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Compensation of Rs.10 lakhs to all Postal employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)

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igeadmin
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The Department of Posts comes under essential services and reiterated at para -11 (iii) of MHA OM No. 40-3/2020-DM-I (A) dated 15.04.2020. The Postal employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks are performing various duties to provide customers mail delivery, Post Office Saving Bank, Postal Life Insurance, the ease of money withdrawal at his/her doorstep from any bank and any branch under the AePS facility. Additionally, the Post Office is also delivering COVID-19 kits, food packets, rations and essential medicines etc. across the country by liasioning with local State administration and police authorities. Thus, Post Office is performing departmental duties as well as serving the social cause in the COVID-19 crisis times.

In the context of COVID -19 situation, it has been decided to extend payment of compensation of Rs.10 lakhs to all Postal employees including Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) succumbing to the disease while brought on duty. The guidelines will come into effect immediately and continue for the entire period till the crises of COVID-19 is over.

सभी डाक कर्मचारियों को 10 लाख रुपये की क्षतिपूर्ति

डाक विभाग अनिवार्य सेवाओं के तहत आता है और दिनांक 15.04.2020 के गृह मंत्रालय का.ज्ञा. सं. 40-3/2020-डीएम-1 (ए) के पैरा -11 (iii) में दोहराया भी गया है। ग्रामीण डाक सेवक सहित डाक कर्मचारी ग्राहकों को मेल डिलीवरी, डाक घर बचत बैंक, डाक जीवन बीमा देने, एईपीएस सुविधा के तहत किसी भी बैंक और किसी भी शाखा से ग्राहकों के दरवाजे तक धन की निकासी को सरल बनाने के विभिन्न दायित्वों का निर्वाह कर रहे हैं। इसके अतिरिक्त, डाक घर स्थानीय राज्य प्रशासन एवं पुलिस अधिकारियों के साथ संपर्क कर देश भर में कोविड-19 किट, फूड पैकेट, राशन एवं अनिवार्य दवाओं आदि की प्रदायगी भी कर रहे हें। इस प्रकार, डाक घर विभागीय कर्तव्यों के साथ साथ कोविड-19 के संकट के समय सामाजिक प्रयोजन की भी सेवा कर रहे हैं।

कोविड-19 की स्थिति के परिप्रेक्ष्य में, फैसला किया गया है कि ग्रामीण डाक सेवक (जीडीएस) सहित सभी डाक कर्मचारियों को कर्तव्य निवर्हन के दौरान बीमारी का शिकार हो जाने पर 10 लाख रुपये की क्षतिपूर्ति का भुगतान किया जाएगा। ये दिशानिर्देश जल्द प्रभावी हो जाएंगे और कोविड-19के संकट की समाप्ति तक पूरी अवधि तक के लिए लागू रहेंगे।

Appointments on deputation basis – Crucial date for determining the age limit

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igeadmin
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Misc-14017/06/2019-Estt.(RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 16th April, 2020

Office Memorandum

Subject: Consolidated Instructions on procedure to be adopted for making appointments on deputation basis – Crucial date for determining the age-limit – reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to DoPT OM AB-14017/71/89-Estt.RR dated 03.10.1989 prescribing the procedure /guidelines to be followed in cases where appointment is to be made on deputation basis. The relevant para of the aforesaid OM, prescribing crucial data for determination of eligibility, reads as under:

6.1 Where a post is required to be filled by transfer on deputation (including short term contract)/transfer, it is normally laid down in the recruitment rules that officers holding posts in a particular scale of pay who have completed specified years of regular service in the scale are eligible to be considered. The crucial date for determination of eligibility will be as follows: –

i) In the case of a vacancy already existing at the time of issue of the communication inviting nominations, the eligibility may be determined with reference to the last date prescribed for receipt of nominations in the Ministry / Departments /Organization responsible for making appointment to the post i.e. originating Ministry etc.

ii) In the case of an anticipated vacancy the crucial date for determining eligibility should be the date on which the vacancy is expected to arise.

2. These instructions were subsequently modified vide DoPT OM No AB.14017/49/92-Estt. (RR) dated 15.06.1993, to provide for the crucial date for determination of eligibility in cases of composite method of recruitment. Clarifications on the subject have also been provided in the replies to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), issued from time to time.

3. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), while considering a case of appointment on deputation basis, observed that some Ministries/ Departments were not adhering to the aforesaid instructions on determination of eligibility and the crucial date for appointment on deputation basis.

Also Read : Transfer on deputation/foreign service of Central Government Employees to ex-cadre posts 

4. Accordingly, the instructions regarding crucial date for determination of eligibility for appointment on deputation basis and through the composite method (deputation/promotion), as provided in OMs dated 3.10.1989 and 15.6.1993, are hereby reiterated, with further advice to all Ministries/Departments to strictly adhere to these guidelines while making appointments to various posts under their administrative control.

(Shukdeo Sah)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Signed Copy

Review of Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme – DOPT

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igeadmin
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F. No. AB-14017/41/2013-Estt.RR
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Estt. RR Section

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North Block, New Delhi
dated 16.04.2020

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Review of Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme (MFCS) – reg

As the Scientific Ministries/Departments are aware, a Committee under former Secretary. Department of Bio-Teehnology. Prof. K. Vijay Raghavan, was constituted to review the Modified Flexible Complimentary Scheme (MFCS). A proposal based on the recommendations of this Committee was considered by the Committee of Secretaries (CoS), constituted to frame comprehensive and uniform guidelines relating to promotion of scientists in Scientific Miniseries and Departments, in its meeting held on 20th February 2020.

2. The MFCS scheme issued, with the approval of ACC, by DoPT vide OM No. AB-14017/37/2008-Estt. RR dated 10.9.2010. inter-alia provides following educational qualifications to be possessed by Scientist/Engineers holding a scientific post in a scientific Ministry/Department for being considered for promotion under the scheme:

“‘Masters’ degree in Natural/Agricultural Sciences or Bachelors’ degree in Engineering Technology/Medicine’s”

3. The CoS has inter-alia recommended that it may not be desirable to enlist/specify educational qualifications in the scheme itself. Instead the educational qualifications and the specific subjects for the different scientific posts may be decided by the respective Miniseries/Departments.

4. Accordingly, all scientific Ministries/Departments are advised to assess the adequacy of the above educational qualifications prescribed in MFCS. keeping in view the mandate and functional requirement of the Ministry / Departments and organizations working, under them. If there is a requirement of inclusion of a subject, other than those provided in the MFCS scheme issued vide the aforesaid OM dated 10.9.2010, the concerned scientific Ministry/Department may submit a proposal for consideration/approval, as per the laid down procedure.

(Shukdeo Sah)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Signed Copy

Latest DOPT ORDERS 

CGA Office will function with 100% attendance of higher level officers and 33% of staff from 20.4.2020

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igeadmin
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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.

Also Read : CGA guidelines for Work from Home

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.

sd/-
(NARINDER PAL SINGH)
Asstt. Controller General of Accounts (Admn)

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CGA : Implementation of e-Office in Civil Accounts organisation

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igeadmin
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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

Signed Copy

CGHS guidelines to Wellness Centres : Advisory in view of the COVID-19

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igeadmin
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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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Every CGHS beneficiary entering Wellness Centre shall be screened with Thermal Scanner by the MTS/ Security Staff.
  5. 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.
  6. CMO in charge shall maintain the contact numbers of Nodal Centre for COVID-19 cases and the Local Public health authorities.
  7. Those who are performing duty in the Fever clinic shall be provided Prophylaxis with Hydroxy-Chloroquin (HCQ) as per the guidelines of MoHFW.
  8. 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
  9. 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.

(Dr. Sanjay Jain)
Director, CGHS

Signed Copy

MHA Guidelines : Central Government Offices will remain open from 20th April 2020

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igeadmin
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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.

Ministry of Home Affairs Revised Consolidated Guidelines for Lockdown

 

Application Forms to be used in National Savings Schemes for CBS and non CBS Post Offices

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igeadmin
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SB Order No. 17/2020

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.

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(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.

Yours Faithfully,

(Devendra Sharma)
Assistant Director (SB)

Signed Copy

 

Department of Defence will remain open without any restriction w.e.f. 20th April 2020

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igeadmin
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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.

(S.S.Sarma)
Director (Establishment)

Signed Copy

 

AICTE gives instructions to colleges/institutions to ensure safety and academic welfare of students

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igeadmin
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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

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