Indian Railways plans to gradually restart passenger train operations from 12th May, 2020, initially with 15 pairs of trains (30 return journeys). These trains will be run as special trains from New Delhi Station connecting Dibrugarh, Agartala, Howrah, Patna, Bilaspur, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Madgaon, Mumbai Central, Ahmedabad and Jammu Tawi.
Thereafter, Indian Railways shall start more special services on new routes, based on the available coaches after reserving 20,000 coaches for COVID-19 care centres and adequate number of coaches being reserved to enable operation of up to 300 trains everyday as “Shramik Special” for stranded migrants.
Booking for reservation in these trains will start at 4 pm on 11th May and will be available only on the IRCTC website (https://www.irctc.co.in/). Ticket booking counters at the railway stations shall remain closed and no counter tickets (including platform tickets) shall be issued. Only passengers with valid confirmed tickets will be allowed to enter the railway stations. It will be mandatory for the passengers to wear face cover and undergo screening at departure and only asymptomatic passengers will be allowed to board the train. Further details including train schedule will be issued separately in due course.
भारत सरकार GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
रेल मंत्रालय MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(रेलवे बोर्ड RAILWAY BOARD)
CIRCULAR
Sub.:- Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 – regarding reporting of Officials in Board’s Office during lockdown period.
Attention is invited to Office Orders No. 25, 30 & 32 of 2020 containing instructions regarding reporting of Officials in Board’s Office during lockdown period. In these instructions, it has been advised that Officials residing in Containment Zone as demarcated by states/district administration will not attend office.
2. Officials who are residing in containment zones 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.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Government of India
D.O. No.Secy(SJE)/SD/2020/214513
Date: 13.4.2020
Subject: Advisory for protection of senior citizens aged above 60 years.
Dear Chief Secretary,
The Senior Citizens who are aged above 60 years and especially those with medical conditions are particularly susceptible to infections during the COVID times. MSJE alongwith Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Department of Geriatric Medicine, AllMS Delhi has prepared an Advisory to be followed by all the senior citizens and their care givers during these times.
I would request that this Advisory is widely publicised in all the districts, in all institutions working for senior citizens and through NGOs who are working in this area.
Government of India (भारत सरकार)
Ministry of Railways (रेल मंत्रालय)
3 Floor, Railway Board (तृतीय तल, रेलवे बोर्ड)
Supreme Court Metro Station Building Complex
(सुप्रीम कोर्ट मेट्राे स्टेशन भवन परिसर)
No. 2020/H-1/7/3
New Delhi, Dated 05.05.2020.
The General Managers,
All Indian Railways/All Production Units
DG/RDSO & NAIR
CAO/Rail Wheel Plant,Bcla/DMW.
Sub: Reimbursement of OPD medicines: Special sanction in view of COVID 19.
2. Board’s letter of even no. dated 28.03.2020 and 29.03.2020.
In reference to Board’s letters referred above, it was intimated that the instructions issued vide Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s O.M. no. 215023/12/2020/DIR/CGHS dated 27.03.2020 were applicable to Railway beneficiaries till 30.04.2020. .
Now, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s vide their O.M. no. Z15025/12/2020/DIR/CGHS dated 27.04.2020 have extended the provision up to 31.05.2020. The instructions issued by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare shall also apply to railway beneficiaries till 31.05.2020.
It is also clarified that railway health facilities are functional and railway beneficiaries also have the option to collect medicines through railway health facilities as per normal practice, instead of purchasing from market
To,
All Heads of Telecom Circles &
All Heads of Other Administrative Units,
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
Subject : Payment of leave encashment in respect of VRS-2019 optees whose Vigilance clearance is withheld.
Sir,
I am directed to refer to the ncitilic_ation of BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme-2019 issued vide letter No. 1-15/2019-PAT(BSNL) dated 04.11.2019 and to inform that this office has received borne references with regard to withholding of amount of encashment of EL/HPL in respect of VRS-20-19 optees whose Vigilance clearance is withheld.
2. The issue of payment of leave encashment, in cases where vigilance clearance is withheld, has been examined in consultation with EF branch of BSNL Corporate Office vis-a-vis the relevant provisions of the BSNL VRS-2019 and Rule 39(3) of CCS(Leave) rules. It is clarified that the competent authority for sanctioning the amount of encashment of EL / HPL is required to examine each case individually to find out whether withheld Ex-gratia and Gratuity will be insufficient for adjustment of the amount recoverable from the retired employee on conclusion of the disciplinary proceedings pending against him and thereby requiring adjustment of remaining amount from leave encashment. In other words, only in such cases where the amount recoverable exceeds the amount of gratuity and ex-gratia withheld, withholding of leave encashment will be necessitated.
3. The authorities competent to sanction encashment of EL/HPL in respect of retired employees may, accordingly, review all cases where leave encashment has not been released on account of withholding of vigilance clearance in respect of retired employee. Such authority may also consult the concerned disciplinary authority, if need be, for ascertaining the amount likely to become recoverable from the retired employee on conclusion of disciplinary proceedings.
4. It may also be ensured that the cases for payment of pension in respect of VRS optees are sent to the concerned CCA. Further, it may also be ensured that provisional pension is paid to the retired employee(s) in accordance with the provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 in respect of whom vigilance clearance has been withheld.
This is issued with the approval of competent authority.
Yours faithfully,
sd/-
[Sanjeev Kumar]
Asstt. General Manager (Estt.I)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No.2011/C&IS/ Committee/Laptops/ Pt.II
Dated: 08-05-2020
The General Managers
All Indian Railways,
CORE & Production Units
Director Generals
NAIR, Vadodara
RDSO, Lucknow
Pr. CAO
COFMOW, DMW/Patiala
Director Generals/ Directors,
All Centralised Training Institutes
Sub : Provision of laptop to Gazetted Officers in Indian Railways.
Ref: (1) This office letter No.2011/C&IS/Committee/Laptops/Pt.II dated 23/01/2012
(2) Transformation Cell’s Letter no 2018/Transf.Cell/Mech/Misc dated 02.01.2019
(3) This office letter no 2011/C&IS/Committee/ Laptops/Pt. II dated 19/12/2019
(4) This office letter no.2011/C&IS/Committee/Laptop/Pt-II dated 12/02/2020
Policy guidelines for provision of Laptops/ Notebooks to all Gazetted officers were laid down vide letters referred as above. The Board (MT & FC) has considered various technological developments in this field and felt the need for a change in the policy. Accordingly, this policy is issued incorporating various changes issued from time to time and will supersede all earlier policy letters referred above.
1. SPECIFICATIONS OF LAPTOPS:
1.1 For the purpose of this policy; Laptop, Notebook, Tablet, Netbook Computer, Notepad, Ultra-note book are considered in the same class. They are referred to as ‘Laptop’ in this policy.
1.2 The codal life of the Laptop provided under this policy will be considered as Four (4) years.
1.3 The Laptop to be provided to the eligible officer shall be treated as official equipment of the Railway in possession of the officer. A serving officer is entitled to purchase a Laptop irrespective of his/ her remaining service. Safety, Security (including official data) and upkeep of the Laptop shall be the responsibility of the officer concerned.
1.4 The Laptop shall be completely owned by the Railways till such time the officer deposits its residual value or codal life is over and the officer takes ownership of the same as laid down in this policy.
1.5 All aspects of this policy shall also be applicable on existing Laptops which were provided as per earlier letters referred as above, except the cost ceiling amount. The cost ceiling amount will be effective from the date of issue of this policy letter.
1.6 This policy shall be applicable to all Gazetted Officers of Railway Units, Railway Board, and officers of other Govt departments posted on deputation to Railway Board or various Railway units.
2. ELIGIBILITY & CEILING:
2.1 For procuring Laptop:
2.1.1 Procurement of Laptop shall be done by the officer concerned directly from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or their authorized outlet/distributors by paying the amount himself/ herself, and then claim for reimbursement thereof.
2.1.2 ‘Laptop’ includes its Accessories and Standard Software [Standard software – Any Software (Operating system, Antivirus software or MS-office etc)] that is essential for the running of devices towards discharge of official functions I duties. Accessories may be purchased alongwith the Laptop or anytime later during its codal life.
2.1.3 ‘Laptop’ is official equipment in addition to the Desktop PC in Office or any other computing devices provided except under this policy.
2.1.4 Only one such reimbursement will be allowed once in 4 years. Next procurement for serving officials will be allowed only after completion of 4 years from the last purchased date as mentioned in his/her service book
2.1.5 The eligibility and the total cost ceiling for purchase and maintenance of Laptop (including the equipment bare cost, warranty/extended warranty, **accessories, Standard software, AMC contract cost, repair & maintenance etc during its codal life) exclusive of applicable taxes shall be as indicated below:-
Eligibility for Gazetted Officer
Cost ceiling amount for Official
Laptop (exclusive of annlicable taxes)
Proviso
Officer in Confirmed JA Grade and above.
Rs. 85000/- (Eighty Five Thousand)
Officer in ‘Confirmed JA Grade’ shall not include officers holding adhoc or temporary capacity in JA Grade or looking after the current duties of JA Grade without being confirmed in JA Grade. **Subject to the condition that the cost of the accessories shall not
exceed an amount of Rs 25,000(Twenty Five Thousands) inclusive of all Taxes.
Gazetted Officer below Confirmed JA Grade.
Rs. 45,000/- (Forty Five Thousand)
**Subject to the condition that the cost
of the accessories shall not exceed an amount of Rs 13,000 (Thirteen Thousands) inclusive of all Taxes.
Probationary Officer of Group ‘A’ Railway Services under training.
Rs. 45,000/- (Forty Five Thousand)
The Laptop provided to the Probationary Officer shall continue to be in his/ her possession during the training period. It shall be carried by the Probationer upon completion of training to his/ her working post.
**Subject to the condition that the cost of the accessories shall not exceed an amount of Rs 13,000 (Thirteen Thousands) inclusive of all Taxes.
2.16 Repair & Maintenance:– The officer concerned shall take into account the scope of warranty/extended warranty and/or AMC contract available for the Laptop while incurring expenditure on its repair & maintenance during its coda! life to avoid any Reimbursement claim of any duplicate expenditure shall be summarily rejected.
3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PURCHASE OF LAPTOP AND ITS REIMBURSEMENT:
3.1 Eligible officer who procures Laptop himself/herself may club the cost of Laptop, accessories, Standard software, AMC contract/extended warranty etc over the specified life of the Laptop and the total amount can be claimed through single invoice subject to the terms and conditions as well as monetary limit laid down in this policy.
3.2 The officer must give an undertaking at the time of claiming reimbursement that:
I. The rates are reasonable;
II. The Laptop has been actually procured & maintained by him/her; and
III. The reimbursed amount is liable to be recovered from him/her in case of false declaration detected at a later date.
IV The applicable residual has been deposited in PFA/PAO office in the manner and form acceptable to them and money receipt is attached.
3.3 The claim for reimbursement will be entertained subject to :-
I. The payment for purchase of the Laptop is done in Indian Currency (Rupee). Any claim in which payment is made in any currency other than Indian Rupee will not be etertained.
II. The delivery of the device(s) has been taken in Any claim in which deliver has been taken outside India will not be entertained.
3.4 The Railways will neither be responsible nor liable for any contractual, legal and statutory issues arising out of the purchase/repair & maintenance of the Laptop.
3.5 The complete onus of ensuring and certifying authenticity and correctness of the submitted documents at the time of reimbursement claim shall lie with the concerned officer claiming reimbursement and not with the sanctioning authority.
4. ACCOUNTING & DISPOSAL:
4.1 The Laptop shall continue to be in possession of the officer and cannot be returned to the office under any It has to be carried by the officer with him/ her upon transfer, deputation, retirement and leaving the organisation permanently etc.
4.2 The office providing the Laptop shall ensure entry of the details in the Service Record & LPC of the officer provided with the In addition, the office shall maintain necessary records as may be required to be provided to the officer at the time of transfer/ deputation/ posting to another office/ retirement etc.
4.3 On completion of coda! life period of the Laptop of the officer including probationary officer, the entry will be deemed to be removed from the service record of the Subsequently, the officer can purchase new Laptop, as per his/ her eligibility as per the policy at that time, whose details shall then be entered in the Service Record of the officer.
4.4 In case of transfer of the officer outside the Organization on deputation, the officer concerned has an option to be exercised before the LPC (Last Pay Certificate) is issued: –
(a) To treat the Laptop as owned by the officer till his/her return to the Railway Organization, with due entries made in the service book & LPC of the officer;
OR
(b) To pay the residual value of the Laptop as on that date so that the entry is removed from his/her service record. His / her next entitlement for procurement of laptop in Railway Organisation will be governed by Para-2.1.4.
4.5 The officer, including Probationary officer, leaving the Organization on retirement or on permanent basis has to deposit the residual value of the Laptop with the Railways to “”‘ obtain clearance from the organization, and has to own the Then the Laptop will be written off from the service record of the concerned officer.
4.6 Under no circumstance, the condemnation or write-off etc of the official Laptops is permitted under this policy.
5. DEPRECIATION OF THE LAPTOP:
5.1 The depreciation rate of the Laptop (including accessories) over and beyond the coda! life period shall be as under:-
Depreciation Rate after the end of year(s):
Year l
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
50%
25%
10%
5%
5.2 To determine residual value of the Laptop, the actual purchase price of the single invoice or the corresponding ceiling amount, whichever is lower, shall be
5.3 The cost of accessories, even if they have been purchased anytime later during the coda! life of the Laptop, will be treated as if they have been purchased along with the Laptop and their coda! life will also be co-terminus with that of the The residual value of the accessories shall also be added to determine the residual value of the Laptop.
5.4 To determine depreciation for a part of the year; first, divide the proportionate depreciation prescribed for that year by 12 to determine rate of depreciation per month and multiply this per month depreciation rate with the number of completed months for arriving at a value for that particular month within that This shall be proportionally added to the cumulative depreciation prior to that year, to arrive at the final depreciation. However, a chart for calculation of the residual valued of Laptop for completed month-wise is attached herewith for ready reference purpose.
5.5 Illustrations to determine the residual value of the Laptop (including accessories) where a part year is involved is given below:-
Case A: For an Eligible Officer in JAG & above and applicable Tax is GST @18% : –
Assuming Single Invoice Value (including Standard Software, AMC & Truces etc) = 75,000/-
Cost of Accessories purchased within one year = 5000/- (including taxes).
Depreciation After!st year = 50%
Depreciation after J S months = 50% + (25% 3/12) = 56.25%.
Residual value after 15 months = Rs.80,000 -(56.25/100 * Rs.80000) = Rs.35,000/-.
Case B: For an Eligible Officer in below Confirmed JAG & applicable Tax is GST @18% : –
Assuming Single Invoice Value (including Accessories, AMC & Truces etc) = 60,000/-
Ceiling limit for below Confirmed JA Grade officer = 45000/- + Applicable taxes i.e. 18% GST
Residual value after 26 months = Rs.53,100 -(76.66/100 * Rs.53,100) = Rs.12,394/-.
6. OTHER PROVISIONS:
6.1 Purchase of Laptops other than those specified in this policy shall continue to be governed by Delegation of Power on Information Technology related matters No.2006/C&IS/OTH/Delegation of Powers/36-Pt dated 11/02/2012 (Last Modified vide Transformation Cell letter 2018/Trans Cell/S&T/Go Digital dated 03/10/2019) modified from time to time and requires explicit permission of Railway Board even if they are sanctioned I provided in any estimates.
6.2 Unless specified otherwise, this policy or a part thereof shall not be applicable on Laptops procured under any other policy provision/estimate. For such equipments, extant practice of maintenance & disposal etc of the office equipment shall be
This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Please acknowledge receipt.
Encl: Residual value chart for Laptop.
sd/-
(Rajnesh Singh)
Director MECC&IS)
Calculation of Residual Value of Laptops in Percentage as per Laptop Policy No 2011/C&IS/Committee/Laptops/pt.ll dtd 08.05.2020
No.12035/2/2020-Pol.II
Government of India
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Directorate of Estates
Policy-II Section Nirman Bhavan
New Delhi-110108
Dated the 5th May, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : One-time relaxation to the allottees of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) in view of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – extension of retention period.
In continuation of the OM of even number dated 25-3-2020 on the above subject, it has been decided by the competent authority that suo-moto extension of retention of quarters granted to the allottees vide OM dated 25.3.2020 for the period from 17.3.2020 to 31.5.2020 shall remain extended upto 30-6-2020.
2. The other terms and condition of the OM dated 25-3-2020 will remain the same.
(M.C. Sonowal)
Deputy Director of Estates (Policy)
Phone: 011-2306 2505
No.12035/2/2020-Pol.II
Government of India
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Directorate of Estates
Policy-II Section
Nirman Bhavan
New Delhi-110108
Dated, the 25th March, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: One-time relaxation to the allottees of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) in view of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Ministry has been receiving calls from various allottees of Government accommodations, who were / are due to vacate their flats / houses and are not able to do so in the light of the advisories regarding social distancing issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) under the current global Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). Further, Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has issued Guidelines with do’s & don’ts for government personnel vide their O.M. dated 17.03.2020 to contain the spread of this virus. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) vide its Order dated 24.03.2020 has issued directions for nation-wide complete lockdown to contain the fast spreading infection.
2. This extraordinary situation has been considered by the Ministry and it has been decided by the Competent Authority to allow suo-moto retention for the period from 17.03.2020 to 31.05.2020 for all such allottees under the Central Government General Pool Residential Accommodation (CGGPRA) Rules, 2017. This relaxation will be applicable to the following categories:
Rule 24(2) – where two allottees, who are in occupation of separate accommodation allotted under these rules marry each other, and are directed to surrender one of the accommodation within one month of their marriage;
Rule 40 – which provides for concessional period of retention of GPRA under different cases; and
Rule 44 (7 & 8) – which provides for change of accommodation.
2. The suo-moto retention period will be on the payment of licence fees as applicable to the allottee under these rules. No damage will be charged for this period.
3. These relaxations will be given to such allottees also where she/he has become unauthorized occupant of government accommodation before 17.03.2020. However, in such cases, after the retention period of 75 days i.e. upto 31.05.2020, the damage charges at telescopic rates, as was continuing prior to this period, will be resumed.
4. D.D.(Computers) will flash this message on the website for giving wide publicity.
(Vijay Andley)
Deputy Director of Estates (Policy)
No.4-9/2011-SPG(Pt)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi, dated 06 May 2020
To
All Heads of Circles.
Subject : Transfers of all Group A and Group B (Gazetted) officers.
In continuation of Directorate letter No.X-12/1/2019-SPN.II dated 17.4.2020 conveying the decision to keep on hold rotational transfers of all Group B(non-gazetted) and Group C officials, the Competent Authority has decided that all transfers and posting of Group A and Group B (Gazetted) officers posted in circles shall also be kept on hold till further orders.
INDIAN RAILWAYS TECHNICAL SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION
(Estd. 1965, Regd. No.1329) Website http://irtsa.net
CHq. 32, Phase 6, Mohali, Chandigarh-160055.
No:IRTSA/CHQ/Memo. 2020-3
Date: 30-4-2020
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman,
Hon’ble Minister for Finance,
Government of India,
North Block, New Delhi-110001.
Respected Madam,
Subject : Freezing of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners at the current rates till July 2021
– Appeal for review of decision; And Grant of option to credit the Additional DA to Provident Fund
Ref: Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM No.1/1/2020-E-II (B), dated 23-04- 2020
1) Indian Railways Technical Supervisors Association (IRTSA) extends its fullest support and cooperation to the Government of India in its all-out effort to control COVID-19 pandemic. Railway men are working on the forefront risking their lives to keep freight & parcel services operational for ensuring uninterrupted supply of essential commodities across the country. Indian Railways have taken up many special tasks to fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
2) Railways’ and other government employees and pensioners have contributed generously to PM CARES for the fight against COVID-19.
3) It is, however, very disheartening that the Government has decided, as per the order cited above, that the DA/DR is frozen and would not be revised up to July 2021; and that no arrears will be paid. This has adversely affected the morale of the employees.
4) DA is a part of Pay, compensating for the erosion in the real value of the salary. DA can only be deducted either as a punitive measure or with the consent of the employees.
5) Assuming 4% additional DA & DR for each of 3 spans of six months, the total loss of employees and pensioners would be over 1.5 months of Pay & Pension and possibly even more than that, if the inflation is higher than 4 % in the next 2 spans.
6) Freezing of DA will also delay the revision of HRA rates since as per decision of the Government on 7th CPC, whenever DA crosses 25%, rates of HRA will be revised.
7) It will also cause additional heavy loss to the employees who retire between 1-1-2020 to 30-6-2021 in terms of Gratuity and Leave encashment as the DA is counted for the same.
8) We fully realize that a lot of funds are required to combat the social & economic impact of COVID. But freezing the DA & DR would be counter-productive, as freezing this huge amount would give a further blow to the market as well as to the employees and the pensioners since the amount paid as DA and DR will actually flow out to the market. This will help boost the sagging economy in post-COVID times.
9) Government had advised all private sectors to pay their employees for the lockdown period. Government, as a model employer should set an example by not making any cut in the pay & allowances of its own employees.
10) Lower and middle class employees and pensioners are hard pressed to meet their liabilities due to heavy inflation which is bound to increase in the post-COVID-19 scenario especially in respect of cost of Medicines and household requirements.
11) In the past,when funds were required for a National calamity like War, Floods or Cyclones etc., DA installments were deposited in the Provident Fund with the consent of the employees. It was never frozen as of now.
12) It is, therefore, requested that, keeping in consideration all the above aspects, the following proposals may please be considered sympathetically to avoid heart burning amongst employees and pensioners:
a) Order for freezing of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief may please be withdrawn.
b) Instead option may please be given to Employees for crediting of the amount of Additional DA to their Provident Fund in case of pre-1-4-2004 employees and to the Pension Fund (Tier 2) in case of those covered under the NPS.
c) Employees and pensioners may be encouraged to invest in Infrastructure Bonds etc. by increasing the ceiling limit thereof. This would provide the government with the requisite funds and the employees will not be at a loss in the long run.
