As a part of simplification of procedures, the Central Government had issued advisories to all States / UTs to do away with the requirement of taking affidavits for executive level jobs and for allowing self certification of certificates in a phased manner. Action in this regard is to be taken by States/ UTs. Further, as per the Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure (CSMOP), notification is mostly used for notifying the promulgation of statutory rules.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question by Shri Anubhav Mohanty in the Rajya Sabha today.
Family pension for mentally retarded or physically handicapped dependents
The Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 already provide for grant of family pension to mentally retarded/physically handicapped children of retired Government employees after completion of twenty-five years of age if their income is less than the minimum family pension under these Rules and the dearness relief admissible thereon as announced from time to time. The minimum family pension under these Rules is Rupees 9000/- per month with effect from 1st January, 2016.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question by Shri Rajkumar Dhoot in the Rajya Sabha today.
Abolishment of Sumptuary Allowance : 7th CPC Recommendation – DOPT Order
No.17014/2/2014-Trg.(7th CPC)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Block-IV, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi.
Date: July 25th, 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Implementation of the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission – abolishment of Sumptuary Allowance.
Consequent upon the acceptance of the recommendations of Seventh Central Pay Commission by the Government conveyed vide Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Resolution No. 11-1/2016-IC dated July 6, 2017, the President, in supersession of all existing orders issued on the subject from time to time, is pleased to decide that Sumptuary Allowance in all the Training Establishments/Academies/Institutes stands abolished.
2. These orders shall be effective from 1st July, 2017.
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.
(Biswajit Banerjee)
Under Secretary to the Government of India.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
350.5Â 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
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