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Non-payment of provisional pension and leave encashment – case of Shri G. Srinivasa Rao, SSO(P), Khammam, Telangana circle

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BSNLEU/337 (TEL)

12.05.2020

To,
Shri Saurabh Tyagi,
Sr.GM(Estt.), BSNL C.O.,
Bharat Sanchar Bhawan,
Janpath, New Delhi – 110 001

Sir,

Sub : – Non-payment of provisional pension and leave encashment – case of Shri G. Srinivasa Rao, SSO(P), Khammam, Telangana circle – reg.

Ref: – CGM Telangana letter no.TT/SCT/FCC/GS/GMTD-KHM/2019-20 dated at Hyderabad the 21.04.2020.

With reference to the letter cited above, we would like to draw your kind attention to the subject captioned above, for favour of needful intervention.

Shri G. Srinivasa Rao, SSO(P), Khammam, has retired under VRS-2019. However, his payment of exgratia and other terminal benefits have not been settled till date. This is due to a complaint that, the official had produced a false caste certificate.

In this connection, the CGM Office, Telangana, has already written to the Sr.GM (Estt.), BSNL Corporate Office, seeking clarification, whether Leave Encashment could be paid to Shri G.Srinivasa Rao. Thereafter, the CGM Office, Telangana, vide letter cited under reference, has once again sought clarification from the Corporate Office, whether provisional pension and leave encashment could be paid to Shri G. Srinivasa Rao. In this regard, it is very important to note one of the contents of the CGM, Telangana, letter no.1-15/2019- PAT(BSNL)Part-1 dated 30.01.2020, wherein it is stated that, they had already written a letter to the complainant for the confirmation of his complaint (owning or disowning the charge that Shri G.Srinivasa Rao had produced a false caste certificate) and that, the complainant has still not given any reply to the query.

From the above mentioned facts, one can understand that, the payment of exgratia, as well as the other terminal benefits of Shri G. Srinivasa Rao have been with held, based on a frivolous complaint from someone. It is needless for us to mention here, how much financial sufferings and mental agony that a retiree would be undergoing due to the non-payment of exgratia, pension, leave encashment and other terminal benefits.

Keeping the above mentioned facts into consideration, I request you to kindly revisit this matter and to issue necessary instructions to the CGM, Telangana, for the following:-

a) Immediate payment of provisional pension to Shri G. Srinivasa Rao, pending settlement of the dispute regarding his caste certificate.

b) Immediate payment of Leave Encashment to the official.

I fervently request you to kindly take the needful action, with the view to mitigate the sufferings of the aggrieved official.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,
[P. Abhimanyu]
General Secretary

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BSNL : Extension of last date for submission of e-APAR for 2019-20

File No.BSNLCO-PERB/19(12)/1/2020-PERS1

Urgent /Time bound

BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED
CORPORATE OFFICE
Personnel Branch
4th Floor, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi-110001

No. BSNLCO-PERB/19(12)/112020-PERS1

dated 12.05.2020

To,
All Heads of Telecom Circles/Metro Districts & Other Administrative Units
All GMs/PGMs of BSNL CO New Delhi
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited.

Subject: – Extension of last date for submission of e-APAR (Self-Appraisal) for year 2019-20- regarding.

Reference:- This office letter No 500-25/2018/APAR/Pers-1 Dated 17.05.2018

The under signed is directed to say that BSNL vide letter No 500-25/2028/APAR/Pers-I dated 17.05.2018 has issued the timeline for preparation and maintenance of e-APAR through ESS portal, wherein 15th may is the last date of submission of self-appraisal by the officer reported upon.

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Owing to the spread of Covid-19 virus, followed by the nationwide lockdown, the competent authority has decided to extend the last date of submission of self-appraisal (e-APAR) through ESS portal till 15th June 2020.

Further, in case the executives find it hard to get signed copy of IPMS for year 2019-20, they may upload the excel copy of IPMS (unsigned copy of IPMS for year 2019-20) while submitting their e-APAR.

The above relaxations are applicable for year 2019-20 only and cease to exist from subsequent years.

This issues with the approval of competent authority.

(O.N Tiwary)
DGM (Pers-SM)
BSNL CO, New Delhi

Signed Copy

PM announces special economic package; comprehensive package of Rs 20 lakh crore

PM gives a clarion call for Atmanirbhar Bharat

PM announces special economic package; comprehensive package of Rs 20 lakh crore

Total package equivalent to 10% of India’s GDP

PM gives a call for self-reliant India; lays down five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat

Bold reforms across sectors will drive the country’s push towards self-reliance: PM

It is time to become vocal for our local products and make them global: PM

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the nation today. Recalling those who have died battling the pandemic, Prime Minister said that the crisis that has emerged due to COVID-19 is unprecedented, but in this battle, we not only need to protect ourselves but also have to keep moving forward.

Self-reliant India

Talking about the pre and post COVID worlds, Prime Minister observed that in order to fulfill the dream of making the 21st century India’s, the way forward is through ensuring that the country becomes self-reliant. Talking about turning a crisis into an opportunity, he gave the example of PPE kits N-95 masks, whose production in India has gone up from almost being negligible to 2 lakh each, on a daily basis.

Prime Minister remarked that the definition of self-reliance has undergone a change in the globalized world and clarified that when the country talks about self-reliance, it is different from being self-centered. He said that India’s culture considers the world as one family, and progress in India is part of, and also contributes to, progress in the whole world. He noted that the world trusts that India has a lot to contribute towards the development of the entire humanity.

Five pillars of a self-reliant India

Recalling the devastation in Kutch after the earthquake, Prime Minister said that through determination and resolve, the area was back on its feet. A similar determination is needed to make the country self-reliant.

He said that a self-reliant India will stand on five pillars viz. Economy, which brings in quantum jump and not incremental change; Infrastructure, which should become the identity of India; System, based on 21st century technology driven arrangements; Vibrant Demography, which is our source of energy for a self-reliant India; and Demand, whereby the strength of our demand and supply chain should be utilized to full capacity. He underlined the importance of strengthening all stakeholders in the supply chain to increase, as well as fulfill, the demand.

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan

Prime Minister announced a special economic package and gave a clarion call for Atmanirbhar Bharat. He noted that this package, taken together with earlier announcements by the government during COVID crisis and decisions taken by RBI, is to the tune of Rs 20 lakh crore, which is equivalent to almost 10% of India’s GDP. He said that the package will provide a much needed boost towards achieving ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

Prime Minister observed that the package will also focus on land, labour, liquidity and laws. It will cater to various sections including cottage industry, MSMEs, labourers, middle class, industries, among others. He informed that the details of the contours of the package will be provided by the Finance Minister from tomorrow, in the coming few days.

Talking about the positive impact of reforms like JAM trinity and others, brought about in the last six years, Prime Minister said that several bold reforms are needed to make the country self-reliant, so that the impact of crisis such as COVID, can be negated in future. These reforms include supply chain reforms for agriculture, rational tax system, simple and clear laws, capable human resource and a strong financial system. These reforms will promote business, attract investment, and further strengthen Make in India.

Prime Minister remarked that self-reliance will prepare the country for tough competition in the global supply chain, and it is important that the country wins this competition. The same has been kept in mind while preparing the package. It will not only increase efficiency in various sectors but also ensure quality.

Highlighting their contribution to the country, Prime Minister said that the package will also focus on empowering the poor, labourers, migrants, etc., both from organized and unorganized sectors.

He observed that the crisis has taught us the importance of local manufacturing, local market and local supply chains. All our demands during the crisis were met ‘locally’. Now, its time to be vocal about the local products and help these local products become global, he said.

Living with COVID

Prime Minister noted that several experts and scientists have said that the virus is going to be part of our lives for a long time. But, it is also important to ensure that our life does-not revolve only around it. He exhorted people to work towards their targets while taking precautions like wearing masks and maintaining ‘do gaz doori’.

On the fourth stage of Lockdown, he said that its contours will be completely different from those seen yet. On the basis of recommendations received from states, new rules will be framed, and information about the same will be conveyed before 18th May.

PIB

Cancellation of Periodical Transfers of the Staff

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(NG)I-2020/TR/2

New Delhi dated 12.05.2020

The General Managers (P)
All Indian Railways/Production Units.

Sub :- Cancellation of Periodical Transfers of the staff.

Taking into account the extraordinary situation created by the pandemic COVID-19, it has been decided by the Competent Authority that the unimplemented periodical transfer orders of the staff working on sensitive posts be reviewed and pended till 31st July, 2020.

(Sunil Kumar)
Executive Director Estt.(N)
Railway Board

Signed Copy

Restriction of Officiating Pay under FR-35 in RS(RP) Rules, 2016 – Railway Clarification

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. PC-VII/2017/I/7/5/8

New Delhi, dated: 11.05.2020

The General Managers,
All Zonal Railways & PUs
(As per standard mailing list)

Sub : Clarification on restriction of Officiating Pay under FR-35 (Rule 1329 IREC Vol. II) in the context of RS(RP) Rules, 2016.

Subsequent to adoption of Department of Personnel & Training’s (DoP&T) OM No. 11412017-Estt.(Pay-1) dated 28.02.2019 regarding restriction of Officiating Pay under FR-35 (Rule 1329 IREC Vol. II) in the context of RS(RP) Rules, 2016 in lieu of Charge Allowance vide Board’s letter RBE No. 127/2019 dated 08.08.2019, clarification has been sought by many Railways on issues related to FR-35.

2. The crux of the issues raised by all the Railways is broadly as under:-

(i) Pay fixation methodology on regular promotion to JAG following officiating appointment after 01.07.2017.
(ii) Pay fixation as per Para-4(illustration-3) of DoP&T’s OM dated 28.01.2019.
(iii) Pay fixation after adoption of instant instructions in respect of Railway servants who have otherwise been officiating in higher grade prior to 01.07.2017.

3. The other issues raised by the Railways relate to (i) quantum of increment which in certain cases turns out to be less than 3%, (ii) date of adoption of DoP&T’s OM on FR-35, (iii) drawal of higher pay by a junior officer in ease his officiating appointment was made earlier to a senior officer etc.

4. In order to address the various issues raised by Zonal Railways, a detailed FAQ alongwith suitable illustrations to be followed in different circumstances are enclosed as Annexure-I.

5. This issues are with the concurrence of Finance Directorate and Competent Authority.

End: As above

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

Signed Copy

CVC Guidelines – Transfer of Bank officers

ALL INDIA BANK OFFICERS’ CONFEDERATION (AIBOC)
ALL INDIA BANK OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (AIBOA)
INDIAN NATIONAL BANK OFFICERS’ CONGRESS (INBOC)
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BANK OFFICERS (NOBO)

Date: 11.05.2020

The Chief Vigilance Commissioner,
Central Vigilance Commission
Satarkta Bhavan,
GPO Complex,
New Delhi – 110 023

Dear Sir,

CVC Guidelines – Transfer of Bank officers.

The Covid-19 crisis has resulted in an unprecedented disruption to the economic activity in the country and the Government of India has extended nationwide lockdown till 17th May 2020 with all possibility of a further extension to contain the outbreak of the dreaded disease. The logistics, movement of people across the country has taken a huge hit. With each passing day, there is an exponential growth in numbers of people affected with the virus taking its toll every day with a record high. As per the opinion of the experts, the peak is likely to come at the end of June/July 2020. Restoration of normalcy may take several months, if not years, till a vaccine is discovered and made available for the populace to halt the community spread.

2. In terms of extant guidelines of the Central Vigilance Commission, rotational transfer of officers continuing beyond three years may be strictly carried out from sensitive seats/posts. It has further been clarified that the commission’s advice is for change from the sensitive seat/post, and not necessarily from the station, which is to be governed by the policy of the respective Institution. Banks are following this in letter and spirit in all posts to ensure gaining of knowledge and rotation of job as well as varied exposure in different areas of operations and geographies. It is also pertinent to mention here that more than 60% of the transfers every year in all banks are on account of compliance of the CVC norms.

3. Almost all the Commercial Banks have planned to restrict the current year’s transfer of officials to the barest minimum in the wake of the situations arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. This is largely due to the present ban on the mobility of people and their families, uncertainty as to the date of the lifting of the lockdown and in a conscious bid to contain the huge overheads arising out of the transfer exercise of the banks.

4. Sir, you will agree that the country is facing an unprecedented situation with no hope of complete and immediate recovery. Most of this fiscal will be going in recovery in terms of operations coming back to normal. Yet, many apprehend that in the absence of any vaccine, another lockdown may be underway. In these exceptional circumstances beyond control, it would be prudent if transfer/postings of officers who have completed 3 years in their present seat/post are put on hold for a year as an exceptional one-time measure to obviate avoidable discomfort and dislocation of the officers concerned, who are also carrying a grave risk of getting contaminated.

As per the CVC guidelines, it is mandatory on the part of the banks to transfer all officials holding sensitive positions, who complete 3 years during this financial year. However, the transfers resulting out of complying CVC guidelines this year will be detrimental to the interests of the bank and the officers in the following ways:

1. The transfer of officers’ results in heavy expenditure every year. If the transfers under CVC guidelines are deferred for this year, then over 60 % of the expenditure on transfers can be reduced and this will help in pruning down avoidable expenditure during these difficult times.

2. Normally the transfer exercise will be completed before June end and the new incumbents are expected to take up their responsibilities by the first week of July every year. However this time, we are already in May and the likely date of implementation of the transfers is uncertain due to the prevailing situation. As a result, the business continuity at the branch level will get disrupted, if banks largely embark on transfer exercise to comply with the extant CVC guidelines.

3. Moreover, the officers will not get school admission for their children in the mid academic year and find it extremely difficult to get suitable residential accommodation at the transferee place. The number of such officers under transfer, who will have to face this eventuality, can be drastically reduced if CVC guideline for the duration of stay in one particular assignment is put on hold.

4. If Banks have to comply with the extant CVC guidelines, then it will create a situation where those transfers alone will be more than the stipulated percentage of transfers earmarked for the year in many of the banks. This may result in denial of transfers to other officers for all genuine reasons and other humanitarian considerations.

In the above backdrop, we fervently appeal to your good office as an exception and purely on the humanitarian ground to direct all the banks to consider extending the tenure of any officer who has completed three years in a post by minimum one year.

As the timing of undertaking transfer exercise for this year in all Banks is fast approaching, we request you for early issuance of your advisory to all the banks in this regard.

With regards,

Yours sincerely,

(Soumya Datta)
General Secretary
AIBOC

(Nagarajan S)
General Secretary
AIBOA

(Prem Kumar Makker)
General Secretary
INBOC

(Viraj Tikekar)
General Secretary
NOBO

Regularization of absence of Postal Employees during hospitalization or quarantine due to COVID 19 infection as Hospital leave

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF POSTAL EMPLOYEES
1st Floor North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi-110 001
Phone: 011.23092771 e-mail: nfpehq@gmail.com
Mob: 9718686800/9319917295 website: http://www.nfpe.blogspot.com
—————————————————————————————————————-

Ref: PF/NFPE/Covid-19 Dated – 11.05.2020

To,

The Secretary
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001

Sub: – Regularization of absence of Postal Employees during hospitalization or quarantine due to COVID 19 infection as Hospital leave.

Sir,

During the period of this pandemic due to Corona Virus (Covid-19) infection, some of our postal employees are getting infected and they are being hospitalized or quarantined for treatment. Some Postal employees at different placed have lost their lives due to Corona Virus.

There is a provision in CCS (Leave Rules) 46 (1) (b) which categorically states that – “The authority competent may grant hospital leave to Class-IV Govt. Servants and such Class-III Govt. servants whose duty involve the handling of dangerous machinery, explosive materials, poisonous drugs and the like or the performance of hazardous task, while under medical treatment in a hospital or otherwise for illness of injury is directly due to risks incurred in the course of their official duties.

It is therefore requested to kindly cause suitable instructions to all concern to grant hospital leave in such cases.

An early and positive action is highly solicited.

With regards,

Yours sincerely,

(R. N. Parashar)
General Secretary

No proposal to cut salaries of Central Govt Employees – Finance Ministry

The Ministry of Finance denied reports that claimed salary cut of central government employees amid coronavirus pandemic. “The reports in some section of media are false and have no basis whatsoever,” Ministry of Finance said on its Twitter page.

This clarification came after a news channel reported that the government was planning to cut salaries of central government employees by 30 percent.

On this, the Ministry said that there was no proposal under consideration of government for any cut in the salary of central government employees.

Tweet from Ministry of Finance

Minister Jitendra Singh also tweeted that, Please ignore the FAKE NEWS being circulated in a section of media. There is no proposal by the Government to carry out deduction in the salary of its employees.

Here is the Tweet

PIB Fact Check also took to its Twitter handle and said that central government is not considering any such proposal and tweeted as follow

Participation by Central Government Servants in sports events and tournaments of National / International importance

F. No.6/1/2019-Estt (Pay-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 8th May 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Participation by Central Government Servants in sports events and tournaments of National / International importance- Clarification-reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 6/1/85-Estt.(Pay-l) dated 16.07.1985, on the subject cited above, and to say that para 3(iii) of this Department’s OM dated 16.07.1985 is amended as under:

“Central Government employees who are required to travel to a station other than their headquarters for participating in any of the events mentioned in para 3(i) of this Department’s OM dated 16.07.1985, will be entitled to claim Travelling Allowance for such journey in accordance with the TA rules applicable to them.”

2. 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.

3. This OM will be effective from the date of its issuance.

4. Hindi Version will follow

(A.K Jain)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Signed Copy

VDA from April 2020 – Loading and Unloading Employees

File No. l /VDA(4) / 2020-LS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Labour& Employment
Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner(C)
New Delhi

Dated: 08/05/ 2020

ORDER

In Exercise of the powers conferred by Central Government vide Notification No. S.O. 192(E), dated 19th January, 2017, of the Ministry of Labour & Employment the undersigned, hereby revise the rates of Variable Dearness Allowance on the basis of the Average Consumer Price Index number for the preceding period of six months ending on 31. 12.20 19 reaching 324 from 310.83 ( Base: 2001 = 100) and thereby resulting in an increase of 13.17 points for Industrial workers and direct that this order shall come into force w.e.f. 01.04.2020.

RATES OF V.D.A. FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED IN LOADING AND UNLOADING IN (i) GOODS SHEDS, PARCEL OFFICES OF RAILWAYS, (ii) OTHER GOODS-SHEDS, GODOWNS , WAREHOUSES AND OTHER SIMILAR EMPLOYMENTS; (iii) DOCKS AND PORTS; AND (iv) PASSENGERS GOODS AND CARGO CARRIED OUT AT AIRPORTS (BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC) .

Therefore, the minimum rates of wages including the basic rates and Variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.04.2020 to the employees shall be as under:-

AREA RATES OF V.D.A. PER DAY (IN RS.)
‘A’ 106
‘B’ 88
 ‘C’ 70

Therefore the minimum rates of wages showing the basic rates and variable Dearness Allowance payable w.e.f. 01.04.2020 shall be as under:-

AREA RATES OF WAGES PLUS V.D.A PER DAY
Basic
Wages
(Rs.)
V.D.A.
*Rs.)
Total
(Rs.)
A 523 + 106 = 629
B 437 + 88 = 525
C 350 + 70 = 420

The VDA has been rounded off to the next higher rupee as per the decision of the Minimum Wages Advisory Board.

The classification of workers under different categories will be same as in Part-I of the notification, whereas classification of cities will be same as in the Part-II of the notification dated 19th January, 2017. The present classification of cities into areas A, B & C is enclosed at Annexure I for ready reference.

(RAJAN VERMA)
CHIEF LABOUR COMMISSIONER(C)

Signed Copy

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