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)
