Aadhaar mandatory for final settlement of Pension claims
The EPFO has clarified that obtaining of Aadhaar should be mandatory for the time being only for final settlement of Pension and not in withdrawl cases. The EPFO had extended the date of submission of Aadhaar Number authentication by the members of Employees’Pension Scheme 1995 upto 31st March 2017.
However, news item appearing in few dailies suggested that Aadhaar is not required in settlement of pension claims. Accordingly, the EPFO reiterated that the requirement of submitting Aadhaar is not insisted for the time being only in withdrawal benefit cases under Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995. Furnishing of Aadhaar is still mandatory for final settlement of pension and scheme certificate cases.
simplification of pension process for permanently disabled children/siblings and dependent parents” to All India Service officers/pensioners
No.25014/05/2016.AIS-II
Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
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North Block, New Delhi-110001.
Dated 30th January, 2017
To
The Chief Secretary of all the
State Governments/UTs
Subject: Extension of scope of Department of Pension and Pensioner’s Welfare’s OM regarding “simplification of pension process for permanently disabled children/siblings and dependent parents” to All India Service officers/pensioners — reg.
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to refer to this Department’s letter of even number dated 01.09.2016 whereby provisions of Department of Pension and Pensioner’s Welfare’s OM 1/27/2011-P&PW(E) dated 01.07.2013 regarding “advance approval for grant of family pension to permanently disabled children/siblings and dependent parents of the Central Government pensioners” was extended mutatis-mutandis to permanently disabled children/siblings and dependent parents of All India Service officers/pensioners.
2.Further, it is to state that in Department of Pension and Pensioner’s Welfare’s OM dated 01.07.2013 at Para the word “Appointing Authority” is used for Central Government pensioners where the ‘Appointing Authority’ is the administrative Ministry which also issues the Pension Payment Order unlike in the case of All India Service Officers/Pensioners. Accordingly, it is hereby clarified that the word “Appointing Authority” in respect of All India Service officers/Pensioners may be read as “Competent Authority” for grant of advance approval in terms of provisions of Department of Pension and Pensioner’s Welfare’s OM dated 01.07.2013.
Yours faithfully,
(Rajesh Kumar Yadav)
Under Secretary to Government of India
Timely commencement of family pension in favour of spouse by banks in the event of death of the pensioners
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF EXPENDITURE
CENTRAL PENSION ACCOUNTING OFFICE
CPAO/IT&Tech/Bank Performance/2016-17/255
Dated:27.02.2017
Office Memorandum
Subject :– Timely commencement of family pension in favour of spouse by banks in the event of death of the pensioners.
Attention is invited to this Office OM No. CPAO/Tech/Banks Performance/201516/45 dated-02.06.2016[Sl. No. (i) a & (i) b] followed by minutes of the meeting dated22.08.2016[Para II-(b)] on the above subject whereby Heads of all the CPPCs and Government Business Divisions of the Banks were advised to Commence the family pension to the spouse immediately on receipt of death certificate of the pensioner, proof of spouse age/date of birth and undertaking of recovery of excess payment latest within a month. However, analysis of reports prepared in CPAO regarding time taken in conversion of pension to family pension in favour of spouse of deceased pensioners shows inordinate delay in many cases. The details of these cases are available in CPPC logins on http://eppo.nic.in.
In view of the above, Heads of CPPCs and Government Business Divisions of the banks are advised to review the attached delay report and ensure compliance of the above instructions and submit the status report to CPAO along with reasons for delay by 8th March, 2017 positively by e-mail at [email protected]
Come & Play Scheme in Badminton, Table Tennis & Fitness Centre for Central Government Employees
No. 108/01/2016-17/CCSCSB
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Personnel & Training
Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi.
Dated : 21st February, 2017
CIRCULAR
Subject:- Use of Sports facilities of Sports Authority of India under Come & Play Scheme in Badminton, Table Tennis & Fitness Centre for Central Government Employees & their dependent families – regarding.
The Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board (CCSCSB) under administrative control of the Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT), a nodal agency for promotion of Cultural & Sports activities amongst the Central Government Employees in the country, had started a scheme for use of Sports facilities of Sports Authority of India under their Come & Play scheme in Badminton, Table Tennis and Fitness Centre for Central Government Employees & their dependent families members. The details of the Come & Play Scheme are available at httr://www.sportsauthorityofindia.nic.in => Schemes => Come and Play—Scheme.
Under the scheme, the Central Government Employees & their dependent family members may use sporting facilities for Badminton, Table Tennis and Fitness Centre (excluding Sauna Facility) of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) at their rates (on monthly basis) or rates available for Central Government employees and their dependent family members, whichever is lower.
On submission of monthly payment receipts (in original) of SAI to CCSCSB, the amount charged by SAI will be reimbursed after deducting the amount of Rs. 100/= (for Badminton and Table Tennis) and Rs. 200/= (for Fitness Centre), directly to their bank accounts linked with Aadhaar number. It may be noted that this scheme is one of indentified scheme of DOPT for DBT on boarding. The bank details (like Account number, Bank & Branch name, IFSC code & Aadhaar Number) may be furnished while submitting payment receipts for reimbursement, directly to the “Secretary (CCSCSB), Room No. 361, DOPT, Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110003.
All Ministries / Departments are requested to disseminate this circular for wide publicity in the Ministries / Departments and their attached & subordinate offices.
Promotion from GP Rs.1600 (Level-1) to GP Rs.1900(Level-2) against 16-2/3% quota
RB ESTT.No.18/2017
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA/BHARAT SARKAR
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS/RAIL MANTRALAYA
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No.E(NG)I-2016/CFP/S
New Delhi, dated 01.03 2017
The General Managers (P)
All Zonal Railways &
Production Units etc.
(As per standard list).
Subject: Promotion from GP Rs.1600 (Level-1) to GP Rs.1900(Level-2) against 16-2/3% quota – Minimum eligibility condition of service for selection.
As the Railways are aware, in terms of Board’s letter No.EING)1.96/CFP/27 dated 1010.2000, 16-2/3% of the posts in the lowest grade of Commercial Clerks, Ticket Collectors, Trains Clerks, Offices Clerks and other categories of Clerks like Stores Clerks. etc. are filled by promotion of Matriculate erstwhile Group ‘0’ employees with a minimum of two years service in the concerned seniority units entirely on merit on the bests of a competitive examination.
2.A question has now a arisen as to whether any relaxation in two years of service condition is to be given to SC/ST candidates to appear in the selection for promotion from GP R,1800 (Level-1) to GP Rs.1300 (Level-2) against 16-2/3% quota being filled up on the basis of merit.
3.Accordingly, it is clarified that SC/ST employees in GP Rs.1800 (Level-1) will be eligible for consideration in the selection for promotion to GP Rs.1900(Level-2) and above against 16-2/3% promotion quota, only on completion of two years regular services in the concerned seniority unit.
Please acknowledge receipt.
Hindi version shall follow.
S/d,
(M K Meena)
Deputy Director Estt.(N)
Railway Board
Revision of Rates of CGHS Subscription for Pensioner Clarification
No. S.11011/11/2016- CGHS (P)/EHS
Government of India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
EHS Section
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Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi
Dated the 21st February, 2017
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: Revision of rates of subscription under Central Government Health Scheme due to revision of pay and allowances of Central Government employees and revision of pension/ family pension on account of implementation of recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission- clarification reg.
Attention is drawn to this Ministry’s OM of even No. dated 9th February, 2017 on the subject mentioned above.
2. This Ministry has been receiving seaveral representations w.r.t applicability of CGHS rates to pensioners superannuating on 31/1/2017.
The matter has been examined in this Ministry and it has been decided that ’employees, who had superannuated on 31/1/2017 may be allowed to apply for CGHS pensioner card by paying the subscription at the prevalent rates applicable as on 31/1/2017 vide OM no. 5.110111/2/2008- CGHS (P) dated 20/5/2009 till 15th March 2017.’
3. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
(Sunil Kumar Gupta)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Bunching of stages in the Revised pay structure in the grade of Assistant Section Officers
F.No.7/1/2017-CS-I(A) (Pt.)
Government of India
Department of Personnel & Training
2nd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan
Khan Market, New Delhi – 3
Dated 27.02.17
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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Subject: Bunching of stages in the Revised pay structure in the grade of Assistant Section Officers – Reg.
DoP&T has been receiving many references from various Ministries/Departments seeking clarification on the issue of grant of bunching to Assistant Section Officers of Central Secretariat Service in terms of Department of Expenditure’s O.M. dated 07.09.16.
2. It has also been noticed that there have been divergent views on the matter that while some Ministries/Departments have given the benefit on their own, some other Ministries/Departments have sought clarifications on various issues they are facing while giving the benefit of bunching in terms of DoE’s O.M. dated 07.09.16.
3. The matter has been taken up for further clarifications with Establishment Division/Department of Expenditure briefly on the following issues:
i. While the Seventh Pay Commission had not prescribed different modes of pay fixation for Direct Recruit (DR) and Promotee ASOs, there have been two different modes of pay fixation for DR and Promotees prior to implementation of Seventh Pay Commission. Due to differential methods of pay fixation, required differential of 3% is not calculable based on seniority alone as the other relevant facts of being DR/Promotee comes into play here.
ii. The manner of different pay fixation for DR ASO and promotee Assistants has been challenged in various court cases (viz. OA No.2147/2015, OA No.150/2016, OA No.1015/2013 and OA No.476/2015 etc.)
4. It has already been decided to consult Department of Expenditure through Establishment (pay) in the matter and same is under examination. Therefore,to ensure uniform implementation of Department of Expenditure’s instruction,all the Ministries/Departments are advised to wait for further instructions with regard to grant of bunching benefits to ASOs of CSS and also if orders have already been issued by any Ministry/Department, the same may not be given effect till further instructions.
5. This issues with the approval of competent authority.
(K.Srinivasan)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) — January, 2017
No. 5/1/2017- CPI
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT
LABOUR BUREAU`CLEREMONT, SHIMLA-171004
DATED: 28th February, 2017
Press Release
Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) — January, 2017
The All-India CPI-IW for January, 2017 decreased by 1 point and stood at 274 (two hundred and seventy four). On 1-month percentage change, it decreased by (-) 0.36 per cent between December, 2016 and January, 2017, when compared between the same two months a year ago wherein it remained static.
The maximum downward pressure to the change in current index came from Food group contributing (-) 1.49 percentage points to the total change. At item level, Arhar Dal, Black Gram, Gram Dal, Masur Dal, Urd Dal, Moong Dal, Groundnut Oil, Onion, Brinjal, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Palak, Peas, Potato, Tomato, etc. are responsible for the decrease in index. However, this decrease was checked by Rice, Wheat, Wheat Atta, Coconut Oil, Fish Fresh, Goat Meat, Poultry (Chicken), Milk, Lady’s Finger, Coconut, Apple, Sugar, Pan Finished, Petrol, etc., putting upward pressure on the index.
The year-on-year inflation measured by monthly CPI-IW stood at 1.86 per cent for January, 2017 as compared to 2.23 per cent for the previous month and 5.91 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, the Food inflation stood at 0.34 per cent against 0.67 per cent of the previous month and 7.61 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.
At centre level, Rourkela reported the maximum decrease of 9 points followed by Kodarma and Raniganj (8 points each) and Labac-Silchar, Siliguri and Giridih (6 points each). Among others, 5 points decrease was observed in 3 centres, 4 points in 1 centre, 3 points in 11 centres, 2 points in 5 centres and 1 point in 17 centres. On the contrary, Ernakulam, Quilon and Srinagar recorded a maximum increase of 6 points each followed by Puducherry, Tiruchirapally, Himachal Pradesh and Goa (5 points each). Among others, 3 points increase was observed in 5 centres, 2 point in 6 centres and 1 point in 3 centres. Rest of the 14 centres’ indices remained stationary.
The indices of 33 centres are above All-India Index and other 42 centres’ indices are below national average. The indices of Jalandhar,Vishakhapathnam and Ludhiana centres remained at par with All-India Index.
The next issue of CPI-IW for the month of February, 2017 will be released on Friday, 31st March, 2017. The same will also be available on the office website www.labourbureaunew.gov.in
7th Pay Commission Allowances only after March 11 ?
Comrades,
The media is debating that the allowances committee headed by Shri Ashok Lavasa Finance Secretary has submitted its report to the Hon’ble Finance Minister Arun Jaitleyji on 22nd or not. Comrades as you aware that this committee period has expired on 22nd February 2017, the question is that even if it has submitted its report to the Hon’ble Finance Minister Arun Jaitleyji it is confidential document all media creation on the HRA rates are not be believed, the actual truth will be known only after the assembly elections results of five states which will be declared on March 11.
The past experience is that even if the committee decides positively the union cabinet had turn down the recommendations of the committee , hence speculation is not correct, only after the union cabinet approves the recommendations of the committee , the new orders is issued.
The main demands of the CG employees is retention of the rates of HRA and date of effect of allowances should be from 1st January 2016 and revision of rates of Transport allowances, OTA and NDA apart from retention of many of the allowances.
Comrades instead of speculation it would be better we focus on the 16th March 2017 strike, which would put pressure on the Central Government to yield to our charter of demands.
Policy letter on Cashless Treatment Scheme in Emergency situations (CTSE) in empanelled hospitals for retired Railway employees and their dependent family members
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)
No. 2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7
New Delhi, Dated: 16.02.2017
The GMs/FA&CAOs,
All Zonal Railways/Production Units/RDSO.
(As per mailing list)
Subject: Policy letter on Cashless Treatment Scheme in Emergency situations (CTSE) in empanelled hospitals for retired Railway employees and their dependent family members.
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Please refer to Board’s letter No. 2014/H/28/1/smartcard/Part A dated 14.07.2016 on the above subject vide which broad outlines of the Cashless Treatment Scheme in Emergency situations (CTSE) were circulated to all Zonal Railways and Production Units. The Scheme has been launched as a ‘pilot scheme’ in four (4) Metro cities (Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai) and their suburbs for one year (the period of one year of pilot scheme shall start only after the website starts working and not from the date of issue of Board’s letter No. 2014/H/28/1/smart card/Part A dated 14.07.2016).
2. In respect of above, option of CTSE, may be taken from retirees, who intend to settle in the four Metro cities mentioned in para 1 above, in addition to RELHS, at the time of filling of pension papers. Also, this form may be included in the list of. `forms to be submitted’ by a retiring Railway servant. The CTSE option may be taken in Annexure 3 of the Board’s letter dated 14.07.2016, a copy of which is enclosed.
3. This issues with the approval of Executive Director Finance (Est).
(SANJAY PRASHAR)
Deputy Director Finance (Estt.)III,
Railway Board.
Aadhaar mandatory for final settlement of Pension claims