2. The proposal to extend the provisions of Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare O.M. No. 21/01/2016-P&PW(F) dated 12.02.2019 to Armed Forces personnel has been under consideration of this Ministry. The undersigned is directed to state that Invalid Pension would henceforth also be admissible to Armed Forces Personnel with less than 10 years of qualifying service in cases where personnel are invalided out of service on account of any bodily or mental infirmity which is Neither Attributable to Nor Aggravated by Military Service and which permanently incapacitates them from military service as well as civil reemployment.
3. Pension Regulation of the Services will be amended in due course.
4. The provision of this letter shall apply to those Armed Forces Personnel who were/are in service on or after 04.01.2019. The cases in respect of personnel who were invalided out from service before 04.01.2019 will not be re-opened.
5. All other terms and conditions shall remain unchanged.
6. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Division of this Ministry vide their U.O. No. 10(08)/2016/FIN/PEN dated 29.06.2020.
7. Hindi version will follow.
Yours faithfully,
(Ashok Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) in Public Sector Banks, which will be based on Operating/ Net Profit of the individual bank (optional for private & foreign banks). The PIA is payable to all employees annually over and above the normal salary payable. The PLI matrix decides the amount payable to the employees (in number of days of pay-Basic+DA) depending on the annual performance of the bank. All the employees will get the number of days of pay as incentive depending on where in the matrix the bank’s performance fits in, broadly as per pay Matrix under :
Performance Linked Incentive Pay Matrix – PLI Pay Matrix Table
SI. No.
YoY Growth in Operating Profit
No. of days for which Salary (Basic + DA) all be paid
1
<5%
Nil
2
5% to 10%
5 days
3
>10% to 15%
10 days*
4
>15%
15 days*
*3rd & 4th slabs are payable only if the Bank has Net Profit. If a Bank has growth in Operating Profit of 5% & more, but there is no Net Profit, then minimum 2nd slab of 5 days will be payable
Circular No.44/2020
To all Units, Affiliates, Office Bearers, CC & GC Members
22nd July 2020
Dear Comrade,
Bipartite talks – MOU signed – BEFI abstained from signing MOU
Another meeting of the Negotiating Committee was held today. The meeting took place in SBI, Corporation Centre at Mumbai. Direct flight connectivity from several cities to Mumbai remaining suspended, many of the constituents expressed desire to participate in the meeting through digital platform like video conferencing. Accordingly, IBA arranged for video conferencing in some centres apart from physical meeting. Out of 12 participants from UFBU, 3 comrades attended the meeting in person while the rest did so through video conferencing. The undersigned attended the talk today on behalf of BEFI through video conferencing from Kolkata.
In today’s meeting a Memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed whose salient features are mentioned herein below:
1. The wage revision will be effective from 01.11.2017.
2. The annual wage increase in salary and allowances will be 15% of the wage bill as on 31.03.2017.
3. The new pay scales will be constructed after merging Dearness Allowance corresponding to 6352 points.
4. Distribution of annual wage increase between Workmen and Officers will be worked out separately and proportionately based on break up of establishment expenses as on 31.03.2017.
5. The concept of Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) will be introduced as per a proposed matrix of individual bank’s performance and will be applicable from FY 2020-2021.
6. From 2020, 5 days PL encashment (7 days for those of 55 years of age and above) will be allowed per calendar year besides available facilities of PL encashment.
7. Bank’s contribution to the NPS fund will be 14% of Pay and Dearness Allowance from prospective date of signing the settlement subject to approval of the Govt.
8. The parties will endeavour to finalise the Bipartite Settlement/ Joint Note within a period of ninety days from the date of this minutes.
Bank Employees Federation of India did not sign the MOU. We had dissatisfaction on several issues which we pointed out in different rounds of negotiation including today; as also in successive UFBU meetings last of which was held yesterday.
We had our principled opposition to the introduction of PLI since beginning which we categorically expressed during the negotiation also. We apprehended that uniformity of wages and service conditions of the employees and officers across all banks covered under a particular settlement will be disturbed once PLI is introduced. The manifestation is already evident during the Covid-19 pandemic, when different banks extended different facilities for their employees, some of which attracting superannuation benefits. Even the leave matters during the Covid-19 pandemic have been left to individual banks disregarding industry level understanding including the ongoing one. Even after demand from UFBU to have a bilateral discussion on this matter the bankers did not pay any heed.
At the time of 10th Bipartite settlement, when Special Allowance (starting from 7.75%) was introduced; it was an understanding, within UFBU, that efforts will be taken to merge this with Basic Pay during 11th Bipartite Settlement. Accordingly, in common Charter of Demands, this was included and the issue was discussed in several rounds of negotiation. At one point of time, IBA was agreeable to merge a part of the Special Allowance. We experienced sudden change in approach of IBA in merging the Special Allowance since early this year on the plea of some court cases which started in 2016. We do not feel this to be a cogent reason for dropping the issue from negotiation. We suggested to keep the issue open for discussion which was not accepted by IBA.
IBA offered loading of meagre 2% like last settlement. Only difference was that during 10th BPS, it was offered abruptly by IBA, presumably discussing with some of the constituents keeping the others in the dark; this time it has been proposed by IBA from midway of the negotiation. After hours of negotiation today IBA did not agree beyond 2.50%. We suggested this factor for further discussion till distribution of the quantum takes place as was the practice all through till 9th BP Settlement. But IBA remained adamant in this matter also.
The issue of 5 day week has gained added dimension as a result of Covid-19 pandemic, when utilisation of digital platform in every sphere as well as work from home has become more and more popular. The usage of alternative delivery channels by the clientele across all banks have increased substantially during the last few years. We suggested to keep this issue open for further discussion and initiatives may be taken to convince the stakeholders. IBA, as usual, remained non committal in this regard.
During successive negotiations and UFBU meetings, we expressed our firm commitment towards issues of the retirees particularly in regard to Pension. In the matter of improvement of family pension, it was stated by IBA that recommendation has been sent to Govt. for necessary approval. The IBA Chairman himself appearing in the negotiation today narrated that IBA agreed in principle for increase of family pension to 30% without ceiling. We suggested for mentioning this in the MOU. But it did not find any place in the MOU. So far updation of pension is concerned; IBA did not share any data for actuarial calculation despite assurances given during the talks. Of late, they proposed for ad hoc increase to which BEFI expressed principled opposition from the word go. But none of these came into serious discussion due to indifferent attitude of the negotiating committee of IBA. We understand that updation of pension requires detailed calculation which may require some time. But during the whole three years of negotiation IBA did not come up with positive view. We suggested to include this in the MOU to continue necessary exercise and discussion in future; we had our experience regarding the ‘Record Note’ signed in 2015 which were never taken up for discussion in spite of our raising the issue time and again. We apprehended that if this issue do not find any place in the MOU, it will lose its relevance. Today IBA was not interested to discuss this issue.
We are concerned to note that on every single component of financial ingredients like percentage increase; loading; merger of special allowance; updation of pension; the IBA was sceptical about load on superannuation cost including provisioning for AS-15. It is a pity that the bankers have written off loans to the tune of Rs.4.5 lakh crore in last 4 years whereas only 10% of this has been recovered; recently we came to know that Rs.68000 crores has been waived off for the big defaulters like Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya and others; lakhs of crores of rupees are being drained as “hair cuts”. At the time of every wage revision, the bankers are discussing about paying capacity when the amount required is much lesser than what they provided for the corporate defaulters. We feel that issues related with Pension should not be treated as financial issue; rather it should be taken from a social perspective.
Comrades, we do appreciate that the negotiation for 11th Bipartite Settlement was not an easy task. From different corners, with tacit support of the ruling parties, the collective bargaining was challenged which was successfully countered by all constituents jointly. The bankers at different point of time contemplated to create differences among the constituents on several issues like mandate; 5 day banking etc. which was also foiled by UFBU. We are happy that barring signing of the MOU today, we could maintain unity within UFBU despite many odds. BEFI always remained consistent for unity within UFBU, at the same time it can’t afford to reconcile with the adamancy of the management at the cost of just and reasonable demands of the workforce. We are committed for the interests of the working as well as the retired employees. We’ll take all possible initiatives in the interest of both the sections of employees.
We are quite aware about the situation we are passing through. The Government of India, taking advantage of Lockdown have unleashed unprecedented attacks on lives and livelihoods of common people. They are contemplating to dismantle the working class movement by amending/ suspending labour laws. Wholesale privatisation of the public sector enterprises is the prime agenda of the ruling forces. Recently, we are coming across media reports almost everyday about Govt’s move for privatisation of public sector banks. In the wake of such situation united opposition is the need of the hour. We must take necessary initiatives at all levels to forge unity against Govt offensives.
Com. Shiv Gopal Mishra
General Secretary, AIRF
&Secretary. Staff Side, NCJCM
13-C, Firoz Shah Road, New Delhi – 110001
Sub :- Request to take necessary action for permission to Central Government Employees in Staff Car Trains to attend the duty.
Comrade,
As you are aware that the Central Go.. Employ.e are attending their duty since lockdown and after unlock also during period of Crisis due to COVID-19, being declared some of them as essential service by Govt of India.
As the passenger trains are not running and State Transport Buses are also not running in these days Railways Department has arranged Staff Car Trains to transport Railway Employees from one station to another to facilitate them to attend their duty. Duty to non-availability of transport Central Government Employees are facing hard ship to attend the duty.
It is therefore requested to kindly take up this issue with Chairman Railway Board and request him to allow the Central Government Employees in Staff Car Trains which will be very much helpful for them to attend their duty from one station to another particularly in Metro Cities
F.No 1-030/2020/CGHS/AD(HQ)/027/DIR/CGHS
Min. of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of CGHS
545-A Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 21st July, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Payment of CGHS Contribution through Bharatkosh portal
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With reference to the above mentioned subject and in compliance of the directives of Ministry of Finance that all types of Non-Tax Receipts are to be brought under NTR Portal https://bharatkosh.gov.in/, the undersigned is directed to state that CGHS contribution by Central Government pensioners for making CGHS cards shall hereinafter be deposited through Bharatkosh Portal. The steps to be followed by Pensioners submitting CGHS contribution through Bharatkoshportal are enumerated as under for their convenience:
(Beneficiaries are also advised to peruse the “FAQs” on Bharatkosh portal before making the payment through Bharatkosh).
Before making payment online, the applicant shall confirm from the Office of Additional Director, CGHS regarding eligibility for CGHS facility and the subscription to be made.
1. Beneficiary may login using URL is https://bharatkosh.gov.in/,preferably using Internet Explorer as the web browser.
2. Beneficiary can login in 02 ways:
a. As “Registered User”may register himself/herselfby creating a user ID and password and entering his/her details including mobile number and email ID. Once user ID and password are registered, he/she can login using the same.
b. Alternatively, the option of “Non-Registered User” may be used and accordingly may click on the relevant button
Either way, the payment Modules shall open.
3. Under “Payment purpose” the following fields are to be filled:
a. Depositor’s category: kindly choose – Individual
b. Purpose: Please click on search icon to reach the “Search Purpose” window.
In the window that opens selectand click “Health and Family Welfare” from the drop down menu under “Ministry”.
c. In the “Purpose” window please type “Pensioner” and select the relevant City from the choices seen. Then click the Blue “Search” button to display the “Purpose”, “Payment Type” and “Function Head”.
d. Click on the link “Pensioner Contribution for CGHS Card” written in blue, to open the next window, where the beneficiary shall select the correct Drawing Disbursing Office (DDO)of the CGHS City from drop down.
Beneficiaries are advised to carefully choose the “Purpose” and “DDO” corresponding to the city where they are to be registered as CGHS beneficiaries, to avoid inconvenience.
e. Next step is that the beneficiary will fill in the “amount” and “Payment frequency period” (if any).
f. Under “Remarks” the beneficiary should enter Pension Payment Order (PPO) number (in case of all new CGHS pensioner cards),Token number(generated in case of new card applied online), P/J/Ex MP (i.e, Pensioner/accredited Journalist/Ex MP). Then he may click on “add”.
g. In the next window, enter the name of beneficiary and other details of Individual -please remember that dot (.) or dash (-) or any special character is NOT accepted. Verify and “Save” Depositor details and then click “Confirm”.
h. In the window that opens choose the payment modality “Online”
The Internet Banking Debit and Credit Cards based on integration available from respective resource may be utilized.
The depositor can use NEFT/RTGS mode for depositing the Challan. The Challan (GAR-7)/ Deposit slip can be generated and amount can be remitted to designated bank by intra-bank transfer or using NEFT/RTGS using the format generated by NTRP system. Fill in your details and enter OTP received on your email/Mobile and click verify. At the very right side you will see a column named as “Enter UTR NO.” Click on the hyperlink and enter UTR No. provided by the Bank and wait until it gets verified.
i. After successful payment, both receipt and challan generated on-line through Bharatkosh and shall be saved by the beneficiary as proof of payment. They have to be submitted to the office of Addl. Director, CGHS along with relevant documents for issue of CGHS Card.
4. The Helpline number (011-24665534) and email ID ([email protected]) may be accessed in case of further difficulty on the portal.
Minutes of the discussions held on 22nd July, 2020 between IBA representing Management of banks which are parties to the Bipartite Settlement and Workmen Unions and Officers’ Associations on wage revision
Discussions were held between the Indian Banks’ Association representing Managements of banks and the authorized representatives of Workmen Unions and Officers’ Associations on wage revision for officers and workmen in banks.
The Management and the Unions representing Officers and Workmen staff. acknowledge the need for a robust banking system which is responsive to the challenges facing the country and the need to improve further the productivity, efficiency and responsiveness to the needs of the customers and various stakeholders. With this commitment, it has been agreed to resolve the pending wage settlement issue and enter into an Moll as under-
1. The wage revision will be effective from 1.11.2017.
2. The annual wage increase in salary and allowances is agreed at 15%of the wage bill as on 31-3-2017 which works out to Rs.7,898 crores on Payslip components.
3. The new pay scales will be constructed after merging Dearness Allowance corresponding to 6352 points (average Index point as applicable for the Quarter of June, July, August 2016) and adding thereon a loading of 2.50% on Basic Pay plus Dearness Allowance as on 31″ March 2017 amounting to around Rs. 1155/- Crores.
4. Distribution of annual wage increase between Workmen and Officers will be worked separately and proportionately based on breakup of establishment expenses as on 31.3.2017.
5. In today’s Banking scenario, there is stiff competition amongst different category of banks i.e., Public sector, Private sector, Foreign banks. In order to inculcate a sense of competition and also to reward the performance, the concept of Performance Linked Pay is felt to be introduced. After prolonged discussions and deliberations on this matter, it has been agreed to introduce Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) in Public Sector Banks, which will be based on Operating/ Net Profit of the individual bank (optional for private & foreign banks). The PIA is payable to all employees annually over and above the normal salary payable. The PLI matrix decides the amount payable to the employees (in number of days of pay-Basic+DA) depending on the annual performance of the bank. All the employees will get the number of days of pay as incentive depending on where in the matrix the bank’s performance fits in, broadly as per pay Matrix under :
SI. No.
YoY Growth in Operating Profit
No. of days for which Salary (Basic + DA) all be paid
1
<5%
Nil
2
5% to 10%
5 days
3
>10% to 15%
10 days*
4
>15%
15 days*
*3rd & 4th slabs are payable only if the Bank has Net Profit. If a Bank has growth in Operating Profit of 5% & more, but there is no Net Profit, then minimum 2nd slab of 5 days will be payable
(The PLI will be applicable from FY- 2020-21)
6. 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.
7. It has been agreed to increase the banks contribution to the NPS fund to 14%, i.e. 14% of Pay & Dearness Allowance instead of the present rate of 10% from the prospective date of signing the settlement subject to approval of the Govt.
8. All other issues of the Managements and Unions/Associations discussed during the process of negotiation will be settled to the mutual satisfaction.
9. The parties will meet on mutually convenient dates to draw out a detailed Bipartite Settlement/Joint Note on the various issues on which consensus positions have been reached. The parties will endeavor to finalize the Bipartite Settlement /Joint Note within a period of ninety days from the date of this minutes.
1. In view of the existing conditions due to Covid-19 pandemic, Postal Services, classified as essential service under Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA),Have remained functional despite lockdown and Departmental and GDS Employees have been making consistent efforts in providing basic postal and financial services to the public. GDS Employees at present, are not provided medical assistance like Government Employees are. Hence, in order to facilitate GDS Employees, it has been decided to include point No. 14.1 of Order No.19-31/2012 -WL/Sport Dated 17th September 2013:-
Para No. 14.1
S.NO
Details
Financial Assistance to GDS
14
Financial Assistance in case of GDS Employees suffering from COVID-19
Rs.20,000/-
2. GDS Employees may be advised to download ‘Aarogya Setu’ App on their mobile phones and self-assess themselves by uploading their health status on the application. If GDS is unwell or shows any symptoms of COVID 19 i.e. fever, Cough or Breathlessness etc. he/she may contact any Government Hospital/ Centre/Private Hospital and if advised RT-PCR test for COVID 19, The same may be undertaken from any identified Government/Private Hospitals/Labs.
3. GDS Employees will be eligible only once for grant at Para No.1 above.
4. The amount may be sanctioned from Circle Welfare Fund for GDS AND CPMG Will be the Competent Authority/Sanctioning Authority.
5. The amount should be sanctioned after scrutinising and verifying all supporting documents like Doctor’s Prescription, Medical Bills etc.
6. Circles have sufficient funds in circle Welfare Fund in Circle Welfare Fund for GDS as per their closing balance for the year 2029-2020. In case any additional funds are required in the GDS Welfare fund (when Circle do not have sufficient fund in GDS Welfare fund). matter may be taken up with Directorate at the earliest.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD)
No.E(P&A)II-2015/HRA-7
RBE No.51/2020.
New Delhi, dated 08.07.2020
The General Managers/CAOs,
All Indian Railways and
Production Units etc.
Subject : Re-classification of Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation as “Y” class city for the purpose of grant of House Rent Allowance (HRA)- regarding.
Attention is invited to Board’s letter No.E(P&A)II-2015/HRA-7 dated 24.09.2015 regarding re-classification of cities/towns on the basis of 2011 census for grant of House Rent Allowance to Railway employees, and it is to state that consequent upon combining of Municipal Council of Mathura and Municipal Council of Vrindavan and constitution of Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation vide Notification No. 1799/9-7-17-8 (Seema Vistar)/2016 dated 12.05.2017 of the Government of Uttar Pradesh, Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation has qualified for classification as ‘Y’ class city/town for the purpose of grant of House Rent Allowance to the Railway employees.
2. Accordingly, it has been decided that Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation shall stand classified as ‘Y’ class city/town for the purpose of grant of House Rent Allowance to the Railway employees posted there.
3. These orders shall be effective from 1st March 2020.
4. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
No. HRM-II/35(10)10/Transfer policy/EO-AO/Vol.I Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India) Head Office, Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan, 14-Bhikaiji Cama Place, New Delhi-110 066 Website: www.epfindia.gov.in, www.epfindia.nic.in
Dated :- 21 JUL 2020
Office Memorandum
Subject : Rotational transfers of officers/staff in view of Covid-19 Pandemic – reg.
The undersigned is directed to say that as per the directions received from Ministry of Labour & Employment, it has been advised that in view of the extraordinary situation prevailing in the country due to outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic causing serious disruptions in the life, it would not be appropriate to dislocate officers/officials in different grades (Group “A”, “B” and “C”) of the Ministry as well as its attached offices/subordinate offices/autonomous organizations for one year. Therefore, no rotational transfer of officers/officials is to be effected till 30.04.2021 except in the following circumstances:
(i) Administrative reasons to fill any vacancy due to promotion/retirement with general principles that minimum dislocation is caused to the officers/ staff while deciding postings on promotion.
(ii) Consideration of requests by officers/staff on compassionate grounds i.e. medical emergency with self or family members etc. without any cost to the Organisation.
2. The transfer to be made in the above two categories would be recommended by the Transfer Committees constituted for the purpose and the transfer orders would be issued after the approval of the competent authority.
3. The guidelines mentioned above will come into force with immediate effect and need be complied with strictly by all the concerned except in the case of reallocation of work among the officials at same station or where the transfer orders have already been effected and implemented.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR) Ministry of Railways (Rail Mantralaya) (Railway Board)
PC-VII No.- 154
RBE No : 46/2020
File No. PC-VII/2020/I/7/5/1
New Delhi, dated: 25.06.2020
The General Manager/CAOs(R),
All India Railways & Production Units,
(As per mailing list)
Sub :- Payment on account of discontinued allowances – regarding
The recommendations of 7th CPC on allowances were accepted by Government with 34 modifications as per Ministry of Finance’s Resolution No. 11-1/2016-IC dated 06.07.2017 which was also adopted by Ministry of Railways and orders regarding various allowances admissible to Indian Railway personnel were issued by Railway Board.
2. In this regard, an Office Memorandum had been issued by Ministry of Finance in accordance with Para 8.2.5 of the Report of the 7th CPC wherein it was mentioned that any-allowance not mentioned in the Report (and hence not reported to the Commission), shall cease to exist immediately. This order shall apply mutatis mutandis in Ministry of Railways also.
3. In this regard, it is advised that payment of any allowance not mentioned in 7th Central Pay Commission’s Report or Ministry of Finance’s Resolution dated 06.07.2017 shall be stopped with immediate effect and any payment that has been made inadvertently, recovery may also be made w.e.f. 01.07.2017/ date of such payment being made. Further, if any such allowance is required to be restored, a detailed self contained proposal, containing suitable functional justification along with expected financial implications may be forwarded to the concerned Directorate in Railway Board after the same being concurred by Associate Finance of the concerned Railway and approval of Competent Authority for further processing in consultation with Ministry of Finance as mandated in their resolution dated 06.07.2017.
4. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate and approval of competent authority of Ministry of Railways.
