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DOPPW takes 3 important steps for improving Pensioners Welfare

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DOPPW takes 3 important steps for improving Pensioners Welfare

The Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare took following 3 important policy initiatives for Improving Pensioners Welfare:

1. The 53rd Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop for the benefit of Central Government Employees, posted across Gujarat who are going to retire during the next 12 months, was held on 05.03.2024. In the workshop, over 300 retiring officials from 14 Central Government Ministries/ Departments were provided relevant information related to the retirement benefits and pension sanction process. Various sessions on BHAVISHYA Portal, Integrated Pensioners Portal, Retirement Benefits, Family Pension, CGHS, Income Tax Rules, ANUBHAV, Digital Life Certificate, Investment Modes and Opportunities; etc. were conducted. Detailed sessions to enable the retirees to plan investment and health care under CGGHS system, CGHS portal, facilities was also held. Pension disbursing banks, SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda and ICICI participated in a bank exhibition for retirees.

2. The 7th Banker’s Awareness workshop for 57 for officers from CPPCs and branches handling pension related work from Bank of Baroda was held on 5-6 March 2024. Senior officials of the Department interacted with the Bankers on improved coordination for redressal of Pensioner Grievances, conduct of the Digital Life Certificate Campaign and the use of Face authentication technology. This Workshop was the seventh in a series of Awareness Programs for Central Pension Processing Centers and field functionaries handling pension related work in various Banks. Several Pensioners also participated in the workshop.

3. An interactive meeting with five Pensioners’ Welfare Associations, of Gujarat, namely Posts and Telegraphs and Other Central Govt. Pensioners’ Association, Ahmedabad, Kendiriya Nirvutta Karmachari Mandal, Vadodara, Baroda Central Pensioners’ Association, Vadodra, Central Govt. Pensioners Association, Ahmedabad & Bharat Pensioners’ Samaj was held at Ahmedabad on 05.03.2024.

Secretary Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare Shri V.Srinivas addressed all three events and highlighted the Government’s policies for Improving Pensioners Welfare and the emphasis on dignity of life post retirement and the thrust for Digital Empowerment of Pensioners. Senior Officials of Banks, CGHS, Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare also joined the deliberations.

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Dearness Allowance to West Bengal Government Employees – 14% from May 2024 [ Memorandum ]

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Dearness Allowance to West Bengal Government Employees – 14% from May 2024 [ Memorandum ]

Government of West Bengal
Finance Department
(Audit Branch)
Nabanna, Howrah-711102.
Email ID: finreceipt-wb@bangla.gov.in

No. 1090-F(P2)

Dated, Howrah, the 1st March, 2024.

MEMORANDUM

Sub: Grant of Dearness Allowance to State Government Employees and the employees of Government aided Educational Institutions, employees of Statutory Bodies, Government Undertakings, Panchayats including Panchayat Karmee, Municipal Corporations/ Municipalities, Local Bodies etc. and also Dearness Relief to the Pensioners/ Family Pensioners.

The question of enhancement of (i) Dearness Allowance in the revised pay structure implemented as per recommendation of the 6th Pay Commission in respect of Government employees, the teaching and non-teaching employees of Government aided Educational Institutions, employees of Statutory Bodies, Government Undertakings, Panchayats including Panchayat Karmee, Municipal Corporations/ Municipalities, Local Bodies etc. and (ii) Dearness Relief on the pension/ family pension since revised as per recommendation of the said Pay Commission has been under consideration of the Government for some time past.

2. After careful consideration, the Governor has been pleased to decide the following:

I. The whole time State Government employees shall draw Dearness Allowance @ 14% of basic pay with effect from 01.05.2024. The calculation of Dearness Allowances shall be made taking into account the revised basic pay and NPA, if any, but it shall not include any other type of pay.

II. The Dearness Allowance as sanctioned at (I) above in respect of State Government employees shall be admissible to the teaching and non-teaching employees of Government aided Educational Institutions, employees of Statutory Bodies, Government Undertakings, Panchayats including Panchayat Karmee, Municipal Corporations / Municipalities, Local Bodies etc. The respective Administrative Department may sanction the benefit of Dearness Allowance @ 14% of revised basic pay with effect from 01.05.2024 to the employees under their control without making any further reference to Group-P2 of this Department.

III. (a) The State Government Pensioners/ Family Pensioners shall draw Dearness Relief @ 14% of revised basic pension/ revised family pension with effect from 01.05.2024.

(b) It will be the responsibility of the Pension Disbursing Authority to calculate the quantum of Dearness Relief on revised Pension/ revised family Pension payable to each individual case.

(c) For the purpose of payment of Dearness Relief sanctioned herein, the Principal Accountant General (A&E), West Bengal, will issue authority to the Public Sector Banks in Kolkata and the Accountant General of other States.

(d) The Treasury or Sub-treasury Officers in this State will give effect to this order without the authority of the Accountant General (A&E), West Bengal.

IV. The Dearness Relief as sanctioned at (III) (a) above for the State Government Pensioners/ Family Pensioners shall also be admissible to the Pensioners/ Family Pensioners of State aided Non-Government Educational Institutions, Statutory Bodies/ Government Undertakings/ Panchayats, Municipal Corporations/ Municipalities, Local Bodies etc., who are in receipt of revised Pension/ revised Family Pension as per recommendation of 6th Pay Commission. The respective Administrative Department may sanction the benefit of Dearness Relief @ 14% of revised Pension/ revised Family Pension with effect from 01.05.2024 to the Pensioners/ Family Pensioners concerned under their control without making any further reference to Pension Branch of this Department.

V. (a) The rate of Dearness Allowance in respect of the employees mentioned in para (I) above who are drawing pay in the pre-revised pay structure as per recommendation of the 5th Pay Commission shall be enhanced from 151% to 161% with effect from 01.05.2024.

(b) The pensioners/ family pensioners still drawing pre-revised pension/ family pension (As per ROPA 2009) will get Dearness Relief @ 161% with effect from 01.05.2024 till their pension/ family pension is revised.

VI. The Dearness Allowance/ Dearness Relief sanctioned herein shall be rounded off to the nearest rupee in each case.

VII. In the case of Public Undertakings/ Statutory Bodies, the additional expenditure for sanction of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief should be borne by such Undertakings/ Bodies themselves out of their own resources or out of financial assistance provided to them in the budget and no additional financial assistance will be given to them on that account.

VIII. There will be a further ad-hoc increase in the Daily Rate of Wages by Rs. 22/- (Rupees Twenty Two) only with effect from 01.05.2024 for the daily rated workers under the Government whose wages are not regulated by any Statutory provisions like the Minimum Wages Act, etc.

Sd/- Dr. Manoj Pant
Additional Chief Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal

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Central Secretariat Club: Call for Elections of Office Bearers and Executive Committee Members

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Central Secretariat Club: Call for Elections of Office Bearers and Executive Committee Members

OFFICE OF THE AD-HOC ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE,
CENTRAL SECRETARIAT CLUB, TALKATORA ROAD, NEW DELHI
NOTIFICATION
DELHI, THE 1ST MARCH, 2024

NO. CSC/Meetings/2023/01-01 – The following is published for general information for the members of the Central Secretariat Club Talkatora Road, New Delhi:-

Whereas, the Ad-hoc Administrative Committee constituted by the Department of Personnel & Training, (DOPT) for the Central Secretariat Club, Talkatora Road, New Delhi decided to call upon all members of the Central Secretariat Club to elect Office Bearers and Members to the Executive Committee of the Central Secretariat Club in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of Central Secretariat Club and of the decision/order made by the Ad-hoc Administrative Committee.

2. Now, therefore, the Committee, in pursuance of election of the Executive Committee of the Club, hereby-

(A) appoints, with respect of the said election in the Club

(a) the 7th March, 2024 (Thursday), as the opening date for filling Nominations,
(b) the 18th March, 2024 (Monday), as the last date for filling Nominations,
(c) the 28th March, 2024 (Thursday), as the last date for withdrawal of candidatures;
(d) the 7th April, 2024 (Sunday), as the date on which a poll shall be taken

(B) fixes the hours from 11:00AM to 3:00 PM, as the hours during which the poll shall be taken on the date specified above at Central Secretariat Club, for the election.

By Order
(Chief Welfare Officer, Doff) & Chairperson
To the Ad-hoc Administrative Committee, Central Secretariat Club

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Incentive for Sportspersons in Government of India: Revised DOPT O.M dt 04.03.2024

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Incentive for Sportspersons in Government of India: Revised DOPT O.M dt 04.03.2024

F. No. 14034/1/2020-Pers. Policy (D) Pt Vol.II (C.No. 3164784)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 4th March 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :Incentive for Sportspersons in Government of India – regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that consolidated instructions on Recruitment/Promotion and other incentives for Sportspersons in Government of India were issued vide Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT) Office Memorandum No. 14034/01/2013-Estt. (D) dated 03.10.2013. These instructions have been reviewed in consultation with the Department of Sports which is the nodal Department for promotion of sports in the country in order to bring more clarity, inclusion of events which have gained importance in the recent times as well as to provide greater incentives to the sportspersons performing well in these games.

2. Accordingly, it has been decided to revise the existing instructions relating to the following areas in these consolidated instructions:-

• Eligibility for appointment of Sportspersons considered meritorious
• Inclusion of Games/Events
• Authorities competent to award certificates on eligibility for recruitment of sportspersons
• Order of Preference to candidates (Competition-wise)
• Events of national importance

3. Resultantly, the following paras of existing instructions, as contained in above mentioned DOPT’s O.M. dated 03.10.2013 hereby stand revised:-

Para No. of DOPT O.M. dated 03.10.2013  
A. I (a) i) Eligibility
A. I (a) iv) 
A. V  List of authorities competent to award certificates on eligibility for recruitment of sportspersons
A. VI  Order of Preference
F Events of national importance

4. The revised paras are appended to this O.M.

5. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, guidance necessary action.

6. Hindi version will follow.

(Amit Choubey)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

To
All Ministries/Departments of Government of India.

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Promotion of Government servants through LDCE against whom disciplinary/criminal prosecution are pending: Dept of Posts

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Promotion of Government servants through LDCE against whom disciplinary/criminal prosecution are pending: Dept of Posts

No. X-7/6/2022-SPN-II
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi — 110 001
March 04, 2024

To
a) All Chief Postmasters General,
b) Chief General Manager, PLI / Parcel / BD Directorate
c) Director RAKNPA / Director of all Postal Training Centres
d) Add. Director General, Army Postal Service
e) All General Manager (Finance) / Director of Accounts (Postal)

Subject:-Promotion of Government servants through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination against whom disciplinary / criminal prosecution are pending – reg.

Madam/Sir,

I am directed to refer to Directorate’s communication of even number dated 17.05.2023 and dated 22.09.2023, on the above mentioned subject and to convey approval of the Competent Authority for following modification:-

A. Para 4(c) of letter of even number dated 17.05,2023 shall be modified as under:-

`Minor Penalty – Recovery from Pay:- Where penalty of ‘Recovery from Pay’ has been imposed, results shall be declared. Candidate figuring in the merit list may be promoted after the currency period of penalty is over, i.e. after the pecuniary loss caused to the Government is fully recovered. Results of LDCE should clearly mention— ‘although the official has been declared successful, promotion will be effective after currency of the penalty imposed vide Order No….. dated

Yours faithfully,
(Satya Narayana Dash)
Director (SPN)

Copy to:

a) PSO / Sr. PPS to Secretary (Posts) / Director General Postal Services
b) Sr. PPS/PPS to Members Postal Services Board / Addl. DG (Coordination)
c) Sr. DDG(Vig) & CVO, Department of Posts
d) Director (Staff) / Director (DE), Dak Bhawan
e) All recognized Service Federation / Association of Department of Posts
f) Portal upload, CEPT with request to upload this document on India Post website.
g) Office copy / Guard file.

(Pankaj Kumar)
Section Officer (SPN)

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Notional increment to CG Employees retiring on 30th June or 31st December: BPS writes to DOPT

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Notional increment to CG Employees retiring on 30th June or 31st December: Upholding Justice for Retired Government Employees – BPS writes to DOPT

BHARAT PENSIONERS SAMAJ
(All India Federation of Pensioners’ Associations)

No BPS/SG/inc/024/5

Dated: 03.03.024

To

The Secretary,
M/O Personnel, PG & Pensions -DOPT

The Secretary,
MOF-DOE

The Secretary,
GOI M/O Personnel, AR,PG & Pensioners -DOPPW

Sir/Madam,

Subject: Retrospective application of notional increment: Upholding Justice for Retired Government Employees

In a recent development concerning the grant of notional increment to Central Government Employees retiring on 30th June or 31st December, a pertinent issue of justice and equity has emerged. This matter gains significance in light of the Order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court dated 11.04.2023 in the case of KPTCL vs. C P Mundinamani, alongside the dismissal of SLP no.4722/2021 filed by the Union of India in an Order dated 19.5.2023.and Hon’ble High Court of Delhi judgment dated 31.5.2023 in WP(C) 1731 /2020 in Madan Mohan Dhyani vs UOI.

According to the information available, the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has issued a Circular dated 18.01.2024.( No.2, Staff Wing/2024 No.24/Staff (entt-I)83-2021 of 18-1-2024,) This Circular extends the benefit of one increment with monetary benefits to government employees retiring on 30th June/31 st December, contingent upon completion of one year of qualifying service for pension & pensionary benefits. Importantly, this benefit is extended regardless of whether the retirees are involved in any court case about this matter. However, it is specified that this benefit shall be granted only to officials retiring on and from 30th June 2023 onwards, aligning with the date of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s order dated 11.04.2023.

While the intent behind this Circular is commendable in extending relief to retiring officials, concerns arise regarding the prospective application of this benefit. It is essential to note that the petitioners in the case were granted the benefit of one increment from the date of their superannuation, 1.e., from 30.06.2006 onwards, rather than from the date of the Supreme Court’s order.

This decision to apply the benefit prospectively, post the Supreme Court’s order, raises questions regarding the principle of natural justice. It appears to overlook the fundamental principle of fairness, which dictates that individuals in similar circumstances should be treated equally.

In light of these considerations, it becomes imperative for the Secretary AR,PG &Pensions- DPPW, DOPT, and the Department of Expenditure to intervene in this matter. The spirit of justice, fairness, and equality demands a retrospective application of the benefit, effective from 30.06.2006 onwards, aligning with the relief granted to the petitioners in the referenced case.

Retired government employees who have dedicated their lives in the service of the nation deserve to be treated with dignity and fairness. The retrospective application of the notional increment is not merely a matter of financial benefit but a reaffirmation of the values of justice and equity that underpin our democratic ethos.

It is incumbent upon the authorities to heed the voices advocating for the rights of retired employees and to ensure that justice prevails. By taking corrective measures to address this anomaly, the government can demonstrate its commitment to upholding the principles of fairness and equality for all its citizens, even in matters concerning retirement benefits.

Inconclusion, the concerned authorities must act swiftly and decisively to rectify this injustice. The retrospective application of the notional increment is not just a legal obligation but a moral imperative that must be fulfilled to uphold the dignity and rights of retired government employees.

Only through such concerted efforts can we truly honour the contributions and sacrifices of those who have dedicated their lives to serving the nation.

Thanking you,

With regards

Sincerely yours,

Sd/-
S.C. Maheshwari
Secretary-General
Bharat Pensioners Samaj

Source : BPS

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DOPPW conducts Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshops for Central Government Employees

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DOPPW conducts Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshops throughout the country for Central Government Employees, who are about to retire as part of Good Governance

Under the guidance of the Union Minister of State for Personnel, PG and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) will be organizing the 53rd Pre-Retirement Counselling (PRC) Workshop in Ahmedabad (Gujarat) tomorrow for the benefit of Central Government Employees, posted across Gujarat and retiring during the next 12 months.

The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has been conducting Pre- Retirement Counselling (PRC) Workshops throughout the country as part of Good Governance to facilitate officials, who are about to retire, in the superannuation process. The Workshop, being held for the benefit of retiring employees of the Government of India, is a revolutionary step in direction of ‘Ease of Living’ of the pensioners.  In the workshop, the retiring officials will be provided relevant information related to the retirement benefits and pension sanction process.

In order to facilitate the smooth transition for the retiring employees, various sessions on BHAVISHYA Portal, Integrated Pensioners Portal, Retirement Benefits, Family Pension, CGHS, Income Tax Rules, ANUBHAV, Digital Life Certificate, Investment Modes and Opportunities; etc. will be conducted.   All these sessions have been curated to make the retirees aware of the process to be followed and forms to be filled pre-retirement and to provide information about the benefits available to them post-retirement.

A detailed session on the various Investment Modes, their benefits & investment planning will also be organized to enable the retirees to plan investment of their retirement funds well in time. There will also be a detailed session on the CGHS system, CGHS portal, facilities provided as well as procedures to be followed to avail CGHS benefits.

Pension disbursing banks, – SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda and ICICI – will be participating in bank exhibition for retirees where banks will showcase pension related banking services available for pensioners. Banks will also guide retirees on opening of pension account and investment of pension corpus.

It is expected that 300 retirees, due to retire in the next 12 months, will benefit hugely from this Pre-retirement Counselling Workshop. The Department will continue to hold such workshops, as part of Good Governance to ensure a smooth and comfortable transition for Central Government retirees, keep them informed of the Government initiatives taken for them and to enable them to avail all the benefits available for them, post-retirement.

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Processing of pending payments of Ex-Gratia and pensionary benefits including leave encashment for BSNL VRS 2019 retirees

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Processing of pending payments of Ex-Gratia and pensionary benefits including leave encashment for BSNL VRS 2019 retirees

BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED
(A Government of India Enterprise)

CORPORATE OFFICE
Establishment Branch
Bharat Sanchar Bhawan
H,C. Mathur Lane, New Delhi-01

F, No: BSNLCO-A/11/11/2023-ESTAB

Dated: 19th Feb,, 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Processing of pending payments of Ex-Gratia and pensionary benefits including leave encashment in respect of VRS-2019 retirees-reg.

It has been observed that some circles have been facing difficulties due to restrictions built into the ERP/SAP system while processing of pending payments of Ex-Gratia and Leave encashment in respect of VRS-2019 retirees. These restrictions were put in place in the ERP/SAP system in order to prevent any un-authorized/wrong payments in respect of VRS-2019 retirees against whom complaint regarding fake caste certificate was pending. The restrictions were also necessary in view of the fact that payment of terminal benefits in respect of large number of cases of VRS-2019 retirees were required to be settled.

2. Now very few cases are pending where release of retirement benefits in respect of VRS-2019 retirees are required to be executed as and when the retirees become eligible for payment of such benefits. Therefore, the general restrictions incorporated in the ERP system have now been removed. However, it is now imperative that the release of withheld payments to VRS-2019 retirees are made by the Circles only after carefully ascertaining regarding eligibility for such payment as per extant rules. The responsibility of ensuring correctness/genuineness of payment shall be solely with the concerned circles.

3. In this regard, it is requested that the authorization allowed for processing of payments in respect of VRS-2019 retirees may be reviewed and only those officers, who are directly involved in the process may be allowed due authorization in ERP system. Further, in case of any change in last pay drawn due to re-fixation of pay on any ground, it may be ensured that the calculation of Ex-Gratia, leave encashment and other retirement benefits in respect of VRS-2019 retirees are approved by the IFA of the concerned circle.

[Sanjeev Kumar]
Asstt. General Manager (Estt I)

To,
All Heads of Telecom Circles &
All Heads of Other Administrative Units,
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

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IRTSA Memorandum to DOPT – Grant of annual increment (as due on 1st July / 1st January) for the pensionary benefits

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IRTSA Memorandum to DOPT – Grant of annual increment (as due on 1st July / 1st January) for the pensionary benefits

INDIAN RAILWAYS TECHNICAL SUPERVISORS’ ASSOCIATION

No:IRTSA/Memo-10

Date:27.02.2024

The Secretary,
Department of Personnel & Training,
Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions.
Government of India, North Block, New Delhi – 110 001

Respected Sir,

Sub: Grant of annual increment (as due on 1st July/1st January) for the pensionary benefits to those employees who have retired/retiring on 30th of June/31st December before drawing the same.

Ref: 1) Our earlier memorandum No.IRTSA/Memo/10, dated 13.01.2024.
2) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting letter No.F.N.A-56011/1/2021-BAP, dated 12.02.2024.

1) We once again draw your kind attention on the issue of grant of annual increment (as due on 1st July/1st January) for the pensionary benefits to those employees who had retired (retiring) on 30th of June/31st December before drawing the same.

2) The Hon’ble Supreme court gave judgement to grant one annual increment to the original writ petitioners earned on the last day of their service for rendering their services preceding one year from the date of retirement. The Supreme Court said all the intervention applicants are entitled to get the same relief.

Also Read: IRTSA Memorandum to Finance Minister: Formation of 8th Central Pay Commission

3) The judgements of various High Courts & Supreme Court are based on legal grounds quoted therein & have universal application and as such the same should be applied to all similarly placed retired/ retiring employees irrespective of the fact whether they were original applicants or intervenors or whether they had gone to court/s or not.

4) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting vide letter No.F.N.A-56011/1/2021-BAP, dated 12.02.2024 in consultation with DoPT issued following orders,

a) To extend the benefit of grant of annual increment along with all consequential benefits to applicants (in legal case) and report to court.

b) To extend the benefit of grant of annual increment along with all consequential benefits to all the similarly placed employees (who retired from service a day before i.e. on 30th June / 31st December) to avoid further litigations (pending litigations and litigations that may arise in future on similar matter) causing disproportionate diversion of Government resources.

5) It is therefore once again requested that, necessary orders may please be issued by DoPT for grant of annual increment (as due on 1st July/1st January) for the pensionary benefits to those employees who have retired/retiring on 30th of June/31st December before drawing the same.

Thank you in anticipation

K.V.RAMESH
General Secretary, IRTSA
9003149578

Copy to:
1) Secretary, Administrative Reforms, Public Grievances, Pensions & Pensioners Welfare, 5th Floor, Sardar Patel Bhawan, Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110001.
2) Secretary Railway Board, 227-Rail Bhavan, Raisina Road, New Delhi – 110001.

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IRTSA Memorandum to Finance Minister: Formation of 8th Central Pay Commission

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IRTSA Memorandum to Finance Minister: Formation of 8th Central Pay Commission

INDIAN RAILWAYS TECHNICAL SUPERVISORS’ ASSOCIATION

No:IRTSA/Memo-7

Date:26.02.2024

Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman
Hon’ble Minister for Finance

Respected Madam, Vanakkam.

Sub: Formation of 8th Central Pay Commission.

1) Central Pay Commissions are being constituted at regular intervals of ten years, “to examine, review, evolve and recommend changes regarding the principles that should govern the emoluments’ structure including pay, allowances and other facilities/benefits, in cash or kind, as well as the specialized needs of various Departments, agencies and services, in respect of Central Government employees”.

2) 3rd, 4th and 5th CPCs recommended for constituting permanent machinery to undertake periodical review of the pay, allowances and conditions of service of the Central Government employees.

3) 6th CPC recommended for implementing its recommendations w.e.f. 01.01.2006, ten years period since the implementation of 5th CPC.

4) 7th CPC recommended that the pay matrix may be reviewed periodically without waiting for the long period of ten years. (Gist of recommendations of 3rd, 4th. 5th, 6th and 7th CPC about formation of permanent machinery / next pay commission is given in the annexure)

5) Since the implementation of 7th CPC recommendations w.e.f. 01.01.2016, many changes have taken place in Government functioning, performance & size of Indian economy, GDP growth, quantum of various tax collections, role of various government departments, inflation pattern, erosion of real wages due to inflation, condition of service, role of private sectors in public utilities and government’s regulation over them, number of employees in each department, number of employees covered under National Pension Scheme (NPS), considerable reduction in poverty, changes in consuming pattern of employees & general public, etc.

6) There are many legal cases pending across the country in various courts regarding anomalies in pay level, increment, pay fixation, promotions, MACPS, retirement benefits, etc, consuming precious time of Courts and affecting efficiency of Government functioning.

7) Efficiency in public services should not be compromised for any reasons. There should be a continuous improvement in quality of public service and scope for administrative reforms. New pay commission needs to be constituted for elimination of disparities/anomalies in salaries between different group of employees and for the reasons explained above. Sufficient time should be given to the Pay Commission to study all principles relating to pay & allowance, working conditions, promotional avenue, classification of posts, etc and to hear the views of every stakeholder including staff side.

8) It is therefore requested to constitute 8th Central Pay Commission immediately to enable it to have sufficient time to give comprehensive recommendations to clear all existing anomalies and without giving room for future anomalies.

Thanking you, with regards,

K.V. RAMESH
General Secretary, IRTSA
9003149578

Copy:
1) The Union Finance Secretary, Government of India.
2) The Secretary, Department of Personnel & Training.
3) CRB & CEO, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways.

Annexure

Recommendations of various Pay Commissions on the “Need for continuing machinery for pay revision”

3rd CPC

3rd CPC recommended for creation of a standing Body on Pay and Cadre Management.

“Our experience has convinced us that the system of periodically revising the pay structure and conditions of service of the Central Government employees on the recommendations of Pay Commission is not a very satisfactory one. We feel that even broad judgements in these matters should be based on analysis of the relevant data. This is not possible when a Pay Commission is required to make recommendations on the pay scales and conditions of service for such a large number of employees within a limited period. ………….. We would, therefore, suggest the creation of a standing Body on Pay and Cadre Management”

4th CPC

4th CPC recommend for forming a permanent machinery to undertake periodical review of the pay, allowances and conditions of service of the Central Government employees.

“If we may venture to say so, the work of a pay commission is laborious and .takes time. Moreover pay commissions come at intervals of 10 years or so. A great many changes take place in the meantime both in regard to the system of pay determination and the promotion policies, etc. Such changes take place quite fast in the case of compensatory allowance and other similar payments. An allowance which is considered sufficient today may not be reasonable if changes take place quickly. It is therefore necessary that there should be a permanent machinery to undertake periodical review of the pay, allowances and conditions of service of the Central Government employees. That will also enable Government to oversee the implementation of its pay policy in an effective, systematic and coordinated manner …… We suggest that Government may set up such a body which should be responsible for maintaining and updating the basic data on pay and allowances of Government employees and to review the pay scales and rates of allowances and other related matters”.

5th CPC

5th CPC recommended for annual pay revision by a permanent pay commission with a constitutional provision.

In the free market liberalised economy there is a strong need for continuing machinery for pay revision as recommended by Fifth Pay Commission as per Para 99 of Summary of Recommendations:

“Need for continuing machinery for pay revision: The Commission has recommended that pay revision should, in future, be entrusted to a Permanent Pay Commission drawing its authority from a Constitutional provision, whose recommendations should have a binding character. Pay should be revised annually as in other countries. As an alternative, it has been suggested that dearness allowance should be converted into dearness pay every time the cost of living rises by 50% over the base level. This would imply a revision of pay every 4 to 5 years. The final option is to have a decennial exercise as at present, but with fixed dates. The Commission has suggested that the date of constitution of the next Pay Commission should not be later than 01.01.2003, and the date of implementation of its recommendations should be 01.01.2006, irrespective of when its report is submitted”.

6th CPC

6th CPC accepted the principle of regular interval of 10 years between two pay commissions.

Pay scales recommended by the Fifth Central Pay Commission were implemented from 1/1/1996. The Fifth CPC had also recommended that the date of implementation of the recommendations by the Sixth Central Pay Commission should be pre-determined as 1/1/2006.

7th CPC

7th CPC recommended for periodical review of pay matrix without waiting for long 10 years.

“It is also recommended that the matrix may be reviewed periodically without waiting for the long period of ten years. It can be reviewed and revised on the basis of the Aykroyd formula which takes into consideration the changes in prices of the commodities that constitute a common man’s basket, which the Labour Bureau at Shimla reviews periodically. It is suggested that this should be made the basis for revision of that matrix periodically without waiting for another Pay Commission”.

Source : IRTSA

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