F.No.22/5/2017-CS-I (APAR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
CS — I (APAR)
2nd Floor, A Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi.
Dated : 6th November, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject;- Digitalisation of APARs in respect of CSS officers.
e-HRMS, an online platform was launched for central government employees as part of good governance, to furnish a comprehensive view of the human resource deployed by the Government, so that all processes of personnel management from hiring to retiring will be on digital platform and manual system of handling personnel matters will be dispensed with.
2. In order to fulfil the objectives of the e-HRMS, a total of 20 modules have been developed so far for various service related activities. SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window) is one of the applications, which will be merged in the e-HRMS.
3. In order to bring all the physical APARs of CSS officers into the online SPARROW system, it has been decided to digitalize the APARs of CSS officers and migrate them into SPARROW portal in a phased manner. The APARs of US and above are already available in CS-I Division, whereas the APAR dossiers of ASO and SOs are maintained in respective cadre units.
4. The legacy APARs of US and above officers are already being digitized. In the next stage, APARs of SOs will be taken up for digitization. As a part of this activity, in the first instant APARs of the senior most SOs belonging to Select List 2011 and 2012 and earlier SLs will be taken up.
5. Hence, all the cadre units are requested to send the APAR dossiers of the SOs of SL 2011 and 2012 & earlier SLs, if any, within 5 working days from the issue of this O.M. to CS-I Division to enable the digitization of their APARs.
This may please be treated as “Most urgent”.
(P. Bairagi Sahu)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
All Members of the Association
(Designated Officers)
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of November, December 2020 & January 2021 under X BPS/ Joint Note dated 25.5.2015
The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (Base1960=100) for the quarter ended September 2020 are as follows:-
July 2020 – 7669.50
August 2020 – 7715.15
September2020 – 7757.15 (Base 2016 = 100)
The average CPI of the above is 7713.93 and accordingly the number of DA slabs are 818 (7713 – 4440= 3273/4= 818 Slabs) The last quarterly Payment of DA was at 775 Slabs. Hence, there is an increase in DA slabs of 43 i.e. 818 Slabs for payment of DA for the quarter November, December 2020 & January 2021.
In terms of clause 7 of the 10th Bipartite Settlement dated 25.05.2015 and clause 3 of the Joint Note dated 25.05.2015, the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to workmen and officer employees for the months of November, December 2020 & January 2021 shall be 81.80 % of ‘pay’. While arriving at dearness allowance payable, decimals from third place may please be ignored.
F.No.12(2)/2020-E.IIA (Pt.)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi,
Dated: 4th November, 2020.
Office Memorandum
Subject : Grant of Advance – Special festival package to Government Servants.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 12th October, 2020 followed by SOP/instructions for DDOs vide OM of even number dated 13th and 16th October, 2020 on the above mentioned subject.
2. In this regard, all Ministries /Departments are requested to instruct the concerned Drawing & Disbursing Officers (DDOs) to ensure the disbursement of pre-paid UTSAV Card to the applicant Government Servants well in advance before Deepawali.
3. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
(Prateek Kumar Singh)
Deputy Secretary to the government of India
Tele: 23092604
F. No.12(2)/2020-EII(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
E.II(A) Branch
North Block, New Delhi
4th November, 2020
Office Memorandum
Sub: Special Cash Package equivalent in lieu of Leave Travel Concession Fare for Central Government Employees during the Block 2018-2021 – Clarification reg.
2. Ministries/ Departments have raised queries/clarifications with regard to (i) whether the advance taken as per the scheme shall be settled within 30 days of disbursal of advance and (ii) whether the invoice can be in the name of spouse and / or any family member who are eligible for LTC,
3. 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
(i) 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.
4. This issues with the approval of Secretary (Expenditure).
(B.K. Manthan)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt of India
(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA)
F.NO. 5(2)-B(PD)/2020
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
(Budget Division)
New Delhi, the 27th October, 2020
RESOLUTION
It is announced for general information that during the year 2020-2021, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (Seven point one percent) w.e.f. 1st October, 2020 to 31st December, 2020. This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1st October, 2020. The funds concerned are:
The Cabinet Secretary,
Cabinet Secretariat,
Government of India,
Rastrapathi Bhawan,
NEW DELHI.
Dear Sir,
This is to give notice that the employees who are members of the affiliated organisations of the Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers will go on One Day Nationwide strike on 26th November-2020.
The Charter of demands in pursuance of which the employees will embark upon the one day strike action is enclosed.
Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely,
(R.N. Parashar)
Secretary General,
Encl: Charter of demands.
CHARTER OF DEMANDS
1. Scrap New Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS). Restore old defined benefit Pension Scheme (OPS) to all employees. Guarantee 50% of the last pay drawn as minimum pension.
2. (a) Scrap the draconian FR 56((j) & (i) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972. Stop terrorizing and victimizing employees.
(b) Withdraw the attack against the recognised status of Associations and Federations.
(c) Withdraw the anti-worker Wage/Labour codes and other anti-labour reforms.
(d) Stop attack on trade union rights.
3. (a) Withdraw the orders freezing the DA and DR of employees and Pensioners and impounding of arrears till 30-06-2021.
(b) Implement five year wage revision and Pension revision to Central Government employees and Pensioners. Appoint 8th Central Pay Commission and revise the Pay, Allowances and Pensionary benefits of Central Government employees and Pensioners with effect from 01-01-2021.
(c) Honour the assurance given by Group of Ministers (GoM) to NJCA leaders on 30-06-2016. Increase minimum pay and fitment formula recommended by 7th CPC. Grant HRA arrears from 01-01-2016.
(d) Withdraw “Very Good” bench mark for MACP, grant promotional heirarchy and date of effect of MACP from 01-01-2006.
(e) Grant Option-1 parity recommended by 7th CPC to all Central Govt. Pensioners. Grant one notional increment to those who retired on 30th June.
(f) Settle all anomalies arising out of 7th CPC implementation.
4. Stop ban on creation of new posts. Fill up all seven lakhs vacant posts in Central Government departments in a time bound manner. Scrap National Recruitment Agency and introduce Departmentwise recruitment and Regional recruitment for Group B and C posts. Stop re-engaging retired personnel in Central Govt. services.
5. Stop Corporatisation and privatisation of Railways, Defence and Postal Departments. Withdraw closure/merger orders of Govt. of India Printing Presses and Postal Stores depots/Postal Stamp depots. Stop proposed move to close down salt department. Stop outsourcing and closure of Govt. establishments.
6. (a) Regularisation of Gramin Dak Sevaks and grant of Civil Servants status. Implement remaining positive recommendations of Kamalesh Chandra Committee Report.
(b) Regularise all casual and contract workers including those joined service on or after 01-09-1993.
7. Settle all Covid-9 related issues pertaining to Central Govt. employees and Pensioners on top priority basis. Treat the period of absence during lock down as duty. Grant full wages to casual, part-time, contingent and contract workers during the lock down period.
8. Grant equal pay for equal work for all. Remove disparity in pay scales between Central Secretariat staff and similarly placed staff working in field units of various departments.
9. Implement 7th CPC wage revision and pension revision to remaining Auton omous body employees and pensioners. Ensure payment of full arrears without further delay. Grant Bonus to Autonomous body employees pending from 2016-17 onwards.
10. Remove arbitrary 5% ceiling imposed on compassionate appointments. Grant appointment in all eligible cases.
11. Grant five time-bound promotions to all Group B & C employees. Complete cadre review in all departments in a time bound manner.
12. Ensure prompt functioning of various negotiating forums under the JCM Scheme at all levels.
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
(Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. Of India)
Head Office
Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan, 14-Bhikaiji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066
No.WSU/25(1)/2018-19/PLB
Date: 22.10.2020
All Addl. CPFC (Zones),
RPFC-I (ASD), Head Office &
Director (PDNASS) and
All Regional P.F. Commissioners-Incharge of
Regional Offices.
Sub: Declaration of Productivity Linked Bonus (P.L.B.) for the employees of the EPFO for the year 2019-2020
Sir/Madam,
The Central Government has conveyed its approval to the existing Productivity Linked Bonus Scheme for the year 2019-2020 for the employees of EPFO vide letter No A- 26022/1/94-SS-1 (Pt) dated 22nd October, 2020.
2. Accordingly, the competent authority is pleased to convey the approval for payment of the Productivity Linked Bonus for the year 2019-2020 for 60 (Sixty) days in all the offices of EPFO. The bonus of 60 days has been assessed on the basis of data/information submitted by the Zonal Offices in compliance to Head Office letter dated 07.10.2020. The payment of bonus is to be released to all Group ‘C’ and Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) employees of EPFO.
3. The quantum of bonus may be assessed as per the following formula:-
=(AVERAGE EMOLUMENTS) X (NUMBER OF DAYS OF BONUS) 30.4*
(* Average number of days in a month)
4. The expenditure incurred for payment of bonus may be debited from the budget head “Productivity Linked Bonus.” It may be ensured that Bonus is disbursed as per eligibility.
OFFICE OF THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS)
DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD – 211 014
EPBAX Tele- (053201877; 2491879, 2421880 Extn-3120
Call Centre No (Toll Free) – 18001805325 (Timing – 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM)
(Through website)
Circular No 214
No. AT/Tech/30/Vol-XX
Dated: 21/10/2020
To
1. 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 Director of Treasuries (all states)
3. The Manger CPPC of Public Sector Banks including IDBI
4. The CDA (PD), Belvedee Complex, Ayudh Path, Meerut-250001
5. The CDA-Chennai, 618, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai-600018
6. The Nodal Officers (ICICI/ AXIS/HDFC Bank)….
7. The Pay & Accounts Officer, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Port Blair
8. The Pay & Accounts Officer, Govt. of Maharashtra,
Free Press Journal Marg, Mumbai-400021
9. The Pay & Accounts Officer, No. III (Pensions), Delhi Administration,
R K Puram, New Delhi
10. The Pay & Accounts Officer, No. V (Pensions), Delhi Administration, Tis Hajari, Delhi
11. Military and Air Attache, Indian Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal.
12. The all DPDOs
13. The Post Master Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir Circle, Srinagar
Subject: Extension of period for submission of Life Certificate from October 2020 till December 2020.
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Govt. of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare O.M. No. No.18/1/2020-P&PW/(C)-6681 dated 11/09/2020 and OM No. 1/2/0/2018-P&PW(E) dated 18/07/2019 on the above subject are reproduced herewith for immediate implementation of provisions contained in above OM mutatis-mutandis to Defence pensioners/family pensioners by the Pension Disbursing Authorities.
2. Further, Para-4 of above OM No.18/1/2020-P&PW/(C)-6681 dated 11/09/2020 provides Video based Customer Identification Process (V-CIP) based on RBI Notification No. RBI/2019-20/138 dated 09/01/2020 in order to avoid rush at the bank branches.
3. All Pension Disbursing Authorities are requested to take necessary action as per provisions contained in above OMs.
4. This Circular is available on this office website www.pcdapension.nic.in.
मोदी सरकार के तहत कार्मिक एवं प्रशिक्षण विभाग (डीओपीटी) द्वारा लाए गए कुछ प्रमुख सुधारों के बारे में जानकारी देते हुए, केंद्रीय पूर्वोत्तर क्षेत्र विकास राज्य मंत्री (स्वतंत्र प्रभार), प्रधानमंत्री कार्यालय, कार्मिक, लोक शिकायत, पेंशन, परमाणु ऊर्जा एवं अंतरिक्ष राज्यमंत्री डॉ. जितेंद्र सिंह ने आज कहा कि सरकार के पुरुष कर्मचारी भी अब बच्चों की देखभाल से संबंधित अवकाश के हकदार होंगे।
हालांकि, डॉ. जितेंद्र सिंह ने कहा कि बच्चों की देखभाल से संबंधित अवकाश (सीसीएल) का प्रावधान और विशेषाधिकार केवल उन पुरुष कर्मचारियों के लिए उपलब्ध होगा जो “एकल पुरुष अभिभावक” हैं। इस श्रेणी में वैसे पुरुष कर्मचारी शामिल हो सकते हैं जो विधुर या तलाकशुदा या अविवाहित हैं और इस कारण एकल अभिभावक के रूप में उन पर बच्चे की देखभाल की जिम्मेदारी है।
इस कदम को सरकारी कर्मचारियों के जीवन यापन को आसान बनाने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण और प्रगतिशील सुधार बताते हुए, डॉ. जितेंद्र सिंह ने कहा कि इस संबंध में आदेश कुछ समय पहले जारी कर दिए गए थे, लेकिन किन्ही वजहों से जनता में इसका पर्याप्त प्रचार नहीं हो पाया।
इस प्रावधान में थोड़ी और ढील दिये जाने की जानकारी देते डॉ. जितेंद्र सिंह ने बताया कि बच्चों की देखभाल से संबंधित अवकाश पर जाने वाला कोई कर्मचारी अब सक्षम प्राधिकारी की पूर्व स्वीकृति से मुख्यालय छोड़ सकता है। इसके अलावा, उस कर्मचारी द्वारा छुट्टी यात्रा रियायत (एलटीसी) का लाभ उठाया जा सकता है, भले ही वह बच्चों की देखभाल से संबंधित अवकाश पर हो। इस बारे में और अधिक जानकारी देते हुए, उन्होंने बताया कि बच्चों की देखभाल से संबंधित अवकाश की मंजूरी पहले 365 दिनों के लिए 100% सवेतन अवकाश और अगले 365 दिनों के लिए 80% सवेतन अवकाश के साथ दी जा सकती है।
डॉ. जितेंद्र सिंह ने कहा कि कुछ समय से प्राप्त जानकारी के आधार पर, इस संबंध में उठाया एक अन्य कल्याणकारी कदम यह है कि एक दिव्यांग बच्चे के मामले में, चाइल्ड केयर लीव को बच्चे की 22 वर्ष की आयु तक ही दिए जाने के प्रावधान को हटा दिया गया है और अब किसी भी उम्र के दिव्यांग बच्चे के लिए सरकारी कर्मचारी द्वारा चाइल्ड केयर लीव का लाभ उठाया जा सकता है।
डॉ. जितेंद्र सिंह ने कहा कि प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी के व्यक्तिगत हस्तक्षेप एवं संलग्नता और शासन सुधारों पर उनके विशेष जोर की वजह से पिछले छह वर्षों में डीओपीटी में कई उल्लेखनीय निर्णय लेना संभव हुआ है। उन्होंने कहा कि इन सभी फैसलों का मूल उद्देश्य हमेशा एक सरकारी कर्मचारी को अपनी अधिकतम क्षमता के साथ योगदान करने में सक्षम बनाना रहा है। वहीं, भ्रष्टाचार या काम में खराब प्रदर्शन के प्रति कोई ढिलाई या उदारता नहीं बरती जायेगी।
While briefing about some of the major reforms brought by Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) under the Modi government, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said today that the male employees of the government are also now entitled to Child Care Leave.
However, Dr Jitendra Singh said that the provision and privilege of Child Care Leave (CCL) will be available only for those male employees who happen to be “single male parent”, which may include male employees who are widowers or divorcees or even unmarried and may therefore, be expected to take up the responsibility of child care as a single – handed parent.
Describing it as a path-breaking and progressive reform to bring ease of living for government servants, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the orders regarding this had been issued quite some time back but somehow did not receive enough circulation in the public.
In a further relaxation to this provision, Dr Jitendra Singh informed that an employee on Child Care Leave may now leave the head quarter with the prior approval of Competent Authority. In addition, the Leave Travel Concession (LTC) may be availed by the employee even if he is on Child Care Leave. Elaborating further, he informed that Child Care Leave can be granted at 100% of leave salary for the first 365 days and 80% of leave salary for the next 365 days.
Based on the inputs over a period of time, Dr Jitendra Singh said, another welfare measure introduced in this regard is that in case of a disabled child, the condition of availing Child Care Leave up to the age of 22 years of the child has been removed and now Child Care Leave can be availed by a government servant for a disabled child of any age.
With the personal intervention and indulgence of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi and his special emphasis on governance reforms, Dr Jitendra Singh said, it has been possible to make several out-of-box decisions in the DoPT over the last six years. Basic purpose behind all these decisions has always been to enable a government employee to contribute to the maximum of his potential, although at the same time there will be no leniency or tolerance toward corruption or non-performance, he said.
