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Amendment to the Rule 170(i) of General Financial Rules (GFR), 2017

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Amendment to the Rule 170(i) of General Financial Rules (GFR), 2017

No.F.20/2/2014-PPD(Pt.)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Procurement Policy Division

516, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
New Delhi the 25th July, 2017.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Amendment to the Rule 170(i) of General Financial Rules (GFR), 2017.

The reference of Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) to exempt Startups from submitting Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) has been considered and it has been decided to revise the Rule 170(i) of GFRs, 2017 regarding `Bid Security’ as under:

“Revised Rule 170 (I): To safeguard against a bidder’s withdrawing or altering its bid during the bid validity period in the case of advertised or limited tender enquiry, Bid Security (also known as Earnest Money) is to be obtained from the bidders except Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) as defined in MSE Procurement Policy issued by Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) or are registered with the Central Purchase Organisation or the concerned Ministry or Department or Startups as recognised by Department of industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP). The bidders should be asked to furnish bid security along with their bids. Amount of bid security should ordinarily range between two percent to five percent of the estimated value of the goods to be procured. The amount of bid security should be determined accordingly by the Ministry or Department and indicated in the bidding documents. The bid security may be accepted in the form of Account Payee Demand Draft, Fixed Deposit Receipt, Banker’s Cheque or Bank Guarantee from any of the Commercial Banks or payment online in an acceptable form, safeguarding the purchaser’s interest in all respects. The bid security is normally to remain valid for a period of forty-five days beyond the final bid validity period.”

2. This OM is also available on our website http:lldoe.gov.in -> Notification -> Circular –> Procurement Policy OM.

3. Hindi version of this OM will follow.

(Vinayak T. Likhar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

Also Read :  Amendment to the Rule 152 of General Financial Rule, 2017

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Amendment to the Rule 152 of General Financial Rule, 2017

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Amendment to the Rule 152 of General Financial Rule, 2017

No. F.26/2/2016-PPD
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Procurement Policy Division

516, Lok Nayak Bhawan,
New Delhi the 25 th July, 2017.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Amendment to the Rule 152 of General Financial Rule, 2017 -Reg.

The undersigned is directed to invite attention to the provisions of Rule 152 of GFRs, 2017 which inter-alia states that as per the Compulsory Enlistment Scheme of the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, it is compulsory for Indian agents, who desire to quote directly on behalf of their foreign principals, to get themselves enlisted with the Central Purchase Organization (eg.DGS&D). However, such enlistment is not equivalent to registration of suppliers as mentioned under Rule 150.

2. This department has received reference from Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals (DGS&D) to decentralize the activities of enlistment of Indian agent under Compulsory Enlistment Scheme as DGS&D is winding up by 31.10.2017. Hence, it is decided in consultation with major procuring Ministries/ Departments that the existing provision of Rule 152 at Chapter 6 of General Financial Rule, 2017 which deals with ‘Procurement of Goods and Services” shall be substituted by the provision indicated as under:

“Rule 152: Enlistment of Indian Agents: Ministries / Departments if they so require, may enlist Indian agents, who desire to quote directly on behalf of their foreign principals.”

3. This OM is also available on our website http: http://doe.gov.in -> Notification – > Circular –> Procurement Policy OM.

4. Hindi version of this OM will follow.

(Vinayk T. Likhar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

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Scrapping of Interview – Discontinued the practice of interview in recruitment for lower level posts

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Scrapping of Interview

As per information available as on 24th July, 2017, 18 States and 7 Union Territories have discontinued the practice of interview in recruitment for lower level posts.

The objective of discontinuation of interview in selection process at lower level posts is to curb corruption, more objective selection in transparent manner and substantially easing the problems of poor aspirants. Union Territory Administration of Daman & Diu has informed that it has benefitted them economically by way of savings on account of non-application of Travelling Allowance/ Daily Allowance and other expenditure involved in calling candidates for interview. Further, Union Territory Administration of Lakshadweep has informed that local aspirants have economically benefitted from this initiative of the Government.

The States of Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Mizoram, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are yet to decide about discontinuation of interview in the recruitment of lower level posts. The States of Sikkim and Meghalaya have not adopted the process of discontinuation of interviews in recruitment to lower level posts. However, information regarding the State of Nagaland is not available. Further, it has been informed by the State of Odisha that steps have already been taken to implement scrapping of interview system concerning junior level posts (Group B & C) of all Departments.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question by Shri Naranbhai Kachhadiya in the Lok Sabha today.

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Violation of DoPT guidelines – CSMOP

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Violation of DoPT guidelines

Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure (CSMOP) lays down broad procedures for process management in the Central Secretariat. The CSMOP does not contain any provision for initiating disciplinary action against an official for non-compliance of procedure laid down in the CSMOP. It is for the concerned Central Secretariat office to take action against its officials, under the relevant Conduct Rules of service. Information relating to disciplinary action taken by Central Government offices against their officials for not following the procedure of CSMOP is not centrally maintained.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question by Dr. Anupam Hazra in the Lok Sabha today.

Hiring of staff in Government service

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Hiring of staff in Government service

The vacant posts in Government Ministries/Departments are required to be filled as per the Recruitment Rules for the post. Information related to recruitment of staff by Government of India is not centrally maintained.

Recruitment to various posts in Government of India is made through various recruitment agencies constituted for the purpose such as Union Public Service Commission, Staff Selection Commission etc. Recruitment agencies conduct examinations based on indents received from various Ministries/Departments/offices of Government of India. Ministries/Departments and the recruitment agencies have been sensitized to take all the required steps for filling up of the posts.

The Government is always committed to appoint best available talent subject to provisions of rules. NITI Aayog in the Three Year Action Agenda for 2017-2020 has recommended for inducting specialists into the system through lateral entry in policy making areas on fixed term contract. This recommendation alongwith suggestions received from other quarters are under consideration.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question by Dr. K. Gopal and Shri Sisir Kumar Adhikari in the Lok Sabha today.

Revision of flat rate of licence fee for GPRA throughout the country

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Revision of flat rate of licence fee for GPRA throughout the country

No.18011/2/2015-Pol.III
Government of India
Ministry of Urban Development
Directorate of Estates

Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated:19 July, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of flat rate of licence fee for General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) throughout the country.

In terms of the provisions of the Rule 74 of the “Central Government General Pool Residential Accommodation Rules. 2017, the Government has decided to revise the flat rates of licence fee recoverable for the residential accommodation available in General Pool and also in Departmental Pools of Ministries/Departments of the Government of India throughout the Country (except in respect of substandard/unclassified accommodation of Ministry of Defence, accommodation for service personnel of the Ministry of Defence and accommodation under the control of Ministry of Railways), as shown in the Annexure.

2 The revised rates of licence fee would be effective from 1st July, 2017. All Ministries / Departments are requested to take action to recover the revised licence fee in accordance with these orders in respect of accommodation under their control all over the country.

3 This issues with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Wing of the Ministry of Urban Development vide Note dated 6/7/2017.

Sd/-
(Swarnal Banerjee)
Deputy Director of Estates (Policy)

Annexure

(To OM No. 18011/2/2015-Pol.III dated 19 July, 2017)

Revised flat rates of licence fee applicable for General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) throughout the country w.e.f. 01-07-2017

Sl. No. Type of Accommodation Range of living Area in sq.mtr Existing flat rates of Licence fee as per 2013 revision Licence after merger of various areas in a type of   accommodation   as per % of accommodation- rounded to Rs. 10
1 I Upto 30 115 150
2 I Upto 30 135
3 II 26.5 to 40 245 310
4 II 41 to 50 310
5 III 44 to 55 370 470
6 III 56 to 65 450
7 IV 59 to 75 500 640
8 IV 76 to 91.5 625
9 IV (Special) 59 to 75 500 680
10 Iv (Special) 76 to 91.5 625
11 V A Upto 106 875 1190
12 V A Beyond 106 1065
13 V B Beyond 106 1065 1270
14 VI A Upto 159.5 1305 1560
15 VI B Beyond 159.5 1565 1870
16 VII 189.5 to 224.5 1835 2190
17 VIII 243 to350 2630 3920
18 VIII 350.5  to 522 3875

Annexure

(To OM No. 18011/2/2015-Pol.III dated 19.July, 2017)

Revised flat rates of licence fee applicable for General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) throughout the countryw.e.f. 01-07-2017

For Servant Quarters & Garages

Sl. No. Particulars Existing Rates (p.m.) Revised Rates rounded to Rs. 10 (p.m.)
1 Servant Quarters Rs. 60/- 70
2 Garages Rs.35/- 40

For categories of Suite, living area and proposed flat rates of licence fee for Hostel Accommodation

Sl. No. Category of Suite Living  Area (Sq. mtr.) Existing rates Revised Rates rounded  to  Rs.10 (p.m.)
1 Single Room(without Kitchen) 21.5 to 30 335/- 400
Single Room (with Kitchen) 30.5 to 39.5 475/- 560
2 Double Room 47.5 to 6o 650/- 770

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Orders Corner – Easy Tool to Search Government Orders

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Orders Corner – Easy Tool to Search Government Orders

In recent days we could see many government orders related to 7th Pay Commission, Pay & Allowances orders, Promotion related orders & much more from each department, we understand it’s very hard to find the orders.

So keep that in mind we have created simple tool to find the Government Orders by department wise. Once you selected the department from the tool, we have provided 3 more option to filter & find the orders in easy way.

Make use of it, valuable comments are welcome  –  Go to Orders Corner

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Ex-gratia amount for CAPF personnel – 7th Pay Commission

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Ex-gratia amount for CAPF personnel

The amount of ex-gratia lump sum compensation available to the families of Central Government Civilian employees, who die in the performance of their bona fide official duties under various circumstances, has been increased on the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission w.e.f. 01/01/2016 vide DoP&PW OM No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(i) dated 04/08/2016, as under:

Circumstances Earlier amount ( Rs.) Revised amount (Rs.)
Death occurring due to accidents in course of performance of duties. 10 lakh 25 lakh
Death in the course of performance of duties attributed to acts of violence by terrorists, anti social elements etc. 10 lakh 25 lakh
Death occurring in border skirmishes and action against militants, terrorists, extremists, sea pirates. 15 lakh 35 lakh
Death occurring while on duty in the specified high altitude, unaccessible border posts, etc. on account of natural disasters, extreme weather conditions. 15 lakh 35 lakh
Death occurring during enemy action in war or such war like engagements, which are specifically notified by Ministry of Defence and death occurring during evacuation of Indian Nationals from a war-torn zone in foreign country. – 45 lakh

The rate of ex-gratia lump sum compensation for 100 percent disability to CAPFs & Assam Rifles personnel, who are disabled in the performance of their bonafide official duty under various circumstances and are boarded out from service on account of disability attributable to aggravated in service, has been revised vide this Ministry OM No.27011/64/2010-R&W (Part) dated 07/06/2017 from Rs. 09 lakhs to Rs. 20 lakhs w.e.f 01/01/2016.

The 7th CPC has recommended a common regime of Risk and Hardship Allowance for Army and CAPFs which has been accepted by the Government.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply to question by Shri Bahadur Singh Koli in the Lok  Sabha today.

Inoperative EPF Accounts

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Inoperative EPF Accounts

The Government vide notification no. G.S.R. 1065 (E) dated 11.11.2016 has amended paragraph 72(6) of the Employees’ Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 1952 wherein changes have been made in the conditions leading to a Provident Fund (PF) account becoming an Inoperative Account. As per amended definition of Inoperative Account (w.e.f. 11.11.2016), an account becomes inoperative after the age of 58 years, i.e., 36 months after the retirement age of 55 years. The details of inoperative accounts and amounts involved therein, consequent upon implementation of the above notification, have not been ascertained by Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) presently as the date of birth in respect of many employees is not available in the EPFO database presently.

As per paragraph 60(6) of EPF Scheme, 1952, interest shall not be credited to the account of a member from the date on which it has become an inoperative account under paragraph 72(6) of EPF Scheme, 1952. However, as per amended definition, an account shall be classified as Inoperative after the member attains the age of 58 years. Hence, interest shall be credited to the account of a member upto the age of 58 years.

This information was given by Shri Bandaru Dattatreya the Minister of State (IC) for Labour and Employment, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, today

Online Appointment System for CGHS beneficiaries

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Online Appointment System for CGHS beneficiaries

F. No. 44/ 22 /2014/MCTC/CGHS/2211-44
Directorate General of CGHS, MOHF
Monitoring, Computerization & Training Cell,
CGHS Wellness Center Building, 15th Floor,
Kalibari, New Delhi-110001

Dated: 9.5.2017

Office Memorandum

Sub: Online Appointment System for CGHS beneficiaries

For the convenience of CGHS beneficiaries and with an objective of reducing the waiting time at the Wellness Centers, CGHS is pleased to announce a new initiative of booking online appointments. Existing beneficiaries can now book an appointment for Medical Officer or, Specialist consultation online. The steps involved in booking an appointment online are given below

Online Appointment by Beneficiary himself

1 Visit the website cghs.nic.in

2 Click on the option “Book Appointment” available on RHS of the screen

3 Enter beneficiary ID and click on “Generate OTP”.

4 An OTP (One Time Password) will be sent on registered mobile no. of the beneficiary or to the main card holder’s mobile if that is the only registered number.

5 Enter OTP and click on “Proceed”.

6 Beneficiary details are displayed on screen. Click on “Proceed” button if the details displayed on screen are correct otherwise click on “NOT YOU”. In that case login again and proceed as above.

7 Select Specialty, Dispensary, Doctor as per your choice and click on “Proceed” button. A beneficiary can select a GDMO (General Duty Medical Officer) or a Specialist of any of the CGHS wellness centre for appointment.

8 A calendar is displayed to choose a date that has the availability of appointment for the selected doctor. Select date for appointment.

9 On selecting date, top of the screen shows the slot timings and the appointments available. A beneficiary can choose the desired slot.

10 Click on “Proceed to Book Appointment”. One can go back and make changes by using the ‘Change the Specialty’ button.

11 On clicking the button “Proceed to Book Appointment”, beneficiary details and the appointment details are displayed on the screen for confirmation.

12 Click on the option “Confirm to Book Appointment”, Confirmation status page is displayed. One can print the confirmation slip, or book another appointment. System would also send an SMS to registered mobile number.

13 Appointment for the GDMO can be taken within 72 hours of date of appointment whereas appointment for the Specialist can be taken within 1 month of date of appointment. Online appointment cannot be made for th e same day/date. (This window period may change depending upon the decisions taken from time to time)

14 If a self registered patient arrives at the indicative time slot and by that time his “Q” number has already passed, he will be called as very next patient, barring emergencies. However, if the indicative time slot has passed beyond half an hour then he will have to get fresh registration from WC registration counter.

15 If patient fails to turn up on appointed time thrice in a row the facility for him may be blocked for a month.

For walk in patients who directly visit the center without a prion self booked appointment, the facility of online registration at the registration counter of Wellness Center is available.

The introduction of this facility may be given due publicity by all Wellness Center in-charges.

Sd/-
Dr. D.C. Joshi
Director, CGHS

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