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8वें सीपीसी अध्यक्ष और सदस्य: जल्द ही घोषणा

8वें सीपीसी अध्यक्ष और सदस्य: जल्द ही घोषणा

भारत सरकार ने 8वें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग (सीपीसी) के गठन की पुष्टि कर दी है, जो केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों और पेंशनभोगियों के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण घटनाक्रम है। यह जानकारी राज्यसभा में एक अतारांकित प्रश्न (संख्या 237) के उत्तर में सामने आई, जिसका जवाब 4 फरवरी, 2025 को वित्त राज्य मंत्री श्री पंकज चौधरी ने दिया।

श्री जावेद अली खान और श्री रामजी लाल सुमन द्वारा पूछे गए प्रश्न में 8वें सीपीसी के गठन के बारे में विवरण मांगा गया था, जिसमें यह भी शामिल था कि क्या केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल ने जनवरी 2025 में अपनी मंजूरी दी है। मंत्री ने आयोग के गठन के लिए सरकार की मंजूरी की पुष्टि की।

हालांकि, 8वें सीपीसी के नेतृत्व और समय-सीमा के बारे में महत्वपूर्ण विवरण अभी तक सार्वजनिक नहीं किए गए हैं। जब अध्यक्ष और सदस्यों की नियुक्ति और आधिकारिक अधिसूचना जारी करने के बारे में पूछा गया, तो मंत्री ने कहा कि इन मामलों पर “यथासमय निर्णय लिया जाएगा।” इसी तरह, 8वें सीपीसी द्वारा सरकार को अपनी रिपोर्ट सौंपने की समय-सीमा भी अभी तक निर्धारित नहीं की गई है।

यह घोषणा लाखों केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों और पेंशनभोगियों के वेतन और लाभों को संशोधित करने की प्रक्रिया की शुरुआत का प्रतीक है। जबकि 8वें सीपीसी की पुष्टि एक स्वागत योग्य विकास है, इसकी संरचना और समय-सीमा के बारे में विशिष्ट विवरणों की कमी कुछ सवालों को अनुत्तरित छोड़ देती है। कर्मचारी और पेंशनभोगी इन महत्वपूर्ण पहलुओं के बारे में सरकार की आगे की घोषणाओं पर बारीकी से नजर रखेंगे। उम्मीद है कि आने वाले महीनों में सरकार द्वारा 8वें केंद्रीय वेतन आयोग के गठन और संचालन के साथ आगे बढ़ने पर और जानकारी जारी की जाएगी।

Rajya Sabha QA

OVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No.237

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2025
15 MAGNA, 1946 (SAKA)

“CONSTITUTION OF 8th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION”

237: SHRI JAVED ALI KHAN:
SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

(a) whether Union Cabinet has approved constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) for Central Government employees and pensioners during January, 2025;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) by when the Chairperson and Members of the 8th CPC would be appointed and by when notification for it’s constitution would be issued; and

(d) the timeline for 8th CPC for submission of it’s report to the Government?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b): The Government has approved constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission.

(c) & (d): Will be decided in due course.

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8th CPC Chairperson & Members: Announcement Coming Soon

8th CPC Chairperson & Members: Announcement Coming Soon

Central Government has confirmed the formation of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), a significant development for Central Government employees and pensioners. This information came to light in a Rajya Sabha unstarred question (No. 237) answered on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary.

The question, posed by Shri Javed Ali Khan and Shri Ramji Lal Suman, sought details regarding the 8th CPC’s constitution, including whether the Union Cabinet had granted its approval in January 2025. The Minister confirmed the government’s approval of the commission’s formation.

Also Read: Cabinet approves constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission for Central Govt Employees

However, key details regarding the 8th CPC’s leadership and timeline remain undisclosed. When asked about the appointment of the Chairperson and Members, and the issuance of the official notification, the Minister stated that these matters “will be decided in due course.” Similarly, the timeline for the 8th CPC to submit its report to the government is yet to be determined.

This announcement marks the beginning of the process for revising the pay and benefits of millions of Central Government employees and pensioners. While the confirmation of the 8th CPC is a welcome development, the lack of specific details regarding its composition and timeline leaves some questions unanswered. Employees and pensioners will be closely following further announcements from the government regarding these crucial aspects. It is expected that further information will be released in the coming months as the government progresses with the formation and operationalization of the 8th Central Pay Commission.

Also Read: 8th Pay Commission Latest News & Orders

Rajya Sabha QA

OVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No.237

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2025
15 MAGNA, 1946 (SAKA)

“CONSTITUTION OF 8th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION”

237: SHRI JAVED ALI KHAN:
SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN:

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

(a) whether Union Cabinet has approved constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) for Central Government employees and pensioners during January, 2025;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) by when the Chairperson and Members of the 8th CPC would be appointed and by when notification for it’s constitution would be issued; and

(d) the timeline for 8th CPC for submission of it’s report to the Government?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b): The Government has approved constitution of the 8th Central Pay Commission.

(c) & (d): Will be decided in due course.

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8th Pay Commission Terms of Reference – Staff Side proposals forwarded to JCA & JCM Secretary

8th Pay Commission Terms of Reference- Staff Side proposals forwarded to JCA & JCM Secretary

Shiva Gopal Mishra
Secretary

Ph.: 23382286
National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consultative Machinery
13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001
E-Mail : nc.jcm.np@gmail.com

No.NC-JCM-2025/8th CPC

February 3, 2025

The Dy. Secretary -JCA,
&
Member Secretary – JCM,
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,

In reference to your office letter No. 6/1/2025-JCA dated 23/01/2025, we are forwarding herewith Terms of References of 8th CPC from Staff Side of the National Council (JCM),

It is requested that Standing Committee Meeting of the NC-JCM should also be called for discussions the Terms of Reference of the 8th CPC in details before finalising it.

Yours faithfully,

(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary

Also Read: Understanding the Terms of Reference for the 8th Pay Commission: What to Expect?

Term of Reference for 8th CPC to be forwarded by Secretary Staff Side NC (JCM)

A. To examine the existing structure of pay, Allowances and other benefits / facilities, retirement benefits like pension / gratuity and other terminals benefits etc. to the following categories of employees:-

  1. Central Government employees-industrial and non industrial.
  2. Personnel belonging to All India services.
  3. Personnel belonging to the Defence Forces and Para Military Forces.
  4. Personnel called as Grameen Dak Sewaks belonging to the Postal Department.
  5. Personnel of Union Territories
  6. Officers and employees of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department.
  7. Officers and employees of the Supreme Court.
  8. Members of Regulatory bodies (excluding RBI) set up under Act of Parliament.
  9. Employees of Central Government Autonomous Bodies and Institutions

B. To work out the comprehensive revised pay packet for the categories of Central Government Employees mentioned in (A)above as on 1.1.2026.

C. The Commission will determine the Pay structure, benefits, facilities, retirement benefits, welfare matters etc taking in to account to provide the minimum wage as a “ Decent and dignified Living Wage” with reference to the recommendation of the 15 Indian Labour Conference (1957 with modifications in the Dr. Aykroyd formula considering the developments and life requirements which has undergone changes in last 65 years and also the various Judgments of Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgments on fixing the minimum wages as on 1.1.2026. The Commission also consider to increase the consumption units from 03 family units to 3.6 family units as recommended by an expert committee constituted by Ministry of Labour and Employment to determine the National Minimum Wage Policy in the year 2019.

D. The 8th CPC should consider the merger of non-viable Pay scales such as Level-1 with Level-2 and Level- 3 with Level-4 and Level 5 with Level-6.

E. To consider the existing anomalies in the MACP scheme and to recommend minimum 5 promotion in service with very defined Hierarchical Structure and MACP in the Promotional Hierarchy.

F. To determine the Interim Relief to be sanctioned immediately to the Central Government employees and pensioners mentioned in (A) above.

G. To determine the percentage of Dearness Allowance / Dearness Relief immediately to be merged with Pay & Pension.

H. To settle the various 7th CPC Anomalies which the Staff Side raised in the Anomaly Committee meetings and JCM meetings.

I. To Workout the improvements needed to the existing retirement benefits like pension, Death cum retirement Gratuity, Family pension, restoration of commuted portion of pension after 12 years, implementation of Parliamentary Standing Committee recommendations for enhancement of pension after every 5 years, parity amongst past, future pensioners

J. To review and to restore the defined and non contributory Pension Scheme Under CCS (Pension Rules) 1972 (Now 2021) to the Central Government employees recruited on or after 1/1/2004.

K. To recommend the parliamentary Standing Committee recommendation on CGHS related matter FMA and to recommend methods for providing cashless / hassle-free Medical facilities to the employees and Pensioners including Postal Pensioners.

L. To review and recommend Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy upto the Post Graduation Level.

M. To review and recommend introduction of such advances which are required in the current circumstance and also to restore the advance which are abolished.

N. To consider Payment of Risk and Hardship Allowance to all the categories of Railway employees in the Indian Railways, considering the Risk and Hardship involved in the nature of duties of the Railway employees who work round the clock on all 365 days.

O. To consider the highly, perennial, risky and hazardous working conditions under which the Defence Civilian Employees involved in Manufacturing Arms, Ammunitions, Chemicals, Explosives & Acids etc., and also in its storage and to recommend a Special Risk Allowance, Insurance Coverage, Compensation etc.,.

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State Railway Provident Fund – Rate of interest from January 2025 to March 2025

State Railway Provident Fund – Rate of interest from January 2025 to March 2025

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. F(E)III/2003/PF-1/1

New Delhi, Dated: 28.01.2025

The General Managers/Principal Financial Advisers,
All Zonal Railways/Production Units etc.,
DGs of RDSO and NAIR.

Subject: State Railway Provident Fund-Rate of interest during the 4th Quarter of financial year 2024-25 (1st January, 2025 — 31st March, 2025).

A copy of Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance’s Resolution F.No. 5(3)-B(PD)/2023 dated 3rd January, 2025 prescribing interest at the rate of 7.1%(Seven point one per cent) w.ef. 1° January, 2025 to 31° March, 2025 on accumulations at the credit of the subscribers to State Railway Provident Fund, is enclosed for information and necessary action.

(G. Priya Sudarsani)
Director, Finance (Estt.)
Railway Board

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Income Tax 2025-26: Benefit for different category of taxpayers – Illustration

Income Tax 2025-26: Benefit for different category of taxpayers – Illustration

New regime provides for concessional tax rates and liberal slabs. However, no
deductions are allowed in the new regime (other than those specified for e.g. 80JJAA, 80M,
standard deduction).

Total IncomeTax as per existing rates[as per Finance (No.2)
Act,
2024]
Tax as per proposed ratesBenefit of Rate/SlabRebate Benefit [with reference to (3)]Total Benefit[computed when compared to current slab rates]Tax Payable under new regime
(1)(2)(3)(4)=(3)-(2)(5)(6)=(4)+(5)(7)
8 lac30,00020,00010,00020,00030,0000
9 lac40,00030,00010,00030,00040,0000
10 lac50,00040,00010,00040,00050,0000
11 lac65,00050,00015,00050,00065,0000
12 lac80,00060,00020,00060,00080,0000
13 lac1,00,00075,00025,000025,00075,000
14 lac1,20,00090,00030,000030,00090,000
15 lac1,40,0001,05,00035,000035,0001,05,000
16 lac1,70,0001,20,00050,000050,0001,20,000
17 lac2,00,0001,40,00060,000060,0001,40,000
18 lac2,30,0001,60,00070,000070,0001,60,000
19 lac2,60,0001,80,00080,000080,0001,80,000
20 lac2,90,0002,00,00090,000090,0002,00,000
21 lac3,20,0002,25,00095,000095,0002,25,000
22 lac3,50,0002,50,0001,00,00001,00,0002,50,000
23 lac3,80,0002,75,0001,05,00001,05,0002,75,000
24 lac4,10,0003,00,0001,10,00001,10,0003,00,000
25 lac4,40,0003,30,0001,10,00001,10,0003,30,000
50 lac11,90,00010,80,0001,10,00001,10,00010,80,000
  • For income above 12 lac, in the case of resident individuals, marginal relief shall be
    allowable .

Also Read: Highlights of Union Budget 2025-26

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Understanding the Terms of Reference for the 8th Pay Commission: What to Expect?

Understanding the Terms of Reference for the 8th Pay Commission: What to Expect?

The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has initiated the formal process for establishing the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), signaling a significant development for government employees across the country. In a move emphasizing inclusivity, the DoPT has invited the Secretary of the Staff Side to submit suggestions regarding the Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the upcoming commission. – Read the DOPT Letter here

What is the Terms of Reference (TOR)?

The TOR serves as the guiding document that defines the boundaries and objectives of the Pay Commission. It essentially acts as a roadmap, directing the commission’s research, analysis, and recommendations. It outlines:

  • The scope of the review: Who is covered by the commission’s mandate?
  • The methodology: How will the commission conduct its analysis?
  • The specific issues to be addressed: What key areas will be examined?
  • The timeline: What is the expected duration for the commission’s work?
  • The reporting structure: Who will the commission report to?

Key Aspects of a Typical 8th Pay Commission TOR

While the precise details will be specific to the government’s needs, here are some common elements you can expect:

  1. Review of the Existing Pay Structure:

    • Analysis of the 7th Pay Commission: The commission will thoroughly examine the implementation and outcomes of the previous (7th) Pay Commission’s recommendations. This includes analyzing the impact on employee satisfaction, recruitment, retention, and overall efficiency of the government workforce.

    • Evaluation of Pay Disparities: The commission will investigate any anomalies or disparities in pay across different government departments, cadres, and levels. This involves analyzing the existing pay matrix and identifying any areas needing adjustment.

    • Examination of Allowances: A crucial aspect of the TOR is the review of various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other special allowances. The commission will evaluate their relevance and adequacy in the current economic climate.

  2. Recommendation for Revised Pay Scales:

    • Formulating a New Pay Matrix: This will likely be a key area for the commission. The commission will develop a new pay matrix that aims to be fair, transparent, and attractive to potential employees.

    • Determining Fitment Factors: The commission will have to recommend appropriate fitment factors to ensure that existing employees are transitioned smoothly into the revised pay structure.

    • Addressing Inflation and Cost of Living: The commission must consider the prevailing rate of inflation and the rising cost of living when recommending new pay scales.

  3. Review of Benefits and Retirement Packages:

    • Examining Pension Schemes: The commission will review the existing pension schemes, including the National Pension System (NPS), and may recommend any changes or improvements.

    • Evaluating Other Retirement Benefits: The review will also include aspects such as gratuity, leave encashment, and other post-retirement benefits.

    • Assessing Healthcare Benefits: The commission may also examine the adequacy of existing healthcare schemes for government employees and pensioners.

  4. Focus on Performance-Based Incentives:

    • Exploring Performance-Linked Pay: The commission may explore the possibility of incorporating performance-based incentives into the pay structure to motivate and reward high-performing employees.

    • Recommending Transparent Performance Evaluation Systems: The commission will look for ways to make performance evaluation systems more transparent, objective, and fair.

    • Linkage to Productivity: It may also look at ways to better link pay to productivity and efficiency within government departments.

  5. Addressing Technological Changes and Workforce Needs:

    • Adapting to Digital Transformation: The commission will consider the impact of technology on the nature of government work and explore ways to compensate and train employees for these changes.

    • Skills Upgradation: The TOR might also include recommendations for skills upgradation and training programs to enhance workforce effectiveness.

    • Addressing the Needs of the Changing Workforce: This involves considering the needs of a more diverse and technologically-savvy workforce.

  6. Specific Areas of Concern:

    • The TOR will often include specific areas of concern that the government wants the commission to address, such as specific cadres that require attention.

Importance of the TOR

The TOR is essential because it:

  • Ensures a focused approach: It guides the commission to address specific objectives.

  • Provides transparency: It makes the commission’s mandate clear to all stakeholders.

  • Allows for effective evaluation: It provides a framework for assessing the commission’s recommendations.

Looking Ahead

As we await the formal notification for the 8th Pay Commission, the Terms of Reference will be the most crucial document to follow. It will be the key to understanding what changes to expect, and how the government intends to reward and motivate its workforce. For government employees, understanding these guidelines is critical to participating in the dialogue and understanding the process. 

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Governing of PLI/RPLI Schemes under Post Office Regulations 2024

Governing of PLI/RPLI Schemes under Post Office Regulations 2024

eF.No.29-26/2024-LI
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Directorate of Postal Life Insurance).
Chanakyapuri P.O. Complex
New Delhi-110021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Dated: 23.01.2025

Sub: Governing of PLI/RPLI Schemes under Post Office Regulations, 2024.

The Postal Life Insurance (PLI) / Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) schemes, which are being governed by “Post Office Life Insurance Rules, 2011” published on 28th April 2011 in the Gazette of India No. 85 (Part-I Section-I Extraordinary), shall henceforth be governed through Post Office Regulations, 2024 notified vide Gazette No. S.O. 5440(E) dated 16.12.2024 in exercise of powers conferred under Post Office Act, 2023 and Post Office Rules, 2024.

2. However, the content of the existing Post Office Life Insurance Rules, 2011 including amendments and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued from time to time, shall continue as administrative instructions, till issuance of revised administrative instructions.

3. Copy of Gazette notification published vide No.29-26/2024-LI on 13.01.2025 in this regard is enclosed with this letter.

This issues with the approval of competent authority.

(Mrinalini Srivastava)
Additional General Manager (PLI)

All CPMsG

Copy to: –

  1. P50 to Secretary (Posts)/ PPS to Director General Postal Services.
  2. PPS/PS to All Members of Postal Services Board
  3. AS&FA/Sr. Deputy Director General (Vigilance) & CVO/Sr. Deputy Director General (PAF)
  4. Director, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy, Ghaziabad
  5. CGM (BD)/CGM (Parcel)/CGM (CEPT)
  6. Addl.DG, APS C/o 56 APO
  7. All DDsG/GMs/Secretary PSB
  8. GM (CEPT), Mysuru, with the request to upload the order in India Post Website
  9. All Directors, Postal Training Centres/ Director, PLI, Kolkata
  10. All Officers/Officials of PLI Directorate

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Revival Drive – Waiver on default fee for revival of lapsed PLI/RPLI policies during the period 01.03.2025 to 31.05.2025

Revival Drive – Waiver on default fee for revival of lapsed PLI/RPLI policies during the period 01.03.2025 to 31.05.2025

F.No.26-02/2024-LI
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Directorate of Postal Life Insurance)
Chanakyapuri P.O. Complex
New Delhi-110021

Dated: 23.01.2025

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

To

All HOCs

Sub: Revival Drive — Waiver on default fee for revival of lapsed PLI/RPLI policies during the period 01.03.2025 to 31.05.2025

In order to encourage revival of lapsed PLI/RPLI policies, it has been decided to launch a drive for revival of lapsed PLI/RPLI policies during the period 01.03.2025 to 31.05.2025.

2. To make the drive attractive to our customers, waiver on default fee has been approved by the competent authority. The waiver is applicable only on revival of a policy, not on reinstatement. The approved maximum limits of waiver, which shall apply on the default/late fee only, on payment of revival amount in one installment / lump sum in a lapsed PLI/RPLI policy, are as follows:-

Total Premium Receivable for all types of PLI/RPLI Policies on account of revival Concession/Waiver in Late/Default Fee Maximum limit of Concession/Waiver in Late/Default Fee restricted to 
Up to ₹ 1,00,000/-25%₹ 2500/-
From ₹ 1,00,001/- up to 3,00,000/- 25%₹ 3000/-
From ₹ 3,00,001/- and above30%₹ 3500/-
  • The above figures are excluding GST.

2. All Circles are therefore requested to kindly arrange to give wide publicity to the Revival Drive at Circle/Regional/Divisional/CPC levels through melas, print media, social media, pamphlets, notice boards, messages printed on counter receipts etc to boost the revival of lapsed policies as well as to educate and sensitize policyholders about the benefits of revival of lapsed policies.

3. As the maximum possibility of revival is expected in those PLURPLI policies which have lapsed during the last five years, Circles should focus on targeting these policies for revival. Data related to the above-mentioned policies may be extracted from the McCamish system at Circle level and made available to Divisions/CPCs to target the same for revival.

This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

(Mirnalini Srivastava)
Additional General Manager (PLI)

Copy to:-

  1. All PMsG
  2. GM (CEPT), Mysuru, with the request to upload the order in the India Post Website
  3. All Sections of PLI Directorate

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Leave during Parliament Session: Dept of Posts Instructions

Leave during Parliament Session: Dept of Posts Instructions

F. No. 1-6/2022-SPG
Government of India
Ministry of Communication
Department of Posts

DatedL 28.01.2025

Subject: Instructions regarding leave during Parliament Session-reg.

This is for the information of all concerned that the first part of the 4th Session of 18th Lok Sabha and 267th Session of Rajya Sabha (January-April-2025) will commence from Friday, the 31st January, 2025 and is likely to conclude on Thursday, the 13th February, 2025. The second part of the session will commence on Monday, the 10th March, 2025 and is likely to be concluded on Friday the 4th April, 2025.

2. In view of above, all Heads of Circles are requested to plan their leave either during the recess period of the session or after conclusion of the forthcoming Session of Parliament as far as possible.

3. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

Copy forwarded to:

  1. PSO to Secretary Posts/PPS to Director General Postal Services.
  2. Sr. PPS/PS to all Members Postal Services Board.
  3. All CPMsG/Sr. DDG & CVO)/ CGM (PLI)/ CGM (Parcel).
  4. Director, RAKNPA, Ghaziabad.
  5. Addl. DG, APS.
  6. All DDsG (through eOffice portal)
  7. GM, CEPT Mysore for uploading on India Post website.
  8. SO (Admn) with a request to upload this OM in eOffice portal.
  9. Guard file.

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Revised Composition of Review Committee for Group B Gazetted Officers in Postal Circles – Dept of Posts

Revised Composition of Review Committee for Group B Gazetted Officers in Postal Circles – Dept of Posts

No. X-20/57/2022-SPN-II
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Personnel Division)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110 001.
Dated: 31-01-2025

To

  1. All Heads of Postal Circles.
  2. All Heads of Postal Regions.

Subject: Review under FR 56(j), 56(l) and Rule 48(1)(b) of CCS Pension Rules, 1972 [now revised as Rule 42 of CCS Pension Rules, 2021]-reg.

Madam/Sir,

Attention is invited to Directorate’s letter No. X-19/6/2019-SPN-II dated 07.04.2020, which provides detailed instructions on the subject mentioned above. It has been observed that several Circles are facing issues in forming the Review Committee under these Rules due to non-availability of Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) officers, particularly in the Postmaster General (PMG) cadre.

2. In this connection, matter has been examined in consultation with SPG Branch of Directorate and the competent authority has approved following composition of the Review Committee for review of all Group B Gazetted Officers working in Postal Circles:

(a) Chief Postmaster General (CPMG) of the Circle – Chairman
(b) One officer of the level of PMG/DPS – Member
(c) Vigilance Officer, as nominated by the Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) – Member

3. All Circles are therefore requested to proceed with the functioning of the Review Committee in accordance with the revised composition and ensure compliance with the relevant provisions of aforesaid Rules.

4. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for necessary action.

Yours faithfully,


(Vangara Prasad)
Assistant Director General (SPN)

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