National Pension System – New Functionalities to provide benefits of subscribers and nodal offices
New Functionalities released under NPS to provide the ease of operation for the benefit of subscribers and nodal offices
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) takes various initiatives from time to time in order to simplify and improve the operational issues in National Pension System (NPS) like new functionality development under NPS architecture, simplification of account opening, withdrawal, grievance management etc. In this regard, recently many new functionalities have been released by the Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA) to provide the ease of operation for the benefit of subscribers and nodal offices. These are detailed below:
Functionalities for NPS subscribers:
S. N.
Functionalities
Brief Description
1
Online Submission of Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Declaration
In-order to facilitate quick FATCA compliance, facility to submit online FATCA Self-declaration has been provided to the subscriber in their CRA login (www.cra-nsdl.com). The information regarding the said functionality is also made available on CRA websites. The steps to be followed by the subscriber to submit online FATCA self-declaration are also available on the website.
2
Interoperability between CRAs
Karvy Computershare Pvt. Ltd. (KCRA) was selected as a second CRA under NPS. Now, Subscribers/ Nodal Offices have option to open permanent retirement account with either of the CRAs. The existing Subscriber can also select CRA of his/her choice. To facilitate migration of Subscriber across CRAs (Karvy- CRA to NSDL- CRA and NSDL-CRA to Karvy- CRA), the CRA Interoperability functionality has been developed. The Subscriber will be required to approach target CRA to initiate the shifting request, the target CRA will facilitate the shifting request under NPS. Inter CRA shifting request will be allowed once in a financial year.
3
New features under eNPS
1. Hindi version of eNPS module
The bilingual version of eNPS module has been developed for convenience of NPS Subscriber. The Subscriber shall have option to choose the desired language option (either English or Hindi) for Registration and/or Contribution through eNPS.
2. eSign for Aadhaar based Registration
In case of registration through Aadhaar, it was mandatory for Subscriber to submit physical Application Form within 90 days of completion of registration under eNPS. eSign facility (Aadhaar e-KYC services) has been integrated with eNPS platform to enable the Subscriber to sign his/her PRAN Application electronically. This process has eliminated the requirement of submission of physical documents to CRA.
3. New Payment Gateway – Bill Desk
In eNPS, along with SBI ePay, Bill Desk has been integrated as the second Payment Gateway Service Provider. This will help the Subscriber to make payment through any service provider as per his/her choice by selecting the available payment options. Addition of Billdesk as new payment gateway has ensured participation of new banks which were not part of SBl e-Payment gateway especially AXIS Bank and HDFC Bank.
4
New features in NPS Mobile App
1. Tier II Withdrawal
Subscriber can now initiate Tier II account withdrawal under NPS using Mobile App. The Subscriber will log into the App with their User ID and password. An option to select Tier II withdrawal and generate One Time Password (OTP) is available in Mobile App. On entering the correct OTP, Subscriber will have an option to select mode of Withdrawal – (i) lump sum (amount), or (ii) scheme wise units. Once the option is selected and relevant details are submitted by the Subscriber, the same will get executed in the CRA system and funds will get transferred to Subscriber’s Bank Account registered with CRA.
2. Aadhaar Seeding
The Subscriber can now link his/her Aadhaar to NPS account using Mobile App. The Subscriber will log into the App with his/her User ID & password and select the option of ‘Add/Update Aadhaar Number’. The option will be available to the Subscriber to provide his/her Aadhaar. Once Aadhaar is entered, the details of Subscriber registered under NPS will get authenticated with details available in UIDAI database. Post authentication, an OTP will be sent to the Subscriber’s mobile number registered with UIDAI. The Subscriber will enter the OTP and on entering the correct OTP, Aadhaar will get seeded for the PRAN.
3. Reset password using OTP
Subscriber can now reset his/her password using Mobile App through OTP. The Subscriber is required to enter his/her PRAN, Date of Birth and set his/her new password and generate OTP. On entering the correct OTP received on his/her mobile (registered with CRA), the password becomes active. This option is in addition to the option of resetting password using secret question.
5
New features under Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
1. ePRAN Card and Transaction Statement
The facility to download and/or print ePRAN Card and Transaction Statement is made available to APY Subscriber. The APY Subscriber can access their ePRAN Card and Transaction Statement through CRA NPS Lite website (www.npslite-nsdl.com). The Subscriber have an option to search their ePRAN Card and Transaction Statement with/without PRAN details. The Subscriber are then required to provide minimum details like PRAN and Bank Account Number or Subscriber Name, Bank Account Number and Date or birth registered in the CRA system under APY.
2. Alert for Grievances
An Email/SMS alert (along with Token No.) is sent to APY Subscriber on generation and resolution of a grievance in CRA system.
Functionalities for Nodal Offices:
S. N.
Functionalities
Brief Description
1
Online Subscriber Registration by DDOs
The facility to register Subscriber online using Online PRAN Generation Module (OPGM) is made available to Drawing and Disbursing Office (DDOs) for Government Sector. The DDOs can capture the Subscriber registration details online in the CRA system. The details entered by DDO needs to be verified by associated PAOs. On verification of registration details in the CRA system, PRAN gets generated online. This facility is an extension to the functionality already available with Pay & Account Offices (PAOs).
2
Enhancement in Central Grievance Management System (CGMS)
1. Standard Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) along with answers against respective query category are now available to Subscriber & Entity (raising grievance on behalf of NPS Subscriber) in CGMS. The Subscriber raising any query through CGMS will have a provision to view the FAQs & relevant answers based on the category of grievance selected.
2. The fortnightly email alerts are sent to the Nodal Office for pending grievances. Now, these alerts are enhanced to have the details of all pending grievances.
3. A facility is provided to Nodal Office under NPS Lite and APY to download the pending referrals for associated Subscriber. Also, email alerts will be sent to NPS Lite and APY Offices for all grievances raised & resolved during the day.
4. The fortnightly email alerts will be sent to Oversight Offices under NPS Lite and APY regarding the grievances which are pending for more than 15 days under CGMS.
3
Error Rectification Module (ERM)
An ERM request can be processed by the Nodal Office through whom the contributions were uploaded in CRA system. In addition, now in case of State Govt., the facility to perform a single ERM transaction on behalf of all the underlying Nodal Offices is provided to the Oversight Office. This will save efforts and time of multiple ERM requests being captured by different Nodal Offices.
4
Online Corporate Registration
A facility for online registration is enabled for Corporates through eNPS platform. Corporate is required to provide the requisite registration details and select a POP for association and submission of the relevant documents for further processing. The registration details captured by the Corporate are to be authorized by associated POP.
5
Retirement Adviser:
The Retirement Advisers (RAs) are appointed by PFRDA to engage in the activity of providing advice on NPS thereby to extend the reach of NPS. The RAs can be an individual, registered partnership firm, body corporate, or any registered Trust or society. The online platform has been developed and released in the CRA system to facilitate registration of an individual/entity as RA.
6
Withdrawal Reports / MIS in Nodal Office login
Additional reports related to Withdrawal have now been made available to Nodal Offices for better monitoring:
a) Physical withdrawal forms received but online withdrawal request not processed
b) Non Receipt of Physical Forms for online withdrawal processed cases
c) Online withdrawal requests pending for authorization
7
New CRA Toll Free Helpline
Dedicated toll free number (1800222081) is made available to Nodal Offices for contacting CRA regarding their general queries / complaints. This is in addition to an existing toll free number (1800222080) available for NPS Subscribers.
PCDA Circular C-164 : Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners / family pensioners
Office of the PR. Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions) DRAUPADI GHAT, ALLAHABAD – 211014
Circular No.C – 164
No:G1/C/0199/Vol-I/Tech
Dated: 30.05.2017
To,
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(All Head of Department under Min. of Defence)
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Subject: Implementation of Govt’s decisions on the recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission – Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners, etc.
Reference:– This office important circular no. C-153, bearing no.G1/C/0199/Vol-I/Tech, dated12th August 2016.
[Available on this office website www.pcdapension.nic.in]
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Attention is invited to above cited circular wherein instructions were issued for implementation of GOI, DP&PW OM NO. 38/49/2016-P&PW (A)(ii), dated 04.08.2016.It was provided in the ibid OM that thhe 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.
2.Now, GOI, Ministry of P, PG and pension, Deptt. of P&PW have issued further orders under their OM No. 38/49/2016-P&PW (A), dated 12.05.2017, which is self – explanatoryand is enclosed for guidance and necessary action. The salient points of ibid OM are given in succeeding paras:-
3.Revised pension/ family pension in r/o all Defence Civilianpensioners/family pensioners 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 01.01.2016 shall be revised pension and 30% of this notional pay shall be the revised family pension w.e.f. 1.1.2016.”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
4.The 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 3 above, shall be granted to pre-2016 Defence civilian 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 Department’s 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.
5.Instructions were issued vide GOI, DP&PW 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 01.01.1996 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.
6.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 GOI, DP&PW 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.
7.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). The maximum ceiling limit would not be applicable in case of retiree under CCS(Extra Ordinary Pension) Rule.
8.The pension/family pension as worked out in accordance with provisions of Para 3 and 4 above shall be treated as ‘Basic Pension’ with effect from 01.01.2016. The revised pension/family pension includes dearness relief sanctioned from 1.1.2016 and shall qualify for grant of Dearness Relief sanctioned thereafter.
9.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. 45/73/97- P&PW (G) dated 02.07.1999, as amended from time to time, shall continue to apply.
10.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 GOI, DP&PWO.M. No. OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) (ii) dated 4. 8.2016.
11.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 GOI, DP&PW from time to time.
12.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, the family pension being drawn by family pensioners will be updated in accordance with these orders.
13. 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.
14.The quantum ofage-related pension/family pension available to the old pensioners/family pensioners shall continue to be as follows:-
Age of pensioner/family pensioner
Additional quantum of pension
From 80 years to less than 85 years
20% of revised basic pension/family pension
From 85 years to less than 90 years
30% of revised basic pension/family pension
From 90 years to less than 95 years
40% of revised basic pension/family pension
From 95 years to less than 100 years
50% of revised basic pension/family pension
100 years or more
100% of revised basic pension/family 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.2,000pm. The pension on his/her attaining the age of 85 years will be shown as (i).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.
15. A few examples of calculation of pension/family pension in the manner prescribed above are given in Annexure –(I-A) to (I-D) to this Circular.
16.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 O.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 GOI, DP&PW OM No. 38/37/2016-P&PW (A) (ii) dated 04.08.2016 shall be adjusted.
17.It shall be the responsibility of the Head of Department and Pay and Accounts Office (PAO) attached to that office from which the Government servant had retired or was working last before his death to fix the pay on the notional basis as on 01.01.2016 in respect of pre-2016 Defence Civilian pensioners/family pensioners in accordance with these orders. In the annexed proforma of LPC-Cum-Data Sheet, the claim will be forwarded along with all concerned documents by the H.O.O/H.O.D to PCDA (Pension) Allahabad after getting it vetted from PAO/LAO attached. Simultaneously, Soft copy of the filled proforma of LPC-cum-Data Sheet will also be sent to PCDA (Pension) in CD, through an utility to be provided by PCDA(Pension) for speedy issue of PPOs. PCDA (Pension), Allahabad will issue a revised Pension Payment Order i.e. Corrigendum Pension Payment Order in new PPO no. series and the same would travel to Pension Disbursing Authority through Head office.
18. In order to facilitate HOO to indentify living pensioners for issue of corrigendum PPO, this office will provide a list of living pensioners/family pensioners from e-scrolls received to this end to the Head of Department for segregating and circulating to their respective sub offices functioning as Head of Office. However, such list of living pensioners will not be exhaustive. Hence, HODs/HOOs are advised to make further efforts at their end to identify all remaining pensioners and submit their notional pay fixation with required information to this office in the prescribed LPC-cum- Data Sheet duly vetted by the PAO/LAO.
19. HOOs may endeavor to mention Aadhaar no., Mobile no., PAN no., E Mail Id of pensioner/family pensioner or spouse in the prescribed LPC-cum- Data Sheet, if readily available. In case these details are not available, efforts may be made to obtain these details from the Pensioner/family pensioner/Spouse and subsequently propose amendments though use of the same LPC-cum- Data Sheet for issue of Corrigendum PPO.
20.While preparing LPC-cum-Data Sheet for revision, H.O.O.s shall mention an HOO code. This code can be obtained either by sending email to [email protected] in the prescribed proforma or by one-time registration through logging on website of PCDA (Pension) Allahabad at url www.pcdapension.nic.in (when the same become functional). H.O.O. code will be generated after HOD verifies the details through email. Thereafter, the code will be transmitted to HOO and HOD. All email communication will be made on Govt. email id only. Also, all LPC-cum-Data Sheet of H.O.O will bear a running serial number.
21. In case of need of any clarification, HOO may contact to Shri Rajeev Ranjan Kumar, Dy.CDA (P), office of the PCDA (Pension) Draupadi Ghat, Allahabad-211014. Email i.d– [email protected] Phone No. 0532-2420662, Mob. No. 9971647385.
22. In view of the foregoing, Head of Departments are requested to issue suitable instructions (along with copy of this circular) to all the Head of Offices under their administrative control to ensure that claims on the subject matter are floated in accordance with clarification given in above Paras without delay. It is further requested that HOD’s may evolve suitable mechanism to monitor progress in forwarding of LPC-cum-Data Sheet by their sub offices functioning as on Head office.
S/d,
(Rajeev Ranjan Kumar)
Dy. CDA (P)
Annexure (I-A)
EXAMPLES
(Reference Para 15 to PCDA (P)circular No.164 dated 29.05.2017 )
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DESCRIPTION
CASE -1
REMARKS
1
DATE OF RETIREMENT
31.12.1984
2
Scale of Pay(or Pay Band & G.P.) at the time of retirement
975-1660
OR
(4th CPC Scale)
Notional pay scale as on 1.1.1986 for those retired before 1.1.186
3
Pay(or Pay Band & G.P.) at the time of retirement
1210
As per Table -10 of RPR 1986
OR
Notional pay as on 1.1.1986 for those retired before 1.1.186
4
PENSION AS ON 1.1.2016 BEFORE REVISION
4191
Consolidated as on 1.1.96 and 01.01.2006
5
FAMILY PENSION AS ON 01.01.2016 BEFORE REVISION
3500
Consolidated FP as on 1.1.96 & 1.1.2006
6
FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE AS ON 01.01.2016 BEFORE REVISION (IF APPLICABLE)
NA
NA at present
7
REVISED PENSION BY MULTIPLYIN PRE- REVISED PENSION BY 2.57
10771
4191*2.57=10771
8
REVISED FAMILY PENSION BY MULTIPLYIN PRE-REVISED FAMILY PENSION BY 2.57
9000
Minimum Family Pension
9
REVISED FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE BY MULTIPLYIN PRE-REVISED FAMILY PENSION BY 2.57
NA
NA at present
10
PAY FIXED ON NOTIONAL BASIS ON 1.1.1996
3710
Table S/6 of RPR -1997
(3200-4900)
11
PAY FIXED ON NOTIONAL BASIS ON 01.01.2006
8910
Table S/6 of RPR -2008
(PB-1, GP 2000)
12
PAY FIXED ON NOTIONAL BASIS ON 01.01.2016
23100(Level-3) Sl. No. 3
As per Pay Matrix of RPR -2016
13
REVISED PENSION W.E.F . 01.01.2016 AS PER NOTIONAL PAY FIXATION FORMULATION
11550
50% of 23100
14
REVISED FAMILY PENSION W.E.F 01.01.2016 AS PER NOTIONAL PAY FIXATION FORMULATION
9000
Minimum Family Pension
15
REVISED FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE W.E.F 01.01.2016 AS PER NOTIONAL PAY FIXATION FORMULATION
NA
NA at present
16
REVISED PENSION PAYABLE( HIGHER OF S. NO. 07 AND 13)
11550
As on 01.01.2016
17
REVISED FAMILY PENSION PAYABLE( HIGHER OF S. NO. 08 AND 14)
9000
As on 01.01.2016
18
REVISED FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE PAYABLE( HIGHER OF S. NO. 09 AND 15)
NA
NA at present
Annexure (I-B)
EXAMPLES
(Reference Para 15 to PCDA (P)circular No.164 dated 29.05.2017 )
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DESCRIPTION
CASE-2
REMARKS
1
DATE OF RETIREMENT
31.01.1989
2
Scale of Pay(or Pay Band & G.P.) at the time of retirement
3000-4500
OR
(4th CPC Scale)
Notional pay scale as on 1.1.1986 for those retired before 1.1.186
3
Pay(or Pay Band & G.P.) at the time of retirement
4000
Last Pay Drawn
OR
Notional pay as on 1.1.1986 for those retired before 1.1.186
4
PENSION AS ON 1.1.2016 BEFORE REVISION
12600
As per Concordance table of GOI, DP&PW OM dated 28.1..2013
5
FAMILY PENSION AS ON 01.01.2016 BEFORE REVISION
7560
——do——-
6
FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE AS ON 01.01.2016 BEFORE REVISION (IF APPLICABLE)
NA
NA at present
7
REVISED PENSION BY MULTIPLYIN PRE- REVISED PENSION BY 2.57
32382
12600*2.57=32,382/-
8
REVISED FAMILY PENSION BY MULTIPLYIN PRE-REVISED FAMILY PENSION BY 2.57
19430
7560*2.57=19,430/-
9
REVISED FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE BY MULTIPLYIN PRE-REVISED FAMILY PENSION BY 2.57
NA
NA at present
10
PAY FIXED ON NOTIONAL BASIS ON 1.1.1996
11300
Table No. S-19 of RPR -1997
(10000-15200)
11
PAY FIXED ON NOTIONAL BASIS ON 01.01.2006
27620
Table No. S-19 of RPR -2008 (Grade Pay is included)
(PB-3, GP 6600)
12
PAY FIXED ON NOTIONAL BASIS ON 01.01.2016
71800(Level-11) Sl. No. 3
As per Pay Matrix of RPR 2016
13
REVISED PENSION W.E.F . 01.01.2016 AS PER NOTIONAL PAY FIXATION FORMULATION
35900
50% of 71800= 35,900/-
14
REVISED FAMILY PENSION W.E.F 01.01.2016 AS PER NOTIONAL PAY FIXATION FORMULATION
21540
30% of 71800=21,540/-
15
REVISED FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE W.E.F 01.01.2016 AS PER NOTIONAL PAY FIXATION FORMULATION
NA
NA at present
16
REVISED PENSION PAYABLE( HIGHER OF S. NO. 07 AND 13)
35900
As on 01.01.2016
17
REVISED FAMILY PENSION PAYABLE( HIGHER OF S. NO. 08 AND 14)
21540
As on 01.01.2016
18
REVISED FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE PAYABLE( HIGHER OF S. NO. 09 AND 15)
NA
NA at present.
Annexure (I-C)
EXAMPLES
(Reference Para 15 to PCDA (P)circular No.164 dated 29.05.2017 )
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DESCRIPTION
CASE-3
REMARKS
1
DATE OF RETIREMENT
30.06.1999
2
Scale of Pay(or Pay Band & G.P.) at the time of retirement
4000-6000
OR
(5th CPC Scale)
Notional pay scale as on 1.1.1986 for those retired before 1.1.186
3
Pay(or Pay Band & G.P.) at the time of retirement
4800
OR
Last Pay Drawn
Notional pay as on 1.1.1986 for those retired before 1.1.186
4
PENSION AS ON 1.1.2016 BEFORE REVISION
5424
Consolidated as on 01.01.2006
5
FAMILY PENSION AS ON 01.01.2016 BEFORE REVISION
3500
Consolidated FP as on 01.01.2006
6
FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE AS ON 01.01.2016 BEFORE REVISION (IF APPLICABLE)
NA
NA at present
7
REVISED PENSION BY MULTIPLYIN PRE- REVISED PENSION BY 2.57
13940
5424*2.57=13940/-
8
REVISED FAMILY PENSION BY MULTIPLYIN PRE-REVISED FAMILY PENSION BY 2.57
9000
Minimum Family Pension as on 1.1.2016
9
REVISED FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE BY MULTIPLYIN PRE-REVISED FAMILY PENSION BY 2.57
NA
NA at present
10
PAY FIXED ON NOTIONAL BASIS ON 1.1.1996
NA
NA at present
11
PAY FIXED ON NOTIONAL BASIS ON 01.01.2006
11330
Table S-7 of RPR 2008
(PB-1, GP 2400)
12
PAY FIXED ON NOTIONAL BASIS ON 01.01.2016
29600(Level-4) Sl. No. 6
As per Pay Matrix of RPR -16
13
REVISED PENSION W.E.F . 01.01.2016 AS PER NOTIONAL PAY FIXATION FORMULATION
14800
50% of 29600=14,800/-
14
REVISED FAMILY PENSION W.E.F 01.01.2016 AS PER NOTIONAL PAY FIXATION FORMULATION
9000
Minimum Family Pension
15
REVISED FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE W.E.F 01.01.2016 AS PER NOTIONAL PAY FIXATION FORMULATION
NA
NA at present
16
REVISED PENSION PAYABLE( HIGHER OF S. NO. 07 AND 13)
14800
As on 01.01.2016
17
REVISED FAMILY PENSION PAYABLE( HIGHER OF S. NO. 08 AND 14)
9000
As on 01.01.2016
18
REVISED FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE PAYABLE(
NA
NA at present
HIGHER OF S. NO. 09 AND 15)
Annexure (I-D)
EXAMPLES
(Reference Para 15 to PCDA (P)circular No.164 dated 29.05.2017 )
Sl. No.
DESCRIPTION
CASE-3
REMARKS
1
DATE OF RETIREMENT
31.05.2015
2
Scale of Pay(or Pay Band & G.P.) at the time of retirement
67000-79000
OR
(6th CPC Scale)
Notional pay scale as on 1.1.1986 for those retired before 1.1.186
3
Pay(or Pay Band & G.P.) at the time of retirement
79000
Last Pay Drawn
OR
Notional pay as on 1.1.1986 for those retired before 1.1.186
4
PENSION AS ON 1.1.2016 BEFORE REVISION
39500
50% of 79000= 39,500/-
5
FAMILY PENSION AS ON 01.01.2016 BEFORE REVISION
23700
30% of 79000=23,700/-
6
FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE AS ON 01.01.2016 BEFORE REVISION (IF APPLICABLE)
39500
50% of 79000-23,700/-
7
REVISED PENSION BY MULTIPLYIN PRE- REVISED PENSION BY 2.57
101515
39500*2.57=101515/-
8
REVISED FAMILY PENSION BY MULTIPLYIN PRE-REVISED FAMILY PENSION BY 2.57
60909
23700*2.57=60,909/-
9
REVISED FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE BY MULTIPLYIN PRE-REVISED FAMILY PENSION BY 2.57
101515
39,500*2.57=101515/-
10
PAY FIXED ON NOTIONAL BASIS ON 1.1.1996
NA
NA at present
11
PAY FIXED ON NOTIONAL BASIS ON 01.01.2006
NA
NA at present
12
PAY FIXED ON NOTIONAL BASIS ON 01.01.2016
205100(Level-15) Sl. No. 5
As per Pay Matrix of RPR-2016
13
REVISED PENSION W.E.F . 01.01.2016 AS PER NOTIONAL PAY FIXATION FORMULATION
102550
50% of 205100= 102550/-
14
REVISED FAMILY PENSION W.E.F 01.01.2016 AS PER NOTIONAL PAY FIXATION FORMULATION
61530
30% of 205100=61,530/-
15
REVISED FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE W.E.F 01.01.2016 AS PER NOTIONAL PAY FIXATION FORMULATION
102550
50% of 205100=102550/-
16
REVISED PENSION PAYABLE( HIGHER OF S. NO. 07 AND 13)
102550
As on 01.01.2016
17
REVISED FAMILY PENSION PAYABLE( HIGHER OF S. NO. 08 AND 14)
61530
As on 01.01.2016
18
REVISED FAMILY PENSION AT ENHANCED RATE PAYABLE( HIGHER OF S. NO. 09 AND 15)
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) — April, 2017
No. 5/1/2017-CPI
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU
`CLEREMONT’, SHIMLA-171004
DATED: 31st May, 2017
Press Release
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) — April, 2017
The All-India CPI-IW for April, 2017 increased by 2 points and pegged at 277 (two hundred and seventy seven). On 1-month percentage change, it increased by (+) 0.73 per cent between March, 2017 and April, 2017 when compared with the increase of (+) 1.12 per cent between the same two months a year ago.
The maximum upward pressure to the change in current index came from Food group contributing (+) 1.21 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Rice, Goat Meat, Milk, Pure Ghee, Onion, Brinjal, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, French Beans, Gourd, Green Coriander Leaves, Methi, Palak, Peas, Potato, Radish, Banana, Apple, Husk Melon, Lemon, Mango, Tea (Readymade), Cooking Gas, Kerosene Oil, Medicine (Allopathic), Toilet Soap, Barber Charges, Washing Soap, Tailoring Charges, etc. are responsible for the increase in index. However, this increase was checked by Wheat, Wheat Atta, Arhar Dal, Mustard Oil, Eggs (Hen), Chillies Dry, Garlic, Lady’s Finger, Parwal, Tomato, Torai, Petrol, Flower/Flower Garlands, etc., putting downward pressure on the index.
The year-on-year inflation measured by monthly CPI-IW stood at 2.21 per cent for April, 2017 as compared to 2.61 per cent for the previous month and 5.86 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 0.67 per cent against 1.71 per cent of the previous month and 7.55 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.
At centre level, Tiruchirapally reported the maximum increase of 10 points followed by Marcara (6 points) and Rourkela, Doom-Dooma Tinsukia, Mariani-Jorhat, Rangapara-Tezpur, Angul-Talcher and Mundakkayam (5 points each). Among others, 4 points increase was observed in 2 centres, 3 points in 17 centres, 2 points in 12 centres and 1 point in 14 centres. On the contrary, Himachal Pradesh and Quilon recorded maximum decrease of 5 points each. Among others, 3 points decrease was observed in 1 centre, 2 points in 2 centres and 1 point in 7 centres. Rest of the 13 centres’ indices remained stationary.
The indices of 34 centres are above All-India Index and other 44 centres’ indices are below national average.
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of May, 2017 will be released on Friday, 30th June, 2017. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in.
KVS Rules 1998 Unauthorized overstayal in KVS Staff Quarters
KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN
F.11013-1/2013-KVS (Admn-I)
Dated 29.05.2017
The Deputy Commissioner,
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan,
All Regional Offices
Subject: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (Allotment of Residence), Rules 1998 – matter pertaining to unauthorized overstayal in KVS Staff Quarters.
Sir/Madam,
KVS has encountering with the problem of unauthorized overstayal by some of its employees who do not vacate the staff quarters occupied by them at the time of retirement/ superannuation. In some cases KVS also faced the difficulty in implementing recovery from the retired employees. In the matter of employees superannuated with CPF scheme the situation would be more complex.
Now, with a view to have better administrative control over the smooth allotment / vacation of staff quarters by the employees of KVS, the competent authority KVS has decided to introduce an administrative arrangement with immediate effect as under:
a) The authority concerned at various establishments of KVS, will inform the competent authority in Finance Division, at least 03 months in advance, about retention of staff quarter by any employee working under his/her control and superannuating/ retiring from KVS.
b) The authority competent to approve pension, will order to retain an amount equal to 10% of the gratuity subject to the maximum of Rs. 50,000/- (Fifty thousand) from the employee concerned. The amount will be withheld in the form of Security/Caution Deposit. The amount so deducted will be refunded to the retiree within 30 days from date of vacating the quarter after recovery .of all dues of KVS. In case the employee vacates the quarter within the permissible period, in that situation, the employee will be refunded the amount due to him by adding the interest gained by KVS from his/ her gratuity amount.
c) This may be circulated among all Kendriya Vidyalayas, with proper acknowledgement, functioning rider your administrative jurisdiction. –
Permission to leave office early to Muslim Railway employees during the Holy month of Ramzan
Government of India Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)
CIRCULAR
During the Holy month of Ramzan, the time of Ifatr coincides with setting of the sun, which takes place quite early.
It has, therefore, been decided that those Muslim Railway employees who observer fast and are required to travel a long distance to their residence for Iftar, may be allowed to leave office early, wherever feasible.
No. 2017/G/35/1
Dated : 30.05.2017
(P.S.Meena)
Director (General Admin.)
Railway Board
7th Pay Commission : Revision of pay of the Chairpersons and Members of the Regulatory Authorities / Bodies
No. 3/4/2016-Estt.(Pay-II)
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel and Training
*****
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 30th May, 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: Revision of pay of the Chairpersons and Members of the Regulatory Authorities / Bodies consequent to the implementation of the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations.
This Department had, vide OM No. 3/6/97-Estt.(Pay-II) dated 29th January 1998, issued guidelines regarding perquisites and some important terms and conditions for the Chairpersons and Members of the Regulatory Authorities and allied matters.
2. These guidelines were applicable to Chairpersons and Members of existing Regulatory Authorities also, appointed subsequent to the issue of these guidelines, unless there is a constitutional or statutory obligation to the contrary. As per the aforesaid guidelines, the Chairperson would be eligible for pay not exceeding Rs. 26,000/ – p.m. (fixed) and Members would be eligible for pay scale not exceeding Rs.22400-525-24500. The pay will be fixed in accordance with the prevailing orders, i.e. pay minus pension.
3. After implementation of the Sixth Pay Commission, in order to attract expertise available outside the Government, the full time Members of TRAI, CERC, IRDA, SEBI and CCI were granted consolidated pay packages vide orders of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure. Replacement scales of Rs.80,000/- p.m. and Rs.37400-67000 (PB-4) with Grade Pay of Rs. 12000/- (since replaced with HAG scale of Rs.67000-79000) were granted respectively to Chairpersons and Members of all other Regulatory Authorities / Bodies.
4. The 7th CPC has looked into the emoluments structure, including pay, allowances and other facilities/benefits, in cash or kind of the members of Regulatory Bodies (excluding the Reserve Bank of India) set up under Acts of
Parliament, and have given their recommendations in Chapter-13 of their Report. As per recommendations of the 7th CPC, as accepted by Government of India, and also as intimated by Department of Expenditure vide OM No. 394959/ E.IIIA/ 2017 dated 2nd March 2017, the pay and allowances of Chairperson and fulltime Members of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Insurance
Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA), Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Competition Commission of India (CCI), Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA), Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERAI), Railway Development Authority (RDA) and Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) which have been de-linked from Government salaries will be governed by the orders issued by the Department of Expenditure.
5. In respect of existing Members of remaining Regulatory Bodies set up under the Acts of Parliament, the 7th CPC has recommended normal replacement pay. This has also been accepted by the Government of India vide Resolution No.1-2/ 2016-IC dated 25th July, 2016. Accordingly, the existing Chairpersons as well as future appointees would be eligible for basic pay not exceeding Rs. 2,25,000/- (Level 17 of Pay Matrix) in revised pay structure and the existing Members as well as future appointees would be eligible for basic pay not exceeding Level 15 of Pay Matrix in the revised pay structure.
6. Existing instructions provide that Chairperson and Member(s) who on the date of his / her appointment to the Regulatory Authority/ Statutory Body/ Tribunal was in the service of the Central/ State Government shall be deemed to have retired from such service with effect from the date of his / her respective appointment as such Chairperson/ Member. In case such officers are in receipt of pension, the same shall be deducted in accordance with the prevailing orders applicable to the reemployed pensioners.
7. The rates of all allowances shall be as admissible to Government employees of corresponding Level from time to time.
8. These orders shall take effect from 01.01.2016.
(A.K.Jain)
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
Heavy vacancy position on Indian Railways – NFIR writes to Railway Board
NFIR
No. II/95/Part X
Dated: 27/05/2017
The Chairman,
Railway Board,
New Delhi
Dear Sir,
Sub: Heavy vacancy position on Indian Railways leading to unbearable additional burden and serious staff discontentment – immediate action – requested
NFIR brings to your kind notice that due to accumulation of vacancies in lakhs in safety as well other than safety categories, the systems are suffering very badly and employees are heavily over burdened. Serious discontentment and unrest is prevailing among staff as they are heavily over burdened with the additional workload on account of non-filling of vacancies.
Non-creation of additional posts for maintenance of newly created assets has further aggravated the situation. New stations are opened for traffic on some Zonal Railways, but sadly new posts of Operating Staff (Station Master, Points Men etc.,) have not been created. Likewise, new Railway Lines have been opened for traffic but unfortunately safety category posts have not been sanctioned and above all, safety category vacancies continued unfilled. On some stations, no pointsmen are available while at some stations, the station masters are managing with single Points Man, facing heavy stress while performing train passing duties.
Complaints have also been received that periodic rests are denied to staff on some Zones,leave refused due to shortage of staff and at the same time shortcut methods are being resorted to for denying payment of Over
Time Allowance etc.
In C&W, S&T, TRD, TRS and Diesel Organizations, there is heavy shortage of staff as the norms/yard sticks are not being followed, consequently staff are put to sufferings. There is also heavy shortage of Supervisory Staff in the Technical and Operational categories. On some Zones, the shortage of Track Maintainers is so heavy that for patrolling duties, Tiack Maintainers are not available. It is no exaggeration to frankly state that crisis situation has developed on Railways mainly on account of heavy shortage of staff.
NFIR wants to convey to the CRB without mincing words that any delay in filling the vacancies and creating new posts in safety categories for maintaining newly created assets would cause serious setback to the Railways’ efficiency. The Federation further conveys that the Railway employees are very restive, extremely unhappy and angry over the failure of Railway Board in filling the vacancies.
Federation therefore, requests you to kindly take a realistic view and see that approval is given for filling vacancies and creating new posts immediately to save the Railways and equally preserve healthy industrial relations
Withdrawal under paragraph 68-BD of EPF Scheme, 1952 for housing needs of the PF members
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
(Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India)
Head Office
Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan, 14-Bhikaiji Cama Place, New Delhi-l 10066
No: WSU/39(1)2017/Housing Scheme/4106
Date: 24.05.2017
To
All Addl. CPFC (HQ/ Zone),
Regional P.F. Commissioners-incharge of
Regional Offices.
Sub: Withdrawal under paragraph 68-BD of EPF Scheme, 1952 for housing needs of the PF members.
Ref: HO circular dated of even numbers dated 21.04.2017, 02.05.2017 & 19.05.2017
Sir,
Please refer to the above said subject.
2. There are a number of State Housing Boards or other authorities owned by the Government which construct and sell houses. In certain cases their houses remain unsold. Considering this, it is advised that RPFCs-incharge of ROs should contact all such Housing Board/authorities in their jurisdiction and persuade them for allotment of such unsold houses directly to the PF Workers’ Cooperative Societies but EPFO shall not recommend or be associated in the agreement with any particular housing agency/housing society. RPFCs should also discuss the issue with PF Workers’ Union and employers of establishments for formation of cooperative societies so that the concerned society may also negotiate with such Housing Board/ authorities.
3. Accordingly, it is advised that provisions of paragraph 68-BD of EPF Scheme, 1952 be given due focus and publicity by all such possible means in the interest of the workers.
Yours faithfully,
S/d,
(K.L. Taneja)
Addl. Central P.F. Commission (Housing)
DOPT Clarification on 7th CPC bunching of stages in the revised pay structure
No.20011/1/2016-AIS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension
Department of Personnel & Training
New Delhi, dated the 25th May, 2017
To,
The Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs
The Joint Secretaries (Admn.) of all Ministries/Departments.
Subject: Recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission – bunching of stages in the revised pay structure-reg.
Sir,
I am directed to say that after revision of pay scales w.e.f 01.01.2016, the pay of a member of Service drawing pay at two or more stages in pre-revised Pay Band and Grade Pay or scale and gets fixed at same Cell in the applicable Level in the new Pay Matrix, one additional increment shall be given for every two stages bunched and the pay of member of Service drawing higher pay in pre-revised structure shall be fixed at the next vertical Cell in the applicable Level as per the Proviso (a) to Rule 4 (A) of the IAS (Pay) Rules, 2016
2. However, this Department has been receiving queries from various Ministries/Departments/State Governments for fixation of pay in respect of members of Service whose pay gets fixed at the same Cell,in the applicable Level in the new Pay Matrix. The matter was clarified vide OM No.13021/1/2016-AIS-I (Pt.2) dated the 10th October, 2016 (copy enclosed). It is once again clarified that as per Rule 4 (A)(ii) of IAS (Pay) Rule, 2016, in cases of fixation of pay of IAS officers drawing pay at two or more stages in the pre-revised Pay Band and Grade Pay gets fixed at the same Cell in the applicable Level of the Pay Matrix, one additional increment may be given for every two stages bunched so that the pay of the member of Service drawing higher pay in the pre-revised structure is fixed at the next vertical Cell in the applicable Level.
Illustration:
If two members of Service drawing pay of Rs.53000 and Rs.54590 in the GP 10000 are to be fitted in the new pay matrix, the member of Service drawing pay of Rs.53000 on multiplication by a factor of 2.57 will expect a pay corresponding to Rs.1,36,210 and the member of Service drawing pay of Rs.54590 on multiplication by a factor of 2.57 will expect a pay corresponding to Rs. 1,40,296. Revised pay of both should ideally be fixed in the first cell of level 14 in the pay of Rs. 1,44,200 but to avoid bunching the member of Services drawing pay of Rs.54590 will get fixed second cell of level 14 in the pay of Rs.1,48,500.
2. This issues with the approval of the competent authority.
Yours faithfully,
(Rajesh Kumar Yadav)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Atal Pension Yojana (APY) reaches 53 lakhs subscribers’ base
235 Banks and Department of Post involved with APY implementation
97.5% of the subscribers contributing at monthly intervals; 51.5% subscribers have opted for a monthly pension of Rs. 1000
The subscribers base under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has reached about 53 Lakhs. At present 235 Banks and Department of Post are involved with the implementation of the scheme. Besides the branches of the banks and CBS-enabled offices of India Post, quite a few banks are sourcing subscribers through their internet banking portals in a paperless environment.
The APY Scheme follows the same investment pattern as applicable to the NPS contribution of Central Government employees. During the year 2016-17, it has earned a return of 13.91%.
With a view to empower the APY subscribers, new functionalities have been developed where under a subscriber can view and print the ePRAN card and Statement of Transactions. Further, the subscriber can register complaints/ grievance by providing his/ her PRAN details on https://npslite-nsdl.com/CRAlite/grievanceSub.do.
Presently males account for 62% of the subscribers and female for about 38%. Most of the subscribers have opted for monthly contribution; about 97.5% of the subscribers are contributing at monthly intervals, about 0.8% at quarterly intervals and about 1.7% at half yearly intervals.
A majority of the subscribers have opted for a monthly pension of Rs. 1000/-. Presently 51.5% subscribers have opted for a monthly pension of Rs.1000/- and 34.5% of the subscribers have opted for a monthly pension of Rs.5000/-. Pension amount wise segmentation of the subscribers is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Pension amount wise segmentation of the APY subscribers
The Atal Pension Yojana became operational from 1st June, 2015 and is available to all the citizens of India in the age group of 18-40 years. Under the scheme, a subscriber would receive a minimum guaranteed pension of Rs.1000 to Rs. 5000 per month, depending upon his contribution, from the age of 60 years. The same pension would be paid to the spouse of the subscriber and on the demise of both the subscriber and the spouse, the accumulated pension wealth is returned to the nominee.
