Newspaper facility to the Officers of the Zonal Railways and Production Units
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. F(X)II/2018/PW/1
New Delhi, dated 05.04.2018.
The General Managers,
All Indian Railways,
Including CLW, DLW, ICF, RCF & Rail Wheel Factory.
Metro Railway, Kolkata.
The General Manager (Const.),
N.F. Railway, Guwahati.
CAOs (Constn),
All Indian Railways (except NF Railway)
The Director General and Ex-Officio General manager, RDSO, Lucknow.
The General Manager,
Central Organisation for Rly. Electrification, Allahabad.
CAO, MTP/Mumbai.
CAO/DLMW, Patiala and COFMOW, New Delhi.
Sub: Provision of Newspaper facility to the Officers of the Zonal Railways and Production Units
Based on the instructions issued by Ministry of Finance vide Department of Expenditure’s 0.M.No.25(12)/E.Coord-2018 dt.03.04.2018, Board has, in supersession of earlier instructions issued on the subject, fixed the ceiling limits for reimbursement in respect of Newspapers purchased/supplied to officers at their residence as indicated below:
S.No
Level of Officers
Reimbursement to be made per month (in Rs.)
1
HAG / HAG +
1100
2
SAG
850
3
SG / JAG / SS / JS
500
2. A certificate as per the annexure, to the effect that expenditure has been incurred on newspaper shall be provided by the officers on half yearly basis to the office for reimbursement.
3. As already intimated earlier, there shall be no subscription and circulation of newspapers and periodicals in the offices of such officers.
Niraj Kumar
Director /Finance(Exp)-I
Railway Board
Guidelines for filling the pension forms in Bhavishya : DOPPW Order
F. No. 4/13/2018-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
Dated: 06-04-2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Furnishing three copies of joint photographs (or separate photographs) with wife or husband by the Pensioner to Head of Office while filling up/uploading the pension forms-regd.
The undersigned is directed to say that as per CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, the Central Government Civil Pensioner is required to submit:-(a) Three copies of joint photograph (or separate photographs) with wife or husband (duly attested by Head of Office) (b) Three copies of passport size photograph of disabled child/siblings/dependent parents, if applicable (duly attested by Head of Office) alongwith Form 5 of Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 for affixing on Pension Payment Order. Further, after 1-1-2017, the Central Government Civil Pensioners are required to submit the pension forms through Bhavishya i.e. online pension sanction and payment tracking system.
2. The following guidelines should be strictly followed while filling up/uploading the pension forms in Bhavishya. Details of Dos and Don’ts concerning photographs are as under:
Dos and Don’ts concerning Photographs to be submitted with Pension Forms
3. This issues with the approval of competent authority.
(Sanjay Wadhawan)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India
7th CPC Pay Matrix for Scientists of ICAR – Level 10 to 14 in Pay Matrix
INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
KRISHI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI 110001
F.No. 1(4)/2017-Per.IV
Dated: March 27th, 2018
To
The Directors/Project Directors of ICAR Research Institutes/N RC s/Project Directorates/Bureaux
Subject :- Revision of Pay of Scientists of ICAR in light of scheme of revision of pay of teachers in Universities notified by MHRD vide notification dated 02.11.2017 following revision of pay scales of Central Government employees on recommendations of VIIth CPC.
Sir,
I am directed to state that Indian Council of Agricultural Research (lCAR) has decided to revise the pay scales of Scientists in light of scheme of revision of pay of teachers in Universities notified by MHRD vide notification No.1-7/2015-U.II(l) dated 02.11.2017 following revision of pay scales of Central Government employees on the recommendations of the VIIth CPC. as accepted by the Govemment of India. The revised pay scales and other provisions are as under:
2.Revision of Pay Scales:
2.1 The revised pay scales shall be exactly similar to the revised pay scales given as per the M/o HRD letter dated 02.11.2017 strictly in accordance with the equation between the existing pay scales in case of ICAR Scientists and the pay scales applicable to teachers under the UGC framework immediately before 01.01.2016. and no deviation is allowed.
2.2 For fixation of pay of Scientists in the Pay Matrix as on 01.01.2016. the existing pay (Pay in the Pay Band plus RGP) in the pre-revised structure as on 31.12.2015 shall be multiplied by a factor of 2.57. The figure so arrived at is to be located in the Research Level corresponding to the Scientists” Pay Band and RGP in the new Pay Matrix (Annexure – I). If a Cell identical with the figure so arrived at is available in the appropriate Research Level. that Cell shall be the Revised Pay: otherwise the next higher Cell in that Research Level shall be the Revised Pay of the Scientist. If the figure arrived at in this manner is less than the first Cell in that Research Level. then the Pay shall be fixed at the first Cell of that Research Level.
If a situation arises whenever more than two stages are bunched together. one additional increment equal to 3% may be given for every two stages bunched. and pay fixed in the subsequent Cell in the Pay Matrix.
HoD/HoRS/Project Coordinator (at Research Level 14 with rationalized entry pay of Rs.1,44,200/-)
Project Director/Director/ Assistant Director General at ICAR Hqrs/Joint
Director of IARI, IVRI, NDRI, CIFE & NAARM (at RGP Rs. 10000/- in PB Rs
37,400 — 67,000/-)
Project Director/Director/ Assistant Director General at ICAR Hqrs/Joint Director of IARI, IVRI, NDRI, CIFE & NAARM (at Research Level 14 with rationalized entry pay of Rs. 1,44,200/-)
National Fellow (at RGP Rs. 10000/- in PB Rs 37.400 — 67,000/-)
National Fellow (at Research Level 14 with rationalized entry pay of Rs. 1,44,200/-)
2.3.2
Existing Pay
Revised Pay
Director (NAARM, Hyderabad) Rs.
75000/- (Fixed)
Director (NAARM, Hyderabad) Rs. 2,10,000/- (Fixed)
Directors of IARI, IVRI, NDRI & CIFE Rs. 75,000/-(Fixed) plus Rs. 5,000/-
(Special allowance)
Directors of IARI, IVRI, NDRI & CIFE Rs. 2,10,000/-(Fixed) plus Rs. 5.000/-(Special allowance)
National Professor Rs. 75,000/-(Fixed)
National Professor Rs.2,10,000/-(Fixed)
Deputy Director General Rs. 75,000/-(Fixed)
Deputy Director General Rs. 2,10,000/-(Fixed)
3. Implementation Date: The date of implementation of the above revised pay shall be 1st January 2016.
4. Incentives for higher qualifications: The incentive structure is built-in in the pay structure itself wherein those having M.Phil or PhD. degree or other higher qualifications will progress faster under CAS. Therefore. there shall be no incentives in the form of advance increments for obtaining the degrees of M.Phil or PhD or other higher qualifications.
5. Date of Increment:
5.1 The annual increments to each scientist would move up in the same Research Level. with a scientist moving from the existing Cell in the Research Level to the immediate next Cell in the same Research Level
5.2 There shall be two dates for grant of increments namely. 1st January and 1st July of every year. instead of existing date of 151 July. provided that a scientist shall be entitled to only one annual increment on either one of these two dates depending on the date of appointment or assessment promotion.
6. Fixation of Pay on Promotion: When an individual gets a promotion. his/her new pay on promotion would be fixed in the Pay Matrix as follows:
On promotion. the scientist would be given a notional increment in his existing Research Level of Pay. by moving him/her to the next higher Cell at that level. The pay shown in this Cell would now be located in the new Research Level corresponding to the post to which he/she has been promoted. If a Cell identical with that pay is available in the new level, that Cell shall be the new pay; otherwise the next higher Cell in that level shall be the new pay of the scientist. If the pay arrived at in this manner is less than the first Cell in the new level. then the pay shall be fixed at the first Cell of that level.
7. Allowances for Scientists in ICAR: As per Deptt. of Expenditure. Ministry of Finance ID Note No. 1(6)/E.III B/2017 dated 20.03.2018, revision of allowances including NPA shall not be made at present. and the same would be taken up for consideration only after allowances are revised by M/o HRD in case of teachers of U niversities/C olleges under UGC framework. Therefore, all allowances will continue to be paid at the existing pay structure. as if. the pay had not been revised with effect from 01.01.2016.
8. Age of Superannuation: The existing age of superannuation of ICAR scientist is 62 years and the same will continue.
9. 30% of the additional financial impact would be met by ICAR from its own resources.
10. An undertaking shall be taken from every employee to the effect that any excess payment made on account of incorrect fixation of pay in the revised Research Pay Level or grant of inappropriate Research Pay Level and Pay Cells or any other excess payment made shall be adjusted against the future payments due or otherwise to the beneficiary.
11. Appropriate action may be taken to revise the pay of the Scientists at the Institutes as per the terms and conditions laid down herein and in accordance with the instructions issued by Government of India from time to time and in consultation with the concerned Internal Finance Division/Unit.
This issues with the approval of Competent Authority after concurrence of Deptt. of Expenditure. Ministry of Finance vide ID Note No. l(6)/E.III B/2017 dated 20.03.2018.
Yours faithfully,
(Chabbilendra Rout)
Special Secretary, DARE &
Secretary. ICAR
Clarification regarding demarcation of CGHS covered areas under CGHS Wellness Centre
Government of India
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Department of Health & Family Welfare
Directorate General of CGHS
Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road
New Delhi 110 011
No.C 14012/02/2018/CGHS-III/DIR
Dated: the 6th April , 2018
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: – Clarification regarding demarcation of CGHS covered areas under CGHS Wellness Centre.
With reference to the above subject the undersigned is directed to state that in some of the CGHS Cities the areas covered under CGHS were not specified resulting in inconvenience to the beneficiaries. The matter has been reviewed and it is now decided that hereinafter the Coverage of CGHS shall be limited to the areas within 5 km (approx.) radius of the CGHS Wellness Centres. in all CGHS covered Cities. where such demarcations were not specified. The Additional Director, CGHS concerned City shall notify such areas covered under CGHS Wellness Centres.
The serving Central government employees residing outside the CGHS covered areas shall be covered under CS(MA) Rules. However. in all CGHS covered cities the serving Central government employees residing within the Municipal Limits Of the city, shall be given a onetime choice to opt for CGHS (instead of CS(MA) Rules) from the nearest CGHS Wellness Centre.
National Council (Staff Side)
Joint Consultative Machinery
for Central Government Employees
13-C, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi – 110001
E-Mail : [email protected]
No.NC-JCM-2018-CS/PM
April 10, 2018
The Cabinet Secretary,
Government of India
Cabinet Secretariate,
Rastrapati Bhawan,
New Delhi.
Sub: Pending issues of Central Government Employees
Dear Sir,
As you are aware that the Central Government Employees issues particularly review of New Pension Scheme, Minimum Wage and Fitment Formula are pending since long. Its unfortunate that inspite of assurance given by Cabinet Ministers and our pursuation with you time to time has not yilded any result so far. We had deffered the strike on a clear cut assurance but the committees formulated to resolve the issues have not done any thing, with the result creating lot of anguish amoagest Central Government Employees
It is also unfortunate that inspite of continues persuation the meeting of National Council has also not been fixed gives an impression than no body is serious for resolution of long pending demands of Central Government Employees. The National Council JCM (Staff Side) had tried its level best for a negotiated settlement but unfortunatly could not succed due to willy nilly atitude of Government.
In view of all round dissatisfaction among Central Government Employees it is requested that the above demands could be resolve without further loss of time and meeting of National Council (JCM) should also be convend at an earliest to resolve the other issues submitted as agenda.
In order to meet the urgent travel requirements of High Official Requisition (HOR) holders, which includes Central Government Ministers, Judges of Hon’ble Supreme Court/High Courts of various States, Members of Parliament and other emergent demands, who are on the waiting list, a limited number of berths have been earmarked as Emergency Quota in different trains and in different classes. The quota is released by the Railways in accordance with the priority as per warrant of precedence and well established practice being followed since long. At the time of allotment of berths/seats, emergency quota is first allotted for self travel of HOR holders/Members of Parliament, etc., strictly as per their inter-se seniority in warrant of precedence. Thereafter, other requisitions received from various quarters are considered and the remaining quota is released taking into account various factors like status of passengers travelling, nature of urgency like travelling on government duty, bereavement in the family, sickness, job interview, etc.
Emergency Quota Cells are located at Zonal/Divisional Headquarters and at some of the important non-Headquarter stations. These Cells normally function under the control of a gazetted officer supported by requisite number of staff posted by Zonal Railways.
This information was made available in reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.
Cabinet approves revision of pay and allowances of Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for revision of pay and allowances of Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories. It will bring the pay and allowances of LGs at par with that of the Secretary to the Government of India.
Details:
The Cabinet has approved the proposal for increasing the pay and allowances of Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories with effect from 1st January, 2016 from Rs.80,000/- per month plus dearness allowance, sumptuary allowance at the rate of Rs.4,000/- per month and local allowances to Rs. 2,25,000/- plus dearness allowance, sumptuary allowance at the rate of Rs.4,000/- per month and local allowances at the same rate as applicable to the officers of the rank of Secretary to the Govt. of India It will be subject to the condition that the total emoluments (excluding sumptuary allowance and local allowances) shall not exceed the total emoluments drawn by the Governor of a State.
Background:
The pay and allowances of Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories remain at par with those of officers of the rank of Secretary to the Government of India. The pay and allowances of Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories was last revised with the approval of the Cabinet with effect from 1st January, 2006 from Rs. 26,000/- (fixed) per month to Rs.80,000/- (fixed) per month plus dearness allowance, sumptuary allowance at the rate of Rs.4,000/- per month and local allowances.
The pay of officers of the rank of Secretary to the Government of India has been revised from Rs. 80,000/- to Rs. 2,25,000/- per month with effect from 01.01.2016 as per CCS (Revised) Pay Rules, 2016.
Standing Committee of the NC/JCM and National Anomalies Committee Meetings at an earliest
Brief of the meetings held between the Staff Side(JCM) and Official Side
No.NC/JCM/2018 Dated: April 10, 2018
The General Secretaries,
All Constituents Organizations of the JCM(Staff Side)
Dear Comrades,
Sub: Brief of the meetings held between the Staff Side(JCM) and Official Side
Met yesterday, i.e. on 9th April, 2018, with the Secretary(DoP&T), Government of India, Dr. C. Chandramauli, who joined recently, and requested him for holding meetings of the Standing Committee of the NC/JCM and National Anomalies Committee at an earliest. He has promised for the same.
Today, i.e. on 10th April, 2018, met the Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, and handed him over a copy of the enclosed letter.
He said that, the issue of the NPS is under finalization and Secretary(Pension), Government of India, had very recently given presentation. He further said that, there would be some visible changes in the NPS.
On the issue of Minimum Wage and Fitment Formula he once again mentioned that it depends totally on the political call.
So far the issue of non-holding of meetings of the National Council(JCM) is concerned, he said that he would try to hold this meeting very shortly.
This is for your information.
Sincerely yours
(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary (Staff Side)
National Council (JCM)
Dearness Relief to Railway Pensioners from January 2018
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
Ministry of Railways (Rail Mantralaya)
(Railway Board)
PC-VII No. : 99
RBE No.: 47/2018
File No. PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/3
New Delhi, dated: 27.03.2018
The General Manager/CAOs(R),
All Zonal Railways & Production Units,
(As per mailing list)
Sub :- Grant of Dearness Relief to Railway pensioners/family pensioners — Revised rate effective from 01.01.2018.
A copy of Office Memorandum No. 42/06/2018-P&PW(G) dated 22.03.2018 of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (Department of Pensions and Pensioners’ Welfare) on the above subject is enclosed herewith for information and compliance. This order shall apply mutatis mutandis on Railways also.
2. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of the Ministry of Railways.
Withholding of Annual Increment in case of employees not able to meet the benchmark either for MACP or regular promotion
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO: 568
ANSWERED ON: 06.04.2018
Pay Commission Reports
JOSE K. MANI
Will the Minister of
FINANCE be pleased to state:-
(a) whether the reports of successive Pay Commissions have been increasing the burden on Government finances/ exchequer in partially accepting their recommendations for increase in wages and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the last Pay Commission has suggested productivity linked pay hike to the deserving employees to eliminate below average or mediocre performance and if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether such periodic hikes in wages resulting from Pay Commission recommendations trigger similar demands from the State Government/public utility employees, imposing burden on already strained State finances and if so, the details thereof; and
(d) whether the Government is considering an alternative for increasing the salaries and allowances of Central Government employees and pensioners in future instead of forming Pay Commission and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI P. RADHAKRISHNAN)
A Statement is laid on the Table of the House
Statement Annexed with the Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 568 dated 06.04.2018 raised by Shri Jose K. Mani regarding Pay Commission Reports
(a) The financial impact of the recommendations of the Central Pay Commission, as accepted by the Government, is normally more pronounced in the initial year and gradually it tapers off as the growth in the economy picks up and fiscal space is widened. While implementing the recommendations of the last Central Pay Commission, i.e., the Seventh Central Pay Commission, the Government staggered its implementation in two financial years. While the recommendations on pay and pension were implemented with effect from 01.01.2016, the recommendations in respect of allowances have been implemented with effect from 01.07.2017 after an examination by a Committee. This has moderated the financial impact of the recommendations. Moreover, unlike the previous 6th Pay Commission, which entailed substantial impact on account of arrears, the impact in the year 2016-17 on account of element of arrears of revised pay and pension on the present occasion of the 7th Central Pay Commission pertained to only 2 months of the previous financial year of 2015-16.
(b) The Seventh Central Pay Commission in Para 5.1.46 of its Report proposed withholding of annual increment in the case of those employees who are not able to meet the benchmark either for Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) or regular promotion within the first 20 years of their service.
(c) The service conditions of employees of State Governments fall within the exclusive domain of the respective State Governments who are federally independent of the Central Government. Therefore, the concerned State Governments have to independently take a view in the matter.
(d) No such proposal is under consideration of the Government.
