Dept of Posts Order : 7th CPC Travel entitlements of Government Employees for the purpose of LTC post
F.No.20-4/2017-PAP
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION
DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
(ESTABLISHMENT DIVISION)/PAP SECTION
DAK BHAWAN, SANSAD MARG, NEW DELHI – 110 001
Dated, the 05 Oct, 2017
To
All Heads Of Circles
All GM (PAF)/DAs (P)
All Direct Postal Staff College India/PTCs
Sub: Travel entitlements of Government Employees for the purpose of LTC post Seventh Central Pay Commission – clarification reg.
I am directed to forward herewith the copy of extract of clarification on “Travel Entitlements of Government Employees for the purpose of LTC post Seventh Central Pay Commission on the above subject for the purpose of LTC issued by Department of personnel & training Office Memorandum No.31011/8/2017-Estt.(A-IV) dated 19th September,2017 downloaded from the official website of Department of Personnel & Training for kind information and further necessary action in this regard.
(K.V.Vijayakumar)
Assistant Director General (Estt.)
PCDA Circular C-174 – Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance to Central Government Pensioners residing in areas not covered under CGHS
OFFICE OF THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS) DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD- 211014
Circular No.C-174
No.G1/C/0197/Vol- II/Tech
0/o the Pr. C.D.A. (Pensions)
Draupadi ghat Allahabad -211014
Dated: – 31.08.2017.
To,
The PO- Master, Kathua, Srinagar (J&K)
The PO- Master, Campbell Bay (Andman & Nicobar)
The Defence Pension Disbursing Officer
Pay & Accounts Officer
Military & Air Attache, Indian Embassay, Kathmandu,
Nepal (through Gorkha Record Officer, Kurnaghat, Gorakhpur)
Director of Accounts, Panji (Goa)
Finance Secretary, Gangtok, PO-I, Thimpu Bhutan
The General Manager (Nodal Officer, PSBs)
All Managers, CPPC of Public Sector Banks.
All Managers, CPPC of Authorized Private Banks.
Subject: Grant of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) to the Central Government Pensioners residing in areas not covered under CGHS.
Reference: This office Circular No.130 dated 07.01.2015.
Attention is invited to this office circulars No.130 dated 07.01.2015, under which a copy of Govt. of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, OM No.4/25/2008-P&PW (D), dated 19.11.2014 regarding grant of Fixed Medical Allowance @ Rs. 500/- PM to Central Government Pensioners/Family Pensioners residing in area not covered under CGHS was circulated to all Pension Disbursing Authorities (PDAs).
2. As per Govt. of India, Min. of PPG & P, Deptt. of P & PW OM No. 4/34/2017-P&PW (D), dated 19.07.2017, Govt. has decided to enhance the amount of Fixed Medical Allowance from Rs.500/- to Rs. 1000/- per month. The other conditions for grant of Fixed Medical Allowance shall continue to be in force. These orders will take effect from 01.07.2017.
3. A copy of Govt. of India,Min of PPG & P, Deptt. of P&PW OM No.4/34/2017-P &PW (D), dated 19.07.2017 is enclosed for immediate implementation and the payment of Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) to be regulated accordingly wef 01.07.2017. Other Conditions for grant of Fixed Medical Allowance circulated in Previous circulars will remain unchanged.
4. It is requested that suitable instructions along with a copy of this Circular may please be issued to all sub offices under your administrative control for implementation of the above Government order.
No.41034/5/2014-Estt.(Res.)Vol-IV-Part
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Persons
Department of Personnel & Training
North Block, New Delhi,
Dated: 6th October 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Establishing equivalence of posts in Central Public Sector Undertakings(PSUs), Banks, Insurance Institutions with Posts in Government for establishing Creamy Layer Criteria – reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to DOPT 0M No.36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT) dated (copy at Annexure I) regarding reservation for Other Backward Classes in civil posts and servces under the Government of India. In terms of para 3 of the said 0M, similar instructions were to be issued respect of Public Sector Undertakings and financial institutions including Public Sector Banks by Department of Public Enterprises and by the Ministry of Finance respectively.
2. Government had recently examined the proposal for establishing equivalence of posts in Central Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Banks, Insurance Institutions with Posts in Government for establishing Creamy Layer criteria amongst Other Backward Classes. The Cabinet in its meeting held on 8.8.2017, inter-alia, approved para 5.2 of the Cabinet Note wherein the general principles for determination of equivalence in respect of Pubic Sector Undertakings, Banks and Pubic insurance organizations were proposed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Relevant extracts of para 5.2 and para 9 of the Cabinet Note are appended at Annexure II.
3. Department of Pubic Enterprises and Department of Financial Services are requested to advise all the public sector organizations under their respective administrative Control to issue necessary orders immediately, accordance with principles approved by the Cabinet as appended in Annexure Il, so as to conclude the exercise before 31st March, 2018.
4. It is also requested that orders issued in the matter may kindly be arranged to be endorsed by all concerned to this Department as well as M/o Social Justice & Empowerment for our record.
Small Savings Scheme Interest Rates from 1st Oct 2017
F.No.01/04/2016-NS
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Economic Affairs
(Budget Division)
North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 29.09.2017
Office Memorandum
Subject: Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Scheme
On the basis of the decision of the Government, interest rates for small savings schemes are notified on quarterly basis since 1st April, 2016. Accordingly, the rates of interest on various small savings schemes for the third quarter of financial year 2017-18 starting 1st October, 2017 shall remain unchanged form those notified for the second quarter of FY 2017-18.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALA Y A)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
RBE No.: 137 /2017
New Delhi, dated: 06.10.2017
S. No. 60/PC-VII
File No. PC-VII/2016/1/7/2/1
The General Manager/CAOs(R),
All India Railways & Production Units,
(As per mailing list)
Sub: – Grant of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees – Revised Rates effective from 01.07.2017.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter RBE No 30/2017 dated 31.03.2017 (F. No. PC-VII/2016/I/7/2/1) on the subject mentioned above and to say that the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Allowance payable to Railway employees shall be enhanced from the existing rate of 4% to 5% of the basic pay with effect from 1st July, 2017.
2. The term ‘basic pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn in the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix as per ih CPC recommendations accepted by the Government, but does not include any other type of pay like special pay, etc.
3. The Dearness Allowance will continue to be distinct element of remuneration and will not be treated as pay within the ambit of Rule 1303 (FR 9(21 )), Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume -II (Sixth Edition- 1987)- Second Reprint 2005.
4. The payment on account of Dearness Allowance involving fractions of 50 paise and above may be rounded to the next higher rupee and the fractions of less than 50 paise may be ignored.
5. The payment of arrears of Dearness Allowance shall not be made before the date of disbursement of salary of September, 2017.
6. This issues with the concurrence of Finance Directorate of Ministry of Railways.
Subiect :- Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission – Revision of pension of pre- 2O16 pensioners / Family Pensioners etc.-reg.
Attention is invited to para 2[ii) of this office OM No. CPAO/ IT&Tech/Revision (7th CPC)/19 [vol-III)/ 2016-17/ 41 dated-06.06.2017 on the above subject where it has been provided that “The credit of revised pension in the bank accounts of pensioners / family pensioners and payment of arrears should be in a time bound manner after receipt of Revision Authority from CPAO [through electronic mode). lt should not be later than the next due date of credit of pension in the pensioners accounts.”
But analysis of the payment of arrears reveals that most of the banks are not maintaining the above provision. Finance secretary in his review meeting has expressed his concern on the delay by the banks. Therefore, Heads of CPPCs and Heads of Government Business Departments of all the authorized banks are requested to ensure the compliance of the above provision.
This issues with the approval of the competent authority
?Md. Shahid Kamal Ansari
Asstt.Controner of Accounts
7th CPC Travelling Allowance Rules – Railway Order Partial Modification
Government of India / Bharat Sarkar
Ministry of Railways / Rail Mantralaya
(Railway Board)
PC VII No. 61
RBE No. 138/2017
No.F(E)I/2017/AL-28/41
New Delhi, dated 25.09.2017
The General Managers,
All Indian Railways etc.
(As per Standard Mailing List)
Sub: Travelling Allowance Rules – Implementation of the recommendation of Seventh Central Pay Commission reg.
In partial modification of Board’s letter of even number dated 24. 08. 2017 on the subject, it has been decided by Board that para 2. A (i) & (ii) may be modified to read as under:
(i) Officers in level 14 and above, while on tour may be entitled for Air Travel in “J”/ Business Class.
(ii) All other Officers, otherwise authorized to travel by Air may be entitled to Travel by economy class.
Further, it has also been decided by Board that in partial modification of item I (vii) of Board’s letter No. 2015-B-235 dated 21.07.2017, Officers in JAG/SG would be entitled for one way travel by economy class, if required on justification that Air travel is unavoidable. For JAG/SG cases of Air Travel, conditions mentioned in Note under para-22 of Delegation of powers to GM circulated vide Board’s letter No. F(X)II- 2015/PW/7 dated 12.06.2017 will need to be complied with.
3. These orders will take effect from the date of issue of this letter.
(Sonali Chaturvedi)
Dy. Director Finance (EStt),
Railway Board
Opening of CGHS Wellness Centres (Allopathic) at Aizawl
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
O/o THE ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR
CENTRAL GOVERNMENT HEALTH SCHEME
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
A. K. AZAD ROAD, GOPINA?H NAGAR, crrwAHATr – 781 016
Phone/Fax : 0361249269A/2492697
Email : [email protected]
No.D- 11031/3/2015 (Aizawl)/I/2465
Dated: 03,10,2017
NOTIFICATION
Sub: Opening of CGHS Wellness Centres (Allopathic) at Aizawl-Regarding.
This is for information to all eligible Central Govt, Employees, Pensioners & other stake holders that, Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Wellness Centres sanction vide No.S.11045/1/20l3/HEC, New Delhi dated 17th November, 2014 will be inaugurated on 10th October, 2017 by Chief Secretary, Govt. of Mizoram in presence of Director CGHS & Addl. Director, CGHS, Guwahati at New Secretariat Complex, Khatla, Aizawl-796 001 to provide comprehensive medical facilities. All stakeholders are requested to be present in the above cited occasion.
The scheme will cover Aizawl city. All eligible Central Govt. Employees and their dependent family members, Central Govt. Pensioners and their dependents and others eligible beneficiaries as per CGHS guideline residing in Arzawl city. Separate notification wi1l be issue for enrollment and application for CGHS card.
The beneficiaries will be able to avail the CGHS Centre during office hours i.e. from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm Sunday & holidays.
facilities through the Wellness in all working days except on Sunday & holiday
7th CPC Constant Attendant Allowance to the Civilian Pensioners
No.1/4/2017 – P&PW (F)
Ministry of Personnel Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare
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3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
Khan Market, New Delhi- 110003
Dated the 3rd October, 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendation of the VIIth Pay Commission on CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1939 – Constant Attendant Allowance – regarding.
2. All other terms and conditions of this Department’s OM NO. 1/4/2017-P&PW(F) dated 2nd August 2017 will remain the same.
3. In so far as persons belonging to Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India.
4. These orders are issued with the concurrence of the Ministry of finance (Department of Expenditure) vide, their OM No.11-1/2016-IC dated 11.07.2017 and ID NO.11-1/2016-IC/Pt dated 25.07.2017
