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7th CPC Hard Area Allowance to Railway employees posted in the Nicobar Group of Islands and Islands of Union Territory of Lakshadweep other than Kavarattl & Agatti

7th CPC Hard Area Allowance to Railway employees posted in the Nicobar Group of Islands and Islands of Union Territory of Lakshadweep other than Kavarattl & Agatti

Government of India
Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board)

PC-VII.No.41
RBE No 95/2017
New Delhi, dated 16.08.2017

No. F(E)I/2017/AL-4/7

The General Managers,
All Indian Railways etc.
(As per Standard Mailing List)

Sub : Implementation on the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission regarding grant of Hard Area Allowance to Railway employees posted in the Nicobar Group of Islands and Islands of Union Territory of Lakshadweep other than Kavarattl & Agatti,

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Consequent upon the acceptance of the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission by the Government, the President, in supersesslon of all existing orders issued on the subject, Is pleased to decided that Railway employees posted In Nicobar Group of Islands and Minicoy, Kiltan, Andrott, Kalpeni, Chetlat, Kadmat, Amini and Bithra Islands of Lakshadweep shall be paid Hard Area Allowance at the following rates:

Place where posted Rate per month
(I) Nicobar Group of Islands and Minicoy in Lakshadweep Islands 20% of Basic Pay
(ii)Lakshadweep Group of Islands  (Kiltan, Andrott, Kalpeni, Chetlat, Kadmat, Amini and Bithra Islands) 12% of Basic Pay

2. The term `Basic Pay’ in the revised pay structure means the pay drawn In the prescribed Level in the Pay Matrix but does not include any other type of pay like Special Pay etc.

3. In places where more than one Special Compensatory Allowances are admissible, the Railway employees posted in such stations will have the option to choose the allowance which benefits them the most, i.e. Hard Area Allowance or one of the Special Compensatory Allowances subsumed under Tough Location Allowance Category-I, II and III.

4. The Hard Area Allowance shall be admissible in addition to the island Special Duty Allowance, where admissible.

5. These orders shall take effect from 1st July, 2017

6. Hindi version will follow.

Please acknowledge receipt

(Sonali Chaturvedi)
Dy. Director Finance (Estt.)
Railway Board

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CGHS Wellness Centre allopathic at Imphal

CGHS Wellness Centre allopathic at Imphal

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Office of the Additional Director Central Govt.Health Scheme
Nongrim Hills Shillong – 793 003

No. CGHS/ESTT/RECTG/62/114_68

Dated : Shillong, the 23 August, 2017.

NOTIFICATION

Sub: Opening of a Central Govt. Health Scheme, Wellness Centre (allopathic) at Imphal

This is for information to all eligible Central Govt. employees / pensioners and other stake holders that, a Central Govt. Health Scheme (CGHS) Wellness Centre sanctioned vide Govt. of India, Min. of Health & Family Welfare, CGHS (P) Division Order No.S.11045/1/2013/HEC, New Delhi dated 17th November 2014, will be functioning by 28th August 2017 at Ground Floor, MVHA building, Wangkhei, Ningthem, Pukhri, Mapan, Imphal – 795 001 to provide comprehensive medical facilities to the beneficiaries.

The scheme will cover the Imphal city and all eligible Central Govt. employees and their dependent family members, Central Govt. pensioners and their dependents and others eligible as per CGHS guideline residing in Imphal city.

The working hours of the CGHS Wellness Centre will be from 7:30 am to 02:00 pm in all working days except Sundays & holidays.

For further information / clarification, please contact Sr. Medical Officer, in-charge, CGHS WC Imphal at 0385-2442104 / 7678335406

Sd/-
Additional Director
CGHS, Shillong

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Revised methodology for fixing the pay of Running Staff category in 7th CPC scales

Revised methodology for fixing the pay of Running Staff category in 7th CPC scales

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BIIARAT SARKAR)
Ministry of Railways (Rail Mantralaya)
(Railway Board)

PC-VII No.43
File No.PC-VII/2016/IC/2

RBE No.99/2017
New Delhi, dated : 21.08.2017

The General Manager/CAOs(R)
All India Railways & Production Units,
(AS per mailing list)

Sub :– Revised methodology for fixing the pay of Running Staff category in 7th CPC scales.

Reference is invited to Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 notified vide G.S.R. No. 746 (E) dated 28.07.2016, forwarded with Railway Board Endorsement No. PCVIV2016/RSRP/l dated 28.07.2016 (RBE No. 90/2016) and Railway Board’s Letter dated PC-Vl[/2016/RSRP/2 dated 02.08.2016 (RBE No. 93/2016) detailing the methodology for fixation of pay in the revised pay structure in respect of existing Running Staff as on 01.01.2016.

2. It was observed that the pay fixed in 7th CPC pay structure as per the methodology laid down in Board’s letter dated 02.08.2016 is coming out to be less than 14.29% increase of pay prescribed by 7th CPC, in certain cases of Running Staff.

3. The matter was, therefore, examined in Board’s office in consultation with the Ministry of Finance and it has now been decided that for fixation of pay for Running Staff category, in cases where the actual rise in pay at the time of initial fixation works out to be less than 14.29%, the initial pay in such cases shall be fixed at the next higher cell of the relevant Level in the Pay Matrix. Illustrations in this regard are enclosed as Annexure

4. It may be noted that there is no other change in the fixation methodology as circulated vide Railway Board’s Letter No. PC-V11/2016/RSRP/2 dated 02.08.2016 (RBE No. 93/2016).

Hindi version will follow.

(Jaya Kumar G)
Deputy Director(Pay Commission)VII
Railway Board

Source : NFIR

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7th Pay Commission Travel allowance, CTG to be regulated

7th Pay Commission Travel allowance, CTG to be regulated

F.No. 19030/1/2017-E.IV
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

New Delhi, the 18th August, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Travelling Allowance Rules – Implementation of the Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission

Consequent upon the issuance of this Departments O.M. of even number dated 13.07.2017 regarding implementation of recommendations of 7th CPC on Travelling Allowance (TA), various references are being received in this Department seeking clarifications regarding admissibility of Composite Transfer Grant (CTG) and TA/Daily Allowance (DA).

2. The matter has been considered in this Department and with the approval of Competent Authority, it has been decided that admissibility of CTG and Transportation of personal effects on Transfer and Retirement will be regulated as under:-

i. In case, the employee has been transferred prior to 01.07.2017 and has assumed charge prior to 01.07.2017, the employee will be eligible for CTG at pre-revised scale of pay. If the personal effects have been shifted after 01.07.2017, revised rates for transportation of personal effects will be admissible.

ii. In case, the employee has been transferred prior to 01.07.2017 and has assumed charge on/after 01.07.2017, the employee will be eligible for CTG at revised scale of pay. As the personal effects would be shifted after 01.07.2017, revised rates for transportation of personal effects will be admissible.

iii. In case of retirement, if an employee has retired prior to 01.07.2017, the employee will be eligible for CTG at pre-revised scale of pay. If the personal effects have shifted after 01.07.2017, revised rates for transportation of personal effects will be admissible.

Hindi version is attached.

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(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Source: NFIR

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Advisory for deposit of NPS-Lite contributions directly by the Aggregators

Advisory for deposit of NPS-Lite contributions directly by the Aggregators

PENSION FUND REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Circular No. PFRDA/2017/13/SWM/3

Date: 17.08.2017

To,
All Aggregators

Subject: Advisory for deposit of NPS-Lite contributions directly by the Aggregators

Aggregator is an important intermediary under the NPS architecture, which is entrusted with the most important assignment of collection of contributions from the subscribers under NPS-Lite and providing them various services under it. It has come to our notice that some of the Aggregators are providing options to the subscribers for direct deposit of NPS -Lite contributions into their collection accounts by sharing the Bank account numbers with the subscribers. This results in non-issuance of a receipt to the subscriber by the aggregator and also creation of un-reconciled balances, which cannot be remitted to the Trustee Bank for investment, in absence of PRAN details of concerned subscribers.

In this regard, the following clauses of PFRDA (Aggregator) Regulations, 2015 may be referred which mentions that the contributions under NPS-Lite have to be collected through authorized branches or collection centres only, which will in turn issue a receipt to the subscriber. The said regulation and process has been built to ensure the safety and security of the subscriber contributions and to give a reasonable opportunity to the subscriber in case of any grievance arising out of the collection of the contributions by issuance of the receipt towards the amounts collected.

14(1)(e) Collection of contributions from subscribers and ensuring its remittance to Trustee Bank;

14(1)(f) aggregator shall issue a receipt to the subscriber at the time of collection of fund and proper reconciliation for the same shall be done by the aggregator;

14(2)(c) the amount collected by the ‘National Pension System collection Centers’ shall be regularly transferred to the designated account of the aggregator as per turnaround time specified by the Authority;

20(12) the aggregator shall ensure that its authorized branches including but not limited to collection center shall also comply with the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (17 of 2003) and the rules framed there under, or any other law, as may be specified from time to time;

Keeping in view the above regulations, the aggregator is bound to collect the subscriptions and issue a receipt against each of such collection and it cannot facilitate subscribers to deposit the amounts directly into its bank account i.e. NPS-Lite collection account. Further, it may also be noted that the aggregator account i.e. NPS-Lite collection account is a non-withdrawable account with an option to transfer the funds into NPS-Trust account only and authority to transfer such collected amount will reside with the compliance officer of the aggregator.

Accordingly, all Aggregators are advised to disseminate information given in the circular to all underlying branches/offices and Banks where Collection account is maintained, for ensuring compliance of the instructions.

Ashish Kumar
General Manager

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DOPT Clarification on LTC – Procedure for booking of air tickets

DOPT Clarification on LTC – Procedure for booking of air tickets

No. 31011/5/2014-Estt (A.IV)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
Establishment A-IV Desk

North Block, New Delhi-110 001
Dated: August 21, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Procedure for booking of air-tickets on LTC – clarification reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s O.M. of even no. dated 23.09.2015 on the subject noted above and to say that as per the extant instructions, whenever a Government servant claims LTC by air, he/she is required to book the air tickets directly from the airlines (Booking counters, website of airlines) or by utilizing the services of the authorized travel agents viz. ‘M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company’, ‘M/s Ashok Travels & Tours’ and ‘IRCTC’ (to the extent IRCTC is authorized as per DoPT O.M. No. 31011/6/2002-Est(A) dated 02.12.2009) while undertaking LTC journey(s).

2. In this regard, references are received in this Department seeking clarification whether the aforesaid condition of booking the tickets through authorized travel agents needs to be followed in cases where a non-entitled Government servant travels by air on LTC and claims the entitled train fare.

3. The matter has been examined in consultation with Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance and it is hereby clarified that in case of non-entitled Government servants travelling by air on LTC and claiming entitled rail fare, the condition of booking the air tickets through authorised travel agents viz. ‘M/s Balmer Lawrie & Company’, ‘M/s Ashok Travels & Tours’ and ‘IRCTC’ may not be insisted upon. In rest of the cases, the condition of booking the tickets through authorised modes shall continue to follow.

Enclosure: As above

(Surya Narayan Jha)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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New Kendriya Vidyalaya in Angul Distt, Odisha

New Kendriya Vidyalaya in Angul Distt, Odisha

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN

F 11029-6/2013-KVS HQ(Admn -1)/Vol-ll

Date: 21.08.2017

OFFICE-ORDER

Kendnya Vidyalaya Sangathan vide office-order of even number dated 04.03.2014, conveyed approval of Government of India, for establishing 54 new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil Sector with the stipulation that the sponsoring authority concerned is required to transfer the identified and demarcated land and also to give possession of the same to KVS prior to opening of the new Kendriya Vidyalaya. Kendriya Vidyalaya, No.2 Angul, Distt. Angul, Odisha is one of the 54 new Kendriya Vidyalayas sanctioned

Since the land in the matter of this Kendriya Vidyalaya has been leased in favour of Kendriya Vidyalaya concerned, sanction of the Commissioner, KVS is hereby conveyed to start a new Kendnya Vidyalaya under Civil Sector with immediate effect, at the following location

S.No Name of Kendriya Vidyalaya Kendriya Vidyalaya will be made functional at:
1 No.2 Angul, Distt. Angul C/o. Railway Colony, Angul, At Raniguda, PO¬Turanga, Distt. Angul, Odisha – 759123

The above Vidyalaya will start functioning from class I to V (single section in each class) during the academic year 2017-18 and thereafter will grow consequently based on feasibility.

The admission process may be completed within 30 days from the date of issue of this order

(Dr. E. Prabhakar)
Joint Commissioner (Pers.)

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KVS 7th Pay Commission Order – Pay Bill for the month of August 2017

KVS 7th Pay Commission Order – Pay Bill for the month of August 2017

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
18.Institutional Area
Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi- 16

F.No. 110239/71/2012/KVS(Hq)Budget/174

Dated: 18.08.2017

The Deputy Commissioner/Director
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan,
All Regional Offices/ZIETs.

Subject: Pay Bill for the month of August 2017-reg.

Madam/Sir,

I am to invite your attention to KVS(Hq) letter No.11015-3/2017-KVS(Admn.I)/Vol.II dated 03.08.2017 vide which the approval of the Competent Authority for adoption of revised Pay Scales as per the 7th CPC to the employees of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan was conveyed.

It is intimated that while preparing the Pay Bill, the amount of Basic Pay may be mentioned under the coloumn “Pay in Pay Band” and the column of Grade Pay may be left blank till further orders.

As regards allowances, the conditions mentioned under point No.(c) of the letter under reference may be followed meticulously.

Pay bill for the month of August, 2017 may be prepared and uploaded in UBI Salary Portal accordingly within the stipulated time limit.

Yours faithfully,
(M.Arumugam)
Joint Commissioner(Fin)

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PCDA Circular C-173 – Restoration of full pension of absorbee pensioners

PCDA Circular C-173 – Restoration of full pension of absorbee pensioners in view of the order dated 01.09.2016 of Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6084/2010 and civil appeal No. 6371/2010

OFFICE OF THE PR. CONTROLLER OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (PENSIONS)
DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD- 211014

Circular No C-173

No. G1/C/052/Vol-IX/Tech
O/o the PCDA (P), Allahabad
Dated: 11/08/2017

To, —————————————-
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(All Head of Department under Min. of Defence)

Sub :- Restoration of full pension of absorbee pensioners in view of the order dated 01.09.2016 of Hon’ble Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No. 6084/2010 and civil appeal No. 6371/2010.

Ref :- GOI, Dptt.of P&PW O.M. No. 4/34/2002-P&pw(d).Vol.II, dated 23rd June,2017 & 21st July 2017(copies enclosed).

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Reference is invited to para-8 of above cited DP&PW O.M. dated 23/06/2017 vide which, it has been decided to extend the benefit of order dated 02-08-2007 of the Hon’ble Madras High Court and the Order dated 01-09-2016 of the Hon’ble Supreme Court to all similarly placed absorbee pensioners. Accordingly, all such absorbee pensioners who had taken 100% lump-sum amount in lieu of pension on absorption in PSUs/Autonomous Bodies in accordance with the then existing Rule 37-A of the CCS(Pension)Rules 1972 and in whose case 1/3rd pension had been restored after 15 years, may be allowed restoration of full pension after expiry of commutation period of 15 years from the date of payment of 100% lump-sum amount.

2. It is, therefore, decided that revision in such cases will be carried out by this office by issue of Corr. PPO on the basis of document forwarded by respective HOOs with the following particulars:-

i. Name of the absorbees.
ii. Name of H.O.O. from which retired
iii. Date of restoration of 1/3rd commuted portion of pension
iv. Original PPOs No. (Copy may please be attached)
v. Latest Corr. PPO No. (Copy may please be attached)
vi. Current PDA Details

a. PDA Name (i.e. Bank, DPDO, TO etc.)
b. PDA Station
c. Bank Name#
d. Branch Name#
e. Account No.#
f. BSR code of CPPC BR.#
g. IFSC Code#

Note:- If PDA is Bank, filling of columns with # mark is mandatory.

3. The absorbee pensioners whose full pension is restored in terms of the above instructions would also be entitled to revision of their pension in accordance with the instructions issued from time to time in implementation of the recommendations of the Pay Commissions, including the 7th Central Pay Commission in terms of DP&PW O.M. No. 38/37/2015-P&PW(A), dt. 12/05/2017. In is therefore, HOOs are advised to provide following mandatory information so that revision under 7th CPC may also be carried out:-

i. Last Pay drawn at the time of retirement.

ii. Pay Scale at the time of retirement.

Further, in r/o those Government Servants who retired or died before 01.01.1986 following information should also be mentioned.

iii. Notional Pay fixed as on 01-01-1986 (in case of Pre-86 retirees)

iv. Notional Pay Scale as on 01-01-1986(in case of Pre-86 retirees)

4. In view of the foregoing, you also are requested to issue suitable instructions (along with copy of this circular) to all the Head of Offices under your administrative control to ensure that application/claim on the subject matter henceforth are floated in accordance with instructions given in above Paras.

(Rajeev Ranjan Kumar)
Dy. CDA (P)

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MACP Anomaly in 7th CPC Matrix Level – Detail Illustration

MACP Anomaly in 7th CPC Matrix Level – Detail Illustration

Recently NFIR writes letter to Railway board with the subject “MACPS anomaly as a result of implementation of 7th CPC Pay Matrix levels”

NFIR given illustration relating to no benefit in certain situations where the employee is granted MACP, also NFIR requested rectification from the Railway Board.

In the existing pay matrix the stages of pay are same in most of the levels such as level 2 & 3, 6 & 7 , 7 & 8 etc.

In case an employee is upgraded under MACP from one level to another level, his pay will be exactly same as he/she may have drawn even without receiving the benefit under MACP. He/She get only one increment, no benefit in promotion.

Here is the detail Illustration for all pay scales in the level 2 & 3, 6 & 7 , 7 & 8

macp anomaly

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