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Restoration of Old Pension Scheme: Lok Sabha QA

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Restoration of Old Pension Scheme: Lok Sabha QA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 812
ANSWERED ON: 07.02.2022

Restoration of Old Pension Scheme

Rakesh Singh
Will the Minister of

FINANCE be pleased to state:-

(a) whether the Central and State Government employees are opposing the New Pension Scheme;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes restore the Old Pension Scheme keeping in view the benefits of the said scheme in interest of employees;
(d) if so, the reasons thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER
The Minister of State (Finance)

(a) to (e) Representations have been received from time to time which include the request for restoration of Old Pension Scheme. There is no proposal under consideration of Government of India for restoration of old pension scheme in respect of Central Government employees recruited on or after 01.01.2004. The National Pension System (NPS) was introduced by the Government of India to replace the defined benefit pension system by defined contribution pension scheme in order to provide old age income security in a fiscally sustainable manner and to channelize the small savings into productive sectors of the economy through prudential investments.

Also Read: National Pension System to Old Pension Scheme – One Time Option to Change

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Pay fixation in Grade Pay of 4600/- in Assistant/PAs of CCS Cadre: Lok Sabha QA

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Pay fixation in Grade Pay of 4600/- in Assistant/PAs of CCS Cadre: Lok Sabha QA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED

QUESTION NO: 830
ANSWERED ON: 07.02.2022

Uniform Applicability of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008

Gowdar Mallikarjunappa Siddeshwara
Will the Minister of

FINANCE be pleased to state:-

(a) whether it is true that in explanation given by the Department of Expenditure through note dated 14/12/2009 to DoPT about methodology adopted in pay fixation in Grade Pay of 4600/- in Assistant/PAs of CCS Cadre, it was mentioned that this methodology is in terms of CCS(RP)Rules 2008;

(b) if so, the details of specific reply in this regard;

(c) whether Rule 7 or Rule 11 or any other specific Rule of CCS (RP) Rules 2008 was used in fixation methodology in point 2(c) of the said note and if so, the specific details thereof;

(d) whether Section 2 of CCS (RP) Rules 2008 allows its uniform applicability to all government servants appointed in Various Services;

(e) if so, whether the said methodology is not applicable to employees other than Assistants/PAs; and

(f) if so, the reasons for violating Section 2 of CCS(RP) Rules in this regard?

Also Read: 7th CPC OPTION FORM – Ready Reckoner for Grade Pay 4600

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

(a) to (c): On reference from DOPT, during the course of implementation of revised pay structure under the CCS(RP) Rules 2008, this Department vide U.O. Note No. 10/1/2009-IC dated 14.12.2009 provided clarifications to DOPT on certain points with regard to the manners/methodology of fixation of pay of Assistants/PAs consequent upon the grant of revised pay structure of Grade Pay of Rs. 4600 in the Pay Band 2(Rs. 9300-34800) to them on the basis of this Department’s OM No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 16.11.2009.

In the case of Government servants who were promoted as Assistants/PAs between 01.01.2006 and 31.08.2008, their pay will be fixed as per the option exercised by them. In terms of CCS(RP) Rules, 2008, they have the option to (i) either have their pay fixed w.e.f. 01.01.2006 with reference to the lower scale which they were holding as on 01.01.2006, or (ii) from the date of promotion which took place after 01.01.2006; in such cases, their pay will be fixed with reference to the Fitment Table of the higher pay scale, however, they will not be entitled to arrears of pay from 01.01.2006 till the date of option.

(d) to (f): Section-II mentioned in Part A, Part B & Part C of the First Schedule of CCS (RP) Rules 2008, are applicable to respective categories in fixation of pay in revised pay structure as mentioned in the said Section-II of Part A, Part B & Part C of the First Schedule of CCS(RP) Rules 2008.

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Grant of relaxation for air ticket purchased from unauthorized travel agent/website in respect of DAD employee

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Grant of relaxation for air ticket purchased from unauthorized travel agent/website in respect of DAD employee

Controller General of Defence Accounts
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt.-110010

No. Estt./Pay-Tech/14162/TA/DA/LTC/Deviation/Vol-V,

Dated: 01.02.2022

To

All PCsDA/CsDA/PCA (Fys)/PIFAs/IFAs

Subject: Grant of relaxation for air ticket purchased from unauthorized travel agent/website in respect of DAD employee.

Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Deptt of Expenditure vide O.M No. 19024/03/2021-E.IV dated 31.12.2021 has modified procedure of booking of air ticket. As per latest instructions the air tickets are required to be purchased from the authorized travel agents viz M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company, M/s Ashok Travels and IRCTC. The order further states that in case of unavoidable circumstances, where the booking of ticket is done from unauthorized travel agent/website, the FA of the Ministry/Department and HoD (not below the rank of JS in subordinate/attached offices are authorized to grant relaxation.

2. Accordingly, it has been decided by the competent authority that PCsDA/ CsDA/ IFAs (SAG level) are empowered to grant relaxation for air ticket purchased from unauthorized agent/website in respect of DAD employees serving under their administrative jurisdiction/office in terms of MoF. DoE O.M dated 31.12.2021.

(G.K Baranwal)
Sr. Dy.CGDA (Estt.)

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PCDA Circular 659: Timely processing of pension papers and issue of PPOs to Defence Forces Personnel

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PCDA Circular 659: Timely processing of pension papers and issue of PPOs to Defence Forces Personnel

O/o THE PRINCIPAL CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS)
DRAUPADI GHAT, PRAYAGRAJ- 211014

Circular No. 659

Dated:-04.02.2022

To,

The OI/C
Records/PAOs (ORs)
PCDA(Navy)/NAVPEN
JCDA(AF)/AF RO
…………………………….
…………………………….

Sub: Timely processing of pension papers and issue of PPOs to Defence Forces Personnel.
Ref:- This office circular No. 647 dated 18.08.2021.

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Please refer above cited circular regarding implementation of project SPARSH under which it has been directed by competent authority that all types of claims of pensionary awards (viz. Service, Family & Disability Pension) to all Armed Forces Personnel have been processed through SPARSH only w.e.f. 01.08.2021.

Also Read: PCDA Circular C-218: Timely processing of pension and issue of PPOs to Defence Civilian Personnel

2) In this regard, Ministry of Defence has conveyed that due to Non-adherence of timeline for processing of pension papers and non-issuance of PPOs in time creates further delays in sanction of retirement dues and other pensionary awards. The delay in issuance of PPO and further retirement entitlements cause unnecessary agony and hardship to the individuals and their families. This situation sometimes forces the individuals to float grievances or file litigations.

Also Read: PCDA Circular 658: Allowing family pension to other eligible family members in the event of family pensioner is charged with the offence

3) In view of the above, it is stressed upon to all concerned for timely submission of all types of pension claims to this office through SPARSH for timely notification of PPOs well in advance of their retirement/discharge to avoid further delays.

4) A copy of this circular is also available on the website of this office www.pcdapension.nic.in.

(Rajendra Kumar Gupta)
ACDA(P)

 

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Central Govt Employees shall attend office on regular basis from 7th February, 2022: DOPT OM

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Central Govt Employees shall attend office on regular basis from 7th February, 2022: DOPT OM

F. No 11013/9/2014-Estt.A-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi – 110001
Dated the 6th February, 2022

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Preventive measures to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) -Attendance of Central Government officials regarding

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OMs of even no. dated 03.01.2022 and 31.01.2022 on the above mentioned subject and to state that, in view of decline in the number of COVID cases and positivity rate, it has been decided that employees at all levels, without any exemption, shall attend office on regular basis with effect from 7th February, 2022. Heads of Department shall also ensure that employees wear masks at all times and continue to follow covid-appropriate behaviors strictly.

(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Reporting of Railway Officials in Board’s Office extended up to 15th Feb 2022

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Reporting of Railway Officials in Board’s Office extended up to 15th Feb 2022

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)

Office Order No. 12 of 2022

Sub: Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19- Reporting of Officials in Board’s Office
Ref: DOP&T’s OM No.11013/9/2014-Estt.A-III dated 31.01.2022

Attention is invited to Office Order No.6 of 2022 regarding reporting of Officials in Board’s Office due to surge in COVID positive cases. DOP&T’s vide OM dated 31.1.2022 has further extended exemption from marking attendance through Biometric system along with other instructions on reporting of officials upto 15th February 2022 or till further orders whichever is earlier.

Also Read: Biometric attendance remain suspended till 15th Feb 2022 – DOPT

2. Accordingly, the instructions on reporting of Officials as contained in Office Order No.6 of 2022 and exemption from marking of attendance through AEBAS would continue upto 15th February, 2022 or till further orders whichever is earlier.

2.1 It may be reiterated that while preparing roster it should be ensured that work may not suffer in any way. In exigencies, the officials may be called to attend office as per requirement(above 50% limit) and those working from home, are to be available on telephone and other electronic means of communications at all times. Non-availability on telephone/ electronic means of communications during work from home would be viewed seriously.

3. The above issues with the approval of the competent authority.

No. 2021/0&M/9/1
Dated: 01.02.2022

( B. Majumdar)
Joint Secretary/ Railway Board

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Conduct of Nation-wide Pension Adalat to be held in the third week of March 2022: KVS

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Conduct of Nation-wide Pension Adalat to be held in the third week of March, 2022: KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
18, institutional Area,
Saheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi-110016.

F-110230(Misc.)2020-KVS(HQ)/P&I Paste

Dated- 31.01.2022

The Deputy Commissioner/Director,
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan,
All Regional Offices/ZIETs

Subject: Conduct of Nation-wide Pension Adalat to be held in the third week of March, 2022-reg.


Madam/Sir,

With reference to the Ministry of Education letter No.8-5/2017-E.E.1(Vol.Il) dated 20 Jan, 2022 vide which DO letter dated 10 Jan, 2022 of Dept. of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has been forwarded directing all the organisations to conduct a Nation-wide Pension Adalat in the month of March, 2022 for prompt resolution of pensioners’ grievances, within the framework of extant policy/ guidelines.

In view of the above, it has been decided by the Competent Authority of KVS that all the Regional Offices/ZIETs may conduct the Pension Adalat in the third week of March, preferably on or before 23.03.2022. It is advised that in the first instance, a Notice to this effect that pension Adalat will be conducted in the third week of March, 2022, should be published in the website of Regional Offices. It should also be mentioned in the said Notice that the aggrieved pensioners may submit their grievances to the Regional Offices/ZIETs through e-mail. Thereafter, the grievances received may be examined in your office and taken up in the Pension Adalat to be Organized through Digital Technology only in the third week of March, 2022. It may be noted that only those grievances are to be taken up in the said Adalat which fall within the purview of extant Pension Policy/Rules/Guidelines etc. The family pension cases should be given Top Priority. In case, the Grievance is to be resolved by KVS(HQ), the same should be forwarded to KVS (HQ) at email ID [email protected] latest by 23.02.2022 along with comments of RO.

You are therefore, requested to circulate the content of this letter among all the KVs under your jurisdiction. Further, the copy of this letter should also be published on the official website of all the Regional Offices and KVs for information of pensioners under your jurisdiction. After conducting the said Adalat, the required information may be submitted to this office in the enclosed format by 29th March, 2022 through email ([email protected]) only for onward submission of the consolidated information by KVS(HQ) to Dept. of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare.

Yours Sincerely

Encl: As above

(Satya Naraian Gulia)
Joint Commissioner (Fin.)

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Tamil Nadu GPF Interest Rate from Jan 2022 to March 2022

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Tamil Nadu GPF Interest Rate from Jan 2022 to March 2022

Government of Tamil Nadu, 2022
FINANCE [Allowances] DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No.29, Dated 27th January, 2022.
(Pilava, Thai – 14, Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2053)

ABSTRACT 

Provident Fund – Provident Fund – General Provident Fund (Tamil Nadu) – Rate of interest for the Financial year 2021- 2022 With effect from 01.01.2022 to 31.03.2022 – Orders – Issued.

Read the following:- 

1. G.O.Ms.No.125, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated 28.04.2021. 

2. G.O.Ms.No.173, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated 19.07.2021. 

3. G.O.Ms.No.238, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated 26.10.2021. 

4. From the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division), New Delhi, Resolution No.F.No.5(4)-B(PD)/2022, dated: 03.01.2022. 

-oOo-

ORDER: 

In the Government Order first, second and third read above, orders were issued fixing the rate of interest on the accumulation at the credit of the subscribers of G.P.F (TN) during the Financial year 2021 – 2022 as detailed below: 

Sl. No.   QuarterPeriodRate of Interest
1I01-04-2021 to 30-06-20217.10%
2Ii01-07-2021 to 30-09-20217.10%
3Iii01-10-2021 to 31-12-20217.10%

2. The Government of India, in its resolution fourth read above, announced that during the year 2021-2022, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (Seven point one percent) with effect from 1st January, 2022 to 31st March, 2022.

Also Read: GPF Interest Rates

3. The Government now directs that the rate of interest on the accumulation at the credit of the subscribers to General Provident Fund (Tamil Nadu) shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (Seven point one percent) with effect from 1st January, 2022 to 31st March, 2022. 

4. The rate of interest on belated final payment of Provident Fund accumulation remaining unpaid for more than three months of its becoming payable shall be at the same rates as ordered in para-3 above. 

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR) 

N.MURUGANANDAM 

ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT

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IP Examination 2022 Scheduled on 23rd and 24th April 2022

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IP Examination 2022 Scheduled on 23rd and 24th April 2022

F. No. A-34012/03/2021-DE
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts (DE Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110 001
Dated: 31st January, 2022

To,

1. All Heads of Circles (except Delhi, HP & Uttarakhand)
2. Addl. D.G.APS, Rao Tula Ram Marg, New Delhi
3. CGM BD & Marketing/Parcel/PLI Directorate
4. Director, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy, Ghaziabad
5. All Directors, Postal Training Centres, Darbhanga/Guwahati/Madurai/Mysore/ Saharanpur/Vadodara

Subject: Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts (66.66%) for the vacancy year 2019, 2020 & 2021-revised dates reg.

Madam/ Sir,

I am directed to refer to Directorate’s letter of even number dated 05.01.2022, whereby the aforementioned LDCE IP, scheduled to be held on 15th & 16th January, 2022, was postponed.

2. The Competent Authority has decided to conduct the LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts for the vacancy year 2019, 2020 & 2021 on 23rd & 24th April 2022.

3. Circles are requested to give wide publicity for the examination.

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

Yours faithfully,

(Ranjeet Kumar Sinha)
Director (DE)

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Dearness Relief from Feb 2022 to July 2022 to Pre 1986 Bank retirees

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Dearness Relief from Feb 2022 to July 2022 to Pre 1986 Bank retirees

HR & Industrial Relations

HR&IR/MBR/76/D/2021-22/10870
February 1, 2022

Designated Officers of all Nationalised Banks
and State Bank of India

Dear Sir/Madam,

Dearness Relief payable for the period February 2022 to July 2022 to surviving pre 1.1.1986 retirees of banks (b) surviving spouses of pre 1.1.86 Retirees who are in receipt of Ex-gratia

As per the directive contained in the Government of India, Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs (Banking Division) letter F.No.11/2/2012-IR dated 17.12.2013, the Dearness Relief payable to surviving pre 1.1.1986 retirees of banks for the period February 2022 to July 2022 on Ex-gratia will be as under :

Applicable CPI Average   Amount of Ex-gratia per month Rate of Dearness Relief Amount of Dearness Relief per month Total Ex-gratia amount including Dearness Relief per month
  ₹ % ₹ ₹
8239 Pre 1.1.86 Retirees 350 1279.03 4477 4827
Surviving spouses of pre 1.1.86 retirees 175 1279.03 2238 2413

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Yours faithfully,

Brajeshwar Sharma
Senior Advisor (HR&IR)

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