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TA on transfer to/from NER, Union Territories of AN, Lakshadweep Islands and Ladakh

TA on transfer to/from NER, Union Territories of AN, Lakshadweep Islands and Ladakh – in respect of the Central Government employees

No. 19030/1/2017-E.IV
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
***

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 16th June, 2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Travelling Allowance on transfer to/from North-Eastern Region, Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep Islands and Ladakh – in respect of the Central Government employees.

The undersigned is directed to refer to Para 3 (iii) of this Department’s OM No. 19030/1/2017-E.IV dated 13.07.2017 regarding Travelling Allowance on implementation of recommendations of 7th CPC, wherein it had been mentioned that production of receipt/vouchers is mandatory in r/o transfer to North-East Region, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Ladakh.

2. Several references have been received in this Department seeking clarification that in case the officer is transferred from North East Region to other part of India or vice-versa and the family of the Government employee does not accompany him whether production of receipt/vouchers is mandatory to claim 1/3rd amount of entitlement of transportation of personal effects.

Also Read: 7th CPC Travelling Allowance Rules FINMIN ORDER

3. The matter has been considered in this Department. It has been decided that on transfer to North East Region, Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep Islands and Ladakh or vice-versa, the condition regarding production of receipt/voucher will be as under:

(a) If the family of the Government employee does not accompany him on transfer to /from these areas, the employee is entitled to carry personal effects upto 1/3rd of his entitlement and production of receipt/voucher is not mandatory to claim 1/3rd of his entitlement for transportation of personal effects.

(b) If the family of the Government employee accompanies him on transfer to/from these areas, the employee is entitled to the admissible cost of transportation of personal effects and production of receipt/voucher is mandatory to claim admissible amount as per his entitlement for transportation of personal effects.

4. This order shall be effective from date of issuance of this OM. Past cases already settled shall not be re-opened.

5. This is issued with the approval of Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure).

(Nirmala Dev)
Director

 

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Modification of instructions regarding Booking of Air Tickets on Government account: FINMIN ORDER

Modification of instructions regarding Booking of Air Tickets on Government account: FINMIN ORDER

No.19024/03/2021-E.IV
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi.
Dated the 16th June, 2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Modification of instructions regarding Booking of Air Tickets on Government account.

In view of the decision of the Government for disinvestment of Air India, it has already been decided that in all cases of air travel where the Government of India bears the cost of air passage, air tickets shall be purchased only from the three Authorized Travel Agents viz.

(i) M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited (BLCL),
(ii) M/s Ashok Travels & Tours (ATT).
(iii) Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC),

2. The choice of the travel agent for booking of ticket for tour and LTC from those in Para 1 is left open to the Ministry/Department and to the official in case of self booking, based on convenience and service quality. Tickets for all employees for a single tour should be done through one selected travel agent only. No agency charges/convenience fees will be paid to these three booking agencies.

Also Read: DOPT Clarification for relaxation of purchase of air tickets from authorized Travel Agents for LTC

3. Employees are to choose flight having the Best Available Fare on their entitled travel class which is the Cheapest Fare available, preferably for Non-stop flight in a given slot at the time of booking :-

(a) On the day of travel in the desired 3 hours slot of following time band – 00.00 to 03.00, 03.00 to 06.00, 06.00 to 09.00, 09.00 to 12.00, 12.00 to 15.00, 15.00 to 18.00, 18.00 to 21.00, 21.00 to 24.00

(b) With provision of optimizing within a 10% price band, for convenience and comfort,

4. Employees are encouraged to book flight tickets at least 21 days prior to the intended date of travel on tour and LTC, to avail the most competitive fares and minimize burden on the exchequer. Bookings may be made even if the approval of the tour programme is still under process.

5. Any bookings made within less than 72 hours of intended travel on Tour, will require the submission of self-declared justification by the employee.

6. Employees are also encouraged to avoid unnecessary cancellations. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before intended travel, will require the submission of a self-declared justification by the employee.

7. Employees should preferably book only one ticket for each leg of intended travel. Holding of more than one ticket is not allowed. However, in case of special exigencies or exceptional circumstances, a maximum of two tickets for the alternative flights for different time-slot may be booked for same leg of travel with the self-declared justification for the same.

8. (a) While tickets may be arranged by the office through the travel agent, employees are encouraged to make ticket booking digitally through the Self Booking Tool/online booking website/portal of these 3 authorized agencies only.

(b) Employees must register their official Government Email-Id with these 3 agencies to book their air tickets digitally through above modes for travel by any airlines.

9. Ministries/Departments should ensure the availability of sanctioned Budget for Domestic and Foreign travel for their employees.

10. In case of unavoidable circumstances, where the booking of ticket is done from unauthorized travel agent/website, the Financial Advisors of the Ministry/Department and Head of Department not below the rank of Joint Secretary in subordinate /attached offices are authorized to grant relaxation.

11. All Ministries/Departments are to clear their dues on account of air ticket to the concerned travel agent within a maximum of 30 days from completion of journey.

12. To ensure timely payment of air ticket to the travel agents, to confirm the performance of journey, the employee has to submit a certificate/undertaking in prescribed proforma (enclosed as Annexure-1) within 72 hours of completion of journey. TA bill may be submitted later as per the existing rules.

13. Ministries/Departments must clear all previous outstanding dues to the travel agents by 31st August, 2022.

14. No Mileage Points will be generated against travel on Government account.

15. All Ministries/Departments are directed to ensure strict compliance of the order and to widely circulate this O.M. in all offices including Attached/Subordinate Offices/Autonomous Bodies under their control.

16. This O.M. is issued in supersession of all existing instructions on the subject.

17. This is issued with the approval of the Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure).

(Nirmala Dev)
Director

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Central Govt Employees can also purchase iPad by availing of Computer Advance

Central Govt Employees can also purchase iPad by availing of Computer Advance

F.No.12(04)/2022-E. IIA
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 13th June, 2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Clarification whether iPad comes under the definition of personal Computer for the purpose of grant of Computer Advance – reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that requests have been received in this Department seeking clarification on the subject cited above.

2. The requests have been considered in this Department and it has been decided that an official can also purchase an iPad by availing Computer Advance subject to other conditions as mentioned in our OM No. 12(1)/E.II(A)/2016 dated 07.10.2016.

3. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.

(Sunil Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tel: 011-23095705

All Ministries/Departments of Government of India.

 

 

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Implementation of recommendations on Transfer of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) on Administrative/Vigilance grounds

Implementation of recommendations on Transfer of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) on Administrative/Vigilance grounds

No. 17-31/2016-GDS
Government of India
N4inistry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001
Dated: 31.05.2022

Office Memorandum

Subject: Implementation of recommendations on Transfer of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) on Administrative/Vigilance grounds.

Reference this office OM of even number dated 21.10.2019 vide which instructions on transfer of GDS on Administrative/Vigilance grounds were circulated.

2. Various references have been received. The matter was examined. The Competent Authority has approved the following clause to be inserted in the existing guidelines:-

2-G : Determination of seniority:-

The seniority of the transferee GDS shall remain intact and will be fixed in order of the following criteria :

(a) Date of initial joining as GDS,
(b) Date of birth (i.e. older age), if the date of initial joining as GDS clashes with any other GDS,
(c) Date of acquiring essential educational qualification, if the date of birth also clashes with any other GDs.

Also Read: Gramin Dak Sevaks – GDS latest updates

4. The undersigned is, therefore, directed by the Competent Authority to request you to circulate the above changes to all concerned immediately.

5. The rest instructions in this Office Memorandum of even number dated 21.10.2019 will hold good.

(Jagdeep Gupta)
Director (Establishment)

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Reservation for Handicapped (Persons with Disability) in engagement of Gramin Dak sevaks

Reservation for Handicapped (Persons with Disability) in engagement of Gramin Dak sevaks

No. 17-08/2017-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi 110001
Dated: 02.06.2022

Office Memorandum

Subject: Reservation for Handicapped (Persons with Disability) in engagement of Gramin Dak sevaks.

Reference this office letter of even number dated 26.02.2019 and 08.03.2019 vide which instructions on reservation for Handicapped (Persons with Disability) in engagement of Gramin Dak Sevaks were circulated.

2. Various references have been received for inclusion of sub-category “Intellectual Disability” of Persons with Disability (PwD). The matter was examined in consultation with Department of Empowerment, Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), and Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Accordingly, the Competent Authority has approved the following substitution in the existing guidelines.

SI. No Name of the Posts Categories of disability suitable for the post Precent of reservation for each categories
1 BPM / ABPM / Dak Sevaks (a) Low vision (LV); 01%
(b) D (Deaf), HH(Hard of hearing), 01%
(c) One Arm(OA), One leg(OL),
Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack victim
01%
(d) Specific learning disability/ Intellectual Disability.

Multiple disabilities from amongst disabilities mentioned at (a) to (d) except Deaf and Blindness
01%

Also Read: Gramin Dak Sevaks – GDS Latest Updates

3. Further, where in any engagement cycle/schedule/year, any vacancy cannot be filled up due to non-availability of a substitute person with benchmark disability or for any other sufficient reasons, such vacancy shall be carried forward in the succeeding engagement cycle/schedule/year. If in the succeeding engagement cycle/schedule/year also suitable person with benchmark disability is not available, it may first be interchanged among the above categories and only when there is no Person with Disability available for the post in that cycle/schedule/year, the engagement authority shall fill up the vacancy by engagement of a person, other than a Person with Disability.

4. The undersigned is, therefore, directed by the Competent Authority to request you to circulate the above changes to all concerned.

5. The rest instructions in this office Memorandum of even number dated 26.02.2019 will hold good.

(Jagdeep Gupta)
Director (Establishment)

 

 

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Career progression for MTS staff in Central Secretariat Ministries/Departments

Career progression for MTS staff in Central Secretariat Ministries/Departments

No. 25/13/2022-CS.II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 4th June, 2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Career progression for MTS staff in Central Secretariat Ministries/Departments.

The undersigned is directed to say that in pursuance of the recommendations of the 6th CPC, all Group-D posts in Govt. of India doing different duties had been re-designated as Multi-Tasking Staff vide DoPT OM No.AB-14017/6/2009-Estt (RR) dated 30th April, 2010. The Ministries/Departments were asked to adopt the designation of MTS for some common categories of posts in the secretariat offices and to classify the posts as Group-C in Pay Band-1 with Grade Pay of Rs.1800. As per the instructions therein the Ministries/Departments were supposed to amend the Recruitment Rules for erstwhile Group-D posts as per the Model RRs to fill up the vacancies of MTS.

2. Pursuance to the O.M. dated 20.4.2010, the Staff Selection Commission is also conducting recruitment for selection of MTS on annual basis based on the vacancies reported by the respective Ministries/ Departments.

3. In view of the above, for better career management of MTSs working in Central Secretariat Ministries/Departments, all the cadre units are requested to please furnish the information as per the Annexure-I through email at [email protected] by 10th June, 2022.

(Bhagirath Jha)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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AICPIN for the month of April 2022

AICPIN April 2022: Expected DA from July 2022

The All-India CPI-IW for April, 2022 increased by 1.7 points and stood at 127.7 (one hundred twenty seven point seven). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 1.35 per cent with respect to previous month compared to an increase of 0.42 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.

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The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 0.80 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Wheat Atta, Potato, Tomato, Cauliflower, French bean, Peas, Lemon, Brinjal, Apple, Banana, Orange Soyabeen Oil, Sunflower Oil, Dairy Milk, Cow Milk, Poultry Chicken, Cooked Meal, Petrol, Diesel, Cooking Gas, kerosene Oil, Auto Rickshaw Fare, Bus Fare, Allopathic Medicine, Mobile Handset, Motor Cycle, Barbar & Beautician Charges etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Onion, Drumstick, Bitter Guard, Parwal, Chili Green, Carrot, Egg Hen, Electricity Charges, Flower Garland, etc. putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Gurugram recorded a maximum increase of 7.4 points followed by Jalandhar with 6.5 points. Among others, 3 centres recorded increase between 5 to 5.9 points, 3 centres recorded increase between 4 to 4.9 points, 3 centres between 3 to 3.9 points, 23 centres between 2 to 2.9 points, 32 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 19 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Darjeeling recorded a maximum decrease of 0.8 points followed by Alwar and Shilong with 0.2 points each.

Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 6.33 per cent compared to 5.35 per cent for the previous month and 5.14 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 7.05 per cent against 6.27 per cent of the previous month and 4.78 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, compiles Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month.

Y-o-Y Inflation based on CPI-IW (Food and General)

AICPIN April 2022

All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for March, 2022 and April, 2022

Sr. No.GroupsMarch, 2022 April, 2022
IFood & Beverages125.4127.5
IIPan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants144.1144.4
IIIClothing & Footwear123.9125.6
IVHousing118.9118.9
VFuel & Light160.6164.9
VIMiscellaneous123.9125.8
 General Index126.0127.7

CPI-IW: Groups Indices

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Eligibility for two family pensions – DOPPW Clarification

Eligibility for two family pensions

No. 1/1(45)/2022-P&PW (E)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Pension & Public Grievance
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
(Desk-E)

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Dated May 23, 2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:– Eligibility for two family pensions- clarification regarding

The undersigned is directed to state that representations/references have been received in this Department seeking clarification in regard to entitlement of a member if family for family pension from two different sources in respect of the same Government servant/pensioner, e.g. in respect of military service and civil service or in respect of service rendered in autonomous body and civil Government Department.

2. Before amendment of the erstwhile Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 on 27th December, 2012, sub rule 13-A of Rule 54 of those Rules prohibited grant of family pension from the civil side to a re-employed military pensioner, if the military pensioner had opted for family pension for the military service rendered by him. Similarly, sub-rule 13-B of Rule 54 of those Rule prohibited grant of two family pensions to a person who was already in receipt of Family Pension or was eligible therefor under any other rules of the Central Government or a State Government and/or Public Sector Undertaking/Autonomous Body/Local Fund under the Central or a State Government. Sub-rules 13-A and 13-B were omitted vide notification No. 1/33/2012-P&PW (E) dated 27th December, 2012 (effective from 24th September, 2012). Thus the restriction on entitlement of family pension from two different sources in respect of the same Government servant/pensioner in such cases was removed by the aforesaid amendment notification. This position was also clarified vide this Department’s O.M. No. 1/33/2012-P&PW (E) dated 16th January, 2013.

Also Read: Dependency criteria for grant of two family pensions

3. The Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 have been notified on 20th December, 2021 replacing the erstwhile Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972. Rule 50 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 deals with family pension. This rule also does not provide for any restriction on grant of family pension from two different sources in respect of the same Government servant/pensioner.

4. In view of the above, it is clarified that there is no restriction in the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 on grant of family pension to a family member from two different sources in respect of the same Government servant/pensioner, in cases referred to in para 2 above.

5. However, entitlement of two family pensions to a member of the family consequent on death of two different Government servants/pensioners shall continue to be subject to the restriction in sub-rule 12(a) and sub-rule 13 of Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021.

(Sanjoy Shankar)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

1. All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India
2. O/o the Comptroller & Auditor General of India
3. O/o the Controller General of Accounts, Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi.
4. NIC-for uploading on Department’s Website

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Paid holiday: Bye Elections to 3 Assembly Constituencies of Odisha, Kerala and Uttarakhand

Grant of paid holiday to employees on the day poll – Bye Elections to 3 Assembly Constituencies of Odisha, Kerala and Uttarakhand

F. No. 12/1/2022-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Establishment (JCA) Section

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 20 May, 2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Bye Elections to 3 Assembly Constituencies of Odisha, Kerala and Uttarakhand – Grant of paid holiday to employees on the day poll – Reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that, as informed by the Election Commission of India, vide their letter No. 78/EPS/2022, dated 10/05/2022, bye-election to fill vacancies in the following Assembly Constituencies of Odisha, Kerala and Uttarakhand are scheduled to be held, as under:

Schedule for Bye-election in 3 Assembly Constituencies

S. No. State No. & Name of Assembly ConstituencyDate of Poll Day
1Odisha 06- Brajarajnagar 31.05.2022Tuesday
2Kerala 83-Thrikkakara 31.05.2022Tuesday
3Uttarakhand 55-Champawat31.05.2022Tuesday

2. In this regard, it is stated that the guidelines have been issued by this Department, vide OM No. 12/14/99-JCA, dated 10.10.2001, regarding closure of Central Government Offices and grant of paid holiday to all concerned, including the daily wagers/casual workers, on the date of election. It is reiterated that all the Central Government Offices and the Central Industrial Establishments, shall remain closed in the notified areas, where bye election to the State Legislative Assemblies are scheduled to be conducted, on the date of Poll, to enable all concerned to exercise their right to vote

Also Read: DOPT Orders 2022

3. The above instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned.

4. Hindi version will follow.

(S.P. Pant)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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Revised eligibility criteria for engagement to Gramin Dak Sevaks posts

Revised eligibility criteria for engagement to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) posts

No. 17-02/2018-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001

Dated: 11.05.2022

TO
All Chief Postmaster General/Postmasters General

Subject: Revised eligibility criteria for engagement to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) posts.

Kindly refer to this office letter of even number dated 08.03.2019 vide which instructions on the above subject was circulated.

2. In this context, it is informed that consequent upon implementation of revised GDS online engagement process several changes in existing revised eligibility criteria for engagement to GDS posts have been taken place. The Competent Authority has approved the following substitution in para IT(iii), VI and XI (i) & (ii) of existing revised eligibility criteria:-

Para II (iii) : Basic Computer Training:-

“An undertaking has to be submitted by the candidate declaring that he/she has adequate knowledge to operate Computer desktop/laptop/POS/mobile etc. to work on the Departmental softwares.”

Para- VI: Furnishing of Security:- Deleted.

Para- XI: (i) Method of Submission of Application and Fee:-

Application can be submitted online only at https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.inApplications received from any other mode shall not be entertained.

Fee: A fee of Rs.100/-/-(Rupees one hundred only) is to be paid by the applicants for all posts notified within the chosen Division. However, payment of fee is exempted for all female candidates, SC/ST candidates, PwD candidates and Transwomen candidates.

(ii) Selection of Division and exercising preferences:-

The candidate can select only one Division for submission of his/her candidature for all the eligible posts of the Selected Division. The candidate has to validate his/her details by giving Registration number and OTP sent to the registered mobile number. On selecting the Division, a list of all eligible posts (based on community and age) will be displayed against which candidate has to give his/her preference. Preference and option once exercised /submitted by the candidate is final and will not be changed under any circumstances. Hence, candidates should exercise due care in this. Candidate will not be considered for a post, for which he/she has not given/indicated his/her preference. However, only one post will be offered among all the posts in a notification if she/he has applied for one or more posts in any one Division under any Circle.

Example: – If a candidate opts for five posts with preference post1, post2, post3, post4, post5 etc. and selected as meritorious in more than one post, the first post in the order of preference, against which he/she is found most suitable, will be offered and the candidature for all the remaining posts will be forfeited. However, based on the merit, if the candidate gets a post of his/her choice, his other preferences will be forfeited for consideration.

4. The undersigned is, therefore, directed by the Competent Authority to request you to circulate the above changes to all concerned immediately.

5. The rest instructions of letter of even number dated 08.03.2019 will hold good.

Yours faithfully

(D.K. Tripathi)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

Copy forwarded to-.

  1. PS to Minister of Communications Minister of State for Communications
  2. Sr.PPS to Secretary (Posts)/Sr.PPS to Director General Postal Services
  3. PPS/PS to Additional DG (Co-ordination)/Member(Banking)/Member(O)/ Member (P) /Member(Planning & HRD)/Member PLI) / Member (Tech)
  4. Chief General Manager BD Directorate/Parcel Directorate/PLI Directorate
  5. Director RAKNPA Ghaziabad: Chief General Manager, CEPT, Bengaluru
  6. Addl. Director General, APS Bhawan, New Delhi
  7. Sr. Deputy Director General (Vigilance) & CVO/Sr.Deputy Director General(PAF)
  8. Director General P&T (Audit), Civil Lines, New Delhi
  9. Director General NICF, Ghitorni, New Delhi
  10. All the Deputy Directors General
  11. All General Managers (Finance) / Directors Postal Accounts / DDAP
  12. Director Postal Training Centres
  13. All Sections of Postal Directorate
  14. All recognized Federations /Unions /Associations
  15. GM, Operation, CEPT Mysuru for uploading the order on the India Post website
  16. Hindi Section, Dak Bhawan New Delhi:- for translation of OM.
  17. Guard File
  18. Spare copies.

(D. K. Tripathi)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
Tel. No.011- 23096629

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