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Withdrawal from New Pension Scheme

Withdrawal from New Pension Scheme

Government has allowed premature withdrawal from New Pension Scheme Fund. A subscriber is eligible for three partial withdrawals during the period of subscription under National Pension System (NPS), each withdrawal not exceeding twenty-five percent of the contributions made by the subscriber and excluding contributions made by the employer. There is, however, no restriction on withdrawals from the Tier-II account of the subscriber. Further, keeping in view the possibility of sudden financial needs of the subscribers, the requirement of minimum period under National Pension System (NPS) for availing the facility of partial withdrawal from the mandatory Tier-I account of the subscriber has been reduced from 10 years to 3 years from the date of joining w.e.f. 10th August, 2017. The minimum gap of 5 years between two partial withdrawals has also been removed w.e.f. 10th August, 2017.

On 06.12.2018, Government has approved the following proposals pertaining to choice of Pension Fund and investment pattern for Central Government subscribers under NPS:

  • Choice of Pension Fund: Central Government subscribers will 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.
  •  Choice of Investment Pattern: The following options for investment choices will be offered to Central Government employees:
  1. Government employees who prefer a fixed return with minimum amount of risk may be given an option to invest 100% of the funds in Government securities (Scheme G).
  2. Government employees who prefer higher returns may be given the options of the following two Life Cycle based schemes.
    • Conservative Life Cycle Fund with maximum exposure to equity capped at 25% at the age of 35 years and tapering off thereafter (LC-25).
    • Moderate Life Cycle Fund with maximum exposure to equity capped at 50% at the age of 35 years and tapering off thereafter (LC-50).

In case an employee does not submit any choice, the existing allocation of funds shall continue as the default option.

This was stated by Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla, Minister of State for Finance in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

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7th CPC Revision of Night Duty Allowance Rates is under consideration

7th CPC Revision of Night Duty Allowance Rates is under consideration

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF. RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. E(P&A)II-2017/HW-1

New Delhi, dated : 3.01.2019.

The General Secretary,
NFIR,
3. Chelmsford Road,
New Delhi.

Subject :- Revision of rates of Night Duty Allowance (NDA) — recommendations of 7th CPC-reg-.

The undersigned is directed to refer to NFIR’s letter No 1/5(E) dated 07.12.2018 and to state that the matter regarding reduction in the amount of NDA in 7th CPC compared to 6th CPC pay structure has been examined in consultation with DoP&T, the nodal department of the Government on the subject and they have stated that, the matter of implementation of the Govt.’s decisions on NDA as recommended by 7th CPC is under consideration. The revised guidelines, once finalized, will be communicated accordingly.

Yours faithfully

For Secretary Railway Board

 Signed Copy

Source : NFIR

Submission of Immovable Property Return 2018 by CSSS Officers

Submission of Immovable Property Return 2018 by CSSS Officers

No. 25/1/2019-CS.II(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions,
Department of Personnel & Training
(CS-II Division)

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan market, New Delhi,

Dated: 7th January, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Submission of Immovable Property Return (IPR) for the year 2018 (as on 31.12.2018) by officers of Central Secretariat Stenographers Services (CSSS) – regarding

In terms of Rule 18 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964, the immovable Property Return is required to be furnished by the CSSS Officers in the grade of PPS, Sr. PPS and PSO, latest by 31.01.2019. IPR should be submitted by all the CSSS Officers through Web Based Cadre Management System which is hosted at cscms.nic.in. A copy of the print out (IPR submitted online) duly signed, should also be submitted to CS.II (A) Section, which is the custodian of Immovable Property Return (IPR) of these Officers. Stenographers Grade D, PAs & PSs of CSSS will also submit the print out (IPR) duly signed, to their respective Admin/Vigilance Division.

2. Ministries/ Departments are therefore, requested that the contents of this O.M. may be widely circulated to the notice of all CSSS Officers Officials working under their respective control. They should also ensure that the IPR for the year 2018 (as on 31.12.2018) is submitted within the stipulated time by all the CSSS Officers. The officers are also informed that non-submission of IPR within the stipulated date, would invite the denial of vigilance clearance for empanelment, deputation and applying to sensitive posts and assignment to training programme (except mandatory training) as the IPR status needs to be checked for the said purpose(s).

3. It is, therefore, requested that all the CSSS Officers may be directed to file their Immovable Property Return (IPR) for the year 2018 (as on 31.12.2018) well in time, latest by 31.01.2019, through Web Based Cadre Management System only. IPRs received beyond the stipulated date, shall not be regarded as conforming to the extant guidelines.

4. In case of any doubt/ difficulty about filing the IPR, Sh. Anuj Pratap Singh (CSCMS Engineer), may be contacted at Telephone Nos. 24629890/24629414.

(Chirabrata Sarkar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Signed Copy

IDA from Jan 2019 for 2017 Pay Scale – DPE ORDER

IDA from Jan 2019 for 2017 Pay Scale – DPE ORDER

No. W-02/0039/2017-DPE (WC)-GL-I/19
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises

Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block 14, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Dated: 03rd January, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Board level and below Board level posts including non-unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) – Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.2017 — Payment of IDA at revised rates-regarding.

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The undersigned is directed to refer to the Para 7 and Annexure-III (B) of DPE’s OM dated 03.08.2017 wherein the rates of DA payable to the Board level and below Board level executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs have been indicated. The next instalment for revision of rates of DA is due from 01.01.2019. Accordingly, the rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs is as follows:

(a) Date from which payable: 01.01.2019

(b) Average AICPI (2001=100) for the quarter Sep, 2018 — Nov., 2018

Sep, 2018 301
Oct, 2018 302
Nov, 2018 302
Average of the quarter 301.66

(c) Link Point: 277.33 (as on 01.01.2017)

(d) Increase over link point: 24.33 (301.66 minus 277.33)

(e) DA Rate w.e.f. 01.01.2019: 8.8% [(24.33 -277.33) x 100]

2. The above rate of DA i.e. 8.8% would be applicable in the case of IDA employees who have been allowed revised pay scales (2017) as per DPE O.Ms. dated 03.08.2017, 04.08.2017 & 07.09.2017.

3. All administrative Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the foregoings to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.

(Samsul Hague)
Under Secretary

Signed Copy

Central Trade Unions are going to organised nationwide general strike on 8th and 9th January, 2019

Central Trade Unions are going to organised nationwide general strike on 8th and 9th January, 2019

Press Release :: By Central Trade Unions regarding Recognition of Trade Unions at State & Central level

04th January, 2019

Press Release

The following statement was issued to the press on 4th January, 2019 by the central trade unions, INTUC, AITUC, HMS, CITU, AIUTUC, AICCTU, TUCC, SEWA, LPF, UTUC in response to cabinet decision of the Govt. to amendments in the Trade Union Act 1926.

The Central Trade Unions accuse the Central Govt. of having malafide Intentions to meddle with the laid down procedures for recognition of trade unions at state and central level. The amendment to Trade Union Act, 1926 by the cabinet as is evident from the Govt. press release are to have the rights of Govts in the state and central level to interfere into the independent functioning of the trade unions. It is regressive and would take us to British era position. The working class fought during British rule in India to get Trade Union Act, 1926. But this Govt. is camouflaging and is bent upon to promote their tout and pccket unions by dismantling the laid down procedures. The clause they are amending deals with enterprise level unions. And trade unions at that level are already using it. To say that they will ensure true representation Is actually to promote tout unions. Again to say that it is to check arbitrary nominations in Tripartite & Bipartite bodies is actually to deny the representations to unions who question govts’ policies. Talking of reduction of litigation and industrial unrest Is to actually stifle the collective bargaining. The Govt. decision is against the stated positions of Indian Constitution and the BJP led NDA Govt. true to its colors is out to destroy democratic institutions and above all the constitution of India. Ten Central Trade Unions are going to orgained nationwide general strike on 8th and 9th January, 2019 on 12 point charter of demands which also Includes opposition to anti worker, anti trade unions changes in labour laws and codification of laws.

We call upon the working dass to take the challenge frontly and make the two day strike grand success.

Yours Sincerely,

INTUC

AITUC

HMS

CITU

AIUTUC

TUCC

SEWA

AICCTU

LPF

UTUC

Source : Confederation

Limited Transfer Facility for Gramin Dak Sevaks Employees

Limited Transfer Facility for Gramin Dak Sevaks Employees

No.17-31/2016-GDS
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
GDS Section

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi -110001
Dated, 04.01.2019

Office Memorandum

Sub: Implementation of approved recommendations of Kamlesh Chandra Committee on Limited Transfer Facility for all categories of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)

The undersigned is directed to refer to letters (i) No.19-10/2004 – GDS dated 17.07.2006, (ii) No. 19-10/2004-GDS (part) dated 21/22.07.2010, (iii) No. 19-10/2004-GDS (part) dated 19.03.2012 and No.19-10/2004-GDS (part) dated 10.04.2012 regarding Limited Transfer Facility or Gramin Dak Sevaks.

2. After taking into consideration the approved recommendation of Kamlesh Chandra Committee on Limited Transfer Facility and in supersession of all previous orders regarding transfer of Gramin Dak Sevaks. the Competent Authority has approved the following guidelines to regulate the Limited Transfer facility of Gramin Dak Sevaks:-

(a) Conditions of Transfer

(i) The maximum number of chances to he provided for male GDSs is one only and two for female GDSs.

(ii) The transfer will be at his/her own request and own cost to a vacant post, at his/her place of choice to his/her/spouse home village or home division or a place recommended for medical treatment.

(iii) A minimum engagement period of three years from the date of regular engagement on GDS Post will be mandatory, before transfer request can be entertained. In addition all verification formalities viz (Caste, Education and Police verification report etc.) should have been completed.

(vi) Transfer request of GDS who are under put off duty or against whom any disciplinary action, Police case or Court case is pending will not be entertained.

(v) Past engagement period will be counted for assessing the eligibility for appearing in departmental examination as well as for annual increment. GDS will not have any claim to go back to the previous engagement/recruitment Unit/Division in any circumstances.

(vi) When a GDS is transferred at his own request and the transfer is approved by the competent authority. she/he will rank junior in the seniority list of the new unit, to all the GDS of that unit who exist in the seniority list on the date on which the transfer is ordered, except in case of transfer within the same engagement/recruitment Sub Division/Unit) Division.

(viii) The GDS can be transferred on her/his request in following circumstances:-

(a) BPM Level 2 to BPM Level-2 in TRCA slab-3.

(b) BPM Level-1 to BPM. Level-1 in TRCA slab-2.

(c) ABPM/Dak Sevaks Level-2 to ABPM/Dak Sevaks Level-2 in TRCA slab-2

(d) ABPM/Dak Sevaks Level-1 to ABPM/Dak Sevaks Level-1 in TRCA slab-1.

(viii) There will not be any drop in TRCA slab on account of a request transfer and numbers of increments earned by GUS will be retained.

(b) Competent Authority

i) The transfer of GDSs will be approved by Regional PMG, if the transfer is within the Region and by the Head of Circle, if the transfer is within the Circle. The approval of two concerned Heads of Circle will be required, if the transfer 16 between two Circles.

(c) Process of Transfer

(i) Application for transfer should be called for during April – June of every year.

(ii) An application will be submitted to the Divisional Head on a prescribed proforma attached herewith as annexure-I. The application will be submitted through head of the recruitment/engagement Unit/ Division duly recommended.

(iii) Divisional Head will submit all the application to approving authority through proper channel.

(iv) A separate register in prescribed proforma attached herewith as Annexure-II is to be maintained m Circle Office/Regional Office/Divisional Office for recording transfer requests of all categories of GDS.

(v) All the applications received will be arranged in order of seniority from the date of engagement of GDS and the orders for transfer may be issued during July.

3. The above instructions will come into effect from the date of issue or this O.M.

4. The instructions will be uploaded in India Post Employees Corner website for information of all concerned.

5. Hindi version will follow.

(SB Vyavahare)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)

Signed Copy & Annexure

Revision of pension w.e.f 1.1.2006 of Pre-2006 pensioners for 5th CPC scale of Rs.6500-10500/-

Revision of pension w.e.f 1.1.2006 of Pre-2006 pensioners for 5th CPC scale of Rs.6500-10500/-

No. 38/33/12-P&PW (A)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110 003
Dated the 4th January, 2019

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub : Revision of pension w.e.f 1.1.2006 of Pre-2006 pensioners who retired from the 5th CPC scale of Rs. 6500-10500/-.

The undersigned is directed to say that as per Para 4.2 of this Department’s OM of even number dated 01.09.2008 relating to revision of pension of pre-2006 pensioners w.e.f. 1.1.2006, the revised pension w.e.f. 1.1.2006, in no case, shall be lower than 50% of the sum of the minimum of pay in the pay band and the grade pay thereon corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which the pensioner had retired.

2, Instructions were issued vide this Department’s OM of even number dated 28.1.2013 for stepping up of pension of pre-2006 pensioners w.e.f. 24.9.2012 to 50% of the sum of the minimum of pay in the pay band and the grade pay thereon corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale from which the pensioner had retired, as arrived at with reference to the fitment tables annexed to Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 30th August, 2008. A concordance table indicating the revised pension/family pension of pre-2006 pensioners in terms of instructions contained in para 4.2 of OM dated 1.9.2008 read with the OM dated 28.1.2013 was also annexed to the OM dated 28.1.2013. Subsequently, orders were issued vide this Department’s OM of even number dated 30.7.2015 that the pension/family pension of all pre-2006 pensioners/family pensioners may be revised in accordance with this Department’s OM No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 28.1.2013 with effect from 1.1.2006 instead of 24.9.2012.

3. In the aforesaid OM dated 28.1.2013 of Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 6500-10500 was shown as Rs. 4200/- and the minimum pension in terms of para 4.2 of the OM dated 1.9.2008 was shown as Rs. 8145/- (50% of minimum pay of Rs. 16,290/- as per fitment table for the pre-revised scale of pay of Rs. 6500-10500, annexed to Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 1/1/2008-IC dated 30th August, 2008).

4. Order were issued vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 1.1.2008-IC dated 13.11.2009 that the posts which were in the pre-revised scale of Rs. 6500-10500 as on 1.1.2006 and which were granted the normal replacement pay structure of grade pay of Rs. 4200/- in the pay band P13-2, will be granted grade pay of Rs. 4600/- in the pay band PB-2 corresponding to the pre-revised scale of Rs. 7450-11,500 w.e.f 1.1.2006.

5. Representations have been received in this Department for extending the benefit of grade pay of Rs. 4600/- for revision of pension/family pension, w.e.f. 1.1.2006, in respect of Pre-2006 pensioners who retired/died in the 5th CPC scale of Rs. 6500-10500/- or equivalent pay scale in the earlier Pay Commission periods. The matter regarding the amount of minimum pension/family pension in terms of para 4.2 of the O.M. dated 1.9.2008 in their case has been re-examined in the light of the orders issued by Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their OM No. 1/1/08-IC dated 13.11.2009 and decisions of courts in certain cases. It has been observed that pay of all serving employees in the pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 6500-10500/- has been fixed w.e.f. 1.1.2006 in the grade pay of Rs. 4600/-. Therefore, the grade pay of Rs. 4600/- can be considered as the grade pay corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 6500-10500/,

6. Accordingly, it has been decided that, for the purpose of revision of pension/family pension w.e.f. 1.1.2006 under para 4.2 of the 0.M. dated 1.9.2008, the Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/- may be considered as the corresponding Grade pay in the case of pre-2006 pensioners who retired/died in the 5th CPC scale of Rs. 6500-10500/- or equivalent pay scale in the earlier Pay Commission periods,

7. In accordance with the provisions of Rule 7 of the CCS (Revised Pay) Rules, 2008, the pay corresponding to the pay of Rs. 6500/- in the pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 6500-10500/- would be Rs. 12090/- in the P13-2. After adding the grade pay of Rs. 4600/- , the pay in the Pay Band I Grade Pay corresponding to the pay of Rs. 6500/- in the pre-revised pay scale of Rs. 6500-10500 would he Rs. 16690/- (12090+4600). Accordingly, the revised pension w.e.f. 1.1.2006 in terms of para 4.2 of OM dated 1.9.2008, for the pre-2006 pensioners who retired from the pay scale of Rs. 6500-10500/- in the 5th CPC or equivalent pay scales in the earlier Pay Commissions would be Rs. 8345/, Accordingly the entries at serial number 13 in the annexure of this Department’s OM No. 38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 28.1.2013 may be substituted by the entries shown in the statement annexed to this O.M.

8. As provided in this Department’s OM dated 28.1.2013, in case the consolidated pension/family pension calculated as per para 4.1 of this Department’s OM No. 38/37/08- P&PW(A) dated 1.9.2008 is higher than the pension/family pension calculated in the manner indicated above, the same (higher consolidated pension/family pension) will continue to be treated as basic pension/family pension.

9. In their application to the persons belonging to the India Audit and Accounts Department, these orders are issued in consultation with the comptroller and Auditor General of India.

10. All the Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents of these orders to the notice of Controller of Accounts/Pay and Accounts Officers and Attached and subordinate Offices under them. They are also requested to revise the pension of the affected pre-2006 pensioners in accordance with the instructions contained in this O.M. on a top priority basis.

11. Hindi version will follow.

(Harjit Singh)
Director

5cpc-6500-10500

Signed Copy

Recruitment for 13487 posts JE, JE(IT), DMS & CMA in Railways

Recruitment for 13487 posts JE, JE(IT), DMS & CMA in Railways

Ministry of Railways announces recruitment for 13487 posts of Junior Engineers (JE), Junior Engineers (IT), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) & Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)

The last date for applications for this 2 stage recruitment (1st stage- CBT, 2nd stage- Document Verification) is 31st January, 2019

Ministry of Railways has announced recruitment for 13487 posts of Junior Engineers (JE), Junior Engineers (Information Technology), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) & Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). The scale of the posts is Rs 35,400- 112400/- (Level 6) as per 7th CPC. The notification for the posts has been issued on the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) website. The last date for applications for this 2 stage recruitment (1st stage- CBT, 2nd stage- Document Verification) is 31st January, 2019.

It is also to be noted that the notified 13487 vacancies are spread over different Railway Zones and States and candidates from all over India may apply against these pan India vacancies.

The qualifications to apply for Junior Engineers posts are three years Diploma in specified Disciplines or combination of various streams of the basic Engineering disciplines from a recognised Institution. For Depot Store Superintendent, three years Diploma in Engineering in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute. Degree in Engineering disciplines will also be acceptable in lieu of Diploma in Engineering. For Junior Engineer (IT), PGDCA/B.Sc. (Computer Science)/B.Tech (Computer Science)/DOEACC ‘B’ level course of three years duration or equivalent from recognised University/Institute is required qualifications for application. For Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Physics & Chemistry with minimum of 45% marks from a recognised University/Institute is required qualification for application. The medical standards for various posts are A3, B1, B2, C1. Age criteria is 18-33 years (as on 01.01.2019)

Candidates are advised to refer to the following link for the updated information:

Interest Rates for Small Savings Scheme from January 2019

Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Scheme

SB Order No. 14/2018

F.No 113-03/2017-SB
Govt. of India
Ministry of communication
Department of Posts
(F.S. Division)

Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
Dated:31.12.2018

To,

All Head of Circles/Regions

Addl. Director General, APS, New Delhi

Subject :- Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes.

Sir/Madam, The undersigned is directed to say that vide memorandum No. 01/04/2016- NS dated 31.12 2018 (copy enclosed), Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division) has revised interest rates of small savings schemes for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2018-19 starting 1st January ,2019 and ending on 31st March, 2019 on the basis of interest compounding/payment built-in in the schemes, as under:-

SI. No. INSTRUMENT RATE OF INTEREST W.R.T. 01.10.2018  TO 31.12.2018 RATE OF INTEREST W.R.T. 01.01.2019  TO 31.03.2019 COMPOUNDING FREQUENCY*
1 Savings Deposit 4 4 Annually
2 1 Year Time Deposit 6.9 7 Quarterly
3 2 Year Time Deposit 7 7 Quarterly
4 3 Year Time Deposit 7.2 7 Quarterly
5 5 Year Time Deposit 7.8 7.8 Quarterly
6 5 Year Time Recurring Deposit 7.3 7.3 Quarterly
7 5 Year Senior Citizen Savings Scheme 8.7 8.7 Quarterly and Paid
8 5 Year Monthly Income Account 7.7 7.7 Monthly and paid
9 5 Year National Savings Certificate 8 8 Annually
10 Public Provident Fund Scheme 8 8 Annually
11 Kisan Vikas Patra 7.7 (will mature in 112 months) 7.7(will mature in 112months) Annually
12 Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme 8.5 8.5 Annually

3. It is requested to circulate these changes to all concerned for information and necessary guidance. Same may also be placed on the notice board of all Post Offices in Public area.The necessary calculation tables will be supplied in due course.

4. This issue with the approval of Competent Authority.

Yours Faithfully,

(Devendra Sharma)
Assistant Director (SB-II)

Signed Copy

CRR for Employees of CPSE

CRR for Employees of CPSE

Counselling, Retraining & Redeployment (CRR) scheme is being implemented as a social safety net to provide opportunities to the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) employees or their dependents under Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) / Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS).

The aim of retraining of the employees is to re-orient them through short duration skill training to adjust to the new environment and adopt new jobs after their retirement from CPSEs.

From the year 2016-17, CRR scheme is being implemented in collaboration with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

According to VRS/VSS guidelines, once an employee avails of voluntary retirement from a CPSE, the employee shall not take up employment in another CPSE.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Babul Supriyo, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha yesterday.

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