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7th CPC Split Duty Allowance FINMIN ORDER

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7th CPC Split Duty Allowance FINMIN ORDER

No, 27/1/2017-E. II (B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
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New Delhi, the 14th July, 2017.

Subject: Implementation of the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission – grant of Split Duty Allowance to Sweepers and Farashes in Central Secretariat and Allied Offices.

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Consequent upon the acceptance of the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission by the Government, the President, in supersession of all existing orders issued on the subject from time to time, is pleased to decide that the Sweepers and Farashes working in Central Secretariat and allied offices performing split duties, where the break in between the shift is at least 2 hours duration and they have not been provided residential accommodation within 1 km. of the office premises, shall be entitled to Split Duty Allowance at the revised rate of Rs.450/- p.m.

2.The rate will further rise by 25% each time Dearness Allowance (DA) rises by 50%.

3.These orders shall be effective from 1st July, 2017.

4.In so far as the employees working in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued with the concurrence of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Hindi version will follow.

(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Order Copy

7th CPC Hard Area Allowance FINMIN ORDER

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7th CPC Hard Area Allowance FINMIN ORDER

No.13/1/2017-E,II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure

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New Delhi, the 14th July, 2017.

OFFICE MEMORENDUM

Subject : Implementation on the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission regarding grant of Hard Area Allowance to the Central Government employees posted in the Nicobar Group of Islands and Islands of Union Territory of Lakshadweep other than Kavaratti & Agatti.

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Consequent upon the acceptance of the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission by the Government, the President, in supersession of all existing orders issued on the subject from time to time, is pleased to decide that Central Government 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 Central Government 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. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates and the expenditure will be chargeable to the relevant head of the Defence Services Estimates. In respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways, respectively.

7. In so far as the employees working in the indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued with the concurrence of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

Hindi version is attached.

(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

Order Copy

Gazette Notification for use of Aadhaar as identity document to receive pensionary benefits in respect of Armed Forces Personnel

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Gazette Notification for use of Aadhaar as identity document to receive pensionary benefits in respect of Armed Forces Personnel under Section 7 of Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
(Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare )
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd March, 2017

S.O. 747(E).— Whereas, the use of Aadhaar as identity document for delivery of services or benefits or subsidies simplifies the Government delivery processes, brings in transparency and efficiency, and enables beneficiaries to get their entitlements directly in a convenient and seamless manner and Aadhaar obviates the need for producing multiple documents to prove one’s identity;

And, whereas, the payment of pension is given to retired Defence Forces pensioners/ Family Pensioners (hereinafter referred to as beneficiaries) by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence in the Government of India under the Pension Regulations for Army, 1961, the Pension Regulations for Air Force, 1961, and the Pension Regulations for Navy 1964 and the pension is disbursed to beneficiaries through Pension Disbursement Agencies;

And, whereas, the aforesaid benefit of pension involves recurring expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India;

Now, therefore, in pursuance of the provisions of the section 7 of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (18 of 2016) (hereinafter referred to the said Act), the Central Government hereby notifies the following, namely: —

1. (1) An individual eligible to receive the pension benefits is hereby required to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication.

(2) Any eligible beneficiary entitled to receive pension benefits, who does not possess the Aadhaar Number or, not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, but desirous of availing pension benefits is hereby required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment by 30th June, 2017, provided he or she is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3 of the said Act and such individuals shall visit any Aadhaar enrolment centre (list available at UIDAI website www.uidai.gov.in) to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

(3) As per regulation 12 of the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016, the Ministry of Defence through Pension Disbursement Agencies or other means which requires an individual to furnish Aadhaar is required to offer Aadhaar enrolment facilities for the beneficiaries who are not yet
enrolled for Aadhaar and in case there is no Aadhaar enrolment centre located in the respective Block or Taluka or Tehsil, the Ministry of Defence through Pension Disbursement Agencies or other means is required to provide Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations in coordination with the existing Registrars of Unique Identification Authority of India or by becoming Unique Identification Authority of India registrar:

Provided that, till the Aadhaar is assigned to the beneficiary of pension benefits, benefits shall be given to such individuals subject to the production of the following identification documents, namely:

(a) Ex-servicemen Card issued by the concerned authorities; and

(b) (i) If he or she has enrolled, his or her Aadhaar Enrolment ID slip; or

(ii) a copy of his or her request made for Aadhaar enrolment, as specified in sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 2 below; and any of the following documents, namely :-

(i) Voter ID card issued by the Election Commission of India; or

(ii) Permanent Account Number Card issued by Income Tax Department; or

(iii) Passport; or

(iv) Driving License issued by Licensing authority under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988); or

(v) Certificate of Identity having photo issued by a Gazetted officer or Tehsildar on an official letter head; or

(vi) Address card having Name and Photo issued by Department of Posts; or

(vii) Kisan Photo Passbook; or

(viii) any other document as specified by the Ministry of Defence:

Provided further that the above documents shall be checked by an officer specifically designated by the Ministry of Defence for that purpose.

2. In order to provide convenient and hassle free pension benefits to the beneficiaries, the Ministry of Defence through Pension Disbursement Agencies or other means shall make all the required arrangements including following; namely:-

(1) Wide publicity through media and individual notices shall be given to beneficiaries of pension benefits to make them aware of the requirement of Aadhaar under the scheme and they may be advised to get themselves enrolled at the nearest Aadhaar enrolment centres available in their areas by 30th June, 2017 in case they are not already enrolled and the list of locally available enrolment centres shall be made available to them.

(2) In case, beneficiaries of pension benefits are not able to enrol due to non-availability of enrolment centres in the near vicinity such as in the block or tehsil or taluka, the Ministry through Pension Disbursement Agencies or other means is required to create Aadhaar enrolment facilities at convenient locations and the beneficiaries of pension benefits may register their request for Aadhaar enrolment by giving their name, address, mobile number with ExServicemen Card and other details specified in the proviso to clause (b) sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 1 with their Pension Disbursement Agencies or other means or through the web portal provided for the purpose.

3. This notification shall come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette in all States and Union Territories except the States of Assam, Meghalaya and Jammu and Kashmir. Provided that this notification shall not be applicable for following categories of Pensioners or Family Pensioners, namely:—

(i) NRI who resides in other or foreign country,

(ii) Overseas settled Indian who is citizen of other or foreign country,

(iii) Nepal Domiciled, Burmese and similar categories of defence pensioners.

[F. No. 14(2)/2014/D(P/P)(Part-I)]
RAVI KANT, Jt. Secy.

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Transport Allowance comparison table between 6th CPC and 7th CPC

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Transport Allowance comparison table between 6th CPC and 7th CPC

Comrade,

With reference to the 6th CPC orders issued vide letter number 21(2)/2008-E.II (B) dated 28th August 2008 and 7th CPC orders issued vide letter number No 21/5/2017-E(B) dated: 7th July 2017 issued by the Ministry of Finance, the Department of Expenditure. A analysis of comparison of the transport allowances of 6th CPC and 7th CPC was made, it is found that the Employees those who were in 1800 GP and 1900 GP as per 6th CPC and pay in the pay band equivalent to Rs.7440 and above are losing considerable amount on switching over to 7th CPC transport allowances, Hence the issue is being taken up by the Confederation

A study is made and computed as below.

Level/ Grade pay 6th CPC Rates of Transport Allowances DA as on 1/7/2017
@136%		 Transport Allowances as on 1/7/2017 as per 6th CPC 7th CPC Transport Allowances
w.e.f  1/7/2017		 Transport Allowances +  New DA as on 1/7/2017
@4% +		 Loss or Profit of
Transport Allowances
Cities Classified in Annexure -I
6th CPC: Below Rs 4200 GP  pay in the band below Rs 7440/-
7th CPC: Level 1& 2		 Rs 600/- Rs 816/- Rs 1416/- Rs 1350/- Rs 1404/- (- )Rs 12/-
6th CPC:  below Rs 4200 GP  pay in the band above Rs 7440/-
7th CPC: Level 1& 2		 Rs 1600/- Rs 2176/- Rs 3776/- Rs 1350/- Rs 1404/- (-) Rs 2426/-
6th CPC:  below Rs 4200 GP  pay in the band above Rs 7440/-
7th CPC: Level 3 to 5		 Rs 600/- Rs 816/- Rs 1416/- Rs 3600/- Rs 3774/- ( +) Rs 2358/-
6th CPC:   Rs 4200 GP  to Rs 4800 GP
7th CPC: Level 6& 8		 Rs 1600/- Rs 2176/- Rs 3776 Rs 3600/- Rs 3774/- (-)  Rs 2/-
6th CPC:   Rs 5400 and above Grade pay
7th CPC: Level 9 and above		 Rs 3200/- Rs 4352/- Rs 7552/- Rs 7200/- Rs 7488/- (-)  Rs 4/-
Case-II
Level/ Grade pay 6th CPC Rates of Transport Allowances DA as on 1/7/2017
@136%		 Transport Allowances as on 1/7/2017 as per 6th CPC 7th CPC Transport Allowances
w.e.f  1/7/2017		 Transport Allowances +  New DA as on 1/7/2017
@4% +		 Loss or Profit of
Transport Allowances
Cities Classified other than Annexure -I
6th CPC: Below Rs 4200 GP  pay in the band below Rs 7440/-
7th CPC: Level 1& 2		 Rs 400/- Rs 544/- Rs 944/- Rs 900/- Rs 936/- (- )Rs 8/-
6th CPC:  below Rs 4200 GP  pay in the band above Rs 7440/-
7th CPC:Level 1& 2		 Rs 800/- Rs 1088/- Rs 1888/- Rs 900/- Rs 936/- (-) Rs 952/-
6th CPC:  below Rs 4200 GP  pay in the band above Rs 7440/-
7th CPC:Level 3 to 5		 Rs 800/- Rs 1088/- Rs 1888/- Rs 1800/- Rs 1872/-  (-) 16/-
6th CPC:   Rs 4200 GP  to Rs 4800 GP
7th CPC:Level 6& 8		 Rs 800/- Rs 1088/- Rs 1888/- Rs 1800/- Rs 1872/- (-)  Rs 16/-
6th CPC:   Rs 5400 and above Grade pay
7th CPC: Level 9 and above		 Rs 1600/- Rs 2176/- Rs 3776 Rs 3600/- Rs 3744/- (-)  Rs 4/-

Comradely yours

(P.S.Prasad)
Working President

Source : Karnatakacoc

7th CPC Abolition of Special Compensatory (Hill Area) Allowance

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7th CPC Abolition of Special Compensatory (Hill Area) Allowance

No. 4/1/2017-E.II(B)
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
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New Delhi, the 13th July, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Abolition of Special Compensatory (Hill Area) Allowance – Recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.

Consequent upon the decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, the President is pleased to decide that, Special Compensatory (Hill Area) Allowance stands abolished with effect from 1st July, 2017. This allowance was admissible to Central Government employees vide this Ministry’s O.M. No. 4(2)/2008-E.II(B) dated 29th August, 2008.

2. These orders shall also apply to the civilian employees paid from the Defence Services Estimates. In respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence and Ministry.of Railways, respectively,

3. In so far as the employees working in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these orders are issued with the concurrence of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

4. Hindi version is attached,

(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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7th CPC Travelling Allowance Rules FINMIN ORDER

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7th CPC Travelling Allowance Rules FINMIN ORDER

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

New Delhi, the 13th July 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

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

Consequent upon the decisions taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission relating to Travelling Allowance entitlements to civilian employees of Central Government, President is pleased to decide the revision in the rates of Travelling Allowance as set out in the Annexure to this office Memorandum.

2. The Pay Level for determining the TA/DA entitlement is as indicated in Central Civil Service (Revised pay) Rules 2016.

3. The term ‘Pay in the Level’ for the purpose of these orders refer to Basic Pay drawn in appropriate Pay level in the Pay Matrix as defined in Rule 3(8) of Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) Rules, 2016 and does not include Non-Practising Allowance (NPA), Military Service pay (MSP) or any other type of pay like special pay, etc

4. However, if the Travelling Allowance entitlements in terms of the revised entitlements now prescribed result in a lowering of the existing entitlements in the case of any individual, groups or classes of employees, the entitlements, particularly in respect of mode of travel, class of accommodation, etc, shall not be lowered. They will instead continue to be governed by the earlier orders on the subject till such time as they become eligible, in the normal course, for the higher entitlement

5. The claims submitted in respect of journey made on or after 1st July, 2017, may be regulated in accordance with these orders. In respect of journeys performed prior to 1st July 2017, the claims may be regulated in accordance with the previous orders dated 23.09.2008.

6. It may be noted that no additional funds will be provided on account of revision in TA/DA entitlements. It may therefore be ensured that permission to official travel is given judiciously and restricted only to absolutely essential official requirements.

7. These orders shall take effect from 01st July, 2017

8. Separate orders will be issued by Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Railways in respect of Armed Forces personnel and Railway employees, respectively.

9. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit & Accounts Department are concerned, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller & Auditor General of India

Hindi version is attached

(Nirmala Dev)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

 

ANNEXURE

Annexure to Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
O.M.No. 19030/1/2017-E.IV dated 10th July 2017.

In supersession of Department of Expenditure’s O.M.No.19030/3/2008-E.IV dated 23.09.2008, in respect of Travelling Allowance the following provisions will be applicable with effect from 01.07.2017:

2. Entitlements for Journeys on Tour or Training

A.(i)  Travel Entitlements within the Country

Pay Level in Pay Matrix Travel entitlement
14 and above Business/Club class by air or AC-I by train
12 and 13 Economy class by air or AC-I by train
6 to 11 Economy class by air or AC-II by train
5 and below First Class/AC-III/AC Chair car by train

(ii) It has also been decided to allow the Government officials to travel by Premium Trains/Premium Tatkal Trains/Suvidha Trains, the reimbursement to Premium Tatkal Charges for booking of tickets and the reimbursement of Dynamic/Flexi-fare in Shatabdi/Rajdhani/Duronto Trains while on official tour/training. Reimbursement of Tatkal Seva Charges which has fixed fare, will remain continue to be allowed. Travel entitlement for the journey in Premium / Premium Tatkal / Suvidha / Shatabdi / Rajdhani / Duronto Trains will be as under:-

Pay Level in Pay matrix Travel Entitlements in Premium/Premium Tatkal/Suvidha/Shatabdi/Rajdhani/Duronto Trains
12 and above Executive/AC 1st Class (In case of Premium/Premium
6 to 11 AC 2nd Class/Chair Car (In Shatabdi Trains)
5 & below AC 3rd Class/Chair Car

(iii) The revised Travel entitlements are subject to following:-

(a) In case of places not connected by rail, travel by AC bus for all those entitled to travel by AC II Tier and above by train and by Deluxe/ordinary bus for others is allowed.

(b) In case of road travel between places connected by rail, travel by any means of public transport is allowed provided the total fare does not exceed the train fare by the entitled class.

(c) All mileage points earned by Government employees on tickets purchased for official travel shall be utilized by the concerned department for other official travel by their officers. Any usage of these mileage points for purposes of private travel by an officer will attract departmental action. This is to ensure that the benefits out of official travel, which is funded by the Government, should accrue to the Government.

(d) In case of non-availability of seats in entitled class, Govt.servants may travel in the class below their entitled class.

B. International Travel Entitlement:

Pay Level in Pay Matrix Travel entitlement
17 and above First class
14 to 16 Business/Club class
13 and below Economy class

C. Entitlement for journeys by Sea or by River Steamer

(i) For places other than A&N Group of Islands and Lakshadweep Group of Island:-

Pay Level in Pay Matrix Travel entitlement
9 and above Highest class
6 to 8 Lower class if there be two classes only on the steamer
4 and 5 If two classes only, the lower class, if three classes, the middle or second class. If there be four classes, the third class
3 and below Lowest class

(ii) For travel between the mainland and the A&N Group of Islands and Lakshadweep Group of Island by ships operated by the Shipping Corporation of India Limited:-

Pay Level in Pay Matrix Travel entitlement
9 and above Deluxe class
6 to 8 First/’A’ Cabin class
4 and 5 Second/’B’ Cabin class
3 and below Bunk class

D. Mileage Allowance for Journeys by Road:

(i) At places where specific rates have been prescribed:-

Pay Level in Pay Matrix Entitlements
14 or above Actual fare by any type of public bus including AC bus
OR
At prescribed rates of AC taxi when the journey is actually performed by AC taxi
OR
At prescribed rates for auto rickshaw for journeys by auto rickshaw, own car, scooter, motor cycle, moped, etc.
6 to 13 Same as above with the exception that journeys by AC taxi will not be permissible.
4 and 5 Actual fare by any type of public bus other than AC bus
OR
At prescribed rates for auto rickshaw for journeys by auto rickshaw, own car, scooter, motor cycle, moped, etc.
3 and below Actual fare by ordinary public bus only
OR
At prescribed rates for auto rickshaw for journeys by autorickshaw, own scooter, motor cycle, moped, etc

(ii) At places where no specific rates have been prescribed either by the Directorate of Transport of the concerned State or of the neighboring States :

For journeys performed in own car/taxi Rs. 24/- per km
For journeys performed by auto rickshaw own scooter, etc Rs. 12/- per km

At places where no specific rates have been prescribed, the rate per km will further rise by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 percent.

E (i). Daily Allowance on Tour

Pay level in pay matrix Entitlement
14 and above Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs.7500/- per day,
Reimbursement of AC taxi charges as per actual expenditure commensurate with official engagements for travel within the city and
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs.1200/- per day.
12 and 13 Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs.4,500/- per day,
Reimbursement of AC taxi charges of up to 50 km per day for travel within the city,
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs.1000/- per day.
9 to 11 Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to 2,250/- per day,
Reimbursement of non-AC taxi charges of up to Rs.338/- per day for travel within the city,
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs.900/- per day.
6 to 8 Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs.750/- per day,
Reimbursement of non-AC taxi charges of up to Rs.225/- per day for travel within the city,
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs.800/- per day.
5 and below Reimbursement for hotel accommodation/guest house of up to Rs.450/- per day,
Reimbursement of non AC taxi charges of up to Rs.113/- per day for travel within the city,
Reimbursement of food bills not exceeding Rs.500/- per day.

(ii) Reimbursement of Hotel charges:- For levels 8 and below, the amount of claim (up to the ceiling) may be paid without production of vouchers against self-certified claim only. The self-certified claim should clearly indicate the period of stay, name of dwelling, etc. additionally, for stay in Class ‘X’ cities, the ceiling for all employees up to Level 8 would be Rs.1,000 per day, but it will only be in the form of reimbursement upon production of relevant vouchers. The ceiling for reimbursement of hotel charges will further rise by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 persent.

(iii) Reimbursement of Travelling charges:– Similar to Reimbursement of staying accommodation charges, for level 8 and below, the claim (up to the ceiling) may be paid without production of vouchers against self-certified claim only. The self-certified claim should clearly indicate the period of travel, vehicle number, etc. the ceiling for levels 11 and below will further rise by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 percent. For journeys on foot, an allowance of Rs.12/- per kilometre travelled on foot shall be payable additionally. This rate will further increase by 25% whenever DA increases by 50%.

(iv) Reimbursement of Food charges:- There will be no separate reimbursement of food bills. Instead, the lump sum amount payable will be as per Table E(i) above and, depending on the length of absence from headquarters, would be regulated as per Table (v) below. Since the concept of reimbursement has been done away with, no vouchers will be required. This methodology is in line with that followed by Indian Railways at present (with suitable enhancement of rates). i.e. Lump sum amount payable. The lump sum amount will increase by 25 percent whenever DA increase by 50 percent.

(v) Timing restrictions

Length of absence Amount Payable
If absence from headquarters is <6 hours 30% of Lump sum amount
If absence from headquarters is between 6-12 hours 70% of Lump sum amount
If absence from headquarters is >12 hours 100% of Lump sum amount

Absence from Head Quarter will be reckoned from midnight to midnight and will be calculated on a per day basis.

(vi) In case of stay/journey on Government ships, boats etc. or journey to remote places on foot/mules etc for scientific/data collection purposes in organization like FSI, Survey of India, GSI etc., daily allowance will be paid at rate equivalent to that provided for reimbursement of food bill. However, in this case, the amount will be sanctioned irrespective of the actual expenditure incurred on this account with the approval of the Head of Department/controlling officer.

Note: DA rates for foreign travel will be regulated as prescribed by Ministry of External Affairs.

3. T.A. on Transfer

TA on Transfer includes 4 components:- (i) Travel entitlement for self and family (ii) Composite Transfer and packing grant (CTG) (iii) Reimbursement of charges on transportation of personal effects (iv) Reimbursement of charges on transportation of conveyance.

(i) Travel Entitlements:

(a) Travel entitlements as prescribed for tour in Para 2 above, except for International Travel, will be applicable in case of journeys on transfer. The general conditions of admissibility prescribed in S.R.114 will, however, continue to be applicable.

(b) The provisions relating to small family norms as contained in para 4(A) of Annexure to M/o Finance O.M.F.No. 10/2/98-IC & F.No. 19030/2/97-EIV dt. 171, April 1998, shall continue to be applicable.

(ii) Composite Transfer and Packing Grant (CTG):

(a) The Composite Transfer Grant shall be paid at the rate of 80% of the last month’s basic pay in case of transfer involving a change of station located at a distance of or more than 20 kms from each other. However, for transfer to and from the Island territories of Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep, CTG shall be paid at the rate of 100% of last month’s basic pay. Further, NPA and MSP shall not be included as part of basic pay while determining entitlement for CTG.

(b) In cases of transfer to stations which are at a distance of less than 20 kms from the old station and of transfer within the same city, one third of the composite transfer grant will be admissible, provided a change of residence is actually involved.

(c) In cases where the transfer of husband and wife takes place within six months, but after 60 days of the transfer of the spouse, fifty percent of the transfer grant on transfer shall be allowed to the spouse transferred later. No transfer grant shall be admissible to the spouse transferred later, in case both the transfers are ordered within 60 days. The existing provisions shall continue to be applicable in case of transfers after a period of six months or more. Other rules precluding transfer grant in case of transfer at own request or transfer other than in public interest, shall continue to apply unchanged in their case.

(iii) Transportation of Personal Effects:

Level By Train/Steamer By Road
12 and above 6000 kg by goods train/4 wheeler wagon/1 double container Rs. 50/- per km
6 to 11 6000 kg by goods train/4 wheeler wagon/1 single container Rs. 50/- per km
5 3000 kg Rs. 25/- per km
4 and below 1500 kg Rs. 15/- per km

The rates will further rise by 25 percent whenever DA increases by 50 percent. The rates for transporting the entitled weight by Steamer will be equal to the prevailing rates prescribed by such transport in ships operated by Shipping Corporation of India. The claim for reimbursement shall be admissible subject to the production of actual receipts/vouchers by the Govt servant. Production of receipts/vouchers is mandatory in r/o transfer cases of North Eastern Region, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep also.

Transportation of personal effects by road is as per kilometre basis only. The classification of cities/towns for the purpose of transportation of personal effects is done away with.

(iv) Transportation of Conveyance.

Level Reimbursement
6 and above 1 motor car etc. or 1 motor cycle/scooter
5 and below 1 motorcycle/scooter/moped/bicycle

The general conditions of admissibility of TA on Transfer as prescribed in S.R. 116 will, however, continue to be applicable.

4. T.A. Entitlement of Retiring Employees

TA on Retirement includes 4 components:- (i) Travel entitlement for self and family (ii) Composite Transfer and packing grant (CTG) (iii) Reimbursement of charges on transportation of personal effects (iv) Reimbursement of charges on transportation of conveyance.

(i) Travel Entitlements

Travel entitlements as prescribed for tour/transfer in Para 2 above, except for International Travel, will be applicable in case of journeys on retirement. The general conditions of admissibility prescribed in S.R. 147 will, however, continue to be applicable.

(ii) Composite Transfer Grant (CTG)

(a) The Composite Transfer Grant shall be paid at the rate of 80% of the last month’s basic pay in case of those employees, who on retirement, settled down at places other than last station(s) of their duty located at a distance of or more than 20 km. however, in case of settlement to and from the Island territories of Andaman, Nicobar & Lakshadweep, CTG shall be paid at the rate of 100% of last month’s basic pay. Further, NPA and MSP shall not be included as part of basic pay while determining entitlement for CTG. The transfer incidentals and road mileage for journeys between the residence and the railway station/bus stand, etc., at the old and new station, are already subsumed in the composite transfer grant and will not be separately admissible.

(b) As in the case of serving employees, Government servants who, on retirement, settle at the last station of duty itself or within a distance of less than 20 kms may be paid one third of the CTG subject to the condition that a change of residence is actually involved.

(iii) Transportaion of Personal Effects:- Same as Para 3(iii) above.

(iv) Transportation of Conveyance:- Same as Para 3(iv) above.

The general conditions of admissibility of TA on Retirement as prescribed in S.R. 147 will, however, continue to be applicable.

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MACP for Central Government Employees : DOPT Clarification for Pay Fixation

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MACP for Central Government Employees : DOPT Clarification for Pay Fixation

No.35034/3/2008-Estt(D) (Vol. II)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
(Department of Personnel and Training)

New Delhi 110001
Dated the 04th July, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject :- Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme for the Central Government Employee – Clarification regarding

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The undersigned is directed to invite reference to the Para 4 of Annexure-I of the Modified Assured Career Progression Scheme issued vide the Department of Personnel and Training Office Memorandum No. 35034/3/2008-Estt.(D) dated May 19, 2009 providing that benefit of pay fixation available at the time of regular promotion shall also be allowed at the time of financial upgradation under the scheme. Therefore, the pay shall be raised by 3% of the total pay in the pay band and the grade pay drawn before such upgradation. There shall, however, be no further fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion if it is in the same grade pay as granted under MACPS. However, at the time of actual promotion if it happens to be in a post carrying higher grade pay than what is available under MACPS, no pay fixation would be available and only difference of grade pay would be made available

2. Reference have been received from various Ministries / Departments whether at the time of regular promotion / grant of Non-Functional Scale, the employee may be allowed to draw the difference in Grade Pay after availing regular increment in the Pay Band and Grade Pay w.e.f. date of promotion or date of next increment consequent to MACP.

3. The matter has been considered in this Department in consultation with the Department of Expenditure and it has been decided that the Para 4 of the Annexure-I of the MACP Scheme would be modified as under :

“benefit of pay fixation available at the time of regular promotion shall also be allowed at the time of financial upgradation under the Scheme. Therefore, the pay shall be raised by 3% of the total pay in the pay band and the grade pay drawn before such upgradation. There shall, however, be no further fixation of pay at the time of regular promotion / grant of Non functional scale, if it is in the same grade pay as granted under MACPS. However, at the time of actual promotion / grant of Non-Functional Scale, if it happens to be in a post carrying higher grade pay than what is available under MACPS, no pay fixation would be available and only difference of grade pay would be made available. At the time of such regular promotion/grant of Non-Functional Scale to the higher grade pay than what has been given under MACPS, the employee shall have the option to draw the difference of Grade Pays from the date of such regular promotion/grant of Non-Functional Scale or the date of accrual of next increment in the pay allowed under MACP”

4. This modification in the MACP scheme is being issued in consultation with the Department of Expenditure

sd/
(G.Jayanthi)
Director(E-I)

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Night Duty Allowance : MoD Clarification regarding Fixation of ceiling of pay for entitlement

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igeadmin
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Night Duty Allowance : MoD Clarification regarding Fixation of ceiling of pay for entitlement

Government of India
Ministry of Defence
(Department of Defence)
D(Civ.II)

Subject: Night Duty Allowance (NDA) — Clarification regarding Fixation of ceiling of pay for entitlement.

Ref. : CGDA UO No. AT/11/2366/NDANol-X dated 22.01.2016 and last reminder dated 13.12.2016

In compliance of Hon. CAT, Jodhpur Bench Order dated 5 Nov 2009, MoD issued letter dated 8th May 2015 to provide that the payment of Night Duty Allowance (NDA) shall be made on the basis of the current pay of the employees who are deployed for performing the duty during the night hours. Accordingly, Principal Controller of Accounts (PCA)(Fys), Kolkata issued letter dated 29.05.2015 to define the new formula for computation of NDA. This formula provides that the amount of NDA shall be computed by taking employee’s current Band Pay & Grade Pay plus DA divided by 195 (i.e. total working hours in a month). In this manner, the Hon’ble CAT order, as upheld by Hon’ble High Court/Supreme Court stands implemented in letter & spirit.

2. Subsequently, PCA (Fys) Kolkata issued letter dated,9 Sep 2015 to prescribe the pay ceiling corresponding to Rs. 2200 per month (specified in terms of DoPT OM dated 4 Oct 1989) to determine entitlement of staff for night duty. However, the corresponding pay so prescribed was not accepted by the OFB Administration. As per OFB’s calculations, the current pay corresponding to Rs.2200 is not only different, but there is wide disparity in both the figures. OFB has stated that they cannot accept this unilateral decision of PCA(Fys) because the calculations are incorrect. Besides, this has led to industrial unrest at all Ordnance Factories. The staff side members have expressed displeasure and have threatened to stop Night duty at all Ordnance Factories. OFB Admn apprehends serious loss of production and have requested MoD to examine the issue and intimate corresponding pay of Rs.2200 so that the employees could be detailed accordingly for performing duty at night hours. Likewise, CGDA has also sought clarification from MoD on the same issue.

3. The matter was examined in MoD in consultation with MoD(Fin) and DoPT. DoPT stated that the calculations made by both PCA (Fys) and OFB are incorrect and prescribed a different formula to compute the current pay corresponding to Rs.2200 per month that existed during 1989. Both PCA(Fys) and OFB have rejected this formula for being cumbersome and unworkable. This office also supports their views because using this formula entails tedious calculations of pay of each employee ever since their date of joining service, running into decades. In a nutshell, attempts to find out the current pay equivalent to Rs.2200 pm have not been fruitful in spite of consultations with DoPT and MoD(Fin), and the stalemate on the issue continues across all the defence establishments, leading to confusion and possible loss of productivity.

4. On further consideration, it has been observed that the DOPT OM No. 12012/4/86-Estt.(Allowances) dt. 04.10.1989 on the subject of NDA lays down following condition to determine the entitlement for NDA:

(Clause a) – The ceiling of pay for entitlement of NDA shall be Rs. 2200/- p.m.

(Clause b)- There will however be no ceiling for entitlement of NDA in respect of officials who are, at present, getting this benefit as per existing criteria.

5.Clause (a)

The pay ceiling of Rs. 2200 per month mentioned in the DoPT in their OM dated 4 Oct 1989, was prescribed more than 25 years ago. During the intervening period, two Pay Commissions have come into force which have altered the pay structure of the employees drastically. In spite of an altogether different landscape of the pay structure, the DoPT did not come up with any revised order to amend the provisions of their OM dated 4 Oct 1989 relevant to the current pay structure. In the absence of clear guidelines, the management of Defence Establishments resorted to adhoc measures to keep their organisations running during the night hours in the intervening period. Proposals sent by MoD to DoP&T at various stages in the light of various judicial pronouncements, were rejected, sometimes on the grounds that the DoPT orders are not applicable to industrial employees. In the current phase, the efforts being made by the defence authorities to adhere to the prescribed pay limit have proved to be frustrating because of the practical difficulties being faced by both Accounting Authorities and the Defence Estts who, due to tedious and lengthy calculations, have not been able to reach a consensus to determine the level of staff who can be deployed for performing the night duty. In the current scenario, where the pay ceiling of Rs.2200 prn. is obsolete and meaningless, and the DoPT have avoided prescribing a realistic ceiling that would be relevant to the current pay structure of the Government employees, it is left upon MoD to find a solution. Even though MoD proposes to take up the matter with DoPT again for prescribing a pay ceiling based on the current pay structure, it is however felt that the decision thereon shall have reflection over the future cases only and is not likely to resolve the current cases.

6. Clause (b)

The provision in the DoPT OM dated 4 Oct 1989 (highlighted above in para 4) permits entitlement of NDA without any ceiling in respect of officials “who were getting this benefit (at that time) as per existing criteria”. In view of the fact that the pay ceiling prescribed in clause (a) is of no relevance today, it has become necessary to resolve the imbroglio by resorting to the second provision given in this OM – named as clause (b). It has been decided that till such time the new pay parameters based on the current pay structure to determine the entitlement for NDA are prescribed by the nodal Ministry, OFB/Field Offices/Defence Establishments are allowed to determine the entitlement of their employees for the purpose of NDA in terms of this clause in the DoPT OM dated 04.10.1989 that provides that there shall be no ceiling for entitlement of NDA in respect of such officials who were getting this benefit at that point of time as per extant criteria. So as to give a formal and concrete shape to this, the OFB and other Defence Establishments are being advised to issue a one-time office order, specifying in definite terms, the designations/ categories/levels of non-gazetted employees (Industrial and Non Industrial) who were getting this benefit of NDA in accordance with extant instructions i.e. DoPT OM dated 4 Oct 1989, so as to ensure their seamless deployment at night shifts and payment of NDA based on current pay.

7. CGDA is, therefore, requested to issue necessary directions to their lower formations to deal with the cases of payment of NDA accordingly.

8. This issues with the approval of Additional Secretary.

S/d,
(Anil Kumar)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt of India

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Source : BPMS

BPMS correspondence for Hospital Leave in case of injury on duty

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igeadmin
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BPMS correspondence for Hospital Leave in case of injury on dutyBPMS Logo

REF: BPMS / OFB / Leave / 57 (7/3/L)

Dated: 10.07.2017

To,
The Director IR,
Ordnance Factory Board,
10 A, S K Bose Road,
Kolkata – 700001

Subject: Extension of Injury Leave beyond 28 months in factory accident case.

Reference: Minutes of 21st SCM of JCM-III Level Council (OFB) held on 30.03.2017

Respected Sir,

Having gone through the minutes circulated vide OFB letter No.20/14/21(11)/A/IR, Dated 15.05.2017, it is observed that Secretary, Staff Side Shri R Srinivasan has raised the issue that the employee who met with an accident while on duty is being granted hospital leave upto 120 days with full pay and thereafter he may be granted half pay leave upto 28 months. But after 28 months there is no benefit, no pay is allowed because there is no provision of half pay leave. Minutes further states that the matter has been taken up with MoD wide OFB letter No. 1240/Per/Policy/Accident, Dated 24.06.2016.

In this regard, it is submitted that Rule 46 of CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972 & Article 291 of Civil Service Regulations deals with the Hospital Leave.

As per Rule 46 of CCS (Leave Rules) the authority competent to grant leave may grant hospital leave to Class IV & Class III Government servants, while under medical treatment in a hospital or otherwise, for illness or injury not exceeding 28 months. Hospital Leave may be granted for 120 days equal to earned leave and the remaining period will be equal to half pay leave.

Min of Defence ID No. 11(13)(60)1511/D(Civ-II), Dated 10.02.1961 under Article 291 of CSR states that it has been decided in modification of the provisions of Article 291, Civil Service Regulations that hospital leave may be granted upto 03 months on full pay or six months on half pay in any period of three years to all class IV Government servants and also to those class III Government servants whose duties involve handling of dangerous machinery, explosive materials, poisonous drugs, etc. or the performance of hazardous tasks.

Further, it states that Industrial staff will also be entitled to hospital leave in the same manner as indicated above. Subsequently, vide MoD ID No. 11(13)60/5678/D (Civ-II), Dated 28.05.1962 it was clarified that all categories of staff other than Gazetted Officers in the Defence Establishments will be entitled to hospital leave.

Further, MoD issued Memo No. 11(6)67/5255/D(Civ-II), Dated 15.05.1967 which reads as under:-

“The Government has had under consideration for some time the question of removing the restrictions on the quantum of hospital leave to Government servants who suffer illness or injury directly due to risks incurred in the course of their official duties.

The President is now pleased to decide that the categories of the Defence civilians eligible for this kind of leave in terms of Defence Ministry?s Office Memorandum No. 11(13)/60/1511/D(Civ-II), Dated 10.02.1961 and 11(13)/60/5678/D(Civ-II) , dated 28.05.1962 will be entitled to hospital leave without any restriction on the quantum of leave. This kind of leave can be granted for such period as is considered necessary by the authority competent to grant it.

The decision takes effect from 31.03.1967.

Article 291 Civil Services Regulations will be amended in due course.”

From above, it may be deduced that all the employees (upto Non-Gazetted) of Ord Fys are entitled for hospital leave without any restriction on the quantum of leave if he met with accident while on duty.

Therefore, you are requested to issue necessary clarification to resolve the issue without further delay.

Thanking you.

Sincerely yours
S/d,
(MUKESH SINGH)
Secretary/BPMS &
Member, JCM-II Level Council (MOD).

Source : BPMS

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Grant of eligibility to the Defence civilian employees for the GPRA allotted by the Directorate of Estates

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igeadmin
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Grant of eligibility to the Defence civilian employees for the GPRA allotted by the Directorate of Estates

No.17(19)/2014/D(Civ-II)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
(Department of Defence)
D (Civ-II) Section

B-Wing, Sena Bhavan, New Delhi
Dated: 07.July.2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of eligibility to the Defence civilian employees for the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) allotted by the Directorate of Estates -Representation from BPMS

The undersigned is to refer to Ministry of Urban Development’s OM No. 12033/4/67- Po1.11 dated 3rd, October, 1969 on the subject — ‘Eligibility of the staff of Central Government Office for allotment of residential accommodation from the General Pool-Criteria regarding’ and to say that a number of defence civilian employees working in many Defence establishments located in Delhi/New Delhi/Delhi Cantt are not able to avail the facility of GPRA for the reason that their offices have not been declared “eligible offices” for allotment of GPRA allotted by Directorate of Estates (DoE). The small quota of 15% of residential accommodation of the Defence/Army Pool is grossly inadequate and therefore it causes extreme hardship to the defence civilian employees who have to make their own arrangement for residential accommodation.

2.It has been noticed that Dte of Estates has already granted eligibility for GPRA to majority of defence establishments in Delhi. The defence civilian employees serving in these defence establishments are already availing the facilities of Residential Accommodation of Dte of Estates. Only a few defence establishments are not covered in the list of eligible offices maintained by the Dte of Estates and a list of 8 such defence establishments in Delhi is at Annexure.

3. In view of the hardship being experienced by the Civilian employees of these eight defence establishments, it is requested that eligibility code for allotment of General Pool Residential accommodation (GPRA) to the staff of these defence establishments/offices may please be allotted. It is certified that the essential requirements, listed below, for a Central Government offices to be treated as ‘eligible offices’ for the purpose of the allotment of Government Residences (General Pool in Delhi) Rules, 1963, are fulfilled by these offices/defence establishments:

(i) These offices/establishments have been situated in Delhi/New Delhi/Delhi Cantt since decades and in most of the cases before independence.

(ii) They are attached/subordinate offices of Ministry of Defence under Government of India.

(iii) The salary of their employees is paid from the Consolidated Fund of India

(iv) 15% quota of residential accommodation of the Defence/Army Pool is not adequate

4. This issues with the approval of Defence Secretary.

(Anil Kumar)
Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of India

Annexure to MoD OM No. 17(19)/2014/D(Civ-II) dated 7th July 2017

LIST OF 08 DEFENCE ESTABLISHMENTS/OFFICES IN DELHI / NEW DELHI / DELHI CANTT TO BE GRANTED ELIGIBILITY FOR ALLOTMENT OF GENERAL POOL RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION (GPRA):

Sl.No Name and address of the Office/Defence establishment Eligibility
required in respect of		 Total No. of defence
civilian employees in position		 No. of houses already
available in Departmental
Pool of the concerned
Dte/Establishment for
allotment to its employees
1 Ordnance    Depot, Shakurbasti, Rohtak
Road, Delhi		 Defence Civilian
Employees only		 1397 Nil Station HQ provides 15% accommodation in their Central Pool for allotment to the defence civilian employees on the  basis of seniority. However, in view of large number of defence civilians posted in Delhi/New Delhi/Delhi Cantt, this quota of 15% is highly inadequate to satisfy the requirement of the residential accommodation.
2 505    Army Base Workshop,  Delhi Cantt under DG/EME Defence Civilian
Employees only		 1593 Nil
3 Military Farm-1, West Block-III, RK Puram. Defence Civilian
Employees only		 08 Nil
4 Provost  Marshal-5, `B’  Wing, Sena Bhavan, New Delhi. Defence Civilian
Employees only		 22 02
5 Director  General Medical  Services (3B), Army HQ, L- Block, Church Road, New  Delhi. Defence Civilian
Employees only		 497 08
6 HQ, Technical Group EME, Delhi Cantt. 110010. Defence Civilian
Employees only		 105 Nil
7 DG  Armed Forces Medical Services (DG-2B),  M Block, Church Road, New Delhi. Defence Civilian
Employees only		 234 Nil
8 Central Aviation Support Depot, Delhi Cantt. Defence Civilian
Employees only		 218 Nil

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