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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF  HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

RAJYA SABHA

QUESTION NO  1775

ANSWERED ON  28.08.2012

Health insurance for CGHS beneficiaries

1775 SHRI BASHISTHA NARAIN SINGH
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to satate :-
a) whether it is a fact that in the year 2010, Government mooted a plan to
provide health insurance scheme to its serving and retired employees;

(b) if so, the present status of that scheme;

(c) whether it is also a fact that beneficiaries including Members of
Parliament are not getting required medicines from dispensaries specially
Ayurvedic dispensary of North Avenue and elsewhere; and

(d) if so, by when Government would seriously consider providing health
insurance cover to CGHS beneficiaries in order to provide better healthcare?

ANSWER
 
(a) & (b): There is a proposal for introduction of a health insurance scheme for central government employees and pensioners on pan-India basis with special focus on pensioners living in non-CGHS areas. As per the directions of the ‘Committee of Secretaries’, a proposal for inclusion of this scheme in the 12th Five Year Plan has been sent for consideration of the Steering Committee of the Planning Commission, before placing the same for approval of the competent authority.
(c) : No.
(d): No specific time frame can be given for introduction of the proposed health insurance scheme.

Source:www.parliamentofindia.nic.in

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Streamlining Functioning of EPF Offices

Every Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) office in the country is equipped with Facilitation Centre to redress all kinds of grievances of the employees. Further, there is centrally web based grievance registration facility available under Employees’ Provident Fund Internet Grievance Monitoring System (EPFIGMS) to facilitate grievances of individual employee through internet. Besides, LokAdalats are conducted by each EPF office every month to redress grievances of the employees.

The facility for checking EPF accounts is available on Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) website http://www.epfindia.gov.in in following ways:-

(i) The updated balance in EPF account can be obtained by an EPFO member through SMS by furnishing his PF Account number and Mobile number by using “Know your EPF Balance” facility in EPFO website.

(ii) Since April 2012, there is a facility for the employers to download the annual accounts slips for their employees from the accounting year 2010-2011 onwards.

(iii) With effect from August 2012, there is a facility for members to get their e-pass book containing detailed statement of accounts on-line by using the “Member Portal” available on EPFO website.

The EPFO website http://www.epfindia.gov.in is hosted in National Informatics Centre (NIC) server and is functional except only when NIC server is under routine maintenance.

The Union Labour & Employment Minister Shri Mallikarjun Kharge gave this information in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

Source:pib

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Online Entrance Examinations for Management

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has conducted online National Level Common Management Admission Test 2012 (CMAT) for facilitating institutions to select suitable students for admission in all management programs approved by AICTE for year 2012-13. AICTE will conduct CMAT twice in a year for admission in AICTE approved institutions for session 2013-14. A computerized Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) has also been conducting by IIMs since 2009. Being autonomous institutions, the entire process of conducting exam is coordinated centrally by IIMs. The Director Forum takes overall policy decision regarding CAT examination.

For the benefit of Disabled candidates Testing Assistive devices (TA devices) also known as technical aids are designed to directly enable people with disabilities to perform a particular task successfully. Magnifying Screens are provided by CAT test centres for Visually Impaired students.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Human Resource Development , Shri E. Ahamed in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

Source:pib

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IRCTC Takes Steps to Develop New Business Areas

Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is a full fledged online travel agency which provides wide range of travel and tourism services and products through its websites. This includes complete range of IRCTC tourism packages, hotels, cab rentals, air tickets, Railway tickets etc. IRCTC has taken a number of steps on an ongoing basis to develop new business areas such as non railway catering, central kitchen, executive lounges, budget hotels on non railway land etc. to boost its profitability.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri K. H. Muniyappa in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

Source:pib

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Filed Under: irctc, RAILWAYS

Medical Facilities to Non-Pensioners

Currently the policy does not cover the non-pensioners such as Emergency Commissioned Officers, Short Service Commissioned officers. However, there is a proposal to make Short Service Commission more attractive which has been initiated in which the provision for grant of ECHS facilities in a restricted manner to Short Service Commissioned Officers has been included.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Dr MM PallamRajuin a written reply to ShrimatiParamjitKaurGulshanin Lok Sabha today.

Source:pib

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DEARNESS ALLOWANCE FOR HIMACHAL GOVT EMPLOYEES

Fin(C)- B(7)-2/2006 

Government of Himachal Pradesh 

Finance (Regulations) Department

Dated Shimla-171 002, the 21st August, 2012.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Grant of Dearness Allowance to the employees of the State Government w.e.f. 01.01.2012.

   In continuation of this Department’s OM of even number dated the 21st March,2012, the Governor, Himachal Pradesh, is pleased to enhance Dearness Allowance from the existing rate of 58% to 65% with effect from 01.01.2012 in respect of the regular employees of the State Government.

   2. This additional installment of Dearness Allowance of 7% (7 percent) shall be paid in cash with the salary of August, 2012 payable on 1st September,2012 and the arrears accrued from 01.01.2012 to 31.7.2012 shall be credited in the GPF Accounts of the employees with the salary of August, 2012. The interest on this account shall accrue w.e.f. 01.09.2012. In case of Government employees who have retired or who have closed GPF accounts and employees who are governed under Contributory Pension Scheme, the arrears on account of release of additional installment of DA w.e.f .01.01.2012 will be paid in cash.

   3. Other terms and conditions as contained in OM of even number dated 26th August, 2009 shall continue to be applicable.

   4. These orders will be applicable to the employees covered by HP Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2009 and Work charged employees working in Government departments. These orders will also apply to members of All India Services Officers, HP Judicial Services Officers and State Government employees covered by UGC Pay Scales.

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

   6. As far as the PSUs/ Universities/ Autonomous Bodies/ Boards etc. are concerned, the managements of these PSUs/ Universities/Autonomous Bodies/ Boards etc. would take an appropriate decision in this regard, considering the availability of resources in their organizations.

   7. Please see these orders on www.himachal.gov.in/finance/

By Order

sd/- 

Principal Secretary (Finance) to the 

Government of Himachal Pradesh

Source:www.himachal.gov.in

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Transaction Failures in E-Ticket Booking

During the period from April 2011 to March 2012, while 11.62 crore tickets were booked successfully through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website, in 96.12 lakh cases payment was settled but tickets were not booked.

In May 2012 and June 2012, in 13.19 lakh and 11.41 lakh cases respectively payment were settled but tickets were not booked. The reasons for such incomplete transaction included non availability of lower berths, entry of wrong password, network failure etc.

In addition to regular monitoring of the system, the following measures have been taken to improve the functioning of the IRCTC website:

 Capacity of the servers has been upgraded to meet the demand.

 Internet Bandwidth has been increased from 350 Mbps to 450 Mbps.

 IRCTC is continuously coordinating with various banks regarding payment gateway to reduce failed cases. This has resulted in improvement in success rate of transactions.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways, Shri Bharatsinh Solanki in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

Source;pib

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Filed Under: RAILWAYS, RESERVATION, TATKAL BOOKINGS

Steps Taken to Prevent Misuse of Tatkal Tickets

With a view to reduce the scope for misuse, Tatkal tickets are issued on production of self attested photocopy of one of the prescribed proof of identity and the same in original is required to be carried during the journey, to verify the bonafide of passengers. However, during peak rush periods when the demand outstrips the availability, some cases of black marketing of reserved tickets by touts come to notice at the time of surprise inspections and preventive checks conducted at reservation offices.

During the period from April 2012 to June 2012, a large number of checks were conducted during which 930 unauthorized agents/touts were apprehended/prosecuted.

During the current financial year (upto June 2012), Indian Railways Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has permanently deactivated 14 subagents for involvement in irregularities. Moreover, with a view to keep a check on the activities of agents booking Tatkal tickets, following additional steps have been taken:

1. The timing of opening of reservation of Tatkal tickets has been changed to 1000 hours on the previous day of journey instead of 0800 hours as per earlier provision.

2. Access to Tatkal bookings has been denied to agents both through internet as well as across the computerized Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters between 1000 hours & 1200 hours.

3. Captcha has been introduced to check fraudulent booking on internet through automation software.

4. Booking of only two tickets per IP address between 1000 hours and 1200 hours is permitted to avoid multiple booking from same office/internet café.

5. Quick book option and booking on cash card is not allowed between 1000 hours and 1200 hours.

6. Individual users can also book only two tickets between 1000 hours and 1200 hours.

7. No refund is granted on cancellation of confirmed Tatkal tickets except under special circumstances like cancellation of train, late running of train by more than three hours, etc.

8. Duplicate Tatkal tickets are not issued except on payment of full fare.

9. Facility of change of name is not available under this scheme.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways, Shri Bharatsinh Solanki in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

Source:pib

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Filed Under: RAILWAYS, TATKAL BOOKINGS

Central Administrative Tribunal Frequently Asked Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNALS

Q.1 What is the objective behind setting up of Central Administrative Tribunal?

Ans. To provide in-expensive and speedy relief to Central Government Employees in respect of their grievances related to service matters.

Q.2 What are the jurisdiction of a Central Administrative Tribunal?

Ans. CAT adjudicates disputes with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or other local authorities within the territory of India or under the control of Government of India and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Q.3 What are the qualifications for appointment as Chairman and other Members of the Tribunal?

Ans. (1) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Chairman unless he it, or has been, a Judge of a High Court:

Provided that a person appointed as Vice-Chairman before the commencement of this Act shall be qualified for appointment as Chairman if such person has held the office of the Vice-Chairman at least for a period of two years.

(2) A person shall not be qualified for appointment,-

(a) as an Administrative Member, unless he has held for at least two years the post of Secretary to the Government of India or any other post under the Central or State government and carrying the scale of pay which is not less than that of a Secretary to the Government of India for at least two years or held a post of Additional Secretary to the Government of India for at least five years or any other post under the Central or State Government carrying the scale of pay .which is not less than that of Additional Secretary to the Government of India at least for a period of five years.

Provided that the officers belonging to All India Services who were or are on Central deputation to a lower post shall be deemed to have held the post of Secretary or Additional Secretary, as the case may be, from the date such officers were granted proforma promotion or actual promotion whichever is earlier to the level of Secretary or Additional Secretary, as the case may be, and the period spent on Central deputation after such date shall count for qualifying service for the purpose of this clause;

(b) as a Judicial Member, unless he is or qualified to be a Judge of a High Court or he has for at least two years held the post of a Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Legal Affairs or the Legislative Department including Member-Secretary, Law Commission of India or held a post of Additional secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Legal Affairs and Legislative Department at least for a period of five years.

Q.4  Where are the benches of Central Administrative Tribunals located?

Ans. There are 17 Benches of the Tribunal, located throughout the country wherever the seat of a High Court is located, with 33 pision Benches. In addition, circuit sittings are held at Nagpur, Goa, Aurangabad, Jammu, Shimla, Indore, Gwalior, Bilaspur, Ranch’, Pondicherry, Gangtok, Port Blair, Shillong, Agartala, Kohima, Imphal, Itanagar, Aizwal and Nainital.

Q.5  What are the limitations of admitting an application?

Ans. As per Section 21 of the Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985 :- (1) A Tribunal shall not admit an application,-

(a) In a case where a final order such as is mentioned in clause (a) of sub- (2) of section 20 has been made in connection with the grievance unless the application is made, within one year from the date on which such final order has been made;

(b) In a case where an appeal or representation such as is mentioned in clause (6) of sub-section (2) of section 20 has been made and a period of six months had expired thereafter without such final order having been made within one year from the date of expiry of the said period of six months.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where —

(a) the grievance in respect of which an application. is made had arisen by reason of any order made at any time during the period of three years immediately preceding the date on which the jurisdiction, powers and authority of the Tribunal becomes exercisable under this Act in respect of the mater to which such order relates; and

(b) no proceedings for the redressal of such grievance had been commenced before the said date before any High Court,

the application shall be entertained by the Tribunal if it is made within the period referred to in clause (a), or, as the case may be, clause (b). of sub section (1) or within a period of six months from the said date, whichever period expires later.

3. Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1) or sub-section(2), an application may be admitted after the period of one year specified in clause (a) or clause (b) of sub-section (1) or, as the case may be, the period of six months specified in sub-section (2), if the applicant satisfies the Tribunal that he had sufficient cause for not making the application within such period.

Source:www.persmin.nic.in

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Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Railways Meets

Railways Take Giant Leap in Construction of New Lines, Doubling & Gauge Conversion: Mukul Roy
The Minister of Railways, Shri Mukul Roy said that in the XI plan Indian Railways has taken giant leap in construction of new lines, doubling and gauge conversation with total length of 10285 kms as well also 4556 route kilometre was done in XI plan. The Railway Minister was speaking at the Consultative Committee meeting of Members of Parliament for Ministry of Railways held here today. He said in 2010-11 and 2011 -12, Railways has constructed 709 km and 727 km respectively of new lines, which is almost 4 times the average annual progress since independence. The agenda for the meeting was “Review of ongoing projects”. The Ministers of State for Railways, Shri K. H. Muniyappa and Shri Bharatsinh Solanki were also especially present at the meeting.

The Railway Minister said that in order to garner extra funds for the projects, Indian Railways have requested the State Government s to share the cost of the projects falling in their respective states. Shri Roy said that many States have come forward in this regard and at present there are 35 projects which are under execution on cost sharing arrangement and some remunerative projects are proposed to be executed through Public Private Partnership. He said that Indian Railways have requested the Planning Commission for enhancement of Gross Budgetary Support for Railways. Pradhan Mantri Rail Vikas Yojana (PMRVY) is also proposed to be launched for taking up socially desirable projects.

Referring to the fund constraints, the Railway Minister pointed out that there is throwforward of about Rs 1,50,000 crore for ongoing new lines, gauge conversion and doubling projects. He said that Indian Railways presently is able to provide about Rs.10,000 to Rs. 12,000 crore to these projects annually. Due to limited availability of resources, the Railway Minister said that the funds are distributed over large numbers of projects and Railways are not able to achieve the desired level of progress.

Shri Mukul Roy further said that Indian Railways has taken up the works of setting up of number of factories for manufacturing of locomotives, coaches and wagons which are in various stages of progress. He said that some of the projects are getting affected due to delay in land acquisition especially clearance required for acquisition of forest land and Indian Railways is making efforts to contact the concerned State Governments and the concerned Ministry for expeditious clearances.

Members participating in the meeting, requested for expediting the work of various pending projects on doubling, gauge conversion and foot over bridge, road over bridges etc. Some Members also requested for various halts and stoppages of certain trains.

Chairman, Railway Board, Shri Vinay Mittal, Members of the Railway Board and senior officials of Ministry of Railways were among those present on the occasion.

Source:pib

Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Railways Meets

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Strengthening of Security on Railways

To supplement efforts of States for better protection and security of Railway property, passengers and passenger area, security has been identified as one of the priority areas by Railways for strengthening and upgradation. Efforts made to modernize the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to strengthen Railway security in recent past include nomination of 202 stations for installation of Integrated Security System, procurement of modern security related equipment, setting up of an All India Security Help Line, networking of RPF posts and Security Control Rooms, establishment of a commando training center and three new RPSF Battalions, upgradation of RPF training centers etc.

For implementation of Integrated Security System, Rs. 353 crore has been sanctioned. Budget is sanctioned for security related works under Works Programme and Machinery & Plant (M&P) Programme of Railways every year based on requirements.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri K. H. Muniyappa in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

Source:pib

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Upgradation of Facilities in Railway Hospitals

There are sufficient medical facilities and doctors available in the hospitals of Indian Railways. A network of 125 well equipped hospitals and 586 health units provide necessary health care to Railway beneficiaries.

There are 2504 sanctioned posts of doctors in Indian Railways. As on date there are 2240 doctors on roll. Vacancies of doctors in Railways are filled up by posting Union Public Service Commission selected doctors. Vacancies are also being filled up by appointing Contract Medical Practitioners including specialists, ensuring continuous availability of doctors.

Upgrading of the facilities in the hospitals is an ongoing process and works and equipments are sanctioned to improve the existing infrastructure and add new facilities based on the needs of the Railway beneficiaries.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri K. H. Muniyappa in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

Source:pib

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Filed Under: HOSPITALS, RAILWAYS

Value Education in CBSE Schools

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is continuously stressing inculcation of values among students. The Board brought out a handbook for teachers on Value Education in the year 1997 and again in 2003. The School based Assessment Scheme launched by CBSE has a component on co-scholastic areas of Life-Skills, Attitude and Values and other co-curricular activities. The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) also brought out a Framework on ‘Education for Values in Schools’ which emphasizes on the moral education for children. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) stipulates that schools affiliated to it are required to assess students in ‘Education in Moral and Spiritual Values’ upto Class X.

This information was given by Shri Dr. D. Purandeswari, Minister of State for Human Resource in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.

Source: PIB

Value Education in CBSE Schools

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Indian Railways – 1.90 lakh vacancies to be filled up

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF  RAILWAYS

RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-894 by SHRI SABIR ALI

(a) the details of safety related vacancies in Railways as on 30 June, 2012 and since when these have been lying vacant; and
(b) the steps being taken to fill up the existing vacancies on priority basis?

ANSWERED ON-17.08.2012 by MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI BHARATSINH SOLANKI)

(a) The number of vacancies in safety category posts as on 01.04.2012 is 149271 (provisional). Arising and filling of vacancies is a continuous process. Vacancies arise due to normal retirement, voluntary retirements, deaths, promotions, creation of posts, etc. 

(b) The policy of the Railway Administration is to fill up available vacancies promptly as per laid down procedures. Notifications for filling up of about 1,90,000 posts, including safety category posts have already been issued.

Source:gconnect

Indian Railways – 1.90 lakh vacancies to be filled up

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CBSE plans to introduce Problem Solving Assessment for classes IX, XI

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning to initiate a 'Problem Solving Assessment' (CBSEPSA ) for students of classes IX and XI from the second term of the 2012-13 session.

Although there is no specific syllabus for CBSE-PSA , it will assess students in the following areas — quantitative reasoning, qualitative reasoning and language conventions.

CBSE-PSA, which will be compulsory for students of classes IX and XI, is likely to be conducted during the month of January-February 2013 and carry 90 marks. There will be 60 questions of MCQ type.

According to Vineet Joshi, chairman, CBSE, it is a widely acknowledged fact that research and analytical skills, ability to apply basic concepts of different subjects, solve application-based problems in mathematics and science , comprehend and analyse written text and effective communication are the skills, which ensure success in higher studies and professional areas.

He says, "These dimensions of 21century life-skills will assist learners in acquiring higher order thinking skills such as problemsolving and decision-making . There will be no separate time-tables or periods for teaching or practising PSA in schools." The questions asked in the test will incorporate aspects like creative-thinking , decision-making , criticalthinking , problem-solving , and communication that lead to success at secondary stage. "These questions would be assessing students' ability to process, interpret and use information rather than assessing students' prior subject matter knowledge," informs Joshi.

Questions in CBSE-PSA are going to be designed in such a way so that they improve the generic and higher order thinking skills. This will also result in improving scores within the core school subjects . The test will also assess students' language skills like grammar, usage, vocabulary in context and passage-completion.

While students of class XI will get a certificate on CBSE-PSA , for class IX students, CBSE-PSA will be counted towards final assessment (FA), which is 10% of total assessments of class IX. This assessment will also be carried forward towards the FA in class X. This score will be reflected in one language (English or Hindi), maths, science and social science.

Joshi says that students will also have the option to improve their PSA score in class X, as they can take the test with class IX students of the session 2013-2014 in January-February 2014. The best scores will be reflected in the final certificate in case of those applying for improvement.

Registration for this assessment will be done separately by the board and a detailed circular will be issued before the start of the second term i.e. September 2012.

Source:TOI

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One Rank one Pension

On the recommendations of PMO, a Committee was set up under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary in June, 2009 to look into the issue of `One Rank One Pension and other related matters`. After considering all aspects of the matter, the Committee keeping in mind the spirit of the demand, suggested several measures to substantially improve pensionary benefits of Personnel Below Officer Rank (PBOR) and Commissioned Officers, which have been accepted by the Government and orders for implementation of all the recommendations have been issued.

Government has constituted a Committee headed by Cabinet Secretary and consisting of Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, Defence Secretary, Expenditure Secretary, Secretary (ESW) and Secretary, DOP&T for looking into the pay and pension related issues of relevance to Defence Services Personnel and Ex-servicemen. The Committee has already had several meetings and the recommendations of the Committee are to be submitted to the Government by 8.8.2012. Action on the recommendations can be taken after the committee`s report is processed and accepted by the government.

This information was given by Minister of State for Defence Shri MM PallamRajuin a written reply to Shrimati Ingrid Mcleod and others in Lok Sabha today.

Source:pib

One Rank one Pension

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Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2013

F.No. 1 2/4/2012-JCA2 

Government of India 

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions 

(Department of Personnel & Training) 

North Block, New Delhi 

Dated the 3" August, 2012

CORRIGENDUM 

Subject :- Holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year
 2013 — Corrigendum

In the list of holidays to be observed in Central Government Offices during the year 2013, which was circulated vide F. No. 12/4/2012-JCA-2 dated 5th June, 2012, the following corrections are made :-
1)For the festival of Holi (at S.No. 3 of Annexure I), on 27th March, 2013, the Saka date may be read as "CHAITRA 06" instead of "PHALGUNA 06"
2)For The festival of Rath Yatra (at S. No. 19 of Annexure-I1), on July 10, 2013, the Day may be read as "Wednesday" instead of "Thursday"

Hindi version will follow

(Ashok Kumar) 

Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON NON-FUNCTIONAL UPGRADATION (NFU)-DOPT

DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING

ESTT. (RR) DIVISION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON NON-FUNCTIONAL UPGRADATION (NFU)

S.No	Point of doubt	Clarification
1	What are the recommendations of 6th  CPC for grant of Non-Functional Upgradation to for Officers of Organized Group 'A' Services?	The  Government  should,  consider batch-wise parity while empanelling and /or posting at Centre between respective batches of IAS and other organized Group A services with the gap being restricted to two years. Whenever  any  IAS  officer  of  a particular batch is posted in the Centre to a particular grade carrying a specific grade pay in pay bands PB-3 or PB-4, grant of higher pay scale on non-functional basis to the officers belonging to batches of organized Group A services that are senior by two years or more should be given by the Government.
2	Whether the recommendations of 6th  CPC have been accepted by the Government	Yes.  This will also be applicable to the  Indian  Police  Service and the Indian Forest Service in their respective State Cadres for which the relevant cadre controlling authorities will issue the orders. (Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Notification dated 29th  August, 2008 refers)
3	When were the guidelines on NFU issued by DOPT?	DOPT  have  issued  detailed instructions on grant of NFU to the officers  of  Organized  Group  A Services  in  OM  No.  AB 14017/64/2008-Estt.(RR)  dated  24 th April 2009
4	To  whom  the  instructions  are applicable?	NFU is applicable to the officers of Organized Group A services in PB-3, PB-4 and in HAG scale also where there is such a Grade in the Service
5	From which date the grant of NFU to officers of Organized group A services is to be made?	The  benefit  is  based  on  the recommendations of 6th  CPC and will be available w.e.f the date of posting of IAS officers in various grades on/after 01.01. 2006.
6	What are the eligibility conditions to be met for grant of NFU?	The terms and conditions for grant of NFU are prescribed in the Annexure to the OM dated 24.4.2009. As per the same all the eligibility criteria and promotional norms including 'benchmark' for upgradation to a particular grade pay would have to be met at the time of screening for grant of higher pay scale under these orders
7	What is the definition of the term 'Batch'?	For the purpose of grant of NFU the 'Batch' for direct recruit officers in the induction grade shall be the year following the year in which competitive exam was held. In subsequent grades the 'Batch' would remain the same provided the officer is not superseded due to any reason. In case an officer is superseded the officer would be considered along with the 'Batch' with which his seniority is fixed.
8	Where  the  entry  of  officers  in Organized Group A Service by DR is at STS, JAG level, how the 'Batch' shall be reckoned?	In  respect  of  officers  entering Organized Group A service by DR at STS,  JAG  level,  they  shall  be assigned the benefit of 'Batch' corresponding to the 'Batch' of the officers with whom the seniority is clubbed
9	Whether the benefit is available to Group B officers inducted into the Organized Group A service?	Yes.  Such officers shall b assigned the benefit of 'Batch' corresponding to the batch of the 'direct recruit' officers with whom their seniority is clubbed.
10	Whether the officers can exercise option regarding date of fixation in the higher scale as provided in CCS(RP) Rules?	Provisions of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008 will apply.
11	Whether  retired  employees  are eligible for the benefit of NFU?	Retired officers who are otherwise eligible  as  on  due  date  shall  be considered  for the  benefit  of pay
12	Whether the scheme is applicable to Scientists, Doctors,  etc. who are covered  by  their  own  in-situ promotion schemes?	Non-Functional Upgradation and other in situ promotion schemes are separate schemes and it would not be desirable to mix one with the other. The benefit of NFU to Organized Group A Services shall not be applicable to the officers in those Organized Services where FCS and DACP Schemes are already operating and where officers are already separately covered by their own in-situ Career Progression Schemes.
13	Whether  DOPT  OM  dated 13.4.2010 on communication of ACR prior to 2008-09 is applicable while considering cases for NFU ?	The  instructions  issued  in  this Department's OM dated 13.4.2010 on communication of ACRs prior to 2008- 09 shall be applicable for considering cases of NFU also.
14	What  is  the  due  date  of upgradation if found unfit on the date assigned to a batch?	If an officer is not found eligible during a vacancy year and is found fit in the next vacancy year, NFU may be granted from the 1 st  April, i.e. the 1 st day of the next vacancy year
15	How to consider cases where the officers do not meet the qualifying service in the vacancy year in which the batch is covered for non- functional up gradation?	If  an  officer  does  not  meet  the eligibility  requirement as on the  1 st  January of the corresponding vacancy year  then  such  officer  is  to  be considered  for  grant  of  NFU  in subsequent vacancy year on completion of qualifying service w.e.f. 1 st  April, i.e. 1 st  day of the next vacancy year.
16	How the NFU shall be given in respect of officers given penalty?	The NFU becoming due after the expiry of the penalty period may be granted w.e.f. the due date as per DOPT instructions. In respect of officers for whom NFU becomes due before the expiry of the penalty period, the same may be granted from the day next to the date on which penalty gets over
17	Whether the instructions regarding counting of past Group A service at the time of la/teral entry on DR basis to higher grades as per DOPT OM dated 1.9.98 shall be applicable for grant of NFU also?	In view of the provisions on meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria and promotional norms in DOPT OM dated 24.4.09, these instructions shall be applicable for the purpose of grant of NFU also.

(Mukta Goel) 

Director (E.!).

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON NON-FUNCTIONAL UPGRADATION (NFU)-DOPT

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CCS (Joining Time) Rules 1979 - Dopt orders

Dopt has published a fresh order regarding the rules on joining time of central government services.

Central Civil Services Joining Time Rules 1979, "When a Government servant to whom therse rules apply is transferred to the control of another Government or organization, which has made separate rules prescribing amount of joining time, his Joining Time for the journey to join his post under the Government/organanization and for the return journey, will be governed by those rules, unless different provisions are expressly made in the terms of deputation/foreign service by mutual agreement between the lending and borrowing authorities...

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ORDNANCE FACTORY BOARD (OFB) - Cadre restructure of Store Keeping Staff in Ordnance Factories

A proposal has been sent to Ministry of Defence to get its approval on Cadre restructuring of Store Keeping Staff in Ordnance Factories. Staff Side demanded to review the Cadre of Store keepers and remove the acute stagnation in various levels of meeting. Accordingly the issue has been examined by this Department, a proposal has been made and forwarded to MoD to obtain approval. The complete order is published on the official blog of INDWF today.

We have reproduced the order and given below for your ready reference.

BY FAX/SPEED POST

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE 

ORDNANCE FACTORY BOARD 

10-A, SHAHEED KHUDIRAM BOSE ROAD 

KOLKATA – 700001

Sub: Cadre restructuring of Store Keeping Staff in Ordnance Factories Organisation.

After the implementation of the VIth CPC by the Govt. of India, there is a growing demand from staff side to review the Cadre of Store Keeping Staff in the Ordnance Factories Organisation.

2. Accordingly the issue has been examined with the following terms of reference.
i) To examine the stagnation profile of existing Supervisor(Stores) and Store Keepers.
ii) To examine any other issues related to the career progression brought out by the Indian Ordnance Factories Non-Technical Supervisory Staff Association.
iii) To suggest a viable cadre structure proposed in the Non-Tech. (Stores) discipline for the Supervisors (Stores) and Store Keeper.
3. Consequent upon the implementation of the 6th CPC the cadre structure of Store Keeping Staff in the OF. Organisation is as follows :-

Name of the Post	Pay Band and Grade Pay	Sanction Strength	Residency period post 6th CPC
Store Keeper	PB-1 G.P. Rs.1900	1076	Nil being a DR Post
Supervisor(Stores)	PB-1 G.P. Rs.2400	827	8 Years
Chargeman (Stores)	PB-1 G.P. Rs.4200	725	10 Years
JWM (Stores)	PB-1 G.P. Rs.4600	317	5 Years

4. There is acute stagnation in the Store Keeping cadre. For promotion from Storekeeper to Chargeman (Stores) the residency period required is 18 years. About 394 employees are stagnating far from date of holding Store Keeper post. Relatively, stagnation amongst Supv(NT/S) is much more as compared to stagnation amongst Store Keepers. In Store Keeper post 9 years is 69 and for Supv. the said no. is 165. One of the main reasons for stagnation is reduction in the sanction strength of Chargeman (S) due to abolition of Posts during ADRP.

5. Also, the Cadre review of stores stream has not been undertaken for a long time. There is considerable stagnation at the level of Supv.(NT/S) as stated earlier. For Supv.(NT/S) with a strength of 827 posts there are about 363 promotional posts of CIM(S), which is another main reason for acute stagnation.

6. After implementation of the recommendation of the 5th CPC different intergrade ratios were prescribed for Technical and Non-Technical Supervisory Staff in the Ordnance Factories Organisation vide M of D letter No.44(1)/2002/III/D(Fy-ll) dt. 01.10.2002 (copy enclosed). For Non-Technical Supervisory Staff the ratio for JWM & CJM works out 30:70, where as for Technical Supervisory Staff i.e. JWM(T) and C/M(T) the ratio is 40:60, which also puts non-technical staff in a disadvantageous position as far as career prospects are concerned.

7. Considering all the above facts; the revised stature is proposed to be as follows.

Post	Proposed Strength	Proposed Ratio
JWM (Stores)	417	14
Chargeman (Stores)	894	30
Supervisor (Stores)	834	28
Stores Keeper	834	28

8. The financial implications of the cadre restructuring is as follows.

Grade	PB & G.P. in Rs.	Mid point of the PB Plus G.P. in Rs.	Present Sanction Strength	Proposed Sanction Strength	No. of posts proposed to be created or surrendered	Financial implication per month
Store Keeper	PB-1, 5,200-20,200 G.P.1900/-	14600	1076	834	(-) 242	(-)242x14600 = (-) 3533200
Supervisor (S)	PB-1, 5,200-20,200 G.P.2400/-	15100	827	834	(+)7	(+)7 x 15100 = (+) 105700
Chargeman (S)	PB-2, 9,300-34,800 G.P.4200/-	26250	725	894	(+)169	(+)169x26250 =(+) 4436250
JWM (S)	PB-2, 9,300-34,800 G.P.4600/-	26650	317	417	(+)100	(+)100x26650 =(+) 2665000
Total :-			2945	2979	(+)34	(+)100x26650=(+) 3673750

The financial implication per annum works out to Rs. 3673750 × 12=Rs.44085000/-. For matching saving, it is proposed to surrender 254 posts of Labourer in the pay band-i, Rs. 5,200- 20,200/- and G.P. Rs. 1800/-, (financial implication per annum for 254 posts of Labourer = 14500 x 254 x 12 = Rs. 44196000). This will result in savings of Rs. 111000/- per annum.

9. Ministry of Defence is requested to kindly approve the above proposal for cadre restructuring of Store Keeping Staff.

(A.K.DAS) 

JOINT DIRECTOR/NI 

FOR DIRECTOR GENERAL, ORDNANCE FACTORIES

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ORDNANCE FACTORY BOARD (OFB) - Cadre restructure of Store Keeping Staff in Ordnance Factories

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