IDA from Apr 2024 for 2007 Pay Scales CPSE Employees – DPE ORDER
No. W-02/ 0002/ 2014-DPE(WC)-GL-VIII/ 2024 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-11.0003 Dated: the 13th June, 2024
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. 01.01.2007 – Payment of IDA at revised rates – regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the para 6 and Annexure-II (B) of DPE’s OM dated 26.11.2008 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 revised rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs w.e.f 01.04.2024 for 2007 pay scales is 216.8%.
2. The above rate of DA i.e. 216.8% would be applicable in the case of IDA employees who have been allowed revised pay scales (2007) as per DPE OMs dated 26.11.2008, 09.02.2009 & 02.04.2009.
3. All administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the foregoing to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.
4. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(Dr. P.K. Sinha) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
To All administrative Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India.
Copy to:
1. The Chief Executives of Central Public Sector Enterprises. 2. Financial Advisers in the Administrative Ministries/Departments. 3. Department of Expenditure, E-II Branch, North Block, New Delhi. 4. The Comptroller & Auditor General of India, 9 Deen Dayal Upadhayay Marg, New Delhi. 5. NIC, DPE with the request to upload this OM on the DPE, website.
(Dr. P.K. Sinha) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
IDA from Apr 2024 for 2017 Pay Scales CPSE Employees – DPE ORDER
No. W-02/0039/2017-DPE (WC)-GL-VII/2024 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003 Dated: the 13th June, 2024
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.
The undersigned is directed to refer to 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 revised rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs w.e.f. 01.04.2024 for 2017 Pay Scales is 44.3%.
2. The above rate of DA i.e. 44.3% 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 foregoing to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.
4. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(Dr. P.K. Sinha) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
To All administrative Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India.
Copy to:
1. The Chief Executives of Central Public Sector Enterprises. 2. Financial Advisers in the Administrative Ministries/Departments. 3. Department of Expenditure, E-II Branch, North Block, New Delhi. 4. The Comptroller & Auditor General of India, 9 Deen Dayal Upadhayay Marg, New Delhi. 5. NIC, DPE with the request to upload this OM on the DPE website.
(Dr. P.K. Sinha) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
8th Central Pay Commission: Staff Side Demands Review of Pay, Allowances, and Pensions for Central Government Employees
No.NC-JCM-2024/8th CPC
June 3 2024
The Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, & Chairman, National Council- JCM Cabinet Secretariat Rastrapati Bhawan, New Delhi
Sub:- Immediate constitution of 8th Central Pay Commission for revising the pay / allowances / Pension and other benefits of Central Government Employees.
Respected
The 7th Central Pay Commissions recommendations were implemented by the Government w.e.f. 01.01.2016. However, the demand of the Staff Side to the 7th CPC and subsequently to the Government of India for revising the minimum pay to Rs. 26,000/- per month as on 01.01.2016 calculated on the basis of the various components of the ILC norms and Dr. Aykroyd Formula etc. We have also submitted before the 7th CPC that the minimum pay proposed by the Staff Side of National Council (JCM) is still on the lower side. Unfortunately all our arguments were rejected by the 7th CPC without any basis and recommended for Rs. 18,000/- as minimum pay w.e.f. 01.01.2016. While the Staff Side demanded that the Fitment Factor should be 3.68%, the 7th CPC recommended only for 2.57% which the Government straightaway agreed without holding any negotiation with the Staff Side which usually takes place. Aggrieved by the adverse recommendations of the 7th CPC and the acceptance of the same by the Government without holding any discussion with the Staff Side and without considering the proposals given by the Staff Side, the constituent organizations of the National Council (JCM) served a Strike Notice on the Government demanding for revision of minimum pay and Fitment Factor. The Government constituted a Committee of Ministers to negotiate with the Staff Side under the Chairmanship of Shri. Rajnath Singh Home Minister, Late Arun Jaitley the then Finance Minister, Shri Suresh Prabhu the then Railway Minister, and Shri Manoj Sinha the then State Railway Minister after discussion the Government agreed that the demands of the Staff Side would be further discussed with them to reach an amicable settlement. Based on the assurance given by the Committee of Ministers the indefinite strike was also postponed. Unfortunately no positive steps were taken by the Government to negotiate with the Staff Side and to increase the minimum pay and the Fitment Factor.
Government itself says that the inflation is in the range of 4 % to 7% on average it shall be about 5.5 % . The post covid the inflation is higher than pre covid levels.
If we compare the retail prices of essential commodities and goods which are required for daily life from 2016 to 2023 they have increased by over 80 % as per the local market , but we are provided by only around 46 % Dearness Allowance as on 1/7/2023 . Hence there Is a gap between the actual price rise and DA provided to the employees and pensioners.
The Central Government revenue has also doubled from the year 2015 to 2023 as per the budget statements we can notice a considerable increase in the revenue collection.
The Central Government’s actual revenue has increased by over 100 %. Hence the Central Government has more paying capacity compared in the year 2016. The GST collection has also increased in April 2023 Rs 1.87 lakh crores has been collected. Income tax collections were highest in the year 2022-23 .The gross Personal Income Tax collection (including STT) (provisional) in FY 2022-23 is at Rs. 9,60,764 crore and has shown a growth of 24.23% over the preceding year
India’s indirect tax collections rose 7.21% in 2022-23 to % 13.82 lakh crore from % 12.89 lakh crore in the previous year. Source Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
The Budget estimate for the year 2023-24 revenue collection is expected to be Rs 33,60, 858 crores , Gross revenue in 2022-23 was Rs 30,43,067 crores After state share net Central Government actual revenue was Rs 20, 86,661 crores
The staff strength of Central Government employees has decreased from the last decade with about 10 lakhs vacancies .The work pressure is on the existing employees.
The actual expenses for wages (salary) and allowances is only 7.29% of the total revenue expenditure for the Central Government employees for the year 2020-21. In respect of Pensioners the actual expenses on pension is around 4% of the total revenue expenditure.
“1.22 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 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.“
The Government so far neither accepted the above recommendations nor constituted the 8th Central Pay Commission. DA of the Central Government Employees and Pensioners have already reached 50% w.e.f. 01.01.2024 the DA element will cross 50% considering the inflation and the price rise. It is also pertinent to mention here that more than 20 lakhs of Civilian Central Government Employees are governed under the National Pension System and every month they have to contribute 10% of their Basic Pay and DA to the NPS. This considerably reduce their take home pay. The Government have so far not agreed to our demand to scrap NPS and to restore the Pension under CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 (now 2021) to the Central Government Employees recruited on or after 01.01.2004.
Considering all the above aspects and today’s requirement of life and also to attract qualified and talented candidates to the Government service time has now come to immediately constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission and to revise the Pay Scales / Allowances / Pension and other benefits of the Central Government Employees through mutual discussions and settlements. Therefore, the Staff Side demands that the Government of India may immediately constitute the 8th Central Pay Commission.
With Kind Regards,
Sincerely yours,
(Shiva Gopal Mishra) Secretary
Copy to- The Dy. Secretary-JCA, & Member Secretary – JCM Department of Personnel & Training, North Block,
Rate of Interest for purchase of Computer during 2024-25 – Advances to Government Servants – FinMin O.M
F.No. 5(2)-B(PD)/2024 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division)
North block, New-Delhi Dated the 10th June, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Advances to Government Servants – Rate of interest for purchase of Computer during 2024-25.
The undersigned is directed to state that the rate of interest for advance sanctioned to the Government servants for purchase of computer during 2024-25 i.e. from 1st April, 2024 to 31st March, 2025 is as under:
Â
Rate of interest per annum
Advance for purchase of ComputerÂ
9.10%
Sd/- (Harish Rajpal) Under Secretary (Budget)
To 1) All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India with spare copies for Integrated Finance Division (IFD), Controller of Accounts and Pay and Accounts Offices.
2) Finance Secretaries of UTs without legislature.
(TO BE PUBLISHED IN PART I SECTION 1 OF GAZETTE OF INDIA) F.NO. 5(3)-B(PD)/2023 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division)
New Delhi, the 10 June, 2024
RESOLUTION
It is announced for general information that during the year 2024-2025, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 7.1% (Seven point one percent) w.e.f. 1st April, 2024 to 30th June, 2024.
This rate will be in force w.e.f. 1st April, 2024. The funds concerned are:
The General Provident Fund (Central Services).
The Contributory Provident Fund (India).
The All India Services Provident Fund.
The State Railway Provident Fund.
The General Provident Fund (Defence Services).
The Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund.
The Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund.
The Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund.
Copy forwarded to all Ministries/Departments of Government of India, President’s Secretariat, Vice-President’s Secretariat, Prime Minister’s Office, Lok Sabha Secretariat, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Cabinet Secretariat, Union Public Service Commission, Supreme Court, Election Commission and NITI Aayog.
Copy also forwarded to :—
1. Comptroller & Auditor General of India and all offices under his control. 2. Chairman, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority. 3. Controller General of Accounts (10 copies). 4. Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pension (Pension Unit/All India Services Division). 5. Financial Adviser of Ministries/Departments (6 copies). 6. Chief Controller of Accounts/Controller of Accounts of Ministries/Departments. 7. Controller General of Defence Accounts. 8. Finance Secretary of all State Governments and Union Territories. vo 9. Secretary to Governors/Lt. Governors of all States/Union Territories. 10. Secretary Staff Side, National Council of JCM. 11. All Members, Staff Side, National Council of JCM. 12. NIC – For uploading on webhost.
DA for Bank Employees from May 2024 to July 2024 – IBA ORDER
Indian Banks’ Association
HR & Industrial Relations
No.CIRJHR&IR/76/D/2024-25/1152
June 10, 2024
All Members of the Association (Designated Officers)
Dear Sir/ Madam,
Dearness Allowance for Workmen and Officer Employees in banks for the months of May, June and July 2024 under XII BPS/ Joint Note dated 08.03.2024
The confirmed All India Average Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (Base 2016= 100) for the quarter ended March 2024 are as follows:-
January 2024
138.9
February 2024
139.2
March 2024
138.9
The average CPI of the above is 139 and accordingly the number of points over 123.03 are 15.97 (139- 123.03) The last average quarterly CPI was 138.76. Hence, there is an increase of 0.24 points for May. June & July 2024.
In terms of clause 13 of the 12111 Bipartite Settlement dated 08.03.2024 and clause 2 (i) of the Joint Note dated 08.03.2024, the rate of Dearness Allowance payable to Workmen and Officer employees for the months of May, June & July 2024 shall be 15.97 % of ‘pay’ (0.01 % change in DA on ‘pay’ for change in every second decimal place of CPI 2016 over 123.03 points)
Revised Rates of allowances upon Dearness Allowance being raised by 50%: RBE No. 51/2024
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR) MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA) (RAILWAY BOARD)
RBE No. 51/2024 New Delhi, Dated: 05.06.2024
No. F(E)l/2024/AL-28/34
The General Managers/Principal Financial Advisers, All Zonal Railways & Production Units etc, DGs of RDSO and NAIR.
Sub: Revised Rates of various Allowances upon Dearness Allowance being raised to 50%.
Ref: Board’s letter No. PC-VII/2016/117/2/l(RBE No. 26/2024) dated 15.03.2024.
Vide Board ‘s letter referred above, the rate of Dearness Allowance was raised to 50%. Consequently, multiple references have been received regarding revision in the rates of various allowances whose rates were slated to be revised upon DA reaching 50%.
2. In view of the same, a list of such allowances whose rates shall be revised with DA reaching 50%, along with the revised rates is enclosed as Annexure-I.
3.The revised rates of these allowances shall be applicable with effect from 1st January, 2024.
Hindi version will follow.
(Sanjay Prashar) Jt Director Finance (Estt.)
Annexure-I
No. F(E)l/2024/AL-28/34
REVISED RATES OF VARIOUS ALLOWANCES UPON DEARNESS ALLOWANCE BEING RAISED TO 50%
(i) Conveyance Allowance: In partial modification to Board’s letter No. F(E)I/2017/AL-4/3, dated 10.08.2017 (RBE No. 89/2017) & dated 11.01.2024 (RBE No. 04/2024), the revised rates will be as following:-
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Average Monthly Travel on Official Duty
For Journey by Own Motor Car
For Journeys by other Modes of Conveyance
Existing rates (in Rs.)
Revised rates (in Rs.)
Existing rates (in Rs.)
Revised rates (in Rs.)
201-300 km
1680
2100
556
695
301-450 km
2520
3150
720
900
451-600 km
3105
3881
960
1200
601-800 km
3646
4558
1126
1408
>800 km
4500
5625
1276
1595
(ii) Conveyance Allowance to Railway Medical Officers: ln partial modification to Board’s letter No F(E)l/2020/AL-7/1, dated 10.01.2022 (RBE No. 03/2022), the revised rates will be as following:-
Sl. No.
Mode of Conveyance
Maximum Rates (in Rs. p.m.)
Minimum Rates (in Rs. p.m.)
Existing rates
Revised rates
Existing rates
Revised rates
(i)
For those who maintain their own Motor Car
7150
8938
350
438
(ii)
For those who maintain Scooter/ Motor Cycle
2350
2938
175
219
(iii)
For those who do not maintain either Car or Motor Cycle/ Scooter
1950
2438
130
163
(iii) Daily Allowance: In partial modification to Board’s letter No. F(E)l/2017/AL-28/40, dated 08.08.2017 (RBE No. 84/2017), the revised rates will be as following:-
7th CPC Level
Entitlement (in Rs.)
Existing rates
Revised rates
14 and above
1200
1500
12 and 13
1000
1250
9 to 11
900
1125
6 to 8
800
1000
5 and below
500
625
(iv) Special Compensatory Allowances (Subsumed in Tough Location Allowance): In partial modification to Board’s letter No.F(E)l/2017/AL-4/5, dated 11.08.2017 (RBE No. 91/2017), the revised rates will be as following:
S.No
Name of the Allowance
Category
Cell Name
Pay Level in Pay Matrix
Existing Rate per month (in Rs.)
Revised Rate per month (in Rs.)
(I)
Special Compensatory (Remote Locality) Allowance:(I) Special Compensatory (Remote Locality) Allowance places covered under Part-A & B (Annexure I & II)
Tough Location Allowance-I
R3HI
Level 9 and above
5300
6625
Level 8 and below
4100
5125
(II) Special Compensatory (Remote Locality) Allowance places covered under part -C (Annexure III)
Tough Location Allowance-II
R3H2
Level 9 and above
3400
4250
Level 8 and below
2700
3375
(III) Special Compensatory (Remote Locality) Allowance places covered under part -D (Annexure IV)
Tough Location Allowance-III
R3H3
Level 9 and above
1200
1500
Level 8 and below
1000
1250
(II)
Bad Climate Allowance
Tough Location Allowance-III
R3H3
Level 9 and above
1200
1500
Level 8 and below
1000
1250
(III)
Tribal Area Allowance
Tough Location Allowance-III
R3H3
Level 9 and above
1200
1500
Level 8 and below
1000
1250
(IV)
Sunderban Allowance
Tough Location Allowance-III
R3H3
Level 9 and above
1200
1500
Level 8 and below
1000
1250
(v) Mileage Allowance for journeys by road: In partial modification to Board ‘s letter No. F(E)l/201 7IAL-28/41 , dated 24.08.2017 (RBE No. 103/2017), the revised rates of Mileage Allowance at places where no specific rates have been prescribed either by the Directorate of Transport of the concerned State or of the neighboring States, will be as following:-
Existing rates
Revised rates
For journeys performed in own car/ taxi
Rs 24/- per Km
Rs 30/- per km
For journeys performed by auto-rickshaw, own scooter, etc
Rs 12/- per Km
Rs 15/- per km
(vi) Transportation of Personal effects on Transfer/Retirement: In partial modification to Board ‘s letter No. F(E)l/2017/AL-28/4 l , dated 24.08.2017 (RBE No. 103/2017), the revised rates will be as following:-
Guidelines to regulate transfer under Rule–38 of Group ‘C’ officials, Group ‘B’ (Non-gazetted) employees in Department of Posts
No.X-12/6/2021-SPN-II-DOP Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi, dated 06-06-2024
To All Chief Postmasters General.
Subject: – Guidelines to regulate transfer under Rule–38 of Group ‘C’ officials, Group ‘B’ (Non-gazetted) employees in Department of Posts – reg.
Madam/Sir,
I am directed to refer to letter of even no. dated 03.02.2023 on the above-mentioned subject and to bring attention to following provisions / paras of this communication: –
Para A (xii): An official will be eligible for two Inter-Circle and two Intra-Circle transfer during entire service. However, a gap of 3 years shall be mandatory for availing same category of transfer for the second time, but no such gap will be required in case of applying for different category transfer.
Para A(xv): Employee can withdraw the request on online portal at any time and they have also been provided with opportunity to decline provisionally approved transfer on online portal within 72 hours of such allotment. However, after expiry of 72 hours timeline and issue of final transfer order, if an employee wish to cancel his approved transfer, he may do so and in such case, employee will deemed to have availed one chance of transfer.
2. In this regard, various references have been received from Postal Circles seeking clarification w.r.t officials who have declined approved transfer after expiry of 72 hours.
3. The matter has been examined and Competent Authority has decided that if an employee declines his approved transfer after expiry of 72 hours timeline and issue of final transfer order, only one chance of Rule–38 transfer shall be deducted and employee can apply for the same category of transfer without any time bar.
4. Accordingly, a gap of 3 years shall not be required for availing same category of transfer if an employee declines his approved transfer after expiry of 72 hours timeline and issue of final transfer order. However, one chance of Rule–38 transfer shall be deducted.
Revised Rates of various allowances upon Dearness Allowance being raised by 50% : Railway Board
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD
File No. PC-VII/2024/1/7/5/5
New Delhi, date: 04.06.2024
The General Manager/CAOs(R), All India Railways & Production Units, (As per mailing list)
Sub: – Revised Rates of various allowances upon Dearness Allowance being raised by 50%
Ref: Board’s letter bearing RBE No. 26/2024 dated 15.03.2024
Vide Board’s letter under reference, the rates of Dearness Allowance were raised to 50%. Consequently, multiple references have been received from the Staff Federations regarding revision in the rates of various allowances whose rates were slated to be revised upon DA reaching 50%.
2. In view of the same, a list of such allowances whose rates shall be revised with DA reaching 50%, along with the revised rates is enclosed at Annexure-I.
3. The revised rates of these allowances shall be applicable with effect from 1st January, 2024.
4. Clarifications, in any, will be handled by the concerned Dtes handling with such allowances.
4. This issues with the concurrence of the concerned Directorates of Railway Board.
Restriction on Payment of Arrears in Service Increment Cases – Notional Increments and 3 Year Limit: Railway Board
MOST IMMEDIATE COURT CASE MATTER
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD)
No. PC-VI/2023/Misc./03-Part(2)
New Delhi, dated: 20.05.2024
The General Managers/ Principal Financial Advisors, All Zonal Railways & Production Units (as per the standard mailing list)
Sub: Grant of notional increment (as due on 1st July/1st January) for the pensionary benefits to those employees who had retired on 30th of June before drawing the same – Clarification reg.
Attention is invited to Board’s letter dated 09.02.2024 whereby it was advised to implement the orders pronounced by various courts of law granting the benefit of notional increment in letter & spirit strictly on personam basis, only in those cases where a contempt petition has been filed by the petitioner subject to any administrative directions received from DOP&T and fulfillment of the condition that the petitioner(s) had completed 12 months of service on the date of retirement on superannuation since the date of accrual of last annual increment.
2. Subsequently, it has come to the notice of this Ministry that Hon’ble Courts/Tribunals are dismissing the new/fresh cases filed by granting the benefit of notional increment to the applicants restricting the payment of arrears to only three (03) years preceding the date of filing of the case instead of payment of entire arrears w.e.f the date of applicability of the notional increment. This principle has been adopted by various Courts/Tribunals relying upon the law laid down by the Hon’ble Apex Court in its judgment dated 13.08.2008 passed in Civil Appeal No. 5151-5152 of 2008 titled as Union of India & Ors Vs Tarsem Singh wherein the Hon’ble Court has dealt with the issue of delay and latches / limitation while conferring the relief (copy enclosed).
3. In view of the above, it has been decided that henceforth while implementing the orders pronounced by various Courts/ Tribunals on ‘personam’ basis only in contempt cases, payment of arrears would be restricted only to 3 years preceding the date of filing of the case. These instructions would be applicable with immediate effect and strict compliance thereof should be ensured. Past cases already decided shall not be reopened.
4. It is reiterated that the aforesaid benefit of notional increment shall only be restricted to contempt cases. As regards to other cases/ similarly situated pensioners, necessary instructions would be issued separately on receipt of general policy guidelines/clarification from DOP&T.
