Submission of Annual Immovable Property Returns by Government Servants – Deadline: 31st January 2025
Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, lAS Additional Secretary
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & TRAINING MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS NORTH BLOCK NEW DELHI-110001
D.O. No. 11013/17/2023 – PP.A-III
Dated 30th December, 2024
Dear Sir / Madam,
As you are aware, in terms of Rule 18 of the CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 and executive instructions issued under this rule, from time to time, members of Central Civil Services/Posts are required to file Annual Immovable Property Return (IPR) of the previous year latest by 31st January of the following year, invariably, to their cadre controlling authority, in the prescribed form and mode of submission. The need for obtaining these returns regularly and making careful scrutiny of the same was reiterated from time to time, the last such instruction being issued vide OM No. 11013/17/2023-PP.A-III dated 14 July, 2023. Failure on the part of the Government servants to comply with the requirements of these provisions/instructions constitutes good and sufficient reason for, inter alia, institution of disciplinary proceedings against them.
2. Further, vide OM No. 104/33/2024-AVD-IA dated 09.10.2024, vigilance clearance for the purpose of (a) inclusion in the offer list, (b) empanelment, (c) ex-India study leave, (d) any deputation for which clearance is necessary and extension thereof; (e) appointments to sensitive posts, (1) assignments to training programmes except mandatory training, (g) confirmation in service, (h) retirement on VRS, (1) post-retirement commercial employment, and 0) pre-mature repatriation (voluntary) from any deputation, may be denied to an officer who fails to submit IPR within the stipulated time-frame.
3. Despite issuance of instructions regularly, it has been noticed that some officers, due to undue delay in submission of Annual IPR within the stipulated date, remain unable to obtain the vigilance clearance for the purposes mentioned in Para 2. The officers/officials are, therefore, need to be suitably sensitized to timely submission of their IPR.
4. In view of the foregoing, I shall be grateful if you would issue necessary directions to the concerned officers to ensure that all the officers/officials working in your Ministry/Department and organizations under it, submit their IPR, in the prescribed mode of submission, within the stipulated date e.g. latest by 31.01.2025 in respect of the year 2024.
With warm regards
Yours Sincerely
(Manoj Kumar Dwivedi)
Secretaries to the Government of India (As per standard list)
Entitlement on resignation from railway service in respect of railway servant covered under the National Pension System: RBE O.M
RBE No.113/2024
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAY) (RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2024/F(E)IINM/NPS1/10
New Delhi, dated:24.12.2024.
The General Managers/Principal Financial Advisers, All Zonal Railways/Production Units etc., DGs of RDSO and NAIR.
Subject: Entitlement on resignation from railway service in respect of railway servant covered under the National Pension System -reg.
The New Pension Scheme (now called as National Pension System(NPS)) was introduced vide Ministry of Finance. Department of Economic Affairsโ notification No. 5/7/2003-ECB & PR dated 22.12.2003. It was provided that the NPS would be mandatory for all new recruits to the Central Government service from 1st of January, 2004 except Armed Forces. The same was adopted on Railways vide Boardโs letter No. F(E)III/2003/PN1/24 dated 31.12.2003.
2 On resignation from a service or a post, unless it is allowed to be withdrawn in the public interest by the appointing authority, the lump sum and the annuity out of the Subscriberโs accumulated pension corpus shall be paid to him in accordance with the regulations notified by the Authority as admissible in the case of exit of a Subscriber from the National Pension System before superannuation.
3. Such payment of lump sum withdrawal and annuity shall not be made before the expiry of a period of ninety days from the date on which the resignation becomes effective and the Subscriber is relieved of his duty
4 However. if the Subscriber dies before the expiry of a period of ninety days from the date on which the resignation becomes effective, the payment shall be made to the person eligible to receive such payment immediately in accordance with the regulations notified by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) as admissible in the case of exit of a Subscriber from the National Pension System before superannuation.
5 The railway servant on his resignation from service, at his option, may continue to subscribe to the National Pension System with the same Permanent Retirement Account Number. as a non-Government subscriber in accordance with the regulations notified by PFRDA.
(G. Priya Sudarsani) Director, Finance (Estt.) Railway Board
Download Admit Card for TNPSC Combined Civil Services Examination (Group VA Services)
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the admit cards (Memorandum of Admission) for the Combined Civil Services Examination (Group VA Services) scheduled for January 4, 2025 (Forenoon & Afternoon).
The exam is intended for recruitment by transfer from among holders of Junior Assistant or Assistant posts in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service/Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service (Notification No. 16/2024 dated October 17, 2024). The written test will be conducted in descriptive mode.
TNPSC Press Release
Commission had invited online applications for recruitment by transfer from among the holders of the posts of Junior Assistant or Assistant in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service / Tamil Nadu Judicial Ministerial Service to the post in Combined Civil Services Examination – Group VA Services (Notification No. 16/2024 dated 17.10.2024), for which the Examination is scheduled to be held on 04.01.2025 F.N & A.N by Descriptive Mode.
The Memorandum of Admission (Hall Ticket) for the admitted candidates for the said examination have been hosted in the Commissionโs website www.tnpsc.gov.in and www.tnpscexams.in. The Memorandum of Admission (Hall Ticket) can be downloaded through One Time Registration (OTR DASHBOARD) of the candidates by entering his/her Application Number and Date of Birth.
Periodic revisions and arrears payment for One Rank One Pension: Lok Sabha QA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF EX-SERVICEMEN WELFARE LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1881 TO BE ANSWERED ON 06th December, 2024
ONE RANK ONE PENSION
1881. SHRI CHAMALA KIRAN KUMAR REDDY: Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has addressed all demands from veteransโ organizations regarding periodic revisions and arrears payment under the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme, if so, the details thereof;
(b) the details of the financial implications of the latest OROP revision including the number of beneficiaries and total expenditure, year-wise;
(c) whether any challenges have been faced in the disbursement of arrears and pension under the scheme and if so, the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government has assessed the sustainability of the increasing fiscal burden due to OROP and the measures taken to ensure long-term viability; and
(e) if so, the details thereof along with the details of consultations held with stakeholders to address pending issues under the OROP scheme and the timeline likely to be taken for resolution?
ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SANJAY SETH) IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
(a): Government has made provisions for revision of One Rank One Pension (OROP) vide their letter dated 07.11.2015. Accordingly, third revision of OROP has been carried out with effect from 01.07.2024 vide Ministryโs letter dated 10.07.2024. Arrears on account of these revisions have been paid.
(b): Financial implication of Rs. 6703.24 Cr. per annum has been assessed for OROP revision w.e.f 01.07.2024 and number of beneficiaries are 19,64,973.
(c): No Challenges have been faced in the disbursement of arrears and pension under the scheme.
(d) & (e): The Government has made sufficient budget provision for making the payment under OROP.
Confederation Urges PM to Constitute 8th Pay Commission: Letter Highlights Key Demands
CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS 1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi โ 110001
Ref: Confed./2024/8th CPC/
Dated โ 11.12.2024
To,
The Honโble Prime Minister, Office of Prime Minister, South Block Raisina Hill, New Delhi-110011
Sub: Request for Constitution of 8th Central Pay commission for Central Government employees and pensioners โ regarding.
Respected Sir,
The Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers, represents about 7 lakhs Central Government employees working in various Central Government Departments like Postal, Income tax, AGโs, Audit Departments, Survey Departments, Census, GSI, CPWD, CGHS etc. numbering about 130 Associations & Federations which are affiliates of Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers.
The Central Government employeesโ wages were last revised w.e.f. 01.01.2016, as on 01.07.2024, the percentage of DA entitlement crossed over 53%. During the past nine years the erosion of the real value of wages has become enormous especially after the Pandemic COVID-19. The depreciation of money value has come down very much.
The pay structure of the Central Government employees should be sound enough to attract the best talent of our Country, it should be revised every five years. The best talented employees would be instrumental in providing good leadership and good governance.
The Government of India is a model employer and it should take care of its employees to provide a comfortable living so that they work more effectively for implementation of the programmes and policies of the Central Government. The wage revision of Central Government employees is due from 01.01.2026, as it is in practice after every ten years.
The earlier Central Pay Commissions have all along been taking about 2 years for submitting their reports and another six months or more Government to consider it and to implement the same. A detailed note is enclosed along with the letter for perusal and necessary positive actions.
Hence, the Confederation requests that it is high time that the 8th Central Pay Commission is constituted without any further delay, necessitated due to higher inflation levels and depreciation in money value, so that the Central Government employees and pensioners could lead a decent life and work more effectively to implement the programmes and policies of the Central Government, so that its benefits reaches the common man.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Sd/- (S. B. Yadav) Secretary General
CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES & WORKERS 1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi โ 110001
Detailed Note:
The Central Government employees are the backbone of the Government, as they implement the programmes and policies of the Central Government and ensure that the benefits of it reaches the common man at the last mile of the country.
The Government of India is a model employer and it should take care of its employees to provide a comfortable living so that they work more effectively to implement the programmes and policies of the Central Government.
The Central Government wages were last revised as on 1/1/2016. After the pandemic situation (COVID) the prices of essential commodities and also the non-essential commodities have increased manifold including manufacturing industries, construction, health, service sector etc. The higher interest rates are also adversely affecting employees/Pensioners, the inflation is in the range of 4 % to 7% on an average is about 5.5 %. Due to higher inflation rates the real money value has gone down considerably in the past 9 years especially after the covid situation.
The Central Government employees should have a decent standard of living for which a decent living wage should be provided. As on 1.7.2024, the percentage of DA entitlement crossed over 53%. During the past 9 years the erosion of the value of wages has become enormous.
The residency period of any wage structure must not exceed 5 years, especially in the background that the pay revision in most of the PSUs takes place at the interval of 5 years. Similarly, the Bank employees wage revision takes place every 5 years.
Per capita Monthly Household Consumption Expenditure has more than doubled during 2011-12 to 2022-23, the data was published by NSSO, a government Department. This shows our expenditure has also doubled due to high inflation, but our wages have not increased accordingly, since last decade.
The Indian economy is steadily improving. The Indian economy, according to IMF estimates, will emerge as the worldโs third largest economy by 2027, hopping over Japan and Germany, as its GDP crosses USSS trillion dollars. Hence the Central Government has good paying capacity.
The profit and loss of the Central Government departments should not be taken into account as the social responsibility of the Union Government is to provide social services like defence, posts, roads, railways, water, food, health, survey departments etc.
7th Central Pay commission recommendations:
To keep the salary structure of the employees viable, it has become necessary to improve the pay structure of their employees so that better, more competent and talented people could be attracted to governance.
The framework should be linked with the need to attract the most suitable talented candidate to the government service and promote efficiency, accountability and responsibility in the work culture.
The key expectation of employees at all levels is that there should be a significant increase in their pay and improvement in other facilities.
The pay structure should also need to address any significant deterioration in real value of emoluments as a consequence of inflation. One should get proper and adequate compensation for his merit. The increase in pay structure cannot keep pace with the market forces, at the same time it should not be so unattractive that talent is not attracted to government service.
7th CPC para number 1.29: As we have mentioned above, government service is not a contract. It is a status. The employees expect fair treatment from the government. The States should play a role model for the services. In this connection, it will be useful to quote the observations in the case of Bhupendra Nath Hazarika and another vs. State of Assam and others (reported in 2013(2) Sec 516) wherein the Apex Court has observed as follows: โโฆโฆโฆ It should always be borne in mind that legitimate aspirations of the employees are not guillotined and a situation is not created where hopes end in despair. Hope for everyone is gloriously precious and that a model employer should not convert it to be deceitful and treacherous by playing a game of chess with their seniority.
A sense of calm sensibility and concerned sincerity should be reflected in every step. An atmosphere of trust has to prevail and when the employees are absolutely sure that their trust shall not be betrayed and they shall be treated with dignified fairness then only the concept of good governance can be concretized. We say no more. The pay scales of Central Government employees should be revised every five years as done in banking services, the inflation levels are rising and the ten years present revision is not favourable for employees and pensioners.
Government proposes to revise the variable dearness allowance for unorganised sector workers? Rajya Sabha QA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2017 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.12.2024
REVISION OF VARIABLE DEARNESS ALLOWANCE
2017. SHRI JAGGESH:
Will the Minister of Labour and Employment be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that there is a need to help unorganised sector workers to cope with the rising cost of livingอพ
(b) whether Government proposes to revise the variable dearness allowance for unorganised sector workers, effectively increasing monthly wagesอพ
(c) if so, the details thereofอพ and
(d) the details of measures taken by Government for effective implementation of revised wages in the unorganised sector?
ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)
(a) to (d): Under the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act 1948, the Central Government and the State Governments, are appropriate Governments, to fix, review and revise the minimum wages of the workers employed in the Scheduled employments under their respective jurisdiction.
Further, in order to take care of the rising prices, the Central Government revises the Variable Dearness Allowance (V.D.A) on basic rates of minimum wages every six months, effective from 1st April and 1st October of every year on the basis of Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers.
The provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, have been rationalized and subsumed under the Code on Wages, 2019. The components of minimum wages stipulated therein also provide for cost of living allowance. The Code makes minimum wages universally applicable across employments and thus moves ahead from restrictive applicability of minimum wages limited to scheduled employments as provided for under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
Reasons for not constituting 8th Central Pay Commission : Lok Sabha QA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2186 TO BE ANSWERED ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024 AGRAHAYANA 18, 1946 (SAKA)
โConstitution of 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)โ
2186: SHRI JAi PRAKASH SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA SHRI VE VAITHILINGAM
Will the Minister of FINANCE
(a) whether 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) for Central Government employees was constituted in February, 2013 ;
(b) if so, the reasons for not constituting 8th CPC so far, even after more than 10 years of Constitution of 7th CPC and ignoring the unprecedented price rise/cost of living and plights of employees;
(c) whether the Government is aware of resentment among Central Government employees for not constituting the 8th CPC and if so, the response of the Government thereto ;
(d) whether the Government is considering Constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission for Central Government employees, armed forces, etc.; and
(e) if so, the time by which it is announced?
ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)
(a): No, sir. The 7th Central Pay Commission was constituted on 28th February, 2014.
(b) to (d): No such proposal is under consideration with the Government for constitution of Eighth Central Pay Commission for the Central Government employees, at present.
Cabinet approves opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under civil/defence sector across the country and expansion of one existing KV i.e. KV Shivamogga, Karnataka by adding 2 additional sections in all the classes
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under Civil/Defence sector across the country and expansion of one existing KV i.e. KV Shivamogga, District Shivamogga, Karnataka to facilitate increased number of Central Government employees byย adding two additional Sections in all the classes under the Kendriya Vidyalaya Scheme (Central Sector Scheme). The list of these 86 KVs is annexed.ย
The total estimated requirement of funds for establishment of the 85 new KVs and expansion of 01 existing nearby KV is Rs. 5872.08 crore (approx.) spread over a period of eight years from 2025-26. This includes capital expenditure component of Rs. 2862.71 crore (approx.) and operational expenditure of Rs. 3009.37 crore (approx.).
As on date, there are 1256 functional KVs, including 03 abroad viz. Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran and a total number of 13.56 lakh (approx.) students are studying in these KVs.
The administrative structure for implementing the project will require creation of posts at par with the norms fixed by the Sangathan for running of one full fledged KV with a capacity of approximately 960 students. Hence, 960 X 86 = 82560 students would benefit. As per norms in vogue, a full-fledged Kendriya Vidyalaya provides employment to 63 persons and accordingly, approval of 85 new KVs and the expansion of one existing nearby KV, which will add 33 new posts, a total of 5,388 direct permanent employment opportunities will be created. Construction and allied activities associated with augmentation of various facilities in all KVs are likely to generate employment opportunities for many skilled and unskilled workers.
The Government of India approved the Scheme of Kendriya Vidyalayas in November 1962 to provide educational facilities of uniform standard throughout the country for the children of transferable Central Government/Defence employees. Consequently, โCentral Schools Organizationโ was started as a unit of the Ministry of Education of the Government of India. Initially, 20 Regimental Schools in Defence Stations were taken over as Central Schools during the Academic Year 1963-64.
Kendriya Vidyalayas are primarily opened to cater to educational needs of wards of transferable and non-transferable employees of Central Government including Defence and Paramilitary forces and for children of floating population and others including those living in remote and undeveloped locations in the country.
In pursuance of the National Education Policy 2020, almost all Kendriya Vidyalayas have been designated as PM Shri schools, showcasing the implementation of NEP 2020 and acting as exemplar Schools for others. The KVs are some of the most sought after schools, due to their quality teaching, innovative pedagogy and up-to-date infrastructure. There has been continuous increase in the number of students applying for admission to class I in KVs every year and the performance of the students of the Kendriya Vidyalayas in the board examinations conducted by CBSE has consistently been the best among all educational systems.
ANNEXURE
LIST of 86 (85 new and 01 existing) KVs
OPENING OF 85 NEW KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAS
Sl. No
Name of State/UT
Name of Proposals
1
Andhra Pradesh
Anakapalle, District Anakapalle
2
Andhra Pradesh
Valasapalle Village, Madanapalle Mandal, District Chittoor
3
Andhra Pradesh
Palasamudram Village, Gorantala Mandal, District Sri Satya Sai
4
Andhra Pradesh
Tallapalli Village, Macherla Mandal, District Guntur
5
Andhra Pradesh
Nandigama, District Krishna
6
Andhra Pradesh
Rompicherla Village, Narasaraopet Division District Guntur
7
Andhra Pradesh
Nuzvid, District Krishna (Now Eluru District )
8
Andhra Pradesh
Dhone, District Nandyal
9
Arunachal Pradesh
Pitapool, Lower Subansiri
10
Assam
Jagiroad, District Morigaon
11
Chhattisgarh
Mungeli, District-Mungeli
12
Chhattisgarh
Surajpur, District Surajpur
13
Chhattisgarh
Bemetara District, Chhattisgarh
14
Chhattisgarh
Hasoud, District JanjgirChampa
15
Gujarat
Chakkargarh, District Amreli
16
Gujarat
Ognaj, District Ahmedabad
17
Gujarat
Veraval, District Gir-Somnath
18
Himachal Pradesh
Riri Kuthera, District Kangra
19
Himachal Pradesh
Gokulnagar, UpparBhanjal, District- Una
20
Himachal Pradesh
Nandpur, District Una
21
Himachal Pradesh
Thunag, District Mandi
22
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Gool, District Ramban
23
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Ramban, District Ramban
24
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Bani, District Kathua
25
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Ramkot, District Kathua
26
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Reasi, District Reasi
27
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Katra (Kakriyal), District Reasi
28
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Ratnipora, District Pulwama
29
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Galander (Chandhara), District Pulwama
30
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Mughal Maidan, District Kisthwar
31
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Gulpur, District Poonch
32
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Drugmulla, District Kupwara
33
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Vijaypur, District Samba
34
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Panchari, District Udhampur
35
Jharkhand
Barwadih, District Latehar (Railway)
36
Jharkhand
Dhanwar Block, District Giridih
37
Karnataka
Mudnal Village, Yadgiri District
38
Karnataka
Kunchiganal Village, District Chitradurga
39
Karnataka
Elargi (D) Village, Sindhanur Taluk, District Raichur
40
Kerala
Thodupuzha, District Idduki
41
Madhya Pradesh
Ashok Nagar, District- Ashok Nagar
42
Madhya Pradesh
Nagda, District Ujjain
43
Madhya Pradesh
Maihar, District Satna
44
Madhya Pradesh
Tirodi, District Balaghat
45
Madhya Pradesh
Barghat, District Seoni
46
Madhya Pradesh
Niwari, District Niwari
47
Madhya Pradesh
Khajuraho, District Chhatarpur
48
Madhya Pradesh
Jhinjhari, District Katni
49
Madhya Pradesh
Sabalgarh, District Morena
50
Madhya Pradesh
Narsinghgarh, District Rajgarh
51
Madhya Pradesh
CAPT (Central Academy Police Training) Bhopal, Kanhasaiya
52
Maharashtra
Akola, District Akola
53
Maharashtra
NDRF Campus, Sudumbare, Pune
54
Maharashtra
Nachane, District Ratnagiri
55
NCT of Delhi (UT)
Khajuri Khas District- North East Delhi
56
Odisha
Railway Titlagarh, District Bolangir
57
Odisha
Patnagarh, District Bolangir
58
Odisha
ITBP khurda, District Khurda
59
Odisha
Athmallik District Angul
60
Odisha
Kuchinda, District Sambalpur
61
Odisha
Dhenkanal (Kamakhyanagar)
62
Odisha
Jeypore, Koraput District
63
Odisha
Talcher, District Angul
64
Rajasthan
AFS Phalodi, District Jodhpur
65
Rajasthan
BSF Satrana, District Sriganganagar
66
Rajasthan
BSF Srikaranpur, District Sriganganagar
67
Rajasthan
Hindaun City, District Karauli
68
Rajasthan
Merta City, District Nagaur
69
Rajasthan
Rajsamand District Rajsamand
70
Rajasthan
Rajgarh, District Alwar
71
Rajasthan
Bhim, District Rajsamand
72
Rajasthan
Mahwa, District Dausa
73
Tamil Nadu
Theni, District Theni
74
Tamil Nadu
Pillaiyarpatti, District Thanjavur
75
Tripura
Udaipur, District Gomati
76
Tripura
Dharmanagar, District North Tripura
77
Uttar Pradesh
Payagpur, District Jaunpur
78
Uttar Pradesh
Maharajganj, District Maharajganj
79
Uttar Pradesh
Bijnor District Bijnor
80
Uttar Pradesh
Chandpur, District Ayodhya
81
Uttar Pradesh
Kannauj District Kannauj
82
Uttarakhand
Narendra Nagar, District Tehri Garhwal
83
Uttarakhand
Dwarahat, District Almora
84
Uttarakhand
Kotdwar, District Pauri Garhwal
85
Uttarakhand
Madan Negi, District Tehri Garhwal
EXPANSION OF 01 EXISTING KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA BY ADDING 2 ADDITIONAL SECTIONS IN ALL THE CLASSES
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) โ October, 2024
Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index for the month of October, 2024 is being released in this press release.
2. The All-India CPI-IW for October, 2024 increased by 1.2 point and stood at 144.5 (one hundred forty four point five).
Immediate constitution of 8th Pay Commission: NC JCM writes to Cabinet Secretary dt 03.12.2024
Shiva Gopal Mishra Secretary
Ph.: 23382286 National Council (Staff Side) Joint Consultative Machinery for Central Government Employees 13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi โ 110001 E-Mail : [email protected]
No.NC/JCM/2024/8th CPC
Dated: December 3, 2024
The Cabinet Secretary, (Government of India) & Chairman, National Council(JCM), Cabinet Secretariat, Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi-110 004.
Sub: Immediate constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission for revising the Pay/Allowances/ Pension and other benefits of Central Government Employees – Reg.,
On behalf of the Staff Side Members of National Council JCM and the entire Central Government Employees and Pensioners I wish you a very happy and prosperous New Year 2025 in advance. It is now 09 years after the implementation of the 7th CPC recommendations and the next Wage revision and Pension revision is due from 01.01.2026, since the wages of the Central Government Employees and Pension of the Central Government Pensioners are revised once in 10 years. This periodicity is maintained from the implementation of 4th CPC, i.e., from 01.01.1986. This office vide letter referred above have requested your good self (Copy enclosed for ready reference) that the Government may constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission immediately. It is now more than 06 months after we submitted our request. So far we have not received any positive response from the Government.
Sir, you will appreciate that the 7th Central Pay Commission was constituted well in advance ie., on 28.02.2014, almost 02 years before the implementation date of 01.01.2016. However, just 01 year only is left for the next wage / pension revision. The Pay Commissions used to take almost 02 years period for Submitting their final report to the Government and the Government takes 03 to 06 months for considering and implementing its recommendations. In this back drop I feel there is no justification in further delaying the matter. Hence it is once again requested that you may kindly take up the matter with the Honโble Prime Minister and Finance Minister for immediate constitution of the 8th CPC.
Awaiting for your favourable response.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully, (Shiva Gopal Mishra) Secretary
Copy to: Secretary, MoF(Doe), Govt. of India โ For necessary action please.
