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NCJCM requests to postponed the National Anomalies Committee agenda submission date

NCJCM requests to postponed the National Anomalies Committee agenda submission date

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No.NC/JCM(NAC)

Dated: May 13, 2017

The Dy. Secretary(JCA),
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions,
Department of Personnel & Training,
North Block,
New Delhi
Dear Sir,

Sub: Extension of time limit for forwarding anomalies of the 7th CPC for consideration in the National Anomalies Committee

Ref.: DoP&T’s circular dated 5th May, 2017

It is a matter of regret that, recommendations of the Committee on Allowances have not yet been made known to the JCM(Staff Side).

As we have already explained at various levels, including Secretary(DoP& T), Cabinet Secretary(Government of India), etc., that the anomalies cannot be formulated without analyzing the recommendations of the Committee on Allowances. Unfortunately, till today nothing has been done by the Ministry of Finance(Exp.). In the absence of recommendations of the 7th CPC on allowances, Staff Side(JCM) cannot furnish agenda for the National Anomalies Committee up to 15.05.2017.

It would, therefore, be in all appropriateness that, the date fixed by the DoP&T for submission of agenda to the National Anomalies Committee till 15.05.2017 should be postponed and the same should be fixed in consultation with the Staff Side(JCM) after receipt of recommendations of the Committee on Allowances.

Yours faithfully

(Shiva Gopal Mishra)
Secretary (Staff Side)

Source : http://ncjcmstaffside.com

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Declaration of result of regular membership verification – NFPE

Declaration of result of regular membership verification

National Federation of Postal Employees

1st Floor North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi-110 001
Phone: 011.23092771 e-mail: [email protected]
Mob: 9868819295/9810853981 website: http://www.nfpe.blogspot.com

No. PF- 03(b)/2017

Dated – 15.05.2017

To,

Shri. A.N. Nanda,
Secretary,
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan,
New Delhi – 110001

Sub:- Declaration of result of regular membership verification – regarding

Sir,

It is to bring to your kind notice that the membership verification for regular employees of all Cadres of Department of Post was conducted since April-2015 and the whole process as per CCS (RSA) Rules-1993 was completed upto November, 2015. But it is a matter of great concern that after a lapse of one and half year of completion of entire process, the result is not being declared.

It is therefore, requested to kindly look into the matter and cause suitable instructions to declare the result of regular Membership verification.

An early action is highly solicited.

With regards

Yours Sincerely
(R.N. Parashar)
Secretary General

Source : http://nfpe.blogspot.in/

Membership verification of GDS employees – NFPE Letter

Membership verification of GDS employees – NFPE Letter

National Federation of Postal Employees

1st Floor North Avenue Post Office Building, New Delhi-110 001
Phone: 011.23092771 e-mail: [email protected]
Mob: 9868819295/9810853981 website: http://www.nfpe.blogspot.com

No. PF- 49-GDS /2017

Dated – 15.05.2017

To,
Shri. A.N. Nanda,
Secretary,
Department of Posts
Dak Bhawan,
New Delhi – 110001

Sub:- Membership verification of GDS employees.

Sir,

It is to bring to your kind notice that the process of verification of GDS membership was started from March-2016 as the term of last verification was going to expire in April-2016.

But it is a matter of great concern that after a lapse of more than one year period the schedule for verification has not been issued yet.

It is therefore, requested to kindly look into the matter and cause suitable instructions to complete the process of GDS membership verification as early as possible..

An early action is highly solicited.

With regards

Yours Sincerely

(R.N. Parashar)
Secretary General

Source : http://nfpe.blogspot.in/

Dearness Relief to CPF beneficiaries in receipt of ex-gratia payment from July 2016 & January 2017

Dearness Relief to CPF beneficiaries in receipt of ex-gratia payment from July 2016 & January 2017

F.No.42/15/2016 – P & PW (G)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,
Khan Market, New Delhi – 110003
Date – 12th May,2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject:- Grant of Dearness Relief to CPF beneficiaries in receipt of ex-gratia payment-revised rated effect from 01.07.2016 and 01.01.2017-reg

In continuation of this Department’s OM No. 42/06/2016-P&PW(G) dated 03.05.2016 and OMs of even no. dated 16.11.2016 and 07.04.2017, the President is pleased to decide that the Dearness Relief @ 5th CPC w.e.f 01.07.2016 and 01.01.2017 to the following :

(i) The surviving CPF beneficiaries who have retired from service between the period 18.11.1960 and 31.12.1985, and are in receipt of ex-gratia @ Rs. 600/ p.m. w.c.f. 1.11.1997 under this Department’s OM No. 45/52/97-P&PW(E) dated 16.12.1997 & revised to Rs.3000, Rs.1000, Rs.750 & Rs.650 for Group A, B, C & D respectively w.e.f 4th June,2013 vide OM No. 1/10/2012-P&PW(E) dtd. 27th June, 2013 are entitled to Dearness Relief at the following rates :

Date Rate of Dearness Relief per month
01.07.2016 256%
01.01.2017 264%

(ii) Further, the following categories of CPF beneficiaries who are in receipt of cx-gratia payment in terms of this Department’s OM No. 45/52/97-P&PW(E) dated 16.12.1997 are entitled to DR at the following rates:

Date Rate of Dearness Relief per month
01.07.2016 248%
01.01.2017 256%

(a) The widows and eligible children of the deceased CPF beneficiary who had retired from service prior to 1.1.1986 or who had died while in service prior to 1.1.1986 and arc in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 605/- p.m. & revised to Rs.645/-p.m w.c.f 04 June, 2013 vide OM No 1/10/2012-P&PW(E) dated 27th June,2013.

(b) Central Government employees who had retired on CPF benefits before 18.11.1960 and are in receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 654/-, Rs.659/-, Rs.703/- and Rs.965/-

3. Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee.

4. It will be the responsibility of the pension disbursing authorities, including the nationalized banks, etc. to calculate the quantum of DR payable in each individual case.

5. In their application to the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue after consultation with the C&AG.

6. This issues in pursuance of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their OM No. I/3/2008-E,II(B) dated 7th April, 2017.

7. Hindi version will follow.

(Charanjit Taneja)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Order Copy

7th CPC Pension Calculation for Pre-2016 Pensioners with Illustration as per order 12th May 2017

7th CPC Pension Calculation for Pre-2016 Pensioners with Illustration as per order 12th May 2017

What the above decision means for pre-2016 retirees?

Modification made appears fixing the pay of pre 2016 retirees notionally in revised pay matrix and then fixing pension at 50% of pay. If the pension so fixed is more than the pension fixed with fitment formula of 2.57 then pension will be revised otherwise no change. It is presumed that option will be given to pensioners. For arriving at pay in revised matrix of 7 CPC for those who retired prior to 1-1-1996 notionally there pay will be fixed under V CPC scales and VI CPC Pay structure. Similarly for those who retired prior to 2006 it will be notionally fixed in VI CPC Pay structure and then in 7 CPC matrix. The pay for this purpose is pay last drawn as recorded in their PPO. For the information of readers fixation formula under V CPC, VI CPC and VII CPC rules is given below:

V CPC:

1 Basic pay as on 1-1-1996 xxx
2 DA appropriate to basic pay at 1510 pts Xxx
3 I IR 100
4 2nd IR 10% of BP subject to minimum of Rs.100 Xxx
5 40% of BP Xxx
6 Total xxx

Pay in the revised scales to be fixed at the stage next above the total even if there is stage equal to the total.

Rates of DA as on 1-1-1996

For pay range upto Rs.3500pm 148% of pay
For pay range above Rs.3500 and upto 6000 pm 111% of pay subject to a minmum of Rs.5180 pm
For pay range above Rs.6000 pm 96% of pay subject to minimum of Rs.6660 pm

VI CPC

1 Existing pay scale x
2 Applicable pay band and grade pay a+b
3 Basic pay as on 1-1-2006 xxx
4 Pay after multiplication of BP by a factor 1.86 rounded off to next multiple of 10 Xxx
5 Pay in the pay band Xxx
6 Grade Pay applicable to the post b
7 Revised basic pay is pay in the pay band and grade pay. Xxx +b

VII CPC

1 Existing Pay Band a
2 Existing Grade Pay a+b
3 Basic pay as on 1-1-2016 Xxx+b
4 Level corresponding to GP C
5 Pay after multiplication of BP by a fitment factor of 2.57 Xxx
6 Revised Pay in Pay Matrix (either equal to or next higherCell Xxx

Illustration:

‘X retired on 31-1-1992 and pay was Rs. 2900 in the scale 1640-2900

1. His notional pay under 5 CPC scale of 6500-10600 is Rs.8900;

2. His notional pay under 6 CPC (PB2 +GP 4200) is Rs.20760;

3. His notional pay under 7 CPC (Level 6) is Rs.53600;

4. Pension fixed on 1-1-2016 with a fitment formula of 2.57 is Rs.25847;

5. Pension as per cabinet deciscion 50% of notional pay as per 7 CPC is Rs 26800.

Note: The above example is only an illustration.

The pension fixation may vary from case to case. Final calculation has to be made as per the Government orders.

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Also Read : 7th CPC : Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners / family pensioners

7th CPC : Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners / family pensioners

7th CPC : Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners

No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A)
Ministry of Personnel, PG & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated : 12th May, 2017

Office Memorandum

Sub:- Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission — Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners, etc.

The undersigned is directed to say that the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC), in its Report, recommended two formulations for revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners. A Resolution No. 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) dated 04.08.2016 was issued by this Department indicating the decisions taken by the Government on the various recommendations of the 7th CPC on pensionary matters.

2.Based on the decisions taken by the Government on the recommendations of the 7th CPC, orders for revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners in accordance with second Formulation were issued vide this Department’s OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016. It was provided in this O.M. that the revised pension/family pension w.e.f. 1.1.2016 of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners shall be determined by multiplying the pension/family pension as had been fixed at the time of implementation of the recommendations of the 6th CPC, by 2.57.

3.In accordance with the decision mentioned in this Department’s Resolution 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) dated 04.08.2016 and OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016, the feasibility of the first option recommended by 7th CPC has been examined by a Committee headed by Secretary, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare.

4. The aforesaid Committee has submitted its Report and the recommendations made by the Committee have been considered by the Government. Accordingly, it has been decided that the revised pension/family pension w.e.f. 01.01.2016 in respect of all Central civil pensioners/family pensioners, including CAPF’s, who retired/died prior to 01.01.2016, may be revised by notionally fixing their pay in the pay matrix recommended by the 7th CPC in the level corresponding to the pay in the pay scale/pay band and grade pay at which they retired/died. This will be done by notional pay fixation under each intervening Pay Commission based on the Formula for revision of pay. While fixing pay on notional basis, the pay fixation formulae approved by the Government and other relevant instructions on the subject in force at the relevant time shall be strictly followed. 50% of the notional pay as on 01.2016 shall be the revised pension and 30% of this notional pay shall be the revised family pension w.e.f. 1.1.2016 as per the first Formulation. In the case of family pensioners who were entitled to family pension at enhanced rate, the revised family pension shall be 50% of the notional pay as on 01.01.2016 and shall be payable till the period up to which family pension at enhanced rate is admissible as per rules. The amount of revised pension/family pension so arrived at shall be rounded off to next higher rupee.

5.It has also been decided that higher of the two Formulations i,e. the pension/family pension already revised in accordance with this Department’s OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016 or the revised pension/family pension as worked out in accordance with para 4 above, shall be granted to pre-2016 central civil pensioners as revised pension/family pension w.e.f. 01.01.2016. In cases where pension/family pension being paid w.e.f. 1.1.2016 in accordance with this Departments OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016 happens to be more than pension/family pension as worked out in accordance with para 4 above, the pension/family pension already being paid shall be treated as revised pension/family pension w.e.f. 1.1.2016.

6. Instructions were issued vide this Department’s OM No. 45/86/97-P&PW(A) (iii) dated 10.02.1998 for revision of pension/ family pension in respect of Government servants who retired or died before 01.01.1986, by notional fixation of their pay in the scale of pay introduced with effect from 01.01.1986. The notional pay so worked out as on 01.01.1986 was treated as average emoluments/last pay for the purpose of calculation of notional pension/family pension as on 01.01.1986. The notional pension/family pension so arrived at was further revised with effect from 01.1996 and was paid in accordance with the instructions issued for revision of pension/family pension of pre-1996 pensioners/family pensioners in implementation of the recommendations of the 5th Central Pay Commission.

7. Accordingly, for the purpose of calculation of notional pay w.e.f. 1.1.2016 of those Government servants who retired or died before 01.01.1986, the pay scale and the notional pay as on 1.1.1986, as arrived at in terms of the instructions issued vide this Department’s OM 45/86/97-P&PW(A) dated 10.02.1998, will be treated as the pay scale and the pay of the concerned Government servant as on 1.1.1986. In the case of those Government servants who retired or died on or after 01.01.1986 but before 1.1.2016, the actual pay and the pay scale from which they retired or died would be taken into consideration for the purpose of calculation of the notional pay as on 1.1.2016 in accordance with para 4 above.

8.The minimum pension with effect from 01.01.2016 will be Rs. 9000/- per month (excluding the element of additional pension to old pensioners). The upper ceiling on pension/family pension will be 50% and 30% respectively of the highest pay in the Government (The highest pay in the Government is Rs. 2,50,000 with effect from 01.01.2016).

9.The pension/family pension as worked out in accordance with provisions of Para 4 and 5 above shall be treated as ‘Basic Pension’ with effect from 01.01.2016. The revised pension/family pension includes dearness relief sanctioned from 1.2016 and shall qualify for grant of Dearness Relief sanctioned thereafter.

10.The existing instructions regarding regulation of dearness relief to employed/re-employed pensioners/family pensioners, as contained in Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare O.M. No. 45173/97-P&PW(G) dated 02.07.1999, as amended from time to time, shall continue to apply.

11. These orders would not be applicable for the purpose of revision of pension of those pensioners who were drawing compulsory retirement pension under Rule 40 of the CCS (Pension) Rules or compassionate allowance under Rule 41 of the CCS (Pension) Rules. The pensioners in these categories would continue to be entitled to revised pension in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department’s M. No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(ii) dated 4.8.2016.

12. The pension of the pensioners who are drawing monthly pension from the Government on permanent absorption in public sector undertakings/autonomous bodies will also be revised in accordance with these orders. However, separate orders will be issued for revision of pension of those pensioners who had earlier drawn one time lump sum terminal benefits on absorption in public sector undertakings, etc. and are drawing one-third restored pension as per the instructions issued by this Department from time to time.

13.In cases where, on permanent absorption in public sector undertakings/autonomous bodies, the terms of absorption and/or the rules permit grant of family pension under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 or the corresponding rules applicable to Railway employees/members of All India Services, the family pension being drawn by family pensioners will be updated in accordance with these orders.

14.Since the consolidated pension will be inclusive of commuted portion of pension, if any, the commuted portion will be deducted from the said amount while making monthly disbursements.

15.The quantum of age-related pension/family pension available to the old pensioners/ family pensioners shall continue to be as follows:-

pre-revision pension

The amount of additional pension will be shown distinctly in the pension payment order. For Example, in case where a pensioner is more than 80 years of age and his/her revised pension is Rs.10,000 pm, the pension will be shown as (i).Basic pension=Rs.10,000 and (ii) Additional pension = Rs.2,000 pm. The pension on his/her attaining the age of 85 years will be shown as (1).Basic Pension = Rs.10,000 and (ii) additional pension = Rs.3,000 pm. Dearness relief will be admissible on the additional pension available to the old pensioners also.

16.A few examples of calculation of pension/family pension in the manner prescribed above are given in Annexure-1 to this O.M.

17.No arrears on account of revision of Pension/Family pension on notional fixation of pay will be admissible for the period prior to 1.1.2016. The arrears on account of revision of pension/family pension in terms of these orders would be admissible with effect from 01.01.2016. For calculation of arrears becoming due on the revision of pension/ family pension on the basis of this 0.M., the arrears of pension and the revised pension/family pension already paid on revision of pension/family pension in accordance with the instructions contained in this Department’s OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016 shall be adjusted.

18. It shall be the responsibility of the Head of Department and Pay and Accounts Office attached to that office from which the Government servant had retired or was working last before his death to revise the pension/ family pension of pre — 2016 pensioners/ family pensioners with effect from 01.01.2016 in accordance with these orders and to issue a revised pension payment authority. The Pension Sanctioning Authority would impress upon the concerned Head of Office for fixation of pay on notional basis at the earliest and issue revised authority at the earliest. The revised authority will be issued under the existing PPO number and would travel to the Pension Disbursing Authority through the same channel through which the original PPO had travelled.

19.These orders shall apply to all pensioners/family pensioners who were drawing pension/family pension before 1.1.2016 under the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, and the corresponding rules applicable to Railway pensioners and pensioners of All India Services, including officers of the Indian Civil Service retired from service on or after 1.1.1973. A pensioner/family pensioner who became entitled to pension/family pension with effect from 01.01.2016 consequent on retirement/death of Government servant on 31.12.2015, would also be covered by these orders. Separate orders will be issued by the Ministry of Defence in regard to Armed Forces pensioners/family pensioners.

20 These orders do not apply to retired High Court and Supreme Court Judges and other Constitutional/Statutory Authorities whose pension etc. is governed by separate rules/orders.

21. These orders issue with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure) vide their 1. D. No. 30-1/33(c)/2016-1C dated 11.05.2017 and 1.D. No. 30-1/33(c)/2016-IC dated 12.05.2017.

22.In their application to the persons belonging to the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

23.Ministry of Agriculture etc. are requested to bring the contents of these orders to the notice of Heads of Department/Controller of Accounts, Pay and Accounts Officers, and Attached and Subordinate Offices under them on top priority basis. All Ministries/Departments are requested to accord top priority to the work of revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners and issue the revised Pension Payment Authority in respect of all pre-2016 pensioners.

24. Hindi version will follow.

S/d,
(Harjit Singh)
Director

ANNEXURE – I

Examples

(Reference Para 16 of OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) Dated 12th May,2017)

S.No Description 1st case  2nd Case 3rd Case 4th Case
1. Date of Retirement 31.12.1984 31 01.1989 30-06.1999 31.05.2015
2. Scale of Pay (or Pay Band &G.P.) at the time ofretirement
OR
Notional pay scale as on1.1.1986 for those retiredbefore 1.1.1986
975-1660
(4th CPC Scale)
3000-4500
(4th CPC Scale)
4000-6000
(5th CPC Scale)
67000-79000
(6th CPC Scale)
3. Pay on retirement
OR
Notional pay as on 1.1.1986 for those retired before 1.1.1986
1210 4000 4800 79000
4. Pension  as on 01.01.2016 before revision 4191 12600 5424 39500
5. Family pension as on 01.01.2016 before revision 3500 7560 3500 23700
6. Family pension at enhanced rate as on 01.01.2016 before revision (if applicable) NA N.A. NA 39500
7. Revised pensionby multiplying pre-revised pension by 2.57 10771 32382 13940 101515
8. Revised family pension bymultiplying pre-revisedfamily pension by 2.57 9000 19430 9000 60909
9 Revised family pension at enhanced rate by multiplying pre-revised enhanced family pension by 2.57 NA NA N.A. 101515
10. Pay fixed on notional basison 1.1.1996 3710
(3200-4900)
11300
(10000-15200)
N.A. NA
11. Pay fixed on notional basison 1.1.2006 8910
(PB-I, GP 2000)
27620
(PB-3, GP 6600)
11330
(PB-1, GP-2400)
NA
12. Pay fixed on notional basison 1.1.2016 23100
(Level 3)
71800
(Level-11)
29600
(Level-4)
205100
(Level-15)
13. Revised pension w.e.f.1.1.2016 as per first formulation. 11550 35900 14800 102550
14. Revised family pensionw.e.f. 1.1.2016 as per firstformulation. 9000 21540 9000 61530
15. Revised family pension atenhanced rate w.e.f. 1.1,2016 as per first formulation. NA N.A. N.A. 102550
16. Revised pension payable(Higher of S. No. 7 and 13) 11550 35900 14800 102550
17. Revised family pensionpayable (Higher of S.No. 8 and 14) 9000 21540 9000 61530
18. Revised family pension atenhanced rate payable(Higher of S.No. 9 and 15) NA N.A. N.A. 102550

Order Copy

Also Read : How to calculate 7th CPC Pension for Pre-2016 Pensioners based on 12th May 2017 Order

7th CPC HRA Rate : Logic behind demand of 30%, 20%, 10% instead of 24%,16%, 8%

7th CPC HRA Rate: Logic behind demand of 30%, 20%, 10% instead of 24%,16%, 8%

JCM (Staff Side) has explored the logic behind demand of House Rent Allowance at the existing rate, the 7th CPC has recommended the reduced rate. A note on HRA has been sent to Committee on Allowances by the JCM (Staff Side). Full text of note on HRA by JCM (Staff Side) is furnished below:-

House Rent Allowance to Civil Servants

Housing accommodation is provided to a small segment of the Civil Servants. While the percentage of satisfaction is very high at the senior level Officers, Employees at the lower levels are to depend upon the market for a dwelling place. Of late recruitment at Gr B and C levels in Central Govt Offices is on the basis of an all India Examination and the regional recruitment which was in prevalence a decade back has been dispensed with. Once, recruited, he/she is perforce to be posted outside his/her home state making it necessary to search for a dwelling unit at the place of his/her posting and compete with those workers in the private sector whose salary levels in certain cases are phenomenally high. Housing in the country, despite introduction of various projects, tax concessions etc, continues to be a seller?s paradise. A simple scrutiny of the rate of increase in the cost of construction and the rates quoted by the property dealers, real estate agents and tenant facilitators will reveal the extent of escalation in rent over the last a decade.

7th CPC has made a bald statement on HRA

In Para 8.7.14 the 7th CPC has made a bald statement that with the increase in Basic pay, most of the employees will be able to afford rented houses as per their entitlement. The Chart given under Para 8.7.14 indicates the rent increases over a period between 2006-14. The rent is shown to have gone up by 118% by 2014. The Commission has sourced the House Rent Index figures from AICPI (IW). We have no hesitation to state that the Commission’s observation based upon the most unreliable data must be discarded. Even according to the said data, which only indicates the figures up to 2014, the registered increase was 118%. The progression between 2009 to 2014 from 136 to 168 gives an average increase of 22 points. This reads as much similar to the progression of the AICPI (IW) prepared by the Indian Labour Bureau Shimla, whose commodity prices have been adopted by the 7 CPC for minimum Wage computation.

How divorced those rates are from the reality in the market has been explained with facts and figures in our letter dated 10.12.2015 to the Chairman, Empowered Committee of Secretaries. Even if one bases the computation on such unreliable data, the hypothetical progression of the housing index by end of 2015 shall be 279-290 which warrant an increase by 136%.

Relation of Index figures with HRA

Relating the index figures indicated in chart under Para 8.7.14 to the DA percentage as on 1.1.2016 (125%), the ratio obtaining both in H1 and H2 i.e. 123 to 260 (2014) and 126 to 268 (2014) are 2.11 and 2.13 respectively. If the same is calibrated to 125% as on 1.1.2016, the ratio shall be 2.64 and 2.66. This will necessitate to raise the HRA to 33.13% in Metro Cities, 22% in Y Class Cities and 11.12% in Z class towns.

“The hypothetical progression on average basis will also make it necessary to compensate housing expenses at 29.7% in Metro Cities and 19.74% in Y class Cities and 9.87% in Z class towns.”

The Commission is on record to state that the house rent factor in AICPI (IW) is on an average 15.27. The 6th CPC has indicated the factor at 8.67 and has been on record to state that the factor is not uniform at all places. The rates between Metro cities and small towns vary violently. This apart the Commission has applied a factor of 0.8 to all allowances, which are not cost indexed on the specious plea that wages per- se has been increased. While the Basic wages registered a paltry rise of 14% over a period of ten years (1.4% per annum) how justified is the stand of 7th CPC to apply a factor 0.8 to suppress the quantum of allowances is beyond comprehension. The Commission has proceeded with the assumption that the grant of 30,20 and 10% of the determined basic pay was a full and perfect reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Government employees on housing, which is undoubtedly erroneous as could be evidenced from the observation of the 6th CPC itself. Even if all these untenable contentions of 7 CPC and the unreliable statistics are taken into account, still it is clear that in order to maintain the present compensation level, the commission ought to have maintained the status quo in respect of rates of HRA and should not have reduced it by the application of 0.8 factor.

Request to retain HRA @ 30, 20 and 10 percent

We, therefore, request for the reasons adduced above, that the HRA may be retained at the levels determined by 6th CPC i.e. 30, 20, and 10 per cent of Basic pay for X,Y, Z class of cities and towns respectively.

CALCULATION OF HRA

Dearness Allowance

01.01.2007 = 06%
01.01.2008 = 12%
01.01.2009 = 22%
01.01.2010 = 35%
01.01.2011 = 51% (25% increase in certain allowances)
01.01.2012 = 65%
01.01.2013 = 80%
01.01.2014 = 100% (25+25 = 50% increase in certain allowances)
01.01.2015 = 113%
01.01.2016 = 125%

HRA (as per para 8.7.9 of VII CPC report)
2013 2016
(01.01.2006)
X  1.79 1.79×125 = 2.8
80
Y 2.07 2.07×125  = 3.23
80
Z 2.92 2.92×125 = 4.56
80

 

HRA (as per para 7.8.14 of VII CPC report)
2006 H-1 = 123 Ratio 2.11 at 100 point
2014 H-1 = 260
2006 H-2 = 126 Ratio 2.13 at 100 point
2014 H-2 = 268

 

HRA at 125 points
2014 – H/1 2016(01.01.2016)
X 2.11 2.11X125 2.64
Y 100
Z
2014 – H/2 2016(01.01.2016)
X 2.13 2.13X125 2.66
Y 100
Z

Source : staffnews.in

 

Central Government notifies Exemption from Quoting Aadhaar / Enrolment ID to certain individuals

Central Government notifies Exemption from Quoting Aadhaar / Enrolment ID to certain individuals

The Central Government vide notification dated 11th May, 2017 has notified that the requirement of quoting of Aadhaar / Enrolment ID shall not apply to the following individuals if they do not possess the Aadhaar / Enrolment ID:

  • An individual who is residing in the state of Assam, Jammu and Kashmir and Meghalaya.
  • An individual who is a non-resident as per the Income-tax Act, 1961.
  • An individual of the age of eighty years or more at any time during the previous year.
  • An individual who is not a citizen of India.

The notification is available on the Income Tax website www.incometaxindia.gov.in.

Section 139AA of the Income-tax Act, 1961, as inserted by the Finance Act, 2017 provides for mandatory quoting of Aadhaar / Enrolment ID of Aadhaar application form for filing of return of income and for making an application for allotment of Permanent Account Number with effect from 1st July, 2017. Section 139AA (3) of the Act empowers the Central Government to notify the person(s) or State(s) to which the requirement of quoting of Aadhaar / Enrolment ID shall not apply.

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Inter cadre transfer / deputation / extension of inter cadre deputation – Meeting on 01.05.2017

Inter cadre transfer / deputation / extension of inter cadre deputation – Meeting on 01.05.2017

MoM held under the chairmanship of Secretary, DOP&T on 01.05.2017 to consider the cases of inter cadre transfer / deputation / extension of inter cadre deputation requiring relaxation of provision(s) of the guidelines.

A meeting was held on 01.05.2017 under the Chairmanship of Secretary(P) to consider the cases of inter cadre deputation/ inter cadre transfer requiring relaxation of provision(s) of the guidelines. The members of the committee EO&AS and JS(S&V) were present. Further, DS(AIS) & US(S-III) were also present to assist the Committee in the meeting.

The Committee took note of the Action Taken Report on the minutes of the previous meeting held on 29.03.2017. The Committee after detailed deliberations and careful consideration in each case took the following decisions in the meeting:-

Case 1: Inter cadre deputation of Shri R Sudhan, IAS (MN:2006) from Manipur cadre to Tamil Nadu cadre for a period of three years.

The Committee was informed that Shri R. Sudhan , IAS has requested for inter cadre deputation to Tamil Nadu cadre. The officer has completed the required nine years of service in his cadre and both the states Governments have conveyed their consent / no objection for deputation. Further, the officer is clear from vigilance angle.
The Committee after detailed deliberations recommended the proposal and directed to put up ACC note for the approval of ACC.

Case 2: Inter cadre deputation of Smt. M. Sudha Devi, IAS (HP:2003) from Himachal Pradesh cadre to Tamil Nadu cadre for a period of three years on personal grounds.

The Committee was informed that Smt. M.Sudha Devi,IAS (HP:2003) has requested for inter cadre deputation to Tamil Nadu cadre. Both the State Governments have conveyed consent / no objection. The Committee observed that the officer was on Central deputation from 18/06/2009 to 17/06/2014 and the mandatory cooling off period would be completed by 16.06.2017. The officer is clear from vigilance angle. The Committee after detailed deliberations recommended the proposal and directed that ACC note for inter cadre deputation of the officer be put up for a period of three years beyond 16.06.2017.

Case 3: Inter cadre deputation of Dr.Karuna Kumari, IAS (AM:2010) from Assam-Meghalaya cadre to Bihar cadre for a period of five years.

The Committee was informed that Dr. Karuna Kumari, IAS (AM:2010) has requested for inter cadre deputation to Bihar cadre. The State Governments of Assam, Meghalaya and Bihar have conveyed consent / no objection for the same. The officer is clear from vigilance angle. It was further informed that as per existing inter cadre transfer/ deputation policy for North East cadres, a lady officer borne on the North East Cadre is eligible for deputation for a maximum 9 years to be availed in two spells. The Committee after detailed deliberations recommended the proposal for a period of five years and directed to put up ACC note for the approval of ACC.

Case 4: Cadre change of Ms.Radhika Aiyar, IAS (WB:2011) from West Bengal cadre on the basis of PH policy dated 14.02.2014.

The Committee was informed that Ms. Radhika Aiyar, IAS (WB:2011) has requested for cadre change on grounds of PH policy. The Committee after detailed deliberations decided to defer the proposal at present.

Case 5: Cadre transfer of Dr. Jitendra Gupta, IAS (BH:2013) from Bihar cadre to Haryana cadre on grounds of extreme hardship.

The Committee was informed that Dr. Jitendra Gupta, IAS (BH:2013) has requested for cadre transfer on grounds of extreme hardship including threat to life and property. The Committee after detailed deliberations directed to seek a report from the Intelligence Bureau regarding such threat.

Case 6: Cadre transfer of Shri Megha Nidhi Dahal, IAS (AM:2015) from AssamMeghalaya cadre to Sikkim cadre

The Committee was informed that Shri Megha Nidhi Dahal, IAS (AM:2015) has requested for cadre transfer to Sikkim cadre which is his home cadre. The Committee after detailed deliberations decided to defer the proposal at present.

Case 7: Inter cadre deputation of Shri R. Selvam, IAS (HP:2001) from Himachal Pradesh cadre to Tamil Nadu cadre — reg.

The Committee was informed that Shri R. Selvam, IAS (HP:2001) has requested for inter cadre deputation to Tamil Nadu cadre. The Committee observed that the officer has reached Supertime scale. Further, the officer would complete the mandatory cooling off period on 29.06.2017. The Committee after detailed deliberations did not recommend the proposal as the same is not covered under the extant guidelines. However, the Committee directed to explore the possibilities of taking the officer on a central deputation post in Tamil Nadu after following due process.

Case 8: Premature repatriation of Smt. Sonli Ponkshe Vayangankar, IAS (MP:2000) from Maharashtra cadre to Madhya Pradesh cadre

The Committee was informed that the officer has requested for premature repatriation to Madhya Pradesh cadre. Further, the State Government of Maharashtra has conveyed consent for the same. The Committee after detailed deliberations recommended the proposal and directed to put up ACC note for the approval of ACC on receipt of vigilance clearance in respect of the officer.

Meeting ended with thanks to the Chair.

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Finance Ministry Rejected Bonus enhancement to Casual Labourers

Finance Ministry Rejected Bonus enhancement to Casual Labourers

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No.S-33027/3/2016 -WB
Government of India
Ministry of Labour and Employment
(Wage Board Section)
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Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg,
New Delhi, dated the 02 May, 2017

To,
Shri M.Krishnan,
Secretary General,
Confederation of Central Government Employees & Workers,
1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi.

Subject :- Enhancement of the rate of bonus payable to Casual labourers consequent on enhancement calculation ceiling of bonus for Central Government Employees from Rs.3500/- to Rs.7000/- regarding.

Sir,

I am directed to refer to your letter Reference No. Confdn/Casual Labour/2015-19 dated 29th June, 2016 addressed to Department of Personnel & Training, New Delhi on the subject mentioned above and to inform you on receipt of your request through the Department of Personnel & Training, the case was referred to the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, New Delhi for taking suitable action, as deemed fit. The matter was duly examined by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance and has not been agreed to the request.

Yours faithfully,

(SAMIR KUMAR DAS)
Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source : http://confederationhq.blogspot.in/

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