Missing Entries in GPF accumulation of Subscribers: CGDA
Office of Controller General of Defence Accounts Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt.- 110010
No. ABTDL-4462/42/2022-PAYC
Dated: 05.12.2023
To All Fund Maintaining Controllers/DDP Contrtollers
Subject: Missing Entries in GPF accumulation of Subscribers
Of late, several no. of grievance cases have come into light wherein inaccurate and delayed GPF settlement, along with interest, has been noticed. This is mainly due to missing credits/over credits during the tenure of their service. At the time of superannuation such discrepancies are being corrected with a huge interest resulting in a dispute between the Fund Maintaining Controller and the subscriber(s) after superannuation.
2. The Fund Maintaining Controller always insist on the point that it is the duty of the subscriber(s) to bring into the notice of the Fund Maintaining Controller about any discrepancy. On the other hand, the subscriber complains about less payment at the time of their final settlement of GPF. In some cases the subscriber(s) are even approaching the higher authorities for resolution.
3. In this connection, it is advised to follow, strictly, DoP&PW OM No. 3/7/2020- P&PW(Desk-F) E.6574 dated 17.07.2020 (Copy enclosed).
4. This issues with approval of Sr. it. CGDA (System).
Guidelines on Acceptance of Awards by Government Servants: DOPT
F. No. 11013/22/2023 – Pers. Policy (A-III) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) (Personnel Policy — A.III)
202, North Block, New Delhi Dated 4 December, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Guidelines on Acceptance of Awards by Government servants
Instructions have been issued by this Department, from time to time, regarding acceptance of awards by the Government servants from Private Bodies and Institutes, in accordance with Rule 14 of the CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1965.
2. Rule 14 of the CCS(Conduct) rules, 1964 provides that “No Government servant shall, except with the previous sanction of the Government, receive any complimentary or valedictory address or accept any testimonial or attend any meeting or entertainment held in his honour; or in the honour of any other Government servant: provided that nothing in this rule shall apply to- (i) a farewell entertainment of a substantially private and informal character held in honour of a Government servant or any other Government servant on the occasion of his retirement or transfer or any person who has recently quitted the service of any Government; or (ii) the acceptance of simple and inexpensive entertainments arranged by public bodies or institutions.
3. As a corollary to the aforesaid Rule, it was stipulated in DOPT OM No.11013/2/99-Estt.(A) dated 24 February, 1999 that, in general, awards sought to be given by private bodies and institutes to Government servants do not need to be encouraged, inter alia, because of the fact that if a Government servant has done any outstanding work, there are various methods open to Government itself to recognize his merits and service and it would not be appropriate for him to accept such an award from a private body. In exceptional circumstances like rewarding the merit of an officer for work done outside the purview of his functions in Government or where Government otherwise thinks that an individual deserves a particular award, it was left to the discretion of the competent authority to decide such issues in a reasonable and judicious manner based on the main criterion that such an award should not have a monetary component.
4. Further, vide DOPT OM No. 11013/2/99-Estt.(A) dated 174 February, 2000 it was emphasized that the Government servants should not be allowed to accept awards of monetary benefits instituted by private trusts/ foundations, etc.
5. It has, however, been observed that these instructions are not being adhered to in their true spirit.
6. Accordingly, it is, hereby, clarified that:
a. Awards given by Private Bodies / Institutions / Organizations may be accepted only with prior approval of Competent Authority.
b. The Competent Authority for acceptance of Awards by a Government servant would be Secretary of the concerned Ministry/Department.
c. The Competent Authority for acceptance of Awards by Secretaries to Govt. of India and Secretary rank Officers would be Cabinet Secretary.
d. The Competent Authority may grant approval, only in exceptional circumstances as elucidated in Para 3 above subject to the following conditions:
i. The award should not have any monetary component in the form of cash and/or facilities.
ii. Credentials of the Private Bodies / Institutions / Organizations should be unimpeachable.
7. All Ministries/Departments are requested to ensure strict adherence to these guidelines.
(A K GOPAL) Under Secretary to the Government of India
AICPIN for October 2023: Expected DA from Jan 2024
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – October, 2023
TheLabour Bureau, an attached office of the Ministry of 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 is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of October, 2023is being released in this press release.
The All-India CPI-IW for October, 2023 increased by 0.9 points and stood at 138.4 (one hundred thirty eight point four). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 0.65 per cent with respect to previous month compared to increase of 0.91 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.
The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 0.68 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal/Tur Dal, Cow milk, Egg Hen, Papaya, Pomegranate/Anar, Arum/Arbi, Brinjal, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, French beans, Garlic, Lady’s Finger, Onion, Peas, Radish, Sugar White, Cumin seed/Jira, Mixed Spices, Cooked Meals, Vada/Idli/Dosa, Bidi, School uniform (Girls/Boys), Leather Sandle, Rubber Chappal, Bus fare, Toilet Soap, Medicine allopathic, etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Rice, Fish Fresh, Poultry/Chicken, Mustard oil, Soyabean oil, Apple, Chillies Green, Ginger, Tomato, Cooking Gas (LPG), etc. putting downward pressure on the index.
At centre level, Biswanath-Chariali recorded a maximum increase of 4.8 points. Among others, 4 centres recorded increase between 3 to 3.9 points, 4 centres between 2 to 2.9 points, 19 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 42 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Chennai recorded a maximum decrease of 1.3 point followed by Coonoor and Kolkata with 1.1 points each. Among others, 13 centres recorded decrease between 0.1 to 0.9 points. Rest of two centers index remained stationary.
Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 4.45 per cent compared to 4.72 per cent for the previous month and 6.08 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 6.27 per cent against 6.52 per cent of the previous month and 6.52 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 September, 2023 and October, 2023
Sr. No.
Groups
September, 2023
October, 2023
I
Food & Beverages
140.5
142.3
II
Pan, Supari, Tobacco & Intoxicants
156.8
157.0
III
Clothing & Footwear
139.4
139.5
IV
Housing
125.7
125.7
V
Fuel & Light
161.8
161.7
VI
Miscellaneous
134.7
135.1
General Index
137.5
138.4
CPI-IW: Groups Indices
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of November, 2023 will be released on Friday, 29th December, 2023. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureau.gov.in.
CPAO clarification for applicability of pension rules after 01.04.2022
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE TRIKOOT-II, BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE, NEW DELHI-110066
CPAO/IT&Tech/UT Chandigarh/50/2023-24/139
21.11.2023
Office Memorandum
Subject:- Clarification regarding applicability of pension rules after 01.04.2022.
The undersigned is directed to forward the clarification regarding applicability of pension rules to the employees of UT Chandigarh retiring on or after 01.04.2022.
Kindly refer to the letter no. Pen UT/CH/Central scales/2023-24/3972 dated 15.09.2023 issued by O/o AG(A&E), Punjab & UT, Chandigarh (copy enclosed) wherein information sought regarding applicability of pension rules on employees retiring on or after 01.04.2022 has been clarified:-
(i) Employees of Chandigarh Administration retiring on or after 01.04.2022 shall be governed by CCS (Pension) Rules and they shall accordingly be entitled to Central Pay Scales as well i.e. Revised Pay Rules 2023.
(ii) As employees retiring on or after 01.04.2022 are governed by CCS (Pension) Rules & Revised Pay Rules 2023 (Central Scales), therefore such pensioners/family pensioners are entitled for Central pattern of Dearness Relief.
(iii) Payment of LTC/any other allowance shall be admissible to pre-01.04.2022 pensioners/ family pensioners as they are not governed by CCS (Pension) Rules & Revised Pay Rules 2023.
All the Heads of CPPCs of Authorized Banks are requested to follow the above notification for payment of pension to the pensioners/family pensioners of UT Chandigarh.
This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(Ajay Chaudhary) Sr. Accounts Officer (IT & Tech)
To, 1. Heads of CPPCs & GBD of All Authorized Banks.
Copy to: 1. PS to CC (P) 2. P.A. to CA 3. PA to Dy.CA 4. Sr.AO (A-II), CPAO
Nationwide DLC Campaign 2.0 from 1st to 30th November, 2023 – Adoption of Saturation Approach
File No. 1(2)/2023-P&PW(H) Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department to Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
`B’ Wing, 8th floor, Janpath Bhawan Janpath, New Delhi November 22, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Nationwide DLC Campaign 2.0 from 1st to 30th November, 2023 – Adoption of Saturation Approach
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare is conducting a Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 2.0 at 500 locations in 100 Cities from 01.11.2023 to 30.11.2023 in close co-ordination with all stakeholders viz. Pension Disbursing Banks, CGDA, Railways, Department of Posts & Telegraphs, all registered Pensioners’ Welfare Associations (PWAs), UIDAI, MeitY, PIB, Doordarshan, etc.
2. While the performance of the Campaign during the last two weeks has been good with the help of all stakeholders, the number of DLCs generated so far are 33 lakhs against the target of 50 lacs DLCs for the entire Campaign period.
3. To ensure that DLCs are generated for the remaining pensioners to avoid any delay in pension, all stakeholders (Banks/ Pensioners’ Associations /CGDAJ DoT) are requested to adopt a Saturation Approach during the remaining 2 weeks and motivate every remaining pensioner for submission of DLC before 30.11.2023.
4. This issues with the approval of Secretary (Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare).
Enclosed: Exception List OM dt. 14.11.2023
(Ruchir Mittal) Director
To, 1. All CMDs of Pension Disbursing Banks 2. Secretary, Ministry of Defence 3. Secretary, Department of Telecommunication
Nationwide DLC Campaign 2.0 from 1st to 30th November, 2023 – Exception list to be shared with DoPPW
File No. 1(2)/2023-P&PW(H) Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions Department to Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
3rd floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan Khan Market, New Delhi November 14, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 2.0 from 1st to 30th November, 2023
To enhance ‘Ease of Living’ of Central Government Pensioners, Life Certificates are now also being submitted in digital mode i.e. Jeevan Pramaan. The Department is organizing a Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate campaign 2.0 in November 2023 at 500 locations in 100 cities with a target of DLC submission by 50 lakh Central Government Pensioners. The Camps are being conducted in coordination with Banks, registered Pensioners’ Associations, UIDAI, DoT and MoD. DoPPW Officers have been deputed to visit the various locations, especially in cities where pensioners are in large numbers.
2. In the first 15 days of Nationwide Campaign, 25 Lakh out of 70 Lakh Central Government Pensioners have submitted their DLC. It shows that DLC has not yet submitted by large number of Central Government Pensioners, which may lead to the stoppage of pension if not submitted before 30th November, 2023. Campaign guidelines OM dt 09.08.23 & SOP for Face Authentication is attached for reference.
3. To ensure that all pensioners submit their DLC in month of November, It is directed that all Pension Disbursing authorities (Banks, SPARSH/ CGDA, SAMPANN/ DoT) may generate exception list from updated DLC status of all pensioners. All Pensioners in exception list (who have not submitted their life certificate) may be reached out through SMS/ E-mails/ Whatsapp/ Pensioners’ meet to make pensioners aware about Face Authentication DLC and ensure 100% submission of life certificate of pensioners before 30th November, 2023. Pensioners who are not able to use DLC themselves and unable to move may be reached out through Doorstep Banking or deputing officials.
4. Exception list is to be shared with Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare for further monitoring and enhanced awareness campaigns.
This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
Enclosed:
Comprehensive Guidelines OM dt 09.08.2023 SOP on Face Authentication DLC
Extension of CGHS facilities to pensioners under Union Territories'(UT’s) Administration except UTs of Delhi and Chandigarh
File No. Z.16025/03/2021/CGHS-III/EHS Government of India Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (EHS Section)
Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi Dated 13th November, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Extension of CGHS facilities to pensioners underUnion Territories'(UT’s) Administration except UTs of Delhi and Chandigarh -reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the subjectabove and to convey the approval of Competent Authority for extension of CGHS medical facilities to the pensioners under Union Territories’ (UT’s) Administration, except the UTs of Delhi and Chandigarh.
2. The CGHS facilities shall be extended at par with the Central Government pensioners, on payment of requisite subscription fees as per the prevalent CGHS guidelines, subject to the conditions that the Pensioners of Union Territories seeking CGHS coverage are not availing medical benefits from any other Government Health Scheme.
Signed by Hemlata Singh Under Secretary to the Government of India
Purchase of laptops/notebooks and similar devices for eligible officers: FINMIN instructions to all Departments to adhere to Central Guidelines
No. 03(04)/2023-E.II(A) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Expenditure E.II (A) Branch *****
North Block, New Delhi Dated: November 09, 2023
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Instructions for the purchase of laptops/notebooks and similar devices for eligible officers – reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s OM No. 03(20)/2022-E.II(A) dated 21 July, 2023 on the subject mentioned above, whereby instructions have been issued to Ministries/Departments for issue of laptop/notebooks/mobile-phones and similar devices to eligible officers of Government of India.
2. In this connection, it has come to the notice of this Department that various Ministries/Departments have issued their own polices on subject which are not in line with the spirit of the guidelines issued by this Department. Accordingly, Ministry/Departments are hereby directed to stop/withdraw their own policies on the subject and strictly adhere to the instructions issued by this Department in letter and spirit.
3. This issues with the approval of Competent Authority.
(Avinash K. Nilankar) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
To
1) All Secretaries of Ministry/Department to the Government of India — as per standard list. 2 All Financial Advisors.
Performa for Pension Adalat in Hybrid Mode (Physically/Virtually) to be held on 20th November,2023: CPAO.
Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance Trikoot-II, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi- 110066
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All Central Civil Pensioners are informed that CPAO, D/o Expenditure, Mb() Finance, Trikoot-II, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066 is going to organize a Pension Adalat, which will be held on 20th November, 2023 through hybrid mode (Physically and Virtually) at Brahmaputra Hall, HQ, DG Assam Rifles, Old DGAR Complex, Laitumkhrah, Shillong-793011(Meghalaya). This Pension Adalat is going to be organized especially for those Pensioners who either have retired from North East Region or have been Settled/Residing in North East Region.
Therefore, all Central Civil Pensioners/Family Pensioners (except Railway, Defence, Post and Telegraph) may visit CPAO website ht-tps://cpao.nic.in to register their grievances or send their grievances duly filled in the prescribed format through e-mail to [email protected] or via post to Sr. Accounts Officer, Pensioners Facilitation Cell of this office by 15th November, 2023. The prescribed format is available at CPAO website. To participate in Pension Adalat, a link will be sent by CPAO one day before the Pension Adalat on the registered mobile number or e-mail for those pensioners who will join through Video Conferencing. The resolution of grievance registered will be done for those who will attend the Pension Adalat physically/virtually on 20th November 2023, Kindly mention your PPO Number, Bank Account Number, Contact Address, Mobile Number, e-mail ID and mode of joining the Pension Adalat (Physically/Virtually) along with your grievance. If the grievance is being sent by post, then “Pension Adalat-2023 (NE)” may be superscripted on the envelope.
