Fixing of Remuneration in favour of Re-engaged Retired Employees covered under NPS
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD
No. 2018/Trans.Cell/S&T/Contractual Staff
New Delhi, dated: 12.09.2018
The General Manager, All Indian Railways/PUs, NF(Con), CORE
The DG/RDSO/Lucknow, DG/NAIR/Vadodara
CAOs, DMW/Patiala, WPO/Patna, COFMOW/NDLS, RWP/Bela, CAO/IROAF
Sub: Fixing of Remuneration in favour of Re-engaged Retired Employees covered under NPS.
Ref: (1) Board’s letter No. E(NG)-11/2007/RC-4/CORE/1 Dated- 16.10.2017.
(2) DRM/TVC’s Letter No. V/G.157/DRM/Re-engagement dated 28.08.2018.
With reference to DRM/TVC’s letter at (2) and Board’s letter at (1) above, Board (MS, FC & CRB) have approved that the remuneration of re-engaged retired employees covered under NPS may be suitably dealt with, on merit on case to case basis.
This issues with the concurrence of Associate Finance of Transformation Cell of Railway Board.
Kindly acknowledge the receipt and ensure compliance.
IBA proposes Fixed Pay & Variable Pay Scheme/Performance Linked Emoluments based on Operating Profits and Return on Assets
One more round of Bipartite Discussions were held on 29-9-2018 between UFBU and IBA at Mumbai. In continuation of the last round of discussions, IBA wanted to know our reaction to their offer of 6% hike made in the last round of talks. Responding to their question from our side, we pointed out that their offer is too inadequate and we asked IBA to improve their earlier offer.
However IBA proposed that in addition to 6% hike offered by them which would be common to all Banks, additional wage increase can be worked out through a scheme by which in each Bank annual increase in
emoluments can be offered based on Operating Profits and Return on Assets of the individual Bank with a view to add an element of performance linked compensation over and above the uniform pay structure.
IBA detailed their proposal as under:
% increase YoY in Operating Profit
Return on Assets – ROA
Category C
0.01 % to 7 %
– 0.75 to – 0.25
Category B
7.1 % to 15 %
– 0.24 to 0
Category A
Above 15 %
Above 0
No. of days for which Establishment Cost shall be paid out
Return on Assets
Category
A
B
C
Operating Profit (YoY Growth)
A
30
25
15
B
25
20
10
C
10
10
5
Pay Out as % of Establishment Cost
Return on Assets
Category
A
B
C
Operating Profit (YoY Growth)
A
8.2 %
6.8 %
4.1 %
B
6.8 %
5.5 %
2.7 %
C
4.1 %
2.7 %
1.4 %
YoY Growth in Operating Profit
Return on Assets
Category
No. of days for which Establishment Cost will be paid out
Pay Out as % of Establish-ment Cost
Above 15 %
Above 0
AA
30 days
8.2 %
Above 15 %
– 0.24 to 0
AB
25 days
6.8 %
Above 15 %
– 0.75 to – 0.25
AC
15 days
4.1 %
7.1 % to 15 %
Above 0
BA
25 days
6.8 %
7.1 % to 15 %
– 0.24 to 0
BB
20 days
5.5 %
7.1 % to 15 %
– 0.75 to – 0.25
BC
10 days
2.7 %
0.01 % to 7 %
Above 0
CA
15 days
4.1 %
0.01 % to 7 %
– 0.24 to 0
CB
10 days
2.7 %
0.01 % to 7 %
-0.75 to –0.25
CC
5 days
1.4 %
009IBA sought the reaction of UFBU to their proposal. From UFBU, we have pointed out that their above proposal based on performance/profits of the Banks is not an answer to our demand for increase in wages due to inflation, price rise, cost of living, increased workload and job profile of bank employees and officers. We reiterated that the IBA’s offer of 6% hike should be substantially improved upon.
IBA while stating they are not averse to increasing their 6% offer, wanted UFBU to consider their proposal looking to the present varying Operating Profits of the Banks and consequent paying capacity. IBA proposed that UFBU may study their proposal and come out with suggestions or alternative proposals for their consideration. IBA also informed UFBU to revise the demands in terms of total cost in order to arrive at a negotiated solution. It was decided that the issue would be further discussed in the next round of discussions.
Merger of DA with Basic Pay: We proposed that Dearness Allowance upto 6352 points of Consumer Price Index (Quarterly Average of July, August, September, 2017 i.e. DA paid from November, 2016) be merged with Basic Pay for constructing the revised Pay Scales. IBA informed that they would give their reaction in the next round of discussions.
UFBU Meeting: In the UFBU meeting held thereafter, it has been decided to hold UFBU meeting on 14th October, 2018 to discuss the proposal of IBA and give our reactions thereupon.
Renewal of Medical Insurance Policy: The Medical Insurance Policy for serving employees and officers of the Banks is being renewed w.e.f. 1-10-2018 based on the revised quotation received UIIC.
Composite allowance to GDS BPMs – DoP Clarification
No. 17.31/2016-GDS (Pt)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications & IT
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi 110 001,
Dated 28.09.2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Clarification regarding drawl of Composite allowance to GDS BPMs an implementation of recommendations of One Man committee on wages and allowances of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS)
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Directorate’s O.M, of even number dated 25th June, 2018 implementing the recommendations of One Man committee on wages and allowances of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs). In Annexure-I to the aforesaid OM dated 25,062018, it has been laid down that the existing Office maintenance allowance payable to the BPMs @Ids 100.- Per month is replaced by a Composite Allowance For BPMs only and is revised as follows,-
(i) BPMs providing GDS Post Office accommodation which meets the prescribed standards – Rs 500.
(ii) BPMs having BOs at non-standard/rent free accommodation Rs.250/-
2.References have been received seeking clarification for drawl of Composite Allowance which -accommodation is to be treated as standard accommodation or non standard accommodation This issue has been examined in the light of the recommendations made by the One Man Committee headed by Shri Kamlesh Chandra, Retired Member, Postal Services Board and the Committee of Group of Officers and it is seen that for standard accommodation following criteria should be met:.
(i) The GDS Post Office should be situated in one of the following accommodations in order of preference:–
(a) Building owned’by Gram Panchayat
(b) Building owned by Central Government or by State Government such as schools or offices:
(c) BPM’s own house.
(d) proper rented accommodation in a busy place of village
(e) Building owned by NGOs
(ii) Location: The GDS Post Office should be located in the main busy part of the village.
(iii) Size: The minimum size of GDS Post Office should not be less than 100 sq. feet preferably in 10 x 10 dimensions and in ground floor.
(iv) Approach: The post office should have direct access/approach from village road and should be located in front portion of the building in which it is housed. The GDS Post Offices should not be housed in Varandah, Courtyards, Kitchen, under the stairs, bed room, damaged rooms, and makeshift arrangements, isolated building outside the village etc. which are difficult to access/approach by the customer.
(v) Structure: The GDS Post Office accommodation should preferably be a Brick Mortar structure to ensure safety and security. The room should be properly ventilated and lighted and should properly ventilated and lighted and should be properly maintained and white washed.
(vi) Power Supply: The post office room should have electrical power connection for charging of handheld devices and running fan, electricity bulb etc. and a suitable place to install solar panels.
(vii) The accommodation for the GDS Post Office should be exclusively available for post office use. It may work from a village shop but post office working from shop should have an exclusive space to keep the registers, micro ATMs and other items apart space for prominently exhibiting the signage etc giving due importance to post office.
3. In view of this, it is clarified that the BPMs who fulfills prescribed standards mentioned above will be entitled for the drawl of composite allowance @ Rs.500/- Further if the BPMs having Post Office in rent free government accommodation and staying in the Post village will be entitled for the composite allowance @ Rs.250/- equal to the remaining BPMs having non standard accommodations (those who are not fulfilling above standard are treated as non standard accommodations).
4. The above provisions may be brought to the notice of all concerned for information, guidance and necessary action.
5. This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
Yours faithfully
(S.B.Vyavahare)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC)
UPSC allows facility of withdrawal of applications by candidates
Arrangement to be implemented beginning with Engineering Services Examination, 2019
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has allowed the facility of withdrawal of applications by candidates. The arrangement will be implemented beginning with Engineering Services Examination, 2019. This was announced by the Chairman of UPSC Shri Arvind Saxena, while speaking on the occasion of the 92nd Foundation Day Celebrations here today.
The Chairman said that UPSC’s experience with the Civil Services Examination is that roughly 50% of the 10 lakh plus candidates who fill in the application forms for the Preliminary examination actually write the examination. “The Commission has to book venues, print papers, hire invigilators and ship the documents for all the 10 lakh applicants – which turns out to be a 50% waste of energy and resources”, he said. “UPSC’s view is that if we are able to work with genuine and serious candidates, we can give them better facilities and make our system more efficient”, he added. A start is being made with the Engineering Services Examination, 2019 and more examinations will be brought under this arrangement. In order to avail this facility, the candidate has to provide details of application. Separate OTPs will be sent on candidate’s registered mobile number and email id. On successful completion of withdrawal of application, confirmation message will be sent on email and also an SMS. Once application has been withdrawn, it cannot be revived.
With a view to reduce the stress for the candidates, the UPSC has brought an increasing number of exam related interactions and transactions online. In this regard, Shri Saxena said “We are also moving ahead with shifting from a “pen and paper” mode of examination to a computer-based mode. Apart from making the examination process more candidate-friendly, the new systems also serve to cut down the time cycle for each examination.”
Bearing in mind the aspirations of the youth for better job opportunities, the Chairman said that the Commission is now disclosing the scores and ranking of the non-recommended candidates in some examinations on its website and further linking it with the “National Career Services” portal of the Ministry of Labour and Employment. He said, “Central Ministries and organizations can, conceivably take advantage of this arrangement wherein candidates who have cleared a rigorous screening process in the Civil Services, Engineering Services or Combined Medical Services Examinations, but could not find a place in the merit list due to constraints of vacancies, can now look forward to being picked up for other Government, public sector or private sector jobs, from the same data base.” The measure should obviate the need for conducting of multiple and separate examinations by different organizations for posts with similar entry level qualifications, he added. This will reduce the stress on young job aspirants and also the time taken for recruitment by various bodies.
He also referred to the recent judgment of Supreme Court regarding appointment of DGPs of states as well as Government’s proposal of lateral entry into the services. He said these developments have heightened the responsibilities of UPSC.
Referring to the ‘Gandhi Jayanti’ on 2nd October, Shri Saxena said that the bronze Gandhi statue in UPSC building signifies the ethos of Civil Services. He said “the message to aspirants is quite simply this: that when you join the civil services, you join to serve the masses.”
The Members of the Commission, former Chairmen and Members of the Commission, officers and staff of the UPSC were present on the occasion.
Recruitment for the post of DR Junior Accounts Officer in BSNL from open market
(A Government of lndia Enterprise)
Corporate Office, SEA Section
7th Floor, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan
Harish chander Mathur Lane, Janapath
New Delhi – 110 001
No.4-20/2017-SEA BSNL
Dated:- 28.09 2018.
To
All Heads of Telecom Circles,
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited,
(Recruiting Circles Only)
(Andaman and Nicobar, chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, NE-I, NE-II, Orissa).
Sub:- Recruitment for the post of DR Junior Accounts Officer in BSNL from open market through on line competitive examination herd on 5th and 6th Nov 2017.
Kindly refer to this office letter no. 4-7/2018-SEA BSNL dated 28.06.2018 & 13 08.2018 vide which it was asked to furnish the information regarding the document verification and training status of Directly Recruited JAO 2017.’
In this connection it.is intimated that the required information is yet to be received in this office. Therefore, it is once again requested to furnish the following information immediately to ihis office at mail id [email protected] followed by Hard copy.
Name of the Circle
OC
OBC
SC
ST
PH
Total
Total numbers of qualified JAO in the Circle
Total number of candidates reported for
document verification
Total number of candidates sent for training so far
Number of candidates not reported so far
Matter may be given TOP PRIORITY.
This issues with the approval of Competent Authority
DA hike for Puducherry Government Employees from July 2018
Puducherry Government enhanced the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees from 7 to 9 percent with effect from July 1, 2018.
A release from Chief Minister Office (CMO) on Monday said, the central government has enhanced the DA for its employees from 7 to 9 percent with effect from July and orders have been issued in this regard.
GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY Abstract
Grant of Dearness Allowance — Payment of Dearness Allowance to the Union Territory Government Employees — Revised rates effective from 01.07.2018 — Orders -Issued.
Meeting to be held on 01-10-2018 under Chairmanship of Deputy Director General (SR & Legal)
URGENT
No. 08-05/2018-SR
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(SR Section)
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001
Dated:27th September, 2018
To
The Secretary General,
National Federation of Postal Employees, and
The General Secretaries of
All India Gramin Dak Sevaks Union.
All India Postal Employees Union – GDS.
National Union of Gramin Dak Sevaks.
Bharatiya Extra Departmental Employees Union.
Subject: Meeting to be held on 01-10-2018 under Chairmanship of Deputy Director General (SR & Legal) at 03:30 P.M.
Sir,
I am directed say that after going through the notices for Dharna/Demonstration/Strike, DDG (SR & Legal) observed that some unions are not satisfied with the implementation of Kamlesh Chandra Committee Report.
2. Therefore, DDG (SR & Legal) desires to discuss various issues related to Gramin Dak Sevaks mentioned in your letters/notices. For the purpose, DDG (SR & Legal) wants to hold a meeting to be held on 01-10-2018 at 03:30 P.M. in Room No. 347 (D), 3rd Floor, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi.
3. All of you are requested to make it convenient to attend the ibid meeting.
Merger of Central Ground Water Board with Central Water Commission
File No.A-11013/3/2018-E-1 Section
No.11013/3/2018-E-I Section
Government of India
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
The Secretary,
Central Water Commission,
Sawa Bhawan, R.K. Puram,
New Delhi-110086
Subject: Engagement of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmadabad as Consultant of this Ministry for merger of some organisations of this Ministry with Central Water Commission for creation of a new entity “National Water Commission” – regarding.
Sir,
I am directed to say that it has been decided with the approval of the Secretary and concur concurrence of the IFD of this Ministry to engage Indian Institute of Management. Ahmadabad as Consultant of this Ministry for conducting a Study on merger of some organisations of this Ministry with the CWC, for creation of a new entity i.e. ‘National Water Commission”, at the cost to Rs. 15,00,000/- (Rupees Fifteen Lakhs) +applicable GST to be paid to the IIM, Ahmadabad. The expenditure is to be incurred from an appropriate Head of Account or CWC.
2. Administrative Approval are Expenditure Sanction is hereby conveyed for release of 40% of !its, sanctioned amount i.e. Rs. 6,00,000/- (Rupees Six Lakhs) + applicable GST to IIM, Ahmadabad as an advance. The remaining 60% of the amount ie. Rs,9,00,000 (Rupees Nine Lakhs) + applicable GST shall be released after the final report on the study is submitted by the IIM, Ahmadabad.
3. CWC is requested to release the amount from their budgetary head where sufficient funds are available
4. The sanction shall be subject to the following terms and conditions
I. The fest presentation on the study will be submitted by IIM Ahmadabad after 3 weeks from the date of receipt of the advance amount and final presentation shall be made after 2 weeks after the first presentation.
II. The provisions of GM 2017 and Government of India’s directions from erne to time shall be adhered to.
III. I ho reimbursement of GST should be based on production of proof of payment by IIM, Ahmadabad
Yours faithfully,
(Shalini Juneja)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Tel: 2371 4350
Email: [email protected]
