Non-Deduction of Income Tax at source from Pension in respect of Gallantry Awardee – CPAO ORDER – Dated 12.05.2021
GOVERNMENT Or INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE
TRIKOOT-II,. BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE,
NEW DELHI – 110066
No. CPAG/IT&Tech/Gallantry Award/26/2020-21/04
Dated – 12.05.2021
Office Memorandum
All the Authorized Banks involved in disbursement of pension are to draw their attention towards provisions of Section-10,. clause 18 (i) of Income Tax as notified vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue. CBDT Notification dated 24th November, 2000, This notification provides for exemption of application of Income Tax for the pension received by an individual who has been in the service of the Central Government or State Government and has been awarded Gallantry Award as may be specifically notified by the Central Government from time to time. Family pension received by any member of the family of such individuals is also exempt. The referred clause also clearly indicates that no deduction of income tax should be made in the case of recipients of such awards.
2. Despite these clear provisions of the Act, it has mine to notice of this office that the above provision of Income Tax is not being complied with in its letter and spirit by the certain pension disbursing banks.
3. All the pension disbursing banks are, therefore, required to ensure that the Income Tax at source is not to be deducted from pension in respect of Gallantry Awardee as per the provision of Section 10 clause 1811) of the IT Act. CBDT Notification dated 24th November, 2000. The provision of Income Tax is to be followed scrupulously without fail by all pension Disbursing Banks.
This issues with the approval of the Controller General of Accounts.
(Rokhum Lalremruata)
(Chief Controller of Pensions)
Permission to Central Government Servants for providing teleconsultation services – DOPT
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 12th, May 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Medical practice during Covid- Pandemic – Permission regarding.
Attention is invited to the extant instructions issued under MHA’s OM No. 25/4/64-Ests.(A) dated 29.02.1964 vide which it was stipulated that the Heads of Department may grant the permission to central Government servants holding recognized qualifications in any system of medicine and registered under the relevant law in force in the State or Union Territory concerned, to undertake the practice, provided the practice is undertaken during spare time, on a purely charitable basis, without detriment to the official duties of the Government servant concerned.
2. The Department has been receiving queries/ requests from Central Government Servants for providing teleconsultation services during the current pandemic. In view of the unprecedented rise in, the numbers of Covid-19 cases, and to utilize the in-house capabilities available in the Government to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus and to provide relief to the public, it has been decided that the Central government employees holding recognized qualifications in any system of medicine and registered under the relevant law in force in the State or Union Territory concerned requires no permission from the Head of Departments concerned to undertake the practice/provide teleconsultation, subject to the condition that such’ practice/ teleconsultation is undertaken during spare time, on a purely charitable basis, ,without detriment to the official duties of the Government servant concerned. However, it is desirable that the Government servants should keep their departments concerned informed for record purposes only.
3. The above instructions/guidelines shall come into effect with immediate effect and to remain in force till further orders.
(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to Govt. of India
Deputy Commissioner/Director
All Regional Office/ZIETs
Sub :- Payment of immediate relief to the families of deceased employees and speedy disposal of their family pension cases-reg.
Madam/Sir,
On the subject cited above, it is to state that in the wake of recent pandemic, KVS has lost many officials due to COVID-19 related complications. In order to provide immediate relief to the families of the deceased employee, following measures may be taken at your end immediately.
1. Terminal benefits, medical reimbursement and other allowances as admissible under rules may be released on priority basis to the family of the deceased employees.
2. Regional office need to take all required steps for speedy processing of family pension cases (wherever admissible) of the deceased employees on priority basis.
3. On unfortunate death of the employee, the concerned Principal should be directed to contact the family members of the deceased employees to get the pension papers completed within 15 days and the pension papers should be processed immediately in the office on priority basis.
4. The claim of the death gratuity should be finalized immediately and the funds be released to the family members within a week. If sufficient funds are not available, then the requisition of funds be submitted to the Budget Section, KVS (HQ) immediately followed by telephonic message to the concerned Assistant Commissioner (Fin)/Deputy Commissioner (Fin).
5. Other claims such as Employees Welfare Scheme (EWS), Deposited Linked Insurance Scheme (DLIS), Leave Encasement etc. should also be settled immediately. Similarly, the funds requisition be sent to KVS(HQ) for release of funds, if funds are not available.
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)Indian Enterprise Development Service (IEDS)
28.12.2015
21.12.2016
7
Indian Telecom Service
06.10.2016
21.12.2016
8
Central Engineering Service (Roads)
25.04.2016
06.03.2017
9
Indian Naval Material Management Service
24.10.2013
22.06.2017
10
Indian Defence Accounts Service
09.09.2016
19.07.2017
11
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) (Group ‘A’ Combatised)
19.07.2017
20.12.2017
12
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
15.05.2017
10.01.2018
13
Indian Petroleum and Explosive Safety Service (IPESS)
09.01.2017
02.05.2018
14
Indian Railways Personnel Service
19.04.2018
19.02.2019
15
Indian Railways Traffic Service
19.04.2018
19.02.2019
16
Indian Railways Stores Service
19.04.2018
19.02.2019
17
Indian Railways Accounts Service
19.04.2018
19.02.2019
18
Indian Railways Service of Mechanical Engineers
19.04.2018
19.02.2019
19
Indian Railways Service of Electrical Engineers
19.04.2018
19.02.2019
20
Indian Railways Service of Engineers
19.04.2018
19.02.2019
21
Indian Railways Service of Signal Engineers
19.04.2018
19.02.2019
22
Indo Tibetan Border Police
08.02.2019
23.10.2019
23
Indian P&T Building Works
02.08.2019
06.11.2019
* CRC – Cadre Review Committee
Under Secretary (CRD)
05/05/2021
B. Status of Proposals under consideration
S.No.
Name of the Service
Status
(1) Meeting of Cadre Review Committee held (9)
1.
Indian Defence Estates Service
Cadre Controlling Authority (CCA) to take approval of the Cabinet.
2.
Indian Naval Armament Service
CCA to take approval of the Cabinet.
3.
Indian Cost Accounts Service
CCA to take approval of the Cabinet.
4.
Military Engineering Service (IDSE, Surveyor, Architect)
CCA to take approval of the Cabinet
5.
Central Geological Service Group ‘A’
CCA to take approval of the Cabinet
6.
Geological Survey of India Chemical Service Group ‘A’
CCA to take approval of the Cabinet
7.
Geological Survey of IndiaGeophysical Service Group ‘A’
CCA to take approval of the Cabinet
8.
Geological Survey of IndiaEngineering Service Group ‘A’
CCA to take approval of the Cabinet
9.
Indian Corporate Law Service
Recommendations of CRC approved by MoS (PP). File sent to DoE for obtaining approval of Finance Minister.
(2) Considered by CRC and action required to be taken as per directions (2)
10.
Survey of India Group ‘A’
As per directions of CRC, CCA to provide necessary details.
11.
Indian Radio Regulatory Service
As per directions of CRC, CCA to provide detailed/revised information to DoPT.
(3) Pending for consideration of CRC (2)
12.
Railway Protection Force
Proposal to be considered by the CRC.
13.
Indian Railway Health Service
Proposal to be considered by the CRC.
(3) Pending with Department of Expenditure (1)
14.
Medical Cadres of CAPFs, NSG & AR
Recommendations of DoPT sent to DoE for obtaining approval of Secretary (Expenditure).
(4) Pending with DoPT (0)
(5) Information/clarification/reply pending with CCA (4)
15.
Central Health Service (CHS)
Recommendations of DoE received. Reply from CCA is awaited.
16.
Indian Ordnance Factories Health Services (IOFHS)
Recommendations of DoE received. Reply from CCA is awaited.
17.
Indian Skill Development Service
MSDE to provide requisite information/ clarification.
18.
Central Engineering Service (Roads)
CCA to provide necessary information.
Under Secretary (CRD)
05/05/2021
C. Central Group ‘A’ Services where CCA requires to submit cadre review proposal by April 2021 as per Calendar for cadre review issued on 09.02.2021 (OM No. I. 11019/09/2021-CRD) and status of the proposal:
S. No.
Name of Service
Status
1
Central Engineering Service (CPWD)
Proposal yet to be received.
2.
Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service (CPWD)
Proposal yet to be received.
3.
Central Architect Service (CPWD)
Proposal yet to be received.
4.
Central Labour Service
Proposal yet to be received.
D. Central Group ‘ A’ Services where CCA requires to submit cadre review proposal by May 2021 as per Calendar for cadre review issued on 09.02.2021 (OM No. I. 11019/09/2021-CRD) and status of the proposal:
S. No.
Name of Service
Status
1
Central Water Engineering Service
Proposal yet to be received.
2.
Defence Quality Assurance Service
Proposal yet to be received.
3.
Indian Economic Service
Proposal yet to be received.
4.
Central Power Engineering Service
Proposal yet to be received.
5.
Indian Postal Service
Proposal yet to be received.
Note: (1) CCAs for Services at Sl. No. 1 to 8 (of part B) to provide present status.
(2) CCAs for Services at Sl. No. 10 and 11 (of part B) to provide status report on directions of CRC.
(2) CCAs for Services at Sl. No. 15, 16 and 18 (of part B) may provide the reply at the earliest.
(3) CCAs for Service at Sl. No. 17 (of part B) may expedite the proposal/revised information at the earliest.
(4) CCAs for Services at Sl. No. 1 to 4 (of part C) and Sl. No. 1 to 5 (of part D) may expedite the proposal.
(5) CCAs for the Services listed in Calendar for cadre review issued on 09.02.2021 are requested to initiate action so that the proposal/details be submitted as per the said calendar.
(5) All CCAs of Central Group ‘A’ Services (wherever due) to provide Statistical Profile (as on 1/1/2021) and Service Profile to DoPT.
(6) Replies/Information/queries (if any) on any of the above could be sent on mail: harmit.pahuja[at]gov.in, randhir.kumar14[at]nic.in also.
Sub : Guidelines under BSNLMRS in view of Covid-19 pandemic
In order to facilitate quick and smooth treatment to our employees during Covid-19 pandemic, following guidelines undei BSNLMRS are issued
1. Visit of designated officer – There is a provision that in all cases involving hospitalization of two or more than two days, a designated officer of BSNL shall visit the hospital and give a prescribed certificate (Guidelines issued vide Order No BSNL/Admn.1/15-2/05(Pt.) dated 8th August 2005). Considering the infectious nature of this disease and to protect our employees from exposure to this virus while visiting the hospital, the requirement of visit of designated officer of BSNL to the hospital and giving the prescribed certificate is dispensed with for all the diseases. However, a random check may be made, if felt necessary. Further, all other instructions including attachment of a certificate by the concerned doctor identifying the patient in the copy of BSNLMRS Card as conveyed by this office OM No. BSNL/Admn.I/15-4/04(Pt) dated 15 10.2004 and authorization for indoor treatment shall be strictly followed
2 Treatment in non-empanelled hospitals – In normal circumstances, indoor treatment should be taken only from BSNL empanelled hospitals. As per the existing provisions in MRS policy “In emergency cases, the reimbursement will be allowed for treatment in non-recognized hospitals with the approval of CGM for field office employees and concerned Director of BSNL Board for C.O. employees The amount will be restricted to the CGHS rates applicable at Delhi”. However, in view of the present crisis in availability of treatment of Covid-19 in empanelled hospitals, the requirement of taking indoor treatment of Covid patients only from BSNL empanelled hospitals is dispensed with. However, the amount shall be restricted to the CGHS rates as decided for Covid-19.
3. Reimbursement of Tele-consultation – During this pandemic tele-consultation is preferred mode of consultation from a doctor. Hence, Tele-consultation by a registered medical practitioner from India, supported by duly signed/computer generated prescription on doctor’s letter head and accompanied by valid, printed (system generated) or signed receipt shall be valid.
4. Charges of RTPCR / Rapid antigen test – Charges shall be reimbursed against the production of valid receipt but without the need of medical prescription. However the rates shall be restricted to the prescribed sates by the concerned State Govt. In case no rate has been prescribed by the State Govt. the rates prescribed by the Govt of NCT shall be applicable. These charges shall be reimbursable as part of the annual ceiling for out-door limit under BSNLMRS
The above orders will be applicable w.e.f. 01.04.2021 and remain in effect for 6 months i.e. up to 30.09.2021 or till further orders, whichever is earlier. All other provisions of BSNLMRS shall be strictly followed.
Interest Free Festival Advance to the West Bengal Government Employees for the year 2021 – Festival Advance Order 2021
Government of West Bengal
Finance (Audit) Department
‘NABANNA’, Howrah-711102
No. 1492-F(P2)
Dated, the 6th May, 2021.
Subject : Grant of interest Free Festival Advance to the State Government Employees for the year, 2021.
The undersigned is directed by order of the Governor to say that the Governor has been pleased to accord sanction of Interest-free festival advance upto a maximum of Rs.12,000/- only to State Government employees whose revised emoluments on 31″ March, 2021 exceeded Rs.36,000/- p.m. but did not exceeded Rs.45,000/- p.m., if applied for the same.
The authorities competent to sanction the interest-free festival advance are those mentioned in Rule 320 of the West Bengal Financial Rules, Volume-I.
2. The undersigned is further directed to say that the benefit of interest-free festival advance may also be allowed to (a) the whole time piece rated workers, either permanent or temporary and (b) the employees belonging to work charged/contingent establishments. Such employees drawing revised emoluments exceeding Rs.36,000/- p.m. but not exceeding Rs.45,000/- p.m. on 31.03.2021 may be allowed to draw the interest-free festival advance of Rs.12,000/- only, if they apply for the same.
3. In case of the employees failing under Para 2 above, the authority sanctioning the advance shall certify after being satisfied that the employee is likely to continue in service until the recovery in this respect is completed.
4. The advance will be recovered from the salary of the Government employee concerned in not more than 10 monthly installments. If the amount of advance is exactly divisible by the number of installments opted for the recovery, then it will be recovered in equal monthly installments for that number of installment months. If not, the figure obtained by so dividing should be rounded off to the nearest rupee which will be the recoverable amount for each of the monthly installment excluding the last installment and the balance amount will be recovered in the last monthly installment. The recovery of the advance sanctioned under this order will begin either from the salary for the month of November,2021 at the latest or from the salary for the month following the month in which the advance is drawn, as the case may be. However, recovery in all cases should be completed by 31″ August, 2022 at the latest.
5. The State Government employees who will retire/part with the Government service on a date after the issue of this order but before 1st November, 2021 will not be allowed any festival advance. However, an employee who will retire after ft November, 2021 will be eligible for interest-free festival advance sanctioned in this order subject to the condition that the recovery should be completed on or before the month of his superannuation.
6. (a) Persons who will enter into State Government service for the first time after 31st March, 2021 but before ft October, 2021 will be entitled to the benefit of interest-free festival advance as sanctioned in this order subject to fulfillment of the terms and conditions laid down hereinabove and their emoluments for the purpose of payment of advance will be determined on the basis of their emoluments at the time of entry into Government service.
(b) The benefit of interest-free festival advance sanctioned above will also be admissible to the State Government employees who have been appointed on regular or contract basis provided they are not eligible to draw ad-hoc bonus on pro-rata basis sanctioned for accounting year 2020-2021 and provided their regular or contract emoluments did not exceed Rs.45,000/-p.m.
7. The benefit of interest-free festival advance sanctioned hereinabove will also be admissible to the personal staff of Chief Minister, Ministers and Ministers of State as well as to the personal staff attached to the Chief Government Whip, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly on the same terms and conditions as laid down hereinabove provided they are not eligible to draw ad-hoc bonus for the accounting year 2020-2021.
8. The benefit of interest-free festival advance will also be admissible to the personal staff of the Leader of the Opposition of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly provided they are not sanctioned ad-hoc bonus for the accounting year 2020-2021.
9. The benefit of interest-free festival advance will also be admissible to the regular teaching and non-teaching staff of the government sponsored educational institutions and regular employees of Panchayats & Local Bodies.
10. The Central Government employees on deputation to the State Government may be granted festival advance as may be sanctioned by the Government of India for Central Government Employees subject to the terms and conditions as may be laid down by the Government of India in this regard.
11. For the purpose of this order, members of All India Services serving in connection with the affairs of the State will be regarded as State Government employees.
12. For the employees drawing pay in the revised pay structure, the term ’emoluments’ will mean basic pay drawn in the applicable Level n the Pay Matrix, dearness allowance and non-practising allowance, if any.
13. The term ’emoluments’ in the case of employees drawing pay and allowances in the un-revised pay structure, will include basic pay (pay in the Pay Band plus Grade Pay), dearness allowance, deputation (duty) allowance and special allowance (Additional remuneration).
In case of retired Government employees on re-employment, the term ’emoluments’ will mean remuneration drawn by them in terms of Finance Department Memo No.6472-F(P2) dt. 02.12.2019 plus basic pension.
14. Application for interest-free festival advance on the strength of this order shall be made by all employees as early as possible.
DISBURSEMENT OF INTEREST-FREE FESTIVAL ADVANCE (WHEREVER APPLIED FOR) ON THE STRENGTH OF THIS ORDER SHOULD BE MADE IN CASE OF MUSLIM EMPLOYEES BEFORE THE FESTIVAL OF ID-UL-FITRE AND IN CASE OF PAYMENT TO OTHER EMPLOYEES (OTHER THAN MUSLIM EMPLOYEES) SHOULD BE MADE BETWEEN 27TH SEPTEMBER, 2021 TO 5TH OCTOBER, 2021.
In case of failure, such disbursement should be completed before 1st December, 2021 in case of all employees at the latest. The Drawing and Disbursing Officers in order to minimize the number of bills should, as far as possible, prepare one bill for advance in such cases in respect of the establishment/office for which they act as Drawing and Disbursing Officers.
15. The advance excluding the advance to the employees borne on work-charged establishment will be debited to the standard detailed head ‘Salaries-Pay’ under all major, minor and sub-heads in the budget grant available for the financial year 2021-2022, the recoveries thereof being automatically adjusted by monthly deduction of instalments of advance paid to an employee from his pay. No new detailed head is required to be opened for this purpose as per new classification in accounts. The advance to persons borne on work-charged establishments will be debited to the same head from which their wage is met.
Sd/-
M. Pant
Principal Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal.
Bank DA for Workmen and Officer Employees from May to July 2021 – IBA Circular
Indian Banks Association
HR & Industrial Relations
HR&IR/MBR/76/D/9875
May 1, 2021
All Members of the Association
(Designated Officers)
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of May, June & July 2021 under X BPS/ Joint Note dated 11.11.2020
We have to advise that the confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (Base 1960=100) for the quarter ended March 2021 as published by Govt. of India in its website Labour Bureau are as follows:-
January 2021Â –Â 7770.30
February 2021 –Â 7822.89
March 2021Â Â –Â Â 7862.33
The average of the above is 7818.51 and accordingly the number of DA slabs works out to 367 (7818.51 – 6352 = 1466.51/4= 367 Slabs) The payment of DA for the months February, March and April 2021 was at 374 Slabs. Hence, there is a decrease of 7 slabs of DA i.e. 374 -367 Slabs for payment of DA for the months May, June & July 2021 .
Accordingly, in terms of clause 7 of the 11th Bipartite Settlement dated 11.11.2020 and clause 3 of the Joint Note dated 11.11.2020, the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to Workmen and Officer employees for the months of May, June & July 2021 shall be 25.69 % of `pay’. While arriving at dearness allowance payable, decimals from third place may please be ignored.
LTC Special Cash Package Scheme : Finmin clarification on submission of bills before 31st May 2021 – No.12(2)/2020-E.II(A) – Dated 07.05.2021
No.12(2)/2020-E.II(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi
Dated 7th May 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Clarification regarding full and final settlement of bills / claims pertaining to LTC Special Cash Package Scheme.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this department OM of even no dated. 31st March 2021 clarifying that submission of bills / claims with regard to LTC Scheme entertained and settled by Ministries / Departments not later than 30th April 2021.
2. Queries have been received in this department to extend the date for submission of bills / claims and settlement beyond 30th April. 2021. Keeping in view of the situation due to Covid-19 pandemic, it has been decided that submission of bills / claims may be entertained and settled by Ministries / Departments not later than 31st May, 2021. However it is reiterated that payment for the purchases should have been made not later than the due date, i.e. 31st March 2021.
(i) Secretaries of the Ministries/Departments and Heads of Department of Attached & Subordinate Offices are mandated to regulate the attendance of its employees, at all levels, keeping in view the COVID positive cases in the office and the functional requirement.
(ii) Persons with Disabilities and Pregnant Women employees may be exempted from attending office, but they shall continue to work from home.
(iii) The officers/staff shall follow staggered timings to avoid over-crowding in offices / workplaces as decided by the Heads of Department.
(iv) All officers/staff residing in the containment zone shall be exempted from coming to offices till the containment zone is de-notified. These officers/staff who are residing in the Containment Zone shall work from home and shall be available on telephone and electronic means of communications at all times.
(v) All officials who attend office shall strictly follow Covid-appropriate behaviour including wearing of mask, physical distancing, use of sanitizer and frequent hand-washing with soap and water.
(vi) Crowding in lifts, staircases , corridors, common areas, including refreshment kiosk and parking areas is to be strictly voided.
(vii) Meetings, as far as possible, may continue to be conducted with video-conferencing and personal meetings with visitors, unless absolutely necessary in public interest, are to be avoided.
(viii) In compliance of OM of even number dated 22.4.2021, all employees of the age of 18 years and above, are advised to get themselves vaccinated.
(ix) Proper cleaning and frequent sanitization of workplace, particularly of the frequently touched surfaces, may be ensured.
(x) Biometric attendance shall continue to be suspended until further orders.
2. The above instructions shall be in force with immediate effect till 31st May, 2021 or until further orders, whichever earlier.
(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
Attendance of Central Government Officials – Extended up to 31st May, 2021 – DOPT Latest Order F.No. 11013/9/2014-Estt. A-III – Dated 03.05.2021
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 3rd May 2021
Office Memorandum
Subject : Preventive measures to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Attendance of Central Government officials -Extension in Date of validity of guidelines – regarding.
Reference is invited to O.M. of even number, dated 19th April, 2021, vide which instructions / guidelines were issued for regulating attendance in Central Government offices so as to prevent the spread of Covid 19- cases. Since the situation has not yet improved to a desirable level, it has been decided, with the approval of the Competent Authority, that the validity of the O.M. may be extended up to 31st May, 2021 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The instructions/guidelines are reiterated below for strict compliance by all Ministries /Departments/ Offices of the Central Government:
a) Physical attendance of the officers of the level of Under Secretary or equivalent and below be restricted to 50% of the actual strength. Secretary/HoD may regulate the attendance of officials and may on administrative grounds, direct more officials to attend office. A roster may be prepared, accordingly.
b) All officers of the level of Deputy Secretary/equivalent and above are to attend office on regular basis.
c) The officers/staff shall follow staggered timings, to avoid over-crowding in offices, as indicated below:
9.00 A.M. to 5.30 P.M.
9.30 AM to 6.00 PM
10.00 A.M. to 6.30 P.M.
d) All officials who do not attend office on a particular day are to make themselves available on Telephone and other electronic means of communication at all times from their residence and work from home.
e) All officials residing in containment zones shall continue to be exempted from coming to office till the containment zone is de-notified.
f) Persons with Disabilities and Pregnant women employees may be exempted from attending office, but they shall continue to work from home, until further orders.
g) All officials who attend office shall strictly follow Covid-appropria behaviour including wearing of mask, physical distancing, Use of sanitizer and frequent hand washing with soap and water.
h) Crowding in lifts, staircases, corridors, common areas, including refreshment kiosk and parking areas is to strictly avoided.
i) Meetings, as far as possible, to be conducted through video-conferencing.
j) Entry of outsiders/visitors to be curtailed appropriately.
k) In compliance of Om of even number, dated 22.4.2021, all employees of the age of 18 years and above, are advised to get themselves vaccinated.
1) Proper cleaning and frequent sanitization of workplace, particularly of the frequently touched surfaces may be ensured.
2. All Ministries/Departments/Offices as well as the Central Government employees may ensure strict compliance of the instructions on Covid-appropriate behaviour issued by MHA, MoH&FW and DoP&T, from time to time. Biometric attendance shall continue to be suspended and physical attendance registers to be maintenance until further orders.
3. These guidelines shall be effective from the 1st of May, 2021
(S.P. Pant)
Deputy Secretary to Government of India
