GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No.2016/M(L)/467/1
New Delhi, Dated 01.04.2020
Director (Operations),
CRIS,
Chanakya Puri,
New Delhi.
Sub: Booking of Crew due for Periodic Medical Examination (PME).
Ref: ED/Health(Planning)’s letter No. 202041-1/7/5 dated 01.04.2020.
In view of the complete Iockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus, Health dte. of Railway Board vide letter referred above has decided that the staff due for PME need not be sent for it till 30.04.2020.
It is therefore advised that booking of such running staff becoming due for PME may be permitted through CMS application as a special case. This relaxation is being permitted for a limited period considering the critical situation prevailing. This will be applicable till 30.04.2020 or till fresh orders by Board’s office, whichever is earlier. Exception reports should be generated for such booking by CMS for record.
CRIS may issue procedural instructions to ZRs for its implementation as necessary.
IT Department to release all pending income tax refunds up to Rs 5 lakhs immediately ; Around 14 lakh taxpayers to benefit
All GST & CUSTOM refunds also to be released ; to provide benefit to around 1 lakh business entities including MSMEs Rs 18,000 crore of total refund granted immediately
In the context of the COVID-19 situation and with a view to provide immediate relief to the business entities and individuals, it has been decided to issue all the pending income-tax refunds up to Rs. 5 lakh, immediately. This would benefit around 14 lakh taxpayers.
It has also been decided to issue all pending GST and Custom refunds which would provide benefit to around 1 lakh business entities, including MSME. Thus, the total refund granted will be approximately Rs. 18,000 crore.
No.36/3/2020-EO(SM-I)
Government of India
Secretariat of the
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
New Delhi
Dated, the 7th April 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Extension of tenure of all the officers working as Deputy Secretary / Director / Joint Secretary or at equivalent level who have been appointed under the Central Staffing Scheme or through CSB procedure – regarding.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension of tenure (except on completion of tenure/extended tenure on superannuation) of all the officers working as Deputy Secretary / Director /Joint Secretary or at equivalent level (appointed under the Central Staffing Scheme or through CSB procedure) and completing their regular/extended tenure between the period from 25.03.2020 to 30.04.2020 for a period up to 30.06.2020, or until further orders, whichever is earlier
F.No. 12/4/2020-JCA2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Establishment (JCA-2)Section
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 08th April, 2020.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Declaration of Holiday on 14thApril, 2020 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
It has been decided to declare Tuesday, the 14th April, 2020, as a Closed Holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R.Ambedkar, for all Central Government offices, including Industrial Establishment throughout India.
2. The above holiday is also being notified in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of 1881).
3. All Ministries/ Departments of Government of India may bring the above decision to the notice of all concerned.
(A. Bhattacharya)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
No: T-16017/5/2020-iGOT
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
D/o Personnel & Training
(Training Division)
Old JNU Campus, New Delhi
Dated: 07th April, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : iGOT (Integrated Govt. Online Training) courses on DIKSHA platform on COVID-19 pandemic.
The undersigned is directed to say that as all are aware, India faces a significantly higher threat from COVID-19 pandemic. It will be pertinent to take note of the fact that India’s first line of workers is already engaged in COVID relief and doing commendable job. However, a larger force will be needed to replace the first line and to tackle the exponential or geometric increase in positive COVID cases in the subsequent stages of the pandemic.
2. Accordingly, to take care of the training needs of the frontline workers, the launch of the iGOT platform has been fast-forwarded, and using the MoHRD DIKSHA as a host, has been retro-fitted to the purpose requested by the Empowered Group of Officers led by Shri Arun Panda.
3. A version of iGOT fitted to these needs has been launched with the following URL link – https://igot.gov.in . The platform will provide the training modules on flexitime and on site basis so that the COVID response can be delivered at scale for the workforce needed to tackle the pandemic.
4. Courses on iGOT have been launched for Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, Hygiene Workers, Technicians, Auxiliary Nursing Midwives (ANMs), State Govt. Officers, Civil Defence Officials, various Police Organisations, National Cadet Corps (NM, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan NYKS), National Service Scheme (NSS), Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Bharat Scouts & Guides (Bsq and other volunteers at this stage. The details are as under:
(i) The URL link is https://igot.gov.in (QR Code is at Annexure-V).
(ii) User Instructions Manual is at Annexure-I.
(iii) Pamphlet of courses alongwith. the Course QR Code is at Annexure-II.
(iv) Instructions for content creation are at Annexure- III.
(v) Launch Advertisements are at Annexure – IV & V.
5. It is requested that wide publicity be made and more and more members of the organisations concerned be encouraged to onboard the iGOT platform and undergo online training so that the pandemic may be handled efficiently.
(Manoj Gupta)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
1. World Health Organisation has already recognized COVID-19 outbreak as a global pandemic and in light of various advisories issued by Ministries of Central Government/State Governments/ Local Administrations/Corporates for taking precautions to avoid spreading of the pandemic, many employers have implemented / encourage employees to work from home.
2. In light of the above and requests received from Points of Presence, it has been decided to allow employers/corporates to authorize the NPS Subscriber Registration Forms submitted by their employees through email instead of physical authentication subject to the following conditions:
– employee authorizations should be from the email ids of the Nodal Officer or the Alternate Nodal Officers as registered in CRA records.
– upon resumption of normalcy, re-authorization of employees by employer/corporate on their letter head to be collected by PoPs for all such cases.
3. The corporates / employers already authorizing the forms through online methods may continue the process as is.
O/o The Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension), Draupadighat, Allahabad – 211014
Circular No.C- 207
No.G1/C/MISC/Vol-X/Tech
O/o the PCDA(P), Allahabad
Dated: 03/04/2020
To,
……………
……………
(All Head of Department under Min. of Defence)
Sub :- Submission of pension claim during lock-down in respect of Defence civilian
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Government of India has declared lock-down as a precautionary measure in view of COVID -19. Some Head of office have expressed their inability in forwarding of pension claim in hard copy due to lockdown. Matter has been considered by the competent authority and it has been decided that till then lockdown, superannuation/retiring pension claim whose date of retirement is on or before 30.04.2020 and all death cases pension claim may also be forwarded as a soft copy i.e. scanned copy to PCDA (Pension) Allahabad email address [email protected]. This arrangement is optional for those HOO who are not in position to forward pension claim in hard copy. Subject of email should be ” Pension claim- G1/Civil”.
2. In view of the above, you are requested to issue suitable instructions (along with copy of this circular) to all the Head of the Offices under your administrative control to ensure the submission of pension claim as stated above.
F.No.W-02/0003/2014-DPE(WC)-GL-VIII/20
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block 14, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi 110003
Dated: 3rd April, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :- Payment of DA to Board level/below Board level executives and non-unionized supervisors following IDA scales of pay in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) on 1987 and 1992 basis.
The undersigned is directed to refer to Para No.4 of this Department’s O.M. No. 2(50)/86- DPE(WC) dated 19.07.1995 wherein the rates of DA payable to the executives holding Board level post have been indicated. In accordance with the DA scheme spelt out in Annexure-III of the said O.M, the installments of DA become payable from 1st January, 15th April, 1st July and 1st October, every year based on the price increase above quarterly Index average of 1099 (1960=100).
2. In continuation of this Department’s O.M. of even No. dated 03.01.2020, the rates of DA payable to the executives of CPSEs holding Board level post, below Board level post and Non-Unionized Supervisors following IDA pattern of 1992 pay scales may be modified as follows:-
(a) Date from which payable : 01.04.2020
(b) AICPI (Linked to 1960=100) for the quarter Dec..’2019- Feb.’2020
Dec., 2019 7533
Jan., 2020 7533
Feb., 2020 7487
Average of the quarter 7518
(c) Increase over link point : 6419 (7518-1099)
(d) % increase over link point : 584.1% (6419/1099* 100)
DA Rates for various Pay Ranges
Basic Pay per Month
DA Rates
Upto Rs. 3500
584.1% of pay subject to minimum of Rs. 12838/-
Above Rs 3500 and Upto Rs. 6500
438.1% of pay subject to minimum of Rs. 20444/-
Above Rs 6500 and Upto Rs. 9500
350.5% of pay subject to minimum of Rs. 28477/-
Above Rs 9500
292% of pay subject to minimum of Rs. 33298/-
3. The payment on account of dearness allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.
4. The quantum of IDA payable from 01.04.2020 at the old system of neutralization @ Rs.2.00 per point shift for increase of 100 points, may be Rs.200/- and at AICPI 7518, DA payable may be Rs. 13625.75 to the executives holding Board level post, below Board level post and non-unionized supervisors following IDA pattern in the CPSEs of 1987 pay scales.
5. All administrative Ministries/Departments of Government of India are requested to bring the foregoing to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary at their end.
F.No.W-02/0004/2014-DPE(WC)-GL-VII/2020
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy industry & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block 14, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Dated: 3rd April, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Board level post and below Board level posts including Non-unionised Supervisors of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) – Revision of Pay Scales w.e.f. 01.01.1997 – Payment of IDA at revised rates – reg
In modification of this Department of OM of even number dated 03.01.2020, the rate of DA payable to Executives of CPSEs (1997 pay revision) is as follows:
a) Date from which payable : 01.04.2020
b) Average AICPI (1960=100) for the quarter Dec.’2019 to Feb.’ 2020
Dec, 2019 : 7533
Jan., 2020 :7533
Feb., 2020 :7487
Average of Quarter :7518
c) Link Point :1708 (as on 01.01.1997)
d) Increase of over link Point :5810 (7518-1708)
e) Revised DA rate w.e.f. 01.04.2020 : 340.2 % [(5810/1708)x100]
2. These rates are applicable in case of IDA employees, whose pay have been revised with effect from 01.01.1997 as per DPE OM dated 25.06.1999.
3. All Administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are request the foregoings to the notice of the CPSE under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.
F.No. W-02/0002/2014-DPE(WC)-GL-VI/2020
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy industry & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block 14, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Dated: 3rd April, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject :- Board level posts and below. Board level posts including Non-unionized supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)- Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.2007 Payment of IDA at revised rates – regarding.
….
In modification of this Department’s O.M. of even No. dated 03.01.2020, the rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSES (2007 pay revision) is as follows:-
(a) Date from which payable: 01.04.2020
(b) Average AICPI (2001=100) for the quarter Dec.’2019 – Jan ‘2020
Dec., 2019 – 330
Jan., 2020 – 330
Feb, 2020 – 328
Average of the quarter – 329.33
(c) Link Point :126.33 (as on 01.01.2007)
(d) Increase over link point :203 (329.33 minus 126.33)
(e) DA Rate w.e.f. 01.04.2020 : 160.7%[203 / I26.33)x 100]
2. The above rate of DA i.e. 160.7% would be applicable in the case of IDA employees who have been allowed revised pay scales (2007) as per DPE O.Ms. dated 26.11.2008, 09.02.2009 & 02.042009.
3. All administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the foregoing to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary action at a their end.
