Relaxation in Limited Transfer Facility from 3 years to 1 year for PwD GDS
No.17-31/2016-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 07.05.2019
Office Memorandum
Subject :Implementation of approved recommendations of Kamlesh Chandra Committee on Limited Transfer Facility for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)-reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to DG Posts’ O.M. of even number dated 04.01.2019 implementing the recommendations of Kamlesh Chandra Committee on Limited Transfer Facility for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS).
2. References/suggestions have been received seeking clarification for relaxation in Limited Transfer Facility from 3 years to 1 year for PwD GDS and GDS having PwD dependents / Mentally retarded dependents. This issue has been examined in detail. The Competent Authority has considered and approved relaxation in Limited Transfer Facility from 3 years to 1 year for PwD GDS and GDS having PwD dependents / Mentally retarded dependents. Further, such exceptional cases may be accepted after thoroughly examining the request of the GDS by the Authority who is empowered to transfer of GDS as per DG Posts’ OM of even number dated 04.01.2019.
3. All other terms and conditions of the DG Posts’ OM of even number dated 04.01.2019 will remain unchanged.
Treatment of strike period in respect of Gramin Dak Sevaks
No.17-37/2018-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi 110001.
Dated: 08.05.2019
Office Memorandum
Subject : Treatment of strike period in respect of Gramin Dak Sevaks.
The undersigned is directed to refer to DG Posts letter No.22-04/2004-GDS dated 13th December, 2007 regarding treatment of strike period in respect of Gramin Dak Sevaks specified in Rule 23 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules-2011.
2. The Postal Service Board, in its 3rd Meeting held on 11th February, 2019 reviewed the existing guidelines of treatment of strike in case of violation of Rule 23 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules-2011. The Postal Services Board has approved following guidelines in supersession of all previous orders regarding treatment of strike period :-
(i) The period of strike will not only result in deduction of TRCA for the period of absence during the strike but also break in engagement on account of incitement, violence and sabotage. GDS who resort to action of the above kind violate Rule 23 of GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, 2011 and disciplinary action can also be taken against them. It may be noted that the list of activities which are covered under the definition of strike as enumerated above is only illustrative and not exhaustive. It only clarifies the position in respect of practices which are often resorted to at present.
(ii) GDS who is absent from engagement hours for participating in the strike shall not be entitled to draw TRCA, DA, bonus, Paid leave TRCA etc.
(iii) The strike period shall not be adjusted or regularised by grant of any kind of leave.
(iv) If, it is specifically ordered by the competent authority after show cause notice on account of incitement, violence and sabotage, the strike period would also result in break in engagement.
(v) The strike period would not qualify towards engagement period for payment of GDS Gratuity, Severance amount at the time of discharge from engagement.
(vi) The strike period would not qualify towards engagement period for absorption of GDS against Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts, which is done on seniority basis.
(vii)The strike period would not qualify towards engagement period of GDS to appear at the LDCE for the cadre of Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant/Postmen /Mail Guard/Multi-Tasking Staff etc.
3. The above action as per para (i) to (vii) may also be taken without prejudice to any disciplinary action that may be taken against such GDS.
4. These instructions will come into effect from the date of issue.
5. Hindi version will follow.
(S.B. Vyavahare)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
Introduction of choice of Pension Funds and Investment Pattern in Tier-I of NPS for Central Government subscribers
PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
B-14/A, Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhawan,
Qutab Institutional Area,
Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi-110016.
Ph: 011-26517501, 26517503, 26133730
Fax: 011-26517507
Website: www.pfrda.org.in
CIRCULAR
PFRDA/2019/12/REG-PFPF/1
Date: 8th May, 2019
CIRCULAR
SUBJECT : Introduction of choice of Pension Funds and Investment Pattern in Tier-I of NPS for Central Government subscribers – reg.
Reference is invited to the Gazette Notification F.No.1/3/2016-PR dated 31st January, 2019 issued by Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services, modifying Ministry of Finance’s Notification No. 5/7/2003-ECB dated 22nd December, 2003, based on the Government’s decision on the recommendations of a Committee set up to suggest measures for streamlining the implementation of National Pension System (NPS).
2. Accordingly, it has been decided to introduce the following options for Central Government subscribers:
(i) Choice of Pension Fund: As in the case of subscribers in the private sector, the Government subscribers shall also be allowed to choose any one of the pension funds including Private sector pension funds They could change their option once in a year. However. the current provision of combination of the Public-Sector Pension Funds will be available as the default Option for both existing as well as new Government subscribers.
(ii) Choice of Investment pattern: The following options for investment choices shall be offered to Government employees:
(a) The existing scheme in which funds are allocated by the PFRDA among the three Public Sector Undertaking fund managers based on their past performance in accordance with the guidelines of PFRDA for Government employees shall continue as default scheme for both existing and new subscribers.
(b) Government employees who prefer a fixed return with minimum amount of risk shall be given an option to invest 100% of the funds in Government securities (Scheme G),
(c) Government employees who prefer higher returns shall be given the options of the following two Life Cycle based schemes:
(A) Conservative Life Cycle Fund with maximum exposure to equity capped at 25% – LC-25.
(B) Moderate Life Cycle Fund with maximum exposure to equity capped at 50% – LC-50.
The subscribers may exercise one of the above choices of Investment Pattern twice in a financial year.
(iii) Implementation of choices to the legacy corpus: Transfer of a huge legacy corpus of more than Re 1 lakh crore in respect of the Government sector subscribers from the existing Pension Fund Managers is likely to impact the market. It may be practically difficult for the PFRDA to allow Government subscribers to change the Pension Funds or investment pattern in respect of the accumulated corpus, in one go. Therefore, for the present, change in the Pension Funds or investment pattern is allowed in respect of incremental flows only.
(iv) Transfer of legacy corpus in a reasonable time frame: PFRDA shall draw up a scheme in due course for transfer of accumulated corpus as per new choices of Government subscribers in a reasonable time frame of say five years. Once PFRDA draws up this scheme, change in the Pension Funds or investment pattern shall be allowed in respect of the accumulated corpus in accordance with that scheme.
3. For investment option as per para 2 (ii) (a) above, all other terms and conditions as contained in the investment guidelines issued by the Authority dated 03_03.2015 for NPS Schemes (Applicable to Scheme CG, Scheme SC, Corporate CG and NPS Lite Schemes and APY) and subsequent amendments made thereto shall be applicable. Further, for investment options as per para 2 (ii) (b) or 2 (ii) (c) (A) or 2 (ii) (c) (B) above, all other terms and conditions as contained in the investment guidelines issued by the Authority dated 04.05.2017 in respect of NPS schemes {Other than Govt. Sector (CG & SG), Corporate CGI NPS Lite and AP Y} and subsequent amendments made thereto shall apply.
4. This circular is issued in exercise of powers of the Authority under sub-clause (b) of sub-section (2) of Section 14 read wtth Section 23 of the PFRDA Act, 2013 and sub- regulation (1) of Regulation 14 of the PFRDA (Pension Fund) Regulations, 2015.
The above arrangements ere applicable w.e.f. 1st April, 2019.
Certificate for tax deducted at source in Part B of Form No. 16 – CBDT
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Central Board of Direct Taxes
Directorate of Income-tax (Systems)
New Delhi
Notification No. 09/2019
New Delhi, 06th, May, 2019
Subject: Procedure, format and standards for issuance of certificate for tax deducted at source in Part B of Form No. 16 in accordance with the provisions of section 203 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 read with the Rule 31 of the Income-tax Rules, 1962 through TRACES- reg.
Section 203 of the Income-tax Act.1961 (“the Act”) read with the Rule 31 of the Income-tax Rules 1962 (“the Rules”) stipulates furnishing of certificate of tax deduction at source (TDS) by the deductor to the deductee specifying therein the prescribed particulars such as amount of TDS, valid permanent account number (PAN) of the deductee, tax deduction and collection account number (TAN) of the deductor, etc. The relevant forn1 for TDS certificate in case of deduction under section 192 of Chapter XVII-B of the Act is Forn1 No. 16 which is to be issued annually. TDS Certificate in Form No 16 has two parts viz. Part A and Part B (Annexure). Part A contains details of tax deduction and deposit and Part B (Annexure) contains details of income.
2. Vide Central Board of Direct Taxes Notification No. 36/2019 dated 12.04.2019, ‘Pait B (Annexure) of Form 16’ and ‘Annexure II of Form no. 24Q’ in Appendix II to the Income tax Rules, 1962 have been amended.
3. In exercise of the powers delegated by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, under sub-rule (6A) of Rule 31 of the Income-tax Rules, 1962, the Principal Director General of Income-tax (Systems) hereby specifies the procedure, formats and standards for the purposes of generation and download of certificates from “TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System” or (https://www.tdscpc.gov.in) (hereinafter called TRACES Portal), as below:
3.1 ISSUE OF PART b OF FORM NO. 16 FOR DEDUCTION OF TAX AT SOURCE MADE ON OR AFTER 1st day of April, 2018:
All deductors (including Government deductors who deposit TDS in the Central Government Account through book entry) shall be able to issue the TDS certificate in Part B of Form No. 16 (by generation and download through TRACES Portal) in respect of all sums deducted on_or after the 1st day of April, 2018 under the provisions of section 192 of Chapter XVII-B provided that the relevant TDS statement for the fourth quarter i.e. Form 24Q is furnished alongwith duly filled in Annexure II of Form 24Q as substituted vide Central Board of Direct Taxes Notification No. 36/2019 dated 12.04.2019. To ensure generation of accurate TDS certificate in Part B of Form No. 16, the deductor(s) need to report correct data in Annexure II of Form 24Q. The TRACES generated Form No. 16 shall have a unique TDS certificate number.
3.2 AUTHENTICATION OF TDS CERTIFICATE IN FORM NO. 16:
The deductor, issuing the TDS certificate in Form No. 16 by downloading it from the TRACES Portal, shall, before issuing to the deductee authenticate the correctness of contents mentioned therein and verify the same either by using manual signature or by using digital signature in accordance with sub-rule (6) of Rule 31.
3.3 ‘Part B (Annexure)’ of Form No. 16 item nos. 2(f) and 10(k):
The item nos. 2(f) and 10(k) in Part B (Annexure) of Form 16 required to be filled-in by the deductor manually shall be made available at the bottom of the TRACES generated Form 16 (Part B) and the deductor shall duly fill details, where available, in item numbers 2(f) and 10(k) before furnishing of Part B (Annexure) to the employee. The deductors who opt to authenticate Part B of Form No. 16 manually will be provided with the download of the Part B of Form No. 16 alongwith these item nos. 2(f) and 10(k) appearing at the bottom of the Form. The deductor shall duly fill details, where applicable, in item numbers 2(f) and 10(k) before furnishing of Part B (Annexure) to the employee. The deductors who opt to authenticate Part B of Form No. 16 using Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) will be provided with the download of Part B of Form No. 16 without item nos. 2(f) and 10(k) and therefore these details shall be required to be prepared by the employer and issued to the employee, where applicable, before furnishing of Part B to the employee.
3.4 Sub rule (3) of Rule 31 of the Income tax Rules, 1962 prescribes the time limit for issuance of Form 16 by the deductor to the employee. Currently, Form 16 should be issued by 15th June of the Financial Year immediately following the financial year in which income was paid and tax deducted.
4. This issues with approval of the Principal Director General of Income-tax (Systems).
(Ravi Kant Choudhary)
JCIT (OSD) (CPC-TDS),
O/o the Pr. Director General oflncome-tax (Systems),
New Delhi
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
PC-VII No. 136/2019
RBE No. 71/2019
No. E(P&A)I-2012/SP-1/Genl-1
New Delhi, dated 01.05.2019
The General Managers and Principal Financial Advisers,
All Indian Railways & Production Units.
Sub :- Modifications in the instructions issued w.r.t. implementation of recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission accepted by the Government — Qualification Pay renamed as Railway Accounts Examination Allowance.
Ref :- Board’s letter of even number dated 03.01.2019 (RBE No. 02/2019)
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Consequent upon the decisions taken by the government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission relating to revision of allowances, it was decided to change the nomenclature of Qualification Pay to Railway Accounts Examination Allowance vide Board’s letter of even number dated 03.01.2019 and the rates of Railway Accounts Examination Allowance (erstwhile Qualification Pay) were revised as under:
Category
Existing Rates
Revised Rates
Clerks Gr.II (Accounts Clerks)/Typists on passing App-II Examination
Rs.180 Pm
Rs .405 pm
Sr. Accounts Assistant/Accounts Assistant/StockVerifier/Typist/ Stenographer on passing App-III Examination
First Year
Rs. 240 pm
Rs. 540 pm
Second Year
Rs. 420 pm
Rs. 945 pm
2. It has now been noted that the Existing Rates of Railway Accounts Examination Allowance (erstwhile Qualification Pay) mentioned under column 2 of the above table as recorded by the 7th CPC in its Report were factually not correct. In view of the said factual error, the matter has been reviewed by the Board and it has been decided that the rates as indicated in the above table, the actual rates of the Railway Accounts Examination Allowance (erstwhile Qualification Pay) should be read as under :
Category
Existing Rates
Revised Rates
Clerks Gr.II (Accounts Clerks)/Typists on passing App-II Examination
Rs.120 pm
Rs 270 pm
Sr. Accounts Assistant/Accounts Assistant/StockVerifier/Typist/ Stenographer on passing App-III Examination
First Year
Rs. 160 pm
Rs. 360 pm
Second Year
Rs. 280 pm
Rs. 630 pm
3. The amount of Railway Accounts Examination Allowance will further rise by 25 percent each time DA rises by 50 percent.
Clarification regarding Oxygen Charges for treatment at private hospitals under CGHS
B-12014/01/2016/-JCM/EHS Section
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
545-A Nirman Bhawan,New Delhi
Dated the 12th April , 2019.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub : Clarification regarding Oxygen Charges for treatment at private hospitals under CGHS
With reference to the above mentioned subject the undersigned is directed to clarify that the CGHS rate for ‘Oxygen’ for treatment in the Private Hospitals were revised w.e.f 01.10.2014 and the rate is Rs. 58 per Hour in NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) Accredited Hospitals and Rs 50 per Hour in non-NABH Accredited hospitals and is at Code No 512 in the CGHS Rate list , which is available on CGHS Website at cghs.gov.in
[Rajeev Attri]
Under Secretary to Government of India
Govt. Sanction for extending the payment of HAFA allowance for the period from 1st Jan 2019 to 31st Dec 2019 has been received. Units/formations are advised to publish Part II orders as per the status of location, quoting Corps Notification No. & date, Sr No. & requisite certificate therein, in respect of affected officers
No 8(3)/2000/D(Pay/ Services)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
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New Delhi, dated 8th March, 2019.
To
The Chief of the Army Staff
The Chief of the Air Staff
Subject: Notification of Highly Active Field Areas.
Sir,
I am directed lo refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 26th February, 2018 on the above subject and to convey the approval of the competent authority to the payment of Highly Active Field Area Allowance for the areas as specified in Appendix to this Ministry’s letter No. 8(3)/2000/D(Pay/Services) dated 24th May, 2001 for the period from 1st January, 2019 lo 31st December, 2019 at the rates specified in this Ministry’s letter No. 1(16)/2017/D(Pay/Services) dated 18th Sept., 2017.
2. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Division of this Ministry vide MoD(Fin) ID No. 5(19)/ 2001-AG/PA-Vol.II dated 6.3.2019.
Yours faithfully,
(Arun Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Central Organisation ECHS
Adjutant General’s Branch
Integrated HQ of MoD (Army)
Thimayya Marg, Near Gopinath Circle,
Delhi Cantt-110010
B/49770/AG/ECHS/Treatment/Policy
16 Apr 2019
IHQ of MoD (Navy)/Dir ECHS (N)
DAV Subroto Park
HQ Southern Command (A/ECHS)
HQ Eastern Command (A/ECHS)
HQ Western Command (A/ECHS)
HQ Central Command (A/ECHS)
HQ Northern Command (A/ECHS)
HQ South Western Command (A/ECHS)
HQ Andaman & Nicobar Command (A/ECHS)
AMA ECHS, Embassy of India, Nepal
All Regional Centres
INTRODUCTION OF PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECKUP FOR ECHS BENEFICIARIES
1. Ref Para 9 (h) of Gol (MoD) letter No 24 (8)/03/US (WE)/D(Res) dt 19 Dec 2003.
2. With operationalisation of all PCs, Medical Examination/ Health Check up/ Screening test within the available facilities in the ECHS PCs is to be implemented. Some tests like Hb A1C , Thyroid, Pulmonary, Cardiac & Renal Function Test etc are not available in ECHS PCs whereas other tests are available in varying degrees. While comprehensive annual health check on outsourced basis will be implemented once our proposal is approved by MoD (DoESW), Health check up limited to available facilities at PC without affecting medical treatment will be implemented.
3. ECHS aims to provide quality healthcare to ESM pensioners and their dependants through a network of ECHS Polyclinics, Service Medical Facilities and Civil Empanelled/ Govt hospitals spread across the country. Keeping in view of the importance of diagnosis of chronic non communicable health problems at the preventive level, it is necessary to introduce preventive health check up for all ECHS beneficiaries above the age group of 40 yrs.
4. Since a large population of ECHS beneficiaries are above 40 yrs of age and are in high risk age group to develop various diseases, it is essential that a system be put in place wherein timely preventive screening for various ailments like life style diseases, screening for common cancers in men and women, age related ailments etc may be done. This aids in early detection, monitoring, mgmt and follow up of most of the common ailments besides being cost effective in long term.
5. Time tested old concept of ‘Prevention is better than cure’ has already been adopted by CGHS vide Gol, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare letter No A. 17020/1/2010-MS dated 21 Oct 2011. It’s importance has been well accepted by private sector too wherein comprehensive preventive health check up/ Executive preventive health check up etc are being adopted.
6. Presently, since majority of population are seeking medical advice very late after already having got affected by ailments due to non existence of preventive health checkups in initial stages, the same is resulting in long term continuous advocation of multiple drugs, prolonged periods of hospitalisation with poor outcomes and this has been adversely affecting health care of our esteemed veterans .
7. Investigations as at Para 8 below as per age group are considered essential taking into consideration Gol, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare letter No 11-25/2009 CGHS/SZ/CGHS(P) dated 22 Dec 2011 and have been forwarded for approval by Govt.
8. Age & Frequency Co-relation.
(a) Age It will be counted with recorded date of birth and will entitle an ECHS beneficiary for the said tests after completion of years in which tests are specified. For example, if DOB of an ECHS beneficiary is 15 Feb 76 then he/she becomes entitled for first test after the scheme is implemented since he/she is already more than 40 years old.
(b) Frequency. Once tests is done say on 01 May 19 then next test can be done only after 01 May 24 with DOB of 15 Feb 76 as frequency between 40 to 59 years is recommended once in five years
9. Preventive health care and checkups are an important and accepted public health issue in present day scenario. Introduction of such facility for veterans shall go a long way in sensitizing the ECHS beneficiaries towards timely adoptions of life style modification. It also aids health care providers in early detection, mgt and prevention of aggravation of chronic ailments there by increasing the quality, life expectancy and satisfaction of the target clientele.
10. Entitlement of Health Checkup.
(a) All ECHS beneficiaries meeting twin criteria of being ESM and drawing pension from Defence Budget.
(b) Those drawing FMA in lieu of OPD treatment will not be eligible.
11. Salient Aspects of Execution.
(a) The Preventive Health Check up will be limited to facilities in ECHS Polyclinics subject to medical treatment of patients not being adversely affected.
(b) No referral for these tests will be issued to anyone either for Service Hosps/ Empanelled facilities till approved by Govt.
(c) HQ Comds/ controlling HQs can nominate days/ timings for these health checkups in PCs without affecting the healthcare of veterans requiring medical treatment.
12. The instrs will be modified based on environmental feedback .
Posting of Husband and Wife at the same station – Railway Board Clarification
RBE NO. 68/2019
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. E(NG)I-2019/TR/6
New Delhi, dated 26.04.2019
The General Managers (P),
All Zonal Railways & Production Units.
(As per standard list).
Sub: Posting of husband and wife at the same station.
Attention is invited to Board’s letter No. E(NG)I-2009/TR/29 dated 02.02.2010 which contains detailed guidelines governing the posting of spouses at the same station. Earlier, some Zonal Railways had raised doubts about the ambiguity caused by the term “all India service” appearing in parenthesis in the Sub-heading/title of Para 3(e) of Board’s letter ibid. AIRF has also recently drawn Board’s attention to this and pointed out that this is causing confusion as regards applicability of the guidelines to Railway Servants.
2. The matter has accordingly been carefully considered by Board. The guidelines dated 02.02.2010 were issued in the context of at least one of the spouses being a Railway Servant. To remove any ambiguity/confusion regarding its applicability, it has been decided that the phrase “all India service” appearing in parenthesis in the title of para 3(e) of Board’s letter ibid should be treated as deleted. All other content of the said letter ‘remains unchanged.
Hindi version will follow.
Please acknowledge receipt.
(M.K. Meena)
Deputy Director Estt (N)
Railway Board
