F.No.MF.CGA/NB/ADMN/2019-20/2002
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
O/o CONTROLLER GENERAL OF ACCOUNTS
Dated: 16.04.2020
OFFICE ORDER
Reference is invited to Office Order No. MF.CGA/NB/ADMN/2019-20/1656-1674 dated 11.02.2020, wherein officers of O/o CGA were designated for regular assessment of various floors of Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan to ensure an effective and work clean environment and close monitoring of all the floors and common area.
In the wake of spread of COVID 19 epidemic, M/o Home Affairs vide order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A) dated 15.04.2020 has issued revised guidelines which will come into effect from 20th April, 2020. As per the consolidated revised guidelines, Ministries and Departments and offices under their control are to be functional with 100% attendance of Deputy Secretary and above level officers. Remaining officers and staff shall attend up to 33% as per requirement.
In view of above, the officers designated for floor-wise assessment of hygiene and cleaning of Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan shall take care to ensure cleanliness of their respective floor regularly w.e.f. 17.04.2020. The officers may take steps necessary for this purpose and issue directions to cleaning staff as required. They may contact Administration Section for any issue related to sanitization / cleaning / material etc.
Since Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID -19) is also spread through contaminated surfaces/objccts, the above instructions may he strictly adhered to for proper maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene in Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan.
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(NARINDER PAL SINGH)
Asstt. Controller General of Accounts (Admn)
NO.CDN/MF-CGA/Misc./255/2020
Ministry of Finance,
Department of Expenditure
Office of Controller General of Accounts
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan
E. Block, GPO Complex New Delhi-110023
Dated : 17.04.2020
Office Memorandum
Subject : Implementation of e-Office in Civil Accounts organisation. – reg.
The Controller General of Accounts held a review meeting with the senior officers on 13.04.2020. Keeping in view the various measures taken up by the Government to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, it has been decided that henceforth and until further orders all files in CGA office shall be processed through e-office only. In exceptional cases physical files may be processed with the prior approval of the respective head of the vertical.
2. The development of a facility in PFMS for review of sanctions using eoffice is under consideration. However, till such time the system/facility is put in place, it has been decided that Pr.CCAs/CCAs/CAs (IC) in the line Ministries/Departments may process the files in e-office to avoid the physical movement of files/documents in view of risks. It is therefore advised that Pr.CCAs/CCAs/CAs (IC) may ensure implementation of e-office in their field Pr.AOs/PAOs/RPAOs/ZAOs in letter and spirit.
(Madhu Sharma)
Astt. Controller General of Accounts
Z.15025/18/2020/ DIR/CGHS/
Govt. of India
Min. of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of CGHS
545-A Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.
Dated the 15th April, 2020
OFFICE ORDER
Subject : Advisory in view of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) Infection- Guidelines to be followed at CGHS Wellness Centres/Units.
In view of the Corona Virus Disease(COVID-19) , all out efforts are made by the Government to contain its impact by instituting measures at community as well as at individual level.
2. Guidelines for maintaining social distancing between individuals have already been issued by the Government. In the spirit of above the under signed is directed to enclose the following guidelines to be followed at CGHS Wellness Centres/ Units in view of the COVID-19 infection:
The CMO in Charge of the Wellness Centres shall keep themselves updated with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare through the official Website of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and CGHS and disseminate the correct information to the staff as well as CGHS beneficiaries.
CMO in charge in consultation with Addl. Director shall procure the protective gear for the staff like Face Masks, Gloves, sanitizer, etc., CMO in charge shall ensure their availability and ensure that they are used rationally.
Separate Fever Clinic shall be organized at Wellness Centres within the constraints of resources and One Medical Officer shall be designated specifically for the fever clinic for 14 days by rotation. He/She shall not examine any other patients. He/She shall be provided with Protective gear like Face cover, Gloves, N-95 Masks, etc., Prophylaxis with Hydroxy-Chloroquin (HCQ) as per the guidelines of MoHFW shall be provided.
Every CGHS beneficiary entering Wellness Centre shall be screened with Thermal Scanner by the MTS/ Security Staff.
Any CGHS beneficiary with raised temperature shall be directed to Fever Clinic without registration. Registration number is generated in the module of the Medical Officer of Fever Clinic. The beneficiary shall be examined by the designated Doctor in the Fever Clinic and if there is suspicion of COVID-19 Infection, the beneficiary shall be referred to the Local Health Centre notified for the COVID-19 by the State Government /Local Authorities and intimate the concerned Authorities.
CMO in charge shall maintain the contact numbers of Nodal Centre for COVID-19 cases and the Local Public health authorities.
Those who are performing duty in the Fever clinic shall be provided Prophylaxis with Hydroxy-Chloroquin (HCQ) as per the guidelines of MoHFW.
CMO in charge shall procure requisite quantity of Hydroxy Chloroquin (HCQ) in the Wellness Centre and shall ensure that the drug is used strictly as per the guidelines of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
In case of any confirmed case of COVID-19 Positive case ,CMO in Charge shall arrange for sanitization in co-operation with Local Health Authorities.
Addl. Directors, CGHS of Cities/Zones shall take necessary action to ensure the implementation of the guidelines.
As per the MHA Guidelines following offices of the Government of India will remain open from 20th April 2020.
Offices of the Government of India, its Autonomous/ Subordinate Offices will remain open, as mentioned below:
i. Defence, Central Armed Police Forces, Health and Family Welfare, Disaster management and Early Warning Agencies (IMD, INCOIS, SASE and National Centre of Seismology. CWC), National Informatics Centre (NIG), Food Corporation of India (FCI), NCC, Nehru Yuva Kendras (NYKs) and Customs to function without any restriction.
ii. Other Ministries and Departments, and offices under their control, are to function with 100% attendance of Deputy Secretary and levels above that. Remaining officers and staff to attend upto 33% as per requirement.
Offices of the State/ Union Territory Governments, their Autonomous Bodies and Local Governments will remain open, as mentioned below:
i. Police, home guards, civil defence, fire and emergency services, disaster management, prisons and municipal services will function without any restrictions.
ii. All other Departments of State/ UT Governments to work with restricted staff. Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ officers may attend as required. Group ‘C’ and levels below that may attend upto 33% of strength, as per requirement to ensure social distancing. However, delivery of public services shall be ensured, and necessary staff will be deployed for such purpose.
iii. District administration and Treasury (including field offices of the Accountant General) will function with restricted staff. However, delivery of public services shall be ensured, and necessary staff will be deployed for such purpose.
iv. Resident Commissioner of States/ UTs, in New Delhi, only to the extent of coordinating COVID-19 related activities and internal kitchen operations.
v. Forest offices: staff/ workers required to operate and maintain zoo, nurseries, wildlife, fire-fighting in forests, watering plantations, patrolling and their necessary transport movement.
F. No 25-08/2012-FS (CBS)
Govt. of India
Ministry of Communication
Department of Posts
(F.S. Division)
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
Dated: 15.04.2020
To,
All Head of Circles/Regions
Subject : Introduction of common/modified forms to be used in National Savings Schemes for CBS and non CBS Post Offices -Regarding.
Sir/Madam,
The Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs) had notified separate forms for each Small Savings Scheme through revised Schemes Rules 2019 vide Notification Nos. 914(E), 915(E), 916(E), 917(E), 918(E), 919(E), 920 (E), 921(E) and 922(E), dated 12.12.2019.
2. (i) This office has been receiving various references from Field Units and other stakeholders citing difficulties in use of separate forms for each Savings Scheme as well as serious issues in printing/procurement and ensuring availability of all these forms in all the Post Offices (including EDBOs) doing POSB operations. The issue was examined and deliberated in detail by this office in consultation with NSI and since this is a purely operational issue, the competent authority has decided to allow use of the following common forms by the all Post Offices, instead of separate form for each scheme:-
1. Application form for Opening of Account/Purchase of Certificate (AOF)
2. Pay-in Slip (SB-103)
3. Application form for Closure of Account on Maturity. (SB-7A)
4. Application form for Premature Closure of Account. (SB-7B)
5. Application form for Loan/withdrawal from RD/PPF and SSA Accounts (SB-7C)
6. Application form for extension of RD/TD/PPF/SCSS Accounts.
(ii) Additional form (Annexure-I) prescribed for PPF/SCSS vide SB Order 06/2015 dated 09.06.2015 shall be discontinued.
(iii) For normal withdrawal from Post Office Savings/NSS-87 Accounts and withdrawal of periodical interest from TD/MIS/SCSS accounts, existing withdrawal form (SB-7) shall continue to be used.
(iv) While using AOF, non-CBS post offices may ignore SOL/CIF ID related fields (as they would not be there) till the Post Office is migrated to CBS.
(v) While opening of new accounts, a separate form (Annexure II) (prescribed vide SB Order 06.2015 dated 09.06.2015) should also be taken by CBS Post Offices from new customers/depositor (not having CBS account in Post Offices/not updated their KYC in existing account(s)).
(vi) In case, any depositor submits any of the notified forms in revised schemes rules 2019, that form may also be accepted.
3. It is requested to circulate this SB Order alongwith copy of Forms enclosed 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.
F.No. A-50024/01/2020-D[Estt.l/GpI]
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Dated the 15th April 2020
OFFICE ORDER
As per the directions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) vide their ORDER [NO.40.3/2020-DM-I(A)] dated 15th April 2020 (copy enclosed) for the Strict implementation of consolidated revised guidelines during the lockdown period, the Department of Defence (including Defence Finance) Will remain open Without any restriction during the lockdown period w.e.f. 20th April 2020, subject to compliance of all instructions contained therein in the said Order of MHA. Accordingly, all officers and staff of D/o Defence (including Defence Finance) are advised to follow these orders scrupulously.
2.Secretaries of Other Departments of Ministry of Defence viz., DESW, DDP, DDR&D and DMA are requested to issue orders accordingly in respect of their Officers & members of Staff.
3.This issues with the approval of the Defence Secretary.
Due to the outbreak of covid-19 pandemic the country is currently observing a lock down till 3rd May 2020, AICTE has issued instructions to colleges/institutions and has directed them that ensuring safety precautions during the threat posted by COVID-19 would be fundamental responsibility of all citizens of India, during this hour of crisis. Likewise, Heads of Institutions have the onerous responsibility of safeguarding the health and associated interest of all stakeholders of their respective colleges/ institutions. In view of the above, the following guidelines are issued for strict compliance by all colleges/institutions:
1) Payment of fees: It has come to knowledge of AICTE that certain stand-alone Institutions are insisting that students should pay the fees including admission fees, during the lockdown. It is clarified that colleges/ Institutions should not insist on payment of fees till the ongoing lockdown is lifted and normalcy is restored. Further , guidelines in this regard communicating the revised timelines will be issued by AICTE in due course. Accordingly, all colleges/ Institutions are directed to display the information on their websites and also communicate the same to the students through email.
2) Payment of salary to faculty members: It has been learnt that various institutions have not paid salary to their faculty and staff members for the duration of the lockdown. Also certain institutions have terminated the services of certain faculty/ staff members. It is clarified that salary and other dues to the faculty/staff members will be released for the duration of lockdown and also Terminations, if any, made during the lockdown will be withdrawn. Hence, the same may be strictly complied with. A letter in this regard has also been issued to the Respective Chief Secretaries of the States / UTs including reimbursement of fees to colleges/institutions.
3) Discouraging fake news: Various interest groups / individuals are circulating fake news on social media platforms thereby creating misinformation and rumours. Discouraging any such fake news and reporting the matter to concerned authorities would be prime responsibility of all stakeholders. It is also advised that any information published on the official website of MHRD/ UGC / AICTE only may be relied upon. Hence, these websites maybe regularly perused for any updates. Similarly for other government circular, official websites of the concerned Ministries / Departments may be referred to .
4) Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme: Due to ongoing lockdown and restricted access to internet , activities pertaining to PMSSS for the academic year 2020-2021 have been delayed. However, it is clarified that the scheme will be continued as in the past once the lockdown is lifted. A calendar of events, laying down fresh timelines will be published in AICTE website in due course.
5) Online classes and semester examination: It is clarified that online classes for the current semester will be continued during the extended lockdown. A revised academic calendar will be issued by UGC/ AICTE subsequently. Regarding the conduct of semester examinations, it is clarified that UGC has constituted a committee for recommending the modalities of conduct of examinations, award of marks and passing criteria in examinations. Directions in this regard will be issued separately. Websites of UGC/ AICTE may be perused regularly.
6) Internships: It is clarified that some students would not be able to pursue their Summer Internship due to the ongoing lockdown. Hence, they are advised to pursue internship from home. In case the same is not feasible, this requirement may be fulfilled in December 2020.
7) Sharing of internet bandwidth with other colleges/institutions: Due to inability of certain students to access internet services, college/Institutions are advised to allow students of other colleges/institutions in their vicinity to access the internet facility at their colleges/institutions and colleges/ Institutions may accordingly permit students of other colleges/ Institutions to share their campus internet facility. Attendance rule may be relaxed in the light of lockdown and unavailability of good bandwidth in certain rural areas.
All colleges/ institutions must strictly adhere to these instructions failing which action will be taken as for the prevailing rules
Union HRD Minister releases alternative Academic Calendar of NCERT for schools
All the classes from I-XII and subject areas will be covered under this calendar – Union HRD Minister
In order to engage students meaningfully during their stay at home due to COVID-19 through educational activities at home with the help of their parents and teachers,the alternative academic calendar has been developed by the NCERT under the guidance of the MHRD. This Alternative Academic Calendar was released by Union Human Resource Development Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in New Delhi today.
Speaking on the occasion the Minister said that this Calendar provides guidelines to teachers on the use of various technological tools and social media tools available for imparting education in fun-filled, interesting ways, which can be used by learner to learn even while at home. However, it has taken into account, the varying levels of access to such tools-Mobile, Radio, Television, SMS and various social media. The fact that many of us may not have internet facility in the mobile, or may not be able to use different social media tools- such as whatsapp, facebook, twitter, google, etc., the calendar guides teachers to further guide parents and students through SMS on mobile phones or mobile call. Parents are expected to help elementary stage students to implement this Calendar.
This Minister said that all the classes from I-XII and subject areas will be covered under this calendar. This calendar will cater to the need of all children including Divyangchildren(Children with Special Need)- link for Audio books, Radio programmes, Video programme will be included.
Shri Pokhriyal further said that the calendar contains week-wise plan consisting of interesting and challenging activities, with reference to theme/chapter taken from syllabus or textbook. Most importantly, it maps the themes with the learning outcomes.The purpose of mapping of themes with learning outcomes is to facilitate teachers/parents to assess the progress in the learning of children and also to go beyond textbooks.
The Minister highlighted that the calendar also covers experiential learning activities such as Arts Education, Physical Exercises, yoga, pre-vocational skills, etc.This Calendar contains class-wise and subject-wise activities in tabular forms. This Calendar includes activities related to four languages as subject areas, i.e., Hindi English, Urdu and Sanskrit.This calendar also gives space to the strategies of reducing stress and anxiety among teachers, students and parents.Calendar includes link for Chapter wise e-content available on the e-pathshala, NROER and DIKSHA portal of GoI.
The Minister also said that all the given activities are suggestive in nature, not prescriptive, nor is the sequence mandatory. Teachers and parents may opt to contexualise the activities and do those activities that the student shows interest in, irrespective of the sequence.
This calendar would be disseminated through DTH Channels and also conducting video conferencing with SCERTs, Directorates of Education, SCERTs, KendriyaVidyalaySangathan, NavodayaVidyalayaSamiti, CBSE, State School Education Boards, etc.
This will empower our students, teachers, school principals and parents to find out positive ways to deal with Covid-19 using on-line teaching-learning resources and also improving their learning outcomes getting school education at home.
As Part of PMGKY Package EPFO Settles 3.31 Lakh COVID-19 Claims in 15 Days
About Rs 950 Crore Disbursed
The provision notified on 28th March 2020, for a special withdrawal from the EPF Scheme to tide over the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) package, has provided timely relief to the working class of the nation.
Since the introduction of this program, in just 15 days, Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has processed 3.31 lakh claims disbursing an amount of Rs. 946.49 crores. In addition, Rs. 284 crore have been distributed by the exempted PF Trusts under this scheme, notable among them being TCS.
Under this provision, non-refundable withdrawal to the extent of the basic wages and dearness allowances for three months or up to 75% of the amount standing to member’s credit in the EPF account, whichever is less, is admissible. The member can apply for lesser amount also. This being an advance, does not attract income tax deductions.
EPFO is committed to serve its members during this crisis, and EPFO offices are functional to maintain the continuity of essential services even in difficult situations. The availability of these facilities through online services has brought much relief to the needy subscribers during the lockdown period, coming to their rescue during these testing times.
BHARAT SARKAR/GOVERNMENT OF INDIA RAIL MANTRALYA/MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD)
CIRCULAR
Sub .:- Issue of authorizations/Passes to the Officers and Employees of Board’s Office to attend essential duties in the office.
Pursuant to the decision to impose a complete lockdown for a period of 21 days w.e.f. 25.03.2020 in view of the threat posed by Spread of COVID-19, this Ministry has been obtaining authorizations/Passes for its officials to attend essential official duties from the DCP/New Delhi District in view of DoPT’s OM No. 11013/9/2014-Estt. (A-III) dated 25.03.2020.
2. Subsequently, vide Home Secretary, Government of India’s D.O. letter 40-3/2020-DM-I(A), dated 03.04.2020 addressed to Chief Secretaries/Administrators of all States/UTs, it has been decided that designated authorities under Railways be allowed to issue authorizations/Passes for a critical mass of staff for its operations, as difficulties were being faced in obtaining passes from district authorities in some cases. Further, vide Home Secretary, Gor s D.O. Letter of even number dated 12.04.2020 addressed to Chief Secretaries/Administrators of all States/UTs, it has been again re-iterated that Railways have already been authorized to issue authorizations/Passes for their staff and contractual labour.
3. Further, Ministry of Home Affairs vide their order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A), dated 14.04.2020 and 15.04.2020, have issued orders that the consolidated guideline issued for containment of COVID-19 epidemic in the country, will continue to remain in force upto 3rd May 2020 to contain spread of COVID-19 in the country. Further, as per these orders, this Ministry has to function with 100% attendance of Deputy Secretary and level above that and remaining officers and staff to attend upto 33% as per requirement with effect from 20.04.2020.
4. In view of the above, all EDs/JSs and equivalent officers in Board’s office are hereby authorised to issue authorizations/Passes to the staff/contractual labour and for their vehicles, of their Directorates to attend the office as per requirement. The movement of persons and vehicles shall be subject to strict adherence to norms of hygiene and social distancing, as is required in the context of COVID-19. A proforma of the authorization/Pass to be issued is enclosed.
DA : As above
No .2020/G(Acc.)/Maint/Misc./COVID-19
New Delhi, dated 16.04.2020
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