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DOPT ORDER : Extension of timelines for submission of APAR for Group-A, B and C officers of CSS/CSSS/CSCS cadre

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DOPT ORDER : Extension of timelines for submission of APAR for Group-A, B and C officers of CSS/CSSS/CSCS cadre through SPARROW portal for the year 2020-2021

F.No.22-6/2021-CS.I (APAR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

2nd Floor, A Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi.
Dated : 25th June, 2021.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Extension of timelines for submission of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) in respect of Group-A, B and C officers of CSS/CSSS/CSCS cadre through SPARROW portal for the year 2020-2021.

The undersigned is directed to invite reference to this Department’s OM of even number dated 17th May, 2021 conveying revised timelines for completion of APAR process for the year 2020-21 in respect of Group ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ officers of CSS/CSSS/CSCS cadres and the Estt. Division of DoPT’s O.M. No 21011/02/2015-Estt. (A)-part-II dated 17th June, 2021 vide which the timelines for completion of APAR process for the year 2020-21 for group ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ officers of Central Civil Services has been further extended.

2. Accordingly, in the view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation, it has been decided with the approval of competent authority that the timelines for distribution/online generation, recording and completion of entire APAR process for the year 2020-21, shall also be extended further in respect of all Group – A, B and C officers/staff of CSS/CSSS/CSCS cadres as specified in the Annexure.

3. It has further been decided that for the APAR year 2020-21, the extended timelines specified in the Annexure shall also apply to the reporting, reviewing officers who have demitted office or retired from service on or after 28.02.2021. They shall be allowed to record their remarks till the respective extended cut-off dates.

4. Further, the decision conveyed vide Estt. Division OM dated 14.06.2021 (copy enclosed) delinking recording and completion of APAR for the year 2020-21 from the conduct of Annual Medical Examination and thereafter submission of summary of medical report by 31.12.2021 may also please be noted for compliance.

(Zachariah Thomas)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tele: 011-24624046

Annexure

Time schedule for generation, recording and completion of APAR for 2020-21 in respect of Group-A, B and C officers of CSS/CSSS/CSCS cadres.
(Annexure to O.M.No.22/6/2021-CS-1(APAR) dated 25.06.2021).

S.No. Activity Date by which activity to be completed
1. Distribution of blank forms/online generation 31st July 2021
2. Submission of self-appraisal to the Reporting Officer 31st August 2021
3. Forwarding of report by Reporting Officer to Reviewing Officer* 30th September, 2021
4. Forwarding of report by Reviewing Officer to APAR Cell 15th November, 2021
5. Disclosure of APAR to the officer reported upon 30th November, 2021
6. Receipt of representation, if any, on APAR 15 days from the date of disclosure
7. Forwarding of representations to the competent authority 31st December 2021
8. Disposal of representation by the competent authority Within one month of the date of receipt of representation by the competent authority.
9. Communication of the decision of the competent authority on the representation by the APAR Cell Within 15 days of finalization of decision by competent authority
10. End of entire APAR process, after which the APAR will be finally taken on record 31st March, 2021
*Not applicable for CSSS officers. The Reporting Officer in case of CSSS officers will forward his/her report to Administration/APAR Section, wherever provided.

 

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Grant of benefit of one notional increment for the pensionary benefits to those employees who had retires on 30th of June – DOPT

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Grant of benefit of one notional increment (as due on 1st July) for the pensionary benefits to those employees who had retires on 30th of June before drawing the same

COURT CASE
TIME BOUND

F. No. 1453545/2021-Estt (Pay-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 24June, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Grant of benefit of one notional increment (as due on 1st July) for the pensionary benefits to those employees who had retires on 30th of June before drawing the same.

The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that the issue of grant of notional increment and consequential pensionary benefits on the rationale of the Order dated 15.09.2017 passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Madras in WP 15732 of 2017 filed by Shri P. Ayyamperumal was examined and necessary instructions in this regard were issued vide this Department’s OM 19/2/2018-Estt (Pay-I) dated 03.02.2021. This OM is available at the link (https://documents.doptcirculars.nic.in/D2/D02est/19-2-2018-Estt%20Pay-IMVLPO.PDF) or may be accessed from this Department’s website https://dopt.gov.in : Notifications : OMs and Orders : 13. Establishment : Pay Rules. :

2. Meanwhile, Ministry of Railways have brought to the knowledge of this Department , the Order dated 05.04.2021 passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in a case involving same subject matter {SLP(C) No. 4722/2021}. In the case under reference (OA No170/677/2019), Hon’ble CAT, Bangalore Bench, allowed grant of notional annual increment to an employee who superannuated from service on 30.06.2014. Ministry of Railways challenged this judgment in the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka in WP No 146967 of 2020 (S-CAT), which was rejected by the High Court on 22.10.2020. Thereafter, Ministry of Railways filed a Special Leave Petition {SLP (C) No 4722/2021} against the Order dated 22.10.2020 of the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka. Hon’ble Supreme Court heard the matter and issued the following directions in its Order dated 05.04.2021:

“Issue notice returnable after three weeks. In the meanwhile, there will be stay of operation of the order dated 18th December, 2019 of the Central Administrative Tribunal, Bangalore Bench in Original Application No. 170/00677/2019, affirmed by the judgment and order impugned. The Petitioners shall, however, in the meanwhile without prejudice to the rights and contentions of parties pay retiral dues of the Respondent computed on the basis of the last pay drawn by him on the date of his retirement, that is, 30.06.2014.”

3. Ministries / Departments are requested to take note of the contents of instructions issued vide this Department’s OM 19/2/2018-Estt (Pay-I) dated 03.02.2021 and the Order dated 05.04.2021 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court and defend the Court Cases similarly placed on behalf of Union of India including this Department, in consultation with this Department and other nodal Departments, if necessary, and keep the interest of this Department in view while on doing so.

(Sukhdeo Sah)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tel. No.23040489

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Issue of Pension slip by Pension Disbursing Banks on monthly basis – DOPPW

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Issue of Pension slip by Pension Disbursing Banks on monthly basis

No. 1(4)/2021-P&PW(H)-7223
भारत सरकार /Government of India
कार्मिक, लोक शिकायत और पेंशन मंत्रालय
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare

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8 वीं मंजिल, बी-विंग, 8th Floor, B-Wing,
जनपथ भवन, जनपथ, Janpath Bhawan, Janpath,
नई दिल्ली – 110001 /New Delhi-110001
Dated: 22nd June, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Issue of Pension slip by Pension Disbursing Banks on monthly basis.

In order to ensure “Ease of Living’ of the Pensioners, a meeting was held with the CPPCs of Pension Disbursing Banks on 15.06.2021, wherein the issue of providing the breakup of monthly pension to the pensioners was discussed. The banks were impressed upon to undertake this welfare measure, as this information is required by pensioners in connection with Income Tax, Dearness Relief payment, DR arrears etc. The banks welcomed the idea and expressed their willingness to provide the information.

2. Accordingly, the undersigned is directed to request all Pension Disbursing Banks to issue pension slip to pensioners after credit of pension on their registered mobile numbers through SMS and email (wherever available) also. Banks may also use social media apps whatsapp etc in addition to sms and email. The pension slip should provide complete details of monthly pension paid along with break-up of the amount credited and tax deductions etc. if any.

3. The CPPCs of Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to ensure compliance of the above instructions for improving the “Ease of Living” for pensioners.

(Naresh Bhardwaj)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Tel No:- 23310108

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Email Policy and Website guidelines – Railway Board

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भारत सरकार Government of India
रेल मंत्रालय Ministry of Railways
(रेलवे मंत्रालय) (Railway Board)

Rail Bhawan, Raisina Road
New Delhi – 110001

No.2019/RBCC/7/7/PolicyImplementation

Dated : June 18, 2021

The General Manager
All Indian Railways, PUs
The Director General, RDSO, NAIR, Director CTIs
PCAO/CAOs, All other Railway Units
CMDs/MDs, All PSUs of IR, CRIS

Sub: Email Policy and Website guidelines

A Central Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) has communicated to Board (CRB & CEO) advising use of @gov.in/ @nic.in domain email ids only for all official communication. The communication prohibits use of any private email service providers viz., Gmail, Yahoo, etc. for any and all official communications. Also, it advised hosting of all Govt Websites only on [dot]gov[dot]in/ [dot]nic[dot]in domains

2. Instructions have already been issued, vide Office Order No.42 of 2020, which mandates the use of @gov.in/ @nic.in domain email ids only for all official communications. A copy of the same is attached for ready reference. These instructions are reiterated for compliance by all Officials.

3. It has also come to notice that websites of a number of field units have been designed, developed and hosted through private entities which do not conform to the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW v2.0) 2019. Many such websites are also not hosted on
.gov.in or .nic.in domain.

3.1. It is, therefore, requested to ensure that any website developed and/ or owned by any of the field units, scrupulously conforms to GIGW and use only .gov.in or .nic.in domains allotted exclusively and restricted to Government Websites.

4. The above is brought to the notice of all concerned for strict compliance. Receipt of this letter, in the meantime, may kindly be acknowledged.

(Kuldeep Sigh)
Director ME (C&IS)

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Suspension of family pension to a person charged with the offence of murdering or abetting in the murder of the Government servant

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Suspension of family pension to a person charged with the offence of murdering or abetting in the murder of the Government servant – Allowing family pension to other eligible family member

F.No.1/24/2019-P&PW (E)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
(Desk-E)

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi

Dated 16th June, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Suspension of family pension to a person charged with the offence of murdering or abetting in the murder of the Government servant— Allowing family pension to other eligible family member.

In accordance with sub-rule (II-C) of rule 54 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, if a person, who is eligible to receive family pension on death of a Government servant or a pensioner, is charged with the offence of murdering the Government servant/pensioner or for abetting in the commission of such an offence, the payment of family pension remains suspended till the conclusion of the criminal proceedings instituted in this regard. In that case, family pension is neither paid to the person who is charged with the offence nor to any other eligible member of the family till the conclusion of the said criminal proceedings. If on conclusion of the criminal proceedings, the person concerned is convicted for the murder or abetting in the murder of the Government servant, he/she is debarred from receiving the family pension. In that case, the family pension becomes payable to other eligible member of the family, from the date of death of the Government servant. If, however, the person concerned is subsequently acquitted of the charge, the family pension becomes payable to that person from the date of death of the Government servant.

2. The above provisions have been reviewed in consultation with Department of Legal Affairs. Denying the payment of family pension to any other member of the family (e.g. dependent children, parents, etc.), who is not charged with the offence, till the conclusion of criminal proceedings is not considered justified, as finalisation of the criminal proceeding may take a long time and the eligible children/parents of the deceased may suffer for want of financial support by way of family pension.

3. It has, accordingly, been decided that in cases where a person eligible to receive family pension is charged with the offence of murdering the Government servant or for abetting in the commission of such an offence and the payment of family pension to him/her remains suspended under Rule 54(11-C) of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, family pension may be allowed to other eligible member of the family till the conclusion of the criminal proceedings in this regard. If the spouse of the Government servant is charged with the offence of murdering the Government servant or for abetting in the commission of such an offence and the other eligible family member is a minor child of the deceased Government servant, the family pension to such minor child shall be payable through a duly appointed guardian, and the mother or father of the minor child (who is charged with the offence) shall not act as guardian for the purpose of drawal of family pension.

4, If the concerned person is subsequently acquitted of the charge, the family pension shall become payable to that person from the date of such acquittal and the family pension to other member of the family shall be discontinued from that date.

5. This will take effect from the date of issue of this Office Memorandum. In the cases where the payment of family pension has been suspended as per the provisions of Rule 54 (11-C) of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, before the issue of this Office Memorandum, the arrears of family pension accruing from the date following the date of death Govt. Servant/Pensioner, shall also be paid to the other eligible family member of the Govt. Servant/Pensioner.

6. The provisions of Rule 54(11-C) of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, shall stand amended to the extent mentioned above. Formal amendment to the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 shall be notified separately.

Sd/-
(Sanjoy Shankar)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Ph. 24644632

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FINMIN – Time-limit for submission of claims for TA on Retirement is modified from 60 days to 180 days

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Time-limit for submission of claims for TA on Retirement is modified from 60 days to 180 days

No.19030/1/2017-E.IV
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated : 15th June, 2021.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Time-limit for submission of claims for Travelling Allowance (TA) on Retirement – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 19030/1/2017-E.IV dated 13.03.2018 wherein the time limit for submission of claims for TA on Tour/ Transfer / Training / Journey on Retirement was changed from one year to sixty days, succeeding the date of completion of the journey.

2. Several references have been received in this Department regarding extension of time-limit for submission of TA claims in r/o journeys performed by retired employees and their families for going to Home town/place of settlement after retirement as difficulties are being faced by the retired Govt. officials while claiming reimbursement of TA on retirement within a period of sixty days of completion of their journey.

3. The matter has been considered in this Department and in partial modification of this Department’s OM of even number dated 13.03.2018, it has been decided that the time-limit for submission of claims for TA on Retirement is modified from 60 days to 180 days (six months), succeeding the date of completion of the journey.

4. The time limit for submission of TA claim on tour, transfer and training will remain 60 days.

5. These orders will be effective from the date of issue of the order. However, the claims not settled due to time limit of 60 days in terms of the O.M. dated 13.03.2018 on the subject, may be re-considered by the concerned Ministry / Department.

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.

7. This is issued with the approval of Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure).

Hindi version is attached.

(Nirmala Dev)
Director

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Related Important Orders
Department Order No Order Date Subject
FINMIN No.19030/1/2017-E.IV 13th March, 2018 Time-limit for submission of claims for Travelling Allowances
Railway RBE No.44/2018 23rd March, 2018 Time-limit for submission of claims for Travelling Allowances

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Powers to sanction GDS Gratuity / Severance amount paid to GDS in the normal cases

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Powers to sanction GDS Gratuity / Severance amount paid to GDS in the normal cases

No. 17-31/2016-GDS
Department of Posts
Ministry of Communications
Establishment Division
(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110 001
Dated 09.06.2021

TO

All Chief Postmasters General
All Director Accounts (Postal)/ General Manager (Finance)

Subject : Powers to sanction GDS Gratuity/Severance amount paid to GDS in the normal cases – reg.

I am directed to inform that Member (P) during his visit to Hisar Division, Haryana Circle, observed that the Division is referring all cases for payment of severance amount and other benefits to DAP, which causes prolonged delay in the settlement of such cases.

2. In this context, kindly refer to the instructions issued vide DG Posts’ letter No 17-173/92-ED & Trg dated 12.08.1994, according to which there is no requirement to refer cases of GDS Gratuity/Severance Amount to be paid to GDS to DAP in normal cases except in cases where there Is break-in service owing to unauthorized absence, unauthorized absence due to participation in strikes, regularization of irregular retention in service beyond the prescribed age of superannuation. The powers to sanction GDS Gratuity /Severance amount to GDS, in the normal cases, rests and will be exercised by Divisional Heads/Postmasters (Gazetted ).

3. Therefore, it Is requested to issue necessary instructions to all Divisional Heads accordingly.

Yours faithfully

(Tarun Mittal)
ADG (PE-I & SCT)
LO to ADG (GDS/PCC)

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Limited Transfer Facility for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks

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Limited Transfer Facility for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)

No. 17-31/2016-GDS (LTD) Pt.
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi. 110001
Dated: 08.06.2021

To

All Chief Postmasters General

Subject : Limited Transfer Facility for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).

Sir/Madam,

Kindly refer to this office order of even number dated 22.01.2020 on the above mentioned subject. As per para 3 (i) & 3 (v) of the Limited Transfer Facility for all categories of GDS, application should be called during April-June of every year and order for transfer may be issued during July.

2. On account of current situation arising out of Lock-Down due to outbreak of Covid-19, in partial relaxation of the above mentioned Para 3 (i) & 3 (v) the Competent Authority has decided to allow the Gramin Dak Sevaks who desired to get transfer to submit transfer application to the Divisional Head up to July, 2021 and thereafter orders for transfer may be issued during August, 2021.

3. The above relaxation will be available only during the current year i.e. 2021. All other provisions of the Limited transfer Facility will remain the same. Therefore, you are requested to take action accordingly.

Yours sincerely,

Sd/-
(Tarun Mittal)
Assistant Director General (PE-1 & SCT):
LO to ADG (GDS/PCC)

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Revision of TRCA based on establishment review consequent upon implementation of GDS Committee recommendations

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Revision of TRCA based on establishment review consequent upon implementation of GDS Committee recommendations

No.17-31/2016-GDS (Pt)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts GDS Section

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110 001
Dated :- 09.06.2021.

To
All Chief Postmasters General

Subject: Revision of TRCA based on establishment review consequent upon implementation of GDS Committee recommendations – reg.

Sir/Madam,

Kindly refer this office letter of even number dated 30.09.2020 on the above noted subject.

2. The second wave of Covid-19 has perhaps led to reduction of transactions in Branch Offices. In view of this all Circles are requested to not undertake workload assessment/establishment review of BOs till 30/09/2021.

3. The situation will be reviewed based on Circles’ feedback during the month of September, 2021.

Yours faithfully,

(Torun Mittal)
Assistant Director General (PE-1 & SCT)

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Attendance of Central Government Employees – New Instructions – Extended upto 30th June 2021

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Attendance of Central Government Employees – New Instructions – Extended upto 30th June 2021

 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 14th June, 2021

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 this Department’s OMs of even number dated the 6th May, 2021 and 28th May, 2021, mandating the Secretaries/HoDs of the Ministries / Departments / Offices to regulate the attendance of their Staff, keeping in view the COVID-positive cases and functional requirements in their offices. These orders are currently in operation till 15th June, 2021 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. In view of the fact that number of COVID cases and positivity rate have reduced considerably, the matter has been considered again and decided as under :-

(i) All Government servants at the level of Under Secretary and above to attend office on all working days.

(ii) As regards Government servants of the level below Under Secretaries, 50% of such officials shall attend office on any working day and the remaining 50% Shall work from home.

(iii) Persons with Disabilities and Pregnant women employees shall continue to be exempted from attending office but are required to work from home till further orders.

(iv) The officers / staff shall follow Staggered timings, to avoid over-crowding in offices, as indicted below:

(a) 9.00 A.M. to 5.30. P.M.
(b) 9.30 AM to 6.00 PM
(c) 10.00 A.M. to 6.30 P.M.

(v) All officers / staff residing in the containment zone shall be exempted from coming to offices till the containment zone is denotifed.

(vi) Those officers / staff who are not attending office shall work from home and they should be available on telephone and other electronic means of communication at all times.

(vii) Meeting, as far as possible, shall be conducted on video-conferencing and personal meetings with visitors, unless absolutely necessary in public interest, are to be avoided.

(viii) All Officers/Staff have to ensure strict compliance with covid-appropriate behavior viz. frequent washing of hands/ Sanitization, wearing a mask/ face cover, observing social distancing at all times and any laxity in this regard shall be viewed very seriously.

(ix) Proper cleaning and frequent sanitization of workplace, particularly of the frequently touched surfaces may be ensured. HoDs may also ensure non-crowding in corridors, canteens etc.

2. All Ministries/ Departments / Offices as well as the Central Government employees are directed to ensure strict compliance of instructions on Covid Appropriate Behavior issued by MHA, MoH&FW and DoP&T from time to time. The above instructions shall be in force w.e.f. 16-06-2021 until 30-06-2021, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Biometric attendance shall continue to be Suspended and physical attendance registers to be maintained until further orders.

(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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