Implementation of orders of Hon’ble Courts/AFTs in pre-2006 retiree Havildars granted Hony Rank of Nb Sub cases. Dated 30.10.2017
F. No. 3(8)/2013/D(Pension/Legal)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
D (Pension/Legal)
Sena Bhawan, New Delhi
Daied 30th, October, 2017
To
The Chief of the Army Staff
SUbject: – Implementation of orders of Hon’ble Courts/AFTs in pre-2006 retiree Havildars granted Hony Rank of Nb Sub cases.
The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the following cases has decided:-
(a) Ex Hav (Hony Nb Sub)Virender Singh & 4 Ors. who retired prior to 01.01.2006, filed OA No. 42/2010 before Hon’ble AFT (RB) Chandigarh seeking the benefits of fitment in the pay grade of Nb Sub in accordance with Government of India, Ministry of Defence letter No 1(8)/2008-D(Pen/Policy) dated 12 June 2009. The Hon’ble AFT, vide its order dated 08 February, 2010 ordered to grant the benefit to the petitioners with instructions to release the entitlement of pension and arrears w.e.f. 01.01.2006. Civil Appeal filed by the U01 to assail AFT order dated 08 February, 2010 was dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court vide order dated 13 December, 2010.
(b) In a similar case, Civil Appeal No 4677/2014 was filed by the UO1 in the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Ex Hay (Hony Nb Sub) Subhash Chander (OA 3305/2013) case. Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its order dated 20 May 2015 has dismissed the appeal and held that “we are not inclined to entertain this appeal, which is dismissed accordingly.”
2. In view of the above judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court, matter for implementation of orders of Hon’ble Courts/AFTs in respect of Armed Forces Personnel in Hony Nb Sub cases was taken up with Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance for consideration. Deptt. of Expenditure has agreed to implement those orders of Hon’ble Courts/AFTs.
3. Accordingly, I am directed to convey the approval of Competent Authority in Ministry of Defence for implementation of orders of Hon’ble Courts/AFTs in pre-2006 retiree Havildars granted Hony rank of Nb Sub cases, by Service Hqrs. as under
a) Service Hqrs may implement the orders of Hon’ble Courts/AFTs in Hony Nb Sub cases by issuing absolute sanction keeping in view of the orders of Hon’ble Apex Court, quoted at Para 1 above.
b) In those Hony Nb Sub cases in which conditional sanctions have been issued by the Service Hqrs. with the approval of competent authority in MoD, Service Hqrs. may convert conditional sanction into absolute sanction ,Ett their level with the approval of competent authority at Service HQ. No interest shall be payable as per Hon’ble Supreme Court order dated 20.05.2015 in the case of UOI Vs Subhash Chander Soni.
4. The benefit regarding grant of pension of Naib Subedar to pre-2006 retired Havildars who were granted Honorary rank of Naib Subedar after their retirement, as ordered by the Courts/AFTs, would be applicable only in case of revision of pension as indicated in MoD order No 1(8)/2008-D(Pen/Policy) dated 12.06.2009 and not for retirement gratuity, encashment of leave, composite transfer grant etc.
5.The amount involved on account of implementation of Court/AFT orders will be booked under charged expenditure.
6. This issues with concurrence of Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance vide I.D. Note No. 140/E-V/2017 dated 05.09.2017 and MoD (Fin/Pen) U.O. No. 10(6)/2012/Fin/Pen/2012 dated 08.09.2017.
(Ajay Kumar Agrawal)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
It has been informed by the Postal Directorate that Departmental Anomaly Committee Meeting which was scheduled to be held on 31-10-2017 at Dak Bhawan is postponed.
Next date of meeting will be informed by the directorate shortly.
Revision of pay and allowances and other related benefits – Tamilnadu G.O
FINANCE (CMPC) DEPARTMENT
Secretariat,
Chennai – 600 009.
Letter No.54867/CMPC/2017-1, dated: 30-10-2017
From
Thiru K.SHANMUGAM, I.A.S.,
Additional Chief Secretary to Government.
To
All Secretaries to Government.
The Secretary, Legislative Assembly, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
The Secretary to the Governor, Chennai-600 032.
The Comptroller, Governors Household, Raj Bhavan, Chennai-32.
The Governor’s Secretariat, Raj Bhavan, Guindy, Chennai- 600 032.
All Departments of Secretariat (OP / Bills), Chennai-600 009.
All Heads of Departments.
All Collectors / All District Judges / All Chief Judicial Magistrates.
The Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements), Chennai- 600 018.
The Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements), Chennai-600 018 (By name).
The Principal Accountant General (Audit-I), Chennai-600 018.
The Principal Accountant General (Audit-I), Chennai-600 018 (By name).
The Accountant General (Audit-II), Chennai-600 018.
The Accountant General (Audit-II), Chennai-600 018 (By name).
The Accountant General (CAB), Chennai-600 009 / Madurai.
The Registrar General, High Court, Chennai-600 104.
The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, Chennai-600 003.
The Registrar of all Universities in Tamil Nadu.
The Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts, Chennai-35.
The Director of Pension, Chennai-600 035.
The Director of Local Fund Audit, Chennai- 600 035.
The Pension Pay Officer, Chennai- 600 035.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.
The Pay and Accounts Officer (North / South / East), Chennai- 1 / 35 / 5.
The Pay and Accounts Officer, Madurai – 625 001.
All Treasury Officers / Sub-Treasury Officers.
The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai-600 003.
The Commissioner, Corporation of Madurai / Coimbatore /Tiruchirapalli/ Salem /
Tirunelveli / Tuticorin / Vellore / Tirupur / Erode / Dindigul / Thanjavur.
All State-Owned Corporations and Statutory Boards.
All Divisional Development Officers / Revenue Divisional Officers/ Tahsildars.
All Block Development Officers / Municipal Commissioners.
All Chief Educational Officers / Panchayat Union Commissioners.
The Project Co-ordinator, Tamil Nadu lntegrated Nutrition Project, No.570, Anna Salai, Chennai-600 018.
The Deputy Director General and State Informatics Officer, National Informatics Centre, Rajaji Bhavan, Besant Nagar, Chennai-600 090.
The Technical Director, National Informatics Centre, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. All Recognised Service Associations.
Sir/Madam,
Sub: Recommendations of the Official Committee, 2017 on revision of pay and allowances and other related benefits – Admitting of salary – Instructions – Regarding.
G.O.Ms.No.304, Finance (Pay Cell) Department, dated: 13-10-2017.
G.O.Ms.No.305, Finance (Pay Cell) Department, dated: 13-10-2017.
G.O.Ms.No.306, Finance (Pay Cell) Department, dated: 13-10-2017.
I am to invite your attention to the references cited.
2.Based on the recommendations of the Official Committee, 2017, orders have been issued in the Government Orders first to fourth cited granting revision of pay, special pay and allowances to the State Government employees and teachers including employees of local bodies. The pay revision has been given notional effect from 1st January 2016 with monetary benefit from 1st October 2017.
3.As per Rule 6(2) of the Tamil Nadu Revised Pay Rules, 2017 every employee shall have to exercise option to come over to the revised pay structure within 3 months from the date of coming into force of the above rules on a date advantageous to the employees concerned as classified under sub-rule (1) of the above Rules. Considering the time limit available for exercising option by the employees to switch over to the revised pay structure, the pay bills have been presented by the Drawing and Disbursing Officers in the old pay itself to avoid difficulty in drawing salary by the employees.
4.Based on the option exercised by the individual employees,
(i) In the case of non-self drawing employees, the Heads of Offices concerned shall fix the pay of such employees in the revised pay structure and send the orders to the Drawing and Disbursing Officers concerned for drawing salary in the new pay immediately;
(ii) Likewise in the case of self-drawing officers, the Pay and Accounts Officer in case of the city offices including Pay and Accounts Officer, Madurai and in respect of other officers in Districts, the Accountant General shall fix the pay of the Officers in the revised pay structure and issue necessary pay slips so as to enable the Officers concerned to present the bills and draw the salary in the new pay structure immediately.
5.The Drawing and Disbursing Officers concerned on getting the orders from the Heads of Offices / pay fixing authorities concerned shall draw and disburse monthly salaries in the new pay structure from the month of November 2017 along with arrears for the month of October 2017. They shall present salary bills accordingly for the month of November 2017 after claiming arrears for October 2017 before 20-11-2017.
6.The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is requested to update the software application for salary bills in accordance with the orders issued in the Government Orders cited to enable drawing of salary in revised pay structure from November 2017, after claiming the arrears for the month of October 2017 before 20-11-2017.
7.The Commissioner of Treasuries and Accounts is also requested to co-ordinate with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to finalise the revised software application for presenting salary bills in the revised pay structure immediately.
8.All Head of Departments are therefore requested to issue necessary instructions to all their subordinate officers to adhere to the above instructions scrupulously.
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
For Additional Chief Secretary to Government.
Nominations for the training of the Liaison Officers for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/ Person with Disablities and Other Backward Classes
F.No. 36023/1/2017-Estt.(Res.)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Establishment (Reservation-1) Section
North Block,
New Delhi Dated the October 27, 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Nominations for the training of the Liaison Officers for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/ Person with Disablities and Other Backward Classes – regarding
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s Office Memorandum of even number dated 11.08.2017 on the subject cited above whereby the Ministries/ Departments were requested to nominate their Liaison Officers for the above training programmes organised by Institute of Secretariat Training & Management (ISTM) to facilitate them in the performance of their duties.
2. It is stated that the ISTM issues course circulars for all the calendared courses at least 90 days before the commencement of the courses. Online nomination by the interested applicant/ nominees is mandatory in all courses. This is, inter-alia, required for shortlisting of the candidates, issuing automated communications through mail/ SMS of acceptance/ non- acceptance to their personal e-mail address/ mobile, plan logistics, etc.. The link for submission of online application is as under:-
3. All Ministries/ Departments are, therefore, requested to kindly direct their nominated Liaison Officers to submit their online applications before the closing date to avoid inconvenience.
Closure of offices surrounding Patel Chowk and MDC National Stadium on 30.10.2017 and 31.10.2017
F.No. 12/16/2016-JCA 2
Government of India
(Department of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Establishment (JCA-II) Section
North Block, New Delhi
Dated October 27, 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Closure of offices surrounding Patel Chowk and MDC National Stadium on 30.10.2017 and 31.10.2017—regarding
The undersigned is directed to state that the Delhi Police have intimated about the visit of the Hon’ble Prime Minister at Patel Chowk on 31.10.2017 to pay floral tributes at the Statue of Sardar Patel on the occasion of his birth anniversary. It has also been informed that the Run for Unity will be held on 31.10.2017 at MDC National Stadium and the Hon’ble Prime Minister is likely to flag off the run.
2. To make elaborate law & order/ security arrangements, the buildings surrounding Patel Chowk and MDC National Stadium are required to be sealed after conducting anti-sabotage checks. These office buildings (as per lists attached) are required to be vacated at 1500 hours on 30.10.2017 so that room are sealed after conducting regular anti-sabotage checks. The arrangements by Delhi Police will continue till 0930 hours on 31.10.2017 for the buildings/ offices indicated in List-I and till 1700 hours on 31.10.2017 for the buildings/ offices indicated in List-II.
3. All Ministries/ Departments are requested to bring this to the notice of all concerned for information/ necessary action.
4. Hindi version will follow.
Encl : As above
(Raju Saraswat)
Under Secretary
ANNEXURE
LIST – I
LIST OF BUILDINGS/ OFFICES TO BE CLOSED AFTER 1500 HOURS ON 30.10.2017 TILL 0930 HOURS ON 31.10.2017
S. No.
BUILDINGS
POLICE STATION
1.
RBI
Parliament Street
2.
NIT/ AAYOG
Parliament Street
3.
SARDAR PATEL BHAWAN
Parliament Street
4.
NIRVACHAN SADAN
Parliament Street
5.
PUNJABÂ NATIONALÂ BANKÂ BUILDING, PATEL CHOWK
Parliament Street
6.
AKASHWANI BHAWAN/ AIR, SANSAD MARG
Parliament Street
7.
DAK BHAWAN
Parliament Street
8.
JEEVAN TARA BUILDING
Parliament Street
9.
JEEVAN DEEP BUILDING
Parliament Street
10.
JEEVAN VIHAR BUILDING
Parliament Street
11.
SBI BUILDING
Parliament Street
12.
SANCHAR BHAWAN
Parliament Street
13.
TRANSPORT BHAWAN
Parliament Street
LIST – II LIST OF BUILDINGS/OFFICES TO BE CLOSED AFTER 1500 HOURS ON 30.10.2017 TILL CLOSURE OF ARRANGEMENTS ON 31.10.2017
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA/BHARAT SARKAR
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS/RAIL MANTRALAYA
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No.E(NG)I-2017/TR/24
New Delhi, dated 22.09.2017
The General Managers
All Zonal Railways & Production Units
(As per standard list).
Sub – Inter-Railway Mutual Transfer.
In continuation of this office letter of even number dated 15.09.2017 (RBE No. 130/2017), the procedure for Mutual Transfer is further simplified. Hereafter, for Divisionally controlled posts, applications for Mutual Transfer duly signed by both applicants in the proper format, from a Division of one Railway to Division on another Railway need not be routed through the HQ offices. It shall be dealt directly only by the Divisions concerned.
For HQ controlled posts the prevailing procedure shall continue
2. Activity and prescribed Timelines:
SN
Activity
Timeline
(i)
Forwarding of Applications by Supervisors to the Personnel Department of the Division :
it should be verified at this stage that the prescribed application form is complete in all respects duly signed by both employees and the information given therein is correct.
10 days
(ii)
Forwarding by Divisional Personnel Department:-
15 days
(a)
Division controlled posts :-
Divisional Personnel Department will forward the request application with necessary documents directly to the Division concerned to which transfer is sought. The name and designation of the officer signing the letter should invariably be mentioned in the forwarding letter.
(b)
HQ controlled posts :-
Personnel Department will forward the application with all necessary documents to Zonal HQ (CPO office).
(iii)
Forwarding by Headquarters Personnel Deptt (For HQ controlled posts):-On receipt of the application duly forwarded from Division/Workshop, the HQ Personnel Department office will forward it to the Zonal Rly/PU concerned.
15 days
Note : Mutual Exchange is between two employees of the some grade and cadre. This must be verified by the Personnel Department at every stage of processing of applications.
(iv)
Conveying of Acceptance : – The counterpart HQ/Division to issue their acceptance to forwarding HQ/Division (as the case may be).
10 days
(v)
Issue of Transfer Order :- On receipt of consent from the receiving HQ/Division, the transfer orders should be issued.
15 days
(vi)
Relieving/Sparing:Â – Once the transfer order is issued; employees should be relieved immediately with the senior employee being relieved first. This will be the responsibility of Branch Officer/Head of Department concerned under whom the staff is working (Board’s letters No. ERP/Portal – Transfer/2013 dated 30.04.2014 and No. E(NG)I-2007/TR/26 dated 04.12.2007 refers).
15 days
(vii)
Dispatch of LPC and Service Records :- Personnel Department concerned should ensure that the LPC and Service Record of the employee(s) are sent expeditiously to the new Division/Zone etc. in terms of Board’s letter number E(NG)I-2001/TR/16 dated 21.11.2001. Attested Xerox copy of the Service Record should be given to the employee concerned.
15 days
Note :Â (i) At the stage of forwarding of applications, files need not be routed through concerned Branch Officer/HOD. The consultation with Branch Officers/MODS concerned in Division/HQ shall be done at the stage of relieving only.
(ii) Necessary modifications to Schedule of Powers (SOP) should be made accordingly.
3. As the mutual transfers are ordered with the consent of both the employees. it should be made clear right at the time of forwarding applications that no request for backtracking from the mutual exchange arrangement will be entertained under any circumstances (Board’s letter No.5(NGll-2006/TR/6 dated 21.04.2006 refers).
4. It may specifically be noted that forwarding of application cannot be done by any level lower than the Divisional Personnel Officer (DPO) or Sr DPO in the Divisions and WPO in the Workshops. Dy CMM, WMs, AENs and other such Officers/Unites should invariably route the request applications through their corresponding Personnel Officer ang should not forward any application to other Division/Unit directly.
5. All other terms and conditions regulating mutual transfer of Railway employees will continue to remain in force.
Please acknowledge receipt.
Hindi version will follow.
(PM. Meena)
Deputy Director-II/Estt.(NG)I
Railway Board
Now, Tamilnadu Government released the official Order for Pensioners & family Pensioners as per the recommendations of the Official Committee, 2017 with the subject “Revision of Pension / Family Pension and Retirement Benefits”. G.O.Ms.No.313, Dated 25th October 2017.
Railway Order : Minutes of DC / JCM meeting held on 23rd & 24th October, 2017
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2017/E(LR)I/JCM 2-1
Dated 25.10.2017
The General Secretary,
AIRF,
4, State Entry Road,
New Delhi 110 055.
The General Secretary,
NFIR,
3, Chelmsford Road,
New Delhi – 110 055.
Dear Sirs,
Sub: Minutes of the DC/JCM(Railways) meeting held on 23rd & 24th October, 2017.
Minutes of the above meeting is being put up on official website of this Ministry i.e. ww.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/ Copy of the minutes was also given to Staff Side during the meeting itself.
Yours faithfully,
(D.Malik)
Director.Estt (IR)
Minutes of meeting of DC/JCM held on 23-24 October 2017
DG(RHS)/ PED(Health)
12/2009: Recognition of hospitals and tie-ups for Neuro surgery patients on Central Railway.
As per the extant practice being followed by the Railways, private hospitals are empanelled as per CGHS rates. In the instant case, Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai is not willing to provide Neurosurgery treatment as per CGHS rates whereas there are other private hospitals available which are willing to provide Neurosurgery treatment as per CGHS rates and Railway has empanelled four such private hospitals i.e. (i) Surana Hospital, Chembur (2) Suraj Hospital, Sanapada (3) Balalji Hospital, Byculla and (4) Seven Hills Hospital, Mumbai. Four private hospitals empanelled for Neurosurgery treatment seems enough to cater the Neurosurgery cases needs of Central Railway.
On the insistence of the Staff side, it was agreed to review empanelment of Jaslok Hospital.
25/2009: Pre-medical Examination- Relaxation for Loco Pilots declared with Type II Diabetes.
Instructions issued vide Board’s letter No.2008/H/5/18 dt. 5.8.2016.
(Finalised)
14/2010: Medical facilities to the staff working at the road side stations and ganghuts.
Instructions for reimbursement of Medical Claims will be reiterated within a fortnight. A separate meeting will be held with DG/RHS regarding provision of Mobile Medical Vans in all the Divisions.
27/2011: Issuance of incorrect Medical Certificates in the case of medically decategorised staff leading to avoidable problems and denial of compassionate appointment (other officer concerned – EDE/N).
Issue will be re-examined.
AM(Signal)
17/2009: Arbitrary cancellation of norms for non-gazetted categories of Signalling Staff (Group ‘C’ & ‘D’) – S&T Department.
The issue was discussed threadbare and it was also explained by the official side that around 56,000 more posts will be required as per the yardstick. It was agreed to hold a separate meeting of the Staff Side with Board(MS & FC) at the earliest.
AM(Electrical)
4/2009: Provision of ACs in the UTS machine offices on the suburban section.
It was agreed to call for the status from GMs, Central & Western Railway.
9/2011: Scale of electrical fittings for staff quarters – Provision for installing airconditioners in residential quarters.
It was agreed to hold a separate meeting of the Staff Side with AM(Elect.).
4/2012: Line Box for Loco Pilot and Guard – Revision of cost – Reg.
Matter is under process for upwardly revising the cost.
30/2012: Improvement in the conditions of Running Rooms and Rest Houses.
After discussions, it was decided that there will be a Joint Committee including representatives from both Federations. EDME(Tr.) will take necessary action for formation of this committee which shall examine the condition of the Running Rooms vis-a-vis the recommendations of EDs’ Committee.
29/2011: Filling-up posts of Loco Inspectors and Power Controllers/Crew Controllers – Modification thereof (EDPC-I).
Discussed and finalised.
(Finalised)
AM(CE)
28/97: Yardstick for staff under Junior Engineer/ Section Engineer (Works).
AM(CE) stated that committee will be asked to expedite and submit their report by 31.01.2018.
46/2003: Additional workload on Keyman-Correction slip No.58 and 73 – Para 170(6) of IRPWM.
AM(CE) stated that committee will be asked to expedite and submit their report by 31.01.2018.
15/2012: Implementation of the report of the Committee on Trackmen.
The issue regarding restructuring of the posts of the Track Maintainers (10:20:20:50) is under process and is to be finalised by 31.12.2017.
24/2011: Provision of accommodation to Trackmen in Accident Relief Train.
Sitting space for nominated Track Maintainers has also been provided in NR and SECR. Sitting space has also been provided in 4 ARTs of NCR and 2 ARTs of WR. Further efforts will continue for providing similar facility in other zones.
17/2011: Implementation of Rest Rules for the staff of Track Machine Organization.
Instruction already exists and will be reiterated.
11/2012: Treatment of the cadre of the Cook as a regular cadre in the Track Machine Organization vis-a-vis extending the benefit of restructuring.
It was contended by the staff side that the cadre of the Cook in Track Machine Organization(TMO) has been treated as ex-cadre. Official side agreed to examine the issue of encadrement of TMO Cooks so that they can have better promotion avenue.
AM(PU)
40/2001: Arbitrary reduction of incentives bonus to SEs and SSEs – withdrawal of Board’s decision –urged.
After detailed discussion, it was decided that a separate meeting of Staff Side with Board(MRS, MS & FC) will be held at the earliest.
2/2005: Extension of Incentive Scheme in left-out shops/sections in Railway workshops/Production Units covered under CLW type Incentive Scheme.
The demand for incentive for Ajmer Diesel POH Workshop will be taken up for study in regard to existing workload and possible additional workload which may permit grant of incentive.
AM(Commercial)/ PED(Coaching)
5/2009: Reservation in the trains for Running Staff.
After detailed discussions, it was agreed that Coaching and Commercial Dte. will jointly address the problem and provide a workable solution.
AM(Commercial)/ EDPM
20/2010: Quantum of debits to be raised in case of missing PRS Ticket/Rolls.
Instructions have been reiterated jointly by Commercial and Accounts Directorates to all Zonal Railways vide letter No.2006/AC-II/45/10 dated 27.06.2016. Staff side raised that when the Alpha code is not printed by system mistake, debits should not be raised without enquiry. Official side explained that the main issue stands settled with the issue of the above
instructions.
22/2010: Provision of adequate facilities for Ticket Checking Staff in the Rest Houses on the Zonal Railways.
Staff side requested for status report from all the zonal Railways which was agreed to. Staff Side also requested that policy instructions in the matter be reiterated which was also agreed to.
(Finalised)
PED(Finance)/ EDF(E)
12/2005: Payment of Washing Allowance. & 8/2011: Demands of the AC staff of the Indian Railways.
Instructions have been issued vide RBE No.141/2017 to the effect that consequent to the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of the 7th CPC, these four allowances namely Washing allowance, kit maintenance allowance, uniform allowance and Shoe allowance have been subsumed into a single Dress Allowance. On other issues under Item No.8/2011, position will be furnished.
PED(Vigilance)
1/2011: Disciplinary proceedings arising out of Vigilance cases against Group ‘C’ and ‘D’ staff.
The matter was discussed. In some railways the adequacy of punishment is also being decided in consultation with Vigilance. Clarification will be issued on this aspect.
EDTT(F)
18/2010: Provision of Rest Rooms at wayside stations.
Out of total 1647 identified stations, 396 stations have been provided Rest Rooms. Number of stations where work is in progress is 63 and number of stations where work has been proposed is 266. Latest status report shall be provided to the Staff Side.
EDF(X) I
26/2010: Special Duty Allowance – Exemption sought for from the purview of Income Tax.
The matter has been referred to the Ministry of Finance vide Board’s OM No.F(X)I-2009/ 23/6 dated 24.09.2012. Reply from Ministry of Finance is still awaited despite reminders, the latest of which was sent on 04.09.2017. Staff side requested for copies of references made which was provided in the meeting itself.
13/2012: Refund of Income Tax deducted from the salary of Running Staff.
Mechanism for refund of excess income tax has been prescribed in Sec.237 & 238 of the Income Tax Act 1961. It was however agreed to issue instructions to the Zonal Railways etc. in the matter.
(Finalised)
24/2012: Exemption of Transport Allowance from the purview of Income Tax – Enhancement of exemption limit from 800 to 3200 plus D.A. thereon.
Ministry of Finance (CBDT) vide Notification No.39/2015/F.NO.142/02/2015-TPL dated 13.04.2015 have revised the exemption limits regarding Transport Allowance w.e.f. 01.04.2015.
(Finalised)
EDE(Res.)
7/2006: Promotion against vacant posts in the diminishing cadres-Relaxation of extant policy – Requested.
Discussed and finalised.
(Finalised)
EDE(GC)
26/2007: Introduction of objective type question in the written test held as part of selection for promotion to posts classified as ‘Selection’ – extending the provision of 50% objective type questions for selection from group ‘C’ to ‘B’ posts.
Staff Side stated that in the written test for selection from Group ‘C’ to Group ‘B’ posts, atleast 50% of the questions need to be objective type. It was agreed to examine the issue. 16/2011: Strengthening of Legal Cadre in the Railways.
Discussed and finalised.
(Finalised)
EDPC-II
14/2007: Fixation of pay under Rule 1313(1)(A)(1) (erstwhile FR 22 C) to the staff promoted to the identical scales of pay carrying higher duties and responsibilities.
Ministry of Finance’s OM No.F-2-1/2015-E.III(A) dated 16.10.2015 has been adopted by Ministry of Railways on mutatis-mutandis basis vide Railway Board vide letter No.PCVI/2015/IC/I dated 08.04.2016. Clarification on some of the issues raised by Staff Side, Zonal Railways/ PUs has also been issued vide letter dated 19.09.2017.
(Finalised)
26/2009: Merger of upgraded group ‘D’ posts in pay scale of 3050-4590 (Group ‘C’) of Diesel/ Elect. Loco/EMU Sheds in Technician III cadre.
Position explained in detail. Staff Side insisted to have fresh look.
JDE(G)
33/98: Provision of adequate percentage of leave reserve for group ‘D’ employees.
After discussion, it was agreed that detailed data (on a format furnished by Staff Side) from Zonal Railways will be gathered for further action on the matter.
Notification of Employees Charter for ensuring time bound redressal of railways employees issues
Committee constituted to restructure Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) to fast track redevelopment of stations and monetization of vacant railway land parcels
Five member committee of senior officials of Railways to improve safety of staff and workers working on railway worksites mainly tracks
Report of Mumbai suburban audit covering each suburban station received. Key recommendations include Provision of new FOBs and Widening/replacement of existing FOBs, escalators, CCTVs, additional entry/exit points of landings etc. Zonal railways preparing action plans
Posts of Additional Divisional Railway Managers being increased in all the railway division offices for improving operational efficiency.
Empowerment of GMs, DRMs and field officials of Indian Railways on the basis of directions by Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Shri Piyush Goyal while reviewing unfortunate incident at Elphinstone Station on 29.09.2017. Will lead to fast track decision making, execution and the overall working of Railways. A step towards steady and systematic transformation of Railways.
Minister of Railways and Coal Shri Piyush Goyal addressed a Press Conference here today. He gave details of various decisions and initiatives taken by Indian Railways in the recent past. The brief description of these are listed below:-
Employees Charter:- An employees’ charter is being notified today for ensuring time bound redressal of railways employees’ issues related to dues, entitlements and grievances. In phase 2, a charter of Rail users will be finalized and notified in the next one month.
Fast Tracking Station Redevelopment Program:– A high powered committee headed by the Secretary Railway Board has been constituted to restructure Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) as well as related processes with a view to fast track redevelopment of stations and monetization of vacant railway land parcels. The committee’s report is expected by next week and shall be implemented quickly thereafter.
Safety at Railway Worksites
With a view to ensure better safety to staff and workers working on railway worksites mainly tracks, Ministry of Railways has notified a Five Member Committee of senior officials of Railway Board to suggest measures for making substantial improvement in worksites safety over all Indian Railways network. The Committee among other things will come out with clear recommendations to prevent/reduce such incidents. The recommendations will be in two phases i.e. short term implementable within three months and long term implementable within one year. The Committee would submit its report by the 2nd week of December, 2017.
Mumbai suburban audit reports
Following the unfortunate tragedy at Elphinstone Road on 29.09.2017, as per the directions of Minister of Railways, a detailed survey of each suburban station by Multidisciplinary Audit Teams to access the adequacy of present infrastructure in context of passenger flow and dispersal and accordingly to lay out a road map for improvements of the same has been carried out on CR as well as WR.
The gist of the recommendations/actionable points include Provision of new FOBs and Widening/replacement of existing FOBs, Provision of Escalators in a large number, Provision of additional entry/exit at the stations, Provision of subways at required locations, Removals of hawkers from FOB or entry/exit points of landings, Requirement of deployment of TC/RFP staff for crowd control measures, Augmentation of CCTV cameras.
Based on above recommendation, detailed action plan is under preparation by Zonal Railways.
Increasing the posts of Additional Divisional Railway Managers
With a view to improve supervision, Ministry of Railways has decided to increase number of posts of Additional Divisional Railway Managers (ADRMs) in all the railway division offices. In most of the cases, the post will increase from existing 01 post to 02 posts. In important divisions like Delhi, the number of posts of ADRMs will increase to 03 posts in place of existing 02. In case of two divisions in Mumbai, in Western & Central Railways, the number of ADRM posts will increase to 04 from the existing 02 post- one post of ADRM in each of the two Mumbai Divisions will be exclusively for handling suburban services.
Empowerment of GMs, DRMs and field officials of Indian Railways –(A step towards steady and systematic transformation of Railways)
? Empowerment of frontline officials through enhanced delegation of powers:-
In order to improve the functioning of Railways, substantial financial and administrative powers covering a wide spectrum of working have been delegated by the Indian Railways to General Managers (GM),Divisional Railway Managers (DRM) and field officials. Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Shri Piyush Goyal, while reviewing the unfortunate incident at Elphinstone Station Mumbai Suburban Railway on 29.09.2017 had directed Railway Board to empower the GMs, DRMs and field units, so as to fast track decision making, execution and the overall working of Railways. This mammoth exercise has been completed in a record time in consultation with stakeholders including GMs, DRMs and other railway officials and staff.
? Comprehensive delegation based on 10 Principles for Steady and Systematic Transformation:-
Hon’ble Minister had outlined 10 principles on the basis of which, transformation in governance can be achieved. These are being applied to working of Government and have been the guiding force for the delegation of powers as well. These include Decisive Leadership, Outcome Oriented Action, Root Cause Analysis, Prioritization of Issues, Time Bound Execution, Innovative Financing, Technology Focus,Accountability and Close Monitoring, Partnership with Stakeholders, and Rule of Law and transparency. The delegation is comprehensive,and covers commercial, engineering works, track maintenance, mechanical, financial, establishment, procurement and medical matters,and will improve safety, speed and service of Railways.
IMPACT OF ENHANCED DELEGATION AND EMPOWERMENT
i.) Improved Safety
GMs have been given full powers to sanction out of turn safety related works without any ceiling, within the financial limit set out by Ministry of Finance. DRMs /Chief Workshop Managers (CWMs) have been given powers to re-engage retired railway employees up to 62 years of age against vacancies. This will take care of safety and maintenance related works wherever there are vacancies. Enhanced powers for repairs of Track Machines have also been given to the field officers for faster track safety work. Further, procedures have been substantially simplified for procurement of material like spare parts for locomotives, coaches etc.
ii.) Faster access to work/breakdown sites
Junior field officers and supervisor in charges have been provided multi-utility vehicles, and may hire vehicles up to Rs 5,000/- per case for rushing to breakdown sites without loss of time; this will lead to faster restoration of train services and improve punctuality/safety of trains.
iii.) Improve stations and passenger interfaces
Power of DRMs to sanction amenities and works (like waiting halls, platform shelter, lifts/escalators, digital chart displays, illumination, train/coach indication board) has been increased from Rs 1 cr to Rs 2.5 cr per case.
Powers have been given to DRMs for repair of computers, printers and other equipment for Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS)/Passenger Reservation System (PRS), up to Rs 50 lakhs per case, to reduce passenger inconvenience in case of a break down. Further, they have been fully empowered for hiring of space for opening of UTS/PRS at non-rail head terminals. This will hugely benefit passengers in remote areas for booking tickets.
Station Directors in large Stations have been now given the powers of the Branch Officers in the divisions to enable them to take decisions for smooth operations. Instructions have also been issued to post young and dynamic officers as Station Directors at 75 important stations.
iv.) Ease of procurement by user departments
Departments have been empowered for procurement through Government E-Marketplace (GeM) directly up to Rs 25,000/- per case with a ceiling of Rs 10 lakh per department in the zone.
v.) Innovative financing & efficient execution of projects
DRMs have been given full powers to undertake projects on Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) basis like setting up of laundry for linen cleaning, which will reduce set up time of essential amenities.
vi.) Improved upkeep of equipment
Divisional officers have now been empowered to enter into Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) of critical equipment with OEMs to ensure uninterrupted service.
vii.) Swachh Bharat: Improve cleanliness and hygiene at stations and in trains
DRMs have been empowered to enter into service contracts like cleaning of stations and trains upto Rs 100 cr from earlier Rs 20 cr. They will be able to enter into long term contracts, which would attract participation of quality vendors.To ensure important services are not discontinued in case of contract failures, they can engage a new approved vendor following a quotation process.
Full powers have been given to DRMs to sanction environment related works like solar panels, rainwater harvesting, rainy wells, water recycling.
viii.) Enhanced revenue earning
DRMs have been given full powers to enter into earning contracts like leasing of parcel space, brake van, parking, publicity etc. which, will improve earnings for Railways. They will also have land licensing powers to help in early commissioning of private sidings.
ix.) Improved Security
GMs can now sanction 2 wheelers for all RPF chowki in-charges to improve their mobility and response for better safety and security.
x.) Move towards Digital India
GMs have been given powers for software development up to Rs 2.5 cr per case and DRMs up to Rs 10 lakh per case.This will improve technology adoption at the operational level while enhancing efficiency.
xi.) Enhanced training & capacity building of staff
Substantial powers have been given to DRMs for training of staff in new technologies which, will improve efficiency and productivity of staff. Power has been quadrupled to Rs 40,000 per trainee per course from Rs 10,000 earlier.
xii.) Way Forward – Model Schedule of Powers for Zonal Railways
A model Schedule of Power (SOP) covering the best practices of all zonal railways is also under preparation and would be released shortly. The model SOP would serve as a guiding document and minimum benchmark for delegations of powers by GMs to DRMs and field units. However, this would not restrict GMs from further delegating powers and in fact, would encourage them to adapt as per local requirements.
PCDA Circular 587 Enhancement of Special Pension to Blinded Ex-Servicemen under AO 606/75
Office of the Principal CDA(Pensions) Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad- 211014
Circular No. 587
Dated: 06th October, 2017
To,
1. The Chief Accountant, RBI, Deptt. Of Govt. Bank Accounts, Central office C-7, Second Floor, Bandre- Kurla Complex, P B No. 8143, Bandre East Mumbai- 400051
2. All CMDs, Public Sector Banks including IDBI Bank
3. Nodal Officers, ICICI/ HDFC/ AXIS/ IDBI Banks
4. Managers, All CPPCs
5. Military and Air Attache, Indian Embassy, Kathmandu, Nepal
6. The PCDA (WC), Chandigarh
7. The CDA (PD), Meerut
8. The CDA, Chennai
9. The Director of Treasuries, All States
10. The Pay and Accounts Officer, Delhi Administration, RK Puram and Tis Hazari, New Delhi
11. The Pay and Accounts Office, Govt of Maharashtra, Mumbai
12. The Post Master Kathua (J&K)
13. The Post Master Camp Bell Bay
14. The Pr. Pay and Accounts Officer, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Port Blair
Subject: Enhancement in the rate of Special Pension to Blinded Ex-Servicemen under AO 606/75.
Reference: This office Circular No. 295 dated 03.01.2002.
Copy of GOI, MoD letter No. 1(10)/2009-D(Pen/Policy) dated 29th August 2017 on the above subject, which is self-explanatory, is forwarded herewith as annexure to this circular for further necessary action at your end.
2. In terms of Para-1 of GOI, MOD letter dated 8th June 2017, the rate of Special Pension to Blinded Ex-Servicemen under AO 606/75 has been enhanced from Rs. 500/- pm to Rs. 4000/- pm with effect from June, 2017.
3. In view of the sanction of the GOI, MOD, the enhanced rate of Rs.4000/- pm as admissible to Blinded Ex-Servicemen w.e.f. June 2017 may be revised and paid on the authority of this circular.
4. This circular has been uploaded on this office website www.pcdapension.nic.in for dissemination to all alongwith Defence pensioners and
Pension Disbursing Agencies.
