Dress Allowance to Drivers, Group D staff and GO of NVS (HQ), Regional Offices and JNVs
NAVODAYA VIDYALYA SAMITI
(An Autonomous Organization
under Ministry of Human Resource
Development, Department of
School Education & Literacy)
Govt.of India
B-15, Institutional Area,
Sector-62, NOIDA
Uttar Pradesh-201309
F.No. 20-1/2017-NVS(Admn)
Dated :- 30.05.2018
NOTIFICATION
In compliance of the instruction of Govt. of India as contained in OM No. 19051/1/2017-E.IV dated 2nd August, 2017, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, approval of the Competent Authority is hereby conveyed for grant of Dress Allowance in respect of the following categories of staff:-
Sl.No
Category of employee
Rate
Date of effect
1
Driver, Group-D staff
and GO of NVS Hqrs,
Regional Officers and JNVs
Rs.5000/- per annum
1st July, 2017
2. The amount of dress allowance as indicated above shall be credited to the salary of the employee directly once in a year in the month of July.
3. This allowance covers basic uniform of the employee, its maintenance and washing, No other allowance/reimbursement is payable separately.
4. The staff concerned should always attend duty in uniform failing which Dress Allowance paid would be recovered.
NFIR : Imposition of penalties of ‘Dismissal/Removal or Reduction in rank’ on employees in Railways
No. II/5/Part III
Dated: 30/05/2018
The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi
Dear Sir,
Sub: Imposition of penalties of ‘Dismissal/Removal or Reduction in rank’ on employees in Railways – violation of provisions of the Constitution of India – reg.
Ref: G) NFIRos PNM Item No,31/2012.
(ii) Railway Board’s letter No. E(D&A)2012 RG 6-34 dated 30/09/2015.
(iii) NFIR’s letter No. II/5/Part II dated 21/02/2017.
(iv) NFIR’s letter No. II/5/Part III dated 19/02/2018
Pursuant to the NFIR’s Agenda Item No. 31/2012, instructions were re-iterated by the Railway Board vide letter dated 30/09/2015 that the penalties of dismissal/removal/compulsory retirement should not be imposed by the lower authorities merely on the ground that such authority has signed appointment/promotion order, which has actually been approved/ordered by the higher authorities.
In this connection, NFIR again invites the attention of Railway Board vide Federation’s letter dated 21/02/2017, followed by reminder dated 19/02/2018 that under the Article 311 of the Constitution of India no person, who is a member of a Civil Service of the Union or an All India Service or a Civil Service of a State or holds a Civil post under the Union or a State, shall be dismissed or removed by an authority subordinate to that by which he was appointed, as the Schedule of Powers (SoP) created by the Zonal Railways with the approval of General Managers in the Zones/Production Units are in violation of the Article 311.
It is not understood as to how a Group ‘C’ Railway employee appointed by a SA Grade Officer can be removed from service by a Sr. Scale/JA Grade Officer when he is not competent to exercise such power. Federation desires to mention that still the cases of removal/dismissal/compulsory retirement from Railway service in respect of Group ‘C’ employees, imposed by incompetent authorities are being reported to the Federation. In this connection, Federation cites a classic case of Northern Railway, facts of the same are placed below for proper appreciation and issuing suitable clarificatory instructions to the Zonal Railways etc., in general and Northern Railway in particular.
Shri Harminder Singh, Ticket Collector while working in Ferozpur Division of Northern Railway was issued major penalty charge sheet as a result of check conducted by Railway Board Vigilance. He was transfened inter-divisionally to Ambala Division. The DAR inquiry was conducted by the Inquiry Officer.
The Divisional Commercial Manager, Ferozpur (Sr. Scale Offrcer), though wrongly acting as Disciplinary Authority in this case had imposed punishment of removal from service (w.e.f. 03/01/2008) on employee. Surprisingly, the Sr. DCM, Ferozpur acted as Appellate Authority in this case, who while setting aside the punishment of removal from service, reduced the same to reduction in rank as Ticket Collector for a period of ten years vide order dated 27/08/2008.
The Appointing Authority viz., ADRM, Ferozpur, acted as Revisionary Authority in the instant case and further reduced the punishment imposed by the Appeliate Authority (Sr.DCM) i.e. reduction in rank for two years vide ordir dated 06/10/2008. Interestingly, the case has not seen the door of head quarters office and at no stage the Competent Revisionary Authority in head quarters has been involved in this major penalty case.
The employee in the meantime was relieved from Ferozpur Division to Ambala Division. Surprisingly, the ADRM, Ambala instead of implementing the order passed by the ADRM, Ferozpur referred the case to the General Manager, Vigilance, Northern Railway knowing fully well that the punishment of reduction in rank for a period of two years falls within the definition of ‘Major Penalty’, therefore there was no necessity to make reference to the Vigilance organization. This action of the ADRM, Ambala for not implementing the order by the same Authority is highly irregular and in gross violation of Board’s order issued vide letter No. 2012/VI/Meet/5/2 dated 28/11/2017.
The points cited above are sufficient to prove that in the Divisions/Zones,Units, the Administrative Authorities do not care to implement directives issued by the Railway Board from time to time while at the same time the rules/schedule of powers created on the Zones/Units with the approval of General Managers etc., are in gross violation of Article 311 of the Constitution. Federation also reiterates that relevant provisions framed by the Railway Board and the SoPs on the Zones etc., if challenged by the employee before the Court of Law, the Railways and the Railway Board has no ground to defend as the decisions are against the spirit of the Constitution.
NFIR, therefore, requests the Railway Board to kindly issue instructions for modification of the SOPs in terms of constitutional provision, and also to settle the above mentioned case in accordance with the law. Action taken in the matter may be conveyed to the Federation.
Consultation with the Commission in respect of Retired officers of Public Sector Banks
CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION
Satarkta Bhawan, G.P.O. Complex,
Block A, INA, New Delhi-110023
No. 018/VGL/021
Dated 2nd May 2018
Circular No.03/05/18
Subject: Consultation with the Commission in respect of Retired officers of Public Sector Banks – clarifications reg.
The Commission at present is being consulted at two stages in vigilance cases / disciplinary proceedings i.e. first stage advice is obtained on the investigation reports, and second stage advice is obtained before a final decision is taken at the conclusion of the proceedings, as per extant laid down procedures.
2. The Commission while examining references received from various Public Sector Banks for advice has observed instances of non-consultation in matters of retired officers of SMGS-V and above of the Public Sector Banks. Though the levels/categories of officers of SMGS-V and above have been notified for referring cases for advice of the Commission, some PSBs are not consulting the Commission for advice in all matters involving vigilance angle or before initiating action under the Pension Regulations of the respective banks, i.e., first stage advice.
3. It is clarified that the Commission is required to be consulted at first stage as well as second stage, in matters of retired officers, i.e. officers of SMGS-V and above, as per the prescribed procedure when action is proposed to be initiated after retirement under the Pension Regulations too.
4. All Public Sector Banks are advised to ensure as clarified above.
Calendar for Cadre Review of Central Group ‘A’ Services
F.No. I. 11019/9/2018 – CRD
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Cadre Review Division
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Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market,
New Delhi, dated 25/5/2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Calendar for Cadre Review of Central Group ‘A’ Services
The undersigned is directed to say that in terms of this Department’s OM No.I.11011/1/1009-CRD dated 14/12/2010 the ideal periodicity of cadre review is 5 years. Despite the said instructions and repeated reminders, it has been observed that the said periodicity is not followed. The cadre review in some cases is pending for even more than 40 years.
2.In view of the above, this Department has prepared a calendar (Annexure) for cadre review of the Central group ‘A’ Services, which is required to be followed by the Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCA) strictly. The months and year mentioned in the calendar is the time frame by which the cadre review proposal should be submitted by the Cadre Controlling Authorities to DoPT positively.
3.All the CCAs are therefore requested to submit cadre review proposals in accordance with the calendar without any exemption. For other service which have not been mentioned in the calendar and the cadre review is not due, the Cadre Controlling Authority concerned may submit their proposal in accordance with the Cadre Review Guidelines, as and when they feel that the cadre review is required.
4.Any proposal for addition in cadre strength of Central Group ‘A’ Services (Creation, encadrement, upgradation, merger etc.) must be routed through DoPT as reiterated in this Department’s OM No. I. 11019/17/2016- CRD dated 15/2/2017.
Subject : Amendment in norms prescribed for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil/ Defence Sector.
In pursuance of the decision taken by the Board of Governors (BoG) of KVS, in its 109th meeting held on 06.03.2018, the existing norms prescribed for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalaya under Civil / Defence Sector are amended to the extent as given hereunder:-
1. Essential requirement for a new proposal for Kendriya Vidyalaya.
The following essential requirements of KVS will have to be mandatorily fulfilled by the sponsoring authorities for establishment of new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil/ Defence Sector:-
(a) Availability ,of one suitable extent of land, free of cost, as per the exact KVS norms.
(b) Availability of at least 500 employees of the transferable and non-transferable Central Govt. employees including Defence and Para-Military Personnel, Central Autonomous Bodies/ Central PSUs Central Institutes of Higher Learning.
(c) Availability of rent free suitable temporary accommodation as per KVS norms.
If a sponsoring authority fails to fulfil any of the three essential requirements as mentioned from (a) to (c) above, the proposal will not be processed further and will be awarded zero weightage.
2. Relaxations for LWE districts / Hill areas / NER.
The Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts, State of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, North Eastern Region States including the State of Sikkim will be considered separately with relaxed norms as well as ,additional 10 grace points, The special provisions for Districts /States, are given hereunder:-
3. Evaluation of the proposal for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalaya under Challenge Method.
The norms for evaluation of proposal for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Challenge Method including parameters and weightage scores are as under:-
KVS Office-Memorandum of even number dated 20.01.2017 stands modified accordingly.
Sub.:- Guidelines regarding retention of BSNL accommodation in the cases of various events like Retirement, Transfer, and Death.
BSNL Management has been receiving repeated requests/representations from employees for modifying exiting BSNL policy of retention of quarters issued, vide memo No. BSNL/Admn./Staff Qrs./(Retn.)/31-2/2015, dated 19.08.2015, and further revised vide letter dated 08.03.2017. Requests/representations received are primarily for restoration of BSNL retention policy at par with Directorate of Estate’s which existed prior to earlier order under reference.
2. Accordingly, after detailed deliberation, the case of retention policy has been reviewed and it has been decided that retention for BSNL accommodation at Delhi in cases of events of Retirement/Transfer and Death will be as per following details:-
S.No
Event
Permissible Period
(i)
Retirement Cases
Six (6) Months on Normal Licence Fee+Deptt. Charges.
The permissible limit of quarter retention will be 2 Months additional on Normal Licence Fee + Deptt. Charges subject to fulfitment of exigency grounds of medical and education
(ii)
Transfer Cases
First Two (2) on Normal Licence Fee +Deptt. Charges and further Six (6) Months on Double licence Fee + Deptt. Charges
(iii)
Death Cases
Twelve (12) Months on Normal Fee + Deptt. Charges and for a further period of Twelve (12) Months on Normal licences Fee+ Deptt. Charges provided the deceased or missing allottee or any members of family does not own a house at the place of occupation of accommodation.
3 The benefit of retention of quarters as per new dispensation will be accruing from the date of issuance of this order to all BSNL employees including the pensioners who are in occupation of BSNL quarters.
4. Further to above, the existing arrangement followed by BSNL in respect of othe ents/cases will continue to be followed without any alteration
5. This issues with the approval of competent authority.
HEADQUARTERS’ OFFICE
EMPLOYEES’ STATE INSURANCE CORPORATION
(ISO 9001-2000 Certified)
PANCHDEEP BHAWAN, C.I.G. ROAD: NEW-DELHI
No: U-16/30/563/2015/Pro-Cell (SST)/Policy/WUL
Date: 30/05/2018
To,
The Director (Med.) Delhi / Director (Med.) Noida
Medical Superintendent’s— All ESIC Hospitals.
Dean’s — All ESI — PGIMSR’s & Medical Colleges
SSMC’s / SMC’s – All States
Director Insurance Medical Services – All States
Sub: Guidelines regarding reimbursement of B/L Knee Replacement-reg
Reference to the subject cited above, in respect of various queries received in Hqrs Office regarding reimbursement of Bilateral Replacement Knee Surgeries, I am directed to convey that as per the directions of CGHS, Bilateral Replacement Knee Surgeries done in the same sitting are to be treated as two separate entities as is being done in CGHS.
This is for information and further necessary action.
This is issued with the approval of Competent Authority.
Grant of Special Casual Leave (SCL) to office bearers of the AISCSTREA and AIOBCREF/A for attending the Informal Meeting
Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)
No.2017-E(SCT)I/22/5
Rail Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated: 23-05-2018
General Managers (P)
All Inidan Zonal Railways/Production Units etc.
Sub: Grant of Special Casual Leave (SCL) to office bearers of the AISCSTREA and AIOBCREF/A for attending the Informal Meeting.
Ref: (1) Board’s Letter No.80E(SCT)/15/1(Pt.II) dated 21.09.1982
(2) Board’s Letter No.96-E(SCT)I/71/5 dated 28.08.1997
In terms of Board’s letter 21.09.1982 and 28.08.1997, the facility of Special Casual Leave and Special Passes were granted to the office bearers of All India scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes Railway Employees Association (AISCSTREA) and all India OBC Railway Employees Federation/Association (AIOBCREF/A) as and when they are required to attend the Informal meetings at the zonal Railways /Railway Board’s level.
2. However, one of the railway has sought clarification on special Casual Leave to be granted to office bearers of the recognized welfare associations viz. AISCSTREA and AIOBCREF/A for attending the Informal Meeting called for by the Railway Board/Zonal or divisional railway administration.
3. The matter has been examined and it has now been decided that 2 days special casual leave should be granted )one day for informal meeting and one day prior for their internal meeting) plus the journey time to the office bearers of all india scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes Railway Employees Association and All India OBC Railway Employees Federation/Association for attending the Informal Meeting as and when called for by the Administration at Railway Board/Zonal/Divisional level.
JK Civil Services Revised Pay Rules, 2018 – Clarification of doubts
Government of Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department, Civil Secretariat, Srinagar
0.M No. A/PS/DC/Misc/2018-601
Dated: 29-05-2018
Subject : Clarification of doubts expressed on account of implementation of J&K Civil Services Revised Pay Rules, 2018.
Consquent upon implementation of 7th Pay Commission recommendations vide SRO-193 dated 24-04-2018, certain doubts have been expressed which need immediate clarifications as proposed below:-
No.
Doubts
Clarification
1
Whether 2 1/2 days pay is to be calculated on the Basic Pay in the Revised Pay structure or on the existing basic pay?
It is clarified that 2 1/2 days pay shall be calculated on the revised pay as per the existing rules prospectively w.e.f 01-04-2018.
2
What shall be the date of next increment in case an employee opts to continue to draw pay in the pre-revised structure till date of next increment viz.01-07-2016 in terms of rule-5 of SRO-193 dated 24-04-2018?
It is clarified that the date of next increment in such cases shall be 1st of July 2017 as per Rule 10 of SRO-193 dated 24-04-2018 and not 1st of January, 2017.
3
Whether charge allowance as admissible under rules is to be paid on the revised pay or on the existing pay as clarified vide No. PS/DC/Misc/2018 dated 27-04-2018.
It is further clarified that charge allowance admissible under Article 87(a) of J and K Civil Service Regulations, Volume-1 shall continue to be paid at the prescribed rates in the pre-revised pay scale till further orders. However, charge allowance under Article 87(b), shall be admissible on the pay in the revised pay structure.
7th CPC implementation in the Jammu & Kashmir Universities
Office of the Financial Advisor, J&K Universities
(Principal Secretary to Government)
Finance Department
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No. A/Misc (Uni)-2018 318
Dated: 29-5-2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Implementation of 7th CPC recommendations in the State Universities
Ref: (i) University Grants Commission Letter No. F No 23-24/2017 (PS) dated 31st January, 2018
(ii) Approval of the Chancellor (Universities) conveyed vide 0.M No GS-A/Misc (Unv.)/2018/2529 dated 21st of May, 2018.
On the recommendations of the University Grants Commission, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, the Chancellor (Universities) has, in anticipation of the approval of the University Council, authorized implementation of 7th CPC recommendations in the State Universities. Accordingly, the scheme of revision under 7th CPC is extended to State Universities of Kashmir, Jammu, SKUAST, Kashmir and SKUAST Jammu, with effect from 01.01.2016 as per details reflected in Annexure-A. This, however, is subject to following conditions:-
(i) An undertaking shall be taken from every beneficiary under this scheme to the effect that any excess payment made on account of incorrect fixation of pay in the revised Pay Level or grant of inappropriate Pay Level and Pay Cells or any other excess payment made shall be adjusted against the future payments due or otherwise to the beneficiary. An undertaking on prescribed format shall be taken from each employee.
(ii) While the pay will be fixed in the revised scale from 1-1-2016, payment of`salary at the revised rates shall be made from 1-4-2018 as in the case of State Government employees.
(iii) The matters relating to exercise of option, fixation of pay in the revised scale, qualification bar and date of next increment shall be governed by the relevant provisions of rules as contained in J & K Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2018 as amended from time to time.
(iv) Payment of other allowances shall continue to he regulated at existing rates in the pre-revised pay structure till further decision in the matter.
(v) Arrears of salary / pension on account of 7th CPC revision for the period 01-01-2016 to 31-03-2018 shall he paid in cash as per f011owing road map:
a) First installment on 01.01.2019 or thereafter,
b) Second installment on 01-01-2020 or thereafter,
c) Third Installment on 01-01-2021 or thereafter.
(vi) The existing Pay Bands of the posts not specifically identified in the package of revision of UGC scales, but carrying (UGC Pay Bands /scales presently in the Universities shall also be revised to the corresponding Pay Levels in the revised pay structure.
(vii) The 7th CPC revision in favour of University pensioners shall strictly be implemented as per G.0 No. 222-F of 2018 dated 24,04.2018 and SRO 194 of 2018 dated 24.04.2018, forming Annexure-B.
(viii) The increment incentive structure is built-in in the pay structure itself wherein those having M.Phil or Ph.D. degree will progress faster under CAS. Therefore, with effect from 01.01.2016, there shall be no incentives in the form of advance increments for obtaining the degrees of M.Phil or Ph.D.
2) Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department (Financial Advisor, Universities), with the approval of Chancellor of the Universities accordingly, coveys concurrence to the implementation of 7th CPC recommendations by the Universities of Kashmir, University of Jammu and SKUAST — Kashmir, SKUAST, Jammu. The Universities will bring the approval of Chancellor in the matter before the respective University Council for ratification of the decision.
(Navin K. Choudhary),IAS,
Principal Secretary to Government,
Finance Department,
(Financial Advisor Universities).
