Pay Revision Commission (PRC) for Telangana Government Employees
Handing out a series of sops, Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Wednesday announced the setting up of a Pay Revision Commission in three days to revise salaries and pensions for 4.5 lakh employees and 1.8 lakh pensioners.
Mr Rao has set a deadline of August 15 for the PRC to submit its report. This is the first PRC to be constituted in Telangana state. Mr Rao offered to give Interim Relief (IR) for employees on June 2 on the occasion of TS formation day to increase their salaries till the PRC recommendations are implemented
Mr Rao said the employees deserved more pay and benefits as they were working sincerely and with commitment for the last four years due to which Telangana has become the No.1 state in the country in various sectors.
Mr Rao ruled out increasing the salaries for TS Road Transport Corporation staff as demanded by the unions, saying that the corporation was facing a huge debt burden.
Mr Rao remained non-committal on abolition of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and restoration of Old Pension Scheme (OPS), which is one of the major demands of employees. He promised to set up a committee to study the issue and make recommendations.
GDS Unions decided to continue their Indefinite Strike
Dear Comrades,
Today (24-05-2018) the fourth round of talks and meeting between GDS Unions & Administration in the presence of Regional Labour Commissioner (Central) also failed.
After the meeting all GDS Unions (AIPEU-GDS, AIGDSU & NUGDS) including BEDEU (as they are already in the strike from 14th May) decided to continue the indefinite strike till the implementation of the GDS Committee.
The GDS JCA comprising AIPEU-GDS, AIGDSU & NUGDS launced a programme of action as follows:
28-05-2018 :
Conduct massive rally in Circle Headquarters & submit memorandum to the Hon’ble Governor of the State.
01-06-2018 :
Conduct mass dharna infront of Sanchar Bhawan (Office of the Minister of Communications) in New Delhi.
All are requested to intensify the campaign and ensure 100% participation of GDS in the strike to make it a grand success.
Relaxation of Rules for consideration of reimbursement in excess of the approved rates pertaining to medical claims
Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
EHS Section
No: Z.15025/38/2018/DIR/CGHS/EHS
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 22nd May, 2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: – Relaxation of Rules for consideration of reimbursement in excess of the approved rates pertaining to medical claims
With reference to the above mentioned subject the undersigned is directed to draw attention to the Office Memorandum No. 4-18/2005- C&P [Vo]. l-Pt (1)], dated the 20th February 2009 and to state that it has now been decided to modify the Para 3 (2) of the above referred Office Memorandum as per the details given under the succeeding paragraphs.
a) The requests for full reimbursement which fall under the following defined criteria shall be examined by Directorate General of CGHS and submitted to AS&DG (CGHS) for consideration of approval. After the recommendation of AS&DG (CGHS), the concurrence of Internal Finance Division and approval of Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare are required for reimbursement in excess of CGHS rates:
1) Treatment was obtained in a private unrecognized hospital under emergency and the patient was admitted by others when the beneficiary was unconscious or severely incapacitated and was hospitalized for a prolonged period.
2) Treatment was obtained in a private unrecognized hospital under emergency and was admitted for prolonged period for treatment of Head Injury, Coma , Septicemia, Multi-organ failure , etc.
3) Treatment was obtained in a private unrecognized hospital under emergency for treatment of advanced malignancy
4) Treatment was taken under emergency in higher type of accommodation as rooms as per his/her entitlement are not available during that period.
5) Treatment was taken in higher type of accommodation under specific conditions for isolation of patients to avoid contacting infections
6) Treatment was obtained in a private unrecognized hospital under emergency when there is a strike in Govt. hospitals.
7) Treatment was obtained in a private unrecognized hospital under emergency while on official tour to non-CGHS covered area.
b) The requests from CGHS beneficiaries. having a valid CGHS Card at the time of treatment, in respect of the following conditions shall be considered by a High Powered Committee constituted by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare:
(i) Settlement of medical claims in relaxation of rules
(ii) Approval for air-fare with or without attendant on the advice of treating doctor for treatment in another city even though he/she is not eligible for air travel treatment facilities are available in city of residence
(iii) Representations from CGHS beneficiaries seeking full reimbursements under special Circumstances, which are not notified.
c) The other terms and conditions mentioned in the OM No. 4-18/2005- C&P[Vol. l-Pt(1)] dated the 20 February 2009 shall remain unchanged.
Sd/-
(Rajeev Attri)
Under Secretary to Government of India
7th CPC – Abolition of Study Allowance – Railway Order
PC-VII No.: 163/2018
R.B.E. No.: 68 /2018
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2011/F(E)III/2(2)/3
New Delhi, Dated:14.05.2018
The GMs/Principal Financial Advisers,
All Zonal Railways/Production Units etc.,
(As per mailing list)
Sub: Implementation of recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission accepted by the Government — Abolition of Study Allowance-reg.
Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission. the Study Allowance stands abolished with effect from 1st July, 2017.
2. Formal amendment to the Study Leave Rules contained in Appendix-V of IREC Vol.I. 1985 Edition (Second Re-print Edition 2003) will he issued separately.
(G. Priya Sudarsani)
Joint Director, Finance (Estt.),
Railway Board
NVS Notice for extension of date for opting medium for skill test
NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SAMITI
(An Autonomous Organization Linder Ministry of HRD)
Department of School Education & Literacy
Govt. of India,
B-15, Institutional Area, Sector – 62,
Noida (G.B. Nagar)- 201309
F.No. 1-2/2015-NVS(Estt-1)/7603
Dated:22.05.2018
NOTICE
This is in continuation to Samiti’s notice of even number dated 15.05.2018 published on the website of the Samiti regarding skill test for the posts of LDC, LDC/Storekeeper & Stenographer. The closing date for opting medium of skill test (Hindi/English) has been extended upto 1800 hours of 24.05.2018.
All the shortlisted candidates who have not updated their choice till date, are advised to opt their choice of medium of language for skill test by 1800 hours of 24.05.2018, failing which no further opportunity to exercise the option will be extended/offered.
Candidates are advised to visit the samiti’s website www.nvshq.org & designated non-teaching recruitment portal i.e. www.nvsnt2017.org on a regular basis for further updates.
Pay Revision of Employees following CDA pattern in CPSE
No.W-02/0058/2016-DPE (WC)-GL-XIII/18
Government of India
Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
Department of Public Enterprises
Public Enterprises Bhawan,
Block No.14, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.
Dated, the 21st May, 2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Pay Revision of Employees following CDA pattern in Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) -Government decision on allowances etc: regarding.
In continuation of DPE’s OM of even number dated 17.08.2017 regarding Pay Revision of Employees following CDA pattern in CPSEs, it is informed that following allowances applicable to the Central Government employees have been revised by Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT):
2. Further, the following allowances have been abolished by Department of Expenditure/DoPT
i. Department of Expenditure’s OM No.12 (4)/2016-EIII.A dated 07.07.2017 regarding discontinuance of Family Planning Allowance for adoption of small family norms-recommendation of the 7th CPC (Annexure-V).
3. Accordingly, the allowances of the employees of CPSEs following CDA pattern of pay may be revised in terms of OMs mentioned above in para 1 and 2 w.e.f. 01.07.2017.
4. Any subsequent amendment(s) made by the DoE/DoPT in respect of above allowances for Central Government employees would be applicable to these employees also.
5. All administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring these orders to the notice of CPSEs under their administrative control who are following CDA pattern of pay scales as per DPE’s OM dated 17.08.2017.
Office of the Controller General of Defence Accounts
Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt – 110 010.
No. : LC/Advocate Fee Bill/Vol.II
Dated: 15.05.2018
To
All PCsDA / PCA(Fys) / CsDA / CFAs
Subiect :- Payment of Legal Fee to Central Govt. Counsels – clarification reg.
With reference to the existing provisions relating to processing of Govt. Counsels Legal Fee bills, a few doubts have been raised by some of the PCsDA/CsDA. The same have been taken-up with the Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Legal Affairs (Judicial Section) for clarification/guidelines. Based on the clarifications received, the summary of the points of doubt and clarification are as give below:-
No.
Existing provisions and point of doubt
Clarification
i)
The revised fee structure applicable to Govt. Counsels of Supreme Court/High Court/CAT/Distt. Courts has been notified by Min. of Law & Justice, Dept. of Legal Affairs vide their OM bearing No. 26(1)/2014/Judl. dated 01.10.2015. While the fee is revised vide above said OM dated hearing. 01.10.2015, all the other terms & conditions contained in various earlier OMs dated 24.09.1999, 14.05.2001, 31.01.2008 and 01.09.2011 shall continue to remain applicable unless specifically revoked. As per Para 12 of general terms & conditions of payment (para 12 of “General”) in OMs dated 24.09.1999, “the fee will be payable in two stages firstly, 1/3’d fee after substantial action has been taken, i. e., first stage and secondly the remaining 2/3rd fee after the case has been decided, i.e. second stage”.
Point of Doubt
As per the OM dated 01.10.2015, a sum of Rs. 9000/- per hearing besides other charges as applicable, is to be paid to the Govt. Counsel. In case the payment is to be regulated in two (02) parts, viz., 1/3rd and 213“, how to determine the total fee payable so as to determine 1/3rd & 2/3rd.
The fee of Rs. 9000/- is to be made per case per day for each day of the effective hearing.
With the shift from per case basis to per hearing basis, the distinction of 1/3rd & 2/3rd has been done away with.
ii)
In terms of Para 10(a) under “XIII-General” of OMs bearing No.24(2)/99-Judl, 25(3)/99-Judl, 26(1)/99-Judl & 26(2)/99-Judl all dated 24.09.1999,
“when the Counsel filed separate and materially different affidavits, applications or grounds of appeal etc. in more than Fee for identical than one case but the argument is heard in the main case and the other cases are decided accordingly, the Counsel shall be paid the full fee in the main case and Rs. 150/- in each of the connected case”
Point of Doubt
Whether the rate of fee of Rs. 150/- has been revised thereafter or not.
The fee has not been & revised (High Courts & CATs).
Note:-Fee for identical cases in r/o cases in High Courts and CATs not revised in Oms No. 23(2)/2011-Judl & 26(1)/2011-Judl both dated 01.09.2011.
However, for identical cases in r/o cases n District & Subordinate Courts, fee revised to Rs. 500/- vide OM No. 27(25)/2011-Judl. Dated 01.09.2011. The fee has further been revised to Rs. 750/- per suit for connected cases (maximum 3) vide OM No. 26(1)/2014/Judl dated 01.10.2015.
iii)
Similarly, in terms of Para 10(b) of above said OMs dated 24.09.1999,
“when the main case has been contested as in (a) above but in the connected cases either affidavits or grounds of
an appeal or petition similar to the one in the main case or nothing at all has been drafted by the Counsel, he shall be paid the full fee in the main case and Rs. 75/- only in each of the connected cases”.
Clarification sought
The revised rate of fee in place of Rs. 75/-, if revised, may be intimated.
The fee has not been revised.
iv)
In terms of OM No. 26(1)/2014/Judl. dated 01.10.2015, Part-E, “Clerkage” @ 10% of total fee is payable in respect of cases pending before District & Subordinate Courts.
Clarification sought
Whether “Clerkage” is payable to Govt. Counsels in
respect of cases pending before various benches of
CATs & High Courts.
Yes, Clerkage @ 10% is payable to the Counsels before various lbenches of CATs and High Courts.
v)
Three (03) Contempt Petitions, viz. CP/18/2016, CP/209/2016 and CP/210/2016 are pending before CAT (PB), New Delhi and being defended by Govt. Counsel. The 03 CPs have been connected together during the hearing held on 27.09.2016. Prior to 27.09.2016, the cases are being handled separately and hearings held separately.
Clarification sought
Whether the Legal Fee at normal/full rates can be paid to the Govt. Counsel for the hearings held prior to 27.09.2016. On 27.09.2016, the cases have been connected.
In the 3 Contempt Petition’s separate fee for each case shall be payable before 27.09.2016 and connected fee shall be paid thereafter.
However, if the instant 3 CPs have been marked to different Counsels, separate fee shall be payable to each one of them even after 27.09.2016.
vi)
The rates for Clerkage and typing charges in connected cases sought for.
The rates of clerkage are specified in OMs available on Min. of Law – & Justice website. As regards, typing charges, OM. F.No.33(1)/2000-Judl dated 11.09.2000 may be referred to. Para 4 of said OM states as follows:-…………… (see annexure attached)
vii)
Dept. of Legal Affairs vide their OM No. 33(1)/2000-Judl. dated 11.09.2000 has issued clarifications on certain issues, applicable to various High Courts/ CATs. As per Para 3 relating to identical cases, where more than ten (10) identical cases are in groups of ten (10) cases each may be made, treating one case in each group as the main case and other nine (09) cases as connected cases and pay the fee to Counsel.
Clarification sought
Whether provision of bunching identical cases in applicable in District & Subordinate Courts.
The provisions contained in OM No. 33(1)/2000-Judl. Dated 11.09.2000 not applicable to Subordinate Courts (bunching in groups). Further, payments to be made in terms of OM No. 27(11)/99-Judl. dt. 24.09.1999 as amended by OM No. 26(1)/2014-Judl dt. 01.10.2015.
The relevant OMs are available on the website of the Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Legal Affairs.
2. All the legal fee bills of Govt. Counsels may be regulated accordingly.
Grant of Paid holiday to employees on Bye-elections
F. No. 12/3/2016-JCA-2
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Establishment (JCA-2) Section
North Block, New Delhi
Dated May 18 , 2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Bye-elections to fill clear vacancies in the Lok Sabha Parliamentary constituencies of Maharashtra, Nagaland and Uttar Pardesh and State Legislative Assemblies of Bihar, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal to be held on 28.05.2018 – Grant of Paid holiday to employees – regarding
The undersigned is directed to state that, as informed by the Election Commission of India vide their letter NO. 78/EPS/2018/836 dated 11.05.2018, bye-elections to fill the clear vacancies in the Lok Sabha from the following Parliamentary Constituencies in the States of Maharashtra, Nagaland and Uttar Pradesh are to be held on 28.05.2018 (Monday):
S. No.
State
Number & Name of Parliamentary Constituency
1.
Maharashtra
11- Bhandara-Gondiya
2.
Maharashtra
22- Palghar (ST)
3.
Nagaland
Nagaland
4.
Uttar Pradesh
2 – Kairana
2. Bye-elections to fill the clear vacancies in the following State Legislative Assemblies of some States are also to be held on 28.05.2018 (Monday):
S No.
State
Number & Name of Assembly Constituency
1.
Bihar
50 – Jokihat
2
Jharkhand
34 – Gomia
3.
Jharkhand
61- Silli
4.
Kerala
110 – Chengannur
5.
Maharashtra
285 – Palus Kadegaon
6.
Meghalaya
53 – Ampati (ST)
7.
Punjab
32 – Shahkot-
8.
Uttarakhand
05 – Tharali (SC)
9.
Uttar Pradesh
24 – Noorpur
10
West Bengal
155 – Maheshtala
3. In this regard the guidelines already issued by this Department vide Office Memorandum No. 12/14/99-JCA dated 10.10.2001 would have to be followed for the Central Government Offices, including industrial establishments, in the concerned States.
4. The above instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned for information and compliance.
Swimming facilities at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium by Central Govt Employees
Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board (Registration No 2621) Department of Personnel and Training Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Government of India
F.No.108/01/2016-17/CCSCSB
Dated 18th May, 2018
Circular
Sub: Use of Swimming facilities at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium by Central Govt. Employees & their dependent families regarding.
The Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board (CCSCSB) under administrative control of the Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT), a nodal agency for promotion of Cultural & Sports activities amongst the Central Government Employees in the country. CCSCSB had started a scheme for use of Swimming facilities at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium by Central Govt. Employees & their dependent families.
2. Under the scheme, the Central Government Employees & their dependent family members may use sporting facilities for Swimming at Major Dhayan National Stadium at their rates (on monthly basis) or rates available for Central Government employees and their dependent family members, whichever is lower.
3. On submission of monthly payment receipts (in original) of SAI to CCSCSB, the amount charged by SAI will be reimbursed after deducting amount as per table:-
Age group
Amount to be deducted by CCSCSB per month in Rs. before reimbursement
8 to 18 yrs
Rs.300/-
Above 18 yrs
Rs.400/-
4. It may be noted that this scheme is one of indentified scheme of DOPT for DBT on boarding and reimbursement will be done directly to bank accounts of the beneficiaries lined with Aadhaar number. The bank details (like Account number, Bank & Branch name, IFSC code & Aadhaar Number), a copy of Office ID Card and a proof of dependent (if required) need to be furnished while submitting payment receipts for reimbursement, directly to the “Secretary (CCSCSB), Room No. 362, DOPT, Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-11003. Applicants can submit the data as sought with form as attached at Annexure-I.
5. All Ministries/Departments are requested to disseminate this circular for wide publicity in the Ministries/Departments and their attached & subordinate offices.
