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Relaxation in rules to allow Premature Closure of Accounts – Dept of Posts

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Relaxation in rules to allow Premature Closure of Accounts

File No. FS-65/2/2020-FS
Govt. of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(F.S. Division)

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
Dated: 07.01.2021

To

All Heads of Circle

Subject: Relaxation in rules to allow Premature Closure of Accounts — Reg.

Sir / Madam,

Directorate is receiving large number of cases for allowing premature closure of account relaxing the rules. These cases are forwarded to Ministry of Finance for according approval. However, Min. of Finance (DEA) has taken a very serious note of submission of incomplete proposal for relaxation. It has issued directions to the department that such cases should be sent only through accounts office after proper verification along with the recommendation of the competent authority of the Department of Posts vide OM No. 3/1/20-NS dated 26.11.2020.

2. MoF (DEA) has further directed

(a). To submit the application of the account holder / depositor with verification particulars of the account i.e. name of account holder, type of account, date of opening of the account, details of accounts office, address of the account holder, outstanding balance in the account and details of withdrawals if any made from the account earlier.

(b). To submit the documentary proof for the reasons stated by the applicant. In case of submission of the Medical certificates / prescription of self or dependents of the applicant, it should be submitted along with the estimated cost of treatment with sign and seal of the hospital / competent authority of the hospital informing particulars of illness and required treatment.

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(c). In case application is submitted for medical purpose and cost of treat is less than the amount standing in the account, account office must intimate whether the treatment can be done by withdrawal from the account instead of closure.

3. To comply with the instructions of MoF (DEA), it is requested that the above directions are strictly followed and the regularization cases should be sent along with application from the account holder / depositor and copy of the Account Opening Form in the format attached herewith as Annexure.

4. Recommendation of the HOC should be mentioned keeping in view the circumstances, financial position and request of the applicant. Relaxation cases should be forwarded to Directorate after ensuring that the proposal is complete in all respect and case is duly recommended by the HOC.

5. It is requested that the above instructions may be brought to the notice of all post offices and administrative offices / Training Centers immediately for information, guidance and necessary action.

6. This is issued with the approval of DDG (FS).

(T.C. VIJAYAN)
Asst-Director (SB-I)

Signed Copy

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Calculation of DA / DR for West Bengal Government Employees and Pensioners

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Calculation of DA / DR for West Bengal Government Employees and Pensioners

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
FINANCE (AUDIT) DEPARTMENT
NABANNA, MANDIRTALA, HOWRAH-711 102

No.78-F(P2).

Dated, Howrah, the 8th January, 2021.

MEMORANDUM

The undersigned is directed to refer to Memo. No.3490-F(P2), dated 14.12.2020, and to state that (i) The State Government Employees and the employees of Boards / Corporations / Educational Institutions etc. drawing pay more than 2,01,0001- only will also get Dearness Allowance @ 3% of revised basic pay with effect from 01.01.2021 and (ii) the pensioners / family pensioners still drawing pre-revised pension / family pension (as per R.O.P.A., 2009) will get Dearness Relief @ 133% with effect from 01.01.2021 till their pension / family pension is revised.

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The undersigned is further directed to state, in modification of pars 2 (vi) of the above Memo., that Dearness Allowance / Dearness Relief sanctioned therein shall be rounded off to next higher rupee in each case.

Sd/- M. Pant.
Principal Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal

Signed Copy

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Submission of Life Certificate by NPS-AR pensioner through Jeevan Pramaan – Step by Step Document

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Submission of Life Certificate by NPS-AR pensioner through Jeevan Pramaan

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENS10N ACCOUNTING OFFICE
TRIKOOT, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE,
NEW DELH卜 110066

CPAO/Data Bank/Life Certificate/OM/2020‐ 21/360

datcd:11.01.2021

Office Memorandum

Subject : Submission of Life Certificate by NPS-AR pensioner through Jeevan Pramaan.

The Central Pension Accounting Office is Pension Disbursing Authority for National Pension system- Additional Relief (NPS-AR). The NPS-AR pensioners are required to submit Life Certificate in the month of November every year for continuation of the pension. Life Certificates are sent to CPAO through the Bank Branches of the pensioners, where the pensioners maintain their pension accounts.

2. A new interface (Aadhar based) for submission of Life Certificate has been developed in Jeevan Pramaan for NPS-AR pensioners and this interface is now live for submission of Digital Life Certificate (DLC] through Jeevan Pramaan. Now NPS-AR pensioners can submit their Life Certificate through Jeevan Pramaan. The Jeevan Pramaan User Manual for uploading Digital Life Certificate is attaching herewith.

This issue with the approval of Chief Controller (Pension).

(Satish Kumar Garg)
Sr. Accounts 0fficer, CPAO

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Grant of commuted leave without Medical Certificate to eligible officials – NFPE

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Grant of commuted leave without Medical Certificate to eligible officials – NFPE

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES
1st Floor North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi-110001

Ref: PF/NFPE/Commuted Leave

Dated – 11.01.2021

To

The Secretary
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi — 110001

Sub :- Extension of orders for grant of commuted leave without Medical Certificate to eligible officials.

Sir,

In the orders issued in Covid-19 guidelines the officials above 50 years of age and pregnant women were allowed to avail commuted leave without Medical Certificate due to Covid -19 pandemic.

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The same may kindly be extended further till the Covid-19 Crisis is over as there is no loss to the Department by giving this facility to the elderly officials and pregnant women officials.

Such officials will get more relief during this period of Crisis.

Hoping for a positive action

With regards,

Yours sincerely,
(R. N. Parashar)
Secretary General

commuted leave

Providing vaccine of Corona to the Employees of Department of Posts on priority basis – NFPE

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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.

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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

Source NFPE

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Grant DA to Central Government Employees and Pensioners at current rates of 28% : Confederation writes to FM

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Grant DA to Central Government Employees and Pensioners at current rates of 28% : Confederation writes to FM

confederation

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.

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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.

With regards,

Yours sincerely,

(R. N. Parashar)
Secretary General

Source : Confederation

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Freezing of DA of CPSEs – DPE Guidelines

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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.

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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.

(Samsul Haque)
Under Secretary

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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

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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.

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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.

Yours faithfully

(Dr. Vincent Baria)
Director (GDS/PCC)

Rs.10 lakhs to GDS

Revision in the marking system for exams conducted during Induction training of Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant

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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.

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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.

(Ashok Kumar)
DDG (Training & Welfare)

Signed Copy

Non-Government Provident, Superannuation and Gratuity Funds Interest Rate from Jan to March 2021

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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.

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RAJAT KUMAR MISHRA, Addl. Secy

Gazette Notification

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