Railway guidelines for transportation of relief material to the flood affected areas of Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra States
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD
No. TCR/1147/2019/01
New Delhi, Dated : 10.08.2019
The General Managers,
All Indian Railways.
Sub : Guidelines regarding transportation of relief material to the flood affected areas of Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra States.
Indian Railway has decided to permit inter-state and intra-state free transport for aid and relief material by Goods trains/ Parcel Van, including in less than standard composition rakes, to Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra States in wake of recent Flood. It may be noted that no freight is to be charged for transportation of relief material to Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra States i.e. to all stations, as of now.
All Government Organizations across the Country can book relief material for free of cost to Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra States. Other organizations, as deemed fit by Divisional Railway Managers (DRMs), may also avail of this provision. However, it may be ensured that consignor/consignee is District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner in whose jurisdiction the dispatching/receiving station is situated.
All concerned may be advised that at the time of preparing Forwarding Note in TMS application, the Rate Type column shall be chosen as F-FREE TRAFFIC with a remark in as relief material for Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra States. All such movement must be done with DRM’s approval. In addition, all Zonal Railways must ensure detailed account of movement of relief material, along with manually calculated freight charges for future use, if any.
Since the transportation of relief material shall be undertaken free of charge, therefore, no ancillary charges like demurrage/wharfage or others charges are to be levied on the same.
Notwithstanding anything above, Central Government/ Indian Railways shall reserve the right to take appropriate decisions as per extant policy on the subject of transportation of relief material.
These guidelines shall remain effective till 31.08.2019 or till further orders, whichever is earlier.
This issues with the approval of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Subject :- Clarification of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA).
Attention is invited to DP&PW OM No. 4/ 02/ 2019-P&PW (D)/42694 dated 1st July, 2019 wherein it is mentioned that the pensioners may be allowed FMA w.e.f. the date of application for FMA, if FMA otherwise admissible to them.
Instructions issued by the OM ibid is reproduced as under :-
Sl.No
Issue
Comments on DOPPW
1
Whether the effective date of payment of FMA in respect of the pensioners who retired before 01.12.1997 is the date of retirement or the date of submission of application.
The order were issued vide this Department’s OM No. 45/57/97-P&PW (C) dated-19.12.1997 wherein FMA was granted. The existing pensioners had to opt for medical allowance and an undertaking was required to be submitted by the claimant. Hence, the orders are being implemented from 01.12.1997. If a person has retired earlier and has opted for the FMA and given undertaking at the time of issue of OM, then the FMA should be paid from 01.12.1997.
After 19.12.1997, several further orders/ clarifications were issued regarding Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA). Therefore, it is difficult to accept that the pensioner was not aware of the admissibility of the FMA w.e.f.01.12.1997. In view of this, those pensioners who retired before 01.12.1997 and did not exercised the option for FMA immediately after the issue of OM dated- 19.12.1997 would not be entitled to FMA w.e.f. 01.12.1997. However, they may be allowed FMA w.e.f. the date of application for FMA, if FMA otherwise admissible to them.
2
Whether the effective date of payment of FMA in respect of the pensioners who retired after 01.12.1997 is 01.12.1997 i.e. date of implementation of order or the date of submission of the application by the pensioner.
In the OM dated-19.12.1997, it has been mentioned that in case of future retirees, the option shall be obtained by the Head of Office alongwith the pension papers and in case the retiree opts for medical allowance, the FMA is payable from the following month after the date of superannuation. If the retiree opts later on or gives his option later, then the FMA is to be given from the date of application.
After 19.12.1997, several further orders/clarifications were issued regarding Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA). Therefore, it is difficult to accept that the retiree/ pensioner was not aware of the admissibility of the FMA. In case of retirees/ pensioners who retired after 01.12.1997 did not exercise the option for FMA immediately on retirement, the FMA would not be admissible to them from the date of the month following the month of retirement. However, they may be allowed FMA w.e.f. the date of application for FMA, if FMA otherwise admissible to them.
All Pr. CCAs/CCAs/CAs/ AGs/ Administrators of UTs and Heads of CPPCs of the authorized banks are requested to intimate the concerned to abide by the instructions issued by DP&PW.
This issues with the approval of Chief Controller (Pension).
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-3742 ANSWERED ON-25.07.2019
Retirement and death gratuity to KVS employees
3742 . Shri G.C. Chandrashekhar
(a) whether Government has extended the benefit of retirement and death gratuity to employees of autonomous bodies under the Central Government;
(b) if so, whether the Ministry has directed the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) for stoppage of retirement and death gratuity to the employees under the National Pension System (NPS);
(c) if so, the reasons therefor;
(d) the details of KVS employees benefitted so far;
(e) whether representations have been received from various stakeholders regarding restoration of the above benefit; and
(f) if so, the steps taken by Government in this regard?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL ‘NISHANK’)
(a) Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has conveyed approval for revision of pension as per recommendation of the 7th CPC to the employees of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan who retired after 1.1.2016 as well as revision of pension/family pension of those pensioners / family pensioners who retired prior to 1.1.2016. Several other autonomous bodies under the MHRD have also been extended these benefits on a case to case basis in consultation with Ministry of Finance.
(b) Yes, Sir.
(c) As per the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM No. F. No. 1/1/2016-E.III(A) dated 13th January, 2017, the benefits implemented by Central Government in respect of Central Government employees (as part of their service conditions) are not directly applicable to the employees working in autonomous organizations. An advisory had accordingly been issued on 12.4.2017 that in case the benefits of retirement gratuity and death gratuity have been extended to the employees of any autonomous bodies / organisations covered under NPS, the same may be withdrawn till a final decision is taken in the matter with the approval of Department of Expenditure.
Incentive for DAD personnel who qualify the ICWA Intermediate and Final examination : CGDA
Office of the CGDA, Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt-110010
No. AN/III/3060/I/Vol. VIII
Dated 07.08.2019
To
All PCsDA/ PCsA (Fys.)/ PIFAs,
CsDA/ CsFA (Fys.)/ IFAs/ RTCs.
(through CGDA website).
Subject : Amendment to OM Part-I (Revised Edition 2014): Circulation of CS No. 09/2019
Correction Slip No. 09/2019 of the Office Manual Part-I (Revised Edition 2014) has been uploaded on website for information and updation of OM Part-I. The Correction Slip will not be forwarded separately.
Please download the Correction Slip and update the concerned Paras of the Office Manual Part-I (Revised Edition 2014).
All Group ‘B’ and ‘C’ employees of the DAD who qualify the ICWA Intermediate and Final examination will be granted the following scales of one time lumpsum incentives in supersession of existing concessions of Advance Increments available to them w.e.f. 93-94 i.e. 1-4-93.
All Government employees of the DAD
who qualify the ICWA Intermediate and Final examination will be granted one time lumpsum incentives in supersession of all the existing orders/ OMs/ instructions/ guidelines.
Departmental Candidates who
qualify in the Intermediate of I.C.W.A.
Examination will be entitled to one
time lump sum incentive of Rs. 4000/- (in lieu of existing 2 advance increments); and
Departmental Candidates who
qualify in the Intermediate of I.C.W.A.
Examination will be entitled to one
time lump sum incentive of Rs. 10,000/-; and
Para 107 (ii)
For
Read
Departmental Candidates will be
entitled to one time lump sum incentive of Rs. 10000/-(Rs. Ten thousand only) on qualifying I.C.W.A. final examination (in lieu of existing 6 increments).
Departmental Candidates
will be entitled to one time lump
sum incentive of Rs. 15000/-
(Rs. Fifteen thousand only) on
qualifying I.C.W.A. final examination.
Insert note below Para 107(ii).
Note: The grant of incentive in respect of above qualifications will be subject to the fulfillment of the criteria laid down in DoP&T OM No. 1/5/2017-Estt(Pay-I) dated 15.03.2019.
Compulsory Retirement under Railway Rules equivalent to FR 56 (j) & Pension rules 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972
FORM VI
(TO BE USED WHERE AN AUTHORITY OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT IS THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY TO RETIRE A RAILWAY SERVANT)
ORDER
WHEREAS the Senior Divisional Operating Manager, Palghat, of the opinion that it is in the public interest to do so:
NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by clauses Sub Clause (ii) and b (i) of Rule 1802 (a) read with pars 620 (It) of Manual of Pension Rules 1950 of IREC, Vol. II Senior Divisional Operating Manager/Palghat hereby retires Shri. R.K. Unnikrishnan, Station Superintendent/MJS with immediate effect, he having already attained the age of fifty-five years on the date of acceptance (29.07.19) of Review Committee’s recommendation by the ADRM. R.K.Unnikrishnan, SS/MJS, will be paid a sum equivalent to the amount of his pay plus allowances for a period of three months, calculated at the same rate at which he was drawing them immediately before his retirement. If he so desires, he may represent in writing to DRM/PGT within three weeks from the date this notice is served on him
Pensionary benefits under NPS on Voluntary Retirement – Rajya Sabha QA
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3404
ANSWERED ON JULY 23, 2019/ SHRAVANA 1, 1941 (SAKA)
PENSIONARY BENEFITS UNDER NPS ON VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT
3404. Shri Ravi Prakash Verma
Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:
(a) whether voluntary retirement is allowed to employees of Central Government covered under NPS after completion of 20 years of service on the lines of old pension scheme;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the details of pensionary benefits and other retirement benefits available/ allowed under NPS to employees who voluntarily retire;
(d) whether Government would increase its contribution to 20 per cent from 14 per cent under NPS in view of dismal returns on NPS fund to make it more attractive;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
The Minister of State (Finance) (Shri Anurag Singh Thakur)
(a) and (b) The features and benefits under National Pension System (NPS) and the old pension scheme are independent. Under NPS, there is a provision for voluntary retirement/exit prior to the age of superannuation, without linking it with the minimum number of 20 years of service.
(c) As per Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (Exits and Withdrawals under the National Pension System) Regulations, 2015, and amendments there under, the provisions for voluntary retirement/exit and the benefits available/ allowed under NPS to employees of Central Government who voluntary retires are as follows:
“3(b) where the subscriber who, before attaining the age of superannuation prescribed by the service rules applicable to him or her, voluntarily retires or exits, then at least eighty per cent out of the accumulated pension wealth of the subscriber shall mandatorily be utilized for purchase of annuity and the balance of the accumulated pension wealth, after such utilization, shall be paid to the subscriber in lump sum or he shall have a choice to collect such remaining pension wealth in accordance with the other options specified by the Authority from time to time, in the interest of the subscribers”
Further, as informed by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, the benefit of retirement gratuity and death gratuity has been extended to Government employees covered under NPS on the same terms and conditions as are applicable under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.
(d) to (f) (d) to (f) Recently, vide Gazette Notification dated 31.01.2019, the mandatory contribution by the Central Government for its employees covered under NPS Tier-I has been enhanced from the existing 10% of basic pay +DA to 14% of basic pay + DA. The employees’ contribution rate would remain at the existing 10% of basic pay + DA. There is no proposal to increase the contribution to 20 per cent from 14 per cent under NPS.
The Ministry of HRD vide.’ its letter No. F.3-14/2017-UT.2 dated 26.07.2017 had conveyed the approval for:the adoption of the revised pay scales as per 7th CPC for the employees of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan. The pay scales for the post of Assistant Editor (mentiohed at S.No. 14) in which the Pay Matrix Level has been shown as Level-6 in place of the correct replacement scale of pay i.e. Pay Matrix Level-7. The matter was taken up with Ministry of HRD.
Now, the Ministry of HRD after taking concurrence of the D/o Expenditure, Ministry of Finance [(U.0 No. 21(4)/E.III.B/2018 dated 19.6.2019], has conveyed the ex-post facto approval of the Govt. of India to revise the pay scale to the post of Assistant Editor in the PB-2 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/- w.e.f. 1.1.2006 and subsequently Pay Matrix Level – 7 w.e.f. 1.1.2016 corresponding to the replacement of G.P of Rs. 4600/-. Accordingly the same is adopted by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
Proposal for introduction of a Non-Functional Scale of PB-3 with GP 5400
No. 4-3/2018-PCC
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
Date: 06.08.2019
To,
All Chief Postmasters General.
CGM, BD / Parcel / PLI Directorate
Director, RAKNPA / All PTCs
Addl. DG, APS, APS Bhawan New Delhi
Sub:- Proposal for introduction of a Non-Functional Scale of PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- to the posts of Postal Superintendents after completion of 4 years of regular service in PB 2nd with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- -reg.
This is regarding introduction of a Non-Functional Scale of PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- to the posts of Postal Superintendents after completion of 4 years of regular service in PB – 2nd with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/-.
2. Various representations were received from the Postal Officers Association for introduction of Non-Functional Scale of PB-3 with Grade Pay Rs 5400/- to the posts of Postal Superintendents after completion of 4 years of regular service in PB – 2nd with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/-. In this context, it is informed that the matter has been examined in consultation with Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
3. Reply received from the Department of Expenditure vide their ID note No. 6J/2019-E.Ill (B) dated 19.07.2019 is reproduced below for information of all concerned:-
“2. Introduction of Non-Functional Scale of PB-2+5400 to the Postal Superintendents after 4 years of regular service in PB-2+4800 was based on the recommendations of the fifth Central Pay Commission. The 7th Pay Commission while considering the need to upgrade the post of Inspector (Posts) from GP 4200 to GP 4600, upgraded other posts in the hierarchy of posts in the Inspector Cadre to maintain difference in pay levels. This included upgradation of the posts of Superintendent (Posts) from the then existing PB-2+ GP 4800 & PB-2 +GP 5400 (after 4 years) to PB-2+GP 5400 (Level-9). This upgradation resulted in early financial benefits to those persons who are promoted to the posts of Superintendent (Posts), who otherwise have got the pay scale after 4 years of regular service.
3. Considering the specific recommendation of the 7th CPC to grant the upgraded pay scale of Level-9 to the post of Superintendent (Posts), there is no justification for introduction of a Non-Functional Scale to this post “
4. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(SB Vyavahare)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
One month long definite strike from 20.08.2019 to 19.09.2019
No. Confdn/Genl/2016-19
Dated – 01.08.2019
CIRCULAR
To
1. All National Secretariat Members.
2. All Affiliated organisations
3. All State/District C-O-Cs.
CONFEDERATION’S CALL FOR NATIONWIDE PROTEST AND STRUGGLE
Scrap New contributory Pension Scheme (NPS). Restore old defined benefit pension scheme (OPS). Guarantee 50% of the last pay drawn as minimum pension.
Honour assurances given by Group of Ministers (GoM) to NJCA Leaders on 30-06-2016. Increase Minimum Pay and Fitment formula. Stop the proposed move to modify the existing time-tested methodology for calculation of Minimum Wage. Grant Option-I parity recommended by 7th CPC to all Central Govt. Pensioners.
Stop corporatisation/privatisation of Railways, Defence and Postal Departments. Withdraw closure orders of Govt. of India Printing Presses.
Fill up all six lakhs vacant posts in Central Govt. Departments within a time frame.
Regularise Gramin Dak Sevaks and Casual/Contract Workers.
Withdraw the anti-worker Labour/Wage codes and other anti-worker labour reforms.
Scrap draconian FR56(j) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules 1972.
Settle 10 points charter of demands of Confederation.
PROGRAMME OF ACTION
1st Phase – 05-09-2019 (5th September 2019, Thursday)
Submission of Memorandum with charter of demands to Hon’ble Prime Minister, Cabinet Secretary, Heads of all Departments. Copy of the Memorandum to be submitted to all Head of Offices at State/District level holding mass demonstrations.
2nd Phase – 15-10-2019 (15th October 2019, Tuesday):
Mass Dharna in front of all important offices and at all major centres at State/District level.
Dear Comrades,
National Secretariat meeting of the Confederation of Central Govt. Employees & Workers held at New Delhi on 04-07-2019, after reviewing the entire scenario prevailing in the Central Government Employees sector, has decided to organise phased programme of action for settlement of the long pending demands of the Central Government Employees and Pensioners. The “Big Bang” neo-liberal reforms that are being unleashed by the BJP-led NDA Government has seriously jeopardised the job security, wage security, social security and Trade Unon rights of the Central Govt. employees and other sections of workers in general.
Our efforts to organise joint programme of action of all Central Govt. employees (including Railways and Defence) under the banner of NJCA has not yielded positive response from the dominant leadership of the NJCA. All the Defence employees Federations have joined together and given notice to Govt. for one month long definite strike from 20-08-2019 to 19-09-2019 demanding withdrawal of the move to corporatise/privatise Ordnance Factories. Eventhough the major Railway Federations viz; AIRF & NFIR has not yet given call for serious agitational programmes against the proposed move of the Government to Corporatise/Privatise Railway Production Units (Coach factories etc.), closure of Railway Printing Presses and introduction of private passenger trains in selected routes through Public Private Partnership (PPP), all other Unions/Associations like All India Loco-Running Staff Association (AILRSA), Guard Council, Dakshin Railway Employees Union (DREU) etc. had already given call for nationwide agitational programmes. All the Central Trade Unions (except BMS) has also given call for joint protest demonstrations and Rallies against the anti-worker labour law reforms and privatisation spree of the Modi Government. Confederation of Central Govt. Employees and Workers, being a part of the mainstream of the working class of our country, shall join all the programmes announced by the Central Trade Unions. Further National Secretariat has decided to extend full support and solidarity to the struggles of Railway, Defence, BSNL employees and the agitational programmes conducted by the affiliates of Confederation.
Confederation calls upon all the Affiliated organisations and State/District level C-O-Cs to organise the above mentioned two phased agitational programmes on 5th September 2019 and 15th October, 2019 and conduct campaign programmes among all Central Govt. employees to educate them on the impending dangers of the neo-liberal reforms vigorously pursued by the NDA Govt. and be ready to jumb into higher form of trade union action, if situation warrants. Wide publicity may be given through print, electronic and social media. Confederation’s 10 point charter of demands is enclosed to this circular. Next course of action will be decided by the next National Secretariat meeting scheduled to be held in October/November 2019. Copy of the memorandum to be submitted to the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 05-09-2019 will be published in the Confederation website. Copies of the same may be submitted to all Head of Departments and Head of Offices at All India/State/District level by the affiliated organisations and C-O-Cs.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE CONFEDERATION:
Next National Conference of the Confederation of Central Govt. employees & workers will be held at NAGPUR (Maharashtra) on 07-02-2020 and 08-02-2020 (7th and 8th February, 2020, Friday & Saturday). Delegate fee per head is fixed as Rs.1000/- (Rs. One thousand only). C-O-C, Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra, Nagpur will be hosting the National Conference. Preparations for the successful conduct of the Conference already commenced by C-O-C, Nagpur. Contact Number – Com: Nilesh Nasare, General Secretary, C-O-C, Nagpur & All India Organising Secretary, Confederation CHQ – Mob: 09850354898. Women’s Sub Committee of the Confederation will be re-constituted in the Conference and New Office bearers will be elected. All Affiliated organisations and C-O-Cs are requested to ensure maximum participation of delegates/visitors including maximum number of lady comrades. Names and Mobile numbers of delegates/visitors attending the National Conference should be intimated to Reception Committee on or before 31-12-2019.
NUMBER OF DELEGATES AND QUOTA REMITTANCE:
Number of eligible delegates of each Affiliated Organisation and C-O-C will be decided based on the quota remitted for the three year period ending 31-03-2019. Com Vrigu Bhattacharjee, Financial Secretary, Confederation CHQ (Mob: 09868520926) will be publishing the details of quota remitted and dues shortly. All affiliated organisations and C-O-Cs are requested to clear full quota dues for the period ending 31-3-2019 on or before 30-11-2019 (30th November 2019) and ensure full representation of delegates in the Conference.
2019 SEPTEMBER 19th – 51st ANNIVERSARY DAY OF 1968 SEPTEMBER 19th CENTRAL GOVT. EMPLOYEES HISTORIC ONE DAY STRIKE – OBSERVE AS “MARTYRS DAY”
2019 September 19th is the 51st Anniversary day of historic 1968 September 19th one day All India Strike of Central Govt. Employees demanding Need Based Minimum wage and 100% Neutralisation of DA. Govt. has unleashed brutal force of Military, CRPF and Police and as a result, 17 comrades lost their lives in Police firing, lathi charge etc. About 40000 employees were suspended and dismissed. Thousands of leaders and workers jailed. Thousands suffered due to severe punishments and vindictive transfers. Recognition of all Federations and Unions participated in the strike was withdrawn and Govt. sponsored organisations were given recognition. Confederation National Secretariat calls upon all Affiliated organisastions and C-O-Cs to observe 19th September 2019 as “Martyrs Day” remembering those valiant fighters who laid down their life for the posterity. Gate meetings, flag hoisting, slogan shouting and honouring martyrs by erecting martyrs columns etc. may be organised. Last year we have celebrated the 50th anniversary of the 1968 September 19th strike, throughout the country in a most befitting manner.
Fraternally yours,
M. Krishnan,
Secretary General,
Confederation.
Mob: 09447068125
Email: [email protected]
Enclosures: Charter of Demands.
10 POINTS CHARTER OF DEMANDS OF CONFEDERATION
1. Scrap New Contributory Pension scheme (NPS). Restore Old defined benefit Pension Scheme (OPS) to all employees. Guarantee 50% of the last pay drawn as Minimum Pension.
2. Honour assurance given by Group of Ministers (GoM) to NJCA leaders on 30-06-2016. Increase Minimum Pay and Fitment formula. Withdraw the proposed move to modify the existing time-tested methodology for calculation of Minimum wage. Grant HRA arrears from 01-01-2016. Withdraw “Very Good” bench mark for MACP, Grant promotional heirarchy and date of effect from 01-01-2006. Grant Option-I parity recommended by 7th CPC to all Central Govt. Pensioners. Settle all anomalies arising out of 7th CPC implementation.
3. Stop corporatisation/privatisation of Railways, Defence and Postal Departments. Withdraw closure orders of Govt. of India Printing Presses. Stop proposed move to close down Salt Department. Stop closure of Govt. establishments and outsourcing.
4. Fill up all six lakhs vacant posts in the Central Government Departments in a time bound manner. Reintroduce Regional Recruitment for Group B & C posts.
5. (a) Regularisation of Gramin Dak Sevaks and grant of Civil servant status. Implement remaining positive recommendations of Kamalesh Chandra Committee report.
(b) Regularise all casual and contract workers including those joined on or after 01-09-1993.
6. Ensure equal pay for equal work for all. Remove disparity in pay scales between Central Secretariat staff and similarly placed staff working in field units of various departments.
7. Implement 7th CPC Wage Revision and Pension revision of remaining Autonomous bodies. Ensure payment of arrears without further delay. Grant Bonus to Autonomous body employees pending from 2016-17 onwards.
8. Remove 5% condition imposed on compassionate appointments. Grant appointment in all eligible cases.
9. Grant five time bound promotions to all Group B & C employees. Complete Cadre Review in all departments within a time-frame.
10. (a) Withdraw the anti-worker wage/labour codes and other anti-worker Labour reforms. Stop attack on trade union rights. Ensure prompt functioning of various negotiating forums under the JCM Scheme at all levels.
(b) Withdraw the draconian FR 56 (j) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension Rules 1972.
Acceptance of gifts by Government Servants – Amendment in CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964
F.No.11013/02/2019-Estt.A-III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel & Training
(Establishment A-III Desk)
North Block, New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 6th August, 2019
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : Amendment in Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 regarding acceptance of gifts by Government servants.
The undersigned is directed to say that the following rules of Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 prescribing ceiling for receiving gifts by Government servants, have been amended vide G.S.R. No. 531 (E) dated 29.07.2019 (copy enclosed) so as to bring the uniformity in provisions of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, AIS (Conduct) Rules, 1968 and Foreign Contribution (Acceptance or Retention of Gifts or Presentations) Rules, 2012:
Before Amendment
After Amendment
Sub-rule(3) of Rule 13
In any other case, a Government servant shall not accept any gift without the sanction of the Government, if the value exceeds –
(i) rupees one thousand five hundred in the case of Government servants holding any Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ post; and
(ii) rupees five hundred in the case of Government servant holding any Group `C’ or Group ‘D’ posts.
Sub-rule(3) of Rule 13
In any other case, a Government servant shall not accept any gift without the sanction of the Government, if the value exceeds –
(i) rupees five thousand in the case of Government servants holding any Group ‘A’ or Group ‘B’ post: and
(ii) rupees two thousand in the case of Government servant holding any Group `C’ post.
Sub-rule(4) of Rule 13
Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (2) and (3), a Government servant, being a member of India delegation or otherwise, may receive and retain gifts from foreign dignitaries, if the market value of gifts received on one occasion does not exceed rupees one thousand. In all other cases, the acceptance and retention of such gift shall be regulated by the instructions issued by the Government in this regard from time to time.
Sub-rule(4) of Rule 13
Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (2) and (3), a Government servant, being a member of the Indian delegation or otherwise, may receive and retain gifts from foreign dignitaries in accordance with the
provisions of The Foreign Contribution (Acceptance or Retention of Gifts or Presentation) Rules, 2012, as amended from time to time.
2. All Ministries/ Departments/Offices are requested to bring the above amendments to the notice of all administrative authorities under their control.
3. Hindi version will follow.
(Satish Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
