Central Government Employees likely to get 4% DA hike from January 2024
The Labor Bureau has released the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for December 2023. The latest CPI-IW figures suggest a potential rise in Dearness Allowance for central government employees. Although there is a slight dip in the index, it is certain to reach 50 percent of the employee discount rate. The AICPI Index fell by 0.3 points to 138.8. On a month-on-month percentage change, it has decreased by 0.22 percent compared to the previous month.
Based on these index numbers, from January 2024, the dearness allowance of Central Government Employees will increase to 50%. That means there will be a 4 percent hike in the dearness allowance rate. At present Dearness Allowance of employees and pensioners (Dearness Allowance) is 46 percent. If the DA reaches 50%, it would signify a significant increase in the overall salary for Central Government employees and pensions for pensioners.
This hike would also trigger an automatic increase in House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Children Education Allowance (CEA) as per government regulations.
The official announcement regarding the revised DA rate is yet to be made by the government. It’s typically announced by the end of March, so we can expect clarity soon.
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
This article is based on DA Calculation Sheet and expert predictions. The actual DA revision might differ depending on final government decisions.
The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) released a notification for the Combined Civil Services Exam (CCSE-IV) on its official website. This recruitment drive is being organised to fill the Group IV vacancies in various departments in state administration
Important Date and Time
Date of Notification
30.01.2024
Last date and time for submission of online application
28.02.2024 11.59 P.M
Application Correction Window period
From 04.03.2024 12.01 A.M to 06.03.2024 11.59 P.M
Date and time of examination
09.06.2024 09.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.
TNPSC Group 4 Eligibility 2024
Eligibility for the Group IV services under the various departments and organisations of Tamil Nadu in terms of educational qualification and age limit are as follows.
Educational Qualification:
VAO, Junior Assistant, Typist, Receptionist – Telephone Operator, Bill Collector, Forest Watcher, Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies – SSLC
To apply online for Group 4 posts, an individual must not be below 18 or 21 and above 32 years, and there will be upper age relaxation for reserved candidates, as per government rules.
For the posts of Village Administrative Officer, Forest Guard, Forest Guard with Driving Licence, Forest Watcher, and Forest Watcher (Tribal Youth), candidates are required to be a minimum of 21 years old and should not have crossed the age of 32 as of 01 July 2024.
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Vacancies
Village Administrative Officer
108
Junior Assistant (Total for all types)
2596
Typist
1712
Steno Typist (Total for all types)
448
Personal Assistant to Chairman
01
Personal Clerk to Managing Director
02
Private Secretary (Grade-III)
04
Junior Executive (Total for all types)
41
Receptionist – Telephone Operator
01
Milk Recorder, Grade III
15
Laboratory Assistant
25
Bill Collector
66
Senior Factory Assistant
49
Forest Guard
363
Forest Watcher
814
Junior Inspector of Cooperative Societies
01
Grand Total
6244
Application Fee
Registration Fee: ₹ 150/-
Exam Fee: ₹ 100/-
SC/ST/PWD & Other Reserved Categories: No Fee
Payment Mode: Online or offline at designated banks/post offices.
How to apply online for TNPSC Group 4 Recruitment 2024?
To apply online for recruitment of Group 4 Services 2024 Exam, you have to go through the step-by-step instructions below.
Go to the official website of Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, which is accessible at https://tnpsc.gov.in/.
Lookout for an option that reads ‘Recruitment of Group IV Services 2024’, hit on it and get redirected to another webpage.
Enter your basic and educational qualification details, upload documents with photographs with signature and to the payment page.
Pay the application fee using the debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI.
With the ‘mantra’ of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and Sabka Vishwas’ and the whole of nation approach of “Sabka Prayas”, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament, today. The key highlights of the Budget are as follows:
Part A
Social Justice
Prime Minister to focus on upliftment of four major castes, that is, ‘Garib’ (Poor), ‘Mahilayen’ (Women), ‘Yuva’ (Youth) and ‘Annadata’(Farmer).
‘Garib Kalyan, Desh ka Kalyan’
Government assisted 25 crore people out of multi-dimensional poverty in last 10 years.
DBT of Rs. 34 lakh crore using PM-Jan Dhan accounts led to savings of Rs. 2.7 lakh crore for the Government.
PM-SVANidhi provided credit assistance to 78 lakh street vendors. 2.3 lakh have received credit for the third time.
PM-JANMAN Yojana to aid the development of particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG).
PM-Vishwakarma Yojana provides end-to-end support to artisans and crafts people engaged in 18 trades.
Welfare of ‘Annadata’
PM-KISAN SAMMAN Yojana provided financial assistance to 11.8 crore farmers.
Under PM Fasal BimaYojana, crop insurance is given to 4 crore farmers
Electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) integrated 1361 mandis, providing services to 1.8 crore farmers with trading volume of Rs. 3 lakh crore.
Momentum for Nari Shakti
30 crore Mudra Yojana loans given to women entrepreneurs.
Female enrolment in higher education gone up by 28%.
In STEM courses, girls and women constitute 43% of enrolment, one of the highest in the world.
Over 70% houses under PM Awas Yojana given to women from rural areas.
PM Awas Yojana (Grameen)
Despite COVID challenges, the target of three crore houses under PM Awas Yojana (Grameen) will be achieved soon.
Two crore more houses to be taken up in the next five years.
Rooftop solarization and muft bijli
1 crore households to obtain 300 units free electricity every month through rooftop solarization.
Each household is expected to save Rs.15000 to Rs.18000 annually.
Ayushman Bharat
Healthcare cover under Ayushman Bharat scheme to be extended to all ASHA workers, Anganwadi Workers and Helpers.
Agriculture and food processing
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana has benefitted 38 lakh farmers and generated 10 lakh employment.
Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Yojana has assisted 2.4 lakh SHGs and 60000 individuals with credit linkages.
Research and Innovation for catalyzing growth, employment and development
A corpus of Rs.1 lakh crore to be established with fifty-year interest free loan to provide long-term financing or refinancing with long tenors and low or nil interest rates.
A new scheme to be launched for strengthening deep-tech technologies for defence purposes and expediting ‘atmanirbharta’.
Infrastructure
Capital expenditure outlay for Infrastructure development and employment generation to be increased by 11.1 per cent to Rs.11,11,111 crore, that will be 3.4 per cent of the GDP.
Railways
3 major economic railway corridor programmes identified under the PM Gati Shakti to be implemented to improve logistics efficiency and reduce cost
Energy, mineral and cement corridors
Port connectivity corridors
High traffic density corridors
Forty thousand normal rail bogies to be converted to Vande Bharat standards.
Aviation Sector
Number of airports in the country doubled to 149.
Five hundred and seventeen new routes are carrying 1.3 crore passengers.
Indian carriers have placed orders for over 1000 new aircrafts.
Green Energy
Coal gasification and liquefaction capacity of 100 MT to be set up by 2030.
Phased mandatory blending of compressed biogas (CBG) in compressed natural gas (CNG) for transport and piped natural gas (PNG) for domestic purposes to be mandated.
Tourism sector
States to be encouraged to take up comprehensive development of iconic tourist centres including their branding and marketing at global scale.
Framework for rating of the tourist centres based on quality of facilities and services to be established.
Long-term interest free loans to be provided to States for financing such development on matching basis.
Investments
FDI inflow during 2014-23 of USD 596 billion was twice of the inflow during 2005-14.
Reforms in the States for ‘Viksit Bharat’
A provision of Rs.75,000 crore rupees as fifty-year interest free loan is proposed to support milestone-linked reforms by the State Governments.
Revised Estimates (RE) 2023-24
RE of the total receipts other than borrowings is Rs.27.56 lakh crore, of which the tax receipts are Rs.23.24 lakh crore.
RE of the total expenditure is Rs.44.90 lakh crore.
Revenue receipts at Rs.30.03 lakh crore are expected to be higher than the Budget Estimate, reflecting strong growth momentum and formalization in the economy.
RE of the fiscal deficit is 5.8 per cent of GDP for 2023-24.
Budget Estimates 2024-25
Total receipts other than borrowings and the total expenditure are estimated at Rs.30.80 and Rs.47.66 lakh crore respectively.
Tax receipts are estimated at Rs.26.02 lakh crore.
Scheme of fifty-year interest free loan for capital expenditure to states to be continued this year with total outlay of Rs.1.3 lakh crore.
Fiscal deficit in 2024-25 is estimated to be 5.1 per cent of GDP
Gross and net market borrowings through dated securities during 2024-25 are estimated at Rs.14.13 and Rs.11.75 lakh crore respectively.
Part B
Direct taxes
FM proposes to retain same tax rates for direct taxes
Direct tax collection tripled, return filers increased to 2.4 times, in the last 10 years
Government to improve tax payer services
Outstanding direct tax demands upto Rs 25000 pertaining to the period upto FY 2009-10 withdrawn
Outstanding direct tax demands upto Rs 10000 for financial years 2010-11 to 2014-15 withdrawn
This will benefit one crore tax payers
Tax benefits to Start-Ups, investments made by Sovereign wealth funds or pension funds extended to 31.03.2025
Tax exemption on certain income of IFSC units extended by a year to 31.03.2025 from 31.03.2024
Indirect taxes
FM proposes to retain same tax rates forindirect taxes and import duties
GST unified the highly fragmented indirect tax regime in India
Average monthly gross GST collection doubled to Rs 1.66 lakh crore this year
GST tax base has doubled
State SGST revenue buoyancy (including compensation released to states) increased to 1.22 in post-GST period(2017-18 to 2022-23) from 0.72 in the pre-GST period (2012-13 to 2015-16)
94% of industry leaders view transition to GST as largely positive
GST led to supply chain optimization
GST reduced the compliance burden on trade and industry
Lower logistics cost and taxes helped reduce prices of goods and services, benefiting the consumers
Tax rationalization efforts over the years
No tax liability for income upto Rs 7 lakh, up from Rs 2.2 lakh in FY 2013-14
Presumptive taxation threshold for retail businesses increased to Rs 3 crore from Rs 2 crore
Presumptive taxation threshold for professionals increased to Rs 75 lakh from Rs 50 lakh
Corporate income tax decreased to 22% from 30% for existing domestic companies
Corporate income tax rate at 15% for new manufacturing companies
Achievements in tax-payer services
Average processing time of tax returns has reduced to 10 days from 93 days in 2013-14
Faceless Assessment and Appeal introduced for greater efficiency
Updated income tax returns, new form 26AS and prefilled tax returns for simplified return filing
Reforms in customs leading to reduced Import release time
Reduction by 47% to 71 hours at Inland Container Depots
Reduction by 28% to 44 hours at Air Cargo complexes
Reduction by 27% to 85 hours at Sea Ports
Economy-then and now
In 2014 there was a responsibility to mend the economy and put governance systems in order. The need of the hour was to:
Attract investments
Build support to the much-needed reforms
Give hope to the people
The government succeeded with a strong belief of ‘nation-first’
“It is now appropriate to look at where we were till 2014 and where we are now”: FM
The Government will lay a White Paper on the table of the house.
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – December, 2023
TheLabour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of December, 2023is being released in this press release.
The All-India CPI-IW for December, 2023 decreased by 0.3 points and stood at 138.8 (one hundred thirty eight point eight). On one-month percentage change, it decreased by 0.22 per cent with respect to previous month as compared to decrease of 0.15 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.
The maximum downward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 0.45 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Poultry/Chicken, Mustard Oil, Apple, Banana, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Capsicum, Carrot, French-Beans, Green Coriander Leaves, Ginger, Onion, Potato, Tomato, Peas, Radish, Electricity Charges (Domestic), etc. are responsible for the fall in index. However, this decrease was largely checked by Wheat, Buffalo Milk, Fish Fresh, Brinjal, Drumstick, Garlic, Lady’s Finger, Sugar White, Cooked Meals, Leaf Tobacco, Pan Finished, Trouser Pant Readymade, Leather Sandal/Chappal/Slippers, Electric Batteries, Employees State Insurance (ESI) Contribution, Tooth Paste/Tooth Powder, Auto-rickshaw/Scooter fare, Bus Fare, etc. putting upward pressure on the index.
At centre level, Coimbatore recorded a maximum decrease of 4.7 points followed by Ludhiana with 3.2 points. Among others, 6 centres recorded decrease between 2 to 2.9 points, 18 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 33 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Solapur recorded a maximum increase of 1.5 points. Among others, 6 centres recorded increase between 1 to 1.4 points and 19 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of 3 centres’ indices remained stationary.
Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 4.91 per cent compared to 4.98 per cent for the previous month and 5.50 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 8.18 per cent against 7.95 per cent of the previous month and 4.10 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.
Y-o-Y Inflation based on CPI-IW (Food and General)
All-India Group-wise CPI-IW for November, 2023 and December, 2023
Sr. No.
Groups
November, 2023
December, 2023
I
Food & Beverages
143.9
142.8
II
Pan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants
157.7
157.8
III
Clothing & Footwear
140.8
141.1
IV
Housing
125.7
125.7
V
Fuel & Light
161.9
161.8
VI
Miscellaneous
135.2
135.5
General Index
139.1
138.8
CPI-IW: Groups Indices
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of January, 2024 will be released on Thursday, 29th February, 2024. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureau.gov.in.
Govt amends rules to allow female employees to nominate children instead of their spouse for pension
Govt amends CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, allowing female employees or pensioners to grant family pension to their eligible child/children after their own demise, instead of their spouse
The amendment addresses situations where marital discord leads to divorce proceedings or cases filed under acts such as the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, or IPC
The government on Monday amended rules granting the women employee the right to nominate their children for family pension instead of their spouse.
According to a Press Information Bureau (PIB) release dated January 29, 2024, “Sharing this with the media, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the Department of Pensions and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoP&PW) has introduced an amendment to the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, allowing female government employees or pensioners to grant family pension to their eligible child/children after their own demise, instead of their spouse.”
The amendment will address situations where marital discord leads to divorce proceedings or cases filed under acts such as the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, Dowry Prohibition Act or the Indian Penal Code, the Minister said.
Previously, family pension was granted to the spouse of a deceased government servant or pensioner, while other family members became eligible only after the spouse’s ineligibility or demise. However, the new amendment allows female government servants or pensioners to request the grant of family pension to their eligible child/children after their own demise, instead of their spouse.
In an office memorandum, the DoP&PW said, the female government servant or pensioner must make a written request to the concerned Head of Office, stating that family pension should be granted to her eligible child/children in precedence to her spouse, in the event of her death during the ongoing proceedings. If the female government servant or pensioner passes away during the proceedings, the family pension will be disbursed accordingly.
The DoP&PW notification said, if a woman employee is survived by a widower with no eligible child, the family pension will be payable to the widower. However, if the widower is the guardian of a minor child or a child suffering from a mental disorder, the family pension will be payable to the widower, as long as he remains the guardian. Once the child attains majority and remains eligible for family pension, it will be payable directly to the child.
For cases where the deceased female government servant or pensioner is survived by a widower and children who have attained majority but are still eligible for family pension, the family pension will be payable to such children. After all eligible children cease to be eligible for family pension, it will become payable to the widower until his death or remarriage, whichever occurs first.
Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also Incharge DoPT (Department of Personnel & Training), said that a series of Governance reforms have been introduced under PM Modi to provide an enabling environment for working women.
Dwelling on the Women-Centric reforms in Department of Pensions and Pensioners’ Welfare, Dr Jitendra Singh said, an earlier order enabled a divorced daughter, in whose case a decree of divorce was issued after the death of her parents, to be eligible for family pension if the divorce petition was filed before death of the parents.
Similarly, he said, the families of missing employees covered under NPS can now get family pension within 6 months of lodging FIR and not wait for 7 years after which employee is considered deemed dead. Even in cases where the Government servant dies before completing a service of 7 years, family pension shall be payable to the family at enhanced rate of 50% of last pay for the first 10 years and thereafter @ 30% of last pay.
The Minister said, DoPT has taken concerted efforts to increase the representation of women in Central Government jobs and to provide them a balance between professional as well as family life. A series of amendments have been issued by the DoPT related to Child Care Leave (CCL); Leave Travel Concession (LTC) and foreign travel for Women employees on CCL; grant of Special Allowance @ Rs.3000/- p.m. to Women employees with Disability for child care with effect from 1st July, 2022, which will increase by 25% on increase of DA by 50%; Special Leave provision for an aggrieved female Government Servant in matters of sexual harassment and grant of Special Maternity Leave of 60 days to a female Central Government Servant in case of death of a child soon after birth / stillbirth.
Karnataka govt announces to implement Old Pension Scheme for 13,000 employees – G.O
The Karnataka government Wednesday issued a notification to bring about its 13,000 employees, who were notified before April 1, 2006 but were appointed at a later date, under the Old Pension Scheme. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah posted on ‘X’ that he had made this promise to the government employees on a strike against the new pension scheme.
“Before the election, I visited the place where the employees were on a strike against the NPS and promised them to fulfil the demand after we come to power. I hope this decision has given comfort to all the families of 13,000 employees under NPS,” he said.
2006 ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ ಪೂರ್ವ ನೇಮಕಾತಿ ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆಯಾಗಿ 2006 ರ ನಂತರ ನೇಮಕಾತಿಗೊಂಡ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಸುಮಾರು 13,000 ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ನೌಕರರಿಗೆ ಹಳೆ ಪಿಂಚಣಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿಗೆ ಒಳಪಡಿಸಿ ಆದೇಶ ಹೊರಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ.
ಚುನಾವಣೆಗೂ ಪೂರ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ಎನ್.ಪಿ.ಎಸ್ ನೌಕರರು ಮುಷ್ಕರು ಮಾಡುವ ವೇಳೆ ಸ್ಥಳಕ್ಕೆ ಭೇಟಿನೀಡಿ ನಾವು ಅಧಿಕಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದ ನಂತರ ಬೇಡಿಕೆ ಈಡೇರಿಸುವ ಭರವಸೆ ನೀಡಿದ್ದೆ, ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಮಾತಿನಂತೆ ಬೇಡಿಕೆ ಈಡೇರಿಸಿ ನುಡಿದಂತೆ ನಡೆದಿದ್ದೇನೆ.
ಎಲ್ಲಾ 13,000 ಎನ್.ಪಿ.ಎಸ್ ನೌಕರರ ಕುಟುಂಬಗಳಿಗೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಈ ನಿರ್ಧಾರ ನೆಮ್ಮದಿ ನೀಡಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಭಾವಿಸಿದ್ದೇನೆ.
2006 ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ ಪೂರ್ವ ನೇಮಕಾತಿ ಅಧಿಸೂಚನೆಯಾಗಿ 2006 ರ ನಂತರ ನೇಮಕಾತಿಗೊಂಡ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಸುಮಾರು 13,000 ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ನೌಕರರಿಗೆ ಹಳೆ ಪಿಂಚಣಿ ಯೋಜನೆ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿಗೆ ಒಳಪಡಿಸಿ ಆದೇಶ ಹೊರಡಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಚುನಾವಣೆಗೂ ಪೂರ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ಎನ್.ಪಿ.ಎಸ್ ನೌಕರರು ಮುಷ್ಕರು ಮಾಡುವ ವೇಳೆ ಸ್ಥಳಕ್ಕೆ ಭೇಟಿನೀಡಿ ನಾವು ಅಧಿಕಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದ ನಂತರ ಬೇಡಿಕೆ… pic.twitter.com/IJTzZACw2R
Gramin Dak Sevaks (Compassionate Engagement) Scheme, 2023: Addendum-II: Dept of Posts
17-01/2017-GDS.
1/88030/2024
No.-17-01/2017-GDS Government of India Ministry of Communications Department of Posts (GDS Section)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110 001 Dated: 22.01.2024
Addendum-II
Subject: Gramin Dak Sevaks (Compassionate Engagement) Scheme, 2023.
In continuation of this office OM No. 17-01/2017-GDS of even number dated 14.06.2023 whereby the GDS (Compassionate Engagement) Scheme, 2023 was issued and addendum dated 09.11.2023, the following provisions are hereby added as Note 3 to para 4 of the GDS (Compassionate Engagement) Scheme, 2023:
Note 3: The applications for compassionate engagement in which the personal files (containing verification reports viz., PVR/education/caste certificates etc.) of the deceased/missing GDS is not traceable or not available, the following procedure will be adopted for condonation of the aforesaid requirement of production of verification reports in appropriate cases:
a. The Committee on Compassionate Engagement (CCE) headed by the Divisional Head may consider such applications of the applicants in whose cases’ the’ verification reports (in respect of Antecedent/Education/Caste Certificates etc.) of deceased GDS are not traceable; provided the CCE should explicitly recommend CCE minutes for condonation by the competent authority.
b. The competent authority for approval of the CCE minutes may condone such cases while approving the CCE minutes taking into account the length of service of the deceased GDS and efforts made to trace out such reports, on case to case to case basis.
c. In the cases where the requirement of verification reports are condoned, at the time of engagement, the engaging authority, would obtain an undertaking from such dependent of the deceased GDS [in the format given in Annexure XI] to the effect that if in future any thing adverse is noticed in respect of such condoned verification reports, the compassionate engagement of the dependent of such deceased GDSs will be liable to be terminated by Head of Region/Head of Circle in accordance with Clause 20 of the Scheme dated 14.06.2023.
Signed by Ravi Pahwa Date: 22-01-2024 16:54:45 (Ravi Pahwa) Assistant Director General (GDS/PCC/PAP)
[Annexure added to Gramin Dak Sevaks (Compassionate Engagement) Scheme, 2023 vide OM No.-17-01/2017-GDS dated 16.01.2024]
Annexure — XI
[To be obtained from the dependent GDS being appointed on compassionate ground in the cases where completion of verification reports in Terms of Note-2 and Note 3 below Clause 4 of the Scheme dated 14.06.2023 were condoned by the competent authority]
I __ __ __ ___ ___ (name of the dependent) clearly understand and hereby undertake that subsequent to my engagement as GDS on compassionate grounds, in the event if anything adverse is noticed in the verification of education/caste/antecedent etc. in respect of Shri __ __ __ ___ ___ (relation __ __ __ ___ ___ ), my compassionate engagement as GDS is liable to be terminated in accordance with Clause 20 of the Gramin Dak Sevaks (Compassionate Engagement) Scheme, 2023.
BPMS writes to FM to review Dearness Allowance arrears decision for Covid period
REF: BPMS / MoF / DA / 51 (7/2/R)
Dated: 20.01.2024
To, The Finance Minister, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, North Block, New Delhi – 110001
Subject: Request for Review of Decision on Dearness Allowance Arrears for Covid period.
Hon’ble Finance Minister,
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the decision to withhold the release of 18 months’ worth of Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears for Central Government employees and pensioners, as communicated in the Lok Sabha session.
I fully understand the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic disruptions that led to the freezing of three instalments of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for the fiscal years 2020-21. However, as our nation is gradually recovering from the impact of the pandemic, it is heartening to witness an improvement in the financial position of our country.
I would like to highlight the significant contributions made by all government employees and retired personnel during the challenging times of the pandemic. Their unwavering dedication and hard work were instrumental in ensuring the smooth functioning of essential services and supporting the nation’s fight against COVID-19.
Considering the improving financial scenario and the pivotal role played by government employees, I kindly request your esteemed office to review the decision on the release of the seized three instalments of Dearness Allowance at the upcoming budget session. The accumulated amount, which was temporarily withheld due to the fiscal constraints of the past, can now be disbursed to the deserving beneficiaries.
I understand that the government has allocated funds to tide over the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and I believe that releasing the seized DA arrears would contribute to the welfare of government employees and retirees. It would not only recognize their efforts but also provide much-needed relief to those who have diligently served our nation.
In line with the government’s commitment to the welfare of its citizens, I urge you to consider this request favorably and announce the release of the withheld Dearness Allowance arrears for the benefit of government employees and pensioners. This gesture would undoubtedly boost the morale of the workforce and reinforce their sense of belonging to the larger national cause.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to a positive outcome that reflects the government’s continued support for its dedicated employees.
Sincerely yours
(MUKESH SINGH) General Secretary/BPMS & Member, National Council (JCM)
Copy to: The General Secretary, Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, New Delhi.
Shri M P Singh I/c BPMS & Vice President Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, New Delhi.
Shri Sadhu Singh, Secretary General, Govt Employees National Confederation, Kanpur.
– With request to raise the matter in pre-budget consultation meeting with Hon’ble Finance Minister, Govt of India.
Republic Day Parade Day: Early Closure for certain Delhi Offices: DOPT O.M
No.16/3/2023-JCA Government of India Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) Establishment (JCA) Section
Lok Nayak Bhavan, New Delhi Dated 19th January, 2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Early Closure of Offices in connection with Republic Day Parade/Beating Retreat Ceremony/At Home Function during January, 2024 – regarding.
In connection with arrangements for the Republic Day Parade/Beating Retreat Ceremony/ At Home Function, 2024, the following has been decided:
i. For full dress rehearsal on 23.01.2024, the Government offices located in the buildings at Annexure-A, shall be closed at 1830 hours on 22.01.2024, and such closure will continue till 1300 hours on 23.01.2024 to facilitate anti-sabotage checks.
ii. The Government offices located in the buildings, indicated at Annexure-A, shall remain closed from 1300 hours, onward on 25.01.2024 for Republic Day Parade. The exercise/arrangement will continue till 1300 hours on 26.01.2024.
iii. The buildings, as indicated at Annexure-B, will be sealed for ‘At Home Function’ on 26.01.2024 and shall remain closed on that date till 1930 hrs.
iv. The buildings indicated at Annexure-C shall be closed at 1200 noon for thorough anti-sabotage check on 29.01.2024, which will continue till 1930 hours of the same date.
v. The buildings indicated at Annexure-D, shall remain closed on 28.01.2024 from 1600 hours to 1930 hours for a special show of Beating Retreat Ceremony.
2. The above arrangements may please be brought to the notice of all concerned.
3. Hindi version will follow.
Encl.: As above
(Parveen Jargar) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
To
1. All Ministries / Departments of the Government of India 2. All Officers and Sections in the Department of Personnel and Training and all Attached/Subordinate Offices of DoPT 3. UPSC/CVC/C&AG/Lok Sabha Sectt./Rajya Sabha Sectt./Supreme Court/Delhi High Court/Central Administrative Tribunal/Election Commission of India/ Niti Ayog /NDMC
Prakash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh Ji will be observed as Sectional Holiday for the employees belonging to Sikh community working in State Government
Government of West Bengal Finance Department Nabanna, 325, Sarni Chatteriee Ilowrah-711102
No. 289- F(P2)
Dated : 17.01.2024
MEMORANDUM
The Governor is pleased to declare that `Prakash Purab’ of Guru Gobind Singh Ji will be observed as Sectional Holiday for the employees belonging to Sikh community working in the State Government Offices, Local bodies, Statutory bodies, Boards, Corporations and Undertakings controlled or owned by State Government, Educational Institutions, etc. all over the State.
Separate Notification specifying the date of the sectional holiday will be issued every year.
Sd/-17.1.2024 Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of West Bengal.
