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CGEGIS Tables of Benefits from July 2023 to September 2023

CGEGIS Tables of Benefits from July 2023 to September 2023

No. 7(1)/EV/2023
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
E-V Branch

New Delhi, the 29th/30th August, 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Sub: Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980 – Tables of Benefits for the savings fund for the period from 01.07.2023 to 30.09.2023.

The Tables of Benefits for Savings Fund to the beneficiaries under the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme-1980, which are being issued on a quarterly basis from 01.01.2017 onwards, as brought out in this Ministry’s OM of even number dated 17.03.2017, for the quarter from 01.07.2023 to 30.09.2023, as worked out by IRDA based on the interest rate of 7.1% per annum (compounded quarterly) as notified by the Department of Economic Affairs as per their Resolution No. 5(3)-B(PD)/2023 dated 04.07.2023, are enclosed.

2. The Tables enclosed are of two categories as per the existing practice. As hitherto, the first Table of Benefits for the savings fund of the scheme is based on the subscription of Rs.10 p.m. from 1.1.1982 to 31.12.1989 and Rs.15 p.m. w.e.f. 1.1.1990 onwards. The second Table of Benefits for savings fund is based on a subscription of Rs.10 p.m. for those employees who had opted out of the revised rate of subscription w.e.f. 1.1.1990.

Also Read: CGEGIS Tables of Benefits from April 2023 to June 2023

3. In so far as the persons serving in the Indian Audit and Accounts Department are concerned, these Orders are issued in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, as mandated under Article 148(5) of the Constitution of India.

4. Hindi version of these orders is attached.

(B. K. Manthan)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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Conduct of Swachhata Pakhwada-Swachhata Hi Sewa: DOPT ORDER

Conduct of Swachhata Pakhwada – Swachhata Hi Sewa: DOPT ORDER

No. 32/07 /2023-Welfare
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training

Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated 21st September, 2023

To,
1. All Area Welfare Officers.
2. All Presidents/Secretaries of CGERWAs.

Subject: Conduct of Swachhata Pakhwada-Swachhata Hi Sewa – regarding.

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to refer to above mentioned subject and to say that Govt. of India is celebrating “Swachhata Hi Sewa- Garbage Free India” Campaign from 15th September to 2nd October, 2023.

2. In view of above, all Area Welfare Officers (AWOs)/CGERWAs are requested to organise the activities as per schedule indicated below:

S.No. Date Activities
1. 25th to 30th September, 2023

i) Swachhata Pledge taking ceremony on the day of shram Dan.

ii) To organize Shram Dan by involving mass participation residents on 234-24 September or on 30th September-1st October, 2023.

iii) To organize Prabhat Pheri on the theme of Swachhata Abhiyan on 30th September and 1st October, 2023.

2. Swachhata Diwas Celebration 1st and 2nd October Organisation of Painting and Rangoli competition.

3. All Area Welfare Officers/ CGERWAs are requested to ensure organisation of these activities in accordance with the guidelines/instructions as mentioned above and upload photos before and after cleanliness drive and activities of Prabhat Pheri, Painting and Rangoli competition on DDWS Portal (https://swachhbharatmission.gov.in/shs2023/). The photographs of the activities may be shared on regular basis at email ID: kb.malhotra [at] nic.in. A consolidated report may also be furnished by 5th October, 2023.

Yours faithfully,

(Kulbhushan Malhotra)
Under Secretary (RWA)
Tel.: 24646961

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Finalization of Terms & Conditions and Pay Fixation of Board Level Executives – Clarification on Competent Authority – DPE

Finalization of Terms & Conditions and Pay Fixation of Board Level Executives – Clarification on Competent Authority – DPE

No.W-02/0009/2023-DPE (WC)-GL- XVII/2023
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Public Enterprises

Public Enterprises Bhawan,
Block No.14, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.
Dated, the 13th September, 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: – Finalization of Terms & Conditions and Pay Fixation of Board Level Executives– Clarification on Competent Authority-regarding.

The undersigned is directed to say that representations have been received from Ministries/ Departments regarding clarifications in respect of finalisation of Terms & Conditions and pay fixation of Board Level Functionaries of CPSEs in view of para 21 of the revised Charter of Financial Advisors dated 13.06.2023 issued by Department of Expenditure (DoE) wherein Pay fixation is included as an item in the negative list which should not be referred to Financial Advisor.

2. The matter was examined in consultation with the Department of Expenditure (DoE). DoE vide O.M. No. 20(4)/E.Coord/2023 dated 31.08.2023 (Copy enclosed) has inter-alia clarified that the Pay Fixation of Board Level executives of CPSEs will continue to be done as per DPE’s O.M. No. 2(34)/12-DPE(WC)-GL-XX/12 dated 14.12.2012.

3. All administrative Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are requested to bring the above to the notice of CPSEs and FA of the Ministry/Department.

(Naresh Kumar)
Under Secretary

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Ministry of Finance approves welfare measures for LIC agents and employees

Ministry of Finance approves welfare measures for LIC agents and employees

Welfare measures include increase in gratuity limit, eligibility for renewal commission, term insurance cover for LIC agents; and a uniform rate of family pension for LIC employees

The Ministry of Finance today approved a series of welfare measures for the benefit of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) agents and employees. The welfare measures are related to the amendments to LIC (Agents) Regulations, 2017, Enhancement of Gratuity Limit, and Uniform Rate of Family Pension among others.

The following welfare measures w.r.t. LIC agents and employees were approved:

  • Enhancement of the gratuity limit from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for LIC agents. It will bring substantial improvements to the working condition and benefits of LIC agents.
  • Enabling reappointed agents to be eligible for renewal commission, thereby providing them with increased financial stability. Currently, LIC agents are not eligible for renewal commission on any business completed under the old agency.
  • The term insurance cover for the agents has been expanded from the existing range of Rs. 3,000-10,000 rupees to Rs. 25,000-1,50,000. This enhancement in term insurance will significantly benefit the families of deceased agents, offering them a more substantial welfare benefit.
  • Family pension at a uniform rate of @30% for the welfare of the families of LIC employees.

More than 13 lakhs agents and more than 1 lakh regular employees, who play a pivotal role in the growth of LIC and deepening of insurance penetration in India, will benefit from these welfare measures.

PIB

Extension of Time- limit for exercise of Option for fixation of pay on Promotion: PCDAO (Pune) Message

Extension of Time- limit for exercise of Option for fixation of pay on Promotion: PCDAO (Pune) Message

Message:

GoI, MoD, DMA letter No 1(20)/2017-D(Pay/Services)- Part-I dated 18/08/2023 read with in conjunction to MoF/DoE, New Delhi OM No.4-21/2017IC/E-IIIA dated 15/04/2021*, wherein the time limit for exercise/re-exercise of Option on promotion has been further extended, by a period of three (3) months from the date of issue of MoD, New Delhi OM dated 18/08/2023 i.e. upto 17/11/2023.

Accordingly, Officers who have been promoted or granted financial upgradation on or after 01.01.2016 and desire to exercise/re-exercise option for pay fixation from DNI may opt within three months from the date of issue of GoI, MoD, New Delhi OM dated 18/08/2023 i.e. by 17th Nov 2023. Options so exercised may also be sent through an utility provided on the website of PCDA(O), Pune.

The Last date of exercising option shall be 17th Nov 2023.

# Form of option

#Option once exercised through the utility on the website shall be binding & final. No further extension will be granted or entertained after the completion of stipulated Timeline viz 17.11.2023.

**Further, the ‘Option Calculator’ provided by office of the PCDA(O), Pune may please be referred to, for further necessary guidance while exercising your Option.

Disclaimer : The result generated by the Option Calculator developed by PCDA(O), Pune is for reference only. Any decisions made by the user concerned based on the results given by the above calculator or the outcomes thereof shall be the responsibility of the User Officer only and PCDA (O), Pune or any employee serving under him shall not be made liable for the same.

Note: The provisions of re-exercising Option under the said OM is only for fixation of pay on promotion from the DNI in the lower grade and should not to be construed for switching over of pay to the revised pay structure in 7th CPC.

Source: PCDAO (Pune)

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AICPIN for July 2023 – Expected DA from Jan 2024

AICPIN for July 2023 – Expected DA from Jan 2024

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU

Shram Bureau Bhawan, Block No. 2,
Institutional Area, Sector 38 (West),
Chandigarh — 160036
Dated: 31st August, 2023

F.No. 5/1/2021-CPI

Press Release

Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (2016=100) – July, 2023

The Labour Bureau, an attached office of the M/o Labour & Employment, has been compiling Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers every month on the basis of retail prices collected from 317 markets spread over 88 industrially important centres in the country. The index is compiled for 88 centres and All-India and is released on the last working day of succeeding month. The index for the month of July, 2023 is being released in this press release.

The All-India CPI-IW for July, 2023 increased by 3.3 points and stood at 139.7 (one hundred thirty nine point seven). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by 2.42 per cent with respect to previous month compared to increase of 0.90 per cent recorded between corresponding months a year ago.

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The maximum upward pressure in current index came from Food & Beverages group contributing 2.86 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Arhar Dal/Tur Dal, Apple, Mango, Brinjal, Garlic, Ginger. Gourd(Lauki), Chilies Green, Potato, Onion, Tomato, Cumin seed/Jira, Supari, Saree Cotton, Shirt, T-shirt-readymade, School uniform, Leather Sandle, Chappal, Canvas Shoes, House rent, Auto-rickshaw/Scooter fare, Repair/Service Charges, Utensils, Medicine allopathic etc. are responsible for the rise in index. However, this increase was largely checked by Electricity (domestic) Charges, Kerosene oil, etc. putting downward pressure on the index.

At centre level, Gurugram recorded a maximum increase of 8.3 points. Among others, 3 centres recorded increase between 7 to 7.9 points, 4 centres between 6 to 6.9 points, 10 centres between 5 to 5.9 points, 15 centres between 4 to 4.9 points, 14 centres between 3 to 3.9 points, 25 centres between 2 to 2.9 points, 9 centres between 1 to 1.9 points and 4 centres between 0.1 to 0.9 points. On the contrary, Keonjhar recorded a decrease of 1.0 point. Rest of two centers index remained stationary.

Year-on-year inflation for the month stood at 7.54 per cent compared to 5.57 per cent for the previous month and 5.78 per cent during the corresponding month a year before. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 11.87 per cent against 6.00 per cent of the previous month and 5.96 per cent during the corresponding month a year ago.

The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of August, 2023 will be released on Friday, 29th September, 2023. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureau. gov. in

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Submission of claims for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance: DOPT ORDER

Submission of claims for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance: DOPT ORDER

A-27012/01/2022-Estt.(AL)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
****

Old JNU Campus, New Delhi.
Dated 25 August, 2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Submission of claims for reimbursement of Children Education Allowance (CEA) – reg.

It has been observed that some Government employees are submitting their Children Education Allowance claims for reimbursement to this Department instead of submitting to their respective Office/Departments. In each case, Children Education Allowance and Hostel Subsidy claims shall be submitted at the office/Department where the employee is serving or last served in case of unfortunate event of demise of Government employee as per provision of O.M. No.A-27012/02/2017-Estt.(AL) dated 17-07-2018.

2. Ministry/Departments in which e-HRMS is operational, Government Employee shall claim the CEA through e-HRMS only. Ministry/Departments where e-HRMS is not yet operational are requested to board on e-HRMS at the earliest.

(Sunil Kumar)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

To
All Ministries/Departments of Government of India.

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G-20 Summit: Closing of Central Government Offices in Delhi from Sep 8-10, 2023

G-20 Summit: Closing of Central Government Offices in Delhi from Sep 8-10, 2023

No. 12/7/2023-JCA
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
(Department of Personnel & Training)
Establishment JCA Section

North Block, New Delhi
Dated: 24. August, 2023

Office Memorandum

Subject: Closing of Central Government Offices located in Delhi from 08-09-2023 to 10-09-2023 on the occasion of G-20 Summit in Delhi.

The undersigned is directed to say that the G-20 Summit will be held in Delhi on 9-10 September, 2023. The Summit will be attended by a number of Heads of States, Heads of Government including EU, invitee guest countries and Heads of International Organizations.

2. Recognizing the magnitude of this event and the substantial logistical arrangements involved, it has been decided to keep the Central Government Offices located in Delhi closed from 08-09-2023 to 10-09-2023 on the occasion of G-20 summit to be held in Delhi

3. This may be brought to the notice of all concerned.

(Parveen Jargar)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

To

  1. All Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India. :
  2. UPSC/CVC/C&AG/Lok Sabha Secretariat/(Rajya Sabha Secretariat/ President’s Secretariat / Vice President’s Secretariat / PM’s Office/ Cabinet Secretariat.
  3. All attached and subordinate offices of Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pensions / MHA in Delhi
  4. The Chief Secretary of the Delhi Government
  5. The Election Commission of India, New Delhi
  6. Reserve Bank of India, Parliament Street, New Delhi.
  7. US (UTS.I), MHA, North Block, Delhi w.r.t. OM No. 14020/02/2020-UTS.dated 22.8.2023.
  8. Secretary, Staff Side, National Council (JCM), 13-C, Ferozeshah Road, . New Delhi
  9. PIO, PIB, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi, with the request that necessary publicity may be given in this regard.
  10. NIC (DOP&T) with the request to place this O.M. on the Website of DOPT (www.persmin.nic.in)
  11. Hindi Section, DoPT with the request to provide the Hindi Translation.

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Disbursement of salary/wages/pension to the CG Employees/Pensioners in Kerala and Maharashtra on 25.08.2023 and 27.09.2023 on account of ONAM and Ganpati Festival: CGA

Disbursement of salary/wages/pension to the CG Employees/Pensioners in Kerala and Maharashtra on 25.08.2023 and 27.09.2023 on account of ONAM and Ganpati Festival: CGA

F. No. TA-2-03002(2)/1/2020/TA-II/(E-3001)/ 325
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
Controller General of Accounts
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan, E Block, GPO Complex
INA, New Delhi-110023

Date: 14-08-2023

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Disbursement of salary/wages/pension to the Central Government Employees/Pensioners in the State of Kerala for the month of August, 2023 on account of ONAM festival and in the State of Maharashtra for the month of September 2023 on account of Ganpati Festival – reg.

In view of the ‘ONAM’ and ‘Ganpati’ festival, the Government have decided that the salary/wages/pension of all Central Government employees in the State of Kerala for the month of August 2023 and in the state of Maharashtra for the month of September 2023 may be drawn and disbursed by the Central Government offices (including Defence, Posts & Telecommunications) as per the following dates:-

(i) Kerala – 25-08-2023 (Friday)
(ii) Maharashtra – 27-09-2023 (Wednesday)

2. The wages of the industrial employees of the Central Government serving in the State of Kerala and Maharashtra may also be disbursed in advance as per the dates given above.

3. The pension of all Central Government Pensioners in the State of Kerala/ Maharashtra may also be disbursed by Bank/PAOs as per the dates given above.

4. The salary/wages/pension so disbursed is to be treated as advance payments and will be subject to adjustment after the full month’s salary/wages/pension of each employee/pensioner is determined. The adjustment, if any, will be made without exception from the salary/wages/ pension of the month of August/September 2023.

5. The concerned Ministries/Departments are requested to bring these instructions to the notice of their offices located in the State of Kerala/ Maharashtra for necessary action immediately.

6. Reserve Bank of India is requested to bring these instructions to the notice of all paying branches of all Banks located in the State of Kerala/Maharashtra for necessary action immediately.

(Shailendra Kumar )
Joint Controller General of Accounts(TA)

To

  1. All Ministries/Department of Government of India.
  2. All Pr.CCA/CCA/CA/Dy. CAs of all Ministries/Departments of Govt. of India
  3. The C&AG of India, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi
  4. The Controller General of Defence Accounts, R.K.Puram, New Delhi.
  5. The Dy. Director General, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi.
  6. The Dy. Director General, Department of Telecommunications, Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi.
  7. The Secretary, Railway Board, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi.
  8. The Deputy General Manager, Reserve Bank of India, Department of Government and Bank Accounts, Central Office, 4th Floor, Byculla Office Building, Opposite Mumbai Central Station, Byculla, Mumbai-400 008 with a request that these instructions may be brought to the notice of all concerned.
  9. Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence(Navy)/DCP, Room No.100, D-II Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011.
  10. Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers, 1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi- 110 001.
  11. National Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers, Room No.8, Vijaya Mahal Building, Palayam-Bakery Road, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala- 695 033.
    Central Government Employees Welfare Coordination Committee, Thiruvananthapuram, Office of the Accountant General (Audit), Kerala, Post Box No.5607, Thiruvananthapuram-695 039
  12. Sr. A.O (ITD), O/o CGA- for uploading on CGA’s website.

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Child Care Leave : Amendment in Rule 18(D) of AIS (Leave) Rules, 1955

Child Care Leave : Gazette of India notification dt 28.07.2023 relating to amendment in Rule 18(D) of AIS (Leave) Rules, 1955

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL AND TRAINING
NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 28th July, 2023

G.S.R. 562(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the All India Services Act, 1951 (61 of 1951), the Central Government, after consultation with the Governments of the States concerned, hereby makes the following rules further to amend the All India Services (Leave) Rules, 1955, namely:

1. Short title and commencement. – (1) These rules may be called the All India Services (Leave) Amendment, Rules, 2023.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

2. In the All India Services (Leave) Rules, 1955, in rule 18 (D), –

(i) for sub-rules (1) and (2) the following sub-rules shall be substituted, namely: –

“18 (D) Child Care Leave. – (1) Subject to the provisions of this rule, a female member of the Service and single male member of the Service may be granted child care leave by an authority competent to sanction leave for a maximum period of seven hundred and thirty days during entire service, for taking care of two eldest surviving children, up-to the age of eighteen years, on the grounds of rearing or for looking after any of their needs, such as education, sickness and the like.

(2) During the period of child care leave, member of the Service shall be paid hundred percent of leave salary equal to pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave for the first three hundred and sixty five days and eighty percent of the pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave for the next three hundred and sixty five days”;

(ii) for sub-rules (5) and (6), the following sub-rules shall be substituted, namely: –

‘(5) Child care leave shall not be granted for more than three spells in a calendar year and in case of a single female member of the Service, the child care leave may be granted for up-to six spells in a calendar year:

Provided that child care leave may not be granted for a period less than five days in a spell.

(6) A separate leave account shall be maintained for child care leave and it shall not be debited against the other leave accounts of the member of the Service.

(7) Child care leave shall not ordinarily be granted during the probation period except in case of certain extreme situations where the leave sanctioning authority is satisfied about the need of child care leave to the probationer, provided that the period for which such leave is sanctioned is minimal.

Explanation – For the purpose of this rule, “single male” refers to an unmarried or widower or divorcee male member of the Service’.

[F. No. 11019/04/2020-AIS-III]
KAVITA CHAUHAN, Under Secy

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