11th Bipartite Settlement for workmen and 8th Joint Note for Officers on 11th November 2020. – IBA Report download here
11th Bipartite Settlement for Bank Employees – PDF Download
11th Bipartite Settlement for Bank Officers – PDF Download
Bank Officers Stagnation Increment – 11th Bipartite Settlement
The Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) on November 11 said it has signed a bipartite settlement with bank unions agreeing a 15 per cent increase in pay slip for bank employees.
Stagnation Increment
a) Officers in JM Grade Scale I who have moved to scale of pay for MMG Scale II in terms of Regulation 5 (b) after reaching maximum of the higher scale are presently eligible for four stagnation increments. With effect from 1st November, 2017, these officers will be eligible for five stagnation increments. The first four stagnation increments will be released after every two completed years of service, of which first two shall be Rs.1990/- each and next two shall be Rs. 2220/- each. The fifth stagnation increment of Rs.2220/- will be released two years after receipt of fourth stagnation increment or w.e.f. 1st November 2017, whichever is later.
b) Officers in MMG Scale II who have moved to Scale of Pay for MMG Scale III in terms of Regulation 5 (b) after reaching maximum of higher scale are presently eligible for four stagnation increments. With effect from. 1st November, 2017 these officers will be eligible for five stagnation increments. First four stagnation increments of Rs.2220/- will be released after every two completed years of service after reaching the maximum on the higher scale. The fifth stagnation increment of Rs.2220/- will be released two years after release of fourth stagnation increment or w.e.f. 1st November, 2017, whichever is later.
Also Read : 11th Bipartite Settlement – Bank Employees New Pay Scale
c) Officers in substantive MMG Scale III i.e. those who are recruited in or promoted to MMG Scale III are presently eligible for five stagnation increments. These officers shall now be eligible for total six stagnation increments. Firit four stagnation increments of Rs. 2220/- after every two completed years and next two increments of Rs. 2500/- each, two years after receipt of the fourth stagnation increment. The sixth stagnation increment of Rs. 2500/- will be released two years after release of fifth stagnation increment or w.e.f. 1st November 2017, whichever is later.
d) Officers in SMG Scale IV are presently eligible for one stagnation increment of Rs. 2500/- two years after reaching maximum of scale. These officers will now be eligible for one additional stagnation increment of Rs. 2730/- after two years of receipt of first stagnation increment or w.e.f. 1.11.2017, whichever is later.
e) Provided further that the Stagnation increment/s received by the Officers from Scale I to Scale IV who are/were in service of the banks as on 1st November, 2017 as per periodicity hereinbefore would be readjusted from three year periodicity to two year periodicity from the date of reaching their maximum and officer shall be notionally eligible for stagnation increments w.e.f 1.11.2017 in terms of this Joint Note as per the revised periodicity which will qualify for superannuation benefits. However, monetary benefit on account of such revised and readjusted periodicity of stagnation incrementls shall be payable from 1st November, 2020 or the actual date of entitlement whichever is later.
f) Officers in SMGS — V shall be eligible for one stagnation increment of Rs.2970/- two years after reaching the maximum of scale or w.e.f. 1.11.2020, whichever is later.
11th Bipartite Settlement – Bank Employees New Pay Scale
The Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) on November 11 said it has signed a bipartite settlement with bank unions agreeing a 15 per cent increase in pay slip for bank employees.
Bank Employees Scales of Pay
In modification of Clause 4 of Bipartite Settlement dated 25th May, 2015, with effect from 1st November, 2017 the scales of pay shall be as under: –
Note:
a) Fitment in the new scales of pay shall be on a stage-to-stage basis.
b) There shall be no change in the dates of annual increments because of the fitment.
c) In the case of Ex-servicemen category employees who have joined the Banks on and after 1st November, 2017 up to the date of this Settlement, the fixation/fitment in the pay scales already given/eligible to be given under the Settlement dated 25th May, 2015 shall be refixed as per the provisions of this settlement.
d) All employees belonging to sub-ordinate cadre shall be eligible for one extra increment for passing JAIIB and two increments for passing CAIIB examination w.e.f 1.11.2017
Also Read : 11th Bipartite Settlement on revision of wages of bank employees has been signed today with IBA
11th Bipartite Settlement on revision of wages of bank employees has been signed today with IBA
ALL INDIA BANK EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (AIBEA)
NATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF BANK EMPLOYEES (NCBE)
NATIONAL ORGANISATION OF BANK WORKERS (NOBW)
INDIAN NATIONAL BANK EMPLOYEES FEDERATION (INBEF)
11th November, 2020
Circular To All our Unions and Members:
Dear Comrades,
CONGRATULATIONS – DIWALI DHAMAKA
11th BPS signed on 11th Nov. 2020
ONE NATION, ONE SALARY ACHIEVED
We are happy to inform all our unions and members that after a long and protracted negotiations for more than three years and after overcoming many impediments and hurdles, finally, the 11th Bipartite Settlement on revision of wages and improvement in service conditions of bank employees has been signed today with IBA at Mumbai.
Salient Features:
- INCREASE IN WAGE BILL Rs, 3385 CRORES PER YEAR
- 29 BANKS COVERED — 12 PSB + 10 PVT BANKS + 7 FOREIGN BANKS
- 5 LACS EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS, PRIVATE BANKS & FOREIGN BANKS COVERED
- PERIOD : NOV. 2017 TO OCT 2022
- FIRST TIME — UNIQUE — UNIFORM BASIC, DA, HRA, SPL. ALLOWANCE, TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE, ETC. ALL OVER INDIA
PAY SCALES
CLERICAL
| 17900 | 1000 | 1230 | 1490 | 1730 | 3270 | 1990 | 47920 | 1990 | 65830 |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
SUBSTAFF
| 14500 | 500 | 615 | 740 | 870 | 1000 | 28145 | 1000 | 37145 |
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
STAGNATION INCREMENT
CLERICAL : RS. 1990 — 9 INCREMENTS ONCE IN 2 YEARS
SUBSTAFF RS. 1000 — 9 INCREMENTS ONCE IN 2 YEARS
SPECIAL PAY: For Clerical Staff
| EXISTING | 11TH BPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Single Window Operator ‘B’ | 820 | 1250 |
| Head Cashier II | 1280 | 1940 |
| Special Assistant | 1930 | 2920 |
For Subordinate Staff
| EXISTING | 11TH BPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Armed Guard | 390 | 590 |
| Bill Collector | 390 | 590 |
| Daftary | 560 | 850 |
| Head Peon | 740 | 1120 |
| Electrician | 2040 | 3090 |
| AC Plant Operator | 2040 | 3590 |
| Driver | 2370 | 3590 |
| Head Messenger in IOB | 1630 | 2470 |
PQP
| EXISTING | 11TH BPS | |
|---|---|---|
| ONE YEAR AFTER REACHING MAX | 410 | 625 |
| AFTER 2 YEARS | 800 | 1215 |
| AFTER 3 YEARS | 1210 | 1835 |
| AFTER 4 YEARS | 1620 | 2455 |
| AFTER 5 YEARS | 2010 | 3045 |
FIXED PERSONAL PAY
| AT ALL CENTRES | Total FPP payable where bank’s accommodation is not provided |
Total FPP payable where bank’s accommodation is provided |
Increment Component of FPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLERICAL | 2262 | 2043 | 1990 |
| SUBORDINATE STAFF | 1140 | 1025 | 1000 |
DEARNESS ALLOWANCE: RATE : 0.07 % PER SLAB OF 4 POINTS OVER 6352 POINTS
| QTR | INDEX | 10TH BPS | 11TH BPS | NEW SLABS | INCR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov-17 | 6504 | 51.6 | 2.66 | 38 | |
| Nov-20 | 7712 | 81.8 | 23.8 | 340 | 43 |
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SPECIAL ALLOWANCE :
RATE : 16.4 % OF BASIC PAY – D.A. IS PAYABLE ON SPECIAL ALLOWANCE
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TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE :
RS. 600 PER MONTH TO ALL CLERKS AND SUBSTAFF
DA IS PAYABLE ON TRANSPORT ALLOWANCE
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HOUSE RENT ALLOWANCE
RATE UNIFORM RATE AT 10.25% ON PAY ALL OVER INDIA
WHERE AN EMPLOYEE IS TRANSFERRED BY MANAGEMENT , HE WILL GET 11% HRA OR HE CAN CLAIM 150% OF THE ENTITLED HRA SUBJECT TO PRODUCTION OF RENT RECEIPT.
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ANNUAL MEDICAL AID: Rs. 2355 per annum
- SUBSTAF PASSING CAIIB WILL GET ADDITIONAL INCREMENT LIKE CLERICAL STAFF
- Notice period for availing Privilege Leave (other than for LFC) will be 10 days. ( now 15 days)
- Privilege leave taken on sick grounds when there is no sick leave at credit will not be counted as an occasion of availing PL.
- From the calendar year 2020, besides encashment of PL at the time of retirement and during availment of LFC, PL Encashment would be permitted at 5 days every calendar year (7 days in case of employees / officers of 55 years of age and above) at the time of any festival of their choice.
- Beyond 30 years of service, additional sick leave will be granted at 1 month per year subject to a max. of 720 days in entire service. (it is 630 days now)
- Women employees can avail sick leave for the sickness of their children (upto 8 years of age) on production of medical certificate.
- Extra ordinary Leave on loss of pay can be availed for 120 days at a time. (NOW 90 DAYS)
- Maternity Leave can be availed in combination/ continuation with other kind of leave.
- 2 months leave with salary will be granted as additional ML for Hysterectomy operation where ML limit is exhausted.
- Within the overall period of 12 months, Maternity leave may be granted upto 6 weeks in case of MTP/miscarriage/ abortion, AND if required upto 6 months .
- Maternity Leave for legal adoption of one child will be upto a max. of 9 months.(NOW 6 MONTHS)
- Maternity Leave for delivery for twin children shall be 8 month (now 6 montsh)
- Within the overall period of 12 months, Maternity leave may be granted upto 30 days for the period of hospitalisation for the treatment of certain specified ailments, subject to production of necessary certificate from the hospital.
- Paternity Leave can be sanctioned in case of child adoption.
- Absence from office due to curfew, riots, prohibitory orders, natural calamities, flood, etc. at the place of work or residence will be treated as special leave on duty.
- LFC: permissible Distance will be revised as 2200 km/4400 km for non-substaff and 2600 km/5200 km for substaff
- Employees will be permitted to travel by own car while on LFC 15. Road Mileage charges will be revised from Rs. 6 per km to Rs. 8 per km
- Train fare by Shatabdi and Rajdhani express trains (non-Executive Class) will be reimbursed under LFC if travel is undertaken by these trains.
- Charges for local sightseeing while on LFC will be reimbursed within the entitlement on production of bills from approved operators.
- LFC — if husband and wife both are working in the same Bank, they will be entitled to LFC individually.
- GST charges on train fare will be paid over and above the entitlement
- For employees working in North East States, LFC will begin from Guwahati and the fare from their place of work to Guwahati will be additionally paid. Similarly, Andaman Nicobar islands to Chennai/ Kolkata, Lakshadweep to Kochi, far-flung area branches in HP, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, J & K or any other areas which are not directly connected by train, fare to nearest major railway station will be additionally reimbursed under LFC in addition to normal entitlement.
- For actual travel under LFC, train fare under dynamic fare system as on the date of booking of tickets will be reimbursed.
MACP on completion of 10/20/30 Years of Service or 10 years of service after previous promotion: AAOs/Sr. Auditors/ Auditors/ Clerks/ MTS
Principal Controller of Defence Accounts
(Western Command), Chandigarh-160009
Tel.No. :0172-22741611 Ext. (250)
IMPORTANT CIRCULAR
(Through PCDA (WC) Website)
No. AN/III/1800/MACP
Dated: – 09.11.2020
To
1. All Sub Offices and IFAs (under PCDA (WC) Chd.)
2. All Sections (Main Office, PCDA (WC) Chd.)
Sub: MACP on completion of 10/20/30 Years of Service or 10 years of service after previous promotion: AAOs/Sr. Auditors/ Auditors/ Clerks/ MTS
MACP Scheme envisages grant of three financial up gradation on completion of 10, 20 and 30Years of continuous regular service or 10 Years in the grade.
As per the scheme, three financial up gradation in the entire career of an employee will be counted against regular promotions availed from the grade in which employee was appointed as direct recruit.
The financial up gradation under the scheme will be admissible whenever a person has spent 10 years continuously in the same grade pay. The 2nd financial up-gradation after completion of 10 years of regular service from the date of 1st financial up-gradation. The 3rd up-gradation after completion of 10 years of regular service from the date of 2nd financial up-gradation. If the 1st up-gradation gets postponed on account of the employee not found fit or due to departmental proceedings etc, this would have consequential effect on 2nd and 3rd up-gradation which would also get deferred accordingly.
It may be ensured that name of the official/officer who have already received this benefit are not forwarded again. Also ensure that no eligible official is left out from your office/section.
In this connection, it is requested to review the position in your office/section and names of the eligible officers/staff members (AA0s/Sr. Auditors/ Auditors/ Clerks/ MTS) under MACP Scheme, who are covered upto 30.09.2021, should reach this office through mail ID pcdawcan3[dot]dadg[at]hub[dot]nic[dot]in latest by 1st Dec. 2020 to enable this office to grant MACP.
Separate statements may please be forwarded for each grade in the proforma furnished below:
| Sl. No. | Name Grade A/C no. | Date of Appointment in DAD with grade | Length of qualifying service as on 30.09.2021 | Promotions if any with Date & Grade | ACP/MACP/ Promotion if any with Date & Grade (1st /2nd) | Date of Appttl Grade previous, if any |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The contents of the circular may please be got noted by all the affected individuals whether on leave or Ty.Duty. Nil report is also required.
GO (AN) has seen.
(N.C.DOGRA)
Sr. Accounts Officer(AN)
Nationwide Bank Strike on 26th November 2020 – BEFI Strike Notice
Circular No.77/2020
10th November 2020
To all Units, Affiliates, Office Bearers, CC & GC Members
Dear Comrade,
General Strike on 26th November 2020
With an aim of putting resistance to the destructive approach of ruling Govt. at the centre being manifested to the country and its people at large; the toiling masses of the country are going to observe 20th nationwide General Strike, since advent of new economic policy in 1991, on 26th Nov 2020 at the call of National Platform of Central Trade Unions (CTUs) and sector wise Federations.
BEFI has rich tradition of participating in all such strike actions including other protest programme along with the working class of the country. Since April this year, starting from the lockdown period, our comrades are participating in the movements of the working class of the country to oppose the anti nation policies of the Govt.
We understand that the banking sector as a whole is subjected to unprecedented onslaughts from the Govt. as part of its plan to dismantle the public sector financial institutions of the country. We must realise that this is not ‘another strike’; we should be prepared for many more strike actions in near future to halt the desperate Govt.
Strike Notice will be served by BEFI on 11th Nov. 2020. We have decided for some preparatory programme listed below. More than 25 crore people are going to take part in the General Strike and it is our responsibility to reach all the employees, officers, customers with our following demands to make them aware of the imminent danger and involve them in the ensuing struggle. We call upon our Units and Affiliates to take necessary initiatives to observe our programme at all places along with other programme declared by the CTUs and fraternal federations.
Demands
1. 7 point demands of CTUs and sector-wise Federations adopted in National Convention on 2nd October 2020;
2. No dilution of Govt. Equity in Public Sector Banks; Recapitalise adequately;
3. Recover written off amounts and bad debts from big borrowers; Take stringent measures against willful defaulters;
4. Stop outsourcing in violation of industry level settlement; Regularise Casual Workers engaged by different banks;
5. Repeal Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act 2020; Strengthen Cooperative Banking sector;
6. Scrap NPS; Extend Defined Pension Scheme to all; Revise Pension of bank retirees in RBI pattern;
7. Increase rate of interest on bank deposits; Reduce bank charges levied on common customers.
Programme
11 Nov. 2020 : Submission of Strike Notice;
12-22 Nov. 2020 : Extensive meetings: physical/virtual/public;
17-18 Nov. 2020 : Mass postering at prominent places; (Posters with bank related demands to be printed by Units in vernacular)
23 Nov. 2020 : Rally at State capitals & District Head Quarters;
23-25 Nov. 2020 : Memorandum to all Branch heads; (Text of Memorandum will be sent later)
24 Nov. 2020 : Badge wearing; (Badges to be printed in vernacular by Units)
26 Nov. 2020 : Nationwide Bank Strike.
With greetings,
Yours comradely,
.
(Debasish Basu Chaudhury)
General Secretary
Source : BEFI
Process for transfer of account in National (Small) Savings Schemes – SB Order No. 37/2020
SB Order No. 37/2020
e.F.No.113-02/2019-SB
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001
Date: 10.11.2020
To
All Head of Circles/Regions
Subject :- Regarding revision of process for transfer of account in National (Small) Savings Schemes.
Sir / Madam,
Kindly refer to the SB Order No. 12/2020, issued vide this office letter No. 116-12/2016-SB dated 14.05.2020. This office has been receiving representations from various sections regarding delay during manual transfer of account transfer application to home SOL and amendment/restoration of the provisions for transfer of account in National (Small) Savings Schemes.
2. The issue has been examined in this office in view of delay in account transfer process. Matter was taken up with the nodal Ministry’. In accordance with Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance’s O.M. no. 1/8/2016-NS dated 27.10.2020 the competent authority has decided to revise account transfer process as below.
Also Read : Dept of Posts SB Order : Relaxation guidelines in Small Savings Schemes
3.Accordingly, replace the text of note below rule 43(2) (a) in POSB (CBS) Manual.
Note: – Transfer of account shall be done by the HPO only. If application for transfer of account along with prescribed documents is presented at SO where the account stands or at other SO, the respective SPM shall send the application along with documents to their respective HO through account bag by entering in list of documents and details of such applications should be entered in a register to be maintained in manuscript. After receipt of transfer application at HO the HO will perform account transfer process as prescribed in rule 43(2) (a) of POSB (CBS) Manual.
4. It is requested that this SB order may be circulated to all concerned including CBS Post Offices for information and necessary action accordingly.
5. This issues with the approval of competent authority.
Yours faithfully,
(Devendra Sharma)
Assistant Director (SB)
LTC Cash Voucher Scheme – Finmin released FAQ-2
No. 12(2)/2020-E.II(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi
Dated 10th November, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Clarification regarding queries being received in respect of Special cash package equivalent of Leave Travel Concession Fare for Central Government Employees during the Block 2018-21 (FAQ No. 2).
The undersigned is directed to say that this Department has been receiving a number of queries 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 on 12th October, 2020. A set of frequently asked questions have already been clarified vide this Department’s O.M. of even No. dated 20th October, 2020 and is available on this Department’s website viz. doe.gov.in.
- A further set of frequently asked questions have been clarified and are attached herewith at Annexure-`A’.
- This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
(S.Naganathan)
Deputy Secretary E.II(A)
All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India
FAQ NO 2
FAQ ON LTC CASH VOUCHER SCHEME
An employee whose workplace and hometown are same and is eligible for only one all India LTC in one Block Year. If that LTC is exhausted, will he be eligible for this scheme?
No. The scheme is in lieu of one LTC available during the block year.
If an employee does not have enough leave or less than the minimum balance of 40 days which is required in his leave account and avail leave encashment for LTC, whether he will be eligible for leave encashment in this scheme?
Leave encashment is to be in accordance with LTC Rules. The employee can however avail the benefit of scheme without the leave encashment if such encashment is not available.
If an employee has already availed hometown LTC(only for self) for 2018-19 along with leave encashment, can he now claim LTC cash voucher scheme with LTC for self from block year 2020-21 and for remaining family members from block 2018-19?
Yes. He can claim leave encashment as per the scheme provided it does not exceed the maximum limit of 60 days eligible for encashment.
If both husband and wife are working in the central government, if one is availing LTC cash voucher scheme for self and spouse and also taking LTC leave encashment, then can the spouse avail LTC leave encashment separately?
Yes
If an employee avails only deemed LTC fare without leave encashment, and spends less than or equal to three times of the deemed fare entitlement, how much reimbursement will he get?
Reimbursement will be on pro-rata basis.
Whether purchase of goods/services on loan/EMI, will be covered under this scheme?
Purchase of any goods or services which attract GST of 12% and above qualify for reimbursement under this scheme. Purchases on EMI basis are also permissible. The purchase should have been effected after the issue of the order i.e. 12.10.2020 and should have an invoice.
For those officials having three Hometown LTCs and one all India LTC, can they avail special cash package for year 2020 in 2021(upto 31.03.2021) and avail LTC for 2021 also in 2021?
The scheme is valid up to 31.3.2021 and is in lieu of the available LTC. An official may avail LTC for 2021 in 2021 provided the same has not been foregone in lieu of the benefits of the said scheme.
If a fresh recruit who is governed by LTC Rules for New Recruits is in his 8th year after recruitment opts for this scheme, can he submit bills having date of January-March 2021?
Yes, but one block year of LTC/ or one LTC to be foregone to avail the benefits of the Special Scheme.
Since the fresh recruits are not allocated block year, can they avail this scheme?
Yes
Can the payment be made by cheque /DD / Banker’s Cheque/ NEFT/ RTGS?
Yes
If a defence employee wants to buy a car from defence canteen, attracting only 14% GST as against 28% GST in the market, can he avail this scheme?
As per scheme Goods & Services attracting GST of 12% or more can be purchased.
If an employee has already exhausted 60 days of Leave Encashment, can he further avail 10 days Leave Encashment?
No. He can avail only deemed fare value.
If an employee is availing Cash scheme against year 2018-19 (extended till 31.12.2020), can he submit bills from January, 2021 to March, 2021?
Yes, provided the transactions occurred on or after 12.10.2020 and bills are submitted before 31.03.2021.
If a child is less than 5 year old then he is not eligible for rail fare, will he be counted as a dependent for this scheme?
Yes. Provided the child is eligible as a dependent in accordance with LTC Rules.
Is this scheme applicable to the Autonomous Bodies?
Autonomous Bodies can adopt the scheme provided they are already implementing LTC scheme similar to the Central Government’s Scheme, before 12.10.2020.
Whether any advance will be given like LTC advance?
Please refer to para 4 Of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM No.12(2)/20/E-IIA dated 12.10.2020. It has been stated that an amount up to 100% of leave encashment and 50% of the value of deemed fare may be paid as advance into the bank account of employee.
Whether we can purchase different items under this scheme like we purchase washing machine, mobile, AC or not?
Yes. An individual can purchase different items which attract GST of 12% and more. The payment should be made through digital mode.
I availed home LTC in 2019. What is my eligibility position for LTC cash voucher scheme?
This scheme is for the LTC block of 2018-21. Normally, a block contains two LTC fare [home town and anywhere in India]. If one has been availed and the other remaining, the same can be utilized for this purpose. Any unutilized LTC of the block of 2018-21 is eligible.
How spending of 3 to 4 times on purchasing of products will be tracked? Will purchase made online from e-commerce website be acceptable?
Any purchase with digital mode is to be supported by invoice. Based on production of invoice the spending is calculated. The intention of this scheme is to encourage every mode of purchase. It is for the employee to choose a suitable digital mode.
I purchased certain items after 12.10.2020 but before formally exercising my option. Can it be counted for reimbursement?
All eligible purchases on or after 12.10.2020 and before 31.3.2021 can be counted.
Whether the advance taken under the scheme is to be settled within 30 days of disbursal of advance as stipulated under LTC rules. Can receipt be in the name of any dependent?
The Special Cash Package Scheme in lieu of one LTC is to compensate and incentivise consumption by Government Employees and the benefits can be availed up to 31.03.2021. Para 4 of O.M. dated 12.10.2020 provides for advance to Government employees in lieu of LTC fare and Leave encashment. As this is a Special Cash Package, the rules relating to advance taken under LTC are not applicable in the present scheme. Accordingly it is clarified that:
(i) The advance taken under the scheme shall be settled on or before 31st March 2021, and
(ii) the invoices of the goods and services purchased as per the scheme may be in the name of spouse or any family member who are eligible for LTC Fare as declared in the Service records.
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Government is helping the pensioners to be “Atamnirbhar” in life: Dr Jitendra Singh
Government is helping the pensioners to be “Atamnirbhar” in life: Dr Jitendra Singh
MoS, Jitendra Singh addresses the interactive programme on “Power of Thoughts and Meditation in Covid-19 pandemic” for pensioners
The Union Minister of State (I/C) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that under the able leadership of Prime Mininster, Shri Narendra Modi, the Department of Pensions & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) is trying to make the pensioners “Atamnirbhar” by promoting the Digital Life Certificate for pensioners which can be given from the comfort of one’s home also. Earlier due to difficulties faced by the pensioners in submitting the Life Certificate because of Covid-19 pandemic , the Government has relaxed the existing timeline for submission of Life Certificate from 1st November, 2020 to 31st December 2020, MoS said.
Addressing an interactive session of Bhrahma Kumari Sister Shivani, on “Power of Thoughts and Meditation in Covid-19 pandemic” organized by DoPPW here today, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the Pensioners as senior citizens being the most vulnerable group in the wake of the Covid 19 pandemic, need a helping hand and compassionate ears in addition to medical care and such programmes will help them to tackle their mental stress level thus protecting them from physical illness as well.
While appreciating the inevitable style of Bhrahma Kumari Sister Shivani in making her point, Shri Jitendra Singh said that senior citizens always have lot to offer to the society and their valuable experiences can bring changes to the society. The key to happiness is being greatful for all that we have and to be self content which is enshrined in all ancient scriptures and now it has also been acknowledged by science that mental and emotional well being leads to better physical health and immunity against diseases, he said.
Endorsing the thoughts on building positivity in life given by Bhrahma Kumari Sister Shivani in her address, the Minister said that life style modifications are must in this period of Covid-19 Pandemic as one should liberate oneself from nagging thoughts. He said that though the average life span has increased in India to in recent years but one should add life to the years and not years to the life.
Earlier addressing the programme, Bhrahma Kumari Sister Shivani call for keeping oneself energized with positive thoughts in this period of Covid-19 pandemic and make the others energized like a well lit Diya giving energy to the other Diyas. Through their sanskars, they can take care of not only their own emotional well being but also contribute to emotional strength of everyone else in home and in society as they are the givers of unconditional emotional support, stability, hope and love to all younger members of their family and society at large, she added.
Dr Kshatrapati Shivaji, Secretary (Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare ) and Shri Sanjiv Narain Mathur Joint Secretary (Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare) along with other senior officials and office bearers of the Pensioners’ Associations were present in this online event.
This programme was aimed to sensitize senior pensioner on mental wellbeing during Corona pandemic . The DoPPW has been taking extra efforts for organizing programs for addressing pensioners’ health issues including providing counseling for Covid 19, yoga sessions for enhancing immunity and overall health, through video-conferencing connecting large number of pensioners across India with the help of Pensioners Associations.