West Bengal GPF Interest Rate from July to September 2020
August 7, 2020
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT Audit Branch
No. 2356-F(J)-N.B. Dated: the 6th August, 2020
RESOLUTION
The Governor is pleased to decide that during the period from 01.07.2020 to 30.09.2020, accumulation at the credit of the subscribers to General Provident Fund and other similar funds under the administrative control of the Government of West Bengal shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (seven point one percent) per annum. The rate will be in force during this financial year for the period from 01.07.2020 to 30.09.2020. The funds concerned are:-
e.F.No. 114-02-2002-SB(Pt-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(F.S. Division)
Dak Bhawan. New Delhi-110001
Dated: – 10/08/2020
To,
All Head of Circles/Regions,
Subject : Regarding amendment in SB-5 and SB-5A passbooks used in CBS and non CBS Post Offices.
Sir/Madam.
In continuation of SB Order 10/2017 dated 17.08.2017 by which two type of passbooks were introduced i.e. SB-5 for SB/RD/MIS/SCSS/PPF/SSA and SB-5A for TDNSC/KVP.
2. It has come to the notice of the Postal Directorate that many Circles are not using SB-5A passbooks for TDNSC/KVP. Further, in the light of Rule 18 of “Government Savings Promotion General Rules 2018” and to avoid wastage ol papers, the competent authority has accordingly decided to discontinue the printing of 12 pages salient features of various Small Savings Schemes in the passbooks.
3. Henceforth, the printing of passbook is to be done in the following manner:
A. SB-5 For SB/RD/MIS/SCSS/PPF/SSA : – 12 pages + Cover page.
(First page for printing of account information, 2nd to 11th page for printing of transactions and l2th page will remain blank for entering closure/extension/pledge details etc.)
B. SB-5A For 1/2/3/5 yr. TD/KVP/NSC: – 4 pages + Cover page.
(First page for printing of account information. 2nd to 3’d page for printing of transactior/interest
entry and 4th page will remain blank for entering closure/extension/pledge details etc.)
C. Additional details
i) Specification for Cover page will be same as being used currently.
ii) Inside of cover page General Instruction to be printed in English/Hindi, Regional Language same as being currently done.
iii) Below General lnstruction following line to be printed:-
Salient features ofNational Savings Schemes/Small Savings Schemes is available at https://www.indiapost.gov.in/Financial/Pages/Content/Post-OfIice-Saving-Schemes.aspx and details are available at https://www.indiapost.gov.in/VAS/Pages/RTI/RTI- Manual-S.aspx
iv) Other specification (i.e. size, paper, thread) will remains same as being used in existing passbooks.
4. It is requested to circulate these amendments to all concerned for information and guidance and necessary action.
5. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
e.F.No.25-08/2012-Fs(CBS) (Pt.l)
Government of lndia
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Financial Services Division)
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated: – 11.08.2020
ADDENDUM – II
To,
All Head of circles/Regions,
Subject : lncorporation of Aadhaar Seeding provision in common/modified Account Opening Form to be used in National Savings Schemes for CBS and non CBS Post Offices -Regarding.
Sir/Madam,
Kindly refer to the SB Order No. 17|ZO2O, issued vide this office letter No. 25/08/2072-FS (CBS) dated !5.04.2020 followed by Addendum to 58 Order f7 /2O2O dated 10.06.2020 on the subject cited above.
2. ln order to facilitate the POSB Account holder to avail DBT beneflts in their Post Office Savings Account, the competent authority has decided to incorporate column for Aadhaar Seeding in “Application for Opening of Account /Purchase of Certificate” form for benefits of the depositors and ease of operation.
3. Revised “Application for Account opening/Purchase of certificate” Form along with Aadhaar Seeding mandate Form is enclosed for information and further necessary action.
4. lt is requested to circulate this SB Order along with copy of Forms enclosed to all concerned for information and necessary action. The same may also be placed on the notice boards of the Post Offices in public area.
This issues with approval of the Competent Authority.
Government of India (Bharat Sarkar)
Ministry of Railways (Rail Mantralaya)
(Railway Board)
PC-VII No. 156/2020
RBE NO. 63/2020
New Delhi, Dated: 03.08.2020
No.F(E)Spl./2009/FR/1 /3(Part-2)
The General Managers and PFAs
All Indian Railways & Production Units
(As per standard list)
Sub : Clarification regarding reckoning of Additional Post allowance (APA) for DA/HRA under 7th CPC.
Attention is invited to instructions contained in F(E)Spl.90/FR/Misc./2 dated 06.05.1992 (RBE N0.64/92) providing reckoning of additional pay/presumptive pay for DA HRA/CCA. References have been received in this office from Zonal Railways seeking clarification whether dearness allowance/house rent allowance etc. other than special pay will be payable on APA.
2. The matter has been examined in consultation with DoP&T and it is clarified that Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) shall not be admissible on Additional Post Allowance.
(This disposes of Central Railway’s letter No.AC/EG/APA/DA dated 06.02.2019 and East Central Railway’s letters No.ECR/Fin/Estt./006/Misc/4017 dated 20.08.2019 & No. ECR/Fin/Estt./006/Misc/4618 dated 18.10.2019)
(S. Chaturvedi)
Joint Director Finance (Estt.)
Railway Board
No.21/02/2020-CS-I (Coord)
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances Pension
Department of Personnel & Training
(C.S.I Division)
**********
2nd Floor, ‘A’ wing,
Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market,New Delhi
Date 6th august, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Engagement of Consultants (Retired Government Servants) in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship —reg.
The undersigned is directed to circulate the Vacancy Circular No. A-12011/03/2020-Estt dated 28th July,2020 received from Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship who proposes to engage Consultants (Retired Government Servants) on contract basis.
2. In case of any further clarification, applicants are requested to contact the concerned Ministries/Departments.
(Amit Ghoshal)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
No.25013/1/2013-Estt.A-IV
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Establishment A-IV Desk
North Block, New Delhi-1
Dated : 5th August, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Periodic Review of Central Government Employees for strengthening of administration under Fundamental Rule (FR) 56(j)(i) and Rule 48 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 : Revised composition of Representation Committee regarding
The undersigned is directed to refer to DoP&T’s OM of even number dated 27th August, 2019 on the above mentioned subject and to convey the decision of the Competent Authority to re-constitute the Representation Committee as under :-
(i) Ms. Leena Nandan, Secretary, D/o Consumer Affairs in lieu of Dr. (Ms.) Preeti Sudan, ex- Secretary, M/o Health and Family Welfare;
(ii) Shri Ashutosh Jindal, Joint Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat in lieu of Ms. Rachna Shah, Additional Secretary. Cabinet Secretariat ; and
(iii) One member nominated by Cadre Controlling Authority.
(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Sub : Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) to the Railway employees for the year 2019-2020- reg
The Productivity Linked Bonus formula was finalized in November 1979 by an agreement between the Federations and Railway Ministry. However, the salary calculation ceiling for payment of PL Bonus continued to remain at Rs.7000/- p.m. although the Federation has been repeatedly urging for removal of ceiling for payment of PL Bonus on actual wages as the bonus is linked with productivity and this issue is pending as of now.
With regard to payment of PL Bonus for the year 2019-2020 (to be paid to Railway employees before commencement of Dussehra Pooja holidays), NFIR requests the Railway Board (CRB) to kindly consider the following:-
The Railway employees have, during the year20l9-2020, given qualitative output, shouldering additional burden on account of non-filling of over two and half lakh vacancies. More than 2 lakh Railway employees have been performing 12 hours duty per day despite justification exists for 8 hours duty under “continuous” classification under HOER. The Zonal Railways have not yet complied with Railway Board’s instructions dated 30/0912016 for revising the classification from “Essentially Intermittent” to “Continuous”.
During the year 2019-2020, the overall performance of Railway employees has been very exemplary as there has been no dislocation to the services on employees’ account.
During the previous 8 years, the PL Bonus was paid equivalent to 78 days wages (with notional salary calculation). This time an increase beyond 78 days wages would motivate Rail Workforce to give better results.
Federation re-iterates that capital input should not be taken as criteria, as the utilization of the capital is in the hands of management and workers are nothing to do with the said investment.
The freight loading during the year 2019-2020 has surpassed previous years loading (barring 2018-19), and PLB equivalent to 78 days wages (with notional calculation) was paid during previous years.
NFIR, therefore, requests the CRB to kindly consider the above points for making payment of PL Bonus higher than previous years.
File No.E(NG)I-20201TR/2 GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD)
RBE.No 65/2020
No.E(NG)I-2020/TR/2
New Delhi dated 7th August 2020
The General Managers (P)
All Indian Railways &
Production Units.
Sub: Cancellation of Periodical Transfer of Staff.
Reference Board’s letter of even no. dated 12.05.2020, vide which Railways were advised that the unimplemented periodical transfer orders of the staff working on sensitive posts be reviewed and pended till 31.07.2020 due to the extra ordinary situation created by the pandemic COVID-19.
2. In view of the ongoing pandemic situation, on request from both the Federations i.e. AIRF & NFIR, the matter has been further reviewed by the Board, and it has been decided by the Competent Authority that the periodical transfer orders of the staff working on sensitive posts be pended till 31st March, 2021.
File No. M-59011/1/2020-CDN-CGA-Part(1)/803
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
O/o Controller General of Accounts
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan
GPO Complex, E-Block, INA,
New Delhi
Dated: the 05 August 2020
Office Memorandum
Subject: Deduction of Licence fee through PFMS module only-reg.
The undersigned is directed to forward herewith a copy of Deptt. of Expenditure, M/o Finance O.M No. No. F-23014/02/2016-Ad1 dated: 28.07.2020 annexed therewith Secretary Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs DO No. 18011/1/2020-Pol.III dated: 20.07.2020 on the subject cited above for information and further necessary action.
2. All Pr.CCAs/CCAs/CASs(IC) are requested to direct PAOs/DDOs, under their control, to comply with the instructions contained in the above mentioned DO letter dated: 20.07.2020.
Encl: As above
(U.S.Negi)
Sr. Accounts Officer (CDN)
No. F-23014/02/2016-Ad.1.
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi,
Dated the 28 .07.2020.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Deduction of License through PFMS module only — reg.
The undersigned is directed to forward herewith a copy of Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs’ D.O. No.18011/1/2020-Pol.I] dated 20.07.2020 on the subject cited above for further necessary action.
F. No. 12/2/2017-Estt(Pay-I) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training
North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 5th August, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Protection of pay to the Central Government Servant consequent to appointment to a new post in different service or cadre in Central Government, through direct recruitment where either higher duties and responsibilities are involved or not, as the case may be, under FR 22-B(1), in the 7th CPC Scenario-regarding.
The undersigned is directed to say that consequent to various references received from Ministries/Departments on protection of pay under FR 22-B(1), a need has been felt to issue guidelines on the manner of fixation of pay in respect of the Central Government Servant who after technical resignation, is appointed to new post in the different service or cadre in Central Government through direct recruitment where either higher responsibilities are involved or not, as the case may be, in 7th Central Pay Commission scenario.
2. Provisions of FR 22-B(1) inter-alia provide as under :-
“F.R. 22-B.(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Rules, the following provisions shall govern the pay of a Government servant who is appointed as a probationer in another service or cadre, and subsequently confirmed in that service or cadre-
(a) during the period of probation, he shall draw pay at the minimum of the time scale or at the probationary stages of the time scale of the service or post, as the case may be:
Provided that if the presumptive pay of the permanent post on which he holds a lien or would hold a lien had his lien not been suspended, should at any time be greater than the pay fixed under the clause, he shall draw the presumptive pay of the permanent post;
(b) on confirmation in the service or post after the expiry of the period of probation, the pay of the Government servant shall be fixed in the time-scale of the service or post in accordance with the provisions of Rule22 or Rule 22-C, as the case may be ………”
3. Consequent upon the implementation of 7th CPC Report and CCS (RP) Rules, 2016, the President is pleased to allow protection of pay in the light of the provisions laid down under FR 22-B(1) to Central Government employee who is appointed as probationer in another service or cadre either carrying higher responsibilities or not, as the case may be and subsequently confirmed in that service or cadre, in the manner as illustrated below:
(A) MANNER OF FIXATION OF PAY OF GOVERNMENT SERVANT UNDER FR 22-B(1) CONSEQUENT TO HIS . APPOINTMENT IN LOWER POST THROUGH DIRECT RECRUITMENT, WHERE HIGHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT INVOLVED
A Central Government Employee on his appointment to a post in lower Level in different service or cadre in Central Government which does not carry duties and responsibilities of greater importance than those attached to the post held earlier by him on regular basis before such appointment and having a provision of probation period in new post, may during probation draw the presumptive pay of the post held earlier by him on regular basis, if it is higher than the minimum of the Time Scale of the new post. He would also draw annual increments on such presumptive pay. However, it is to be ensured that during probation, presumptive pay should always be greater than the pay of the new post after drawl of increment(s). Subsequently, on successful completion of his probation, his pay will be fixed under FR 22(I)(a)(2).
Protection of Pay in the above manner should not, at any of these stages, exceed the maximum of the Level of the new post in Pay Matrix.
An officer was drawing pay of Rs.78,500 in Cell 6 in Level 11 (with DNI 01.07.2018) before his appointment to a post in Level 10 on 01.04.2018 which does not carry duties and responsibilities of greater importance than those attached to the post held earlier by him before such appointment. There is a provision of 2 years probation period in new post.
Since the first Cell Value in Level 10 (Rs.56,100) is less than the Last Basic Pay i.e. Rs. 78,500/- in Level 11. Hence during probation, he will draw the presumptive pay i.e. Rs.78,500/- in Level 11 and would also draw annual increments according to the pay drawn in his previous post in Level 11.
On 01.04.2018 – Rs. 78,500 (Level 11)
On 01.07.2018 – Rs. 80,900 (Level 11)
On 01.07.2019 – Rs. 83,300 (Level 11)
On successful completion of his probation period and on confirmation w.e.f. 01.04.2020, the pay of the officer would be fixed under FR 22(I)(a)(2). Since no such Cell of Rs. 83,3001- is available in Level 10, his pay would be fixed at next higher cell i.e. Cell 15 in Level 10 at Rs. 84,900 with next date of increment 01.01.2021.
(B) MANNER OF FIXATION OF PAY OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE UNDER FR 22-B(1) CONSEQUENT TO HIS APPOINTMENT TO A POST IN HIGHER LEVEL THROUGH DIRECT RECRUITMENT, WHERE HIGHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE INVOLVED
A Central Government Employee on his appointment to a post in higher level in different service or cadre in Central Government carrying duties and responsibilities of greater importance than those attached to the post held earlier by him on regular basis before such appointment and ha mg a provision of probation period in new post, may during probation draw the presumptive pay of the post held earlier by him on regular basis if it is higher than the minimum of the Time Scale of the new post. He would also draw annual increments on such presumptive pay. However, it is to be ensured that during probation presumptive pay should always be greater than the pay of the new post after drawl of increment(s). Subsequently, on successful completion of his probation, his pay will be fixed under FR 22(I)(a)(1).
Protection of Pay in the above manner should not, at any of these stages, exceed the maximum of the Level of the new post in Pay Matrix.
IllustrationÂ
An officer was drawing pay of Rs.58,600 in Cell 10 of Level 7 before his appointment on 01.04.2018 in Level 10 (with DNI 01.07.2018) which carries duties and responsibilities of greater importance than those attached to the post held earlier by him on regular basis before such appointment. There is a provision of 2 years probation period in new post.
Since the first Cell Value of Level 10 (Rs. 56,100) is less than the Last Basic Pay drawn in Cell 10 of Level 7 i.e. Rs. 58,600/-, hence during probation, he will draw the presumptive pay of the post held earlier by him on regular basis and would also draw annual increments in the Level 7 of his previous post as shown below:-
On 01.04.2018 – Rs. 58,600 (Level 7)
On 01.07.2018 – Rs. 60,400 (Level 7)
On 01.07.2019 – Rs. 62,200 (Level 7)
On successful completion of his probation period and on confirmation w.e.f. 01.04.2020, the pay of the officer would be fixed under FR 22(I)(a)(1) read with Rule 13 of CCS (RP) Rules, 2016. Accordingly, an increment will be added in his pay in Level 7 and his pay will reach at Rs. 64,100/-. Since, there is no cell value equal to Rs. 64,100 available in Level 10, his pay will be fixed in Level 10 in Cell 6 at Rs. 65,000/- with next date of increment 01.01.2021.
(C) MANNER OF FIXATION OF PAY OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE UNDER FR 22-B(1) CONSEQUENT TO HIS APPOINTMENT TO A POST IN EQUIVALENT LEVEL POST THROUGH DIRECT RECRUITMENT, WHERE HIGHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT INVOLVED
A Central Government Employee on his appointment to a post in Equivalent Level in different service or cadre in Central Government through direct recruitment where higher duties and responsibilities are not involved and having a provision of probation period in new post, may during probation draw the presumptive pay of the post held earlier by him on regular basis. He would also get his increments on such presumptive pay. On successful completion of his probation, his pay will be fixed under FR 22(I)(a)(2). However, Protection of Pay in the above manner should not, at any of these stages, exceed the maximum of the Level of the new post in Pay Matrix.
Illustration
An officer was drawing pay of Rs. 58,600 in Cell 10 of Level 7 before his appointment on 01.04.2018 in the same Level 7 (with DNI 01.07.2018). There is a provision of 2 years probation period in new post.
Since the first Cell Value of Level 7 (Rs. 44,900) is less than the Last Basic Pay i.e. Rs. 58,600/- in Level 7 drawn by Government Servant, hence during probation, he will draw the presumptive pay and also get his increments in the same Level of his previous post as shown below:-
On 01.04.2018- Rs. 58,600 (Level 7)
On 01.07.2018- Rs. 60,400 (Level 7)
On 01.07.2019- Rs. 62,200 (Level 7)
On successful completion of his probation period and on confirmation w.e.f. 01.04.2020, the pay of the officer would be fixed under FR 22(I)(a)(2). Since no increment would be admissible under FR 22(I)(a)(2), there will be no change in his pay on the date of confirmation i.e. 01.04.2020. Accordingly, his pay in Level 7 on 01.04.2020 would be Rs. 62,200 (Level 7) with next date of increment on 01.07.2020, as Level remains same.
4. The above mentioned pay protection under FR 22-B(1) will be available to the Government servant if he holds a lien on his previous permanent post.
5. No stepping up of pay of senior Government servant shall be allowed on the basis of the pay protection granted under FR 22-B(1) to junior Government servants of that particular service/cadre.
6. This order takes effect from 01.01.2016.
7. In their application to the employees of Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders are issued after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution.
8. Hindi version will follow.
(Rajeev Bahree)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
