Exemption from general rules on allotment of quarters to husband and wife posted at the same station – Railway Board Latest Order – 13.02.2021
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD)
No. E(G) 2020 QR 3-6
New Delhi, dated: 13.02.2021
The General Manager Rail Wheel Factory Yelahanka Bangalore -64
Sub: Representation of Smt. Aparna Garg, PFA/RWF-reg.ย Exemption from general rules on allotment of quarters to husband and wife posted at the same station.
Ref: Your office letter No. RWF/ADMN/RA-6 dated 24.11.2020.
Since the rule position is very clear in this case that no railway employee shall be allotted a railway quarter, if the spouse has already been allotted quarter at the same station unless such quarter is surrendered, It has been decided that there is no need to interfere with the decision already taken by Rail Wheel Factory for cancellation of allotment of Type V Railway quarter at East Colony, RWF, Yelahanka to Smt. Aparna Garg, PFA/RWF/YNK as her husband is already occupying a railway quarter in the same station.
2. This has the approval of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
(Anita Gautam) Director Establishment (Genl.) Railway Board
Clarification on Cash Management Guidelines โ Ministry of Finance Order F.No.12(13)-B(W&M)/2020 dated 17.02.2021
F.No.12(13)-B(W&M)/2020 Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division)
New Delhi, 17th February, 2021.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Clarification on Cash Management Guidelines โ regarding.
Clarifications have been sought regarding expenditure ceiling during last quarter and last month of 2020-21. It is clarified that the reference to this Ministryโs O.M. No.F.15(39)-B(R)/2016 dated 21.8 .2017 in this Ministryโs O.M. No.2(17)-B(P&A)/2020 dated 4.1.2021 that communicated expenditure ceilings, is limited to regulating the large releases. Ministries/Departments during the last quarter/month of the current financial year under Cash Management Guidelines have to abide by the instructions contained in the said O.M. dated 21.8.2017 while making large releases.
2. It is, further, clarified that in respect of overall expenditure ceilings, the Cash Management Guidelines for the remaining part of FY 2020-2021 issued by this Ministry vide O.M. No.2(17)-B(P&A)/2020 dated 29.10.2020 (copy enclosed) will be applicable. In other words, it is to state that QEP for the remaining part of the current fiscal may be considered as relaxed to the extent of expenditure ceiling finalized for RE 2020-2021.
Initial / Continued grant of HRA to staffs working in Departmental offices under the provisions of Para 3(b)(iii) of O.M. No. F.2(37) / E.II(B)/ 64 dated 27.11.1965, as amended / modified from time to time – Issuing general instruction to Circlesย
No.4-11/2010-PAP Government of India Ministry of Communication Department of Posts (Establishment Division)/P.A.P. Section *******
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi โ 110001 Dated : 19 Feb 2021
To
All Heads of Circle,
Sub: Initial / Continued grant of HRA to staffs working in Departmental offices under the provisions of Para 3(b)(iii) of O.M. No. F.2(37) / E.II(B)/ 64 dated 27.11.1965, as amended / modified from time to time – Issuing general instruction to Circles – Reg.
Sir / Madam,
This is regarding proposal for initial grant / Continued House Rent Allowance to staff working in offices situated in village / Gram Panchayat within a 08 KM from the periphery of the municipal limit of qualified city under Rule 03 (iii) HRA General Rules and orders.
2. It has been noticed while examining the above proposals that proposal are being received in Directorate with abnormal delay from the Circle offices. The delay in submission of proposals are being viewed seriously. The Circle should ensure that the proposal are submitted well in advance.
3. The Circles are further requested to follow the following guidelines while submitting the proposals to the Directorate.
(a) Initial Grant of HRAย
(i) The initial order for grant of HRA under para 36) (iii of the OM. dated 27.11.1965 will continue to be issued by the Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure).
(ii) These issues should be examined at the time of opening of office and submit proposals within 03 months of opening of Offices , which qualify, the condition for grant of higher HRA.
(iii)These proposals should be examined as per instructions issued from time to time and submit proposal in the prescribed check list through Circle Office along with the concurrence of CIFA.
(iv)The original dependency certificate issued by the collector / Dy. Commissioner having the jurisdiction over the place should be submitted with the proposal.
(b) Continued grant of HRA
(i) The further extension of grant of continued HRA for next 03 years will be issued by the Directorate in the consultation with Financial adviser as per MF OM No 11023/3/86-E.II (B) dated 01 December, 1989.
(ii) There is no need for submission of income and cost statement of the concerned offices along with the proposal. Only the original dependency certificate issued by the collector/ Dy Commissioner having the jurisdiction over the place, to be submitted with the prescribed check list by Divisional office to concerned Regional / Circle office.
(iii) These proposals should be examined as per instructions issued from time to time and submit proposal in the prescribed check list through Circle Offrce along with the concurrence of CIFA.
(iv) The proposal for continued grant of HRA should be submitted at least 03 months before the ending of current period of continued HRA granted by the Directorate.
(v) A monitoring mechanization to be made in the Division office/ Regional and Circle office so that such proposals should be monitored on periodically, prepare and submit proposals to Directorate within a prescribed time. The proposals received after prescribed time will not be proceeded in the Directorate.
(c) Place or places agglomeration of classified cityย
Attention is invited on para 3(a) of HRA General Rules and these orders may be followed. There is no need for further extension of continued HRA for the area of Gram Panchayat that has been included in the Municipality / Corporation UA and applicable rate of qualified city is to be paid from the date of included from the limit of the named qualified city.
4. The Circle are requested to launch a special drive in the matter during the month of April 2021. The Circle are further requested to prepare a list of all such cases to submit it to this Directorate by 30.04.2021 and review the present cases and process/ submit the proposal as per above guidelines to Directorate so that the further orders may be issued by the concerned offices in time
Deciding of position in merit of compartments supplementary examination passed 10th standard candidates in GDS online engagement process
No. 17-02/2018-GDS-Vol-I Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (GDS Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg New Delhi -110001
Dated: 24.09.2020ย
To
All Chief Postmasters General
The GM CEPT Mysuru / Unit at Hyderabad
Subject : Deciding of position in merit of compartments supplementary examination passed 10th standard candidates in GDS online engagement process-reg.ย
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to refer to CEPT Unit Hyderabad letter No. EDP/CEPT/Hyd/GDSRect/Cycle III/dlgs/18-19 dated 27.07.2020 on the above noted subject.
2. In this context, it is informed that the matter has been examined. The Competent Authority has approved the following :-
(i) Total percentage of marks obtained by a candidate, irrespective of whether the candidate has passed the 10th standard in first attempt or in compartmental/supplementary examination, should be taken into account, while calculating the merit list and drawing out selection panel for each GDS post.
(ii) CEPT Unit at Hyderabad will make necessary modification in the existing GDS online engagement software immediately before declaration of results of 3rd Cycle of GDS online engagement process.
(iii) The said modification in deciding of position in merit of compartmental/supplementary passed 10th standard candidates will take effect from 3rd Cycle of GDS online engagement process.
3. I am therefore directed by the Competent Authority to request you to take action accordingly.
Transfer of Legacy Funds of NPS Subscribers of Government Sectors (SGs/ CABs/ SABs) pursuant to opening of choice of Investment schemes and Pension Funds
PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY B-14/A, Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhawan, Qutub Institutional Area, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi-110016
CIRCULAR
PFRDA/17/07/0001/2017-SUP-CG
Date: 15th February 2021
To,
All Pension Funds Central Record Keeping Agencies Custodian NPS Trust
Dear Sir/Madam,
SUBJECT: Transfer of Legacy Funds of NPS Subscribers of Government Sectors (SGs/ CABs/ SABs) pursuant to opening of choice of Investment schemes and Pension Funds- reg.
Reference is invited to the Gazette Notification F.No.1/3/2016-PR dated 31st January, 2019 issued by Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services, modifying Ministry of Financeโs Notification No. 5/7/2003-ECB dated 22nd December, 2003, based on the Governmentโs decision on the recommendations of a Committee set up to suggest measures for streamlining the implementation of National Pension System (NPS).
2. Further, vide PFRDA circular PFRDA/17/08/11/0031/2017-SUP-SG dated 01st June 2020 it was advised that State Governments (SGs) / SABs (State Autonomous Bodies)/ CABs (Central Autonomous Bodies) are free to adopt the provisions of the said Gazette notifications on their own volition, based on their own internal approvals and notifications, without seeking the Authorityโs approval.
3. In case the State Governments (SGs) / SABs (State Autonomous Bodies)/ CABs (Central Autonomous Bodies) decide to open up the choices of Pension Funds and/or allocation of funds, then please note that upon exercise of choice of investment schemes and pension funds by subscribers, their entire accumulated corpus under their PRAN account shall be transferred to the opted Pension Fund(s) / asset allocation in one instance. In case of the Subscribers, who have already exercised this option, their legacy fund shall be transferred to the Pension Fund and asset allocation opted by the subscribers immediately. The same is now being followed for the Central Government subscribers as well and is subject to review periodically.
4. This circular is issued in exercise of powers of the Authority under sub-clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 14 read with Section 23 of the PFRDA Act, 2013 and sub-regulation (1) of Regulation 14 of the PFRDA (Pension Fund) Regulations, 2015.
The above arrangements are applicable with immediate effect from the date of issuance of this circular.
Process to be adopted for settlement of pension dues where a retiree expires prior to filing Pension papers
No. 12(19)/2020-P&PW(H)-6569 Government of India Ministry of Personnel & Public Grievance Department of Pension and pensionersโ Welfare
8th Floor, Janpath Bhavan, Janpath, New Delhi,
Dated: 18th February, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :โ Process to be adopted for settlement of pension dues where a retiree expires prior to filing Pension papers.
The undersigned is directed to say that Rule 59 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rule, 1972 provides for a definite timeline for preparatory work for processing of pension case of a retiring Government servant. The Rule inter alia provides for submission of pension papers by the retiring Government servant six months before the date of superannuation. Instances have, however, been brought to the notice of this Department where a Government servant died after retirement without having submitted the pension papers. As a result of this, the PPO could not be issued to the Government servant after his retirement. This also makes it difficult to sanction family pension to the eligible member of the family of the deceased retired Government. It is, therefore, again emphasized that the timeline for submission and processing of pension papers may be strictly adhered to avoid such situations.
The claim of a Government servant for pension accrues as soon as he retires from Government service. Similarly, the claim of the family for family pension accrues on death of a Government servant during service or after retirement. In order to avoid any hardship to the family of a retired Government servant, who dies without submitting the pension papers, it has been decided, in consultation with the office of Controller General of Accounts, that the following procedure may be adopted for processing of the case for sanction of pension in respect of the deceased retired Government servant and for sanction of family pension to his/her family:-
The spouse of the deceased retired Government servant or, in the absence of the spouse, a member of his/her family eligible for family pension, may submit the claim in Form 14 (Application for family pension on death of a Government servant/pensioner/family pensioner) along with Form 3 (Details of family), to the Head of Office.
The Head of Office shall process the case in Form 7 (Form for assessing pension, family pension and gratuity):and send Form 7, Form 3, Form 14, Form 20 (Sanction for family pension on death of a pensioner/family pensioner) and a forwarding letter in Form 8 to the PAO for authorization of pension and family pension in respect of the deceased retired Government servant.
The PAO shall authorize the pension (in respect of the deceased retired Government servant) and family pension to the spouse/eligible family member. Only one PPO shall be issued by the PAO authorizing pension and family pension in Part-ll of the PPO. Part-lll of the PPO, which is applicable on death of a Government servant while in service, would not be relevant in such cases.
The payment of arrears of pension for the period from the date following the date of retirement upto the date of death shall be made by the PAO to the family pensioner.
The PPO shall, thereafter, be sent to the Pension Disbursing Authority, through the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), for payment of family pension.
3. While forwarding the pension papers to the PAO, the Head of Office shall make an indication in the Check List of Form 7 to the effect that the case pertains to a retired Government servant, who died without submitting the pension papers.
4. The Administrative Divisions of all Ministries/Department, their attached / subordinate offices and Pay & Accounts Offices are requested to bring these instructions to the notice of all concerned for compliance.
Sd/- (Rajesh Kumar) Under Secretary to the Government of India
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE, NEW DELHI โ 110066
Subject:- Documents to be submitted by family pensioner alongwith the formats.
Sir/Madam,
Your kind attention is invited to CCS Pension (Rules) 1981, Para 24 of the โScheme for Payment of Pension to Central Government Civil Pensioners by Authorized Banksโ, read with DP&PW Notification dated-29.08.2014 and DP&PW OM No.1/27/2011-P&PW (E) dated-20.09.2013 wherein the simplified procedure for payment of family pension is mentioned. The payment of family pension at the rate and to the person indicated in the PPO may be commenced by the paying branch on the receipt of following documents:-
Where spouse having joint account with pensioner.
i) Application for grant of family pension
ii) Copy of Death Certificate of pensioner.
iii) Proof of his/her own age/Date of Birth (Date of birth is required to regulate the amount of additional pension on attaining the age of 80 years and above).
iv) Undertaking to the effect that any amount to which he or she is not entitled to or any amount which may be credited to his or her account in excess of the amount to which he or she is entitled would be refunded or made good.
Where spouse do not have joint account with pensioner.
i) Application for grant of family pension on death of a Govt. servant or pensioner in Form 14 as prescribed in CCS Pension rules may also be obtained in addition to aforementioned documents.
All the Heads of CPPCs are requested to take cognizance of the codal provisions mentioned above in order to reduce the time taken by bank branch and CPPC for conversion of pension in to family pension to spouse or in cases co-authorization has already been provided in PPO.
This issues with the approval of the Chief Controller (Pensions).
Scrapping of National Pension System and extending coverage of the Old Pension Scheme under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 for appointees on or after 01.01.2004 – Finance Ministry reply to JCM
To Shri Shiva Gopal Mishra, Secretary, National Council (Staff Side), JCM 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi โ 110001 (email: nc.jcm.np@ gmail.com)
Subject: Scrapping of National Pension System and extending coverage of the Old Pension Scheme under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 for appointees on or after 01.01.2004.
Sir, Please refer to your representation No.NC/JCM/CS/NPS dated 28.09.2020 on the subject cited above.
2. In this connection, it is stated that due to the fiscal stress of the Old Defined Benefit Pension System, the Government of India decided to shift from the Old Pension Scheme to a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, named as the National Pension System (NPS). NPS was made applicable for all the new entrants who joined Central Government service on or after 01.01.2004 (except the Armed forces). Subsequently, all State Governments excluding West Bengal have also switched to NPS for their employees.
3. NPS is a considered policy decision of the Central Government for its employees and balances providing old age income security to the employees with managing fiscal burden of the Government on account of pensions and other developmental needs. NPS is being administered and regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) set up under PFRDA Act. It is understood that NPS is a market-linked product wherein returns are linked to market performance and hence cannot be guaranteed. In fact, the PFRDA Act expressly lays down that there shall be no implicit or explicit assurance of benefits. However, the investments of the accumulated corpus under NPS are made in a prudential manner so as to ensure optimal returns.
4. With reference to the comparison between pension under NPS and Old Pension Scheme (OPS), it is mentioned that both the schemes are different in nature, structure and benefit, and hence, may not be compared. The OPS is a defined pension scheme of Govt. of India, whereas NPS 1s a contributory pension scheme without any defined benefits. The pension benefits under NPS depends on various factors like amount of contribution, entry age, period of subscription, type of investment pattern opted by the subscriber, investment income accrued, percentage of total corpus utilized for Pension, Annuity option chosen and other relevant factors.
5. The Central Government, keeping in view of the concerns of NPS subscribers, had constituted a high level Committee of Secretaries for streamlining of NPS. Based on the recommendations, the Government has taken various steps for streamlining of NPS for Central Government employees.
6. As on 31.12.2020, there are 13.99 million subscribers and over Rs. 5,34,188 crore of assets under management (AUM) under the NPS. The government employees, including both Central and State Government, account for more than half of the subscriber base and nearly 85 percent of the AUM. With a growing corpus, prudent investment norms and recent measures of the Government to streamline the NPS, it is expected that NPS would provide a comparable and decent replacement rate vis-a-vis Old Pension Scheme.
7. Hope this addresses your concerns.
8. It is also reiterated that the restoration of Old Pension Scheme is not considered a feasible proposition in the current scenario.
Yours faithfully, sd/- (Umesh Chandra) Under Secretary (Pension Reforms)
CGEGIS Table of Benefits for the Saving fund from Jan to March 2021
No. 7(2)/EV/2016 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure
New Delhi, the 15th February, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.01.2021 to 31.03.2021.
The Tables of Benefits for Savings Fund to the beneficiaries under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980, which are being issued on a quarterly basis from 01.01.2017 onwards, as brought out in this Ministry’s OM of even number dated 17.03.2017, for the quarter from 01.01.2021 to 31.03.2021, as worked out by IRDA based on the interest rate of 7.1% per annum (compounded quarterly) as notified by the Department of Economic Affairs as per their Resolution No. 5(2)-B(PD)/2020 dated 06.01.2021, are enclosed.
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
No.12(2)/2020/E-II.A Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure
North Block New Delhi Dated 16th February, 2020
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.
2. Ministries/ Departments have raised queries/clarifications with regard to :
(i)ย Whether any prior intimation is required just like availing the actual LTC Scheme?
(ii)ย The LTC for the year 2018-19 Block was extended upto 31st December, 2020. Whether claims can be made under this block till March, 2021?
3.ย In this regard it is clarified that the Special Cash Package is in lieu of pending LTC for the Block between 2018-21 and bills for availing this scheme are to beย submitted beforeย 31.03.2021. No prior intimation as is being given in the case of LTC Scheme is required and for the year 2018-19 (extended till 31.12.2020), theย claims can be made before 31.03.2021.
4. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
sd/- (Sunil Kumar) Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Whether any prior intimation is required to avail the actual LTC Scheme?
No prior intimation as is being given in the case of LTC Scheme is required and for the year 2018-19 (extended till 31.12.2020), theย claims can be made before 31.03.2021.
The LTC for the year 2018-19 Block was extended upto 31st December, 2020. Whether claims can be made under this block till March, 2021?
it is clarified that the Special Cash Package is in lieu of pending LTC for the Block between 2018-21 and bills for availing this scheme are to beย submitted beforeย 31.03.2021
