Posts

Showing posts from April, 2016

Aicpin for the month of March 2016

Image
Aicpin for the month of March 2016 Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) – March, 2016 The All-India CPI-IW for March, 2016 increased by 1 point and pegged at 268 (two hundred and sixty eight). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.37 per cent between February, 2016 and March, 2016 when compared with the decrease of (+) 0.40 per cent between the same two months a year ago. More details: http://7thpaycommissionnews.in/

Reservation in promotion

Reservation in promotion Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 28-April, 2016 Reservation in promotion Extant instructions of DoPT provide that reservation in promotion by non-selection method is available to SCs and STs in all Groups i.e. Group A, B, C & D. In case of promotion by selection method, reservation is available to SCs and STs upto lowest rung of Group A. There is no reservation in promotion by selection within Group A. Reservation in posts by promotion under the existing scheme is applicable in which the element of direct recruitment, if any, does not exceed 75%. In accordance with Supreme Court judgment dated 15.07.2014, results of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 1996 for Section Officer grade were revised by UPSC. Appellants, who were declared successful in the modified results of SO LDCE 1996, were included in SOSL 1996 by this Department. Later the benefit was extended

Sanction of Ex-India leave/NOC for proceeding abroad

Sanction of Ex-India leave/NOC for proceeding abroad Government of India Ministry Of Defence Office of the controller General of Defence Accounts Ulan Batar Road,Palam, Delhi Cantt. IMPORTANT CIRCULAR No:AN-I/1351/4/XXVI/NOC Date: 28.04.2016 To, All PCsDA/CsDA & equivalent (through CGDA Website) Subject: Sanction of Ex-India leave/NOC for proceeding abroad The undersigned is directed to intimate that the competent authority has decided that henceforth the instructions/proforma prescribed in the following communications/document will be followed/utilized as regards handling of requests for NOC for proceeding abroad and grant of Ex-India leave to the officers and staff of the Department. (i) DOP&T OM.F.No.11013/8/2015-Estt. AQ-III dated 27-07-2015 prescribing proforma for taking prior permission by the Government Servants for PRIVATE VISITS abroad and the time-limit prescribed for dealing with such requests (ii) An undertaking in terms

Linking Promotion of Teachers to Performance of Students

Linking Promotion of Teachers to Performance of Students Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development 28-April-2016 18:39 IST Linking Promotion of Teachers to Performance of Students There is no such proposal at present to link promotion of teachers to performance of students. Recruitment and service conditions of teachers are in the domain of State Governments/UT Administrations. However, The Central Government has a scheme of National Award to teachers to recognize good performance of teachers across the country. School enrolment campaigns are launched by States at the start of the school academic year for awareness generation to enrol out-of-school children in schools and to reach out hitherto un-reached children in remote areas, working children, girls, children belonging to SC and ST communities, and children in difficult circumstances. The performance of students is related to multiple factors including school and h

Use of Hindi Language in Courts: Minister's Statement in Lok Sabha

Use of Hindi Language in Courts: Minister's Statement in Lok Sabha Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Law & Justice 28-April-2016 17:11 IST Use of Hindi Language in Courts Article 348 (1) of the Constitution of India provides that all proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High court shall be in English Language until Parliament by law otherwise provides. Under Article 348 (2), the Governor of the State may, with the previous consent of the President, authorize the use of the Hindi language or any other language used for any official purpose of the State, in the proceedings of the High Court having its principal seat in that State provided that decrees, judgments or orders passed by such High Courts shall be in English. Section 7 of the Official Languages Act, 1963, provides that the use of Hindi or official language of a State in addition to the English language may be authorized, with the consent of the President of India, by

Review of performance of public servants & Service Verification

Review of performance of public servants & Service Verification Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 28-April-2016 15:09 IST Review of performance of public servants The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions is aware that review of performance of public servants occurs only after attaining age of 50 years or completion of 30 years of service. As per Fundamental Rule (FR) 56 (j): “The Appropriate Authority shall, if it is in the opinion that it is in the public interest so to do, have the absolute right to retire any Government servant by giving him notice of not less than three months in writing or three months’ pay and allowances in lieu of such notice: If he is in Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ service or post in a substantive, quasi-permanent or temporary capacity and had entered Government service before attaining the age of 35 years, after he has attained the age of 50 years.

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Armed Forces Officers and Personnel Below Officer Rank including NCs(E) – Revised rates effective from 1st January 2016

Payment of Dearness Allowance to Armed Forces Officers and Personnel Below Officer Rank including NCs(E) – Revised rates effective from 1st January 2016 F.No.1(2)/2004/D(Pay/Services) Government of India Ministry of Defence New Delhi, the 18th April, 2016 To The Chief of the Army Staff The Chief of the Air Staff The Chief of the Naval Staff Subject: Payment of Dearness Allowance to Armed Forces Officers and Personnel Below Officer Rank including NCs(E) – Revised rates effective from 1st January 2016 . Sir, I am directed to refer to this Ministry’s Letter No.1(2)/2004/D(Pay/services) dated 6th October 2015, on the subject cited above and to say that the president is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Armed Forces Officers and personnel Below officer Rank, including Non-combatants (Enrolled), shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 119% to 125% with effect from 1st January 2016. 2. The provisions contained in paras 2,4 and 5

More life cycle funds for NPS Subscriber

More life cycle funds for NPS Subscriber PROVIDING OPTION OF MORE LIFE CYCLE FUNDS TO THE NPS SUBSCRIBERS 1. The Expert Committee headed by Shri G. N. Bajpai was constituted in September 2014 to review investment guidelines for NPS in Private Sector with various terms of reference. One of the TORs was to reviewing the default scheme viz Life Cycle Fund. 2. The recommendations of EXPERT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW INVESTMENT GUIDELINES FOR NPS SCHEMES IN PRIVATE SECTOR handed over its report to PFRDA. The committee has given following deliberation on the said TOR as below: “On the road to Prudent investor regime, the Regulator may, in the interim allow introduction of a few new schemes to test the risk appetite of the subscribers and build their confidence in asset classes perceived to be riskier viz Equity through the life Cycle fund approach. While the existing life cycle Fund shall continue to be the one with maximum investment in equity pegged at 50% (option LC50), more life c

Provision of Five days week – NFPE

Provision of Five days week – NFPE No.10-01/2016-SR Government of India Ministry of Communications & IT Department of Posts (SR Section) Dak Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001 Dated the 13th April, 2016 Subject : Provision of Five days week – request consideration Kindly find enclosed letter No. PF/GENL/NFPE dated 11-02-2016 received from General Secretary, National Federation of Postal Employees on the above mentioned subject, for necessary action at your end. A reply may be sent to the association directly under intimation to this Division. sd/- (V. Ramaswamy) Assistant Director General (SR & Legal) Source : www.nfpe.blogspot.in

Dr Jitendra Singh urges State Governments to abolish interview for certain jobs

Dr Jitendra Singh urges State Governments to abolish interview for certain jobs Press Information Bureau  Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 22-April-2016 18:14 IST Dr Jitendra Singh urges State Governments to abolish interview for certain jobs Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh has urged State Governments to expedite the process of abolition of interview for selection to such posts where it is not required. He was addressing a meeting of Principal Secretaries of General Administration Departments (GAD) from different States and Union Territories here today. Dr Jitendra Singh recalled that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had suggested the abolition of interviews during Independence Day address from the ramparts of Red Fort on 15th August 2015 and the Department of Perso

Grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance and Patient Care Allowance – NFIR

Grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance and Patient Care Allowance – NFIR Grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA) & Patient Care Allowance (PCA) to Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD RBE No.36/2016 No.E(P&A)II-98/HW-6 Vol.III New Delhi, dated : 18/04/2016 The General Managers/CAOs, All Indian Railways & Production Units etc. Sub: Grant of Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA) & Patient Care Allowance (PCA) to Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ (non-ministerial) Railway employees working in Railway Hospitals & Health Units/Clinics Ref: PNM/AIRF Item No. 7/2010, PNM/NFIR Item No.12/2015 Hospital Patient Care Allowance/Patient Care Allowance was introducedon the Railways in terms of Railway Board’s letter no. E(P&A)II-98/HW-6 dt. 09.01.2008. As per paragraph 2 (a) (ii), of the letter dt. 9-1-2008 Pharmacists were also made eligiblle for grant of HPCA/PCA subject to fulfilment of the conditions

OROP Arrears not paid : What to do next?

OROP Arrears not paid : What to do next? WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE O.R.O.P. ARREARS ? May be due to the non-availability of the following particulars with your bank, they have not paid. Therefore, please arrange to send the attested proof of the following particulars:- 1. Rank 2. Qualifying service. 3. Group 4. Date of Birth. Please take a Xerox copies of the proof, get attested by your Bank’s Manager and send it to the CPPC of your bank by Registered Post immediately. It is better if you can send the OROP arrears calculation sheet also along with the documents. For OROP calculation sheet, please click here. Click FAQ on the Home page read the procedure for payment. Addresses of some important banks and email addresses. 1. State Bank of India, CPPC, 112/4 Kaliamman Koil Street, Virugambakkam, Chennai 92. Email: cppc.zoche@sbi.co.in 2. Canara Bank, CPPC, Besavangudi, Bangalore 4. Email: cppc@canarabank.com 3. Indian Bank, CPPC, 6

Dorai focus on two crucial issues of 50% DA Merger and 3% Increment before Empowered Committee

Dorai focus on two crucial issues of 50% DA Merger and 3% Increment before Empowered Committee 1. RETENTION OF 3% INCREMENT IN VII CPC RECOMMENDATIONS IN CASE OF PROMOTION LEADS TO LOWER FINANCIAL BENEFITS BY FEW THOUSANDS THAN THE EXISTING BENEFITS UNDER 6TH CPC RECOMMENDATIONS 2. NON RECOMMENDATION OF VII CPC REGARDING MERGER OF 50% OF D.A. WITH BASIC PAY WHEN D.A. CROSSES 50% IS A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT Dear Readers, In addition to the various genuine demands raised by the various Central Government Employees Federations/Associations with the Empowered Committee of Secretaries, I would like them to bring these 2 important crucial issues before the Empowered Committee of Secretaries for implementation: 1. RETENTION OF 3% INCREMENT IN VII CPC RECOMMENDATIONS IN CASE OF PROMOTION LEADS TO LOWER FINANCIAL BENEFITS BY FEW THOUSANDS THAN THE EXISTING BENEFITS UNDER 6TH CPC RECOMMENDATIONS: The financial benefit would be much lower than what a government servant would

PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL FROM NPS ORDERS ISSUED BY PFRDA

PARTIAL WITHDRAWAL FROM NPS ORDERS ISSUED BY PFRDA Click here to view Order – 1 (PFRDA Circular Dt: 21.3.2016) Click Here to view Order – 2 (NSDL Circular Dt: 31.3.2016) Click here to view Order – 3 (Application Form)

OROP ARREARS IN YOUR ANDROID PHONES

OROP ARREARS IN YOUR ANDROID PHONES PAY AND PRINT YOUR O.R.O.P. ARREARS AND REVISED PENSION YOU CAN BROWSE IN YOUR ANDROID PHONES ALSO. WE ARE CONSTRAINED TO CHARGE FOR THE SERVICES. PLEASE BEAR WITH US. Visit: http://exweltrust.in Please click “Subscription” menu, select plan by clicking On the “Get started now button” Please provide your details and submit the form by clicking The “Payumoney” button. You will be directed to Payumoney site, you can pay the amount. Once payment is successful, you will be redirected to exweltrust site With confirmation message and transaction id number. You will receive message for receipt of money. You can now click “Pension Arrears” yellow button and login With your registered details. At the end “Print PDF” button for arrears print out. You can use this service for 15 days. You can charge small amount And help your friends to get OROP arrears. You need not refer any chart. Only you need the followin

Central Government decides to withdraw the notification on withdrawal from EPF

Central Government decides to withdraw the notification on withdrawal from EPF Government Decides to withdraw the 10th February 2016 Notification with Immediate Effect Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Labour & Employment 21-April-2016 17:51 IST Government Decides to withdraw the 10th February 2016 Notification with Immediate Effect Government had issued a notification dated 10th February 2016 regarding rules for withdrawal from EPF Funds by the members. Under the revised rules, the employee was permitted to withdraw the employees’ share from the fund (which is 12% of the wages). However, it was prescribed that the employers’ share of contribution towards the Provident Fund (which is 3.67% of wage) would be allowed to be withdrawn only at the age of retirement (58 years). The objective was to provide a minimum social security to the workers at the time of retirement. It was noticed that over 80% of the claims settled by EPFO belonged t

Prepare for strike we are sure the of getting better wage hike

Prepare for strike we are sure the of getting better wage hike Comrades, The flash strike against the recent PF Rules, 2016 of the Central Government (i.e., Centre’s new rule on Provident Fund withdrawal) by large section of Garment Factory Workers and other Industrial Workers of Karnataka State on 18th and 19th April 2016 received immense response and there was a massive protest which resulted in road blocks for hours together, thereby the entire traffic of Bengaluru City was paralyzed. The traffic was also severely affected on Mysore, Tumkur and Hosur roads. The COC Karnataka extended moral support and sympathy for this Labour Movement. The February 10th notification was under attack from trade unions from the beginning. The notification was published in the gazette on February 26 and created technical problems. The violence in Bengaluru prompted the Labour Ministry, Govt. of India to cancel the February 10 notification which put restrictions on 100% withdrawal from t

LTC 80 Air Fare of Air India – Updated Domestic LTC Fares

LTC 80 Air Fare of Air India – Updated Domestic LTC Fares Air India Domestic Fares (Apex & Instant Purchase Fares) Fares for the month of April ‐ 2016 Domestic : LTC Fares – Table IV and Domestic : Remarks & Notings – Table VIII CLICK TO CHECK AIR INDIA LTC 80 SCHEME FARES WITH OUR SIMPLE SEARCH BOX

NIVARAN – Online system for grievance redressal of both serving as well as retired Railwaymen

NIVARAN – Online system for grievance redressal of both serving as well as retired Railwaymen Railway Minister directs to develop an online system for grievance redressal of both serving as well as retired Railwaymen. The system called NIVARAN to come into operation by 24th June, 2016. The System to have provision for progress tracking and appeal. Railway Minister to personally review and monitor the functioning of this system. The move to benefit around 27 lakhs persons. In an innovative measure aimed at staff welfare, Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has directed railway administration to develop an online system for the redressal of grievances of Railway Employees both serving as well as retired. The IT Department of Indian Railways has started working on developing this system which will be called “NIVARAN” and will come into operation by 24.06.2016. Under this system, a railway personnel will be able to submit his grievances online and ca

PM’s awards for excellence in Public Administration

PM’s awards for excellence in Public Administration Civil Services Day function on April 20-21, 2016 The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will confer PM’s awards for excellence in Public Administration to civil servants on April 21, 2016. PM Awards for Excellence in Public Administration have been instituted with a view to acknowledge, recognize and reward the extraordinary and innovative work done by officers of the Central and State Governments for the welfare of common citizen. The Civil Services Day function will be organised at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on April 20- 21, 2016 by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. A new category of Excellence in implementing a Priority Programme which includes Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY), Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), Swachh Vidyalaya and Soil Health Card Scheme has been added to the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in P

Govt puts on hold new Provident Fund withdrawal norms till July 31

Govt puts on hold new Provident Fund withdrawal norms till July 31 The Govt puts on hold new Provident Fund withdrawal norms till July 31. New PF withdrawal norms proposes to bar withdrawal of employer’s contribution to the provident fund corpus until the employee attains the age of 58 years. On the issue of new Provident Fund withdrawal norms, the government today decided to keep the implementation of new norms in abeyance for three more months till July 31st. The announcement comes in the midst of protest by labour unions in several parts of the country against the new norms. People have also launched online campaign against the decision, which was to be implemented from February 10 but was later put on hold till April 30. In February, the ministry had issued a notification restricting 100 per cent withdrawal of provident fund by members after unemployment of more than two months. Source: DDI News

CSD facilities to Family Pensioners of the Retired Defence Civilian Employees

CSD facilities to Family Pensioners of the Retired Defence Civilian Employees MOD Order for granting CSD facilities to Family Pensioners of the Retired Defence Civilian Employees GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEFENCE ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT No. ANN/VI/7063/CSD/Corr Dated: 12.04.2016 To The PCsDA/PCA (Fys)/CsDA (Through CGDA Website) Subject: Grant of CSD Canteen Facilities to Retired Defence Civilian Employees. Reference: Ministry of Defence, D(Mov) No. 8(14)/2015-D(Mov) dated 04.03.2016. A copy of the Orders on the subject, wherein the Family Pensioners of the Retired Defence Civilian Employees have been made eligible for the Canteen Facilities, received from the Ministry of Defence is enclosed for information. (Mustaq Ahmad) Sr.ACGDA(AN) MOD Order for granting CSD facilities to Family Pensioners of Retired Defence Civilian Employees F.No.8(14)/2015-D(MoV) Government of India Ministry of Defence Sena Bhawan, New Delhi

7th Pay Commission Pay and Entitlements Calculator for Central Government Employees

7th Pay Commission Pay and Entitlements Calculator for Central Government Employees 7th CPC Pay and Entitlement Calculator One of the popular website among Central Government Employees and Pensioners, provided here a simple and elegant calculator for Central Government Employees to know their individual Pay, Allowances and Entitlements recommended by 7th Central Pay Commission. Visitors are requested to write comments on this functioning to help to serve better after implementation of 7th CPC. Click to calculate your pay & entitlements... Try other calculators for Existing Employees: Enter or select your 6th CPC pay details and get your 7th CPC revised pay details as per the recommendations of 7th CPC 7th PAY COMMISSION PAY SCALE CALCULATOR Enter or select your 6th CPC pay details and get your 7th CPC revised pay and arrears details from Jan 2016 as per the recommendations of 7th CPC 7th PAY COMMISSION PAY ARREARS CALCULATOR Just enter your imaginary or expected

Affected Pre-2006 Pensioners will get arrears from 1.1.2006 due to qualifying service issue – PCDA Circulars on 8.4.2016

Affected Pre-2006 Pensioners will get arrears from 1.1.2006 due to qualifying service issue – PCDA Circulars on 8.4.2016 The Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions) issued an order regarding the arrears payment for the affected pre-2006 pensioners with effect from 1.1.2006. “All pension disbursing authorities (PDAs) are therefore, requested to revise the pension in affected cases in terms of Govt. OM No. 38/37/08-P&PW (A), dated 06-04-2016 w.e.f 01.01.2006. Payment made w.e.f. 01.01.2006 will be adjusted against the arrears now being paid and these cases may be reflected in the monthly account sent to this office as ‘change item’.” Revision of pension of Pre-2006 pensioners – PCDA pension circular C-149 OFFICE OF THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS) DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD – 211014 Toll Free No. 1800-180-5321 Circular No: C-149 No:-GI/C/0198/Vol-V/Tech O/o the Pr.C.D.A. (Pensions) Draupadighat Allahabad – 211014 Dated:-

Tax benefit available under National Pension System (NPS) – AIRF

Tax benefit available under National Pension System (NPS) – AIRF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA) (RAILWAY BOARD) RBE No. 31/2016 No 2012/F(E)III/1(1)/4 Dated: 07.04.2016 The GMs/FA&CAOs, All Indian Railways/Production Units/RDSO. (As per mailing list) Subject: Tax benefit available under National Pension System (NPS) A copy of Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA)’s letter No.PFRDA/23/CORP/20/5 dated 25.02.2016 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. The contents of the letter regarding opening of e-NPS account shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. · 2. Please acknowledge receipt. (Sanjay Prashar) Deputy Director Finance, (Estt.)lll, Railway Board. Source: AIRF Click to view the PFRDA Letter dt:25.2.2016 BREAKING NEWS FINMIN ORDERS  :  6% DR TO CENTRAL GOVT PENSIONERS FROM 1.1.2016   7TH CPC ARREARS CALCULATOR 2016 FOR CENTRAL

OROP Anomalies : Write your views and suggestions to MoD and DESW

OROP Anomalies : Write your views and suggestions to MoD and DESW Public Notice for addressing anomalies on One Rank One Pension (OROP) F. No. 12(39)/2015/D(Pen/Pol)(Part-V) Ministry of Defence Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare D(Pension/Policy) New Delhi, Dated 13.04.2016 Public Notice for addressing anomalies on One Rank One Pension (OROP) Government of India, Ministry of Defence, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare vide notification No. 12(1)/2014/D(Pen/Pol)/Part-II dated 07.11.2015 issued orders for implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme for Defence pensioners. Detailed implementation orders of OROP with 101 tables containing revised pensions of different ranks and categories have also been issued by MoD, DESW vide order No. 12(1)/2014/D(Pen/Policy)-Part-II dated 03.02.2016 and uploaded on the website of DESW at www.desw.gov.in. The Pension Disbursing Agencies (PDAs) have been authorized to carry out revision of pension of pre 1.7.2014 pens

NFIR write to Railway Board to settle the issue of stepping up of pay of Seniors drawing less pay than the Juniors

NFIR write to Railway Board to settle the issue of stepping up of pay of Seniors drawing less pay than the Juniors Stepping up of pay of Seniors drawing less pay than the Juniors consequent on fixation of pay due to implementation of 6th CPC recommendations between Direct Recruits and Promotees – item no. 8 and para no. 20 & 21 of the Record Note of the meeting of the Standing Committee of National Council JCM held on 7th May 2014 NFIR National Federation of Indian Railwaymen 3, CHELMSFORD ROAD, NEW DELHI – 110055 Dated: 1110412016 The Secretary (E), Railway Board, New Delhi Dear Sir, Sub: Stepping up of pay of Seniors drawing less pay than the Juniors consequent on fixation of pay due to implementation of 6th CPC recommendations between Direct Recruits and Promotees – item no. 8 and para no. 20 & 21 of the Record Note of the meeting of the Standing Committee of National Council JCM held on 7th May 2014. NFIR’s letter No. IV/NFIR/6th CPC/Main

Revised rates of Allowances can be included in 7th Pay Commission Arrears calculation?

Revised rates of Allowances can be included in 7th Pay Commission Arrears calculation? 7th CPC Pay and Arrears Calculator and Allowances Revised rates of Allowances can be included in 7th Pay Commission Arrears calculation? The Central Government employees know the fact from their past experience that the Allowances will not be given retrospective effect whenever it is got implemented. In Previous Pay Commissions, the increased amount in Allowances like HRA and TA will not be added in the Arrears because all the revised rates of Allowances are paid with effect from the date of Notification issued. If the Notification issued on 1st July 2016, it is not sure whether the government will implement the revised rate of Allowance from January 2016. The Central Staffs will be at loss of six Months Arrears in respect of revised rates of Allowances if it is implemented with effect from the date of issue of Notification. Difference in the Basic Pay alone will be paid as Arrears.