Engagement of Consultant in Department of Post – DOPT Order
F.No-21/6/2017-CS.I (P)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
2nd Floor, A Wing,Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated 2nd May, 2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject:- Engagement of Consultant in Department of Post.
A copy of vacancy circular received from Department of Posts dated 19th April 2018 along with its enclosures on the above mentioned is circulated for information.
2. Retired CSS Officers at the level of Under Secretary/Section Officer are eligible for appointment.
K. Srinivasan
Under Secretary to the Government of India
CGHS – Issue of Medicines prescribed by Specialists beyond the period
Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of CGHS
No:Z.15025/33/2018/DIR/CGHS
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi 110 011
Dated the 1st May, 2018
Office Memorandum
Subject:- Clarification regarding issue of Medicines prescribed by Specialists beyond the period for which the medicines had been advised
With reference to the above subject the undersigned is directed to state that this Ministry is in receipt of representations from CGHS beneficiaries, particularly from Senior Citizens regarding refusal of CGHS for issue of medicines prescribed by Specialists, immediately on expiry of the period for which the prescription has been issued.
The matter has been reviewed by the competent authority in view of the difficulties faced by the CGHS beneficiaries and it is now decided that Medical Officers of CGHS can issue the same medicines to CGHS beneficiaries prescribed by the Specialists even after the expiry of the validity of the prescription in Chronic diseases, where the clinical condition is stable and CGHS shall not insist on immediate re validation by Specialists.
However, in cases of Chemotherapy and immunosuppressant treatment regular follow up from Specialists would be advisable.
These guidelines are in super session of the guidelines issued earlier on the subject.
AMENDMENT IN RECRUITMENT RULES FOR THE POST OF INSPECTOR POSTS – REG.
National Federation of Postal Employees
1st Floor North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi-110 001
Phone: 011.23092771 e-mail: [email protected]
Mob: 9868819295/9810853981 website: http://www.nfpe.blogspot.com
No. PF-17/2018 Dated the 03.05.2018
To
The Secretary,
Department of Posts,
Dak Bhawan,
New Delhi 110 001.
Sub: Amendment in Recruitment Rules for the post of Inspector Posts – Reg.
Ref: F No. 7-3/2016- SPB – II dt. 10 th April, 2018.
Sir,
In the Draft Recruitment Rules for the post of Inspector Posts, in case of recruitment by promotion through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, it has been mentioned that, officials of various grades as prescribed, having 8 years of regular service as on crucial date of eligibility service as prescribed by the Central Govt. are eligible for appearing in LDCE.
As per the existing Recruitment Rules for IP, it was noted as not less than 5 years of regular service as on 1st January of the year, to which the vacancies pertain to, in the grades of PA/SAs in Grade pay of Rs.2400/-, Stenographer Grade II ( Grade Pay of Rs.2400/-) and LSG () Grade Pay of Rs.2800/- including regular service put in as PA/SA in Post offices, RMS offices, RLO, Foreign Post, SBCO, ICO and MMS.
In this connection we want to put forth the following:-
1. Now the age limit prescribed for Postal Assistants/Sorting Assistants is 30 years, with relaxation to SC/ST/OBC as notified by the Govt. of India from time to time. If an official entering into P.A./S.A. service at the age of 30/33/35 years as the case may be, as per the age limit prescribed by the Govt. , then most of them will lost their chance of elevating into IP Cadre, since the minimum service prescribed in the Draft revised Recruitment Rules for IP is 8 years. Especially the most oppressed community viz. SC/ST officials will have no chance to enter into the promotional cadre, which is totally against the Constitutional privileges and against natural justice. Hence, the minimum eligibility service should not be revised from 5 years to 8 years.
2. Now the P.A./S.A. Recruitment Rules are being revised with the minimum required educational qualification as Bachelor Degree and mostly the P.A./S.A.s recruited in the recent years are with higher educational qualification like B.E., B.Tech., M.Sc., M.A. etc. and they are entering to the Department with high expectation for getting promotions. If this eligibility condition is extended further, they may have better option for migration into other prospective areas. Their intellectualness should not be spared out, by extending the minimum eligibility condition from 5 years to 8 years.
3. There are more number of highly qualified GDS elevated into P.A./S.A. cadre in the residual vacancies, competing with the open market candidates with the same age condition and if for any reasons the examinations are not held in due periodicity, they will lose their chances of appearing in the IP examination.
4. As per the existing Recruitment Rules for IP, it was noted as not less than 5 years of regular service as on 1st January of the year, to which the vacancies pertain to, but this was left out in the Draft Recruitment rules, 2018. This will pave way to lose their chances, in the event of any non conduction of examinations continuously for one or two years on any administrative reasons. Hence this already existing condition should not be removed.
5. The Directorate has clarified vide its letter No. 7-8/04-SPB dated 28-07-2005 that physically handicapped officials should not be allowed to appear in the IP Examination as they are unable to perform the physically demanding nature of work. When the issue was discussed in the JCM meeting held during Dec. 2016, it was replied that the permission from the Social welfare Ministry is pending. The same may kindly be considered while amending the Recruitment Rules for Inspector Posts.
Based on the above, we request the Secretary posts to
i. Drop the proposal to revise the minimum eligibility condition of 8 years and to restore the original condition of 5 years as available in the existing recruitment rules .
ii. The existing eligibility condition of not less than 5 years of regular service as on 1st January of the year, to which the vacancies pertain to , should not be removed/modified.
iii. Suitable amendment may kindly be made so as to allow the physically handicapped officials to appear in the IP examination.
11th Bipartite Meeting at DFS on 2nd May 2018 – AISBOF
ALL INDIA STATE BANK OFFICERS’ FEDERATION
(Registered under the Trade Unions Act 1926, Registration No: 727/MDS)
State Bank Buildings, St. Mark’s Road, Bangalore – 560 001
CIRCULAR NO.36
DATE: 03.05.2018
TO ALL OUR AFFILIATES/MEMBERS:
MEETING AT DFS TODAY – 2ND MAY 2018
We reproduce hereunder the text of AIBOC Circular No.2018/15 dated 2nd May, 2018 contents of which are self-explicit.
(Y.SUDARSHAN)
GENERAL SECRETARY
TEXT
QUOTE: The Finance Ministry invited us for a discussion based on the memorandum we had submitted to Department of Financial Services and RBI. The meeting took place at the Office of Mr. Ravi Mittal, Additional Secretary Finance. Mr. Amit Agarwal, Joint Secretary, DFS also joined.
Discussions were held on the following issues:
1.Wage Revision: The talks have resumed but the issue of Mandate and Quantum has to be settled. Lady Officer’s issues were to be taken care.
The response was positive. The addl. Secretary said “Your arguments are well taken. We will see what best can be done”
2.Appointment of Officer Director / Employee Director: The response was that steps have been taken.
3.Implementation of the recommendation of Parliament Standing Committee on NPA: The response was that the Standing Committee is going to come up with fresh recommendations soon.
4.Levy for Tax on Net Profit: The response was that it will be explored with the concerned ministries.
5.Tax on CRR: The response was that it is an issue RBI has to decide.
6.Reimbursement of Expenditure on Govt Schemes: No response
7.Cross Selling: The response was very positive. The officials are also of the opinion that the income should be credited to the Banks commission account.
8.Review of RBI Policies; PCA, NCLT etc: Now no proposal for Bad Bank. The issues are to be taken up with RBI.
9.Service Tax on Banks for on Services Charges waived: The response was that efforts are on to solve the issue.
10.Superannuation Benefits: We have submitted detailed memorandum related to various issues concerning superannuation benefits.
11.General: The Banking Sector may take another two years to get rid of the problems. Image of the Banking system has to be restored by all of us together.
Comrades, this is the first time we were invited for an official discussion. The discussions were positive. The dialogue should continue.
Comradely yours,
Sd/-
(D.T.FRANCO)
GENERAL SECRETARY
Encl: Copy of the letter submitted to DFS today.
Text of letter No.AIBOC/2018/28 dated 01.05.2018
The Additional Secretary,
Department of Financial Services
Govt of India
NEW DELHI
Dear Sir,
Issues affecting Banking Sector
Thank you very much for inviting us for a discussion. We thank the Ministry for the following:
1.The IBA has called us for the Wage Negotiation on 5th May 2018 after our meeting with the Secretary, DFS on 21.03.2018.
2.The implementation of Ind As has been deferred by one year giving small relief to Banks.
3.RBI has reduced the provision for accounts transferred to NCLT by 40% instead of 50%.
4.The provision for Investment Fluctuation has been allowed to be spread for 4 quarters instead of one.
However the following issues remain and we request your urgent intervention.
Wage Revision: The issue of restricted mandate has not been settled yet. SBI, PNB, UBI, Indian Bank, CBI and BOB have given restricted mandate. This requires your personal intervention.
There is widespread disenchantment with the salary structure. Recently Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telengana Govts. have given a good salary hike. Hence, we request your intervention for a decent wage hike without looking at the Net Profit as Banks are instrumental in implementing the Govt. schemes without any compensation. Moreover, in the last 3 years Banks have written off Rs. 2,41,000 Crores and our Wage Revision cost will be negligible in comparison. Without employee satisfaction the Banks can’t grow.
The starting basic of an officer in Govt is Rs.56100/-
The starting basic of an officer in RBI is Rs.35150 /-
The starting basic of an officer in LIC is Rs.33745/-
The starting basic of an officer in Bank is Rs.23700/-
Basic Pay is crucial for everything including superannuation. Hence we request that it should be similar to that of the Central Govt. Officers as presented by the Pillai Committee.
Our other demands are:
i)Five Day Week
ii)Regulated Working Hours
iii)Child care leave for ladies with salary
iv)Crèche facility
v)Assured Pension etc.
[Copy of Charter of Demands & Further Notes submitted to IBA enclosed]
Appointment of Officer Director / Employee Director. At present no Public Sector Bank has an Officer Director or Employee Director.
Implementation of the Recommendation of the Parliament Standing Committee on NPA. If the recommendations are implemented the entire Banking Industry can be saved. (Copy of the Report enclosed)
Please don’t levy tax on Gross Profit. The tax should be on net profit. RBI should provide interest on CRR which at present is almost one lakh crores. This will help the Banks.
Reimburse Expenditure on Govt Schemes. The expenditure on Jandhan, Pension Yojana and other Govt Schemes if reimbursed will help the Banks.
Stop Cross Selling: In the name of Universal Banking we have allowed Banks to sell insurance, Mutual Funds & other products. The huge incentive has lead to misselling. Please intervene. (Note Enclosed)
Review PCA: The 11 banks under PCA have not improved their performance. Hence a review is needed.
Review IBC & NCLT: Both have created lot of problems. They are not helping Banks but benefit the defaulters and new purchasers of the companies. Urgent steps are needed.
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
D.T. Franco
General Secretary
Encl: As above
LEAVE TRAVEL CONCESSION (LTC) FOR RAILWAY EMPLOYEES & CCS (LTC) RULES – A BRIEF
Compiled by K.V.Ramesh Sr.JGS/IRTSA
1. Railway employees are allowed to avail LTC as per DoPT OM dated 27th March 2018
2. Railway employees continue to be governed fully by the Railway Servants (Pass) Rules.
3. “All India LTC” once in a block of four years.
4. “All India LTC” will be purely optional for the railway employees.
5. After availing “All India LTC” in a year, it will not be mandatory for the railway employee to opt for “All India LTC” in the next or subsequent block years.
6. No “Home Town LTC” will be admissible.
7. Railway employees will surrender the Privilege Passes admissible to them in the calendar year in which they intend to avail the LTC facility.
8. They would continue to be eligible for Privilege Ticket Orders and other kinds of passes viz., Duty Pass, School Pass, Special Passes on Medical grounds, etc., as admissible under the Pass rules.
9. If both spouses are Railway employees then both will surrender privilege passes.
10. Beneficiaries will be members of family, dependents, etc as per conditions as laid down in the CCS (LTC) rules will be applicable for availing “All India LTC”.
Brief on orders issued by DoPT/MOF on LTC :
11. Family for the purpose of LTC – Government employee, spouse, two unmarried dependent children, divorced/widowed daughter, dependent parents residing with employee, dependent unmarried minor brother & sister and dependent divorced/widowed sister residing with employee.
12. Government servant and each member of his family may visit different places of their choice during the block of four years.
13. Employee should have completed one year continuous service on the date of journey.
14. Travel entitlements of Government servants for the purpose of LTC shall be the same as TA entitlements as notified vide Ministry of Finance’s O.M. dated 13.07.2017, except the air travel entitlement for Level 6 to Level 8 of the Pay Matrix, which is allowed in respect of TA only and not for LTC. ie Only AC 2 tier by train for pay level 6 to level 8.
15. No daily allowance shall be admissible for travel on LTC.
16. LTC shall be admissible in respect of journeys performed in vehicles operated by the Government or any Corporation in the public sector run by the Central or State Government or a local body.
17. For places not connected by any Government means of transport, reimbursement shall be allowed as per entitlement for journey on transfer for a maximum limit of 100 Kms covered by the private/personal transport based on a self-certification.
18. Employees not entitled to travel by air may travel by any airline. However, reimbursement in such cases shall be restricted to the fare of their entitled class of train, transport or actual expense, whichever is less,”
19. Reimbursement under LTC scheme does not cover incidental expenses and expenditure incurred on local journeys.
20. Travel by Premium trains/Premium Tatkal trains/Suvidha trains is allowed on LTC. Further, reimbursement of tatkal charges or premium tatkal charges shall also be admissible for the purpose of LTC.
21. Flexi fare (dynamic fare) applicable in Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto trains shall be admissible for the journey(s) performed by these trains on LTC. This dynamic fare component shall not be admissible in cases where a nonentitled Government servant travels by air and claims reimbursement for the entitled class of Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto trains.
22. Catering charges charged by the Indian Railways included in the rail fare for Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto trains, shall be reimbursable in full as per the entitlement/eligibility.
23. For children aged between 5 yrs and under 12 yrs, the actual rail fare shall be reimbursed for LTC, as per the choice of rail tickets (half or full) purchased by the Government servant.
24. The time-limit for drawal of LTC advance is 125 days in case of journey by train. It will be mandatory for the Government servant to produce the outward journey tickets to the Competent Authority within ten days of drawal of advance.
25. Travel by air to North East Region (NER), Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (A&N) is extended for two years, w.e.f. 26th September, 2016 subject to the following conditions:
(a) Travel by air to continue to be performed by Air India in Economy class at LTC-80 fare or less.
(b) For journey by air to Jammu & Kashmir, travel by any airline is allowed, @ fare less than or equal to LTC-80 fare of Air India.
(c) Air tickets can be purchased either directly from the airlines (booking counters/website) or through authorized agents only viz., `M/s Balmer Lawrie and Co. Ltd.’, `M/s Ashok Travels and Tours Ltd.’ and ‘IRCTC’.
(d) Gazetted officers can use the air travel form their place of work.
(e) Government servants not entitled to travel by air are permitted to travel by air in Economy class in the following sectors:
i) Between Kolkata/ Guwahati and any place in NER,
ii) Between Kolkata/ Chennai/ Bhubaneswar and Port Blair and
iii) Between Delhi / Amritsar and any place in J&K
(f) Journey for these non-entitled employees from their Headquarters up to Kolkata/ Guwahati/ Chennai/ Bhubaneswar / Delhi / Amritsar will have to be undertaken as per their entitlement.
Confederation of Central Govt Employees & Workers, National Secretariat calls upon all its affiliates and State / District C-o-Cs to extend full support and solidarity to the indefinite strike from 22-05-2018 and also to join the protest demonstration on 10th May 2018.
Yours fraternally
M.Krishnan
Secretary General
(M)&whatsapp: 09447068125
e-mail:[email protected]
GDS Flash News : Indefinite Strike from 22nd May 2018
FLASH ….. FLASH ….. FLASH …. FASH
GDS COMMITTEE REPORT IMPLEMENTATION
INDEFINITE STRIKE FROM 22nd MAY 2018
Protesting against the inordinate delay in implementation of GDS Committee Report and demanding immediate implementation, AIPEU-GDS (NFPE) has decided to go for nationwide indefinite strike from 22nd May 2018.
Strike notice served on 04-05-2018.
NFPE & all its affiliated unions have decided to extend full solidarity and support for the strike. Decision to make the strike a grand success in each circle should be taken by the NFPE unions at Circle level.
Important Announcements and Approvals in Board Meeting of PFRDA
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is established by the Government of India for regulation and development of Pension Sector in order to protect the old age income security of subscribers. PFRDA takes various initiatives from time to time in order to simplify and improve the operational issues in National Pension System (NPS) like new functionality development under NPS architecture, simplification of account opening, withdrawal, grievance management etc.
In this regard, during the recently held Board Meeting some important decisions were taken to improve the operational and regulation issues in National Pension System (NPS). Some of the decisions taken in the Board Meeting are as follows:
· Budget announcement- Rating criteria for investments- Proposal on changing the investment grade rating from ‘AA’ to ‘A’ for corporate bonds was approved. The change is subject to a cap on investments in ‘A’ rated bonds to be not more than 10% of the overall Corporate Bond portfolio of the Pension Funds. This initiative will enlarge the scope of investment for the Fund Managers while ensuring credit quality.
· Introduction of a Common Stewardship Code:The proposal on adoption of Common Stewardship Code, as a measure of good Corporate Governance, was approved. Further, it was also approved that the Principles enumerated in such code shall be circulated to all Pension Funds for compliance and implementation. Adoption of these Principles by Pension Funds will improve their engagement with investee companies and benefit subscribers.
· Modification in Partial Withdrawal rules under NPS:Partial withdrawals will now be allowed to NPS subscribers who wish to improve their employability or acquire new skills by pursuing higher education/ acquiring professional and technical qualifications. Further, individual NPS subscribers who wish to set up a new business/ acquire new business will also be allowed to make partial withdrawals from his contributions. Other terms applicable to partial withdrawals will remain unchanged.
· Increasing cap on equity investment in active choice to 75% from current 50% for Private Sector Subscribers:Presently there is a cap of 50% on equity investment under active choice in NPS. The proposal on increasing cap on equity investment in active choice to 75% from currently 50% has been approved by the Board. However, it comes with a clause of tapering of the equity allocation after the age of 50 years.
· Currently, NPS and APY have a cumulative subscriber base of over 2.13 crore with total Asset Under Management (AUM) of more than Rs. 2.38 lakh crore.
Music and Dance competition for wards of Central Government Employees : DOPT
18/3/2017-18-CCSCSB
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)
CENTRAL CIVIL SERVICES CULTURAL AND SPORTS BOARD
Room No. 361, B Wing, 3rd Floor
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi
Date: 03-05-2018
CIRCULAR
Sub: Music and Dance competition for wards of Central Government Employees
Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board has been organising the Music, Dance and Short Play competition for central Government Employees for the last many years. There were demands from a large number of participants and employees that a similar programme may also be started for their wards to motivate and encourage them.
