Admissibility of Composite Transfer Grant (CTG) on Retirement
No.19030/1/2017- E.IV Government of lndia Ministry of Finance DePartment ol Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi, Dated the 6th January,2022
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Admissibility of Composite Transfer Grant (CTG) on Retirement
References have been received in Department of Expenditure seeking clarification on admissibility of Composite Transfer Grant (CTG) in r/o Central Government employees on settlement after Retirement at the last station of duty or other than last station of duty. As per existing rules in this regard, one third of CTG is admissible at present for settling down at last station of duty or at a station not more than 20 km. from the last station of duty
2.The matter has been considered in this Department in partial modification of Para4(ii) (a) and (b) of the O.M. of even No. daled 13.07.2017, it has been decided that for the purpose of Composite Transfer Grant in r/o Central Government ernployee who wishes to settle down at the last station of duty or other than last station of duty after retirement, the condition of 20km from the last station of duty, is done away with subject to the condition that change of residence is actually involved. To settle down at the last station of duty or other than last station of duty after retirement, full CTG would be admissible i.e at the rate of 80% of the last month’s basic pay. The employee has to submit a Self declaration Certificate regarding change of residence in prescribed format enclosed with this O.M as Annexure – I
4. ln so far as the persons serving in the lndian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of lndia, as mandated under Article 148(5) ofthe Constitution of lndia
5. These orders will be effective from the date of issue of the O.M
6. This is issued with the approval of the Finance Secretary and Secretary (Expenditure)
Hindi version is attached
(Nirmala Dev) Director
To,
All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India as per standard distribution list.
Copy to :- C&AG and UPSC etc. as per standard endorsement list
Revised Transfer Policy Guidelines by Dept of Posts
No. X-12/6/2021-SPN-II(2) Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg New Delhi – 110001 December 31st, 2021
To,
a) All Chief Postmaster General b) Chief General Manager, PLI / Parcel / BD Directorate c) Chief General Manager, CEPT / Director RAKNPA / Director of all PTCs d) Addl. Director General Army Postal Service e) All General Manager (Finance) / Director Postal Accounts / DDAP
Subject: Transfer Policy Guidelines dated 17.01.2019
Madam / Sir
I am directed to say that Para 3(C) of transfer policy guidelines, issued vide letter no. 141 -141 /2013-SPN-II dated 17.01.2019, as amended from time to time, prescribes procedure / timeline for considering transfer requests under Ru le 38 of Postal Manual Volume IV.
2. This procedure / timeline have been reviewed and revised procedure / timeline is enclosed at Appendix -I.
3. Above modifications may be brought to the notice of all concerned for timely implementation.
4. Director (SPN) will be the nodal officer for implementation of revised system who can be contacted at Tel no. 011 – 23096092 for any clarification. In Circles, the DPS(HQ) concerned will be the nodal officer.
Procedure for Submission / Consideration of Transfer under Rule 38 or otherwise
Para-3(C) of Transfer Policy Guidelines, circulated vide communication No. 141- 14112013-SPB-II dated 17.01.2019, as amended from time to time, shall be substituted by the following:
i. An application for Inter-Circle / Intra-Circle transfer under Rule 38 in Form – I duly signed by the official shall be submitted to the Head of the Division / Unit where the official is posted. Advance copy of request shall not be sent to the Authority where transfer is sought.
ii. Application (PDF format) can be submitted through eMail also. All Divisions / Units shall give wide publicity of official email id of the Division / Unit where an official can send request for transfer under Rule-38.
iii. Submission of Application and Order of Priority :-
a. An official who fulfills the stipulated conditions as circulated from time to time for transfer under Rule-38, may apply at any time as per his convenience in the manner provided above. The system of submitting applications during the specified window is dispensed with.
b. Date and time of receipt of completed application in the Division / Unit shall be the reference point for determining the order of priority of all such applications.
c. In case of tie in date and time of receipt of application date of joining in the present cadre shall be considered for deciding order of priority. If still there is a tie, date of birth shall be considered for deciding order of priority.
d. Applications received during a month shall be arranged cadre-wise, as per date and time of receipt.
e. However, application received from (i) officials with benchmark disability (ii) officials appointed under compassionate grounds and (iii) official / dependant family members suffering from terminal illness in this order shall be placed at the top of the list of the requests received during a month irrespective of date on which such request was received. Among such applicants, date and time of receipt of applications shall be the base to decide priority and in case of tie, the procedure mentioned in (c) and (d) above will be followed.
f. Applications received from officials who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria as on the date of application shall be rejected outright.
iv. Divisional Cadre officials including Postal Assistant of Postal Division and Sorting Assistant of RMS Divisions may give choice of a maximum of ten (10) Divisions / Units of one Circle in order of preference. In such cases transfer will be considered for any one of the indicated Divisions / Units in order of preference and if she/he is not accommodated in the requested Divisions / Units, she/he will be kept under waiting list for consideration subsequently.
v. In case of Circle cadre officials like PA(CO/RO), PA(SBCO), Inspector Posts, ASP, etc. will indicate only name of the Circle where transfer is sought.
vi. If an official, who is already on waiting list based on previous request, submits a fresh application / revised application then she/ he will forfeit her/his seniority based on previous requests and such fresh / revised application shall be considered afresh.
vii. Divisional Cadre official whose transfer request is already on the waiting list at the time of coming into force of these revised guidelines, may submit revised request indicating preference for 10 Divisions of the same Circle within one (l) month from the date of coming into force of these revised guidelines and in such case, the official shall retain his original priority. [Change of Circle shall be treated as a fresh request. Requests received after the stipulated time period shall be treated as fresh requests.]
viii. Part-II of Form – I shall be completed after verifying the service particulars of the official. Printout of the application in Form – I received in Division / Unit through eMail shall be taken, and Part-II shall be completed.
ix. Application(s) received during a month and found completed in all respects shall be forwarded to the Head of Circle latest by 5th day of the following month through eMail (in PDF Format). While forwarding the applications Division / Unit Head shall also forward following statements:-
a. List of officials seeking Intra-Circle Transfer b. List of Officials seeking Inter-Circle Transfer – arranged Circle-wise c. Vacancy Position in each grade [(i) Actual vacancy in case of PA/SA, (ii) Category-wise and recruitment mode-wise vacancy in other cases.]
x. After receipt of list of applications from all Divisions / Units, Circle shall arrange the applications as provided in Point (iii) hereinabove to decide the Priority List for consideration of transfer.
xi. Inter-Circle transfer requests shall be sent by the Circle by 10th of the month through eMail alongwith copy of relevant Form-I to Circle(s) concerned for preparation of Priority List in other Circle(s).
xii. Priority List shall be prepared in the following manner:-
a. Two separate Priority Lists shall be prepared – one for Intra-Circle and another for Inter-Circle – for each cadre.
b. Applications received during a month will be arranged in the manner provided in Point (iii) hereinabove and shall be added to the respective waiting list brought forward from previous month. [This process shall be repeated for subsequent months where fresh requests shall be added below the requests in the Priority List for the previous month.]
xiii. Preparation of Priority List for the first time as per these revised guidelines:-
a. Transfer requests considered during the year 2021 (where transfers would be effective only after 01.01.2022) should not be decided and transfer orders may not be issued. ln case, wherever transfer orders have been issued by any of the Circle, the same stands withdrawn / cancelled.
b. Priority list prepared during year 2021 (including transfers approved and orders stands withdrawn as per para (a) above) shall be kept freezed in the same order of priority , which shall be split/prepared into two parts viz. Intra-Circle transfer priority list and Inter-Circle priority list.
c. Thereafter, requests received after these new guidelines coming into force shall be added bel ow the respective starting Priority List as mentioned at (a) above.
xiv. Updation of Intra-Circle Priority List shall be completed by 10th of the month. Similarly, Preparation of Inter-Circle Priority List shall be completed by 20th of the month.
xv. Assessment of vacancy for considering Transfer Request:-
Dept of posts released substitue order No. X-12/6/2021-SPN-II dated 5th January, 2022 for substitue of point no. (xv) – Refer the Order here
a. Based on the information received from Division / Unit, as per Point-(ix)(c) above, and information available in the Circle Office Division / Unit – wise vacancy for each category / mode of appointment available for transfer shall be prepared by the Circle Office.
b. Vacancy already reported to Staff Selection Commission for Direct Recruitment and vacancy notified / calculated for recruitment through examination conducted by the Department shall be excluded while deciding the available vacancy as at (a)above.
c. Circle shall assess vacancy for recruitment year 2022, i.e. for the period 01.01.2022 to 31.12.2022 and distribute it amongst various modes of recruitment and with in each mode amongst various categories as prescribed. Vacancies thus arrived will be freezed for reporting for various modes of recruitment.
d. As these vacancies are forecasted, the vacancies would not be available on O 1.0 l.2022, but will arise in subsequent months of year 2022. Hence, monthly cycle of transfer will operate to cover foreseen as well as unforeseen vacancies arisen during preceding month.
e. Vacancies freezed as mentioned in (c) above, shall be read ily available for reporting to SSC or notification of LGO examination by all Circle. However, Circle shall continue considering transfer against vacancies becoming available till preceding month. This process shall be repeated till vacancies of December, 2022 is taken into account for transfer purpose.
f. After completing the activities mentioned above, Circle shall calculate vacancies that arose during year 2022 and remained unfilled even after considering all inward transfer requests. Since Inter-Circle transfer request shall be allowed for appointed officials only, at end of the recruitment year, there shall be change in vacancies for each of the Circle, but the vacancies in total for all Circles combined together shall not undergo any change (except for addition of unforeseen vacancies)
g. Final vacancy figure a on 31.12.2022 shall be reported to Directorate by 15th January of next year as a final vacancy position which will not undergo any further change.
h. Aforesaid procedure shall be repeated for each recruitment year.
xvi. After preparation of Intra-Circle Priority List, taking into consideration the vacancy position assessed as above, Circle shall release approved list of Intra-Circle transfer indicating the Division / Unit by 15th of the month.
xvii. After deciding the approved list of Intra-Circle transfer, Circle shall consider Inter Circle transfer requests. After taking into consideration the vacancies available accommodation report for officials who can be accommodated indicating the Division / Unit and waiting list number in other cases shall be communicated to Circle (s) concerned by 20th of the month.
xviii. After receipt of accommodation report from other Circle (s), Circle shall release approved list of Inter-Circle transfer indicating the Division / Unit of posting and communicate to all concerned by 25th of the month.
xix. Officials approved for both Intra-Circle transfer and Inter-Circle transfer, shall be relieved by 20th of the following month to join the new unit. In case any official approved for transfer is not relieved, reasons thereof and likely date of relieving may be communicated to Head of Circle. Thereafter, Circle Office shall inform concerned Circle / Division / Unit.
xx. Relieving of the official shall not be denied solely on ground of shortage of staff if working strength of the cadre in the Division / Unit is not less than 66.66%. This shall be observed only while relieving the official on transfer and not while forwarding transfer request to Circle Office. However, Head of Circle shall be competent to relieve an official, whose request for transfer under Rule-38 (both inter-circle and intra-circle) has been approved, even if the working strength of a Division / Unit is less than 66.66% of the sanctioned strength, on case to case basis in very deserving cases only.
xxi. Requests of transfer under Rule 38 can be considered / approved by the competent authority even during the pendency of any vigilance case / disciplinary proceedings against an official. However, the controlling officer shall not relieve an official approved for transfer till disciplinary proceedings are concluded.
xxii. An official approved for transfer under Ru le-38 may submit a written request to the controlling officer to delay the relieving. In such cases, a maxim um of 90 days may be allowed. [n case the official requests for more than 90 days, she . he shall forfeit the right to avail the approved transfer. However, such an official may submit fresh request.
xxiii. All communications relating to transfer under Rule-38 shall be made through emails so as to adhere to the stipulated timeline.
xxiv. Approved list of transfer and waiting list (both Intra-Circle and Inter-Circle) shall be published on the website of Department of Posts as well as Circle concerned. These lists shall be updated after every cycle of transfer, by last day of the month.
xxv. Illustration for carrying out different activities of Inward / Outward transfer requests is enclosed.
PENSION –Dearness Allowance to the Ex-gratia beneficiaries – Sanction – Revised rate admissible from 1st January 2022 – Orders – Issued.
Read the following:-
1. G.O.Ms.No.23, Finance (Pension) Department, dated: 03-02-2020. 2. G.O.Ms.No.232, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated: 27.04.2020. 3. Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, New Delhi Office Memorandum F.No.42/7/2021 P&PW(D), dated: 20.09.2021 and 23.11.2021. 4. G.O.Ms.No.06, Finance (Pension) Department, dated: 01.01.2022.
-oOo-
ORDER:
In the Government Order first read above, orders were issued sanctioning the enhanced rate of Dearness Allowance @ 304 percent with effect from 1st July, 2019 to the widows and dependent children of the deceased Contributory Provident Fund / Non-Pensionable Establishment beneficiaries of State Government and the former District Board employees who are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs.605/- p.m. and revised to Rs.645/- p.m. w.e.f. 4th June 2013.
2. In the Government order second read above, orders have been issued to adopt the decision of the Government of India for freezing the Dearness Allowance at current rates till July 2021 to State Government employees, Teachers and Pensioner/ Family Pensioners following the orders issued by the Government of India in view of the severe fiscal crisis arising out of COVID-19 pandemic.
3. In the Office Memorandums third read above, the Government of India has enhanced the Dearness Relief from 304 percent to 348 percent and from 348 percent to 360 percent to the widows and dependent children of the deceased Contributory Provident Fund beneficiaries who are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs.645/- p.m.
4. The Government Order fourth read above, orders were issued revising the rates of Dearness Allowance payable to State Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners from 17 percent to 31 percent with effect from 1st January 2022 and it was ordered that the Dearness Allowance to the widows and dependent children of the deceased Contributory Provident Fund/ Non-Pensionable Establishment beneficiaries of State Government and the former District Board employees who are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment will be sanctioned separately.
5. Following the orders issued in the reference fourth read above, to the State Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners, the Government has now decided to sanction the enhanced rate of Dearness Allowance with effect from 1st January, 2022 to the widows and dependent children of the deceased Contributory Provident Fund/Non-Pensionable Establishment beneficiaries of State Government and the former District Board beneficiaries who are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs.645/-p.m. Accordingly, the Government sanction the revised rate of Dearness Allowance to the widows and dependent children of the deceased Contributory Provident Fund/Non-Pensionable Establishment beneficiaries of State Government and the former District Board beneficiaries who are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs.645/- p.m. as indicated below:-
Date from which payable
Revised rate of Dearness Allowance (per month )
1st January , 2022
360 percent
6. The expenditure on Dearness Allowance payable to those who are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs.645/- p.m. shall be debited to the following Head of Account respectively:
“2071. Pension and Other Retirement Benefits – 01. Civil – 800. Other Expenditure – State’s Expenditure – AH- Ex-gratia payment to families of deceased – Non-Provincialised Employees – Contributory Provident Fund–327 Pension – 09. Others,
7. Pending formal authorisation by the Principal Accountant General, the revised Dearness Allowance shall be paid straightaway by the Pension Pay Officer, Chennai-35 and the Treasury Officers/Sub-Treasury Officers concerned.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
N.MURUGANANDAM ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
PENSION – Dearness Allowance to the Pensioners and Family Pensioners – Revised rate admissible from 1st January 2022 – Orders – Issued.
Read the following:- 1. G.O.Ms.No.327, Finance (Pension) Department, dated: 21-10-2019. 2. G.O.Ms.No.232, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated: 27.04.2020. 3. From the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Office Memorandum Nos.1/1/2020-E-II(B), dated 20.07.2021 and 1/4/2021-E-II(B), dated 25.10.2021. 4. G.O.Ms.No.03, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated: 01.01.2022.
-oOo-
ORDER:
In the Government Order first read above, orders were issued sanctioning the revised rates of Dearness Allowance to the State Government Pensioners / Family Pensioners as detailed below:-
Date from which payable
Rate of Dearness Allowance [per month]
[1]
[2]
01-07-2019
17 per cent of Basic Pension / Family Pension
2. In the Government order second read above, orders have been issued to adopt the decision of the Government of India for freezing the Dearness Allowance at current rates till July 2021 to State Government employees, Teachers and Pensioner/ Family Pensioners following the orders issued by the Government of India in view of the severe fiscal crisis arising out of COVID-19 pandemic.
3. In the Office Memorandums third read above, the Government of India has revised the rate of Dearness Allowance for Central Government employees from 17 to 28 percent and from 28 to 31 percent of the Basic Pay.
4. In the Government order fourth read above, orders were issued revising the rates of Dearness Allowance payable to State Government employees and Teachers from 17 percent to 31 percent with effect from 1st January 2022.
5. Following the orders issued in the reference fourth read above, to the serving employees, the Government sanction the revised rate of Dearness Allowance to the State Government Pensioners / Family Pensioners as indicated below:-
Date from which payable
Rate of Dearness Allowance [per month]
[1]
[2]
01-01-2022
31 per cent of Basic Pension / Family Pension
6. The additional instalments of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash with effect from 01-01-2022.
7. While working out the revised Dearness Allowance, fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to next higher rupee if such fraction is 50 paise and above and shall be ignored if it is less than 50 paise.
8. It will be the responsibility of the Pension Disbursing Authority to calculate the quantum of Dearness Allowance payable in each individual case.
9. Pending formal authorisation by the Principal Accountant General, the revised Dearness Allowance shall be paid straightaway by the Pension Pay Officer, Chennai-35 and the Treasury Officers concerned.
10. This order will apply to the following categories of pensioners:-
(i) Government Pensioners, Teacher Pensioners of aided and Local Body educational institutions and other pensioners of Local Bodies.
(ii) The State Government employees who had drawn lumpsum payment on absorption in Public Sector Undertaking / Autonomous Body / Local Body / Co-operative institution and have become entitled to restoration of commuted portion of pension as well as revision of the restored amount.
(iii) Present and future family pensioners; In the case of divisible family pensioners, Dearness Allowance shall be divided proportionately.
(iv) Former Travancore-Cochin State pensioners drawing their pension on 1st November, 1956 in the Treasuries situated in the areas transferred to Tamil Nadu State on that date, i.e. Kanyakumari District and Shenkottai Taluk in Tenkasi District.
(v) Pensioners who are in receipt of special pensions under Extra-ordinary Pension Rules, Tamil Nadu and Compassionate Allowance.
11. The expenditure on Dearness Allowance payable to the Pensioners and Family Pensioners shall be debited to the respective following Heads of Account:
“2071. Pension and Other Retirement Benefits – 01. Civil – 101. Superannuation and Retirement Allowances – State’s Expenditure – AC. Dearness Allowance to Pensioners – 303 Dearness Allowance – 01 Dearness Allowance.
OLD (D.P.C. 2071 01 101 AC 0306)” IFHRMS (D.P.C. 2071 01 101 AC 30301)”
“2071. Pension and Other Retirement Benefits – 01. Civil – 105. Family Pensions – State’s Expenditure – AC. Dearness Allowance to Family Pensioners of Tamil Nadu Government – 303. Dearness Allowance – 01 Dearness Allowance.
OLD (D.P.C. 2071 01 105 AC 0308) IFHRMS (D.P.C. 2071 01 105 AC 30301)”.
12. The orders regarding sanction of Dearness Allowance to the widows and children of the deceased Contributory Provident Fund / Non Pensionable Establishment beneficiaries of State Government and the former District Boards who are drawing Ex-gratia will be issued separately.
13. The increased expenditure due to the sanction of Dearness Allowance in this order is allocable among the successor States as per the provisions laid down under the State Reorganization Act, 1956.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
N.MURUGANANDAM ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
Dearness Allowance from Jan 2022 for Pre-2006 pay scales TN Govt Employees: G.O.Ms.No.4
Government of Tamil Nadu 2022
MANUSCRIPT SERIES
FINANCE [Allowances] DEPARTMENT G.O.Ms.No.4, Dated: 1st January 2022. (Pilava, Margazhi-17, Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2052)
ABSTRACT
ALLOWANCES – Rate of Dearness Allowance applicable with effect from 01-01-2022 in respect of employees continuing to draw their pay in the Pre-2006 pay scales and Pre – 2016 pay scale/Grade Pay – Orders – Issued.
Read the following:-
1. G.O.Ms.No.345, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated: 30-10-2019. 2. From the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, New Delhi Office Memorandum No.1/3(2)/2008-E-II(B), dated: 13-08-2021 and 01-11-2021. 3. From the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, New Delhi Office Memorandum No.1/3(1)/2008-E-II(B), dated: 13-08-2021 and 01-11-2021.
-oOo-
ORDER:
In the Government Order first read above, orders were issued sanctioning revised rate of Dearness Allowance to the State Government employees drawing pay in the Pre-revised pay scales as detailed below:-
Pre-2006 pay scales
Pre-2016 pay scale/Grade Pay
Date from which payable
Rate of Dearness Allowance [per month]
Date from which payable
Rate of Dearness Allowance [per month]
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
01-07-2019
312% of Pay plus Dearness Pay
01-07-2019
164% of Pay plus Grade Pay
2. The Government of India in its Office Memorandum second read bove has enhanced the Dearness Allowance to its employees continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scales as per Fifth Central Pay Commission from 312% to 356% and from 356% to 368% respectively with effect from 1st July 2021.
3. The Government of India in its Office Memorandum third read above has enhanced the Dearness Allowance to its employees continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scales as per Sixth Central Pay Commission from 164% to 189% and from 189% to 196% respectively with effect from 1st July 2021.
4. Following the orders issued by the Government of India, the Government now sanction the revised rate of Dearness Allowance to the State Government employees drawing pay in the Pre-revised scales of pay/Grade pay as detailed below:-
Pre-2006 pay scales
Pre-2016 pay scale/Grade Pay
Date from which payable
Rate of Dearness Allowance [per month]
Date from which payable
Rate of Dearness Allowance [per month]
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
01-01-2022
368% of Pay plus Dearness Pay
01-01-2022
196% of Pay plus Grade Pay
5. The rate of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash with effect from 01-01-2022. Dearness Allowance for the period from 01-01-2020 to 31-12-2021 Pre – 2006 pay scales and Pre – 2016/Grade Pay shall be paid at the rates of 312% and 164% continuously.
6. The Payment of Dearness Allowance for the month of January, 2022 shall be drawn and disbursed by existing cashless mode of Electronic Clearance System (ECS). While working out the revised Dearness Allowance, fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to next higher rupee if such fraction is 50 paise and above and shall be ignored if it is less than 50 paise.
7. The expenditure shall be debited to the detailed head of account “303. Dearness Allowance” under the relevant minor, sub-major and major heads of account.
8. The Treasury Officers / Pay and Accounts Officers are requested to make payment of the revised Dearness Allowance when bills are presented without waiting for the authorisation from the Principal Accountant General (A&E) Tamil Nadu, Chennai-18.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
N.MURUGANANDAM ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
In the Government Order first read above, orders were issued sanctioning another Ad-hoc Increase in respect of employees those drawing revised Consolidated Pay / Fixed Pay / Honorarium as shown below:-
With effect from
Ad-hoc Increase
Employees drawing upto Rs.2500/- p.m
Employees drawing above Rs.2500/- p.m
[1]
[2]
[3]
01-07-2019
Rs.50
Rs.100
2. In the Government Order second read above, orders were issued enhancing the Dearness Allowance payable to Government employees who are drawing pay in Levels of Pay in the respective Pay Matrix with effect from 01-01-2022.
3. Government has therefore, decided to grant another Ad-hoc increase to those drawing revised Consolidated Pay / Fixed Pay / Honorarium with effect from 01-01-2022. Accordingly, Government direct that employees drawing Consolidated Pay / Fixed Pay / Honorarium be allowed another Ad-hoc Increase with effect from 01-01-2022 as detailed below:-
With effect from
Ad-hoc Increase
Employees drawing upto Rs.2500/- p.m
Employees drawing above Rs.2500/- p.m
[1]
[2]
[3]
01-01-2022
Rs.50
Rs.100
4. The payment of Ad-hoc Increase from January, 2022 shall be drawn and disbursed by existing cashless mode of Electronic Clearance System (ECS).
5. This order shall also apply to the employees of Local Bodies, Over Head Tank Operators and Sweepers working in Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
N.MURUGANANDAM ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
DA from 1st January 2022 for TN Government Employees: G.O.Ms.No.3
Government of Tamil Nadu 2022
MANUSCRIPT SERIES
FINANCE [Allowances] DEPARTMENT G.O.Ms.No.3, Dated: 1st January 2022.
(Pilava, Margazhi-17, Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2052)
ABSTRACT
ALLOWANCES – Dearness Allowance – Enhanced Rate of Dearness Allowance from 1st January 2022 – Orders – Issued.
Read the following:-
1. G.O.Ms.No.323, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated: 17-10-2019. 2. G.O.Ms.No.232, Finance (Allowances) Department, dated: 27-04-2020. 3. From the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, New Delhi Office Memorandum No.1/1/2020-E-II(B), dated: 20-07-2021. 4. From the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, New Delhi Office Memorandum No.1/4/2021-E-II(B), dated: 25-10-2021.
-oOo-
ORDER:
In the Government Order first read above, orders were issued sanctioning revised rate of Dearness Allowance to State Government employees as detailed below:-
Date from which payable
Rate of Dearness Allowance [per month]
[1]
[2]
01-07-2019
17 per cent of Basic Pay
2. In the Government Order second read above, the Government has decided to adopt the decision of the Government of India for State Government employees, teachers and pensioners / Family Pensioners for freezing the Dearness Allowances at current rates till July, 2021 in view of crisis arising out of COVID-19.
3. Government of India in its Office Memorandum third and fourth read above has enhanced the Dearness Allowance payable to its employees from the existing rate of 17% to 28% and 28% to 31% respectively with effect from 1st July 2021.
4. Hon’ble Chief Minister has made announcement under Rule 110 of the Legislative Assembly that Dearness Allowance shall be given to the State Government Employees with effect from 01.01.2022. Accordingly, the Government sanction the revised rate of Dearness Allowance by enhancing 14% as indicated below:
Date from which payable
Rate of Dearness Allowance [per month]
[1]
[2]
01-01-2022
31 per cent of Basic Pay
5. The enhanced rate of Dearness Allowance payable under these orders shall be paid in cash with effect from 01-01-2022. Dearness Allowance for the period from 01-01-2020 to 31-12-2021 shall be paid at the rates of 17% continuously.
6. The Payment of Dearness Allowance for the month of January, 2022 shall be drawn and disbursed by existing cashless mode of Electronic Clearance System (ECS). While working out the revised Dearness Allowance, fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to next higher rupee if such fraction is 50 paise and above and shall be ignored if it is less than 50 paise.
7. The Government also direct that the revised Dearness Allowance sanctioned above shall be admissible to full time employees who are at present getting Dearness Allowance and paid from contingencies at fixed monthly rates. The revised rates of Dearness Allowance sanctioned in this order shall not be admissible to part time employees.
8. The revised Dearness Allowance sanctioned in this order shall also apply to the teaching and non-teaching staff working in aided educational institutions, employees under local bodies, employees governed by the University Grants Commission/All India Council for Technical Education scales of pay, the Teachers/Physical Education Directors/Librarians in Government and Aided Polytechnics and Special Diploma Institutions, Village Assistants in Revenue Department, Noon Meal Organisers, Child Welfare Organisers, Anganwadi Workers, Cooks, Helpers, Panchayat Secretaries/Clerks in Village Panchayat under Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department and other employees drawing pay in the prescribed Level of Pay in the Pay Matrix.
9. The expenditure shall be debited to the detailed head of account “303. Dearness Allowance” under the relevant minor, sub-major and major heads of account.
10. The Treasury Officers / Pay and Accounts Officers shall make payment of the revised Dearness Allowance when bills are presented without waiting for the authorization from the Principal Accountant General (A&E), Tamil Nadu, Chennai-18.
(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)
N.MURUGANANDAM ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
Submission of Digital & physical Life Certificate for pensioners has been extended up to 28th February, 2022: Dept of Posts
No. 27-10/2020-PO Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (PO Division)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg New Delhi-110001
Dated: 3rd January,2022
To, All Chief Postmasters General/Sr. DDG(PAF) All GM(F)s All DAPs
Subject: Regarding extension of the last date for submission of Life Certificates (Digital or Physical).
This is regarding the extension of the last date for submission of Life Certificates (Digital or Physical)
2. According to OM No. 18/1/2020-P&PW(H)-III-6786 dated 31.12.2021 issued by DoP&PW enclosed herewith, in view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic situation in various states and keeping in view vulnerability of elderly population to Corona virus, the time limit for submission of Digital as well as physical Life Certificate for pensioners has been extended up to 28th February, 2022.
3. During this extended period the pension will continue to be paid by the Pension Disbursing Authorities (PDAs) uninterrupted. This will avoid the rush at Jeevan Pramaan Centres while maintaining social distancing in obtaining Life Certificate from the elderly this year.
5. Therefore, it is requested to ensure hassle-free submission of Life Certificates of the pensioners within the stipulated time.
6. These instructions should be brought to the notice of all DDOs and all pensioners including the pensioner’s associations in Circles/ Regions and Divisions.
7. This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 will be held as per schedule i.e. on 7th, 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th January, 2022
UPSC requests State Governments for ensuring smooth movement of the candidates/examination functionaries
After carefully reviewing the situation prevailing due to COVID-19 pandemic, the Union Public Service Commission has decided to conduct the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021 as per schedule i.e. on 7th, 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th January, 2022.
Keeping in view the restrictions/curbs being imposed by the Governments to contain the disease, the Commission has requested the State Governments for ensuring that no inconvenience is caused to the candidates/ examination functionaries in their movement, especially who are coming from containment / micro-containment zone(s) and if necessary, the candidates’ e-Admit Cards and ID Cards of the examination functionaries are to be used as movement passes.
The State Governments have further been requested that public transport be made operational to the optimum level, at least on a day before the Examination till the date of conduct of the Examination i.e. from 06.01.2022 to 09.01.2022 and 14.01.2022 to 16.01.2022 for ensuring smooth movement of the candidates/examination functionaries.
All the competent District Authorities and the Venue Supervisors have been provided the Guidelines of the Commission for conduct of the Examinations in these times of pandemic. These Guidelines mainly contain personal hygiene of the candidates / examination functionaries, maintenance of social distancing and wearing of masks by the candidates/ examinations functionaries all the time, provision of sanitizers at convenient places in the Venue and to the examination functionaries, candidates to carry their own sanitizers in transparent bottles, sanitization of each Venue on regular basis, two surplus examination rooms for accommodating the candidates who would be coughing, sneezing, having breathlessness, feeling feverish so that they can take the Examination under appropriate safety protocols etc
(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA) F.NO. 5(4)-B(PD)/2021 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division)
New Delhi, the 3rd January, 2022
RESOLUTION
It is announced for general information 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) w.e.f. 1st January 2022 to 31st March, 2022. This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1st January, 2022. The funds concerned are:
1.The General Provident Fund (Central Services). 2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India). 3. The All India Services Provident Fund. 4. The State Railway Provident Fund. 5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services). 6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund. 7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund. 8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund. 9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund. 10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund
(Ashish Vachhani) Joint Secretary to the Govt. of India
To, The Manager, (Technical Branch) Government of India Press, Minto Road, Delhi. F. No.5(4)-B(PD)/2021
