2. It is hereby clarified that Personnel Below Officer Ranks (PBORs) of the Armed Forces including JCOs in the Army and Officers of the equivalent rank in the Navy and Air Force will be eligible for the ad-hoc bonus for the year 2018-19 in terms of the Ministry of Finance OM referred to in para 1 above subject to the availability of requisite funds in the sanctioned budget provisions of Defence Services for the current financial year.
3. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Division of this Ministry vide their Dy. No.359/AG/PD dated 14.10.2019.
(Arun Kumar )
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
MoD ID No.30(6)/2014/D(Pay/Services) dated 14th October, 2019
No.8-1/2016-PAP
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
PAP Section/(Establishment Division)
*****
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi —110001.
Dated : 15th October, 2019.
To
1. All Chief Postmasters General/ Postmasters General
2. Chief General Manager, BD Directorate/Parcel Directorate/ PLI Directorate
3. Director RAKNPA/ GM CEPTI Directors of All PTCs,
4. Addl. Director General, Army Postal Service, R.K. Puram, New Delhi
5. All General Managers (Finance)/ DAP/ DDAP
Sub: Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees-Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2019.
No. 1/3/2019-E-II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 14th October, 2019.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 1.7.2019.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum No, 1/1/2019-E-II (B) dated 27th February, 2019 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 12% to 17% of the basic pay with effect from 1st July, 2019.
2. The term ‘basic pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.
3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be a distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of FR 9(21).
4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.
5. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of ( Railways, respectively.
6. In so far as the employees working in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued with the concurrence of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Z.15025/67/2019/DIR/CGHS/
Govt. of India
Min. of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General Of CGHS
545-A Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 18th September,2019
OFFICE ORDER
Subject: Pendency of Medical Claims of CGHS Pensioner beneficiaries due to deficiency in documentation (More Documents Required)
The matter concerning pendency of Medical Claims of CGHS pensioner beneficiaries has been reviewed in this Directorate and the undersigned is directed to state that it is now decided that the following revised guidelines shall be followed in respect of such medical claims:
1. The medical claims, which are incomplete in documentation shall be examined to see if, there are any minor deficiencies, which can be resolved to process the claims by Addl. Directors. These include:
i) Photocopy of CGHS Card and validity– Addl. Director,CGHS , may try if, the matter can be verified from CGHS data base.
ii) Emergency Certificate – is not sacrosanct and from the clinical findings in the discharge summary the emergency factor can be ascertained. Even powers are vested with ADs to consider ex-post fact approval at CGHS rates even under non emergency conditions using the powers for condonation of procedural lapses.
iii) Some cities ask for Bed-Ticket issued at Hospital – these are not mentioned in the CGHS Check list and the beneficiary shall not be asked to submit the same
iv) If empanelled hospital has not provided credit facility and the pensioner has made payment, often the beneficiary is asked to explain as to why the hospital has not provided credit facility. Such practice shall be avoided and explanation if any, shall be called for from empanelled hospital.
v) In case of Chemotherapy, there is option to collect chemotherapy medicines from CGHS before undergoing Injection/Infusion from empanelled hospital. However, it is not compulsory and as per the policy of hospitals, particularly JCM accredited hospitals and some of the NABH Accredited hospitals , they shall not accept medicines from outside hospital supplies. In such cases, the processing of the claims shall not be delayed unnecessarily on this ground.
2. Despite the steps undertaken as mentioned above under Para (1), if some deficiencies still persist in documentation, Addl. Director, CGHS shall send a letter to the beneficiary by speed-post clearly indicating the requisite documents within Five working days of receipt of claim papers at the office of Addl.Director, CGHS. The beneficiary shall also be informed by telephone / e-mail to submit the same to the Office of Additional Director, CGHS.
3. As per the existing guidelines the medical claims of beneficiaries aged 80 years and above shall be processed on priority out of turn.
4. CMOs i/c or a person nominated by CMO i/c may be given training at the office of Addl. Director regarding verification of documentation before accepting the same at the CGHS Wellness Centre.
Inter-Ministry Men and Women Volleyball Tournament 2019-20 – DOPT
No.17/1/2015-16-CCSCSB
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES CULTURAL AND SPORTS BOARD
Room No.361, ‘B’ Wing, 3rd Floor,
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-3
Dated: 11.10.2019
CIRCULAR
Sub: Inter-Ministry Men and Women Volleyball Tournament 2019-20.
Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board is organizing Inter Ministry Volley Ball Tournament 2019-20 from 13th November, 2019 to 15th November, 2019 at Vinay Marg Sports Complex, New Delhi. The Ministries desirous of participating in the Inter-Ministry Men and women Volleyball Tournament may send their entries in the prescribed proforma (attached) along with the entry fee. The entry fee for the events is Rs.450/- to the Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board Last date for submission of entries in the Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board office is 08th November, 2019.
2. No entry will be accepted unless accompanied with entry fee. The entry should be sent in the prescribed form duly signed by the Welfare Officer concerned and should reach on or before the last date mentioned above. The composition of the team should not be more than 12 (excluding Manager & Coach).
3. Entry Fee may be deposited in the Board’s Account through online/ NEFT mode only. Board’s Bank details are as under:
Payment can also be made by scanning the following QR Code.
Check the Signed Copy below for QR CODE
4. Winners of Team Championship will be awarded cash price of Rs 10000/-and Runners Up with Rs 7000/-
5. The rules and regulations governing the eligibility conditions for participation, etc. in the Inter-Ministry Tournament are available on the website of the Department of Personnel & Training (https://dopt.gov.in/about-us/wings-or-division-in-dopt/welfare-divisions).
6. Persons working in corporation, Public Sector, Autonomous bodies/Public Sector Banks/Undertaking(like FCA, DTC, LTC, ESIC, CBSE etc.0 will not be eligible to participate in the Inter-Ministry/AICS Tournaments even though administratively controlled by the Central Ministries.
All India Civil Services Kabaddi Men and Women Tournament 2019-20
Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board
(Registration No. 2621)
Department of Personnel and Training
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Government of India
No.59/02/2019-20/CCSCSB
10.10.2019
To
Shri Rajesh Sharma
Deputy Secretary,
General Secretary Sports Control Board,
Himachal Pradesh Secretariat,
Shimla.
Sub : All India Civil Services Kabaddi Men and Women Tournament 2019-20.
The Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board in collaboration with Government of Himachal Pradesh is organizing All India Civil Services Kabaddi Tournament 2019-20 at New Delhi. Details of the tournaments are as:
S.No
Game/Event
Dates
Team Composition
Venue
1
Kabaddi Men
15.11.2019 to 19.11.2019
Men
14
Indoor Stadium of Government College Kotshera, Chaura Maidan, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Coach
01
Manager
01
Total
16
2
Kabaddi Women
Men
14
Coach
01
Manager
01
Total
16
2. A copy of the updated rules for All India Civil Services Tournaments indicating eligibility criteria, composition of Team Rules of games etc has already been circulated to all concerned.
3. The States/UTs and Regional Sports Boards are requested to consider entering their team for the above All India Civil Services Tournament. The entries may be sent in the prescribed Proforma (Copy Attached) to the Secretary, CCSCSB at Room No. 361, B-Wing, 3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi on or before 04 November, 2019.
4. Please ensure that the entries are submitted within prescribed time limits, Teams are requested to make their own arrangements for accommodation and transportation.
5. List of players along with photocopy of their Identity Card should be authenticated by the authorized officer under his signature & seal.
6. Managers meeting are likely to be held on the evening of a day before the date of commencement of the tournament.
7. Addresses, Telephone Numbers, E-mail Addresses may be indicated by the participating States/UTs/RSBs.
8. All the participants shall carry individual Identity Card/Identity Slip for verification of eligibility criteria by the Organizing Committee/Representatives of the Board at the venue of the All India Civil Services Tournament.
9. Every participating team may bring two flags representing their States/UT/Regional Sports Board with them.
10. It should be ensured that every member of the team reports at the venue and participates in the tournament as scheduled. Failure to do so shall be treated as an act of indiscipline. All the participants shall maintain strict discipline on and off the venue of the tournament. Any act of indiscipline/misbehavior/misconduct will attract the provision of CCS (Conduct) Rules since Government Employees are treated ‘ON DUTY’ during All India Civil Services Tournament.
11. The information about rules and regulation, entry form, change in dates/venue/cancellation etc. about the AICS Tournament is available on our website i.e. (https://dopt.gov.in/about-us/wings-or-division-in-dopt/welfare-divisions). All the participating teams are, therefore requested to check our website/organizers of the tournament about any possible change before starting their journey.
12. Referees’ decision shall be final and binding on the competing teams.
13. For any query relating to the tournament, the following officials may be contacted:
F.No. 21/01/2018-CS-I(S)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
2nd Floor, A Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market
New Delhi, the 9th October, 2019
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Rotational transfer of officers posted against sensitive posts in Ministries/Departments
The undersigned is directed to re-draw attention to the guidelines issued by Central Vigilance Commission vide Circular No.004/VGL/090/225553 dated 11.09.2013 wherein all the Ministries/Departments were asked to identify the sensitive posts in their Ministry/Department and the official posted against these posts and to ensure that they are strictly rotated after every two/three years to avoid developing vested interest.
This matter came up recently under examination in connection with RTP for CSS. The Ministries/Departments participating in CSS are once again requested to ensure strict compliance with the instructions of CVC on rotation of officers working in sensitive posts.
(Chandra Shekhar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Productivity Linked Bonus for the EPFO Employees for the year 2018-2019
Through Web Circulation Only
Empioyees’ Provident Fund Organisation (Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India) Head Office Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan,14-Bhikaiji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066
www.epfindia.gov.in
www.epfindia.nic.in
09 OCT 2019
No. WSU/25(1)/2018-19/PLB/8098
Date: 09.10.2019
To
All Addl. CPFC (Zones),
RPFC-I (ASD), Head Office &
Director (PDNASS) and
All Regional P.F. Commissioners-Incharge of
Regional Offices.
Sub: Declaration of Productivity Linked Bonus (P.L.B.) for the employees of the EPFO for the year 2018-2019.
Sir/Madam,
The Central Government has conveyed its approval to the existing Productivity Linked Bonus Scheme for the year 2018-2019 for the employees of EPFO vide letter No A-26022/1/94-SS-1 (Pt) dated 9th October, 2019.
2. Accordingly, the competent authority is pleased to convey the approval for payment of the Productivity Linked Bonus for the year 2018-2019 for 60 (Sixty) days in all the offices of EPFO. The bonus of 60 days has been assessed on the basis of data/information submitted by the Zonal Offices in compliance to Head Office letter dated 25.09.2019. The payment of bonus is to be released to all Group ‘C’ and Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) employees of EPFO.
3. The terms and conditions governing payment of P.L.B. will be as per the instructions and other terms & conditions issued by the Ministry of Finance O.M. No. 7/24/2007/E.III(A) dated 04.10.2019 for payment of bonus. The quantum of bonus may be assessed as per the following formula:-
= (AVERAGE EMOLUMENTS) X (NUMBER OF DAYS OF BONUS) 30.4*
(* Average number of days in a month)
4. The expenditure incurred for payment of bonus may be iebited from the budget head “Productivity Linked Bonus.”
5. This has approval of Central P.F. Commissioner.
Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2018-19
F. No. 26-1/2018-PAP
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)
P.A.P. Section
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi — 110 001.
Dated: 11th October, 2019.
To
1. All Chief Postmasters General
2. All Postmasters General
3. Sr. Deputy Director General (PAF), Department of Posts
4. All General Managers (Finance)
5. All Directors/Deputy Directors of Accounts (Postal)
6. Director, RAKNPA/Directors of All PTCs
Sub: Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2018-19.
The undersigned is directed to convey the sanction of the President of India to the payment of Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 2018-19 equivalent of emoluments of 60 (Sixty)Days to the employees of Department of Posts in MTS, /Group ‘C’ and non-gazetted Group ‘B’. Ex-gratia payment of bonus to Gramin Dak Sevaks who are regularly appointed after observing all appointment formalities, and Ad-hoc payment of bonus to Casual laborers who have been conferred Temporary Status are also to be paid equivalent to allowance/wages respectively for 60 (Sixty) Days for the same period.
1.1 The calculation for the purpose of payment of bonus under each category will be done as indicated below:-
2. REGULAR EMPLOYEES:
2.1 Productivity Linked Bonus will be calculated on the basis of the following formula:-
Average emoluments X Number of days of bonus 30.4 (average no. of days in a month)
2.2 The terms “emoluments” for regular Departmental employees includes Basic Pay in the Pay matrix, Dearness Pay, Personal Pay, Special Pay (Allowances), S.B. Allowance, Deputation (Duty) Allowance, Dearness Allowance and Training Allowance to Faculty Members in Training Institutes. In case of drawal of salary exceeding Rs.7000/- (Rupees Seven Thousand only) in any month during the accounting year 2018.19, the emoluments shall be restricted to Rs. 7000/- (Rupees Seven Thousand only) per month only.
2.3 “Average Emoluments” for a regular employee is arrived at by dividing by twelve, the total salary drawn during the year 2018-19 for the period from 1.4.2018 to 31,03.2019, by restricting each month’s salary to Rs. 7000/- per month. However, for the periods of EOL and Dies-Non in a given month, proportionate deduction is required to be made from the ceiling limit of Rs. 7000/-
2,4 In case of those employees who were under suspension, or on whom dies-non was imposed or both, during the accounting year, the clarificatory orders issued vide Paras 1 & 3 respectively of this officer order No. 26-8/80-PAP (Pt.I) dated 11.6.1981 and No. 26-4/87-PAP(Pt.II) dated 8.2.1988 will apply.
2.5 Those employees who have resigned/retired or left services or proceeded on deputation within the Department of Posts or those who have proceeded on deputation outside the Department of Posts after 31.03.2019 will also be entitled to bonus. In case of all such employees, the Productivity Linked Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Paras 2.1 to 2.3 above.
3. GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS (GDSs)
3.1 In respect of GDSs who were on duty throughout the year during 2018-19, Average Monthly Time Related Continuity Allowance will be calculated taking into account the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus corresponding Dearness Allowance drawn by them for the period from 1.4.2018 to 31.3.2019 divided by 12. However, where the Time Related Continuity Allowance exceeds Rs. 7000/- in any month during this period, the allowance will be restricted to Rs.7000/- per month. Ex-gratia payment of bonus may be calculated by applying the bonus formula as mentioned below:
Average TRCA X Number of days of bonus 30.4 (average no. of days in a month)
3.2 The allowance drawn by a substitute will not be counted towards ex-gratis bonus calculation for either the substitutes or the incumbent GDSs. In respect of those GDSs who were appointed in short term vacancies in Postmen/MTS Cadre, the clarificatory orders issued vide Directorate letter No. 26.6/89-PAP dated 6.2.1990 and No. 26-7/90-PAP dated 4.7.1991 will apply.
3.3 If a GDS has been on duty for a part of the year by way of a fresh appointment, or for having been put off duty, or for having left service, he will be paid proportionate ex-gratia bonus calculated by applying the procedure prescribed in Para 3.1 above.
3.4 Those Gramin Dak Sevaks who have resigned/ discharged or left service after 31.03.2019 will also be entitled to proportionate ex-gratia Bonus. In case of all such Gramin Dak Sevaks, the Ex-gratia Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 3.1 above.
3.5 In case of those Gramin Dak Sevaks who were under put off, or on whom dies-non was imposed, or both, during the accounting year, the clarificatory orders issued vide Paras 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No 26-08/80-PAP (Pt.I)dated 11.6.1981 and No. 26-04/87-PAP(P.II) dated 8.2.1988 will apply.
4. FULL TIME CASUAL LABOURERS INCLUDING TEMPORARY STATUS CASUAL LABOURERS.)
4.1 Full Time Casual Laborers (including Temporary Status Casual Laborers who have worked for 8 hours a day, for at least 240 days in a year for three consecutive years or more (206 days in each year for three years or more in case of offices observing 5 days a week) as on 31.03.2019) will be paid ad-hoc bonus on notional monthly wages of Rs.1200/- (Rupees Twelve hundred only). The maximum ad-hoc bonus will be calculated as below:
(Notional monthly wages of Rs.1200) X (Number of days of bonus) 30.4 (average no. of days in a month)
Accordingly, the rate of bonus per day will be worked out as indicated below:
Maximum ad-hoc bonus for the year 365
The above rate of bonus per day may be applied to the number of days for which the services of such casual laborers had been utilized during the period from 1.4.2018 to 31.03.2019. In cases where the actual wages in any month fall below. Rs.1200/- during the period 1.4.2018 to 31.3.2019, the actual monthly wages drawn should be taken into account to arrive at the actual ad-hoc bonus due in such cases.
5. The amount of Productivity Linked Bonus/ex-gratia payment/Ad-hoc bonus payable under this order will be rounded off to the nearest rupee. The payment of Productivity Linked Bonus as well as the ex-gratia payment and ad-hoc payment will be chargeable to the Head “Salaries” under the relevant Sub-Head of account to which pay and allowances of the staff are debited. The payment will be met from the sanctioned grant for the year 2019-20.
6. After payment, the total expenditure incurred and the number of employees paid may be ascertained from all the units by Circles and consolidated figures are intimated to the Budget Section of the Department of Posts, The Budget Section will furnish consolidated information to PAP Section about the total amount of bonus paid and the total number employees (Category-wise) to whom it was disbursed for the Department as a whole.
7. This has the approval of Hon’ble Finance Minister vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s ID Note No. 1254091-E-III A/2019 dated 07.10.2019, and issue with the concurrence of AS & FA vide Diary dated No. 102/FA/2019/CS dated 11.10.2019.
West Bengal Option for coverage under Swasthya Sathi Scheme
GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Audit Branch
No. 5624-F(P)
Dated, the 27th day of September, 2019.
NOTIFICATION
Sub: Option for coverage under “Swasthya Sathi” Scheme
In terms of this Department notification No. 5594-F(P) dated 06.09.2017, teachers, workers and other employees under different Departments as specified in the said notification were brought under the Swasthya Sathi Scheme. It has been mentioned at Para 3 therein that such teachers, workers and employees, as specified in the said notification, who receive monthly medical allowance can opt for the Swasthya Sathi Scheme by forgoing the monthly medical allowance.
2. In order to facilitate the process of exercising such option by the concerned teachers and employees under different Departments as specified in the notification No. 5594-F(P) dated 06.09.2017 to forego the monthly medical allowance to come under the Swasthya Sathi Scheme, the following guidelines are formulated:
(a) Existing teachers / employees under the different Departments as specified in the said notification, who opt to forego the monthly medical allowance now available; should apply immediately to forego the same to get coverage under Swasthya Sathi Scheme.
(b) Teachers / employees who apply within 31st December, 2019 to forego the monthly medical allowance may be covered under Swasthya Sathi from 1st January, 2020 and those who apply during 1st January to 31st March, 2020 may be covered from 1st April, 2020 under the Scheme.
(c) Any newly appointed teacher / employee as specified in the said notification who is willing to opt for Swasthya Sathi Scheme coverage should apply within one year of her/his joining to forego the available monthly medical allowance. Those who apply during 1st April to so” September may be covered under Swasthya Sathi from 1st October and those who apply during 1st October to 31st March of a financial year may be covered from 1st
April of the next financial year.
(d) The option of forgoing the monthly medical allowance to come under the Swasthya Sathi Scheme will be effective from the date of coverage under the Swasthya Sathi Scheme. So the teachers/ employees will continue to get the monthly medical allowance prior to the month of such inclusion under the Swasthya Sathi Scheme.
3. The concerned authorities may take appropriate action accordingly.
4. This shall come into force with immediate effect.
(H.K. DWIVEDI)
Additional Chief Secretary
to the Government of West Bengal
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