No.12(2)/2020/E-II.A Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi
Dated 10th March, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Clarification regarding queries being received in respect of Special Cash Package equivalent in lieu of Leave Travel Concession Fare for Central Government Employees during the block 2018-21.
The undersigned is directed to say that this Department has been receiving a number of queries relating to Special Cash Package equivalent in lieu of Leave Travel Concession Fare for Central Government Employees during the block 2018-21 announced by the Government on 12th October, 2020. Three sets of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have already been clarified vide this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 20th October 2020, 10th November 2020 and 25th November 2020 on the subject mentioned above.
2. A further set of frequently asked questions have been clarified and are attached herewith at Annexure-‘ A’.
3. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
(Sunil Kumar) Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Annexure A
S.No
Query
Reply
1
Whether the full and final settlement of the bills pertaining to LTC Cash Scheme is also to be ensured by 31st March, 2021, without any scope of spill over to the next financial year?
As far as possible, the claims should be made and settled well before 31st March, 2021, Ministries/ Departments may consider settlement of only those claims/ purchases made on or before 31st March, 2021 beyond the due date, i.e. 31st March, 2021.
2
Whether payment detail of digital instrument used for making payment against this scheme is to be furnished by the employee, along with the claim?
It is clarified that it is for the competent authority of concerned Deptt/PAO to decide on additional document for checking the veracity of claim.
3
Is the scheme admissible if payment is made digitally through friend, relative or any other person?
It has already been clarified in point 12 of the FAQ issued vide O.M No. 12(2)/2020-E.II.A dated 20.10.2020 that for digital payment an employee can use credit card of himself/herself, spouse or any family member.
4
For newly recruited officials having three Hometown LTC and one all India LTC, can they avail Special Cash Package for year 2020 in 2021 (upto 31.03.2021) if item is purchased after 31.12.2020 but before 31.03.2021, that is without prior intimation to office?
A newly recruited employee, whose LTC expires in December, 2020 which remains unutilized, may be allowed to claim the cash package in lieu of that LTC till 31st March, 2021.
5
Portion of the payment was made in cash as against digital payment for the entire transaction. Whether this will be eligible under the Scheme?
The portion of digital payment may be allowed to be reimbursed subject to other conditions as contained in the O.M. dated 12.10.2020.
Computer Advance Interest Rate from April 2021 – Advances to Government Servants – Rate of interest for purchase of Computer during 2021-22 – F. No. 5(2)-B(PD)/2021 – Dated 04.03.2021
F. No. 5(2)-B(PD)/2021 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division)
North block, New-Delhi Dated the 4th March, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Advances to Government Servants – Rate of interest for purchase of Computer during 2021-22.
The undersigned is directed to state that the rate of interest for advance sanctioned to the Government servants for purchase of computer during 2021-22 i.e. from 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2022 is as under:
Revision of cash acceptance limit in GDS Branch post offices and cash transaction limit at other SOLs – SB Order No. 03/2021 – Dated 05.03.2021
SB Order No. 03/2021
F.No.25-1 1/2016-FS-CBS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(FS Division)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-l10001
Date: 05.03.2021
To,
All Head of Circles/Regions
subiect: – Regarding revision of cash acceptance limit in GDS Branch post offices and cash transaction limit at other SOLs.
Sir / Madam,
The undersigned is directed to say that the issue of enhancement of the present limit of acceptance of cash at GDS Branch Post offices and cash transaction limit in other SoLs account was under consideration in this Directorate. This limit was prescribed in para 18 and para 27 of SB Order No 05/2016 dated,2l.06.2016.
The issue was examined in the context of the difficulties being faced by pensioners, depositors of SSA/PPF accounts, rural depositors and present status of automated accounting mechanism through GL Integration in Finacle.
In the above context, the competent authority has decided to eniance the limit prescribed in para 18 and para 27 of SB Order No. 0512016 dated,2l.06.2016. Accordingly the text of para 18 and para 27 of SB order 05/2016 dated 21.06.2016 is replaced as follows: –
i) Para-I8: – No BPM shall accept cash deposit transaction for more than Rs.50,000/- in an account in a day. Further till the PPF/SCSS/MIS/KVP/NSC schemes are made available in RICT CBS App, deposit in these accounts is to be accepted by withdrawal form or cheque only.
ii) Para-27: – All PosB cheques issued by any cBS Post office if presented at any CBS post Office shall be treated as AT PAR cheques and shall not be sent for clearing. No cash transaction for more than Rs. 50,000 shall be allowed at other SOLs in an account in a day.
It is requested that these changes may be brought to the notice of all post offices immediately for information. guidance and necessary action
This issues with the approval of competent authority.
Yours faithfully,
(Devendrd Sharma)
Assistant Director (SB-II)
Copy to:-
l. Sr. PPS to Secretary (Posts)
2. PS to Director General Postal Services.
3. PPS/ PS to Addl. DG (co-ordination)/Member (Banking)/ Member (o)/ Member (P)/ Member (Planning & HRDy Member (PLI)/ Member (Tech)/AS & FA 4. Addl. Director General, APS, New Delhi
5. chief General Manager, BD Directorate / parcet Directorate / pLI Directorate
6. Sr. Deputy Director General (vigilance) & cvo) / Sr. Deputy Director General (PAF)
7. Director, RAKNPA / GM, CEPT / Directors of all pTCs
8. Director General P & T (Audit), Civil Lines, New Delhi
9. Secretary, Postal Services Board/ All Deputy Directors General
10. All General Managers (Finance) / Directors postal Accounts / DDAp
11 . Chief Engineer (Civil), Postal Directorate
12. All Sections ofPostal Directorate
13. All recognized Federations / Unions/ Associations.
14. Dy. Director (CEPT) for configuration in Finacle/RICT CBS app accordingly.
15. GM, CEPT for uploading the order on the India post website.
16. MOF (DEA), NS-II, North Block, New Delhi.
17. Regional Director (Sr.) National Savings Institute, ICCW Building,4 Deendayal Upadhyay Marg, New Delhi-l 10002
18. Guard File
19. Spare copies.
Updating the database / records of Section Officers of CSS cadre – Furnishing of CR dossiers etc – No.5/10/2020-CS.I(U) – dated 05.02.2021
No.5/10/2020-CS.I(U) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training)
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Dated the 5th February, 2021
Subject : Updating the database / records of Section Officers of CSS cadre – Furnishilng of CR dossiers etc. – Digitilization of Records – regarding.
The undersigned is directed to state that the CS.I Section of DoPT is in the process of digitalization of records and for this the ACR/APAR Dossiers of Section officers up to SoSL 2o12 are proposed to be digitalized in the first instance.
2. All the concerned Ministries / Departments are therefore requested to send the original ACR / APAR Dossiers in respect of the Section Officers up to SOSL 2012, at the earliest, if the same has not already been sent
3. This may be PRIORITY Please.
(Amit Ghosal) Under Secretary to the Government of India
Amendment of Para 5 of consolidated guidelines on deputation issued vide OM No.6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 according to 7th CPC pay structure – DOPT ORDER – Dated 2.3.2021
F. No.2/10/2018-Estt. (Pay-II) Government of India Ministry of personnel, public Grievance and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training Esst. (Pay) Division
North Block, New Delhi dated : 2.3.2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Amendment of Para 5 of consolidated guidelines on deputation issued vide OM No.6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 17.06.2010 according to 7th CPC pay structure – regarding.
Department of Personnel and Training’s OM No.6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17th June 2010 regulates the Pay, Deputation (Duty) Allowance, Tenure of Deputation/Foreign Service and other terms and conditions of deputation/foreign service of Central Government employees to ex-cadre posts under the Central Government, State Governments, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, Universities, Union Territories Administration, Local Bodies etc. and vice-versa. Subject to its applicability as provided in para 2 of the OM, these instructions cover cases of deputation/foreign service where Central Government is either lending authority or borrowing authority, or both.
2. Para 5 of aforesaid OM dated 17th June 2010 provides the method of pay fixation on deputation from Central Government to Central Government, in foreign service/ Reverse Foreign service.
3. Consequent upon the implementation of the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission, it has been decided to amend the provisions of Para 5 of this Department’s OM No.6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 17th June 2010 with following paras:-
“5. Pay fixation
5.1 When an employee on deputation/ Foreign Service elects to draw pay in the Level (in Pay Matrix) attached to the ex-cadre post, his/her pay may be fixed as under: –
(i) Deputation from Central Government to Central Government
If the Level (in Pay Matrix) of the ex-cadre post is higher than that of the parent cadre post, an increment shall be given in the Level (in Pay Matrix) of parent cadre post and he/she shall be placed at a Cell equal to the figure so arrived at in the Level (in Pay Matrix) of the ex- cadre post; and if no such Cell is available in the Level (in Pay Matrix) of the ex-cadre post, he/she shall be placed at the next higher cell in that Level.
In case Levels (in Pay matrix) of the ex-cadre post and the parent cadre post of the employee are identical, the employee would continue to draw his/her basic pay.
The basic pay from time to time after pay fixation should not exceed the maximum of the pay in the level of the ex-cadre post.
(ii) In foreign service/Reverse Foreign Service
(a) When the Level (in Pay Matrix)/Pay Scale of the post in the parent cadre and that attached to ex-cadre post are based on the same index level and the DA pattern is also same, the pay may be fixed as under (i) above.
(b) If the appointment is made to a post whose pay structure and/ or Dearness Allowance (DA) pattern is dissimilar to that in the parent organisation, pay may be fixed by adding one increment to the basic pay of the substantive post in the parent cadre, (and if he/she was drawing pay at the maximum of the scale, by the increment last drawn) and equating the pay so raised plus dearness allowance (and additional or ad-hoc dearness allowance, Interim relief etc., if any) with emoluments comprising of basic pay plus DA, ADA, Interim Relief etc., if any, admissible, in the borrowing organisation and the pay may be fixed at the stage in the Pay Scale/ Level (in Pay Matrix) of the ex-cadre post at which total emoluments admissible in the ex-cadre post as above equal the emoluments drawn in the cadre and if there is no such stage, pay may be fixed at the next higher stage.
In case of reverse foreign service if the appointment is made to post whose pay structure and/or DA pattern is dissimilar to that in the parent organization, the option for electing to draw the basic pay in the parent cadre [along with the Deputation (Duty) Allowance thereon and the personal pay, if any] will not be available to such employee. It is also clarified that Terms and Conditions in case of appointment on deputation made prior to 1.7.2017 shall be continued as per the mutually agreed terms and conditions already set.
(c) The basic pay from time to time after pay fixation should not exceed the maximum of the pay in the level of the ex-cadre post.
5.2 Incases of appointment from one ex-cadre post to another ex-cadre post where the employee opts to draw pay in the Level (in Pay Matrix)/Pay Scale of the ex-cadre post, the pay in the second or subsequent ex-cadre post should be fixed under the normal rules with reference to the pay in the cadre post only. However, in respect of appointments to ex-cadre posts carrying Level (in Pay Matrix)/Pay Scale identical to that of the ex-cadre post(s) held on an earlier occasion(s), it may be ensured that the pay drawn in subsequent appointment should not be less than the pay drawn earlier.
5.3 Incases of appointments to a second or subsequent ex-cadre post(s) in a higher Level (in Pay Matrix)/Pay Scale than that of the previous ex-cadre post, the pay may be fixed with reference to the pay drawn in the cadre post and if the pay so fixed happens to be less than the pay drawn in the previous ex-cadre post, the difference may be allowed as personal pay to be absorbed in future increases in pay. This is subject to the condition that on both the occasions, the employee should have opted to draw pay in the Level (in Pay Matrix)/Pay Scale attached to the ex-cadre posts.”
4. These orders will take effect from 1.1.2016 and shall be applicable to all officers who were on deputation on 1.1.2016 or appointed thereafter except for the revised rates of Deputation (Duty) Allowance which shall be applicable from 01.07.2017.
5. In so far as persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders will apply for deputation outside Indian Audit and Accounts Department as concurred in by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
6. Hindi version will follow.
(Shukdeo Sah) Under Secretary to the Government of India
Regarding proposal for upgradation of Uppal DSO as Uppal HO by downgradation of Stn. Kacheguda HO to Stn. Kacheguda NDSO – No. Q-14/05/2020-PE-I dated 02.03.2021
No. Q-14/05/2020-PE-I Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (PE-I Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg New Delhi – 110001 Dated: 02nd March, 2021
To The Postmaster General, Headquarters Region, Hyderabad – 1.
Subject : Regarding proposal for upgradation of Uppal DSO as Uppal HO by downgradation of Stn. Kacheguda HO to Stn. Kacheguda NDSO
Sir,
Please refer to Regional Office letters No. HQR/EST/9-8/III dated 17.06.2020 and 14.09.2020 on the subject cited above.
The proposal has been examined in detail in consultation with Integrated Finance Wing of the Directorate. The approval of the Competent Authority is hereby conveyed for upgradation of Uppal DSO as Uppal Head Post Office and simultaneous downgradation of Stn. Kacheguda Head Post Office into Stn. Kacheguda NDSO under the jurisdiction of Barkatpura DSO.
The Region is requested to take further necessary action accordingly and furnish an Action Taken Report to this office.
This issues with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Wing vide their Diary No. 85 dated 19.01.2021.
Payment of lump sum compensation to employees covered under NPS on retention in Railway service in spite of disablement attributable to Railway service in accordance with Rule 10(3) of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 – RBE No 10/2021 – Dated 19.02.2021
R.B.E. No. 10/2021
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD
No. D-43/4/2018-F(E)III
New Delhi. dated: 19.02.2021.
The General Managers/Principal Financial Advisors, All Zonal Railways/Production Units.
Sub:- Payment of lump sum compensation to employees covered under NPS on retention in Railway service in spite of disablement attributable to Railway service in accordance with Rule 10(3) of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 – regarding.
A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW)’s O.M. no. 01.03.2019- P&PW(F) dated 01.01.2021 is enclosed for information and guidance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. The Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 and the Central Civil Services (Extra Ordinary Pension) Rules, 1939 correspond to the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 and the Railway Services (Extra Ordinary Pension) Rules. 1993 respectively.
2. The Railway Board’s instructions/Railway Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1993 corresponding to DOP&PW’s instructions/CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1939 referred to in their aforesaid O.M. dated 01.01.2021 are given below:-
Clarification on regularization of absence during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown period – DOPT O.M No. 13020/1/2019-Estt(L) dated 01.03.2021
No. 13020/1/2019-Estt(L) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training
Old JNU Campus, New Delhi 110 067 Dated: 01.03.2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :- Clarification on regularization of absence during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown period – regarding.
This Department has been receiving several references requesting for clarification relating to regularization of absence during COVID-19 epidemic lockdown period.
2. In this regard, it is stated that this Department has already issued a clarification on regularization of absence during COVID-19 lockdown period vide DoPT’s OM no. 14029/5/2020-Estt.(L)(pt.) dated 28.07.2020 (copy enclosed).
3. It is further clarified that this Department’s OM dated 28.07.2020 has been issued in view of the circumstances that the country is going through due to COVID-19 situations and the unavoidable problems faced by the Government employees in different sectors under the Government of India. A general terminology has been adopted to cover all kinds of problems faced by the employees due to COVID-19 situation. The said OM may not touch all specific circumstantial problems faced by all employees under the Government of India; however, an interpretation of such circumstances in congruence with the clarification made in the above OM is adoptable.
4. Therefore, all Ministries / Departments may examine cases relating to regularization of absence during COVID-19 lockdown period in the light of this Department’s OM dated 28.07.2020 referred to above and the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Home Affairs from time to time.
(Sunil Kumar) Under Secretary to the Government of India
Modernization of Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens located in central Government Office – DOPT ORDER Dated 26.02.2021
No 21/1/2021 -Dir.(C) Government of India Ministry of Personnel & Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Personnel & Training
3rd floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New Delhi -3 Dated the 26th February, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Grant of fund for modernization of Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens located in central Government Offices — reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the Department’s O.M. No. 20/1/2015-Dir.(c) dated 31.07.2015 on the above subject (Copy enclosed) and to invite proposals for grants of funds for modernization of departmental Canteens functioning from Central Government Offices for the Financial Year 2021-2022.
2. The Ministries/Departments are requested to assess the need for modernization of Departmental Canteens under their administrative charge and may submit their proposals in accordance with the aforesaid O.M. after obtaining the approval of respective IFDs. As this is one time grant, the Ministries/Departments who have already forwarded the proposals/received the grant need not apply again.
3. It is also requested to furnish the details of Authorised Controller Code (Pr.PA0). Authorised PAO Code and Authorised DDO code required for placement of funds through PFMS at the time of forwarding the proposals. Proposals received with above requisite details will only be considered for grants,
(Kulbhushan Malhotra) Under Secretary to the Government of India
Circulation of Civil List of officers from Indian Postal Service (IPoS) – Department of Posts – F. No. 18-2/2020-SPG-I – Dated 25th February 2021
F. No. 18-2/2020-SPG-I Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (Personnel Division)
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated: 25/02/2021
NOTICE
Subject: Circulation of Civil List of officers from Indian Postal Service (IPoS).
This is regarding circulation of Civil List of the officers of Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’ as on 01.01.2021.
2. A draft Civil List has been prepared incorporating all the changes in the various grade of Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’ that have taken place viz. superannuation of some officers, repatriation of some officers from deputation to Department, changes in the place of postings of some officers, fixation of inter-se-seniority etc. as per the information available in the Directorate. The same has been uploaded on the India Post website.
3. For the Civil List as on 01.01.2021 of IPoS Group ‘A’ officers, the format has been changed. A few new entries such as academic qualifications and photograph of the officers have been added. All entries are required to be checked by the concerned officers.
4. All the IPoS Group ‘A’ officers, are requested to go through the draft Civil List uploaded on the India Post website and provide their inputs/ comments on the information related to concerned officers, if any, by 08.03.2021 on email id [email protected] and [email protected].
