NJCA decided to observe an “All India Demands Day” on 19th September, 2018 – Charter of Demands
NJCA
National Joind Council of Action
4, State Entry Road, New Delhi — 110055
No.NJCA/2018
Dated: August 18, 2018
To,
All Constituents of NJCA,
Dear Comrades,
The NJCA met on 18.08.2018 and has taken a serious note of the indifferent and anti-labour attitude of the government, in not fulfilling its assurances held out to the NJCA on 30th June, 2016 and 6th July, 2016 and decided to revive the decision of the “Indefinite Strike” to compel the government to come to a negotiated settlement on the “Charter of Demands“, forwarded to the Cabinet Secretary vide NJCA’s letter dated 03.07.2018, which includes – (i) Upward Revision of Minimum Wage and Fitment Formula, (ii) Scrapping the New Contributory Pension Scheme, (iii) Allow Option No.1 as one of the Pension Fitment Formula.
The NJCA decided to observe an “All India Demands Day” on 19th September, 2018 through massive demonstrations all over the country. The meeting also decided to forge unity with the State Government Employees, Organizations of the Teachers etc., to compel the governments to retrace their anti-labour steps and to settle all the contentious issues.
The NJCA also decided to start grassroots level preparations, by organizing dhamas, demonstrations, meetings etc., to prepare them for an “Indefinite Strike” to compel the government for settlement of our long pending demands.
NJCA writes to Cabinet Secretary, GOI for Revision of Minimum Wage and Fitment Formula
NJCA
National Joind Council of Action
4, State Entry Road, New Delhi — 110055
No.NJCA/2018
Dated: August 18, 2018
To, The Cabinet Secretary, Government of India and Chairman, National Council/JCM
Dear Sir,
The NJCA of the Constituent Organizations of the JCM met on 18.08.2018 at Delhi and adopted the enclosed Resolution.
The NJCA noted that there is serious agitation amongst the Central Government Employees as the issues of – (i) Upward Revision of Minimum Wage and Fitment Formula, (ii) Scrapping the New Contributory Pension Scheme, (iii) Allow Option No.1 as one of the Pension Fitment Formula, have not yet been resolved and the government is not in a mood to administer justice to those demands.
The NJCA has taken a serious note of the government’s indifferent attitude towards the demands of the Central Government Employees by going back from its assurances, held out to the NJCA, through the Group of Ministers, on 30.06.2016 and 06.07.2016.
Considering the indifferent and anti-labour attitude of the government in not settling the three major demands, mentioned above, the NJCA has decided to revive the decision of an “Indefinite Strike” in all the Central Government Organizations, responsibility of which shall squarely fall on the government.
It is urged upon the government to come to a negotiated settlement on the following issues:-
(a) Upward Revision of Minimum Wage and Fitment Formula
(b) Scrapping the New Contributory Pension Scheme,
(c) Allow Option No.1 as one of the Pension Fitment Formula,
Procedure to process cases to accord exemption for air travel in airlines other than Air India
F.No.9-21/2017-Fin. (Pt-II)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Telecommunications
(Finance Branch)
New Delhi, the 20th August, 2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Procedure to process cases to accord exemption for air travel in airlines other than Air India in individual cases – Regarding.
Reference is invited to Department of Expenditure O.M. No.19024/1/2009-E.IV dated 07.06.2016 on the ‘subject ‘cited above. In this context it is observed that a considerable number of cases in connection With travelling on official tour/LTC in private airlines (other than Air India) are being received for according post-facto approval. Availing the services of private airlines and subsequently seeking post-facto relaxation/approval is not a healthy practice.
2. With a view to avoid the following procedure is prescribed for travelling on official tour/LTC:-
(a)Officers should prepare tour programme sufficiently in advance and tickets for Air India be booked.
(b) The guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance for relaxation to travel by airlines other than Air India must be adhered to and request for relaxation be Submitted at least seven (7) working days in advance from the date of travel.
(c) The tickets in either case should be booked either from the website of the Airlines or through the authorized agents nominated by the Ministry of
(d) Proposals for according post-facto approvals will not be entertained. However, in deserving cases, the proposal may be submitted with full justification for not obtaining prior approval.
3. The contents of this Circular may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) — July, 2018
The All-India CPI-IW for July, 2018 increased by 10 points and pegged at 301 (three hundred and one) On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 3.44 per cent between June, 2018 and July, 2018 when compared with the increase of (+) 1.79 per cent between the corresponding months of previous year.
The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Housing group contributing (+) 8.23 percentage points to the total change. The Food index further accentuated the overall index by (+) 1.30 percentage points. At item level, Eggs (Hen), Goat Meat, Chillies Green, Onion, Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Gourd, Lady Finger, Mango (Ripe), Tomato, Sugar, Cooking Gas, Electricity Charges, Medicine (Allopathic), Primary School Books, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Rice, Coconut Oil, Fish Fresh, Poultry (Chicken), Banana, Coconut, Lemon, Secondary School Books, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.
The year-on-year inflation based on CPI-IW stood at 5.61 per cent for July, 2018 as compared to 3.93 per cent for the previous month and 1.79 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at (-) 0.32 per cent against 0.97 per cent of the previous month and (-) 0.32 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.
At centre level Nagpur reported the maximum increase of 32 points followed by Nasik (28 points) and Ghaziabad, Agra, Lucknow (26 points each). Among others, 23 points increase was observed in 3 centres, 21 points in 2 centres, 20 points in 1 centre, 18 points in 1 centre, 17 points in 2 centres, 15 points in 4 centres, 14 points in 2 centres, 13 points in 2 centres, 12 points in 3 centres, 11 points in 2 centres, 10 points in 3 centres, 9 points in 4 centres, 8 points in 5 centres, 7 points in 1 centre, 6 points in 6 centres, 5 points in 5 centres, 4 points in 3 centres, 3′ points in 8 centres, 2 points in 7 centres and 1 point in 6 centres. On the contrary, Coimbatore recorded a decrease of 2 points. Rest of the 2 centres’ indices remained stationary. The indices of 37 centres are above All-India Index and 41 centres’ indices are below national average.
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of August, 2018 will be released on Friday, 28th September, 2018. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.
Banks will remain open and banking activity will continue unimpeded in the first week of September
Banks will only observe holidays on Sunday, 2nd September and second Saturday, 8th September ; Monday, 3rd September is not a pan India holiday
ATMs in all States will be fully functional; Banks advised to ensure availability of sufficient cash for dispensation from ATMs
It has come to notice that a rumour is circulating in several sections of the social media that banks will be closed for 6 days in the first week of September 2018, causing undue panic among the general public.
It is hereby clarified that banks will remain open and banking activity will continue unimpeded in the first week of September. Banks will only observe holidays on Sunday, 2nd September and second Saturday, 8th September. Monday, 3rd September is not a pan India holiday and banks only in some States where a holiday is declared under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 will remain closed.
Even on those days, ATMs in all States will be fully functional and there will be no impact on online banking transactions. Banks have been advised to ensure that sufficient cash is available for dispensation from ATMs. Banks will remain open on all other days.
Pension Adalat 2018 on 18th September, 2018 – CPAO
Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO)
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
Trikoot-II, Bhikaji Kama Place – 110066
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All Central Civil Pensioners are informed that the Central Pension Accounting Office is going to organize a Pension Adalat, which will be held on 18th September, 2018 at the Central Pension Accounts Office, Bhikaji Cama Place, Trikoot-II, New Delhi-110006.
Therefore, all Central Civil Pensioners/Family Pensioners (except Railway, Defence, Post and Telegraph) are requested to send their complaint filled in as per the prescribed format through e-mail to Sr. Accounts Officer (Co-ordination Section) at [email protected] or via post to this office by 10.09.2018. The prescribed format is available at www.cpao.nic.in. Your complaint will be resolved in the Pension Adalat to be organized on 18.09.2018. Kindly send your P.P.O. number, account number, contact address and telephone number along with your complaint. If the complaint is being sent by post, then please mention “Pension Adalat-2018” on the top of the closed envelope.
Dearness Allowance payable to Central Government employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 7% to 9% of the basic pay with effect from 1st July, 2018.
Cabinet approved the release of additional 2% Dearness Allowance to Central Government employeesand Dearness Relief to pensioners from July 1 2018. Revised DA will be applicable from July 1, 2018. After the announcement, DA percentage will be 9% for CG employees. Transport Allowance will also change based on the latest Dearness Allowance percent.
7th Pay Commission Recommendation for Transport Allowance
Railway Order : Transport Allowance at double the normal rates to persons with disabilities employed in Central Government
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAY (Railway Board)
S. No. PC-VII/112
No. PC-V/2017/A/TA/1
RBE No.117/2018
New Delhi, dated 17/08/2018
The General Managers
All Indian Railways & PUs
(As per mailing list)
Sub: Transport Allowance at double the normal rates to persons with disabilities employed in Central Government.
A copy of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No.21/3/2017-E.118 dated 12th July, 2018 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also.
This issues with concurrence of the Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways. Hindi version is enclosed.
