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Expected DA from Jan 2014 - AICPIN for the month of November 2013

Expected DA from Jan 2014 - AICPIN for the month of November 2013 Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) November 2013 According to a press release issued by the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour & Employment the All-India CPI-IW for November, 2013 rose by 2 points and pegged at 243(two hundred and forty three). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.83 per cent between October and Novembert compared with 0.46 per cent between the same two months a year ago. 

LDC-UDC ISSUE: TOWARDS A FINAL ACTION ON LDC & UDC GRADE PAY ISSUE…

LDC-UDC ISSUE : TOWARDS A FINAL ACTION ON LDC & UDC GRADE PAY ISSUE… TOWARDS A FINAL ACTION  WHY THE REPRESENTATIVES OF LDC & UDC SHOULD ASSEMBLE AT DELHI ON 9TH JANUARY 2014…? This Association has been receiving opinion from LDC & UDCs of various Ministries of GOI in respect of upgradation of grade pay viz. (1) taking up of the LDC & UDC issue through political leaders including Sonia Gandhi (2) Challenge the present pay structure of LDC & UDC in the Principle bench of CAT. (3) Conducting pen-down strike to achieve the demand; and now we have a 4th opinion i.e. getting the grade pay of LDC & UDC upgraded through restructuring.

NFIR - Strike Ballot on pending demands-17th and 18th January, 2014.

NFIR - Strike Ballot on pending demands-17th and 18th January, 2014. NFIR National Federation of Indian Raliwaymen 3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI -110055 Affiliated to: Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) No. II/95/Pt.V Dated: 23/12/2013 The General Secretaries of affiliated Unions of NFIR Brother, Sub: Strike Ballot on pending demands-17th and 18th January, 2014. While enclosing copies resolutions passed in the 27th National Convention of NFIR, held at Visakhapatnam from December 10th to 12th, 2013, the affiliates are advised that as per resolution, strike ballot should be organised on 17th & 18th January 2014 on pending demands, for eliciting the opinion of Railway Employees.

Grant of full sets of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes (PRCP) after 20 years of railway service

Grant of full sets of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes (PRCP) after 20 years of railway service. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD RBE No.132/2013 E(W)2013/PS5-1/7 Dated-16.12.2013 Sub: Grant of full sets of Post Retirement Complimentary Passes (PRCP) after 20 years of railway service. A clarification was sought by one of the railway/unit as to whether weightage  of 5 years in qualifying service in PRCP on voluntary retirement is to be continued or not.

Restructuring of certain Group 'C' cadres in Railways - Clarification reg.

Restructuring of certain Group 'C' cadres in Railways - Clarification reg. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD RBE No.133/2013 No.PC-III/2013/CRC/6 New Delhi, dated 19.12.2013 The General Managers, All Indian Railways/Production Units, RDSO etc. & Director General, Central Training Institutes. Sub: Restructuring of certain Group 'C' cadres. Reference item 2 ( Applicability to various cadres) of Board's letter No. PC.III/2013/CRC/4 dated 8.10.2013 (RBE No.102/2013). Both the Federations ( AIRF/NFIR) had advised that Railways are facing difficulty in implementing the instructions contained in item 2 of Board's letter ibid regarding "only those temporary posts which are in operation for atleast three years may also be taken into account for the purpose of applying revised percentage" and requested Board to amend this clause. In view of the above, the matter has been reviewed by the Ministry of Railway

Training from NPTI for power sector employees

Training from NPTI for power sector employees Training for power sector employees While answering to a question in Parliament, the Minister of State for Power Shri Jyotiraditya M.Scindia said that three proposals were received for establishment of new units of National Power Training Institute (NPTI) at Alappuzha, Kerala; Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh; and Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. The proposal for establishment of new unit of NPTI at Alappuzha, Kerala has been approved.

Disbursement of pensionary benefits to all the combined service pension optee absorbed employees of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)

Disbursement of pensionary benefits to all the combined service pension optee absorbed employees of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Communications & Information Technology  26-December-2013 13:27 IST Disbursement of pensionary benefits to all the combined service pension optee absorbed employees of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)  The Union Cabinet today approved the erstwhile all categories (Group A, B, C & D) of employees of the government absorbed in MTNL and who have opted for combined service may be given similar treatment in the matter of payment of pensionary benefits as available to the absorbed employees of BSNL. Accordingly, consequential amendments to the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, adjustments in respect of Government pension liability previously discharged by MTNL and proposed change in methodology in pension contribution as per FR-116 upto 31.12.2005 on th

Simplification of Procedure for Payment of Family Pension by Persmin

Simplification of Procedure for Payment of Family Pension by Persmin The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions is the coordinating agency of the Central Government in personnel matters specially issues concerning recruitment, training, career development, staff welfare as well as the post retirement dispensation. The Ministry is also concerned with the process of responsive people-oriented modern administration. Allocation of Business Rules defines the work allotted for the Ministry. The Ministry comprises of the following three Departments. Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT) Department of Pensions & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW) Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) During the year 2013, the Department of Persmin initiated to simply the procedure for Payment of Family Pension…

Minutes of the 7th CPC Seminar on Common Demands COC KARNATAKA

Minutes of the 7th CPC Seminar on Common Demands COC KARNATAKA The seminar on 7th CPC common demands held at Income Tax office Bangalore on 18/12/13 which was presided over by Com S.Radhakrishna Working President COC Karnataka. The seminar  was attended by following affiliates of COC Karnataka. 1) All India Postal Employees Union.  2) Income Tax Employees Federation.  3) Postal Accounts Employees Association. 4) RMS Employees Association.   5) Central Ground Water Board Employees Association.  6) Indian Audit & Accounts Employees Association  7) Survey of India Employees Association.  8) Census Employees Association.  9) Atomic Energy (RMP Mysore) Employees Association.  10) P& T Audit Employees Association.  11) GPO Employees Association.  12) Postal Admin Employees Association.  13) Central Excise Employees Association.  14) CGHS Employees Association.  15) NAL Employees Association.  16) IMD Employees Association.  17) Civil Accoun

Withdrawal Process for NPS Subscribers - PFRDA

Withdrawal Process for NPS Subscribers - PFRDA Exposure Draft on Operational Withdrawal Process-Request for feedback/comments from Public and All concerned PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY  EXPOSURE DRAFT ON PROPOSED OPERATIONAL WITHDRAWAL PROCESS FOR NPS SUBSCRIBERS   Issued on: 26th December, 2013  Last date to accept Comments: 31st January, 2014  In order to provide an efficient and system driven withdrawal process to NPS subscribers, PFRDA is proposing the following operational procedure for withdrawal of benefits under NPS.  Keeping the above in perspective, the draft operational withdrawal process is proposed and comments from the public and all concerned are invited. It may also be noted that suggestions on improving/ simplifying the process can also be given. 

Dopt Orders on Consolidated Instructions on Forwarding of Applications of Government Servants for Outside Employment-regarding.

Dopt Orders on Consolidated Instructions on Forwarding of Applications of Government Servants for Outside Employment-regarding. No.28011/1/2013-Estt(C) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) North Block, New Delhi Dated the 23rd, December, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Subject: Consolidated Instructions on Forwarding of Applications of Government Servants for Outside Employment-regarding. The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject mentioned above and to say that various instructions/guidelines have been issued by the Government from time to time regarding forwarding of applications of Government Servants for posts outside their own Cadre. All such instructions issued till date have been consolidated under easily comprehensible headings for the facility of reference and placed as Annexure to this O.M. All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the above guidelines to the n

Granting of Risk / Hardship Allowance to CAPF and CRPF

Granting of Risk / Hardship Allowance to CAPF and CRPF  A question has been raised by the Member of Parliament about the provision of Special Allowances to CRPF Personnel deployed in difficult areas and encaged in counter insurgency operations in the country and the concerned Minster of State for Home Affairs Shri R.P.N.Singh replied as under... Government of India has approved grant of Risk/Hardship Allowance to the combatized personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), upto the rank of Commandant, based upon their area of deployment in difficult areas.

Latest strength of Indian Armed Forces...

Latest strength of Indian Armed Forces... While answering to a question in Rajya Sabha, the Defence Minister has given a detailed report in written reply of present strength of the Indian Armed Forces. Increasing the strength of armed forces The present strength of the Indian Armed Forces is as under:

Extension of repayment period for educational loans..!

Extension of repayment period for educational loans..! Time Limit for Repayment of Educational Loans... No such proposal is under consideration of the Government at present, the Minister of State for Finance said in a written reply in the Parliament on 6th December 2013 as follows... "As per revised Model Education Loan Scheme of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), the students are allowed repayment period of 10 years for education loans upto Rs 7.50 lakh and 15 years for loans above Rs 7.50 lakh. 

Benefits of Sixth Pay Commission to Govt employees who retired before 1.1.2006

Benefits of Sixth Pay Commission to Govt employees who retired before 1.1.2006 Benefits of Sixth Pay Commission to retirees... A question has been raised in the Parliament regarding the benefits of 6th CPC to the employees who retired before 1.1.2006, the Dopt Minister Shri V.Narayanasamy replied that the orders for implementation of the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of 6th CPC for revision for pension of past pensioners were issued vide this Department’s Office Memorandum(OM) dated 1.9.2008. The provisions of Para 4.2 of this OM were clarified vide this Department’s letter dated 3.10.2008.

Number of Posts Sanctioned, Filled and Vacant of Regular Civilian Employees in Central Government

Number of Posts Sanctioned, Filled and Vacant of Regular Civilian Employees in Central Government The below detail was submitted in a written reply in the Parliament by the Minister of DOPT Shri V.Narayanasamy on 12th December 2013 to a question regarding the number of Central Government employees is constantly decreasing due to non-filling up of vacancies for the last several years... The Minister said that the details of the number of posts sanctioned, filled and vacant of Regular Civilian Employees in Central Government & Union Territory Administrations as per the ‘Brochure on Pay and Allowances of Central Government Civilian Employees for 2009-2010, 2010-2011 and 2011-12 brought out by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure), as on 1st March of the relevant year are as under:

Maximum age limit for recruitment of Ex-servicemen in the Public Sector Banks/Financial Institutions

Maximum age limit for recruitment of Ex-servicemen in the Public Sector Banks/Financial Institutions Guidelines on reemployment of Ex-servicemen in Public Sector Banks/Financial services have been issued vide the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (Banking Division) (Now Department of Financial Services) OM No.261/16/89-SCT(B) dated the 30th May, 1990.  The OM prescribes the following maximum age limit for recruitment of Ex-servicemen in the Public Sector Banks/Financial Institutions:

Encashment of Leave to be granted to Government Servants on their appointment in Central Public Enterprises

Encashment of Leave to be granted to Government Servants on their appointment in Central Public Enterprises BSNL issued orders to follow the instructions said in the Dopt order published on 24.5.2011 regarding encashment of Leave to be granted to Government Servants on their appointment in Central Public Enterprises (CPSEs) for Government employees working in BSNL on deployment & subsequently get recruited in BSNL...

BPMS published DOP&PW order regarding Fixed Medical Advance to the employees working in interior where AMA not available...

BPMS published DOP&PW order regarding r eimbursement of medical expenses where payment of FMA is allowed to staff working in the interior where AMA not available - request of Shri Mukesh Singh . No.4/4/2013 -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 6th December, 2013 OFFICE MEMORANDUM Sub:- Reimbursement of medical expenses where payment of FMA is allowed to staff working in the interior where AMA not available - request of Shri Mukesh Singh . The undersigned is directed to forward herewith a representation dated 27/6/2013 of Shri Mukesh Singh in original received through Deptt. of Expenditure vide letter No.164/EV/2013- Hindi dated 7.10.2013 for considering the grievances raised therein expeditiously in accordance with the extant rules/instructions under intimation to the representationist to whom a copy

Mobile Seva aims to provide government services to the people through mobile phones and tablets...

Mobile Seva aims to provide government services to the people through mobile phones and tablets... IT Signals the Beginning of a Nationwide Initiative Aimed at Providing Government Services Through Mobile Devices  Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Communications & Information Technology  23-December-2013 19:03 IST ‘Mobile Seva’ Launched  IT Signals the Beginning of a Nationwide Initiative Aimed at Providing Government Services Through Mobile Devices  The ‘Mobile Seva’ (the national mobile-governance initiative of DeitY) was dedicated to the citizens here today by Shri J. Satyanarayana, Secretary, Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY), at a function organized at DeitY, Electronics Niketan. The logo for ‘Mobile Seva’ too was unveiled at the function. 

Central has no proposal to introduce 'Parents Care Leave' on line of 'Child Care Leave'..!

Central has no proposal to introduce 'Parents Care Leave' on line of 'Child Care Leave'..! In Rajya Sabha the Minister of Personnel, Public Grivances and Pensions Shri.V.Narayanasamy said in written reply to a question that there is no proposal to provide for Parent Care Leave on the lines of Child Care Leave (CCL).  And also he replied, "Global Age Watch Index is a measure of quality of life and well-being of older people around the world. It measures the economic, social and political elements. India is ranked 73rd out of 91 countries selected for the index.

Eye tests in CGHS empanelled hospitals labs

Eye tests in CGHS empanelled hospitals labs While answering to a question about the issue of visiting Eye Specilists in CGHS dispensaries in the Rajya Sabha on 17th December 2013 by the Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad as follows... The Eye specialists refer CGHS beneficiary patients for eye tests to CGHS empanelled private hospitals / eye clinics for getting the prescribed tests done. The beneficiary is at liberty to go to any empanelled centre of his choice for getting the prescribed tests done without any prior permission from Department / CGHS Wellness Centre provided the tests are as per CGHS approved list and for which a CGHS approved rate is available. The list of empanelled hospitals / eye clinics are available at the CGHS website http://msotransparent.nic.in .

Merger of 100% DA w.e.f. 1.1.2014 and Merger of 50% DA w.e.f. 1.1.2011 demanded by Confederation of Central Government Gazetted Officers’ Organisation

Merger of 100% DA with effect from 1.1.2014 and Merger of 50% DA with effect from 1.1.2011 demanded by Confederation of Central Government Gazetted Officers’ Organisation Central gazetted officers finalise demands A workshop organised by the Confederation of Central Government Gazetted Officers’ Organisations, Tamil Nadu region, has finalised the common minimum demands to be placed before the 7 Central Pay Commission, including a just and equitable pay at the entry level of Group ‘B’ officers.

Minimum qualifications for recruitment / promotion of teachers for classes I to VIII in Railway Schools - Railway Board Orders

Amendments in the norms of minimum qualifications for recruitment / promotion of teachers for classes I to VIII in Railway Schools (Primary and Trained Graduate Teachers) - Railway Board Orders GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD) RBE No. 127/2013 No.E(P&A)I-2012/PS-5/PE-3 Dated 09.12.2013 The General Manager, All Indian Railways, Including C.L.W., D.L.W., I.C.F. and  Director General / R.D.S.O. Sub: Amendments in the norms of minimum qualifications for recruitment / promotion of teachers for classes I to VIII in Railway Schools (Primary and Trained Graduate Teachers). Ref: Para No.178 of IREM, Vol-l (Revised Edition 1989) The minimum qualifications for recruitment / promotion of Primary School Teachers,Trained Graduate Teachers and Post Graduate Teachers working in Railway Schools have been laid down in Boards letter No. E(P&A)I-87/PS-5/PE-9 dated 04.10.1989, which are in line with those laid down by Kendriya Vidyalaya S

NPS was implemented in respect of Delhi Cantonment Board employees from 01.04.2011...

NPS was implemented in respect of Delhi Cantonment Board employees from 01.04.2011... Pending amount under NPS with Delhi Cantt. Board 94 employees joined service in Delhi Cantonment Board on or after 01.01.2004 and are covered under New Pension Scheme (NPS). However, NPS was implemented in respect of Cantonment Board employees from 01.04.2011 after obtaining approval of the Central Government.  All employees have been covered under Tier-I scheme. Tier-II scheme is optional and no employee of the Board has opted for Tier-II. The Cantonment Board has deposited the due amount of 85 employees (both employee’s and employer’s share). In the case of 9 employees who have not subscribed part of their share for the period from the date of their joining to 31.03.2011 amount to the extent subscribed along with the contribution of the employer has been deposited with the NSDL. 

EPFO to decide PF interest rate on January 14

EPFO to decide PF interest rate on January 14 Retirement fund body Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will announce the interest rate on provident fund (PF) deposits for the current financial year on January 14 and may offer its over 5 crore subscribers a little more than 8.5 per cent provided in 2012-13. "The decision on interest rate on PF deposits for this fiscal is pending for long and a decision would be taken by the board in the next meeting," said Central Provident Fund Commissioner KK Jalan. A decision on the interest rate could not be taken as the Central Board of Trustees has not met after it was reconstituted in May.

7th CPC News - Central Civil Pensioners Forum urged the Centre to announce the name of the chairman and committee members of the VII Central Pay Commission...

7th CPC News -   Central Civil Pensioners Forum urged the Centre to announce the name of the chairman and committee members of the VII Central Pay Commission... ‘Name chief, members of 7th pay commission’ The Central Civil Pensioners’ Forum urged the Centre to announce the name of the chairman and committee members of the VII Central Pay Commission at the earliest, with terms of references in consultation with pensioners representatives and with clear instruction to submit its recommendations before June 2015. A resolution to this effect was adopted at a fourth annual general body meeting of the forum at Srirangam recently.

LIST OF HOLIDAYS DURING THE YEAR 2014 FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT LOCATED IN ODISHA

LIST OF HOLIDAYS DURING THE YEAR 2014 FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT LOCATED IN ODISHA S.No. Holiday Date Saka Date Day 1935 SAKA ERA 1 Milad-Un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad  (Birthday of Prophet Mohammad) Jan-14 Pausha 24 Tuesday 2 Republic Day Jan-26 Magha 06 Sunday 3 Holi Mar-17 Phalguna 26 Monday 1936 SAKA ERA 4 Ram Navami Apr-08 Chaitra 18 Tuesday 5 Mahavir Jayanti Apr-13 Chaitra 23 Sunday 6 Good Friday Apr-18 Chaitra 28 Friday 7 Buddha Prunima May-14 Vaisakha 24 Wednesday 8 Idu'l Fitr Jul-29 Sravana 07 Tuesday 9 Indepe

Requirement of residence proof to renewal of expired CGHS Plastic Cards

Requirement of residence proof to renewal of expired CGHS Plastic Cards - reg. While answering in the Parliament to a question regarding above mentioned the topic, the Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad said that 'Proof of Residence is required for issuing CGHS cards. However, Affidavits are also accepted in absence of commonly accepted proof of residence.

ECHS Orders - Use of Injectables (Anti VEGF Agents)

USE OF INJECTABLES (ANTI VEGF AGENTS) Central Organisation, ECHS Adjutant General's Branch Integrated Headquarters Ministry of Defence (Army) Maude Lines Delhi Cantt-110010 B/49773/AG/ECHS/Rates/Policy 06/12/2013 All Regional Centres USE OF INJECTABLES (ANTI VEGF AGENTS) 1. Further to this office letter No B/49762/AG/ECHS dt 19 Aug 13, addressed to Regional Centre Pune with copy to all Regional Centres. 2. It was observed that the empanelled facilities were taking approval on Appx ‘A’ forInj Avastin for Ophthalmic use and there was a wide variation in rates. The issue was deliberated in consultation with service Ophthalmologist and Rs.2000/- (Two thousand only) per dose of Inj Avastin for Ophthalmic use be applied across all ECHS empanelled institutes.

AIRF's Press Release on the eve of Secret Ballot to be held on 20th & 21st, December, 2013

AIRF's Press Release on the eve of Secret Ballot to be held on 20th & 21st, December, 2013 A.I.R.F All India Railwaymen's Federation 4, State Entry Road, New Delhl-110055 INDIA Railway Strike Ballot from Today New Delhi 19th December, 2013 On the call of All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF) more than one million railwaymen are likely to participate in strike ballot on 20 & 21 December 2013 all over Indian Railways.

Special Class Railway Apprentices’ Examination, 2014

Special Class Railway Apprentices’ Examination, 2014 The Union Public Service Commission will be conducting the Special Class Railway Apprentices’ Examination, 2014 on  January 12, 2014 at various centres all over India as per notification. E-Admit Cards are available on the Commission’s website http://www.upsc.gov.in.  Candidates are advised to download and check their e-admit cards carefully and bring discrepancy, if any, to the notice of the Commission immediately.  

Inclusion of Jat community in the Central List of OBCs...

Inclusion of Jat community in the Central List of OBCs... Inclusion of Jat community in the Central List of OBCs for the States of Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand and Bihar   The Union Cabinet today approved the following as suggested by the Group of Ministers.  Jats are already included in the State List of OBCs in nine States. Formal reports of the State Backward Class Commissions on the subject for the States of Haryana (2012) and Himachal Pradesh (2002) and books relating to socio economic status of farming communities in northern India and caste, land and political power in Uttar Pradesh are available. These may contain valuable and relevant material which can be utilized by the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) to give its advice on the demand for inclusion of Jats in the Central List of OBCs in the States of Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan (two districts), Ut

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) will function as Rashtriya Adarsh Vidyalaya Sangathan (RAVS) - KVS Orders

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) will function as Rashtriya Adarsh Vidyalaya Sangathan (RAVS) - KVS Orders Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) to function as Rashtriya Adarsh Vidyalaya Sangathan (RAVS) for purpose of entering into concession agreements with selected entities in respect of 500 model schools to be setup under Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode and to manage and to administer the agreements thereon reg.

Revised rates of stipend to Trade Apprentices in Ordnance Establishments

Revised rates of stipend to Trade Apprentices in Ordnance Establishments CIRCULAR OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF ACCOUNTS (FYS) 10A, S. K. BOSE ROAD, KOLKATA - 700001 No. Pay/Tech-I/Misc-2/2013/33 Dated: 12/12/2013 To All CsFA (Fys) Sub : Revised rate of stipend to Trade Apprentices A copy of Ministry of Labour & Employment, Directorate General of Employment and Training, Gazette Notification dated 27-09-2013 issued under GSR 662(E), received under Ordnance Factory Board, Kolkata letter No. 13/06/2013/TA/STIP-A/HRD dated 06-11-2013 is forwarded herewith for information and guidance of all concerned. 

CBEC Orders - Cadre Restructuring and re-organization of field formations under central board of excise & customs

CBEC Orders - Cadre Restructuring and re-organization of field formations under central board of excise & customs. F.NoA.11019/08/2013-Ad.IV Government of India Department of Finance Department of Revenue (Central Board of Excise & Customs) HUDCO Vishala, Bhikaji Cama Place New Delhi, December 18, 2013 To The Director General Directorate General of Human Resource Development Customs & Central Excise 409/8 Deep Shikha, Rajendra Place New Delhi – 110 008. Subject:  Cadre Restructuring and re-organization of field formations under central board of excise & customs. Madam I am directed to convey the sanction of the competent authority for creation of 18067 posts in various grades under the central Board of Excise & customs, as per details in Annexure A to this letter, with immediate effect. With the creation of these posts, the total sanctioned staff strength of the Central Board of Excise & Customs will

Retirement age of employees of Sick Central Public Sector Enterprises...

Retirement age of employees of sick CPSEs Retirement age of employees of Sick Central Public Sector Enterprises... The Minister of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises said in Parliament in a written reply to a question that the Department of Public Enterprises is not considering any proposal to enhance the age of superannuation of employees of all sick Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) from 58 to 60 years. 

Treat MCM posts as Group 'B' for all purposes including LTC and CGEGIS in Ordnance Establishments

Treat MCM posts as Group 'B' for all purposes including LTC and CGEGIS in Ordnance Establishments Principal Controller of Accounts (Fys), Kolkata issued orders to treat MCMs are working in Ordnance Factories as Group 'B' for all purposes including LTC and CGEGIS... Entitlement of LTC in Ordnance Factories Office of the Principal Controller of Accounts (Fys) 10A, S.K.Bose Road, Kolkata - 700 001 No.Pay/Tech-I/LTC/2013/31 Dated : 19.11.2013 To All CsFA (Fys) Subject : Entitlement of LTC in Ordnance Factories It has come to the notice that some local Accounts Offices are not allowing LTC to travel by air from their place of posting (or nearest airport) to a city in the NER to the MCMs who are Non-Gazetted Group 'B' officers working in Ordnance Factories. 

Entitlement of 30 days EL Irrespective of option in respect of Industrial Employees of OFs.

Entitlement of 30 days EL Irrespective of option in respect of Industrial Employees of OFs. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION D(Estt/NG) Subject : Entitlement of 30 days EL Irrespective of option in respect of Industrial Employees of OFs. In continuation to this Ministry’s ID of even no. dated 04.10.2013 it is clarified that the entitlement of earned leave of 30 days would be with effect from 20.07.1998 as the clarification was issued in response to ambiguity being raised to the effect of DOP&T’s order dated 20.07.1998 with regard to entitlement of earned leave as was categorically mentioned in the first paragraph of the ID dated 04.10.2013.

7th CPC News - Cabinet proposal soon to constitute 7th Pay Commission

7th CPC News - Cabinet proposal soon to constitute 7th Pay Commission Cabinet proposal soon to constitute 7th Pay Commission The central government is likely to constitute the 7th Pay Commission for revising the salaries of its over 50 lakh employees before the start of process of next general elections due in May, 2014. “The Finance Ministry is working out a Cabinet proposal for constitution of the 7th Pay Commission which could be taken up for consideration in the next couple of weeks,” a source said.

Achievements of Ministry of Defence During the Year 2013 - PIB Report

Achievements of Ministry of Defence During the Year 2013 - PIB Report Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Defence 19-December, 2013 14:53 IST Achievements of Ministry of Defence During the Year 2013  YEAR END REVIEW - 2013 Reaching out to innumerable victims of the devastating flash floods & landslides of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh that struck on 16/17th  June by mounting the biggest ever Rescue & Relief operations in these two States by the Indian Armed Forces was the most visible achievement of the year. The eventful year also saw augmentation of Nation’s defence preparedness by adding new weapon. In defence R&D, successful test flight of 5000 Km range ICBM Agni-V, launching of long-range cruise missile Nirbhoy and continued successful user trials of Agni-II, Agni-III, Agni-IV, Prithvi-II, Supersonic BrahMos and Beyond Visual Range missile “Astra” during the year displayed the nation’s prowess and self-reliance in advanced m

Issue of Intimation under section 143(1) of Income tax act, 1961 - Income Tax Department

Issue of Intimation under section 143(1) of Income tax act, 1961 - Income Tax Department Instruction No.18th/2013 F.No. 225/196/2013-ITA.II Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (CBDT) North Block, New Delhi dated the 17th of December, 2013 To All Chief Commissioners of Income Tax All Directors General of Income Tax Sir/Madam, Subject: - Issue of Intimation under section 143(1) of Income-tax Act, 1961 beyond time-regarding. Several instances have come to the notice of the Board where due to certain technical or other reasons (which inter-alia included wrong migration of PAN and delayed release of returns by the Centralized Processing Cell to the jurisdictional authorities), intimation in refund cases could not be sent to the concerned assessees within the time-frame as prescribed in second proviso to sub-section (1) of section 143 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (‘Act’). This has caused grievances as assessees are unable to get th

Guidelines for conducting Pension Adalats

Guidelines for conducting Pension Adalats 1. Objective  The intention of conducting Pension Adalats is to look into the grievances of Pensioners so as to redress the same by taking on-the-spot decisions there by reducing the delays, if any, in the settlement of their legitimate dues. This kind of interaction with the Pensioners would instill in them a sense of being cared for and attended to, thus, dispelling their feelings of isolation and neglect. It will also give an idea of the kind of problems/difficulties that are being faced by the pensioners and help in identifying the areas of concern in policy that require our urgent attention for amendment, etc. 2. Frequency, Date and Time 2.1 Pensioners’ Adalats may he held twice around January and July every year. Venue and date will he fixed by the concerned organization in consultation with the stakeholders and notified through advertisements inleading newspapers/other media. For this purpose, the following time frame may b

LIST OF CLOSED HOLIDAYS FOR THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES IN TAMIL NADU FOR THE YEAR 2014

Holidays 2014 - Holidays observed in Central Government Offices in Tamil Nadu during the year 2014, the detailed list of holidays with day and dates are given below for your information... LIST OF CLOSED HOLIDAYS FOR THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES IN TAMIL NADU FOR THE YEAR 2014

Implementation of Supreme Court Judgement on Rank Pay Case

Implementation of Supreme Court Judgement on Rank Pay Case  Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Defence  18-December-2013 17:10 IST Implementation of Supreme Court Judgement on Rank Pay Case  In compliance of the Hon’ble Supreme Court order dated 04.09.2012 which dealt with the rank pay matter, the Government has issued an order on 27.12.2012 for implementing the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court.  2840 serving officers and 33814 retired officers of the Army, Navy and Air Force have been paid a total amount of Rs.347 crores as their admissible dues. Additionally, Pension Payment Orders (PPOs) in respect of 12129 Army officers, 2187 Navy officers and 5557 Air Force officers have been revised. 

Medical procedures are same for all categories of CGHS and ECHS beneficiaries...

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Details of Dental Clinics in New Delhi under Central Government Health Scheme...

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