NPS On-boarding through Online PRAN Generation Module – PFRDA extend the timeline
PENSION FUND REGULATORY
AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
B-14/A, Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhawan,
Qutub Institutional Area, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi-110016
www.pfrda.org.in
CIRCULAR
CIR No: PFRDA/2021/8/SUP-CRA/7
Date: April 09, 2021
To,
All NPS Stake Holders
Subject : NPS On-boarding through Online PRAN Generation Module (OPGM)
This has reference to Circulars issued by PFRDA on the captioned subject, nos. PFRDA/2020/9/SUP-CRA/2 dated 13.04.2020, PFRDA/2020/11/SUP-CRA/4 dated 20.04.2020, PFRDA/2020/29/SUP-CRA/12 dated 30.06.2020, PFRDA/2020/43/SUP-CRA/16 dated 01.10.2020 and PFRDA/2021/1/SUP-CRA/1 dated 31.12.2020 whereby the timelines of OPGM without photo and signature was extended upto 31st March 2021.
2. Based on requests received from several POPs, which are still in the process of developing system level features complying with the above circulars , it has been decided by PFRDA to further extend the time lines for opening new accounts by POPs without photo and signature till 30th April 2021. It may be noted that no further extension would be granted by the Authority in this regard.
3. This Circular issued under Sec 14 of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act 2013 is placed in the CRA section of intermediaries and also under the Circular sub section of Regulatory framework section of PFRDA website.
CCS (RP) Rules, 2016 – Opportunity for revision of option to come over to revised pay structure, Clarification sought on DoE OM dated 12.12.2018 – Department of Posts – F.NO. 02-09/2019-PAP – Dated 08.04.2021
F.NO. 02-09/2019-PAP
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
[Establishment Division/P.A.P. Section]
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001
Dated: 08.04.2021
To
The Chief Post Master General,
AP Circle,
Vijayawada — 520013.
Sub: CCS (RP) Rules, 2016 – Opportunity for revision of option to come over to revised pay structure, Clarification sought on DoE OM dated 12.12.2018 – regarding.
Kindly refer your office letter AC II/ Pen/VJA/Corr/Vol.11/2018 dated 04.05.2020 seeking clarifications on Department of Expenditure OM 4-13/17-IC/E-II A dated 12.12.2018, providing an opportunity to government servants for revision of option to come over to the revised pay structure as notified in CCS (RP) rules 2016.
2. DoE OM dated 04.05.2020, permitted another opportunity to Central Government employees who have already exercised their option to come over to the revised pay structure as notified by CCS (RP) 2016 to revise their initial option in terms of Rule 5 & 6 thereof. The provisos of Rule 5 of RP rules 2016 are self-explanatory: Government servant may elect to continue to draw pay in the existing pay structure until the date on which he earns his next or any subsequent increment in the existing pay structure or until he vacates his post or ceases to draw pay in the existing pay structure and for those Government Servants who has been placed in a higher grade pay or scale between 1st day of January, 2016 and the date of notification of these rules on account of promotion or upgradation, the Government servant may elect to switch over to the revised pay structure from the date of such promotion or upgradation as the case may be, with explanation 1 under Rule 5 as the option to retain the existing pay structure under the provisos to this rule shall be admissible only in respect of one existing Pay Band and Grade Pay or scale.
3. On the foregoing facts it is hereby clarified that DoEOM 12.12.2018 permits employees who have already exercised option to come over to the revised pay structure or to retain the old pay structure from 01.01.2016 till the date of issue of OM, to revise their initial option in terms of Rule 5 & 6 thereof.
4. Hence it is requested to settle the grievances of officials/ officers on the subject matter at your end on the basis of above clarification.
5. This issues with the approval of competent authority.
(D. K. Tripathi)
Assistant Director General (Estt.)
Streamlining of pension payment procedure – first identification of pensioner for release of pensionary awards – DESW ORDER No.3(1)/2015/D(Pen/Policy) – Dated 09.04.2021
No.3(1)/2015/D(Pen/Policy)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
D (Pension/ Policy)
New Delhi, Dated: 9th April, 2021
To
The Chief of Army Staff
The Chief of Naval Staff
The Chief of Air Staff
Subject : Streamlining of pension payment procedure – first identification of pensioner for release of pensionary awards reg.
Sir,
The undersigned is directed to refer to provisions contained in Regulations 76(a)(ii) and 76(b)(iii) of Pension Regulations for the Army Part-II(2008) and similar provisions available for Navy & Air Force in their respective Pension Regulations which prescribe that upon receipt of Pension Payment Order etc, the Pension Disbursing Agency (PDA) will make payment of the pensionary benefits only after due identification of the pensioner. The modes of identification of pensioner have been prescribed in Regulation 78 and 80 of PRA Part-II(2008). Government has also authorized PDAs to accept e-life certificates issued by Jeevan Pramaan using biometric verification vide this Ministry’s letter No 3(01)/2015-D(Pen/Pol) dated 25.8.2015. Kind attention is drawn to provisions of Para 3 of ibid letter dated 25.8.2015 which prescribes that physical presence is not required to receive first payment of pensionary benefits and that the undertaking for refund/to make good of excess payment and re-employment status after discharge/ retirement by retiree, are to be submitted along with pension claim.
2. In order to remove this discrepancy in the rule position regarding requirement of first identification for commencement of pension, it has been decided that life certification of retiring pensioner either physically or otherwise (through biometric or life certificate) is not required for release of Gratuity, Commuted Value of Pension, Ex-gratia payments, monthly pension etc. where the payment is to be disbursed through SPARSH application. However, existing rules relating to annual identification of pensioner after completing twelve months from date of first disbursement of pensionary benefits may continue to be followed as hithertofore.
3. The above said dispensation is not applicable for-
i. Payment of pensionary benefits to the family pensioners in cases of death of the Service personnel in service or after retirement. In such cases payment of pension as well as lump sum payments, if any, will be paid only after identification of family pensioner.
ii. Payment of pension/family pension other than through SPARSH application.
4. The Head of Office/Service HQrs/ Record Offices will be responsible for ensuring that action for cancellation of PPO is taken immediately in case where death of individual occurs before discharge/ retirement from service. This is necessary to avoid any overpayment or payment of gratuity to parties other than the nominee. In case any excess payment occurs in such cases, the same shall be adjusted against payment due to subsequent family pensioner(s), as per the existing orders on the subject.
5. This order will be applicable from date of issue of this letter. The relevant provisions of Pension Regulations for the Army, Navy & Air Force will be amended in due course.
6. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Defence (Finance/ Pension) vide ID No. 10 (07)/2014/FIN/PEN dated 26.2.2021.
7. Hindi version will follow.
Yours faithfully,
(Ashok Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Sub:- Extension of Revalidation of BSNL MRS Card for BSNL Retired employees
Ref:- This office letter No. BSNLCO-SR/ 14( 12) / 9/ 2020 dated 28.09.2020.
This office has issued letter regarding Extension of Revalidation of BSNL MRS Card for BSNL Retired employees till 31.03.2021 vide this office letter dated 28.09.2020. Requests have been received from Union / Association to further extend the revalidation of BSNL MRS Card for BSNL Retired employees on Pan India basis, in view of current COVID-19 situation.
In this regard, it has been decided with the approval of competent authority to extend the validity of BSNL MRS Card of BSNL Retired employees up to 30.09.2021 or till further order. All Circles are requested to take necessary action and extend the validity up to 30.09.2021 or till further order.
This is issued with the approval of Competent Authority.
NPS to OPS – Coverage under Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993, in place of National Pension System, of those Railway employees whose selection for appointment was finalized before 01.01.2004 but who joined Railway service on or after 01.01.2004
R.B.E. No. 27/2021
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD
No. D-43/12/2018-F(E)III
New Delhi, dated: 07.04.2021.
The GMs/Principal Financial Advisors,
All Zonal Railways/Production Units etc.,
(As per mailing list)
Sub:- Coverage under Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993, in place of National Pension System, of those Railway employees whose selection for appointment was finalized before 01.01.2004 but who joined Railway service on or after 01.01.2004 – regarding.
A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW)’s O.M. No.57/04/2019-P&PW(B) dated 31st March, 2021 is enclosed for information and guidance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. The Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 correspond to the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993. DOP&PW’s instructions No. 57/04/2019-P&PW(B) dated 17.02.2020, mentioned in the DOP&PW’s O.M. dated 31.03.2021, were circulated on Railways vide this office’s letter of even number dated 03.03.2020.
2. The Accounting procedure with respect to para 9 of DOP&PW’s O.M. dated 17.02.2020, adopted on Railways vide letter of even number dated 03.03.2020, has been prescribed vide Board’s letter No. 2020/AC-11/21/7 dated 18.09.2020 read with letter dated 12.10.2020.
No. 57/04/2019-P&PW(B)
Government of India
Department of Pension and PW
Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi, the 31 March, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Coverage under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 of those central Government employees whose selection for appointment were finalized before 01.01.2004 but joined Government service on or after 01.01.2004.
In continuation to this ,Department’s O.M of even number dated 17.02.2020. providing one time option to Government servants for coverage under Central Civil ,Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 in place of National Pension System who were declared successful for recruitment in the results declared on or before 31.12.2003 against vacancies occurring before 01.01.2004 and are covered under the National Pension System on joining service on or after 01.012004.
2. The said Office Memorandum provides for cut off dates for various activities involved in the process of exercising of option, deciding representations by appointing authorities and closure of NPS accounts of the concerned Government servants.
3. In view of the country-wide lockdown in the country due to outbreak of Covid – 19 pandemic and references received from some Ministries / Departments for extension of time schedule prescribed in the said OM, in partial modification of this Department’s OM of even number dated 17.02.2020, it has been decided to extend the above cut-off dates as under:
S. No.
Activity
Last date mentioned in OM dated 17.02.2020
Revised last date
1.
Exercise of option by Government servant for coverage tinder old pension scheme
31.05.2020
31.05.2021
.2.
Examination and decision on the representation bar the appointing authority
30.09.2020
30.09.2021
3.
Closure of NPS accounts of Government servants on acceptance of their option
01.11.2020
01.11.2021
4. There would be no change in the other terms and conditions mentioned in this Department’s O.M. dated 17.02.2020.
5. Hindi version will follow.
(S. Chakrabarti)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Ceiling on the appearing as Defence Assistant by Retired Government Servants under Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct. & Engagement) Rules – Department of Posts Order No.17-31/2016-GDS – Dated 09.04.2021
No.17-31/2016-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
Dated 09.04.2021
Office Memorandum
Subject : Implementation of the recommendation of GDS Committee for restricting the number of cases under Rule 10 and other disciplinary cases.
The undersigned is directed to refer to Department of Posts Office Memorandum of even number dated 16.09.2019 on the above noted subject.
2. The Competent Authority has approved the following replacement of para 2 (i) (2) of ibid Office Memorandum for ceiling on the appearing as Defense Assistant by Retired Government Servants under Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct. & Engagement) Rules:-
Sl.No
Particulars
Ceiling of number of cases
1
Ceiling on the appearing as Defence Assistants by the Retired Government Servants
Retired Government Servant should not act as a Defence Assistant in more than 7 cases at a time under Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules.2020.
In case a retired Government Servant acts as Defence Assistant under CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 also, then the limit as prescribed for Defence Assistant under Rule 10 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2020 shall also include such cases. which fall under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965
3. The rest of instructions issued vide Department of Posts O.M. of even number dated 16.09.2019 shall remain unchanged The above instructions will come into effect from the date of issue of this O.M.
4. Hindi version will follow.
(Tarun Mittal)
Assistant Director General (PE-1&SCT)/LO
ADG(GDS/PCC)
Use of form no. RPLI-2 for collection of PLI/RPLI premium in Branch Post Offices – F.No.30-1/2021-LI – Dated 07.04.2021
F.No.30-1/2021-LI
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Directorate of Postal Life Insurance).
Chanakyapuri P.O. Complex,
New Delhi-110021
Dated: 07.04.2021
To,
All CPMGs / Addl. DG, APS
Director, PLI, Kolkata
Sub: Use of form no. RPLI-2 for collection of PLI/RPLI premium in Branch Post Offices.
This is regarding use of RPLI-2 form for collection of PLI/RPLI premium in Branch Post Offices. As RICT devices are now being used at Branch Offices, collection of premia through device as well as through manual receipt results in duplicity of work.
2. Therefore, manual receipt of RPLI is not required in Branch Post Offices, wherein premium are being collected in RICT device and receipt is being generated for the same through device.
3. However, offices where RICT device is not functional due to any reasons (network, device or technical issue), the prescribed receipt may be used.
Formula for fitment on promotion from substaff to clerical cadre and clerical to officer cadre – 11th BP Settlement
ALL INDIA BANK EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION Central Office: “PRABHAT NIVAS” Regn. No.2037 Singapore Plaza, 164, Linghi Chetty Street, Chennai-600001
AIBEA/GS/2021/58
Dated: 9-4-2021
To
Sri. S K Kakkar,
Senior Advisor-HR & IR,
Indian Banks’ Association
Mumbai
Dear Sir,
Reg: Formula for fitment on promotion from substaff to clerical cadre and clerical to officer cadre – revised Guidelines to be given
You are aware that consequent to revision of pay scales under the 11th Bipartite Settlements, the need has arisen to provide for revised guidelines on the formula for fitment in pay scales on promotion from substaff to clerical cadre and clerical to Scale I officer cadre.
After the 10th BP Settlement, IBA gave these guidelines vide IBA Circular No. 1194 and 1195 dated 7th August, 2015.
Similar guidelines need to be issued by IBA now after 11th BP Settlement. We request IBA to process the same and issue the Guidelines at the earliest which will be effective for all promotions w.e.f 01-11-2017.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
C.H. VENKATACHALAM
GENERAL SECRETARY
Status of Cadre Review proposals processed in Cadre Review Division of DoPT from 1st January 2016 to 31st March, 2021 (upto 06.04.2021)
A. Approved by Cabinet
S. NO.
NAME OF THE SERVICE
CRC* MEETING
CABINET APPROVAL
1
Indian Postal Service
28.12.2015
25.05.2016
2
Central Reserve Police Force
15.12.2015
29.06.2016
3
Indian Information Service
05.05.2016
24.08.2016
4
Border Security Force
29.06.2016
12.09.2016
5
Indian P & T Accounts and Finance Service
17.09.2015
27.10.2016
6
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)
19.7.2017
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) 06/04/2021
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 India Geophysical Service Group ‘A’
CCA* to take approval of the Cabinet.
8.
Geological Survey of India Engineering 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 CRC directions (2)
10.
Survey of India Group ‘A’
As per direction of CRC, Survey of India to provide necessary details.
11.
Indian Radio Regulatory Service
As per direction of CRC, DoT to provide details/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
Recommendation of DoPT sent to DoE for 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 Ordinance Factories Health Service (ICFHS)
Recommendations of DoE received, Reply from CCA is awaited.
17.
Indian Skill Development Service
MSDE to provide requisite information/clarification.
18.
Central Engineering Service
CCA to provide necessary information
C. Central Group ‘A’ Service where CCA had to submit cadre review proposal before 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 not received in DoPT
2.
Central Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Service (CPWD)
Proposal not received in DoPT
3.
Central Architect Service (CPWD)
Proposal not received in DoPT
4.
Central Labour Service
Proposal not received in DoPT
Under Secretary (CRD)
06/04/2021
Note: (1) CCAs for Services at SI. No. 1 and 8 (of part B) to provide present status.
(2) CCAs for Services at Sl. No. 10 to 11 (of part B) to provide status report on directions of CRC.
(2) CCAs for Services at Sl. No. 15 and 16 (of part B) to 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) may expedite the proposal and submit it within the prescribed time limit.
(5) CCAs for the Services listed in Calendar for cadre review issued on 12.02.2021 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) Information/status report/queries (if any) on any of the above could be sent on email: [email protected], [email protected].
DR to Haryana Government Pensioners and Family Pensioners on un-revised Pension and Family Pension as per 6th CPC from 01.07.2019.
No. 4/1/2017-2FR/23941
GOVERNMENT OF HARYANA
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Dated Chandigarh, the 5th April, 2021
To
1. The Registrar General, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.
2. All the Heads of Departments.
3. The Commissioners of Divisions in Haryana.
4. All Deputy Commissioners and Sub Divisional Officers (Civil) in Haryana.
Subject:- Payment of Dearness Relief to State Government Pensioners and Family Pensioners on un-revised Pension and Family Pension as per 6th CPC from 01.07.2019.
************
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to invite a reference to Finance Department letter No. 4/1/2017-2FR/3462 dated 23th July, 2019 on the subject noted above and to say that the Governor of Haryana is pleased to revise the Dearness Relief for the Pensioners and Family Pensioners of the Haryana Government on the un-revised Pension and Family Pension who are still drawing the same under 6th CPC w.e.f. 01.07.2019 raising from 154% to 164% (10%).
2. All other conditions for payment of Dearness Relief to Pensioners/Family Pensioners on un-revised Pension/Family Pension contained in referred instructions No.2/51/08-1Pension, dated 17.04.2009, shall be applicable.
3. A copy of this order is also available on the Finance Department website can be downloaded accordingly on www.finhry.gov.in.
Yours faithfully,
Superintendent (FR)
for Additional Chief Secretary to Government Haryana
Finance Department
