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.
Illustration
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
No.21/4/2020-CS.II(Trg.) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training ***
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi 110003.
Dated : 05.08.2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : 53rd Level-II (L-II-53) Training Programme from 10th August, 2020 to 21st August, 2020 for PAs/ PSs(ad-hoc) of CSSS – regarding.
The undersigned is directed to say that PAs/ PSs(ad-hoc) of CSSS, whose names are given in the Annexure to this OM, have been nominated to participate in the 53rd Level-II (L-I1-53) Training Programme being conducted by the ISTM from 10.08.2020 to 21.08.2020. The training will be conducted by ISTM in online/ flipped mode.
2. It may be noted that successful completion of ‘Level-II training programme will be essential for promotion to the grade of Private Secretary. The officers who do not attend or successfully complete the Level-II Training Programme will be liable to debarment and denial of promotion as envisaged in DOP&T OM No. T-25017/1/2015-Trg (ISTM Section) dated 4th July, 2016.
3. Since the online Level-II training programme does not have any study tour, no TA/DA shall be admissible to the participants.
4. In view of above, all the 35 candidates, whose names are mentioned in the Annexure to this OM, are directed to contact the course coordinator of this training programme for further necessary action and also attend the mandatory training programme without fail Shri Jitender- Bhatti,- Assistant -Director (Tel- No. 011-26737649, Mobile No.- 9811129334, e-mail ID: [email protected]) is the course coordinator of this training programme.
5. All the nominated candidates for the above-stated training programme are directed to visit the ISTM website, fill up the online form at the URL path: http://www.istm.gov.in/home/oniine nomination form and submit the same to ISTM immediately.
6. It is also intimated that once the nomination form is submitted online at the URL path given above, the same may also be got endorsed and forwarded by the Competent Authority in the respective Ministry/ Department and submitted to ISTM (through online mode at the e-mail ID given above) positively before joining. It may please to noted that without the endorsement of the nomination by the Competent Authority in the respective Ministry/Department, no candidate will be allowed to join the training programme. Further, it may please be noted that the said training programme will be conducted on the iGOT platform. Therefore, it is imperative that a candidate needs also to be registered as an user on ISTM-TMIS before joining the programme. In case of any doubt/clarification, Shri Moloy Sanyal, Deputy Secretary, ISTM (Tel No. 011-26737602, Mob.No.9810961492, e-mail ID: [email protected])/Shri Jitender Bhatti, Assistant Director and Course Director, ISTM may please be contacted immediately at the above contact numbers/ email IDs for further guidance.
7. Cadre units are also requested that these officers may please be duly permitted before hand to join the online training programme with the direction to report to Shri Jitender Bhatti, Course Director, ISTM at the above-mentioned contact details for further modalities before the training commences on 10.08.2020.
(Vasanthi V Babu)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
To,
The Controller General of Accounts,
Ministry of Finance,
Department of Expenditure
Mahalekha Nryantrak Bhawan,
E-Block, GPO Complex, INA
New Delhi -110 023
Sir,
Sub:- Disbursement of Salary/Pension to Central Government employees/Pensioner working in the State of Kerala on 20 August 2020 on account of “ONAM” Festival.
ONAM is the State festival of Kerala. The Festival commences on 22nd August 2020 and culminates on 02nd September 2020 This is also a social festival and is celebrated by one and all. It had been the normal practice to draw and disburse the salary and pension of the employees and pensioners in the month in which the festival falls well prior to the commencement of the festival
We shall be grateful if orders are issued to all Departments to disburse the salary and pension for the month of August, 2020 by 20. August 2020 in respect of all employees and pensioners in the State of Kerala. A copy of the order issued by your office on 06.08.2018 in this matter ts enclosed for ready reference (Demo 2019 the festival was in the first week, Immediately alter the salary payment of previous month, and hence we have not requested for advance payment of salary during 2019)
F. No. 11012/03/2020-Estt.A-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
*****
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the August 5, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Completion of Disciplinary proceeding through Video Conferencing in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic – reg.
The undersigned is directed to say that it has come to the notice of this Department that due to outbreak of Corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Disciplinary Inquiry proceedings are being deferred/delayed. In this regard, attention is invited to the para-10 of DoPT’s OM No. 142/40/2015-AVD.I dated 15.09.2017 vide which it was stated that –
‘The Inquiry Officer shall conduct the inquiry proceedings at a location taking into account the availability of records, station/place where the misconduct occurred as well as the convenience of the witnesses/ P0 etc. Video Conferencing should be utilized to the maximum extent possible to minimize travel undertaken by the lO/PO/CO. The cadre controlling authorities will facilitate necessary arrangements for the Video Conferencing.”
2. It is hereby reiterated that the authorities concerned may conduct the disciplinary proceedings with the aid of Video Conferencing, subject to the condition that principles of natural justice are fully adhered to, while conducting the proceedings through such digital mode.
(Satish Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. E(G) 2014 QR 1-3
New Delhi, dated 31.07.2020
The General Manager/Director General
All Indian Railways/Production Units/RDSO-Lucknow
(As per standard mailing list)
Sub : Permission to retain Railway quarters at previous place of posting by Railway personnel on posting to Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli.
In terms of Railway Board’s letter of even number dated 06.11.2018 (RBE No. 172/2018) approval of the Railway Board was conveyed by relaxing the existing rules/provisions permitting Railway officers/staff posted to Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli (erstwhile RCF/Raebareli) to retain Railway accommodation at their previous place of posting on payment of normal rent upto 30.06.2019.
2. The issue of further extension of period for retention of Railway accommodation at previous place of posting on normal rent by Railway officials posted to Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli has been considered by Full Board and in exercise of the powers to relax in public interest the existing provisions regarding allotment/retention of Railway quarters and the rent to be charged therefor for a class/group of employees, Full Board have decided to extend the retention period beyond 30.06.2019 upto 31.12.2020.
3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
4. Please acknowledge receipt.
(Anita Gautam)
Director Establishment (Genl.)
Railway Board
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. E(G) 2020 RN 2-5
New Delhi, dated 31.07.2020
The General Manager/Director General
All Indian Railways/Production Units/RDSO-Lucknow
(As per Standard mailing list)
Sub: Quarter retention for officers whose vacation date falls during COVID period.
Railway Board have considered the representations received from officers expressing difficulties in locating alternative accommodation and vacating Railway quarters on transfer/superannuation.
2. In exercise of the powers vested with the full Board to make reasonable relaxations in public interest for a class/group of employees in all or any of the provisions regarding house allotment/retention, full Board have decided that quarter retention for officers whose vacation date falls during COVID – 19 period i.e. after 24th March shall be extended by a maximum period of four months subject to the outermost limit of 31st October, 2020. All the officers shall be advised to make arrangement to vacate the quarter within the extended period and in no case later than 31st October, 2020. This shall similarly apply to DRMs who have been allowed to retain railway quarters at their previous place of posting.
3. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
4. Please acknowledge receipt.
(Anita Gautam)
Director Establishment (Genl.)
Railway Board
