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Release of Pensionary benefits to employees against whom Personal Court Case (other than departmental) is pending in the court

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File No.36-9/2002-Pen(T)Pt.
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Telecommunications
(Pension Section)

516, Sanchar Bhawan,
20, Ashoka Road, New Delhi
Dated: 12th June, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Release of pensionary benefits to employees against whom Personal Court Case (other than departmental) is pending in the court.

The undersigned is directed to refer to DoT letter No. 36-9/2002-Pen(T) dated 24.03.2003 (copy enclosed) vide which clarification was issued regarding the above mentioned subject.

2. The matter has been examined afresh and the DoT letter dated 24.03.2003 has been superseded by DoT letter No. 36-9/2002-Pen(T)Pt. dated 05.06.2020 (copy enclosed).

Encl: As above.

(Asha Wadhwani)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

No. 36-9/2002-Pen({T)Pt.
Government of India
Ministry of Communication
Department of Telecommunication
(Pension Section)

516, Sanchar Bhawan, 20, Ashoka Road,
New Delhi-110001, dated 5th June, 2020

To,

The Chairman and Managing Director,
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL),
Bharat Sanchar Bhavan, Harish Chandra Mathur Lane,
Janpath, New Delhi-110 001.

Subject: Release of Pensionary benefits to employees against whom Personal Court Case (other than departmental) is pending in the court.

Sir,

This refers BSNL letters No. 1-15/2019-PAT (BSNL) (Part) dated 30.01.2020, No. 22-92/2017/General/Vol.I dated 5.7.2018 mentioned therein, and earlier references from BSNL on the subject. :

2. The matter has been examined in light of the advice rendered by Department of Pension & a Pensioners’ Welfare vide ID Note No. 4-9/2018-Vig.I (pt) dated 28.09.2018 (copy enclosed).

3.. Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare vide the above referred ID Note – on the question whether judicial proceedings initiated against a Government servant by the state police on the basis of a complaint by a private party for any action-other than in any official capacity would come under the ambit of Rule 69 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 – conveyed the following:

(a) If a Government servant is convicted during the period of service, action is taken under Rule 19 of the CCS (CCA) Rules and a penalty under Rule 11 of the CCS (CCA) Rules is imposed. Such action under said Rules is taken irrespective of whether the conviction is on account of charges connected with his official capacity or otherwise. Once a Government servant retires, action cannot be taken against him under CCS (CCA) Rules. After retirement, if the Government servant is found guilty of misconduct during service action can be taken under Rule 9(i) of the CCS (Pension) rules and his pension/ gratuity can be withhold/ withdrawn.

(b) DoP&PW is of the view that all misconduct under CCS (Conduct) Rules for which the Government servant could be punished under the CCS (CCA) Rules, during the period of service would be covered by the provisions of Rule 9 and Rule 69 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. Therefore, after retirement, in cases where the judicial proceedings for any act during service (whether in official capacity or otherwise) which could be termed as misconduct under the provisions of CCS (Conduct) Rules are continued after retirement, such judicial proceedings shall come under the purview of Rule 9 and Rule 69 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.

4. The applicability of the above advice on other cases of similar nature has been examined. In view of the explicit advice rendered by Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare reproduced above, the previous DoT letter No. 36-9/2002-Pen(T) dated 24.03.2003 in this regard is hereby superseded by the above advice rendered by Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare.

5. As regards the applicability of the above to VRS optees under BSNL VRS-2019, it is to intimate that there is no ruling for any differential treatment to these retirees.

6. This issues with the approval of Secretary (T).

Encl: As above.

(Asha Wadhwani)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Reimbursement of cost of ‘Pulse Oximeter’ for the family of COVID-19 Positive CGHS Beneficiary under Home Care

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igeadmin
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F.No. 1-212020/CGHS/ADHQ/29
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of CGHS

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 16th June , 2020.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub : Reimbursement of cost of ‘Pulse Oximeter’ for the family of COVID-19 Positive CGHS Beneficiary under Home Care

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In view of the current Coronavirus Disease(COVID-19) Pandemic, all out efforts are being made by the Government to contain its impact by instituting measures at community as well as at individual level.

2. In this regard, an Advisory on the subject Tele Home Care of COVID positive CGHS beneficiaries has been issued by this Directorate. As measuring of oxygen saturation level is one of the most important parameters for monitoring the health of COVID 19 patients, it has been decided to reimburse the cost of pulse oximeter purchased by the beneficiaries as per the following conditions:

i) CGHS beneficiaries, who have been tested positive for COVID-19 Infection are permitted to purchase one Pulse Oximeter per family. In other words, in case there are more than one COVID positive cases in a family of CGHS beneficiary, they can claim reimbursement only for one Pulse Oximeter;

ii) The reimbursement shall be claimed as per actual cost of Pulse Oximeter, subject to a ceiling of Rs. 1200/-;

iii) The claim for reimbursement of cost of such Pulse Oximeter shall be submitted as per prescribed norms enclosing therewith a copy of the COVID-19 Test report, to CGHS in case of Pensioners, ex-MPs, etc., and to Rajya Sabha Secretariat/Lok Sabha Secretariat as the case may be in respect of Hon’ble Members of Parliament; and

iv) In the case of serving beneficiaries, such claims shall be submitted to the concerned Ministry /Department and to concerned Autonomous Body in respect of beneficiaries of Autonomous Bodies.

3. This OM is applicable from date of Issue.

4, This issues with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Division, Min. of Health & Family Welfare vide Concurrence Diary No. 572 Dated 16/06/2020.

(Dr. Sanjay Jain)
Director, CGHS

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PCDA Circular 212 : Withdrawal of PCDA Circular 197 – Verification of additional documents produced by Defence Forces pensioners in absence of Aadhaar number

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igeadmin
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Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension)
Allahabad

AT/Tech/30/ Vol‐XX

Dated:12.06.2020

Circular No ‐ 212

To,

1. The Chief Accountant, RBI Deptt. of Govt. Bank Accounts, Central office C‐7, Second Floor, Bandre‐ Kurla Complex, P B No. 8143, Bandre East Mumbai‐400051
2. The Director of Treasuries of all state …….
3. The Manger CPPC of Public Sector Banks including IDBI
4. The CDA (PD) Meerut……….
5. The CDA‐Chennai……….
6. The Nodal Officers (ICICI/ AXIS/HDFC Bank)….
7. The Pay & Accounts Officers…………
8. Military and Air Attache, Indian Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal.
9. The DPDO…………
10 The Post Master Kathua

Sub : Withdrawal of this office Circular No.197 dated 10.01.2018 ‐ Identification / verification of additional documents produced by Defence Forces pensioners in absence of Aadhaar number.

Ref: This office Circular No. 197 dated 10.01.2018.

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Please refer Govt. of India Ministry of Defence, Department of Ex‐Servicemen Welfare Notification No. 14(2)/2014/D (P/P)(Part‐I) dated 03.03.2017 circulated vide this office Circular No. 197 dated 10.01.2018 under which direction was issued that consequent upon introduction of Aadhaar Act‐2016, an individual eligible to receive pensionary benefits is required to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

Also Read : PCDA Circular C-208 : Submission of pension claim during lock-down in respect of Defence Civilian

Now, Govt. of India, Ministry of Defence (Department of Ex‐ Servicemen Welfare) has withdrawn the above Notification No. 14(2)/2014/D (P/P)(Part‐I) dated 03.03.2017 vide GoI, MoD Notification No 14(2)/2014/D/(Pen/Pol)(Part‐ I) dated 3rd March, 2020(copy attachaed) received under Office Memorandum No. 14(2)/2014/D/(Pen/Pol)(Part‐ I) dated 11th March 2020(copy attacheded). Accordingly, this office Circular No. 197 dated 10.01.2018 is withdrawn herewith with immediate effect.

(Abhishek Singh)
Dy.CDA (P)

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TN G.O – Provident Fund – Subscription for the old period due to age of retirement on superannuation of superior service employees/teachers extended from 58 years to 59 years

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igeadmin
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FINANCE (Allowances) DEPARTMENT
Secretariat,
Chennai-600 009.

Letter No.1074/FS/Fin. (Allowances) /2020, Dated:05-06-2020.

From
Thiru S. KRISHNAN, I.A.S.,
Additional Chief Secretary to Government.

To
All Secretaries to Government.
The Secretary, Legislative Assembly, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
The Secretary to the Governor, Chennai-600 032.
The Comptroller, Governors Household, Raj Bhavan, Chennai-32.
The Governor’s Secretariat, Raj Bhavan, Guindy, Chennai- 600 032.
All Departments of Secretariat (OP / Bills), Chennai-600 009.
All Heads of Departments.
All Collectors / All District Judges / All Chief Judicial Magistrates.
The Registrar General, High Court, Chennai-600 104.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai-600 003.
The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai-600 003.
The Commissioner, Corporation of Madurai / Coimbatore /
Tiruchirappalli/Salem / Tirunelveli / Erode / Tiruppur / Thoothukudi /
Vellore / Thanjavur / Dindigul / Nagercoil / Hosur / Avadi.
All Divisional Development Officers / Revenue Divisional Officers/ Tahsildars.
All Block Development Officers / Municipal Commissioners.
All Chief Educational Officers / Panchayat Union Commissioners.
The Project Co-ordinator, Tamil Nadu lntegrated Nutrition Project, No.570,Anna Salai, Chennai-600 018.

Sir/Madam,

Sub : PROVIDENT FUND – Subscription for the old period due to age of retirement on superannuation of superior service employees/teachers extended from 58 years to 59 years – Instructions – Regarding.

Ref: 1. G.O.Ms.No.362, Finance (Allowance) Department, dated:11-12-2017.

2. G.O.Ms.No.51, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (S) Department, dated: 07-05-2020.

3. From the Accountant General (A&E), Tamil Nadu, Chennai-600 018 D.O. Letter No.AG(A&E)/ FM 1/IV/FW/ 2020-021/6/2520, dated 28-05-2020.

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Rules 4 and 9 of the TN GPF Rules read with G.O. first cited provides that the Government Servant, who has joined Government service before 01-04-2003 and is continuously employed would subscribe the minimum amount of 12% of the total of the Basic Pay (i.e) pay drawn in the prescribed level in the pay matrix, Special Pay, Personal Pay, Dearness Allowances to the General Provident Fund upto the last four months of service in respect of persons retiring on attaining the age of superannuation. In the G.O. second cited, orders have been issued extending the age of retirement on superannuation of superior service employees/teachers from 58 years to 59 years.

Also Read : TN Govt Employees Retirement Age 59 Years Latest News & Orders

2. In this regard, the Accountant General in his letter cited has pointed out that whether the subscription for the old period is to be recovered in one lumpsum or can be remitted in installments by the subscribers and whether Part Final Withdrawal can be sanctioned to the subscribers who had already drawn 90% of Part Final Withdrawal.

3. In this connection, it is clarified that the subscriber shall be allowed the option of paying in one lumpsum or in instalments, any sum not exceeding the maximum amount of arrear subscriptions payable for that period. In respect of sanction of further Part Final Withdrawal, the subscriber shall be allowed for further drawal of Part Final Withdrawal subject to fulfillment of conditions laid down under Rules 15-B of Tamil Nadu GPF Rules and also ensuring the time gap of one year since sanction of 90% Part Final Withdrawal.

Yours faithfully,

for ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT.

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Foreign Trainings conducted by Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs) / Central Training Institutes (CTIs)

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igeadmin
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IMMEDIATE

No: T-16017/11/2019-iGOT
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
D/o Personnel & Training
(Training Division)

Block No. 4, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi
Dated: 15.06.2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Foreign Trainings conducted by Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs)/Central Training Institutes (CTIs).

The undersigned is directed to say that D/o Personnel & Training, Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs) and Central Training Institutes (CTIs) conduct Foreign Training or have international component as part of overall training programme.

2. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic and in view of the safety measures and the financial austerity, all Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs) and Central Training Institutes (CTIs) are informed that no Foreign Training shall be conducted during the current financial year viz. 2020-2021.

3. However, under exceptional circumstances, if it is felt necessary to conduct any Foreign Training, prior approval of DoPT must be obtained.

(Manoj Gupta)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Artificial Intelligence skill course in all the Kendriya Vidyalayas from session 2020-21 onwards

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igeadmin
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KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
18.Institutional Area
Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi – 110016
www.kvsangathan.nic.in

F. No. 11-DAC1OCBSE/ 2/ 2020-EDP Section (Computer No. 8453)

Dated: 16.06.2020

The Dy. Commissioner
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
All Regional Offices
&
Principal
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Kathmandu, Moscow & Tehran

Subject : Implementation of Artificial Intelligence skill course in all the Kendriya Vidyalayas from session 2020-21 onwards.

Madam/ Sir,

Please find enclosed herewith a copy of circular No Acad-25/ 2020 dated 07.04.2020 received from Dr. Biswaiit Saha), Director (Training and Skill Education) relating to Introduction of Skill courses from classes VI to XI from the session 2020-21. This is for your information please.

(1) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has decided to introduce Artificial Intelligence, Skill Course in Class VIII from session 2020-21, You are, therefore requested to instruct the Principals of all Kendriya Vidyalaya to enroll their Vidyalaya with CBSE before 30th June ,2020 for introducing Artificial Intelligence in class VIII by using the link: https://forms.gle/RLZgmswjbYbYbmBXvLRA. All concerned are requested to take prompt action .

(2) Registration fee: No fee will be charged by CBSE for registration and affiliation of this course in class VIII.

(3) Time Table: 12 hours duration in time table is to be provisioned in whole session.

(4) Training of Teachers: Initially 100 Kendriya Vidyalayas were chosen for introducing Artificial Intelligence and 02 teachers from each Kendriya Vidyalaya were trained at ZIErs alongwith Training Associates under the guidance and supervision of Director ZIETs. The training was conducted by INTEL and CBSE. Now these Training Associates of ZIET, 198 trained teacher (Phase I), Intel representatives will conduct further online training of teachers teaching class VIII.

The Principal, Kendriya Vidyalaya are requested to take following action, once the Vidyalaya is registered with CBSE for introducing Artificial Intelligence, skill course in class VIII.

(i) Prepare the list of teachers who have been assigned class VIII in time table of the session 2020-21.

(ii) Kindly send this list of teachers to the concerned Deputy Commissioner, Regional Office with copy endorsed to KVS (HQ) on e-mail i.d. [email protected]

(iii) The feeder Regional Office as per Office Order dated 14.11.2018 ( copy enclosed) will send the consolidated list of teachers to the concerned Director ZIET for further conduct of online training of teachers in consultation with Joint Commissioner (Trg/Fin) , KVS(HQ), INTEL and CBSE.

(iv) The training of teachers may be conducted in parallel /phases in consultation with INTEL representatives/CBSE. The training module is available with Training Associates of ZIET and teachers already trained and also on website of CBSE.

(v) The Principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya Tehran, Kathmandu and Moscow are requested to forward the name of the teachers to the Director, ZIETs Chandigarh for providing them online training.

It is imperative to skill the future workforce on new-age skills to ensure next generation ready for future, led by emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. Your enthusiastic contribution in motivating the Principals to register with CBSE before 30th June 2020 and further cooperation for conduct of online trainings to embark the beginning of skill course in Kendriya Vidyalayas.

This issues with the approval of Competent Authority, KVS.

Yours faithfully,

(Indu Kaushik)
Deputy Commissioner (Acad)

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Restructuring of Cadre of Artisan Staff in Defence Establishments – Implementation in Coast Guard Organization: BPMS writes to MoD

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Bharatiya Pratiraksha Mazdoor Sangh
(ANALL INDIA FEDERATION OFDEFENCE WORKERS)
(AN INDUSTRIAL UNIT OF B.M.S.)
(RECOGNISED BY MINISTRY OF DEFENCE,GOVT.OF INDIA)

REF: BPMS I MOD I Coast Guard / SZ 45 (1/4/M)

Dated: 11.06.2020

To,
The Secretary,
Govt of India, Min of Defence,
South Block, New Delhi – 110011

Subject: Restructuring of Cadre of Artisan Staff in Defence Establishments: Implementation in Coast Guard Organization.
Sir,

With due regards, it is submitted that after implementation of recommendations of 5th CPC, Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide its Notification G.S.R. 552 (E), Dated 28th July 2009 amended the Central Civil Service (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008 whereby Master Craftsmen were granted the Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/- and Highly Skilled Workers were split in a ratio of 50 : 50 and re-designated as Highly Skilled Worker Grade-II (Grade Pay of Rs. 2400 in Pay Band PB – 1) and Highly Skilled Worker Grade-I (Grade Pay of Rs. 2800/- in Pay band PB – 1).

Accordingly the pay scale of Master craftsman was revised from Rs. (4500 – 7000) to Rs. (5000 – 8000) vide MOD letter F. No. 11(5)/2008/D(Civ-I) Dated 28th Aug , 2009 as per SRO – 11 E and the post of Highly Skilled (4000 – 6000) was bifurcated in the ratio of 50 : 50 whereby 50 per cent incumbents had been upgraded as Highly Silled grade – I in the pay scale of Rs. (4500 – 7000). As per above notification, the artisan staff in MOD is restructured w.e.f. 01.01.2006 as under –

  1. Skilled (5200 – 20200) plus 1900 Grade pay
  2. Highly Skilled – II ( — Do — ) plus 2400 Grade pay
  3. Highly skilled – I ( — Do — ) plus 2800 Grade pay
  4. Master Craftsman (9300 – 34800) plus 4200 Grade pay

According to above, the grade structure of Skilled, Highly Skilled -II, Highly Skilled-I and Master Craftsman has been revised vide MOD letter No. 11 (5)/2009-D(Civ.I), dated 14th June 2010 as under w.e.f . 01.01.2006 : ‘

(i) Skilled – 45 %
(ii) Highly Skilled Grade II – 20.625 %
(iii) Highly Skilled Grade I – 20.625 %
(iv) Master Craftsman – 13.75 %

It is worth to mention here that MoD is taking all necessary action to further revise the structure/inter grade ratio of artisan cadre whereas Coast Guard organization under Ministry of Defence has not implemented the existing structure/inter grade ratio which is effected from 01.01.2006. This is causing very much disappointment in the artisan cadre incumbents.

Hence, you are requested to intervene into the matter so that the orders on restructuring of cadre of Artisan Staff in defence establishment may be implemented in Coast Guard organization without further delay.

Thanking you.

Sincerely yours

(MUKESH SINGH)
General Secretary/BPMS &
Member, JCM-11 Level Council (MOD)

Copy to:
The Director General, HQ Indian Coast Guard, New Delhi.
(through email: [email protected])
– With request to take similar action on the subject matter.

Source : http://bpms.org.in/

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Fact Check : Central Government postpones salary hike till next year ?

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One of the media reported that, the central government postponed the wage hike for employees until next year, this report goes viral in the social media.

Now PIB Fact Check verified that report and confirmed that the news is wrong, Fact check stated that the order relates to APAR completion and deadline extension, not increments. Wrong facts have been explained in the report.

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Extension of validity of Passes/PTOs due to lockdown – Railway Board

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RBE No.45/2020

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(W)2020/PS5-2/7

New Delhi, dated 15.06.2020

The General Managers (Personnel & Commercial)
All Zonal Railways & Production Units.

Sub : Extension of validity of Passes/PTOs consequent to national lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The requests received from National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR), All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF) and others for extending the normal validity period of Passes/PTOs consequent to the situation emerged due to national lock down and cancellation of passenger train services have been examined in detail in consultation with Commercial Dte. of Railway Board.

2. Keeping in view the extraordinary circumstances, the Competent Authority has accorded his approval for extension of validity of Passes/PTOs, permitting issuance of year-ending Passes/PTOs, etc as per following guidelines:-

(i) The validity of Privilege Passes (PP)/PTOs, Post Retirement Complimentary Passes (PRCP) and Widow Passes (WP) shall be extended as indicated in the table below:-

Category Validity to be extended upto
I) PREVIOUS YEAR (2019) PASSES/PTOs ISSUED IN   PREVIOUS YEAR
a) Issued from 23rd Oct 2019 to 30th Nov. 2019 15th Jul. 2020
b) Issued from 01st Dec 2019 to 30st Dec.2019 15th Aug. 2020
II) YEAR ENDING PASSES/PTOs OF 2019
a) Already issued on/after 31st Dec. 2019 OR
b) To be issued with the notional date of 31st Dec. 2019		 31st Aug.   2020
III) CURRENT YEAR (2020)   PASSES/PTOs
a) Issued from 01st Jan 2020 to 31st Jan 2020 15th Sep.2020
b) Issued form 01st Feb 2020 to 29th Feb 2020 15th Oct. 2020
c) Issued from 01st Mar 2020 to 31st Mar 2020 15th Nov, 2020

(ii) The Pass Issuing Authorities (PIA) shall make endorsement as “Validity Extended upto____” on the Passes/PTOs as per table under para 2(i) above. Even if ticket booking has been made on such Passes/PTOs for travel during the lockdown period, validity extension endorsement as stipulated shall be made, irrespective of ticket cancellation status.

(iii) The year-ending PP/PRCP/WP/PTOs of 2019, if due, may be issued till the last date of extended validity period ie. 31st Aug. 2020. However, such Passes/PTOs shall be issued with validity upto 31st Aug. 2020 only, irrespective of the date of issue.

(iv) The Railway Servants, who had retired during the lockdown period and could not draw PP/PTOs as per entitlement while in service, may be permitted to draw PPs/PTOs as admissible under Railway Servants (Pass) Rules, as a special dispensation. PP/PTOs in such cases may be issued, reckoning the date of retirement as notional date of issue of PP/PTO, stipulating extended validity on the lines of table under para 2(i) above.

(v) In the case of full set Passes/PTOs, whose validity expired but only half-set has been used for onward journey, the validity of such Passes/PTOs may be extended as per table under para 2(i) above by the nearest PIA where the beneficiary is stuck. The PIA will also make an additional endorsement on such Passes/PTOs as “valid for return journey only”.

(vi) (a) In the case of Duty Card Passes, whose validity expired and the pass holder is stuck in any other Station, a fresh Duty Cheque Pass with 15 days validity from the date of resumption of train services to his/her HQ may be issued by the nearest PIA with the same travel entitlement as stipulated in the expired Duty Card Pass.

(b) In the case of full set Duty Cheque Passes, whose validity expired but only half-set has been used for onward journey, the validity of such Duty Cheque Passes may also be extended by 15 days from the date ofresumption of train services to his/her HQ by the nearest PIA with an additional endorsement as “valid for return journey only”.

(vii) The validity of Transfer Passes, Kit Passes, Settlement Passes, School Passes and Special Passes on medical grounds, etc. which have already been issued, may be extended on the lines of table under para 2(i) above by the PIAs, taking due note of associated conditions of such Passes and requirements in view.

(viii) The validity of Passes/PTOs, etc issued to the officials of Railway Audit Department and also the officials of other Departments serving Indian Railways on deputation, shall also be extended at par with that of Railway Servants as per table under para 2(i) above.

(ix) The validity of Complimentary ‘Admin’ Cheque Passes admissible to non-railway servants viz., Staff of Commission of Railway Safety, Sahayaks (Licensed Porters), full time regular staff employed in quasi-railway Institutions/Federations/Recognized Unions/SBF Units, etc with validity period at par with Railway Servants, may also be extended on the lines of table under para 2(i) above.

3. The Zonal Railways & PUs may advise all the PIAs under their control to make necessary endorsement(s) on the Passes/PTOs accordingly. The PIAs may also be advised not to stipulate any specific date/time limit on their own for receiving requests for endorsement, drawal of year-ending Passes/PTOs of 2019, etc and to entertain requests till the last day of extended validity period indicated in the table under para 2(i) above to avoid crowding and rush in Pass Sections.

4. Fresh Passes/PTOs to be issued henceforth against the current calendar year (i.e. 2020) account shall be for the normal validity period of five months only.

5. This issues with the concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.

Sd/-
(V. Muralidharan)
Dy. Director Estt. (Welfare)-I
Railway Board

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Representations received from various Railway HAG level Officers for inconsistency in pay consequent to 7th CPC implementation

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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. PC-Vll/2017/R-U/1

New Delhi, dated : 11/06/2020

The General Manager/CAOs(R),
All Zonal Railways & Production Units,
(As per mailing list)

Sub : Representations received from various HAG level Officers of Indian Railways regarding inconsistency in pay consequent to implementation of 7th CPC recommendations.

Ref: Board’s letter No. PC-VIl/2017/R-U/l dated 05.12.2017 (Annexure-1)

Please refer to Board’s letter mentioned above advising that the issue arisen post 7th CPC implementation i.e. junior officers drawing more pay than those of seniors stood referred to Ministry of Finance (MoF). With reference to the context, it is stated that MoF vide their OM No. 4-9/2017 IC/E.IIIA dated 10.07.2019 (Annexure-II) provided detailed reply in respect of various situations. Representation s received in Board ‘s office were examined in the light of MoF’s advice and separate replies were given to the respective Railway(s)/PU(s). However, queries on the subject matter are still are being made by certain Railways/officials. Therefore, in order to maintain uniformity across the Railways, clarification given by Ministry of Finance is enclosed as Annexure-II which inter-alia is tendering following advice:-

(i) Disparity in pay between officials belonging to different cadres (Inter-cadre) is not an anomaly.

(ii) Cases where the pay of senior and juniors officers belonging to same service (intra-service) failing at the same stage is not an anomaly.

(iii) Cases of Intra-cadre disparity may be examined under relevant provisions by the Administrative department under consultation with Department of Personnel & Training.

(iv) Ministry of Railways proposal seeking modification of Ministry of Finance’s OM dated 07.09.2016 to reduce the period for granting the stagnation increment from two years to one year has not been agreed to by Ministry of Finance with views that the same is not possible due to wide ramifications across all the cadres.

2. With respect to the issue (iii) above, it is further advised that statutory provisions regarding stepping up of pay in cases where a Railway Servant promoted to a higher post immediately before 1st day of January, 2016 draws less pay in the revised pay structure than his junior who is promoted to the higher post on or after 1st day of January, 2016 are already contained in Rule 7 (10) of RS(RP) Rules, 2016. As regards the cases arising after promotion s effected after switching over to 7th CPC pay structure the same may be examined under the relevant instructions relating stepping up of pay issued vide letter No. F(E)II/94/PAI/2 dated 07.12.1994 (RBE No. 108/94) (Annexure-III) and the latest instructions issued by Department of Personnel & Training vide their OM No. 4/3/2017-Estt. (Pay-I) dated 26.10.2018 (Annexure-IV).

3. Necessary action on the subject matter may be taken keeping in view of the position as mentioned above. Still, if any policy clarification is required on the issues not covered by above, detailed pay particulars of affected official(s) alongwith views of the Railway and Associate Finance of the concerned Railway may be sent to Board’s office for examination.

4. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.

Encl. As above.

(Jaya Kumar G)
Dy. Director, Pay Commission-VII
Railway Board

Signed Copy

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