File No.17-01/2017-PAP
Government of India
Ministry of Communication
Department of Posts
Establishment Division/P.A.P Section
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 1100 01
Date: 26th May, 2020.
To
1. All Chief Postmasters General/ Postmasters General
2. Chief General Manager, BD Dte/Parcel Dte/ PLI Dte
3. Director RAKNPA/ GM CEPT/ Directors of All PTCs,
4. Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, R.K. Puram, New Delhi
5. All General Managers (Finance)/ DAP/ DDAP
Sub: Participation by Central Government Servants in sports events and tournaments of National/ International importance – Clarification-reg.
I am directed to forward herewith a copy of the Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Office memorandum No. 6/1/2019-Estt.(Pay-I) dated 08th May, 2020 on the subject cited above for kind information and further necessary action in this regard.
F. No. 113-02/2019-SB
Govt. of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Financial Services Division)
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
Dated: 26.05.2020
To,
All Head of Circles/Regions
Subject : Regarding extending the prescribed time limit of one month post retirement for retirees to invest in Sr. Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS).
Madam/Sir,
The undersigned is directed to inform that vide O.M. No. 3/3/2019-NS (Pt.1) dated 21.05.2020, the MoF (DEA) has decided to relax some regulatory provisions to safeguard the interest of Small Savings Depositors in view of the lockdown in the country due to COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Accordingly the following relaxation guidelines in reference to Sr. Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) are issued with immediate effect regarding –
a. Individual retired (within the age bracket 55-60 years) on Superannuation or otherwise and got retirement benefits in February-2020, March-2020 and April-2020 are eligible to open SCSS account up to 30th June, 2020.
b. Personnel from Defence Services retired and got retirement benefits in February-2020, March-2020 and April-2020 are also eligible to open SCSS account up to 30% June, 2020 under the prescribed eligibility conditions applicable to them.
3. It is requested to circulate it to all concerned for information and necessary action. The same may also be placed on the notice boards of the Post Offices in public area.
4. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)
OFFICE ORDER NO. 42 of 2020
Sub : Communication through e-mail
The Indian Railways Information and Communication Technology (IR ICT) Security Policy, 2019 details the information security policy that all IR units shall observe and follow. Section 17 of the Policy defines the acceptable e-mail usage in official working in sync with the Government of India’s (Gol) e-mail policy.
2. In pursuance of the same, it is brought to notice of all concerned that only the e-mail services of GoI 1.e. @gov.in/@nic.in domain should be used for all official communications. This email service is secure with Geo-fencing feature (country-wise access control). No official communication (email) should be entered into using the e-mail @ services provided by other service providers.
3. In order to ensure un-interrupted services and also for security reasons, updation of current mobile numbers under the personal profile of users is mandatory for security reasons. The number would be used only for sending alerts and information, if any, regarding security. Auto-save of password in the e-mail service should not be resorted to for security reasons. Sharing of a user’s password with others is also strictly prohibited.
4. Public Sector Enterprises, under the administrative control of Ministry of Railways, are expected to use their corporate email accounts hosted on their servers located in India for all official communications.
5. In order to disseminate information for all users of IR network, a website : cert-rail.railnet.gov.in – has been hosted which contains best practices to be followed while using IT assets, various policy documents of Gol including the IR ICT security policy, advisories issued from time to time by various agencies of Gol, etc.
6. In view of the foregoing, all are requested to adhere to these instructions and all official communications over email should only be entertained and/or entered into through the official [@ |gov[dot]in / [@]nic[dotl]in.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
Office Order No. 40 of 2020
Sub: Preventive Measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 – Officials residing at Containment Zone/ suffering from Covid related symptoms.
Attention is invited to Office Orders No 32 & 33 of 2020 containing instructions regarding reporting of Officials in Board’s Office during lock down period. In these instructions it has been advised that Officials residing in Containment Zones as demarcated by states/district administration will not attend Office.
2. Officials who are residing in containment zones / or suffering from any flu/Covid related symptoms are therefore advised to submit a ‘self declaration’ to this effect to their reporting Officers concerned and G/Acc branch. The concerned Branch in charge may also review the status in respect of their branches/Directorates.
3. All Controlling Officers may ensure the above and closely monitor the status of Officials working in their respective Directorates on daily basis as precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Corona virus in Board’s Office. Further, the Controlling Officers may also inform the administration immediately upon coming to know about any of their Officials suffering from Covid related symptoms or are reporting to office from containment zones. Suitable directive may be issued to subordinate officials in this regard.
4 Strict compliance of above instructions is solicited by all concerned.
No.100-4/2020-Pen. Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts Pension Section
Dak Bhawan/Sansad Marg
New Delhi – 110 001
21st May, 2020
To
1. Heads of all Postal Circles
2. Chief General Manager (BD)/Prcel/PLI Directorate
3. Director, Rafi Ahmad Kidwai National Postal Academy, Ghaziabad
4. Chief Engineer (HQ), Dak Bhawan
Subject : Provision to extend benefit of payment of compensation of Rs.10 lakhs to all Departmental employees of Department of Posts and all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) to cover death due to COVID-19 while discharging official duties – appointment of `Designated Officer’ – reg.
Madam/ Sir,
I am directed to refer to this Department’s letter of No.100-4/2020-Pen. dated 17.04.2020 extending the benefit of payment of compensation of Rs.10 lakhs to all Departmental employees of Department of Posts and all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) to cover death due to COVID-19 while discharging official duties.
2. In terms Section 4(e) of the Guidelines, there is a provision for appointment of`Designated Officer’ by the Competent Authority for receiving, processing and disposal of claims. The extension of the Guidelines for the purpose of COVID-19 cases was only for specific purpose and for the time being only. Therefore, to keep a close watch on the total number of cases and expenditure involved, it has been decided that all such cases may be approved at Directorate level.
3. To ensure expeditious and prompt settlement of claims, the Competent Authority has appointed Director(Welfare), Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-01 as “Designated Officer”.
4. In view of above, all Circles are requested to submit all claims of compensation for death due to COVID-19 cases ensuring that the requisite certificate of cause of death issued by the District Administration and the Death Certificate issued by the concerned Municipal Authority are attached with each proposal. Each proposal should be forwarded to Director( Welfare) with the recommendation of Head of the of Circle.
Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Western Command), Chandigarh-160009 Tel.No. :0172-22741611 Ext. (250) E-mail: [email protected]
IMPORTANT CIRCULAR (Through PCDA (WC) Website)
No. AN/III/1800/MACP
Dated :- 19.05.2020
To 1. All Sub Offices and IFAs (under PCDA (WC) Chd.)
2. All Sections (Main Office, PCDA (WC) Chd.).
Sub : MACP on completion of 10/20/30 Years of Service or 10 years of service after previous promotion: AAOs, Senior Auditor, Adr, Clerk, MTS.
MACP Scheme envisages grant of three financial up gradation on completion of 10, 20 and 30 Years of continuous regular service or 10 Years in the grade.
As per the scheme, three financial up gradation in the entire career of an employee will be counted against regular promotions availed from the grade in which employee was appointed as direct recruit.
The financial up gradation under the scheme will be admissible whenever a person has spent 10 years continuously in the same grade pay. The second up-gradation after completion of 10 years of regular service from the date ‘of first financial up gradation. The third up-gradations after completion of 10 years of regular service. From the date of second financial up gradation. If the first up gradation gets postponed on account of the employee not found fit or due to departmental proceedings etc, this would have consequential effect on second and third up gradation which would also get deferred accordingly.
It may be ensured that name of the official/officer who have already received this benefit are not forwarded again. Also ensure that no eligible official is left out from your office/section.
In this connection, it is requested to review the position in your office/section and names of the eligible officers/staff members (AAOs, Senior Auditor, Adr, Clerk, MTS) under MACP Scheme, who are covered upto 31.03.2021, should reach this office through mail ID pedawcan3.dad@ hub.nic.in latest by 19th June 2020 to enable this office to grant MACP.
Separate statements may please be forwarded for each grade in the proforma furnished below:
Sl No
Name grade A/C no.
Date of Appointment in DAD with Grade
Length of qualifying Service as on 31.03.2021
Promotion if any with Date & Grade
ACP/MACP/Promotion if any with Date & Grade (1st & 2nd)
Date of Apptt/ Grade previous, if any
The contents of the circular may please be got noted by all the affected individuals whether on leave or Ty.Duty. Nil report is also required.
SUB :- Child Education Allowance/ Hostel Subsidy for the year 2019-2020
REF:- (1)Rly Bd’s letter no. E(W)2017/ED-2/3 dtd. 12/10/2017 (RBE NO 147/2017)
(2) Rly Bd’s letter no. E(W)2017/ED-2/3 dtd. 12/10/2017 (RBE NO 114/2018)
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For claiming child education allowance/Hotel Subsidy for the year 2019-2020 following instruction are to be followed in Mumbai division.
(1) Employees have to fill form of CEA/Hostel Allowance in E/KARMIK.
(2) As per para 2(b) of RBE NO. 114/2018, in order to claim reimbursement of CEA, employee should produce a certificate issued by the head of the institution for the period for which claim has been preferred. The certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the previous academic year. In such cases, where certificate cannot be obtained, self-attested copy of the report card or self-attested fee receipt(s) including e-receipts confirming/indicating that the fee deposited for the entire academic year can be produce as a supporting document to claim CEA. The period here means academic year i.e. twelve months of complete academic session.
(3) Necessary documents like Bonafide certificate/ fees receipt/report card (as per para-2), Family particulars, to be uploaded in E/KARMIK along with form. (attachment should be compulsory)
(4) As per para 2(c) of RBE NO. 114/2018, For claiming Hostel Subsidy, a similar certificate from the head of the institution confirming that child studied in the school will suffice, with additional requirements that the certificate should mention the amount of expenditure incurred by employees towards lodging and boarding in the residential complex. In such case certificate cannot be obtained, self-attested copy of report card and original fee receipt(s)/ e-receipt(s) which should indicate that amount of expenditure incurred by the employee towards lodging and boarding in the residential complex can be produce for claiming hostel subsidy. The expenditure on lodging and boarding or the ceiling of RS. 6750/- whichever is lower shall be paid to the employee as hostel subsidy.
(5) Original bonafide certificate/ fees receipt/report card (as per para-2), for claiming CEA and hostel subsidy to be submitted by the employees, on demand from administration.
Note- For more details regarding grant of Child Education Allowance & Hostel Subsidy please refer Rly Bd’s letter no. E(W)2017/ED-2/3 dtd. 12/10/2017 (RBE NO 114/2018)
Controller General of Defence Accounts Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt.-110010
F. No.AN/III/3012/Circular/Vol.VIII
dated 22.05.2020
To
All PCDAs/ PCA(Fys)/ PIFAs/
CDAs/ CFAs(Fys)/ IFAs/ RTCs
(Through CGDA website)
Subject: Donation of one-day salary to PM CARES Fund: May-2020 to March 2021.
Reference: HQrs. Circular of even number dated 11.05.2020 & 15.05.2020.
In continuation of HQrs. circular cited above, please find enclosed a proforma for furnishing the information in respect of different organizations under Ministry of Defence.
2. The details may be furnished to HQrs. Office on the first working day following the month through email to [email protected].
3. Further, the details of one day salary contribution by different organizations for the month of April, 2020 may also be rendered in the prescribed format latest by 27th, May, 2020.
4. It is further requested that a Nodal Officer for the purpose may be nominated by each controller and details viz. name, designation and mobile number may be intimated to HQrs. Office through mail at [email protected] and to Shri KSP Srivastava, AO through phone 9013934342, positively by 27th, May 2020.
