To, The CGMs/Unit Heads, KTK, MH, RJ, PB and WB Circles BSNL
Subject: Empanelment of all network hospitals under Fortis Healthcare, regarding.
Fortis Healthcare Limited vide their letter dated 8th May 2024 have agreed for providing medical healthcare services and healthcare facilities to BSNL employees, retirees and their dependents on CGHS cash payment basis for both OPD and IPD treatments in their network hospitals.
2. A list of network hospitals of Fortis Healthcare along with names of the concerned representative is attached at Annexure-I. Agreement for empanelment with Fortis hospitals in Delhi & NCR is being done by Admin Cell BSNL Corporate Office.
3. For hospitals located in Bangaluru, Rajasthan, Mohali, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Mumbai and Kolkata, agreements need to be signed by DGM/AGM level officer under HR/Admin of Circle Office. A copy of draft agreement (approved by competent authority), in this regard, is enclosed herewith at Annexure-II.
4. It is requested to enter agreement with each hospital in the circle, separately (as they are separate legal entities) and provide soft copy of the agreement on email ID [email protected], latest by 25th June 2024, positively.
Guidelines for Implementing Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) in MDOs: DOPT O.M
F. No.11013/13/2023-Pers. Policy-A.III Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and Training *****
North Block, New Delhi Dated 15th June, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Instructions regarding implementation of Aadhar Enable Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) for attendance of all Government employees, by various Ministries/Departments/Organizations (MDOs)
Instructions have been issued by this Department from time to time for observing punctuality by the Government employees. Responsibility for ensuring punctuality in respect of their employees rests with the concerned Ministry/ Department/ Organization (MDO). In this regard, instructions on implementation of Aadhar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) by Ministries/Departments/Organizations (MDOs) have also been issued from time to time. In its instructions issued by this Department vide OM of even number dated 23rd June, 2023, all the MDOs were, inter a/ia, advised to ensure strict implementation of AEBAS and periodically monitor the marking of attendance to ensure punctuality. However, it has been observed that despite clear instructions, several employees are not registering their attendance in Biometric Attendance System (BAS) and some of the employees have been coming late on a regular basis.
2. The matter of strict implementation of AEBAS has recently been reviewed and taking a serious note of the laxity in implementation of AEBAS, it is hereby reiterated that all MDOs will regularly monitor the attendance reports of their employees after downloading the same from the portal (attendance.gov.in). The MDOs will also ensure the following: •
a. All employees mark their attendance using AEBAS without fail. This will ensure that there will be no discrepancy between ‘registered’ and ‘active’ employee on AEBAS.
b. In case any employee is not registered over AEBAS, immediate steps should be taken to register his/her biometric data on BAS portal; MDOs may also reconcile the data of registered employees on AEBAS with the employee data on other portals such as eHRMS portal/PFMS portal and the list of employees maintained by the Department.
c. In respect of Divyaang employees, MDOs will make appropriate arrangements for providing convenient and easily accessible machines for capturing biometrics through suitable alternative modes.
d. HODs of the MDOs shall sensitize their employees to adhere to the instructions relating to office hours, late attendance etc. They would download the consolidated report from the portal on a regular basis and identify the defaulters. Habitual late attendance and early leaving of office should be viewed seriously and be essentially discouraged. Strict action against the defaulters may be initiated under the extant GOI rules.
e. MDOs shall ensure that the biometric machines remain functional at all times.
3. Besides above, it may be noted that UIDAI has now rolled out face-based authentication applications using Android/i0S based phones. The face Authentication offers robust features like faster authentication, live location detection, geo-tagging, etc. The Nodal Officer of respective MDO shall configure personal mobile policy in attendance portal for the employees of their Organizations and get the geo-coordinates fed into the entry locations of the office. The minimum OS requirements for smart phones would be OS 9.0 or above for Android smartphones and OS 14.0 or above for iOS smartphones. NIC officers and staff of the respective MDOs will facilitate registration of their Departmental employees on such ‘OS/android applications.
4. It may kindly be noted that BAS is only an enabling platform and there is no change in the punctuality instructions relating to Office Hours, late attendance etc. which will continue to apply. As per extant instructions contained in DOPT OM No. 28034/8/75-Estt(A) dated 04.07.1975; DOPT OM No. 28034/10/75-Estt(A) dated 27.08.1975 and DOPT OM No. 28034/3/82-Ests(A) dated 05.03.1982, half-a-day’s Casual Leave (CL) should be debited for each day of late attendance, but late attendance upto an hour, on not more than two occasions in a month, and for justifiable reasons may be condoned by the competent authority. In addition to debiting Casual Leave (or Earned Leave, when no CL is available), disciplinary action may also be initiated against Government servants coming to office habitually late as it amounts to ‘misconduct’ under the CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964. Early leaving is also to be treated in the same manner as late coming. The data relating to punctuality and attendance of an employee should also be taken into account, while considering him/her for important assignments, trainings, deputations and transfers/postings.
5. Secretaries of the Ministries/Departments etc. are, therefore, requested to kindly bring the contents of these instructions to the notice of their employees and put in place a robust monitoring mechanism to ensure complete compliance by the employees and initiate suitable action against the defaulting employees.
(Manoj Kumar Dwivedi) Additional Secretary to the Government of India
To, All Secretaries of Ministries/Departments (As per standard list)
DA from Jan 2024 for CPSE employees on 6th CPC pay scales governed by HPPC recommendations – DPE O.M
F. No. 2(54)/08-DPE (WC)-GL-IX/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 14th June, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: – Payment of DA to the CDA pattern employees of CPSEs on 6th CPC pay scales governed by HPPC recommendations w.e.f. 01.01.2024.
The undersigned is directed to refer to Para No. 2 and Annexu re-Ill to this Department’s O.M. dated 14.10.2008 wherein the rates of DA payable to the employees of CPSEs who are following CDA pattern pay scales had been indicated.
2. The DA payable to the employees may be enhanced from the existing rate of 230% to 239% with effect from 01.01.2024.
3. The payment of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.
4. These rates are applicable in the case of CDA employees whose pay have been revised with effect from 01.01..2006 as per DPE O.M. dated 14.10.2008.
5. All administrative Ministries/Departments of Government of India are requested to bring this to the notice of Central Public Sector Enterprises under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.
(Dr.P.K. Sinha) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
DA from Jan 2024 for CPSE employees on 5th CPC pay scales governed by HPPC recommendations – DPE O.M
No. 2(42)/97-DPE (WC)—GL-X/2024 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan, Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-I 10003, Dated: the 14th June, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : – Payment of DA to the CDA pattern employees of CPSEs on 5th CPC pay scales governed by HPPC recommendations w.e.f. 01.01.2024-reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to Para No. 2 and Annexure-Ill to this Department’s O.M. dated 24.10.1997 wherein the rates of DA payable to the employees of CPSEs following CDA pattern pay scales, who are governed by HPPC recommendations had been indicated.
2. In continuation of this Department’s OM of even number dated 16.11.2023, the rates of Dearness Allowance payable to the employees of CPSEs governed by the recommendations of HPPC, which have not revised their pay scales in terms of DPE O.M. No. 2(54)/2008-DPE(WC) dated 14.10.2008 may be as follows:-
a) In case of CPSEs who have not allowed the benefit of merger of 50% of DA with basic pay as contained in DPE O.M. dated 24.05.2005 to their employees, the DA payable may be enhanced from existing rate of 477% to 493% w.e.f. 01.01.2024.
b) In case of CPSEs who have allowed the benefit of merger of 50% of DA with basic pay as contained in DPE O.M. dated 24.05.2005 to their employees, the DA payable may be enhanced from existing rate of 427% to 443% w.e.f. 01.01.2024.
3. The payment of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.
4. All administrative Ministries/Department of Government of India are requested to bring the foregoing to the notice of the Central Public Sector Enterprises under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.
(Dr. P.K.Sinha) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
EPFO discontinues Covid-19 advance withdrawal facility: EPFO ORDER
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has discontinued its Covid-19 advance withdrawal facility with immediate effect, citing the end of the pandemic. This scheme was introduced to provide financial relief to EPF members during the economic hardship caused by Covid-19.
Reason for Discontinuation
The EPFO stated that since Covid-19 is no longer classified as a pandemic, the competent authority has decided to end the advance facility. This decision applies to all EPF accounts, including those under exempted trusts.
Previous Covid-19 Advance Provisions
The Covid-19 advance scheme allowed eligible EPF members to withdraw a non-refundable amount. This amount was capped at the lower of three months’ basic wages and dearness allowance or 75% of the member’s total EPF balance. The scheme was implemented twice – during the initial phase of the pandemic and again during the second wave in 2021.
Impact and Alternative Options
While the discontinuation of the Covid-19 advance facility might affect those who were relying on it, it’s important to remember that regular EPF withdrawal options are still available. Members can explore these options for their financial needs, but they should be mindful of the long-term impact on their retirement corpus.
Conclusion
The EPFO’s decision to end the Covid-19 advance facility reflects the improving economic situation and the decline in Covid-19 cases. Members are advised to be aware of the revised regulations and explore alternative withdrawal options only if absolutely necessary.
EPFO ORDER COPY
EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND ORGANISATION MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
No. WSU/2020/COVID-19/Agendaltem/1701
Dated 12 Jun 2024
To All Addl CPFCs in charge of Zones All RPFCs in charge of Regional Offices All OICs in charge of District Offices
Sub: Discontinuation of Covid-19 Advances under para 68L(3) — Reg. Ref: No. C_I/Misc./2019-20/VoI.II/Part/ dated 28.03.2020.
Madam/Sir,
Please refer to the Head Office circular under reference forwarding therewith notification GSR.225(E) dated 27.03.2020 inserting Sub-Para (3) under Para 68L of the EPF Scheme, 1952 whereby a non-refundable advance was provided to the EPF members during the outbreak of first wave of Covidl9 and another advance was also allowed in view of second wave w.e.f. 31.05.2021.
As Covid-19 is no more a pandemic, the competent authority has decided to discontinue the said advance with immediate effect. This will be applicable to the exempted trusts also and accordingly may be intimated to all the Trusts coming under your respective jurisdictions.
IDA from Apr 2024 for 1987 and 1992 basis Pay Scales CPSE Employees – DPE ORDER
F. No.W-02/ 0003/ 2014-DPE(WC)-GL-XI/ 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 14th June, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Payment of DA to Board level/below Board level executives and non-unionized supervisors following IDA scales of pay in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) on 1987 and 1992 basis.
The undersigned is directed to refer to Para. No.4 of this Department’s O.M. No. 2(50)/86-I)PE(WC) dated 1.9.07.1995 wherein the rates of DA payable to the executives holding Board level post have been indicated. In accordance with the DA scheme spelt: out in Annexure-III of the said O.M, the installments of DA become payable from 1st January, 1st April, 1st July and 1st October, every year based on the price increase above quarterly Index average of 1099 (1960-100).
2. In continuation of this Department’s O.M. of even No. dated 11.01.2024, the rates of DA payable to the executives of CPSEs holding Board level post, below Board level post: and Non-Unionized Supervisors following IDA pattern of 1992 pay scales may be modified as follows:-
Date from which payable: 01.04.2024
Average AICPI (1960=400) for the quarter December, 2023 to February, 2024 is 9135. The increase over the link point in percentage [(9135-1099)/ 1099*100] is 731.2%. DA Rates for various Pay Ranges w.e.f. 01.04.2024.
DA Rates for various Pay Ranges:
Basic Pay per Month
DA Rates
Upto Rs.3500
731.2% of pay subject to minimum of Rs.16072/-
Above Rs.3500 and Upto Rs.6500
548.4% of pay subject: to minimum of Rs.25592/-
Above Rs.6500 and Upto Rs.9500
438.7% of pay subject to minimum of Rs.35646/-
Above Rs.9500
365.6% of pay subject to minimum of Rs.41677/-
3. The payment on account of dearness allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.
4 The quantum of IDA payable from 01.04.2024 at the old system of neutralization @ Rs.2.00 per point shift for increase of 41 points, may be Rs.82/- and at AICPI 9135, DA payable may be Rs. 16859.75 to the executives holding Board level post, below Board level post and non-unionized supervisors following IDA pattern in the CPSEs of 1987 pay scales.
5. All administrative Ministries/Departments of 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.
6. 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 86 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 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:
Rate of interest per annum
Advance for purchase of Computer
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.
