6th CPC DA Order from Jan 2024 for CG Employees and Autonomous Bodies: FINMIN Released O.M
No. 1/3(1)/2008-E.II(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi Dated the 3rd June, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Revision of Dearness Allowance to the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. No. 1/3(1)/2008- E.11(B) dated 6th November, 2023 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) in respect of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies, who are continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale/Grade Pay as per 6th Central Pay Commission, shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 230% to 239% of Basic Pay w.e.f. 01.01.2024.
2. The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M.No.1(3)/2008- E.II(B) dated 29th August, 2008 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.
3. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of all organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.
(Dr. Vivek Dwivedi) Under Secretary to the Government of India
To All Ministries/Departments of the Govt. of India (as per standard distribution list) Copy to: C&AG, UPSC, etc.(as per standard endorsement list).
5th CPC DA Order from Jan 2024 for CG Employees and Autonomous Bodies: FINMIN Released O.M
No. 1/3(2)/2008-E.II(B) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure
North Block, New Delhi Dated the 3rd June, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Revision of rates of Dearness Allowance to the employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies continuing to draw their pay in the pay scale as per 5th Central Pay Commission
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s C.M. No. 1/3(2)12008- E.II(B) dated 6th November, 2023 on the subject mentioned above and to say that the rate of Dearness Allowance (DA) in respect of employees of Central Government and Central Autonomous Bodies, who are continuing to draw their pay in the pre-revised pay scale as per 5th Central Pay Commission, shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 427% to 443% of Basic Pay w.e.f. 01.01.2024.
2. The provisions contained in paras 3, 4 and 5 of this Ministry’s O.M.No.1(13)/97- E.II(B) dated 3rd October, 1997 shall continue to be applicable while regulating Dearness Allowance under these orders.
3. The contents of this Office Memorandum may also be brought to the notice of all organisations under the administrative control of the Ministries/Departments which have adopted the Central Government scales of pay.
(Dr. Vivek Dwivedi) Under Secretary to the Government of India
7th CPC Recommendation: Gratuity Limit for Central Government Employees increased to Rs. 25 Lakh as Dearness Allowance reaches 50%
No. 28/03/2024-P&PW (B)/Gratuity/9559 Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi-110003, Dated 30.05.2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Enhancement of maximum limit of Gratuity to Central Government employees on reaching the Dearness Allowance rates to 50% – Implementation of recommendations of the Seventh CPC – reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 38137/2016-P&PW (A) (i) dated 04.08.2016 regarding revision of provisions regulating pension/gratuity/commutation of pension/family pension/disability pension/ex-gratia lump-sum compensation, etc. in implementation of the Government’s decision on the recommendation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.
2. Department of Expenditure vide their OM No. 1/1/2024-E-II(B) dated 12.03.2024 has issued instructions regarding enhancement of Dearness Allowance Rates from 46% to 50% of the Basic Pay with effect from 1st January 2024.
3. Accordingly, as per the Government’s decisions in implementation of the recommendations of the Seventh CPC, the maximum limit of Retirement Gratuity and Death Gratuity under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 or the Central Civil Services (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System) Rules, 2021, would be increased by 25% i.e. from Rs 20.00 Lakh to Rs 25.00 Lakh, with effect from 1st January 2024.
4. All Ministries/Departments are requested to bring the contents of this order to the notice of Controller of Accounts/Pay and Accounts Offices and attached or subordinate offices under them.
5. This issues in consultation with Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide ID Note No. 1(8)/EV/2024 dated 27.05.2024
6. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, this order is issued in consultation with Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.
7. Formal Amendment to the CCS (Pension) Rules. 2021 and the CCS (Payment of Gratuity under NPS) Rules, 2021 will be notified separately.
(Dr. Pramod Kumar) Director to the Government of India
To,
1. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India 2. Principal Director, Office of Comptroller & Auditor General of India, New Delhi 3. Controller General of Accounts, New Delhi 4. CCA, Central Pension Accounting Office, New Delhi.
Extended Timelines for AIS Officer PARs (2023-24): Reporting, Reviewing & Accepting – DOPT O.M dt 27.05.2024
F. No.11059/03/2024-AIS-III Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel & Training ****
North Block, New Delhi Dated: 27th May,2024
To,
The Chief Secretaries of States / UTs
Subject:- Extension of timelines for recording of PARs for the year 2023-24 in respect of AIS officers by the Reporting / Reviewing / Accepting Authorities only – reg.
Sir / Madam,
I am directed to refer to the relevant provisions for recording of PAR under AIS (PAR) Rules, 2007 as amended from time to time. In this regard, reference is invited to the difficulties being faced by the AIS officers in submitting self-appraisal/ recording of PAR for year 2023-24, due to their engagement in ongoing Lok Sabha Election 2024.
2. Accordingly, the matter has been duly considered in this Department and it has been decided with the approval of the Competent Authority to extend the existing timelines for recording PAR for the year 2023-24 by 01 month, in relaxation of Rule 5(1) read with Schedule 2 of AIS (PAR) Rules so as to give sufficient time to each authority, as indicated below: –
Activity
Cut off dates
Â
Existing
Revised
Self Appraisal for current year
31st May, 2024
30th June, 2024
Appraisal by Reporting Authority
31st July, 2024
31st August, 2024
Appraisal by Reviewing Authority
30th September, 2024
31st October, 2024
Appraisal by Accepting Authority
31st December, 2024
31st December, 2024
3. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, no remarks may be recorded after 31st December, 2024 in the PAR of AIS officers for the PAR year 2023-24, in accordance with the 2nd proviso of Rule 5(1) of AIS (PAR) Rules, 2007, as amended.
4. The aforesaid relaxation is accorded as a one-time measure only.
Yours faithfully, Sd/- (Kavita Chauhan) Under Secretary to the Government of India Tel: 011-23093479
Extension of facilities of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to Gramin Dak Sevaks and dependent family members
No. 17-31/2016-GDS-ESIC Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (GDS Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001 Dated: 16.05.2024
To
1. General Secretary, All India Gramin Dak Sevak Union (AIGDSU) 2. General Secretary, All India Postal Employees Union-GDS 3. General Secretary, Bhartiya Gramin Dak Sevak Karamchari Sangh (BGDKS) 4. General Secretary, National Union of Gramin Dak Sevaks (NUGDS)
Subject: Extension of facilities of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) and dependent family members – regarding.
This is regarding the proposal of extension of medical facilities of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) to Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) of this Department.
2. There has been demand from the GDS union representatives to consider providing medical facilities to the GDS and their family members. The Department also felt that necessity of medical facilities to GDS and explored different options in the past including medical facilities under the Employees State Insurance or any other Insurance Service Providers. But none of the option could finally materialized.
3. The Department, therefore, took the matter with National Health Authority for including the GDS and their dependent family members in the flagship scheme of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY- Ayushman Bharat Scheme). It is pertinent to mention here that the proposal to include the GDSs in PMJAY was also apprised to the Union representatives during the formal and informal Union meetings.
4. Now, after several rounds of discussion, the NHA and Department have in principle agreed on an understanding and MoU has been drafted. The salient features of the the scheme are as under:
(i) The scheme is a family floater medical facilities scheme with a upper limit of Rs. 5 lakh per family enrolled at present. Which means that GDSs and their dependent family members would be entitled to a treatment of overall limit of Rs. 5 lakh per year. If the NHA revises the limit in future, the same would also be applicable to the GDSs enrolled as well.
(ii) The scheme facilitates cashless healthcare services to its beneficiaries in any of the public sector hospitals and private network hospital empaneled under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). The Scheme offers a wide range of medical and surgical packages, such as neurosurgery, cardiology etc. The scheme also covers the treatment cost of oncology with chemotherapy for 50 different types of cancer. The Scheme also covers pre-hospitalization and post-hospitalization expenses (upto 15 days), medicines, medical consumables, diagnostic procedures, medical implantation, food services during hospitalization etc.
(iii) The Scheme is proposed to be run on ‘self-support and self-sustaining basis’ and would be mandatory for all the GDSs. The contribution to the scheme would be between Rs.250/- to 300/- per month to be deducted from TRCA of the GDS. The scheme would, however, be reviewed periodically to see its self- sustainability and the contribution to the same may be revised in future, if considered necessary.
(iv) The scheme is presently not in operations in three UTs/States, i.e., Delhi, Odisha and West Bengal. The subscribers of these States/UTs are proposed to be covered under the Central Govt. hospitals (including CGHS empaneled hospitals) in those places for treatment under the scheme.
(v) All the IT Support and operational aspects of the the scheme would be handled by the National health Authority.
3. To avail the medical facilities under the Scheme, the subscribers and their family members should have ADHAAR updated in the portal. The Department has already started compiling data of GDS and their dependent family members and working on the finalizing the SoP as intimated vide letter dated 16th February 2024 written to all HoCs.
4. Keeping in view the benefits and feasibility of the scheme and the fact that it is the only viable option available, all the GDS union representatives are requested to furnish their consent latest by 22.05.2024 on the email address given below. In case of non- receipt of comments by the stipulated date, it would be presumed that the concerned union has no objection to the proposed scheme and the Department would proceed further to finalize other formalities so that the scheme can be launched at the earliest.
5. You are also requested to give vide publicity to the features of the scheme among your members. They may also be advised to go through the detailed features of the scheme from the website of National Health Authority.
Signed by Ravi Pahwa Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC/PAP)
CPSE Women Employees Benefits: Aligning with Central Govt – DPE O.M 29.04.2024
File No. 6(1)2014-DPE (GM)-FTS-1505 Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan Block No.14, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi, the 29th April, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Uniformity in facilities available to women employees of CPSEs in line with similar facilities available to women employees of the Central Government.
Reference is invited to this Department’s OM of even number dated the 18th June, 2014 requesting all the administrative Ministries/ Departments to advise the CPSEs under their administrative control to bring some uniformity in their rules in line with similar facilities available to women employees of the Central Government with the approval of the respective boards, which inter alia outlines following:
(a) Maternity Leave up to maximum period of 180 days (0.M. No.13018/ 2/ 2008-Estt.(L) dated 11th September 2008 of DOPT).
(b) Child Care Leave up to maximum period of 2 years i.e.730 days (O.M.N0.13018/2/2008-Estt.(L) dated 11th September 2008 and 29th September 2008 of DOPT)
(c) Child Adoption Leave up to a maximum of 180 days (O.M. NO. 13018/1/2009-EstL(L) dated 22rl1 July 2009 of DOPT).
(d) In addition, for the benefit of the family there is a provision of paternity leave up to a period of 15 days (O.M. NO. 13018/ 2/98-Est-t. (L) dated 16th July 1999 of DOPT), and
(e) Protection as granted vide Sexual Harassment of Women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal Act, 2013 dated 9th December, 2013).
2. The Department of Personal and Training in its O.M. No. 11020/01/ 2017- Estt. (L) dated 30.8.2019 (copy enclosed) made the following changes, after amendment of Rule 43 C relating to Child Care Leave (CCL):
(a) CCL may be granted at 100% of the leave salary for the first 365 days and 80% of the leave salary for the next 365 days.
(b) CCL may be extended to single male parents who may include unmarried or widower or divorcee employees.
(c) For single female Government servants, the CCL may be granted for six spells in a calendar year. However, for other eligible government servants, it will continue to be granted for a maximum of three spells of a calendar year.
3. CPSEs formulate their own H.R. rules with the approval of their respective boards, in consultation, if required, with the concerned Ministries/ Departments. To protect the interest of women employees these H.R. rules shall invariably incorporate all statutory provisions. Regarding other welfare measures, all the administrative Ministries/ Departments are requested to advise the CPSEs under their administrative control to bring uniformity in their rules in line with similar facilities available to women employees of the Central Government with approval of the respective boards. In any case, there should be no variation in such measures between different grades of employees within a single CPSE.
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.
3/6/2021-P&PW(F) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare ********
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi Dated: 02.05.2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Clarification regarding admissibility of interest over and above the threshold limit of Rupees Five lakhs deducted towards GPF.
The undersigned is directed to say that in accordance with the General Provident Fund (Central Services), Rules, 1960, the amount of subscription to the GPF in respect of a subscriber, shall not be less than 6% of the emoluments and not more than total emoluments of the subscriber.
Subsequently, Rules 7, 8 & 10 of the General Provident Fund (Central Services) Rules, 1960 were amended vide Notification No. G.S.R. 96 dated 15.06.2022. As per the said Notification dated 15.06.2022, the sum of the monthly subscription by a subscriber under the GPF during a financial year together with the amount of arrear subscriptions deposited in that financial year shall not exceed the threshold limit (at present Rupees Five Lakh) referred to in sub clause (i) of clause (c) of the Explanation below sub rule (2) of the rule 9D of the Income Tax Rules, 1962 [as inserted vide Notification No. G.S.R. 604 (E) dated 31.08.2021 of Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue (Central Board of Direct Taxes)].
2. Further, instructions were issued vide this Department’s OM No 3/6/2021- P&PVV (F) dated 11.10.2022 and OM No. 3/13/2022-P&PW(F) dated 02.11.2022 for strict implementation of the above amended provisions of the General Provident Fund (Central Services), Rules, 1960.
3. References have been received in this department for payment of interest on the amount exceeding Rs.5.00 lakhs deducted towards GPF subject to deduction of Income tax for the year 2022-23. The matter for payment of interest on excess amount of Rs. 5.00 lakh towards GPF subscription has been reviewed again in consultation with Ministry of Finance and it has been decided that where the amount of total subscription towards GPF in the year 2022-23 in respect of a Government servant exceeds Rs. 5.00, the interest on the excess subscription may be paid, subject to applicable income tax.
4. All Ministries/Departments are requested that this revised provision may be brought to the notice of the personnel dealing with the GPF matters in the Ministry/Department and attached/subordinate offices there-under for clarification and implementation.
5. This issues with the approval of competent authority.
(Dhrubajyoti Sengupta) Joint Secretary
To All Ministries/Departments of Government of India (as per standard list)
25% Increase in Children’s Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy with 50% DA Hike: DOPT O.M
No.A-27012/01/2023-Pers.Policy(Allowance) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension Department of Personnel & Training
Block-IV, Old JNU Campus New Delhi, 25th April, 2024.
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Clarification on increase in certain allowances by 25% after enhancement of Dearness Allowances w.e.f. 01.01.2024.
The undersigned is directed to refer to para 2(e) of this Department’s O.M. No.A-27012/02/2017-Estt (AL) dated 17.07.2018. This provides that the limits of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy would be automatically raised by 25% every time the Dearness Allowance on the revised pay structure goes up by 50%. References are being received from various quarters with regard to the amount of Children Education Allowance (CEA) and Hostel Subsidy admissible consequent upon enhancement of Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees @ 50% w.e.f. 1st January, 2024 announced vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure O.M. No.1/1/2024-E-II (B) dated 12th March, 2024.
2. Subject to other conditions mentioned in this Department’s O.M. No.A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 17-07-2018, the following shall be the revised limits for CEA and Hostel Subsidy:
a) The amount for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance shall be ₹ 2812.5/- per month (fixed)and Hostel Subsidy shall be ₹ 8437.5/- per month (fixed) irrespective of actual expenses incurred by the Government employee;
b) The reimbursement of Children Education Allowance for Divyang children of Govt. employees shall be payable at double the normal rates i.e.₹ 5625/-per month(fixed),irrespective of actual expenses incurred by the Government employee;
3. The rates of Special Allowance for Child Care to women with disabilities stands revised to ₹ 3750/-per month subject to other conditions mentioned in this Department’s O.M. No. A-27012/03/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 16.08.2017.
4. These revisions are applicable with effect from 1st January 2024.
(Ram Dutt) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
To All Ministries/Departments under Government of India
33rd SCOVA meeting minutes held under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MOS(PP) on 22.02.2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi-reg
No. 42/11/2023-P&PW(D) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare ***
3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New Delhi- 110003 Date:- 03 April, 2024
To
All the Pensioners’ Associations included in SCOVA Vide Resolution dated 26.09.2023
Sub:- Minutes of the 33rd SCOVA meeting held under the Chairmanship of Hon’ ble MOS(PP) on 22.02.2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi-reg
Please find enclosed herewith the minutes of the 33rd Meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) held under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MoS (PP) on 22.02.2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Encl: as above
(Ashutosh Kamar Agrawal) Under Secretary to the Government of India
Minutes of the 33rd Meeting of Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) held under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble MOS(PP) on 22.02.2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
At the outset, Secretary, DoPPW, welcomed Hon’ble MOS(PP), representatives of Pensioners Associations and the officers of various Ministries/Departments/Banks for participating in the meeting. List of participants is annexed.
2. Addressing the participants, Secretary (P&PW) highlighted recent reforms and initiatives undertaken by the Department for the welfare of Pensioners. He highlighted that Department has issued OM on 01.01.2024 stipulating that in case of divorce proceedings in respect of a female Government servant/female pensioner are pending in a Court of Law, the female Government servant/female pensioner can make a request for grant of family pension after her death to her eligible child/children, in precedence to her husband.
3. Thereafter, the Action Taken Report on the unresolved agenda items of 32nd SCOVA meeting, were taken up for discussion which are as follows:
(i) Shortage of Doctors, Specialists and Para-Medical Staff in CGHS posts due to increase in number of patients consequent on merger of Postal Dispensaries and need for creation/sanction of new posts to maintain patient and Doctor/Para-medical staff ratio.
Pensioners’ Associations had mentioned that shortage of Doctors, Specialists and Para-medical staff in CGHS Wellness Centres is affecting smooth functioning of CGHS. Consequent on merger of P&T dispensaries in CGHS, the strength of Doctors/Staff needs to be augmented.
Discussion/Decision on agenda item
It was informed by Addl.Director(CGHS) that for Group-A posts under CGHS, the Central Health Services (CHS) Division and Ministry of Ayush are appointing authority and vacant post are being filled at their level through UPSC.
In 2021, CHS posted 184 doctors to CGHS out of which 29 doctors joined and for year 2022, 74 doctors were posted to CGHS, out of which 52 doctors joined. For the year 2023, offer of appointment will be issued by CHS in due course.
Engagement of retired doctors/staff on contractual basis is being undertaken by the respective Additional Directorates (CGHS) from time to time.
For Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Group C staff under CGHS, the vacant posts are being filled through SSC. As on date, out of 860 vacant posts, 647 candidates have been recommended. For vacant posts, Zonal Heads/ADs have been directed to take up the matter with SSC for expediting the recommendation of candidates for vacant posts
The Chairman, SCOVA directed DoPPW that a meeting may be convened with Chairman (SSC) and Ministry of Health &Family Welfare to expedite the process of selection of Pharmacists/staff against the identified vacancies.
(Action: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and DoPPW)
CGHS extended the date for ABHA ID Creation & Linking with CGHS Card
F. No. Z15025/23/2023/DIR/CGHS 1/3667671/2024 (Comp No.8236195)
15-04-2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
In continuation of the OM No. Z-15025/23/2023/DIBJCGHS, dated 28.03.2024, it is hereby brought to the notice of CGHS beneficiaries, that:
A) Creation of ABHA ID (ABHA number) has been extended for a time period of 90 days, w.e.f. 30.06.2024 (3 months from 30.06.2024).
B) Linking of ABHA number with CGHS card has been extended for a time period of 120 days, w.e.f. 30.06.2024 (4 months from 30.06.2024).
C) In order to assist the CGHS beneficiaries, KIOSKS shall be made operational at all the wellness centres by 30.06.2024.
D) The beneficiaries may visit their nearest CGHS wellness centre on need basis for availing assistance in respect of:
1. updating their mobile number 2. correction of error(s) – in name, year of birth, or gender 3. linking of CGHS beneficiary ID to ABHA number, from 01.07.2024 onwards.
This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
