Observance of countrywide “Warning Week” from 16-19 September, 2019
As all of you are aware that, burning issue of Corporatization and Privatization was discussed in the meeting of the Standing Committee of AIRF held on 1st September, 2019 at New Delhi.
After long drawn deliberations it was decided to lodge strong protest against such move of the Ministry of Railways (Government of India). Accordingly, it is decided to observe “Warning Week” from 16th to 19th September, 2019, calumniating on 19th September, the “Sahidi Diwas”.
All of your are requested to take appropriate action by directing Branch and Divisional Units to observe the “Warning Week” by holding massive dharna, demonstration and rallies, right from the Branch to Headquarters level.
The programme should be given wide publicity through print and electronic media and the report of the observance be sent to AIRF Office.
Guidelines for providing various facilities including allowing scribes to PwD at the time of departmental examination
RBE No. 140/2019
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD
No.E(NG)I/2014/PM1/3
New Delhi, dated August 26th, 2019
The General Managers,
All Zonal Railways & PUs etc.
(as per standard list)
Sub : Guidelines for providing various facilities including allowing scribes to person with disabilities at the time of departmental examination.
Reference Board’s letter of even number dated 01.09.2014 on the above subject which provides that the various facilities including scribes to persons with disabilities as laid down in Railway Boards letters No. E(NG)II/2006/RC-2/13 dated 17.09.2007, 18.02.2011, 27.04.2017, 25.09.2013 and 19.12.2013, for direct recruitment, may be made applicable for departmental examinations also, wherever circumstances so warrant.
A doubt has been raised by one Zonal Railway as to whether the facility of scribe for departmental examination is restricted to persons recruited against 3% PwD quota or it can also be extended to persons who have been certified disabled by a Railway Doctor due to disability during service. If yes, whether the facility is available for promotion from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ also, in addition to promotions within Group ‘C’.
The matter has been examined in consultation with the Management Services Dte., and it is clarified that the instructions contained in Board’s letter of even number dated 01.09.2014 ibid is also applicable to persons who have attained the disability while in service, for appearing in all departmental examinations both within Group ‘C’ and from Group ‘C’ to Gazetted categories.
GOVT. OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE
CENTRAL GOVT. HEALTH SCHEME
GOPINATH NAGAR, A.K .AZAD ROAD, GUWAHATI -781 016.
No. A.22012/1/2015/1634
Dated: 16.08.2019
NOTIFICATION
Sub : Opening of a CGHS Wellness Centres (Allopathic) at Dibrugarh.
This is for information to all eligible Central Govt. Employees, Pensioners & other stake holders that Central Govt. Health Scheme (CGHS) Wellness Centres (erstwhile Postal Dispensary) now merged with CGHS vide Govt. of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare letter No.S.11011/01/2015-CGHS-III-EHS dated 21.12.2018 will be functioning at Dibrugarh from 19th August 2019 near Santi Gas Agency, Chowkidingee , Dibrugarh-786001 to provide comprehensive medical facilities.
The scheme will cover the Dibrugarh city and all eligible Central Govt. Employees and their dependent family members, Central Govt. Pensioners and their dependents and others eligible beneficiaries as per CGHS guideline residing in Dibrugarh city. The coverage shall be limited to the areas within 5 km (approx.) radius of the CGHS Wellness Centre (Ministry’s letter No.C/14012 /02/2018/CGHS-IIl/DIR dated 06.04.2018 may please be seen for clarification , in this regard). Pensioner beneficiary can enroll irrespective of their place of residence, if desire.
The beneficiaries will be able to avail the CGHS facilities through the Wellness Centre during office hours i.e. from 7.30 am to 2.00 pm in all working days except on Sundays & Holidays.
Annual Health Check-up at empanelled hospitals under CGHS for aged 75 years and above
Z 15025/36/2019/DIR/CGHS/CGHS(P)pt
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated, the 19th August, 2019
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Annual Health Check-up at Hospitals empanelled under CGHS in respect of CGHS Pensioner beneficiaries (Primary card holders) aged 75 years and above- regarding
With reference to the above mentioned subject, the undersigned is directed to state that the matter relating to Annual Health Check-up at private hospitals empanelled under CGHS in respect of elderly CGHS beneficiaries was under consideration at this Ministry and it has now bean decided that hereinafter, CGHS Pensioner beneficiaries {Primary Card holders) aged 75 years and above shall be permitted to undergo ‘Annual Health Check-up’ at CGHS ernpanelled hospitals.
Permission in respect of CGHS Pensioner beneficiaries (Primary Card holders) aged 75 years and above shall be granted by CMO in charge of CGHS Wellness Centre.
The private hospitals empanelled under CGHS shall perform the Annual Health Check-up at CGHS rates and extend cashless facility for the same in respect of CGHS Pensioner beneficiaries (Primary Card holders) aged 75 years and above.
(Rajeev Attri)
Under Secretary to Government of India
Holiday – Holiday for Muharram on 11th September 2019 — Change in the date of observance of the festival — Orders — Issued.
PUBLIC (MISCELLANEOUS) DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No.603
Dated: 05.09.2019
Read:
1. G.O. Ms. No.840, Public (Miscellaneous) Department, dated 29.10.2018.
2. From the Chief Kazi to Government of Tamil Nadu, Letter dated 31.08.2019.
ORDER:
In the Government Order first read above, the Government ordered that Tuesday the 10th September 2019 as a Government Holiday for Muharram under Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. The Chief Kazi to the Government of Tamil Nadu in his letter 2nd read above has stated that, as the moon was not sighted, YAOME-SHAHADATH (10th day of MUHARRAM) will be observed on 11.09.2019 (Wednesday) in Tamil Nadu and not on Tuesday, 10th September 2019. Hence, he has requested to declare public holiday on 11th September 2019.
2. The Government, after careful consideration of the matter, have decided to declare 11th September 2019 as a Public Holiday for Muharram instead of 10th September 2019 under Negotiable Instruments Act 1881. Accordingly, the following Notification will be published in an extra-ordinary Gazette dated: 05.09.2019.
NOTIFICATION
3. Under the Explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 (Central Act XXVI of 1881) read with Notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs No.20-25-26, Public -1, dated 8th June 1957, the Government of Tamil Nadu hereby declares that Wednesday the 11th September 2019 would be a Public Holiday on account of Muharram instead of 10th September 2019.
4. The above Public Holiday notified shall also apply to all State Government Undertakings/Corporations/Boards etc.,
Handling of notices received from investigation/ enquiry officers of CBI/Cyber Crime
F.No.12-7/2012-PMU (Pt.)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Project Management Unit)
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated : 3.09.2019
To
1. All Heads of Circles
2. Director, RAKNPA
3. Army Postal Service Directorate, New Delhi
4. All Directors, Postal Training Centres
Sub : Regarding handling of notices received from investigation/ enquiry officers of CBI/Cyber Crime etc. in c/w frauds happened at field Post Offices.
This is regarding handling of notices received from investigation/ enquiry officers of CBI/ Cyber Crime etc. in c/w frauds happened at field Post Offices.
2. In this connection, the matter has been examined by the competent authority and it has been decided that
“The DDGs/ Divisional Heads at Directorate shall be the facilitators in case of redressal of disputes, grievances, investigation of frauds etc. As the Postmasters could be of different levels of seniority and experience ranging from a BPM to Director’, GPO, the nominated custodian could be the concerned Director/ CPM of GPO/ HO in case of independent units and the Divisional Heads (SSPOs, SPOs, SSRM, SRM etc.), under whose jurisdiction (Post Office/ Mail Office/ BNPL Office/ BPC etc.). the initial Point of Sale (POS) transaction takes place. On the same analogy, in respect of financial transactions involving SB, PLI etc., the custodian could be the Director/ CPM of GPO/ HO or the Divisional Head of the Home Branch. Further, GM (CEPT) shall assist the custodian of data in enabling the retrieval/analysis of data”
3. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for their information and compliance
This issues with the approval of Secretary (Posts).
Dr. Jitendra Singh chairs 31st meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies
Optimize the use of technology in redressal of pensioners’ grievances, says Dr Jitendra Singh
The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired the 31st meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA), here today. The SCOVA meeting was organised by the Department of Pensions & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoP&PW), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.
During the meeting, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the SCOVA has gone a long way in addressing issues related to Pensioners in a focused manner. He said that today’s interaction was very meaningful and thus reflecting on the working of DoP&PW.
Dr Jitendra Singh while listening the grievances of the pensioners assured them of timely redressal of their problems and said that Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is very much caring towards resolving the pensioners’ issues. He said that the Government is totally aware about the sensitivities related to the pensioners’ demands and is bound to resolve them.
The Minister also emphasized on maximum digitization of the documentation process dealing with pensioners’ cases. He said that the Department of Pensions has already digitalized the process of providing the life certificate by pensioners and other documents. He said that we have started Pension Adalats through video conferencing and started the Pensioners’ Portal where one can easily check the PPO status, thus optimizing the use of technology for the welfare of the pensioners.
While addressing the meeting, the Minister said that retired persons are an asset to the society and the country needs to evolve a mechanism to make good use of their knowledge, experience and efforts of the retired employees, which can help in the value addition to the current scenario. Dr. Jitendra Singh said the retired employees are a healthy and productive workforce for India and we need to streamline and channelize their energies in a productive direction. He said that the retired person should do counseling for pensioners in his respective field of expertise. We should learn from the pensioners’ experience and the DoP&PW should be reoriented in such a way that pensioners become a part of nation building process.
On the demand of the SCOVA members, the Minister agreed to hold its meeting bi-annually instead of once a year. The Minister also directed for the prompt and time bound redressal of the grievances of the pensioners and said that we should have sympathetic attitude towards them.
In the meeting, discussions were held on the action taken report of the 30th SCOVA meeting. Further many issues related to pensioners were discussed threadbare, such as revision Health Insurance Scheme for pensioners including those residing in non-CGHS area, Extension of CGHS facilities to P&T pensioners etc. Out of the 31 cases came for redressal, 8 have been closed positively.
In his welcome address, Secretary, DoP&PW, Shri K.V. Eapen appreciated the sincerity and work done by the department towards mitigating the grievances of the pensioners and taking action on the 80 percent of issues raised in the 30th SCOVA meeting. He also mentioned about the huge attendance of pensioners during the Pension Adalats conducted across the country. He said that interaction process between the Government Departments and Pensioners has increased manifold with the use of technology.
The Joint Secretary (Pension) Shri Sanjiv Narain Mathur and other senior officers of the department were also present on the occasion. The meeting was also attended by the member, Pensioners Associations and senior officers of the important Ministries/Departments of Government of India.
No. 407/22/2019-AVD-IV(LP)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel & Training
(Lokpal Section)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 27th August, 2019
Sub: Draft Rules for Group ‘C’ posts-Multi Tasking Staff in Lokpal
The undersigned is directed to say that this Department propose to frame the rules for appointment of Multi Tasking Staff in the Institution of Lokpal. A copy of the draft Lokpal (Group ‘C’ Posts- Multi Tasking Staff) Rules, 2019 is enclosed. In terms of instructions contained in this Department’s OM No. AB-14017/61/2008-Estt.(RR) dated 13.10.2015, the above draft rules are hereby placed on the website of this Department for perusal of all concerned. It is requested that the comments of stakeholder, if any, may please be sent to this Department by post or email at “[email protected]” within 30 days from the date of uploading.
End: As above
(Anil Bajpai)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
