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.
The Secretary,
Government of India,
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare,
Nirman Bhawan,
New Delhi. 110011
Dear Sir,
Sub : Health care facilities for the Central Government Employees and pensioners problems and difficulties During lockdown period – redressal regarding.
It has been brought to our notice by various Federations/organizations of Central Government employees and Pensioners that they face serious problems in accessing the healthcare-related facilities during the lockdown period throughout the country. As you are aware that since 24th March 2020, the whole country has been placed under lockdown to combat the spread of the pandemic COVID-19. The employees and especially the pensioners are not allowed to stir out of their homes. In the case of employees, they are allowed to go only to the places where they are assigned specific jobs. This apart, the CGHS dispensaries themselves had been functioning with little staff and virtually they were open for namesake only. Neither the medicines were available nor the doctor. In the case of those employees, who are entitled for the benefit of CCS(MA) rules, the situation was much more precarious in as much as no private clinic was allowed to be open and the AMAs were not allowed the private practice. The Government hospitals in most of the cases had been declared as exclusive COVID 19 hospitals where other treatments are declared impermissible.
Initially everybody thought that the situation would be a passing phase and would improve once the pandemic spread is arrested. However, despite the lockdown and other measures, the spread of the disease had been on increase in many parts of the country, with the result the lockdown had to be extended to the fourth phase. In the situation in which we are placed, it is difficult to bring about normalcy in the near future. Perhaps till the anti-virus vaccine is developed or medicine to cure the disease is invented, the world will have to live with certain restrictions to contain the deadly nature of the disease. In the circumstances, we are afraid that the Government will have to think in terms of alternative methods of providing the health care facilities for the employees and pensioners keeping the present rules and regulations under suspension.
We, therefore, make the following suggestions to have hassle-free alternate arrangements till normalcy is restored or travel restrictions are eased.
When inpatient treatment becomes necessary:-
(i) CGHS beneficiaries(including pensioners): may be allowed to undergo treatment any private hospital near their residence. The cost of treatment will be reimbursed by the concerned department in the case of employees and CGHS in the case of pensioners The Govt. may direct all hospitals to provide treatment to all CGEs and CG pensioners and they might be told that the rates stipulated by AIIMS Delhi must be the basis of billing. The hospitals may be asked to submit the bills to the concerned department/ Addl. Director, CGHS as the case may be for payment.
(ii) The treatment has to be based on the production of the CG HS card.
Non-CGHS patients:
(i) They may also avail the same facility as the CGHS beneficiaries. i.e.in any hospitals near their residence. Their admission will be based on the basis of a certificate of identity issued by the department in which he/she is employed.
Out-patient treatment
(i) Outpatient treatment for employees may be provided by the private hospitals on the basis of a predetermined rate of consultation.
(ii) The employees will submit the bills and get the cost reimbursed
Pensioners (outpatient treatment)
(i) In the case of pensioners who require outpatient treatment, they may be permitted to avail of either the CGHS facilities, if it is nearby their residence or in any private hospitals, which is near to their residence. Those who avail the private hospital facilities may submit their bills to the additional director pension for reimbursement. The private hospitals tlu·oughout the country may be asked to provide the O.P. Treatment to CG employees and pensioners on the basis of predetermined consultation fees and stipulated charges for pathological tests.
We request you to kindly consider these suggestions and issue the necessary orders.
No.21011/02/2015-Est(A-11)-Part II
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi
22nd May,2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Extension of timeline for submission of summary of Medical Report in respect of Group “A’ officers of Central Civil Services for the year 2019- 2020 – reg
2. In view of the prevailing situation, it has been decided to delink the submission of summary of Medical Report from recording and completion of APAR for the year 2019-20. The timeline for conduct of Annual Medical Examination and thereafter submitting the summary of the Medical Report for the year 2019-20 is extended for a further period up to 31.12.2020. However, recording and completion of APAR for the year 2019-20 may be done as per the time schedule given in Annexure to this Department’s OM No. 21011/02/2015-Estt.(A)-Part dated 30th March, 2020, without insisting on submission of summary of Medical Report
No.22/2/2020-CS-I(APAR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
CS-I(APAR)
2″ Floor, A-Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated 22nd May, 2020.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Extension of timelines for Recording of Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) for the year 2019-2020 in respect of Group-A and Group-B officers of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) through SPARROW Portal – Reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to O.M. No.21011/01/2009-Estt. (A)(Pt.II) dated 27.03.2020 and O.M. No.21011/02/2015-Estt.(A-II) (Pt.II) dated 30.03.2020 issued by the Estt. Division of this Department. Accordingly, the timelines for recording of the Annual Performance Assessment Report (APAR) across all the Group-A and Group-B Officers of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) for the year 2019-20 has been extended as per the Annexure to the Estt. Division O.M. No.21011/02/2015-Estt. (A-II) (Pt.II) dated 30.03.2020 (copy enclosed).
2. All the APARs in respect of Group-A and Group-B Officers of Central Secretariat Service (CSS) have to be generated through Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online Window (SPARROW) within the extended
3. Accordingly, all Ministries/Departments are requested to take necessary action from generation of APAR online SPARROW till completion stage.
(K. Srinivasan)
Under Secretary to Government of India
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has relaxed Visa and Travel restrictions imposed in response to COVID -19, permitting certain categories of Overseas Citizen Of India (OCI) cardholders, who are stranded abroad, to come to India.
Following categories of OCI Cardholders stranded abroad, have been permitted to come to India:-
Minor children born to Indian nationals abroad and holding OCI cards.
OCI cardholders who wish to come to India on account of family emergencies like death in family.
Couples where one spouse is an OCI cardholder and the other is an Indian national and they have a permanent residence in India.
University students who are OCI cardholders (not legally minors) but whose parents are Indian citizens living in India.
The travel restrictions, imposed earlier by MHA on 07.05.2020, would not apply to any aircraft, ship, train or any other vehicle deployed for bringing back the above mentioned categories of OCI cardholders who are stranded abroad. All other terms and conditions laid down by MHA on 07.05.2020 would continue to remain in effect.
F.No. 23(4)/E.Coord/2020/1
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated 20th May, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Payment of Wages to Outsourced Persons of Ministries/Departments and other organizations of Government of India during lockdown period due to COVID-19.
As a measure to avoid undue hardship during lockdown period to the contractual, casual and outsource staff of Ministries/ Departments and other organizations of Government of India, instructions were issued by Department of Expenditure [DoE] vide OM of even no. dated 23/03/2020 that any contractual, casual and outsource staff, who are required to stay at home in view of the lockdown order regarding COVID-19 prevention, shall be treated as “on duty’ during such period of absence and necessary pay/wages would be paid accordingly.
2. These instructions also applies to all the Attached/Subordinate Office, Autonomous/ Statutory Bodies of Government of India and was valid upto 30th April, 2020.
3. The lockdown period has since been extended from time to time and as per MHA’s order dated 17/05/2020 the lockdown measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 have been extended upto 31.05.2020. Accordingly, the validity of DoE’s instructions issued vide OM dated 23/03/2020 is hereby extended till 31st May, 2020.
(Annie G. Mathew)
Additional Secretary to Government of India
