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,
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(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.
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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.
F.No. W-02/0039/2017-DPE(WC)-GL-V/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 :- Board level and below Board level posts including Non-unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) – Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.2017 Payment of IDA at revised rates – regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the Para 7 and Annexure-III (B) of DPE’s OM dated 03.08.2017 wherein the rates of DA payable to the Board level and below Board level executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs have been indicated. The next installment for revision of rates of DA is due from 01.04.2020. Accordingly, the rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs is as follows:-
(a) Date from which payable : 01.04.2020
(b) AverageAICPI (2001=100) for the quarter Dec. ‘2019-Feb.’2020
Dec., 2019 – 330
Jan., 2020 – 330
Feb., 2019 – 328
Average of the quarter – 329.33
(c) Link Point: :277.33 (as on 01.01.2017)
(d) Increase over link point : 52 (329.33 minus 277.33)
(e) DA Rate w.e.f. 01.04.2020 : 18.7%[52 / 277.33) x 100]
2. The above rate of DA i.e. 18.7 % would be applicable in the case of IDA employees who have been allowed revised pay scales (2017) as per DPE O.Ms. dated 03.08.2017, 04.08.2017 & 07.09.2017.
3. All administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the foregoings to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary at their end.
भारत सरकार (GOVERNMENT OF INDIA)
रेल मंत्रालय (MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS)
रेलवे बोर्ड (RAILWAY BOARD)
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No. E(W)2020/SC-2/1
New Delhi, Dated 04.04.2020
General Managers
All Zonal Railways, PUs etc
including Metro Railway,
Kolkata
Sub.: (i) Arogya Setu App; (ii) General measures to enhance body’s natural defence system; (iii) Light Candles or Diyas, torches or mobile flashlights at 9.00 PM on 5th April,2020 for 9 minutes.
Ref: Secretary MHRD’s D.O. letter No. Secy.(HE)/MHRD/2020 dated 03.04.2020 and Press Information Bureau(PIB)’s release on PM’s address to the nation dated 03.04.2020.
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Please find enclosed referred letter and press release.
In this connection, Board has taken note of referred communications on the subject. It may please be noted that Arogya Setu App has been developed to fight against COVID-19. This app will be helpful to Railway Servants, students, faculty/teachers and their family members. This app can be downloaded from Google playstore/iOS app store as per the details given in the annexed letter.
2. Moreover, Ministry of AYUSH has developed a protocol for immunity boosting measures for self-care for Railway Servants and their family members. The same is enclosed (i.e. enclosure to MHRD’s referred letter dated 03.04.2020) for downloading/use by our Railway Servants, students, faculty members, teachers and their family members
3. Furthermore, as addressed by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 3rd April, 2020, Railway Servants and their family members may light Candles or Diyas, torches or mobile flashlights for 9 minutes at 9 PM on the 5th of April(Sunday) to realize the power of light and to highlight the objective for which we all are fighting together. However, no one should assemble in colonies or road or anywhere outside their houses.
4. Board desires that wide publicity should be given to aforementioned measures/activities.
DA: As above
(Alok Kumar)
Executive Director Estt(IR)
Railway Board
In a move to extend the availability and reach of online services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, EPFO has issued revised instructions to its field offices to facilitate PF members to rectify their date of birth in EPFO records, thus ensuring that their UAN is KYC compliant.
The date of birth recorded in ‘Aadhaar’ will now be accepted as valid proof of date of birth for the purpose of rectification, provided that the difference in the two dates is less than 3 years. The PF subscribers can submit the correction requests online.
This will enable EPFO to validate the date of birth of members online with UIDAI instantaneously, thus authenticating and reducing the processing time of change requests.
EPFO has instructed field offices to expedite disposal of online requests, enabling PF members in financial distress, to apply online for availing non refundable advance from their PF accumulations to tide over the COVID-19 pandemic.
F.No. 275/25/2020-IT(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes
North Block. New Delhi
03rd April, 2020
Subject: Order u/s 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act) regarding submission of Form 15G and 15H for Financial Year-2020-21-reg
Due to outbreak of pandemic Covid-19 virus, there is severe disruption in the normal working of almost all sectors of economy including functioning of the Banks, other Institutions etc. Amidst such situation, there can be instances that some eligible persons may not be able to submit the Form 15G and 15H timely to the Banks, other Institutions etc. This would result into the deduction of TDS by the Banks and other Institutions even where there is no tax-liability. To mitigate the genuine hardship of such persons, the CBDT issues following directions/clarifications by exercise of its powers u/s 119 of the Act.
2. In case if a person had submitted valid Forms 15G and 15H to the Banks or other Institutions for F.Y. 2019-20, then these Form 15G and 15H will be valid up to 30.06.2020 for FY 2020-21 also. It is reiterated that the payer who has not deducted tax on the basis of said Forms 15G and 15H, shall require to report details of such payments/credits in the TDS statement for the quarter ending 30.06.2020 in accordance with the provisions of rule 31A (4)(vii) of the Income-tax Rules, 1962.
F.No.14062/01/2020 – AIS-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
North Block, New Delhi
Dated 31st March, 2020
To,
The Chief Secretaries of States /UTs
Subject :- Counting of the limitation period for diverse purposes under various All India Service/IAS/IPS/AIFS Rules and Regulations/instructions made under the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the All India Services Act 1951- reg.
Sir / Madam,
The undersigned is directed to refer to All India Services/IAS/IPS/IFS Rules, inter — alia, AIS (DCRB) Rules 1958, AIS (D&A) Rules, 1969, AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968, Pay Rules for IAS/IPS/AIFS and Regulations/Instructions issued there-under, prescribing certain time-limits for specific activities/events relating to procedures under the said Rules/Regulations/Instructions. For instance, in the said Rules/Regulations/Instructions, time-limits have been prescribed for the following: –
(i) Validity period of suspension including its confirmation by Central Government, review of order of suspension and communication of suspension to Central Government by State Governments, etc. under Rule 3 of AIS (D&A) Rules 1969
(ii) Submission of written statement of defence, completion of Inquiry and submission of report by the Inquiring Authority under AIS (D&A) Rules 1969
(iii) Submission of representation on advice of UPSC under Rule 9 of AIS (D&A) Rules, 1969
(iv) Period of Limitation for appeal under Rule 17 of AIS (D&A) Rules 1969
(v) Revision and Review under Rule 24 of AIS (D&A) Rules 1969
(vi) Disciplinary proceedings initiated against a Pensioner as per Rule 6 of AIS (DCRB) Rules, 1958
(vii) Acceptance of notice of VRS under Rule 16 of AIS (DCRB) Rules, 1958
(viii) Concurrence of vacancy to state Governments Under Respective Pay Rules of IAS/IPS/IFS
(ix) Intimation of Movable/Immovable Property under Rule 16 of AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968 including other time limits prescribed under ibid rules
(The list is only illustrative and not exhaustive)
2. In view of the pandemic caused by spread of COVID-19 and unprecedented nation-wide lockdown, it may not be feasible to carry out time bound activities/events as mentioned above during the lockdown period and to adhere to the prescribed time-lines under various extant Rules, and/or the Regulations/Instructions issued under these Rules. It has accordingly been decided under the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the All India Services Act 1951, that intervening period of lockdown shall be excluded while reckoning the periods towards completion of activities within the time-limits prescribed for the purpose under various All India Service/IAS/IPS/IFS Rules and/or the regulations/ instructions there-under. For instance, if the due date for completing an activity / event at the start of lockdown falls after 20 days, then the due date is proposed to be postponed by the number of lockdown days and further that the same number of 20 days be available to complete the task after the lockdown is lifted.
3. Further, it has also been decided that after the lockdown is lifted, a minimum time of 15 days may be given for completing the activity/event, i.e., if the time left to complete any task is less than 15 days after the lockdown is lifted, then the task may be allowed to be completed within 15 days from the date that the lockdown is lifted.
4. The afore-mentioned relaxations in respect of activities / events covered under various All India Service/IAS/IPS/IFS Rules and Regulations/instructions made there-under are applicable only in such cases where there is an intervening lockdown period; and will not be applicable otherwise. Further, these relaxations shall not be applicable also in cases where, in view of the pandemic caused by spread of COVID-19, specific relaxations in timelines have separately been allowed under the relevant AIS and IAS/IPS/IFS Rules etc.
5. This issues with the approval of competent authority.
(Khushboo G Chowdhary)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
