AICPINfor June 2018 is expected on 31st July 2018, even if the AICPIN increase or reduce by 6 points, the DA for the July 2018 will remain at 9%, which means increase of 2% DA is confirmed.
In case AICPIN for June month increase by 7 points i.e 296, then the DA will be 10.02% as on June 2018, but very less chance to get this increase in June 2018. However we have to wait for the AICPIN data to finalize.
Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes from July 2018
F.No.01/04/2016-NS
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
(Budget Division)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 02.07.2018
Office Memorandum
Subject: Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes.
On the basis of the decision of the Government, interest rates for small savings schemes are notified on quarterly basis since April, 2016. Accordingly, the rates of interest on various small savings schemes for the second quarter of financial year 2018-19 staring 1st July, 2018 and ending on 30th September, 2018 shall remain unchanged from those notified for the first quarter of financial year 2018-19.
Reimbursement of Taxes/GST on the prescribed entitlement of Hotel accommodation/Guest House to Central Govt. employees
No. 19030/2/2017.E.IV
Government of lndia
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
New Delhi, the 29th June,2018
Office Memorandum
Sub: Reimbursement of Taxes/GST on the prescribed entitlement of Hotel accommodation/Guest House to Central Govt. employees – reg.
Various references have been received in this Department seeking clarification regarding admissibility of Taxes/GST on the prescribed entitlement of Hotel accommodation/Guest House as mentioned in Para 2E(i) of the annexure to this Department’s OM No. 19030/1/2017-E.lV dated 13.07.2017.
2. The matter has been considered in this Department and it is clarified that the entitlement prescribed in r/o Hotel accommodation/Guest House as mentioned in Para 2E(i) of above mentioned 0M, is exclusive of all Taxes/GST and these Taxes/GST shall be reimbursed to the Govt. employee over and above the prescribed entitlement. Further, reimbursement of GST shall be calculated on the actual charges paid by the Central Govt. employee within his/her prescribed entitlement,
3. This is issued with the approval of Competent Authority.
(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of lndia
Sub: Administrative / disciplinary action against Malpractices Detected by Executive
A Zonal Railway has recently detected two cases wherein salary payments have beep made to non- existent staff. These two cases were detected by the Personnel/Finance Departments who subsequently handed over these cases to Vigilance for further inquiry.
Administrative/ disciplinary action against malpractices is the primary responsibility of the Executive. It is important that the concerned department which has discovered he fraud takes appropriate administrative /disciplinary action on its own initiative in cases where clear irregularity has been detected by them. Administrative action such as suspension/transfer to prevent further damage and tampering of evidence should be taken immediately. Issuing of charge—sheet for fraud discovered by the department itself should be initiated by the department concerned where clear cut irregularity has already been identified, instead of waiting for a further investigation by Vigilance. Immediate action is necessary to ensure that there is visible impact and a message that the administration will come down hard on corruption is sent down the line.
Nevertheless, when cases where clear-cut prima facie corruption/irregularity have occurred, such as in the cases mentioned above, and these have been handed over to vigilance for further investigation, they must be investigated on top priority. Vigilance must work towards completing the investigation reports and putting them up as per procedure within a period of 15 days. Delay occurring due to non-availability of documents or obtaining of clarificatory statements etc, may be brought to the notice of the PHODs/GM for quick resolution.
Necessary action in this regard may be taken accordingly. This has been issued with approval of PED/Vigilance.
(Rajnish Kumar)
Director Vigilance (M)
Railway Board
Revision of criteria for Diet Charges for patients admitted in Railway hospitals
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2005/H/23/6
New Delhi, dated : 13.06.2018
General Managers
All Indian Railways
(Including PUs & RDSO)
Sub: NFIR’s PNM item No. 30/2018 – Revision of criteria for “Diet Charges” for patients admitted in Railway hospitals—regarding.
Ref: This office letter of even number dated 29.10.2010.
The issue of revision of criteria for free/concessional diet for patients admitted in railway hospitals has been engaging the attention of Ministry of Railways for some time. In the meantime, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India vide their Office Memorandum no S.11011/11/2016-CGHS (P)/EHS dated 09.01.2017 have revised the criteria for diet charges respect of CGHS medical beneficiaries. The Basic pay ceiling for free diet in respect of CGHS beneficiaries has been revised as under:
(i) Basic pay / pension / family pension eligible for free diet—Rs. 44,900/-
(ii) Basic pay/pension/family pension eligible for free diet in case of those suffering from TB or mental diseases-Rs. 69,700/-.
(iii) No provision for concessional diet.
After careful consideration in the matter, it has been decided that the criteria of diet charge fixed by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for CGHS beneficiaries be adopted mutatis-mutandis for Railway beneficiaries. Accordingly, the revised criteria for diet charges in respect of Railway Medical beneficiaries would henceforth be as under:
(I) Monetary ceiling limit of Rs. 44,900/- (after implementation of 7th CPC) of basic pay/pension/family pension for the purpose of providing free diet to railway medical beneficiaries;
(II) Removal of provision of concessional diet charges contained in instructions dated 29.02.2010; and
(III) Monetary ceiling s. 69,700/- of basic pay/pension/family pension for the purpose of providing free diet to railway medical beneficiaries suffering from Tuberculosis (TB) or mental disease.
This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate in the Ministry of Railways.
No. 5/1/2018-CPI
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU
‘CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004
DATED: 29th June,2018
Press Release
Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers (CPI-IW) – May, 2018.
The All-India CPI-IW for May, 2018 increased by 1 point and pegged at 289 (two hundred and eighty nine). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.35 per cent between April, 2018 and May, 2018 when compared with the increase of (+) 0.36 per cent between the corresponding months of previous year.
The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Food group contributing (+) 0.68 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Groundnut oil, Fish Fresh, Poultry (chicken), Eggs (.Hen), Milk, pure Ghee, chillies Green, Onion, Brinjal, Cabbage, Carrot, French Bean, Green Coriander Leaves, palak, Potato, Radish, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Wheat, Wheat Atta, Mustard oil, Chillies Dry, Lady’s Finger, Mango (Ripe), Torai, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.
The year-on-year inflation based on CPI-IW stood at 3.96 per cent for May, 2018 as compared to 3.97 per cent for the previous month and 1.09 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 1.66 per cent against 1.33 per cent of the previous month and (-) 1.63 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.
At centre level, Sholapur and Bhilai reported the maximum increase of 6 points each followed by Pune, Kodarma and Godavarikhani (5 points each). Among others, 4 points increase was observed in 2 centres,3 points in 6 centres,2 points in 18 centres and 1 point in 15 centres. On the contrary, Chhindwara, Darjeeling, Jalandhar, Jaipur and Ghaziabad recorded a maximum decrease, 6f 2 points each. Among others, I point decrease was observed in 12 centres. Rest of the 15 centres’ indices remained stationary.
The indices of 36 centres are above All-India Index and 39 centres’ indices are below national average. The indices of Mumbai, Jabalpur and Chhindwara centres remained at par with All-India Index.
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of June, 2018 will be released on Tuesday, 31st July, 2018. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureanew.gov.in.
Removal of age limit of 25 years of medical facilities for dependent children of serving Railway employees and pensioners
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No.2017/H-1/2/10/R.C.F.
New Delhi, dated 18.06.2018
The General Manager,
All Indian Railways and Production Units,
The Director General/RDSO, Lucknow and
The Chief Administrative Officers, DMW, Patiala and Rail Wheel Plant, Bela, Patna.
Sub: Removal of age limit of 25 years of medical facilities for dependent children of serving Railway employees and pensioners.
Ref: Board’s letters no.2008/H-1/2/15 dated 16.02.2009 and 22.02.2018.
The matter of providing medical facilities to son of Railway employees/pensioners after being unemployed has been under consideration of this Ministry due to various representations received from different forums. Similar representations have also been received on the issue of providing medical facilities to divorced or widower son. Ministry of Railways has decided not to provide the medical facilities; once a son gets employed/married though he becomes unemployed or divorced or becomes widower later on, as the case may e.
Advance Correction Slip (S.No 02 Health 2018) amending Para 601 (5) of IRMM-2000 is enclosed.
(Mrs. H. K. Sanhotra)
Jt. Director-II/Health
Railway Board
S.No.023-Health 2018
Advance Correction Slip to Para 601 (5) of IRMM-2000
In para 601 (5) may be substituted as under:
Para 601 (5) : Ministry of Railways has decided not to provide the medical facilities, once a son gets employed/married though he becomes unemployed or divorced or becomes widower later on, as the case may be.
(Authority: Board’s letter No. 2017/H-1/210/R.C.F. dated 18.06.2018)
Age relaxation to the residents of the State of Jammu & Kashmir
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
RBE No. 92/2018
No. E (NG)-II/2018/RR-1/11
New Delhi, dated 20.06.2018
The General Manager,
All Zonal Railways/Production Units,
Chairmen, RRBs/RRCs
(As per standard mailing list).
Sub: Age relaxation to the residents of the State of Jammu & Kashmir.
Kindly refer to this Ministry’s letter of even number dated 06.01.2016 (RBE No. 1/2016) stipulating extension of the currency of relaxation of age limit of 5 years in favour of the residents of State of Jammu & Kashmir for appointment to Central Civil Services and posts, recruitment to which are made to UPSC/SSC or otherwise by the Central Government up to 31/12/2017.
2. Department of Personnel & Training have issued a further notifications No. 15012/1/2014-Estt(D) dated 09.02.2018 and accordingly age relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit to all persons who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from the 1st day of January, 1980 to the 31st day of December, 1989 for appointment to Central Civil Services and posts, recruitment to which are made through UPSC or SSC or otherwise by the Central Government, stands extended up to 31/12/2019.
3. Accordingly, the same is also extended beyond 31.12.2017 to 31.12.2019 for recruitment made by Railway Recruiting agencies.
4. Please acknowledge receipt.
(Ravi Shekher)
Jt. Director Estt. (N)-II
Railway Board.
AICPIN for June 2018 is expected on 31st July 2018, even if the AICPIN increase or reduce by 6 points, the DA for the July 2018 will remain at 9%, which means increase of 2% DA is confirmed.