General Strike on 8 January 2020 Stands: Central Trade Unions
03rd January, 2020
Press Release
General Strike on 8 January 2020 Stands: Central Trade Unions
The Central Trade Unions conveyed their firm resolve after the meeting called by Union Labour Minister.
The Central Trade Unions were invited by the Labour Minister for a discussion on 2nd January 2020 at New Delhi.
In the meeting, Labour Minister in his initial comments stated that the Govt. of India has been taking all steps for the welfare of the workers and legislations on Labour Codes are a part of that.
The constituents of united platform of trade unions viz., AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, SEWA, AICCTU, LPF and UTUC who were present in the meeting strongly contradicted and protested the statement of the Minister and stated that the entire Labour Codes are a design of imposing slavery on the workers and it is not acceptable to the trade union movement of the country and they will not surrender.
The United platform of Trade Unions strongly raised the issues of ignoring of INTUC and strongly condemn the Government political move to create selective rivalry within the Trade Unions.
The issues of Auto Sector particularly Honda Employer offensive in Gurgaon, illegal unfair practices like suspension of leadership of recognised trade union and not allowing thousands of contract workers on jobs since two months were also raised before the Minister.
None of the issues which have been continuously raised by the Central Trade Unions, including the basic issues of unemployment, minimum wages, social security and fourteen point charter of demands were addressed by the Minister. Doing away with all democratic practices, the government has not called the tripartite Indian Labour Conference after 2015. The unions further stated that against such anti labour policies of the Govt., along with other issues, the central trade unions have decided to go in for a countrywide General Strike on 8th January 2020 and the strike stands. The strike is going to take place in a massive way throughout the country with the active support of various sections of working class including the students, unemployed youth, peasantry and patriotic masses of the country.
The central trade unions further warned that the govt. must take the message and mend their ways and change the anti labour anti people anti national moves and policies.
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan vide office-order of even number dated 08.03.2019, conveyed the approval of Government of India, for establishing 50 new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil Sector with the stipulation that the sponsoring authority concerned is required to transfer the identified and demarcated land and also to give possession of the same to KVS prior to opening of the new Kendriya Vidyalaya. Kendriya Vidyalaya SSB Campus, Gadrila Palia Kalan, District Lakhimpur Khiri (Uttar Pradesh) is one of the 50 new Kendriya Vidyalayas sanctioned.
Since the land in the matter of this Kendriya Vidyalaya has been transferred by the Sponsoring Authority in favour of Kendriya Vidyalaya concerned, sanction of the Commissioner, KVS is hereby conveyed to start a new Kendriya Vidyalaya under Civil Sector with immediate effect, at the following location:-
S.No.
Name of Kendriya Vidyalaya
Kendriya Vidyalaya will be made functional at:
1
39th Bn SSB, Gadnia Palia KaIan, District Lakhimpur Khirr(U.P)
The above Vidyalaya will start functioning from class I to V (single section in each class) during the academic year 2020-21 and thereafter will grow consequently based on feasibility.
The admission process may be completed according to the schedule of admission prescribed for the academic year 2020-21.
IDA from Jan 2020 – IDA scales of pay in CPSE on 1987 and 1992 basis
F. No. W-02/0003/2014-DPE (WC)-GL- IV/20
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block 14, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Dated: 3rd January, 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 instalments of DA become payable from 1st January, 1st 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 07.10.2019, 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: 01.01.2020
(b) AICPI (Linked to 1960=100) for the quarter Sept.’2019 Nov.’2019
Sept. 2019 – 7350
Oct. 2019 – 7418
Nov. 2019 – 7487
Average of the quarter – 7418
(c) Increase over link point : 6319 (7418-1099)
(d) % increase over link point: 575% (6319/1099*100)
DA Rates for various Pay Ranges
Basic Pay per Month
DA Rates
Upto Rs. 3500
575% of pay subject to minimum of Rs. 12638/-
Above Its 3500 and Upto Rs. 6500
431.2% of pay subject to minimum of Rs. 20125/-
Above Rs 6500 and Upto Rs. 9500
345% of pay subject to minimum of Rs. 28028/-
Above Rs 9500
287.5% of pay subject to minimum of Rs. 32775/-
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 01.01.2020 at the old system of neutralization @ Rs. 2.00 per point shift for increase of 151 points, may be Rs. 302/- and at AICPI 7418, DA payable may be Rs. 13425.75 to the executives holding Board level post, below Board level post and non-unionised supervisors following IDA pattern in the CPSEs of 1987 pay scales.
5. All administrative Ministries/Department of Government of India are requested to bring the foregoing to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.
IDA from January 2020 – 1997 Pay Scale CPSE Employees
F. No. W-02/0004/2014-DPE (WC)-GL-III/20
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block 14, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Dated: 3rd January, 2020
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Board level posts and below Board level posts including Non-unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)- Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.1997 -Payment of IDA at revised rates regarding.
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In modification of this Department’s O.M. of even No. dated 07.10.2019, the rate of DA payable to the executives of CPSEs (1997 pay revision) is as follows:
a) Date from which payable: 01.01.2020
b) Average AICPI (1960=100) for the quarter Sept. ‘2019 — Nov.’ 2019
Sept 2019 – 7350
Oct 2019 – 7418
Nov 2019 – 7487
Average of the quarter – 7418
c) Link Point : 1708 (as on 01.01.1997)
d) Increase over link point: 5710 (7418-1708)
e) Revised DA Rate w.e.f. 01.01.2020: 334.3% [(5710=1708) x 100]
2. These rates are applicable in the case of IDA employees, whose pay have been revised with effect from 01.01.1997 as per DPE O.M. dated 25.06.1999.
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 action at their end.
IDA from Jan 2020 for 2007 Pay Scale CPSE Employees
No. W-02/0002/2014-DPE (WC)-GL-II/20
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block 14, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Dated: 3rd January, 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. 01.01.2007 —Payment of IDA at revised rates-regarding
In modification of this Department’s O.M. of even No. dated 07.10.2019, the rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs (2007 pay revision) is as follows:
b) Average AICPI (2001=100) for the quarter Sept., 2019 – Nov, 2019
Sept 2019 – 322
Oct. 2019 – 325
Nov 2019 – 328
Average of the quarter – 325
c) Link Point: 126.33 (as on 01.01.2007)
d) Increase over link point: 198.67 (325 minus 126.33)
e) DA Rate w.e.f. 01.01.2020: 157.3% [(198.67 +126.33) x 100}
2. The above rate of DA i.e. 157.3% 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 & 02.04.2009.
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 action at their end.
IDA Order from Jan 2020 for 2017 Pay Scales CPSE Employees
No. W-02/0039/2017-DPE (WC)-GL- 1/20
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block 14, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Dated: 3rd January, 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.
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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 instalment for revision of rates of DA is due from 01.01.2020. Accordingly, the rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs is as follows:
(b) Average AICPI (2001=100) for the quarter Sept., 2019 – Nov., 2019
Sept., 2019 322
Oct., 2019 325
Nov., 2019 328
Average of the quarter 325
(c) Link Point: 277.33 (as on 01.01.2017)
(d) Increase over link point: 47.67 (325 minus 277.33)
(e) DA Rate w.e.f. 01.01.2020: 17.2%[(47.67 +277.33) x 100]
2. The above rate of DA i.e. 17.2% 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 co action at their end.
Postponement of LDCE for promotion to the cadre of P.S. Group ‘B’ for the vacancies of the year 2017-18, 2018 and 2019
F.No.A-34012/10/2019-DE (Pt)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(DE Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi — 110 001
Dated: 02nd January, 2020
To,
1. All Heads of Circles
2. General Manager, CEPT
Subject : Postponement of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion to the cadre of P.S. Group ‘B’ for the vacancies of the year 2017-18, 2018 and 2019.
Madam/Sir.
The Competent Authority has decided to postpone the aforesaid examination which was earlier scheduled to be held on 19.01.2020. The examination will now be held on 03rd May, 2020 (Sunday).
2. Circles are requested to give wide publicity to the above change in date.
3. CEPT is requested to upload this letter on the India Post website.
4. Further instructions in the matter will be communicated later.
Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates from Jan to March 2020
SB Order No.01/2020
F.No 113-03/2017-SB
Govt. of India
Ministry of Communication
Department of Posts
(F.S. Division)
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
Dated: 01.01.2020
To,
All Head of Circles/Regions
Addl. Director General, APS, New Delhi
Subject : Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes w.e.f. 01.01.2020
Madam/Sir,
The undersigned is directed to say that vide memorandum No. 01/04/2019-NS dated 31.12.2019 (copy enclosed), Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division) have informed that the rate of interest on various National Small Savings Schemes for the fourth quarter of financial year 2019-20 (starting from 1st January, 2020 and ending on 31st March, 2020 shall remain unchanged from those notified for the third quarter of Financial Year 2019-20 (01st October 2019 to 31st December,2019). The details are indicated below for ready reference.
S.No
instrument
Rate of interest w.r.t. 01.10.2019 to 31.12.2019
Rate of interest w.r.t. 01.01.2020 to 31.03.2020 (Unchanged)
Compounding frequency*
1
Post Office Savings Account
4
4
Annually
2
1 Year Time Deposit
6.9
6.9
Quarterly
3
2 Year Time Deposit
6.9
6.9
Quarterly
4
3 Year Time Deposit
6.9
6.9
Quarterly
5
5 Year Time Deposit
7.7
7.7
Quarterly
6
5 Year Recurring Deposit
7.2
7.2
Quarterly
7
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme
8.6
8.6
Quarterly and paid
8
Monthly Income Account
7.6
7.6
Monthly and paid
9
National Savings Certificate (VII Issue)
7.9
7.9
Annually
10
Public Provident Fund Scheme
7.9
7.9
Annually
11
Kisan Vikas Patra
7.6 (will mature in 113 months)
7.6 (will mature in 113 months)
Annually
12
Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme
8.4
8.4
Annually
It is requested to circulate it to all concerned for information and necessary guidance. Same may also be placed on the notice board of all Post Offices in public area.The necessary calculation tables will be supplied in due course on receipt from the DEA/MoF
This issues with the approval of Competent Authority
Expected DA is 21% from January 2020 if the CPI value increase or decrease more than 5 points in December 2019
How to calculate Dearness Allowance
Formula to calculate Dearness Allowance for Central Government Employees after 1.1.2016
DA % = (Average of AICPIN for the past 12 months – 261.4) * 100 / 261.4
Expected DA from Jan 2020
Based on the calculation, Central Government Employees likely to get 4 percent Dearness Allowance increase from January 2020.
However to finalize the DA for Jan 2020, we need December 2019 AICPIN value, this value will be released only in the end of Jan 2020, if the value of December 2019 increase or decrease 5 points or even same, then DA will be 21% which means 4% increase from the existing 17% DA. Central Government Employees receiving 17% DA from July 2019.
However this is only the prediction, we have to wait until end of Jan 2020 to find the exact increase in the Dearness Allowance. In the meantime check the DA Calculator to find the value
Revision of Scholarship Scheme for the Children of Non-Statutory Departmental Canteen employees
No.20/1/2011-Dir. (C)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi dated 24th December, 2019.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Revision of Scholarship Scheme for the Children of Non-Statutory Departmental Canteen employees out of Discretionary Fund of Director of Canteens.
The Scheme for grant of scholarship for the children of Non-Statutory Departmental Canteens, out of the funds available in the Discretionary Fund of Director of Canteens was introduced vide this Department’s O.M. No. 20/1/88- Dir. (C), dated 3.12.98 and revised O.M. No. 20.1.2011-Dir.(C), dated 2.09.2011. In suppression of this office O.M. of even number dated 2.9.2011; the amended scheme has been introduced to encourage higher studies for those children whose past performance had been meritorious. The details of the scholarships from Academic Year 2019-2020 being instituted and the considerations which will apply are given below:
2. Scholarships
The categorical details of the scholarships are as below:-
Sl. No.
Name of Scholarship/Class of Studies
No. of Scholarships
Amount of each Scholarship
1
Class IX, X or Matriculation
Four (Two Scholarships per class)
Rs. 1,000/- Per Annum
2
Class XI, XII or Intermedia or PUC (for Science Stream)
Two (One Scholarship per Class)
Rs. 1,000/- Per Annum
3
Class XI, XII or Intermediate or PUC (for Non-Science Stream)
Two (One Scholarship per class)
Rs. 1,000/- Per Annum
4
Under Graduate Studies of three years duration (for Science Stream)
Three (One Scholarships per class)
Rs. 2,500/- Per Annum
5
Under Graduate Studies of three years duration (for Non-Science Stream)
Three (One Scholarships per class)
Rs. 2,500/- Per Annum
6
Post Graduate studies of two years duration (for Science Stream)
One Scholarship
Rs. 5,000/- Per Annum
7
Post Graduate studies of two years’ duration (for Non-Science Stream)
One Scholarship
Rs. 5,000/- Per Annum
8
ITI Course/Diploma Courses in Engineering/Architecture
One
Rs. 5,000/- Per Annum
9
B.E./B.Tech
One
Rs. 10,000/- Per Annum
10
Bachelor of Architecture
One
Rs. 10,000/- Per Annum
11
MBBS/Medical Courses
One
Rs. 10,000/- Per Annum
12
Financial Courses
One
Rs. 10,000/- Per Annum
3. Awards will be given on yearly basis and every aspirant will have to meet the prescribed norms in regards to the percentage of marks in the previous year of study for being considered for grant of fresh award during the course of his/her studies. The awards will be given strictly in accordance with the principle of the highest one or next highest one (if there are more then one scholarship ) getting the Scholarship.
Conditions
(a) Candidates seeking award of Scholarship should have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in the aggregate in the previous year of examination;
(b) Children belonging to SC/ST categories and Handicapped children would be given a relaxation of 10% marks in the minimum standard. 25% of the awards for school level and Under Graduate level studies (Serials (1) to (5) of para (2) will be earmarked for such candidates. However, being an award Scheme there will be no strict applications of general orders relating to SC/ST/Physically Handicapped. In the event of the earmarked awards remaining unutilised due to non-satisfaction of the minimum prescribed norms, the award will be transferred to the general category;
(c) One Scholarship will be reserved for girl child for class IX & X. Notwithstanding the prescribed minimum percentage the award will be given to those securing the highest marks. Only aggregate marks will be taken into account. However, every applicant should have obtained the minimum pass marks in all subjects;
(d) Children of only those Canteen Employees who are working in Central Govt. Offices/Establishments and who have been declared as Central Govt. employees will be eligible to apply;
(e) The Canteen employees from the Department of Telecommunications. Posts etc. which are already having separate Scholarship Scheme are to certify that their children are not already in receipt of Scholarship under the Schemes of their Department.
4. The Scholarship will be awarded considering the performance of the candidates in the previous years of examination. In case the studies were discontinued in the previous years(s) i.e. prior to the academic year but an applicant otherwise becomes eligible for consideration, detailed justification for break in the studies during the preceding year(s) will have to be submitted. All applications will have to be submitted in the appended format only. Applications will have to be accompanied by the attested true copies of the Mark Sheets given by the recognised Institution such as School. Central/State Boards of Education/Universities. Original certificates will be submitted, if called for, for verification.
5. The individual applying for award of scholarship is required to furnish the following documents:
(a) (i) Aadhaar enrolment ID, if he has enrolled, or
(ii) A copy of request made for Aadhaar enrolment;
(b) (i) Bank Passbook with Photo or
(ii) Voter’s ID card or
(iii) PAN Card or
(iv) Passport; or
(v) Driving Licence or
(vi) Ration Card; or
(vii) Photo ID Card issued by the Government.
6. The last date for receipt of applications in the Office of Director (Canteens) will be 31°’ October, during the year 2020 and all subsequent years. . It is expected that awards will be finalised by the month of January of the following year. In no case any application received after the prescribed date will be entertained.
7. Applications will be forwarded to the office of the Director (Canteens) through concerned Head of Organization who in turn will get the same routed through the Head or the Department in the controlling Ministries/Department.
8. The awards of Scholarships will be decided by a duly designated Committee, as may be appointed from time to time. The decision taken by the Committee will be final and no representation in the matter will be entertained after awards are finalised.
9. It is requested that wide publicity of this Scheme may be given amongst all concerned.
(Kulbhushan Malhotra)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
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