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SPARSH 04 : Procedure to perform Identification in SPARSH

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SPARSH 04 : Procedure to perform Identification in SPARSH

Office of the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts(Pension),
Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad – 211014
Email :[email protected]
Circular No. : SPARSH-04
No. PCDAP/SPARSH/CIV/2021/VOL-1
Dated: 14th July 2021

To,
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(All HOOs / PAOs)

Sub:- Implementation of web based comprehensive pension package system i.e. SPARSH (System for Pension Administration (Raksha) for Defence Civilian and their families-reg.

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Several issues have been noticed while monitoring implementation of SPARSH. These are listed below for your information and necessary corrective action) HOO/PAO users are not completing audit of pension data well in advance causing delay in processing of cases and sanction/payment of pension.

ii) After generation of PPO in death cases, the HOO users are not following up with beneficiaries for completing identification. This leads in delaying release of payment to families.

iii) There appears to be no agreement between HOOs & PAOs regarding submission of documents for Audit of pension data by PAOs creating undue delay in processing of claims.

2. All HOOs/PAOs are therefore advised to follow the procedure to handle above issues, as follows:-

i) All HOOs/PAOs will ensure that retirement order/Pt. II OO for death etc. and service/Medical (where applicable)/Pay details are entered in SPARSH at least 45 days in advance prior to the date of retirement, to get adequate lead time to handle issues raised( if any) in audit or during PDV. However, in all cases it must be ensured that pension is sanctioned before retirement. Similarly, HOO & PAO will ensure that PPO for death-in-service cases is sanctioned within a month after the death of the employee. To deal with point no. iii of Para 1 above, it is advised that HOO will provide all necessary documents to PAO as per their requirement on urgent basis and in case of any doubt HOO & PAO will liaise offline to short out the issue immediately to avoid undue delay processing the claims. Fortnightly discussion should be conducted between HOO and concern PAO to deal all issues of doubt regarding SPARSH. Details of issues discussed and their outcome be reported to this office as well as HQrs. Office through concern Controllers on following email id. [email protected] and [email protected] .

ii) To avoid delay in first payment in respect of family pensioner necessary guidelines for identification is given in Annexure-‘X’.

3. In view of above all HOD/PCDA/CDA are requested to issue instructions for HOOs/PAOs under their administrative control for strict and time bound compliance of above procedures/instructions.

(Abhishek Singh)
Dy. CDA (P)

No: PCDAP/SPARSH/CIV/2021/VOL.-01
Dated:- 14/07/2021

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ANNEXURE X

Procedure to perform Identification in SPARSH

[A] Identification through Pensioner login –

(i) After login into pensioner account through userid & password, the link for ‘IDENTIFICATION’ will be available on home page. Ensure that login is done by pensioner themselves and their password are not exposed.

(ii) Click the same and then click button ‘Perform identification’ after selecting radio button for MLC (Option for DLC is not working as of now).

(iii) Thereafter click generate MLC number – a six digit number will appear in box and link for ‘Download MLC’ will appear below that. Download the MLC and print the same.

(iv) Press button ‘Initiate Request’ available below above link. A table will appear below with an action button at last column of the table. Ensure this table is generated to upload the MLC with generated number which is available on MLC downloaded form. In case the pensioner get logout, this request will be available in their login to process further only if the Initiate Request button is clicked.

(v) The downloaded certificate may be signed by any gazetted officer. Scan the signed certificate in PDF format. Please ensure that all fields are filled properly and completely & PDF created is legible and correctly scanned.

(vi) Go to the action button mentioned at point (iv) above and click it. In case, the pensioner gets logout, the table will be available after completing action at point (ii) and no need to generate MLC again. Complete the details of officer who has identified the pensioner and upload the MLC at the end.

(vii) After submitting the same, certain declaration will come along with their bank detail of the pensioner which has to be confirmed/completed.

(viii) Please ensure that token number is generated at the end of identification. Status of this request could be viewed from link TRACK SERVICE REQUEST available on home page of pensioners’ login.

[B] Identification through Service Centre-

(i) Pensioner will not be compelled to share their login credential to Service Centre executives. Login will be done by Service Centre executives with their own login credentials and only identifier viz. PPO number or GFP numbers should be asked from pensioners.

(ii) An OTP will be received on the mobile number of pensioner and Service Centre will proceed after entering the same in SPARSH. The subsequent process for completing identification will be same as [A] above.

(iii) Service Centre executive will do all action in concurrence with pensioner and also make his screen visible to them.

(iv) The token number generated after completing the process shall be shared to the pensioners for their record.

[C] Identification through Jeevan Pramaan –

SPARSH has been incorporated as a Pension Disbursing Agency in Jeevan Pramaan. All SPARSH users are advised to perform the identification of pensioners either through MLC or Jeevan Pramaan ( by selecting Pension Disbursing Agency as SPARSH) MODE. While registering the Pensioner through Jeevan Pramaan please select the following through dropdown

Sanctioning Authority Name –“Defence- PCDA(P) Allahabad”

Disbursing Agency Name:– “ SPARSH-PCDA (Pension) Allahabad”

Agency Name- “ SPARSH-PCDA (Pension) Allahabad”.

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Also Read :

Circular NoDateSubject & Link
SPARSH 0920th Dec 2021Status of forthcoming retirees in your organisation
SPARSH 0524th August 2021Pension claims of August retirees – Important Instructions
SPARSH 0414th July 2021Implementation of web based comprehensive pension package system i.e. SPARSH (System for Pension Administration (Raksha) for Defence Civilian and their families
SPARSH 0330th June 2021Implementation of SPARSH in respect of Defence Civilians w.e.f. 01-08-2021
SPARSH 0225th June 2021Roll Out of all Defence Civilian Organizations on the web based comprehensive pension package system for Defence Civilian i.e SPARSH (System for Pension Administration (Raksha)
SPARSH 0121st June 2021Roll Out of all Defence Civilian Organization on the web based comprehensive pension package system for Defence Civilian i.e SPARSH (System for Pension Administration (Raksha)

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Setting Up of a New Sainik School in Shivamogga District of Karnataka

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Setting Up of a New Sainik School in Shivamogga District of Karnataka

A reference was received from State Government of Karnataka for setting up of a Sainik School in Shivamogga district of Karnataka. In response to the reference reply was sent informing that there is no plan under consideration to open more Sainik Schools other than the ones operational in the State of Karnataka, under the ambit of existing scheme of things.

Government is proposing to bring a new scheme for setting up Sainik Schools in the country in partnership with NGOs/Private Schools/State etc. The endeavor is to provide schooling opportunities in ‘CBSE Plus’ type of educational environment by involving desirous Government/Private Schools/NGOs to partner in establishing/aligning their system with Sainik Schools ethos, value system and national pride. It envisages enrolling existing/upcoming schools to be run to the line of Sainik Schools curriculum. The schools are proposed to be affiliated to Sainik Schools Society. Detailed guidelines and requisite approvals are at an advance stage.

This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri KC Ramamurthy in Rajya Sabha today.

Safeguarding the interests of the employees of Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) post corporatisation

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Safeguarding the interests of the employees of Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) post corporatisation

The Government has ensured safeguarding the interests of the employees of Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) post corporatisation of OFB, inter-alia, in the following manner:-

  • It has been decided that all the employees of OFB (Group A, B & C), belonging to the production units and also the non-production units being handed over to the new DPSUs (to be formed) would be transferred to these DPSU(s) on terms of foreign service without any deputation allowance (deemed deputation) initially for a period of two years from the appointed date.
  • All the employees of OFB Head Quarter, OFB New Delhi Office, OF Schools and OF Hospitals, would be transferred to the Directorate of Ordnance Factories (to be formed) under the Department of Defence Production, initially for a period of two years from the appointed date.
  • Till such time the employees remain on deemed deputation to the new entities, they shall continue to be subject to all rules and regulations as are applicable to the Central Government servants. Their pay scales, allowances, leave, medical facilities, career progression and other service conditions will also continue to be governed by the extant rules, regulations and orders, as are applicable to the Central Government servants.
  • The pension liabilities of the retirees and existing employees will continue to be borne by the Government.

Since the announcement of the Government to undertake corporatisation of OFB in May, 2020, the Government has held various discussions with the OFB employees’ Federations regarding the corporatisation of OFB under Chairmanship of Secretary (Defence Production). Their concerns and suggestions were noted. Their main concern about safeguarding the interests of the employees of OFB has been adequately addressed as mentioned above. It is pertinent to mention that Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) also held discussions with Government & OFB Federations as part of the conciliation process under the ID Act 1947.

This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Binoy Viswam in Rajya Sabha today.

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Abolition of Savings Bank Aptitude Test – Saving Bank Allowance – Dept of Posts

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Abolition of Savings Bank Aptitude Test – Saving Bank Allowance – Dept of Posts

SB Order No. 20/2021

eFile No. 113-01/2017-SB-I
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(F.S. Division)

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 20.07.2021

To
All Head of Circles / Regions

Subject : Abolition of Savings Bank Aptitude Test — Regarding.

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The Savings Bank Allowance had been introduced on 01.05.1989, and was paid to the Postal Assistants working in the SB Branches of the Post Offices. The allowance was admissible only to those Postal Assistants who were selected to be posted in SB Branch having at least 5 years service with good record and pass the aptitude test / such other test as may be prescribed from time to time for posting in the SB Branch. The eligibility criterion in respect of minimum service requirement for attending SB Aptitude Test was revised as one year vide SB Order No. 16/2011 dated 23.08.2011. The said Saving Bank Allowance has been abolished in 7th CPC.

2. The issue has been examined in light of above development. Conducting SB Aptitude Test has not been found desirable in view of the present changed scenario due to implementation of Core Banking System, rationalization of counters due to introduction of Multi-purpose counters and other factors. The competent authority has accordingly ordered for abolition of SB Aptitude Test with immediate effect.

3. However, Circles are instructed to ensure that the officials engaged in POSB operation must have completed CBS/Finacle operation training including Induction training organized in PTC/RTC. Those officials posted in SB branches should also be specifically asked to keep checking www.indiapost.gov.in on regular basis for new SB Orders, amendments, latest circulars etc.

4. This may be circulated to all the Post Offices for information and necessary actions.

5. This is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.

(T C VIJAYAN)
Asst Director (SB-I)

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DA for Postal Employees from July 2021 – Dept of Posts Order

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DA for Postal Employees from July 2021 – Dept of Posts Order

File NO.PP-08/2/2021-PAP-DOP

Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
PAP Section/(Establishment Division)
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Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi —110001.
Dated: 20th July, 2021.

To

  1. All Chief Postmasters General/ Postmasters General
  2. Chief General Manager, BD Dte/Parcel Dte/ PLI Directorate
  3. Director RAKNPA/ GM CEPT) Directors of All PTCs,
  4. Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, R.K. Puram, New Delhi
  5. All General Managers (Finance)/ DAP/ DDAP

Sub: Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2021.

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to forward herewith a copy of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s Office Memorandum No 1/1/2020-E-II (B) dated 20th July, 2021 on the subject cited above for information and further necessary action.

This issue with the approval of the competent authority.

Yours faithfully

(D.K. Tripathi)
Assistant Director General (Estt.)

Encl.: As above.

Also Read : DA Order July 2021 : FinMin released Office Memorandum for Dearness Allowance from 01.07.2021

Copy to:

  1. PPS to Secretary (Posts)/ PS to Director General Postal Services.
  2. Addl. DG (Co-ordination)/ Member (P)/ Member (O)/ Member (PLI)/ Member (Banking)/ Member (Tech)/ Member (Plg & HRD)
  3. AS & FA
  4. Sr. DDG (Vig) & CVO/ Sr. DDG (PAF)/ Director General P&T (Audit)
  5. Secretary, Postal Services Board
  6. Chief Engineer (Civil) Postal Directorate
  7. Budget Section/ PA Wing of Postal Directorate
  8. All other Sections of Postal Directorate
  9. All recognized Federations/ Unions/ Associations
  10. GM, CEPT for uploading the order on the India Post website
  11. Guard File/Spare Copies.

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DA Order to Railway Employees from July 2021 – RBE No. 52/2021

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DA Order to Railway Employees from July 2021 – RBE No. 52/2021

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of Railways
Railway Board

PC-VII No.- 173
File No. PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/1

RBE No.: 52/2021
New Delhi, dated: 20.07.2021

The General Manager/CAOs(R),
All India Railways & Production Units,
(As per mailing list)

Sub :– Revised rates of Dearness Allowance to Indian Railway employees w.e.f. 01.07.2021

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter No. PC-VII/2016/1/7/2/3 dated 27.04.2020 vide which instalments of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees due from 01.01.2020, 01.07.2020 and 01.01.2021, were frozen and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Indian Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 17% to 28% of the Basic Pay with effect from 1st July, 2021. The increase subsumes the additional instalments arising on 01.01.2020, 01.07.2020 and 01.01.2021. The rate of Dearness Allowance for the period from 01.01.2020 till 30.06.2021 shall remain at 17%.

Also Read : DA Order July 2021 : FinMin released Office Memorandum for Dearness Allowance from 01.07.2021

2. The term ‘basic pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.

3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of Rule 1303 (FR 9(21)), Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume-II (Sixth Edition – 1987) – Second Reprint 2005.

4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

5. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

(M. K. Gupta)
Executive Director, Pay Commission-II
Railway Board

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DA Order for CPSE Employees from July 2021 – DPE

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DA Order for CPSE Employees from July 2021 – DPE

F.No.W-02/0038/2017-DPE(WC)-GL-1/21
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Public Enterprises

Public Enterprises Bhawan,
Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road,
New Delhi-110003,
Date 20th July, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :– Payment of DA to the CDA pattern employees of CPSEs, drawing pay in 7th CPC pay scales.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M.No.W-02/0038/201/7-DPE (WC) dated 28.04.2020 regarding freezing of Dearness Allowance to employees of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) drawing CDA pay scales.

2. The DA payable to the employees drawing pay in 7th CPC pay scale shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 17% to 28% with effect from 01.07.2021. The increase subsumes the additional instalments arising on 01.01.2020, 01.07.2020 and 01.01.2021. The rate of Dearness Allowance for the period from 01.01.2020 till 30.06.2021 shall remain at 17%.

3. The payment of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

Also Read : DA Order July 2021 : FinMin released Office Memorandum for Dearness Allowance from 01.07.2021

4. These rates are applicable in the case of CDA employees whose pay have been revised with effect from 01.01.2016 as per DPE’s O.M. dated 17.08.2017.

5. All administrative Ministries/Departments of Government of India are requested to bring this to the notice of Central Public Sector Enterprises under their administrative control for action at their end.

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(Samsul Haque)
Under Secretary

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DA Order July 2021 : FinMin released Office Memorandum for Dearness Allowance from 01.07.2021

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DA Order July 2021 : FinMin released Office Memorandum for Dearness Allowance from 01.07.2021

No. 1/1/2020.E-II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 20th July, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revised rates of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees w.e.f. 01.07.2021.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No. 1/1/2020-E-II (B) dated 23.04.2020 vide which instalments of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees due from 01.01.2020, 01.07.2020 and 01.01.2021, were frozen and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 17% to 28% of the basic pay with effect from 1st July, 2021. The increase subsumes the additional instalments arising on 01.01.2020, 01.07.2020 and 01.01.2021. The rate of Dearness Allowance for the period from 01.01.2020 till 30.06.2021 shall remain at 17%

2. The term ‘basic pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.

3, The Dearness Allowance will continue to be a distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of FR 9(21).

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4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

5. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.

6. In their application to the persons belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders are issued under Article 148(5) of the Constitution and after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.

(Annie George Mathew)
Additional Secretary to the Government of India

To
All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India (as per standard distribution list).
Copy to: C&AG, UPSC, etc. as per standard endorsement list.

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Also Read
DA Order to Railway Employees from July 2021 – RBE No. 52/2021
DA for Postal Employees from July 2021 – Dept of Posts Order
DA Order for CPSE Employees from July 2021 – DPE
DA Order to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) effective from July 2021

 

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Disbursement of Salary / Pension to Central Government employees / Pensioner working in the State of Kerala on 10th August 2021 on account of “ONAM” Festival

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Disbursement of Salary/Pension to Central Government employees/Pensioner working in the State of Kerala on 10th August 2021 on account of “ONAM” Festival.

confederation

Ref: CONFON/ONAM/2021

Dated- 17.07.2021

To,
The Controller General of Accounts,
Ministry of Finance,
Department of Expenditure,
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan,
E-Block, GPO Complex, INA
New Delhi – 110 023.

Sir,

Sub :- Disbursement of Salary/Pension to Central Government employees / Pensioner working in the State of Kerala on 10th August 2021 on account of “ONAM” Festival.

ONAM is the State festival of Kerala. The Festival commences on 12th August 2021 and culminates on 23. August 2021. This is also a social 1501001 and is celebrated by one and all It had been the normal practice to draw and disburse the salary and pension of the employees and pensioners in the month in which the festival falls well prior to the commencement of the festival.

We shall be graffitol R orders are issued to all Departments to disburse the salary and pension for the month of August, 2021 by 10. August 2021 in respect of all employees and pensioners in the Slate of Kerala. A copy of the order issued by your office on 1008.2020 In this matter is enclosed for ready reference.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,

(R. N. Parashar)
Secretary General

Copy to: -The Joint Secretary (Per), Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, North Block, New Delhi

Source: Confederation

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DOPT Order : Cases pending or decided by Hon’ble High Courts / CAT regarding preponement of effective date of MACPS

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DOPT Order : Cases pending or decided by Hon’ble High Courts / CAT regarding preponement of effective date of MACPS

No.35034/3/2015-Estt.(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 13th July, 2021.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Cases pending or decided by Hon’ble High Courts/Central Administrative Tribunals regarding preponement of effective date of Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme – Order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India dated 28.4.2021 in CA No. 1579/21 (SLP (C) No. 15572/2019) of Union of India v/s R.K. Sharma & others – reg.

The undersigned is directed to say that vide O.M. of even number dated 30.9.2020, Ministries/ Departments were advised to defend all cases or challenge the Orders of Court/Tribunal, as the case may be, which are contrary to Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) guidelines, since the matter relating to preponing the date of effect of the MACPS from 1.9.2008 (as provided in the scheme) to 1.1.2006, was sub-judice in a number of cases pending in the Apex Court, which have been tagged with SLP No. 10811-13/2018 of Uol v/s Ranjit Samuel, and that all similar matters were being heard together.

2. Though decision in the above mentioned cases is still awaited, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, in a related matter, has held that benefits under the MACPS cannot be claimed w.e.f. 1.1.2006. In its Order dated 28.4.2021 in Civil Appeal No. 1579/2021 [arising out of SLP (C) No. 15572/2019] of Union of India v/s R.K. Sharma & Others, the Hon’ble Apex Court has held as under:-

“7. For a better understanding of the dispute in these cases, it is necessary to examine the judgments of this Court in Balbir Singh Turn (supra) and M.V. Mohanan Nair (supra). The point that was considered by this Court in Balbir Singh Turn (supra) relates to the applicability of the benefit of MACPS from 01.01.2006. The Respondents therein approached the Armed Forces Tribunal which held that the benefit of ACP granted to an employee is part of the pay structure which affects the pay and also his pension. The Armed Forces Tribunal held that an ACP is not an allowance but a part of pay and therefore, in terms of the Government resolution, the employees were entitled for MACP w.ef. 01.01.2006. This Court in Balbir Singh Turn (supra) upheld the said finding recorded by the Armed Forces Tribunal. Instructions issued on 30.05.2011 were found to be contrary to the resolution dated 30.08.2008 as, according to the resolution 01.01.2006 was the effective date for implementation of MACPS in matters relating to pay and dearness allowance.

8. In MV. Mohanan Nair (supra) a three Judge Bench of this Court considered the ACPS as well as the MACPS to hold that the schemes are in the nature of incentive schemes which were brought into force to relieve stagnation. This Court was of the considered view that the Respondents therein were entitled only to the benefit of next grade pay in the pay band and not to the benefit of grade pay of next promotional post. As the MACPS is a matter of Government policy pursuant to the recommendations made by the Pay Commission, this Court refused to accept submissions of the employees that MACPS should be made applicable w.e.f. 01.01.2006.

Also Read : All India Conference of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Opened Today CAT Commended for Speedy Disposal of Cases

9. In view of the judgment of this Court in M.V. Mohanan Nair (supra), the Respondents and other similarly situated employees are entitled for financial upgradation under MACPS only to the next grade pay and not to the grade pay of next promotional post. It is clear from the resolution dated 30.08.2008 that the recommendation of the 6th Pay Commission was accepted by the Government and was made effective from 01.01.2006 in respect of civilian employees with regard to revised scales of pay and dearness allowances. In so far as the revised allowances other than dearness allowance, recommendation of the 6th Pay Commission were given effect from 01.09.2008. The judgment in M.V. Mohanan Nair (supra) clinches the issue. Benefits flowing from ACP & MACP Schemes are incentives and are not part of pay. The resolution dated 29.08.2008 is made effective from 01.09.2008 for implementation of allowances other than Pay and DA which includes financial upgradation under ACP & MACP Schemes. Therefore, the Respondents and other similarly situated officers are not entitled to seek implementation of the benefits of MACPS w.e.f. 01.01.2006 according to the resolution dated 29.08.2008. Moreover, the implementation of MACPS by granting financial upgradation only to the next grade pay in the pay band and not granting pay of the next promotional post w.e.f. 01.01.2006 would be detrimental to a large number of employees, particularly those who have retired. We find force in the submission made by the learned Additional Solicitor General that uniform implementation of MACPS for civilian employees w.e.f. 01.01.2006 would result in large scale recoveries of amounts paid in excess.

10. In view of the above, we set aside the judgment of the High Court and allow these Appeals.”

3. Accordingly, in terms of the existing MACP guidelines, and in light of above mentioned order dated 28.4.2021, all Ministries/Departments are, therefore, advised to dispose of all pending grievances seeking grant of benefit w.ef. 1.1.2006 under the MACP Scheme, and also. to defend the various pending Court Cases or to take immediate suitable action for appealing against such judgments which are contrary to the existing policy, as upheld by the Hon’ble Apex Court in the instant case.

Sd/-
(A. Bhattacharya)
Deputy Secretary

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