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Withdraw the Freezing of DA O.M – Confederation writes to Cabinet Secretary

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confederation

No. Confd./DA-2020

Dated :24.04.2020

To
The Cabinet Secretary,
Government of India,
Cabinet Secretariat
Rashtrapati Bhawan,
New Delhi

Sub: Freezing of dearness allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness relief to Central Government pensioners at current rates till July, 2021.

Dear Sir,

We solicit your kind reference to the O.M. No. 1/12020-E.I (B) dated 23rd April, 2020 issued by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance on the above subject in view of the crisis arising out of the pandemic Covid-19.

The Central Government employees throughout the country noted the contents of the above cited O.M. with surprise and anguish. As you are aware, the Central Government employees responded admirably the call of the Honourable Prime Minister to donate one day’s salary to the Prime Minister’s Relief fund to enable the Government to meet out the financial exigencies arising out of the pandemic. This apart, both the employees and pensioners have contributed immensely to the Prime Minister’s and respective Chief Minister’s public relief funds voluntarily.

It was unfortunate that the Government did not cause any consultation with the standing committee of the JCM, the negotiating forum of the Central Government employees and took an arbitrary and unilateral decision on a vital matter like freezing the wages.

Also Read : Protest against freezing of Dearness Allowance – NCJCM writes to Cabinet Secretary

The Government are aware that quite a number of employees are deployed and consequently are involved in various governmental activities and services meant to combat the spread of the pandemic Covid-19 especially of those departments declared as emergency services viz, health, postal, defence, railways etc. endangering even their life. Not taking into confidence the employees’ representatives before taking decision to impose a mandatory freeze of dearness allowance is in utter disregard to the norms and procedure followed by the previous Governments when such situation had arisen. Besides at no previous occasion, the Government of India had resorted to impounding the dues arbitrarily. We, therefore, oppose the arbitrary decision of the Government to impound the DA .

Further, we are to inform you that the decision to deny the payment of the freezed amount even after overcoming the crisis is totally unacceptable to the employees. We are pained to note that the Government has been shifting the financial burden of the crisis on to the employees and workers, when in fact they require the financial assistance from the Government to face the crisis caused by the pandemic.

In the circumstance, we request you to direct the Ministry of Finance to rescind the decision to impound the DA and withdraw the O.M., as the Government has no legal or moral authority to take such a decision. The refusal to accede to this demand will only pave the way for an avoidable confrontation and agitation.

Thanking you,
Yours Sincerely,

(R N Parashar)
Secretary General
Copy to:
The Secretary, Personnel,
Department of personnel and Training,
Government of India,
North Block, New Delhi. 110 001

Protest against freezing of Dearness Allowance – NCJCM writes to Cabinet Secretary

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ncjcm

No.NC-JCM-2020/CS/PM

April 23, 2020

The Cabinet Secretary
Government of India,
Cabinet Secretariat
Rashtrapati Bhawan,
New Delhi

Sub : Protest against freezing of Dearness Allowance to Central Government Employees and Dearness Relief to Central Government Pensioners.

Ref: Department of Expenditure OM No.1/1/2020-E-II(B), Dt: 23/04/2020

Dear Sir,

The constituent organizations of the National Council(JCM) are very much shocked to note the arbitrary decision taken by the Government to freeze the DA to Central Govt. Employees and Dearness Relief to the Central Govt. Pensioners up to 30/06/2021. Before taking such a major policy decision the Govt. has not bothered to consult the staff side of the NC(JCM) and without even hearing the views of the staff side, the decision taken especially on a policy matter which effects the wages of the employees and the pension of the senior citizens is against the spirit of the JCM scheme. The entire 48 lakh Central Govt. Employees (including Armed Forces Personnel) and the 65 lakh Pensioners are very much disappointed against the most drastic decision taken by the Govt. against is own employees.

Also Read : Confederation strongly oppose DA & DR Freeze

The Central Govt. and State Govt. employees are the one who are playing their front line role in the fight against COVID-19 Virus, by taking all risk and working in the field exposing themselves without any sufficient Personal Protective Equipments. The Railway employees, Defence Civilian employees, Postal employees and all other Central Govt. employees have already contributed their one day wages to the PM-CARES Fund. The Ordnance Factory Employees have contributed their two days wages, In the Railways , Employees belonging to different categories are deployed for various activities such as PW Tracks, signaling, Electrical and Mechanical assests, running freight trains, parcels special trains, Transport essential goods etc. Almost all the Central Government Departments are involved in one or other activities during the entire lockdown period. The Ordnance Factory Employees are directly involved in manufacturing of various Protective Equipment required for the Doctors, Nurses & Health Care Workers and for other Civil Authorities. Ignoring all these contribution of the Govt. Employees, the Govt. is targeting them on the plea of “Crisis arising out of COVID-19”. The Staff side of the National Council (JCM) is of the firm view that the 48 Lakh Central Govt. Employees (including Armed Forces Personnel) and 65 lakh Pensioners do not deserve such a treatment from the Government.

A part from that many of all our affiliates of JCM Staff Side have contributed to PM-CARES Fund crors of rupees. As well as they are providing shelter, Food, Transport etc to mitigate the problem of poor employees / workers who have lost their job and everything in this Lockdown.

Moreover the freezing of DA will have a serious impact of the HRA of the Central Govt. employees. In accordance with 7th CPC recommendations and as approved by the Govt. the HRA rates will be revised from 24% to 27% in “X” cities, and from 16% to 18% in “Y” Cities and 8% to 9% in “Z” cities. The manner in which the price for the essential commodities are rocketing sky high, DA is expected to cross 25% from 01/07/2020 onwards. Since the DA is freezed the employees will loose this hike in the HRA also.

You will appreciate that the Pensioners who are senior citizens are most vulnerable in the fight of the COVID-19 virus and any stoppage of DA in their case at this juncture is not an appreciable decision on the part of the Government.

The decision of the Govt. has subjected the Central Govt. Employees and the Pensioners to unnecessary financial hardship and mental agony when they all are on the field fighting from the frontline against the spread of COVID-19 Virus through various official activities. Therefore we request you to convey our feelings to the Hon’ble Prime Minister and also our request to reconsider the above decision of the Govt. and withdraw the same, so as to motivate the Central Govt. employees to perform their responsibilities, especially in this crisis period.
Yours faithfully,

(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary

Copy To:- The Secretary, Department of Personnel &Training, for information & necessary Action

The Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance for information & necessary Action

Source : Confederation

Confederation strongly oppose DA & DR Freeze

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igeadmin
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CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES & WORKERS
1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi – 110001
Website: www.confederationhq.blogspot.com
Email: [email protected]
President Secretary General
RAVI NAIR R.N. PARASHAR 9969234999 9718686800
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No. Confd./DA-Covid-19/2020

Dated: 24.04.2020

CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS
STRONGLY OPPOSE DA & DR FREEZING.
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Central Government’s decision to freeze three instalments of Dearness Allowance (DA) of Central Government Employees and Dearness Relief (DR) of Pensioners from 01.01.2020 to 30.06.2021 is a severe and unexpected blow to the Central Government Employees and Pensioners. Already most of the Central Government employees and Pensioners have contributed one day’s salary and Pension to PM CARES Fund.

Confederation strongly oppose and protest the unilateral decision of the Central Government. We demand the Government to review the decision immediately and withdraw the DA & DR freezing orders.

Confederation CHQ is in touch with National Council (JCM) Staff Side Secretary and other leaders. Efforts are being made to arrive at a united stand and convey the same to Government through Secretary, JCM Staff Side. Detailed statement of Confederation will be issued shortly.

R.N.PARASHAR

Secretary General
Confederation of CGE& Workers

Source : Confederation

DA Freeze

Attendance for staff at levels below Deputy Secretary be strictly followed in Central Government Office – DOPT

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igeadmin
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F. No.11013/9/2014-Estt.A-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training Establishment A-III Desk

North Block New Delhi.
Dated the 23rd April, 2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19

The undersigned is directed to refer to O.M of even number dated 17th March, 2020 on the above-mentioned subject. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) vide its Order dated 15.4.2020 has now extended the nationwide lockdown till 3rd May, 2020 to contain spread of Coronavirus in the country and has issued the consolidated revised guidelines for strict compliance. Para 18(ii) of these consolidated revised guidelines, inter-alia, provide that all officers of the level of Deputy Secretaries & above are to function with 100% attendance while 33% of the remaining officers/staff are to attend offices as per requirement.

2. The spirit of the guidelines is that crowding in the offices may be avoided and safe social distancing norms may be maintained. It is, however, seen that in some Ministries/ Departments, more than 1/3rd of officials /staff below Deputy Secretary level are being called to offices. This might lead to undesirable crowding in the office jeopardizing the preventive measures in place for containing the spread of COVID-19.

3. It is reiterated that guidelines for attendance for officers/staff at levels below Deputy Secretary, be strictly followed. Heads of Departments (HoDs) may also direct their officers/staff to attend office in staggered timings to further avoid crowding in offices/work spaces. As suggested vide O.M. of even number dated 19th March, 2020, the staggered timings may be as follows

(a) 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
(b) 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
(c) 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

Suitable Roster may, accordingly, be drawn up by the Heads of Department. Needless to say that officials/staff working from home on a particular day should be available on telephone and electronic means of communications at all times. They should attend office, if called for any exigencies of work.

(Umesh Kumar Bhatia)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

Signed Copy

Extension of Revalidation of BSNLMRS Medical Card for BSNL Retired Employees

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igeadmin
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BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED

No.BSNL/Admn.I/2020/Medical

Dated: 21.04.2020

Order

Subject: Extension of Revalidation of BSNLMRS Medical Card for BSNL Retired Employees.

In view of current lockdown scenario due to the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), revalidation of BSNLMRS medical card for BSNL retired employees of BSNL Corporate Office has been extended till 30.06.2020 or till further order, which ever is earlier.

This issues with the approval of competent authority.

(Rajiv Kumar Sharma)
Dy. General Manager (Admn.)

Signed Copy

Freezing of Dearness Allowance – No DA & Arrears from Jan 2020 to July 2021 – FINMIN Order

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igeadmin
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No. 1/1/2020-E- II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 23rd April, 2020.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Freezing of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners at current rates till July 2021.

The undersigned is directed to say that in view of the crisis arising out of COVID-19, it has been decided that the additional installment of Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners, due from 1st January 2020 shall not be paid. The additional installments of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief due from 1st July 2020 and 1st January 2021 shall also not be paid. However, Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief at current rates will continue to be paid.

2. As and when the decision to release the future installment of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief due from 1st July 2021 is taken by the Government, the rates of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief as effective from 1st January 2020, 1st July 2020 and 1st January 2021 will be restored prospectively and will be subsumed in the cumulative revised rate effective from 1st July 2021. No arrears for the period from 1st January 2020 till 30th June 2021 shall be paid.

3 These orders shall be applicable to all Central Government employees and Central Government pensioners.

(Annie George Mathew)
Additional Secretary to the Government of India

Signed Copy – Hindi & English

Delay in issuing orders for DA Order from Jan 2020 – Confederation

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igeadmin
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CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES & WORKERS
1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi – 110001
Website: www.confederationhq.blogspot.com
Email: [email protected]

President Secretary General
RAVI NAIR R.N. PARASHAR
9969234999 9718686800

No. Confd./Covid-19/2020 Dated: 21.04,2020

To
The Secretary, Personnel,
Department of personnel and Training,
Government of India,
North Block, New Delhi. 110 001

Sub : (i) Contribution towards PM CARES FUND .

(ii) Delay in issuing orders for grant of additional Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2020.

Sir,

With reference to the proposal for deduction of contribution from salary towards PM CARES FUND, we submit the following.

Needless to say that the Central Govt Employees organisations , especially Confederation of Central Govt. Employees and Workers , in the past , had stood with the Govt of India and people of our country , during the days of crisis , whether it is war with the neighbouring countries or natural calamities. We are fully aware that the crisis now created due to the Covid-19 pandemic is unprecedented and hence the central Government Employees have to play a major role in overcoming this alarming situation. In fact, some of our departments like Department of Posts, Department of Health and Family Welfare are declared as essential services by the Government and employees are working round the clock in offices and also in the field, inspite of the fact that many of them are not provided with preventive measures as instructed by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

We have already given a call to the employees to donate liberally, not less than one day’s salary, towards the PM CARES Fund. As we are representing the lower rung of employees, mainly non- gazetted employees; it may not be possible to donate more from their take home pay. Inspite of this constraint, if the Government is very particular to deduct more, it may be limited to maximum one more day’s salary, thus total two day’s salary. If any employee is willing to contribute more, the same may be deducted from their salary after obtaining consent letter.

Further it may be noted that the Government orders for granting additional DA of 4% to the Central Government Employees and Pensioners w.e.f.01.01.2020 is yet to be issued , even though Cabinet has approved it in March 2020.

It is reported by some print and electronic media that Govt is mooting a proposal to impound DA, which has created uneasiness in the minds of employees and pensioners. It is requested that action may be taken for issuing of DA orders early.

Concludingly , it is requested to issue strict instructions to all Departments that whenever employees are asked to attend duty , in office or in the field , it should be ensured that all preventive measures as instructed by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is provided to each and every employee , without fail. The death of a Postal employee working in Foreign Post Kolkata due to Covid-19 infection has caused much anxiety among the employees.

Thanking you in anticipation,

Yours Sincerely,

(R.N. Parashar)
Secretary General
Confederation of CGE&W,
Member Standing Committee & NC-JCM

Source : Confederation

Payment of VRS dues for BSNL Employees – Left out cases

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igeadmin
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BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED
(A. Govt of India Enterprises)

Corporate Accounts Section
1st Floor, Corporate Office
Bharat Sanchar Bhawan
Harish Chander Mathur Lane
Janpath, New Delhi- 110001
Tel : 2373 4110, 2373 4106, 2373 4107 (fax)

F.No. 500-163/2019-20/CA-III/BSNL

Dated: 20.04.2020

To
CGMs and IFAs
All Territorial and Non-Territorial Circles, Sr GM Estt, PGM Pers & DGM R&P BSNL CO

Sub : Instructions regarding Payment of VRS dues – Left out cases

This has reference to the even numbered letter dated 08.04.2020, on the same subject. Circles need to process any pending cases for payment of Leave Encashment and 31.3% exgratia, which were left out due some reason but are otherwise eligible according to the guidelines, in the month of April through Payroll Process.

2. The gratuity payment for the direct recruits is also to be ensured in the month of April 2020, for which instructions have already been issued in the even numbered letter dated 01.04.20.

3. For any clarifications or support related to the processing, kindly approach the HCM Core team.

This has been issued with the approval of the competent authority.

Surajit Mandol
Sr GM (CA & ERP)

Signed Copy

Kerala Service Rules – Periodical Surrender of Earned leave – Deferred

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igeadmin
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GOVERNMENT OF KERALA
Abstract

Kerala Service Rules – Periodical Surrender of Earned leave – Deferred – Orders issued.

FINANCE (RULES-B) DEPARTMENT

G.O. (P) No. 42/2020/Fin Dated,

Thiruvananthapuram, 16.04.2020

ORDER

As part of the economy measures adopted to tide over the financial constraints caused by the outbreak of COVID 19 pandemic, periodical surrender of Earned Leave by all categories of employees and teachers including those on temporary appointments will be deferred for a period of three months from the date of this order. This will apply to all bills pending with treasury as on the date of this order. Sanctions already issued, which are pending encashment, will be cancelled and Earned Leave re-credited to the leave account of the respective employees.

2. All Heads of Departments / Drawing and Disbursing Officers and Treasury Officers will ensure strict compliance of this order.

By order of the Governor,

RAJESH KUMAR SINGH
ADDITIONAL CHIEF SECRETARY (FINANCE)

Signed Copy

West Bengal GPF Interest Rate from April to June 2020

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igeadmin
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GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Audit Branch

No. 1630-F(J)-N.B.

Dated, the 22nd April, 2020

RESOLUTION

The Governor is pleased to decide that during the period from 01.04.2020 to 30.06.2020, accumulation at the credit of the subscribers to General Provident Fund and other similar funds under the administrative control of the Government of West Bengal shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (seven point one percent) per annum. The rate will be in force during this financial year for the period from 01.04.2020 to 30.06.2020. The funds concerned are:-

i. General Provident Fund (West Bengal Service).
ii. Contributory Provident Fund (West Bengal).
iii. Provident Funds maintained under the West Bengal Non-Government Educational Institutions and Local Authorities (CPFE) Act, 1983.
iv. Any other Provident Fund maintained under State Account with the approval of this Government.

2. Ordered that the resolution be forwarded to all Departments of the Government of West Bengal and published in Kolkata Gazette.

By order of the Governor,

[R. Bandyopadhyay]
Additional Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal

 Signed Copy

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