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Personal Record of Pensioners – Change of Name, Surname, dependent nominee in the service book after the retirement

Personal Record of Pensioners – Change of Name, Surname, dependent nominee in the service book after the retirement

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(DEPARTMENT OF PENSION & PENSIONERS’ WELFARE)

LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 989
(TO BE ANSWERED ON 26.07.2023)

PERSONAL RECORD OF PENSIONERS

989. SHRI VINOD KUMAR SONKAR:
SHRI RAJVEER SINGH (RAJU BHAIYA):
SHRI RAJA AMARESHWARA NAIK:

Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has extant rules/ regulations for maintenance of personal records of the Central Government Pensioners (CGPs) in the country and if so, the details thereof;

(b) whether the CGPs are allowed to get their name changed or surname added in their service book after the retirement from the service and if so, the details thereof including Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of the same;

(c) whether the Pensioners are allowed to change his/her dependent nominee to receive the family pension after his/her retirement and if so, the details thereof including the SOP in this regard;

(d) whether the Government has appointed any nodal officer for the grievances of pensioners in the country and if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the other steps being taken by the Government for the welfare of pensioners in the country?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (DR. JITENDRA SINGH)

(a): Government has introduced online system of pension processing and sanctioning of pensionary benefits to Central Government employees and relevant personal information is captured in the system.

(b): Central Government Pensioners are allowed to change their name/surname in the Services Book in accordance with the instructions applicable to Government servant for change of these details in service book records during service.

(c): Family Pension is given to family of deceased Government servant in accordance with the provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules. However a pensioner can update his family details after retirement.

(d): Government has an online pension grievance redressal mechanism namely “CPENGRAM” and the Nodal Officers have been appointed in each Ministry/Department for handling of grievances of Pensioners.

(e): Government has taken following steps for the welfare of Central Government Pensioners:-

i. Simplification of rules and procedures for pensioners and family pensioners

ii. Implementation of online pension processing and sanctioning system namely “Bhavishya”

iii. Implementation of online Pension grievance redressal mechanism namely “CPENGRAM”

iv. Implementation of a Digital system for submission of life certificate “Jeevan Pramaan”

v. Conducting of Pensioners Awareness Programmes and Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshops

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Constitution of 8th Pay Commission for the Central Government employees: Rajya Sabha QA

Constitution of 8th Pay Commission for the Central Government employees: No such proposal is under consideration

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

RAJYA SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 532

TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023
SRAVANA 3, 1945 (SAKA)

“Constitution of Eighth Central Pay Commission”

532: SHRI JAVED ALI KHAN

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

(a) whether Government has not considered para 1.22 contained in 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) report which recommended that pay matrix of Central Government employees may be reviewed periodically without waiting for long period of 10 years on the basis of Aykroyd formula;

(b) if so, whether Government would constitute Eighth CPC in view of the highest inflation in last 30 years and constitution of Seventh CPC in the year 2013;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Also Read: 8th Pay Commission Latest News

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a): The Government has not considered this issue while according the approval of the revision of pay and allowances based on Seventh Central Pay Commission.

(b) to (d): No such proposal is under consideration with the Government for constitution of Eighth Central Pay Commission for the Central Government employees.

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Setting up of 8th Pay Commission: Rajya Sabha QA

Setting up of 8th Pay Commission: Rajya Sabha QA

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE

RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 550
TO BE ANSWERED ON TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023/ SRAVANA 3, 1945 (SAKA)

SETTING UP OF EIGHTH CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION

550: SHRI RAM NATH THAKUR

Will the Minister of Finance be pleased to state:

(a) whether between January 2016 and January 2023, the pay and pension of Central employees increased by just 42 per cent, whereas, over this same period, the per capita income of country had climbed by 111 per cent;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether as recommended by last three Central Pay Commissions, future pay revision should be done when DA/DR reaches 50 per cent or more than basic pay to neutralize the impact of inflation; and

(d) as the rate of DA/DR is projected to cross 50 per cent or even more from January 2024, whether the Central Government proposed to set up Eighth Central Pay Commission, if so, details thereof?

Also Read: 8th Pay Commission Latest News

ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR FINANCE
(SHRI PANKAJ CHAUDHARY)

(a) & (b): Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) is paid to Central Government employees and pensioners to compensate them for erosion in the real value of their pay and pension on account of inflation. These rates were increased to 42% of the pay and pension in January, 2023. The rates of DA/DR are revised periodically at every six months on the basis of All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW).

(c) & (d): No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.

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Purchase of laptops/notebooks and similar devices for eligible officers – revised guidelines: FINMIN

Purchase of laptops/notebooks and similar devices for eligible officers – revised guidelines: FINMIN

F.No. 03(20)/2022-E.II(A)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
E.II(A) Branch

New Delhi, the 21 July, 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Instructions for the purchase of laptops/notebooks and similar devices for eligible officers—revised guidelines.

In supersession to this Ministry’s Office Memorandum bearing No. 08(34)/2017-E.II(A) dated 20.02.2018 and OM No. 3(6)/2020-E.II(A) dated 27.03.2020, regarding purchase of Note Book/Laptop by Ministries/ Departments & delegation of powers thereof, it has been decided that laptop; tablet; phablet; notepad; ultra-book; notebook; net-book; mobile or devices of similar categories (referred to as ‘Device’ in this OM) may be issued to eligible officers for discharge of official work. These powers shall be exercised in consultation with the Financial Adviser by the Secretary of Ministry/Department, duly taking into consideration the functional requirements and budgetary provisions. However, the Secretary, for justifiable reasons, may delegate these powers to any other authority (not below the level of Joint Secretary). This would, however, be subject to the following conditions:

2. Eligibility:

Section Officer and Equivalent Under Secretary and Equivalent Deputy Secretary or equivalent and above
Upto 50% of sanctioned strength of the Department Upto 50% of sanctioned strength of the Department 100 % of sanctioned strength of the Department

3. Cost of Device: The cost of device shall be Rs. 1,00,000/- + taxes. However, for devices with Make-in-India (MII) component of more than 40%, the price ceiling shall be Rs.1,30,000/- + taxes. The above price ceiling is inclusive of cost of standard software*.

*Standard Software: Any software (Operating System, Antivirus software or MS-Office etc.) that is essential for the running of device towards discharge of official functions/duties.

4. Purchase Procedures: As prescribed under GFRs read with procurement guidelines issued by this department.

5. Safety, Security & Maintenance of Device: The device shall be property of Government upto 4 years from date of purchase. The expenditure to be incurred for the maintenance and upkeep of the device post warranty period is to be borne by the department concerned. However, the officer, who is given the device, shall be personally responsible for safety and security of data/information. The officer concerned will be at liberty to get the device insured at his/her personal cost.

6. Book value of the device: For the purpose of calculation of the book value, a depreciation of 25% per year (pro-rata basis), on straight line method, be adopted. Illustration to determine the book value of the device is given at Annexure-A.

7. Retention of device:

(a) Post completion of four years of usage, the officer shall retain the issued device. Concerned Ministry/Department shall ensure that the data in the device is completely wiped out (data sanitized) before the device is handed over to the officer for retention.

(b) No new device may be sanctioned to an officer who has already been allotted a device, in a Ministry /Department, up to four years except in case of repair which is declared as ‘beyond economical repairs’. In such case, the device shall be retained by the employee without paying any amount and he/she will be eligible for a new device (based on the functional necessity). A BER certificate to this effect shall be obtained from the OEM or its authorized service center or agency/company providing AMC services to the department.

8. Beyond Economical Repair (BER): When repair cost is considered too high (exceeding 50% of book value of equipment taking depreciation into account). Such cases should be dealt on case-to-case basis and should have concurrence of Financial Advisor of the Department.

9. Conditions at the time of transfer, Superannuation etc.:

(a) In case where, at the time of purchase of device if the residual service of the officer is less than 4 years [or in case the officer is transferred/deputed to State Govt. and with residual service of less than 4 years] or the officer leaves the Government Service within 4 years of purchase of such device, the officer concerned will have the option of retaining the device by paying the amount equal to book value of the device on such date of relief from Government of India.

(b) Upon transfer/deputation of the officer to other Ministry/Department/Attached/Sub-ordinate offices of the Government of India or to the State Government in case of Officers of the All-India Services, the officer shall carry the device to his/her new place of posting, this fact should be specifically mentioned in the Last Pay Certificate (LPC) along with copy of the bill.

10. Instructions for Ministries/Departments:

(a) For the officials who are currently holding laptops, notebooks or similar devices in accordance with the provisions of O.M. dt. 27.09.2016, O.M. dt. 20.02.2018 & O.M. dated 27.03.2020, the terms & conditions for retention of the device shall now be governed as per Para 7 of this OM and in case of transfer/deputation/superannuation of the officer provisions of Para 9 above shall be applicable.

(b) The applicability of the provisions of this order to the officers of Armed Forces/Para-Military Forces, officers of MoD & other similar establishments dealing with sensitive data would be subject to restrictions imposed by the concerned departments/organizations duly taking into consideration the security of information. In all such cases the security of the information shall be the responsibility of the concerned department.

11. This OM is applicable to all officers of Ministries /Departments of Government of India (including attached and subordinate offices). However, the following categories are outside the purview of these instructions:

(a) Minister and their personal staff (outsiders whose appointment is co-terminus to the term of Minister).
(b) Public Sector Undertaking & Government Companies
(c) State Governments
(d) Autonomous Bodies
(e) Consultants engaged by Ministries/Departments

12. This is issued with the approval of Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure).

(Avinash K. Nilankar)
Deputy Secretary (E.IIA)

ANNEXURE-A

Example

An eligible officer is issued a device (including standard software) costing Rs. 1,00,000/- plus applicable taxes and levies. Calculation of Depreciation, book value of the device (including software) is as below:

Formula:

Percentage of depreciation = (100/48) X No. of months elapsed or completed from the date of purchase of the device.

Illustration:

Date of purchase of device Date of retirement/leaving the service Completed months Depreciation Book value of the device/amount to be recovered from the employee
20.04.2023 30.04.2024 12 months 25% 75% of the original amount*
20.04.2023 20.10.2024 18 months (100/48)X18 = 37.5% 62.9% of the original amount
20.04.2023 30.04.2025 24 months 50% 90% of the original amount
20.04.2023 19.03.2026 34 months (100/48)X34 = 70.83% 29.17% of the original amount


*Original amount in this case is 1,00,000/- plus applicable taxes and levies.

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Instructions on Timely submission of Annual Immovable Property Return by the members of Central Civil Service/Posts

Instructions on Timely submission of Annual Immovable Property Return by the members of Central Civil Service/Posts

eF.No. 11013/17/2023-PP-A.III
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
(Personnel Policy Division)
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North Block, New Delhi
Dated 14 July, 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Instructions on Timely submission of Annual Immovable Property Return by the members of Central Civil Service/Posts

Department of Personnel and Training has been issuing instructions on filing of Annual Immovable Property Return of the previous year latest by 31st January of the following year, by the members of Central Civil Services/Posts, as required under under Rule 18 of CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964. Sub-rule 1(ii) of Rule 18 of the CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 stipulates that “Every Government servant belonging to any service or holding any post included in Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B” shall submit an annual return in such form as may be prescribed by the Government in this regard giving full particulars regarding the immovable property inherited by him or owned or acquired by him or held by him on lease or mortgage either in his own name or in the name of any member of his family or in the name of any other person”.

2. Accordingly, all Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’ Government servants are required to file Annual Immovable Property Return of the previous year latest by 31% January of the following year invariably. The need for obtaining these returns regularly and making careful scrutiny of the same was reiterated from time to time.

3. Attention, in this regard, is invited to DOPT OM No. 11012/11/2007 dated 14.12.2007 and 27.09.2011 as per which, vigilance clearance, for the purpose of (a) empanelment (b) any deputation for which clearance is necessary, (c) appointments to sensitive posts and assignments to training programmes (except mandatory training), shall be denied to an officer, if he fails to submit his annual immovable property return of the previous year by 31st January of the following year.

4. Attention is also invited to DOPT OM No. 11013/3/2011-Estt.(A) dated 23.09.2013 requesting all Cadre Controlling authorities that the IPRs (to be submitted by 31St January each year) may be placed in public domain by 31% March of that year.

5. Ministries/Departments are, therefore, requested to ensure that these returns are submitted by all Group A and B Officers under their control in respect of every calendar year by 31st January of the next year. It may be impressed upon them that failure on the part of a Government servant to comply with the requirement of the aforesaid rule can form good and sufficient reasons for instituting disciplinary proceedings against him.

6. Further, Ministries/Departments may also ensure that these returns are placed in public domain within the prescribed period of time. Internal Audit may also be conducted by the Ministries/Departments to ensure that these instructions are being followed in letter and spirit.

(Umesh Kumar Bhatia
Director (Pers. Policy)

To
All Ministries/Departments (as per standard list)

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Status of Cadre Review proposals as on 17th July 2023

Status of Cadre Review proposals processed in Cadre Review Division of DoPT from 1st January 2017 to 30th June, 2023 (as on 17th July, 2023)

1. Approved by Cabinet

S. No.Name of the ServiceCRC*
Meeting
Cabinet
Approval
1Central Engineering Service (Roads)25.04.201606.03.2017
2Indian Naval Material Management Service24.10.201322.06.2017
3Indian Defence Accounts Service09.09.201619.07.2017
4Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) (Group ‘A’ Combatised)19.7.201720.12.2017
5Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)15.05.201710.01.2018
6Indian Petroleum and Explosive Safety Service (IPESS)09.01.201702.05.2018
7Indian Railways Personnel Service19.04.201819.02.2019
8Indian Railways Traffic Service19.04.201819.02.2019
9Indian Railways Stores Service19.04.201819.02.2019
10Indian Railways Accounts Service19.04.201819.02.2019
11Indian Railways Service of Mechanical Engineers19.04.201819.02.2019
12Indian Railways Service of Electrical Engineers19.04.201819.02.2019
13Indian Railways Service of Engineers19.04.201819.02.2019
14Indian Railways Service of Signal Engineers19.04.201819.02.2019
15Indo Tibetan Border Police08.02.201923.10.2019
16Indian P&T Building Works02.08.201906.11.2019
17Indian Cost Accounts Service26.08.202025.05.2021
18Indian Railway Health Service10.06.202108.06.2022
19Medical Cadres of CAPFs, NSG & AR30.07.202101.06.2022
20Indian Economic Service20.10.202228.06.2023

* CRC – Cadre Review Committee

Under Secretary (CRD)
17/07/2023

B. Status of Proposals under consideration

S. No.Name of the ServiceStatus
(1) Meeting of Cadre Review Committee held, approval of Cabinet required-16
1.Indian Defence Estates ServiceCadre Controlling Authority (CCA) to take approval of the Cabinet.
2.Indian Naval Armament ServiceCCA to take approval of the Cabinet.
3.Military Engineering Service (IDSE, Surveyor, Architect)CCA to take approval of the Cabinet
4.Central Geological Service Group ‘A’CCA to take approval of the Cabinet
5.Geological Survey of India Chemical Service Group ‘A’CCA to take approval of the Cabinet
6.Geological Survey of India Geophysical Service Group ‘A’CCA to take approval of the Cabinet
7.Geological Survey of India Engineering Service Group ‘A’CCA to take approval of the Cabinet
8.Railway Protection Force (Indian Railway Protection Force Service)CCA to take approval of the Cabinet
9.Indian Radio Regulatory ServiceCCA to take approval of the Cabinet
10.Indian Corporate Law ServiceCCA to take approval of the Cabinet
11.Central Health Service (CHS)CCA to take approval of the Cabinet
12.Indian Ordnance Factories Health Services (IOFHS)DoDP and MoHFW to take necessary action as per directions of CRC.
13.Indian Foreign ServiceCCA to take approval of the Cabinet
14.Indian Civil Accounts ServiceCCA to take approval of the Cabinet
15.Central Engineering Service (Roads)CCA to take approval of the Cabinet
16.Defence Aeronautical Quality Assurance ServiceCCA to take approval of the Cabinet
(2) CRC Meeting held-5
17.Survey of India Group ‘A’CRC meeting held. Necessary action on directions of CRC is being taken by the CCA. Revised proposal received.
18.Indian Skill Development ServiceCRC meeting held. Necessary action on directions of CRC is to be taken by the CCA.
19.Central Labour ServiceCRC meeting held. Necessary action on directions of CRC is being taken by the CCA.
20.Indian Legal ServiceCRC meeting held. Necessary action on directions of CRC is being taken by the CCA.
21.Indian Statistical ServiceCRC recommendations sent to DoE for obtaining approval of Hon’ble Minister of Finance
(3) Pending for consideration of CRC – 0
(4) Pending with Department of Expenditure – 0
(5) Pending with DoPT – 1
22.Central Water Engineering ServiceReply from CCA has been received which is being examined.
(6) Information/clarification/reply pending with CCA – 3
23.Central Engineering Service (CES) (CPWD)Reply to DoPT queries awaited
24.Central Electrical & Mechancial Engineering Service (CE&MES) (CPWD)Reply to DoPT queries awaited
25.Central Architectual Service (CAS) (CPWD)Reply to DoPT queries awaited

Under Secretary (CRD)
17/07/2023

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Coverage under AIS Rules 1958 in place of NPS of those members of All India Services who were recruited against the posts

Coverage under AIS Rules 1958 in place of NPS of those members of All India Services who were recruited against the posts/vacancies advertised/notified on or before 22.12.2003.

No.25011/02/2021-AIS-II(Pension)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

North Block, New Delhi
Dated 13/07/2023

To
The Chief Secretaries
All State Governments and UTS

Subject: Coverage under All India Services (Death Cum Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958, in place of National Pension System, of those members of All India Services who were recruited against the posts/vacancies advertised/notified on or before 22.12.2003.

Sir/Madam,

Consequent on introduction of National Pension System (NPS) vide Ministry of Finance Notification No.5/7/2003-ECB&PR dated 22.12.2003, All India Services (Death-Cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958 and All India Services (Provident Fund) Rules, 1955 were amended vide Notifications dated 07.02.2004 & 17.05.2004 respectively to mandate that the members of All India Services (AIS) appointed on or after 01.01.2004 will be covered under NPS, and that the benefits of the old Defined Benefit Pension Scheme and GPF will not be available to them.

2. Subsequently, on the basis of the judgments of various Hon’ble Courts and Hon’ble CATS allowing benefits of the old Defined Benefit Pension Scheme to Government servants appointed on or after 01.01.2004 against the posts/vacancies advertised for recruitment prior to the notification of NPS (i.e. 22.12.2003), representations have been received in this Department from similarly placed members of AIS requesting extension of benefit of pension scheme under AIS (DCRB) Rules, 1958.

3. The matter has been examined in consultation with the Department of Expenditure and it has been decided that the AIS officers, who which was have been appointed against a post/vacancy which the date advertised/notified for recruitment prior to date of notification of NPS (i.e. 22.12.2003) and who are covered under NPS on joining Service on or after 01.01.2004, may be granted one-time option to be covered under the provisions of old pension scheme under AIS (DCRB) Rules, 1958.

Therefore, members of AIS selected through Civil Services Examination, 2003, Civil Services Examination, 2004 and Indian Forest Service Examination, 2003 are eligible to be covered under these provisions.

4. Further, the members of Service, who prior to joining AIS were selected in a Central Government service which was covered under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 (now 2021) or any other similar rules, are also eligible to be covered under the provisions of D/o P&PW O.M. dated 03.03.2023 and, hence, are eligible to be granted one-time option to be covered under the provisions of old pension scheme under AIS (DCRB) Rules1958.

It is clarified that the mobility from one service to another is subject to continuous service and technical resignation (as provided in this Department’s OM No. 25011/6/2014-AIS(II) dated 04.11.2015).

5. The option exercised by the members of Service in accordance with these instructions shall be placed before the Government of the State on whose Cadre the member of Service is borne. If any clarification is required, a reference may be sent to the Department of Personnel and Training in case of members of Indian Administrative Service; to the Ministry of Home Affairs in case of members of Indian Police Service; and to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in case of members of Indian Forest Service.

6. This option may be exercised by the concerned members of Service latest by 30th November, 2023. The members of Service, who are eligible to exercise the option in accordance with these instructions but who do not exercise this option by the stipulated date, shall continue to be covered by NPS. The option once exercised shall be final.

7. In case the member of Service fulfills the conditions for coverage under AIS (DCRB) Rules, 1958 in accordance with these instructions, necessary order in this regard shall be issued latest by 31 st January, 2024. The NPS account of such member of Service shall, consequently, be closed with effect from 31st March, 2024.

8. The members of Service who opt for old pension scheme under AIS (DCRB) Rules, 1958, shall be required to subscribe to the General Provident Fund (GPF). Accordingly, the Controller General of Accounts (Department of Expenditure) has clarified the following procedure for accounting of the corpus in the NPS account of the member of Service:-

a. Adjustment of Employees’ contribution – Amount shall be credited to the individual’s GPF account and the account shall be re-casted permitting up-to-date interest (FR 16 and Rule 9 of All India Services (Provident Fund) Rules, 1955).

However, for the period of service under Central government, employee contribution shall first be credited to 8658-Suspense Accounts, 8658.00.101-Pay and Accounts Office Suspense ‘Transactions adjustable with Accounts officer (Name of the State Accountant General)’ then the same shall be remitted to Accounts Office of concerned State Accountant General maintaining GPF account by relieving PAO Suspense.

b. Adjustment of Government contribution – Amount contributed towards NPS by the Central Government shall be credited to the account of the Central Government; and Amount contributed towards NPS by the State Government shall be credited to the account
of the State Government.

The portion of the amount representing Government contribution shall be accounted for as (-) debit to object Head 70-deduct recoveries under Major Head 2071-Pension and Other retirement benefit-Minor Head-911 deduct recoveries of over payment subhead -03- “Moneys remitted by PFRDA (AIS)” (GAR 35 and para 3.10 of list of Major and Minor Heads of Accounts).

c. Adjustment of appreciation of investments increased value of subscription on account of appreciation on investments shall be accounted for by crediting the amount to the Central Government or the concerned State Government account, as the case may be, in the proportion in which the adjustment of Government contribution is finalized. Appreciation of investment shall be accounted for by crediting the amount to Govt. Account and other under M.H. 0071-Contribution towards Pension Retirements Benefits 800-Other Receipts.

9.This issues in consultation with Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide ID Note No.1(7)/E-V/2019 dated 04.07.2023 and with Controller General of Accounts vide UO No.TA-3-07001/6/2021-TA-III/cs- 6776/236 dated 07.06.2023 and undated UO No.TA-3-07001/6/2021-TA- Ill/cs-6776/262.

Enclosed: As above.

Yours sincerely

(Kuldeep Chaudhary)
Under Secretary to Government of India
Tel: 011-2309 4714

Copy to:

i. Joint Secretary (Police-I), Ministry of Home Affairs, North Block, New Delhi
ii. Joint Secretary (UTS-I), Ministry of Home Affairs, North Block, New Delhi
iii. Joint Secretary (IFS), Ministry of Environments, Forest & Climate Change, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, New Delhi
iv. All Central Government Ministries/Departments
v. Office of Controller General Of Accounts, Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan, Ministry of Finance, GPO Complex, Block E, Aviation Colony, INA Colony, Delhi-110023
vi. Accountant General in the States and UTS

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Grant of notional increment (as due on 1st July) for the pensionary benefit : Railway Board

Grant of notional increment (as due on 1st July) for the pensionary benefit : Railway Board

MOST IMMEDIATE
COURT CASE MATTER

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. PC-V1/2020/Misc./01

New Delhi, dated: 10.07.2023

The General Managers/ Principal Financial Advisors,
All Zonal Railways & Production Units

Sub: Grant of notional increment (as due on 1st July) for the pensionary benefits to those employees who had retired on 30th of June before drawing the same – Clarification reg.

Ref: Board’s letter No. PC-V1/2020/CC/13 dated 20.06.2023.

Attention is invited to Board’s letter under reference (copy enclosed) whereby all Zonal Railways/ PUs were advised to file a Miscellaneous Application before the concerned Tribunal/ Court in consultation with the contesting counsel seeking further time for compliance of orders granting the benefit of notional increment to the applicants.

2. In spite of above, a number of references are still being received in this office from many railways seeking clarification regarding further course of action to be adopted in the cases on notional increment which are either pending before various courts of law or have been dismissed granting the benefit of notional increment.

Also Read: High Court directed Govt to allow One Increment who retired on 30.6 not only to the petitioner and also to all similar officials who are eligible

3. In this connection, it is stated that recently a proposal for filing SLP against the common order dated 15.12.2022 pronounced by Hon’ble High Court of Allahabad in a batch of Writ Petitions was placed before one of the Ld. ASG whereon it has been opined that after taking due consideration of the facts and legal aspects including the new developments as to the settled law pronounced by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India it is not a fit case to file an SLP before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

4, Considering the above opinion of Ld. ASG furnished in light of Hon’ble Apex Court’s orders dated 11.04.2023 & 19.05.2023, it would be a futile exercise to defend any such cases or to challenge any adverse judgement pronounced by any Tribunal/ Lower Courts in Higher Courts/ Apex Court.

5. Accordingly, all Zonal Railways/PUs are hereby advised not to challenge any adverse judgement pronounced by any lower court/Tribunal before higher courts by way of filing W.Ps/SLPs. Instead, further time may be sought from the concerned Tribunal/ Court for compliance of such orders as already advised vide Board’s letter under reference. The further course of action will be communicated separately on being advised by Deptt. of Personnel & Training.

6. This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

DA: As above

(Jaya Kumar G)
Dy. Director, Pay Commission — VII & HRMS
Railway Board

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IDA from July 2023 for 2017 Pay Scales CPSE Employees – DPE ORDER

IDA from July 2023 for 2017 Pay Scales CPSE Employees – DPE ORDER

No. W-02/0039/2017-DPE (WC)-GL-XIII/2023
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Public Enterprises
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Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block 14, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Dated: the 7th July, 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Board level and below Board level posts including Non-unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) – Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.2017 – Payment of IDA at revised rates – regarding.

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The undersigned is directed to refer to the para 7 and Annexure-III (B) of DPE’s OM dated 03.08.2017 wherein the rates of DA payable to the Board level and below Board level executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs have been indicated. The rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs w.e.f. 01.07.2023 for 2017 Pay Scales is 39.2%.

2. The above rate of DA i.e. 39.2% would be applicable in the case of IDA employees who have been allowed revised pay scales (2017) as per DPE O.Ms. dated 03.08.2017, 04.08.2017 & 07.09.2017.

Also Read: IDA from July 2023 for 2007 Pay Scales CPSE Employees – DPE ORDER

3. All administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the foregoing to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.

4. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

(Naresh Kumar)
Under Secretary

To

All administrative Ministries /Departments of the Government of India.

Copy to:

  1. The Chief Executives of Central Public Sector Enterprises.
  2. Financial Advisers in the Administrative Ministries /Departments.
  3. Department of Expenditure, E-II Branch, North Block, New Delhi.
  4. The Comptroller & Auditor General of India, 9 Deen Dayal Upadhayay Marg, New Delhi.
  5. NIC, DPE with the request to upload this OM on the DPE website. .

(Naresh Kumar)
Under Secretary

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IDA from July 2023 for 2007 Pay Scales CPSE Employees – DPE ORDER

IDA from July 2023 for 2007 Pay Scales CPSE Employees – DPE ORDER

No.W-02/0002/2014-DPE(WC)-GL-XIV/2023
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Public Enterprises
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Public Enterprises Bhawan
Block 14, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003
Dated: the 7th July, 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Board level and below Board level posts including Non- unionised supervisors in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)- Revision of scales of pay w.e.f. 01.01.2007 – Payment of IDA at revised rates-regarding.

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The undersigned is directed to refer to the para 6 and Annexure-II (B) of DPE’s OM dated 26.11.2008 wherein the rates of DA payable to the Board level and below Board level executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs have been indicated. The rate of DA payable to the executives and non-unionized supervisors of CPSEs w.e.f 01.07.2023 for 2007 pay scales is 205.6%.

2. The above rate of DA i.e. 205.6% would be applicable in the case of IDA employees who have been allowed revised pay scales (2007) as per DPE O.Ms. dated 26.11.2008, 09.02.2009 & 02.04.2009.

3. All administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the foregoing to the notice of the CPSEs under their administrative control for necessary action at their end.

4. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.

(Naresh Kumar)
Under Secretary

To

All administrative Ministries /Departments of the Government of India.

Copy to:

  1. The Chief Executives of Central Public Sector Enterprises.
  2. Financial Advisers in the Administrative Ministries /Departments.
  3. Department of Expenditure, E-II Branch, North Block, New Delhi.
  4. The Comptroller & Auditor General of India, 9 Deen Dayal Upadhayay Marg, New Delhi.
  5. NIC, DPE with the request to upload this OM on the DPE Website.

(Naresh Kumar)
Under Secretary

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