-07.03.2013.

Representations from the Commissioned officers against non payment of dearness relief on disability element were being received by Ministry of Defence as well as by this office. The issue has been reexamined and clarified by the Ministry vide letter dt-28.06.2013 & 03.10.2013 (copies enclosed) that disability element of disability pension is also a type of pension and provision of Govt. of India DOP& PW OM No.45/73/97-P&PW(G) dt-2.7.99 applies regarding payment of dearness relief As such dearness relief on such service/ disability pension(including disability element) during reemployment is not admissible in respect of pensioners who held Group 'A posts or rank of commissioned officers, at the time of their retirement.

As regards payment of dearness relief on disability element of disability pension to pensioners who held post below Group A or posts below the ranks of commissioned officers, will be admissible only if their pay on re employment is to be fixed at the minimum of the scale of the post in which they are re employed. The ex servicemen who retired before attaining the age of 55 and re-employed thereafter and their pay fixed at a higher stage because of advance increments and no protection of the last pay drawn is being given, the pay should be treated as fixed at a minimum only for the purpose of ignoring the entire pension and allowing dearness relief on pension.

(B. Mukhopadhyay) 
Asst.CDA (P)
Source: http://pcdapension.nic.in/6cpc/Circular-173.pdf
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