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West Bengal – Completion of recovery of Temporary Advances from GP Fund before six months prior to retirement on superannuation

West Bengal – Completion of recovery of Temporary Advances from GP Fund before six months prior to retirement on superannuation

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
AUDIT BRANCH

No.-2229-F(J)-W.B.

Date- 20.06.2018

MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Completion of recovery of Temporary Advances from GP Fund before six months prior to retirement on superannuation

In terms of this department Memo No 2133-F dated 21.03.1981 regarding the sanction of any temporary advance from GP Fund, the competent authority should fix the number of instalments in such a manner that the recovery of the same is completed prior to six months from the date of retirement on superannuation of any subscriber to the fund.

It has been reported by some Head of Offices that recovery of temporary advances are now continuing in some cases even during the last six months prior to the date of retirement on superannuation of the subscriber which is not coherent with the Memo no 2133-F dated 24.03.1981.

After careful consideration the Governor is pleased to decide that the Memo No 2133-F dated 21.03.1981 will remain in force in the matter of recoveries of Temporary advance and the irregularities still continuing shall be rectified by the competent authorities to sanction the Temporary advance immediately in any of the following manners.

1. Monthly instalments for recovery of existing temporary advances from the GP Fund may be re-fixed in such number of instalments so that entire recovery is completed prior to six months from the date of retirement on superannuation.

OR

2. Amount of temporary GP Fund Advance remaining outstanding at the time of six months prior to the date of retirement on superannuation may he converted into Non-refundable advance.

Henceforth, the sanctioning authorities shall at the time of sanctioning Temporary Advance from GP Fund shall fix the number of instalments in such a manner so that the recovery of advance is completed prior to six months from the .date of retirement on superannuation and in no case Temporary Advance shall he sanctioned during the period of last six months prior to the date of retirement on superannuation.

In addition to the above it is also clarified that:-

1 Subscription to the GP Fund shall be stopped compulsorily prior to three months before the date of retirement on superannuation for all categories of State Government employees as per the provision contained in this Department Memo No.620-F(J)/W.B. dated-27.11.2013.

2 Modified versions of Form-10A and 10B introduced vide this Department Memo No.1115- F(J)/ W.B. dated-29.03.2018 shall e applicable only for Group-D State Government employees at present until further order.

(H.K.Dwivedi)
Additional Chief Secretary to the
Government of West Bengal

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DA Order for West Bengal Government Employees (Pre-Revised Scale) from January 2019

DA to the West Bengal Government Employees, Teachers and Non-Teaching Employees of Government aided Educational Institutions, Employees of Statutory Bodies, Government Undertakings, Panchayats including Panchayat Karmee and Municipal Corporation/Municipalities, Local Bodies etc. who are drawing their pay in the Pre-Revised Scale with effect from January 01, 2019.

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL
FINANCE (AUDIT) DEPARTMENT
325, SARAT CHATTERJEE ROAD, NABANNA,
HOWRAH-711 102

No.4038-F(P2)

Dated, the 21st June, 2018

SUBJECT : Grant of Dearness Allowance to the State Government Employees, Teachers and Non-Teaching Employees of Government aided Educational Institutions, Employees of Statutory Bodies, Government Undertakings, Panchayats including Panchayat Karmee and Municipal Corporation/Municipalities, Local Bodies etc. who are drawing their pay in the Pre-Revised Scale with effect from January 01, 2019.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s Order No. 4037-F(P2) dated 21st June, 2018 revising the Dearness Allowance from 100% to 125% with effect from 01-01-2019 in respect of the State Government Employees, Teachers and Non-Teaching Employees of Government aided Educational Institutions, Employees of Statutory Bodies, Government Undertakings, Panchayats including Panchayat Karmee and Municipal Corporations/Municipalities, Local Bodies etc.

Also Read :  West Bengal DA Order from Jan 2019

The rate of Dearness Allowance to the employees who are drawing pay in the Pre-Revised Scale of Pay shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 199% to 242% with effect from 01-01-2019. All other conditions as laid down in 10902-F (P) dated 09-12-2009 will continue to apply.

The Dearness Allowance sanctioned hereinabove shall be rounded off to the nearest rupee in each case.

It has also been decided that in the case of Public Undertaking/Statutory Bodies the additional expenditure shall be borne by such Undertakings/Bodies themselves out of their own resources or out of financial assistance provided to them in the budget and that no additional financial assistance will be given to them on account of sanction of Dearness Allowance.

Sd/- D. K. Mahapatra
OSD & E.O. Special Secretary
Finance Department
Government of West Bengal

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Change in nomenclature of Nursing Staff in CGHS

Change in nomenclature of Nursing Staff in CGHS

A.60011/13/2017-CGHS-II
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
(CGHS-II Section)

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 4th June, 2018

ORDER

Subject : Change in nomenclature of Nursing Staff in CGHS-regarding.

In continuation of this Ministry’s order of even No dated 08.03.2017 & 10.10.2017 on the subject cited above, the nomenclature of following Nursing Staff of Ayurvedic System in CGHS has been changed as mentioned against each, with immediate effect:-

Sl.No. Existing Nomenclature of the post New Nomenclature
1. Staff Nurse (Ayurvedic) Nursing Officer (Ayurvedic)
2. Nursing Sister (Ayurvedic) Senior Nursing Officer (Ayurvedic)

2. The change in nomenclature as mentioned above doesn’t involve change in duties and responsibilities and any additional financial benefits.

3. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.

(Dharminder Singh)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Ration Money Allowance during leave other than LAP – Railway Order

Ration Money Allowance during leave other than LAP – Railway Order

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

RBE No. 88 /2018
New Delhi, dated: 14.06.2018

No. E(P&A)I-2005/ALL/RPF-2

The General Managers and Principal Financial Advisers,
All Indian Railways and Production Units.

Sub: Ration Money Allowance during leave other than LAP.

Intergal Coach Factory, Chennai had sought clarification, whether RPF staff are eligible for payment of Ration Money Allowance during their leave period other than Leave on Average Pay (LAP), i.e. Commuted Leave, Maternity Leave & Paternity Leave.

2. The matter has been examined in Board’s Office in consultation with Ministry of Home Affairs. It is clarified that no Ration Money Allowance is admissible to RPF personnel during Commuted Leave, Maternity Leave and Paternity Leave.

3. The other terms and conditions as stipulated in para 4 of Board’s letter of even number dated 10.06.2009 remain unchanged.

4. This disposes off Intergal Coach Factory’s letter No. PB/CBS/RB dated 11.12.2017.

5. Please acknowledge receipt.

No. E(P&A)I-2005/ALL/RPF-2

(N P Singh)
Jt. Directorate/E(P&A),
Railway Board.

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Railway Orders 2018

Digitally Signed Copies of Special Seal Authority (SSA) are sufficient – CPAO ORDER

Digitally Signed Copies of Special Seal Authority (SSA) are sufficient – CPAO ORDER

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE
TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE,
NEW DELHI-110066

CPAO/1T&Tech / Revision (7th CPC) / 19. Vol.III (E) / 2018 – 19 / 49

18.06.2018

Office Memorandum

Subject : Acceptance of Digitally Signed Authorities

Central Pension Accounting office (CPAO) is issuing Special Seal Authority (SSA) to the Banks/CPPCs electronically through SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) as per the objective of implementation of paperless movement of documents under Digital India.

A printed copy of the digitally signed document is being sent to the pensioners and respective Pay and Accounts Offices (PAOs) of different Ministries / Departments for their information.

Many references have been received in this office as to whether there is a need of a physically signed copy [ink signed] of SSA for processing of the cases or any other related matters. In this context, it is clarified that these digitally signed copies of SSA are sufficient and there is no need for insisting on a physically signed copy by any of the stakeholders.

Pensioners can also download the copy of the Special Seal Authority (SSA) by registering on the Pensioners Service of CPAO through our website www.cpao.nic.in (Brochure of Web Responsive Pensioners service is attached for ready reference)

This issues with the approval of Chief Controller (Pensions)

(Md.Shahid Kamal Ansari)
(Asstt. Controller of Accounts)

Signed Copy

CPAO ORDERS 2018

Reimbursement of Accommodation charges for stay in Hotels as per CCS (TA) Rules – Dept of Posts

Reimbursement of Accommodation charges for stay in Hotels as per CCS (TA) Rules

F. No.17-03/2017-PAP
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)
*****

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi -110001.
Dated: 18th June, 2018.

To
All Heads of Circles,
All GM (PAF)/DAs (P),
All Directors Postal Staff College India/PTCs.

Sub: Reimbursement of Accommodation charges for stay in Hotels as per CCS (Travelling Allowance) Rules -reg

I am directed to inform that this Department has sought clarification regarding reimbursement of accommodation/guest house charges for stay in Hotels as per Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure OM. No/19030/1/2017-E-IV dated 13.07.2017, wherein the revision of travelling allowances is notified.

Ministry of Finance was requested to clarify whether the limit for reimbursement of accommodation charges can be taken without GST and the GST amount debit by Hotels can be reimbursed in full.

Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their OM. No.19030/2/2017-E.IV dated 10th October 2017 has clarified that the ceiling prescribed in para2E (i) of the Annexure to DoE O.M.No.19030/1/2017-E-IV dated 13.07.2017 in r/o hotel accommodation/guest house, is exclusive of all taxes and these taxes shall be reimbursed to the Govt. Employee over and above the ceiling limit.

S/d,
(K.V. Vijayakumar)
Assistant Director General (Estt.)

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Teachers of Government schools can now directly apply for National Teachers’ Award – Shri Prakash Javadekar

Teachers of Government schools can now directly apply for National Teachers’ Award – Shri Prakash Javadekar

Teachers of Government schools can now send their entries directly for National Award for Teachers. Announcing this, Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Prakash Javadekar said that this is a new initiative, as earlier entries were selected by the State Government. He said that Government Teachers themselves can apply for National Award for Teachers. In the new system, Government teachers/heads of schools can nominate themselves online. Three teachers will be selected from every district; likewise 6 teachers will be selected from every state. An independent jury at national level will select 50 outstanding teachers/ heads of schools for the National award for Teachers. Teachers can also upload the videos of their work done.

Shri Javadekar said National jury will select the best teachers for the National Award on the basis of their innovations and revolutionary changes in education system and style of teachings. The purpose of National Award to the Teachers is to celebrate the unique contribution of some of the finest teachers in the country and to honor those teachers, who through their commitment have not only improved the quality of school education but also enriched the lives of their students.

All teachers working in Government and Government aided schools of States/ UTs, Central Govt. Schools i.e. Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), Central Schools for Tibetans (CTSA), Sainik Schools run by Ministry of Defence (MoD), Schools run by Atomic Energy Education Society (AEES) and schools affiliated to C.B.S.E. and C.I.S.C.E. are eligible to apply for National Award for Teachers.

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Haryana G.O – 7th CPC Revised structure of admissibility of TA, Daily Allowance, Travelling Entitlement

Haryana G.O – 7th CPC Revised structure of admissibility of Travelling Allowance, Daily Allowance, Travelling Entitlement

Government of Haryana
Finance Department

ORDER

No, 5/27/98-1FR (FD)

ORDER

Dated the Chandigarh, 20th June, 2018

Subject : Revised structure of admissibility of Travelling Allowance, Daily Allowance, Travelling Entitlement.

Whereas admissibility of Travelling Allowance, Daily Allowance, Travelling Entitlement were revised vide Finance Department office memorandum No.5/27/98-1FR dated 31.12.2010 on the basis of the recommendations of the 6th Central Pay Commission.

Now, the State Government has decided to revise the existing structure of admissibility of Travelling Allowance, Daily Allowance, Travelling Entitlement etc. on the basis of recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission and the recommendations of the Allowance Revision Committee as per Annexure appended to this order. These orders shall be applicable to all the employees of the Haryana Government in accordance with the stipulations included in the said annexure replacing the existing structure to the said extent.

Other terms and condition shall remain unchanged.
These orders shall be effective from 01.05.2018

Place Chandigarh
Date 15.06.2018

T.V.S.N. Prasad
Principal. Secretary to Govt. Haryana,
Finance Department.

Endst. No. 5/27/98-1FR (FD)

Dated the Chandigarh, 20th June, 2018

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Special Allowance for Child Care to differently abled female Haryana Government Employees

Special Allowance for Child Care to differently abled female Haryana Government Employees

Government of Haryana
Finance Department

No. 4/2/2017-5FR (FD)

From

The Principal Secretary to Govt. Haryana
Finance Department.

To
1. All the Administrative Secretaries in the Haryana.
2. The Registrar General, Punjab & Haryana High Court.
3. All the Heads of Department in Haryana.
4. All the Divisional Commissioners in Haryana.
5. All the Deputy Commissioners in Haryana.
6. All the Sub Divisional Officers (Civil) in Haryana.

Dated the Chandigarh, 20th June, 2018

Subject: Special Allowance for Child Care to differently abled female Government Employees.

In the welfare of differently abled female employees, the State Government has decided to introduce the Special Allowance for Child Care to female Government Employees who are differently abled, on the basis of the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission and the recommendations of Allowance Revision Committee with the following conditions:-

1. The rate of special allowance shall be Rs.1500/- (Rs. one thousand five hundred only) per month per eligible child.

2. This allowance shall be effective from 01.05.2018.

3. This allowance shall be admissible to all the female Government Employees with disability of 40% and above as certified by an authority entitled to issue such a certificate as per CSR.

4. This allowance is applicable to disable female employee being mothers of children who are either young or with disability.

5. This allowance shall be admissible to be paid with respect to a maximum of two eldest surviving children.

6. This allowance shall be admissible for two years only, to be paid to the female Government Employees to claim it form the birth of such a child and up to the time such child attains an age of two years.

Secretary Finance
for Principal Secretary to Govt. Haryana,
Finance Department.

Endst. No. 4/2/2017-5FR (FD)

Dated the Chandigarh, 20th June, 2018

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Amendment in the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services Medical Attendance – cum Allowance Rules 1990

Amendment in the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services Medical Attendance – cum Allowance Rules 1990

Government of Jammu & Kashmir
Civil Secretariat, Finance Department.
Civil Secretariat, Srinagar/Jammu

Notification

Srinagar, the 19th June 2018

SRO-277 – In the exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to section 124 of the constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, the Governor is pleased to direct that clause(a) of sub-rule(4) of rule 5 of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Medical Attendance – cum-Allowance) Rules, 1990 shall be substituted by the following; namely:-

“(a) If the government servant himself / herself or any member of his/her family dependent upon him / her is suffering from heart ailment, renal failure, cancer or any other disease/life consuming disease and needs hospital treatment, the treatment may be taken in Acharya Shri Chandra College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Jammu or Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Hospital, Kakryal, Reasi:

Provided that the reimbursement of admissible items / procedures shall be restricted t o t h e rates applicable thereof at Government Medical College Hospital Jammu / Srinagar whichever is less.

Provided further that in the event, such a treatment facility is not available in the Government Medical College Hospital Jammu/Srinagar, but is available in S.K. Institute of Medical Sciences Soura, Srinagar, the reimbursement charges in that case shall be restricted to the rates prevalent in SKIMS Soura, Srinagar or Acharya Shri Chandra College of Medical Sciences and Hospital Jammu or Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Hospital, Kakryal, Reasi, whichever is least”.

By order of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sd/-
(Navin K. Choudhary),lAS,
Principal Secretary to Government
Finance Department

Signed Copy

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