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Govt releases revised Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers with 2016 base year

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Minister of State (I/C) for Labour& Employment Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, in the presence of ShriApurva Chandra, Secretary L&E and Shri DPS Negi, Senior Labour& Employment Advisor and Director General, Labour Bureau released the new series of Consumer Price Index for Industrial Worker (CPI-IW) with base year 2016, beingcompiled and maintained by Labour Bureau, an attached office of Ministry of Labour& Employment. The new series of CPI(IW) with base 2016=100 will replace theexisting series with base2001=100.

Earlier to this revision, the series were also revised from the year 1944 to 1949;1949 to 1960; 1960 to 1982 and 1982 to 2001 since inception of Labour Bureau.

In this regard, Union Labour Ministersaid that the revision of CPI-IW with new base covering representing latest consumption pattern of the target population will prove to be in the interest of workers in times to come.

Shri Gangwar said this will help in measurements of macroeconomic indicators of the Indian economy. He added the improvements made in it, incorporating international standards and practices, will make it more comparable at international level.

Minister lauded the efforts of Labour Bureau for their steadfastness and exemplary role which have finally culminated in the release of updated series of CPI(IW). While lauding the efforts, Minister mentioned that data on all aspects of labour is crucial to serve as inputs in policy making and this justifies the existence of an organization like Labour Bureau, dedicated to labourand price statistics. With the ever increasing importance of data in the times to come coupled with the fact that India is a labour abundant nation, a dedicated organization for labourand price statistics like the LabourBureau merits strengthening.

Shri Gangwar told media persons that the LabourBureau is making impressive strides on all the fronts. It has a rich legacy of producing quality labour statistics, the roots of which can be traced to its establishment in 1920. From the launch of a much needed logo after 100 years of its existence to moving to a new building and now Labour Bureau has releasednew series of CPI(IW).

Shri Apurva Chandra disclosed that Labour Bureau has initiatedthree big surveys on Employment generated by Professionals and non-formal transport sector, Migrant workers and Domestic workers. Labour Bureau has also been mandated with the task of collection of data on recently proposed four labour codes, he said. The Secretary assured to give all possible support to Labour Bureau in its future endeavours.

The Report on “New Series of Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (Base 2016=100)” is an important publication meant to give insights into the concepts, definitions and methodology related to the new series of CPI-IW with 2016 as base year. This will serve as a useful reference book for researchers, academicians, scholars and all other stakeholders of CPI-IW. As per the recommendations of International LabourOrganisation (ILO), Index Review Committee (IRC) and National Statistical Commission (NSC), the base year of price index numbers should be revised at frequent intervals generally not exceeding 10 years to reflect the changes that take place in the consumption pattern of consumers. The CPI-IW is compiled as per international best practices & guidelines of ILO.

Shri Gangwar also released the maiden index with base year 2016 for the month of September, 2020. The Index is compiled for 88 centres and All India. The All India index for the month of September, 2020 stands at the level of 118 and linking factor for the conversion of new series index to previous series on base 2001=100 is 2.88.

The CPI-IW (2016=100) series replaces the CPI-IW (2001=100) series. The new series is more representative in character and reflects the latest consumption pattern of the industrial workers.

Shri Gangwar elaborated some of the important improvements made under the new series of CPI-IW (2016=100) vis-à-vis old series (2001=100)which are as under:

  • A total of 88 centers have been covered in the 2016 series as against 78 centers in the 2001 series.
  • The sample size for the conduct of Working Class Family Income and Expenditure Survey, on the basis of which weighting diagrams have been derived, was increased to 48384 families from 41040 in the 2001 series.
  • The number of selected markets for collection of retail price data has also been increased to 317 markets under the 2016 series as against 289 markets covered in the 2001 series.
  • The number of items directly retained in the index basket has increased to 463 items as against 392 items in the 2001 series.
  • The number of States/UTs has increased to 28 under 2016 series as against 25 in the 2001 series.
  • In the new series, as per the direction of Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) on Statistics of Prices and Cost of Living (SPCL), the Geometric mean based methodology (GM of Price Relatives) is used for compilation of indices as againstArithmetic mean used in 2001 series.

The group level weights under newseries has changed in comparison to earlier series (1982 and 2001). The weight of Food & Beverages has declinedover time whereas the weight of Miscellaneous group(Health; Education & Recreation; Transport & Communication;Personal Care & Effects; Household Goods & Services etc.) has increasedsubstantially under 2016 series vis-à-vis earlier series. The weight of Housing Group has reported an increasing share over period of time.

The Group-wise Index for the month of September, 2020 varies from 113 points of Housing group to 132 points ofPan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicantsgroup under new series.

Shri D.P.S.Negi, Director General, Labour Bureau said that the linking factor of new series 2016=100 to old series of CPI-IW (2001=100) is 2.88. There are 65 common centres between both the series and the linking factor of common centers ranges from 2.38 of Doom-Dooma Tinsukia to 3.60 of Nagpur.

Shri Negi said the All-India Consumer price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for the month of September, 2020 is released on New Base: 2016=100. The maiden index on new base for September, 2020 stands at the level of 118 and linking factor for the conversion of new series index to previous series on base 2001=100 is 2.88.

In the new series is broader in scope and larger in perspective. The coverage widened to 88 centres against 78 centres in the previous series. Rise in number of markets from 317 collecting retail consumer prices of 463 items against 289 markets and 392 items in the old series makes it more representative in character and reflects the latest consumption pattern of the target population, i.e., industrial workers.

Unlike predecessors, the new series has same survey base year and price base which in itself is a major improvement. It is also released in the shortest time span of less than 4 years as never before.

The Technical Advisory Committee on Statistics of Prices and Cost of Living (TAC and SPCL) has approved the new series.

The CPI-IW is the single most important price statistics, which has financial implications. It is primarily used to regulate the dearness allowance of government employees and the workers in the industrial sectors. It is also used in fixation and revision of minimum wages in scheduled employments besides measuring the inflation in retail prices.

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of October, 2020 will be released on Friday 27th November, 2020. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.

Productivity Linked Bonus 2020 for Postal Employees – DoP Order

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File No. PP-2611/2020-PAP
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)
P.A.P. Section

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001.

Dated: 22.10.2020

To

1. All Chief Postmasters General
2. All Postmasters General
3. Sr. Deputy Director General (PAF), Department of Posts
4. All General Managers (Finance)
5. All Directors/Deputy Director of Accounts (Postal)
6. Director, RAKNPA/Director of All PTCs

Sub: Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2019-20.

Sir/Madam,

The under signed is directed to convey the sanction of the President of India to the payment of Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2019-20 equivalent of emoluments of 60 (Sixty) Days to the employees of Department of Posts in MTS, /Group ‘C’ and non-gazetted Group ‘B’. Ex­-gratia payment of bonus to Gramin Dak Sevaks who are regularly appointed after observing all appointment formalities, and Ad-hoc payment of bonus to Casual laborers who have been conferred Temporary Status are also to be paid equivalent to allowance/wages respectively for 60 (Sixty) Days for the same period.

1.1 The calculation for the purpose of payment of bonus under each category will be done as indicated below:-

2. REGULAR EMPLOYEES:

2.1 Productivity Linked Bonus will be calculated on the basis of the following formula:-

Average emoluments X Number of days of bonus
30.4 (average no. of days in a month)

2.2 The terms “emoluments” for regular Departmental employee includes Basic Pay in the Pay matrix , Dearness Pay, S.B. Allowance, Deputation (Duty) Allowance, Dearness Allowance and Training Allowance to Faculty Members in Training Institute. In case of drawal of salary exceeding Rs. 7000/- (Rupees Seven Thousand only) in any month during the accounting year 2019-20, the emoluments shall be restricted to Rs. 7000/­- (Rupees Seven Thousand only) per month only.

2.3 “Average Emoluments” for a regular employee is arrived at by dividing by twelve, the total salary drawn during the year 2019-20 for the period from 1.4.2019 to 31.03.2020, by restricting each month’s salary to Rs. 7000/- per month. However, for the period of EOL and Dies-Non in a given month proportionate deduction is required to be made from the ceiling limit of Rs. 7000/-.

2.4 In case of those employees who were under suspension or on whom dies-non was imposed or both, during the accounting year, the clarificatory orders issued vide Paras 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No. 26·8/80PAP(Pt.II) dated 11.6.1981 and No. 26-4/87-PAP(Pt.II) dated 8.2.1988 will apply.

2.5 Those employees who have resigned/retired or left service or proceeded on deputation within the Department of Post or those who have proceeded on deputation outside the Department of Post after 31.03.2020 will also be entitled to bonus. In case of all such employee, the Productivity Linked Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 2.1 to 2. 3 above.

3. GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS (GDSs)

3.1 In respect of GDSs who were on duty throughout the year during 2019- 20, Average Monthly Time Related Continuity Allowance will be calculated taking into account the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus corresponding Dearness Allowance drawn by them for the period from 1.4.2019 to 31.3.2020 divided by 12. However, where the Time Related Continuity Allowance exceed Rs/- 7000/- in any month during this period, the allowance will be restricted to Rs. 7000/- per month. Ex-gratia payment of bonus may be calculated by applying the bon us formula as mentioned below:

Average TRCA X Number of days of bonus
30.4 (average no. of days in a month)

3.2 The allowance drawn by a substitute will not be counted towards ex-gratia bonus calculation for either the substitutes or the incumbent GDSs. In respect of those GDS who were appointed in short term vacancies in Postmen/MTS Cadre will be governed by instruction issued by this Directorate vide O.M. No. 23/01/2019- GDS dated 23.10.2019.

3.3 If a GDS has been on duty for a part of the year by way of a fresh appointment, or for having been put off duty, or for having left service, he will be paid proportionate ex-gratia bonus calculated by applying the procedure prescribed in Para 3.1 above.

3.4 Those Gramin Dak Sevak who have resigned/ discharged or left service after 31.03.2020 will also be entitled to proportionate ex-gratia Bonus. In case of all such Gramin Dak Sevaks, the Ex-gratia Bonus admissible will be as per provision of Para 3.1 above.

3.5 In case of those Gramin Dak Sevaks who were under put off, or on whom dies-non was imposed, or both, during the accounting year, the clarificatory orders issued vide Paras 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No 26-08/80-PAP (Pt-I) dated 11.6.1981 and No. 26-04/87-PAP(P.II) dated 8.2.1988 will apply.

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4. FULL TIME CASUAL LABOURERS INCLUDING TEMPORARY STATUS CASUAL LABOURERS.

4.1 Full Time Casual Labourers including Temporary Status Casual Laborers who have worked for 8 hour a day, for at least 240 days in a year for three consecutive years or more (206 days in each year for three years or more in case of offices observing 5 days a week) a on 31.03.2020 will be paid ad-hoc bonus on notional monthly wages of Rs.1200/- (Rupees Twelve hundred only). The maximum ad-hoc bonus will be calculated as below:

(Notional monthly wages of Rs.1200) X (Number of days of bonus)
30.4 (average no. of days in a month)

Accordingly, the rate of bonus per day will be worked out as indicated below:

Maximum ad-hoc bonus for the year
365

The above rate of bonus per day may be applied to the number of days for which the services of such casual laborers had been utilized during the period from 1.4.2019 to 31.03.2020. In ca es where the actual wages in any month fall below Rs.1200/- during the period 1.4.2019 to 31.3.2020, the actual monthly wages drawn should be taken into account to arrive at the actual ad-hoc bon us due in such cases.

5. The amount of Productivity Linked Bonus/ex-gratia payment/Ad -hoc bonus payable under this order will be rounded off to the nearest rupee. The payment of Productivity Linked Bonus a well a the ex-gratia payment and ad-hoc payment will be chargeable to the Head “Salaries” under the relevant Sub-Head of account to which pay and allowance of the staff are debited. The payment will be met from the sanctioned grant for the year 2020-21.

6. After payment, the total expenditure incurred and the number of employees paid may be ascertained from all the units by Circles and consolidated figures are intimated to the Budget Section of the Department of Posts. The Budget Section will furnish consolidated information to PAP Section about the total amount of bonus paid and the total number employees (Category-wise) to whom it was disbured for the Department as a whole.

7. This has the approval of Hon’ble Finance Minister vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s ID Note No. 11/1/2017-E.III(A) (1520078/2020 dated 21.10.2020 and issue with the concurrence of AS & FA vide Diary No. FA/2020-CS/50 dated 22.10.2020.

8. Receipt of this letter may be acknowledged.

Yours faithfully,

(D.K. Tripathi)
Assistant Director General(Estt.)

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Productivity Linked Bonus of 78 days to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees for 2019-20

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)

RBE No.91/2020
New Delhi, dt.21.10.2020

No.E(P&A)II/2020/PLB-1

The General Managers/CAOs,
All Indian Railways & Production Units etc.

Subject : Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees for the financial year 2019-20

The President is pleased to sanction Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 (Seventy Eight) days wages without any ceiling on wages for eligibility for the financial year 2019-20 to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees (excluding all RPF/RPSF personnel). Where, wages exceed Rs.7000/- per month, Productivity Linked Bonus will be calculated as if the ‘wages’ are Rs.7000/- p.m.

2. ‘Wages’ for the purpose of calculating Productivity Linked Bonus shall include ‘Basic pay’ as defined in the Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 and dearness allowance drawn during the financial year 2019-20. Other conditions of eligibility, method of calculation of wages, etc., as prescribed in this Ministry’s instructions and clarifications issued from time to time, shall remain unchanged.

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3. It has also been decided that in the case of eligible employees mentioned in Para 1 above who were not placed under suspension, or had not quit service/retired/expired during the financial year 2019-20 or were on leave where leave salary admissible is not less than that admissible on leave on average pay, may be paid an amount of Rs.17,951/- towards Productivity Linked Bonus for the financial year 2019-20. In the case of employees other than those mentioned above, the amount of Productivity Linked Bonus may be calculated in accordance with the extant instructions on the subject.

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4. Further, in relaxation to the provisions in Rules 905(2), 908 and 909 of State Railway Provident Fund Rules, as contained in Chapter 9 of R-1/1985 edition (2003 Reprint edition), such of the subscribers to the SRPF as are entitled to Productivity Linked Bonus may, if they so desire, deposit the whole or part of the amount admissible under the Scheme in their respective State Railway Provident Fund Accounts.

5. Disbursement of Productivity Linked Bonus for the financial year 2019-20 to all eligible non-gazetted Railway employees mentioned in Para 1 above should be made on priority in the same mode as payment of salary before the ensuing Puja/Dussehra holidays.

6. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

(N.P.Singh)
Joint Director/Estt.(P&A)
Railway Board

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Grant of Non-PLB (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for 2019-20 – FinMin released Office Memorandum

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No.7/24/2007/E III (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
(E III-A Branch)

North Block, New Delhi
21st October 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (ad-hoc bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2019-20.

The undersigned is directed to convey the sanction of the President to the grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) equivalent to 30 days emoluments for the accounting year 2019-20 to the Central Government employees in Group ‘C’ and all non-gazetted employees in Group ‘B’, who are not covered by any Productivity Linked Bonus Scheme. The calculation ceiling for payment of ad-hoc Bonus under these orders shall be monthly emoluments of Rs. 7000/-, as revised w.e.f 01/04/2014 vide OM No.7/4/2014-E.III(A), dated 29th August, 2016. The payment of ad-hoc Bonus under these orders will also be admissible to the eligible employees of Central Para Military Forces and Armed Forces. The orders will be deemed to be extended to the employees of Union Territory Administration which follow the Central Government pattern of emoluments and are not covered by any other bonus or ex-gratia scheme.

  1. The benefit will be admissible subject to the following terms and conditions:-

(i) Only those employees who were in service as on 31.3.2020 and have rendered at least six months of continuous service during the year 2019-20 will be eligible for payment under these orders. Pro-rata payment will be admissible to the eligible employees for period of continuous service during the year from six months to a full year, the eligibility period being taken in terms of number of months of service (rounded off to the nearest number of months);

(ii) The quantum of Non-PLB (ad-hoc bonus) will be worked out on the basis of average emoluments/calculation ceiling whichever is lower. To calculate Non-PLB (Ad-hoc bonus) for one day, the average emoluments in a year will be divided by 30.4 (average number of days in a month). This will, thereafter, be multiplied by the number of days of bonus granted. To illustrate, taking the calculation ceiling of monthly emoluments of Rs. 7000 (where actual average emoluments exceed .Rs. 7000), Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) for thirty days would work out to Rs. 7000×30/30.4=Rs.6907.89 (rounded off to Rs.6908/-).

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(iii) The casual labour who have worked in offices following a 6 days week for at least 240 days for each year for 3 years or more (206 days in each year for 3 years or more in the case of offices observing 5 day week), will be eligible for this Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) Payment. The amount of Non-PLB (ad-hoc bonus) payable will be (Rs.1200×30/30.4 i.e.Rs.1184.21 (rounded off to Rs.1184/-). In cases where the actual emoluments fall below Rs.1200/- p.m., the amount will be calculated on actual monthly emoluments.

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(iv) All payments under these orders will be rounded off to the nearest rupee.

(v) Various points regarding regulation of Ad-hoc / Non- PLB Bonus are given in the Annexure.

  1. The expenditure on this account will be debitable to the respective Heads to which the pay and allowances of these employees are debited.
  2. The expenditure to be incurred on account of Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) is to ‘ be met from within the sanctioned budget provision of concerned Ministries/Departments for the current year.

(B.K. Manthan)
Deputy Secretary

ANNEXURE to O.M No 7/24/2007-E-III(A) dated 21/10/2020

1. Whether the employees in the following categories are eligible for the benefit of ad-hoc bonus for an accounting year

Employees appointed on purely temporary ad-hoc basis?

Yes, if there is no break in service

Employees who resigned, retired from service or expired before 31st March, 2020?

As a special case only those persons who superannuated or retired on invalidation on medical grounds or died before 31st March, 2020 but after completing at least six months regular service during the year will be eligible for the ad-hoc bonus on pro rata basis in terms of nearest number of months of service.

Employees on deputation/foreign service terms to state governments, U.T.Governments, Public Sector Undertakings, etc., on 31st March, 2020?

Such employees are not eligible for the ad-hoc bonus to be paid by the lending departments. In such cases the liability to pay ad-hoc bonus lies with the borrowing organization depending upon the ad-hoc bonus/PLB/ex-gratia/incentive payment scheme, if any, in force in the borrowing organization.

Employees who reverted during accounting year from deputation on foreign service with the organizations indicated in ‘C’ above?

The total amount of bonus/ex-gratia received for the accounting year from foreign employer and the ad-hoc bonus, if any, due from a central government office for the period after reversion will be restricted to the amount due under ad-hoc bonus as per these orders.

Employees from state Government/U.T. Admn./Public Sector Undertakings on reverse deputation with the Central Government?

Yes, they are eligible for ad-hoc bonus to be paid by the borrowing departments in terms of these orders provided no additional incentive as part of terms of deputation, other than Deputation Allowance, is paid and the lending authorities have no objection.

Superannuated employees who were re-employed?

Re-employment being fresh employment, eligibility period is to be worked out separately for re-employment period; the total amount admissible, if any, for prior to superannuation and that for re¬employment period being restricted to the maximum admissible under ad-hoc bonus under these orders.

Employees on half-Pay leave/E.O.L./Leave not due/study leave at any time during the accounting year?

Except in the case of leave without pay the period of leave of other kinds will be included for the purpose of working out eligibility period. The period of E.O.L./dies non will be excluded from eligibility period but will not count as break in service for the purpose of ad-hoc bonus.

Contract employees?

Yes, if the employees are eligible for benefits like dearness allowance and interim relief. Categories not eligible for these benefits would be considered at par with casual labor in terms of ad-hoc bonus orders.

Employees under suspension at any time during the accounting year?

Subsistence allowance given to an employee under suspension for a period in the accounting year cannot be treated as emoluments. Such an employee becomes eligible for the benefit of ad-hoc bonus if and when reinstated with benefit of emoluments for the period of suspension, and in other cases such period will be excluded for the purpose of eligibility as in the case of employees on leave without pay.

Employees transferred from one Ministry./Department/Office covered by ad-hoc bonus orders to another within the Government of India or a Union Territory Government covered by ad-hoc bonus orders and vice versa?

Employees who are transferred from any of the Ministry/Department/Office covered by ad-hoc bonus orders to another such office without break in service will be eligible on the basis of combined period of service in the different organizations. Those who are nominated on the basis of a limited departmental or open competitive exam from one organization to a different organization will also be eligible for the ad-hoc bonus. The payment will be made only by the organization where he was employed as on 31st March, 2020 and no adjustments with the previous employer will be necessary.

Employees who are transferred from a Government Department /Organization covered by ad-hoc bonus orders to a Government Department/ Organisation covered by productivity -Linked Bonus scheme or vice versa?

They may be paid what would have been paid on the basis of emoluments in ad-hoc bonus covered department for the entire year less the amount due as productivity-linked bonus. The amount so calculated may be paid by Department where he was working on 31st March, 2020 and/or at the time of payment.

Part-time employees engaged on nominal fixed payment?

Not eligible.

2. Whether ad-hoc bonus is payable to casual labour for an accounting year in the following cases :-

Those who have put in specified number of days of work in different offices during each of the three years ending with the said accounting year?

The eligibility is to be worked out for three years from the said accounting year backwards. The period of 240 days of work in each of these years may be arrived at by combining the number of days worked in more than one offices of the government of India, for which bonus, ex-gratia or incentive payment has not been earned and received.

Casual labour who were not in work on 31st March, 2020?

The condition of being in employment on 31st March, 2020 as laid down in these orders is applicable to regular Government Employees and not to casual labour.

Those who have put in at least specified number of days of work in each of two years preceding the accounting year but are short of this limit due to regularization in employment in the said accounting year?

If a casual labour, who has been regularized in the accounting year does not fulfill the minimum continuous service of six months as on 31st March, 2020 and therefore, cannot be granted benefit as a regular employee, he may be allowed the benefit as for a casual labour provided the period of regular service in the said year if added to the period of work as casual labour works out to at least specified number of days in that accounting year.

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Important FAQs on Special cash package for LTC Fare for Central Government Employees during 2018-21

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No. 12(2)/2020-E.II(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 20th October, 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.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M of even no. dated 12th October, 2020 and to say that this Department has been receiving queries seeking clarification relating to Special Package equivalent in lieu of Leave Travel Concession Fare for Central Government Employees during the Block 2018-21 announced by the Government. A statement giving answers/clarifications to the queries is attached as annexure to this O.M.

  1. This issues with the approval of Secretary (Expenditure).

(S. Naganathan)
Deputy Secretary, E.II(A)

FAQ on LTC Cash Voucher Scheme

Whether the individual employee is required to take leave to avail this LTC- Cash Voucher Scheme? Whether an employee is required to undertake any travel?

An individual need not take leave for this purpose nor undertake any travel. This is a scheme in lieu of LTC travel.

If a particular LTC which is meant to be used for the scheme has been partially availed by either self or members of the family, whether this scheme available and to what extent?

This scheme is applicable to the LTC fare left unutilized during the Block Year as mentioned in the O.M. dated 12.10.2020.

If an employee has already exhausted the prescribed limit of leave encashment for LTC, whether he will be eligible for the scheme? Whether an employee can only avail LTC fare without claiming leave encashment

An employee can avail this scheme utilizing the applicable LTC fare without leave encashment. The expenditure should be in accordance with the ratio as prescribed for LTC fare.

As per the scheme, an amount of upto 100% leave encashment and 50% of the value of deemed fare is to be paid as an advance to the employee opting for the scheme. It has also been stated that non-utilization / under-utilization of advance is to be accounted for by the DDOs in accordance with extent provisions relating to LTC advance. If an employee spends only the advance amount and makes a claim, how this claim will be regulated?

If as per the calculation suggested in O.M. No. 12(2)/2020-E.IIA dated 12th October, 2020, the reimbursable amount is less than the advance drawn, this would be treated as under-utilization. However, after calculation of the claim, balance amount, if any may be recovered from the employee.

Newly joined Government employees are entitled for three Home Town and one Anywhere in India in a Block of four year. How this will be regulated?

The employee may use any one of the LTC available in a Block Year.

As per Special LTC provisions, an employee irrespective of his eligibility can travel by Air to places like Andaman & Nicobar, J&K and North-East under anywhere in India fare. In this case what will be the deemed fare?

The deemed fare has been calculated based on the normal eligibility of an employee and the special packages would not be applicable for this scheme.

Whether a single bill of purchase of goods or services is to be submitted or multiple bills can be submitted?

Multiple Bills are accepted. The purchase should have been done from the date of issue of the O.M. till the end of the current Financial Year. The purchase should carry a GST of 12% and above and payment should have been made to digital mode.

Whether there is any prescribed format for applying for this scheme.

There is no prescribed format. A simple application conveying the desire of the employee for availing the scheme, if advance is required for the purpose the same is to be mentioned.

What are the items which will qualify for reimbursement under this scheme?

Any goods and services which attract GST of 12% and above would qualify. The invoice with GST details should be submitted and payment should have been made through digital mode.

An employee having four family members eligible for LTC wants to avail this facility for less than 4 members. Further he wants to avail LTC for rest of the Members later.

As replied to query at S.No. 2, an employee can avail the scheme in partial, i.e. of the LTC of part of the eligible family. Since this is an optional scheme, if the LTC fare of any member of the family has not been utilized for this purpose, those members can avail LTC subject to extent instructions under LTC rules.

An employee incurs the expenditure on or before 31/3/2021 on the basis of invoice. Actual product or service received in April, 2021.

The reimbursement is based on production of invoice with details of GST. As far as possible, the claim should be made and settled well before 31st March, 2021 to avoid any last minute rush and resultant lapse.

For digital payment an employee uses credit card of his / her spouse or any family members.

It is clarified that the invoice which is being submitted for reimbursement under the scheme should be in the name of the employee who is availing the scheme.

Can services like interior decoration and phone bills be included?

Any service which is having a GST component of more than 12% is permissible.

Any limit of number of transaction?

As far as possible, the number of transactions may be limited to a minimum extent to avoid any difficulty / delay.

Is it allowed to do purchase from e-commerce platform?

Procurement from e-commerce platform is also permissible provided the relevant invoice / details are submitted.

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Cabinet approves Productivity Linked Bonus and non-Productivity Linked Bonus for 2019-2020

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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to pay Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB)for the year 2019-2020 to 16.97 lakh non-gazetted employees of commercial establishments like Railways, Posts, Defence, EPFO,ESIC,etc.will be benefitted and the financial implication would be Rs.2,791 crore.

Non-PLB or ad-hoc Bonus is given to Non-Gazetted Central Government employees. 13.70 lakh employees would be benefited and Rs.946 crore will be the financial implication for the same.

A total of 30.67 lakh employees would be benefited by the Bonus announcement and total financial implication will be Rs 3,737 crore.

Payment of Bonus to non-gazetted employees for their performance in the preceding year is usually made before Durga Puja/Dussehra season. The Government is announcing the Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) and ad hoc bonus for its non-gazetted employees to be disbursed immediately.

प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी की अध्यक्षता में केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल ने साल 2019-2020 के लिए उत्पादकता से जुड़े बोनस भुगतान करने को अपनी मंजूरी प्रदान कर दी है। इससे रेलवे, डाक, रक्षा, ईपीएफओ, ईएसआईसी, इत्यादि जैसे व्यवसायिक प्रतिष्ठानों के 16.97 लाख अराजपत्रित कर्मचारी लाभान्वित होंगे और वित्तीय भार 2,791 करोड़ रुपया होगा।

गैर-पीएलबी या एडहॉक बोनस अराजपत्रित केन्द्रीय कर्मचारियों को दिया जाएगा। इससे 13.70 लाख कर्मचारियों को लाभ मिलेगा और जिसका वित्तीय भार 946 करोड़ रुपया होगा।

बोनस की घोषणा से कुल 30.67 लाख कर्मचारियों को लाभ मिलेगा और कुल वित्तीय भार 3,737 करोड़ रुपया होगा।

पिछले साल अराजपत्रित कर्मचारियों को उनके प्रदर्शन के लिए बोनस का भुगतान आमतौर पर दुर्गा पूजा /दशहरा से पहले कर दिया जाता था। सरकार अपने अराजपत्रित कर्मचारियों के लिए उत्पादकता से जुड़े बोनस (पीएलबी) और एडहॉक बोनस के तत्काल भुगतान की घोषणा कर रही है।

Bonus to Central Autonomous body Employees – Confederation writes to Finance Minister

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confederation

No. Confd-Bonus/2020

Dated 19th October,2020

To

Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman,
Hon’ble Finance Minister,
Government of India,
Ministry of Finance,
North Block New Delhi – 110001

Sub: Grant of eligible Bonus to Central Autonomous body Employees.

Respected Madam,

There are about more than 400 Central Autonomous bodies functioning under the direct control and supervision of various Central Government Ministries. The Employees of these Autonomous bodies are governed by the Rules and Regulations applicable to Central government Employees. Their wages and service conditions are revised as and when the wages and service conditions of Central Government Employees are revised consequent on recommendations of Central Pay Commissions. They were also paid Bonus at par with other Central Government Employees upto 2014 -15.

Also Read : Bonus for Central Government Employees before Durga Puja : Confederation writes to Finance Minister

Unfortunately, they are denied Bonus from the year 2015 – 16 onwards. The reason stated is that Finance Ministry has issued instructions to all Ministries to stop Bonus to Autonomous body employees as they are not Central Government Employees. The reason stated for denial of Bonus by Finance Ministry is quite technical. In fact the Autonomous body employees are granted all the benefits of Central Government Employees including Bonus. Sudden stoppage and denying the benefit of Bonus, which the employees got all these years, does not appear to be proper and justified.

In the above circumstances , I most humbly request the Hon’ble Finance Minister’s personal intervention in this case , so that instructions will be issued to all Ministries to restore Bonus to Autonomous body Employees with immediate effect. Action may also be taken to grant arrears of eligible Bonus from 2015 -16 onwards.

With profound regards,

Yours Sincerely,

(R.N.PARASHAR)
Secretary General.

Source : Confederation

Circulation of Revised Check-List for forwarding the disciplinary proceedings proposals/cases to DoPT against lAS Officers under Single Window System

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F.No.142/1/2019-AVD (IB)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 5th August, 2020

To

1. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India (As per standard list);
2. The Chief Secretaries of all the State Governments;
3. The Administrator of all Union Territories.

Sub: Circulation of Revised Check-List for forwarding the disciplinary proceedings proposals/cases to Department of Personnel & Training against lAS Officers under Single Window System prescribed vide OM No.142/16/2013-AVD – I dated 10th February 2014— reg.

Sir/Madam,

The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) deals with the disciplinary matters of the officers of the Indian Administrative Services (lAS), being their cadre controlling department. It receives the proposals for disciplinary proceedings against the AS officers working in connection with the affairs of the State, from the State Government; and against the lAS officers working under various Ministries/Departments in the Central Government, from the Central Ministries/Departments of the Government of India; under the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969 and All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958. Besides, it is also entrusted with dealing with the Appeals/Memorials and Revision/Review under the said Rules.

2. It is the responsibility of the Disciplinary Authorities concerned to lead the departmental proceedings to their logical conclusion. Inordinate and inexplicable delay in conclusion of the disciplinary proceedings vitiates the proceedings and sometimes leads to litigations. This delay is mainly attributed to the documentary and procedural deficiencies and a lot of time is consumed in avoidable protracted correspondence with the State Government or the Ministry/Department concerned, for furnishing requisite documents/case-records or fulfilling the procedural deficiencies.

3. Accordingly, a proforma check list was prescribed vide this Department’s OM No.142/16/2013-AVD.I dated 10th February 2014 for referring disciplinary proceedings proposals/cases against lAS officers to Department of Personnel & Training under Single Window System. However, pursuant to OM No.39011/08/2016-Estt.(B) dated 28th December 2018 and to align with the requirements prescribed for submission of cases to UPSC for referring the disciplinary cases to UPSC, it has been felt necessary to revise the checklists for submission of disciplinary proceedings proposals/ cases to DoPT for onward reference to UPSC for its statutory advice.

4. Therefore, it has now been decided to prescribe new checklists as per enclosed Appendices I & II in supersession of the checklists prescribed vide the Appendices to this Department’s OM No.142/16/201 3-AVD.I dated 10th February 2014.

5. Submission of a disciplinary cases against an IAS officer and requisite case records will be checked against these new checklists through the single window system in DoPT. Appendix I to be followed hereafter; has 4 different checklists catering to 4 different situations (as described in the following table) in which a proposal of disciplinary proceeding against an IAS officer is to be submitted to DOPT by the concerned State Government! Central Ministry/Department. Appendix II contains list of documents and folders which need to be submitted while submitting the disciplinary case through Single Window System. Another Appendix III has been enclosed which contains the Model letters for forwarding the proposals to Government of India, for each of the 4 situations of Appendix I.

6. Therefore, it is requested to submit the proposals of disciplinary cases against IAS officers to DoPT as per the appropriate Appendix that may be applicable in light of the situation for the case at hand with following details to ensure proper submission of proposals by various State Governments / Ministries / Departments as per the requirement of UPSC.

Appendix Details
1(A) Proforma /Checklist for forwarding disciplinary cases for imposition of penalty of cut in pension of lAS officers after retirement from service or for imposition of major penalties of compulsory retirement, removal or dismissal from service. State Government/UT
1(B) Proforma /Checklist for initiation of disciplinary cases under Rules 6(1) (b) (1) of the AlS (DCRB)Rules, 1958 against retired lAS officers-who are to be charge-sheeted after retirement from service- for according sanction of the Central Government State Government/UT
1(C) Proforma/Checklist for disagreement cases under Rule 11 of the AIS(D&A) Rules,1969 – for submission of cases of difference of opinion between a State Government and the Union Public Service Commission. State Government/UT
1(D) Proforma/Checklist for submission of proposals by the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India for initiation of disciplinary proceedings against lAS Officers working on Central Deputation. Ministry/Department

7. Further, it is also expected that the complete reference is received in this Department at least six months (180 days) prior to the retirement of the charged officer for complete examination of the proposal. Wherever the time of submission of case to this Department is less than six months (180 days) from the date of retirement of the officer, cogent reasons justifying late submission of case to this Department are also required to be submitted.

8. The operation of Single Window System requires the representatives of the State Government/Ministries/Departments of the Government of India seek prior appointment from concerned Under Secretary. During the appointed time, complete verification / scrutiny of documents will be done and only such cases which are reckoned and found complete in all respects shall be accepted for processing. Cases found deficient vis-a-vis the mandated check-list will be returned therewith, and the case would not be deemed to have been received until it is received in complete form as per the check-list.

9. The State Governments! Ministries/Departments of Government of India will be required to depute an officer not below the rank of the Under Secretary with his/her official seal and who is well conversant with the case to submit the records of the disciplinary case as per the check-list, in this Department. In the DoPT, Under Secretary (AVD-I.B), Room No.268B, North Block (through Gate No.4, Tele No. 011-2309-2298) will receive the Disciplinary cases referred to by the State Government and Under Secretary (AVD-I.C.I), Room No.270, North Block (through Gate No.4, Tele No.: 011-23092957) will receive the disciplinary cases referred to by the Ministries/Departments in Central Government from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.30 to 4.00 p.m. on all working days.

10. Finally, Rule 6(1) (b)(ii) of AIS(DCRB) Rules,1958 stipulate time-limit for instituting disciplinary proceedings against a pensioner. Therefore, a proposal where time available for Disciplinary Authority for according sanction under said Rule is less than six months from the date of submission of the proposal to DoPT by Ministry/Department/State, the proposal will not be accepted on same day. In such case, DoPT would be afforded a time-limit of up to five working days to analyse the proposal before accepting or returning in case there is requirement of any information/clarification /document.

11. It is requested that the above instructions are strictly followed with immediate effect while submitting the proposals of disciplinary proceedings against lAS officers, with a view to streamline and expedite the processing.

Yours faithfully

(Khushboo Goel Chowdhary)
Deputy Secretary (S&V)

Signed Copy

Special concessions to Central Government employees working in Kashmir Valley – DOPT ORDER

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No.18016/3/2018 -Estt.(L)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
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New Delhi, the 14th October, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Special concessions to Central Government employees working in Kashmir Valley in attached / subordinate offices or PSUs falling under the control of Central Government.

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The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even number dated 08th January, 2019 on the subject mentioned above and to state that it has been decided by the competent authority to extend the package of concessions/incentives to Central Government employees working in Kashmir Valley for a further period from 01.01.2020 to 31.07.2021. The package for the period from 01.01.2020 to 31.07.2021 is as per Annexure.

2. The package of incentives is uniformly applicable to all Ministries/ Departments and PSUs under the Government of India and they should ensure strict adherence to the rates prescribed in the package. The concerned Ministry /Department may ensure implementation and monitoring of the package in conformity with the approved package, and therefore, all court cases in which verdicts are given contrary to the package would have to be contested by the Ministries/Departments concerned.

(Rajendra Prasad Tewari)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE to DOPT’s D.M. No.18016/3/2018-Estt.(L) dated the 14th October, 2020

DETAILS OF PACKAGE OF CONCESSIONS/INCENTIVES TO CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES WORKING IN KASHMIR VALLEY IN ATTACHED/SUBORDINATE OFFICES OR PSUs FALLING UNDER THE CONTROL OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT.

[Kashmir Valley comprises of ten districts namely Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, Kupwara, Pulwama, Srinagar, Kulgam, Shopian, Ganderbal and Bandipora]

a) Extension of Special concessions/incentives for a further period from 01.01.2020 to 31.07.2021 to Central Government employees working in the 10 districts of Kashmir Valley.

I. ADDITIONAL HOUSE RENT ALLOWANCE AND OTHER CONCESSIONS:

(A) EMPLOYEES POSTED IN KASHMIR VALLEY:

(i) The employees shall have an option to move their families to a selected place of their choice in India at Government expenses and the transport allowance for the families are proposed to be allowed as admissible in permanent transfer inclusive of the Composite Transfer Grant at the rate of 80 per cent of the last month’s basic pay;

(ii) Departmental arrangements for stay, security and transportation to the place of work for employees;

(iii) Additional house rent allowance at the rate of Class ‘Y’ city (16 per cent of basic pay) for employees who leave their family at their last place of posting, except officials who have retained Government accommodation to accommodate their families and these employees shall be eligible for drawing the normal house rent allowance as well as at their place of posting if the Departmental arrangement is not made for his stay;

(B) EMPLOYEES POSTED TO KASHMIR VALLEY WHO DO NOT WISH TO MOVE THEIR FAMILIES TO A SELECTED PLACE OF RESIDENCE.

The per diem allowance of Rs. 113/ – per day is paid for each day of attendance to compensate for any additional expense in transportation from to and from office etc. in terms of the Department of Expenditure OM No. 19030/11/2017-E.IV, dated 13.07.2017.

(C) THE PERIOD OF TEMPORARY DUTY EXTENDED TO SIX MONTHS.

For period of temporary duty, an incentive known as the Kashmir Valley Special Incentive will be paid at the following rates along with food charges (as per 7th Pay Commission norms), apart from departmental arrangements for stay, security and transportation:

Pay Range Rate Per month (on pro rata)
(i) Level 14 and above Rs.9000
(ii) Level 12 and 13 Rs.8000
(iii) Level 9 to 11 Rs.7000
(iv) Level 6 to 8 Rs.6000
(v) Level 5 and below Rs.4500

 

II. MESSING FACILITIES:

Messing allowance is paid @ Rs.97.85/ – per day.

III. PAYMENT OF MONTHLY PENSION:

The pensioners of Kashmir Valley who are unable to draw their monthly pensions through either Public Sector Banks or Pay and Accounts Office treasuries from which they were receiving their pensions, are given pensions outside the Valley, where they have settled, in relaxation of relevant provisions.

NOTE:-
i. The package of concessions / incentives shall be admissible in Kashmir Valley comprising of ten Districts namely, Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, Kupwara, Pulwama, Srinagar, Kulgam, Shopian, Ganderbal and Bandipora.

ii. The Package of concessions/ incentives shall be admissible to Temporary Status Casual Laborers working in Kashmir Valley in terms of Para S(i) of the Casual Laborers (Grant of Temporary Status and Regularization) Scheme of Government oflndia, 1993.

iii. The benefit of additional house rent allowance admissible under the Kashmir Valley package shall be admissible to all Central Government employees posted in Kashmir Valley irrespective of whether they are natives of Kashmir Valley, if they choose to move their families anywhere in India subject to the conditions governing the grant of these allowances.

iv. The facilities of Messing Allowance and Per Diem Allowances shall also be allowed to natives of Kashmir Valley in terms of the Kashmir Valley package.

Signed Copy

Delay in Bonus declaration – Confederation calls protest demonstrations on 20th Oct 2020

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confederation

No. Confd./Circular-2020 Dated : 17th October-2020

URGENT

CIRCULAR

OBSERVE 20th OCTOBER 2020 TUESDAY AS

“GRANT BONUS DAY.”

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HOLD PROTEST DEMONSTRATIONS (OBSERVING COVID PROTOCOL) AT ALL CENTRES AND IN FRONT OF ALL OFFICES.

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Dear Comrades,

This year’s Bonus to Central Government Employees is not yet declared by the Central Government. Normally, every year Bonus is declared before the second week of October. We suspect some hidden agenda behind the deliberate delay on the part of the Government. From 1978 onwards Central Government Employees are paid Bonus without any interruption. Bonus is a product of historic strike of Railway employees under the banner of Railway Federations and other Central Government Employees under the banner of Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers. Any attempt to deny Bonus under any pretext cannot be tolerated.

Confederation of Central Govt. Employees and Workers calls upon the entirety of Central Government Employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks to hold protest demonstrations all over India at all centres and also in front of all offices (observing Covid protocol) on 20th October 2020, Tuesday. Railway Federations have also given a similar call for protest demonstrations on 20.10.2020. Let us be ready for strike with short notice if circumstances demand.

Yours fraternally,

R.N. Parashar
Secretary General
Confederation of CGE &Workers

Source: Confederation

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