Instructions to PAO for calling back request of PPO and its cancellation
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE NEW DELHI-110066
CPAO/IT&Tech/PFMS/84(P.F.)/2021-22/137
02.11.2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Instructions to PAO for calling back request of PPO and its cancellation-Reg.
It is observed that in cases where both the Pension Payment Order (PPOs) has to be called back and PPO Number needs to be cancelled, the Pay & Accounts officers are sending separate requests. This results in avoidable delay in processing of pension cases.
2. All Pr. CCAs/CCAs/CAs (with independent charge) are requested to direct the PAOs to send a single request for calling back the PPOs and for cancellation of the PPO Number. This will help in faster processing and finalization of pension cases.
Gazette Notification for shifting of the jurisdiction of a Bench of CAT at Srinagar
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS (Department of Personnel and Training) NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 17th November, 2021
G.S.R. 805(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 18 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 (13 of 1985), the Central Government hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Personnel and Training, Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and Pensions vide number G.S.R. 610(E), dated the 26th July, 1985, namely :—
In the Table to the said notification, –
(a) for serial number 18 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be substituted, namely:-
S. No.
Bench
Jurisdiction of the Bench
(1)
(2)
(3)
“18.
Jammu Bench
(i) Districts of Doda, Jammu, Kathua, Kishtwar, Reasi, Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Samba, Udhampur in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
(ii) District of Leh in the Union territory of Ladakh” ;
(b) after serial number 18 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely:-
S. No.
Bench
Jurisdiction of the Bench
(1)
(2)
(3)
“19.
Srinagar Bench
(i) Districts of Srinagar, Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Budgam, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Kupwara, Pulwama, Shoplan in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (ii) District of Kargil in the Union territory of Ladakh”.
BSNL EMPLOYEES UNION Central Head Quarters Main Recognised Representative Union. Dada Ghosh Bhawan, 2151/1, New Patel Nagar, Opp. Shadipur Bus Depot, New Delhi-110008
Sub :– Non-payment of IDA arrears to the Non-Executives – reg.
It is extremely disgusting that, the payment of IDA arrears to the Non-Executives of BSNL has not been done so far. Even though, the Hon’ble Kerala High Court, directed the BSNL Management to make payment of the IDA increase that has become due from 01.10.2020, the BSNL Management issued letter for the payment of IDA arrears only on 27.10.2021. Thus, the BSNL Management took eight long months, after the Hon’ble Kerala High Court gave the order.
More distressing is the fact that, the BSNL Management has still not made payment of the IDA arrears to the Non-Executives. With the view to delay the payment of the IDA arrears, the Management in it’s letter dated 27.10.2021, has stated that, the arrears would be paid only based on the availability of funds.
The freezing of the IDA arrears of the Non-Executives of BSNL, by the BSNL Management itself is illegal. Further, delaying the payment of the IDA arrears for eight months after the order was given by the Hon’ble Kerala High Court, only exposes that the Management is not at all interested in the welfare of the employees.
In view of the foregoing, we urge upon you to kindly ensure that the IDA arrears is paid without further delay to the Non-Executives of BSNL.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
[P. Abhimanyu] General Secretary
Copy to:
1) Shri Arvind Vadnerkar, Director (HR), BSNL, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi — 110001 2) Ms. Yojana Das, Director (Finance), BSNL, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi — 110001
Review of Security amount to be furnished by the Gramin Dak Sevaks
No.17-18/2018-GDS Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts GDS Section
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg New Delhi-110001 Dated: 17.11.2021
To All Chief Postmaster General All Postmasters General Director, RAKNPA Ghaziabad Director, Postal Training Centres Director of Accou nts(Postal) Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service Corps, APS Bhawan New Delhi
Subject:- Review of Security amount to be furnished by the Gramin Dak Sevaks.
Madam / Sir
Kindly refer to this office letter of even number dated 14.01.2020 wherein instructions for obtaining of FG/Security Bond were circulated.
2. Various references from GDS Union were received on the issue. The issue of obtaining FG/Security Bonds from GDS has been examined. The Competent Authority has decided to discontinue the practice of obtaining FG/Security Bonds from GDS with immediate effect.
3. Therefore, the following actions to be taken by Circles:-
(i) No new FG/Security Bonds needs to be obtained from newly engaged GDS or GDS who are yet to furnish FG/Security Bond.
(ii) Existing FG/Security Bond need not be renewed after expiry of currency of the current Bond.
(iii) Circles to review all the pending Vigilance/Disciplinary cases related to loss and fraud where GDS is involved. Circles are to ensure that amount involved in loss and fraud be recovered from the FG/Security Bond furnished by such GDS before expiry of currency of Bond.
(iv) As soon as the validity of existing FG/Security Bond is expired, recovery from GDS in loss and fraud cases shall be regulated as per the provisions of Rule 9 and Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020.
4. I am therefore, directed to request you to take action accordingly
Yours faithfully (D.K. Tripathi) Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
Sharing / pooling of vehicles by Central Government Employees
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 Dated, the 16th November, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Sharing/pooling of vehicles by Central Government employees regarding.
In view of the prevailing pollution levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) all Central Government employees posted in the Central Government offices located in NCR while attending offices, are advised to use public transport, as far as possible in case where the employees are using their private vehicles/Government vehicles, it is adviseable that the vehicles are pooled in order to reduce number of vehicles on roads. It is also reiterated that all employees shall continue to strictly follow the COVID-appropriate behaviour and wear masks at all times and avoid non-essential travel. This advisory will be in force with immediate effect.
Competent Authority to sanction All India Leave Travel Concession (AILTC) Advance, Railway Board Order
RBE No. 84
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD)
No.E(W)2020/PS5-1/3
New Delhi, dated 16.11.2021
The General Managers (P) All Indian Railways and PUs.
Sub: Competent Authority to sanction All India Leave Travel Concession (AILTC) Advance, etc.
Ref: (i) Board’s letter of even number dated 10.09.2018. (ii) DoP&T’s OM No.3 101 1/8/2017-Estt.A-IV dated 19.09.2017.
A clarification has been sought by Northeast Frontier Railway regarding the Competent Authority to sanction AILTC Advance. It is observed that travel entitlement for the purpose of AILTC shall be the same as Travelling Allowance entitlement, subject to certain exceptions, as stipulated vide Board’s letter and DoP&T’s OM cited under reference.
2. The matter has been examined in consultation with Finance Dte. which is Board’s Nodal Date. for Railway Travelling Allowance Rules. The concordant provisions of Rule 4(b) of Central Civil Services (LTC) Rules-1988 and Supplementary Rule 191 on Civil side are Rule 1697 of Indian Railway Establishment Code Vol. II, as amended vide ACS No.62 through Finance Directorate’s letter No. F(E)I/2018/AL-28/73 dated 14.12.2018, Rule 1003 of “Indian Railway Administration and Finance” and Rule 1109 of “Indian Railway Establishment Manual”. The Authorities stipulated therein and in the relevant SOPs as competent to sanction advances, etc. as per Railway TA Rules, shall be Competent Authorities also for all matters connected with AILTC.
3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. ,
sd/- (V. Muralidharan) Dy. Director Estt. (Welfare)-I Railway Board
CGEGIS Table of Benefits for the savings fund from October 2021 to December 2021
No.7(2)/EV/2016 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure
New Delhi, the 10th November 2021
Office Memorandum
Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.10.2021 to 31.12.2021.
The Tables of Benefits for Savings Fund to the beneficiaries under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980, which are being issued on a quarterly basis from 01.01.2017 onwards, as brought out in this Ministry’s OM of even number dated 17.03.2017, for the quarter from 01.10.2021 to 31.12.2021, as worked out by IRDA based on the interest rate of 7.1% per annum (compounded quarterly) as notified by the Department of Economic Affairs as per their Resolution No. 5(4)-B(PD)/2021 dated 05.10.2021, are enclosed.
2. The Tables enclosed are of two categories as per the existing practice. As hitherto, the first Table of Benefits for the savings fund of the scheme is based on the subscription of Rs.10 p.m. from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 p.m. w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards. The second Table of Benefits for savings fund is based on a subscription of Rs.10 p.m. for those employees who had opted out of the revised rate of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990.
3. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.
4. Hindi version of these orders is attached.
sd/- (Ram Gopal) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Compassionate engagement cases of dependents of deceased GDSs who had committed frauds/ wrongdoing while in engagement
No.17-01/2017-GDS (Vol-I) Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (GDS Section) Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110 001 Dated: 12.11.2021
To The Chief Postmaster General Haryana Circle Ambala- 133 001.
Subject :– Compassionate engagement cases of dependents of deceased GDSs who had committed frauds/ wrongdoing while in engagement.
Sir/Madam,
Kindly refer to your DO letter no. R&E/24-30/2020/GDS dated 05.08.2021 wherein clarification has been sought on whether to consider compassionate engagement cases of dependents of deceased Gramin Dak sevaks (GDSs) who had committed frauds/wrongdoing while in engagement.
2. The matter has been examined. The Competent Authority has approved the following: –
“If the investigation/ proceedings are not completed at the time of death of GDS, he/she may be eligible on the principle of innocent till proved guilty. The dependent family members of a GDS should be considered eligible for Compassionate Engagement if as on the date of death, the deceased GDS comes under the definition of the Gramin Dak Sevak”.
3. The other terms and conditions of guidelines issued vide Directorate letter No. 17-1/2017-GDS dated 30.05.2017 will remain unchanged.
4. Therefore, you are requested to take action accordingly for settlement such pending compassionate engagement cases.
Yours sincerely
(D. K. Tripathi) Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC) Tel. No. 011-23096629
No.25/7/2019-CS.II (B) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New Delhi- 110003 Dated: 12th November, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Clarification regarding fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion / grant of NFSG in respect of officials who are already granted the benefits under MACP Scheme-regarding
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 27.08.20I9(copy enclosed) vide which the cadre units of CSCS were requested to furnish the data of the SSAs who were granted 3% increment at the time of MACP and subsequently granted 3% increment at the time of NFSG/promotion as per the format given in Annexure of the said OM. Granting 3% increment after MACP i.e. at the time NFSG/promotion is not in order in light of the OM No. 35034/3/2008-Estt,(D) dated 04.07.2017.
2. Thereafter, three reminders dated 16.09.2020, 21.01.2021 and 7th September, 2021 were issued but the information from 20 cadre units of CSCS have not received yet.
3. The Cadre Units of CSCS (as per list attached) are once again requested to furnish the requisite data within a fortnight so that this Division may take a final decision in consultation with Estt.(D) regarding recovery of excess amount from the working/ retired persons.
(Bhagirath Jha) Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
To Dir/DS(Admn.) of CSCS Cadre (As per list attached)
Post Office Saving Bank Operations, Dept of Posts Clarification SB Order 35/2021
SB Order No. 35/2021
F.No. FS·10/17/2020-FS Govt. of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (F.S. Division)
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001 Dated : 05.11.2021
To All Heads of Circles / Regions
Subject: Clarifications with respect to Post Office Saving Bank Operations- Reg.
Madam / Sir,
This office is in receipt of seeking clarifications through RTI and grievances on various issues related to POSB Operations. PTC Madurai and Kerala Circle have also sought for clarifications on various issues relating to POSB Operations. Some of such issues were examined and the following clarifications are issued for smooth operation in post offices.
1). Issue of Fresh Passbook in lieu of old passbook in any other CBS PO
The procedure for issue of fresh passbook in lieu of old I used up passbook is prescribed in Rule 44 of POSB CBS Manual. But there is no clarity whether the fresh passbook of account standing in CBS Post Offices (PO) can be issued by any other CBS PO.
It is clarified that any CBS PO can issue fresh passbook for the account standing in any other CBS PO in lieu of used up I old spoiled passbook, following the procedure prescribed in Rule 44 of POSB CBS Manual.
2). Opening of Joint Account by two or more illiterate depositors or Jointly by Illiterate Depositor and literate depositor
As per Rule 5(5) of GSPR 2018 which was circulated in SB Order No. 13/2019 dated 18.12.2019, A blind or visually challenged or illiterate depositor may open joint account with literate depositor. Further, there is nq restriction in any scheme rules for opening of a joint account jointly by two or more illiterate depositors.
It is clarified that a joint account may be opened by jointly by two or three illiterate depositors or jointly by Illiterate Depositor and Literate Depositor.
3). POSB Cheque facility to a Savings Joint Account opened iointly by a literate depositor and a illiterate depositor
As per the provisions in POSB CBS Manual and POSB Manual Volume I, for availing Cheque facility, the depositor should be literate and should be able to sign in running hand besides maintaining a balance of Rs. 500/- in the account. Cheque facility is not provided to the accounts operated by minor himself. There is no clarity on issue of cheque for a joint savings account opened by a literate and an illiterate depositor.
As per the clarification issued by MoF, all types of operations in a Joint B Account can be done by any of the depositors, it is clarified that cheque facility can be extended to the Joint B accounts opened jointly by an illiterate and a literate depositor subject to the conditions that the cheque will be used only by the literate depositor who can sign in running hand and illiterate depositor shall not use cheque facility of the account. Any cheque used by the illiterate depositor of such account shall not be entertained.
4). Opening of a Basic Savings Account by an individual who is already having a Post Office Savings ‘single’ account
Basic Savings Account has been introduced vide GSR No. 257(E) dated 9th April 2021 through amendment in POSA Scheme 2019. As per the notification, this type of account has been inserted below sub paragraph (2) of paragraph (3) of POSA Scheme 2019. As per the provisions made below paragraph (3)(e) of POSA Scheme, only one account can be opened by an individual as a single account.
Since Basic Savings Account is a separate type of account and inserted as sub paragraph (3) below sub paragraph (2) of paragraph (3) of POSA Scheme 2019, it is clarified that an individual may open a PO Savings Single Account in addition to a Basic Savings Account and vice versa.
5). Limit on the amount of deposit in Branch Post Offices when the deposit is made through Withdrawal form (SB-7) or Cheque.
Orders for acceptance of cheque and withdrawal form (SB-7) for Account opening and subsequent deposits at Branch Post Office have been issued in SB Order No. 22/2020 dated 18.06.2020 and SB Order No. 32/2020 dated 23.09.2020. The small savings schemes viz. MIS, SCSS, KVP, NSC and PPF were extended to Branch Post Office in SB Order No. 27/2020 dated 23.07.2020. Cash acceptance limit at Branch Post Office in an account in a day was raised from Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 50,000/- in SB Order No. 3/2021 dated 05.03.2021.
In this regard, it is clarified that in respect of subsequent deposit I deposit for opening of any type of account, through Withdrawal form and Cheque, no such limit of Rs. 50,000/- in a day in an account is fixed.
As per Rule 10 (4) of GSPR 2018, in the event of death of the guardian, the succeeding guardian shall be eligible to operate the account of the Minor or the person of unsound mind, as the case may be.
In this regard, it is clarified that change of guardian is permissible only on death of existing guardian and on the orders of any Court. In such cases, the death certificate of the existing guardian or the orders of Hon’ble Court as the case may be, should be produced by the new guardian along with a fresh application form (SB-AOF) and KYC documents duly signed by the new guardian.
7). Presence of the depositor at the time of opening of account
As per Rule 4 of GSPR 2018, only Resident citizen of India is eligible to open an account under National (Small) Savings Schemes and as per Rule 5 of GSPR 2018, An Account may be opened by the depositor either by visiting the Accounts Office in person or through permissible electronic modes including internet or mobile banking application of the respective Government Savings Bank in -accordance with the procedure approved by the Reserve Bank of India, from time to time.
It is clarified that
i. In case an account is opened at the post office, presence of the depositor is mandatory at the time of opening of account.
ii. In case an account is opened by guardian on behalf of minor or on behalf of a person of unsound mind, presence of guardian is mandatory.
iii. Whenever any account under the schemes identified for opening through Authorized Agents SAS & MPKBY) is opened through Authorized Agents (SAS & MPKBY), presence of the depositor is optional.
iv. Further, if the account opening forms and KYC documents are collected by the Post Office staff and the depositor’s signature is obtained in front of any authorized officials during the POSB account opening drives/melas/doorstep canvassing etc, presence of such depositor is not mandatory.
8). Change of Joint Depositor in a Joint Account
Rule 48(2) of POSB (CBS) Manual has been treated as deleted in the SB Order No. 12/2020 dated 14.02.2020.
As per the provision in Rule 8 of GSPR 2018, an account opened as a Single Account cannot be subsequently converted into a Joint Account or vice versa. Further there is no provision in GSPR 2018 for change of any of the depositors in any Joint account.
It is clarified that change of the depositor or inclusion of new depositor in a Joint Account is not allowed. Further it is clarified that change of order of the depositor (first I second and third) in an account is also not allowed keeping in view of the fact that various returns I statements are filed with the Income Tax authorities based on the PAN Number of the first depositor in an account.
ii). This order may be circulated to all the Post Offices.
iii). This is issued with the approval of DDG (FS).
