Procedure for empanelment of Hospitals and Diagnostic Centres under ECHS – Revision of PBG rates for MoA with Empanelled Hospitals
No. 22D(05)/2019-D(WE/Res-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
D/o Ex-Servicemen Welfare
D(WE/Res-I)
Room No. 221, B-Wing, Sena Bhawan,
New Delhi, Dated 16 June, 2021
To,
The Chief of Army Staff
The Chief of Navy Staff
The Chief of Air Staff
Subject :- Procedure for empanelment of Hospitals and Diagnostic Centres under ECHS – Revision of PBG rates for MoA with Empanelled Hospitals – reg.
Sir,
With reference CO, ECHS Note No. B/49771/AG/ECHS/Emp/Gen dated 02.11.2020 and in Supersession of Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare Note of even number dated 17.08.2020, I am directed to convey the sanction of the Competent Authority to amend para 35 of the MoA between ECHS and Private Hospitals, recommended for empanelment with ECHS with revised Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) rates, which is as follows:
7th Pay Commission Concordance Tables for JCOS/ORs of Army and Airmen of Air Force – DESW Order 10.06.2021
F.No, PC-17(1)/2016/D(P/P)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
D(Pension/Policy)
Room No.222, ‘B’ Wing,
Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011.
Dated: 10th June, 2021
To
The Chief of the Army Staff
The Chief of the Naval Staff
The Chief of the Air Staff
Subject : Issue of Concordance tables for revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners under first formulation in implementation of Govt. decision on the recommendations of 7th CPC-regarding.
Sir,
The undersigned is directed to convey that Concordance Tables for fixation of notional pay for Armed Forces personnel who retired/died during the 4th 5th and 6th Pay Commission periods (including 3rd Pay Commission for sailors only) were issued vide this Ministry letter No. 17(01)/2017(02)/D(Pension/Policy) dated 17.10.2018. Para 2 of ibid letter mentioned that Concordance Tables for JCO/ORs who discharged/died in service prior to 1.1.1986 were under preparation.
2. In compliance to above, Concordance Tables for fixation of notional pay as on 01.01.2016 for JCOS/ORs of Army and Airmen of Air Force, who retired/died in various ranks after implementation of 3 CPC (01.01.1973), are enclosed herewith for further necessary action.
3. Due care has been taken in preparation of these Concordance Tables. However, in case of any inconsistency in the Concordance Tables vis-a-vis the relevant rules/instruction, the notional pay and pension/family pension of pre-1.1.2016 pensioners/family pensioners may be fixed in accordance with the rules/instructions applicable for fixation of pay in the intervening pay commission periods.
4. This issues with concurrence of Ministry of Defence (Finance/Pension) vide. their UO Note No. Part File (1) to 30(01)/2016/Fin/Pen dated 24.05.2021.
5. Hindi version will follow.
Encl: as above.
Yours faithfully,
(Ashok Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Republic of The Gambia on Refurbishing Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India and the Public Service Commission, Office of the President, Republic of The Gambia on Refurbishing Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms.
Impact:
The MoU will help in understanding the personnel administration of both the countries and enable in improving the system of governance through replicating, adapting and innovating some of the best practices and processes.
Financial implications:
Each country will be responsible for its expenditure in connection with the implementation of this MoU. Actual amount of expenditure will depend on the activities that may be undertaken under the MoU.
Details:
The areas of cooperation under this MoU would include, but shall not
be limited to:
a) Improving Performance Management System in Government.
b) Implementation of contributory Pension Scheme
c) E-recruitment in Government
The main objective of the MoU is to strengthen and promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries in Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms, as this will facilitate a dialogue between Indian Government agencies and the agencies of the Republic of the Gambia. More so, Gambia is keen to engage with India to promote cooperation in areas such as Improving Performance Management System in Government, Implementation of contributory Pension Scheme and, e-Recruitment in Government.
The MoU with the Republic of the Gambia will provide a legal framework to the cooperation between the two countries in Refurbishing Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms so as to improve upon the existing system of governance by learning, sharing and exchanging administrative experiences in the area of Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms and instill a greater sense of responsiveness, accountability and transparency.
Background:
Government of India has taken up a goal of quantum shift in delivery of Government Services across the country and also aims to further Government’s efforts at revamping of Personnel Administration and Governance Reforms which is relevant in the context of the goal of ‘Minimum Government with Maximum Governance’.
PCDA Circular 216 : Transfer of Pension Account in respect of Armed Forces / Defence Civilian pensioners from India to Nepal and vice versa
OFFICE OF THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS)
DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD – 211 014,
(Through website)
Circular No.216
AT/Tech/30/ Vol‐XX
Dated:21.06.2021
To
1. Military and Air Attaché, Indian Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal.
2. The Chief Accountant, RBI Deptt. of Govt. Bank Accounts, Central office C‐7, Second Floor, Bandre‐ Kurla Complex, P B No. 8143, Bandre East Mumbai‐400051
3. The Director of Treasuries of all states
4. The Manger CPPC of Public Sector Banks including IDBI
5. The CDA (PD) Meerut
6. The CDA‐Chennai
7. The Nodal Officers (ICICI/ AXIS/HDFC Bank)
8. The Pay & Accounts Officers
9. The DPDO
10. The Post Master Kathua
Sub: Transfer of Pension Account in respect of Armed Forces/Defence Civilian pensioners from India to Nepal and vice versa.
Ref: Defence Pension Payment Instruction (DPPI)‐2013 and this office Circular No. 206 dated 02.11.2018.
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In continuation to this office Circular No.206 dated 02.11.2018, attention of all Pension Disbursing Authorities is invited towards the transfer of pension account from India to Nepal and vice versa in respect of Nepal domiciled pensioners. In this regard, all Pension Disbursing Authorities are well aware of the procedure to be adopted in the transfer of pension account of the pensioners and instructions have also been issued through DPPI‐ 2013 as well as circulars from time to time.
2. Despite the above, various pensioners and Pensioner’s Associations are frequently representing that Pension Disbursing Authorities are not taking prompt action in the transfer of pension account cases. Resulting in pensioners financial hardship. All concerned are well aware that after struck off the name from one Pension Disbursing Authority’s pensioner’s strength, a pensioner can get his pension only after taking the name of another Pension Disbursing Authority’s pensioner’s strength. Therefore, it is the responsibility of all concerned to take immediate action in all such cases, so that pensioners may get their pension from new transferee PDA without delay.
3. Special attention is drawn towards Nepal domiciled pensioners who wish to transfer their pension accounts from India to Nepal or Nepal to India. As per existing procedure, on receipt of application from the pensioners, transferor PDA (existing PDA) is required to forward all original documents to the new PDA routed through PCDA(Pensions). After the necessary check, the documents are required to be forwarded by this office to transferee PDA (New PDA) along with a corrigendum PPO as stipulated in Para‐3 of Circular No. 206 dated 02.11.2018. It has been noticed that cases are being delayed in initiation at PDA’s end, forwarding of LPC‐cum‐Data Sheet from concerned Record Offices/Head of Offices and pensioners are facing financial hardship due to delay in the process.
Keeping in view the problems of Nepal domiciled pensioners, it has been decided to handle such cases through a dedicated ‘Nepal Cell’ (Audit Section)’ of this office. This Cell will monitor centrally the transfer of pension account cases of pensioners who wish to transfer their pension account from India to Nepal and vice versa. ‘ Nepal Cell (Audit Section) of this office will work as the nodal point where all documents related to transfer of pension account from India to Nepal and vice versa will be received from transferor PDA (Existing PDA) and transmitted to transferee PDA (New PDA) under intimation to concerned Record Offices/Head of Offices along with a copy of Corrigendum PPO reflecting details of changed PDA to enable the updation of the database of this office for a future revision of PPOs as well as issuance/dispatch of corrigendum PPOs to be issued at a later stage.
Revised methodology for Transfer of Pension Accounts from India to Nepal & vice versa and action to be taken on the part of pensioner, PDA and this office is as under:
(a)‐ Pensioner shall submit a simple application in duplicate in enclosed Format (Annexure‐A) to the existing Pension Disbursing Authority for transfer of pension account. Original application will be received by the Pension Disbursing Authority and a Duplicate copy of the application will be returned to the pensioner duly acknowledged by the PDA.
(b)‐ Existing Pension Disbursing Authority (Transferor PDA) will complete Annexure‐‘B’ and Form‐I/IMP‐5(A)/D‐II and forward all documents to the OIC ‘Nepal Cell (Audit section)’ of this office.
(c)‐ ‘Nepal Cell (Audit Section)’ of this office will scrutinize the documents and take necessary action for processing of Corrigendum PPO reflecting details of new PDA.
(d)‐ After the generation of Corrigendum PPO, Nepal Cell(Audit Section) of this office will forward all original documents to transferee PDA (New PDA) through Insured Post.
(e)‐ On receipt of all pension documents as mentioned in Annexure‐‘B’ and Corrigendum PPO, transferee PDA (New PDA) will take the name of the pensioner on their pensioner’s strength and commence the payment of pension immediately. Arrears, if any, will be payable from the next date of pension last paid by the transferor PDA.
(f)‐ Simultaneously, Transferee (new) PDA will complete Annexure‐‘C’ and forward the same to Transferor PDA and OIC Audit‐Nepal Cell of this office along with Form‐II/IMP‐ 5/D‐I and Annexure‐‘D’.
(g)‐ In case, transferee PDA is Bank, an Annexure‐‘D’ will be given by the bank to the pensioner in token of their acceptance for payment of pension. On receipt of said Annexure‐‘D’, the pensioner will submit the same to his/her existing Pension Disbursing Authority where he/she has applied for transfer of his/her pension account.
(h)‐ Nepal domiciled pensioners who are desirous to transfer their pension accounts from India to Nepal or Nepal to India may also send a copy of their transfer application to the OIC Audit Nepal Cell, O/o the PCDA (Pensions), Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad‐ 211014 through Registered Post or this office mail ID cda‐albd[at]nic.in to enable this office to expedite their transfer of pension account and issue necessary instruction to the concern Pension Disbursing Authority.
This circular is available on this office website www.pcdapension.nic.in.
Passbook updation / printing option for MTS/GDS in CBS Post Offices – SB Order 13/2021
SB Order No. 13/2021
No. FS-13/7/2020-FS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(F.S.Division)
Dak Bhawan New Delhi-110001
Dated: 28.06.2021.
To,
All Head of Circles/Regions,
Sub :– Regarding passbook updation/printing option for MTS/GDS in CBS Post Offices.
Sir/Madam,
References have been received from the circles about opening of separate counter for passbook updation/printing in HOs and busier sub post offices to manage heavy workload in CBS counters.
2. In view of the request of the circles and to facilitate depositors in updating of passbook, competent authority has decided to create a separate role (work class) for MTS/GDS in CBS post offices. This will enable them to access Finacle for updation/ printing of entries in passbooks.
3. The following work class has been created in Finacle for MTS/GDS in CBS Post Offices and below mentioned menu will be accessible by this work class : –
i) User work class for MTS/GDS : 008
Sr. No.
Menu
Feature
1
HPBP
To print entries in passbook
2
HACCBAL
To check account details
3
HAFI
To check the last print date for the account by giving account number
4
HPR
To view the passbook details
4. After assessing requirement of opening separate counter in post offices for passbook updation/ printing through MTS/GDS, circles may send details of respective GDS/MTS in ‘User Creation Template” through their CBS CPC to CEPT Chennai. After creation of user IDs of the identified MTS/GDS by CEPT, concerned circle may open separate counter for updation/printing of entries in passbook through passbook printer in HOs/busier sub post offices.
Clarification on withdrawal / closure of accounts under National Savings Schemes
SB Order No. 15/2021
File No. 112-03/2019-SB
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(F.S. Division)
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi — 110001
Dated: 29.06.2021
To
All Head of Circles / Regions
Subject : Clarification on withdrawal / closure of accounts under National Savings Schemes – Regarding.
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As per Rule 12 of Govt. Savings Promotion General Rules, 2018 issued vide GSR No. 1003(E) dated 05.10.2018 circulated vide SB Order No. 13/2019 dated 18.12.2019, at the time of payment of maturity proceeds or partial withdrawal or interest, the depositor shall affix his signature or thumb impression in the presence of the authorised officer who shall verify the identity of the person. This implies that signature by the depositor is to be affixed in the presence of the authorized officials of the Post Office doing the transaction, which requires the presence of the depositor and no payment can be made through messenger.
2. Maharashtra Circle vide email dated 22.06.2021 stated that there is no provision in account closure forms (SB-7A & SB-7B) for messenger and requested to issue necessary guidelines.
3. It is accordingly clarified that
i). There is no provision made for messenger in the forms notified by the Ministry of Finance in GSPR 2018 and in various National Savings Schemes 2019.
ii). As per the provisions under Rule 12 of GSPR 2018, no messenger is allowed for any type of payment viz. maturity proceeds, partial withdrawal or interest.
iii). Even though, there is provision for messenger in withdrawal form (SB-7), withdrawals / closure of accounts through SB-7, SB-7A, SB-7B & SB-7C by messenger shall not be allowed.
4. Further, it is intimated that the issue has already been taken up with Ministry of Finance for relaxing this provision in case of exigencies (i.e. illness / Senior Citizen) and decision from nodal ministry is awaited.
5. This may be circulated to all the Post Offices for information and necessary actions.
6. This is issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.
CGDA clarification on ceiling of basic pay for entitlement of payment of Night Duty Allowance
Office of the Controller General of Defence Accounts
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt 1100110
File No. : AT/Army-BR/A/Civ/2366/NDA/Vol-I
Dated: 24th Jun 2021
To,
The All Regional PCoDA/CDA,
Subject: Clarification on ceiling of basic pay for entitlement of payment of Night Duty Allowance (NDA)
Ref: IHQ of MoD (N) letter No. CP(P)/3154 dated 30.03.2021.
Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations made by the 7h Central Pay Commission on the subject of Night Duty allowance, the Department of Personnel & Training has issued instructions vide their OM No. A-27016/02/2017-Estt. (AL) dated 13th July 2020 in supersession of DoP&T OM No 12012/4/86-Estt(Allowance) dated 04.10.1989 and No. 15020/2/92-Estt (Allowances) dated 04.04.1994.
2. Para 1(iv) of the DoPT OM dated 13.07.2020 states that the ceiling of basic pay for entitlement of Night Duty Allowance shall be Rs. 43600/- per month.
3. IHQ of MoD has raised a point of doubt whether payment of Night Duty Allowance is entitled only to such of the central government staff whose basic pay is upto Rs 43600/- OR those getting higher basic pay will also be entitled for payment of night duty allowance by restricting the amount to ceiling limit of Rs. 43600/-.
4. In view of above, it is requested to intimate the practice being followed in the offices under your audit jurisdiction in payment of Night Duty Allowance (NDA).
5. A reply in this regard may be furnished to HQrs office by 29.06.2021 positively through e-mail.
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 their application to the employees 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.
4. Hindi version of these orders is attached.
(B. K. Manthan)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
To
1. All Ministries/Department of the Central Government as per standard list.
2. Copy with spare copies for information and necessary action to C&AG, UPSC, all State Government etc. as per standard list.
Grant of two increments to DS/Sr.PPS on promotion from US/PPS in CSS/CSSS
F. No. 18/03/2008-CS.I(P)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi,
Dated the 22nd June, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub : Grant of two increments to DS/Sr.PPS on promotion from US/PPS in CSS/CSSS – Regarding.
Reference is invited to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 21.01.2019 on the subject mentioned above. Vide the said O.M. it was informed that the subject matter is under examination and decision so taken will be intimated to alt the cadre units In due course.
2. The matter has since been examined in this Department in consultation with Department of Expenditure.
3. Approval of the Competent Authority is hereby conveyed for continuation of the benefit of grant of two increments to DS/Sr.PPS on promotion from US/PPS in the 7th CPC context.
4. All the participating cadres of CSS/CSSS are accordingly requested to take necessary action in the matter.
5. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure conveyed vide their ID No. 3-5/2018-E III A dated 17.05.2021.
(George D.Toppo)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tel: 24642705
Revision of rate of VDA from April 2021 for contract workers engaged in various employment activities
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD
RBE No. 37/2021
No. 2020/E (LL)/AT/MW/2
New Delhi dated: 18.06.2021
The General Managers, Zonal Railways, Production
Units Metro Railway, Kolkata, CORE/Prayagraj
The General Managers,(Construction), All Indian Railways
The Director-General, RDSO, Lucknow, The DG/Railway Staff College,
Vadodara The Directors, IRICEN, IRIEEN, IRISET, IRIMEE, IRITM
The CAO, COFMOW, Tilak Bridge, New Delhi
The CAO, Rail Coach Factory / Raebareli, The CAO, Rail Wheel Plant, Bela
Sub: Revision of rate of Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) for contract workers engaged in various employment/activities w.e.f, 01.04.2021
A copy each of Orders No. (i) 1/16(1)/2021-LS-II, (ii) 1/16(2)/2021-LS-II, (iii) 1/20(3)/2021-LS-II, (iv) No.1/ 16(4)/2021-LS-II (v) No.1/ 16(5)/2021-LS.II (vi) 1/16(6)/2020-LS-II and (vii) 1/16(7)/2021-LS-II dated 23.04.2021 revising the rates of variable dearness allowance for contract workers engaged in (i) Agriculture (ii) Gypsum Mines, Barytes Mines, Bauxite Mines, Manganese Mines, China Clay Mines, Kyanite Mines, Copper Mines, Clay Mines, Magnesite Mines, White Clay Mines, Stone Mines, Steatite Mines (including the mines producing Soap Stones and Talc), Ochre Mines, Asbestos Mines, Fire Clay Mines, Chromite Mines, Quratzite Mines, Quarts Mines, Silica Mines, Graphite Mines, Felspar Mines, Laterite Mines, Dolomite Mines, Red Oxide Mines, Wolfram Mines Iron Mines Ore Mines, Granite Mines, Rock Phosphate Mines, Hematite Mines Marble and Calcite Mines, Uranium Mines, Mica Mines, Lignite Mines, Gracel Mines, Slate Mines and Magnetite Mines (iii) Construction or Maintenance of Roads or runways or in Building Operations including Laying Down Underground electric, wireless, Radio, Television, Telephone, Telegraph and Overseas Communication Cables and Similar other Underground cabling work, Electric lines, Water supply lines and Sewerage Pipe Lines (iv) Loading and unloading in (i) Goods sheds, parcel offices of Railways, (ii) other goods-sheds, godowns, warehouses and other similar employments; (iii) Docks and Ports; And (iv) Passengers goods and Cargo Carried out at Airports (Both International and Domestic) (v) Employment of Sweeping and cleaning excluding activities prohibited under the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993 (vi) Watch and Ward (With arms and without arms) and (vii) Stone Mines are enclosed. The rates are applicable w.e.f. 01.04.2021.
2. Railways, being Principal Employer are required to ensure that the contractors are complying with the provisions of the Contract Labour (R&A) Act, 1970 and Minimum wages Act, 1948 strictly and arranging prescribed minimum wages to the contract labourers.
3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Please acknowledge receipt.
4. The original letters mentioned above may be downloaded from the official website of Ministry of labour & Employment www.clc.gov.in.
D.A.: As above (8) pages
sd/-
(Praveen Kumar)
Director Estt. (LL)
Railway Board
