TN Pongal Bonus GO 2024 – Payment of Ad-hoc Bonus for 2022–2023

January 11, 2024

TN Pongal Bonus GO 2024 – Payment of Ad-hoc Bonus for 2022–2023

FINANCE [Allowances] DEPARTMENT
G.O.Ms.No.07, Dated: 5th January 2024.
(Margazhi-20, Thiruvalluvar Aandu 2054)

ABSTRACT

BONUS – Payment of Ad-hoc Bonus and Special Ad-hoc Bonus for the Accounting Year 2022–2023 – Sanction – Orders – Issued.

Government has decided to grant Adhoc Bonus to celebrate harvest festival “Pongal” equivalent to 30 days emoluments subject to a ceiling of Rs.3,000/- to all “C‟ and “D‟ Group regular and temporary Government employees, employees of Local Bodies and Aided Educational Institutions including teachers on regular time scales of pay and Special Adhoc Bonus of Rs.1000/- to full time and Part time employees paid from contingencies / employees paid from Special time scale of pay for the accounting year 2022-2023.

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Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of Pension payable during foreign service for NPS and OPS Subscribers

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January 8, 2024

Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of Pension payable during foreign service for NPS and OPS Subscribers

No. 2/9/2017-Pers. Policy. Pay (Deputation/ Re-employment)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Pers. Policy Pay (Deputation/Re-employment)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated, the 1st January, 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Calculation of monthly contribution towards cost of Pension payable during foreign service – regarding.

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The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM of even number dated 09.10.2020 prescribing the rates of monthly contribution towards cost of Pension payable during foreign service for employees covered under National Pension Scheme (NPS) and Old Pension Scheme in the 7th CPC context.

2. In Para 8 of the OM dated 09.10.2020 it was stated that modalities mechanism of payment of pension contribution during the active period of foreign service in respect of NPS subscribers would be issued later.

3. The matter was taken up with Department of Financial Services, the administrative Department in respect of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), a statutory regulatory body for National Pension System.

4. Department of Financial Services have now informed as under:

a. Under the NPS architecture, in cases, where the government employee is on foreign service with PSUs/Autonomous bodies, there is an option at Central Record keeping Agency (CRA) level for re-tagging of such employees to the new organization, provided that the new organization is registered with the CRA under NPS. After re-tagging, the new organization can upload NPS contribution in CRA system.

b. However, where the new organization is not registered with CRA system the following measures may be adopted:

i. In order to avoid delays in uploading NPS contribution in the said case, the date of transfer of NPS contribution by the new organization/foreign office to the parent office may be mutually decided or preponed, so that the parent office receives the funds in time which can remitted to NPS system as per stipulated timelines; and’

ii. Alternatively, the parent office may have provision for remitting the NPS contribution in advance from their internal funds and later on adjust it from the funds received from new organization/ foreign office.

5. Department of Financial Services have advised that in case of any operational difficulty in implementing above discussed measures, in view of the terms of employment and the extant norms of both the concerned organizations with PFRDA or for any clarifications or advice, PFRDA may be consulted directly.

6. Other provisions of OM No. 2/9/2017-Estt. (Pay-II) dated 09.10.2020 will remain unchanged.

(Mahesh Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tele: 23040489

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Procedure to be followed by the Departmental Promotion Committee for retired employees: DOPT O.M

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January 3, 2024

Procedure to be followed by the Departmental Promotion Committee for retired employees: DOPT O.M

F. No.22011/1/2023-PP (D-Promotion)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
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North Block, New Delhi
Date : 11.12.2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Procedure to be followed by the Departmental Promotion Committee with regard to retired employees – reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 22011/4/2013-Estt.(D) dated 8.5.2017, which stipulates that Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) is to be convened in advance and the steps, as per the Model Calendar, need to be completed so that the approved select panels are ready on the date of commencement of the vacancy year. Further, from 2019 onwards, a uniform calendar year wise vacancy year is being followed. Inspite of these instructions, this Department has been receiving references of inordinate delay in conduct of DPCs depriving officials the opportunity of promotion as by the time the DPC is held, some official(s) in the original zone of consideration, would have already retired from Government service. This Department has been impressing upon Ministries/Departments and Cadre Controlling Authorities, from time to time, to ensure strict compliance of these instructions.

2. Attention is also invited to Department of Expenditure’s O.M. No. 7(1)/E.Coord.I/2017 dated 12.4.2017 containing compendium of instructions on creation, revival, continuation and transfer of posts. Para 5.1 of that said OM dated 12.4.2017 states that all posts, except newly created posts, in a Ministry/Department or Attached/Subordinate Office or Statutory body, kept in abeyance or remaining vacant for more than two years shall be considered as ‘deemed abolished’ unless an exemption has been granted at the time of sanctioning of the post. These instructions further provide that a post falling under the category of ‘deemed abolished’ cannot be filled unless it has been got ‘revived’ from the Department of Expenditure.

3. Accordingly, in the context of the extant instructions contained in this Department’s D.M. No. 22011/4/2013-Estt.(D) dated 8.5.2017 read with relevant provision in Department of Expenditure’s D.M. No. 7(I)IE.Coord.I/2017 dated 12.4.2017 relating to ‘deemed abolished’ posts, the provisions of para ‘3’ of this Department’s D.M. No. 2201 1/4/98-Estt.(D) dated 12.10.1998 have been reviewed, in consultation with the Department of Expenditure and Department of Legal Affairs. It has now been decided to modify para ‘3’ of OM dated 12.10.1998 as follows:-

“3.1 Inspite of clear instructions, where DPCs could not be held as per the schedule prescribed in the Model Calendar, for whatever reasons, though vacancies arose in those year(s) and where the DPC meets at a later date to consider regular vacancies which arose in the earlier vacancy year(s), the DPC would, in terms of para 6.4.1 of this Department’s O.M. 22011/5/86-Estt. (D) dated 10.4.1989, continue to make year-wise panel for each of the vacancy years. Further, the DPC would, in such cases, continue to consider all eligible officials falling in the original zone of consideration as per the number of vacancies reported for that particular year, including those who have since retired as on the date of the DPC.

3.2 The DPC while recommending the panel for promotion for each vacancy year(s) would, however, not include names of any retired person(s) who are not in a position to assume charge of the promotional post as and when promotion orders are issued. The DPC would accordingly make a note in the minutes to this effect that they have considered to the extent required all those eligible for promotion, as per the original zone of consideration for that vacancy year, including those who have since retired, but are recommending the names of only those who are in the position to assume charge of the promotional post. It would neither be necessary to include the name of a retired person in the panel for the sake of completing the panel nor would it be in order to consider his/her junior against that vacancy in the relevant vacancy year. Resultantly, such vacancy for which the DPC did not recommend a name would be treated as an unfilled vacancy.

3.3 The vacancy so rendered unfilled would be carried forward to the next vacancy year and added to the vacancies of the next vacancy year. This process would be repeated for the next and subsequent vacancy years for which the DPC is being held together. Further, where a vacancy which remained unfilled in the original vacancy year (due to the reason stated in 3.2 above) and in two subsequent vacancy years to which this vacancy was carried forward to, the post would be treated as ‘deemed to have been abolished. Such a post can be filled up only after it has been got revived from the Department of Expenditure. Further, if the post is got ‘revived’ from the Department of Expenditure, the resultant vacancy shall be treated as a fresh `vacancy’ for the purpose of conducting DPC viz. vacancy pertaining to the year in which the post has been got revived.”

4. These instructions shall be applicable from vacancy year 2024 i.e. from 1.1.2024 onwards.

5. All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring these instructions to the notice of all concerned.

(A. Bhattacharya)
Deputy Secretary

To
All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.

Copy to :- 1. President’s Secretariat/Vice President’s Secretariat/Prime Minister’s Office/ Supreme Court/Rajya Sabha Secretariat/Lok Sabha Secretariat/ Cabinet Secretariat /UPSC/ CVC/ C&AG/Central Administrative Tribunal (Principal Bench), New Delhi.

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DOPPW Important Order: Allowing Female Government Servants/Pensioner to nominate her child/children for family pension in Marital Discord Cases (Divorce/PWDVA/DPA/IPC) –

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January 2, 2024

Allowing Female Government Servants / Pensioner to nominate her child / children for family pension in Marital Discord Cases (Divorce/PWDVA/DPA/IPC)

No.1/1(1)/2023-P&PW (E)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare
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Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi, Dated the 1st January, 2024

Office Memorandum

Subject: Amendment to CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 – Allowing female Government servants/female Pensioner to nominate her child/children for family pension in precedence to her husband in the event of marital discord leading to filing of divorce proceedings in a Court of Law or filing of a case under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act or Dowry Prohibition Act or Indian Penal Code- reg.

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The undersigned is directed to state that, as per the provisions of sub-rule (8) and sub-rule (9) of Rule 50 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, if a deceased Government servant or pensioner is survived by a spouse, family pension is first granted to the spouse and the children and other family members become eligible for family pension, on their turn, only after the spouse of the deceased Government servant/pensioner becomes ineligible for family pension or dies.

2. This Department has been receiving a large number of references from Ministries/Departments, seeking advice as to whether a female Government servant/female Pensioner can be allowed to nominate her eligible child/children for family pension in place of her spouse in the event of marital discord leading to filing of divorce proceedings in a Court of Law or filing of a case under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act or Dowry Prohibition Act or under Indian Penal Code.

3. The matter has been examined in consultation with Ministry of Women and Child Development. Accordingly, it has been decided that in case divorce proceedings in respect of a female Government servant/female pensioner are pending in a Court of Law, or the female Government servant/female pensioner has filed a case against her husband under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act or Dowry Prohibition Act or under Indian Penal Code, such female Government servant/Female Pensioner may make a request for grant of family pension after her death to her eligible child/children, in precedence to her husband and such request may be considered in the following manner:

(a) Where, in respect of a female Government servant/female pensioner, divorce proceedings are pending in a competent Court of Law, or the female Government servant/female pensioner has filed a case against her husband under Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act or Dowry Prohibition Act or under Indian Penal Code, the said female Government servant/female pensioner, may make a request in writing to the concerned Head of Office to the effect that, in the event of her death during the pendency of any of the aforesaid proceedings, family pension may be granted to her eligible child/children in precedence to her spouse;

(b) In the event of the death of the female Government servant/female pensioner, who had made a request under clause (a), during the pendency of any of the aforesaid proceedings, the family pension shall be disbursed in the following manner, namely:

(i) Where the deceased female Government servant/female pensioner is survived by a widower and no child/children is eligible for family pension on the date of death of the female Government servant/female pensioner, family pension shall be payable to the widower.

(ii) Where the deceased female Government servant/female pensioner is survived by a widower with a minor child/children or a child/children suffering from disorder or disability of mind including the mentally retarded, the family pension in respect of the deceased shall be payable to the widower, provided he is the guardian of such child/children and if the widower ceases to be the guardian of such child/children, such family pension shall be payable to the child through the person who is the actual guardian of such child/children. Where the minor child, after attaining the age of majority, remains eligible for family pension, the family pension shall become payable to such child from the date on which he/she attains the age of majority.

(iii) Where the deceased female Government servant/female pensioner is survived by a widower with a child/children who has/have attained the age of majority but is or are eligible for family pension, the family pension shall be payable to such child/children.

(iv) After the child/children referred to in clause (ii) and (iii) above cease to be eligible for family pension under Rule 50 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, family pension shall become payable to other child/children, if any, eligible for family pension.

(v) After all the children cease to be eligible for family pension under Rule 50 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, family pension shall become payable to the widower till his death or remarriage, whichever is earlier.

4. All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents of this order to the notice of Controller of Accounts/Pay and Accounts Officers and Attached, Subordinate Offices and Autonomous bodies under them.

Also Read: Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance to Pensioners/Family Pensioners covered under National Pension System: DOPPW O.M 06.12.2023

5. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.

6. Formal amendment to Rule 50 of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 will be notified separately.

7. Hindi version will follow.

(Ravinder Kumar)
Director

1. All Central Government Ministries/Departments
2. Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, North Block, New Delhi.
3. C&AG, Bhahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi.
4. Ministry of Railways, Railway Board, New Delhi.
5. CGA, Department of Expenditure, INA, New Delhi.
6. AD (OL) for Hindi version.
7. NIC for posting on the website of this Department.

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Dearness Relief in the 5th CPC series from July 2023 to CPF beneficiaries

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January 2, 2024

Dearness Relief in the 5th CPC series from July 2023 to CPF beneficiaries in receipt of basic ex-gratia payment

No. 42/04/2023-P&PW (D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi – 110003
Dated 28th December, 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub:- Grant of Dearness Relief in the 5th CPC series effective from 01.07.2023 to CPF beneficiaries in receipt of basic ex-gratia payment-reg

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM 42/04/2023- P&PW(D) dated 06.07.2023 and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief admissible to the CPF beneficiaries in receipt of basic ex-gratia payment in the 5th CPC series shall be enhanced w.e.f 01.07.2023 in the following manner :-

(i) The surviving CPF beneficiaries who have retired from service between the period 18.11.1960 and 31.12.1985, and are entitled to basic ex-gratia @ Rs.3000, Rs.1000, Rs.750 & Rs.650 for Group A. B, C & D respectively w.e.f 4th June,2013 vide OM No. 1/10/2012-P&PW(E) dtd. 27th June, 2013 shall now be entitled to enhanced Dearness Relief from 412% of the basic ex-gratia to 427% of the basic ex-gratia w.e.f 01.07.2023.

(ii) The following categories of CPF beneficiaries shall be entitled to enhanced Dearness Relief from 404% of the basic ex-gratia to 419% of the basic ex-gratia w.e.f 01.07.2023:-

(a) The widows and eligible dependent children of the deceased CPF beneficiary who had retired from service prior to 01.01.1986 or who had died while in service prior to 01.01.1986 and are entitled to revised ex-gratia @ Rs.645/-p.m w.e.f 04 June, 2013 vide OM No 1/10/2012-P&PW(E) dated 27th June,2013.

(b) Central Government employees who had retired on CPF benefits before 18.11.1960 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 654/-, Rs.659/-, Rs.703/- and Rs.965/-.

2. Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

3. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case.

4. In so far as the persons serving in Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.

5. This issues in pursuance of Ministry of Finance. Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 1/3(2)/2008-E.II(B) dated 06th Nov, 2023.

6. Hindi version will follow.

(Ravinder Kumar)
Director

All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India (as per standard distribution list).
Chief Secretaries and AGs of all States/UTs.
CMDs/CPPCs of all authorised Pension Disbursing Banks
C&AG of India, UPSC, etc. as per standard endorsement list.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for Information.

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Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates from January 2024 to March 2024

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January 2, 2024

Small Savings Schemes Interest Rates from January 2024 to March 2024

F.No.1/4/2019-NS
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
(Budget Division)

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 29.12.2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of Interest Rates for Small Savings Schemes – reg.

The rates of interest on various Small Savings Schemes for the fourth quarter of financial year 2023-24 starting from 1st January, 2024 and ending on 31st March, 2024 have been revised as detailed below:

Instrument	Rates of interest from 01.10.2023 to 31.12.2023	Rates of interest from 01.01.2024 to 31.03.2024
Savings Deposit	4.0	4.0
1 Year Time Deposit	6.9	6.9
2 Year Time Deposit	7.0	7.0
3 Year Time Deposit	7.0	7.1
4 Year Time Deposit	7.5	7.5
5 Year Recurring Deposit	6.7	6.7
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme	8.2	8.2
Monthly Income Account Scheme	7.4	7.4
National Savings Certificate	7.7	7.7
Public Provident Fund Scheme	7.1	7.1
Kisan Vikas Patra	7.5 (will mature in 115 months)	7.5 (will mature in 115 months)
Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme	8.0	8.2

2. This has the approval of competent authority.

(Kapil Patidar)
Deputy Secretary (Budget)

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AICPIN for November 2023: Expected DA from Jan 2024

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December 30, 2023

AICPIN for November 2023: Expected DA from Jan 2024

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – November, 2023

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of November, 2023 is being released in this press release.

The All-India CPI-IW for November, 2023 increased by 0.7 points and stood at 139.1 (one hundred thirty nine point one). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.51 per cent with respect to previous month whereas it remained stationary between corresponding months a year ago.

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The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 0.65 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Jowar, Arhar Dal/Tur Dal, Urd Dal, Eggs-Hen, Gingelly oil, Coconut fresh with Pulp, Carrot, Drum-stick, French beans, Garlic, Lady’s Finger, Onion, Tomato, Sugar-White, Cumin seed/Jira, Cooked Meals, Zarda/kimam/Surti/Gutka, Leaf Tobacco, Tailoring Charges, Trouser Pants readymade, Leather Sandal/Chappal/Slippers, Electricity Charges (Domestic), Books-School/ITI, Tuition and other fees-College, etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Fish Fresh, Poultry/Chicken, Soyabean oil, Sunflower Oil, Apple, Banana, Grapes, Orange, Capsicum, Cauliflower, Chillies Green, Ginger, Lemon, Peas, Medicine Allopathic, etc. putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Tirunelveli recorded a maximum increase of 4.1 points. Among others, 3 centres recorded increase between 3 to 3.9 points, 5 centres between 2 to 2.9 points, 19 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 36 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Gurugram recorded a maximum decrease of 1.5 points followed by Ahmedabad and Kollam with 1.0 point each. Among others, 18 centres recorded decrease between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of three centres’ index remained stationary.

Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 4.98 per cent compared to 4.45 per cent for the previous month and 5.41 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 7.95 per cent against 6.27 per cent of the previous month and 4.30 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

Y-o-Y Inflation based on CPI-IW (Food and General)

All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for October, 2023 and November, 2023

Sr. No.	Groups	October, 2023	November, 2023
I	Food & Beverages	142.3	143.9
II	Pan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants	157.0	157.7
III	Clothing & Footwear	140.1	140.8
IV	Housing	125.7	125.7
V	Fuel & Light	161.7	161.9
VI	Miscellaneous	135.1	135.2
	General Index	138.4	139.1

CPI-IW: Groups Indices

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of December, 2023 will be released on Wednesday, 31^st January, 2024. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureau.gov.in.

Reservation in promotion to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: DOPT O.M 28.12.2023

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December 28, 2023

Reservation in promotion to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs)

No. 36012/1/2020-Estt (Res-II)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi,
Dated the 28th December, 2023.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Reservation in promotion to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that the Hon’ble Supreme Court, vide its Judgement dated 30.6.2016, in the WP(C) No.521/2008, titled ‘Rajeev Kumar Gupta Vs. U01, had directed the Government to extend three percent reservation to PWD in all identified posts in Group A and Group B, irrespective of the mode of filling up of such posts. However, subsequently the Hon’ble Supreme Court, vide its Order dated 3.2.2017, in the Civil Appeal No. 1567/2017 titled Siddaraju Vs. State of Karnataka & Ors.’ referred to the prohibition made against reservation in promotion as laid down by the majority in Indra Sawhney & Others v. Union of India & Others (1992) and observed and held that its Judgement dated 30.6.2016 in Rajeev Kumar Gupta needed to be considered by a larger Bench. However, the Hon’ble Supreme Court finally disposed of the Siddaraju matter vide its Judgement dated 14.1.2020 and held that its Judgement in Rajeev Kumar Gupta would bind the Union and State Governments and it must be strictly followed.

2. However, the Union of India needed some clarification with regard to the implementation of the Hon’ble Supreme Court Judgement dated 30.6.2016 and 14.1.2020, and, therefore, Application for Clarification was filed by the UOI before the Hon’ble Supreme Court seeking clarification which inter alia included whether the vacancies for promotion for PwDs would be computed only on the basis of the vacancies against the identified posts or against the vacancies in both identified and non-identified posts and whether the judgement dated 14.1.2020 needs to be implemented on the basis of PwD Act, 1995 or RPWD Act, 2016. Hon’ble Supreme Court disposed of this Application for Clarification vide its Order dated 28.9.2021 directing the Government of India to issue instructions regarding reservation in promotion as provided in Section 34 of the RPwD Act, 2016.

3. Proviso to Section 34 of the RPWD Act, 2016 provides that the reservation in promotion shall be in accordance with such instructions as are issued by the appropriate Government from time to time. Accordingly, DoPT vide its OM of even number dated 17.5.2022 issued detailed instructions for extending the benefit of reservation in promotion to PwDs up to the lowest rung of Group A’ in posts and services under the Central Government. This OM is effective with effect from the date of its issue i.e. 17.5.2022.

4. However, in a Contempt Petition (Civil) No.873/2023 filed by Shri S. S. Sundaram against Department of Revenue, the Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its order dated 18.7.2023 has directed “Though it is pointed out that the judgement of this Court of which breach is alleged, has been complied with effect from 1572023, the fact remains that the judgement is of 30.6.2016 directing the respondents to implement the 1995 Act. Therefore, the respondent will have to consider of giving at least notional promotion to those who are eligible from an earlier date’.

5. The aforesaid directions dated 18.7.2023 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court has been considered in consultation with the Department of Legal Affairs and it has been decided to grant notional promotions to the PwD candidates w.e.f. 30.6.2016 as under:

(i) PwD employees in posts and services of the Central Government, will be considered for grant of the benefit of reservation in promotion up to the lowest rung of Group ‘A’ on notional basis w.e.f. 30.6.2016 subject to their fulfilment of the eligibility conditions as laid down in the DoPT OM of even number dated 17.5.2022 regarding reservation in promotion to PwDs. However, the extent of reservation in promotion may be in accordance with the relevant provisions contained in the PwD Act 1995 and RPWD Act 2016. Further, this benefit may be extended after holding Review DPC as per the extant instructions issued by DoPT on the subject. In case the PwD employees are found eligible and suitable for promotion from any date subsequent to 30.6.2016, then the benefit of reservation in promotion may be extended to them from the date they become eligible for promotion. This promotion on notional basis includes promotion on seniority quota as well as Departmental Examination/Departmental Competitive Examination. In case of Departmental Examination/Departmental Competitive Examination, which has already been held during the period from 30.6.2016 to 16.5.2022, the eligibility of the PwD candidates may be assessed on the basis of their performance in the said examination. The concerned Administrative Authorities are given discretion to consider holding of special examination for assessing the suitability or eligibility of PwD employees for such Departmental Competitive Examination.

(ii) Any such promotion during the period from 30.6.2016 till the PwD employee actually assumes the charge of the post will be only on notional basis and the actual financial benefit of promotion will be effective to them with effect from the date they, actually assume charge of the promoted post, meaning that no financial arrear will be admissible to them for the period from the date on which they get the benefit of notional promotion and the date on which they actually assume or have already assumed the charge of such promoted post.

(iii) Extending the benefit of reservation in promotion to the PwD employees on notional basis between 30.6.2016 and actual assumption of the charge of the post may affect the inter-se-seniority of the officials in various grades. Due to this, there may be cases in which some officials may have to be placed in a select list/seniority list, subsequent to the year of their existing/present seniority list/select list. This may have a chain effect as it may result in revision in seniority lists in subsequent years in many cases which may cause administrative inconvenience. In order to avoid such situation, supernumerary posts may be created to adjust the lien of such PwD employees with effect from the date on or after 30.6.2016, when they become eligible to get the benefit of reservation in promotion, till the availability of vacancy in which the promotion is to be made or till they vacate the post on their retirement, further promotion etc. whichever is earlier.

(iv) The creation of supernumerary post, as stated above, will be personal to the PwD employee who is given the benefit of reservation in promotion on notional basis and such supernumerary post will stand abolished on the date when such PwD employee is adjusted against available vacancy in the grade in which the promotion is given or when that PwD employee vacates the post on his/her retirement, further promotion etc., whichever is earlier.

(v) Ministries/Departments are advised to undertake an exercise to ascertain the requirement of supernumerary posts required by them and submit the proposal for creation of posts to the Department of Expenditure through DoPT. Such proposal shall contain the proposal in respect of the entire Department/Ministry and the proposal in piecemeal shall not be accepted. A certificate to the effect that the proposal is complete in all respects and the requirement of creation of supernumerary posts has been projected in respect of the entire Department may also be furnished along with the proposal. Further, each proposal shall have the concurrence of the Liaison Officer for PwDs of the Department/Ministry concerned and shall be forwarded with the approval of the Secretary of the Administrative Department/Ministry.

(vi) It is clarified that the benefit of notional promotion, as proposed above, shall not adversely affect those PwD candidates who have already been granted the benefit of reservation in promotion in personam in pursuance of the Orders/judgements of various Courts of Law.

6. This issues with the approval of Department of Expenditure conveyed vide their ID Note No.7(1)/E. Coord.I/2017 Part (V) dated 12.12.2023.

(Debabrata Das)
Under Secretary to the Government of India.

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Scrapping of NPS and Restoration of Old Pension Scheme: Rajya Sabha QA – 12.12.2023

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December 28, 2023

Scrapping of NPS and Restoration of Old Pension Scheme: Rajya Sabha QA – 12.12.2023

Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1022
TO BE ANSWERED ON 12th DECEMBER, 2023/ 21 AGRAHAYANA, 1945 (SAKA)

SCARPPING OF NPS AND RESTORATION OF OLD PENSION SCHEME

QUESTION

1022 SHRI RAM NATH THAKUR:
SHRI JAVED ALI KHAN:
Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

(a) whether around 2 million Government employees had gathered in Ramleela ground, New Delhi, during October, 2023 for scrapping of NPS and restoration of Old Pension Scheme;

(b) if so, the details thereof and reaction and response of Government thereto;

(c) whether Government would bring legislation for restoration of OPS in view of huge protest by Government employees across the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b) Ministry of Finance has received representations for scrapping of NPS and restoration of Old pension scheme from time to time. A committee has been set up under the chairmanship of Finance secretary to look into the issue of pensions under National Pension System in respect of Government employees and to inter alia, examine whether in the light of existing framework and structure of the National pension system, as applicable to government employees, any change therein are warranted.

(c) to (e) There is no proposal under consideration of Government of India for restoration of Old Pension Scheme in respect of Central Government employees.

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Relaxation in LTC Rules – Delegation of powers to Ministries/Departments regarding time limit for the submission of the claim

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December 25, 2023

Relaxation in LTC Rules – Delegation of powers to Ministries/Departments regarding time limit for the submission of the claim

F.No. 31011/18/2O23-Estt. (A-IV)
Government of India
Ministry of personnel, public Grievances & pensions
Department of personnel & Training
Personnel Policy A-IV

North Block, New Delhi.
Dated: 21st December 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :– Relaxation in LTC Rules – delegation of powers to Ministries/Departments regarding time limit for the submission of the claim – Reg

The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that rules 14 and 15 of CCS(LTC) Rules, 1988 provide that a claim for reimbursement of expenditure incurred on journey under Leave Travel concession is to be submitted within three months after the completion of the return journey, if no advance had been drawn and within one month after the completion of the return journey if advance had been drawn.

2. Vide DoPT’s OM No. 31011/05/2007-Estt (A) dated 27.09.2007 the above timelines were relaxed, and powers delegated to the Ministries /Departments to admit the claim of reimbursement in respect of LTC journey with the concurrence of the financial advisor without referring the matter to DoPT with the following time lines :-

(a) Up to 6 months, if no advance is drawn; and

(b) Up to 3 months if the advance is drawn, provided the Government servant refunds the entire amount of advance (not merely the unutilized portion) within 45 days of completion of the return journey

3. Now in supersession of DoPT’s OM No. 31011/05/2007-Estt.(A) dated 27.09.2007, it has been decided that the Ministries / Departments with the concurrence of the Financial Advisers and subordinate/attached offices with the concurrence of Head of Department not below the rank of Joint Secretary can admit the claim of reimbursement in respect of LTC journey without reference to DoPT with the following timelines in such cases where a Government servant is not in position to submit the claim within the prescribed time-limit under rule 14 and 15 of CCS(LTC) Rules, 1988 and the Ministries/ Departments/attached offices/subordinate offices are satisfied that he/she was not able to do so due to circumstances beyond his/her control:-

i. Cases where no advance is drawn: Up to six months.

ii. Cases where advance is drawn: Up to three months provided the entire advance amount is returned within three months subject to a clause that the entire amount would be recovered within one lumpsum and interest will be charged on the entire amount of advance from the date of drawal to the date of recovery of amount.

4 . Ministries/Departments/attached offices/ subordinate offices are requested to keep these instructions in view while processing belated LTC claims.

5. These instructions are issued with the concurrence of D/o Expenditure and shall be effective from the date of issue of this O.M.

6. Hindi version will follow.

(Satish Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

To
All secretaries of Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India (As per the standard list)

Copy to:

1. Comptroller & Auditor General of India, New Delhi.
2. Union Public Service Commission, New Delhi.
3. Central Vigilance Commission, New Delhi.
4. Central Bureau of Investigation, New Delhi.
5. Parliament Library, New Delhi.
6. All Union Territory Administrations.
7. Lok Sabha/ Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
8. All Attached and Subordinate Offices of Ministry of personnel, p.G.
& Pensions.
9. Hindi Section for Hindi version.

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