Regularisation of PPF accounts opened in Joint names
SB Order No. 06/2018
F.No.32-01/2017-SB
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg,
New Delhi-110001.
Dated: 28.05.2018
To,
All Heads of Circles/Regions
Addl. Director General, APS, New Delhi.
Subject :- Regularisation of PPF accounts opened in Joint names
Respected Sir/ Madam,
The undersigned is directed to say that vide their OM No.3/1/2016-NS dated 07.05.2018, the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs (Budget Division), New Delhi have informed that the as per the Public Provident Fund Scheme, 1968, a PPF account can not be opened in joint names, i.e. in the names of more than one individual. Ministry of Finance has been receiving references from various Banks and Post Offices seeking regularization of irregular PPF accounts opened in joint capacity. The matter has been, examined in Ministry of Finance afresh and decided that all the institutions (Dept of Posts/Agency Banks) may undertake a one-time exercise to identify PPF accounts opened in joint capacity in contravention of the provisions of the Scheme and forward a consolidated proposal for regularization of all such PPF accounts opened by various Accounts Offices (Post Offices/Bank Branches) under them to DEA/MoF by August 30, 2018. All such joint accounts shall be considered for regularization by converting, them into single accounts in the name of one of the joint subscribers. Banks/Department of Posts are also required to indicate in their proposals the name of one of the joint subscribers in respect of each such account, in whose name the account may be regularized.
2. The Circles are accordingly requested to launch special drives for the purpose to identify PPF account opened in joint capacity, if any & forward a detailed consolidated proposal for the whole of the Circle, for sending the same onward to DEA/MoF seeking regularization. Circles are requested to take up it on Priority arrange to send their consolidated proposal so as to reach this office by 31.07.2018, so that this office may compile & send the same to DEA/MoF by the due date, i.e. 30.08.2018. The DEA/MoF would consider such joint accounts for regularization by converting them into single account in the name of one of the joint subscribers. It should, therefore be indicated clearly in the proposal as to in whole name (for amongst the joint subscribers) the account is to be made single regularized.
3. It may kindly be noted that no request for regularization in such cases shall be entertained after the said deadline & responsibility would lie on the concerned Circle on account of any additional obligation arising out of court cases or otherwise for opening of such irregular PPF accounts.
This issues with the approval of competent authority.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2016/Safety-1/9/3
New Delhi, dated 01.06.2018
General Managers
All Zonal Railways and
CMD/KRCL
Sub: Award to Railway Staff for Accident Free Service.
Ref:- PNM/NFIR item No. 9/2018
During PNM meeting with NFIR on 26th & 27 April,. 2018, the Federation raised the issue of granting awards to Railway staff for accidents free service and urged-upon the Railway Board to issue clear instructions to Zonal Railways to ensure granting Accident Free Service Awards in a specially organized function, which would boost the morale of the staff.
Railway Board has decided that Accident Free Service Award for the retired staff should be given to them in a retirement function. Board desires that Zonal Railways shall strictly adhere to these instructions.
CPAO ORDER – Submission of Life Certificate (Under NPS – Additional Relief)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE
TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE,
NEW DELHI-110066
CPAO/NPS/Life Certificate/2017-18/166
Dated : 16-01-2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject : SUBMISSION OF LIFE CERTIFICATE (under NPS — Additionai Relief).
Sir/Madam,
Please refer to this office earlier even O.M. No.138 dated 27-11-2017 (copy enclosed) regarding submission of Life Certificates of the pensioner. It is again reiterated that the every year a LIFE CERTIFICATE of the concerned family/disability pensioners is to be sent to this office by the concerned bank branch of the pensioner in the month of November. Two months have passed but this office has not received Life Certificates of some of the pensioners (list enclosed). In the absence of Life Certificate this Office will not be in a position to disburse the family/disability pension for November 2017 onwards till the receipt of the same. Therefore, it is again requested to issue necessary instructions to all the bank branches of your bank for the submission of the Life Certificate of the pensioners to this office immediately either via E-mail I.D. ([email protected]) or FAX (No. 011-26162083) or POST so that the family/disability pension can be credited at the earliest and no hardships are caused to the pensioners.
This issues with the approval of Chief Controller (Pensions).
(Md. ShaWd Kamal Ansari)
Asstt. Controller of Accounts
Subject:– Date up to which enhanced family pension payable.
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare has clarified vide its ID No.1/1(5)2018-P&PW (E) 32206 dated-12.04.2018 that family pension at enhanced rates will be payable for 7 years or till the deceased retired government servant would have attained the age of 67 years had he survived, whichever is less, irrespective of type of retirement, date of retirement and age of superannuation applicable in the case of retired Govt. servant. This would equally apply in all Central Civil Govt. Departments/ Offices including Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Medical Officers.
This issues with the approval of Chief Controller (Pensions).
S/d,
(Md. Shahid Kamal Ansari)
(Asstt. Controller of Accounts)
Guidelines to be followed for holding of Conferences / Workshops / Seminars – FINMIN
No. 19/(36)/E.Coord/2018
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
E.Coord Branch
New Delhi, the 30th May, 2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Guidelines to be followed for holding of Conferences/ Workshops/Seminars, etc. (Domestic & International)
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure has been issuing guidelines for holding of Conferences/ Workshops/ Seminars, etc. (Domestic & International) from time to time with the objective that Ministries/Departments undertake such events keeping in mind the absolute necessity of it and adhering to uÜnost economy. The extant guidelines have been reviewed and stand revised.
2. It has been decided that henceforth only proposals involving expenditure above Rs. 40 lakhs for International as well as domestic Conferences/ Seminars/ Workshops etc, will need to be referred to the Departrnent of Expenditure.
3. International conferences/ workshops / seminars / meetings etc:
i) All proposals involving expenditure of Rs. 40 Lakh or less for holding conferences/ workshops/ seminars} meetings etc. involving participation of foreign delegates may be decided by the Ministry/ Department in consultation with their Financial Adviser The approval of the Minister in Charge, political clearance from Ministry of External Affairs and clearance of Ministry of Home Affairs from security angle (wherever required) shall be obtained.
ii) All Proposals involving expenditure above Rs. 40 (Forty) lakh for incurring expenditure on holding conferences,’ workshops/ seminars/ meetings etc. with international participation should be referred to the Department of Expenditure (DOE) with the approval of the Minister in Charge. political clearance from Ministry of External Affairs and clearance of Ministry of Home Affairs from security angle (wherever required) for obtaining approval of the Cabinet Secretary through Secretary (Expenditure).
iii) Commitment for bearing travel/ accommodation cost on participants from foreign countries should be kept to the barest minimum. Ministries/ Departments shall exercise utmost economy and austerity in this regard
iv) “In-principle” approval of the Minister-in-charge should be taken sufficiently in advance before the event.
v) Priority will be given to those conferences that arise out of international agreements/ obligations. Other conferences etc. should be planned only if there is residual provision in the Budget.
vi) All preparations for holding the conference and other formalities should be completed sufficiently in advance to avoid any last minute hitch and embarrassment.
vii) All administrative arrangements including issuance of invitations should be done after receiving Cabinet Secretary’s approval or as per the powers delegated under this 0M.
Proposals involving RS 40 (Forty) lakh or less may be decided by the Ministry/ Department in consultation with their Financial Adviser. proposals involving expenditure above Rs 40 (Forty) lakh for incurring expenditure on holding conferences/ workshops/ seminars/ meetings etc, with participation limited to Indian delegates only may be referred to Department of Expenditure for approval of Secretary (Expenditure). Approval of Secretary of the Ministry/ Department may be Obtained prior to the file being referred to Department of Expenditure.
5. Autonomous Bodies:
i) Conferences held by Autonomous Bodiesgenerally generate revenue from sponsorships and registrations and most of the time either they do not require government support or require in small portions. Administrative Ministries are competent to grant approval for holding the conferences (whether domestic or international) where no funds are required from Government
ii) However, if Government funds are required and the financial assistance required is more than Rs. 40 Lakhs for International as well as Domestic conferences/ workshops ‘seminars/ meetings etc. such cases shall be referred to Department of Expenditure.
6. General Instructions:
While referring the cases of Conferences etc., whether domestic or international, to Department of Expenditure, following may be strictly adhered to:
(i) Holding of Exhibitions/ fairs/ seminars/ conferences/ workshops etc. abroad should be discouraged except for promotion of trade and business and for projection of ‘Brand India’. For this purpose, depending on the nature of event, if more than one Ministry/ Department is involved, a Nodal Ministry/ Department should be identified to take the lead for coordinating and organizing the event.
(ii) All proposals referred to Department of Expenditure on the subject should be sent at least one month in advance of commencement of the event and only through the Financial Adviser concerned While referring the proposals to the Department of Expenditure, it may be ensured that necessary clearances viz. from Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs etc. and approval of competent authority in the Ministry/ Department have been obtained and placed in the file. In the absence of these, the proposals will be returned without processing in the Department of Expenditure
(iii) Sufficient provision in the relevant Budget should be ensured before such proposals are processed in the Ministry/ Department and before referring proposals to Department of Expenditure. The proposal should clearly indicate the budget provision.
(iv) Stipulated timeline for submission of proposals may be adhered to strictly. It may be noted that henceforth, delayed proposals will not be processed unless accompanied by a Delay Report containing reasons for delay, duly approved by the Administrative Secretary.
(v) Holding of conferences/ workshops / seminars/ meetings etc. in Five Star Hotels is banned except in case of bilateral/ multilateral official engagements held at the level Of Minister-in-Charge or Administrative Secretary with foreign Government or international bodies of which India is a Member. Any deviation in this regard should be referred to the Department of Expenditure with adequate justification.
(vi) Ministries/Departments shall not resort to seeking ex post- facto approval on the proposals since they are liable to be rejected. Hence, adequate advance planning and obtention of all requisite approvals/clearances is emphasized
7. Notwithstanding the enhancement in the prescribed expenditure ceiling, all Ministries/ Departments shall ensure utmost economy in public expenditure.
8. This is in supersession of Department of Expenditure’s earlier instructions on tie subject cited above issued vide following OMs NO.:
CBSE to conduct Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on 16th September, 2018 in 92 cities across the country
The Central Board of Secondary Education will be conducting the 11th edition of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) on 16/09/2018 (Sunday). The test will be conducted in 92 cities all over the country. The detailed Information Bulletin containing details of examination, syllabus, eligibility criteria, examination fee, examination cities and important dates will be available on CTET official website www.ctet.nic.in w.e.f. 12/06/2018 (Tuesday). The aspiring candidates are requested to download the Information Bulletin from above mentioned website only and read the same carefully before applying. The aspiring candidates have to apply online only through CTET website www.ctet.nic.in. The online application process will start from 22/06/2018 (Friday) onwards. The last date for submitting online application is 19/07/2018 (Thursday) and fee can be paid upto 21-07-2018 (Saturday) before 3.30.p.m.
GDS Strike will continue till the demands are achieved
Gramin Dak Sevaks in the Department of Posts are on indefinite strike for last ten days. Indefinite strike percentage is constant and some areas increased. More than 90% strike is recorded all over India.
In protest against inordinate delay, a peaceful Dharna will be conducted at Sanchar Bhavan today at 11-00 A.M. with the participation of Gramin Dak Savaks from nearby districts surrounded by Delhi said S.S. Mahadevaiah, General Secretary, AIGDSU.
He also said that strike will continue till the justified demands are achieved.
No. 5/1/2018-CPI
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU
`CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004
DATED: 31st May, 2018
Press Release
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-1W) — April, 2018
The All-India CPI-IWfor April, 2018 increased by 1 point and pegged at 288(two hundred and eighty eight). On I-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.35 per .cent between March, 201,8 and April, 2018 when compared with the increase of (+) 0.73 per cent between the corresponding months of-previous year.
The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Food group contributing (+) 1.01 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Groundnut Oil, Fish Fresh, Milk, Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower, French Bean, Green Coriander Leaves, Lady Finger, Methi, Palak, Peas, Potato, Radish, Tomato, Apple, Coconut, Lemon, Mango (Ripe), Electricity Charges, Petrol, Tailoring Charges, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Wheat, Gram Dal, Eggs (Hen), Pure Ghee, Chillies Green, Onion, Bitter Gourd, Gourd, Parval, Sugar, Flowers/Flower Garlands, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.
The year-on-year inflation based on CPI-IW stood at 3.97 per cent for April, 2018 as compared to 4.36 per cent for the previous month and 2.21 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 1.33 per cent against 1.68 per cent of the previous month and 0.67 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.
At centre level, Goa reported the maximum increase of 8 points followed by Giridih and Kodarma (5 points each). Among others, 4 points increase was observed in 5 centres, 3 points in 7 centres, 2 points in 14 centres and 1 point in 19 centres. On the contrary, Darjeeling and Rourkela recorded a maximum decrease of 4 points each followed by Ahmedabad and Amritsar (2 points each). Among others, 1 point decrease was observed in 9 centres, Rest of the 17 centres’ indices remained stationary.
The indices of 39 centres are above All-India Index and 38 centres’ indices are below national average. The index of Bengaluru centre remained at par with All-India Index.
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of May, 2018 will be released on Friday, 29th June, 2018. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.
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.
