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Clarification for extending the Notional Monetary Benefit under TBOP and BCR Scheme to Postman / Mail Guards

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No. 2-1/2007-PCC
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(PC Cell)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi — 110001

Dated 09.02.2021

To

  1. All Chief Postmasters General / Postmasters General
  2. Chief General Manager, BD Directorate / Parcel Directorate / PLI Directorate.
  3. Director, RAKNPA / GM, CEPT / Directors of All PTCs
  4. Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, R.K.Puram, New Delhi
  5. All General Managers (Finance) / Directors Postal Accounts / DDAP

Sub: Clarification for extending the Notional Monetary Benefit under TBOP and BCR Scheme to Postman / Mail Guards for the period from 01.01.1996 to 09.10.1997 in the revised pay scale of Rs.3200-4900 and Rs.4000-6000 respectively – reg.

Sir /Madam,

Kindly refer to this office OM of even no. dated 23-05-2018 regarding ‘Notional Monetary Benefits’ to the Postmen/Mail Guards w.e.f. 01-01-1996 to 10-10-1997 in the revised pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590 and clarification issued vide this office letter of even no. dated 31.01.2019 in compliance of Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgment dated 07.05.2015 in the Civil Appeal No. 2010/2009.

2. Vide OM dated 23.05.2018 notional monetary benefits were granted in the entry level pay scale but there is no mention about the benefits in respect of TBOP and BCR scales granted during the period, which, in fact, created an anomaly as both the entry level (notional scale) and TBOP scale of Postman/Mail Guard Cadre were remained in same pay scale i.e. 3050-4590 during the period in question. As such, Postmen who were granted TBOP / BCR during the period from 01.01.1996 to 09.10.1997, were deprived from the benefit of financial up-gradation to the next higher pay scale under TBOP / BCR Scheme.

3. On this anomaly, some Circles have sought for clarification as to whether Postman / Mail Guard, who were granted TBOP upgradation during the period from 01.01.1996 to 09.10.1997 will continue to draw the same scale of pay i.e. 3050-4590 or shall be upgraded to the next immediate higher scale i.e. 3200- 85-4900 w.e.f. the date of promotion on TBOP basis.

4. The issue has been considered in the Directorate in consultation with Ministry of Finance. In this regard, the relevant para of approval conveyed by the Department of Expenditure (E.III-A Branch), Ministry of Finance 1s re-produced as under:

“…2. The above matter has been examined 1n this Department. This Department has agreed to the proposal of Department of Posts for extending the Notional Monetary Benefit under TBOP/MACP-I and BCR/MACP-II Scheme to Postman/Mail Guards for the period from 01-01-1996 to 09-10-1997 in the revised pay scale of Rs. 3200-4900 and Rs. 4000-6000 respectively as per the condition imposed by the Hon‘ble Supreme Court that the concerned employees will not be entitled for any arrears of wages/salaries for the interregnum period i.e. from 01-01-1996 to 10-10-1997.._”

5. It is therefore, requested to take an immediate action in this regard and ensure strict adherence in true spirit.

(Dr. Vincent Barla)
Director (GDS)

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Mandatory Foundational Training Programme (FTP) of DR ASOs – DOPT

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F. No. 7/11/2020-CS-I (A) (Pt.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
CS-I (A) Section

2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi

Dated 12th February, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Mandatory Foundational Training Programme (FTP) of DR ASOs -reg.

This Department is in process to organize a special batch of Foundation Training Programme (FTP) for those Direct Recruit Assistant Section Officers (DR ASOs), who have not completed their FTP due to any reason.

  1. In this regard, all participating Ministries/Department in Central Secretariat Service are requested to provide the name of DR ASOs who have not yet attended the FTP along with reasons, if any within 5 days on email [email protected].
  2. All such DR ASOs may also address this Department under intimation to their cadre units within the stipulated time. No further request for re-nomination for FTP in future will be entertained.

(George D. Toppo)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

To
All the Ministries/Departments (Through website)

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CGHS Rates for 21 Treatment procedures/ Investigations in continuation of 2014 CGHS rates

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S-11011/09/2019/Addl.DDG(HQ)/CGHS
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of CGHS

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 11th February , 2021.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: CGHS Rates for 21 Treatment procedures/ Investigations in continuation of 2014 CGHS rates.

With reference to the above mentioned subject the undersigned is directed to draw attention to the Office Memoranda No S-11011/09/2019/Addl.DDG(HQ)/ CGHS dated 14.01.2020 and 03.06.2020 vide which CGHS rates have been notified by the Government for 15 and 25 investigations and procedures respectively for treatment at CGHS empanelled Health Care Organizations (HCOs) and to state that it is now decided to notify CGHS package rates for another 21 investigations/ treatment procedures as per the details given under and shall be treated as part of CGHS package Rates 2014.

Also Read : Facility for downloading of Index Card and Validity of CGHS Card

S NoInvestigations/ procedures/ implantsCGHS rate for NABL/ NABH Accredited
1IL 6Rs 1600/-
2HR CT chestRs 2000/ –
3Fluid air exchangeRs 5000 /-per eye
4C3F8 GAS InjectionRs 5000 /-per eye
5Diurnal variation of IOPRs 1500
6Silicon Oil injRs 5000 /-per eye
7ERM PeelingRs 7000 /-per eye
8ERM RemovalRs 3000 /-per eye
9ILM Membrane peelingRs 3000 /-per eye
10PunctoplastyRs 6500/ – per eye
11Punctal plug (Collagen/Silicon)Rs 4000/- per eye
12Laser Trabeculoplasty Genioplasty B/ERs 16000/- Both eyes
13Eye laser pulse therapyRs 3500/- per eye
14Glaucoma valve/Glaucoma Ahmed valveRs 15000/-
15Malyugin RingRs 10,000/-
16Globe explorationRs 10,000/-
17Scleral fixation Tissue glueRs 8400/ –
18Fibro optic Nasal EndoscopyRs 2300/-
19Video StroboscopyRs 5500/-
20Video Bronchoscopy with BA LRs 10,000/-
21Sleep deprived EEGRate shall be the same CGHS rate of EEG/ Video EEG

2.The rates for investigations from S.No 1 to S.No 21 are for NABL/NABH Accredited The rates for non-NABL/non-NABH Accredited HCOs shall be 15% less.

3. The rates shall come into force from the date of issue of O.M.

4. This issues with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Division, MoHFW vide CD No 2643 dt 08.02.2021.

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(Dr. G.D. Palia)
Addl.DDG(HQ) , CGHS

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What is the CGHS Rate for HR CT chest Investigation ?

The CGHS Rate for HR CT Chest is Rs 2000

What is the CGHS Rate for Fluid air exchange ?

The CGHS Rate for Fluid air exchange is Rs 5000 /-per eye

What is the CGHS Rate for Laser Trabeculoplasty Genioplasty B/E ?

The CGHS Rate for Laser Trabeculoplasty Genioplasty B/E is Rs 16000/- Both eyes

What is the CGHS Rate for Punctoplasty ?

The CGHS Rate for Punctoplasty is Rs 6500/ – per eye Both eyes

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Facility for downloading of Index Card and Validity of CGHS Card

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F.No.S.11011/3/2021-EHS
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
(EHS Section)

Dated, the 10th February, 2021
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi-110011

Office Memorandum

Subject: Facility for downloading of Index Card and Validity of CGHS Card- Regarding.

It has been the endeavour of CGHS to provide more on-line facilities for its beneficiaries especially during COVID times. As a step further in this direction, the facility to download and print the Index Card is now available to the CGHS beneficiaries. 0n verification of the CGHS card application by Additional Director of the CGHS city/headquarters, an SMS would be sent to the registered mobile number of the main card holder, following which the Index Card would be downloadable by the main card holder and his dependents. The beneficiary will no longer be required to visit the Office of Additional Director of the city/headquarters at Delhi to collect the paper Index Card. The beneficiary can use the downloaded lndex Card (e-lndex Card)) to avail all CGHS facilities in CGHS units as well as at empanelled hospitals and diagnostic centres.

How to download the Index Card : On receiving the SMS regarding verification of card application, the beneficiary would be required to go to “Beneficiary login” at www.cghs.nic.in and login using his Beneficiary ID and password. An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number as well as email of the beneficiary for authentication, following which the beneficiary would be able to download the e-lndex Card.

Validity of CGHS Plastic Cards:
Earlier, CGHS cards of serving beneficiaries and their dependents were valid for 05 years from the date of being printed. This often resulted in differing card expiry date of main card holder and his dependents, for instance, in case of addition of a new dependent.

To remove this anomaly, henceforth, in case of all new/renewed serving CGHS cards, the validity period ofthe Plastic Card, e-lndex Card, as well as “Print your own Card” will be the same for main card holder and all their dependents i.e.,05 years from the date when the department has approved the application for plastic card of the main card holder’ This will be irrespective of the date when their card is printed. ln addition, the e-‘lndex Card and “Print your own Card” facility would be available during this 05 year validity period only.

The existing plastic cards will however continue till their 05 year validify period ends.

ln case of pensioner cards (except whole life card),the e-lndex Card / plastic card/”Print your own card” validity and download facility would be from date of approval on the application for plastic card by Additional Director of the city/Headquarter in Delhi, till the period covered by the subscription deposited by the pensioner.

The plastic card printing agency will henceforth print CGHS cards of main card holder and dependents with the same “Valid upto” date, as captured in the database of the main CGHS card holder (exception being whole life pensioner cards where “whole life” is to be printed in place of”valid upto” date).

Beneficiaries would be able to apply for renewal of plastic cards 03 months from expiry date of existing card. The new e-Index Card valid for 5years from date of approval by department/ CGHS as the case may be, would be available for downloading after SMS confirmation from CGHS.

It is reiterated that in case any of the beneficiaries [main card holder or dependent) becoming ineligible for availing CGHS facitities, it shall be the responsibility of the main card holder to immediately inform the Additional Director /CMO l/C either through the department (in case of serving beneficiaries) or directly (please see at www.cghs.nic.in FAQs at serial numbers 1 and 4 to 9 for details). It is also reiterated that in the event of the main card holder’s failure to inform CGHS about change in the eligibility status, then CGHS facility to the beneficiary and his dependents is liable to be withdrawn in addition to any other action as deemed fit by CGHS/ appropriate authority (including disciplinary proceedings against serving beneficiary under CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965). Department will be responsible for retaining and getting deleted from Database the CGHS cards of its employees transferred to non CGHs covered areas/organizations or on resignation/retirement.

The information regarding the new e-lndex card facility would be disseminated to the main card holders through SMS.

sd/
[Dr. Anil Ranga]
Director [CGHs -Policy]

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Opening of Departmental Canteens – DOPT ORDER

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Opening of Departmental Canteens – DOPT ORDER

F.No.11013/9/2014-Estt.A. III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 13th February, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Preventive measures to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Opening of Departmental Canteens regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to OMs of even number dated the 20th April, 2020 and 1st September,2020 whereby Departmental Canteens in Central Government Ministries/ Departments/ Offices were directed to be closed.

  1. The matter has been reviewed and it has been decided that all Departmental Canteens may be opened. The Canteen employees are to strictly follow hygiene & safety protocols to avoid crowding, especially at the distribution/sale counters. A Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices, containing provisions specifically in para 4(xxiii) in respect of cafeteria/ canteen/ dining halls, issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on 13.2.2021 is also available at https//www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/SOPonpreventivemeasurestocontainspreadofCOVID19inoffices.pdf for strict compliance.

Also Read : Government servants at all levels are to attend office on all working days without any exemption – DOPT

(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

To,

  1. All the Ministries/Departments, Government of India
  2. PMO/Cabinet Secretariat
  3. PS to Hon’ble MOS(PP) .
  4. PSO to Secretary(Personnel)
  5. Sr. Tech. Dir., NIC, DoP&T for information
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Government servants at all levels are to attend office on all working days without any exemption – DOPT

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Government Employees to attend office on all working days without any exemption

F.No.11013/9/2014-Estt.A. III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
*****

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 13th February, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Preventive measures to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Attendance of Central Government officials regarding.

The undersigned is directed to refer to OM of even number dated the 7th October, 2020 whereby orders regulating the attendance of Central Government employees were issued.

2. Ministry of Home Affairs has issued detailed guidelines on containment of COVID-19 on 27th January, 2021, in order to maintain caution and to strictly follow the prescribed containment strategy, focussed on surveillance, containment, caution and strict observance of the guidelines. In view of this, the matter has now been re-considered and it has been decided as under :-

(a) The Government servants at all levels are to attend office on all working days without any exemption to any category of employees.

(b) The officers/staff shall follow staggered timings to avoid over-crowding in offices/workplaces as decided by the Heads of Department.

(c) 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.

(e) Biometric attendance shall continue to be suspended until further orders.

(f) 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.

3. A Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices, issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on 13.2.2021, is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/SOPonpreventivemeasurestocontainspreadofCOVID19inoffices.pdf All Ministries/Departments/Offices as well as the Central Government employees are directed to ensure strict compliance of instructions issued by MHA, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and DoP&T, from time to time, on regular sanitization/cleaning of workplaces, maintenance of social distancing norms, wearing of masks and health & hygiene practices etc.

4 The above instructions shall be in force with immediate effect until further orders.

Sd/-
(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

TO,
1. All the Ministries/Departments, Government of India
2. PMO/Cabinet Secretariat
3. PS to Hon’ble MOS(PP)
4. PSO to Secretar, Persone For Information
5. Sr. Tech. Dir., NIC, DoP&T

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Revision of limits of two family pensions payable to a child in respect of both the parents after the 7th CPC

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Revision of limits of two family pensions payable to a child in respect of both the parents after the 7th CPC

1/1(2)/2020-P&PW (E) Part-1
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated 12th February, 2021

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of limits of two family pensions payable to a child in respect of both the parents after the 7th CPC.

In accordance with sub-rule (11) of rule 54 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules 1972, in case both wife and husband are Government servants and are governed by the provisions of that rule, on their death, the surviving child/children is/are eligible for two family pensions in respect of the deceased parents. As per the existing rule 54, if one of the parents dies while in service or after retirement, the family pension in respect of the deceased shall become payable to the surviving husband or wife and in the event of the death of the husband or wife, the surviving child or children shall be granted the two family pensions in respect of the deceased parents, subject to the limits specified below:

(a) (i) If the surviving child or children is or are eligible to draw two family pensions at the rate mentioned in sub-rule (3) of Rule 54, the amount of both the family pensions shall be limited to forty-five thousand rupees per month;

(ii) If one of the family pensions ceases to be payable at the rate mentioned in subrule (3) of Rule 54, and in lieu thereof the family pension at the rate mentioned in sub-rule (2) of Rule 54 becomes payable, the amount of both the pensions shall also be limited to forty-five thousand rupees per month.

(b) If both the family pensions are payable at the rates mentioned in sub-rule (2) of Rule 54, the amount of two family pensions shall be limited to twenty-seven thousand rupees per month.

Also Read : Amendment of income criteria for grant of family pension to children / siblings suffering from mental or physical disability

2. The limits of Rs 45,000/- per month and Rs 27,000/- per month in the existing Rule 54(11) were determined at the rate of 50% and 30%, respectively, of the highest pay of Rs.90,000/- in the 6thCPC and were notified vide Notification No.38/80/2008-P&PW (A) dated 8th June, 2011 (GSR 176 dated the 11th June, 2011).

3. References have been received in this Department in regard to the limits of two family pensions payable to child/children in respect of both the parents, after the 7th CPC.

4. The highest pay in the Government has been revised to Rs. 2,50,000/-per month after the 7th CPC. Accordingly, it is clarified that, with effect from 01.01.2016, the amount of Rupees forty five thousand per month in Rule 54(11)(a)(i) & (ii) shall stand revised to Rupees one lakhtwenty-five thousand per month (being 50% of Rs.2,50,000/-) and the amount of twenty Seven thousand per month in Rule 54(11)(b) shall stand revised to Rupees seventy five thousand per month (being 30% of Rs. 2,50,000/-).

5. Formal amendment to the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules in this respect shall be notified separately.

Sanjoy Shankar
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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One time relaxation of the condition regarding exercising of option for admissibility of official car or in lieu of that Transport Allowance at higher rates during COVID-19

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One time relaxation in Transport Allowance – FINMIN ORDER

No.21/3/2020-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi.
Dated the 11th February, 2021.

OFFICE MEMORENDUM

Subject: One time relaxation of the condition regarding exercising of option for admissibility of official car or in lieu of that Transport Allowance at higher rates during COVID-19 pandemic.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 21/5/2017-E.II(B) dated 07.07.2017 regarding grant of Transport Allowance to Central Government employees wherein in Para 2 (iv) conditions have been mentioned for exercising of option for admissibility of official car or in lieu of that Transport Allowance at higher rates in respect of officers in Pay Level 14 and above.

2. Several references are being received in this Department seeking relaxation regarding change of option as some officers preferred their own car in place of official car due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and opted to draw Transport Allowance. After change in the circumstances, these officers want to revert back to the facility of official car.

3. The matter has been considered in this Department and in view of the peculiar circumstances arisen due to COVID-19 pandemic, it has been decided to allow one time relaxation of the condition mentioned in Para 2 (iv) of this Department’s O.M. dated 07.07.2017 for exercising of option for availing official car in respect of officers in Pay Level 14 and above. Such relaxation shall be allowed in respect of only those officers who changed their option during the period from 1st April 2020 to 31st December 2020 subject to the condition that they attended the office during the period.

4. This is issued with the approval of the Secretary (Expenditure.)

Hindi version is attached.

(Nirmala Dev)
Director

To
All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India as per standard distribution list.
Copy to C&AG and UPSC etc. as per standard distribution list.

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Clarification on Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme – Dept of Posts

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Clarification on Modified Assured Career Progression – MACP Scheme – Dept of Posts

No.4-7/MACPS/2019-PCC
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(PC Cell)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi — 110001
Dated 10.02.2021

To
1. All Chief Postmasters General / Postmasters General
2. Chief General Manager, BD Directorate / Parcel Directorate / PLI Directorate.
3. Director, RAKNPA / GM, CEPT / Directors of All PTCs
4, Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, R.K.Puram, New Delhi
5. All General Managers (Finance) / Directors Postal Accounts / DDAP

Subject :- Clarification on Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme reg.

Sir / Madam,

On the above noted subject, this refers to various references seeking clarification on following points of doubt in respect of those employees who were promoted from Inspector Posts (IP) cadre to Asstt. Superintendent of Posts (ASP) cadre in the same Grade Pay Rs. 4600/- (identical pay scale-PB-2nd) during 6th CPC regime:-

i. Whether promotion earned from IP to ASP cadre in the same Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/- (identical pay scale) in 6th CPC regime can be ignored for Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) purpose under the provisions of para-5 of MACP Scheme of 19th May, 2009, consequent upon upgradation of pay scale of Inspector Posts from Grade Pay Rs.4200/- to that of Rs.4600/-.

ii. Whether the benefits of 3rd financial upgradation under Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme (MACPS) with subsequent benefits in term of para 6.1 of Annexure-I to OM dated 22.10.2019 (MACPS guidelines) is admissible on completion of 10 years regular service in the same Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/-, or on completion of 10 years from the date of regular promotion to ASP cadre from Inspector Posts in the identical Grade Pay Rs. 4600/-.

2. The matter was examined in consultation with Department of Personnel & Training (DoP&T) and the extract of clarification conveyed by the Establishment (D), DoP&T vide Comp. Dy. No. 1433722/20/CR are re-produced as under:

“….3. ……an official was appointed as Postal Assistant on 19-12-1994 in corresponding GP Rs. 2400/- and subsequently promoted to Inspector of Posts cadre w.e.£ 14-10-2004 (in the scale Rs. 5500-9000/- and w.e.f. 01-01-2006 in upgraded scale PB-2 with GP of Rs 4600/) and again promoted to Asstt. Superintendent of Posts (ASP) cadre w.e.f 30-04-2014 (in the identical pay scale with GP Rs. 4600/- & w.e.f 01-01-2016 in upgraded pay Level-8, corresponding to GP Rs. 4800/-).

4. Attention is invited towards para 1 of Annexure-I to DoPT OM No. 35034/3/2008-Estt.(D) dated 19-05-2009 which provides that “There shall be three financial upgradations under the MACPS, counted from the direct entry grade on completion of 10, 20 and 30 years service respectively. Financial upgradation under the Scheme will be admissible whenever a person has spent 10 years continuously in the same grade-pay.”

5. Para 8 of Annexure-I to DoPT OM dated 19-05-2009 further provides that “Promotion earned in the post carrying same grade pay in the promotional hierarchy as per Recruitment Rules shall be counted for the purpose of MACPS.”

6. From the information provided by the Administrative Department, 1t may be observed that the said official was appointed as Postal Assistant on 19-12-1994 in corresponding GP Rs. 2400/- and the official has already earned two promotions on 14-10-2004 and 30-04-2014. However, the date of retirement on superannuation in r/o official is not mentioned in the proposal. Therefore, in terms of above provisions under MACP Scheme, the official would be eligible for grant of 34 financial upgradaton in the immediate next higher level in the hierarchy of the Pay Matrix as given in PART A of Schedule of the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 but not before 30-04-2024 (on completion of 10 years of service from 2nd promotion) if otherwise, admissible and the official fulfils the other eligibility conditions.”

3. It is therefore, requested to bring these clarifications/instructions to the notice of all concerned immediately and ensure strict adherence in true spirit.

sd/-
(Dr. Vincent Barla)
Director (GDS)

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Life Certificate for old age pensioners – Lok Sabha Q&A

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE)
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1429
(TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.02.2021)

LIFE CERTIFICATE OF PENSIONERS

1429. SHRIMATI MALA RAJYA LAXMI SHAH:
SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has taken appropriate technical and administrative measures for providing Life Certificate easily to the old age pensioners to be furnished by them to concerned institution/bank;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government has taken cognizance of the fact that old and differently abled pensioners face difficulty in submitting Life Certificate through online mode and therefore have to submit Life Certificate to their concerned institution/bank by presenting themselves mandatorily; and

(d) whether the Government proposes to take any steps to provide the facility of submitting Life Certificate to the old and differently abled pensioners through phone or at their doorstep by sending the persons from the concerned institution/bank to collect the said certificate?

Also Read : DOPPW – Submission of Life Certificate by Central Government pensioners extended till February 2021

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a) & (b): Yes, the Government has taken many technical and administrative measures for providing Life Certificate easily to the old age pensioners to concerned institutions/banks. The details are as under:-

  • Keeping in view the difficulties faced by very senior citizens aged 80 years and above, an exclusive window from 1st October onwards, has been provided to them to avoid the general rush from 1st November onwards.
  • Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare started a Pilot Programme “DLC from home campaign” in 2018 in 7 cities through Pensioners’ Associations. The objective of the campaign was to extend support to aged and infirm pensioners in submission of Life Certificate digitally from home. In 2019, this project was expanded to cover 24 cities and this has continued up to 2021 as well, with the help of Registered Pensioners’ Associations
  • Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare roped in the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and utilize its huge network of Postmen and Gramin Dak Sevaks in providing doorstep facility to pensioners for submission of life certificate digitally. As a result a huge number of pensioners across the country shall be able to avail doorstep service through Postmen/ Gramin Dak Sevak, without visiting to bank branch or standing in a queue outside the bank branches by paying a nominal amount

(c) & (d): Yes, The major issues reported regarding authentication processes of Digital/Life Certificates is non capturing of finger bio-metrics due to aging. Keeping in view the difficulties have been reported in capturing through finger print devices, IRIS enabled devices have been provided by this department to Pensioners’ Associations which is more effective and convenient. Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare is also instrumental in roping in an Alliance comprising 12 Public Sector Banks which does “Doorstep Banking” for its customers in 100 major cities of the country under Ease of banking reforms. As a result, Public Sector Banks (PSB) Alliance has introduced the service for collection of Life Certificates under the umbrella of Doorstep Banking. This Department also issued instructions, whereby the Banks were directed to resort to Video based Customer Identification Process for obtaining a Life Certificate within the guidelines of RBI which will obviate the need to resort to a bio-metric enabled device.

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