Interest Rate to Government Employees for purchase of Computer during 2022-23
F.No. 5(1)-B(PD)/2022 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division)
North block, New-Delhi
Dated the 21st March, 2022
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Advances to Government Servants – Rate of interest for purchase of Computer during 2022-23.
The undersigned is directed to state that the rate of interest for advance sanctioned to the Government servants for purchase of computer during 2022-23 i.e. from 1st April, 2022 to 31st March, 2023 is as under:
Will the Minister of PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the Government provides Child Care Leave (CCL) to women officers/personnel to take care of their kids;
(b) if so, the details thereof including the terms and conditions applicable to all Government offices, subordinate offices and Autonomous Organisations;
(c) whether there is no provision of CCL for women officers/personnel during their probation period;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(e) whether CCL can be denied to women officers/ personnel in case of exigencies of work;
(f) if so, the rule position in this regard;
(g) whether the Government has received complaints/ representations regarding the denial of CCL to women officers/personnel; and
(h) if so, the details thereof along with the action taken thereon?
ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) & (b): Yes Sir. Female Government servants appointed to the Civil Services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union are eligible for Child Care Leave (CCL) under Rule 43-C of the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 as following:
(i) For a maximum period of seven hundred and thirty days during entire service for taking care of two eldest surviving children upto the age of 18 years. (ii) No age limit in case of disabled child. (iii) For not more than three spells in a calendar year. (iv) In case of a single female Government servant, grant of CCL in three spells in a calendar year shall be extended to six spells in a calendar year.
(c) & (d): As per Rule 43-C (3) CCL shall not ordinarily be granted during the probation period except in case of certain extreme situations where the leave sanctioning authority is satisfied about the need of CCL to the probationer, provided the period for which such leave is sanctioned is minimal.
(e) & (f): In terms of Rule 43-C of CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, CCL cannot be demanded as a matter of right and under no circumstances can any employee proceed on CCL without prior approval.
(g) & (h): No such data is centrally maintained as power to grant leave is with the authorities specified in the First Schedule of CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972.
New 100 Sainik Schools in partnership with NGOs/Private Schools/State Governments
Sainik Schools
The Government has approved the initiative of setting up of 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership with NGOs/Private Schools/State Governments in a graded manner class-wise, starting from Class 6 onwards, with an effort to cover as many States and UTs as possible, under the aegis of Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence. These new Sainik Schools are intended to run in an exclusive vertical, distinct and different from existing Sainik Schools. Notwithstanding, the new Sainik Schools will be required to follow the Academic Plus curriculum, similar to that in existing Sainik Schools which includes value based curriculum and activities training in life skills, NCC and sports to develop the ethos of national spirit, indomitable courage, unfailing commitment to values of respect for country and society while providing “Academics Plus” type of educational environment and training of similar order.
379 applications have been received by Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence from NGOs/Private Schools /State Governments through web portal http://sainikschool.ncog.gov.in, which are subject to short-listing for approval based on meeting of qualifying requirements framed for the purpose and agreeing to the Rules & Regulations of New Sainik Schools in Partnership mode and signing of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Sainik Schools Society.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Ms Indu Bala Goswami in Rajya Sabha on March 21, 2022.
Waiver of CGHS Card Fees for Retired Government Employees
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2202 TO BE ANSWERED ON 22ND MARCH, 2022
WAIVER OF CGHS CARD FEES FOR RETIRED GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
2202 # SHRI P. BHATTACHARYA:
Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state: –
(a) whether it is a fact that Government charges a hefty lump sum amount from the Central Government employees for making CGHS card on their superannuation;
(b) if so, the amount that is being charged and the reasons for not providing CGHS card free of cost even after serving for many years in Government service;
(c) whether Government proposes to waive off the amount charged for CGHS card on the retirement of Central Government employees; and
(d) if so, by when and if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
(DR. BHARATI PRAVIN PAWAR)
(a) to (d): Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) is a subscription based scheme. Both serving Central Government servants and pensioners have to pay the prescribed subscription to avail healthcare services under the Scheme. Central Government pensioners have the option to pay subscription according to his/ her pay level at the time of retirement either annually or in lump sum for ten years’ period for issue of life time CGHS card. Current rates of annual subscription for pensioners are as under: –
Whether Government proposes to waive off the amount charged for CGHS card on the retirement of Central Government employees
As per the Reply in Rajya Sabha there is no proposal under consideration of waive off the amount charged for CGHS card
What is the rate for CGHS Annual Subscription?
The CGHS Annual Subscription rate is Rs 3000 for Pay Leve 1-5, Rs.5400 for Pay Level 6, Rs.7800 for Pay Level 7-11 and Rs. 12000 for Pay level 12 and above
Amend the IAS (Probationers Final Examination) Regulations 1955
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING) NOTIFICATION
New Delhi: the 9th March, 2022
G.S.R. 181(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the All India Services Act. 1951 (61 of 1951). read with section 88 ofthe Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) and rule 7 of the Indian Administrative Service (Probation) Rules, 1954, the Central Government, after consultation with the Governments of States concerned, hereby makes the following regulations further to amend the Indian Administrative Service (Probationers’ Final Examination), Regulations. 1955 namely:-
I (I) These regulations may be called the Indian Administrative Service (Probationers’ Final Examination) Amendments Regulations, 2022.
(2) They shall be deemed to have come into force on the 7th day of January, 2021.
2. In the Indian Administrative Service (Probationers’ Final Examination) Regulations,I955. in the SECOND SCHEDULE –
(A) in first column, the words “Jammu & Kashmir” and the Regional Languages specified in the second column “Urdu. Kashmiri or Doeri” shall be omitted.
(B) in second column, for the words “Urdu or Gujarati”, occurring against Arunachal Pradesh. Goa, Mizoram and Union Territories, the words Urdu, Kashmiri, Dogri or Gujarati” shall be substituted.
[F. No. 14015/40/2021-AJS-I(5)] DEVENDRA KUMAR, Under Secy.
Note: Principal Regulations were published vide Notification No.4/3/54-AIS(II), dated June, 1955, and last amended, vide DP&T Notification No. 11041/1/94-AIS-III, dated the 28th February, 1996
Amend the Indian Forest Service (Probationers Final Examination) Regulations 2007
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (Department of Personnel And Training) NOTIFICATION
New Delhi. the 9th March, 2022.
G.S.R. 191(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Al! India Services Act, 1951 (61 of 1951) read with section 88 of the Jamrnu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) and rule 8 of the Indian Forest Service (Probation) Rules, 1968, the Central Government, after consultation with the Governments of States concerned, hereby makes the following regulations further to amend the Indian Forest Service (Probationers Final Examination), Regulations. 2007, namely: –
1. (1) These regulations may be called the Indian Forest Service (Probationers Final examination) Amendment Regulations,2022.
(2) They shall be deemed to have come into force on the 7th day of January. 2021.
2. In the Indian Forest Service (Probationers Final Examination) Regulations,2007, in the Second Schedule, –
(A) in first column, the words “Jammu & Kashmir” and the Regional Languages specified in the second column Urdu. Kashmiri or Dogri “shall be omitted;
(B) in second column, for the words “Urdu or Gujarati”, occurring against Arunacha! Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territories, the words “Urdu, Kashmiri, Dogri or Gujarati” shall be substituted.
[F. No.14015/40/2021-AIS(I)(16)] DEVENDRA KUMAR, Under Secy.
Note:- The Principal Regulations were notified, vide, Notification number 11041/1/2005-AIS-Ill, dated the 11th April. 2007 and published, v/dc, GSR(E) No. 281. dated the 11th April. 2007
General strike on March 28th and 29th 2022: Demands of Bihar Colliery Kamgar Union
Demands of Bihar Colliery Kamgar Union
a. JBCCI – Immediate implementation of 11 negotiations b. Stop privatization of 160 coal mines, scrap labour codes c. Stop implementation of C.T.O. for closure of coal mines d. Provision of job, compensation and rehabilitation of displaced persons in Coal Industry as per Land Acquisition Act 2013 e. Immediate action on pending issues for providing employment i.r.o. displaced people f. Provision of High power Wages to the contract workers in coal industry g. Reduction of CMPF and information thereto for the contract workers h. Social security provision s for contract workers i. Increase of gratuity limit to Rs. 20 lakh for those coal worker who retired from 01.01.2017 to 28.03.2018. j. Direct recruitment of workers in coal industry in the wake of reduced numbers of fitters, etc. k. Application of 9.4.0 in coal industry. l. Consideration of girls as live roasters under Compassionate appointment and employment from the age of 18 years. m. Strict adherence to the orders of High court of considering married girls for compassionate employment. n. To ensure implementation of pending appointments of the dependents under 9.3.0. 9.4.0. 9.5.0 o. Opening up of new mines and provide employment to the locals. p. Stoppage of increased accidents in coal mines. q. Prevention of theft and protection of employees working in open cast mines from the criminals. r. To stop implementation of one sided decision to close coal mines and to open the functioning of closed ones.
General strike on March 28th and 29th 2022: Demands of Coal Mines Workers Union
Demands of Coal Mines Workers’ Union:
a. Early settlement of NCWA-XI; b. Stop commercial mining in coal mines; c. Proper implementation of HPC wage; d. HPC wage should be paid to the drivers & cleaners of hired vehicle; e. Withdraw the circular No. CIL/D(P&IR)/Sectt./005/144/133 dated 11.11.2021 of CIL forthwith; f. Circular of CIL for Standardization of leave should be withdrawn and the same be discussed with Trade Unions; g. Promotion of non-cadre workers and all the cadre scheme should be revisited; h. CMPDI should not be separated from CIL; i. Casual, Badli & outsource workers should be made permanent; j. Rate of interest of CMPF should be 2018-19 level; k. Employment compensation, Rehabilitation should be given to the lend losers and R.R. policy should be framed in light of L.A Act, 2013; l. Withdraw the proposed amendment bill of C.B Act, 1957.
General strike on March 28th and 29th 2022: Demands of BEFI
Demands of Bank Employees Federation of India:
a. No privatization of Public Sector Banks; b. Strengthen public sector banks; c. Stop haircuts & recover of bad loans; d. Take stringent measures against willful defaulters; e. Halt attacks on cooperative banking sector; f. Regularise contractual, casual workers & BCs; g. Stop outsourcing & adequate recruitments; h. Scrap NPS and reintroduce old Pension scheme; i. Increase rate of interest on Deposits; j. Reduce service charges on retail customers
General strike on March 28th and 29th 2022: Demands of AIBEA
Demands of All India Bank Employees Association:
i. In support of the decision of National Convention of Workers and at call of The Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions and Independent sectoral All India Federations and Associations on the 12 points common Charter of Demands, which are:
a. Scrapping the Labour Codes, Scrapping of Essential Defence Services Act;
b. Accept 6-point charter of demands, post repeal of Farm Laws, of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha;
c. No to Privatization in any form and scrap the National Monetization Policy;
d. Food and Income Support of Rs. 7500 per month to non-income tax paying households;
e. Increased allocation for MNREGA and extension of Employment guarantee Scheme to Urban Areas;
f. Universal social security for all informal sector workers;
g. Statutory Minimum wage and social security for Anganwadi, ASHA, Mid-day-meal and other Scheme workers;
h. Proper protection and insurance facilities for frontline workers serving the people in the midst of pandemic;
i. Increase in public investment in agriculture, education, health and other crucial public utilities by taxing the rich through wealth tax etc in order to revive and revamp the national economy;
j. Substantial reduction in Central Excise duty on petroleum product and concrete remedial measure to arrest price rise;
k. Regularization of contract workers, scheme workers and equal pay for equal work for all;
l. Cancellation of NPS and restoration of old pension substantial increase in minimum pension under Employees’ Pension Scheme.
a. Strengthen Public Sector Banks; b. Stop Privatisation of Banks; c. Stop haircuts-Start recovery of bad loans; d. Increase rate of interest on Bank Deposits; e. Do not burden customers with high service charges; f. Scrap NPS Restore DA linked Pension scheme; g. Stop outsourcing-Start recruitments; h. Regularise all contract employees & BCs;
