Providing vaccine of Corona to the Employees of Department of Posts on priority basis – NFPE
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES 1st Floor North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi-110001
Ref: PF/NFPE/Vaccine/Covid-19
Dated – 11.01.2021
To
The Secretary
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi — 110001
Sub: -Providing vaccine of Corona to the Employees of Department of Posts on priority basis – Reg.
Sir,
It is a matter of pleasure that the vaccination programme against Covid-19 has been launched by the Government of India. In first phase it is to be provided to the front line workers.
Our Department of Post was also declared essential service and our Postal Employees have rendered their services in various ways including delivery of medicines and other item related to treatment during Covid-19 crisis and lockdown period. Our Postal Staff including GDS have provided services of remitting money on the door step of public through A.E.P.S During service in pandemic crisis period so many of our officials got infected with Corona virus and so many have lost their lives.
Still there is threat to the Postal Employees while rendering various services.
It is therefore requested to kindly cause necessary efforts at your level to convince Govt. of India, Health Ministry to provide Corona Vaccine to Postal Employees on priority basis
treating them as front line workers.
With regards,
Yours sincerely,
(R. N. Parashar)
Secretary General
Grant DA to Central Government Employees and Pensioners at current rates of 28% : Confederation writes to FM
Ref: Confdn/Dearness Allowance
Dated – 11.01.2021
To
Hon’ble Smt. Nirmala Seetharaman
Finance Minister
Government of India
New Delhi – 110001
Sub: – Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners at current rates due to improved Covid and financial situation in the country.
Respected Madam,
Vide Office Memorandum dated 23rd April, 2020 of Government of India Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure letter No. 1/1/2020-E-II-B, the additional DA for CG employees and DR for pensioners was freezed from 1st January 2020 till 1st July 2021 due to the reason “view of the crisis arising out of COVID-19”. These orders are applicable to all Central Government employees and Central Government pensioners. Which has affected both the serving employees and pensioners and especially to those who have retired during the period 1st Jan 2020 to 1st Jan 2021.
The Covid-19 situation in India has improved considerably and under control with a vast population of the country are unaffected by the Covid-19, The Covid cases in September 2020 was around 95,000 cases daily , on 4th January 2021 is around17,000 cases which is lowest in six months, with less mortality rate.
The economic situation in the country has also improved compared to April- May 2020 situation, where the industrial production had gone down to minus 57% and in October to plus 3.6 % Industrial production has vastly improved with a recovery , the financial position of the country has also improved considerably the GST collections has shown a positivity in last four months.
Month
GST collection in rupees crores
March, 2020
97,597
September, 2020
95,480
October, 2020
1,05,155
November 2020
1,04,963
December 2020
1,15,000
The Goods and Service Tax collection for December 2020 touched a record high of Rs 1.15 lakh crore. This is the highest ever collections since the implementation of the countrywide tax in July 2017.
The Central Government employees have attended their assigned duties even during the pandemic situation, many have lost their sacrificed their life for the nation building, hence there contribution should be taken into the account.
The additional financial implication on account of this increase in Dearness Allowance for additional 11% DA is due which works out to 13,000 crores annually, which is manageable under the existing financial conditions , more over this will benefit about 49.93 lakh Central Government employees and 65.26 lakh pensioners who pump this money into the market which also improves the economy considerably and about 30% of the amount spent is collected back by the Government by way of taxes.
As the Covid situation is under control and economic situation in the country has also improved considerably. Therefore, it is requested to kindly grant Payment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners at current rates which is 28% as on 1st January 2021.
Freezing of DA of CPSEs – Employees including workmen of CPSEs are not covered under these guidelines
No W-02/0045/2020-DPE(WC)
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan,
Block No.14, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Rood, New Delhi-1 10003.
Dated 8th January, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Freezing of Dearness Allowance of Employees of CPSEs -reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to Ministry of Coal (MoC)’s OM No 49015/1/2020-LA&IR dated 07.12.2020 and Ministry of Mines (MoM) 11/18/2020 Mof 1 dated 14.12.2020 seeking clarifications in the matter cited above.
2. DPE vide OM dated 19.11.2020 has issued guidelines on freezing of IDA rate w.e.f. 01.10.2020 till 30.06.2021, in respect of Executives and Non-Unionized Supervisors of CPSEs following 2017, 2007, 1997, 1992 & 1987 IDA pay scales Para 3 of the said OM inter-alia, states that “The above guidelines shall be applicable in case of Executives and Non-unionized Supervisors of CPSEs drawing 2017, 2007, 1997, 1992 & 1987 IDA pay scales.” The other employees including workmen of CPSEs are not covered under these guidelines.
Compensation of Rs.10 lakhs to GDS to cover death due to Covid-19 while discharging official duties: Not agreeing to the proposal by DoE, MoF
No. 17-20/2020-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi-110001
Date – 08.01.2021
To
All Chief Postmasters General
Subject :- Provision of compensation of Rs.10 lakhs to all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) to cover death due to Covid-19 while discharging official duties: Not agreeing to the proposal by DoE, MoF regarding.
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to refer this office letter No.100-04/2020-Pen. dated 17.04.2020 wherein approval for extension of payment of compensation of Rs.10 lakhs to all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) to cover death due to Covid-19 while discharging official duties was conveyed.
2. In this context, this is to inform that a proposal for grant of Rs 10 Lakh compensation to dependents of GDS/departmental employees who have succumbed to Covid-19 was submitted to Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, but DoE, MOF has not agreed to it
3. Therefore, you are requested to finalise the compassionate engagement cases of dependents of Gramin Dak Sevaks who have succumbed to Covid-19 priority basis by following the existing guidelines issued vide order No. 17-1/2017-GDS dated 30.05.2017. Further all the service discharge benefits may be paid to their wards/next of kin as per the extant rule on priority basis. A compliance report may be submitted to this Directorate as early as possible.
Revision in the marking system for exams conducted during Induction training of Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant
File No.01-40/2008-Trg.
F. no. 01-40/2008-Trg.
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Training Division)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi — 110 001 Dated: 28.12.2020
Subject : Revision in the marking system for exams conducted during Induction training of Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant (Direct recruit and Departmental).
In continuation of the instructions contained in this Division’s letter no. even dated 17-04-2009 and 06-08-2020, it is informed that overall qualifying marks for successful completion of Induction training of Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant (Direct recruit and Departmental) will henceforth now be 50%.
2. Suitable modifications in respect of Probation and confirmation of Direct recruit PAs/ SAs, as contained in Postal Directorate’s letter no. 37-47/2010-SPB-I dated 16-04-2015, shall deemed to have been made by issue of this order. Qualifying test of candidates, who failed to obtain revised prescribed marks for passing an exam during Induction training, shall continue to be held as per provisions contained in this Division’s letter no. 01-22/2010-Trg. dated 22-03-2017 and revised prescribed marks for passing Qualifying test shall be 50% for each of the Qualifying tests separately.
3. In respect of Induction training for PAs/SAs (Direct recruit and Departmental), it is hereinafter provided that “If a trainee leaves the training after getting the training upto the modules covered in exam-1 and exam-2 besides scoring minimum of 50% marks, the trainee may be re-deputed for training alongwith next batch of Induction training for Direct recruit/LGO qualified employees, as the case may be, for the remaining module. However, if a trainee only remains absent in final test due to unavoidable circumstances, he may be allowed to appear in the final test conducted for the next batch of Induction training for Direct recruit/LGO qualified employees, as the case may be, and his result may be prepared taking into account his earlier performance in exam-1 and exam-2.”
4. These instructions shall be applicable from the date of issue of this letter.
Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds Interest Rate from Jan to March 2021
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(Department of Economic Affairs)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th January, 2021
F.No. 5(2)-B(PD)/2020.—It is hereby notified that the deposits made under the Special Deposit Scheme for Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds, announced in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) Notification No.F.16(1)-PD/75 dated 30th June, 1975, shall with effect from 1st January, 2021 to 31st March, 2021 bear interest at 7.1% (seven point one percent). This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1st January, 2021.
(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)
F.NO. 5(2)-B(PD)/2020
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
(Budget Division)
New Delhi, the 6th January, 2021
RESOLUTION
It is announced for general information that during the year 2020-2021, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1%(Seven point one percent) w.e.f. 1st January, 2021 to 31st March, 2021. This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1st January, 2021. The funds concerned are:
1. The General Provident Fund (Central Services).
2. The Contributory Provident Fund (India).
3. The All India Services Provident Fund.
4. The State Railway Provident Fund.
5. The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).
6. The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund.
7. The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.
8. The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund.
9. The Defence Services Officers Provident Fund.
10. The Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.
Reimbursement of cancellation / reschedule charges for air / train tickets booked for the purpose of LTC and relaxation of LTC advance due to COVID-19 pandemic- relaxation
No. 31011/1/2020-Estt (A.IV)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
(Establishment A-IV Desk)
North Block, New Delhi-110001
Dated: 7 January, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :- Reimbursement of cancellation / reschedule charges for air/ train tickets booked for the purpose of LTC and relaxation of LTC advance due to COVID-19 pandemic- relaxation regarding.
During the months of March – May, 2020, a Nation-wide Lockdown was implemented across the country in view of the prevailing Covid-19 epidemic. During this period, all domestic flights within India were cancelled but certain airlines have charged the cancellation charges against the pre-booked air tickets. In such a situation, many Government employees who had booked LTC tickets in advance for that period are facing financial difficulties in view of the high cancellation amount charged by the airlines. In this regard, requests are being received in this Department for grant of one-time relaxation for reimbursement of the cancellation charges.
2. It has also been observed that many airlines have not refunded the ticket amount for the air tickets booked in advance for the LTC journey scheduled during the lockdown period. These airlines have kept the booking amount with them in the form of ‘credit shell’ and have given the option to the passengers to travel within a year. This is causing undue hardships to the Government employees as the LTC advance along with penal interest, is required to be returned if the journey is not undertaken. Requests have been received in this regard for extension of time-limit for settlement of LTC advance and exemption of penal interest till such date the journey is performed by them.
3. The matter has been considered in this Department, in consultation with Department of Expenditure, and the following decisions are conveyed :-
(i) Ministries/ Departments are delegated the power to reimburse the cancellation/ reschedule charges of air/train tickets, as a one-time relaxation, to such Government servants who had booked advance air/train tickets for the purpose of LTC journey during the Lockdown period from 24th March, 2020 to 31st May, 2020 but were not able to perform the journey due to cancellation/ rescheduling of flights / trains during that period. Such government servants seeking reimbursement of cancellation/ reschedule charges shall be required to produce the receipt of cancellation/ re-schedule charges incurred by them.
(ii) In cases where the airlines have kept the refund amount in ‘Credit Shell’, Ministries / Departments may extend the period of repayment of LTC advance taken by the Government servant for LTC journey scheduled during the lockdown period(March-May, 2020), till 28.02.2021 or till such time the amount in ‘Credit Shell’ is utilised by the Government servant to perform LTC journey, whichever is earlier. Also, penal interest may not be charged on LTC advance amount taken by the Government servant on LTC journey scheduled during the lockdown period.
(iii) In cases where the Government servants have drawn LTC advance as well as leave encashment so as to perform the LTC journey, but could not perform journey during the lockdown period and now intend to opt for Special Cash Package Scheme in lieu of LTC in accordance with Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 12(2) / 2020-E.II(A) dated 12.10.2020, they are also allowed to avail the facility of the Scheme. The LTC advance and leave encashment which have remained unsettled due to non-performance of the journey, may be adjusted as per the provisions of the Special Cash Package Scheme.
Guidelines for writing APARs of top management incumbents of CPSEs on Government officers on deputation to posts in CPSEs and Chief Vigilance Officers in CPSEs
F.No. 5(1)/2000-GM
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
Block No.14, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Dated the 5th January, 2021
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Applicability of prescribed guidelines for writing Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) of top management incumbents of Central Public Enterprises (CPSEs) on Government officers on deputation to posts in CPSEs and Chief Vigilance Officers in CPSEs
The undersigned is directed to state that the guidelines and procedure for writing Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) of top management incumbents of Central Public Enterprises (CPSEs) have been prescribed vide DPE DO letter of even no. dated 5th April, 2010. These guidelines are applicable to full-time Chief Executives, Functional Directors, and executives at E-9 and E-8 levels in CPSEs.
2. The above guidelines, inter-alia, provide that APARs of Government officers on deputation to posts in CPSEs will be written in the formats prescribed by their respective cadre controlling authorities and the procedure and time-lines for writing their PARs would also be as prescribed by those authorities. It has also been provided that the PARs of Chief Vigilance Officers of CPSEs will be written as per the instructions issued by the Department of Personnel & Training.
3. The above provisions are reiterated for information and necessary action.
(Kailash Bhandari)
Deputy Director
Tel : 2436-6247
To Secretaries of all administrative Ministries/Departments
Copy to :-
(i) Chief Executives of all CPSEs
(ii) NIC, DPE – with a request to upload on website of DPE
Additional Chief Secretary to Government Haryana,
Finance Department.
To
1. All Heads of Departments, Commissioners of Divisions in Haryana.
2. All the Deputy Commissioners & Sub Divisional Officers (Civil) in Haryana.
3. The Registrar, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh.
Dated, Chandigarh, the 29th December, 2020
Subject:- Scheme for payment of pension through e-pension system—Submission of Life Certificate-extension thereof
I am directed to refer to this Department’s letter No.2/32/2012- 1Pension (FD) dated 18.11.2020 regarding the extension of timeline for submission of life certificate by State Government’s pensioners from 1st November,2020 onward, till 31st December,2020.
2. This Department has been in receipt of request from Pensioners Associations as well as individuals requesting a further extension in the date for submitting Life Certificate in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and keeping in view of the vulnerability of elderly population to Corona Virus. The Pensioners have also referred to the decision of Centre Government extending the date for submitting Life Certificate in this regard.
3. State Government, after due consideration, has now decided to further extend the existing timeline for submission of life certificate. This year all State Government’s pensioners can submit life certificate from 1st November, 2020 onwards till 28th February, 2021. During this extended period the pension will be continued to be paid by the Pension Disbursing Authority (PDA) uninterrupted.
4. The above order can be downloaded from the website of Finance Department i.e. www.finhry.gov.in.
Under Secretary Finance (Pension)
for Additional Chief Secretary to Government Haryana,
Finance Department.
