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Government Employees set to get more DA ? – Union Labour Ministry denies reports appearing in media

Union Ministry of Labour & Employment has denied reports appearing in a section of Media under the caption “Govt. employees set to get more DA” published on 16-10-2020 In this regard it may be stated that Union Ministry of Labour & Employment has denied the report saying that it has never said that the new index would lead to a hike in salaries of industrial workers and Govt. employees. Following is the clarification of the Ministry :

“While it is a fact that Labour Bureau, an attached office of Ministry of Labour and Employment is going to release new series of Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers (CPI-IW) with 2016 as base year on 21st October, 2020. This index is used for revision of dearness allowance payable to Govt. employees and workers in the organized sector. However, the Labour ministry has never said that the new index would lead to a hike in salaries of industrial workers and Govt. employees. It will depend on the behaviour of new series which is too early to predict at this stage.”


केंद्रीय श्रम और रोजगार मंत्रालय ने 16 अक्टूबर 2020  को मीडिया के एक वर्ग में सरकारी कर्मचारी अधिक महंगाई भत्ता-डीए पाने के लिए तैयार” शीर्षक से प्रकाशित होने वाली रिपोर्टों का खंडन किया है। इस संबंध में यह कहा जा सकता है कि केंद्रीय श्रम और रोज़गार मंत्रालय ने रिपोर्ट का यह कहते हुए खंडन किया है कि उसने यह कभी नहीं कहा है कि नए सूचकांक में औद्योगिक श्रमिकों और सरकारी कर्मचारियों के वेतन में बढ़ोतरी होगी। मंत्रालय का स्पष्टीकरण निम्नलिखित है:

“इस तथ्य के अनुसार कि श्रम और रोज़गार मंत्रालय का एक संलग्न कार्यालय, श्रम ब्यूरो, 2016 को आधार वर्ष मानकर औद्योगिक श्रमिकों (सीपीआई-आईडब्ल्यू) के लिए 21 अक्टूबर, 2020 को उपभोक्ता मूल्य सूचकांक की नई श्रृंखला जारी करने जा रहा है। यह सूचकांक सरकारी कर्मचारी और संगठित क्षेत्र के श्रमिकों को देय महंगाई भत्ते में संशोधन के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है। हालांकि, श्रम मंत्रालय ने कभी नहीं कहा कि नए सूचकांक से औद्योगिक श्रमिकों और सरकारी कर्मचारियों के वेतन में बढ़ोतरी होगी। यह नई श्रृंखला के व्यवहार पर निर्भर करेगा और इस समय इसके बारे में भविष्यवाणी करना जल्दबाजी होगा।”

General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar – Grant of Paid holiday to employees on the day of poll

F. No. 12/3/2016-JCA-2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Establishment (JCA-2) Section

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North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 16th October, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar – Grant of Paid holiday to employees on the day of poll – regarding

The undersigned is directed to state that as informed by the Election Commission of India, vide their letter No.ECI/PN/64/2020, dated 25.09.2020, Schedule for General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Bihar are as under.

S. No Legislative Assembly Bihar Date of Poll Day
1 Phase-I  (71 ACs) 28.10.2020 Wednesday
2 Phase-II  (94 ACs) 03.11.2020 Tuesday
3 Phase-III  (78 ACs) 07.11.2020 Saturday

2. In this regard , it is stated that the guidelines issued by this Department vide OM 12/14/99-JCA, dated 10.10.2001 regarding closure of Government Offices and grant of paid holiday, may be followed by all the Central Government Offices, including the industrial establishments, in the concerned State.

3. The above instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned.

4. Hindi version will follow.

(Arvind Kumar)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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Issuance of Pre-loaded Rupay Cards for Government Servants as part of Special Festival Package – FINMIN

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

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 16th October, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Issuance of Pre-loaded Rupay Cards for Government Servants as part of Special Festival Package.

The undersigned is directed to invite attention to this Department’s O.M. of even No. Dated 13th October 2020 wherein a guideline for Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) was issued for disbursal of pre-paid UTSAV Card.

2. In this regard it is stated that that Department of Financial Services vide their O.M. No. F. No. 29/3/2020-BO.II dated 14th October, 2020 has issued some guidelines need to be followed by DDOs and appointment of a Nodal Officer in each Ministry/Department for this purpose. A copy of the same is enclosed for taking necessary action.

3. All Ministries/Departments are requested to take necessary action for smooth implementation of Special Festival Package on immediate basis.

Encl: As above

(Sunil Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Signed Copy

 

Commencement of meeting with messages on Covid-19 related precautions – DOPT

F.No.11013/09/2014-Estt.A-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 14th October, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Commencement of meeting with messages on Covid-19 related precautions- reg

The undersigned is directed to say that the Government has issued several instructions in order to contain the spread of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). In continuation, it has since been decided that all Central Government offices shall ensure that every meeting commences with messages on Covid-19 related precautions, so as to sensitize officers and staff about the pandemic. The messages may be focused on creation of awareness relating to wearing of masks, physical distancing, hand hygiene and strict adherence to SOPs issued by MoHFW.

(Satish Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Signed Copy

 

Salary to Central Government Employees before Durga Puja & Dussehra Festival – Confederation writes to CGA

confederation

Ref: Confdn/Festival/2020

Dated – 14.10.2020

To
The Controller General of Accounts
Department of Expenditure
Ministry of Finance
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan
E-Block, GPO Complex, INA
New Delhi – 110023

Sub :- Disbursement of Salary/wages/pension to the Central Govt. Employees and Pensioners on account of Durga Puja Dussehra Festival.

Sir,

It is to bring to your kind notice that this month of October 2020 is the month of Festivals. Navratri and Dura Puja will start from 17th October 2020 to 24th October 2020 and Dussehra will be celebrated on 25th October 2020.

On earlier occasions Bonus used to be declared by the Govt. of India before Durga Puja every year but this time it has not been declared yet.

All these festivals are celebrated throughout the India.

This will be the third week of October 2020. The pockets of almost Govt. Employees will be empty and they will feel hardship financially to celebrate these festivals.

It is therefore requested to kindly cause orders to make payment of Salary/Wages and Pension to the Central Government Employees and Pensioners before Durga Puja and Dussehra as was made at the time of Onam Festival in Kerala and Ganesh Chaturthi at Maharashtra, so that they can celebrate the festival happily.

An early and positive action is highly solicited.

With regards,

Yours sincerely,

(R. N. Parashar)
Secretary General

Source: Confederation

Letter for Advance salary

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

confederation

Ref: Confdn/Bonus/2020

Dated 14.10.2020

To

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

Sub :- Grant of Bonus to the Central Government Employees.

Respected Madam,

Every year Bonus is declared to the Central Government Employees before Durga Puja. Now Durga Puja celebrations will start from 17th October 2020 and Dussehra will be celebrated on 25th October 2020, but the bonus has not been declared yet.

It is therefore requested to kindly cause orders for payment of Bonus to Central Government Employees before Durga Puja so that they may celebrate the Festival happily.

Hoping for an early and positive action.

With regards,

Yours sincerely,

(R. N. Parashar)
Secretary General

Source : Confederation

Letter regarding Bonus

RPF issues guidelines for travellers as the festive season approaches

Railway Protection Force (RPF) issues guidelines for travellers as the festive season approaches

Since the acts or omissions are likely to aid in the spread of corona virus, they will tantamount to interference with passenger amenities provided by the railway administration

Wilful omission or neglect endangering or causing to be endangered the safety of any person or rash and negligent act or omission likely to endanger the safety of any person travelling or being upon any railway and may be punished with imprisonment and/or fine under section 145, 153 and 154 of Railway Act 1989

Railway Protection Force has issued guidelines for travellers as the festive season is approaching. The general public is counselled to desist from the following acts or omission while being in railway stations, trains or other railway area:

1) Not wearing a mask or wearing a mask improperly.

2) Not maintaining social distancing.

3) Coming to railway area or station or boarding a train after having declared Covid Positive.

4) Coming to railway area or station or boarding a train after giving samples for testing of corona virus and awaiting result.

5)  Boarding a train after having been denied to undertake travel by the health check up team at the railway station.

6) Spitting or wilful ejection of body fluid/waste in public area.

7) Activities which may create unclean or unhygienic conditions or affect public health and safety in railway stations and trains.

8) Not adhering to any of the guidelines issued by Railway administration for prevention of spread of corona virus.

9) Any other act or omission likely to aid in spread of corona virus.

Since these acts or omissions are likely to aid in the spread of corona virus, they will tantamount to interference with passenger amenities provided by the railway administration, wilful omission or neglect endangering or causing to be endangered the safety of any person or rash and negligent act or omission likely to endanger the safety of any person travelling or being upon any railway and may be punished with imprisonment and/or fine under section 145, 153 and 154 of Railway Act 1989.

PIB

PCDA Circular 213 : Consolidated instructions for PDA’s for smooth payment of pension

OFFICE OF THE PR.CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS)
DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD – 211 014

Circular No 213

No. AT/Tech/70-Vol. XXVI

Dated: 07/10/2020

To

The Chief Accountant, RBI Deptt. of Govt. Bank Accounts, Central office C-7, Second Floor, Bandre-Kurla Complex, P B No.8143, Bandre East, Mumbai-400051

2.The Manager, CPPC of all Public Sector Banks including IDBI

3.The Nodal office(ICIC/AXIS/HDFC Bank)

Sub: Consolidated instructions for pension disbursing authorities to ensure smooth payment of pension /family pension in respect of pensioners/Family pensioners.

Ref: This office Circular No. C-132 dated 13.12.2018, Circular No. 632 dated 30.03.2020 and Circular No.633 dated 30.03.2020.

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Govt. of India, Ministry of Personnel, public grievances & pension, department of pension & pensioners’ Welfare O.M. No.12/4/2020-P&PW(C)-6300 dated 15/05/2020 is reproduced herewith for immediate necessary action as applicable at the end of pension disbursing authorities.

2. All pension disbursing authorities are requested to take immediate necessary action as per provisions contained in above O.M

(Abhishek Singh)
Dy.Controller(Pensions)

Signed Copy

Treatment of CGHS beneficiaries at Government Hospitals – Clarification

Z15025/18/2020/DIR/CGHS
Government of India
Min. of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health
Directorate General of CGHS

545-A Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.
Dated the 9th October , 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Clarification regarding treatment of CGHS beneficiaries at government hospitals – regarding

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With reference to the above subject the undersigned is directed to state that this Ministry is in receipt of several representations seeking clarifications about treatment at government hospitals. In this regard attention is drawn to Office memorandum No. S-11012/1/91-CGHS(P) (Vol.I) dt 18.03.1992 vide which guidelines regarding settlement of Claims were issued and to convey the approval of competent authority for issue of tthe following clarifications regarding treatment at government hospitals:

i. CGHS beneficiaries have the option to avail Consultation from Specialists/ Investigations / treatment procedures from any Government Hospital Central /State)

ii. The definition of “Government hospital” would include any hospital of Central Government / State Government/Government Departments such as Railways. Atomic Energy Commission , etc. , as also hospitals of Public Sector Undertakings (such as those of the Steel Authority of India Limited/Coal India Limited, hospitals under Municipalities etc.

iii. Normally, many services at government hospitals are free. However, in case any government hospital charges for certain treatments , the same can be availed by way of reimbursement from the authorities concerned as per CGHS approved rates.

iv. CGHS beneficiaries shall be eligible for reimbursement as per the ward entitlement he/ she is entitled as per the criteria prescribed in case of AIIMS . In other government hospitals, where only General ward and Nursing home facility are available, CGHS beneficiaries , who are eligible eligible for semi-private ward and higher are eligible for treatment in Nursing Home wards .

v. Reimbursement for Implants shall be limited to CGHS prescribed ceiling rates. The other treatment charges are applicable item wise as per eligible ward entitlement.

vi. In case of treatment at ILBS , New Delhi , NIMS Hyderabad the reimbursement shall be as per CGHS rates.

vii. Medical claims are to be submitted through concerned CGHS Wellness Centre in case of Pensioners, ex-MPs , etc., and to the concerned Ministry /department /Office in case of serving employees and to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat I Lok Sabha Secretariat in case of Members of Parliament and to the concerned Autonomous body in case of CGHS beneficiaries of Autonomous Bodies for reimbursement.

(Sanjay Jain)
Director, CGHS

Signed Copy

Railway Board : Accountal of NPS Accumulation on Mobility of personnel amongst Central/State and Autonomous Bodies

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBA No. 79/2020

No. 2020/AC-II/21/7

New Delhi, dated 12.10.2020

General Managers/PFAs,
All Indian Railways & PUs etc.

CORRINGENDUM

Sub: Accountal of NPS Accumulation on Mobility of personnel amongst Central/State and Autonomous Bodies while working under Pensionable establishment

Ref: Board’s letter No. of even no. dated 18.09.2020 (RBA No. 76/2020)

Please refer to Board’s letter ibid. In this regard, it is clarified that accounting procedures referred to therein would be applicable for cases covered under the following letters:

S.No. FE Dte’s letter no.and date DOP&PW’s letter and date Subject
1 F(E)IIl/2005/PN l/35 dated 19.08.2020 DOP&PW’s OM No. 28/30/2004-P&PW(B) dated 11.06.2020 Mobility of personnel amongst Central /State & Autonomous Bodies while working under Pensionable establishments – regarding.
2 D-43/12/2018 dated 03.03.2020. DOP&PW’s OM No. 57/04/2019-P&PW(B) dated 17.02.2020 Coverage under Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules 1972, in place of National Pension System, of those Central Government employees whose selection for appointment was finalized before 01.01.2004 but who joined Government service on or after 01.01.2004

Kindly acknowledge receipt.

(Sanjeev Sharma)
Director Finance/Accounts
Railway Board

Signed Copy

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