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BSNL – Record of discussion of the reconstituted Joint Committee on wage revision for Non-Executive employees

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BSNL – Reconstituted Joint Committee on wage revision for Non-Executive employees: Meeting Minutes

BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED
(A GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ENTERPRISE)
SR Cell, Corporate Office
8thFloor, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan,
Harish ChanderMathur Lane,
Janpath, New Delhi-110001

No. BSNLC0/38-1/SR/2016

Dated.14.03 2024

Sub: Record of discussion of the reconstituted Joint Committee on wage revision for Non-Executive employees w.e.f. 01.01.2017 in BSNL held on 05.03.2024.

The 7th meeting of the reconstituted Joint committee was held on 05.03.2024 in the Library Room, 6th floor, Bharat Sanchar Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi. The following were present in the meeting:

Management Side:

1. Shri R K Goyal CGM (CNTX-North) –  Chairman
2. Shri Saurabh Tyagi CGM (J&K.)   – Member
3. Shri P C Bhatt PGM (CBB)  – Member
4. Smt. Anita Johri PGM (SR) – Member
5. Shri V K Sharma DGM (Estt.) – Special Invite

Staff Side:

1. Shri Animesh Mitra – Member BSNLEU
2. Shri P. Abhimanyu – Member BSNLEU
3. Shri John Verghese – Member BSNLEU
4. Shri Suresh Kumar – Member BSNLEU
5. Shri Menu Mehra – Member BSNLEU
6. Shri Islam Ahmed – Member NFTE (BSNL)
7. Shri Chandeshwar Singh – Member, NFTE (BSNL)
8. Shri K S Seshadri – Member NFTE (BSNL)

At the outset, PGM (SR) welcomed the Chairman and all the participants from the management and staff side and requested them to give their opening comments.

Chairman welcomed all the participants and apprised that although, BSNL is in operational profit but there is no net profit. Accordingly, management had proposed pay scales at 0% fitment, designed to address the stagnation of employees.

GS, BSNLEU stated that management side should not be rigid and should consider agreeing on the pay scales discussed with the last committee. Also, that the views of staff side have not been captured in the minutes of the last meeting. It was agreed that in future, draft minutes will be vetted by staff side, prior to issue.

GS, NFTE stated that wage negotiation should be concluded at the earliest by the management in a positive manner and that both unions were united on their demands.

2.0 MoM of Previous Meeting.

Thereafter, minutes of the last meeting held on 28.11.2022 and 2.12.2022 were perused to recall the discussion held so far. It was reiterated that the new pay scales proposed in the meeting held on 28 11.2022 by Management side had been designed on the following broad principles:

1) There is no reduction in the pay (Basic + DA) of any employee after implementation of new pay scales.

2) Stagnation in the existing pay scales has been largely addressed.

3) As pension contribution is linked to the maximum of pay scale, the new pay scales have been designed optimally to minimise increase in Pension contribution.

4) Financial burden has to be minimum so as to make the proposal viable, as any additional financial burden is to be met only from internal resources of the company.

2.1 Multiplication Factor and Span

a) it was informed that the pay scales in 2007 were designed as per details given below:

  • Multiplication factor of 1.91 to 1.94 was used for the minimum of the pay scale.
  • Multiplication factor of 2.30 to 2.53 was used for the maximum of the pay scale.
  • Span of scale was 18 stages

b) New pay scales proposed by the management side are designed as below:

  • Multiplication factor of 2.20 to 2.45 has been used for the minimum of the pay scale.
  • Multiplication factor of 2.40 to 2.87 has been used for maximum of pay scale.
  • Span of pay scale is from 18-28 stages.

2.2 Financial Impact

Staff side was informed that:

a) New pay scales have been designed to take care of stagnation issue.

b) The implementation of new pay scales will result in an additional burden of increased pension contribution in case of absorbees and increased EPF contribution in case of Direct Recruited who are under stagnation.

c) There are a number of CPSUs which are loss making and the government has to decide in totality. Whatever proposal Joint Committee recommends, should be with minimum financial implication.

3.0 Current Data.

Stagnation position as at November 2021

Total No. of Absorbed Non- Executives  18515
Total No. of BSNL Recruitee Non-Executives   14491
Total No. of Non- Executives as at Nov. 2021  33006
 Total No. of Non- Executives Stagnating   9205
Percentage of Stagnation  28%

Latest data was apprised by DGM Establishment as below

Stagnation position as at 01.01.2024

Category  Total Non-Executives  No. of Stagnating NE %age of NE stagnating 
Absorbed  15936 13285 83.36
BSNL Recruited 14054 3150 22.41
Total  29990 16435 54.8


Retirement of Non- Executives during last four years:

2020-2021  3744
2021-2022  1786
2022-2023  1642
2023-2024    1416 (as on 10 3 2024) 

4.0 Discussions.

Management side informed that:

1 Stagnation in non-executive cadres, as on 1.02.2024, is much higher (54.80%) as compared to that in executive cadres (2%)

2. On an average 1500 non-executives will be retiring every year and non-revision of pay scales was impacting them the most.

3. Even with 0% fitment, additional financial outgo on account of increased pension contribution, EPF contribution eic. should be around 900 cr. p.a.

Staff side stated that:

1. Employees were not responsible for the loss situation of the company.

2. The pay scale finalized in the meeting held on 27.7.2018, through consensus, should be implemented by the Management.

3 Pay scale span of Non-executives should be at par with the pay scale span of executives.

4. Proposed scales did not address all cases of stagnation and pay anomaly.

It was agreed that staff side will provide data/live cases of pay loss, pay anomaly and stagnation by 15.3.2024.

CGM, J&K gave the vote of thanks and it was agreed that the next meeting will be held on 22nd March 2024 at 3 pm.

This is issued with the approval of competent authority.

(Asha Bawalia)
DGM (SR)

To
All Members of Joint Committee

Copy to:
1. PPS to CMD, BSNL 2. PS to Dir HR, BSNL Board

Source : http://nftechq.co.in/

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Dearness Allowance to Railway Employees from Jan 2024: Railway Board Order

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Dearness Allowance to Railway Employees from Jan 2024: Railway Board Order

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAILWAY BOARD

PC-VII No.- 213
RBE No : 26/2024

File No. PC-VII/2016/1/7/2/1

New Delhi, dated: 15.03.2024

The General Manager/CAOs(R),
All India Railways & Production Units,
(As per mailing list)

Sub: – Grant of Dearness Allowance to Railway employees – Revised Rates effective from 01.01.2024.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter RBE No. 118/2023 dated 23.10.2023 (F.No. PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/1) on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 46% to 50% of the Basic Pay with effect from 1st January, 2024.

Also Read: 7th CPC Salary & DR Calculator with updated DA, TA & HRA (Jan 2024)

2. The term ‘Basic Pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.

3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of Rule 1303 (FR 9(21)), Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume-II (Sixth Edition – 1987) – Second Reprint 2005.

Also Read: FinMin releases order for 4% Dearness Allowance Hike from January 2024

4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.

5. The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary of March, 2024.

6. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.

(Jaya Kumar G)
Deputy Director, Pay Commission-VII & HRMS
Railway Board

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Gramin Dak Sevaks financial upgradation Scheme 2024: Dept of Posts Order

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Gramin Dak Sevaks financial upgradation Scheme 2024: Department of Posts Order

17-31/2016-GDS (Financial Upgradation)
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts
(GDS Section)

Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg
New Delhi 110 001

Dated: 15.03.2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Introduction of Gramin Dak Sevaks (Grant of financial upgradation) Scheme, 2024 on completion of 12, 24 and 36 years of continuous engagement- reg.

The Department of Posts in consultation with Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has decided to introduce Gramin Dak Sevaks (Grant of financial Upgradation) Scheme, 2024 [GDSFU]. As per the scheme, all the GDSS would be entitled to a fixed addition of Rs. 360/-, Rs. 460/- and Rs. 600/- per month in the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) on completion of 12, 24, and 36 years of continuous engagement as regular GDS on the basis of Special performance report / terms and conditions, as prescribed by the Department. A copy of the GDSFU, Scheme, 2024 containing terms and conditions is attached as Annexure to this OM.

2.The scheme shall be applicable to all GDS engaged on regular basis in accordance with the GDS (Conduct and Engagement) Rules, as amended from time to time. The fixed addition will neither be linked to Dearness Allowance nor would count for annual increase.

3. This OM issues with the concurrence of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance ID Note Number. 07-31/2006-E-III (A) dated 12.03.2024. The GDSFU scheme will be effective from issue of this O.M.

4.Hindi version will follow.

(Ravi Pahwa)(Ravi Pahwa)
Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC/PAP)

To
All the Chief Postmasters General / Post Masters General

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DIRGHAYU : Mobile app for Central Civil Pensioner/Family Pensioners – CPAO

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DIRGHAYU : CPAO released mobile app for Central Civil Pensioner / Family Pensioners

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE
TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAIVIA PLACE,
NEW DELHI-110066

CPAO/IT&Tech/Mobile App/92/2023-24/191

Dated: 08.03.2024

Office Memorandum

Subject: “DIRGHAYU” Mobile Application.

As you are aware that CPAO has developed an in house mobile application “DIRGHAYU” for the use of Central Civil Pensioner/Family Pensioners to facilitate pensioners in the latest mobile world and to improve the ease of living.

DIRGHAYU Mobile App has following features:

  • Online registration of pensioners on the basis of PPO. date of Birth and date of Retirement.
  • It gives the personal and retirement benefits details mentioned in the PPO.
  • Facility to download SSAs along with revised pension authorities.
  • Pensioners can register and track the status of the grievances registered on CPAO website, thus pensioners can access another tool of grievance resolution.
  • The App shows the last 24 transitions related to pension and monthly hank accounts statements also.
  • A security feature is available at the time of registration of pensioners to verify them through mobile OTP [one time password).
  • App. is also available in Hindi Language.
  • M PIN feature has started to keep pensioner’s details- safe
  • iOS version has been developed and made available for use by pensioners w.e.f 15.12.2023.

Some measures for promotion of the app are suggested as under:-

1. Physical Banner/poster/Pamphlet/Standee may be placed in Branches of your bank.

2. Link of Mobile App i.e.

and may be shared with Pensioners/family Pensioners through electronic mode.

3. The app may also be promoted on the official website of your bank.

Inforgraphic creations on Dirghayu App has already been shared on social media (copies enclosed). You are requested to take requisite measures for promotion of the app.

This issue with the approval of Competent Authority.

(Ajay Chaudhary)
Sr.Accounts Officer(IT&Tech)

To
1. All the Head of CPPCs/GBLI/GBD of Authorized Banks.

Copy to: 1. PS to CC(P)
2. P.A. to CA
3. PA to Dy.CA

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Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists: DOPT O.M dt 13.03.2024

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Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists: DOPT O.M dt 13.03.2024

No. AB-14017/41/2013-PP(RR)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension
Department of Personnel & Training

New Delhi, the 13th March, 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revised Flexible Complementing Scheme for Scientists

Based on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission (6th CPC), the Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS) for Scientists, that existed in some of the scientific Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, was modified and instructions on Modified Flexible Complementing Scheme were issued by this Department vide O.M. No.AB-14017/37/2008-Estt(RR) dated the 10th September 2010. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has also formulated the Personnel Policy for Group-A S&T Officers of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology vide O.M File No.2(11)/2016-Pers III dated 19.09.2016. These guidelines are not applicable to DRDO and Departments of Atomic Energy and Space, where the Scientists are governed by another scheme called Merit Based Promotion Scheme.

2. Subsequent to the issue of these guidelines, a need was felt for enhancing the educational qualifications in the MFCS by several Ministries/Departments in order to recruit Scientists as per their work function and detailed deliberations were held on the issue. Keeping in view that the field of Science and Technology is evolving, the requests of the various Ministries/Departments have been examined and suitably incorporated in the revised scheme. In order to obviate future concerns relating to interpretation regarding Educational Qualifications or inclusion of new disciplines, the revised scheme provides for setting up of an Inter-Ministerial Committee under Secretary, DoPT with Secretary, DST as Member and Secretary of the concerned Ministry/Department as the co-opted Member.

3. A revised FCS is appended to this OM. Provisions of Revised FCS would be effective from 01.07.2024. All Scientific Ministries / Departments presently implementing MFCS and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology shall initiate action for incorporating the provisions of the Revised FCS by amending the provisions of relevant recruitment rules so that RRs are brought in conformity with the provisions of the Revised FCS.

4. The Ministries/Departments may bring the Scheme to the notice of concerned autonomous Organizations under their administrative control for placing the same before their respective Governing Bodies for adoption.

5. Hindi version will follow.

(J. Sriram Murty)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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Centre unveils Financial Upgradation Scheme For 2.56 Lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks

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Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils financial upgradation scheme for 2.56 lakhs Gramin Dak Sevaks working in Department of Posts

Union Minister of Communications, Railways and Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw today unveiled a financial upgradation scheme to improve service conditions and remove stagnation in service of more than 2.56 lakhs Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) working in the Department of Posts. The GDSs serve as the backbone of the Department of Posts in rural areas and play a vital role in delivering postal and financial services to the remotest part of our nation.

KEY FEATURES OF THE GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS (GRANT OF FINANCIAL UPGRADATION) SCHEME, 2024.

  • Every Gramin Dak Sevak will get three financial upgradations on completion of 12, 24 and 36 years of service amounting to Rs 4,320/-, Rs. 5,520/-, and Rs 7,200/- per annum respectively.
  • This is in addition to the remuneration provided to GDS in the form of ‘Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA)’.
  • In a significant step to improve the service conditions of GDS, this scheme is expected to benefit more than 2.56 lakh GDSs and remove stagnation in their service.

संचार मंत्री श्री अश्विनी वैष्णव ने डाक विभाग में कार्यरत 2.56 लाख ग्रामीण डाक सेवकों के लिए वित्तीय उन्नयन योजना का शुभारंभ किया

केन्द्रीय संचार, रेल और इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स एवं सूचना प्रौद्योगिकी मंत्री श्री अश्विनी वैष्णव ने आज डाक विभाग में कार्यरत 2.56 लाख से अधिक ग्रामीण डाक सेवकों (जीडीएस) की सेवा शर्तों में सुधार और सेवा में ठहराव को दूर करने के लिए एक वित्तीय उन्नयन योजना का शुभारंभ किया। ग्रामीण डाक सेवक ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में डाक विभाग की रीढ़ की हड्डी के रूप में कार्य करते हैं और देश के दूरवर्ती भाग तक डाक और वित्तीय सेवाएं पहुंचाने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं।

ग्रामीण डाक सेवक (वित्तीय उन्नयन अनुदान) योजना, 2024 की मुख्य विशेषताएं :

  • प्रत्येक ग्रामीण डाक सेवक को 12, 24 और 36 वर्ष की सेवा पूरी करने पर तीन वित्तीय उन्नयन प्राप्त होंगे जिनमें क्रमश: 4,320 रुपये, 5,520 रुपये और 7,200 रुपये प्रति वर्ष की राशि होगी।
  • यह ग्रामीण डाक सेवकों को समय से संबंधित निरंतरता भत्ता (टीआरसीए) के रूप में प्रदान किए जाने वाले पारिश्रमिक के अतिरिक्त है।
  • ग्रामीण डाक सेवकों की सेवा शर्तों में सुधार के महत्वपूर्ण कदम के रूप में इस योजना से 2.56 लाख से अधिक ग्रामीण डाक सेवकों के लाभान्वित होने और उनकी सेवा में ठहराव दूर होने की आशा है।

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One-Time Relaxation for Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy due to New Education Policy 2020

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One-Time Relaxation for Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy due to New Education Policy 2020

No. A-27012/01/2023-Pers. Policy(Allowance)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Block-IV, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi
Dated: 14th March, 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy in accordance with New Education Policy 2020.

The Government of India has implemented the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Keeping in view the NEP 2020, the following modification have been carried out in the para 2(p) of O.M. No. A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 17-07-2018:-

“The CEA and Hostel Subsidy is admissible in respect of children studying from three classes before class one to 12th standard (irrespective of nomenclature of class) and also for the initial two years of a diploma/certificate course from Polytechnic / ITI / Engineering College, if the child pursues the course after passing 10th standard and the Government servant has not been granted CEA/hostel subsidy in respect of the child for studies in 11th and 12th standards.”

Further, it has also been decided to grant one time relaxation for reimbursement of CEA/Hostel Subsidy to those Government employees whose children have to repeat one additional class due to implementation of New Education Policy 2020.

Also Read: Children Education Allowance

3. The OM shall come in to effect from the academic year 2023-24 onwards.

4. This issues with the approval of competent authority.

(J S Kanth)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

To
All Ministries/Departments under Government of India

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DOPT Order: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April 2024 for Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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DOPT Order: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April 2024 for Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

F. No.12/4/2020-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Establishment (JCA) Section

2nd Floor, ‘B’ Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 14th March, 2024.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2024 – Birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

It has been decided to declare Sunday, the 14th April 2024, a holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India.

2. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India may bring the above decision to the notice of all concerned.

Also Read : Central Government Offices Holiday List 2024: DOPT ORDER

(Parveen Jargar)
Deputy Secretary to Govt. of India

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7th CPC Salary & DR Calculator with updated DA, TA & HRA (Jan 2024)

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7th CPC Salary & DR Calculator with updated DA, TA & HRA (Jan 2024)

The Union Cabinet approves an additional 4% Dearness Allowance (DA) hike for Central Government Employees and Dearness Relief to pensioners with effect from 1st Jan 2024. This increase brings the DA to 50% of the basic pay. Following the announcement, the Ministry of Finance (FinMin) also released the dearness allowance order

As a result of the Dearness Allowance hike, there will be a corresponding increase in the Transport Allowance, Dearness Allowance, and total salary.

Some other allowances will also increase once the dearness allowance crosses 50%. When DA reaches 50%, certain allowances and pay components are increased as recommended by the 7th Pay Commission. Here are the details of those allowances.

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Children Education Allowance
  • Special Allowance for Child Care
  • Hostel Subsidy
  • TA on Transfer
  • Gratuity Gratuity Ceiling
  • Dress Allowance
  • Mileage Allowance for Own Transport
  • Daily Allowance

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

Based on the 7th CPC recommendations, the Ministry of Finance released Office Memorandum No. 2/5/2017-E.II(B) on July 7, 2017, for the implementation of the 7th CPC House Rent Allowance (HRA). The order mentions that HRA rates would be revised to 30%, 20%, and 10% for cities categorized as X, Y, and Z, respectively, when the Dearness Allowance (DA) crosses 50%. However, there has been no official order released for implementing the new HRA rates.

To facilitate easy calculation, 7th CPC salary calculators now include both the old and new HRA rates. This allows users to estimate their salary under both scenarios (pre and post-DA exceeding 50%)

7th CPC Transport Allowance

As per the 7th CPC recommendations, Transport Allowance will also increase based on the latest Dearness Allowance percentage

7th Pay Commission Recommendation for Transport Allowance

7thCPC TA

The central government implemented the 7th Pay Commission Transport Allowance and released Office Memorandum No.21/5/2017-E.II (B) dated 7th July 2017, in addition to this OM, FinMin also released another Office Memorandum on 2nd August 2017 O.M No.21/5/2017-E.II(B) with partial modification on Transport Allowance to CG Employees for the pay of Rs.24200/- & above in Pay Level 1 & 2

Transport Allowance Ready Reckoner from Jan 2024

Transport Allowance Ready Reckoner from Jan 2024

7th CPC Salary Calculator from Jan 2024

Check the updated 7th CPC Salary Calculator from Jan 2024 for Revised Pay & Allowances.

7th CPC Dearness Relief Calculator from Jan 2024

Check the updated 7th CPC Dearness Relief Calculator from Jan 2024 for Pensioners

What is a 7th CPC Salary Calculator?

A 7th CPC salary calculator is an online tool that helps you estimate your monthly in-hand salary based on the 7th CPC pay commission recommendations. These calculators consider various factors that influence your pay, including:

  • Pay Level and Grade Pay: The 7th CPC pay matrix categorizes employees into pay levels and assigns a corresponding grade pay.
  • Basic Pay: This is the pre-revised basic pay you received as of December 31st, 2015.
  • Fitment Factor: The 7th CPC multiplied the basic pay by a factor (currently 2.57) to arrive at the revised basic pay.
  • Dearness Allowance (DA): This is a cost-of-living adjustment added to the basic pay, and the percentage is periodically revised by the government.
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA): This allowance depends on the city you work in and your pay level.

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DOPPW releases order for Dearness Relief from Jan 2024

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DOPPW releases Order for Dearness Relief from Jan 2024

No. 42/02/2024-P&PW(D)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
*******

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi-110003
Date :- 13th March, 2024

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Grant of Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners/family pensioners – Revised rate effective from 01.01.2024-reg

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 42/04/2023-P&PW(D) dated 27.10.2023 on the subject mentioned above and to state that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief admissible to Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 46% to 50% of the basic pension/family pension (including additional pension/family pension) w.e.f 01st January, 2024.

Also Check : Dearness Relief Calculator

2. These rates of DR will be applicable to the following categories:-

(i) Civilian Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners including Central Govt. absorbee pensioners in PSU/Autonomous Bodies in respect of whom orders have been issued vide this Department’s OM No. 4/34/2002-P&PW(D)Vol.II dated 23.06.2017 for restoration of full pension after expiry of commutation period of 15 years.

(ii) The Armed Forces Pensioners/Family Pensioners and Civilian Pensioners/Family Pensioners paid out of the Defence Service Estimates.

(iii) All India Service Pensioners/Family Pensioners.

(iv) Railway Pensioners/Family Pensioners.

(v) Pensioners who are in receipt of provisional pension.

(vi) The Burma Civilian Pensioners/Family Pensioners and Pensioners/families of displaced Government Pensioners from Burma/ Pakistan, in respect of whom orders have been issued vide this Department’s OM No. 23/3/2008-P&PW(B) dated 11.09.2017.

Also Read: FinMin releases order for 4% Dearness Allowance Hike from January 2024

3. The payment of Dearness Relief involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

4. The payment of arrears of Dearness Relief shall not be made before the date of disbursement of pension/family pension of March, 2024.

5. Other provisions governing grant of DR in respect of employed family pensioners and re-employed Central Government Pensioners will be regulated in accordance with the provisions contained in Rule 52 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 and this Department’s OM No. 45/73/97-P&PW (G) dated 2.7.1999 as amended from time to time. The provisions relating to regulation of DR where a pensioner is in receipt of more than one pension will remain unchanged.

6. In the case of retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, necessary orders will be issued by the Department of Justice separately.

7. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case.

8. The offices of Accountant General and authorised Pension Disbursing Banks are requested to arrange payment of Dearness Relief to Pensioners/Family Pensioners on the basis of these instructions without waiting for any further instructions from the Comptroller and Auditor General of India and the Reserve Bank of India in view of letter No. 528-TA, II/34-80-II dated 23/04/1981 of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India addressed to all Accountant Generals and Reserve Bank of India Circular No. GANG No. 2958/GA-64 (ii) (CGL)/81 dated the 21′ May, 1981 addressed to State Bank of India and its subsidiaries and all Nationalised Banks.

9. In so far as the persons serving in Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.

10. This issues in accordance with the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 1/1/2024-E-II (B) dated 12.03.2024.

Hindi version will follow.

(Ravinder Kumar)
Director

1. All Ministries/Departments of the Government of India
2 Chief Secretaries and AGs of all States/UTs
3. CMDs/CPPCs of all authorised Pension Disbursing Banks
4. C&AG of India, UPSC, etc. as per standard endorsement list.
5. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for Information.

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