Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
Nabanna, Howrah
No. 2537 -F(Y)
Dated 28th August, 2020
ORDER
A large section of the population. particularly the most vulnerable among them viz, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes, elderly, widows. disabled, farmers, fishermen, poor folk artists etc have been badly affected the outbreak of COVID -19.
In order to support these vulnerable sections of population. the State Government ha already introduced a Comprehensive Social Security Scheme named, ‘Jai Bangla’. All the existing social security schemes of the State Government including two new schemes, Toposilii Bandhu and Jai Jahar for 100 % coverage under the old age pension of all SCs and STs above the age of 60 years respectively have been brought under one scheme `Jai Bangla’.
Under `Jai Bangla’, apart from the increase in the coverage of people under Old Age. Widow and Disability Pension, the pension amount has been increased to Rs 1000 per month. In order to give immedialc relief to the beneficiaries of ‘Jai Bangla’ scheme. the State Government has already released the advance payment of monthly pension for the month of April & May, 2020 vide order no. 1381-F(Y) dated 23-1 March 2020 and for June & July, 2020 vide order no, 1764-F(Y) dated 19th May 2020 and for August & September, 2020 vide order no. 290-F(Y) dated 15th July 2020
Now, considering the continuing hardship of the beneficiaries due this Covid-19 pandemic, the State Government has decided again to release payment in advance for the months of October & November 2020 at one time in October 2020,The amount will he credited directly into the Bank Accounts of the locneficiH ries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT),
It is, therefore, ordered that all the concerned Departments of the State Govenunent shall release the pension for the months of October. 2020 and November, 2020 under ‘Jai Bangla’ in the first week of October 2020
(H.K.Dwivedi)
Additional Chief Secretary
Finance Department
F.No. 14034/1/2013-Estt.(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 1st September, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Inclusion of sports disciplines in the list of games for recruitment of meritorious sports persons to any post in Group ‘C’ in Ministries/Department of Government of India- regarding.
The undersigned is directed to say that consolidated instructions to provide incentives for recruitment of meritorious sportsperson were issued vide Department of Personnel & Training Office Memorandum No. 14034/l/2013-Estt.(D) dated 3.10.2013. As per the O.M., forty three (43) sports disciplines have been identified for appointment of meritorious sportsperson to Group ‘C’ posts.
2. A proposal has been received from Department of Sports for inclusion of some more disciplines in the above list of Sport disciplines for recruitment of sportsperson to any Group ‘C’ post in Ministries/Department of Government of India.
3. It has now been decided to accept the recommendation of Department of Sports. Accordingly, the list of Sports/Games, as contained in para A IV of this Department’s O.M. No.14034/1/2013-Estt.(D) dated 3.10.2013 for the purpose of recruitment of sportsperson in Government of India is hereby revised. A revised updated list of sixty three (63) sports disciplines/games covered by the scheme is Appended.
4. All other conditions relating to eligibility, appointment, seniority etc. laid down in the O.M. dated 3.10.2013, and other related OMs, as amended from time to time, shall remain unaltered.
(Pradeep umar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
LIST OF GAMES/SPORTS WHICH QUALIFY MERITORIOUS SPORTS PERSONS FOR CONSIDERATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO GROUP ‘C’ POST UNDER CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
Sr.No
Sports / Games
1
Archery
2
Athletics
3
Atya- Patya
4
Badminton
5
Ball-Badminton
6
Baseball
7
BasketBall
8
Billiards & Snookers
9
Body-Building
10
Boxing
11
Bridge
12
Carrom
13
Chess
14
Cricket
IS.
Cycling
16
Cycling Polo
17
Deaf Sports
18
Equestrian
19
Fencing
20
Football
21
Golf
22
Gymnastics
23
Handball
24
Hockey
25
Ice-Hockey
26
Ice-Skating
27
Ice-Skiing
28
Judo
29
Kabaddi
30
Karate
31
Kayaking & Canoeing
32
Kho – Kho
33
Kudo
34
Mallakhamb
35
Motor Sports
36
Net Ball
37
Para Sports
(for sports discipline included in para Olympics and Para Asian Games)
e.F.No.113-02/2019-SB
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001
Date: 28.08.2020
To
All Heads of Circles/Regions
Subject :- Amendments to Rule 60 of POSB (CBS) Manual and Rule 87 of POSB Manual Volume I and deletion of Rule 165 of POSB(CBS) Manual and Rule 50 of POSB Manual Volume II regarding payment of the amount of National (Small) Savings Schemes accounts/certificates (all schemes) in the name of deceased depositor.
Sir / Madam,
To streamline the process for settlement of deceased claim cases in respect of National (Small) Savings Schemes and settlement of deceased claim quickly and smoothly, the competent authority has accordingly decided to amend the text of the aforesaid rules with immediate effect.
2. The process for settlement of deceased claim case in respect of accounts and certificates has combined in Rule 60 of POSB (CBS) Manual and Rule 87 of POSB Manual Volume I, as such Rule 165 of POSB (CBS) Manual and Rule 50 of POSB Manual Volume II is deleted to avoid duplicacy.
3. The revised text for Rule 60 of POSB (CBS) Manual and Rule 87 of POSB Manual Volume I is enclosed for information, guidance and further necessary action.
4. It is requested that this SB order may be circulated to all concerned including CBS/non-CBS Post Offices. In case where claims are not yet submitted or claims are already submitted but not yet sanctioned, these revised provisions should be made applicable.
This issues with the approval of competent authority.
Enclosed: – As above.
Yours faithfully,
(Devendra Sharma)
Assistant Director (SB)
F.No.1101319/2014-Estt.A.III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 1st September, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus(COVID-19) — Departmental canteens.
The undersigned is directed to convey that the OM of even number dated 28th August, 2020 regarding re-opening of Departmental Canteens stands withdrawn with immediate effect and until further orders. Accordingly, the instructions contained in OM dated 20th April, 2020 to keep the Departmental Canteens closed, shall continue to apply.
(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. E(W)2020/PS5-1/3
New Delhi, dated 31.08.2020
The General Managers (P)
All Indian Railways &
Production Units.
Sub : Modification in the ‘All India Leave Travel Concession’ (AILTC) Scheme to facilitate unblocking of Privilege Pass Account in exceptional circumstances.
Ref: Board’s letter No. E(W)2017/PS5-1/3 dated 10.09.2018.
The Scheme of AILTC, as notified vide Board’s above referred letter, does not contain any provision for unblocking/reopening of Privilege Pass Account (PPA), after issuance of Privilege Pass Surrender Certificate (PPSC)/Confirmation Note(CN). Consequent to the national lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic and suspension of tourism activities, the Railway Servants who have surrendered their Privilege Passes and obtained PPSC could not avail AILTC. Requests are being received from the affected employees for cancellation of their PPSCs and to reopen their PPA.
2. In order to mitigate the difficulties being faced in this regard by the Railway Servants, it has been decided with the approval of the Competent Authority to modify the restrictive provision contained in Para 4{viii) of Board’s letter cited under reference, by substituting the same as follows:-
“4(viii) Request for cancellation of PPSC and re-opening of PPA will be entertained only in exceptional cases. In such case, the applicant will submit an application to PIA, explaining the reasons for non-availing of AILTC with supporting documents, if any. The application must accompany the original PPSC and a Certificate to the effect that “the applicant has not drawn any LTC Advance or returned the advance drawn in full in accordance with the Rules regarding grant of LTC advance and adjustment thereof, as contained in CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988” from the Section handling LTC Claims. A decision on the request will be taken on the grounds whether the circumstances stated by the applicant are beyond his/her control or otherwise and by an officer of SAG level in the Personnel Department overseeing the Pass Section as Competent Authority. If approved by the Competent Authority, the PPSC as well as CN (wherever applicable), may be treated as ‘cancelled’ and PPA unblocked/ reopened for the respective year. In such cases where both husband and wife are Railway Servants and their PIAs are different, decision taken will also be intimated to PIA who has issued “Confirmation Note” to facilitate unblocking of PPA of the spouse. Request for issue of a fresh PPSC/CN will not be entertained in the same calendar year.”
5. Zonal Railways and PUs may note the above procedure and dispose of the requests, if any, accordingly.
6. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
Sd/-
(V. Muralidharan)
Dy. Director Estt. (Welfare)-I
Railway Board
Dr.Jitendra Singh emphasises that it is not only a Governance reform but also a socio-economic reform
National Recruitment Agency to bring paradigm shift in recruitment system and help meet the aspiration of the youth in finding the right job, opine Experts
National Recruitment Agency to bring paradigm shift in recruitment system and help meet the aspiration of the youth in finding the right job, experts opined in a Webinar organised by Press Information Bureau, Kolkata on the topic today. Experts from Industry, Government sector along with academicians deliberated and discussed about the potential and role of National Recruitment Agency from recruitment sector and policy perspective.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister of State (I/C) for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the decision is a Game-Changer in the recruitment sector that brings Recruitment to the villages and towns. He said that the Job opportunities to candidates is a transformational endeavour that would greatly enhance ease of living for the youth. He emphasised on better student recruitment process and on best practices in recruitment sector. Dr. Jitendra Singh said National Recruitment Agency to bring paradigm shift in recruitment system and help meet the aspiration of the youth in finding the proper job. He said that it is not only a Governance reform but also a socio-economic reform.
It is not only a Governance reform but also a socio-economic reform, says Union Minister of State (I/C) for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh
Shri Braj Raj Sharma, Former Chairman, SSC expressed optimism with the decision of National Recruitment Agency, as he said that job selection, recruitment and job opportunities has to seen in totality. He said it is WIN-WIN scenario for all in the value chain of recruitment, whether it is the job seekers, recruiting organisations or Human Resources personnel. He said that to begin with Common Eligibility Test would include recruitments by three agencies, viz. Staff Selection Commission, Railway Recruitment Board and the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. He said it would have special emphasis on developing examination infrastructure in the 117 aspirational districts. For students advantages are many, including doing away with appearing in multiple examinations and examinations in each district to encourage more and more women candidates, Divyangsand those from rural areas to apply for government jobs.
Shri Braj Raj Sharma, Former Chairman, SSC expressed optimism with the decision of National Recruitment Agency, as he said it is WIN-WIN scenario for all in the value chain of recruitment, whether it is the job seekers, recruiting organisations or Human Resources personnel
Shri Prem Pal Sharma, Former Executive Director and Joint Secretary, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways mentioned about the Challenges in examination infrastructure in Aspirational Districts. He said that positive aspect of the initiative is awareness and motivation for the rural candidates in job sector opportunities and the common eligibility Test would enable the candidates to appear once and apply to any or all of the recruitment agencies for the higher level of examination.
Shri A Nigam, Former Adviser Industrial Relations, Ministry of Railways said thatthe decision has be seen in the context of recent Government decision of National Educational Policy 2020. Vocational training at school level is a value addition for a job-seeker and would help the candidate in finding the job of their choice while applying for specialised job description, he said. So, other Government initiatives have to been seen in sync with the decision of the Government on National Recruitment Agency. He said India could play a vital role in global arena as population of youth with right talent is quintessential for growth and development of the country. He further said that proper HR planning and analysis at country/organisationallevelwould be an add-on to the success of the initiative.
Shri Arimardan Singh, Additional Director General, PIB Ranchi said just as health sector, investment and reforms in recruitment and education sector are a welcome initiatives. He said that the decision of the Government would help in better HR Management. He said that one examination i.e., CET in multiple languages, help ease the burden of candidates who are at present required to prepare for each of the examinations in different manner as per different curriculum.
Enunciating the positives of the National Recruitment Agency, Shri Soumya Dutta, General Secretary, AIBOC and Shri Asish Biswas, Former DGM SBI and Circle Development Officer, HR In-Charge, North-East Region, mentioned that the specialised job profile of banking sector would be helpful by one test at preliminary level and thereafter, Tier 2 and 3 examination help in placement of the right candidate for specific job description and profile. Shri Biswas said that NRA role is vital for selecting the right candidate at the right time for various Government job and help address the demand of youth in finding job in fitment with their talent and potential.
Shri Sanyuk Banerjee, Advocate, District Judges Court, PurboBardhamaansaid that the efficacy and efficiency of the National Recruitment Agency depends on the job-seeking candidates who have to be proactive in selecting the job as per their choice at the right time and right organisation.For candidates, performance in the National Recruitment Agency is an endeavour to find the right job of his/her choice, he said. He discussed about the initiative’s advantages for Women candidates and candidates from rural areas of the country and how the decision could help in more accessibility of recruitment opportunities for candidates.
Abdur Rahman Mallick, Advocate, Delhi High Court said that reforms in the recruitment sector with job opportunities for younger population of this country is in line with the essence of Constitution of India – Right to Life with Human Dignity and a welcome initiative in that endeavour.
The entire webinar was planned and coordinated by Shri SamratBandyopadhyay, Deputy Director (M & C), PIB, Kolkata. Along with eminent journalists and other government senior officials including Ms Jane Namchu,ADG(M&C) from Doordarshan Kolkata, All India Radio Kolkata, PIB Ranchi and PIB Patna were also present on the occasion.
The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of the retail prices of selected items collected from 289 markets spread over 78 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 78 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of July, 2020 is being released in this press release.
The All-India CPI-IW for July, 2020 increased by 4 points and stood at 336 (three hundred and thirty six). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 1.20 per cent between June and July, 2020 compared to (+) 0.95 per cent increase between corresponding months of previous year.
The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Housing group contributing (+) 2.28 percentage points to the total change. The Food index further accentuated the overall index by (+) 1.77 percentage points. At item level, Wheat Atta, Mustard Oil, Milk (Buffalo), Green Chillies, Brinjal, Gourd, Palak, Parval, Potato, Tomato, Snack Saltish, Cooking Gas, Fire Wood, Bus Fare, Petrol, Tailoring Charges, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Rice, Fish Fresh, Goat Meat, Poultry (Chicken), Lemon, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.
At centre level, Jamshedpur recorded the maximum increase of 36 points followed by Haldia (23 points), Tiruchirapally (13 points), Kodarma and Faridabad (12 points each), Srinagar (11 points), Lucknow and Doom-Dooma Tinsukia (10 points each). Among others, 8 points increase was observed in 2 centres, 7 points in 5 centres, 6 points in 8 centres, 5 points in 7 centres, 4 points in 10 centres, 3 points in 9 centres, 2 points in another 9 centres and 1 point in yet another 9 centres. On the contrary, Madurai recorded the maximum decrease of 5 points. Among others, 3 points decrease was observed in 1 centre, 2 points in another 1 centre and 1 point in 2 centres. Rest of 6 centres’ indices remained stationary.
The indices of 31 centres are above All-India Index and 45 centres’ indices are below national average. The indices of Chhindwara & Jalandhar centres remained at par with All-India Index.
Year-on-year inflation based on all-items stood at 5.33 per cent for July, 2020 as compared to 5.06 per cent for the previous month and 5.98 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 6.38 per cent against 5.49 per cent of the previous month and 4.78 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.
Sr. No.
Groups
July, 2019
June, 2020
July, 2020
I
Food Group
329
346
350
II
Pan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants
390
404
406
III
Fuel & Light
277
297
299
IV
Housing
434
450
465
V
Clothing, Bedding & Footwear
225
229
229
VI
Miscellaneous Group
253
257
260
General Index
319
332
336
Speaking about CPI-IW for July, 2020 Shri Santosh Gangwar, Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment the increase in CPI-IW will have a positive effect on wages/salaries of industrial workers engaged in organized sector besides Government employees and pensioners. He added that the rise in annual inflation is mainly due to hike in house rent and items like Potato, Tomato, Medicine, Bus Fare, Petrol, etc.
Shri DPS Negi, Director General of Labour Bureau while releasing the index said “The increase in CPI-IW will have a positive effect on wages/salaries of industrial workers engaged in organized sector besides Government employees and pensioners. Despite various constraints faced by field staff in collection of price data in view of COVID-19, Labour Bureau has brought out the monthly indices as per the schedule time frame without interruption. Rise in index is mainly due to Housing and Food Group items. Housing index is revised on six monthly basis in January and July of every year. Among food, Potato and Tomato are the determining factors for the rise. Besides, fuel items viz. Cooking Gas and Petrol also experienced a hike in prices
O/o The Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension), Draupadighat, Allahabad – 211014 website : www.pcdapension.nic.in
Circular No. C-209
No.G1/C/0176/Vol-XVII/Tech
O/o the PCDA (P), Allahabad
Dated: 13.07.2020
To,
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(All Head of Department under Min. of Defence)
Sub :- Change of address of CPPC of State Bank of India.
Ref: – This office Important Circular No.183, dated 28.02.2018.
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Please refer to this office circular cited under reference wherein details of CPPCs of State Bank of India consequent upon acquisition of five associate banks were issued.
Now, SBI CPPC Banglore has change his present address and shifted to below mentioned address:
Centralized Pension Processing Centre (CPPC) State Bank of India 2nd Floor, B Block BKG Complex No.1 Avenue Road Bangalore-560009
2. Necessary action in dealing with pension cases may be taken accordingly.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. D-43/43/2020-F(E)Ill
New Delhi, Dated : 25.08.2020
The GMs/Principal Financial Advisors,
All Zonal Railways/Production Units,
(As per mailing list)
Subject : Relaxation of Rule 96 of Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 for payment of provisional Family Pension on death of a Government Servant during service – regarding.
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A copy of Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW’s) ‘O .M No. 1/11/2020-P&PW(E) dated 29th July, 2020 along with proforma for sanction of the provisional family pension is enclosed herewith for compliance and guidance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also Rule 54, Rule 80 and Rule 80-A of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 correspond to Rule 75, Rule 95 and Rule 96 of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993 respectively. Also, Form 14 and Form 18 of the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, referred to in the aforesaid O.M. dated 29th July, 2020, correspond to Form 10 and Form 16 of the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993, respectively.
(G. Priya Sudarsani)
Director, Finance (Estt.),
Railway Board.
