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Disability Element to Armed Forces Personnel who were retained in service despite disability attributable

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Disability Element to Armed Forces Personnel who were retained in service despite disability attributable to or aggravated by Military Service and subsequently proceeded on prematurel voluntary retirement prior to 01.01.2006

No. 16(05)/2008/D(Pension/Policy)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

New Delhi-110011 Dated 19th May 2017

To,
The Chief of the Army Staff
The Chief of the Naval Staff
The Chief of the Air Staff

Subject : Grant of Disability Element to Armed Forces Personnel who were retained in service despite disability attributable to or aggravated by Military Service and subsequently proceeded on prematurel voluntary retirement prior to 01.01.2006.

Sir,

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s letter No.16(5)/200S/ D(pen/Policy) dated 29th September 2009 wherein disability element! war injury element have been allowed to such Armed Forces Personnel who were retained in service despite disability and retired/ discharged voluntary or otherwise in addition to retiring/ service pension or retiring/ service gratuity, subject to condition that their disability was accepted as attributable to or aggravated by military service and had foregone lump sum compensation in lieu of that disability.

2. In terms of Para-3 of the above referred letter the provisions stated above are applicable to the Armed Forces Personnel who were, retired / discharged from service on or after 01.01.2006. Armed Force Tribunal (Principal Branch) New Delhi in OA No. 336 of 2011 vide their order dated 07.02.2012 have struck down Para-3 of this Ministry’s above letter.

3. The issue of extension of above benefit to the Pre-2006 retired/ discharged Armed Forces Personnel, who were retained in service despite disability attributable to or aggravated by military service, was under active consideration of Government. Now, the President is pleased to decide that all Pre- 2006 Armed Forces Personnel who were retained in service despite disability and retired voluntarily or otherwise will be allowed disability element / war injury element in addition to retiring/ service pension or retiring/ service gratuity, subject to the condition that their disability was accepted as attributable to or aggravated by military service and had foregone lump sum compensation in lieu of that disability. Further, concerned Armed Forces Personnel should still be suffering from the same disability which should be assessed at 20% or more on the date of effect of this letter.

4. Implementation of these orders is expected to be arduous and challenging. Documents like Medical Board proceedings, retention of the personnel in service despite disability, option of individual foregoing lump sum compensation and non-payment of lump sum compensation would be required in all cases which may not be available at the end of Pay Accounting Authorities/ Record offices and Pension sanctioning authorities readily. In such cases, pensioners/ family pensioners may be asked to produce the copies of relevant documents to the Executive authorities in support of their claims.

5. The claim for grant of disability element! war injury element in affected cases will be submitted to the PSA concerned by PCDA(O) Pune/ NPO/ AFCAO/ Record office along-with copy of medical board/ fresh medical board proceedings showing extent of disability applicable as on date of effect of this letter in respect of Commissioned officers/ JCOs/ ORs. It win be responsibility of PCDA(O) Pune/ NPO/ AFCAO and Record office to confirm payment! nonpayment of lump sum-compensation in lieu of disability element to Commissioned officers and JCOs/ ORs. A sanction showing extent of disability and its attributability/ aggravation due to Military service in terms of MOD letter No. 4684/DIR(PEN)/ 2001 dated 14.08.2001 would be issued by the Service HQrs in case of Commissioned Officers and sanction would be issued by 01/ C Record office in case of JCOs/ ORs.

6. The corrigendum PPOs granting disability element! war injury element in all affected cases will be issued by respective Pension Sanctioning Authorities.

7. The provisions of this letter shall take effect from 01.01.2006.

8. Pension Regulation of all the three services will be amended in due course.

9. This Issues with the concurrence of Finance Division of this Ministry their letter I. D. No 10(3)2012/FI N/PEN dated 19th May 2017

10. Hindi version will follow.

Yours faithfully
Sd/-
(Manoj Sinha)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

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PCDA Circular 191 : Automatic restoration of Commuted Portion of Pension

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PCDA Circular 191 : Automatic restoration of Commuted Portion of Pension and payment of Additional Quantum of Pension/Family Pension

Office of the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pension), Draupadi
Ghat, Allahabad-211014

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Circular No.191

No. AT/Tech/070-XXV
Dated: 23.03.2017

To,

1. The Chief Accountant, RBI Deptt. of Govt. Bank Accounts, Central office C-7, Second Floor, Bandre- Kurla Complex, P B No. 8143, Bandre East Mumbai-400051
2. The Director of Treasuries of all state …….
3. The Manger CPPC of Public Sector Banks including IDBI
4. The Nodal Officers (ICICI/ AXIS/HDFC Bank)….
5. The CDA (PD) Meerut……….
6. The CDA-Chennai……….
7. The Pay & Accounts Officers…………
8. Military and Air Attache, Indian Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal.
9. The DPDO…………
10. The Post Master…………..

Sub: Automatic restoration of Commuted Portion of Pension and payment of Additional Quantum of Pension/Family Pension.

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Guidelines on “Restoration of Commuted Portion of Pension after 15 years of retirement” and “Payment of Addition Quantum of Pension/Family pension to Pensioners /Family Pensioners of 80 years of age and above” has already been issued vide this office Circular No. 165 dt. 22.02.2013 are reiterated as under:

1. Restoration of Commuted Portion of Pension after 15 years of retirement:-

(i) Where the commutation of pension is/was simultaneous with the retirement, the commuted portion of pension shall be restored after expiry of 15 years with effect from the date of retirement, if payment of commuted value of pension is made during the first month of retirement leading to appropriate reduction on account of commutation in first pension itself.

(ii) Where commutation of pension is applied and notified after the date of commencement of pension and commuted portion leads to a reduction in pension in second or subsequent month, the 15 year period for restoration of commuted portion will be reckoned from the date of payment of commuted value i.e. from the date on which reduction in pension on account of commutation become effective.

(iii) Further, where the commuted value is paid in more than one stages, the reduction in amount of pension in such cases shall be made from the respective dates of payment and commuted portion of pension of such pensioners will also be restored in stages by pension disbursing authorities on completion of 15 years from the date of reduction in pension.

Note:- Restoration of 1/3rd commuted pension in respect of those pensioners who have commuted 100% pension on absorption in PSU/Autonomous bodies etc. will be made only through Corr PPO.

2. Payment of Additional quantum of pension/family pension to pensioners/family pensioners of 80 years of age and above: –

(i) The procedure for payment of additional quantum of pension/family pension to old pensioner/family pensioner has been provided in this office circulars No.57 dt. 27.9.2008, 68 dt. 28.7.2009, 72 dt. 24.9.2009, 75 dt. 25.11.2009, 83 dt. 12.10.2011, 397 dt.18.11.2008, 417 dt. 02.09.2009, 441 dt. 01.10.2010 and 470 dt.27.9.2011.

According to these, the additional quantum of pension/family pension on attaining the age of 80 years and above would be admissible at the below mentioned rates :-

Age of pensioners/family pensioners Additional quantum of pension /family pension
From 80 years to less than 85 years 20% of Basic Pension/family pension
From 85 years to less than 90 years 30% of Basic Pension /family pension
From 90 years to less than 95 years 40% of Basic Pension /family pension
From 95 years to less than 100 years 50% of Basic Pension /family pension
100 years or more 100% of Basic Pension/family pension

(ii) In cases where exact date of birth of pensioner/family pensioner is available in the PPO, the additional quantum of pension/family pension on attaining the age of 80 years and above, would be payable at the above mentioned rates from the first day of the month in which his/her date of birth falls.

(iii) However, in case the exact date of birth is not available either in the PPO or in the office records, but an indication regarding the age of pensioner /family pensioner is available, the additional quantum of pension/family pension shall be paid from the 1stJanuary of the year following the year in which the pensioner / family pensioner has completed the age of 80 years and above, based on the PPO/Office records. For example if the records show that the pensioner/family pensioner has already completed the age of 80 years/85 years as on 1st January 2008, he/she shall be allowed additional quantum of pension/family pension from 1stJanuary 2008. No corrigendum PPO is required to be issued in such cases.

(iv) In case neither the exact date of birth nor the age is available either in the PPO or in the office records, the PDA will request the pensioner / family pensioner to submit four copies of any of the following documents duly attested by a Gazetted officer/MLA to the PDA.

(a) PAN Card
(b) Matriculation Certificate (containing the information regarding date of birth)
(c) Pass Port
(d) CGHS/ECHS Card
(e) Driving license (if it contains date of birth)
(f) Election ID Card
(g) Aadhaar Number UIDAI

A. If the document submitted by the pensioner / family pensioner contains the information regarding exact date of birth, the additional quantum of pension/family pension will be payable from the 1st day of the month in which his/her date of birth falls. However, in case the exact date of birth is not available on the documents submitted by the pensioner / family pensioner but an indication regarding the age of pensioner / family pensioner is available therein, the additional quantum of pension/family pension shall be paid from the 1st January of the year following the year in which the pensioner / family pensioner has completed the age of 80 years, 85 years etc. based on the documents submitted by the pensioner / family pensioner.

B. The PDA will make the additional quantum of pension/family pension, on provisional basis, up to a period of six months from the month in which the proof of date of birth/age is submitted by the pensioner/family pensioner. In all such cases, the PDA will immediately send one copy of each documents submitted by the pensioner / family pensioner to the Service HQrs / RO / HOO in r/o commissioned officers / PBOR / Defence Civilians respectively for
verification and submission to concerned Pension Sanctioning Authorities for formal notification of date of birth/age through corrigendum PPO.

C. The PDA will make payment of additional quantum of pension/family pension beyond a period of six months only on receipt of a corrigendum PPO notifying the date of birth/age of pensioner / family pensioner.

D. In case, the pensioner / family pensioner is unable to submit any of the documents mentioned in para 2(iv) above, but claims additional pension based on some other documentary evidence, such cases will be submitted by the PDA to the Administrative Ministry through service HQrs(for Commissioned Officers)/Record Office (for PBOR)/HOO(for Defence Civilians) as the case may be. If Administrative Ministry is satisfied about the claim of the pensioner/ family pensioner the same will be authorized through corrigendum PPO. No. additional pension will be released by the PDA until the corrigendum PPO is issued by the Pension Sanctioning Authorities.

However, representations/complaints from various agencies are still being received on the both subjects stating that PDA is not restoring commuted portion of pension even after completion of 15 years or not making payment of additional quantum of pension/family pension to old aged pensioners/family pensioners. Accordingly, there is a need to develop a mechanism by the PDAs to restore the commuted portion of pension automatically after expiry of 15 years of retirement/reduction in pension on account of commutation become effective or for payment of additional pension automatically on attaining the age of 80 years or above as mentioned. It is, therefore, requested that a mechanism may be established to restore the commuted portion of pension automatically after expiry of 15 years of retirement/reduction in pension on account of commutation become effective and for payment of additional pension automatically on attaining the age of 80 years or above as mentioned above.

(Dhananjay Singh)
Jt.CDA (P)

PCDA Circular 191

New 7th Pay Commission Pre-2016 Pension Calculator as per Order Date 12.05.2017

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New 7th Pay Commission Pre-2016 Pension Calculator as per Order Date 12.05.2017

The 7th Pay Commission recommended two type of options (Option 1 & Option 2) to calculate the pension for central government pensioners. On 4th August 2016 DOPPW released Resolution No. 38/37/2016-P&PW (A), which given instruction to use only second formulation (option 2, i.e. 6th CPC pension x 2.57)

Government formed Committee headed by a Secretary, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare to check the feasibility of the first option recommended by 7th CPC. The Committee has submitted its Report and the recommendations made by the Committee have been considered by the Government.

Government decided to introduce by notionally fixing their pay in the pay matrix recommended by the 7th CPC as well as DOPPW Committee & released the OM NO.38/37/2016-P&PW(A) on 12.05.2017

50% of the notional pay as on 01.01.2016 shall be the revised pension

30% of this notional pay shall be the revised family pension w.e.f. 1.1.2016 as per the first Formulation.

First Formulation (option 1) Second Formulation (Option 2)
Based on Notional Pay Fixation 01.01.2016 (x) 50% 6th CPC pensions x 2.57

Now, it has been decided that higher of the two Formulations shall be granted to pre-2016 central civil pensioners as revised pension/family pension w.e.f. 01.01.2016Based on all the conditions, we have prepared new 7th CPC Pension Calculator for pre-2016 pensioners.How to calculate 7th CPC Pension for Pre-2016 PensionersTo calculate the 7th CPC Pension, provide the following details in the calculator to get accurate results.

1. Date of Retirement
2. Select your Pay Commission (4th or 5th or 6th)
3. Select your pay scale
4. Pay on Retirement
5. Pension as on 1.1.2016, before revision
6. Family Pension as on 1.1.2016, before revision
7. Click here to calculate 7th CPC Pension
8. Find the Pension & Family Pension details at the end of the result

New 7th CPC Pre-2016 Pension Calculator – Check here

State Railway Provident Fund – withdrawals from the Fund by the Subscribers

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State Railway Provident Fund

Amendment to the provisions of State Railway Provident Fund — liberalization of provisions for withdrawals from the Fund by the Subscribers

Government of India (Bharat Sarkar)
Ministry of Railways(Rail Mantralaya)
(Railway Board)

D-43/11/2017-F(E))III

New Delhi,
Dated: 15.05.2017

The GMs/FA&CAOs,
All Zonal Railways/Production Units,The GiVis/FA&CA0s,
(As per mailing List)

Subject: Amendment to the provisions of State Railway Provident Fund — liberalization of provisions for withdrawals from the Fund by the Subscribers – regarding.

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The provisions of final withdrawal by the subscribers from the State Railway Provident Fund are contained in Rule 925 of the Indian. Railway Establishment Code (IREC) Vol.1/1985—Edition. Some amendments have been made from time to time to address the concerns raised by the subscribers. There is a felt need to liberalize the provisions, raise the limits and simplify the procedure.

2. The provisions of Rule 925 of the Code ibid have been reviewed and it has now been decided to permit withdrawals from the State Railway Provident Fund (SRPF) for the following purposes:-

(i) Education — This will include primary, secondary and higher education,covering all streams and institutions,

(ii) Obligatory Expenses viz. betrothal, marriage, funerals, or other ceremonies of self or family members and dependants,

(iii) illness of self, family members or dependants,

(iv) Purchase of consumer durables.

3. It has been decided to permit withdrawal of upto twelve months pay or three-fourths of the amount standing at credit, whichever is less. For illness, the withdrawal may be allowed upto 90% of the amount standing at credit of the subscriber. A subscriber may seek withdrawal after completion of ten years of service .

(v) Housing, including building or acquiring a suitable house or a ready built flat’for his residence,

(vi) Repayment of outstanding housing loan,

(vii) Constructing a house on a site acquired,

(viii) Purchase of house site for building a house

(ix) Reconstructing or making additions on a house already acquired,

(x) Renovating, additions or alterations of ancestral house.

4. A subscriber may be allowed to withdraw the amount actually subscribed by him along with interest thereon standing to his credit or the actual cost whichever is less in cases of withdrawal under (v) to (vii) above. In cases of (viii) to (x) withdrawal up to 90% may be allowed, It has also been decided to do away with the present instructions which lay down that subsequent to the sale of house for which SRPF withdrawal has been availed, the amount withdrawn has to be deposited back. SRPF withdrawal for housing purposes will no longer be linked with the limits prescribed under HBA Rules. A subscriber may be permitted to avail the facility at any time during his service.

(xi) Purchase of motor car/motor cycle/scooter etc. or repayment of loan already taken for the purpose,

(xii) Extensive repairs/overhauling of motor car,

(xiii)Making deposit to book a motor car/motor cycle/scooter, moped etc

5.A subscriber may be permitted to withdraw three-fourths of the amount standing at credit or cost of the vehicle, whichever is less for the above purposes. Withdrawal for the above purpose will be permitted after completion of 10 years of service.

6.Presently, withdrawal of upto 90% of balance without assigning reasons is allowed for railway servants who are due for retirement on superannuation within a year. It is proposed that this may be allowed for upto two years before superannuation.

7.In all cases of withdrawal from the Fund by the subscriber, the Controlling Officer is competent to sanction withdrawal. No documentary proof will be required to be furnished by the subscriber. A simple declaration form by the subscriber explaining the reasons for withdrawal would be sufficient.

8.In the State Railway Provident Fund (SRPF) Rules, no time limit has been prescribed for sanction and payment of withdrawal amount. Therefore, it has been decided to prescribe a maximum time limit of fifteen days for sanction and payment of withdrawal from the Fund. In case of emergencies like illness etc., the time limit may be restricted to seven days.

(SANJAY PRASHAR),
Dy. Director Finance (Estt.)III,
Railway Board

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7th CPC on benchmark for the purpose of MACPS – Railway Order

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7th CPC on benchmark for the purpose of MACPS – Railway Order

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)

No. PC-V/2016/MACPS/1

New Delhi, dated 19.05.2017

The General Secretary,
NFIR,
3, Chelmsford Road,
New Delhi – 55

The General Secretary,
AIRF,
4,State Entry Road,
New Delhi – 55

Sirs,

Sub :- Recommendations of 7th CPC on benchmark for the purpose of MACPS – clarification reg.

The undersigned is directed to refer to NFIR’s letter No.IV/MACPS/09/Part 10, dt. 23.01.2017 and AIRF’s letter No.AIRF/MACPS (848), dt. 17.03.2017 on the above subject.

The matter has been consulted with DoPT, the nodal department of Govt. on the subject and DoPT have stated that 7th CPC in para 5.1.45 of its report recommended that the benchmark, in the interest of improving performance level, be enhanced from ‘Good’ to ‘Very Good’. In addition, introduction of more stringent criteria such as clearing of departmental examinations or mandatory training before grant of MACP can also be considered by the Government. This recommendation of the Pay Commission has been accepted by the Cabinet. Hence, withdrawal of DoPT’s OM dt. 28.09.2016 is not feasible.

As DoPT is nodal department of Govt. for the purpose of MACPS, this Ministry is not in position to deviate from the instructions issued by them.

Yours faithfully,

for Secretary, Railway Board

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NFIR’s Charter of Demands — SPAD Definition to be reviewed to prevent harassment

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NFIR’s Charter of Demands — SPAD Definition to be reviewed to prevent harassment and victimization of Running and Safety categories’ Staff (Item No. 30 of Charter of Demands)-reg

NFIR

No. II/34/Part 16

Dated: 18/05/2017

The Chairman,
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: NFIR’s Charter of Demands — SPAD Definition to be reviewed to prevent harassment and victimization of Running and Safety categories’ Staff (Item No. 30 of Charter of Demands)-reg.

Ref: (i) NFIR’s letter No. IV/NFIR/WCM/209 dated 01/06/2013.
(ii) Railway Board’s letter No. 2013/E(LR)-11/1/15 dated 02/09/2013 to GS/NFIR.

(iii) NFIR’s letter No. II/34/Part XIII dated 10/02/2016.

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While enclosing copy of its letter No. II/34/Part XIII dated 10/02/2016, on the subject, the Federation conveys its disappointment over non-responsive attitude of Railway Board on Federation’s communication.

2. In this connection, Federation desires to bring to the kind notice of the Board (CRB) that the subject matter has also been dealt by the High Power Committee (R&S) constituted by the Railway Board to review the duty hours of Running and other safety related categories of staff and the HPC (R&S) gave recommendations vide Para 9.12 of its report as under:-

“Existing instructions of minimum punishment to staff for SPAD cases should be reviewed to ensure that the decision takes into account the gravity of the offence (repercussions of the SPAD) and also the Loco Pilot’s past record [Para 4.3.1.3 (1)]”.

3. Federation however is surprised to note that the Railway Board had taken arbitrary decisions vide minutes of the meeting of the full Board held on 06/10/2015 & 08/12/2015 which were circulated vide No. E(LL)/2015/HPC/2/Pt. MS dated 01/02/2016 without caring to consult

4. Further to above, Federation conveys following points in support of our contention that there is urgent need to define `SPAD’ so as to ensure that conclusions are arrived yet judiciously.

  • SPAD (Signal Passing At Danger) is an unusual occurrence and can happen on account of human failure or the failure of machine/equipment.
  • Even the human failures could be due to the failure of brake or signalling system or incorrect operation of signal.
  • To monitor the SPAD cases DATA LOGGERS have been provided. It is also an admitted fact that reduction in the distance of Relay after the stop signal from 13 mtrs to 03 mtrs has been contributing for increase in the number of SPAD cases.
  • Though there is a provision in General Rules (GRS) that if a train stops at main line, the speed should be reduced to 50 Kmph at outer most facing point to reduce SPAD, the Loco Pilots are however afraid of adhering to the speed limit to avoid loss of punctuality in trains.

5. To minimize/eliminate the incidents of SPAD, Federation therefore suggests following measures:-

  • The Home Signal of the station may be kept at an ‘adequate distance’ to reduce unusual The adequate distance may be taken as the distance sufficient to ensure safety.
  • A Rectangular Safety Board be placed at about 100/150 mtrs before the Home Signal. The Board could be white with orange inclined alternative reflecting strips with printing thereon with the caption “Loco Pilot to stop at this board and draw ahead up to Home Signal if Home Signal is at ON”.

Reports received by the Federation reveal that more than 80% of SPAD cases takes place when the Loco Pilot just passes the distance of 100 mtrs or below. These type of cases do not have financial or any other negative consequences whatsoever but the Loco Pilots are imposed with the penalty of removal from service which does not at all commensurate with the repercussion of such incidents. The authorities while imposing severe punishments do not care realize the truth as to how the Loco Pilot and family members would survive on account of loss of job. The quantum of punishment on alleged SPAD is also justifiably questionable, considering the fact that even a hard core criminal when sent to jail gets three times meal in the jail whereas the Loco Pilot and his family suffers without livelihood due to imposition of draconian penalty.

Keeping total position in view, Federation suggests that in place of “imposition of the penalty” of ‘removal from service’ on the Loco Pilots, it would be appropriate that the Loco Pilot concerned be taken off from the running duties and placed under “grounding from running duties pending enquiry”. Thereafter, on completion of enquiry, opportunity be given for submitting appeal to the Branch Officer to consider the case whether the Loco Pilot be taken back on running duty. NFIR also reminds that the issue of SPAD cases was discussed with the Board (CRB, MS, FC, AMS) on 21/07/2016 informally, but however without any fruitful decision.

NFIR, therefore, requests the Railway Board to consider the above points and take a view to define SPAD to save the Running Staff from unnecessary victimization. Federation proposes separate meeting to discuss the issue threadbare. Federation hopes to get a reference in this matter soon.

DA/As above

Yours faithfully,

S/d,

(Dr. M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

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No. 11/34/Part XIII

Dated: 10/02/2016

The Secretary (E),
Railway Board,
New Delhi

Dear Sir,

Sub: NFIR’s Charter of Demands —SPAD definition to be reviewed to prevent harassment and victimization of Running Staff and Staff belonging to Safety categories (Item No. 30 of demands)-reg.

Ref: (i) NFIR’s letter No. IV/NFIR/WC/209 dated 01/06/2013.

(ii) Railway Board’s letter No. 2013/E(LR)-11/1/15 dated 02/09/2013 addressed to the GS/NFIR.

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Federation invites attention of the Railway Board to the minutes of the meeting held by Railway Board (CRB, MS & FC) with NFIR on 23/08/2013 wherein NFIR’s 34 Point Charter of Demands was discussed. The Railway Board while conveying comments on the 34 Point Charter of Demands vide letter cited under reference had advised following position in respect of demand No. 30 on the subject:-

“Definition of SPAD is not laid down as such. Any passing of ‘stop’ signal (except permissible signals and those permitted under certain rules such as Automatic signals) at danger by a loco without authority is treated as SPAD irrespective of distance travelled by Loco after passing a signal at danger. Safety Directorate is of the view that the same should continue.

However, Railways were asked to give their suggestions with regard to review of punishment norms issue by Railway Board including those for SPAD.

Replies received from Railways are being compiled and changes proposed, if any, will be put up for perusal and approval of Board”.

Thereafter, a period of more than two years has passed, the position relating to changes proposed and the decision of Railway Board thereon is yet to be communicated to the Federation.

NFIR, therefore, requests the Railway Board to apprise the Federation the proposed changes and the decision taken by the Board at an early date. The Federation also requests to make available the suggestions received from railway early.

Yours faithfully

S/d,
(Dr. M. Raghavaiah)
General Secretary

Source : NFIR

Relaxation of Rule for LAP encashment while availing Privilege Pass / PTO

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Relaxation of Rule for Leave on Average Pay Encashment while availing Privilege Pass / PTO

Recommendations of 6th Central Pay Commission

RBE No. 48 / 2017

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No.F(E)III/2008/LE-1/1

New Delhi, dated: 16.05.2017.

The GMs/FA&CAOs
All Zonal Rallways/PUs, etc
(As per mailing list) .

Subject: Recommendations of 6th Central Pay Commission – Encashment of Leave on Average Pay (LAP) while availing Privilege Pass / PTO – relaxation of Rule – reg,

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Attention is Invited to Board’s letters of even number dated 29.10.2008 & 02.02.2011 on the above mentioned subject.

2. The provisions of encashment of leave while availing Pass/PTO were. relaxed vide Board’s letter dated 15.12.2014 on receipt of representations from Railway employees who failed to avail of the benefit during the previous, block period despite availing Pass/PTO and leave during that block period.

3. In terms of Rule 10 of the CCS(LTC) Rules, 1988, a Government servant who is unable to avail of the leave travel concession within a particular block of two years or four years may avail of the same within the first year of the next block of two years or four years. This means, a government servant, governed by CCS (LTC) Rules, 1988. can all encashment of leave twice – one while availing LTC for the current Block and another for the carry forwarded LTC of the preceding Block. Similar provision is not available in the Railway Services (Liberalized Leave) Rules, 1949 contained in IREC Vol. I / 1985 – Edition.

4. Despite giving one time relaxation mentioned in pars 2 above, representations are all being received for relaxation of the provisions of the encashment of leave for the previous Block periods. .

5. The Competent Authority after. examining the matter has decided that railway employees, who failed to avail of the benefit of encashment of leave in the preceding block period of two years, which. ended on 31.08.2016 and onwards, can avail of the same within the first year of the succeeding block period of two years by fulfilling all conditions stipulated in this regard.

(G. Priya Sudarsani)
Joint Director Finance(Estt.),
Railway Board.

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FR 2017 – Teaching, Non-Teaching, Public Health Specialists and General Duty Medical Officer

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FR 2017 – Teaching, Non-Teaching, Public Health Specialists and General Duty Medical Officer

The Fundamental (Second Amendment) Rules, 2017.

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS
(Department of Personnel and Training)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, the 22nd March, 2017

G.S.R. 279(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by the proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, the President hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Fundamental Rules, 1922, namely :-

1. (1) These rules may be called the Fundamental (Second Amendment) Rules, 2017.

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

2. In the Fundamental Rules, 1922, in rule 56, in clause (bb), the following proviso shall be inserted, namely :-

“Provided that notwithstanding anything contained in any other rules, Teaching, Non-Teaching, Public
Health Specialists and General Duty Medical Officer sub-cadres of the Central Health Service shall hold the administrative posts till the date of attaining the age of 62 years and thereafter their services shall be placed in Non-Administrative positions.”.

[F. No. 25012/3/20 I 3-Estt. (A-IV)]
GYANENDRA DEV TRIPATHI, Jt. Secy.

Note : The Fundamental Rules were published in the Gazette of India on the 1st January, 1922 and were last amended vide notification number G.S.R. 69(E) dated the 23rd January, 2017.

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Payment to Government servants through e-Payment

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Payment to Government servants through e-Payment

F. No. 3(2)(1)/2016/TA/R&,P Rules/Amendment/443
Ministry of Finance
Department of Expenditure
O/o Controller General of Accounts
Mahalekha Niyantrak Bhawan,
GPO Complex, E-Block, INA, New Delhi-110023

Date: 12-05-2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Payment to Government servants through e-Payment

In supersession of this office O.M. No. l(1)/2011/UTA/365 dated 1st August 2016 on the above subject (copy enclosed), as per the amendment in Rule 44 issued vide Government of India Notification No. G.S.R. 412 (E) dated 27-04-2017 (copy enclosed), all payments to Government servants, including salary payments, shall be made by electronically signed payment advices for direct credit to their bank accounts, subject to availability of banking facilities:

Provided that a one-time relaxation may be granted for payment by other recognized modes in cases of hardship where the reasons are duly approved by the Head of Department and Financial Adviser.

This issues with the approval of the Finance Minister.

Encl: As above.

(Dr. Shakuntla)
Joint Controller General of Accounts

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Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program

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Cabinet approves Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program which now has been extended to all districts of the country w.e.f. 01.01.2017. The Prime Minister in his address to the nation on 31.12.2016 had announced Pan-India implementation of Maternity Benefit Program.

The Maternity Benefit Program will provide compensation for the wage loss in terms of cash incentives so that the women can take adequate rest before and after delivery and not be deprived of proper nutrition.

The total cost of the proposal for the period from 01.01.2017 to 31.03.2020 including Central and State Government share is Rs.12,661crore. Government of India’s share during the period 01.01.2017 to 31.03.2020 comes to around Rs. 7932 crore.

Objective of the Scheme

i) To provide partial compensation for the wage loss in terms of cash incentives so that the woman can take adequate rest before and after delivery of the first living child.

ii) The cash incentives provided would lead to improved health seeking behaviour amongst the Pregnant Women and Lactating Mother (PW&LM) to reduce the effects of under-nutrition namely stunting, wasting and other related problems.

Target Group

All eligible Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM), excluding the Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers who are in regular employment with the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertakings or those who are in receipt of similar benefits under any law for the time being. It has been decided to give the benefit of Rs.5000/- to PW&LM in three installment for the birth of the first live child by MWCD and the remaining cash incentive as per approved norms towards Maternity Benefit under existing programmes after institutional delivery so that on an average, a woman will get ? 6000/-.

Conditions and installments

Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers who are eligible will receive a cash benefit of Rs.5,000/- in three installment at the following stages as specified in the table given below:

Cash Transfer Conditions Amount
First installment Early Registration of Pregnancy. 1,000/-
Second installment Received at least one antenatal Check-up (after 6 months of pregnancy) 2,000/-
Third installment Child birth is registered.
Child has received first cycle of BCG, OPV, DPT and Hepatitis-B or its equivalent/substitute.		  2,000/-

The eligible beneficiaries would continue to receive the remaining cash incentive as per approved norms towards Maternity Benefit under existing programmes after institutional delivery so that on an average, a woman will get ? 6000/-.

Mode of cash transfer to the Beneficiaries

The conditional cash transfer scheme would be in DBT mode.

Background:

The Government of India is committed to ensure that every woman gets adequate support and health care during pregnancy and at the time of delivery and every newborn is immunized on time which is the foundation for better health of the mother and the newborn. Normally, the first pregnancy of a woman exposes her to new kinds of challenges and stress factors. Hence, the scheme intends to provide support to the mother for safe delivery and immunization of her first living child. The improved health care seeking behaviour of the PW&LM would lead to better health status for the mother and the child.

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